1991 Toyota MR2 GT t-bar Turbo review from UK and Ireland
"Excellent fun but does need a bit of TLC to keep it going"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
PAS motor brushes.
Gear shifter bushes.
Seized brake caliper.
Throttle cable snapped.
Speedo sender stopped working.
Temp gauge sender stopped working.
Air con never worked.
T-bar leaked (fixed for 2 quid and elbow grease though)
General comments?
This car goes like the clappers and handles extremely well in dry weather. It is not for the faint hearted though, being a powerful turbo RWD car the back end jumps about like an electrified cat if you are too heavy footed in the corners.
The only gripe I have is its reliability. I'm sure it was very reliable when it rolled out of the factory 17 years ago but time takes its toll on any mechanical device. The car has never actually broken down and all of its problems have been related to the age.
If you want a cheap 2 seater car that goes like stink and you are not afraid of getting your hands dirty, this is the car for you. MR2 turbos are all imported from Japan. Don't be put off by this, there is an excellent spares network out there and the import thing has never been an issue for me since owning the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 62000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Fiat Bravo |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2008 |