bmx1lew Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 what do you all have on the clock? im going to possible get a supra on saturday TT auto 1994 with 85k £5500 on the clock with fsh ect however i did want allot less on the clock, i will probs do between 200 and 300 miles a month( work, and to newcastle and back excluding jap shows for next year), should mileage bother me? The only reason i dont like high miles is that in the future if coming to sell, it will be allot harder to shift a car with 120k and it will drop in value allot, is that a issue to worry about, try comfort me here i really like the car however bit scared about having 85k on the clock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 85k is young. Mine is nearing 160k now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 im going down on saturday like got the dosh ready got a lift sorted, i will be doing 250miles there then driving back up if all is well and the car is cush, he advised there was a crack in the radiator however was repaired and all runs sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 85k in miles or km? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiles181 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Ours only has 49k on thats why we snapped it up when we bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chumpalot Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 just over 70k here. I wouldn't worry at all about 85k to be honest. Seems a good price for the car you're getting, what are the full pecs of the car? I wouldn't be too worried about reliability either. These engines can take a fair bit of stick and many have seen much higher mileage that that. I'd ask whether the cambelt has been changed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallace9 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 115k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Mine has under 50k and my old supra had 120,000k! and it took a little longer to sell and I did sell it very cheap in the end, but that is a hell of alot more than you have!!! Isn't it all about condition and history anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 im going down on saturday like got the dosh ready got a lift sorted, i will be doing 250miles there then driving back up if all is well and the car is cush, he advised there was a crack in the radiator however was repaired and all runs sweet. replace the rad - it will crack again - belive me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 how much will a rediator cost i will post pic's it made need a paint touch up as there is a patch flaking off, you shall see soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=591779070 http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=591779088 http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=591779100 http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=591779110 http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=591779129 http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=591779147 http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=591779156 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I have 47,212 miles and i LOVE IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 what do yas think, hpi clear, service historey, needs a few jobs, shouldnt cost to much, i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 i dont think the touch up on the front bumper will cost much a full bumper respray is £200 however you can always tell its been resprayed as the front looks more shiney then the rest, lights look fogged, probs swap them for face lift lights or get them done by gzaerojon, radiator dont know how much that will cost hopefully not allot, and may invest in front and rear retrim covers from this thread http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=122043 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigGilchrist Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I think I'm approaching the 49k mark, but I've heard of people running these things with such high mileage that I'm not fussed if I clock up a lot. I trust Toyota to make a good engine, as I had an N/A MkIII before the MkIV, and it was up at 147k. The engine was the only robust part when I got rid of it! 85k seems to be around the lower end of the average when you look at ones on Autotrader, Pistonheads, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 If you buy it it wants a new rad, like NOW!!!! Check it's not overheated and done any damage. if it smokes it's probably got mad hot and embrittled the valve stem seals or even cooked the piston rings. At that price I'd want a new rad in it before I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 if i buy it how much is a radiator, and how easy to swap as i will have to drive it 250mile home and i dont want to kill it. what do you guys think leave it or go for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 like chris said make sure the engine is not cooked, he may have been running it like that for a long time.i would not risk a 250 mile trip in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 fuck, if the engine is fine how much are radiators, also abit of a noob question here, intercoolers they do the same job as a radiator i might just get a better one if so, what can i get for about £500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Ours is a '94' with 37700 miles on the clock, we bought it in 2003 with 19354 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 intercoolers they do the same job as a radiator i might just get a better one if so, what can i get for about £500 Wrong you'll be needing a radiator and an intercooler my friend you can buy a koyo rad for £250 from ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 hi std radiator can be around 300 notes; if its an auto you have to get auto one which has oil cooler in the bottom. Same applies if you get aftermarket you will need seperate cooler. can I just say those lights are incredibly bad! but for the money it may be OK. I would also fear its been cooked I just can see how nothings been hurt by that rad repair - its shockingly bad Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 i spoke to the guy he advised me that it was patch 8month ago in its mot and previous to that he never had any problems, he stated that he put the car in for its mot, and the mechanic said there's a crack in the rad he can patch it or you can get a new rad but the patching is just as good as not that bad, he said that he has put lots on so it should last and since mot he has no problems and has never had over heating or leaks, i have told the guy that i do like the car but if upon inspection and i don't like it i will walk away, don't think due to traveling 250miles i don't want to walk away empty handed so i said be 100% honest is there any faults or issues, the guy is adamant there is not and all is fine, i know its his word but he does seem genuine, should i arrange rac or AA car check ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 i spoke to the guy he advised me that it was patch 8month ago in its mot and previous to that he never had any problems, he stated that he put the car in for its mot, and the mechanic said there's a crack in the rad he can patch it or you can get a new rad but the patching is just as good as not that bad, he said that he has put lots on so it should last and since mot he has no problems and has never had over heating or leaks, i have told the guy that i do like the car but if upon inspection and i don't like it i will walk away, don't think due to traveling 250miles i don't want to walk away empty handed so i said be 100% honest is there any faults or issues, the guy is adamant there is not and all is fine, i know its his word but he does seem genuine, should i arrange rac or AA car check ? I wouldn't let the RAC or the AA anywhere near it, why not see if a members close and could go take a look for you. Where is the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 buy this one instead; look in supras for sale section nice car similar price http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=118718 Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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