This is what it has come down to, sorry for my threads, but I am lost Options

[Random_Stranger]

Seriously guys, I cannot decide. I only plan on throwing down around $3.5k on one of these and because the SC300 falls within my price range here in California, has given me another option to look at. I wanted another (eventually) project car that must remain as a daily driver until my conversion is complete next year before I can really touch it. So I just wanted to see what your thoughts are. I honestly am getting anxious to just grab another car, although no real MR2's are coming my way.

N/A's are going as low as $1300 up to $2600, MR2 Turbos have too much stuff on them that folks are selling and going for $6k and higher. I know there has to be some available in between, so this poll is basically asking if I should wait. Or if I should just go ahead and grab a SC300.

[mmmchocolate]

mr2 all the way.

[Random_Stranger]

mr2 all the way.

Ok, thank you for your reply. Any reason why you would take the MR2 Turbo vs the SC300? Maybe like some pros and cons, or just any potential bias? I am interested in hearing why, because seriously for the price... I have a greater chance of getting an SC300 vs the MR2 Tubo (unless I wait, I am sure one will show up that just needs a new head gasket or something). For me, it honestly can go either way, so even "SC300 sucks! Mr2 Looks way better" is a good enough comment.

[SwissFerdi]

Toyota. 'Nuff said.

[Random_Stranger]

Toyota. 'Nuff said.

? LOL Yeah but that's not saying anything. Since they are BOTH TOYOTA. Or were you just trying to confuse me you slick lil mofo? :-D

[mmmchocolate]

mr2 all the way.

Ok, thank you for your reply. Any reason why you would take the MR2 Turbo vs the SC300? Maybe like some pros and cons, or just any potential bias? I am interested in hearing why, because seriously for the price... I have a greater chance of getting an SC300 vs the MR2 Tubo (unless I wait, I am sure one will show up that just needs a new head gasket or something). For me, it honestly can go either way, so even "SC300 sucks! Mr2 Looks way better" is a good enough comment.

well do you like a smaller car? or a larger car? i think they are both equally rare and unique. but in my opinion the MR2 looks slightly more exotic. whereas SC300 is a "pimp my ride" vehicle. something you would see on midnightclub dub edition. thats my just how i feel. i like them both a lot, its just MR2's are just ILL

[samir0189]

i love the sc's smoooothh curvy lines personally, very similar to the 6gc. I admire the mr2 sw20, but i am not a huge fan of the styling. Both have their advantages, 3sgte powered mr 2 seater, vs, 2jzgte sleeper. Do you need the extra seating of the SC? or prefer the 2 seater? The interior of the sc is super luxurious too, i love them inside. Up to you buddy.

[SwissFerdi]

? LOL Yeah but that's not saying anything. Since they are BOTH TOYOTA. Or were you just trying to confuse me you slick lil mofo? :-D

Well, technically...both owned by Toyota, but it's still a Lexus. I like the Soarer/SC300, but the MR2 just seems more special.

[HaysoosKreesto]

I think if you ask any celica loving person they will say MR2 9/10 times because its similar to a celica in many ways, where as a sc300 is a classy lexus with not much in similar to celicas xept for the styling somewhat.

[Tech-Nics]

I would get the sc300 cause it different and yet your still in the Toyota Family, i had the sc400 and it was alot of fun and being auto haha it was still fast. they looks amazing when they are done right and looking fresh.

just my opinion. though. i mean if you was to get a mr2 that is basically like the celica, then why not have kept the celica then right? When i sold my sc400 i thought about getting a 89-92 supra but went for the celica cause it was different chassis and drive but still in the toyota family.

This post has been edited by Tech-Nics: Nov 27, 2009 - 8:54 PM

[epocsirhc]

Tough choice honestly. Its like they both can be made into sick cars whenever you decide to mod them. I would think what type of driving I am going to do with it though. If it is all highway I would go sc300 (hopefully stickshift) because it seems to be built more for comfort. The mr2 would be fun for the roads that I drive since its mid engine but idk how it would be for freeway commuting. If it was me I would go mr2 just because of the midengine platform but if you could get a stick sc it would be a fun car I think.

[dabazied]

You know the second you buy the Lex, the MR2 turbo you want will come around, wait it out. I love both cars, but, 2 seater mid engine, vs a semi luxury coupe... the extra seats are just weighing you down, go for the 2 seater.

[Hanyo]

the mr2 is godly unpractical, engine in the middle takes up all the room. By the time you find one in your price range they would be in pretty bad shape.

I would rather settle with a lower mileage Lexus and touch a similar prices mr2.

If your looking for a fun car to drive, why not get a miata? The old ones are dirt cheap and still have great weight balance along with some rwd action.

[Penkka]

Remember, Lexus is a Toyota for men with small ****s!

Toyota Soarer 1JZ-GTE is the way to go.

[dabazied]

Remember, Lexus is a Toyota for men with small ****s!

Toyota Soarer 1JZ-GTE is the way to go.

On second thought, maybe he should go for a Lexus....

[richee3]

2JZ FTMFBBQW!!!

Nah, I'm just as torn as you are, Faust. Most of the SC300's I see around here show their age, and I almost never see an MR2, so there's that special uniqueness about an MR2 to me. I have to vote for the SC300 due to the practicality it offers as a DD as opposed the the virtually trunkless and no rear seats in the MR2. It just seems like after you have the Celica built, you'll have your go-fast toy, why not have a go-fast practical car with a trunk too?

[CAMAricer]

I agree with Hanyo, the MR2 is unpractical. You don't even need to consider the pros of the SC, just the cons of the MR. It maybe the more fun of the two choices, but a two seater is cramp! Mid-engine cars are overhyped because really, who needs the "balance" that it offers anyway? When's the last time you went to the touge? For groceries, girlfriend, anything, count on space for just one as there is no back seat to chuck things into. As for getting into a fender bender/crash, good luck with the MR2... For a daily driver (which is what you wanted), MR2 is thumbs down, period. For a weekend car, then yes, pick the MR2.

[njccmd2002]

dude to me the sc300 or whatever, looks like a solara with different front end, i see them a lot being in the hands of those middle age crisis females that buy it.. yuck



you want fun, go mr2, a good suspension and your on your own roller coaster ride, or take the sc300 to MTV and have them pimp your ride with 22'S

thats my 2 cent.s

[Random_Stranger]

the mr2 is godly unpractical, engine in the middle takes up all the room. By the time you find one in your price range they would be in pretty bad shape.

I would rather settle with a lower mileage Lexus and touch a similar prices mr2.

If your looking for a fun car to drive, why not get a miata? The old ones are dirt cheap and still have great weight balance along with some rwd action.

Because I won't touch anything that is not a Toyota. 80-90% of my daily attire consists of something Toyota related. We all tend to eventually stick to a brand. Don't get me wrong, I like the Datsun 240z (although I hate nissan engines, very unreliable to me in my opinion), the Miata is a chick car (Way too damn small, I know good to drive, but optional chick car who couldn't get a corvette in my opinion), RX7 FD is still a dream car of mine, however upgrading a Rotary is risky business. That thing warps and you basically have to throw it away and get another one. Subaru RS was something I was considering, maybe converting, but I don't want to. I have enough on my plate with this Celica. I will only touch another celica if it is a GT-Four, and I wouldn't mind that AE86 Corolla, but I want the Levin hatch style... Not going to find one. So I am down to these two options.

[presure2]

the Miata is a chick car

lmao...what do you think the celica is??