3 Best Cars to Buy When You're Broke

[@scottykilmer]

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[@AwesomeBlackDude]

The Like button is broken?

[@gaurangoghosh8119]

Hi scotty i watch all your videos u say always that Honda makes best engines and most then anyone then why do u say toyota is slightly better than honda reason? Plus is k20/k24 the best 4 cylinder ever made everyone telks that toyotas 4 cylinder cant beat that

[@spankthemonkey3437]

@Scotty Kilmer I was like what kinda blasphemy you were preaching when you said grand marquis until you said 50 something thousand miles🤣

[@spankthemonkey3437]

@Scotty Kilmer check out my clean 97 civic lx here on my channel

[@jrod7017]

👍👍

[@sassed12many]

Scotty is the best used car salesman. When he starts his dealership, I'll drive across country to buy from him

[@lnsuvasquez2466]

It's gonna be 90% Toyota :)

[@brianvogt8125]

@@lnsuvasquez2466 - He says that Honda makes the world's best internal combustion engines, but his fleet is 100% Toyota/Lexus. He knows and ackowledges which models of Toyota to avoid, and reaps his reward of reliability.

[@Fortheloveofjdm]

Chances are you’ll be able to drive said car back across country too!

[@tonyj8935]

he's so good that he will make the dealership bankrupt

[@dwinkler0128]

Ditto

[@KatJaguar1122]

A friend basically gave me his 1988 Toyota Corolla about 6 years ago and it had about 400k miles on it. I drove it another 6 years to 490k miles. I’d still be driving it but a tree branch fell on the rear window and I couldn’t get a replacement. I absolutely loved that little car.

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

Nice

[@robertnagel3972]

I would have made one out of a piece of plexiglass

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

@@robertnagel3972 right.

[@robertnagel3972]

@@Jason_Phillips3679 tried anyway

[@ceciliaabdalla4954]

You are a humble man no doubt

[@ricardodifirenze3855]

As a mechanic myself it’s nice to see when other mechanics actually tell people which cars are actually reliable.

[@MJ-uk6lu]

If he's an actual mechanic he wouldn't recommend Accords of that gen. Those are notoriously easily rusting cars. One of the worst, only behind old Mazdas. But to be fair, if you are buying cars for 400 dollars, then anything that goes forward with bald tires is probably "fine". The only good card of that car is engine and maybe transmission, the rest aren't so great. Also as European, I can't even call it economical, because old big petrol NA engines like in Accord guzzle gas.

[@funktron4]

@@MJ-uk6lu Which European cars do you consider reliable? Because we haven't really seen any of them in the USA, except some Saabs and Volvos maybe.

[@funktron4]

@@MJ-uk6lu Yes, this one only has 373,000 miles on it. You just can't trust them, LMFAO. Wow.

[@MJ-uk6lu]

@@funktron4 There's way too many to list. One of them is 1.9 TDI VWs. Other would be anything from Peugeot with 2.2 HDi (like 406, 607). Those are notorious for running forever in Africa, after Europeans scrap them.

[@MJ-uk6lu]

@@funktron4 That's just a regular mileage (kilometrage) for random bimmer on street. It's nothing special, just expected.

[@cantfindneutral]

I got a 1999 Toyota Camry back in 2020 for $2200 and it's still running great. Do all the oil changes myself.

[@timhodges9346]

My favorite car and year

[@antfbi]

You got it 2 years ago! Calm down

[@paraskevaspapantonakis]

Well its a toyota obviously the old type of toyota cars vans and trucks can last forever the new ones suck idk why tho I think it's their quality and their reliability (am not a mechanic or a car expert but I'm am a car fan)

[@Gxnqe]

@@antfbi bruh he may have got it 2 years ago but its also 20 plus years old

[@tesla_models]

True lol . Even Toyotas with timing chains are reliable

[@steviemichelle7271]

“The stupid beauty cover” 🤣 I love this dude. He’s like the crazy uncle mechanic who just says it like it is. You want to sit next to him at Thanksgiving to get front row access to whatever he’s gonna say to the cousin nobody likes.

[@GF-mf7ml]

Some car even use plastic clip to cover the whole bay like second hood.

[@michellelemar1995]

I love how he hates the beauty covers and proceeds to sling it while bitching about them 🤣🤣

[@traceycrawford9938]

🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@Dankdalorde]

HAHAHA ITS A MEME NOW

[@JosePerez-jo5ud]

Still cracks me up, that when Scotty says junkyard, a Chevy dealership pops up🤣🤣🤣 Too funny

[@Winterstick549]

I wouldn't buy any Chevy half ton pickup made after 2004.

[@joshuamast5128]

@@Winterstick549 I'd say period they have always made junk And now the ones that weren't as junky are really old so tons of craps gonna need done

[@peanutbutt7881]

@@Winterstick549 mines an 05 but the models staid the same 03-07 so idk what u mean by that

[@Winterstick549]

@@peanutbutt7881 I should have said 2007. I'm talking GM/Chevy trucks. The GMT platform ended in 2007.

