3S-GTE USDM Turbo Engine 1991 MR2 Turbo Prices

Flynt · 11-14-2009, 02:05 PM

What is the value of this car in today's market? Unemployment is high and the economy is bad so I want a good deal if I purchase the car.

It was purchased new in Florida and has spent its life in Tennessee so rust is not an issue but the car has 150,000 miles and the present owner tells me it will need a new turbo soon. The car is totally stock with no modifications.

Move this thread if I have put it in the wrong section.

dallsbeep · 11-14-2009, 06:18 PM

Govt taxes a 91 turbo mr2 at like 1800. Id say anywhere from 2.5-3.5k for that. Id lowball a lil beacuse replacing a turbo is pricy.

RePete · 11-14-2009, 06:34 PM

Agreed. ^

And don't forget to check other major components. A failing turbo usually means other big ticket items are on the verge too.

o6spdracer · 11-15-2009, 12:20 AM

How much are they asking for? I would do a compression and leakdown test. Let us know the results and we'll be able to give you a closer price range to work within.

Flynt · 11-15-2009, 07:47 AM

The owner wants $4,600.

countyboy3188 · 11-15-2009, 03:18 PM

i think 3800-4000 would be a good price for that car.

How does it drive and does it boost fine?

Flynt · 11-15-2009, 06:20 PM

The car is a 2.5 hour drive from my home so I have not been to see the car. I think I will pass on this MR2 because I don't think the owner will lower his price much below $4,600.

11-14-2009, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Flynt No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	1991 MR2 Turbo Prices What is the value of this car in today's market? Unemployment is high and the economy is bad so I want a good deal if I purchase the car. It was purchased new in Florida and has spent its life in Tennessee so rust is not an issue but the car has 150,000 miles and the present owner tells me it will need a new turbo soon. The car is totally stock with no modifications. Move this thread if I have put it in the wrong section. Last edited by Flynt; 11-14-2009 at 02:06 PM.. Reason: add information

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Flynt No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Test Drive The car is a 2.5 hour drive from my home so I have not been to see the car. I think I will pass on this MR2 because I don't think the owner will lower his price much below $4,600.

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11-14-2009, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
dallsbeep Some Skills Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 65 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Govt taxes a 91 turbo mr2 at like 1800. Id say anywhere from 2.5-3.5k for that. Id lowball a lil beacuse replacing a turbo is pricy.

11-14-2009, 06:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
RePete No Frills Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western Canada Posts: 3,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 254 Times in 244 Posts Blog Entries: 4 iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Agreed. ^ And don't forget to check other major components. A failing turbo usually means other big ticket items are on the verge too.

11-15-2009, 12:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	How much are they asking for? I would do a compression and leakdown test. Let us know the results and we'll be able to give you a closer price range to work within.

11-15-2009, 07:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Flynt No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The owner wants $4,600.

11-15-2009, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
countyboy3188 got boost?? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buchanan,GA Posts: 511 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	i think 3800-4000 would be a good price for that car. How does it drive and does it boost fine?