time for a change..?
time for a change..?
however ive spent a bit of time on the net, seeing what else tempts me. it can be a pain having 2 seats, if me and amy ever take my dog anywhere she has to drive her car. I want something that handles well in all weather, goes like s**t off a shovel, tunable and looks the part.
I've wittled my options down to a late '90s subaru impreza sti. i know there are some scooby haters on here, but if anyone could tell me the pros and cons that would be great, as i dont know much about them.
or any other cars that could be a good option? my budget will be around £2.5-3k
Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs
mr2tubbyben
06-10-2018, 05:33 AM #1I've recently secured a good long term job, i was thinking of upgrading to a rev3 mr2.
however ive spent a bit of time on the net, seeing what else tempts me. it can be a pain having 2 seats, if me and amy ever take my dog anywhere she has to drive her car. I want something that handles well in all weather, goes like s**t off a shovel, tunable and looks the part.
I've wittled my options down to a late '90s subaru impreza sti. i know there are some scooby haters on here, but if anyone could tell me the pros and cons that would be great, as i dont know much about them.
or any other cars that could be a good option? my budget will be around £2.5-3k
Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs
Cons: Interior sucks big time, most have been thrashed to an inch of their existence, image, high insurance, not as reliable as an Evo when tuned IMHO - many have been badly modded by Halfrauds drive bys, not good on fuel - MR2 is better I believe and finally and probably most important: not a Supra.
I had a smoker for a week or 4 would have cost a fortune to get right again. I am not a hater of them just not a lover.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
06-10-2018, 05:43 AM #2Pros: power, handling, easy access to parts.
Cons: Interior sucks big time, most have been thrashed to an inch of their existence, image, high insurance, not as reliable as an Evo when tuned IMHO - many have been badly modded by Halfrauds drive bys, not good on fuel - MR2 is better I believe and finally and probably most important: not a Supra.
I had a smoker for a week or 4 would have cost a fortune to get right again. I am not a hater of them just not a lover.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs
mr2tubbyben
06-10-2018, 06:34 AM #3I have noticed the interiors all look quite shagged, is the insurance considerably more than an mr2 turbo?
Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs
mr2tubbyben I've recently secured a good long term job
Glad to hear that.
As for a car I dunno what to suggest really, how about a Mazda RX8?
5 doors so easy to get the dog in and out.
Should have pretty good power output.
The rotary engine should be able to give you a nice base to work on too if the RX7 is anything to go by?
Might not be great in the snow but then again, MR2's aren't fantastic.
mr2tubbyben I've recently secured a good long term job
Glad to hear that.
As for a car I dunno what to suggest really, how about a Mazda RX8?
5 doors so easy to get the dog in and out.
Should have pretty good power output.
The rotary engine should be able to give you a nice base to work on too if the RX7 is anything to go by?
Might not be great in the snow but then again, MR2's aren't fantastic.
Got everything you ask for
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1990 Eunos Roadster in Mariner DU blue
Cobalt cat back, Decat pipe, 15in Red Rota GT3 alloys, Toyo tyres, Lowered on Coil overs, Red anti roll bars, 14degree timing mod, white dash kit, illuminated side marker lights,
Halo ring headlights, OEM windblocker, Bluetooth streaming HU, Blue leather handbrake and gear lever gaitor, Centre brake/tail light mod, Blue velour door cards, Polished cam cover, Polished front strut bar, 4xheadrest speakers, JDM floor mats, Suede semi dish steering wheel,
What about a nice celica GT4.
Got everything you ask for
sent from my Android SGS 2
1990 Eunos Roadster in Mariner DU blue
Cobalt cat back, Decat pipe, 15in Red Rota GT3 alloys, Toyo tyres, Lowered on Coil overs, Red anti roll bars, 14degree timing mod, white dash kit, illuminated side marker lights,
Halo ring headlights, OEM windblocker, Bluetooth streaming HU, Blue leather handbrake and gear lever gaitor, Centre brake/tail light mod, Blue velour door cards, Polished cam cover, Polished front strut bar, 4xheadrest speakers, JDM floor mats, Suede semi dish steering wheel,
Phil01 What about a nice celica GT4.
Got everything you ask for
sent from my Android SGS 2
Your right mate, and it keeps the 3SGTE engine:tongue_smilie:
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
06-10-2018, 07:39 AM #7Phil01 What about a nice celica GT4.
Got everything you ask for
sent from my Android SGS 2
Your right mate, and it keeps the 3SGTE engine:tongue_smilie:
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
celica gt4 is another option, again i dont know much about them other than the 3sgte engine. although i do prefer the looks of the mr2..
just feels like i could spend a fortune on my rev1 mr2 or get something else that has everything i want.
thanks for the advice everyone, i'll keep browsing:thumbup1:
Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs
mr2tubbyben
06-10-2018, 08:43 AM #9matt-thanks for the advice, i love the rx8's, but almost double my budget!
celica gt4 is another option, again i dont know much about them other than the 3sgte engine. although i do prefer the looks of the mr2..
just feels like i could spend a fortune on my rev1 mr2 or get something else that has everything i want.
thanks for the advice everyone, i'll keep browsing:thumbup1:
Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs
anyone who's owned/driven an mr2 and a gt4, can you explain the differences, performance and handling wise. does the engine being at the front have any effect? probably a stupid question but if i never ask i'll never know!
Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs
mr2tubbyben
06-10-2018, 09:01 AM #10I've just had a look at gt4's on pistonheads..can get a nice low mileage one for around £2.5k.
anyone who's owned/driven an mr2 and a gt4, can you explain the differences, performance and handling wise. does the engine being at the front have any effect? probably a stupid question but if i never ask i'll never know!
Mr2 rev1 Turbo; decat, mongoose exhaust,blitz induction, gizzmo ms-ibc ebc@1bar, aftermarket intercooler, grooved front discs
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