New MR2 owner

[iceman34572]

Hi everyone. I just picked up a 1987 NA MR2 5 speed yesterday. Sunroof option, manual windows and locks, 186499 miles on it. Previous owner replaced the timing belt, tensioner, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, alternator, and battery.
The car is rough externally, and will need replacing of the fenders and quarter panels. It also needs a paint job. Mechanically, it needs the oil pan gasket replaced, and I need to bring it to a muffler shop for a catalytic converter and muffler, or at the bare minimum, at least a muffler. I traded my 1992 Acura Integra LS coupe for it. My Acura was in pretty good shape and had 168344 miles on it, and was an automatic model. I had reverse glow gauges on it, strut tower bar, cold air intake, and flowmaster exhaust on it.

Does it seem like I got a pretty fair trade for the MR2?
The MR2's doors, and shock towers are immaculate. The car is solid except for the fenders and quarters.

I liked my Acura, but I've always wanted a Toyota MR2 since I was able to drive (for the past 12 1/2 years. I'm pretty excited about finally having one. Looking forward to being apart of these forums; as I was pretty active in the Integra forums during my ownership of the Acura.

[MR2 Drifter]

Can we get pics of both cars?

By the way your saying you traded a perfectly good integra for a MK1 with more miles and it needs body work?

With that many miles after you get done with the outside, your probably going to have to replace the engine (which is fine if you plan on doing a swap)

[iceman34572]

Originally Posted by MR2 Drifter

Can we get pics of both cars?

By the way your saying you traded a perfectly good integra for a MK1 with more miles and it needs body work?

With that many miles after you get done with the outside, your probably going to have to replace the engine (which is fine if you plan on doing a swap)

The integra was a decent condition car, but it was an automatic. I'm not a big fan of automatics.
In all seriousness, I know that it probably sounds insane on what I traded for the MR2, but the MR2 isn't my daily driver. I've got another car that I drive in the winter and when I need to pick up stuff at the store.

As far as the motor, It sounds like it was already went through, just because of the fact that it runs smoothly, doesn't make any bad noises, and physically looks like it's in good shape. Of course if it needs any motor work, I'll more than likely do a swap.

[mr29180]

Welcome...
First did u trade evenly if not well u have to fix ur car maybe 1g more well good luck ...

[iceman34572]

Originally Posted by mr29180

Welcome...
First did u trade evenly if not well u have to fix ur car maybe 1g more well good luck ...

It was an even trade. I'm not sure how hard it is to find a first gen MR2 in ready to drive (even with a rough body) condition, but I'd imagine it would be easier to find an Integra like I had than an MR2.

[masagsxr]

welcome aboard