The Rabbit Habit saves family vacation....& pays for it

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • Doug (IG: @switchcars) was headed on family vacation when someone in the convoy had a breakdown. He had to channel his inner Rabbit to find a solution.
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Komentáře • 515

  • @badgeftw4520
    @badgeftw4520 Před 5 lety +1165

    Doug - Buy another car
    Rob - Fix it himself
    Ed - Put a manual in it and call it rare then sell it for 400k

    • @ricogaras9613
      @ricogaras9613 Před 5 lety +89

      Puts an LP-640 badge on it

    • @mad87645
      @mad87645 Před 5 lety +108

      Hoovie - buys the worst example possible and nearly bankrupts himself on it

    • @Jaroneko
      @Jaroneko Před 5 lety +67

      Wizard - Makes bank on Hoovie's bad decisions, and drives off in his V10 Audi.

    • @TheRealDarkzxi
      @TheRealDarkzxi Před 5 lety +20

      BadgeFTW Freddie- buy the car from hoovie when he can’t deal with it anymore fix it then sell it

    • @matthewhall5571
      @matthewhall5571 Před 5 lety +23

      mad87645 Tavarish - buy it from Hoovie and somehow manage to half accidentally fix it himself and dodge bankruptcy.

  • @Mattwiistand
    @Mattwiistand Před 5 lety +553

    “Anytime you tow a trailer something is bound to go wrong.” Most honest quote of 2019

  • @kaveh1836
    @kaveh1836 Před 5 lety +464

    5:10 “even Ed Bolian wouldn’t have bought this thing” 😂😂

    • @jackielinde7568
      @jackielinde7568 Před 5 lety +35

      Did Doug just unintentionally lay down a challenge for Ed? Is Ed going to try and set a Cannonball record in a busted minivan?

    • @dylanmiddleton380
      @dylanmiddleton380 Před 5 lety +3

      Lol that comment😂😂😂

    • @switchcars
      @switchcars Před 5 lety +26

      @@jackielinde7568 I'm always intentionally laying down challenges for Ed.

    • @jackielinde7568
      @jackielinde7568 Před 5 lety +10

      @@switchcars I'm looking forward to the video where Ed talks about buying a busted, broken down, used minivan for the Cannonball because you said he wouldn't. ;) To be fair, he should make you part of his team for this, should he take up the challenge.

    • @niyablake
      @niyablake Před 5 lety +2

      I heard that ED just accepted the challenge :)

  • @kmac6399
    @kmac6399 Před 5 lety +204

    As soon as he said oddysey and flashing check engine light I shouted "piston rings!!"

    • @Legotruck82
      @Legotruck82 Před 5 lety +23

      amazing the transmission lasted long enough that the engine died tbh

    • @littlerhino2006
      @littlerhino2006 Před 5 lety +9

      Lol you guys are dogging Odyssey's, grand caravan/town and country's are way worse

    • @rustedratchetgarage6788
      @rustedratchetgarage6788 Před 5 lety +2

      i would think trans because the j series is stout

    • @TheA53ford
      @TheA53ford Před 5 lety +2

      If it was a four cylinder Odyssey then it was the head going out.

    • @Legotruck82
      @Legotruck82 Před 5 lety +5

      @@littlerhino2006 Odysseys, especially the earlier ones, are reknowned for recalls due to transmission issues, sometimes with the replacement trans failing too. Do a little research, they are probably one of Honda's less reliable products.

  • @scottcol23
    @scottcol23 Před 5 lety +217

    Lol, love the "JC Penny gal" Rabbit reference!

    • @niyablake
      @niyablake Před 5 lety +2

      Well he stated off with a Rabbit story so of course he had to work in the JC penny's reference

    • @mad87645
      @mad87645 Před 5 lety +8

      Next week's story, how Doug got banned from ebay for life

    • @niyablake
      @niyablake Před 5 lety +1

      @@mad87645 Along with his dad and wife

    • @SlidTossedPissed
      @SlidTossedPissed Před 5 lety

      @@mad87645
      If DOUG can get banned,... from Toro.. I will fap to a Mexican woman.

  • @michaelhowell2326
    @michaelhowell2326 Před 5 lety +139

    I wasn't even watching the video, just listening and started laughing like a kid when I heard " it was so bad, Ed Bolian wouldn't even buy this thing". That's a hell of a rep, Ed.

