1991 Toyota MR2 review from North America
"Ferrari styling, very reliable, fast and fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing. I have replaced the battery, put new tires on it, and changed the oil regularly. Nothing ever goes wrong with this car!
General comments?
This car was 6 years old when I bought it. I have driven it every day for over 5 years now, and nothing has ever gone wrong with it! Everything on it is the way it came from the factory (except the battery and tires). It still has the original spark plug wires and original belts.
It is amazing the response I get from this car. Every couple of weeks or so, I will be walking to my car in a parking lot and find people standing by my car pointing at it and talking. Seriously! When I go through drive-thru's, they ask me "what kind of car is that?" Everyone assumes it is some kind of exotic sports car.
I only paid $5500 for this car with 45000 miles on it and have only put one battery ($50) and one set of tires ($300) on it since then. I am thinking of doing a tuneup on it just out of guilt, but it runs like new with the original stuff on it. Even the engine still looks new.
I have test-driven other cars over the years, but can't find one that handles anywhere near as well as mine.
It also has a great "vrooom" sound to it that makes people turn their heads.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 non-turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 11th February, 2005 |