I got SCAMMED while catching a scammer!

[@d12a24p]

Love it when there’s a real storyteller OG on the channel.

[@thefaultinourpizza1513]

lol i don’t even have to watch the video to know this guy did some stupid shit and lost a bunch of money

[@charleswaldon8362]

Definitely scraping the barrel lately.

[@bellluna9017]

Doug is kinda gay.

[@bdoginit]

Me too. I hardly watch the new stuff. I click on it, see a face I don’t recognize, and change videos almost immediately. I want more content from the OG’s!!

[@oAnxietyy]

Said it best

[@kbrown1350]

"I am getting paid by the hour and the entertainment was free" Best line of the video.

[@ZerotheWanderer]

I'm surprised you don't charge an upfront cost or withhold information until you get paid

[@zacharyryan1325]

Think the scam is the story

[@governmentcalamari9785]

It was hourly and I’d imagine he was leveraging that information in hopes he’d be able to broker a deal for another 911 targa. Which he bit,but he shouldn’t have put him in contact with anyone he knew or did business with any who has a 911 targa.

[@tomkopp2115]

Doug stories always make the day awesome!

[@stephen3164]

That’s when you say “I found a mint one owner Targa for $50k, and the guy doesn’t realize what he’s sitting on. Send me my payment, and I’ll put you in touch for the deal of a century!” Then once you get paid for your previous work, “Oh yeah, that guy sold the car last week. Just missed it. Should have paid me on time and you’d be sitting in a cherry 911. I think Jay Leno ended up buying it…”

[@tjmoneybags]

thats gold! totally the way to go!

[@Thatguy55595]

Doug Tabbut, Rob Pitts, Christopher Michaels and Rob Ferretti carry this channel they have the best stories by far

[@TravelingStacker]

So the people who aren't here often carry this channel?

[@Thatguy55595]

@@TravelingStacker no one would know this channel without those people. Especially Doug and Rabbit they were there in 2017 and gave it the initial push

[@TravelingStacker]

@@Thatguy55595 Hell I haven't seen Rabbit in a while and Ed was the first video I watched on here. So, try going to videos, sort by oldest, and see who the founders of this channel were. While you're at it, maybe find a video or two on punctuation.

[@Thatguy55595]

@@TravelingStacker lol get off Ed’s meat nerd 🤓

[@jaywiebe7612]

Doug could tell any story and I would listen with a smile. He's got the art for it. There's been a random splatter of other good stories on here but few people (myself included) can consistently tell even a boring story in a way that is always entertaining. Doug and Christopher both have that. And they also both seem to have the type of personality that just ends up in the middle of crazy stories.

[@audios22]

Early on as an independent audio engineer, I got scammed out of $1500 for a project. From that moment on, I demand 1/2 of the agreed to budget up front. ( Non Refundable) Balance on delivery of the masters. Haven't been scammed since. And I'm pretty sure Doug hasn't been either. Good vid. I've bought 5 cars from Doug and won't go anywhere else to purchase a toy..

[@Kharma710]

Doug is definitely my favorite story teller on the channel besides Ed! A great way to start the day

[@CudiFan224]

I just love how he has endless amounts of stories to tell always hooks me in

[@aroooooo]

I work with a guy who is constantly spilling lies and being condescending. Drives me crazy. The worst type of people.

[@trashpandaautomotive]

I really hope everyone that knows that guy sent him this. Repeatedly.

[@CarCustodian]

"I don't get paid for stories" as he proceeds to tell a story on a channel that'll get thousands of views and maybe more business 😂😂😂

[@switchcars]

Ed Bolian gets paid for stories :)

[@MoreBollocks-ui2zs]

None of that is the same as actually getting paid for his labor.

[@mikekline9341]

Maybe Ed will give him a bird dog lol.

[@IcelanderUSer]

I think everyone who goes on vinwiki has an agenda they’re promoting. Whether it be to provide provenance for a shady car or to promote a new business.

