What other cars you have besides your C Class?
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i vaguely remember what young posted a while ago........
he was driving or paked his coupe and some person asked him if he was millionaire or something....thinking coupe was expensive....
now i see everyone else are rich.......having multiple cars.......
he was right!!!!
all i got is my trusty scooter.......haha
he was driving or paked his coupe and some person asked him if he was millionaire or something....thinking coupe was expensive....
now i see everyone else are rich.......having multiple cars.......
he was right!!!!
all i got is my trusty scooter.......haha
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benzo, I dont live in NYC anymore
Moved to NJ and just havent changed my tag. Only had one car in the city but here I have lots of room. At about $400 per car, it would be very ugly.
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1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo
Rare indeed. I got mine after 6 months of searching in Jan. 2000. And the way I found that MR2 is directly related to Mercedes-Benz.
I spotted that emerald green 94 Turbo on a used Stevens Creen Toyota lot in San Jose, righ across from Smythe European MB dealer. What's more, I wanted to get ML320 at one time in '98 and put down $500 deposit (it was a long wait then). then I lost interest in ML but was to lazy to drive to Smythe to get my money back until that day in January (the ML's were readily available by then of course). And as I left the MB dealer I instantly saw the MR2 on Toyota's lot.
I specifically did not want to buy used car from a dealer and was looking at private party sales then but the car looked so nice with only 52K miles on odometer (came off lease and spent year at dealers) I decided to take a chance. Good thing I gave up upon deal closure and got 3yr/36K extended warranty for $799 then. It paid twice for its cost over time(head gasket replaced and transmission overhaul). I hope the car is debugged by now.
I only wish I was the original owner and got to enjoy all the reliability others keep talking of.
I spotted that emerald green 94 Turbo on a used Stevens Creen Toyota lot in San Jose, righ across from Smythe European MB dealer. What's more, I wanted to get ML320 at one time in '98 and put down $500 deposit (it was a long wait then). then I lost interest in ML but was to lazy to drive to Smythe to get my money back until that day in January (the ML's were readily available by then of course). And as I left the MB dealer I instantly saw the MR2 on Toyota's lot.
I specifically did not want to buy used car from a dealer and was looking at private party sales then but the car looked so nice with only 52K miles on odometer (came off lease and spent year at dealers) I decided to take a chance. Good thing I gave up upon deal closure and got 3yr/36K extended warranty for $799 then. It paid twice for its cost over time(head gasket replaced and transmission overhaul). I hope the car is debugged by now.
I only wish I was the original owner and got to enjoy all the reliability others keep talking of.
Originally posted by gab
Dude 94 MR2 Turbo is hard to find. Are you the original owner?
Dude 94 MR2 Turbo is hard to find. Are you the original owner?
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1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo
Sorry for the confusion. I meant on this board a big chunk of owners are sports car inclined fans so it's quite natural at least few of them having MR2 as their other car.
As for sale numbers per that year, you re way too optimistic. According to
http://www.mr2.com/FAQ_html.html#3.2
there were only 908 Toyota 1994 model year MR2's sold in US. I've owned two of these.
Concentration of these cars here in SF Bay Area is quite high though. I am a member of MR2 club as well and know in person one other 94 turbo owner and two 95 turbo and one 95 NA owners locally.
As for sale numbers per that year, you re way too optimistic. According to
http://www.mr2.com/FAQ_html.html#3.2
there were only 908 Toyota 1994 model year MR2's sold in US. I've owned two of these.
Concentration of these cars here in SF Bay Area is quite high though. I am a member of MR2 club as well and know in person one other 94 turbo owner and two 95 turbo and one 95 NA owners locally.
Originally posted by zimmer26
Not where I live! Esp. a 94 or 95. I've only seen a few other MKII turbos in my area, trust me odds of owning both are very high at least in the NE where both cars are a rare find. I think there's less the 5000 of your model/year in the country, less than 1000 of the 95s.
Not where I live! Esp. a 94 or 95. I've only seen a few other MKII turbos in my area, trust me odds of owning both are very high at least in the NE where both cars are a rare find. I think there's less the 5000 of your model/year in the country, less than 1000 of the 95s.
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1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo
It's at 94490 at the moment. It had 52132 in 01/2000 when I got it.
Originally posted by zimmer26
That's very low odds, betting odds would be high. I must say I'm suprised that two other members have both. How many miles are on your 94?
That's very low odds, betting odds would be high. I must say I'm suprised that two other members have both. How many miles are on your 94?
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2001 C320
Originally posted by BruNo
99Lexus IS200
02MB C240 Elegance
94Accord
93Civic
01HRV
99Lexus IS200
02MB C240 Elegance
94Accord
93Civic
01HRV
EDIT: Just looked up the car. I see there is one, I guess it was just not realeased in the US, but in austrailia and britain. *Learned something new today!
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Jorel!!!!!!!
There's an IS200, its a 2.0 inline6 not marketed in U.S. and Canada, as u can see...i also have an "H"rv, not Crv! heeheheh
IS200=Altezza w/c came out in Japan in 99. IS300 came out in mid 2000 i think in U.S. Everything clear now????
There's an IS200, its a 2.0 inline6 not marketed in U.S. and Canada, as u can see...i also have an "H"rv, not Crv! heeheheh
IS200=Altezza w/c came out in Japan in 99. IS300 came out in mid 2000 i think in U.S. Everything clear now????
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Re: What other cars you have besides your C Class?
Originally posted by gab
... what else you have besides your c class?
... what else you have besides your c class?
1996 Jeep Cherokee (for sale)
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1991 Ducati 907ie
2000 Ducati 996
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Originally posted by apkom
Rare indeed. I got mine after 6 months of searching in Jan. 2000. And the way I found that MR2 is directly related to Mercedes-Benz.
