£1000 Camping Car Vs £50,000 Camper Van!

[@geordiestig2807]

Give me the car! Oh and tent 😁

[@CarThrottle]

WINNER WINNER! Congrats, you've been chosen at random to win the car and tent!! We've emailed you, so get in touch :)

[@eliasbubbe]

Congratulations dude! I hope you have fun with that baby!

[@everythingcool101]

@@CarThrottle no way what!??

[@geordiestig2807]

Yes!!! 😁

[@reeky8244]

lucky

[@formulaonone8360]

That Peugeot will just make everyone who sees it smile, that’s all an adventure car should do

[@JosephRedfern]

It should also be good at adventuring. You could drive around in a noddy car and it would make people smile!

[@bruh_hhh3439]

And its has a borther what was in rally

[@waleedqutob1918]

Not sure if you're into advertising, but i'll tell you that, you're a copywriter at heart :) You sold an inferior product when it comes to specification based on an emotional benefit. if you're not into business, you should get into it ASAP, E-commerce is booming, specially now-a-days, people are buying things online more

[@jameswingrove7421]

Agreed.

[@shelaghfarrell1003]

Love this! Bon vacances Piere!

[@deanh3741]

Advantage of a roof tent over the vw is once the holiday is over unmount the tent and you have a daily driver. With the camper van it’s always a camper

[@HeXetic]

I get the feeling the people buying 50k camper van conversions are probably not driving daily anywhere.

[@BRED510]

You can daily drive a T6 easy.

[@kaptein1247]

@@HeXetic why?

[@SapioiT]

Actually, there are no-build versions for #vanlife #tinyhouse #minicamper #microcamper . You should search one of the following, on youtube or on google: "vanlife no-build", "carlife no-build", "minicamper no-build", "microcamper no-build". The channel *CheapRVliving* is also very useful. Too many people don't even consider living in a car, but consider living in a tent is something normal.

[@SapioiT]

@@HeXetic Actually, you can drive it daily, and some people do, but most people usually drive daily for a few days in a row and then stay in the same place for a few days to a few weeks in a row.

[@muzzu_]

This is giving me the "Old Top Gear" feeling. And I'm loving it. Please keep making more of this.

[@craigsmith4983]

205 looks so cool (and tiny) in todays world of huge hatches. Tent on the roof adds 😎. 👍

[@SapioiT]

And there are people living in one of those. There are even people living full-time in a sedan, let alone a hatchback. Check out this search term: "no-build living in a car" (without the quotes). Also check out the channel *CheapRVliving,* since it is also very useful.

[@KornteckGmbH]

I love those "crappy" cars because they have so much more character than all new cars

[@darius5171]

You're right!

[@inchskater]

In a way you are right but apple carplay and android auto, gps and a good suspension are worth something, too..

@@inchskater I don't care about those bluetooth things, my car has that and I never use it.

[@sunsetvlogs5500]

Fábio Pereira also just buy a good Bluetooth speaker and then you have good hi fi in your car and house

[@phiillzzz807]

@@inchskater its all just pos equipment that is always prone to fail and that = more money to fix.. a shit box like a 205 is only gonna cost you gas and oil changes.. and maybe brakes.. brakes are important :D

[@theteslajets5682]

I'd love to see a budget car battle! 2 teams pitted against each other with a budget and task in mind.

[@EvoBeard]

Like a non-Aussie-accent Mighty Car Mods then :D

[@jamesburke5374]

@Car Throttle When COVID is sorted, you guys should definitely do some proper Top Gear cheap car challenges abroad. The Grand Tour is taking too long in the edit and you guys really get along well together. It’d be great to watch especially if you could have the trip paid for by a sponsor!

[@benjamindoyle668]

Cheap campervan challenge (if it hasn't been said already)

[@deautofannl629]

“1.6 automatic, that is the spec what you really want” -Alex 2020

[@randomthingch1970]

9:23 if this was Clarkson,May,Hammon you probably gonna expect May Shouting "Clarkson" and Clarkson somehow gonna burn the van down when cooking

[@keithkevinson3802]

As a roof tent. I can't imagine anything cooler than being a uni student and travelling the country.

