Help me please!

Mk4_Scotland · Post by **Mk4_Scotland** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 1:27 pm

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!

robz · Post by **robz** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 4:38 pm

cos ive told you already, keep the freakin polo!!!

p.s - jst drive Captains!

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 5:28 pm

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

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 6:27 pm

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!

Mk4_Scotland · Post by **Mk4_Scotland** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 6:39 pm

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?

Tahrey1043 · Post by **Tahrey1043** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 6:49 pm

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?

Criz · Post by **Criz** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 6:53 pm

Because you will crash it. Going from a 60bhp fwd car to a 200+bhp rwd car isnt a good idea.

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Sat Sep 04, 2004 6:58 pm

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.

Mk4_Scotland · Post by **Mk4_Scotland** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 3:37 pm

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!

mk2keel · Post by **mk2keel** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 4:43 pm

VW......Toyota..... nuff said

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 6:37 pm

VW rules
MR2 will b more expensive to run too!

robz · Post by **robz** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 10:13 pm

glad youve seen sense Wullie! was gettin worried bout you there m8

Criz · Post by **Criz** » Sun Sep 05, 2004 10:29 pm

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

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 12:41 am

i still want the MR2 even if id look like a hairdresser and end up in a tree! love the cars! so there!

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 8:22 am

No need for an MR2 - instead of the 1.4 16v drop a 2.8 vr6 in instead - fun