1989 Toyota MR2 review from North America
"So good, I'm on my second one, and gladly would buy another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing that has been kind of a nag has been the clutch. Have replaced both rear, and master cylinder.
Transmission was getting harder to shift, so I replaced clutch at 150k miles.
Battery finally died recently. Replaced.
Replaced timing belt, water pump, fuel filter, as soon as I bought it. Preventive maintenance.
Car is great, and very reliable. As with any car, do the maintenance work and replace parts BEFORE they fail.
General comments?
The car has never left me stranded. I have made several trips, over 1k miles each way non-stop. Car ran flawlessly.
Handling is excellent. However, ride can be a bit harsh.
Has enough power, although for really good acceleration, consider finding a Supercharged model.
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| My first car, a dream |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 102000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 154000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 19th October, 2004 |