Mr2 fun and good looking dont be fooled (Toyota MR2 (1990-99))

Member Name: al15ex

Product:	Toyota MR2 (1990-99)
Date:	10/10/08 (244 review reads)
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Advantages: looks and feels fun to drive

Disadvantages: Hard to handle in wet conditions and very unpracticle

I got my mr2 as a 21 birthday present 2 myself. I paid over £3000 for it on a H plate. The car itsel looks fantastic and the feeling you get the first time you drive it is amazing. But unfortunately this has been the worst purchase of my life. The repair costs are expensive and there will be a few. In 3 years i had to replace so many parts i lost track. The main selling point of this car is the looks and the handling which is unquestionable in the dry. I had never driven a rear wheel drive before and didnt relaise how twitchy they are in the wet. You barley need to touch the throtel and the back slides out and trys to over take you. The insurance was ok but i had a good no claims bonus still nearly a £1000 fully comp. The boot is tiny and really you cant argue in any way that this car is practicle. I used to commute quite a bit and hardly drove it only at weekends and sunny days. I finally got rid for £750 to put towards my present car my golf vr6 which is much more comftable and practicle yet still gives you a great feeling when you drive it. Plus the performance is much better.

Summary: Nice toy but not an every day car

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