base Boxster vs. MR2 Spyder advantages

[RandallNeighbour]

I owned a 1986 MR2. Loved the car. Underpowered, but I loved the way it handled. It was a neon blue go-cart.

I also have a friend with a highly modded MR2 Spyder. He's bolted a Supra motor into it and the thing takes off like a scalded dog off the line. I think he's doing 0-60 in the mid 4 second range for very little cash outlay. The car was his daily driver for a long time too. He's got a carputer in it and a fully adjustable race suspension in it too. The thing can turn on a dime.

Now what I don't care for about his car is the fact that it gets squirrelly over 100 mph because the aerodynamics of the car is simply not created for triple digit speeds.

My 86 was a very cool looking car. The Spyders are not attractive at all IMHO.

But if you want a convertible you can mod the heck out of for little to nothing compared to our cars and you don't have the urge to do triple digit speeds, it's not a bad choice.

You're gonna be asked if it's your daughter's car though. I'm just sayin'

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

it gets squirrelly over 100 mph because the aerodynamics of the car is simply not created for triple digit speeds.

Mine came with Yokohoma Advans - speed rated to 150mph! What were they thinking???