1983 Toyota Supra L-Type review from North America
"A real mans car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet has gone wrong. Just a little rust.
General comments?
The '83 Supra is a powerful car, even for an automatic.
It's extremely fun to drive and handeling is really good.
The only thing I don't like about the car is the dome light inside, it is annoyingly dim. You can't see anything with it.
The car feels amazingly big when inside, but feels extremely solid.
The brakes are pretty good too. It comes standard with 4-wheel disk brakes.
The seats are amazingly comfortable. With automatic lumber support and 8 settings to the seat, you can sit in it for hours on end.
It is a bit hard to steer when not moving, because it doesn't have any power steering. But it's still manageable.
The interior is extremely 80s, especially the steering wheel and dash. But the stereo is pretty killer and rivals most of the ones in cars today.
The sunroof is great! Almost as big as the roof itself, and goes back half way. A great feature to the car.
The purr the car gives off is mesmerizing. You'll definitley know this car isn't a wuss.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 Inline-6 Automatic |
| 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 | 180000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 192383 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercury Topaz |
| Date of Entry | 15th September, 2003 |