[FINALIZED] 1996 YELLOW TURBO GT. NOW ON EBAY. LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GO!...

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LeeGT2
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1996 YELLOW TURBO GT. NOW ON EBAY. LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GO!...

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This is a very original Rev 3 MR2 Turbo Coupe in Yellow. I believe this to be the youngest and most original Yellow MR2 Turbo in the UK. The car was imported to the UK in early 1998, having been manufactured in 1996. We have owned this car since 2000 and the car has not been modified from standard in any significant way. Lady driver for last 8 years.

We have been MR2 Drivers Club members since 1992 and this is the 5th MR2 in our household. This car was at MR2000 and at MR2004 and has been the most fabulous car we have ever had. It never fails to bring a smile to our faces when driving or even just looking at it. We have had it for 8 years and it has been difficult to think of a car to replace it. In the end we have now got an Audi TT.

It is genuinely in superb condition for its age, and the original engine still runs perfectly with no smoke or oil consumption. The ABS brakes perform perfectly and there is very, very little rust as the car has been kept overnight in a dehumidified garage.

Genuine top of the range lightweight Turbo GT spec. (not the lower spec GT-S) including
Limited Slip Differential gearbox
ABS
Electric adjustable and folding mirrors
Climate Control Air Conditioning
Steering front fog lights
Original 2-Din Toyota CD/Tape/FM Radio (including frequency band expander to allow for FM reception in UK)
Leather and Suede seats
No cruise control
No airbags
No bodywork modifications

Modifications?
Black Diamond cross drilled Front Brake Discs have been fitted when the standard items needed replacing.
Mongoose Stainless Exhaust System, which makes a wonderful noise, announcing its arrival without being boy racer.
12 spoke Mille Miglia 17” x 8” wheels with 215/40 on front and 245/35 on rear to keep correct relevant sizing.
Correct UK MPH/ KPH speedo fitted shortly after we got the car. We still have the original kph speedo. 44210 Km + 91450 Miles. Total mileage 119,000.
Rear fog lights - no ugly modification. Instead the inner rear lamps act as fog lamps with tell tale switch at the dashboard.
Speed delimiter is fitted, removing the 112mph limit.

MOT until April 2009. All MOT certificates since early 2000 are available including all the emissions results.

Full service history and receipts since 2000 are available.
Cam Belt replaced 3 years/ 32000 miles ago.

We are located in Silverstone, Northants.
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stu b 1 tubby
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Post by stu b 1 tubby »

That is so cheap.
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Post by James Junior »

Looks lovely and in the only sensible colour for an MR2...

You won't find many like this people - believe me, it took me years to find a decent REV3+ turbo in yellow.

Paintwork looks very good too - very little fading from the looks of it which is doubly rare.

Best of luck with the sale. :thumleft:
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Post by mattcambs »

stu b 1 tubby wrote:That is so cheap.


An absolute bargain, but I suspect it reflects the highish mileage.

I would have thought you could start the bidding at £1k more!

Good luck with the sale :thumleft:
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Post by tonigmr2 »

Yep a good price - but t'isn't the youngest as I had a late '96 yellow GT tubby which I sold last year!
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Post by stu b 1 tubby »

Everyone loves a bit of yellow. Definetly the fastest colour :eye:
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Post by LeeGT2 »

Thanks for the compliments.

I believe the car toni is referring to is an M reg car. This is an N reg.
James' car does appear to be newer (97). So how about I say this is probably "the newest Yellow Turbo in the UK still with bodywork and engine as Toyota intended". Chassis number is SW20010656X where X is another number between 0 and 9. Anyone got one later?

Never had any accident damage, no major respray. Paintwork is in excellent condition for all original panels and mainly original paint now 12 years old.

Private plate currently fitted to the car is not included in the sale.
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Post by LeeGT2 »

We have not received any offers which we are prepared to accept. The car IS NOW UP FOR AUCTION ON EBAY.

Get your bids in for a bargain. Auction finishes at 9PM on Thursday 2nd October.

Link here. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0285942910

Or Buy It Now for £3200. Contact me on [email protected]

All the best.
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Post by mattcambs »

This is a real shame. You should have been able to get £3500. And now some chav will probably get it off fleabay ](*,)

2nd hand car market has plummeted. 1 year old WRX Imprezzas have lost over 50% of their value - that is now under £10k :shock:
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Post by Steve-O 2007 »

£3200!!! :shock: :shock: Thats cheap as Chips!! :mrgreen: :thumleft:

Are you mad :mrgreen: Dont let it go for any less than that :thumleft:
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Post by LeeGT2 »

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RESERVE HAS NOW BEEN MET. ENDS THIS THURSDAY. GET YOUR BIDS IN NOW!

Link here. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0285942910

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Post by Bry »

Couldn't let any old chav buy a lovely car like that, so had to step in :lol:
Watch out OZ here I come !!
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Post by ben_mr2 »

it does look a really nice example. everythin ok with it mate?
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Post by Bry »

ben_mr2 wrote:it does look a really nice example. everythin ok with it mate?


The car is a credit to Lee and his wife Vanessa, it is nigh on mint, if only everyone selling a car was as honest and these two :D
Watch out OZ here I come !!
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Post by LeeGT2 »

Glad to hear all is well. I hope you have as much fun with it as we did. :thumleft:
I think you got a bargain, but I guess that is the state of the economy at the mo. But it had to go and we were pleased that it has gone to an enthusiast with an MR2 history. Just don't modify it too much. LOL [-X
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Post by Bry »

LeeGT2 wrote:Glad to hear all is well. I hope you have as much fun with it as we did. :thumleft:
I think you got a bargain, but I guess that is the state of the economy at the mo. But it had to go and we were pleased that it has gone to an enthusiast with an MR2 history. Just don't modify it too much. LOL [-X


I was amazed it went so cheap too :shock: The only things I will be changing will be the horrid bleed valve (makes it far too laggy) for an ebc, will be ordering some lovely new wheels tomorrow (rota GTR's in white) and replacing the suspension at some stage, and that is it O:)
Watch out OZ here I come !!
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Post by skipp123 »

saw this car yesterday looks in fantastic condition bry seemed over the moon with the buy im sure hell have it looking even better very shortly :thumleft:
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