Mk1 Ownership
Forum rules
Many subjects will have been discussed before. Please try the search function before starting a new thread.
Check in the Know Your 2 as the information you need may already be there.
Many subjects will have been discussed before. Please try the search function before starting a new thread.
Check in the Know Your 2 as the information you need may already be there.
-
Topic author - Posts: 1
- Joined: 01/12/19 10:59
Mk1 Ownership
Hi,
I am looking into owning a MK1 out of a number of different cars. Im looking for some general tips and guidance on what to look out for, what i should be wary of etc.
I also want to know if the MK1 has power steering. I have never owned an older car like this, and i could not find this out online. (Not sure where to look to be honest). Also, what is it like to live with (concerning the power steering)?
Thanks!
I am looking into owning a MK1 out of a number of different cars. Im looking for some general tips and guidance on what to look out for, what i should be wary of etc.
I also want to know if the MK1 has power steering. I have never owned an older car like this, and i could not find this out online. (Not sure where to look to be honest). Also, what is it like to live with (concerning the power steering)?
Thanks!
-
- Administrator
- Posts: 5201
- Joined: 17/05/04 1:00
- Years of MR2 Ownership: 18
- MR2's Owned: 1
- Gender: Male
- Location: Glenrothes: The Kingdom of Fife
- Has thanked: 45 times
- Been thanked: 118 times
- Contact:
Re: Mk1 Ownership
There's no power steering on a MK1, It's a little heavy when parking, on the move it's fine. There's a link to a very good buyers guide here https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/know-your-2/mk1 ... &kbartid=1
Re: Mk1 Ownership
Steering is pretty light, I think power was an option in the States, but not here. Having had two i would say the state of the body/rust is everything on these cars. Mechanically they are pretty tough.
-
- Administrator
- Posts: 5201
- Joined: 17/05/04 1:00
- Years of MR2 Ownership: 18
- MR2's Owned: 1
- Gender: Male
- Location: Glenrothes: The Kingdom of Fife
- Has thanked: 45 times
- Been thanked: 118 times
- Contact:
-
- Posts: 458
- Joined: 25/04/13 21:25
- Years of MR2 Ownership: 6
- MR2's Owned: 4
- Real Name: angelo
- Gender: Male
- Location: cheshunt
- Been thanked: 4 times
Re: Mk1 Ownership
My MK1 is the only car I've driven that doesn't have power steering and tbh I don't miss it, even parking isn't that bad just keep the car rolling slightly while turning the steering wheel.
Rust is a much bigger issue with these cars
Rust is a much bigger issue with these cars
Supercharged v6 mk1 build thread
https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/125/166558.html
https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forums/125/166558.html
-
- Posts: 5
- Joined: 05/06/19 16:13
Re: Mk1 Ownership
As said, rust rust rust. Would you be using it every, come rain or shine (or frost!)? I don't think many cars in the UK have aircon so things like de-misting the windscreen take longer than on a modern car, but I guess it depends what you are driving at the moment.
It still feel pretty modern to drive though, so easily a daily car.
It still feel pretty modern to drive though, so easily a daily car.
-
- Full Member
- Posts: 553
- Joined: 12/04/16 13:08
- Years of MR2 Ownership: 8
- MR2's Owned: 4
- Real Name: Egil Jones
- Gender: Male
- Location: North Yorkshire
- Been thanked: 3 times
Re: Mk1 Ownership
As above, look out for rust. the engines are generally pretty bulletproof unless they have been abused.
I daily mine and love it the lack of power steering isnt an issue you just learn not to try turning the wheel when not moving.
I daily mine and love it the lack of power steering isnt an issue you just learn not to try turning the wheel when not moving.
What next? What little thing will change the world because the little tinkers carried on tinkering? - Raising Steam
GNU Terry Pratchett
GNU Terry Pratchett