Don’t Get RIPPED OFF Buying a Used Car

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Donut

Donut

4 роки тому

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So you finally decided to get yourself a project car, great! But how exactly do you go about selecting, inspecting, and actually purchasing the right project car? How do you avoid getting ripped off? Chances are you will be going with a used car, so you need to be extra selective in what you decide to go with. First, remember to take your time. Next, watch the vid! We’ll talk about several options like VW, the Mazda Miata, and even a Jaguar XJ12. We also cover how to go about handling a car title and we’ll give you tips on topics like car mileage, how to check a VIN, inspecting a car, negotiating the price of a car, and by the end, you should be able to go out there and get yourself a sweet new ride. Welcome to Money Pit!
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 3 100
@Donut
@Donut 4 роки тому
Alright so what car are you gonna go buy now? And ...Is Miata Always The Answer?
@blackcountryme
@blackcountryme 4 роки тому
An MX5? No not really
@freakyf8998
@freakyf8998 4 роки тому
Always. Miata 4 life.
@almightyretrosoul
@almightyretrosoul 4 роки тому
Anything Japanese and Manual Transmission!
@FeralGhoulash
@FeralGhoulash 4 роки тому
Miata is always the answer. I picked up my engine block from my machine shop yesterday. Hopefully will be making 300+ once it’s done
@mdub-lq7ez
@mdub-lq7ez 4 роки тому
Donut Media 2005 mustang
@claudiobizama5603
@claudiobizama5603 4 роки тому
This show will singlehandedly make the Miata price to go up
@Mista_G
@Mista_G 4 роки тому
Seriously... get ready for all the 16 year old boys showing up to look at your Miata thinking they know everything.
@Pauglin
@Pauglin 4 роки тому
Not a good thing when you want to buy a miata - like me
@jadonwilson2442
@jadonwilson2442 4 роки тому
I want a miata so I hope it doesn't
@Pauglin
@Pauglin 4 роки тому
I hope many Europeans won't watch this :'D
@TheBaconsmithChef
@TheBaconsmithChef 4 роки тому
Good thing I bought mine a couple years ago
@probablynotleo4340
@probablynotleo4340 4 роки тому
I like this host, he actually has his own personality.
@probablynotleo4340
@probablynotleo4340 4 роки тому
@no no The guy from the most recent bumper 2 bumper
@deadlink1137
@deadlink1137 4 роки тому
and very blue eyes. Am I the only one noticed this? x)
@roxjeruben
@roxjeruben 4 роки тому
He seems a bit nervous at the start of his videos. Or maybe je drinks a shit load of coffee.
@davidcotiga9439
@davidcotiga9439 4 роки тому
@@deadlink1137 i stared at his eyes throughout the entire video
@eliboyer3352
@eliboyer3352 4 роки тому
Fax
@ben3304
@ben3304 3 роки тому
You also need to turn the key to the accessory position. If the "check engine" light doesn't come on, it's been disabled
@jeffridge3727
@jeffridge3727 3 роки тому
Pro tip thanks
@18pluskiddo
@18pluskiddo 3 роки тому
YES. I just realized this happened to mine a few months after purchasing my car. Holding my breath, I did a code scan and, lo and behold, NO CODES. That said, I think I'm going to swap the TPMS light bulb into the CEL location because TPMS doesn't work on my car anyway and I don't intend to put the time, effort, and money into making it work again.
@ali94hn
@ali94hn 3 роки тому
They can also de-activate the codes... so the check engine light turns on in accessory mode, but even if the engine is BLOWN, the light stays off.
@FirstNameLastName-fu8ml
@FirstNameLastName-fu8ml 2 роки тому
Thank you very much if this is true. I bought one and turns out I have engine light on after few days or hours not sure.
@cillianryan1065
@cillianryan1065 2 роки тому
Could Anyone explain what he just said
@BatCaveOz
@BatCaveOz 10 місяців тому
A few additions: 1) Always insist that the car engine is cold when you arrive (a warm engine can hide any start-up issues) 2) Drive fast in a straight line and break super hard with your hands barely touching the wheel to determine if the car veers under hard breaking 3) If you are buying a car that delivers power to the front wheels, put the steering wheel into full-lock and drive in a circle (any clunking will indicate a likely fault CV joint) 4) If buying a performance car, feel and inspect the inside of the wheel wells for bits of rubber, to determine if they have been doing burnouts 5) Check the manufacturing date that is printed on all tires, as they may need replacing, even if they have full tread 6) Ask the seller if they are aware of any potential issues with the vehicle... sometimes they will tell you
@lookwhoneedsahobbie
@lookwhoneedsahobbie 2 місяці тому
What do you do if your car does veer under hard breaking?
@grahamwilliamson5306
@grahamwilliamson5306 4 роки тому
"If you ask the owner when he last changed the timing belt and he says "uh?" Its probably time to replace it" I died laughing.
@shotobita8661
@shotobita8661 4 роки тому
Uh?
@veevoir
@veevoir 4 роки тому
Honestly - pro tip: ALWAYS change timing belt when buying a car. And water pump and fluids. It isn't much $$ and at the same time - those are crucial and you do not want them to be in "unknown" state.
@maxnovakovics2568
@maxnovakovics2568 4 роки тому
@@veevoir is a timing chain still a cheap replacement?
@SteveOnlin
@SteveOnlin 4 роки тому
@@maxnovakovics2568 500$ normlly 2000$ if it broke
@maxnovakovics2568
@maxnovakovics2568 4 роки тому
@@SteveOnlin that's not too bad
@Gypsy_Wyrm
@Gypsy_Wyrm 4 роки тому
"check the coolant" immediately get sprayed by spicy mountain dew
@shy8291
@shy8291 4 роки тому
I didnt check the coolant or hoses of my first car and within the first 3 days of owning it they all cracked :)
@darthhull85
@darthhull85 3 роки тому
My first car was a real dump. A 97 Mercury Sable with 275,000 miles. That shit leaked coolant so bad. It didn’t have a reservoir and only had a pressurized cap. I got pretty good at not being sprayed with the hot juice. Totally sucked dumping gallons of coolant a month into it. Not sure why I had such a long story for a small detail. Oh well, it’s typed.
@christophergreer5572
@christophergreer5572 3 роки тому
@@darthhull85 first car I bought myself was a 97 mercury sable used, got it from my uncle and it lasted me 2 years I only had a headgasket problem.
@justforthecomments7231
@justforthecomments7231 3 роки тому
😂 bru
@slickstretch6391
@slickstretch6391 2 роки тому
In high school, a friend of mine had round indentation on his forehead that said "COOLANT" for a few days.
@Burlehmangus
@Burlehmangus Рік тому
Absolutely insane how much of a price difference your geographic location makes. Out in cali, with the canyon carving, you guys have TONS of cheap miatas. Out here in Connecticut, you couldn’t pick a worse project car. Out here you can’t find even a beat to crap Miata with 200k on it for less than 6 grand. Out here it’s TONS of audis and volvos and other 4wd cars as project cars
@levi6044
@levi6044 Рік тому
This was made like 2 years ago when miatas were cheap
@classyraccoon3851
@classyraccoon3851 Рік тому
Same here in south dakota, all expensive, all rusted and beat to hell
@TheOneWayDown
@TheOneWayDown 3 роки тому
I feel like I'm on the verge of becoming a car guy. Just looking at what the process of getting a project car would be like, but aside from changing brake pads and rotors so much of this stuff goes over my head
@AshRektum
@AshRektum 11 місяців тому
never related to a comment more in my life
@ismailgudic8314
@ismailgudic8314 10 місяців тому
So did you become a car guy yet?
@dztacos5281
@dztacos5281 9 місяців тому
​@@ismailgudic8314he probably didn't lol
@MidnightS14
@MidnightS14 8 місяців тому
@@dztacos5281 that would be the best financial decision he's made
@dh5680
@dh5680 7 місяців тому
​@@dztacos5281gg
@coalieroller5663
@coalieroller5663 4 роки тому
When you buy a project car, make sure you like that type of car.
@argenys8
@argenys8 4 роки тому
@Josiah Brown you dont
@acura2g
@acura2g 4 роки тому
Agree!
@chrisc2920
@chrisc2920 4 роки тому
Josiah Brown I believe it’s called a joke
@seangoulden
@seangoulden 4 роки тому
coalie roller you don’t have to like that car. Never liked civics and Civic is my first project car and I actually fell in love with 6th gens now I own one and drive one
@mastergamingnic1681
@mastergamingnic1681 4 роки тому
Chris C Yes and it flew over your head.
@francis7758
@francis7758 4 роки тому
Interior? Smell it Tyres? Look at it Brakes? Touch it Hotel? Trivago
@kalebjones5523
@kalebjones5523 4 роки тому
It's like the bop it game but for car people...
@omega1575
@omega1575 4 роки тому
delivery? Digiorno
@lightkira8396
@lightkira8396 3 роки тому
Ok boomer
@ay-leck1369
@ay-leck1369 3 роки тому
*t y r e*
@jap9348
@jap9348 3 роки тому
PpppPppppPpPppppppppppPpppPpppppppppp
@roguerenegade7942
@roguerenegade7942 3 роки тому
I love how the whole time I’ve been watching I felt like he was actually talking to me
@thatredfiero
@thatredfiero 3 роки тому
Him: "check the millage" Civic owners: "Hold My beer"
@64PARIS.
@64PARIS. 3 роки тому
Hold my mobile 1 car oil
@slickstretch6391
@slickstretch6391 2 роки тому
My auto mechanics teacher in High School had a '95 Corolla with over a half million miles on it. Ran like new. He used it as an example to the class what good maintenance can do.
@Dbobcol
@Dbobcol 2 роки тому
Lol mines get like 220,000 on it
@matt-tc4ix
@matt-tc4ix Рік тому
@@slickstretch6391 That’s awesome, i have a civic with 270,000 and i thought mine was unheard of😂
@Ziegen_LX
@Ziegen_LX 29 днів тому
Fr just crossed 305,400 on mine
@canadianrcs9931
@canadianrcs9931 4 роки тому
The best part is that he automatically assumes the car you’re looking at is a manual AS IT SHOULD
@LowerYourExpectationsPleb
@LowerYourExpectationsPleb 4 роки тому
Should? Defined by who?
@canadianrcs9931
@canadianrcs9931 4 роки тому
@@LowerYourExpectationsPleb 99.9% of the car community
@fgc_kaiser172
@fgc_kaiser172 4 роки тому
@@canadianrcs9931 oh, so super car owners are not part of the car community? Every year more and more sport/performance cars come with automatic only. Hell, even Nolan from Donut has an automatic Mustang. And no, I don't drive an automatic, it's just silly to ignore it is the preferred transmission
@mmavcanuck
@mmavcanuck 4 роки тому
Sergio Calderón González I don’t see all that many people buying super cars as their first project car
@fgc_kaiser172
@fgc_kaiser172 4 роки тому
@@mmavcanuck how is that relevant to my point?
@tai9563
@tai9563 4 роки тому
“Its a really good idea to hit some bumps to check the suspension” Me: Drive into a ramp
@basic-os
@basic-os 3 роки тому
Will. It. Fly?
@ThatChester
@ThatChester 3 роки тому
Grand Theft Auto.
@Hayase_Nagatoro
@Hayase_Nagatoro 2 роки тому
Check the suspension not break it 😂
@chappie6985
@chappie6985 3 роки тому
I love how you brought up the mileage thing people don't seem to understand it's not all about the mileage I have a 2007 Lincoln Town car with almost 600,000 miles on it and it runs like a top all service records perfectly fine and I bought it for $800 because of the mileage just cuz the mileage is bad doesn't mean you're going to get a bad car you just got to make sure that it was taken care of
@alejandrogrimaldo2896
@alejandrogrimaldo2896 2 роки тому
How about a 1995 Lexus ls400 with 230k miles
@julilabas
@julilabas 3 роки тому
It's always a good idea to open the doors and hood and check the fittings, if the door is straight but the fitting is bent, it means the car has crashed and repaired to some extent
@smilez7202
@smilez7202 4 роки тому
Yeah don’t forget to check if the car has a nice smile
@canadianrcs9931
@canadianrcs9931 4 роки тому
THE-_LEGEND 27 does my SN95 mustang count?
@aygwm
@aygwm 4 роки тому
Never a problem with an NA
@stuffynoseguy9547
@stuffynoseguy9547 4 роки тому
Had to replay because I was lost in those dreamy blue eyes.
@messerschmitt_bf109
@messerschmitt_bf109 4 роки тому
@@TyinAlaska lol
@i_am_terom4810
@i_am_terom4810 4 роки тому
@@TyinAlaska yes
@Hummus02
@Hummus02 4 роки тому
Dude but his eyes are actually soo blue tf
@staterafukumoto
@staterafukumoto 3 роки тому
now that i've bought a car, and had some problems... i wish i'd discovered this sooner. also, from my recent learnings; bringing a cheap little OBD2 tester with you can be great to have the car tell you exactly what it thinks is wrong. that might have saved me some fuel gauge headache.
@vadik_odstsityev
@vadik_odstsityev 8 місяців тому
The link for the google drive isn't working anymore
@Generalusuer
@Generalusuer 4 роки тому
“Nah man somthings up with the suspension it doesnt take potholes well , 400$ is all i can do”
@argenys8
@argenys8 4 роки тому
honestly the way to get best deal is probably to find someone who is moving and says they need to get rid of the car asap
@argenys8
@argenys8 4 роки тому
@KnightsJMC dude nice
@justinsamupindi9507
@justinsamupindi9507 4 роки тому
⚰️⚰️⚰️
@Vacated204
@Vacated204 4 роки тому
KnightsJMC The one in Winnipeg with the red paint and the 🖕🏻Trudeau sticker? Saw that one last week!
@applebomb5067
@applebomb5067 3 роки тому
This was very helpful for me when I bought my 1990 Buick Reatta, the pop up lights wink, and the brakes need to be properly bled but other than that, other than this I was able to talk the owner down from 3100 to 2300 USD with cash in hand, 107k miles and cheap to repair engine because it's the good ole 3.8L GM V6 thank you so much ❤️
@greeneggsandflams7861
@greeneggsandflams7861 3 роки тому
This is a great guide for states with less incliment weather, espically on the rust and shift front cause here in mn if a car is older than two years, and wasnt owned by a car nut, loads of rust is inevitable, and if your buying a car in winter in 10 degree weather, cold trans fluid has a big effect on shifting smoothness.
