Why you DON'T sell your mr2

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (anarchisttomato)

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 22:59:57 GMT

Sold. Found the right guy, he's a lovely bloke. Blimey, watching it drive off was torture!

Thanks to everyone I spoke to on this board, you've all been very supportive, helpful, and an excellent community - my eternal thanks!

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (anarchisttomato)

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 19:01:05 GMT

That's what I used to think... maybe it's the French girl's fault? My passion has been diverted.

[update] Haha, some cock-end is trying to convince me to sell it for $500... cash (but only this weekend)! Wowwww, I'm so tempted. :P

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (Shaz)

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:13:19 GMT

^^^^ nah don't sell it.

Every time I have to take her to a mechanic or auto electrician because something went wrong, I think maybe I should just cut my losses & sell her to someone who can do the work themselves. But then I pick her up after a week & 5 minutes down the road I have to apologize to her for thinking that.

My little blue 2 isn't just a car,.............. she is fun, she makes me smile.......... most of the time...............
and she came with a heap of great friends.............

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (anarchisttomato)

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:00:13 GMT

'Twas the heater coil in the end, pishing fluid. Alas, I still have it on sale: that heater coil was no doubt an accident of my incompetent fumblings - I'm rubbish at working on cars and it's impossible to find someone to do the job properly (I was fixing up water leaks under the dash). It's time for a younger chap/chapette to take over.

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (wiz)

Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:37:04 GMT

anarchisttomato
Well I'm only 30, so that's what... 1/3 or a half the way to smelling like wee? It'd better be an MR2 with either leather or alcantara seats, normal fabric ones just won't do in that case!

Ha-ha....well I am a 72 year old enthusiast of MR2's and other sports cars and I haven't got the 'wee' smell yet, I hope.

I have owned and enjoyed MR2's in the past and currently have a new Renault Clio RS200 Turbo that goes like stink. In my 'maturing' years I have always wanted to own a hot hatch before I get too old to drive.

You would be surprised at how many older guys like me are still young at heart and own these sorts of performance cars. There are quite a few in the MR2 Club Australia wide and many of them are pretty hard to keep up with on a run (legally of course " />).

Wait until you reach 70 odd... I am sure your attitude towards us old farts will change......" />

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (5SGTE)

Fri, 23 Jan 2015 11:25:25 GMT

eww! yuk! lol

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (anarchisttomato)

Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:44:13 GMT

Well I'm only 30, so that's what... 1/3 or a half the way to smelling like wee? It'd better be an MR2 with either leather or alcantara seats, normal fabric ones just won't do in that case!

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (Reddtarga)

Thu, 22 Jan 2015 09:49:46 GMT

Why sell your MR2 just because you reach 90?
You could stick your walking frame in the passenger seat, ha ha.

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (anarchisttomato)

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:47:36 GMT

I'm not 90 yet, but my eyebrows have started going a bit wonky; I've started to be lured in by the appeal of a comfy seat and strong air-con; and I've started making a noise when I get in or out of a chair!

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (wiz)

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:56:59 GMT

MR002
I used to change my sports cars every 3-4 years from 1970 to 1987. I had an AW11 for 3 years and I then bought an SW20 which I have had
for 22 years.
I thought they would become a classic in time, so I kept mine in immaculate condition, but still enjoyed driving it as it was meant to be. My MR2 has been loved by me every time I admire its styling or go for a spirited drive. To me it is priceless.

And that's what owning one of these gems is all about JC.

You should not be worried about it becoming a classic and the monetary gain should you decide to sell it when you reach 90 and you can no longer drive it to it's 'ahem' full potential.

It will always be a classic in your eyes...." />

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (anarchisttomato)

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 23:19:36 GMT

That's the way I'd like to be, it just takes money and good health unfortunately (and time). :/

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (MR002)

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 17:49:11 GMT

I used to change my sports cars every 3-4 years from 1970 to 1987. I had an AW11 for 3 years and I then bought an SW20 which I have had
for 22 years.
I thought they would become a classic in time, so I kept mine in immaculate condition, but still enjoyed driving it as it was meant to be. My MR2 has been loved by me every time I admire its styling or go for a spirited drive. To me it is priceless.

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (anarchisttomato)

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:34:57 GMT

Ahhhh, you are a god!

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (maj)

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:10:04 GMT

If you ever want a good read about the procedures for stuff like this, the MR2 workshop manuals are available here:

http://manual.teq.org/

This is the Bible for anyone who works on their own MR2.

Re: Why you DON'T sell your mr2 (anarchisttomato)

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:59:13 GMT

Blimey, thanks maj!!!!!! :) Heh, if this were the Silvia forum, they'd have told me to f*ck off for being a n00b by now.

I might archive those tips for future use, but given my poor health and the relative heat, I might book it in for a pressure test - it's probably time for a basic service anyway. Cheers guys! :)