Okay well I hope this doesn't get locked, I did a bunch of searching and came up with most of the answers I want, but just need the opinion of Supra lovers now.
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A friend of mine has a white either 1987 or 1988 Supra he wants to sell me for $500. The only thing the car is missing is the engine, wiring harness, and ECU, (originally NA). Car has 187000KM on it, good paint, only needs a good polish and a fog light. Burgandy interior (mint), I believe it was a B&M short shifter it has, some re-done suspension components (balljoints and that important stuff).
What I am wondering is if it is worth it for me to buy this car. 500 seems like a screaming deal for a clean shell that is basically set up wide open for a GTE swap. The thing I think I will have the most problems with is the wiring. Bonus is I do have a place to store it for 4 months, lift to work on it, and mechanics to help me (I work at a Honda dealership).
I am just looking for some straight up answers on what people think of this chance. My opinion is obviously yes, but I want to step back and get some more opinions on if people think I should spend that much on a pre 89 non turbo shell.
Tom
Details:
A friend of mine has a white either 1987 or 1988 Supra he wants to sell me for $500. The only thing the car is missing is the engine, wiring harness, and ECU, (originally NA). Car has 187000KM on it, good paint, only needs a good polish and a fog light. Burgandy interior (mint), I believe it was a B&M short shifter it has, some re-done suspension components (balljoints and that important stuff).
What I am wondering is if it is worth it for me to buy this car. 500 seems like a screaming deal for a clean shell that is basically set up wide open for a GTE swap. The thing I think I will have the most problems with is the wiring. Bonus is I do have a place to store it for 4 months, lift to work on it, and mechanics to help me (I work at a Honda dealership).
I am just looking for some straight up answers on what people think of this chance. My opinion is obviously yes, but I want to step back and get some more opinions on if people think I should spend that much on a pre 89 non turbo shell.
Tom