The Truth About Buying a Classic Car

Classic car buying. The Truth About Buying a Classic Car, FYI with Scotty Kilmer. Should I buy a classic car. Should you buy an expensive classic car or a cheap classic car? Classic car restoration DIY. Classic American muscle cars. Classic cars explained. Car Advice. Car buying tips. Car buying guide. This was an excerpt from one of my Live Car Talk shows where I answer your car questions Live. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU 5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR 🛠Check out my Amazon Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y 🔥Scotty Shirts and Merch ► goo.gl/pTAeca Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN Scotty on Social: Facebook ► facebook.com/scottymechanic/ Instagram ► instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/ Twitter ► twitter.com/Scottymechanic?lang=en This was an excerpt from one of my Live Car Talk shows where I answer your car questions Live. If you enjoyed it, every Thursday at 1 pm CST and Saturday 10 am CST I live stream and answer your questions!

[@type2523]

Scotty Kilmer what's your opinion about vw vanagons/old buses (my name is kostas by the way )

[@Burkeyy]

Good vid man

[@84marcelors]

Scotty Kilmer what you think about toyota tundra 2007 4.7 x 5.7? What kind of engine is more reliable?

[@pb5191]

Scotty Kilmer Scotty, your advice is invaluable. I appreciate the time you take in explaining an array of different scenarios on car repair. Question: I am aiming toward purchasing a 1984-86 Jeep CJ-7. Any ideas whether this is wise. I've always wanted a jeep and this is my dream vehicle. Thanks

[@alonzoeldenjohnson6341]

Scotty Kilmer hi

[@av8tor261]

My first resto was a numbers matching 1970 Cuda-440. Seven years, $40k and a divorce later it was 100%. The love is the restoring it. Don't think you will make money on it.

[@xilusRipper]

Sweet car man.

[@m42037]

40k that car is worth twice that bro

[@michaelmace924]

Scotty, I'm really liking your new "What I think" videos.

[@wizkaqueefa9003]

^^agree!! Lots of interesting, good to know info

[@skatethelake]

his whoke channel is only "what he thinks" lolol

[@klwthe3rd]

Gotta love the giant head kitty pillow!

[@mohsenkiae5462]

😂😂😂 exactly

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Here's a kitty for ya

[@MrMarkpoole]

The Falcon is a great classic car. I was wanting an old car,and I needed a small truck,so I got a '65 Ranchero. It's a blast to drive,and fairly easy to work on.

[@NebukedNezzer]

I bet ford sold a lot of rancheros.

[@MrMarkpoole]

Those are cool,but I don't have room to park one. My first car was a '59 Dodge wagon. It was huge.

[@joshn938]

Falcons are awesome, and any parts that work for early mustangs will fit on them so you can hop them up.Tons of them around and a lot cheaper than first gen Mustangs... Torinos, Darts, Dusters, and Big Chrysler cars ( Fury, Polara, Newport, etc) can be had for a song as well. All cheap to fix and run.

[@razinhailsharp]

My first car was a '78 Ranchero. I loved that truck even if it wasn't the best looking body style. Hearing about someone else who has a Ranchero of any year always makes me smile. I learned so much from working on that truck.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Falcon reminds me of my grandma, she used to drive that !

[@johnf.hebert1409]

I got a 66 Dodge Dart and its soo easy to work on and thats coming from someone who didn't know what an alternator was a year ago!

[@jakekaywell5972]

With working on vintage iron of any nationality, you have to learn it intimately real quick.

[@johnf.hebert1409]

things ive done so far is change out everything on the firewall, voltage reg, ballast resistor, horn relay, etc etc. Gonna put in a new thermostat 180. two bolts and a gasket/housing. I think every kid should get a classic car to work on first.

[@butterybuttcheeks]

I’m getting a 69/70. Maybe you can give me some tips

[@commando8088]

@@johnf.hebert1409 First? My first car in 2016 was a 64 impala. Never buying a modern car. Hate how ugly and junk new cars are. My current 69 impala is more reliable than all my friends modern 2000s cars.

[@lamuerte7012]

Is it a good daily?

[@aspieotaku3580]

Get a modern classic like the panther platform. They are numerous and cheap to buy initially, the crown vic police model is a good example.

