It's absolutely true - I bought one back in 2006 as I wanted a "fun" car for a couple of years, and 13 years later I still have that same car, looking stock, with absolutely no plans to part with it. I see so few on the roads here that it's an absolute joy when you see another one. You don't just buy these cars, you fall in love with them.
I'm actually glad that I can say I own a mr2 1991. No regrets with the car and it runs like its brand new. The grins I get when driving this car are just unbelievable and amazing. A car worth keeping for years and years to come.
BEST way to put it. This kid had me in tears...dreaming about my '87. The way he describes ownership of one of these cars is spot on. You could own any car in the world, but a budget car that is so damn versatile and fun is so damn rare. God bless the designers and builders of this one-of-a-kind legend that will never die.
These cars have staying power. For people to be saying the mr2 is their dream car well more than 20 years after they were put into production says a lot! Great video!!
yes, totally agree ... if you look now at the toyota website ... there are only edgy boring cars =((( like apple some years ago ... and now apple produce smartphones where the camera looks out ot the body !? wtf!!
Godmason can you give me any tipps or recommondations on buying one? Is it good for tuning? I thought about getting one as my next car, but it should be able to do 200+ HP without spending to much money on it.
Thebergla The 3S-GTE's stock power output is like 220hp, and the transaxle means the factory RWHP is about 180. Though people have done it, I wouldn't recommend a high-power build for the 3S-GTE because it simply doesn't have the aftermarket support of engines like the K/B-series, the SR20DET, or the 4G63T. The SW20 is more about cornering than straight line speed.
I saved a mk1 mr2 a week from being scrapped at a pick a part.. Bought the car for for only a grand and it ran perfect with little to no rust. I must admit, I'm in love. Nothing I've ever driven has made me feel so connected to the road. It seems like all you have to do is think about where you want the car to be and it's there. Plus having a cosworth designed 4age surging behind you makes it that much better. I will never sell this car.. Ever.
I fell in love with the 1993 MR2 after seeing it on TH-cam and now I own it! It's my dream car and it looks stunning. I'm really enjoying it and get lots of compliments. Thanks for the video that introduced me to this beauty!
Being a Kid of the 80s, watching Sonny Crockett driving that Open Top Ferrari in the middle of a hot summer night on TV stuck to me. All tough I knew that I would never ever own a Ferrari - I will never forget that special moment in my life with the MR2. In 2003, I purchased a black MR2 with T-Tops. That summer we had a heat wave in Europe. I took my MR2 for a spin-putting on the Jan Hammer Miami Vice Soundtrack CD, and drove with open tops the whole night. It was just a Toyota…but for me, it was like a dream came true. That's why the MR2 always has a special place in my heart. It definitely IS …a poor man's Ferrari. ;)
I may not be part of the 3S-GTE crowd but even with the 170hp version of my 3S-GE, its still an incredibly fun car to drive. It's my first RWD, mid-engined, petrol sports car but I hope it's my last. The connection I have with my MR2 is something I'll never be able to put into words but ever since I was a kid, I've been unable to take my eyes off of the one I have today. 13 Years dry stored, abandoned and with a bleak looking future, I pulled her out of that unit and now she sits in my driveway every night. It's a feeling that will never go away. From the age of 7 I always knew that the MR2 was THE car for me. I've had the privilege that not many 19 year olds have gotten and I've driven all sorts of JDM Icons from the R33 GTST to the SC300 Soarer, Silvia S15 and so on, yet each and every time, the MR2 has come out on top for me. Every time I get in that car and go for a drive, the world around me seems to melt and I just feel like its me and the car on the road. Nothing else in that present moment matters and its just the sound of the engine to keep me planted in reality. Yea she has her blemishes but at 32 years old, I don't expect perfection and in fact, it's something I adore about my MR2. There's beauty in imperfection. Like the way the bumper makes her face look a touch wonky or the slightly mismatched colours on the front wings. It's all part of why I love this car and always will. For as long as I drive, I intend to always have this specific MR2 and if by some chance I don't, I'll always go back to the SW20. It was a dream car and now its a DREAM car. There's something special that connects you to these cars and the feeling will always remain unmatched
It's always been one of my favorite Japanese cars. The MR2 feels a bit more special and is better looking than alot of the other jdm cars of the time. I think the MR2 is very overlooked. The skyline and supra are very overhyped. Yes they are great cars but being in one doesn't feel special it feels like being in any other toyota or nissan so i could never justify their super car price tag these days.
I bought my 3sgte and experienced the dreaded hose from hell leak the day I got it home. 1 week later I have repaired it and now love every second I get in that car. I can't wait to see where this car takes me. Great video!
I saw this video when I was 15 years old and never saw an MR2 before. I immediately knew it was what I wanted for my first car. I worked and saved for the next 4 years, spent 3 years just trying to find one somewhat locally until I finally did - a 91 Turbo model (in my thumbnail picture). That was when I was 18 or 19. I'm 26 now, and the car is still in my garage. It's not going anywhere! To this day I get people taking pictures and running up to me in parking lots because either they don't know what it is and want to know, or they do know what it is and want to ask me about it. It's a good feeling! It's nice to pull in to a meet of 500+ cars and no one else is in the car you're in, at least in western Michigan. These cars a special for sure!
