Jake Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I'm putting my first ever Supra up for sale. I've had four Supras in total (My other 3 were all sold to, and still owned by, current members of this forum (wile e coyote's white VVTI Tip, SteveR's RSP 6sp, JamieP's black 6sp)) but this is the one I've owned since March 2003. Sadly I've rather neglected it since I got my M3 and it hasn't hardly been used for the last few years. The condition of the car is what is referred to in concours competition circles as "a shit state". The front of the car is the worst looking part because it's been parked with the front under a tree. There's a horrible layer of dirt and, I guess, sap - or somesuch. Now, it's not all bad, it does have some good points... Obviously it's a TT. It has UK spec front brakes. It has expensive and nice looking wheels (which need a good refurb but they are £2k wheels new, so worth getting done) errr, what else? Oh yeah, it's got Facelift headlights. and... errr, that's about it really. Now it's not all good, it does have some bad points..... (takes big breath).... The battery went flat ages ago and is now dead. The paintwork is in poor condition in places. The rubber ring thing that holds the rear silencer up has perished and snapped, so the exhaust is just laid on the floor under the car. The passenger side front wing was kicked and dented about three years ago. The dent was pushed out again but the paint is cracked where the dent was, by the side repeater. See pic below. Of course there's no MoT or road tax, the car has been SORN for the last 3 years! OK I'm bored of writing now. Have a look at the pics below and feel free to ask any questions if your interested at all. I'm not looking for a great deal of money for the car, and I really need the driveway space and less ear-ache from the Mrs. http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4804/img1423ws.th.jpg http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5742/img1424s.th.jpg http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8530/img1432ir.th.jpg http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9072/img1420o.th.jpg http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4480/img1421v.th.jpg Cracked paint ... http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3913/img1431z.th.jpg Mmmmm mildew ... http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8197/img1428ep.th.jpg Mmmmm VeilSnide bumper ... http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5673/img1426k.th.jpg Brakes ... http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5845/img1427l.th.jpg Yes officer, of course it's got tax ... http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1482/img1429lv.th.jpg Hello, Detailing World? .... http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4448/img1425e.th.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Heads up mate you've max'ed out your PM box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Heads up mate you've max'ed out your PM box Bloody trader renewals! Cleared some space now. Feel free to ask questions in the thread if you like though folks, I'm not shy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hmm, Anything to suggest it has or will suffer a major engine failure? Not been driven in 3 years? when was the last time it was started? Price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hmm, Anything to suggest it has or will suffer a major engine failure? Not been driven in 3 years? when was the last time it was started? Price?The engine is good and strong. Never given my any trouble in that department. It smokes some when started from cold, due to the usual valve stem oil seal problem. It's always done it, for as long as I've owned the car, and doesn't seem to have got any worse so I've not bothered getting it done. I put a battery (from my wifes Yaris ) on it in the summer and changed the petrol (didn't trust the fuel in it to not have 'gone-off'). Amazingly the engine started first time. So Itook it for a spin round the block (on trade plates of course, m'lud ) and apart from the brakes sticking at first it seemed alright. They feel bloody low when your used to a beemer and haven't driven a Supra for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Price? I was thinking I'd want £2500 for it. What do you guys think? Worth that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I was thinking I'd want £2500 for it. What do you guys think? Worth that? If you get good offers for the exhaust and wheels I'd be tempted to take the remainder for less..............thats what i'd do if I bought it for £2,500 (which i'm tempted too but don't want to profiteer (spelling) on the bits!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I was thinking I'd want £2500 for it. What do you guys think? Worth that? Bloody bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 A few more things to mention, so I don't have to keep typing it in PMs for people.... Its a non-standard colour. Called "Thunderstorm", you can still get it no problem. The car was painted by Dude back in 2003. It was originally red. I also have a standard bumper (in silver though) if you don't like the VeilSide bumper. I also have two facelift front wings (in RSP) as well. So if you're not put off by some paintwork these parts could be put to good use. There's a chip on the drivers door handle, one where the rear spoiler meets the boot and another on the rear bumper. All could be touched in if you know what you're doing. That paint colour is quite dear though. I think its about £80 for half a litre. I have a very small amount of the paint left in a tin but not enough to even respray a single panel. If you were going to fit the stock bumper and/or facelift wings you'd need to buy some paint. Also I want to keep the number plate, but I can't transfer it over until the car is MOT'd - so I'd need to come to some agreement with the new owner about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 If I could get ths registered in Greece I would have snapped this up. As Mig says, it's a steal at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 OOOO what to do what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 PM'd, very interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 would you consider selling the wheels seperately?think they would look very nice on mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 would you consider selling the wheels seperately?think they would look very nice on mine!I'd rather sell the car whole really mate. I'll be getting a divorce if I start breaking a car on my driveway. Sorry mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I'd rather sell the car whole really mate. I'll be getting a divorce if I start breaking a car on my driveway. Sorry mate Haha no worries thats fair enough, id love a project like this but dont have the space to do it unfortunately:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 SOLD. (Pending receipt of funds) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 christ that was quick!someones got a bargain there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Keron im betting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 *awaits £2500 transplant tt thread in for sale section . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Keron im betting Not me honest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Not again, 3rd time I've missed out, always to the same person Gutted as that car would have been restored instead of broken for parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Not again, 3rd time I've missed out, always to the same person Gutted as that car would have been restored instead of broken for parts im not breaking it. got to get it up to scratch. mot it etc. which other 2 cars have i had? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 im not breaking it. got to get it up to scratch. mot it etc. which other 2 cars have i had? I'm looking for some interior parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I'm looking for some interior parts which bits Matt, i have 4 currently breaking...one facelift due in tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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