California oppos: I need a favor

"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn) 04/16/2015 at 23:32 • Filed to: None

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A very good friend of mine is looking at a specific MR-2 on ebay, but seeing as though we're both in WA state, I would like to ask someone to do me a huge favor and go check a car out for me.

Before I give the ad, the car is in Arden, California. if anyone's close by with time to burn this weekend, I'd truly appreciate you taking a look.

The backstory is my friend has been looking for a good MR-2 Turbo 5-speed for forever, and is having a hard time finding low mile unmolested ones anywhere. She found this one in Arden, and is in love with it. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! is the MR-2 in question.

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As you can see, it's a very clean, low mile turbo car in one of her top-3 colors (besides yellow and the greenish black)

So please, if anyone can help me out here, I would love it!

sweet MR-2's for your time:

EDIT: I'm a dingus, looks like the car is in Arcadia. does that help?

TheHondaBro > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 04/16/2015 at 23:48

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Damn, Arden is super close to where I used to live.

Also, damn, those MR2s!

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 04/17/2015 at 00:27

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Shoot, it would take a few hours to get there unfortunately. Wish I could help!

All Motor Is Best Motor > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 04/17/2015 at 00:53

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Legitimately good looking. Me likey.

PheeNoIVI > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 04/17/2015 at 00:53

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Ive really been into MR2 turbos again lately. They're just so badass. Wish I was closer by!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > TheHondaBro 04/17/2015 at 00:57

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ah darn... shame, but thanks anyway man!

And yep dem MR2's!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > PheeNoIVI 04/17/2015 at 00:57

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they are. now if only I can find a sub 100,000 mile one for my friend in this state....

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > NotUnlessRoundIsFunny 04/17/2015 at 00:58

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That's ok, thanks for looking at it at least! :)

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 04/17/2015 at 01:47

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Ebay ad says Arcadia , not Arden. If that's right, then I'm right next door to it ...

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 04/17/2015 at 02:07

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i'll change it! if it's actually in Arcadia, could you do me a huge favor and go take a look?

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 04/17/2015 at 04:16

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Heh, sure. Anything in particular I should look for? Not an MR2 guy but I've driven manual cars for 9 years now.

Alex B > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 04/17/2015 at 07:36

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Looks great without the stock deck spoiler!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 04/17/2015 at 09:39

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Just the general shape of the car. I want to know if it drives right, and if you notice any fluids dripping from the car. That kind of stuff! I am aware of a few dents, a small crack in the windshield, and some wear on one of the bolsters on the driver's seat.

Also, THANK YOU for doing this man! I really appreciate it!

I'll make an actual thank you post for you later today!!!

If/When you go and take a look, just reply back here and lemme know!

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 04/17/2015 at 14:02

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And this right here, ladies and germs, is what makes Oppo great! Keep doing what you’re doing!

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 04/18/2015 at 16:16

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Met with the owner this morning to look at the car. The car seems like it’s in very good condition but there’s a few things you’d need to take care of.

Ride is bouncy, but not firm. The car has coilovers so the car sits pretty low and the owner said he didn’t do anything with the adjustments. It needs new tires too as they’re over 7 years old. And an alignment — he didn’t do that after installing the coilovers. And a minor oil leak from the valve cover gasket.

The seating position is low. Just wanted to mention that. And I drive an S2000 so that’s saying something.

The engine pulls strongly and smoothly. Shifts smoothly, clutch is pretty linear but engages without slipping. Brake pedal a bit mushy. The exhaust volume and tone is good - loud and fun, but not painful or annoying. The car vibrates with the engine as older sports cars do. I probably wouldn’t do a cross country trip in it though.

Overall, it’s a very charismatic car. The current owner also parked it indoors and seemed to have the funds and knowledge to at least preserve it, if not keep it in fully daily-drivable condition. If I were in the market I’d highly consider it.

Edit: also have some pics and video that I can post in a bit.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 04/18/2015 at 16:53

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You are awesome dude! I really appreciate it!!! :D

i'll make a thank you post in a bit!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 04/18/2015 at 21:17

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hey, could I get those photos and Vid BTW? I'd appreciate them man!

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 04/18/2015 at 23:26

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Tried to get pics of things not shown in the original ad:

Cold engine, owner backing the car out of the garage. Video being rotated to the left by YouTube ... should show properly once it’s done.