Toyota MR2 1985-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What can I say? Superb value for a true clasic.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can be very expensive if you let Mr Toyota at it. Use specialist dealers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drive is very positive and, most of all, fun.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The howls from the engine at 5000rpm is hypnotic.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    130,000 miles on mine and still runs like new.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still turns heads!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Go for the leather if you can find it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Must fit a CAT1 immobiliser. Needed for most classic insurance, anyway.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Keep the servicing up. Use proper Toyota coolant and not anti-freeze to stop head gasket going.

    Other

    Go find a good one with full Toyota service history and have some real fun for under £2500.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes