2003 Toyota Mr2 Spyder Base Convertible 2-door 1.8l on 2040-cars

VIN: JTDFR320830057064 Year: 2003
Make: Toyota
Model: MR2 Spyder
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 121,225
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Doors: 2

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This vehicle has the usual cosmetic defects of a 10 year old daily driven vehicle. This vehicle has all original body panels with factory VIN labels attached. A new top was just recently installed. Please contact me directly to be emailed detailed pictures of known cosmetic defects."

1 of 3249 Spyders imported in 2003
Estimated to be 1 of 400 sold in Paradise Mica Blue

Driveline:
1.8L 1zz motor – stock/original burns no oil between changes – Castrol 0W30 Euro Synthetic every 5k

30+ mpg at all times.  37mpg with AC on during a recent road trip at a consistent 70mph.

5 speed manual transmission – NOTE:  In interest of full disclosure - the 3rd gear synchronizer is a little weak, condition has been same and unchanged since approximately 60k miles. I switched to synthetic fluid and limited aggressive third gear shifts, it never fails to go into gear or pops out of gear.

Body:
Straight, tight, and solid – everything works 100% including factory CD radio and A/C
All original body panels with VIN labels, carfax shows a minor accident when new but I have never seen evidence of this on the car.

History:
121k highway miles (70-100mi/day commute and 100% Toyota reliability) 
Brought up from Florida/Virginia around 2009 with 52k miles and traded into the Jeep dealership I bought it from, it was bone stock at that time.  I drove a 4x4 Dec-Feb as much as possible to avoid the salt and keep it rust free.

Additional Specs:
HARD DOG SCCA-legal rollbar with single diagonal ($$) - for looks and safety, never raced
Brand New Black Top installed this year ($$)
4 Brand New Falken ZIEX512 tires ($$)
CHE stainless header (factory manifold with intact precat included... if shopping, BEWARE of other spyders that still have the factory manifold, the precat often fails and destroys the motor in the process)

New air filter, new serpentine belt, all new DENSO O2 sensors, new battery, recent front brake pads,

New in the box rear brake pads included, extra rear Falken full tread tire included that needs a patch due to a nail.


Has the usual small, cosmetic imperfections of a 10 year old daily driver, most notably clear coat on the rear bumper cover is failing and the rims could stand to be re-powdercoated.  Please email me lumbertonob @ yah00 d0t c0m for a file with detailed pictures of all known flaws.

Car has been a DREAM to own and I’ll miss it! Would prefer to sell to a fellow enthusiast.   My wife and I love the car, but our FIRST BORN(!) is due in January and it may be time to move on to a family car.

Bid to own, not to inspect.  Again, contrary to carfax, I have the clean and clear title in hand with NO lien against it.  I will make every attempt to show this vehicle to all interested parties during the next week.  (cell phone: 609-980-1697)

A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $250 will be required via paypal within 24 hours of auction completion.  The transaction will be cash or verified bank check, in person.  Any shipping arrangements must be made by the buyer. 

This car is listed for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.  The reserve is BELOW KBB value.