FS: 1988 MR2 T-Top, Automatic, Repair or Donor Car

[MattMan]

I've been a long time MR2 Owner and fan, but unfortunately no longer have the time or energy to continue repairing/working on this car.

For sales is a 1988 Toyota MR2 T-Top with Automatic Transmission. Here are the additional specs...with pictures to follow later.

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• Needs New Head Gasket, may possibly need straightened heads, I haven't had it torn down, so I don't know just yet what may be involved.
• Car starts, runs, accelerates, runs rough and idles erratically, and shortly overheats) within 15 minutes...again, due to head gasket.
• T-Tops do not leak, and both shades are with the car.
• 1.6L Twin Cam - not supercharged
• Is equipped with ECT - I left it on all the time and it had a fair amount of zip for an automatic
• Front fenders, hood, and doors are all in good shape, no rust or dents.
• Brand new rear tires (I put on new BFG's and the gasket blew the next day)
• American Racing wheels with locking wheel caps and lugs - fair condition (some pitting on the finish...they're old)
• Seats are in good condition, carpet is worn but not worn through
• One year ago, the following repairs were done at the shop:Injectors have been pressure flushed, new alternator, cooling system flushed, new rear calipers and e-brake cable (Approx $1300 total repairs)
• Right rear quarter has the common rust-out in the wheel well
• Left rear quarter is junk...I bought it from a kid who backed into the driver's quarter with a pickup...so the quarter is completely useless.
• Upon purchasing, installed two new front struts myself
• Shortly after purchase...installed new in tank fuel pump myself
• Recently "refurbished" headlight and wiper switches (they weren't working correctly so I disassembled, cleaned, and straightened the modules and contact points) and they now work fine

This is a great car for someone who's got the time, tools, and know-how, or who's looking for a good donor car. As the vehicle is semi-disabled, buyer must arrange transportation from the vehicle's location (it will not make it on a short transfer without overheating)

Email me with any questions...I'm happy to answer. Make me an offer, and we're both in business!

[89mr2SC]

i am interested in it for a parts car, any pictures? that would be great

[MattMan]

As an update...the vehicle may or may not come with the new rear tires. I may be able to trade them with the retailer towards tires on a new vehicle. If new tires are desired, price for tires is $65.00/tire (what I paid).

I took some photos and have some updated info on odometer reading. Actual miles are 154000. Here is a list of repairs preformed in the past 18 months (good parts here). I have more pics, but couldn't attach them all. Email me if you would like to see them all, or if you need a pic of something specific.

• Tires - BFG Traction T/A 185/60 R14, BRAND NEW (installed at 153794 miles)
• K&N Air Filter (with warranty paperwork)

Repairs below this point were completed at 139,580 (9/27/05)

• Fuel injection cleaning (high pressure) cleans screens, decarbonize of valve train, combustion chamber, 02 sensors, and manual cleaning of throttle plate.
• Replaced rear brake calipers (both sides) and adjusted cable
• Cooling system flush
• Turn Signal switch replaced
• Weather stripping on drivers door (stop leak)
• Repair parking brake cable
• Replaced alternator

Before I purchased the vehicle...the following were done on 6/21/96

• Replaced 4 pistons
• Rings
• Rod Bearings
• Main Bearings
• Oil Pump
• Timing Belt
• Water Pump
• Fuel Filter
• Plugs, cap, rotor (since been replaced again)
• Surfaced head
• Valve job
• Wrist pins fitted
• Crank polished, gaskets

As mentioned in initial post, I also installed a new fuel pump (we all know how much of a joy that is) and replaced the front struts.

[Niko2511]

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