1,000 Miles Across the Desert in OUR Toyota AE86 and GTI // Road to Enlightenment Ep.1

Thomas and James have PURCHASED two ‘80s hatchbacks - the 1986 Toyota Corolla AE86 and the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI. James bought his Sprinter Trueno sight-unseen and promptly decked it out in full Initial D livery, as one does. Thomas spent only a few moments with his stock Mk1 GTI before shipping it off for adventure. A 1000 mile road trip across the desert lies before them. In their journey to reach enlightenment, the cars will likely be pushed to their limits. Let’s see what two classic ‘80s hot hatchbacks can do! We hope you enjoy the first ever episode of the Throttle House Adventure Series.
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Written and Presented by: Thomas Holland and James Engelsman
Production and Editing Lead: Karston Chong
Production and Editing: Daniel Mason and Kevin Cootauco
Sound Recording and Editing: Harrison Dickson
Production Manager: Gregory DeCaire
Map and Digital FX: Ben Kahan / Lontaur Media
With special thanks to:
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[@ThrottleHouse]

Thanks everyone so much for your kind words. We’re blown away. We can only say that the adventure only gets more exciting from here! And again, a HUGE thanks to Autotempest. Click here to find your next car!: www.autotempest.com/?

[@georgetoris1097]

Sorry if I missed else where but uhhhh next one ??? When ? Pls? Soon?

[@davidt8087]

Look how much fukn land is wasted to feed cows through fk load of plants, because the majority of ppl are too fkn fat, stupid, and addicted to just eat plants. We no longer need to eat non human animals for survival. It's extremely wasteful, literally uses up over 80% of all farmland, and most of the world's PLANTS grown for food, are to feed those FKN animals. If the "meat" industry wasn't heavily subsidized youd all be paying $100 PER POUND of red meat or whatever. Seriously this chit needs to stop

[@smoofplaya1022]

This is epic, finally someone gets why top gear was successful. Have Jason Cammisa join you, he’s lunatic and into golfs “a VW fanboy really”. Whatever happens, don’t stop doing this guys! You’re creating automotive history.

[@martinmwangi5092]

When is part 2? Drop it please.

[@autotempest]

@@martinmwangi5092 just a few more days. Their next video will be Episode 2!

[@xv.luc1d]

"Something in Japanese" moment is the PUREST GOLD LMAO

[@drkilledbydeath87]

I *died* at that. Killed myself laughing! 🤣

[@ChR0nos_7734]

and 6th gear discovery

[@PrydeWater901]

Donut did it better (in German).

[@Slowlyoptomistic]

This needs to be TH T-shirt

[@EngineerJoe]

I think

[@Marshal_Dunnik]

The Top Gearification of Throttle House continues, and I'm here for it

[@Mr.SourPatchMan]

Unfortunately, top house just can't compete with throttle house.

[@_ph4nt0mzz_47]

@@Mr.SourPatchMan Throttle Gear 😩>>>>>>

[@nexushexus4365]

Nope sorry Top Gear can't even do Top Gear.

[@Joose]

@@nexushexus4365 The current trio does it just fine.

[@TermlessHGW]

I really thought James will say "Welcome to Throttle House first special"

[@JGooden762]

The fact that James drove hundreds of miles without knowing he had a 6th gear and hundreds more without knowing what the side of his car said is the literal reason I love y'all's channel. 🤣

[@JGooden762]

@@bernardbernabe7733 Wow, bots are meaner than they used to be...

[@CharlesDavidWalker-qb9nm]

@@JGooden762 Ikr? I think its meant for them to seem more realistic.

[@FiatUno2003]

@@bernardbernabe7733 You know this is a bot because literally no one uses the word 'gullible'

[@MyArmHurtsBad]

The "Something in Japanese" part was just so dangerously hilarious bro haha. Pure gold!!!!

[@Man_weezy]

Haven’t laughed that hard in a min

[@BlargMyShnoople]

I am so excited for this, these boys are the best to do it since OG Top Gear

[@IA_777]

Aye its the chaotic potato himself,

[@Ronin-en6hm]

Potato man ! Good to see you here !

