Best Daily for £1000 Challenge

This week, Ethan is tasked with buying himself a cheap daily without ANY help from Edwin or Jack. Will he be able to find a diamond in the rough on Facebook marketplace, or will he end up buying a rusty old wagon without any help? To make it even better, we'll DIY modify whatever car he buys to give it that little touch of cool everyone wants in a daily driver.
Huge shout out to BC Racing for providing us with coilovers! If you want a set, head here 👉 www.bc-racing.co.uk
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[@SLMediaie]

Edwin has been an absolute addition to the channel. It almost feels like he’s been here for years already. Big props

[@NuSpirit_]

Right? I was at first like "no... no one can replace Alex" but now? I like him a lot and he works well with others.

[@thebigbowler]

Edwin's been with the channel a long time. He did the cool motorsport stories, but so much better seeing him infront of the camera letting that personality come out.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Edwin is just such a natural...him and Ethan on this video are hilarious together.

[@crjmccc]

I know right, he's a good presenter and a car guy. Now if they could just get rid of Ethan who doesn't work as a car guy/straight man - he's just a boring middle manager type that detracts from the good work of Jack and Edwin.

[@schwuzi]

​@@crjmccc i will protect ethan at all costs

[@stevenrandle492]

I'm legit jealous. the wheels and the ride height just make it pop that bit extra

[@GECKOZFTW]

Bro…it’s still an Octavia…

[@JohnClark-ew8dh]

I came to say exactly the same thing, to see that Ethan has landed on this in a complete fluke in all its bouncy goodness

[@minidan1983]

I was straight on auto trader looking for a german estate after this video

[@gopanski5330]

​@@GECKOZFTWand now? Still is a great car and looks good

[@SpaceMissile]

really dressed it up nicely. like wearing the right shoes with an outfit.

[@619LAzaros]

All those years in the channel i think it the first time i see Ethan genuinely happy about a Car. He is an everyday character but that car brought his Car Spirit to surface. So proud for him ✌️

[@USMANKYOUSAFZAI]

That is a stunning E46 M3 (@5:23) can we see more of that please.

[@nr1fan4all]

@@USMANKYOUSAFZAIedwin rolling in some amazing cars, the 8 series when they bought the porche, the 3 series now…

[@user-sz5dg4hf1z]

​@@USMANKYOUSAFZAIyes that is m3 CSL

[@SirRounded]

Fully sold on full time Edwin, it's nice to see friends encouraging each other rather than ripping the piss 24/7. great video lads

[@twotidoce]

Haha yea, its nice to see them be nice to eachother. Before they were kinda making ethan not liking working with cars. This new positive carthrottle is great.

[@Noukz37]

Thankfully, Alex left, and now has others to bully around. @@twotidoce

[@Kristophison]

"There's a bit of brown but i wouldn't say structural brown" was a personal highlight ahahaha Alex and Jack will be so proud

[@Stealth360stealth]

me moments before I buy any nightmare car "to the untrained eye, I would say that looks pretty peachy" 7:29

[@luke.s2k]

are we just going to ignore how clean Edwin''s e46 m3 is?!

[@adamd_9]

At what time stamp is it?

[@judythepunk461]

Where was it in the video? xD I never saw it lol

[@TheMcJackHardcore]

clean as a whistle reminds me of my old e46 love the shape of em, miss that old girl but i slammed her into a barrier 😂

[@Stuntman175]

@@adamd_9 5:23

[@rob.ale90]

@@adamd_95:23 when they go to see skoda

[@Liamduffers2]

"I'll probably increase the tread on these" has got to be one of Ethan's best lines 😅

[@samholdsworth420]

A man knows what he likes a thicker tire rides smoother

[@alselein7155]

Feel like Edwin needs to be in every video from now on, what a great guy

[@SuperMegaFudge1]

Big fan of Edwin, putting him out there for his knowledge and personality to shine has been a huge addition to the videos!

[@patrickhemsley8631]

ngl this is becoming my favourite era of car throttle

[@beanmw96]

It’s nice to not have a small man constantly shouting isn’t it?

[@JJDShrimpton]

Absolutely love where Car Throttle is right now, this is by far the best content they've been making... the chemistry between Ethan, Jack and Edwin is just perfect. Keep it up, chaps!

[@jpgoat5488]

Yah Ethan! Get your own car 😉😂 Keep up the good work guys !

[@EliteFwiz]

Proud of Ethan! You guys have been smashing the content recently, keep it up!

[@YouTube]

this is such a good challenge 😂

[@homiknl66]

Who tf asked u?

[@reworkgaming1202]

How many people have the KZbin channel login man

[@darkdexter6643]

​@@reworkgaming1202seems like everyone interested in every genre has the login

[@krzysztoftritt6630]

@@reworkgaming1202 but... this is official YT xD

[@johnabraham6695]

cringe@@krzysztoftritt6630

[@---Adam]

New front badge and set of plates will lift it even more! That E46 looks tidy!