[@Sedonapass]

same! #NU

[@dbepic6996]

how could you travel the country as a uni student

[@get_it8473]

@@dbepic6996 why could you not?

[@dbepic6996]

@@get_it8473 ...idk? school ??

[@get_it8473]

@@dbepic6996 brakes? lots of students have time to go away in the summer or on other hollidays even though alot of them work extra

[@tylercollinsphoto]

Alex: "let me show you what budget camping looks like" Rolls up in a £1100 tent on wheels... haha

[@toddclarke9727]

The Peugeot looks so cool with that roof tent, kinda like a baby wearing a bike helmet. But still cool

[@seaseal5393]

Y is that so accurate

[@chipskylark8869]

Baby needs a helmet ⛑️

[@chipskylark8869]

@@seaseal5393 wish we had pergeot in the states and UTE's!!!!!

[@brian_jake]

You're going to win!

[@toddclarke9727]

Brian Jake hope so 🤞🏼

[@matthewcouchman6101]

That Pug looks so much fun! Looks nice in that colour too. Bit of wax, shine up the bumpers and a detail inside it would look nice.

[@antares202]

I like the fact that the tent is almost bigger when deployed then the car.

[@filipujhelyi4668]

Hey

[@billjones2560]

stops it rusting

[@Endidixknsej]

@@billjones2560 😭😭

[@billbobagginsworld2249]

Wow I'd love to win a 205, I had one many years ago and finding one round here is near impossible, a man can only dream 😊

[@Namiiiiiiii7]

Dream car to mess around in kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoSZqYN9aZ2caZI

[@J4M3ST1T3]

Crazy ain't it, 10/15 years ago you could buy 1 for £50, now they're like rocking horse sh!t

[@joshuamorehead6124]

@@Namiiiiiiii7 that link just talks about pokimane🤦‍♂️

[@tomwhiteside9166]

Would have loads of fun

[@DasJWW]

Never thought I'd be so in love with a Peugeot, but that car is insanely lovely :)

[@simoncox9349]

Videos like this are just great. "student freedom" definitely rings with me because I was only in that position a couple years ago.

[@DrMikeOxgreen]

I'm surprised the weight of the tent and Alex inside it didn't cause the 205's roof to collapse 😅

[@leonhaywood1003]

Ok so I am a couple of lessons away from my driving test. Peugeot’s (especially old ones like Pierre) are my absolute favourite! And myself and my girlfriend would love a weekend away for the first time in our 5 year relationship! Good luck everyone😁

[@hannahsawyer7257]

❤️❤️❤️

[@loganrae6569]

good luck leon!

[@porsche919tribute9]

An old Peugeot and a tent well this sounds like the perfect adventure car to me

[@saoirseoriordan8537]

Why does Alex sound like a teacher, "again John not helpful!" 😂

[@Turtleneck10]

I thought that too 😂

[@makeit.nice1111]

His Gf is a teacher, maybe it rubs off

[@thewatchman8640]

Looks such a cool tent, seems odd not having Ethan with his car knowledge lol

[@TheLadavies]

Imaging saying to your mrs “I’ve won a us a holiday” and rock up with that 😂

[@jamieb3979]

You’d be sleeping by urself in there that’s for sure

[@rogerkretzschmar8280]

Dead man walking....

[@kylekaye9147]

After getting rid of our 205 my misses would be even more excited than me!

[@WilliamLoveless94]

I’d love to take that Peugeot and tent to the alps and go mountain biking.

[@tdi4269]

Me too

[@latitudetents]

You read our minds!

[@ollie3163]

@@latitudetents I wouldn't mind you sending me a tent for free to test 😉

[@WilliamLoveless94]

Latitude Tents let’s make it happen 👍🏼

[@papapain84]

wow, I've always wanted to camp on the motorway awaiting the AA

[@kylekaye9147]

The VW is perfect for that!

