MR2 - Thinking of buying, is this an import

[cramman]

Need a new car and this is just round the corner.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

Just wondering, is this an import, just the square numberplates make me think so but I may be wrong.

Also, anything important to check.

Cheers,

[magpie215]

Import

[Wadeski]

I can see one thing immediately wrong with it - it hasn't got a turbo

head over to MR2OC.co.uk and IMOC.co.uk and look around those sites for buyers guides. MR2OC has a section called "Know Your 2" which is excellent, IMOC has something similar as well.

[cramman]

Thanks for the replies. Not bothered about about a turbo at the minute, just something for now, hopefully get something newer one I get the yard sorted out so I can get whatever I get away from the scrotes.

Cheers.

[Roddas]

Yeah its an import, square plates, no side repeaters etc, which may be needed for MOT if i remember correctly or was that only SVA (i work in garage that used to import all their stock from japan, although its been a while since we had one).
Also doesnt appear to have a fog light fitted unless its been put in a reverse lamp, or i cant see it on the pics.
If it was my choice i would prefer an import over uk. For the reasons of less rot and better spec, Full electric pack, Aircon etc.
These are usually pretty bombproof from my experience although dont quote me on that. Hope this is a little help.

Edited by Roddas on Thursday 9th April 21:56

[Ry_B]

Definitely an import - very fun cars, I miss mine and I drive an RX8 now... though and when you spend £500 on a car are there really any downsides to having an import?

The num plates are the give away on most cars.

[tali1]

Seller has quietly listed
Model Year:1993
Reg. Date: 19 Jul 1999

[car.chic]

Wadeski said:

I can see one thing immediately wrong with it - it hasn't got a turbo

head over to MR2OC.co.uk and IMOC.co.uk and look around those sites for buyers guides. MR2OC has a section called "Know Your 2" which is excellent, IMOC has something similar as well.

You won't regret buying a turbo !

Anyway yes that is an import, IMO import is the better proposition anyway, just so you know if standard they do have a speed limiter but you can take off for about £150.

[shibby!]

I just sold me turbo after 4 years of ownership...

I want it back...

Handsdown the best i car i have owned!!! I love it!


Dont go N/A... to be honest you can get a turbo for very little extra for insurance and purchase price.

Make sure its a Rev 3.

Nick