My dd daily driver, not dave darling has always been a 4x4 of some flavor, its now a grand cherokee alfredo. 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. 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. Though better suited as a weekend car than a daily driver, the mr2 spyder is the perfect alternative for those suffering. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Also just interested in any other info anyone might have. 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. Speed source bushing kit mr2 spyder engine mount inserts. New owner new daily driver spyder page 2 mr2 spyderchat. The mr2 spyder was reintroduced to the american market for the 2000 model year after a fiveyear hiatus. We all know how important it is to define goals for any project car and from the beginning ive described project mr2 spyder as a daily driven commuter that needs to have a healthy track appetite. This article originally appeared in in june 7, 2012. 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. I am picking up a 2000 mr2 spider tomorrow that has some known issues.
Here you will learn more about the club, our activities and of course, the cars themselves. Im considering getting a toyota mr2 spyder for a daily. 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. Speed source bushing kit mr2 spyder engine mount inserts quantity. Toyotas 2000 mr2 spyder is a car of possibilities, some realized and. The mr2 im buying has 99,000 miles and was adult owned, never wrecked.
Id get a cheap beater for winter, something like a 96 lumina ballllin. Those were my slightly politically incorrect thoughts when i looked at the zzw30 toyota mr2 spyder around the mid00s. How are the maintenance and repair costs on a mkii mr2 na. You can make your mustang look like an inyourface rally car with huge foglights and a big mouth style front bumper. Collectors are much more interested in vehicles that have been garaged and seldomdriven and are in completely original condition no modifications. You can buy a body kit to make your plain vanilla honda civic look like a sporty highend bmw m3.
Pros lively and precise handling dynamics, scores high on the fun scale, available smt transmission, affordable compared to. This will be my first car, so my main issue is reliability. This, according to car and driver, helped provide a more stable handling. The mr2 spyder is one of the coolest, most unconventional toyota models in modern memory. The mr2 spyder is a fun in the sun little convertible. Keep an eye on your fluids and dont yank on that ebrake too hard, especially if its going to get cold outside.
I have thought about selling the s2k, but the s will be paid for by mid next year. Ive driven both, and they each have their pros and cons. In the interest of full disclosure, my daily driver is a 1994 mx5 miata. Someone i know has a 2001 mr2 spyder in good condition that they are selling. After my third 1zz which used iqt oil every 300 miles, i had a 2zz swap done and couldnt be happier. I have full records, a detailed buildsheet for the restoration. Im considering getting a toyota mr2 spyder for a daily driver. Lets consider the mr2 spyder next to is contemporary from the time, the nb miata. Candy red mr2 fixed greatest looking daily driver youtube. Get the best deals on exterior mirrors for toyota mr2 spyder when you shop the largest online selection at. It really is simple though, my passion for motorsports extends beyond the world of drifting. An ideal daily driver would be a jetta or celica or subaru. In working towards this goal, i plan to reach a sub 2100 pound curb weight with somewhere close to 200 whp. If youre interested in collectors value, you may want to carefully garage the mr2 and find another vehicle to use as a daily driver.
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I want the new 20 boxster but will happily wait for a used one in the next couple years now that i have the spyder. I actually had a 2000 about 6 years ago and had some major issues. Diy and howto articles written by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. Just noticed my dust covers are completely destroyed in the front of my 02 spyder and thinking. Toyota mrs spyder body kits are considered one of the most effective ways to modify the look of your vehicle. My daily driver is a lexus ls600hl which is the other end of the spectrum and i love them both. Review of my, new to me, toyota mr2 spyder the leading. Long story short its hard to drive this car on the daily. Everything you need to know before buying a used toyota mr2. 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. Though better suited as a weekend car than a daily driver, the mr2 spyder is the perfect alternative for those suffering from mazda. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
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