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Elbow
03-07-2010, 10:37 AM
So yesterday I picked up a 1st gen MR2. it's an 85, 140,000 miles or so, runs great, drives straight, it should be a fun car.

I found it on CL yesterday morning for $1400 called him and gave him $1200.

EDIT: Pics up.

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/idrift2010/1.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/idrift2010/2.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/idrift2010/IMG_1049.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/idrift2010/IMG_1050.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/idrift2010/IMG_1051.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/idrift2010/IMG_1052.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/idrift2010/IMG_1053.jpg

1439/2000
03-07-2010, 10:51 AM
1g mr2's are horrible looking but good luck.

Elbow
03-07-2010, 10:55 AM
I like them.

punkr6
03-07-2010, 10:57 AM
pics Simon pics.....

quickdodgeŽ
03-07-2010, 11:02 AM
I like them.

Same here. I'd take one over the other generations point blank. Later, QD.

e30pwr
03-07-2010, 03:07 PM
pics or shenanigans. lol, sounds like a solid pick up

HypnoToad
03-07-2010, 03:12 PM
im very jealous,ive always wanted a MK1 MR2,but when ever im looking for a car none can be found,lol.

GL man.

Elbow
03-07-2010, 04:01 PM
Thanks! I posted some pics in the OP. Needs some TLC and paint to be really clean but it's going to be a track toy as usual so it's good enough for me. I'll still touch up the faded trim and such.

quickdodgeŽ
03-07-2010, 04:35 PM
Aside from it being red, very cool. Later, QD.

Ziptied
03-07-2010, 04:36 PM
Accordion headrests ftw.

JITB
03-07-2010, 04:40 PM
i remember when i was little i had a hot wheels of one of these cars and it blew my mind that the engine was in the trunk.. and it opened!! cool cars def.

SRK420a
03-07-2010, 05:28 PM
Turbo or non turbo? I'm guessing N/A and good buy either way:cheers:

HypnoToad
03-07-2010, 05:32 PM
Turbo or non turbo? I'm guessing N/A and good buy either way:cheers:
those are supercharged(4agze) next gen had the 3sgte.

Elbow
03-07-2010, 05:34 PM
Yeah it's NA.

driftyboy
03-07-2010, 06:13 PM
Cool little cars. This your first Toyota?

roscoe
03-07-2010, 06:38 PM
Should be a good track toy. Any immediate plans for it?

Elbow
03-07-2010, 06:46 PM
I've had a Camry before but yes for first Toyota I will be modifying.

No immediate plans, hopefully I will get a few suspension upgrades within a month and some wheels/tires. Other then that just the usual track stuff like race seat, harness, roll bar or cage, but nothing like RIGHT NOW it will just all come along.

alpine_aw11
03-07-2010, 09:38 PM
You're going to have a lot of fun in that thing. Nice pick up, looks like it's in great shape.

Machado
03-07-2010, 09:46 PM
looks small, should be fun on the track! how much powder does it have from the factory?

5speed
03-07-2010, 09:54 PM
Awesome, congrats! One of my favorite cars. You just dont see them often and I like that.

Elbow
03-07-2010, 10:02 PM
Thanks for the comments. As for power I have no idea what they make stock. lol It's not FAST but it's rev happy and is a blast to drive.

alpine_aw11
03-07-2010, 10:15 PM
You're sitting at around 100 hp. They're surprisingly quick for that.

Elbow
03-07-2010, 10:20 PM
Yeah it's pretty fun, hopefully I'll do a few tiny bolt ons or something and gain a tad more. I'd love some ITB's on it or something one day.

scooby_snack
03-07-2010, 10:22 PM
It's so much better than Porsche's. Not quite fucking with that vtec yet though!

Elbow
03-07-2010, 10:23 PM
I may hook VTEC up on this. Anything is better than a Porsche. Those stupid German pieces of crap.

scooby_snack
03-07-2010, 10:24 PM
I think I have a spare one laying around if you need it. Did you smoke that 944 yet?

Elbow
03-07-2010, 10:25 PM
Smoke? I walked it. Literally. How many VTECs? I need at least four for each piston.

scooby_snack
03-07-2010, 10:28 PM
I only have the rotary model vtec. You might be able to mod it though if you run Fat 5's.

Elbow
03-07-2010, 10:30 PM
I was thinking SI's...I'll see though, is it the 15 1/2 B VTEC cam circle valves or the square ring slappers?

tiksman
03-07-2010, 10:37 PM
Congrats on that 85 MR2. I have a teal 86.

JITB
03-07-2010, 10:37 PM
im starting to get real jealous of these old school cars.. hopefully i can get in something soon... i want to have fun..:(

scooby_snack
03-07-2010, 10:39 PM
I think it's the one from the crx that does NOT do a 17 second 1/4 mile.

Elbow
03-07-2010, 10:39 PM
I think it's the one from the crx that does NOT do a 17 second 1/4 mile.

Ah damn the 43 second one?

scooby_snack
03-07-2010, 10:42 PM
depends... how much hp/liter did it make?

Elbow
03-07-2010, 10:42 PM
It couldn't read HP per liter.

