Where have all the decent Mk2 turbo tintops gone?!!

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danwarwick
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Re: Where have all the decent Mk2 turbo tintops gone?!!

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Now I get it, everyone is collecting instead of selling at the moment!

:lol:
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danwarwick wrote:
monkeyra wrote:Mine's being converted into 2GR-FE power \:D/


Which engine is that?


Toyota 3.5 V6, 325bhp \:D/
SW20 Rev1 Supercharged 2GR-FE Powered Trackday Car.
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danwarwick
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Toyota 3.5 V6, 325bhp \:D/[/quote]

Now that sounds like an interesting project! :twisted:
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danwarwick wrote:Now I get it, everyone is collecting instead of selling at the moment!

:lol:


funny you mention that, mine has lived in the garage for a year now. only done 400 miles since I bought it last year... :D

Ive spent more time detailing it than driving it! :oops:
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Johnr32 wrote:funny you mention that, mine has lived in the garage for a year now. only done 400 miles since I bought it last year... :D

Ive spent more time detailing it than driving it! :oops:


:lol:

At least it's being cared for and not broken! They are a very rare sight where I am nowadays! Get it out a bit more! :D
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your right to want a tin top imo. I much prefer my tin top to the t bar and its not like im an open top hater either. its just the tin top is to much of a compremise without really giving that much. Plus alot of the tbars for sale have rust starting around the tops too. not a sign of this on tin tops.
had mine for sale only on here though, thought it would have gained more interest tbh.
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danwarwick
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Yep I agree with you on that Nails. I would barely use a t bar in this country so don't want the extra weight or any other associated problems!

Good luck with your sale btw!
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Double post sorry!
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Skywalker wrote:I've got one! Been in dry storage for 5 years!


Dunno if a shell and a buncha bits counts as a car! :oldtongue: :oldtongue:

Tbh there are a few about but most will need some work doing to them.
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danwarwick
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Yep I'm starting to see that to get my ideal mr2 I might have to budget for a bit of work also! Mint ones don't seem to come up for sale very often!
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danwarwick
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My current car is getting ever so slightly boring after the novelty of filling up for less than £50 has worn off!

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danwarwick
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And I can't use the image posting tool properly! :oops:

Is it only Photobucket that works or have I done something stupid?
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That is because that isn't an image flicker don't let you link unless you set it too. Photobucket is better.

That is the same as my little fiesta..

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I was using the 2 as a daily runner but the cost became prohibitive. It is much cheaper to run the fiesta. :-) and use the 2 as a toy.. you really appreciate the power then.
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Ah ok!

I see you have the Ghia model, very flash I must say! :)

Yep bought the Fiesta to replace an E39 530i Sport as fuel was getting a bit pricey for commuting. Decided I'm not that bothered about fuel economy after living with no power for a few months now! #-o
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danwarwick wrote:Ah ok!

I see you have the Ghia model, very flash I must say! :)

Yep bought the Fiesta to replace an E39 530i Sport as fuel was getting a bit pricey for commuting. Decided I'm not that bothered about fuel economy after living with no power for a few months now! #-o


Yup brilliant little motor for £700. I'm happy with driving about not spending much on fuel.

The little zetec engine is quite poky for a 1.4 I have to admit. Nothing in comparison to the 2 but I like the fact that when i put £60 in the 2 I don't have to worry about how long it is going to last. I can just drive it for fun. :mrgreen:
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That is a good point, maybe I should be thinking of an mr2 as a second car! The Fiesta is a bit boring being the 1.25 but as you say pokier than you'd expect for its size!

Mine was only £250 so I could spend nothing on running it as I don't really mind how long it lasts. Then all my extra cash could be spent on a 2!
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danwarwick
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That is a good point, maybe I should be thinking of an mr2 as a second car! The Finest is a bit boring being the 1.25 but as you say pokier than you'd expect for its size!

Mine was only £250 so I could spend nothing on running it as I don't really mind how long it lasts. Then all my extra cash could be spent on a 2!
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Skywalker wrote:I've got one! Been in dry storage for 5 years!


Get some piccies up Luke :lol:
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