"Jay Lauer" (thefaultinourcars)
01/18/2014 at 11:47 • Filed to: None
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"Jay Lauer" (thefaultinourcars)
01/18/2014 at 11:47 • Filed to: None | 1
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Front bumpers faded a bit, and the drivers seat has a tear. Other than that, it looks all good.
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4289376514…
Go.
dogisbadob
> Jay Lauer
01/18/2014 at 11:49 |
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YES YES YES Very NP!
Walfisch
> Jay Lauer
01/18/2014 at 11:50 |
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NP I think. I had a friend who used to own a NA MR2, same year as this I think, and he got rid of that one somewhere in that price range.
bob and john
> Jay Lauer
01/18/2014 at 11:51 |
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doesnt look bad.
personally, i try to avoid cars that have mismatched tires as much as I can. unless its a crazy good deal.
TurboSloth
> Jay Lauer
01/18/2014 at 11:53 |
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NP. I'd look at it though.
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Jay Lauer
> dogisbadob
01/18/2014 at 11:55 |
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Even with the buttload of miles it has?
BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast.
> Jay Lauer
01/18/2014 at 11:55 |
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My only hesitation would be with the mileage.
200K is fairly high for anything... but maybe do-able on a Toyota MR2, if it has been well kept for it's 24 years. Inspection would be mandatory.
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Jay Lauer
> BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast.
01/18/2014 at 11:57 |
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Without a doubt.
My Bimmer has 171k and runs like a champ. This is 90s Toyota we're talking about. Just depends what kind of owners it had
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BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast.
> Jay Lauer
01/18/2014 at 12:01 |
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It is an MR2 turbo... is there a guarantee that it hasn't been hooned hard?
It was built well, and they do tend to be reliable cars, but all machines have a service life.
And in Kansas, they do get snow, and probably salt on the roads... iron cancer could be a factor in the hidden places, as well as possible metal fatigue in some places.
But you are right... it may be fine, and have a few more miles to give, and it is an affordable mid engined sports car.
3.3K would be a decent starting offer... clean and good to go, 3K as a final offer... if there are mechanical issues undisclosed... maybe as low as 1.5K, and plan on restoring the whole car. If rusty... 1.5K, and drive the car until something breaks, and then part it out for other MR2s.
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Jay Lauer
> BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast.
01/18/2014 at 12:05 |
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You're right, it's hard to tell if past owners were nice to it. I'd rather there be a mechanical issue or two, so I could low ball him hard and fix it myself, but I live about 2.5 hours from KC, so that requires truck and trailer.
I'll show you my alternative option.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4284578124…
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dogisbadob
> Jay Lauer
01/18/2014 at 12:07 |
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Yes. Remember, it's a TOYOTA!!!!
An unmolested MR2 turbo commands a high price because there are so few of them left and they are bulletproof as any 90s Toyota.
I've seen worse condition examples at higher prices.
Mike
> Jay Lauer
01/18/2014 at 12:07 |
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So much yes. I'd personally put in a bit of work to get it as close to original condition as possible. I love second-gen MR2's. If only it was painted orange mica....
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Jay Lauer
> dogisbadob
01/18/2014 at 12:09 |
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How high of a price do you think it would command?
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Jay Lauer
> Mike
01/18/2014 at 12:10 |
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I would fix the seat and maybe buy a replacement bumper yes.
Hopefully a stock MR2 Turbo would command a high selling price
feather-throttle-not-hair
> Jay Lauer
01/18/2014 at 12:21 |
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Sure. do want. 200K is a lot, but $3K isn't that much, especially for a turbo, provided everything really is all good.
I used to have a 3SGTE powered celica, it's a nice engine if you're into the feel of older turbochargerd mills. Old school lag, but a nice strong shove once boost comes on.
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Jay Lauer
> feather-throttle-not-hair
01/18/2014 at 12:25 |
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I can put up with the mileage. I'm just worried about selling at that mileage
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dogisbadob
> Jay Lauer
01/18/2014 at 13:42 |
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$6000 or so
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Jay Lauer
> dogisbadob
01/18/2014 at 14:56 |
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Well that only be 2000-2500 profit after fixing some stuff
midengineer
> Jay Lauer
01/18/2014 at 17:27 |
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Looks like a pretty good deal, I dd my MR2 turbo and it has around that same mileage. I seems to be stock which is even better as that seems tougher and tougher to find.
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Jay Lauer
> midengineer
01/18/2014 at 17:55 |
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Any words of wisdom you can provide from owning one?
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midengineer
> Jay Lauer
01/18/2014 at 18:08 |
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There is very little engine bay room when you have to do 'serious' work. Regular maintenance is a breeze though. I haven't had any reliability issues with mine. A leak from a loose valve cover is pretty typical and can be fixed with better bolts. Leaky t-tops can be a nuisance but I assume that is how it is with all t-tops. Nothing else immediately comes to mind.