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Shells · 03-30-2008, 08:36 PM

Well, the time has come for me to finally sell it. I've gone back and forth about this decision for quite some time now, but I need to just do it.

1997 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
6 Speed
83,xxx Miles

Asking $32,000 obo

This car is bone stock with the exception of:

ARC blow off valve
Pioneer head unit w/ iPod connector
Viper alarm
Optima battery
TRD 160 degree thermostat

Obviously, those hardly even count as "mods", but I wanted to express that aside from those minor things, the car is just as it came from the factory. I purchased the car in 2006 with 80,900 miles on it. Today, it has 83,5xx. I've had it for almost two years now and I've put less than 3000 miles on it.

Maintenance
Shortly after I purchased it, the water pump went bad, so I replaced it with a brand new OEM pump. The timing belt had already been replaced, but I figured I'd throw a new one on anyway. I also figured I'd throw the TRD thermostat on there as well. The shifter seal has also been replaced. Finally, I just did the valve stem seals.

The bad
It leaks a little bit from the transmission area. While not confirmed, I believe the clutch slave cylinder is leaking, not the transmission.

If you're interested, or know someone who is, please let me know.

Serious inquiries only!
That statement is as serious as the internet. Look, I'm not trying to be an arrogant bastard, but c'mon - it's a Supra. Everywhere I go in it, I get 938,457,234 guys coming up to me asking me about it or whatever. The last thing I want is for some guy to come waste my time because he wants to drive it around. Any interested buyers can come take a look, ask all the questions you want, and I'll take you around the area.

Questions, comments, lowball offers, and guys from the UK with fake cashier's checks welcome.

agame001 · 03-30-2008, 10:35 PM

nooo! why would you even sell this?!?! don't tell us that you're going to buy and then track the hell out of a 1998 kouki with the money. $32k is a very reasonable price. good luck. you should sell that pontiac instead

hehe.

ka24de_s14 · 03-30-2008, 10:50 PM

cleanest supra ever glws

Shells · 03-30-2008, 11:20 PM

Haha, that Firehawk is my roommate's car. He actually just sold it though.

Anyway, I'm selling because I have two cars, a bike, and I'm about to buy a house. I'm really into my bike right now ('07 R6) and I'm not rich enough to dump money into all four of these (240, Supra, R6, house) like I would like to. The Supra sits in my garage almost all the time (hence the under 3,000 miles in two years) so I just don't get to enjoy it enough. Short and sweet, it just doesn't make sense to have it sitting around.

Thanks for the compliments.

Sonic Motor · 03-31-2008, 12:11 AM

damit I wish i could afford a mk4 supra.
Know anyone that wants to buy my brand new tomei mk4 supra 2 way LSD?

Shells · 03-31-2008, 12:27 AM

Sorry, I don't know anyone.

biggiesmalls240 · 03-31-2008, 12:31 AM

why isnt 32k sitting around when i need it lol

*exitspeed* · 03-31-2008, 08:25 AM

Wow, I can't believe these are going for that much.

Beautiful car.

YoungGun · 03-31-2008, 10:28 AM

Lots of money! Beautiful car!

Sonic Motor · 03-31-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exitspeed

Wow, I can't believe these are going for that much.

Beautiful car.

so you checked KBB too eh?
Hahah I had to do it.

Shells · 03-31-2008, 12:41 PM

Haha, yes I went to the Toyota dealership the other week to pick something up and about 9 sales reps swarmed the car when I pulled up. While I was inside, I guess they took the liberty of running the VIN to determine the original purchase price and KBB wholesale, etc.

They said there were some options too far back to search, but they estimated the original sale price to be ~$48,000 and the current wholesale KBB value is currently listed at $29,000. They were nice enough to give me the papers they printed out. I'm not quite sure what the difference is (if any) between wholesale KBB and 'regular' KBB?

jaydmravy · 03-31-2008, 04:33 PM

your making the biggest mistake of your life lol but people have their reasons glws

number80 · 03-31-2008, 05:14 PM

The supra is the only modern day car that is an investment. My cousin could have bought one in 1998 for 20,000 bone stock, but he spent 35k+ on his drag civic since we were delusional and thought we'd make it to the pro level.

Today his civic is a 650hp all cut up drag car and rotting away with no more funds to race. Now the supra's value just keeps going up and they are becoming harder to find.

