Description
Toyota MR2 Cabriolet | 2003
Highlights:
– 1.8-litre four-cylinder VVT-i petrol engine, mid-mounted, manual gearbox
– Approximately 126,000 km
– Supplied with a removable hard top in addition to the soft top
– Stated by the seller to be largely original, apart from the exhaust tip
– Red paintwork over a black interior
The seller offers for sale this 2003 Toyota MR2 Cabriolet, powered by a mid-mounted 1.8-litre four-cylinder VVT-i petrol engine, paired with a manual gearbox. This example is finished in red over a black interior and is supplied with both its soft top and a removable hard top, allowing it to be enjoyed in all seasons. According to the seller the car retains its original paintwork and is largely original throughout, with only the exhaust tip departing from standard specification. The soft top is described by the seller as being in good condition, the cabin presents well in the photographs, and a luggage rack is fitted over the rear deck. The car shows approximately 126,000 kilometres and comes with its handbooks and documentation, as pictured.
The third-generation MR2 marked a return to first principles for Toyota’s mid-engined sports car. Launched at the turn of the millennium, the MR2 Roadster shed weight and complexity in pursuit of pure driving enjoyment, pairing a compact open two-seater body with the willing 1.8-litre VVT-i engine mounted directly behind the seats. The result was a featherweight machine with the engine-behind-the-driver layout of far more exotic machinery, earning frequent comparisons with much more expensive mid-engined sports cars in the motoring press of the day.
Today the MR2 Roadster is increasingly appreciated as a modern classic: an affordable, reliable and mechanically honest mid-engined sports car of a kind no longer built. Its low weight, communicative steering and free-revving engine deliver an engaging drive at sensible speeds, while Toyota engineering keeps running costs reasonable. An example offered with both tops and a largely original specification, such as the car presented here, is an attractive find for the enthusiast seeking accessible mid-engined motoring.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
