MR2 vs MR2 vs MR-S? Options

[Random_Stranger]

Anyone have any insight on what is the best as far as what is considered the truest of a sports car? I know one of these threads of mine are floating around here somewhere, and I do not mean to post whore, however, I wanted to know if anyone had any experience with any or all three, to see which is the best as far as performance goes. I am starting to feel as if they are each individually special, pending on their usage, and the Toyotas MR vehicle, has never been a car to truly let anyone down or with a frown. Sure there are their favorites, as most guys who are into driving straight will prefer the earliest model due to cost and weight. The mid model do to looks and speed. Possibly the latest model for handling and weight (then I am starting to consider technology now, however looking back on other cars... Say like the RX7.. Totally out classes the newer RX8).

I keep going back and fourth with this because I do need and want another car while i fix this one up and once complete, thinking about the future if I want to dump any more money into this car once the conversion is complete. There is a good chance I could get an MR-S within budget, and I know nobody around where I live fixes those up.

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Nov 13, 2009 - 8:29 AM

[pez222]

Anyone have any insight on what is the best as far as what is considered the truest of a sports car?

There is a good chance I could get an MR-S within budget, and I know nobody around where I live fixes those up.

I've been around MR2s since my brother bought his, now my 86 brand new. I have owned at least one of each gen., have autocrossed each one and I can tell you that each one is special in their own way. As far as being the truest sports car, the MKII T would best fit that category since its the fastest and the 93+ handle just fine.

However, I think the MKIII does handle much better than the MKI and is the most reliable stock. I had the most fun w/the Spyder as far as pure driving experience. Its the one I would recommend if you can swing one.

I still have my 86 MR2 MKI despite having bought and sold 4 since that one. I love the nostalgia that goes along w/the MKI's and as you can tell w/the engine in my Celi, I do love the 4AG's when they are acting right.