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Looking to buy a Series 2 MR2 Spyder - what do I look for?

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2013/07/15 10:08:00 (permalink)
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Looking to buy a Series 2 MR2 Spyder - what do I look for?

The MR2 bug has bitten again, and I'm organising to take a series 2 MR2 Spyder for a test drive over the weekend.
 
The problem is that I've never driven an MR2 Spyder, and don't know where to start looking for potential problems.
 
Naturally I'll try driving the car when cold, listening for noises/squeaks, test the clutch with a hill start (in reverse too if it can be organised), check for leaks and make sure the SMT shifts smoothly and cleanly.
 
What else should I be looking for?

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    Re: Looking to buy a Series 2 MR2 Spyder - what do I look for? 2013/07/15 12:17:49 (permalink)
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    Depending on your Budget, I can recommend this one in VIC.
     
    http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Toyota-MR2-2004/SSE-AD-2187758/?Cr=2
     
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    Re: Looking to buy a Series 2 MR2 Spyder - what do I look for? 2013/07/15 16:52:03 (permalink)

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    Re: Looking to buy a Series 2 MR2 Spyder - what do I look for? 2013/07/15 17:52:45 (permalink)
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    Have you checked out the Spyder Forum?
     
    http://spyderchat.com/forums/forum.php
     
    Loads of information and advice there.
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    Re: Looking to buy a Series 2 MR2 Spyder - what do I look for? 2013/07/22 18:15:45 (permalink)
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    Wow can't believe I missed this question, we did our research before we brought ours, if it is a smt when you open the drivers door you will hear the hydraulic pump start and you should only hear it for 20 sec or so, if you hear nothing than don't even bother! But note once the pump has built pressure you won't hear it every time so make sure before you test the car that no one has touch the car so you know for sure! Also ask what fluid they've used in the gearbox as I e heard people go use automatic gearbox oil and it stuffs up the gearbox, the gearbox is a manual! Also have a look under the car and it leaking a kind of red fluid it leaking hydraulic fluid so I'd walk away!
    Also when starting up try putting it into first, it shouldn't start if it does than there's an issue!
    Also test on flat surface and pop into gear and it shouldn't creep forward!
    Well anything else don't hesitate to ask!
    Have fun testing! But a least try a couple before buying as you will notice the good ones from the bad!

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