The Surprising Challenges of Buying a Burnt-Down Supra

TLDRDespite being a risk, I bought a burnt-down Supra with high hopes. Unfortunately, the engine bay had extensive damage and the transmission was not as upgraded as we hoped. On top of that, Cylinder 6 showed weak compression, indicating potential internal issues.

Key insights

💔Buying a Copart car is a gamble as you don't know its true condition until you see it in person.

🔥The burnt Supra seemed promising due to aftermarket parts, but appearances can be deceiving.

🛠️Removing the transmission and engine revealed potential built parts, but further inspection is needed.

💸The car was overpriced for an automatic Supra, resulting in a significant financial loss.

🤷The auction winner may have known something we didn't, indicating a missed opportunity or a lucky escape.

Q&A

Is buying a Copart car risky?

Yes, purchasing cars from Copart auctions is risky as you can't fully assess their condition until you see them in person.

Were there any aftermarket parts on the burnt Supra?

Yes, the Supra had aftermarket parts, such as an SFI sticker and ATFPspeed.com branding, suggesting potential upgrades.

What led to the significant financial loss?

The car was overpriced at $50,000 for an automatic Supra, which resulted in a substantial financial loss for the buyer.

Could the auction winner have known something we didn't?

It's possible that the auction winner had insider knowledge or knew the owner, explaining their willingness to bid up to $50,000.

Will the engine issues be resolved?

Further inspection is needed to determine the extent of the engine issues and whether they can be resolved.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video starts with the disappointment of buying a burnt-down Supra from Copart for $50,000.

10:00The team begins by dismantling the car, discovering potential built parts and signs of a race car.

20:00A compression test reveals weak compression on Cylinder 6, indicating potential engine issues.

30:00The transmission is disassembled to assess its build quality, but it does not meet expectations.

45:00The team cleans the engine bay and prepares to investigate the internal condition.

01:00:00The head is removed from the block, and the team inspects Cylinder 6 for potential issues.

01:15:00The video concludes with the realization that the car was a risky gamble, and further inspection is required.