    • @Pilostudio
      @Pilostudio Před 5 lety +7

      It would have been funnier if he said "not even hoovie would buy this thing" lol

  • @kameron454ci
    @kameron454ci Před 5 lety +431

    rabbit would have gotten one of the rovers

  • @EdBolian
    @EdBolian Před 5 lety +743

    Sometimes we all have to think, what would Rabbit do in this situation?

    • @TheUserid82
      @TheUserid82 Před 5 lety +77

      Sell sand to people in the desert?

    • @caractacuspott4581
      @caractacuspott4581 Před 5 lety +40

      He would tell the witch to use her magic to fix the transmission!

    • @rustedratchetgarage6788
      @rustedratchetgarage6788 Před 5 lety +21

      smoke a pack of kools

    • @TheA53ford
      @TheA53ford Před 5 lety +19

      Somehow find a odd way to fix it. Heck I drove an Accord for three years not knowing the check engine light was busted... (Along with every other warning light)

    • @snozeberry99
      @snozeberry99 Před 5 lety +14

      Rabbit would read an ad to make the video 10 minutes for more ad revenue.

  • @markrahkola3365
    @markrahkola3365 Před 4 lety +6

    "No dodges, dodges suck" 🤣 sounds like we'd be good friends. Lol.

  • @WelcomeToTheMadness
    @WelcomeToTheMadness Před 5 lety +433

    Everyone is in limp mode after too much drinking from last night

    • @hairydeck
      @hairydeck Před 5 lety +8

      Welcome To The Madness just disconnect your battery for 10 mins

    • @Dylan-dh4st
      @Dylan-dh4st Před 5 lety +1

      Good thing e30s don’t have limp mode

    • @ryanmosey5932
      @ryanmosey5932 Před 5 lety +2

      I have been in limp mode even since high school

    • @nicolainielsen7700
      @nicolainielsen7700 Před 5 lety +2

      I had to be at work at 9 am. It was not fun

    • @Dragonfabb
      @Dragonfabb Před 5 lety +2

      Don't drink you'll feel better lol

  • @pwrightisright8611
    @pwrightisright8611 Před 5 lety +61

    Doug, the kind of guy to own a bright red Corvette.....boat

    • @Litt-10
      @Litt-10 Před 5 lety +1

      Wrong Doug for those "Doug the kinda guy," comments...

  • @_Wiseguy7
    @_Wiseguy7 Před 5 lety +58

    So Doug pulled a Rabbit? Nice.

  • @user-xm6ro1ep5d
    @user-xm6ro1ep5d Před 5 lety +46

    What better way to start the year with Vinwiki, Doug Tabbutt, and coffee

  • @gumballer133
    @gumballer133 Před 5 lety +32

    The boat looks sharp. Great story Doug

  • @ghoward912
    @ghoward912 Před 5 lety +3

    Over 411,000 miles on my Chrysler Town & Country when I sold it last year. Never a major problem in all of those miles.

  • @clintgliford9941
    @clintgliford9941 Před 5 lety +98

    Last time I was this early, it was still 2018. Happy New Year everyone!

    • @The_JEB
      @The_JEB Před 5 lety +7

      I remember 2018... Just like it was yesterday

    • @user-xm6ro1ep5d
      @user-xm6ro1ep5d Před 5 lety

      Have a wonderful 2019 mate, cheers !

    • @spencergrubb5153
      @spencergrubb5153 Před 5 lety +3

      I haven't seen you comment since last year

  • @GusMahn
    @GusMahn Před 5 lety +20

    I'd probably never buy a car from Rabbit, but I'd buy a Rabbit's Used Cars T-shirt!

  • @billnalder1017
    @billnalder1017 Před 5 lety +22

    That was some 'shrewd negotiations' going on there Doug!

  • @MaxSpeedMike
    @MaxSpeedMike Před 5 lety +93

    Starting the new year off right with some VinWiki! Happy new year everyone!

    • @chris_jegan
      @chris_jegan Před 5 lety +3

      MaxSpeed bruh quit commenting on every damn car video just to promote ur channel

  • @KASP112
    @KASP112 Před 5 lety +3

    Him and rabbit are very good friends and they tell stories about eachother all the time

  • @blakea216
    @blakea216 Před 5 lety +52

    Where'd you get that awesome extra medium tee shirt at?? Great story Doug!

  • @brettbilger1390
    @brettbilger1390 Před 5 lety +10

    So many gems in this story

  • @caractacuspott4581
    @caractacuspott4581 Před 5 lety +11

    That is the best rental agreement I have ever seen LOL!

