Should I Change Cars?

In this video, I test drive a Japanese Ultra-Mini, not quite a Kei-Car to potentially replace my 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS. See what used car shopping in Kyiv, Ukraine is like in 2024.
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[@SiggyMe]

Being an old horse trader I like the way you handled the decision making on this. When it comes to clutch and transmissions they can be expensive. The headlights could be electrical and that can be expensive. The air could be the compressor, the lines, or the radiator. You are presented problems in three major systems that is a flag. Its even better to spend a bit more and get a used car without the flags. I saw he checked the tail pipe. You check that tail pipe for oil burning. The head for oil leaks. You said that maybe the oil was low that could be another flag. You should meet the person where they keep the car and look at the spot where they park to check for oil leaks. You might not have thought about that one. There will be other used cars to check out. You got a car that is running right and you have taken care of it. The car you want to buy you don't know if he has burned the cylinders and values suffer from fail to change oil correctly. You probably know all these things. Good call. Have a great day.

[@SutterKrump]

You sell horses?

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

Yup he got all the important stuff covered ^^

[@SiggyMe]

In another lifetime racing horses 4th generation horseman. Then changed fields a couple of times. 😎

[@BigBird-m3e]

Engine liters Low miles no accidents 1 owner.

[@curiousnomadic]

Agree

[@Brian19616465]

Johnny, worked on cars for 30 years. Toyota or Honda...don't waste your time on anything else. Good luck Johnny 👍

[@jonnysmith1516]

I agreed with your suggestion since you're a mechanic. I trust Toyota than Honda. My second choice is Honda. I have a friend who is a US police driving police Dodge challenger. It is a scrapped car he said. Break down all the time.

[@toohappytobehomesick]

I've just bought a Hybrid Toyota Yaris here in Italy and it was a great choice!

[@meinfaustkampf8221]

Cayenne, a badge that you made it, sexy as hell, and already in near mint condition, keep it.

[@MarkGalbraithVideos]

A 2008 Suzuki Swift with that mileage in such poor condition is barely worth $1,000, so the seller's asking price seems a little adventurous. Personally, I would keep and enjoy the Cayenne. It's a lovely model in the right colour and in nice condition.

[@stevesanelli90]

Van de Kamp to the rescue! What a legend! 2nd hand cars are always a gamble Johnny. Replace the windshield and you’ll have a new car! Seriously, if you were to sell the Cayenne, how much could you sell it for & is it worth your time? It will devalue more, but the Mongol warrior needs a German chariot!

[@beorlingo]

I very much appreciate this YT favourite series of mine "Johnny and his old Porsche". Ofc I watched the last one, but forgot to comment. It was such a thriller! Ride on Johnny boy!

[@wilburbonzo]

Get a Lada to match your soviet apartment

[@Tetiana-wh7bh]

Та ні, краще це запорожець 😅

[@BigBird-m3e]

I like the potential of the Lada It looks nice. I personally prefer something with more power.

[@anthonytr9685]

Need a powerful Lada

[@udviqler]

A car is an absolutely necessary thing in Kyiv nowadays as a means of quick and far escape in case of 02/24/24 type emergency. For that reason I’d get something with diesel engine and good (= not city) clearance. Used 4x4 Karoq or Tiguan to be able to drive 500+ km without refueling

[@vincentadams4223]

100% agree. A diesel SUV is the perfect car for Ukraine. You get a lot of stuff into the trunk in case of an emergency, it has a long range and it's more comfortable to drive a car like this, since there are still roads in Ukraine that haven't been fixed yet. I hope he reads this.

[@curiousnomadic]

That's false. The trains proved the quickest escape as they don't run out of gas after 400 miles. Ukraine proved how essential trains are especially during wartime and highlighted the US' desperate need for them.

[@curiousnomadic]

@@vincentadams4223 Agree with the diesel thing too but he needs something that gets 50mpg so he can drive far.

[@udviqler]

@@curiousnomadicNope. Trains get cancelled if their lines pass by an unsafe area any close - remember whole regions of Chernihiv and Sumy whose train service was halted a day before the invasion. The only known example is evacuation trans from (relatively safe) Kyiv to (even safer) Lviv. Also, the range of 400 mi mentioned is enough to find an escape from a sieged region.

[@curiousnomadic]

@@udviqler They weren't though. The only way to escape was via the trains. The gas stations won't be operating and it isn't safe to fly.

