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Thrills without the bills: the Mk3 Toyota MR2
Humdrum engine, but properly lightweight, bag yourself one while you can
What is it?
A four cylinder, mid-rear engined roadster with pin sharp handling and a slightly undesirable/humdrum engine that will put a smile on your face.
Why are we interested?
If you want the mid-engined smile per mile RWD fun then a Boxster is great. But the MR2 MkIII is the value hero here.
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So... what’s the MR2 like?
The Toyota MR2 1.8 VVt-i has only just under 140bhp, but the car weighs under a tonne. It’s got lightweight thrills.
What should I buy?
You can pick up an MR2 from the early 2000s in really good nick for £3k–£4k, and £6k brings some very well cared for cars.
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