Fair price for a 1991 Turbo-swapped MR2?

therealjab · 02-16-2009, 01:02 AM

Hey guys and gals,

I'm sad to say that I'm planning on parting with my beloved MR2 due to some school-related financial obligations

I was wondering what price I should ask for it and I figured you guys would provide the most accurate estimate. Here are the specs:
+102,000 mi on body (no accidents, immaculate paint)
+Desirable hardtop model w/ manual windows
+3,000 mi. on professionally installed gen II 3sgte engine
+"Smog-friendly" conversion includes an EGR and American ECU ($600)
+Still retains JDM ceramic turbocharger
+Manual Boost controller and boost gauge
+3sgte fuel pump
+Aftermarket clutch with plenty of life left
+Fluids recently changed, timing belt job done with swap
+Never street raced or tracked
+Tires have lots of tread left on them

Now for the negatives:
-Needs shocks soon
-speakers are going bad

This is one of the most solid and mint '91 MR2s I've seen in So Cal and I know that it's rare to find one in such a good condition. The only other 1991 MR2 turbos up for sale on Autotrader and Cars.com within 100 miles of my zip code (91745) are being sold from $8500 and beyond. I realize that mine is not a factory turbo so I'm taking that into consideration. So what is a fair price to ask guys? Thanks in advance!

masagsxr · 02-16-2009, 02:34 AM

Wow hard to say... I guess if it was my car and i put that much work i would want to get at least $8500 for it.

Good luck tho... and don't worry. School will pay off. Keep up the good work.

Shadow. · 02-16-2009, 05:11 AM

Realistically probably get like 6.5k for it... Damn economy!

honda_bar · 02-17-2009, 12:49 AM

6k, Not original, its a only 91, despite the hardtop,lower miles, jdm turbo and color.

mr29180 · 02-17-2009, 01:19 AM

wow people today sellingf der 2'ssss wow well good luck with the sale...

therealjab · 02-17-2009, 06:04 PM

Thanks for the replies guys! I know the economy is in the crapper right now, but $6,000? Clean, mint MR2s, even 91' NAs, are a commodity here in So Cal so I doubt that expecting at least $7,500 is that unrealistic of me. At least I hope so

If anyone is interested or knows an interested party, please send me a PM! Thanks!

02-16-2009, 01:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
therealjab No Skills Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Fair price for a 1991 Turbo-swapped MR2? Hey guys and gals, I'm sad to say that I'm planning on parting with my beloved MR2 due to some school-related financial obligations I was wondering what price I should ask for it and I figured you guys would provide the most accurate estimate. Here are the specs: +102,000 mi on body (no accidents, immaculate paint) +Desirable hardtop model w/ manual windows +3,000 mi. on professionally installed gen II 3sgte engine +"Smog-friendly" conversion includes an EGR and American ECU ($600) +Still retains JDM ceramic turbocharger +Manual Boost controller and boost gauge +3sgte fuel pump +Aftermarket clutch with plenty of life left +Fluids recently changed, timing belt job done with swap +Never street raced or tracked +Tires have lots of tread left on them Now for the negatives: -Needs shocks soon -speakers are going bad This is one of the most solid and mint '91 MR2s I've seen in So Cal and I know that it's rare to find one in such a good condition. The only other 1991 MR2 turbos up for sale on Autotrader and Cars.com within 100 miles of my zip code (91745) are being sold from $8500 and beyond. I realize that mine is not a factory turbo so I'm taking that into consideration. So what is a fair price to ask guys? Thanks in advance!

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02-16-2009, 02:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Wow hard to say... I guess if it was my car and i put that much work i would want to get at least $8500 for it. Good luck tho... and don't worry. School will pay off. Keep up the good work.

02-16-2009, 05:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shadow. Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 210 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Realistically probably get like 6.5k for it... Damn economy!

02-17-2009, 12:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,510 Thanks: 37 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	6k, Not original, its a only 91, despite the hardtop,lower miles, jdm turbo and color.

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mr29180 Cage fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Frisco (bay area) Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 7 Thanked 42 Times in 37 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	wow people today sellingf der 2'ssss wow well good luck with the sale...

02-17-2009, 06:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
therealjab No Skills Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks for the replies guys! I know the economy is in the crapper right now, but $6,000? Clean, mint MR2s, even 91' NAs, are a commodity here in So Cal so I doubt that expecting at least $7,500 is that unrealistic of me. At least I hope so If anyone is interested or knows an interested party, please send me a PM! Thanks!