@robertcallahan760
@robertcallahan760 4 роки тому
Good tip for checking the interior for water damage: pull the seatbelt all the way out and check it for mold or mildew. This rarely happens and is often overlooked when drying out a flood car.
@dztacos5281
@dztacos5281 9 місяців тому
that's smart, thanks
@carterlam4037
@carterlam4037 4 роки тому
Anyone every watch that donut video like “DONT GET SCREEEWED BUYING A UUUSED CAR!”?
@daffaabieza1938
@daffaabieza1938 4 роки тому
Carter Lam that sweet perfect voice is............... noice
@Donut
@Donut 4 роки тому
throwwwback! That was possibly the best jingle we ever made hahah
@Stagirite0
@Stagirite0 4 роки тому
That video was my intro to this channel and since is my fav vid they made. Was their most helpful video by far for a looong time.
@titosyettos2689
@titosyettos2689 4 роки тому
Sombody do a remix of that
@adammiller8133
@adammiller8133 4 роки тому
Then it’s brokeeeeeeeeennnnn
@mrs_radrod
@mrs_radrod 3 роки тому
Zach, thanks so much for this awesome video. Just sent someone here to get the advice needed for buying a car. This is so concise and thorough.
@tysteven6279
@tysteven6279 3 роки тому
Great video dudes. Im glad you are teaching people this kind of stuff. Its all super easy to overlook!
@TheGreatAndEpicMe
@TheGreatAndEpicMe 4 роки тому
This host seems chill af, smooth and knowledageable
@jadenkorr979
@jadenkorr979 4 роки тому
Me: *sees a completely rusted trough junk 1980 opel kadett d for sale* Also me: yeah that looks fine
@JAB6718
@JAB6718 4 роки тому
Thats a $2k can in utah.
@roundlake96
@roundlake96 4 роки тому
Well easy to fix rust on them. But yeah depending on whete you live I would look for a clean one as they are still really cheap as all opels are :)
@jadenkorr979
@jadenkorr979 4 роки тому
@@roundlake96 well I live in an area of Europe (austria) where the only old car you can get for cheap with a lot of parts are a golf 2 and a bmw e36
@roundlake96
@roundlake96 4 роки тому
@@jadenkorr979 Sounds like a nice problem. But also just order from germany, should have everything you need. Live in Sweden but get most of my Opel parts from the UK and germany 😊
@samkuip2246
@samkuip2246 4 роки тому
Just saw one 1982 €500 in the netherlands not realy rusted but a bit dented up
@jacobshorr3386
@jacobshorr3386 4 роки тому
I'm loving the series, I appreciate it a lot because I'm wanted to expand my knowledge of cars
@gavinlocke4226
@gavinlocke4226 3 роки тому
i know absolutely nothing about cars, but i’m 15 and need to get one in a year so this channel has made me super excited about it all !!!
@user-lr5qx3cy6f
@user-lr5qx3cy6f 4 роки тому
0:11 Why is that person walking backwards
@eeromikkola2379
@eeromikkola2379 4 роки тому
the video is reversed.
@LucoreAuto
@LucoreAuto 4 роки тому
Lol good catch!
@drewziebeast1439
@drewziebeast1439 4 роки тому
Wtf 🤣🤣
@dAn19-j418
@dAn19-j418 4 роки тому
Lol
@jmoney7289
@jmoney7289 4 роки тому
o PRODIGYS o DUDE LOLOL
@Javierm0n0
@Javierm0n0 4 роки тому
what kills me on listings are folks who say "no tire kickers" when what they actually mean is dont look too closely at the car and don't ask me questions. Guess they don't want my money.
@phryge2468
@phryge2468 3 роки тому
Nawh m8 - a tire kicker is someone that just shows up, kicks the tires, asks about it, then leaves. They’re called a tire kicker because they’re not showing up to find out about the car and buy it; they’re just curious about the car and want to check it out, without a true intention of buying. Saying “no tire kickers” is a fair statement to deter people that aren’t going to show up with cash in hand to make an offer if they would like to purchase the vehicle after a thorough inspection. Expertise: I sell Mercedes for a living
@bobi6374
@bobi6374 Рік тому
This is awesome. I grew up without my dad since he lived abroad. A great guy but can't really learn this stuff. This vid helps a lot man.
@Ab_got_
@Ab_got_ 3 роки тому
i love how you made a checklist! it will be helpful for when i buy my first gen miata!
@Brokemansdiary
@Brokemansdiary 4 роки тому
I like how he chooses to wear his shirts around his neck
@nathancarbo
@nathancarbo 4 роки тому
what?
