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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 03:51 PM
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Originally posted by Bean


check out a 91-94 Toyota MR2 turbo, they are very very reliable, fun to drive, can be made fast, handles well, and is available far under $9k
I agree. I've always loved the look of those MR2's, and the fact that they weigh next to nothing, some mods will make them pretty quick. I dunno if a 2 seater is ideal for you, but if it is, get the MR2 and stay in the family.

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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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i like the MR2. how are old turbo's though? i heard a turbo usually wears out after kinda high milage. the only thing that steers me away from an Mr2 is the headlights. remember i am a lighting freakin. I need a car that i can do a HID retrofit in. lol
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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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Originally posted by Bean
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dont steer him towards an old porsche, those things are VERY unreliable... i've never seen reliable and 944 in the same sentence

jmai22 you dont want the hassle of working on a 944 turbo; they arent built real strong and if you mod it past a certain point you'll be destroying the motor... not to mention the car has TONS of electrical problems.
Actually, your thinking of the 83-85 1/2 944 N/A, now they are a POS. I have been in this business a long time I have seen the Turbos go for 2-300,000 miles without an issue if the regular maintance has been done.

IYes, you are right about the MR2 Turbo. I actually forgot about those cars. A blast to drive.
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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I had a 97 eclipse GS-T and it was one of the best cars I have ever had. Not a single problem in 60K miles when I traded it in and I ran it pretty hard all 60K. Very fast for it's time, a bit underpowered in modern terms, but it is quick.

The stock Infinity sound system rocked, and I loved that turbo whine.

Best performing car I ever had was the 01' Corvette Z06, but with 22 trips to the dealer in 2 years I lemon lawed it.

Oh, I quick note. If you get a turbo car remember it needs to be warmed up and cooled down for longevity.
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