[@lout0476]

At least when you break down in the middle of the Scottish highlands you’ve got somewhere to spend the night before the AA takes 19 hours to rescue you

[@kylekaye9147]

That's why them VW are so popular

[@miamitten1123]

I had that Peugeot back in the day (2005) off eBay. Didn't cost be £100.....only 35 quid from a Frenchman in Knightsbridge...lol

[@samu-yx8zv]

Calling bs, back in 2005 that car was not being sold for that. Even today it would be dumb as it is worth more as parts and scraps, but back then - no fucking way.

[@brettdown1521]

@@samu-yx8zvmaybe the Frenchman couldn't afford to negotiate. Oh shit dEaD pERS0N iN tHe FLo0Or oF thE cARRRr

[@nickbathie99]

All depends on the person and the need for the car I’ve bought a mk4 golf for £70 with no mot and it went straight through with no advisories about 3 years ago and a k10 micra for £50 with a years mot on 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@vetsohproductions]

I agree I've been paid to take away cars with no mot put them in for mot and passed with a bulb change or fixing a horn not working

[@samu-yx8zv]

@@brettdown1521 "couldnt afford to negotiate" what do you mean? If he was in a bad financial position and just needed some quick cash he would have sold it as scraps for more.

[@sweetsasu]

I love how everyone is suddenly finding thier love for the peugeot 205. that poor thing is doing it's best, having that massive tent on top of it

[@WARXion]

Suddenly? The 205 is a rallye hero.

[@GoAdventureUK]

I grew up with my mum having a 205 Loved that little thing, The day we brought it we had to jump start it three times, oddly enough we went straight from buying the car to go stay with my Grandparents who where camping at the time. 😂 Fond memories

[@JakeMeetsWorld.]

Oh little Peugeot, all blue and french. The perfect companion, for me and my Wench. We'll buy you a french stick when we go out for tea. On camping holidays we'll drive by the sea. Asleep in your roof tent, all warm and snugly. We'll be the envy, of our VW buddys. Nothing can stop us, the road at our feet. Living with you, will sure be a treat

[@andywoods6990]

Mate the cars better then the camper me kids would luv it

[@callumhardy5098]

Jake Thomas Until a Citroen floats past smugly

[@billytlr8025]

I can imagine my wife's face when Ive told her I've got us a holiday home and take out in that priceless

[@rhysatkins2949]

"Go on an adventure with a wife or a girlfriend or a mate" Me: goes with dogs

[@mjpeeved]

Dogs are good mates that live at your house 👍

[@finno123456]

Your dog is a loyal friend for life 👍I take my dogs everywhere

[@TheHoples]

That car would be a great start for spontaneous camping trips! Love it!

[@navanithkrishnan7177]

It is probably the best choice for camping it will usually keep dangers away for sure

[@bigosq1217]

This Peugeot with tent is amazing. Its properly a really nice adventure and fun. I would be really happy and thankful for that.

[@kingswayphotography5350]

Looks ace, my wife’s first car was a 205 in red that sadly died a rusty death. This looks far more versatile

[@OmgItsLeaa]

I’d rather take the Peugeot to be honest. It’s so charming and cute

[@TheBotleyBoy]

The prize is the car and tent combined.

[@TheSilencedMajority]

TheBotleyBoy he means over the VW you sausage

[@TheBotleyBoy]

@@TheSilencedMajority Oh... I should've got that. I like you how you refrained from calling me a four-letter word and opted for 'sausage'.

[@osvaldoandrade4772]

Me:takes weeks to think up a car name Alex: "here is Pierre" Best.

[@KeyAtoms]

Man one of those Tents would make my Audi TT practical. I’d camp every weekend

[@samljones]

"Yeah, it's not bad, it's just..... egg" Words of wisdom from Mr Joy

[@DavidBakker]

Hamster, I mean Ethan, not joining? Nooooo! It's a compliment though. The three of you is classic "like Top Gear used to be" levels of good.

[@benreeves8262]

"great holiday for with your girlfriend or wife" hmm that suspension Gon struggle..

[@Nanaldinhio]

The first fastcar my family owned was a Peugeot 205 in a deep blue colour with a rusted exhaust. Loves that thing

[@nutshot_brawler8466]

16:04 "If it breaks you could probably fix it with a hammer" Ahhh yes, the Jeremy Clarkson method to fixing cars

[@tawermeister99]

Me and my wife would love that car and tent. We have never been on a holiday ever as a couple. We simply can’t afford it. Our daughter would go bananas she loves tiny cars.

