This is an MR2 thread.

>snap oversteer

>>15384876
Pos

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>>15384876
>in after people who have never driven an Mr2

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neat thread
forgot pic

>>15385198
>implying everyone has access to one

Let me drive yours.

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>>15385237
Get your own

>>15385296
I need a test drive before I decide to buy one.

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>>15385231
>>15385296

Brothers!

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>>15385305
So go on CL and ask to drive one.

MR2 turbo is what I learned to drive manual on.

It is a fun car and I didn't even go fast

>>15385330
I prefer asking on 4chan.

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>>15385311

I always loved the ass of these cars, sans fart can. I really need to get rid of it.

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I really want one, I'll take any generation

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i want one of these so bad

this model for 3500 in my area, but the paint and interior are shitty

>>15385481
Well I mean most of them will have those problems, the car is roughly 25 years old after all

>>15385481
Sold mine for $900 with zero rust and great paint and great interior and running great.

>>15385561

I hope you realize you basically gave yours away at that price.

>>15385565
Yup. But at least im not an asshole

>>15385574
I'd rather be an asshole than a retard

>>15385578
Meh. I dont need the money.
Have fun being a selfish dick for the rest of your pathetic life though

>>15385574

You could have asked for 1.5-2 and still have not been an asshole. The people you see listing them for 5k+ on CL are the assholes.

>>15385588
Why? Its an old car.

>>15385593

They're hard to come by, especially in good condition.

>>15385231
Any more pics? That paint and body is very impressive.

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Not mine but I wish it was.

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>>15385595
just a few

>>15385456
That is a Celica my man.

>>15385661
the_bait.jpg

I miss my sw20

What's your favorite gen?

Theres a cheap sw20 around the corner for sale. low mileage, no issues but its an automatic. Is it even worth it?

>>15385861

aw11

>>15385861

1st

I saw someone driving one on the highway in heavy rain

absolute madman

>>15385976
Are you in the States? If so it's gonna be a 5S-FE. These motors are shit with a manual and indescribably worse with an auto.

>>15385861

AW11, but SW20 is fine too.

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>>15385861
The one that looks like a spaceship from an 80s videogame

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>>15385531
Make that 30. The SW20 is 25 years old more or less.

>>15386467
I've driven all the auto versions of the MR2s and the only gen with a "decent" auto is the AW11.

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>>15387905

>>15388015
Nah we never got a beams or anything

How high will my insurance be for owning one of these?

>>15388604
idk about 7

>>15388604
My aw11 was like $14/mo

>>15388604
bout tree fiddy

my mom has one of the early gens in black but its an automatic

i want to buy it from her

>>15388611
>>15388616
how

>>15388684
Being over 25 and good driving record.

>>15388684
idk just b urself man

That looks awesome in yellow

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hi

How do I find one that isn't a trash heap and still overpriced?

3/4 of them are salvage or heavy modded turbo shitrods.

>>15388970
You be patient and look at Craigslist every day.

Fiero owner here to crash the party.

>>15390703
the poor mans mr2

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EM
ARR
TOO!!
:>

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>>15385231
>>15385616

beautiful condition

>>15388754
love these types of rear windows

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Onii chan?? ^___^

>>15390703
kon is that u

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>>15385231
How the fuck did you find one in this condition? I've been looking for months and nothing even comes close to looking like this.

What the fuck.

>>15390703
Kek, I won't deny that

>>15391764
Meant for
>>15390712

>>15388970
Goddamn i feel your pain man, every single one is either destroyed/riced out or in terrible shape and the seller wants a ridiculous amount.

>>15390703
I would love to have a fiero rally car.

>>15390703

>lost to MR2 with supercharged shitbox engine in every way

>>15384876
OneDollarSaab is that you?

