Mr2 spyder daily driver

The toyota mr2 was a two seat, twopassenger compact midengine sports car manufactured from 19842007. I essentially want to spend just a little money and have fun i. Review of my, new to me, toyota mr2 spyder the leading. Exterior mirrors for toyota mr2 spyder for sale ebay. This article originally appeared in in june 7, 2012. The mr2 was better as a daily than the kappa twins from gm, but the mid engine layout meant it made some compromises in the livability department, especially if you wrenched yourself. I just sold my gts commodore so i have cash to spare and i need someone to convince me to spend it. Its his daily driver and canyon carver, but was it worth the investment.

I might as well come clean up front, i wouldnt want you guys to think i am going soft, or crazy for that matter as the mr2 is not the best choice for a drift platform. Wanted aw11 daily driver i want to buy an aw11 i can use as a daily driver. It was an inexpensive, midengined convertible that weighed less than the contemporary mazda miata, which made it an excellent alternative. The mr2 spyder is one of the coolest, most unconventional toyota models in modern memory. I have thought about selling the s2k, but the s will be paid for by mid next year. Jul 11, 2019 i also have an autopower rollbar in the spyder and it sits pretty far behind the seat so the impact to the car would have to be pretty large for the head to make contact with the bar.

It was basically an affordable lotus elise with a similar engine. This, according to car and driver, helped provide a more stable handling. I have full records, a detailed buildsheet for the restoration. Lets consider the mr2 spyder next to is contemporary from the time, the nb miata. The mr2 was produced in 1984 following the debut of the toyota sv3 concept at the. The transmission end and timing belt end mounts support the full weight of the drive train, while the front and rear mounts control the torque produced by the engine. At some point, andrew realized that the cramped spyder was pretty inadequate as a daily driver.

Pros lively and precise handling dynamics, scores high on the fun scale, available smt transmission, affordable compared to. I think the op is building a toy, not a daily driver, so the benefits probably outweigh the disadvantages. Now, for the finale, i have been lusting after a mr2 spyder with a 6 speed sequential transmission lately, and for space constraints i will part with the teener first. I also have an autopower rollbar in the spyder and it sits pretty far behind the seat so the impact to the car would have to be pretty large for the head to make contact with the bar. While the final model year only ended up with 901 mr2 models moved, toyota managed to sell a bit under 30,000 of them in the u. It really is simple though, my passion for motorsports extends beyond the world of drifting. Someone i know has a 2001 mr2 spyder in good condition that they are selling. Used toyota mr2 spyder for sale in delray beach, fl. My daily driver is a lexus ls600hl which is the other end of the spectrum and i love them both. An ideal daily driver would be a jetta or celica or subaru. Keep an eye on your fluids and dont yank on that ebrake too hard, especially if its going to get cold outside. The thirdgeneration mr2 was marketed as the toyota mrs in japan, toyota mr2 spyder in the us, and the toyota mr2 roadster in europe. Over the last couple of years ive driven the r8 coupe, spyder and plus as well as the gt s and gt r.

My dd daily driver, not dave darling has always been a 4x4 of some flavor, its now a grand cherokee alfredo. Id get a cheap beater for winter, something like a 96 lumina ballllin. Theyre wildly impractical as a daily driver but make a great weekend car. Mar, 2018 through the years, andrew has owned multiple examples of the model, including a couple firstgeneration cars, many secondgenerations and, more recently, even an mr2 spyder. New owner new daily driver spyder page 2 mr2 spyderchat.

Toyota mrs spyder body kits are considered one of the most effective ways to modify the look of your vehicle. Read part 4 of sport compact car magazines project mr2 spyder including a turbo kit from xs engineering. No, im talking about the mr2 spyder, the oftforgotten third generation mr2 produced from 2000 to 2007. Hope this has helped yall decide if yall wanted to get it. Long story short its hard to drive this car on the daily. And just having a brand new engine from jake will still not make a 914 as reliable as a newer car. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. I dont want to have to do anything with the car when i buy it. We are spyder owners great drivers with no bad habits. Those were my slightly politically incorrect thoughts when i looked at the zzw30 toyota mr2 spyder around the mid00s. Since everyone on prime has an opinion and thats a good thing.