[@peanutbutt7881]

@@Winterstick549 yeah after 07 is when it went downhill

[@geea8509]

I love my 2005 Grand Marquis. I bought it last year for 5 grand and it has only 55K miles on it. Best car ever made. Take it from me a former cab driver who drove these cars in San Francisco for 5 years, 10 hours a night. Some in our fleet had over 300K miles on them. Bullitt proof! Body on frame solid Detroit steel. No Uni body crap. RIP Crown Vic and Grand Marquis . You will be missed!

[@thig6454]

What happened to it

[@GeorgeAnderson-kh5gh]

@@thig6454 n

[@gabeachoo3152]

@@thig6454 they discontinued the platform in 2012 that had the Mercury grand marquis, Crown Victoria, Lincoln town car and Mercury marauder

[@ORTIZAUTOREPAIR_21]

They are the best. They are basically the crown Victoria. I myself drove taxi in the Bronx for 15 years. I now drive for a medical cab company in upstate n.y and I currently am driving a corolla, man that car moves like it was a sports car. Just put it this way, I caua speeding ticket due to the fact, it didn't feel like I was doing over the speed limit. Even locally it is hard to keep the speedometer steady.

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

unibody crap 😂

[@PHRCpvh]

Here in Brazil, Corollas are sold as middle-upper class vehicles, so most of them are kept in pretty good shape; the parts are kinda costly, but they still last like heck.

[@XJon2011]

The life of the Banana Republic. Us Americans will soon follow the direction of your country. I wish you the best as a fellow citizen of a runaway country.

[@georgebright7541]

So what do low class people drive?

[@peekaboo1575]

@@georgebright7541 FIATs, Fords, Chevrolets, VWs, etc.

[@GF-mf7ml]

In Asia corolla are rare, because the car is smaller, slower and feel cheap. Most people prefer civic because they are almost same price. They mark up Toyota price. The only cheap Toyota are over 15 years that's why used Toyota are not worth it, get a Honda instead.

[@velkovskinikola2]

@@XJon2011 I would't call Brazil a banana republic

[@davinp]

You still see many of the generation Corolla (2003-2008) still on the road today as they are reliable, well-built cars. Toyota doesn't make them cheaply as Ford, GM & Chrysler have made small cars cheaply.

[@richsweeney1115]

You see the same with Honda. Alot

[@Blakecryderman7244]

@David Peterson yes, absolutely! I frankly see 03-08 Corolla’s on the road more that the newer ones. No joke. Upwards of 20 years old but they still are all over the place.

[@FELIPE8226M]

My first car was a 91 Corolla DX thing was a tank reliability wise. Bought it in 2000 after I graduated HS for $2200

[@FELIPE8226M]

94 accord is a great car if you are broke also I bought one before for $400 and drove it for 2 years turned around and sold it for $1200

[@mercoid]

There’s a reason why long ago it far surpassed the VW Bug as the best selling car on the planet.

[@Fevebblefester]

With a $600 or so average monthly payment on a new car if a $400 car lasts two months you are way ahead if it dies.

[@crazythingis]

And you can still junk it if you need to

[@richsweeney1115]

Or, you'd put some money in to fix it ....

[@BlackTrunksPodcast]

@@richsweeney1115 💯

[@richsweeney1115]

@@BlackTrunksPodcast most people just throw away what they have when it breaks, bc people are ungreatful, and stupid

[@BlackTrunksPodcast]

@@richsweeney1115 I agree.

[@renkhachatoorian302]

Manual transmission is indeed repairable. And so reliable, too.

[@tonyj8935]

Until the clutch pedal sinks to the floor and you are stranded like i did a couple months ago 🤣 ( atleast it happenned in my parking lot, just imagine if it was while i was driving, its repaired now though 😆

[@costco_pizza]

Yeah but wouldn’t you want a $72,000 EV instead? That will save you so much more in the long run.

[@borla4491]

@@costco_pizza Fk EVs. Especially when those kind of cars are being shoved into everyone's throat

[@jC-kc4si]

I've never worn out a clutch and put over 200K miles on my SUV.

[@Dropthetop36]

@ACR I hate electric cars. I’m 14 but me and my dad are fixing up a 1999 BMW 3 series for when I can drive. Car idles great and has that BMW reputation for luxury and stuff. I’d rather drive that car for the rest of my life then buy a boring, quite EV.

[@navret1707]

“If it won’t come out, just wiggle and pry. It’ll come out.” Words of wisdom from the master mechanic. 👍

[@flyguy23]

I just inherited a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. 88,200 miles. Two owners, been in the family since it was one year old. Southern California climate so no rust. Inside in GREAT shape. Never wrecked.

