Revealing The TRUE COST of My USA Road Trip! GT Black Series Tour

[@Shmee150]

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[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

Shmee150 Great Video I'm glad you were so transparent about your Expense for the AMG GT Black Series Tour and I'm so glad you made it to Newport Rhode inlands safely

[@khabaaustralia]

Tim, is all this on a work visa or can it be done on tourist visa?

[@tedtheturbot]

How much do you get from the content? Does it off set the expenditure? Will you make a profit? Thanks for sharing the info Tim.

[@hz7521]

next time ,ask shinmikeyin how much cost ship Pagani and koenigsegg to several continents...

[@honeybadger0612]

You look like sh*t man. Like a 40 year old 😢

[@Austin_Wingfield]

Me and my boys love your channel. I've been watching for about 10 years and my kids are finally getting into cars because of your videos. Cheers Tim

[@bipbapthegrunt]

Wholesome

[@Austin_Wingfield]

@@bipbapthegrunt thanks man! Gotta show the kiddos some great content

[@aged8570]

Aww

[@sidneygriffiths5737]

Ah mini Shmee's call them Shmee 50 and 75 respectively due to age? Lol

[@Austin_Wingfield]

@@sidneygriffiths5737 7 and 4. Their great kids, but I wanna show them true cars before they grow up in yhe electric world.

[@cannonsloan2783]

It’s crazy to see how consistent Tim has been I remember watching the OG spotting videos over 10 years ago, the blue crew, and now the current videos.

[@bipbapthegrunt]

WOW! I didn’t realise your trip was THAT expensive, but I’m sure I can speak for everyone here when I say we enjoy it

[@krisi.2011]

You knew it wasn't gonna be cheap. The transport for the car alone is big money and hotels food etc big money

[@extendo7137]

Majority of it is right off

[@carlosoruna7174]

@@krisi.2011 I'm shure he wasn't staying at a super8 hotel lol

[@Sonderax]

The money will come back, but you only make these memories once. Thats the best way i can describe this trip. Enjoy yourself Tim!

[@Nazmore]

I love your transparency shmee it gives a glimpse of the stressful work and accounting it takes in order to make sure yoy dont drown in bills

[@stefanudrea44]

Biig big respect for making this public. Personally, I never heard an international KZbinr to tell us about this kind of details. Thanks!

[@HQBProductions]

Tim…you are always very clear on many things and quoting all the costs is very commendable. The cost of £50,000+ is considerable…I hope you can keep going with what must be huge costs…the whole “SHMEE” operation is fascinating…just be careful and don’t overstretch yourself. Now…start driving and take us on your adventure!!😀😀😀😀

[@Jojo44_Racing]

I think it’s really cool and interesting of you explaining all the planning and cost that goes into it and would love to see you do this more often on these trips.. keep the good content coming

[@bal3ez892]

Thanks @Shmee150 for taking us along the journey and breaking down the cost. Superb content!!!

[@rpwdpm]

Honestly Tim, I'd look into the possibility of fitting some all-season tires, at least for the stretches through parts with unpredictable and potentially even worse weather. Plus you'd get a lot more miles out of them.

[@JD-eo7dr]

He's British we are very used to unpredictable weather. Driving in the rain is minor to us Brits

[@nimue325]

@@JD-eo7dr I do find that what Brits call bad weather pales in comparison to bad weather in regions like New England, Colorado, Montana, etc. (Hot weather is hotter, cold is colder too.) Rain is often heavier, as is our snow, which may show up in New England, the upper Midwest, and the Rockies any time now. I think the rain in the UK is much more like the rain in the PNW: there is a fair bit of it, but it tends to fall often and more lightly, rather than the flash flood buckets other regions get. Oh, plus it is hurricane season, which could hit in the diagonal from Maine to Texas, worst in Florida of course.

