5 Secrets to Buying a Cheap Used Car

[@scottykilmer]

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[@hunteraltman4762]

Hey Scotty, what do you think of the scion frs?

[@JPB2075597]

SCOTTY i gotta 2012 acura tsx with 56k miles with an automatic transmission..tips on keeping it alive for as long as possible!?!?!?

[@penvon]

Scotty Kilmer Scotty what’s your opinion on insurance companies always wanting to scrap the good older cars for the smallest hit?

[@giovanniperini3933]

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[@Soclutchwavy]

coolest car guy around i sknow lml

[@BlueBird_V]

“Don’t believe anything anybody tells you when they’re selling a car.” Best advice ever!! 6:14

[@MrTottanham]

I am a mechanic too and I tell everybody not to believe anything what the seller says

[@ballhawk387]

Don't believe anything anybody tells you.

[@kyyyy21]

Just Dont believe anything

[@deluge6479]

​@@kyyyy21just don't

[@8platypus]

The best way to check a used AUTOMATIC transmission is to reverse up a hill (5-10% gradient) and see if it slips on you or makes a rumbling sound. The reverse is usually the most under-engineered components to save money, but it shows you the preview of what is to come for your low (highest speeds, most used) gears later on.

[@willieobermann5305]

That is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@brucemorris3830]

Also: prevents you from doing what my ex wife once did (pre marriage), namely buying a used car and THEN finding out reverse doesn’t work AFTER YOU PAID CASH. I wish I was kidding 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jasonallen6836]

better yet, put the car in neutral, rev to about 4,000 RPMs, then pull the car into drive with the engine revved. This is the quickest way to see what is broken.

[@Tellin08]

@@jasonallen6836 I'm sorry for this stupid question. I don't know anything about vehicles but is this legit advice or is it sarcasm? I heard that you shouldn't rev an automatic while in neutral.

[@jasonallen6836]

@@Tellin08 No, do not do this. It could blow it apart

[@LeonAllanDavis]

The name of Scotty's new book: "Years Ago, I Had A Customer..."

[@jasonallen6836]

2nd book "this old celica" 3rd book "pile o' junk"

[@wadenixon9455]

4th book , “3 Years Ago”

[@ranjan_v]

Thank you Scotty you are entertaining and informative.

[@tangoandcars9588]

Scotty killed it when he showed us that brand new carburetor. 👍🏻

[@briantracy1324]

Not at all ,, that was likely a 302 with a worn out 2V ... Edelbrock makes excellent electric choke 4v carbs in all sizes... I had a 70 Cougar with a Motorcraft 350cfm 2v 351C that would have made about 20% better mileage with a small 4v.

[@lorenzobeckmann3736]

NO FOOLIN'; NEW CARB BUT OLD BRAKE HOSES

[@MrRexquando]

QuadraJunk

[@kevinrtres]

Look for 1. Rusted thru the metal underneath. Rotten. 2. Check brake fluid lines 3. Parts availability 4. Check the coolant - nice and clean 5. Check the oil - is it still full. If not it has burned off. Is it clear? 6. Test drive - Check overheating; Aircon working; Engine OK? transmission ok? tracking OK? Suspension OK? Tyres wearing evenly? 7. Rev it up at start up check exhaust fumes - if any is visible beware. 8. Check the registration papers 9. Make sure of Insurance BEFORE driving it off after buying it. OK, I improvised.

[@TheMotorBuzz]

Cheap car? Scotty: 94 CELICA

[@STho205]

Nima Nejad. Hard to find them "cheap" considering they are 25 year old econoboxes that are sooooooooooo dependable, they were mostly ignored on service after ten years. They have been so hyped as the most dependable car ever, most people want 2500 ++ even if they are dented up beaters with rotted away paint, worn and torn seats, smoky and mildew smells, bald tires... A 94 Camry for $1200 is fine, new seat covers or junkyard seats, tires, minor top end work,and even a cheap macco paint job would get you a $2100 car that is better than a recent used money pit. You have to get it with room in your budget to spend at least $500 the first year shaking out the problems of the last owner. I just went through this search for my daughters first college commuter. First target was early 90s Camry/Corolla. Nah, overpriced and gross is all I found. Next were Civics. Similar. Eventually found a clean car 11 years old for $2000, but I knew it needed plugs, some coils, valve cover gasket. $500 later i got a good, tuned, safe $2500 car with 110k miles that should be good for 2-4 years. Finish price must be less than $1100/year or you may as well buy late model (or a new loss leader small S car) from a dealer. 1st owner does all maintenance under warranty 2nd owner does half the needed maintenance Auction then washes the car 3rd owner does 1/4 the needed maintenance Auction then washes the car again 4th owner buys on time and gets repoed Payday lot then washes the car and replaces the stolen radio 5th owner does no maintenance and regularly stores fast food rotting trash and soiled diapers in the car Repeat. When you get into 10+ year old cars. Count the transfers. The more owners, the worse shape the car is in. If it has been at auction more than once, it is a DOG.

