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1988 Toyota Supra User Reviews

1988 Toyota Supra Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 26 reviews

  • Performance:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Appearance:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Overall:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 13 reviews
"power" 11 reviews
"handling" 10 reviews
"speed" 6 reviews
"fuel economy" 3 reviews
CONS
"power" 4 reviews
"fuel economy" 4 reviews
"turbo" 3 reviews
"roof" 2 reviews
"interior" 2 reviews

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Floyde writes:
1988 Toyota Supra 2 dr liftback turbo Review
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Absolute beast

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lil on the heavy side for the breaks installed

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Crankenstien A.k.a. Boost (thx Jared) — This is my favorite car that i have owned for pure driving experience, has great power with the stock 7mgte, but due to the infamous head gasket problems i blew the motor and got a 1jzgte installed with the extra power its even funner to drive. It accelerates like a beast once you hit boost, braking seems a bit sketchy but i think its because its the first car I've owned over 3000pounds, even so its easy to throw around corners even with the weight thanks to TEMS. The build quality seems awesome there's almost no rust the interior is still immaculate and this is a 21 year old car! the interior isn't sexy but its functional and comfortable and can handle abuse. The exterior at first glance wasn't anything special but as i started doing body work and looking at the car more i realized it has a very ominous presence and at times looks very feminine with the curves down the side but still masculine and sometimes scary from the strong boxy front. The gas millage is great if you don't hit boost often in the low gears, parts are cheap unless your doing something one off. I cant get over how fun this car is to drive if you ever get a chance take one for a spin, you'll thank yourself.

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Joshua writes:
1988 Toyota Supra 2 dr liftback standard Review
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plus side: Fun, goodlooking, stable FR car with lots of potential

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down side: Older, more maintanence, lacks power without mods

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N/a Mk3 Supra Review — Its a fun car, lacks the power of newer cars because it isn't the turbo model but hopefully once I finish my engine swap it won't have that problem anymore >:D. Though its pretty quick once its already rolling i.e. on the highway, its 23 years old and can keep up with RX-8's, 350Z's and most Mustangs (as long as there are not heavily modded). Its very stable feeling compared to other cars I've driven, its easy to feel when the limits of the car are being reached, won't surprise you in the middle of a corner unless your doing something rediculous lol. The body style looks great I constintly recieved compliments about the car until I got some body damage, the interior looks like an 80's car :P but its not unbearable and it fits with the exteriors appearance. They are old cars though so as with any older car there is going to be repairs and maintanence that must be done (METAL HEADGASKET AND APR STUDS lol), so if you want something that you can just take out run hard and not really worry about this might not be the right choice, unless you plan to refurbish the car from the start.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Toy4RK writes:
1988 Toyota Supra 2 dr liftback standard Review
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Cool looking car; fast without being overpriced

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Leaking oil; leaking roof

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Supra Needs Better Gaskets! — Owned an 88 Supra with Targa top from new until 10 years old. Sold it with 88K miles. Not a bad car, except twice I had to change the header gasket (a $2200 job each time) due to oil leaks. I finally gave up on the car when the roof gaskets would not allow the roof to seal properly and I had a wet lap everytime it rained. Easy to drive and maintain otherwise.

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Brent writes:
1988 Toyota Supra 2 dr liftback standard Review
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fast, somewhat good on gas, comfortable seats, loud exhaust, turns heads

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non-turbo :-( , not low enough, needs some bodywork, needs rims

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Great Car — fairly fast, good handling, paint looks great, great car to drive, easy to drive, targa top = awesomeness, smooth running engine, lots of performance and appearance upgrades are available, its a solid car, not much roll when taking corners at high speeds

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Miguel writes:
1988 Toyota Supra 2 dr liftback turbo Review
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Turbocharged inline six

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The Tail lights

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Supra — Performance- the bottom end on these cars are virtually bullet proof. You can do many bolt on upgrades more than doubling the stock horsepower and the internals will take it. Build Quality- the car is built solid. ive done minor repairs to the car besides its regular maintenance. the car is still running like new with 206,000 miles on it. Appearance- the car has an aerodynamic and sleek look. i really dont like the taillights on the car but besides that the car is awesome. Overall i love the car and it is very fun to drive.