[@trcythmpsn]

That seller sounds like my ex roommate. He couldn't help himself from lying. I think it was his hobby. The lies I caught him in were just as entertaining. And if you called him out he completely lost his shit.

[@brianm6117]

I've met so many people like this. Best was I hired this kid for production line. The line went down one day so he was working directly with me on a project I was on while the rest of crew was put to another task. We started talking cars, because he knew I was into cars. Somewhere in the conversation the Cobalt SS came up. I said something about the turbo version being better (read: faster) car and he tried to tell me that the supercharged was indeed and that his friend had one that made 800 horsepower. I wasn't as nice as Doug, I immediately called him on his bullshit. He then doubled down and said that the car ran 8's in the quarter mile. I laughed HARD, and told him there was no way it ran 8's even with 800 horsepower, and then he TRIPLED down and said the car only weighed 800 lbs. I told him the chassis along weighs more than that. He was still insisting and I basically told him to just STFU. I said, you might be able to bullshit the guys on the line, but you're not going to bullshit someone that obviously knows more about cars than you do. BTW, pretty sure the fastest Cobalt in the world has only ever ran 11's (not including pro mods)

[@Arcane_Digital]

“I don’t get paid for good stories…” you literally are!

[@billkelley2889]

I do Porsche inspections, too. ALWAYS get paid before going. But... great story. Lots of narcissistic liars in the sport car world. Their cars always have to be exceptional in some way.

[@leerob2403]

Finally, a legit and interesting, exciting, funny, informative and complete story from a good story teller. Its been quite unimpressive, imho, as of late. It had me worried what direction VinWiki heading... So thank you for restoring my faith in the channel!

[@TheGermanHammer]

If you think that this sniveling little twerp is a good story teller, you need help. 😂

[@evalonious]

11:41 No ... but Ed does!$😂❤

[@jeffdaigle5487]

True life is the best. I always called it "life with us" everyone has a story to tell and and it's so freaking awesome that we all can relate. ❤

[@Nick210]

I buy and sell cars occasionally as a fun hobby and let me tell you, people like the owner of this Porsche are literally the only people I seem come across. I always just let them talk, I just smile and nod.

[@Justins00ss]

Yup! Birmingham is from my neck of the woods and has been called out for his scams just like this. Even going as far to make deals on brand new porsches only to leave to get a cashiers check and then never return. We have all sorts of stories about him Sorry he got ya man!

[@jameswillard1]

Ah, the old “Jay Leno was going to buy it” or “you should see if Jay Leno wants to buy your (insert car that probably doesn’t even come close in condition or rarity to anything Jay Leno would have the slightest interest in)” That’s almost always the first sign you’re dealing with someone that knows absolutely nothing about cars 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@switchcars]

That and Jerry Seinfeld. You hit the nail on the head!

[@danielscanlon5815]

Love the ending, “I don’t get paid for good stories..” well Ed does 😂😂😂

[@ksteak27]

True story: I own a 2004 911 C2 cab turbo-delete, GT3-delete, GT2-delete, widebody-delete, 4wd-delete, fried-egg delete model. One of one.

[@jayring77]

DOUG!! Always a welcome storyteller on the channel. Best of luck in a little over 9 hours from now! 😉

[@switchcars]

Thank you. We've got pinecones we don't need luck

[@davidsmith6001]

The cray shit you get yourself into Doug lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@hector_nimrod]

Never delete a e-mail, never

[@biscuitshemi4400]

I live in canton Ohio!!!! This is awesome don’t really hear car story’s from here other than someone paying 10k more then they should for an Altima😂😂

[@markk3453]

That's why you ask half up front. You never ever know who you are dealing with.

[@b.snoodleman5864]

Even considering paying $60,000 for a Targa of that vintage is scamming yourself.

[@CarswithNash]

I've never hired a car inspector but when you get an appraisal done which is very similar, typically they don't give you the report until you pay. Sounds like you are a bit too trusting.

