Great delivery of a video. Quick and to the point. Thank you for your efforts and the review and highlights to look for. it's refreshing to see someone being so professional
I purchased an 2001 from Serra Group in Traverse City, MI. It had 59K on clock, and was snowing when I tested. I was so happy I paid full price. Put con on trailer to its winter storage point and within 5 miles off trailer check engine light comes on.....GRRRRR. Pulled O2 sensors and cat1 was empty, cat2 was intact/semi-clogged. Burns oil at rate of ~1qt per 500 miles.....GRRRR! Contacted dealer.....informed car sold as-is not Serra Group issue.....GRRRRR! Pulled service history.....Random misfires, previous owner asking "what is wrong with my car?" at Serra Group service center. Dealer still claimed "sold as is" and did not know of condition. DO NOT BUY from Serra Group. P
Thanks for the comment and I also watch your videos.... You guys do some good stuff! Have 2zzGE with 6spd from Celica GTS dropout. .....from MI...crusty lump, but it will live and thrive again.....doing bolts zero full rebuild.....bores a little egged....but still going to build! Watch for future posting as I hope to give back to the RUclips community. NOTE: It will be a slow process. P
@@dimlylitgarage9785 Hello again Dimly Lit Garage, Finished 2ZZ-GE install with C60 and added TRD Torsen type LSD. Finished at end of Michigan season, but still got to drive 600 miles! Finally got the original 1ZZ-FE to my work for tear-down and it was totally sooted. Head was BLACK from too much oil. Believe I also have the ring issue as pistons are rocking in the bore......, but just pre-cat issue may have added to problems, as they where "gone" and "half gone" on banks 1 and 2 respectively. Will be tearing this engine down within the next few weeks to bore gauge and determine if I can salvage the block. Keep posting! Mr. P
My car with the cat converter problem did 360k kilometers before the oil consumption became too much, not bad for a bad engine. I'm getting another engine and adding a turbo, what a great driving machine.
Now it’s not so much that the precat failure causes the car to burn oil, but 2000-2002 models featured piston rings that were slightly oval in shape instead of a perfect circle so they will be more likely to burn oil on to the precats. This gets them white hot and that’s when parts will break off and wind up in the motor and it will normally burn astronomical amounts of oil at that point and normally take a rod bearing with it. 2003 onward MR2’s have revised pistons rings that allegedly fixed this issue.
Good video but the precats failing are a symptoms of an engine burning oil not the cause. Pre 2006 engines on the spyder had major oil burning issues due to piston design (they finally remedied it properly for the last of the mr2's in 2006/07). The oil residue coats the precats and starts to break them down which then ultimately leads to a blown up a engine. Removing the precats will remove the potential for grenading your engine but it won't solve the oil burning issue.
it amazes me how much they go for in the US etc. just bought a very clean, 2004 with 62k miles from the auctions today for £1500. granted that was auction price but the same car would only be around £2500+ as a private sale. only bought it as a winter beater to keep my other car (FC3S) off the road in the bad weather but I've already grown attached to it so i may just keep it longer.
Lightweight sportscars are usually quite economical so they end up being bought for trophy wives in UK or as weekend toys and when the warrantee is up the second hand car market is flooded with them. Sports cars in UK are like bumble bees, when the sun shines and the flowers bloom, sports cars come out to play.
What about repair parts like gas tank etc. I've been looking but haven't seen anything makes it hard to be ok with buying one if cant get vehicle specific replacement parts..... looking to make a daily driver.
Thanks for this guide, you managed to cram a lot of useful info in a small amount of time (the bits about how to check the pre cat are particularly nice to know). Do you know if there are specific issues to look for in pre-2003 models? I've heard they have reliability issues that post facelift did not have. About the production quality I have a slight critic to make: the music was really loud at first, and globally the sound quality is not very nice to the ears, sometimes it saturates. Thanks again for all the infos!
Precats, and the SMT transmission is relatively weak, thats pretty muc hthe only weaknesses i found so far in mine. other than that the annoying thing is the radio antenna. but thats probably just me whos bugged about it.
