4 Car Nerd Arguments I'm Tired of Hearing...

4 Spec Sheet Nerd Arguments I'm Tired of Hearing...MORE Stupid Things Car Guys Say. Fast Cars with big numbers are overrated, just ask motorcyclists who argue over 300cc vs. 600c starter bikes and you'll see this topic is something very divisive to this day. You should be willing to spend more on the ‘Enthusiast’ Trim, that’s what a True Enthusiast does, willing to spend more on their hobby, is a common Spec Sheet Nerd Argument I'm gonna debunk real quick. Also Skipping over Entry Level Sports Cars, having only driven Slow Grocery Getters or even worse, no car at all, is the dumbest thing any New Car Enthusiast could do. If you couldn't handle a 500HP Mustang GT, you certainly cannot handle a 797HP Hellcat Redeye.
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[@christianb1707]

I’ve come to learn how little a car’s enjoyment has to do with its power output.

[@BladedAngel]

Facts 💯

[@kiev2004]

spot on mate

[@smileysan9261]

In my opinion, if a car can get me from 0-60 in 8s, its fast enough for me

[@cosmic8829]

@@BladedAngel I feel like this was pinned because of the channel icon for some reason

[@kiev2004]

​​@@cosmic8829 on second thought, i think so LOL

[@egg0534]

I swear people who say Tesla cars are the best because they can do 0-60 in whatever are the most annoying species I've seen

[@danielpetrucci8952]

But then the battery runs out and they dont have good top speed so any car can gap a tesla once the normal gas car reaches top speed

[@thadynakat]

@@danielpetrucci8952 😂

[@zulik9831]

weight helps everywhere, so heavy batteries are really bad

[@danielpetrucci8952]

@@thadynakat 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thadynakat]

@@zulik9831 you should see the new hybrid range sport-it weighs nearly 3 tons 😂

[@vmudeep]

This ain't even a car lesson now, this is a life lesson and i love it

[@iceman442ho]

Best line. Bladed: "Why you need a fridge that do this? I need a fridge with food in it, not a shiny toy on it." 🤣🤣🤣

[@edwardrod605]

😂😂😂

[@dastarddizaster]

Sometimes, people scrimp and save for that one special toy or thing, even if it defies logic.

[@01iverQueen]

As Collin McRae said: straight roads are for fast cars, turns are for fast drivers

[@GTAmaniac1]

Reminds me of when i kept up with a 911 in the Twisties in my uncle's Felicia pickup with 1/5 the power tops and 0 regard for my safety. When it was kinda straight he'd pull away, but at every slow corner I'd be right back on him. The way back down wasn't as fun because i was stuck behind a guy who never went above my engine brake speed in second gear. I discovered the car had a 5th gear before that tho while going 140 km/h.

[@johnhunter7244]

@@GTAmaniac1 was it safe to be pushing the limits of your vehicle? The 911 driver was almost certainly safer than you. More grip available and sing less of it and more time available to react on the turns. It's not all about the straight or corner speed.

[@GTAmaniac1]

@@johnhunter7244 @John Hunter the car i was driving had no functional seatbelts, ofc the 911 was being more safe, but i doubt he had more grip available due to my car being half the weight and still being on some sticky tires. Plus we had the same time available to react on the turns, i was never more than half a car width in the opposing lane without knowing with absolute certainty what's in the next 2 corners. Could i have been safer? Definitely, but that's not the point of spirited driving, the point is having fun while still being able to account for most unforseen situations, which i was doing. Plus i was under the speed limit most of the time because 60 hp ain't much.

[@dj78productions]

what about straight people?😢

[@TheTechNopal]

Colin McRae is my motivation to make my little subie grocery better a turning monster.

[@jeffb-c]

Came for the car content, stayed for the economic literacy lesson

[@DirtyDan77]

I love that this went from a goofy car list channel to a channel that gives legitimately good financial and just general life advice. Great job man and keep it up!

[@pixelnazgul]

general life

[@pixelnazgul]

progress

[@robelmurph]

I personally feel that your 1st "sports car" should be a slower car that you build fast over time. That way, you appreciate the power and learn how to use it.

[@a-lambo-boi]

Tell that to us Europeans, any attempt to hold any engine item around a car might as well be illegal.😂

[@robelmurph]

@lambo boi I ilive in Cali, so I feel your pain. Trying to stay legal here is brutal.

[@AndorRadnai]

I’ve been to a driving course in summer and even they didn’t let us go at it it with the full-fat Focus RS right at the start, but we had to learn the course in a set of Fiestas. Normal ones, not even the ST variant. Now I am not saying to start off with a Peel P50, but something reasonably quick. Not a few hundred horsepower monster that will wrench your head off first chance it gets, but a responsive car more likely to train its driver. GT86 is the one I am personally dreaming about, but that is up to the individual. This also applies to any other kind of car. See if you like it stock, and improve it from there. Gradually increase power and driving characteristics.

