topshot_2k
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better balanced, FWD rear end doesnt just let go in damp conditions
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CorsAsh
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iv said this before, and il say it again, blah blah blah I have a thing against vauxhalls blah blah yada yada yada
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Cupra Steve
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i doubt it, MR2 will just let go unless you rused to rear end happy mid 0's cars. 306 is super grippy and will take more abuse than the MR2.
well he has already had an mr2 so i take it he can handle rwd. i bet an mr2 will be better than a 306 in the right hands.
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whitter45
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well pugs are well known for there handling and in the wet or at high speed the front becomes very uncertain in the MR2
Just my experience of driving both - what about yourself
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Cupra Steve
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better balanced, FWD rear end doesnt just let go in damp conditions
106's aren't too good in damp conditions, can't say my mates 306 rallye was the best either.
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topshot_2k
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why? also radiator probs can be a nightmare with MR2.
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topshot_2k
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better balanced, FWD rear end doesnt just let go in damp conditions
106's aren't too good in damp conditions, can't say my mates 306 rallye was the best either. [/quote
Prob down to tyres, but none the less the 306 is better looking, more comfort, reliable, quick
and TBH steve you seem to have a lot of mates, and been in all these cars
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my mate had a gti-6 was fucking amazing car took absolute death, and i mean death, and it keep going and going it was quality never had and major probs apart from a gearbox going (which was due to him doing reverse j turns in it).
I would defo have 1 over a 2 seater old jap hair dressers car
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Stu
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I cant see how the 306 will be a better handling car than the MR2?
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topshot_2k
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have you driven an MR2 in damp, B roads?
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Steve
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i think the 306 will handle better than the mr2, richy said his mr2 handling was always a bit dodgy
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topshot_2k
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it put me off them tbph as i use a lot of b roads etc on way to work. 306 with Eagles F'1s are solid in any condition
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Dean B
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My friend has a 306 GTI-6. Tbh i don't think it unreaible, he hasnt had much problems at all, and it has a high milage. But i don't think there that quick tbh, nice cars overall tho.
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Cupra Steve
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Originally posted by topshot_2k
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Originally posted by Cupra Steve
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Originally posted by topshot_2k
better balanced, FWD rear end doesnt just let go in damp conditions
106's aren't too good in damp conditions, can't say my mates 306 rallye was the best either. [/quote
Prob down to tyres, but none the less the 306 is better looking, more comfort, reliable, quick
and TBH steve you seem to have a lot of mates, and been in all these cars
i do have a lot of mates in different cars yes, one day i will take pics of us all together to prove i do have friends!!!
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Colin
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MR2 in the wet you need to watch what your doing, in the dry however its a different beast & will wank all over any pug!!!
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Steve
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i cant see it being a lot better, should be fairly close i imagine, the 306 is considered one of the best fwd handling cars
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topshot_2k
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yep, a 220bhp MR2 if it still is that which i doubt due to wear/abuse etc V a 306 GTi around a track will be very close.
[Edited on 06-02-2007 by topshot_2k]
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topshot_2k
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and the non turbo ones are easy prey 
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Colin
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LOL lets not get ahead of ouselves here, a GTi-6 will be matched with a N/A MR2 - they have pretty similar stats.
Turbo it wont see for dust!!!
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topshot_2k
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why due to a 35-40bhp advantage 
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Cupra Steve
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why due to a 35-40bhp advantage
170 compared to 220 is 50bhp straight off!!!!
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Steve
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LOL lets not get ahead of ouselves here, a GTi-6 will be matched with a N/A MR2 - they have pretty similar stats.
Turbo it wont see for dust!!!
i dont mean in a straight line, i mean handling wise
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mwg
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iv said this before, and il say it again, anyone who owns a corsa that says french has crap build quality, cannot speak
[Edited on 06-02-2007 by Steve]
I'd go for the MR2. Love them.
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Colin
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Mostly because of the facts actually -
Pug - 137.56 bhp/ton, 145 lbft, 7.9s - 60mph
MR2 Turbo - 160.8 bhp/ton, 203 lbft, - 6.2 - 0-60mph
Also the fact if you throw a grand at the MR2 you get 300bhp........
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topshot_2k
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why due to a 35-40bhp advantage
170 compared to 220 is 50bhp straight off!!!!
mine isnt 
Anyway around a track the pug will be better handling and the 40bhp advantage would be minimal.
Up the pod on a warm dry day i would say the MR2 Turbo (jap spec/Not US one)
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