[@happilysmpl]

Scotty is so happy when he find super old well functioning car 😄😄

[@747-pilot]

It’s called VALUE FOR MONEY, my friend! 😊

[@baileymatthews4494]

I love when he gets that excited. I start getting all pumped up too. Minutes later I'm on Craigslist searching for $500 Civics lolol

[@namechange9470]

@@baileymatthews4494 lmao 🤣

[@lynnwall7046]

I had a 2004 corolla until my daughter totaled it. I loved that car. I have a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. It has 52,000 miles on it. I love this car too.

[@morpheus407]

My first car was a 2006 Corolla, best decision i ever made, great gas mileage, never breaks down if you change oil regularly and fairly cheap to maintain, so reliable cars i wish my next car is as good as this one.

[@jdenino6022]

We have a 2006 Honda Accord with 83,000 miles it runs fine.

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

​@@jdenino6022 83000 miles, 183000 miles, 28000 miles... it's all not going to matter.

[@RCproject18]

I have a 2005 Corolla just like that one, only mine is much nicer. It has 273,000 miles and I've driven it from Ohio to Utah twice, Ohio to South Carolina twice, Ohio to Vermont once, and Ohio to Miami Florida. It didn't start once but I hit the starter with a wrench and drove it home. It's the best car I've ever had

[@RCproject18]

@@nia6849 that's crazy. What do you do that you drive that much?

[@mikepro-ww5fg]

@@nia6849 wow. Starting to believe you can live your entire lifetime with a brand new 1992 corrola lol

[@wolfeadventures]

I have one too. Love it. Have your wheel bearings gone out? Mine are making noise at 211k.

[@RCproject18]

@@wolfeadventures yeah. I replaced all four at about 200k miles. It wasn't very difficult or very expensive.

[@wolfeadventures]

@@RCproject18 thank you.

[@TemperTemper...]

We're on our second Honda Civic..First was a 1998 and the new one is a 2009. Both are great cars but I liked the 98 better.

[@unlovableshinshin]

6th and 8th are 2 of the best generations

[@costco_pizza]

Nice job. 2004 civic coupe here (no power anything, manual locks and windows)... still going strong. Next to nothing in insurance, tab fees and great gas mileage. And guess what, it does the same thing as any other car, gets me from A to B.

[@nothing9271]

94 accord here

[@timothykeith1367]

Many thought the 6th gen Civic was the last great Civic

[@jayslomine4280]

The 10th Generation is a Rocket Ship with the same legendary reliability. Test drive it. I had an 8th Generation and it was great. But the 10th Generation gets even better fuel economy and it is twice as fast with the 1.5 Turbo.

[@komradkolonel]

A lot of young people won't buy a Crown Vic/Grand Marquis/Town Car because they think it's an "old man's car" but those things are built like tanks and can last a really long time. I keep my mind on them and if I can find one in decent condition that's not going for a truck load of money, it's going to be mine.

[@addicted367]

The one in the video was nice and low miles!

[@nostradamus7648]

Definitely go with the Town Car.

[@me89315]

1. Toyota Corolla 0:00 2. Grand Marquis 5:53 3. Honda Civic 11:17

[@idesofmarchUNIAEA]

7:28 that Barcalounger backseat is what you want on a long trip. The bull that road and track came out with in the 80s about, "feeling the ride". Total bull!!! I don't wanna feel the road, I wanna take a nap.

[@NighTimeProductions]

That’s what I love about Honda. They already know what’s gonna break, AND THEY PUT IT AT THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. So easy to work on!

[@shahir1395]

best! I can't- 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kjc4792]

1996 corolla 1.6, 5 speed. 250,000 miles just about. 600$ still runs good. I daily drive it. And i actually love the car. Basic, 5 speed, stereo put in. Working ac and heat. Yep, perfect for my needs. Just wish my big 93 chevy had a 5 speed and working ac

[@mike26138]

My wife got a “98 for $800, I use it for delivering newspapers. It’s dented - (a deer and a baby bear) , plus the paint is peeling off on the hood, but the A/C works and it runs well. I have had to replace door handles and window regulator.

[@tn9711]

Poor deers :(

[@jayhockley8841]

@@tn9711 I heard that the deer survived ..

[@kylephillip6433]

You ever ran into a mailbox while delivering

[@MrElemonator]

Probably bought a stolen car.

[@baileymatthews4494]

@@kylephillip6433 lol, I have happened years ago. Still makes me laugh. It was so damn loud too

[@kosycat1]

Dude the pictures of animals when scotty is laughing is the best. that orangutan was so great lol 😂

[@KayakTN]

I absolutely love my ‘03 Grand Marquis. I drive it during the summer when AC is a premium in the south.

[@timothykeith1367]

Scotty is correct about Corolla. I also like the Car Car Nut channel for Toyota advice. Some Corolla models have more problems that you need to watch for. Get an Avalon!

[@jorgeub27]

I used to have a 2006 which is pretty much the same Toyota Corolla. Changing the oil was so easy I did not even have to lift it.I was able to fit under it

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Protect Mrs. Chen

[@MrMOGHammer]

Me too could get under the car to change oil without lifting it

[@thirdeyesurvivor3886]

My mom bought a crown victory that looked just like this, the interior was just like this too, she loved it

[@vernellsanders1331]

Bought a 2002 Toyota Camry. I can't believe how dependable it is. I paid $2400 for it and now it's the only car I drive. One of the best cars I've ever had. My previous car was a 2017 Nissan Rogue.

[@derekgardin1512]

The Rogue is a heap. Absolute trash on wheels.

[@gregsheffey5191]

I had a 2017 Nissan rogue awd,biggest POS ever,transmission started slipping at 90,000 miles. Never another Nissan!!!

[@sincitygiggles13]

Rogue is right! The name says it all.

[@ceciliaabdalla4954]

My uncle helped my cousin get a rougue on lease for $350 a month making minimum wage. I told her she was was throwing her money away

[@Michael-ys5cn]

Bought a 2010 Corolla S last year for a budget car...thank you Scotty!!

[@manuelesquivel2107]

Your usernames sus

[@Michael-ys5cn]

@@manuelesquivel2107 only to people with no sense of humor

[@manuelesquivel2107]

@@Michael-ys5cn lol don’t take it personal I’m just kidding man

[@Michael-ys5cn]

@@manuelesquivel2107 It's all good😄 my name used to be Lou Skunt and some people would get mad 😂

[@Michael-ys5cn]

I did buy a Corolla last year. The sales guy was trying to sell me a BMW a couple hundred more than the Corolla and was confused why i wasn't interested 🤣

[@tommytube268]

I had one, and sold it to a college student needed the car to go off to school with a reliable car. Felt good selling it for its reliability.

[@jamescostello7584]

i wood feel good if i got wat it wat its worth not giv awaa

[@TeleportToKanye]

My grandfather had a Mercury Grand Marquis, that thing got us from Florida to South Carolina a few times and never broke down on him. He wanted me to have it but I wasn't a fan of how massive the thing was

[@AnimationAndPuppets]

Bought my 98 Civic hatchback new and both my kids have learned to drive a manual in it. Best car I ever bought.

[@calvinevans8305]

I had a 94 Toyota Corolla with 269000 miles on it when I sold it to my buddy the last time gas was ridiculously expensive. It served him well, especially since I sold it to him for the price of the new battery that I installed in it. 140 bucks, the ultimate beater with the five speed manual never quiter.

[@razvandobos9759]

I’d buy the Grand Marquis in a heartbeat

[@hungryowl1559]

Its beautiful

[@baileymatthews4494]

It was gorgeous! I mean from the camera angles n stuff it just looked freakin immaculate. I do love Marauders too...!

[@edwardsl8016]

My friend sold his father's 2004 Lexus 430 with 53k miles for $9k in Texas, it was in mint condition just like new, I wanted it for my son, but it was too expensive. These current prices are absurd to say the least.

[@isaiahkasekas7371]

122k miles for $1500 ? I'm seeing 220k miles for $3000

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

Not now. Used market has tanked

[@SHDOAY]

@@Clevelandsteamer324really?

[@808Blessed1]

If I live near Scotty’s area I would definitely bring my car to have him check it. You’re the best Scotty!!😃👍

[@joanjohnson9821]

Scotty, you are a national treasure - keep 'em coming!

[@jayhockley8841]

Crown vics / Gran Marquis had rear air bag suspension and can go bad . Its a pain when it breaks but you can convert them to " Cop car " spring type suspension .

[@leon_De_Grelle]

That BMW 325iC convertible w the cherry paint .. steals my heart. I bought a 1994 one when I was 17, in 2002, for 14k well taken care of. I couldn't help myself and traded it in 6 months later for a Mercedes e420. I kick myself to this day. The BMW would still be ticking and looking good 👍

[@andrewkoster8895]

“Oh well, it might last a couple of weeks,” shows a picture of a brand new Mercedes 😂🤣

[@enriquegilmour]

Thanks to Scotty I just bought a 98 Grand Marquis with 132,000 miles. Everything works on it and it has no dents, no leaks, cold AC, no cracks in the windshield, good paint, and Mustang wheels. . I've had it for a week and I'm more than happy with the purchase. Thank you Scotty.

[@fortitudevalance8424]

Had an old VW Jetta diesel for years lasted 340k miles and was ROCK SOLID, now in restoration. Used the wrong type of coolant which finished the pipes which did some harm.

[@lnsuvasquez2466]

What year?

[@fortitudevalance8424]

@@lnsuvasquez2466 1987 built in Wolfsburg, Germany.

[@747-pilot]

Yeah, but they don’t make them like that anymore. German car manufacturers have gone completely down the toilet tubes. Same thing with the old Volvos from the 1980s. They could last forever with proper maintenance. Today the company is a shell of its former self!! What a shame!

[@benviehman8640]

11:48 There's a lot of space in there now! 🤣🤣🤣

[@JukeboxAlley]

This is true, I've had all 3 of these cars, and lasted me many years, the marquis and crown vics are unreal, last forever. Also the Corolla with that motor 1zz is pretty well a safe buy also, their tough to kill, same with the Honda.

