1987 Toyota MR2 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

The car was great in the curves provided the driver knew what he/she was doing. I actually outran a fourth generation Camaro Z28 and a 2004 Mustang with my MR2. Not many 4 cylinder cars can do that. It will do every bit of the 150 mph proclaimed on the spedometer and then some. To top of the exceptional performance, the car gets great fuel mileage.Apr 28, 2009

As far as I know this is the cheapest fun-est mid engine real wheel car you can buy!! Listed by Sports Car International magazine in the top 10 sports cars of the 1980's. 1. Porsche 959 2. Ferrari 288 GTO 3. VW Rabbit GTI 4. Audi Quattro 5. Ferrari F40 6. BMW M3 7. Porsche 911 Carrera 8. Toyota MR2 9. Renault 5 Turbo 10. Lamborghini Countach * Performance – Acceleration - with a weight of less than 1000kg this car doesn't have to be that powerful to get it moving quickly! Braking - When it doesn't weigh much it isn't that hard to stop it. Although when in the wet due to there being no weight in the front, the front wheels can easily lock. Handling - Unbelievable!!! * Build Quality – has it needed repairs? squeaks/rattles * Appearance – both interior and exterior styling * Cost of Ownership – gas mileage, maintenance * Fun Factor – is this car fun to drive? Mar 31, 2009

Ok, reliable (when I don't ring it's neck too much) and cheap. MODS: WMS 277mm 4 pot front brake kit, EBC Reds, WMS-spec Earls lines. Mk3 16" (rear!) alloys all round. Front strut brace. Stainless exhaust with a jet-engine-sourced stainless flexi! OMP wheel, turned ALU gearknob. 750W RMS ICE (removed at the moment). In progress: big-valve (Formula Atlantic size) flowed head, plus maybe 1800cc sneaky block if I can be bothered.May 19, 2008

First car I ever truly owned. It has a jap import Supercharged engine and it is a little screamer. Very unassuming and will tear larger capacity cars to shreds. Just don't push it in the wet. With the extra power it can light up the rears without much effort. But it is also lightning fast off the line if you can get it right. Most fun in the twisties.Apr 08, 2008

Hands down, the best handling car I've ever driven. Throw on some Tokico High Performance struts up front, Racing struts in the back, and Cusco sway bars front and back, there's no understeer issues whatsoever, and it'll go around any turn at any speed you want it to. Only downside is that it's a bit underpowered, but the Mk.2 turbo engine is a direct swap, and damn near perfect for a car like this.Jan 19, 2008

The Mk. 1 Toyota MR2 is among Toyota's greatest successes from the 80's. Inspired by the Fiat X1-9, Toyota crafted what is nearly the perfect small sports car: and excellent mix of handling and comfort; of fuel efficiency and fun. The first point about the MR2 is its weight. Being a two-seater, and also a very small car, it's very light. This is good, because the U.S. Spec 4AGE is not exactly a powerful engine. On a good day, it'll do 112HP. Again, though, because of the weight, the MR2 is still quick and zippy. However, the 4AGE is quite possibly the best engine Toyota has made. It's virtually bullet-proof. These engines have been known to run for over 300,000 miles. Also, you can open the taps now and then, and still average around 30 MPG, and even higher with an automatic transmission. Response is great and you never get tired of the sound. Listening to this engine rev to the 7500RPM redline is simply fantastic. The handling is one of the best points of the car. Its mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout keeps the center of gravity low and centered, and the power going to the right place. Push it too hard in a corner though, and you may get a little power-oversteer. Also, between a good sized trunk in the back and a small amount of space by the spare tire up front, there's plenty of cargo space. The interior as well is much roomier than you would expect, with better legroom than many minivans. To sum up, the 1984-1989 model MR2 is truly a triumph of Japanese innovations on European concepts. It is a poised, balanced, fast, and comfortable car that is great for a track car or a daily driver. And for those who feel the need for a bit more power, a supercharged version is also available. The Toyota MR2 is one of the greatest cars I've driven yet, and I think, will always be a favorite of mine. Jan 09, 2008

The MR2 AW11 is a car that tests you with things you take for granted everyday. Stiff suspension and manual steering give it a much different yet better feel than a normal car. Plus it only seats 2 so its perfect for when you just want to take that person and everyone wants to bum a ride. This one was a modified one me and a friend bought and tried to tune it up. The person before us had put in a used JDM engine and put a turbo on it. I now own a '86 version of this car. The interior is pretty good and the seats are confy.Dec 07, 2007