OT- Toyota MR-2 MK-1 experience?, how does it compare to the 914? |
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OT- Toyota MR-2 MK-1 experience?, how does it compare to the 914? |
wertygrog |
Nov 29 2005, 08:56 PM
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wertygrog Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Long Beach, CA Member No.: 5,114 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello, my friend has an '86 Toyota MR-2 MK-1 with the stock engine, no mods at all. Its a five speed. This car is fun to take rides in, as it handles great (IMO). Hoes does this small midengined car compare the the 2.0L 914 (w/ swaybars but otherwise stock). I like the looks and interior of the 914 better, but does it handle better?
Thanks, Brent |
okieflyr |
Nov 29 2005, 09:21 PM
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9fauxteen Group: Members Posts: 816 Joined: 9-January 05 From: Phila PA Member No.: 3,426 Region Association: North East States |
"Better" is always subjective to personal tastes. I've enjoyed the MK-1 and (MK-2 in turbo form) auto-xing.
The MR2 handling is "slightly" more refined out of the box, and the engines have a good reputation for reliability. That said, because of the age of both cars, you'll face niggelling(?) issues with both, and can spend equal amounts of money on each to refine the handling to taste. But the 914 has more character and soul as a driving machine! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) Kevin(soon to be E-mod) Barnes |
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