mr2 buying advise

[samgpr50]

Hi everyone,

I have been reading these forums for a little while and am finally in a position to buy my first mr2! I am basically posting for a little advise and if anyone knows of things to look out for or even point me towards a car. So far I have decided it has to be a turbo not too sure on rev 1/2/3. Any help will be really appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Sam

[Lefty1991]

Hello, good choice on buying an mr2 you will love it!
Go for a rev 3 onwards. Don't bother with a rev 1 or 2 unless your budget really won't allow you to go newer.
Good luck and enjoy

[Johnr32]

Just out of interest what is your budget? no point trying to get a rough rev 3 over a mint rev1/2 unless you're after a project.

[uglee]

Buy purely on condition these days. The majority out there are real dogs!

[samgpr50]

Not massive if I'm honest about £2000 maybe push a little for the right car...seen the yellow one on here that looked perfect and didn't sell but I think he decided to keep it.

[Marmalade]

You just need to be patient with your searching, you can get a nice enough Rev 3 turbo for 2k, I bought mine for £1,900 about four weeks ago.

I had very specific requirements and I wanted a tin top GT of which there are not many, if you don't mind or want a T-bar roof you will find a lot more options.

GT vs. GTS is down to personal taste.

But just buy on condition, get underneath the car and check for rust and go through the history.

[vinp182]

There is a very good buyers guide here dude http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/know-your-2-know ... kbartid=87

[samgpr50]

Thank you for the help. I have had a read through and now decided I would like a rev3. Real shame the yellow one that was advertised is no longer for sale! I'm sure a nice one will come along though. Thanks again.

[Mr Bognor]

Only got my tin top GTS a few weeks ago .

Great car you will love it .

Alan

[samgpr50]

Hi there,

I am very excited. I have been in my brothers mr2 a lot and love it. I know mine won't be as quick but as a starting point it will be perfect. Just hope I don't get behind the wheel for the first time and hate it although I'm sure I won't.


Sam