[@cmartin_ok]

A set of non-dating plates would be better, it would hide its age very well

[@MJ-uk6lu]

I would drive it to detailer's, because it doesn't look too clean inside.

[@ffturbo]

Edwin is my spirit animal. BMW fan and appreciator of weird cars

[@GandyGamingHD]

Edwin is the perfect addition to complete this trio post Alex💪🏻

[@MikeTorenoCIA]

ethan is hilarious without forcing it, what an absolute lad and a half.

[@ljphoenix4341]

It's surprising how nice and positive this video was, without having Jack around to cause a small amount of mischief. Bravo Ethan, you've become so confident in front of camera now, compared to a couple years ago!

[@s1_auds]

Love Edwin, he really brought this video to life when Ethan was browsing, also Ethan, i'd sort of hint at looking for a cheap aftermarket stereo, so that you can run google maps/waze/android auto/dab radio

[@adventurelove001]

The Best team. I love your great work gentlemen. I am still saving up to buy my first car ! I believe one day I'll be blessed like you guys ❤

[@pvt-backpassage9843]

When car throttle drops an video, it's a good day

[@hybro8]

This channel feels a lot more chill now Alex has left. I love all the content you're putting out!

[@paulhammond3590]

Can see Ethan genuinely appreciates the car and Edwin’s dedication and help to make the car look and drive good

[@rechtrecht]

"This badboy can fit so many Ethan in it"

[@violentpacifist9010]

Get Edwin to pick out mods for the whole team’s daily drivers.

[@epic_ruler0181]

Genuinely loved this episode seeing "boring" or daily cars getting alittle spruced up is nice we often forget that not all the hype cars we see now weren't always hype some started as normal cars someone decided to give alittle extra love and other people saw it and realized you can make anything nice I'd love to see more of Ethans Skoda with small mod like a new shift cover and stuff because it keeps thing grounded as this is a car anyone can own

[@simonaplin4031]

£1000 for all that. That's a crazy good buy! And you made it look even better with the wheels and suspension

[@kevinrobertson3513]

Yesssss promoted to big boy league now!!! Was un-sure of Edwin to start with but man what a great friend and guy knowing youd love the bars and roof rack brought a happy tear to my eye ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JoeDunlop06]

Top tier content. Would love to see even more of these!

[@VoxGothica]

Edwin is a genuine, 100 %, car guy through and through. That man LOVES cars and it's great to see. Good choice on the Skoda, can't go wrong with that engine for 1k bucks.

[@Mambaman69]

Edwin and Ethan are a charmingly funny duo. Got to love the playful banter, plus that car is looking mint. Top job

[@lukehann303]

I actually really like this. The height and wheels look great.

[@Piner5074]

Genuinely a good looking car. Although I’m pretty sure the mods cost more than the car.

[@chrishart8548]

I'm absolutely sure they did. The car was only £1k wheels, suspension, alone would cost more than that.

[@jdkap201]

Not all old VAG 1.9 TDI are automatically PD's. Few people know that Skoda also produced a 1.9 w/ electronic injection, the 110 BHP variant w/ motor code AHF between 1997 and 2006.

[@StrawberryYobert]

and ASV/ALH 110 engines are mechanically fuel pump driven non-PD (VE?)

[@joaoa5616]

In Vw, the 1.9 Tdi 110 hp is a VP engine not the PD which also is knonw as a more reliable than a PD

[@j.undefined1666]

🤓

[@WhiteShad0w_]

Exactly the comment I was looking for, just judging by the sound of the engine that's not a PD engine.

[@antti_kukkonen]

​@@joaoa5616Man of culture, VE (66/81kW) underrated

[@MotoSwagger]

Ethan & Edwin for the win! Great banter and all round good vibes... well done lads!!!

[@bryandow2827]

Now owning my Second Skoda Octavia estate car, one of the perfect family cars around and love the roof rack, be warned ⚠️ you will lots of friends asking you to move large items in your boot...be warned😮😂

[@melvy211]

Well done Ethan. Great choice and the mods look awesome!

[@willforster]

Loved this episode, such good vibes between you all; and super relatable content.

[@JonnyFRS3301]

Great content guys, I’m really enjoying it more than ever with these recent projects. Edwin has been a great addition and the dynamic between you all is great. Keep up the good work

[@ghomerhust]

as a 25 year lover of vws, i totally approve of this one as well. the 1.9 is a fantastic engine, and an estate is just so useful and handy. its super clean, and obviously well kept. i'd drive it for sure!

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

Yeah not gonna go far wrong with a VW 1.9tdi. Get it on veg oil and it's mega cheap motoring.

