Regular Car Reviews: 2000 Toyota MR2 ZZW30

[@ItsTooLateForMe]

I finally bought a car to replace my 1979 Chevrolet Chevette, and it was a 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder. I had no idea what it was like to actually drive a car until I got this. I look for reasons to go driving. "Well, I'm out of clean socks, better run to the WalMart 35 miles away and get more."

[@remissiveslave]

I do the same thing, just in less exciting cars haha. Like quite literally ran put of boxers recently, decided instead of doing laundry, I'll buy another pair. You didn't need to know any of this.

[@GECKOZFTW]

@@remissiveslave I just love driving overall. My first car is a Ford Ka. I'm not in love with its styling, but I love the way it drives and the functional interior. On a twisty road the Ka never fails to make me smile. For my next car I either want an Alfa Romeo 147, BMW E36 328i, or a Toyota MR2, either the SW20 or the ZZW30.

[@sporemaster97]

You described me with my AW11 :)

[@anthonybrunotheodd]

@Charles Godwin WOWSERS! You replaced your 1979 Chevette with a 2001 MR2? How long did you drive your Chevette? Consider how terrible the Chevettes were I have a lot of respect. I don’t mean to offend if you liked your Chevette.

[@agustinrosado1153]

I mean you used to drive a chevette I'm sure driving a 2005 ford ka would be like a rolls royce to you

[@scambroselauntrellus3681]

I wish I could articulate my anger the same way Mr. Regular can.

[@marklarizzle]

Hell yeah, fuck that "jussjayin" shit.

[@Renopus]

you know from this video alone i don't want to use that shitty 2-word sentence anymore.

[@zalien6]

Punching drywall is equally as effective

[@GeekTherapyRadio]

My $3,500 beater MR2 Spyder made me wonder why I dropped $40,000 on my used Audi S5 a few years prior. The Spyder is outrageous bang-for-the-buck fun.

[@brucelee7283]

you couldve out in a new 2zz engine, new 6 spd manual, with a supercharger for $9000......$12,500 for a 400hp brand new mr2 that will smoke the S5 all day

[@Epotheros]

@@brucelee7283 Didn't the oil pump in the 2zz usually catastrophically fail?

[@Weimerica8841]

@@Epotheros Really just a problem on track with R compound tires, but yes. Can be fixed with oil pump gears and a baffled pan for about $1k if taking it to the track. Still can fail with that but less likely

[@Dudeman9339]

you can easily daily the S5... not so much the MR2

[@Weimerica8841]

@@Dudeman9339 Plenty of people have daily driven MR2s. There are a hell of a lot more 300k+ mile ZZW30s than any generation of S5 lol

[@jcskehan]

The MR-S is an absurd car for anyone who decided that their miata needs to be even less practical, even lighter, and let's be honest here - a mid-mounted engine. It's perfect. And I love mine.

[@sugamai]

Me too, I bought my mr2 spyder last year on my birthday. I was and still am very happy with this car, it's so much fun. Unfortunately my car burns a ton of oil. 1zz engine is a hit or miss, some are super reliable while others burn a lot of oil. I don't want the engine to go out on me but if it ever did in the future I am going to 2zz swap it

[@highlanderfreelancer4553]

@@sugamai check out new Yamaha R1 engine. 90% of fast sport bikes are totaled in the first year 200hp with a chip flash and two average size guys can carry it across the room . Add 65 more hp and get it under 2000 pounds cheap. And a 14000rpm rev limiter with 6speed straight cut gears sequencal mechanical shift . That's what I dream of doing if I could afford to get a gen 3 Mr 2. There is a V8 R1 race motor called YS 40R but it's big money also with 14,000rpm red line . Also many turbo kits with or without pistons for R1 motors Check it out.

[@brucelee7283]

@@highlanderfreelancer4553 nahh a 2zz swap with a 6 spd manual would be easier and better. straight cut sequential gears with a 1 liter motor dont work well on cars.....good luck trying to get that thing moving from a standstill....the clutch will have a hard time engaging. you can only put a motorcycle engine in something that weighs under 1800 pounds

[@briandarlage9815]

I blew my engine in under 10 thousand miles due to oil starvation issue it has if you corner hard since they had to flatten the oil pan to fit the low profile. But, until that happened, I freakin' loved that car.

[@lordoftherims436]

@@brucelee7283 k24 with k20 head swap it, 280whp all motor or boost it too the moon and make 450whp with lower comp pistons and upgraded rods

[@gnarlycharlie4u]

"Nah he's still fun to party though." I died.

[@SpaceMissile]

but to be fair, you wouldn't want that fun party guy on a coast-to-coast road-trip, would you?

