RE: PH buying guide: Toyota MR2
Discussion
Kateg28 said:
justa1972 said:
I really wanted to buy it off them but didn't have a spare 7500k at the time 
That is an expensive car. You could buy a used Veyron for that price. I would have thought your parents would give you a bit of a discount.Btw I think the Mk3 has a look of a boxster about them.
fantastic little cars, miss mine loads.
should be compulsory to spend a year behind the wheel of one of these in order to move to anything in a high insurance bracket in my opinion, i thought i knew about driving until i got mine.
the beauty as someone else said is that they can be drifted with ease with a little scnadi flick or a bit of gas, perfect power to traction ratio. sweet handling that really is something else, though it does make you drive it like a hooligan everywhere.
i'm off to look at the classifieds......
should be compulsory to spend a year behind the wheel of one of these in order to move to anything in a high insurance bracket in my opinion, i thought i knew about driving until i got mine.
the beauty as someone else said is that they can be drifted with ease with a little scnadi flick or a bit of gas, perfect power to traction ratio. sweet handling that really is something else, though it does make you drive it like a hooligan everywhere.
i'm off to look at the classifieds......
As someone with a Mk1 I've been musing about moving on to a Mk3.
Problem is - what do you do about storage space? Can the front boot hold a few soft bags along with the spare tyre like a Mk1? Is it possible - or even legal - to drive around with a can of tyre sealant instead of a spare wheel?
Problem is - what do you do about storage space? Can the front boot hold a few soft bags along with the spare tyre like a Mk1? Is it possible - or even legal - to drive around with a can of tyre sealant instead of a spare wheel?
sunsurfer said:
As someone with a Mk1 I've been musing about moving on to a Mk3.
Problem is - what do you do about storage space? Can the front boot hold a few soft bags along with the spare tyre like a Mk1? Is it possible - or even legal - to drive around with a can of tyre sealant instead of a spare wheel?
Can the front boot hold bags? No, the space behind the seats can though. It is possible and legal to drive with a can of tyre sealant, MINI's among other cars come like this as standard. Get one, they are great, I've owned mine the longest of any of my cars and I've had 30 in 20 years!Problem is - what do you do about storage space? Can the front boot hold a few soft bags along with the spare tyre like a Mk1? Is it possible - or even legal - to drive around with a can of tyre sealant instead of a spare wheel?
justa1972 said:
Kateg28 said:
justa1972 said:
I really wanted to buy it off them but didn't have a spare 7500k at the time
That is an expensive car. You could buy a used Veyron for that price. I would have thought your parents would give you a bit of a discount.Btw I think the Mk3 has a look of a boxster about them.
Zonda said:
Can the front boot hold bags? No, the space behind the seats can though. It is possible and legal to drive with a can of tyre sealant, MINI's among other cars come like this as standard. Get one, they are great, I've owned mine the longest of any of my cars and I've had 30 in 20 years!
I ditched my spare as soon as I got the car and put a can of tyre weld in place. The alarm siren is also inconveniently in the front boot as well, I relocated it so even with my cut done front boot (I have a lightweight racing battery in the front of mine next to it) the space is quite large and sealed. Easily holds my aircraft in cabin hand luggage bag.Herman Toothrot said:
I ditched my spare as soon as I got the car and put a can of tyre weld in place. The alarm siren is also inconveniently in the front boot as well, I relocated it so even with my cut done front boot (I have a lightweight racing battery in the front of mine next to it) the space is quite large and sealed. Easily holds my aircraft in cabin hand luggage bag.
Do you have any pictures of what you did as I'd like to do the same to mine. Also, where did you get the battery from?I was never a massive fan of the Mk3... until I actually drove one! It's easy to have an opinion on a car but that opinion can easily be changed after spending a few smile-laden miles behind the wheel.
Earlier this summer I actually took a test drive in one out of curiousity more than anything and a few hours later I was handing over a wad of cash for an '03 plate facelift model. The handling is amazing, the engine's got enough shove for my needs and 40mpg really helps on my 50-mile daily commute. As for having no boot, that's what my wife's car is for...
Earlier this summer I actually took a test drive in one out of curiousity more than anything and a few hours later I was handing over a wad of cash for an '03 plate facelift model. The handling is amazing, the engine's got enough shove for my needs and 40mpg really helps on my 50-mile daily commute. As for having no boot, that's what my wife's car is for...
bigtrev200 said:
I was never a massive fan of the Mk3... until I actually drove one! It's easy to have an opinion on a car but that opinion can easily be changed after spending a few smile-laden miles behind the wheel.
Earlier this summer I actually took a test drive in one out of curiousity more than anything and a few hours later I was handing over a wad of cash for an '03 plate facelift model. The handling is amazing, the engine's got enough shove for my needs and 40mpg really helps on my 50-mile daily commute. As for having no boot, that's what my wife's car is for...