[@bloo22ca]

Got a 97 celica for $900. It very heavy tho. Is that normal?

[@mikemorales1725]

Not around these parts, if you can even find one, they go for a premium price

[@qanononabong8491]

@@bloo22ca Check the trunk for corpses.

[@jasoncentore1830]

I would love that, always had expensive GM, I can't do GM anymore and I didn't mind car payments, but the last couple years I now do. Celica sure would save tons of $$$. My 2012Chevy Malibu LTZ 3.6litre V-6 blew $5500 engine at 50,000 miles, had bank note, had to fix it, I literally cried when I had to fork that cash over, they even charged for oil, come on, spend $5000 u really Shud get oil w it.

[@denaredford6701]

Scotty can talk your ear off , and he knows what he is talking about . Love your free information Scotty . Thanks a lot .

[@indieauthorjasonblayne7511]

Loved the thumbnail image, I have a 92 Celica ST that I'm restoring. Yes, I'm restoring a 92 for sentimental value. My dad bought it for me when he heard I was coming home from the Army and had it waiting for me & now he's gone and I've had several moments with the Celica. Took my wife to her Senior prom & several cross country trips.

[@Kauffman578]

Put fluidfirm or krown underneath

[@2405jacko]

Right on, bro.

[@indieauthorjasonblayne7511]

@@2405jacko I'll submit to Scotty's channel once I get it complete. Won't be anything super tuned like the others but it'll be a nice throwback to a great generation of Celica.

[@2405jacko]

@@indieauthorjasonblayne7511 Awesome, it will be nice to see it.

[@indieauthorjasonblayne7511]

@@2405jacko I can't wait, it's getting a new engine and the clutch line replaced right now but I'm excited to get it ready for show quality.

[@hanskinslo326]

I agree about the Cougars, but the Cougars are REALLY hard to find. My friend had a '70 Cougar for 18 years, it had a little rust and needed a little work back in 2014, still in good running shape, but some guy saw it and offered him $25,000 on the spot, since he was from up north and never saw cars like it. He took it.

[@xinic5]

I thought about trying a cougar, because you know decent girls my age are rare....

[@tomswinburn1778]

@@xinic5 Hell, GIRLS my age are rare. Once ya hit 70 they start dropping like flies.

[@jasoncentore1830]

I would have taken that to, it's nice when the buyer finds u

[@cristianr.s.5537]

Cars like that aren’t up there because they would’ve rusted a long time ago

[@ZeroBlackfire]

Get a car thats been totaled out by because of hail damage. Had a friend that got a 30 grand car for 5. All because of hail...Its amazing how superficial alot of people are.

[@Tokaisho1]

And plus they say golfballs are aerodynamic because of all the dimples, you're getting a really aerodynamic car!

[@drgonzo767]

And if you drive into another hailstorm you won't care lol. Which is good if you live in an area with bad storms.

[@JonnyDIY]

I bought a Salvage once. It was of course a Toyota though with super low mileage and all damages fixed :)

[@fatdoggolovespizza]

One of my favorite things about Scotty's videos (aside from the great content) are those duck, walrus, and general animal memes that show up when he laughs and such. It always makes me laugh, every single time lol.

[@suggesttwo]

Parts, if you already have a car with scarce parts: Electrical: clean contacts try, unplug and replug repeatedly 10 times try, bend pins slightly in the middle, try. Board level: resolder all connections, clean with contact cleaner.

[@erickrcisneros]

I have a lil secret, I have a decent pick-up, and a car, drive each half as much! Scott is full of extremely useful info! Wish he were my neighbor!

[@MrHuck]

Erick Cisneros Me too. Well more like 70/30. Car mostly due to gas mileage.

[@gregrowe1168]

Same here 2003 Silverado and 2011 civic

[@MrHuck]

Greg Rowe 99 Sierra and 06 Civic.

[@anthonyher1953]

5 steps to buying a cheap used car: 1. Buy a 94 Celica

[@exequisite1550]

In Germany that car still costs 5000€

[@goldenretriever6261]

My dad had an old 77 Ford Thunderbird. I tried jacking it up, the Jack went up but the car stayed on the ground

[@rickortiz654]

My 96 Honda Accord is still running strong with over 200k on the dash. Parts are super cheap for it too...

[@tachitos6022]

@@MrJakeMallard lmao I have an 96 F150 that JUST hit 94k like 94,000 miles. It hasnt hit 100k

[@DanielFlores-fo1ee]

Pfft Im approaching 300k on my 3.8 impala all original

[@RallyLancer95]

That's why I love my old Mitsubishi. Parts aren't going to break you

[@Unonuffinjonsnew]

Bought a 97 Cadillac eldorado with 40,000 miles on it.. more headaches than my Honda’s ever gave me... at 57,000 miles now I’m ready to give it to whoever wants it.

[@trevagraham1605]

@@Unonuffinjonsnew Yea give me a used Honda or Toyota with 200K miles on it vs a brand new Caddy.

[@tonycsign951]

I’m so cheap that when I open my wallet, George Washington has to put on sunglasses.

[@jaya.0069]

I squeeze a nickle so tight the Indian rides the buffalo!

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Ha! My paycheck is sterile. Not even germs can live on it!... 😀💵...

[@mattjones530]

😂😂😂

[@DenG611]

I'm so tight, I squeak when I walk

[@Gregsok]

I'm so poor, I can't PAY attention.

[@cdwwillow9671]

Oil leeks between engine and transmission , rear seals , or auto transmission seal, usually equals $1,000 fix on any car ! I don't touch them I'll leave them where they are!! Hello from Australia Scotty.

[@jessicac5934]

94 CELICA is forever in my mind those words I will always remember from watching all these vids

[@trackpackgt877]

Oh cool old cougar my first car was a 73 Mercury Cougar I still own it today bought it in 2002 when I was just 15

[@JuanOrtiz-mo8be]

Scotty you have a great point there about insurance on your car before buying ,it is a royal pain in the kazoo to be in court fighting that ticket

[@cameronwalker2678]

Don’t forget that the alignment could cause wear and tear on the tires lol

[@frankiiie919]

and also check for dry rot on tires.

[@mr.boostang2064]

Best tip is to make sure it says Celica in the rear and has a toyota emblem in the front 👍🏼

[@grndiesel]

One trick is to pop the hood before even starting the engine. Look to make sure everything is dead cold (pull the oil cap to make sure no vapor is present). If it's hot, chances are the owner got it going before you arrived, which could mean he's trying to hide hard start condition. Up north in colder climates, this is a trick that can save you some grief when dealing with older carby or diesel engines.

[@dalegribble6996]

REV UP YOUR CHEAP CARS!!! Don’t buy new! Nice Cougar, Scotty! Have a great day!

[@arethouready]

Dale Gribble don’t rev it up too much. Just a gentle rev

[@jessicac5934]

Dale Gribble Are you watching this what’s called the beast 🖥

[@captainrobots1]

Unless you have loads of money

[@zakm4012]

Well thanks for trying to convince me but I’m still buying the 2019 Toyota Avalon

[@emilianomancillas8896]

Dammit Dale

[@kaa522]

I bought a 99 Chevrolet Metro 4 cylinder back in 2006 for $300.00 it wouldn't run and the people just wanted it gone. I got it home on a trailer, after putting on a new timing belt and battery it fired right up. With routine maintenance it's still going great, I'm just going to keep it, there's never a bad time to own a car that gets 38 mpg and has good AC.

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Look on Craigslist and buy the biggest pos you can find. One you know for sure you can fix, and for how much. There are some crazy deals out there

[@carlitoseuceda2000]

90s honda civic

[@MaxSpeedMike]

@@carlitoseuceda2000 helll yea

[@MaxSpeedMike]

@Mark Douglas it's a ton of fun lol

[@luca7069]

Blown head gaskets are the best Relative easy and cheap fix, but undriveable so they sell for crazy little money And if it's a real piece of crap, like really really, you can just part it out, sell the spares and sell the bare body to a junkjard If you've only spent a few hundred $, you can't really make a loss, even if it's a pile of garbage

[@WolfCommander]

Not in VA. The POS's here are crazy crap and people still think they're worth at least $5k

[@sharpemang]

I got a salvage title car because the bumper fell off and the hood was bent. No frame damage, mechanical damage, no headlight damage or anything. Literally it was the bumper that fell off. If you do roll the dice with a salvage title, MAKE SURE YOU GET PICTURES FROM THE ACCIDENT AND SEE WHAT WAS REPAIRED. You'll have a good idea of how severe the accident was and you could save thousands of dollars buying a salvage title vs a normal accident free car. My 2017 370Z with 13,000 miles was 17,000 because it was a salvage from the front bumper falling off.

