Which would you pick?
11-09-2007, 11:59 AM
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here's my take. first I'd listen to the lady. if she's upset. you're gonna be upset. golden rule is to always listen to what they want. "yes dear" hahahahaha
I'd honestly get the 240. its easier to work on, parts are cheaper, labor is cheaper. since both cars are old, shits going to break down.
but for fun wise. I'd get the mr2. you know working on the mr2 is going to be a biatch. I'm scared to work on midengines.
I'd honestly get the 240. its easier to work on, parts are cheaper, labor is cheaper. since both cars are old, shits going to break down.
but for fun wise. I'd get the mr2. you know working on the mr2 is going to be a biatch. I'm scared to work on midengines.
11-09-2007, 01:39 PM
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The 240 will definitely be cheaper to maintain. MR2 parts are going to be difficult if not more costly to source, not to mention the labor pains and being able to find someone cheap who is competent enough to work on a mid engine. Also in an accident based on the laws of physics the 240 is safer. MR2's are tiny(not that the S isn't, but that's a different story). On an older car, its better to have more space between you and another car in an impact.
11-09-2007, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Voodoo_S2K,Nov 9 2007, 10:31 AM
As a daily driver, the 240 would be easier to live with. More interior and trunk space. Not sure though which is more reliable.
If you need a good/reasonably priced MR2 mechanic Su (first4age on the mr2oc.com ) is the go to guy
Don't be scurrd of mid engine,.. not too bad to work on.
Good luck!!
Don
11-09-2007, 02:45 PM
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I had the same decision in the past, I went with the 240.
The MR2 is a fantastic car, just not very practical. If you need work done on it, a lot of shops will charge extra, the engine is strong but with that many miles things will start to go south. Parts for a 240s are lot more easier to come by and the car is easy to work on. Weight wise they're about the same. Performance wise they;re about the same, and even though both cars are on the oversteer side, the mr2 is a lot more edgier. Oh, and the 91s come with the ka24de which responds really well to boost
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The MR2 is a fantastic car, just not very practical. If you need work done on it, a lot of shops will charge extra, the engine is strong but with that many miles things will start to go south. Parts for a 240s are lot more easier to come by and the car is easy to work on. Weight wise they're about the same. Performance wise they;re about the same, and even though both cars are on the oversteer side, the mr2 is a lot more edgier. Oh, and the 91s come with the ka24de which responds really well to boost
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11-09-2007, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by itS2Krazy,Nov 9 2007, 12:59 PM
here's my take. first I'd listen to the lady. if she's upset. you're gonna be upset. golden rule is to always listen to what they want. "yes dear" hahahahaha
I'd honestly get the 240. its easier to work on, parts are cheaper, labor is cheaper. since both cars are old, shits going to break down.
but for fun wise. I'd get the mr2. you know working on the mr2 is going to be a biatch. I'm scared to work on midengines.
I'd honestly get the 240. its easier to work on, parts are cheaper, labor is cheaper. since both cars are old, shits going to break down.
but for fun wise. I'd get the mr2. you know working on the mr2 is going to be a biatch. I'm scared to work on midengines.
