1983 Toyota Supra P-type review from North America
"The greatest Toyota the 80's offered"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First problem I had was when the power steering pump started leaking. Then I had to replace a few seals in the engine. After that I had to replace my rack and pinion. Due to over tacking I also wore out my cam lobes. Even my driveshaft has now gone out in the car. Since its been sitting due to drive-shaft my head gaskets have went. Last of all second gear kicks out when down-shifting
General comments?
All in all I love this car. The two previous owners ran this car to death and neglected fixing it, however I am working on restoring the car. Upon test driving this car I saw that it hits 100 miles per hour quite fast and handles like a dream. I love the amount of torque this small in-line six puts out. By far I will never give this car up in a million years. Though its old I feel this car still stands with todays so called rice burners. I plan on rebuilding the engine, putting in a new transmission, and getting a drive-shaft fabricated. After that I expect this car to last until my dieing day I've never been so happy with a car!!!
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![]() ![]() | A fixer-upper with potential |
![]() ![]() | It is a small and sporty car in great shape despite it's age |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 inline 6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2004 |