[@frankdenardo8684]

sharpemang I have a "foreign" title being it was registered in Canada.

[@sharpemang]

@@frankdenardo8684 There you go, I bet you saved thousands.

[@frankdenardo8684]

sharpemang the car was from Canada. I did get a good deal on the van.

[@joshrogne1574]

They didn't total your Z because "the bumper fell off" they totalled it because the cost to fix it was close to the value of the car. I hope you got it checked out by a professional.

[@sharpemang]

@@joshrogne1574 I wouldn't have got it if I didn't have 3 mechanics look at it. 1 being people I know and the others were random shops I called up. And from the accident, it was literally the bumper from the pictures and was have to be replaced

[@Semiam1]

And if you spent too much on a car, drive it till it makes sense.

[@h1films55]

Jim Tomlinson 🤣🤣

[@JDoors]

I guess we all have stories but your rotted Mercedes frame reminded me of a similar one: I put a Mustang (original body style) on the rack, lifted it, did a double-take when I saw the entire rear suspension was still sitting on the shop floor. Whoops! Looked in the trunk and the mounting points had rusted out and were nearly non-existent.

[@rayfire50]

On the next episode : Scotty cleans his back yard 😂

[@centralcoastcamper9631]

Not gonna happen!

[@fueledbymusic3]

hahhaaha. You're Funny!

[@marxer19]

Win!!!!

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

never! Leave that yard just the way it is! Mike and Frank will be around soon enough to do some picking!

[@patriciaholiield5365]

leave him alone he is helping us

[@wokemofo6511]

Always liked the Cougar, hide away head lights and the tail lights were cool too.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Scotty!

[@shadowmarlo]

I have 95 Acura Integra with 205k. It's a mass production Japanese car and runs great. Only minor repairs. Dashboard, leather and fabric seats have very minor wears.

[@erickrcisneros]

Wish Scotty was my neighbor! You are so full of great information!!!

[@genxmurse7019]

Another thing that a lot of people overlook with vehicles that have rebuilt/salvage titles, is the insurability... Some carriers won't even insure them; while the others that do, but for a much higher premium than a clean title!

[@gc4060]

This is one of my favorite videos

[@kennykeating5243]

I'm looking to buy a car soon. First of my own. I usually inherit someone's unwanted old car. I'm disheartened everywhere I look but your videos have been informative and helpful. Much appreciated.

[@payamyazdi7672]

I like my cougar Her name is Natasha.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

You're taking about my 98 year-old grandmother 😨

[@valerief1231]

I needed that laugh! My husband is 5 days younger than me and we are 50, when we started dating 10 years ago his then 70 year old mom had the realization that I was older by 5 days....she called me a cougar and I’ve never felt cooler about myself since 😂

[@jasonallen6836]

she's a tad rusty, but she still pulls hard and doesn't leak on the floor, unless you ask nicely.

[@vipertalkschannel]

Ours is Lola, she’s a bit on the rough side.

[@rickm3217]

When I lived in California in the mid 60's I worked at a Ford plant. We built Ford pickup trucks, 1/2 to 1 ton. I got drafted and when I came back to California and Ford in Jan. of 68 they were building the same trucks plus Mustangs and Cougars.

[@frankdenardo8684]

Rick M that Ford plant in San Jose California is now a shopping mall.

[@rickm3217]

@@frankdenardo8684 It was in Milpitas, pretty close to San Jose. We used to have a lot of people working there that had worked at the GM plant in Fremont and vice versa.

[@JohnSmith-wd9rc]

Hope you got out before the TET offensive.

[@rickm3217]

@@JohnSmith-wd9rc I did.

[@ALBERTEINSTEIN777]

SCOTTY I LOVE YOU BRO. JUST WANNA KNOW WHY YOU TALK LIKE YOU'VE HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK ? LOL.

[@jacksagrafsky4936]

Thanks Scotty, this video should be the lesson that all buyers of older cars SHOULD be made to watch. This covered just about all the number one issues of what to look for when buying a car that is older then yourself. And when the car has gotten a good grade then you also should be ready to negotiate a PRICE that is fair and within your budget, which would take in any things that would need to be fixed. No old car comes without flaws so expect to have items fixed. like tires, brakes, AC, interior, and any modifications you want to do when it becomes YOUR car. Thanks Scotty a great video as always.

