Soon To Be Supra Owner!!!

[mikey33]

I am really close to buying a TT Supra but I need some help.

I already called a couple of times and spoke to Jessi. He indicated that you guys do a diagnostic check for $35.99 and that it includes a compression test.

If that is the case then I would like to know how soon you guys can do this for me. Also, am I forgetting anything? Any suggestions?

BTW...I am trying to get this done soon because the car is listed on ebay and ending soon so I am trying to get the dealer to hold it for me pending an okay from a reliable shop. That is where DC comes in... ;)

[pheobo]

OOOooo....
eBay Motors: Toyota : Supra (item 300093682212 end time Mar-25-07 18:28:20 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-Toyota-Supra-Twin-Turbo-Florida-Premier-Ed-Targa_W0QQitemZ300093682212QQcategoryZ6447QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem)

Is this it?

I would get the dealer to do a Transmision flush and put fresh fluid if it's this auto.

Also, I can tell you that this supra was not in the "scene" It was owned by someone who traveled; I saw it many times sitting at the Tampa airport for weeks at a time for the last few years.

If you are planning on keeping it stock, you'll want to listen for the "death wine" from the turbo.

BEFORE you start the car the first time... don't let the dealer start the car for you. Open the hood and check to make sure that the engine is cold! Have someone start the car and check for white smoke from the exhaust. If it has white smoke, you'll have some barganing power and tell them "the turbo's are bad" or the "engine is fucked" to talk them down. In reality it's ust valve stem seals that need to be replaced (i believe it's around $800 to do this)

If it's this car, I believe it even has the stock intercooler...

Make sure they detail the lights for you!

If it's not this car... what car? Post a link.

[pheobo]

And... walk in with the Kelly Blue book... Who knows how worthless that book says they're worth.

And...post your # so they can get back to you or PM Kirk or Ian.

TAMPA BMW dealer... fuckers traded it in!!! Bastard! Get a sweet deal and join the MKIV crew!

[shinmei2006]

damn 137k and its still worth over 16gs?

[pheobo]

damn 137k and its still worth over 16gs?

Yeah... but I bet if he showed up with hard cash he might just get real lucky since they are not Supra experts. It does drop the value some that it's auto, but it's unmolested. If the #6 piston isn't fucked from recirculation that motor is good for 800 RWHP with more air and more fuel.

I'm thankful it's a targa or I would be visiting the dealer tomorrow with some cash and prolly divorce papers :-/

If it was a hardtop it would be worth an extra 5-10k

If it was stick it would be worth an extra 5-10k

Since it's stock it's worth an extra 2-5k

Since it's got the ugliest TAN interrior ever made for any fucking car it's only acceptable due to rear seat deletes, amazing $500 new rug kits (black) and nice black leather aftermarket seats. To the OP if you like the tan... to each his own.

[shinmei2006]

cot damn...

[mikey33]

OOOooo....
eBay Motors: Toyota : Supra (item 300093682212 end time Mar-25-07 18:28:20 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-Toyota-Supra-Twin-Turbo-Florida-Premier-Ed-Targa_W0QQitemZ300093682212QQcategoryZ6447QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem)

Is this it?

I would get the dealer to do a Transmision flush and put fresh fluid if it's this auto.

Also, I can tell you that this supra was not in the "scene" It was owned by someone who traveled; I saw it many times sitting at the Tampa airport for weeks at a time for the last few years.

If you are planning on keeping it stock, you'll want to listen for the "death wine" from the turbo.

BEFORE you start the car the first time... don't let the dealer start the car for you. Open the hood and check to make sure that the engine is cold! Have someone start the car and check for white smoke from the exhaust. If it has white smoke, you'll have some barganing power and tell them "the turbo's are bad" or the "engine is fucked" to talk them down. In reality it's ust valve stem seals that need to be replaced (i believe it's around $800 to do this)

If it's this car, I believe it even has the stock intercooler...

Make sure they detail the lights for you!

If it's not this car... what car? Post a link.

Busted...Thats the one...

I started it cold and did not see any smoke. When I test drove it I did hear some kind of whine but I dont know if it was when I was slowing down or when the turbos were kicking in.

Thanks for the replies.

[pheobo]

Busted...Thats the one...

I started it cold and did not see any smoke. When I test drove it I did hear some kind of whine but I dont know if it was when I was slowing down or when the turbos were kicking in.

Thanks for the replies.

Definately take One of the DC guys with you. Most likely Kirk. Make sure you have a attach plan on good cop bad cop. Only one of you negotiates and the DC guy is strictly your mechanic...

If it's the death wine kirk will know it. it's a good thing as you'll get rid of the stock turbos pretty soon and I'm sure DC will do a good job of upgrading you.

GL!

If you think I can help in any way, feel free to call (813) 205-3456 - Daniel

I'll be out of town, but will be available on the phone.

P.S. I'm on my 3rd mkiv.

[mikey33]

Definately take One of the DC guys with you. Most likely Kirk. Make sure you have a attach plan on good cop bad cop. Only one of you negotiates and the DC guy is strictly your mechanic...

If it's the death wine kirk will know it. it's a good thing as you'll get rid of the stock turbos pretty soon and I'm sure DC will do a good job of upgrading you.

GL!

If you think I can help in any way, feel free to call (813) 205-3456 - Daniel

I'll be out of town, but will be available on the phone.

P.S. I'm on my 3rd mkiv.

I just pmed you.

[pheobo]

Since we can't get a hold of Kirk (you're phone is turned off) and he needs this car checked tomorrow, I'll be dusting off my compression tester guage and a couple of tools.

[shinmei2006]

where's this at? if you guys want company lemme know

[mikey33]

Update...

Let me start off by saying that pheobo is the man.

He met me at the dealer and took a look at the car for me. I am sure that everyone here knows how HUGE that is when it comes to getting a new/used car and you absolutely need someone with expreience to take a look.

That being said...I am trying to stick to my guns and hoping that once the ebay listing is said and done that the dealer will call me and beg that I buy the car from them.

A part of me is saying..."what the heck; call them up and make it happen!"

Another part is saying..."You have no business getting this car!!!"

So I am trying to meet in the middle and get the car but for a better price. ;) LOL! I guess we will see in the coming hours/days.

[Santos]

Update...

Let me start off by saying that pheobo is the man.

He met me at the dealer and took a look at the car for me. I am sure that everyone here knows how HUGE that is when it comes to getting a new/used car and you absolutely need someone with expreience to take a look.

That being said...I am trying to stick to my guns and hoping that once the ebay listing is said and done that the dealer will call me and beg that I buy the car from them.

A part of me is saying..."what the heck; call them up and make it happen!"

Another part is saying..."You have no business getting this car!!!"

So I am trying to meet in the middle and get the car but for a better price. ;) LOL! I guess we will see in the coming hours/days.



more info, what is the reasoning for you having no business with the car? how did it go? bump for you.

[Kirk]

The dealer is asking a higher price locally than they are on ebay, either way for what they are asking for it locally is still a fair price.

[J-Dizzle]

Steal. saw the car everyonce in a while in the Land o'Lakes area.Clean

[mikey33]

more info, what is the reasoning for you having no business with the car? how did it go? bump for you.

The car is in decent condition but has a lot of things wrong with it. For example, it was in an accident, rust around the battery area, a weird noise coming from the intake area, various scratches on the exterior/interior, a small hole on the winshield, the brakes squeal pretty bad, etc.

All these things add up and they werent budging on the price because of the ebay listing and local interest. Now that the auction is almost up and it doesnt look like it will reach what they are hoping they are either going to have to relist it or wait for someone to come in and buy it.

That is why I say "[i] hop[e] ...that the dealer will call me and beg that I buy the car from them."

