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.. I currently own a 2003 Civic Type-R (photo in my garage) and i'm looking at getting a Rev 5 n/a MR2 in August when the time comes to sell my Type-R. In the meantime i thought i'd sign up and gain a little more knowledge about the MR2 before i'm ready to buy one. 
"go 2" ?. 
CosmosblueMR2 wrote:Welcome to the Madhouse
Just out of curiosity, why are you planning to
always interests me why people choose them over their current cars.
just call me nosey
I'm really going to miss my civic, it's been extremely reliable and performs well too, particularly after some choice modifications. I've never driven a rwd before so it's a good oportunity for me to progress from front wheel drive performance hatches. Although the '2 wont match the pace of my CTR, i feel it's imortant not to jump feet first into a turbo, plus insurance is relatively cheap on the n/a's too! Having said that, i'd prefer to go for the Coupe rather than T-bar, although the T-bar seems to be more common.. (in relation to feeling it whilst driving) - maybe if you are the Stig you might be able to tell the difference but otherwise no chance.(being pushed rather than pulled along) so it's a hell of a lot less forgiving 
- but do things smoothly and you'll be fine - just don;t go into corners the same way you do now The MR2 should be a good introduction for me to rwd motoring, although I've learnt to drive smoothly in my type-r, its quite a tail-happy beast in its own right. 
- if you think the Civic is tail happy, careful on the 2 - it's not very forgiving.. engine over the rear axle means loads of grip at the rear, but when it lets go you have to be very quick and not over compensate - fish tailing here we come 
we've ALL done it 
(normally in the wet - care required!!)- honest I'm not have you sat in one before - the driving position as effin superb in my eyes 
my friend has one and i've heard of similar stories! I suppose it's all about taking it easy and learning the cars limits gradually, i'm a careful driver and would hate to see me pride and joy wrapped around a tree. The driving position is indeed superb, reminds me of when i was looking at buying an Elise a couple of years back, obviously the MR2 is relatively luxurious in comparison! 
Good luck finding a nice 2. Keeps us posted on yr situation.ducatichick wrote:welcome to the mad house
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Drive both cars if you can before you buy..na and turbo. You will then go for the turbo and prevent you wishing u had one when driving the na. Baker wrote:hey fella.
(being a named driver for the previous 4 years) so i'm strugling to find anywhere that'll insure me on a turbo. I know it's going to be a bit of a step down in terms of performance compared to my current car (running around 230bhp) but a n/a should stll be a good introduction to the world of rwd cars. They arent as slow as people say. After all the car is nearly 20 years old. 0-60 with a few mods u can get under 7 secs which is not bad. You just dont get the turbo kick.nakamura wrote:There is nothing wrong with the na's.
nakamura wrote:I did not know that.
- more like driving an NA to be honest... although 300HP one --.. ooo be carefull you don;t come on full boost going round a corner... it baffles me..- certainly not on a CT20b...Speedy wrote:Frank
.. i fishtail more than most i bet 