2001 TOYOTA MR2

FOR SALE

A superb-specification Toyota MR2 Roadster 3rd Gen W30 with just 20,335 miles

EQUIPMENT

Front and rear crumple zones, side-impact beams, door handles and mirrors colour keyed, mesh effect front grille, fully retractable soft-top with glass rear window, driver and passenger airbags, remote central locking, immobiliser, alarm, power windows, electric mirrors, digital clock, instrument dimmer, power steering, driver height adjustable seat, adjustable steering column, cup holders, cigar lighter, lock-up luggage space behind seats, front box storage space, SONY stereo with CD and MiniDisc player. Factory Options: Colour coded hard top with heated glass window, air conditioning, Minnesota leather seats with matching door inserts, CD autochanger, mud flaps. MR2 Roadster Genuine Accessories: Chrome exhaust trim, painted post-facelift side air intake vents (originals retained), locking wheel nuts, carbon effect instrument panel, carbon effect door sill trim, tailored MR2 floor mats.

EXTERIOR

Finished in gleaming Astral Black, (Code 202), the paintwork is factory original and presents just as to be expected for the mere 20,335 miles covered. Mother and Son owned since 2005, this pre-facelift example was only ever used as a dry day weekend car and as such the body and underside condition is superb. All panels complete with factory VIN labels are pin straight and close scrutiny reveals little more than some touched in stone chips and minor paint blebs. The highly sought-after factory hard top complete with electric heated rear window is in good condition with some light storage marks and the original soft top is fully intact. Very rare as they are often lost, is the hardtop kit pouch that holds the colour coded covers to replace the chrome hard top locators and even the ultra-rare leather ‘boxing glove’ covers that fit on the rubber locator posts. The car wears supplying dealer number plates and rear screen sticker to the soft top. A subtle revision to the styling comes in the form of the painted side air intake vents from a post-facelift model, although the original plastic vents are retained if the 100% standard look is desired. Without question one of the best examples with very high specification.

INTERIOR

An expensive factory option, the Minnesota Red Leather upholstery, (Code FA30), to the seats and door cards is pristine and compliments the Astral Black paintwork beautifully. The sporty seats are firm with no notable wear and thanks to garage storage from new, the deep red pigment is retained. Carpets remain protected by genuine MR2 mats and the headlining to both the soft and hard tops retain full tautness. Light scratches to the plastic b-pillar trims where the seatbelts have recoiled are visible but do not detract from the overall terrific condition. The leather steering wheel and gear knob portray the very low mileage and all equipment functions including the ice-cold air-conditioning. Behind the radio cover is the factory fitted SONY stereo with CD and MiniDisc player connected to the optional CD changer, the envy of many car audio enthusiasts around the early 2nd millennium!

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

This highly responsive, mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive roadster delivers outstanding performance with its 1.8 litre VVT-i, (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence), technology. Producing 136 bhp at 6,400 rpm in a car weighing less than a ton (after you have left the hardtop in the garage) is a formidable package with performance figures quoted at 129 mph top speed and 0-62 mph in 8.0 secs. Lifting the rear engine cover reveals a very clean engine bay with all plates and stickers intact. The power can be fully exploited with a five-speed close ratio manual transmission offering slick and rapid gear changes.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

Light weight 5-spoke alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts have no kerb damage and only very light age-related markings. Brand new premium Uniroyal RainSport 5 tyres of correct size 185/55 R15 front and 205/50 R15 rear were fitted in July 2025. The urge to exploit the exciting performance is inevitable and so ABS braking and ventilated front and rear discs ensure controlled, stable braking.

HISTORY FILE

This tremendous pre-facelift Toyota MR2 Roadster was registered new on the 22nd of June 2001 by Toll House Toyota Horsham. In August 2005, the car was sold once again by the supplying dealership and has remained family owned by Mother and Son since with used vehicle order form and sales invoice in the history file. The service book holds 11 stamped entries with 10 being the supplying Toyota dealership. The most recent service in August 2025 was carried out using genuine Toyota parts accompanied by parts invoice. The black leather Toyota MR2 Passport folder neatly houses all handbooks and even dealer business cards as well as three original Toyota keys with fobs. There is a separate neatly organised folder of Toyota service invoices and all MOT records to fully verify the mileage and catalogue all work diligently carried out. There is also even an original sales brochure in the file along with a letter from the previous owner (Son), recalling the long-term family ownership. This fabulous car is suitable for an enthusiast wanting a prime, ultra-low mileage and cosseted example.

MOT August 2026, HPI Clear.

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