wikiz Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 It's time for a new driving experience and Im certain on moving to an MR2 rev 3+ Turbo. Are there any members on here that have had past experience in / owned an MR2 and did you find them satisfying cars to drive? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Always wanted one. Worried ill end up in a ditch backwards. Sorry for the useless input but consider it a free bump Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RandomDan Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 My GF is looking to get one as a next car and not much bad has been said about them so far.Just watch out for leaky roofs and rust. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RandomDan Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Some good info on the thread when i asked on CL. http://www.civiclife.net/board/topic/146505-looking-to-get-an-mr2/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 My mates got a mr2 turbo rev 3 it's 260bhp at 1.3bar but he's just blew his oil seals on turbo apart from that its a lovely car and handles pretty well for a mid engine rwd car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wikiz Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) Yeh im sure they handle well if you try to understand how to drive one and not foolishly push it in the bends. Got to have the T bar in my opinion and I just love the driving setup and position. Have never experienced what the turbo being behind your head is like but must be awesome. Also cheers for the link was a good read! Edited May 28, 2013 by WilkieGT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waderz06 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 The sound is awesome and being pushed rather than pulled by the engine is a different driving experience. I used to have a rev 2 turbo running about 240 bhp. Was a nice car to drive but like wilkieGT said people's biggest problem is the handling can catch you out. It's not a drift car, even though some people will claim to drift them, they are not set up for it at all. Good car though so get one is my advice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Don't get me started on mr2 turbos I can see me getting one very very soon. Have my eye on one and keep contacting the guy to go and view it. Just a little worried about killing myself in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pick1 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Don't get me started on mr2 turbos I can see me getting one very very soon. Have my eye on one and keep contacting the guy to go and view it. Just a little worried about killing myself in it.Pssssh get on it lad u would love I've been having a gander at em on piston heads to see what's on offer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdDaMan Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) I used to have a rev2 turbo running about 250bhp. Very fast for what they are and handle amazingly.Traction is just stunning with the engine over the rear wheels. As for the horror stories of them being ditch finders ignore everything. Unless your a bellend who has no experience of rwd and you put your foot flat to the floor on a wet roundabout then you will never swap ends. They tend to understeer more than oversteer (in the wet) as standard. Although as said above i used to drift mine pretty well, but that was after i already knew how. Defo wouldnt learn in one lol I would have another for sure. Edited May 28, 2013 by AdDaMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wikiz Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) I have a vision of me, out on a spirited drive one summers evening, roof gone with the sound of a spooling turbo between my ears. Its a good vision. From the feedback so far its just convincing me more, It sounds like a whole new driving experience and that's exactly what im after. Edited May 28, 2013 by WilkieGT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pacman Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I have a rev 1 turbo and absolutely love it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wikiz Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Im jealous, I have my starlet up for sale at the moment to get the MR2. Wish I could have them both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pacman Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I only had both for a couple of days... Now the GT is in pieces waiting for people to buy up parts. Was actually looking at FD RX7's but ended up buying this from a friend for peanuts instead. And now I've got my full bike license I can't see the mr2 getting much use this summer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1991 starlet owner Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Yeah mr2 turbos are awsome!! My mate had a 400bhp thing that he built!! Was incredible and he and his dad have a black 600bhp hillclimber they use too!! Would defo have a look at an rx7 too though dude as they're fantastic cars!!!! That twin turbo! But a little more expensive for a good'un!Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pick1 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I only had both for a couple of days... Now the GT is in pieces waiting for people to buy up parts. Was actually looking at FD RX7's but ended up buying this from a friend for peanuts instead. And now I've got my full bike license I can't see the mr2 getting much use this summer!What spec is your black mr2 mate ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wikiz Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 (edited) Sometimes I contemplate going TD04 with my starlet but think an MR2 would be so much more fun in summer (I know what summer but still) months. How are they in winter actually? My brain tells me they must be pants..but surely with some good winter tyres they could be usable?As for Rx7's if I was going to be spending that kind of money on running and maintaining a car it would be a Supra. That will be where Im going after the MR2 hopefully its my dream car, once I have a supra it will stay with me for life. Edited May 29, 2013 by WilkieGT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakeep82 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 My friend races a mr2 turbo in hill climb's and sprints ill put up a few of his videos !! he keeps up with and beats 500bhp plus scoobs in his class!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdDaMan Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 He wasnt fucking about at goodwood! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pick1 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Jake that mr2 shifts dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wikiz Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Bloody hell I was watching those vids the other day! Thats funny. Was thinking to myself man that boys got some nerve that thing is a brute Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakeep82 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 tell me about it its around 340-350bhp he's a maniac he keeps saying ill take you out soon i keep putting it off haha ;) i should bite the bullet and let him take me for a spin , he definatley has got some bottle lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakeep82 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 look through his videos he's got a few of him taking people out in it he films them all lol no doubt there will be one of me soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardKSavage Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I've always wanted an AW11 MR2, they look very functional but apparently have amazing handling. I'm definitely considering one at some point myself, I'd say go for it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wikiz Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Haha yeh you should take him up on it mind you that guy looked car sick by the end They are good vids ive watched through a fair few now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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