Bought Her a EBIKE AND ONE DAY LATER .... BAM!! UNREAL
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- čas přidán 2. 01. 2024
- In this video I take Melinda to buy her a EBIKE as they call it even though its four wheeled and like a mini electric golf cart. She had been using her sisters and boy oh boy did she ever pay back her sister! Ok later about that but we go to the delaer and she gets the one she wants. ( not the one I wanted) I show the Ebikes and share the price and some details about the units. I show a mountain of bad batteries too. This story has a crazy ending that involves a smashed white nissan but it wasn't ours. I have come to realize Melinda must not like white nissan trucks !!!!
We are a Fil Am couple sharing our lives between living in Texas USA and Iloilo City on Panay Island Philippines. We share dealing with two different cultures, building our solid concrete cast in place home beach side and exploring/ seeking new things. We hope you enjoy and join to be part of a bigger family here on this channel.
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I feel your pain!!! When my wife first came to the US from the Philippines I knew driving was a skill she needed to acquire. I tried to teach her but I couldn’t because I can’t tell her anything without her getting made. She did however get a learners permit in Tennessee. So I had her enrolled in a drivers course when I was working in Colorado. So after months she said the instructor wanted her to get a drivers license. I told her we live in Tennessee not Colorado. Her instructor called me and said he understands but said he recommended her getting licensed in Colorado because he had connections with the DMV. So I said okay. She was excited that she got her license. Do we went to a store and after getting our stuff I ask her if she wanted to drive my truck home. She said ok. She was driving and I said you need to go faster. She was going 15 mph in a 45 mph road. I told her like 3 different times and she just got madder. Then stopped and told me to drive. I jumped out and ran around because she was in the middle of the road. She didn’t drive again until we were back in TN. I had my 95 Camry that was old but in excellent condition. We lived in a rural area but I couldn’t teach her because I talk to much so a friend’s wife volunteered. She became comfortable enough to drive to the store and back. I didn’t go with her. One day she comes to me and said she bent the door. I wasn’t surprised that’s why she got the old Camry. I went out to look expecting to see a dent and she had the rear door bent back. How did this happen. I took groceries out of the back and when backing out of our garage never closed the damn door. I took the car to a body shop and ask them to just get the door to close. She drove that car for another 3 years until one day she called and said the car caught on fire…😢I love that Camry
With a bent frame, you need to buy her sister a new one and save the other for parts.
So , I told her well just give your sister the new one and I got a instant NO! Now to answer why is because KARMA. In Texas I let her sister drive our Toyota Prius that was actually for Melinda. BOOM caves in front drivers fender and bends the post on our carport. Next BOOM bends in the other fender on the other post now both sides match. Next dives it hard and put up wet and destroys the regen brake unit that cost about 2-3k to have fixed. Wide open take offs , slams the brakes and goes around corners so hard they are leaning inside. We never got the Prius fixed. She never one single time said even I'm sorry or I will get it fixed. I bought her a cheap car to go back n fourth to work. Cheap old Kia but ran n drove. She drove it just short time and her BF bought her a new car. Did she give the car back and say thanks bro? NO instead she told Melinda and I what horrible people we are just because we complained. Difference between BF and me is he was sleeping with her I wasn't!!!!! It was a total loss on my part. Melinda's family has broke my soul I tell ya!
Thats some f'ed up shite right there my friend!
I would not have anything to do with a SIL like that.
However I do understand her not apologizing because there is no translation for "I'm sorry" into Filipina-ize!😂😂😂"@@TexasFilipino
Chuck in Thailand (channel notime2besad) bought a similar biker, but 3 wheeler for his mother. He mounted a solar panel on the top, seemed to work very well. But then she took a sharp turn onto the driveway and it turned over, she got her hip broken.
Glad to hear Mel is okay. My Filipina wife wonders why I don't want her to drive here in So Cal. " head out of ass" exactly.
What can you do James? I was laughing my ass off. It’s not funny but it is. Luckily, the girls OK.