Shells · 03-31-2008, 07:55 PM

I know it's a tough decision for me to sell, but I think it's the right one. Hell, even my girlfriend is telling me I probably shouldn't sell it (lol). In time, something else will come along for me.

HKSdrift3r · 03-31-2008, 08:32 PM

all i can type right now is "wow, that car is immaculate!!!". Good luck man, hope its the right decision.

WagDatto · 03-31-2008, 10:05 PM

Just saw your ad on supraforums this morning, I even did a quick double-take that I was on Zilvia, because it's rare to see something that beautiful and clean come through this site. That's a rad price, too, for something clean, unmolested and pretty much bone stock with low miles!

I remember seeing the ads a few months ago with stock supras from a few different MKIV years with only like 5k miles on them going for 60-80k... crazy investments!

Tearlessj · 03-31-2008, 11:17 PM

Wow this is such a low price! I wish I was old enough for something like this. Need a few years to finish school and get hired!

sirhc · 04-01-2008, 01:22 AM

Sell the S14. lol

mayco_86 · 04-01-2008, 08:14 AM

Interested in any trades by any chance.

Sonic Motor · 04-01-2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaydmravy

your making the biggest mistake of your life lol but people have their reasons glws

yep yep, big mistake. I wouldnt sell it haha

khmer1 · 04-01-2008, 08:45 AM

damn i wonder if i am able to finance it DAMN I WANT IT

why o why are you selling this sell the 240 and the bike but keep the supra you will be happier when you realize you made a good decision to keep it

Shells · 04-01-2008, 09:48 AM

Well, that's it guys. Some lady ran a light last night and smacked right into me. Pics coming soon, but I'm pretty sure it's totalled.

April Fools!! Haha. Car is still for sale.

Sorry, no trades.

Edit: Oh, and sell the S14 and the bike? Are you kidding? I would never daily drive this thing.

dln78 · 04-01-2008, 09:59 AM

A 1997 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo with a 6-Speed Getrag transmission with only 83,xxx miles for only $32,000? Don't sell her!! If you do, you will never find a cleaner more immaculate supra in that kind of pristine condition ever again! If I ever get a supra, my wife would have to kill me to make me sell it. I agree with khmer1, sell the 240 and the bike and keep the supra. Or keep the bike and the supra and sell the 240. Man o man... Honestly, you should really keep her. There are not many supra's out there anymore that are clean and stock like yours. By far, your's is one of the cleanest MKIV's left. You should really think about it.

Shells · 04-01-2008, 01:26 PM

Arg! Shut up guys!

Someone needs to come buy this thing before I end up changing my mind.

JtWo · 04-01-2008, 05:57 PM

change your mind. its the right thing to do. its your destiny.

your destiny

OPTIONII · 04-01-2008, 07:53 PM

do you have the title of the car? I'm very interested!, please let me know. Maybe we can workout something. thanks

Fred Allen Burge · 04-01-2008, 08:32 PM

Sell the crap out of that thing. Supras are extremely over valued. Seriously. Cash out while they are worth so much and pay down on the house.

Fred

Tearlessj · 04-01-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred Allen Burge

Sell the crap out of that thing. Supras are extremely over valued. Seriously. Cash out while they are worth so much and pay down on the house.

Fred

Hey smartguy, the value of that supra will NEVER go down! Especially a 97-98.

MikeisNissan · 04-01-2008, 09:25 PM

aw man so nice.

Shells · 04-01-2008, 09:36 PM

Supras projected values for the future can be argued from both sides of the coin. Who knows, perhaps it will join the ranks of the american muscle cars and other such cars shown at auctions. Perhaps not.

Having said that...

I've received a few offers already at the "Good" KBB value, which is what I feel the condition of the car is; however, the rarity of the Supra commands a higher price, generally speaking, and a lower mileage stock Supra is hard to find. I think my asking price is fair.