Aside from refreshed hyperlinks, an expanded paragraph and extra pics, its all the same. Having celebrated our 25th anniversary in 2016, the mr2 drivers club has amassed a loyal and growing band of likeminded people who enjoy everything about owning and driving an mr2, and being part of our scene at a wide variety of events throughout the year. Diy and howto articles written by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. Introducing project mr2 spyder mrs, my daily driver. The smt was upgraded to six speeds, while the rear tires grew to 16 inches. Or, the driver could use an optional pair of steeringwheel buttons to accomplish the same. Introducing the daily driven, grip racing mr2 spyder. Here you will learn more about the club, our activities and of course, the cars themselves. Dec 29, 2016 i drive my 1991 mr2 all year, even in the winter. This fact will inevitably inform my take on the spyder, but because my. The engine however is a huge disappointment my history is with many hondas. The mr2 was produced in 1984 following the debut of the toyota sv3 concept at the 1983 tokyo motor show. I cant seem to find much info online regarding the reliability of this certain car though. From what ive heard, the spyder is slightly more accommodating than the miata for taller people, though i will.

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. After my third 1zz which used iqt oil every 300 miles, i had a 2zz swap done and couldnt be happier. Lamborghini murcielago with 415,000km on the clock is the ultimate. Project toyota mr2 spyder sport compact car magazine. Truecar has over 1,529,053 listings nationwide, updated daily. Come find a great deal on used toyota mr2 spyders in your area today.

Im considering picking up a 1991 mr2 turbo to have as a daily driver instead of my explorer, which as a farm vehicle i can then simply leave on the farm. I actually had a 2000 about 6 years ago and had some major issues. Everything you need to know before buying a used toyota mr2. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. I found there was a rather large handling difference between the type of stock tires you would need for daily driving and the more slick highperformance tires that are fun for sunny summer days but which would get you killed in the rain. Jan 27, 2017 i remember seeing the mr2 spyder on the road fairly often when it first came out. Theyre wildly impractical as a daily driver but make. I actually want to get another one as a daily driver when we move back to the states. Even though the car was always a niche product, toyota managed to sell 7,233 of them in the first model year. You can buy a body kit to make your plain vanilla honda civic look like a sporty highend bmw m3. Though the mr2 had less horsepower from its naturally aspirated inlinefour 8 hp compared to the miatas 140, it was around 150 pounds lighter, proving an even better powertoweight ratio than the golden standard for small sports cars. Everything you need to know before buying a used toyota.

Speed source bushing kit mr2 spyder engine mount inserts. Ive been driving my 2001 mr2 for about 4 12 yers and added 50k miles to it. Also just interested in any other info anyone might have. Sep 26, 2006 read part 4 of sport compact car magazines project mr2 spyder including a turbo kit from xs engineering. Also known as the midship runaboutsports, the newest mr2 took a different approach than its predecessor, most obviously becoming a convertible and receiving the spyder marketing nomenclature.

The mr2 im buying has 99,000 miles and was adult owned, never wrecked. I been contemplating getting another one, but i cant justify having an s2k, motorcycle, and mr2 for a daily driver with the wife and kid. Sportfun spirited driving, track racing, offroading, etc. My engine is original but its not what i would be worried about. I just want to buy and drive a finished project with all the cool stuff included. Depending on the deal, he has no qualms on changing a street machine for a 4. Heck, you could daily drive the 718 spyder if you wanted to, and your back wont make you. My daily driver is a lexus ls600hl which is the other end of the spectrum and. For 2003, the mr2 spyder underwent its midlife freshening with minor changes to the front and rear fascias and instrument panel. How are the maintenance and repair costs on a mkii mr2 na. So imagine my surprise when my uncle goes out and buys a used one. Get the latest scoop on these two cars mazada miata and the toyota mr2 spyder, and why they are named the two examples of what real car enthusiasts drive motor trend.

May 20, 2017 this v8swapped mr2 is ridiculousbut it runs. The layout was easy to work on and the chassis set up made you feel like a better driver than you probably were. Through the years, andrew has owned multiple examples of the model, including a couple firstgeneration cars, many secondgenerations and, more recently, even an mr2 spyder. In the interest of full disclosure, my daily driver is a 1994 mx5 miata. Speed source bushing kit mr2 spyder engine mount inserts quantity. This v8swapped mr2 is ridiculousbut it runs the drive. As the first relatively affordable production car to be offered in the united states with a sequential manual transmission, this 2002 toyota mr2 spyder is an interesting bit of automotive history. Spyderchat forum is a community for toyota mr2 spyder enthusiasts to discuss specs, reliability and more. I replaced the short block at 70,000 miles following by replacing fuel injectors 3 total, one every 2 months, and a bad synchro in 4th gear. I am picking up a 2000 mr2 spider tomorrow that has some known issues. Get the best deals on exterior mirrors for toyota mr2 spyder when you shop the largest online selection at. Though better suited as a weekend car than a daily driver, the mr2 spyder is the perfect alternative for those suffering from mazda. You can make your mustang look like an inyourface rally car with huge foglights and a big mouth style front bumper. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices.