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From: paloma@sdcc12.UUCP (paloma)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Toyota MR-2
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Date: Fri, 5-Apr-85 00:51:09 EST
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Posted: Fri Apr  5 00:51:09 1985
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> I'm thinking about trading in for a new car, and from what I've seen of the
> MR-2, I like it.  Anybody driven one, or have any light to shed on the
> subject?
> 
> Dan Masi
> AT&T Bell Laboratories

Comments on the Toyota MR-2:

NEGATIVE:
Not nearly as good looking as a Fiero.
Not a car for people who are 6'4".
Not much room for luggage, and the center console is a joke.
Midship engine is hard to work on.
Tires are not optimal -- comes in dead last in all the slalom tests
  that I've read, especially when pitted against a Honda CRX-Si.
The dealers gouge too much for these cars ($4000 over list is what one 
  So. Cal. dealer is getting, and the next 3 months shipments are sold 
  and paid for!)

POSITVE:
Sportier than a comparable Fiero, and better assembled.
Ergonomically designed interior is comfortable up to 6'.  (Perfect for 5'4")
Things which need to be serviced most often are easiest to access.
Toyota's reputation for reliability is a big plus.
FUN TO DRIVE!!! (Love that 7500 RPM redline and 150 mph speedometer!)
Easy to maneuver, tight turning circle (31.5 feet)
Decent gas mileage, @26 mpg/city.

OVERALL:
I LOVE IT!  I purchased one in February and have put on 1000 miles on
it, and have had no problems.  No one knew what an MR2 was back then,
so I got a very good deal on mine.  Most of the options, especially
the sunroof, are desirable.  The spoiler is not.

COMMENT:
Road & Track's Guide to the Toyota MR2 should be available at your
local dealerships parts department.  Good reading if you are interested
in an MR2.  Also, R&T Guide to Sports and GT Cars 1985, Nov '84 R&T, 
Feb '85 C&D, Feb '85 MT, and Mar '85 MT all have articles on the MR2.
-- 
Cindy Paloma	UCSD Academic Computing Center, C-010	La Jolla, CA  92093
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