Features/Items on the MKI that are better than the MKII - Page 3

TheAmazingDave · 10-07-2005, 09:00 PM

Case and point (or is it the other way around?...):

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Originally Posted by EL PAALO

****in' oooooff!

zman336 · 10-08-2005, 12:03 AM

Damnit, I just got over my urge to find a mk1 cause I dont have the cash right now and this thread pops up.

Mister2.2 · 10-08-2005, 01:10 AM

Yeah, really!

Tyler · 10-15-2005, 01:23 AM

hey what about the stock rims.. i think there pretty nice i like them alot better than the 91 92 wheels

carcrazyguy · 11-04-2005, 11:39 PM

I am pretty objective since I have had several of both generations. Either way, two things I like better about MKI's (what the thread was originally about)...For $2000-$2500 you can buy a near mint MKI, versus a trashed MKII. For NA's in the US - there is no contest about the engine either...a 7500 RPM screamer versus a stodgy Camry engine that happens to be attached to the wrong gear ratios (meant for the JDM engine). I guess if I had never driven or owned an MKI then I would be a MKII snob also (because they look better than almost anything else) but a few hours behind the wheel and it is a totally different ballgame. Don't get me wrong, I could also do a thread on things I like better about the MKII...so please don't pick my post apart. Either way, $2000-ish for a near mint car that actually still looks cool to 85% of the world, gets 30+ MPG and feels like a slow Indy Car is not bad.
The ultimate MR2 however would be a MKI (mechanically) that looked just like an MKII.

Beau Corso · 11-09-2005, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mr2slow4you

Hmmm, atleast our cars see some ass..unlike your box

the only ass you guys see is 5 point slow ass, as he is smoking you down to the next stoplight!

i keed, i keed. you also see MKI ass while it passes you on the course too

bazooka tooth · 11-14-2005, 01:53 AM

lets all just agree on the mk1.5 or mk2.-5 ............done and done
mod please close thread j/k

DaNky · 05-04-2006, 10:18 PM

I love the Mk1, it's like a kids dream come true...I don't know about you guys; but I've wanted to drive a spaceship ever since I was a little kid. The MK1 gets me just that much closer to achieving my goal.

tksmr2 · 05-05-2006, 03:51 PM

People who say they dont' like a MK1's looks just haven't seen a nice one. Just look at the number of ugly new cars and compare it to a MK1/AW11. You might think twice about calling it ugly.

Anyway, I like MK2's also, but only the turbo.

Todd
87sc
www.cardomain.com/id/tksmr2

docneon · 05-05-2006, 05:17 PM

I loved my 86 MKI even though it had more bondo than metal which didn't give it a lot of chassis rigidity. I would love to have one of each gen, but space and $$ is limited. For the price, you can't beat the power of the MK2 turbo.

I liked the headlight switch on the MK1. It was much easier to tell what position it was in. I didn't like it when I had to replace it though...$$

SilverMR2 · 05-05-2006, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carcrazyguy

I am pretty objective since I have had several of both generations. Either way, two things I like better about MKI's (what the thread was originally about)..for $2000-ish for a near mint car that actually still looks cool to 85% of the world, gets 30+ MPG and feels like a slow Indy Car is not bad.
The ultimate MR2 however would be a MKI (mechanically) that looked just like an MKII.

Or find one in good body condition that needs a motor like i did pay 500 for the car and 500 for a JDm takeout motor.. and swap it in and $1000 you have a clean MKI. and for those that want to see my $500 car..

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2332414

Pics of the motor will be up on Monday going to Tampa to pick it up on Sat. morn.

tksmr2 · 05-05-2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by docneon

I liked the headlight switch on the MK1. It was much easier to tell what position it was in. I didn't like it when I had to replace it though...$$

Ah, you just need to be a bargain hunter for MK1 parts. Everything is cheap if you know were to look and sometimes those switches can be re-soldered to fix them. I've got 2 or 3 extra switches at home. My original one is still good so far.

Todd
87sc
www.cardomain.com/id/tksmr2

Senko · 05-05-2006, 09:14 PM

I love mk1s cause they are dirt cheap to fix up! got my 87 for 200$ WITH an engine (snapped cam) dont feel like trying to figure out any other issues with it so swapping in a GZE. but suspension, brakes, everything can be had on ebay for next to nothing.

carcrazyguy · 05-10-2006, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverMR2

Or find one in good body condition that needs a motor like i did pay 500 for the car and 500 for a JDm takeout motor.. and swap it in and $1000 you have a clean MKI.

