206CC SE or MR2 Roadster?

Lusaka · Post by **Lusaka** » Sat Mar 30, 2002 3:55 pm

Hi All,

My first post and a question for you all?

I am trying to decide between getting a CC SE or a MR2 Roadster.

Anyone had any experience of the MR2 Roadster compared to the 206?

Would you swap the Pug for a MR2?

I was going to get the 206 but keep getting drawn to the MR2 everytime I pass one.

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Lusaka

lizolinni · Post by **lizolinni** » Sat Mar 30, 2002 5:05 pm

Hi
well, can you fit 4 in an MR2? do you want to? do you want the security of a hard roof which folds down? I think those are the main questions.
Liz

rob · Post by **rob** » Sat Mar 30, 2002 6:04 pm

Well last year me and the wife drove the MR2 around Silverstone ona Toyota Track Day.

Melanie had always wanted the MR2 but was VERY disappointed with the way it drove and its speed.

She changed her mind and had a 206CC wich she loves.

The only concern with the CC is perhaps build quality compared to the Toyota.

The Toyotas are better built but are no where near as rewarding to drive, either around town or on the open roads.

My friend was going to buy an MR2 3 weeks ago but was dissapointed with the way it drove, he bought a Honda S2000 instead.

The choice is yours, but hope my ramblings help you in someway.

Claire · Post by **Claire** » Sat Mar 30, 2002 7:14 pm

Hi Lusaka

I've just bought my 206cc and have looked at all coupes and convertibles know to man!

I thought the MR2s weren't particuarly pretty and the spec wasn't terribly high, not to mention my bum seemed to be about 3 inches from the road.

Glad I made the decission I did. Passed a silver MR2 on the M25 today as I sailed past it I'm sure the two boy racer occupants looked at me admiringly, honest

Rachel. · Post by **Rachel.** » Sat Mar 30, 2002 7:27 pm

Why don't you test drive the two of them on the same day. I know as soon as I drove a CC there was no other choice!

Post by **Lyndon** » Sat Mar 30, 2002 7:41 pm

After seeing the CC concept in 1998, WOW must have one if and when it made production. purchased mar 2001, loved every minute of it. top down, suns out, big grin from here to here

Yes i like the CC, could have bought loads of different cars for the same money but it was the only car me.

Cheers

Lyndon

Lusaka · Post by **Lusaka** » Sat Mar 30, 2002 7:50 pm

Thanks for the replies. I have test driven the 206 already and with some of the post on this forum in mind, asked the dealer about build quality. No problem he said. Anyway came for a test drive and the first one failed to start, dead battery. The second one had the ominious roof rattle on the passenger side, the driver's visor had fallen off, the driver's seat would rceline forward and they couldn't get the roof to work. Both of these were on the forecourt for sale! Says a lot about the dealer so I won't be getting one from there.

Anyway I haven't been able to stay away from the looks of the 206 and hope to test drive both, one after the other next Saturday.

I guess I am trying to work out which will be more fun to own.

mellers · Post by **mellers** » Sat Mar 30, 2002 9:53 pm

love the look of the toyota love the drive of the 206cc even more would love the vx220 but no room for the jack russell11

Freedive · Post by **Freedive** » Sat Mar 30, 2002 10:27 pm

Probably get shot for this but... the only other car I would have other than the CC would be an MR2. I've driven both and after this CC I will probably go for one. Saying that I will enjoy the summer in the CC!!

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sun Mar 31, 2002 7:17 pm

i would strongly recommend a CC - even with the problems people have.

when i rejected my CC in february 02, i was offered a full cash refund. as there was no other car i wanted in that style and price range i took another CC.

derek

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Tue Apr 02, 2002 9:43 am

Morning Lusaka, I looked at both the CC and the MR2 at the Brighton car show last year.

The MR2 of course is a quick car and in my opinion has striking good looks with the roof down (a bit Boxter-ish) and my heart still jumps a beat when I see them on the road, but the dull black interior was a real bad turn off and the console also looked old fashioned to me. So was the rag-top roof, the design of which I didn't think complimented the car at all when up (almost appears to be an after thought to me).

The CC in my opinion has a much more modern interior and great styling with the roof up and down.

That's why I'm now the owner of my CC and still love it after 6 months.

Robbie.

thebigkung · Post by **thebigkung** » Tue Apr 02, 2002 4:42 pm

Lusaka,

MR2 Pros against the 206CC in my view.

It's build.
It's a little faster than the 206 cc.

206CC Pros

It has boot space.
It has a hard top built in.
It is less expensive than an MR2 of the same spec.

My neighbour has a new MR2 and wished he'd looked at the 206 as he can't even get his golf clubs into the MR2!

If you get a black car regardless of the type, you'd still find it hard to keep clean!

good luck.

Regards,

thebigkung