I Will Never Abandon My First Car.

[@manujadesilva22]

This is the style of video that made KZbin famous. Glad to know that there are still organic videos like these still being made just for the fun of it. Inspiring !

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you- means a lot

[@TheNewBorkTimes]

This hits me right in the feels, man. It's absolutely uncanny-like stepping into a time machine. Learning to fix cars out of necessity, but finding joy in it. Making creative/questionable modifications. Wrecking them doing silly stuff. Painting a car at my parent's house over a weekend, knowing full well that the same vehicle needs to make it three hours back home-MULTIPLE TIMES. I've very nearly lived this video shot for shot. I even started building models of the cars I've owned, wrecked, or sold-complete with flaws. Not to mention that all of the above took place in Ohio as well. I digress. You stated that "things don't last forever" and that's true for a good many items. But with vehicles, you've clearly shown that it doesn't have to be. Your resolve is inspirational and I look forward to the impending entruckification of the Santa Fe. (Pro Tip: don't cheap out on sawzall blades.)

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks a lot for the comment man, means a lot. Glad I could in some way retell a story you resonate with too. There is something special about exploratory car maintenance with the added pressure of it being your only car haha - a bit of a thrill ride sometimes

[@alexbergen9981]

It all started when the catalytic converter got stolen. I wasn’t sure at the time, but now I’m glad I took it 🥰 Also epic sequel foreshadowing Tucson Cinematic Universe moment Also thank YOU for YOUR time

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks for that the insurance check kept me out of bankruptcy for real

[@WatchItPlayed]

I Will Never Abandon This Channel.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks y'all! I really appreciate it 🙏

[@DevonTalksTabletop]

Evan has me hooked too 🙂

[@Thelobbyingdetective]

I cannot wait for the TUCSON TRUCK! Greetings from The Gambia, West Africa! 👋🏽

[@EvanMonsma]

TRUCSON INBOUND

[@Thelobbyingdetective]

@@EvanMonsma

[@zachyoungyuen]

Maybe you're the Van Neistat's long lost son. Your videos are cool and very valuable. Keep up the good work. I'm rooting for you.

[@Mu3azOsman]

always enjoy your storytelling and cinematography craftsmenship

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you!

[@pappasproductions924]

Evan. You never fail to impress me.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks king I appreciate your help

[@Quackalope]

Yes!!!

[@EvanMonsma]

Quack :)

[@TheZooloo10]

first, great video, great tone, great music choices. Second, kind of amazed how good a job jumping on a body panel and smashing it with a hammer can do. If you had another two days you probably could have bondo'ed it back to 95% perfection.

[@EvanMonsma]

Lol yeah I'm surprised with how straight I got it with basically just kicking it and tapping out lines with a hammer. Thanks man

[@shermarslight]

I’ve got this vid sent by a friend of mine and i can’t really express how much i feel with you I’ve owned my Opel Astra for 6 years now and i bought it after my grandpa died, since it was his car Car has been in familly since 2004, learned my older sister how to drive and myself, he sadly passed away in 2013, and car has been left behind since there was no use for it. Later in 2016, grandma decided that it was time to sell it and nearly did, until i stepped in, i refused it to let go, so i picked up nearly everything i had saved that time for new gaming PC (wasn’t much, about 1k€) and offered it to buy it off her, even when i didn’t have my driver license at the time and wouldn’t have one for next 2 years at least. She agreed and car stayed. At first, when i got my license, i hated the car, i hated that it was slow, was planing just to learn to drive with it and selling it off since i got some nice offers off the local dealership, where the car was bought back in 2004, as the car was in +- nice shape and well kept for it’s time, really interesting specification and low millage at the time (about 86k kms). But later on, in 2020 something changed, i started liking how the car was, wasn’t powerfull in any means (1.4 with 90hp and 5 speed manual), i could actually get something better (i later added a daily Subaru Forester), but i refused to let that car go, gave it proper maintanance and enjoyed it (later learned my then girlfriend to drive and showed her that it’s not just “a car”) I switched jobs in 2022, and on one night from work, i ran into a deer, similiar damage as you had, while i was joining onto highway in about 70-80km/h… I was absolutly devastated that someting like that occured, as i knew that parts are harder now to come by, and slim chances that the parts will be in came color as my car (since painting the car would be expensive and really hard to match with the color i have) Everyone’s been telling me to get rid of it, it’s not worth it, etc… I never did. I still own it, repaired the fender, hood and ziptied the bumper back into form. I’ve been searching for parts since then, but i just refuse to let it go. That car has a special place in my heart, and i trully believe that it has soul. I am so happy to see someone feeling the same about “a tool”, and that i am not alone. Thank you for the video ❤

[@EvanMonsma]

Such a special story- thanks so much for the comment. I'm glad I could provide something that resonates with you. Long live the Astra.

