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I really enjoy driving my Red 2003 MR2 Spyder!
Steve, 07/11/2019
2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my MR2 Spyder for ten years now and have enjoyed it immensely. It uses regular gas, gets 35-40 MPG and drives like a wonderful dream car. Have only spent $130.00 on the car in repairs since owning it and that was for an O2 Sensor that I replaced myself and a valve gasket. The stock tires wore out fast and were somewhat uncomfortable because of the low tire profile. I installed Michelin Harmony Tires, 185/60-15 on the front and 215/60-15 on the rear and yes I bought 15" chrome stock wheels for the car just after buying the car. The tires transformed the ride, the ride is much smoother and more comfortable now, and the tires last a very long time with the 800 tread wear rating compared to the 140 tread wear rating of the original tires. I highly recommend using 60 series tires. I have the SMT Transmission and love it. The extra gear was much needed plus the taller rear tires gives a 6.5% decrease in RPM as well. At 70 MPH in 6th gear and with the rear tires I have the RPM is 590 less than with the five speed manual transmission. I have driven a stock Spyder with the 5 speed manual and prefer the SMT. Also, my car had the TTE Dual Exhaust when I purchased it and everything else is stock. I plan to keep this car until it is completely worn out, I like it that much!
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The Most Fun
Wistful, 12/04/2020
2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I honestly don't know if I'll ever find a car this fun again. The joy of popping the top down, hopping on a mountain road, and hugging the curves while listening to some beautiful tunes... It was Love, pure and simple. There's no space. Do not expect space. Imagine how much space you think it has. Divide that by 4. Maybe that, without a spare. They sacrificed all space to the Fun gods for this car. That is why this car is what it is. There is no space. If you expect space, you will be sad. If you don't, you will be happy. End of story. It's not fast in a straight line. Never will be. But if you're ever driving this car in a straight line, you're missing a valuable opportunity to plaster your face entirely into another dimension of smiling. Take the back roads. Take them further until you're on an unknown mountain in another state. This car BEGS to be taken for just one more bend, just one more moment of top-down care-free joyful fun. Make sure your tires and alignment are in top shape. Research the words "Snap Understeer". You do not want to brake going around a blind curve too quickly with a bald tire. Trust me. It has been 7 years since I moved across the country and had to let go of my sweetheart. I still wake up thinking about it. What a vehicle. What a way to truly be alive.
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Reliable, Gorgeous, Blast to Drive
Lucia, 10/26/2016
2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
No maintenance. Runs on sunshine. Great gas mileage. Showstopping sexy car. Unique.
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2zz swapped spyder review with TRD suspension
jlevy2, 07/05/2014
2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My review may not be a fair one since my spyder is not really close to stock. I've got a 2zz-ge engine and 6 speed from a 2001 Celica-GTS, the factory TRD suspension and bracing, additional under body bracing (breast plate), and much of the suspension rubber replaced with urethane. The car drives great and is my daily driver and has been very reliable, especially for a 14 year old car. Handling is very confident and acceleration with the 2zz engine is good. I've also got the TRD clutch-type LSD which I would not recommend - I would prefer the factory helical LSD option instead.
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ken's spyder, 06/26/2010
2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a great sport car. Handles like a go cart. Great gas mileage. Most of all it's a Toyota.