Why I’ll Never Buy A New Car

I’m only 21 but will probably never buy a new car. Here’s why:
Reasons to buy an old car
4:36 1. The price of modern cars
5:35 2. Working on new cars
7:02 3. Insurance costs on modern cars
8:01 4. Classic cars can be reliable
9:09 5. The cost of new cars
10:19 6. Cool factor
11:29 7. I think ‘old cars’ are the future
Reasons not to buy an old car
11:55 1. No airbags

[@sedrickwells8545]

It's almost surprising to see someone young come to this realization that new cars are crap. Salute to you. I'm the same way. I'm 46 and never owned a new car.

[@DominikQuesnel]

I'm 19 I feel the same. The first vehicle I learned to drive was a '91 f150. Still miss that beast

[@EliteWatchChannel-tx5hn]

Driving a 92 lex

[@suzukits2508]

Yes i'm 19 and i got '89 Opel Kadett E 1.3S like two years ago, wouldn't change for anything. New cars are fucking ugly soulless pieces of shit that are horrible to use, sit in, drive and fix, and they're just there to make bucks.

[@АлександрАлександрович-т8ж6й]

Of course you never ovned a new car! You're cheap as f-ck this is the only reason. New cars are fine by the way🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jakejohnson9827]

@@DominikQuesnel first vehicle for me was a 2013 f150 5.0, sold it with 132,000 miles, now i drive a 2022 civic

[@simonebiles7189]

bro said "bought it for a grand, sold it for 4" like it was a casual car flip, that shit is impressive can't lie

[@magnacars]

Thanks! I was blessed to be in the right place at the right time

[@Designer_TopG]

​​@@magnacars Nice car. I never buy new. I like 80s and 90s. I was born late 70s bro.

[@misternordberg3675]

Wow, is that what bro said? What else did bro say?

[@misternordberg3675]

@@magnacars seriously, you're thanking someone who writes like this? Great vid by the way.

[@EliteWatchChannel-tx5hn]

Currently driving a 1992 sc400 Lexus, couldn’t be happier, the nineties where truly a golden age for Toyota

[@gregorypeterson9]

💯👍Yes, I have a 95 sc400 w/ 150k miles and with maintenance it drives awesome 😊.

[@hathaway.1166]

saw a beat-up LS400 a couple days ago.

[@mikivli]

I just got an is300 great and fun car

[@gvidobarscausks9272]

90s and early 2000s like to 2004 cars are best in my opinion.

[@ArifGhostwriter]

🇬🇧 👍🏽 December 2024 Indeed - even Toyota's joined the enshittification movement. Apparently cos some young tike has taken over from the elders - more able to satisfy shareholders' interests than worry about quality or reliability. 2000 was also about the peak for the Germans.

[@tadeonicholson9154]

all these points are solid. Old cars are just cheaper and more fun. You can also usually tell that a person with a classic drives a cool car because they love cars as opposed to a person with a modern sports car, where there's a good chance its just a status symbol.

[@magnacars]

Couldn't agree more

[@Frogzerker]

Same I’m a 25 year old that loves any car made in the 90s-early 2000s. Super easy to fix and cheap too.

[@kevinl7173]

Many cars started to use fuel injection systems in the 1990s, and they were very easy to start, especially in the winter, the repair cost was low too

[@AdrianAzizSantoso-gq7rw]

Same, 😄🤣

[@gibrate1]

I'm also 25 and still daily my first car I bought in 2016 that was built in 2003

[@أبوعبداللهأمين-ش6ي]

I’m also 25, if I had the money my go to car would be a Lexus Ls400

[@lauterbornie]

Same, 25 and my daily is a 2002 Camry. Love the early 2000s vibes and it is on classic registration (taxes and insurance are negligible). Last year, I almost bought a brand new Civic sport hatch with a 6-speed manual but the dealer wanted 32k. I offered 28k cash and they turned my offer down. $32,000 for a near base model civic with a manual is wild. Will happily daily my Camry for the foreseeable future.

[@thomasrhinehart6084]

I'm a 50 year old American and I am very frugel with my money, I appreciate a young man such as yourself seeing that 50 grand is extraordinary even at your income level, just because one can squeeze out the cost doesn't mean they should, I live in an affuant area of Michigan and the ridiculous money that people spend on vehicles is mind boggling, all my cars are old, I fix them up because its a challenge and its still exponentially cheaper than a new car, insurance is cheap, and I have something unique, and I'm old so I need projects.

