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Langwarrin, VIC
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February 2004
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Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Wed, 24 March 2004 09:11
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Help me out here peoples,
I found a MA70 Supra today for sale, wanted $8k, engine looks in ok to good condition, 7M-GE, Automatic, 311,000ks on the clock, Auto is responsive, but I prefer a manual!
Body is reasonably straight, boring stereo in it.
Have knocked seller to $7k including RWC, 1 year Rego, plus repair to most problems I've spotted, left it pending a mechanics inspection.
So, for a nice Toyota under $10-12k, is it worth getting the N/A Auto Supra and living with it till I want a 1JZ or 7M-GTE and a Manual gearbox??
Will upload a pic as soon as it comes off my email..
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[Updated on: Sun, 28 March 2004 13:10]
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Location:
Epping, Sydney
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April 2003
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Wed, 24 March 2004 23:24
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seems like $7k is pretty alright too me.
if you go manual conversion that would cost about $2k - this means "total" is $9k which is an average price I guess for a manual supra
now, turbo manual supras range from near 10k to 14 max (7m), SO, I would say it is a good deal if your end goal is to have a 1j or 2j in it. it is a nice start, and if the body is clean then that makes a good platform.
now if you were thinking of just whacking a 7mgte in there, then I would say it is NOT a good deal 
my 2c anyway dude
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Location:
Langwarrin, VIC
Registered:
February 2004
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Thu, 25 March 2004 01:56
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Thanks for actually commenting unlike everyone else who looked but didnt talk!
Im passing up the offer, awaiting a better one, its not as nice as I would have liked for a MA70. 
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August 2002
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Thu, 25 March 2004 05:50
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If you want a manual turbo......
buy a manual turbo
save you time and money
Unless of course an absolute awesome body comes along that you cant pass up. 
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Location:
Langwarrin, VIC
Registered:
February 2004
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Fri, 26 March 2004 01:02
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I've got an look in at a $5900 stock MA70 Manual at the moment, hoping its worth it, as it will save me insurance money till I sort out what I want it to be later..
Thanks for the advice BlackSupra.
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Location:
NSW, Blacktown region
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Fri, 26 March 2004 01:47
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mate import one from www.prestigemotorsport.com.au and speak to geoff Risby. They got some import ones thar are fairly modded for good prices already. plus 15yr rule which means you can get em hear now or sometime soon this year withoout compliance....
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Location:
Ballarat, Victoria
Registered:
March 2003
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Fri, 26 March 2004 02:16
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theres a black ma70 gt limited, 5 speed, etc for sale in ballarat, $11,000. very straight. i made a thread in here with the exact details if you're interested....
if you're still interested let me know and ill get some pics/details/phone numbers
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Location:
Langwarrin, VIC
Registered:
February 2004
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Sun, 28 March 2004 13:11
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Thx Allan, I did mean 311,000!
Not looking at that example any more, but still interested in cheaper Mk3's.. but, im pretty pov after just having moved out of home, so will see what happens...
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Location:
Perth
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August 2003
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Sun, 28 March 2004 15:27
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my friend got a ga70 twin turbo auto for $7000
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Location:
Castlemaine Vic
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November 2002
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Sun, 28 March 2004 21:36
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as the saying goes, you get what you pay for i say take your time and spend a little more $$$, most MA70 supras are getting old now and run down, costing ppl to much to fix etc , hence why their selling.
theres usually 2-3 in the melb trading post every week
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Location:
Langwarrin, VIC
Registered:
February 2004
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Mon, 29 March 2004 01:27
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I'll take my time, I promise..
But, I dont hugely mind about the engine heaps, I have a list of Mods planned for it 
Body needs to be straight but!
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Location:
Canberra ACT
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August 2003
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Mon, 29 March 2004 05:32
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I found my supra with less km's and aero top (same auto NA) for 8k (and that was't the BEST deal, but alright), and it had a straight body, So you'll find better deals, and if your not too fussed about the engine, don't let that straight body get away!, be ready with a deposit i've found always helps too  good luck finding one!
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Location:
tas
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June 2002
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Mon, 29 March 2004 05:47
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i payed $2500 for mine
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Location:
Canberra ACT
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August 2003
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Mon, 29 March 2004 05:52
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Before or after import costs 
I wish i had a digital dash..
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Location:
tas
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June 2002
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Mon, 29 March 2004 06:26
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after
just good timing really, the guy i buaght it off, had to move to hong kong within a few weeks, and took my $2500 offer.
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Location:
Langwarrin, VIC
Registered:
February 2004
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Wed, 31 March 2004 02:43
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Thanks for the hints peeps.
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Location:
Camden, NSW
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June 2002
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Wed, 31 March 2004 09:43
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If your plan is to turbo it later on, try and find a PERFECTLY straight car, even if it cost that little bit extra. I personally wouldnt buy a turbo model (even though i did) as my car has been off the road too long being rebuilt etc. At least you can do the work to the engine while its out of thew car and then just slot it in. In the long run a straight, rust free body is the way to go, especially if you have long term plans for the car. Just take your time, and dont be pushed around by the owner, do research, know what they are worth and dont pay more than its worth
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Location:
sydney
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June 2003
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Re: Price Check: MA70 Supra,
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Thu, 01 April 2004 04:29
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dont know if someone already said this but CHECK FOR A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. hopefully the head has been re-torque
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