My Toyota MR2 G-Limited
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I realise there have been a few of these on the forum lately but I just thought I would share my own. It is a 1993 import G-Limited 2.0 16v.
Bought 2 years ago. It had been left standing for over 2 years and was looking a bit sorry for itself. It was cheap and started first turn of the key (with a replacement battery) and looking past the dirt and grime I could see it had potential. With no tax or MOT it was a bit of a gamble but I figured that in a worst case scenario I could break it and make my money back plus a bit more.
This is how I found it:
A few shots after getting it home:
Changed oil, filter, plugs & leads:
I then gave it a damn good clean, it took a good blast from the pressure washer (I'm not one for detailing sorry). After a t-cut and some polish it came up looking quite nice:
Took it for its MOT a few days later:
... only for it to fail but merely on a seized handbrake cable so I was very happy (considering it had stood for so long I was expecting worse). Quickly replaced:
Since then I have replaced the gear cables, clutch master cylinder and interior. Had both bumpers resprayed and have re-furbished the wheels. It now looks like this:
For what was a very cheap car I have grown quite attached to it. I never expected it to be such a fun driving experience and is surprisingly quick considering it is not the turbo model
Anyway, thanks for looking
Stu
Bought 2 years ago. It had been left standing for over 2 years and was looking a bit sorry for itself. It was cheap and started first turn of the key (with a replacement battery) and looking past the dirt and grime I could see it had potential. With no tax or MOT it was a bit of a gamble but I figured that in a worst case scenario I could break it and make my money back plus a bit more.
This is how I found it:
A few shots after getting it home:
Changed oil, filter, plugs & leads:
I then gave it a damn good clean, it took a good blast from the pressure washer (I'm not one for detailing sorry). After a t-cut and some polish it came up looking quite nice:
Took it for its MOT a few days later:
... only for it to fail but merely on a seized handbrake cable so I was very happy (considering it had stood for so long I was expecting worse). Quickly replaced:
Since then I have replaced the gear cables, clutch master cylinder and interior. Had both bumpers resprayed and have re-furbished the wheels. It now looks like this:
For what was a very cheap car I have grown quite attached to it. I never expected it to be such a fun driving experience and is surprisingly quick considering it is not the turbo model
Anyway, thanks for looking
Stu
Great work my friend! Its amazing what can be done to bring paintwork back to life with a bit of time and effort.
My Alfa 156 was found like that - moss growing out of the window seals and interior caked with filth. HAs been very satisfying restoring her to the shape she is in now.
I have a real soft spot for MK2 MR2s having had four over the years. My heart still yearns for another MK2 turbo and I have some on my eBay watch list as we speak.
The two NAs I owned were fantastic too though. Every journey in an MR2 feels like an event somehow! Glad you are enjoying yours.
They are pretty bullet proof and can run on to crazy mileage without much issue, though rust seems to be the biggest problem now that they are all getting a bit long in the tooth.
Keep us posted on developments!
My Alfa 156 was found like that - moss growing out of the window seals and interior caked with filth. HAs been very satisfying restoring her to the shape she is in now.
I have a real soft spot for MK2 MR2s having had four over the years. My heart still yearns for another MK2 turbo and I have some on my eBay watch list as we speak.
The two NAs I owned were fantastic too though. Every journey in an MR2 feels like an event somehow! Glad you are enjoying yours.
They are pretty bullet proof and can run on to crazy mileage without much issue, though rust seems to be the biggest problem now that they are all getting a bit long in the tooth.
Keep us posted on developments!
I've just sold my Rev 3 NA after a year and a half. It was my second car and I really adored it. Cleaned and polished every other week, spent weekends on my back underneath it, couldn't walk away without turning back etc. They're really special cars, even the cheap ones. And mine sold for more than I paid for it which is nice. I've moved on to a Rev 2 turbo now but my NA will always be special. I genuinely felt sad when it was driven away.
You're clearly doing yours a great service so far, it really shows. Keep it up
You're clearly doing yours a great service so far, it really shows. Keep it up
That sad and neglected car is loved once more. Lovely car now, well done.
I had a '93 G-Limited many moons ago when they were still being made, however it was a 94MY with the facelift. I thought it looked way better with a full metal roof unlike the UK cars with either sunroofs or T-tops.
I had a '93 G-Limited many moons ago when they were still being made, however it was a 94MY with the facelift. I thought it looked way better with a full metal roof unlike the UK cars with either sunroofs or T-tops.
My first MR2 was a 1995 G-Limited (anniversary ed!) and yours looks really good. As others have said you've done a great job cleaning it up.
I was browsing the web earlier and there are some really good late models around for just over £2000. It's very tempting to pick one up as I suspect you could bounce it after summer and lose nothing on it, especially if you add a bit of TLC like you have.
I was browsing the web earlier and there are some really good late models around for just over £2000. It's very tempting to pick one up as I suspect you could bounce it after summer and lose nothing on it, especially if you add a bit of TLC like you have.
Thanks again all.
I've been thinking about replacing it with a turbo model, but as it is only a weekend car I can't really justify it right now.
I need to concentrate on my 205 track car now the weather is changing and track days are upon us. Maybe in the future I will upgrade to either a newer rev 3+ gts or maybe a Celica gt4
I've been thinking about replacing it with a turbo model, but as it is only a weekend car I can't really justify it right now.
I need to concentrate on my 205 track car now the weather is changing and track days are upon us. Maybe in the future I will upgrade to either a newer rev 3+ gts or maybe a Celica gt4
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