Under $2,500: We Buy Three Vehicles That Are Complete Crap - But Which One Is The Worst?

( www.bfgoodrichtires.com/ ) We Buy Three Vehicles That Are Complete Crap - But Which One Is By Far The Worst? Ep.1 Nathan buys a Chevy Blazer. Tommy gets a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Andre picks up a Mazda B4000 (aka. Ford Ranger)
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[@goomgoom5504]

Great video! I really like these challenge series’. Really great job guys, looking forward to the rest of the episodes

[@wscorners]

Between tfl and car trek, we've got a couple good versions of top gear USA

[@bendennis8773]

You guys should start doing road trips.

[@nicolasthellend7385]

@@bendennis8773 I o

[@CajunWolffe]

Me too, this is entertaining. Definitely a thumbs up.

[@hankyspanky1987]

Not to brag on miles or anything...but my 2000 camry has 485, 952 thousand miles and to my knowledge every damn bit of it is original...

[@nickedshears]

That guy looked way to happy to take $2500 for Andre's truck, something tells me he got way more than he expected 😄

[@brly4542]

Ya something felt a bit off lol, unless he was a fan of TFL and decided just to let it go. Those Rangers are pretty stout with a stick, unless the jackshaft is going on that 4.0l

[@steverone7623]

He said ok like twice before Andre asked him again if he would take 2,500

[@rodjbosch]

Had a couple of Ranger extended cab 4x4s... Last was a 92 with the 4L and 5 speed manual. Drove the shit out of it for 200k kms with literally zero issues. When I got rid of it the clutch was about ready to need some love. But Jesus even driving it hard it was in way better shape than that B4000

[@fudgeman333]

Literally i was looking for this comment he couldnt hold the smile back taking that 🤣 shouldve offered 2k but still a deal nonetheless

[@ryanhendricks2029]

@@youtubejunky7481 you are thinking of the soch 4.0 the one featured is the ohv 4.0 which is pretty bulletproof

[@JimHerbertOutdoors]

My $2,500 cherokee I bought October 2019 has made it from Chicago to Oklahoma 5 times, Chicago to Kansas once, Chicago to Lake Superior 4 times, Chicago to Kentucky 8 times, and about 2 dozen other multi day trips. I will NEVER waste money on something just because its "newer"

[@lvriss]

i bought a 2004 grand cherokee for $3500 and things been an absolute tank, 275,000 miles and never had a problem

[@richardmoore9602]

My dad had one that went to almost 300 I just got one at 110,000

[@waylonmccrae3546]

That's awesome , but on a trailer pulled by a Ford doesn't count pard !! 🤷‍♂️ Just kidding there !!

[@ogmudbone619]

Yeah well it’ll last longer

[@goosebread4560]

They are junk get over yourself

[@Jev55]

"You bought a brown fake Ranger" - Best quote of this whole show!

[@Icyboi999]

It's mazda b2300

[@brutusb1858]

"the tires are cucked"

[@irvinglechuga2067]

I like the Mazda over the ford

[@speedracerjeff]

😂

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@irvinglechuga2067 especially before 93’ when they were all Mazda, I had a 93’ B2600i and it was one hell of a little truck, I’d take another in a heartbeat.

[@bradnoyes7955]

man, $2500 was a steal for that B4000, cheapest ranger around here I've seen recently was an 02 with 350k miles on it for $4000

[@leoruiz3412]

I got my 01 ranger with 190k miles for about $1500 here in Oklahoma, I’ve been driving it for about 2 years, money well spent tbh

[@ezekielpaulino33]

That’s wild dude. 350k miles for $4000 cars must be a rare oddity where your from

[@NickMattia44]

Bought a 1993 Ranger for 1700$ with 113k miles runs pretty damn good so far and body was in good condition also I live in FL so no rust issues

[@saltyp123]

You must have typed this comment into a time machine....or the commenters are talking about 2wd single cabs. I'm with you....Anything with 4wd is going way over value. These guys are throwing out 2005 prices.

[@davidfisher8951]

The new ranger debuted and the value of old rangers went up. I've seen it in my area at least

[@toobalicious]

I really like these Top Gear / Car Trek spinoffs where you get $XXX to buy a car and make the best of it. The part that really makes it is the chemistry between the “contestants”. Thanks for this entertaining video!

[@TFLtruck]

Thank you for watching!

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

@@TFLtruck yea reminds me of top gear USA i miss that show , one of them should go with a old sports car like a 944 and wreck the crap out of it.

[@ras4782]

Yeah but i miss the real top gear but im happy they left

[@BullittKid08]

Car Trek is just another spinoff

[@natet7323]

Nice show…..similar to Top Gear USA. Keep up the good work!

