1992 Toyota MR2 review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A few years after we bought this car, the battery began to die. We had it fixed and replaced several times. Leave the door open too long and battery dies. Have to wait several minutes before it can start. Just a year ago, the whole auto transmission broke down and failed while driving it to work. It cost about US$2000 to replace with a new one.
General comments?
I wish Toyota would install better suspension on this car. Bumps and rutted roads make the ride dreadful. Plenty of engine noise enters the cabin. The new transmission we've just installed jerks eruptively when placed in gear.
Acceleration is slow for a sports car. The trunk is an absolute joke. It's too small to fit even a standard size luggage. I wouldn't go shop at Costco with that car. However, fuel economy is very good and handling is excellent. Overall assessment: A fun car to drive.
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| To sum it up, the MR2 can't be beat for the value, performance and overall Toyota quality. |
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| 1991 - MR2 Turbo 2.0 Litre turbo If you can find one in good shape, it will be the buy of a lifetime |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 1999 |