I think this is my favorite episode of Petrolicious. First, the music combined with the voice of the guy interviewed is just wonderful to listen to. Second, it's awesome that Petrolicious is finally doing a car that's not a Ferrari or Porsche, but rather a car that anyone could own. Please do more videos like this one! I love Petrolicious!!!! Definitely my favorite channel on TH-cam.
+DSDaTacoSauce you mean the ft1? Ehhh, it hasn't grown on me yet, but I'm sure it will when people come up with more cosmetic upgrades. Who knows, it might be able to dust GTRs or other super cars.
a lot of people have butchered these cars, but these 4 mr2's are the best looking i have ever seen. each is done in a slightly different way, soo clean
Its rare in any film to capture the essence of why people are so passionate about what they do and why they do it .... MR2 owners love their cars so much.... well done....
+SW20 I want to do the exact thing! I want the turbo model, but that would have to be my daily driver because I couldnt afford 2 cars if one is turbo. Im thinking of keeping my '97 corolla and running it into the ground, then have a nice NA MR2 as a second car!
I got an NA 91 MR2 with 70,000 kms as my first car last week. Love the car and I hope to one day swap in a turbo manual transmission and a gen3, 4 or 5 GTE engine. Even as an automatic NA car its great, especially for the price, and its actually very easy and predictable to control.
Great Video! I live in a small town in Pennsylvania. Every one that lives in my small town are in to Honda's,Mustangs,Camaros,and Vets. I'm the only one who has a MR2 Turbo or just a mr2 in general. The MR2 has been my favorite car since I was a little kid. I've had 2 mustang gt's 89,92. I've had a Honda CRX in high school and I loved it but I would have to say my MR2 is the best one of them all. I got a red 91 that I just started restoring this summer. The 2 red MR2's in this video are close to what I want mine to look like when I'm finished.
The 3 Toyota sports cars of this era were incredible. MR2, Celica (ST202/205) both using the 3sge and 3sgte engines, what a power plant and of course the Supra. So glad to see toyota return to making exciting accessible sports cars with the gt86. Loved my celicas. Wish I'd owned a rev5 mr2 as well.
petrolicious...love that name....have never forgotten sitting in one when it first came out. I was about 22 and it was so beautiful and fit like a glove
i have an 87 mr2 and man i dont think iv ever driven a car so nice sexy and the feeling of the mid engine rwd its like a go kart! its amazing i love my mr2 with a passion i think every mr2 owner feels the same way
I love this vid, I've probably watched it 30 times. The dude is awesome and he discribes the mr2 perfectly. He is so right, whenever I see myself in the reflection of another car while I'm in my mr2 I can say "I'm happy where I am". The most interesting thing to me, is I don't think the car looks dated at all. It still looks to me like a modern car. How do you guys feel?
Actually, I see the Miata as the MR2 of Mazda. The first MR2, the AW11, was introduced around 1985 and the first MX5, the NA, was introduced around 1989 or 1990.
No----the miata is not in the same himespere as the mr2, I've owned 2 miatas and 2 mr2"s and they really are not that similar, the mr2 of Miata was the rx7
I 100% agree with what he said about old MR2 owners , I wish I still had mine. Replaced it with a 1995 Skyline GTST which was quick and all but it just never had the same presence. The MR2 scared the crap out of me on rainy days and thats why some day soon ill be getting another.
Woww, this channel has made interviews with basicly évery exotic car that i would ever want to owe some day 😮 ; Lotus Esprit, Acura NSX, Toyota MR2 etc. +Petrolicious keep doing what you do, we LOVE your video's!
Out of all the cars I've own, raced, driven and looked at over the years. The MR2 is by far the most infectious that I've had the pleasure of owning and working on. Love to see such fanatics that share such a passion for the AW11, SW20 or the W30!
Hey all you mr2 owners out there, I have a 91 t-bar mr2 and did the 3.0 v-6 Camry motor swap. Love this car, I'm 45 years old and owned Many turbo and v8 cars in my life. Have to say this car is a blast to drive and best of all it's rare to see one on the streets of Florida were I live. Love your videos and will work on one to share !
Thanks for the video... I'm driving an MR2 since 2 years now. This is not the most faster car that I had but it's my favorite. The feeling that you have when you drive it is just amazing. And as the guy said in the video "it's car that you keep". I'm looking for a new car now but I will not sell my MR2. I love it.
I was going through my old box of hot wheels/ toy cars from when I was growing up. Realized the one I always played with was an 2nd gen mr2. The beauty of that car was imprinted on my mind at an early age and that it all made sense as to why I fell in love with my first car..... a 93 mr2. Only lasted 2 years until my inexperienced driving skills at the time cost me the car. Ive tried to fill the void with a mkIII supra but it doesn’t do it. I want another sw20
nice seeing an 80-90s car. love classics and vintage cars as well but its cool to see petrolicious cover more. every car has a story and it begins with its owner.
First off, i'm subscribing :) Second off this video gave me goosebumps. Third off ive never been more excited in my life to get this car from my older brother in 2 months. Great video and keep it up! *****
i recently bought a 1994 mr2 and i couldnt be happier!! It might not be the most practical or comfortable car in the world but it does what not many other cars will, every time i get in, drive or see it out the window it puts a huge smile on my face!! I absolutely agree with everything said on this video!
These are extremely rare here in Italy, it's definitely easier to spot Ferrari, Lambos etc. I'm glad Petrolicious covered the MR2 so I can appreciate it too, and I admit I'd love to drive one.
