1985 Toyota MR2
Brian & Karen Sanborn, Groton, MA
We owned this car from new in August 1985 until we sold it in the fall of 2003. It was driven regularly and enjoyed as a true driver's sports car. I called it a "poor man's Ferrari" because its mid-engine design and handling very much like the Miata. The information below is taken from the webpages that I used to sell it.
Standard Features:
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97,900 original miles, excellent condition, Mobil-1 oil always used,
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Entire car was professionally rust repaired and repainted in 2000.
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Inspected and registered regular driver - still great fun to drive.
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5-speed manual transmission - detachable sunroof with interior cover
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185-60 BF Goodrich Comp T/A tires - less than 10,000 miles
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Factory performance stiffener installed across front suspension towers
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Air conditioning and cruise control - Custom MR2 wool floor mats
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Winter driving package - 4 steel wheels and covers with Bridgestone Blizzak WS15s
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Custom anti-theft switch installed in secret location
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Radar detector built into upper console with console switch
Many desirable extras:
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All original owner's manuals and warranty booklets
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All original sales documentation including window sticker in perfect condition
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Original Toyota dealer color portfolio with lots great color pictures
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Road and Track special edition guide with beautiful color cutaways - supplied with early cars
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Factory workshop manual and wiring diagrams manual
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Haynes MR2 repair manual
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Original issue November 1984 Road & Track - first road test
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Original issue August 1985 Road & Track - Road roundup of two seaters
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Original issue Summer 1985 Car and Driver Road Test Annual - MR2 featured
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Brooklands Road Test Series - Toyota MR2 1984-1988