[@Brandon57871]

Oil leak on the Blazer is the engine oil cooler line. $45 part takes about 10 minutes to replace it for anyone who is wondering. If you ever run into this issue buy GM Genuine/AC Delco, the cheap aftermarket ones fail.

[@BigWheel.]

My 350 is leaking too. Gm problems

[@Iron_Sights99]

@@user-dd3pl9ii2h They's hardy little vehicles, its basically just an S10 with the cab reaching all the way to the back. I've had my '99 for 6 years, bought wrecked for $250 in 2018. She is a mean little machine. I've put mine through hell pulling trees and running trails, pavement, mud, snow, etc. Cheap interior and I hate the Space-Age vaccum operated 4wd, but a tough little bugger of a vehicle all things aside.

[@joediver7669]

I love the Grand Cherokee. I've had a '97, '03, and a '15.

[@matthewzoelle9149]

Haha, this reminds me of my jeep. About 16 months ago I picked up a 2000 Jeep Cherokee for 500. I fixed the leaking ac by replacing the low side shrader valve. I fixed the suspension (2 broken leaf springs and 3 blower shocks) by putting in a rough country 3” suspension lift and springing for the full rear leaf springs. Couple bits here and there and I’m still in it for less then 1400.

[@lcee6592]

Apparently Colorado doesn’t use 3” of salt for every inch of snow like Ohio does…

[@xxtm72xx63]

Yeah Wisconsins the same, it's fantastic.

[@Agent1996]

Why I don’t buy in ohio. Lease and give it back. My 21 Silverado frame is rusting already

[@sostrucking]

@@Agent1996 damn my 2012 Ram is finally showing rust after 262,000 miles and never in a garage.

[@AHungryHunky]

Here in PA we aren't happy until everyone's car is white with salt

[@thepolishcow9050]

Salt isn’t the only thing that rusts vehicles. Ohio gets way more rain and moisture than Colorado does.

[@adamadams6740]

This blazer is more of a blazer than the new thing Chevy called a blazer!!!

[@wildbill23c]

The only thing closer would be the actual K5 Blazer LOL. I like the older square body stuff, but the S10 sized Blazers were ok too.

[@OmniMontel]

More pissed about the new tiny no frame trailblazer.

[@RedEyesStudios11]

Truly

[@joseCalderon1976]

And it's probably more reliable than the new so called blazer

[@hardycoffman6896]

Love Nathan’s Colfax avenue comment!!! LMAO!! Those little 4.3 Vortecs were quick! My mom had a 93 and a 95 and they were fun to drive!!

[@EBMJ]

I love how creative and fun you guys are getting with your videos. I love the energy and positive mood of everyone. And I really just enjoy everything about TFL. Great video guys! I had as much fun watching this as you guys did making this video.

[@KyleHutchins10]

Preview looks like we're finally getting a 7th season of Top Gear US!

[@Josh_LS7]

This is the next top gear lol

[@MatthewBonacci3881]

I was thinking the same thing. All we need is the stig.

[@jthomp997]

Between this and car trek... I'll take it over top gear any day

[@stevesohn5436]

Why the Stig when we have Roman?

[@grantdavis6011]

@@MatthewBonacci3881 They actually have the Stig from Top Gear USA, Paul Gerrard, do their track reviews.

[@Mattypeeperz]

I'm pulling for Andre. I've had a 4.0 Ranger and B4000, both manuals and loved every minute of each.

[@harolddenton6031]

I about bought a Mazda 4x4 truck back in 1995. Wish that I had done so instead of buying a 1995 dodge Dakota 4x2 sport model truck.

[@superfakegamer6359]

I have a 3.0 2002 ranger edge 145,000 on the odometer still runs like my little pogchamp.

[@JohnConnor636]

My dad had the Mazda, I had the ranger. Awesome trucks.

[@Mattypeeperz]

@@tammylott921 Who said they weren't? I was only stating that I had one of each version.

[@Mixwell1983]

@@superfakegamer6359 the 3.0 is a slug, had a 2001 with the 3.0 and it was sooo slow. The 3.0 has been known to get cracked heads, i had both crack at different years and had to buy rebuilt heads. Hopefully you have better luck, the 3.0 aka the vulcan was used in the Taurus around that time also.

[@mikeaaronnewman1305]

They were taking the piss out of Andre for the brown truck, but in general, seeking out a Mazda B series or Ford Ranger generally seems like the smartest choice of the three. That said, Nathan's Blazer actually seems pretty nice.

