Toyota MR2 Sports 2d (1988/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A real sportscar at a very affordable price.
Costs
Expensive dealer parts, but most engine parts are the same as the Corrolla GTi.
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On the road
Driving
Feels like a sportscar and a pleasure to drive, especially in summer. Handling and steering is excellent.
Performance
0-60 in 7.7 secs, so the books say. Engine needs to be pushed hard above 4000rpm to feel any decent power and bring in the TVIS.
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Living with it
Reliability
Apart from one or two small problems, the engine is fairly bulletproof. Gearbox can sometimes jump out of 5th on high mileage cars.
Image
Never fails to turn heads. Kids think it's a baby Ferrari! Rear bumper and front fender can look slightly dated, though.
Comfort
Very comfy for a sportscar and the driver's seat has plenty of adjustments for either a sportscar feel or a saloon car feel.
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Security and Service
Security
Most later MK1s seem to have a Scorpion full closure alarm. Not sure if that's a good thing or not?
Service
Never needed to go to the dealers but I have had bad reports about Toyota dealers.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Radiator, but that was understandable for the age of the car.
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