Features/Items on the MKI that are better than the MKII

DavidV · 02-25-2005, 12:02 AM

I'll start:

Padded center tunnel armrest. Makes sense. Odd that they didn't design something like that into the MKII.

-- DavidV

canadam · 02-25-2005, 01:21 PM

I like superchargers

DavidV · 02-25-2005, 02:17 PM

I'll add another couple...

How about an ashtray door that doesn't disintegrate when you look at it wrong?

-- DavidV

canadam · 02-25-2005, 03:17 PM

OH OH !

Twin Cam 16 embossed on the headrests of the leather seats owns everything !

TomsMR2 · 02-25-2005, 04:10 PM

the feel.. you cant really put it into words, but the driving experience is alot different! my 86 with a 20v was like a little f1 car

Mister2.2 · 02-25-2005, 05:51 PM

Why does everyone break their ashtrays? I've never had a problem with mine...

Umm whats better.... you can replace one for a lot less?

And... that little flat thing on top the dash that looks like a mini golf course. Somebody really should turn that into something useful...like...a mini golf course.

Tuna · 02-25-2005, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister2.2

Why does everyone break their ashtrays? I've never had a problem with mine...

in owning 3 mk2's, i've never had a problem with ashtrays either

Locofrancais MR2Guru · 02-25-2005, 08:00 PM

Having had now 16 MR2's I would have to say I cant lean to any side. I would never give up the handling of an MkI na or sc, or the sheer power from a MkII turbo. I rotate generations just to get my fill. I cant go too long without driving one or the other.

I have never had the pleasure of a NA MkII, but its kinda hard to grow up on caviar and go back to canned peas. Maybe I will eventually grab up a NA and drive it for a while before devising a "demon" plan........

(I like that face)..

#1... I hardly fit in the MkI but it is still comfortable. I feel a lot more comfortable in the MkII.

#2... Why the hell are there still no cup holders. After 5 years you think they'd figure that out. Nothing better than having a cool drink on a hot day with the t-tops out.....without it spilling out in the rear console...

#3... I like the body style change, but I still like the look of an MkI.

#4... BIGGER TRUNK..... Try fitting $300 of groceries in an MkI..... I had to drive home with bread in my lap a few times....

#5... There is a lot more available to the MkII. If there were more for the MkI it would be a tie.

#6... More engine bay space in the MkII. You dont know how much easier that makes my life! I have to deal with so many MkI's I would trade them any day to work on 2x as many MkII's.

#7... I prefer manual steering. I love the feel of the road and the connection you make with the car.

I am sure there is more, but I am off to get dinner, so if I think of anything I will edit...

Boostman · 02-26-2005, 12:49 AM

I like the MKI body style versus the MKII.

Kyle

GReddySetGO · 02-26-2005, 02:13 AM

I too have never had a problem with my ashtray.

Deshi · 02-26-2005, 04:19 PM

Its easier to find an mk1 sunroof than an mk2 sunroof. I really dont like t tops that much, unless of course you got FI. Cuz then its like, O well im fast and i have to look cool, a little extra weight is fine. I also think the MK1 is a lot more roomy. I can take naps in it very easily.

Boostman · 02-26-2005, 07:37 PM

Yeah Deshi when my brother got his MR2 in New Orleans (I live in South Carolina 10hr drive) I sleept in it for 3 hours.

Kyle

Paul Boz · 02-27-2005, 12:45 PM

I like how the mkI looks like it was made for the track. The stance and size look perfect for a road course car. The MkI feels like a big go-kart when you drive it, it's much more connected to the road. Heck, the MkII is a VERY small car compared to a lot out there, and the MkI makes it seem like a 3000gt or something.

MR2Racer28 · 02-28-2005, 11:50 AM

I like the weight of the MKI over the MKII and the way it feels like a go kart when you start taking corners fast.

just_shat · 02-28-2005, 03:38 PM

cheaper and less likley to get stolen

Big Bad Blue 2 Daddy · 02-28-2005, 04:38 PM

ashtreys... we don't need no stinking ashtreys....

mr2gurl4life · 02-28-2005, 05:51 PM

I think the MK1 is gad awful ugly. I would rather have to put a few grand into an mk11 to make it handle better, than sacrifice asthetics. As far as wieght... get a hardtop, add all the cf options, lose the stock seats, the carpet behind the seats, excess luggage(maybe 30lbs off that gut), and before you know it, youre down to the 2200 mark...
I can go without ashtray AND sterio for that matter...

EL PAALO · 02-28-2005, 05:59 PM

^ wow.

I think they look awesome:

mr2gurl4life · 02-28-2005, 06:19 PM

they look like "transformers" to me! like at anysec, its going to convert into some 50 ft monster and start stomping around or something...

EL PAALO · 02-28-2005, 06:23 PM

you mean 5 ft monster, right?