[@redlinegaming8645]

Man i love your videos, when i watch it feels like you should have millions of views! I Really hope things go well in the future!

[@originalbumbu]

amazing story telling

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks man 🙏

[@624static]

This deserves more attention

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks! Hopefully KZbin decides to push it around more

[@624static]

@@EvanMonsma seriously tho, the quality of the shots is superb Also cool seeing a cars journey

[@LuisMercadoorg]

All your videos feel like the Terrence Malick version of Casey Neistat. A great work of cinematography and narration. It’s a stupendous body of work you have here.

[@EvanMonsma]

That's high praise- thank you man, means a lot

[@Gunbudder]

FIRST CAR GANG! I'm still driving my first car, and i REFUSE to get rid of it for no good reason. i've had people literally beg me to get rid of it, but then fail to come up with even a single reason other than "its old". My car is old enough to drink now and i'm the 3rd owner it ever had (the second owner being a family member). I've had it for just about 20 years now, and its 20 years of memories. My car will always represent freedom to me, and i'll die before i give it up. even if i gets totaled in a collision, i'll think of something to do with the crumpled remains. When i die, i want my body stuffed in the trunk, the car set on fire, and then pushed into the grand canyon

[@EvanMonsma]

Hell yes. I totally agree. Even if my car gets entirely wrecked I'll put what remains of the body on a new truck frame and keep it rolling haha. First car gang.

[@r0b223]

I find it so interesting how you tell whole stories in this video, that keep you soo entertained the whole entier time even if you got no intrest on the topic. ( Cars are cool dont get me wrong xD, just saying it in general ) your ability to tell stories, capture them so well on camera and then edit them so beautifully. I am super inspired by your work, keep it up I also have to admit that I didn't expect to see it on Tuesday xD as planned

[@EvanMonsma]

Haha thanks for the support- yeah I pulled through and got it published on deadline this time

[@mal-angela69]

I love your commitment to this car, and the care you take in filmmaking as well as story telling. Glad you're making for the sake of making!

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you 🙏

[@TheBadBuffalo]

GOAT IS BACK ‼️

[@EvanMonsma]

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[@cmon593]

I just listened to this mowing the leaves. Your gifts for editing and storytelling shine through even without the video component. I was quite entertained/moved while striding along near the site of the pounding, priming and painting.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks :)

[@gibsonf06]

The announcement of the cab chop at the end was genius!!!

[@EvanMonsma]

A little bit of foreshadowing haha

[@OhWizzer]

For just jumping on the fender and bashing it a couple times you did pretty darn good.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks haha I was surprised how relatively straight it was

[@rudemooddudehamburg]

There aren't many channels that make me feel euphoric when I discover them, but this channel is one of those rare, refreshing, and mystic ones that remind me why I love the world of KZbin more than any other streaming platform.

[@MindfulGrinds]

It's good to finally see this video! Wow, man. I love the personal nature of this. Documentary-style filmmaking is so fantastic! Your mix of handheld vs fixed shots is excellent. Also, mixing in the older camera footage for more of a nostalgic look is awesome! This is a great short vid! It just needed a title screen and credits to feel like a short movie. It was a great short movie even without it though! Loved it

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it

[@kendalmiller5066]

Great work as always Evan. Love the continuity of vibe and character throughout all your videos.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks man 🙏

[@LindonSlaght]

Awesome video. FX30 footage looks soooo good. Ngl, the car does too. Might be an unpopular opinion but I think it looks cool.

[@EvanMonsma]

Haha thanks man- I quite like it too

[@JorgeSMAD]

I am still lucky to have my Golf 1.4 MK3 around, my first car. It now has rust patches, constantly dirty and the "plastics" are not in the best shape out in the sun all day. Absolutely inspired me to dedicate more time to it, I'm actually going to repaint the little car and go through the painful process of finding parts for it now, gonna bring this sucker back to life. Thanks.

