How to Buy a Budget Friendly Project Car

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  • čas přidán 25. 03. 2021
  • Learn how you can buy a project car for less than the cost of a new cell phone! Project cars are great for learning how to fix a car and when you are "done" (project cars are never done), you can be proud to drive the car you fixed up!
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  • @maxthespaz3803
    @maxthespaz3803 Před 3 lety +6245

    “ offered him 1000$ he comes back at 1750$.... we met half way at 1100$”🤣🤣🤣

    • @danielammari5775
      @danielammari5775 Před 3 lety +58

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @imzanky6321
      @imzanky6321 Před 3 lety +43

      @UCVRew_wRUpzaNEZGv1DO60Q Watch the end of the video. He explains how the rules work.

    • @nosleep5521
      @nosleep5521 Před 3 lety +141

      i guess chris skipped the math class

    • @bergrud
      @bergrud Před 3 lety +87

      Its a vinwiki line.

    • @DavyDave1313
      @DavyDave1313 Před 3 lety +170

      @@nosleep5521 the joke is he didn’t meet him halfway - he was being sarcastic.

  • @cap737
    @cap737 Před 3 lety +4188

    "Honey, that kid is walking around outside with his helmet on again."

    • @CALVINLNIKONT
      @CALVINLNIKONT Před 3 lety +90

      C'mon Chris, with 7.58M subscribers, it's time to ditch the coverings.

    • @KainYusanagi
      @KainYusanagi Před 3 lety +18

      "Nice, new video up soon!"

    • @InformalGreeting
      @InformalGreeting Před 3 lety +141

      @@CALVINLNIKONT all the more reason to stay hidden. Internet culture sucks.

    • @keepitreal3557
      @keepitreal3557 Před 3 lety +40

      @@CALVINLNIKONT if you go back and watch some of his very first videos he shows his face. 👉🏼🤔

    • @xKingzenity
      @xKingzenity Před 3 lety +49

      @@keepitreal3557 if he prefers to keep it on why go against his preferences?

  • @icopiedurname9349
    @icopiedurname9349 Před 2 lety +4062

    Race: Your budget is 500$
    Chris:*proceeds to buy a bmw for 1100*

    • @idkkoof3074
      @idkkoof3074 Před 2 lety +604

      I'm glad someone else noticed

    • @braydencrockett1968
      @braydencrockett1968 Před 2 lety +115

      idkk oof oh good I'm not alone

    • @LaughBitss
      @LaughBitss Před 2 lety +138

      Watch the whole video first.

    • @HansWick
      @HansWick Před 2 lety +30

      Exactly what I was thinking

    • @ShinLeeChan
      @ShinLeeChan Před 2 lety +958

      @@HansWick At the end of the video he explained how it works.. Basically he bought the car for 1,100$ and for that amount difference (600$) he'd get 60 laps penality. But the rules allow to resell some non safety parts and come closer as possible to 500$.
      Then he sold some of the parts of the cars like the radio, wood, speakers and few more things. Subtract the resell from the initial price and he got 540$ budget car with 4 laps penality. :)

  • @winksplorer
    @winksplorer Před 2 lety +626

    ChrisFix and BlueDriver should collab to make like a car restoring kit

  • @Ryan-ig6sh
    @Ryan-ig6sh Před 3 lety +5711

    The livery should be like your “Soapy wooder bottle logo”

    • @tarunsehgal6613
      @tarunsehgal6613 Před 3 lety +72

      Definitely

    • @blipman17
      @blipman17 Před 3 lety +111

      Most defenately! Team Soapy Wooder (TSW) sounds professional and goofy depending if you use the abbreviation or not and fitting with a BMW.

    • @mikionorton2236
      @mikionorton2236 Před 3 lety +30

      Where's the petition for me to sign this idea is awesome

    • @tomi12p
      @tomi12p Před 3 lety +33

      Or team threadlocker. Just paint the car with the threadlocker.

    • @samuelskelton9603
      @samuelskelton9603 Před 3 lety +23

      He could have a Super soapy Soaker on the roof of the car 😂

  • @nikoslats2551
    @nikoslats2551 Před 3 lety +408

    That “pick your driver” thing was incredible

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +56

      I'm glad you liked it!

    • @nikoslats2551
      @nikoslats2551 Před 3 lety +31

      @@chrisfix “common hand tools and threadlocker is all we need to win !” That was the best part

    • @5cylinderdreamz
      @5cylinderdreamz Před 3 lety +3

      Lmao “Weaknesses: *C O M M U N I S M* “

    • @pierrosdragatis6820
      @pierrosdragatis6820 Před 3 lety +3

      sadly there was not a “no helmet Chris” option :( I WANT A REFUND FOR THIS GAME !

    • @pspwilliams
      @pspwilliams Před 3 lety +1

      Truth

  • @The_Pariah
    @The_Pariah Před 2 lety +400

    Dude...you are so god damn likable. That "select your driver" thing was amazing.
    On days like today, I just queue up random videos you've made and try to absorb as much knowledge as I can as I start my journey into being self-sufficient with my cars.
    Little things like that just make the experience that much more enjoyable!! Love it. Keep making videos and I'll keep watching.

