The third generation of the Toyota MR2 was a very different animal from its predecessors - and is great value today. Here's how to buy one. The Toyota MR2 is a line of two-seater, mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports cars, manufactured in Japan and marketed globally by Toyota from 1984 until 2007 over three generations: W10 (1984-1989), W20 (1989-1999) and W30 (1999-2007).
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Looking to buy a Toyota MR2 Spyder, Roadster or MR-S? This Mk3 MR2 buyer's guide has everthing you need to know to find your dream car. Toyota MR2 Roadster Mk3: the Classic & Sports Car verdict Prices are at rock bottom for the MR2 Roadster now, and there's a huge choice of cars on the market. It's well worth shopping around because some vendors are already trying to hype values, while dealers are offloading some great examples at bargain prices as unwanted trade.
Toyota MR2 Mk3About the Toyota MR2 Mk3 When the mk3 MR2 was introduced in 2000 it quickly gained the reputation as an affordable Lotus Elise, and deservedly so. Toyota did the impossible by making the mk3 lighter than the original, weighing only 975kg. The engineers achieved this by removing the boot altogether, replacing it with a slim compartment behind the seats.
While some continue to. The third generation of Toyota's 'Midship Runabout' arrived in 2000. While the manufacturer told a tale of getting 'back to basics' it was still a million miles away from what the original Mk1 so brilliant.
That said, by the standard of the day the Mk3 was still a fine car. Motoring journalists loved to call it the 'everyman Lotus'. What they meant was that it offered all the fun of the Lotus.
MR2 Mk3: How much should I pay? Prices for the Mk3 MR2 are generally lower than the Mk1. You could spot what appears to be a bargain, but they tend to be leggy examples with unenthusiastic owners who may have skimped on maintenance. Ideally, we'd be looking to spend at least £7,000 on a 2003-or-later example of Toyota's mid.
More than a few people referred to the Toyota MR2 as a Baby Boxster. Led by chief engineer Tadashi Nakagawa, the Mk3 project prioritised lightness, achieving a starting weight of just 960kg.