[@EvanMonsma]

That's awesome to hear, I'm sure the Golf will appreciate some love. Thanks for the comment man

[@mjexart]

Your videos are so inspiring as someone who usually doesn’t have the motivation to start or finish video projects, thank you!

[@EvanMonsma]

Glad I could offer a little inspiration. Motivation can be tough

[@MannnDuck]

The hell? These videos are top notch quality from the set to the presentation. This is an awesome channel dude.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you man- means a lot

[@eleonline6384]

The shot at 9:56 is so good. I was thinking of what to comment during this entire video, but then you roll up with this beautiful sunset with a single spot light and that's all I can think about now. Wow.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed that shot, one of my favorites too

[@sterlingstauffer2915]

There’s something about a car guys’ first car that someone who doesn’t know about cars won’t understand. I bought my first car a few years ago when I was 16 and I never plan to get rid of it. It’s a Mercedes s-class and it’s such a finicky vehicle that no one except me knows how to drive it. It’s left me stranded, it’s cost me an arm and a leg repairs, it has over 279k miles on it, the interior is shot, and I love it.

[@EvanMonsma]

Hell yeah- keep it going

[@gowest7797]

Whoa!!! If you make the Tucson into a Tuc, thats gonna be epic!

[@EvanMonsma]

Haha I'm planning on it down the road

[@mr_eznov]

The ending is beautiful.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you

[@Stu_YZF]

Panel repair came out great and add another chapter to the car's story.

[@furgoddess]

This gives me a new perspective on those crappy beater cars I see on the road. In the end, you're making the most of something and that's beautiful.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks- beater cars are special haha

[@HaydenTherrien]

Amazing video. Was worth the wait. Great idea to wait and get those rolling shots for the end, they looked awesome.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks man

[@orionatus_]

You are who I aspire to be as a person.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you 🙏 means a lot

[@jaimelacabex4333]

Hey man, love the production on ur videos, I think it´s amazing. Got recommended thru William´s excavator knobs, and I'm really happy with the discovery. Anyhow, if you´re thinking of transforming it into a pickup truck, you should take into account that, by removing parts of the chassey (or however it´s spelled), you are taking out structural integrity. Maybe a welded in rollcage might help. Keep it up please! love your videos so much!

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks! Yup- not gonna rush the pickup conversion, gonna reinforce the bed all the way around and do a cab rollcage that goes diagonal down to the rear shock mounts. Eventually might put the whole thing on a C10 frame as well if I get the space and time one day

[@jaimelacabex4333]

Sounds great:) Will be waiting for the vid!

[@adam_makes_stuff]

This is one of my favorite videos on KZbin. I don't know why, but I've come back to rewatch it every few weeks

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you- this means a lot to me

[@chkndnts]

Good to see some more midwest creators

[@EvanMonsma]

Underrated region definitely

[@ivanpetrovsky.]

i watched a couple of videos and assumed you had 500k+ subs and more tham 1M views. to my surprise this is not the case. your content is awesome dude! theyre such a vibe, keep it up

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you! On my way up haha I'm just getting started

[@BingoBangoBong0]

There is something so beautiful and indescribable about your videos, it doesn't feel like I'm just watching another KZbin video it feels like reading a book like I'm there in my mind watching you do this stuff.

[@camo_chevy5173]

amazing!!!!

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks!

[@gabe_0364]

im thankfull I found your channel. Been looking for an aesthetic that fits me and theese videos, this stile.. MAN it looks good! I hope to see more of it in the future!

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you man 🙏 means a lot. Lots more coming for sure

[@Buy-n-large]

the end gave me goosebumps. do it. do it.

[@lolapplesauce]

I love how you told this story, thanks so much for sharing and putting so much care into that Tucson

[@alexhernandez67]

Wish I kept my moms car when I got my license. I still have my first real cool car and it also tells a story with all its repairs and bumps.. Sometimes i think of getting rid of it but I quickly change my mind.. Cars are things. But they have souls too. Thank you for the story.

[@dralenvan]

I really enjoy your videos, they are interesting and also very comfortable to watch (thanks to the music combined with the voice-over). I am glad you got recommended tot me.

[@4verageYTuser]

your videos always inspire me

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you🙏

[@cos4465]

Liked the video a lot!!! Don't change or fix the fender. Hits like that are like scars or tattoos that always have a story behind.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks! I agree, I kinda like the dent now. When I bought the car I fixed a big dent from the previous owner, but all the dents I make myself, I'll proudly wear haha

[@thestitchguy8115]

Master piece

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks man

[@milesmansfield]

I get it, I never want to get rid of my first car either, I love my polo

[@EvanMonsma]

Glad you empathize. Keep the polo goin!