I spotted that emerald green 94 Turbo on a used Stevens Creen Toyota lot in San Jose, righ across from Smythe European MB dealer. What's more, I wanted to get ML320 at one time in '98 and put down $500 deposit (it was a long wait then). then I lost interest in ML but was to lazy to drive to Smythe to get my money back until that day in January (the ML's were readily available by then of course). And as I left the MB dealer I instantly saw the MR2 on Toyota's lot.
I specifically did not want to buy used car from a dealer and was looking at private party sales then but the car looked so nice with only 52K miles on odometer (came off lease and spent year at dealers) I decided to take a chance. Good thing I gave up upon deal closure and got 3yr/36K extended warranty for $799 then. It paid twice for its cost over time(head gasket replaced and transmission overhaul). I hope the car is debugged by now.
I only wish I was the original owner and got to enjoy all the reliability others keep talking of.
Rare indeed. I got mine after 6 months of searching in Jan. 2000. And the way I found that MR2 is directly related to Mercedes-Benz.
I spotted that emerald green 94 Turbo on a used Stevens Creen Toyota lot in San Jose, righ across from Smythe European MB dealer. What's more, I wanted to get ML320 at one time in '98 and put down $500 deposit (it was a long wait then). then I lost interest in ML but was to lazy to drive to Smythe to get my money back until that day in January (the ML's were readily available by then of course). And as I left the MB dealer I instantly saw the MR2 on Toyota's lot.
I specifically did not want to buy used car from a dealer and was looking at private party sales then but the car looked so nice with only 52K miles on odometer (came off lease and spent year at dealers) I decided to take a chance. Good thing I gave up upon deal closure and got 3yr/36K extended warranty for $799 then. It paid twice for its cost over time(head gasket replaced and transmission overhaul). I hope the car is debugged by now.
I only wish I was the original owner and got to enjoy all the reliability others keep talking of.
So how much u got the 94 for?
Amazing how much used MR2 sold for. You could get your hands on 94-95 if you are lucky and expect to pay at least $15K
There are plenty of 91 Turbo and they sold for 7K-10K which IMHO has very good resale price
I guess those old japanese "supercars" were born in the wrong time. People who want them cannot afford and people who can afford probably prefers something non-japanese
94 MR2 turbo sold for $30K+ when its new.
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1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo
I negotiated it to $14400 in 2000. plus $800 for warranty, then taxes/registration of course. Came down to 16K+ out of pocket.
Since then I spent $7850 on repaires, service, tires, few mods for autocross (tokico shocks, racing rims and Kumho V700 rubber). Still love it.
http://www.crocodile.org/~apkom/phot...ttonWillow.jpg
Since then I spent $7850 on repaires, service, tires, few mods for autocross (tokico shocks, racing rims and Kumho V700 rubber). Still love it.
http://www.crocodile.org/~apkom/phot...ttonWillow.jpg
Originally posted by gab
So how much u got the 94 for?
So how much u got the 94 for?
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Oh sure you had to make me count, I hope the wife doesn't see this !!!
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79 Mustang 5.0L Indy Pace Car
88 Mazda 323
87 Safari Van
84 GMC 3500 Cube Van
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(2) 85 Honda Spree's
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84 Van Diemen Formula Ford
94 Mazda Protege (wife's)
90 Miata
79 Mustang 5.0L Indy Pace Car
88 Mazda 323
87 Safari Van
84 GMC 3500 Cube Van
76 Honda 550F
(2) 85 Honda Spree's
87 Yamaha IT 200
86 Kawasaki KDX200
Honda Mini Moto
85 Van Diemen Formula Ford
84 Van Diemen Formula Ford
94 Mazda Protege (wife's)
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Re: Re: Re: What other cars you have besides your C Class?
Originally posted by steve s
nice!! what color did u get? used or new?
nice!! what color did u get? used or new?
) I traded in my 900ss when I got the 996 (new) in 2000.
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Originally posted by apkom
I negotiated it to $14400 in 2000. plus $800 for warranty, then taxes/registration of course. Came down to 16K+ out of pocket.
Since then I spent $7850 on repaires, service, tires, few mods for autocross (tokico shocks, racing rims and Kumho V700 rubber). Still love it.
http://www.crocodile.org/~apkom/phot...ttonWillow.jpg
I negotiated it to $14400 in 2000. plus $800 for warranty, then taxes/registration of course. Came down to 16K+ out of pocket.
Since then I spent $7850 on repaires, service, tires, few mods for autocross (tokico shocks, racing rims and Kumho V700 rubber). Still love it.
http://www.crocodile.org/~apkom/phot...ttonWillow.jpg
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Re: Re: Re: Re: What other cars you have besides your C Class?
Originally posted by Spyke
It's yellow (I already had two red Ducatis, yellow seemed like the thing to do ) I traded in my 900ss when I got the 996 (new) in 2000.
It's yellow (I already had two red Ducatis, yellow seemed like the thing to do
) I traded in my 900ss when I got the 996 (new) in 2000.
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OK Here goes..
2002 C230 Coupe
2001 MR2 Spyder
1998 F-150 4X4 long bed
1995 Harley Sportster
1975 Honda 400F
1972 Honda 450 CB
1971 Triumph Bonneville
1968 Mustang Fastback
1964 Corvette Roadster
1938 Chevy Master Deluxe Sedan
and a long driveway, big garage and shed...
2002 C230 Coupe
2001 MR2 Spyder
1998 F-150 4X4 long bed
1995 Harley Sportster
1975 Honda 400F
1972 Honda 450 CB
1971 Triumph Bonneville
1968 Mustang Fastback
1964 Corvette Roadster
1938 Chevy Master Deluxe Sedan
and a long driveway, big garage and shed...
