MR2, Girl car?

Gigawarez · 06-07-2009, 03:29 PM

Iam new to the mr2 scene and hopefully will be part of it soon. I'd like to buy a mk3 mr2 but have gotten alot of people saying its a "girl car" and "cute." Despite what other people have said, what do you think about a mr2?

Davis · 06-07-2009, 03:38 PM

First off, Welcome!

No doubt it's cute, matter of fact all the Mks are cute. Who cares what other people think. The Spyder is an awesome drivers car. It's all about that smirk you get when you fly through corners.

Mark_Dorman · 06-07-2009, 03:42 PM

That just means girls will like it

mr29180 · 06-07-2009, 04:07 PM

mk3 + u= girls LOL

Gigawarez · 06-07-2009, 04:13 PM

Wow, thank you all for your quick respones. You have encouraged me to buy a mk3. Within a couple months of further research and saving, I too will also be a proud mr2 owner!

Davis · 06-07-2009, 04:17 PM

No problem, glad we can help!

Now go and have fun researching!

Here are some sites that will make you feel like your at home:

Welcome to Texas Mr2

and

Spyderchat.com: The Online Community for Toyota MR2 Spyder Enthusiasts!

Just don't leave us now.

Denz · 06-07-2009, 05:44 PM

Mk1,2,3 MR2's are all slightly girly, the MK3 esp, so is the MX5/ Miata. Thats justbecause whats seen as a mans car in a lot of places is big lumbering v8's

mr2_guy · 06-07-2009, 06:02 PM

I seen more guys driving Mk2/ Mk3 then girls.

328FTW · 06-07-2009, 06:42 PM

Ricers like to call my car girly car because it isn't manly without a 20ft high spoiler and 0inch ground clearance

no one has called my car girly after being strapped into it though

1stgen · 06-07-2009, 06:57 PM

I have always thought an MR2 as a girly car because it is so damn sexy..

Davis · 06-07-2009, 07:14 PM

Cavanagh · 06-07-2009, 09:59 PM

Hahaha

1stgen · 06-07-2009, 10:00 PM

lol...that miata is just holding up those vipers that have already lapped him once...

Jbauer47 · 06-07-2009, 10:22 PM

If you are remotely concerned about what people think then don't get a MK3, it is girly looking. I know, I had a Solar Yellow 2001. However, if you dont care and want a great car then the spyder is an excellent choice for a car. It is unfortunate that it suffers from '"miata syndrome" in that people stay away from it because they are afraid of what people will say despite the fact its a true drivers car and racers take them seriously.

I find as I get older I care less what people think. Of course if anyone calls my MR2 "girly" I would bust out my other car, then show them girly...

Gigawarez · 06-07-2009, 11:09 PM

Sorry to go off topic but, what are some things I should be looking for when buying a mk3;major issues, years to get, ect? And also, what is a reasonable price?

Davis · 06-07-2009, 11:15 PM

Your not being OT at all.

The early models (00'-02') experienced precat failure which causes the engine to be destroyed over time. So if your going to get the early models, it's best to check if the precats are still intact by taking the o2 sensor out and looking down the pipe with a flashlight. If all is well, it's best to gut the cat or install aftermarket headers, Che's headers are quite popular. Preventative maintenance.

Jbauer47 · 06-07-2009, 11:21 PM

Agreed - earlier models GUT YOUR PRE-CATS if not done already- then down the road a 2zz swap...

mc

Cavanagh · 06-08-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbauer47

I find as I get older I care less what people think. Of course if anyone calls my MR2 "girly" I would bust out my other car, then show them girly...

Owned.

Dooz · 08-07-2009, 03:32 AM

i have a 03 and i pick up atleast 2 girls a night on friday and saterday. in my spyder it has a 2zz did it come stock that year?

Maxuel_SW22_JDM · 08-07-2009, 08:36 AM

I love mk3's. I was about to change my Celica for one, but decided to invest in my mk2. Next year I'm planning to buy one and then 2ZZ swap.

Yup, stock mk3's are kind of girly, my girlfriends have said. If you want to change the attitude of the car put in it a good set of rims, get a lower suspension and possibly change body kit. I've seen a lot of badass mk3's.

Go for it!

