1989 Toyota MR2 T-bar review from UK and Ireland
"Fast, nimble and FUN!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Mainly rust, to most body panels, sills and non-critical chassis components.
Worn leather on seats.
Ignition coil intermittent fault.
General comments?
What can I say about the open-top T-Bar MR2? If you can live with the "soft" reputation, and the rust, this car is so much fun.
Only moderately quick, but handles beautifully, fast enough to exhilarate and great on the limit.
For a 17 year old car with 130000miles, I use it every day and it's only really let me down once, which was cheap and easy to fix.
Dealer support is great, they stock all parts (although expensive) and are happy to help keep these cars on the road.
Nothing special on paper, but just amazing to drive, with fantastic reliability.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 96000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 133000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Metro |
| Date of Entry | 6th September, 2006 |