[@aimotax]

Damit regular car reviews, because of you now I'm looking for a 3rd gen mr2

[@RegularCars]

503productions bahahaha!

[@Cup_70]

RegularCars you shit. You've converted us.

[@danielziemba8045]

RegularCars I found your channel right around the time I was preparing to replace my Mazda Protege. Guess who's calling two AW11 sellers tonight.

[@herb414]

503productions There's one half a mile for sale from my house. Silver.. I think no spoiler?

[@22358]

Really? The ZZW30 is better than the SW20 because of it is newer and more reliable?

[@SilverScarletSpider]

I tear up every time I revisit this video. Roman's intro song was brilliant in encapsulating Toyota's pain and agony as they watched the youth walking out of their dealerships for NB miatas and other FWD coupes like the Chevy Cavalier. Before the minivan and SUV apocalypse happened, affordable mid-engine rear wheel drive coupes were the first to die, just as most other sports coupes soon followed. This was Toyota's last ditch effort in faith to appeal for the American public. And they answered, by promptly walking away in disgust.

[@TheCoolParnell]

Does anyone know that that song is based off of or is it totally original?

[@cadentannery4626]

@@TheCoolParnell some local PA band. I forgot but I saw a comment that gave the sourve

[@ScarletSwordfish]

@@TheCoolParnell It's based on the song Asheville (The Orange Peel) by They Might Be Giants.

[@JuanMacarioksp]

Now I own one and it was all because I saw this review.

[@RegularCars]

YAY!

[@apache1234657]

don't take your foot off the gas while turning ever lol

[@currencarlsen6720]

Juan Macario literally same. What year is yours

[@JuanMacarioksp]

Mine's a 2001!

[@currencarlsen6720]

Awesome! Mines a liquid silver 2002

[@danevans3333]

I've always thought that this car looked like a budget version of a Porsche

[@matthewimposter8010]

What's wrong with that? It is a budget Porsche isn't it?

[@danevans3333]

+Matthew Imposter arguably better than a porsche because the mid mounted engine makes it less tail happy than rear engined 911s

[@matthewimposter8010]

Dan Evans I own an 04 Red edition with 51k on the clock. Fantastic little cars.

[@danevans3333]

+Matthew Imposter they're nice. personally i have never been a fan of the styling of the third gen but i love the spirit of the mr2 which is present here

[@matthewimposter8010]

Fair enough. Styling wise it's very angle dependent. The worst angle is side on, like the boxter in a sense, but I think they look great from the front and rear plus looking along its length from either end when stood a few feet to the side. The face lifted Red edition colour combo looks particularly good. Look it up. I think they can look stunning with certain body kits and wheels too. I'm just a car nut - we all have have our own tastes so it's all good :)

[@skylersampsell716]

I remember my friends neighbor had one of these when I was a kid, bright yellow kept it in her garage 90% of the time. It was the first car that made me realize "huh, some things are too nice to trust other people to see them all the time."

[@TroublingStatue]

A RegularCars review on my birthday...I can die happy now.

[@sanqadj]

Happy birthday

[@g1gabyt3]

Happy Birthday

[@onelonejackal613]

Happy birthday !

[@RemnantCult]

We are near on birthdays. Happy Birthday.

[@iamthedrumandbassfarmer8735]

happy bidet

[@giuliocarmassi]

best car i've ever owned. Regret selling it for an S2000 everyday. But it's gonna come back. Oh yes it is. Let's see how the 2016 miata goes as far as light weight fun thing, otherwise the MR2 spider is coming back.

[@wadesloan]

So would you say the MR2 drives better than the S2000 or is it just more livable?

[@giuliocarmassi]

what i'm saying is that the S2000 is faster, and is more stable, and better built, and pushed hard is a better driving machine. BUT the engine in the back is beautiful, the weight and the handling and the torque make the MR2 a riot to drive from one traffic light to the other. The S2000 is incredibly boring unless you're driving at least 50-60 mph and even then when you rev, because down low, even in the REV2 is pretty weak. The MR2 sounds great, feels great, and responds great, right from the start, in the city, and in the canyons is out of this world. And costs nothing. The miata for example sounds nothing like the MR2. And doesn't have the same torque feel either.

