World's Luckiest Mechanic Nabs Stolen, Abandoned 1,400 Mile Toyota MR2 for $500

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as informed in We all dream of finding our low mileage dream car sitting in some barn, waiting for us to uncover it from under an inch of dust. One mechanic in Arizona reportedly got his lucky break after finding a 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo sitting under his nose for years, and the story behind it that he posted on Reddit is even more interesting. Ever since he was hired at a local shop, Nick Dawson noticed the white Toyota MR2 sitting abandoned outside of his job. After a few years, Dawson became curious and decided to check out the car and see exactly why it was sitting alone and abandoned. - via Reddit via RedditAn agreement was drawn up to sell Dawson the abandoned car for $500 and he began the procedure to re-title the car under new ownership due to it being abandoned.

Driving A Toyota MR2 Turbo Will Make You Want A Toyota MR2 Turbo

A 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo might not catch today's cars in a zero to 60 sprint, by my God, it's got the teeth to make up for it, and then some. The Middle ChildA 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo is the higher performance variant of the Japanese automaker's mid-engine sports car. More Than Meets The EyeThe most striking thing about the MR2 Turbo is how petite it is. But whereas you will always feel like you are driving the Fiat, taking out the MR2 Turbo will always be more like riding it. Driving the MR2 Turbo brought me profound joy, but that joy also made me sad.

Driving A Toyota MR2 Turbo Will Make You Want A Toyota MR2 Turbo

Driving A Toyota MR2 Turbo Will Make You Want A Toyota MR2 Turbo

Five Things To Know About The Toyota MR2 Turbo

according to The second-generation SW20 Toyota MR2 has a bit of a killer reputation, supposedly impossible to buy, difficult to own and more than a little challenging to drive. Those Vents, Unlike On Just About Every Other '90s Car, Actually Go SomewhereThat's an air intake on the driver's side and a route to the intercooler on the passenger side for this turbo car. That Turbo Badge Is Supposed To Be Body ColoredThere are a few things to look for to differentiate a real turbo from a naturally-aspirated model, but not a lot. Look for the different exhaust tips, the vents on the engine cover and the little turbo badge. The "Hoses From Hell"Be warned, there are two coolant hoses on the turbo 3S-GTE that can make service a nightmare.

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