| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.0 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 84500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84900 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
Summary:
Get one of these cars!!!
Faults:
Un-diagnosed fluid leak.
Reversing light switch broke.
General Comments:
This car is seriously quick and handles like it's on rails!!!
If you lose the back end it comes back with a flick of the hand.
Standard stereo is OK, but needs upgrading.
Mmm, leather seats.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th July, 2001
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.6 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 116000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 80 |
Faults:
Needed new front brake discs and brake callipers due to binding callipers. This appears to be common problem as I know about five other people with MR2s and they have all replaced the front brake callipers at some point.
Radiator holed, which is again a common problem as it's exposed.
The gear selector cable snapped leaving me stuck in reverse. This is the only time that the car has left me stranded in four years of motoring.
General Comments:
This car is great fun as long as you keep the engine spinning.
Driving with the roof out on a sunny day is great and unlike a convertible it's fine in winter.
It's a bit noisy on the motorway with both engine and wind noise.
For a performance car it's surprisingly economical, though you can go through the rear tyres quickly if you use the performance.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 1st June, 2001
Binding calipers can be problematic, but spares are easily sourced from places like Fensport.co.uk and guards for the radiator are available very cheap through the MR2 drivers club. It is an awesome car, and continues to put cheesy grins on your face after many, many miles of motoring.
I had the same problem with my front brakes. Apart from that, no real problems. Apart from driving in the wet, a lovely car.
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 non-turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.6 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
Summary:
Best sports car for the money.. period
Faults:
Other than normal maintenance, I have had no unscheduled repairs done to this car.
Replaced plug wires at 95k.
Replaced timing belt and water pump (normal maintenance) at 90k.
General Comments:
The handling on this car is remarkable.
At cruising speeds, the car feels great, but the engine is a little on the noisy side (typical sports car I guess).
Seats are comfortable for short trips, but they become uncomfortable after a long drive.
This is by far the best handling, most reliable, best looking, and most fun car to drive I have ever owned and I will probably never sell it.
The MR2 even today still looks awesome. Many people ask me If it is a new car.
Rare car and very collectible.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st May, 2001
2.2???
They never made a 2.2!!
You have a either a 2L 16valve or a 2L Turbo like I had :)
Steve.
Yes they did make a 2.2l naturally aspirated engine. I have one. The model number is something like 5S-300... not sure, but it is a 2.2
Nick.
Yes, most '91 MR2s have 2.2L 5SFE normally aspirated engines. The turbo has the 2L 3SGTE engine.
The normally-aspirated engine is, in fact, a 2.2L. The turbo (3S-GTE) is a 2.0L.
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.4 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 59234 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64860 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan NX1600 |
Summary:
A tight little package!
Faults:
Stress fracture on the rear driver's side rotor.
Original muffler is still on it and it's starting to go.
General Comments:
This is by far one of the best Japanese performance cars ever built! Its mid-engine design makes for perfect weight distribution and gives the driver that true sports car feel. Because of all the weight in the back and the rear wheel drive configuration, the MR2 hooks up fast and brings the driver to 60 MPH in 5.9 seconds.
The interior is comparable to the NSX... you feel fast when you're sitting in this car! Even at a stand still.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 4th March, 2001