Performance-wise, a 2001 Motor Trend review pitted it head to head with the Miata and found it to outperform in acceleration, braking and in a slalom. This, according to Car and Driver, helped provide a more stable handling experience than the two previous iterations of the MR2 that were notoriously prone to snap-oversteer. It was a couple inches shorter than the NB, but has a wheelbase more than seven inches longer, its wheels pushed as far the corners as possible. Though the MR2 had less horsepower from its naturally aspirated inline-four (138 hp compared to the Miata’s 140), it was around 150 pounds lighter, proving an even better power-to-weight ratio than the golden standard for small sports cars. Let’s consider the MR2 Spyder next to is contemporary from the time, the NB Miata. Before you do, though, here’s everything you should know. There’s a good chance more people will catch on to that fact, so it’s worth considering buying one now while you can still get it dirt cheap.

Modern safety regulations would never really allow for that. There wasn’t another small, affordable mid-engine sports car that came after it and there probably never will be. Moreso, we have yet to become truly nostalgic for the Spyder’s era, not in the way we have for sports cars of the ’80s and ’90s.īut the MR2 Spyder was the end of an era. There was no artificially aspirated version, either, unlike the first gen that was made available with a supercharger and the second gen that got a turbo. It forewent the iconic pop-up headlights for big, sort of frog-like headlamps and the roof was done away with completely (no t-tops here). The Spyder is the unloved son of the bunch and there are probably a few reasons for that. No, I’m talking about the MR2 Spyder, the oft-forgotten third generation MR2 produced from 2000 to 2007. You’re close, but both aren’t as reliable as you’d think and they’re increasingly becoming expensive collector’s items. You might think I’m talking about the first or second generation MR2. I'm thinking about getting a whole body paint-job but I'm going to see if it will sell at a lower price.What if I told you that you could buy a reliable, mid-engine sports car for just a few thousand dollars? You might think I’m talking about the Pontiac Fiero (and point and laugh). There's quite a few cosmetic problems, keep in mind this is an 00. This car handles so well due to its mid-engine layout. This is a mid-engined sports car that weighs 2150 lbs and has 200 hp crank.

Sony Xplod MP3 in-dash unit ipod ready/usb stick Top Secret body kit (there a crack in the bottom, needs a paint job) OEM hard top (old damaged soft top removed completely) will not part the hard top.

Motor sounds great, no valve knocks, or piston slap.Ĭar is smog legal in NV and is currently registered Never caused any problems, drives straight, no check engine light, doesn't eat oil, starts up no problem. There is a fitment issue with the trunk and right rear quarter panel. I will also be posting this on autotrader in the weeks to come.īeen in an accident before right rear quarter panel. I can be reached 70 (serious inquiries only). I do not log on to check my email/ this forum often. A lot of work has been put on to this car.

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