Are starlet GT / Glanzas any good (compared to SW20)
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im slowly sorting out myself to swap my current car for my much desired next car - an MR2 Turbo. Good value. Great fun. Great sense of occaision. Good tuning potential.
the only thing is, the last week of greasy roads has been bugging me - this is what its going to be like for the next NINE MONTHS. even in my FWD saab, as soon as i get boost if the road is wet the wheels squirm about like nobodies business, and you have to go easy. Is a mid engined RWD turbo car really that sensible on our shite roads?
Ive seen a really mint looking Starlet GT going for a song near me (about £3k) which would leave me some money to up the boost a little. Starlet advantages are: easy to park in london, doesnt attract attention, still has turbo potential, practical.
however, can anyone who has owned/driven one comment on how it "feels"? does it feel special, or is it just another understeery hot hatch? Is it actually any better to drive than, say, a clio 182?
the reason i like the idea of the MR2 is even when your at traffic speeds it has a great "sports car" feel with the engine behind your head, and the low slung seating. Does the Starlet have a sense of occaision or does it feel like an appliance with a turbo attached?
the only thing is, the last week of greasy roads has been bugging me - this is what its going to be like for the next NINE MONTHS. even in my FWD saab, as soon as i get boost if the road is wet the wheels squirm about like nobodies business, and you have to go easy. Is a mid engined RWD turbo car really that sensible on our shite roads?
Ive seen a really mint looking Starlet GT going for a song near me (about £3k) which would leave me some money to up the boost a little. Starlet advantages are: easy to park in london, doesnt attract attention, still has turbo potential, practical.
however, can anyone who has owned/driven one comment on how it "feels"? does it feel special, or is it just another understeery hot hatch? Is it actually any better to drive than, say, a clio 182?
the reason i like the idea of the MR2 is even when your at traffic speeds it has a great "sports car" feel with the engine behind your head, and the low slung seating. Does the Starlet have a sense of occaision or does it feel like an appliance with a turbo attached?
Edited by Wadeski on Friday 24th August 01:07
I've driven both, the starlet doesn't even compare to the MR2. The really are very different cars. The starlet felt quick but just couldn't provide the kick that a bigger engine does. I would test drive the starlet and see what you think.
Edited by AndyB_WRX on Friday 24th August 09:41
i agree it wouldnt even compare. the Glanza V is better than the Starlet GT but they are only 1.3 turbo's and wont come anywhere near the 2 litre of the MR2. and any rear wheel drive car is difficult on rubbish roads and hard work...but yet very fun!
the starlets/glanza's i feel are very good cars, they feel nice to drive and stick to the roads. every so often its a bit oversteery more than understeer
the starlets/glanza's i feel are very good cars, they feel nice to drive and stick to the roads. every so often its a bit oversteery more than understeer
Edited by RichGR32 on Friday 24th August 13:19
Wadeski said:
the only thing is, the last week of greasy roads has been bugging me - this is what its going to be like for the next NINE MONTHS. even in my FWD saab, as soon as i get boost if the road is wet the wheels squirm about like nobodies business, and you have to go easy. Is a mid engined RWD turbo car really that sensible on our shite roads?
An MR2 will have much, much more traction than a FWD car, however if/when it lets go you have a bigger situation to deal with and need a fair bit more skill to recover a slide. Depends on experience/skill level a lot. If you don't have much RWD experience then perhaps try an NA MR2?Mine has incredible traction, even in the wet, I really wouldn't worry about it.... You're right, the MR2 does feel very much more special than a hatchback even in traffic - try and get one with aircon though, mine get's very hot in the summer!
Rob.
Rob.
Edited by Rob_F on Saturday 1st September 17:52
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