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4.88 out of 5 stars

MR2 Spyder

Beth, 05/07/2005
2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It's a car made strictly for fun, with no heavy-duty responsibilities. It's a joy to drive and I enjoy the comments I get about it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Good stuff

rymr2, 05/06/2005
2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

For the money can't be beat. Great handling, very stylish. Excellent build quality and economical. Fun, fun, fun.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Retirement gift

JimPrice, 09/24/2005
2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2003 new and now have over 32,000 miles. It's been a great car. Eye catching and fun to drive. My wife and I drove it from St. Louis to Seattle and back this summer. It got attention wherever we went. It did great on the mountain curves. We are off to Virginia in it next week and look forward to the trip. You just have to mail your stuff to the hotel ahead of time.

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4 out of 5 stars

Fun and Practical

Mike W, 08/15/2009
2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my Spyder with 8,666 miles on it in December 2007. I had first looked at a Spyder several years earlier. I almost couldn't believe my ears when the Carmax salesman told me it had no trunk; I had never heard of a car without a trunk. I passed on it at that time because I thought having a trunk was important. But I'm still single, so I figured what the heck, I have no one I need to please -- I'll buy what I want and put the groceries in the passenger seat. Obviously, the car is fun. It's also more economical than a Miata because it uses regular unleaded gas, and I average about 28.5 mpg in the summer, about 27 in the winter. This car is fine in the snow with snow tires.

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5 out of 5 stars

Second Childhood

Scrambler, 10/14/2004
2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had many new cars since my first in 1961 but none have excited me as much as this 2005 MR2 Spider.What a joy to drive. With the responsive 4cyl engine and a 5 speed gear box,turns you would normally slow down for in another car, you find yourself downshifting and accelerating. The MR2 seems to be glued to the road.I am amazed also in the comfortable ride almost like flying with only an occasional bump in the clouds.The 32/26 mileage is also impressive.I love the interior design with the excellent fit of all panels and the comfortable leather seats.The exterior design is beautiful and makes people stop and look.This is my 10th new toyota there is none built better or more reliable.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I LOVE MY CAR!!!

MsMerl, 04/16/2005
2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Everyone told me I would regret buying this car but I just love it! For the first time in my life I go for a drive just for the chance to be in it! It fits me perfectly and it makes me feel good. I enjoy driving it on country road and in town.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

great toy

Mia Andrews, 11/26/2004
2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It's a great car. so much fun. the only thing i would change on it is the suspension. needs to be tighter. i guess it would be a lot more fun too if it had a little more ponies in the "trunk" if you will.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Toyota

Terry, 02/19/2005
2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Ive had two Mr2s. I had my 1989 Toyota for 13 years! I stil miss it a littel bit. ;) I sold it for 3 grand then bought the Spyder. I LOVE my Spyder. If yuor a single guy and want an affordable sports car THIS IS IT! No matter where I park people stop and stare at my car. Depending on WHERE you park sometimes that's not a good thing! Overall this car ROCKS!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

spyder owner

ann, 03/07/2005
2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

this little car turns heads every time, from young to old. it is a great conversation piece anywhere and a blast to drive. i don't know of any other car that packs this much fun in this price range

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Dan's Spyder

Dan Fullen, 06/10/2005
2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It is a fun car and, being a 65 year old 'geezer,' it's great to have people livid with jealousy over it (especially the guys). The only drawback (but it IS a sports car after all), is the lack of storage space. In the end, who cares!

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