[@TheScotDrummer]

Did that absolute mad lad actually barbeque eggs?! Why is no one else talking about this?

[@coldfox7308]

Less cursed than cutting eggs with a plastic box tbh

[@MrZoxin]

Just the thought of driving that car with the tent to Sweden gives the chills, it would be a great trip! And also the car would be great as a winter car!

[@judehill5564]

im 17 just passed my test after lockdown would love to go camping with my mates with a roof tent sounds like a good adventure, already been to Cornwall in my mates Peugeot 206 absolutely loved it

[@lukehill6451]

no

[@chrissmith3378]

206🤢 quite possibly one of the worse cars on this planet 😂

[@kasperpylkka740]

@@chrissmith3378 agree, my friends 206 started running on 3 cylinders while on our way to mcdonalds, we let it cool off and bam in 10 minutes problem fixed! So fucking many electric problems on that.

[@chrissmith3378]

@@kasperpylkka740 tbf I cant really talk my first car was a 2007 Ford focus 2.0tdci ghia lol the engine is pretty torquey tho

[@kasperpylkka740]

@@chrissmith3378 yup ford engines are really torquey but they are shit, saying from experience.

[@44ro.n]

Oh my god i'd love that 205 and roof tent. Really like the styling of the 205's and the fact it has a roof tent so i can go camp is amazing!

[@ShiftyRP]

Hey! Winning this car would be an amazing help. I'm currently studying for my 2nd module in getting my full PCV license (Busses.) The ability to get this car would enable me to get to my depo 11.9 miles away at 4am every day, when the busses aren't running for the day yet. Which otherwise I would have no other way of getting to work. Your content is amazing and keep it up. :)

[@WickedRizla]

Clicked thanks to the 205 - first car was a 205 1.1, now currently dailying an '87 CTi. Possibly not the best decision of my life in this ridiculous rain we're having, but I love it so much!

[@saamady]

Shame Ethan wasn't there, but nice to see a new face in front of the camera.

[@nayeemanfal7467]

Ethan makes Car throttle funny

[@LeeFall]

Without Ethan Car Throttle is just a short guy who thinks he is johnny bravo doing bad Mike Brewer impressions

[@Fxd_bean]

That price of nervarna is awesome

[@jurivlk5433]

VW buses are way overpriced bullshit vehicles! A Fiat or Citroen van isn't even half the price and bigger.

[@jurivlk5433]

A Peugeot 205 is actually a collectors car!

[@EvoBeard]

Alex: "Budget Camping" = £1050. Me: Looks at £27 tent in dismay.

[@Niklas.K95]

I and my old DDR army tent can relate to that

[@Holly-xl8ps]

i dont even own a tent lol

[@Niklas.K95]

@@Holly-xl8ps to be honest... ... it's the old tent of my brother

[@PKMartin]

All you really need is roof bars, a sheet of chipboard, a foam camping mattress and a music festival special tent

[@bendigeidfranemmanueljones5694]

@@PKMartin I've got half a table in a 207 boot - clip it on the btm boot loop and then pop a pop up tent half out the back. Not quite as good but £30.

[@harrywilkin4919]

Alex's best one liner: 'yeah yeah of course, I mean if I have a socket set with me I can make it spin round!' made me laugh so much!

[@filipvelimirovic7533]

I love that 205 and tent... Great adventure!

[@jaspercarlo7609]

Who else got reminded of top gear and expected them to mess alex's car up in the morning? 😂

[@zenmoto369]

Currently trying to save for a camper van, and travel while mountain biking. With the 205 the adventure will be true!

[@DiscoFang]

Dreams then => Reality now.

[@DiscoFang]

Alternately, get a cheap VW van and put the tent on the roof. Room for bikes and gear and penthouse sleeping.

[@matteo.f9074]

Would be an absolute dream 🤩😍

[@STIHLable]

*would

[@JulianDaniel2003]

I go camping every holiday with my parents. I have always seen these kind of camper/car/van combination and wondered why they did it, for the ground clearance of course!