I owned a 2003 Spyder from about 20,000 miles to 125,000 miles - it was a great car and I would probably still own it if not for one thing - it had the sequential manual transmission option and once that developed a fault that could not be resolved after spending over $2,000 at a Toyota dealership it became obvious that no economic repair was possible. I actually quite liked the SMT, but the first warning was when it developed a fault at about 30,000 miles - that was fixed under warranty. The problem is that the SMT was unique - this was the only car that Toyota used it on and many Toyota service shops had never even seen one - nobody knew how to diagnose faults in them so the dealerships just swapped parts until the fault went away - not too much of a problem when the vehicle is still under warranty, but it gets very expensive very quickly when it isn't. When the second set of problems started at 125,000 miles the dealership was at least honest enough to admit that, short of replacing all of the sensors on the transmission, and the transmission control computer and the engine control computer they didn't know how to fix the problem and they weren't prepared to guarantee that even that would definitely fix it. There are very few people with the knowledge and skills needed to attempt do-it-yourself repairs on a Toyota SMT - if you happen to be one of them then you will already know what is involved - if you aren't, then don't even think of trying. So, my advice would be to avoid the SMT models like the plague, watch out for pre-cat problems (I never had any) and don't be too afraid of vehicles with over 100k miles on them since (apart from the SMT) these cars are very sound.
Great video bud. Thank you. I've been waffling on various 15 year old sports cars to possibly get and was mainly looking at the Mk1 Audi TT (essentially a Golf MK4 with much more stylized body) as well the Chrysler/Mercedes Crossfire, but in being a long time Toyota fan / owner (I have an older Tacoma and brand new XB) I think I want a Spyder. I remember how much I liked them when they first came out (when you were 5 lol) and much like the Mk1 TT it is now somewhat of a classic at this point. We've had a VW Cabrio for the last 15 years and while that car made me a very qualified mechanic, it did so to the point that I never want to own a German car again. Same with the TT. It seems most owners of them spend much more time fixing them than driving. Toyota for the win. I might as well have three.
I wiped the inside of the exhaust and my finger was powder coated black. Didn't care, wanted the MR2, gave him the check. LOL. It's my problem now but I do indeed intend to swap out the 2ZZ + 6MT when possible. Can't afford a Lotus and this thing is even more of a desirable classic IMO.
Thanks for great info. Thinking to buy one, but not many in my town, so probably heading a few hours away to bigger city with more inventory. Now I can ask seller specific questions before making a long trip to confirm if there's any point in my travelling. Thanks again!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the sequential manual transmission does have a clutch; it's just electronically controlled. When you shift you are just sending an electrical signal to the ECU to engage the clutch and shift for you.
Great video. These are great cars that people just weren't really smart enough to appreciate for what they really were. Too bad they didn't last longer, production-wise.
Viewing one tomorrow. Interesting on how to check the pre cats. I've got a face lift to look at later in the week which is the one I'm more interested in. Good vid.
You say to parts market is sparse do you mean for mods or for repairs? Gonna be my daily driver if I get one.... I don't want to be stuck with a car I have scrounge and pay high prices for.
Only use AMSOIL!! You will notice the seat of the pants performance difference over Mobil 1 because AMSOIL is a true 100% synthetic. Saw the Mobile 1 on your shelf.. Easy mod!
This vid is fairly old so not sure you'll get or see my question... but I love the sound of your mr2. I just got a 2001 all stock base. No mods at all. Would you care to share any specifics how you got yours to sound so good. Would appreciate it. And thanks for making video.
I rarely drive my MR2, probably once or twice a week ( year 2000, and same color as yours) sometimes, it wont get start if i hvnt driven it for a week (hv to jump start it) , even some times, it wont restart after a short drive (after few days not starting it). Some say I hv to drive it more often or it could be because of the starter (which Im so zero- knowledge of). TQVM in advance. Btw, my mileage is already pass 204,000 km (126,760miles), & it has already been converted to manual transm. when i bought it
I have heard that you should avoid the (quasi-automatic) sequential manual transmission. I guess it is more likely to have problems. Would you agree with that?