[pheobo]

Or... we can all make fake ebay names with our neighbors wifi internet connections and bid the price to ridiculous amounts for the next month... they'll get fustrated with all the non paying bidders and we can keep the car locally.

Don't get yourself into a mess, you'll find one if you look and are patient, you'll find a great deal.

Glad I can help, I still believe the car is mechanically sound.

HAHAHA 15.8 right now on the auction... looks like you'll have some barganing power tomorrow.

17k out the door, here you come.

[mikey33]

Or... we can all make fake ebay names with our neighbors wifi internet connections and bid the price to ridiculous amounts for the next month... they'll get fustrated with all the non paying bidders and we can keep the car locally.

LOL!!! Hialeah at its finest!

Don't get yourself into a mess, you'll find one if you look and are patient, you'll find a great deal.

Glad I can help, I still believe the car is mechanically sound.

HAHAHA 15.8 right now on the auction... looks like you'll have some barganing power tomorrow.

17k out the door, here you come.

I wonder how long before/if they call. I feel like calling her up right now and telling her $100 over the highest bidder.

[Lookin2GoFA$T]

you'll get jewed by their fake ebay names in that case.

[pheobo]

whoohooo... auction ended at 15.8!

Call the Lady up and offer the 17 out the door tomorrow!

GL!

[mikey33]

I'm going to tell her "16k take it or leave it!"

Marco says to wait till she calls tomorrow and tell her 15k...LOL!

[pheobo]

I would call tomorrow and say, I've found another Supra and prefer to buy local. Are you ready to make a deal or should I persue the other car.

"take it or leave it" is harsh in my perspective. Shor her what you are pre approved for and say you can't afford anything else. It'll be a good deal.

Cheers!

[mikey33]

I would call tomorrow and say, I've found another Supra and prefer to buy local. Are you ready to make a deal or should I persue the other car.

"take it or leave it" is harsh in my perspective. Shor her what you are pre approved for and say you can't afford anything else. It'll be a good deal.

Cheers!

I know. I was kidding about "take it or leave it." I guess tomorrow we'll see what happens.

[JDMbyBlood]

Update? Did you get the car??;)

[pheobo]

He has the car sitting in his garage. Got the call earlier today. I'm sure he'll post today or tomorrow.

Mike, Congrats on a good buy and welcome to the community!

[Kirk]

Bad ass!! Congrats

Be ready to be broke for the next few years of your life :D

[pheobo]

Bad ass!! Congrats

Be ready to be broke for the next few years of your life :D

+1... I'll have to send him the list of, you know you're a supra owner if...

[mikey33]

Bad ass!! Congrats

Be ready to be broke for the next few years of your life :D

LOL!!! I am already coming to terms with that fact.

I am still a bit in shock so it hasnt sunk in that the Supra is actually mine. My roomates went crazy when they saw it in the garage. They knew I was looking at a car but they had no idea.

Thanks for the welcome and I look forward to meeting some of you.

[JZA80]

tight man. now hurry up and pay off that loan. :lol:

[Santos]

NICE...i dont know you but i love supras and love to see people who actually love the car not the fad....congrats, and pheobo and kirk, you my friends fall in that love category,lol, your love for the supra is the shit, keep it up, i will join the ranks someday.

[Troux]

FL is gonna overtake Cali in Supra-saturation someday.

[Kirk]

Now you have to come to the Driven Concepts BBQ on Saturday and cruise out to the Track with us :D

I have invited about 5 other Supras to come

[pheobo]

Mike,
clivk ths (http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/airbag_light/airbag.htm)

also, if you want my track spot, we have to change the name today.

[Kirk]

I was going to run this time around but the clutch doesn't like anything above 15psi :(

[BOOST JUNKIE]

Congrats. Danny told me there is a new supra owner in the area..I'm guessing that would be you.

[Kirk]

Nice meeting you today Mike, you got that car for a steal!!