[@JulianDaniel2003]

Just imagine using this when you're parked at a petrol station hahaha

[@jacksparber478]

That tent is so awesome! I bought a $300 sitting in a field Chevy blazer that I got running (it runs really good) and I wanna put a latitude tent like that on top with like a couple inch lift and proper off road tires and it’ll be the ultimate off-road rig.

[@brettpowell3599]

I would actually take the Peugeot every time, she’s a beast

[@BengNinja]

Why calling it "she" ?

[@chriswatson7488]

Alex: I can stand up now. Me: I'm surprised you couldn't stand up with the roof down! lol

[@alxgu198]

Pretty sure Alex could stand up in the Peugeot.

[@jameskirk8176]

First car: ✅ Explore anywhere in the UK (with my girlfriend):✅ Have some car throttle history:✅ Own a car with a story:✅ You guys are amazing, big fan and wait every Friday to watch your videos, I sure other with agree. Keep up the great work car throttle!

[@jameskirk8176]

4 seasons sleeping bag ✅

[@jackmiller-adams4094]

Love to see someone giving life to an old car and making it far more interesting than it ever could have been on its own!! Jma

[@kylekaye9147]

205s don't need help there awesome on there own 😎

[@HalfCactus-kl3mw]

always liked the 205, sounds like a great little car lots of character too

[@samueljarvis1276]

My kids would love to sleep in the tent! A proper adventure!

[@fraserbruce3415]

The fact that I’m 18 and my car just packed in means this is like a god send

[@doone5303]

haha

[@thijsvanwieringen8021]

This is exactly what I was planning to do this summer; with my girlfriend to Scandinavie with a rooftent. Unfortuanatly, due to the pandemic this plan got postponed to next year. It would be really nice to have a roof tent by next summer, seems like a good 'solid' start, especially on my ford fiesta from 2003.

[@alexwilliams540]

Spot on guys saving another soul from the scrap man and just keep on giving the us all the great content. Keep enjoying yourselves 😁

[@paulcoates5699]

Hi, Thought I’d add my essay for this competition, My dad is gradually saving for a camper van, with some assistance from me, he had a commer camper in the early 80s, he’s turned 61 this year and it’s been something he’s wanting to do again for a few years, add to that his car that he uses to go to work in (only a few miles) is having some serious gearbox issues, which would be quite a dent on his camper savings for when the gearbox finally dies. He’d get a good use out of both the car and tent. Good luck everyone!

[@stevendolphin6752]

The amount of times iv been camping and thought “this would be better if I was on top of a Peugeot.” Literally never but I love the idea! 👍

[@Megadriver]

I love this! It has an old Top Gear feel. It's about camping, there is a cheap car version too. You cook in the camper. Do more of this!

[@FlexTCWin]

Great video! With the right message. You don't need an insanely massive budget for exploring.

[@Mattt7940]

I laughed so much when Alex was like “John not helpful”

[@charlieharrison9115]

Stick this bad boy on a mini cooper and you've got yourself a mini camper. THAT'S FULL THROTTLE

[@doctorno1516]

Me: Mom, can we have a campervan? Mom: We have a campervan at home Campervan at home: "Pierre"

[@rachaelmander5044]

I miss my first 205 so much, so many happy memories! Wish I had one now I’m older and can afford the upkeep :)

[@tukaruss8680]

I would love to this car and take my girlfriend and 4 month old daughter around France and Spain making memories

[@tomwilmot]

Put a tent on the roof of a cheap car - then when you break down you’ve got a place to sleep whilst you wait for a tow!

[@SupercarsEurope]

That would be awesome to own. I converted a box vana Ahile ago but I feel that this could go even more places! I like the idea of living on the roof of your car.

[@charlieharris7384]

As a uni student I can’t imagine anything cooler than having that roof tent travelling the country!

[@jakob4892]

Verry nice comparison! I own a Mercedes S210 and it is possible to sleep in the back with no problems.

[@Papryk290]

IMHO this peugeot is same as og mini in some ways, just fun little car. I would love to buy myself something funky in the future...