[@NothingButRye]

My current car (also my first) is a 1970 ford maverick. 200 I6 engine. Pretty reliable, super easy to work on and dam cheap to insure! As long as you do the work yourself they are great cars. Had it for 5 years now. Bought it with 38000 miles on the clock!

[@NothingButRye]

Yes, its only a 5 Didget Odometer. But it is in much to goodshape to be 138000 Miles. It sat the vast majority of its life. Mavericks arent worth to much, paid a fair price. car sat outside its whole life. But then again who knows it probably could have 138000 miles. Still a great car :D

[@waltschannel7465]

NothingButRye Maverics like Falcons were built on Mustang chassis, but never got respect. That makes em a great first classic car!

[@pwilki8631]

NothingButRye that was my second car back in 84. 6 cyl, 3 on the tree, but i moved it to the floor.

[@ew1usnr]

I had a 1970 Ford Maverick with a 200 and an automatic back in 1980. I never had a problem with it .

[@dirtroadcowboy]

My daily driver is a '67 Cougar, and my wife has an '80 El Camino. They're both easy to work on, and parts are cheap and available everywhere.

[@HELLHAMMERHANDHIX]

Dirt Road Cowboy ...not sure I'd want a 67 cougar unless she paid for dinner !!!

[@bojackson6714]

@@HELLHAMMERHANDHIX cool not your cup of tea but theres alot of other folks that would love to have a mercury cougar...

[@everestsdriveway366]

I’m 17 years old and I have a 67 cougar! I just finished working on it but got frustrated and stopped. Gonna fix it. Love the car but I gotta say sometimes that it is frustrating.

[@Briley-gc8wn]

@@everestsdriveway366I relate, I’m 19 with a 66’ Oldsmobile 98 Factory *automatic* climate control, it works fine for the most part but every now and then being literally the 1st automatic ac and stuff it can be a pain Other than that cars amazing condition and drivability, big 425 rocket

[@m42037]

​@@Briley-gc8wnLMAO, ok kid no no no where near the first AC cars, AC came out in the early 50s. My 66 Galaxie had AC, power windows, power seat loaded. I'd like a 58 DeSoto with AC front AND rear AC PW loaded

[@rorilovita8150]

Beware of rust hiding below the shiny new paint jobs on the old classics. Pay less for faded or original paint because you are more likely to see where the rust resides. I know from experience.

[@WolfCommander]

Classic car I want (aside from RX-7 FD3S) 69' Corvette Stingray, oooh them curves. Black or Ruby Red, of course, looks like a beast in those colors.

[@dennisduran8500]

When Scotty said your car could backfire from low electrical output it reminded me of my 72 Riviera. When I turned the headlights on that thing would backfire like you wouldn't believe. Now I know why. Thanks Scotty great show you have.

[@howardg2435]

I was just thinking about the first topic of buying a classic car cost effective. I grew up during the 70s and 80s, and I remember seeing lots of AMC Pacers. Yes the old "Goldfish bowls." I may want to buy one for myself. AMC (American Motors Corporation) actually made pretty good cars back in the day. We owned an AMC Jeep Wagoneer in the 1970s.

[@NebukedNezzer]

yesterday I saw a couple jokesters on youtube making fun of Scotty. I left no comment or like/dislike. You are doing things well when you have jealous naysayers trying to get in on your game. I just ignore such crap. Yes, Scotty, only God is perfect. You're heart is in the rite place and thats what matters.

[@robs1852]

NebukedNezzer Scotty is secretly planning on finding them and then beating them with a rusty muffler

[@BRollOffroad]

i'm here because someone was talking trash about him on another video, all press is good press.

[@Cryptonymicus]

This is WAY BETTER than the half hour or longer videos covering 20+ different questions because I don't have time for long videos and I'm not interested in all things auto-mechanical.

[@biff1tannen]

50 years as a mechanic?? And a young mechanic in the 60's...?? Wow!! You look's like you are only 50 years young😊👍 Fantastic

[@josephsamsor1698]

Biff 1 Tannen probably more like 60+

[@steelisthemeal]

Biff 1 Tannen right!!!!