Don't worry about the truck it matches your hat😆
James is going Henry Ford on Mel. You can have any color you want as long as it's black. 😅
HA HA HA !!! TOO FUNNY
One thing I have noticed about Filipina women is, I believe their first initial thought is that their man will be angry & they are afraid of that their man will vent out on them. Let's call this mishap her second accident, as I stated previously, most new drivers will have a least 2 accidents in their first year of driving. So keep your fingers crossed that she has those incidents out of her system. I am glad to hear that Mel was not seriously injured. I am surprised that you haven't seen the little 4-wheel 2-passenger electric cars that one of the TVS dealers in the Metro Manila area is selling, it's fully enclosed & has air conditioning, it appears to be about 1/2 the size of a modern Mini. I believe the motors on these things are actually 3 phase motors.
I actually hear the concern in your voice when you tell the story of the accident. It's natural as breathing to want to protect your wife.
I'm just glad Mel is OK and has learned a valuable lesson. Experience is It's own reward. Things can be fixed or replaced.
Hello, make sure you watch Mel for concussion symptoms. I'm liking the couple videos of yours I've watched. Seems like your sharing good knowledge of everyday practical Philippines living.
Had a taiwanese gf once who had no concept of personal space and tailgated. I warned her about tailgating over and over and she'd just say she knew what she was doing...
One afternoon she caused a 5 car pileup at lights because she got too distracted by a dog walker as she would do... and not pay attention to road just for a split few seconds. Her dashcam kind of confirmed everything, though, police stated she wouldn't be charged but was at fault. Luckily, aussies in front cars had no injuries and costs would be around 30k or so in damages.
She's lucky too we don't generally sue in accident situations and try and be reasonable. She forgot to pay her insurance several weeks prior and so wasn't covered. She wasn't transparent nor listened in various other matters too.
That relationship ended soon after. And on reflection, I'm grateful totally to God it did.
Glad your wife is ok friend. Enjoyed the discussion about the batteries etc., great channel!
It's just stuff.(pickup). Stuff breaks, stuff gets lost, tore up, stolen.
Stuff can be replaced.
Thank God Mel is ok, unhurt, and healthy.
I have a long story along the same lines, where I learned this important lesson. But I won't bore you with it, just say, family and life is always more important than worrying over plastic junk. Lol.
Mel is a little Firecracker.😂 You started showing interest in the black one and she started firing off. My wife was smiling. Yep, that's a Filipina, she says. Stands her ground. But cute. Good instructional video on the things to look for when buying all in. 👍🏻 Sorry about her crash. Hope she is good.
That is very impressive, an excellent compromise between a scooter and a car. The price is outstanding. It offers a lot more safety than the scooter, you can carry groceries and other shopping items. The rain is not as big of a problem. Way cheaper than a car, I would consider upgrading the batteries to lithium ion. Couple questions, are there any restrictions on its use, for example can you drive this to Ilo Ilo, what is the range and max speed. Are there any insurance requirements. You are the first expat I have seen with this type of vehicle. I really like the look of that and given the youtuber Juells just had a scooter accident, I would be very interested in getting one of these.
We had a electric trike it was a ok unit the only problem I had was with the motor they fixed that under warranty, just a little sender. Main problem only got one thousand KLM out of the batteries then 30k to replace them so we sold it
One thousand KLM later the batteries were still good as gold. We thinking they sell new to us with old batteries in it.
Thanks for the upload. The main thing is you lovely lady is okay. We brought the "Kitana" model from Kenwei here in Bacolod back in October of 2021. It had 5 x 12v x 45 ah batteries which lasted just over 12 months. Of course they had no stock to replace the batteries and it was going to take a week (and cost PHP20k) to get the from Iloilo. A brought a 60v 100ah lithium battery of Ali express for PHP 35k and it was delivered in just over 1 week. The front brake cable broke last month and of course sorry no stocks. After 5 days of sorry no stocks from Bacolod, Iloilo and Manila and basically been given the run around I brought two new cables off Lazada and fitted them myself. We will be updating the ev this year but will not be buying a Kenwei
James, cheap 2 wheel ebike in AZ are selling for $2399.00. I build custom ebikes. They sell for much more. js. I run 48v-84v lithium batteries. Charging is no time at all
interesting. I like to see some of that
I have a E-Bike here in Guimbal, yes be careful at all times. I have been cut off and close calls many times. Philipino driver doesn't look around if someone comming they just look in front of them no caring for others 😮
"Stay alert and stay alive" is the good word in the Philippines 🇵🇭. 😊 glad nobody got hurt 😊
You change the oil that was funny
That's an e-quad. Cute. Little e-trikes and e-quads are cute. The e-quads look like miniature golf carts.
