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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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I have wanted this car since I was in High School!
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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Nice! Those cars still look good after all these years.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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nice!!
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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This one is a 1991 Turbo and the body style has never gotten old to me. It still pulls nicely even with over 110,000 miles on it. It shows its age in some spots, but in time, I will have it just the way I want it.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by LOU
This one is a 1991 Turbo and the body style has never gotten old to me. It still pulls nicely even with over 110,000 miles on it. It shows its age in some spots, but in time, I will have it just the way I want it.
Lookin good Lou!
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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watch the oil consumption!!!
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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Yes, thanks. I am going to use a heavier oil than the previous owner. While driving it the other day, the oil light came on and off so it may be burning a little oil.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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How much?
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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Well, MR2 turbos sell above blue book. If I say how much I paid everyone will think i'm crazy, so I will answer by saying "ONE MILLION DOLLARS!"
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by LOU
Well, MR2 turbos sell above blue book. If I say how much I paid everyone will think i'm crazy, so I will answer by saying "ONE MILLION DOLLARS!"
Wow...you must be loaded . Well, enjoy the new toy. I almost bought one myself 14 years ago (but bought a Probe instead). More practical, yes. More fun, holds its value? no.....
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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I had one of those, they blow headgaskets like nothing, i suggest a thicker metal one if you ever get down there...
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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I had one of those, they blow headgaskets like nothing, i suggest a thicker metal one if you ever get down there...
Hey peanut head look at the picture again. You never owned that car.
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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haha... i just glanced at it.. nope didn't have that...
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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Hopefully I won't have to worry about the head gasket for a while. This weekend I started taking apart the mess the previous owner created. It drives me crazy when people don't take care of their cars. I am definitely the best thing that could have happened to this car. The next few weeks after work will be spent cleaning everything as well as replacing old worn out parts.
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 08:24 AM
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Just dont end up with any spare parts or bolts after replacing them. Guess what, one of my girls co-workers has someone that is selling one as well. PM me with what you paid and i'll find more out about this one. Maybe we can get on Mr.2.com if it exists, hahahahahh.

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Hopefully I won't have to worry about the head gasket for a while. This weekend I started taking apart the mess the previous owner created. It drives me crazy when people don't take care of their cars. I am definitely the best thing that could have happened to this car. The next few weeks after work will be spent cleaning everything as well as replacing old worn out parts.
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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It's www.mr2oc.com. Find out what she has and I can tell you what its worth. If it's a turbo and in good condition, she can sell it above blue book. If it's N/A, then nobody cares.

For example, turbos with sun roofs are worth more than with T-tops because they are rare. 1993-1995 MR2's sell for more money because they had revised suspension, LSD, better/shorter shifter (91-92 is a little sloppy), etc... There are a lot of things that can increase the price. Try to find out as much as you can from her.
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Nice Lou....
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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nice lil car.. i was going to get that as a first car my sophmore year in HS. 7 yrs ago but my mom said it was too much of a sports car so i got a 97 malibu
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