[@elie955eai]

I'm liking this series, I don't know about the chevy and the ford much, but having previously owned a WJ, I can tell two things: First the Four speed that Nathan was talking about is actually the one found behind the inline 6, the 42RE and those are a weak point, but the one found behind the V8s is the 45/545RFE 4/5 speed auto, miles better than the 42RE. It is essentially a 5 speed auto but in the first years of the WJ the 5th gear was locked out by the programming, in the later years when it got enabled customers could go to a service center and have the TCM reflashed to enable the 5th gear. Secondly, the NV242 found in this jeep is actually a heavy-duty version of the one found in the inline 6 equipped jeeps. It was a very rare option and If I’m correct this transfer case was found in the Hummer H2.

[@wildbill23c]

There's a version of the NV242 in the HUMMER but without a 2WD mode is the only difference. This transfer case is found in many different versions in many different vehicles including the early Durangos where you would find it as an NV242HD....which got a slightly wider chain which is the only difference between the NV242 and the NV242HD. There are also NV242J's, NV242D's which are just Jeep and Dodge designators. The NV242HD's in Durangos were found behind the 5.9L (360) V8's....the 5.2L (318) V8's usually got the standard NV242D.

[@rrrandommman]

"You bought a brown fake Ranger is what you did." Top Gear is back lads.

[@derbyjr]

Andre= May Nathan=Clarkson Tommy=Hammond

[@adam_mawz_maas]

Folks were surprised that the 4.0 was slow? I had one and it couldn’t pass anything, including the gas station.

[@RichTexas82513]

They got a 4.7, which has all the downsides if the 4.0 and no reliability to boot. Btw how was yours slow? My 97zj cruises at 85 when I have to, gets mad at 90

[@user-jq5jx8nn5h]

@@RichTexas82513 my 4.0 wasn't fast but definetly not slow. Plus they have more torque than hourse power and rev super low. Nothing about them was sporty you got soild axles and a 4.0 for a reason haha.

[@TheSavage3.6]

@@RichTexas82513 the 4.7 was reliable. i have a few buddies that have a few 4.7s that have all hit 300k without issue. the problems with the gen 1 units (all issues were fixed with gen 2 but those were never put into this body style jeep) all came down to owners and lack of maintenance. they dropped seats because owners let them overheat, and then sludged up as owners also never did oil changes.

[@mikenormandy9250]

Oh man! Nathan that Blazer reminds me of the 2003 GMC Jimmy 4-door 4.3L V6 4x4 I helped a buddy of mine buy, $1800 with 165K miles and everything except the rear wiper worked! (Wiper fluid would leak into the car from the rear hatch seal, the line was busted somewhere in the seal) other than that, the truck was PERFECT! 4wd, power everything, including seats! This thing was FULLY loaded...Unfortunately he had issues with his license so he couldn't register it for quite sometime and had no where to store it, so he had to sell it. Wish I hadn't purchased my Tacoma a month earlier because this would've been an EXCELLENT work vehicle! Hope the person who got this knew what a gem this was!!!

[@TheCriminalViolin]

To find a Blazer for $2200 and fully functional? Sheesh, that's absolutely INSANE. At least based on the used car market of the west half of Oregon. Then again, I've also ran into 1980s vehicles going for over $3k-$4, and mind you, your average everyday models, too. Even seen one priced at over $8K, and it was your average Camry from the 80s. No jokes. Always enjoy these series!

[@wildbill23c]

Prices on used vehicles have gone way up in the past year due to the lack of new vehicles available on the market due to supply shortages, so the used car market is now seeing price increases often doubling, and quadrupling what they're worth, and people are stupid enough to pay those prices.

[@rikkatheconure2395]

Holy crap O.o in Tennessee the Chevy and the jeep would have been less than 2k and the ranger would have been around 3500$. I'm a huge S10/Sonoma fan because of how cheap they are around here. My daily is a 91 4.3 5 speed that I picked up for 400$

[@FirstnameLastname-xq4rp]

I like to believe that people aren't really dumb enough to just pay scalper rates for used cars, it's just that they either don't know anything about cars, or were forced into the market by an accident.

[@kingshawn1857]

I wanted to hear Tommy's answer on Reno strip clubs lol

[@toyyoda3710]

all chevys smelled like that in 1996

[@marydangelo621]

I wonder what Charlotte Roadcap is doing today?

[@cooverbennett4383]

@@marydangelo621 hopefully doesn't live or work in Reno

[@savagegtalks5912]

as a good dad, Roman brought him one time...

[@adamadams6740]

Should do a slowest race put all three in 4x4 low and let them idle off the line to see who has the lowest gearing in 4 low?

