New member here...

evilkamote · 11-25-2008, 07:41 PM

I'm not new to MR2 since I used to own 89 MR2 SC ( blast to drive )but made a BIG mistake of selling that car.

Now I'm in the market of getting another one.
I don't really care if its MKI or MKII, so i found these 2 MR2's and couldn't decide which one to get..

Clean 92 5speed MR2 N/A with a blown engine, owner forgot to check the oil.
I'm thinking of buying this one with the intention of putting a rebuilt stock engine. ( not a speed freak so stock engine will do! ) I was quoted by a local shop, $995 for a complete rebuilt engine ( Is it Motor Time? -- Quality Rebuilt Engines from Motor Time! ) and $1395 for a complete engine installation with 2 yr unlimited miles. Does the price look reasonable? know any good shop that will do the same service? any local member ( northern cali ) that offers the same service? I'm looking at $4K to get this car running with pretty much a brand new stock motor or should I just find another MR2 that doesn't have engine problems?

1986 MR2 5 speed with stock motor ( around 215K miles ) that runs good, no engine problems but will need a good tune up to get the engine in better condition, decent body with small dings and dents but no major accidents.
I'm still looking for a quote for a complete rebuilt stock engine and installation. any ideas how much would it cost?

which one is a better pick? ( the car will be used as a toy car.. )

thnks....

Everett · 11-26-2008, 04:14 AM

Welcome to the board!

I'd say 4K with a new engine sounds pretty good. How many miles are on the MKII chassis?

And how much are they asking for the MKI?

SW21T · 11-26-2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilkamote

I'm not new to MR2 since I used to own 89 MR2 SC ( blast to drive )but made a BIG mistake of selling that car.

Now I'm in the market of getting another one.
I don't really care if its MKI or MKII, so i found these 2 MR2's and couldn't decide which one to get..

Clean 92 5speed MR2 N/A with a blown engine, owner forgot to check the oil.
I'm thinking of buying this one with the intention of putting a rebuilt stock engine. ( not a speed freak so stock engine will do! ) I was quoted by a local shop, $995 for a complete rebuilt engine ( Is it Motor Time? -- Quality Rebuilt Engines from Motor Time! ) and $1395 for a complete engine installation with 2 yr unlimited miles. Does the price look reasonable? know any good shop that will do the same service? any local member ( northern cali ) that offers the same service? I'm looking at $4K to get this car running with pretty much a brand new stock motor or should I just find another MR2 that doesn't have engine problems?

1986 MR2 5 speed with stock motor ( around 215K miles ) that runs good, no engine problems but will need a good tune up to get the engine in better condition, decent body with small dings and dents but no major accidents.
I'm still looking for a quote for a complete rebuilt stock engine and installation. any ideas how much would it cost?

which one is a better pick? ( the car will be used as a toy car.. )

thnks....

hey man if you get that n/a i have a stock motor for it the whole set manuel tranny ecu harness and a t/3 t/4 turbo for 1250 it has 56k runs perfect

mr29180 · 11-26-2008, 09:04 AM

welcome !!! It's sound like a good deal 1250!!!!for the whole swap!!!

evilkamote · 11-26-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everett

Welcome to the board!

I'd say 4K with a new engine sounds pretty good. How many miles are on the MKII chassis?

And how much are they asking for the MKI?

F@ck!! I think the MKII had been sold!

THAT WAS QUICK!!!

going tonight to check out the MKI, the dude was asking $1500 but will see if I can pick it up this week..

Mark_Dorman · 11-26-2008, 03:18 PM

I'll be selling a 91 hardtop na (auto) white with 158k miles on it in a few weeks. I still need to do some work on it and am gonna be doing a black interior swap in it. Let me know if you're interested. Manual tranny swaps aren't too hard...

SW21T · 11-26-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr29180

welcome !!! It's sound like a good deal 1250!!!!for the whole swap!!!

yea the whole swap

11-25-2008, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
evilkamote No Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: EastBay CA / Henderson NV Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	New member here... need help deciding! I'm not new to MR2 since I used to own 89 MR2 SC ( blast to drive )but made a BIG mistake of selling that car. Now I'm in the market of getting another one. I don't really care if its MKI or MKII, so i found these 2 MR2's and couldn't decide which one to get.. Clean 92 5speed MR2 N/A with a blown engine, owner forgot to check the oil. I'm thinking of buying this one with the intention of putting a rebuilt stock engine. ( not a speed freak so stock engine will do! ) I was quoted by a local shop, $995 for a complete rebuilt engine ( Is it Motor Time? -- Quality Rebuilt Engines from Motor Time! ) and $1395 for a complete engine installation with 2 yr unlimited miles. Does the price look reasonable? know any good shop that will do the same service? any local member ( northern cali ) that offers the same service? I'm looking at $4K to get this car running with pretty much a brand new stock motor or should I just find another MR2 that doesn't have engine problems? 1986 MR2 5 speed with stock motor ( around 215K miles ) that runs good, no engine problems but will need a good tune up to get the engine in better condition, decent body with small dings and dents but no major accidents. I'm still looking for a quote for a complete rebuilt stock engine and installation. any ideas how much would it cost? which one is a better pick? ( the car will be used as a toy car.. ) thnks.... Last edited by evilkamote; 11-26-2008 at 02:58 AM..

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11-26-2008, 04:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Everett Lovin' the curves! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,445 Thanks: 42 Thanked 65 Times in 59 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Welcome to the board! I'd say 4K with a new engine sounds pretty good. How many miles are on the MKII chassis? And how much are they asking for the MKI?

11-26-2008, 09:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
mr29180 Cage fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Frisco (bay area) Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 7 Thanked 42 Times in 37 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	welcome !!! It's sound like a good deal 1250!!!!for the whole swap!!!

11-26-2008, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	I'll be selling a 91 hardtop na (auto) white with 158k miles on it in a few weeks. I still need to do some work on it and am gonna be doing a black interior swap in it. Let me know if you're interested. Manual tranny swaps aren't too hard...