So I drug the MR2 out last week..

[Rising]

Hey! Those things are great little cars. The next generation mr2 definitely stepped up the game alot, but lost the 80s quirk. I've always wanted either one though.

My first car was an 85 Fiero GT... Fun to drive? Yes. Practical in any way? No.

I probably averaged 20 mpg driving conservatively, worked on it every single weekend, constantly wanted to light it on fire for leaving me stranded somewhere or embarassing me on a date. Snap oversteer almost killed me once. Basically horrible in every way.

That being said, I nearly cried when I sold it. And I still keep my eyes peeled for one on craigslist. It was the car that taught me how to work on cars and gave me my first taste of a performance vehicle (Not a very good taste lol.)

The later models got updated looks and the 88GT (last year) got an updated suspension design many believe was ripped off of lotus. Handling and stability were much improved and it was supposed to be the suspension that was given in the beginning. (in the beginning they basically took the GM x car fwd chassis turned it around backwards and bolted it to the back end.)

Anyway, an 88gt with the aforementioned 3800SC engine or one of the other great engine options makes for a wicked ride... See Below for a highly modified one:



However the MR2 is more practical in almost every way. Better mileage, faster, more reliable. It's what the fiero should have been.

[wolf_walker]

That about sums it up on the Fiero. 
 

This little red MR2 has a TON of miles on it and is in remarkably good shape, and not due to obsessive maintenance.
I was pretty impressed. 

[Rising]

Yeah sorry looking back that was a bit of a rant!

From what I understand the supercharged mr2s are somewhat hard to come by nowadays. I'd love to see what becomes of this thing ! Keep us updated if it stays out and about.

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[wolf_walker]

I changed some fluids and did a little tuneup and wash a month or so ago, buzzed up and down the neighborhood and it seemed to run well.
I think the TPS needs adjusting, and it needs to be driven as much as anything.  Otherwise it ran and drove pretty well.
I think my pickup handles pretty well, and despite driving a lot of sports cars at work the last few years, the MR2 is pretty
vocal about it's intended use.  Neat stuff.  Will get it back on the road eventually.

It makes me want an early Scirocco.

[theman53]

Thought I was looking at one of these today. But nope. FIAT x19. Weird how I never noticed these cars back then

[wolf_walker]

I never would have paid this thing any attention either, and while it is short on personality compared to euro stuff, it's
got a lot of merit.  I'd seriously consider buying a NA version if they weren't doomed to being slow unless one puts
a ton of effort into them.  Maybe I can weasel this one away from her eventually.  And paint it non-red.


In other news, since our collection of cars isn't motley enough, I bought an 89 E150 conversion van last week...

[homerj1]

Just wondering how roomy is the interior? 


I'm 6 ft 2 inch about 195 lbs - but find a lot of car interiors don't fit for head room - or make you feel claustrophobic  - ie; wife's 96 Tercel, a bmw z4 ( top of head is above windshield)

Although mk1 jetta with sunroof and gti seats works, tr6 ( with sagging seat bottoms  ) 

[wolf_walker]

It'd probly be snug. Headroom isn't bad, but it's a get down in-to car for sure.
I'm just under 6' but skinny and it fits perfectly fwiw.