>>15392361
i mean its SC vs an NA shitbox engine so yea but imo the fiero looks better than the 1st gen MR2 and the reviewers said it had better handling overall, so I wouldn't say it lost in every way

you are now painfully aware that Cash for Clunkers killed your chance at finding a decent mr2

thanks a lot obama

Saw a white Aw11 in brisvegas, which one of you fags was it?

>>15392603
it's heavier and not as nimble, but has more grip.
probably fits in between the AW11 and SW20.

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I have to go masturbate now

>>15388754
I think I've seen you before. Post your engine bay?

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>>15393436
And here's mine

>>15385622
I can always rely on you to post tasteful rice

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>>15393436

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>>15384876
Reporting for duty

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>>15384876
32K original miles

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>>15393459

>>15393505
you dont actually believe thats the real mileage right

>>15385481
>>15385231
I'm not sure if I like the look of this car with or without the OEM sideskirt package.

can somebody donate me a mr2
i'm too poor to buy one but i'm a good driver

>>15393532
I'm the second owner and bought it off a 85 year old man who was my neighbor for years. He'd have no reason to lie because he didnt plan on selling it.

There's some guy down the street from me who has a red AW11.

>>15396694
Where do you live.

>>15392567

what year is this model senpai?

>>15396725
Frisco, Texas

>>15396741
88-89

>>15384876
A e I o u

See an m there?

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>>15396761

>cars that I like but will never go through the trouble of trying to find one much less fit in one at 6'3"
Yep, this is one of the top ones.

Friend is selling his 5-speed 3rd gen with 40k miles on it, but he wants $11k.

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91 n/a

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>>15397167

An AW11 is a car I'd consider owning even if it was automatic.

>>15397732
I've driven an auto one, it's trippy. Its pretty responsive though. Just feels weird being in such a small car with an auto.

>>15392567

What exhaust is that and where do I get it?

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>>15393451
you sure can

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So I have an opportunity to get this '93 NA with 202k miles on it for like $3500

From what I've read, at that mileage it's just a waiting game for the 5S-FE to blow its shit.

Timing belt/water pump at 160k is the only maintenance record the dude has. I'll have to see how badly it leaks oil and everything I guess.

Is it even worth it getting it over a more practical car for muh driveng experience?

I'd be left with about $1000 to spend on maintenance and shit, can I drop something better in or would ya'll recommend as full of an overhaul as I can afford on the 5S

First car was an NA Miata, been test driving some Subarus and shit and holy fuck the gearboxes feel so vague and terrible, and it feels like driving a bus

I just wanna run the fucking toegay but I sorta need a practical car help me /mr2g/

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>>15399739
checking it out this weekend, any things I should look out for specific to the MR2 or the NA motor?

>>15399739
nice camry anon

>>15399750
If clean. $2000 is the most I'd spend

>>15385587
then you coulda donated it to someone who did need it you stupid fucking retard


you will never amount to anything with critical thinking like that

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>>15399999
Checked

>>15399999
vintage meme

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I don't know if my aw11 has had any rebuilds on it when I bought it but it has +300,000 miles on the clock and it's still running

>>15400040
Toyota master race

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Sup.


Currently experiencing an electrical problem with mine, would like to know if anyone ITT can help.

>>15399999
fucking czech'd

>>15400122
Let me guess it's your lights on you dash gauges that don't turn on

>>15398332
w2c that extra spoiler piece?

>>15385561
I'm crying

I'm poor as shit and cant afford one now but some day I will own an AW11

>>15386680
FACTORY HEAD UNIT

>>15399973
Thank you for your wise contribution

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>>15399999
Dank maymay confirmed

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>>15399739
>>15399750
>>15399973
Ok well let's say I do get it for $2000

I have rudimentary mechanical skills but can follow instructions and shit, have worked on bikes/older cars, have friends with grandpas and shit that would probably help me with the car

But at this point I'm practically clueless

What would keep me from buying a low mileage Red Top BEAMS on eBay for $1300 shipped to my door, having $1500 leftover to spend on other shit needed for the swap

From what I've seen on some forums it's a super easy swap?