[@eugenef0zzy]

Don’t forget my boys at GG

[@tommern84]

There needs to be a James May personality. The "neutral" person to hold the original two a bit back and be the anchor for these awesome drifting ships without a captain ⚓😊 i don't mind a top gear rebirth with TH To copy or build a show on and fenomenal recipe and idea like original 2000's Top Gear ... I really don't mind it! As long as they do it justice and stay pure and true to the basic elements ❤

[@dennismbuthia3660]

I was thinking the same thing

[@letsokingflow9444]

The fact that James took 200+ miles to discover 6th gear is what I'm here for 😂

[@trevordoyle6823]

So he found Top Gear

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

My grandmother owned a Miata for 8 months before I "discovered" 6th gear for her.

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

Something in English (I think).

[@dollarzUS]

😂

[@karll3119]

Something in Japenese!!!!! HILARIOUS!!

[@guardians76]

The moment at 35:27 broke me 😂 and Thomas's reaction reflected exactly how I felt

[@silentseawolf]

Something in Japanese (I think)

[@CombatChanSgt]

I think some of us need that decal now. 😂

[@fourthpanda]

Haha yea, as someone who speaks Japanese I saw this from the start... It's definitely pre planned but still pretty funny.

[@JesseValentine]

何か日本語（だと思う）

[@langmeng825]

I have been waiting for that long for them to realize that 😂

[@ZajDabNeeg4SHO]

When I first saw James's AE86 and noticed the decal, I couldn't help but wonder why he used it. But when Thomas had to ask and pulled out the translator I couldn't stop 😂! 日本語で何か （と思う）literal translation, 日本語で何か, "nihongo de nanika?" Something in Japanese (the language specifilly, not the culture) , と思う, "to omou" which means "I think" as described by your own thoughts. This is truly legendary James! A one of a kind AE86!

[@Aurora1337onYT]

🤣🤣

[@Iriscal]

In yet another context, 日本語で何か can be a question, asking, "is there something wrong with this Japanese?" The "wrong" is implied: 日本語で何か（悪い）？

[@PinotNoir_]

I don't know much about kanji, but i know some of it and this make me questioning my Kanji knowledge LOL, i keep questioning myself like isn't it Nihongo de something (idk the last one) in there or it's Fujiwara in Kanji. And laugh really hard when they did the reveal 😂

[@ryanb8736]

James finding out he has found his hidden sixth gear is the most epic moment of the trip.

[@Kappo288]

After translator moment you want say :DD

[@crybabyteamo]

@@Kappo288 Yeah I agree. Those text messages really cracked me up.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Kappo288 KappoTV, i am also about to say that.

[@mauriciohenao6590]

Put something in German😅

[@Fastvoice]

@@mauriciohenao6590 They already did - on the GTI number plate. 😉

[@WhiteCharisma]

I think the best part was immediately calling the bluff on the price of the Corolla. I knew it was either a lie or fabricated purchase and glad it was admitted immediately 😂 This type of transparency is why so many of us are here!

[@tanaka90]

would still get over the golf any other day haha

[@Chomperoni23]

I laughed so hard when he said that's probs why it's 16k 😅😅😅

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

This thing wouldn't cost 16k if it was sitting on bricks in someone's driveway.

[@SonicHedgehog38]

The beams engine at 18:30 and the Japanese translation at 35:25 are my favorite scenes in this video because those scenes are so hilarious!!!🤣

[@klm2fm4]

Just starting this, but I love the influence of top gear here on KZbin. So many good road trip challenges using random cars and just seeing what happens

[@joshjamieson2816]

this is fucking amazing. i cannot believe this is still the same channel i came across with just thomas talking to the camera. this is genuinely amazing guys

[@billm47645]

Yea, it’s pretty epic the transformation over what, ~5 years.

[@billbligh4547]

James makes the difference 🎉

[@mynt253]

The convoy of massive cars behind them at 17:46 was hilarious. This was a great watch, can't wait for the next episode.

[@Mantschgo]

also all the cars being the classic MASSIVE USA cars lmao

[@the.otis.burger617]

Oh, the memories!!! When I first moved to AZ back in 95, I bought an ‘84 GTI just like this, black ext. and blue interior, for about $1500. I took my wife out in our first date in that car, drove to CA and Vegas in that car, etc. I wound up buying a brand new 2002 GTI, and parked this little guy for about 4 years. I wound up donating the car to charity. About a year later I saw a young family driving the car locally and was glad to see “Helmut” running and on the road.

