SupraJames Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Right due to a lot of bad luck on the job front, rising petrol costs and all round lack of money I don't really think I can afford to keep the Supra, so in short what I am asking is what people think is a fair price to think about selling her. Would love to keep it but just can't afford the upkeep or running costs Car is a 93 UK Spec Auto, upgraded a few bits, bodykit, usual stuff, 120k on the clock, has bad compression on number 5, brakes need changing but still ok, and turbo oil seals could prob do with changing. Just dont think its fair to let a great car fall apart because I can't afford it, when it could go to a better home. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Your better off trying to get the bits sorted and then sell mate, otherwise you'll get stupid offers for it! From what you've said it potentially needs the turbo's refurb, a headgasket and brakes all round! Pricey, which in turn will make people offer silly low prices for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Shame you have to sell it shouldn't be too bad getting her back to good health, but given the current economic climate, the time of year and the work required, I can't see it fetching much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 You would be better off breaking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Yeah sadly that was my thoughts as well , would be like giving it away (which im not doing before I get any smart replies ), well I have 2 choice cut my losses and get rid, or hang on to it and try and fix it bit by bit when I have the money, but sorting the compression issue I know is not going to be cheap whatever is causing it be it a valve or a ring or maybe even worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clapyohandz Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Sorry to hear, hopefully you get the situation resolved asap. Great car you got, Jun bumpers are pretty hard to come by these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Yeah sadly that was my thoughts as well , would be like giving it away (which im not doing before I get any smart replies ), well I have 2 choice cut my losses and get rid, or hang on to it and try and fix it bit by bit when I have the money, but sorting the compression issue I know is not going to be cheap whatever is causing it be it a valve or a ring or maybe even worse. IMO, given the engine and turbos need work, it's probably just worth transpanting the whole lot from another car, will save you money and grief. IMO you should keep it and do it up slowly. I reckon you'll struggle to see £3k selling it as it is. As Jamie said, you'll see another £2k ish breaking it (IMO) but what a shame that would be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I would say its value fixed would give you far greater return than the value now, what do you think its worth now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Yeah took me ages to track it down, and think one of only a handfull in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 As it's a UK spec I reckon as it is, you could get £4-6k depending on how badly someone wants it. Sorry to see you're having to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Well myself and two friends planned on stripping the engine over the winter and building back up from scratch, but sadly one guy (with the workshop) turned out to be a twat, I lost my job yet again so that plan is on hold, but really do not want to break the car so maybe my only option. Ideal world I would do a full rebuild and single it at the same time, but sadly unless I find like 5-7k tomorrow thats not going to happen lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Well myself and two friends planned on stripping the engine over the winter and building back up from scratch, but sadly one guy (with the workshop) turned out to be a twat, I lost my job yet again so that plan is on hold, but really do not want to break the car so maybe my only option. Ideal world I would do a full rebuild and single it at the same time, but sadly unless I find like 5-7k tomorrow thats not going to happen lol Rebuild and single conversion for 5-7k? try sticking a 1 in front of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Crikey shows how much I know, umm ok time for some tights and a sawn off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Rebuild and single conversion for 5-7k? try sticking a 1 in front of that. My mate spent £5k having his engine rebuilt and fitting new (stock) turbos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Rebuild and single conversion for 5-7k? try sticking a 1 in front of that. I thought I'd had my pants down then. You may get you parts for that. Shame your thinking of selling fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Well myself and two friends planned on stripping the engine over the winter and building back up from scratch, but sadly one guy (with the workshop) turned out to be a twat, I lost my job yet again so that plan is on hold, but really do not want to break the car so maybe my only option. Ideal world I would do a full rebuild and single it at the same time, but sadly unless I find like 5-7k tomorrow thats not going to happen lol What about if you sold some of the ice etc to fund repairs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Umm well this has opened my eyes a bit, never going to have that sort of money to throw at a car that is not even a daily driver, could be time to cut my losses and stick with the Yaris TS lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 and when you say rebuild do you mean forged? Or just a strip check and new gasket/seals etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 What about if you sold some of the ice etc to fund repairs? Most of it is out, plus if I sold it all i might have enough to buy a gasket or two but thats it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 By rebuild i simple meant stripping the engine sorting what ever is causing the compression issue, prob do valve stem seals while I am there, use stock parts (which I get a 10% discount on), no forged or aftermarket parts apart from maybe some ARP bolts. Oil seals seem ok not getting any smoke so guess that could be addressed later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I paid £147 odd for a toyota valve regrind kit that gives you every seal/gasket from the headgasket up inc headgasket, valve stem seals cam cover seals etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Now thats more in my fund range, but it was recommended to me to also change the oil and water pump while i was there, made the bill a bit more lumpy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Always good whilst your at that stage! But obviously depends on funds, at the minimum you'll need a timing belt also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 ...or hang on to it and try and fix it bit by bit when I have the money... Yeah, do that one. You'll regret it if you don't ...Jun bumpers are pretty hard to come by these days... Yeah took me ages to track it down, and think one of only a handfull in the UK. I've got one Difference is, your car has had the rest of the work done to make the Jun bumper look good. Mine looks knackered Good luck with it all mate, I hope you get everything sorted whatever you choose to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 When you say bad compression what figures did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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