[@DatDamSpeedo3]

Thanks to scotty, 94 celicas are now going high in value and price. I was gonna look for a clean celica and people in cL are jacking the price 🤦‍♂️

[@vulpixgrant]

Sweet advice from the King! Thanks Scotty for taking the time for one of these videos! I just can't believe that people don't contact their insurance company when they are buying a car, hell I go there first to get a quote before I decide if I want a car. Insurance can be sky high on some cars lol. Then if I get it I give em a call let them know I bought it and am heading over there to get the cards.

[@AlcheMinister]

The Cougar went from knockoff Mustang to upgrade Thunderbird to strange version of the Probe to a broad yapping my ear off about how much she hates her ex husbands at the Bar.

[@duckysingleton4712]

Quite the journey lmao

[@mzebonyeyes13]

I've traded in the beauty blogger videos for your car vids Scotty. Thanks for the knowledge. I just rang that bell so when I return to my part of KZbin, Ill still visit when you upload 😛

[@robchandler755]

I almost got an old Cougar but, ended up getting a nice '63 Falcon coupe.

[@coreyquinn7073]

I'm currently making payments on a 4G eclipse that the dealership told me wasn't a salvage but I come to find out from my insurance company I was misinformed... Im so glad there are so many you tube videos to help me with the constant repairs as well.... I am in Texas maybe I should look you up in houston.

[@Pinhead_larry265]

Who would let a classic Mercury couger rust like that, shame on them.

[@ross_ulbright7779]

Love those old Cougars.😜

[@zhbvenkhoReload]

Your profile picture is funny

[@Pinhead_larry265]

@@zhbvenkhoReload thank you

[@dalegribble6996]

WHO YOU CALLIN PINHEAD

[@ross_ulbright7779]

@K05 T4R The struggle is real...

[@jonnydwolf]

I have a 2000 Lexus ES300. 3 weeks ago a deer jumped in front of my car and I hit it. The insurance company totaled it for $3500 in repair costs. Guess what? I retained it as salvage, fixed it for $115 in parts, car drives fine and look beautiful still. No money pit here Scotty. I’ll be driving the Lexus for a long time to come and using the settlement to buy a Fiat (I jest).

[@macross5000]

Thanks, Scotty! Those tips are very helpful. I'm in the Philippines and looking for 1990 corollas because my budget is tight but I need a commuter car. I'm also looking for it since you have recommended that those kinds of cars tend to run for a very long time. It seems like I'm in luck since I am seeing it for less than $2K. I will certainly keep these new tips in mind and further research before I make the buy. I have heard from my uncle that the toyota Corollas were popular here in the 90's used as taxi cabs so there are many spare parts that I can get in parts need replacing. Cheers, Scotty! :-D

[@jasonism123]

I love you Scotty..coz you're PRACTICAL..thanks for your videos all these years. Regards from the Philippines.

[@cardo1111]

Always great info. Glad to see you’re not too far away from 2M subscribers, the second million seems to be coming a lot faster than the first million. People realize this is hands down the best automotive channel on KZbin. All the best.

[@Car1Sagan]

I bought 2 cars that were reconditioned titled. Use that to talk them down ALOT, like half price. They did well for me.

[@jmar2k23]

A VIDEO ABPUT DIFFERENT FUELS AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT THE WRONG FUEL IN A VEHICLE AND FUEL ADDITIVES FOR WINTER. i drive a civic and if im going on a long toad trip i put super seems to last longer than putting regular but only notice it on long road trips.

[@CHiTO316]

Hey Scotty thank you for posting a picture of a 2012 Acura TL, i have the model and even the same color and i love it! 101,000 miles running as if it was brand new! Gotta love Hondas

[@ColoradoHaze]

I love the videos, with your help I've done my own timing and power steering belts recently, but I just got a job delivering pizza and was wondering if you think a Honda Civic or Toyota would be easier for someone teaching themselves to work on, I plan on buying a spare motor to keep on hand I can swap out if this one goes down

[@HR-wd6cw]

1:20 Reminds me of a 88 Honda Accord I bought from someone for $500. Ran good. It was just a PITA to change tires. I was able to jack it up but I had to use a trolley jack and a piece of wood since when I tried to use the scissor jack that came with it, it got about half way up and then the jack went through the body at the lift point and left a hole. But I drove that thing for about 3 years and fixed minimal things on it (thermostat, fuses, a battery and brakes).

