Hi,
Just wondering, I am going to go see an MR2 which is for sale on this forum - The MR2 is the Rev 5 turbo (silver) from a chap called James in Kent.
Has anyone got any tips for me. I have never owned a turbo before and so this is a new experience, I do however own a rev4 N/A which may help a little.
Is there anyone on this forum who can vouch for this car? I have read the guides of what to look for when buying a mr2 turbo but if there is anything specific to this car which may be important, I would appreciate it if you would let me know.
I feel a little uneasy when buying a new car due to the fact that I have had a few bad experiences before - It is of small comfort however that this car has been on this forum for a number of years so there may be people out there who know this car - If you are this person, then please shout
As always, your comments are appreciated
(If anyone would be able to let me know where and how much it would to buy a rear hub and get it fitted it would also help me).
Maybe purchasing an mr2 turbo tomorrow
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Re: Maybe purchasing an mr2 turbo tomorrow
Is this the car running 340 hp on stock bottom end?
Given this info, best bet is check how it runs on a stone cold start, and how it idles when warm also.
Also worth doing a compression check after the cars been for a good run.
If it's got a catchcan, check for any oil puddles there.
Owner shouldn't have an issue with these requests really given the value of the car.
Looks lovely though!
Given this info, best bet is check how it runs on a stone cold start, and how it idles when warm also.
Also worth doing a compression check after the cars been for a good run.
If it's got a catchcan, check for any oil puddles there.
Owner shouldn't have an issue with these requests really given the value of the car.
Looks lovely though!
Re: Maybe purchasing an mr2 turbo tomorrow
jimGTS wrote:Is this the car running 340 hp on stock bottom end?
Given this info, best bet is check how it runs on a stone cold start, and how it idles when warm also.
Also worth doing a compression check after the cars been for a good run.
If it's got a catchcan, check for any oil puddles there.
Owner shouldn't have an issue with these requests really given the value of the car.
Looks lovely though!
yes that is the one -
For a inexperienced person - What is the best way to check there are no issues with the turbo/head gasket.
If I could would it be a good idea to get the car checked over by local garage before buying or would it need to be a mr2 specialist?
Re: Maybe purchasing an mr2 turbo tomorrow
i would get it checked properly regardless of member on here or not
Re: Maybe purchasing an mr2 turbo tomorrow
You should get it checked properly, leak down test on the turbo and also look for any play in the shaft and as already mentioned a compression test on the cyclinders.
All you can do on a test drive is check for any white smoke and that the boost is constant through the rev range, no hesitation etc.
Does it have the stock boost gauge or an after market?, if its after market then you can see what it is boosting to.
I actually bought mine based on my own inspection and test drive, but I have subsequently had all those checks done to give me peace of mind.
All you can do on a test drive is check for any white smoke and that the boost is constant through the rev range, no hesitation etc.
Does it have the stock boost gauge or an after market?, if its after market then you can see what it is boosting to.
I actually bought mine based on my own inspection and test drive, but I have subsequently had all those checks done to give me peace of mind.
Re: Garage
mr2run wrote:Anyone know of a garage (Or a person) I can take the car to in Kent before buying so that I can get it checked out?
Thanks
It doesn't really work like that, unless you've got a very relaxed seller, you'd need to take a mechanic with you.
If you can't see the angle, you're in trouble.
Re: mr2
ashyk36 wrote:From a sellers point of view, if I was buying a car and I had asked to do a compression test, would that be acceptable or a little rude?
Perfectly acceptable but I'd want someone with good mechanical knowledge to perform it.
If you can't see the angle, you're in trouble.
Re: mr2
charged wrote:ashyk36 wrote:From a sellers point of view, if I was buying a car and I had asked to do a compression test, would that be acceptable or a little rude?
Perfectly acceptable but I'd want someone with good mechanical knowledge to perform it.
if it was a stock car then i would not bother but if its modified like this and to the limits of stock internals i would 100% be doing a compression test if not walk away simples
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Re: Maybe purchasing an mr2 turbo tomorrow
All engines will make different amounts of compression. It's the differences in pressure which should highlight a potential problem.
Not entirely sure I've ever heard of anyone turning up and doing their own compression test on a car. Previously when I've sold modified cars nobody has ever done this.
Not entirely sure I've ever heard of anyone turning up and doing their own compression test on a car. Previously when I've sold modified cars nobody has ever done this.