@claytonrzepiennik5046
@claytonrzepiennik5046 4 роки тому
Nathan Carbo What, what?
@Henry14141
@Henry14141 4 роки тому
You mean a collared shirt?
@OneShotProduktions
@OneShotProduktions 4 роки тому
@@claytonrzepiennik5046 Watch the beginning when he's searching for a car online.
@shanewatters9251
@shanewatters9251 4 роки тому
Why am I taking advice from someone who can't figure out how to wear a shirt? Where do you think his socks are?
@shop_shenanigans3478
@shop_shenanigans3478 4 роки тому
Says "you can find a Vin decoder for any car!!" Me: "unless it is a 71 super beetle" (True story)
@lancehenninger6954
@lancehenninger6954 4 роки тому
Alan Davis ayyye, I have the same car
@lollyofelly9510
@lollyofelly9510 4 роки тому
Nice profile pic
@garrettsharp89
@garrettsharp89 4 роки тому
Can I get an amen from my 10 digit VIN number brethren -78 Super Beetle vert.
@julianc6374
@julianc6374 4 роки тому
Someone explain the joke
@garrettsharp89
@garrettsharp89 4 роки тому
@@julianc6374 most current cars have a 16 digit alpha-numeric VIN number. Most programs that allow you to input a VIN are set to allow 16 digits only. Some older cars did not have 16 digits. My 78 superbeetle is 10 digits and only numbers, no letters. These type of non common VIN numbers can't be searched is most VIN lookup sites.
@SubtleBreakdown
@SubtleBreakdown 3 роки тому
you may have convinced me to finally start a project car.....so glad I found this channel
@patrickroberts8457
@patrickroberts8457 2 роки тому
Don’t really want to fanboy or anything but found this channel by chance and have been watching years of videos constantly love all the hosts and the different styles they bring to their individual programs.and got to love mo power baby
@JuroBaltins
@JuroBaltins 4 роки тому
Respect from Latvia for rocking that Riga sticker on your laptop, must have had a great time here :)
@SalmonParadise
@SalmonParadise 4 роки тому
Yeah I have been looking for a comment that would notice that
@kertpirn8301
@kertpirn8301 4 роки тому
And that Estonian flag 😀👊
@JuroBaltins
@JuroBaltins 4 роки тому
@@kertpirn8301 heck yea
@tofers3701
@tofers3701 3 роки тому
Vēl viens Latvietis 😊
@nate6204
@nate6204 4 роки тому
I think the biggest thing this series has done is make me realize how much i want a Miata.
@aforgivenman3566
@aforgivenman3566 3 роки тому
Hey yall, I'm sure yall wont see this but I really appreciate all of these money pit miata videos. I know they take a lot of work and time and stress sometimes but they have taught me so much and has given me so much more confidence with my car man. God bless yall and have a great day
@kayancel2769
@kayancel2769 4 роки тому
A good tip would be to check for the oil cap, check under it and inside of the hole for milky or damaged oil, also, take it off with the car running so you can check out the pressure
@casoncox4886
@casoncox4886 4 роки тому
This host needs his own catch phrase like how James has hrsprs
@matthew_natividad
@matthew_natividad 4 роки тому
And Nolan?
@marcusyc
@marcusyc 4 роки тому
@@matthew_natividad Nolan has his milk
@danielkerekes9053
@danielkerekes9053 4 роки тому
James is annoying tho
@whydoineedmynamehi6772
@whydoineedmynamehi6772 4 роки тому
Yeah no, I like the information, don't need the gimmicks
@DisappointedScrosh
@DisappointedScrosh 3 роки тому
Dániel Kerekes fuck you idiot
@cirlu_bd
@cirlu_bd 4 роки тому
your eyes are SO BLUE that's incredible, I think I never seen eyes like this before on anyone.
@hectoralejandro9883
@hectoralejandro9883 3 роки тому
Yeah, I watch all of his videos and something about the camera or the FX on this particular video make them pop out more than usual.
@maelavdrak
@maelavdrak 11 місяців тому
Bought my first ever car a couple of weeks ago. Nothing fancy, nothing terrible, a nice 2013 Ford Fusion. It *is* a salvage title tho. It got into a bad wreck and the owner decided to fix it up instead of junk it. He then proceeded to pass it around his family as the "teenager car" that all the kids drove. The teenage boy was apparently handy with his hands and had money to spare so he apparently fixed it up even more, put a speaker system in the trunk and whatnot. The car runs great, just heard back from the mechanic and the only things wrong with it are the windshield wipers dont work and it needs a new axel boot cuz one of em is leaking oil. That and the teenage girl ruined the tint but im fixing that myself
@Mark-vl3zm
@Mark-vl3zm 3 роки тому
Currently in the market for a 350z although I'm very well experienced in motorcycles this will be my first project CAR. Appreciate the checklist. Thanks!
