 Mr2 turbo vs. celica gt, thinking of getting one... |
 Apr 21, 2004 - 12:25 PM
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I'm thinking of selling my celica and getting an mr2 instead. I want to build myself a car I can run some rallies in, and the US celis are just too slow and heavy to make a good car. I am starting to get enough $$$ to actually upgrade the suspension and engine on a car, but I figured it would probably make sense to get a car that is a faster base.
I no longer need the back seat and larger inside of my celica, I drive a 1989 volvo 240 as my commuter and people hauler, so I now want something I can use on the weekend for a fun drive, and can work on, and maybe get involved in a little racing. Here are some of the advantages (I think) to both cars... if you can think of any others (especially if you own an mr2) add them... Celica- Back Seat + real trunk Safer in an accident cheaper to maintain better gas mileage (right?) Sexier looking (My opinion) Mr2Tubro- Bigger engine Mid engine so better balance (i think...) Lighter weight Whats the opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of each? Let me know! --------------------  psalm 69 |
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Apr 25, 2004 - 3:21 AM
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I'm sure the steep learning curve was mentioned... That's your opinion on the car. That alone doesn't make it a 'terrible' handling car. boostedk2 happens to own one... likewise I too partially own one... so wouldn't our, shall we say expert opinion (considering we've driven the car more that a 'few' times in racing circumstances) out weigh your one-time deal? To me... it seems you're making a biased opinion because your first-time experience with the car wasn't as pleasant nor easy as others. I too didn't like the MR2 handling at first (mine is BASE model n/a hardtop manual EVERYTHING) and it was a pain to lug around in... but after a few go-arounds... I realized was able to take corners at much higher speeds than I could do with my Celica or RX7, both of which I've had countless hours with under the pedal. The MR2 isn't for everybody... This post has been edited by Kwanza26: Apr 25, 2004 - 3:22 AM -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
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ScoobyDooCruiser Mr2 turbo vs. celica gt Apr 21, 2004 - 12:25 PM
Supersprynt Its heavier
Engine is smaller than the GT
MR2 has ... Apr 21, 2004 - 12:28 PM uzthedentist u gonna run an mr2 in a rally????????? that thing ... Apr 21, 2004 - 2:45 PM boosted_K2 MR2s and rallys dont mix
MR2s are good for road t... Apr 21, 2004 - 2:55 PM Kwanza26 I've rally crossed our MR2 (91 n/a)... and I t... Apr 21, 2004 - 3:34 PM ScoobyDooCruiser Whats the best cheapest car then to start with? My... Apr 21, 2004 - 5:42 PM lagos an NA mr2 has the same 5sfe as the clica. the tubo... Apr 21, 2004 - 5:48 PM ScoobyDooCruiser QUOTE (lagos @ Apr 21, 2004 - 2:48 PM) the other o... Apr 21, 2004 - 6:09 PM TTE If you are thinking about rally st185 would be ch... Apr 21, 2004 - 6:28 PM Consynx 2wd huh, there are very few real rally cars in the... Apr 21, 2004 - 7:06 PM LatinKraze rallying on slicks.... Apr 21, 2004 - 7:08 PM 3TST I have also heard that MR2's don't handle ... Apr 21, 2004 - 7:08 PM lagos QUOTE (3TST @ Apr 21, 2004 - 5:08 PM) I have also ... Apr 21, 2004 - 9:19 PM boosted_K2 wow this thread has horrible info.
he was talking ... Apr 21, 2004 - 11:48 PM kustomplay hello all
I drive an MR2 MKII N/A
the turbos ar... Apr 22, 2004 - 12:38 AM Uppitycracker QUOTE (kustomplay @ Apr 21, 2004 - 10:38 PM) hello... Apr 22, 2004 - 12:50 AM Consynx maybe he meant gravel roads Apr 22, 2004 - 2:32 PM Uppitycracker QUOTE (Consynx @ Apr 22, 2004 - 12:32 PM) maybe he... Apr 22, 2004 - 2:34 PM uzthedentist the sw20 mr2 is a terrible handling car, take it o... Apr 24, 2004 - 9:36 AM boosted_K2 QUOTE (uzthedentist @ Apr 24, 2004 - 9:36 AM) the ... Apr 24, 2004 - 2:00 PM boosted_K2 QUOTE (kustomplay @ Apr 22, 2004 - 12:38 AM) hello... Apr 24, 2004 - 2:02 PM hioctane hey good news! i might be getting a mr2 soon a... Apr 24, 2004 - 2:33 PM uzthedentist QUOTE bull****, MR is the best setup possable for ... Apr 24, 2004 - 3:44 PM Kwanza26 QUOTE (uzthedentist @ Apr 24, 2004 - 8:44 PM) QUOT... Apr 24, 2004 - 11:01 PM uzthedentist yep its first hand experience, i drove one as it w... Apr 25, 2004 - 2:40 AM saleeka rally cars and MR are a VERY difficiclt mix to ach... Apr 25, 2004 - 4:42 AM uzthedentist well the original question was that the chap wante... Apr 25, 2004 - 6:08 AM audiophile24 why not just keep your celi scoob? put the 6-8k in... Apr 27, 2004 - 1:20 AM
Kwanza26 QUOTE (audiophile24 @ Apr 27, 2004 - 6:20 AM) why ... Apr 27, 2004 - 1:37 AM |
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