Toyota MR2 Spyder

Buyers of the Toyota MR2 Spyder are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The MR2 Spyder has been one of the premier vehicles of the Toyota line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2005 model is no exception. The Toyota MR2 Spyder falls into the convertible for the family category. People who purchase the MR2 Spyder have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

The MR2 Spyder Base is equipped with a Toyota 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.

Fuel is handled for the MR2 Spyder is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12.70 gallons.

The MR2 Spyder uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

MR2 Spyder Base Statistics

The dimensions of the MR2 Spyder Base are 66.70 inches wide by 153.00 inches long. It sits a comfortable 48.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 96.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $25,145, with an invoice cost of $22,754. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2005 MR2 Spyder gets 32 - 33 miles/gallon on the highway and only 26 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

Conclusion

The 2005 model year was unsuccessful for the Toyota MR2 Spyder. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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