Is the stock USDM NA 5 speed fine? Exhaust? I would imagine ECU and all that shit would need swapped or recalibrated or whatever the fuck

Anyone on /o/ actually know shit like this?

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>>15400556
I could likely drive it for a decently long time on the stock setup while accumulating all needed parts/refreshing the motor
Then do it over a weekend after having read some books and shit

Someone finds me a mint sw20 mr2 standard in California under 7000$. I'll buy it if it's actually clean

>>15385861
SW20 is literally elder god tier.
But AW11 is a boys first love.

>>15395749
I can donate you a dick in your ass, get off your ass you shitty poorfag, you don't deserve it unless you work for it.

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What does /o/ think? Should I buy?

>>15400724
Are you mechanically inclined?

>>15400724
>>15400727
If so, it should be a wonderful car, or?

>>15392567
chur. were's that?

>>15400755
Yes I literally bought mine that is fucking perfect mechanical form, but needs slight bodywork.
I expect enjoyment from working on it.
Oh yea, I literally connected with my AW11 on some unexplainable level the moment I sat in it. Then drove it off and oh my fucking god I will never sell it to anyone.

>>15400767
Kinda got jelly while reading this. Got any pics?

>>15393424
>>15398332
Where can I get this spoiler extender thing

>POWERED MIDSHIP SPECIALTY

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>>15400724
>shimmies above 55
>needs battery
>oil leak
>haven't driven it for a year
>for the mechanically inclined

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>>15400767
I'm on the same boat as you anon.
And I'm I the only one who kinda chokes up a bit knowing that these cars are going to become more and more of a unicorn to see on the road as you get older.

>>15386408
>go to see Steve McQueen: The Man and Le Mans
>mate's van is in for MOT and his mom needs her car
>"Write your will out and I'll be round in the MR2."
>heavy rain on the motorway for 50 miles
>heavy sleet all the way back
Thank fuck I had brand new winter tyres on it
>checking tyre pressures a couple weeks later
>front tyres are on the wrong sides

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>>15400783
I bought it today for 2k$. I have only snapped 1 picture of back end of it though. I'll drop the pic later but for now Its pretty much in this state.
Except its not targa but T-top.
>>15400808
Yeah I know, I am so fucking scared of keeping it outside after seeing shit like bitches getting in heels on miata or someone scratching the car just to be a douchebag,its special car and I don't want to let anyone touch it, and I have about 2-3 months till I finish my garage. I dread the thought of someone other than me getting inside it and "taking it for a spin".

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>>15400196
N I C E
I
C
E

>>15400767
I know those feels. I was looking for an AW11 for months before one came up nearby.
Soon as I took it out for a spin I knew I needed one. I drew up a nice list of mods and changes I wanted to make (mostly restoring it to the best condition I could before adding power).
Never planned on selling it to anyone until I literally had no choice.
Fucking miss that car so much.

>>15400808
Don't give up. There's one that will pop up eventually if you look hard enough.

>>15400949
Im literally not planning to sell it. I'd rather starve than sell her. Though I would fucking handshake myself for going through the pain of finishing STEM. I will never starve, and I will never have to sell anything I love.

Is this worth it?
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/5640327708.html

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It was either sell or have it turned into a cube.
Much rather the parts go to help others get back or stay on the road than just being recycled.
>I just want to cruise around listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan in the summer evenings again

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>>15401045
Yes pull the trigger anon do it super charged aw11 are extremely hard to come by you won't regret it just ignore the rice tax

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tfw no TRD widebody
I love this car mang

>>15400710
:(
i am working now

Woops >>15401066 was meant for
>>15401040

I'm not sure if I like the early version of the AW11 without the sideskirts and front lip or the newer '89 SC look.

>>15400556
Don't rush to swap . Just drive and enjoy the na till it blows u . when you swap get a full clip and change it over

>>15400786
> A MAN IN DANDISM

>>15401763
> til it blows u

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https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/5669694634.html

I was in love until I saw it....

