New guy with some ?s

Dustkicker · 06-16-2008, 04:49 PM

I've been looking for a 94-95 Mr2 off and on for a while and quite often the past month but haven't had any luck fiding one.
I have decided to go with a newer model (Black 05 model) and was wondering what are the difference among the years 2000-2005.
I always had an interest in Mr2s since the first ones came out in the late 80s.
Thanks

o6spdracer · 06-16-2008, 05:36 PM

Here is a '95 for sale: MK 2 MR2 - Turbo : 1995 Toyota MR2 Turbo

supunna_picta · 06-16-2008, 10:12 PM

03+ minor styling changes: front bumper style (integrated fogs), projector headlights, body colored intake side vents, rear tail lights and bumper grill changes and 05 had 6 disc in dash changer. There's some chromed accents inside too.

performance wise 03+ had additional chassis bracing, 16 inch rear tires. I can't remember which year they offered LSD as an option but I have it in the 05. Oh, they did change the suspension geometry so if you're looking at a stock unit it might ride a little higher than earlier model years.

There were also some color options added.

Dustkicker · 06-17-2008, 06:20 AM

06spd. Thanks for the link, but I have seen that vehicle and for 15k I would rather get a MK3.

Sup, Thanks for the input. I haven't notice many changes over the years with the MK3 and wanted to double check.

Wheelman_13 · 06-17-2008, 09:07 AM

I assume you've driven, and like the way both models drive (94/95 & 00-05)? They represent two rather different experiences, neither bad, but they are certainly different. It's just a little bit of a jump for me (mentally) to go from thinking about driving a late MKII to thinking about a MKIII. Anything keeping you away from a really clean '93?

Good luck whichever way you go!

REDTWO · 07-07-2008, 04:44 PM

Both the Mk II and Mk III are great cars in their own right. Driven all three gens, respect each one for their strengths and own a Mk II. As of July 4, 2008, noon it is now legal to buy and import Mk IIIs to Canada, so maybe a Mk III will be joining the stable in the near future.
Whichever one you buy, good luck.

canadam · 07-07-2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDTWO

so maybe a Mk III will be joining the stable in the near future.

I hope to be getting one too! It looks like they've even updated the RIV Admissibility list already

supunna_picta · 07-07-2008, 08:31 PM

I thought it was a 15 year wait or something, did that rule change? Still, pretty cool - maybe we'll get some more aftermarket support with a wider enthusiast base.

The RIV list is entertaining - the 15 year rule is nearly pointless according to the admissible list. Then you get statements like this:
Admissible: "2002 TO 2009 All Scion models, if built after September 1st, 2007"

Not sure how you build a 2002 model in the year 2007.

canadam · 07-08-2008, 02:56 PM

It appears the vehicle status has changed from inadmissible to Canada with the rewriting of Canadian bumper stander laws.

06-16-2008, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dustkicker No Skills Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	New guy with some ?s I've been looking for a 94-95 Mr2 off and on for a while and quite often the past month but haven't had any luck fiding one. I have decided to go with a newer model (Black 05 model) and was wondering what are the difference among the years 2000-2005. I always had an interest in Mr2s since the first ones came out in the late 80s. Thanks

07-07-2008, 08:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
supunna_picta No Skills Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 222 Thanks: 2 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I thought it was a 15 year wait or something, did that rule change? Still, pretty cool - maybe we'll get some more aftermarket support with a wider enthusiast base. The RIV list is entertaining - the 15 year rule is nearly pointless according to the admissible list. Then you get statements like this: Admissible: "2002 TO 2009 All Scion models, if built after September 1st, 2007" Not sure how you build a 2002 model in the year 2007. Last edited by supunna_picta; 07-07-2008 at 08:42 PM..

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06-16-2008, 05:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Here is a '95 for sale: MK 2 MR2 - Turbo : 1995 Toyota MR2 Turbo

06-16-2008, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
supunna_picta No Skills Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 222 Thanks: 2 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	03+ minor styling changes: front bumper style (integrated fogs), projector headlights, body colored intake side vents, rear tail lights and bumper grill changes and 05 had 6 disc in dash changer. There's some chromed accents inside too. performance wise 03+ had additional chassis bracing, 16 inch rear tires. I can't remember which year they offered LSD as an option but I have it in the 05. Oh, they did change the suspension geometry so if you're looking at a stock unit it might ride a little higher than earlier model years. There were also some color options added.

06-17-2008, 06:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dustkicker No Skills Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	06spd. Thanks for the link, but I have seen that vehicle and for 15k I would rather get a MK3. Sup, Thanks for the input. I haven't notice many changes over the years with the MK3 and wanted to double check.

06-17-2008, 09:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Wheelman_13 I need an adapter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 275 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I assume you've driven, and like the way both models drive (94/95 & 00-05)? They represent two rather different experiences, neither bad, but they are certainly different. It's just a little bit of a jump for me (mentally) to go from thinking about driving a late MKII to thinking about a MKIII. Anything keeping you away from a really clean '93? Good luck whichever way you go!

07-07-2008, 04:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
REDTWO No Skills Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Abbotsford, BC Canada Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Both the Mk II and Mk III are great cars in their own right. Driven all three gens, respect each one for their strengths and own a Mk II. As of July 4, 2008, noon it is now legal to buy and import Mk IIIs to Canada, so maybe a Mk III will be joining the stable in the near future. Whichever one you buy, good luck.

07-08-2008, 02:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
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% )	It appears the vehicle status has changed from inadmissible to Canada with the rewriting of Canadian bumper stander laws.