Considering a switch to a MR2, What are the opinions Options

[nyawton]

Thinking of this for a few reasons,

Im soon to be starting a new job that would involve a hell of a lot of parking in tight spaces, right now i aint too clever with the length of the celica bonnet.

Im considering trying to get a 2L turbo T-bar MR2 . The seconds shape model.

What are the pros & cons of doing this?

Cheers

This post has been edited by nyawton: Feb 28, 2008 - 4:48 AM

[MaskedMan]

do it.

[nyawton]

do it.

Any reasons for this? why would you reccomend the change?

[daazndood]

Thinking of this for a few reasons,

Im soon to be starting a new job that would involve a hell of a lot of parking in tight spaces, right now i aint too clever with the length of the celica bonnet.

Im considering trying to get a 2L turbo T-bar MR2 . The seconds shape model.

What are the pros & cons of doing this?

Cheers

pros- better then a 6th gen(except for cargo space =[)

[jgreening]

Well, there have been a lot of people that have gone from the 6gc to the mr2 but I have never heard the "parking in tight spaces" rationale before.

I think the main reasons would go like this (not necessarily in order):

Power
RWD (traction)
Exotic Looks
Mid-engine (handling)

[Jaws4God]

i just don't like them because of 2 seats..

[nyawton]

Well, there have been a lot of people that have gone from the 6gc to the mr2 but I have never heard the "parking in tight spaces" rationale before.

I think the main reasons would go like this (not necessarily in order):

Power
RWD (traction)
Exotic Looks
Mid-engine (handling)

Hehe you got me! its a lame excuse to swap to something a bit more beasty i guess. only ever take one passenger, No need for shopping etc. insurence dont seem to be a great deal more & from what iv read they go like stink. Didnt realise there was a non turbo model though! Dont want that one lol !

[rjbibeau]

they are hella fun to drive but alota people crash em due to their short wheel base but they look pimp with the border body kit on the front..uhmm droollll.

[My2Celi]

I have 3 and i'd say it feels a lot more sportier, also very nice with the t top down. But I still love 6gc

[LCARS_24]

Well, the MR2 is a full two feet shorter. That's a lot. But there are some occasions that require that rear seating. And Celicas are still shorter than most cars. But for a 2-seater, there are so many great choices besides the MR2. Miata? Porsche!!? All things considered, I'll stick with the G6 Celica convertible.

[daazndood]

Well, the MR2 is a full two feet shorter. That's a lot. But there are some occasions that require that rear seating. And Celicas are still shorter than most cars. But for a 2-seater, there are so many great choices besides the MR2. Miata? Porsche!!? All things considered, I'll stick with the G6 Celica convertible.

miata better then an mr2?

[yaj19]

the miata is smaller than the mr2 but not in any way better than a mr2. i say go for the mr2 turbo if you will. i had one and it was a blast. still miss it after owning it for only 2 months. fast, exotic looking, and gets a lot of attention because a lot of people dont see it as often. and insurance should be cheap. when i had mines i paid 61 dollars a month - at 20 years old.

[My2Celi]

if you want to go a cheaper route, why not a mr2 v6 ;D.

[celi_gt_racer]

mr2 turbo is def. better than a 6gc. even if your 6gc is 3s-gte swapped...you still wont be able to put the power to the ground as effeciently as an mr2. i'm rebuilding a non-turbo mr2 to go along w/ my celica gt right now, and plan on autocrossing a bit (seeing as that's the only thing NA mr2s are good at) - then swap a 3vz-fe in it

[nyawton]

So far my cheapest Quoat is £1450 TPFT, aged 21 with 1 years no claims. Im just getting my celica ready for the sale now, looking like ill need about 2 k for a decent Mr2 turbo,, Ill keep you posted

[xs94st]

good luck! mr2s are awesome!

[DEATH]

Just watch that early model ['90-92?] tail whip happiness - I've seeen many a friend's MR2 in a ditch cause of this. Nice to say tho - a 5S 6GC has just the right amount of torque to pull one out
Good cars otherwise and fun.

[My2Celi]

for the 91-92 just change out into the 93 suspension specs and you won't get that whip snap crazyness

Glucky finding a mr2 for 2k here, they normally range 5k+ for a good one.

O nvm you're in the UK. Happy Hunting!

This post has been edited by My2Celi: Mar 3, 2008 - 12:36 PM

[Racer_J]

Well I used to have an MR2 SW20 (which is the model you refer to). It was a great drive, especially as the engine is right behind your head! Sadly, I lost it on an icy road and wrote it off! I'd owned the car for 3 years and was always cautious of the rear end but inevitably I lost it!

When I had my MR2 I used to joke about FWD cars saying I'd never go back to one but I can honestly say my 6GC has won me over.

At the end of the day, it's down to personal choice.

[fat_kalim]

whats wrong with you guys??? how can you even think of swapping a 6g for anything else?? traitors! lol