>Automatic

>>15402554
Some of the cleanest ones you can find are autos.

>>15388015

>Actual 3S-GTE
>1990s USA regulations

nope

>>15402561
But doesn't hat defeat the purpose of owning one?

>>15402574
Depends on your preference really.
I'd consider getting an immaculate auto so I could throw a 5 speed in it.

>>15402579
How many thousands we talking?

>>15402581
If you can get a parts car with decent components, sub 1k easily with a day or two labor.

>>15402554
I know
>auto
But the auto trans in the AW11 is actually very good for a slushbox. I own a 5 speed by I have driven the AT version, and other than preference for manual I didn't notice much difference. The SW20s auto is a lot worse however.

>>15402594
....did you sell it?

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>>15400283
Not that anon, but I had that problem. About 3 months ago it stopped happening and now the dash gauge cluster always lights up.

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>>15402578
bought it off an old person

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Jesus fucking christ I love sw20s.

But I'm really drawn to s2000s.

Not sure how I should go about it.

Where I live s2000s run along 10grand, and the only way I could get a sw20 is if I import one.

Given the extremely high import taxes, bringing back any of these cars in pick related would be well over buying a local s2000.

Plus I'd have the benefit of having a considerably more reliable car.

What do you guys think?
In the long run what would be more expensive to maintain?

>>15403095
How is the s2000 considerably more reliable? I thought sw20s were pretty common worldwide.

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>>15403118
Not where I live, theres a huge shortage of 80-90s sports cars.

The country as a whole didn't become a financial center up until late 2005, so pretty much where ever you find a 80s sports car its in extremely bad shape.

To be honest, in my time here in Panama I've seen lots of 350z, s2000s, some NA miatas, some supras, some AE86s and lots of integras and rsx's, but not one single sw20

I just heard the s2000 had little issues, besides rattling TCT and cracked valve retainers they are pretty reliable from what I hear.

>>15403138
The NA mr2 had the Camry engine, and is very reliable. The turbo has the 3sgte and is also very reliable. There only thing is that it's harder to work on because the engine is in the back.

>>15403138
You're pretty luck actually, I'm in costa rica although we have a whole bunch of sporty shitboxes (quite a few mr2s actually, you could come and buy a clean one for about $4k~) but gas is fucking retardedly expensive. I visited panama last year and I could fill up for a third of what it usually cost.

>>15402554
just manual swap it. If you look hard enough for parts doing it 1k is definatley in the realm of possibility

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>>15400122
>>15400283
Close. My volt gauge is lowered, and the
>Battery light
>Parking Brake light
>Cooling Fan light
are flashing intermittently.

I'm told it's the alternator (and it likely is), but last time it was, only the Check Engine light came on.

>>15405251
Its the alternator

What are your guys thoughts on DDing an AW11?

>>15405348
I did for several years. Wasnt bad at all.

>>15405348
Doable, if you take into account it's an almost 30 year old car. Some things won't work right all the time, but it'll get you there most of the time. Keep in mind basic maintenance and replace the probably worn rubber parts, also keep good rain tires on it if it rains near you.

>>15405348
My '85 AW11 is my DD. I love the thing. Mostly do errand-type driving, and a weekly/every other week 30 minute drive on the highway to the next city over for family shit and to use the garage. Just keep up with your maintenance, keep shit in good shape, drive carefully in the rain, and expect the occasional problem. I haven't had any major issues since cleaning everything up in the first couple months after I bought it, but mine still has really low mileage.

>>15405398
Cheaper to buy? Not in my area.

