Others can make thier own decisions, and hopefully, armed with accurate information, they wont have any regrets about that decision. Having covered 40,000 miles in each of my MR2's, the differences were such that I, as in me, GSB, would go for an '04 or later car over the earlier versions. It is more than just member stick braces, and far more than just taste.Īnd I didn't tell anyone what to buy. High strength braces and addons both welded and bolted, running from the radiator support back and unlike the extra braces fitted to the facelift '03, they are not compatible with the earlier cars. Borrowing a name from the recent past, Toyota launched a mid-engined, rear-drive, two-passenger sports car as a late 2000. There is a significant amount of extra steel under there. Have you ever had a look under an '04 or later MR2 and compared it to the earlier cars? Even to the facelifted '03 cars? If not, I urge you to take a look, its worth the dirty knees.

The chassis of the '04 car was significantly updated. In fact we discussed the new '04 bracing on this very board and its UK counterpart some 5 years or more ago.

Stereo upgraded to 6 CD changer (in-dash, not external)Ĭlick to expand.You're right, we have been over this.

Maybe other stuff too? The aftermarket 'underdash sub / UD Sub' supposedly doesn't fit 04+ because of interior bracing changes.

Different front bumper beam (maybe that was changed in 03).

Additional front bracing (same as aftermarket front lower bracing?).

Paradise Blue Metallic (light blue) color added.

Liquid Silver Metallic replaced by the brighter Silver Streak Mica (almost exactly the same).

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Super long RC Car antenna upgraded to power retracting antenna (makes it harder to switch to short antennas like the 00-02 owners like to do) 2003 Black, Hardtop, and a bunch of other stuff.

Only MR2 enthusiastic apply no time wasters. l have a new air conditioner to be put in. New rear bumper insert (it looks like they added vents on the sides of the rear grill, but functionally there is no change) 2001 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER 5 SP SEQUENTIAL MANUAL 2D CONVERTIBLE, 2 seats.New tail lights (reverse and blinkers are two clear circles in the tails).New all chrome (instead of black) headlights w/projectors (WAAAY better output than old headlights).New front bumper (w/fog lights - totally crappy output, only there for looks).Chrome accent rings on certain parts of interior (around tweeters, door handle, hvac controls, and other places?).There are probably other things too perhaps some helpful people can add on to the list, or correct any mistakes I've made. Here are the changes I know about that are difficult to find info on. 2004 Toyota MR 2 Spyder -Tuner Car - Engine Swap - Super Street Magazine I bought the car with so many mods done to it, its hard to keep track of everything. Joined 2005 Add to quote Only show this user 1.Nothing irritates me like posts that just say 'use the search.' 04 Toyota MR2 Spyder - K20a / 6 speed / hardtop.

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