tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post6175913831335167599..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: Blog Stuff: Car wish.Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-48603529842908998772007-08-25T23:10:00.000-04:002007-08-25T23:10:00.000-04:00"That being said, I cry because I'm WAY over 6ft, ...<I>"That being said, I cry because I'm WAY over 6ft, and not only have I yet to come across a sports car that I fit into..."</I><BR/><BR/>That is why -- for a brief, golden moment -- God made muscle cars.<BR/><BR/>{solemn nod}Billy Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406609611276200667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-82693277445467228282007-08-25T15:19:00.000-04:002007-08-25T15:19:00.000-04:00MR2s are fun. They're a little impractical, but I...MR2s are fun. They're a little impractical, but I love my MkII. Long road trips are a little awkward though. I drove down from Portland to LA and back a couple years ago and down to SF and back earlier this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-70830172992938925202007-08-25T06:57:00.000-04:002007-08-25T06:57:00.000-04:00Please don't get into one of those death traps. I...Please don't get into one of those death traps. I believe it even beat out the venerable 'vette as the car you're most likely to die in if you are in a accident.<BR/><BR/>MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-69215200682512198082007-08-25T00:47:00.000-04:002007-08-25T00:47:00.000-04:00When I was looking for a car in '87, I did the tes...When I was looking for a car in '87, I did the test drive thing at a Toyota dealer. I really loved the MR2 but finally decided on a Celica. I found the problem with MR2 was the need for a second car if we went travelling. After all, the MR2 could carry a flat of beer in the front, an attache case behind the passenger seat and a small bag of golf clubs in the back.<BR/><BR/>Still ... what a driver! Loved that mid-mounted engine.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>GeorgeGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123244406605096484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-4386910502472609132007-08-25T00:31:00.000-04:002007-08-25T00:31:00.000-04:00I'm 6'2" and fit in my '87 fine. However, the earl...I'm 6'2" and fit in my '87 fine. However, the earlier ones drew the air from under the car. I live on a gravel road. The wimpy air cleaner seals didn't seal, and I ended up with a motor full of dirt. <BR/><BR/>If you must have one, make sure it is a later version with the air intake on one of the side vents.<BR/><BR/>They are a blast to drive - a go cart with A/C, heat and tunes.Jeffrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873138122305060834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-64953278808608223972007-08-24T18:28:00.000-04:002007-08-24T18:28:00.000-04:00You'll appreciate the Z3 if you ever have the misf...You'll appreciate the Z3 if you ever have the misfortune to get into an accident over the MR2.<BR/><BR/>That being said, I cry because I'm WAY over 6ft, and not only have I yet to come across a sports car that I fit into (MiniCooper S excepted, to my shock, but I don;t like it)but most cars with #$%#$%#$% sun roofs aren't feasible either.<BR/><BR/>Do you have any idea how otherwise nice cars have a sun roof as standard?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-22643724075310380952007-08-24T15:18:00.000-04:002007-08-24T15:18:00.000-04:00I haven't had a bit of trouble with the supercharg...I haven't had a bit of trouble with the supercharger. I think the magnetic clutch is basically the same type that runs the air conditioning compressor, so it's pretty mature technology now. <BR/><BR/>B&N - I only have to recline the seat one notch. It's lots roomier than, say, a Austin-Healey 100, an MGB, or a Fiat 128, and downright barge-like compared to a MG Midget. Then again, what isn't...<BR/><BR/>DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-90203983310289190292007-08-24T15:03:00.000-04:002007-08-24T15:03:00.000-04:00It can't have less headroom than a Z3. ;)It can't have less headroom than a Z3. ;)Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-59367200928667123562007-08-24T14:47:00.000-04:002007-08-24T14:47:00.000-04:00"I recline the drivers seat back"I rest my case.Mi..."I recline the drivers seat back"<BR/><BR/>I rest my case.<BR/><BR/>Midget car.theirritablearchitecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04105315709746689270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-91315022576222404892007-08-24T13:51:00.000-04:002007-08-24T13:51:00.000-04:00Have you had any problems with the supercharger? I...Have you had any problems with the supercharger? I was going to look for one of those, but the magnetic clutch scared me off...Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-72729904683686397542007-08-24T13:20:00.000-04:002007-08-24T13:20:00.000-04:00In 1994, I dropped into a local car dealer to visi...In 1994, I dropped into a local car dealer to visit a friend who worked there. On the lot, they had a 1989 Supercharged MR2, in Arrest Me Red, with about 40k miles on it. I traded in my first generation RX7 on the spot.<BR/><BR/>I'm 6'0, and it's very comfortable - I recline the drivers seat back, and fit just fine. It's got about 145k on it now, and I think I'll do a valve job sometime next year.<BR/><BR/>It's the worst car I've ever driven in snow and ice, but that probably wouldn't be much of a problem in TN.<BR/><BR/>Find one - you won't regret it!<BR/><BR/>DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-19653360197818935332007-08-24T10:22:00.000-04:002007-08-24T10:22:00.000-04:00When they first came out, a clubbing buddy of mine...When they first came out, a clubbing buddy of mine got one(a glorious neon blue), and we'd run around in it with the roof open, blasting Propaganda's P-Machinery, which was great music for driving fast. Those were golden moments.phlegmfatalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-39694385921439204832007-08-24T09:00:00.000-04:002007-08-24T09:00:00.000-04:00Uh, Tam, we all know that you are six feet tall, e...Uh, Tam, we all know that you are six feet tall, even sans shoes, so I'm thinkin' that the t-tops would have to be removed on a fairly permanent basis.<BR/><BR/>That ride is designed for midgets.theirritablearchitecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04105315709746689270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-79878293342752835542007-08-24T08:46:00.000-04:002007-08-24T08:46:00.000-04:00Even if you hadn't ever posted your location, I co...Even if you hadn't ever posted your location, I could immediate rule out the Northeast by that post...<BR/><BR/>All Toyos (and Hondas, and 'Rus, etc) from that era are loooong gone up here, sacrificed to the salt gods and rotted away to dust...Jay Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11085873775096542015noreply@blogger.com