1987 Toyota Supra 3.0 non turbo

Summary:

A fun RWD 200hp car for $5000.00

Faults:

Bought the car from original owner who drove it lightly and took care of it. He had all the reciets of service and repairs, so I paid high blue book. I thought the clutch would need replaced since it had over 100k miles on her, but after taking it apart it looked barely used. Put a new centerforce II clutch in any way. Also replaced brakes, radiator, t'stat, and installed a K&N air filter. Then the head gasket went. Coolant kept overflowing reservoir.

I did the job myself and it cost me less than $200.00. Used Fel-Pro gaskets and shaved head 0.012" for $50.00. Every thing else on car is tight and working great.

General Comments:

Although I have spent almost another 1k to get this car in good reliable shape again, I still feel like I got a great deal for a car of this level. This car is generally easy to work on, will probably last another 100k miles with minimal problems, and is a blast to drive hard. To me this is a lot of car for the money. You get 4 wheel vented disk brakes, 4 wheel independent suspension with shocks not struts, and it is rear wheel drive so it doesn't torque steer. I feel safe driving this car too (weighs 3500#), and it has some front end to it, not like some of those front drive boxes on the road.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th June, 2002

1987 Toyota Supra nn-Turbo 3.0 Inline 6

Summary:

The best car I have ever owned!!!

Faults:

I have only had a few things go wrong with the car since I have bought it.

The rear end leaks fluid a little bit it has done it since I bought it.

The power steering pump hose also exploded on me one day, but was an easy fix.

General Comments:

I have loved this car since I have bought it. It is a fairly fast car and I hope to do some engine mods to it. If anyone has any suggestions on how to get more torque out of a NA engine please let me know. E-mail me at Snomo292@aol.com Also if anyone has any pictures of their supra painted a different color please send it to me.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th May, 2002

1987 Toyota Supra Non-Turbo 3.0 I6

Summary:

Expensive-To-Maintain-Piece of JUNK

Faults:

When I first got the car the transmission had gone out. We also had to have the clutch replaced. The A/C does not work and the passenger window does not work. The car burns a lot of oil. The head gasket is going bad right now. The hatch leaks, and makes the car smell terrible. The muffler fell apart.

General Comments:

The car is a good car when it is in good shape. Do not buy a supra when it is in 'decent' shape.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 21st May, 2002

29th Mar 2004, 16:11

And just how much did you pay for your Supra?

2nd May 2004, 09:50

You have a very good point. Any car in my opinion that is bought for under 800 dollars, you are looking for trouble. Or at least a few problems you will have to fix. Save more for a newer year or better condition.

12th Oct 2009, 18:18

Here are some obvious facts to consider: As with any mechanical item, over time, things tend to wear out and eventually break. If you don't perform preventative maintenance on your vehicle, it will wear out sooner than it should. When you abuse a vehicle, it tends not to last very long. If you let a lot of little broken things add up because you are "cheap" then of course you end up with a piece of junk. I happen to like my Supra, 22 years old and still runs great... paint still shines, no rust and parts when needed are still available.

1987 Toyota Supra Liftback 3.0 twin cam turbo

Summary:

It's my favorite car yet!!!

Faults:

The alternator went out about a month ago.

Needs new brake pads.

The exhaust rusted and fell off, I've replaced it with a cherry bomb muffler and shiny tip.

The head gasket has not blown yet, but it has 161000 miles on it so it probably already has.

General Comments:

This car is very fast and handles great. It's a great car for someone who likes to race or drive fast, like myself.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th January, 2002