Other MR2 driver reactions

[CalMac]

I hardly ever see other mk2's, but I'm fairly certain 90% of mk3 owners (especially women) don't even realise we're driving the same model car when I spot them. I never get a wave or light flash back

Anybody else find this to be the case? I perceive there to be very little crossing of IMOCers between the generations of MR2 here on the forum. We're all driving the same car essentially but I've only spoken to one or two owners of the other generations on IMOC and I find this very weird

Is it because the cars are considered to be quite different and so not really much in common? I'd like to try a mk3 at some point, but have never really been much into mk1's. I guess at meets etc. is where we're bound to come together but AFAIK there aren't any MR2 meets local to me.

[danjama]

Mk3's definitely appeal to non petrolheads and those that want a reasonably sporty/economical convertible. When I spot a mk3 I wait to see if they notice me first

[CalMac]

They never notice haha

It's odd isn't it, that people who really aren't into cars would choose to go and buy a RWD mid-engined 'sporty' car like a mk3 or even a MG TF - I have a feeling that their only criteria is cheapness.

In fact I'm not sure why anybody would buy an F/TF

[Draven]

People tend to buy a car like a MK3 because of its looks.

Nothing else really comes into it.


(massive generalisation there i know)

[craig]

I only wave at mk2s. Mk3s don't generally get bought by enthusiasts, but people who just want a cheap convertible.

I appreciate enthusiasts buy mk3s, but it's a minority compared to the majority who just want a summer convertible.

[cosmos]

Toyota's criteria to its designers was we need a sports car for our young executives and it must be able to carry a full set of golf clubs, the iconic Mk 2 was created.
The Mk 3 is not as practical for space, but is a balanced fun 1.8litre driving machine.
The GT86 is also 1.8litre.

[cosmos]

Toyota's criteria to its designers was we need a sports car for our young executives and it must be able to carry a full set of golf clubs, the iconic Mk 2 was created.
The Mk 3 is not as practical for space, but is a balanced fun 1.8litre driving machine.
The GT86 is also 1.8litre.

[Kiddo]

I've probably only seen about five mk2s on the road since I've been an owner. The first one I waved to I had a massively enthusiastic wave back from the other driver which made me glad to be back behind the wheel of a car that gets recognition from other owners again but it's been all down hill since... I flashed the next one and got the smallest most reluctant looking finger raise back (not the middle one though!) then after that, well, I might as well have been driving my Mondeo...

[JD]

I always got more nods/thumbs up from GT-four drivers than MR2 drivers lol

[JD]

People tend to buy a car like a MK3 because of its looks.

Nothing else really comes into it.


(massive generalisation there i know)

It doesn't even look that pretty, although the looks are growing on me, particular with a C-One kit or similar. You have to sacrifice a lot to want a Mk3 over say an MX-5 or a warm hatch with similar performance - almost no luggage space

[Draven]

Yeah.. i've got a MX5.. as a temp Mr2 replacement. I'd choose one over a MK3 anyday.

[Jaspa]

Toyota's criteria to its designers was we need a sports car for our young executives and it must be able to carry a full set of golf clubs, the iconic Mk 2 was created.
The Mk 3 is not as practical for space, but is a balanced fun 1.8litre driving machine.
The GT86 is also 1.8litre.

I'll give you 1 out of 3 .

The mk2 was designed to be able to carry 2 sets of clubs. Clicky

The GT86 is a 2 litre

But the mk3 is definately a balanced fun 1.8 litre driving machine

I never considered buying a mk3 until a kitted one came up for sale on here, now I couldn't consider going back to a mk1 or a mk2, But then I have the Legnum for practicallity and power. The mk3 is just for fun and trackdays

[craig]

If I wanted a mk3, it'd have to be:

Black MR-S import
Full body kit
Lowered
Bronze Te37 wheels
Have a 3S-GTE engine fitted

Other than that, I wouldn't have one.

[Jaspa]

I'm not convinced that the 3S-GTE would compliment the car TBH, don't get me wrong I'd love to try it and the car is sorely lacking in grunt but I'd still want drivability over raw power. Personal Opinion of course

[CalMac]

I think despite the generally negative reactions to the engine when I posted about getting a 2zz-swapped mk3 a few months back, it is the ideal engine for the car. If Lotus were happy to use it then it must be pretty decent!

The mk3 has a lot of potential - on Best Motoring they had a 2zz mk3 which dominated all of the competition on downhill touge, and Keiichi loved it I'm still very tempted to have one, but only with the GT300 Monocraft kit and a 2zz (or a K20) but tbh I'd rather save up and fork out for an Elise

My Eunos keeps me happy for now though

[Charged]

I don't think I have ever not been waved at by a fellow mk1'er if we spot each other but it's rare to see one. Occasional wave from mk2 drivers and I don't bother with mk3's as they are not really enthusiast owned. I find a lot of mk2 drivers are mk1 ignorant thinking their marque is the only mr2 produced? One of my favourite mr2 moments was being waved at to say 'see ya' by a mk2 rev 3 na pulling onto a dual carriage way then overtaking with the greatest of ease as he trashed the nuts off it

[AW11mike]

I got a thumbs up at my MK1 from a MK2 driver a couple of weeks ago

[Odin_S]

I don't think I have ever not been waved at by a fellow mk1'er if we spot each other but it's rare to see one. Occasional wave from mk2 drivers and I don't bother with mk3's as they are not really enthusiast owned. I find a lot of mk2 drivers are mk1 ignorant thinking their marque is the only mr2 produced? One of my favourite mr2 moments was being waved at to say 'see ya' by a mk2 rev 3 na pulling onto a dual carriage way then overtaking with the greatest of ease as he trashed the nuts off it

Was this in your 1.5?

[Charged]

Was this in your 1.5?

Hey mate, yep the old slow one!

[Lee H]

If I wanted a mk3, it'd have to be:

Black MR-S import
Full body kit
Lowered
Bronze Te37 wheels
Have a 3S-GTE engine fitted

Other than that, I wouldn't have one.

Sounds very similar to mine bar my fake Rays.