 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 24, 2004 - 11:01 PM
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I disagree. The SW2 handles very well... Why do YOU say they handle bad? Are you just repeating what some magazine's opinion says... or are you saying that based on first hand experience? IMO... the SW2 mr2's handle very well... I've run our SW21 (n/a MR2) before on various closed trackes, both autocross and even a couple of times rallycross. They have a high learning curve because they heavily oversteer and aren't very predictable under high speed cornering... but when you know how to work that chassi... they handle well. -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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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 uzthedentist yep its first hand experience, i drove one as it w... Apr 25, 2004 - 2:40 AM Kwanza26 QUOTE (uzthedentist @ Apr 25, 2004 - 7:40 AM)... Apr 25, 2004 - 3:21 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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