• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I love this car!

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

    'Wow, nice car', 'you can't have one of them!?' 'I'd have loved one', 'very flash', 'is that yours?', 'ooh I love red leather and silver', 'can we have a go in it with the top down'

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes 100%. This car is a dream to own and drive. It's low maintenance, cheap to insure, good fuel economy, looks great, drives great, is reliable and everything works as it should. It's just so much fun!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another MR2 if I can find a good clean example with low mileage and FSH. Or a Lotus Elise or Vauxhall VX220.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £7,490

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Great deal overall - car has FSH, low mileage and is in excellent condition for it's age, plus they took my old car off me in part exchange.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Handles like a dream whether driving at low speed in town or belting down the motorway. Ride inspires confidence. This is an easy car to drive and brings a smile to your face every time you start it up.

    What's it like to park?

    No problems - rear visibility is good and wing mirrors offer extra wide view.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    So far so good, which is a first for me where cars are concerned. But then, this is a Toyota, so I expect it to last forever!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Reasonable insurance - £340 pa fully comp, hard top is great - no leaks, plus I'm getting 41mpg from it and use it everyday commuting to work.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Hard top is practical, has heated rear screen and is great for winter, plus I love the red leather seats.