Is This Car Worth My Money ?

[GT4 BOOSTER]

http://www.affordablefamilycars.co.uk/_affordableFamily.htm

its the last on the list but 1.

any views anyone, its getting a new clutch fitted now at the place of sale.

80,000 miles on the clock.

[ricomr2]

Looks a nice clean car and a good price too mate

But where's the bodykit and side skirts they talk of

[GT4 BOOSTER]

good point where are they ? i may go take a look at it. next week .do you test the roof for leaks with a watering can or similar ??

[ricomr2]

That would be a good idea.

And if its been raining,

feel the seats and the carpet just behind them to see if they are damp

Defo looks worth a look

[Rookey]

Looks quite good matey :P

[daktari]

If you look in the second picture from the left you can just make out the side skirts.

[mergli]

It's probably due for an alternator too.

I love the fact that it's an MR2 on a 'Family Car' traders website :D

[ricomr2]

I love the fact that it's an MR2 on a 'Family Car' traders website 

Yeah saw that and thought... "What the hell is he buying??" :D

[urotsukidoji_badassdemon]

Isn't it a family car then? Won't kids fit in the back seat? It's a 2+2 isn't it?

[LORD_ED]

no

[swales_p]

There's no pictures of the inside of the car!!! (not stating the obvious here!!)

The thing is... i dont care how good the outside of the car is, i wouldnt touch it if the inside were minging!!!

BUT, if there in good condition, and with the look of the outside of the car, oh and the engine's in good nick then, yep - good car!!

Go down, have a look, take it for a drive then up to you.

Good luck

[97paseo]

Looks tidy. :)

Anyone got some key pointers to look for when viewing an N/A 2 like this?

[John R]

Check under the oil cap for milky residues. (head gasket)

Listen for a change in sound when depressing the clutch (thrust bearing)

And then just the usual, leaks under the car / state of steering wheel and gearknob / body panels equal distances apart etc.

[97paseo]

Check under the oil cap for milky residues. (head gasket)

Listen for a change in sound when depressing the clutch (thrust bearing)

And then just the usual, leaks under the car / state of steering wheel and gearknob / body panels equal distances apart etc.

Cheers.

Are there any 2 specific bits and pieces which are common faults?

[qwertyuiop]

Make sure you boot the car as well. I don't mean boot a dent in the side of it. On the test drive, ask the owner if you can push it a bit - it's a sports car, it's engineered to handle high performance. If the owner says no, there maybe a problem. If they are uncomfortable about the situation, swap seats and ask them to put their foot down a bit. If they say no, suspect something, they wouldn't of bought a sportscar if they weren't going to see what it can do once in a while.

[JappyBeast]

Isn't it a family car then? Won't kids fit in the back seat? It's a 2+2 isn't it?

Does you MR2 have back seats?

[qwertyuiop]

Isn't it a family car then? Won't kids fit in the back seat? It's a 2+2 isn't it?

Does you MR2 have back seats?

It has a boot.