New owner… smoke and oil smell

[SupraEffective]

Just heard back from a friend at a Toyota dealership

This guy sounds like a real friend.

Take his advice and start over again. your time will eventually come to own a Supra.

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[Razors Edge]

Just heard back from a friend at a Toyota dealership

I would push to return the car without any fees. What you are describing is not normal and an issue. Usually the 7 day return with stocking fees and shipping is for people who decide they just don’t want a car, not a car with potential engine issues and smoking oil/coolant.

 

[BrodoFratgins]

I'd definitely return, ATs aren't exactly hard to come by for a reasonable price.

It sucks you have to deal with this though!

 

[Shelby Miles]

Return it while you can imho. Instead of using a service like Carvana why not find the example you want and have it privately shipped to you?

Use the forum to have a member check out the car locally for you before you pull the trigger. Or hire a private service to inspect the car before making a remote purchase.

 

[zrk]

I agree with the peanut gallery here. I think you take the L and return it.

I have a bad feeling about this one, especially if there was valve service done already.

It sucks big cock, but probably best.

 

[concept]

If I were buying a used car from out of state, I'd fly there to check out the car and maybe have it inspected at the local dealership. If it checked out, I'd either have it shipped or have PPF applied and drive it back.

I have had a car shipped to me, but that was a new Corvette. Still, I should've flown to Alabama to look at it, since the top of the car, behind the targa top was not lined up with the mating section underneath it. It was a factory defect that should never have happened - shame on GM's quality employees and assemblers for letting it go.

 

[VinDiesell]

You kept the car?

 

[nibble]

On warranty, contrary to some, Toyota will honor as long as car is under the mileage AND under the year no matter who you bought it from. having said that, they may take a look what the issue is but they also may say the issue is not covered due to preconditions it has.

I agree with many. take the loss and return it. it may save you more money & headache down the line. you will find one you will enjoy if you are patient.

 

[AutoDelight]

I'm surprised that there was no update and that this was a few months ago. Thanks @VinDiesell for reviving this thread so i can now be curious on what happened....

 

[lucky phil]

I'm surprised that there was no update and that this was a few months ago. Thanks @VinDiesell for reviving this thread so i can now be curious on what happened....

This is alway a major problem with technical issues on forums. Someone comes on with a technical issue, people offer advice and await the outcome so everyone can maybe learn something and then there's either no update or just " took it to the dealer and they fixed it" without any specific details. A bit annoying.

Phil

 

[concept]

This is alway a major problem with technical issues on forums. Someone comes on with a technical issue, people offer advice and await the outcome so everyone can maybe learn something and then there's either no update or just " took it to the dealer and they fixed it" without any specific details. A bit annoying.

Phil

I agree with Phil. Having closure is very beneficial, especially when searching for similar issues and solutions.
I have no conclusions regarding my diff leak which appears to be diminishing.

 

[damnsupra]

100% return it, also not trying to sound rude at all genuinely wondering, why would you buy a car with such high milage when you can pay a tad more and get a super low milage car? also cant you arrange buying a car from another dealer and having it shipped to you

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