[@JLBREMER]

Sell it and bank the money. Then get a scooter or something lol. If you travel a lot you don’t need a vehicle. Just use the metro.

[@magic_hotel]

I'm driving around in a Ford Focus, close to top of the range, so some nice trims and accessories. It's 8 years old, yet super reliable, and absolutely the cheapest car to maintain or get parts for. Quite roomy in the front, and with a 125bhp 1.0 litre Ecoboost engine it's not too thirsty, but has the acceleration of a 1600cc normally aspirated car. Quite honestly, you could get one with a high mileage and then with long periods of dormancy, it would eventually become low mileage. Another option is to get an eBike. My brother has one and loves it. Leave it charging overnight and it will take you over long distances quite fast, and with the minimum of effort if you want it to. Moreover, it would help with your get-fit campaign, as you can conserve the battery by riding it manually whenever you get the urge.

[@mikeses4392]

Good choice to pass on the Suzuki and keep the Cayenne.

[@curiousnomadic]

Good choice to pass on the Suzuki. Neutral to keep the Porsche. He should get rid of it.

[@astyanax905]

Nooooo spoilers!!! :D

[@jepolch]

My favorite car was my 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo that I drove til the wheels fell off (not literally). At the end I donated it to the local public radio station and got an AWD SUV. The Monte Carlo was my sports car and my SUV is my wheelchair. XD

[@grozint]

Phew! Glad to see you come to your senses regarding keeping the Porsche. That little car would be a pain in the snow.

[@curiousnomadic]

Yes absolutely. Car guy here. Get something that gets 50 miles per gallon, probably diesel so you can actually go places without it killing you. Older diesel vw passats got 1000 miles to the tank. I'm sure the newer cars are better than those. Make sure it is comfortable so it doesn't give you a headache. 7:20 Yeah frick like that Vitara. 5.1l/100km is 46mpg! Man cars in Europe really get way better fuel economy. Thank you Vladim! What a relief you didn't get that old beater which was worth less than half of what that guy wanted. To put it in perspective I saw n the US a 2014 Ford Focus manual trans (40mpg) that I was thinking of looking at with less than 100,000 miles and nothing wrong with it for $3900 that you know will last 20 more years Someone snatched it up though. I thought it would take a while because hardly anyone drives stick in the US anymore but it was gone fast. Consider Renaults, Fords and Mazdas. All really good cars (incl. Ford Europe). Mazdas are usually built in Japan so they'll be good. Scotty Kilmer recommends those.

[@1Reddd]

Johnny! Look into getting something like a Land Cruiser or Lexus LX! It'll be something you're familiar with in terms of size and luxury except MUCH more reliable and easier to maintain. They may not have the gnarly exhaust note or the handling capabilities of the Porsche, but boy do they demand absolute respect when on the road, there's a reason so many leaders and diplomats choose it as their SUV of choice around the world. It will however drink your lunch money, they're thirsty beasts. But they're engineered to perfection, they will never leave you stranded, they'll always get you to and from your destination, they're very comfortable and spacious, they're insanely capable in the instance that you DO need to take it off-road, and they're tough as tanks.

[@JohnnyFD]

Those are WAYYYY to big for a city in Europe.

[@1Reddd]

@@JohnnyFD Really? I thought they were fairly popular in that region of the world?

[@JohnnyFD]

Not in Kyiv. People here drive normal sized cars, sedans, CUVs and hatchbacks.

[@-Yurkey]

Your car is your car and you'll always find the inferiority in every other car you test drive compared to your car...I was thinking of getting rid of my Ford Mondeo station wagon second-to-last gen for the last gen but when I sat down in one I was like "cool leather, nice stitching...but it feels more claustrophobic than my car...cool LED headlights, but the trunk is def smaller...cool gadgets like adaptive cruise, android auto...but the steering is electric (no more direct feel hydraulic steering)" ...and so I just decided to keep my old car until it's ready for the scrapper...

[@habafflof]

I remember the video when u first go the Cayenne. Then your body control module needed repair right away

[@cambodianriverpig7613]

Vadim is the man

[@steven9541]

Selling at the perfect time since that front window crack can't get much bigger😮😂

[@brianjschumer]

He refuses to fix that, Im surprised he doesnt tell the viewers the advantage of having a crack in the windshield, i would bet his phone glass is busted as well

[@tka1528]

He's to cheap to have it fix is all

[@curiousnomadic]

@@tka1528 Don't know if he's cheap since he's wasteful on some things like the Porsche. He's definitely not frugal which is getting the best value.

