Most popular Toyota MR2 for sale

How I loved my silver bullet, 1991 MR2 Turbo, and how I hated to sell it (on eBay, and reluctantly due to moving overseas).

The 1990's body style looked like a mini-Ferrari, raced away from lights, and handled like it was on rails. At 15 years old and with about 130,000 miles, my unmodified MR2 was still a pleasure to drive. Sure, some minor imperfections were showing up (antenna and window siwtches often fail by this age), and I'd installed a new clutch and some radiator hoses, but I loved that car. I commuted at 40 miles each way, and got about 20 mpg day in day out.

On the downside, the compact engine layout makes maintenance fiddly and a bit expensive - e.g., when I needed those radiator hoses replaced. But you can pick one up on eBay for $6-8k, IF you can find a good one in stock condition. I recommend you create a saved search, and bid what you can afford when one comes along. You'll be in for a treat.

Seems a long way from my current minivan. Ah, memories!

Pros.
Price for appearance:
I was looking at the Toyota MR2, Porsche Boxster, and BMW Z3 for my next car when I found my 2000 MR2. Price is cheaper than the Boxster and Z3, and yet I haven't seen more than three MR2's. "Your too young to have a nice sports car like this", ect. are some things said to me. It is commonly mistaken for a Boxster, they are very close in appearance at first glans.

Performance and Reliability:
It's a newer Toyota, and I asked everyone I know that owns a Toyota how they hold up. "Never have to worry about them breaking down." The MR2 has a small 1.8L engine but can pop you back into your seat easily. I took it to the tracks and it beats EVERY car off the line due to it's weight. It handles like a dream, being able to accelerate through the curves. It gets 32mpg, and about 400 miles per tank.

Comfort, Quality and Craftsmanship:
I drive this car for HOURS straight and it is great!
I was driving it down to FL from NY, when i got into a major accident. I walked away from it without a scratch. "The car, for being so small, took the crash surprisingly well." I was told by the police and repair shop. The placement of everything is perfect and well thought out. All the panels are bolt on so easy to repair.

Cons.
It is a small car, so for larger or taller people it might not be as comfortable.

There is no "trunk space" so any major bags or luggage won't fit.
(However I was able to pack everything for college into the car without using the passenger space. You just need to know how to pack for this car.)

With the small 1.8L engine it is fast off the line, but will loose with a long straightaway. (Drop a turbo in it and it'll be unstoppable).

It is a two seater, no attempt of a "back seat" like other sports cars like the Stealth, 3000GT, Mustang. So it is a MAX of two people.

Not sure if its a pro. or con. but the car is low to the ground, and needs to be driven carefully around entrances and exits to parking lots, ect.

Hope this helps in your decision, any questions contact me.
Ebay ID: GreatNate27

perfect little car ,nicer that I imagined, very clean everything worked as it should no surprises.transaction was simple and very easy.would definetly buy again and again