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 2004 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 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.

The 2004 MR2 Spyder's normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 12.70 gallons.

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

MR2 Spyder Base Statistics

The MR2 Spyder is 153.00 inches long, 66.70 inches wide, and 48.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 96.50 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $24,895, with an invoice cost of $22,527. This price is slightly higher than 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 MR2 Spyder Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty six in-city driving and 32 - 33 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2003 model began the promise of the Toyota MR2 Spyder. The 2004 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Toyota hopes that the MR2 Spyder Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Convertible, Toyota MR2 Spyder, United States market

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