PITCHING A TENT In My Pontiac Aztek *Factory Overlanding Package*

[@paulwest8192]

From 2002 to 2005, I was a sales rep for a GMC/ Pontiac dealership. When we got the first Aztec with the tent, we set it up in the showroom. It sold the next day just because of the tent lol

[@WatchJRGo]

The tent is so sweet, not to mention all the other accessories! 💯

[@TheNibNerd]

I think it was gimmicky and ridiculous.

[@fanatic26]

@@TheNibNerd AKA fun, rather than all the drab factory clones we have out there among the non luxury fleets of today

[@fieryvixen6486]

@@WatchJRGo It is sweet. Mine has everything available: tent, mattress, cargo shade, cargo nets, cargo tray, door saddle bags, backpacks, seat covers, rubber and cloth floor mats, inside and outside bicycle racks. Love my Aztek.

[@DbootsON]

@@WatchJRGo the tent is going to be such a good selling point if/when you do decide to let the Aztek go!

[@gtoger]

Man, that was in tents.

[@doylerhill]

😂

[@saskatchewanmoose]

👏 👏 👏 👏

[@joegeorgia8989]

I wonder if it can be towed with the tent deployed?

[@trwsandford]

Punny!

[@DavelyDriven]

Drumbeats!!!

[@davidblewitt4780]

Hey JR, nice find with that tent package. I used to work for a GM dealer in Canada and had a 2001 Red Aztec for a demo. We went camping a couple of times with the tent and it did a great job of keeping the bugs and rain out. We even found the air mattress comfortable and a descent size. Ours had the optional Pioneer sound system which included a second control unit mounted on the passenger rear inner panel to be reached from the tailgate. FYI the shoulder bags are actually storage bags designed to fit in the lower pockets for the front doors making it easy to load and lock into place much like the cooler. Cheers

[@BSGSV]

Ok, JR. .....I grudgingly agree your crazy enthusiasm for Azteks is justified. It is definitely unique and has lots of cool features.

[@BSGSV]

Never thought I would be this excited watching a guy pitch a tent.

[@someonebald2022]

I don't think JR really wants to sell this car, you know. Every time he's with it he's always smiling, even when vacuuming 3/4 of a ton of dirt from behind the lights and trim, even when the interior was a biohazard.

[@DUMBERTHANYOUTHINK]

@tripel7 this one has run more

[@CrashRacknShoot]

I've said it once, and I'll say it again. I got 5 bucks he doesn't sell.

[@died4us590]

The thing that makes your channel so good, is that you get as excited as a little kid who gets that one b day gift that blows the mind. I laughed so dang hard every time you noticed something new about that tent. Don't grow up, it's what kills people. God bless.

[@handbanana6843]

His excitement over his projects is so fun to watch!

[@someonebald2022]

"Growing old is compulsory, but growing UP is optional."

[@robertm5969]

That Aztec would be the perfect fishing car. Drive it down dirt roads, through mud and throw all your gear in it. Its cheap so don't need to worry about ever cleaning it. Once you're done with it, sell it to some guy who sees its potential and wants to clean it up and flip it.

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

That's exactly what the previous owner thought LOL

[@MrPotteeMouf]

@@mr.goodpliers6988 get a clue

[@rxtuninginc8444]

@@MrPotteeMouf lol ikr.... duh.

[@keithdosik]

Finally! We have been waiting for the tent for a long long time. This video is making me pitch a tent in my pants

[@sam805236]

TMI my guy!

[@WatchJRGo]

😂😂😂 dis tew much

[@intrepid5684]

OMG that made me laugh. My wife just doesn't get the humor. Thanks, I needed that.

[@johnnysouza5601]

@@WatchJRGo is heading to the courthouse first thing in the morning for a restraining order. No Pontiac Aztec has ever caused that. Lol just kidding. I honestly loved these when they came out, they seemed futuristic. Most car manufacturers were building cars that had headlights that resembled eyes at this time like the chevron commercial cars that talked at around the same time. That's when I started noticing new cars were starting to look like every other new car but we had this which just stood out.

[@GeekGinger]

I think back when the Aztec was built it was still just called "camping".

[@WatchJRGo]

Now it’s 10x more expensive and called “overlanding” 😁

[@sccarguy8242]

@@WatchJRGo “Glamping”

[@danielseelye6005]

Van Life ready from the factory.

[@pumacat1637]

That would be great for the drive-in movies 🍿

[@WatchJRGo]

Yes it would, just unzip the back! 🍻

[@Sabrinahuskydog]

@@WatchJRGo Everything is better when you unzip first... ;)

[@povlrueger3898]

It's awesome you can tell how genuinely excited you are about the Aztek. We don't see you that stoked often. Just a reminder that it's the little things that make us happiest.

[@Falasi4]

We really enjoyed our Aztek from 2001-2019 - Grand Canyon, Albuquerque, all over Colorado including Pikes Peak, Smokey mountains, Florida, and many other road trips all over the midwest. Electrical gremlins finally got us to give up on it with almost 250k - It was actually otherwise still in great shape inside and out.

[@ssom7291ify]

2 videos today! Yesssssss!! Thanks!!

[@jimmccormick6091]

I have no interest in camping. I have a car, that runs just fine, and is paid for. I work at home. In short, I don’t need this….. and yet every fiber of me is screaming “you need this! You WANT this! Go for it!” Jr, you really did bring this one back from the dead!

[@wingedhorsegarage473]

I feel the same way! 👍

[@TheRealAlpha2]

This has all the energy of a kid who's parents just built him the best pillow fort in the world... and it's Christmas.

[@CrashRacknShoot]

Now I'm building a fuckin pillow fort this weekend for sure.

[@TheBarberShopScott]

The icing on the cake for the Aztec is this thing! So dang cool

[@WatchJRGo]

Whoa, pretty sure you just took that way too far 🤔

[@TheBarberShopScott]

@@WatchJRGo it could certainly go that way lol

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

I never paid too much attention to the Aztec and never knew it came with a tent. Super cool !

[@wingedhorsegarage473]

I love the blue color of your Aztek, of course I love that it’s a PONTIAC! 👍

[@MrWoodyBalto]

We need a video of you driving to O'reillys with the tent installed.

[@nukedathlonman]

That's the first time out side GM promotional pictures I've ever seen one - I honestly thought it was a gimmick, but it actually does look well thought out and could work well. Hope it does work well when you do go camping in it.

[@dreneht]

Back when they came out nobody understood the Aztec and its uni body platform everything suv was still body on frame. Watching you reviewing it reminds me how many of its ideas were just ahead of its time is all.

[@AndrewAMartin]

Not exactly -- the Jeep Cherokee was already uni-body in the 80's and 90's. What made the Aztek different was that it was based on a car platform.

[@dreneht]

@@AndrewAMartin true perhaps me describing as the first true crossover platform maybe more appropriate? 🤔

[@XrayDean]

It was based on the Montana minivan 🚐

[@MarksKicksOnRoute66]

This is hilarious Jr.! Do you have your Coleman lanterns sorted out?

[@within_cells]

Used to hate azteks. This series has changed my mind. Super impressive design and well thought out!

[@roam9483]

great video title! But I didn't know you were so in love with your Pontiac Aztec that you pitched a tent! lol

[@Shauma_llama]

You did a great job of saving that car. 👍

[@kevinjohnson7330]

When the Aztec's came out I thought they were the ugliest design I've ever seen. I'd long forgotten about these cars until this video series and other cars have since taken the ugly cake. Now, seeing the tent, cooler, and other features I have to say this was a pretty ingenious vehicle. How cool that GM gave engineers the freedom to design extra features like this. It was most certainly a very niche market for these options, but very neat nonetheless. I think Jeep and maybe the Bronco are the only 2 lines willing to design such special features these days.

[@LaPurr]

Go see if you can find the Aztek concept truck. It was actually a really good looking truck.

[@jasonw3303]

It was really just ahead of it’s time.

[@temur72]

A great idea in an ugly vehicle that was also poorly engineered

[@bearing_aficionado]

Now that's mighty fine "glamping" you got going on there, JR!!!

[@ryanschulte9941]

Today on JR Go, we'll see a grown man's early Christmas. Love this channel!

[@brunolima2921]

Man, so cool ! These odd things are so much more interesting than any supercar to me nowadays.

[@brandonmorris2513]

BY FAR the most excited I’ve seen JR ! That’s awesome . Man I love those Azteks!

[@drewwilliams1337]

Back in the early 2000's when I was just about ready to get my license, this thing was so cool to teenage me. My buddy's dad had one that we drove around all the time (although we never did use the tent). The HUD was cool enough on its own. This ugly beast will always have a special place in my heart.

