Merc XR2 thoughts opinions?

[McGillicuddy]

Thanks Fr. Frank. the lighter the better - I was going by NADA list for an '86. I couldn't find an XR2 listing for '90 which is what the guy says it is. What is a decent price?

What kind of performance and economy might I expect. I think BigShrimpin once mentioned that the 2.0L was ideal for the Seafari... You out there Big?

You were dead-on on my 115 I-6, Fr. Frank. Put on the Al Black Max 15p and nailed the 5500 RPM at WOT, 36 mph GPS and a satisfying hole-shot and decent cruise just as you suggested. Even took off the SE foil.

2.5mpg is fine, I guess, but I really want more economy and can't spring for a modern motor right now. Think I can squeeze another mpg out of the 150 XR2? Seems a while back BigShrimpin suggested a 4mpg cruise might be doable with this motor...