[@b22chris]

I had a 96 Blazer. Same color and 2 door. She made it to 250,000 miles before the transmission gave way. Loved that little truck. It was a Swiss Army knife.

[@bayside6207]

Why not fix the transmission?

[@andyshank7379]

Funny, loved it! I drove a 94’ Mazda B series and my wife drove a 2000 Grand Cherokee in college! This is a trip down memory lane for both of us! Brought smiles to us as we watched! Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@enz6312]

Great choice Andre..should have only offered $2k and used any additional $ for repairs...

[@stevbarto]

"Dont tell each other what those vehicles are..." Everyone shows up in the same truck...

[@lightningboltschannel525]

Lol xD

[@DJTAZ1996]

Those 4.3 vortec v6 are great engines. It held its own against that jeep v8.

[@benn454]

Basically a 350 with the front 2 cylinders chopped off.

[@DraconX3]

Still got my 03 ZR2 truck and thats right. Still running great.

[@Mixwell1983]

I am a Ford guy outta those 3 but that 4.3 is a hella reliable engine and I wouldnt be surprised if the blazer wins this series. I didnt notice that these vehicles were purchased at least 2 months ago and had reviews on tflclassic till it was recommended.

[@xxyvng6831]

my mom had a oldsmobile version and it sucked the awd system failed at 65k miles

[@WW-wf8tu]

No better way to start a Sunday morning than to wake up to TFL starting a new series! Going to enjoy every one of these episodes!

[@gabrielluke5717]

For sure

[@ERIEL96abra]

I feel like he could have bought the mazda for less

[@douglasvieira9338]

I think we all agree that Andre didn’t even try

[@williambrown319]

They saw him coming, that for sure

[@silverstake88]

Yes. Point out more defects and then START at $1000....

[@twr41cox]

Great episode. It’s fun to see you guys getting old beaters and having so much fun. It’s also reminiscent of car trek with Ed Bolian, Freddy Hernandez, and Tyler Hoover. Fun stuff. Keep up the great content.

[@wildbill23c]

Front tires are cupped on the B4000...usually worn front ball joints, camber bushings, tie rod ends. Normal things on those TTB front axles. Common issues on those trucks was the front autolocking hubs...many people just replaced them with Warn, or Mile Marker manual locking hubs. The other common thing was for the transfer case shift motor to stick, and either not engage or not disengage...mostly due to lack of use.

[@CharliesGarage]

I’m rooting for the Blazer. The old S10s and Blazers were great. I do miss my ‘92 4x4 S10.

[@wildbill23c]

I like the old square body S10's.

[@Hell-yeah420.69]

S10 are extremely reliable!

[@catskillcowboy5677]

Well Andre is my boy in this one. I once owned a '94 Mazda B4000 SE and absolutely loved it! I paid $500 for it and that little white meat nugget got me everywhere. Kick ass my friend!

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

I was totally expecting someone to get a dirt bike or some other motorcycle, but these choices are good. I'm excited to see what comes!

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

Love this kind of series where they go out and buy vehicles the average Joe could buy. Would live to see one where they go out and buy a fun, sporty car with a manual for under $10,000. Maybe a Mustang, BMW and a 240Z.

[@aninnocentbystander0]

Buy a Camaro or Corvette for that price

[@phillipcollins2859]

An actually Blazer not the minivan they slapped the name on. My first vehicle was a 95 blazer. Loved it. Miss it

[@brendongollon868]

That aint a real blazer either 69-72 and 73-91 are the real blazers full sized with a removable top

[@phillipcollins2859]

@@brendongollon868 compared to what they're calling a blazer now it is

[@phillipcollins2859]

@@brendongollon868 also smaller size means more agile

[@noah786]

I like the beer can and trash flying out of Andre’s truck when he pulled up lol

[@Trebelhornc]

This is a great series in the making. Looking forward to it. However, the misinformation surrounding the Grand Cherokee is embarrassing. For people that make their living(s) from vehicles, you guys should know better. The WJ (1999-2004) only had three motors available. The legendary, bulletproof I6 4.slow, mated to the POS, junk ass 42re transmission. The 4.7 V8 and 4.7 HO V8 both were mated to the rugged, 45RFE/545RFE. The FIVE speed transmission was actually pretty damn tough. Still in use today in 2021. Just needs to be maintained like any transmission. So, all three of these fools were wrong. They all were undoubtedly making fun of the POS 42re transmission, not the 545RFE, so they were mistaken. Anyway, small details. I'll be here all series, as a passionate WJ owner, I'll be here dishing out needless info.

[@jw11432]

I'm a recent WJ owner, bought an 04 Limited (4.7) from auction on a whim. Spent much time and money doing a lot of fixing and upgrading, intending to flip but ended up liking it, so I kept it and let my wife start driving my 2017 Mazda lol My WJ is a 2WD, but as a Texan (DFW area) there just simply isn't much need for 4x4 for me. So far, really enjoying it, especially the V8, it has been many years since I had one.

[@baseball4life5287]

Ahhhh 😌 the blazer! I used to have one a black 2001 2 door blazer with the 4.3 and 4X4. I really miss it, I sold it back in summer of 2017 with 170,000 on it ran and drove great! Got a lot of compliments on it Great little trucks.

[@tactical_potato81]

The older Top Gear vibes with these 3 guys and their personalities should make for a great series. I'm excited for this! Well done TFL

[@bkfkb2269]

I had had an 89' S10 with the 4.3 and used it to pull my 18.5" boat monthly with no issues. Probably had around 250,000 miles on it before it got totaled in a wreck when my dad was driving it. I would love to find another in good condition like I had but in a 4x4.

[@kingelvis7035]

I had an '02 "Xtreme" street machine 2 dr Blazer with the Vortec. That was the world's easiest paralell parking vehicle with 100" wheelbase and rwd. It was a cool car and peppy, although guzzled gas for how big it was.

[@r1nger81]

That 4.3 is one of the most dependable v6 engines ever made. Was even used in industrial applications. It never got the recognition it deserved cuz chevy always mated it with questionable transmissions.

[@toddbob55]

IN A GM? YEA RIGHT LOL

[@virginiavoyager9048]

@@toddbob55 it's a proven fact how reliable the 4.3 vortec is. There's a LOT of S10s,Blazers and full size Chevy/gm trucks like mine that are very dependable and have a had hard life. My personal truck has been beat up and worked but the oil changes etc. Have been kept up with, so it's at 244k right now, just a testament to how reliable they actually are. BuT mY 93 ToYoTA iS aT 749k MiLeS aNd sTilL rUns liKe NeW, I'm dEfInIteLy nOt a ToYoTA sHill.

[@svenmikals4649]

@@toddbob55 I had a 1997 bravada with the 4.3 vortec. The truck was a total shitbox, but the engine wouldn’t die. Only reason I got rid of it was because the “AWD” system was failing and the body was rotting out. The engine (with over 250k on it) however was mint. Sold it to a junkyard for $250 and he was ecstatic to get the motor out.

[@MNKid83]

I had a 94 B4000 4x4 short box standard cab. Loved that truck. I’m pulling for ya Andre.

[@michaelbrown5980]

Others have said it, but seriously this is very Top Gear esque. Love the format!

[@joeyjames4953]

Makes me miss my 2003 2dr Blazer. 4.3, 5speed 4x4. Got smashed in October 2018 with 465000km by a driver that ran the light. Still miss it :(

[@virangaabeywickrema3901]

The WJ with the 4.7 actually has the 45RFE transmission which is known to be very durable. It's not the old 42RE 4-speed that comes with the 4.0 that is soo fragile.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Glad you pointed it out, I kept thinking that when they kept calling it a four-speed. Also, I did have the four-speed behind the 4.0 in my 97, when I got rid of it at 165k it still shifted perfectly.

[@batsonelectronics]

all 3 Grand Cherokees/Cherokees I have owned all had 4wd problems and wiring problems, all around 100K miles. The 4.0L is great but the wiring is crap. My 4.0L / 5 Speed Cherokee was the easiest to fix but it still required a lot of wiring work.

[@aaronmodlin1871]

Should actually be the 545RFE. Mechanically the same but can use the extra gear on downshifts.

[@jerradh222]

@@aaronmodlin1871 01 it would need a computer flash to get the 5th gear. Or computer replacement.

[@1990GearHead]

id be alot more worried about the 4l60 in the blazer lol

[@Friebe1000]

Andre should have known about the manual locking hubs on the b4000 for the test drive

[@legendary6790]

My family's first car was a 2002 Grand Cherokee with the 4.7. It honestly was a great car, but not without its issues. Yes, it lasted to nearly 300k, but that was after blowing 2 motors, having to get the diff done 3 times, the trans on its last legs, and various other electrical issues. I do wish we kept the car as it was better than some of our later purchases, but Chrysler was not known for using the highest quality of components. Still miss it, had great memories in that car.

[@brendanw3534]

I'm loving these cheap 4x4 challenges! Reminds me of a different take on the Top Gear cheap car challenges.

