A very neat and concise history of the MR2- well done! I've often looked at the history of the MR2 through the lens of the lightweight, RWD, and affordable sports car market, because it seems that the original MR2 came onto the market at around the same time that many of the British sports cars were leaving the market. But instead of trying to copy the formula of those British cars, Toyota looked towards the future, and they created something very modern for the time. But it was still light, RWD, and affordable. I've often wondered if there would have been an MX-5 without the original MR2.
@MiguelFlores-nx2op7 жыл бұрын
Proud owner of a MK1 MR2 currently undergoing a swap to get the 3s.
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Cool! Let me know how it turns out.
@MementoNKS17 жыл бұрын
ayy i own the sw20 turbo :D still have mad respect for the mk1 mr2 since it looks so badass tho
@negativeindustrial6 жыл бұрын
Well? How is it? I’ve swapped a bunch of 3S’s into Celicas and MR2s but never into a MKI. That thing is going to be awfully fun/unforgiving AF!
@nottooclosepleeze4 жыл бұрын
I owned a 1986 Red MR2 with sunroof. Bought it in 1985. Drove it till the timing chain snapped at 200,000 miles. I looooooooved that car. For many years after I used to have dreams about driving it, lol. I now drive a 2016 Mini Cooper, which I like, but the MR2 handled better and was more fun.
@garchompy_15617 жыл бұрын
3 preformance toyota cars- supra MR2 Celica GT4
@negativeindustrial6 жыл бұрын
Garchompy _ Where does that leave the AE86/GT86 in regards to the “3 brothers”?
@heilong793 жыл бұрын
There is also the JZX sport Sedans like the 1JZ Chaser and Mark II.
@vizualmrs7 жыл бұрын
Love driving my 2002 mk3 zzw30 around. You don't see many mr2s around anymore. We'll see what Toyota will bring, rumors of a successor.. I'll be the first to grab it. Haha Thanks for the video you gained my subscription. Keep up the great content and clean format. Very informational and easy to understand.
@MrLolx2u7 жыл бұрын
SW20 MR2s are just a total beast if you know what you're doing with driving and tuning. I have sat in one during my time in Japan owned by a garage owner in Osaka. He was on his way to the 2014 Tokyo Auto Show and we had a talk at a rest stop along the Chiba-Nagoya line and I sat in it while my Japanese friend tailed behind in his S30 260Z with a RB26 swap. The MR2 was about 480HP and it flies down the Hanaeda Tunnel like it was nothing happily doing 248km/h and even when turning, it feels extremely stable. I have always wanted to own one but I ended up owning a kouki NSX.
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a nice experience.
@MrLolx2u7 жыл бұрын
It actually is. If you're a car guy, there is 2 things that you need to experience in your entire life. Well.. Technically 3. 1) Go on a Grand Tour of Europe. 2) Experience the Nurburgring by driving it yourself or in a 'Ring taxi 3) Blast down the Wangan excess of 250km/h to about 300 and beyond then that's the ultimate car guy experience.
@markmorrissey65393 жыл бұрын
Outstanding info. Just bought an MR2 2003. Wildly fun ! Just got a new subscriber .
@MrTrill4097 жыл бұрын
This a great series! And it's all done very well too! Keep up the great work Gary!
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
MrTrill409 Thanks! Glad you enjoy it!
@DIYDanCars7 жыл бұрын
I love my AW11. It was love at first site when I helped my dad pick out my mom's new MR2 back in 1986. Great cars with a lot of character and fun factor.
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Yups
@scottpatton80376 жыл бұрын
Always fun to read about the Lotus M100 project about the time the MR2 was being developed
@cjayx7 жыл бұрын
I'm buying one of these again...I love them so much!
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
+cjayx Nice
@dedu74837 жыл бұрын
I rly like this history vids!
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I plan to get more History videos out. Let me know what you'd like to see.
@dedu74837 жыл бұрын
GT Content hmmmmm well i dont rly know but i like to see more of the JDM cars history!
@dddontae7 жыл бұрын
GT Content Do the Celica's history!
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Camarolover152 I'll add it to the backlog.
@negativeindustrial6 жыл бұрын
GT Content Sooo... About that Celica history video?
@gtrzdaddy6 жыл бұрын
I love how your videos don't contain any stupid memes that are so prevalent on every other youtube videos trying hard to be "hip and cool." Keep up the good work!!
@GTContent6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Will do!
@BSon-sj9uc7 жыл бұрын
first gen mr2 was designed with "otaku" in mind. because at the time mecha anime was big. that's why it has lines resembling a gundam :p
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
master mind Good to know.
@Bp_tim7 жыл бұрын
You just earned a new subscriber. Keep it up!
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Will do! Thanks!
