Super Cheap & SO Comfy: The Best Luxury Cars on a Budget | Buy or Bust Ep.16

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

The Town Car was the best of them all…I would have brought it home as well. Nice score! Hopefully we see an update on it. You should do a video on luxury SUVs for under 10k or most dependable daily for a teen for under 10k

[@fscottgray9784]

I bought a new GS 400 and it was a great car and very fast for its time. My dad ended up buying it from me and also loved it and drove it for years until he passed.

[@benchmark3332]

The I6 is smooth

[@S58985]

@@benchmark3332the GS400 has a 4.0 V8

[@sethsteener]

fastest sedan in the world at the time! sorry about your dad :/

[@retrocompaq5212]

@@sethsteener no it wasnt, not even close, its a 250hp v8 with about no torque, the same year bmw released the m5 with 400hp, before that there was the lotus carlton and even the dodge spirit rt was way quicker with less power, japaneese sucks at making power and luxury

[@benchmark3332]

Ok@@S58985

[@mefford2692]

The GS was such a underrated car! You could get a 2JZ, 1UZ, or 3UZ! Super comfy, not fast, but such an amazing engine!

[@frenchyp7b]

i bought a 2009 Town Car same color with 80k miles for 9,998 back in 2018. Best car I ever owned. So later I went ahead and got 2011s with super low miles (29-30k miles but I drive a lot). Best cars ever made. Mos older people from from spouse's family own of of these (also a 2009, 1989, 1994 and 1997). Perfect road trip car indeed, I went to vegas a few times and I plan on doing a roadtrip from LA to Texas. My spouse's cousin just did LA-SLC-Denver-LV-LA a couple months ago. Smoothest ride ever. It looks slow but from a dead stop it PULLS hard thanks to its gear ratio same as the P7B. Congrats on the Linc, you woun't regret it!

[@Fony_turgeson]

that lil glued on panel is the area used to open close and work on sunroof motor

[@roymeyer6837]

I'd have wanted to buy both the Town Car and the GS, especially at those prices.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

100%

[@wadeb.5509]

That has a nice ring to it. We haven't heard that in a while eh?

[@thebigguy8306]

Thank you, Tommy and Brendon. Working in automotive repair you can appreciate not having to climb into food wrappers or hygiene products. Lincoln = land yachts of the past for those that drove 70s American-made autos.

[@MattaKY5064]

I love the buy or bust series, keep them coming!!! 🎉

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I would not take that BMW if it was given to me. You would spend 10k in the first year to get it fixed...

[@dmegahan]

10k? If you are lucky

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

@dmegahan that's probably if you do most of the work yourself...

[@marial8235]

@@richfarfugnuven6308The best thing anyone could do with that BMW is run from it.🏃🏻🤷🏻‍♀️😂

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

@marial8235 The good news is if you run from the BMW, it will break down and can't keep up...

[@marial8235]

@@richfarfugnuven6308 😂😂😂

[@jfgaxeworks3447]

The Lexus GS400/430's with the v8 are much less sluggish than the i6. And they will last beyond the apocalypse. They even still look good, subjectively, but not too dated. Great content, guys.

[@theroamingcolt]

Legit one of my most favorite series you're running right now, thanks guys. Maybe do like best X brand for under x dollars? (Ex. Fords under $5k etc.)

[@GibsonJames-gr3on]

Ok I’m pissed with this…. How do people have such money for super cars… I don’t even have money for a car like this 😣😣

[@RoseBalerus]

Lol…. Many people like this outsource their income management to a licensed professional. And they are paid higher with time because the rich people are getting richer. Simple🤓

[@ThomasColt]

People downplay planner’s role, until they are burnt by their mistakes. That’s why I’ve been working with expert planners like CHRIS RYAN STEWART

[@TheDuke792]

I don't think I need a finance advisor. I can manage my own money and investments. I don't want to pay someone else to tell me what to do with my hard-earned cash.

[@georgeearling905]

That's a risky attitude, My friend. You might be missing out on some valuable opportunities and strategies that a finance advisor can offer. A finance advisor can help you plan for your short-term and long-term goals, optimize your tax situation, diversify your portfolio, and avoid costly mistakes.