[@magnacars]

Old is gold, and they have so much personality

[@zilksmooth]

100% - I find the best mix is one really nice car, maybe a kind of dream car, and then some modest cars that others have looked past but you find worth saving. You don;t need a collection of muscle cars or exotics. I get more smiles per mile out of my old LTD, F100 and Cougar than my Chally Scatpack.

[@mundotaku_org]

"My first car was a 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow." Unless you are the son of a billionaire in the 70s, this is a rare sentence, lol.

[@alb3978]

godamn rich kids making YT videos

[@armandmouton4181]

Thank you soo much for this video. I recently naught my 3rd old Mercedes. My family doesn’t understand. But I’m glad there’s other 20 year olds that appreciate the classics. 🙏🏼

[@magnacars]

Love the old Mercs, so reliable!

[@zilksmooth]

You're not really a car person unless you're doing something that others don't understand. Keep on keeping on!

[@misternordberg3675]

You don't need a video to justify your own ideas. Man up, you don't need validation, this is constructive criticism, not an insult, wish you well. You're on a good path.

[@orboakin8074]

Great video, friend. I'm a 30 year old guy and Here in Nigeria, i bought my first car used 10 months ago. It's a Pontiac G3 2010. I was strapped for cash and had no prior experience with mechanical stuff but I have managed to get it running aftef consulting my dad, KZbin and some local mechanics i know. Bought all parts and used tools for the job. It's a temporary thing but at least i have a car which is so needed now. I'm also now looking at going to Trade School for Automotive Technician 😊

[@jusync_live]

Here in Belarus many of us (young ppl born after 2000s) buy only old cars (VW Golf m2, mk3 old Passats, and so on, BMW e36 e30 e34, old Mercedes-Benzs) for all reasons that you mentioned in videos, so you are not alone in that world, i hope that videos similar to it will bring more love and respect to old cars and more ppl will give their attention to them. Thx for video.

[@magnacars]

Thanks, that’s nice to hear they drive them. Here in North America most kids only seem to care about the latest and greatest

[@Antelope-jm9jx]

Bro you live one Belarus thanks god you have internet

[@jusync_live]

@@Antelope-jm9jx xD It’s not so bad here tbh

[@jose_s_bam7938]

@@Antelope-jm9jx what's wrong with Belarus? You make it sound like it's North Korea or something...

[@stevehalt7916]

Do many of you there in Belarus support spetsoperatsiiya though?

[@SoonadaRDR]

You should try having an old Volvo. A 240, 740 or an 850R. Really well made cars with easy access to parts and really easy to work on!

[@magnacars]

My friend LS swapped his 240

[@DRUMM3RX7]

As someone who is almost 23, I have a 1950 Plymouth Special De Luxe, a 2002 Acura RSX Type S, and a 2001 BMW 325i. I never will buy a new car. These cars that I own unfortunately break. But I really just enjoy old cars. The simplicity, everything about it. Your taste isn’t weird, it’s amazing! There are so many retro fits that you can do to old cars to make them more comfortable, trust me you don’t need a new one.

[@zilksmooth]

You have an awesome and interesting collection. I'll bet you add something else cool. I love the combo of a '50 Plymouth, a BMW and an Acura! What great perspective you must get switching between these cars.

[@nicholasross7542]

I bought a 96 740il with 143,000 miles for 3000 about a year ago, only thing Iv'e done was the alternator and new tires. Never left me stranded and I have driven it to work and school everyday since I bought it.

[@HighEnd-S]

I fully agree with you, the new ones are full of plastic... and junk electronics.... the old ones are more straightforward to maintain, also if i like some speed, I will go with a nice motorbike...again in a better price....Like the Aprilia I had with actually 3.2 secconds 0-60...No need for 4 wheels.

[@Hugothester]

I own a 1972 w116 and it is way more reliable than our family 2016 bmw, makes no sense but older cars are WAY cheaper and reliable in the long term.

[@АлександрАлександрович-т8ж6й]

You can ride a bicycle its even cheaper imagine that

[@Hugothester]

@@АлександрАлександрович-т8ж6й I live in Tenerife, try riding a bicycle up a mountain...

[@sirbarksalot9139]

Less electronics, easier to fix and repair.

[@djkenny1202]

I’ve had my 92 VW GTI 16v, since 99. It’s worth triple what I paid for it (maybe more). I just enjoy it so much and it’s been paid for. For 27 years! I bought an 01 Cabrio recently fur summer. Put a new top. All Maintenance. 80k on it. Clean and straight. $2500 plus $1500 professional Robbins Top, $2000 on new shocks/struts/tie rods, and timing belt, waterpump, motor mount. It’s beautiful machine for not a ton of $, that could make some nice coin off, but I enjoy it so much, too.