[@applepoop10]

That Marquis gets the same MPG as my Element lol.

[@JukeboxAlley]

@@applepoop10 true, I had an element also I liked alot, wish I had kept that one. The crown vics are always my go to bang for the buck and durability.

[@evoevannismo8141]

Technically speaking I bought my 2007 Honda Accord Sedan 5 speed manual for $1,500 last year. I still drive it but I am saving up to buy my dream car hopefully this year. So as far as I know my car isn't the most fanciest car in the world but it's the best first standard vehicle I ever owned that actually runs and drives. Despite that one time when I had to pay over a little over $2,000 for new OEM parts for my car to make sure it runs and drives properly. Other than that I treat my car with respect so that way when I buy my dream car, it'll make me appreciate my dream car even more by the time I sell my current car to either my dad or someone else.

[@ZachAtaxx]

Can I even find a 07-10 for that cheap in 2022 ? I looked at used Hondas and they are all like $5,000 plus.

[@kayrokuno874]

@@ZachAtaxx i found a 2012 Model 82k Miles Full service history got it for £3500, when they go for 6/7k in uk u just gotta be lucky

[@Ujd823]

We got a 98 Civic and 95 Corolla both very reliable cars .

[@theicedevil]

I just purchased a 2003 Toyota Corolla for $5000. It was a granny's car and she took amazing care of it. It's in such good condition, it still looks like it's new. unless you are giving it a close inspection And, it runs amazing too. Used Granny cars are the best cars.

[@dameiondarthard3878]

i’d actually buy that grand marquee. that dash is so cool

[@Yashuop]

Your consistency and quality of content never disappoints! ❤️

[@amymenjivar3489]

I wish my doctor was as positive. "Yeah, you're leaking thi and that is rattling; just top off your fluids, and you will be fine for another decade."

[@areldcookie5581]

Your comments are the same on every video stop begging for viewers

[@PreeMoo]

Fun fact - some of those 5th gen Civics were made in South Africa by Mercedes Benz for the local and some export markets. Same with some Mitsubishi pickups until 2011, which I owned. Those were even painted with Mercedes colours / paint codes. Mine was in Calcite White.

[@jamescostello7584]

so deez suc

[@eddieserra1365]

I want the marquis out of the 3 choice's

[@sapphire163]

With some luck, you can find ultra-low mileage Marquis that belonged to senior citizens that didn't drive much.

[@eddieserra1365]

@@sapphire163 I saw one on the road recently and it was an old guy driving the vehicle.

[@EvilMonkey7818]

My former 2005 Scion (Toyota) Xb had over 300K miles on it. I only stopped driving it because of emissions codes popping up after I thought I had fixed the issues and the alternator needing to be replaced. I just didn't want to bother with it and junked it. The transmission fluid was never changed or even drained and filled, still shifted perfectly. Those first generation boxes are perfect beater cars too.

[@nknez76]

Got a 2003 Buick LaSabre with the 3800 V6. It's a tank. Bought cheap and it's a great beater car.

[@maxxmich]

I miss my 2003 Buick... nicest car I had... and it was fully loaded too... got it from my mom

[@jayhockley8841]

Those Buicks with the 3800 from the 2000s are good cars . Had a LaSabre , loaded with everything . Ran great but the subframe / control arm rusted out in the Rust belt .

[@HermannTheGreat]

@@jayhockley8841 Their achillees heel is rust, bad coils, and dashboard electronics.

[@rmlora6tt133]

My 2001 civic was 91k miles when I got for $300, is the ex with sunroof! The transmission was gone due to a broken line, $650 for the kit and 2 days 4 hours each of work! 3 years ago and still gets me a smile when I feel up the tank with 45bucks now days gas prices and last for about two weeks, driving 75 round trip to work and whatever came out like gym,supermarket etc. And like scotty said fun and easy to work on it✌

[@phernandez2585]

Hey Scotty! I've got a 95 Celica st, and a 90 Celica gt. Love the Toyotas!

[@cameronjones2568]

I bought a 99 civic ex last June for 1100 with 246k miles on it hasn't given any check engine lights transmission fluid is clean and 3k oil changes on Mobil 1 high mileage full synthetic and it's running great! Just change the oil filter and air filter and that's it, took it all over socal lots of highway driving and no problems

[@mpersad]

The quality of that Grand Marquis was something to behold - a real testament to maintaining a vehicle in tip top condition. Great video.

[@davisholman8149]

Talk about a Creme Puff - that vehicle was awesome!🚘

[@vapeking466]

I think that grand marquee was the best value with such low milage. Some tinted windows and a radar detector you would be set as a teen maybe even some wheels. I love finding those cars with low milage that an old person is selling. They are often excellent!

[@Triggernlfrl]

In the Netherlands you get broke when driving a grand marquee. Roadtax is about 1300 dollar per year. Gasoline is about 8 dollar the gallon....

