Mk2 MR 2 Vs MX-5

[airtrixx]

Hi folks, I could do with a bit of advice.

Earlier this year i had to sell my 1992 MX-5 when I lost my job, but he good news is that I never spent the money and have been back in work for the last 6 months.

I really liked the MX-5, the way it went and handled plus the low running costs. As much as I liked that car I would like to get something different this time.

My question is, how do the two cars compare ? I have never driven an MR2 and would welcome some feed back on what they are like , using the MX-5 as a bench mark for comparrison. Would I be disapointed ?

I am looking to buy a uk car 2.0l or GT, non T-bar and would like to hear of your experiences.

[flat_steve]

I don't know much about the MR2 but I do own an MX-5 and I can tell you it's by far the most fun car I've ever driven. My other car is an RX-7 which is different to the '5 in the same way the MR2 is - hard top, much faster so in that respect I can compare them. If you want fun, buy the '5, if you want to go fast buy the MR2.

>> Edited by flat_steve on Monday 20th December 00:43

[Dakkon]

Depends what sort of power you want, assuming both are unmodified.

But I agree the MX5 is more fun, cheaper to run as well.

[Munter]

I test drove the MK2 MR2 before buying the MX-5.

The MR2 is (a bit), less precise in the steering and general "feel". The MX-5 is also much cheaper to fix if anything go's wrong. (Mid engine = expensive).

[bennyboysvuk]

The Mx5's handling is much more playful than the MR2. Being front engined it's easier to regain control if it ends up sliding a little too far.

Speed wise, I've driven a modded MR2 turbo which was pretty quick once you'd given the turbo written notice to spool up. Imo, even the 1.8 MX5 never felt fast. It was all about the handling, as I'm sure you know.

I think the MR2 would be easier to live with. It's better on the motorway and it's more comfortable than the MX5, but the MX seems like more fun.

Hmm, I haven't made this any easier have I?

You pays yer money....

[airtrixx]

Thanks for the feed back.
I forgot to say that this car would be for fun only as I have a diesel Rover for every day use.
So far it seems that most people think the MX-5 would be the most fun.

[Pierscoe1]

every journey home from work (especially when it's wet ) puts a stupid great grin on my face... and it doesn't even go fast.... what more can you say.

except maybe, if you want it to go fast, £2k on an MP62 supercharger will give you over 200bhp and a lovely linear delivery.. to make dry roundabouts as much fun as wet ones are now

[jazzybee]

another vote for the MX5 for me. I've driven the Mk2 and Mk3 MR2s and absolutely loved the 5. Best car I've driven, this side of a 911

[MrFlibbles]

Gazboy said:

you'll only get out when you run out of fuel).

...which i've found to be every 5 mins!

[Dakkon]

MrFlibbles said:

Gazboy said: you'll only get out when you run out of fuel). ...which i've found to be every 5 mins!

Aye, MR2T do like the fuel, especially if your drive in a spirited manner.

In 8 laps of Castle combe I went through a 1/4 of a tank once (I did out drag a Skyline on the start/finish straight though)

[cptsideways]

MR2 is better on the motorway & thats about it otherwise pretty dull unless you like doing inpromptu donuts.

MX5 wins handsdown better handling, heaps for fun especially on roundabouts !!!! despite its lack of grunt, but that can be fixed for not a lot