[@m42037]

The guy's 70ish we're living longer kids

[@ramivalencia]

I almost bought a 1968 Pontiac Firebird for $7,100 on EBay more than 10 years ago. It needed a few tweaks and fixes to make it a daily driver, but I just didn't feel confident buying a car online. It would be worth a lot more today. I ended up not buying it and instead saved the money for a down payment on a home. It was the right decision.

[@KylePetersonDmaster223]

I bought a 6-cylinder 1966 Ford Mustang as my first classic. It's just a little 3-spd, 200cid but it's mine.

[@georgelackey622]

I got a '75 Pontiac Astre , 265 v8 , 700r4 $500. Drove it home just needed 3 coats of bad paint removed, Doing body work now. Really solid for the age, runs great!

[@kirpalrodas3751]

Scotty the man, the legend

[@oBlackCoffee]

My mechanic takes parts, but no warranty if i bring my own part.

[@favioescalon528]

Because if the customer buys the part then is on their own since they bought the piece of shite but if the mechanic buys the part then he has to take responsibility if he bought that piece of shite of a part

[@waltschannel7465]

I'm a good amateur mechanic myself so I get the parts issue. Had a Buick Regal with a bad cat that I didn't know how to diagnose. I took it to a good mechanic along with brake pads i was about to install. He agreed to install, but warned me they might squeal. The pads were fine, but I got rear ended shortly after, so it didn't matter! 😂

[@Rajiveee]

Y cant everything in life be like this, Straight factual answers with no BS.... Love scotty fromm India

[@mikemorales1725]

Scotty, you really offer the best advice!

[@scottykilmer]

thanks for the support!

[@bobmigarski283]

80s elcaminos/montes are by far the easiest cars to work everything is right there withs lots of room...once you get rid of the 800 lbs of emission crap especially the smog pump

[@jakekaywell5972]

Well, even though I likely overpaid for my '62 Studebaker GT Hawk, it's been a very worthwhile experience so far! Lots of documentation, immaculate condition, intriguing and attractive aesthetics, and a bulletproof drivetrain all make for one very good automobile.

[@craigdoriety9798]

I still have my first car that I got at 16 inv1976. A Chevy Nova that originally had 230 straight 6 with 3 speed manual. Saved up my money and my dad and I swapped in a 327 and Muncie 4. Ridiculously easy swap. Car is going through restoration and upgrade now. Lots of memories with that little Nova. Almost feel it is a part of me.

[@davidpaul5465]

I currently have two mechanics that appreciate my bringing parts. They have come to know that I bring the right parts. Secondly, they are not on the hook when a part fails. In defense of mechanics charging a reasonable markup on parts: It takes time to identify, locate and procure parts. Additionally, costs of doing business rent/mortgage on shop, utilities and time redoing a job because of a part failure. These costs must be covered or the next time you need service your mechanic will not be there! Merry Christmas to all Mechanics and a Happy New Year Too!

[@djevrekdzija]

Hi Scotty! I have big respect for your work. I'm a big rig driver,not a mechanic.But I know lot about cars and trucks,and I know a lot of mechanics,and have spent lots,and lots of time with them,so I know you're a good one! You bring closer many thigs to average driver. And that is priceless for people who don't know anything about their vehicles,but they are willing to learn,not just to turn the key and drive off. One question (of a many I would ask you): You told us about changing oil in automatic transmission in 50000 miles. (some say in VW DSG even in 20000 mls).And I agre with you.. But,all transmission specialist here in my country say same (50.000) for manual gearbox,if you want to last and shift smoothly for long time. I agree with them too. Doing it personally in my cars for long time.(and there are "experts" who think,by habbit,that we should pour more,when there is a lack of fluid. I think that they don't know that all fluids are hygroscopic,and that changing fluid in brakes,steering and gearbox is just big fraud of big companies and authorised dealers) What is your opinion about that? Greetings from Serbia!

[@FordGTmaniac]

If you're starting out buying a classic car, I'd recommend a VW Beetle, either an original model or the Super Beetle. They're cheap because they made them by the millions, they're easy to work on with parts readily available, and with most of the weight being over the driven wheels they get surprisingly good traction regardless of the weather or road conditions.