[@John-ww2fv]

I agree with You. A finance advisor can also provide you with objective and unbiased advice, especially when you are facing emotional or stressful situations. They can help you stay on track and avoid making impulsive decisions that can harm your financial future.

[@locsin1955]

I own a 2003 GS430 with the super smooth V8 and I absolutely love it, fast enough, comfy and reliable. Bought in for $5000 from a older gentleman that drove it about 300km per year, so it has mint interior and low mileage, sadly it does also have some typical surface rust starting to show in the wheel wells.

[@boomboombaby9140]

I have a gs 300 that has been in my family since new 2003 passed to family member to family member. It has 536k miles on it and it looks and drives new , that thing will not die or brake down

[@issaviic]

That town car has every option, which is kind of rare. Gotta love the panther platform though. I have a 2011 crown victoria Lx, and I love it. Plus, mine gets 26 mpgs on the highway.

[@davidwalker72]

about a decade ago my 90 y.o. great grandma had a newish towncar. I was a poor 20something and had been working for 5+ years detailing cars (damned good at it too). She asked me to do her car, promising to pay me well. I spent 10 hours cleaning the car on my day off. Got a whole $10... lol. perhaps $10 was the going rate for a full detail job in 1950 G-ma. lol. RIP.

[@davidkane4300]

The panel in the Town Car is to access the motor for the aftermarket sunroof (also likely the sunroof controls dangling down)

[@dwensinger]

Factory sunroof access panel and the part hanging from the mirror is for the compass

[@davidkane4300]

@@dwensinger wow, you're right... Just found that trim piece for sale. Looks terrible for a factory unit with how the headliner is designed. My 81 Cadillac had a better integrated sunroof than a 21st century Lincoln lol. I have a 2006 Mazdaspeed6 with a Webasto sunroof and the headliner looks similar to this one with how the handles are recessed so far.

[@davidkane4300]

@@dwensinger also interesting it had an external compass... Must be a Donnelly since Gentex had an integrated compass back in the 90s. I know Fords had that external photocell for the automatic highbeams back in the mid-80s, but I'm not sure if they were still available on a 2010s car.

[@Georgewashington-o7m]

Lexus is the bet hands down

[@Dave-zz9fk]

I love these Lexus GS's. In Aus these things hold their value like crazy (actually all Lexus models do). It makes me sad that we never got the Lincoln Town Car - fell in love with those from the TV series Justified. That is a perfect car for Aus.

[@retrocompaq5212]

lexus gs is not a luxury car, not comfy and drives like a camry

[@MyKeeP81]

shut up nerd. that gs was amazing . way better than a POS beemer@@retrocompaq5212

[@chrisburnett9618]

The badge on that BMW was replaced by someone who didn't know what they were doing. In that generation of 7-series, BMW swapped the L and the i so it became the 750Li, not the 750iL. The 750iL in the previous generation (E38) was a V-12 model, the V8 was the 740iL.

[@Tempsho]

Either way, it should read 750 iLL hahaha

[@jamieshields9521]

AWSOME vid👍these cars would make Top gear overland trip series as for next bust or buy....farm special cheap truck they don’t have to be roadworthy but still carry load.

[@richsarchet9762]

My parents' neighbor bought a 750iL brand new, and traded it 6 weeks later on an LS460L at a huge loss. He liked it, but she hated it and it was her car.

[@ethanesmith]

I had a 03 Town Car when I was in my 30s and LOVED IT. Nice buy!

[@palebeachbum]

Those panther platform cars are massive outside, but have surprisingly cramped rear leg room.

[@samuelsabo9493]

LeSabre and Park Ave are great choices, old Buicks are severely underrated

[@ashlaysaywhat]

My grandpa had a LeSabre when I was a young kiddo and I’d always fall asleep in it going on trips. Great ride and so comfortable

[@samuelsabo9493]

@@ashlaysaywhat I've never been in a car more comfortable haha, I'm glad you had a positive experience with the LeSabre, I truly believe it's underated

[@sjh60633]

Town Car? Absolutely buy. Its a fancy Grand Marquis and those were bulletproof

[@cameronkennedy5056]

Shout to Tommy for bringing up midnight club 3! Hope they do a remastered version. Also I’m kind of regretting getting my 08 Infiniti m35 instead of going for a gs400 or gs350

[@jamesvelvet3612]

The panel is to access the sunroof and close/open it manually when the electric motor dies. Which only happens when it is open and you are trying to close it. In the rain.

