I Bought A Broken MR2 On Instagram For £100

[@rogerricalde7860]

That young man has a good heart. Cars like these should never be scrapped they should be saved. And given to a good person to enjoyed and the car is given a second chance.

[@jamiephillips1314]

Bbbebe

[@richardbrabbs8283]

He's offered 145 and sells it for 100 he's a born business man that fella

[@naseeb46]

But, they were gonna scrap it. As a car guy, I'd rather sell it to someone who will take care of it than to someone who is gonna scrap it.

[@longtailgt]

@@naseeb46 yep I agree! He might have gotten a bit less money but he will sleep peacefully at night knowing the car is being enjoyed by someone rather than being scrapped.

[@darkchild130]

He wanted to be on KZbin, let's be honest.

[@D3rpp00l]

@@naseeb46 That is basically how I got my Fiero. The person selling it really just wanted the car to be fixed and driven by someone who would give it the love it still deserved. Same for this MR2.

[@manawearblack]

He's not desperate for money, he's desperate for attention

[@neilomac]

Alex: "It's probably going to be really easy to work on" MR-2: *cackles maniacally*

[@Paddyhudson]

The third gen actually has quite a roomy engine bay.

[@LPMusicON]

@@Paddyhudson It's still not that easy to work on. Subframe is rust-prone - major fault with ZZW30 MR2s. Suspension will need fixing too after 15 years. Pre-lift engine is a turd, burns oil, destroys pre-cats, detonates itself to death most of the time.

[@thaton3guy100]

Idk I feel like my mk1 aw11 is pretty easy to work on

[@airstrings]

Other than rusty header studs, mine has been mostly a joy to work on

[@estewarrior1]

cries in MCM

[@Tom-pb6vs]

“Number plates match so you know it’s not had a smash on the front or back” Yeah just the side instead

[@232nightowl]

Unless of course it was in a accident sandwich

[@Jp-gw3tu]

A side impact is far better than a rear or frontal.

[@DannyPhilipsen]

Fun fact: In France and Belgium the MR2 is called the "Coupe MR", because "MR2" in French would be pronounced "M-ER-Deux", which sounds a lot like the French "merde", or "shit"!

[@philippe5249]

Audi didn't rename the e-tron, is it because they admit it is shitty ?

[@livingthroughtv]

Coupe Monsieur

[@fasthracing]

No shit

[@grosdingo13]

C'est vrai ! ;)

[@Matt-dd1zr]

Not in Belgium my friend, maybe in the French speaking part. But definitely not in the Dutch speaking part.

[@blze0018]

"We're only paying you 100 pounds, that's nothing." "It's not much of a car, though, is it?" Arthur's delivery was spot on.

[@zokusharuuku1091]

They could’ve sold the seats for $100 lol or the exhaust or just about any sing,e part on the car. The headlights are like $200 for a set. $300 for the tails. That guy was just being nice.

[@angrydragonslayer]

@@zokusharuuku1091 exactly, you're more or less guaranteed a profit on a 1980s peugeot for that, never mind this car

[@crabrangoon2493]

@@angrydragonslayer yea it's better to take the wheels off and headlights and more stuff like that!

[@BenilJoseph]

The car is cheaper than Arthur's shoes

[@mazehew3946]

It's a 5th of the price

[@rauhvelt]

They're fake

[@ts.exotics642]

pekka and? Shoes weren’t made to show off

[@jonsewell7330]

@@ts.exotics642 some shoes were...

[@frasergegg3134]

pekka how’d uno mate?

[@mighty_crusier]

Arthur really seems like a cool dude for a guy that wears two watches.

[@robohip]

Happy to hear I rank high in your two-watch-wearing encounters.

[@pureretro5979]

I suspect one is a fitness tracker.

[@Aaronmcgrattan]

Arthur sitting at home on his couch with sunglasses already on waiting for the lads

[@robohip]

Aaron McGrattan It’s not easy being this cool.

[@louisdavies8696]

@@robohip I have also sold Alex a car for £100 he is a shit box magnet

[@NastyaGB]

I love how Jack is still rocking the cheapo A4.

