Big Question

GLT-4-6 · 07-12-2006, 02:57 AM

I have a 89 Toyota 4-Runner and a 98 Mitsubishi Eclipse. I am selling the Eclipse because I like my Toyota more. My dream car is a 93-98 Supra but I don't have that kind of money so I'm looking at a MR2. What are the ups and downs of MR2s? I am planning on getting a turboed one so any advice would be great.

If anyone is interested in the Eclipse I have pics and I am asking $7,000. It has 76k miles on it, a 5-speed trans, and power eveything.It is very clean with a few extras.

Raptor13x · 07-12-2006, 03:04 AM

Welcome to the board.

What are you really looking for in a sports car?

GLT-4-6 · 07-12-2006, 03:14 AM

I am looking for something that handles good, has a huge aftermarket, is an import, and most important hauls a$$.

Raptor13x · 07-12-2006, 04:30 AM

Well, the MR2 handles great, has a pretty good aftermarket, is an import, and can haul *** if you have a lot of $$$. Drag racing isn't the car's forte, but a few 2's have pulled some very respectable times at the strip. A road course is really where the MR2 is at home.

The up sides are the rarity factor, you pretty much never see another one on the road, it's mostly pretty reliable, it handles great, it looks fabulous, it's unbelievable fun to drive fast, and you can get a pretty good example for not a whole lot of money.

The down sides are the fact that Toyota charges a fortune for parts, the car is challenging to drive fast, getting tons of horsepower is very expensive compared to a lot of other cars out there, and since it's so rare sometimes it's difficult to find certain parts.

GLT-4-6 · 07-12-2006, 02:38 PM

So your saying since I am broke off my a** I shouldn't get one right? Maybe I should get a Celica.

sinESter · 07-12-2006, 03:27 PM

well, like raptor said, u can definatly get some go fast in these cars, but u cant do it on hopes and dreams alone. if ur into drag racing, you might want to look for another car, unless you have some money to play around with.

Raptor13x · 07-12-2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GLT-4-6

So your saying since I am broke off my a** I shouldn't get one right? Maybe I should get a Celica.

If you're broke off your *** but really want a 2, you could still get an NA version. They're cheaper, more reliable, and still good fun. I'd recommend paying off all your debts before blowing money on cars.

GLT-4-6 · 07-12-2006, 05:05 PM

My only debt is my damn Eclipse. Non-turboed pos! I will never own another n/a car they suck a big'n. I guess I'll wait a while before I get my MR2- oh well

Raptor13x · 07-12-2006, 05:11 PM

After it's sold how much $$ will you have to work with? You can get a pretty good '91-'92 turbo for $5-6k.

GLT-4-6 · 07-12-2006, 05:16 PM

Selling the pos pays off its loan and I can get another loan but my bank won't finance anything older than a 95 and I don't want to pay more than $7,000 for a car right now.

imweip · 07-12-2006, 05:22 PM

I have to commend you for asking questions about the car before buying it. I bought a mkIII supra thinking it would make a great track car, and in reality, it's a great drag car, but too heavy for good track use. I sold it and got my MR2. As for cars, I did a search on autotrader, and there isnt much around you. I found a 91 turbo that looks ok for $6k. here is a link http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=287

Raptor13x · 07-12-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GLT-4-6

Selling the pos pays off its loan and I can get another loan but my bank won't finance anything older than a 95 and I don't want to pay more than $7,000 for a car right now.

Ah, yeah. You're probably best off just buying a beater until you can scrape together some money. There's no sense in going into debt over a car, especially a toy.

That's why I'm driving a '95 Civic sedan right now.

That, and 42mpg city.

GLT-4-6 · 07-14-2006, 02:48 AM

Thanks for the help. I'm fixing my 4-Runner and getting a beater chevy-its real cheap thats the only reason.

07-12-2006, 02:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
GLT-4-6 domestic car hater Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock,TX Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Big Question I have a 89 Toyota 4-Runner and a 98 Mitsubishi Eclipse. I am selling the Eclipse because I like my Toyota more. My dream car is a 93-98 Supra but I don't have that kind of money so I'm looking at a MR2. What are the ups and downs of MR2s? I am planning on getting a turboed one so any advice would be great. If anyone is interested in the Eclipse I have pics and I am asking $7,000. It has 76k miles on it, a 5-speed trans, and power eveything.It is very clean with a few extras.

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07-12-2006, 03:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Raptor13x Show me your genitals Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 50 miles east of Hell, 2 hours from Climax Posts: 3,590 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Welcome to the board. What are you really looking for in a sports car?

07-12-2006, 03:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
GLT-4-6 domestic car hater Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock,TX Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I am looking for something that handles good, has a huge aftermarket, is an import, and most important hauls a$$.

07-12-2006, 04:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Raptor13x Show me your genitals Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 50 miles east of Hell, 2 hours from Climax Posts: 3,590 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Well, the MR2 handles great, has a pretty good aftermarket, is an import, and can haul *** if you have a lot of $$$. Drag racing isn't the car's forte, but a few 2's have pulled some very respectable times at the strip. A road course is really where the MR2 is at home. The up sides are the rarity factor, you pretty much never see another one on the road, it's mostly pretty reliable, it handles great, it looks fabulous, it's unbelievable fun to drive fast, and you can get a pretty good example for not a whole lot of money. The down sides are the fact that Toyota charges a fortune for parts, the car is challenging to drive fast, getting tons of horsepower is very expensive compared to a lot of other cars out there, and since it's so rare sometimes it's difficult to find certain parts.

07-12-2006, 02:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
GLT-4-6 domestic car hater Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock,TX Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	So your saying since I am broke off my a** I shouldn't get one right? Maybe I should get a Celica.

07-12-2006, 03:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
sinESter quick like a minx Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: portland Posts: 486 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	well, like raptor said, u can definatly get some go fast in these cars, but u cant do it on hopes and dreams alone. if ur into drag racing, you might want to look for another car, unless you have some money to play around with.

07-12-2006, 05:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
GLT-4-6 domestic car hater Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock,TX Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	My only debt is my damn Eclipse. Non-turboed pos! I will never own another n/a car they suck a big'n. I guess I'll wait a while before I get my MR2- oh well

07-12-2006, 05:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Raptor13x Show me your genitals Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 50 miles east of Hell, 2 hours from Climax Posts: 3,590 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	After it's sold how much $$ will you have to work with? You can get a pretty good '91-'92 turbo for $5-6k.

07-12-2006, 05:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
GLT-4-6 domestic car hater Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock,TX Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Selling the pos pays off its loan and I can get another loan but my bank won't finance anything older than a 95 and I don't want to pay more than $7,000 for a car right now.

07-12-2006, 05:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
imweip Devil's Advocate for Hire Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 796 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I have to commend you for asking questions about the car before buying it. I bought a mkIII supra thinking it would make a great track car, and in reality, it's a great drag car, but too heavy for good track use. I sold it and got my MR2. As for cars, I did a search on autotrader, and there isnt much around you. I found a 91 turbo that looks ok for $6k. here is a link http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=287

07-14-2006, 02:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
GLT-4-6 domestic car hater Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock,TX Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks for the help. I'm fixing my 4-Runner and getting a beater chevy-its real cheap thats the only reason.