I'm going to look at an 85 this Saturday for $200.
It's really rough but runs well with 180kxxx miles. It's been sitting for a while and hadn't been started for 6 months, but it started right up on the 2nd crank with a jump. Voltages are going crazy, though. It definitely needs a new battery and maybe an alternator. It's got the classic rust problems in the usual spots, and I'm thinking of doing some not pretty but functional repairs with some fiberglass and filler. Is that completely stupid? Also thinking of chopping rust off the fenders and putting on over fenders. Not the best, but it's cheap and it's going to keep the car on the road for a few more years. Better than the bust for sure I think.

>>15405494
*bus ayylmao

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>>15405392
Dude. Are you me?

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>>15405348
Downsides to the AW11 include the teeny tiny trunk, most of them don't have working AC (I'm lucky), a 30 year old car with a sunroof or T-tops is probably leaky (I've got a hardtop, another way I'm lucky), you might run into issues with moving parts like popup headlights, and it's only a two-seater. I've had issues taking things back and forth between my houses and in going on trips when I have a passenger. The trunk can comfortably fit 2 carry-on sized suitcases and maybe a backpack. The frunk has room but I avoid putting things in there because it's inconvenient. If you want to move anything particularly large you have to put it in the front seat which means you can't have a passenger and you risk fucking up the upholstery. So consider that stuff before you get one as a DD - it's a bit limiting to the things you can do with your car. I have to ask my buddy with a truck to help me move things pretty often and I'm never the one that drives for group activities (that part is a blessing and a curse).

>>15405494
Do whatever for your quick fix as long as you don't unnecessarily destroy the body of the car. Rust isn't gonna take you off the road unless it's like falling apart where it stands. Be careful though - my front bumper bar was totally rusted out on mine and I had no idea until I took the bumper off to repair some front end damage. A car that age is gonna be full of hidden problems. Expect to replace tubing and stuff like that early on.

>>15405392
Picture of my car for substance. It's gonna hit 45k soon!

>>15405737
Thanks for the advice. I'm just hoping it lasts me about 2 years until I save up for something else. The front lip is completely rusted up and the little rubber thing at the bottom is falling off. I'm thinking of taking an angle grinder to it, cutting out the cancer, and making myself a new, larger lip to fill the gap that I just cut. If not, I'll just run it rusted like it is, work on the engine, eventually rebuild, and drop it into an sr5 86 or a starlet and scrap the aw11 body. i guess I can't ask much for $200.

>>15405773
For $200 you're probably getting a total junker. But if it runs it runs, and it's more convenient than doing your grocery shopping using the bus. Keep an eye out for people scrapping other AW11s near you, you might be able to pick up some body parts that are less fucked than yours. It's a fun little car. Just go tool and around and so some power slides in parking lots in the rain. Get your $200 worth

>>15405793
Hell yeah man, will do. It looks sad, but tires are michelins with 10k miles on them, brake pads have about 15k, it has an aftermarket exhaust (old one fell off), and the interior is mint except for some small rips that were stitched up nicely that I almost didn't notice. Pretty sure selling the exhaust on craigslist would land me about $200 in itself, but I need confirmation on what brand it is. 90% sure it's aftermarket, but I couldn't get a good look at it cause the car was parked up against a wall.

Damn, I'm too excited to be buying my first shitbox.

>>15403399
I just a quick olx search in costa rica. Man you guys have some really nice cars listed.

Heres one for example.
https://sanrafaelabajo.olx.co.cr/miata-lindo-iid-887675053

the mr2s were mostly heavily riced AW11, so I can't count on seeing a sw20 thus yet.

You seem like a cool guy, I was wondering what I would have to do to import a car from costa rica to here to Panama?

Id even reckon I could just drive it back home given the car is in good shape.

>>15400000

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>>15400707
Both
such a hard choice.

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hello old friends

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>>15408321
greet

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>>15408351
I haven't been here in 2 years. Is 1994 geo metro fag still alive or did he finally kill himself in his aw11?

Anyone actually commit to a V6 swap on their MR2 here?

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I've owned one once. I hope to own one again when I have money to lay around with after schooling. with the little time I've had one, it was a nightmare.

>>15408477
What was so nightmarish about it anon?