[@wadesloan]

Giulio Carmassi thanks for the detailed reply! I'm trying to decide on a track/fun car and these 2 are on my lists. This really helps

[@giuliocarmassi]

Again, everything is so personal, and i of course suggest to always go the same day and try all the options. Even memory can play weird tricks. I find that a lot of the new electric steering, and heavier cars, are somewhat a step backwards in terms of fun, even machines like the boxters. With the automatic and the electric steering, they are a bit of cooler, faster golf GTI's, as opposed as a real thrill machine. Things like the MR2 have just another fabric. They just make you smile more, for me. They're like sex vs HD porn. :)

[@wadesloan]

haha I know exactly what you mean. I drove a 1988 Mazda RX-7 (FC) recently and I swear that was the best drive of my life! Also, your description of your experience with a mid-engined car was spot on. ***looks on Craigslist for MR2***

[@RareBrink]

Been driving one for about a year and a half. Fortunately, I have a fantastic shop that specializes in MR2s just 40 minutes away so I have had nothing but great advice and work in my time with it. My upgrades include lighter wheels, stiffer suspension, lowering springs, CIA intake, dual exhaust, gutted pre-cats and some nice aesthetic changes. I take good care of the engine and that means I have a 2002 with 80k miles on it that is Dynoing 135hp at the wheels (car is quoted at 138 at the crank when stock). These things are AMAZINGLY resilient and reliable. Mine has never so much as hiccuped in the 18 months I have driven it. The miata has a tax on it now. Everyone knows everyone wants one and that jacks up the prices. You can probably go on CL right now and find an MR-S and an NB miata for similar money but the NB is going to be way worse for wear an the equivalently priced ZZW-30. When your engine packs up you go grab a 2ZZ and plop it in. It is hard to get a car that feels anything like this car. Even among other midships it is unique. The steering is just SO direct and if you get a good intake and exhaust the noise they make is INTOXICATING. The styling is that of a much more expensive car. I blew one of my coworkers minds when I told him it was a car from 2002 and I paid 6k for it. I love this car to bits. This car has 5 flaws in my mind. Fortunately, some of them are easily solvable. The first is obviously space/practicality. I am extremely lucky to have a lifestyle that lets me use one as my ONLY car. There has only been 2 occasions where I needed a full sized trunk or an extra row of seats and both times I had a friend or roommate to help out. What this means for me is that I get to daily a sports car that is satisfyingly quick, looks and sounds awesome and gets good MPG. I will probably never have a commuter car more fun than this. I look forward to my drive to work everyday. The second problem is gearing. Unless you get the 6 speed, this cars gearing is too short. First gear is basically designed for getting you moving and THAT IS IT. It isn't even really comfortable to crawl through a parking lot in first in this car. You can launch in 2nd with incredible ease. 1st lines up with 2nd at like 2,000 RPM, it is bizarre. Fifth gear is too short. At 70mph in 5th on my car I need about ~3500 RPM give or take depending on incline. The car really wants to go 60 in 5th so you have to constantly keep on it to cruise at 70.This can grow quite tiresome. Third issue is noise. The cabin is not well insulated, you have a soft top, your engine, exhaust and all 4 tires are very close to you so you get lots of noise. On top of that, the cabin has lots of things that can rattle or squeek. I fixed most of my issues with a healthy application of dynamat but you will still get lots of noise coming in through the top. Fourth is a simple fix. The precats in the headers on this car like to self destruct and ruin your shit. Just take off the header pipe, knock the precats out, blow it all out with compressed air, give it a good scrub and put the pipes back on. You will gain a few HP, not have to constantly worry about the cats exploding and your car will produce a bit of a different smell that will really grow on you. Last problem isn't even consistent across all of this generation. Most 1ZZs end up burning oil as they get on in age. Mine is relatively healthy and burns about 1/3rd a quart of oil every 3k miles. Not enough to cause a problem but the issue is there. I have seen some 1ZZ get REALLY bad with burning oil. These are usually the people who source a cheap 2ZZ (you can find them in the Toyota Matrix and those are usually never driven hard) and swap it out. For some people these things can be a deal breaker. If you are looking for a fun sports car that is just staggeringly reliable then this is the car for you. I might be trading mine in to help buy an FRS soon but I am going to continue to hang out with MR2 people so I can continue to enjoy and appreciate these amazing cars.

[@vizualmrs]

what a great read. thanks

[@bladerunner1b]

No. Don't get rid of it you;ll regret it. Find a way to have both.

[@evan937]

Awesome post. I hope to one day own one of these. I have had a 2000 Corolla for 3.5 years and it has been great. My 1ZZ does not burn a drop of oil. I pray it never does...I pretty much check my oil on a daily basis just in case haha.

[@jonotwist]

+Evan93 yup pretty tourqey. form 3k to 4k. my matrix shares the same plant.

[@evan937]

+jonotwist It is funny you should say that. I have always thought these engines were pretty dam good Torque wise. I simply do not rev mine enough to notice alot haha. I have a four speed auto and never really rev past 3 grand. Do you think it is okay in general to rev these engines high?

[@heyitsfranklynn168]

This is legitimately one of my favorite videos ever made.