[@veitkoss2603]

I love that kind of road-trip documentary.

[@Fitatstic]

I don't think I've ever laughed so hard at a throttle house episode. Epic first road trip episode.

[@andrewmemije]

29:08 “There’s something to be said for chasin’ your best mate” is why I watch these guys. Them and the rest of the team.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Its simply amazing.

[@martinstanishev3430]

Every car enthusiast see the Top Gear journey thing, but who cares it is so good to see something like this again. Great job guys and I hope to see more like this.

[@jaynuck]

Rewatching this series yet again. It’s a masterpiece.

[@charlesrondeau7433]

I worked for VW in the US when they first converted the factory in Pennsylvania and our entire focus was converting the car for the American market. It was quite an undertaking, but it was also a great experience! Thanks for taking me back in time, guys! ❤

[@PanzyPatrol]

I am a huge rabbit enthusiast and work for VW as an engineer today because of my lifelong love of the mk1 rabbit. I would LOVE to have some of your time and interview you sometime. I have tons of info on the people and the plant and view it as my role to be a historian and pass on the lessons learned for future VW. Chattanooga has benefited a lot here from the lessons learned there and made some of the same mistakes too. I’m dead serious, I’d love to interview you or be your pen pal or something.

[@BrakRulesAll]

I bought one of the first GTI's to hit dealerships in late '82. After many GTI's and R's since, still have a '19 Golf R in the garage next to my M2 Comp. Once in your blood, you can't get rid of 'em. :)

[@austinado16]

That's fantastic!! I purchased my first Rabbit, a '79 Diesel L in 1988, in 2 parts. $150 for the car, and $150 for the engine that had been removed. Ultimately added a factory AC system, and a 5 speed, Mk1 Scirocco wheels painted white to match the car, and a Kamei air dam. Had a custom CA plate that read: GTI WNAB I put several hundred thousand miles on it and only sold it because I found an '81 Rabbit Diesel LX Pickup in a field for free, and fully restored it to original. By then I had moved through the ranks of the local German independent repair shops, and was the lead VW tech at the local dealer. I still have the pickup and it is still my pride and joy. The stories of the Westmoreland plant and the early days of VW in SoCal are near and dear to my heart!! Would have loved to have helped with the GTI in this video series, so that it could have been a much better representation of what truly amazing and inspiring cars the Mk1's (of all types 17's) were.

[@ivanlowjones]

I'll give Thomas a pass for saying Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. They were actually made in New Stanton, Pa., which is in Westmoreland County. VW made a huge investment there in the 80's but ultimately sold the plant to Sony who made TV's there through the 90's and early 00's.

[@TheBimmerMan]

‘our entire focus’ is that supposed to be a pun intended to be a jab at the Golf’s rival from Ford? 😂

[@Archydos]

29:08 I don't know why I've always been waiting for a confirmation that these two are in fact best mates. Maybe I missed it being said another time but this definitely brought a tear to my eye :')

[@R8andGT3Fan]

Totally agree! 😃

[@rushabhmanjeshwar3515]

Fr

[@mediocreman2]

A tear? Dang man, you need to get outside more.

[@pchris]

Throttle House lore

[@SilverScarletSpider]

23:25 Boom. Perfect KZbin Short, explaining why Thomas chose the VW Rabbit and relating the memories to his dad and the viewers. ❤

[@SPREET5454]

As a gearhead and a massive anime fan and a fan of Initial D, WOW that AE86 looks FANTASTIC. WOW.

[@Rez1stance]

I want to thank not only Thomas and James for this magnificent car media, but also the whole film crew who definately put their soul and hard work to make these series happen ❤ A HUGE thank you! Cant wait for the next episodes and future series of this format!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree.

[@crazycjk]

This was absolutely AMAZING, good to see James had some conversations after his cameo on Freddie's channel! The mistranslated Japanese was absolutely hilarious, the text messages were just perfect 😂

[@blabl590]

What happened on Freddie's channel???

[@crazycjk]

@@blabl590 James had a brief cameo on an episode of Car Trek which is also sponsored/funded by Autotempest. It was funny!!

