Which MR2 generation is best?

Rev 5 (1998-1999) These were the final two years of the SW20 MR2 and were considered by many to be the best of the best.

Is MR2 fun to drive?

Daily driving the Toyota MR2 Spyder The car is undoubtedly fun to drive. The small engine sits behind the driver and passenger seats, making it one of the most affordable mid-engine cars. The car may not have a lot of horsepower, but it’s small and lightweight.

Is the Toyota MR2 worth buying?

It may not be the most attractive looking car ever, and it’s certainly no Lotus, though many people could debate that it’s a more affordable version of the Elise, the MR2 is still a surprisingly good purchase. It’s fun to drive, but that doesn’t mean it’s a practical car or a good option for a daily driver.

Is a Toyota MR2 a classic car?

In our opinion, the Toyota MR2 is a classic car, especially the first two generations (although many tend to view the MR-S/3rd generation MR2 as a fairly distinct model altogether … kind of like a “step brother” to the MR2 family).

What is the rarest MR2?

Model year 2005 was the last for the MR2 Spyder in the U.S., with cars being sold into 2006 in other markets. Just 27,941 MR2 Spyders were sold Stateside, making it the rarest version of all MR2s.

How many Toyota MR2 are left?

	2021	2016
TOYOTA MR2	2.5k	3.3k
TOYOTA MR2 AUTO	59	91
TOYOTA MR2 GT	1.3k	1.8k
TOYOTA MR2 GT 16V	734	985

Are Toyota MR2 reliable?

Toyota’s hard-earned reputation for reliability is evident in the MR2 and there’s little to be worried about when buying this mid-engined roadster. However, it’s worth checking for any signs of crash damage, or track day use such as excessively worn tyre edges.

Are Toyota MR2 fast?

How Fast Does a Toyota MR2 Go? The fastest Toyota MR2 sold in the U.S. market was the Mk2 Turbo model, with a top speed of 142 mph. Mark I supercharged cars have a top speed of 130 mph, with naturally-aspirated Mk1 models able to hit 120 mph. Mark III MR2 Spyders have a top speed of 129 mph.

Will MR2 go up in value?

In the US, one of the most affordable cars in the previous report, the unassuming Toyota MR2, became the best performer as it rose in value by an average of 30 percent. In the 2018 list, the BMW M3 was the strongest performer as it rose an average of 20 percent in value.

Is Toyota MR2 rare?

This includes all three generations of the car: the W10, which ran from 1984 to 1989, the W20, which ran from 1991 to 1995 in the U.S., and the W30 (also known as the MR2 Spyder), which was available from 2000 to 2005. …

Is the Toyota MR2 rare?

Will the MR2 come back?

The revived MR2 could debut as soon as 2024, according to Spyder7. Although, that date means the project would already need to be in development to arrive on time. In 2020, Toyota Motor Europe Executive Vice President of Sales Matt Harrison said that bringing back the MR2 was “not a priority” at that time.