adam1983 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Has anyone had a look at this car? I'm looking at importing a car over to Cyprus so not easy for me to look for available cars in the uk. Price doesn't seem too bad depending on condition. If no one has seen this car would a kind local member be able to have a look on my behalf to see if its ok. Link here: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/toyota/supra/rare-uk-twin-turbo-manual-6-speed-mint-example/1387371 Any help on this much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Why don't you contact the AA or RAC as they do vehicle inspections which could possibly be much better than a member giving it a look over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1983 Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Not a bad idea that. Never used them before to check a car over. Just thought it was worth an ask if anyone has already viewed it and has an opinion on the general condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Looks like they only go up to 15 years old so a non starter i'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1983 Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 A bit strange why they would have a cut off like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 That cars done over 160k and no mention of what oem parts have been replaced. I'd start there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1983 Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 That cars done over 160k and no mention of what oem parts have been replaced. I'd start there How did you find out the mileage as I couldn't see it in the ad? I have emailed the seller with a few questions and will see what they come back with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1983 Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Looks like they only go up to 15 years old so a non starter i'm afraid Had a look on RAC website and they will check any age car but the price is different. AA won't touch anything over 15 years old for whatever reason. One of my questions to the seller is if they are ok for an RAC inspection. If there are no issues then I'm sure they won't mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1983 Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 That cars done over 160k and no mention of what oem parts have been replaced. I'd start there 160k is not too bad for its age so long as it is well looked after. Works out at around 7.5k per year which is much lower than average for a daily driver. Comes with fsh apparently so will be interesting to know what has been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I actually phoned up about the car and the seller just kept telling me its mint and i wont find a better one. Wasn't keen on going through its history to tell me if and what has been replaced on it. Could be a nice car, it could also be a money pit unless quite few parts have been replaced. Rad, intercooler, diff cooler, aircon rad, brakes, bushes, front cross member, cam cover seals, vss etc etc all these parts and more will be very tired unless they've been replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1983 Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 I actually phoned up about the car and the seller just kept telling me its mint and i wont find a better one. Wasn't keen on going through its history to tell me if and what has been replaced on it. Could be a nice car, it could also be a money pit unless quite few parts have been replaced. Rad, intercooler, diff cooler, aircon rad, brakes, bushes, front cross member, cam cover seals, vss etc etc all these parts and more will be very tired unless they've been replaced. Will see what they come back with from my email. Not interested in the sales patter just the hard facts about the car and it's history. Thanks for the info though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 this car has been up for sale.for the past 3-4 months at least i would of said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 How did you find out the mileage as I couldn't see it in the ad? I have emailed the seller with a few questions and will see what they come back with. It's been for sale before i'm 99% sure it's this one as it's had the interior retrimmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1983 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Not heard anything back to my email I sent yet. I'm in no rush to buy anything just waiting for the right car to become available. Love the colour of this one though. My last two were black and white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 this car has been up for sale.for the past 3-4 months at least i would of said It's been for sale for a year and a half actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1983 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 It's been for sale for a year and a half actually Can't be a good sign if it has been up for that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 The mileage has only recently disappeared as I think this was putting a lot of people off especially as he wants 11k for it plus it was originally up for 12k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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