Celica GTS or MRS (MR2S)
 

... And why...

EDIT: The update: http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=176404

I personally love the MR-S. It's a rear engined, rear wheel drive, 2-seater that has paddleshift optional (not sure how good it is though.) The blue one with the built GT-S engine is my favorite.

s2000... a brand new mr-s costs about the same

^^^^ :tup: or an rsx-s ...

Is an MR-S an MR-2 with a Celica GTS engine?

A new MR-S costs about $24,000. S2000s are about $10,000 more. I don't recall seeing S2000 as an option, either.


No. An MR-S is the name for the 3rd generation MR2. It's called the MR-S because it's the only one they ever offered only as a Spyder. The engine swap has nothing to do with the name.

I'd pick the MR-S. Mid-engined, RWD will totally destroy FWD on a track. Hands down.

Thanks white2K2EX fer being quite helpful.

The only options are those 2 cars I mentioned. Please do not suggest any other cars than the ones I listed.

Here are the basic specs fer both cars.

'04 Celica GTS
180 hp
130 ft-lbs.
Turning Circle: 36.3 ft.



'04 MR2 Spyder
138 hp
125 lb.-ft
Turning Circle: 34.8 ft.

Dont forget Curb weight....

MR-S 2,195 LBS
Celica GTS 2,425 LBS


And the only Mid engine RWD Type car that comes with a GTS engine is this...
http://www.7thgencivic.com/memberrid..._Small-med.jpg
A Lotus Elise 111S


Personally I'd take the MR2 Spyder, Ive seen them in the turns and they are one hell of a car, if you can drive it right. (It takes Very smooth driving to push a Mid engine RWD car to its limits, and alot of them have left the roads going backwards...)

celica gts.. im not into road racing or track but i'd perfer a fast car at times. i think it'd be better for my daily driving and its apperance is sporty and sleek. with the good parts they have out now, you can prob. tune the celica engine up to 200hp+. also insurance will cost more for an spyder compared to the coupe.

umm b/t a Celica GT-S or MR-S..... MR-S hands down. The MR-S is lighter, better looking, and Mid-engine RWD. The Celica is FF. Both cars have similar numbers, but the MR-S has a major handling (and fun factor) advantage.

Honestly though, I dont think either car is worth the $$..... which is why Toyota discontinued them. I would MUCH rather buy an earlier Gen MR-2 Turbo. Faster, Turbo, 3SGTE, and MUCH sexier looking!

is this your primary car? celica if it is. it's more driveable for daily use and has a lot more storage space...

the mr-s though is a great car for track use. as said earlier though, you need to know how to handle the car at its limits. MR is scary to control at speeds...

Test drove both cars!

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