1998 Toyota Supra from UK and Ireland - Comments

Undetected blown head gasket at 90k corroded block and cooling system, engine replaced. (Common problem to watch out for, I found out later)

Love it! Good solid fast comfortable to drive, plenty of power at the top of the rev range, less lower down makes cruising (relatively) economical. All the goodies, ABS, Cruise, Aircon, make it a car that I am going to miss, (growing family has forced sale). High mileage without service history could cost you BIG time. Toyota parts expensive, no third party parts available, not even scrap.

Blown head gaskets are not a common MKIV problem. They *are* a common MKIII problem.

Any plans from Toyota to produce a sports car that rivals the Supra in the near future??

Not in the near future.

I currently have a Blown Head Gasket (BHG) on my 1995 MKIV NA at 37,000 kms.

It is correct that a BHG for MKIV's are rare.

Replying to earlier comment new supra mk v is unveiled later this year. keep an eye out.

I am interested in purchasing a Toyota Supra twin turbo - but concerned at the reviews stating a common fault is the head gasket blowing- how much does this cost (approx) to have replaced?

Mel k.