[@HamburgerHelperDeath]

I’m in the Midwest of the US. Road tax here is based on the car year so newer is more expensive. I drive a 2006 Lexus ES330. Because it’s a 2006, my annual taxes to renew my license plate tags is $90. The Grand Marquee would be cheap too due to its age. Auto insurance is $65 per month. My ES can also run on regular unleaded which currently is around $3.48 a gallon (3.8 liters). Luckily the Lexus doesn’t usually have any issues! Is Road tax in the Netherlands based on engine size or something?

[@jayhockley8841]

I dont call my cars " beater " cars and I dont buy a car from someone who calls their car a " beater ". Even cheap cars Ive bought , I still take care of them , change the oil and dont beat the hell out of them. If you take care of even a cheap car it can last a long time .

[@colagerojarpinalla4843]

Best car that I ever owned was a 2004 Vibe GT. VVTL-I with a 6 speed. Fun and just ran and ran. The only problem that I ever had was the Takata airbags, but it was under a recall so it was free.. It was pretty much a Corolla with more power. I miss that car.

[@Speedslip-bq2gk]

Were there any repairs needed or preventative maintenance at say 157,000 to 190,000 miles. I have an 04 at 157,00 wondering if its worth holding on to. Thinking, is it worth doing big repairs to get to 190,000 miles. Though, I see many with 250,000 miles that needed nothing major. Your thoughts?? Oh, paint is trapping out, all else appears just fine.

[@valeriemckay7064]

I got 42/gal in a Mazda 626 GT turbo back in 86 doing 100 on the freeway (when I had my teenage stepsons in the car and I wanted to impress I would kick the mph reading to kph without them seeing), loaded down with luggage from Provo to Dillon MT. That kind of fuel economy is great! I hope I can find a car like that corolla these days, that one you have there is probably worth thousands in todays market.

[@JamesMcNamara-j1g]

I got w wrecked, abandoned, not running 300,000+ mile 2006 Corolla S 5 speed for free, paid back fees, for $120, threw a new battery, and cleaned the throttle body. Thing runs great!

[@chuck386]

You mean you should always worry about having a Honda at Walmart because by the time you come out the car Might not be there 80% of the time

[@waltercatman5279]

I spent $3k on a 98 Civic DX with 73K miles 7 years ago. Replaced timing belt, head gasket, cooling system and a few other things over the years and its still running fine. At this point, I can light it on fire and walk away and STILL came out ahead! Oh, it's also $25/per month to insure!

[@steviemichelle7271]

I definitely feel the Honda paint pain. Mine is an 05 civic SI made in England with fading paint. So embarrassing, but definitely a cool car. I’m going to repaint it with the original OEM blue. I think Honda finally changed their painting process to last as long as other vehicles, but only after decades of selling people cars that were totally flaking within five years of ownership. I want one of those big land yachts for my trip to work since I work 60 miles from home. My SI needs a break, it was not made for that kind of thing. Especially if I hit traffic and have to shift constantly for three straight miles of bumper-to-bumper crap. I learned how to drive a standard on this car way back in 2010, and I never had to replace my clutch until after I started working far away. There is a very steep bridge that crosses the Mississippi River, it’s always backed up on that bridge. I hate driving up the incline stop and go stop and go with a semi on my back forcing me to shift and move ahead in 6 foot increments. It’s a huge waste of clutch life 😒

[@ferrari5409]

Nissan Almera 1.5 liter 90 PS. 2000 - 2002 (without Renault bisiness). Very strong car, engine is always running en no burning oil.

[@thomastom3590]

I have an 1996 Honda ek hatch and I’m not broke, it’s just a perfect car for me , manual transmission. Never gave me an issue

[@lt6986]

Are you familiar with how they are stolen?

[@scottgardner5918]

Love those cars so much!!!

[@thomastom3590]

@@lt6986 never had problems with

[@lt6986]

@@thomastom3590 how long have you had it?

[@thomastom3590]

@@lt6986 8 years

[@GoonieLord]

I got my driver's license last year October 30th on my birthday I was 31. My first car was my mom's old Kia Rio it was a 2013 LX with a 130,111 miles on it. Well now it's a 133K still runs good only had to replace the old catalytic converter. No issues its get to point A & B

[@baileymatthews4494]

I've been watching your vids over the years to learn this or that or just for fun and I'm always entertained and learning new things. Thank you for being so helpful, honest and sincere. Keep up the amazing work!!

[@buffalosoldier7686]

Nothing better than an old beater. My 97 maxima has been a blessing the last few years

[@kimberlyhall7610]

I just love Scotty!!! His passion for cars in unmatched!

[@robinhoodhustsle1356]

I’ve had great luck with my 2009 mazda 6 been driving it for 15 years now

[@Blade70]

Still got mine 2004 Toyota solara. Best thing for environment is keeping the car rather than getting a new one every 5 years.

[@jayhockley8841]

Best thing for your Wallet , too .