[@blabl590]

@@crazycjk " had some conversations "?????????????????????????????????????

[@crazycjk]

@@blabl590 - james appears on show funded by autotempest - some months later, throttlehouse has show also funded by autotempest - I deduce that conversations were had

[@blabl590]

@@crazycjk thank you

[@kevindam1946]

I grew up in AZ, and I’m so glad you guys were able to experience the 89A canyon road from Sedona to Flagstaff. I’ve driven it so many times, and it never gets old. During the height of COVID, I went to Sedona with my girlfriend and we drove on that road, and it was the first and probably last time that there was NO traffic - I was in a BMW 550i and it was the greatest drive I’ve ever been on.

[@anthonyalexander5607]

I honestly think you guys have found this lovely formula. Finding era specific cars that were direct competitors and taking road trips across the country. Its like the absolute perfect. I would love to see you guys do this with every era of cars.

[@ckleung7]

Absolutely love this format. You two are the new TopGear/GrandTour trio, matching their chemistry, humor and production. Keep it up guys. This has become my favorite channel.

[@mr.2cents.846]

Yep, they definitely passed the other Canadian guys at Straight Pipe in the left lane. Ouch!

[@ChicoDusty]

I found this channel at the beginning of the pandemic and I really love the chemistry between Thomas and James, its literally everything. If the the rest of this multi episode road trip is anything like the first it will be epic!Please don't ever change!

[@victornzemeke1763]

One of the very first videos - the 'Sonata awimowee intro' had me hooked to this channel

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@victornzemeke1763 this one from TH is more like the Top Gear version of DTS.

[@obsidian00]

I was a Trucker out of Phoenix between 2020-2022 and getting to roll over through the Southwest has been my favorite part of being a Trucker...I can't wait to do it again.

[@leefranklin3054]

I owned two different 84 GTIs, one red, one black. One had a moonroof, it leaked. They were absolutely amazing around town, back roads, and such. Due to the gearing they were hideous on the interstate. Tons of fun at the low-mid end, anemic on the highway, very much so. Enjoyed the video!

[@Vincent_Stevens]

Way to go TH! This reminds me of the good old Top Gear Roadtrips

[@abundanceyogas7535]

We met you on the Mingus Mountain! Thanks for this epic experience as I giggled and drooled over your initial D toe fu ride. Thanks for letting me take pictures also. 🙏💜. My son found this video today and my smile couldn't be bigger. Thank you for bringing me such joy and sharing this cool experience with so many.

[@JLclickk]

This is amazing. I missed the old Top Gear days where they went on road trips, and even Grand Tour now has moved away from being about the cars and about whatever mission they have. This combines the best of all of that, and throw in the "Something in Japanese (I think)" AE86 to boot just makes it all even better.

[@hhsymons3866]

As usual, that was a great episode. From the unbearable cockpit noise and subsequent discovery of a 6th gear to "something in Japanese", this was perfect. My first car was a MK1 GTI, and I miss it so much.

[@Roxas13]

James' AE86 literally says on the side of the car, "This says something in in Japanese (I think)" lmao I'm dying.

[@josephmattarossi7572]

That needs to be the next TH shirt

[@Roxas13]

@@josephmattarossi7572 haha that’s a great idea

[@Sleggt]

I literally couldn’t breathe from laughing in that part😂

[@sensibleb]

That honestly felt like a pre-planned bit, in the same way that a lot of the old Top Gear "surprises" were.

[@wingchidotnet]

For sure feels like a fun easter egg.

[@aleung545]

you guys have completed your transcendence to the upper tier of automotive journalism. Much kudos to the entire team!

[@brucebolduc3403]

Brings back memories of the original gti. Amazing that it still runs. My recollection was that each part lasted a little more than its warranty. A blast to drive

[@xa1a]

You are filling a void that has been missed for ages. Cheers boys, and I cant wait to see part 2!!!!

[@o0Fizzle0o]

I cannot express how happy it makes me seeing you guys branch out more and expand your content, as difficult as it may be. You guys are my favorite automotive channel on the platform- hands down, and I think it's more than safe to say that Thomas, James, Karston, and the rest of the crew have firmly filled the hole left in my heart from the absence of old Top Gear/Grand Tour. Keep up the absolutely amazing work and I cannot wait to see where you guys take this channel next!

