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Went and saw another Uk Supra TT today, it was an auto but i absolutly loved it!
Only thing is the red hazard light thing is on, the owner says its becuase of the active spoiler which is disconnected due to the Gready intercooler getting in the way.
Another thing, the car has HKS 264 cams, i know from past experience that cams can make idle a bit lumpy, is this right? The idle sound was lumpy but i was expecting that. Is that fine?
The cars had quite a lot of work done, and its basically ready for a single conversion, all the engine bits have been uprated etc
Heres the spec:
Antera Wheels
F50 Brembos
Stage 3 Turbo Tech hybrids
Greedy 4 row
Uprated fuel pump
Blitz exhuast
HKS 264 cams
JUN gears
H section rods
je pistons
eibach spring
Koni struts
Titan anti roll bars
TRD Strut brace.
Engine prepared by JPS motor sport
Engine has only done 2k miles since rebuild with Je pistons etc. Only other thing is its got service history stamps until about 60k miles, however after that there are lots and lots of reciepts of service/work done after that but just no stamps in the book.
It however doesnt have any after market management or boost controller etc. Will the car be fine without all this?
I really liked this car and would like the thumbs up from you guys before i splash out my hard earned cash!
Its for sale for £9850, Uk, 94 L, 109k miles, but engine rebuild 2k miles ago. Im sure i can get him down on price a little. But does it seem like a good price, i reckon its pretty good especially for the work done to it! The Brembo brakes are just porn, and musta cost a bomb!
Sounds damn good for the price to me mate. UK injectors will be fine for hybrids but single setup will see them needing an upgrade with something to control fuelling - SAF-II or Emanage Ultimate or BLue I think.
God only knows how much those brakes cost too pal.
I would imagine the sellers telling the truth about the active spoiler hazard light. You'll need to remove the spoiler ECU behind the stereo to stop that if I'm correct. FMICs need that extra room.
Engine rebuild with only 2k on it and all this for circa £9850 - bargain pal.
Any pics?
Good luck and remember to pull the 'what to look for when buying a supra' guide from the FAQ section - this is vital pal if you want to make sure you're getting a good one.
Greg ;)
i cant seem to find a buying guide for the Supra! can anyone help me out with a link please!?
What is the hazard light usually for? Anything major?
http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/forumdisplay.php?f=60
Just did a HPI on the car, and apparantly its got Finance on it! :(
The owner has no idea about it, going to ring the finance company 2morw and try tracking it down.
What is the hazard light used for? just for doors, boot handbrake etc? or other things aswell?
It picks up fault codes too i think.
heres a pic of the car:
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=403524054
MrRalphMan
29-10-06, 21:19
Nice, but it's got a bare bottom.. :)
yea, i will put a spoiler on it asap!
I thinks its expensive considering its got 109k on the clock. And if the warning lights only on because of the spoiler why did he not get it sorted before selling it? I would of... :( :( :(
alright, it hasnt got any finance on it, the company just hadnt updated their records!!!
Ok now, after the Hazard warning light, what should i do? If i get the owner to get that sorted it should be fine ?
I really want this carrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!
alright, it hasnt got any finance on it, the company just hadnt updated their records!!!
Ok now, after the Hazard warning light, what should i do? If i get the owner to get that sorted it should be fine ?
I really want this carrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!
94 on an L plate TT auto nearly £10k!!! 109k with the warning light up? Be very careful. I think its overpriced, you could get a VVTI tiptronic for that money. Dont rush to spend your money...
but its a UK car, uk cars a worth more then the imports.
I cant insure the imports, i need a uk car.
Plus its had a lot of work done, should be runnning near 400bhp!
Its had well over 15k spend on it!
PLus its had a rebuild with uprated bits just 2000miles ago! The mileage isnt putting me off much, cos i know its had a new engine put it!
2 k since rebuild? its not even run in or tested yet so what you gonna do if it goes bang again?
There was a UK auto on ebay the other day low miles immaculate never went above £7k if I remember.
