Surviving 200 Miles Off-Road in a $500 Minivan

[@Hotshotbdp]

The production quality is insanely good at donut. Your behind the scenes guys are extremely talented (on screen too of course).

[@mr.cheese2278]

my farts smell better then Donut's farts.

[@temir8081]

i remember like half a year ago, people complained about the low effort videos. Donut definitely pulled through

[@tylervue306]

@@mr.cheese2278I’ll be the judge of that.

[@gnrtx-36969]

​@@mr.cheese2278no one asked+ratio

[@mr.cheese2278]

@@gnrtx-36969 bro is a joke. r/woosh fr

[@BatCaveOz]

The roof rack was 100% essential, given that it remained empty the entire time.

[@wr1ght939]

It’s so we know it’s an off-road van.

[@TrolldaMeir]

it was a viewing platform for a few minutes!

[@Sniperboy5551]

Aesthetics are everything

[@rustler08]

So, basically every roof rack on every Subaru.

[@keenarnia]

@@rustler08 I use mine :( lol

[@willfox640]

I love Previas. I used to tell people (when I had the AllTrac SE Supercharged version) that I drove the minivan equivalent of a Porsche 911 a turbo. Mid engine, all wheel drive and forced induction. Glorious car!!

[@SpaceMissile]

honestly looks good for a minivan, too. kinda like the shape.

[@arcanondrum6543]

I was never a minivan customer but I remember the sensation caused by the Chrysler Minivan in 1983 (for 84). Toyota came along 7 years later and 4 years after that was the Honda Odyssey. If Toyota had been the only Japanese challenger to the Chrysler Minivan, it would have caught on quickly but Honda had established their reliability and came along with a simpler design, nice appointments, better looks and a lower price. I own a Tacoma and I would never purchase a unibody "pickup" like the Honda Ridgeline.

[@TylerTV04]

previas are sick, i have one similar to this that i modded and go camping in (n/a, rwd, slighly less clapped out). theyre good comfy cars with a surprising amount of room and have decent capability with suspension mods. main downside is they're a absolute nightmare to work on (especially when that headgasket goes👎)

[@willfox640]

@@SpaceMissile they do!! I used to call mine “the grub” because it reminded me of a grub cruising around on the Forrest floor lol

[@turbo_marc]

coolest minivan ever, hands down

[@zaidizainal2495]

10:43 whether they noticing it or not, Donut really helps build a beautiful friendship or brothership between them three. Love watching this. Still remembered the time when Jobe handle Money Pit, Jerry handle B2B, and Justin being awkward new guy.

[@MiahSexton]

How does Donut keep dropping these bangers all the time?? Props guys.. Poor Justin holding on for dear life while while Jobie’s driving..

[@mapsley]

Seeing Justin in the powerwheels makes me want to see a donut series about upgrading a powerwheels

[@Luna_musicfuntimecool]

THIS

[@Orofino6]

Collaboration with Grind Hard Plumbing Co 🙌

[@martinwheat2018]

@@Orofino6yes that would be awesome

[@SlapStyleAnims]

Hell yes

[@ES7963]

I can hear it now... "A Turbo? A Cummins engine? A JET ENGINE??? In this video, we see what it takes to make a beautiful Powerwheels to go 100 miles per hour. First things first, we need to take it to the dyno to see how many hrsprs this baby has..."

[@MateuszRodziejczak]

I think that Donut should make a series where the boys take part in all of the most silly races across USA. Would be so iconic to see always a bright donut yellow car on the grid!

[@tomilidzons7262]

yes!!!!!!! @Donut you have to!

[@emilziobro2910]

Donut racing team xd Love the idea!

[@Avretto32]

gold idea

[@spencerfalzy]

Top gear 2

[@Owenbegowen]

Went from a small production crew to this, crazy what y’all have accomplished. Anyone remember Bart though?

