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I'm going to miss the Justy...
The trusty Justy has served me well for the past three years. I love that little car - it's useful, uflinchingly reliable and...and, well, it's not fast...
...I'm just very attached to it. So why am I getting rid of it? Because I just bought this: http://lapshin.net/mr2forsale.html It's not a huge upgrade, but it should be much, much faster and hopefully competitive in its class once I have it set up well. I'm actually really excited. I may be replacing my totally reliable, excellent condition daily driver with a nearly 20-year-old car, but I'm really geeked. Plus I had an '87 Toyota pickup and it was an unstoppable truck. The MR2 was really just a Corolla turned around backwards. I was concerned that I wouldn't fit in the car, but my brother is the same height as me and fits comfortably inside. He said he was totally surprised by how much room he had. Anyway, it looks like the last event I ran in the Justy, which I won, will be its last. Very fitting, I guess. I'll still miss it. Ridiculous how such a simple little car has endeared itself to me in such a way, huh? Anybody want a Justy in fantastic shape?
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What kind of MPG does the justy get??
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www.gippmr2.mr2pride.com/pics/DSC1508.jpg
(sorry about the massive pic) You wont be feeling cramped at all. Mine has more headroom than my Avenger. I'm sure you'll be very happy with it.
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A friend of mine has a 91MR2 w/ 2.2litre and 5spd. He is really tall about 185cm up or more. He never complained his head would touch the roof.
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Surprised you gonna sell your Justy? WhY?
Your MR2 is rear-wheel.?! So what you gonna drive in the winter? Legacy or Your SVX?
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Thee MR2 will replace the Justy in every capacity - daily driver and autocrosser - which means I'll be driving it in the winter. We don't get a lot of snow here and my commute is exactly 1 mile each way. As I said, I'm really attached to the Justy, but I just can't justify having three cars to myself all in what little space we have here.
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Commuting in Michigan, I'd go 220 miles on about 7 gallons of gas, and the majority of my driving was in town.
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What I'm trying to find out is whether anybody keeps the factory belts in place. I want 4-point harnesses for racing, but they're no good for street use.
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Nice choice Pockets! Welcome to the world of mid-engine sport cars!!!
That car should handle much better than the Justy, but at the limit, oversteer will be more prevalent. Have fun with your new project car! -Chike
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I feel a little nervous buying a car I've never driven. I mean, I've never driven an MR2, period.
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How many beers for your Justy?
How's the rust? suspension?
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No, really, it doesn't have any rust. It's only seen two winters. I'll be advertising the car for $1000, which I consider a minimum for something that runs.
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is a DL fwd?
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