[@royliber3824]

I love it how they just get these dirt cheap cars to drive daily and yet they don't let them down most of the time. Diesel engines are pretty much meant to run forever, doesn't matter wether you take care of them or not. If I would live in europe where car taxes are fairly high but car prices are really low, I must likely would have gone for an old diesel as well as a daily.

[@carnexionsmotorco]

Proper car that A4!!!

[@Danial0152]

can't beat the old PD Diesels!

[@dunnockdan]

500k+ miles on it, fantastic!

[@Rainbow_Atlas]

@@royliber3824 would love to drive a diesel, but in Germany it's not that easy, first the taxes are high and some citys even ban old diesels from entering

[@20quid]

"make sure you stick with us because over the next few weeks this car is going to be transformed." It was never seen again.

[@bz_animations]

yeah, wonder what happened to it. probably the same that happened to his e30 and probably his e32 lemon

[@random-person1]

@@bz_animations they have to make the programs first, then there is editing and so on.

[@Niraol]

I really wanted to see this actually!

[@___echo___]

@@Niraol they have a 2nd behind the scenes channel and I think I saw it on there like a month ago, gave it ew wheels and suspension I think (car throttle extra)

[@inflinirator]

@@random-person1 It's not had an MOT since december

[@David-di1gs]

They’re subconsciously becoming Wheeler Dealers

[@Snarl616]

Many youtubers are doing that in different ways. Now whoever said that the original Wheeler Dealers is dead and/or Brewer is "dead weight" should apologize.

[@JohnJBidwell]

mixed with might car mods

[@cheeseontoastbrah]

If I wanted to watch wheeler dealers I would but it's trash and this is trying to become that sooo 💁‍♂️

[@air5002]

No. They're oblivious to that. I think there's something original about them. They just need a good director and producer.

[@archad7]

Alex: It's probably going to be really easy to work on Marty from MCM: You're gonna get chopped mate

[@tSp289]

Yeah, this one doesn't even have a boot to sit in.

[@isblue8504]

exactly what i thought when he said it'd be easy

[@theguycalledturbo]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tSp289]

Mind you, half of that was Marty discovering the joys of 'rust', that the rest of us deal with every time we get the socket set out.

[@86surge90]

This is 3rd gen spyder not Marty's 2nd gen

[@lostgps3005]

As an MR2 fanboy I am both happy and pissed that you got this so cheap

[@dan_6915]

Good deals goes to those who don't need a good deal

[@mog398]

Toyota: We're going to release an MX5 competitor... Everyone in 2000: Cool Toyota: It's a mid engined.... Everyone in 2000: Ooooh... Toyota: Little bit faster than an MX5... Everyone in 2000: OOOOOOH Toyota: Almost perfect weight distribution... Everyone in 2000: OH BABY Toyota: Less than a tonne... Everyone in 2000: YASSSSSS Toyota: No boot tho... Everyone in 2000: ... Toyota: Hello? Everyone in 2000: *tumbleweed*

[@Zuomas]

Basically seller paid few thousands for fame and visibility.

[@squeakers27]

The average poor chap like us won't find these deals cause people either ask too much for their damaged car or its in mint Condition and in this case just cause the channel is well known they get the DM

[@davidgarwood]

As an MR2 owner I pay more for parts on a regular basis than they paid for the whole car 🤯

[@15enric15]

If you feel bad you should invite Arthur to track it with you when the car will be transformed. I think that he will never forget it and is the best way to pay him in my opinion.

[@vaggelisgian]

8:26 every GTA player when he sees a nice car on the street

[@KERBROES]

@@fritsmolenaar05 nah, they don't steal it out of love

[@initiald606]

Λες να την φτιαξουν τη ροδα;

[@UnknownUser-ir6cd]

Lucianfrits No we Americans don’t steal it, we **Destroy It**

[@Figureight]

It comes pre-stanced #cambergang

[@junatah5903]

Why are you everywhere now?!

