SW20_3sgte
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Monday, November 29, 2010 0:22 PM
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What do you like about the MR2 so much?
This is my first MR2 and there are so many things going for it.
Neat Styling, all the proportions seem to be right on.
Its amazing that they could use the same chassis from 1989 to 2000, Shows how well its aged.
A vast selection of Factory Engine Options:
Gen 2 3sge/3sgte
Gen 3 3sge/3sgte
Gen 4 Beams
A vast selection of Aftermarket Motors
3vz
1mz
2grfe
Due to the similarities amongst the years, there is also countless aftermarket support which makes modifications a breeze.
Feel free to add in your own opinion :)
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wiz
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 0:30 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by SW20_3sgte
This is my first MR2 and there are so many things going for it.
Neat Styling, all the proportions seem to be right on.
Its amazing that they could use the same chassis from 1989 to 2000, Shows how well its aged.
A vast selection of Factory Engine Options:
Gen 2 3sge/3sgte
Gen 3 3sge/3sgte
Gen 4 Beams
A vast selection of Aftermarket Motors
3vz
1mz
2grfe
Due to the similarities amongst the years, there is also countless aftermarket support which makes modifications a breeze.
Feel free to add in your own opinion :)
I think the main thing in their favour is their looks. In particular the SW20 shape which has been around for over 20 years and still looks modern in design.
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Bionikal
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 0:36 PM
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I love the fact that it leaks, I love the fact that everything is so expencive, I love the fact that its a beach to work on.
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surok
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 0:36 PM
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yep the SW20 shape looks gorgeous, the amount of "Go" you can pack into the engine bay is astonishing and i love the way they drive.
nothing i have driven can match them(for the price range i can afford)
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MRTurbo
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 0:44 PM
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Everything apart from the fact it drinks petrol and you cant fit anything in it. 
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mr2pod
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 0:47 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by SW20_3sgte
This is my first MR2 and there are so many things going for it.
Neat Styling, all the proportions seem to be right on.
Its amazing that they could use the same chassis from 1989 to 2000, Shows how well its aged.
A vast selection of Factory Engine Options:
Gen 2 3sge/3sgte
Gen 3 3sge/3sgte
Gen 4 Beams
A vast selection of Aftermarket Motors
3vz
1mz
2grfe
Due to the similarities amongst the years, there is also countless aftermarket support which makes modifications a breeze.
Feel free to add in your own opinion :)
I love my 1988 AW11.... oh hang that doesn't fit in here...ooops I love my 4agze.... oops there we go again....
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5SGTE
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 9:53 AM
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Cant believe no one has said 'the handling'.
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robk
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 10:27 AM
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Rarity compared to similar cars, and the looks of course.
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ashtwo
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 10:33 AM
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haha bionikal too true... at least mine doesn't leak yet touch wood
yeah for me it's gotta be handling, performance and the styling, a fun car at a reasonable price and something a bit different to all the skylines and wrx's etc.
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mr_ken
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 11:17 AM
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the fact that MR layout is superior to FR layout, and even FF layout.
MR>RR>AWD>FF>poo poo>FR.
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cogs
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 11:54 AM
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I love that it goes where you point it, without fuss.
I love that a mate with an S15 calls my MR2 "the road going go-kart."
I love how it pops and burbles when you just touch the throttle while coasting.
I love that it inspires me to continually tinker in a quest to make it go faster.
I love that it's 20 years old but doesn't rattle, clunk or creak (hardtops only for this one), and everything works.
I love the perfect driving position.
I love that the fun of driving it makes the contortionist acts to work on it worthwhile.
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5SGTE
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 12:08 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by mr_ken
MR>RR>AWD>FF>poo poo>FR.
FF better than FR, NO WAY, FF is wayyyyyy at the bottom of the list. FR is fun.
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kameleon
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 12:44 AM
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affordability v's end performance result
If you cannot even identify something you like about your MR2 i think thats a sign you should sell.
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chunkmo
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 1:28 PM
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Love the styling that being a mid engined car gives it + its ability to go around corners effortlessly
I love how small it is and that its lower than most cars, even at stock height
The pedals seem to be placed perfectly for heel-toe
Its rare enough that you wont see one every day
Not having to cart people around all the time
That each generation (AW/SW/ZZW) can hold their own and are not necessarily better/worse than the others
Because I have one...
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Col
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RE: What do you like about the MR2 so much?
Monday, November 29, 2010 1:34 PM
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You can't fit 3 kids in it 
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