Help Buying A Supra

[Neo_1221]

So I'm in the market for a car, and I found an '87 Toyota Supra Turbo for cheap. It is a little beat up, but only has 113K miles on it. However, the owner says that it makes a knocking noise and he thinks the head needs to be replaced. I really like the idea of 230hp, but I want to know how much it is going to cost to replace the head or how hard it would be to do it myself. Do you think it would be a worthwhile investment? I'm a poor college student :( , so I cant afford to spend a whole lot on fixing it up right now. Thanks!

[BIONIC]

So I'm in the market for a car, and I found an '87 Toyota Supra Turbo for cheap. It is a little beat up, but only has 113K miles on it. However, the owner says that it makes a knocking noise and he thinks the head needs to be replaced. I really like the idea of 230hp, but I want to know how much it is going to cost to replace the head or how hard it would be to do it myself. Do you think it would be a worthwhile investment? I'm a poor college student  :( , so I cant afford to spend a whole lot on fixing it up right now. Thanks!

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knocking if funds are an issue stay AWAY

[Yarisboy]

gonna cost you alot to fix run and maintain a supra m8, i'd avoid it if times are tight :(

[Stu8]

I'd keep my Eye out for another, if I was you. :)

But if you've got the patience, space and finance, then it would be a good restoration project.

But finding a head of a 1G-GTE might be tricky though.

[Neo_1221]

But if you've got the patience, space and finance, then it would be a good restoration project.

Well patience and time I have, but money is a different story. It would be a great car to have but I think I'll pass this one up. I will keep my eyes open for another though. Thanks for the advice guys!

[Martin F]

But finding a head of a 1G-GTE might be tricky though.

How do you know its a 2.0litre 1G-GTE ?

Chances are that knocking is nothing to do with the head but is the big ends. Its not that unusual on the 7M-GTE.

Supra's nowadays are cheap to acquire but not cheap to service or repair (in relevant terms)

[Stu8]

How do you know its a 2.0litre  1G-GTE ?

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Well I dont :P

but I've been told it was the best engine for the MK3 B)

[Martin F]

but I've been told it was the best engine for the MK3  B)

Really ! Well somebody told you wrong :P

The best engine ever fitted to a MK3 (from the factory) was the 1JZ-GTE

[Stu8]

Thats probably what i ment to say :fishyface:

all these numbers it's like studying maths all over again :D

[Martin F]

all these numbers it's like studying maths all over again    :D

Nah, can't be that bad i failed maths !