The first MR2 W10 debuted in and was in production for five years. The W20 arrived in and ran through The final W30 came out in and ended in Each successive generation got a bit larger. It should also be noted that the W20 MR2 did not have the distinctive proportions of a mid-engine car.
It looked like a regular coupe with the engine in front. A very strong and solid machine. The likely case is the original owner was easy on vehicle, drove many highway miles and had an open wallet. Lastly people with high mileage cars seem to have amnesia about repairs or expensive maintenance. They lump repairs into maintenance. While others lump maintenance into repairs.
You might be thinking of the 4A-GZE, which was the variant used on the supercharged MR2, though only from 86 to the end of the 1st gen line. Kind of like the Prowler, which used the engine from the Chrysler minivan, but still got the car to 60 in 5.
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Most of the models listed above had either the 4AC or 3AC. This system is comprised of ceramic internals that can become brittle and disintegrate over time, sending debris into the main catalytic converter, and reducing exhaust flow and power at higher RPM.
This problem is apparently more common in model years ranging from to though a possibility in younger cars. Some owners have also reported engines burning a significant amount of oil, so be conscious of that as well; according to the same forum post, this is more common in and older cars. Since the roof is vinyl and can deteriorate over time, pay attention to this when looking at a used example to buy. See Listings: Here. Engine: 1. With any MR2, values will be strongest for those equipped with manual transmissions, which most were built with.
Toyota MR2s vary in price from generation to generation depending on condition, miles and options. The fastest Toyota MR2 sold in the U. Mark I supercharged cars have a top speed of mph, with naturally-aspirated Mk1 models able to hit mph.
Zero-tomph times range from roughly 5. As demand for small sports cars waned, Toyota pulled out of the marketplace. Toyota MR2 sales declined in the U. Toyota as a brand is now more focused on practical, fuel-efficient commuter models. There are no current plans to bring a new mid-engine MR2 model to market. Toyota's current sports cars are the front-engine Toyota 86 and Supra, co-developed with Subaru and BMW, respectively.
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