Possibly buying this MR2....

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (Kook)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:31:37 GMT

Far out SW20s are getting cheap " />

Not that is matters to much, 2 more years and im going to try and get mine on club plates (only reason I hate having a car I drive 5-10 times a year is coughing up the rego every year)

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (Monika)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:42:53 GMT

I would go with the old saying....... "If it seems to be too good to be true, then it usually is!"

Too shiny, too low km's and why start at an auction price of 99c, particularly if you are looking for a deposit on a four door car????

Something just doesn't make sense with this one.......so best to keep looking.

There are a few for sale in WA, check out the "For Sale" section of this forum and go kick a some tyres and test drive a few.......there is also a nice looking blue one for sale in SA - might be worth the cost of a flight........unless someone else on the forum knows differently :-)

You would probably be better off spending the $1500 (freight from Sydney) on making some repairs on a locally bought one - remember that these cars are around 20 years old so you will need to expect to spend money on them for one reason or another.

Then, there's the issues of getting it registered here from interstate, so you need to be confident that any mods will be acceptable - mine was stock and I still had issues with tyre load ratings that has never been picked up in any other State over the car's entire life!!!

Just a few points to consider.

Hope you find a suitable car and see you on the next WA cruise :-)

Cheers, M

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (Gatesys SW20)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:34:23 GMT

Or there's my 2
Genuine low kms 138xxx
Na converted to a turbo
40kms on engine and box
No LSD tho
Professionally installed
Paint and body and interior in great condition

Needs very little work
Clutch needs a bleed
And
The boot dosnt sit flat it is missing a strut piece
Hardtop with a sunroof installed

I would be keeping it but I can't drive it so selling for an Na
:(
7k$ chasing for it :)

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (Soaren1)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:03:47 GMT

Buy mine!
- local
- low legit ks
- wtf rebuilt with timing belt etc
- factory gen 3 turbo
- keen to sell as I have found another car I want
http://www.gumtree.com.au...manual-sw20/1015533148

Do it! Before I change my mind :(

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (Gezza Gt)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:41:19 GMT

Yeah hopefully it aint dodgy... seller aint bothered to email me back yet either.....

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (Dudeman)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:22:20 GMT

Gezza Gt
Cheers for that yeah want a factory turbo :)

Hopefully the seller is hionest enough with his answers otherwise will just keep looking :)

I can't see a year model. From sellers 'sellers' feedback he has sold a few cars, so form your own opinion about history of car.
'Breathtaking' could also translate to 'terrible exhaust leak into cabin and you can't breathe' and "[font="arial; font-size: large; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-center"]still personally regarded as the best condition unmolested MR2 i have yet to come across"

Well, what he wants to do in his personal time is his own business. Does mention that the paint has a 'Super glossy paint finish..."

If you'd be game to buy a car sight unseen without asking an independent mech or a nearby forum member to even have a squizz, well bravo to your, um, trust in humanity!

May it work out well for you.

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (Gezza Gt)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:44:10 GMT

Cheers for that yeah want a factory turbo :)

Hopefully the seller is hionest enough with his answers otherwise will just keep looking :)

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (chase_d)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:05:54 GMT

twomr2`s
id go check this one out first
http://www.gumtree.com.au...a-mr2-coupe/1018460223

That one does look good, but is a conversion.
Appears to have a fair bit of wiring running over the intake which isnt present on stock Gen3s....then again, could be for anything.

To the OP, I have heard only good things about these people. www.vipinspections.com.

Best of luck with your search.

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (blacky83)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:50:50 GMT

One of the recent threads had a guy looking for an SW20 in WA. There is surprisingly little around, so I'm not surprised you're considering interstate.

At the very least pay for a mechanic's inspection. If the seller is confident in the condition they'll be happy to have it done, and you get some insurance against a real dodgy car. I've bought interstate several times, but they've been from forums where you can look at the history of the car and the owner, and I've always done the deal in person.

Handing over your money based on an ebay ad only is crazy IMO.

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (twomr2`s)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:06:00 GMT

id go check this one out first
http://www.gumtree.com.au...a-mr2-coupe/1018460223

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (dasic1)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:02:00 GMT

A cheep flight over to cheek it out could save a lot of trouble in the future or confirm its good.

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (Ant1)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:54:18 GMT

The sticker on the timing belt cover is standard. Have the same one on my old MR2.

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (Gezza Gt)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:33:29 GMT

The low km's and the bodywork are swaying me to this one :-)

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (chase_d)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:27:46 GMT

So you're sending it over to WA?

Theres like 10 SW20 Turbos MR2 for sale in WA? Cant find anything you like more local?

From my experience seller can make a vehicle look great in pics, and an absolute basket case in the metal...

Re: Possibly buying this MR2.... (Gezza Gt)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:05:15 GMT

Lol with the belt is it not usually 5 years or 100k which ever comes first....

Lol I thought that too with the key ring!!