
r/MR2Spyder

TRD stage 1
The kit from Duraflex wasn’t too bad, just spray painted it for now since the car needs a paint job.
Worth buying?
2001 with 96k miles listed but carfax shows miles rolled back. 2014 had 96k and in 2016 had 82k miles. One minor accident in 2005 reported. Listed for $7500
Oil consumption normal?
Three weeks ago I bought an MR2 W3 2002 with 70,000 kilometers on the odometer. When I bought it, I inspected the pre-catalytic converter (as shown in the photos), and it looked fine to me at the time. Unfortunately, I’ve since noticed that it’s been consuming at least 0.7 liters of oil every 1,000 kilometers, and now I’m worried that this could lead to engine damage due to the known issues. According to the previous owner, she never topped off the oil; the service center always did that. However, she didn’t drive the car very much and never on the highway. I’m in Germany, so removing the front catalytic converter would be tax evasion, and I’d have to reinstall it every time before the TÜV inspection. What options do I have to keep the engine running a little longer, or is the oil consumption actually normal?
Thanks for your help!