Video showcasing the practicality of the car boot space etc? I tend to travel a lot with my misses and was wondering if her massive handbag will fit in a mr2?
Thank you!!! Great video. No one shows the trunk area. I am working with my son to get one. I am curious, what about the timing belt? Or does it have a chain? What is the expected replacement
I am in the market for a MR2 currently looking at one that is 1500 miles away at a dealership. I have a friend who lives there that will test drive it for me. BUT is it out of line for me to ask the dealership to pull the 02 censors off and check if the pre cats are intact? Also this particular Spyder has had 8 previous owners and under 80,000 miles. Help!!
Good video! I'm looking ta a 2001 Spyder for purchase. The dealership mechanic inspected the pre-cats and said they're good. I've also heard you can do another visual inspection by placing a black cloth or t-shirt underneath the exhaust pipe end and revving the engine a few times and check for white particles that have settled on the black cloth. Is this a good test? Can you see the white particles inside the exhaust when it's sitting?
TQ for the concised info. I bought a 2nd-hand MRS (yr 2000) with the same color of yours. Just wanna know, is it common for MRS to fail to start up if we dont drive it for a week or so? And,I've had few experiences where sometimes when i make a quick stop after a long drive at the highway, the car just suddenly fail to start. Luckily i always keep a set of jumper in the cabin to jump start. TQ in advance
Just bought a 2002 124k $2700 Oxygen sensors bank2 sensor1 code and Bank1 sensor2 light is on and the owner told me it burns little oil, your right man what should I do? Thanks any input would be appreciated
I feel sorry for my cousins across the pond here in uk I bought mine last year with 103k miles full service history nothing wrong with it for £1500 the market in America is crazy overpriced
4. yep...a Miat has more space - I rather daily a Miat haha 5.yes the struggle is real...all the JDM companies stopped making parts for this car. I was looking for TEIN coilovers everyone and every said they don't make it any more.
What mph is the perfect time to shift gears in the semi-automatic Spyder ? If you're at 15mph you go to 2 and at 30mph you would go to 3 ? Is it every 15mph ?
The early gen mk2 was really prone to this but the mr2 spyder is definitely more balanced in the corners. It can still bite you if you're not careful since it does have that rear weight bias but overall it doesn't deal with snap oversteer much.
Dimly Lit Garage I just wish the Spyder looked so.... 90's. The MR2 looks like a space ship, the Spyder just looks like a car you'd find on Tween magazine.
Would a 2003- be a good first car for a 16 year old, I’ve always admired Toyotas unique cars
This is still the most relevant and quickest buying guide for MR2 lovers.
Even though I know all this info and this video was played on autoplay, it is a great video for new buyers! Good job man!
I really appreciate it man!
@@dimlylitgarage9785 why did you stop making videos??
You sir are an asset to the Spyder community. Such a great video. I'm highly impressed with your advice.
Great delivery of a video. Quick and to the point. Thank you for your efforts and the review and highlights to look for. it's refreshing to see someone being so professional
I purchased an 2001 from Serra Group in Traverse City, MI.
It had 59K on clock, and was snowing when I tested.
I was so happy I paid full price.
Put con on trailer to its winter storage point and within 5 miles off trailer check engine light comes on.....GRRRRR.
Pulled O2 sensors and cat1 was empty, cat2 was intact/semi-clogged.
Burns oil at rate of ~1qt per 500 miles.....GRRRR!
Contacted dealer.....informed car sold as-is not Serra Group issue.....GRRRRR!
Pulled service history.....Random misfires, previous owner asking "what is wrong with my car?" at Serra Group service center.
Dealer still claimed "sold as is" and did not know of condition.
DO NOT BUY from Serra Group.
P
Im sorry to hear that. Maybe its time for a 2zz ;)
Thanks for the comment and I also watch your videos....
You guys do some good stuff!
Have 2zzGE with 6spd from Celica GTS dropout. .....from MI...crusty lump, but it will live and thrive again.....doing bolts zero full rebuild.....bores a little egged....but still going to build!
