Cool Wall - Toyota MR2 MK1

The MR2, Mid-engine, Rear wheel drive, 2-seater, first appeared 10 years before MGF. Some may consider this car to be a classic.....






But is it a cool car?

If you missed the previous Cool Wall threads have your say. To see all the Cool Wall cars click on this link :yesnod:

All the cars are now in the new Cool Wall section in the T-Bar :broon:

Understand it's significance but IMHO the looks really dated in a very uncool way :nonod:

reminds me of the X19 a bit

Chavtastic mates! :lol:

My friend has a black one of these that he used daily for the past umpteen years. Super cool in its hay day and like our cars, still has much fun to offer. :broon:

Back in 1986, yes 1986 - this was a sub zero car without a shadow of a doubt. Unfortunately times have changed and unlike the MGF the MR2 really does show it's age. I wanted one of these so much in 1986 but would I contemplate buying one today - no. MR2 it was nice knowing you.

Be fair what about the later Mk2 models - especially the T Bar!!!!!! IMHO one of the very few "pretty" cars and one I would still love to have :yesnod:

I am of the same opinion that in '86 it was super cool, but not so sure now. those wheels look like they belong on a pram or go kart, not a car, they look tiny, not all tiny wheels look that dated, 10" minilite for example or any Mini wheels.


However, I think it is a bit unfair to call it Uncool. Maybe a middle option of "Not Cool", just because it is not cool, doesn't mean it is UNcool.

:hugs:

Come on now Gary, you'll get splinters sitting on the fence.

A car can be cool for ever or have a limited life in the cool zone. The original MR2 was sub zero at launch but is now very dated. The new third generation MR2 does nothing for at all and I would not even consider buying one for a minute.

Around at the same time and with a waiting list of well over a year at launch was ....





The CRX is another one which was cool, has aged a lot better but is still not cool now.

This generation and the last one where it went on a diet are cool.