1988 Toyota Supra Turbo turbo
Summary:
Keeping this car forever, don't care how much it costs
Faults:
Head gasket at 68500k. Not sure how bad, if the head is warped or the cylinder is cracked.
General Comments:
Car is quick once the turbo spools at around 2500 RPM. It has a slow takeoff if the turbo isn't spooled when accelerating from a dig.
The seats are very comfortable.
The car looks amazing; diamond white targa, 69k, all original. The car had been garaged, and I'm the 2nd owner. The body and paint is seriously as good as a car from 2005.
The car handles and hugs the road excellently. The suspension is stiff, but that's what you want; it feels like your car is one with the street.
I just love the way the car looks. It's so unique and distinctive, and doesn't look like a plain old Toyota.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd August, 2007
26th Mar 2021, 12:59
I know this is an older review, but head gaskets are a well known common fault in this car. Toyota recommended different torque on the head bolts in later years which seemed to have stopped the issue. You and other Supra owners might find this link helpful - http://www.supras.org.nz/techinfo/bhg.htm
An older site and there is probably better/more updated info about this on the internet by now, but the basics are there.
Anyways the 88 Supra is still an iconic car (mostly thanks to games like Gran Turismo), enjoy it anyone who has one!