Hello, Chaps.

[Funkadelic]

I'm thinking of buying a rather lovely looking non-turbo MR2 on a J plate.

I'm 20 so I can't really afford anything quicker, unfortunately.

What I really would like to know is if somebody could sort me out some basic power output and 0-60/0-100 figures (please)?

I'll probably be getting the car anyway because I don't plan on getting anything stupidly fast until I'm 25 now, but it'd be nice to have some idea of how quick the MR2 is anyway!

[Funkadelic]

Not to worry - Just found this:

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.p...ST&f=38&t=8091&

(Gotta love Google)!

[Dame]

Hello mate, we're you posting in the Supra forums before, looking to get a Supra? If so, then you followed my advice. I wasn't trying to be too gloomy, just show you the realisty of owning a big powerful sports car when you're under 25. I think you'll throughly enjoy the N/A MR2, it handles better than a Supra anyway.

0 - 60 Times for vehicles with 3S-GE engines - around 7.7 seconds.

[Funkadelic]

Well, I think logic has to come in to play at some point.

I still wouldn't mind a Supra but I think it'd be better off to start with a car that's alot less likely to allow me to kill myself

Not only that but it means I'll be able to have a social life whereas the Supra probably would become a bit of a burden, rinsing out my wallet.

When I'm 25 I'll possibly still get one, although to be honest I would much prefer an RX7 (Supra weighs a tonne in comparison, but Rex will consume fuel like there's no tomorrow). Either way, whatever I get will be expensive to run! :D

[Dame]

You have madea very sensible, mature decision. The worst thing in the world (almost anyway) is worrying about money. Remember too that you may even want to buy a house one day. I'm on a pretty good salary, but money doesn't go far. However, I am in a position where I can run my MR2 comfortably, and I like that. I would love a Supra too, but although I could probably just about aford it, It would take too much money to run each month, and leave me nothing left to save, and I am simply not doing that! You also need a some savings in case expensive stuff goes wrong with a car e.g. new steering rack on an MR2 is around £700 fitted etc. All toyotas are very reliable, but it never hurts to be fully prepared.

[Dame]

Also, have you seen, Nippon is selling his white MR2 (What do you think it's worth? thread). It needs some gear box work, but why not have a chat with him. Find out how much it would cost to repair/replace the box - Matt at Rogue systems may have a spare one.....

[Funkadelic]

Thanks.

I'm pretty sure I've made the right choice.

Hopefully the car is as good as it sounds and all will go smoothly. I should be taking a look at the weekend.

[Dame]

No Problem - you won't regret it! :)