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

G&G and TH doing road trips at the same time?! Pog. Imagine if you would, a crossover series where you guys go on an epic road trip together.

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

@@christopher-gardner I had some sick Taz pogs.

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

@@christopher-gardner ☺️

[@growthverse7813]

What’s g&g?

[@V1l17s]

@@growthverse7813 Gears & Gasoline youtube channel, they have done a couple of road trips across USA and even drove to Alaska from West Virginia and back.

[@michaelhoskins832]

I think the universe would implode from too much awesomeness.

[@RichHefner]

This is sooooooooo amazing to see. With Jeremy, James and Richard not really active and getting older, these guys are filling such a void for us. Keep it up please!!!!!

[@mr.sizexi510]

This is a bucket list type of trip for 2 best friends. These are the type of memories you never forget no matter how old you get and they still make you smile. Great job boys!

[@elas2k159]

As an Arizona native it makes me happy you guys drove through Jerome and Sedona! Their beauty is severely underrated, great video as always!

[@donleamon8653]

Kinda wild to see them driving around and know exactly where they are.

[@86j]

Been on that road to Jarome a few times, great scenery

[@DroneStrike1776]

I always thought Sedona was in California, maybe I'm mistaking it for Sonoma. What do I know, I'm from the other corner of America, the northeast.

[@BrakRulesAll]

It would have been cool if they'd driven up Carefree Highway, with Canadian Gordon Lightfoot belting out his 1974 hit song about that very road.

[@LoXHumaN]

The ammo stand on the side of the road part cracked me up

[@hammerheadyak]

I've honestly been putting off watching this video but now I've seen this, it wasn't long enough and I can't wait for part 2! This has gotta be the best "best friend adventure" I've seen on KZbin and I absolutely love it! I was in tears when the side of the AE86 said "Something in Japanese (I think) and I absolutely loved it! Keep up the good work and man these classics are fantastic

[@xslash10x]

I don't watch anime so can't fully appreciate the Corolla but I love that GTI so much. And yes, round headlights look better imo. Loved this episode!

[@Taylor___]

This is as good as peak Top Gear, around season 3 - 5 where they were doing honest cheap car challenges. Because, it's two guys who actually love cars and bounce off each other really well. You are legends!

[@siggy6044]

Can't wait to see more of this! James discovering 6th gear and Thomas translating the graphic were friggin hysterical 😂. So glad Auto Tempest has been pleased enough with their experience sponsoring Car Trek to allow adventures like this.

[@Hygoog]

Both their personalities matches their cars.

[@markdtopping]

I loved this video. My first car was an 1982 2.3L Mustang. Under powered, and on long drives between Calgary and Winnipeg in the summer I had to run the heater to keep the engine from overheating more than once. I had forgotten all about this until watching this. Your humour and cinematography rivals TG. Keep up the amazing work!

[@airshieldcombo12345]

This Road To Enlightenment seems to be somewhat of a Grand Tour. I'm so glad James discovered his Top Gear a couple hundred miles in. Great episode, boys! Can't wait for the rest.

[@effa114]

This is everything I always dreamed a full TH “Special” would be, and more. Can’t wait for the next episodes. The whole team have outdone themselves here!

[@jakefish3184]

seeing these make me so happy, i just bought a 88 CRX HF a week ago for about 5k that was swapped and has a very modest but nice sounding intake and exhaust on it. i love old hatchbacks. they’re just practical and fun, especially being that manuals were a standard option at that time as well.

[@xiongpaolee]

I mean, it's not just the personalities, which are great, its just that everything from cinematography, to production, to comedic timing is just SO good! Y'all are having a blast and I'm here for it 😊

[@ArmadilloGodzilla]

The geriatric shaking and waving of the camera is horrible.

[@fraz3591]

After having watched you guys for over 4 years now, I can confidently say this is the best automotive channel on KZbin. Excellent content, as always.

[@MarloSoBalJr]

Welp, at this point, we're gonna need a collab episode with Clarkson, Hammond & May. Beautifully done fellas! 👍🏾

[@Nutsofamily]

That would ruin it

[@g.r.2985]

@@Nutsofamily Totally!!

