For Sale: 1987 Toyota MR2 "Red Rocket" for Sale

MR2Brent · 04-08-2009, 10:34 PM

Well, another great find! We just recently received this from a police/tow yard auction.

We had seen the car out of the corner of our eyes because it was looking soo sweeeet sitting there calling our name, and saying buy me buy me!

Well, here is the story of the "Little Red Rocket". We will tell you as much as WE KNOW about it!

This Toyota 1987 MR2 has a 4-Cyl motor, with a 5-Speed manual trans, this little sports coupe is red as you can see by the pictures, it runs really well, and skoots pretty good also. This car has A/C also, but might need a charge?????

The Clutch seems fine, Trans seems good, engine seems good. Steering seems tight, doors open and close fine, goes reverse fine, sunroof opens good, seems like all of the lights and blinkers work also.

There is a tag on the motor that says "timing belt work" 173xxx, or something like that. So i would think it has been replaced. The last owner must of taken care of this little "Red Rocket" pretty well. They also have a few manuals in the trunk for this car, and seems like all of the original tools are with it also.

The Interior is in need of some very minor cleaning, and the seats are in decent shape with some wear on them. Also, I noticed that the sunroof cover for inside of the car is there also (see picture), which in my mind would tell me that they loved this car to not misplace that, or even still have it.

The stereo seems like a really nice one, but it is missing the face plate, looks like a Kenwood newer model because it has a Ipod thingy next to the drivers seat, so maybe find the correct faceplate on eBay for under $20.00?

The front of the car has the spare tire and tire cover, WOW! The jack is there, and all of the plastic stuff also.

The car also has the Toyota rear visor over the back window (see picture), I think it kind of looks cool!

Body, well, there is one small rust spot on the passengers fender (see picture), and there is a minor scrape on the right rear quarter panel which is not that bad either (have those paintless dent guys fix it, they do wonders!). The paint is not really messed up, it just needs a good o' waxin, and maybe a full detail would make this little "Red Rocket" come back to life! I would keep it, but my wife and I have 3 kids and can't and don't have a use for this car (for now, till they move out :0)).

Well, I think and Hope I covered all of the bases and if you have ANY QUESTIONS please email me!

Car is SOLD AS-IS WHERE IS! LIEN SALE TITLE, WITH BACK REGI OF 1-YEAR I THINK (not bad, cheap to register this car). PM me for more info, or MAKE OFFER!

ebouwman · 04-08-2009, 11:40 PM

You may want to mention where it's located.

Nice car though, other than that dent/scrape and the little bit of rust i looks realy nice

dacrazydude · 04-09-2009, 04:12 PM

Where is this even located? From the pics, I'm guessing Socal or Florida?

ebouwman · 04-09-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dacrazydude

Where is this even located? From the pics, I'm guessing Socal or Florida?

Ya, note the palm trees

David · 04-09-2009, 04:35 PM

That's not stereo-typical at all.

dacrazydude · 04-09-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by David48

That's not stereo-typical at all.

Lol, you can see the reflection of a beach off the car doors.

3500 seems like a rather high price for this car though.

ebouwman · 04-09-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by David48

That's not stereo-typical at all.

Actually i don't remember if the OP even mentioned that it's even in the us. Maybe it's in Canada eh?

Where else do palm trees grow in the us other than southern coastal areas?

David · 04-09-2009, 06:00 PM

There are other coastal states. i.e. Texas, loiusiana, mississippi, georgia, carolinas, etc.

dacrazydude · 04-09-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by David48

There are other coastal states. i.e. Texas, loiusiana, mississippi, georgia, carolinas, etc.

Of course. I'm just going for the more likely possibilities. Honestly, I'm going for Florida over anything else. And as I am actually a prospective buyer, I'm kinda ticked he didn't include a location lol.

Misterduece · 04-09-2009, 07:10 PM

$3,500 seems a bit high. Where is it located?

texasmr2 · 04-12-2009, 02:20 AM

Yah it is overpriced by atleast $2K, sorry MR2Brent.

tex

04-08-2009, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
MR2Brent No Skills Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	1987 Toyota MR2 "Red Rocket" for Sale Vehicle Location: 1987 Toyota MR2 "Red Rocket" Vehicle Price: 3500 Vehicle Odometer: 193xxx Well, another great find! We just recently received this from a police/tow yard auction. We had seen the car out of the corner of our eyes because it was looking soo sweeeet sitting there calling our name, and saying buy me buy me! Well, here is the story of the "Little Red Rocket". We will tell you as much as WE KNOW about it! This Toyota 1987 MR2 has a 4-Cyl motor, with a 5-Speed manual trans, this little sports coupe is red as you can see by the pictures, it runs really well, and skoots pretty good also. This car has A/C also, but might need a charge????? The Clutch seems fine, Trans seems good, engine seems good. Steering seems tight, doors open and close fine, goes reverse fine, sunroof opens good, seems like all of the lights and blinkers work also. There is a tag on the motor that says "timing belt work" 173xxx, or something like that. So i would think it has been replaced. The last owner must of taken care of this little "Red Rocket" pretty well. They also have a few manuals in the trunk for this car, and seems like all of the original tools are with it also. The Interior is in need of some very minor cleaning, and the seats are in decent shape with some wear on them. Also, I noticed that the sunroof cover for inside of the car is there also (see picture), which in my mind would tell me that they loved this car to not misplace that, or even still have it. The stereo seems like a really nice one, but it is missing the face plate, looks like a Kenwood newer model because it has a Ipod thingy next to the drivers seat, so maybe find the correct faceplate on eBay for under $20.00? The front of the car has the spare tire and tire cover, WOW! The jack is there, and all of the plastic stuff also. The car also has the Toyota rear visor over the back window (see picture), I think it kind of looks cool! Body, well, there is one small rust spot on the passengers fender (see picture), and there is a minor scrape on the right rear quarter panel which is not that bad either (have those paintless dent guys fix it, they do wonders!). The paint is not really messed up, it just needs a good o' waxin, and maybe a full detail would make this little "Red Rocket" come back to life! I would keep it, but my wife and I have 3 kids and can't and don't have a use for this car (for now, till they move out :0)). Well, I think and Hope I covered all of the bases and if you have ANY QUESTIONS please email me! Car is SOLD AS-IS WHERE IS! LIEN SALE TITLE, WITH BACK REGI OF 1-YEAR I THINK (not bad, cheap to register this car). PM me for more info, or MAKE OFFER! Attached Thumbnails

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04-08-2009, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
ebouwman Curve Hugger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BC Posts: 1,600 Thanks: 19 Thanked 51 Times in 51 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	You may want to mention where it's located. Nice car though, other than that dent/scrape and the little bit of rust i looks realy nice

04-09-2009, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
dacrazydude No Skills Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Where is this even located? From the pics, I'm guessing Socal or Florida?

04-09-2009, 04:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	That's not stereo-typical at all.

04-09-2009, 06:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	There are other coastal states. i.e. Texas, loiusiana, mississippi, georgia, carolinas, etc.

04-09-2009, 07:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Misterduece No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	$3,500 seems a bit high. Where is it located?

04-12-2009, 02:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
texasmr2 Old school Mr.2 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 94 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Yah it is overpriced by atleast $2K, sorry MR2Brent. tex