WTB: 91-95 MR2 on east coast - considering all

MR-squared · 08-23-2008, 05:56 AM

Hello everyone, I'm looking for yet another mr2! (I'm in Georgia) I've almost taken the plunge into an STI but I just don't think I can do it. I am very mechanically inclined and also a very good paint/body man - I have been working on these cars for nearly ten years. I've repaired large quarter panel dents and performed the mechanical side of a gen3 engine swap. So please be straight up with me about your cars!

Here's what I'm looking for:

Price will be dependable on car but right now my upper budget for a n/a is about 3k and turbo about 4k. Plenty of cars out there but gas prices are limiting me to around 900 miles and I'd prefer to travel into Fl for one. I'm ready to buy TODAY but as it will be a project, I'm waiting for the right one. (very impatient though)

Must be without major damage that causes the front end not to line up, doors/t-tops not close right, fenders not line up, roof buckled, basically dents and dings/fender benders are ok just nothing that hurt the frame.

Any engine setup. I prefer something that hasn't had the wiring hacked up too bad.

some rust is ok but be prepared to show me! I don't want one that has rust eating up the inside of the windshield gasket, or around the t-tops and especially with ROT. Surface rust is ok.

The main thing is to be upfront with me, I just want to know what I'm buying. I realize it won't be perfect. You can also rest assured the car will be made better. I've set myself this budget watching what other cars sell for - I'll take the right rough car and make it something unique - maybe a hardtop Beam's Tom's replica? mmm.... oh yea, if I get a n/a, she will get a 3sge swap.

Thanks for looking.

mr3 · 09-07-2008, 07:52 PM

I see a few mr2's around for sale in PA where I live but not many. Searching on craigslist I can find 2 or 3 but they arent worth it. Most I see on Philadelphia craigslist are listed for atleast 8000. Good luck with the buy.

This was the only one I could find that wasn't listed for way to much.
1992 Toyota MR2 - 5-Speed, Needs Work, Really Cheap- just in on trad

Jrdn2 · 09-07-2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR-squared

Hello everyone, I'm looking for yet another mr2! (I'm in Georgia) I've almost taken the plunge into an STI but I just don't think I can do it. I am very mechanically inclined and also a very good paint/body man - I have been working on these cars for nearly ten years. I've repaired large quarter panel dents and performed the mechanical side of a gen3 engine swap. So please be straight up with me about your cars!

Here's what I'm looking for:

Price will be dependable on car but right now my upper budget for a n/a is about 3k and turbo about 4k. Plenty of cars out there but gas prices are limiting me to around 900 miles and I'd prefer to travel into Fl for one. I'm ready to buy TODAY but as it will be a project, I'm waiting for the right one. (very impatient though)

Must be without major damage that causes the front end not to line up, doors/t-tops not close right, fenders not line up, roof buckled, basically dents and dings/fender benders are ok just nothing that hurt the frame.

Any engine setup. I prefer something that hasn't had the wiring hacked up too bad.

some rust is ok but be prepared to show me! I don't want one that has rust eating up the inside of the windshield gasket, or around the t-tops and especially with ROT. Surface rust is ok.

The main thing is to be upfront with me, I just want to know what I'm buying. I realize it won't be perfect. You can also rest assured the car will be made better. I've set myself this budget watching what other cars sell for - I'll take the right rough car and make it something unique - maybe a hardtop Beam's Tom's replica? mmm.... oh yea, if I get a n/a, she will get a 3sge swap.

Thanks for looking.

I Also Agreed with him, I've been looking for an MR2 for about a year now. I Live In South Dakota sadly, cause nothing is around. I mechanically inclined as well. I'd like the car in good shape but still a project car. No huge chunks missing, keep it all together etc. If anyone has anything please let me know! Thank You!

Everett · 09-07-2008, 11:33 PM

I'll keep my eyes peeled. Jrdn I could prolly find something around the mid-west, all depends on how far you want to travel to get it. And MR-squared...I've seen quite a few nice MR2's for sale in the Georgia area in the past. I'm sure it wouldn't be long before a sweet one pop's up!

MR-squared · 09-08-2008, 01:59 PM

mr3 - thanks for the heads up, I'd seen that one which brings me to a point - anyne notice how "not rare" hardtops have become?!? I've seen at least 5 hardtops for sale in the past 2-3 weeks.

Bluemr2 - I'm trying to be patient! If i wasn't being so picky about body/color, I would have had one by now....

Everett · 09-08-2008, 02:02 PM

Yea, I dont blame you. I got lucky and found mine for sale at the local grocery store sitting in the parking lot. And that was after a couple years of waiting.

o6spdracer · 09-27-2008, 02:17 AM

I'm selling mine. Here is a link to her: '91 MR2 Turbo. I'm on the West Coast though, but she can make the drive cross country!

MR2-MRnot · 10-03-2008, 03:09 PM

ive personally seen the most MR2's in georgia, but i got mine from florida for cheap, and with no rust!!! just gotta wait till it finds u! i looked foreveer and as soon as i stopped it popped up!

alaskagrown · 12-06-2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrdn2

I Also Agreed with him, I've been looking for an MR2 for about a year now. I Live In South Dakota sadly, cause nothing is around. I mechanically inclined as well. I'd like the car in good shape but still a project car. No huge chunks missing, keep it all together etc. If anyone has anything please let me know! Thank You!

