Toyota MR2

[Wouter Melissen]

Corrosion has gotten the better of the Mini, so I am forced to have to let that go. It requires more TLC than we are able to give it right now. Its replacement is already spotted and I am on the verge of finalizing the deal on this Mk1 MR2. This should provide a similar exciting drive, but without moving my intestins all over the place. The one I got my eye on is a 1985 duotone (metallic green / gold). The only concern is its rather high mileage of 206,000 km, but being a Toyota this should not be a big problem.

I'll keep you posted on the developments.

[Spastik_Roach]

Aye I thought you wern't wanting a Japanese car!

Well its very sad to see the Mini go, but the Toyota should be a nice replacement. Nothing will replace the Minis charm and character tho :(

[clutch-monkey]

do an Ls1 conversion :D j/k

[McReis]

Damn! The Mini made a much better headline to the frontpage of UCP than MR2 ever will...
Anyway, more fun out of driving is expected. Shame it's a bit on the ugly side.
Does an NA Miata from say, '89 cost much more? That's a real driver's car.
I heard from a friend who had one of does MR2, that their good too.
Good luck with the deal. Kiss the Mini for me, will you? :(

[Wouter Melissen]

A Miata is quite a bit more expensive. I chose the MR2 purely for its characteristics, not as much its aesthetics.

[McReis]

A Miata is quite a bit more expensive. I chose the MR2 purely for its characteristics, not as much its aesthetics.


Ok, then you're making a good choice. Japanese cars have a reliability that everyone loves (that's why I'm trading a 4 year Peugeot for an 10 year Miata). But it's only time to time that they really come out with a model that can passionate a driver with good taste. For me, Japanese cars are not much more than: Honda S800, Datsun 240Z, Corolla Twin Cam AE86 (Trueno) and Miata. MR2 has kind of strange looks and it MK2 have their image spoilt by ricers, but surely they mean something to me. MkI is now rarer than the second and some say they have a purer ride.

[Wouter Melissen]

Supposedely the chassis was developed by Lotus, but they axed that project and sold it off to Toyota. It is nothing like Toyota had ever built before, so it might not be that strange. A 1980s Elise.

[McReis]

Supposedely the chassis was developed by Lotus, but they axed that project and sold it off to Toyota. It is nothing like Toyota had ever built before, so it might not be that strange. A 1980s Elise.

It's a bit like I see the Miata NA. It was inspired by the Elan and the MGB. But the result is clearly connected to the Elan styling. Such as the dimensions and dinamics. I think the looks are not as purer in the following shapes of the Miata. This pics are from the Miata 1.8 I'm negotiating at the moment and an original Elan. Seems like father and son. :D

[Coventrysucks]

MR2 Turbo.

Go on... you know you want to :D

[Wouter Melissen]

The turbo is the Mk2 one, which has a rather bad rep for handling and is quite a bit more expensive.

[Wouter Melissen]

It's a bit like I see the Miata NA. It was inspired by the Elan and the MGB. But the result is clearly connected to the Elan styling. Such as the dimensions and dinamics. I think the looks are not as purer in the following shapes of the Miata. This pics are from the Miata 1.8 I'm negotiating at the moment and an original Elan. Seems like father and son. :D

I have tried the latest MX-5, but that's too small for me. The older one is a bit bigger, so should be better. I wonder if an Elan is too small for me as well.

[McReis]

I have tried the latest MX-5, but that's too small for me. The older one is a bit bigger, so should be better. I wonder if an Elan is too small for me as well.

You mean, bigger inside? So you're kind of a giant? :) The Elan is very small inside. Almost toy-like but still with a fantastic driving position for a guy like me (1,74m). But it's surely not a car for someone who's taller. But being small, all around you and looking very purposeful, is what made me start dreaming about one since I first sat at the wheel of a white/red Sprint. It's a shame their so expensive, but I still dream about owning one in green with 26R headlamps. Like this beauty here...

