1998 Toyota Supra 3.0i petrol

Faults:

Undetected blown head gasket at 90k corroded block and cooling system, engine replaced. (Common problem to watch out for, I found out later)

General Comments:

Love it! Good solid fast comfortable to drive, plenty of power at the top of the rev range, less lower down makes cruising (relatively) economical. All the goodies, ABS, Cruise, Aircon, make it a car that I am going to miss, (growing family has forced sale). High mileage without service history could cost you BIG time. Toyota parts expensive, no third party parts available, not even scrap.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th May, 1998

21st Mar 2001, 06:49

Blown head gaskets are not a common MKIV problem. They *are* a common MKIII problem.

8th Jul 2001, 03:47

Any plans from Toyota to produce a sports car that rivals the Supra in the near future??

21st Oct 2002, 08:37

Not in the near future.

5th Aug 2003, 00:48

I currently have a Blown Head Gasket (BHG) on my 1995 MKIV NA at 37,000 kms.

It is correct that a BHG for MKIV's are rare.

1st Apr 2004, 05:38

Replying to earlier comment new supra mk v is unveiled later this year. keep an eye out.

15th Nov 2004, 14:24

I am interested in purchasing a Toyota Supra twin turbo - but concerned at the reviews stating a common fault is the head gasket blowing- how much does this cost (approx) to have replaced?

Mel k.

2nd Oct 2010, 18:54

Love the Supra. It's a bit heavy in my eyes. The new Supra is called Lexus LFA. Check out the Lexus IS-F as well. I have a Nissan Silvia; well it was a 240SX, but converted to a Silvia with big turbo injectors standalone etc... Putting 350 at the wheels at 950kg weight.