[@sonicmoj1]

Me too. I've commented on every video to chang that windshield. El cheapo!

[@niceguy9790]

he got a porsche but not porsche money.

[@johndewey6358]

If I were you, I would buy either a Toyota or Honda with low miles. Most Toyota and Honda engines will go for 200,000 miles and start requiring major repairs at that 200,000 miles. I believe brands like Subaru or Suzuki will not be as good as the Toyota or Hondas. Not sure why your tires cost $3000 for your Porsche. If you have Costcos in Ukraine buy your tires from Costco and I always pay a little more and buy Michelines. Remember if the tires are new but they are old stock (have sat in the shop for a long time they start to break down sooner, always check the date when the tires were made, there are letters and numbers on the tire that tell you the production date). I think a Toyota Camry or a Honda Accord are really good cars and their size match your body! Rather than a small Suzuki.

[@countmeout8670]

Stick with your Porche I reckon. I've got an older, automatic Mitsubishi Challenger V6 which is a 4x4 and while I don't need the off-road side of it any more (I moved into town) I enjoy having a car I step up into rather than having to lower myself into. Lower back and hip issues make that a must have. So it costs a bit more to run but, so what. I like it, even though it bounces around a bit and rattles as well. Your Porche sounds like a comfortable ride and can handle various scenarios which gives you flexibility.

[@jaysimpson6857]

Well it’s made for some great content, I’ve especially liked seeing the Porsche specialist garage helping you out, what a great service and prices they gave you, I wish I had a Porsche garage that operated with that level of honesty in my city.

[@ericgorder1]

Johnny that car's motor is so light you could lift out the motor with your hands to change the clutch. It's nice to have a small 1.3L engine and they are easy to work on.

[@BigBird-m3e]

Engine liters are way too small.

[@curiousnomadic]

That's true but that car was junk

[@ericgorder1]

@@BigBird-m3e This is Ukraine, smaller roads and smaller parking lots. It won't be practical to have a big engine sized car like a 5.7L Chevy pickup. Lol.

[@BigBird-m3e]

@@ericgorder1 right. Makes sense of Toyota or Honda. Best overall pros over cons. I live in the state of Texas. I don't own a pickup. I would but I don't.

[@olikat8]

I have a blacked-out D2 Audi A8L Quattro (aka "The Slav Mafia Machine") and a D4 Audi A8L with the 4L TT that has APR bits on it. Definitely not cars I drive everyday, they are large- I do like the Jimny, normally cruise a glorified Ford Escape to work. As far as 4WD is concerned, have an ex-ranch truck- Ford F350 Super Duty crew cab, Warn bumper & winch, long bed. I have acreage & re-do vintage cars, so it is very handy, but again- not a daily driver. About 25' long, weighs 4 tons empty

[@vladrazym9955]

Okay, my previous comment was deleted for some reason, but anyway: summer tires dont cost 3k in Ukraine, you can shop online for about 150-200$ brand new tires, there are plenty of them, you don't need to buy the best. Also, never trade-in your car, you want even get half of it's real price. You can always sell it online or find resellers who will give you a bit less, but still much more reasonable offer then dealerships

[@JohnnyFD]

Those would be Chinese tires. I've considered them, but 285/35/21 good OEM tires aren't cheap here.

[@JamesSovran]

I'm not a car guy but I live vicariously through you johnny lol. I liked the cayenne videos but you bring up a bunch of good points it should probably go to someone that can actually drive it and all you need is something small and cheap to maintain that's why I've kept my 2010 corolla small and no major problems. And how young are the people in the US that watch your vids? I would think most people remember Suzuki it's not been that long since they stopped selling cars in the US what maybe 5 years ago? I don't really drink corona what was that a 4 pack at the store? that's so cheap for an imported beer or any beer in general. It's about 8-10 bucks for a 6 pack here if I could get a 4 pack for around a dollar I would drink it. After writing everything I'm not gonna erase it all but you had me sold on a smaller car but glad your keeping your cayenne.

[@Rblock777]

Just get a Volvo V70 its cheap, comfortable, fast and you will survive any crash with it. it has automatic gear box and everyone has spare parts for them. The engine will outlive you

[@IdeallyAbroad]

Love Volvo!

[@BigBird-m3e]

Exactly! I don't want to have to fix something. I need low mileage under 60,000 1 owner no accidents.

