1987 Toyota Supra Non-Turbo Liftback 3.0 Liter I-6

Summary:

So Far, So Great!

Faults:

Nothing yet, that I don't already know about.

There are several things that I know need to be fixed, such as:

The speedometer doesn't work.

I have one headlight and one fog light that are out.

The power door locks, the power windows, seats, or my turn signals don't work. It might need a new rear end.

All of that should be taken care of by the end of the month.

General Comments:

Although there are several little things that need to be fixed, I love this car.

I got it on my birthday last week, and I'm only 16. The car has after market rims, and a new paint job. The car looks exceptional, and runs the same way. Although there is a vibration at about 1000 RPM, that my mechanic says is the Rear End.

The car flies, and it's a total blast to drive!

The sound of the stock muffler is awesome, but I intend to put after market parts on it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 18th May, 2004

1987 Toyota Supra 3.0 turbo

Summary:

A high performance bargain

Faults:

Head Gasket had to be replaced at about 250,000 Km.

Brakes done at 235,000 Km.

Air flow meter had to be replaced at 225,000 Km.

General Comments:

For the amount of Km's on this car it ran great! Very quick and handled like a dream. Turbo spooled relatively quickly (around 2500rpm) and boost could be felt, even until the day I crashed it!

I probably should have let the car go at 250,000 when the head gasket went, but I just couldn't do it, the car grew on me. The unit steel body construction was starting to rust away. The previous owners of this car neglected it.

The automatic transmission absolutely handled everything I did to it. I was doing neutral drops at about 4000 rpm to light the rear tires up and it handled it no problem. This was a regular occurrence and I was surprised it lasted the 3 years.

Head gasket blew at about 250,000 km's. I used ARP head bolts and got my mechanic to tighten them to 72 ft/lbs of torque rather than the 52 that the manual states.

For the amount I paid for the car and the amount of repairs that had to go into it, seemed reasonable. I would definitely buy another for fun.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th November, 2003

1987 Toyota Supra Celica 3.0L

Summary:

Best performance for the price!

Faults:

The head gasket went first like all others supra I've seen before so I change this piece first. Then it was the turn of the clutch so I been replaced it and changed the air filter for a K&N one. I colored it metallic blue and put a p-flow and a pipe.

General Comments:

It runs well for the price I've paid it (500$) so I only have good comments for the best car I ever owned and still own for several years:D.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th May, 2003

1987 Toyota Supra non turbo

Summary:

Has turned me into a Supra maniac

Faults:

My head gasket went the year I got car. Appeared owner, prior to me, had put fix it stuff in to make it good for awhile. After I had head gasket fixed by a real mechanic, the engine has been excellent.

Other things have been general wear and tear things for a car with 175,000 miles on it.

General Comments:

Even with the head gasket problem I have truly enjoyed and loved driving this car.

Excellent performance and handling.

The seats are so comfortable I want to have them in every car I own. Prior car (VW Golf) was totally uncomfortable.

People may complain about service cost, but I find myself having to be at a garage a lot less with this car, than any other car I have owned.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th October, 2002

1987 Toyota Supra 7M GTE turbo

Summary:

I will never sell this car

Faults:

The head gasket went out and head was warped (repairable) at 112,000 miles, however this was my fault, driving in the red.

The AC compressor went out at 75,000, also I replaced the radiator, one power steering hose, the steering rack, front wheel bearings, a power window switch, and speedometer cable and that's it in 15 years and 202,000 miles.

General Comments:

I am the original owner and did bolt on engine modifications to 315 horsepower at around 20,000 miles. Now at 202,000 miles this car has proven itself to be extremely reliable, also attributable to good maintenance and synthetic fluids throughout for the last 13 years.

It still has the original clutch and runs very strong.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th July, 2002