Sep 11 2015, 11:11 PM
QUOTE(koolspyda @ Sep 11 2015, 05:45 PM)
honestly both have their fans.
We had a long time MR2 (SW20) friend who didn't move on to MR-S (ZZW30) but to the RX8. I can understand why.
One have to go back to the history of the SW20 an those owners who are smitten by it. It a long story best told when we were have TT sessions sometimes
if I'm not mistaken the MRS would be the older of the trio you listed, in terms of years in malaysia. most are 2000-2002
a couple are 2003 onwards/ a high majority after 2003 are SMT. (because most buyers are rather likely to buy auto or auto like in urban areas, well at least the used cars sellers feel comfortable selling.
couple of us swapped to 2zz & 6 speed gb. once a while they do find its way as salvage clip.
I might suggest you get a change to read up some auto mags reviews. at least to help understand the kind of ownership you see yourself.
rotijon you have read the write up of my ride. i admit it may not be everyones type of cars hence i would advice to do a carefully research. The carlist link on the mrs is smt and it's also very few to have the VM180 kit. (It's NOT a 2008 mrs btw) Perhaps they changed the color? Back then the only vm180 kit mrs I know in Malaysia were white & silver. The white was sold to a lady n she turned it into rose gold (hahah) pinklah. Yes both were smt. I never met the JB owner who had the silver one.
I was smitten when i drove a mid engine (AW11). that time my only other opportunity to drive a "seemingly nice fast car" was a VW golf turbo (cabriolet) & a volvo (turbo). that was way back in 1989.
years after i managed to drive other platforms & ever tried out super/hyper cars. I can't afford super cars, well maybe if i saved all my money from then, maybe i can indulge in a old porsche. (old) but i probably will find it hard to maintain.
It depends on what you or one is after. I like to drive. I like how the mR (mid engine offers), FR is similar but weight distribution is different.
I think there is a youtube about MR vs FR (by tiff needle & a rally champ) and how each have their own pros & cons.
For now used parts (panels/doors) are reasonably stocked smongst the known source.
I only know of 3-4 manual 6speed mrs (not swapped or post added on) in Malaysia. Rest I reckon are smt
Changing mrs 5 speed to mrs 6 speed gearbox isn't difficult. Straight install. Converting to 2zz needs a bit of know how but also not exhaustly difficult (unless those fella/shop don't know, in which happened a couple of cases)
Ah, so you're the legendary owner of that ride.We had a long time MR2 (SW20) friend who didn't move on to MR-S (ZZW30) but to the RX8. I can understand why.
One have to go back to the history of the SW20 an those owners who are smitten by it. It a long story best told when we were have TT sessions sometimes
if I'm not mistaken the MRS would be the older of the trio you listed, in terms of years in malaysia. most are 2000-2002
a couple are 2003 onwards/ a high majority after 2003 are SMT. (because most buyers are rather likely to buy auto or auto like in urban areas, well at least the used cars sellers feel comfortable selling.
couple of us swapped to 2zz & 6 speed gb. once a while they do find its way as salvage clip.
I might suggest you get a change to read up some auto mags reviews. at least to help understand the kind of ownership you see yourself.
rotijon you have read the write up of my ride. i admit it may not be everyones type of cars hence i would advice to do a carefully research. The carlist link on the mrs is smt and it's also very few to have the VM180 kit. (It's NOT a 2008 mrs btw) Perhaps they changed the color? Back then the only vm180 kit mrs I know in Malaysia were white & silver. The white was sold to a lady n she turned it into rose gold (hahah) pinklah. Yes both were smt. I never met the JB owner who had the silver one.
I was smitten when i drove a mid engine (AW11). that time my only other opportunity to drive a "seemingly nice fast car" was a VW golf turbo (cabriolet) & a volvo (turbo). that was way back in 1989.
years after i managed to drive other platforms & ever tried out super/hyper cars. I can't afford super cars, well maybe if i saved all my money from then, maybe i can indulge in a old porsche. (old) but i probably will find it hard to maintain.
It depends on what you or one is after. I like to drive. I like how the mR (mid engine offers), FR is similar but weight distribution is different.
I think there is a youtube about MR vs FR (by tiff needle & a rally champ) and how each have their own pros & cons.
For now used parts (panels/doors) are reasonably stocked smongst the known source.
I only know of 3-4 manual 6speed mrs (not swapped or post added on) in Malaysia. Rest I reckon are smt
Changing mrs 5 speed to mrs 6 speed gearbox isn't difficult. Straight install. Converting to 2zz needs a bit of know how but also not exhaustly difficult (unless those fella/shop don't know, in which happened a couple of cases)
Tbh, i've been reading up quite a bit about both and im more keen on the MRS compared to the RX8 as im not a fast driver, don't really need the additional space and would prefer a lower maintenance. In addition, i drove a MR once and i really liked the agility it offers. The other would be a S2000, but an old AP1 would set me back 130k much less an AP2(if i can find any), and not even including modding cost.
Do you mind sharing with me(via pm if its more comfortable to you) the workshop you usually use as well as the one that can do the engine transplant. In addition, may i know how much the transplant cost when you did it?
The only thing stopping me now is cost, i can get a very nice (with a nice bodykit) and well maintained RX8 for RM55-60k, but an MRS with the reckless and transplant seems to cost quite a bit more.
I doubt id get the one with the VM180 kit, as ill be getting the reckless if i were to get it. I've seen most of the kits for the MRS, and i must say, the reckless still looks the best. The detail and the way they accentuate all the best parts of the MRS.
This post has been edited by rotijon25: Sep 11 2015, 11:11 PM
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