Toyota MR2 advice needed pls
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Hi all. Just looking for some help to decide if I should buy a particular car. This is the original MR2 circa 1985. I have asked the seller a couple of questions and got the following responses.
I have had the rear exhaust box replaced last year, and just had a genuine Toyota clutch fitted, so clutch and gearbox are fine. The engine has done 125,000, but they are pretty much bullet proof. There is a slight leak sometime from the top of the windscreen inside. Have been meaning to try and silicone it up, but it only happens sometimes. Not sure if an engine mount needs replacing as there is slight movement off the clutch.It went for its MOT last month but failed on corrosion to front passenger side, and drivers side rear suspension. Also passenger front shock is leaking so also failed on this. The garage reaconed about £200 - £250 worth of welding plus front set of shocks.
Now my question is will this car cause me no end of probs and if I were to pay say 550 to 600 quid for it and spend say the same again will I end up with a cheap fun car that will not cause financial pain?
Obviously I am only really looking for opinions here as I am not sure of how much something like this would go for. PS it is also on a private plate KBZ ( and a 4 digit no of no significance)
Many Thanks in advance and should I take the plunge?
I have had the rear exhaust box replaced last year, and just had a genuine Toyota clutch fitted, so clutch and gearbox are fine. The engine has done 125,000, but they are pretty much bullet proof. There is a slight leak sometime from the top of the windscreen inside. Have been meaning to try and silicone it up, but it only happens sometimes. Not sure if an engine mount needs replacing as there is slight movement off the clutch.It went for its MOT last month but failed on corrosion to front passenger side, and drivers side rear suspension. Also passenger front shock is leaking so also failed on this. The garage reaconed about £200 - £250 worth of welding plus front set of shocks.
Now my question is will this car cause me no end of probs and if I were to pay say 550 to 600 quid for it and spend say the same again will I end up with a cheap fun car that will not cause financial pain?
Obviously I am only really looking for opinions here as I am not sure of how much something like this would go for. PS it is also on a private plate KBZ ( and a 4 digit no of no significance)
Many Thanks in advance and should I take the plunge?
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