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axgizmo
Original Poster
434 posts
22 months
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The MR2 seems to be one of those cars, if you buy one & get rid, you seem to end up buying another at some point!  As I bought her in December 2008: I bought this one from Blackpool(UK spec 120bhp) had a couple of issues, Alarm went off when key was used in drivers door (sensor issue) & clutch thrust bearing was noisy (new clutch fitted), Gear selector cables failed (replaced). Owned it for a year before I decided it wasn't stable enough (very tail happy) & bought a Xsara VTS. Almost immediately I started to miss having the rear wheel drive, so decided I wanted another, I kept my eye on PH until I found one I liked & once I was at the point where I couldn't hack owning the Xsara anymore!   As I bought her in May 2011: I bought my second MR2 (UK spec N/A) Not had any problems until Tueday night, pulled out of a Junction (a little enthusiastically) and she wouldn't go into 2nd, pulled over at side of road & managed to get her in Reverse, once she had gone into reverse shwe would then go into other gears but is slow going uphill, biting point is at the very top of the pedal, no engine breaking when clutch is released, so currently she is sat on the driveway waiting to be fixed (i've luckily got an AX GTi too so I am driving that at the moment) So how many of you have owned more than one? and what made you want another?
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Marf
22,907 posts
110 months
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Just the one, so far. I suspect that if I ever sell it that one day I'll end up buying another and putting a 2GRFE in there 
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todd69
240 posts
83 months
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14 in total. MK1s, MK2s and a MK3, tubbies, V6 and the N/As. Great motors
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hygt2
147 posts
48 months
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axgizmo said: Owned it for a year before I decided it wasn't stable enough (very tail happy) & bought a Xsara VTS. Just one, UK N/A Mark 2 Rev 3. Done 172k miles on original engine and gearbox. No plan of selling. They are really responsive to throttle and steering input. Try going into the corner 10% slower than your original estimated entry speed (not by much, like entering a 45 mph corner at 40), go on positive throttle just before you turn in and stay with the positive throttle all the way round. You will find the tail to stick like glue. The only downside is if you have to go to neutral throttle or, even worse, trailing throttle. That's usually with the MR2 start to slide.
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sturobturbo
1,838 posts
15 months
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i am on my second. hoping to buy my third when i get back too first was uk rev 1, 3sge, the second is an import rev 3, 3vzfe. stu.
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TheHeretic
67,871 posts
124 months
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I've owned 2. Started with a mica blue GTi-16, a rev 2, then moved on to a rev 3 Turbo which I had to wait 6 weeks to get hold of. Worst.6.weeks.ever.
I would definitely get another, however, the roads over here are pantaloons, so would really not be advisable.
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axgizmo
Original Poster
434 posts
22 months
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hygt2 said: Just one, UK N/A Mark 2 Rev 3. Done 172k miles on original engine and gearbox. No plan of selling.
They are really responsive to throttle and steering input. Try going into the corner 10% slower than your original estimated entry speed (not by much, like entering a 45 mph corner at 40), go on positive throttle just before you turn in and stay with the positive throttle all the way round. You will find the tail to stick like glue. The only downside is if you have to go to neutral throttle or, even worse, trailing throttle. That's usually with the MR2 start to slide. Sorry should have explained, it wasn't very sticky as it had the wrong wheels on, they were far too skinny & it just didnt grip. I only descovered this after I sold the car to my partner who then bought some standard wheels & fitted them, I then drove it and regretted selling it. The current one is brilliant, sticks when I want it too and doesn't when I dont want it too
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hygt2
147 posts
48 months
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axgizmo said: Sorry should have explained, it wasn't very sticky as it had the wrong wheels on, they were far too skinny & it just didnt grip. I only descovered this after I sold the car to my partner who then bought some standard wheels & fitted them, I then drove it and regretted selling it. The current one is brilliant, sticks when I want it too and doesn't when I dont want it too What? You mean the wheels are not staggered? I'm not surprised you find the tail happy.  You need front/rear tyre size to have a staggered width of at least 20mm (i.e. 205 front and 225 rears). I run standard staggered of 195 front and 225 rear.
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RZ1
3,279 posts
75 months
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I am on my second now, my first was a green N reg N/A with a sunroof, UK car. Sold it with about 140k and then had to have another one, having owned an MGF and a MX5 inbetween.