>>15408477
Nice pic anon. I'll be working on mine on the street as well. How hard was it?

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>>15408523
Finding parts for her. When I bought her, I thought she was fine, but then I took the time to see what I needed to replace and I was just about to commit sudoku.

>>15408526
working on her was annoying sometimes. The engine bay is rather small.

lol I stay working on the street. no oil stains on my driveway, mate

>>15408908
I'm>>15405494. No garage, have to work on the street.

How screwed am I?

>>15406400
Importing wise, I'm not really sure. When I went over to Panama I just drove over, but I was coming back. I guess call the equivalent of traffic authorities over there and ask about registering an imported car.

As for the driving thing, I would be careful. Crossing the border into Panama can be a bit of a pain, and the road from the border all the way to David is fucking terrible. I was driving a jimny back then and it was like driving on some actual steps for a a few hours. After that it's pretty alright though.
Check out: http://crautos.com/usados/economicos-usearch.cfm for listings, it's the main site we use here for selling cars.

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My SW20.
Needs the shifter bushings replaced but otherwise is going strong.

>>15397079
Im 6'4" and my sw20 has plenty of room.

>>15400724
Not if you plan on calling it a "mister two" that shit makes me upset.

>>15408395
We can only hope.

>>15408943
Thank you so much for the information friend.
Hopefully we can meet one day, I could really use your expert advice for when I run the border to buy my mr2, or atleast something fancy.

Heres my wishlist:
A AP1 s2000, a sw20 or a NA miata.

Im still saving up so I won't plan on going anytime soon.

Thanks again friend.

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Is the non turbo SW20 even worth a shout?

>>15408908
All that rust, just run the shit to the scrapper.

>>15409952
One of the big points of having an SW is the power. Otherwise you'd have a better time throwing an NA AW around a corner.

>>15409952
>>15410034
How hard is it to find AW11 with the 4A-GE engine? I'm guessing its the best setup for N/A since the other engines are either SOHC or supercharged.

>>15411254
All aw11 came with a 4age aside from i think third world countries

>>15411254
Not hard at all seeing on how it's the default motor it came with?

>>15411384
so the 5SFE is shared between the camry, celica and the sw20, and the 4AGE is on the AW11 and is also on the original AE86?

>>15411450
And other corollas

I think that's a pretty good trade off if you ask me.
I might need to take the AP1 off my wishlist and just get an aw11.

Bamp

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For someone who is quite mechanically inexperienced, is reinstalling a coolant manifold (+ hose) a big deal? Is it expensive to have done?

I'm interested in this aw11, as it seems to be in similar condition to other listings in my area (besides the uninstalled coolant manifold) that go for thousands more:

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5667389921.html

https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/5645381877.html

>tfw this is the only mr2 option i have
i shouldnt even be shopping for 80s cars im too young and poor and inexperienced and unlucky

>>15413816
There is a hose owners have dubbed the hose from hell. If that's the hose, then it might be difficult.

>>15414005
Thats my daily life, looking at cars I can't afford.
But im saving up so that one day, I'll have atleast a respectable japanese FR layout car in my garage.

>>15414098
I have the money for it its just that it seems overpriced and also I doubt its OK

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>mine

taken this morning.

>>15414100
I'd say, atleast this is what I'll do when I'll be car hunting.
Take someone who knows a lot about cars, or have a chit chat with a local shop, ask them if they can run a thorough check on the car.

>>15414100
Yeah it does seem pricey, the best thing to do really is just imagine everything is +3k more than its worth, thus giving you a 3grand cushion if something goes really wrong.

>>15414135
man that means i should never buy a car

>>15414005
On principle don't buy from anyone who describes their car as "fast" in the ad.

> trade for laptop or vidya game console
lol

>>15403138
shout out to Ontario

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>you have a set of very clean OEM sideskirts and front lip to retrofit on an 86 AW
>you have to drill through the body to mount the sideskirts
One of the hardest decisions I'm contemplating.