[@ivanbro1208]

As a 23 year old portuguese i got a 40 year old 240 volvo so yeah you aint alone

[@Tomatitozinho]

Tuga CRLH!!!!!

[@MasterDebator-l7u]

One piece as well with purchasing old over new is you don’t have to worry about auto manufacturers selling your personal driving data to data brokers who in turn sell said data to your insurer. You can see the chaos that ensues from there

[@benmarley3086]

I daily a 1997 miata I bought it last year for £2150, I had to spend £2000 on bodywork had to get new brake discs new suspension joints and springs, new clutch etc… ended up spending about £3000 to get the car completely fixed up. So I spent about £5000-£6000 buying and fixing a 27 year old car with 123k miles. (1.8L engine btw) and it works great. No problems at all after driving 8k miles not broken down once, sailed the yearly MOT test. Never broke down since I first bought it. So I practically have a brand new NA miata for 1/6th the price of a brand new 2L ND miata. The best part is I don’t have any stupid technology in my car spying on me or just weighing me down. As someone who is now 20, (I was fresh 19 when I first bought the car), it definitely felt risky at first but it’s probably the best thing I ever done because I’ve always wanted a miata. Only thing was I always wanted an NB but recently found out they rust so much worse than the NA so settled for that instead.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

Right behind you in my 1993 NA…..and a 1993 Volvo 240 lol.

[@benmarley3086]

@@DJPleasureSeekingMissle lol I should get something more practical too. I wanted a Mazda 323 but they’re too hard to come by

[@domlipski5226]

I had NB Miata (MX5) for a year. Absolutely loved it and would've kept it it if wasn't for a great offer. So fun to drive!

[@marcross52-95]

I comparing it to here in Asia. you are living the dream as far as car guys go. Cool projects too.

[@gockelxxxxxl9584]

my father has a Volvo 850R and had a Mercedes CLA45 AMG for around 6 years and I learned to love the Volvo over the AMG. The AMG has more power but it lacks so much in emotions as it’s a “boring” 4 cylinder, full of electronic nannies and a DCT. On the other hand I feel much more engaged with the Volvo as the 5 cylinder is much rawer and sounds so great while also having more fun with its manual transmission. And I can’t have fun with the AMG without breaking the law while the Volvo is always fun

[@magnacars]

Same with Lexus I find

[@andresdelgado3566]

Im 29 years old and I bought a 1981 Celica Gt liftback 5 years ago, I have spent a lot of money into it reconstructing it and customizing it, I don't regret my decision and new cars at least for me can stay at the dealership.

[@digiternst]

I have an 82 Volvo 240 GL with manual transmission. It's got sporty suspension and exhaust and it's SO FUN to drive. I agree with all your points!

[@konsol9477]

I drive '98 emerald Lada 2109, 1.5l carburator. Man, im in love. First car

[@magnacars]

that’s awesome to hear! Old is gold

[@honestreviewer3283]

Great job! My mom had a white BMW E21 in the 80s. Maintain a car properly and it will last forever!

[@liowerksoutlaw1642]

Really glad to see younger generation into old cars. And your spot on everything you said about the old cars. Where about are you in Alberta. If you want , I can email you instead

[@kigustein]

This video is really validating. I recently began my vintage car journey with a 1990 and I love how accessible they are!! It's the oldest car I've owned and possibly the nicest! Obviously it needs some love but that's something I accepted when adopting an older car

[@steveong4738]

Great video. Your 190E is epic. Your E21 is great. I used to own a 190E in 1993 and E21 in 1988! I totally agree with you. Today, you don't look at the actual price of the car BUT the monthly payment. With financing, we are merely paying the monthly "rental" and we do not really own it because we keep changing the cars and paying the new "rental" payment through financing.

[@Thomas_Angelo]

Things I hated about the old cars I had were high fuel consumption, expensive parts, and frequent mechanic trips

[@irfansimanjuntak2219]

1991 - 2008 in my opinion is GOLD for car manufacturing design.

[@JCDyoutube]

Not the 1950s? 😶

[@irfansimanjuntak2219]

@JCDyoutube too old man😂

[@LesabreSuper]

I agree so much. Favorite era of cars

[@marklingling]

Keep the spirit alive! ❤ for the past 10 years I witnessed a lot of KZbinr switching from friendly neighborhood car lover, to a data driven McLaren Ferrari Lamborghini owner.