[@Figureight]

I know it's a strange concept but KZbinrs do also watch other KZbinrs and leave comments just like normal people lol

[@junatah5903]

@@Figureight it's not that, a previous video I watched unrelated to cars (I used to watch you.) O saw you in the comments, I have barely seen you in comments in other videos before.

[@Figureight]

@@junatah5903 similar interests I guess :D

[@LedplimmyXD]

Positive camber is the best

[@adamwarnock947]

"Every donation goes to a good cause" I assume the good cause is that brand new turbo kit for the next project car😂

[@Gochsener]

"how much camber on rear left?" "yes."

[@SEEYAIAYE]

#STANCELIFE

[@FireTwo]

Brands Indy setup 😂

[@petemoring67]

The camber on the Rear-Left is so you can HONK-IT round Right-Hand-tracks ;-)

[@ilikebunz7753]

Free camber! What more could you possibly want?

[@tyrereviews]

As someone who owned an SW20 MR2 turbo for track, I am VERY excited for this series ❤ M3 rematch at the end? 😁

[@CarThrottle]

you sure you can take being beaten by a diesel estate AND a cutesy 1.8 rag top? Wow...

[@tyrereviews]

@@CarThrottle oh hell no

[@law5223]

I feel this is the perfect comment to put this on.. For anyone who wants to buy a MK3 now Froms guy who owns a MK3 and has seen others make this mistake the best advice I can give you.. Get good tyres please 🙏🏼

[@Brock_Landers]

@@law5223 Absolutely, this car needs some lighter 16" track racing rims and a good set of Toyo R888Rs, or Toyo Proxes, Pirelli P Zeros, or some good compound tires would make that car handle like a dream. It would also benefit from a good set of coilovers.

[@D4VE26]

@@CarThrottle alex please hook up with Dannydc2 for this mr2 project!! Im sure you know of him.. if not check him out!! Hes got some track skills!!! Will be an awesome mash up!!!

[@Tsino69]

Alex gets cheap cars through his DMs. OUR BOY IS AN IG CARSLUT 😂😂😂

[@ytsjoby9317]

when youre done with it you should surprize him by giving it back

[@ken-995]

That would actually be awesome, or i would buy it haha

[@saivishnu4671]

or keep it why give it back after so much of hard work.

[@The-Cat]

It's gonna be a track car no ? that would mean not street legal right ? i dont know

[@ken-995]

@@The-Cat depends what they o with it, some things are road legal some arent, like front splitters, thats illegal in the uk

[@johnoshea470]

Why? .... so he can make shit of it again?

[@1988ozmisiri]

I have had the same MR2 for 9 years now and have put 50k miles on it. Only had the oxygen sensors go a couple times & thats it. Absolute bullet proof and great fun to drive. Ticked every box, until the baby came along. Anyone thinking of getting one after this video.... Do it!

[@hunterarek]

9:08 A mid engined car easy to work on? Oh I'm so looking forward to future episodes :D

[@Rakgnakgnak]

It is. That's not a complicated car. more Access than sw20

[@WeirdNeville]

They are though. Every panel bolts off and on. I've rebuilt the suspension totally on my old one on a driveway. Very, very simple and straightforwards cars to work on.

[@andrewkendall1425]

Yeah actually not that bad. I’ve manual swapped mine and replaced multiple panels kzbin.info/www/bejne/opTXeXaLlpyXncU

[@ItsTooLateForMe]

Before I ditched mine I swapped most of the body panels, changed out the suspension, and replaced the front bumper. Not including all of the other work I did in my 4 years owning it, it was a pretty easy car to work with. The hardest part was dropping the engine, because it literally couldn't come out of the top.

[@Purvis513]

"Who cares, just put an engine in the front." Ethan is an absolute gem.

[@coldcallers5138]

Legend has it Arthur wears those shades in the house

[@chrisankcorn5713]

I can’t believe Alex said it probably will be easy to work on. He must have momentarily forgotten where the engine was.

[@Rakgnakgnak]

It is. Contrary to the previous model, it is easy to work on it.

[@wowfreaker]

Remove rear lid and you're set

[@thepodbaydoorshal]

@@Rakgnakgnak as long as it doesn't involve the clutch or exhaust, yes pretty easy to work on. Otherwise it's a PITA.