@benjamincain3900
@benjamincain3900 4 роки тому
I cannot wait to watch this series again in a few years when I can actually afford a car and use this information. 😂 thanks for planting the seed of knowledge into our heads.
@renstal7638
@renstal7638 Рік тому
Your comment is showing 2 years old now. Have you gotten to that point yet? I’d love to hear about it!
@jackpowell8155
@jackpowell8155 Рік тому
This did not age well.
@dohsdf8625
@dohsdf8625 Рік тому
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@laggard7173
@laggard7173 Рік тому
Bought a car yet?
@AnthonyMoody
@AnthonyMoody Рік тому
AHAHAHA RIP
@CombatGod
@CombatGod 4 роки тому
A few additional things to consider. I've bought used cars in 3 different countries. I'm hesitant on Miatas at that age but your best bet for reliability is to make sure you get a manual transmission Honda or Toyota. Those will give you in general the best access to cheap parts and make sure you don't need as many cheap parts. Also, some additional things to check for, the edges of the door and inside trimming of the door for different color paint or pain dripping. Even if they say it's never been in an accident it doesn't make it true. There's nothing worse than a car that was in a wreck that somebody fixed themselves.
@samsaasen4922
@samsaasen4922 4 роки тому
This guy makes me LOOOOOVE donut media so much! You guys are amazing! Thank you guys
@galacticalliance4801
@galacticalliance4801 4 роки тому
this is a fantastic guide, im hunting for a miata right now and ill know exactly what to look for thanks to this
@myousickoflife
@myousickoflife 4 роки тому
"That way you can keep yourself from getting murdered" LOL I love this dude!
@TheKurtkapan34
@TheKurtkapan34 4 роки тому
11:02 "your butt is a really good indicator of how the car is." "God gave me an ok mind, but a really good ass which can feel everything in a car." RIP Niki :(
@samcoote9653
@samcoote9653 4 роки тому
Great movie, and an even better driver
@ArashiOdayakana
@ArashiOdayakana 4 роки тому
Cyanide and Happiness somewhat-covered this.
@TheKurtkapan34
@TheKurtkapan34 4 роки тому
@@ArashiOdayakana wait when?
@sketchersart6615
@sketchersart6615 4 роки тому
The man who could sit anywhere episode
@Ivanmx5_
@Ivanmx5_ 3 роки тому
I’m 17 and the NA Miata has been my dream car since I can remember . This has inspired me . Like already want the car , now I want it bad ^2
@Darkmegabeast8990
@Darkmegabeast8990 3 роки тому
Not getting a project car yet but I am buying a used car for my daily use. This video is super useful and I very much plan to use the documents you put in the description.
@marcoferreira3832
@marcoferreira3832 4 роки тому
Watching this in EU like "haha if I modify my car I go to prison for life " Not exactly like that but I wish we could do the shit u guys do there
@christiannorwik
@christiannorwik 3 роки тому
I’m assuming you’re live in Germany.
@marcoferreira3832
@marcoferreira3832 3 роки тому
@@christiannorwik Portugal, EU is shitty for car guys everywhere don't worry
@AleksandrRudiak
@AleksandrRudiak 3 роки тому
In Russia, we have 12.5.1 Article of Code of Administrative Offenses which literally doesn't allow to modify a car in any shape or form
@williamcricket7931
@williamcricket7931 3 роки тому
@@marcoferreira3832 I modified my honda the sneaky way, looks almost stock from the outside, it's definitely not stock on the inside.
@marcoferreira3832
@marcoferreira3832 3 роки тому
@@williamcricket7931 in my country it would still not pass inspection
@juusonevala6153
@juusonevala6153 4 роки тому
0:12 Yo this dude is walking backwards :O
@HotH105
@HotH105 4 роки тому
Lmao good eye
@dappercoon127
@dappercoon127 4 роки тому
Jupetsu04 probably the footage in reverse.
@geebeaux
@geebeaux 2 роки тому
For my first project car (20+ yrs ago) I watched the newspaper classified ads for a year, found a great deal. Every deal since then has been word of mouth from contacts I made working on the first one!
@darajkian
@darajkian 2 роки тому
thanks for this video man! i plan on buying a pontiac g8 gt soon and i didnt even think about some of this stuff. i saved the video and plan on using these tips while buying my own car in the next few weeks, thank you!
