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
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