1988 Toyota MR2 T-Bar from UK and Ireland - Comments

Clutch.

5th gear selector.

Brake discs all round.

T-bar leaked.

Great handling. Backend doesn't slide out as you'd expect (or hope), but can fishtail in the wet or if pushed!

Most people think they cost a fortune.

Rust found in stupid places.

Can be 'fun' packing in gear all around the car when travelling.

For such a cheap car you get hard looks, handling, good speed, flip-up headlights, removable roof, toys, rear engined car and being a 2 seater, people stopped asking for lifts (good thing..)

But... some unique parts VERY expensive. Fuel economy good, services can be cheap. Group 15-16 insurance.

Very reliable, only let me down once once and that's because the battery died.

Low-slung seating postition and centre console means changing gear with your fingertips with your elbow resting in the centre. Cool.

Being a compact car with unassisted steering and a low stance, you really do feel 'at one' with this car. They say it's more fun to drive than the bloated mk2 (which are still cool cars but for different reasons).

Girls love 'em, but they have a 'hairdresser' image. Total bollocks.

Would love to buy another one, but as a second car unless mint (import Supercharged version not too expensive).

Buy one!

"Girls love 'em, but they have a 'hairdresser' image. Total bollocks."

HELP!! I'm a yank that doesn't understand things in English! :) What does this mean? Thanks!! e-mail me at: nalvarad@lsil.com if you know the answer.

Hairdresser means a girlie image and bollocks means "crap" in this case.

Your review is from 2001, but if you still have the car and it's t-bar still leaks try petroleum jelly. I have the same problem with mine and the petroleum jelly worked. I rubbed it on all of the window / t-bar seals and haven't sat in a puddle of cold water since. :-)