[@pixelnazgul]

guitar

[@CorruptdKetchup]

Yeah, I’m 14 and planning on getting a “slow” sports car (like a brz/86 level car, basically just something that turns faster than a boat by a significant margin) and basically ignoring everything except weight and grip until I’m like 30

[@aidantuck9113]

I agree with all of these. My first car was a 130 something horsepower Chevy Sonic. 3 months after I had that car is my daily, I got to drive a type r Honda Civic. While yes, it was fast, It outperformed me. I nearly slammed it straight into a tree. It doesn't matter if your car has 3000 horsepower, if you can't contain it, it's not the car for you.. I still love that little Chevy Sonic, just enough torque in the low gears to have some fun.

[@BladedAngel]

Someday you will grow into that 300HP+, but it's good to know you found your limit and didn't just buy it after the test drive. Self-Control is an UNDERRATED GEM in today's society. Keep your wits about you and be safe. Thanks for watching!

[@racer501_sb]

Slow cars can be just as, if not, more fun than fast cars [⁠ ⁠◕⁠ ⁠ᴥ⁠ ⁠◕⁠ ⁠]

[@aidantuck9113]

@@BladedAngel that was a while back lol. I'm onto horsepower all-wheel drive now. I live in the Midwest so gravel roads are my best friend. It's also nice for the winter. Although I do still have the little car, just for messing around.

[@highoctanegames]

​@@racer501_sb that is true, I'd rather have my 1999 Camaro Z28 more than a Tesla model s plaid Because the Camaro in my eyes has so much more personality, the sound, the design, the fun mods, reliability, etc. And I wouldn't get that enjoyability with a Tesla

[@banzicharge3865]

@@racer501_sb a truly MIATA moment

[@jeffdavis2648]

My rule of thumb: It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow.

[@veruminfiniteofficial3334]

I just want to say: The fact that you don't want a supercar, and don't shame us for loving our grocery getters and affordable projects is why I enjoy watching your channel. You make me feel more comfortable calling myself an enthusiast.

[@chrisx5127]

Enthusiasts are simply those that understand cars.

[@endshadow7066]

Stuck in traffic in that Lamborghini is my ultimate dream.

[@Inter_Tidal]

I can't thank you enough for your content. It's such a breath of fresh air to hear someone talk about cars without toxicity. I always look forward to seeing your videos.

[@BladedAngel]

Oh God, be careful going through my backlog then. I used to be an asshole in 2019 prior. One of my most viewed videos is about me callling V6 Mustang owners Non-car douchebags. one of the bigger L's in my career. I've grown up since...a lot.

[@Inter_Tidal]

@@BladedAngel oh yeah I have seen a few videos of you saying how you used to not have the same mindset as you do now. If anything that makes me like you and your content more. Most people would hide stuff like that but to acknowledge your old mindset was flawed is growth man. It's about how you learn and carry yourself now man bro and I really appreciate your content. I recently got into cars and got a BRZ and I have learned so much about cars from your channel that have helped me be a good owner of my car. So once again I can't thank you enough for your content. 🙏🏿

[@monhi64]

This is still toxic lol, he threw out like 50 separate insults. It’s just being toxic in a positive way

[@Biryani2op]

​@@monhi64 technically,yea I guess so

[@cyjanek7818]

"without toxicity" *start video with some kind of nerd persona and nerd tesla on thumbnail to get those Tesla haters to comments* As toxic as always, thats his whole channel. Points in that video are not even "car nerds" lol, it is more like "car salesman thing". No one who knows specifications is saying "buy more expensive" "get more than you need" except car salesman and youtubers like him, which sell you on things like "v6 is not car-guy car" "ev is not car-guy car", elitists as they could be from their priviledged positions

[@tikazombie37]

the ideal enthusiast trim is the japanese base model of the GR86: steel wheels, no console, no bells or whistles. Made to be modified.

[@corollavirus4age]

ow man that looks awesome but sadly even in the poverty spec, a gr86 would still be disgracefully expensive in my country

[@vinyl_2784]

Yea but those aren't that cheap

[@tomislavvazdar3286]

Made to be converted into a race car. Either an R-GT class rally car or a GR86 Cup spec racer, wherever they decided to race them, or perhaps a drift car.

[@richardbhagan8949]

​@CorollaVirus4AGE In my country a kei car is too expensive because everyone works on thier old nissan sunny forever.

[@ghoulbuster1]

Buy a base model corolla, dirt cheap even new.

[@kiefershanks4172]

My obsession behind the wheel has much less to do with 0-60 but rather how quickly and smoothly I can shift. I feel shots of dopamine everytime I nail a shift.

[@pm_davidjones]

This is a great video. It is universally applicable. During the lockdown I stared getting into, of all things, sewing. I had a $70 entry entry level machine which worked fine for making masks. Then I tried making a denim equipment bag. It was like showing up to a tractor pull with an base model Kia Rio. The machine was trashed halfway through the project. I was THIS close to pulling the trigger on an $1800 machine from Japan. The things it could do! Wow! Then I thought to myself... after we are allowed out of our houses again, am I really going to continue this hobby? Ended up getting a $350 Singer Heavy Duty to get the job done. It is still more machine than I will ever need. The thing goes through denim as if it were tissue paper. Sure enough, since the lockdown ended I make about 3 or 4 bags a year and made one set of custom seat covers. I still need the machine, but I'm so glad I didn't trick myself into that $1800 import.

