1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo review from North America
"#1 of many MR2 Turbo's I will own in my lifetime"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed New Spark plugs and rotor at 80,000. ($40)
General comments?
The MR2 is by far the best value for the money in the sports car industry.
This car has unbelievable handing and acceleration.
This car has neck snapping torque..200 lb/ft.
The MR2 is unique unlike Integras, Eclipses, RSX's, Camaro's, and Mustangs.
The cheapest car with a slalom friendly mid-engine other than the MR2 is the Acura NSX at $130K+.
Do not buy an MR2 if you all you desire is straight speed.. You would be wasting the best quality of the car.. the ability to turn on a dime.
You definitely won't be thirsting for power in a turbo with 200hp and a 14.7 qtr mile speed.
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| 1989 - MR2 , T-Tops, Base Model 1.6L, Naturally Aspirated WOO HOO! Can I turn around and take that corner again?! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 71200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80500 miles |
| Previous car | Porsche 944 |
| Date of Entry | 10th September, 2002 |