03-30-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
Shells Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	'97 Toyota Supra Turbo Well, the time has come for me to finally sell it. I've gone back and forth about this decision for quite some time now, but I need to just do it. 1997 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 6 Speed 83,xxx Miles Asking $32,000 obo This car is bone stock with the exception of: ARC blow off valve Pioneer head unit w/ iPod connector Viper alarm Optima battery TRD 160 degree thermostat Obviously, those hardly even count as "mods", but I wanted to express that aside from those minor things, the car is just as it came from the factory. I purchased the car in 2006 with 80,900 miles on it. Today, it has 83,5xx. I've had it for almost two years now and I've put less than 3000 miles on it. Maintenance Shortly after I purchased it, the water pump went bad, so I replaced it with a brand new OEM pump. The timing belt had already been replaced, but I figured I'd throw a new one on anyway. I also figured I'd throw the TRD thermostat on there as well. The shifter seal has also been replaced. Finally, I just did the valve stem seals. The bad It leaks a little bit from the transmission area. While not confirmed, I believe the clutch slave cylinder is leaking, not the transmission. If you're interested, or know someone who is, please let me know. Serious inquiries only! That statement is as serious as the internet. Look, I'm not trying to be an arrogant bastard, but c'mon - it's a Supra. Everywhere I go in it, I get 938,457,234 guys coming up to me asking me about it or whatever. The last thing I want is for some guy to come waste my time because he wants to drive it around. Any interested buyers can come take a look, ask all the questions you want, and I'll take you around the area. Questions, comments, lowball offers, and guys from the UK with fake cashier's checks welcome. Last edited by Shells; 04-09-2008 at 05:03 PM.. Reason: Edited info about the transmission.

03-30-2008, 10:35 PM	#2
agame001 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riverside,CA Age: 25 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nooo! why would you even sell this?!?! don't tell us that you're going to buy and then track the hell out of a 1998 kouki with the money. $32k is a very reasonable price. good luck. you should sell that pontiac instead hehe. __________________ save the 240s

03-31-2008, 12:11 AM	#5
Sonic Motor Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Baldwin Park 626!! * AIM: karlwasabi / doridet240 * 626drift.com / SonicMotor.com Age: 28 Posts: 6,619 Trader Rating: (106) Feedback Score: 106 reviews	damit I wish i could afford a mk4 supra. Know anyone that wants to buy my brand new tomei mk4 supra 2 way LSD? __________________ VarrsToen Wheels and Achilles Tire Sale S13 Coupe & Hatch Red/Clear & Smoked Taillights! Coilover Sale! - BC Racing, Stance, Feal, Megan Racing, KSport Bucket Seats on a Budget - BACK IN STOCK!1!! Follow us on Facebook!

03-31-2008, 12:31 AM	#7
biggiesmalls240 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland Age: 26 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why isnt 32k sitting around when i need it lol __________________ ..a lot a slow sing'n 'n flower bring'n if my burgler alarm starts ring'n..

03-31-2008, 08:25 AM	#8
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 33 Posts: 18,770 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Wow, I can't believe these are going for that much. Beautiful car. __________________

03-30-2008, 10:50 PM	#3
ka24de_s14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Socal, Ca Age: 24 Posts: 249 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cleanest supra ever glws

03-30-2008, 11:20 PM	#4
Shells Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha, that Firehawk is my roommate's car. He actually just sold it though. Anyway, I'm selling because I have two cars, a bike, and I'm about to buy a house. I'm really into my bike right now ('07 R6) and I'm not rich enough to dump money into all four of these (240, Supra, R6, house) like I would like to. The Supra sits in my garage almost all the time (hence the under 3,000 miles in two years) so I just don't get to enjoy it enough. Short and sweet, it just doesn't make sense to have it sitting around. Thanks for the compliments.

03-31-2008, 12:27 AM	#6
Shells Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry, I don't know anyone.

03-31-2008, 10:28 AM	#9
YoungGun Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 818-951 SoCal Posts: 3,722 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Lots of money! Beautiful car! __________________ codysarem.wordpress.com

03-31-2008, 12:41 PM	#11
Shells Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha, yes I went to the Toyota dealership the other week to pick something up and about 9 sales reps swarmed the car when I pulled up. While I was inside, I guess they took the liberty of running the VIN to determine the original purchase price and KBB wholesale, etc. They said there were some options too far back to search, but they estimated the original sale price to be ~$48,000 and the current wholesale KBB value is currently listed at $29,000. They were nice enough to give me the papers they printed out. I'm not quite sure what the difference is (if any) between wholesale KBB and 'regular' KBB?