Ziptied
03-07-2010, 11:17 PM
Yeah it's pretty fun, hopefully I'll do a few tiny bolt ons or something and gain a tad more. I'd love some ITB's on it or something one day.

I've got a buddy with some sidedraft's and manifold for a 4ag.....

-EnVus-
03-07-2010, 11:32 PM
I like these mr2's the black or Silver ones lowered are awesome....

driftyboy
03-07-2010, 11:45 PM
Oh ya, and buy these:

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showpost.php?p=38625348&postcount=23

Humphrizzle
03-07-2010, 11:48 PM
looks small, should be fun on that track! how much powder does it have from the factory?


12 kilos

Elbow
03-08-2010, 04:34 AM
Oh ya, and buy these:

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showpost.php?p=38625348&postcount=23

Those are hot but I don't want to spend $600 on wheels. lol

F8d2Blk
03-08-2010, 09:04 AM
Nice find and excellent price too.

Elbow
03-08-2010, 09:42 AM
Thanks!

AltimaCharlie
03-08-2010, 11:12 AM
Nice car, i always like those. How tall are you, i've always wondered if i would fit in one. i'm 6"3

Elbow
03-08-2010, 11:34 AM
I'm a tad shorter then that I think? I fit in it fine, the steering wheels pretty big but I plan on putting a race seat in it which will sit lower and a smaller wheel. I've owned a Miata and fit fine in those. I believe this is smaller though.

EP3sAreFun
03-08-2010, 11:49 AM
boom.

http://diyautotune.com/diypnp/apps/n42/usdm-toy-mr2-8589-4age-mt.html

This is always the first car i look for when i'm in the market for a car, but can never find a decent anywhere.

Elbow
03-08-2010, 11:52 AM
boom.

http://diyautotune.com/diypnp/apps/n42/usdm-toy-mr2-8589-4age-mt.html

This is always the first car i look for when i'm in the market for a car, but can never find a decent anywhere.

Nice!

I had a MS in my Miata and deleted the AFM and played with a few other things, HUGE upgrade and the motor wasn't even built.

hadouken
03-08-2010, 12:19 PM
damn good price..

EP3sAreFun
03-08-2010, 12:20 PM
Nice!

I had a MS in my Miata and deleted the AFM and played with a few other things, HUGE upgrade and the motor wasn't even built.

Jerry the owner of DIY has a 1g Mr2, the thing is so fucking wicked.

http://www.diyautotune.com/cars/project/jerry_hoffmann_mr2.htm

DeeAOne
03-08-2010, 12:25 PM
looks to be a great deal. So much for that Protege huh. Lol

I'd like to see how this comes out. :goodjob:

Elbow
03-08-2010, 03:40 PM
Jerry the owner of DIY has a 1g Mr2, the thing is so fucking wicked.

http://www.diyautotune.com/cars/project/jerry_hoffmann_mr2.htm

Bad ass!


looks to be a great deal. So much for that Protege huh. Lol

I'd like to see how this comes out. :goodjob:

I still want a Protege. lol However I've always liked these and RWD + mid engine I've always been a fan of. :goodjob:

DVSRX-7
03-08-2010, 06:39 PM
K20A2 swap!!!

HypnoToad
03-08-2010, 06:42 PM
K20A2 swap!!!

yea, no...........lol

RUFFIAN
03-08-2010, 07:12 PM
what are the pliers for?

Elbow
03-09-2010, 06:37 AM
Haha nothing, I usually throw tools in cars versus putting them back in the box.

KodyH
03-09-2010, 11:06 AM
So yesterday I picked up a 1st gen MR2. it's an 85, 140,000 miles or so, runs great, drives straight, it should be a fun car.

I found it on CL yesterday morning for $1400 called him and gave him $1200.

EDIT: Pics up.

I'll give you $500 and...my dog

Elbow
03-09-2010, 11:12 AM
Sounds good!

KodyH
03-09-2010, 11:17 AM
Sounds good!

See you at 10 :D

Stuntman G
03-09-2010, 11:36 AM
My cousin has an '88 Supercharged. It's an amazing little car, can easily stomp an LS swapped EG.

matthewAPM
03-09-2010, 11:46 AM
reminds me of my first car. Old red MR2...$1000 and caged

puregroove
03-12-2010, 09:28 AM
Oh ya, and buy these:

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showpost.php?p=38625348&postcount=23

lol...thanks for the plug, Scott..


Those are hot but I don't want to spend $600 on wheels. lol

I may take trades...depending on what ya have.:goodjob:

Me86Rob
03-12-2010, 09:34 AM
lol...thanks for the plug, Scott..



I may take trades...depending on what ya have.:goodjob:
How about my first born child? :ninja:

Elbow
03-12-2010, 09:44 AM
I honestly don't have much of anything. :( lol

Looks like I may need a new head gasket on this thing, which I am sure is a BLAST to do on these. While it's apart though I'll throw some goodies on there I guess.

Me86Rob
03-12-2010, 11:01 AM
I honestly don't have much of anything. :( lol

Looks like I may need a new head gasket on this thing, which I am sure is a BLAST to do on these. While it's apart though I'll throw some goodies on there I guess.
Hit up dolemite. Hes had several Aw11