[@RC-fu6hg]

I always thought the Aztec came out before it’s time. Just look at all the crossovers on the market now. Still the Aztec has so many accessories that make it a diamond in the ruff. 👍

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

To everyone out there pitching tents, JR salutes you.

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

To all the ladies....

[@jamesthefordman]

This is so awesome I honestly remember vthe advertisment's for these

[@thelightskinliberian885]

Endless possibilities, this car was actually well designed. Im thoroughly impressed, very cool JR !!

[@timbirkenbuel2995]

It sounds like Christmas everytime JR opens a box:)

[@roachlarry1488]

I still remember when Tina won one of these on the 2nd season of Survivor.

[@andrewmattera6205]

this should remain a part of the watchjrgo fleet

[@Bri-cheese]

I have a yellow Pontiac Aztek. Always use my tent! Also have rear pullout cargo tray. I love this tent because you can set it up in a matter of 10 minutes and be at a festival in torrential downpours and your dry still.

[@RogueBrit]

years ahead of its time ,with the new roof rack tents becoming popular

[@AGPullen]

My buddy had an Aztek in high school and he used this all the time!

[@WatchJRGo]

That’s awesome! 💯

[@Abimelech75]

My cousin bought a brand new Aztec in 2002 and for the next 17 years all he did was oil changes, brakes, and tire. He loved that thing.

[@doylerhill]

My most vivid memory of the Pontiac Aztek is driving by the dealership in a neighboring town in Tennessee and just seeing rows and rows of those things that they could not move. That and Breaking Bad! 😅

[@lilredexptsc]

You should definitely take this on a camping ⛺️ adventure. I love that you love these stupid things. I hated these back in the day but looking at how unique it is now I can really appreciate it.

[@clifbradley]

Jared trying to figure out what to get his brother for Christmas...'Huh, anything with Aztek printed on it. Let me call Matt at Bunker Branding and see what he can do!'

[@ryancarriveau]

I've never seen someone so excited by a tent. Great rebuild!

[@itsnotme07]

Tent goes up, price goes up up up! Wicked cool that mattress has a built in pump. Would I use this? Nope. My version of camping is Fairfield Inn.

[@Axon-bm2sx]

You have me wanting an aztek now. Never thought I would want an Aztek but they’re so much cooler than they appear

[@stlrsfan27]

Awesome brother 😎 The Aztec and the S-10 Extreme are the reason I keep coming back for more . Keep up the good work my friend and stay safe .

[@balesjo]

PITCHING A TENT In My Pontiac Aztek. ROTFL!!! JR, I always look forward to your videos!

[@randyhutchinson5253]

1 hour love to see him pitch a tent….👍😍

[@usedmice]

Glad you got the tent.

[@frasieur]

That is awesome I was wondering if it had a tent and looked forward to seeing how it's set up.. pretty cool idea having a tent

[@shockershooter]

This needs to be at the next cars and coffee.

[@31dknight]

Great video from JR.

[@gregorymaupin6388]

It’s about time ⛺️ You go SUPER GEEK

[@billymasoner3735]

You were way too excited about that Aztek purse lol! Love it!

[@rossedwardmiller]

6:03 he gets really into it and then kicks the box. What a scene

[@Drewmk-sc9zv]

That is so cool ,i smiled all the way through watching you setting the tent up .I wonder if audi do a tent for an r8 ...lol

[@michaelmiller3598]

just absolutely awesome yeah I would love to have that

[@seanhershey3390]

This is glorious...we all made fun of them .. now we love them..go figs

[@saablazer]

1:37 The Detail Geek: and I took that personally

[@josephdunkle1152]

Last time I saw the Aztek tent was an episode of Survivor in the Outback. Pontiac was the sponsor for the first few seasons. Overlanding 2001 style!

[@AlextheguitarFreak]

Finally! I've been waiting to see this! very cool!

[@philipthompson7341]

I remember those goofy things new, they were always so weird but so cool at the same time. Glad you resurrected this one!!

[@anabolicinsider]

JRGO is more excited to talk about that tent than youth group kids about to have red #5and little ceasers at a lock in. SemperFudge!

[@stickaman]

been using Acorns for 3 yrs now. Saved over $3500 just using the spare change round up option. even started a Roth IRA and debit card with them. Good stuff

[@michaelhuey4187]

Definitely great to see the Aztec again! These are pretty rare now a days. 😊👍

[@phillipgardner5836]

I love how excited you were about the tent lol

[@frostshock13]

I kind of want you to keep this thing. After everything that's gone into it.

