Toyota MR2 Turbo - 5 Things to Know
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2018
- Jalopnik's Kristen Lee walks us through 5 things to know about the Toyota MR2 Turbo.
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"How can I tell one of these is turbo from the outside?"
"The turbo badge"
Great video guys, keep it up.
TheAwkwardBanana and fog lights
Fog lights. Raised vents on engine cover. Turbo badge. Interior compartment between seats and larger exhaust tips.
It's crazy to see this car with antique license plates on it.... As a kid this was a dream car for me. Time flies!
Yeah, how old are you now? I'm 14 and I want the MR2 so bad as a first car!
@@thomas.nd2 I was around your age when I wanted a MR2. I've been collecting hot wheels since elementary. Didn't discover the MR2 'til middle school. I'm 19 now and own one, best feeling ever.
@@TrydeoVideo I hope I get a MR2 one day
@@TrydeoVideo I am in the market for an mr2 now, i cannot wait to drive one for the first time i've been waiting forever.
it is my dream car as well and I'm lucky enough that my dad has three of them
20 years later and this is still the most fun car I ever owned. Loved the MR2
LOL the dude couldn't even be bothered to put shoes on?
Jonathan Longoria it's hip and cool not to wear shoes anymore. Wearing shoes is so antiquated
dude i would never have noticed if you didnt say anything
Sick flops!
I liked it better when mr2s were forgotten about I was buying these cars left and right for peanuts when I got out of high school in 2007 I’ve owned 5 sw20 mr2s. Then one Honda guy swapped a k series on one and it put these cars in the spotlight. Now there all over CZcams and the value has nearly doubled it seems.
Tom Moniz yeah I know kind of frustrating in a way, but also it has got a lot more people making custom parts for them now. Still cheapish in NZ.
I know ive wanted one for the so long finaly got my license and went looking and couldnt find any for what it used to be even bad ones
just bought an NA for $3k after looking for about a year. Hella miles tho 225k
@@trv88r I've been thinking of buying an NA myself, cuz all the Turbos cost too much. Do you think it's worth it or should I save up for a turbo
9third no doubt it’s pretty slow, but i’ve yet to take it to the twisties. As a daily tho it leaves me wanting more
Wow you guys are doing video at Bear Mountain now. That's awesome!! You should do a video at the Wednesday night meets there. If you want to do a 5 things to know about the Subaru STi let me know
Love sw20 mr2's, I'd love to v6 swap a naturally aspirated one to get myself a budget lotus evora
Tom Higgins yup same plan bud
Tom Higgins why not the 4th or 5th gen 3S-GTE swap or the K20/K24 swap?
I personally have a low mileage 1991 NA which I plan on eventually swapping the transmission (it’s an automatic) hopefully for a turbo transmission for better reliability and higher horsepower handling and a budget built gen 5 for ~450-550 whp on e85.
Oh and I live in NZ so it’s JDM not USDM
Just like the idea of putting a newer toyota motor into one so it would still be decent on fuel and not break speed limits every time you wanted fun. If I was after a tuner car the 3sgte is awesome
Just wait and buy a used Evora. MR2s don't look anything like them. A Pontiac Sunfire looks more like a Camaro than this thing looking like an Evora
I love my mr2 turbo, so much room and space. mines a engine swap so it still has the N/A lid on so people are shocked when you put your foot down and its gona hahahaha. Nice vid
I wanted this video to express the excitement that an MR2 can give the driver. Did I yawn and miss that part?
And it's got a RI antique plate on it. Interesting.
i thought this was Jalopnik, not BuzzFeed.
Don't worry, it's not BuzzFeed; it's Gawker. Almost like people don't even realize who owns these companies.
One of the greatest roadsters ever. Take a clean one over any Boxster, MX-5 or Z3. 💁♂️
It's not a roadster. T-tops =/= roadster.
GT6SuzukaTimeTrials it's close enough lol. Absolutely competes with them. The MR2 that came after, was, after all.
They are going for the same price too
Kristen, I like the fact that you're rocking a Seamaster.
Ive changed the hoses with the engine in the car. Moving the oil cooler gives much better access
I had an 87' MR2, it was the funnest car iv ever driven! It's like driving a street legal go kart!
I miss my MR2 Turbo. Also those T-tops; it’s too bad no manufacturer offers them anymore. They’re the best of both worlds between a convertible and a hard top.
10 years ago my dad had the a imported mr2. Both of us loved it, he had to sell it but we re gonna find one and again someday
You guys need to do a MK1 MR2 supercharged video!!!
she made some good points at the end. I have the turbo and agree with her. she knows her cars
Thumbs up if you've ever driven an MR-2!