Watch for future posting as I hope to give back to the RUclips community. NOTE: It will be a slow process.
P
@@dimlylitgarage9785
Hello again Dimly Lit Garage,
Finished 2ZZ-GE install with C60 and added TRD Torsen type LSD.
Finished at end of Michigan season, but still got to drive 600 miles!
Finally got the original 1ZZ-FE to my work for tear-down and it was totally sooted. Head was BLACK from too much oil. Believe I also have the ring issue as pistons are rocking in the bore......, but just pre-cat issue may have added to problems, as they where "gone" and "half gone" on banks 1 and 2 respectively.
Will be tearing this engine down within the next few weeks to bore gauge and determine if I can salvage the block.
Keep posting!
Mr. P
Caveat emptor
@@BoleDaPole
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May karma be with you on the journey of life.
My car with the cat converter problem did 360k kilometers before the oil consumption became too much, not bad for a bad engine. I'm getting another engine and adding a turbo, what a great driving machine.
Now it’s not so much that the precat failure causes the car to burn oil, but 2000-2002 models featured piston rings that were slightly oval in shape instead of a perfect circle so they will be more likely to burn oil on to the precats. This gets them white hot and that’s when parts will break off and wind up in the motor and it will normally burn astronomical amounts of oil at that point and normally take a rod bearing with it. 2003 onward MR2’s have revised pistons rings that allegedly fixed this issue.
Thank you for this guide! Thinking about buying the MR2. Always hating on it's size but the more I see it the more I want it.
Good video but the precats failing are a symptoms of an engine burning oil not the cause. Pre 2006 engines on the spyder had major oil burning issues due to piston design (they finally remedied it properly for the last of the mr2's in 2006/07). The oil residue coats the precats and starts to break them down which then ultimately leads to a blown up a engine. Removing the precats will remove the potential for grenading your engine but it won't solve the oil burning issue.
So I just got the an MR-2, a 2004, from my dad, with 6500 original miles on it. Yes, 6500 original miles. I couldn't imagine what that is worth.
No kidding!
That's awesome! Is it a manual or SMT one? Color? :)
Red. manual, with LSD. And it's for sale.
Wow, msg me!
I have no idea how. Check out craiglist in Tucson, AZ and you will find it.
Not boring very informative. This is what I wanted to know before I make a decision on buying.
These are cheap in the UK! Can pick a good one up for £2000
Thats a bargain!
I found a couple MR2's in the same price range in Germany as well.
it amazes me how much they go for in the US etc. just bought a very clean, 2004 with 62k miles from the auctions today for £1500. granted that was auction price but the same car would only be around £2500+ as a private sale. only bought it as a winter beater to keep my other car (FC3S) off the road in the bad weather but I've already grown attached to it so i may just keep it longer.
Lightweight sportscars are usually quite economical so they end up being bought for trophy wives in UK or as weekend toys and when the warrantee is up the second hand car market is flooded with them. Sports cars in UK are like bumble bees, when the sun shines and the flowers bloom, sports cars come out to play.
I bought a 2zz swapped one with around 68k on the clock for £4k
Nicely done video guys 👍.. the aftermarket is pretty damm awesome if you look around 😉
It sure is! thanks man
What about repair parts like gas tank etc. I've been looking but haven't seen anything makes it hard to be ok with buying one if cant get vehicle specific replacement parts..... looking to make a daily driver.
blade5054 just found a gas tank for 65 w/ one google search.
PRO TIP: If you get an SMT, when the transmission craps out on you just swap it, probably more cost effective :)
Thanks for this guide, you managed to cram a lot of useful info in a small amount of time (the bits about how to check the pre cat are particularly nice to know). Do you know if there are specific issues to look for in pre-2003 models? I've heard they have reliability issues that post facelift did not have.
About the production quality I have a slight critic to make: the music was really loud at first, and globally the sound quality is not very nice to the ears, sometimes it saturates.
Thanks again for all the infos!
Precats, and the SMT transmission is relatively weak, thats pretty muc hthe only weaknesses i found so far in mine. other than that the annoying thing is the radio antenna. but thats probably just me whos bugged about it.
