20-08-2014, 09:06 PM
(20-08-2014, 07:20 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: Its like trying to compare a Vectra VXR and a BMW M3 both very capable big 4 door saloons aimed at the same sort of market. One is good, the other is brilliant.
One has a good engine with a chassis made of bog roll tube and sellotape, the other is excellent in every way.
(20-08-2014, 08:26 PM)Pebbles167 Wrote:(20-08-2014, 07:27 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote:(20-08-2014, 07:24 PM)Pebbles167 Wrote: Having driven an S2000 and an MX-5, I can honestly say, for the best drive the mk3 MR2 trumps them both.
Really? Now that surprises me. I take it the mk3 is the one that was called the MR-S?
Yeah I'm serious. Its the best handling car I've ever driven. With the 2zz 190bhp lift engine from the corolla/celica it would be an absolute dream car and an elise beater.
Even standard 140bhp non lift engine is great (read up on various problems)
Try driving one, you'll be amazed.
That's quite a claim over an Elise. Probably the only realistically affordable car I'd sell my 205 for. I'm sure Anthony (powerandtorque off here) had a mk3 MR2 and whilst entertaining, it certainly wasn't up to an Elise.