Bit of buying advice please

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Bit of buying advice please

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Hello – I have just joined this forum as a registered user. I am thinking of buying a Mark 2, 1996, with just short of 50,000 miles on the clock.
I know very little about these cars – can anyone advise me, are there any mechanical components which need to be replaced at a certain mileage and which I need to check have been done?
And also, are there any really significant bodywork areas I need to look at for corrosion etc?
Thanks for any help you can give.


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Re: Bit of buying advice please

Post by peteV6R5 »

Hi,
know your 2 has a few items that will help you:-
https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/know-your-2/mk2.html
buyers guide
bodywork checklist
engine checklist etc.

like most cars
timing belt
brake and clutch fluid
coolant (age depends on type installed 2-5 years for change)

rust
sills
inside bootspaces / rear wings
bottom of doors
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