If you feel the need for speed I would definatley suggest you get the mr-2 turbo.
You wont need any money for an engine swap, and instead you can put that $4000 or so into the engine, upgrade the turbos, make the mr-2 super fast.
In my opinion nothing beats a mid engine rwd car. Superb handling and acceleration, a FWD celica wouldn't be able to touch that performance wise
As far as looks go I like the way both cars look, but if you get a mr-2 know that you wont be lugging stuff around and that the interior is kinda small. I'm 6'4 and i can jsut bearly fit!
I would go for the mr-2 if I were you, t-top, turbo, mid engine, rwd, its just awesome! >

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