FORD TRANSIT: The Van That Runs The World | Up To Speed

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[@BlerixB]

And just like that ... I want a Transit 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@SkylarsTerribleMemes]

you want me to sit _where?_ 👁👄👁

[@UriahD85]

We used to own a Amber Yellow 1980 Ford transit. Used to go on long camping journeys in it back in 2007

[@JohnDoe-555]

I just me or James look skinnier???

[@spectrum1com]

And just like that donut has told us to use a transit to rob banks😂🤣😂

[@spectrum1com]

@@JohnDoe-555 looking healthy. Think it has allot to do with heart attack

[@Turbo.RF4]

Imagine driving a multi-million hyper car designed to reach incredible high speeds with comfort and just getting passed by an old shitbox van with the aerodynamics of a brick

[@mark4tesla]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@nileshzagade2092]

forza multiplayer in a nutshell

[@other2494]

Drag cars be like

[@jerrybay8108]

yeah. I thought this comment was a joke. then i finished the vid. ummmm. wtf were they smoking when they made this van?!

[@sibulanga72]

😹😹😹😹😹

[@cal920c]

As Richard Hammond said: "As anyone whose driven beside a Transit van on the freeway will tell you, the top speed of those is... faster than whatever you're in"

[@Lonech]

@ALSO-RAN ! Oh yea baby say those sweet fucking words to me

[@benllewelyn98]

the world's fastest vehicle is a rented transit

[@dustinsanders2379]

@@benllewelyn98 fkn mint

[@win95beta5]

240kph....

[@incognito_.]

@@win95beta5 we use mph mate

[@K_and_K_Adventures]

RIP Sabine Schmitz, Queen of the Nurburgring. We’ll never forget the 10min lap in a Transit van.

[@MrJimheeren]

She died? How?

[@Skyfighter64]

@@MrJimheeren Cancer, unfortunately.

[@quintenvanscheppingen7395]

she's missed yeah

[@aaroncable340]

You know its awkward when some people in cars can't do that then she comes along in a van and does that time tho I guess knowledge and experience is one of the best and you can do it in something fairly not an obvious choice I hated how confident she was thought she was cocky at the time I'll be honest but now ive got huge respect for sabine and she was good at the nurburgring I know that atleast my knowledge on racing limited

[@BIG-DEE-EASTMIDDZ]

Never seen it got a link would like 2 watch

[@rayleeharris]

James in March: “What if I told you that my next car was going to be a Ford van?” *buys AE86 3 months later*

[@somerandomperson4022]

Wait really?

[@rayleeharris]

Gavin Houtsma yep. Money Pit did a video on it and Pumphrey posts it often on his instagram.

[@juanmanuelpenaloza9264]

IT'S THE CAR FROM THE CARTOOOOOOOON!!

[@arjunsatheesh7609]

The only thing better than a Ford Transit Van

[@holyloli69420]

Buggati Chiron: *I'm speed* Van: *I'm flash*

[@Red_Heresy]

I see u are cultured aswell ( i see u kinda often to actually)

[@JMPK23]

James looks like hes lost weight

[@iguanajoe9329]

"...look at them, they're so majestic!" I'M IN TEARS

[@Rigatonispaghettioly]

IGUANA JOE I was watching this exact scene when I read your comment 😂 I’m dead 💀

[@keithstanton8265]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@matthewmartinez2752]

AoT be like

[@Sockjock83483]

@@matthewmartinez2752 cringe

[@archief1]

Watching this on the day Sabine Schmitz passed away What a legend RIP

[@benjamins9121]

For real shes a bonafide legend

[@alexbingham7796]

This is, honestly, my favorite episode of Up To Speed. I never knew about the Supervan, that’s crazy! Plus the whole, “Look at them, there’re so majestic!” Just killed me.