[@joemagliocco6153]

Absolutely top tier content, clicked immediately. Edwin has been a great addition for the channel and this trio is top class. Genuinely love Ethan’s car, up there with Jack’s Saab for a car I’d love to daily myself. Keep up the great work ❤

[@patok.9908]

So happy for Ethan. And the videos are just amazing, always checking for new ones.

[@cfi8238]

Please do not take Edwin away from us. He's such a treasure for this channel!

[@shanewaller2864]

As an old skoda mechanic I can remember pdi the mk1 octavia and absolutely loving it .I've had many skodas over the years from a 120LSE estelle to the latest skoda superb 2.0 190 tdi dsg sel executive estate. Really love what you have done to the estate, just needs a professional detail and a full full service and it's good to go .brilliant choice 👍❤️

[@royliber3824]

Actually surprised and a bit jelous he got such a good car. He did it all by himself and "accidentally" bought a really preserved car with no visable rust on it and one of the best diesel engines out there that not only very reliable but also quite economic. I miss seeing Alex every now and then but Edwin definitely gives them the flair they needed. So now Ethan got himself yet another Skoda to drive... Roadtrip to Czech Republic to see where Skoda started?

[@antoniabacila402]

exacly, it's so clean. where i live you wouldn't get one under 3k in this condition

[@hannesp3493]

@@LennyBlaks-uc6ey iirc he wanted to start his own channel as he felt CT restricted him, but he still remains on good terms with Jack and Ethan. It benefits us as we have double the car content as imo both their channels make good videos

[@hannesp3493]

@@LennyBlaks-uc6ey Haha I think he recently talked about it which is probs why it got recommended

[@dappergenesis822]

I had a smile the whole vide. Biggest thing I like about this channel is you are all actual friends, and seems like I'm sitting there working on a car or bs'ing with my friends

[@Mike.Howard]

13:45 - Totally agree - I don't think I could drive a car without one! Great choice Ethan 👍👍

[@fredd3.14]

damn those wheels and coils actually made it so sick! good choice

[@AndyQuinton]

I love what this channel has become. Keep it up guys.

[@sirrevalot2543]

Great video guys!!! Wagons are soo good, we never got the Skoda brand of the VAG in the US but we in get the Jetta MK4 MK5 MK6 and MK7 Wagons, B3 B4 B5 B5.5 B6 Passaratti wagon. I owned a B5.5 in the 1.8T 4mo a.k.a. quattro 5 speed which in this combo was actually very rare, if my memory serves me correctly only 450 units ordered/sold here in the US. Currently own a MK7 GSW TEEDEEEYE, bought it new and it has seen some unusual duty of plenty autocross and a track day. Cool car Ethan, enjoy and thanks mates for cool content on the tube. Throttle down from Chicago ✌️

[@chinamannomad]

A wonderful, sensible and practical purchase of great value! Sensible upgrades too! Congratulations!

[@nicu7014]

Nice wagon guys, that's the rotary pump engine ASV code 110hp, even better reliability wise than the pd one

[@retobedwars]

The into is amazing and the edits to and the transitions to 😀

[@T0MM0-Lds]

Absolute props to Edwin, absolute champ of a man and such an asset to CT! Love the M3 mate, stunning motor. All the best lads

[@mickmcc2158]

With every video this channel just gets better. The lads are some craic. Keep up the good work

[@siouex]

Had '98 with same engine, absolutely loved it, but these mods make it looking sexy

[@matteggleton4278]

I like Edwin, surely the car throttle wallet can come out for a few new shirts for him 😂

[@gingerelvis]

I thought he'd been doing some decorating with that jumper haha

[@rtimofei1]

Love the new vibe with Edwin, great addition to the already excellent duo!

[@Domesyy]

Thank you guys, you made me fall in love with the Octavia once again. The 2nd gen was the first car I’ve ever driven. Have many great miles with that Ethan! And don’t forget to keep us updated on the car.

[@ThroughJermainesLens]

that saab you saw though!!!

[@nathanaelwarden]

How can Ethan have worked on Car Throttle for so long and know so little about cars?! More to the point, how does he manage to land press cars while knowing so little about cars?! I'd kill for his job 😂

[@williamegler8771]

He is very knowledgeable about cars but plays the bumbling idiot for comic effect.

[@musewolfman]

The space most of us keep car knowledge in, he keeps woodworking knowledge.

[@Devastator0]

That car is perfectly Ethan! Well done mate! Also, Edwin, what a legend, fits in so well with Jack and Ethan, loving the videos boys!

[@oliverloseby4966]

This made me so happy, edwin you are a star, love seeing cheap underated motors get some love

[@clayaiken6161]

Ethan would be the one person to be upset over someone buying him a set of name brand coilovers BBS rims

[@d.c.Jones70]

Looks good surely worth giving it a buff to minimise the scratches?

