Here's Why the Plymouth Prowler Is the Weirdest Car of the 1990s

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I had a chance to drive a pristine Plymouth Prowler -- and examine all of its unusual quirks. Here's a review of the Prowler -- including everything weird about it.
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[@rustyshackleford5058]

The Prowler is what you see at the bar with beer goggles, the PT Cruiser is what you wake up to the next day

[@Balithazzarr]

Hajjahahajaj

[@beetlejuice4693]

Biblical

[@mak40oz4]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@augustusxjr]

Yeah, you nail it!, but the PT Cruiser GT turbo, automatic with autostick gearbox, is still awesome for a 2.4 liters in line 4, I had one 2003 in Blue electric pearl with dark leather seats, 17 inches five spoke chromed wheels , once when a ran out from service garaje a BMW M5 V10 challenged to me and I won, my Pitufina was only 225 Hp vs more than 500 Hp. I precise, I live in Mexico City up 1.5 miles over sea level, was so practical vehicle. That car always would run!

[@jaybird9988]

I dont know if you made that up yourself...but if you did...epic comment status bro

[@diptipanat793]

It’s bottom probably says: *©️MATTEL 2004* *MADE IN THAILAND*

[@mateom2108]

Basically every toy car you owned

[@430Scuderia]

@@mateom2108 fcking relatable

[@mvd4436]

Why are you bashing it like a douche ? Its a unique car and its holding its value.

[@430Scuderia]

@@mvd4436 That's why I said that,because every car is unique and holding its value

[@mvd4436]

@@430Scuderia ?? Very few unique cars hold their value. Prowlers are selling for about what they cost in 1999 for the same money.

[@freddyjimenez2632]

im pretty sure every young car enthusiast had this car as a hot wheel

[@guyontheinternet8891]

My grandmother gave me a blue toy of it once. I'm serious.

[@murrymirage5904]

I remember getting a purple one from a McDonalds Happy Meal.

[@kyle857]

@@murrymirage5904 I still have that somewhere!

[@winnienguyen4420]

Yes I did back in like 1997

[@rosemarymagrino772]

This and the Chevy SSR must have been Matchbox cars in a previous life.

[@COYM_1908]

Cashier: Hi, would you like a bag? Doug: I'm 6 foot 3.

[@russianbot842]

fucking gold lol

[@IamJay02]

I don't get it..

[@MartinK1988]

@@IamJay02 he often remarks on his above average height

[@IamJay02]

@@MartinK1988 oh lol

[@kyle857]

I'm also 6'3" Damn, I did it too.

[@TakeTurnsGaming]

Its like a hot wheels car made it to production.

[@scottbiggs8894]

No like about it. It IS a hotwheels car made into production. I imagine an exec fulfilled his childhood fantasy by turning his favorite toy into a real car. Voila.

[@bland9876]

I had a toy car very similar to this except it had a blue stripe on the back of it I want to say it was a bump rather than just a stripe

[@Trendyrapslut]

It's got vacuum cleaner headlights

[@kentatakao6863]

I had the Hot Wheels of this car. I didn't know what the fuck it was as a kid. Never really liked the car either.

[@met9009]

Not really my cup of tea either, but its a Chip Foose design. I don't know all the details but think he was making the car someone saw it and he helped Chrysler build theirs is how it went. Look up Foose and Hemisfear to see his version if interested.

[@CAL1MBO]

*The Convertible PT Cruiser*

[@yazansakran3326]

САLIMBO ГГГ with an F1 pushrod suspension

[@ogdrifter9977]

САLIMBO ГГГ 😂😂😂 lol good shit bro

[@straycatkid]

But, there was a PT convertible.

[@MartyTheGamer]

You know, that actually exists.

[@williammacdonald4615]

САLIMBO ГГГ Hilarious

[@thomasredden4263]

My grandfather designed the chassis blueprints for this car, I still have a picture of him standing with the original blueprints framed on my mantle

[@justanothertroll9205]

I don't really know what are those but tell him this is one of the most interesting designs in automotive history. I did design school too

[@ramiel6229]

Even though it's not a true, pure muscle sports car, it is one of the best looking sports cars I've ever seen. Your Grandfather did a hell of a job.

[@OrkishEngineering]

Quick question. Where did he go to learn that? I've always wanted to, but I have no idea where to begin.

[@jrmaatta]

@Larry Myers Vettes were/are produced by the millions since 1953, but there were ONLY 11,702 total Prowlers made from 1997-2002. Simple supply and demand economics.

[@WavyMaxy313]

I want to see that photo

[@olegtelushko]

2016 Doug: 6’2” 2018 Doug: 6’3” 2019 Doug: 6’4” This guy grows taller with each year faster than a teenager.

[@briantruck2284]

Na he just Skinner here

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

So wait, you actually bothered to keep track of data like that?

[@tenderjerky3504]

@@80s_Boombox_Collector you say "keep track" as if 4 different numbers is in any way difficult to remember? Lol

[@jeromewagschal9485]

I was born in Paris 55 years ago and I moved to Miami 10 years ago, as long as I was living in France I was 5' 9"...After moving to America I am now almost 5'11"...My wife measured my height twice just to be sure... It's either a miracle...Or there's something in the air/water/food in America that makes people taller...Just like Doug...

[@SchlaftaterNrzZz]

@@80s_Boombox_Collector You Bother? Weirdo

[@larrykeenan598]

I've got a 2002 Prowler. Prowler Black over Inca Gold. Recently turned 80K. I drive it year round as long as it's not raining or snowing. Any where I stop, it still draws a crowd. Most people have no idea what it is.

[@ClubXrock]

I'm Australian and even I have known about this before it was released for sales.

[@larrykeenan598]

@@ClubXrock According to the Prowleronline database, there are at least 3 Prowlers in Australia. Sidney, Gold Cost, and Melbourne.

[@dustinparrish8453]

Larry Keenan 👍

[@smac919]

LS SWAP THAT THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@willissudweeks1050]

That in your pic?

[@bsosmoove]

definitely needs a V8

[@tako8198]

Branden Baltimore that profile pic lol

[@bsosmoove]

FEARTHETACOMAN you don't like mute?

[@tako8198]

Branden Baltimore he's alright but you're pic is off

[@bsosmoove]

FEARTHETACOMAN His logo is wavy like that

[@tako8198]

Branden Baltimore I know

[@blindingshadows2338]

Chrysler should bring this back under the Dodge brand with a stick, and the engine out of the Hellcat.

[@wbwayne8887]

Or just swap with a crate Hellcat motor and make your own.

[@jasonmyneni5305]

I’m like 90 percent sure that it would tear itself if you put a hell cat engine

[@alexcurtis8132]

I'd be happy with just a regular hemi/ 6 speed...they could've sold the shit out of these if whoever was in charge actually had a brain😂

[@RealDexterMidnight]

If they brought it back the price would be high I thank but I hope they do just for us car guys

[@tommys_chopshop9432]

Haha one of these with a hellcat motor and it would be like when they used to sell real hemis with a 90 day warranty because they knew people would thrash them.. these things would be crazy with a v8 that’s for sure

[@nollm23]

Doug: I’m 6’3” Sir, this is a Wendy’s

[@SinAster_19]

Doug: just what I said *I'm 6'3*

[@KidKandyful]

I've been waiting on a prowler video for a while now! It's about time!

[@josephwatson8048]

Nicholas Giacobbe I hear that

[@s.lwoodrestoration4478]

Nicholas Giacobbe same hear

[@aihsanasl]

Nicholas Giacobbe it's a great car in my opinion, I love it's distinctive look

[@thelu1s]

MPYko V8 he did actually do a road trip on a lotus for his first book

[@HailtotheKing4]

Nicholas Giacobb

[@ronch550]

This is a car of extremes. From no headroom to limitless headroom. From custom bodywork parts to parts from the Chrysler common parts bin. Looks kinda like a production version of the Batmobile too.

[@XXX-qk2cq]

ronch550 remember not every one is 6’4”. The most expensive super cars have less

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Max Headroom?

[@Turk_2023]

It turned out to be a smart move because it is so rare. Rather that build specific knobs and buttons, they put in stuff that would be easy to obtain, and cheap.... You can put in any after market cd player easily and use the standard conversion kit as a Durango..... You can get buttons and knobs dirt cheap off ebay or a junk yard...

[@marshallcurtis3251]

“A car of extremes” means this car a dual extremist.

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@Turk_2023 And that is a purely genius move by Chrysler!

[@billyb7119]

I remember seeing one of these driving down the street and being so enamored with it that my parents bought me a Prowler model. To this day, I love seeing production cars that look different than everything else. Even when they're ugly, I'd take interesting over the bland suppository aesthetic that 90% of cars have had for the past 25 years or so. I would love to see car companies take more design risks.

[@xr4ti548]

5:50 I can just imagine Doug driving this thing over a large pothole and seeing his head bust through the top of the convertible roof...lol.

[@WorldWendell]

Not going to lie, I thought this was one of the COOLEST cars as a youngster.

[@WorldWendell]

Still pretty cool to this day, Just disappointing

[@nxbxrx2742]

OvertimesHouse likewise and i agree

[@voltag3man]

OvertimesHouse so this was cooler than a Supra? or a Dodge viper srt10

[@itsMC411]

Big Tom this car actually look different distinctly than all cars on the road, the cars you mention are cool, but don't have that funny look growing up, which would turn heads more

[@nxbxrx2742]

Big Tom the viper and supra have a slight commonality in that low wide body look. The Prowler is in it own league. Dont get me wrong those cars are bad ass though.