Brett Voigt I bought a 2000 MR2/ MRS (what we call it here) last year, & d feeling people come to you asking what car it is, ... priceless...
I have a blue 91 MR2 non turbo t top 5 speed with 17 in Wheels all around. Unfortunately it's been sitting awhile since I had a overheating problem and haven't been able to afford to delve into it. It makes me sad because it was such a fun car to drive. I do hope to revive it one day. I guess if I ever get a chunk of money that I don't have to have I would like to swap steering wheel for a modern Toyota steering wheel with an airbag that won't kill you and swap the engine for a modern Toyota 4 cylinder. The stock naturally aspirated engine new only made around a hundred and forty horsepower which is adequate for the weight of the vehicle but fairly anemic by today's standards. And of course an upgrade of that magnitude would require additional upgrades to the cooling system Etc. Fun to dream about but it was a great car as is. Peace
actually I've driven an MR2, there's no dash
Gen 1 and Gen 2 both NA. I got out thinking, so this must be what its like to drive a Ferrari.
Own a mr2 mk2 and a mr2 mk3 both in red here in the UK
I would still change the HFH and HFHOE (the hoses for non MR2 owners) due to age
Gotta love the SW20. Sadly the prices are shooting up. Wish some manufacturer continued to make an affordable MR car. Those T-Tops and the flip up headlamps... they'll make a comeback one day.
Uh this guy is uh hard uh to uh listen to uh
they need to bring out some new rear wheel rear engine cars in the 2020s....i read that toyota working on the mark4
"you always know where the front is pointed" snap oversteer tends to disagree
Thas tough
I have a 91 MR2 turbo with 190k miles still clean and running.
Wow!
My 2001 MR2 Spyder has 9,000 original miles, and never seen rain.
Just here for the sweet, sweet, life giving positivity!
6. The 3S-GTE is based on Toyota's Group C Turbo 4 banger from the 80s.
Flip flops and long pants never cool...
Very nice car though!!!
As far as hoses go, calendar age is a bigger degrading factor the miles. So even though it has low miles, it has many years for the hoses to degrade and fail. More so than age, soft composes in the power train (rubber hoses, o-rings, oil seals, etc) are more effected by the number of full heat cycles. With this car having so few miles, I will guess that the number of full heat cycles is low for such an old car. Perhaps the hoses are still in good condition
This cars , turbo when get modified, are monsters
I want that car! How much?
She's a cutie
s54 transmissions good for smaller gear ratio.
Snap oversteer, especially on the early second gen models.
The windshield trim on this MR2 is definitely aftermarket. Which usually only means that the windshield has already been replaced. And on a 13,000 mile MR2? I Don't understand why they didn't go OEM on this part to retain its purity. Must've sucked to get nailed by something at such low miles regardless.
Great car. I own one, unfortunately so so video!
1:52 does he kinda look like pharma bro? haha
Whoa, its an mr2 turbo infomercial
This dude is strsight from the early 90s himself
What’s up with the porno music lol 3:55
I miss my MR2😞
Me too! Guess I’ll go down to the garage to commune with mine and install the toys that amazon and ebay brought me this week!
Why would you ever sell yours?!? The ST-205 WRC and the LS400 on either side of mine aren’t getting sold either.these cars don’t die and they’re so cheap to maintain I can’t imagine ever getting rid of them. One day I’ll bring home a JZA-80 and a TRD Tundra to park next to them and complete my dream set.
There was actually 2 turbo generation Gen2 and Gen3 with rougly 25 more horse power on Gen3
Edit: Nvm I read your statement wrong. You are, of course, correct and he is wrong. Most casual owners don’t know the history outside of their market. Apologies, sir.
That’s a Gen 3 3S-GTE engine (‘94-99) you’re thinking of but the generation of the car remains the same (Considered a mid model “Facelift”). The first generation 3S-GTE only came on the 4th Gen Celica. The 4th and 5th Gen 3S-GTE only came in the Caldina GT4. The 3rd Gen MR2 is the Spyder or MRS (2000-2005).
Thats just because of the turbo
Someone hmu with his hair style please :D
shes pretty
The TRD original Toyota Mr2 turbo, People say makes about 500 Hp with the same motor, Sadly you can never find an original one...
only 13k miles wtf
3 words
Pop up headlights 🤤
I know one thing you don't see too many of them driving around anymore
Yay finally an MR2 that isn't riced out with autozone rims and Walmart accoutrements!!
And uh
Beautiful car, but that wheel gap is hurting my soul. Also, 13k miles? Drive it!
Wow low mileage ! Worth it to not mod it
Rookie To Pro These cars aren't cool enough in stock form(in my view) to leave alone. Not in the looks are performance department. Of course stock would be better for resale. But these cars will likely not be worth more than inflation adjusted prices for 75 years...
So to me, it makes no sense to not have fun with a car like this. Supras are only slightly better than inflation adjusted value.
So many modded MR2s out there. Good to see a nice stock one for comparison.
That is very true haha
I think for safety purposes I would replace the stock steering wheel with a Modern Toyota steering wheel with an airbag that won't kill you.
This chick said "cars dont come with spare tires these days" lol and my fav " you always know where the front of the car is pointed" wtf lol
Interested in selling it????
Fun to drive…..stoned!
Hey I'm going to be featured in a Jalopnik video! Cool I'll wear jeans and flip flops! My toes are awesome! Horrible.
Where the fuck is meet
He wants to t bag ? Lol
Just a heads up for anyone trying to figure out if it's a Turbo or N/A, you can also check the Dashboard and see if the rev limiter is set to 9k RPM and has a Turbo LED. This doesn't really help with identifying an MR2 when at like a parking lot, but it can help if you're buying one from a dealer and need to tell if between it. Also works the same way with the JDM MR2 Turbos
I have a 91 its kind of a crappy car as well as dangerous but the 94 that i got a few days back is much better
SPOOLINMETAL
The ‘91-92 isn’t dangerous - it’s just a more pure driver’s sports car than the 93+. My friend’s 93 Turbo feels neutered compared with my ‘91 Turbo. Powersteering on an MR2 just feels wrong, as well. I’ve converted mine to manual and the communication is just worlds apart.
"you always know where the front of it is pointed" lol no shit
They date now mark my words
him...im 6 2 her...i love u
right they got chem
Is it not a legal requirement that cars have to have a spare?
There is a difference between a full size spare and a temporary doughnut tire.
Tiger800 XCx a full sized spare v a biscuit was never mentioned in the video so I don't see the point of you trying to bring it into the equation.
No it's not. Alot of modern cars simply use run flat tires and come with a fix a flat kit instead of a spare tire.
Pretty much all cars from that era cam with spare tires. And a little person in a small car will of course say its spacious.
And nobody makes a car like that now . . . ? Porsche Cayman, Porsche Boxster, Lotus Evora, Lotus Exige, Lotus Elise, Alfa Romeo 4C
Yeah wait, that’s a really shitty list you came up with. The MR2 was marketed similarly to the Miata in that it was supposed to offer cheap fun. Nothing about the cars you listed is cheap, and I own an 03 986 Boxster, so I’ve got some experience with Porsche specifically.
Ah yes Porsche, Lotus, and Alfa, infamous for cheap reliable sports cars lol
All those cars you mentioned are more expensive, more advanced, higher end cars.
Put some damn shoes on man...
The girl in the video is more beautiful then the car. Don’t hate. You know it’s true.
I prefer the na ver honestly
I thought the guy and the girl are couple
mines better
Turbos came with T-Tops, you couldn't get them on the normally aspirated model.
ROBERT MCCREARY no you could get t-tops on all models, actually most second gen MR2s are t-tops. Look at my channel for my na mr2 with t-tops
This car could have been so much better with the engine in the front a bigger trunk and a targa top instead of a t top I own a Honda del sol and it’s so much better it’s targa top front engined and the back window goes down plus the targa top is an actual roof not glass
Not sure if stupid or just incredibly high.
wtf is this lol
el f1del Its an SW20 MR2. A beauty.
A car from a era when toyota was cool
Next time pick an owner that actually drives his cars not collects them.
hot asian chick
Well that was a terrible video...
stop razing the prices of cars
I’m pretty sure you’re advocating razing the prices. I mean unless you’re about to sell one. Perhaps you meant “stop raising the prices of cars!”?
“Razing” means to chop down to almost nothing. A razor would be used to accomplish this in many situations.
Man the stock MR2 wheels are the ugliest sports car wheels I have ever seen. No wonder this car wasnt popular.
04dram04 So this car was never popular because of the wheels? Lmao. Everyone in the car community throws on aftermarket wheels.
16000 miles on a 25yr old car?! Why do I sense a swapped gauge cluster?
WORST MR2 VIDEO EVER!! BTW
Lucy Rand it's not fake. I've seen this car in person. Definitely a 13,000 mile car.
ew
That girl is talking 2 much