MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97)

krish69 · 21st February 2011, 18:22

Guys, any suggestions on deciding between a Toyota MR 2 (2nd Gen, T Bar) Mitsu FTo ('95 onwards) or a Celica. The reason is so few cars are avaliable. Anyone looking to sell a well maintained MR2 or FTO please let me know!!

heavy_foot · 21st February 2011, 21:54

There is a MR2 for sale in the team-bhp classifields.

GTO · 22nd February 2011, 14:00

As you said, there are very few specimen of the three cars available in the first place. So, it's not really like you will be spoiled for choice. I would recommend you to pick up whichever of the three you find is well-maintained, has a clean history & paperwork.

Model specific comments : MR2 (mid-engine, Toyota longevity, turbo version is Q-U-I-C-K, N/A is okay) for me, followed by the Celica (beautiful balance, heck of a lot of fun to drive). Don't overlook the Mitsu 3000 GTs, though they are even rarer. What's the maximum you are willing to spend?

Cyrus43 · 22nd February 2011, 14:19

PLEASE BE WARY OF THE HISTORY OF THESE CARS! Most of them have evaded taxes and are on the list for penalties! just a warning!

krish69 · 22nd February 2011, 20:14

@ GTO> I am ok spending upto 10L for a great car..though I hear most MR2's ( I have located 2 in Delhi) for about 6-7L...there is one in the classifieds for 12L which looks way too high. FTO's look nice but I hear performance is not 2 great.
Do let me know if you know anyone selling in Mumbai. Pls PM me.
Thanks!!

procircuit_234 · 22nd February 2011, 23:29

how about buying 07 civic and mod it!what about the availability of parts of celica or mr2?wont it be pain to maintain?afterall these are 10-15 years old cars.

mdsaab · 24th February 2011, 13:10

No expert here. But would go with the celica. Like the looks.
Subject to condition, history etc.
Which one are you leaning towards?

krish69 · 25th February 2011, 11:13

Guys...have also come across a '99 Mitsu GTO/3000GT..which seems enticing..more pricey..hear hard to maintan though..am leaning towards the FTO or Mitsu GTO (though it seems to be not the turbo version)...any suggestions..

krish69 · 28th February 2011, 18:15

Hi, I have located a decent FTO ('96, 2000 cc V6, semi-auto) but it has run over 100k kms...papers look Okay..MH01 regd in the seller's name....is it worth it to but it for a weekend car? how much should I be paying? Should I still scout around for an MR2 (turbos are hard to find)

dipen · 28th February 2011, 19:10

Did you check for older accord coupes, civic hatches. If are able and willing to plonk in a H22 or B16 respectively, these might keep you more wallet happy + it wont shock you for part replacements, etc. The 300GT NA stock 0-100 will be in the range of 7.5 - 8 seconds which is not super-fast compared to modern sedans. Agreed that the looks are timeless and there is an aura of driving one.

Majority of the buyers selling such vehicles sell it because they wont want to live more with the upkeep costs OR if the vehicle is clean, the prices quoted are exorbitant.

adilkhan5 · 1st March 2011, 00:06

I have heard of a Celica GT which is up for sale ; all wheel drive 2 litre turbo charged engine like the MR2; if you are interested I'll check if still available

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Originally Posted by krish69

@ GTO> I am ok spending upto 10L for a great car..though I hear most MR2's ( I have located 2 in Delhi) for about 6-7L...there is one in the classifieds for 12L which looks way too high. FTO's look nice but I hear performance is not 2 great.
Do let me know if you know anyone selling in Mumbai. Pls PM me.
Thanks!!

krish69 · 9th March 2011, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by adilkhan5

I have heard of a Celica GT which is up for sale ; all wheel drive 2 litre turbo charged engine like the MR2; if you are interested I'll check if still available

Hey do let me know about the Celica...please PM me..I quoted 6L for the FTO but the seller wants more...

krish69 · 1st July 2011, 17:41

Folks..finally bought the FTO (All the MR2's were too used and abused)...lets see what the 2.0L NIVEC motor can do...car will go for a complete makeover..

mdsaab · 2nd July 2011, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by krish69

Folks..finally bought the FTO (All the MR2's were too used and abused)...lets see what the 2.0L NIVEC motor can do...car will go for a complete makeover..

