1986 Toyota MR2 1600 review from UK and Ireland
"Greatest 1600cc car of the 1980's"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drop links rattle @100,000 miles.
Head Gasket Blown at 112000 miles.
Exhaust rusted away @ 70000 miles.
Rear arches rust away @ 60000 miles.
General comments?
A great car.
A classic.
Owned mine now since 1991, 14 years of fun.
Precision handling and balance.
Plenty of power from Jan-speed Exhaust and k&N filter.
Very reliable.
Parts expensive, but you don't need many very often.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota MR2 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2005 |