1990 Toyota MR2 Coupe review from UK and Ireland
"Rice eating, rear wheel drive FUN MACHINE!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New Brake Pads.
Front Left control arm bushes were shot, Toyota Won't sell them seperatley so had to buy entire arm inc bushes which cost £90.
Paint work flat in places, its red so is to be expected!
Gear change between 4th & 5th can be tricky.
Auto electric aerial won't go down by itself, possibly due to after market stereo not sending correct signal.
Exhaust Manifold gasket was totally shot at only 96k miles, probably due to engine position right below engine cover vents so water can drip straight onto engine.
Alternator seized casing cracked, due to water ingress similar to above.
Ignition leads shot, new set costs £70.00!
Electric windows & Mirrors not functioning at all, possible break in loom, if buying check these work!
Headlamp motor not functioning at all, cost £30 from breakers.
General comments?
The MR2 is brilliant fun, it will always make you grin form ear to ear every time you get in.
The handling is amazing, but as with most mid engined rear wheel drive cars, its not that easy to drive quickly, I'd advise you to take it easy if you've just bought one, especially in the wet!!! you'll find yourself driving like your gran at the first sign of rain.
To say the first MK2 SW20 came out in 1990 the looks are still outstanding & haven't dated, the interior is typically japanese...plastic, plastic, plastic!! but nothing will ever break!!
The rear visibility could be better, but you'll not care when you look out over the huge rear wing & engine vents!!
The bonnet is huge & makes exiting from tight junctions difficult!
The pop up light are brilliant & the beam is as bright as a modern car.
Go buy one!.. NOW!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 96000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen AX |
| Date of Entry | 29th July, 2005 |