Plugs - I replaced these at 50k for no reason (just felt like doing it). Serpentine belt - I heard Goodyear Gatorbacks were great belts, so I thought I'd try it out. There are NO engine oil leaks anywhere now. I noticed that mine was just starting to dribble oil, so I replaced it with a new one from the Toyota dealer. Timing chain tensioner o-ring - This is the #1 suspect whenever a 1zz engine has an oil leak. The old coolant was still super clean, but I figured I'd replace it anyway.

This car has never had the green stuff poured in. Replacing this fixed a slight bogging issue that I had and even improved power a little bit.Ĭoolant - OEM Toyota red coolant. The ACT clutch is a little grippier than stock, but it's still easy to use and is supposed to last longer too.įuel filter - OEM Toyota, from the dealership. My friend's MR2 has an unsprung 6-puck clutch + superlight aluminim flywheel, and that's a whole different beast to drive. However, taking off from a stop isn't extreme since it's still a full-disc street clutch. With this setup, I find that you spend a little less time waiting for RPMs to drop between shifts.

Pretty much everything has been done, so you should be good for the next 100k miles.īrakes - The stock brakes lasted me until 100k, so I bought OEM Toyota brake pads and new (not resurfaced) Napa rotors, which are usually made by Brembo or Raybestos.Ĭlutch - The stock clutch also lasted 100k, but this one I replaced with an ACT clutch kit, and a slightly lighter flywheel (from Monkeywrench Racing). 2004-2005 MR2s also have improved crash worthiness thanks to some chassis revisions, on top of the styling changes (and EXCELLENT headlights) that came out for 2003.Īll maintenance, major and minor, has been taken care of using only OEM/quality parts. The limited-slip differential (LSD) was a rare option for 2004-2005 only, and it makes a big difference when you're hard on the throttle going around a turn. This is the last year of the Toyota MR2 in the US, with only a few hundred imported for 2005. I'm only selling this car because I bought a Honda Insight for my commute (70mpg!), and I've decided to sell the mr2 to help me pay for college. I'm anal about my cars, and even if they're not perfect I do everything I can to take care of them. I'm the kind of guy that always shifts gently, keeps the revs low, and even closes the doors with only the minimum amount of force. It's garage kept and has never been raced or abused. The car is in excellent shape, maintained religiously with only the best/OEM parts. I'm thinking about getting a whole body paint-job but I'm going to see if it will sell at a lower price.Update: still have car, not looking to sell There's quite a few cosmetic problems, keep in mind this is an 00. This car handles so well due to its mid-engine layout. This is a mid-engined sports car that weighs 2150 lbs and has 200 hp crank. Sony Xplod MP3 in-dash unit ipod ready/usb stick Top Secret body kit (there a crack in the bottom, needs a paint job) OEM hard top (old damaged soft top removed completely) will not part the hard top. Motor sounds great, no valve knocks, or piston slap.Ĭar is smog legal in NV and is currently registered Never caused any problems, drives straight, no check engine light, doesn't eat oil, starts up no problem. There is a fitment issue with the trunk and right rear quarter panel. I will also be posting this on autotrader in the weeks to come.īeen in an accident before right rear quarter panel. I can be reached 70 (serious inquiries only). I do not log on to check my email/ this forum often. A lot of work has been put on to this car.

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