Most have spent thousands and thousands on their cars it doesn't mean you get it back..
UK auto's dont seem to make that sorta special money IMHO
Whats wrong with that Lauras car? thats a red auto. Its £6k!! Make her an offer!
Its too expensive......but its your money! :eyebrows:
You keep mentioning insurance are you going to declare all these mods then? Cos that could increase your premiums
i cant seem to find any decent UK cars for less then 9k!
the ones ive seen for little money are a mess!
The engine work was all done a JPS Motorsport, ive had a word with them, its all under warranty anyway. They basically gave me the thumbs up about the car, Im happy, i liked the car a lot, and things i would have got done to the car anyway have been done, just need to sort it out visually.
2 k since rebuild? its not even run in or tested yet so what you gonna do if it goes bang again?
There was a UK auto on ebay the other day low miles immaculate never went above £7k if I remember.
Most have spent thousands and thousands on their cars it doesn't mean you get it back..
UK auto's dont seem to make that sorta special money IMHO
Whats wrong with that Lauras car? thats a red auto. Its £6k!! Make her an offer!
Its too expensive......but its your money! :eyebrows:
You keep mentioning insurance are you going to declare all these mods then? Cos that could increase your premiums
Ofcourse all the mods would be declared! The problem is i CANT even get insured on imports. I dont mind paying upto 2.5k on insurance. Im 19, on gap year for uni, and have quite a bit of disposable income, my car is my hobby, so i dont mind spending money on it.
silvershark44
30-10-06, 13:13
Engine rebuild?
Na mate, stay away. Spend £7k on a another supra and spend the rest on a full service and BPU!
Much better way of buying a 10k Supra
TBH the garage is probably going to be loyal to the customer who gave them all the cash for a rebuild so they would say its good.
But if they seem a respectable company you have no reason to think the work isn't good.
I wouldn't worry about stamps in the book if he has receipts etc. Lumpy idle sounds normal ignore that.
I hate buying a new car because I'd get too excited that I want that car and not make sure its the best possible deal I could get. What you need to think is whats it worth and could you get a cheaper, better looked after car elsewhere.
Whats his reason for selling it straight after a rebuild?
Remember he's trying to sell it and he probably doesn't have many buyers as they will be put off by the warning light and high mileage. If I was you and had checked out the car properly and it was he says it is. And the warning light will be a simple fix i'd offer him what a standard one would go for. Maybe 9k and then just don't seem interested if he says no at first.
He's probably struggling to sell it.
nah dont worry, i was going to offer him 9k anyway! :p
The thing is, the car is definatly well looked after there is no doubt about that!
The Guy was going to get a Single turbo conversion done, hence the engine rebuild with the uprated bits.
JPS Motorsport seem to be a good company and know their supra's, theyve got 2 themselves!
He is about to buy a new house at the moment, thats the reason for the sale.
nah dont worry, i was going to offer him 9k anyway! :p
The thing is, the car is definatly well looked after there is no doubt about that!
The Guy was going to get a Single turbo conversion done, hence the engine rebuild with the uprated bits.
JPS Motorsport seem to be a good company and know their supra's, theyve got 2 themselves!
He is about to buy a new house at the moment, thats the reason for the sale.
offer him £8k.
Can't really see any other Uk's on autotrader to compare. Massive brakes on it! I doubt he'd go under 9k but its worth a try I guess.
I'd stay away myself as I don't know enough about cars to tell how well its been fixed. A crash repaired is a definate no in my book.
He doesn't mention its been crashed repaired for a start. Then he says he blew it up in a month and their is still a switch in the glove box that cranks the boost up. And it needed a new gear box. And all this was at 78000 miles. Bad news i'd say.
He doesn't mention its been crashed repaired for a start. Then he says he blew it up in a month and their is still a switch in the glove box that cranks the boost up. And it needed a new gear box. And all this was at 78000 miles. Bad news i'd say.
when i went to see the car, he was the one that told me about it, i didnt even notice the panel gap!
