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Toyota Supra Used Car Review

The Toyota Supra is to assembly line performance automobiles what the Colt .45 is to pistols, what nuclear fission is to bombs, and what Gibson is to electric guitars.

In other words, it is a modern day classic unlike many others, a car who's end of production is still lamented to this day the world over by automotive enthusiasts just about everywhere.

So iconic has the Supra name become, it evokes a sense of power, acceleration, and sheer performance exceeded perhaps only by the words Sky and Line (when put together). The Toyota Supra is a drivers car, no doubt about it. Many an overzealous automotive enthusiast ran out and bought an MkIV Toyota Supra, only to find out it was far more car than they, or the roads they drove on, could handle.

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Fortunately, the earlier generations of the Toyota Supra were still performance cars, but much less intimidating (in most forms), arguably more comfortable, and yet just as much fun to drive.

Most importantly (these days at least) they are far cheaper to own and far more abundant. The final MkIV Toyota Supra was sold in the United States in 1999, but Toyota continued to produce the car up until 2002 in Japan.

Forgetting the first generation Toyota Supra--a mostly re-badged and powered up Toyota Celica, the 2nd and 3rd generation (MkII and MkIII) Toyota Supra is fairly common, fairly priced, and can be a great performance car bargain.

Even back in 1982 the Supra was capable, out of the box, of a 9.8 second 0-60 time and could pull a 17.2 second quarter mile at 80 mph (130 km/h). Respectable to say the least, and it only got better (by 1984 160hp, by 1986.5 200hp and so on).

By 1986.5 the Supra shared more with the Japaense market Toyota Soarer than with the Celica, recieving Toyota's flagship and legendary Mark III 260hp turbo charged inline six cylinder engine.

Though not free from some common problems (head gaskets, valvle seals) the Toyota Supra generally held up very well. Driveline and interior components and trim levels were above average, in keeping with most Toyotas of that day.

In most markets decent used Toyota Supras can be found with a little digging and are often in decent condition. The Supra, in North America at least, was usually purchased as a luxury sports car, not a performance platform, so many were driven lightly and well maintained.

Though the six cylinder engine is certainly thirstier than some, the Toyota Supra is a fairly heavy car and carries around a lot of luxury options, so overall the fual economy isn't unreasonable given the weight and performance.

The Toyota Supra is an excellent used car choice for those with a thirst for performance and style in a unique Toyota pacakge.

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