2000 V-Reg Mark 2 for sale on Autotrader

[Marc]

A very tidy looking machine, I'm sure you'll agree!

LINK

It's been a while since I've owned an MR2, but I've wanted to get back in the pilot's seat ever since I sold my old '92 tubby. I've been idly flicking through Auto Trader, but the only new(ish) mk2's I can find are of the UK-spec variety.

I was under the impression that they kept making MR2 Turbos in Japan, right up until the mk3 came out. Is it possible to get hold of a recent turbo import (the newer the better)?

[Quigonjay]

wait until next year and you can import a rev5 turbo, only up to rev4 at the moment
although having said that, there is rev5 turbo in the for sale section (imported before new rules came in)

[Marc]

New rules? (Sorry, I'm somewhat out of the loop)

[SevenR]

As far as I know, you won't be able to bring in a Rev 5 Turbo at all. Something to do with Toyota never releasing a certain report for the car that's required for import. I could be wrong though
Their are a few that made it in before the rule change as you say, so that might be a better bet for you.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/195890.htm

Pricey though for what you're gaining. I think for that money you could buy a nice UK Rev3/4 and do a turbo conversion on it. Or stick a V6 in? You're looking at £2500-£3000 for the conversion.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/190985.htm

Then get a monster engine in it for £4500. Same price.