March 7th, 2009 | 
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The 2000 MR2 Spyder is an important vehicle to Toyota for the convertible market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the MR2 Spyder which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Toyota. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.
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.
The fuel system for the 2000 MR2 Spyder is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $23,098 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,578. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
The standard warranty period for the MR2 Spyder is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 60 months or 60,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Fuel Efficiency
The MR2 Spyder Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty five in-city driving and thirty when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Toyota MR2 Spyder Base sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Toyota, specifically a MR2 Spyder.
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