want to buy MR2

rocketeer · 10-10-2007, 05:20 PM

Hey guys,

I'm new to the boards, and i'm from Seattle WA. I recently found a '91 MR2 N/A Hardtop, and i've been looking for a hardtop everywhere. The only thing is, is that there's a bit of engine trouble.

Will sell tonight 91 hard top toyota MR2 Non turbo

I don't have a lot of experience with engine work, and I don't really know a lot of people who have experience with MR2's or midship engines at all. I'd like to buy this car if it doesn't require too much work.

Doing some research, I know that a bad PCV Valve could mean many worse things. And this guy doesn't include any pictures (even though I've asked him to). Assuming this guy is honest about his description, how much work do you think it would cost to fix? And how much time do you think it would take for someone with little/no engine experience to complete the project by himself?

At worst, I'd have to source and install a new engine. How hard is it to do? How much is a 5s-fe? approximately how much would it cost for a shop to do this work?

Please let me know, I am hoping to be an MR2 owner myself!

RideMR2 · 10-10-2007, 07:05 PM

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I dunno about a 5sfe, but he proably has a few, if that's what you really want.

runabout93 · 10-12-2007, 12:10 AM

I see 5sfe engines all the time for $500 bucks on ebay. But, you're looking at $1000-$1500 to have someone install it. Could have any number of problems with that engine. Might just need a tuneup, timing, pcv valve.... or It may have bad gas in it from sitting so long. But more than like there is a reason why it's been sitting. The valves could be totally screwed.

Bottom line... if the body and interior of the car is clean. You can't go wrong for $1500 or less. You can get the 5sfe or 3sgte and still be ahead of the game. There are also v6 options... if you knew what you were doing. Lets say you paid $2000 to replace the engine... you have a $3500 mid egine sports car. How can that be wrong? And if you pay $5000 for the 3sgte swap then you have a $6500 dollar mid engine rocket. Now that is definitely not wrong.

runabout93 · 10-12-2007, 12:13 AM

BTW... Those were high estimates.

rocketeer · 10-12-2007, 02:19 AM

hm well this guy was pretty spotty. he's inconsistent with his description (put up new adds for the same cars with different description about 3 times) and never called me after asking for my # or responded to any of my many questions.

in all, not a good feel from this guy, and i decided that I'm going to wait until after i'm done with college to get any kind of sports car. Buying a sports car isn't exactly the best financial decision for me at this point. Maybe I'll see you guys again in two years!

blackbob · 10-12-2007, 03:14 AM

Just put a V6 in it,it's the LS1 of the MR2 world.

runabout93 · 10-12-2007, 12:57 PM

There will be an MR2 waiting for you... I'm sure. You'll be back.

Good luck in school

10-10-2007, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
rocketeer No Skills Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	want to buy MR2 Hey guys, I'm new to the boards, and i'm from Seattle WA. I recently found a '91 MR2 N/A Hardtop, and i've been looking for a hardtop everywhere. The only thing is, is that there's a bit of engine trouble. Will sell tonight 91 hard top toyota MR2 Non turbo I don't have a lot of experience with engine work, and I don't really know a lot of people who have experience with MR2's or midship engines at all. I'd like to buy this car if it doesn't require too much work. Doing some research, I know that a bad PCV Valve could mean many worse things. And this guy doesn't include any pictures (even though I've asked him to). Assuming this guy is honest about his description, how much work do you think it would cost to fix? And how much time do you think it would take for someone with little/no engine experience to complete the project by himself? At worst, I'd have to source and install a new engine. How hard is it to do? How much is a 5s-fe? approximately how much would it cost for a shop to do this work? Please let me know, I am hoping to be an MR2 owner myself!

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10-10-2007, 07:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
RideMR2 No Skills Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 31 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	The MR2 Warehouse - MR2Warehouse.com - Products I dunno about a 5sfe, but he proably has a few, if that's what you really want.

10-12-2007, 12:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
runabout93 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 359 Thanks: 25 Thanked 42 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I see 5sfe engines all the time for $500 bucks on ebay. But, you're looking at $1000-$1500 to have someone install it. Could have any number of problems with that engine. Might just need a tuneup, timing, pcv valve.... or It may have bad gas in it from sitting so long. But more than like there is a reason why it's been sitting. The valves could be totally screwed. Bottom line... if the body and interior of the car is clean. You can't go wrong for $1500 or less. You can get the 5sfe or 3sgte and still be ahead of the game. There are also v6 options... if you knew what you were doing. Lets say you paid $2000 to replace the engine... you have a $3500 mid egine sports car. How can that be wrong? And if you pay $5000 for the 3sgte swap then you have a $6500 dollar mid engine rocket. Now that is definitely not wrong.

10-12-2007, 12:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
runabout93 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 359 Thanks: 25 Thanked 42 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	BTW... Those were high estimates.

10-12-2007, 02:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
rocketeer No Skills Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	hm well this guy was pretty spotty. he's inconsistent with his description (put up new adds for the same cars with different description about 3 times) and never called me after asking for my # or responded to any of my many questions. in all, not a good feel from this guy, and i decided that I'm going to wait until after i'm done with college to get any kind of sports car. Buying a sports car isn't exactly the best financial decision for me at this point. Maybe I'll see you guys again in two years!

10-12-2007, 03:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
blackbob wiring....odds and ends Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stationed in Guam Posts: 753 Thanks: 61 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Just put a V6 in it,it's the LS1 of the MR2 world.

10-12-2007, 12:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
runabout93 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 359 Thanks: 25 Thanked 42 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	There will be an MR2 waiting for you... I'm sure. You'll be back. Good luck in school