• @[email protected]
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    611 months ago

    I can’t remember where it was but the best review I ever read of the orig. MR2 started with, “Imagine a Fiat X19 built by people who give a shit.”

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    11 months ago

    I had a second gen 3sge hardtop. And a 1zz turbo spider i miss both dearly.

    That mk1 with the supercharger is truly special.

    Now a days I slow roll a gx460 overlander but eyeing a Supra or GR Corolla. I miss going fast.

    • @[email protected]
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      111 months ago

      The mr2 will always remain special to me.

      I keep looking back at getting a 80s/90s JDM something but 1) they’re soooooo fucking expensive now and 2) I’m all in on EV and I feel like I’d be taking a step back for a gas car. Plus EV performance is just so much better I’d be like, why am I doing this?

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        111 months ago

        I plan to keep a gas car for fun when I eventually go EV.

        I’m waiting for a proper Lexus or Toyota EV. Although their plug in hybrids are looking enticing. I have another few years for my kids to get out of their car seats so I have some time.

        • @[email protected]
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          111 months ago

          To me, I’m like “why”

          My Tesla is faster than any car I’ve ever owned. Including modded turbocharged mr2 and rx7s

          ¯_(ツ)_/¯

    • @[email protected]OP
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      111 months ago

      The electric clutch on the super charger was a pretty cool thing. Only activated when you put your foot down. So you still got great mpg….most of the time haha.

  • Dariusmiles2123
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    211 months ago

    Love these cars! In 1-2 years, I might buy a last gen MR-2 when I get my girlfriend to sell her Peugeot 208.

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    211 months ago

    God damn I love it.

    Had a second gen 3sgte

    But always dreamed of a non rusted out 89 4agze. Could never find one. And this was back in 2001

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      11 months ago

      Of the three I’ve seen in person they were all clapped out. They got used up and rustproofing in the 80’s wasn’t the best.

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        111 months ago

        A friend of mine swapped out a 4age for a 3sgte. He was able to get the MR2 after selling his BMW 335i old coil overs lol.

  • @DannyBoy
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    18 months ago

    One of the most gorgeous cars to ever exist.