>>15414239
Sounds like a tough payoff, and very intrusive if you ask me.

>>15414142
Well you could just extend your margin of risk I suppose, just try not to spend 50% of what you have saved on a car, always have a advantage of at least 70~90%

>>15414010

i would imagine it is that hose (because it's off the cooler). the listing says it's ready to be installed. if that isnt something i could easily do myself, how much should i expect to pay to get it done?

I'm trying to gauge if getting the car towed to a garage + getting the coolant manifold installed professionally would ending up saving me a lot of money. (this one is listed at $1500, and the next comparable one w/ out work needed is $3500 http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/5660071553.html)

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91 turbo
51k mi

>>15414680
looks in good condition.

any engine work? all stock? stock interior?!

>>15402773
l think you should go double check it's still there.

>'87 mr2 near me for £1k
do I do it?

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>>15415760
do it nigga

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>>15415874
I don't know shit about cars but I wanna learn is this a good car to start with? I already have a DD, just want one to tinker with and have fun in

>>15415911
it's literally a mid engine corolla so sure

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>>15415946

>>15399739
Bring an OBD2 reader with you and plug it in for an abbreviated idea of what the car thinks of itself. Remember that gauge lights can be turned off and then certain sensors might be adjusted to not give a reading. For example, if it has no cat, the O2 sensor could be offset.

>>15402578
>HOW THE FUCK IS YOUR CAR SO CLEAN WHAT THE FUCK

I have a 1997 cavalier and it still looks brand new and shines great too. It is how you take care of the paint that pays off nearly 2 decades later. It should get to 200K miles at least since the engine is still in good shape. It's had synthetic oil and frequent changes almost all its life, so that may have helped.

It's too bad that it has almost no value used because it's a "cadaverlier". The 2.4L engine has quite a bit of power for that car's weight. I have a new 2016 but kept this one because the trade-in value was so low for what I felt was still an excellently driving car with no problems.

Just take care of your paint with regular waxing. Not just a spray and wax, but use a real wax. Wax adds more UV protection, but also physically protects the clear coat and the car will stay new looking with its full color. People often marvel at how great the nearly 20 year old car looks despite being a daily driver all that time.

>>15409952
If it has the 3SGE then yes.

>>15417278
There's places where they sell the pinstripes.

How do sw20 and aw11 owners deal with rain getting in the engine bay?

What do you do when you find a eligible mr2( any gen) but with rust in some areas?

>>15414313
Well your best bet is to just call around and get an approximate quote from some garages

>>15418016
sw20 here

rain getting in the engine bay has not seem to have made a difference for me at all and it's always sitting outside. Also I think the cover under the lid is a rain guard though I'd imagine a little splash of water shouldn't matter (correct me if I'm wrong).

https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/5616478373.html

Man cut me some slack

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>>15418016

I put scoops on mine for the time being, I know it doesn't cover all the vents but at least it cuts the rain in half that enters. Plus the kid I bought it from took the airbox off and just installed a pod filter so rain getting in the left vents literally drips onto the intake. Genius ideas for $400 Alex

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How hard is it to find a replacement TOYOTA rear sunvisor?

>>15384876
>tfw even too poor to afford even the most shitbox of sw20s

I have a job but college is expensive. Life is suffering.

>>15420640
there's one on ebay for 100$ right now

How good are the 2.0L Naturally aspirated SW20? Have a chance to pick up a cheap model, UK based model.

>>15421101

gutless

>>15421101
Gutless but not undriveable if it's a 3S-GE with T-VIS

>>15421263
>>15421266
What about aftermarket parts, is there much available?

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There's so many examples of MR2s in the UK which are in great condition and very affordable, but I will be buttraped if I try to get insurance on one
Pic related

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>>15421299
Pic also related

>>15421299
>>15421301
It's automatic, m8.

