Why is this car so much more?
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Why is this car so much more?
2003 Toyota
Celica GT - $17,905
2,425lbs
140hp
125tq
Celica GT-S - $22,570
2,425lbs
180hp
130tq
MR-2 - $25,130
2,195 lbs
138hp
125tq
The MR-2 has less power than both celicas, but is way more expensive. I assume the GT-S is faster, yes? Why is the MR-2 so much? It's 230lbs less than the celica, but does 230lbs less account for $3,000 extra?
I was thinking about getting an MR-2 (in a year or so) until I found out how little power they have for the price.
Or am I totally missing something here?
Celica GT - $17,905
2,425lbs
140hp
125tq
Celica GT-S - $22,570
2,425lbs
180hp
130tq
MR-2 - $25,130
2,195 lbs
138hp
125tq
The MR-2 has less power than both celicas, but is way more expensive. I assume the GT-S is faster, yes? Why is the MR-2 so much? It's 230lbs less than the celica, but does 230lbs less account for $3,000 extra?
I was thinking about getting an MR-2 (in a year or so) until I found out how little power they have for the price.
Or am I totally missing something here?
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i dunno.. looks pretty cool tho.. i'm not a fan of the whole soft top convertable thing tho..
i dunno.. looks pretty cool tho.. i'm not a fan of the whole soft top convertable thing tho..
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Its much more manuverable then the celica... Example of this, IN SCCA Solo 2 compition, the MR2-Spider runs in C-stock where the Celica GT-s tops out at D-Stock and the Celica GT is down in G-Stock.
so as far as performance, it goes MR2-Spider, GT-s and then GT.
in a straight line the GT-s may beable to out run the MR2-Spider but get in to some corners and the MR2 is going to pounce all over it.
check out this cornering!!!
I think the idea is that you dont need horsepower if you don't have to slow down for the corners.
Its much more manuverable then the celica... Example of this, IN SCCA Solo 2 compition, the MR2-Spider runs in C-stock where the Celica GT-s tops out at D-Stock and the Celica GT is down in G-Stock.
so as far as performance, it goes MR2-Spider, GT-s and then GT.
in a straight line the GT-s may beable to out run the MR2-Spider but get in to some corners and the MR2 is going to pounce all over it.
check out this cornering!!!
I think the idea is that you dont need horsepower if you don't have to slow down for the corners.
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They used to make one that came with a turbo and one that came with a supercharger a while ago, right? Are there aftermarket turbos for the new ones now?
They used to make one that came with a turbo and one that came with a supercharger a while ago, right? Are there aftermarket turbos for the new ones now?
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Rep Power: 296 I think the price difference would have to do with the fact that it's a convertible; they tend to cost more. The Mazda 6 also has more horsepower and much bigger than the Miata, but the Miata's price starts off a lot higher ($18,600 vs. $21,800).
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Rep Power: 306 Originally posted by mogwai
I think the price difference would have to do with the fact that it's a convertible; they tend to cost more.
I think the price difference would have to do with the fact that it's a convertible; they tend to cost more.
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Rep Power: 528 MR-2's aren't girl cars. I don't think I've ever seen a girl drive one. I have seen mostly guys drive Miata. Haha Celicas are kinda girl cars but I see mostly guys driving the new ones.
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Rep Power: 0 As far as I know there are a few aftermarket turbo kits available for the MR-S. These kits are for the Japanese version but can be ordered through importers. Apex-i makes a kit and so does SARD.
I believe that TRD is working on either a turbo or supercharger kit. It might even be out. Too lazy to check right now. I do know TRD sells a complete suspension kit for the car and it's supposed to kick a**.
If the car wasn't the size of a shoebox I'd look into one. They look great in black, especially with the Veilside kit as someone mentioned above.
I believe that TRD is working on either a turbo or supercharger kit. It might even be out. Too lazy to check right now. I do know TRD sells a complete suspension kit for the car and it's supposed to kick a**.
If the car wasn't the size of a shoebox I'd look into one. They look great in black, especially with the Veilside kit as someone mentioned above.
I remember someone posted a linked to a video where 2 turbo Silvias and a MR-S and S2000 raced on a track.
It was supposed to be 2.0L N/A's vs. Turboed monsters.
The MR-S had a GTS engine swap.
And it OWNED the Silvias, especially on the twists and turns because it had no need to brake much. Crazy handling
It was supposed to be 2.0L N/A's vs. Turboed monsters.
The MR-S had a GTS engine swap.
And it OWNED the Silvias, especially on the twists and turns because it had no need to brake much. Crazy handling
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I remember someone posted a linked to a video where 2 turbo Silvias and a MR-S and S2000 raced on a track.
It was supposed to be 2.0L N/A's vs. Turboed monsters.
The MR-S had a GTS engine swap.
And it OWNED the Silvias, especially on the twists and turns because it had no need to brake much. Crazy handling
I remember someone posted a linked to a video where 2 turbo Silvias and a MR-S and S2000 raced on a track.
It was supposed to be 2.0L N/A's vs. Turboed monsters.
The MR-S had a GTS engine swap.
And it OWNED the Silvias, especially on the twists and turns because it had no need to brake much. Crazy handling
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Originally posted by Hefe
I work for Toyota... but all i can say is... the celica is junk (not a fan)... and the Mr-2 actually suprised me on how well it got-up-and-went!! (even though they have the Corolla engine)
I work for Toyota... but all i can say is... the celica is junk (not a fan)... and the Mr-2 actually suprised me on how well it got-up-and-went!! (even though they have the Corolla engine)
so much for you working at toyota... the mr2 spyder is not powered by a corolla engine. itz the 1.8 lit engine. same as the one on the celica gt. corolla didnt have vvtl back in 2000
get ur facts right. mr2s is price about right for the handling it has. these car handle like a dream.
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Rep Power: 347 Originally posted by amhtown01
the mr-2, gt-s AND gt are capable of owning us 7thgen'ers. so you get what u pay for.
the mr-2, gt-s AND gt are capable of owning us 7thgen'ers. so you get what u pay for.
I am pretty sure a manual EX can take out an auto Celica hands down....and most likely the GTS also if its an auto
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it does not really matter if you can outhandle a car if you wanna race someone on the track or street.
it does not really matter if you can outhandle a car if you wanna race someone on the track or street.
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