Toyota Supra MK3 | The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly…

Hey guys welcome back to the channel and today we have another good bad and ugly! Don’t worry I didn’t forget about the new budget car series I just had a couple other vids to make. This time on the mk3 Supra due to a user suggestion! I hope you enjoy and if you do, please be sure to like, comment another video you wanna see, and subscribe for more!!
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[@Yojujux]

The crazy thing is I got my mk3 with the the int being a 9/10 and the paint being like a 7/10 it was really well kept and it’s all original on the interior.

[@drakeo6714]

Microphone 😳 dang bro marky is moving up in life 😮‍💨

[@markroden]

Lmao I’m tryin out here man

[@greenboy2954]

​@@markrodenmk3 supra was my dad's second car and he still has it.

[@satwoods4]

🤣 upgrading

[@KnoxNielsenVenturian]

very well put together, and got most the information correct. Good vid

[@Vehicles_TV]

Great video Mark! Youve been doing amazing videos and have definitely been inspiration for my channel. I ended up doing a "History of the Supra" after seeing this video, and posted it today. Keep up the awesome work man!

[@willyhwang1059]

MK3 has the looks of a proper sports car. MK4 has the looks of a shopping cart.

[@markroden]

I loveee the mk4 too but the mk3 is great

[@rushnerd]

MK3 is a GT car straight up. Obviously with an engine swap it will smoke most of the cars out there, but I've come to enjoy the fact that It's meant for cruising rather than burnouts.

[@marcmann982]

@@rushnerd no need to swap the engine just need to know to build the cars 7mgte just as capable as 1j, 2jz with metal head gasket, arp studs and properly torqued. Can make 6-700 hp on a stock bottom end if tuned right.

[@bennyg8982]

I came here with the mindset that this video was going to be any other video talking about Supras, but actually, it was very interesting and funny. Definitely enjoyed this video! 👌

[@jacksin3323]

I just found an 88 7m-ge (non-turbo) in amazing garage kept condition. 124k mi and zero rust. I wanna keep it stock except for maybe coilovers, a set of enkei's wrapped in some nice rubber. If i can take it to classic car shows ill be happy. I just want it to be as clean and stock as possible. I have a thing for unmodified classic ricers. Maybe one day ill clap it out but i just wanna drive it for now. It was my first car in Gran Turismo and this is truly a dream come true. Thanks for doin this vid and showin the mk3 some love. I truly think these are underrated beautiful masterpieces, and im hoping i can own and display a bit of that history.

[@chadibaytamouni3503]

great insights abt the mk3 supra

[@riship2500]

Bro U have such an underrated channel

[@diymodstar3366]

Owned a 89 auto defiantly had problems but also own a 87 turbo model had it for 7 years and love it

[@Athoroughgamer]

I just talked to someone who said her mk3 could fit two costco carts full of groceries in hers with the rear seats folded down. Its a gangster hatchback that is sick if you wanna put the work in (and vbucks). Saw one in person and was amazed at how huge the interior was

[@viper22jc]

You missed the Ultra bad, the head gasket goes quick on the 7mgte engines, you have to torque the dowel pins higher to prevent the destruction and also get a better head gasket.

[@rwjohnson498]

That’s because the factory set up owners for an L straight out of the factory. Even in the owners manual it’s not enough ft lbs

[@astonmarjo]

Absolutely correct 💯. The Mk3 Supra is a gorgeous car and super reliable once you've put the time and money 🤑 into them. Trust me I've done everything possible too mine. 🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@rushnerd]

Engine bay looks incredible man. I'm still on stock 7M-GE, but I've really made her look nice. I'm just happy to own one of these that looks cool. Such a fun car to drive.

[@megatron208]

You'll r so lucky. Good hear N this one is lso my dream car.

[@KnoxNielsenVenturian]

one thing to add, the mk3 was a rally car for a little bit, running in group A

[@sshupra6503]

Just got my Mk3 fixed. One bad problem you missed (no disrespect) is the 7M has an absolutely horrible problem. The head gasket WILL blow or has blown at some point.

