The other problem with mr2's is getting someone to work on them. Most your regular mechanics will just about determine the quote based on a fwd equivalent, then double it due to the engine location.
Not really that bad, but they definately charge you more based on engine location and difficulty alone.
The other problem with mr2's is they are getting a little old now, and finding something like a turbo 95 model is near on impossible and will still cost nearly as much as something like an s15.

