Notices
Automotive Discussion Automotive talk that is not technical can be posted here. Posts must address the general population.

MR2 Reliability

Thread Tools
 
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:57 AM
  #11  
ToyotaTechGeek's Avatar
ToyotaTechGeek
brake/steer/throttle
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,542
Likes: 0
From: sod off you bloody wanker
ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek
Default Re: MR2 Reliability

mr2oc...yeah, also a BUNCH of bullshit too! mr2board.com...much better alternative than the oc nazis.

most people have problems getting over the fact that it's midship. wrenching is is bit different in approach, but by-and-large, it's a car. 20+ should be fine and do-able as long as your right foot doesn't get itchy and as long as your thirst for speed and your wallet doesn't supply the go-fast parts.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:58 AM
  #12  
ToyotaTechGeek's Avatar
ToyotaTechGeek
brake/steer/throttle
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,542
Likes: 0
From: sod off you bloody wanker
ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek ToyotaTechGeek
Default Re: MR2 Reliability

Originally Posted by Hybrid AWD
not enough room imo. Yeah it'd be nice to have.. but then again it will be a pain.
it's a sportscar, not a family sedan.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 08:41 AM
  #13  
Corey's Avatar
Corey
Yup, jolly poopbuggy
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 15,600
Likes: 0
From: Hampton, VA
Corey Corey Corey Corey Corey Corey Corey Corey Corey Corey Corey
Default Re: MR2 Reliability

Originally Posted by Hybrid AWD
not enough room imo. Yeah it'd be nice to have.. but then again it will be a pain.
Originally Posted by ToyotaTechGeek
it's a sportscar, not a family sedan.
Haha. He's about 5'6" tall and couldn't weigh more than 140 lbs. and he's complaining about room.
Originally Posted by ThsPoq
Here is what im looking for:

Reliability
Good gas mileage
Easy Maintenance

So how well do these cars fit that criteria?
If I saw those three items I wouldn't expect you'd be trying to buy a 15 year old sports car. Are you going to be buying cash or getting some sort of financing through the bank? You should look at The Woks car. If I had room in the garage, I'd have it already.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:19 AM
  #14  
wonka's Avatar
wonka
Banned
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 227
Likes: 0
From: virginia beach
wonka is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: MR2 Reliability

Originally Posted by ThsPoq
Ive been looking at Fbodies, but its just gonna be a tease from what I had (well, atleast in the stock form). I was/am somewhat considering an MR2 because their so nimble, it would be a fun car to drive. Size is def an issue though, im 6'2"

I just need to buy a stock accord and quit my bitchin
I don't know, your GTO probably runs around a high 12 to low 13 quarter mile right? My old 95 LT1 z28 had some bolt-ons and weight reduction and I had it running those times. Not to mention she was an automatic. A Firehawk def. wouldn't be a tease, I love those fuckers. As for the stock accord, yeah that would be smart for me too, but when you are a motor head...your a motor head and you just wouldn't be happy.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:31 AM
  #15  
BeefCake's Avatar
BeefCake
Registered member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,063
Likes: 0
From: uranus
BeefCake BeefCake BeefCake BeefCake BeefCake BeefCake BeefCake BeefCake BeefCake BeefCake BeefCake
Default Re: MR2 Reliability

i haven't had any reliability issues with mine really and shes making 310-320whp.
highway gas mileage isn't too bad even with a bigger fuel system and all. i went 180 miles on just over half a tank cruising.
for the most part the car isn't THAT hard to work on. doing some things like a trans or clutch is a supreme bitch but basic shit isn't any more difficult than most other cars minus the cramped working area.
my friend on here, marcurshio sans, whos 6'4 drives one and rides in mine w/o a prob.
Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:37 AM
  #16  
ThsPoq's Avatar
ThsPoq
Thread Starter
Thig Digged
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,645
Likes: 0
From: Poquoson
ThsPoq ThsPoq ThsPoq ThsPoq ThsPoq ThsPoq ThsPoq ThsPoq ThsPoq ThsPoq ThsPoq
Default Re: MR2 Reliability

Originally Posted by wonka
I don't know, your GTO probably runs around a high 12 to low 13 quarter mile right? My old 95 LT1 z28 had some bolt-ons and weight reduction and I had it running those times. Not to mention she was an automatic. A Firehawk def. wouldn't be a tease, I love those fuckers. As for the stock accord, yeah that would be smart for me too, but when you are a motor head...your a motor head and you just wouldn't be happy.
The car ran a high 12 before the cam. It picked up 70whp with the cam but I havent taken it to the track since (and have no plans on it).

Ive got a few other cars/trucks in my mind but im not sure what i'll get yet.
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 01:31 PM
  #17  
R. Danneskjöld's Avatar
R. Danneskjöld
Logic is my religion
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,434
Likes: 0
R. Danneskjöld R. Danneskjöld R. Danneskjöld R. Danneskjöld R. Danneskjöld R. Danneskjöld R. Danneskjöld R. Danneskjöld R. Danneskjöld R. Danneskjöld R. Danneskjöld
Default Re: MR2 Reliability

Just remember not to lift off, or brake hard once you have committed to a turn lol. Snap oversteer is a bitch. Go on ahead, ask me how I know.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SmallBlock_DC2
Tech Talk
4
Dec 4, 2006 01:52 PM
R.King
Automotive Discussion
29
Oct 4, 2006 07:19 PM
animus
Automotive Discussion
6
Sep 23, 2004 07:45 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:01 PM.