[@PetesProjects0]

Wow, I had no idea the Aztek was this versatile. You completely changed my view of it.

[@JoeBidenIsNotMyPresident]

By the looks of the canvass sides from the inside, the tent don't have much left until it falls apart. Cherish it before the tent becomes a pile of dust👍👍

[@fanatic26]

Yea so that tent isnt made out of canvas....

[@edfrawley4356]

Back in prehistoric times we had these things called Drive in Theaters for which the Aztec tent would be perfect.

[@shadygingergarage]

That is pretty damn sweet, but, the 68-74 Nova Hatchbacks had the tent option first, lol. I had a 71 and a 73 hatch, no tents tho.

[@stepheng5843]

JR pitched a tent! And I was impressed 👌..... love this channel! JR, you are amazing bro.. enjoy every bit of this vehicle.. 😀

[@deandion2052]

OMG In the 80s it was Jukebox Hero and now it’s Aztec Hero in 2021 !!! Great job WatchJRGo 😉😂😎

[@enjoylife7030]

Boy that voiceover at 3:00 was epic!

[@rucebaybruce6174]

I always wanted one.

[@smith6ar]

This is such a cool car. Thanks for resurrecting it.

[@chrisnorton2837]

The payoff! Nice one JR!! ☺ I remember seeing an Aztec when they were new and not being a fan, but your build has turned me around. Pretty fun vehicle! Would be a really sweet ride for a college student.

[@VDPEFi]

That is absolutely awesome. Such a cool car. Would be nice if there were some covers for the tailgate latches though, knowing me I would brain myself on it in the night!

[@tedbiernacki376]

I do like the color of the Aztec. I guess it was way to cool for its time ! Too bad KZbin wasn't around thrn, could have shown people how to use it, the tent that is ! The amount of thought and engineering that went into it is remarkable !

[@denniselgatoblanco824]

Does having the hatch open drain your battery if the dome light is off?

[@saxonfan]

The Legend, Watch JR Go.....

[@Erin_Wilson_Studios]

How fun! I love the tent. Love how much you were into setting it up :)

[@andrewwong3326]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@todd2k3]

I love how excited he is over this thing. You just have to appreciate how ugly these things were but man, after all these years you realize they were actually way ahead of their time. Glad this one found someone that really appreciates it.

[@patrickmoodabe9728]

Worth all the work!!

[@Lions7.62mm]

You crack me up man! 😂🤣 You could be given a dirty pair of socks for Christmas & STILL be the happiest kid on the block‼️

[@gj4093]

i WOULD SPRAY THE BLACK ON THE COOLER WITH CLEAR. SHOCKING HOW NICE IT MAKES IT LOOK

[@briangreen6602]

It actually improved the looks of it.

[@yepyepyep456]

I had a roommate in college who had one of these and the tent and he would use it all the time on the weekends

[@ChrisLincolnHomes]

Pontiac also had a tent option in 1974 for the Ventura/GTO series with the hatchback model.

[@conrad463]

I'll be patiently waiting for an urban camping video with the Aztek. My vote....Walmart parking lot!!!

[@waffalobill]

Was hoping you show the tent. That was cool. Lol.

[@smittysmith9509]

Think I’m going to buy one of these

[@toddhill1465]

Acorns is an interesting tool. I use it passively, meaning I set up the automatic withdrawals and have essentially forgotten about it. I may peek in on it occasionally, but I'm letting it just ride and hope that my portfolio will be worth a good bit years down the road.

[@LaPurr]

That's actually the wrong tent. That's for a 2001. No awning. 2002 and up had a awning, and a slightly different cut to allow for the spoiler. That's why the side windows were bunched up.

[@kylesimmons2631]

This is now a thing i know.

[@smith6ar]

Jrgo better source the actual tent or he's a fraud. Honestly just saying that because I want more Aztec content

[@johnnysouza5601]

@@smith6ar i honestly do too, it's like a guilty pleasure. I was about 13 when Dark Angel with Jessica Alba started. I wanted one of these so bad I wanted her too but I was a 13 year old realist. Kept trying to convince my dad to buy my mom one since Pontiacs was her car of choice. He unfortunately knew better than to buy one lol

[@LaPurr]

@@kylesimmons2631 **in my best G.I. Joe voice** And knowing is half the battle! Lol

[@CR7659]

OK I am going to look for a cooler when I see those in the junkyard. Got to be a way to use one in my van.