1987 Toyota MR2 16 G Limited from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

Nothing.

Car has been rock solid.

Bulletproof motor. Removed the supercharger and added a TD05-16G turbo to boost power. Number of other mods (trd suspension, aftermarket ecu) (Dyno'd at 290hp at wheels)

A lot of people told me this would ruin the balance of the car, but if anything, having the power to choose power oversteer at will has made it even more enjoyable to drive.

Otherwise, handles like it's on rails. Recently managed to outlap a Porsche 996 turbo at a track club day. Sublime steering, engine, everything. Gets better mileage than a standard s/c, and out performs $300k supercars.

This is undoubtedly the best best performance bargain there is.

Mods:

Turbo. Brakes st185 gt4 (front) sw20 mr2 turbo (rear). trd adjustable shocks, coilovers, 16x7 front, 16x8 rear wheels. Pwr water to air intercooler. Tough clutch. Megasquirt ecu. A few other non consequential things.

Best 1/4 mile of 12.3.

Not really a general review, but these cars deserve so much more than a "it was reliable and very economical" type review.

As far as that goes however, the interior, and exterior etc have been very durable, only needing a replaced shifter boot. The car had no rust whatsoever when I got it, and regular maintenance and inspections have kept it this way. Economy is unbelievable, probably due to the aftermarket ECU, which makes tuning a dream.

I will never sell this car. It is an absolutely sensational piece of engineering. I love it.

'Recently managed to outlap a Porsche 996 turbo at a track club day.'

Either they weren't trying or they're a very poor driver.

Anyway, nice car, good to see them still about on the roads. And what a pity Toyota don't build cars like it anymore, the old MR2s, Celicas & Supras were great looking, good performing sports cars that Toyota may have been better advised to continue with.

I was on semi-racing tyres (almost slicks), he on road tyres and both cars are pretty much neck and neck in a staightline. not really that surprising as te handling on the car is extraordinary.

I accpet though that the porsche does it standard, with luxury and refinement whereas the toyota feels like a go-kart and does not have the class or refinement of the german.