Looks like a good point at which to introduce myself.
My name's Graham, and I'm looking for one too.
I've always had big German machines, with old Astras to run back and forth to work.
When my last Astra died, I bought a mechanically mint one-owner, full history Corolla 1,6SR
(2000my, facelift) and I absolutely love it!
Anyway, I had until recently a BMW840Ci.
4,4 litre steptronic V8.
A magnificent Autobahn blaster, but a mechanical nightmare of complexity and terrifying repair costs.
For example, in the history file is an invoice for replacing the windscreen wiper mechanism, and that alone was
£1,100.
Driving it was great, but when you got home it felt like you'd been playing Russian roulette and had just clicked the hammer down on an empty chamber.
There was a great feeling of relief that you'd got away with it yet again, but trepidation because you knew that each time that happened it got you one step nearer to the time when it would finally go wrong and rape your bank account.
Which kind of took all the fun out of it for me, so I sold it.
Luckily, I didn't lose a penny on the whole experience and I've decided to go for something that looks like a lot more fun and that will be nowhere near the horrifying upkeep costs of the 840.
Hence my search for an MR2 Mk2 Turbo in the best order I can find for around my budget, which is yet to be decided.
I don't imagine insurance will be a worry being as I'm old.
Even the BMW was only
£268 a year on a classic policy.
From what I can gather, I'd like a Rev 5 Turbo with the T-Top.
I'm not worried about the leaky roof issues as it'll be a summer car and will be covered when not in use.
Anything in particular I should be aware of, in addition to what's been posted above? Grateful for any advice or info on cars for sale.