02-25-2005, 12:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
DavidV Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Moss Beach, CA Posts: 454 Thanks: 2 Thanked 49 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Features/Items on the MKI that are better than the MKII I'll start: Padded center tunnel armrest. Makes sense. Odd that they didn't design something like that into the MKII. -- DavidV

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DavidV Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Moss Beach, CA Posts: 454 Thanks: 2 Thanked 49 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I'll add another couple... How about an ashtray door that doesn't disintegrate when you look at it wrong? -- DavidV

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canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 10,399 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (34/100% )	OH OH ! Twin Cam 16 embossed on the headrests of the leather seats owns everything !

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TomsMR2 Still not heraldo. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pineapple under the sea Posts: 4,912 Thanks: 18 Thanked 406 Times in 303 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	the feel.. you cant really put it into words, but the driving experience is alot different! my 86 with a 20v was like a little f1 car

02-25-2005, 05:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Why does everyone break their ashtrays? I've never had a problem with mine... Umm whats better.... you can replace one for a lot less? And... that little flat thing on top the dash that looks like a mini golf course. Somebody really should turn that into something useful...like...a mini golf course.

02-25-2005, 08:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Locofrancais MR2Guru Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 541 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (9/91% )	Having had now 16 MR2's I would have to say I cant lean to any side. I would never give up the handling of an MkI na or sc, or the sheer power from a MkII turbo. I rotate generations just to get my fill. I cant go too long without driving one or the other. I have never had the pleasure of a NA MkII, but its kinda hard to grow up on caviar and go back to canned peas. Maybe I will eventually grab up a NA and drive it for a while before devising a "demon" plan........ (I like that face).. #1... I hardly fit in the MkI but it is still comfortable. I feel a lot more comfortable in the MkII. #2... Why the hell are there still no cup holders. After 5 years you think they'd figure that out. Nothing better than having a cool drink on a hot day with the t-tops out.....without it spilling out in the rear console... #3... I like the body style change, but I still like the look of an MkI. #4... BIGGER TRUNK..... Try fitting $300 of groceries in an MkI..... I had to drive home with bread in my lap a few times.... #5... There is a lot more available to the MkII. If there were more for the MkI it would be a tie. #6... More engine bay space in the MkII. You dont know how much easier that makes my life! I have to deal with so many MkI's I would trade them any day to work on 2x as many MkII's. #7... I prefer manual steering. I love the feel of the road and the connection you make with the car. I am sure there is more, but I am off to get dinner, so if I think of anything I will edit...

02-26-2005, 12:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Boostman Little Fingers Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I like the MKI body style versus the MKII. Kyle

02-26-2005, 02:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
GReddySetGO Forced Fed @ 20psi Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 456 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	I too have never had a problem with my ashtray.

02-26-2005, 04:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Deshi Sexy Hair Skills Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Los Angeles (Bitch!) Posts: 591 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Its easier to find an mk1 sunroof than an mk2 sunroof. I really dont like t tops that much, unless of course you got FI. Cuz then its like, O well im fast and i have to look cool, a little extra weight is fine. I also think the MK1 is a lot more roomy. I can take naps in it very easily.

02-26-2005, 07:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Boostman Little Fingers Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Yeah Deshi when my brother got his MR2 in New Orleans (I live in South Carolina 10hr drive) I sleept in it for 3 hours. Kyle

02-27-2005, 12:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Paul Boz Nice Probe dood! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 197 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I like how the mkI looks like it was made for the track. The stance and size look perfect for a road course car. The MkI feels like a big go-kart when you drive it, it's much more connected to the road. Heck, the MkII is a VERY small car compared to a lot out there, and the MkI makes it seem like a 3000gt or something.

02-28-2005, 11:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
MR2Racer28 Fastest MKI In Socal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Temple City, CA Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I like the weight of the MKI over the MKII and the way it feels like a go kart when you start taking corners fast.

02-28-2005, 03:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
just_shat ^awesomer than you^ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: pasadena Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	cheaper and less likley to get stolen

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Big Bad Blue 2 Daddy Master Yoda Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ashtreys... we don't need no stinking ashtreys....

02-28-2005, 05:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
mr2gurl4life lesbos are HOTT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: THE ISLE OF LESBOS Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I think the MK1 is gad awful ugly. I would rather have to put a few grand into an mk11 to make it handle better, than sacrifice asthetics. As far as wieght... get a hardtop, add all the cf options, lose the stock seats, the carpet behind the seats, excess luggage(maybe 30lbs off that gut), and before you know it, youre down to the 2200 mark... I can go without ashtray AND sterio for that matter...

02-28-2005, 06:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
mr2gurl4life lesbos are HOTT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: THE ISLE OF LESBOS Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	they look like "transformers" to me! like at anysec, its going to convert into some 50 ft monster and start stomping around or something...

02-28-2005, 06:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
EL PAALO Wheels make the car. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 2,671 Thanks: 4 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	you mean 5 ft monster, right?