Dzowani Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Hi I need some advice from you guys. So the thing is im going to view a supra on monday and i would like to hear your guys opinion on this car??? I put a link down below. https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/-rare-original-twin-turbo-toyota-supra-2jz-gte-rz-auto-nissan-skyline-gtr-200sx-soarer-rx7-350z-/1168028433 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Looks very genuine. Recognise the plate - member on here I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzowani Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 I viewed the car on Friday and it was as described in the advert but the thing that worried me was the engines left lower side starting all the way from the transmission was covered in fresh and old oil. Could that be the head gasket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Take off the oil cap - best way to check is finding mayonnaise in there. Could be a weeping front crank seal. Only way to know is stick it on a ramp and inspect. It's worth the effort if you're shelling out nearly 8K (which seems 'cheap' compared to the current trend of increasing Supra values) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 It's not a 2002 car though - definitely not. Pre1996/7 for sure. Imported in 2002 doesn't make it a 2002 year car - probably 93/94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Could be something as simple as a leak from the rocker cover on the leftside and over time the oil has run down. I have a slight leak from one of mine and when its parked up in the garage for a while its hardly noticeable from the top but it collects underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzowani Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 I checked the oil cap it was fine. I arrange a mechanic on monday to lift the car for me. What else should I check before buying the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzowani Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Is there any chance that it could be something more serious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzowani Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Even the tire pressure ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Hey looks good, and does seem cheap. Its also on ebay, stick the reg in here https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/ make sure they explain that the MOT test stations just messed up with putting miles in for 8 years in the log rather than kilometers (they have with mine over the years) Its an 1994 - showing as 31st Dec as I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navtrd Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 This car was on car and classics site a week ago someone sold it in Scotland I think it was for £5995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzowani Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Thx for the advice guys really appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Check for rust underneath, especially the front cross member where the rad sits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzowani Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Annabella//navtrd thx for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzowani Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 I check it and its rust free . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 If you are that keen do this http://www.rac.co.uk/buying-a-car/rac-car-data-check/what-is-a-hpi-check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) I check it and its rust free . You've had it on a ramp ? I'd be asking the seller where the oils coming from, might be a simple fix, might not, the advert says its a private sale but if he's only owned it a week it screams car trader to me, ask why he's selling after a week and is his name actually on the V5, if not its trade sale surely. Thinking about it if its only been a week and he'd bought it privately then the V5 would still be at the DVLA being changed Does it have any history showing work done parts replaced etc ? If its a 94 car as shown on the mot check site its 22 yrs old and quite a lot of parts could and will be rather tired if not already changed Edited May 8, 2016 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 This car was on car and classics site a week ago someone sold it in Scotland I think it was for £5995 You mean this then, wonder if a dealer bought it or they realised something.... http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C735611 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navtrd Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Yes that's the one looked like it had a stripe down the bonnet everything else the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 It's easy to forget at this time of year but check the heater works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 As someone else said the oil sounds like a cam cover leak, if you can see no oil on the front of middle of the engine and its confined to the rearmost part and top of the transmission then that's classic cam cover seals, needs sorting but very minor in the grand scheme of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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