06-07-2009, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gigawarez No Skills Join Date: May 2009 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	MR2, Girl car? Iam new to the mr2 scene and hopefully will be part of it soon. I'd like to buy a mk3 mr2 but have gotten alot of people saying its a "girl car" and "cute." Despite what other people have said, what do you think about a mr2?

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06-07-2009, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,728 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	First off, Welcome! No doubt it's cute, matter of fact all the Mks are cute. Who cares what other people think. The Spyder is an awesome drivers car. It's all about that smirk you get when you fly through corners.

06-07-2009, 03:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman And the V6 swap continues Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,125 Thanks: 73 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	That just means girls will like it

06-07-2009, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
mr29180 Cage fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Frisco (bay area) Posts: 852 Thanks: 1 Thanked 29 Times in 25 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	mk3 + u= girls LOL

06-07-2009, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gigawarez No Skills Join Date: May 2009 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Wow, thank you all for your quick respones. You have encouraged me to buy a mk3. Within a couple months of further research and saving, I too will also be a proud mr2 owner!

06-07-2009, 04:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,728 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	No problem, glad we can help! Now go and have fun researching! Here are some sites that will make you feel like your at home: Welcome to Texas Mr2 and Spyderchat.com: The Online Community for Toyota MR2 Spyder Enthusiasts! Just don't leave us now.

06-07-2009, 05:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Denz Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 282 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Mk1,2,3 MR2's are all slightly girly, the MK3 esp, so is the MX5/ Miata. Thats justbecause whats seen as a mans car in a lot of places is big lumbering v8's

06-07-2009, 06:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
mr2_guy Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 120 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I seen more guys driving Mk2/ Mk3 then girls.

06-07-2009, 06:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
328FTW Can you say grippy? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,513 Thanks: 12 Thanked 99 Times in 83 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Ricers like to call my car girly car because it isn't manly without a 20ft high spoiler and 0inch ground clearance no one has called my car girly after being strapped into it though

06-07-2009, 06:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
1stgen Yup Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 381 Thanks: 11 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I have always thought an MR2 as a girly car because it is so damn sexy..

06-07-2009, 07:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,728 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )

06-07-2009, 09:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cavanagh AKA-Eskimo Kid Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield,IL Posts: 181 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Hahaha

06-07-2009, 10:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
1stgen Yup Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 381 Thanks: 11 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	lol...that miata is just holding up those vipers that have already lapped him once...

06-07-2009, 10:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jbauer47 Some Skills Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	If you are remotely concerned about what people think then don't get a MK3, it is girly looking. I know, I had a Solar Yellow 2001. However, if you dont care and want a great car then the spyder is an excellent choice for a car. It is unfortunate that it suffers from '"miata syndrome" in that people stay away from it because they are afraid of what people will say despite the fact its a true drivers car and racers take them seriously. I find as I get older I care less what people think. Of course if anyone calls my MR2 "girly" I would bust out my other car, then show them girly...

06-07-2009, 11:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gigawarez No Skills Join Date: May 2009 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Sorry to go off topic but, what are some things I should be looking for when buying a mk3;major issues, years to get, ect? And also, what is a reasonable price?

06-07-2009, 11:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,728 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Your not being OT at all. The early models (00'-02') experienced precat failure which causes the engine to be destroyed over time. So if your going to get the early models, it's best to check if the precats are still intact by taking the o2 sensor out and looking down the pipe with a flashlight. If all is well, it's best to gut the cat or install aftermarket headers, Che's headers are quite popular. Preventative maintenance.

06-07-2009, 11:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jbauer47 Some Skills Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Agreed - earlier models GUT YOUR PRE-CATS if not done already- then down the road a 2zz swap... mc

08-07-2009, 03:32 AM	#19 (permalink)
Dooz No Skills Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: wagoner, OK Posts: 16 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i have a 03 and i pick up atleast 2 girls a night on friday and saterday. in my spyder it has a 2zz did it come stock that year?

08-07-2009, 08:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
Maxuel_SW22_JDM Going Fast! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mayaguez, PR Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I love mk3's. I was about to change my Celica for one, but decided to invest in my mk2. Next year I'm planning to buy one and then 2ZZ swap. Yup, stock mk3's are kind of girly, my girlfriends have said. If you want to change the attitude of the car put in it a good set of rims, get a lower suspension and possibly change body kit. I've seen a lot of badass mk3's. Go for it!