[@kaidokiller]

That intro was fantastic Edit: This whole video is

[@TapSlideFilms]

PeterLugNut ⚡️thanks for watching⚡️

[@danielul05]

Yes, this video is amazing. Their production value, scripts etc is off the charts

[@xen6789]

This was a million time more interesting than I thought it would be

[@esteques]

Spot on

[@theodoreholloway220]

Try playing Forza 4 horizon I'm betting you might thank me

[@thisismebeingobedient]

Ikr!

[@manisandjr8435]

That’s James’ superpower lol

[@randomchannel1167]

they always are

[@akersjon278]

RIP Sabine Schmitz, queen of the Nurburgring. Your life was cut way too short, but your legend will never die.

[@christianlassen1577]

learned to drive in a V10 Econoline 14 passenger version (there were 10 of us growing up), when it was empty, that thing was a frikkin space-shuttle when it took off. My sister dated a guy who worked in a body shop and we were THIS close to talking my dad into putting flames on it... this close. Lasted my parents almost 400k mi. Miss it.*tear*

[@PostTraumaticChessDisorder]

James looks a lot healthier after his hospitalisation. He said he'd turn everything around and it looks like he came through. Good on you, James! Stay strong!

[@premeditadeds6304]

@David David he had a heart attack so he had to be hospitalised

[@flo66]

He needs a NOS...

[@benodaboy]

Yeah , looking good

[@larrykelly1076]

Agreed. I had noticed last week that he was looking much more vital. A lot of people say they'll change, and then don't much to the chagrin of their loved-ones. So good on James for sticking with it. Seems like a cool guy, plus I find him wickedly entertaining.

[@designtechnology2083]

He looks the same

[@lowkeylaw]

loved that intro sequence.

[@thunder-foxx3463]

You know you're moving up in the world when you get sponsored by Ford themselves!

[@joeweiland9723]

"To haul their ugly, dirty little kids in" love it!

[@847MicRoss]

Tomorrows recommended video: Fitment Industries: "So you want to buy a ford transit"

[@Mr.Ramirez95]

I was literally thinking that 😒

[@CaneSugarCane]

@@Mr.Ramirez95 whats wrong with that???

[@zurielvalladares5947]

I know right. Also ideal media. Cmon guys be original like donut

[@habibi1244]

Dodge: sponsors up to speed Ford: sponsors up to speed Chevy: I see what’s going on he and I’m not so sure I like it.

[@ckidphotography1318]

LOLLLL

[@iuopunderstandyourjokes9914]

*here

[@shujahchaudhary2329]

Acura to.

[@josephpeoples2621]

"Buff horses, oh, look at them, they're majestic!"

[@hdddhhdddd]

"...and you're the getaway driver!!" *Proceeds to get on the back of the van*

[@phantompilot300]

MO CARGO BABY!

[@NChapaWI9436]

MO CAWGO BABY

[@joonathoon69]

MO CAWGO BABEH

[@jmoney7289]

Blinded by The lights YES YES YES

[@jmoney7289]

Blinded by The lights also ooga looga clutch cargo

[@ProfPsycDad]

MO CAWGO BABEH

[@artfiend75]

Genuinely laughed out so loud when the magestic horses came in. X

[@RizzyUwU]

9:10 when they voice over lmao

[@samsungplansete4007]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Aa0LMAO]

Any JDM car:We’re the best a drifting Ford transit: Wanna repeat that?

[@opiumCARTI00]

Another not funny comments

[@FWORX711]

Qais Mousa another not funny reply

[@Stellaris556]

Toyota HiAce: That's cute

[@projecthive6633]

Qais Mousa another butthurt jdm comment

[@renan6829]

Hell yeah! My 1 year as an Amazon driver had me redlining and drifting on these tall vans and that 6 speed auto manual transmission gives you everything you need to swing these things and you don't have to worry about tipping over

[@Racingboom]

2:50 BRUH THAT VAN HAD AUTOMATICALLY LOWERING SIDESTEPS WTF

[@nos1000100]

funny how technology from back when shows up today and is call "new"

[@TheBeelzboss]

Oh, you thought the automotive industry is still coming up with things... Not as much as they try to tell us

[@RUNITSTRAIGHT]

I drive a dually version with a tray and I can confirm it's a very slider Boi

[@Martink9191]

@@TheBeelzboss thats totaly right. Last year Opel "introdused" their SOS button in car media system. What they did'nt tell, was that it is actually requred with new regulations. And furthemore... My old opel from 2002 had the very same button. I even pasted into fb comment section under local opel fan page. people just did'nt belive it.

