Toyota MR2 (2000 - 2006) 1.8 VVTi 2d (2002/02) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
-
Summary
What does this car say about you?
that i actually throught about what i spent my money on rather than buying a focus, and that i like to drive!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
what do you think !? i've had a few digs from the guys at football about it being a posers / haridressers car but then they get in thier 106 / fiesta / saxo's and drive home while i put the roof down and enjoy! Wish i could get the girlfriend to stop driving it though as once she had driven it once she wanted to sell her vw bug to get one!
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes
What are you likely to buy next?
TT / RX8 / Alfa 147
-
Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,750
When did you buy the car?
October 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes- brought in the winter and Car was on autotrader for £5999. The garage said they wouldnt budge on the price but when i got there the man i had been speaking too wasn't there and his colleague gave it to me for £5750! checking the web now, for the same spec and mileage you are looking at around £500 more than that
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
looks, drive
What was the dealer like?
didnt use one
-
Driving it
What's it like to drive?
great for around town or country roads but as with any convertable there is road noise so not advisable if you use the motoray for long periods of time
What's it like to park?
visibility isn't great but the glass window in the roof is far better than the plastic ones in most rival ragtops and its not a massive car so once you're used to the dimensions you can stick it in the same spaces as most little hatchbacks
-
Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
broken rear window - not sure if it was vandalism or fault with the heated rear screen that i've heard of but if the back window goes you have to replace the whole roof which is an insurance job unless you have a few grand to spare!
What's most practical about your car?
absolutely nothing. brought it while im still young and can afford to have a bit of fun!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
roof. even in the evening or when its chilly, as long as its not raining you can get the roof down and be perfectly warm in the 'cockpit' and have a drive which is unparalleled for the money!