[@matthewnicholson884]

Dustin ok yes they run cheaper and the parts are eaisier to get but, and im sorry to say, VW beatles dont look right XD too small of a car for me.

[@thedonofbgfmakoflatty172]

I couldn't agree except for one minor detail... Any year or model of VW as long as it came with 5 lugs nuts per wheel assembly. I believe 67 was the last year of the 5 lugs, it was also the first year for a 12 volt electrical system... Buying a 75 super beetle, with fuel injection and air conditioning is still going to be just what it is.. Few more months of saving for a pre 67 I feel will be worth it..especially when the 48 Ida's are screaming or the 45 side draft on the pull thru turbo system.

[@pwilki8631]

Dustin they are death traps. But i had a half dozen or so some 35 years ago.

[@thelifeoftony2439]

I bought my first classic at 16, 1978 Chevy c10 swb I’m 18 now and I’m still not done, but I’m doing a full restoration, it’s fun and they come out awesome! Its expensive to do everything though.

[@Pragmatist1st]

My advice is to be able to/learn how to do a lot of your own work. Engine work is easy. Learn to do basic welding, wiring, etc. And don’t be afraid to try. Cars are not rocket science. Basic intelligence, patience, persistence, and the right tools (many of which you can borrow for free from Autozone) are the key/will go a long way. My saying is, “I have more time than disposable income.” I worked on brakes for two days once because I refused to pay what repair shops charge. The internet and KZbin are your friend. If not, you better be rich.

[@michaelmace924]

OMG, I hate when customers wanna buy their stuff. I do HVAC and you run into people who think they can save some money buying junk from online or from an auction. I will not do it. I like to stand behind my work and you just can't do that in that situation.

[@stpbasss3773]

Michael Mace I feel you I do vehicle wraps and I hate it when a customer goes and buy's the material themselves and get a cheap brand making my job harder and take longer and not look as good.

[@Buuboi214]

There ain’t many trustworthy people out there like the dealership nothing but scams. Rip off for the parts, rip off for the labor, rip off just showing up there.

[@giovannifoulmouth7205]

One of my dream cars is a classic Charger.

[@m42037]

1966

[@boondocker7964]

My first car was a 1967 Falcon, 3 speed stick, used $1200, 28k miles in 1969, when I got out of the USMC, drove it for 10 years.

[@robbyrob8349]

Here’s some advice on buying a classic car. Buy one that’s already done. It’s cheaper.

[@ExSkyCyclePilot]

Read this in a forum once... "Buying a classic muscle car, then being surprised that it only gets eight miles per gallon is like marrying a hot blonde and being surprised when she doesn't cook and clean"...

[@jameswitter2055]

This video is perfect for what I was wanting to know. I am also wanting to have a classic car project. Awesome video as always Scotty.

[@markadkins9290]

Love your channel!

[@michaelmace924]

Try an 80's G-body. Talk about easy to work on and lots of parts. Those are some of the last rear wheel drive cars and are gonna shoot up in price in the near future.

[@societyschild6055]

My local guy wanted $160.00 to replace an inner tie rod end on a 2005 Jeep plus alignment---$60.00. I knocked it out for $24.00 with a Moog part and set the toe, using the old school method. Feel sorry for someone that can't fix their own cars.

[@jdigitalseven7]

Yea they want to mark it up 200% it seems. If I cant do it and they wont use my oem/performance parts, then there are plenty of people who will! OEM parts come with a good warranty for a reason and fit perfectly. Never had any troubles with same parts that came on car vs aftermarket.

[@societyschild6055]

They're in the business to make money...bending the customer over a rail is quite different story. Once bitten... they don't return.

[@randalsavage790]

societyschild god forbid a business should want to make money! The nerve of some people huh?

[@societyschild6055]

That shop didn't make any money, Randal...I did it for the guy for $24.00 :) Those prices are excessive. Big difference between an honest profit vs rape. That's a quick $100.00 job for any fair minded shop.

[@latino914]

societyschild fixed or repaired daily.

[@gotskinn]

I CAN'T wait to catch your next live video. I have questions. My husband thinks I'm stupid and I have some good questions lined up. Some of them have bets between us. I can't wait! Girls understand things too.

