Good or Bad? The CHEAPEST Turbo MR2 From BAT
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Early 90's Japanese sports cars couldn't be hotter than they are right now. The big names like the Mazda Rx7, Toyota Supra and Acura NSX are commanding through the roof pricing at auction or private sale. The Toyota Mr2 is among those rare Japanese sports cars that are so desirable right now.
The Mr2 comes in different configurations. The most prominent difference being the turbo and non turbo. The former being the most desirable of this model. When, they hit the auction block, the bids start flying! Not this car for some reason though?
My high school buddy Tyler had been looking for one of these for several months now. This low bidding, high mileage example turned out to be too much of a temptation to resist when it hit Bring A Trailer. Now, he owns it. Time to see just how good, or bad it really is! - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Kinda makes me want an MR2 project....😁
Dude you need one
My problem with mr2 anything is if I want big power I'll need a e153 transmission. Which are rare. And have no more rebuild kits. So it's either that. Or going with Honda k's to make a cheap nsx. Since they got bullet proof transmissions.
I had 92 MR2 non turbo but I put one in it and some other small modification and honestly that was my daily driver and that's one car I wish I never lost! This was my second car I ever owned got it in 2005 with 168,000 and when o wrecked it in 2012 had 216,000 and the rear and front was smashed but it sure did start right up.... Bought mine for 3500 bucks back then and it's just crazy how much some are going for now! I always thought this was the best looking Toyota built and I still get excited when I see one on the road always was a rare site to see atleast in ohio
@@Electronica27 all turbo models run a e153 transmission I'm over 1000nm on mine and it's fine. Another option if you 2GR swapping it then there is the DQ250 option now. I'm thinking of switching to that next year for my 2GR turbo MR2.
@@dylan4972 dq250 from volkswagen with a toyota 2gr??? or is that referring to something else? Never heard of doing that trans swap before. I've heard of using other E transmission such as the e351 out of a Scion but that's about it.
Did I miss what happened with the 997TT?
She is about to make a serious comeback after several delays. Don’t you worry!
Great video! Loved all the cuts during like the washing and garage door opening, nice editing! Also "more room then in my moms NSX", nice shuttle flex!
Gotta drop in some hints to other videos here and there 😁
Great little cars. The mk1 is an absolute go kart, but the mk2 is so much more refined.
Stop hitting wrenches!!!!
Awesome Video!! Well done. From buying> Finding issues, Repairing issues, a wash, and the final reveal> AWESOME AWESOME!
Thanks for watching!
What's your favorite mechanic's tool? A claw hammer! 😉
I figured someone would call me out on that at some point 😁
Great price on the car. Makes me feel great on what I could possibly get for mine. I don't know if you noticed or not the hood popped open when he drove off at the end. These cars have issues with the latches letting go.
That's awesome. Reminds me of a neighbor I used to have probably back in the early 90s. He used to fly down the street in his while giving me thumbs up. Sounded awesome. Hope to see this one back on the channel for some mods.
from 17 to 22 i had an MR2, absolutely LOVED that car. Now at 38, 3 kids and happily married, low key looking for one of these for the oldest's first car (just so i can drive it lol) super fun car, and it's a Toyota, so it last forever!!! Should I, or should I not??
I'm 40 and have one amazing cars for a bit of fun. Mine is pretty high HP though.
If you can afford it as a 2nd car then why not.
Don't give it to a new driver. That is a bad idea.
@@jonnytoast yes, and no- it was my first car, learned about snap oversteer really quickly, the car is so well balanced, once you learn to let it centre itself, you can pretty much accelerate and let go of the wheel and it'll straighten out on its own!!! Such a great vehicle!
Did you figure out why the oil light was coming on? I saw even after the alignment that it came on for a few seconds.
I assume it is just a faulty sensor. It is the oil level light. The sensor is in the pan and known to fail. The oil level was fine tho.
Great video with crew involved. Have a 91T original owner. Still have a thrill when driving and afterwards.
Have been told these (early Toyotas) are set to take off by an insurance man SF. These are unique autos.
Double that price... then put a 0 extra at the end. Thats how much you would get for it over here as it sits like that haha xD
$142k?😂
I'm sure the clutch will be next thing to replace but overall I'm sure that it will run for many miles.
Texas boys gonna be mad that the best bbq you’ve had is in Pennsylvania…
had a supercharged one and a few NSX's way more room in the older NSX then this had both were roomy
Lowering seat brackets would go a long for me fitting better in the Nsx.
