1989 Toyota Supra Turbo review from North America
"Style, Power, Potential, Control that won't break the bank"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have only a few complaints about this car.
I replaced the clutch two days after I brought it home. It was my first manual transmission car, but I know I couldn't have killed the clutch in just two days.
The taillight failure sensor should be reworked. When it fails you have no brake lights and there is no indication given to the driver.
The drivers door handle is used quite a bit. This can lead to cracks developing in the metal around the handle. This should have been reinforced at the factory.
General comments?
This is a stylish car with a serious potential. It is not as recognizable as the fourth generation Supra, but that is a good thing as you can slip past certain "traps" that would surely get another car looked at a bit more closely.
Upgrades can bring this car to the performance levels of some so-called "Super Cars".
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 163000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fairmont |
| Date of Entry | 3rd August, 2003 |