[@lirrprodigy2810]

There's a guy in my high school who owns a 79 camaro z28 with orange stripping on the side, actual color is white and oddly enough, the car is registered with historical plates lol, runs good

[@terryboswin4692]

I bought a salvage title 2001 Expedition Eddie Bauer for $600. Only needed coil packs to run right. One of the best purchases Ive ever made.

[@HELLHAMMERHANDHIX]

My mate phil had a 69 cougar ,I had the pleasure of driving it too. I prefer a cougar over a mustang. And a cougar is more likely to buy you dinner !!!

[@thisismagacountry1318]

And let you FK it

[@DGKALLDAY247]

I’m looking to buy A beater truck whenever I would need a truck... and for work... for the weekends or going out... bringing out my charger 😄😄 you the man Scotty love the vids

[@jayc4715]

My favorite beaters are 2003-2006 corollas

[@bryankyrish6023]

jay c just curious what’s your reason on that

[@jayc4715]

@@bryankyrish6023 cheapest most reliable best mpg car you can buy..thats why..i buy and sell cars im a pro

[@jaya.0069]

My favorites also, they're almost bullet proof!

[@MarshalBeard]

yeah stay the hell away from the 99-02 Corollas with that 1zz engine. I owned a 99 as my first car, the oil consumption was so terrible I was spending more on oil every week than I was in gas. It got so bad that the engine would actually FLOOD with oil and wouldn't start without 10 minutes of cranking and letting it rest. It went about 120k KM without a proper oil change because it'd get a fresh gallon every damn week. The problem was fixed after 02 model.

[@alterego1]

I have a 2004 with almost 300,000 miles on it. It's still running on the original clutch. I bought it new, and other than wearables (tires, oil, brakes, etc.), it has only cost me about $1200 total in repair costs in almost 15 years. Best cars ever made, when it comes to reliability.

[@grisselbrandthegreat5567]

I have a 78 el camino that I have been fixing up and I love her.

[@GundamDroid]

Wear EYE PROTECTION before going under the car! Rust debris falling in your eye is NOT fun!

[@kosycat1]

I can imagine. Is rust debris specifically inherently worse than any other foreign material in the eye...ie metal shavings,dust/dirt? Just curious

[@illhaveanother4365]

@@kosycat1 nah other foreign objects in the eye feel good

[@kosycat1]

I'll have another Guy Only if its my jizz right

[@thefirebirdflock3440]

I personally love it when those old cougar badges on the grill fade to white. I think it looks better with the chrome and if you just filled the lettering in with neatly drawn chrome pen or sharpie.

[@gemini3558]

My Toyota Starlet 97 , 60 thousand miles and still runs like Swiss watch hehe lol 😜👍🇦🇺

[@thestreets2954]

YOUR GRAPHICS ARE EPIC, a man that does his research

[@pajamatime5750]

Have a great day Scotty!!!

[@ΠάριςΑλμανίδης]

One of the most helpful videos on youtube I might say, great advices and on point all of them

[@Tiagotaf]

Why haven't I seen this video 6 years ago...

[@madeyudhiarsana8018]

if i'm not mistaken, the video was not uploaded yet.

[@Tiagotaf]

@@madeyudhiarsana8018 That's the point. I made a bad purchase back then.

[@burritos1000]

@@Tiagotaf You should have listened to me. I've been saying it for decades. No one would listen.

[@Schumeit]

Maybe he's from future 😉.

[@RustyDice]

Fantastic topic! I'm seriosuly thinking about getting a Volvo 240 wagon. Prices in the UK are rocketing and there's still a few specialists do parts. I bought your book - am working through it for good lessons and I've joined a volvo owners forum to get educated. Thanks again!

[@HabibRKO]

“Hey can I crawl under your car and hit the frame with a hammer?”

[@garylangley4502]

In about 1992, I bought an '84 Chevy Citation. They were cheap because they were orphans. I did a little research on them, and the '84 and '85 fuel injected engines were the most trouble free. The TH125 automatic was the most trouble free auto trans available in those. My car had the 2.5L fuel injected engine and the TH 125 trans. Drove it until about 2014. It would not pass California smog testing, and I thought that it could be long and involved as it may have been a wiring problem. I paid $750 for it, and sold it to the state for $1500, under a "vehicle retirement program". All the years we drove it, it was the right age for parts at a pull your own parts wrecking yard, and new parts were cheap and plentiful. ie: $35 for a new power brake booster from Rockauto.

[@durrainsnow8455]

Morning scotty

[@scottykilmer]

morning!

