Walkaround, up on the lift and road test. I totally can't drive a right hand drive manual transmission sports car..
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@Novaman665 жыл бұрын
So glad you are back posting videos, This car is really unique! I learn something every video!😊
@darrenjones58855 жыл бұрын
I’m in the UK and have a 1999 NA MR2 , with the 3SGE engine. Not outright fast in a straight line but lovely in twisty roads. I’ve a motorcycle background and treat it ina similar way : slower into corners and faster out. As mentioned in the video it’s all about keeping the weight in the right place. My favourite review comes from a five year old little friend “It’s so noisy I can’t hear myself think. But I get to sit in the front next to you.” The fun is in the noise and handling, but on a long drive the car’s strengths become its weaknesses. As a toy they’re wonderful but would be hard work as an only car.
@snappedbydan5 жыл бұрын
Very well said. I recently picked up a V6 converted car to go alongside my 94 turbo - that helps with some of the long drive issues you refer to. It's a great compromise between NA and turbo.
@clintmc82855 жыл бұрын
I have owned my 1990 NA 3sge (Australian model) for almost 10 years now and I still look for any excuse to drive her.
@siemenstraffic5 жыл бұрын
At 4:19 The disk like sticker stuck on the top left of the front window. This seal indicates the date the car needs to be inspected. This is called the tenken seibi-zumi shiiru (点検整備済シール) and it is issued by the Japan Regular Check and Maintenance Inspection Promotion Association.
@AmesiesCorner5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that fact!
@timramich5 жыл бұрын
They feel bigger than a Miata because they aren't tin cans. They were solidly-built and a little on the heavy side because of that.
@TechLegend-com5 жыл бұрын
Finally! You have an MR2! I believe that the main reason why JDM cars rust differently than US Spec cars is that in Japan, they get a different type of rust proofing. I also have to say, that many JDM cars, even econoboxes, have a particular charm that you can't find anywhere else. :) It's great to see you back on camera Paul! 😀
@timramich5 жыл бұрын
No idea. They were all made in the same place. The ones for US and Euro markets were simply put on a boat.
@uglypotata61102 жыл бұрын
Was this engine better than usa?
@bantz0015 жыл бұрын
Finally Amesie... review MR2s! (the Sonnet is cool, but MR2s have a quirky character that might be your next calling). I've owned 5 MR2s and have driven one since my first car '87 NA(normally aspirated) purchased 9/93. It rotted out about 2005, and I still have surviving drivetrain, interior, and panels. I resto-modded an '87NA to an SC, own an original '89 SC, own a '93 Turbo (unfortunately wife got into an accident no fault of hers) and a donor rust-free '93NA body for the swap.
@peterbrown14775 жыл бұрын
Great video, Amesie. As a Brit', I don't see what your problem is shifting gear with your left hand ! lol.
@jamespn5 жыл бұрын
Great video Paul, I think I got your name right this time.
@snappedbydan5 жыл бұрын
Idling a little high for where the temp gauge is sitting. Very clean in and out though, looks nice! I've had 5 mr2's, 3 turbos, a v6 and a NA 3sge. Oh and i own a roadster. Theres nothing like them. I really enjoyed this review, subbed.
@timramich5 жыл бұрын
The American cars got the 5s-fe, and the Japanese cars got the 3s-ge. The 5s-fe being a 2.2 and the 3s-ge being a 2.0. The latter somehow making 66 more HP with less displacement. Probably a higher compression ratio, a wild cam, and RPMs.
5 жыл бұрын
My 3S goes hard, never seen a 5sfe here in nz probably an american thing, us kiwi's have the 3sge, to 3sgte over all revisions toyota made :b
@mrkazman4 жыл бұрын
The G in 3S-GE stands for performance, so the 3S-GE may not have passed US emissions regulations. Or possibly this: The 5S-FE makes more torque, I think. They put them into USDM cars as (I believe) they had the US market pegged as wanting pedestrian, drivable commuter boats.
@Rico_G5 жыл бұрын
Those are famous for ending up in the cabbage.
@mikec10965 жыл бұрын
great review, thanks for showing all angles of the car.
@societyschild60555 жыл бұрын
That sticker @ 4:20 says "Die American dog" LOL!
