Need some Advice Oppo

"RustedSprinter" (rustedsprinter)
08/27/2015 at 20:55 • Filed to: None

Hey guys!

So you know I’ve been working on my MR2 for awhile. I’m thinking about trading in for another car. I need some advice since it comes down to these two cars.

1988 Honda CRX Si

230,000 Miles

Well maintained

No rust

Runs

Rebuilt Title

1984 Toyota Corrolla SR5

180,000 miles

Hole in floor pan that needs to be welded.

New Engine (4AC)

Some rust in the back area

Doesnt start due to electrical problems. The owner says the spark is “low”. The car just cranks. Accs work.

Pic related is the Corolla.

DISCUSSION (16)

Battery Tender Unnecessary > RustedSprinter
08/27/2015 at 21:02

RWD vs. FWD

TheHondaBro > RustedSprinter
08/27/2015 at 21:08

Tough call. If you’re comfortable with doing the necessary repairs to the Corolla, I’d flip a coin.

OPPOsaurus WRX > RustedSprinter
08/27/2015 at 21:21

if i had to chose i’d pick the MR2

RustedSprinter > OPPOsaurus WRX
08/27/2015 at 21:26

Im trying to get rid of the MR2 dude lol.

RustedSprinter > TheHondaBro
08/27/2015 at 21:27

Yeah its a tough call dude.

RustedSprinter > Battery Tender Unnecessary
08/27/2015 at 21:27

Lol I DD a 98 Cav so I dont mind FF cars. FR cars are cool tho.

RustedSprinter > TheHondaBro
08/27/2015 at 21:28

By the way I thought you’d say the CRX! xD

TheHondaBro > RustedSprinter
08/27/2015 at 21:30

But RWD ‘Rolla!

RustedSprinter > TheHondaBro
08/27/2015 at 21:38

Thats whats going on in my head!

OPPOsaurus WRX > RustedSprinter
08/27/2015 at 22:10

Y would you do such a thing

Chech > RustedSprinter
08/28/2015 at 00:34

While I wouldn’t drop my MR2 for either of these, I’d probably take the Corolla if I already had a daily.

pip bip - choose Corrour > RustedSprinter
08/28/2015 at 02:05

Corolla!

RustedSprinter > OPPOsaurus WRX
08/31/2015 at 09:52

It doesnt run right and I’m tired of working on it lol.

RustedSprinter > Chech
08/31/2015 at 09:53

My MR2 isnt good lol.

Chech > RustedSprinter
08/31/2015 at 21:36

Yeah, if it’s not in even decent condition, it’s probably worth flogging off. MR2s are the worst for doing your own work, and even worse for paying someone to do it for you.

Eggplant > RustedSprinter
09/08/2015 at 21:15

There’s a LOT of work you’ll have to do to get the Corolla anywhere near as fun/fast/working as well as the CRX.

If you do get the AE86, the first thing I’d probably do is pull the engine and start looking for something that A: runs, and B: isn’t slow as hell. It’d be a good opportunity to get under the car (or get it up on a rack), and address any rust issues that the PO might not be aware of. Check the area under the master cylinder, especialy the rail that the engine mounts are on and the rear shock mounts.