BensMr2
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Re: In the process of buying a 1999 MR2 Bathurst edition!
Thursday, October 25, 2018 4:25 AM
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I really want to get into the maintenance side, and spend weekends pulling it apart. I'm driving a Lancer 2008 daily so it's pretty bland really and never needs any maintenance besides oil changes every now and then. The mechanics can definitely have a look at it and I'll book one in now so it can get a check over. I actually think I have some photos of the engine on my phone. It looks a little grotty, but I live in a fairly dusty area so it's somewhat expected. 
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Re: In the process of buying a 1999 MR2 Bathurst edition!
Thursday, October 25, 2018 4:38 AM
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☼ Best Answerby BensMr2 Thursday, October 25, 2018 4:52 AM
Lol - too many comments -
One more telling sign is simple checks like location of the oil filter - under the manifold and it’s before 1994. Or if it’s under the car on the sump it’s a later model after 1994.
Many more but I am going to stop now
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Re: In the process of buying a 1999 MR2 Bathurst edition!
Thursday, October 25, 2018 4:44 AM
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The engines a 93/94 onwards :)
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Re: In the process of buying a 1999 MR2 Bathurst edition!
Thursday, October 25, 2018 6:54 AM
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Check the vin on toyodiy...
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Re: In the process of buying a 1999 MR2 Bathurst edition!
Thursday, October 25, 2018 7:41 AM
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Or not ! and just believe the import plate that says built in Nov 1993 and registration saying nov 1993 ... as when looking at the Toyota records the actual build on the chassis number is early 1990 :( lol
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Re: In the process of buying a 1999 MR2 Bathurst edition!
Thursday, October 25, 2018 11:40 AM
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TonyMR2
Along with everything listed as to why this is unlikely a late model, can’t see a passangers airbag.
I have a November 1998 Bathurst and only has a single airbag. When did they come out with a passenger one?
________________ 1993 Toyota MR2 GTS1993 Toyota Supra SZ ________________
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Re: In the process of buying a 1999 MR2 Bathurst edition!
Thursday, October 25, 2018 12:00 AM
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TonyMR2
Along with everything listed as to why this is unlikely a late model, can’t see a passangers airbag.
I have a November 1998 Bathurst and only has a single airbag. When did they come out with a passenger one?
I believe only jdm models had passenger air bags?
Silver 1997 SW20 Bathurst with 
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Re: In the process of buying a 1999 MR2 Bathurst edition!
Thursday, October 25, 2018 2:23 PM
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rikkir
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TonyMR2
Along with everything listed as to why this is unlikely a late model, can’t see a passangers airbag.
I have a November 1998 Bathurst and only has a single airbag. When did they come out with a passenger one?
I believe only jdm models had passenger air bags?
I have two 99 Bathurst, only drivers air bag on mine. Sent from my SM-J320ZN using Tapatalk
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Re: In the process of buying a 1999 MR2 Bathurst edition!
Thursday, October 25, 2018 2:51 PM
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rikkir
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rikkir
Hi Ben,
That doesn't look like a 1999 Bathurst. It has the wrong wing, front lights, steering wheel and instrument cluster.
Otherwise it looks pretty good for the price.
They tend to be pretty reliable if they've had regular services.
Timing belt & a full service would be recommended.
Have fun with your new toy.
Rick
Rikkir is right on the cluster, I didn't spot that. Front fogs were an option to have/not to on all bathursts, a few points to suggest its not a 1999.
I was actually referring to the front indicator lights, I believe they are clear on the later models..
Duh, late night. You are correct rikkir.
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Re: In the process of buying a 1999 MR2 Bathurst edition!
Thursday, October 25, 2018 2:56 PM
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TonyMR2
Along with everything listed as to why this is unlikely a late model, can’t see a passangers airbag.
TonyMR2
Beams 3sge - end of 1997 onwards
You are looking at JDM spec there Tony, no ADM MR2 came with a passengers airbag or beams engine. Post up a pic of the vin and compliance plate, one of us may be able to tell you the build date. It is most likely a rev3 or 4 car, so 1994 to 96 (possible early 97) Like someone suggested, get a mechanic or someone that knows to have a look at it, could be a gem or could be a dog.
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Re: In the process of buying a 1999 MR2 Bathurst edition!
Thursday, October 25, 2018 10:05 PM
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Correction, as per above, got carried away on differences in gen/s (all models) - busy day at work but squeeze in time for a post or two - lol
Bens looking at a Bathurst (light weight design that had many items not included).
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