1985 Toyota Supra P-type review from North America
"A race car you can use in real life as well"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In my three years and over 30,000 miles of ownership, nearly nothing went wrong with this car. I had to replace the gas tank when it got it, because a small hole had rusted in it about half way up. Other than that, regular oil and filter changes were the only things I had to put into it.
General comments?
While the horsepower (167 stock) may no longer be impressive compared with the cars manufactured today, the suspension and steering still make this an outstanding ride.
Everyone expects a Supra to be a high performance car. Everyone knows that Toyotas are bulletproof. The surprise with this car is how utilitarian it is. The rear seats, while not good for a long trip, are certainly large enough for adults to ride in while driving around town. These seats also fold down, which, along with the large hatch, makes for an astounding ability to move large items around in the back of this sports car.
A number of little touches make this car truly a joy to operate. The driver's seat is one of the most comfortable ever. There are little lights positioned wherever you might want or need one. There are sprayers to clean off the headlights.
All in all, it's a fun car to drive and surpisingly practical.
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| A fixer-upper with potential |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L inline 6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 147000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 29th April, 2002 |