@negativeindustrial6 жыл бұрын
Honestly, if there are to be only 3 “brothers” it makes much more sense for Toyota to revive the Celica as the 3rd brother. 2 seaters just don’t sell as well. That being said, my ST-205 is easily as fast as my SW20(t) and much more confident and lawsuit resistant. Bugs me greatly that they did not align the cars by generation in the thumbnail. Ridiculous, I know.
@blackthunder73423 жыл бұрын
I had an 87 sc in the late 90s in college, it was a Toyota t-ten mechanics associate degree. I put a previa supercharger, built a megasquirt for it back when I was came with a blank green bord and you had some soldering to do
@shadylonged5 жыл бұрын
Just bought the MK3 year 2000,full rebuild,a lovely little drive
@Matt.48777 жыл бұрын
hi Gary as a fellow GT-R owner (32/34 and 35) keep it up always interesting to see your videos, on other examples i have owned too. GT-R for the win i have to say!
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Will do! Thanks!
@paulmcadam68257 жыл бұрын
Getting my first sw20 mr2 soon..great video! Watching this in Guyana South American
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Paul Mc Adam Thanks! LMK how it goes with your purchase.
@kcsmith53747 жыл бұрын
Love your vids man. Keep it up!👍
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Alex Nuno Will do! Thanks!
@bibana065 жыл бұрын
I'm french and the explaination for the name of the car killed me^^ Yes, in french, MR2 sounds like "est merdeux", which literally means "is shitty". This is why they simply called it MR. Many manufacturers should do studies like that, because some car's names means gross things in some languages.
@GoblinAutoSport5 жыл бұрын
I owned a 1992 5speed manual non turbo factory special (rear MR2 badge lights up with main lights, wider, lower, 7 speaker sub system, wider wheels and would touch 240klm)
@BananaXiphos7 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point and easy to understand, +1 subscriber.
@truthseeker25876 жыл бұрын
Excellent review of the beloved mr2. You sir just got a new subscriber!
@edmondmazid75707 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this succinct overview. Keep it up. subbed
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JohnSmith-yr6je3 жыл бұрын
I hope they make a new mr2. I would get one over a new Miata if it checks out
@zackbfortiscuejr45756 жыл бұрын
I owned a 1985 MR2 & it had the original color red thanks for the info about these cars now I have hope to see one in the future" if so hope it looks as classic as the 1985 one a very sporty ride... Extremely good on mpg!
@Malficion7 жыл бұрын
I'll save up 20k by 2020, I hope decent ones will still exist then. I wanna play with a K swap too.
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
+Malicious Affection lmk how goes.
@ManicQuinn7 жыл бұрын
Malicious Affection I found a great one but sadly do not have my licence yet due to my doctor not allowing me to learn because of mental illnesses
@DildosForChristmas4 жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@jdmjimmy7 жыл бұрын
Very educational
@jd-py5nm7 жыл бұрын
such a cool little car we need more midengined cars
@jd-py5nm7 жыл бұрын
like a poor mans ferrari
@youngstunna3237 жыл бұрын
Used to own a SW20! Love the vids!
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
+Duke Glad you do.
@raftika16 жыл бұрын
Just found this page not long ago hope you keep uploading!!
@p9r4ex8dyk7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much you're the best, I love it!
@p9r4ex8dyk7 жыл бұрын
I want to say thanks for my request
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad you love it!
@vopall7 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Great car. Thanks!
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@pufferz67887 жыл бұрын
Love this.
@owen757 жыл бұрын
thanks, I recently purchased an SW20 and wanted to know more about it
@PeterXChhanX5 жыл бұрын
Hey! Crazy that I just subbed to this channel a few months back and now an MR2 video! And just to debunk the rumors of the Lotus working on MR2, lotus was actually working on the gen 2 supra or celica supra suspension (hence why they were double wishbone up front) and NOT the aw11 first gen MR2. The MR2 owners club reached out directly to the man who was the CEO of Lotus at the time (Mike Kimberly) and he stated specifically that their engineers did not have anything to do with the MR2, but instead were working on the celica supra suspension that was under development at the same time but they do in fact appreciate the engineering that went into the aw11 though. The major give away is that the mr2 is MacPherson struts at all 4 corners, something that lotus would never do. In reality the aw11 is just an AE82 FWD corolla that has had the engine bay and trunk switched around from front to back. They use a lot of common components between the Corolla and first MR2
@GTContent5 жыл бұрын
Good to know.
@PeterXChhanX5 жыл бұрын
@@GTContent just shedding some light on this rumor :) I think people associate the Toyota and lotus partnership because of the midengine layouts but they didnt really have anything to do anything with each other but the general population just makes it easier to associate the two because of that alone. Although I wonder what a toyotus MRElise2 would be like!
@mahmoudreda21892 жыл бұрын
You are a hero 💕
@alexmg95736 жыл бұрын
other fact from France, the only color available for the MR rev1/2 is Red. if you see a French sw20, she is red, with T-top, N/A engine and "MR" at the back :)
@GTContent6 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Thanks!