[@jagx234]

It is exactly that, but without all of the chemistry and hilarity :(

[@ec6933]

I love how much Nathan loves this lol

[@andrewl8251]

TFL is on course to become the top watched car channel on KZbin

[@OldManGarage]

Andre, you probably need to change out your auto hubs to warn manual hubs. disconnect your sway bar and that little rig will go anywhere.👍🏼

[@TFLtruck]

Stay tuned to next Sunday for next episode! You are foreshadowing…

[@wildbill23c]

I'm betting that those garbage auto-locking hubs are shot...pretty common problem with them, and many people just replace them with manual locking hubs.

[@NickTarterOKC]

The guy who Andrey bought that truck from seemed super relieved to be getting any amount of money for it. 😅

[@bloodbushcraft2467]

Definitely paid to much lol

[@zjorvis95]

This is Awesome!! I like series like this! The Blazer is probably my favorite. That WJ is actually kinda rare! The vast majority of the 4.7s came with the Quadra Trac NV247. Very few 4.7s came with the Selec Trac NV242. I think it was only available in the Laredo trim.

[@coltonrussell8705]

I have a Selec Trac mines a 4.7 and it's a 00

[@coltonrussell8705]

And mine is a limited

[@zjorvis95]

@@coltonrussell8705 Awesome! I never new the V8 WJs ever came with anything other than the NV247, until a few years ago. Only ever heard of a few Laredo's though.

[@Con_Rad850]

NV242HD with Dana 44 rear shes the most solid out of all of them.

[@tysonvance]

@@Con_Rad850 all 4.7s have the d44a rear :) SUPER AWESOME VEHICLES

[@mhans79]

I had a 1996 Mazda B4000 that had over 300,000 miles on it when I was unfortunatly involved in an accident and it got totalled. One of the best trucks I have ever had. The 4.0 V6 was a very strong engine. With basic mantenince it still ran like new even with that many miles on it.

[@TheDanielCook18]

I had a 1996 S10 Blazer 2door 4x4 and I loved it. I had mine stroked up with the 4.3L and converted to AWD and a single turbo upgrade kit, after rebuilding the block, revamping the fuel system and swapping the trans and transfer case from an oldsmobile brevada. 302 HP at all four wheels and would haul butt. lol

[@xmonger]

I love this series! However, one note, the transmission (45 RFE) behind the 4.7L V8 in the WJ is beyond bulletproof. Nathan is thinking about the transmission (42re) behind the 4.0 inline 6. That one was weak sauce.

[@dannykelly3617]

I was waiting for someone to say that

[@wildbill23c]

The 4.7L V8 isn't that great either...the 4.7L HO was supposed to be a much better option. The 42RE is really hit and miss it seems. I had 232k on my 96 ZJ 4L with the 42RE, and never had any issues, did some heavy towing, lots of offroading and overheating the transmission, never had any problems. My 98 ZJ 4L 42RE on the other hand that was a street queen had all sorts of issues, lost the front transmission seal, shifting issues, slipping, etc, at 159k....Loved the 98 ZJ because of the rear limited slip differential and the selec-trac 4WD, but that transmission sucked....they must have changed some internals on the transmissions in later years because my 96 was bulletproof.

[@karentheblazer]

The 4.7 will blow up before the transmission goes. I drive one daily as my yard vehicle at a jeep shop in pa. But right now the front spring perch is rotting out. That's the wjs main flaw is the damn rubber over the spring perch

[@Synergy7Studios]

@@karentheblazer the 4.7 in ours had a cracked block. 30k miles later and the transmission blew. I actually just got finished replacing it. I hope we get a lot more good miles out of it now that half the drive train has been replaced.

[@karentheblazer]

@@Synergy7Studios yeah it should be fine to go now. But watch for spring perch rot as well there bad because there covered with a rubber insulator.

[@paachi]

Excellent video guys. That chemistry is bang on. Chomping on the bit to see more. You should do more like these

[@CarnutMM]

Super excited for this series. My favorite here is the Blazer followed by the Mazda. But honestly they are all winners

[@steveheighton5971]

Great video guys! Btw, my TFL K1500 is still running like a champ.

[@grumpyengg5978]

Sweet! Thanks for the update on that rig. Was my favorite for sure in the last shootout.

[@BillLaBrie]

This is the true top gear America. Variety of guys with different viewpoints who know and like cars. No demands from ad buyers to dumb it down for typical beer and taco consumers. Just fun with some information.

[@nycmaverick]

Greay Video! Kinda reminds me of the old Grand Tour/Top Gear Challenges. Showing the buying process was a nice little authentic touch. Don't sell the series short put the camera guys on "Embedded Mode" for the good ball busting. I feel Nathan has the winner here.