[@matthewosorio2500]

Just got mine an 02 and i don't regret it. I'm never selling it

[@Haloruler64]

Great to see my car (not this specific one) reviewed! It really does take time to grow on you, and it's a fantastic car once you get used to it. The lovely twitchy steering, the light weight, the sharp handling, it makes for a great driving experience. I daily mine, and reliability is great. By the way, the front badge isn't aftermarket. That's the eagle badge from the Japanese market. I have the same one, purchased at a Toyota dealer in Japan.

[@atrsaroma]

I dont think its the safety standards that kill compact MR layout. It's actually much easier to package in a front crumpled zone with no engine there, but rather it's the fact that compact sports car overall is such a niche market and doing MR layout kills the possibilities of platform sharing with any other cars. Companies simply cant justify the huge cost to develop a brand new platform for a car that wont even sell many. At this price point, it cant even act like that company's halo car.

[@chapsy1983]

That Back to the Future analogy. was abso-fucking-lutely spot on. Loved it.

[@markcarter3617]

I’ve got a 3rd gen 05 and maybe it’s not practical but it’s SUCH a nice place to be. I adore it.

[@Mladjasmilic]

Toyota Boxter

[@Deschain-um7jz]

Bento Boxter

[@fbiagent2848]

Midengine Miata, super car Corolla, poor man’s Porsche

[@joshuamartinez-go2hr]

😂😂😂

[@McCornville]

Is this Matt Farrah's million mile Lexus?

[@t1995roger10]

I thought that was Chris Harris million mile 2cv

[@zunedog31]

Hilarious comment!! (: (: (:

[@kuffednugget]

Damnit you beat me to it :/

[@coleadcock2874]

Bahaha nice!

[@froggodoggo79]

That's the Dacia Sandero!

[@RZFX619]

Your MR2 reviews, all three of them, are pure masterpieces. I seriously cannot express how much I resonate with them; they're perfect.

[@tractorsold1]

I got my 2003 MR2 and I'm not going back. Nothing else like it anywhere near that price.

[@feralshad0w]

I just got mine 6 months ago and I love it... I love it so much!

[@hacon4]

Because I watched your video I ended up buying a zzw30 from 2003, (post facelift) and I've been loving it! Thank you! I enjoy driving it so much more than my previous car (1999 Ford ZX2), and the SUV (Mazda CX9). I was going to get an s2000 or an sw20 before, but the S2000 was a bit expensive and the sw20s seemed unreliable and all seemed to have a lot of issues (or were naturally aspirated, and the NA sw20s feel SLOOOOOWWWWW). Your videos got me into cars and both ruined my life and made it infinitely better at the same time.

[@barfoom]

My first car was a '00 MR2 with 160k, won it off ebay and picked it up in York PA, learned on the drive home what precat failure was. After replacing the cat, the car emptied the oil pan faster than it could empty a quarter tank of gas. Put a remanufactured engine in at the auto hobby shop at the naval academy in Annapolis. Learned shortly after that 2 of the 6 water pump bolts are longer than the others but DO NOT go in the 2 raised holes on the water pump or the oil turns to starbucks. The car emptied the coolant system faster than it could empty a quarter tank of gas. Put another remanufactured engine in (they gave me a discount this time) and learned shortly after a long overdue rain that low speed, front end collisions with trees are fatal to the car. Barely broke even on the insurance payout. I'd do it all again. I learned a lot from that car.

[@davidagcole]

I have a SW20 turbo and a zzw30. Turbo for summer fun, mk3 for everyday. Love them both. For raw power, looks, thrills and spills the mk2 kills it, for running around town, tight parking spaces, great handling and fun daily driving the Mk3 is ideal. I've come to realise it's about choosing the right tool for the job.

[@Dudeman9339]

you dont have either of those cars. dont lie.

[@davidagcole]

@@Dudeman9339 my mk2 turbo is in my profile and header pics you reeeetard. Would you like to see my ZZW30 too? 😂

[@hityoutwo]

Your rant on the whole "just saying" culture is everything I felt but just couldn't express. Thank you

[@MyG36E]

I found a 2002 MR2 with 65,000 Miles with the only issue being a small dent in the rear fender for $7500. Guess what I'm getting in 2 weeks.

[@soapflavour7547]

how much my dad just bought a 2000 mr2 zzw30 for £950

[@currencarlsen6720]

Jake Thompson dude I'm looking at one with 74,000 on it tomorrow! For 7000

[@ThungStudios]

In the UK/Europe these cars are cheap as shit. In America you can't find one below $5,000 unless it's in awful condition or has over 150k on the odometer

[@MyG36E]

I ended up buying an S60R back in February, the MR2 had some more issues. It's getting tuned in a couple weeks.

[@maybelive765]

2ZZ swap?