@Hopeofmen
@Hopeofmen 4 роки тому
*Scotty Kilmer entered the chat* Wow, thanks for the heart and likes. ❤️
@jacknickolstine3355
@jacknickolstine3355 4 роки тому
ROLL UP YOUR WINDOWS!! UTG # 1
@kevinnorris6558
@kevinnorris6558 4 роки тому
*When buying a project car, the most important thing is to look for a Toyota or Lexus badge*
@phrodendekia
@phrodendekia 4 роки тому
ENDLESS MONEY PITS AS THEY AGE
@maxymk123
@maxymk123 4 роки тому
classic cars, especially GM cars are really good project cars cause theyre simple. Engines, transmissions, suspension parts are decently cheap and very abundent. 11/10 would recommend
@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName
@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName 4 роки тому
GM = Garbage Motors
@tonamante7524
@tonamante7524 2 роки тому
Man, so glad I found your channel. Thanks Donut!!!
@thatradkid
@thatradkid 2 роки тому
good tips! i also like the GX that is in the background of all these miata videos
@Channel_60
@Channel_60 4 роки тому
Thanks to this video, I had the confidence to get out and get my first project car. A '93 Pontiac Grand Am.
@DisappointedScrosh
@DisappointedScrosh 3 роки тому
Oof
@feeeebleminded
@feeeebleminded 4 роки тому
I've been trying to remember where Zach looked familiar from and I realized he used to do videos for ECS Tuning lol
@sirloin4372
@sirloin4372 3 роки тому
Your Miata has come along way since this video! Good job brother jobe!
@pravineshkant8776
@pravineshkant8776 3 роки тому
Watched this a while ago...back again..going to finally get my project car tomorrow
@rishitjain2567
@rishitjain2567 4 роки тому
I love that they chose to do this series! I was looking to go get a project car for myself, and this series is all that I needed
@hansdietrich83
@hansdietrich83 4 роки тому
One of the advantage of the tight regulations and mandatory checkups (TÜV) here in Germany is, that you don't have to worry about 80% of this stuff if the car has a current certificate
@lichking3711
@lichking3711 3 роки тому
For much older cars, especially domestics, feel around the frame, floors, rockers, etc to check for rust and pull up carpets if easy to do, especially on convertibles. Rust repairs are very time consuming and very important to do right the first time so you wanna have as few surprises as possible.
@sergiomorales4553
@sergiomorales4553 3 роки тому
Great video! Thanks for going this in-depth
@michaelblock5630
@michaelblock5630 4 роки тому
@donut I've been loving this type of content. Other automotive channels (even the huge ones) often focus on unattainable builds and cars that are cool, but doesn't resonate what so ever with 99% of car people. Donut feels like the people's car channel, and I love it. Keep up the good work!
@mr.slappy6944
@mr.slappy6944 4 роки тому
Wow. I was surprised to see the Rīga sticker on the laptop. Greetings from Latvia. Edit: Also noticed the Estonia flag. Nice to see Baltic states getting some recognition.
@MrKobraTom
@MrKobraTom 2 роки тому
So happy to see that comment here. Even though this vid is one year old already. Double greetings from Latvia.
@justb0y670
@justb0y670 2 роки тому
Triple greeting
@nemanjasimeunovic1611
@nemanjasimeunovic1611 3 роки тому
Thank youuuuu soooo much,now im ready for my project carrr
@ivanparra346
@ivanparra346 2 роки тому
Thanks. Such a great video. And thanks for that list ✌🏻
@DerfingFishing
@DerfingFishing 4 роки тому
Insanely informative, and perfect timing for me about to get a used car after my poor little hand-me-down civic's transmission and clutch are barely functioning. The damn thing made it to 223,500 miles and is still somehow able to do highway speeds without any expensive repairs until now
@josephmcclary9667
@josephmcclary9667 4 роки тому
I love these things. I’ve owned 3 total including 2 NAs. I even named my twin girls after the twin Miatas from the movie Cars. Mia & Tia.
@andrewr1355
@andrewr1355 4 роки тому
Joseph McClary That’s cruel
@ethixhiggins5059
@ethixhiggins5059 4 роки тому
😂
@themonsteraddictmmxvi1564
@themonsteraddictmmxvi1564 4 роки тому
You're uh...that's cool dude.
@aymodaslacker8852
@aymodaslacker8852 3 роки тому
Put this on other video without context and it sounds wrong
@greek2068
@greek2068 3 роки тому
My my my😂
@dungeonmechanic8950
@dungeonmechanic8950 2 роки тому
Im just getting into cars, and I found this video super helpful! thanks!
@fortheloveofnoise9298
@fortheloveofnoise9298 4 роки тому
I bought an untitled, no gauge working 72 Pontiac Grandprix....was fun, sold it before it completely fell apart. (it was a shell from a junkyard, someone halfass rebuilt it) the gas tak even leaked! Fun stuff.
