I am finally fed up with my MX6, sure it has got some quicks, but this car has given me problems since day one. After I fix the right axel boot, it's getting the boot. Well anyway, what kind of car should I get? I am deciding between a 91-95 Toyota MR2 or a 97-98 240SX. On the toyota, i'll just upgrade traditionally. On the 240, i would like to do an RB engine conversion. What do you guys think?

 

MR2 turbo, for the stock performance. 240sx if you can get someone who know how to do conversion properly.

 

mr2....

 

MR2!!! Not too many around and looks like an exotic, will upgrade easily as well.

 

The 1991-1995 MR2 turbos are a little ragged on the limit and in wet, slippery conditions. Short wheelbase + mid engine + turbo power = recipe for snap oversteer. The 240sx is a much more stable and predictable platform with more progressive behavior at the limit. I would be more confident behind the wheel of a 240sx on the track.

Plus the 240sx has tons of upgrade potential (SR20DET or RB25DET, 300ZX brake conversions, Silvia body kits, etc.). But if you plan to stay stock, you might find the 3SGTE in the mkII MR2 turbo more fun with it's 200 hp compared to the 155 hp of the 240sx.

Emre

 

Both are wonderful cars, but I don't think the 240SX is worth buying unless you are sure you will modify it. The U.S. spec engine is just too weak.

 

The mid engine sounds cool but those things can be downright squirrelly. The 240s seem more user-friendly. I have yet to be impressed by MR2s at the autoX. I've seen some sick Datsun/Nissans though.

 

Definitely the 240!! Just be sure to get a reputable shop to do
the engine swap for you.
Easy 400-500 hp w/ just a few bolt ons w/ the Skyline engine.

 

240SX becuase drifting is fun! But really, this is an awesome car for the cash and it can be turned into a formidable drifter.

 

You can turn an MR2 into a drifter too...plus it looks way fricken cooler.

 

how about neither... both are going to be troublesome...

 

NEITHER! find a GSX

 

None...buy my car and put the turbo kit on it that I can not afford.