1990 Toyota MR2 Mk 1 review from UK and Ireland
"Best sports car for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Generally very good for a now 13 year old car.
Rear brakes - calipers and hand brake cable seized off last year. Had to replace disks, calipers and cable (£250).
Passenger side window switch won't work. (It does from my side.)
Overheats occasionally, usually when stuck in traffic jam following a blast down the motorway.
Electric aerial makes the noises, but not the action.
Rear wheel arches have surface rust.
General comments?
Where else can you buy a car that will out handle a Porsche and beat most cars, even the turbo diesels, both off the mark and through the gears for less than £2000?
There's more storage than you think. Certainly more than the latest MR2
Handling is fantastic, provided you keep the power on in from the apex on. Go easy in the wet, although it's reasonably quick to put it straight again.
Bit noisy on the motorway above 80.
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| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Twin Cam Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi A3 |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2004 |