mr2 search

[ten_pence]

hi everyone,

Im on the hunt for a nice mr2 mk1 ( like everyone lol ) im not too fused on colour but only have a budget of £3000.00 just sold my concourse xr2 so i have cash burning a hole in my pocket, what should i be looking for as common faults. and what can i expect to get for my budget?

many thanks simon

p.s looking forward to meets and shows.

[charged]

You'll get a very good UK Mk1 for your £3k.

You may also find an import supercharger.

Buying guide here:

http://www.challoner.com/mr2/tech/mk1bg.html

Try a wanted advert.

JAE is a great show to come to, it's in September in Northamptonshire.

Some pictures of your old XR2 would be great!

Welcome along

Ollie

[clarky]

I paid quite a bit more than £3000 for mine in January but it has had a near £30,000 restoration and is pretty close to as new condition. It's the same as anything else you get what you pay for!! Mine's on youtube if you type in toyota mr2 mk1b t-bar restoration. P.S i was looking for absolutely ages for a mint car, probably the best part of a year.

[charged]

£30k?! Wow!

[julianw]

welcome to the forum and good luck. There's still a few good ones around. And thanks to the efforts of Gary and many other dedicated souls, the numbers are rallying!

[cchrysos]

Hi There and Welcome!

I too am looking for one and have been for some time....i am being pretty specific about my requirements though so its my own fault i have not found one yet ;-)

Although a little over your budget, check this one out. It does look amazing condition and all original (unrestored) which is rare.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C380365

Good luck!

Chrys

[cchrysos]

Simon...this one looks like it fits the bill. Looks like it is great condition and within budget.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/toyota/mr2/toyota-mr2-coupe/1309711

Cheers

Chrys

[PeteP]

There are a couple on eBay that have high price gas - one classified for £9,995!!!

[Ben]

Yeah, that £10k one is a tad optimistic! Plenty around at the moment though, I have a saved search set up on eBay and there seem to be plenty of reasonable looking ones for around the £1500-£2000 mark :)