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MR2 3rd Gen 2002 Thoughts and Advice

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020 0:47 PM (permalink)
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MR2 3rd Gen 2002 Thoughts and Advice

Hi All,
 
I don't own a MR2 but am going to be looking at one soon and test driving perhaps even purchasing. It's a 2002 model with the manual transmission which doesn't have a clutch (very strange) I have never driven a car with this transmission so have no idea what to expect or if I will even like it.
 
Can other members who have a similar car let me know what their experiences are using this system? 
 
The car I'm looking at is listed on Carsales in Hobart very low kms, one owner asking $22000. is this a reasonable price if it really is in excellent condition? If not what would be a fair price?
 
Looking forward to your help and advice.
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    rynex
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    Re: MR2 3rd Gen 2002 Thoughts and Advice Tuesday, November 24, 2020 1:10 AM (permalink)
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    It's an automatic, it can just be sequentially shifted.

    If you've ever played an arcade racing game you'll know how it works
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    Re: MR2 3rd Gen 2002 Thoughts and Advice Wednesday, December 02, 2020 11:37 AM (permalink)
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    You should definitely test drive a local MR2 before you commit, the gearbox is an acquired taste.  It's not a conventional auto in that it has no torque converter and cannot shift gears automatically (the driver must always tell the gearbox when to change gears).  I find it slow and clumsy so I'm not a fan but there are some people who really like it.
     
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