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2001 Toyota Mr2 Spyder Convertible - Turbo Very Fast Low Miles! on 2040-cars

US $13,000.00
Year:2001 Mileage:79832
Location:

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States
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For Sale is my 2001 MR2 Spyder  - Turbo'd with only 79k miles

I have enjoyed driving this MR2 spyder in the Colorado sunshine for around 8-9 years. I purchased the car when it had 23k miles on it from a person that moved to Colorado from California. So the car has always been in a dry climate. I have the title so we will not be delayed with bank transactions. With a curb weight of only 2190 the MR2 is very light. Add a turbo application and you create a very fast and fun ride.  The boost is currently at 10psi for winter driving. During the warm months the boost is  adjusted to 15-20 psi and produces 350 horse-power at the wheels. There has been allot of time and money invested into this ride. Below I have listed all the modifications I could think of and an estimate of what the cost for each option has been.  It is amazing how much money gets spent making our cars fun and I realize we don't get that money back when its time to resell. Below represents $12,730 of value just in parts without any labor cost. This car is offered at a great price!

TURBO:

·         Turbonetics T3/T4 TO4E  50mm trim Turbo  $1250 - New in 2012

·         Turbonetics Evolution waste gate $350

·         Monkeywrench intercooler w/ fan $350

·         2 1/2 ” aluminum intercooler piping & couplings $ $200

·         Turbo log manifold T3 flange $150

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS:

·         ARP manifold studs $30

·         ARP head studs $150

·         ARP main studs $100

·         630cc high impedance fuel injectors $300

·         Circuit Worx oil pump gear $220

·         Wiseco 79.5mm 8.8 to 1 forged aluminum pistons $600

·         Pauter Rods $900

·         Supertech titanium valves, springs & retainers $800

·         ACL main & rod bearings $130

·         Oil filter sandwich plate $40

·         Changed water pump at rebuild $50

·         255 LPH fuel pump $110

·         Approx 5k miles on the engine rebuild

ELECTRONICS:

·         APEXI FC Commander engine management $900

·         Autometer Pyrometer gauge w/carbon pod $100 - the connector to the manifold will need to be replaced.

·         Autometer Boost gauge w/carbon pod $100

·         Autometer Oil pressure gauge/carbon pod $100

·         Prologger – 5 stages of timed boost control – air/fuel – never lean technology – data logging $700

INTERIOR

·         Custom seat & door upholstery - $750

·         Spyder custom shift knob - $50

Wheel/Tires:

·         Rota 16x8 wheels – Falken tires - $1500 Front tire are great rear tires need to be replaced.

Drive Train:

·         Clutch Masters FX400 clutch kit $500

·         TRD posi-diff $700

·         Corolla 5th gear conversion $250

Misc:

·         Fitted car cover included $100

·         3” exhaust $150

·         Tein lowering springs $170

·         Tinted Windows $200

·         Drilled/Slotted Rotors $200

·         New Convertible top $500 replaced in 2013

Labor / Tuning : Many thousands of dollars

I consider myself a very picky person with cars. My family has drag raced sport compact cars for many years with multiple magazine features and one of our race cars featured at SEMA. This car is very clean. No rust ever on the car. No tears or fading in the interior. The new convertible top was installed in 2013. There is one small ding on the front fender and door. There is also some paint that has flaked on the passenger corner of the front fender. This is a really nice ride and very fast. You can see I have 100% feedback most of which is buying. I have sold one car on ebay around 6 years ago that went very smooth. I have added a couple pictures from last spring you can see with the colors turning in the leaves. Also pictures I had of the parts when they were installed new.

Seller will be responsible for all transportation set up and cost. A $500 deposit is due within 24 hours of the auction ending. You are more than welcome to pick the car up here in Denver, Colorado. I also welcome any pre inspections at my home. The car does not come with any type of warrenty and I am not aware of any mechanical issues. Good luck bidding! Someone will end up owning a great car.

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