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  Jan. 11, 2010 1:08 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

  My wife's car is in the garage getting some love, so the MR2 became my DD for a while. With all this snow and cold weather, I figured the MR2 would never start and get stuck and slide into a ditch. But no! It worked great.

  

  So I started thinking, why is Miata the answer? I mean, the MR2 works in the snow even better due to the mid-engine. It works in the rain well too.

  

  And really, even when it gets a little wet AND muddy, the MR2 still works well.

  

  Sure it is small, bit it can haul a lot more than a Miata.

  

  And it can certainly tow more.

  

  So the answer is not Miata, it is MR2!

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  Jan. 11, 2010 1:11 p.m. 4eyes Reader

  Thats just wrong

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  Jan. 11, 2010 1:13 p.m. Rustfinger New Reader

  I thoroughly support the above statement. You sir are a fine judge of automobiles, and applesauce.

  Formally known as Zarkin Frood

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  Jan. 11, 2010 1:14 p.m. 93celicaGT2 SuperDork

  Can we have this thread full of AW11s?

  I lust after a Space Wedge.

  1992 Celica GT (FSP), 1993 Ford Escort GT (HS), 1990 Mazda MX6 GT Turbo (13.27@118mph)

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  Jan. 11, 2010 1:22 p.m. ClemSparks SuperDork

  I'm strongly considering a pair of AW11s for my kids when they get to be of driving age. Two seats, hardtop(not a convertible), neat performance without being a death-trap...

  Clem

  Yeah, well...sometimes even when it IS broken I don't fix it.

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  Jan. 11, 2010 1:28 p.m. Dr. Hess SuperDork

  I always thought the answer was 20v AW11.

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  Jan. 11, 2010 1:30 p.m. Rustfinger New Reader

  If the question is whats just like an AW11, but better, yes. yes it is

  Formally known as Zarkin Frood

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  Jan. 11, 2010 1:36 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

  I got a nice private response to this post from someone over at the D.O.D. Apparently, the Air Force has also decided that the MR2 is the answer.

  

  "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi.

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  Jan. 11, 2010 1:38 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

  The guys at Off Road Magazine asked me to add this link:

  

  They think the answer is MR2 as well!

  "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi.

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  Jan. 11, 2010 1:39 p.m. Woody SuperDork

  I've always wanted an early MR2, but there don't seem to be any left around here.

  Failure is not disgrace...we prepare for glory by failing until we don't.

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  Jan. 11, 2010 1:50 p.m. Rustfinger New Reader

  In reply to Woody:

  Most have returned to the earth. Mine was saved with liberal use of fiberglass and bondo.

  Formally known as Zarkin Frood

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  Jan. 11, 2010 2:24 p.m. GlennS Dork

  they havent totaly disapeared in socal but a good portion of the survivors can be described as turds.

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  Jan. 11, 2010 2:32 p.m. zipty842 Reader

  i prefer mine with a hi-comp GZE and a sc14

  

  and slicks

  
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  Jan. 11, 2010 3:22 p.m. turboswede SuperDork

  I've always thought the thing the AW11 was missing was an abundance of air and styling that wasn't over the top Eighties Japanese...

  

  Oh and box flares, FTW!

  

  "I can pretty much guarantee that when you were in both lanes sideways you didn't have your turn signal on." - engineerd

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  Jan. 11, 2010 3:42 p.m. petegossett SuperDork

  93celicaGT2 wrote: Can we have this thread full of AW11s? I lust after a Space Wedge.

  There's a red one setting at a used lot not far off I-65 on Rt-38 in Lafayette. Looks good from the street, but I won't let myself stop and look. I already own a Miata.

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  Jan. 11, 2010 3:58 p.m. Capt Slow HalfDork

  Here is the car I am co-driving in STS

  I think our wing is bigger than the one in the photoshoped Jet fighter MR2

  

  1995 subaru impresa -- to be sold | 1996 Miata -- woot!

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  Jan. 11, 2010 4:06 p.m. Rustfinger New Reader

  Here's mine: Please see the past thread a while back on front brake lock-up

  Formally known as Zarkin Frood

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  Jan. 11, 2010 5:07 p.m. White_and_Nerdy Reader

  Speaking of turds:

  

  It rusted out from under me, but boy was it fun while it lasted. And I have to admit, it did fit me better than a Miata.

  - Justin

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  Jan. 11, 2010 5:48 p.m. loki New Reader

  i agree, the aw11 is awesome!!

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  Jan. 11, 2010 6:16 p.m. Brotus7 New Reader

  Here's mine at the local autox. Last year it started in ES, then CSP, next year it'll be SSM or XP.

  
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  Jan. 11, 2010 6:32 p.m. 93celicaGT2 SuperDork

  petegossett wrote:

  93celicaGT2 wrote: Can we have this thread full of AW11s? I lust after a Space Wedge.

  There's a red one setting at a used lot not far off I-65 on Rt-38 in Lafayette. Looks good from the street, but I won't let myself stop and look. I already own a Miata.

  Any idea what they're asking? I'm going to need another car come spring, and i want it 4age powered. So i'm looking at AW11s, FX16s, and AE92 GTS.

  1992 Celica GT (FSP), 1993 Ford Escort GT (HS), 1990 Mazda MX6 GT Turbo (13.27@118mph)

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  Jan. 11, 2010 6:44 p.m. petegossett SuperDork

  I'm thinking they had $2200 on the windshield, but I've really, really been trying to ignore it.

  I'll be driving past there on my way to Indy tomorrow morning, so if you twist my arm I might be able to take a peek. Of course, I don't really know anything about these.

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  Jan. 11, 2010 7:46 p.m. zipty842 Reader

  93celicaGT2 wrote:

  petegossett wrote:

  93celicaGT2 wrote: Can we have this thread full of AW11s? I lust after a Space Wedge.

  There's a red one setting at a used lot not far off I-65 on Rt-38 in Lafayette. Looks good from the street, but I won't let myself stop and look. I already own a Miata.

  Any idea what they're asking? I'm going to need another car come spring, and i want it 4age powered. So i'm looking at AW11s, FX16s, and AE92 GTS.

  I found me a FX16 last fall. Non-GTS, which is the ultimate corolla sleeper. It looks like a regular 8v FX and Its as fast as a stock AW, but you can actually fit a TV in the back if you need to (best part about the car).
  

  
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  Jan. 11, 2010 8:00 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

  The AW11 with Box Flares on Slicks really is the answer. The only way to improve that is a full Group B Rally AW11. Allow me to present:

  

  "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi.

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  Jan. 11, 2010 8:01 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

  

  "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi.

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