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Help me please!
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 1:27 pm
by Mk4_Scotland
I really want an MR2,
I don't wanna sell the polo and i can't afford to have 2 cars,
I need your help to convince me not to sell the polo,
Give me all the reasons you can!
I don't wanna see the wee beast go!
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 4:38 pm
by robz
cos ive told you already, keep the freakin polo!!!
p.s - jst drive Captains!
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 5:28 pm
by chubbster
hate to say it, but id love an MR2 as well. mid engine rear wheel drive the ultimate for driver fun. but they cost a fortune in running costs and have a bad (but undeserved) rep for spinning off in the wet. tyres burn through quick and they need servicing every 5k (turbo ones). when i get some cash saved would love a rev3 turbo, or maybe a GT4. i just love them engines, bombproof!
heres a link to a fellas page check out some of his vids
http://www.btinternet.com/~netsurf/mr2t/videos.html
and another by a fella who records his track days all round the country, hes got a lotus but theres lots of MR2's (mainly spinning) if you root for the clips
http://www.btinternet.com/~netsurf/mr2t/videos.html
and a fella whos not scared of ragging his '2
http://www.turboforum.net/forums/dload. ... ccc987d768
im a massive fan of the MR2 i say if youve the cash for a turbo do it, if you havent save like mad and get one
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 6:27 pm
by SpikeyG40
its a hair dressers car!
u'll end up going backwards round corners
quite a common car to MAX up!
loved by max power readers!
awkward to work on the engine
only 2 seats!
shall i go on?
don't worry mate, i was thinking about getting on next but i have pulled myself together and no doubt,i am getting a G40!
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 6:39 pm
by Mk4_Scotland
cheers guys,
chubbster, to be honest mate your making me want one again, but, i think i'd rather have a bit of wet weather handling and just get a 16v engine for mine then do a bit of tunnin! Still lookin for one if anyone knows where i can get it?
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 6:49 pm
by Tahrey1043
ok a bit of logic free reasoning for you here
the only mr2 on sale anywhere near me is suffering from a blowing headgasket
therefore they're unreliable buckets of bolts and should be dodged at every opportunity
k?
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 6:53 pm
by Criz
Because you will crash it. Going from a 60bhp fwd car to a 200+bhp rwd car isnt a good idea.
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 6:58 pm
by KarlM
To be honest i'd do this (the engine bit)
and stop yourself looking like a hairdresser.
If you want rwd jap turbo power then do it properly, like a supra or SX/ZX.
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 3:37 pm
by Mk4_Scotland
okay, its settled! Engine time for the polo, keep your eyes and ears open peeps for a 1400 16v engine for the polo, any sighting please PM me ASAP!
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 4:43 pm
by mk2keel
VW......Toyota..... nuff said
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 6:37 pm
by carmadaaron
VW rules
MR2 will b more expensive to run too!
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 10:13 pm
by robz
glad youve seen sense Wullie! was gettin worried bout you there m8
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 10:29 pm
by Criz
Marty off here from Abderdeen recently wrote off his 16v. Engine is in (afaik) good condition.
However he didnt buy the car back off the insurance company so it will be in a scrappy somewhere in Aberdeen im sure.
You can usually find him at eastsidevw.co.uk
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 12:41 am
by chubbster
i still want the MR2 even if id look like a hairdresser and end up in a tree! love the cars! so there!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 8:22 am
by Si_GTi
No need for an MR2 - instead of the 1.4 16v drop a 2.8 vr6 in instead - fun
