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Hello all,
Just thought I'd post a few pictures of my MR2 Turbo, which I have recently purchased. It's a Japanese import, brought over to Scotland in 2007 and looked after meticulously by it's buyer there. I've since picked it up from a bloke who is something of a Japanese car specialist, and it is quite stunning.
It's done 133,000kms, which equates to some 82,000 miles, and it's kept well through this miles and it's life! It's basically standard, though the 15" SSR wheels, HKS Turbo Timer and stereo are new items. Having had the pleasure of driving it this afternoon, it's much better than the MX5 I used to own. It's a Japanese sports car hero to me! I had long scorned the mk2 MR2 because of it's boy racer image. But, taking a fresh look at it and trying to appreciate what the designers intended, I see a real beauty in it. Ferrari-esque front end lines, a touch of Lamborghini at the back and all created with fantastic Japanese styling. It also drives like a proper sports car, the mid engine and RWD configuration lends itself to gripping the road and subtle, neat handling. But the turbo boost is ferocious. I drove it most of the way home in the wet today without using the turbo at all.
When you do use it though, it is frighteningly fast. The boost comes on like a bomb in your face, though it's no slouch beneath full boost either. You'll soon become accustomed to watching the boost guage and seeing where you can safely enjoy some face melting turbo boost. However, it demands a gentle squeeze of the throttle. The first time I tried to test the boost in second I stabbed the pedal far too hard and felt the car squirming under the generous power it developed in an instant.
So, it's an incredibly fast car. It's the JDM model, meaning it's making somewhere in the region of 242bhp. It certainly doesn't need anymore. The paradox is, it's about as fast and accurate as anything on the road. Conversely, it's been driven far slower than my Volvo because it demands so much respect, and pin sharp reactions and attention.
I've got a few pictures from the advert, I'll take my own soon:
Just thought I'd post a few pictures of my MR2 Turbo, which I have recently purchased. It's a Japanese import, brought over to Scotland in 2007 and looked after meticulously by it's buyer there. I've since picked it up from a bloke who is something of a Japanese car specialist, and it is quite stunning.
It's done 133,000kms, which equates to some 82,000 miles, and it's kept well through this miles and it's life! It's basically standard, though the 15" SSR wheels, HKS Turbo Timer and stereo are new items. Having had the pleasure of driving it this afternoon, it's much better than the MX5 I used to own. It's a Japanese sports car hero to me! I had long scorned the mk2 MR2 because of it's boy racer image. But, taking a fresh look at it and trying to appreciate what the designers intended, I see a real beauty in it. Ferrari-esque front end lines, a touch of Lamborghini at the back and all created with fantastic Japanese styling. It also drives like a proper sports car, the mid engine and RWD configuration lends itself to gripping the road and subtle, neat handling. But the turbo boost is ferocious. I drove it most of the way home in the wet today without using the turbo at all.
When you do use it though, it is frighteningly fast. The boost comes on like a bomb in your face, though it's no slouch beneath full boost either. You'll soon become accustomed to watching the boost guage and seeing where you can safely enjoy some face melting turbo boost. However, it demands a gentle squeeze of the throttle. The first time I tried to test the boost in second I stabbed the pedal far too hard and felt the car squirming under the generous power it developed in an instant.
So, it's an incredibly fast car. It's the JDM model, meaning it's making somewhere in the region of 242bhp. It certainly doesn't need anymore. The paradox is, it's about as fast and accurate as anything on the road. Conversely, it's been driven far slower than my Volvo because it demands so much respect, and pin sharp reactions and attention.
I've got a few pictures from the advert, I'll take my own soon:
I'm hoping it turns out to be just that. One of my colleagues is a walking encyclopaedia on MR2's, particularly working on them. I hope he will be able to advise with everything that I could ever need to do with it, and I hope he enjoys this car too as it is quite a stunning example. Well worth the trip to go and get it!
I was thinking of getting some leather seats in it, but I'll probably stick with the cloth seats to stop me sliding about too much. The seats are fantastic, really supportive and comfortable - though they need to be, as the ride is teeth chattering! They're far, far better than the standard seats in an MX5.
I was thinking of getting some leather seats in it, but I'll probably stick with the cloth seats to stop me sliding about too much. The seats are fantastic, really supportive and comfortable - though they need to be, as the ride is teeth chattering! They're far, far better than the standard seats in an MX5.
Not bad.
Thought you were getting a Cosworth though?
The leather seats are leather with alcantara centres so you don't slide around.
They're quick cars but not a scary, fire breathing monster. You can get away with a lot in the dry. They're crap in the wet though.
White Rev3s look the best. Just get some gunmetal rays rims on it and it'll be perfect.
Thought you were getting a Cosworth though?
The leather seats are leather with alcantara centres so you don't slide around.
They're quick cars but not a scary, fire breathing monster. You can get away with a lot in the dry. They're crap in the wet though.
White Rev3s look the best. Just get some gunmetal rays rims on it and it'll be perfect.
Awesome car, I agree on the point of leaving the seats as standard items, they look to be in good condition and leather items, if you can find any in decent condition, are probably not worth the expense for the upgrade. I certainly wouldn't want to put gun metal wheels on it though, that would spoil the look a bit.
Enjoy it!
Enjoy it!
I take it this is a standard car? It is so rare to see them like this now, it looks really lovely. I hope you get many miles of hooning pleasure out of it!
A mate of mine had one about ten years ago and it was a cracking car. His was a UK normally aspirated car with the targe roof and full black leather interior. I also remember the double stereo in the dash, at the top was the cassette player and below the CD player! It was brilliant.
A mate of mine had one about ten years ago and it was a cracking car. His was a UK normally aspirated car with the targe roof and full black leather interior. I also remember the double stereo in the dash, at the top was the cassette player and below the CD player! It was brilliant.
bazza1000 said:
Lovely looks like a really nice well looked after example you got there. Refreshing to see one standard looking (best way) - look loads better than the modded body kitted versions which alot are sporting these days. Enjoy!
Thanks, its only done 57,000 miles!Only a weekend/ evening toy.
OP that is a stunner. You will enjoy it, for all the reputation that MR2's have (and i spun mine a few times) it is only really gross stupidity, or oil on the road 
, that will catch you out. They are incredible when you get the balance right and cut through a few corners.
And i reckon you'll be chasing 300bhp within a year.
, that will catch you out. They are incredible when you get the balance right and cut through a few corners. And i reckon you'll be chasing 300bhp within a year.
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