This and ALL the other positive reports are great to hear.......Earlier this summer I actually took a test drive in one out of curiousity more than anything and a few hours later I was handing over a wad of cash for an '03 plate facelift model. The handling is amazing, the engine's got enough shove for my needs and 40mpg really helps on my 50-mile daily commute. As for having no boot, that's what my wife's car is for...
I had an original X reg one with leather, hardtop and AC for 5 years and 50k miles, they are simply superb. I got plenty of ribbing from mates asking me for a 'set & dry' and they're right, it is something of a hair dressers car, BUT the light weight and handling more than make up for it, as has been said it's more akin to the MK1 in weight, I don't get the MKII - why make it that much heavier?
The hardtop definitely made it feel more rigid, which is odd as it was plastic, and therefore fairly light to put on - made a big difference to visibility. As for storage, yes if you don't have access to another car it could be an issue for runs to the dump etc, but I mainly managed, even shifting loads of plants, including in the glove box!
If you want one, get one, I'd have another without doubt.
I'd go as far as to say under some circumstances it handles better than my 911!
Scrof said:
Max_Torque said:
"more hardcore than an Elise"???
er, I think you'll find you mean "less" not "more"...........
Yes. That was what I meant to say when I wrote that bit. Sorry. I got distracted halfway through writing it, and forgot to go back and change it. er, I think you'll find you mean "less" not "more"...........
Consider my head hung in shame and my feet sitting in a vat of cold porridge as penance.
Guvernator said:
Always found this version of the MR2 a huge disappointment when compared to the previous version to be honest. Weedier engines, less practical and the nicest thing I can probably say about the looks is that they weren't to my tastes (dare I say it, very girlie) so not a huge fan I'm afraid.
Give me a previous gen, late revision turbo or one with the 2 litre NA Beams engine any day of the week.
I had one of the first 10 cars in the uk. It was my third mr2 and by far the best handling ahead of the mk1 then the mk2. Give me a previous gen, late revision turbo or one with the 2 litre NA Beams engine any day of the week.
Edited by Guvernator on Friday 30th November 14:17
You could truely steer it on the throttle.
Tough cars too. I flipped mine end over end on the m6 when a tyre failed. It was written off but I did not have a scratch.
The revised mk3 were less sharp.
Had a Mk1 and a Mk2
The Mk1 was a great little sports car
The Mk2 was entertaining enough, but was a great GT
The Mk2 T-bar, had 110k on it when I sold it, and it felt as good then as the day I bought it.
Only ever needed tyres, servicing and an alternator in 80k
Just bought this Mk3 for a bit of fun
8/10ths of the fun of an Elise but reliable and compliant, 1/4 of the cost and buttons to run and insure
What's not to like?
The Mk1 was a great little sports car
The Mk2 was entertaining enough, but was a great GT
The Mk2 T-bar, had 110k on it when I sold it, and it felt as good then as the day I bought it.
Only ever needed tyres, servicing and an alternator in 80k
Just bought this Mk3 for a bit of fun
8/10ths of the fun of an Elise but reliable and compliant, 1/4 of the cost and buttons to run and insure
What's not to like?
These are great cars! I loved mine to bits, and as for some comments about there not being enough power etc. - well, improve your driving. When I think back to my journey to/from work (the A264 from East Grinstead to Tunbridge Wells) I honestly cannot imagine wanting to go any quicker point-to-point. Acceleration from rest was pretty good too, due to the traction and lack of inertia. I remember giving a Suzuki SV650 a fright from the lights - get the revs just right and it was super quick to 50/60mph.
The low weight is what makes this car feel different to the supposed rivals, and comparisons to the Elise are accurate. No it doesn't have the heritage, and never will. But that's reflected in the prices. As for the 'hardcore' element, well that's what I liked - you had most of the fun with none of the compromises of the Elise.
No luggage space? I never found it to be a problem. A weekend bag and a tent fitted into mine, fairly easily. The driving position, decent gearing and great economy made it a perfectly good motorway car.
OK, I was younger then (!) and might feel differently these days, but this is far and away the best car I owned - and I've owned many different things.
Always tempted...
The low weight is what makes this car feel different to the supposed rivals, and comparisons to the Elise are accurate. No it doesn't have the heritage, and never will. But that's reflected in the prices. As for the 'hardcore' element, well that's what I liked - you had most of the fun with none of the compromises of the Elise.
No luggage space? I never found it to be a problem. A weekend bag and a tent fitted into mine, fairly easily. The driving position, decent gearing and great economy made it a perfectly good motorway car.
OK, I was younger then (!) and might feel differently these days, but this is far and away the best car I owned - and I've owned many different things.
Always tempted...
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