[@martycrush6412]

I’ve had 7 transits in my time, my last was a 145 2015 pick up, although very good fun I had to do a cheat to turn the traction control off, setting off from a fuel station was brilliant, me spending 5 mins stamping on different pedals and turning on and off the ignition 6 or 7 times 🤣🤣🤣. Un like my 2003 135 medium high top, every corner was terrifying as it had no traction control. Roundabouts were a right laugh 😂

[@JozefLucifugeKorzeniowski]

Can't you just pull the fuses on the driver assists?

[@martycrush6412]

@@JozefLucifugeKorzeniowski 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️👏

[@daskleinegluck4553]

R.I.P. Sabine Schmitz. Goddess of the Nürburgring 😢.

[@NolaH-zm5oz]

I felt James when he said “watch sweat fall from his dads fat neck” it reminded me of the 7hour trips from south Louisiana to Texas in the back of a truck with my 6 siblings the the 80s..... back when god loved us

[@Sloppyjoe96]

Nola0187 H i understand it because my family basically never had a vehicle with working a/c

[@InuranusBrokoff]

When are we gonna get a 24 hours of LeVans?

[@GoldenSim27]

I am so down with that ! i would rather watch that than LeMans

[@CivilizedWarrior]

This needs to happen. Like the Japanese Dajiban events but with all makes of vans. So glad to see people are getting back into vans again.

[@Nobody-nz6vy]

I love the “established last year” on the back of the boost creeps shirt

[@JESUSISLOVE7777777]

THIS IS ONE OF MY MOST IF NOT MY MOST FAV EPISODE. I DRIVE A TRANSIT AND LEGIT THOUGHT OF THIS WAY BEFORE. LOVE THIS!

[@KntckyFriedChkn]

9:11 "SIXTY percent" with a slick slide transition to hide the dubbing. Priceless

[@charlesgreen9220]

Neon Ghoul 9:11, 911 turbo. Coincidence? I think not. Also why is it that America’s service for protecting you is called with the numbers 911 which are the numbers in 9/11. Also this was before the twin towers thing but the Porsche 911’s also contain the numbers in 9/11. Also why are all the best things with numbers in them have to have the numbers 9, 1, and 1.

[@Drew18000]

Lol he originally said Eighty percent

[@nubnce5705]

Wow I didn't even notice

[@BarbecueHockey]

JDM: We are the Kings of drifting Ford Supervan: Walks in

[@MrRoboTube]

*hold my cargo*

[@ahmedelasri2509]

plot twist bunta used this van not the ae86 to deliver his tofu

[@Trija204]

Lol

[@skullofserpent5727]

69 likes yet not ruined. Men of culture i salute u

[@ImpmanPDX]

We had 2 80s E-350 DIY camper conversions growing up and now my parents have a SWB 2010s transit. My parents are and will always be about Ford Van life.

[@gruntwork1930]

Had a "brand new at the time" 2018 Ford Transit at my previous job and only 4 months and 15k miles later I loved the van. Comfortable and drove great. Of course a lot of space in the back with racks and shelves.

[@Legion004]

Wtf when this he loose so much weight, I remember him being thicc a while back when he made the Dodge Demon video. Congrats!

[@joshm4782]

Legion heart attacks will make you get your shit together.

[@sbr9556]

came looking for this exact comment. Props to him.