[@jacobgbrownemedia]

Definitely huge respect for divulging into the expenses of a trip like this- especially being a KZbinr. Most influencers / online personalities wouldn't dream of making their business expenses public as in today's day and age an automotive KZbinr spending 50K on a trip will really piss some (uneducated) people off. So props to you, Tim.

[@MrTimeless101]

Its good to know that no matter what is going on in the world we can always get an epic road trip from Shmee.

[@The_journeyy]

I love these style of videos dealing with costs 😍

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

This has already been an absolutely incredible series. It’s going to be probably the best auto vlog ever made on KZbin in the end… I like that I have at least a month of great content to look forward to..

[@Novaen9]

Appreciate the transparency and the insight. Great content as always!

[@JWP1990]

Tim, your content never ceases to amaze. On your cross country tour, I would love to see it on a dyno jet here in America versus the numbers it put down in Europe. Super curious of the difference, if any! Keep it up 😊

[@Shmee150]

Interesting idea!!

[@krisi.2011]

@@Shmee150 definitely worth a consider !

[@bigalsplanesimplegarage4288]

That so cool that you are in Road Island, great place to bring your AMG. There is a Cars and Coffee event this Sunday the 16th. at Sachuest Beach "second beach" sponsored by the Audrain Auto Museum, hope to see you there...

[@ohedd]

I'm just marveling at the sight of NYC in the background. What an incredible city.

[@icespeak]

To be honest i was not expecting such a high budget, as this kind of trip coast to coast by shipping a car from Europe is in my bucket list, thank you for sharing ! great content as always (been watching you since 10 years, you inspired me a lot through those years !)

[@lenhister]

Shipping the car to the US: $12k USD Shipping the car back to the UK: $6k Insurance: $4k Gas: $2k (minimum) Tires: $6k Service: $1k Hotels: $18k Flights: $8K Total: $57k (excl food & drink) Insane.

[@Consleboy]

Wouldn't AirBNB or staying at someone's place would be way cheaper? @shmee150

[@Binski001]

Shmee150 is one of my absolute fav channels! different than any, such original content, its like getting to go on dream vacation/road trips from your arm chair, alongside someone chill that'd be great to hang with, so good Tim!

[@iBayleyyy]

im glad you do these trips and share them with us all, if i had the money it would be my dream to do this but until then, this is great motivation to keep working on it! love it Tim!:)

[@schumifannreins295]

Mad respect for your honesty.

[@krisi.2011]

Good for you tim, your creating amazing life time memories and exploring the world with your best friend and making a decent living do so .... thats the definition of dream job/ life !!!!!

[@awdken6]

Passed right through my back yard. I live and operate my company on the North Fork of Long Island. Sorry you had such poor weather to drive through. We have some great roads to enjoy, but is cool to see you passed through.

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Fascinating behind the scenes of these large video productions. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

[@at1805]

Excellent video as always! A unique perspective and like your breakdown of the cost. That’s my hometown of Weehawken you started from and cool to see you at the waterfront! I happen to be staying at the hotel right across from the ferry terminal and likely missed you and your crew on that rainy day! Be safe and looking forward to more of your adventure!

[@Fernweh1965]

Very interesting figures Shmee. Especially regarding the hotel costs. I've toured Europe most years since 1989 and without a doubt this is the big money item you can't afford to underestimate when planning a tour.

[@Shmee150]

It's always more than you think

[@TheRobertlonski]

Welcome to the USA, great to have you here for a visit. Looking forward to your USA content again.Hope you have a enjoyable and safe visit.😃

[@rebelranter]

Hats off to you on pushing the boundaries with your channel.

[@Jefe86]

So exciting to know you were in my back yard! I grew in Hampton Bays a short detour from the route you probably took to get to Orient Point. Wish I could have caught a glimpse of the Solarbeam GT on your way through. Hopefully next time!