03-31-2008, 04:33 PM	#12
jaydmravy Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 260 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	your making the biggest mistake of your life lol but people have their reasons glws __________________ -jaydmravy

03-31-2008, 05:14 PM	#13
number80 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The supra is the only modern day car that is an investment. My cousin could have bought one in 1998 for 20,000 bone stock, but he spent 35k+ on his drag civic since we were delusional and thought we'd make it to the pro level. Today his civic is a 650hp all cut up drag car and rotting away with no more funds to race. Now the supra's value just keeps going up and they are becoming harder to find.

03-31-2008, 07:55 PM	#14
Shells Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know it's a tough decision for me to sell, but I think it's the right one. Hell, even my girlfriend is telling me I probably shouldn't sell it (lol). In time, something else will come along for me.

03-31-2008, 08:32 PM	#15
HKSdrift3r Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	all i can type right now is "wow, that car is immaculate!!!". Good luck man, hope its the right decision.

03-31-2008, 10:05 PM	#16
WagDatto Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, NorCal Posts: 1,283 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: WagDatto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Just saw your ad on supraforums this morning, I even did a quick double-take that I was on Zilvia, because it's rare to see something that beautiful and clean come through this site. That's a rad price, too, for something clean, unmolested and pretty much bone stock with low miles! I remember seeing the ads a few months ago with stock supras from a few different MKIV years with only like 5k miles on them going for 60-80k... crazy investments! __________________ http://garagezoku.blogspot.com

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03-31-2008, 11:17 PM	#17
Tearlessj Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis Age: 21 Posts: 1,762 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Wow this is such a low price! I wish I was old enough for something like this. Need a few years to finish school and get hired! __________________ Nagasaki Motors Friends help you move. Real friends help you move bodies.

04-01-2008, 01:22 AM	#18
sirhc Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: aTx Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Sell the S14. lol

04-01-2008, 08:14 AM	#19
mayco_86 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 987 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Interested in any trades by any chance.

04-01-2008, 08:45 AM	#21
khmer1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: living in Columbus OH, hometown MARYLAND Posts: 410 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	damn i wonder if i am able to finance it DAMN I WANT IT why o why are you selling this sell the 240 and the bike but keep the supra you will be happier when you realize you made a good decision to keep it

04-01-2008, 09:48 AM	#22
Shells Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, that's it guys. Some lady ran a light last night and smacked right into me. Pics coming soon, but I'm pretty sure it's totalled. April Fools!! Haha. Car is still for sale. Sorry, no trades. Edit: Oh, and sell the S14 and the bike? Are you kidding? I would never daily drive this thing.

04-01-2008, 09:59 AM	#23
dln78 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A 1997 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo with a 6-Speed Getrag transmission with only 83,xxx miles for only $32,000? Don't sell her!! If you do, you will never find a cleaner more immaculate supra in that kind of pristine condition ever again! If I ever get a supra, my wife would have to kill me to make me sell it. I agree with khmer1, sell the 240 and the bike and keep the supra. Or keep the bike and the supra and sell the 240. Man o man... Honestly, you should really keep her. There are not many supra's out there anymore that are clean and stock like yours. By far, your's is one of the cleanest MKIV's left. You should really think about it.

04-01-2008, 01:26 PM	#24
Shells Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Arg! Shut up guys! Someone needs to come buy this thing before I end up changing my mind.

04-01-2008, 05:57 PM	#25
JtWo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bay Area, California Age: 24 Posts: 752 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	change your mind. its the right thing to do. its your destiny. your destiny __________________ -Jawn

04-01-2008, 07:53 PM	#26
OPTIONII Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do you have the title of the car? I'm very interested!, please let me know. Maybe we can workout something. thanks

04-01-2008, 08:32 PM	#27
Fred Allen Burge Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Age: 33 Posts: 477 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Sell the crap out of that thing. Supras are extremely over valued. Seriously. Cash out while they are worth so much and pay down on the house. Fred

04-01-2008, 09:25 PM	#29
MikeisNissan Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Earth, Section 301 Age: 26 Posts: 3,507 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	aw man so nice.

04-01-2008, 09:36 PM	#30
Shells Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Supras projected values for the future can be argued from both sides of the coin. Who knows, perhaps it will join the ranks of the american muscle cars and other such cars shown at auctions. Perhaps not. Having said that... I've received a few offers already at the "Good" KBB value, which is what I feel the condition of the car is; however, the rarity of the Supra commands a higher price, generally speaking, and a lower mileage stock Supra is hard to find. I think my asking price is fair.

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