[:Exige:]

Toyota did a Supercharged AW11 .. cant remember what year the best one is. Im more knowledgable on SW20s. Theyre pretty rare though .. can sell for as much as Rev 3 N/A Mk2s which is quite alot. The MR2 is pretty nimble for its price .. a good tourer.

[UCR]

Did half the sub frame rust?

Why didnt you just replace the sub frame, they can be picked up for nothing.

[henk4]

Did half the sub frame rust?

Why didnt you just replace the sub frame, they can be picked up for nothing.

it was bit more than just that, rust appeared to creeping in at a lot of places at the same time. Outer sill was crumbling to pieces

[UCR]

it was bit more than just that, rust appeared to creeping in at a lot of places at the same time. Outer sill was crumbling to pieces
Ah ok, :)

Should have asked me :D

[Egg Nog]

I'd be very careful with that one Wout. Although it is a Toyota, the 4A-GE doesn't seem to be as reliable as the engines in most of their cars. Nigel (on this board) has had two, and the first one went through quite a few engines. A conrod broke in two of the engines and punched a hole in the block. I believe both engines had lower milage than the one you're looking at.

Definitely a good, solid car... but I'd take a look around for one with fewer kilometres on the odometer.

[<AAA-MOD>]

I'd be very careful with that one Wout. Although it is a Toyota, the 4A-GE doesn't seem to be as reliable as the engines in most of their cars. Nigel (on this board) has had two, and the first one went through quite a few engines. A conrod broke in two of the engines and punched a hole in the block. I believe both engines had lower milage than the one you're looking at.

Definitely a good, solid car... but I'd take a look around for one with fewer kilometres on the odometer.

I think it might be too late, but wait for Wouter to come online for the verdict.

[Wouter Melissen]

This car has not fallen victim to a boy racer (yet), so it should be a bit more reliable than the average MR2.

[henk4]

This car has not fallen victim to a boy racer (yet),

I'll see what I can do to it in your absence :D

[McReis]

I'll see what I can do to it in your absence :D

:D:D:D:D "Home alone" in a dislexic way.

[Roy Visser]

I'll see what I can do to it in your absence :D

hehe thats what my dad did too when i wasnt home and he "needed" transport, A 50 year old in a purple corrado, do i hear Midlife crisis?

[henk4]

hehe thats what my dad did too when i wasnt home and he "needed" transport, A 50 year old in a purple corrado, do i hear Midlife crisis?

I wouldn't allow my son to present himself in a purple Corrado :D

[Roy Visser]

I wouldn't allow my son to present himself in a purple Corrado :D

ouch that one hurts ;)

[Wouter Melissen]

We are going to pick it up in an hour!

[Spastik_Roach]

w00ter! :D

[Wouter Melissen]

Here it is.

[McReis]

Here it is.


Wow! Congratulations my friend, cause it looks very beautiful. It seems to be very well cared. What a perfect state for a car with all those years.

[Bad Dragon]

Also congratulations. Nice Car.

Greetz from Bad Dragon

[Coventrysucks]

Looks great, watch out on those damp roundabouts!

[Roy Visser]

I'm still surprised on how excellent the condition of the car is. You should get rid of the Lynx and TRD decal though :rolleyes:

Any info which country it has been imported from? It has 1992 license plates?

[<AAA-MOD>]

maybe some UCP stickers would enhance it's appeal (and performance of course).

cuz we all know that the TRD and Lynx stickers are obsolete. It needs some new sticker technology.


Otherwise, besides that very important improvement, it looks great.

Anyone else think that Wouter has a thing for green? Mini, MR2, old site colours, etc.

[VtecMini]

Not a bad looking car at all, looks to be in great condition. Though I do have to say I prefer the look of that small car sitting behind it. What is it exactly, I can't quite make it out... ;)

[henk4]

Not a bad looking car at all, looks to be in great condition. Though I do have to say I prefer the look of that small car sitting behind it. What is it exactly, I can't quite make it out... ;)

It is for sale....

