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  1. Bad news, but glad you are okay.
  2. MR2 Roadster, which I still have and use as my daily, alternating with the Celica
  3. Now this I like Better not have a dog bark, though, that really would confuse my dogs
  4. moorx

    Happy 1 Anniversary moorx!

  5. A sorry sight, but really glad you were unhurt. +1 for good tyres on an MR2 - mine is a Mk3 but I was still sufficiently convinced to get new (same make all round) tyres.
  6. Hi I think you may mean the bonnet scoop? You could post a 'Wanted' ad, or you sometimes see them on eBay, or you could contact AMS (corporate member on here who can supply spares). Can't advise re ease of changing, though. The tailgate struts seem to fail over time - several members have recommended buying from here: http://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-boot-tailgate/toyota/celica/nl2241-toyota-celica-boot-strut
  7. There do seem to be quite a few. I'm not Welsh by birth; I moved here around 2 years ago. I'm a Bristolian (my luvver )
  8. This pretty much describes me although I am probably classified as middle management, and have been known to hit the redline on occasion I am interested in cars in general - in my family, it was difficult not to be - my dad was a mechanic who competed in various motorsports over the years (autocross in the 60s, pre-65 trials bike riding in the 80s, historic rallying in the 90s and hillclimbs in the 00s). As well as being very involved with car clubs/shows. So it wasn't really an option not to be around cars :rolleyes: I wasn't able to have anything 'special' in the way of cars myself until recently, because practicality had to take precedence - mainly the ability to carry up to 4 dogs :rolleyes: However, now my OH has the practical cars (people carrier and 4x4) I can have what I like
  9. Difficult (and probably a bit unfair) to compare - and I must emphasise that I am no 'driving god' so I can't really comment on technical stuff. But generally, I feel that the MR2 handles better. It's lighter obviously, which helps. It feels slightly more 'planted' than the Celica - I feel more confident throwing it into corners (not that I do a great deal of that at my age but just enough to have some fun!). It definitely feels like a sports car, with the low driving position, and the engine behind you. But the Celica is also fairly low compared to many modern cars. I've got used to that now. I found that the handling of the Celica improved when I changed the 18" wheels for 17" (the barely used tyres on the new set probably also helped). But I still find that the Celica 'tramlines' on rough surfaces, which the MR2 doesn't. I do find this a bit disconcerting, but am getting more used to it. The suspension has also been lowered, which I know a lot of people do without problems, but my OH has his doubts about this. Having said that, he's a bit of a stickler for 'keeping things stock', so he prefers the MR2 because it's basically as it left the factory - with the exception of refurbished brakes and pre-cats removed. Acceleration-wise, I guess the MR2 is quicker because it's lighter, but there's plenty enough power in the Celica for my purposes. I did consider a T-Sport (and we test drove one) but the advantages of lift didn't outweigh the higher initial cost, insurance and road tax (not as a second car, anyway). I don't 'need' lift - I just need a car that is quick enough to overtake when I need it, can cruise happily on the motorway in 6th (I do about 250-300 motorway miles a week), is reasonably fuel efficient and is nice to look at Both the MR2 and the Celica fit those requirements. I didn't really plan to get a Celica as well when I got the MR2 - it was going to be my daily driver. But I've always liked the Gen 7s, and this one came up locally, and the rest is history :rolleyes: Overall, I like them both, for different reasons. I actually find that I get more attention in the Celica than the MR2 - probably because it looks so different to other cars, whereas the MR2 is probably sometimes mistaken for an MX5 by those who don't know There is a good MR2ROC Forum if you haven't already found it: http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/index.php
  10. Yes, I can recommend the Celica/MR2 combination, although mine are different gens to yours (Gen 7 Celica and Mk3 MR2). Still great fun
  11. OH and I are terribly original (not!): Celica is 'SillyCar' MR2 is 'Mister Two' Mazda is 'Maz' Suzuki is 'Suzi'
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