He seems to be a very careful owner, he ssaid the engine went pop because, he had the boost set on high, and drove around the m25 for quite a long time!
So even though its cheap, its a no no?
Ive just spoken to the one with the brembo's and he said he'll take 9250. Or 9290 with the sensor thing sorted.
Come on someone sell me a perfect uk TT!!!!!!!!!! pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!
9290 sounds like quite a good deal. But 9k would be much nicer :D
I think i'll be happy to pay 9k for it.
Im gna ring him, and let him know, i'll only pay 9k for it. If no then i wont take the car.
I know what it's like when you think you've found the ideal car but just take a step back from it, it kinda sounds like you've talked yourself into buying it regardless of any possible problems and thats a dangerous place to be!
I'm not saying there is anything terribly wrong with it BUT you have mentioned a few things like the warning light that bother me.
There is a section on here about reading fault codes- perhaps try that if he has nothing to hide he'll let you I'm sure. Then if it is a active spoiler code it sounds plausable.
Whenever I view a car I always try and get myself in a state of mind as if I was viewing the car for someone else- ie emotions don't come into it!!
Not that that stops me buying sheds over and over again (except the supe of course!)
why won't sky insure you on an import?
BASHTHEBISHOP
30-10-06, 16:40
Whats wrong with that Lauras car? thats a red auto. Its £6k!! Make her an offer!
:yeahthat:
Wicked, i told him to unplug the Active spoiler ecu, and theres no more warning light! Awesome!
Im just going to try and get it for 9k then i'll be more than happy with it! :D
Guys Laura's ones great and all, but it has no history, i dunno about you guys but the fact that a car has a new engine makes me feel slightly better being a high mileage car, i just wont feel secure buying a car with over 100K miles with original engine, i dunno why but i just wont! Ive never owend a car with over 40k miles before! Im bit of a mileage snob, but with the supra's i aint got much of a choice.
Btw, how much BHP should this car be running at? JPS motorsport said it should be around or above the 450 mark!?
Btw, how much BHP should this car be running at? JPS motorsport said it should be around or above the 450 mark!?
450hp at the crank is attainable on hybrids if properly setup.
Ok, found another one, bargain, pickin it up today.
UK 95 Manual! :D
mate,
I really hope it isnt this one... :blink: :rolleyes: :read:
Click me quick (http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=86898)
:hide:
The original one sounded the best to me, go for it :thumbs:
If it is that clocked one he wants to get it back ASAP and inform trading standards.
Oh dear, imagaine getting home with your new motor and seeing that sort of thread about it.
Better he knows early (if it is that car) so that he can do something about it.
seems to me his rushing in buying a supra, hopefully its not that one
seems to me his rushing in buying a supra, hopefully its not that one
I thought the same my friend. As a trader there are 2 types of people I love - Desperate buyers and desperate sellers. I hate the patient sorts! :)
I thought the same my friend. As a trader there are 2 types of people I love - Desperate buyers and desperate sellers. I hate the patient sorts! :)
hehe indeed! i bet you do aswell! i waited 6 months to find my supra and i couldnt drive it until a month later after buying it "insurance" hehe
some numpty will buy that clocked motor....
poor sod :)
No news?
Doesnt look like it :rolleyes:
2 k since rebuild? its not even run in or tested yet so what you gonna do if it goes bang again?
There was a UK auto on ebay the other day low miles immaculate never went above £7k if I remember.
Most have spent thousands and thousands on their cars it doesn't mean you get it back..
UK auto's dont seem to make that sorta special money IMHO
Whats wrong with that Lauras car? thats a red auto. Its £6k!! Make her an offer!
Its too expensive......but its your money! :eyebrows:
You keep mentioning insurance are you going to declare all these mods then? Cos that could increase your premiums
Wahey! lets try and drive our residules through the floor....
Wahey! lets try and drive our residules through the floor....
Just dont see the point of paying this sort of money for this car when much newer VVTIs are available at cheaper prices...
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