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[Adventure Time]

but i'd really appreciate the advice/opinions on this 1989 toyota mr2.

i'm possibly viewing it in a couple of days...

 

what do you think it's worth?

 

 

 

not too sure what he means though when he says it uses no oil, should i avoid for that reason? haha 

Edited by Adventure Time, 16 September 2014 - 10:55 PM.

[JacckKirk]

Doesnt look a too bad of a car not too keen on those vents myself...
The car must use oil surely otherwise the engine may need a look
If your local to him sure have a look

[Adventure Time]

Doesnt look a too bad of a car not too keen on those vents myself...
The car must use oil surely otherwise the engine may need a look
If your local to him sure have a look

 

that's what i thought about the engine!

might just straight up ask him about it...

Edited by Adventure Time, 16 September 2014 - 10:53 PM.

[Ben_O]

When he says, uses no Oil, he means that it doesn't leak or burn oil which is a good thing

 

I quite like these, Would refer a T bar one myself though. Replace those corroded mirrors and it will be a tidy little car.

 

Hope its a good one for you.

 

Ben

[Adventure Time]

When he says, uses no Oil, he means that it doesn't leak or burn oil which is a good thing

 

I quite like these, Would refer a T bar one myself though. Replace those corroded mirrors and it will be a tidy little car.

 

Hope its a good one for you.

 

Ben

 

yeah i'd prefer a T-bar! but figured they're more likely to leak?

 

was meaning to add in the original post, 'what do you think it's worth?', any ideas Ben?

 

do you think the rust is currently an issue aswell ? or just 'superficial' as he says? 

 

sorry for all questions haha 

[Ben_O]

That's ok!

 

The rust on the arches and the rear valance are most likely rusting from the inside out. If it is just superficial then i would clean the back of the valance right up to bare metal (an obviously the outside) and treat it and re-paint as necessary.

 

Again, i would want to take the paint and rust back to bare steel on those arches and see what the situation is. If it's solid, it will just need prep and paint.

 

Looks like it needs very little to make it sound.

 

As for Value, I have no idea what it's worth. I do know what i would pay though however.

 

Ben

[Adventure Time]

That's ok!

 

The rust on the arches and the rear valance are most likely rusting from the inside out. If it is just superficial then i would clean the back of the valance right up to bare metal (an obviously the outside) and treat it and re-paint as necessary.

 

Again, i would want to take the paint and rust back to bare steel on those arches and see what the situation is. If it's solid, it will just need prep and paint.

 

Looks like it needs very little to make it sound.

 

As for Value, I have no idea what it's worth. I do know what i would pay though however.

 

Ben

 

gonna message you if that's alright haha    

[Ben_O]

Ok!

[HarrysMini]

All I would say is don't buy a car even with just a little rust if you are not prepared to repair more. I've been welding a car I bought cheap and I thought the rust was superficial, turns out it wasn't! That was supposed to be galvanised too!

 

Haven't a clue value wise, perhaps an MR2 forum would be a good call.

Edited by HarrysMini, 16 September 2014 - 11:51 PM.

[cubby1701]

if I was buying it id be looking to spend no more than 1.5k on it

[Dale_]

Hello buddy make sure you check 2nd gear doesn't pop out! It's a known fault with these cars... Make sure there is no rust on the arches even a little bit that is viewable to the eye generally means there is a LOT more that you can't see. Just double check everything! Such fun cars though if you get a tidy example but from past experience from these I wouldn't expect to pay more than 1500 quid for this :) hope this helps and good luck

[Adventure Time]

All I would say is don't buy a car even with just a little rust if you are not prepared to repair more. I've been welding a car I bought cheap and I thought the rust was superficial, turns out it wasn't! That was supposed to be galvanised too!
 
Haven't a clue value wise, perhaps an MR2 forum would be a good call.

really like the look of your project!
im prepared for more rust than I can see in the pictures, I think what I meant by the rust comment earlier is ... that it 'doesn't need immediate attention' if that makes sense haha, i'm just really hoping it doesn't turn out to have loads of 'bodged' repairs like my soon to be abandoned mini... at this rate.

pls excuse me if what I'm saying doesn't make sense, pretty tired haha.
can't multi-quote on mobile, ballache.

[Adventure Time]

Hello buddy make sure you check 2nd gear doesn't pop out! It's a known fault with these cars... Make sure there is no rust on the arches even a little bit that is viewable to the eye generally means there is a LOT more that you can't see. Just double check everything! Such fun cars though if you get a tidy example but from past experience from these I wouldn't expect to pay more than 1500 quid for this :) hope this helps and good luck

both of you said 1500. that's encouraging me to buy it even more! haha.
sounds like you've owned one ?
I've read up on the gearbox issue, didn't know it happened in second gear too though!

once again excuse me if I've made mistakes and that aha.

[stevearch0]

i used to work for toyota when these were the toy to have. great little thing. 4age 16v is a strong little engine that doesnt give to much to worry about. just make sure the timing belt has been replaced. if not, get a quote and factor this into the price because it aint the easiest of jobs! rusty front and rear arches are the main areas of rot to check. the years of crap gets stuck on top of the splash shields inside each arch and rots from the inside out, being japanese, they were liberally coated with stone chip underneath which helps them last, but give it a good going over, with particular attention to the sills hiding behind the plastic skirts.

if you do buy it, make sure you run good quality tyres on it, as they drive awful with cheap rubber on, especially on the front

 

hope this helps,  steve

[stevearch0]

oh, and put the original rims back on.........abit less halfords!!