None are perfect. 
Bite the bullet & buy one that isn't. 
When I test drove mine, I crunched 2nd on the way down every time.  The guy said once you get used to double clutching it is ok.  It took me a few weeks to stop crunching,
but ...... I own an MR2.   
The paintwork isn't perfect............... but I own an MR2.   
I paid $5500.  She needed the 200,000 service with timing belt & a couple of new tyres, so I factored that in & yyaaayyy............. I own an MR2.
I can't do any of the work myself, apart from keeping it nice & clean & that sort of stuff.    But I own an MR2.
Gearbox will get done after tax time.  I'll get one of those mobile paint repair guys to come & stop the clear coat from peeling any more on the front until I've got enough for a respray.
She's fun to drive whether perfect or not.
 

Not sure about the spyders
Gearbox in them was really weak and temperamental
However they had a decent power to weight ratio and look awsome in hardtop form imo
But they are no where near as fun to drive as an adub or sdub
But there are a few that are awsome on the track
Sweet Pete for one has an awsome track one,
And there's a yellow one thats had a lot of money spent on it.

In stock form I think they are a bit of a girly car imho

Ive been toying with the idea of buying this cheap  AW11 1989 MR2 but It wont be the same acceleration wise as the SW20 MR2's , has no power steering,no aircon and Cracked Sunroof?.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kwinana-town-centre/cars-vans-utes/toyota-mr2-turbo-1989/1015567089
 
though could be had for $3000, its been for sale for a while though so maybe mechanically stuffed?
 
EDIT: I now see its not the Supercharged AW11 so would be slow as piss,bugger that!
 

Soaren1
Django just get it over with and buy mine. Seriously :)

 
I want yours but  sadly I dont have $12,800 mate

Ive said to myself I wont spend more than $10,000 so too much under your price anyways.
 
My heart nearly stopped when I seen one listed on Gumtree today for only $3500!! but  needs a respray and is Automatic ( I hate Auto,especially if its not a V8) though I suspect this will sell VERY quickly to someone else
 
 
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/thornlie/cars-vans-utes/1991-toyota-mr2-g-limited/1016750573

Sorry mate, I was'nt rubbishing your car or anything, i just dont like Auto 4 pots and I'd say it will definately  be sold by this weekend, with that price. if it was Manual I'd  probably give you the cash now LOL!....

Soaren1 car is the best one for sale in WA.. Maybe Australia. I know I paid a lot more getting my 1997 bathurst non turbo here to WA from over east.
Unfortunately there will be dreamers, and I've seen 4 cars sold in the time this thread was started.. Just don't go on price alone.. Look at the service history and money well spent. Most mr2 members aren't going to give there car away for a bargain, if that is what you are chasing.