[@thegamingworld99]

What? He was sent by a connection that he knew so he obviously trusted the person

[@stellviahohenheim]

People don't even trust their own family these days. It's one of the reasons the world is getting worse by the day

[@FVPS904]

Speaking of Rob Pitts, what happened to him? He disappeared off YT

[@shawnmason5290]

True, what’s the deal?

[@jamskatelake]

He’s got a show on Netflix

[@jacobsuppliesthegeckos]

Why are all of Doug’s stories like “well it was this or drink at home”

[@RobsNeighbor]

Scammers suck! My side gig is putting LS engines in cars trucks vans smart cars whatever you want, I won't scam you either.

[@viscountalpha]

Gotta make him pay up front next time

[@switchcars]

If I actually sold this lowlife a car, I'd have to rebrand Nuts for Sticks into Shifters for Grifters.

[@Valueshooter]

That's a good story, for a second i thought he got scam by the seller, didn't see it coming that he got scammed by the buyer.

[@lances4803]

Are those photos of the car in the story? Holy crap, that is a hot mess, and a bargain at $60k!!

[@bobp5356]

That was a great story. It's painful, but always entertaining, to listen to someone who is a complete moron, but acts like he is an expert. it sucks you got scammed.

[@jeffdaigle5487]

I love the shirt bro. Insult to injury. 😂😂😂

[@marl745]

This is such a great story!! 😂😂😂😂

[@z50king29]

My Prius is a Lite model... It's the turbo model without the turbos

[@rwdplz1]

These try-hard wannabe VIP's were legion at car shows back in the day. They knew everything, and nobody else knew anything.

[@s2knott]

Ive been waiting for this story for too long. WOW

[@2fast2nick]

Oh everyone loves the 996 Turbo Delete C4S!

[@Sean-John]

Hopefully 2 million subs by the end of the year!!

[@howardscott7521]

Considering who sent you this guy, you shouldn't have been surprised....😀

[@orangecayman520]

Hell of an expression for the thumbnail lmao

[@KRRZ350]

Her-I thought you said you had a Hemi? Him- Yeah...I'm getting a footprint gas pedal installed, so I stole this pig

[@tedgay8427]

Numbers matching, the front plate matches the rear plate.

[@mtfan]

This guy is the kid in school who had 10 N64’s and his dad knew Bill Clinton.

[@NickFurr]

Did you see the ad posted in Virginia of the dude selling all the Ferraris and Porsche? There's like 30!!!

[@lesflynn4455]

1 of 20 996 turbo delete?? ROFL 😂

[@1LoudCRX]

I don't get paid to tell stories while being paid to tell a story

[@midiwall]

@5:07 - if what looks like a ground strap, *is* a ground strap, then the other side is about 2 mm away from creating a really bad day. (I know it shouldn't be, but daaaaamn)

[@jamesonpace726]

Not getting paid for such a ridiculous proposition just stinks, but it sure does make great story....

[@Gold63Beast]

2:00 my type of petty lol

[@samsonian]

So...is the C4S "lightweight" [superleggera-fegnugen] a C4S w/o the 4WD?? 'Cause I think Bruce Canuck has really GOTTA get in on that action!! 😂😂

[@ChevTecGroup]

As a Canton native, I'd love to know who this guy is so I can avoid him lol

[@stephenkrambeck6589]

Sounds like more of a scam to pay $700 just to look at a car, especially when you run up the bill just for funsies

[@outdawrzmuhn]

Strange he doesn’t have an inspection report that requires payment to access.

[@laser-sj]

Love the mexican stig 😎

[@terryrds]

should have asked if the lightweight had a gallo 12 or gallo 24 engine.

[@kylelewis9163]

Rabbit Doug Chris hoovie Jon Ed and a few others are the ones I’ll actually watch Ed. Keep to the og people unless the story is amazing cause a lot of the stories these new people have are just not told well enough

[@terrylessmann2274]

A concours judge who doesn't even wash or vacuum the car they're selling? That thing has a ton of issues but it could've at least been cleaned before trying to unload it.

[@christianvonder]

Concourse judge with Guards red short nose targa lol.

