Toyota MR2
10 July 2002, 08:58 AM
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Agree with Scott - Handling and steering much better on the MK1, drove many many mk11's more creature comfort but not as involving - MK1's can be tuned somewhat, induction, exhaust and chip i believe. before moving onto engine work
Important to get one with a good gearbox, might be second gear is a bit weak.
There are a lot o cr@p cars out there, looked at literally dozens of them before we brought - T-Bar model most desireable, check to see the glass storage bags and window blinds are behind the seats. cost £££'s to buy.
All imho of course!
[Edited by Paul Habgood - 10/7/2002 9:00:33 AM]
Important to get one with a good gearbox, might be second gear is a bit weak.
There are a lot o cr@p cars out there, looked at literally dozens of them before we brought - T-Bar model most desireable, check to see the glass storage bags and window blinds are behind the seats. cost £££'s to buy.
All imho of course!
[Edited by Paul Habgood - 10/7/2002 9:00:33 AM]
04 October 2002, 11:55 AM
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Hi there
Try a search, someone posted a similar thread abaout 10 days or so ago, got a lotta replies. Info on what to look out for
I had one, good cars!
Hi there
Try a search, someone posted a similar thread abaout 10 days or so ago, got a lotta replies. Info on what to look out for
I had one, good cars!
04 October 2002, 02:10 PM
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cheers Paul - found it - some good info.
always liked the Mk1 since one of the customers at a previous
employer bought one of the first new ones in the UK and I sat in it
being a spotty 17 year old at the time, ?!''#@# old now.
think I will keep an eye out for a nice un.
always liked the Mk1 since one of the customers at a previous
employer bought one of the first new ones in the UK and I sat in it
being a spotty 17 year old at the time, ?!''#@# old now.
think I will keep an eye out for a nice un.
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06 October 2002, 11:19 AM
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MkI- Fantastic handling( the steering is awesome) and probably a classic by now, if a bit slow. But hey , it ain't all about BHP
MKII- Bigger, faster, but definately not better. I just feels like your driving a front engined 2 door saloon, not a mid engined two seater.
Sorry MKII guys, but I've owned both a MKI and a turbo. The MK I used to put a huge smile on my face everytime, while the turbo, although quicker, just lacked any character, whatsoever
MKII- Bigger, faster, but definately not better. I just feels like your driving a front engined 2 door saloon, not a mid engined two seater.
Sorry MKII guys, but I've owned both a MKI and a turbo. The MK I used to put a huge smile on my face everytime, while the turbo, although quicker, just lacked any character, whatsoever
06 October 2002, 11:53 AM
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I 360 my N/A into a bollard the first week I had it.
Had mine 20 months now, and (touch wood) not spun it yet.Scot - disagree mate, love mine to bits, great driving position, great handling, superb low-down sportscar character - great car.
07 October 2002, 04:09 PM
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Early Mk2's are a more involving drive as they understeer less, grip for longer (but break away more suddenly) and (if without power steering) have great steering feel. Upgrade to the '92+ 15" wheels and 225's on the back and it's awesome.
I spun my NA after 2 weeks!
I spun my NA after 2 weeks!
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Got to agree with Scot123, I've driven every kind of Mk2 and the Mk1 is still much better to drive in my opinion.
On the other hand, you've got to be much more careful when buying a Mk1, as, being older, they are prone to problems than the Mk2s.
The first thing to look at is the rear arches. These rust as a result of a design fault (a foam insert from factory) and cars with entirely rust free arches have almost certainly had new ones welded in. Other rust to look for is in the sills and the bottoms of the A-posts, where leaves fall down and induce rust if lazy owners don't clean these bits out.
Mechanically, the 4AGE is one of the best engines ever made (revving to over 11,500rpm in Formula Atlantic), and is unlikely to cause any headaches if it's been serviced regularly. The cooling system, however, might. It's pretty complex on a Mk1 with lots of mixed metals, so 100% antifreeze must always be used. Anything less and things start to corrode and you chance a head-gasket failure. 5th gear sometimes pops out on older cars, but this can be fixed with an extra shim.
You're other concern is brake calipers. They work great when they do, but cost a fortune when they start to seize up! Check that the car is running straight with hands off the wheel and isn't dragging at the lights etc.
Good luck, and be sure to look at plenty - at least half have been abused but the other half are glorious!
http://www.benerridge.freeserve.co.uk/mymr2.htm
On the other hand, you've got to be much more careful when buying a Mk1, as, being older, they are prone to problems than the Mk2s.
The first thing to look at is the rear arches. These rust as a result of a design fault (a foam insert from factory) and cars with entirely rust free arches have almost certainly had new ones welded in. Other rust to look for is in the sills and the bottoms of the A-posts, where leaves fall down and induce rust if lazy owners don't clean these bits out.
Mechanically, the 4AGE is one of the best engines ever made (revving to over 11,500rpm in Formula Atlantic), and is unlikely to cause any headaches if it's been serviced regularly. The cooling system, however, might. It's pretty complex on a Mk1 with lots of mixed metals, so 100% antifreeze must always be used. Anything less and things start to corrode and you chance a head-gasket failure. 5th gear sometimes pops out on older cars, but this can be fixed with an extra shim.
You're other concern is brake calipers. They work great when they do, but cost a fortune when they start to seize up! Check that the car is running straight with hands off the wheel and isn't dragging at the lights etc.
Good luck, and be sure to look at plenty - at least half have been abused but the other half are glorious!
http://www.benerridge.freeserve.co.uk/mymr2.htm
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