Kwando & Monica,
Air bags were fitted to GT's from '94 and to Bathursts from July '96 (required under Aust design rules, I believe).
LSD was available in Bathursts from '97, I think. I know a couple of people in Qld chapter have LSD (as original installation) on theirs.
I have '95 Bathurst and it came fitted with ABS, centre console storage box, factory driving lights. I bought it from original owner who ordered it from Dealer with those items fitted.
Another point to consider is the N/A Gen 3's for 94 & 95 had 129kw engine whereas from '96 onwards the Aust delivered MR2's had 125Kw. This was a result of minor pollution rules changes.
cheers
Steve
Every K over is a thriller

Cheers Steve, very useful info. I had actually seen some Bathursts with airbags so that makes sense now. Good to know about the extra few kw from previous models too. Thanks.

Also, apart from the other stuff mentioned, the n/a Aussie GT's had central storage box and black leather seats over the Bathurst model. Hard to find a good GT these days though. I had a '97 model for 11 years....sorry I sold it....

Thanks Wiz, good to know.
I've narrowed my preferences down to a post 94 GT or Bathurst (depending on what options the Bathurst comes with).
You're right that there aren't many good GT's on the market these days.
I've come across a GT with many more K's (around 90,000) than a nice looking Bathurst of the same year. The GT is cheaper by a couple of grand. All other things being equal, which one would be the goer?

kwando
Thanks Wiz, good to know.
I've narrowed my preferences down to a post 94 GT or Bathurst (depending on what options the Bathurst comes with).
You're right that there aren't many good GT's on the market these days.
I've come across a GT with many more K's (around 90,000) than a nice looking Bathurst of the same year. The GT is cheaper by a couple of grand. All other things being equal, which one would be the goer?

Gee mate....without more details it's hard to say. How many total kilometres are you talking about? These motors are bulletproof if they are serviced regularly. Mine had around 200,000 km when i sold it and the motor was like new.
Do you have any links to these cars....carsales.com or whatever?
As you know the main thing to look out for is overall condition and service records. The GT is a much better optioned car but if the Bathurst is in much better nick and appears to be looked after better then it may be the go.
 
Happy to help with further advice if you are able to give me some links or more info.    Cheers    

Cheers Wiz, here are the two cars I was talking about. 
 
The GT with 238,000kms
The Bathurst (in a nicer colour) with 153,000kms
 
I like the colour on the Bathurst more but the GT has ABS and LSD which I think are a plus. Can always respray down the line...
 
 

kwando
Cheers Wiz, here are the two cars I was talking about. 
 
The GT with 238,000kms
The Bathurst (in a nicer colour) with 153,000kms
 
I like the colour on the Bathurst more but the GT has ABS and LSD which I think are a plus. Can always respray down the line...
 
 

I would be leaning towards the Bathurst mate based on that info. Less kilometres and I notice it has the GT polished rims which is a plus. If you check them both out make sure you see the service records and just pick the one in the best nick....both perform about the same. Should be able to get the Bathurst for a little less.
Wouldn't worry too much about the lack of p/s, LSD & ABS too much though.
 
Let me know if you need further help....

Kwando,

Check out http://www.mr2australia.c./mr2play/tm.aspx?m=96539 just posted For Sale today.

96 model will have all the extras that your after and will probably sell quickly for those low Kms.

Cheers, M

Very nice example Monika! It's in QLD though so a little difficult for me to get to. You're right in that it's a good price for the Kms.
 
Cheers.

Ah, where's ya gumption Kwando?........I bought mine in NSW and had it transported over to WA!

:)

Cheers, M