General Banter Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Hi folks, Thought I'd register here as Im looking for a new daily driver and considering a MKIV Supra, always had a soft spot for them. Just got one simple question really whilst searching: How do the N/A engines fare after covering 100k miles upwards? I realise it's hard to give a difinitive answer as there are too many variables (servicing, getting ragged etc.) but are these a generally hardy engine that's capable of interstellar mileage? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Easily 200k if serviced well, as you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 If it's been looked after it should last a very long time indeed. I'd expect 200k miles with minimal fuss. Welcome, by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 They're generally very hardy, if they haven't been neglected servicing-wise. 100k+ on a well looked-after engine wouldn't bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Barely even ran in at 100k to be honest. As long as the oil is changed at reasonable intervals there shouldn't be a problem. I think there is an engine on here over 300k, and I think I read about one in Oz over 500k. I can't remember any exact figures though. If looked after the engine will outlive you though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Banter Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Blimey, you guys don't hang around with replying! Thanks folks. I'm afraid I'm being a bit of tightwad with this car as it'll hardly see the use it deserves. My commute to work is only 200yds and my wife and I already have Skylines for the weekend (flameproof suit on) so I need something fun that hasn't got major issues and also isn't turbocharged in order to prevent me from tuning If looked after the engine will outlive you though Probably not hard given all the abuse my body gets. If I'm being frank, a paper cup stands a good chance of outliving me ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 IMO, I wouldn't worry too much about the service history or mileage you get with an NA. If it's a 5 speed manual or am auto NA, I'd probably buy it on the condition of the bodywork and interior over anything else, so long as it drove straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 His 'n' hers skylines! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Ive seen a VVTI twin turbo over 250k miles so an N/A will have no probs if looked after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 They go forever mate, I havnt heard of an n/a failing (looks outside at Supras and goees 'pleeeeeaaase don't be the first). Ps my silver ones for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Banter Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Ps my silver ones for sale! Oooh, how much? Bear in mind I'm not looking to spend mega amounts unless I can shift my Smart Roadster or Pajero first. I used to commute 200 miles a day but that's recently dropped to walking distance so I can take my time and get something more thirsty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 The threads on here in classified, 'do luck n/a auto', I'm open to offers on her as I need my driveway back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 ive seen someone turbo a 270k miles engine with no issues. claimed service more than recommended obviously. look after it well and should treat you well back. there are low mile supra's out there you just gotta keep looking and wait if you are patient, dont rush it. i was getting impatient and was tempted to buy higher milliage supra's just as i wanted one so bad, just wait its worth not buying one you will regret. i ended up with 55k miles on a 94 import :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Welcome..!! Seen some NA's put serious miles on then with no issues. If the engine fails it will only cost a couple of hundred quid to buy a new one. Great engines..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 ive seen someone turbo a 270k miles engine with no issues. claimed service more than recommended obviously. look after it well and should treat you well back. there are low mile supra's out there you just gotta keep looking and wait if you are patient, dont rush it. i was getting impatient and was tempted to buy higher milliage supra's just as i wanted one so bad, just wait its worth not buying one you will regret. i ended up with 55k miles on a 94 import :-) Are you sure? There will be a LOT less genuine low mileage Supras than there are low mileage Supras in the UK. Very very easy to "clock" a car just before it is getting ready to ship over. Quite a common thing to do in fact. Another trick is to chop a few 1000 miles off during the conversion from KMs to M. My car has 78k on the clock, a raft of which will be kms rather than miles but I will take it with a pinch of salt regardless. I have plenty of paperwork to cover every mile in the UK but hee haw to show its life in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Welcome..!! Seen some NA's put serious miles on then with no issues. If the engine fails it will only cost a couple of hundred quid to buy a new one. Great engines..!! H. I picked up a second hand N/A motor for £250 as mine had been abused and was drinking oil. The new motor is probably close to 150k by now and besides throwing the crank pulley (seems to be a common failure around 70-80k) hasn't missed a beat and I rack up at least 300 miles a week all year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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