[@markdoyle6414]

I've changed a clutch on one of these. Not hard at all. No need to remove the driver's side drive shaft. The passenger came out with the gbox. A bit of a wriggle on your own on the ground but not too tricky.

[@ItsTooLateForMe]

@@thepodbaydoorshal The exhaust is rather simple and straight forward imo.

[@bones6978]

The ZZW30 is such an underrated car, amazing chassis and incredibly light. Shame it was sold with the wrong engine.

[@justjoshininjapan700]

Cameron Wyllis and literally no trunk.

[@Scisca1a2a]

And that it's so ugly

[@bones6978]

@@Scisca1a2a you're blind if you think they're ugly, they look great with a hard top.

[@absolutezero7344]

I heard it was sold with the 1zz to reduce its performance otherwise it would have directly competed with the Lotus Elise at the time which Toyota was suppling engines too. Effectively Toyota could have easily undercut Lotus by given the 3rd gen a true performance engine, but chose to be gentlemanly about it.

[@rhiantaylor3446]

@@absolutezero7344 The 2zz has usefully more top end power at the cost of rather less torque or indeed power at lower revs. I would prefer 2zz but the people who bought this new might have preferred 1zz.

[@ThePacco99]

I got a Mr2 W3 this year for myselfe. Living near the nürburgring it now is my tracktool. Realy a great car with little mods.

[@Stormy177]

"I've stolen this car" - yeah, but if you drive it like you stole it, that rear wheel will likely land you in a ditch...

[@MrMarmmalade]

Connor Davis It would only help when turning right, and would be bad for straight line stability and braking. It would probs make the handling super unpredictable at high speeds, since it is the only wheel with heavy negative camber

[@nickb5391]

totally agree the vehicle was not roadworthy including the bulge in the tyre, i personally would have trailered it home, also was it insured to take home

[@junitoortega8656]

So much yes on this episode! I own an Mk3 Mr2 and is the best drivers car for me! Im so happy you guys are giving screen time to this unsung hero! You can swap a k series or a 2GR and have an amazing platform to race with!

[@user-fl2ug7sr3t]

A video of car throttle per day, keeps the depression away.

[@celticwind4122]

Seems me and Alex have a lot in common for car taste. Both the Rx-8 and Mr2 are cars I've looked at for years when deciding on a entry level sportish car to get. regretably I didn't end up with either but its nice to see him living that dream for me.

[@sunnylam2284]

Drop a 2ZZ engine in it and strip the interior out, basically you've got a Lotus Elise!

[@seshelbow336]

K swap would be better though

[@jannepomuk7735]

Put there original K-Series engine and you got the real LOTUS - Lots of trouble, usually serious

[@SpitfireFortyFour]

Or just buy an MG TF.

[@Otie64]

drop a toyota 2GR v6 in and you've got something even better

[@seshelbow336]

Sorry, I should have been clear. K20/K24 Honda engine

[@airspray85]

Hello carthrottle.really hurry to see this trackday project.i have the same in yellow... And i put it on track.in Belgium.good luck with your mr2 spyder!! Really fantastic car!

[@aleksandarlazarov182]

So happy to see Jack's high mileage Audi is still working and hasn't been sold on ahah

[@anaswahba]

The on-camera chemistry between Arthur and the guys. Unbeatable.

[@AverageR0]

"I'll give you £10" "£12" "£100!" "Aight, deal!" hahahaha

[@neelparmar6690]

I liked that Arthur was ready for some friendly banter

[@ProStateExaminer]

AULD AAUT YOUR AANND

[@connornixon579]

Saw you filming this on my way home work. Lovely car for that money, keep up the good videos lads 👍🏻😎

[@edwarne8502]

Can't wait for the track car series 😍

[@cba360]

You guys may want to say that if someone from UK wins the omaze jackpot the shipping to the UK is at winners expense, and the import taxes you will get hit with will also be at the winners expense, or they can take 75% of the cash value instead.

[@jonmayhew4468]

I only watch these videos to hear "OLD OUT YER AND!!"