Bought my second a few years ago, P reg Silver and black NA, 1 previous owner and has just reached 70k. Lovely car
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Riknos
3,568 posts
73 months
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todd69 said: 14 in total. MK1s, MK2s and a MK3, tubbies, V6 and the N/As. Great motors Bloody Nora! If I do go through with getting one; I may have to come to you first for advice 
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Red Devil
4,239 posts
77 months
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4 so far
1 - Rev 3 turbo
2 - Rev 3 turbo
Currently
3 - Rev 4 turbo (probable project car)
4 - Rev 5 UK/turbo conversion (current road car)
Nothing else comes close in terms of power/£ ratio + grin factor.
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Agent57
176 posts
23 months
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Two so far.
Both mark 2 GT T bars in red. Standard UK spec unmodified.
rev 1 1990 G reg. Cheapest (only) one I could find at the time.
Kept if for 7 years up to 120,000 miles and it was still going strong.
I then bought a rev 4 (1997 R Reg) IMHO the best looking of all MR2 variants.
Spent ages waiting for the right car to come up and travelled all the way to Liverpool for it. (from Reading).
Still have it now, so I have been driving MR2s for 15 years.
In terms of satisfaction per pound they are hard to beat.
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axgizmo
Original Poster
434 posts
22 months
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hygt2 said: What? You mean the wheels are not staggered? I'm not surprised you find the tail happy. You need front/rear tyre size to have a staggered width of at least 20mm (i.e. 205 front and 225 rears). I run standard staggered of 195 front and 225 rear. Current one (blue one) is 195/225 but as I say, when I bought the first one (white one) I didnt know anything about MR2's
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Lewtyper
91 posts
47 months
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1
It was horrible
Never again
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Kateg28
719 posts
32 months
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Three.
All Mk1's with the current one a supercharger.
White, blue and dark red.
First one was our only car but the last two have been my weekend toy.
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Mark s72
6 posts
19 months
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TotalControl
6,248 posts
67 months
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That looks bloody nice Mark! Specs please.
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Mark s72
6 posts
19 months
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TotalControl said: That looks bloody nice Mark! Specs please. Model and revision: MR2 T Bar GTS Turbo (Mk2, Revision 3) Year: 1994 Mileage: 72000 BHP/Torque: 304.2bhp/290ftlb (print-outs to prove) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjqVZW3riQY&fea...Colour: Caribbean Blue Wheels and Tyres: Lenso D1R wheels:- 17x9 rear and 17x8 front finished with custom caribbean blue lip, centre cap and decals, Falken 452 tyres.. Engine and drivetrain modifications: 2000cc Turbo Greddy Intercooler and spal fan AVCR boost controller (mounted in custom roof pod) set to 1.05 and 1.15bar Apexi induction kit SSQV dump valve Rogue Downpipe/Decat Blitz Nurspec R exhaust (with bung) RPS 6 puk clutch and shortshifter bushes Fidanza Lightened Flywheel Vent relocation kit NGK Iridium plugs Magnecor leads Brakes: Standard discs Carbotech pads all round Michelin braided brake hoses Chassis and suspension modifications: TRD Strut braces front and rear Tein Super Streets with Top mounts Exterior: Caribbean Blue paintwork with black roof (black paint has caribbean blue flecks in it) Rev 6 Front bumper with black grilling Toms side skirts Toms rear bumper Toms rear spoiler painted in black (same as roof) Carbon fibre spoiler Windows - Blue UK tinted glass BMW side repeaters Totally debadged - all decals etc removed Gas strut lifts on frunk and engine bay Interior: AVCR roof mounted pod MOMO Millennium steering wheel MOMO Gear Knob Shortshifter kit Seats - Recaro Evo 8 Dash - Custom sprayed blue dash plastics same colour as bodywork Dials - Speedhut dials with blue number illumination + KM to Miles delimiter/converter. Mats - Black with blue edging ICE and Security: Alpine 9850Ri with iPod adapter Vibe SEK-60 components JBL 755.6 amp in frunk Rainbow Hammer 12" sub mounted in custom box behind passenger seat Clifford Concept 650 Alarm with installation certificate
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Wadeski
5,742 posts
82 months
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Just one.  Great car. Would do another, but probably a mk1 with a turbo engine.
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noosh
180 posts
16 months
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Just one so far. Mk2 r4, non turbo. And everytime I think of selling it, like when I want to take the bike up the forest, or pick up more than one mate etc I usually end up getting in, pushing start and forgetting any such crazy ideas. Does need work though, again  Love MarkS72', bloody lovely looking thing.
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