[@l2etranger]

I hope you had time to drive on the Montauk Hwy / 27A through Lindenhurst. The ferry is a nice shortcut, but you’re at the mercy of scheduling, order, timing, etc… Going north this time of the year is an amazing experience with the changing of the seasons. If it’s in your taste, take the time to appreciate the fall leaf foliage, it’s surprisingly breathtaking if you make it to the mountains. Maine or New Hampshire are some of the great destinations for autumn sightseeing and activities. The rain is unavoidable this time of the year and it is the prelude to the snowfall in few weeks, or months depending on how far north you manage to go. Going westward towards Chicago and the Great Lakes is awesome too, the highways are in acceptable conditions once you’re on the main traveling segments of the highways. The I90 turnpike has been renovated and is more comfortable to ride on. Have fun and safe travels.

[@fenrirslip]

Welcome to the New York/New England Region of the USA, where the rain is absolutely abysmal. It's very surreal seeing you go over the George Washington Bridge, take the Long Island Expressway, and head out to Orient Point. I'm looking forward to seeing what's next on this tour.

[@danzhangmagic]

wow as an og fan and a new yorker, you have no idea how happy i was to see you drive on the road that i used to drive every week to my college campus. so glad ur doing this US tour

[@Shmee150]

Awesome, thanks for watching

[@pnbrwn318]

It’s crazy seeing you in Newport on video. I am frequently out that way and wish I could have met you when you were in town. My daughter stays up with me past her bedtime some nights to watch your videos and I think she would have loved to see the black series in person. Hopefully everything was up to standard during your visit and have a safe trip on the rest of your journey.

[@TomIspeeping]

That was quite a surprise to have shmee say Rhode Island. Hope you have a good time here. The foliage is great this time of year.

[@Fischi4711]

Wow, shipping got really expensive. 30 years ago I shipped two test vehicles from Germany to LA and back (in one container) for around 4000 EUR (4000 DM at that time).

[@renypayne11]

I hope you make it through NY without any issues. As long as your wheels are forged you should be fine. A local Mercedes dealer could easily straighten them if they do bend.

[@ronaldwilliford301]

Shmee I enjoy your videos, they are well worth the money 💰 for your Safety and viewing your Cars!

[@tedfromconnecticut9480]

@shmee150, love having you on the Shmeast coast... enjoy!

[@toddyeager2352]

Great video! I’m sure people will flip out to hear the costs, but thank you for breaking them down and showing us what it really takes to do what you do. I understand it’s a fine line to walk and disclose that information, but in our personal lives and in business, numbers matter. And I for one like to see them. The real numbers.

[@jordanshreds747]

I absolutely love the transparency. I really enjoy the channel and the content

[@davidnicholson6680]

So glad you're seeing a bit of New England, where I grew up. The parts of the country further north into Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are definitely worth seeing if you get a chance. It's very different from the southern and western parts of the country you've visited most frequently.

[@chickenoo8]

I like this transparancy! Keep up the good work, and trust me, many uf us already appreciate the amount of both effort and money ure putting into this. Thanks!

[@Sam-lq2jh]

After the trip it would be interesting if you went over the exact fiqures again to see how close that estimate was...... Also comparing the cost to do the trip vs youtube revenue from the videos of the trip would be interesting.

[@Shmee150]

Not a bad idea actually! We will save a bit on hotels along the way staying with friends, but there will also be other expenses and tolls

[@Sam-lq2jh]

@@Shmee150 Enjoy the trip.... Look forward to following it.

[@YachtReport]

Interesting video in terms of the costs. Of course you driving your own car is part of the appeal of the videos. Enjoy your trip.

[@anthonyn.5351]

your explanation of why you decided to take the black series makes me appreciate my 1le so much more

[@NYC997C2S]

Cross Bronx Expressway w/a GT Black Series while it’s raining…courageous is an understatement.

[@Goxilla]

Wow that´s a lot more than expected but as a viewer I prefer content from "the road". That adds a certain travel-element to the channel which is very enjoyable

[@Bolek989]

Yayyy love that you repped my home - Queens NY. We love having you stateside Tim!

