Supradan Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 If you are asking you are not happy about it,if you are not happy ,Walk Away:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-DEK Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 it was in billericay in essex, Im in Ilford. There was a nail in the rear right tyre, and it does seem the noise came from there, i was just a bit weary cos it could be costly to fix! The Gearbox did have an overhaul not many miles ago, and the engine rebuild about 2 years ago. There are a few service stamps missing only had 2 services from 2004-2006. But the seller says he's kept the oil topped up. The noise from the nail in the tyre is probably what it was. Happened to me last week(f**k). Didn,t go away till i wore the top of the nail off?? then got it fixed later in the week. It sounded like there was a sticky peice of paper on the tyre flapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rash Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 hi mate, you'd wanna hear the supra started from cold so ideally tell the seller to leave it unstarted overnight and then start it when you see it... check for oil leaks around/under the engine.... and smoke from cold start.. My current Supra UK has done 179,000 Miles and according to previous (and only) owner it has NEVER needed topping up oil in between services.. Gearbox sounds normal to have a slight crunch as they are clunky to say the least but as already stated decent g/box oil will/should sort that out... Rash p.s. My advice would be to drive another manual supra and compare.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hi I went and saw a Manual Uk Supra Twin Turbo today, just have a few questions. When driving off from stand still, theres a slight clicking noise coming from the rear. what could this be? Anything major? Also the gears seemed to engage fine, but when going into 3 there was a very very faint crunch noise, can hardly be heard but its there. Is the gearbox on the way out? Any help would be appreciated Hi, Clicking noise could be various things, bit hard to say without hearing it for ourselves. Gearbox wise, there should no crunch whatsoever from the gearbox, I've seen 4 Supra 6 speeds now with crunchy 3rd gears, all required new syncros and a few other bits while it was apart. Could be an expensive bill coming if its crunching.... Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraKid Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 the search goes on I want a Supra and i want it now! Anyone got a good Uk Twin Turbo? Im pretty flexable on budget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 the search goes on I want a Supra and i want it now! Anyone got a good Uk Twin Turbo? Im pretty flexable on budget! Have you looked at laura's in the for sale section? edit- I dont think you can see the for sale section unless you pay £10 to join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rash Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 there is another manual 6-speed in the autotrader in silver for 8995... Rash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraKid Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 how does mileage affect these cars? if it has over 100k miles with full service history and well looked after, would it be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 how does mileage affect these cars? if it has over 100k miles with full service history and well looked after, would it be ok? Should be ok BUT you could also get expensive problems thats why older high milage cars are cheaper! Turbos blow = £1500 + Engine Rebuilds = £2000 + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Unless the engine has been neglected (detonation, poor oil etc) they should go on forever. The turbos maybe not, especially jspec ones. The think to watch out for with higher mileage is the intercooler and radiator. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 If you buy a car like this you have to have funds available to fix them if things do go wrong. Can you lay you hands on a couple of grand if needed and it not be a worry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraKid Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 yea, i'll be prepared if something goes wrong, but just would hate it to happen! Im going to see another one tommorow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 the search goes on I want a Supra and i want it now! Anyone got a good Uk Twin Turbo? Im pretty flexable on budget! lol you mean the holy grail! theres not too many left these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraKid Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 I'd prefer to buy a Supra from the forum, atleast most members here know quite a bit about the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rash Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 if the car has good history - drives/looks well and the high mileage is reflected in the price then go for it i say..... after all average miles on a UK supra would be 100k/120k so anything under that is considered low mileage... Judging by your other posts you have your heart set on a manual which narrows down your search quite a bit. Here's a pic of my high mieage uk car - 1 owner and its done 179k..!!and i'm proud of it http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/8343/nsupra004uu7.jpg http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1581/nsupra011ym8.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazla Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Yeah you can get the odd creak from your rear end when pulling away slowley sometimes.. ohh that didnt come out well........... :rlol: :rlol: :rlol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_controller Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 sorry for the hi-jack, i have a uk supra and maybe looking to go single next year, i have spent alot on mods since i bought it so was wondering what i would be worth? no pics but i'll give a description,1993 black uk tt manual,volks gt-7 19's,hks hypermax,greddy 2row,hks super dragger,greddy profec b boost controller,hks bov,rod millen spoiler,117k and fsh. this is basically what it looks like http://www.to4r.com/media/cangly03.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 ...,rod milligen spoiler Is that Spike's brother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SupraKid Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 Ok 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraKid Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 also has a kool private Plate L** TOY! but im going to stick my private plate on it i think, should suit it perfectly L800NYY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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