[@echoes7MGTE]

No point in mentioning the need for a metal head gasket if you don't mention the ARP head bolts that need to torqued past the factory torque. Crucial

[@kaitlyniskawaii]

Underrated cars imo they look good, should do e46 bmws next

[@markroden]

I will for sure

[@MidnightRunner]

You forgot to mention that it is the first Supra to be named Supra instead of Celica Supra. Also the MA70 has a racing history in the JTCC in which they made a limited edition MA70 which is called the Turbo A and only came in black. The motor that was used in this Turbo A is called the 7M-GTEU which made 267 hp and limited run of 300 or 500 cars. Yes I have a MK3 Supra for the past 23 years with a 7M and I drove it all the from Toronto, Canada to Las Vegas for the big Supra Meet in 2004.

[@deathrager2404]

this dude calls 0-100 in 6 seconds slow. nuff said.

[@TimelessKnowledge]

if anything the base model is your best bet then swapping in a jz motor.

[@RastaRider]

Thanks for this one! Cheers from Tampa Bay 🌴🤙🏼Slovenia

[@Content.Clipss]

Noti gang🙌🏽

[@markroden]

Goat

[@bagofcat]

Ima go for it. I always wanted a fc or fd rx7 but I can't daily it. so ima use that money and all in on a good condition a70. It has the same fc vibe to me, and its gonna be a nice daily drive car. I just wish there is a bigger after market support.

[@rushnerd]

Fantastic vid man. These are project cars no matter how you buy them. I got an 88' NA Auto last year for $8,000, it's a garage baby and the engine stuff is taken care of. Even so I've spent $11K since then just on basic fixes/custom LED conversion/fiberglass rear window panels (as seen in the video) and redoing the brakes/wheels/tires/suspension/brakes/rotors etc etc. The car is straight up phenomenal, it's just perfect in almost everyway except for the raw engine power (still good) and the heavy weight. Not giving mine up ever. I do DD it when I want.

[@nicko9725]

8 grand for a n/a? Holy sh…. It’s insane how much these have appreciated.

[@rushnerd]

@@nicko9725 Eh, mine was a bit of an outlier. Was 115K miles when I bought it, but the paint and interior were perfect (of course even a month after I bought it sitting in the sun, all three bumpers started fading/peeling so they all need to be re-sprayed) And the headgasket and valves were all taken care of. Plus it was all stock with rare stock wheels. Frankly it's rare enough to find one in really good shape like this. The guy I bought it off was a car nut and his wife had one too. When you really get into the MK3, you know that very few are nicely kept so in my mind at least it's worth it. Would have been cool to get one back when they were almost worthless though lol. Turbos are 12-13K minimum.

[@nicko9725]

@@rushnerd I’ve owned three. Still currently have two. N/a 88 as my first car and was rough and bough at absolutely mint stock 91 turbo auto for $4500 nearly 20 years ago. I’ve got a garage full of parts too. Been holding onto the cars in hopes of redoing them again but never had the chance. Sounds like a good time to cash out as I really don’t have interest in them any longer.

[@rushnerd]

@@nicko9725 I cannot imagine owning this car and losing passion for it. But you're dead wrong on the time to cash out. I figure by the end of this decade we'll see the MK3 basically reach classic car status. They are only getting more rare and the nice ones command high prices. I probably ruined any value in mine with the custom stuff, but it accents the way it came stock, plus I love quarter windows louvers. Hope you hold on to yours for a while, these babies are only just now ramping up.

[@ramanley69]

Two words - "7M Headgasket". I love that car, had one for several years, but if you need to keep it stock with the 7M, either GE or GTE, REPLACE THE D$%^ HEADGASKET.

[@rushnerd]

I bought mine with that job already done. Hopefully everyone who buys one knows about that issue. It really sucks, but once it's done right along with other things this car needs, it really is a reliable superhero.