[@TimSlee1]

There's a certain pride in maintaining an older car, it feels good to preserve something from a bygone era.

[@Hamsteak]

I'm 37 and the most expensive car I bought was $35,000. Usually I like to stay below $15,000. And when I was in my early 20's & teens, I bought cheap cars for $300-$2500. i would keep them for a bit, then I would flip them after a short period. Slowly upgrading along the way.

[@ThePhase-l2n]

If you even have a light accident in a modern car it sets all of the airbags off and then it is written off because of the massive cost of replacing all of the airbags. You don't get that from older cars. As new cars age all of the computers require replacement at huge expense. Old cars - usually 1 computer if EFI.

[@westcoastplinkin6559]

I said the same thing. Then I bought a 2022 Tacoma. I still have my old vehicle, my 1993 Toyota Pickup with a 5 speed transmission. But I like new vehicles too. You can really enjoy both.

[@gman9024]

I'm 22 and just bought my first classic it's an 84 lesabre. I totally agree with you, glad to see some people doing the same thing. Wish me luck! All new territory for me, only has 80, 000km, so she's in good shape and I'm gonna try to keep it that way

[@alexandrebeinotti3359]

Same here. Classic Benz to use as daily car: 1979, 1990 and 1997.

[@magnacars]

Benz have never let me down

[@prioritymaleman]

Good video. Second one I've seen about shunning new stuff and buying older classics instead. I'm leaning that way for sure. Within a year I'm looking hard at an older Lexus SC430. You made some great points!

[@deunmundoraro_]

I had a 2001 hyundai elantra for first car, now having a 2013 fiesta and I just miss so much my old elantra.

[@JamesWilliamson-w8y]

My best buy. £550 for a 1948 Mk.6 Bentley in 1971. It's my every day car, nothing brakes, it just gets me from A to B. Nothing dramatic ever happens. Routine maintenance I do myself. Today it's worth about £20,000 but it's not for sale.

[@inandoutofreal1ty]

I daily a 1991 Buick Riviera, it’s probably more reliable than every car in this section except for any other 3800 powered cars.

[@benmanning4340]

I feel the same as you can only I prefer motorcycles over cars, only older bikes though! I used to be a mechanic but left mainly because of how much of a pain newer vehicles are to work on they are so stressful at times and there are so much electronics on them that wjen they go wrong, they really go wrong! I would love to have been a mechanic 30-40 years ago when vehicles were cool! Great video dude 😎

[@electro_sykes]

I can’t even afford a beater.

[@magnacars]

I couldn’t for years man, I know how it feels seeing everyone else getting a car

[@electro_sykes]

@@magnacars I think my parents are going to let me just share their cars for the time being. They have a little one that they let me use when they dont need it.

[@orhanmadiassani]

@electro_sykes It's okay. You'll eventually save some money and be able able to afford a car on your own.

[@darthhoovy8332]

Well you can always buy a small motorcycle. Something like an old honda supercub. It'll get you around town, perhaps not quickly but reliably. Plus messing around with a 50cc engine is good practice, before you mess with a big car engine.

[@electro_sykes]

@@darthhoovy8332 I have an e-scooter and a mountain bike but Ilive in suburbia unfortunetly

[@robob221]

This whole video holds up if you need to have an enthusiast car that’s not expensive and can deal with fixing it when things go wrong. For the majority of people that want a normal A to B car, you can spend 25 to 32 grand for a good new car (higher resale) and keep it for 10 years. I’m talking about Toyota Hondas and Mazda. You could buy the same brands used if you want to save money. I can fully understand the argument for buying older cars, but there’s things to consider that enthusiast seem to just overlook. Crash Safety, reliability, basic technology. This guy clearly has a interesting lifestyle, but I highly advise the clarification of millions of people who don’t jump on the same bandwagon. It’s not because they’re idiots and like to spend money. Nice video though thank you.

[@animejr2900]

I love my 95 Toyota Camry LE my dream car.

[@Nahuel923]

I live in Costa Rica and I managed to buy a Volkswagen 181, i believe it's known as Trekker in the UK, and I f love it, cheap to fix/work on, and so easy aswell

[@magnacars]

That’s awesome

[@negoras]

me too brother,i am 32 and own for the last 5 years a corolla ke50 liftback 1976.No problem ever,love it every time i drive or look at it.Bought it for 3000!!

