Complete noob, potential first MR2. Advice please!

[331sam331]

If you need a specialist in the west Midlands I'd happily recommend Nathan at Mrtwos in willenhall near Walsall. Top guy knows his stuff and will happily help you. His prices are also very reasonable.

Cheers man, good to know

[zombie_dave]

If you need a specialist in the west Midlands I'd happily recommend Nathan at Mrtwos in willenhall near Walsall. Top guy knows his stuff and will happily help you. His prices are also very reasonable.

2nd vote for Nathan at MrTwos - i wouldnt take mine anywhere else!

[331sam331]

Well I got really close to buying a tidy MR2...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251460935146? ... EBIDX%3AIT

But the guy lead me on to the point I was arranging transport down, and I took the money out of the bank and then he pulled out. He didn't even let me know he wasn't selling it. I had to Facebook stalk him to find out!!

Grr, why can't people just man up and apologize

Rant over.

Anyway, I have been looking at another one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REV-5-1998-TO ... 417c5dc443

It has been on and off eBay for probably a year so not sure what the crack is.

Does that seem a little over priced?

[Gullzter]

The black mr2 i seen for sale, i think he was after a mr2 turbo..
2nd one seems like a trader, i suppose if its not far you could check it out.
Theres a really nice red and black mr2 turbo for sale on facebook in Edinburgh for 2.5k atm if you decided to opt for a turbo?

[331sam331]

The black mr2 i seen for sale, i think he was after a mr2 turbo..
2nd one seems like a trader, i suppose if its not far you could check it out.
Theres a really nice red and black mr2 turbo for sale on facebook in Edinburgh for 2.5k atm if you decided to opt for a turbo?

Not sure what he was after. Don't see why you would advertise a car if you weren't 100% on selling it. Wastes peoples time...

As for the turbo's I would love one, but just can't afford the running cost and the initial price and insurance.
Plus going from a 90hp front wheel drive to a something so powerful and RWD would probably shorten my life expectancy

[Gullzter]

The black mr2 i seen for sale, i think he was after a mr2 turbo..
2nd one seems like a trader, i suppose if its not far you could check it out.
Theres a really nice red and black mr2 turbo for sale on facebook in Edinburgh for 2.5k atm if you decided to opt for a turbo?

Not sure what he was after. Don't see why you would advertise a car if you weren't 100% on selling it. Wastes peoples time...

As for the turbo's I would love one, but just can't afford the running cost and the initial price and insurance.
Plus going from a 90hp front wheel drive to a something so powerful and RWD would probably shorten my life expectancy

Fair enough, there will be plenty of n/a's out there for you. Have you checked carandclassic recently?

[331sam331]

The black mr2 i seen for sale, i think he was after a mr2 turbo..
2nd one seems like a trader, i suppose if its not far you could check it out.
Theres a really nice red and black mr2 turbo for sale on facebook in Edinburgh for 2.5k atm if you decided to opt for a turbo?

Not sure what he was after. Don't see why you would advertise a car if you weren't 100% on selling it. Wastes peoples time...

As for the turbo's I would love one, but just can't afford the running cost and the initial price and insurance.
Plus going from a 90hp front wheel drive to a something so powerful and RWD would probably shorten my life expectancy

Fair enough, there will be plenty of n/a's out there for you. Have you checked carandclassic recently?

No I haven't, never used that site but will have a gander.

[Gullzter]

A few really nice mr2s on carandclassic, just had a look

[331sam331]

A few really nice mr2s on carandclassic, just had a look

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C399654

That one is pretty much my ideal. Tbar, Sweet colour and leather

Shame it's gone!

[331sam331]

Pulled the trigger on this beauty today!

I am in love, the smile on my face driving it home was priceless







Special thanks to Draven and Gullzter for there help on this thread and through PM's

[Draven]

Looks a stunner mate.. I'm really happy for you. let me know how it goes and any modifications you make etc.

[331sam331]

Looks a stunner mate.. I'm really happy for you. let me know how it goes and any modifications you make etc.

Cheers man, just been out for a cheeky drive in the dark. Awesome.

I'll stick up some more pics when it's light again.

Planning on subtle mods:

Custom stainless exhaust (not loud though)
Darkened indicator lenses
Debating K&N but might just use the panel filter version.

Started with lights already, bought some Osram night breakers and some nice bright white LED's for the number plate.

[Draven]

Looks a stunner mate.. I'm really happy for you. let me know how it goes and any modifications you make etc.

Cheers man, just been out for a cheeky drive in the dark. Awesome.

I'll stick up some more pics when it's light again.

Planning on subtle mods:

Custom stainless exhaust (not loud though)
Darkened indicator lenses
Debating K&N but might just use the panel filter version.

Started with lights already, bought some Osram night breakers and some nice bright white LED's for the number plate.

Just watch out for the darkened indicator lenses this can mean an MOT fail. Clear ones with orange led's look better..

[Gullzter]

Brilliant, did the seller budge for 6months tax?
Im guessing youve had a rwd before?

[331sam331]

Looks a stunner mate.. I'm really happy for you. let me know how it goes and any modifications you make etc.

Cheers man, just been out for a cheeky drive in the dark. Awesome.

I'll stick up some more pics when it's light again.

Planning on subtle mods:

Custom stainless exhaust (not loud though)
Darkened indicator lenses
Debating K&N but might just use the panel filter version.

Started with lights already, bought some Osram night breakers and some nice bright white LED's for the number plate.

Just watch out for the darkened indicator lenses this can mean an MOT fail. Clear ones with orange led's look better..

Cheers for the heads up. After looking I think I prefer the clear ones anyway:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291031313559? ... EBIDX%3AIT

[331sam331]

Brilliant, did the seller budge for 6months tax?
Im guessing youve had a rwd before?

Yea a little bit

Never had a RWD on the road no. Taking it very easy atm!

[Gullzter]

Brilliant, did the seller budge for 6months tax?
Im guessing youve had a rwd before?

Yea a little bit

Never had a RWD on the road no. Taking it very easy atm!

Best to do that, or take the car to an old private industrial estate with lots of space so you get to know her. Its all about respect with these cars

[331sam331]

Brilliant, did the seller budge for 6months tax?
Im guessing youve had a rwd before?

Yea a little bit

Never had a RWD on the road no. Taking it very easy atm!

Best to do that, or take the car to an old private industrial estate with lots of space so you get to know her. Its all about respect with these cars

Yea might do

I was thinking about doing a skid pan day. Wasn't sure if you can use your own car though...

[Draven]

Yea a little bit

Never had a RWD on the road no. Taking it very easy atm!

Best to do that, or take the car to an old private industrial estate with lots of space so you get to know her. Its all about respect with these cars

Yea might do

I was thinking about doing a skid pan day. Wasn't sure if you can use your own car though...

Not sure i'd want to a skid pan in my car will kill your tires. I would recommend a track day though with some driver instruction. Learning to drive your car fast on a track can really help you understand and control your car better on the normal road a slower speeds.

Its in a better controlled situation as well less chance of hurting yourself or anyone else.