What kind of engine does the MR2 Spyder have?
Engine: The MR2 Spyder’s engine, the 1ZZ-FE, is nearly identical to the one that powers the 1998-2007 Toyota Corolla. The 1.8-liter four-cylinder claimed 138 horsepower. Transmission: Most cars use a five-speed manual, but from 2002 onward, a five-speed (2002) or six-speed (2003-2005) “automatic” was offered.
Where was the 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder last serviced?
1st owner drove an estimated 572 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an Last serviced at 111,222 miles in Lake Saint Louis, MO on 08/10/20 &bu… No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 05/04/02 and owned in FL until 12/26/03 •
What should you know about the MR2 Roadster?
Top Rank Poster! Whilst the MR2 Roadster has very few flaws as either a fun cheap sports car or as a precision tool to hit the track with, there is one thing that we as a Club feel every owner should be aware of, and that is the pre-catalytic converters (or pre-cats for short).
How to remove pre cats from Toyota roadster?
Coming out of either side of the heatshield are the O2 sensors, which need to be removed to see the pre-cats from the top only. 1. Get the engine nice and warm first, it’ll make this job a lot easier! 2. Spray the PlusGas liberally onto the joint where the O2 sensor meets the manifold. Leave for 10 minutes, then spray it again.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Spyder?
Because the Spyder’s engine was basically a mass-market economy car engine from an automaker known for reliability there isn’t a ton to worry about, but there are a few points of concern. Some owners on forums have reported problems with the “pre-cat” system.
When did the Toyota MR2 Spyder stop being sold?
An MR2 Spyder is roughly 200 pounds lighter than the same year Mazda Miata. Automatic cars offered cruise control as an option, but manuals never had it. Toyota stopped selling the MR2 Spyder in the U.S. back in 2005, citing low sales, but it continued on until 2007 in Mexico.
Why was the Toyota MR2 made in 2001?
This, according to Car and Driver, helped provide a more stable handling experience than the two previous iterations of the MR2 that were notoriously prone to snap-oversteer. Performance-wise, a 2001 Motor Trend review pitted it head to head with the Miata and found it to outperform in acceleration, braking and in a slalom.