Cars / Toyota Supra MkIV (A80)

Toyota Supra MkIV (A80) (1993–1998)

A80 · 2JZ-GE / 2JZ-GTE I6 (NA or sequential twin-turbo)

Verdict: The halo car of the era. The 2JZ is legendary, but originality, rust, and botched turbo plumbing decide whether you bought a collector piece or a project.

At a glance

Risk 3/5 Market: Halo auction car

Must-have records:

Timing belt and water pump
Turbo actuator / boost history (TT)
Unmolested vs. documented build invoices
Rust repair photos

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Buy-risk rundown

Issue	Symptom	How to check	Typical cost (as of Nov 2026)
Rust (sills, rear arches, boot floor, suspension mounts)	Bubbling paint, soft floors	Lift and probe arches, sills, boot	Structural rust can erase collector value [1][2]
Sequential twin-turbo system (TT)	No low-rpm boost; boost drop ~4,000 rpm; black smoke	Full-rev test drive; check actuators and vacuum lines	Not yet verified as a single job price [2][3]
Cooling system / head gasket risk if overheated	Emulsion in coolant, leaks	Inspect coolant, radiator, and for past overheat	Not yet verified [1][2]
Clutch / flywheel (manual)	Rattle, slip	Test drive engagement	Not yet verified [2]
Heavy / undocumented modifications	Tuned cars with no paperwork	Demand dyno sheets and invoices; compression/leakdown	Market penalty for mystery builds [1][4]

Cost figures checked against the sources below in Nov 2026. Bracketed numbers refer to the source list.

Notes

NA 2JZ-GE cars are simpler and usually cheaper than twin-turbos; confirm which engine you are looking at.
US-market years are 1993.5–1998; JDM cars have different equipment and import rules.

Before you buy

Use our printable pre-purchase inspection checklist and get a PPI from a marque specialist.

Sources

Classic & Sports Car, Toyota Supra A80 buyer's guide (accessed Nov 2026)
Classics World, Toyota Supra A80 buyer's guide (accessed Nov 2026)
MVP Motorsports, sequential twin-turbo system explained (accessed Nov 2026)
Fast Car, Supra Mk4 buying and tuning guide (accessed Nov 2026)

Last updated 2026-11-05. Costs vary by region and shop.

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