2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder: Overview
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2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder ▼
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- MSRP: $24,895 -$25,895
- Invoice: $22,527 -$23,437
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Pros
- Brake performance
- Steering/handling
- Instruments/controls
Cons
- Cargo room
- Entry/exit
- Rear visibility (top up)
Vehicle Highlights
This midengine 2-seat sports car has a manual-folding top with a heated glass rear window. A 1.8-liter 4 cyl is the sole engine. Buyers get a choice of a conventional 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 6-speed sequential manual transmission (SMT). The SMT uses computer control to eliminate the clutch pedal. A floor-mounted lever moves forward for upshifts, back for downshifts; steering-wheel shift buttons can also control shifting. The SMT has no automatic shift mode, and no conventional automatic transmission is offered. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes are standard. Side airbags are unavailable. Leather upholstery is optional. A limited-slip differential is newly available as the only change of note for 2004.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Base, man. Rating | Sporty performance Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 6 | 6.1 |
| Fuel Economy | 7 | 5.6 |
| Ride Quality | 4 | 3.6 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 9 | 8 |
| Quietness | 3 | 3.1 |
| Controls | 7 | 6.1 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 4 | 4.9 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 0 | 1.2 |
| Cargo Room | 1 | 2.8 |
| Value within Class | 5 | 6.2 |
| Total Score: | 46 | 47.6 |
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