[@cornballflakes24]

Q: Why I’ll Never Buy A New Car A: They dont make them like they used to anymore

[@odysseyuk5532]

You're so right on every point. I Have a 90 BMW E30 84 VW rabbit GTi and 95 Lotus. All easy to work on and reasonable on parts.

[@cellospot]

I have an '02 Chevy Trailblazer 4WD that I inherited from my dad when he died. I've had to put $2k into repairs so far and will need to have another repair done here pretty soon, about $600. My mom was trying to convince me to sell this vehicle yesterday, saying that I could put the money in spending into the purchase of a reliable newer vehicle. I look at the money I'm spending in repairs as like the purchase price of the vehicle, and in the meantime, I know I have a new battery, new rear brakes and rotors, two sets of new tires, and soon a new radiator, plus no car payment. I told my mom, thanks for the advice, but no thanks. Plus, every time I use the vehicle, I think of my dad and I say a prayer for him. This means more to me than money. Of course, I know that it'll have to go to the junk yard someday, but that day isn't now.

[@drumzRfun1]

I learned to drive on that BMW! In the USA it was a 320i. 1981. What a little beauty!

[@austinaubinoe]

I was the same way when I was younger. But when I had kids crash safety all of a sudden became a very important to me.

[@AndreTheBarbadian]

It's true, new things really feel like they are not built to last. Unfortunately though here in Barbados, it's hard to get parts for older vehicles.

[@AnthonyStromDesign]

The electronics on these modern cars are a nightmare to fix. I like late 80s cars. The best car is the one that's paid off.😊

[@gvidobarscausks9272]

My man. New cars are rolling Garbage Cans to me. They dont have the soul, the driving feel like older cars. My first car and still have it Volkswagen Bora/Jetta Mk.4 1999, and I love that car so much i dont even want to get any cars newer than that, because the feeling driving it is just such a dream.

[@stonersworld23]

I bought a e46 that gave me nothing but problems and that really made me hesitant about buying old used cars. But then again i like them way more and financing/leasing is not something i wanna do. I guess i just have to check them out better before buying. Good video 🙌🏽

[@totuudentorvi7781]

E46 generation is already too new to be really hassle free. Look for an E30 if you want it simple, easy and fun.

[@kankumusa876]

Man, to begin I need that '83 BMW , if you find an '84 that isnt too expensive let me know. And Finally, I need that car. Great channel. Be Blessed.

[@maxskelton6345]

1993 Mini Cooper as my first car, no ecu or silly electrical things to break drive it every day

[@sidlazzar1002]

Yep! I bought a clean 1998 Subaru Impreza wagon with awd and it’s so much fun to drive. 90s cars are the sweet spot. Most modern convinces and I can work on it myself if need be

[@zilksmooth]

'90's cars ARE a sweet spot. I am mostly familiar with domestics, and in the '90''s you had reliable electronics, everything was galvanized, the performance was decent, safety features like airbags were commonplace, and easy to diagnose and work on. for speed, the more modern cars are hard to beat, but for collecting on a budget, the '90's cars are a great place to start or add to a collection.

[@lasvegashelipilot]

I'm 39 and have owned "old" cars for the same reasons you articulated (I currently have a '91 BMW E30, a '69 BMW 2002, and an '08 BMW E90, the newest car I've had in years). I financed a new car one time, and leased a new car one time. The car payment + insurance costs were far greater than what it cost me to own 2 or 3 older cars simultaneously, including what it cost me in parts to keep them on the road. I think when you start doing more of your own maintenance you'll really be stoked on just how much money you're saving over financing a new car.

[@wilmara24]

I’m someone who has always loved the 2002. In your opinion how does it compare to your other vehicles?

[@lasvegashelipilot]

@@wilmara24 I'm about half-way through a complete frame-off restoration, and unfortunately the engine was seized when I bought it, so I've never actually driven it. But I'm pretty certain it will be my favorite when it's done.

[@wilmara24]

@ gotcha good luck with your project. You should document it and upload to KZbin when it’s done.

[@moderncombat8165]

German here with a c124. Bought it when i was 22 and the maintainance cost are totally bearable. Payed in TOTAL 70USD for the front brakes plus rotors and payed a friend to do it for a box of beers. They need you attention here and there but in total the repair (if you can do it by yourself) is much cheaper than having a new one. W124 were mass produced mercedes and therefore parts are totally available

[@foxbox2879]

Definitely right when it comes to the cool factor. I don't stop to see the new Mercedes, BMW, Jeeps etc but the old ones make me look every time.