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Jon writes:
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The power,handling an the looks.

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I hate that i dont got it no more!

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Awesome Car! — One of the best cars Ive had! And I owned had 20 cars. Its fast with the straight six motor,handles awesome with the nice wide tires all around,good on gas an you cant for get the fun you can have with this car!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Dan writes:
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Buy it for its handling, power, and curb appeal. The Supra has the whole package.

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Avoid this car if you are an idiot.

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Hands Down, The Best Car I've Ever Had The Pleasure Of Owning — I bought it knowing full well that it likely had the notorious blown head gasket. Sure enough, it was well on its way when I got the car. I wasn't too concerned about that since I was planning on a rebuild anyway. I chose this specific one because it was for sale by the original purchaser. That's right, this baby is 23 years old, and I'm the second owner. It also had a mere 119 000 kms on it when I picked it up for a sum so small, it would make your head spin.

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Mark writes:
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Very fun, stylish

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Non turbo is a bit of a snail after about 4,000 rpm, kinda soft

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Get One As A Toy! — Fun car, gets a lot of looks, especially with the roof off. Could use a turbo, but still has enough get up and go. May need stiffer suspension from stock, at higher speeds it tends to roll a bit. Excellent as a toy lol

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Andrew writes:
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It is a very fun car and you don't see very many around anymore.

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Don't avoid it! If you can find one good condition for a reasonable price, buy it!

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This Car Is Awesome! I Plan On Keeping It For As Long As I Can. — This is an awesome car! I love it! i got it for a birthday gift and i drive it all the time. Its in great shape for a 22 year old car. It has 140k miles on it but it still runs great.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Adam writes:
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quick,cheap,reliable,fun,very stylish for even standards now

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hard to find parts for, and the big doors can be inconvinece at parking lot

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Best Of Both Worlds — parts are becoming rare, but its well worth the effort to find them performance is even impressive compared to cars today apperance is a lil dated compared to new cars but it still retains that aggressive look that keeps it up to date with todays cars mpg is good if u look at what it weighs and the hp, 22mpg daily. could prob get better but that would ruin the fun :P very fun car to drive, 5 spd and the sound of a inline6, the suspenson switch in teh center of the consol just adds to the nastagia u get when ur on those back roads :)

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $8,900 Average Instant Market Value $5,347 Average Instant Market Value $3,142 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 22 22 29
Horsepower 200 146 145
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.0 43.0 44.0

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1997 Toyota Supra Reviews

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Great ride, handling, brakes, sound, great stereo, very reliable, quality construction, looks new after 16 years! People stop me on the street or in parking lots and ask if I want to sell the car or i... Read More

Good Handling, Nice Highway Commuter By Hiroyuki

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1996 Toyota Supra Reviews

I Love My Supra Twin-turbo By Stephen

The Supra is an all around great sports car. Handles nice, plenty of power and at the current power level, 420 hp is plenty of power my needs. It's very comfortable cruising around town, or on the... Read More

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Not the greatest low end outta the 2j toyota has definatly made a beautiful car here and none the less even tho it lacks a bit of power its still fun as hell to drive. The handeling in these things ... Read More

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1995 Toyota Supra Reviews

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This car is a beast and is very reliable and i love it... i beat an m3 at the lights days ago and that made me extremely happy its the most fun car to drive in my opinion i will never get rid of it Read More

The Legend Of Street Racing - The Supra By sreed_47

This car is the greatest car for street racing. They are extremely rare as you can't find a running Supra. This has all the performance, looks, style, confort and raw power any racing driver could eve... Read More

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1994 Toyota Supra Reviews

Toyota Supra Bpu By John

Classic, can't go wrong with this car, if you're single or not married yet. Think about it, add an intercooler, air intake, and put the boost up and you have ~450rwhp (NA version). Isn't that crazy?... Read More

Its Absolutly Pure Sex On Wheels By Liam

This car is just awsome in every way, looks great, drives superb. gets looks from any body no mater where you go. will accelerate the same as a Type R yet keep on ging when the type R runs out of go S... Read More

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