@jiph294
@jiph294 4 роки тому
This series is very much made for me, just got my license last week and me and my best friend are saving up some cash and figuring out what car to buy
@AscendedHazard
@AscendedHazard 4 роки тому
7:07 POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS
@BigDW1z
@BigDW1z 2 роки тому
7:08
@abitirafi7277
@abitirafi7277 4 роки тому
I amazed by how this channel help to more understand about cars, especially how to choose a project car (used cars) literally by this episode and ended up saving the checklist. A big thanks from me in 🇮🇩zach and donut media, won't hesitate to wait more episodes from you guys
@rangerdanger1922
@rangerdanger1922 4 роки тому
"take pictures of it and post it on instagram, welcome yourself to your new family!" me with my 02 ford ranger:.. yeah.. hah.. who needs family anyway, not us
@m-yday
@m-yday 3 роки тому
Oh shush! There are communities for all kinds of cars! Truck guys would ADORE your ranger! Hell yeah man!
@ChrisPBacon9
@ChrisPBacon9 3 роки тому
Mini trucks are hella popular lol. At least they used to be
@morganarmstrong768
@morganarmstrong768 3 роки тому
F**K'N FORD RANGER!!!
@putchukoy6870
@putchukoy6870 4 роки тому
Hell yeah... this is big help for me, i'm just bout' to get my license, and thinkin' about buying my first project car
@thomo_5430
@thomo_5430 4 роки тому
Best series yet! Absolutely love it! Killing the game
@zacharytribou2728
@zacharytribou2728 3 роки тому
My auto teacher gave us some sheets with all sorts of things to check out on a car in person, and the intimidation factor it gives it top teir
@mdaddya
@mdaddya 3 роки тому
Thanks for doing the promo at the end. I usually skip through it if its at the beginning. And just to add to what was said in the vid, If the seller has no service history, thats an automatic 3-500 dollars off the asking price, unless the asking price is insanely low already. Js.
@MrDylanm842
@MrDylanm842 4 роки тому
Of course this was uploaded just after I bought my first car. Just my luck
@joshthomas75
@joshthomas75 3 роки тому
What wassit
@dreams2027
@dreams2027 3 роки тому
Josh Thomas 5 month and he still hasn’t replied 😔 I wanna know to 😂
@MrDylanm842
@MrDylanm842 3 роки тому
@@joshthomas75 2012 Ford fiesta, it was cheap so why not
@MrDylanm842
@MrDylanm842 3 роки тому
@@dreams2027 sorry
@luciogazzera5892
@luciogazzera5892 3 роки тому
@@MrDylanm842 how does it work mate
@maeb1979
@maeb1979 4 роки тому
Dude! Next time wear sunglasses during the whole video, I kept getting lost staring at your eyes, thank you!
@Miguelvillaloboss
@Miguelvillaloboss 3 роки тому
This is the way
@courtneybrooks5243
@courtneybrooks5243 3 роки тому
BlueCar3 x
@teamlit6341
@teamlit6341 3 роки тому
thanks very helpful video. awesome content keep it up!!!
@SlingerMarshall
@SlingerMarshall 11 місяців тому
*To the guys asking about the list* Chrisfix has an inspection list in the description of his video called "How to Inspect a Used Car for Purchase"
@IllIlIlllIllIlIl
@IllIlIlllIllIlIl 4 роки тому
I bought my Miata for 800 buckaroos and have loved every second of owning it! Perfect first car for someone not too into car culture or the veteran. So much room for growth when owning a Miata
@malachihruska1334
@malachihruska1334 2 роки тому
Was it ur first car? I'm thinking of getting one for me as my first
@user-gx1sv3hj9k
@user-gx1sv3hj9k 4 роки тому
i already love this series
@armaniirani4720
@armaniirani4720 8 місяців тому
Thanks for the video and info I need to make a project car my daily driver it’s long story but glad I’ve found your channel. Miata Miata 😅
@MrTchupam
@MrTchupam 3 роки тому
This Chanel is amazing. Every detail. Congratulations. Now I want a miata 🧐
@iWerli
@iWerli 4 роки тому
7:34 i work at harbor freight and if im being honest id be careful with those aluminum jackstands lmao just make sure ur pair is made well. the steel jackstands are way safer imo lol
@aymodaslacker8852
@aymodaslacker8852 3 роки тому
Lmao didnt even know aluminium jackstand even exist. Who thought that was a good idea.
@ChrisPBacon9
@ChrisPBacon9 3 роки тому
Lol their jackstands got recalled (not sure which model) but then the replacement jackstands needed to get recalled too 💀💀💀💀
@mrkazman
@mrkazman 4 роки тому
15:11 holy cow, I had to go back a couple of times to make sure...
@JuanNgtse
@JuanNgtse 4 роки тому
Yea man, whos the twin
@Timmy_The_P.O.G
@Timmy_The_P.O.G 4 роки тому
This is my one of my favorite channels on UKposts
@spaceman124
@spaceman124 3 роки тому
Just wanted to say that you guys are AWESOME! Your videos are not only entertaining, but very helpful and informative. A friend just asked for advice when buying a used car, so I sent him three of your videos on the subject that I believe would help. Thank you for your great work, and keep it up. I love you!
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