[@Thomas-kw9je]

Hey Jonny, my dad's wife had that same car. I think the 2007 model is an automatic. She had it for 15 years and it's a good, reliable, and fuel-efficient car. It doesn't have much power, but the manual version would be better. If you could get the guy to fix the problems, offering a bit more money, it would probably be worth it.

[@KawaTony1964]

Don't get anything with a CVT (continuously variable transmission). I sayy this because the first car you pointed at was a Nissan with a CVT.

[@JohnnyFD]

I hate cars with CVT's. =)

[@MaxWithoutPain]

It's a beautiful GTS. 3:30 that Suzuki looks like a jeep or g-wagon 9:22 Swift looks identical to 09 Nissan Sentra, especially the front. When you buy used under 5k, you pretty much don't lose money💰 as long as the engine is good 😅 (I thought in life you supposed to upgrade, not down grade 😂, but yeah - manual is fun.) They do make those GTS manual, but they are rare.

[@outsidetheconfines]

I’m in Japan now and I was able to catch footage in a recent video of mine of these compact SUVs offroading (bike tour Wakayama video)

[@dimdaman]

I would get a Prius, you also mentioned kei cars, I really want a Subaru Sambar Van! Seen them around town here in Tbilisi, Georgia. I'm kinda in love! But I'm also a big guy, and I'm not sure I would fit in a Kei car!

[@mikejoey5088]

how much do you think your head weighs?

[@ChanceCLT]

Glad you kept the Cayenne!!!

[@elizabethcraig5825]

Love your personality change. Less materialistic and and more patient. Love it.❤

[@mpc5584]

Which car gets you out the fastest if you need to evacuate? Just a thought there cos' sometimes that 5 minute lead time means not being stuck in a highway.... ... otherwise, yeah economy is good. Please take care we don't know everything else that goes into your life choices... but hope you're happy, healthy and safe.

[@thankfulheart4266]

We purchased cayenne in 2006 right from the Porsche factory in Leipzig and love it. However, It is Major High maintenance for sure.

[@kwickdraw4643]

Idea is good to sell the Cayenne first, get the money then shop Suzuki. I live in Panama and a small car good for navigation and economy. II have a Suzuki Celerio and it gets 40 plus MPG, great grocery getter. Good luck Johnny.

[@JohnnyFD]

I like the Celerio, but they don’t sell them here.

[@alsur272]

Dude since you live in Ukraine you should have bought Deawoo lanos, lol. That is real citizen car of Ukrane. Cheers from Canada

[@Ultra-Violet]

Fix the windscreen it's bugging me 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@leannabuzak6042]

I legit can't imagine you in a Miata or a Swift!!! I'm only 5'10" and it was cramped. You go....get it! I'll be cheering you on from western Canada! Love watching you pushing the limit on life! Godspeed.

[@oleglishchenko4922]

The price of new tires is also important if you want to save on maintenance. My cars all have 16" wheels and I never paid more than 700cad (500usd) for the set of 4. I would never buy a car that needs $3000 tires.

[@IdeallyAbroad]

Truly!

[@TurkiyeBulgaria]

Nice to see Vadim. Does he gave a youtube channel? How are your otjer friends like Andrei and Katcha?

[@Josecitox]

I would definitely change it for a similar SUV that's cheaper to mantain, you barely use it sure, but that's not enough of a reason to use something on an extremely lower tier of comfort and features. People saying he should sell it and use the metro instead, what are you even thinking? if the war reaches the kyiv region again then having a car will be the fastest way out of there.

[@lyndaboca8111]

Yay keep the Porsche! You got a great deal when you purchased it and I'm sure if you decide to sell it do it when you're ready to travel for the winter :)

[@nappendal77]

The price was definitely overpriced,I think someone mentioned less than 2000 euros,including me

[@TheUniversalEyes]

If you ever get a different car, just get a Toyota, they always last. Anyway, the worst thing you can do to a car is not drive it. When they sit, they go bad.

[@toddboothbee1361]

Nothing wrong with keeping your Porche so long as it doesn't cause you to hesitate leaving it behind if or when you need to all of a sudden. cheers!