[@Letsanum]

I'm a simple dude. Want naturally aspirated muscle, want manual, challenger looks the best to me, starting there on a Scat Pack. Nobody tried to sell me it, I've wanted it for a couple years, and I'm getting it soon.

[@BladedAngel]

Spoken like a True Man. Know what you want, don't let people sucker you. Keep your eyes on the prize and grind hard, you'll get that Scat Pack! 💪

[@thesub-5man725]

Enjoy your new boat.

[@someweirdoguy6633]

I'm a simple dude, I see Mercy Marauder, I like it, I save for it.

[@Letsanum]

​@The Sub-5 Man you bet man, just don't come crying when you start taking on water.

[@k3iler05]

I wanted the same thing, but I am switching mind towards a camaro ss1 1le.

[@kaushikkalita7310]

I will be honest, buying a cheap beater car and making it run good is rewarding, you learn so much and since you build that car you appreciate every single thing about that car and the experience is so much better and satisfying

[@clay_d]

plus you aren't afraid of driving it all the time because it didn't cost much in the first place, so if it gets in a wreck, not a big loss

[@BladedAngel]

Absolutely! Fixing old cars gives pride in terms of preservation of history, but also a cool "oh hey, I did that. I can do it again if I have to" so fixing cars becomes less scary.

[@jonathonrossebo1783]

What's even better yet is a vehicle with tons of aftermarket support, then you can restore it, make it new again, make it what you want it to be, and in the end have a respectable vehicle that you can say you built yourself and earn bragging rights too.

[@suprtroopr1028]

And those are key points: experience, satisfaction, and an overall respect for your vehicle. Learning to enjoy, respect, and wrench on something affordable only makes you more competent and grateful when you have a car that has a bigger tag, IF you want one. But it's your call, and that's the real point. The point of being a car guy to me is that your car is YOUR car. You're passionate about what you drive and are willing to invest deeply into it, no matter what make, model, year, or trim. I miss to death my old Park Ave, and would've given anything to have the money, knowledge, and time to fix her back then. And having that thought was when I knew. Now, I'm getting into wrenching on my new store dasher, and it's never been more enjoyable for me to drive her, because it's my effort that's making her better.

[@SimuLord]

@@BladedAngel After watching my brother, in the summer of 1995, fix up a 1966 Mustang my stepfather found in a junkyard, and my mom absolutely beaming with pride at the two men in her life she still had in the house (I'd moved out after my own graduation that spring), I am to this day convinced that every teenage would-be car guy's first car should be a project.

[@mattevans4377]

Not just a good person at the end, but also a smart salesman. It's very hard to shift an open box product nowadays, due to stigmas, so instead of it being binned to make room for other stock and earning them nothing, they got 1200 for it. Not selling it would have been a very bad business decision, and it makes you wonder if some businesses actually want to make money, or whether they have some other motive.

[@satsumagt5284]

I was thinking the same, like “this guy is smart enough to get rid of the open box PC and make money”

[@PatMagee86]

The moment I transitioned from a spec sheet carrying "enthusiast" to a driving enthusiast was behind the wheel of a '99 Civic SI. The fact that I had the time of my life driving my friend's car as fast as it could go, just trying to keep up on a back road, changed my perspective on so many things. You don't experience a spec sheet, it's the little intangible things that make something great, and bonus points if it makes you work for it. The favorite cars I've owned, I bought for less than $7k.

[@kiev2004]

this video is definetely going to be very good at enlightening spec sheet nerds in the car community

[@maplemayhem1988]

They won't learn a thing

[@youssef1770]

@@maplemayhem1988 they cant and never will

[@Lego_Huracan_SuperTrofeo]

Except EV people 😂

[@sumergill1351]

@@Lego_Huracan_SuperTrofeo only Porsche Taycan and Audi e tron is a good ev

[@realherobrine5636]

@@sumergill1351 hyundai e vision 74?

[@vadwvea7153]

Everyone hated the LFA at the beginning because of the specs and now look where it is, prime example of how specs mean next to nothing

[@ADMONIUS]

The most important part about a car is that it gets from point A to point B. What separates car people from the usual traffic is that most people just want to get to their destination while enthusiasts live for the journey.

[@user-py5rn8wq9c]

My friend wanted to buy a sport car after he passed the test. I asked him "What makes you think you can drive a sport car when you can't even handle your mom's Kia Morning smoothly?" 🤣

[@maxcactus7]

My son-in-law asked me what I wanted a sports car for and it wasn't a rhetorical question. He asked "Do you want to brag to your friends about what you own and how much you spent? Do you just want to have the biggest power & torque figures and lowest 0 to 60 numbers available? They'll be outdated next year if so! Do you just want to look cool and feel envied by people you pass the street? Or do you REALLY just want to have insane amounts of fun and LYAO while driving?" The answer was obvious to me - I wanted the most fun I could have in a reliable and relatively inexpensive car. He suggested I buy a Mazda MX-5. I did and have ZERO regrets! Perhaps it's all about maturity - placing reality over image and ego?