[@cochbob]

without the ugly grey bumpers it would actually look ok

[@Digi20]

but you would die if you hit something with more than 15mph ;) those things are the crash structures that are not visible on cars with a "normal" front.

[@nathanoller4921]

Sam Koch There are forums with information on how owners have done bumper deletes.

[@Oscar97o]

Grand Man The real question is are they dead now?

[@davidcheck5530]

Oscar97o most likely

[@genericbauble9633]

It looks decent to me It looks like horns or something

[@Diana-pd4eh]

me: Doug: "i'm 6’3"

[@malinalungu407]

Your pfp perfectly matches the comment.

[@harrismi7]

I came back to watch this because Yuri finally found his Prowler.

[@johnbacon4997]

/\ same

[@natejohnson5393]

Same

[@unclebob4344]

Same

[@bryant1161]

Same and I’m buying one 😅

[@Thumpr110]

I remember drooling over these cars as a kid in the 90s. I still think it looks sweet.

[@VideoAmericanStyle]

When you make something this unique and dramatic, the result often tends to be timeless.

[@jessicabecause3717]

This was my one and only model car that i made. lol

[@ProlePatrolMusic]

looks like a hotwheels car

[@davidcheck5530]

Martin Illuminertix i had that car as a hotwheels

[@mikethelegend1101]

+David Check same

[@George-nx4bp]

it was

[@lampim]

looks like a piece of pie with wheels.

[@iot1452]

Did you get it in a Happy Meal? Because I'm pretty sure I got one as a Happy Meal toy.

[@dk2853]

Doug Demuro, the type of guy to drive a convertible in the winter, while wearing a jacket.

[@chickenmuffin]

dk2853 And laughing about bumps being bumpy

[@marklittle8805]

Probably after thawing out he vowed to move to San Diego...and he did

[@jimparker2044]

This car was also special in that it was Chrysler’s first venture into advanced manufacturing and material applications using aluminum. Thus the good power to weight ratio mentioned.

[@2subswithnovideoschallenge348]

I just realized all my hot wheels look just like it

[@daviddowling3171]

I kinda like the looks of this car...dont know too much about them tho. Think I would pass on owning one if I could afford it. Not too many positive input on the reliability, but hey they didn't last anyway.

[@vexxevxevvex2622]

Christian Barrett this was one of the last models released by Plymouth before they went under.... and considering this is a niche convertible I doubt reliability was even remotely on the radar by Chrysler when they released this thing.

[@danajorgensen8943]

All your Hot Wheels were purple? That fact is strangely both impressive and disturbing.

[@mattproffitt3914]

I subbed

[@kevinhickok3417]

I have a prowler hotwheel

[@tiedyeeli]

When I was younger I just thought this was a convertible PT Cruiser

[@comgeturs]

Holt shit i thought I was the only one 😂

[@DanishAra]

HumbleCarMods *holy

[@marsupix3554]

You are not alone :)

[@Liger._King]

I never thought about that. But now that you mentioned it, I can't help thinking that it's a weird-looking PT Cruiser Convertible. 😀

[@corzahazard444]

At least this one's RWD lol

[@joshjones3189]

One of the coolest cars of the 90s and today

[@MiguelMartinez-zr7ww]

“If you want a Camry, buy a Camry “ - Doug Demuro

[@lewsmith4279]

The only 90’s Chrysler with easy to get to battery....

[@coop8267]

Thats because they didn't have a fender well to stick it in on this one

[@disk0__]

How can he ride in this car without a Guy Fierri flames shirt

[@disk0__]

The Flavortown Magi

[@Nico-rr5co]

The shirt adds like 15 more horsepower and like 45 more Flavortown powers too!

[@disk0__]

_[Fierri Clasps Hands, Aims]_ Flavor *_FIRE_*

[@brianc5537]

Playing “Walking on the sun” by SmashMouth

[@chumbawaumbacumpa]

Cargo shorts and gold chain optional.

[@henryhill3778]

Here you have a V10 Available in your parts bin... and you put a v6 in it.

[@ethandodd8493]

Henry Hill probably no room for viper v10

[@badbooking3221]

Didn't need a V10, but a 5.9 might be stretching it.

[@Sp1n1985]

Too big

[@Vin80_]

Well the V10 would've been too big and their best V8 made less power than the V6 they used.

[@A-G-F-]

Makes enough power to be a fun car, the Viper its an awful wekend car, too much torquw

[@toddspooner2713]

What a progression! Doug has improved himself in so many ways! Video, audio, clarity, comfort, everything! Doug’s the man!

[@aGuyNamedEr1c]

Chrysler should resurrect the Prowler. It would do well with a small block V8 and paddle shift six speed in it.

[@pierrelayden1520]

Prowler Hellcat maybe??? lol

[@bobrobert1123]

Google the Chrysler howler concepts

[@hillyard23]

You couldn't mass produce one now due to the mandated crash standards.

[@taekwondotime]

It needs to be a muscle car along the same lines as the Mustang and the Camero.