  • @ChrisBexfield2010
    @ChrisBexfield2010 Před 2 lety +81

    Imagine being the old owner watching Chris fix 👏 all the issues easily 😅

  • @ayushkumarsinha5787
    @ayushkumarsinha5787 Před 3 lety +1835

    Only people from Instagram knew that how much effort was made to render this video 😂😂 but Thank God it is finally done!!

    • @imblack011
      @imblack011 Před 3 lety +48

      I used to follow him on instagram until i stopped using instagram

    • @mrmods7658
      @mrmods7658 Před 3 lety +2

      fax

    • @briansucksatskating9695
      @briansucksatskating9695 Před 3 lety +1

      Fr

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +278

      Never had this much of an issue but I'm glad I was able to (sort of) figure it out get it up!

    • @ayushkumarsinha5787
      @ayushkumarsinha5787 Před 3 lety +8

      @@chrisfix I saw every update!! And glad finally it worked out!! Can't wait for next video!! Also hope this issue never happens again!!❤️

  • @Rocky-rh3rz
    @Rocky-rh3rz Před 2 lety +33

    This is a genius way of explaining it 7:46 'Project Car Triangle' 👍🏼
    Cheap | Reliable | Fast

    • @sakk3d
      @sakk3d Před rokem +1

      I think it applies to every car, not just project cars :D In ANY car you buy, you can pick only two

  • @pyscobrand
    @pyscobrand Před rokem +11

    I got a 2005 BMW 325i for 2k. It was misfiring, but the body was clean, a few manageable dings and scratches, botched interior, but it was practically rust free. Rare for a used car in my area, so it was a big win. 2 blocks after driving it from the buyer upper radiator hose blew. Had to walk an hour around the city to find a replacement, and use the tools of a friendly old guy to get her going.
    I knew going in it was going to be a lot of work to make it reliable. So far, I've rebuilt the vanos, replaced the coil packs, sparkplugs, coolant lines, exhaust intake boots, mass airflow sensor, fuel injectors, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, thermostat, water pump, and flushed and replaced all the fluids.
    It was frustrating, painful, and freaking awesome.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před rokem +3

      I’m glad to see you got her going! There is not a lot that can beat that feeling after all that!

  • @Thatguyujustmet
    @Thatguyujustmet Před 3 lety +569

    Strengths: "sending it"
    Weaknesses: "sending it"
    Garrett is my spirit animal.

    • @offroadangler8675
      @offroadangler8675 Před 3 lety +2

      As soon as Chris broke out the camera, I sent it a little too hard 😂

  • @rawali1
    @rawali1 Před 3 lety +365

    "we met halfway at 1100$" sounds like a shrewd negotiator.

    • @ryanboodhoo3512
      @ryanboodhoo3512 Před 3 lety +26

      Ed from vin wiki would be proud 😂

    • @Hotpack7279
      @Hotpack7279 Před 3 lety +6

      Eeveryones own choice.. the seller also was free to stop the negotiation.

    • @odtodler
      @odtodler Před 3 lety +9

      When he said we meet halfway at $1100 I died 😂😂😂

    • @dedsec6072
      @dedsec6072 Před 3 lety +2

      Patrick from Spongebob would be proud

  • @seekingadventures8179
    @seekingadventures8179 Před rokem +35

    I thought it was really cool that he had a regular guy at the end who was also going to be helping. It just goes to show that you don’t have to do really awesome things for a living to have fun. Way to go Chris keep up the good work.

  • @reddynamix7830
    @reddynamix7830 Před 2 lety +59

    I’m a tire tech and I would recommend the continental Xtreem contacts they are aggressive street tire, sticky on the track and where well. They have a tread where of 500-600. AA on traction. A on temp and W speed rating which good for about 160 mph. 👍🏻

  • @rrasdan8625
    @rrasdan8625 Před 3 lety +306

    Chris: would you like to see-
    everyone: YES

  • @grumpy-man
    @grumpy-man Před 3 lety +846

    Chris: "Do you guys want to see how to install a ..."
    Us: "Yes"

  • @gabelara5414
    @gabelara5414 Před 6 měsíci +5

    This is honestly a very great way for somebody to learn how to work on cars. Just follow thee videos while tearing a car apart, do the race, then expand on your knowledge by learning how to build it back up but in your own way.

  • @76o.colton
    @76o.colton Před 2 lety +8

    this has inspired me to make a project drift car with my father! thank you so much!
    edit: thanks for the heart bro I appreciate it

  • @AkashKumar-rl1jc
    @AkashKumar-rl1jc Před 3 lety +576

    Chris: so I’m curious if you guys want to see-
    Literally all of us: yes

  • @habibalam8043
    @habibalam8043 Před 3 lety +3905

    Chris's enthusiastic energy makes fixing cars seem like a walk in the park. Smh it took me 3hrs to replace my ignition c. and sparks alone.

    • @sodapop6012
      @sodapop6012 Před 3 lety +159

      You kinda get used to it after doing this stuff a while. But it still takes me like 30min to replace my spark plugs cuz i meticulously gap them. And maintenance, it’s never really easy and fun, rust will ruin your day. Importantly, you still saved money by doing your coils and sparks on your own.

    • @frankthetank5671
      @frankthetank5671 Před 3 lety +160

      You still got it done on you own. There’s something to be said for that.

    • @pablogon98
      @pablogon98 Před 3 lety +40

      I know, right? But come on, Chris has been doing it for years, we can be glad that we're getting paid with knowledge and experience, maybe some day you will profit from it.

