Shadow Beast Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Going to put this in the members section for now and depending on what happens then another thread will go up in the relevant section. Bit of advice and possibilities please from those in the know. Unfortunately due to a change in circumstances it looks like Mrs Shadow Beast is going to have to get rid of the supra, trying to hang on to if she can, but when needs must and all that, it may have to go, sad it will be but hey life moves on. So question is this, she is going to be looking for a small prob 2 seater convertible, so what are the options? we used to have a Mk1 mx-5 Dakar which was great, so may look back along the lines of a slightly newer one, maybe a Mk2 or any other suggestions taken, What are MR-2's like? they do turbo'd ones as i have looked on piston heads, are they easy to maintain? what fuel consumption like? If any of you have any ideas of others then feel free to point us in the right direction, probably goint to be looking around the £4500 mark maybe a little more or less if the right one is around. Is there anyone on here selling anything like what we are looking for? Cheers Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 MR2 turbos are typical of Jap engineering, easy to look after and good fun as well. Just look for one that has been maintained well and it will have no problems. Fuel consumption on the GTS is around 25mpg, but as i said they are quite light and good fun, turbo's put out about 235bhp, na's slightly less depending on what revision you go for. Ideally you would probably want a Rev 3+, better looking and more extra's, and of course newer. Any help? Here's a good example for you: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-TOYOTA-MR2-TURBO-REV4-FRESH-IMPORT-LOOKS-STUNNING_W0QQitemZ260297394402QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260297394402&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Turbo's past revision 3 are quite rare due to the 10 year rule, and not many seem to be being imported. For £4500 I would expect a low mileage immaculate Rev 3 or 4. I wouldnt accept anything less for that money, also be looking for full leather and service history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/703268.htm Just wanted to bring this up as not many replies, does anyone have any experience with these type of vehicles? Looks quite nice, its for jen so suits the girly image i suppose:D richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'd stay away from the MGF personally - look at the MK3 MR2s (but read up on the know issues first) and the MX5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/703268.htm Just wanted to bring this up as not many replies, does anyone have any experience with these type of vehicles?Looks quite nice, it's for Jen so suits the girly image I suppose:D RichieNo experience, other than listening to a mechanic curse one which came in for a head gasket , but I think I'd prefer an MX5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'd stay away from the MGF personally - look at the MK3 MR2s (but read up on the know issues first) and the MX5. Cheers, i think its going to be a toss up between the MR2 and MX-5 although economy is not to much of an issue as opposed to size, what is the MR2 like for servicing and running costs? richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahjones26 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 i have the perfect car for you http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=162319 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 i have the perfect car for you http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=162319 Not quite what jen has in mind, although the way she drives she may be better off having a cheap run around:D richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Cheers, i think its going to be a toss up between the MR2 and MX-5 although economy is not to much of an issue as opposed to size, what is the MR2 like for servicing and running costs? richie Well, my non-turbo used to cost about £40 to fill up on super and it used to go a long way. Toyota servicing used to cost me £300 for a full service, try and get one that has had it's cambelt done, it's the worst job on an MR2. I remember I got mine done for £180 at 3S, takes most of the day because it's almost an engine out job. IMO the MR2 looks slot better than the MX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/toyota-mr2-turbo_W0QQitemZ120322285316QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120322285316&_trkparms=39%3A2|66%3A2|65%3A7|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 seen this one which she like the look of, thoughts on it? richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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