[@marioarchuleta8723]

Yeah he looks pretty damn healthy

[@sadtoast6122]

THAT INTRO!! Why did I wait to watch this one

[@Renegade666]

80% of all bank robberies in the UK during the 60s involved a ford transit at some point lol

[@danielbenitez262]

I love how high effort this video is, def deserves more love

[@AnthonyJohnston1]

That Tshirt add is the best one you've ever done. BRING IT BACK!

[@Gariel2007]

J.H."...My literal friends at ford" *Dodge Tattoo Begins to Burn*

[@justinedzard]

James Hetfield?

[@firstescobar6863]

Its Pumphrey not Humphrey

[@sawyerstrom2262]

I would buy like 6 “Mo Cargo Babeh” shirts.

[@maxbrap]

Ditto

[@sutendogaming5205]

Same

[@tinyhotopicbitch]

Paired with cargo shorts

[@nappa0582]

I will take 7.

[@sebasttps7096]

No. Car go road, car go vroom. Car no go babeh

[@Vaga-Bard]

I've had more than 10 cars in the past 2 years. From new malibus, to Honda odssey. Never the same model twice. Right now I have a 2006 Chrysler Town and country, and a 1995 ford ecoline 150 conversion. The ford econoline not only runs smoother, but it is quieter, more comfortable and far more powerfu, than ANY other car I've had. It's amazing. Custom interior and all. It's truly amazing.

[@rayciampa7697]

Dude that beat at the end when he’s talking about boostcreeps is fire

[@302racing3]

Remember when you says you would do SVT last year? PS: Looove the video on the Transit, fantastically underrated

[@Zecrid.]

Thank you! I'm still stoked for that episode, I hope they get around to doing it.

[@thestarlightalchemist7333]

SVT! SVT! SVT!

[@james_chatman]

SVT Transit? Yes, please.

[@DudeNews1]

I’ve been living in a 2001 E350 with the v10 for the last few months traveling the states. I threw a supercharger on it and make 400 hp in my house 😂

[@thomasbarlow4223]

Fuck yea bro..... I have a 2001 e450 shuttlebus with the 7.3. Wouldn't trade her for the world!

[@eddietoro2682]

Fucking legit

[@antoineservant7328]

LIGHTNING!..BUFF HORSES!.. OH WOW LOOK AT EM THEYRE MAJESTIC!

[@josecolon1729]

Thats actually one of the best intros I've seen from donut. But then again their all awesome.

[@bubalo_28n8]

“Oh wow, look at them, they are majestic” - I love it

[@austinemerick191]

someone: *steals my transit van me: Oh no, my house has been stolen

[@CLK944]

@master_bater 2 2125694201738 he lives in the van

[@amalawawaw2]

@master_bater 2 2125694201738 r/wooosh

[@kaeden7570]

amalawawaw 2 ok who the hell whooshing here master_bater or CLK

[@CLK944]

@ALSO-RAN ! Ah ffs how did i miss it. Im such an idiot

[@sigurdnielsen5681]

Just rewatched this video while working out, had to drop the weights because I needed to watch the intro again. Best intro ever

[@matthewhagan12]

This is the best episode! Is there anything a van can’t make better?

[@kibblegaming]

When did James start looking so skinny?! Glad he’s staying healthy!

[@ML-fc3je]

Prob part of the dietary change after the heart attack.

[@krakdaus5442]

@@ML-fc3je he had a heart attack geezus!!

[@krakdaus5442]

I was gonna joke and say he looks homeless

[@pandupramudiono5704]

NOS ENERGY DRINK !!

[@ML-fc3je]

@@krakdaus5442 yeah some say its the nos some says its a family thing. Either way its good to see he is better now.