    • @revanvonheaven8270
      @revanvonheaven8270 Před 3 lety +4

      I am like this with Laptops Tablets Personal computers phones it is easy once you get the hang of it.

    • @RacingPepe
      @RacingPepe Před 3 lety +17

      Yea you don't have to compare yourself to him. You did it by yourself and that saves a ton of money in hourly rates alone.

  • @guillaumewsr9372
    @guillaumewsr9372 Před 2 lety +3

    Your passion is contagious yet I don’t even own a car. Was initially looking at rust repair for a first cheap car I’ll get from a friend. This is great content. Good job!

  • @purplebadger774
    @purplebadger774 Před 2 lety +1

    My friends and I just bought a 1990 Geo Metro as are first project car and your videos have been unimaginably helpful

  • @mp2bill
    @mp2bill Před 3 lety +526

    2:47 “You only have $500 (for purchase and repairs).”
    5:20 “Here’s the eBay listing.”
    *Me seeing that the seller wants $2000
    “How’s ChrisFix going to get this car for less than $500?”
    6:43 “ We met ‘half way’ at $1100.”
    🤨

    • @joshuacarlin1427
      @joshuacarlin1427 Před 3 lety +80

      yeah, I'm curious about that too.

    • @allstarbass7656
      @allstarbass7656 Před 3 lety +12

      @@joshuacarlin1427 yeah

    • @understoodios
      @understoodios Před 3 lety +110

      You can sell parts off the car to lower the total price. He explains that at the end.

    • @mp2bill
      @mp2bill Před 3 lety +10

      @@User-hh7tz Dammit. I knew something had to be up.

    • @fernandojose2599
      @fernandojose2599 Před 3 lety +45

      4.4: BS Factor: To prevent cheating, all cars will be inspected by a panel appointed by the Organizers. At that time, all teams will be given an opportunity to describe the car’s purchase and prep. If the panel believes the limit set out in Rule 4.1 has been exceeded, it will assign a Bullshit Factor (BSF) equal to one BSF per $10 above the limit. The entry will be docked one lap for each BSF assigned. (Ten dollars = one BSF = one lap.) Entrants are very, very, exceedingly strongly encouraged to bring pre-race-prep photographs, verifiable receipts, notarized testimonials, plus any and all other supporting evidence to Tech/BS Inspection. Or at least make up plausible-sounding stories in advance.

  • @dantewitter8743
    @dantewitter8743 Před 3 lety +3670

    “you guys wanted a European car”
    the maserati: 👁🔱👁

    • @martin1649
      @martin1649 Před 3 lety +35

      it's not his

    • @minitrooper4260
      @minitrooper4260 Před 3 lety +49

      @@martin1649 still counts as on the channel

    • @RubyDash_
      @RubyDash_ Před 3 lety +42

      @@minitrooper4260 yeah but he only made one video on the Maserati and it was him getting it wrapped and gifting it to his dad so it doesn’t really count

    • @minitrooper4260
      @minitrooper4260 Před 3 lety +9

      @@RubyDash_ Still part of the channel as he uses it in various videos, such as the IAC cleaning one.

    • @miguelstella2
      @miguelstella2 Před 3 lety +5

      And the Jag!

  • @jacobfarkas3916
    @jacobfarkas3916 Před rokem +1

    Great info on buying, diagnostic, and repair info. I wasn't expecting so much. Great video, definitely watching more of your videos!

  • @skrrr220
    @skrrr220 Před 2 lety +6

    Hey Chris, I started watching your vids in quarantine. Good stuff man👍🏻. I just had a suggestion, when u bring new project cars to the channel and use your magic on em (which includes bringing it back from the dead, cleaning the interior/exterior etc), please show the whole car from all angles coz I really like to see the (before and after)... BIG FAN❤

  • @JuanGarcia-wv5gr
    @JuanGarcia-wv5gr Před 3 lety +442

    “It leaks oil but that’s all BMW’s” ChrisFix Funny

    • @sb-gy1lp
      @sb-gy1lp Před 3 lety +3

      idk whats this oil leak but my dads bmw never fails :) hes such a non carguy and the car is still running

    • @JonaPdm1
      @JonaPdm1 Před 3 lety +5

      As a German. This kinda hurts to hear.

    • @Zeroflax
      @Zeroflax Před 3 lety +4

      Never seen a BMW without a oil leak, and they always come with a nice wiring issue.

    • @jonathanhardee6675
      @jonathanhardee6675 Před 3 lety +7

      @@JonaPdm1 don’t be sad Toyota beats everyone for reliability

    • @angelbenitez2658
      @angelbenitez2658 Před 3 lety

      Sell the spoiler!

  • @paulakilmartin5326
    @paulakilmartin5326 Před 3 lety +750

    I couldn't imagine a world without ChrisFix

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +163

      I appreciate that!

    • @kylemarienthal
      @kylemarienthal Před 3 lety +12

      @@chrisfix
      If you say something like "if you like this video, be sure to click the like" real quick in your videos it would bump those like numbers. Sometimes someone like myself just forgets to click it, and just need a quick reminder.

