mawby Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I have converted the original "What to check when buying a Supra" thread into an easy to print PDF file. I have also tried to sort the list of checkpoints into a more logical order. The club would like to thank those who contributed to the original thread for providing the information required to create this document.The mkiv Supra Owners Club - What to check when buying a Supra.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FKARichie-Supra-R Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 very usefull, fairplay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 good post, i will certainly check all of your recommendations cheers in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyspark Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 This is one VERY useful guide - been taking it with me when looking for a new Supra, Invaluable to anyone who maybe isn't that hot on what to look for... Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ejay Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Thankyou, Very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hi everyone, here is another handy piece of information to remember when buying a supra. If you are getting a data check done many companies offer them for around £20-£25. I have found that the RAC will do one for just £5 and the best thing is that it is done through http://www.hpicheck.com which normally costs £19.99 so it saves you a good bit of money You can get an RAC check done here: http://www.rac.co.uk/web/vehiclechecks/status_checks/ Hope this is useful Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yadtrebor Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 great guide,looking forward to using it.well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WullieC Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 absolutly brilliant guide, well impressed, and very comprehensive! just what i needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuduk99 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I have another suggestion for this buying guide. I would make sure that any car fitted with an aftermarket exhaust also includes the original catalytic converters. I made this mistake and its been a PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Very helpful, i wish i had found it before i bought my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Brilliant im impressed mate im printing this now,and will be taking it to the dealer i buy from guna check everything over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest harnk Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 good guide been looking for this for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nightcloud99 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hi mate, im Aussie and found your guide EXTREMELY useful. Thanks alot for the information! A great help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Very good guide IMO. Might also mention the addition of 'true twin' on some cars where the turbos have been wired to spool together rather than the traditional first turbo then second? Shouldn't be confused with BPU and worth checking the switch will restore the car to stock setup when applied. Also when asking buyer about the servicing and modifications done to the car, make a note of the companies or individuals who have worked on the car and search for posts on here as some have questionable skills and poor workmanship. A basic check which should also be applied to buying any car is looking at the condition of the steering wheel and gearstick. If the car has been advertised as low mileage, check to see the condition of these much used items matches up and aren't overly worn. I've also found if you examine the foot rest area to the left of the clutch pedal (brake if an auto) this can be a good check as the carpet should not be too worn if the mileage is low. Pedal rubbers, gearknobs and steering wheels can be easily replaced as can window switches. Also look at the interior plastics as these can tell a lot about how the car has been treated and verify the mileage. Trim with holes isn't a real issue provided you can identify what they were put there for! Beware wires that aren't connected to things as they could be from aftermarket items such as boost controllers or ECU's which if removed without resetting may damage the car. Last one! (for now!!) make sure any Jap import has been setup/remapped to run on UK Super Unleaded which is still a few RON off the stuff they get in Japan. If not, make sure the boost is set low and listen for any sign of detination. If you do buy the car, make sure you get it to a reputable tuner asap to have it mapped/setup for UK. Hope these help. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Having recently joined the club i am still trawling around the many passed threads contained with in the site. Your write of your what to look for is a very informative read and a credit to you. This guide would have been a great help when i was looking for my Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sti shaggy Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Ta Mawby made good reading n very helpfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 If you do find a car thats to your liking then post up pics on here and as much info as possible like specs, links to web adverts etc. A few people have been saved from buying bangers this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRA-JDB Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 very usefull. shame i didnt read before lol. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WolfInExile Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 well done it is very informative and covers a lot of information and i learned things i should check for thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thanks to this bump I caught this one. Cheers Mawby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LouisM Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 hi guys... unable to open the attached file, it says its corrupted and unable to open... anyone know wat i can do? many thanks Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 It's opened fine on my work PC, maybe you need to update your version of Acrobat Reader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 hi guys... unable to open the attached file, it says its corrupted and unable to open... anyone know wat i can do? many thanks Louis Download again? Maybe a 0 pushed in front of a 1 when it came through the wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray007 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 very helpful! I wish I had seen this thread five months ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjit1982 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 looking to buy my second supra and this guide is just what i need BZ mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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