Which MR2 for a track day car??

[ben10]

If my Dad finally lets me get myself a track day car I will obviously have to actually settle on which one I want...So far my mind changes weekly! I was almost settled on a MK2 Toyota MR2 N/A (rev 2/3) but lately I have had a few thoughts on the MK1 MR2. So which one would be better as a budget track car? - or maybe something I have totally missed?

Others I have considered are:

MX5 - Don't think Dad will let me because of the "no roof" part
BMW E36 - Still seems like a good choice, especially as so many people keep choosing them!
Nissan Primera eGT
Honda CRX - If I can find a good enough one for the price
Ford Puma 1.7 - Still seems good to me??



I would Prefer a RWD but certainly wont dismiss the "right" car if it is FWD etc...

Budget is about £1k (plus a little wiggling room for upgrades)- Probably 1 or 2 track days as standard and then add Cage and other mods.

[Blue Meanie]

Have a look at the MR2 championship to see how they compare. Lightly modified versions of each, and race prepped, but you should get a good idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxqAyvRkgm0

[ben10]

Oh fantastic! I never even thought of that!

Even after watching a million youtube vids of the MR2 championship!

ETA: I was only watching ones that had MK2's in.

Edited by ben10 on Wednesday 15th September 19:15

[Blue Meanie]

Here's the lap records for each circuit. Class A is Mk1, Class B is Mk2, and class 3 is Mk3...

http://www.750mc.co.uk/images/uploaded/Lap%20Recor...

Regulations...

http://www.750mc.co.uk/index.php

Personally, I'd go Mk2

[ben10]

Thanks for the links, They are just what I needed for a good comparison.

Also thank you for your opinion on which one you would choose, I'm swinging towards the MK2 even more now!