ST205 vs ST185 vs MR2
ST205 vs ST185 vs MR2
Author
Discussion

dizzydogg

Original Poster:

22 posts

171 months

Tuesday 14th August 2012
quotequote all
What's the better all around car (disregarding 2 extra seats in the gt4...
Want something as a daily driver and part time track toy

TinyCappo

2,106 posts

175 months

Tuesday 14th August 2012
quotequote all
MR2s are overall cheaper to maintain ask any GT4 owner trying to get drive shafts

I am biased having had 5 though......

Marf

22,907 posts

263 months

Wednesday 15th August 2012
quotequote all
GT4 will arguably be a better daily, MR2 arguably a better track car.

I say this as an MR2 owner.

Would discount the ST185, and go for the full fat 205.

TheHeretic

73,668 posts

277 months

Wednesday 15th August 2012
quotequote all
Very different cars. GT4 is heavier, but the AWD will make it a great cross cou try blaster. Whether it would be much benefit on circuit, I'm not sure.

Personally, I'd go for the MR2 Turbo, (as I did when testing Japanese turbo nutters before ordering from Japan). Same brilliant engine, but I felt it was far more nimble handling wise. Boot space is excellent for daily use, and one of the comfiest cockpits I've ever sat in. Lovely place to be. The gear stick position is perfect.

rb5er

11,657 posts

194 months

Wednesday 15th August 2012
quotequote all
The st205 would make the better daily but also most likely to give a big bill due to its suspension. My money would go on one of these regardless.