[@ryanh1222]

@@pierrelayden1520 Your comment needs more likes

[@tedbingham4417]

I wish I could remember her name, but I met the lady who designed it. I Remember she thought people would like a modern-day hot rod and she showed me her first drawing of it. It was pretty cool to see it come out a year after we met.

[@bl4558]

Chip Foose is credited with all of the early design phases. He is not a woman.

[@lauscho]

This is the video that introduced me to Doug. My childhood dream car. I built so many models and bought so many die-cast toys of this when I was 10-12 years old

[@Aoi_MortifiedTaylorFryDaughter]

I think that you born on late 2000s. I prefeel this because I am the daughter of Taylor Fry, the main protagonist from Mortified, so I have the same talent of Mística Marj

[@AnguishBarbarian]

i remember making that car do wheelies on cruisin usa

[@Vectrex4Life]

You must be thinking of a different Cruis'n game. Cruis'n USA came out in 1994 and you can't do wheelies in that game.

[@AnguishBarbarian]

@@Vectrex4Life it was one of those cruising games. Maybe cruisin California or cruisin world

[@Vectrex4Life]

@@AnguishBarbarian Just looked it up. It's in Cruis'n Exotica which came out in 1999.

[@CorvetteFan86]

If I had one of these cars, the first thing I would door would be to remove the front bumper. It would look soooooo much better

[@goodmorning8172]

That's exactly what I said the moment I saw the front bumper. Rear bumper too.

[@chuchachuy9507]

Prince had one of these, i grew up a few miles from where his house and studio was located. every so often you would see him cruising around town in the summer with the top down music blasting in what i think was a 99' prowler or maybe a previous model. always liked them and probably the best car from Chrysler after the 80's and until the crossfire.

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

chucha chuy crossfires suck!!

[@reggiethecommenter9137]

www.prowler.ch/prince.jpg

[@alienbishop]

RIP :(

[@aaronbwn08]

Hey neighbor

[@WilliamMcCarthyIII]

I just saw this model at Paisley Park. They have that same exact car on display! His own personal car

[@bushmanPMRR]

So it's basically a 90's Hot Rod: Modern, powerful engine,cool looking bodywork, nice styling, good handling but slightly rough ride. What's not to like?

[@szabogabor3655]

I don't like it It hasn't got a modern nor powerful engine It is just isn't cool, trying to be with this styling and bodywork but if it doesn't have a supercharged v8 with 500 hp than it can't be cool The interior is really cheap and bad looking The materials are just cheap plastic all ower the interior The only thing that makes this car even a bit special is this body style and if you don't like it than it's a really awful car

[@jahns1586]

Watching this 2.5 years later really shows how far you’ve come, Doug!

[@RarelyReplies]

i worked for a dodge dealership when this car was around. when we would see this car the owners all said the same thing. everyone wanted to race them and they lost every race.

[@RarelyReplies]

work with a guy that has a hellcat. he hasnt seen it in two months. had a recall on the bushings. could not get them in because only one certain company makes them and all of them go to an equipment company. then that company sells them to chrysler. after the dealership got the bushings in, had to wait another 3 weeks for grease for almost the same issue. chrysler is really struggling again financially.

[@fpsfein]

Outkast Racing My uncle has a prowler and a hellcat lol

[@RarelyReplies]

oh yeah....well....well....my uncle has a prowler a hellcat and....and.....and.....a viper...so there

[@RarelyReplies]

who are you asking the question to? me? another person that commented?

[@fpsfein]

The Positive Commenter Guy My uncle has a viper too.... He owns a dairy farm. He's actually a really cool guy.

[@qua7771]

The wheels look good for it being a '90's car.

[@ytdood]

Amazing how much Doug's video editing skills have evolved in the past years. Only came here to see this car because of the Cars and Bids auction of a Prowler :D

[@jeffstreck]

I'm so glad you did a video about this one. You're a wonderful, Doug.

[@AKJeeper]

I was working at a Chrysler dealer when these cars were new. At the time, I was doing the pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on them. Strangely enough, these Prowlers would get more attention at the gas station (I'd have to fill it full of premium unleaded at the end of a PDI) than Vipers did at the time. The guys in the service department called the Prowler the "Chrysler surplus parts bin car". Honestly, I think they did a pretty decent job considering the reuse of all those parts. You forgot to mention how they accomplished rear wheel drive - basically they took the Intrepid/300M transaxle, mounted it in the back, then ran a jack shaft between the engine and transaxle. Cheap and clever. And despite its quirks and downfalls, I still would really love to own one someday.

[@chadpugh1490]

AKJeeper nah he didn't forget to mention it... he never talks about anything under the hood much less under the car.

[@misafvful]

AKJeeper its a hot rod to me

[@bluegoose03]

It never gets mentioned in these reviews that the Prowler may have been a retro "parts bin car" but the car utilized an Aluminum Frame and Aluminum Body panels. It was a lightweight vehicle study wrapped up in a Retro package. Some of the engineers who worked on the Prowler went on to ultimately develop the F150 Aluminum Truck.

