Can a 16 year old drive a MR2?
None of this means a 16/17/18 year old should never get an MR2 as a first car. I’m sure there were 16/17/18 year olds who had a Corvair or Porsche 930 turbo as a first car and lived to tell about it. Those guys and gals are probably truly kick-ass drivers by now.
Is it a good idea to get an MR2 as a first car?
In response to the threads that tend to pop up every so often with 16/17/18 years olds asking if it is a good idea to get an MR2 as a first car, I would like to offer the following. The MR2 is a special and unique car. That is what so many of us spend so much time fixated on this message board, mailing lists, club events, etc.
Is the MR2 Turbo a good car to drive?
Also, while the above list is true for MR2s generally, certain MR2s have a reputation for being more dangerous than others. Driving a ’91-92 turbo model (pre ’93 suspension tuning revisions) tops the list of car’s requiring vast amounts of experience to drive at the limit.
When did Toyota change the design of the MR2?
Toyota redesigned the MR2 for 1990 as the larger, rounder and faster W20-series, and the first-gen cars immediately looked dated with their doorstop-like lines. They stayed cheap for years and years, so factors like hard driving, deferred maintenance, and prolonged exposure to the elements made for a high attrition rate.
None of this means a 16/17/18 year old should never get an MR2 as a first car. I’m sure there were 16/17/18 year olds who had a Corvair or Porsche 930 turbo as a first car and lived to tell about it. Those guys and gals are probably truly kick-ass drivers by now.
When did the Toyota MR2 Spyder come out?
Fun fact: MR2 stood for the mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, and two-seater. The MR2 Spyder was designed to provide performance filled fun rides without compromising on fuel economy. This model was manufactured between 2000 to 2007 as per Toyota Pressroom.
How much does a blown Toyota MR2 cost?
The #3- condition (Good) value for a blown car is $10,000; a base car is $8400. Things look bright for the MR2 over the long term as well, since the cars are popular with younger enthusiasts.