Choices Choices: 300zx Twin Turbo or MR-2 Turbo

[Mase]

Hey guys. Here's what's up. I definetely want a rwd car...i have been doing my research and have narrowed it down to two cars. The 300zx Twin Turbo and the MR-2 turbo. I know that an MR-2 would have better grip from a stop because the engine weight is over the wheels but 300zx's haul ass at high speeds. It's hard decision and i was hoping ya'll could chip in....peace

[kman10587]

The MR2 Turbo is one hell of a car...if you're not a very experienced driver, you will spin it out like it's NOTHING. I'd go with the 300ZX Twin Turbo here.

[engineer]

300zx = headaches .... unless u have problems with the mid mount engine, get the MR2

[kman10587]

Getting on the throttle too quickly and doing donuts is a pretty big headache too.

[christophv]

300zxtt = japanese supercar

I'd get it. it's a nissan, it has two turbo's, it's got better looks, serious sportscar, nicer back.

and I don't think an MR2t has fewer problems.

cu

[RACER D12]

Yea but the a good 300zxTT costs more then 6grand. Which MR2 is he thinking of getting?


Edit: Never mind must be the last generation.

Yea go with the MR2.

[mason_RsX]

Hard to say no to any TT...but I don't know very much about the MR2 Its not available in Canada... ZX is alot of power, alot of torque, aggressive styling, and anybody who knows cars will be impressed

[jmrev]

i got to say i love toyotas and i will take a sw20 over the z32 anyday

[MR2Driver]

Originally Posted by christophv

300zxtt = japanese supercar

I'd get it. it's a nissan, it has two turbo's, it's got better looks, serious sportscar, nicer back.

and I don't think an MR2t has fewer problems.

cu

1. We know its a Nissan
2. 2 Turbos isnt always > than one, ever hear of single turbo conversion Z32's or Supras or RX-7's?
3. Subjective, but i'd SERIOUSLY disagree
4. How is the MR2 not a more hardcore sportscar

and most importantly, the Z is NOT a Supercar, I hate how so many people on this board throws that word around.

/bias_off

There are MR2 Turbos all over Canada, you're thinking the MR-S.

Now, to answer that question, they are both great japanese sports cars with many strengths and weaknesses. Neither is better than the other, It really depends on what you plan on using the car for.

You mentioned the high speed potential of the Z, so i'd assume you were interested in either highway rolls or drag racing, if thats the case I'd recommend the Z, especially if you're a novice driver.

[383PhoenixAm]

Well, all things equal...how about..
Get a twin turbo 300ZX,

aaand sell it to buy two MR2s.

[kman10587]

Honestly, the MR2 is much closer to a true sports car than the 300ZX is. It's lighter, it uses a MR layout, and it has a smaller motor. The 300ZX is more of a grand tourer, whereas the MR2 is much edgier.

[TatII]

also if you get a Z be prepared to pay 1000's in maintainese charges since no body and i mean NO BODy wants to touch taht car. if you ever worked on one, you will know its a freakin nightmare to work on. plus most of them runs like shit since they're not exactly the most reliable cars. the MR2 is waaay more reliable then a twin turbo Z. and this comes from personaly experience. if you get a Z you should atleast have 5 G's for emergency repair and maintance money.

[nbw]

They are both extremely bad ass cars. It really depends on what you want to do with the car. I would test drive both cars and see what you like best.
Personaly, I would absolutly LOVE to have a 300zx. Fairly easty to make blistering quick but I would probly be more happy driving the mr2 since it is a lighter more responcive more go-karty car.

[3000ways]

300ZX TT, 300HP>200HP and 295-307TQ>200TQ. I know the MR2 is lighter, but not enough to overcome the brute strength of the 300ZX. Plus the MR2 Turbos are really starting to look old these days, I don't think the look of the car will still look good to people as time continues to go on. (This is my opinion)

[christophv]

Originally Posted by Lachean

1. We know its a Nissan
2. 2 Turbos isnt always > than one, ever hear of single turbo conversion Z32's or Supras or RX-7's?
3. Subjective, but i'd SERIOUSLY disagree
4. How is the MR2 not a more hardcore sportscar

1. I know you know it's a Nissan smart ass, in case you didn't notice I remarked that as a tribute considering Nissan's image (before Renault came, sadly)
2. on the other hand, ever thought of the purpose by using two but one?
3. well who cares
4. comes together with the looks, the Z's I saw were all very low and broad. the stock SW20 MR2 looks pretty nice, but a little toyish.
I've also seen them with nice side steps, wing removed and large rims. Very very nice.
But stock for stock, the whole low hatch concept of a ZX is just "unsheathing" to me.

no money: MR2
mo money: ZXTT
much mo money: MR2 + rims/tires, kit, hood, paintjob, suspension. Other option: really good shaped ZXTT + minor updates (bit lower, wing removed)

excuse wrong words!