[@Milnoc]

There's a few good reasons why the MX-5 has sold for decades and in the millions of units. 😁

[@R3AL-AIM]

I guess this depends on where you are... The MX-5 is a MEH deal in the U.S at best. Unless you are making a track car, it's likely more of a niche purchase at the price. Other vehicles around the same price offer similar, if not more performance with more usability as a daily driver. Especially how much some used ones go for as well. Most of the people who buy MX5's have a thing for them. Not a very popular choice here.

[@yoonseongdo3303]

The best type of person to have around. MX5 is a great car

[@AndorRadnai]

That is quite good advice! Look into yourself and find out what you want. It’s completely ok to want let’s say a Corvette if you maybe dream about it specifically, but if any old fun car will do… can’t go wrong with something like that! ^^

[@PEEPSLASTXAN]

Bro that car is dogwater your son doesn’t know jack fr 😂 he put you in a car made for teenage girls

[@CameronZ28]

The porsche boxster is one of my dream cars. It's a perfect little daily sports car that you can toss around and not have to worry about a small scratch or ding costing $50000 in damages. Low HP sports cars are everything tbh. You really hit the nail on the head, as always.

[@chipdiesel9788]

Caymans are cool too, they've really grown on me and they're a better handling platform

[@CameronZ28]

@Chip Diesel yeah i like they cayman too, but for a street car I'd rather have a convertible. Chances are off the track I'd never even notice the slight loss in rigidity.

[@mrsnezbit2219]

I was born in 1993 and remember during school that I loved air cooled Porsches, they were like 30k € and I Thought that One day I could have afforded one, now I have the money but price Is decuplicated

[@pile_of_trash]

As someone who likes the low power beaters, I approve of your taste.

[@erikw792]

You must be talking about the older Boxsters. The new 718s can be had in some very powerful trims.

[@PieAccount]

It's crazy how this channel is not only about automotive content but about personal and life goals. Love it!

[@TheRealestJoseph]

You are so right dude. Jumping into a super high horsepower car right away is just a bad idea. I have a 2v mustang and even at 265 horsepower it can try kill me sometimes lol, especially when my auto goes into second. Practice makes perfect lol. I don’t think people realize how much horsepower cars really have. 0-60 def isn’t everything, torque kills man, you gotta watch it lol. Have fun be safe !

[@mars-jr5uu]

Meow

[@GalvanizedGreatness]

Trolling these types of people is alway funny because people join in like a swarm of locusts while they type the angriest things known to man trying to make a point

[@Dayashii]

You know bladed went down the corvette owner pipeline when he started talking about watches and watch brands

[@BlackFishStudios_HMG]

Really love your point about not only sticking within your budget but sticking within what you can handle and what you’ll actually need. As a photographer I’ll have a lot of friends who are trying to get into photography ask me about brand or camera they want and ask if it’s good and I always have to start out with asking what they want to do with the camera if they plan on editing the photos, or printing them, maybe doing photography as a side hustle and then I still have to ask them what their budget is and often times they only need a quarter of the camera. I’m constantly telling people they should only upgrade when their skills outmatch their tools otherwise they’ll get overwhelmed and drop it. It kills me that you see that everyone thinks they need the best that’s out there to start off well when they won’t see any return on investment over a beginners tool for like a year or more, and the fact that these venerable people are being prayed on by salesmen and companies makes me really sad and angry.

[@Anonymous-to6fn]

This has made me feel a lot better about my car. I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix that I’m styling to be a modern knight rider and felt like the car community would just laugh me off the block if I ever went to show it off. I’m just a huge fan of pontiacs in general but they’re not very common in the car community (unless you’re looking at the classics end of the community) and I want to give them the love that I personally believe they deserve.

[@bloodrune329]

I don’t understand why anyone would get offended by “you will never use the capabilities of this more expensive product”. That is GOOD NEWS to me. If I’ll be totally set on a cheaper thing, that is fantastic news.

[@mroversteer3739]

Man this opened my eyes a bit. I now realize ive been a spec sheet nerd this entire time with 10 google tabs of car specs just so i can win petty internet arguments.. ill try to do better in the future

[@mroversteer3739]

@@tattvarajput3065 ill try

[@chrisx5127]

Make sure you get your blinker fluid check out.

[@ains2904]

9:00 remember all the 4090's catching on fire? remember the zotac power supplies catching on fire? i think the rog z970 mobo's were doing it for a while too!

[@rowdy6274]

I'm so glad how much you've matured and how positive you and your videos turned out. I've used to watch you a lot when you had like 50k subs, but opted out, because it got so toxic. Really nice turnaround, hope it works out!

[@TheRothery]

I pretty much always lose interest in content creators when they start to buy super cars, so that’s a big plus point for me.

[@BladedAngel]

You the real one man I appreciate it! With 90% of them having Supercars these days, I honestly feel like if I did buy one, I'd just be lost in the crowd anyway. So I'll just play with other things instead :D

[@wildside1951]

@@BladedAngel you should get a 5th Gen Buick Century, thats what the cool kids got 💀

[@arktiko8009]

@@BladedAngel you should make a series where you build a project car doesnt have to be smth like a supra im talking about civics, old muscle car rebuild, stuff like that

[@samuelsabo9493]

​@@wildside1951 Buicks are actually fun though lmao

[@Rocrhiler]

I remember seeing a dude on Insta showing off a kitted out 5 series and 80% of the comments were saying "should've gotten an M5" and the guy kept responding with "do you have any idea how much an m5 costs???"

