Rory Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Hi Folks, I'm very interested in a supra thats come up for sale here, I was wondering if you guys would be so good as to tell me what you think of the price? Its a 1998 R 3.0 N/A Auto in black. Its done 60k miles, has some sort of 18" alloys ( dont know what type sorry ). The asking price is 4500. Does this seem a pretty good buy? Thanks Rory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Hi Folks, I'm very interested in a supra thats come up for sale here, I was wondering if you guys would be so good as to tell me what you think of the price? Its a 1998 R 3.0 N/A Auto in black. Its done 60k miles, has some sort of 18" alloys ( dont know what type sorry ). The asking price is 4500. Does this seem a pretty good buy? Thanks Rory. That is very cheap! Where is it advertised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 that is very good, thats`a deal. any photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 seems a bit cheap to me - but is an auto right enough - could be fine i would test drive if it looks good - but do a check on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Too cheap. Be careful it's not a scam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Thanks for your quick replies Its a car an accquaintance is selling, hes had a good few jap performance cars. I was also a bit wary of the price as I thought it was pretty low but Im going to have a look at it tomorrow and have a wee drive. Is an auto NA worth less than manual ? Does anybody have the tech specs on power and torque, 0-60 etc etc for me? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Is an auto NA worth less than manual ? Yes. Auto NAs are the least valuable Supras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 As my learned friend has said the NA auto is the least valuable but even so the price you have been quoted is silly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris and Alana Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 That is a cheap price and yes auto's are 'worth' a bit less than a manual o though I dont know why because the auto box on the supra is amazing, its not like your avarage ford auto, its actually reponsive and nice to drive, I gues it may be because manuals are more sought after. Have a drive and see if you like it. Where abouts in the Strathclyde area are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Hmmm seems abit cheap to me , Make sure its ok and carefull not to get stung as bits for the supra can be abit on the expensive side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Too cheap. Be careful it's not a scam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 You just need to make sure it really is a 1998 car - i.e. make sure it is facelift, and not just a 1993 car registered with its import date, as sometimes happens. Got any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 I will try to make sure its a 98. I dont have any pics just now but will try to get some. Going to see it tomorrow so fingers crossed its a good one. If so Im having it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I will try to make sure its a 98. I dont have any pics just now but will try to get some. Going to see it tomorrow so fingers crossed its a good one. If so Im having it Do you know if there is anyone close to you who has experience of Supra's? If so, my advice would be to take them along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I will try to make sure its a 98. I dont have any pics just now but will try to get some. Going to see it tomorrow so fingers crossed its a good one. If so Im having it Get a pic or take down ALL the details of the VIN tag on the driver side wing. This can then be decoded to ensure the car matches up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share Posted February 10, 2007 Get a pic or take down ALL the details of the VIN tag on the driver side wing. This can then be decoded to ensure the car matches up. Good suggestion I will do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Is it me or is something not right here?? I have just paid 5k for a 96 facelift manual and couldn't get a facelift auto for that price. If a 98 Auto was available for 4.5K I would snatch his hand off but I think there is something a miss here. When is a deal not a good deal?? When it is far too fucking cheap!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Its cheap but then bargains do come up from time to time. Def worth fully checking out, starting with the VIN check, if that works out then its the bimta check... I know of a low mileage black UK spec 6spd that was bought for just £7k 3 years ago (When a jspec cost £11-13k). It was a mint one too and is still owned by the same forum member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 Well I went back and dealt with him for 4400. Pretty pleased with that I must say. It needs a good clean up but as I work in a car wash and valet centre thats not a problem lol He said the timing belts been done - now I dont think he has a receipt for this so I cant be sure and I'd have to do it if theres no proof. Can anyone tell me what mileage the belt is meant to be replaced at ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 any photos inside and out Rory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Well I went back and dealt with him for 4400. Pretty pleased with that I must say. It needs a good clean up but as I work in a car wash and valet centre thats not a problem lol He said the timing belts been done - now I dont think he has a receipt for this so I cant be sure and I'd have to do it if theres no proof. Can anyone tell me what mileage the belt is meant to be replaced at ? Well, if that is all that it seems, then you have had an absolute bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Well, even if it does need belts, if it's a genune 98 - and has no nasty history - it's a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Can anyone tell me what mileage the belt is meant to be replaced at ? its 60K or 5yrs............ just to make you feel a little more at ease............nothing catastrophic should befall your engine if it did go, you just have to fit a new belt.......it doesn't mean you shouldn't look into if it has/hasn't been done it just means you don't have to be paranoid about it during the first few weeks of ownership....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Well I went back and dealt with him for 4400. Pretty pleased with that I must say. It needs a good clean up but as I work in a car wash and valet centre thats not a problem lol He said the timing belts been done - now I dont think he has a receipt for this so I cant be sure and I'd have to do it if theres no proof. Can anyone tell me what mileage the belt is meant to be replaced at ? How many times have we got to ask for pictures dude!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I know of a low mileage black UK spec 6spd that was bought for just £7k 3 years ago (When a jspec cost £11-13k). It was a mint one too and is still owned by the same forum member. Shit the bed, how happy must that guy be? He could still sell that now and make a couple grand profit. As for your car Rory, sounds like you had yourself a bargain there dude. Providing it is a '98, as already said post up a pic and all will be confirmed. Oh and welcome to the club fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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