[@Mollyhatespercs]

Hey Mark, can you pls make a vid on the 2nd gen Mitsubishi eclipse? Love your content btw 😊

[@markroden]

I sure can and thank you

[@Mollyhatespercs]

@@markroden Sweeeeeeetttt and no problem 😏

[@romanjanusaitis2055]

Please do the 4.2 Audi S4’s!

[@kenshiownzyou]

Personally.. I love the way the 1jz sounds vs the 2jz.. regardless of power. Just a preference

[@YungFlightRisk]

You should do a video on the 2v mustang

[@forgedtrucker922]

Notification squad

[@markroden]

Much love

[@okexotics7576]

Do a video about TOP clout cars!

[@Merc-rt4vk]

🔥🔥🔥

[@markroden]

Much love

[@speaker9694]

Mr. Roden needs more LIKES!!! Hit it

[@tylerjacobsen4958]

They did rally the mk3 Supra. I daily my 1jz mk3 and don’t have any issues with it. I would drive it cross country in a heart beat.

[@uli659]

In your opinion are they a good first car?

[@uupabli]

THX BRO HE STAYED IN A HOSPITAL FOR TWO DAYS AND THEY CANCELD THE SUGERY 4 times appreciate it

[@markroden]

Not a problem at all bro I hope he gets better

[@justinrivers9964]

Could you do Episode of the Pontiac G8!!!

[@nolanwhite5023]

Can you do the wrx next I’m looking into buying one

[@prodbycolin6300]

mark may you make a video on the 1st and 2nd gen tsx?

[@abalamdepaimon6891]

Red Supra MK3, stick shift twin turbo with 235 HP was my first car. Put in a custom down pipe to help the turbo not glowing red hot all the time. Not sure what you complained about with the sound. When you show it on a contraption that gauges the HP as you shift up, what do you expect to hear when the engine is at 8k rpm ? The rumbling and vibration as you turn the ignition is unique... Definately not a drive daily car, unless you're floating in money to keep it maintained. Kinda need to overhaul the entire motorblock every 100k KM and it consumes almost as much oil as gas cause it just always leaking somewhere. The most stock problems imo are the sound noise from the mirrors at higher speeds, and the issue with rear drive while the weight of the car is in the front making it basically undrivable on snow. Oh and the stock soundsystem is a complete joke. When i showed the original loudspeaker (5W) to the guy at the car shack, he wanted to buy it off me just to show his buddies what kind of shit was built into cars late 80's as stock.

[@buckstrickland840]

Bought my 89 7mgte targa 5 speed 2yrs ago for 3500 have about 14k into it now and have only driven it 1 day....still got a ways to go

[@Confestus]

hows it been and what was the fix?

[@one5342]

Can you do the E30 325I next because I wanna get it as my first car

[@bendavidhizar1138]

I’m murdering mine out and 2jz swapping it hopefully soon, also putting a R154 manual trans in it. She’s a VIN #1 of 12 from japan

[@sonomasophie]

me: listening to him say this is not a daily drive car and don’t buy as a first car also me: bought mk3 supra as first car at 16 and drives it as my daily

[@jalenpollock669]

Can you do one for the mx83 cressida

[@Ctzeee]

Dodge Challenger? Still deciding if I want a camaro or challenger

[@Purpose_Bilt]

Bought two of these back in 2018. For the last 3 months, was daily driving mine almost 100mi a day. Does really well but I can tell it's tired. My 89 is about to get torn down. The 88 is sitting in a storage unit. I love the cars. You forgot to mention they have the 80s colors inside. My 89 is a maroon type of brown color. The 88 is blue. Bright friggin blue. Aside from that, head gasket issues on them. Lately people been selling em like their gold without them running. Also, anyone know where those three Supras in the vid are? I'm in Cali n wanna meet up.