[VtecMini]

It is for sale....

Gah, I'm still up to the eyeballs in bodypanels for mine, let alone finding more sill pabels for a second one! Besides, I prefer my steering contraptions on the right hand side, thankyouverymuch. :)

[Coventrysucks]

It is for sale....

You should have kept the reason for its sale quiet, we all know its condition now... :D

[McReis]

You should have kept the reason for its sale quiet, we all know its condition now... :D

if I could I'd buy it anyway because of it's heritage and the meaning it has on UCP's history! ;)

[henk4]

if I could I'd buy it anyway because of it's heritage and the meaning it has on UCP's history! ;)

The seller will emphasise this point as well :D . He is aware that it is globally known car.

[clutch-monkey]

i'd like to see more pics of the mr2, pls? especially if its going to be UCP's new mascot car

[henk4]

Here you are, as the official owner is currently travelling I took the opportunity to take it out, as Matra said to combat my midlife crisis by getting into a hairdresser's car. (wish I had studied hairdressing in stead of economics :D )

[clutch-monkey]

thanks!
usually i don't like older cars, but this mr2 is very neat. it looks nimble

[McReis]

Here you are, as the official owner is currently travelling I took the opportunity to take it out, as Matra said to combat my midlife crisis by getting into a hairdresser's car. (wish I had studied hairdressing in stead of economics :D )


Very nice steering wheel. Very cared car. A car with so many years tha looks so confortably good inside is great! i wish I could find a Miata with an interior in such nice condition...

[Matt]

That's the biggest headlight switch I've ever seen. Is it so that someone can easily turn your lights on from the next car over in traffic?

[henk4]

That's the biggest headlight switch I've ever seen. Is it so that someone can easily turn your lights on from the next car over in traffic?

If the car next to me has a nice passenger I am prepared to have my switches manipulated :D

[Matt]

ok, that's just weird and wrong and scary - I don't want to know about your switches!

[henk4]

ok, that's just weird and wrong and scary - I don't want to know about your switches!

don't worry, I didn't have you in mind :D

[Matt]

Dirty old man

[henk4]

Dirty old man

Now that's prejudice, just because i am not thinking of you......

[McReis]

If the car next to me has a nice passenger I am prepared to have my switches manipulated :D


Wow!! That little run with the MR2 really switched on your midlife crisis! What a comment to come from Mr. Polite! :D:D:D

Just out of curiosity, do you know that Toyota has had a marketing problem with the MR2 because the name, when read fast sounded like "emmerdeur" wich means something like a guy full of s***. :D

[henk4]

Wow!! That little run with the MR2 really switched on your midlife crisis! What a comment to come from Mr. Polite! :D:D:D

Just out of curiosity, do you know that Toyota has had a marketing problem with the MR2 because the name, when read fast sounded like "emmerdeur" wich means something like a guy full of s***. :D


I can always keep the windows closed if necessary :D


I thought it was referred to as Mister 2.

[Wouter Melissen]

I should have brought the keys to North America. It's dirty already!

[Spastik_Roach]

Haha.. Henk you're such a pimp... :p

I see its got some Sony X-Plod speakers. Nice!

[Wouter Melissen]

There is no radio though. So there is actually something for us to fix. It would be nice that there would be one installed when I get back, but I guess it's a little late for Santa!

[Niko_Fx]

There is no radio though. So there is actually something for us to fix. It would be nice that there would be one installed when I get back, but I guess it's a little late for Santa!

In other words Pieter..... Get me a friggin radio!!!!!! :D ;)

[Matra et Alpine]

no,no, all the hairdresser's have iPods now !!!!

[Spastik_Roach]

no,no, all the hairdresser's have iPods now !!!!

Owned :D

[henk4]

no,no, all the hairdresser's have iPods now !!!!

That saves me because he has already got an iPod.

