Second Generation Toyota MR2(SW20) Buyer’s Guide!
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- Опубликовано: 2 янв 2020
- If you have been considering buying a second generation Toyota Mr2, this is the video for you. I go over some key things to watch for when buying a SW20 MR2!
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A few notable things I forgot to mention in the video:
1) The t-tops love to leak
2) The front sway bar mounting points are known for ripping out of the chassis(especially on the 91-92 MR2's) so get sway bar reinforcement plates if you run a aftermarket sway bar.
3) The wheel arches are a common place for rust.
4) The seats tend to rip on the side bolstering.
Thanks for watching!
No body's worded snap over stear how you did, and it really helped me understand that problem way better! Thanks!
You’re welcome, I’m glad the video was helpful!
Great video! Covered a lot of Mr2 issues!
Thank you, I appreciate the view and support!
Really useful video, thank you. I thought it was going to be another "get these mods done" video, but you addressed the real buying issues (rust, paint, interior wear etc).
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for going very deep into detail! It’s very appreciated!
Thanks, I’m glad it was helpful!
Dude that was awesome!!! Thank you so much
Thanks for the vid! I'm going to buy an SW20 this summer. This is a great buyer's guide!
I’m glad the video helped you out, thanks for watching!
That's a very good video about the car! Than you so much for your time. I am an enthusiast looking for one so your advices are really helpful!
Wow, thank you. I’m glad the video could be of some help. If you have anymore questions, let me know. I’ll answer them to the best of my abilities!
Awesome video!! You taught me a lot and were very knowledgeable about it all. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!
I'm going to look at one today so this still helps man!
You’re welcome!
Thanks a lot mate, very helpful guide
You’re welcome, glad I could help!
being as this is over 1 years old, I can attest that there are no longer any cheap MR2's left LOL. Thanks RUclips!
Fr when I was 15 I was saving up 5-6k for a turbo, now I’m 18 and saving up 12k for a turbo sw20
@@MyZooKeeper yikes! they're still SOMEWHAT cheap here in the UK. Cheap being super fuckin subjective as most are still between 4500 and 8000 pounds here. They used to be able to be picked up for 2500 - 3500 grand. Fuckin covid tax + all this shit
@@MaliceOfRites yeah prices are gonna be high for a while. I hope they go back soon
@@MyZooKeeper I hope so too hahah I'm unfortunately gonna be paying that JDM and Covid tax as I'm looking at getting an MR2 in the next few months so it's gonna be a pricey buy (probably around the £5000 mark)
@@MaliceOfRites what type of mileage in the uk u think you can get for 5k Manuel
Very good video mate, long time SW owner here.
Thanks!
Super helpful video!! I'll look like a pro when I'm shopping now :) If you are still making MR2 content - could you discuss pricing on these? It seems to be a very wide range from $3k - $15k (shopping for an NA model in the southeast USA). Thank you!
Prices on all cars have gone way up since I made this video. I see clean rolling chassis' selling for 1-2K all day now. 3-5k gets you a NA MR2 in rough shape. If you are looking for a turbo model, you will need to spend at least 10k, realistically more if you want a clean example. Of course, your local market plays a big part as well. Good luck on your search!
Excellent video, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
@@saladbar21 would you mind if I pm you a car? Get your opinion?
Yes, I would be happy to do that. Instagram would be a good to message me. My username is @salad__bar21
@@saladbar21 thanks! PM'd you on insta
A great selling point - toyota reliability. Inclose to 8 years I have not had to replace anything because it was worn or broken. I have been upgrading parts over time so that may help. It doesn't get an easy life and I know that you can fit two bales of hay in a sw20. My daily driver and I own horses =)
Which year do you prefer handling wise? I like the feel of the pre 93 models myself - mine is one so I am biased. But I think the post 93 feel a little tamer, they lost some of the edge.
I am with you and prefer the 91-92 MR2’s because they are a lot more lively. I feel it does make it harder to drive at the limit, but it’s more engaging and enjoyable to me. Thanks for the view and support!