[@reverserussian2366]

Bro why the hate on the a340e

[@TllBizzarre]

Can you do the 1st and current gen chrysler 300c? Cause I'm tryna get one

[@hmong_keeb_kwm]

I don't know where your from but I'm from the U.S.A and the 1JZ-GTE engine was never offer for the U.S market in the MK3 unless I'm tripping, but for what I know the 1Jz was never offer for the export market and was only offer for the Japanese market. The U.S only had the 7M-GTE engine for the MK3 U.S market. Of course I have seen 1JZ engine in the U.S MK3 market but those were engine swapped. My uncle had a extremely clean Grey MK3 and growing up as a kid I've only seen him drive it once. His MK3 was a Automatic 🤦‍♂️ I've talk with him about his MK3 and he said he bought it brand new back in 1988 and was his daily driver car back in the day when he was still young and still had a full head of hair 😆. He said that the day I saw him driving it was the first time he driven it in 7 years. In 2010 he finally sold it for $7,000. Then in 2013 I went with my mom to the Toyota dealership near us to buy a brand new at that time brand new 2013 Corolla. And in my surprise I saw his 1988 Mk3 at that Toyota dealership show room. It looks just like it with same grey color and it was also a automatic just like it. I told my uncle and a week later my uncle confirmed that yep that 1988 Mk3 at that Toyota dealership show room was indeed his old Mk3 😆 And that dealership was selling it at $11,000 The only thing my uncle said was that he feel disgusted of himself because he sold it for $7,000 and here at that Dealership their selling it at $11,000 😆 🤣 😂 😹 if he would had known he would of sold it at least $10,000 at least.

[@matt1071]

U got to do the is250/350 gen 2 plss

[@markroden]

I will I will

[@kingmaybus8409]

I'll probably catch a lot of flack for this comment but I think it's a perfect candidate for the 3sgte swap you could lighten it get a healthy five 600 horsepower even have room up front for a v-mount keep things cool and it would be really different all the famous big name mark for Supras that people played in video games that made them famous didn't use the 2jz's look at jgtc they all ran 4 cylinders 3s GT e beans engines

[@andretraore1934]

Was the 1jz option only available in Japan?

[@delta-bird-thing-donkeysir506]

Bro you reviewing a car or some new ebony armour you just bought in riften?

[@madmike9530]

I have a 1990 Toyota supra mk3, gray interior, 7mgte, targa top with a standard transmission. I just finished rebuilding the top end and head gasket with ARP studs. The only rust is on the passenger door the size of a silver dollar, and 0 rust anywhere else. It only needs a rear hach glass and a passenger side taillight. I'm looking to sell it but I don't know how much I should be asking?

[@rushnerd]

A lot, depending on how nice it is. We're talking 12K bottom floor unless something is wrong or the body sucks. I've put so much into my 7M-GE that anything I sold it for would be a loss.

[@shoaguai8731]

Naw why the skyrim music fits so well

[@williamewell8599]

Hi Mark I m new to the site I have two requests for the good the bad and the ugly and that's the 80 thru 89 VW scirocco and the 2019 thru 2021 Altima

[@marcmann982]

Got quite a few things wrong about these cars. They never have major issues weird speedo or ps issues. Just basic maintenance. It does take alot to put and keep these cars on the road. As long as the head is properly torqued to 72 ft pounds (stock) or 80 ft pounds with metal head gasket and arp head studs these things run forever and make great power all the way up to 6-700 hp stock block if tuned right. And these cars actually handle better than mk4 supras. All in all a great car just have to know what to do with them

[@rushnerd]

Yeah, putting new tires, fortune 500 coilovers and a beefy whiteline front swaybar on mine, it's the best handling car I've ever driven. It's huge and heavy as hell, but still whips it out. Not sure if it's because of the RWD, but the steering is so effortless and light compared to every FWD car I've owned, including my 01' Celica.

