1988 Toyota MR2 Market Value & Price History
The 1988 Toyota MR2 has a current market value of $16,770 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 7 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 7 verified USD sales between $12,250 and $27,000. Based on US sales through May 11, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 7 verified auction sales for the 1988 Toyota MR2, latest sale May 11, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | $16,500 | 75,200 mi | Manual |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $13,500 | 73,000 mi | — |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $27,000 | 2,900 mi | — |
| May 12, 2024 | $26,400 | 121,678 mi | Manual |
| Jan 3, 2022 | $12,250 | 32,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 11, 2021 | $14,000 | 33,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 8, 2019 | $16,500 | 36,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1988 Toyota MR2 worth?
A 1988 Toyota MR2 is worth approximately $16,770 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 7 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through May 11, 2026. All 7 verified USD sales fall between $12,250 and $27,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1988 Toyota MR2 cost new?
The 1988 Toyota MR2 carried an original MSRP of $11,898. Verified examples now trade around $16,770.
How much has the 1988 Toyota MR2 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1988 Toyota MR2 is worth about 41% more than its original MSRP of $11,898, with verified examples now trading around $16,770. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1988 Toyota MR2 sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 7 1988 Toyota MR2 sales in total.
Are 1988 Toyota MR2 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1988 Toyota MR2. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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