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-car has been clocked back and stored away for 7 years till the next MOT in 2013 as it shows vehicle structure has rust -car has been exported then clocked back/drive outside the uk-private number plate for 7 years?£1k? Long distance for me to travel worth considering or not? Thanks. A grand for a na mk2 with questionable history dosent seem like a great bargain worth traveling the country for, if it was nearby it's always worth a look. But I wouldn't want to be spending money on train fares to come home empty handed It's a 20 year old car and mileage is a poor barometer of condition. Buy based on what's in front of you, not what number is on the clocks.mr2_maverick wrote:I found a 50k on the clock mk2 but at the bottom the car is missing around 35k after 2006 and then disappears for 7 years.
My opinion/possibilities:
Can't be that bad for
I'd like your opinions please.
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He may have a reason (like speedo dying or replacing for another reason) You could always ask him before you go.£1K? Well that depends how much you value £1K. Betting on red or black can't be that bad with that amount, unless of course thats not a nonsense amount of money for you. If the seller states about 90k this ties in with the original mileage and what's on there now plus any miles since MOT. Gazza_DJ wrote:The mileage on the clocks is pretty much irrelevant.
Because in no time you'll be forking out. ..."2x new rear tyres bought this month" I also found out the car is a Cat C which might explain it being off the road for a 7 year restoration?[quote="androo007"]Walk away, seriously dude[/quote]*runs away* 
. EVER Remember, the only difference between Cat C and Cat D is financial, it has nothing to do with the severity of the damage, only the total cost of fixing it plus other costs. Panel damage is enough to be a Cat C on a cheaper MR2. If it was more than just panel damage it should be obvious - check the floorpan, boot under the carpet, frunk, etc. (VIN matches the V5C), it drives right, and otherwise behaves as it should, then IMO it could be worth a low offer. If you buy it for £700 it turns out it's not right then you'll be able to make most of that back from breaking it. The rear lights and centre panel will sell for £100+ alone. I wouldn't pay 1k for it though.£1k Rev4's either.androo007 wrote:Why though?
Fair enough, I guess "polish a turd" comes to mind thats all. Paid £750 for it. (upgrade to 16"), new headlights (stock are poor imo), full brake overhaul and a decent service. Has done 11k in that year without fault. If you are in doubt about a potential car then just don't bother. Trust your gut and look for another one. Can you afford to shell out £500 over the next few months to keep it running well? Because it will prob need some major service items, plus brakes and then there is the question about history etc.. 'the one', keep looking.[quote="pbmr2"]just over a year ago I got a rev4 uk model T bar with 90k on the clock, full service history and in great condition. Paid £750 for it. (upgrade to 16"), new headlights (stock are poor imo), full brake overhaul and a decent service. Has done 11k in that year without fault. If you are in doubt about a potential car then just don't bother. Trust your gut and look for another one. Can you afford to shell out £500 over the next few months to keep it running well? Because it will prob need some major service items, plus brakes and then there is the question about history etc.. 'the one', keep looking.[/quote] There are still lots left in the country ? I have read through the buying an mr2 guide on the sale section so that's really my list of things to check off when buying an mr2