2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Review
Price Estimate: $1,053 - $1,645

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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.
For sale near Alpharetta, GA
10 listings
- 113,567 miles
- Salvage reported, 7 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl automated manual
- Ark Auto Sales (262 mi away)
- Soft Top
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Charleston, SC
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTDFR320350070730
Stock: 5557S
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-11-2025- $19,900fair price$1,232 above market
- 62,448 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl manual
- Premier Motorcars (554 mi away)
- Soft Top
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Located in Bonita Springs, FL
2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder ,62,000 mi, 1.8 l 4 cylinder engine, 5-speed manual transmission, power windows, power mirrors, air conditioning, power driver...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (23 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTDFR320950071719
Stock: C9309
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-06-2024
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Georgia
$143/mo for MR2 Spyder Base
MR2 Spyder Base
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$156/mo
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I'll die in this car
4.75 out of 5 starsRodney, 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 … 100mph, settled over uneven pavement, fun to drive to work, looks great with the adorable blonde beside me. This is a special type of sports car to me: mid-engine, rear drive, lightweight, modestly priced. I love X1-9s, 914s, 1st generation MR2s. It's sad no one's making one now.
Best car ever!!!
5 out of 5 starsangela45, 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 … just do drive it. It's really that much fun. My husband and kids don't even question it anymore. And I've owned these for 10 years now! Driving it never gets old!
Most fun ever, even wife agrees
5 out of 5 starsDick, 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 … way too much fun NOT to take anywhere. The only problem is storage space, there isn't any, so you make do.
Hard to Beat
4.63 out of 5 starsSpyder 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 … leaving cars behind at lights without many RPM. Criticized for storage but drove it to Maine with enough clothes packed in to work indefinitely. Really enjoyed running 80 much of the time. OE Bridgestones being replaced at 18k under a warranty that came with the car. Pondering adding sports muffler.
2005 MR2 Spyder Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $25,145 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $143/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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