[@Chereese0808]

If you change your mind again. A 4 wheel drive. You'll need it this winter. 4 tires gripping the ground in the city is better than 2. Please don't buy a lightweight car. Not safe. YOU DO NEED A SUV!! TRIUST ME. They make small ones. Think winter! Take your tome and gave a mechanic inspect the car you want to buy. Very important you get it inspected. Also online check the VIN number. It could be a lemon. Please trust me . It costs a few bucks for inspection but so worth it!! ✌️❤ I love your PORCHE . 😍👍

[@JohnnyFD]

Winter tires are much more important than 4x4, a FWD car is fine in the snow here, plus I don't ever plan on being here that much in the winter anyways.

[@bagheera2057]

If you don't need your next car preety often (have to chane the tires because they're too old not because they're driven down), you could use all year tires :)

[@leifiseland1218]

I'd definitely ditch the Cayenne.. What to get instead?.. Depends what for & when it would be used.. I mean, Ukraine actually has a bit of winter conditions part of the year for exemple.. & you might want to take longer distance trips occasionally.. Perhaps a Volvo of some size?..🤔

[@darrenlynch7268]

Sell the Porsche, mate - it's an old banger.....

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Johnny, keep the Cayenne, you deserve it! Also, this Suzuki was extremely overpriced and if the oil was low, run away! Who knows how many times it has ran low on oil. Since the Cayenne is not used much, it won't break that much and it is worth keeping it and fixing it, especially since it was bought at a relatively good price.

[@ckm-mkc]

I hope you do some sort of background check on cars you buy - a lot of cars are crashed, exported, then badly repaired with non-OEM parts which causes all sorts of issues, esp. in high end cars. IMHO having a Porsche where you live is just asking for it. The most reliable car I own is a 30-year Japanese off-road van (1993 Mitsubishi Delica Starwagon HiTop Exceed).

[@sneedfeed3179]

100% correct, the used car market is full of scammers here, also the cars always come at a ridiculous markup because of import fees and other garbage

[@Airpod407]

Johnny please keep the porsche ! we all love your porsche videos

[@claudettemalespina60]

Johnny i drive a F150 ford pickup l And fuel in Ontario, Canada is $1.60. Litre. Is very expensive, but i own the truck had it since 2013. So im just going to drive it until it falls apart. Lol. Take care.🇨🇦🛻

[@sergiizheka3571]

You definitely need a big car with big wheels in Ukraine to feel safe and comfortable on those roads.

[@ye6207]

The Skoda Kamiq/Volkswagen T Cross/SEAT Arona (all basicly same car with different plastic) might be interesting for you as they're small, yet quite comfortable. The reason why im specifically mention these is that they also have variants with a 1.5L 4 cilinder 150HP engine which is awesome. Usually, this size of cars only come in a 1L 3 cilinder engine 😢.

[@tekpic04]

Take into account your overall budget when buying your car such as cost of the vehicle, servicing/parts and fuel and insurance. As of now, Johnny, I would trade in the Porsche at the supermarket dealership if they have them in Ukraine and go for that Suzuki mini SUV you'd show with your two friends. From what I see of the road network in that country, it do not look good. You'll be happy to rid of that bottomless pit German tank.

[@edwinodus]

You have to be crazy to switch to a car like that. Word of advise, but something you can resell

[@Fearless_Flyer]

Keep the Cayenne. It makes your vids so much fun!

[@haskelldavis5244]

Cayenne is paid for and you already fixed any issues with it. Keep it.

[@dzonikg]

My new expensive BMW is totalu destroyed in hail yesterday ,like now look like CRAP ,my older car 20 year old Reanult Senic that was just park next to it NOTHING,no single dent while NEW BMW more then 300.I would never ever buy again expensive car

[@SMR3663]

Ok , Goin from Porsche to Suzuki ? What the hell are you thinking ? Thats like me trading my S550 for a Chevrolet metro.

[@spencerdavies5661]

Hi Johnny. Porsche Cayennes are awesome machines ! Comfortable and solid. I love them. Yes they can be expensive especially to repair and run but life is short so if your heart says keep it, keep it and enjoy it. You always got it to sell when your done with it.

[@JohnnyFD]

I totally agree!

[@tness72]

I understand that you miss your 92 mod Miata. I have a 98 MX-5, this is my fourth MX-5, bought my first one in 2003 a 1999 model

[@JohnnyFD]

Mazda didn't make a 1998 model. Do you have an NA or NB?