[@infidel900rr]

I've owned a 2nd gen MR2, Miata, & M3 ... just watched this and now looking for 3rd gen MR2!

[@matthewimposter8010]

The last part where he wobbles the steering wheel is so true. The steering on these things is sublime. Very few cars achieve this degree of responsiveness and feel.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

I was confused, I thought he was getting torque steer.

[@matthewimposter8010]

Ben Torque steer doesn't happen in RWD cars.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

I know :) That's why I was confused heh, I get it now :)

[@mattevans1643]

MK1 MR2, no powersteering all feel all responsiveness.

[@pekachu1082]

Because of your video I ended deciding to get this car, 1 year and a half with this car already and I never get tired of driving it, I don't regret it..!

[@MatthewVanceMusic]

Same here!

[@DadDiaries]

Loved these cars since the AW11 in the 80's, my ZZW30 is just loads of fun, and so easy to work on!

[@martron7]

I got myself one. Silver, hardtop, pre-facelift 5-Speed. I love it so much. So much.

[@SpaceMissile]

_"You've never read a challenging book, have you!?"_ This is such a good line in that rant

[@lurk7967]

Eh RCR rants a lot, the millennial ones have gotten a bit predictable at this point.

[@CarlClifford]

I had the joy of owning a 2004 MR2 Spyder for two years in my early 20s. It really is the most impractical fun you can have for under $10,000. It handles like a go cart, there's enough power to make you smile, and when the cat\c issue finally kills the engine (and it will unless it's removed), it'll be OK, because you spent so little, yet had so much fun.

[@bign3ck]

I love this car too, just wish toyota used the 190bhp ZZ Li engine from the Celica, would have been amazing and a Lotus Elise rival.

[@shaneking4312]

bign3ck The mrs has the 2zz here in Europe and a lsd

[@FREDSharPeiXbully]

@@shaneking4312 NO IT DOES NOT!!!!!! There is a few here in Europe and Japan and USA who do a 2zz swap and Moreover it would of out sold the lotus Elise as it would of being half the price ..

[@lomfmur]

Im 99% certain the whole reason they never stuck the 2ZZ in these is because they’d completely kill off any reason to buy a Celica and seriously undermine the Lotus’

[@BrendanMacWade]

It was the end of Toyota for me - when this and the Celica went away

[@Choom-li]

I can agree, but the GT86 brought some faith back for me

[@ipposaur]

Darude Her Right In The Sandstorm™ inb4 "hurr durr moar horsepower" hate comments

[@masonreed6845]

Brendan A. MacWade and the supra?

[@BrendanMacWade]

Mason Reed Ah yes, I had thought the Supra was discontinued in 2001. But like the Mister Two, the last new ones were sole in 2002. The Celica went away in 2003.

[@mouse100111]

+Brendan A. MacWade FT-1 tho

[@IntrepidRacer13]

I just want to thank you guys for posting these on Mondays. It makes the worse day of the week just that little bit better. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@thomaswilliamson5630]

Because of this review i bought a 3rd gen mr2 and its my first stick shift car all I can say is Thank you Mr Regular

[@Toyota4Life]

This car is UNDERRATED . Better then the overrated Mazda. I want to buy one of these looking right now

[@brianv3ntura]

Toyota4Life gotta be careful woth the high mileage ones..pre 04 1zz are notorious for oil consumption... I just ended up doing a 2zz and c60 swap and boy this is what the 3rd gen mr2 shouldve had all along...pretty much a poorman lotus elise.

[@flubvxpr]

brianv3ntura isn’t the oil consumption just the precats, and can’t you just get rid of them?

[@keeboyyy]

@@flubvxpr Bingo

[@flubvxpr]

Bob Climax I’m only fourteen leave me alone. Idk everything.😂😂lol

[@braydoncoate]

Better than the overrated mazda, def no bias here "toyota4life"

[@theblishknovk]

Bought one as a daily drive to get to school and work. Im in love. Makes no power but goes around corners faster than anything. This is the definitive poor mans lotus. Its rediculously fun. I plan to 2zz 6spd lsd swap it eventually.

[@nezerac]

Empty road....owner says "do whatever you want"....and no donuts? What country are you from?

[@appelpower1]

He's from Swaziland. Obviously.

[@nezerac]

appelpower1 I think a swazi touting fascist would even enjoy doing a donut -_-

[@appelpower1]

nezerac True, but hospitality is being given the opportunity to be rude. It's the job of whoever is given his hospitality to respect and not exploit the other person's trust, thereby not using the opportunity to be rude. This is counter-intuitive, but not doing this makes you a complete arse.