  • @NWLAutowerks
    @NWLAutowerks Před 5 lety +2

    The old couple who bought the Caravan were so cute

  • @randocrypto1678
    @randocrypto1678 Před 5 lety +160

    Writing down 581k subs at the start of 2019. Anybody have predictions for this year? I'm betting 1.6 million

  • @cameronlovesevolve
    @cameronlovesevolve Před 5 lety +2

    Oh man those buyers went from SE to SXT .. I'm in! Haha

  • @rabbits_used_cars
    @rabbits_used_cars Před 5 lety +2

    If you want a Rabbit’s Used Cars shirt you can shoot us an email for order info. Available in extra medium and all other sizes as well lol.
    rabbitsusedcars@gmail.com

  • @janviikvald6443
    @janviikvald6443 Před 5 lety +18

    "Beggars can't be choosers"
    Boy,do I have a subreddit to show you.

  • @Jalapenoman
    @Jalapenoman Před 5 lety +7

    That tshirt is gold! Get Rob and ask him if he will sell the shirt.

  • @kalbotero9232
    @kalbotero9232 Před 5 lety +19

    The only one Mexican stig ♥

  • @parthpatel967
    @parthpatel967 Před 5 lety +9

    Mexican stig on my birthday? Hell yes! Happy new year to everyone here at VinWiki 🌟

  • @ericworthington7299
    @ericworthington7299 Před 5 lety +49

    When all else fails, do a
    Crayon🖍 Contract 📝 epic...
    1st VinWiki story of 2019...

  • @weaverhchrist
    @weaverhchrist Před 5 lety +1

    No doubt about it, Ed is a much better story teller than anyone else so far

  • @alfatasteless
    @alfatasteless Před 4 lety +1

    The preview picture has All Makes in the background, I said "Hey! I know that place!" (my dad works for the Toyota dealer on the weekends installing remote starts and stuff like that, and now my brother works at All Makes). Hope you enjoyed your trip to the area Doug!

  • @greensnmachines
    @greensnmachines Před 5 lety +1

    When it's Doug and he says Maine you know it's a good story. Great start to the new year

  • @cmj115
    @cmj115 Před 5 lety +5

    "Not even Ed Bolian would buy it. "😂

  • @nicholmansgarage3501
    @nicholmansgarage3501 Před 2 lety

    My dad owns a 2011 grand caravan, and that thing runs like a swiss watch. Yes, the check engine light is on and yes, it rattles, and yes, it's a Dodge, but by God that is one of the most reliable cars I think he's ever owned.

  • @radiok2ua
    @radiok2ua Před 5 lety +1

    This is fantastic! All the little digs in all the right places, too. Love it!

  • @The_Future_isnt_so_Bright

    Never a dull moment with Doug. He is the friend that you hang with and think,' fuck, I wonder what will happen tonight.'' Had a similar friend back in the day, he would hand me the Nokia 3310, and Id dial a random number. He would talk with whomever answered and we would go and meet with these people. He said I had the golden fingers when it came to dialing random numbers.This shit stressed me out, but for him, it was just another day. Good times.

  • @joonaslaakkonen8096
    @joonaslaakkonen8096 Před 5 lety +6

    I already know its gonna be good one ive been watching for a while now.

  • @CarswithNash
    @CarswithNash Před 5 lety

    Nice! My bro has an ‘08 Caravan that has been an excellent vehicle for him, it’s never failed him even once.

  • @HannibalACP82
    @HannibalACP82 Před 5 lety +6

    The Corvette boat is awesome. I want a story on that!

  • @nickd.5692
    @nickd.5692 Před 4 lety

    “Towing a trailer and something is going to go wrong” is so true. Just moved across the country with my wife and daughter. Went smooth the entire time till we got to the destination. Tires locked up on the trailer so I checked the wires and chains and nothing was wrong so I checked the tires and the break caliper actually blew up on one of the tires and came through the rim and made it so the tire would not spin

  • @mo-hammadabunaser1367
    @mo-hammadabunaser1367 Před 5 lety +58

    Sells a 2500 dollar for 4400.. when you die and angel will definitely get wings lol

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 Před 5 lety +10

      Your thinking of it all wrong. Sold a 6000 car for $4400.

    • @mo-hammadabunaser1367
      @mo-hammadabunaser1367 Před 5 lety

      @@mph5896 don't think so, dealer had it for 2500 and he bought it for 2700

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 Před 5 lety +7

      @@mo-hammadabunaser1367 "dealer had it for 2500 and he bought it for 2700". So whats your point? Thats how sales of ANYTHING works. You take a product purchased at wholesale, recondition it if necessary, advertise it to a market. Both parties agree on a price and the product is sold. If you don't like it, change the system.