    • @pauleckman8852
      @pauleckman8852 Před 3 lety +4

      He makes me hopeful that one day i will have a house with the space for a project car! After i get outa this shitty 1 bedroom appartment haha

    • @Michaelgarcia-ch5tm
      @Michaelgarcia-ch5tm Před 3 lety +1

      Me too

    • @limitlessliving1100
      @limitlessliving1100 Před 3 lety +14

      Sell the window motors if they are still good any e46 owner is most likely in desperate need of some of those bad boys they will sell pretty quick

  • @keeganmcgraw1394
    @keeganmcgraw1394 Před rokem

    man this is the best car video ive ever seen i love the character select, i havent ever seen someone use it live action. Great job, i could watch your content all day.

  • @nebulonv6015
    @nebulonv6015 Před 2 lety +1

    oh man i was wondering what happened to the Del Sol! I'm so glad you have some vids coming up for it!! AWESOME!! Can't wait!

  • @mobiledevice9546
    @mobiledevice9546 Před 3 lety +274

    Chris: 17:06 "now I'm curious, are you guys interested in seeing a video on how to..."
    Everyone: YES!

  • @1FRANHER1
    @1FRANHER1 Před 3 lety +273

    Chrisfix: "are you guys interested in watching how to install..."
    Me: YES I WANT TO SEE ALL OF IT

    • @joseguzman1073
      @joseguzman1073 Před 3 lety +8

      FACTS

    • @JPT_Jpt
      @JPT_Jpt Před 3 lety +2

      We *ALL* want to see his vids in how to install race car stuff

    • @stephenrich3029
      @stephenrich3029 Před 3 lety +1

      I’m not even sure why he thought those questions needed asking. Do we have a reason to know how to install half of these systems? No, but we want to see the videos and learn how to do it.

  • @adfking4952
    @adfking4952 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Chris fix for answering my comment you are the best CZcamsr ever

  • @seans2660
    @seans2660 Před 2 lety

    Dudeeee love your videos this one was awesome been watching forever you’re awesome keep up the hard work appreciate your time and effort!! I think I’m finally going to start a project 😈

  • @B_M_A
    @B_M_A Před 3 lety +407

    "I offered $1000 he came back with $1750 and he met in the middle and I got it for $1100" lol

    • @minetwisted
      @minetwisted Před 3 lety +93

      “There is a $500 budget” lol

    • @tathanbailey6225
      @tathanbailey6225 Před 3 lety +13

      @@minetwisted Exactly what I thought!

    • @reggiexp69
      @reggiexp69 Před 3 lety +4

      stonks

    • @BradleyResler
      @BradleyResler Před 3 lety +15

      Watch the whole vid... you’re allowed to sell parts from the car and bring the price back down

    • @minetwisted
      @minetwisted Před 3 lety +14

      @@BradleyResler yes I am aware I just thought it was funny how he talked about how serious they are about that budget then looks at a car that’s 4 times the price and needs work

  • @rsingh2595
    @rsingh2595 Před 3 lety +525

    Walking around with a helmet on around your house I’m sure your neighbors are like “well, the bakers boy, yeah..he’s at it again.”

  • @cavindahl
    @cavindahl Před 2 lety +2

    I haven't watched you in years since before 1 million and the start of the driftstang build, congrats on 8 million you have completed so much since I have discovered you almost five years ago

  • @reallyrandomrides1296
    @reallyrandomrides1296 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad there was such a quick, simple and free way to fix the sunroof and get it closed. Don't want wooder wrecking the interior!

  • @DelonGaming
    @DelonGaming Před 3 lety +381

    That team introduction was freakin awesome!

    • @hxmzix
      @hxmzix Před 3 lety +1

      @liam1630 liam1630 ikr

    • @hxmzix
      @hxmzix Před 3 lety +2

      Ikr

    • @RipPhillips
      @RipPhillips Před 3 lety

      Chris as a gamer we need a fix it race game ft Chris fix!

    • @DelonGaming
      @DelonGaming Před 3 lety

      @@RipPhillips oh hell yeah, i would so play that :D

    • @tripblkver03gt
      @tripblkver03gt Před 3 lety

      Hell yea ! Would you pick Chris first or start with guy who's still learning to shift?

  • @mahmoudyounis6029
    @mahmoudyounis6029 Před 3 lety +248

    chris: "you guys wanted a european car on the chanel well here you go"
    The Maserati: WOOOOW really?
    The Jag: now you know how I feel

    • @lordofrims
      @lordofrims Před 3 lety +2

      You write Maserati and immediately thought of Tavarish's one for Car Trek

  • @VeryRichMan123
    @VeryRichMan123 Před rokem

    I learned from him now I'm a mechanic mechanic I LOVE CHRIS FIX

  • @slatertater6570
    @slatertater6570 Před rokem +1

    loved it man, your the one that got me into cars.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před rokem

      I'm glad I got you into cars! Thanks!

