Mr2 turbo vs. celica gt, thinking of getting one... Options

[ScoobyDooCruiser]

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!

[saleeka]

rally cars and MR are a VERY difficiclt mix to achive- not doubt... true- most group B rally machines, and the famous and all conquoring(sp, drunk) lancia stratos, were mid-engine, but they were designed specifacly for rally, somthing the MR2 (up intill stillborn group S) was never intended for... so to rally any mr2 would be pure stupidity... you might as well rally an 83 escort... IMO if you are to race anything off tarmac, the celica is 100 times a better bet...