Overview & Reviews
For 2003, Toyota gives the MR2 Spyder a bolder look in front with a new bumper and fascia, dual-bulb projector-style headlights and integrated standard foglamps. The side air intakes are revised and now color-keyed. In rear, the MR2 is distinguished by new combination lamps with cylindrical turn signals and reverse lights that mimic the dual-bulb look of the headlights. Further, the rear grille garnishes combines body-color vertical ribs and mesh to emphasize the midengine design. A larger oval chrome tailpipe puts the emphasis on performance capability, and a new power antenna contributes to the roadster's clean lines. Inside, instrument panel graphics have been revised, and there are new chrome trim accents. Additionally, the leather seating packages -- black or tan -- now include matching color convertible tops. Mechanically, an all-new six-speed sequential manual transmission (SMT) is optional, replacing last year's five-speed SMT. Toyota has also upped the rear wheels to 16 inches in diameter.
- Lively and precise handling dynamics, scores high on the fun scale, available SMT transmission, affordable compared to other European-brand roadsters.
- Severe lack of storage space, bland interior design, not many safety features available.
User Reviews:
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Best Toy for My Money - 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder
By Eliseo - September 15 - 2:00 amI just want to tell all those Porsche owners that there is one real alternative to those who want the true feeling of a 356 or a 911SC in this little but highly affordable roadster. Eliseo (ex-Porsche fan)
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Awesome for the soloist - 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder
By starchilds - September 9 - 2:00 amThis wasnt your family car and never was ment to be. If you know and except this then your in route to an awesome reasonably priced fun-machine. For those of you who might love to travel and enjoy the occasional road trip keep your baggage light and the sky is the limit. This is simply put, an awesome cruise around convertible. Not a care in the world, I carry no baggage to hold me down type automobile.
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My MR2 - 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder
By ShelsValerie - May 17 - 10:00 amI get a lot of attention when i drive this vehicle. Kids on the street holler at me when i drive by telling me how cool my car is; when i get out of it in a parking lot, people comment to me how much they like my car; when i get gas, men come up to me and tell me that i have a very nice car, etc. Sometimes when im leaving a store, ill catch people looking at my car and talking about it.
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Fun to drive - 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder
By KSB - March 29 - 10:00 amI have the sequential shift 03 model. This car is like a big go-cart. It takes corners well and shifting is smooth. This car is a lot of fun to drive and garners a lot of envious looks by passer-bys.
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My Spyder - 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder
By spyderdriver - March 29 - 10:00 amCar is a real eye catcher, and since mine is bright yellow, I dont think there has been a time where people havent stopped or turned to check it out! It is one great looking car, fun to drive!!
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Incredible little car - 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder
By ajb240 - December 27 - 12:59 pmI have owned this car only for a short period but it is fantastic. I have owned and driven many cars in my time but this has quckly stolen my heart. I love this little car. It drive like every boys childhood dream of owning a Hotwheels, only this is the adult version. This car is not practicle as you might be able to carry a gallon of milk. It is not a smoth riding car and it can be noisy with the top up. It has one job and that is to put a smile on your face, and that it does everytime you drive it. My 1st day getting it on the hwy I took a cloverleaf at speeds that would have put another car in the ditch and I didnt even know it. But I had the biggest S(&T eating grin on my face.
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Definitely Fun to Drive! - 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder
By vig2334 - December 8 - 2:00 amI have only owned this vehicle for less than a week, and already Im in love. The handling is awesome and the styling is great. The engine could be a little stronger, but a blower will fix that.
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Fun For Two - 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder
By Cameron - December 4 - 11:03 amWay better handling than Miata, cant beat a mid-engine design, also better build quality and materials. I wish Toyota would have given it another 20 horsepower, with its light weight this car would really accelerate fast. It gets good mileage (31 mpg) but I would gladly give some up for more speed.
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poor mans porsche boxster - 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder
By j. murigi - December 2 - 2:00 amI had always wanted to own the previous generation mr-2 but I was in college and could not afford one. When they were discontinued in 1995, I thought that my dream of owning a new one would never become a reality. I had driven the old one. This new MR-2 handles precisely, and engine is perfect for this lighter car. I also like the ease of operating the convertible. However, the 95 appears to have had a much more superior craftmanship.
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love my mr - 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder
By poseyal - November 26 - 10:00 amcar can be faster than you relise
