Anyone in the Midlands?

uktotty · June 13, 2007, 19:34

Well I have finally found a car which I think I am gonna buy, its located in the midlands (will confirm where)
Need to go up on Saturday to have a look, does anyone who knows anything wanna come with me?

Anonymous · June 13, 2007, 20:42

We're prob gunna need to know where before anyone Volunteers s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

enid_b · June 13, 2007, 20:42

and a lot of us are out on a group razz on the 16th, anglesey and surrounding regions...

hope you get sorted

E

carl_evs · June 13, 2007, 23:20

When you say Midlands, where do you mean?
That could be quite a big area depending on your point of view!!

uktotty · June 13, 2007, 23:57

OK just to confirm, the car is in Redditch Worcs, Hope that clears up the location a biit.
As a southerner, everything else is up north

Draggon · June 14, 2007, 07:46

That is only 20 mins from me s:)

s:) ....but I am away at the weekend...sorry chap s:(

s:(

What is it? colour / type etc?

Anonymous · June 14, 2007, 10:09

Quote from: "uktotty"As a southerner, everything else is up north

Exactly, the Midlands is anywhere between the South Downs and the North Downs.

uktotty · June 14, 2007, 10:27

Quote from: "Draggon"That is only 20 mins from me s:) s:) ....but I am away at the weekend...sorry chap s:( s:(

What is it? colour / type etc?

Been looking for ages now and due to insurance company screwing me around I have been delayed, wanted a black or yellow one but this is a blue one and seems to be how it left the factory.
Manual, 52,000 miles, Blue. ABS, Alarm, Alloy wheels, Body coloured bumpers, Drivers airbag, Electric door mirrors. Factory fitted Sony CD player, 12 months Mot.
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=557424056

Anonymous · June 14, 2007, 14:54

Quote from: "uktotty"As a southerner, everything else is up north

Yes, south is down the bottom, north is up the top, nuff said really s8)

s8)

Is this one a uk car? What sort of price?

uktotty · June 14, 2007, 15:26

Yes mate, its a UK car, not imported, not modified etc.
He is looking at £5600 for a 2000X plate which I recon is pretty good.
Toyota have replaced the top end I beleive, just trying to get written confirmation of that.

Anonymous · June 14, 2007, 15:32

Sounds like precat failure then, make sure the main cat was replaced as well, also check if theres warranty left on the replacement top end.
When you go to see it take an o2 sensor socket and ask the seller to remove the two o2 sensors at the top of the manifold, shine in a torch and check the tops of the precats are pristine.

uktotty · June 14, 2007, 15:34

Ahhh the infamous O2 Spanner thing!
Anyone know where I can find one in 24 hours?

Chris_h · June 14, 2007, 15:38

Seems good value - if its in good nick

Anonymous · June 14, 2007, 15:59

Try halfrauds. The owner should be cool over letting you check ast looks like that was the original problem. Might be worth printing off the guting guide and taking it with you, if the owner is'nt willing to let you inspect them, i personally would walk away.
Good luck.

aaronjb · June 14, 2007, 15:59

Quote from: "uktotty"Ahhh the infamous O2 Spanner thing!
Anyone know where I can find one in 24 hours?

Pass by my place one evening and borrow mine s;)

s;)

uktotty · June 14, 2007, 16:07

Ahh good Point Aaron, I am 5 mins away from you as we speak!!
Right, I have spoken to TOYOTA! and they have replaced the WHOLE ENGINE in March 2007. The dealer in question is not telling me much but as it was a toyota warranted repair it is on their UK system and can be accessed by ANY Toyota dealer.
What I dont know is why the engine was replaced ( I suspect precat) I also dont know if it now catted or decatted in its current state.

Chris_h · June 14, 2007, 17:19

Sounds good to me - assuming it def carries a 1 year warranty.

uktotty · June 14, 2007, 17:35

Done some more research today, the bit that was replaced under warranty was the "SHORT BLOCK" seems that was a result of the car burning oil.
I am guessing the cats and precats are still there and still original however after speaking to two dealers today they have very very few issues with these.
So that still leaves me with a car with 50k on the clock, a service history and a new Short Block.

Anonymous · June 14, 2007, 17:45

Quote from: "uktotty"Done some more research today, the bit that was replaced under warranty was the "SHORT BLOCK" seems that was a result of the car burning oil.
I am guessing the cats and precats are still there and still original however after speaking to two dealers today they have very very few issues with these.

All dealers say that, i assume its Toyota policy. Its also total bollocks.
If the main cat has not been replaced, don't waste your time going to see it, the new engine will be toast soon as well.

uktotty · June 14, 2007, 19:05

So what you are saying is that of all the 50 or 60 MR2's on the 2nd hand market at the mo, if none of them have a new cat then I cant buy a car?
Surely if this was such a major issue then there would be no market for used MR2's?

aaronjb · June 14, 2007, 19:07

Only if they've had a new engine s;)

s;) The main cat needs to be replaced as well if so, as it gets full of the precat dust & oil - this clogs it, leads to no power above 4500rpm, huge backpressure in the exhaust and an early death for the replacement engine s:(

s:(

BTW, if it were me I'd go drive it - give it some stick, if it's gutless above 4500rpm then walk away.. If not then see if you can tell if the main CAT was replaced and/or get a list of parts replaced when the engine was done.

Anonymous · June 14, 2007, 19:08

Quote from: "uktotty"So what you are saying is that of all the 50 or 60 MR2's on the 2nd hand market at the mo, if none of them have a new cat then I cant buy a car?
Surely if this was such a major issue then there would be no market for used MR2's?

No, I'm saying if its had an engine replacement or short block due to precat failure it has killed the main cat as well, so it must also be replaced.

keith macdonald · June 14, 2007, 19:32

I am 20 min from Redditch, and have the same aged model, replaced engine, pre cats removed, and no regrets, revs to redline easily.
I am a retired mechanic, do all own servicing and most repairs, though no spring chicken s:(

s:( you can try mine for comparison, Price seems ok, there is one at local dealer same age with 42k on clock at £7,650 nuff said.
Let me know if you want company,
Although a brummie I have a friend in Guildford.
Good luck

Keith Mac

uktotty · June 14, 2007, 23:51

Great news!
You have a PM

uktotty · June 15, 2007, 10:12

Finally spoke to the dealer today.
Short block was replaced 23 March 2007 due to a knock and burning lots of oil.
New engine has a warranty of 12 months from 23/3/07. The new engine is a "modified" engine.
New engine has passed a gas test and nothing was done to the cats or precats at that point as it passed ok.
Car is currently as 55,000 witn new engine at 48,000. Engine is warranted to 112,000 miles or 12 months whichever is sooner.
Engine no longer burns any oil and he reccommened a service at every 10,000 miles.
Guy at the dealer said if it were his money he would buy it.
I feel a bit happier now but I still may remove the precats if you guys reccommend it.