[@SharkAttackSkinder]

Bart was awesome 👍

[@thescientificidiot]

They need to bring back Science Garage fr, def one of the top 3 donut shows

[@hafidzgi]

I'll be honest, if it wasn't because of Science Garage and Bart, I wouldn't have known Donut for as long as I am right now

[@fariedfredericks8269]

@@thescientificidiotdamn sound like you guys have been watching since they started

[@NightcoreThunder]

Miss Bart. And all the old series they did

[@Jayvy.Outdoors]

Previa? heck yeah! I love these mini vans in awd platform. I helped maintain 3 of them for over 10 years and even replace a blown motor in one. I live in the brutal winter midwestern Wisconsin and the awd platform was ahead of all its competitors. In the summer heat the over head auxiliary ac unit was so delightful for the rear passengers. I would have gladly donate one to Donut if I had one today.

[@ButterfieldEric]

I am super excited to see Donut at the Gambler again. The video with James, Ify, Bart and Chappie is classic.

[@matthewraza9792]

One of my favorite KZbin videos of all time.

[@donactdum6635]

I think I speak for the majority of ppl when I say we’d prefer longer videos when the topic is anything related to a road trip, it gives very old top gear-esque vibes and the longer it is the more enjoyable to us, or at least me

[@Meow110]

How does Donut keep dropping these bangers all the time?? Props guys.

[@alinfriedman8080]

Love DONUT!😊

[@WandileTlaleane]

Bros dickriding... Donut has been on a decline ever since they stopped the individual shows and they've become a surface level car youtube channel now

[@nicscharing]

These are thirvest videos

[@Niekomojo]

@@WandileTlaleanethey’re obviously just doin what gets the most views

[@ollie-f7y]

Anybody has idea that which lake was there campsite?

[@artsohc]

I feel like whenever these junkers rises to a challenge like this, it deserves a rebuild. I want a build series that turns the Previa into a fun little off-roader.

[@aaronburkeen6409]

I actually think it would be an excellent offroad vehicle. It is well balanced and reliable. Raise it, give it good suspension and tires, and let it run wild.

[@Makaya9s]

@@aaronburkeen6409 true plus most old japanese minivans came with a 4wd option so i wouldn't be surprised if the previa did too. If they swapped that in combined with the manual trans+4wd box and fixing all the issues i think it would beat alot of off-road vehicles

[@liamflynn6929]

@@Makaya9sprevia did come with an awd option. Also came with a supercharged option

[@Demonslayer20111]

@@Makaya9s it did. Previa options included 4x4, supercharger, and a five speed manual. All though if you wanted the manual, you couldn't have the supercharger and vice versa.

[@Makaya9s]

@@Demonslayer20111 unless you put the supercharger in anyway!

[@magiliangaming]

its insane how far these guys have come. and they all seem just as genuine as before they got famous

[@jbmp1390]

I've always thought it would be a good idea for you guys to try something like this. You fit the road trip/TG style of car content really well because of your chemistry with each other. Cool to see, hope you do more like this.

[@deflatednuptse]

I’m so glad to finally see Justin getting settled in and comfortable at Donut

[@wookiebear8468]

i felt like Justin never felt out of place though.

[@vidyajamesu]

Yeah! I wasn't sure of him when he was first introduced but man he's irreplaceable now! What a great lad.

[@IamAlterEggo]

He always had the personality, passion, and knowledge. he just had to hone his on camera skills. Now days shines as a host and presenter.

[@xodiaq]

@@wookiebear8468not so much out of place, but he had that nervous newbie vibe, and the last few videos that’s been gone.

[@RobertHarris---]

He's been there over a year

[@gabe3022]

Jerry saying the sentence “riding a 105 year old man 200 miles” is absolutely wild

[@felpsie2461]

i was looking for this comment

[@simsimw]

🤨

[@griffinroblox73]

how do you ride a person

[@simsimw]

your too innocent@@griffinroblox73

[@gabe3022]

@@griffinroblox73 you have much to learn young fella

[@h.h7408]

Watching Donut as an adult is like watching Top Gear as a kid or teenager... There is only one...of a kind! I love this channel and I love everyone who shares my love for these guys 🤝🤝

[@gonerator]

Exactly, Donut is for me now the place that Top Gear was for many years

[@donkedic1]

This Previa video practically pays homage to the Hilux episodes. Just more proof that Yota builds tanks.