[@maico8420]

Daaang that sucks!

[@benjy6358]

when the guy with mclaren F1 come back to tell his story..

[@jakeshafer8256]

......I wish I could talk to Doug...... I pretty sure I seen you going up in massillon at the cruise and dance party....... it was years ago

[@windronner1]

I’m surprised this was considered a ‘First’. With everyone out there claiming to be an expert. LoL

[@gregm3381]

DID a blind guy paint this car, what a wreck.

[@HRm708]

Avg price: $706,120 993 T cabri 😮

[@seanmccabe9766]

The king of car storytelling

[@Mr_CJ_rambo]

The porsche curmudgeon

[@jamespatton3720]

“I’m kind of a big deal”,is the car owner Ron Burgundy?

[@squid_fish]

“Nice to your face and troll you online” sums up Doug

[@woodyholland9865]

always good to hear from Doug. Looked at his web sight and he has some really nice cars on it

[@shingoose6197]

WOW that seller is a weiner! The fake offer from Leno sent me lol. That's something that happened between Leno and Seinfeld about a 356, so to take that piece of media and use it as a fake talking point...l m a o, sent me 🤣

[@nayr87]

That Douglas 😂 He really Dougs the Douglas out of all the Douging He Dougs. Hes a real pain in Tabutt 😂😂🎉🎉

[@switchcars]

LOL nice one

[@BKetch]

I wonder where people come up with stories to try to make them sound more important than they are. Especially to a guy that pulled up in a "$200k" car. Someone who doesnt know all that stuff wont care and probably still think you are full of poop. And someone who knows all of those people will also know you are full of poop.

[@user-we2es9xf1j]

So basically this guy is getting payed a few hundred bucks wants to act like millionaire lol and then Begs to get payed

[@JohnathonGio]

Great shirt I have the same one ;)

[@CarCrazyRDM]

It's a shame there are so many shitty, dishonest people in this world. I'm sorry you had to deal with two of them during this interaction Doug.

[@switchcars]

One of them was fun. The other was a waste of time. Both were liars.

[@EvansGaming375]

Have yall heard bout jimmy oakes' sbc 350 swapped 78 911 he just picked up 😂

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

Scamception

[@charlesmcbride6751]

Love the Mexican Stig

[@wiloneal2378]

8500 in 2 hours , jeez yall are getting big

[@1jbunceiii]

Names....we need names

[@derrickwillie4449]

I powered through this video. And I officially like this Doug better than daddy Doug.

[@Cloxxki]

I don't downvote comments very often. But when I do, I own it.

[@derrickwillie4449]

@@Cloxxki k bruh 🤡

[@cera1412]

The Mexican stig

[@ejkrakowiak6905]

OMG a Doug video. Best early Christmas present ever.

[@j_mars_cars]

My scammer is best scammer

[@davidparr-h3o]

Was this guys name wouldn't be Trump by any chance, sounds very similar

[@ryanpatterson9526]

Kinda makes you wish you told the buyer it was a great deal...

[@jmn1853]

Was the seller Donald Trump? 😂 sounds like what he would say…

[@Alex-pl1ye]

I would love to find out everything to be real

[@DolllarStone]

Dont you wish you should have let him get scammed told him the porsche was in pristine condition now?

[@randyvfromtheperch]

DOUG - perhaps ED will get enuf hits on this video to pay you that $700. .

[@TheBrokenLife]

Plot twist: The seller was secretly also the one that hired Doug to perform the inspection and Doug told him he could turn $5-$10k on his terrible car... then robbed him. 🤣

[@Cloxxki]

Seems like it. I was going to comment that. Free appaisals on multiple cars, sweet!

[@TheBrokenLife]

@@Cloxxki Plus someone to tell completely insane lies to for your own entertainment just to see how far you can push it. 😂

[@memertmemes2586]

Lol I do like the story but I've gotta admit. I'd have called him on his bullshit at some point during that interaction. Im not really the type to be nice and then talk shit online, its a bit shady to me.