Gonna miss you.

"phenotyp" (phenotyp)
04/28/2014 at 00:56 • Filed to: Mr2

Been through a lot together. One of my very favorite cars, for a lot of reasons, and the best I've ever owned.

I don't want this to sound like a eulogy, because it isn't. So I'm just gonna put some pictures of it from last week, since it looks like it's time for it to find a new home.

DISCUSSION (20)

midengineer > phenotyp
04/28/2014 at 01:02

Nooooooooo!! Why are you selling?

Ducky > phenotyp
04/28/2014 at 01:06

as someone driving an NA miata, i am qualified to say that jesus this car is small.

sounds like it's leaving a big hole in your heart though; hopefully you find something to fill it with! may the wind, like your engines and drive wheels, be ever at your back.

PheeNoIVI > phenotyp
04/28/2014 at 01:06

Beautiful car. I want it! Lol one of my favorite affordable cars

phenotyp > midengineer
04/28/2014 at 01:07

If I had a garage, I'd keep it. I wish I could keep it forever.

phenotyp > Ducky
04/28/2014 at 01:09

Smaller than a Miata! And the engine's in the right place. My car for more than 8 years. I hope to find someone who knows what they're getting.

phenotyp > PheeNoIVI
04/28/2014 at 01:10

Nothing beats it.

Ducky > phenotyp
04/28/2014 at 01:12

haha yup. at 6'2" i fit into the miata with a foamectomy and a door handle delete, but i couldn't even get inside an mr-2s, much less drive one. bit jealous i'll never be able to experience it :(

phenotyp > Ducky
04/28/2014 at 01:18

really? I'm 6'2" and Miatas are terrifying (have some friends who raced theirs). The extra 7" of wheelbase in the MR2 and the higher beltline completely changes it.

Ducky > phenotyp
04/28/2014 at 01:21

Kinja'd!!!

like i said, i drove it home with the door handle and seat as they were in 96, but that has since changed (much to my knee's relief)

phenotyp > Ducky
04/28/2014 at 01:24

huh. Not sure what kinda MR2 you drove, then, but I fit in it with plenty of extra room from the get go.

Ducky > phenotyp
04/28/2014 at 01:26

it was a spyder, same as yours at a carmax. i slid the seat all the way back, and i couldn't get my right leg under the wheel to the gas pedal. headroom wasn't an issue, it was just pure "my legs do not fit inside this automobile"

Dsscats > phenotyp
04/28/2014 at 02:06

TELL ME ALL ABOUT IT. I may get one. How's the manual? Gas mileage? Handling?

phenotyp > Dsscats
04/28/2014 at 02:13

It's the best damn car. Very low production, too many have been badly modified. I replaced the stock top with canvas in 2009. Installed the MSMB (underbody bracing) in 2007- huge difference). Short antenna. 2003 head unit (orange light instead of green). 81K miles. If you're serious, let's talk.

phenotyp > Dsscats
04/28/2014 at 02:16

5spd manual was the only option in 2001. Leather seats. 30-32mpg give or take. Handling, especially after the bracing, is the best damn thing you could ask for. Everyone else on the road is annoying.

Dsscats > phenotyp
04/28/2014 at 09:21

I'm only serious if you're in CA and my 300ZX sells. That sounds line an amazing car though

Opposite Locksmith > Dsscats
04/28/2014 at 10:38

Kinja'd!!!

getting rid of the 300zx??? But it's so cleeeean. I always take pix of 300zxs what will I do now

Pic from a cruise with Oppo's Reigntastic in his red mr2

phenotyp > Dsscats
04/28/2014 at 12:04

Ah. Well, I'm back in TX, so... there's that.

Dsscats > Opposite Locksmith
04/28/2014 at 15:45

That looks like a twin turbo! And it's only if I get the right offer

m2m, apex detective > phenotyp
04/28/2014 at 17:16

Kinja'd!!!

Looks like you kept it very happy.

You've driven the same fun car for 8 years; that's more time than most people are willing to spend with the same car ... or any car at that.

If you lived in Europe, I'd now want to take a look a look at it before you just gave it to a random stranger throwing their bucks. ;)

phenotyp > m2m, apex detective
04/28/2014 at 18:05

If I could hang on it it forever, I certainly would. It's completely impractical, and totally wonderful.