Want To But Supra, Need Advise

[madmann29]

ok heres what happened. i saw a 1988 supra with 202,000 miles on it. its in good condition with no major marks, nice interior, 5 speed manual and the guy want $3000. is that a lot?

aright now a 88 supra with 202,000 miles on it, do u think that it would be in good running condition. its would be my first car to drive and 200000 miles sound like A LOT.

last i just looked at it, is there a way to tell if its turbo by the outside of the car, cuz i wasn't sure if it was or not.

THANKS A LOT!!!

[repinS]

not sure about the price, ask whether the head gasket has been done properly or not... and if so, ask the seller to define "proper" before you tell him what it is, the head bolts mustn't be torqued at stock specs, but rahter about 70 lbs.

if the HG hasn't blown, well,

it's VERY long overdue.

[madmann29]

ok, so if the head gasket was replaced then it should be runnin pretty good? and ne way to tell if its a turbo by just lookin at the outside?

[mobes]

The turbo's say "turbo" on the rear, check for the intercooler too.

Edit:
I also forgot to add that the N/A's are hardtop, turbo's are targa.

[madmann29]

ok, thanks, anything else i should look for to make sure it will be reliable. i'm gonna be 17 and this will be my first car, and i want it to hold up to my expectations

[mobes]

They are very reliable cars except for the head gasket. If that's been replaced you should be fine.

The turbo may need rebuilt if it isn't spooling quick or hitting full boost, but it won't effect the reliability of the car.

[supsupra]

i ve just decided to sell my 1988 supra turbo charged
if interested email me at bruce_peanut@hotmail.com