1988 Toyota MR2 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

I've had this car for several years. It had 21,000 miles when I bought it and it now has 66,000 miles. I mostly drove it to work and around town during the summer months. But there were some high speed trips to Anchorage... I drove it in snow a few times when it snowed while I was on a trip. It handles very decently in snow with the right tires. It really drives well at high speed. It corners beautifully and has no tendency to break loose. I have totally enjoyed taking it on high speed runs as well as driving it to work.Aug 19, 2012

This car was a bat outta hell! Orange Copper paint, t-tops, pumping stereo, and a 1.6L DOHC Supercharged Engine, it also had Brullen Exhaust and racing rims. It only had 113,000 kms when i got it and it has to this day been the most exciting fun car i have driven. The acceleration on this car was amazing with the engine in the back and it being rear wheel drive. The handling was amazing sticking to the road like glue. It was like driving a go-kart with a massive steriod addiction.Sep 20, 2010

Another great small sports car. Miatas might be better balanced but the mid-engine Mk 1 MR2 is more involving to drive. Gotta keep that rear end in line. Same size engine in slightly heavier body means same straight-line performance issues, but that means you just don't slow down. Can't find one without rust and/or very high mileage because people love driving them.Jul 04, 2009

Still turns heads, Getting rare now, 1.6 DOHC 16v engine more advanced than other engines from era, Redlines at just below 8000 revs, although limited power at low revs, Not really a performance sports car unless engine and handling are tuned, Low ride height and seating means it's fun to drive, Large removable sunroof great in summer, Cockpit interior design has lots of equiptment, Usual Toyota mechanical reliablitiy, Rust can kill themDec 24, 2008

Mid-engine, RWD, light, spunky, has a lot of potential, cheap, easy to work on, So many things I want to do to it. It's acceleration really starts to pull only after 4k - 6.5k ( for NA). !!!DON'T NOT BUY YOKOMO TIRES (P195/60/R14 @ 400K MILES WARRANTY)!!! you will slip and slid all year long...that is you make through the winter. I recommend Bridgestone potenzas re-92. Real sport cars start with being RWD not wrong wheel drive aka FWDOct 11, 2008

Performance - You cant get anything that handles like this car for the same money. Brakes not quite so good in the fact that they try to kill you when you use them. Accelerations isn't blistering but some would say that 7.5 seconds to 62mph is fairly quick. The twin cam engine growls in low revs and screams once you get past 4800rpm. Build Quality- Well it's old now, but everything seems good, it is a Toyota after all. Appearance- Absolutely awesome retro styling. Cost of ownership- maintenace is low, mainly bodywork needed on the older models. Mpg on test is not as good as a volvo 2.5 v6 (personally think the test was flawed). I would say you get about 28mpg driving not too conservative. Fun Factor - Give me the name of a car that costs less than £5000...... This is more fun!Aug 12, 2008

I didn't like the feel of this car. It was jumpy in turns, fun to drive at higher speeds but kind of boring in terms of lower speed acceleration (You always feel like your going too slow!) . The car is light in the front which can be unsettling in terms of handling, and the lack of power steering is jerky for precision driving at lower speeds. This car didn't rev my engine. And it kind of looks like a Hot Wheels car :)Nov 11, 2007

After wrecking my FX16 GT-S, My heart was broken. But then I found my new best friend and new love...my "MIDSHIP RUNABOUT" MR2 cruiser! This car is what we call a "poor man's FERRARI"! Don't get me wrong...I loved driving my hatch, but driving my MR2 is twenty times better! I just love to listen to the throttle RIP and she's so punchy when just cruisin' round, but THRASH through the gears and it feels like that 4AGE 16V 1.6 DOHC engine is ready to jump out of it's shell in search of more pavement to conquer before you can catch your breath from the 1st run!!!Oct 14, 2007