  • @jmmnlb
    @jmmnlb Před 3 lety +197

    Love the creativity from the "Choose your Racer" bit haha

    • @racingnick1731
      @racingnick1731 Před 3 lety

      You must be screaming inside because Chris Fix liked your comment that’s like a dream

    • @jmmnlb
      @jmmnlb Před 3 lety

      @@racingnick1731 Oh you bet! Been subscribed since 2017! Chris got my automotive technology class out of many pickles lol

  • @SamSkorokhodov
    @SamSkorokhodov Před 3 lety +494

    Previous owner: $1,995
    Chrisfixit: $1,000
    Previous owner: $1,750
    Chrisfixit: “Met half way at $1,100”

  • @dented.aluminum
    @dented.aluminum Před 2 lety +2

    I love how ChrisFix has the Mustang, which is my favorite car, and I also love that he said "a car you are passionate about, and don't worry about what other people think about it", cause once my 1999 Mustang GT was laughed when a newer Mustang said my car was like 40 years old and looked ugly. :(

  • @KidsDudePerfect2
    @KidsDudePerfect2 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Bro Your Videos Always Inspire Me.!
    I am Watching You For 3 Years i Love Your Videos ❤

  • @RoflCopter726
    @RoflCopter726 Před 3 lety +299

    Chris: "Do you guys want to see videos of me installing this, this, this, or this?"
    Us: "Yes, all the videos."

  • @luft_964
    @luft_964 Před 3 lety +2405

    "you only have 500 dollars to buy a car and race" Chrisfix = buys a car for $1100

    • @boilerhousegarage
      @boilerhousegarage Před 3 lety +308

      Yeah, I don't understand this.. Especially how the video clip of the MX5/Miata guy was trying to claim he paid $300, so Chris can't claim the 330 meets the price limit.

    • @shawclip43
      @shawclip43 Před 3 lety +157

      Watch the whole video... I thought the same

    • @traceswann7054
      @traceswann7054 Před 3 lety +57

      @@boilerhousegarage I'm wondering if he can sell the parts from when he guts it to make back some of that money

    • @boilerhousegarage
      @boilerhousegarage Před 3 lety +128

      Ah yes, you get penalty laps for being over the budget but can sell (unnecessary) parts off the car which count towards its total purchase price.

    • @cashallen1931
      @cashallen1931 Před 3 lety +42

      @@traceswann7054 dude watch the whole video

  • @user-pj4bg8ly7e
    @user-pj4bg8ly7e Před 2 měsíci

    Dude you have taught me so much in the last couple months when I found your channel

  • @JordiHagen
    @JordiHagen Před 6 měsíci

    A bit late to comment, but your a absolute legend chris, What an amazing video man!

  • @B86RZ
    @B86RZ Před 3 lety +258

    The amount of knowledge chrisfix has is insane

  • @BK-it6wg
    @BK-it6wg Před 3 lety +195

    "We need to choose something reliable"
    230k mile E46: "Bonjour"

    • @kieranmz4614
      @kieranmz4614 Před 3 lety +6

      *"hallo"

    • @BK-it6wg
      @BK-it6wg Před 3 lety +8

      @@kieranmz4614 the cooling system: " zum prost!"
      *Bursts out 2 quarts of coolant

    • @meinefressekeineahnungwiei5369
      @meinefressekeineahnungwiei5369 Před 3 lety +4

      @@kieranmz4614 "Moin Meister" is more accurate

    • @kieranmz4614
      @kieranmz4614 Před 3 lety

      @@meinefressekeineahnungwiei5369yes I'm sure you're correct; my German is pretty much non existant

    • @skyrimisntforthenords6567
      @skyrimisntforthenords6567 Před 3 lety +1

      @@meinefressekeineahnungwiei5369 I'm guessing that's in a Bavarian accent, right?

  • @nathaliebrinkman4607
    @nathaliebrinkman4607 Před 9 měsíci

    I bought my Mazda 3 2.0 1st gen sedan for a mere €500. She was running perfectly motor wise but was meant for export due to rusty sills. I bought her anyways as she was everything I was looking for. She has the full luxery pack on her, right color, leather interior ect... people called me foolish for buying her. But here I am, nearly a year further and she is my daily ride. She's getting new Koni struts soon with H&R lowering springs. She's my project car and I'm happy with her. Your video's has helped me with doing certain maintaince stuff. Always a pleasure watching your videos

  • @cesarlusious
    @cesarlusious Před rokem +6

    The sunroof window, sell that. Since you are replacing it. Well the knob and the cover too. And use a make shift knob

  • @TheDonOrange
    @TheDonOrange Před 3 lety +307

    "We met at the halfway point of 1,100 dollars" Hahaha

    • @dvernor
      @dvernor Před 3 lety +17

      Think you can sell parts off the car to reduce the "cost" of the car.

    • @juusesaarinen8976
      @juusesaarinen8976 Před 3 lety +2

      @@dvernor yea I didnt see that when I made my comment

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +51

      Shrewd negotiation skills :p

    • @anonymousapple3840
      @anonymousapple3840 Před 3 lety +32

      I thought the budget was 500

    • @waheeddoesstuff
      @waheeddoesstuff Před 3 lety +12

      @@anonymousapple3840 it is, watch the rest of the video

  • @erito23gamingpower99
    @erito23gamingpower99 Před 3 lety +301

    Hey Chris, you can sell the whole air conditioning system. You won't need it if it's a racing car.

    • @mzaite
      @mzaite Před 3 lety +7

      He sure can.

    • @EReznok
      @EReznok Před 3 lety +19

      and the Stock Wheels.

    • @somewhat7
      @somewhat7 Před 3 lety +30

      sell the glass sunroof, the rear trunk spoiler, spare tire, all carpeting, the cat, interior door cards, electric door locks, electric window motors, all the switches, heater core, etc...