[@thatbloomer5642]

I'm glad that it legit is like that. I mean, I'm glad the legacy of the trio lives on through these guys.

[@gonerator]

@@donkedic1 its Toyota! ;P

[@RexWort]

Instead of driving expensive cars They drive cars you see in Craigslist 😂

[@finnjb3249]

Man I've been waiting on another Donut x Gambler video for YEARS, and this episode is really showing how good Donut have gotten, it's arguably almost TV quality

[@jasonfazio8212]

They are really starting to understand the kind of content we love seeing. Keep. It. Up.

[@jfuston33]

Poor Justin holding on for dear life while while Jobie’s driving.

[@minibelt3222]

💀

[@itsbuyorbye8736]

And he not even looking at the road half the time just pinning it

[@Spudmuffinz]

He's either holding the van together back there or training to be Axle from twisted metal

[@wecallhimschukei]

I'd love to see an extended cut of this trip!

[@jfighter004]

Yeah I felt like it was compacted too much. Didn’t really give the sense of adventure, more like: hurry up we gotta get this video out!

[@javidaderson]

Justin casually walking out the Goodwill with a mini fridge in his hands might be easy manliest thing I've ever seen in my entire life.

[@SafetyLucas]

I once saw a crackhead carrying a full size fridge on his back while riding a bike.

[@DigitalJedi]

The guy who delivered my washer and dryer just carried them in like they were nothing. I'm not a small dude either, but I'm also not just slapping a hand on either side of a washing machine and picking it up throw sheer upper body strength.

[@CherokeeChief.]

Next yall need a beater 1st gen sequoia! I have one and It’s basically like a minivan and land cruiser had a baby. it will climb anywhere with its traction control on. It Shocked TF out of me when i first bought it😂

[@braydenjoseph1794]

Honestly love seeing you guys thriving! Been watching you guys since 2016/2017 and am so happy your guy’s stuff is in Zumies!

[@rayramos1161]

its so cool to see how much you guys have grown as a channel

[@jjlpinct]

But not as adults lol

[@GuneetAtwal1996]

@@jjlpinct Being an adult sucks

[@lawlkings]

This reminds me of Clarkson, Hammond, and May Top Gear times

[@2p19]

@@lawlkings Back in 06, my best teenage memories is coming home on friday to watch top gear :D

[@AmbroseBurnside1824]

@@GuneetAtwal1996 indeed it does

[@RickC-1242]

I love how Justin was in the back hands spread out he made his own roll cage 😂😂 13:07

[@SpaceMissile]

"roll cage" got me chortling over here

[@CameronZ28]

that killed me too lmao

[@michaelkevinmirasol8256]

He's keeping the Previa from falling apart lol

[@jonathanblanco8729]

I would watch an hour of an episode like this.....such great quality content!

[@Andy-Mesa]

I drove through that same area in my 1986 Toyota Winnebago during Descend on Bend. Everyone got stuck and needed to get towed out, my little camper made it through like a champ, going all the way up Paulina Peak carrying 7000 lbs with a 35 year old 4 cylinder engine.

[@davevernon6315]

The extra effort that goes into the graphics, sounds and titles on these videos are amazing. Some of the best on the internet.

[@TxH666]

Toyota Previas are indestructible and Jerry's ripped... got it. Seriously though, this is one of my top 3 favorite videos that you guys have done. Great job ❤

[@Unimportant_in_polish]

Jerry holding the TV like a Laptop kid is the funniest thing to be honest

[@xzouix]

OMG! I was asking James literally couple weeks ago if there is any chance they will do Gambler500 again and here it is! Thanks Donut! I hope you'll make this an annual tradition :)

[@sexbeast-uf2bq]

shut up

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

My nephew is here visiting from out of state. My sister brought up Toyota Previas and how ugly they were. My nephew (subbed here as well) and I quickly corrected her telling her how awesome they are and how you can even trick them out for 4 wheeling. Less than 30 minutes later, I check my KZbin notifications for today, and here's this video 😂 I told my nephew to check his notifications real quick and we both immediately started busting up when we saw this video. Kind of a long story and comment, but y'all rock and we absolutely love this channel

[@zachjewell225]

DUDE Y'ALL!!!!!! Good job on the partnership!!! I've watch you guys since you first started and its crazy to see how far ya made it!! KEEP THIS SHIT UP!!!

