Is this MR2 Worth the Price?

93MR2NA · 02-28-2006, 02:55 AM

I'm looking at purchasing a 1993 MR2 for around $3,000. It has a TRD wide-body kit, aftermarket wheels, and a few other mods done to it. It is also an NA. It has 130,000 miles and the problem with it is, it has door popers because the door handles are shaved. Well one of the door popers short circuited and caused a small fire behind the gauge cluster which was immediatly put out with a fire extenguisher. The car hasn't been started in 4 months because the guy was never able to get ahold of a new wiring harness. I figure that I could just re-splice the wires that needed fixing and it also needs a new gauge cluster but everything else is in great condition. Hasn't been in any wrecks and is in great condition other than that and has a new clutch. Do you think that it is worth it?

Mister2.2 · 02-28-2006, 03:05 AM

Can you get some pictures of it? How about some specs on the wheels. I would like to see just how well the WB Kit was put together. As is sounds like a decent deal depending on the damage from the fire, but it would really help to see some pictures.

93MR2NA · 02-28-2006, 03:44 AM

The Wheels are 5Zigen FN01RCs and the body kit looks perfect. It is molded into the body, the gas tank flap has been shaved and moved to the back, the door handles have been shaved and the car looks perfect. It has a carbon fiber hood, the flush headlight conversion, JDM tailights, and A brand new dual exhaust. I'll try to get some pictures, but the fire damage isn't extensive at all. Like I said, it almost looks like I could re-do the wiring where it melted, but it is going to be a pain in the ass.

Slade · 02-28-2006, 04:23 AM

I say don't buy it. It sounds like a money pit already.

canadam · 02-28-2006, 04:25 AM

I wouldn't buy it, but I couldn't say for sure without looking at it extensively.

Sirc · 02-28-2006, 04:27 AM

I say buy it so that you can realize that it's going to be a money pit then sell it to me for $2000 so I can fix it.

PHOENIX · 02-28-2006, 05:22 AM

normally yes, that would be a good deal to get. The door popper thing wouldnt appeal to me as its already had problems with them. If you can take some pictures of the damage, and of the body......especially on the seems and post them here, that would help out a lot.

frogg5872 · 02-28-2006, 09:45 AM

Damn. It prolly cost 3k alone for the body work/paint. I would get rid of those door poppers and get some professionally installed. Pics would help on the extensivness of the fire damage

N8s93turbo · 02-28-2006, 10:23 AM

I think its worth the price but only if you are prepared and have the funds to put more money into it.

93MR2NA · 02-28-2006, 11:23 AM

Here is the car with the dash off. It likes messy, but that is from the fire extenguisher spray and it doesn't look like that anymore(it is cleaned up). The dash and rest of the interior are fine, only the gauge cluster got a little melted. Let me know what you think and I'll try to post a picture of the exterior

93MR2NA · 02-28-2006, 11:28 AM

Here is the best close up picture of the body work that I could get. Let me know what you guys think

Mister2.2 · 02-28-2006, 11:45 AM

Need more pictures. Take as many pictures you can of the whole car, full picture as well as lots of close ups, higher res the better.

If you think you can fix the fire damage then go for it. Three thousand for a 93 is a great deal, no doubts there. What is your location?

93MR2NA · 02-28-2006, 02:23 PM

any other opinions after seeing these pics?

Mister2.2 · 02-28-2006, 02:31 PM

Are you in Missouri?

93MR2NA · 02-28-2006, 03:39 PM

Yeah Why?

N8s93turbo · 02-28-2006, 04:55 PM

after seeing the pics, i personally wouldnt buy it cuz i wouldnt know where to start with the interior mess. not saying its still not worth it but not worth the hassle to me. alot depends on your budget and how deep your pockets are.

Mister2.2 · 02-28-2006, 05:00 PM

Interior just looks messy because it's ripped apart, not a big deal IMO. I asked about your location because that has a lot to do with the worth of the car.

A 91 NA in your area in good running condition is worth 4-5K IMO. So a 93 is probably worth 7K. So, for a 93 with a WBK and wheels, if the kit is done properly, and I mean ONLY if it is done right. And if you can fix the wiring problem and restore the interior for little cost... then yes 3K is a great deal.

93MR2NA · 02-28-2006, 05:36 PM

Thanks Mister2.2. I was thinking the same thing. I'm gonna try to fix the wiring problem by just cutting out the melted section and re-doing all of the wires that were melted.

Mister2.2 · 02-28-2006, 06:27 PM

You ARE taking a risk though. If you can't get it rewired right and put the dash in and everything the way it should you will be stuck with a basket case. Then again at that price you shuold not have a hard time selling it if that happens.

Mister2.2 · 02-28-2006, 06:27 PM

P.S. I would like to see more pictures. Get some of the WHOLE car, front shots, side shots, lots of shots.