[@Angel-xe2de]

Bought a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 a week ago. Was on marketplace and I decided to go look at it not really expecting to buy it. It was just something I’ve never seen before. Met the car and the buyer. Got super interested in it. Spent that same night learning everything I possibly could about the platform and legendary Busso v6 and quickly realized what a steal 3k for that car was. The car broadened my horizons. I was mainly an American v8 guy for years

[@lucianistoc1264]

Look for a wizard exhaust, those really bring out the sound of the busso

[@Angel-xe2de]

@@lucianistoc1264 I actually believe it to have an exhaust already. Owner said it was given this special stainless steel exhaust system. I couldn’t exactly verify but it’ll be on a lift tomorrow and I’ll be able to see it in it’s rust free glory

[@davi66urtin]

quality video bro. Search for this too as i saw it pop up but lost it n knew it’d be good. you deserve more attention. been subscribed for about a year now

[@pophilio]

Honestly you turned into my favorite car youtuber in the last few months. I like how you turned away from thinking you need a supercar and instead started focusing on slower but more fun stuff. I made the same mental switch in the last years. I bought my i30 Fastback N 4 years ago and at first I thought i would quickly (

[@BladedAngel]

Ive lost a lot of viewers since I made the statement of "I'm never buying a Supercar" Like my views from November onwards dropped by 60%, it was painful for me to accept that by uttering that phrase, I accidentally "killed" my career. I'm glad I didn't give up though. These past few months, making videos has been demotivating knowing my former audience doesn't view it as much or at all, but newer viewers or dedicated viewers like some y'all, are the reason I still stayed on this platform.

[@pophilio]

@@BladedAngel Damn thats rough, I'll hope your viewer numbers will start to increase again. Maybe you'll attract a different kind of viewer slowly. Thats something I have never truely understood, why people would watch car youtubers, just to see all of them buy a Huracan at some point. Put an abnormally loud exhaust, wheels and maybe a wrap on it and sell it 3 months later to "upgrade" to a different supercar. I mean come on if bascially all of them do it then what makes them special? Stay true to yourself and keep the content coming and I am sure it will start to attract the kind of audience that will appreciate it.

[@chrisx5127]

@@BladedAngel Supercar are a waste of money. Most supercar never get past 12,000 miles. The only supercar I would ever buy is a Nissan GTR...and guess what. I won't---no manual, no buy.

[@leephelipe]

casually hopping from "shut up about your 0-60 times" to "don't buy that damn sofa", i love this channel

[@Amerik7347]

I know this video has been up for a while, but just wanted to say thank you, that is something everyone needs to hear, and I am currently car shopping so this definitely helped me out

[@skythundersky1544]

This video is incredibly valuable if you're willing to set your ego aside and listen. Thanks for sharing Bladed!

[@falcongamer58]

When the 0-60 time doesn't fill the void in your heart, but actually creates a void in your chest from the G-force

[@gambo-ree2734]

As a low-level car guy but a high-end computer guy, the F word (future-proof) is a plague in the PC community that constantly tricks people unfamiliar with PC components into overspending on their personal rigs. Seeing the overlap and willingness to hold back across both communities is refreshing.

[@MohamedIbrahim-vk8tt]

Yooo I just found your channel and I subscribed. I never see someone who talk with this amount of sense in our car community keep up the work man 👍

[@QuickshiftCars]

Couldn't agree more about future proofing! There's no point in always looking ahead, stop and appreciate where you are right now. As much as I love my current zx6r, the 'tiny' R3 I started on was easily just as fun.

[@sabyasachiroy7482]

Me love sound Me love manual Me love feel Me love lightness Me love balance Me love simple Me hates overcomplication Me hates over power cars Me hates nerds Simple as

[@cookracr]

#3 hit me. I bought a Civic Si in 2017, traded it for a Type R in 2018. I feel like the lower trim made me appreciate the Type R more.

[@notrotom]

Pfp checks out

[@then00brathalos]

I used to be a spec sheet nerd by like a few months when i started into cars. But then a quite distant trip on a small daihatsu changed my opinion. Yes It only has less than a 100hp (googled it, it has 54.5hp) and it shakes like crazy when it reaches 80km/h and above but its really fun to just push that small car to highway standards. After that trip i started to appreciate low hp, but fun cars and other sectors like vans and kei trucks

[@gabrielvigliano8759]

I’m getting a ford fiesta ST pretty soon and videos like this help me feel better about not getting the coolest car, I like them and they aren’t too expensive and I can’t wait to wrench on it, keep up the good work on the vids man!

[@mattBLACKpunk]

8:10 you know, at first I was gonna gloat about all the dead crossover suv drivers but there's a few too many sports cars and sedans on that list

[@frafraplanner9277]

Yea like what the heck are Mitsubishi Mirages and Nissan Versas doing on this list?