    • @navidu5023
      @navidu5023 Před 3 lety +8

      Sell the whole exterior nd just keep the cabin lmao

    • @bobbyboyd5242
      @bobbyboyd5242 Před 3 lety

      Its a drift car

  • @helenstevens5067
    @helenstevens5067 Před 2 lety +1

    you got my best car types in my opinion and BMWs are my favorite car

  • @diraltmcallister3523
    @diraltmcallister3523 Před 2 lety

    I had a 325xi for my first car in 2011, an 03. Gave me five real good years, and two that it was a money pit. Still was one of the most fun vehicles I've ever driven.

  • @tsaurus5051
    @tsaurus5051 Před 3 lety +320

    It's finally up.

  • @damiencruz8552
    @damiencruz8552 Před 3 lety +124

    Chrisfix: do you guys want a video about...
    Everyone: YES

  • @oysteinmb1
    @oysteinmb1 Před 11 měsíci

    Really good to watch the safety here Chris! Spending quite a lot of time to remove 5 pounds of noise damping, then adding 10 pounds of fire exstinghuising. Safety first!

  • @SpaghettiRealm
    @SpaghettiRealm Před 4 měsíci

    Hey Chris, I just discovered your channel, absolutely love your content

  • @ghostedSTIG
    @ghostedSTIG Před 3 lety +395

    Neighbor: Honey, our weird mechanic with a helmet has a racing suit and a bmw now...

  • @adisomahic2117
    @adisomahic2117 Před 3 lety +139

    “Leaks oil, but thats all bmw’s” sheesh chris woke up and chose violence

    • @colinbaugh1913
      @colinbaugh1913 Před 3 lety

      Sad but true lol

    • @adisomahic2117
      @adisomahic2117 Před 3 lety

      @@colinbaugh1913 😂 bmws still nice though 🤙

    • @colinbaugh1913
      @colinbaugh1913 Před 3 lety

      @@adisomahic2117 yeah I had a 2006 325Ci and I loved it, but I had 3 oil leaks one from the main seal and got them fixed back to back, and my radiator leaked all the time, I traded it for a 2013 yzf1

    • @JM_E46
      @JM_E46 Před 3 lety

      *Not me laughing at this as my bmw leaks oil atm*

    • @colinbaugh1913
      @colinbaugh1913 Před 3 lety

      @@JM_E46 that’s tears 🥲

  • @carlosperez3677
    @carlosperez3677 Před 2 lety

    I frickin love ur advice and content in general. Wish I had a dad like u growing up.

  • @ethanchiasson
    @ethanchiasson Před 2 měsíci

    This video was a blast, love the editing!

  • @parisjesuis01
    @parisjesuis01 Před 3 lety +153

    We want to see videos on EVERYTHING that you're installing. We can't get enough!

    • @invi.sk98
      @invi.sk98 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes!

    • @rainbowwarrior4995
      @rainbowwarrior4995 Před 3 lety

      Yeesss!!🔥🔥

    • @juniorlara2394
      @juniorlara2394 Před 3 lety

      Love love love this guy's content😌just recently got a 5 speed manual 2000 honda civic and I want to learn to work on my own car🤙

  • @pre-d
    @pre-d Před 3 lety +137

    *"All we need is simple hand tools and thread locker to win"*
    ~ChrisFix, 2021

  • @michaelcole1592
    @michaelcole1592 Před rokem +1

    tbh with you chris you started abouting the looks of the exterior i got upset in my head i was like ' like damn chris i wish i had car atm all i can do now is bike everywhere id love a car rn my damn clutch, alternator, and thing that hold the shifter in place broke not the linkage but the thing thats hold the shifter in place broke. Id kill for a car' but honestly love you chris

  • @leomysky
    @leomysky Před 4 měsíci +2

    I hope you continue to make quality, informative videos

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Not planning on stopping that ever!

  • @basic3462
    @basic3462 Před 3 lety +2718

    Chris: they are serious about you having a $500 car.
    Also Chris: goes and buy's car for $1100.

    • @mattster197
      @mattster197 Před 3 lety +108

      That was with the extra shipping

    • @mattster197
      @mattster197 Před 3 lety +159

      AND he gets to sell anything from it to subtract the price, well not anything but some things.

    • @PiniiXever
      @PiniiXever Před 3 lety +167

      You don't need to add an apostrophe (') after buy.

    • @DavidGregoire_
      @DavidGregoire_ Před 3 lety +14

      These videos get so many views... hte project cars pay for themselves

    • @Ryanbmc4
      @Ryanbmc4 Před 3 lety +266

      Someone didn't watch until the end.

  • @aaron5.0
    @aaron5.0 Před 3 lety +144

    chrisfix- “they’re coming down in price”
    everyone after watching chrisfix- not anymore

    • @CarsonRH
      @CarsonRH Před 3 lety +3

      And used car prices are horrible currently

  • @LexyThomas134
    @LexyThomas134 Před 2 lety +1

    I got a 1969 Camaro that runs and looks great, no rust at all, it was kept in a garage. Got it just by cutting an old lady's yard this summer. I was honest and told her it was worth alot she said "I know I just want it gone" gave it to me up front also lol beautiful blue color with dual white racing stripes.

  • @mgw2024
    @mgw2024 Před 2 lety

    Dude I came here to learn about cars and I just spent 40m watching you clean engines and become a racecar driver lol Great channel!

