1988 Toyota MR2 T-Bar review from UK and Ireland

Wheel bearing needed replacing.

This car is seriously quick and a potent handler.

I have driven well about 35-40 different types of car since I began driving and I have never gotten such driving satisfaction from a car as I have from an MR2.

The 1600cc engine with the TVIS system (way ahead of it's time) and short stroke make it an absolute screamer, revving all the way to nearly 8000rpm and leaving most cars in it's wake. it's difficult to comprehend now in 2006 that this little engine produces 120bhp whereas modern 1600's are still on the shy side of 100bhp

I can't compliment the ride qualities of the car enough, I've always been a owner of French cars so am used to a comfortable ride, the MR2 manages to provide a very adequate amount of comfort for a sports car particularly with the leather seats which are a tad firm, but bearable.

The T-bar leaks (don't they all>?!?).

The car has been mechanically sound, I'm told these engines thrive on abuse so I make sure it gets plenty. I've driven the car from England to Munich, Germany and back with no problems at all and will do again next year.

Fuel economy is bearable, compared to my old Mk2 Cortina it's actually around 10mpg better on average

I bought this car with the intention of using and abusing it on the Nürburgring (which it does so very well)

I've never been particularly fond of "Jap Crap" but I'm now making an exception for this model.

If you want to have some cheap fun get one of these (but not mine! lol)