mr2 or 2nd gen rx7?

lvchristian · 06-02-2007, 05:02 AM

I am a rotorhead thru and thru and am fairly knowledgeable about how they operate...but my dream car when i was younger was always the mr2. I sold my first gen rx7 a few months ago and bought an suv..BIG MISTAKE! Now i need to be in a sportscar again and i am debating between being in an mr2(probably a mk1 to be as easy on the wallet as possible) or a second gen rx7(had a first gen, time for something new). I love the high rpm and the unique attribute of the 7 but i have always wanted a mr2(rear mouted engine FTW!)...is there anyone one with past experience with both cars? I realize everyone on here will be biased towards the mr2 but that's okay.....i just really wanted to hear what pros you guys/gals have to say about your rides compared to other imports...

Mr2crazybyong · 06-02-2007, 08:43 AM

IMO, id go for the RX7 against the MK1, if it were an MK2, MK2 FTW! but on the other hand, you can't beat the toyota reliability! i heard those old rotary engines are a pain!

aussie export · 06-04-2007, 01:31 PM

I bought a '91 MR2 turbo the same time my best friend bought a '93 RX7. I can tell you that if you want reliability, go with the MR2. My friend's FD had maintenance issues up the wazoo- and they're weren't cheap either. Rotary engines are fun, but expensive. If you have the cash flow, go with the FD. If not, MKI is the best option for reliable and inexpensive fun!

lvchristian · 06-04-2007, 01:35 PM

thats kinda what i was thinkin - "reliable fun" i have my heart set on a mk1 but i wouldnt mind owning another rotary if i find a mint one

Mach2 · 06-04-2007, 02:04 PM

2nd gen is the favorite one everybody likes right? If so the only reason I would say RX7 is for further down the line if you are looking at doing major MAJOR mods you have that V8 option which IMO would be crazy fun. But I think I saw the word budget in there some where so yeah MR2 FTW.

RePete · 06-04-2007, 03:03 PM

^ I think you're thinking of the 3rd gen RX-7, the 2nd gen is the one that resembles a more generic 944. The 2nd gen is very rare if you're looking for exclusivity, but the MK1 MR2 is way more reliable, even at 20 years old.

Mach2 · 06-04-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RePete

^ I think you're thinking of the 3rd gen RX-7, the 2nd gen is the one that resembles a more generic 944. The 2nd gen is very rare if you're looking for exclusivity, but the MK1 MR2 is way more reliable, even at 20 years old.

werd, thanks for the correction but that one isnt bad either. I do have to say thogh an old looking car that uns like an old cqar is not as fun as an old car that runs w/o problems and is fast as a new one.

thirdvector · 06-04-2007, 03:57 PM

I test drove a Gen2 RX-7 turbo (by myself, thanfully) pretty hard. I also own a 86 NA MR2 and I'd have to say the MR2 is not quite as powerful, but quite a bit more fun to drive anyway. Even with my blown struts (replacing soon), my MKI handles better. Now, that was only 1 experience with an RX-7, so I can't reliably give a blanket statement. However, the 7 felt pretty solid and didn't have any shudders, shakes, squeaks, banging, or any other indication that anything was wrong with it.

my 2 cent.

TigerZ · 06-05-2007, 02:19 PM

i thought i was the only one who had to make a decision between an mr2 vs rx7 and damn everyone is doin the same thing.

aussie export · 06-05-2007, 02:34 PM

Both are becoming collector cars, so which ever one you do end up with, TAKE CARE OF IT!!

TigerZ · 06-05-2007, 03:59 PM

got my 86 mr2 a few days ago. dont worry it has a good home with a good restoration future.

06-02-2007, 05:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
lvchristian No Skills Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	mr2 or 2nd gen rx7? I am a rotorhead thru and thru and am fairly knowledgeable about how they operate...but my dream car when i was younger was always the mr2. I sold my first gen rx7 a few months ago and bought an suv..BIG MISTAKE! Now i need to be in a sportscar again and i am debating between being in an mr2(probably a mk1 to be as easy on the wallet as possible) or a second gen rx7(had a first gen, time for something new). I love the high rpm and the unique attribute of the 7 but i have always wanted a mr2(rear mouted engine FTW!)...is there anyone one with past experience with both cars? I realize everyone on here will be biased towards the mr2 but that's okay.....i just really wanted to hear what pros you guys/gals have to say about your rides compared to other imports...

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06-02-2007, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mr2crazybyong It's a toyota, nuff said! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philippines Posts: 487 Thanks: 23 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	IMO, id go for the RX7 against the MK1, if it were an MK2, MK2 FTW! but on the other hand, you can't beat the toyota reliability! i heard those old rotary engines are a pain!

06-04-2007, 01:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
aussie export I-95 H8R Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I bought a '91 MR2 turbo the same time my best friend bought a '93 RX7. I can tell you that if you want reliability, go with the MR2. My friend's FD had maintenance issues up the wazoo- and they're weren't cheap either. Rotary engines are fun, but expensive. If you have the cash flow, go with the FD. If not, MKI is the best option for reliable and inexpensive fun!

06-04-2007, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
lvchristian No Skills Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	thats kinda what i was thinkin - "reliable fun" i have my heart set on a mk1 but i wouldnt mind owning another rotary if i find a mint one

06-04-2007, 02:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mach2 Flame Retardant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 722 Thanks: 53 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	2nd gen is the favorite one everybody likes right? If so the only reason I would say RX7 is for further down the line if you are looking at doing major MAJOR mods you have that V8 option which IMO would be crazy fun. But I think I saw the word budget in there some where so yeah MR2 FTW.

06-04-2007, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
RePete 17x7 +40, just say no. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vantastic, BC Posts: 809 Thanks: 0 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	^ I think you're thinking of the 3rd gen RX-7, the 2nd gen is the one that resembles a more generic 944. The 2nd gen is very rare if you're looking for exclusivity, but the MK1 MR2 is way more reliable, even at 20 years old.

06-04-2007, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
thirdvector Pixel Pusher Join Date: May 2007 Location: atlanta Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I test drove a Gen2 RX-7 turbo (by myself, thanfully) pretty hard. I also own a 86 NA MR2 and I'd have to say the MR2 is not quite as powerful, but quite a bit more fun to drive anyway. Even with my blown struts (replacing soon), my MKI handles better. Now, that was only 1 experience with an RX-7, so I can't reliably give a blanket statement. However, the 7 felt pretty solid and didn't have any shudders, shakes, squeaks, banging, or any other indication that anything was wrong with it. my 2 cent.

06-05-2007, 02:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
TigerZ No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 26 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i thought i was the only one who had to make a decision between an mr2 vs rx7 and damn everyone is doin the same thing.

06-05-2007, 02:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
aussie export I-95 H8R Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Both are becoming collector cars, so which ever one you do end up with, TAKE CARE OF IT!!

06-05-2007, 03:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
TigerZ No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 26 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	got my 86 mr2 a few days ago. dont worry it has a good home with a good restoration future.