[@TheMasterMief]

Car mechanics adding up their bill: "How many times do we have to teach you this lesson, old man?"

[@campber9908]

Was exactly the reason my dad got rid of his 2002 MR2 back in 2005. He’s never outright said it, but I’m certain he ended up paying the mechanic the same amount he paid for it from the Toyota dealership.

[@karu3067]

Arthur is kinda cool, he looks like he could be one of the hosts in this channel

[@shinyparts]

Should be an easy fix, join the Roadster Owners club, lots of parts on there from others, its a very late facelift so will have the 1zz with the revised pistons (larger oil drain holes) so the engine will be fine. Get a decat manifold and change over the chain tensioner O ring to a Viton O ring as the OEM one leaks. I have a mk3, currently building a forged 1zz turbo which should be good for around 400bhp or so, went with the Mk3 as they are easy to work on and are around 300kg lighter than the Mk2.

[@Rakgnakgnak]

Thanks for the reference of the O ring. Mine is leaking.

[@shinyparts]

@@Rakgnakgnak Its a fairly common issue, just remember to make sure you rotate the engine anticlockwise to release the tensioner when you do swap it over.

[@lgz2006]

I *COULD NOT* believe that Ethan knows absolutely nothing about the engine placement of the MR2 Spyder.

[@OliverTurnerMSc]

"In all other countries the Grand Prize will be shipped (net of all taxes) to the nearest deliverable location, at the Winner's expense. Any applicable import duties, registration costs, or further taxes or duties of any nature due in the destination country will be the responsibility of the Winner." - This is a US based prize draw so it's not free to import it

[@Booka3141]

Its also donating to an American charity. I feel like this should be made clear to non-US applicants.

[@wowfreaker]

Lmao. If I were to import that car into the netherlands that would cost me around 70,000 euros because of emission tax.

[@tiadaid]

I believe you can opt for money in lieu of the car. I’d take the money rather than the car.

[@AirGLOBAL]

This is not as stated in the video, and the guys might not have been made aware of it. But it does place CarThrottle in a bad light.

[@sidebar8834]

$20,000 Dollars cash kind of gave it away that this is a US based draw

[@benjaminprice2113]

Why didn’t you make more videos on this car

[@Demdere]

So where's the new episode of the build? :)

[@Suchtgurke]

Arthur is super cool, i see him doing a cameo in one of the later episodes on this channel.

[@Gabson9]

And its a 2006, so its pretty much the newest car i have ever bought. Story of my life

[@neilwilliams2907]

Yep, my car is a 2006'er and still going strong.

[@LewisPhot]

DannyDc2 is great to watch if you want to see someone build a track car with these 👍

[@lostgps3005]

Touge times pretty good too, he has a 2zz mr2

[@markwalton8644]

Danny had a K20 in his. Absolute beast of a conversion. Know sold to make a standard engined race car. We need to see this converted to K20!!!

[@DoppelgangerGamers]

Also @project_mr2 on instagram

[@simonwright9916]

The Corvette prize is only shipped for free within the USA. The small print says “In all other countries the Grand Prize will be shipped (net of all taxes) to the nearest deliverable location, at the Winner's expense. Any applicable import duties, registration costs, or further taxes or duties of any nature due in the destination country will be the responsibility of the Winner.”

[@Crackhonos]

2zz swap it! its cheap as hell and you will have one hell of a performance

[@RK1FX]

K20 built it, big turbo, big fuel pump, injectors, cams and we have a 800 to a 1000 hp sleeper

[@samstorey1342]

"it's probably going to be really easy to work on" Flashbacks to Marty and Moog with their "Mr Poo"

[@joshb8268]

MR2 has been my dream car since I was a kid, just never been able to get one with the kids. Hope you have some fun!

[@BobMonkeypimp]

Mighty Car Mods - MR2 Skid Factory - MR2 Car Throttle - MR2

[@dinis037]

And all of the 3 different generations

[@GLH8]

DannyDC2 - MR2

[@churchi1338]

Sarah'n'tuned - MR2! (for a long time...)