[@akaqcat]

I have already told people I would never buy anything past 2014. My mom’s w204 facelift has never given her a problem and she treats it like garbage. The reason he had a problem with that pre facelift w204 is because the m272 has balancing shafts that can go bad and none of it was refined. The facelift models are the most bulletproof Mercedes of that era as long as you fix the subframe and you don’t skip any maintenance intervals. I have a 2007 a4 b7 3.2 6speed and even though it scares the shit out of me with a code once in a while but it has never left me stranded. I also could change the oil easily and change spark plugs with minimal effort on that car. I do know that the timing will be expensive and a pain in the ass but besides that it will last longer than most newer cars.

[@magnacars]

Good to know. I haven’t heard good things about B7, glad yours isn’t acting up.

[@totuudentorvi7781]

Pre-facelift 4-cyl diesel is by far the most reliable W204.

[@chrisclement3706]

2001 Toyota Avalon here, 240km. Bought it 3 years agowith 200km for 2k, new tires and a few lil things, 3k total. Love it, very comfy and big (Im well over 6ft). The things a tank!

[@Fireontire]

I understand your point of view, I am much of the same opinion. I have an old 94 Chevrolet Silverado K2500, that is with the 6.5 Turbo Diesel. Now I have had to change some parts like the waterpump and such but I have saved money through the 3 years I have had it compared to the 2007 Volvo V50 I had which there was problems with all the time and it was expensive to fix. It is much more fun to drive and old car as it is more of an experience.

[@davidparkin9017]

Modern car consideration: Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 MANUAL transmission 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. I have two e39s, 528iT and 530i. Lastly, I think Michael Fassbender should be the next James Bond.

[@F3udF1st]

I'll never buy a car period. Far too expensive, the opportunity cost is immense. I'd rather buy a nice house when I retire than drive shitters throughout my life.

[@JoaoCarlos-kh7pn]

same here man, 24yold, had a bow e30, e34, e46, e36, golf 2, golf 3, bmw e60 (regret, to young), and now a Suzuki Vitara, together with a 98 shadow 750, keep it retro guys

[@basilfabian05]

Definitely understand the "never buying a new car." My dad bought his W213 new and the day it was delivered, the burmester speaker on the front driver door was not working. Had it not been for the warranty, it would have cost us a lot. The new headlights are cool but they have 80+ led's in them so the only way to fix them is replace them. Don't want to know how much thats gonna be 🤷‍♂ I'll happily keep my 05 legend running for as long as possible. Aiming for a W123 as my next purchase 👍

[@gamtax]

When I see drivers driving old cars, I'm not seeing that cool factor but rather respect the drivers who are resourceful on maintaining those.

[@McMarschmellow]

The same reasons why I drive early 2000s cars. Some brands still were reliable at the time but you got some modern gimmicks like cruise control and an electric sunroof. The only big issue I'm facing is rust. For work I regularly drive modern cars with adaptive cruise control, heated windshield and steering wheel and such things, but I'm always so happy to get back into my barely starting rattling shitbox with hydrolic steering.

[@lixk-i2z]

I have 3 older brothers all in there 40s now and I'm so thankful they passed down the love of jdm cars 2 me. The early 2000's were a glorious time for car enthusiasts. As we know now it was the beginning to an end of an era unfortunately... The first monsters I ever got in were a big turbo eagle talon and 9 sec tt z32. These cars were ahead of their time but came out in the late 80s. No new car or manufacture can wow me with any new car. 2005 Awd big turbo dc5 loading but for now stock is just as fun.

[@magnacars]

Those cars are rad, good for you

[@lixk-i2z]

@@magnacars glad I'm not the only one

[@SurfingWithTheMartian]

Whether they’re old or new, if you’re making car repairs you’re almost always replacing parts not fixing parts. At a minimum, a brake job on any car requires you to replace pads and rotors (I suppose you could “fix” your rotors by turning them but you still have to pay someone unless you own a lathe). I’m trying to think of an example of fixing a car part as opposed to replacing it. Not much is coming to mind. Maybe some vacuum, coolant, and brake lines can be “fixed” without having to replace them. I suppose on very old cars you can adjust carburetors, ignition timing, valve lash etc. which is arguably fixing not replacing. At any rate, the internet and KZbin is available to everyone so you can find out how to repair anything including older cars. It’s crazy to me that people take out huge loans on new cars and pay outrageous insurance premiums. You’re doing things the right way and the knowledge is available to you to make repairs which was not the case when I was your age. I’m 59 and I have a 2007 MB SLK 280 as my daily driver and a 1969 VW beetle convertible as my fun car. I love them both and will never sell them and I enjoy very much fixing and maintaining them.

