ADD Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 i had one of these this morning for a couple of hours, it was a j plate import.....surprised how much poke it had to it! on par with my old alfa gtv v6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 They are cracking little cars mate, and can be upto interesting bhp without breaking the bank. Mid engined, RWD and at least 220bhp depending on revision. Not expensive to buy or maintain either. But obviously a Supra's better (Matt adds quickly as he remembers where he is ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 mate of mine has one, standard bar decat - very lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 yeah was well impressed with it! BUT just wasn't the same as a soop! pulled pretty well at about 3000 rpm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_J Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I used to have an MR-2. Brilliant car, totally loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 i may get one as a run around, what is the mpg like on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I was / am tempted by one of these but am a bit of a fat b*sta*d and struggle to fit in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I was / am tempted by one of these but am a bit of a fat b*sta*d and struggle to fit in I'm super lardy and find them very roomy - you must be a man mountain if you struggle. Have you tried one for size? Being wedged inbetween the petrol tank and the door is cheaper than a bucket seat anyway PS: I like MR2s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 TBH Michael, the one I tried had these bloody Sparco seats fitted - the ones with the wrap around wing effects - and they were shit useless for a big guy like me. I havent tried the standard seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 They are quite seriously under-rated due to the hairdresser/90s mid-life crisis image of the MR2. Having the engine over the rear axle makes them fantastic for launching and the later revision ones get very good 1/4 miles times on par with supras I think you disrespect the mr2 turbo to compare it to a scrabbly,poorly built FWD Alfa!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4CK50N Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I had one, and would quite happily get another - alot of car for little money, great fun too. Been seriously tempted back to them a few times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 2 MK1's, and 3 MK2's (one a tubby) over the past couple of years and love them to bits. Tubby is a cracking piece of kit and intend to have one again next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tepster Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 My ol' mr2 turbo was great,the guy I sold it to works with me so i still get to take it our quite regular. Because of the power at the back it always reminds of having a piggy back from a well built dwarf (im 6'3 so u can get my drift!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I had one of these before i had the supe. very under-rated indeed. and with decent exhaust and induction sounded awesome! brilliant little car, so much fun had in it!! not in the wet mind, it got very tail happy in the wet!! got quite good at drifting it as a result though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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