2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Review

Name: 2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Review
Brand: Toyota
Price: 1489 USD
Rating: 4.9 (32 reviews)

2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible Shown

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Pros

Lively and precise handling dynamics, scores high on the fun scale, available SMT transmission, affordable compared to other European-brand roadsters.

Cons

Severe lack of storage space, bland interior design, not many safety features available.

What’s new

Say good-bye to the MR2 (again). This is the final year of production for the fun, little convertible. The only changes this year are to the audio system, which now has an amber-colored display screen and a standard six-disc CD changer in place of the cassette player.

Edmunds says

Though better suited as a weekend car than a daily driver, the MR2 Spyder is the perfect alternative for those suffering from Mazda Miata burnout.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$163/mo

$174/mo

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I'll die in this car

Rodney, 08/09/2005

2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Purchased a new MR2 a few weeks ago when I heard they were going out of production. Have wanted one for several years and finally bit. I drove HW20 across northern WA last week and it was heaven. 6 hours of twisted mountain roads with the top down. Car has adequate power for what I want, and does it turn. It's just perfect: predictable when pushed in corners, rock solid cruising at …

Best car ever!!!

angela45, 11/18/2014

2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

I had a 2004 MR2 with the SMT that I totaled in 2013 and went shopping for another car. With everything else out there, I finally settled on a 2005 MR2 with the five-speed transmission, and had it shipped it from New Jersey to California. I bought the 2005 because I had never loved driving before I drove the MR2 Spyder! Every Saturday and Sunday, I get in the car and do 60-mile loops …

Most fun ever, even wife agrees

Dick, 07/13/2005

2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)

I bought this car because of style and price. The Miata is severly under powered and too bland. The MR-2 looks like it's bad-assed brother, and runs circles around it. I bought the green model because it was different and the compliments are amazing. Talk about fun, 0 to 60 in a heart beat without wheel chirp, handles like a dream, like it's on a rail. Even my wife admits that it's …

Hard to Beat

Spyder Man, 01/01/2009

2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Purchased my green/tan Spyder in Texas when I worked at Texas Tech. Would of course have purchased the Phantom if available (black and red). Learned early on from a friend I could flip the top back without getting out and have it lock in most instances - no apparent damage. This made me want to put the top down whenever possible. Handle - goes where you point it. Great acceleration …

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2005 MR2 Spyder Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$25,145
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$163/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	1.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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