[@killertctma]

I have both a 98 gs300(267k) and an 02 town car(93.6k). Keeping them going as long as possible but the gs300 has more costly parts and downtown all by 180k miles. The town car has similar issues (bushings and suspension stuff) but is far cheaper in parts to fix, simpler too.

[@jordanreyes8880]

That car phone pad lookin like the North Pole keypad from The Santa Clause.

[@incasejstn]

TOMMY!!! the gs on MC3 was my FAVORITE car too!! I miss that game so much! If I still had my playstation I would play that game right now! Thank you for helping me remember that game! I miss playing all those driving games! Colin McRae rally, NFS, MC, Test Drive, SledStorm... So many memories!

[@GMCJay_lly]

Commenting for support!

[@thisisme4285]

I love the buy or bust series it is so cool when are you going to do a pick up truck episode

[@TheRetarp]

The panther platform has become the 1970 fridge of cars. All the bad ones are long dead and the surviving ones will continue to run for all eternity. The best deal on a used car buy right now is probably a 2003-up Crown Vic or Grand Marquis with the Town Car right behind (The Lincoln has more gizmos to break).

[@brentcornish6107]

The Toyota counterpart for the Lexus GS was exactly the Toyota Aristo. They also made a wagon version that only came in V6 configuration. You couldn't get them with the V8 unless it was a custom order.

[@412griffon]

Toyota aristo you were right.

[@jerryeaves4234]

I really love these videos! 🙂

[@karacha]

My neighbor has a Towncar, just like the one in the video. Looks and drives great! The BMW though.... that was a disaster. They are usually not that bad, it seems this one was poorly maintained.

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

The town cars actually had transmission problems that were fixed in the 2006 to 2011 models. First put in the police cruisers in 2004 was later put in everything in 2006. Grand marquis. Crown vic. And town car

[@thisguyfromyoutubesaid1537]

And those bmws have had timing chain tensioner problems on those v8s since the 90s on different engines its not until you realise they had vanos issues and cooling symstem issues since the 90s as well on a bunch of different engines that you realize it was intention. And the 6 cyclinder m3s had the inner engine problems with the rod bearing i think it was just like the v8s thats impossible they did it on purpose. And NONE not even the m cars are well balnce anymore front to rear

[@taelorwatson9822]

This is a fun series. I wouldn't have bought the Lexus, perhaps slapped a turbo on it, or LS swap. At least in my dreams. I looked at one 2008 GS350, they wanted 11k, my friend told me I should offer 9500, it didn't have the ML sound I wanted. It did have power folding mirrors.

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

The panther is a great platform, but, i don't really fit in them.. the seats don't go back far enough and felt cramped. But, if you can deal with that, they are extremely reliable and cheap to fix.. Just if you live up north, make sure the frame isn't roached..

[@jacksongay6848]

That cover on the town car is the access panel for some of the sunroof electrical parts.

[@billseiler4952]

Tyler Hoover just called….he wants the BMW

[@mastafa4517]

Thanks Guys! Enjoyed this treasure hunt!❤

[@Pablocrz44]

that gs had a black interior you guys missed out, very good deal too

[@dantheman070]

First worldwide series production automotive night vision on 2000 Cadillac Deville: Night Vision, however it was discontinued in 2004.[27] This system was developed with Raytheon and worked by using a passive infrared sensor camera mounted behind the vehicle's grille.

[@tylersrubar6451]

“Run away from this vehicle “ 😂😂. I agree

[@lancemannion4113]

This will probably ruffle a few feathers but the Ford panther platform with a 4.6 is basically the North American version of any Toyota or Honda . Incredibly reliable/bulletproof, and cheap to maintain if anything does actually go wrong. Shame they're gone

[@lanceripplinger8352]

I enjoy this fun series, thanks guys!