I'm in Texas, not far away, my MKII, sounds about right...3sgte, 2.0, t.c., turbo(mitsu-TD07) red, t-top, 60k on motor, 175k on odo.
pm for pics or info

charto911 · 12-06-2008, 09:49 PM

I have a 91 turbo thats a florida car sitting in maryland for another month that I can sell if anybody is interested

sunnyd · 12-08-2008, 02:55 PM

you guys can come and visit us here in CA. we have a lot of mr2s here. im selling mine actually. 1991 n/a in great shape for $3500 clean title of course. you guys can pm me for pics and details. Goodluck on your search!

Tdo5power · 12-15-2008, 01:56 PM

I have a turbo in PA send me a PM for more details

gt35r · 01-10-2009, 10:22 PM

buy my sti

2004 sti built w/hta 35r - NASIOC

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08-23-2008, 05:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
MR-squared Celeritas Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 16 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	WTB: 91-95 MR2 on east coast - considering all Hello everyone, I'm looking for yet another mr2! (I'm in Georgia) I've almost taken the plunge into an STI but I just don't think I can do it. I am very mechanically inclined and also a very good paint/body man - I have been working on these cars for nearly ten years. I've repaired large quarter panel dents and performed the mechanical side of a gen3 engine swap. So please be straight up with me about your cars! Here's what I'm looking for: Price will be dependable on car but right now my upper budget for a n/a is about 3k and turbo about 4k. Plenty of cars out there but gas prices are limiting me to around 900 miles and I'd prefer to travel into Fl for one. I'm ready to buy TODAY but as it will be a project, I'm waiting for the right one. (very impatient though) Must be without major damage that causes the front end not to line up, doors/t-tops not close right, fenders not line up, roof buckled, basically dents and dings/fender benders are ok just nothing that hurt the frame. Any engine setup. I prefer something that hasn't had the wiring hacked up too bad. some rust is ok but be prepared to show me! I don't want one that has rust eating up the inside of the windshield gasket, or around the t-tops and especially with ROT. Surface rust is ok. The main thing is to be upfront with me, I just want to know what I'm buying. I realize it won't be perfect. You can also rest assured the car will be made better. I've set myself this budget watching what other cars sell for - I'll take the right rough car and make it something unique - maybe a hardtop Beam's Tom's replica? mmm.... oh yea, if I get a n/a, she will get a 3sge swap. Thanks for looking.

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09-07-2008, 07:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,408 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I see a few mr2's around for sale in PA where I live but not many. Searching on craigslist I can find 2 or 3 but they arent worth it. Most I see on Philadelphia craigslist are listed for atleast 8000. Good luck with the buy. This was the only one I could find that wasn't listed for way to much. 1992 Toyota MR2 - 5-Speed, Needs Work, Really Cheap- just in on trad

09-07-2008, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Everett Lovin' the curves! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,446 Thanks: 42 Thanked 65 Times in 59 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I'll keep my eyes peeled. Jrdn I could prolly find something around the mid-west, all depends on how far you want to travel to get it. And MR-squared...I've seen quite a few nice MR2's for sale in the Georgia area in the past. I'm sure it wouldn't be long before a sweet one pop's up!

09-08-2008, 01:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
MR-squared Celeritas Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 16 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	mr3 - thanks for the heads up, I'd seen that one which brings me to a point - anyne notice how "not rare" hardtops have become?!? I've seen at least 5 hardtops for sale in the past 2-3 weeks. Bluemr2 - I'm trying to be patient! If i wasn't being so picky about body/color, I would have had one by now....

09-08-2008, 02:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Everett Lovin' the curves! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,446 Thanks: 42 Thanked 65 Times in 59 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Yea, I dont blame you. I got lucky and found mine for sale at the local grocery store sitting in the parking lot. And that was after a couple years of waiting.

09-27-2008, 02:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I'm selling mine. Here is a link to her: '91 MR2 Turbo. I'm on the West Coast though, but she can make the drive cross country!

10-03-2008, 03:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
MR2-MRnot Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Akron, OH-IO Posts: 668 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	ive personally seen the most MR2's in georgia, but i got mine from florida for cheap, and with no rust!!! just gotta wait till it finds u! i looked foreveer and as soon as i stopped it popped up!

12-06-2008, 09:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
charto911 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 379 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I have a 91 turbo thats a florida car sitting in maryland for another month that I can sell if anybody is interested

12-08-2008, 02:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
sunnyd No Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	you guys can come and visit us here in CA. we have a lot of mr2s here. im selling mine actually. 1991 n/a in great shape for $3500 clean title of course. you guys can pm me for pics and details. Goodluck on your search!

12-15-2008, 01:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tdo5power No Skills Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I have a turbo in PA send me a PM for more details

01-10-2009, 10:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
gt35r No Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	buy my sti 2004 sti built w/hta 35r - NASIOC