[@chrisgreen7725]

Great, straight advice. There's these gadgets on eBay that will test paint thickness. Good way to spot body filler.

[@05blkgti]

Luckily in Kentucky we don’t have to get emissions inspections and we only have to have one license plate. Never understood the whole two plate thing other than they can just charge you more money and it’s something else police can cite you for.

[@frankdenardo8684]

Brian Craig my 1994 Ford Explorer XLT 5-door was built in Louisville Kentucky. has 135k miles and run's great.

[@05blkgti]

Frank Denardo I find it funny that you say that because I live in Louisville and when I was in high school in 1994 we toured the Ford plant that made those Explorers and Rangers. Never know I might have been there yours was born. Always liked that generation of Explorers.

[@frankdenardo8684]

Brian Craig I like the truck. I had to buy a clothes dryer for my mom. I went to Lowe's and the machine fit nicely inside. I did not have to rent a truck or get charged for delivery. Also the Mazda Navajo, B-series truck, the Lincoln aviator and Mercury Mountaineer were built at that plant.

[@JohnSmith-wd9rc]

You have to have two plates in Ohio. They will pull you over and ticket you in a split second without both tags showing. All it is is revenue. Welcome to Ohio.

[@glennschunemann4800]

When adding insurance most companies tend to date the coverage at midnight the next day. So be sure and get the insurance dated the day you'll be driving (today).

[@larrynunnery7914]

Rev up your "money pits", that'll learn ya!

[@hang10surferz]

Teach*

[@tomswinburn1778]

I have had extraordinarily good luck with some used vehicles and others caused major hair loss. Old pickup trucks were my go to eventually because they just seemed to be built for the long haul. A pre emissions Ford pickup with the 300 cubic inch inline "6"---4.9 litre has to be THE most reliable trouble free vehicles I've ever owned. Fuel mileage stinks, but that just hurts a little when you fill it up. An engine/transmission failure or suspension problems can break the bank in a rush. Old Chevy or OLD Dodge trucks likewise can go forever. And you can work on them YOURSELF. Don't have to be a genius. Parts plentiful and cheap.

[@drgonzo767]

It's getting hard to find a Ford with the 300. People know they are good and won't sell them.

[@icecreambiscuit4689]

8:13 that's a big mistake scotty

[@DashCamSerbia]

Damn!

[@ittaiklein8541]

Kindly Please explain what & why.

[@jaynostrand6221]

Lmao

[@jaynostrand6221]

@@ittaiklein8541 he's talking about the big big girl @ 8:13

[@mazdarex7]

With cougars, first check below, and the the cold fluids. Start it cold , smell the exhaust, and drive it slow to discover the noises. Then make a contingent offer based on any more discoverable defects. A prenup so to speak.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Coast down a hill, then briefly punch down the gas pedal. If you see blue smoke coming from the tailpipe, pick another car.

[@Nico-rr5co]

00:55 Ha ha every 67-68 Mustang and Cougar I've ever owned had that same 3/8" rubber fuel hose splice and the factory ones didn't.

[@endeavor8850]

Hey Scotty, I heard Toyota Honda was pretty unreliable money pits but just double checking... oh wait, that’s Audi and bmw...

[@Brucev7]

Anything Pri$ey Volvo, Saab...

[@bullracing1]

Almost triggered me hiiii

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

VW, Porsche, Fiat, Chrysler, Nissan...

[@chrislemaster2695]

BMW means BREAKS MORE WAYS

[@dakotasilverman7915]

Bmws are actually reliable as long as you do the maintenance required like all cars

[@NotxOmnis]

Thanks for the advice scotty. I wish i saw this before i bought my 04 lancer. Bought it for $2400 because i was desperate and i didnt want to let it go. Met the guy at night which is already no-no #1, guy didnt have any gas or fluids topped up. Needed new tires and an arm and joint replacement and also an oil change. The heater doesnt work bc the climate control gauge is stuck, the passenger door doesnt unlock with the key which tells me that he replaced the lock from another car and to make it all worse the car had 10k more miles than it was advertised to have (155k miles). So to help anyone who reads this first of all check your fluids first then get in the car and start pushing all the buttons make sure the climate control, cruise control, wipers and fluid squirter all work. Make sure the key works on all the locks, make sure the levers for the gas cap, trunk, and hood work. Dont buy a used car when you need it or you’ll be desperate and make dumb decisions and always. Always. Check the car out at night or if it must be during the evening bring a good flashlight to check out the exterior for scratches and dents.