[@bootsandpaws]

Follow up episode: Ethan using a polisher 😅

[@mistakay9019]

Wasn't sure about Edwin on his introduction, but he's now definitely an essential part of the team and is a great addition. love what the channel has turned into!

[@joshuabolton1549]

Honestly love all the car throttle videos, what a great trio!!

[@krecik2336]

Very nice, but it's NOT A PD. It's the older, even more bulletproof 1.9TDI VP, different injection, uses an old fashioned rotary pump instead of unit injectors in the PD. Pretty much the exact same engine Miles had, only slightly more powerful.

[@ruikasanova]

I thought no one was gonna mention that 😅…

[@krecik2336]

@@ruikasanova yeah, I know more about these engines than any sane person should, I just couldn't bear hearing it being called a PD 😆

[@tes012185]

Done 15000 mile in 6 months in my Skoda 💪🏾

[@Tullyvision1]

Should add a car play headunit to it and tidy up the interior with a new gator ect. Would be good to see some practical mods like that done as well and make it the ultimate daily. Grate video as always guys.

[@thenerdyouknowabout]

Im surprised how much i like this. For a practical daily those wheels really pop. Good shout guys!

[@BoyeeSmudger]

Ah yes, an estate! The best. Practical and still drives like a proper car. Fook SUVs

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

Notification Squad!🔥🔥🔥

[@henrykravitz468]

So proud of Ethan!, and he looked really happy looking around the car, buying it and the modifications. The car looks amazing.

[@EddyWillyJimmy]

Awesome new car Ethan! Just need to replace the front badge and take the grim old dealer sticker out the rear window!!!! ❤

[@minidan1983]

I have a 2001 v40 i paid £500 for in January that sailed through its MOT and I have done 6k miles in it since

[@bootsandpaws]

I paid £1000 for a 2003 1.9D 12 months ago - brilliant cars 👍🏻

[@minidan1983]

Best £500 i ever spent

[@desperado73397]

Where is BMW z3

[@Fantastika]

no exactly a daily

[@craigriggers]

Love this, the octy estate is looking sick! This is just the right amount of mods for a useable daily.

[@stevencampe2164]

Such a good Channel this! Ordinary cars cant get enough love

[@keesjan4255]

I thought the z3 was Ethan’s? Where is the z3 anywayyy?

[@annarose1707]

I found you guys off Facebook, im loving this it’s giving me early days top gear😍💪🏼 keep it up guys loving every moment🙏🏼

[@timvanrooyen]

Nice one Ethan! Love it! Good on ya Edwin for the class mods.

[@adaml4233]

I genuinely love this ! Good work boys !

[@harvo351]

Nice work Ethan !! Cracking buy and awesome mod's Edwin !! They'll make an octane in the veins car guy of you yet Ethan !! Great job all round . . . Well if you can forgive Jack for being off on a holiday . . . lol . . . Loving it as always, thank you Lads !!

[@iandavid7730]

Much like TG, the content is second to the dynamic and Edwin is just a star that compliments the other two perfectly. Who would have thought Alex would turn out to be the Jason Dawe of the show.

[@davidbillberg2203]

Nice!! Always love a cheap car challenge.

[@leighgarrett4455]

All over this. Love it! New badges and plates please to tidy the look up!

[@WoodCat]

Need more of this. As a person who sucks at buying cars this was the most useful car throttle video up til now.

[@markplenty2631]

A very nice buy Ethan, very nice to meet you at Shed fest the other day! Congrats on the mods too!

[@alfie_morrey7855]

As a fellow Skoda driver and enthusiast bloody loved this, cracking vib and Ethan had me howling !!

[@alexbarnes6976]

why is every video around ethan so super wholesome! glad you like your new car dude its really smart!

[@milkers1852]

Such a good purchase. Loved the additions added to the car. It's so good to see Ethan happy.

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Ethan, it looks absolutely brilliant! The wheels/tires and roof rack definitely takes the estate from school run/grocery getter, to cool family runabout/daily driver 👍! The new armrest alone adds at least 50 hp and speed camera stealth technology 😜👍! Keep doing what you do 😁👍‼

[@longerused2023]

Absolutely love it!!

[@Strontium_Dog]

That is actually a really good looking motor. I'd be very happy with that sat on my drive as my daily. Nice one Ethan.

[@JDevlinAccySide]

Really good episode lads 👍

[@robinj5]

Great to see this channel putting out great content again. The guys seemed a little lost without Alex but Edwin has perked everybody up!

[@carcrazydixon]

Brilliant episode!

[@hamishrhodes5108]

How incredibly fuckin' wholesome. Loved it lads!