[@nezerac]

appelpower1 Not true. I enjoy my car and if I can beat on it with reckless abandon I don't mind consenting to a little abuse. There's a difference between doing a little burnout, doing a few donuts versus taking the opportunity to be a reckless and dangerous driver. The confidence of the owner is more important than the confidence of the driver.

[@appelpower1]

nezerac True, but even then it's quite rude to do donuts in somebody else's car, or maybe that's just me.

[@WhiteCharisma]

Always loved the series and kept peeking at their prices. Use to be much higher than today's prices that's for sure. I remember just 3 years ago they were going above 12 grand all the time and there was nothing you could do about it. Glad you highlighted it! I don't think I'll own one, but I've always liked it and would love to drive it!

[@Unb3arablePain]

Unpopular opinion: This car is better than the Mazda Miata.

[@MindBlowerWTF]

Unbearable Pain "just saying"

[@dafiltafish]

If you are an RR fan, then yes, yes it is.

[@TheBIGJake111]

shouldnt be unpopular, the mx5 is awesome. but id rather have mid engine, i almost got one of these mr2s...... but id rather have the frunk and trunk of a Boxster. So i drive a boxster, light, nimble, not huge power. Its like a juiced up mx5 just the engine is in the middle and i fit (6 ft 3 size 14 shoes)

[@JerryKosloski]

Unbearable Pain I can agree with that. Mazda may have the Mazdaspeed Miata which has a better power/weight ratio. The only problem is that they are special editions which makes them rare. That's why the MR2 is better. They're quite a bit easier to find.

[@VeeAre6]

In what way? The power to weight?

[@jirehjirehjirehjireh]

Owned a 2006 Toyota Solara convertible for awhile. Pretty basic car for single aunts but I fell in love with the drop top. I NEED one of these MR2s now

[@collarbonecam]

So you're a Toyota fanboy? When will we see someone offer up a mk4 supra for you to review?

[@DomV123]

Or mk3

[@ErnestoPicazo92]

or a celica gt-four

[@JoeBernard10]

Or a Prius. looooool

[@ErnestoPicazo92]

Joe Bernard or a 10th gen corolla LE

[@leonhart423]

***** Or a GTS with a DAMN STICK

[@RIPCompanionCube]

Man, this really is a return to form. This feels very reminiscent of your older videos. I'm so cool with this.

[@i.m.22]

Last year I bought my NB Miata, I never had a car that was so much fun to drive. Fast Forward to now, just picked up my MR-S......😅

[@FILIPINOTUNER]

Nice. Which one do you like more in terms of sport driving?

[@i.m.22]

@@FILIPINOTUNER Without a doubt the MR-S!

[@lazarus30001]

Your enthusiasm and honest outlook bring a positive light to my sky. Keep up the excellent work.

[@ridiculouslyblue]

Beat me to the punch in the wintertime, I was gonna offer ya my zzw30 to review when it was warm enough to not have to wear a parka with the top down. It is a blast of a little car, it's more exciting than a base miata, cheaper than an s2000, and yeah, when it comes down to it, it's just a corolla that got put together backwards.

[@xXxXcrosbykidXxXx]

Honestly that little steering input at the end blew my mind.. Literally just gave me a massive desire to drive a mr2, that's by far the tightest steering I've ever seen on a stock street car

[@strengthbuild]

It's 4AM and I'm typing a paper on the constitutionality of journalists leaking classified documents. I guess I have ONE more moment to spend away from this Google Docs file.

[@BMAD_Christoph27]

This review (among many) has contributed in me having bought 2, it also has contributed to my first crash so there's that. I'd never let go of this car, well unless it's got a tree stuck in the bonnet like my first one. Even had it repainted in a beautiful Sakhir orange last summer.

[@Missileworksllc]

"he's still fun to party with though" had my fuckin dying. thanks!

[@darklord7979]

Came back to this video after the new MR2 announcement and I am still glad to say I own a zzw30

[@Aglai76]

Has it been officially announced?

[@johngerritsen908]

GReat little sports car.This is what driving is all about .NOT too powerful but braking /handling /cornering is up with the best .A mini Porsche at a fraction of the price .Eat humble pie Miata fans.

[@narlycharley]

You've hit the nail on the head with this one. I drove my buddies third gen and instantly fell in love. We were going through some twisty's and had a near death moment due to it's fun snap over steer. Haha! I will one day own one just to have fun with. With a 2ZZ, these are some of the most fun you can have on four wheels.

[@Oldieschrauber]

Looking at this again, realising its already 7 years online, I feel old...

[@ianedmonds9191]

Used to own a gen 2 Mr2 - loved it and drove it to death. Rust got it eventually. I've been driving a BMW 320i for the past few years but feeling the need for some mid engined mayhem again. This review is helping me justify an already made decision. Luv and Peace.