  • @emarshallh
    @emarshallh Před 2 lety +628

    "and we met halfway at $1100" the confidence with which you said that has me questioning my understanding of fractions 😂

    • @live86coal
      @live86coal Před 2 lety

      🤣

    • @rantanplan1911
      @rantanplan1911 Před 2 lety +6

      That's what Ed would call a shrewd negotiater indeed ;)

    • @zakariachaaraoui3869
      @zakariachaaraoui3869 Před 2 lety +2

      But how's lemons is saying 500$ but he payed more

    • @rantanplan1911
      @rantanplan1911 Před 2 lety +10

      @@zakariachaaraoui3869 He explains this at the end of the video, but he sells parts to lower the value of the car

    • @chiefkyle1098
      @chiefkyle1098 Před rokem +1

      @@zakariachaaraoui3869 Right. If what Chris did was okay then someone could buy a vehicle for $5,000, sell the interior for $4,500, and call it a $500 vehicle.

  • @claudiofiero8523
    @claudiofiero8523 Před 3 lety +1667

    if life gives you lemons, make a lemonade (or buy a lemon car)

    • @car-enthusiast3141
      @car-enthusiast3141 Před 3 lety +21

      Mind blown.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +310

      Winner winner chicken dinner! DM or email me (email preferred because DM's fill up fast lol) your mailing address for some ChrisFix swag!

    • @claudiofiero8523
      @claudiofiero8523 Před 3 lety +155

      Chris please skip to the second comment
      Already received your swag, better if someone else gets it too

    • @brapinator8500
      @brapinator8500 Před 3 lety +6

      or a lemons car 😏

    • @claudiofiero8523
      @claudiofiero8523 Před 3 lety +4

      @@brapinator8500 of course

  • @gaugemuxlow4200
    @gaugemuxlow4200 Před rokem +1

    This helps me a lot I am A young kid who is trying to buy a 1986 RX-7 For $100 because of how much issues it has and all of your videos have helped me with my knowledge of these things and I wanted to thank you

    • @vilshe7449
      @vilshe7449 Před rokem

      Bro an FC body without any other parts costs at least €3000 where I live...

    • @gaugemuxlow4200
      @gaugemuxlow4200 Před rokem

      @@vilshe7449 Holy Car

  • @shellysdopevids6988
    @shellysdopevids6988 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for doing what you do Chris and sharing on CZcams, you’re so helpful for a novice car enthusiast

  • @blizzwing45
    @blizzwing45 Před 3 lety +66

    12:45 "So how do you fix this? Well it's pretty easy on a BMW" those were some words id never expect to hear in the same sentence 😂

    • @alancooke4430
      @alancooke4430 Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah, he never actually fixed it though, just closed it

    • @soppa24
      @soppa24 Před 3 lety +1

      @@alancooke4430 well he is removing the sunroof so why would he fix it?

    • @sayeedalsifat1308
      @sayeedalsifat1308 Před 3 lety

      There are 2 sentences 🤐

    • @tollevkvendbo
      @tollevkvendbo Před 3 lety +2

      Rather have a bmw than an Audi, yikes those are horrible cars to work on. Still tho, i have a volvo 940 so they are all complicated machines

  • @jkearl
    @jkearl Před 3 lety +68

    things to sell
    -sunroof glass
    -sunroof motor and other components
    -rear seats and passenger seat
    -rear spoiler
    -spare tire and jack kit

  • @Jay-mt6nu
    @Jay-mt6nu Před 2 lety

    Bro...just subscribed to the channel...loving it

  • @yes-ps2xq
    @yes-ps2xq Před 3 lety +1284

    When you realise that buying someones car to race in a lemon race could be an insult

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +442

      We told the owner what we were planning on doing with it and he thought it was awesome and got pretty interested in the race!

    • @insanesanity281
      @insanesanity281 Před 2 lety +14

      @@chrisfix awseome!

    • @sovereign4107
      @sovereign4107 Před 2 lety +77

      When you sell a car that cheap you know its a piece of shit. I mean there is no shame in driving a beater but only somebody who lost touch with reality would get insulted over that.

    • @moveddow
      @moveddow Před 2 lety +2

      @@chrisfix Noice :D

    • @cardboardtruck1009
      @cardboardtruck1009 Před 2 lety

      I’m dying

  • @christianb9840
    @christianb9840 Před 3 lety +121

    Items to sell: Sunroof glass panel, rear bench if not considered safety item, floor carpets, alloys(?), spare wheel, boot floor matt, bonnet lining.

    • @omega1575
      @omega1575 Před 3 lety +10

      Maybe autograph a couple of those parts to get a couple extra bucks

    • @tituslittle
      @tituslittle Před 3 lety +4

      Sunroof motor could be sold

    • @nelsonaquinogautreau3567
      @nelsonaquinogautreau3567 Před 3 lety +1

      Spoiler

    • @christianyouse584
      @christianyouse584 Před 3 lety +6

      All the window motors. Just lock them in place. Door trim. Dash board. Spoiler. Spare tire and jack. Accessory anything lol. The factory exhaust and sensors. Ac compressor

    • @namesogenericitwasalreadytaken
      @namesogenericitwasalreadytaken Před 3 lety

      idk if passenger seat is a safety item but that could go too

  • @chillwire_EDITZ
    @chillwire_EDITZ Před 2 lety

    Chris .. Congrats ! Of your future 10m!

