TREG Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Hi Chaps, The Mrs is now ready to treat herself to a n/a Supra.She has found one she likes,manual,L reg,74k on the clock. We are going to look/buy the car this sunday. I have a Gtr33 myself,so am after tips of what to look for when buying a Supra. Is there any common faults that they suffer from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Welcome m8 and good luck Sunday look at the FAQ section it answers all your questions. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Regular service history and oil changes is pretty important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieg Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 and dont firget rltc or tc cos these cars BITE apart from that nowt that can think of!!! ooo gud luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 The warning lights tend to play up on the right of the dash where the ABS and oil lights are so make sure when you turn ignition on they are lit but when engine starts they go out. My ABS doesn't work at the moment so my light is always on. If I give it a tap it goes out (but the ABS still doesn't work!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Is there any common faults that they suffer from?? Just Veilside kits! fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREG Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 Cheers. Will try a search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREG Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 and dont firget rltc or tc cos these cars BITE apart from that nowt that can think of!!! ooo gud luck!!! That sounds good advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 They're attracting a lot of girls nowadays aren't they? I think it's their curvey lines.... Time to start wearing the dress in public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREG Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 Having trouble getting the FAQ section to work,it keeps stating no finds! For a 3L N/A,does that still run on Super unleaded as my Gtr? Or will it run ok on standard unleaded?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieg Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Having trouble getting the FAQ section to work,it keeps stating no finds! For a 3L N/A,does that still run on Super unleaded as my Gtr? Or will it run ok on standard unleaded?? i used standard stuff if going on long trips (better fuel ecco.) and put Super in every two to three fills on mine was fine ,!!! until last monday when i wrote it off no tc/rltc !!!! (hence they bite) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 GL with the buy mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 That sounds good advice. you dont need RLTC mate unless your putting out serious power, its a waste of money in my opinion....a much cheaper alternative is to regulate your right foot when its wet!! ive never used it and never will as I never drive hard in the wet spend the money you save on getting a ful service and oil change You will be ok on standard unleded mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREG Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 Cheers guys,all good advice. If traction control was fitted to the car,how much are we talking?? Are there any Supra meets in the Surrey/Sussex area??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Think the system retails for around £400-500, and maybe a couple of hundred to fit, unless you can find a friendly forum member who can help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 the best advice i can give you is post the ad and pics on here and let the members decide, this week we have had the case of one member being rippped 3k buying car that idnt exist and the other buying a non turbo supra for over 10k cos it was advertised as a twin turbo so be very careful mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREG Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 Its coming from a dealer with warrenty.£6k,74k manual.Its over priced,but is the colour she wants- Red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 sounds ok 6k for manual but reds are normally cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREG Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 sounds ok 6k for manual but reds are normally cheaper Must be the body kit and that its a Ferrari red! Im surprised to find some Supras as low as £4k and sometimes less! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREG Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 Will get her to register here,once she has the car! Were leaving around 9am tomorrow,to px her her old vw polo on the Supra. Hopefully things will work out and there will be a Supra outside by sunday afternoon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREG Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 140 miles each way and the girls a Rosso red supra better off.Looks nice. Thanks for the advice guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 you dont need RLTC mate unless your putting out serious power, its a waste of money in my opinion....a much cheaper alternative is to regulate your right foot when its wet!! ive never used it and never will as I never drive hard in the wet spend the money you save on getting a ful service and oil change Yes, I agree with the servicing first, start with the basics etc. RLTC is good. It's all well and good saying you can regulate your right foot, but it's for those moments when you're caught unawares that it is useful. That dodgy camber in the road or the oil on the roundabout. RLTC make the car more drivable in the wet. I bought it as I didn't want to have to regulate my right foot, and actually accelerate a little in the wet with some confidence. You don't have to drive hard to loose the back end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieg Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Yes, I agree with the servicing first, start with the basics etc. RLTC is good. It's all well and good saying you can regulate your right foot, but it's for those moments when you're caught unawares that it is useful. That dodgy camber in the road or the oil on the roundabout. RLTC make the car more drivable in the wet. I bought it as I didn't want to have to regulate my right foot, and actually accelerate a little in the wet with some confidence. You don't have to drive hard to loose the back end. or you hit big pot hole and supention gives way!!! been there!! but any luck else were there a few around at the mo....!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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