[Matra et Alpine]

That saves me because he has already got an iPod.
so it's true then -- http://www.ultimatehair.com/

[henk4]

so it's true then -- http://www.ultimatehair.com/

no section on hair and cars :D

[Roy Visser]

I see its got some Sony X-Plod speakers. Nice!

noooooo!!!! X-Plod = Suckie Suckie 5$

when he gets back, i'll inform him about a nice oldschool looking radio with less flashy speakers. X-plod speakers look to flashy, and give way to much bass. Wouter likes his classics and sing allongs, which don't need much bass, but good clarity :)

[UCR]

Theres a modified one of them around the corner to me, i dont think its been riced.

Ill take some pictures soon.

Id love to sit on the back of it :D

[Wouter Melissen]

Some shots from yesterday. It's actually the first time I took pictures of it. Nevermind the geezer driving it, it was his day off from the mental clinic.

[McReis]

Some shots from yesterday. It's actually the first time I took pictures of it. Nevermind the geezer driving it, it was his day off from the mental clinic.


:D:D

Your pushing it! Hope you don't get punished. What saves you from being punished is the fact your spoiling your old man. :D:D

[Spastik_Roach]

In the 2nd pic, Pieter looks evil..

[McReis]

In the 2nd pic, Pieter looks evil..


:D I thought the same. But I guess it's just the sportscar effect on his back! It's a car for youngsters! :D

[Radoman]

I figured on posting here, because That car looks almost exactly like mine, only it's in better condition. And the gold hue is a bit different.

That is all.

[:Exige:]

In the 2nd pic, Pieter looks evil..
If you squint he looks a little like Steve McQueen

[Egg Nog]

Man do I ever hate it when people steal emblems off of your car! That happened with my old 914 :(

[Wouter Melissen]

http://koopjes.marktplaats.nl/auto_s/toyota/15256863.html?return=eJwlykEKwyAQheG7BMxSo9LNiJT2J kMbUDRx0IEkLb17DVn9H4%2BHoOEbYXINtLEwtBnrK7jATKBUK jSvcsGamDIiN7lmdV0kBbrv2evx3XzahH1wOQqjMDczLdUI%2B %2BTSV92RueMT6eTeefa4WlrsMCN5PbjfHwhULJk%3D&df=1

The beginning of the end of my MR2 ownership.

[Revo]

http://koopjes.marktplaats.nl/auto_s/toyota/15256863.html?return=eJwlykEKwyAQheG7BMxSo9LNiJT2J kMbUDRx0IEkLb17DVn9H4%2BHoOEbYXINtLEwtBnrK7jATKBUK jSvcsGamDIiN7lmdV0kBbrv2evx3XzahH1wOQqjMDczLdUI%2B %2BTSV92RueMT6eTeefa4WlrsMCN5PbjfHwhULJk%3D&df=1

The beginning of the end of my MR2 ownership.
What is the reason for selling?

henk4 wants a new avatar?:)

[henk4]

henk4 wants a new avatar?:)

at least me at wheel of the advertised pic will be a big selling point....

[McReis]

at least me at wheel of the advertised pic will be a big selling point....


Sure. The cars driven by old men always have another value on the market. :D

It's a shame to see a driver's car leaving a family of enthusiasts. But, in fact, your government is punishing you too much for having cars. :(

[henk4]

But, in fact, your government is punishing you too much for having cars. :(

it is more the climate:)

[McReis]

it is more the climate:)

Restoring the body every 5 years wouldn't be as expensive as paying your abusive road taxes...

[henk4]

Restoring the body every 5 years wouldn't be as expensive as paying your abusive road taxes...

this one has a petrol engine:)

[McReis]

this one has a petrol engine:)

Even so I just heard the numbers from someone who lives next to you. :D

[Radoman]

That sucks to see it go.

Strip it down and send it over to me? I could use the body, suspension, and interior bits... and the Alternator :D

[Roy Visser]

Nice price for a soon to be classic, im pretty sure it will sell in no time

maybe smart to put it on these sites too:

http://www.tacn.nl/
http://www.mr2.nl/

enthusiasts allways pay more ;)