[@slgproductions7753]

Alot of people say a 7m-ge would smoke a 1g-gte

[@viper22jc]

damn I miss my 1990 Supra Turbo

[@blackbird-nq2hg]

can you do the good,bad,and ugly on the porsche 944 pls

[@markroden]

Sounds like a plan

[@blackbird-nq2hg]

@@markroden thx so much in advance

[@TheErik1119]

@@markroden 911 also!

[@gradymcdougal8810]

in the process of ls swapping mine lmao

[@61936]

I mean it was the 80s so 207hp was probably pretty good plus it was probably cheaper and also you had to pay less tax because in Japan they had to pay tax based on engine displacement

[@rushnerd]

It was a FANTASTIC car of the time. I think it cost more than a corvette though and obviously if you want a real sports car and power, you went for that. As far as styling goes it was way way ahead of it's time even though it looks 80's as hell. It's a GT car after all and when you really take efforts to customize/modernize her, it's a showstopper car.

[@bsavage5128]

"The cup holders aren't great" That's because they are not there 😅

[@SpriteIsSpicyWater]

seen a few on marketplace looks like they're starting to disappear, not too common

[@markroden]

Yeah they’re getting more and more rare

[@Alejandromate]

my uncle has one i need to get my own cars tho would like to wait and build something to save the cars the sunn tho

[@darkxxdude6727]

I got lucky enough to find one under 5k that has been well maintained and has low miles

[@harleyhorse4879]

Where did you find it if you don’t mind me asking?

[@infadelakainf]

Vbucks and iTunes cards 😂 great video again

[@TheRealBigTings]

Yeah 2j swapped mine

[@treverstebbins5407]

I have been building mine for drift and it’s tough they are definitely not made to drift

[@andycoronado1927]

Thanks for the comment. Was looking at a mk3 for drifting

[@gaberoberts8745]

Please do a eg hatch daddy

[@kaz8297]

yo there is a audio problem like i can barely hear you

[@reverserussian2366]

And 7ms are underrated Bcs people shit on them

[@Tenorboneman]

Can't believe I watched a mk3 supra video and head gaskets we're never mentioned 😑

[@electric_lizzzard]

LS swap is resolving 90% of problems lol even BMW with LS instantly becoming a fast and reliable car

[@LionGaming-pk9yt]

i can only buy a automatic :(

[@emerictoupin1287]

the toyota 86

[@markroden]

Good idea

[@QuickshiftCars]

My boss at work used to own a mk3. Badass car 🥶🥵

[@toys87mkiii]

the auto can hold 500+ tq

[@JoseManuel-ln8uk]

If sexy was a car mk3

[@aakinglive4078]

Gud

[@markroden]

Gud

[@akeemruss3952]

370z

[@lex-xw6dv]

This is my favorite supra it's better than mk4 put that motor on mk3

[@ppolloff]

Can we do mazda 6 (:

[@markroden]

Which generation

[@thebeerobot7399]

2nd gen

[@nilbog6942]

Get yourself a us turbo model with a 7mgte for half the price of a jdm model, swap a jz down the line when you're bored. You're welcome..

[@Destrik.]

Zaamn bro i really love the mk3 BUT im broke ass mf xD what ya think will it be worth it to buy it under 5k? Should i try to find it under 5k? Cuz i live in baltic states AND we kinda don't have em there xDDD

[@bryonhill4299]

Just bought one for $1,500 wish me luck

[@1999evo]

they dont have 1jz engines. pretty large blunder there pal

[@kaedanblonski3427]

:)))

[@markroden]

Thanks bro

[@deathrager2404]

stock slow? a turbo 80's car stock goes 0-100 km in 6 seconds. thats not slow dude. lol

[@TimelessKnowledge]

this kid doesnt know what hes talking about lol the mk4 was never a cheap platform to build and the mk3 is not a cheap platform anymore hasnt been for quit some time. there going for like 15 to 20k and up for a decent one these days.

[@ernestoimpresso7857]

Lmao got mine for under 5k and it runs and drives along with it being all stock with A/C. 🧍🏽

[@akeemruss3952]

370z