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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:18 AM
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new MR2 spy pics

Looks quite good IMO, have to wait and see if they give it any more power.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:20 AM
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Yup, quite nice.

That Maser looks well odd though! I'm assuming that the strange shape is as a result of stuff fitted to hide the lines. I do hope so, anyway! The CTR will have stiff competition for the 2005 Breadvan of the Year competition, if it isn't!
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:37 AM
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I like the look of that, I always liked the second generation mr2's but the latest model has always looked too small to be a proper sports car. Reminded me more of a smart or something
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:44 AM
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Good news there's a new Maser on the way. The 3200 GTs will be even cheaper! That's one car I'd repalce my S with.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:49 AM
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If the MR2 comes with 250bhp and is useable each day it will become a viable alternative to the S2000. There is a real space in the market for a car to compete directly with the S, I hope Toyota is looking launch one.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 03:36 AM
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Looks pretty .. though "mini Carrera GT" might be pushing it a bit

about the Maser: that had better be a large box designed to hide the lines
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 04:05 AM
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Chopped my 3yr old MR2 roadster (only 13k on the clock) in for a new S last June - would never go back to the MR2, regardless of power....the S is in a different league entirely in terms of ride quality, handling and particularly build quality....and of course, uniqueness....

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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 04:59 AM
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Personally given the spyshots I'd have one over the S2000 to be honest....the S2000 is becoming a little too familiar now and is losing it's presence
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 05:06 AM
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Zero you always say things like that at this time of year, then when the first day of spring comes along and u fire up your hks-ed MCB you rejoice in the bauty of the car.

You know it's coming mate
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by zero_to60' date='Feb 1 2005, 01:59 PM
Personally given the spyshots I'd have one over the S2000 to be honest....the S2000 is becoming a little too familiar now and is losing it's presence
Since I swapped I've hardly seen an S, about 3 in 4 months

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