[@glados2403]

And the best thing about them is that they are really cheap (at least here in France)

[@evb-]

12:35 “well it’s not bad, it’s just... egg” hahah

[@andrewpricephotography]

Certainly interested in getting a roof tent now, thanks guys for an interesting watch - 1st of many for me I imagine.

[@pryrates94]

Q: What do you call a Peugeot with a seat belt? A: A rucksack

[@keelanoconnell3393]

I never thought I’d say this but... slapping a tent on top of a peugeot actually improves the car 🤣

[@Paddy_b8]

Peugeot 205: -Fun 5 stars -NCAP 0.5 Stars 😂

[@dimdosh]

Great video. It's not what you've got but how you use it. PS. I've got a self converted T6 and yes, you can use them as an every day car. My son's got a Citroen Berlingo with a plastic box conversion and sleeping bag and he loves it.

[@ChiYoungKC]

just bought my first car and came with roof racks, you're just giving me crazy ideas

[@tobyh2026]

Mate, my brother is just about to take his test and we are both mountain bikers and this would be amazing for MTB trips : Chuck the bikes in the back and sleep in the tent👍🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️

[@rubenbraekman4515]

I'm more amazed that you can buy a driveable car for 100 bucks in the UK 😂

[@metaleuman]

That 205 would cost about 3000£ in my country 😅

[@rubenbraekman4515]

@@metaleuman about 1-2k where I live and a shit ton of incurance 😂

[@valentinozoboli4592]

The UK has a fantastic second hand cars market :)

[@rubenbraekman4515]

@@valentinozoboli4592 no kidding! The used cars they buy cost 10 times more here in Belgium... our countries are barely 100km apart 😂

[@valentinozoboli4592]

@@rubenbraekman4515 Probably cause they're all designed to be driven on the left side of the road haha. My first car was about £450 and lasted me two years before I scrapped it and went to university. That was a 2003 Seat Ibiza.

[@tkst0rm]

I think that the proper car for that would be the mark 1 Twingo. It is called the love car for a reason, if you take the headrests, lower the front seats completely down (like 90º) they match exactly with the rear seats height that also recline. Instant bed.

[@Chazzzajp]

Peugeot’s instantly remind me of the Top Gear episode where the call people “maniac”

[@ardley216]

100%. Although 90s little Peugeot's remind me of Ab Fab.

[@pipeqez911]

Well no they got bad Peugeot’s for that

[@TheSamuel439]

It may take 5 minute to open and close the Latitude but you’re still £49000 better off

[@idkantamsaja1459]

I want the car and tent so that i can go on a road trip to buy the best chocolate milk in the world

[@lzh4950]

14:28 Toyota still used a 4-speed automatic in the Corolla all the way until 2012 I recall

[@wesleypheaton3861]

That tents sick.. who needs all the bells and whistles of a 50,000 pound Volkswagen

[@DiscoFang]

Absolutely. That's 49,000 in the bank.

[@luri-xf5wr]

"If it breaks, u can probally fix it with a hammer" 16:02

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

You mean like Father Ted?

[@nightlife7283]

Can't believe how well Peugeot goes with tent on the roof!

[@sidrennie9433]

Looks awesome, however what if it’s very windy? Which is common in Cornwall open space camp sites???? (With air flow getting under tent, compared to ground)

[@diogogoncalves7994]

The Peugeot 205 is actually my dream car for some reason, don’t ask 😂 Too many childhood memories

[@LoneWolf-wp9dn]

its a nice little runabout right? just the right amount of car... i have some in my city that are well maintained and i really like them... and i had a work buddy who also loved them he had an old 205 rally spec or something really fast... unfortunately environment taxes bankrupt people with old cars and most cant afford to own them so they scrap them

[@lxixs3876]

I wouldn’t recommend blowing anyone’s back out in that roof tent

[@nathanogrady11]

That tent is almost as buff as Jonathan's body.

[@South4153]

This World Shall Know Pain! no one asked about your sexual preferences boy

[@samgraham9754]

Love this, always wanted a roof tent, and a 205 auto 4 speed 😉 awesome channel as always and great to see your in my neck of the woods 😬😬