@alexmg95736 жыл бұрын
the reason why red was the only color is that Toyota France relied on the resemblance to the Ferrari 308 and 348 to sell it successfully, it seems that every Toyota salesman could only sell one. I am French, I have a black sw20 but it is of German origin;) your videos are very good quality, a pleasure to watch, continues like this :)
@GTContent6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight and feedback. I hope to get more quality content out :D
@alexmg95736 жыл бұрын
no problems, the automobile is a story of enthusiasts all around the world;) sharing knowledge is a pleasure;)
@emiliencasse445 жыл бұрын
They were 2 1985 Sherwood tonig Aw11 imported by Toyota Marignane in the south of France, one is mine, still full stock on da road ☺
@gehringer377 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Mikes Garage Thanks!
@mr2bmw7 жыл бұрын
HEY TOYOTA!!!!!!!! PLEASE BRING BACK THE MR2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@zappatx5 жыл бұрын
Great information! You should have more subs!!
@kylesoler41397 жыл бұрын
The mr2 sw20 did share an engine with the Camry
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Correct, the 5SFE.
@mk2mister27 жыл бұрын
Kyle Soler Actually, the SW20 did not have the 5SFE but the 3SGTE. The SW20 was never sold in the USA. Only the SW21 (5SFE) and SW22 (3SGTE) were sold in the States. 😉
@blackthunder73423 жыл бұрын
How have I not seen this channel and I sit to all car channels. Did you make you tube mad?
@GTContent3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have been suppressed. Lol
@longbowdt7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video. I owned an 85, then an 88-SC, then the 91-T. All great little cars, with the 91-T being the one that visits me in my dreams. :) Maybe one day I'll buy another. Maybe a new Senor Dos?
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
longbowdt Nice! Sounds like you have great experience with the MR2. Toyota is rumored to bring back the MR2. I'd wait it out then make a decision to buy new gen or old gen if your not in a rush.
@longbowdt7 жыл бұрын
I can wait. I've got nothing but time. :)
@davidzhao62706 жыл бұрын
I'd be happy to see another MR2, just not hybrid drive train plz
@GTContent6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, hybrid would be the death of it.
@johnconnor75017 жыл бұрын
Cool vid. I remember wanting an mr2 Spyder so I could swap in a 2zz from a celica gts. I always wanted to know more about the history of the Mitsubishi Eclipse....just saying.
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Well, I've got a few other ones in the backlog right now, but I'll take it into consideration.
@digipeeper7 жыл бұрын
Let's get 2 vids on Starion and AE86(Corolla GT-S).
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
We'll see what I can do. My backlog is fairly high at the moment.
@drewshaw2974 жыл бұрын
MR2 actually means midship runabout 2
@jorgezen3536 жыл бұрын
More information for the last generation
@yeongvinsheng76396 жыл бұрын
The Mrs(zzw30) has 6 speed manual(Europe) and its sequential is 6 speed, not 5
@negativeindustrial6 жыл бұрын
Yeong VinSheng Did you guys get the higher spec engine as well (2zz-ge found in Celica GTS and Lotus Elise/Exige)?
@majorpain72486 жыл бұрын
Guys I’m in a tuff desison right now to keep eather my mk1 mr2 with a couple of problems or my st162 hatch Toyota celica gt with a blown trans and ive worked more on the celica interior and paint and mr2 needs paint suspension interior and etc
@GTContent6 жыл бұрын
Here are some questions to ask yourself: -What is my budget? -What is my goal? -What is my timeframe? (If you have time, then just keep both --> if you can afford it) -Can another car I may afford do it better? Sometimes it's best to get rid of a/both projects and put the money into a better example of the same car(or other car) because fixing an old cheap car is not worth the money spent....it may not run correctly too after you've spent the money.
@simonriley9837 жыл бұрын
Please do Fairlady Z history!!!!!!!!
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
+Simon Riley Working in it 😁
@simonriley9837 жыл бұрын
awesome! been looking into getting the z32 and was curious of its history
@negativeindustrial6 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to include Yamaha/Toyota’s involvement, along with the 2000GT’s inclusion in the development of the Z Cars. Most Nissan fans don’t know that part of the history.
@martinvillamejor93263 жыл бұрын
Mr2 stands for Mid ship run about
@caseye11is6 жыл бұрын
Midship Runabout 2 seater
@xavierrivera91307 жыл бұрын
2:20 was expecting eurobeat
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
😂
@noel_tk7 жыл бұрын
Love the review! Any thoughts on its snap oversteer?
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
It seems as though it's mostly driver awareness. The same applied to earlier Porsches and NSX's. Once you're aware of the limit's, then you're less likely to find yourself in that snap oversteer situation.