[@Accentizm]

I daily a mk1 84’ golf at 21, bought it at 18 and keeping it forever

[@storyman34]

I bought a brand new Toyota Celica (at staff price)..... back in 1991, and still own that car to this day. Turns 34 years old in February. I will never by a "modern" day new car.

[@marcy88]

Excellent taste in cars, good job man

[@theoneandonlystork]

Well done! It's just cause you're a car guy- simple as that. You'd rather have something more interesting and that has a chance of being repaired by normal means and still running for years, even if there's a bunch of small headaches along the way! You'll spend less overall as you said, especially re: insurance. And you see plenty of modern cars waiting for a tow because they've broken down. Got my kid a '99 E-Class for a first car, and I do not regret it.

[@isiseshisewebhu]

You are young and able. Therein lies a huge difference. I used to own very old Mercedes-Benz and VW, as they were easy and cheap to insure and maintain. But one doesn't get spares for 50yo cars.

[@DaPreyChippy]

Agree with everything. I've had a few cars now at 29, and the one I'm using right now is an 1984 Chevy Caprice with a diesel 350 v8. Need to fix a few things on it, but it's basically free to own. $30/month insurance (full coverage), no taxes since it's classed as a "veteran", drives smooth, it's the ONLY "american" on my parking lot with lots of neighbors diggin' it, plus parts are so cheap for old cars. Most of the time you can fix any mechanical issues yourself if you have a manual or access to the internet, or, if you have a friend with mechanical knowledge they'll happily work on old cars for a few beers in return. I live in Sweden, where there's a huge culture around american cars and older guys who knows how to fix anything are everywhere.

[@cooba9021]

in Poland we have a problem here because our government (actually the European Union) pretends that new cars are the only way to save our planet from bad exhaust fumes and other shit. But still there are plenty of older car lovers, and i'm just afraid that millions of our good and reliable cars would have to go to junkyard...

[@jakubtetera7312]

Hi, Czech bro here. I own a 1986 Jaguar XJ-S and a 2013 Jaguar XF. The former burns around 15 to 16l per 100 km, has no cat, no lambda probe, no nothing (it does have a Lucas EFI, which may or may not be a good thing). The latter drinks 6/100, has a cat, a DPF, and a couple emissions system maintenance bills to its name. Guess which one is allowed into low emissions zones everywhere, and which one is banned or taxed in some places.

[@NickLantzy]

As a 986 Boxster owner, I'd encourage you to scoop one up sooner rather than later. The 986 following is steadily growing because other cars that were previously well under their price range have crept up into Boxster territory which is pushing Boxster prices higher. Get in before they become $15-$20k cars.

[@Warkurus]

Here in Germany the trend for newer cars seems the same as in the US. While people agree with most of your arguments, they just don't wont to lose the comfort of new cars. This one argument outweighs all others.

[@Dropz_RSA]

I bought a seat control module for a c207 Mercedes e500. I was contemplating putting in manual seats at that point.

[@muteakiambi]

I agree with you every bit. Let me give you another reason for owning an old car. They were well engineered to last; some were actually over engineered. Modern new cars are made with planned obsolescence.

[@zilksmooth]

Speaking purely for the domestics, cars hit a low point in the early 80's, the depth of the Malaise Era, but then got better. And from the early 80's for about 35 years they generally just kept improving. Thought that was going to continue, but nope. I spoke to a lady friend who recently bought a KIA minivan looking thing. "I like the bells and whistles" she said. Hope she likes replacing engines and electronics or being in perpetual debt too.......

[@gamingwzomboom6257]

Im 20, Bought a 1965 Chevrolet C20 as my first Car, its a project and still is but i wholeheartedly believe that that truck once working properly will outlive any modern truck by a lot.

[@binaryflat]

This is a good philosophy. Every time I need a new (old) car I go back in time. I want to end up in the late 60s -early 80s. Cars used to be easy to repair. The engine was exposed and things were easy to reach. Now we have plastic covering everywhere. Bumper covers, Lol... This is my pet peeve. In the future our cars will probably be made entirely with plastic.

