New purchase.......

Re: New purchase....... (B24)

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 21:14:44 GMT

Bring it up to the MR2 Trackday in Jan 2014. You can cruise up with Pat.

Re: New purchase....... (Guest)

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 20:02:20 GMT

Will post some pics when I get it back from my mate.

Yeah think I have made a good decision to keep her. Will start the repairs when I get a chance. Two F Trucks to restore first that are taking up valuable garage space.....

Re: New purchase....... (SW20_3sgte)

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 12:42:51 GMT

Yay. I'm really keen to see where you take this project. I am glad you ended up keeping it.

Would love to see somemore pics of it when you get a chance.

Re: New purchase....... (Guest)

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 08:38:10 GMT

Nup can't do it. It seems I have grown an attachment for the little thing.

So into the garage she goes......

Re: New purchase....... (Guest)

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 20:57:08 GMT

Thought it was TRD as it has that marked on the alloys (even the valve caps). Maybe its on the body but I guess not....

Yep colour will stay the same.

Once the fix ups are done she'll be the goods. Just no engine mods, that can be new owner...

Re: New purchase....... (maj)

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:21:14 GMT

The supercharged variety isn't TRD, it's just another Toyota ;)
Mr Sakurai was probably the most vocal person for the supercharged 4AG, and he was in TRD, so yeh it's just an unofficial thing

Unfortunate you are moving on. $1500 is cheaper than I paid for mine, but not by a lot considering mine came with a great respray, engine purred when I bought mine too, but it went downhill from there.

Please keep the paint in original colour. The dark blue Mica ones are amongst the best and they shine a LOT better when the paint is fresh, really brings out the depth of the colour that yours might be lacking. See my avatar for example.

Re: New purchase....... (Guest)

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 21:06:37 GMT

G'day guys
I've decided I am going to move the little rocket on.
Firstly though I will get it up to speed.
Will bring it down to the nationals and see if anyone is tempted.
By then it will have:
- Fresh coat of paint all over. This includes the original alloys with all scrapes taken out.
- Interior will be also be top notch with a few dash cracks repairs and all upholstery brought back to new.
- Won't do bugger all to engine (180k) but is has a new clutch and uses zero oil.

As mentioned prior it is the TRD supercharged variety.

If anyone wants to make me an offer now or when all done please do so.

Cheers

Re: New purchase....... (dennis the menace)

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:36:10 GMT

Most definitely. As was commented earlier SC's in average to good will normally go for at least double that. They are rapidly becoming a classic collectable.

My advice /suggestion would be to clean it up, refurbish and restore as necessary but keep it as original as possible. Feel free to call out for help on here - the community is very helpful.

Re: New purchase....... (Guest)

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 19:59:21 GMT

dennis the menace
$1,500! That wasn't bought, that was donated!

I gather that is a good thing?!?!?!

Re: New purchase....... (dennis the menace)

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 19:01:09 GMT

$1,500! That wasn't bought, that was donated!

Re: New purchase....... (Guest)

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:57:08 GMT

What if I say I picked it up for $1500....?
Even though the engine has 180k on her it doesn't burn, blow or rattle.
No rust but a dent here and there and the inside needs new carpet and dash. Apart from that....all good.

I want to take the dents out and respray asap (I can do that) also redo the interior asap (me too), with the goal of getting it to the MR2 nationals looking pretty sweet....

Just have to decide what colour to paint her. Original? Or go custom? Maybe fit a front spoiler too........

Re: New purchase....... (maj)

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:34:49 GMT

Not sure if you might call it "grunt" being from V8's, the superchargers in these make the 4AG feel very lazy compared to their naturally aspirated counterparts, but they are still very easy to drive around on partial throttle and feel adequate.

If it's had a larger crank pulley added you will find it very fun to drive, if not you might want to think about one in the future once you've gotten a good feel for the engines overall wellbeing.

Agreed you are going to find corners are a lot more fun though!

Price on these is such a moot point at times. A very good condition SC can go for 7k on a good day, 5k on another. I would find it hard to swallow to sell for under 4k, but seriously it happens. Mine was very cheap compared to the figures mentioned above, and I know of someone who paid barely over a grand for theirs, with issues needing to be sorted but nothing major for someone who knows their way around the AW11.

Best advice would be to check everywhere you can for rust and get it sorted ASAP. The AW11's usually only start with very minor surface rust that can be treated, otherwise it becomes a hassle further down the line. That said though these little wedges fair quite well for their age.

Re: New purchase....... (purple5ive)

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:03:48 GMT

welcome to owning an MR2, now you will have to relearn to drive again. if you only drove V8 before, specially around the corners..
cheers

Re: New purchase....... (Guest)

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 13:58:10 GMT

Thanks guys.....will do

Re: New purchase....... (REDMR2RED)

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 09:11:29 GMT

Yes as Dennis said, enter the MR2 Nationals 2013 this year in Hobart last weekend in September and first week of October and show us your MR2 in person.

Send an email to nationals@mr2club.com.au for an entry form.

Cheers, Kevin