MR2 Mk3 - Views

[QuantumTokoloshi]

I am looking to get into MR2 Mk3 ownership, and would appreciated some owners or ex owners, views on the cars. What are they like to own, pitfalls (rust seems a big one), and suggestions for ownership etc.

Thanks in advance.

[QuantumTokoloshi]

Brilliant.

Thanks for taking the time to write that.

[QuantumTokoloshi]

Great info, thanks for taking the time to put that all down for a noob.

[QuantumTokoloshi]

Looks like I will soon be the owner of a pre facelift 2000, 80K miles two owner car. no rust front or back chassis or subframe, decent condition, includes colour coded hardtop for sub 3K.

I'll need to do a few things, hood replacement (waterproof but needs replacing), replace the exhaust, possibly sports cat etc. (still has pre cat but not failing), drivers seat bolster and do a full service incl. all fluids. Not got the facelift refinements, but considering the condition, and price, seems reasonable. Hope it proves a good buy!

[QuantumTokoloshi]

A quick update on the MR2. thanks for all the advice, really useful.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...