Newbie Mr2 Questions

[volvo850]

Im looking at an mr2 turbo right now, what would be the most you would pay for a 91 mr2 turbo, apparently great condition, with t-tops and all the options?I was thinking maybe 6k or so? The car is across the country so It would have to be shipped also. Thanks for your time!

[todd0305]

uhhhh........6k?


Seems a lot to me.

Is it stock or has there been any mods? I would suggest that you get a car that is local so that you can actually see what you are buying and beable to see all parts of the car.

Another crucial part is the engine. If you know a lot about cars, great but i would still suggest that you get a mechanic that you trust to look at the car with you. Just to have a second opinion.

People on this forum are very helpful so feel free to ask.

[volvo850]

well hes asking $9,995.00 ...?

[todd0305]

asking 9,995.00?

What is the mileage and, again, has there been any mods?

[MRQtwinturbo]

Originally posted by volvo850
well hes asking $9,995.00 ...?

then it better be in mint condition....with low kms...and some mods added (ie rims/tires/stereo) to justifiy that asking price...for that price..u should be able to find a 93 turbo...

[Nebulant]

Heres a newbie question for yah,

How hard is it to preform an engine swapp for a 85 MR2 T-vis i think?

can it be done by a novice with help in 1-2 days?

[MRQtwinturbo]

what kind of swap??....its not an easy task to do a swap if u have very little knowledge and/or access to tools....

[Nebulant]

umm more or less swapping the old engien with a similar if not same engine,

Im a novice mechanic my self ive swapped engines on a VW before thats about it.

Im not entirly a total moron if thats what your askin

[91MRtizzle]

My price range was about 4k...couldnt find a good running turbo...I found a 92 turbo for 4600 but when i testdrove around the block the car overheated and started smoking. Then the dumbass guy popped the hood and knocked off the radiator cap and it exploded coolant into his engine...DAMN HOW DUMB can u get. He doesnt deserve to drive that car. But yeah i got mine for 3500 w/196000 miles and it runs perfect except for the gear grinding. My friend just got a 94 n/a w/ 72000miles for 7250. Which is a little bit overpriced but it is a 94. But try to get the turbo...if u cant wait...like me and my friend...N/a aint bad either. hahah But i kinda wished i had turbo.

[Nebulant]

yeah if i end up swapping out the engine i definetaly wanna put a turbo in it.

A car liek that deserves one, however theres always an issue of time and money.

are the turbos harder to set up then the regular"non turbos"

[MRQtwinturbo]

^^harder to set up what???......