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ok this is gonna take a while...
http://www.mr2.com/ should have a lot of info about the test drive. and what to look for...
http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/Buying.html
All turbo models came standard with a manual transmission.
Typical replacements should only as minimal as iol change, spark plugs, cap, rotor, engine coolant, basically all fluids, and electrical... (ignition).
Reasonable price to pay for a turbo mr2 1991 is 5,500.00 - 8,000.00
Reasonable price to pay for a 1993 is 6,500.00 - 8,500.00
It might be worth buying an mr-2 as a shell and placing a motor tranny and ecu in it, but only if u know enough about cars to tell what other problems the car might have if it were in running condition...(mechanically inclined). ut I would highly recommend a cheaper car that runs but smokes and needs a new engine... u can purchase a 1993 motor tranny and ecu from
http://www.chicoraceworks.com/ purchase the rear clip of the car and get the motor tranny and ecu for $2750 + shipping. Plus the cost of installation, so probably aroung 4,000.00
This is a wise choice seeing as u might be able to pick up an mr2 that needs a new engine for 4,000.00 - 5,000.00. All total being 8 - 9,000.00 with a new motor ecu and tranny... the whole drivetrain is new there!!! Not to mention that u get the wheels, spoiler, rotors,
pads, trunk liner, intercooler, engine components, an extra ecu, deck lid, engine lid, and so on and so on...
I am not too sure how much a rebuild costs.... but in all effectiveness, I would reccomend buying the rear clip honestly... Chico Race works is a very reputable company, and the main sponsor for Jeff Fazio... Who is also on this message board.
As far as your 7K is concerned, it is definately possible to find this car in your price range no matter what you do, But Auto trader is a great place to start...Gives you an idea of what you are looking into. You can definately find a handsom find for the kind of money you are talking about spending. And thats a perfectly running car.. with probably like 115 to 120 k miles on it. For example, I just purchased my car like 1 month and a week ago, and I am fairly knowledgable when it comes to mr-2's, Granted I flew to Wisconsin to purchase the car from Florida, but the bounty was well worth it... I have a 1993 turbo Mr-2 with an engine, tranny and ecu from a 1993 turbo clip from japan. And I could not be happier unless it had just rolled off the showroom floor. Good luck man, and next time, split up the questions would ya... Whew!!!!!!
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