MR2

Tom L · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:47

Well, my budget has dropped dramatically and my choice of cars has had to change! (again).

My friend use to own an MR2, which I always use to like the look of. I know what I can get with my new budget and this has just come up for sale about 10 minutes from my work place.

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/402818.htm

Can anyone give me any feedback on this?

Tom L · 5 Mar 2008 at 12:25

If I see blue smoke when I test drive it, what does that usually indicate?

Tom L · 9 Mar 2008 at 06:48

Have managed to strike a deal at 2k if i like it after seeing it.

Tom L · 10 Mar 2008 at 07:32

Adam_D200 said:
Check the coolant system as the pipes which run front to back between the radiator and engine can fail at this sort of age and can be a costly fix (drop the fuel tank etc). Ask if it has already had them replaced

Make sure toyota forlife coolant has been used (ribena coloured iirc).

Got a reply back regarding this.

Yes this is true but there are no leaks at present, i have not had any work done
regarding replacement coolant pipes or radiator and there is nothing on the service history either but that doesnt go back as far
as when it was in japan. i have replaced the coolant and bled the system myself using genuine toyota coolant the can is in the back of the car and u can check the
colour in the expansion bottle when you view, i have also recently fitted a new o-ring to the bleed valve at the front of the car as the
old one had perished and was leaking.