I named my 1991 "Anomaly" because it's so different and beautiful and I can't help but look at it as I walk away and admire that "one of a kind" feeling it gives and makes me want to turn around and get back in. I love this car, it really is something special to own
100% true. My first car was an 87 aw11. Got it in 2006 and decommissioned in 2010 after my engine seized up on me. It's been sitting in my garage waiting to be restored and I will NEVER get rid of it. In fact, I'm in the market for another aw11.
GripHobby I don't know much about MR2s (I do love the SW20 though) but I saw a supercharged AW11 in Hobart, Tasmania and even I knew it was rare. Didn't even know they existed until I saw that one. And of course, it was two tone white and grey, with SUPERCHARGED in big fuck-off 80s lettering. Yes, I did smile widely as I walked by :)
This video bought back so many great memories when I had my 93 MR2 Turbo! Bought it new, tuned it and drove it for over 5 years. I never forgot how the 3SGTE sounded and felt! That was the golden age when Toyota still made great sports cars like the Supra Turbo and Celica GT-Four. The MR2 is a very special car I miss so much. Oh how I wish I had kept it and never sold it!
Good stuff dude.. I had one. Loved it! However I've moved up to their big brother.. currently own the infamous 98 supra TT T-top. With the VVTI 2J. Keep up the trend
I never get tired of watching this vid. I own an MR2, and it's a real head turner. I get asked stuff about my car all of the time, compliments galore. I have the 5s but I'm swapping it pretty soon (fingers crossed) not for more speed, but because the 5s is old, and will need parts soon. I want a newer, upgraded engine for the mileage advantages, I want to drive this car forever.
Did that guy say "when someone old pulls into a gas station... And says I used to have one, wish I still did"? Well I got my 91 Turbo in 91! And a bunch of know nothing kids tell me how THEY wish they had one!!! I been driving that thing since before that guy was born. Callin me old. Acting like he discovered gold. No, us old guys did when we dropped some serious coin on these little two seaters while our girlfriends and wives protested. We drove the crap out of them blowing away everything on the road. If something was faster, we just waited till there was a curve in the road. Turbo whining, that amazing sound near redline, laughing at the V8 guys as they disappeared in our rear view mirrors because they just couldn't do more than 115. And we took care of them because they weren't cheap and they were the most beautiful things on the road. Not many around either. While I'm messin with you kids, I'll give you some perhaps unwanted advice: stop spending your money on upgrades, the Toyota guys built an amazing car that is way more capable than your driving abilities can handle. Use the money to buy gas and hotel rooms and take your little Deuce on lots of road trips that your significant other will also enjoy! Wow, I guess I am old. No offense guys, just having some fun with ya. If I make it to Bear Mt. this year I'll be the guy with the white turbo and the greying hair driving like a grandpa with the slow group in the back. Nothin to prove anymore since I lived through my testosterone powered insane phase where speed and adrenaline ruled the day. Thank God my car survived too!
***** Oversteer... only snapped when I made the mistake of letting off the throttle. Did that once, learned from my mistake and never did it again. I could tell you stories about the rear coming loose around a corner, first to the left, then right, then left again before getting her back. Good times. Now for the DANGER... understeer. I have a 91 which is more prone to this because the car is almost a "neutral steer" car which means sometimes you don't know which end is gonna let loose. When it's the front (understeer) it is VERY scary. In that case, you have to let off the throttle, straighten the wheel a bit and hope the front tires grab some pavement in time to avoid going off the road. Didn't get into that situation too often though and now that I'm kind of past the hooligan stage I probably won't ever again. That said, these early cars have the 14" rims and there aren't any tires that perform as well as the original Bridgestone RE 71's (IIRC). Dam were those tires wonderful. Never any squeal, only the sound of rubber compound becoming part of the pavement. I wore my first set out in about 9K miles. These tires I have now squeal when pushed even moderately. They are some off brand but the only V rated sporty tire I could find. I think someone on MR2.com mentioned the brand so I got them. I think if I had better tires I'd be more of a hooligan again.
Let me clarify my response. "Snap Oversteer" is a term I'd never heard, so I looked it up. No, I never experienced that. What I was talking about is when in an oversteer condition, letting off the throttle does crazy things. In one case, I made the mistake of upsetting things by letting of the throttle and in threw the rear of the car from far left to far right. Don't do that:-) Keep your foot on the pedal and use the steering wheel to get out of the situation. As far as the snap thing, again, never experienced that. Things always happened in a predictable progression, UNLESS understeer came into the equation. That always surprised me as most cars built for the masses has that nasty little habit engineered out. I believe that later MR2's were not as susceptible as the 91 to this condition.
Petrolicious did it again. I legit NEVER imagined how good looking this car can be. Unfortunately, I've always looked at this car the same was as I look at an old Tercel or an old Del Sol. Beautiful touching video, bravo petrolicious!
Didn't this car become an instant classic recently? Either way it is the best looking car out of the MR family. Would be nice to test one out. And compare it to my "OMFG it's an S2000"
This was a very elegant, well thought out, video guys. Great narration, and awesome editing. This makes me wish I was 80lbs lighter so I could fit into an MR2.