[@nathanwilliams4048]

Love these guys and their channel....they have hit the sweetspot that so many other channels miss by a mile....keep going Thomas and James....happy to support you in any way I can so get in touch

[@Emadifications]

Seriously this is one of the best videos ever of people driving cars across a country. I absolutely lost it when you translated the Japanese. What a freaking genuine reaction or at least what I'm hoping was a genuine reaction haha! You guys deserve the success. What an awesome video with really really cool cars!

[@MrWright85]

Nicely done! Watching this reminds me so much of the classic Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond, with the exception of challenges. Please do more videos like this!!

[@octocool]

This deserves so many views. Captures that old school Top Gear vibe better than any other youtube road trip series while keeping it fresh and true to the Throttle House style of presenting!

[@deltas4764]

Honestly no one has ever come this close to the old school TG style.

[@scottrudolf211]

Fantastic episodes. Started watching you guys 2 months ago. Love the information and chemistry. Keep up the great work. Can’t wait for more! Cheers from Sudbury!

[@manicseamonkey]

Just 10 minutes in after waiting for a few weeks at work to watch this in 4k at home... you have knocked the road trip out of the park.

[@Fredaffinity]

AE86 still looks beautiful. Legendary car.

[@MasterSam85]

Wonderful episode guys ! The "Something in Japanese" really killed me 😂 Can't wait for next episodes...hope you made it through !

[@jonahbramblett4747]

I love series like these! Also a cherry on top for me was that you guys literally drove through where I grew up! I loved seeing all the scenery pass bye and guess exactly where you were

[@lorenzocosta6206]

Honestly guys You are AMAZING. Thank you for basically being the new Top Gear. Keep up the great work!

[@friday4632]

A good old road trip with TH level cinematography was just what KZbin was missing!! Absolutely loved it! I need more of this please!!

[@thisfeatureisstupidxo]

already know this is gonna be good ! been wanting something like this from u two . great entertainers !

[@whoami-eb7cq]

Two of my favorite models of those two cars.Awesome

[@RP-ks6ly]

Went through sedona accidentally 2 years ago, ws not disappointed....gorgeous.

[@kamranalam4609]

This is one of the most interesting, coolest and fun things I've ever seen on KZbin. Loved it. And that 6th gear and something in Japanese killed me😂

[@RS3NDIT]

oh hell yes. This is exactly the kind of content I want from you guys. THANK YOU for doing this Everyday Driver-esque content.

[@dubiousmike]

Top Gear has entered the chat

[@RS3NDIT]

@@dubiousmike HOnestly haven't watched a lot of their stuff. I'm pretty new to car culture so I was starting to get into car content right around early 2020. I mostly watch TH, theTopher, and SavageGeese, but back when I was buying my 86, I watched a lot of Everyday Driver's content

[@theimmortals3772]

Hands down, you guys are the best car channel on KZbin. Every video of yours is an event. Massive support from Uk

[@xsfun05]

Drifting was started by the DK (drift king). Sprinter Trueno AE86 is famous for Keiichi Tsuchiya. He is a Japanese professional race car driver. He is known as the Drift King or DK. He is the one who started nontraditional use of drifting in non-drifting racing events and his role in popularizing drifting as a motorsport. Still he owns the same car. Since then AE86 is famous for its shape, easy to work nature and light weight. This car really inspired lots of car enthusiasts and Japanese anime creators and movie makers.

[@philipschrantz8402]

Magically appearing 6th gear, something in Japanese I think - I’m here for the jocularities! I look forward to more adventures in these iconic funmobiles!

[@TheZuma1972]

So proud to call myself Canadian alongside these gentlemen! Can't wait for Ep 2!

[@mattackermann3701]

LOVE that Prescott to Jerome drive!! I had a 1985 VW Scirocco and I made the same drive many weekends from Prescott where I went to school. Beautiful drive, and even better in a 80's VW hatchback.

[@troywinston]

Those GTIs started my love of cars, motors, etc. I would still love one of those. I had a couple Golf models (both GTI), a 1986 and 1992. A good friend had the rabbit, and I LOVED that car. Still do.

