1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo review from North America

Mechanically, the car has been perfect.

The only problems are cosmetic, but that is expected on an 11-year old car!

There are a few scratches and dings here and there, but the paint is still vibrant and glossy.

A few interior pieces have gone south; but those were easily and inexpensively replaced with genuine Toyota parts.

If I was to nitpick, the only gripe I have is that the thermostat gauge works sporadically.

The MR2 Turbo does good to its name; it's extremely quick from both a stop and through turns.

The brakes are awesome; there is very little if any fade after hard, constant braking.

The best asset of this car however is its handling; it drives more like a go-kart than a car! It's easy to send the MR2 through a sharp turn under acceleration! The rear tires stay firmly planted on the road.

I truly think that the MR2 Turbo is one of the better import cars to ever grace our shores.

Many people are in disbelief when I tell them it's a 1991; they think it's brand new!

I highly recommend the MR2 Turbo as one of the best performance for the dollar values of all time. It is extremely quick for a 4-cylinder and it handles like an exotic sports car that costs 10 times as much!

If you can find one in good shape; buy it! You will not regret it =).