The Toyota MR-S is a functional mid-engine sport car & great MX-5 alternative
It features a brand-new soft top, clutch and flywheel.
The Toyota MR-S (or MR2) is a staple of the affordable sports car fraternity and has held its place now for over 30 years.
The first generation was known in the early days for its sharp, snappy and rewarding driving experience. By the third generation, Toyota had refined its baby sports car significantly.
Toyota mastered the balance and gifted the third generation’s chassis with a neutral, communicative feeling. Quick steering and a light front end make it feel poised, and its breakaway point leaves you time to decide your future and keep it going straight.
The car is rewarding and eager to perform, and it is arguably more exotic than its competitors because of its mid-engine driveline layout.
The car pictured – 1999 Toyota MR-S
This Toyota MR-S was built in November 1999 and was configured in ‘576 – super bright yellow’ with a black interior. It is powered by a ‘1ZZ’ 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and features a factory five-speed manual transmission.
It was purchased from USS Osaka (Japan) as a 4.0B grade example. Standard features include keyless entry & start, power windows and mirrors, a CD player, air conditioning, cup holders and a front storage box.
We have fitted a new high-quality soft-top roof with a glass rear window. The original clutch was showing signs of age, so we replaced it with a new Exedy clutch and a brand-new flywheel. All fluids have been flushed, and the car drives well.
It wears mostly original paint, and the vehicle has not been smoked in. There are no significant flaws or damage; however, there are minor paint imperfections in line with its age and use.
The ‘1ZZ’ Toyota engine used in this vehicle was sold in Australia in the Toyota Corolla, so parts are readily available. The car also includes some original brochures and magazines from its initial release as a nice souvenir.
Quick facts
- 1999 Toyota Mr-S
- 106,681km
- New high-quality soft top fitted
- New Exedy clutch & flyhweel fitted
- Good condition inside and out
- Auction grade 4.0B
- 1.8-litre ‘1ZZ’ petrol four-cylinder engine
- Mid engine / rear-wheel drive
- Air conditioning
- White-face gauges
- Cabin storage pods behind rear seats
- Front storage tub
- Remote central locking
- Apple CarPlay / Android Auto upgrade available for extra
- Japanese de-registration paperwork and auction paperwork available
- The vehicle has been recently serviced
- Price includes Australian compliance
- Price includes three-months NSW rego
- Price includes a NSW roadworthy
- We offer competitive finance packages
- We offer affordable interstate transport
Produced between 1984 and 2007 the MR2 has long been the best way of getting a proper mid-engined sports car for very little cash.Antony Ingram, Evo magazine, 8 May 2017