Love this gen mr2, but for the love of god can't people just appreciate a stock mr2 instead of modifying the crap out of them? Same goes for supras and s2000s...my head turns when they are stock and we'll maintained. Not hating, just wish I saw more pure stock on the road.
Agreed. Nothing like a mint condition, stock-looking car. Sure, change suspension, put better brakes on, do something with the engine... But please don't turn it into just another rice rocket!
Man fuck off, I hate people like you. Stop trying to dictate what others do with their cars. Stock = boring. If you want yours to be boring then leave it stock, but stop bitching about other people trying to make their car their own.
shawoo yeah sure that makes everything better thats the same as me going: shawoo your a fucking piece of shit not hating, just wish you weren't such a piece of shit
First car I ever bought. It's been six years; I remember bringing it home and my sister's reaction was "it doesn't look good", and of course, my immediate response was "I didn't buy it for it's looks" ... A relatively modern, mid-engined, back-wheel drive manual at such a bargain is a no brainer for a petrol-head 1st year college student I went on to explain. That same night I took it to my friends. The car immediately commanded respect from the 'petrolhead' crowd -- which by default, extended on to me. :D It was an absolute joy to drive. And the winding Scottish roads somehow seemed to subconsciously make me get in the car on most weekends and make the long trip back home from college knowing that home was a boring way to spend my weekend. But I digress. The response was good, but the feedback from the road was bar none for me at the time. I loved taking on those bendy Scottish roads and knowing EXACTLY how far I could push it. It was a visceral experience. This car is an unadulterated pure machine, and I like pure machines; which is why the 997 GT3 RS is my dream car. Thanks for the homage.
My ten years of driving I owned four mr2, my current one Which I owed for last three years, They are joy to drive. Smile on my face each time I drive. I also have r34 GTR and 05 plate 911, mr2 many not be powerful but a joy rounding the corners. Get a lot of good review in the UK. Good video petrolicious.
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It's absolutely true - I bought one back in 2006 as I wanted a "fun" car for a couple of years, and 13 years later I still have that same car, looking stock, with absolutely no plans to part with it. I see so few on the roads here that it's an absolute joy when you see another one. You don't just buy these cars, you fall in love with them.
As an MR2 owner I have watched this video dozens of times. It sums up my feelings so well. Better than I ever could
Thank you for helping me understand my sons love for his MR 2.
James King I love my Eastern Box Turtle
James King now go buy him one.
wow calm down
KraveNPLUR oh you will be surprised
My dad finally gets it, drove my mr2 turbo for a few weeks :)
I'm actually glad that I can say I own a mr2 1991. No regrets with the car and it runs like its brand new. The grins I get when driving this car are just unbelievable and amazing. A car worth keeping for years and years to come.
I miss mine! I will have another one day!!!!
bliglum me too bro. don't give up. save up ;)
BEST way to put it. This kid had me in tears...dreaming about my '87. The way he describes ownership of one of these cars is spot on. You could own any car in the world, but a budget car that is so damn versatile and fun is so damn rare. God bless the designers and builders of this one-of-a-kind legend that will never die.
These cars have staying power. For people to be saying the mr2 is their dream car well more than 20 years after they were put into production says a lot! Great video!!
JDM legend. This was toyota in its prime. All the gt4 Celicas, supras, and mr2s were amazing cars. Come on Toyota !!
BimmerMann the 90's were Toyota's era
yes, totally agree ... if you look now at the toyota website ... there are only edgy boring cars =((( like apple some years ago ... and now apple produce smartphones where the camera looks out ot the body !? wtf!!
BimmerMann @ Corolla 3TC and don’t forget the Starlet
One of the best looking cars ever
Stat Veg yep
Its ugly, curves aint for me.
I just got my 1991 MR2 Turbo yesterday! I LOVE this car.
Congrats!!
Godmason Congratulation, how is it to drive such a beauty?
Thebergla Like a chained orgasm.
Godmason can you give me any tipps or recommondations on buying one? Is it good for tuning? I thought about getting one as my next car, but it should be able to do 200+ HP without spending to much money on it.
Thebergla The 3S-GTE's stock power output is like 220hp, and the transaxle means the factory RWHP is about 180. Though people have done it, I wouldn't recommend a high-power build for the 3S-GTE because it simply doesn't have the aftermarket support of engines like the K/B-series, the SR20DET, or the 4G63T.
The SW20 is more about cornering than straight line speed.
I named my MR2 Christine - its red and always trying to kill me
Lol, nice.
Similar story. My name is Sam, and my mom kept saying how my MR2 spyder was going to kill me, So I named it Delilah
I hit the lamp post and she was gone
machetou The grief I feel from those words is enough to write a poem on; I'm so sorry, man.
I’m looking at buying one now. Is he fact that it kicks out something to worry about. It’s a 91 so pre re designed suspension
I saved a mk1 mr2 a week from being scrapped at a pick a part.. Bought the car for for only a grand and it ran perfect with little to no rust.
I must admit, I'm in love. Nothing I've ever driven has made me feel so connected to the road. It seems like all you have to do is think about where you want the car to be and it's there. Plus having a cosworth designed 4age surging behind you makes it that much better. I will never sell this car.. Ever.
Did you sell it dude or still got her? Never selling my SW, first car and have a Gen 2 3SGTE getting prepared to drop in :)
8 years later damn.. still have it :) enjoy the car they are lifetime vehicles.@@CamMojave
I fell in love with the 1993 MR2 after seeing it on TH-cam and now I own it! It's my dream car and it looks stunning. I'm really enjoying it and get lots of compliments. Thanks for the video that introduced me to this beauty!
