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2001 Toyota Mr2 Spyder Base Convertible 2-door 1.8l on 2040-cars

Year:2001 Mileage:125700
Location:

Jefferson, Georgia, United States

Jefferson, Georgia, United States
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  I am selling this beautiful example of a 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder. This was called by many people the poor man's Porsche. The car is a blast to drive; it drives like a go-cart. Just turn and it goes. I never miss a turn in it. It always gets looks everywhere I go. People do not believe it is a 13 year old car or a car that it is this inexpensive. It looks like something that should cost much more. Add to that simple inexpensive Toyota maintenance and repair and you have a great overall package. The only reason I am selling it is because my two kids keep fighting over who gets to ride. I want to be relaxed out in the convertible, not having the child left behind upset. I have the owners manual, both remotes, and all three keys (including valet key). The vehicle also has many receipts from me and the previous owner. 
   I was a service writer at local service center. During that 5 years, the previous owner would bring it in on a regular basis for simple services. Yearly oil changes usually less than 1,000 miles had passed as it was one of multiple vehicles that he owned. The vehicle was a fair weather only vehicle for him. It never saw bad weather during this time. Every time he came in the shop, I would always ask him about this car and finally he decided to sell it.
   I purchased the vehicle from him last year due to a few problems that not driving the car and time will cause. All of these have been repaired and all of the maintenance has been caught up.  Some of these things are things that come up on the MR2's, and if you find one that has not had these things done, you should count on them needing to be done.

I am aware of the following things being done to the vehicle before I purchased it.
1. The brake pads and rotors are less than 10,000 miles old.
2. The tires are recent Kumho tires that still have 60-70% left in them. The wheels and tires are the original offset sizes. They should not be rotated.
3. The battery is a recent ACDelco item installed at the shop I worked at. I believe it to be less than 2 years old. The previous owner kept it plugged up to a battery tender the time that he had it. Because the car was only driven in perfect weather.
4. The previous owner always used synthetic oil in the car. I have done the same. I also have used Mahle oil filters that are made in America.

These are the things that I have done or had done.
1. The water pump was replaced with a new improved design unit that has the better bearings and a weep hole. There was slight staining coming from behind the pulley and a slight noise coming from the bearings when moved by hand. The coolant was changed at the same time.
2. The car received a full induction service and new NGK spark plugs that are correct for the car and Toyota says should last another 120,000 miles. The air filter was also replaced.
3. The passenger side power window switch was replaced with an original equipment switch bought from the dealer. The window would not roll up when I purchased the vehicle. The previous owner always left the windows and top down in the garage and at all times.
4. The dealer specific idler pulley for the serpentine belt was replaced due to noise and movement.
5. Due to sitting so much, the engine developed a few oil leaks. The external timing chain tensioner and the timing cover were leaking. The valve cover and the oil pan gasket have to come off to repair this. All of the gaskets were replaced including the o-ring seals to the timing cover. The top end, timing set, and bottom end of the engine were inspected and found to be in great condition and very clean. This is the same engine as some of the Celicas and Corollas. There is no timing belt; it is a timing chain motor. 
6. Cleaning a lot of cleaning.  It had a coating of road grime and dust. It never got wet so that added to it. Some of it simply rinsed away. Not all though. It has been polished and waxed to a beautiful level. 
There are some minor blemishes
1. The wheels are not perfect.  There is some minor wear, specifically on one of the front wheels.  This should be visible in the picture. Very minor - appears to be cosmetic.
2. There is a minor split in the center console directly above the emergency brake handle like it went up too far at one point. Barely noticeable.
3. The drivers side seat has some seams pulling apart on the middle panel. People that do seats can add a patch panel to the middle. It never bothered me.
4. The car has very few chips. Nothing like what it should have for its age. There are no dents to speak of on the car at all. It was never in an accident while either I or the previous owner have owned the car. It appears from the auto check that there was a minor incident. News to me. 
  All of that being said, I will be perfectly happy if the car does not sell. I will just continue to drive the car when ever I can. I might be willing to deliver for a fee with a paid deposit. Just ask. I can provide more pictures if needed. I have the title in hand. 
  The vehicle is for sale locally as well. Auction may end at any time with no notice.

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