[@Uchia18]

Totally agree with this. Having a base model civic has been awesome, i got to save money, learn how to mod it, and not have to worry about much. Im enjoying it more than if i had a super expensive car that im scared of someone touching cuz i spent my whole salary on it

[@nateseavey]

I’ve been a fan of the channel for a while now but I just subscribed today, I recognized some of the high way exits in your video and I realized you’re in my area. It’s really cool to know that, I’m pretty sure I’ve seen your corvette driving around a few times

[@cole4987]

The point about future proofing really hit home, I'm 19 and my first car is a 2012 Volkswagen CC. Not a car most people would modify but ever since I've had to take out the intake manifold and do some repairs it really made me appreciate cars and learning more about them. I'm definitely going to mod it and try to keep it as long as possible because it started a brand new hobby for me.

[@amapan81]

Been watching for a while :) It’s been cool to watch you mature in your hobby and admitting past mistakes/misconceptions. Low spec vehicles are the best. Driving a slow car fast is some of the most fun a person can have growing up on Indiana lol. Your Super Cub is SICK, BTW. If I ever learn how to “motorcycle” a Super Cub or Monkey will be my first!

[@mintgoldheart6126]

You can go for a ninja 250 or 400 if you want something modern.

[@moustachio334]

Although I love those options. They're only great second bikes in the USA on our roads unless you solely want to ride small roads then more power to ya. Speaking from ex peek, I had aCBR250 that was useless on the interstate

[@craigpatterson2592]

9:11 This is one of the most important life lessons ever. Thank you for mentioning this. I am a 22-year-old that is in college right now and I will say that a lot of people need to understand this.

[@TheWutangclan1995]

The sad thing is even after buying all this stuff, they don’t even enjoy it.

[@WitherRage]

I love how Bladed gives so much good info on how to live life and do stuff not just with cars but with other things too

[@J._Elisej_A.]

You're a unique cartuber(in a good sense). You explain shit, about everything and anything bout cars. Also, you explain stuff very good, that even i can understand. Talk about shit were people should watch out for. Keep the good content up. Edit: forgot to mention, you also make your vids quite homures.

[@Corvolet5]

I think a sports car is defined by having at least decent power or p/w ratio for its time. Even a base 986 Boxster with "only" 200 hp is still a sports car to me because it's already 25 years old and was surprisingly fast when it came out. But calling something with 100 hp a sports car if it doesn't have Lotus Elise weight, it's difficult to call it that.

[@ioritenshi]

the autozam is a 600cc sports car

[@Corvolet5]

@@ioritenshi An Autozam hardly counts as a car

[@Voltmander]

@@ioritenshi i've stood right next to a autozam and also asked the owner, it's like wearing a shoebox for us Northern Euro people

[@redlight3932]

Dude just called out every European roadster like they aren't the kings of carving

[@Corvolet5]

@@redlight3932 You said it yourself. Roadster. NOT sports car.

[@rainbowterra]

Thank you for this. There are so many different types of car enthusiasts out there, people that want the most expensive, fast cars are just one type. Different types of car people can be wildly different, not everyone values similar things, and that's a good thing to appreciate. For me, I love unrefined, basic base model cars, I think they're the most fun. I drive a 2009 Hyundai Accent base manual (doesn't even have AC), and I kept that while I sold my '94 Miata because the Miata felt too refined and smooth. My Accent is legit my favorite car I've ever owned.

[@austinm5618]

Came here for a car video, was left with an amazing life lesson in the final few minutes of the video. That’s so true, everyone’s got a lot of hobbies and they feel like they gotta buy the best stuff for each hobby. Realistically, we should pick out which hobbies we are most passionate about and spend accordingly.

[@theh2oshark32]

The 3rd is definitely my brother, he has never driven a muscle car aside from a ecoboost rental mustang, but wants a redeye charger by the end of this year. The main issue is he has no car rn, and hes struggled to pay for

[@peterb4143]

That’s sad. Hopefully he makes wiser choices with money and gets it when he can actually afford it

[@AikamD]

tbh, most car people these days dont really think before they do, which is probably what leads to these crashes, and its happening more and more with people just got their licenses and have no idea how to actuallly control powerful cars. Meaning they get licenses taken away instantly. The whole car community at this point gets critizied for this when in reality its only a fraction of us.

[@kapothegod]

i always wanted the biggest baddest rwd v8 i could find. then i rode in a friends yellowjacket and by the end of the ride realized it was a ton of fun but without a doubt i would crash it within a month. you’re the first person i’ve heard speak about not overbuying your limits in cars at lower ends and i understand completely. after that experience i still of course love and want a big bad v8 i can swing around but more than anything i’ve really gotten into the awd scene afterwards looking for something i can have fun with year round and really trust myself with. been watching for awhile but this one got me to finally sub

[@disguisedbeast]

Since you brought up the computer and system topic on it, I want to tell: I got an Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV), with an AMD Ryzen 9 4000series CPU, Nvidia RTX 2060 Max-Q with 6GB Ram, 1TB SSD and a 120Hz screen. I have given it maintenance, and it was on sale, got it for $1,100 back in February 2021. There were more expensive, higher-end laptops, but this one was what I needed, and I have taken it to more than the specified limits, Man, I love these videos, because you speak about things with facts, and you also learn in the process too. You shine a light of knowledge and advice.