Congratulations! do post some pics soon. A before and after will be nice too

TRANSAM · 4th July 2011, 13:30

hi congratulations, seen a grey one up for grabs, with a south mumbai dealer. Dunno if you bought that very car?drive safe

21st February 2011, 18:22	#1
krish69 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 67 Thanked: 23 Times	MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97) Guys, any suggestions on deciding between a Toyota MR 2 (2nd Gen, T Bar) Mitsu FTo ('95 onwards) or a Celica. The reason is so few cars are avaliable. Anyone looking to sell a well maintained MR2 or FTO please let me know!! Last edited by GTO : 22nd February 2011 at 13:02. Reason: Don't post your email address in public; you will get spammed.
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21st February 2011, 21:54	#2
heavy_foot Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,048 Thanked: 163 Times	Re: MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97) There is a MR2 for sale in the team-bhp classifields.
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22nd February 2011, 14:00	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	Re: MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97) As you said, there are very few specimen of the three cars available in the first place. So, it's not really like you will be spoiled for choice. I would recommend you to pick up whichever of the three you find is well-maintained, has a clean history & paperwork. Model specific comments : MR2 (mid-engine, Toyota longevity, turbo version is Q-U-I-C-K, N/A is okay) for me, followed by the Celica (beautiful balance, heck of a lot of fun to drive). Don't overlook the Mitsu 3000 GTs, though they are even rarer. What's the maximum you are willing to spend?
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22nd February 2011, 14:19	#4
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Re: MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97) PLEASE BE WARY OF THE HISTORY OF THESE CARS! Most of them have evaded taxes and are on the list for penalties! just a warning!
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22nd February 2011, 20:14	#5
krish69 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 67 Thanked: 23 Times	Re: MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97) @ GTO> I am ok spending upto 10L for a great car..though I hear most MR2's ( I have located 2 in Delhi) for about 6-7L...there is one in the classifieds for 12L which looks way too high. FTO's look nice but I hear performance is not 2 great. Do let me know if you know anyone selling in Mumbai. Pls PM me. Thanks!!
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22nd February 2011, 23:29	#6
procircuit_234 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 223 Thanked: 16 Times	Re: MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97) how about buying 07 civic and mod it!what about the availability of parts of celica or mr2?wont it be pain to maintain?afterall these are 10-15 years old cars.
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24th February 2011, 13:10	#7
mdsaab Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 1,624 Thanked: 453 Times	Re: MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97) No expert here. But would go with the celica. Like the looks. Subject to condition, history etc. Which one are you leaning towards?
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25th February 2011, 11:13	#8
krish69 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 67 Thanked: 23 Times	Re: MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97) Guys...have also come across a '99 Mitsu GTO/3000GT..which seems enticing..more pricey..hear hard to maintan though..am leaning towards the FTO or Mitsu GTO (though it seems to be not the turbo version)...any suggestions..
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28th February 2011, 18:15	#9
krish69 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 67 Thanked: 23 Times	Re: MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97) Hi, I have located a decent FTO ('96, 2000 cc V6, semi-auto) but it has run over 100k kms...papers look Okay..MH01 regd in the seller's name....is it worth it to but it for a weekend car? how much should I be paying? Should I still scout around for an MR2 (turbos are hard to find)
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28th February 2011, 19:10	#10
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 730 Times	Re: MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97) Did you check for older accord coupes, civic hatches. If are able and willing to plonk in a H22 or B16 respectively, these might keep you more wallet happy + it wont shock you for part replacements, etc. The 300GT NA stock 0-100 will be in the range of 7.5 - 8 seconds which is not super-fast compared to modern sedans. Agreed that the looks are timeless and there is an aura of driving one. Majority of the buyers selling such vehicles sell it because they wont want to live more with the upkeep costs OR if the vehicle is clean, the prices quoted are exorbitant.
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1st July 2011, 17:41	#13
krish69 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 67 Thanked: 23 Times	Re: MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97) Folks..finally bought the FTO (All the MR2's were too used and abused)...lets see what the 2.0L NIVEC motor can do...car will go for a complete makeover..
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4th July 2011, 13:30	#15
TRANSAM BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 705 Thanked: 247 Times	Re: MR 2, FTO or Celica? ('92-97) hi congratulations, seen a grey one up for grabs, with a south mumbai dealer. Dunno if you bought that very car?drive safe
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