[@creditcardchase]

Sooooo good man!! I love this stuff.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks for lending your van :)

[@andyupsidedown]

Such a good bodywork sequence!

[@gibsonf06]

Dude great video, great story telling

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks!

[@jimiyu828]

great video once again

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you

[@InfamousSabreMods]

This is so cool, bro. Not because the car is cool. Its not. Its an effing Tucson. But like you said, its a tool. It doesn't have to be cool, it just has to work. This is cool because you had the drive and motivation to do it all yourself. Its cool because you didn't give up. Your work is the cool part, regardless of what you put that work into. I hope this video inspires more people to be like you. The section where you're beating the hood and fender back into shape reminded me of when I did basically the same with my car. It was a learning experience and a sort of bonding moment between man and machine. Oh, also... I love the new paint job.

[@sarahandrews2111]

I love your videos! also the shot at 9:52 *chefs kiss*. so glad I found you from william osman! excited to be a part of your youtube journey

[@OhItsMadav]

I love your vibe and outlook on projects. Editing on point af, Keep it up man this is preem

[@RachaelPadilla]

It's always great to see a project of passion come together. Excellent filmmaking and storytelling. A pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you!

[@myxngo]

amazing camera work and story telling!! i really liked how you used the toy car to help tell the story as well!

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks!

[@rossfrasermclean]

Yup. You've got it ! Great stuff .

[@elder1830]

Amazing video

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you 🙏

[@kBarBeats]

videos like this just give me a warm feeling. keep on doing your thing bro 🔥

[@jayk806]

Looks great! Nice work. I did mine 96 Celica not too long ago. I'll be keeping mine too.

[@daltonw.1687]

This is exactly how I feel about my first car. A little run down Honda that I brought back to life all on my own, learning throughout the process. I wrecked it about a week ago and absolutely refused to let it go. Wasted no time ordering parts and fixing it. Yes, she looks sad and beat up right now. But she's gonna come back even better than she was before.

[@EvanMonsma]

Glad to hear you're keeping it alive. Sometimes the dents and scratches make you love it more haha. Thanks for the comment.

[@packoh8048]

You are good, man.

[@cassandradawn780]

this has so many POSIC vibes

[@confusinggameplays1687]

This video will blow up and become your most watched, believe me bro.

[@EvanMonsma]

I hope so, I do believe it could- thank you man🙏

[@kathrynmonsma]

Great video again Did not feel like 11 minutes haha, that had me the whole time The deer bit hurt to see, but it's so neat having another character mark on the Tuscon in a way :] lovely video and *foreshadowing at the end¿?????*

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks- indeed foreshadowing

[@kathrynmonsma]

@@EvanMonsma *hype*

[@mikuohatsune78]

Wow, really good video ❤

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you 🙏

[@LennyG2006]

I love my Tucson 2006, but my Santa fe was awesome.

[@HalftimeRanga]

Best panelbeaters ever

[@a166]

Great video and story telling! Shame about the deer, you managed to bash the panel back into shape pretty well though

[@EvanMonsma]

Thanks!

[@VDBPics]

love your videos

[@MichaelBelcher-g7t]

Commenting to help your numbers.

[@abhi.velaga]

lots of van neistat influence, i love it

[@Y0WMS]

Just found your channel awesome stuff

[@-You-Tube-]

Bro, how do you have under 10k subs? After that quality level I expected to see at least a few 100k. This one hit home for my, still driving my 98 camry, I got it at 160k miles, and am now at 220k, the body is beat up, the trunk leaks, the radio is missing, the head gaskets are bad, but somehow I still love it, and am planning to do the head gaskets next year, and just replaced the brakes and CV axel.

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank man- just getting started with the channel, I'm sure it'll keep growing. Love to hear you're still rocking with the camry, keep that thing going!

[@AliceAXP]

I got a 98 jeep Cherokee sport for free as my first car about 5 years ago, she runs into issues every month or so and ive learned so much from doing my own repairs and maintaining, and I dont plan on ever getting rid of her.

