d00gzy Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Ive been having problems finding my new car on the models list. The specs arent exact same as the SZ facelift It is a Jap import Silver 1998 R plate Automatic it HAS front headlamp washers tho ive not seen these working yet rear light fogs built in to cluster (strange black switch under steering wheel) a digital clock readout electric fold away mirrors 3 large dials inside twin glovebox on passenger side anyone know the model of this supra please, might be obvious but im a newbie n still learnin bout the supra! :-) Cheerz in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 welcome mate, we would need pics, headlamp washers were only on uk spec i believe, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 it could just be a an SZ with a UK front bumper on, try looking at the spec of the SZ-R ? but i will be safe to say you have a SZ the only thing on the list my SZ doesnt do is have fold away mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Yep, the 3 dials tho indicate its pre-facelift i think, but its an R reg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 are the front seats electric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Yep, the 3 dials tho indicate its pre-facelift i think, but its an R reg! possibly registered on import date rather than date of manufacture? wouldn't be the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Facelift model - dials.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00gzy Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 Thanks for ur reply guys, now u see why im confused! Deffo 3 big dials on dash, yes the front seats are electric! The fold away mirror switch seems to be factory fitted. Something that might seem strange is that there was (and still is no) mesh covering any holes on the front bumper! Suggestin maybe a replaced uk bumper ??? I'll head out and take some pics, see if anyone can help me with this, attach them in 2 mins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 the bumpers didnt come with mesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 tell you what mate, if you're going to the trouble of going outside why not just get us the VIN number and that should sort your query out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00gzy Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 I'll do that just now, heres few pics .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 My bets would be on it being a pre-facelifted SZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00gzy Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 Model is E JZA80 ALPVF Engine is 2JZ GE Frame is JZA80 Trim fc 20 plant a 22 is that any use, think a may have missed a numba! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 right, now find the VIN decoder on here and use it...simple as. (i'd do it for you but don't have Excel on this laptop) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 My bets as well is this another of those dvla cock ups. What year of manufacture has it got on the V5? No need to give us your VIN just go here and check for yourself the year of manufacture etc. http://mkiv.supras.org.nz/specs.htm Thats definitely a UK spec front bumper though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I'd go with an SZ with UK bumper and lights and other bits and bobs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 it looks like alot of things have been changed on that car if it is a facelift and yes it does look like DVLA have cocked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00gzy Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 Downloading office so a kin put the details into the excel decoder and finally find the year of car. Im still waiting for the V5 to come through. If this is a pre facelift car, is it normal to have the electric folding wing mirrors? the button doesnt look to have been added! So much for the last owner telling me it has never been modified in any way! didnt think the 3 dials and headlight washers added up! Should have an answer soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Downloading office so a kin put the details into the excel decoder and finally find the year of car. Im still waiting for the V5 to come through. If this is a pre facelift car, is it normal to have the electric folding wing mirrors? the button doesnt look to have been added! So much for the last owner telling me it has never been modified in any way! didnt think the 3 dials and headlight washers added up! Should have an answer soon! Just go on the nz site i posted earlier in this thread and you wont need excel dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00gzy Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 mirror foldin button --> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Its 110% NOT a facelift car, its a pre-facelift with some optional extras (like the folding mirrors) that DVLA has cocked up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 how would you put the folding mirrors mod in ? wouldnt mind it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00gzy Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 hmmmm, after using the vin decoder, its shows my car as being made august 1994! so .... Should i be mad at paying £3600 for a 1994 supra with 75k on the clock? Or should i be happy that i have electric folding mirrors, uk front bumper (with washers that obviously arent made for car and dont work) and Rear fog lights built into cluster. Shouldve done my research a bit more before buying the car, still in great condition tho and drives amazing. Obviously easy mistake with folding mirrors and a DVLA cockup on year or production! Anyone give me info on the headlights, are these facelift lights, see pic in this thread lol gutted! ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00gzy Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 The button for the mirrors looks factory fitted and would be a great mod for a supra, they fold in at same time and are as smooth as! Would u have to take them off a 98 - onwards supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Not a hugely bad price there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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