Best Toyota MR2 Year to Buy
There is no single best Toyota MR2 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 114 verified sales, the 1989 is the most affordable at $13,291. The 1986 trades most often (28 verified sales). The 1985 has held its value best, now worth 143% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 2, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 4 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Toyota MR2 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 MR2 | $12,200 | 53% | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1994 MR2 | $24,050 | 121% | 6 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1993 MR2 | $12,521No sale since Sep 2025 | 66% | 9 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1992 MR2 | $17,495 | 107% | 8 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1991 MR2 | $14,190No comparable sale since Nov 2025 | 91% | 10 | — |
| 1989 MR2 | $13,291 | 107% | 10 | — |
| 1988 MR2 | $16,770 | 141% | 7 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1987 MR2 | $15,800 | 142% | 9 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1986 MR2 | $15,158 | 126% | 28 | 1 |
| 1985 MR2 | $15,706 | 143% | 21 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Toyota MR2 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Toyota MR2 year to buy?
There is no single best Toyota MR2 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 114 verified sales, the 1989 is the most affordable at $13,291. The 1986 trades most often (28 verified sales). The 1985 has held its value best, now worth 143% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Toyota MR2 year is the cheapest?
The 1989 Toyota MR2 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $13,291. The most valuable is the 1985, at $15,706.
Which Toyota MR2 year holds its value best?
The 1985 Toyota MR2 is now worth 143% of its original MSRP of $10,999, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Toyota MR2 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Toyota MR2 is worth from $13,291 to $15,706 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Toyota MR2 year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.