Corsa_Sport21
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Originally posted by sc0ott
What are the two tone grey mr2s? Remember them from gran turismo.
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Originally posted by MarkM
Anniversary models.
If you are on about the MR2 with the Silver body, with the black roof and side trim, then they are not Anniversary models.
Anniversary models were Rev 3 (10th Anniversary). The car i think he is on about was just a Limited Edition colour available from Rev 4 to Rev 5, known as Sonic Shadow.
[Edited on 19-01-2013 by Corsa_Sport21]
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Corsa_Sport21
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Originally posted by MarkM
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Originally posted by mantamark
Not a turbo  wish it was, but was fun enough. Turbo lid only cost £25 
Great cars, deffo have another. Actually tracing my old one as its out of tax so see if I can get it back.
It has all the turbo bits - tobledone indicators, square plate (import) and raised vents on the lid.
Looks well.
Toblerone's and square plate aren't turbo specific though. Granted the engine cover is, but then the give away could be the Rev 3+ lights on a Rev 2 car could mean its just had some bits changed. The dead give away is the G-Limited badge on the boot. 
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Corsa_Sport21
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Originally posted by dragon2309
I've got a Rev3 2.0GT n/a now as a daily, T-Bar aswell.
T-Bar leaks are the most common, but theres 2 or 3 easy fixes for them that wont cost you £400 (for new seals)
Rev3 3S-GE Engines (UK Models) are the 174bhp engines, earlier Rev's were the 150bhp 3S-GE and 3S-FE. Jap imports were 165-ish bhp 3S-GE's
They're fun, they do seem to eat rear tyres for fun though, possibly down to driving style.
I hoon it about most times, everywhere, and get around 18-22mpg. If I try really really hard I can get around 24mpg out of it. MPG isn't their strong point.
RE: Rust, yeh, sills mainly, and top of the windscreen surround.
Knocks from the rear, droplinks.
Tis about it really, other than that, slap a filter on and a manifold andexhaust and it livens right up. About £400 in bits and you'll have a nice mr2.
Wheels can get expensive due to staggered width and different offset front and rear.
dave
The import MR2's came with the same engine as the period UK cars. Rev 1/2 had the 158bhp 3SGE in both UK and Japan. Rev 3 had the 174bhp engine in both cars. The imports made slightly more power as they were ran on higher ron fuel. The imports never came with just the 1 variation of the 3SGE.
Also, front strut top mounts are bad for wearing out. And the "cancer bars" rust away to nothing.
[Edited on 19-01-2013 by Corsa_Sport21]
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Corsa_Sport21
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Originally posted by Alex_Rally
this ones local as well ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-MR2-T-BAR-1999-T-reg-TAXED-MOT-TILL-SEPT-FULL-LTHR-NO-RESERVE-/160953481177?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item25799337d9
it looks alot cleaner and the leather looks new
but has had 18 previous owners lol
[Edited on 19-01-2013 by Alex_Rally]
Thats a widow maker. 
Rev 1 Import. Check insurance 1st on the imports as they do cost more to insure than a UK car.
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Alex_Rally
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will this white one be the 168bhp model ??
not that i can even get out my street haha cant go and see the twat hahaa
[Edited on 19-01-2013 by Alex_Rally]
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Corsa_Sport21
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158bhp.
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
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Originally posted by sc0ott
What are the two tone grey mr2s? Remember them from gran turismo.
quote:
Originally posted by MarkM
Anniversary models.
If you are on about the MR2 with the Silver body, with the black roof and side trim, then they are not Anniversary models.
Anniversary models were Rev 3 (10th Anniversary). The car i think he is on about was just a Limited Edition colour available from Rev 4 to Rev 5, known as Sonic Shadow.
[Edited on 19-01-2013 by Corsa_Sport21]
Wasn't exactly sure what he was referring to.
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
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Originally posted by MarkM
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Originally posted by mantamark
Not a turbo wish it was, but was fun enough. Turbo lid only cost £25
Great cars, deffo have another. Actually tracing my old one as its out of tax so see if I can get it back.
It has all the turbo bits - tobledone indicators, square plate (import) and raised vents on the lid.
Looks well.
Toblerone's and square plate aren't turbo specific though. Granted the engine cover is, but then the give away could be the Rev 3+ lights on a Rev 2 car could mean its just had some bits changed. The dead give away is the G-Limited badge on the boot.
Yes but most turbos have the toblerone lights and square plates. Unless someone changed them?
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sc0ott
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There is a sonic shadow one on PH for 7.5k.
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mantamark
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Aye mine was import with uk rear lights, turbo lid, few other bits.
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eskiboy
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heres mine, probably one of my favorite(had 10!) broke many of them for parts so u2u me if u need any advice.
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