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MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 07 April 2004 01:46
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Hi,
im very close to buying a Mr2, dont know much about them, are they reliable? and high maintainence? it a NON turbo.
also is it hard to put a system in it with the limited space?? like subs and on?
thanks
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Sydney
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March 2003
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 07 April 2004 02:07
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Its a toyota, course its reliable!
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November 2002
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 07 April 2004 03:46
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Reliable yes.
High maintenance no.
Hard to put a system in yes. Almost all the room in an MR2 is filled with something necessary for the car to run. Its not the best starting point for a system.
But its a great starting point for a 3S-GTE (turbo)conversion.
Mitch.
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Parramatta
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July 2002
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 07 April 2004 03:52
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correct me if im wrong but isnt the 97 the one with the vvt the 150kw motor???
either way u can put a system in depending if its targa or not.... even if it is u can still have subs behind the seat and put the t tops in the boot of something like that... have a mate that does this the system sounds sweet its not a big system either....
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Sydney
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April 2004
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 07 April 2004 04:37
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thanks guys,
I dont want a turbo as i want it to last and of cause lower maintainence.
yes it is a targa top.
just want to cruise in it with less hassels as possible.
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Sydney
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April 2004
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 07 April 2004 04:40
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oh and another question,
besides the rear lights, and the clear front indicators and wheels, is there any difference in anything else from the normal GT model?
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Sydney
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September 2003
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 07 April 2004 04:59
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If ur talkin about Aussie model 2's, 94 and up the Bathurst was the 'normal' model, the GT was the optioned up version. Before 94 there was only one model available, which had the different lights, wheels, wing etc to the one ur lookin at buying.
As for the vvti 3sge, it was unfortunately never locally available (dammit!)
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Sydney
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April 2004
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 07 April 2004 05:13
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thanks senor 2.
so the GT models are better then Bathurst model.
what is the difference in the interior side of things? and i have seen some with spotties and some dont have on the front bar...which models did and which models didnt?
i also gather that the targa is more expensive too?
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Sydney
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September 2003
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 07 April 2004 05:39
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No worries, glad to help out another (future) 2 owner.
Basically the Bathurst was a 'base' model, Toyota wanted it to be a bit lighter than normal, trying to target it at ppl that would occasionally take it on the track, although pretty much every Bathurst u find for sale would have some kinda option. The differences with the GT (most available as options on the Bathurst) are fog lights, ABS, leather interior, uprated stereo, storage bin between the seats, umm thats all i can remember at the moment, i think LSD was standard on both (?). There was a $14k price difference between the two models in 98  .
All models sold in Aus were targa as well.
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 07 April 2004 06:13
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lsd was stock on the bathurst, option on the gt.
apparenlty one beams sw21 got into australia - the very last one imported
T
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E.W
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March 2003
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 07 April 2004 06:19
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Yeah man!! MAD CARS!
i bought mine about 4 months ago,
i have the 96 Bathurst, goes well, but doesnt have the foggies (DAMN!)
or the storage bin! yeah they are hella race! hehe!
i have had to replace the clutch on mine so far. other than that it has been really good!
got a K&N filter, they breathe so low! i pull some mad looks!!
what colour is the one you are looking at??
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Sydney
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April 2004
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Thu, 08 April 2004 05:39
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the one i want is a black one..that is my first choice of colour, but over all i would like to have one that is in good condition inside/out if i can.
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Parramatta
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July 2002
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Thu, 08 April 2004 06:45
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nice black... i think they look nicest in black but im bias.... if ur getting a 97 one i would expect that it would be in good condition and well maintained... considering there price tag new!
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Sydney
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April 2004
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Mon, 12 April 2004 22:43
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yeah black is nice indeed....i went out looking at other MR2's and ive also found out that ALL of them never come out with power steering standard??????
how hard is it to turn???
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Parramatta
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July 2002
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Tue, 13 April 2004 07:57
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i found this one out the other night to LOL i was fortunet enough to buy a mr2 gt turbo...
i get
power everything
and just to rub it in a bit more factory
leather seats
tape cd radio + std 7spk incl sub behind passanger seat (no shit)
climate control
t - tops
i prolly should stop there LOL
seriously though i think some of the mr2 na (aus spec) come with ps but i know all of the bathurst ones didnt come with it but the others had options!
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Richmond NSW
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September 2003
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Tue, 13 April 2004 10:11
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dude the mr2 is a mad car get it there so cool with the power steering its not that hard and when your doing 110+ its good not to have it gives you s bit more feel of the road. about the stereo we have got an 10inch amp in a custom box plus amp tweeters 2*6" 2*4" and it sounds really good thanks to the small cabin so yeah i think you will be right with putting a nice stereo cheers if you get post some pics would be great to c cheers matt
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Tue, 13 April 2004 22:45
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ok guys...thanks all of you for your input and info...
i finally have put a deposit on a 1995 Mica Green Bathurst MR2 with all the GT spec options (without power steering though)this car is immaculate inside out.
the black one i was looking at..1997 model was been hit front and back and was in a bad state.
once i get the car im shopping for wheels...Payless tyres told me i can go 265/35/18 rear and 225/40/18 front...is that right?? it just seems a bit too wide for me...(bear in mind i do want the fatest size i can get) oh and it will be lowered 2 inches with Kings springs
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South Australia
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July 2002
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 14 April 2004 00:45
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I thought the MR2 GT was turbo? Or is that the japanese MR2 GT and australia got some non-turbo GT?
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 14 April 2004 01:23
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265 width tyres are HUGE
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E.W
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March 2003
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Wed, 14 April 2004 13:44
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Sup boys!
finally got sum good stats on the MR2 Bathurst!! ayae yayee!
OK!
129Kw as apposed to the genII motor with 117Kw
and that equates to 175BHP.
Nice one B*rad(heheh sorry man watched Malibu's most wanted on the weekend) we know u got the leather! and the climate!
and i want ur sub!! eheheh!!
but u didnt get the circle lites from the factory! oooh!!
hehe!!
looks sick tho man!
i have said it before and i will say it again! but lets get the MR2 boys together for a mad cruz!
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Parramatta
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July 2002
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Thu, 15 April 2004 04:33
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Yeah im up for a cruse i have more time on my hands these days!
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E.W
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March 2003
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Thu, 15 April 2004 10:04
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Yeah man
u hitting up the city this weekend??
if so i mite wake my MR2 up!
take him out 4 a cruz!!
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Parramatta
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July 2002
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Re: MR2 1997 Bathust Edition
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Thu, 15 April 2004 12:04
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no not this weekend
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