[@DrDooDooBucket]

Hey man I get doing to Ute/truck thing to your suv. All I ask is that you wait until you got a normal daily because that build will throw you some curveballs that you won’t be prepared for. ❤ Ali :)

[@cryowreck3193]

This is some top tier shit bro

[@NycerKWS]

We have the same car and i also dont know what to do with it, now i know after watchimg your vidoes, thanks!!

[@alexhood9438]

this is me and my 2009 rondo 2.4 ex upgraded with a pioneer double DIN radio with OB2 communication and idatastart i wish to keep my rondo on the road as long as its in one piece i dont care what people think of my car some people may call it "traffic" and as right as they are about that. i still love the car always have ever since my dad gave me it since he got a hybrid im a proud owner of this car for almost 2 years now fun to drive in the winter blows cold in the summer what else could you want? getting the rust on the body fixed soon hoping to do something nuts with it like manual swap and turbo it. i hope you enjoy the hell out of your korean shitbox as i do myself i screwed the paint up while it was still in my dads ownership to fix the rockchips for him ended up ruining the car and the rust on the quarter came back. long live the 09 rondo i will keep my 1st car on the road as long as i can

[@EvanMonsma]

Long live the Rondo glad you're having fun with it

[@alexhood9438]

i really am once i removed the steelies and bought the optional 17 inch mags for it for cheap off the people i live with, cause sadly their rondo got rear ended so the luxury trim wheels will live on with mine. and man did i ever fall in love with the car with those wheels. cant wait to see your pickup conversion attempt on your tuscon subbed keep me posted!

[@zaner1039]

very inspiring video! My 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe has been clinging to life for way too long, and now the transmission is fucked. I can still drive it but only in 3rd gear. barely works for getting to work and back. I've done so many little repairs on the car, but I feel this may be out of my depth lol

[@EvanMonsma]

Yeah transmission stuff is spooky. Mine is starting to act a bit off, hoping I don't have to swap in a new one soon

[@abrahem9297]

This is movie theater level why aren't he famoussss😭😭💔

[@bluejayfabrications2216]

Agreed i still have my first car its getting on in years and Ks but i will do what needed to be done to keep it on the road forever its given me the skills to fix everything on it But its given me a love of beater cars today i rebuilt 50 year old Door hinges And made a phone holder that clicks into my ash tray And installed a front half of a centre console that i built from scratch that matches the compressor refrigerator i built into the rear half of the console I have finished cars before nice paint full interior and man are they sad the interact with Same with a new car they are boring lifeless things I am not going to have 8 beers and paint flames up the side of a new cars paint

[@gowest7797]

Really enjoying the video, but please wear eye protection and a resperator when you are sanding.

[@EvanMonsma]

Good advice, I always forget to do that in the moment

[@crazychainsaw007]

Really wish i could have kept my first car, was not allowed to keep it and it needed alot of work at 300k miles but still ran. Really made me sad when it finally was gone

[@erebostd]

Is it legal to remove the catalytic converter where you live? I mean it’s there for a reason, i would never do this, I’d replace it with a cheaper replacement part if the money‘s tight. They don’t hold up as long as the original, but usually they ate good for a lot of driving, considering the price..

[@kraabol.mp4]

Haha pooks great as a ute!

[@fatpand]

Очень атмосферное и приятное видео. Круто снимаешь

[@campanaro_99]

This is amazing, this new "yea just throw it away" society we have made is very wrong. We are less and less attatched to our things but we need to do the opposite.

[@EvanMonsma]

Yeah in a way I feel like being attached to the things you already have can make you less materialistic, as strange as that sounds

[@PaulAdshead]

Love the videos, the style and the pace of them is great. Please wear a dusk mask when spraying/sanding. Your future lungs will thank you...

[@EvanMonsma]

Thank you this is true

[@HalftimeRanga]

Is this how Will Osman's Taurus began its journey to KZbin infamy too?

[@g43s]

1:47 nooo isnt this supposed to remove hazardous particles from the expelled gases?

[@EvanMonsma]

Yeah not ideal but there is two in the car so its not totally unfiltered

[@Spppp158]

I have no idea what your car is worth. You say it's basically worthless. I estimate my car is worth 50 times as much as yours. But I could sell it in a heartbeat. It has no soul. I envy your car.

[@sarahandrews2111]

lol ur friends look cool as fuck

[@evilkep7390]

I know the deal with your car, its Wabi Sabi.

[@junoestro]

you didnt hit the deer, the deer hit you. make sure you always say that when it comes to insurance