You can get (and probably already know about) little plug in dongles that allow the radio to pick up European radio stations. Only a few, err, pounds/euros/DM/Pf.
I think the display still shows the wrong frequencies, but the actual frequency used works...
Or something. I just replaced the headunit on mine to allow MP3/USB goodness.
Mid-90s Nissans could be a good deal. Round here there's a '94 Skyline GTS Turbo up for under 3k (and that'll shift). '95 S14 would do the job, but a couple of grand more expensive.
I'd be tempted to go with the BMW option, although people would just assume you were an asshat
dont think that would work since i guess the radio would still work in .2 increments which isnt good enough for germany
yeah ill have to see how i can get it out first and if its a standard double din slot... otherwise ill be in trouble
one option ive thought about is taking it apart and finding some guy at work who knows how to read out disassemble and figure out what the code does on the controller of the radio so i could reprogram it for german frequencies
tiny bit of non car buying related advice
it always helpd to read the tail of a thread
kinda... you have no idea how hard it is to find an mr2 in that kind of condition in germany
this was litteraly the first good mr2 i could find
You will be able to get something to allow single DIN units to fit, which will also give you a cubby hole to keep things in below it (or a clock). I'd also recommend getting a cubby box with a lid - otherwise you'll find change and pens flying everywhere when you press the loud pedal!!!
You can get an ordinary one for about £7 from eBay - a replacement head-unit such as mine can be had for £30 second hand, or you could pick up an OEM double-din unit from another car for about £30 (which wont look as flashy).
Yes they do - you just have to get an OEM unit from another car (eBay is the easy route).
I've got double-din casette clarion you can have if you want :P
EDIT - I was in the same position when I was looking to swap out mine - and the only things I found were the Subaru OEM ones which look ok, but they are covered with Subaru branding )
take it to a track day and find it's limits, unfortunately many MR2's have been destroyed going into trees etc. Don't let the grip fool you, they are snappy at the limit. (at least in standard trim)
someone on icq already suggested them to me yesterday and theyre exactly what i meant
but 2-300 to replace something thats not even broken... a bit steep
Diesel emits far more NOx and soot particles. Petrol just emits slightly more CO2. NOx and soot are proven bad, they cause smog and air pollution. CO2 is claimed to be bad by an idiot whose household consumes 20 times more electricity than the average household and flies a private jet all over the world to tell you about using less energy.
But what's the point anyway. If you want a slightly less polluting car, don't buy a fast car.
i know this from a study i seen where it showed that deisel buses for example where proven to give cyclists ( who commute to city and home daily ) serious health risks over the span of several years.
But haven said that...
If your going to rag your car around all day - buy a japanese petrol.
if you want a relyable performer, subtle and smart - buy german.
if you wnt a great driving car and have no worrys about repair costs - buy italian
if you want a peice of sh1t - buy american.
Quite simple really, though the fact that i have to explain all this astounds me...
just Never and i repeat Never buy french...
you see, theirs no hair on my nuts are their made of steel... whats your excuse ??
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