1991-1995 Toyota MR2 | Review and What To LOOK for when Buying One

[@RCShufty]

I had a 94 NA MR2 back in 2004, it was the first proper car I bought after finishing Uni and getting a fulltime job. God I loved that car, it was like driving a go-kart around on the road!

[@Miguelsgarage]

Time to get another one!!! What do you drive now?

[@e2622]

You forgot to mention checking the bottoms of the doors at the pinch welds This is so common, It's one of the first places I check. New doors are NOT cheap for desirable, rare cars like this one. Most places will charge 200 bucks to paint a door too. These expenses add up. Thanks for making an easy checklist. Very cool of you.

[@Miguelsgarage]

Very true!!! I completely forgot about adding that for the video! Thanks for sharing! Question - do you work on MR2s? Based on your knowledge, I assume you at least know people that have these cars and I'm searching for one. Please email me at [e-mail] so we can discuss further. Thanks!

[@milos1336]

I saw this car once and fell in love with it instantly. Dream car unlocked

[@Lennart.R.LK.Bonsai]

what a beauty. one of my local used car dealers has had a second generation mr2 turbo for years but they don't want to sell it. keep on the good content.

[@Miguelsgarage]

It sure is! Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate it!!

[@BobbyDeniroX]

Better than a ferrari. You could argue it was more successful and iconic and reliable for sure.

[@Miguelsgarage]

Definitely got the reliability part 🤣 Iconic, I’m not sure…

[@BobbyDeniroX]

@@Miguelsgarage More people talk about mr2 because it was more attainable as a mass market sports car. It was a successful car worldwide and memorable in the real world. Ferrari brand is more iconic I suppose you could say.

[@BobbyDeniroX]

@@Miguelsgarage Most people look at prestige and dream about the badge. But I look at the success of the car itself and it's sales and that it is realistically attainable. Mr2 outsold all ferraris I bet and it still exists today where people still use them.

[@Dankturboz]

Agreed, in 2024 Toyota makes 3 cars with a manual transmission in the US. Ferrari makes 0 cars with a manual transmission. Ferrari fell off

[@Brandon212096]

Great! I love my 91' NA, like you said its slow but still feels like a go-kart 👍

[@Miguelsgarage]

I had a 91 NA!! Hardtop! I have a few videos of it right here on my channel. I do like the sharpness of the gen1 MR2s. You can definitely feel the tuned suspension was softened for the 93+ cars.

[@nrs6956]

Great review of a great car. Thank you. Owner of 91T!

[@Miguelsgarage]

Thank you and thanks for watching! Please consider subscribing if you haven’t! I appreciate it!

[@nftminter7922]

You should have mentioned factors that affect prices, like lack of rust, rarity by year, and body type i.e. 1993 hardtops cost way more, as do 1995 turbos, and features such as fog lights and center console, premium stereo, and factory alarm. While these are not mechanical issues to look out for, they are definitely things to know when looking and questioning prices/value.

[@Miguelsgarage]

Those are all good and valid points! Thanks for sharing!

[@7771ham]

I have a 1993 hard top 2GR and it’s the best thing ever!

[@nftminter7922]

@7771ham what part of the country? I'm in Virginia with a bone stock 93 na ht. Have been considering a 2gr swap, but a stock example is the true rarity nowadays!

[@7771ham]

@@nftminter7922 a stock one is very hard to find. I found a bone stock 91 turbo in 2021 for 10k was a great deal tbh. I actually got my 2GR mr2 in the state you live in man. I’m from Oklahoma I had to get a plane ticket fly there and drive it ALL the way back. It was a crazy drive. No a/c no heat and no radio.. over 24 hour drive. Biggest drive I’ve ever made. But i made it because it was a car I REALLY wanted. I also knew, that the 2Gr mr2 will eventually become unaffordable. Just like the Supra. So I knew what what I had to do

[@nftminter7922]

@7771ham definitely one of the few cars worth making that kind of drive for! I recently moved from AZ and had to trailer mine but would much rather have driven it instead of a truck. The roads here were worth the move though! Just have to fight rust now!

[@philbro1829]

MIRROR vs REAR SHIELD... no problem and you"re no DIM WIT ! Thanx for your intel

[@Miguelsgarage]

CRAP! I didn't realize I said mirror HAHAHA. Nice catch! Thanks for watching!

[@wundertiere]

I love these cars! Hard to imagine that most of them are 30+ years old! I'm currently completly rebuilding my 90s NA, so it will last me a little longer 😊

[@UnseenSpirit]

Good video. I'm getting a MR2 Mk2 turbo soon. Been binging on various videos haha. The snap oversteer scares me a bit (it's quite wet in the UK) but I'll treat it gently when I get it

[@Miguelsgarage]

Thank you! I appreciate your support! If you get a 93+, snap oversteer has been corrected with suspension changes and bigger tires. Some people complain about the dynamic of the car changing after the upgrades, but it's not that pronounced for most people. If you buy an early car, upgrade the suspension and add wider tires in the back. You'll be fine!

[@edrixb58]

@@Miguelsgarage I’m looking to get one for track use. Should I get a 93+ or would upgraded suspension(coilovers/arms) fix the snap oversteer issue on the 91-92 models?

[@grqfes]

@@edrixb58 sorry for being an ass but can you read fucking english dude

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

I definitely want one

[@michaeliannelli9495]

I'm buying a used one 1991 turbo model, previous owner claims head gasket leak. What should I look out for. As well any issues I should be warry of to fix the car; I heard the understeering is pretty bad.

[@davidparisi4980]

Very cool little car,Toyota's camaro.

[@DavidLecuona-y6v]

MK 6 Celica 1.8 the car of my dreams , the car I own and drive.

[@henryhytmiah4844]

Mint condition with a stock radio 📻 👌 👏 👍 🙌 baby supra with mid engine

[@Miguelsgarage]

Ahhh shit… you just reminded me of another of my favorite features… the retractable power antenna!!!

[@cobinn7943]

I WILL get one one day

[@dylanmatthews1484]

Had 2 of these , but mk 1 and mk 3. Considering buying a MK2. I also have owned 4 celicas and 1 supra . But I still prefer the mr2.

[@ogagaDotTech]

I was actually calling it the poor man's Ferrari 😂

[@michaelthompson2967]

I miss my 1990 red t top mr2. Better than spending lots for a FERRARI lol.

[@Thedoug369]

Just K swap it. We have a 91 K24 6 speed na car that's putting around 300hp to the wheels. It doesn't need a turbo I'm here to tell ya. Thing is stupid fast as is. Its probably gonna get boosted anyway soon. Yeah it has the big Wilwood brakes.

[@7771ham]

Personally I would go 2GR mainly due to sound. K motors at the end of the day are 4 bangers and sound like 4 bangers. They make a lot of power too. But 2GR sound you just can’t beat!

[@ma70cx]

I would love to own one of these beauties, however, that mid engine layout is tight and harder to work on. I’ll just keep my Supras and own this car in 1/24 scale 😂

[@Miguelsgarage]

They both have their plus and minuses 🤣 either way you can’t go wrong!!

[@olgatrilogymartin3143]

I own a mr2 great car to drive unfortunately lost my licence speeding !

[@adamcarlson2389]

Do you need to sell it?

[@F1Guy-Guy]

Take it for a drive I wish