[@Natie-vw8vt]

Forza horizon 4-MR2

[@theguycalledturbo]

9:07 Aussie Car Guy : "you have no idea, you're gonna get owned mate!"

[@jakerobinson4391]

7 months later we are yet to see another sight of this car 😞

[@VinayKapoor]

After a couple of drinks if you squint really hard it looks like a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder from the rear 😂🤣😂🤣

[@atarvhegde5210]

What happened to the track build?

[@scotty6346]

Alex and his 'Old out yer and' Never fails to stop me PMSL! 😂

[@DameAndThatGame]

He held out his hand 😂😂😂 Edit: He got em on the second one, what a geezer.

[@LeeFall]

3:56... "Stops ok , gearbox is happy, engine is dabadooee... " Every video lol

[@PizzaParkersGarage]

I just want to say, it's literally impossible to buy this car for anywhere near that price in the US. Unless someone died in it, and maybe it didn't have a title. And even then it would have to have an engine missing, alongside a smashed in front end. That's how insane this is to me lol

[@Orcawhale1]

It's due to them driving on the wrong side, meaning that cars in the UK arn't useable anywhere else in europe.

[@jackbedding3749]

@orcawhale that’s ridiculous we drive on the correct side of the road and you can’t buy them that cheap anyway

[@socalguy829]

don't get confused, no-one would ever sell an mr2 this cheap in uk normally, no matter what was wrong with it. this is just for tv/youtube

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

@@jackbedding3749 exactly, these idiots driving on the wrong side all the time

[@focusedford2302]

@@jackbedding3749 Left is correct.

[@gamingxfreakx82]

This channel is just getting better and better

[@Alex-of9hq]

Arthur is a legend!

[@fill7t1]

Alex 🤭🤔

[@h.mansari8802]

Stands a bit funny though

[@paulrdgers3914]

While I'm obviously jealous of your incredible purchase, I'm also happy the car was bought by a proper enthusiast instead of being scrapped, or riced, or goodness knows what other horrible death. You guys are almost like the robin hood of cars, Stealing from the undeserving and giving to the enthusiastic. Keep up the heroism

[@SarahnTuned]

ZZW30! 🥰

[@rc-wingman5719]

Mister Dos MKII

[@Maido876]

WD40!

[@PLK123]

omg boobies

[@raviolitrail]

Go put some tire shine on your show car.

[@City1Tiger]

@@PLK123 jesus christ

[@BurningRubberNz]

Will it b faster round the track than ur mx5 if nt make it

[@davidkaye8712]

Arthur likes a "Cottage" huh, taking his mate for a drive to show off huh !?!?!?

[@adamtench4447]

🤣

[@MrMarkusmulder]

Very good shots Ethan, through the woods....beautiful. Thanks for the video, stay safe ✌️

[@willl5255]

‘I have stolen the motor and I’m very happy’ - Alex Kirsten , 2020

[@SteveOnlin]

Toyota should make a new gen of these, they already have the daihatsu copen thing, just make it Mid engine rwd and maybe a corolla engine and it'll be a nice car

[@FEAJramdomfilms]

"Mr. Two if you're nasty" - James Pumphrey

[@damcoentertainment3956]

Bruh

[@vaipuluj]

I dont know what the deal is, but it seeme like I havent seen one of your vids in my feed for months. Good job on the mr2, ill just have to look you up for more updates

[@garychillingworth2521]

Was there ever a part 2 for this?

[@gautenytren8218]

No.... but there will be coming

[@davepayne164]

Was wondering the same. Primarily cos I've just bought one...

[@ViralsnippetsYT]

already lookin forward to the next episode, nice videos guys love them.

[@Daniel.Ghoust]

The Mk3 Mr2 is a good looking car with a Hardtop and some wheels

[@absolutezero7344]

And a TRD lip kit completely changes its look

[@James-dn1hu]

Really like these cheap, fixing and modifying vids

[@rsoss92js]

"It's probably going to be really easy to work on." Hahahahahahahaha

[@JP.708]

I used to have one years ago, great fun! Making me want another as a play thing! Always said to people who used to make snide comments that they'd obviously never driven one, handles like maradonna!