Being a Kid of the 80s, watching Sonny Crockett driving that Open Top Ferrari in the middle of a hot summer night on TV stuck to me. All tough I knew that I would never ever own a Ferrari - I will never forget that special moment in my life with the MR2. In 2003, I purchased a black MR2 with T-Tops. That summer we had a heat wave in Europe. I took my MR2 for a spin-putting on the Jan Hammer Miami Vice Soundtrack CD, and drove with open tops the whole night. It was just a Toyota…but for me, it was like a dream came true. That's why the MR2 always has a special place in my heart. It definitely IS …a poor man's Ferrari. ;)
Very nice, always liked the MR2's. This bunch of them was stylefully tuned. Not too obscene and too shouty, but nice. Very nice.
Been 11 years since my 2 ran
I will never give up, and it will be fixed and running exactly as I see him in my head
LL2 (Long Live the 2)
I may not be part of the 3S-GTE crowd but even with the 170hp version of my 3S-GE, its still an incredibly fun car to drive. It's my first RWD, mid-engined, petrol sports car but I hope it's my last. The connection I have with my MR2 is something I'll never be able to put into words but ever since I was a kid, I've been unable to take my eyes off of the one I have today. 13 Years dry stored, abandoned and with a bleak looking future, I pulled her out of that unit and now she sits in my driveway every night. It's a feeling that will never go away. From the age of 7 I always knew that the MR2 was THE car for me. I've had the privilege that not many 19 year olds have gotten and I've driven all sorts of JDM Icons from the R33 GTST to the SC300 Soarer, Silvia S15 and so on, yet each and every time, the MR2 has come out on top for me. Every time I get in that car and go for a drive, the world around me seems to melt and I just feel like its me and the car on the road. Nothing else in that present moment matters and its just the sound of the engine to keep me planted in reality. Yea she has her blemishes but at 32 years old, I don't expect perfection and in fact, it's something I adore about my MR2. There's beauty in imperfection. Like the way the bumper makes her face look a touch wonky or the slightly mismatched colours on the front wings. It's all part of why I love this car and always will. For as long as I drive, I intend to always have this specific MR2 and if by some chance I don't, I'll always go back to the SW20. It was a dream car and now its a DREAM car. There's something special that connects you to these cars and the feeling will always remain unmatched
It's always been one of my favorite Japanese cars. The MR2 feels a bit more special and is better looking than alot of the other jdm cars of the time. I think the MR2 is very overlooked. The skyline and supra are very overhyped. Yes they are great cars but being in one doesn't feel special it feels like being in any other toyota or nissan so i could never justify their super car price tag these days.
This video and the others uploaded to this channel are so well done, it could be about a 1991 sentra and i would be impressed.
I bought my 3sgte and experienced the dreaded hose from hell leak the day I got it home. 1 week later I have repaired it and now love every second I get in that car. I can't wait to see where this car takes me. Great video!
I like that he isn't afraid to openly love his car for fear of coming off like a fanboy. It's this kind of love that makes cars special.
3:15. Dude takes off and rips through the gears. Literally made me smile. I am gonna need to find one of these and soon.
i love my 92 MR2. i’ve never felt the same satisfaction in any other car i’ve driven that i get in it. i definitely intend on keeping it
I saw this video when I was 15 years old and never saw an MR2 before. I immediately knew it was what I wanted for my first car. I worked and saved for the next 4 years, spent 3 years just trying to find one somewhat locally until I finally did - a 91 Turbo model (in my thumbnail picture). That was when I was 18 or 19. I'm 26 now, and the car is still in my garage. It's not going anywhere! To this day I get people taking pictures and running up to me in parking lots because either they don't know what it is and want to know, or they do know what it is and want to ask me about it. It's a good feeling! It's nice to pull in to a meet of 500+ cars and no one else is in the car you're in, at least in western Michigan. These cars a special for sure!
dude thats awesome i saw this at like 15 years old too haha
crazy how time passes huh
Best mr2 video, hands down
I think this is my favorite episode of Petrolicious. First, the music combined with the voice of the guy interviewed is just wonderful to listen to. Second, it's awesome that Petrolicious is finally doing a car that's not a Ferrari or Porsche, but rather a car that anyone could own. Please do more videos like this one! I love Petrolicious!!!! Definitely my favorite channel on TH-cam.
Damn, I hope Toyota makes another mid engine sports car one day.
you're not the only one i want that and another car like the supra
+Yulian Pereira the new supra is already out dude
+DSDaTacoSauce you mean the ft1? Ehhh, it hasn't grown on me yet, but I'm sure it will when people come up with more cosmetic upgrades. Who knows, it might be able to dust GTRs or other super cars.
+DSDaTacoSauce you mean the ft 1 but isnt in production still
Not like spider which sucks .
One of the best video I've seen in almost 10 years that I'm using TH-cam, not a deep mr2 fan but it's a beautiful car
Okay now I wanna go out and buy MR2, lol :D
Also the dude in the video seems to be super cool
best motoring community you'll find! check out MR2oc or spyderchat for the mr2 spyder (MKIII)
I have a AW11 and SW20 both with engine swaps. So glad I can work in them. Such fun cars.
a lot of people have butchered these cars, but these 4 mr2's are the best looking i have ever seen. each is done in a slightly different way, soo clean
Its rare in any film to capture the essence of why people are so passionate about what they do and why they do it .... MR2 owners love their cars so much.... well done....