[@brabham74]

I am liking this a lot, already. This is about the kind of vehicles that almost everyone has sitting in their driveway. It should be a fun series!

[@billchung654]

Gosh you can tell their production value is just getting better each day and TFL truck is def the standout of all the tfl channel!

[@westcoastdowny]

This is the reason I don’t have cable ! Because of you guys . Always great content , been a subscriber since 2015 and proud of it 🙌 tfl for the win

[@TFLtruck]

Thanks for watching!

[@SylvainsShipyard]

Nice, i love these series! You guys are really great presenters, it’s always fun to look at your videos!

[@spondal1]

Actually excited since I bought a 96 Jimmy this summer with 157,xxx miles and I’ve liked it so far, once I hit something like 175,xxx I’d probably start messing with it more and get rid of it when it hits like 199,xxx. So I can’t wait to see what the little blazer can do

[@timmypstyle]

Back in 1996, a chevy blazer was my favorite vehicle. That changed when I saw a trans am for the first time lol. But the 4.3L blazer is probably the most reliable one there. The 4.0 wasn't bad but the 4.7s were pretty bad. They are better suited for the Cherokee and Dakota but are terribly slow in a ram. My 04 ran accelerated ok in 1st gear but was terrible after that.

[@bradpittiful7288]

i had a 1995 blazer bought new...it was loaded...it had the 4x4 system with the button on the fly...not what nathan has with the shifter on the floor

[@zacharyrodgers597]

Fantastic start guys! Really looking forward to the next episodes. This gave the best Top gear vibes.

[@TaTanka362]

Love it. My money is on the blazer but the right year would have been 91-94. Had a few of those.

[@ADirtyScrub]

Love seeing a WJ on the channel, they're such underrated rigs!

[@Trebelhornc]

fact. However the wrong information is going to rub me wrong af.

[@ADirtyScrub]

@@Trebelhornc Yeah, the 4.7L transmission can be reprogrammed to a 5-speed. They're also more reliable than the 42re that came with the 4.0L.

[@wildbill23c]

@@ADirtyScrub I thought that reprogram was only for the later WK's? The 4.7L HO would be good the standard 4.7L wasn't great, the HO version from what I've been told has some beefed up internals, too bad they skipped the whole upper end for beefing up since they love to drop valves, valve seats, and blow off rocker arms.

[@ADirtyScrub]

@@wildbill23c The V8 WJ came with the 45RFE. (4 speed, Torque rating of 5, RWD, fully electronically controlled) it was unique because it used 3 gear sets instead of the normal two that most 4 speed autos use. That was because it had a second 2nd gear. Or 2nd Prime it used only for kickdown shifting. AKA passing gear. Because it had 3 gear sets it could be reprogrammed to make use of a 5th higher gear. This would be referred to as a 545RFE. I own a 4.0L WJ with the 42RE, which most consider an inferior and weaker trans than the 45RFR on the V8, due to some manufacturing defects I'm the design on the 42RE. If built right it's not a bad transmission though.

[@dalejones4322]

Love this series. I can't wait for the next episode. Thanks guys

[@rzu7120]

This looks like another good one!

[@TFLtruck]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@thecarguyeli7373]

yeah I can't wait!!!

[@angelgjr1999]

@@TFLtruck You guys should get a 2nd Gen Ford Explorer. You can get them for under 2k easily.

[@trittoenterprises7697]

hi

[@dennyj8650]

@@angelgjr1999 Yeah,got mine this spring. Love it.

[@wildbill23c]

About 2 years ago, I picked up an 87 Ford Ranger 4x2 2.9L V6, 5 speed long bed for $800. Yep it needed brakes, and tires, but for $800 for a great running, work truck without any dents is pretty good. Even the AC in it works. I actually found a set of aluminum wheels with almost new tires on it at the pick a part yard for $250. I believe the previous owner got tired of the acceleration/drivability issue it was having. Once it warmed up and went into closed loop it would buck, stall, run rough, etc. Turned out to be a $45 O2 sensor. This truck does great for my needs and has a 7 foot bed. Gets 25mpg on the freeway at 80mph, has 3.73 gears so it'll tow a little bit, Ford de-rated their manual transmission equipped Rangers to only tow 2,000lbs. Being a manual transmission and 2WD it'll get up and go pretty well.

[@janglewonblin935]

I’m amazed on the condition of the blazer, my dads was a always breaking down and it’s name was “red rusty”

[@Mettz97]

Tommy got a good vehicle this time, thought he'd show up in some 4 Wheel Drive Suzuki or Fiat we never knew about. I'll definitely give him what he deserves 🎊👏👏👏🎊👏👏👏🎊

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Nothing wrong with Suzuki, fiat yes

[@alexgarcia3900]

He keeps it interesting lol.

