1988 Toyota MR2 NA review from UK and Ireland
"A high performance bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
An intake valve is stuck open, so it's not been running for a few months.
I was driving down a Dual Carriageway at 50mph and someone carved me up. I decided to drive up the kerb and use the central reservation to slow me down. In the way of repairs, I had to change the steering rack and the front right suspension components (just in case). There was also some superficial damage caused by the central reservation.
Other than this, reliability has been good.
General comments?
The car drives like a dream.
Handling is good and precise.
The only downside to the MR2 is the gay/hairdresser image, although if people can't accept me for who I am then why should I worry?
I am saving my pennies for the new MR2 Roadster. I decided not to buy a 2nd generation MR2 (turbo) as I don't feel comfortable with that much power.
Search for New and Used Toyota MR2s available in the UK
Click here to advertise your car
Recommended reviews
|
| Little Fighter Jet |
|
| The best car I have ever owned by far! buy one |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 94000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 111000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault 19 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd January, 2004 |