MR2 MK1 as a track car/2nd car
Discussion
Hi,
Thought I would pop over into the Jap forum for some advice!
I'm planning to buy a 2nd car, mainly for trackdays but possibly for occasional road use if the funds allow.
I was planning to pick up a 205gti but last year whilst on a trackday I was suprised how a stripped MR2 mk1 caught up, then passed me in the 205. It looked pretty standard apart from having no interior at all. Plus I've had a 205, they are great but I fancy something different / RWD.
It seems for 205 money I can pick up a 1990ish MR2 with around 100k on the clock.
How easy are they to work on? I am guessing the mid mounted engine could be a little tight to work on?
How long do they generally run for? Is 150k unresonable?
Parts, expensive? Easy or hard to get hold of?
Has anyone on here used a MK1 as a trackcar?
Any advice greatly appriciated, as always!
Thought I would pop over into the Jap forum for some advice!
I'm planning to buy a 2nd car, mainly for trackdays but possibly for occasional road use if the funds allow.
I was planning to pick up a 205gti but last year whilst on a trackday I was suprised how a stripped MR2 mk1 caught up, then passed me in the 205. It looked pretty standard apart from having no interior at all. Plus I've had a 205, they are great but I fancy something different / RWD.
It seems for 205 money I can pick up a 1990ish MR2 with around 100k on the clock.
How easy are they to work on? I am guessing the mid mounted engine could be a little tight to work on?
How long do they generally run for? Is 150k unresonable?
Parts, expensive? Easy or hard to get hold of?
Has anyone on here used a MK1 as a trackcar?
Any advice greatly appriciated, as always!
Munter, it sounds like you had a similar experience to me with your MR2 that i had with my 205!
The appeal of the Pug is that it is easy to work on, but then again I fear they are definately more fragile than a Toyota.
How did yours perform on the track? is 125ish BHP enough for some RWD fun?
The appeal of the Pug is that it is easy to work on, but then again I fear they are definately more fragile than a Toyota.
How did yours perform on the track? is 125ish BHP enough for some RWD fun?
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