1986 Toyota MR2 review from North America
"Bulletproof and will last forever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- 2nd gear syncro.
- Water pump.
- Cracked crank.
- Front brakes overheat and warp easily.
General comments?
I bought the car 4 years ago, and it had already been beaten on pretty good, and for the last 4 years I have driven it hard every day and at 400,000km started professionally racing it. It still runs as smooth as the day I bought it, and spending 2 days at redline and taking 4 feet of air, I still can't break it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 225000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 406000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2000 |