1987 Toyota Supra review from North America

Head gaskets, this is common. If you buy a Supra, make sure the head gasket was done properly the day you buy it. Otherwise you'll be doing the head gasket. I don't care if it was running nice, head gaskets blow here easily. When these cars were new they often got new engines because of the head gasket problems. They were also known to blow at 50 000KM new. The head gasket problem is terrible to fix. I did one and won't ever do one again. Dealer costs to do one is at least 25hrs=expensive+parts. Fix it properly, meaning don't just throw a new gasket in, machine the block and head. Put in an aftermarket head gasket. Do the valve seals while you're at it.

These cars blow head gaskets, otherwise they are good. Stay away from the turbo cars. They are even harder on the head gaskets. Remember they cost a fortune to fix the head gasket and there is no warranty on how long it will last. My friends only lasted 20 000KM and this cost him $2000 to fix. Toyotas are good cars, but sadly this is probably the worst car they ever built.

My Tercel will run till 2050 with regular oil changes and this car is a 1981. So don't be sour at Toyota, buy a used MR2, you'll find it better than a Supra. They are bullet proof, can't blow the head gasket and nothing goes wrong. Some advice here folks. Buy an MR2, you'll be much happier.