@shartingfish57614 жыл бұрын
3sge in JDM 5sfe in the USA. 3sge is a 2.0 naturally aspirated engine with electronics by lotus and head by Yamaha with a Toyota bottom end.. great engine. 5sfe is a usdm camry engine Amesie, if you need parts the 1986-88 celica GTS in the usa used the same engine, aftermarket, check out TwosRus website for parts.
@ziggassedup5 жыл бұрын
A I recall they came out with 3 variants of engine...3S-GE..3S-GTE (Turbo) and 5S-FE(Camry engine) here in OZ...Almost all came as a manual trans...100.000K's = 60.000 ml and it's timing belt time..They're peppy little buggers...I find it strange that a small weep would render it unroadworthy but some sizable rust is deemed to be okay...Other way here..Damp but not dripping is a pass but any rust is a fail...A pretty fair review mate.
@user-mk5er1ks1w8 ай бұрын
I love Mr2 sw20
@InternetDude5 жыл бұрын
Just a tip for future videos, change the driving video angle so it’s more forward to see the dash/road rather than the seats & you.
@AlexiaVon3 жыл бұрын
Always wanted an MR2, just went past that old skool tech stage, would be alien driving one compared to a modern car I would say.
@roderichall2015 жыл бұрын
It's all about the sw20 with the 3sgte or the aw11 with the 4agze
@Ricky-nq7lu4 жыл бұрын
New Zealand & Aussie got these as well no just japan.
@williamisch5 жыл бұрын
that is so cool thank you for reviewing this car :)
@bossslapahoe5 жыл бұрын
What happened to the new shop? Looks like your working for the same employer.
@maxwell65045 жыл бұрын
Obviously he didnt get it. I asked a while ago, lol. that's what he said. he thinks some one one here bought it. IDK about that, though.
5 жыл бұрын
yeah i have one of these mr2s here in nz, Glimited early editions came with powersteering :b
@barefootjohn70055 жыл бұрын
Nice car. I don't think I could shift left handed.
@magnavox47945 жыл бұрын
WoW! So awesome!
@AmesiesCorner5 жыл бұрын
I had a way funnier commercial but it was flagged. Oh well..
@jwow54033 жыл бұрын
wtf is "g-limited" my mr2 is g limited and i have no idea what it means. tis a n/a 3s-ge 1991 any help would be appreciated.
@jeffreyortiz-luis51205 жыл бұрын
Love to own one
@johnmattiazzo39005 жыл бұрын
100.000 Klm is 60.000 miles hardly broken in
@adruuun4 жыл бұрын
How's the visibility of the front windshield is nice wide like a Honda or really hard to see out of?
@AmesiesCorner4 жыл бұрын
Easy to see out front not so easy out back.
@adruuun4 жыл бұрын
@@AmesiesCorner Thanks for the reply I appreciate it!! Planning on picking up a N/A soon hopefully by the end of this year just haven't found a nice one
@MegaEddie455 жыл бұрын
Most of those quarter glass stickers are Japanese cartoon related
@tomtheplummer73224 жыл бұрын
Cool with enuff years and laps of the Sun the import is legal.
@andrewkiwi15 жыл бұрын
Also we got rh drive toyota caviler 2.4l motor rebadged GM crap. You know the one with the coil packs built into the engine cover that crap out regularly and the water pump and bypass pipe nightmare. How toyota got sucked into that i'll never know.
@Toolaholic75 жыл бұрын
Has that hose from hell know for leaking
@user-nl7ys1gn2m2 жыл бұрын
俺もね〜エムアール2好き🐙
@adaddylicious17483 жыл бұрын
I swear to god being a young car enthusiast is the worst thing ever, can't wait to grow up, get a 9-5 job, slave away, buy an MR2 and enjoy the rest life has to offer
@timramich5 жыл бұрын
MacPherson = low cost. That is the only reason to use it over a double wish-bone.
@timramich5 жыл бұрын
I've driven a US naturally-aspirated one, and I have to say that anyone who doesn't put in a turbo engine or v6 is just owning a paper-weight. They're painfully slow, and not by car guy standards. They're turds. Slower than stuff like Geo Metros.