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1991 Toyota Mr2 Turbo Coupe 2-door 2.0l on 2040-cars

US $6,700.00
Year:1991 Mileage:152800 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

Walnut Creek, California, United States

Walnut Creek, California, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Salvage
Engine:2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: JT2SW22N4M0045260 Year: 1991
Make: Toyota
Model: MR2
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Turbo Coupe 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Mileage: 152,800
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 4
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

After some long thinking I've decided to put my MR2 Turbo up for sale.  I just don't drive her enough with all my kids so I need something bigger.  This is the 4th MR2 that I've owned and by far the best. 152,xxx miles on the odometer.  White exterior on black/grey leather interior.   I'm the 3rd owner and have had the car for about 4 years.  She is "lightly modded" with a Twos R Us manual boost controller (see photo) and a K&N air filter intake.  Other than that, the engine is stock and completely dependable.  With the boost at stock levels the car is fast, with it turned up to 12 it really flies and pulls strong.  

I've recently done a complete tune up (new cap/rotor/plugs/fuel filter), changed transmission oil (Redline MT-90), flushed and replaced coolant (Toyota Red), and done an oil/filter change.  The car doesn't need any work to be a daily driver or weekend funster.

Other upgrades include: New 2-tone leather seating surfaces (black with grey inserts) and shift boot.  New MR2 floor mats from Twos R Us.  EMS digital boost gauge integrated into dash (where stock gauge was located) JVC touch screen DVD system with full iPod/iPhone connectivity and Bluetooth for music, phone and navigation along with back-up camera.  The 600 watt Jenson amp and Bazooka Tube subwoofer makes the stereo sound great for those drives with the T-tops off.    B&M short shifter.  The AC has had the conversion to R134a and works great. New battery.   The car is complete and everything works.  I even still have the original sunshades and storage bags for the T-tops.

The exterior looks great with only a few barely visible dings.(tried to show some in photos)  No dents or scratches. Upgraded '94+ tail lights.  Aftermarket Momo wheels over 205/50ZR16 Goodyear Eagle F1 Z rated tires that are fairly new.   I would give the exterior a 9/10 and the interior 9.5/10.  The car looks amazing for being 22 years old. 

The only quirk about the interior is that I had the leather seats made by an online vendor that manufactures in China.  I sent them a graphic (see photo).  When they enlarged it instead of it reading "Midship Runabout" (as in MR2) they embroidered Mids Hip Runa Bout.  I think it was a language barrier thing.  I doesn't really bother me but it might bug some bidders.  In any event the seats are really high quality leather with double stitching (see photo).

The car does have a salvage title.  Apparently the original owner had an accident where the front bumper needed to be replaced.  There is no visible damage and the car drives straight and handles like it is on rails. 

E-mail me with questions or for specific photos. Local buyers are welcome to set up an appointment to take a look or test drive.

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