[@adrian506]

the way you mentioned that speed isn't everything quite clearly describes my progress of car-purchases. The cars i've bought has just become slower and slower, but at the same time older, and older.

[@Mayank_Maximum]

Kids saying specssheet only matters Suspension: insert black guy in suit reaction meme

[@m0rg6n74]

I came for the car content and stayed for the life advice at this point lol Dont get me wrong i still love the car content, but you've given out so much great life advice in your videos and I really appreciate that!

[@TechMage299]

First off, I Love the gran turismo music in the back. One time was looking for parts for my car and the items have really nice descriptions on the parts possible effects, shortcoming etc. And the east city music was playing while i was browsing so it felt like the game in real life 😂. But i agree with your talking points, i like to think I'm an enthusiast mostly bc i played gran turismo since i was 2. But recently its been raining a lot and we have a lot of hills with winding roads, took the a nice hairpin at 55mph, it was nice feeling the gforce of the car pulling to the side but still being within control. I think this is what makes driving fun.

[@Fynoyt]

i totaled my first car, i’m not sure if i’d say i bought too big for myself but I definitely underestimated it at the wrong time and paid for it. Be safe

[@redlight3932]

You bought too big if you totaled it my man

[@DangerShadowGamer]

My man spitting true facts! keep up the good content! :)

[@dankpiggy1525]

I’m not really a car guy but your videos are real entertaining! Keep the vids coming

[@its.just.phoenix]

Awesome video to see that someone agrees with my views on a lot of this stuff, I've been discouraged and told off for wanting to mod 2006 mazda6 v6 because "I'll just sell it" or "It's just a money pit" but I truly love my car and intend to keep it for a while and have myself a fun project to start my enthusiast journey

[@berziimusic]

2:58 love you Bladed, been here with you for six years and I’m staying, not only have you changed some of my opinions I feel as if I can have differences with you, without being made to feel lesser (unless I do or like something dumb lmao)

[@klaspeppar5619]

Hot take, the most fun car you can have is one you can afford to drive. And fast isn't necessarily the same as fun.

[@dosh8276]

I remember me and my dad had a talk about something similar to Future Proofing. Basically I told him which cars I'd like to own one day for fun drives. And when I said that I'm still picking which one I'll have, he said to me: "If you really want a car, then save money for it. But at the same time, buy something cheaper but good so you can still have some fun while you save for the car you really want. And once you know you'll have enough, you can sell the car you currently have and get the car you really want." He even told me that despite how much he likes his Super Seven, he's gonna sell it at some point for something else to have fun with. And I took this advice to heart because now that I think of it, it'll be better for me to get a cheap toy and have fun while I save for the actual toy I want, rather than save for the actual toy I want without having anything else to entertain me.

[@cosmichyper6165]

this channel is just general life advice and i love it

[@jordanseay216]

When it comes to 0-60 times, we’re getting to the point where we’re only limited by the friction of the tires on the ground and the air over the car. At this point it’s about the driving experience and what you like. It’s about driving something because you like it. Some people need to hear this.

[@mrsnezbit2219]

I drive a 1965 fiat 1800 that had like 70hp when It was new, man I love that car and people Always look at me. 0-60? Don't know, maybe a month haha but when I park It I Just want to stare at her

[@jordanseay216]

@@mrsnezbit2219 I feel you. I have a 2004 Dodge Intrepid that has a 0-60 time of 8.9 seconds. It’s no race car but it’s a downside faster than that haha! And tbh I don’t care that other cars don’t break as much and other cars might do things better. I love my car and as far as I’m concerned, that’s the end of that. I love trying not to brake for corners on windy country roads and carrying my speed and because it’s only got a 4 speed, the gearing is really tall so it feels faster than it actually is.

[@mrsnezbit2219]

@@jordanseay216 I also have 4 gears! On highway speeds It feels like a whashing machine! Hahah

[@jordanseay216]

@@mrsnezbit2219 haha! Mine is definitely more refined. It’s a great long distance cruiser. Very comfortable but classic Chrysler build quality reminds me what I’m driving with all sorts of squeaks and rattles.

[@hugo_was_here]

I love my 02 base model 1.2 Clio, it was cheap to buy (under 2k euros at the time), reliable, good on fuel and handles pretty well for a four door french hatchback

[@redlight3932]

If there's one single solitary thing french hatches have going for them it's decent handling

[@tacklefatkids]

Literally go to school with all the stereotypes I drive far with a cross between a grocery getter and low HP and fun car. Love my fun car.

[@magicmanv2658]

It took me 4 years learning all the lower and previous Generation of CTS before i was ready to get the V-Sport Trim. Even though it isnt the top V-trim, its still a high performance trim that take more ability to control it than the others, especially since it only comes with RWD(also my first time driving a RWD car). Thank god i took time to learn the previous gens and trims that led me up to the one i have now, otherwise i couldnt have been able to handle 420hp at the wheel with RWD.

