Rev2 GT Turbo , Break or not to Break

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Andy
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Rev2 GT Turbo , Break or not to Break

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Thinking of selling my 93 Rev2 GT Turbo Tin Top that has some modifications.
I haven't used the car since 2007 and could do with the space in the garage.

I've been out of the MR2 world for a long time so the question is , is the car worth more in bits or complete ?
It would be a shame to break it because its not a heap.

Thanks for any advice
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Pics? :)
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Andy wrote:Thinking of selling my 93 Rev2 GT Turbo Tin Top that has some modifications.
I haven't used the car since 2007 and could do with the space in the garage.

I've been out of the MR2 world for a long time so the question is , is the car worth more in bits or complete ?
It would be a shame to break it because its not a heap.

Thanks for any advice


If you have the time, the space, patience and the motivation, then fair do's, go ahead.

Personally, Id put it up for sale "as is", with the option to return it back to stock, to enable it to be affordable. Then sell the mods :thumleft:
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Post by fingers99 »

Generally, anything without an MOT will be worth more as bits. But you'll be left with a pile of bits no-one wants, too, and don't under-estimate the sheer pain and effort involved in breaking a car, writing the adverts, wrapping the parcels up, etc.
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Post by Andy »

Some pics , the car now has a Blitz Nur Spec R Exhaust.
These pics are old but the car still looks like this except the exhaust.

These are the other mods.

Dastek Uni-Chip Piggyback ECU
Blitz Nur Spec R Stainless Sports Exhaust
Apexi AVC-R Electronic Boost Controller
HKS Induction Kit
HKS Iridium Spark Plugs
HKS Dump Valve
HKS Turbo Timer
Greddy Intercooler
Momo Corse Steering Wheel
TRD Quick Shift
17-Inch Rota Boost Alloy Wheels
Avon ZZ3 215/40/ZR17 and ZZ3 235/40/ZR17 Tyres
Tinted Windows
Tinted Rear Lamps
EBC Turbo Grooved Brake Discs & Green Stuff Pads
De Cat Pipe
Replica Veilside Rear Wing

Last time on the roller showed 261 bhp



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SrSilkie
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Post by SrSilkie »

I guess it depends if the extra money you get is worth your time really.

I personally wouldn't even be tempted to break a car unless it was a huge build with lists of parts, it seems like a mission!

Id just try and revert to stock as much as possible if I were you and unwire any aftermarket electronics you have. Maybe even pick up a set of stock wheels with tyres and sell the Rotas.

From the photos it looks a clean example and im sure someone would enjoy it, let her live on!!
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As is would be less hassle after removing any mods u want to.

Although if you break it and have a mint aircon rad dibs :oops:
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Post by alanmr2turbo »

cars with or without an mot will always be worth more in parts especially with the list you have.

Just kill it :lol:
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Post by aussieGT »

alanmr2turbo wrote:
Just kill it :lol:


:? I guess if you have the time and the space you'd end up making more money for sure, but i bet that the good parts go 1st and then you'll end up with 92% (figure pulled square outta my &%$) of a car sitting somewhere you don't want it.

I guess I should start up some hippy 'Save the SW' sentiment, but if the car is relatively rust free why not try to sell it first and let someone else enjoy it?

But i'd still pull the fancy bits off it and replace them with stock and sell the goodies.
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Is that spoiler a direct fit for replacement of rev2
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Post by rgb »

its worth more money complete than breaking if its got mot and the engine runs. the price for mr2s had hit rock bottom but its started to rise as the cars are getting rarer and people have more money
Andy
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Post by Andy »

Thanks for all the advice everyone !

I've had the car 14 years and love it but cant really justify keeping it now and need the space.
Passed my bike test and got hooked so stopped driving cars completely. ( got 6 bikes )
I've kept the MR2 running and and moving ( got a really big garden) so it hasn't just been rotting since 2007.

I bought it from a Toyota main dealer in 2000 with 12000 miles on it and it has 67000 on it now. Still have the sales invoice.

Thing is if I mot it I'll want to keep it and that will upset her indoors :(

Cheers

Andy
Andy
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Post by Andy »

Thanks for all the advice everyone !

I've had the car 14 years and love it but cant really justify keeping it now and need the space.
Passed my bike test and got hooked so stopped driving cars completely. ( got 6 bikes )
I've kept the MR2 running and and moving ( got a really big garden) so it hasn't just been rotting since 2007.

I bought it from a Toyota main dealer in 2000 with 12000 miles on it and it has 67000 on it now. Still have the sales invoice.

Thing is if I mot it I'll want to keep it and that will upset her indoors :(

Cheers

Andy
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Unless you really really need the space I'd just keep the car if it's a good one.

Getting hard to find decent examples now so you'll get more money as they get even rarer.
A lot are being broken up lately.
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Post by Draven »

Adam86 wrote:Unless you really really need the space I'd just keep the car if it's a good one.

Getting hard to find decent examples now so you'll get more money as they get even rarer.
A lot are being broken up lately.


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