I've put lots of money to keep mine in working conditions. it supposedly has only 105k miles on it, which I kinda don't believe, but ill check the pedal. it still looks decent tho.
These cars are money pits and can be a pain, but the driving experience is totally worth it!
for the underbody covers, theres a company that makes new ones for MR2 infact theirs are a little bit thicker and more durable than the originals
MR2 Heaven is reproducing them now, but they are expensive(which I understand why)!
hi good information i have a mr2 mk3 roadster what do you thing of the handling on them compared to the mk2 !
Unfortunately I have never driven a 3rd gen mr2, so I have no idea.
Can anyone suggest a place in the state of Georgia Metro Atlanta that works on MR2's!
Just get one without rust or any structural damage and you'll be fine. As the video mentioned stay away from riced out cars that have been abused.
Thanks for the view!
I bought mine from the 2nd owner! W
Talk about lucky, most of these cars have passed through a lot of hands now!
salad-bar21 bone stock too haha
Hey man, are 1991 cars bad by any means? Going to take a look at one, but it's modified with good suspension work, brakes, chassis bars, etc. Second owner since new. It's modified though lol. I can't seem to find any 95+ here, and I'm thinking to pull the trigger on this.
The 1991 cars are fine. I think people get scared because of the whole snap over steer stuff. 91/92 cars toe out on the rear suspension during rebound which makes the car super twitchy when combined with the rear weight bias and short wheel base of the car. Just take your time getting used to the car, so you understand the handling characteristics. Other than that, I would suggest asking or looking to see if sway bar reinforcement plates have been added. They are cheap. You mentioned suspension upgrades, so if the car has aftermarket sway bars, the sway bar mounting brackets have been known to rip with aftermarket bars. I would also recommend looking to see if the coolant lines above the gas tank are leaking, very common thing. If they are, you’ll see coolant coming down the sides of the gas tank towards the rear of the car closer to the engine bay. If you have any other questions, I’m happy to help!
Where did you get that white one? It perfect!
I was searching Craigslist a few years ago and stumbled upon my white mr2. My best piece of advice is to look daily because the really clean examples tend to get picked up quick!
salad-bar21 that’s awesome I really dig that white! Any idea what they’re going for now ppl seam to expect like 10k for them but everyone keeps talking about how they’re cheap?! I don’t need mint condition, I want it as a project to have fun with but doesn’t look feasible🤷🏼♀️
Pricing any car is a hard thing because there is many variables. I can definitely say MR2’s were cheaper a few years and have been appreciating in value lately. If you’re looking for a clean NA mr2, it’s fair to say you could expect to pay around 3-5k. I’ve seen clapped out turbo mr2’s for 3k, and the really clean examples go for 15k. I would recommend looking around in your area and talking with locals to get a definite answer.
salad-bar21 tnx! It looks like I’m too late in the game for a cheap one☹️
RacerX Fabrication makes aluminum undertrays but are pricey
Oh I totally forgot about the Racer X panels, but I thought he didn’t normally stock them? Like they were only available in groups buys or something like that.
salad-bar21 yeah I believe you’re right about that
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sw20=non-US spec, could be either
sw21=non turbo USDM
sw22=turbo USDM
mr2 ben is good for uk
I totally forgot about mr2 Ben. I’ll add him to the list of mr2 companies in the description, thanks!
What’s an sw22 stand for?
The US vin for the SW20 is SW22, good question!
that’s the turbo vin. na vin is sw21
Let me get this straight.
US Vin for an NA is sw21?
US vin for a turbo is sw22?
The world vin for Mr2 is sw20?
That’s close.
SW20 is the world wide(minus America) designation for all second gen mr2’s with the 3S series engine in it which includes the 3sgte and the 3sge.
SW21 is the designation for the NA mr2 in America. This car had the 5sfe in it.
SW22 is the designation for the turbo mr2 in American which had the 3sgte.
I don’t know why Toyota had to make it so confusing to be honest. Everyone calls turbo MR2’s SW20 anyways.
ive got a 90 and im scared to drive it 😂😂😭😭
Just send it😂😂😂
I’ll buy it off you!