[@Mr.falcone__]

U absolutely right! Extra special to drive ur own car in another county !!! Love it!

[@kelvinblake]

Thanks for giving this insight Tim - really important that honesty engages your supporters

[@chaileeportraits]

Shoutout to the camera man doing a perfect job on grabbing them videos all day for ya.

[@sidneygriffiths5737]

No explanation needed! Your damn right to bring your own car! Like you said the price of leasing an equivalent car of similar specs????? And this makes it so much more personal for you and for Us!

[@timd2809]

shipping is ridiculous at the moment, would have been a fraction of that cost before the pandemic. We ship from far east, used to cost is $850 per container, went up to $7000, still around $5000.

[@Shmee150]

It's truly absurd, it was probably $8,000 return at one point whereas now that's $18,000. Don't forget it's not just the container but the insurance and customs fees too.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I love that car. The color, the performance, the luggage space. Perfect balance if you could only have one car.

[@mickaldinho]

Love these type of videos breaking down the cost of the cars and tours.

[@simonhartley2772]

Enjoy your adventure. 4 years ago my Girlfriend & I drove 8,500 miles across 18 Countries in Europe in my Toyota Avensis, a car I bought to use for work as I was doing 30,000 miles a year plus. It was such a great experience, a great adventure. I love driving and it was a trip we will never forget. Infact we plan to do many similar ones. I'm looking to buy a Mercedes early next year, either a CLA45 AMG or a C43 Coupe so the next trips will be so much more fun. Keep bringing us great content. Thanks

[@seanallen9044]

Shmees surfshark commercial was on point 💯

[@HxTurtle]

very well timed, Tim. "that has been a smooth *thud-thud* sailing."

[@badboykzn1]

Road trips with these iconic cars are so cool yet costly , it's clear you are dedicated and have a passion for cars but realistic at the same time

[@erikchopp2622]

Tim adding a in video add, this trip must be expensive and that guarantees there will be some wicked content coming soon!

[@peterh225]

Thank you for coming back on our questions👍 Enjoy the Ride😀

[@sirremusrobinson1070]

That's cool to know you've passed right by me on the way into Long Island. Yeah it was a little dreary yesterday but you should have the next few days pretty good. Yup New York isn't that friendly with wheels. Enjoy your time here and watch out for some of these drivers. Leaves much to the imagination ..lol safe travels!

[@johnm1008]

Before Tim reveals his reasons for not renting I will say that renting a Corvette Z06 last year cost me just over $1200 for 4 days and didn't include very many miles. I can't imagine how much it would cost to rent an exotic for a couple months and have to pay extra for the mileage. *EASILY* over $1000 a day probably closer to $2000

[@peterkirton4580]

I love road trips ( a quick plug for the best company I have been with Petrolhead Tours who have recently returned from America).I look forward to the content. Have fun

[@gostner02]

Lmao my neck of the woods! I’m from CT and my wife’s family is from Long Island so I make that journey on the ferry with my 370Z quite often. So cool to recognize places in your video. Hope you enjoyed a pretzel and a beer on the ferry as I typically do! Cheers, enjoy your time up here! Sorry the weather wasn’t the greatest

[@VeyzHD]

I really appreciate the honesty with the money point of view! It’s super interesting in my opinion. You earned it so have a nice stay in the US 🤙.

[@velvetjones1856]

You need to check out Tire Rack. Cup 2R tires are $2388 a set. Expect Discount Tire would be comparable.

[@cornfedwyteboy2]

I love seeing you on these trips and actually driving your cars like they were meant to be

[@Shmee150]

Thanks! Trackdays, drag races, and plenty of road trip miles ahead

[@Slayer-33]

This color was the right choice, Tim is a master at choosing color specs.