[@bstrunk57]

If you are concerned about cosmetics, never look at one in the dark or when it is raining.

[@NotxOmnis]

bgump57 yea, safe to say i learned a valuable lesson. It was expensive but im glad it happened.

[@gameondude3617]

I got a 2006 Toyota Corlla Ce for FREE! Just need some scratch and tiny rust spot fix. 85000 miles Clean title! Love it! 32city 41highway got a 2019 inspection sticker. My grandfather gave it to me since I work on cars and take care of them and its getting hard for him to drive.

[@omartinoco9930]

You are the future scotty kilmer. He had to pay $300 for his celica though

[@jacquelinebroussard6546]

SCOTTY LOVE WATCHIN U..I LEARN SO MUCH THKS FOR GIFTING US W/UR LOVE FOR CARS!..I HAVE A 2015 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO..POWER STEERING WENT OUT A NTW WAS IN THE AREA I LOST POWER..THEY SAID EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT I HAD FLUID ETC... HAD TO BE ELECTRICAL..THEY DIDNT DO THESE REPAIRS..MY QUESTION IS ARE THESE AN EXSPENSIVE REPAIR? IM SINGLE MOM BUT U KNOW WE NEED OUR HORSES O GET TO WORK!..THKS SCOTTY

[@patrickzambori473]

I bought Toyota quality at a Pontiac price - Love my Vibe ;^)

[@cpthuggyface2011]

How long have you had it? And what maintenance did you do to it?

[@Bandbtucker]

Loved our Vibe, never put a dime in it but gas, oil, tires & brake pads. Traded it when it got too small, still miss it.

[@patrickzambori473]

three kids in driver's ed, I'm rebuilding my fleet... @@Bandbtucker

[@patrickzambori473]

Bought it about a year ago for $1200. 265k miles, just routine maintenance. Still runs like a champ. @@cpthuggyface2011

[@jonnyenough1531]

Me too. Got it for 1500 and now I'm up to 400k. Running like it was at 180k

[@buzzfeedright4154]

In my opinion this is scotty's greatest area of expertise.

[@NewbArchitect]

When you say suspension problem from tire wear can it also mean axle alignment?

[@richardkey4289]

NewbArchitect he means any &/or all pivoting suspension and steering parts; any worn part can make the hubs & wheels sit at a wrong angle.also, if the vehicle hit a curb, or slid off the road or something, the frame itself could be tweaked out of square, resulting in 1 or more wheel not being pointed straight ahead.even a road pothole can whack something out of place, remember, all that weight is on 4 points touching the road; easy to have things stressed & go wonky.

[@NewbArchitect]

@@richardkey4289 ok cool! Thanks for the explanation.

[@rockstarchris88]

Love the old Mercury’s ❤️ Keep up the good work Scotty

[@lifeadventures6832]

Hi scotty. What's your thoughts on buying a car with no tittle?

[@richardkey4289]

life adventures if you buy it to be a donor carcass for another similar car, good.otherwise you could get stuck with something unusable

[@lifeadventures6832]

Richard Key it's off craigslist a running car with no title

[@Wearethemacncheese]

Check the laws in your state. Here in CA it is almost impossible to get a new title on a car that is not registered to you.

[@Someguy6571]

Never buy a car without the title. You are just asking for trouble. It's could even be a stolen vehicle for all you know.

[@frankdenardo8684]

Brian D when buying a car. make sure the title is clear. the seller also has to give you the title to get it registered at the DMV.

[@shadoe1769]

OMG 1968 Cougar XR-7 is my absolute favorite car. Lucky man!

[@burninggas7715]

I Love Classic Cars, I got a 1985 Mercedes W124 as my Daily, its better than the new plastic Cars that Break a hole in your finances:)

[@burninggas7715]

Old Mercs are very fine Cars, that live on forever, if you spend a bit of love :) Not like nowadays, thats why Scotty hate the new ones, and me too :)

[@burninggas7715]

@benz merc w210 as 290 Turbodiesel is a very good one, if you find one without rust and too much elektronik.

[@burninggas7715]

@Martin Gård OLD TOYOTAS ARE GOOD BUT OLD MERCEDES ARE BETTER :)

[@trevagraham1605]

Burning Gas Yea that was back when Mercedes knew how to make a car.

[@acebacker1]

Scotty - you’re a legend!!😊

[@platinumpenguin1]

No wonder this man has so much swag. He's from my hometown H-town.

[@TonyMontana-lu3yb]

🤘H-Town baby.

[@MrDefstro]

Sittin sideways