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Also a clean rust free sedan is better than buying a rotten coupe. I built a more door on a major budget. Nothing wrong with it. Just value isn’t as high as 2 dr. Mid 70s cars are plentiful.

[@jackwood8307]

My first car was a 65 ford falcon 4 door, Straight 6, Love that car! Paid a 100 bucks for it and sold it for 150! Last good car deal I’ve had!

[@randymurray934]

That was really good info on the back firing.. I did not know this. Cheers

[@VenomGT87]

My recommendation on buying a project is to buy the cool body on frame car you can afford but be willing and ready to learn on it how to fabricate. I say body on frame because you can easily swap parts for newer model parts that are cheaper and easily available in the junkyards, make the engine carbureted and learn from there. Once you understand the basics you can get fancy with EFI, plug on coil ignitions and so on. Something I learned is to never settle for the lesser once you gain footing and have a good conceptual understanding of what a project car is (really expensive legos is the analogy I give most)

[@itsnotme07]

I recently had some suspension work done on my 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited and I was kinda surprised that the shop in Dallas said I could buy the parts myself and bring them over or they could do it. Like you said Scotty....while I can lookup a part number with the best of them, I'm no expert and maybe I'd get all the right parts or maybe not, either way, the shop gets paid to install/uninstall them....so I had the shop order the parts (they didn't mark them up) and do it right the first time.

[@marcelhickman1454]

Would a 72’ Montego be a good classic car for someone starting out? I’m also 24 years old

[@shaserv]

I like you Scotty, you tell folks the real deal. Keep up the good work. Thank you. Wish more mechanics was like you.

[@TheRealJeff984]

DONT go with a classic Jeep to start with for the law of Jeep states, "What shall go wrong will go wrong, and what can can not break will break." My wallet cries every night.

[@willrc5731]

My great grandpa bought the same service jeep he drove in ww2. He's owned it for 76 years now. No problems what so ever. Granted the engine and trans were rebuilt in 2001. And the wood had to be replaced after the hurricane in 2004.

[@tonybrown9875]

The best "classic" is a beater, drive it till the big bill comes then discard and get another. It can be the cheapest way to stay on the road and relatively stress free. Laugh at the dings, dents and vandalism.

[@borginator1493]

1:03 Vegito!

[@mchristr]

A classic car sales purchase is a minefield for the average buyer. Be very cautious when dealing with those type of businesses. When somebody advertises "frame off" or "rotisserie" restoration ask for photo or video documentation. They usually don't have any because they bought the car to flip. Do a lot of research or bring/hire someone who knows the classic car business and can vet the purchase.

[@seriouspowerwashing458]

Scotty obviously I love your videos and I did battle your adversaries on KZbin telling them off on your behalf only thing I can say about the video is pulled back alittle on those extra pictures in the corners that's all .. not too many pictures it distracts myself from what you're saying otherwise another awesome video!

[@squidboy0769]

I liked these clips you make from your live stream. All these little pearls of wisdom shouldn't get lost to the ether....

[@BSE1320]

Project cars, like racing, is a money hole. Do it because you like to do it, NOT to make money.

[@youbube0040246]

I decided one time to buy cheap starter online, 5 months later I had to replace it, paid again and my mechanic told me exactly what to buy and where this time. I learned the hard way.

[@JOSHAENFJ]

Love the pics it helps us see what you mean !!

[@normogaard1]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE 65 FALCON HAS BASICALLY THE SAME ENGINE AND PARTS AS THE 68 STANG FAST BACK. so saying don't buy the stang and do buy the falcon is not good advice. as long as you can afford the stang initial cost.

[@rodneyakjohnson451]

Some mechanics lie about how much it cost ... u find the exact one for a cheaper price and theyll bullshit about this and that .... had that done before autoshop put on parts that wasnt even the brand he said it was

[@NebukedNezzer]

A mustang is just a restyled falcon anyway.

[@1066gaz]

Yep you gotta buy OEM parts for major items on your car such as timing belt kit,alternators,water pumps CV gaitors,drop links,track rod ends. Pattern brake pads,rotors,gaskets etc are usually ok. Pattern CV gaitors last 1-2 years for example whereas OEM ones last 7+ years and inner ones last even longer because they dont move as much as the outer ones.

