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i hope the mr2 forums would say Z too... lol, jp. but seriously, i'd get the z. just b/c its a newer car with newer styling. mr2's look way too outdated for my tastes.

 

Wow! Two posts in 4 years.

 

id say Z. my buddys got a mr2 and its nice but he envys my car.

but go with what you want. dont ask us. everyone here will say Z. haha

 

I wonder if I should accept Monica Bellucci's invitation to crazy, wild sex.

 

i had an mr2 turbo before i got my z as well. what i liked about the mr2 was that it felt much quicker due to its small size and turbo pull. it was also a lot easier to see and had ttop option. but the z looks way better inside and out. i personally miss the mr2 because of the turbo feel but since ur planning on a turbo z, the z is a better choice.

 

i'd say yes to that

 

sounds good to buy the Z and boost it with the extra $$ that you got, sleeper's are crazy. a lot of people spend too much making their car look nice (me included), and then complain that they want power, just make the power first and im sure you'll be happy, because the Z looks awesome anyways stock.

 

Sure but will she respect you in the morning?

 

Would I really care? Hahaha

 

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I guess I'd say yes simply to move on. You say you know the MR2 inside and out, it's going to sound corny but you might find it enjoyable going back to square one and building a new FI car. I know it would make me feel complete...

 

buy the car then start the research

 

That's the thing about the Z versus the MR2. There are a million damn Z's for sale, - no need to rush. With an MR2, when you find a good one, you better jump on it. I recently got a 95 turbo, everyone wanted it.. and I lucked out.

As far as boosting it, I've read too many "i blew up my motor tonight" threads to go through that crap. The VQ35HR motor (on 2007+ Z's) may be better for boosting, we'll have to see. Just make sure to get it tuned right, and be conservative on your psi.

280whp in the MR2 must be fun.. I'm at about 200 and it feels good (except for the typical CT-26 high-rpm weakness). Still, my power-to-weight ratio in the Z is higher than the MR2 (251whp, 3240 lbs).

 

I'd would say Z, just make sure you test drive the 03' before you buy it. Tire feathering was a issue some models had.

 

id hit it

 

mr2 turbo's are bad@ss. i was trying to look for one as a project car. but its hard to find one that has been unmolested around here...

 

get A z but get one thats not base model...

 

get the z and go for the turbo! you wont regret it!

 

i think somoene should make up their own mind and get what they want