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TransAm · 09-17-2006, 03:52 AM

Does anyone know anything about these very rare JDM only MR2s?

There is one for sale in the UK and I am a little tempted by it...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/96245.htm

TopGearNL · 09-17-2006, 09:23 AM

Looks pretty neat, don't know about price listing of these cars but if it is a special edition and looking at its mileage and history, I think it is a bit of a buy! And Toyota's never let you down

TransAm · 09-17-2006, 10:39 AM

The last 1000 MR2s in Japan were fitted with this motor instead of the 170hp 2.0

So an extra 25-30hp and a bit of a VVT powerband after 5000 rpm

I'm also looking at a UK spec (170hp non VVT) 1999 MR2 as well, it has only 39,000 miles (55k kms) on it:

TopGearNL · 09-17-2006, 11:06 AM

They're pretty nice cars, I was looking at them as a first car but I don't think Ill get one because of fuelcosts and insurance

BTW I nearly had a heartattack when I saw the prices for cars on pistonheads, not that they're expensive but so much more cheaper then in Holland. I know now for sure that I am going to move out of Holland, just too expensive :x

TransAm · 09-17-2006, 11:53 AM

I am getting it as a second car, for weekend and maybe some track use.

Therefore, insurance and fuel isn't too much of a problem for me.

My budget is 5000. Just a bit shy of Mk3 MR2s with that budget though, unfortunately.

Also looking at MGF VVC (Variable Valve) and the MX5/Miata.

Anyone have any other suggestions for a RWD or Mid-Rear (preferably) car?

Something small and light. No TVRs - I wouldn't get anything worth having for only 5000.

LotusGT1 · 09-17-2006, 12:43 PM

Stretch your budget a bit and get a Mk.1 Lotus Elise

, or an Elan perhaps?

Or have extra fun and buy a Caterham style kitcar and built it yourself. Like a Dax or something...or look at Westfield
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/lis...ter=TP&o=q&pc=

dutchmasterflex · 09-17-2006, 01:20 PM

God damn a 1998 MR2 that's not in Japan.. Would be a great buy!

So this one has a VVTi Turbo engine? Don't know a lot about the last revisions of the MR2 for Japan but I've always had an eye out for a 1991 Turbo. It's really a shame they stopped sending the MR2 to the US after 1993.

TransAm · 09-17-2006, 03:45 PM

^ no, its a VVTi NA engine. Same as the Altezza RS200.

I guess it is a bit like the Celica VVTLi (180hp) motor, but lower redline, wider powerband. Like a Prelude VTi rather than an Integra R.

TopGearNL · 09-17-2006, 04:08 PM

So many revs?

TransAm · 09-17-2006, 04:11 PM

7000 rpm, not that many really

TopGearNL · 09-17-2006, 04:16 PM

Oh ok, I thought we were talking 9000 or so you know like a S2000

RC45 · 09-17-2006, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by TransAm

I am getting it as a second car, for weekend and maybe some track use.

We had a great run through the backroads this morning - you would have loved it

- so you def. need something for similar jaunts over there.

You know what my suggestion would be

Originally Posted by TopGearNL

They're pretty nice cars, I was looking at them as a first car but I don't think Ill get one because of fuelcosts and insurance

I have to chuckle when I see folks talk about "fuel cost" and "insurance" in a 4 cylinder...

TopGearNL · 09-17-2006, 05:24 PM

[quote="RC45"]

Originally Posted by TransAm

I am getting it as a second car, for weekend and maybe some track use.
We had a great run through the backroads this morning - you would have loved it

- so you def. need something for similar jaunts over there.

You know what my suggestion would be

Originally Posted by TopGearNL

They're pretty nice cars, I was looking at them as a first car but I don't think Ill get one because of fuelcosts and insurance

I have to chuckle when I see folks talk about "fuel cost" and "insurance" in a 4 cylinder...

Well RC, ok your were right about the fuel cost thats not really bad, but as for the insurance, that is. Reason? Young guy in a sportscar

RC45 · 09-17-2006, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by TopGearNL

Originally Posted by RC45

Originally Posted by TransAm

I am getting it as a second car, for weekend and maybe some track use.
We had a great run through the backroads this morning - you would have loved it

- so you def. need something for similar jaunts over there.

You know what my suggestion would be

Originally Posted by TopGearNL

They're pretty nice cars, I was looking at them as a first car but I don't think Ill get one because of fuelcosts and insurance

I have to chuckle when I see folks talk about "fuel cost" and "insurance" in a 4 cylinder...

Well RC, ok your were right about the fuel cost thats not really bad, but as for the insurance, that is. Reason? Young guy in a sportscar

MR2 is a sportscar?

TopGearNL · 09-17-2006, 06:33 PM

No true again, I mean compared to a Vet