Used 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder Consumer Reviews
Used MR2 Spyder for sale
Totally Fun top-down fair-weather driver
E. F., 06/19/2016
updated 01/13/2025
2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I've owned 2 Porsche Boxster S sports cars, and this little MR2 handles similar in the mountain curves. The 4 cylinder in the MR2 does not have the power of the Porsche's 6 cylinder engines, but the handling is amazingly similar for a lower priced 2-seater sports car. I'd not hesitate to purchase another MR2! I wish Toyota would bring them back onto market as they quit production of this little gem in 2005. I'd love to have a turbo or super-charged version of this 2-seater convertible! This little guy gets to sit garaged and stay warm (on a smart-charger) during the bad winter weather.
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A kickass pocket rocket
jim007, 12/23/2003
2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
The whole point of designing this car with a "limited" engine was to minimize insurance costs and to avoid the luxury tax. This car was designed for aftermarket modifications.....how wonderfully devious from Toyota. For an additional $6000 - $8000 you can install a Power Enterprises turbo kit, suspension kit, add racing rods, racing clutch, and 17" wheels. You will now have a Spyder that will out handle almost any stock sports car for less than a total price of $35000. And no exhorbinant insurance costs! No storage space, but why complain about things that are diametrically opposed to the design objective?
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Finally, some fun on the streets
Mike, 06/18/2009
2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
The MR2 will never appeal to soccer moms, farmers, or anyone who prioritizes "practicality" over fun; however, if you want a reliable, economical, relatively rare, good-looking, and super fun way of getting from point "A" to "B" the MR2 can not be beat.
Incredible little car
ajb240, 04/04/2014
2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car only for a short period but it is fantastic. I have owned and driven many cars in my time but this has quckly stolen my heart. I love this little car. It drive like every boys childhood dream of owning a Hotwheels, only this is the adult version. This car is not practicle as you might be able to carry a gallon of milk. It is not a smoth riding car and it can be noisy with the top up. It has one job and that is to put a smile on your face, and that it does everytime you drive it. My 1st day getting it on the hwy I took a cloverleaf at speeds that would have put another car in the ditch and I didnt even know it. But I had the biggest S(&T eating grin on my face.
owner of 9 years
Ron, 01/25/2016
2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in 2006 with 13 k on it. Now have 94k, only routine maintenance needed. No complaints, great stress reliever!
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