[@arn7992]

Google says Toyota Aristo. Another great video, definitely enjoy the buy or bust series!

[@dippitydoinit]

The Town Car is the best commuter car and road trip car. Love mine and would love to get another one in better shape cosmetically.

[@davidkane4300]

The 2000 Cadillac DeVille was the first production car with night vision, not the E65, which wasn't even revealed to the public until late 2001.

[@kokocostanza2036]

Came looking for this content.

[@WheresHerb]

I love playing along.

[@BrianHicks-g2c]

I haven't watched the whole video yet but I know at the beginning before you start the video is Lexus GS300 I love those cars they're great cars I've owned two of them I had a green one that was forest green and I had a pearl white one

[@michaelclose7756]

the first production car with NV was NOT the BMW 7 series, it was the 2000 Cadillac Deville/DHS

[@davidtaylor5811]

This is my favorite game show!

[@KeithCindyPanama]

Anthony Gozzo special auto buys and does reconditioning of Lincoln Town cars with his father. They worked on a 2003 town car with 10k miles

[@Lane-jq3ed]

The B in BMW must mean BUST! Definitely love the Lincoln👍💯

[@tedfort1698]

Bavarian

[@vincentspencer3699]

Lexus would be my first choice. But the low miles on the Lincoln is nice too. Another good option too is a Buick Roadmaster

[@JavierCR25]

The BMW that was hilarious 😂😂 it literally finished breaking while driving it. Wouldn’t touch that with a 10 feet pole.

[@mike479]

The only car you need is a Buick Park Avenue Ultra or a Lesabre. Cheap to buy, cheap and easy to repair and work on. Built like tanks, go forever and exceptional ride quality and highway fuel economy.

[@jasons7070]

dude's been getting his Arby's on hardcore

[@jburnes41]

i own a towncar now and i love it

[@mtunofun1]

I wish they kept the Town Car around like the London Taxi. it was the perfect livery car. Still looks classy.

[@Georgewashington-o7m]

LEXUS FTW

[@b.strong9347]

Growing up, I was privy to GM. We had Buicks, GMCs, and Chevys. After I graduated and went to college, my grandparents bought a Town Car - same gen as the video. It's too plush - I never liked that car, hated driving it and would still choose a (older (now)) Buick. I like and want an isolated ride which isn't incredibly available from today's cars, however, the last Town Car just aint it.

[@eli-bt4he]

It's amazing how much having a filthy interior and damaged/missing exterior trim can hurt hurt a vehicle's selling price at auction. I have seen vehicles at the price range of the Lexus have a final bid of $500-$1000+ more just by getting the interior detailed and trim fixed.

[@PrepperDawg]

Yes to the Town Car. No to the bimmer and Lexus.

[@mcesarey]

That GS for $1600? I'd open my wallet right now for that...I need to get to one of these auctions

[@dannykrauskopf7404]

Excellent Episode!!! 😁

[@17MGTP]

Love the series!😁

[@colewo92]

I bought a 2004 lincoln continental Cartier edition for $7500 with 88k miles for my 80 mile/day commute. Just can’t drive it in January February here in Chicago

[@chicagosbackbone]

Nice! If you ever decide to sell your towncar, I'll buy it! I'm in the Denver area.

[@svpracer98]

American cars from the 00s are really just made of bits vaugely glued into place. Sure the mechanicals may keep ticking, but the interiors were falling apart before they even left the dealer lots.

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

$1600 for that GS was an absolute steal. I’d buy it in a heartbeat

[@hallance5900]

What year was the Lexus GSL 300? AND WHAT ARE THE BEST YEARS TO GET? Also which years did Toyota offer the V-8 for Lexus or Toyota?

[@davidkane4300]

If you want to hear Japanese market car pronunciations, watch Pacific Coast Auto's videos. He's a vehicle exporter in Japan who's also an enthusiast and very knowledgeable about most of the cars, especially performance or cool cars.

[@k24hybrid]

Thanks 👍👍

[@dawnpoint]

I still miss my 1998 Lexus GS400. Couldn’t have asked for a better first car.