[@scottgardner5918]

I agree. Driving an 05 acura tsx. Gets me where I need to go still.

[@jayhockley8841]

@@scottgardner5918 TSX are nice cars . I had a 95 Integra and I still have a 2005 Acura TL with the 6 speed manual trans.

[@scottgardner5918]

@@jayhockley8841 I've had good luck with mine so far. Easy to repair on my own with simple hand tools. Those v6 manual TL's are hard to find lately. Very fun!!! I've heard they have bad torque steer but never driven one and honestly I wouldn't care with how cars are becoming lately having nothing but CVT transmissions.

[@jayhockley8841]

@@scottgardner5918 These manual TLs have factory limited slip transmissions and dual disc Brembo Brakes up front . Its a blast but I don't hammer on it hard off the line .

[@MrReubenstein]

I bought my sister's first 2004 toyota corolla and now I'm selling it since she bought herself a new car. It's a 2017 Nissan Sentra and I was like you could have just taken my 2013 Honda Civic but it kinda is what it is. I'm still proud of her being able to buy her own car tho!

[@MrSmith717]

Man I feel like Scotty is a great grandpa to his children. You can hear it in the soft, quiet tones of his voice.

[@isaiahkasekas7371]

Thanks for pointing out those Mercurys. a quick search is showing tons of them for affordable prices.

[@TROYD9669]

Honda civic is one car that will go for years up on years just look after the engine and all good

[@bioheart09]

*look after the transmission. That trans is terrifying 2000 to 2012. Honda makes the best engines hands down so they can be slightly abused.

[@TROYD9669]

@@bioheart09 I did have a 98 civic and that was like a robot 🤖 😅😅😅😅

[@bioheart09]

@@TROYD9669 a robotic tank b

[@justinmorrison3219]

I paid $697 for a 2008 Corolla with 179000 Mi on it. All I did was have to clean it up do some major detailing obviously do the hundred thousand mile service like change the belt and the air filter change the coolant and the cabin air filter. I did most of the labor myself and saved hundreds of dollars and the car runs fine I drive it all over La the AC is ice cold and I'm running Factory parts. Transmission shift excellent everything works on the car there's nothing that doesn't work. Yes their crank windows so I don't have to worry about window motors breaking or anything. It's just basic transportation getting 40 and above on the freeway. Scotty is right you can get cars for $500 maybe not as in good shape as the one that I got there might be some issues with it like no air-conditioning or transmission or something like that but those kind of deals are out there every single day. For people who say you can't get a running car for under $1,000 is absolutely not true! If you stick with the Hondas are Toyota's and even some American cars you can get something that'll get you to work in the back. After doing the work on my car I doubled the car's value easily in this selling Market. You just got to know what to look for I would stick with the mid-2000s Honda Civic or Corollas if you can find one if they're cheap enough. Stay away from the Toyotas or Hondas that are overheated and have transmission problems or the Toyotas that have rod knock. I do got to say that I spent less than $700 to get this car and the way it's running is better than cars that I have paid five or $10,000 for. The thing that makes me laugh is my $600 car is probably going to outlast cars I paid 20 grand for an above lol.

[@garylangley4502]

I bought my son a 2001 Buick Century that had 165,000 miles for $1750. It was clean and had been in 1 family since it was new. When it had 205,000 miles on it, he wasn't watching the coolant level or the temp. gauge, and wound up blowing the head gasket. I gave it to a friend who fixed it, and he has been driving it for 2 years now. Old Buicks can be good cheap cars.

[@chrisnalina1755]

I rarely see any of those around any more. My rule of thumb is if I don't see any old car of a particular make and model most likely they are junk. I see 20 year old Hondas and Toyotas all the time, no Buicks. General Motors cars are awful, I am shocked it lasted 200,000 miles.

[@johnyonker3567]

I see lots of older Buicks still on the road. I get most of them are the 3800 V6. But I’ve seen a few with the 3100 V6 have intake gasket manifold & head gasket problems.

[@chrisnalina1755]

@@johnyonker3567 I would not want a 10 year old or older GM car for free, they are junk in my opinion. I could count on one hand the number of Buicks I see on the road in an entire week. Same as a brown colored car of any make. See and count how many brown colored cars you see in an entire month. That is how many Buicks I see.

[@travissmith5238]

I'm a Fleet Maintenance Manager for a large Home Health company. We STILL have several 03-08 Corollas in the fleet. The 09s were junk, but 03-08s are indestructible.

[@Go.el_Hadam]

Nothing likes a 90's Honda Civic.

[@gregsheffey5191]

The best I had a 91 civic 5 speed,a little tank!!!

[@baileymatthews4494]

YES.!!!!

[@joca6282]

I had a 1990 Acura Integra that I bought from year old leftover stock. It was Japanese built with the DOHC with a 5 speed manual. I had it for 16 years and turned 282,000 miles. Two timing belts, brakes, tires, tune ups, oil changes, struts and shocks once, and 1 C.V joint. The best car I ever owned. The ABS system went and I got rid of it. I was sad!