@landrin30gamer287 жыл бұрын
IDH Strikes Again
@alejandr00314 жыл бұрын
Midship runabout 2 seater
@ispyabirdinthesky7 жыл бұрын
i believe these were called MR-S in Japan and the name was changed to MR2 for fear Americans wouldn't want a car named mrs.
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Yes. That's true.
@trolski16185 жыл бұрын
There were no 3sge for sw20?
@nonsensegarage68357 жыл бұрын
yes!
@petrolweeb7 жыл бұрын
Nice.I do likes MR2s
@andrew1henderson19836 жыл бұрын
I am afraid your information is incorrect MR stands for Midship Runabout in Japan it was MR-S for Sport.
@GTContent6 жыл бұрын
+andrew henderson Noted at 0:14 seconds of the video.
@kingkong54836 жыл бұрын
1984 Car of the year Japan!
@Wesley_C7 жыл бұрын
How about SW20 MR2 compares japanese Honda Beat?
@prepolo9767 жыл бұрын
the Ferraris history:once it was a mr2
@and22and227 жыл бұрын
Nissan silvia story please
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
It was the first history video I did! Here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ht2YnLthlaeqo2g.html
@jacquelineperry87406 жыл бұрын
I have a 2005 mr2 spyder but it has a rear seal oil leak but they want 3000 to fix it.seal 20 bucks.
@maruph35557 жыл бұрын
S N A P O V E R S T E E R
@hayabusa14416 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@gopherchucksgamingnstuff22637 жыл бұрын
i have an 01 in silver
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
+gopherchucks Nice! I might be doing a review on an 03 soon.
@gopherchucksgamingnstuff22637 жыл бұрын
i spun a baring so its on dolly's now
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
gopherchucks That sucks. Hope you get that fixed quick.
@nakazul17 жыл бұрын
Didn't know that the second gen was such a flop since it's it's the most loved MR2. I Daly a MR2 W30 Roadster (EU name and no turbos) and that car is worth nothing (got it cheep) and seems to be liked by only non car enthusiasts. The car is a crazy nice track car, not because it's low horsepowers, but the handling! It is amazing! I have a friend that drives race cars who took me for a spin and I'm not easily scared, but I had to ask him to stop, man this car can take corners like the devil was on your tail. Holy moly. I love my Silvia's (have 2) but this car is fun in so many ways .... except when you need to pack stuff in the winter ☹️ 😂
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
I love the 2nd gen MR2 also, but it's considered a flop for the US since it was only sold until 1995. The rest of the world didn't. Thanks for sharing your experience. That was nice to know.
@mrjonno6 жыл бұрын
I have an MR2 spyder (roadster in the UK) for fun but an electric vehicle for everyday commute and an awareness that we all need to reduce our carbon emissions for the sake of our survival. Maybe the next MR vehicle should be electric? Performance for electric vehicles is both sustainable and super quick.
@andycox88407 жыл бұрын
The bra is a Subaru the gt86 is the Toyota!
@arthuritchybollix50643 жыл бұрын
They were nice but sadly rusted away
@stephenandrewlalu54075 жыл бұрын
I dont like the spyder i like the pop up lights JDM CAR GUY
@nessuno54036 жыл бұрын
Durable? You make the rest sound fragile. Say robust :)
@chrisanderson22046 жыл бұрын
Poor man's Ferrari
@vincentbaelde-millar6707 жыл бұрын
SW20. More stylish. You can retire now.
@henryalbagli52217 жыл бұрын
My 94 turbo was a 6 speed
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
henry albagli Cool. 6-speed Conversion?
@henryalbagli52217 жыл бұрын
GT Content no it was factory! turbo, t-top, all options "action pkg"
@henryalbagli52217 жыл бұрын
best car I ever owned, I went head on with cement center divider at 85 mph and even though I totalled it I walked away! next toy was 2005 GTS with 6 speed padel shifter, head Turner in solar yellow but still not as fun as my MR2
@GTContent7 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Nice car!
@negativeindustrial6 жыл бұрын
henry albagli You’d be the only person ever to report a 6speed transmission ever on a an 2nd gen MR2T or a Celica GT4/Alltrac Turbo. I’m trying hard not to call BS.
@lmenzol7 жыл бұрын
You love K20 Mr2s? Unsubcribed...
@negativeindustrial6 жыл бұрын
Lmenzol For real. A guy wanted to buy my spare SW20 rolling chassis parts car the other day. I was onboard until he told me he intended to K swap it. I told him: “No sale.”
@redmr2na6 жыл бұрын
Atta boy or girl, the MR2 SWs are ment to be Toyota engined only cars, and only 4 cylinders. This v6 and k20 stuff is bullshit. If ya don't like a MR2 AW or SW for what it is you clearly don't need to own the car. My 91 will remain stock except for suspension which was installed by a previous owner as lomg as I own it.