[@FullPullTv]

The town car is king of cheap luxury. The 2 valve is super durable and performance wise with a tune and rear gear change you can completely change the driving experience. Youre crazy if you think that car is a bust

[@TowhomdoIoweexcess]

Reminds me of the old Lexus gs300 I had, got it for the 2jz

[@davidluciemable3778]

The Cadillac Deville DTS had night vision before those BMWs

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

Were all them buick lasabres. and park avenues with the die hard 3800's ???

[@daviddaigle7463]

You guys get paid to play in cars like little kids I can tell you're having a blast 😂 I love these videos hand I'm so jealous of you guys

[@AGPreston12]

Actually the first production car with night vision was the 2000 Cadillac Deville.

[@taelorwatson9822]

Late 2016, I was trying to buy a IS350, I couldn't find one the way I wanted it to be equipped. I ended up buying a Infiniti G37s. Not too long after, I found a 2008 fully equipped, but w metallic green paint. that and white are the worst colors. Later than that I found a 2014 F sport for 14k. I regret not getting either of those. they might be a little small, but they are very quick. Aston Martin should have used one of them for the Cygnet. I could go back to late 2016 knowing what I know now, I'd probably get a 2011-2012 X3 I would like something I could throw a bike or a flat screen tv in, yet still sporty. I've had a few BMWs, if you buy one that's been relatively well taken care of and are smart with the maintenance, you can get into the 200k without much drama. I had a 01 330i with 225k, reverse gear went out and I sold it for 3k. turns out for about 6 months, BMW lost their minds and put in a transmission with a weak reverse and softer suspension. I upgraded the suspension, thought about fixing the transmission, but didn't. Wish I had bought a 2002 330i, I wanted one where up shifts were forward, they only had that til 2001

[@williamegler8771]

That BMW was probably purchased at a buy here pay here lot and driven into the ground by a wannabe rapper who was struggling to make the weekly payments at 29.9% interest and never had any money leftover to maintain it! Drove it until something broke that stopped it from being driven. Then they let it get repossessed and now the dealer is sending it through an auction for the whole process to repeat itself!

[@johnhenry267]

Cadillac Deville DTS was the first to have Night Vision 2000-2004.

[@jayroyce20-Garage]

actually the 2000 Cadillac deVille was the first production car with night vision lol but omg im a huge fan of the town car and the 7 series and when you did the speed test maybe the transmission went into limp mode triggering the sensors my cousin has one and it does that sometimes

[@aca2983]

Town Car L is great if you can find one (LWB)

[@macneill949]

Love that Tom looks like an oversized Ewok in that outfit

[@joshuacress5174]

I've driven 750il they drive like you're floating on a cloud, with amazing throttle response.

[@texan176]

That gen of GS depreciated rapidly while other Lexus models of that era were better at holding their value. It became a sub $5K car by around 2010 and most were run into the ground by owners that got it as an alternative to the econobox type of car. They do have an over complicated brake booster system that is their only fault. When it goes bad from age rather than misuse, it is expensive to repair. Otherwise, the car will go forever. This example was beaten to death. Maintenance was so neglected, the VVTi cam gear is throwing enough oil that it is seeping out of the cover and coating the outside of it. The owner did not even bother to replace the broken oil cap which is like a $10 part.

[@Stevenn2186]

I wanted this when I was 7 I still want one at 37 I can’t imagine how bad I will want one when when I’m 67

[@beesleep23]

Arista was a record company. Aristo is the JDM GS.

[@kevindavis5966]

Sounds like that BMW needs a DSC module, at least. Smart buyers at that auction.

[@deltaboy767]

I inherited my papaw's 2007 Town Car and I still drive to this day.

[@alexjavi13ify]

That's a steal for that Lexus

[@pgilb70]

That bimmer is to be avoided at all costs. Brother had a 735 one and it almost ruined him. Over complicated, hard to fix. Finally the bonnet wouldnt open and dealer was unsure what to do! Terrible cars. He now has a Lexus 300-lovely.

[@jefferysmith3930]

I love the series. The BMW wouldn’t be a good buy even if it were free! Even a non broken one would be a pass for me as it wouldn’t stay that way for long

[@mefford2692]

Also its Uh-wrist-oh. Only downfall of the GS is the lower ball joints.