1986 Toyota Supra review from North America
"A huge disappointment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head Gasket Leak.
Coolant Leak.
Power Steering Hose.
Tires.
Window Defogger.
Seatbelt.
Brake Light.
General comments?
This car broke my heart. When I bought it I thought I had found a reasonably priced, nice-looking, retro 80's machine. Instead I got a completely unreliable car with repair costs greater than the original sticker price and a one hour walk when it overheated in the middle of nowhere. I strongly recommend no one buy this car. It is indeed very comfortable to sit in and has plenty of little gadgets. However, once you realise that the original designers made horrible flaws in terms of reliability you will agree that this car is not worth the effort. When I was looking for used cars I was advised Toyotas were very reliable; this car is the exception to the rule.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 137000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th January, 2003 |