[@tness72]

@@JohnnyFD I have a German car, but all European models are the same . The 1998 NB was launched in Europe. In the US the NB was launched in 1999

[@curiousnomadic]

I still have my first car and was always happy it was faster than a Miata. lol

[@TheMytrading]

Buy good car on small budget almost impossible in Ukraine , probably better buy it in Germany ? VW Golf or something like that. I bought VW polo 2008 and pretty enjoy it. My investment was about 300$ to get it in good state.

[@IdeallyAbroad]

Dang! I wonder if I can find something like that and drive it into Albania with the VAT stuff figured out, moving to Albania soon.

[@HookahPhene]

Get a reliable toyota.

[@crusaderforchrist8430]

Hyundai is good too

[@CanadianTravelAddict]

Agreed Toyota. Hyundai is junk

[@crusaderforchrist8430]

@@CanadianTravelAddict Says the person who lived in a cave, their reliability is just as good or better than Toyota these days.

[@davebauman4991]

A Kei tori truck all pimped out and riders in the cargo hold while it is still permissible. 😎

[@ridhobaihaqi144]

Yes... even there is scandal 😂😂😂

[@BmanNL1]

Probably not the clutch, this Swift is known for a bad gearbox. You can fix it, just costs some money. Overall still a good car the Swift.

[@procurepro]

Look for renault captur with automatic gear. Took that on holiday trip and was supprised how good that car was. Look for something with apple carplay.

[@curiousnomadic]

I've loved Renaults when I had them. Floored it all day long and still got 49mpg.

[@uptone12111]

I drive less that 2000 a year and my 2005 f150 was 350 to register/180 battery/smog 135.00-last month. ur doing fine-my breaks were 1200.00 last year and i did the oil myself at 90.00 with air and oil filters-ur doing fine lol also 5.00 per gallon gas(Nor Cal)

[@MarkEspinola]

Another option will be a day trip to bordering Poland for a tire dealer there if is cheaper.

[@the-real-pawook]

This might sound shocking for Americans but I think there are very little reason to own a car in a European city (Ukraine doesn't count because emergencies might happen)

[@davo4544]

If you get the windscreen replaced it will feel like a new car but it looks out of place in the area you're living. I would keep the car and move to a nicer area.

[@henningvm]

I have a 1984 Raider Mitsubishi. Left Hand Drive from Hawaii . Import to South Africa I really think the Jimny is perfect ! Goes where you want !

[@MrMofo80]

Johnny, the second i saw you buying used Porshe i said... what the hell was he thinking?! I know, its a "brand", prestige, , blah blah blah but car is a freaking car... you should get from point A to point B, not struggling to get the trunk open or even start the engine. Get something less fancy and more reliable, like Toyota RAV4 or even Kia Sportage, you get the comfort of SUV and reliability of the quality product.

[@Donald-Duck88]

Yea I was the same why is he buying a Porsche anything German is junk and dealing with the mechanics Is a waste of money and time

[@WeggieQueen2005]

luxury cars are better. Point. Blank. Period. lol

[@BigBird-m3e]

Johnny has always liked cars he's got a nice history of vehicle ownership.

[@cherricastellon490]

How is the war in Ukrain going?

[@andreasjoachimschwandtner9004]

Had the same car problem like you recently.. and i bought a Kia...and until now Im happy with it

[@TheLegendaryLore]

I haven't looked into the statistics, but my dad had a Swift years ago and is was by far the most unreliable car he ever owned.

[@1Rene9Night5cart0]

I had several Ford Escape SUVs and a Hyundai Tucson SUV - all economical and good cargo capacity since i was a courier at the time.

[@brianjschumer]

Johnny what happened to you? You rationalize to yourself all your downgrades. I suspect you will end up with a Suzuki next few weeks.. Two things about the Suzuki. 1. You cannot navigate that little car in snow.2. Those cloth foam seats are going to hold in your farts.

[@rons3103]

Johnny, had to really think though your dilemma on your Porsche! (1) Can't see spend $23k on a new one when you don't spend too much time (2) Risk of owning something that expensive in Ukraine! So, if the Porsche is worth 100k or so, that means your could be saving/investing the 60-80K and risking the other 20-30k on a new Vitara or Jimny. I actually thought the Suzuki Jimny look pretty nice and 30k seems reasonable for a brand new one. Overall, your still saving on your total risk of Porsche vs Suzuki! Especially in the gas and repair market! 😁😁 I know, those cars are not Porsche's! 👍👍

[@IgorMironov-rq4ye]

Johnny, get a Geo metro. That'll be economical 😂🎉

[@markmitchell457]

Those are not good. Average engine lasts less than 80,000 miles, if they don't explode first.