[@rubberduck0315]

Me driving my K11 Micra like a racecar just to keep up with traffic 😂👍

[@igorrogovoy7061]

Now aint that the truth. But them K11s are fun lil cars

[@rubberduck0315]

@@igorrogovoy7061 So far I've fitted a K&N cold Air intake and a short shifter in this little thing and i love it 🙌

[@Muhluri]

That’s how I feel with my Nissan pickup. You have to rev out the engine just to keep up with traffic

[@igorrogovoy7061]

@@rubberduck0315 Hawtdamn i didnt even know there are short shifters for them. What engine you got in yours? i had the CG10DE in mine

[@rubberduck0315]

@@igorrogovoy7061 You'll have to take one frome the pulsar GTI-R and make it fit with some washers and a lot of grease so it doesn't rattle (like all short shifters do to an extent) there are a lot of you tube tutorials as well 👍

[@vitorangelo4245]

My PorScHe 911 Gt3 Rs WeIsSaCh PaCkaGe DoES 6:49.328 oN ThE NuRbuRgRiNG, sO iT’s BeTtEr ThAn YoUrS 🤓🤣

[@xzx4696]

The only time in use the phrase "it's better to have it then need it than to need it and not have it" is when buying tools but with in reason

[@gavinhicks7621]

Just leaving this here for the algorithm. We appreciate you bladed! Been watching for a long time.

[@theanimeotaku2794]

Pretty much why initial D was so popular Takumi was always beating people in his AE86 basically a slow crabby car but really good handling I guess

[@explodifier6021]

Well i think the only reason why the 86 is so quick around a track is because its suspension is modded.

[@theanimeotaku2794]

@EXPLODI FIER no because Takumi drove Itsuki's AE85 which drives like a boat and still beat other cars when you have a slower car you tend to drive it harder

[@Simoran]

Spec sheet nerds are annoying as hell, but what's more annoying (more along the lines of racing) is people saying "Oh, you don't need ABS, just threshold brake" or "You don't need TC or stability control, just have good throttle management". YOU'RE NOT A COMPUTER! Even the best racing drivers still lock up tires on heavy braking and spin out due to wheelspin at low speeds. These are vital safety features on modern vehicles because they perform way better than you physically can, so USE THEM.

[@GTAmaniac1]

I've experienced that first hand on Croatia rally last year, i was a volunteer and on shakedown a Škoda locked up on a crest and washed out, stopping right where i was standing before i moved out of the way. After that we expanded the fly out area and thankfully no other incident occured that day.

[@JoucySoucy3MT]

I bought a 2L 6MT, 155hp Mazda 3, and it handles like a boss, I can throw it around safely all while having a blast! I've learned to appreciate just driving over speed. I don't trust anyone on the road, and driving quickly is just gonna put me in a situation where I have to do an emergency maneuver, all because Sharon in her ford escape decided to lane change without looking. I live in a city and its very hard to find any time at all to drive spiritedly. I appreciate your mind set Bladed, even if its fueled by inner rage which i can relate to LOL.

[@pjmcd0176]

Here's a good tip. Buy the base model of whatever your dream car is and add stuff you want. Built not bought ;)

[@Tj930]

Like the arguments you're making. I suppose it's somewhat like, "It's good to travel but it's nice to come home." Fast cars and bikes are great. It's great to experience them and have the fond memories, but fun is where you find it.

[@gangsta_pigeon8023]

nice to hear someone in both communities like myself haha. Really makes you realize how alike the two communities are with things like glorifying 1000ccs or super cars way too much

[@BrixSG]

Thank you sir. your videos are life changing and changed my opinion and my acts in my life

[@graysonwykert2880]

On buying the top trim fastest car, a strongly agree. My first car is a Scatpack challenger. It’s a beast and it took me a while to learn keeping it from spinning. It’s definitely no corvette, but i think it’s the sweet spot for enough power while not being excessively powerful and dangerous. You definitely want to start small and work your way up to something like a hellcat/gt500/zl1/zo6. But anyways, love the channel man!

[@imdumbforthings]

As a Respectful and Car enthusiast, I learn my own mistakes from other people for say something about cars and u make me change bro thank u 😊 and I truthfully respect it 👏

[@luigi55125]

I have a 1987 Yugo. It has a 0-60 of about, "maybe if you're lucky going downhill with wind pushing you". Either the pedals are too close or the steering wheel is too far away both at the same time no matter how you adjust the seat. It has no power anything, a carburetor, no computerized components, and can randomly implode at any moment with no warning. The rubber hoses are crumbling, and the window crank handles fall off. Everyone stares at it like they've seen a ghost, and the whole car smells weird both inside and out. I love it, and wouldn't want it any other way.

[@Cool_Boygamr]

I am so glad I found this channel saved me from falling into a debt hole fr!

[@nynameisnyan20]

Been a long timer ever since you moved out of Indiana, hell that was the only reason why i subscribed was because you were based in Indiana, i am glad i stuck around for as long as i did cause the things you say makes sense in a world were stuff little by little ain't makin sense no more. I'll still stick around cause im always rootin for your sucess