Going To View The Black Rev 4!

July 27, 2004

Definitely probably going to buy this car, is in absolute good condition according to the photos, has the ferrari style lights and everything all for a nice price of £3,995

July 27, 2004

Definitely probably going to buy this car

Errr.... Definately OR probably? Which? :blink:

July 27, 2004

Definitely if they still have it when im going to view it on friday, so definitely probably lol :P, anything to look out for upon inspecting it?

July 28, 2004

I guess Bibbs would give you the definative guide, but here's a few things to look for:

Check to see if the rear exhaust tips have a lot of carbon build-up. Some is Normal. This will be a black sooty residue. This can signify that the car is running too rich, caused by a failure or intermittent problem in any of these devices: Oxygen sensor, cold start injector switch (makes your computer think the car is almost always cold and therefore runs rich), Air Flow Meter, MAP sensor, EFI Coolant Temp sensor, BOV, VTV.... It could also signify that the turbo is going, or gone bad, and is spitting oil into the air intake system.

Check the engine compartment for leaks around the valve cover, transmission case, and especially check for oil & such around the turbo.

Check the interior for signs of water damage due to a worn out window seals or leaky T-Bars.

Look in the wheel wells for worn out strut boots.

Look for dents / damage underneath the car.

Check that the brake rotors are nice and clear, with plenty of pad left.

Check all lights & windows for leaks/cracks, and make sure no fuses have been blown.

If the car has new tires, be sure to check alignment when driving, many dealers use new tires to cover up old alignment problems.

If any oddities arise, like modified components left on the vehicle, check their condition too.

When doubt, get a fellow MR2 owner to come look with you.

Check the following while driving:

Make sure the car idles fine, and does not stutter, and watch that the revs are steady and smooth.

Test the intake system for build-up (Throttle body & T-VIS system). You should feel a difference under acceleration between 3500-4000RPM if it feels hesitant in this area you may have build-up problems affecting the T-VIS operation. See if the throttle is sticky at first, it may need cleaning. Higher mileage cars have more carbon & oil build-up, especially turbos.

Make sure the parking brake works and is not frozen. Meaning that with the brake released there are no signs that the rear callipers are still holding.

Check the usual lights, A/C, radio, gauges (Make sure all headlights come up, and fog lights on turbos work)

Make sure boost comes on smooth and quickly, without hesitation. If the car hesitates, and is not smooth, then it could signify a wastegate / Turbo problem

Hope this helps. :thumbsup: