The Toyota MR2 Is A Car Worth Buying | Vehicle Breakdown (3rd Gen)
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2022
- The Toyota MR2 was a car that dominated the 90s tuner car culture. From the SW20 being tuned into 800hp monsters, to the first generation paving the way for the two-seater, mid-engineed, rear wheel drive sports car. But the least commonly talked about generation is the 3rd one known as the W30. The Midship Runabout-Sports was a different approach on the successful platform and featured a 1.8l inline-four engine. Although critics praised the car, it didn't survive which left it in a weird spot. How much is a Toyota MR2 worth? Was it fast? Were they worth it? Will Toyota ever bring it back? All fantastic questions about a car that had headlights bigger than your head.
And even though the TOyota MR2 are fantastic platforms and a great way to buy a budget sports car, you need to ask yourself if it was enough for you to pull the trigger. What're your thoughts?
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Are you the same dude that made WCEC?
This is my favourite mr2
The MR2 spider
@@codyderickson0he is
Shhhh I don't want this thing getting more expensive!
GIVE ME ANOTHER TO EAT MUAHAHAH.
sorry, ish.
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Already are
@@jaydanjm9589 ong these used to be under 4k like 5 years ago
@@kkkkk12122323232 some of them still are, but now in the past year or so since people started posting about it it started spiking to around $14,000, like stop posting about and just let it die back down so MR2 fans can get them for cheap and little to no competition
@@TonyCrispruby yeah, the price of it about 6 to 10 months ago was on average around 4 to 5 thousand, now it's on average between 14 and 17 and thanks to this video it'll be around 22 or higher, maybe a different forgotten import (I dare not say the name as to not give this guy or others ideas) will still be under 5 thousand by the end of this year or early next year
stop revealing the cars i want to buy 😭
TOO LATE MUAHAHAHAHAH GIVE ME ANOTHER TO HYPE UP THE PRICES.
Sorry, kinda.
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Buy a old corvette zoomer
Prices already thru the fucking roof on any of these dam cars lmao, I copped one for 2k and now they 10 bands and up
@@YungEagle3k 🤣 i guess you haven't seen those prices either
i love all the mr2s, they're like the miatas crackhead brother, but in a really good way.
Totally agree, and I would argue that some of them look even better.
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@@AlexMartini. hell yeah, ima check that out for sure
@@AlexMartini. yeah and imo they are more fun to drive
I'd say it's the other way around. 😂
I hate videos like these bc they never fail to make everyone selling one increase the price 😂
I’ve been looking for a reasonably priced one for a while, but it seems like people have caught on to them! Would love to own one and turn it into a budget Lotus with a 2ZZ
Definitely agree! Good luck with it if that's what you do man!
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What? You can have some for under 8k in the USA
Look into the 2arfe swap from Frankenstein Motorworks, it's amazing love mine.
I absolutely loved my mr2 Spyder. I miss it every day.
What do you have now?
This loop is super on point
I love doing them hahaha.
Great video . Straight to the point, and you mention key factors about each vehicle you review.
Trying my best to make good short content so I enjoy the comment!
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This reminds me of P.S Modify Chonburi's custom mr2s! They also mentioned the good chassis and driving feel that made the company's decision to use mr2s at the base!
Its not really an mr2 after the conversion but its so cool!
That's neat! I didn't know that tbh
Good thing you published this after I bought mine :)
This is my favourite mr2
Great transition alex.
As a massive Toyota fan the mr2 is my dream car. It’s a beautiful piece of Japanese wonder with incredible power and reliability for its class
I own a mk1a 85 mr2 literally first gen, best driving experience I've ever had
The MR2 spyder is very good, especially in monster hillclimb series. Besides if you compare the car to its time it looks good.
My favourite thing about it stylistically are the headlights. Yeah it sucks that pop-ups are gone, but damn I love huge headlights they look adorable while still fitting the body and character of the car so well
It’s just so perfect, had one with kony inserts and whiteline sway bars it drove like it was on rails.
Mrs is one of the best handling car. It responds so quick with little input, makes a great competition for miata, s2000 and boxter. Handling of the Mr-S is something very special, I’ve never driven something like this. Nearest one would be Lotus elise. The lightweight MR is rare jem now.
They dont actually look bad, theyre like a porsche carrera gt that you left in the dryer too long 😂
All MR2s are cool but I'm a Gen1 kinda guy. Sooooperchargerrrrr.
That's fair! I'm a big SW20 guy so that's just me :p
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A good friend of mine has a ZZW30 that he takes to Tail of the Dragon a lot, and because of that his attention to his build has been primarily to make it handle as well as possible. I’ve ridden in this car and it absolutely drives like it’s on rails, easily one of the best handle cars I’ve ever been in. If you frequent dragon and know a silver MR-S with a hardtop, a TRD wing and some 5Zigen wheels, you know who I’m talking about 😏
Glad I got one before you posted this
pls sell it to me thx
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I've been looking for an mr2. Hopefully, I can get one in the next couple of months
This looks sick!
Had one. Great fun. Excellent handling. Reliable as hell and lighter than the first Miata.
I actually like that mr2. 😅 I need one before the price goes up
I do love the design I hated it younger but grew up to appreciate where they tried, too bad this failing will never give us another mr.2
I honestly want one.
Sad that I nearly forgot about this gen, needs attention!
I'd love to own a 3rd gen MR2. One day I will. Hopefully soon
I was thinking about the MR2 and Toyota stout I would love if those made a comeback
I have an AW11 and have been looking at either a 2nd gen (3sgte) or 3rd gen (MRS) for a daily driver
Oooo how do you like it?!
@@AlexMartini. scary when on the limit, didn’t last long tho the motor blew a while back. Damn 4age 😂😔 going to 2zz swap it soon though.
I like everything about it, but the back end
I am not a huge fan of the headlights tbh..
Such a cute car Iove the design
My favorite gen in appearance
Unpopular opinion: this is the best looking one
It was for the longest time but people vibe with it now!
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Celica gt, 2zz mr2s and celica st205, dream garage
That car is one of the most beautyfull cars Ive evere seen.
Man, this is def a change from what you were saying in your last MR2 video :P
I think they are terrible to look at; but that doesn't mean they aren't a great car for driving! :p
@@AlexMartini. very true! I’d argue though that just like me, the car looks much better in person :P i definitely always look back at my little yellow whenever I park :)
I like these mr2s because they're the sister car to my Celica. I'm pretty sure that some of them came with the two ZZ engines from Yamaha, so some of them from the early 2000s had a 180 horsepower 1.8 l with a 6-speed manual same as the Celica GTS. Mutton from Martini works discord server actually has a MR2 that has a ones easy that he is currently turboing
I always loved the look
Even the 3rd gen?!
Even the 3rd gen and its becuz of gran turismo
MR2 SW20 1991:am i a decoration?
Fun fact: Toyota MR2 was originally called MRS in Japan, the name was changed for the USA market
I loved the mrs aka mr2
I have a first gen Audi TT and that shit is so fun to drive 😩
With or without the lip? One may cause you to fly off the road!
Very true
Awe ty sir
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Its like a lotus elise, light weight + a bit of power= fun car.
give love to delsols too 😭
Hey that actually looks sick
I'm so glad people are talking about this one now. I bought mine 2 years ago for $4k and now ones with the same mileage in the same condition are going for $7+
Sorry for your loss
@@ocd2222 Haha, idk if that's sarcasm. But I mean I bought mine right before the value sky rocketed. So I'm way in the positives.
What about the boostedboiz twin turbo 1300hp kseries MR2? That things a beast. Would be a fun commuter car that's for sure 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I always thought the 3rd gen MR2 was like that one thing you REALLY like..but for some reason still think its ugly, but not at the same time and cant quite figure out why. Ive always wanted to get my hands on a 1st gen..but I honestly like all three.
I was eyeballing these when they first came out, but couldn't buy one. They're great cars.
Did you ever buy one?
@@AlexMartini. no...I still consider it occasionally, but I don't have room for a project - even the one that I have 😂
these are almost 25 years old, meaning that hard top models will be available to import to the us! plus one of these eith a k swap probably goes crazyyy
i think it looks good, i grew up in one of these
Really?! Did you like it?!
@@AlexMartini. it was a fun machine, its a shame it got rear ended and written off at traffic lights 😢
I’ve wanted an MR2 Spyder so bad ever since owning a 7th gen celica.
I’ve dreamed about recreating the autobacs MR-S GT300 car with the 3S-GTE.
That orange mrs… i remember.
I'm just a fan of the previous generation because it's more sharp really. Not too big of a fan of how round the spyder is but I respect it from a far
It looks cool it's not really ugly
I’m buying one Wednesday 🤟🤟
You'll love it, still manages to puts a smile on my face even after all these years driving it.
Hope you love it!!
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crazy cuz the 3rd gen is my fav
Is it? Hell yeah man!
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Dang it, now you have me looking at them for sale
Good, go buy one hehe
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I had one I miss it
Mk1 Audi TT is a super fun car...it's like a go-kart for adults with the power to weight ratio(with the 225hp version of the car), all time all-wheel drive with the Quatro drivetrain, and snappy steering make for an inexpensive fun car.
Should do one for the Honda
Del Sol.
I think it looks cool
The formula for the MR2 is a dream come true- mid engine, sporty/slightly exotic, reliable, and affordable. I hope the 4th gen 2025 (if true) holds to this formula. Some rumors claim it will be like the NSX…not affordable. Another note from the past, the Fiero could have been something but was crap. The X1/9 was stylish (Bertone!, with non-US bumpers) but not reliable.
Always reminded me of a Porsche carerra gt
These go hard with a K20 swap and i/h/e
They’re already so expensive and rare to even see for sale - especially for a manual. Most of the decent ones are automatic anyways. I still want one super bad though
The mr2 is sick
agreed
Definitely underrated! So it's not the fastest but you can throw the car in the corners and survive to tell the tale
Exactly. It was a great driving car for sure.
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>you can throw the car in the corners and survive to tell the tale
laughs in lift-off oversteer
@@FreeSalesTips The mark 3 certainly isn't as bad as the Mark 2 for lift off oversteer!
I like every Gen of the MR-2, because they all feel like some totally different cars even though they were all évolutions of the predecessor with the same idea behind it… but the original one was the 80’s spaceship AW11, then there was the Ferrari-like 90’s smooth body lined SW20, and then the little capable sporty roadster that was the ZZ30… I think there’s an MR-2 for everyone depending on what type of driving and experience they want to have
My dad bough one and i said it looked ugly then i drove it and fell in Love with it and got my own MR2 its just fun to drive but now u can buy modified parts and make the lights look like a mean little badger.
I love it
i own one, i love it to bits.
it's more impractical than a Smart for 2.
the MPG ain't anything to write home about.
there's no boot/trunk space other then maybe 2 small to mid sized duffel bags awkwardly placed behind the seats.
you NEED to make sure the engine has been overhauled/updated or risk catastrophic engine failure at some point.
the radio is a brick that hides behind the gear stick.
a decent OEM hardtop is near impossible to find.
and my fat ass barely fits in the seat.
but as someone who is 6'1, or 186Cm for the normal people out there, who tried an NA, NB and even an NC. it's the best option for a fun affordable convertible that allows me to put my knees UNDER the steering wheel instead of wedged between the door and steering wheel.
it's lighter than a Miata, snappy, handles like it's on rails and doesn't rust as easily.
it's an underdog.
and although it might not be worth Ferrari money, they are definitely a fun and worthwhile investment that will only appreciate in value.
I got the zzw30 to k swap it and only with the condition of getting a LP Monocraft Gen1 kit would I drive it confidently. Stock for stock the zzw20 is looks/performs best but something about that monocraft kit makes the buggy eyes work for me. Prices are rising for these cars.
That's insane. I remember when the 3rd could be snagged for pennies because of those darn buggy headlights. Crazy to see them growing in price and popularity
Thanks . Now the price is going up 50% .
Who's fault is that?!
With a proper Yamaha engine and 6-speed from a Vibe or Matrix these are great!
This mr2 is the best lookin one imo
Mainly cause i used the shit out of it as a kid when playing Juiced on ps2 for class 8 and 7 races
Miata now has a competitor
For used market? absolutely.
I think it looks kinda nice
I’m glad I got a crippled one before covid
Third generation MR2
I could just say the MRS Spyder
I tried to keep it simple for people to understand
Bery light and nimble. Yeah, the headlights look a bit goofy, but as for the rest, it's a sporty-ish toyota of all things
I didn’t know this about this car learn something everyday
There's no ending in the learnings of automobiles
The MR2 is sooooooo underated fr
i want a yellow mr2
Hello
I still prefer the first generation mr2
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Don't forget about the pre-cat problem, where the VVTi sucks ceramic into the combustion chambers... 2zz-swap them ASAP.
That shi sexy asf idk y people pick a Miata over an mr2
Im glad i already got one, theyre getting expensive, i love my mr2
How much did you buy yours for
@@bncio i got a 2003 for about 12,500 all said and done, excellent condition. A bit high price for the market, it was all i could find that fit my criteria and i love it.
The aftermarket hardtops fix the esthetics for me. This one might not want to kill me like its younger brother but the SW20 is sexy. Lol
I honestly wish the MRS got the 2ZZ engine instead of the 1ZZ
That’d be a wild car 🚗
“practical”😂
I used to think this was a cheap Porsche whenever I saw it as a kid
It is! It's the "poor man's Boxster"
The AW11 will always be my favourite mr2 no contest.
The mk3 is alright but honestly MX5s perfect 50:50 weight distribution allows for much more balanced handling characteristics
Imagine saving up and getting close to buying a fun project car and then a video comes out and now the car few were even noticing, gets hiked out of range .. now imagine a few times of this dynamic. Gets a little frustrating.
yeah this may not be as pretty as the one that came before but this platform is just *chef's kiss.