1988 Toyota MR2 Coupe review from UK and Ireland
"Lightweight forerunner to the Elise"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The thermostat in the cooling system stuck closed - the car overheated badly! I replaced it myself and have had no problems since.
A metal clip from one of the rear brake pads fell off and caused a huge racket - it cost £15 for a complete set of rear brake pad clips but I guess it's better to replace them all.
General comments?
I think it was Autocar magazine which said that the Mk1 MR2 was quicker round the twisty bits than a Ferrari 308 (the equivalent of the 360 Modena at the time).
It's only got a 1.6 litre engine but it revs over 7500 rpm and weighs very little - who needs loads of power? Main criticism is it lacks torque but there are imported supercharged versions on the market.
It is also widely believed to have been a Lotus design before Toyota bought it and had it hand made by Yamaha.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 101000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2000 |