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i've only recently started to research the mr2 "package" as i slowly tire of honda performance (affordable performance, that is), but is the extra 20 hp of the gen 3 really "worth it" over the g2 for a full grand? Does the g2 have serious issues that the g3 doesn't? It makes sense what rhouk said about buying the g3 and selling off parts to make up the $$ difference. But not if your swapping in from a non turbo mr2, kinda need the turbo at least.
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You're not paying for the extra 20 hp. You're paying for the better turbo, injectors, cams, and intake manifold. In other words after you start modding and crank up the boost you can make a LOT more power than on a gen2 (using stock turbo, intake mani etc.). The CT20B turbo alone is worth around $700. Basically if you plan to not go with a turbo bigger than the CT20B then a gen3 may be the best bet for you. But there are a lot of other factors involved that I think have all been covered here and at mr2oc.com