[@_M27_]

New vid idea: BMW 5 series sleeper build

[@hojnikb]

yeah, that e39 is waiting for some love.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video guys! One thing, my ocd was wanting to pull that bonnet straight on the A4 at 1:21 haha

[@dunnockdan]

Ha! Those Michelins would of been £100+ a pop, great buy!

[@cormacbcb]

Both tyres were fucked tho.

[@lewisheaven2365]

Cormac Bohan they weren’t🤣

[@cormacbcb]

@@lewisheaven2365 the bulge on the tyre.. Never would pass a test

[@kaptein1247]

@Josh still 300 pounds then

[@MrManBuzz]

@@lewisheaven2365 Buy all means drive on tyres with a buldge on them. You're making yourself a solid Darwin award contender.

[@harsov90]

Guys, please upload an episode when the car is ready (or while you are repairing it, or both).

[@sadab_is_rare4134]

2:07- this guy wears sunglass, shoes and wristband inside of his home

[@RechercheLighters]

Post the entire series right now.... I cannot wait !!!!

[@CowsmiIk]

I love how that car makes Alex look tall

[@zokusharuuku1091]

They go for a lot more than $2000 in the us. I paid $3400 for mine and that was about half what they were going for. 5 years later and I don’t have any plans on selling it ever unless I have completely no choice. The insurance is just so cheap and it’s too much fun!

[@herbienbrian2]

This is so weird. An absolutely clapped Mr2 is like 3 grand in California. Why are cars so cheap there?

[@kmw12870]

same....

[@anyau]

insurance is very expensive, especially for new drivers

[@AlterSchwedeWieGeil]

Also mot in britain will never let a car pass with that rear wheel alignment...

[@anyau]

also because of the yearly inspections (mot) it is sometimes better to sell a car for cheap instead of repairing it

[@jonsewell7330]

Insurance in the UK is fucking ridiculous. Im 17 and tried to insure my 1.2litre vauxhall (opel) corsa c. Its a 2004 reg (worth £50 according to webuyanycar.com) and it cost £2300 to insure for the year

[@djdrwatson]

So pleased that Jack has still got the high mileage Audi A4!

[@1066gaz]

The guy selling the mr2,It's richard hammonds younger brother lol.

[@Jujubeans345]

So stoked to see what you guys to with this one as a fellow MK3 Mr. 2 owner. I've got literally the same car!

[@HarryHasAbigWilly]

in my part of the world : Salvage title MR2 for sale light damage $4500 obo no low balls i know what i got

[@nunchuckfilms]

I watch American stuff a lot. They buy a 1978 f150 from a paddock for 100 bucks, take it home and fit a battery, it runs. In Australia, 90% rusted away 1978 f100 no motor or box, driver's door missing 5k. Makes me sad.

[@homerunman9381]

and "light damage" means it was rolled and the engine is out

[@Wheelnut78]

In Australia that would be about right.

[@minoassal]

Algerian here, saw a subaru XT (exciting, right?) With a one-size-fits-all wing and a bloody Renault express engine sticking THROUGH the hood, all that beauty for about $30k

[@bar1ton1]

Same, same. €8k when good, €5k when rotten

[@TheAaronjwilkinson]

Love you guys. As many have said, you remind me of the Top Gear old days. Keep up the fun.

[@alexprice485]

Rip this car will never appear on the channel ever again. Its been 7 months...

[@airstrings]

So stoked! Just got my 02 MR2 in Feb. excited to see the build!

[@steveg2479]

I don’t go much on the number plate “tip”. I have had to change plates for the mot because of degradation, nothing to do with crashes.

[@3800scgp]

We don't have dealer names on the plates here in the US, but I've been through the same thing- the plates were at least 16yrs old and quite faded. Luckily fairly cheap and I was able to keep the same plate number. And they look much better 😃

[@musguelha14]

Yeah, but you normally replace both at the same time when you do it.

[@shadowshade5739]

Laughing about mikes gestures totally mades my day