1988 Toyota Mr2 T-top Unrestored Original Condition Daily Driver on 2040-cars
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Body Type:2 door
Engine:1.6 L 4 cyl non-turbo
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Toyota
Model: MR2
Trim: Base 2 door T-Top coupe
Warranty: AS-IS
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Options: CD Player, Aftermarket CD, T-Tops
Mileage: 180,528
Power Options: Cruise Control
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black/Gray
I've owned this car since Feb 2009 (four and a half years) and have driven it regularly in local commutes and on the interstate at high speed. It is a solid car that needs some work -- were I to keep it I'd replace the tires, do a brake job, replace the windshield, and replace the rubber gaskets that are supposed to keep the T-Tops from leaking. The motor is strong - I put a timing belt in it about 15,000 miles ago. I've also replaced the clutch, alternator, and battery within the last 10,000 miles. This is not my primary car so it sits for weeks at a time but, as one would expect from a Toyota, it starts immediately every time and goes down the road without trouble. The A/C hasn't worked since I've owned and even though I live where it gets to 100 degrees in the summer, I've never bothered to find out what's wrong with it. If you buy this car you should expect a stiff ride, with more than it's fair share of squeaks and rattles - it's a 25 year sports car that's never been babied.
Someone bumped into the rear end which deformed the rear bumper, there are some minor dents and scratches here and there, the paint is weak in spots. To my knowledge the car has never been wrecked and shows no sign of any body repair.
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