[@JusZard]

AKJeeper Mnuchin

[@AndrewAMartin]

The rear-mounted transaxle would explain why the trunk is so shallow....

[@bigpotpoker1]

why does he need to "see the wheel" ?? you don't see your wheels in a normal car.

[@2ShotsDown]

Boss because the wheels stick out past the visable body work. on a regular car the wheels are inside.

[@cashivan]

Boss yeah but in a normal car I the wheels are sort of under the hood so you have an idea of the space if you car, this cars body stops before the wheel, so the body doesn't end at the fender, you still have a whole wheel to consider

[@lb9gta307]

cashivan with a lot of cars you can't even see the hood. Judgement of space is part of driving.

[@04smallmj]

That's the only thing I like about driving Defenders. You can see all corners of the vehicle when parking :P

[@clayton8or]

You cant see the hood when your driving? what car do you have jeez....

[@3lloctty696]

I agree with your thoughts on the Plymouth Prowler Doug. I thought the same thing. Im proud to see it in the classic vehicle history books.

[@Trudeaucansuckit]

Hey Doug I’ve been watching all of your videos lately I love every single one of them and you are my favourite KZbinr ever. You saved me from suicide by watching your videos whenever I’d feel down and your attitude always cheered me up and the interesting things about every single one of these vehicles. Doug you are truly one of the main reasons why I am still here today. I love you man and I make it my dream to meet you one day you saved my life and I will always remember that I went to you during rough times. I’m going to start rewatching your videos over and over again. You saved my life THANK YOU DOUG 😢!

[@3rdPlaya0709]

He didn't once mention that it CLEARLY is styled after sports cars from the 1930s.

[@onenaghi]

Honestly, I thought this car was SO UGLY back in the day. But damn, I would LOVE to drive one and even proud to own one in 2019. I can't explain it.

[@cetti4405]

Understand how you feel. I would love to have one converted to an EV...

[@thingsdemystified]

Maybe it's an old person's car?

[@Nombredeusuario1030]

Many great designs/ideas/whatever were not appreciated at their time, but became interesting long afterwards. I think this car fits to that statement.

[@rusty3831]

onenaghi - No need to explain anyway. I totally understand what you’re saying. As I age, I have grown to appreciate several cars that I used to turn up my nose at when I was younger. What I wouldn’t give to be able to afford or have a couple of those cars from decades past. So you’re in good company.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

It's still very very ugly. However, it's got a personality which I can't say about many modern cars. I don't think car has to be pretty in order for it to be interesting, or even desirable.

[@supadopemex9245]

I had a poster of a yellow prowler on my wall when I was 10 years old. I wanted one back then and I STILL want one of these super cool cars now.

[@jackbits6397]

"I'm 6 foot 3" DRINK!

[@rifles_up2263]

Jack Bits He must’ve group because in the new videos he’s 6 foot four

[@anthonygambitta6220]

@@rifles_up2263 Right! He grew 2 inches since 2017. I don't give him much credibility. I am here watching the cars. I have my own opinion on the cars he reviews, who cares about his Cool Score????

[@jebidah8406]

Looks like a squashed convertible pt cruiser

[@IgorKolosha]

The car or the guy?

[@jebidah8406]

The car

[@lb9gta307]

sploofmonkey the 30s Fords are a popular base for hot rods in general. This car is basicly an example of what was going on with high end street rods in the 90s. The best possible example being Boyd Coddington's Aluma Coupe which had a 4 cylinder www.rodauthority.com/features/car-features/looking-back-at-boyd-coddingtons-alumacoupe/

[@elegance-elite9572]

Jebidah lol yup

[@stevie-ray2020]

They actually developed the PT Cruiser from the Prowler!

[@stevied007ytb]

How is the hood prop being attached to the hood weird? My 1973 Ford Cortina does the same thing, and I'm sure hundreds of other models of cars did too. I think Doug compares everything he drives with a Toyota Camry. If it's not the same as a boring Camry, it's weird.

[@garydunn3037]

We have a Hyundai Getz and it, like many modern cars has a hood (bonnet) mounted prop. The fact is, most of the European cars of the 50's thru to the 2000's had hood props. Unless, you owned one of those 20ft+ LandYachts from the 50's to the 70's from the US which had very strong springs mounted on the hinges, which lifted the hood without support. Its not a new thing!