[@AlBeZed]

Glad to hear from an enthusiast competent 21yo about his youngtimer cars passion. Reclaimed quality is more sustainable than new stuff wasting resources for profit. New cars will make you suffer from financing, planned obsolescence, depreciation and constant beeping. Should be a warning to us, never mind the message on your car's display. 7ties and 8ies cars make affordable daily drivers, just need maintenance and can easily be fixxed, except maybe your Roller, what a shame. Safe driving is more effective than expensive tech supposedly protecting you from damage in the worst case.

[@Nagi98]

My e36 left me stranded once in 5 years of daily driving it. The Throttle Position Sensor gave out, it was the original part that gave out after 30 years. After 5 min and a new sensor, good as new.

[@TheGamer-dr1de]

I have got myself a w202, the bearings of my rearaxletransmission was damaged. Nobody wanted to fix it, so i fixed it myself. Well, 10k Kilometers later, it runs like new 💪🏼

[@davidparkin9017]

If I had to buy a New 'ish' car where I insisted on getting my money's worth, if it snows half the year, give me a 2016-2019 Frontier Pro4x or SV, otherwise a 2018-2020 Camry. ( I Prefer an integrated headunit).

[@jinxjinx7594]

I just started watching your videos and you sound just like me--I feel like I'm looking at my younger self from 20 years ago! Cheers I get it!

[@temjiu9915]

I agree with you dude. I bought my 1999 tacoma sr5 TRD for around 6k in good condition, and still driving it 10 years later. I'll drive it till the engine gives out, and I'll replace it with a brand new engine, brand new tranny, redo the interior, and redo the suspension, and I'll still have less invested in it then it would cost to get a brand new truck. Also have a 1983 Jeep CJ5 that I'm replacing the engine in, and it's my project car. Old cars are the way to go. New cars are complete junk.

[@Zachrzan]

Another major upside - no surveilance by the manufacturer and selling your data! You get to keep your privacy in an old car.

[@andrettransformer]

Im 28 so a little bit older than you but I feel the same way. I have 2 exotics from the 2000s and a few 90s offroaders, new cars are just boring and stale. There is something so charismatic about older cars in general. In the age of every influencer having a wrapped Huracan or GT3 RS, I have always preferred having a well maintained older car. I would only buy a newer car if I had kids and cared about their safety. Newer supercars are just not exciting to me, they're just bragging rights for lap times and numbers. They don't feel visceral and rare like older supercars.

[@NudaMan]

Same here my next car is gonna be a 2006+ Mercedes Benz with the M113 or the M273, all I want that modern cars have is the shift buttons/paddles on my steering wheel and maybe an AMG appearance package, then I’d be set until I buy a older Mustang (most likely a Cobra), new cars suck to me and I rather have older/used

[@Prof_CS]

Absolutely agree, I'm feeling pretty lucky with both my BMW's e34 520i and e38 740i. Although the 7-series got lots of tech, it's still way easier and not that pricey to fix. Also really realiable in terms of chasey, older cars feel way sturdier. And the main reason is probably styling of older cars, they are just timeless, both design and engineering. I would probably never get a new car as well! Keep the old ones alive and respect the elders!

[@The_animegrinder]

Even if I had unlimited money, there isn’t a single car sold today that interests me. I’d spend my money on a cherry classic German car, like a rare old Mercedes or something.

[@f.d.robben159]

Just the idea of ​​losing almost half of the value of some new cars in the first three years... I've always had slightly odd older cars that nobody else wanted (Saab 900, Alfa 156 V6, Datsun Laurel, Mercedes W123 200D, Fiat Argenta, Renault Vel Satis,...). I drove them for a year or two and sold them without any loss in value. Being able to repair them myself is also very important to me. My current car (Mercedes W210 280e '98) has front and side airbags, ABS, ASR, heated seats, air conditioning,... What more could you want? In all the 40 years, the Renault was the only car that left me stranded once. For towing my car home, my daughter came along with her VW T4 TDI ( yes, she is also in the mid 20s ) . Replacing the crankshaft sensor for 25,-€ and .....done ( Btw, I will never sell the Renault Vel Satis. Look it up, I bet, you have never seen something like that )

[@markozugec7841]

20 years old and rocking e36 best car ever no problems love it

[@Manipendeh]

"It gets from A back to the shop basically" lol As a 22 year old owner of a classic car myself, I can attest to this. I also see my friends buying newer cars but more and more of them are coming to the realization that planned obsolescence is built into modern vehicles today. I don't see myself ever buying a new car and I'm perfectly fine with that.

[@mikenone4077]

I have a 21 mazda cx-30 and haven't had any issues yet. Not all moden cars are bad. But im definetly looking at getting an obd scanner in case a check engine light ever pops up.