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[kompliance]

I have both an MR2 and a Golf GTI T (picked it up yesterday).

The golf feels solid and drives well. Its faster than the N/A MR2 I have and is so more practical having 5 doors, a boot (hurrah!) and more than two seats. The Mr2 gets tons more looks than the Golf though and has a nice 'lay down' style seating position.

Overall I would say get an MR2 now rather than later on in life as at the moment your young and practicality isn't your style. When you get older grab a nice GTI T and sing the praises of seats, boot space and a comfortable ride!

[Katie-Pie]

You are right, thats the best bit of advice iv been given on the subject,
what model mr2 did you have, and what year was it?
Did you have any problems with it? 

[Len]

Well ya only just told us how old you are! If you had said 17 right off we might have recommeded different!

To be honest I still think you should go for the Golf, but only on a practical level. I mean do you take mates places? Is 4/5 seats gonna be better than 2?

If you just want a posing car why not consider an MX5?

[Agreeable Slick]

Or alternatively get a sh!t fast mk2 

[Len]

Not selling it are ya Alex???

[Agreeable Slick]

No mate, i was close to it a few weeks ago, as some people will know. Now i am deciding to stick with it, and will be looking for an oil burner come end of summer. Garage mine up and get the saving kitty going. Big plans for the engine and a few other bits and peices, hopefully over 200bhp will be seen in the future. ( although at the moment i am happy with my 190 )

[kompliance]

You are right, thats the best bit of advice iv been given on the subject,
what model mr2 did you have, and what year was it?
Did you have any problems with it? 

I still have it, it's garaged around my folks place. It is a 2.0 16v n/a UK MR2 (UK models are slower but at least you know the history of the car from the day it was born and not from the time it was brought to the country!).

It's a good car, nicely built but if you need a cambelt change or anything that requires the engine to come out its expensive to fix. In the two years I have had it I have only had problems with the brakes. A common thing with MR2's are that brakes seize. You can recondition them but I felt buying new sets all round was a better idea. I have the rev6 lights on the rear which add a 'skyline' effect however the build qaulity of them are awful for the price I paid. Appart from that the only other things I did was the stereo. Easy job to do in the MR2's as they come appart nicely. Amp under the bonnet sub behind the passenger seat and nice components in the doors. Sounds good and when the passenger pisses you off you give them some early bowel movements by increasing the bass

Hope this all makes sense and helps you!

[Katie-Pie]

Well ya only just told us how old you are! If you had said 17 right off we might have recommeded different!

To be honest I still think you should go for the Golf, but only on a practical level. I mean do you take mates places? Is 4/5 seats gonna be better than 2?

If you just want a posing car why not consider an MX5?

mx5= yucky
Yer, i do take mates places, but we all drive and tend to go out in force, so it wouldnt be that bigger deal, and id still have room for a passanger.
in reality 4/5 seats is going to be better than two, but i can live without til i get older and settle down....

hmmmm...

oh i forgot to say thanks to  'kompliance' thats really cool, toyota are generally really reliable cars arnt they. What year did you say it was?

[Len]

He didnt!

Think on this one then.

Are there many shows/events for Mr2's??

There are loads for VW's!!!! Plus you can mingle with the air-cooled lot.
So big stuff like Bugjam, which is a tent job and loads of mates you are gonna need the space!

Plus you will get to meet some of us friendly bunch!

[golfpro]

I thought we were trying to encourage her towards buying the golf len, not put her off for life 

The old boy does have a point tho. There are some great events around the country over the summer time. I did a couple last year and met up with every one from here. Theyre a crackin bunch of people. You do feel part of a club when you get there and all these people youv just met are gettin you pissed and talkin about all things vdub!

If you do go for the golf (and again i recommend it) then you really should make an appearance at one of the shows. Bring a car full of mates, adequate lubrication (BEER) and a tent and youl not regret the decision you made....





...til the morning after, when, like us youl say never again, until 11.30 and get back on it again!