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fester
10-20-2004, 11:03 PM
just a quick question for the m2 owners.
i'm looking to buy a 93 mr2 turbo, i'm just wondering, have any of you guys encountered any problems with the car?
thx in advance

fester

Redlyne_mr2
10-20-2004, 11:06 PM
Nope theyre super reliable...1993 is the best year too for them in Canada. Look for little things that come with age eg oil leaks, cracks in leather. Visually inspect the turbo for leaks too

Gspotracer
10-20-2004, 11:17 PM
Wasn't 93 the first year for the improved suspension as well?:dunno:

CRXguy
10-20-2004, 11:19 PM
Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
Nope theyre super reliable...1993 is the best year too for them in Canada. Look for little things that come with age eg oil leaks, cracks in leather. Visually inspect the turbo for leaks too

I think we're gonna take it to a dealership just to be safe.

Redlyne_mr2
10-20-2004, 11:20 PM
Originally posted by Gspotracer
Wasn't 93 the first year for the improved suspension as well?:dunno:
Yep a few tweaks were done to prevent oversteer. Some people prefer it some don't. Also had bigger brakes, short shifter, bigger rims and a few little engine diferences.

2-YOTA
10-21-2004, 12:17 AM
For the true hardcores, the following is a list I compiled over the years.

Comparison differences between a 91/92 MR2 Turbo vs 93 Turbo (there are other differences with non-Turbo models):

performance:
-LSD (though listed as an optional item offered in 93, most 93 MR2’s you will find already equipped with LSD ... check the axle code to be sure it has LSD or just lift up the rear end and spin the tires)
-larger brakes front and rear
-larger/wider tires front and rear
-smoother/stronger tranny (triple-cone synchromesh in 2nd gear; double-cone synchromesh in 3rd and Reverse gears)

Suspension:
- caster trail increased
- lower trailing arm extended
- strut attachment to body has been lowered 10 mm
- front and rear suspension bushings modified to increase stability
- strut bar bushing changed from the old rubber-cushion type to a bushing type which optimizes rigidity
- a spacer has been added to the stabilizer bushing to increase rigidity. Also a Teflon liner on the inner surface helps to reduce friction
misc
-shorter/lower shift knob and throw
-8 speaker premium sound system (2 subs) with the "single" piece 3-in-1 system
-airbag (cdn version)
-electrical driven gauge cluster vs gear
-gray felt liner upper interior
-extra bolt on exhaust manifold
-different throttle body flow design
-"metal-like" tweeter covers
-many late production 93's had a higher fuel/boost cut program
-different spark plug wires and distributor cap
-different knock sensor plug and water sensor plug
-different A/C amplifier
-front spoiler lip
-"mist" function on wipers
-cruise control stalk connected to the steering column rather than the steering wheel
- for US models, EHPS offered with a “reduced-speed control”
- the passenger side seat belt has been fitted with a auto-locking retractor to faciliate a child seat
- single pipe-type side impact beam versus the old heavier corrugated plate-type beam.
- A test mode function has been added to the on-board diagnosis system
-and probably many other little things I just can't think of right now ...


”kungfucop” had the following to add to the list of changes on a 93:

Misc
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- 93 has larger speakers (door & tweeter)
- 93 has plastic covered door hinges vs exposed metal on 91 (easier to rust)
- 93 front trunk liner and spare tire support bar was different to accomodate the 15" spare vs 14" on a 91.
- 93 clutch master cyl. & brake booster different vs 91 (stiffer pedals on a 93 due to the difference in the clutch master)
- 93 charcoal cannister top is made of plastic to prevent rust
- 93 has a different ECU
- a lot of wiring harnesses / connectors different on a 93
- 91 to early 93 production used one kind of wiper arms (straight), and late 93 production used a different kind (slightly curved at one end)
- 91-92 floor mats was plain without MR2 logo, 93 floor mats had MR2 logo but it was more or less a sticker, 94+ floor mats had an embroidered MR2 logo and had a hole in them to accomodate the carpet hook found only in 94+ cars. Unfortunately, the 94+ floor mats didn't come in true black. It was more of a charcoal colour.


Hope that helps. -Ed

fester
10-21-2004, 05:50 PM
thanks everyone for your help.

another quick question, what if the car has been sitting around for 1 yr, and it has not been driven or anything, are there any problems that i should be aware of?

once again, thx in advance for any help :thumbsup:

jvillain
10-24-2004, 01:00 AM
Wasn't 93 the first year for the improved suspension as well?

Don't go there.

dj_Twin_turbo
10-25-2004, 04:19 PM
This is the nicest 93 on the market in Canada right now !

http://www.canadatrader.com/trader/result/affich.asp?rubno=4000&r=%27BRC%27&ste=&sid=&issr=1&yfr=1993&yto=1993&kfr=0&kto=0&pfr=0&pto=0&dm=1&dp=8&mk=toyota&md=mr2&kw=&or=0&oby=7&pg=1&vid=3205042