YACT: Help me pick.... two sportscars...

[halik]

Alright,
since i cant find a TT z around i found some other decent cars:

'89 Porsche 944

or

'93 toyota mr2 with only 62k miles (!)


the problem is now which one to pick?

 

[Spikesoldier]

mr-2

 

[geno]

Are either of the cars turbo?

 

[krunchykrome]

Are either of the cars turbo?

Yes, are any of them turbo? Any how many miles do the porsche have? And is the MR2 automatic? And how much is each car?

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: geno
Are either of the cars turbo?

nope... almost the same price though. I dont know much info about either one though, i havent been able to get ahold of the owners

 

[boyRacer]

2nd gen RX7

 

[TommyVercetti]

MR2.

 

[krunchykrome]

nope... almost the same price though. I dont know much info about either one though, i havent been able to get ahold of the owners

Well, you can't really make a decision yet without that information. But with what you told us, I'd go with the MR2, just because it's not as old as the Porsche and it probably has fewer miles.

 

[ajpa123]

Not dissing the MR2, but the porsche would be a better choice i think. It's a beautifully styled car and gets lots of looks.
I talked to a guy with a 944 that he was fixing up. He was so passionate about it. He was going to put a new engine in it and everything.

Is the porshce in good shape ?

 

[krunchykrome]

I think the porsche would require a lot more work than the MR2.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: bR
2nd gen RX7

anyone with that much camber should be shot

 

[opticalmace]

MR2 without a doubt.

Will be much cheaper to maintain, and last a whole lot longer.

 

[geno]

Yeah if neither are turbo, go for the MR2

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: bR
2nd gen RX7

anyone with that much camber should be shot

Probably just did that to get the enormous wheels inside the fender.. 240sx people do that too. It looks like shi!.

 

[kenshorin]

Just remember, parts for an older Porsche will cost you an arm and a leg if you need new ones, something to keep in mind.

 

[Compton]

My aunt used to have an MR2. It was a really cool car.

 

[tweakmm]

If you can afford to maintain the Porche there is no question here.

 

[NutBucket]

The NA 944 should be a fairly reliable car actually. Once you go turbo the costs go way up tho. That said, get the MR2 and get the turbo engine for it

 

[halik]

damn people,
i still havent been able to get ahold of EITHER of the owners. Who the hell puts their car on autotrader and dont pick up their phone??? grrr

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: bR
2nd gen RX7

Considering that I used to have an 88 RX-7 and I know what they look like stock, that picture makes me cry.

- M4H

 

[VTboy]

Neither get a Ferrari from the early 90s. It would be just a little more money but it looks so much nicer

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

You live in Zenmervolt's area, If you go for the Porsche, talk to him. He drives a 924.

There is required maintenance on a 89, 944S2. So a documented history is a must and at three owners
that history can get pretty thin. For the Porsche two owner only for me.
The Porsche is the better balanced of the two and will do well in wet conditions.

The MR-2 na can be easily modified for more hp, does not suffer from neglect and is desirable.
It will get tail happy in the wet, has less storage space and a cramped cockpit for those of us over 6'.

I would go for the Porsche myself, as I do all my own repair but for paint & machine work. (968 coupe )

As a daily driver you can neglect the MR-2 and still be OK. Its a toss-up if you gotta ask



NOTE: halik I've been researching 944S2 and 968 for the last month. If you want the links I have
PM me.

 

[b0mbrman]

You know what's a neat car? The Honda S2000...You can find good condition 00/01's for less than $20k these days

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: bR
2nd gen RX7

anyone with that much camber should be shot

Probably just did that to get the enormous wheels inside the fender.. 240sx people do that too. It looks like shi!.

It handles even worse.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Maintenance on the MR2 will be so much better than the 944 it's not funny. The 944 is not a bad car, but it demands meticulous attention to the maintenance schedule. If that is done, it will last forever. If that's devited from _at all_ the car does Very Expensive Bad Things RIGHT NOW.

Unless you are planning on going over the 944 with a fine-toothed comb, get the MR2.

ZV