Looking at two cars tomorrow, help me decide

[Misc]

I'm literally 50/50 on both & it's annoying me, both forums are biased towards each car so i'm leaving it down to BCF

Ok, a 1995 FTO GPX manual or a 1995 MR2 N/A, both similar in speed and the Toyota has RWD which some say is a fun quality in a car.
I like the looks of the Mitsubishi better but insurance is £20 a month cheaper on the Toyota, the Toyota is also closer. I dislike the look of the MR2's at the side, & the FTO has better interior & engine noise, i love the driving position of the MR2 but not keen on the aged interior.

You see, i'm torn. Both are immaculate with FSH.

Both are the same price.

Help.


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[yambabe]

The red one, cos it's red and it's got pop-up headlights.

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[plugger147]

Don't buy an fto they are ugly as fuck after you've looked at them for a while. My brothers misses has one in black, when she bought it I liked it but after a while it's just gotten ugly, (not to mention the electrics packing up twice, exhaust falling apart and interior bits dropping off). The MR2's a nicer car in my opinion but it sounds like you've already decided on the Hyundai look alike.
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[MarJay]

I can say why the MR2 is better in a mere three characters

RWD.

To add to that, its mid engined, its a Toyota. You aren't going to get another mid engined car for the money. The next thing up is really an entry level ferrari or something...

THAT is not a 1995 MR2 though, that is a 1998. I can tell because (as well as the numberplate) it has the newer 'combat' spoiler and the round spoke 15" rims. Those rims are now lost in the mists of time at Toyota, and they deny ever having made them. Just try to ask a Toyota dealer for a replacement!

The 1995 car will have the uglier square spoke wheels (if its still on OE rims) but will have the prettier spoiler. The MR2 is a flipping awesome car and I loved mine. It was just the practicality thing that made me sell. Also, as Babyyam says it has pop up headlights, and they've been banned on new cars due to regulations regarding the safety of pedestrians.

Go for the '2!

Which MR2 forums do you go on? There are three that I know of, the MR2OC (owners club) Who are all into 'modding' and are very chavvy... the MR2DC (Drivers club) who are into 'standard everything' and are very grumpy, and the IMOC (International MR2 Owners Club) who are all pretty cool.

FTO, Front wheel drive crap. Looks pretty but can't walk the walk IMO. Although it does have rear seats.
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[MarJay]

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[McGee]

The Mr2

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[MarJay]

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Thanks a lot, when driven properly i've heard about the cornering abilities as you say, even watched a few drifing sessions on youtube.

The turbo i'd really want but insurance isn't too kind & for my money i'd only be able to get an early rev 1/2, & i really like the upgrades that the rev 3+.

So i think i've decided on the car from the obvious comments.

[Graham88]

FTO FTL

[AJI]

Not seeing a lot of love for the FTO considering it's supposed to be one of the best handling front-drive cars money can buy, and that the V6 versions sound fantastic. They're also a lot rarer so you wouldn't blend into the background like you would with the MR2.

Don't get me wrong, I like the MR2 (and out of the two, only MR2s are available in my budget, as most FTOs are more expensive) and it's probably the prettier car to most eyes (mine included) but the FTO is getting unfairly criticised here

That said... get the MR2. You'll have a hell of a less job getting it serviced, and it'll be cheaper too.
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[Carl_steveo]

FTO = all show and no go its flat as fuck = fucking lose

MR2 = RWD = winner

not that hard really mate lol

[pits]

I like the FTO, they arent massively quick, but has 197bhp standard vs the mr2 170. Personally although the MR2 is rwd, i just wouldnt have one, interior is horrible, i want to be in a comfy nice environment. FTO is comfy, doesnt really have rear seats though, they do make a lovely noise, and very reliable, mate drove his from wales to nurburgring, and back without a hitch. However plugger147 the FTO was built and designed before the Hyundai coupe, so not sure how you figured out it had hyundai styling??? Technically the FTO even predates the MR2 from the early 70s galant FTO...FTO probably all around better car than the MR2, much rarer aswell MR2s are ten a penny, but like said the FTO is fwd, even so, lower them they still go quite quick and handle very well.
The exhaust can fall apart on any car, having an exhaust fall off a car after being on there for 8-14 years does happen, and if it had a new exhaust perhaps it was poorly built or fitted?? Interior bits do break, usually the glove box though, again the car is going to be over 8 years old....To be fair sounds like your brothers misses bought a complete dog of a car, as the FTO is pretty much bullet proof.....
Its up to you though choice of, rwd mid mount 170bhp mr2 which will just be an mr2 at the end of the day, rarely get any looks, i know i never give an mr2 a second glance or a first really, or brilliant handling 200bhp coupe which stands out in the crowd people will always ask what it is, how quick it is, mitsi reliability

Sticking up for the FTO aswell, as it is getting alot of critiscm from people who have probably never even driven one, they are brilliant for FWD, my mates will keep up with my car through the twisties and mines 4wd with 100bhp more than his

[MarJay]

[veeeffarr]

I wanted an FTO, but they're supposed to be overcomplicated, underpowered, and crap

Get the MR2, I would if I could live with a 2 seater

[Hetzer]

I had an MR2, it was a fantastic little car. Like sitting in a space-fighter cockpit. More than enough power, handled beautifully, though the back did like to go out under hard acceleration around corners, but easily controlled. Blah blah blah. I'd have another tomorrow if circumstances allowed.
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[Cigaro]

MR2. Toyota build quality, fantastic drive. I don't see the point of a front wheel drive 'sports' car.