[@Threatfully]

RegularCar's guy reviews... Himself?

[@TheLaXandro]

This is a 19xx Homo Sapiens, the official human of Regular Car Reviews.

[@TheFroInBristow]

Jacob West #deep

[@dasko3]

ZZ Top did the song for Back to the Future Part 3 and this is the ZZW30, so that analogy is even more apt.

[@DarkFiber23]

ZZ Drop Top

[@roman8724]

I hate new cars thick a pillars how about instead of additional safety features just make it harder for morons to get drivers licensees

[@shaft9000]

Andrew Zimmerman amen. A driver's license used to be a privilege that you had to pay to go to a special school for, but now everyone has a "right" to absent-mindedly hurl 2+ tons of death down the road everyday so they can "contribute to society" while we wreck the biosphere with a billion cars nobody enjoys using. Hell, they might have a prayer of actually getting something meaningful done in what little spare time they could muster if they took the bus or train instead.

[@legionofdoom2009]

shaft9000 But in the US, bus and train systems either don't exist, or they suck ass. Yeah, sure, there's millions of miles of railroads with freight trains going up and down them everyday, but not a single passenger train to be found (unless you're so lucky to be able to live in an area where AmTrak serves). You see that, people?!? That's how LITTLE your political and corporate overlords think of YOU!

[@shaft9000]

Not only that, legion, in the 1940s in Los Angeles where i live there was a major effort to build a subway system, but it was later ripped out due to payoffs from tire and auto corporations. Google 'the GM streetcar conspiracy" for another example.

[@inudude15]

legionofdoom2009 Sadly Amtrak isn't even that good. The best public transit I've experienced personally is actually the Metro in Washington D.C. Super fast, punctual, clean, stupid easy. Honestly it really does suck that we don't have better public transport because it would be so nice if we did. Granted, some parts of the U.S. just can't support it. Hell, my own state of Pennsylvania, if you drive it top to bottom, you can spend eight hours in one state driving, so a bus or train might not be the answer. And other areas are so remote or rural that there's just nothing there to support a bus or rail line. But it does suck that in many cities, the public transport is useless and the roads are almost worse. If anything, there should be a joint system of good public transport in the city, and then a sort of ZipCar, or other car share program for between cities. Have a car to do the longer hauls and then be able to just hop a train to move about the city, so much easier and it would take unnecessary cars off the road...

[@awesomeologyism]

Because unfortunately, shit still happens. There are always going to be split-second bad decisions, bad road conditions, and simple mistakes that can end very, very badly.

[@aquaticko]

This has been one of my favorite cars since it came out. Those proportions, the simple styling details, the single-mindedness and impracticality. Yes; I would buy one and swap in a 2ZZ, because it's fun.

[@Rogers1977]

My buddy let me drive his once. It's a fun little car!

[@quailmint8015]

When I was about 9 or 10 years old my dad had one. It was the first convertible I had ever road in, and I have many great memories of riding down the highway with the top down, and the wind in my hair.

[@bones6978]

" the aftermarket just can't compare" *Laughs in techno pro spirit*

[@sugamai]

Thankfully there is a good amount, Enough in my opinion but hard tops are so expensive

[@Mexerxes]

I have this car and absolutely love it, it's the best daily driver for an enthusiast - light and nimble, economical and cheap to maintain, has "some" creature comforts but above all, fantastic to drive. Was waiting for this review to come out.

[@sidharthchand8072]

Do the ford probe

[@Sheehy223]

Huehuehuehuehue

[@opl500]

Just sayin

[@Sheehy223]

Did Mr. Regular waste basically half a video recently doing nothing but yelling about how much he hates people who say "just saying"?

[@ciscogomez]

man! I have one.wanted 1 since my cousins boyfriend had a black one in 2000.They are completely legit, engine is super reliable and they are so light that they feel a lot faster than they are really going! 10/10

[@ciscogomez]

ManinDbox!! Dude! You are so right! I already did that! Found. 2000 solar yellow and changed the manifold for one without precats right then. It's the most fun car I have ever had!!

[@OmegaSwitch]

I smile every time I see one of these... which is a rare event indeed.

[@BrokenSet]

It looks like a Porsche 918 Turbo 'cause of that flat back. I like it.

[@alexstepanski]

The sw20 is a awesome car, I love it no doubt as a fellow Toyota addict, but I feel they are luxurious and their larger size makes them better for drag racing... the aw11 and mrs are my favorites, the aw11 was probably the best drivers car I've ever experienced, the 4age is great but a 20v 4age aw11 is a game changer, it turns a humble mr2 into an exotic Italian race car, feels fast sounds fast and the handling.. with some decent springs, koni yellows.. performance tires... pure nirvana.