Price wise he STOLE IT
if I see a oil light i eeeeemediately check it and the oil pressure sender. Any "new to you" unknown car should be religiously checked. fluids. belts and belt engine accessories. tire date and wear. transaxle, tranny fluid. brakes. coolant, hoses, clamps. ive seen far too many noobs think they are ok untilllll. "i was cruising and enjoying life, basking in tunes and ac then knock,knock,knock. dont get comfortable with a old Sweet ride listening to tunes until you have gone thru her. Top that blinker fluid, grease the muffler bearings and make dang sure the flux capacitor tests @ or around 1.21 jiggawatts. Take note noobs. Good work Scrap Life Garage!!!
Haha that’s my brother in laws Tyler is lucky
He’s an ok dude 😁
@@scraplifedalt can’t wait to shred the mr2 with him
Thanks for the great content
Thanks for watching
Nice mr2! Isn't this the version called the "widow maker"? I remember that this first version had snap oversteer if you pushed it to hard. The facelift version had better suspension en somewhat wider tires.
This is another vehicle from my high school/college days that I'd love to have and play with now. So many toys but not enough cash
Just hang in to it a little longer. Money in the bank! Just look at what supras are selling for now, early sw20 turbo MR2s are the next gold rush. Guaranteed
Had an MR2 just like this one. Loved it!
Outstanding presentation! ‘92 MKII Turbo here.
Not a single Meatloaf song reference… (sigh)
I got in trouble last time 😁
@@scraplifedalt by who???
@@mustangjunk6013 another viewer
@@scraplifedalt effthem. Since the viper jokes got old, now I’ll just quote meatloaf songs in my comments for a while.
The stance is on point with the coilovers.
One of the few cars I really like just lowered on stock wheels.
Some nice Tein coil overs, also it’s pronounced Tine for future reference 👍
Great video! I have a 93 stock turbo in black! I've had it 5 yes now and looking forward to making it my daily driver!
I'm so glade to have found one of these rare gems.
You are so lucky to get one now, another couple years and they will be selling for 50k+. Hang on to that gem.
This car is for keeps, the value soon go up like the 98 supra good luck on your project
New subscriber... Been binge watching a bunch of your videos. Really enjoying your content. Keep it up
Thanks for watching!
@@scraplifedalt looking forward to the baby gtr update!
@@Mike_Atwell it’s kicking my butt lately. It’s back. Made good power. Having trouble getting it to go straight. Will be an update video soon tho!
@@scraplifedalt is it torque steer, or something else? I have a couple of unorthodox turbocharged fwd vehicles that I have battled with
@@Mike_Atwell still trying to figure it out. Need to get it back on the lift to check to make sure everything is tight. Almost feels like something came out of alignment. It’s only an issue on the 30psi setting. Goes straight when it’s turned down.
Fantastic Video keep them rolling in
Gonna try our best! Thanks for tuning in.
Nice... good bargin car.. happy for him(owner)
"is that water bottle oem?" it probably is 😂
One of those high option parts 😁
toyota needs to make a new MR2. The mk1 and mk2 are just so awesome looking
K-swap time!!!!
I do have a kseries laying around from another abandoned project….
Really? A claw hammer is for carpenters not mechanics
You're mom drives an nsx? Lol thats awesome
NSX Dream Car Surprise! Mom's Birthday
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One of the very few Asian cars I’d like to have, and a Toyota at that.
Dalt…awesome talent, experience + heart !
Thanks for watching!
It's a Washington car too :( Where were these when I lived there?
Nice car great price
Certainly can’t argue with it!
Think if the same time and attention was done to the RX7 as his friends cars.....
Long term project vs short term project. Bolting on some suspension is a lot less time consuming than completely over hauling a car lol. She is getting there tho!
@@scraplifedalt understand, but just do it. Been on both sides
Whats the website uou were on ? To view the MR2's
Had a 88 AC and 93na. Miss them both.
well done guys..great car..
Turned out good. Thanks for watching!
did you ck the sway bar link
Miss my MK1 and the MK2!
Me next , me next! Lol
I always liked the MR2 Out of all the lil cars from the 90s
that's a great deal
Right?! The one car that flew under the radar and ended up not being too bad at all.
Always thought 5sfe engine was underrated, no u can't get HP out of it like the 2zz but I honestly think it's more reliable... Hell I had 300 HP going into it and ik that's not a lot by today's standards but in 2006 a year after I got mine I swear that car was scary fast...
Agreed. I tried to kill the 5sfe in my GTS Celica but was never successful.
they do that a lot with the brake lines
I’ve heard a GXP 5.3 fits in these 👀
I am excited and disappointed to hear this. As I have wanted to do this for a while and didn’t realize anyone had done it yet. We may have been looking at a fwd impala in a recent auction lot walk thru for this specific reason. 😁
@@scraplifedalt YESSS but it better not beat that FD to being finished
@@c5doob I just may have been bolting the new carbon doors up to the FD just the other day…😁
@@scraplifedalt I wouldn’t do that to a turbo car though - the NA versions are much cheaper anyways.