MR2 1.8 VVTI

[m3sye]

GF is looking at one of these, does anyone have any round town (only) MPG figures for them?

[soad]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

HTH

[MarJay]

soad said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

HTH

It doesn't help, it only has the Mk1 and Mk2 MR2 on there!

[thetapeworm]

I think my numbers are based on the original brochure and the car has been subject to a few changes in it's short life but...

Fuel Consumption: 28 - 49.9 mpg

http://www.megaboost.co.uk/mr2/frames/techinfopage...

[ally_f]

They're pretty good on fuel, ours gets high 30's / low 40's around town, probably because they're so light.

Great little car, literally the only complaint I can think of is that it's a little noisy because of the timing chain.

Oh, and the lack of a boot, but the weekly shop (just about) fits in the cubbies behind the seats!

[soad]

MarJay said:

It doesn't help, it only has the Mk1 and Mk2 MR2 on there!

I thought Celica VVTI 1.8 would come close (similar weight probably too).

[m3sye]

Anything we should look out for when looking at one?

[nottyash]

Go for the facelifted 6 speed version. I think it has a chain instead of a belt,has front fogs, and the lights are different (slightly). I think the facelift was about 54 plate but not 100%
Earlier ones had problems with cat disintergrating, but was an easy fix to prevent it if you did get one.
I have a 51 plate Celica with the same engine and it gets 38MPG on the long motorway runs I used it on, if anything I imagine the MR2 to be better as its lighter.

[Orb the Impaler]

I had a 2000X plate one and it was very good on fuel - mid 40s on a run. I was the most economical (petrol) car I've ever owned. If fuel costs are a concern in your car choice then you won't have a problem.

• Fantastic* little car too - recommended big thumbs up from me

[DrainTheSpuds]

Facelift was Jan 2003 onwards. As well as the minor cosmetic changes and the 6-speed gearbox, the front and rear wheels became different sizes (15" front, 16" rear, as oppose to 15" all-round) to improve stability under braking.

[kambites]

The Elise with the same engine will give high twenties in heavy town type traffic, so I'd imagine the MR2 is similar. Around 40mpg on long runs.

[m3sye]

Her budget is only allowing her to go to pre-face lift, I heard these have a problem with oil ?? Anyone else heard out for pre face lift? And is this rumour true?