>>14111182
I would say that the rule of the thumb for 2nd hand modified cars is to avoid them like plague.

>>14111200
I feel the same way, but man everything looks pretty good especially when I could easily talk him down. It's a Toyota engine, which I can swap easily.

>>14111182
This is going to turn into a massive headache for you. Do you really think the sort of people whose cars get repossessed do a competent job when modding their cars?

>>14111216
I was thinking to keep the turbo off and clean everything else up. You really think I'm that far in over my head?

>>14111216
If you're set on it though, offer 2 even.

>>14111225
I'm having the VIN checked. What's the worst that could happen?

>>14111222
I have full faith that you could clean everything up. I just think that things will keep going wrong, and it'll be a continual headache for you for however long you own it.

>>14111235
Well it's easier this or spending upwards of 5 grand for one. I think the savings would make up for it.
Plus I plan on later dropping a 2zz or or 2gr in it as well.

Am I facing a headache over 3 grands worth?

>>14111182
Is that engine a 2zz?

>>14113551
yes

dont buy any car from craigslist if the ad is in all caps.

>>14114464
i thought this was obvious and didn't need to be said. OP is literally buying a money pit. that turbo looks like some cheap chineese ebay shit.

>>14116740
Couldn't I just drop the turbo?

>>14117043
if you have to ask dumbass questions like this dont even go near it
also theres a shit load of red flags
dont waste your time unless you want to dump money into the ugly gen, riced mr2

>>14117067
Don't mean to MR-S anon. she's the only light car other than the Miata to survive into the 2000s. Plus it was the most balanced MR2 chassis to date.

Guess I'll look for a stock one elsewhere...