I owned a 2003 Spyder from about 20,000 miles to 125,000 miles - it was a great car and I would probably still own it if not for one thing - it had the sequential manual transmission option and once that developed a fault that could not be resolved after spending over $2,000 at a Toyota dealership it became obvious that no economic repair was possible. I actually quite liked the SMT, but the first warning was when it developed a fault at about 30,000 miles - that was fixed under warranty. The problem is that the SMT was unique - this was the only car that Toyota used it on and many Toyota service shops had never even seen one - nobody knew how to diagnose faults in them so the dealerships just swapped parts until the fault went away - not too much of a problem when the vehicle is still under warranty, but it gets very expensive very quickly when it isn't. When the second set of problems started at 125,000 miles the dealership was at least honest enough to admit that, short of replacing all of the sensors on the transmission, and the transmission control computer and the engine control computer they didn't know how to fix the problem and they weren't prepared to guarantee that even that would definitely fix it.
There are very few people with the knowledge and skills needed to attempt do-it-yourself repairs on a Toyota SMT - if you happen to be one of them then you will already know what is involved - if you aren't, then don't even think of trying.
So, my advice would be to avoid the SMT models like the plague, watch out for pre-cat problems (I never had any) and don't be too afraid of vehicles with over 100k miles on them since (apart from the SMT) these cars are very sound.
Foreal? I wanted the smt model. Im tired of the clutch.
Great video bud. Thank you. I've been waffling on various 15 year old sports cars to possibly get and was mainly looking at the Mk1 Audi TT (essentially a Golf MK4 with much more stylized body) as well the Chrysler/Mercedes Crossfire, but in being a long time Toyota fan / owner (I have an older Tacoma and brand new XB) I think I want a Spyder. I remember how much I liked them when they first came out (when you were 5 lol) and much like the Mk1 TT it is now somewhat of a classic at this point. We've had a VW Cabrio for the last 15 years and while that car made me a very qualified mechanic, it did so to the point that I never want to own a German car again. Same with the TT. It seems most owners of them spend much more time fixing them than driving. Toyota for the win. I might as well have three.
The TT is nothing like this car. It’s basically a smaller, less useful GTI. This is an actual sports car with rear wheel drive.
I wiped the inside of the exhaust and my finger was powder coated black. Didn't care, wanted the MR2, gave him the check. LOL. It's my problem now but I do indeed intend to swap out the 2ZZ + 6MT when possible. Can't afford a Lotus and this thing is even more of a desirable classic IMO.
I have white 03 with 284,481 miles on her. She drives like its new. I love the little car
Thanks for great info. Thinking to buy one, but not many in my town, so probably heading a few hours away to bigger city with more inventory. Now I can ask seller specific questions before making a long trip to confirm if there's any point in my travelling. Thanks again!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the sequential manual transmission does have a clutch; it's just electronically controlled. When you shift you are just sending an electrical signal to the ECU to engage the clutch and shift for you.
Thank you for made this video for us. Very informative. I'm going to check it out everything what you jusf said. 😊👍🏻
Great video. These are great cars that people just weren't really smart enough to appreciate for what they really were. Too bad they didn't last longer, production-wise.
Viewing one tomorrow. Interesting on how to check the pre cats. I've got a face lift to look at later in the week which is the one I'm more interested in. Good vid.
I hope you get one, they're tons a fun.
Dimly Lit Garage sadly the face lift sold before I could make the journey! The search continues!
Unfortunate, but im sure you'll find another one.
Dimly Lit Garage hey just remembered to let you know... the facelift I missed out on came back up for sale. I now own it!!
@@Blayney1989 How has she treated you? Thinking of picking one up! Are you dailying it?
You say to parts market is sparse do you mean for mods or for repairs? Gonna be my daily driver if I get one.... I don't want to be stuck with a car I have scrounge and pay high prices for.