    • @FBobby
      @FBobby Před 5 lety +9

      It's called capitalism. No one makes money selling things for what they paid for them.

    • @mo-hammadabunaser1367
      @mo-hammadabunaser1367 Před 5 lety +1

      The comment was a joke that he himself made in the video, I do understand how people make money selling things.

  • @scottcol23
    @scottcol23 Před 5 lety +12

    Was hoping for a Rabbit story today...And I Got a rabbit story.... guess i was too literal. Lol

  • @markmacias5897
    @markmacias5897 Před 5 lety +2

    I love how the "JC Penny Girl" term is catching speed

  • @shmiggz
    @shmiggz Před 5 lety +2

    Got to love it when a Honda is bailed out by a Dodge! Go Mopar!

  • @caractacuspott4581
    @caractacuspott4581 Před 5 lety +5

    I need that Rabbit shirt right now!

  • @1XSTEALTHTWINTURBOX1
    @1XSTEALTHTWINTURBOX1 Před 5 lety

    Worked at Dodge Dealer for 2 years. We loved all the used Dodge vans. We had ton with 150-300k miles. Customers would come back to tell us "they needed a van, didn't have a choice and thought might not be reliable, but we love it.'

  • @neuronbob
    @neuronbob Před 5 lety +2

    LOL, Doug...best story yet.

  • @DaveMcFly
    @DaveMcFly Před 5 lety +4

    hey Doug, I LIVE in Jamestown NY, so I was like OMG when you mentioned my town that dealer should be the one on Fairmont Ave also known as Rout 394 near a mall and a shopping center down the road.

  • @Mike-cd7bj
    @Mike-cd7bj Před 5 lety +1

    “You know, you have to declare those muffins as income”
    What a diamond

  • @dmaxm2498
    @dmaxm2498 Před 5 lety

    He REALLY likes talking about himself. He tries to tell his stories in a way that make him look/seem smart and cool. 🤣

  • @charliehippler770
    @charliehippler770 Před 4 lety +1

    Everybody’s gangsta till the Odysseys check engine light starts flashing.

  • @steveworldclass
    @steveworldclass Před 5 lety +1

    shots fired at "even Ed Bolian wouldn't buy this car" Im dying lol

  • @JC-11111
    @JC-11111 Před 5 lety +1

    Definitely one of the best stories of the year! 👍😆

  • @benc.1197
    @benc.1197 Před 5 lety +1

    And that couple got a nicer trim level. Good for them.

  • @ccb2343
    @ccb2343 Před 5 lety

    I've never been more proud to be from Maine than I am right now.

  • @pierce324
    @pierce324 Před 5 lety +3

    So early there's not a proper thumbnail lol. Love Doug, he has some of my favorite stories!

  • @jgl255
    @jgl255 Před 5 lety +3

    Jamestown is in my neck of the woods. Shocked you got a deal from that Honda dealer. Shrewd negotiating doesn’t prevail at the Chevy dealer around that area.

  • @zanekidd4394
    @zanekidd4394 Před 5 lety +1

    That corvette boat is sick

  • @jovanlopez90
    @jovanlopez90 Před 3 lety +1

    Rob "Rabbit" pitts would be proud!

  • @poda7273
    @poda7273 Před 5 lety +2

    I freaking love Maine. My mom is from there and it’s great.

  • @chucky10342008
    @chucky10342008 Před 5 lety +25

    I want a rabbit used car shirt!!!

  • @nwvfd22
    @nwvfd22 Před 4 lety +1

    I hear Jamestown and perked up, Jamestown New York lol nice. Then the picture with the Caravan and I know where that is! Its Lakewood, that dealer is now a Hyundai and the Tractor Supply on the right is now a Harbor Freight. Small world.

  • @chowtownfoodreviews6679
    @chowtownfoodreviews6679 Před 5 lety +4

    Rabbits used cars have to have that shirt

  • @jamergamer0076
    @jamergamer0076 Před 5 lety

    This guy is by far one of the best for this channel because he doesn't come across as a pompous full of himself look what I can do cause I have money jerk.

  • @tekkietekkie
    @tekkietekkie Před 5 lety +3

    a great way to start the year, love his stories

  • @jblyon2
    @jblyon2 Před 5 lety

    I know so many people who have had that issue with their Odyssey vans. Thankfully Honda has at least been good about covering it, even long out of warranty normal warranty.