[@justinh7099]

Damn dudes, I knew you deserved it but when I started watching James years ago I never thought I'd see the day the merch would be in malls across North America. Congrats on all the success, we love ya

[@tamasco]

The Previa was my first car. It was a hand me down. Amazing vehicle. Amazing content. More Previa shenanigans!!!

[@jblyon2]

Learned to drive on one...two actually. Both RWD models, and only one with ABS. One of the main reasons why snow doesn't scare me!

[@parkerschaelling3937]

I was right there when they pulled in such amazing and genuine people amazing to meet you guys!

[@connorrieschl9922]

Lake Paulina, right? One of my favorite spots in Oregon

[@ultraxkid152863]

These videos give me Prime Top Gear Vibes. Love it!

[@aSinisterKiid]

Dude Minivan's are so under-rated as vehicles. They get a bad rap as "kid carriers" for middle aged women, but I'll tell ya I rocked my Dodge Caravan through my 20's and loved it. I used to take it off road behind the Six Flags Great Adventure on a fire access road to go be in the woods with my gf. I removed the middle 2 seats and put a memory foam pad down and it was like having an apart on wheels. With the tinted windows we could park virtually anywhere and no one knew we were inside. I took that Caravan to all kinds of places a normal car wouldn't be able to get through. You could tow a trailer with it, it was great on gas, you could put a super sick stereo system in it with all the room - the opportunities are endless. It's a shame they look so dorky because they have the heart of a champion if you look past the outside.

[@Mr_Beaubles]

They should make these like an hour long instead of such a "highlight reel" imo. This video is so similar to what UK Top Gear used to to for specials and now for The Grand Tour. They just need to be a lot longer and slower paced and these guys would have a gold mine on their hands.

[@reptilez13]

The Previa, at least the first gen which i think is the only one here in the US, is wild. Mid engine supercharged mini van with a fish bowl top. Theres some wild and cool vans (among other off and on road focused vehicles) from Japan but the Previa is a unique one. Especially looking through the Kei cars and other JDM only stuff. Pajero Mini, S660, Beat, Cappucino obviously as far as K cars but theres so many more "Previa"-s too.

[@11DrinkEnergy]

Dude i love how much this feels like the old top gear or the grand tour episodes, u guys are awesome, love this stuff so much ❤

[@craigyjustine]

You guys have been seriously upping the quality of your videos. The pace has been amazing, coupled with the huge improvement in editing. Always happy to watch your videos!

[@jamesbowden4871]

Achievement unlocked. Donut Media has transformed into the American equivalent of peak-Top Gear with Clarkson, Hammond, and May.

[@kristoferavilez541]

Man I love those Previas. The design is the future of the past lol. Just started watching it. I know this is gonna be a good one. DONT KILL THE PREVIA! 😂

[@kristoferavilez541]

It survived Hell Yeahhhh Previa

[@Fastwinstondoom]

Donut is the new Top Gear, and I ain't even joking. You guys are freakin' amazing!

[@dreluismauad]

I love my Previa so much. Mine is built so similar to this one. Was a nice surprise opening KZbin and damn near seeing my car on Donut😂

[@restfulambiancehq157]

You know what made this a perfect trip? Not having James in the back seat saying “HrSpRs” and other stupid over animated sayings every 2 minutes. Thanks for leaving him home Doughnut.