Good video mate bought a really mint low mileage 2002 mr2 in silver I love it ❤
great video! I finally found an MR2 and bought it! Waiting for it to arrive to my home in Canada. :)
Are you still running the 1ZZ engine? Because it sounds sooooo good
Just thankyo bro. That was just a must now. Like 100 times.
*06:35* How does your car sound so *DEEP* ?
Mine has a cone intake, cat+decatleas with a full backbox.. still doesn’t rumble like yours
Only use AMSOIL!! You will notice the seat of the pants performance difference over Mobil 1 because AMSOIL is a true 100% synthetic. Saw the Mobile 1 on your shelf.. Easy mod!
This vid is fairly old so not sure you'll get or see my question... but I love the sound of your mr2. I just got a 2001 all stock base. No mods at all. Would you care to share any specifics how you got yours to sound so good. Would appreciate it. And thanks for making video.
Looking to buy one of these pretty soon. Great vid.
Thanks!
Thanks for making this video!
No problem!
I bought mine for cheap with 200K kilometres on the odometer and sucking oil, now it has 360K and still sucking oil but the engine doesn't give up.
I am looking at 2004 models, do they still have the same issue with the cat failure?
Monkey wrench racing has every after market power train part you can ask for
Great video.
The exhaust sounds great 👍 what is it?
Also love the seats. Tell me more about them.
One going around local to me in the UK with a 2GR-FE in, 3.5 V6 i have heard he has upset a few Porsche owners!.
adorable car great video and advices.
I rarely drive my MR2, probably once or twice a week ( year 2000, and same color as yours) sometimes, it wont get start if i hvnt driven it for a week (hv to jump start it) , even some times, it wont restart after a short drive (after few days not starting it). Some say I hv to drive it more often or it could be because of the starter (which Im so zero- knowledge of). TQVM in advance. Btw, my mileage is already pass 204,000 km (126,760miles), & it has already been converted to manual transm. when i bought it
Thanks for the info on the MR2 Spyder!
I have heard that you should avoid the (quasi-automatic) sequential manual transmission. I guess it is more likely to have problems. Would you agree with that?
Steven James DeBlasi I’m not sure, i don’t have any experience with the sequential transmission
Steven James DeBlasi It's just garbage. It's dreadfully slow.
Yes, avoid the SMT at all costs - see my comment above.
I've got a 2001 with SMT and love it! Nearly 180K on the SMT is still fine, and only slightly slower changing than a manual transmission model.
Awesome video man!
Thanks!
My car and your car are twins! I am considering selling mine.
Video showcasing the practicality of the car boot space etc? I tend to travel a lot with my misses and was wondering if her massive handbag will fit in a mr2?
No.
Thank you!!! Great video. No one shows the trunk area. I am working with my son to get one. I am curious, what about the timing belt? Or does it have a chain? What is the expected replacement
Mytwistedvoices Thanks! The spyders have a timing chain and I believe they will usually last the life of the engine.
I am in the market for a MR2 currently looking at one that is 1500 miles away at a dealership. I have a friend who lives there that will test drive it for me. BUT is it out of line for me to ask the dealership to pull the 02 censors off and check if the pre cats are intact? Also this particular Spyder has had 8 previous owners and under 80,000 miles. Help!!
I don’t know much about cars but it’s cool
Hey great guide! What kind of exhaust do you have one yours? It sounds amazing and I want to get one for mine. Can you post a link to where to buy it?
Thanks! It's a Team Moon exhaust, these are the guys who make them.
www.mazcare.com/contact.php
as long as everything but the engine is good then buy it and k swap :)
What a beautiful car. Love it.
How ro bring tennis rackets there?? Need advise 😃
Hey great video what exhaust do you run on the mr2 spyder?
Good video! I'm looking ta a 2001 Spyder for purchase. The dealership mechanic inspected the pre-cats and said they're good. I've also heard you can do another visual inspection by placing a black cloth or t-shirt underneath the exhaust pipe end and revving the engine a few times and check for white particles that have settled on the black cloth. Is this a good test? Can you see the white particles inside the exhaust when it's sitting?