[@johng81818]

At 4:54 the noise it makes going into reverse is so funny. It’s even funnier watching a young Demuro doing car reviews.😂

[@midnitehauler-usafcombatve644]

I’m was 36 and well into my obsessed car enthusiast life when these came out, and the first time I saw one at an intersection I just starred at it and wanted one. Fast forward to today, and I still want one. They are cool and like nothing else on the road. But then again, I hate having vanilla, everyone has one, type of vehicles.....( I’ve owned an 01’ Saleen Mustang Speedster, a 16’ electric Ford Focus, a 99’ Shelby SP360(#076)supercharged Durango and the list goes on)..prowlers are my type of “unique weird vehicular type of style”. I’ll have mine in yellow thank you. Thnx Doug..I’ve been a subscriber to your channel for years now. Always great content.

[@nickf6146]

253 HP from a 3.5 V6 from GM in 1999 is actually very impressive, my 2009 Altima 3.5 is only 270 and 10 years newer

[@BornToBeFamed]

Nick F yep exactly they actually were pretty quick! All they need is 300-350 and it would fly

[@MarcusAdze]

Eh, not really. The VQ35 (In your car) has been in cars and making the same ( or more ) power as yours since 2000-01.

[@nickf6146]

Marcus Adze For a GM motor though, my parents had a 02 Grand AM 3.4L V6 only made 170 horsepower, there's a GM 3.8L Supercharged V6 that only makes 260-something hp to. 90's and early 2000 GM motors had terrible power to displacement ratios

[@MarcusAdze]

Ouch :( Then yeah, pretty good lol

[@kaldarleifar]

It's not a GM motor it´s a Chrysler (Mopar)

[@mugensamurai]

Doug is the type of guy to complain about moving bodywork and not being able to see where the wheel turns when the fact is, most people don't even see the where the wheels are turning on a regular car while they are driving.

[@BlueBird-wb6kb]

Yeah he possessed most people off, we are forced to watch him

[@Slayer0941]

@@BlueBird-wb6kb nobody is forcing you to watch any videos, dipshit

[@kodakboppin7679]

mugensamurai yea i thought the same thing

[@thisisnotabasi2646]

mugensamurai IKR

[@MrTeflonron]

mugensamurai FACTS

[@mattyoung5369]

Watched this again because I forgot about his review of this car, MAN these videos have come a long way.

[@ironica15031955]

Hired one in Florida in 2006, brilliant experience. Then I found a Fiero replica which I owned for a few years. With only a handful of these kit cars ever made, mine was the same colour, prowler purple. So love this car!

[@mikev6046]

It's like watching a broke version of Jay Leno's garage.

[@mikev6046]

***** I am saying the content in comparison comes off like Jay Leno's Garage.

[@TheEd1225]

Mike Vincent lol *bootleg*

[@A92_]

LOL

[@gary8t88]

Yeah this guy is pathetic compared to Jay.

[@mpa324]

He actually looks like Jay too, kinda talks like him, must be something to do with their chins lol

[@patrickchubey3127]

Might have had its quirks but at least someone came up with a car that didn't look just like a dozen other cars. Definitely a niche car, but hey, I'd drive one.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

viper toó

[@theboot801]

The parts bin is the place to go when you want cheap production but interesting styling. The manufacturers are all very good at it.

[@mathiasweber8772]

Great video, and great car Doug. But you forgot the biggest fact about the Prowler! The Prowler was the first factory production car to come stock with 20 inch wheels! They look great too. BTW- those protruding bumpers were of course required to meet safety regulations.

[@daveh9217]

I love your Christmas morning child like excitement when reviewing these cars. Thanks for the smiles.

[@Arthurzeiro]

The sketchiest part of this car is the jaguarlike logo.

[@revolutionday1]

ArthurAlcantara It's "in-heat".

[@JuanCarlos-xj6pj]

ArthurAlcantara it's Chrysler what can you expect

[@dawge30]

ArthurAlcantara the logo does look the love-child of Jaguar and Mercury Cougar!

[@williambone7724]

Doug, love 💕💕💕💕 your videos! Here's a request: Can you find a do a video on the classic ( before it's time) Bricklin EV-1?

[@NonCompete]

My mom had a Plymouth minivan that was EXACTLY that color of metallic purple, must have come out around the same time. And every prowler I've ever seen is that color... so I have never been able to take these things seriously because they remind me so much of my mom's ol' Voyager 😂

[@2bonk22]

The styling of the Prowler is simple, It's a futuristic take on a classic 1950s model A hotrod- end of story.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

yeß it uß vi⁰er toó

[@FullyAdamatic]

I am happy this car was made and sold. Like the Chevy SSR, it's a part of the automotive zeitgeist bridging concept cars and production cars under the strains of a budget, demand, the economy, technology. However, utilizing its homage design beyond the niche welcome can be strange: PT Cruiser, Chevy HHR.

[@asiandrag0n]

I like how Doug hasn’t changed his style. Probably the only thing that DID change was Doug’s excitement and enthusiasm.

[@gregorycasey7358]

Doug you and your show is so much better than your old shows. This is just like a normal car show but now your personality is so much better.