[@Qunia]

I wouldn’t think much of this. If Forza didn’t give us the Supervan in Horizon 4

[@Kujivs]

Miah Zoroh ikr

[@boomingwes3991]

Me too 💥🔥

[@alfredbanuelos7312]

Fully upgraded it thinking it would be a joke but it became one of my favorite cars in the game

[@Dailyfiver]

I shit you not, I've been saving up for a van for 3 years, and I finally got one yesterday! It's a 1996 Ford E250 extended cab with the Ford 300 Inline 6 hahaha. It's got a bed, a solar shower, and solar panels with a battery setup. 120k miles. I'm so happy.

[@dottyorb]

I would love to see Donut do an up to speed on Top Gear and The Grand Tour.

[@splitsecondmagician]

Me: has CC on James: BUFF HORSES! Captions: 12 HORSES!

[@myketrip8938]

They should just disable auto captions, until they work :D

[@FitmentIndustries]

Shag rugs = Essential Donut yet again CRUSHING another wild video!🔥😂

[@itsmileyy]

Oh hey glad to see y’all here!

[@skipbreakfast]

What's crazier is that when you check out Transits in Europe, they come in FWD, RWD, and AWD options. I think Ford is the only brand offering that. Also, there are four (4!) different Transits available in the UK: Transit Courier, Transit Connect, Transit Custom, and Transit Van. It's like... you can get them in any size for any job you want. It's madness!

[@crusherbmx]

I've been looking for info on the Supervan II for years, awesome!

[@KevinGofficial]

8:42 wait..... So this whole time James was actually the same person as the audience member?! 🤯

[@theone5716]

No, he was the van.......

[@candaceanderson8316]

Let’s ignore that

[@ainilmansur774]

Absolutely true, Dude.

[@IsAcRafT]

James Exposed xD

[@noahxer4668]

What! I had no idea!

[@Samo_Wings]

“Oh wow look at em, they’re majestic!” 😂😂

[@antoniobruce6579]

My company car is a 17 Transit and I’m absolutely in love with it!!

[@p.chakraborty4453]

My god the intro was the sickest ever seen !! My god!!! Thanks for the gigs donut!

[@PaganiGaming]

Day 94 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad

[@bandvitromania9642]

Yes

[@gramwrapper306]

hoo boi am i early my man

[@rebeccacooksey112]

Haha trani lmao

[@puppet_theater_016]

Boi

[@aizazrehman5153]

You know your late when this guy is in the comments lol

[@kaidenhall3223]

I laughed the third time the horse thing came up 😂

[@lilwhiteexpresstruck7943]

"So majestic!"

[@Theonewhoisinfinite]

As someone who drives a Ford Transit 250 for a living, I love it! Super comfortable!

[@jvoncoakley2789]

How is this video so hilarious and informative at the same time. Give this man a raise

[@jacquesofalltrades9695]

8:43 I've been deceived...how could you James 😭😂😂

[@oscartejura4887]

Me: I need some skate shoes James: vans will get it done

[@WestMarshall589]

Donut media always have something new.. thanks Donut

[@TheGingerBeef]

We had Econoline travel vans my entire upbringing, can confirm they were legendary! We drove clear across Canada & the U.S. a few times over (summer road trips) and only ever had one breakdown - An accelerator cable. That was on the second van that nearly logged a cool mil km's.

[@coryostrom2937]

damn, James taking that getting healthy lifestyle to heart. Good to see it, want to see you around for a lot more years doing this stuff. love the podcast too.

[@joropalthe329]

Cory Ostrom was looking for this comment bcs it took me by surprise! Hes lookin good 4sure!

[@vette1]

I very much like that skit at the beginning more of that please

[@macthompson9750]

I love these dudes raising the value of my crappy old van.

[@axekickstudios2886]

"Oh wow, they're majestic!" cracks me up every time. 😂

[@Revilokab]

When I was a teenager in the late 90s my parents had a Triton v10 van. That thing would scoot!. I can vividly remember one nice burnout I did with it. Pretty impressive.

[@shaiq-nbaiq1826]

When i was in High School i worked for a catering business that had a V10 triton...that sucker could move!