Agreed - I am just too impatient to go that route...I am not getting any younger.
I simply bought a near mint MKI for less than many people pay for a set of rims and / or body kit for their MKII.
Here is my current MKI - and I bought it exactly as seen below other than the rims I added - The only work I have ever done on it in a year of ownership is two oil changes and some cleaning.
You guys that were at the meet a couple weeks ago in Asheville can attest as to the car's condition.

docneon · 05-10-2006, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by carcrazyguy

Looks like a very nice car...me likes

SilverMR2 · 05-10-2006, 05:44 PM

I like that it looks really good. i can't wait to see what mine looks like after a little buffing and polishing

carcrazyguy · 05-10-2006, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverMR2

I like that it looks really good. i can't wait to see what mine looks like after a little buffing and polishing

My car has original paint and it looks almost new after a wax (as seen in the picture). Unfortunately however, being red and 18 years old it will fade somewhat if you go more than a couple weeks without a wax. Either way, I would rather wax it often than paint over original paint when not necessary - not to mention saving a couple thousand bucks.

DaNky · 05-11-2006, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by carcrazyguy

Diiaaannngg, that's a sexy car. I love those rims. And who knows where I could get a side scoop like that for an '86 MK1?

canadam · 05-11-2006, 03:27 PM

From an 87, 88 or 89. They changed the style of the vent then.

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Originally Posted by DaNky

Diiaaannngg, that's a sexy car. I love those rims. And who knows where I could get a side scoop like that for an '86 MK1?

CpuZapper · 05-11-2006, 03:27 PM

Off of an '87+

EDIT: Damnit canadam, you beat me!

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carcrazyguy Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 139 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I am pretty objective since I have had several of both generations. Either way, two things I like better about MKI's (what the thread was originally about)...For $2000-$2500 you can buy a near mint MKI, versus a trashed MKII. For NA's in the US - there is no contest about the engine either...a 7500 RPM screamer versus a stodgy Camry engine that happens to be attached to the wrong gear ratios (meant for the JDM engine). I guess if I had never driven or owned an MKI then I would be a MKII snob also (because they look better than almost anything else) but a few hours behind the wheel and it is a totally different ballgame. Don't get me wrong, I could also do a thread on things I like better about the MKII...so please don't pick my post apart. Either way, $2000-ish for a near mint car that actually still looks cool to 85% of the world, gets 30+ MPG and feels like a slow Indy Car is not bad. The ultimate MR2 however would be a MKI (mechanically) that looked just like an MKII.

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bazooka tooth No Skills Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	lets all just agree on the mk1.5 or mk2.-5 ............done and done mod please close thread j/k

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DaNky No Skills Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I love the Mk1, it's like a kids dream come true...I don't know about you guys; but I've wanted to drive a spaceship ever since I was a little kid. The MK1 gets me just that much closer to achieving my goal.

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tksmr2 . Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Redneck/Hickville PA Posts: 512 Thanks: 7 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	People who say they dont' like a MK1's looks just haven't seen a nice one. Just look at the number of ugly new cars and compare it to a MK1/AW11. You might think twice about calling it ugly. Anyway, I like MK2's also, but only the turbo. Todd 87sc www.cardomain.com/id/tksmr2

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docneon former 2 owner :( Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Round 'bout Chicago Posts: 287 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I loved my 86 MKI even though it had more bondo than metal which didn't give it a lot of chassis rigidity. I would love to have one of each gen, but space and $$ is limited. For the price, you can't beat the power of the MK2 turbo. I liked the headlight switch on the MK1. It was much easier to tell what position it was in. I didn't like it when I had to replace it though...$$

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Senko Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I love mk1s cause they are dirt cheap to fix up! got my 87 for 200$ WITH an engine (snapped cam) dont feel like trying to figure out any other issues with it so swapping in a GZE. but suspension, brakes, everything can be had on ebay for next to nothing.

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SilverMR2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I like that it looks really good. i can't wait to see what mine looks like after a little buffing and polishing

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