[@edwardclement102]

You knew Tommy would get a Jeep and are not Fiat and Jeep in business?

[@joecostantino3684]

@@edwardclement102 Fiat (well Stellantis now) currently owns Jeep yes but back when this one was made it was Daimler (Mercedes) that owned them.

[@davidelliott5843]

The Fiat Panda 4x4 is so underrated. Top Gear raced one against Range Rovers. It lost the drag race (1200cc vs 4000cc) but beat the RR on every off road stage.

[@pablomoreno1999]

This is gonna be a good one boys. Can't wait!! Starting to love junkboxes like yours hahaha greetings from ESPAÑA

[@RealWorldCarReviews]

Awesome episode guys. I’m absolutely loving the simplicity of the V6 Blazer. The 4WD selector is all of the retro coolness 😎😎😎

[@bigpoppa1992]

Back in the 90s my dad bought a Mazda b2300 manual and he had it forever so I think Andre's truck might be the most reliable.

[@wildbill23c]

The weak point with the Mazda's and Rangers back then were the automatic transmissions....with the manual in Andre's truck he'll be fine but I'm betting the auto locking hubs for the 4WD are trashed.

[@levilambert8068]

Absolutely love when people do this!

[@Doc1310]

Great video! You guys never disappoint, always coming up with something new. Big fan!

[@user-jq5jx8nn5h]

Had a limited WJ with the 4.0L, quadra drive (vari-lock axles) and no tow package. Was an absolute monster in the woods and snow, but was also a total custom build from the factory. Had the d44a rear axle which only had the weakness of being housed in aluminum but still the strength of a d44. Then having the quadra drive meant it had the better transfer case. Without tow package as well just looked better with solid one color bumper, literally had the ability to tow but no hitch. Frankly only other WJ is the overland since it had all the same 4x4 stuff but the 4.7 h.o, or freedom edition.

[@NightPlayer1976]

Good Video , I'm excited to see the next episode. Love these type of videos you guys make it fun and entertaining to watch.

[@LevelFlight]

This is going to be a fun series to watch. Gives me some old school Top Gear vibes

[@Nikephorus]

This looks like a fun series. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@tylerhite9287]

I’m the jeep WJ, turning the key to run position then back to off leaving it on the third time you turn it it will scroll through engine codes where the miles are displayed. Bought my limited for $600 with 50k less miles and in way better condition I must’ve struck a really good deal

[@oscaramador4200]

Tommy's wj is going to win this challenge! If it had the inline 6 then yes the tranny would be the weak spot, but it being a 4.7 which by the way doesn't seem to be burning oil yet (unlike any 4.7 that has ever existed), the 545rfe is a strong transmission and paired with that 242, piece of cake!

[@YouYou-tg7qe]

I’m so pumped for this series!

[@synister281]

I love these videos of the challenges, please keep making them!

[@ericfaley9019]

So Tommy I saw the codes that the tech pulled up. You have a torque converter code that is why you have a transmission overheat code. Torque converter is slipping. Needs an overhaul. 01 is a 5 speed automatic. 2001 Jeep turned on the 5th speed on in 01. You can have 5th turn on on a 99-00 by having the dealership flash the pcm and tcm

[@ferddoes1498]

YESSS so glad you guys made more of these id like to see 08 + truck challenge

[@Reality_Filter]

Smells like a "Reno strip club" "cigarettes and shame" epic!

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

Love this!!! BFG, good on you for sponsoring this.

[@douglasvieira9338]

Thanks BFG !

[@Spector-yj5hk]

I bought a 97 blazer 4x4 2dr 4wd automatic $600 spent $190 for parts. 107,950 miles on it. All it needed was a fuel line, speedometer fix mirrors, and rear hatch fix. Mine is cranberry red. I love my blazer. I've had it for almost 2 months. To quote David Frieburger this thing is mint. End quote. Indeed it is. Also it's my first 4wd.

[@annyer262]

I bought my current car for $2550 back in 2017. I am still driving it today. It has never let me down!

[@snomass1]

Great first show. Can’t wait for the next.

[@TFLtruck]

Episode 2 is coming at 9am EST next Sunday !

[@theleadfootgarage9078]

Good job by all three! It will be interesting to see the off road capabilities of each vehicle.

[@dvddmc]

have a 97 Chevy S10 My self and mine has that same ball under the hood. its like Vacuum storage ball for the climate system. you get a leak in one of those lines the blend door does not function