My car, for sale: Toyota MR2 Roadster Aug 13. 078
The time has come to part company with my beloved car. Working from home has meant that it rarely gets driven these days and so I’m ‘downsizing’, most likely buying a 2nd hand Toyota Aygo or something similar.
The MR2 Roadster combines some fantastic ingredients; a 1.8 litre VVTI engine, low kerb weight, mid mounted engine, rear wheel drive, two seats, open top driving and great looks (in my opinion).
I love the MR2 so much that I’ve owned two in recent years, it’s reliable enough to be used as an every day car whilst still retaining that elusive ingredient which makes it hard to get out and walk away without a huge grin on your face!
The car is as follows; W Reg (2000) Manual, Convertible, 41,000 miles, Black with Leather Upholstery, Alloy wheels, ABS, Alarm, Airbags, Electric windows & mirrors, Sony CD/Tape Stereo. Full Toyota SH, 2 owners from new, MOT until June 08, Tax until Feb 08. Ins Grp 13. £6,995.
If you’re seriously interested then drop me an email ‘nathan at nine four dot co dot uk’ or call me on 01344 860156. Please leave a message if there’s no answer.
Update: The car is now sold.
Hmm, I think it was about 6 months. ;)
However, given that I drive the MR2 perhaps once or twice every two weeks I think I’ll survive this time! Plus I’ve kinda fallen for the cheeky little Aygo and it has a ‘line in’ so it will be a great excuse to get an iPod.
That’s a lovely car Nathan (I’m a fan of this version of the MR2 as well)....I might be interested. The Group 13 Insurance might hurt me too much though…I’ll have to check and then get back to you.
Matt
Matt, as for what you’d expect to pay it all depends obviously though for reference I check every year on Confused.com. This year esure worked out best for me at £320 fully comp with no claims protected and the wifey as a named driver. :)
How long did it take you after selling the previous MR2 before you couldn’t take it any longer and had to get another..
@almanca: I think it was about 6 months. This time I think things will be different though. The Aygo which I now have is just as much fun to drive as the MR2 so long as you’re not concerned with top speed or acceleration. :)
im considering gettin one...few mates are saying there a womans/hairdressers car but i disagree..there based around the porshe boxter and look amazing and have the speed and they good to insure(group 13)and convertible..what you think?????
Hi David
The MR2 Roadster ‘is’ a real sports car, it’s balance and poise on the road is unmatched in it’s sector because of the mid engined rear wheel drive layout. It was such a great car I had 2 and I’d buy another today if I could.
As you say, affordable insurance group, convertible and they have rock solid engines. My first MR2 still went like a rocket even after 110k miles on the clock.
:)
We’ve been here before. How long did it take you after selling the previous MR2 before you couldn’t take it any longer and had to get another? ;)
The Aygo is a nice little car. My mother drives one. :P