[@bberg82]

Get rid of those bumpers and you have a beautiful car

[@ogdrifter9977]

B Berg wish they could, but it's gotta obey traffic laws

[@StefanThePro]

B Berg we as owners usually do bumper deletes that retain signals

[@MrCarGuy]

B Berg People remove them all the time on these.

[@dylan2g]

and a ls1

[@JoeDurobot]

*Get rid of the bumpers??? Are you crazy? What about the bumper to bumper warranty???*

[@ermasdoodles6832]

This car has a ton of Cool factor! I bought a 2000 silver prowler back in 2002 and the amount of attention the car would get was INSANE, if you are not a celebrity you will feel like one because of the nonstop attention this car gets, a friend of mine bought a 2001 Lamborghini Gallardo around the time I got my prowler and we would go cruising together and my Prowler would get all of the attention, at that time I paid 29k for my prowler and I believe he paid around 150k+ ,yes his car was faster, but I got more attention from everyone including the ladies...most of the pretty girls assumed my prowler was a 100+ Grand exotic..not to mention my buddy had to pay 100s of dollars for an Oil Change and I simply paid 29 bucks! the Prowler was quick enough to keep me satisfied and the best of all is 3 years later when I sold it, I got 29K for it because they hold their value..when my Buddy sold his lambo, he lost around 75Grand, so for me the Cool Factor was driving a car that got the attention of 100k exotics, and all the ladies that came with it (Yup I used their Gold Digging tactics against them) and when it came time to sell the car, not losing any cash..in my book, thats Cool!

[@dr.richblackman]

Ermas Doodles most legit “from my perspective” comments ever. Bless you🙏🏽

[@kevinthemeateater5359]

r/thathappened

[@thebrokenglasskids5196]

If you're buying a car just to "get attention" and "get ladies" then you're not really a car guy at all. You're kind of just a d-bag. I'd take your buddy's Lambo any day over your Prowler for the pure exhilaration of it's driving experience, which is what true gearheads care about. The Prowler is just a classic example of "all show and no go." In other words, it's a poser's dream car. Not really something to brag about.....

[@82luft49]

Killjoy

[@WitchTrials92]

@@82luft49 wrong year on your friends Lamborghini Gallardo they didn't make the Lamborghini Gallardo in 2001 they started making that car in 2004 and it was produced until 2014

[@FranksPercussion]

Thanks for all the awesome content, Doug! Did you film this in New York? The driving segment REALLY looks like upstate New York to me, or at least the East Coast. Also, I'm curious if you check tire pressure before assessing the ride quality of the cars? I would imagine that you do...

[@thomasyocum5631]

This was filmed in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania and on the cross valley expressway which makes any car from any era seem rough riding lol

[@yamamotoricky96]

@@thomasyocum5631 I think he was more driving around the Dallas area, I actually don’t live far from rayco and know the area pretty well. Still surprised that he came to this area.

[@tannerschmitz]

You answer the questions my soul asks. Thank you, Doug.

[@raykupal]

... jay leno's son?

[@roj30001]

raykupal same head shape chin and talks with tongue.. you are the father

[@MrRomario07]

noticed that too. Jay Leno, you are the father

[@ulrickts]

Did he mention he's 6' 3"?

[@gimmyabreak]

Yes he did, more than once

[@markd1199]

Hoe about did he say 6’ 4 previously?

[@iirossii2005]

and he's got a Viper..

[@eamaramar95]

He must of been in between 6.3 and 6.4.. 🤣🤣🤣

[@felixculpa4192]

lol... only 3 times per video

[@GorGob]

Yo Doug I subbed! Great vids buddy!

[@defenderprime8046]

In my view, the Prowler was a 90's hot rod! I really liked the style of it, even today, it's unusual and strange, and it looks fast! But I'd love to take a ride in one these on a summer's evening, just to showoff a little bit with the radio blasting, it's a "feel good" kinda car to me, you'll turn heads driving this, I'm sure!

[@KingWill333]

Doug the type of guy to fart in a borrowed car.

[@DurtyBuhks]

To test the acoustics lol

[@ericbartoszak5211]

Did he fart in the car?

[@jam63112]

I also do

[@fligemon]

And wipe his ass on the back seat.

[@digitalfootballer9032]

And pee in other people's showers.

[@kurtscythian1425]

Doug, the kind of guy to accidentally lock himself in the trunk of the Plymouth Prowler.

[@mikex6846]

Good luck with that. No room for anything but a jacket.

[@XDiZzYX911]

hemi ram you must be fun

[@KD--jz5zi]

If only...

[@Man-vs-Metal]

There's a trunk?!?

[@dangoleshootnetwork6036]

"You can stick your hand through it... I like it!"

[@danledude478]

I was driving to Vegas at the same time as a Prowler club (I assume) back around 2012. Many had matching cargo trailers, it was a very entertaining ride!

