Buy a better Beater! Used car buying guide

[@chefdaddy9025]

Personally, the best person/ persons I've purchased a car from was an old lady that passed away and none of the family members wanted her car. This was back in 2006 I bought a 1981 oldsmobile cutlass for $1100. Still running great

[@poorlifedecisions5357]

A guy found this channel and reminded him of a 2010 Dodge Avenger he hooked his peepers on in an ole craigslist hoopty listing. And I ain't kiddin ya if it was on life support it would've pulled the plug itself. Bought another dodge avenger for 500 bucks to replace all the parts that went bad throughout its life. Got 240,000 miles out of her before she browned the sheets and it was the best box of feces i have ever thrown a dollar at.

[@junkyardjoe1994]

I miss old Craigslist. Seems like there were more deals on there

[@chadfield376]

Your last sentence has been the best scrap yard car description I have ever heard, well said! 😂😂😂

[@journeyofbear6423]

The mechanic I used to use, one day looks at me and asks what is it with you and fenders? Every car you bring us has a messed up fenders. I laughed and responded they are cheaper that way.

[@junkyardjoe1994]

They're definitely overrated! Haha

[@anpu369]

As a daughter who grew up with a father that is a mechanic(professional + hobby) and specializes in purchasing and repairing beaters. This is exactly what my father has told me throughout the years, years of listening to him explain all this, all about car tools and parts. He can quickly fix any toyota, honda, and nissan models. Taught my brothers and I the same.

[@junkyardjoe1994]

It's a great skill to have. I've made a few bucks over the years and saved even more. You're lucky to have a dad like that!

[@anpu369]

@@junkyardjoe1994 Thanks. Instantly subscribed once I heard major facts come out your mouth. Keep up the great work!

[@mr.johnson-helman7579]

Just stumbled onto your channel as a KZbin recommendation. Great stuff. My Ford rangers have been good beaters.

[@junkyardjoe1994]

Thanks for watching! It's quite a lifestyle haha

[@goblinmcgraw4769]

Excellent video! You’ve got wisdom above your age, thanks for sharing it.

[@G.A.N.G101]

Great advice! You may be leading a new lifestyle choice haha

[@airliners321]

Great video, though the environmental point at the end is a common misconception. After just a couple years of typical driving, the gas used by the car is more than what it took to create it - carbon wise. New EVs are still better on that

[@ARAYMUSIC2023]

Sweet EZ E reference!

[@junkyardjoe1994]

Gotta show the love when I can! Haha

[@GrimReaper369.]

What a great video, thanks for the knowledge

[@JoezGarage]

awesome video! as a smaller car content creator I really enjoyed your video! definitely got my sub and can't wait to see some more of your videos!

[@junkyardjoe1994]

Thank you I appreciate it! I'll check out your channel as well

[@aaadamt964]

This guy beaters. Every single one of these points are spot on. I buy beaters to fix and resell. Late 90's early 00's gm cars are junk but reliable. I swear they make great engines and transmissions solely to stuff them in the biggest pile of shit they could manufacture. 90's toyota cars will out last your grand kids. I like to do 97 or older 2.3 5 speed rangers but theyre getting rare. Im a ford guy but theres not many of them that make good beaters. 97-01 explorers are great if they have a 5.0. As stated, avoid any chrysler product. Ive never bought a vehicle from a teenager that didnt require an entire weekend of unfucking their repairs and "mods".

[@junkyardjoe1994]

Sounds like we're like minded individuals! Thanks for watching!

[@Panotaker]

I would go to the south, buy a beater, and either tow it back, or drive it back. That same Tahoe in Texas will sell for a little more here, but would have zero rust on it. I have a 94 Chevy truck with 300K, that has zero rust on it. Working on it is a breeze because none of the nuts and bolts are rusted.

[@junkyardjoe1994]

That's good advice. I got a suburban from Texas once doing that. Logistics are a bit tougher but if you can swing it then it's certainly worth it

[@AbcXyz-rn2lz]

The car everyone talks about owning but never drive

[@MikeSmith-ng3rv]

good stuff

[@randydanger7992]

Bro 😂 great content 😂

[@junkyardjoe1994]

Haha thank you for watching!

[@PariahMan]

me sitting here in my 97 eddie beaur ford explore @ 10:07 wish me luck

[@junkyardjoe1994]

@@PariahMan it'll treat you well! Those have stood the test of time pretty well

[@stevenmorris2293]

I see 1st gen explorers sometimes low mileage for 3500. Super deal

[@victorbaird8220]

996 subscriber 😊

[@junkyardjoe1994]

Hey thank you! I'm really close to a thousand. Thank you for subscribing

[@theunbeardedbrother]

Any advice for someone looking for a "beater" off road vehicle? Most of the same stuff hold true?

[@junkyardjoe1994]

My advice would be to buy one that's not been a woods truck or a trail truck yet unless it's really built, a crazy good deal or you know and trust the person selling it. You wanna do the first beatings yourself. They tend to be way more abused than the usual beaters vehicles.

[@theunbeardedbrother]

Particular vehicles that are good for this? An I asking for trouble with an older jeep? Love the channel! Keep it up!

[@junkyardjoe1994]

@@theunbeardedbrother I wouldn't be scared of anything with the straight six. Just watch out on the frames and unibodies of those. They're majorly prone to rust. And thank you I appreciate it!

[@ohchefbatman]

#givekathleenthetahoe

[@ohchefbatman]

Great looking Tahoe, you should bequeath it to your wife

[@junkyardjoe1994]

I would if she didn't already have a beautiful van

[@ARAYMUSIC2023]

Smell like Biden?😂😂

[@makerKID5]

Bro I was eating!