MR2 Turbo under £2K ?

[sebo]

Hi all, I am after some advice regarding the purchase of an MR2 Turbo.

I have been driving around in my Vauxhall corsa for about 3 years, clocking up a bit of no claims bonus and some driving experience. My insurance is not astronomical and would be back to what it was when I started on an MR2 so its within what I am prepared to pay. I feel is is about time to upgrade to something a bit more fun to drive and I keep getting drawn to this 2 seater, mid engined beauty.

Now, looking around autotrader, you can buy a G Plate 2.0 GT Turbo for as little as £1,699. I have read a number of buyers guides so would like to think I would have half a clue as to what to look for and my father in law being a mechanic would be able to provide some advice.

My question to you guys (and gals) is: Do any of you have any experience of buying an MR2 for this type of cash? If so, did u get your fingers burnt?

Any advice appreciated

Seb

[sebo]

timmy30 said:

It does seem a little cheap. I know there's an import turbo in the classifieds for £1600, I was looking at it actually as a turbo conversion kit isn't much less than that.

That sounds like one of the ones i have seen

[sebo]

Cheers for the heads up Timmy

[sebo]

I would "settle" for a non turbo as I would imagine the running costs would be lower. I haven't looked at that fan site but I certainly will. Before considering an MR2 I looked seriously into a Fiat Coupe and so Fccuk.co.uk was really useful I imagine that site will be too.

Anyone here owned a Fiat Coupe? (I have got the extinguisher ready for when I get flamed with shouts of unreliability!

They are my 2 shortlist cars, have i over looked any? (other than the usual fast ford, VW etc)

Thanks again chaps, what a top set of guys u are in Jap Chat (I normally reside in the pie and piston or general gassing)

Seb

[sebo]

great site, read through the buying guides again.

The thought of driving with the T Bar roof off in the summer sounds lavish, hearing that motor!!

However, throughout the course of the evening i have become more and more annoying towards the Fiance' because I really want one and to be honest i have you guys to blame / thank.

I think the next step is to go out in one, you never know - i may drive it and hate it

Don't suppose anyone lives in Bournemouth and wants a passenger?

[sebo]

Gazboy said:

Afraid not, I sold my tweeked MR2T and bought a Supra. I think if you bought that £1600 and it turned out it needed another 2k thrown at it your fiancee may be a bit more than annoyed...

I agree!!

I will keep my eyes open over the next few months to see what pops in the classifieds. Will have to see what the piggy bank says...

[sebo]

Hi Chaps

After looking around i think that I will work on up-ing my budget. For just a grand or two more you can get so much more (lower milage, service history etc etc.

Thanks for the offers guys, but I may look around after the summer to try and make best use of the "buying in the shade" lower prices as is so often seen when the weather turns.

I did see a Fiat turbo on Saturday in Wimborne, it came hairing past and sounded nice but i personally dont think it is quite as appealing as a 2 seater, mid engined car.

Thanks for all the input guys,

Best regards

Seb