[@IgorMironov-rq4ye]

@@markmitchell457 oh darn. I didn't know that. I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla. Its got 215,000 miles on it. And runs without a problem

[@dannyferrara7791]

Now you can fix the windshield :)

[@gvrznw]

The name Porsche is exciting, but it's an overly complicated overly expensive piece of .....

[@BrianWeber-gt4ho]

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[@GodWearsGucci]

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[@lordelyx]

over 200k kms and 3800$..? in germany those cost under 2k.. or say it the other way, for 3.8k you get one with under 100k km long time parking is the worst enemy for all cars. since last month i fix up my Audi a4 (for a roadtrip to kiev this late summer btw..) it stood for about 2,5 years now and it has more problems caused through standing, than everything else.

[@User02-rn1be]

Ukraine has higher import taxes on gas cars, so all gas cars are more expensive than in Germany, but there are no taxes on EVs.

[@sneedfeed3179]

Car prices in Ukraine are insane man. 3.800 is a fucking bargain trust me.

[@churchofbrap876]

Yes Miata is about the most fun affordable car u can get! Do u see any in Ukraine?

[@JohnnyFD]

Very few, and they’re expensive here.

[@RPNN]

I'd just spray paint it green and donate it to the war effort

[@JohnnyFD]

Thanks for the offer, how would you like to pay for it? Venmo? Paypal?

[@wermair]

Porsche in Ukraine is not just a car. It is an Elite Status. When you driving your Porsche, police are bowing to it and almost never stop you (buy elite number plate to make them bow even lower). When you drivng near the club, girls jumping inside Porsche without questions. So definitely sell it coz people think that it is some bribe-taker driving.

[@anatoliismikhula9501]

It was like that ten years ago. Now a cool car and its owner can be easily mobilized for war. On the contrary, the military can be more attentive to such expensive cars.

[@ilyaf9745]

Wow, Johnny moved to a small, run down, crappy apartment and is now looking for a tiny, run down car. He is certainly moving up in the world and going places :) Maybe it is time to get a real job...? I am sure Johnny knows that he can not invite a date into that run down apartment with no sink in a bathroom...

[@JohnnyFD]

Maybe I'm looking for a girl who will love me for me? 😅

[@ilyaf9745]

@@JohnnyFD Maybe, but it is reasonable for a girl to know that a guy she is dating can at least provide for comfortable middle class life style for himself. I doubt that apartment and that car is middle class, even for Ukraine...

[@patrickstewart628]

I understand you reason for selling the Porsche. It makes a lot of sense. Glad you walked away from this car. It’s not been taken care of.

[@MrSchijtzooi]

That Swift was something to walk away from. When the pictures do not show the reallity than usualy there is more things not disclosed. Trouble.

[@ashokkhanna3689]

It’s a very stupid idea to buy a Porsche cayane- it’s tooooo high on maintenance. Jimny is a very delicate car not meant for a guy like you . Buy a Toyota cross - it’s the suv of “ corolla” fantastic car n highly reliable and easy on maintenance.

[@jcczz]

So pretty much Johnny finally realizes the Porsche doesn’t actually impress any girls and was costing to much 😆

[@brianjschumer]

Its gotta sux, Johnny's family is way cooler then he is and they not on youtube

[@curiousnomadic]

Well it did impress his friends a little, but anything that he can pile all of them into will impress them.

[@curiousnomadic]

@@brianjschumer stfu Johnny is as cool as his family.

[@h.gonzalez9819]

Get an FJ, there’s a lot of mountains there.

[@claylover9845]

I still think you should continue hunting for another car. I'd be looking for a Honda, Toyota or a Subaru (Outback, Forester) SUV.

[@davidjernigan8161]

In a European city a Cayanne may be a big SUV, but in Texas it is not considering it's half the size of an Excursion

[@JohnnyFD]

In Texas you can drive a 6x6 to Walmart. 😂

[@EVandPassions]

I think people like to watch dramas, this is why I recommend to stay with Porsche Cayenne but for my own comfort I would choose Nissan Leaf 2. It is realiable and not so expensive car and electricity doesn't cost a lot but there is also little bit of drama because of range anxiety.

[@KawaTony1964]

You don't need to go from one extreme to the other. Get yourself something like a Rav4. The Jimnee is cool, but it's underpowered and uncomfortable.