MR2 Reliability
06-03-2007, 05:29 AM
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MR2 Reliability
Im in the process of buying a house and selling my GTO. Im looking for a car that isnt as expensive as the GTO but equally reliable. Im considering an older Turbo MR2 because I think it fits my needs/wants perfectly. Here is what im looking for:
Reliability
Good gas mileage
Easy Maintenance
So how well do these cars fit that criteria?
Reliability
Good gas mileage
Easy Maintenance
So how well do these cars fit that criteria?
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06-03-2007, 05:37 AM
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Re: MR2 Reliability
Im in the process of buying a house and selling my GTO. Im looking for a car that isnt as expensive as the GTO but equally reliable. Im considering an older Turbo MR2 because I think it fits my needs/wants perfectly. Here is what im looking for:
Reliability
Good gas mileage
Easy Maintenance
So how well do these cars fit that criteria?
Reliability
Good gas mileage
Easy Maintenance
So how well do these cars fit that criteria?
06-03-2007, 05:53 AM
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Re: MR2 Reliability
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06-03-2007, 06:00 AM
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Re: MR2 Reliability
3. Ive done a few motor swaps and recently did a cam swap on my GTO. I didnt consider any of those hard but I dont know how the MR2 is in comparison.
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Re: MR2 Reliability
It's a Toyota, reliability is a no-brainer! I had a 93 turbo and I think I was getting around 27mpg (some where in that area). Not sure about upgrades though because I left mine stock (had it for 4 months and then some asshole ran me over in a lifted chevy on Va. Beach Blvd.) MR2's are great little cars, but that's just what they are, LITTLE!. Look at LS1 SS camaros, cheaper then your GTO, good gas, good reliability, looks good, and 22mpg highway! I think that there is even a Firehawk in the autotrader!
As for your GTO, can't wait to come pick her up when I get home
As for your GTO, can't wait to come pick her up when I get home
06-03-2007, 06:45 AM
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Re: MR2 Reliability
It's a Toyota, reliability is a no-brainer! I had a 93 turbo and I think I was getting around 27mpg (some where in that area). Not sure about upgrades though because I left mine stock (had it for 4 months and then some asshole ran me over in a lifted chevy on Va. Beach Blvd.) MR2's are great little cars, but that's just what they are, LITTLE!. Look at LS1 SS camaros, cheaper then your GTO, good gas, good reliability, looks good, and 22mpg highway! I think that there is even a Firehawk in the autotrader!
As for your GTO, can't wait to come pick her up when I get home
As for your GTO, can't wait to come pick her up when I get home
I just need to buy a stock accord and quit my bitchin
06-03-2007, 07:31 AM
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Re: MR2 Reliability
After you restore it back to its origional condition it would be pretty reliable, but in the shape that most turbos have gotten to these days, you would have to do a bit of work to get it there.(dare I say hose from hell) All in all not so bad, I have had a lot of fun in both of the MR2's that I have had, and one day I will have another. Check out mr2oc.com , there is a wealth of information here.