02-28-2006, 02:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
93MR2NA No Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Is this MR2 Worth the Price? I'm looking at purchasing a 1993 MR2 for around $3,000. It has a TRD wide-body kit, aftermarket wheels, and a few other mods done to it. It is also an NA. It has 130,000 miles and the problem with it is, it has door popers because the door handles are shaved. Well one of the door popers short circuited and caused a small fire behind the gauge cluster which was immediatly put out with a fire extenguisher. The car hasn't been started in 4 months because the guy was never able to get ahold of a new wiring harness. I figure that I could just re-splice the wires that needed fixing and it also needs a new gauge cluster but everything else is in great condition. Hasn't been in any wrecks and is in great condition other than that and has a new clutch. Do you think that it is worth it?

02-28-2006, 03:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Can you get some pictures of it? How about some specs on the wheels. I would like to see just how well the WB Kit was put together. As is sounds like a decent deal depending on the damage from the fire, but it would really help to see some pictures. __________________ --Josh MR2Trader.com Free to Buy and Sell your MR2 Parts!

02-28-2006, 04:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 10,399 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (34/100% )	I wouldn't buy it, but I couldn't say for sure without looking at it extensively. __________________

02-28-2006, 05:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Hiatus....... Posts: 9,266 Thanks: 92 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/100% )	normally yes, that would be a good deal to get. The door popper thing wouldnt appeal to me as its already had problems with them. If you can take some pictures of the damage, and of the body......especially on the seems and post them here, that would help out a lot. __________________ - Dave I'm moving so I need to downsize my collection/hoarding of MR2 Parts. Check out the for sale section to see what I have available!

02-28-2006, 11:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
93MR2NA No Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Here is the best close up picture of the body work that I could get. Let me know what you guys think Last edited by 93MR2NA; 02-28-2006 at 03:38 PM..

02-28-2006, 03:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
93MR2NA No Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The Wheels are 5Zigen FN01RCs and the body kit looks perfect. It is molded into the body, the gas tank flap has been shaved and moved to the back, the door handles have been shaved and the car looks perfect. It has a carbon fiber hood, the flush headlight conversion, JDM tailights, and A brand new dual exhaust. I'll try to get some pictures, but the fire damage isn't extensive at all. Like I said, it almost looks like I could re-do the wiring where it melted, but it is going to be a pain in the ass.

02-28-2006, 04:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Slade ninja Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 111 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I say don't buy it. It sounds like a money pit already.

02-28-2006, 04:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sirc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,965 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I say buy it so that you can realize that it's going to be a money pit then sell it to me for $2000 so I can fix it.

02-28-2006, 09:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
frogg5872 Some Skills Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (-2/0% )	Damn. It prolly cost 3k alone for the body work/paint. I would get rid of those door poppers and get some professionally installed. Pics would help on the extensivness of the fire damage

02-28-2006, 10:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
N8s93turbo TEAM A.S.S. RACING Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi/Pennsylvania Posts: 2,450 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (14/100% )	I think its worth the price but only if you are prepared and have the funds to put more money into it.

02-28-2006, 11:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
93MR2NA No Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Here is the car with the dash off. It likes messy, but that is from the fire extenguisher spray and it doesn't look like that anymore(it is cleaned up). The dash and rest of the interior are fine, only the gauge cluster got a little melted. Let me know what you think and I'll try to post a picture of the exterior

02-28-2006, 11:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Need more pictures. Take as many pictures you can of the whole car, full picture as well as lots of close ups, higher res the better. If you think you can fix the fire damage then go for it. Three thousand for a 93 is a great deal, no doubts there. What is your location?

02-28-2006, 02:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
93MR2NA No Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	any other opinions after seeing these pics?

02-28-2006, 02:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Are you in Missouri?

02-28-2006, 03:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
93MR2NA No Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Yeah Why?

02-28-2006, 04:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
N8s93turbo TEAM A.S.S. RACING Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi/Pennsylvania Posts: 2,450 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (14/100% )	after seeing the pics, i personally wouldnt buy it cuz i wouldnt know where to start with the interior mess. not saying its still not worth it but not worth the hassle to me. alot depends on your budget and how deep your pockets are.

02-28-2006, 05:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Interior just looks messy because it's ripped apart, not a big deal IMO. I asked about your location because that has a lot to do with the worth of the car. A 91 NA in your area in good running condition is worth 4-5K IMO. So a 93 is probably worth 7K. So, for a 93 with a WBK and wheels, if the kit is done properly, and I mean ONLY if it is done right. And if you can fix the wiring problem and restore the interior for little cost... then yes 3K is a great deal.

02-28-2006, 05:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
93MR2NA No Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks Mister2.2. I was thinking the same thing. I'm gonna try to fix the wiring problem by just cutting out the melted section and re-doing all of the wires that were melted.

02-28-2006, 06:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	You ARE taking a risk though. If you can't get it rewired right and put the dash in and everything the way it should you will be stuck with a basket case. Then again at that price you shuold not have a hard time selling it if that happens.

02-28-2006, 06:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	P.S. I would like to see more pictures. Get some of the WHOLE car, front shots, side shots, lots of shots.

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