  • @brettboggs8800
    @brettboggs8800 Před 9 měsíci

    I love your stories, Doug!

  • @vancealvarez880
    @vancealvarez880 Před 5 lety +2

    lol i live in jamestown new york and its crazy to think he was in our tiny city lol i work at the car wash right next to the dealearship lol

  • @Iskelderon
    @Iskelderon Před 5 lety

    Great story and since the new owners went into it with open eyes thanks to their previous car, everyone came out a winner.

  • @jonathanmartin7204
    @jonathanmartin7204 Před 5 lety +2

    keep those stories coming Rabbit!

  • @BMWAddictE90
    @BMWAddictE90 Před 5 lety +3

    Sad it’s not actually Rabbit but it’s nice hearing a Doug story again

  • @Dudeness1994
    @Dudeness1994 Před 5 lety +9

    That t shirt is great

  • @Taytayflan
    @Taytayflan Před 5 lety +3

    ...did we miss out on this shirt? If I knew it existed I'd have bought one immediately.

  • @ryanboodhoo3512
    @ryanboodhoo3512 Před 3 lety

    Doug using rabbit language is the funniest thing I've heard today

  • @stevensolinko8807
    @stevensolinko8807 Před 5 lety +2

    Jamestown NY, my home town!!

  • @alanluscombe8a553
    @alanluscombe8a553 Před 3 lety +1

    Those defenders are awesome

  • @moneybagshastings2247
    @moneybagshastings2247 Před 5 lety +4

    Hahaha! I want to buy a Rabbit shirt.

  • @kellyscars
    @kellyscars Před 5 lety +5

    Holy balls, I need that shirt!!!

  • @redriver15262
    @redriver15262 Před 5 lety +2

    Doug is my Fav lol

  • @rustedratchetgarage6788
    @rustedratchetgarage6788 Před 5 lety +6

    anytime a deal is made on a Caravan, someone gets consummated

  • @Habu12
    @Habu12 Před 5 lety +1

    Last time I was this early, the Mexican Stig was still pondering the dirty sanchez.

  • @gammauno
    @gammauno Před 5 lety +2

    “Every time a wholesaler dies, and angel gets its wings.”
    Every time a GM employee gets laid off, 100 angels get their wings

  • @ElCapitanDudeMan
    @ElCapitanDudeMan Před 5 lety +3

    Worthy of a J.C. Penny girl!!! 😂

  • @JaredReMillard
    @JaredReMillard Před 5 lety +1

    Doug stories are great!

  • @joehanna501
    @joehanna501 Před 5 lety +2

    So I just found out switchcars is literally 5 min from my house! Hi Doug!

  • @JsliceQB1026
    @JsliceQB1026 Před 5 lety +2

    *sees rabbit in the title*
    *clicks video*
    *its doug*
    *was not dissapointed*

  • @Lofi.z34
    @Lofi.z34 Před 5 lety +1

    I see an intersting video pop up in my suggestions on the main page, I click on it without restraint
    Of fucking course, it's VINwiki hahahaah

  • @ryanjohnson1265
    @ryanjohnson1265 Před 5 lety +1

    I gotta get that fucking shirt! Rabbit’s Used Cars 😂😂😂

  • @chancock4222
    @chancock4222 Před 5 lety +5

    Shirt...I must have this shirt

  • @ArnavDeshpande
    @ArnavDeshpande Před 5 lety +8

    Clicked before I got the notification

  • @shaung638
    @shaung638 Před 5 lety +3

    Caravan is wonderful for a car that you don't care about. Pick one up used at around 100k miles and run for another 100k or more before junking it out.

  • @RD-io6sm
    @RD-io6sm Před 5 lety +2

    I can't believe they actually made a contract using crayon... 😂

  • @a.kblur04
    @a.kblur04 Před 5 lety +1

    Caravans have always been reliable if you maintain them! :)

  • @aarondyer9592
    @aarondyer9592 Před 5 lety +1

    One of my close friends put 500k miles on a caravan of that generation, no joke!

  • @grimrecords19
    @grimrecords19 Před 4 lety +1

    “Even Ed Bolian wouldn’t have bought this thing” ouch hahahaha

  • @vr6294
    @vr6294 Před 5 lety +4

    Happy 2019 everybody 👍✌️❤️

  • @vaquero141
    @vaquero141 Před 5 lety +2

    Certified Shrewd