[@kermitefrog64]

Excellent advice on buying parts. My biggest issue right now is constantly having to replace my starter on my 1981 Mercedes 240d diesel. I have gone through 5 starters in the last year and a half. Either O'Reillys is selling cheap starters or something else is wrong. I have another O'Reilly's starter that I replaced on 7/21/18. AAA checked the batteries on wires and they were good. O'Reilly's checked the starter on the machine and it did nothing. This time it was the Wilson starter from O'Reilly's. This starter lasted 11 months, so it did better than the Ultima's which is the store brand from O'Reilly's. I even have a a new ignition switch on the car that I put in around November of last year that I purchased from Mercedes Source. With the Ultima I just put on the first 2 times trying to start it spun the motor but the solenoid would not engage the bendix gear. Everytime it is the same problem that the solenoids go bad.

[@m42037]

Mercedes Benz sells parts for all the cars ever made almost, if you continue to buy junk from China this will happen

[@iDIL53]

Reminded me when 1997, I bought a 17years old FIAT 127... fun car, learnt a lot from it but had to give up when the engine blew up the second time.. Heck! When changing the clutch plate, took 3days to look for the spare part. Only to realised at a spares shop when saw a very similar clutch plate with the FIAT 127 but for another totally different car model.. took out the worn FIAT clutch plate and put it side by side - it WAS the same.. apparently the FIAT was using the same clutch plate as the VOLVO 240!!!...

[@spadesofpaintstudios1719]

I’m glad I know now not to buy an over expensive older car because I was really thinking about it 😂

[@TeeroyHammermill]

I prefer OEM parts in nearly all cases whenever possible-including brake pads/shoes. They always fit, they always work like they're suppose to, they usually last far longer than aftermarket parts.

[@barryjohnson990]

With the a/c & backfire issue, I will always check the battery cables first. 8 out of 10 times it's that simple.

[@chargermaster586]

Just buy a Falcon a Mustang is just a Falcon on steroids.

[@bunning63]

charger master The truths out!

[@mrHoppedupford]

Or get a cougar.

[@ew1usnr]

Cougars are cool. I get a kick out of Scotty liking 1965 Falcons.

[@streetstallion]

A 1967 mustang coupe with the 200ci inline 6 is a good start to

[@joeneri150]

If you're not into Fords, then get a Nova, El Camino, Dart/Duster, or a Monte Carlo.

[@Ladco77]

My mechanic charges roughly twice for parts what I could buy them for. But, he also warranties the work for both parts and labor. The labor charge is there regardless, so I chalk up the price markup on the parts as the cost of the warranty. Since he stands behind his work and does good work, I'm okay with that.

[@birdonson]

are international harvester pickups good classics? I'm looking at a 59. not sure how available parts are :/

[@jnkggl]

Generally, unless you go for 4-door, 63-65 Falcons aren't cheap. One might want to look for a Fairlane or Comet.

[@jordancarlson6556]

I like these kinds of videos that are clips from the streams for people who dont get to watch them.

[@TBONE21RZR]

Scotty, the kitty pillow in the background is cracking me up

[@cammontreuil7509]

Our family has 4 classic cars. And we'll get another one.

[@Slane583]

Another tip for classic cars. Don't go for a classic car that has high popularity. High popularity = High demand and High demand = High price tag regardless of condition. Going for something like a Chevy Nomad is going to be cheaper than a Chevelle, Bel-Air, or El Camino. Even going with some models of Corvette's will get you a decent affordable project car because they're more despised by the car snobs. So you can get an awesome, (if somewhat underpowered) sports car. Time and research helps out big time. Personally, I'd love to have a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado. You can get one for a decent price as people hated them for being front-wheel drive.

[@moses1142]

Hi Scotty what would be your dream classic to rebuild?

[@readbetweenthelineslll1635]

Love the falcon advice.

[@k0edby22]

You should do a video review of the 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT with the 5 speed manual. Do research on the last year (completely different suspension) model Fiero, it is a future classic, this mid engine American car deserves it’s spotlight for one of the coolest cars of the 80’s.

[@casualagent7250]

BANANA it was great in the end....then production stopped The Mazda Miata WAS definitely a poofters car

[@pwilki8631]

BANANA total junk. One of gms biggest toilets.