By far my favourite MR2!
Coming back 4 years later to comment again, picked up a mint one owner SW20 to go with our Supercharged AW11. Love is real and it wants to be found
Getting a 91 MR2 NA in a few months as my second car :) Super excited!
+SW20 I want to do the exact thing! I want the turbo model, but that would have to be my daily driver because I couldnt afford 2 cars if one is turbo. Im thinking of keeping my '97 corolla and running it into the ground, then have a nice NA MR2 as a second car!
+SW20 you got it yet man? my dad just bought one today its a sick car i would love to drive it if i was old enough
I got an NA 91 MR2 with 70,000 kms as my first car last week. Love the car and I hope to one day swap in a turbo manual transmission and a gen3, 4 or 5 GTE engine.
Even as an automatic NA car its great, especially for the price, and its actually very easy and predictable to control.
I'm restoring a 90 na mr2 as my first car
I have always liked them from the 1980's to now. Amazing handing and traction. I wish they still made them.
I'm jealous as to how close and connected these guys are with their cars. Purely brilliant, great job Petrolicious.
Great Video! I live in a small town in Pennsylvania. Every one that lives in my small town are in to Honda's,Mustangs,Camaros,and Vets. I'm the only one who has a MR2 Turbo or just a mr2 in general. The MR2 has been my favorite car since I was a little kid. I've had 2 mustang gt's 89,92. I've had a Honda CRX in high school and I loved it but I would have to say my MR2 is the best one of them all. I got a red 91 that I just started restoring this summer. The 2 red MR2's in this video are close to what I want mine to look like when I'm finished.
This guy was spot on on everything, i feel the same about my mr2.
A very beautiful car. I still love it. Never had one, never was a fan of Toyota, but this MR2 is beautiful.
The 3 Toyota sports cars of this era were incredible. MR2, Celica (ST202/205) both using the 3sge and 3sgte engines, what a power plant and of course the Supra. So glad to see toyota return to making exciting accessible sports cars with the gt86. Loved my celicas. Wish I'd owned a rev5 mr2 as well.
petrolicious...love that name....have never forgotten sitting in one when it first came out. I was about 22 and it was so beautiful and fit like a glove
Great video. Cool owner. These videos literally show the absolute greatness & passion that is automotive culture & enthusiasm.
i have an 87 mr2 and man i dont think iv ever driven a car so nice sexy and the feeling of the mid engine rwd its like a go kart! its amazing i love my mr2 with a passion i think every mr2 owner feels the same way
I love this vid, I've probably watched it 30 times. The dude is awesome and he discribes the mr2 perfectly. He is so right, whenever I see myself in the reflection of another car while I'm in my mr2 I can say "I'm happy where I am". The most interesting thing to me, is I don't think the car looks dated at all. It still looks to me like a modern car. How do you guys feel?
i've only driven an mr2 once, instantly fell in love.
i'm looking to buy a gti model as my first road car.
It's the miata of Toyota I have a 1993 mr2 automatic and it's fun
Actually, I see the Miata as the MR2 of Mazda. The first MR2, the AW11, was introduced around 1985 and the first MX5, the NA, was introduced around 1989 or 1990.
+i3aac more like the ae86 of mazda
No----the miata is not in the same himespere as the mr2, I've owned 2 miatas and 2 mr2"s and they really are not that similar, the mr2 of Miata was the rx7
I 100% agree with what he said about old MR2 owners , I wish I still had mine. Replaced it with a 1995 Skyline GTST which was quick and all but it just never had the same presence. The MR2 scared the crap out of me on rainy days and thats why some day soon ill be getting another.
Flipped out when I saw this in my stream. Love these cars so much, I will own one someday.
This video would have made me shed a few tears but my tear glands are drained from the last video.
Had a MK1 MR2 - best car I've had. Regretted selling it.
no matter if you like the car or not, Petrolicious always has an amazing way to share the passion of car enthusiast... I just love this channel!
Woww, this channel has made interviews with basicly évery exotic car that i would ever want to owe some day 😮 ; Lotus Esprit, Acura NSX, Toyota MR2 etc.
+Petrolicious keep doing what you do, we LOVE your video's!
Out of all the cars I've own, raced, driven and looked at over the years. The MR2 is by far the most infectious that I've had the pleasure of owning and working on. Love to see such fanatics that share such a passion for the AW11, SW20 or the W30!
0:54 - That guy really likes his car..
Hey all you mr2 owners out there, I have a 91 t-bar mr2 and did the 3.0 v-6 Camry motor swap. Love this car, I'm 45 years old and owned Many turbo and v8 cars in my life. Have to say this car is a blast to drive and best of all it's rare to see one on the streets of Florida were I live. Love your videos and will work on one to share !
beyond awesome video. thanks a mil.
As a fellow MR2 owner this video makes me proud.
Man...why do you have to make such a awesome and emotional video. I'm going to wash my mr2 and appreciate it.