I would like to get a mr2 sw20 when the times comes to get another car. My question is only how bad is the snap oversteer in reality? What if i am on wet roads ? Is it just a meme ?

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SW20 God from New Zealand checking in. I've owned over 35 SW20 MR2's and 3 ZZW MRS's.

>>15421317
Get good

>>15421340
Australia here.

Why are your license plates so disgusting looking?

So do I buy a NA SW20 or not?

>>15422692
no
find a turbo

>>15422714
Is it really that much of a difference?

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>15414108
>someone actually has a rare factory colour like me

It's about time, taken at the brit /o/ meet

>>15423769
>>15414108
FUCK

>>15423769
>tfw someone saves the photo taken from your phone
>tfw Danny's MR2 was really really nice

>>15423769

>someone on /o/ has a subaru Impreza with a fake carbon bonnet
>someone on /o/ owns a modified Nissan Micra with nismo written on it
>someone on /o/ Has a Fiat Punto that they removed the badge from as if it improve the car in any measurable way

I'm glad I didn't go to this festival of cringe 17 year olds

>>15423807
no one would want you there ;)

>>15423620
If it's a 3SGE then yes, buy it.

>>15423810

Probably not.

When I was a kid hanging out I didn't want adults around either

>>15423823
Watch out lads, the guy with the super car is too good for people who enjoy cars

>>15423807
>Implying you have a car to even get to the meet

Good luck with that college bus pass faggot

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>>15423831

mate there's a red Micra with a Nismo sticker, it's embarrasing, it's like those awful abominations on Wheelwhores.com

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>>15423855
>that picture

You look like the kind of guy to always hit on 16

>>15423876

That's not me, I'm posting an example of a vehicle similar to what you might find at this meet

>>15423889
Whatever you say champ, the fact you're so concerned with other peoples cars is pathetic

>>15421340
Why doesn't your brother have an sw instead of his wrong wheel drive celica.

You should post some Dunlop 800 shots.

>>15423889
>"err merr gerd he's enjoying owning and modifying his own car"
>"I don't like this i'm going to tell the world I don't like his car"

Find a bridge and jump off it you fucking cuck

>>15385616
How? Just, HOW? I've been looking for one for ages.

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>>15423932
idk just got lucky one day

>>15385231
I know prices vary by location, but may I asked what you paid for it in this condition?

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>>15423969
it really wasn't for sale at the time my friend told me he saw a red MR2 sitting in a garage one day

asked an 80 year old dude if he was willing to sell it. he really didn't want it so I got it for 2k canadian.

>>15423910
Go fuck yourself

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I'm pretty new to MR2s and im curious about something-- so I get why the 2nd gen has a different appeal than the 1st and 3rd gens. However, most stats seem to make the 3rd gen out to superior to the 1st gen in every way (except styling). The w30 has more horesepower than the w10/aw11, and it weighs less.. and they sell for relatively similar prices.

so what's appealing about the 1st gen, other than looks?

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>>15424134
It isn't a hairdresser's car.

>>15424134
It's mostly looks and also the fact that it's a convertible. I plan to get one as my next car.

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>>15424153

Its a Japanese high school girl's car

>>15420515
fuck me, that is a killer looking AW11.

>>15413816
> sw20
> needs a coolant hose
> $10 part, just didn't have the time to do it myself

Honest question friends.

What kind of looks do you get from people in the streets when they see you riding up?

Not to sound rude or anything, because I absolutely love all classic Japanese sports cars, but what kind of reactions do you get from people?

I guess in the US there's quiet a bit of a developed car culture, and appreciation for classic cars.

But where I live, you'd roll up to thousands upon thousands of current year plastic pieces of automatic garbage. Seriously current year and driving cuck machines is fucking wasteful.

>>15424303
What's this from?

>>15424418
testaroo to see if im blocked

>>15424947
>they do turn heads occasionally, everyone in car clubs like to have a look at it and you get the occasional kid asking what it is, for an AW11 that is anyway