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!

[kustomplay]

hello all

I drive an MR2 MKII N/A

the turbos are nice but the N/A's will last a lot longer and have almost the same HP as the turbos if you swap it out with a 3sge or a BEAMS

theres also a 1MK engine thats a 6 with 220hp that bolts right into our cars

if you have any questions about the MR2 drop me an IM at Kustomplay (AIM)

the do ski out because of the lack of weight but once you get the feeling of the car you will correct it without thinking it will become 2nd nature

half the fun of having an MR2 is trying to drift it and recover it