I have owned the car for almost 18 months and has been used as my daily driver ever since.When I purchased the car it looked a little different to how it does now, a full write up of the progress of the car since purchase can be found in the following link.
This should give an idea that the car has been cared for.http://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/171/145998.html
(Log in to MR2OC and click the link)The boost has never been increased by myself and there are no signs that this has been the case in the past.
A service was carried out by myself on 01/04/2011 which included Oil, Oil Filter, Spark Plugs, Distribution Cap and Rotor Arm
- all of which I have documented (4k miles carried out since service).Mileage converted from KPH to MPH, photograph showing proof of change in above link.
No T-bar leaks.
87,000 Miles
(the car is used as my daily driver therefore will increase)MOT'd last week, the car now comes with
more than a 12 month MOT, until November 4th 2012. MOT'd at ETS in derby.6 Months Tax.
HPI Clear
Cat 1 Alarm
& Immobiliser (Sigma M series)Engine:
HKS Mushroom induction kit.
HKS Replica blow off valve.
Mongoose full stainless exhaust.
Red silicone vacuum hoses.
Brakes/ Suspension:
Grooved and drilled discs all round.
Green stuff pads.
BC Coilovers purchased 01/06/2010
(only covered around 4k miles).New droplinks all round.
New front break pipes 05/11/2010.
Interior:
Cloth seats
& doorcardsIsotta Evolution steering wheel.
Aftermarket gear knob and handbrake lever.
Pioneer CD player with front USB iPod connection
(purchased new roughly June 2010)KPH to MPH converter installed.
Red bulbs behind dash cluster.
Lockwood white dials.
Short shifter.
Exterior:
Bodywork completely standard except clear toblerones
MK3 Roadster front badge in black
MK2 Roadster rear MR2 badge
Team Dynamics aftermarket wheels with 25mm spacers on the front.
TRD petrol cap
Bad Bits:
Please keep in mind the car is 17 years old, there are the odd scratches and imperfections.
Overall the car is in good condition for age.The wheels could do with a refurb as the lacquer on the silver is peeling.
There is a hole in the left hand fog light caused by a stone therefore this does not work.
However I do have a pair of replacement fog lights that will go with the car.The Aerial does not rise fully, misses one section.
This has never bothered me as I only listen to the Ipod. Aerials are easily sourced so not a difficult issue to overcome if needed.Driver seat bolster misshaped.
Overall the car has been very reliable, the only problems I have experienced in the 18 months of ownership are as follows:
Coolant overspilt from overflow as I was in a petrol station.
This occurred due to the spring failing on the rad cap, simply replaced and problem solved.At approximately 3
- 4k revs there was a stutter on boost, this was the coil pack which had simply worn and corroded. A new one purchased and fitted 10/07/2011 which instantly resolved the problem.Lastly, the engine would occasionally cut out when coming down from high revs quickly.
This was the Idle Control Valve which was removed and cleaned and refitted which instantly resolved the problem - more information on this including pictures are in the link above.I have tried to give as much honest information as possible.
If you have any further questions please ask.Selling due to having purchased another MR2 which will be my new project once this MR2 is sold.
£3000Rob
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