[@TEDdeMedici]

I was gifted a year 2000 Toyota Corolla Seca - absolutely love it. 200,000 miles and goes great.

[@darrenbrown7669]

Man my 2003 grand marquis is the best car ever I paid 1000 and had it for 5 years with no problems 💪🏽💪🏽

[@adityarajganeju]

The 2nd car is insane! Wish I could buy it here.

[@JBlooey]

Watching this in my 06 Corolla. Love to see Corollas at the start of the list!

[@danielkennedy5602]

My mother in law had an early 2000's ford crown vic. I told her to let me know when she was ready to get rid of it because I knew what she had. I even borrowed it from her one day when my car was being worked on and I loved it even more than I thought I did.

[@alserrette]

Dude, you crack me up, 🤣. Im learning and laughing at the same time, 😆. God bless you man. Keep up the good content, 👍

[@jbar_85]

I had a 2006 Toyota Corolla CE. It was my first new vehicle. It was a great little car. Corollas are boring but they’re reliable. Never had any issues.

[@grahamt33]

Scotty, you are the REAL deal !! Whaaaat a Guy !!!!!!!! My Hero !!

[@Ashdad99]

I've got a 95 corolla with 300+ on it and it keeps bumpin down the road. We do t drive it much anymore, but when one of my other cars breaks down we drive it til we fix the pretty cars.

[@Sithvulcan76]

I owned a 1999 Toyota Corolla. Ran it for 288,000 miles!

[@quasarcom5041]

I purchased mine because I saw one that had 600 k miles on it. Also the country of Dubai needed cars they wanted the most reliable and most comfortable car they could find. What car did they pick? Yes! The Grand Marquee and Crown Victoria. They sent over 10 buyers to the USA and bought up ship loads of them. Sent them back by cargo ships and now they are used all over there country.

[@RiffHarvester]

I have a 2006 Scion TC with almost 200,000 miles. I bought it 7 years ago with 85,000 for $5300, and although it now has paint problems, dents and scratches, and curb rash, it still runs pretty good. I change the oil and other easier things like the alternator, starter, rotors, pads etc. myself. I am a pizza delivery driver and really abuse my Scion. Any suggestions for my next car?? I'm guessing a civic or fit, or something of that nature.

[@richsweeney1115]

My wife has an 09 fit 5 spd sport, 200k miles, she works for GrubHub part time, it gets a lot of stop and go some weeks, we haven't had any real problems with it..we love it. And it's paid for itself just doing GrubHub at night the last couple years, literally paid for itself. It gets maintained well, it's barely needed anything but maintenance. Excellent car, still looks good, a ton of cargo space that's very reliable a and gets good gas milage.

[@Mynamejack9]

Buy a Matrix!!!!

[@richsweeney1115]

@@Mynamejack9 the fit is equal ,the matrix is a little bigger, but the fit still has a ton of cargo room with a smaller body. And you can find them in a standard more than the matrix, which is better.

[@jamescostello7584]

ur car burns oil an smell lik azz scoota u nxt cr

[@lightsfansofthewest481]

A second generation Prius.

[@BasedMace]

I have also have a $400 car that I've had for nearly 4 years now and have only had a starter and a battery go out on me and now the a/c compressor is commiting seppuku but I keep up on the fluids and replaced the previously dented factory alloy wheels with some stronger and probably lighter enkei wheels 145,000 on a VQ30DE and I still abuse it daily made in japan in the summertime and before Renault acquisition infiniti i30t/ Nissan Cefiro A33 probably gonna try and find another one for parts like interior and body or a maxima for manual swap to a 5 spd

[@BielaQuente]

Nice vídeo. I am a mechanical in Brazil too

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Mechanic, my Portuguese speaking friend.

[@mastersitorou8289]

Doesn't matter he needs to go to America. Brazil has a lot of problems in its society so, stay safe and take care.

[@joaopt95]

@@thisismagacountry1318 He's brazilian, not portuguese

[@MartinJones123]

@@joaopt95 Brazillians speak Portuguese...

[@HashinItOutt]

@@joaopt95 PFFFHAHAHAHAH and what language is spoken in Brazil, João?

[@bathhousebarry247]

I bought a Grand Marquis last winter from some old lady who got her license revoked for some sort of age-related condition, for a little over 4K. 2004 with 99K on it. It was maintained pretty well, but needed new oil, tires, and some small stuff like a washer pump and an AC recharge. Aside from that, I did nothing major aside from changing/flushing all the fluids, power steering hoses, a few gaskets, battery, new belt, headlights.. that's about it. It's been reliable and hasn't let me down yet. Passed emissions test with flying colors and runs fantastic. I don't think you can find a more reliable vehicle in that price range. The Grand Marquis is also the best choice of the Panther platform cars, because the CVs were likely a police or fleet car that was idled tens of thousands of hours and driven hard and abused, and the Towncars were livery cars and suffered the same fate in addition to God knows how many people vomiting in them.