2001 Toyota MR2 For Sale
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Vivek Nayyar
Published: July 3rd, 2025
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This 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder, featuring a high-performance MWR-built 2ZZ-GE engine swap and a 6-speed manual with LSD, is a thrilling convertible perfect for enthusiasts seeking a track-ready daily driver with fresh paint and extensive upgrades.
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico/USA
Price: $15,000
Key Details
- Make/Model: Toyota MR2 Spyder
- Mileage: 148,000 miles (chassis), 26,000 miles (engine), 68,600 miles (transaxle)
- Transmission: 6-speed manual with 4.3:1 LSD
- Engine: 2.0L 2ZZ-GE I4
- History: Purchased in 2012 with 65,700 miles, upgraded with 2ZZ engine and 6-speed transaxle
- Title: Clean
Condition
- Brand new paint
- New headlights
- Well-maintained with detailed service records
- Small wear area on driver’s seat
Performance Highlights
- MWR-built 2ZZ-GE engine with 26,000 miles
- 6-speed manual transmission with LSD
- Enhanced with aftermarket intake, exhaust, and oil cooler
- Stainless brake lines and EBC yellow pads
Known Issues
- AFM gauge display segments faulty
- Likely will not pass smog check
- Rear tires need replacement
- Convertible top condition unknown
Upgrades & Features
- MWR cold air intake
- PPE header, catback, and non-cat midpipe
- Moroso oil pan
- MWR billet oil pump
- Wiseco pistons (12.0:1 compression)
- MWR performance valve springs
- MWR stainless valves
- Hard top
- Body-color side intakes
- Aftermarket AFM and oil pressure gauges
- Lotus engine cover
- Second set of powder-coated stock wheels
- New clutch
- New front rotors, pads, and serpentine belt
- MR2S and Celica shop manuals
- Uninstalled Speed Source shifter bushings
- Uninstalled instrument panel for higher final drive
Additional Information
- Owned since 2012
- Struts replaced at 72,230 miles
- Transaxle overhauled at 121,414 miles
- Receipts for all parts and services
- AC blows cold
- No smog checks required in New Mexico
- Seller moving to a different vehicle
- Includes spare parts
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