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Common Problems to look for when buying an MR2?

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Re: Common Problems to look for when buying an MR2? 2015/08/01 19:57:53 (permalink)
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I've a '95 Bathurst. I'd strongly recommend them. I bought mine 2004 from original owner who ordered it with ABS, driving lights, centre console box. The latter is very useful IMO as cabin storage is at a premium. Centre console boxes are fairly easy to find 2nd hand and simple to fit. The standard cloth seats are fine and very comfortable on long trips (I've driven mine to Sydney a few times as well as Tasmania and never ever suffered).
I love the fact my car doesn't have power steering. It's a positive feature of the car. Steering feel is wonderful and the lack of power steering isn't noticed once underway. Don't let this discourage you. The only advantage of power steering in SW20's is steering ratio is slightly quicker in PS cars.
The 94 & 95 3SGE's developed 129Kw. From '96 to end of production of SW20, due to pollution control changes, power dropped 4Kw to 125Kw. Power is OK as car weighs about 1150Kg. Bear in mind they won their class at Bathurst 8 years in a row at 12Hour. In '94 they came 4th & 5th outright & finished on same lap as the top three winning cars (Porsche 962C and 2 Mazda RX7 SP25's) so they're hardly underpowered.
One advantage of NA engine is brilliant mpg. I regularly see over 40 mpg (<6 litres/100Km) on a trip travelling at 100-110kph. You can do over 800Km on a tank of fuel.
cheers
Steve
Every K over is a thriller.

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