New member in Hampshire

[rpm---]

Hi, I've just signed up and I'm looking to buy an MR2 later this year - the deal is extension first, MR2 second. I've always wanted one since they first appeared in the 80s. Had the chance to buy one in my 20s, but opted for a 1989 Celica instead. Then I got married and had children which ruled out a small 2 seater. But now I find myself in the position where I can buy one, keep it in the garage and just use it once or twice a week.
Not sure whether to buy something soon for less than £1k and spend a bit of money on it over time, or wait a bit and then spend £2k or so on a decent one. What do you reckon?
And if there's anyone within easy reach of Basingstoke who'd be happy to let me take a look at their car and show me what's what that would be great.

[mr2mk1chick]

Hiya and welcome

the decision of how much to spend usually equates to how much do you want to work on the car.
if you like the feel of grease and spanners, then a <1k mk1 is fine.
there is no guarentee, but hopefully a >2k one will only need servicing and mots.

[Cassi]

And if there's anyone within easy reach of Basingstoke who'd be happy to let me take a look at their car and show me what's what that would be great.

Hello and welcome

My other half and I have 2 mk1s, we're in Gosport so not too far away if you wanted a look/passenger ride.

[Monkeymax]

Welcome!

if you like the feel of grease and spanners, then a <1k mk1 is fine.

I'd say that at the moment a sub-1k MR2 is more of a "do you like welding or not" question...
I have one that was closer to £2k, and one that was sub 1k. Granted, I've not yet finished the sub 1k one so it's probably too early to say, but if I were doing it again, I wouldn't buy it. I love my spannering, but am finding there's been enough to keep me busy lately! So if I was buying again now, I'd find the best I could for my money, or save for a good one. Especially now, there are some good ones for sale/coming for sale soon...

[mr2mk1chick]

Welcome!

if you like the feel of grease and spanners, then a <1k mk1 is fine.

I'd say that at the moment a sub-1k MR2 is more of a "do you like welding or not" question......

agreed

do you like welding?

[rpm---]

Welcome!

if you like the feel of grease and spanners, then a <1k mk1 is fine.

I'd say that at the moment a sub-1k MR2 is more of a "do you like welding or not" question......

agreed

do you like welding?

er, I'm a novice when it come to using a spanner, but quite fancy having a go at some of the more straightforward servicing tasks. I think welding is a step too far for me. Sounds like I'm best off saving up and buying something in decent nick

[mr2mk1chick]

If you aren't fussed what colour look at this:
viewtopic.php?f=36&t=4930

its had all the welding done recently by the seller
£1600

[rpm---]

My other half and I have 2 mk1s, we're in Gosport so not too far away if you wanted a look/passenger ride.

That's a very kind offer - thank you. I may well contact you in a few weeks to take you up on it.

mr2mk1chick - thanks for the link - not ready to spend that money right now and looking for a T-Bar I think.

[crazylegs]

if you want to pop down to me for a chat i can point out all the problem areas. gu24 9ew

[rpm---]

if you want to pop down to me for a chat i can point out all the problem areas. gu24 9ew

Nice one. Thanks. You're certainly nearby. I'll drop you a PM after the clocks have changed to see if I could come over one evening during the week.