Thanks for the video... I'm driving an MR2 since 2 years now. This is not the most faster car that I had but it's my favorite. The feeling that you have when you drive it is just amazing. And as the guy said in the video "it's car that you keep". I'm looking for a new car now but I will not sell my MR2. I love it.
This is exactly how I feel about my mr2
i just bought a 92 mr2 recently. this video sums up my life completely!
I just got a 95 😍 this car is the love of my life
Getting my 95 turbo mr2 in a few weeks, Can not wait!!!
Man, the sw20 is so good looking, I dont ever see myself owning one, but when I see one I just cant help it to stop and stare at it. Such a nice car.
They sound great, in this video, they look great.. Where I live, not so much and I get sad.
I was going through my old box of hot wheels/ toy cars from when I was growing up. Realized the one I always played with was an 2nd gen mr2. The beauty of that car was imprinted on my mind at an early age and that it all made sense as to why I fell in love with my first car..... a 93 mr2. Only lasted 2 years until my inexperienced driving skills at the time cost me the car. Ive tried to fill the void with a mkIII supra but it doesn’t do it. I want another sw20
nice seeing an 80-90s car. love classics and vintage cars as well but its cool to see petrolicious cover more. every car has a story and it begins with its owner.
I had three mr2 turbo's. Loved every single one of them.
First off, i'm subscribing :) Second off this video gave me goosebumps. Third off ive never been more excited in my life to get this car from my older brother in 2 months. Great video and keep it up! *****
i recently bought a 1994 mr2 and i couldnt be happier!! It might not be the most practical or comfortable car in the world but it does what not many other cars will, every time i get in, drive or see it out the window it puts a huge smile on my face!! I absolutely agree with everything said on this video!
the black one. good lord!
These are extremely rare here in Italy, it's definitely easier to spot Ferrari, Lambos etc. I'm glad Petrolicious covered the MR2 so I can appreciate it too, and I admit I'd love to drive one.
keep up the variety
I named my 1991 "Anomaly" because it's so different and beautiful and I can't help but look at it as I walk away and admire that "one of a kind" feeling it gives and makes me want to turn around and get back in. I love this car, it really is something special to own
100% true. My first car was an 87 aw11. Got it in 2006 and decommissioned in 2010 after my engine seized up on me. It's been sitting in my garage waiting to be restored and I will NEVER get rid of it. In fact, I'm in the market for another aw11.
Consider looking for a supercharged model, those are quite rare.
You should save up and swap in a blacktop 4age.
GripHobby I don't know much about MR2s (I do love the SW20 though) but I saw a supercharged AW11 in Hobart, Tasmania and even I knew it was rare. Didn't even know they existed until I saw that one. And of course, it was two tone white and grey, with SUPERCHARGED in big fuck-off 80s lettering. Yes, I did smile widely as I walked by :)
This video bought back so many great memories when I had my 93 MR2 Turbo! Bought it new, tuned it and drove it for over 5 years. I never forgot how the 3SGTE sounded and felt! That was the golden age when Toyota still made great sports cars like the Supra Turbo and Celica GT-Four. The MR2 is a very special car I miss so much. Oh how I wish I had kept it and never sold it!
One day... This car WILL be mines!
Peter Orsome, I envy New Zealand now.
Peter Orsome I can't find a nice, turbo MR2 for under 8 grand in Canada.
Stuart Campbell i found 4 all under 5grand all jdm rhd all are either turbo or supercharged
picking a 91' up tomorrow for 4k
maymusicexpand, nice!
I am not a rich man, so I really enjoy the videos of the more easily obtainable cars such as the mr2. Love it! What a cool, passionate video.
Good stuff dude.. I had one. Loved it! However I've moved up to their big brother.. currently own the infamous 98 supra TT T-top. With the VVTI 2J. Keep up the trend
I never get tired of watching this vid. I own an MR2, and it's a real head turner. I get asked stuff about my car all of the time, compliments galore. I have the 5s but I'm swapping it pretty soon (fingers crossed) not for more speed, but because the 5s is old, and will need parts soon. I want a newer, upgraded engine for the mileage advantages, I want to drive this car forever.
Very beautiful cars.
I use to have a rev 3 turbo! And your right i miss it! I will buy one again one day! Best car i ever owned
the shot at the 4 min mark was so trippy...i thought they were going right into the wall
As an owner of MR2 SW20 I agree with every word spoken in this video.
Did that guy say "when someone old pulls into a gas station... And says I used to have one, wish I still did"? Well I got my 91 Turbo in 91! And a bunch of know nothing kids tell me how THEY wish they had one!!! I been driving that thing since before that guy was born. Callin me old. Acting like he discovered gold. No, us old guys did when we dropped some serious coin on these little two seaters while our girlfriends and wives protested. We drove the crap out of them blowing away everything on the road. If something was faster, we just waited till there was a curve in the road. Turbo whining, that amazing sound near redline, laughing at the V8 guys as they disappeared in our rear view mirrors because they just couldn't do more than 115. And we took care of them because they weren't cheap and they were the most beautiful things on the road. Not many around either. While I'm messin with you kids, I'll give you some perhaps unwanted advice: stop spending your money on upgrades, the Toyota guys built an amazing car that is way more capable than your driving abilities can handle. Use the money to buy gas and hotel rooms and take your little Deuce on lots of road trips that your significant other will also enjoy! Wow, I guess I am old. No offense guys, just having some fun with ya. If I make it to Bear Mt. this year I'll be the guy with the white turbo and the greying hair driving like a grandpa with the slow group in the back. Nothin to prove anymore since I lived through my testosterone powered insane phase where speed and adrenaline ruled the day. Thank God my car survived too!