Cannot wait to get this car
Just bought one. Is it worth buying headers to get rid of the pre cats all together? I have 100,000 miles
TQ for the concised info. I bought a 2nd-hand MRS (yr 2000) with the same color of yours. Just wanna know, is it common for MRS to fail to start up if we dont drive it for a week or so? And,I've had few experiences where sometimes when i make a quick stop after a long drive at the highway, the car just suddenly fail to start. Luckily i always keep a set of jumper in the cabin to jump start. TQ in advance
Just bought a 2002 124k $2700
Oxygen sensors bank2 sensor1 code and Bank1 sensor2 light is on and the owner told me it burns little oil, your right man what should I do? Thanks any input would be appreciated
Thank for the video brother!
Love the channel btw
I appreciate it!
great guide! thank you!
Thank you , very informative
I feel sorry for my cousins across the pond here in uk I bought mine last year with 103k miles full service history nothing wrong with it for £1500 the market in America is crazy overpriced
I have a 03 with 74k miles:) also, exhaust set up do you have? it sounds nice!
Skycat_22 Thanks! I have the Team Moon single exit exhaust
Hi guys! Could someone share which aftermarket seats this car has?
What exhaust setup does this midship have? Sounds nice.
Hello! Just a quick question. What's the brand of your gear knob? I've just bought a MR roadster and the gear knob is in bad condition. Thanks!
Its a mishimoto teardrop shift knob
I met Mr Che the other day!
Does the Mr2 spyder have a problem with snap oversteer like the mk2 or did Toyota fix that
4. yep...a Miat has more space - I rather daily a Miat haha
5.yes the struggle is real...all the JDM companies stopped making parts for this car. I was looking for TEIN coilovers everyone and every said they don't make it any more.
what muffler are you rocking?
What cameras do you use
does anybody own a 2003 Toyota MR2 Spyder where the driver side window motor has gone out can you recommend if it's easy to change and if you have a
What model are those sparcos you have? Would you say they're daily proof?
Are there aftermarket roll bars? Used to have a Miata that came with them.
Is it a good first car and daily?
Did you ever end up getting it?
wow from 350z to mrs.
so funny, i went from a nissan 350z to an MR2 spyder too!
Weird as a 350z owner I find my self looking at mr2's recently as well of all chassis types.
Weird huh.
Great guide.
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My Mr2 Is Cool
this is a opinion not a buyer's guide a buyer's guide would let them know more about the potential things they might have to replace
Why not just put headers on it? 🤷♂️
What mph is the perfect time to shift gears in the semi-automatic Spyder ? If you're at 15mph you go to 2 and at 30mph you would go to 3 ? Is it every 15mph ?
Check your RPMs mainly. Depending on how aggressive you’re wanting to drive you’ll shift anywheres from 2500 rpm’s to 6000 rpm’s.
can the car run without the catalitic converters
Nice video! By the way, do mr2 spyder has LSD!?
What happened to your leather seats?
Now I NEEEEED this question answered. The MR2 suffered from severe Snap oversteer. Did the Spyder correct this?
The early gen mk2 was really prone to this but the mr2 spyder is definitely more balanced in the corners. It can still bite you if you're not careful since it does have that rear weight bias but overall it doesn't deal with snap oversteer much.
Dimly Lit Garage thanks so much
Dimly Lit Garage I just wish the Spyder looked so.... 90's. The MR2 looks like a space ship, the Spyder just looks like a car you'd find on Tween magazine.
I hear you, and the looks aren't for everyone but they can look pretty sweet with the right upgrades.
Is the sequential transmition reliable?
what center console is that?
what year is your car?
Dude where can i get some one to remove my precats???
I dont have tools or a place to do it myself. Im willing to pay...
Im in Cincinnati...
here in australia this cars worthed big $$
Great info ..👏🇬🇧
What oil using for smt pump?
Gen2 in driveway ?
where do you live?? looks nice.
... and the key words are: '.... notoriously reliable ...'
Do you plan on doing a 2z swap?
Some day yes or maybe another swap
What other swap is posible?
Alfredo Reyes k20 for a go kart on steroids
Prodigious 909 perfect fit?