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by sbk1972
Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WTD :- Low mileage Gen5 Vti - auto or manual
Replies: 4
Views: 1145

Hi. Then manual it is.

SBK
by sbk1972
Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:54 pm
Forum: Engine / GearBox
Topic: Newbie - Buyer's guide Gen5 Vti
Replies: 16
Views: 3226

Hi, Here you go. I love my Mr2. Im 6ft plus and getting in and out is a little - tight :-) I love the handling, love the pop up head lights too :-) I brought it 9 months ago, put a new clutch in, new cambelt, full service. Car has 2 previous owners, and only done 65K. Just want a prelude now :-) htt...
by sbk1972
Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: Engine / GearBox
Topic: Newbie - Buyer's guide Gen5 Vti
Replies: 16
Views: 3226

Cheers guys. Excellent write up. I wasnt too sure, but confusion has now been cleared :-) If I went for an auto, what checks can I do whilst driving to see if there are any problems ?? I read that there was a well know issue on 97-98 autos. What was this ? Are all 99 autos more reliable ?? Ive also ...
by sbk1972
Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: Engine / GearBox
Topic: Newbie - Buyer's guide Gen5 Vti
Replies: 16
Views: 3226

Hi guys, Thanks for such quick replies. So, these engines, what should I look for ?? Ive seen pics where the engine has a red cam cover, some that are silver. IVe seen numerous 98 cars with silver tops. How do I tell the engine is the 200 bhp / redtop one ?? Will it definately have a red top ? Ive n...
by sbk1972
Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:10 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WTD :- Low mileage Gen5 Vti - auto or manual
Replies: 4
Views: 1145

WTD :- Low mileage Gen5 Vti - auto or manual

Hi all,

Im seeking a low mileage vti / vti motegi. Auto or manual. Prefer red top engine. Any colour considered. Needs full service history, standard, good condition.

Been looking arounf ebay / gumtree / autotrader for a while now.

Cash waiting.

SBK
by sbk1972
Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: Engine / GearBox
Topic: Newbie - Buyer's guide Gen5 Vti
Replies: 16
Views: 3226

Newbie - Buyer's guide Gen5 Vti

Hi all, Im a newbie, looking to buy a nice low mileage Gen5 Vti. Would prefer an auto but have read there are issues, so not sure. Can anyone point me to a buyers guide ?? I would love to know what to look for, issues, checks. Ive been looking around this site, which is tremendous by the way, trying...

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