Toyota MR2 (1990 - 2000) GT T-Bar Sports 2d (1998/S) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Flashy! looks like a small Ferrari with is pop-up lights and small squatted coupe stance. if it had 'lambo' doors it would be penultimate!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Didnt have it long enough to get any remarks. only female friends got in car with me, they squeaked in shock at how low it was.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, but from someone else. Car of my dreams slanted by a nightmare car.

What are you likely to buy next?

Did, Mini Cooper S.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,100

When did you buy the car?

January 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Thought i did at time of putting pen to paper, little did i know what lurked waiting for me problem wise!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Always wanted one, one i bought looked great! Metallic Purple, adjustable highline spoiler, 18inch alloys, lowered, T-Bar.....the list goes on!!

What was the dealer like?

Off-putting, on first contact he didnt seem to care about me seeing the car and didnt seem to have much time as he was 'off to auctions' I persisted as the car looked great in pictures.

What's it like to drive?

Rear wheel drive fun, grips, goes and stops. Not lighting quick but ample for all manner of driving. Novelty when spinning rear wheels.

What's it like to park?

Easy! lot easier than you'd think. can see all 4 corners from drivers seat.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Where to start, Battery failed on day of buying - found electrolyte non existant in battery. Replaced at cost to me. Clutch release bearing noisey intermitently, N/S door mirror worked on the up and down motor but not side to side, roof seal leaked water into front passenger footwells and saturated carpets, battery terminals bent out of position, throttle body needed replacing as car accelerated itself when cold and revs dropped almost stalling car on idle, oh and exhaust was illegal (no cat). Dealer basically told me to go away as car was 'sold as seen''.

What's most practical about your car?

Boot is decent size for size of vehicle. By now means huge but can hold a few bags.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

T-bar roof.