  • @xnx304
    @xnx304 Před rokem

    such a fun project, Chris

  • @ScOOrK_
    @ScOOrK_ Před 3 lety +136

    You can sell: carpets, side indicators, spare wheel, set with spanners that is in trunk cover, sunroof (you'll remove it anyway), glove box, engine cover (plastic), BMW "kidneys" (silver/black in front of a hood - where you open hood - replace them with mesh) - radio and audio system. Do not know what rules says about: inside door panels, back seats + safety belts and lots of other inside parts.

    • @real32233
      @real32233 Před 3 lety +4

      If you see this comment Chris keep the spare tire for the 50/50 ratio

    • @Deses
      @Deses Před 3 lety +9

      @@real32233 Sell the spare tire and put a rock on its place. :D

    • @harryhawkes2273
      @harryhawkes2273 Před 3 lety +2

      The sunroof counts as a driver safety item so cannot be sold for a penalty reduction

    • @justinguarino201
      @justinguarino201 Před 3 lety +4

      @@harryhawkes2273 He said he can replace it with a carbon fiber/fiberglass cover with no penalties, which means he can sell it.

    • @ollemauleonwolter848
      @ollemauleonwolter848 Před 3 lety +4

      He could also sell the ac compressor, i feel like those could go for a fair bit of money

  • @wassupwas8110
    @wassupwas8110 Před 3 lety +456

    I wonder how the person felt after he bought the Mercedes for 300 and sold it to junkyard for 400

  • @thermobollocks
    @thermobollocks Před 2 měsíci +1

    The casual shell casing in the ashtray

  • @birbs4life536
    @birbs4life536 Před 2 lety

    i love chris he just needs to upload more

  • @codyodom6114
    @codyodom6114 Před 3 lety +167

    "Nah bro. The battery cables were just crossed. That's all." 🤣🤣🤣

    • @morgancaflisch-peryk1326
      @morgancaflisch-peryk1326 Před 3 lety +24

      "lady driven, just needs a few minor repairs"

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +37

      After seeing it in person that statement went through one ear and out the other haha

    • @codyodom6114
      @codyodom6114 Před 3 lety +2

      @@chrisfix Lmao I wonder what ur reaction was like.

  • @couchpotato7628
    @couchpotato7628 Před 3 lety +207

    “It leaks oil, but that’s all BMW’s”
    *sad bmw belt squeal*

    • @DudeInOhio85
      @DudeInOhio85 Před 3 lety

      As someone who works in a shop I haven't seen a car that doesn't leak oil beyond 100k miles. I don't see many bmws though. They come through here and there.

  • @royboy1093
    @royboy1093 Před 2 lety

    Fun video. I love your videos I learn a lot from you! Thank you!

  • @thenaturaltexican
    @thenaturaltexican Před 2 lety +1

    very nice video game selection effects:) Good content as always!

  • @Zaltic
    @Zaltic Před 3 lety +114

    We gonna talk about how insane that character scene was 🔥

    • @Cheif.D19
      @Cheif.D19 Před 3 lety +2

      He needs to create a video game 🎮 I'd buy it!

    • @314jeepsnmopars3
      @314jeepsnmopars3 Před 3 lety

      Strong 90s vibes and I love it!

  • @XxIrreleventxX
    @XxIrreleventxX Před 3 lety +381

    "You have $500 to buy a car"
    Chris: lol anyways-
    *buys car for 1100*

    • @ColdBrewLobster
      @ColdBrewLobster Před 3 lety +29

      List all the times Chris has lead us wrong. Never!

    • @udofrohn9148
      @udofrohn9148 Před 3 lety +34

      Car should be 500$, but is actually 1100$
      Chrisfix Clarkson:
      "Oh no!
      ...Anyway..."

    • @monkeylordofdoom14
      @monkeylordofdoom14 Před 3 lety +9

      yeah i was confused by that as well lol

    • @desjardiniii5795
      @desjardiniii5795 Před 3 lety +1

      @@monkeylordofdoom14 watch the whole video...

    • @curtisduhn8728
      @curtisduhn8728 Před 3 lety +2

      Same... 20 minute mark he explains it

  • @m.t.v.7934
    @m.t.v.7934 Před rokem

    Wow man I have been watching your video's non-stop lately and to find out I think you live near me, that is crazy. You have giving me some great tips and tricks on doing some basic things to my car myself. Thanks!!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před rokem +1

      Glad you’re enjoying the videos

    • @m.t.v.7934
      @m.t.v.7934 Před rokem

      @@chrisfix yea I was always afraid to touch any car but watching you show us how easy some of the fixes can be has made me try it myself with some great success! Thanks again!

  • @abiflo
    @abiflo Před 2 lety +1

    this made me feel better for having bought a manual 2000 camry, it’s a bucket of a car but it works

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 2 lety

      If it works it works! And you can always fix it if something goes wrong!

  • @danielorellana8607
    @danielorellana8607 Před 3 lety +360

    Chris: "are you guys curious in seeing a vid-
    Everyone: Y E S

  • @lyokoism
    @lyokoism Před 3 lety +220

    ChrisFix: Choose 2 in the triangle
    also ChrisFix: But me personally, ill have 3