2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder review from North America
"Nimble handling, fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far.
General comments?
Bought as part of my mid-life crisis. Wanted an Asian mistress and ended up with a Toyota Spyder (Should be cheaper in the end). I'm 6'2" and weigh 225. I tried to fit into a Honda S2000, Saturn Sky and Mazda Miata (both new and old) and found the Spyder had more room for my legs and headroom. Due to garage size, I was limited to the size of car that I could purchase. So far, its fun with the convertible. Wish the rpm's were lower when traveling in 5th.
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| A mid-engine alternative to Miata. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda CR-V |
| Date of Entry | 25th December, 2007 |