[@samisntreal3278]

2023 update. Less of these available, all of them have more miles. And they are no longer cheap.

[@12ealDealOfficial]

Found and bought a 2001 MR2 Spyder because of this review. A new motor, cat delete, clutch, headlights, clutch master cylinder, windshield, brake lines, e brake cables, rear brake calipers, double din dot matrix Sony head unit, fresh hoses, bolts, plugs, and gaskets later, and I still paid less for it pre-crazy than what the typical post-crazy asking price is. Couple of cheap metal ramps with a weight capacity of 1,500 pounds, and you can do anything on this car shade tree without having to jack it up. People love the car too. I call it the Poorsche.

[@N54-]

Looks like a small Porsche

[@jfv65]

Siege be carefull what you wish for... because intermediateshaft bearing horrors...

[@TheBIGJake111]

jfv65 god not a soul will mention the car without this. Slap a new ims in for a few K (its a porsche expect to pay to upkeep it) and go on about your day. The failure rate is 1% to 8% depending on year. As long as you change the oil often and dont garage queen the car its unlikely to fail anyways.

[@goldmegaman1000]

@@TheBIGJake111 what is garage queen

[@nvcobalt]

I liked this review. I wasn't sure what to expect because A LOT of people talk crap about it but i love this car!

[@Bluith]

we got da frunk~

[@maxskullic9879]

This car was made the same year as my Grand Marquis... 21 years ago this was the future.... My Grand Marquis was still living in the 70s... and that's why I love it!

[@ketvector4469]

What's the song this time?

[@johncain4071]

Darude - Sandstorm

[@2Ensta]

AstroTesla Darude - sandstorm, obviously

[@Makjeh]

Rick Astley- Never Gonna Give You Up

[@Silvermoss-Auto]

You can find all of Mr.Regulars music on lemonparty.org

[@N0rthsideDonutz]

AstroTesla yur butt.

[@smcleod04]

I have been waiting for this review for what feels like all of my life

[@Windrammer]

Death by snap oversteer is the most glorious death of all

[@theothertonydutch]

I really love the look of the first MR2. There used to be a guy in the town where I grew up and there was a guy who had a black/gold one. I loved that thing the first time I saw it. Black. Gold.

[@DjXXS3RL]

All Japanese cars look ahead of its time

[@danieldoesgaming6243]

thank you for this i love that yall recorded this in town too

[@captsomeguy1]

You misspelled Reviews Just saying....

[@miketaylor17302]

I love this channel because I live in York, PA and they drive past places I know and I get to say "Hey, I know exactly where that is" Keep it up you guys

[@CooperCarr]

If you zoom and walk with your camera stabilizer you won't see your shadow.

[@saxwastaken]

Cooper Carr Or if they start recording on the opposite side so the shadow is behind him.

[@saxwastaken]

***** Silly pub music just makes my booty shake too much.

[@CooperCarr]

***** nah cause then the car would be a silhoutte

[@justanotheryoutubeuploader]

Cooper Carr gopros don't zoom

[@CooperCarr]

justanotheryoutubeuloader Didn't know it was a gopro. They need to get a patreon page so they can get some legit gear.

[@livewiya]

I've been waiting for the 3rd gen MR2 review! This is a car I've wanted for a while.

[@AdoringFan]

Too bad the USA didn't get the MG TF. It's like the MR2's British cousin.

[@getdownwithderpy]

Every time I hear the intro to this video I cry a little. I love my ZZW30 It was my first car and still is my daily. Every word in this video is the sad, sad truth. But is is definitely fun to drive.

[@audiwankenobi361]

"Juss sayin'" bruh...."this was my favorite review "....juss sayin.

[@Doctor_Mambie]

Just realised how they got their names The AW10 / AW11 was powered by a 4A, The SW20 / SW21 was powered by a 3S, & The ZZW30 was powered by a 1ZZ. Hence why they’re refereed to as W10’s, W20’s, and W30’s, because the first letter is based on the engine in it.

[@kayvalencia2223]

“NO YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO DRIVE STICK...JUST SAYIN”

[@brianjoyce9040]

Very well done. Funny, informative, nostalgic and everything about a great vehicle. Thx man

[@rfouR_4]

AWWWWWN RAYMMZZ.

[@yungfishe]

I LOVE Back to the Future III, and i love my MR2 Spyder!

[@sherifelsharkawyful]

Is that Matt Farah's million mile Lexus I see? Sorry, it was inevitable.

[@DustySquitoNM]

Still pressing the "4" key on repeat. Thank you for this gem.

[@logicerrormusic]

i miss Mister 2

[@DinoDudeDillon]

Can't thank this video enough for reintroducing me to that TMBG song. Thanks Roman.