doesnt seem like the mr2is very common. i cant seem to find any in the auto trader in my area. i even looked for them within 300 miles and still nothing. what are the stats on a 1995 mr2?

 

Actualy an MR2 is not FR...it's called an MR2 because it's MR. Mid engine, RWD.

 

why would i want an FR and not an FF? whats the difference in driving?

 

Plenty. In a very basic sense, FRs are harder to control, especially in adverse conditions like rain and snow. However, since you're in San Diego, you lucky bastard , you don't have to worry about snow or rain much.

Generally, because FFs are more stable and easier to control from the get-go, they can have lower insurance premiums. But people here have said before that it's better to learn on a FR because when you learn to control that layout well, you can handle any other layout fairly easily, while moving from FF or AWD to FR would be harder.

Also, from a performance standpoint, FF is the least ideal setup, because of things like weight distribution and handling characteristics. However, there are some performance cars out there with the FF set-up. The Integra Type R is a good example.

 

hmm. this is making me think even more. i guess it would be good to start out on a FR then, but i mean, what good looking CHEAP FR's are out there? preferable under like 6k

btw san diego's awesome

 

240sx would be a good cheap FR.

 

1)what year(1995?)

2)what are the specs?

3)are the engines as reliable as hondas and toyotas?

 

You can find some early 90s 240s for around 2 or 3 thousand. 95s might be around the same price.

The KA24DE, a 2.4L NT engine, that comes in them are rated around 140 flywheel hp. A common option for tuners is to import the SR20DET, a 2L Turbo, from Japan which is rated around 200hp and is fairly easy to swap in.

Couldn't tell you about reliability. One of the forums members, Bahamut, owns an 89 240sx, so he can help you out.

 

well, if it helps any, i'm a newbie who just recently pruchased a '89 240 sx fastback. iwent for this car cuz, 1) i didn't want to kill my '02 lancer with the mileage commuting everyday, so i opted to get another car for commuting. 2) why did i pick the 240...honestly, i've always been a fan of drifting(option videos and INITIAL D) and SILVIA'S(japanesse version of the 240). 3) i'm also planning to do the engine swap in the near, near future...i hope. yeah, if your interested, check out :www.club240.com i got my 240 for $1000 w/ about 117k mileage on it, it needs some work but the engine on it is strong as hell( lots of torqe), minor dings, its an '89, so thats not to bad! so just search around, you'll be suprised to what you could find out there so good luck!!

 

yea ive been checking them out. they dont look that bad at all except ithink the cheapest 95 240 i found was like 5k. either way i dont know its still a ahrd choice

 

which car is safer in your guys' opinion? the 240sx or the integra?

 

I think before you go any further, and before I write an essay about the topics we have covered so far, you really need to define your goals with your future car. When you have your goals listed, then we can try and pick out a car, as well as a plan for modifications, to suit your needs.

 

well this all started as me just wantin to get a car. then i added that, i dont want to do huge modifications except for just like a turbo charger(and all the stuff you need that goes with having increased horse power like brake upgrades and stuff). im not here to put in 15 grand for my first car you know. i just want a good looking car, decent power, nice handleing, an engine and tranny that can put up with a noob for a while(thats why i was thinking acura or honda since they supposedly got really good tranny's and engines). basically i want a car that i can drive thats got decent power while i save up for a better car (STi, EVO etc ) and thats it. oh btw on the car(exculding mods) hopefuly nothing more expensive than say 5-6 grand.

 

Well, the thing is... You don't just go out and slap a turbo onto any car and call it a day. Doing a forced induction conversion involves lots of time, serious dyno tuning, and tons of cash. By the way, how old are you, and will this be your first car? I don't mean to get too personal but how much extra cash are you planning on spending on the car monthly? There's always the cost of insurance, and for a 8-10yr old car, maintanance and repair costs.

And when you say "decent power" and "nice handling" are you planning on going to any races, whether it be drag or autoX or road course? You can buy a fox body 5.0 and spend a grand or two and you immediately have a car capable of doing 12 second quarter miles... Just a thought though...

 

im 17, and yes this would be my first car. as for how much extra cash i would spend a month, i dont know. depends on what im paid cause right now i aint got a job.as for mantinence or repair costs, im hopin i can put that off for a while if i get a good enough car. as for the decetn power and stuff, i jsut want that stuff so i can mess around. nothin serious. maybe a few time go to like the stadium races we have in san diego just for fun you know. yea i know im taking this really fast but whatever. this is just helping me think.