[@RuiNunes]

This is absolute magic right now. I've been following you guys for a while as my replacement for the original TG aura, and you delivered it once again-With a tiny % of the budget they had. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

[@xtalofficial06]

Massive top gear vibes. Love it. This is the type of KZbin content I'd love to make when i get my drivers licence, and obviously the money to fund it

[@LarryGaspar]

I’m loving the direction of this channel, the quality content just keeps on coming and I’m here for it!! This really brought back classic Top Gear and I can’t wait to see the rest of this trip. “Where ya foreigners from? Canada, we are all from Canada” gives a looks like he doesn’t believe the crew is from Canada lol

[@kev-bot7023]

Easily my favorite car channel hands down. Keep up the good work!

[@eehsua]

I always look forward to a new Throttle House. Keep it up guys.

[@robe4314]

How on earth do we get to enjoy this channel and content for free?!? These guys and this show are such a gift to the car enthusiast community.

[@_Ezio__Auditore_]

I sure hope that the videos from this trip did well enough (and was enjoyable enough) to warrant continuing with more trips/videos like this! This is my 2nd/3rd time watching and it probably my favorite automotive content since Clarkson/Hammond/May era Top Gear Specials....it might even be my favorite of all time because it is even more relatable. Great footage of cars, nature, landmarks along with commentary including comedy, history/information, breakdowns/fixes, and a nice bit of suspense. All the things that made the Top Gear Specials as great as they are! MORE MORE MORE!

[@stevegarboiii4287]

This is the 3rd time I've gone thru this series. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give us more like this!!!

[@elidaw2322]

This is one of the most entertaining videos I've watched in a while and to think this is just on the internet completely free for anyone to watch. Very much looking forward to episode 2

[@MaxStraesser]

You guys deserve a full TV show. The next generation of Top Gear, perhaps?

[@verdict1163]

The American TV-making ecosystem seems to be poison for creativity, please no. The reason Top Gear worked as well as it did was because the presenters and Andy Wilman had full creative control.

[@MaxStraesser]

@@verdict1163 as long as that remains the case with Throttle House too, it could be a genuine success for both viewers and a company like HBO or even KZbin. More budget, more opportunities, the rest to remain as it is right now.

[@craigsis3873]

What a fun group! I absolutely loved and enjoyed every moment of this. That 8-6 though lol so nostalgic. Makes me want to yet my 86 rx7 back and my buddies 88 300zx and do the same thing

[@tdwl4373]

Legend continues...and we're along for the multi-stop ride every time.

[@nickzirpoli]

The work, editing, personalities and jokes and mid bending hard to do and I love the passion. You’re the definition of a startup and this is 1000 percent better than the new top gear and top gear America. Hope you make it.

[@deaconmusic7457]

As someone that has studied a bit of Japanese, I laughed out loud when I saw the 86. I was wondering if the choice of writing was intentional or not! It was truly a hilarious video, great job guys!

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

What does it say?

[@avprox777]

@@4our6ixkwvmz According to my phone, it says "Something in Japanese" lmao

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

​@@avprox777 🤣🤣. I got to the part of the film where they showed it. Amazing

[@carswithsonduren]

One of the best videos you have created by far, what a lovely watch!

[@tubatits]

The GTI 1.8 8v, with stock exhaust....from experience LOL! that and the original cam really dogged that engine. Biggest improvement, particularly highway torque, was installing the euro manifold/exhaust and a G grind or north american spec 1.6 cam. It literally woke that engine up. I really miss my 84 scirocco. The 80's did have some fun cars

[@KobieMC]

Epic video guys. The whole team did a stellar job. Between the 6th gear discovery, the "Something in Japanese" and the 'Merican straight up firing off "Where you foreigners from?" So many perfectly captured moments. Plus the subtle hints of how much the US and especially Arizona LOVE their guns. Again, beautifully put together guys. Cant wait for the next episode!

[@GrahamCain]

I didn't want it to end! I'm thrilled to see you guys doing a roadtrip series like this. It feels like you've come full circle and I can't wait for the next episodes! Congrats, guys, and well earned 👍

[@jaynuck]

This is fantastic fellows. In the vein of old school Top Gear, and that’s the highest praise I can give.

[@edmi4816]

Such a great adventure and vlog of the trip!!! Once again great content and particularly liked the animated map at the beginning!!! Well done James and Thomas and the Throttle House team 👏👏👏👏