Gona Get A Rev3+ Tubby

[Titto]

Hi,

Im going to flog my Mk2 N/A or PX it and im now looking for a decent mk3+ tubby....hopefully in black...

However, would a celeca tubby be worth looking at too???

Insurance wise, are they similar groups???

Cheers

Adam

[RichB]

Nice decision - rev 3 tubbies in decent nick are hard to find on the autotrader - occasionally there is an absolute bargain up there (I missed out on one by hours!).

Go for Julian at MR2 direct imports for a showroom conditoin rev 3. (but will cost a little more).

In terms of insurance - it was cheaper for me to insure my rev 2 tubby than it was for a rev 3 N/A - weird...

I wouldn't write off getting a rev 2 yet - why specifically are you going rev 3?

[Titto]

just like the rear spoiler, rear lights, body coloured front lip, side bits are body coloured, more potential to tune the engine etc etc...

[RichB]

All the reasons why a rev3 is different to a rev 2 then!

TBH I would have got a rev 3 but cash wise I couldn't afford the additonal £ to buy, or insure.

Good luck hunting - search carefully.

[Titto]

i think it has an lsd too and side impact bars, some models have a drivers airbag etc....

Everyone keep em peeled for me please!!

[RichB]

How much do you have to spend;

Julian has this rather nice Rev 3 for £6995

Or this Rev 2 for £5150

To be honest, you'll need about 7K to get a decent rev 3.

[Titto]

Way too much for my budget mate, but thanks. That white one looks like its got the rev 5 spoiler on the back?

...the only way i could afford it is if this chap does part exchange....i cant sell privately cos i need mine for transport..

[RichB]

He doesn't do PX unfortunately;

Here is the autotrader search:

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_...rch_full=SEARCH

There are a couple in there that might be worth a look - but you take your money in your hands and hope a good one pops up.

Either that, or have a chat with Rash on here - who seems to be able to source good price cars.

[Rash@R.A.Motors]

Yo Adam,

dont worry mate I'm on the case

Rash

[Titto]

awsome.... :D

[KiwiMR2]

Totally standard REV3 turbo with 44000 miles on the clock.....£5495 ono, car is in Manchester.....stock standard...nice clean base to start with :)

Cheers

KiwiMR2

[JappyBeast]

Like the numberplate too!!

Why do you want 'side impact bars' then?.. just slow you down!..lol.

[KiwiMR2]

Like the numberplate too!!

Dunno why the owner didn't blank them out.....he posted the pic on another forum so I assume he doesn't care??

Why do you want 'side impact bars' then?.. just slow you down!..lol.

I was thinking about this the other day....in the post of Type II vs type III and someone put it as a con.....possibly jimlad I think ;) Anyway I'd look at as a pro...and anyway even with the extra weight it is still quicker out of the box :P

Cheers

KiwiMR2

[Fizz]

Like the numberplate too!!

Dunno why the owner didn't blank them out.....he posted the pic on another forum so I assume he doesn't care??

Why do you want 'side impact bars' then?.. just slow you down!..lol.

I was thinking about this the other day....in the post of Type II vs type III and someone put it as a con.....possibly jimlad I think ;) Anyway I'd look at as a pro...and anyway even with the extra weight it is still quicker out of the box :P

Cheers

KiwiMR2

Totally agree!! :P

[JappyBeast]

Yeah.. takes the fire crew 2 more mins to cut you out of the burning wreck!

I'm with Jimlad on this one!

[KiwiMR2]

Yeah.. takes the fire crew 2 more mins to cut you out of the burning wreck!

I'm with Jimlad on this one!

Hahaha..... :D good point, mind you it was probably all the extra electrics (electric mirrors etc etc) that the GT has over the GT-S that caused the car to go up in flames :P

Cheers

KiwiMR2