It's unwanted all right.
VeeDubJohn Were they any snap oversteer moments?
***** Oversteer... only snapped when I made the mistake of letting off the throttle. Did that once, learned from my mistake and never did it again. I could tell you stories about the rear coming loose around a corner, first to the left, then right, then left again before getting her back. Good times. Now for the DANGER... understeer. I have a 91 which is more prone to this because the car is almost a "neutral steer" car which means sometimes you don't know which end is gonna let loose. When it's the front (understeer) it is VERY scary. In that case, you have to let off the throttle, straighten the wheel a bit and hope the front tires grab some pavement in time to avoid going off the road. Didn't get into that situation too often though and now that I'm kind of past the hooligan stage I probably won't ever again. That said, these early cars have the 14" rims and there aren't any tires that perform as well as the original Bridgestone RE 71's (IIRC). Dam were those tires wonderful. Never any squeal, only the sound of rubber compound becoming part of the pavement. I wore my first set out in about 9K miles. These tires I have now squeal when pushed even moderately. They are some off brand but the only V rated sporty tire I could find. I think someone on MR2.com mentioned the brand so I got them. I think if I had better tires I'd be more of a hooligan again.
***** Why?
Let me clarify my response. "Snap Oversteer" is a term I'd never heard, so I looked it up. No, I never experienced that. What I was talking about is when in an oversteer condition, letting off the throttle does crazy things. In one case, I made the mistake of upsetting things by letting of the throttle and in threw the rear of the car from far left to far right. Don't do that:-) Keep your foot on the pedal and use the steering wheel to get out of the situation.
As far as the snap thing, again, never experienced that. Things always happened in a predictable progression, UNLESS understeer came into the equation. That always surprised me as most cars built for the masses has that nasty little habit engineered out. I believe that later MR2's were not as susceptible as the 91 to this condition.
Petrolicious did it again. I legit NEVER imagined how good looking this car can be. Unfortunately, I've always looked at this car the same was as I look at an old Tercel or an old Del Sol. Beautiful touching video, bravo petrolicious!
Didn't this car become an instant classic recently? Either way it is the best looking car out of the MR family.
Would be nice to test one out. And compare it to my "OMFG it's an S2000"
Having owned and tracked a number of MR2's I can fully attest to everything said in this video. Wonderful cars.
This was a very elegant, well thought out, video guys. Great narration, and awesome editing. This makes me wish I was 80lbs lighter so I could fit into an MR2.
the production value on this chanel is through the roof!!
Love this gen mr2, but for the love of god can't people just appreciate a stock mr2 instead of modifying the crap out of them? Same goes for supras and s2000s...my head turns when they are stock and we'll maintained. Not hating, just wish I saw more pure stock on the road.
Agreed. Nothing like a mint condition, stock-looking car. Sure, change suspension, put better brakes on, do something with the engine... But please don't turn it into just another rice rocket!
Man fuck off, I hate people like you. Stop trying to dictate what others do with their cars. Stock = boring. If you want yours to be boring then leave it stock, but stop bitching about other people trying to make their car their own.
Read the last sentence in my post, idiot.
shawoo yeah sure that makes everything better
thats the same as me going:
shawoo your a fucking piece of shit
not hating, just wish you weren't such a piece of shit
You must like the stock 14" wheels with this car??? I threw those crap away so fast and got me a set of 16/17
First car I ever bought. It's been six years; I remember bringing it home and my sister's reaction was "it doesn't look good", and of course, my immediate response was "I didn't buy it for it's looks" ... A relatively modern, mid-engined, back-wheel drive manual at such a bargain is a no brainer for a petrol-head 1st year college student I went on to explain.
That same night I took it to my friends. The car immediately commanded respect from the 'petrolhead' crowd -- which by default, extended on to me. :D
It was an absolute joy to drive. And the winding Scottish roads somehow seemed to subconsciously make me get in the car on most weekends and make the long trip back home from college knowing that home was a boring way to spend my weekend. But I digress. The response was good, but the feedback from the road was bar none for me at the time. I loved taking on those bendy Scottish roads and knowing EXACTLY how far I could push it. It was a visceral experience. This car is an unadulterated pure machine, and I like pure machines; which is why the 997 GT3 RS is my dream car.
Thanks for the homage.
Toyota hit it out of the park with the MR2.
Can’t believe u watched this four years ago, and now I proudly own one
*Pure Love..dislikers are just jealous
Very nice history that tells us how his love for these cars is.
The dude from life of pi did a good job narrating this video
Have always been a fan. So glad to know they still have a good following.
Amazing. Its like the Supra's little bro. Makes me wanna get an NSX though.
My ten years of driving I owned four mr2, my current one Which I owed for last three years, They are joy to drive. Smile on my face each time I drive. I also have r34 GTR and 05 plate 911, mr2 many not be powerful but a joy rounding the corners. Get a lot of good review in the UK. Good video petrolicious.
“All the other components in the front and everything else in the back”
camera work and music in these videos are a masterpiece
Haha, I thought I was the only weirdo loving my MR2's lines when I wash it.
This kid is very well spoken. This was also my childhood dream car