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New Owner - '03 Toyota MR2 Spyder
I finally found one. First day on Craigslist, I wired them earnest money, they pulled the ad that evening.
'03, original owner (deceased car collector), 5 spd., 20,000 miles. $12,000. Story from family is that his cars were housed in his warehouse and that this was one of many cars that he never drove in foul weather, not even the rain. I received 55 photos and many of them show an almost factory-fresh car...I've included a few here. Delivery day is supposed to be this coming Tues. I've always wanted an MR2...well, certain years, that is. BTW, I found that the MR2 forum, Spyderchat.com: The Online Community for Toyota MR2 Spyder Enthusiasts!, to be quite informative. Thanks to the recent thread, "MR2 Spyder", my interest was again piqued...so I searched...and found this one. . MR2 Spyder . Craigslists Nationwide "Ad Hunter":.. Ad Hunt'r - Classifieds Search Engine ~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~``  ~~~~~~~~~~~~` 
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Congrats. Looks like a bunch of fun for not a bunch of cash. Great score!
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03-29-2018, 09:15 AM
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No I'm curious what else is in the dead man's collection...
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03-29-2018, 09:20 AM
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Nice color combo
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...and two free hats?
I only got one when I bought a 535 !! Good luck Bill K
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Looks like fun, but why 12k for a "perfect" car - I would have bought something with 100k for 4k and drive the wheels off it. It isn't going to be a collector car anyway.
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03-29-2018, 11:10 AM
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^^^
Because I'm tired of working on cars/bikes. Plus, I like it when sch!t works. I'll pay to have the pre-cats done...something I'd do 3 years ago, but no more. I'm old, my days are numbered (health) and I have the moolah. 
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Well, that explains it!
 Get a flu shot too, while you are at it! Drive the wheels off it! G |
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03-29-2018, 11:26 AM
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The MR2 was the last of what was left after the old man (96) sold his stable a couple of years ago. A bachelor, no kids. Apparently he loved cars and military vehicles. He was a tail gunner...fell in love with Jags and Euro cars...imported many as well as military vehicles. His caretaker drove him around the state to car shows in the MR2.
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 Looks extremely clean, enjoy. Small cars rule
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Wow thanks for that update! I hope we didn't miss a bargain XKE...
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03-29-2018, 11:40 AM
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Wow, that's super clean. Nicely done!
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That's a great looking example, Don....CONGRATS!!!
For an '03 - that car is in remarkable shape! Great color as well. I think at $12K you did VERY well. Have fun and please keep us posted!
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Good pick getting something super nice. |
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03-29-2018, 01:31 PM
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At first I didn't like the colors...but the car itself changed my mind. Would much prefer one of Toyota's other colors ('cept black)...but, oh well. eh? The MR2's presentation needs to stand out and scream, "Look at me! Ain't I something!!!" There's an Anthracite Silver with a Maroon top and leather interior that's hot looking. This one seems to be understated and hiding in the weeds.
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Actually I think the darker more subtle colors look better on the MR2. I hate them in yellow and red.
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I'm with you, Matt.
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Great looking ride!
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2004 Mazda Miata
1964 Porsche 356 C Sunroof coupe
1972 Porsche 914 2.0 fuel injected
1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa
Work vehicle
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