[@AxlCrucifix]

Since Justin already has one, can we pretty please see a Donut (& friends) vs Mickey (the Walmart/Coleman bike nemesis) Power Wheels build competition?? 🤞🤞

[@SamSteinerOfficial]

These videos crack me up. They show that you can have a similar experience in both a million dollar rv and a 500$ van 😂

[@ganzonomy]

But the $500 Van won't be so overloaded the driveshaft turns itself into a baguette 🥖

[@SpaceMissile]

@@ganzonomy a baguette?

[@ganzonomy]

@@SpaceMissile long twisted bread thing

[@benxcell]

The same experience is generous😂

[@SpaceMissile]

@@ganzonomy i have never seen a twisted baguette though

[@DKamui06]

Always love these little adventure videos you all do. These guys go through so much for our enjoyment. Need a new season of Hi Lo and Money Pit tho!

[@AustinLe-ps6fk]

Donut media, you are awesome, you guys taught me everything I need to learn about cars and I was able to fix an 2008 Acura TL type s with all the knowledge you guys provide, thank you ❤❤

[@lamp7746]

No you dudnt

[@jshacquille]

​@@lamp7746😂😂

[@MakoRuu]

If nothing else, this speaks volumes to the old school Toyota Previa.

[@trevormccleery6070]

this feels like a top gear challenge in the best possible way.

[@Milos-family]

This channel has become unbelievably amazing everything about it changes constantly more uploads absolutely love the entire crew and have for years just an absolute pleasure and And can't appreciate them anymore for all the hard work everyone of them do including everybody behind the scenes don't up media forever they're just so awesome!

[@SofaKing85]

Killed one of these during "Cash for Clunkers". I was completely blown away by the mid engine placement, the 4WD drive system and the remote accessory drive. Had a ton of miles on it but still ran forever after putting in the death sauce. I was even more surprised when I learned there was a supercharged and manual trans option.

[@zcomputermanz4177]

fuck cash for clunkers. sad anybody would send in a previa.

[@roguesample]

Justin always being casually swoll - carrying a mini fridge like it’s a moving box with some towels in it

[@supremecai5857]

Watching whoever was in the recliner try to survive was amazing 😂

[@Joflyer0211]

Love all these off-roading videos

[@lvcifer-cloverfield]

The BeamNG energy is big with this one!

[@aryanchaudhari6439]

Would love to see donut competing in 24 hours of lemons🍋

[@quattroTorsen]

Maniacs.....😆 More non offroad cars taken offroad please ❤

[@sabaccforcharity]

This was not one of Donut's most exciting episodes (still excellent content), however, as a Toyota fanatic, this is yet another testament of Toyota's quality and durability. The egg is a fugly car, but the guys tried their best to beat the crap out of it, abuse it, make some drama happen, and the egg said, "nah, I got this." Thank you Donut; love y'all.

[@DerSystematiker]

The rug that tied everthing together really got me. One of the best movies ever.

[@TheDriverr97]

Thank you guys for posting this, I was tired of scrolling for a video 😂

[@Extrinityishere]

Same 😅

[@bigdolan1]

This was so amazing! I daily'd a Previa for 4 years. Same spec as yours. Most reliable vehicle I ever owned. Legit. What other 30 year old vehicle can you daily with 250k on it and do nothing but oil changes and brakes to in a 4 year span?! Side note, that squealing was something mine did too. It was because of water that had gotten in with the freon. Flush your AC system and it should go away. And that sensor that got melted was the VSS so that's why you had those shifting issues. Previa's are so rad man. You guys did an awesome job showing off how great they are.

[@zcomputermanz4177]

best vans

[@iamstilen135]

The previa really can do anything

[@MrKACharlie1865]

Donut is greater than Hoonigan. Love you guys. Huge props do you guys on dropping gems like this.

[@lautje4919]

The editing and flow on this video was top notch honestly. Can't believe how far you've guys come!

[@josiahtickell2137]

I love Justin so much. What a sweet guy

[@brianwoznik9868]

I speak for all when I say that, "We the Donut fans DEMAND longer videos!"