[@marcuscoster6529]

Lower several inches and cram the viper v10 and transmission into it

[@marcuscoster6529]

also some super fat tires

[@marcuscoster6529]

then you'd have a rocket

[@iant720]

Marcus Coster already has massive tires lol

[@marcuscoster6529]

No, I mean like back-end-of-the-fattest lamborghini-type tires, but on all 4 corners.

[@mverick5444]

The tapering bonnet of the vehicle won't fit a V10.

[@kmo1200]

if people are wanting to go as far as to tamper with someone's brakes or similar a regular wheel well isnt stopping them

[@hellknightf1]

Play now or die yeah but it might give them ideas

[@TIMEtoRIDE900]

Get braided stainless lines - - tampering will show up in the weave.

[@JoeIsCrazyWillman]

Play now or die If anything, this makes it easier to see if somebody tampered with em! Safety feature! Lol

[@phun.69]

I cant believe i had to use this doug demuro vid the other day to figure out how to open the trunk on one of these

[@jameswardrn5013]

The Prowler was Plymouths swan song for the struggling car maker! It was made for us “car guys” never really meant to be a mass produced model. It was a beautiful throwback to the hot rod days! I believe it had the small engine so that it could be replaced with an SRT engine by its owners! (A good hot rod option)

[@PainterFRO]

He made a big deal out of not being able to see the passenger fender..."i dont know where that a side of the car is" LOL

[@rankinh71]

PainterFRO same here ! What's the big deal? It's not like u can see it from a normal car. Haha

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

It is kind of odd, because i a "normal" car, you can see more of the hood, giving you a better idea of a centerline.

[@rogermurph101]

JimsEquipmentShed when I started driving, you could see all the way to the end of the hood. Most cars today, you'd be lucky to see half of the hood before it drops out of sight. Meaning you can't see where the front of the car ends. And cars used to have a raised centerline that ran the length of the hood. Line that up with the right side of the lane your in, and that's where your passenger tire was. Cars don't have those today either. Neither is a big deal. In the Prowler you can see where the driver side wheel is. That's all you need.

[@PainterFRO]

You wouldn't even need that really. If you cant drive without seeing some part of the front end you shouldn't be driving.

[@rogermurph101]

PainterFRO that's true. Cabover trucks, some old Ford vans and VW minibuses had no front ends at all.

[@bigdude382]

doug you've gotta have the coolest job

[@xPLAYnOfficial]

It's like the "cool" PT Cruiser. Great video!

[@timcollins1131]

MY GF at the time of its release in Australia bought one - it was a huge hit everywhere she drove it. Same colour in RH drive. Prowler was cool as is Linda

[@bombardier6033]

But can you LS swap it?

[@CorderoIvan]

Kryotix_YTP with enough money

[@Odium515]

you can ls swap anything

[@lb9gta307]

Kryotix_YTP Legendary Motorcar LS swapped one a few years ago

[@Folopolis]

Only if you don't mind getting your tires slashed.

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Kryotix_YTP lol dude, you want to go faster not hauling a boat anchor around. Generic Motor Crap

[@ALMUDDY]

Does anyone know if this guy is on auto trader?

[@riftmusic5232]

i was just trying to find this out myself... anyone?

[@mobileclashers7674]

ALMUDDY スプライフ yes he is

[@whitepaws60]

I THINK its Oversteer.. not sure if that's him

[@Rhandzekile]

Autotrader.com/oversteer

[@joshlee215]

not to be rude... its on the description dumbasses... smh.......... sorry i just hate how ppl act stupid questions without even looking at the description b4 hand...

[@derpnerpwerp]

I had one of those model kits for this car when I was like 9 or 10 and I distinctly remember painting it with the purple paint it came with.. I had completely forgotten about the car until I saw it mentioned in a donut video

[@kyle857]

I was 13 in 1999. As a kid in the 90s in suburban Detroit I can say we all loved this car. It was just so different and weird and looked fast as hell. As an adult I still wouldn't mind having one, even if it would be a little embarrassing to be seen in.

[@SRT92]

13 yrs old in 1999? Yea your life is great. Your parents were wise. I was born in 1992.

[@jogama1059]

Fun fact: It sometimes came with a trailer!

[@wheatonsspeedshop1412]

Emeric Joannette I was looking to see if someone mentioned it. I think that was by order though. It didn't come with it unless you ordered one

[@daverunner3397]

Hemi V8...when a car looks like that you dont put a V6 in it.

[@SlickRick214]

Carlos MMV you're stupid it wouldn't fit, maybe an LS. That v6 is shoehorned in there

[@rbreeze789]

dave runner story of my life i got a thirdgen camaro rs- which is 3.1 L v6

[@daverunner3397]

@@rbreeze789 Just went from a 4runner to an 03 BMW Z4. Still have the 4runner but the Z4 is my baby. 3.0 L i6 6 speed manual.

[@BaracudaFTW]

This is what I imagined the invisible boat mobile from spongebob looked like

[@TheJusnic82]

you need to review the 6.1 Hemi SRT Prowler