[@m42037]

Too modern we're talking about classic cars 1970s on back not almost 90s plastic computer vars

[@jeffwoods9666]

My first car was a 1969 Camaro. It was 1995 I was 14. Then my daily was a 88 Camaro. Then I got a 66 Nova. As far as parts go I hate customers that buy their own parts. One good thing about it I don’t have to go get it. You give me crap to install !!! I install crap lol I tell them you get what you pay for.

[@chatonator1]

Love that kitty pillow behind ya scotty

[@dannyg8999]

Scotty, I have a knack for 69 Chevy Chevelle. Do you think it will be good investment? Any weak spots on that car? Thank you in advance!

[@jimmycarter9099]

Love your videos

[@TheNipps123]

These videos are great, small yet informative !

[@markallison8108]

From someone who owns an old classic car. Buy a car in your budget and get one in the best condition you can get it in. Body work is extremely expensive. Keep it in a garage if possible and never drive it in the winter when the roads are salted.

[@markallison8108]

Jr ALEXANDER Maryland and yes they salt the roads like crazy here too. The East Coast is the official rust belt for cars.

[@Troph2]

Get a Z31 300zx (84-89) sporty, DIRT cheap with heaps of used parts and has a classic look.

[@mr.mention5308]

I love this channel!

[@jrg7951]

Rust is the deal breaker on classic cars. That will be the highest expense to fix any classic. Look under the car at the floorpans.

[@vampire64]

I had a mechanic who is independent from the dealership and sent me to go buy a part from the dealership and gave me his mechanics registered number. That number discounted parts from the dealership. Most time mechanics can find the part cheaper since they buy more parts and get special discounts regular consumers can't get.

[@damiengalvan1449]

I have a 1972 Ford mustang with 351 Cleveland it's been sitting in the driveway 15+ years hasn't been turned on or anything is it worth trying to fix it (carburetor was the original issue) or is it just a money pit

[@MothershipVideos]

Love these short sharp posts Scotty.

[@dazednconfusedrn]

Should i buy and use a 1969 Cadillac coupe deville as my daily driver?

[@m42037]

Yes just don't drive it in the winter

[@LawnWrangler323]

I had a 64' Ford Falcon in good condition and loved it but my mom sold it when I took a trip to New York haha

[@ghostunix731]

Hello Scotty I like motorcycle better because batchlorism and I think people buy classic cars because they are comfortably obsolete. I think in the next 10years if practical electric cars exist in terms of being overall cheaper overal then gas cars then service to convert classic cars to ups with exsist.

[@Timetravel1111]

Good points a classic car that I can still get parts for.

[@meatrocket1]

The Chantex commercials got to go!! Can’t skip em either 😡

[@dannycordon3026]

Love the choice of using the Subaru Sti as the backfire picture!

[@bendy1808]

Scotty i bought a $50 valao altinater with warren out brushes put new brushes in it 5000km later I,m going to put new bearings in to hows them red apples

[@masterwrench4252]

OMG! Scotty you so right! The quality of replacement parts has gone in the toliet. I gotta tell ya. After 45 years in the biz...bro, I'm done.

[@SirTools]

Good advice Scotty !

[@bonniekeating9565]

Scotty I disagree on customer supplying parts . I want the mechanic to concentrate on the labor of the job not searching for parts. Also I like to upgrade my parts also (suspension great example) I agree having a mechanic put on low end parts and blame him for failure down the road is not right. The cat pillow rocks- I have a similar one of a Siamese. What is your thoughts on a used 1991-1994 F150 with the 4.9L straight 6 4 X 4 w/5spd manual ? Not a speed demon but that old 4.9L can last over 200k !! LOVE the body style- Last of the real trucks in my opinion.

[@mcjonner]

Hey scotty could you do a video on best and worst choices within a vehicle class? I'm looking to buy a mid-large size family sedan around $10-12 500 and am leaning towards a 2015 camry. I like the accords too and like the newer Mazda 6 the most, but am unsure of the reliability and cost of ownership compared to the Toyota and Honda. Thanks Another comparison I would be interested in is pick up trucks, best and worst.