[@InspectorGofret]

its a toyota, what did yall expect. and also we need more gambler 500

[@justice4kurt182]

ABG!

[@RickestRick666]

Finally!! Excellent video! Wish it was longer! I would watch an hour long cut of this!

[@mono-no-aware.Lem.]

been binging Donut for a few weeks now. Sad I missed that meet up a few months back. Would love a big city east coast tour with the merch van!

[@PaganiGaming]

Day 386 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his dad

[@dracofnwraco]

all these years

[@randalthavandal]

Stop it

[@Gure_Shimo]

You guys should seriously fix it after that punishment and make it something special. It handled it pretty well.

[@Rangifulla]

these three are gold together, love it

[@Sevan_UP]

Donuts production quality has come a long way over the years. I’m glad I got to experience their progress with them

[@RyanFoster-b2z]

All these offroading series over the years and never any just up the road in Tahoe. Come visit, Donut! Run the Rubicon Trail in the Previa. Turn it into a DIY adventure van and hit Adventure Van Expo then go for a overlanding trip. The way I would gasp..

[@jobpineda2965]

and this isnt even the alltrac version of the previa. what a goat van. such an underated van. Glad Donut gave it some shine

[@spiller83]

That rug really ties the room together.

[@Duubly]

My family had a '91 Toyota Previa growing up and that shit lived to 600,000 KM/373,000 Miles. The on board freezer and the rotating chairs were the coolest thing ever. Ultimate road trip vehicle tbh.

[@niftybottle]

Man, I miss my Previa. It did some impromptu off-roading as well, back in the days when you relied on paper maps and maybe the road you were taking didn't exist anymore. Always fun pulling up alongside those shiny pickups and being like "I've gone off-road more in this minivan than you have in your fancy pickup" to myself

[@twilliams99williams50]

This is pretty sweet! I gave a couple buddies an old Corolla to do the Gambler this year. The only catch was that under no circumstances could they give it back. So, they finished with a car that cost $0!

[@bishthefish]

Jusso chillin HARD in the back. livin that life of true Priva luxury.

[@NGRacing25]

Jobe seems like the best guy to choose on a trail if you want to have a good time

[@samehabouez8267]

That previa earned her Hall of Fame

[@shehabalsiyabi6077]

The production in this video is on another level!!!!!!!!

[@NickKelleyShelleyID]

More of this. Longer form, more uncut, please be the new top gear specials....carry that torch!!

[@hm149]

These guys have the OG Top Gear energy. May, Hammond, and Clarkson can never be replaced, but maybe

[@llMrProzAKll]

I bought an 05 Grand Caravan for $400. Owner said it was overheating. It had barely any oil in it. Fixed the leak, filled it and I used it for work for 2 years. Put 60k miles on it. That thing was awesome. R.I.P.

[@MegaCriss96]

This episode should be atleast 1 hour long good job👍

[@terbennett]

Previas are fricken kick ass. I've owned four of them! Three 2WDs and one All-Trac 4WD. The All Trac models can go through darn near anything. I've seen them going through snow that Jeeps struggled with. No lie. You have the N/A LE 2WD model with dual sunroofs, but they did offer a Supercharged version too.

[@belltolls1984]

One of my greatest regrets in life was selling the 1991 Previa LE All-Trac that we bought new, with over 260k on it we never had any major issues at all, just an oil leak and AC compressor.

[@chickenringsonionwings1361]

One of the best episodes. You guys have such good chemistry. Previa chem

[@bosch_doc]

Give that Previa the love it deserves. Make it the second Money Pit car lmao

[@parkeryoung9165]

I love all of you but I just finished watching all the Top Gear road trips and I can't help but role my eyes. Boys, watch those road trips and take inspiration. But what ever you do, keep at it because yall got it

[@fringehouse]

I just had a Borla Donut KZbin ad on a Donut video. never have i ever seen a more topical and relevant youtube ad

[@Allanfallan]

I just love that you guys gave yourself a $500 budget and you decided to buy furniture from goodwill with it.