Toyota MR2 MK3.5

[Count Vampirski]

Firstly, will I fit?! (5ft 11in, 32" inside leg!) - It looks tight - I found the Honda S2000 a bit tight (seat wouldnt go back far enough) is the MR2 Mk3 (04 onward) ok?

Were all the problems fixed for the 03/04 onward facelift model?

Any exhaust better than the Remus TTE?

Is the lack of poke tedious or does lack of weight compensate well enough (saving up for an HR 350z, which is only 200 hp / ton so not a huge leap)

Welcome enthusiastic feedback as fed up with looking at used cars I cant afford!

Is the back road ride supple or does it 'crash' over potholes

Much scuttle shake?

thx

[Count Vampirski]

..wouldnt let me edit.. How precisely do you identify the '3.5' much improved model released around 04 i believe

Is the 'Red' model a true 3.5 with modded engine, body strengthened etc?

Cant register on MR2 forum as doesnt recognise a normal email account for some reason (@mail.com)

[Count Vampirski]

hi guys, thx

Martin, I see we share some motoring passions! - Being a TVR driver yourself, how do you rate the 350? - Have you test driven a Z roadster top down to evaluate ride and scuttle shake?

What power is your Z and how do you rate the feel of acceleration and sound against the TVR? (What engine size in the wedge?)

Enthusiastic remarks on the MR2 then - How can you be certain a car is both UK & a 'Mk3.5' - Is the 6 speed definitive indication or was that offered in ltd editions like the Red without some of the other many apparent upgrades?

Is the MR2 Mk3.5 Roadster a better choice than the, ironically 'Mk3.5' MX5? - If so, why? (The elec hardtop is tempting

[Count Vampirski]

...sorry being a newby still unsure what to check as unfamiliar with front end changes and cant rely on reg date as could be some late registered early cars

[Count Vampirski]

thanks guys and gals for that - yes trying to register on the free MR2 forum

Looking forward to testing both MR2 & Z + Z roadster - Love the Alfa Spider / GTV but rust prone, fragile and prices being pushed way above true value, comparatively speaking

Anyone tried comparing the MR with a TT...?

Re the Z, there are so many conflicting reports -one camp says engine sounds mechanically tortured + awful road noise and not quick - tother camp says you dont need quicker, engine sounds awesome and ride + road noise only a problem on 370 (engine sounds worse too..)

From the youtube clips with aftermarket induction and exhaust the Z engine would appear to be very exciting, no?

Exhausts: TTE for MR2 & Nismo for 350 appear best - What exactly is a TTE & where can you get them from (CAT back or inc sport CAT? - Taking out pre-cat seems a good move too)