[@ashtonjames7166]

Supervan 4 should have a viper v10 just because of the Triton v10

[@stpbasss3773]

My dad had a Triton v10 F250 it was a beast I used to drive it all the time. If he only knew how I drove that truck 😂.

[@alexseibert401]

he's looking SKINNY!! So proud :")

[@mustafanaik5866]

That was one of, if not the best intro to any up to speed video ever.

[@woohoo2491]

my grandfather has an e350 from the 90s as a work vehicle, absolutely bare bones with no options whatsoever. has over 300k on the odometer, a testament to how bulletproof they were. i want that van so badly.

[@misterbuklau4053]

Me: reading an article on vw vans 1 minute later: **Donutmedia uploads a video about vans**

[@Random-nf7qb]

Germans are better at all types of vehicles

[@carsonyoder6294]

Random41 *Smart four two

[@mooker93]

James you look skinny dude, great job. Glad you're keeping healthy #hotvanmaterial

[@ollywillers3868]

I drove the 3.5 TT ecoboost Transit as a hire van picking up a motorbike, that thing was a BEAST. I didn't want to give it back!

[@danieljones1861]

I remember when my family owned a 2013 Ford E-350 van. It was one of my favorite cars to drive at the time.

[@kwakhru435]

"Lightning bah 12 horses oh, wow, look at them they are majestic!"

[@jannadrielcervo7753]

😂

[@outtaroute92]

You know he says buff horses, not 12 horses, right? 😂

[@Equilibrium8]

*buff horses

[@Konformation07]

@@outtaroute92 I think he's referring to the closed captions.

[@Konformation07]

@@Equilibrium8 I would guess he is referring to what KZbin says on the closed captions

[@nickiebanchou]

13 minutes video, 40 seconds after upload: "it was nice"

[@KerlydeBrown]

Fam hope you taking care of yourself on the healthy side 💯, cause I look fwd for these video with you the host.

[@carlsanders7919]

Great Vid. You got to do Part 2 - featuring the Transit Nugget and the transit custom. You are holding out information, we demand more!

[@jamesonhultgren3096]

“Do you wanna know what I got? I got watching the sweat fall down my dad’s neck” so relatable

[@isellhighqualityrice2611]

Hmmmm FAT NECK

[@blazedyoda8608]

that and you had to remember to bring enough battery's for your knock off Walkman

[@frederikparsbergjrgensen688]

Lightning! Buffhorses! Arh... Look at them, they're majestic! It had me dying😂😂

[@jmbzrx1200]

Solid episode! My work rented a van for me to use while covering for a worker at a different facility (wrecked his van). The rental E van had the V10. 2 things, thank GOD I had a company fuel card and sweet baby Jesus on a popsicle stick was it scary giving it the beans in twisties with no weight in the back.

[@revans4257]

so sweet the automotive recognition you guys are getting. Like sponsored by car brands?! that’s awesome!!

[@Abiwrl]

5:04 Lol You gotta love James!

[@corporalcreative9892]

2:28 NEW SHIRT BABY

[@AshelehsA]

I learned how to drive in a 1998 E350 conversion van with a 6.8 liter V10 gasoline engine. It was also the only drivable vehicle my family had during hard economical times at the start of the last decade, and has never required any serious repairs. It's a gas guzzler, but we couldn't afford to do anything but just drive what we had. So yeah, can say with absolute certainty that Ford vans are great, dependable and made to last forever.

[@a.s.h.5774]

He was so good in this one. Man he had so many good bits and lines he threw into it!

[@fredmcconnelliii]

James is losing a lot of weight, good for you bro! Stay healthy! And we appreciate you.

[@jechraisini8036]

no one: james: lighting, buff horse, mo powa me: LIGHTING, BUFF HORSE, MO POWA

[@chadwickciampo3634]

Oh wow look at em they're majestic!

[@Agent.K.]

The way he said “Mom n Pop, mom n pop business” is hilarious 😂😂😂