[@YepYepYepYepYep]

Very interesting cheers for sharing! Always been curious when watching road trip videos! 👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@TheSkarus]

Lmaoo I saw you Shmee. Parked right outside the Audrain Museum shaking hands in Newport! Passed by the GT in my Elantra N. I’m not on that level yet haha! I hope you enjoyed your time here! I know Jay Leno has LOL!

[@HoroscopeLove]

When it rains... use Rain-x and for GREAT fuel mileage use Chemtool B-12

[@PrinceDavid]

Too bad you had so much rain it would have been nice if you checked out more of Long Island where I live! Hope you enjoy your stay in Rhode Island!

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

I like videos discussing your costs. Would be nice if you can add a text overlay for us to keep track of the costs as we watch

[@axeya366]

Reason to get aftermarket wheels for road trips, cruises etc and keep the original to put back on for car shows or when selling it.

[@MrKingTigar]

Good luck and have fun Shmee

[@bharathchand25]

Hey shmee loving this US trip videos

[@Shmee150]

Thank you, glad you're enjoying them

[@josorio211]

I wish I knew you would be in my neighborhood!!! I gotta start checking your site more often

[@tommygun83]

Thankyou for breaking down the costs, really shows the level of dedication you put into your channels. Random thought... Why spend $3000 on soft compound pilot cup 2 R's when most of the miles traveled will just be Highway miles? Wouldn't you be better off just buying a second set of rims and running a more economical tyre for the highway miles, and just shipping the cup 2 R's to a dealership near any tracks that you plan on doing laps at? The dealership could just swap out the tyres for you and then ship the cup 2 R's to the next destination.

[@jayjones3458]

Next tour you will def have to bring the Zenvo!!!:)

[@NicolasEsparza45]

you should get a performance tire that would last at least a little longer than those cup 2’s

[@thimath]

I've said it before... why don't you run all season tires on trips like this? You don't need the high performance that the current tires provide.

[@JakeM218]

If you’re spending this amount of transport a car, you don’t want to be driving a worse version of it, purely to get a bit longer lifespan out of the tyres.

[@mustimustiman9384]

Good to share info about your costs ,,👍👍👍😊😊😊 you’re the best you tuber ,, Tim

[@ejrussell1170]

It wouldn't be a Shmee150 U.S. tour if you didn't bring a little bit of that British weather with you. Thank you for the transparency of the financial breakdown. Very interesting. Looking forward to all the adventures. Safe travels!

[@andygriffiths4910]

Paint job looks amazing in the overcast conditions, so much depth!!

[@TiNkLeR247]

Would be really neat to see that car in Kansas City! There is an orange one I’ve had the privilege of looking at in the area and it was an amazing vehicle

[@jrye3493]

WOW, wish I was paying attention. You were in my neck of the world 🙂Happy driving dude!!!!!

[@DahRidlah]

Thks for that background infos btw if it keeps going at least the return shipping will be cheaper than you expected

[@GF4B]

Thank you for sharing the details. A more interesting question is, will the videos you make on the trip be able to cover the cost of the trip (less, more, just about)? It would be highly interesting to show the numbers if you feel like it. Enjoy!

[@jayb1108]

Thank you for being that open about it all 👍👍👍

[@renehulgreen8650]

I´m going to follow you on this trip, love your storys, but it would be nice if you could point the camera forward, so we can see where you are going. Keep up the great work !

[@Embntl]

Love these sort of videos just u driving and talking quality content this

[@ryanalley2446]

Loved the insights and behind the scenes info! One question: Who is behind the camera that is accompanying you on this trip ? lol

[@1BADECLIPSE]

So glad you stopped by Connecticut!! You should come check at the mass or New Hampshire area!! Lots cool stuff to!

[@TheDoubleFA]

Love how Shmee is giving us the run down and Surf Shark definitely paid all that off

[@ericluba6287]

Come up to New Hampshire I know there is nothing up here to do Except for the scenery but it had be awesome to see you and the car

[@divyanshshrivastava7765]

I loved the cost breakdown and was quite surprised by it,I was expecting it to be way more expensive