they are marketed here as ebikes so I will call it as they do and your exactly right its a e-quad
@TexasFilipino I understand. I guess they don't understand the difference between a bi, tri, or quad means. Lol .Sorry, James, I meant no disrespect towards you. Thought it was funny. I hope that Mel will be ok. That was a pretty good hit since she left a face print on the windshield. Keep an eye on Mel, I hope she didn't get a concussion from that abrupt stop. One has to have their head on a swivel, much like riding a motorcycle. You have to worry about everyone else on the road.
glad Mel is okay and that's the important thing..
New subscriber. Glad Mel ok. I try teaching my ph wife to drive 46 years ago. Still worried about her driving. We been watching you for a few months now. We have a lot in common. We were married there in 1977. Returned last year for 46 anniversary. Hope to visit again in march. We were looking to buy house in dumegeti but you got us interested in Iloilo. Would like to get in touch with you. Started my diet yesterday. Thank you for your videos. We were so happy to see the kids at your Christmas party. Don’t know how to connect with you. I seen your 57 Chevy on shelf. I have a 1969 nova bb.keep up the good work.
We're glad Mel is okay and that's the important thing. Hopefully she will pay better attention from now on. I've had bad experiences with a couple of the Jeepney drivers myself. One of the biggest parts is no concept of driving lanes. I also have to admit that it has gotten a lot better from the first time I was there. God bless and stay safe
You think Jeepnys are bad there? Come drive around Metro Manila!
As we were watching this video, I told my Fiancée that something like this would be more practical for shopping in our area. My biggest concern would be top speed (40+ km/h?) and range. Having the rain curtains would keep us dry in storms! Better than a scooter, and no fuel like a pickup.
Glad Mel didn’t get seriously hurt! 🙏 At the end of the day, it’s our family’s safety that matters!
I'm glad she wasn't seriously injured!
HI JAMES , I am glad MEL is not in worse shape.
Way back when i WAS married , I had bought a brand new MAZDA , which I let my wife drive. I used an older car due to my work sometimes in NYC.
1 day she was driving home from work and an ASIAN guy backed out of his driveway RIGHT INTO THE QUARTER PANEL.
So I was mad and said WHY DID YOU DRIVE DOWN THAT STREET?
LOL LOL I am divorced from her , no not from that car nonsense.
Anyway , it can be fixed.
Please have a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEAR.
GOD BLESS CIAO
Giver her Sister the new one and fix the old one for her…and don’t forget to paint it BLACK -as a reminder.
Glad shes ‘OK’.
FOR COMPARISON, HOW MUCH FOR A NEW TRIKE??
So , I told her well just give your sister the new one and I got a instant NO! Now to answer why is because KARMA. In Texas I let her sister drive our Toyota Prius that was actually for Melinda. BOOM caves in front drivers fender and bends the post on our carport. Next BOOM bends in the other fender on the other post now both sides match. Next dives it hard and put up wet and destroys the regen brake unit that cost about 2-3k to have fixed. Wide open take offs , slams the brakes and goes around corners so hard they are leaning inside. We never got the Prius fixed. She never one single time said even I'm sorry or I will get it fixed. I bought her a cheap car to go back n fourth to work. Cheap old Kia but ran n drove. She drove it just short time and her BF bought her a new car. Did she give the car back and say thanks bro? NO instead she told Melinda and I what horrible people we are just because we complained. Difference between BF and me is he was sleeping with her I wasn't!!!!! It was a total loss on my part. Melinda's family has broke my soul I tell ya
@@TexasFilipino 😂 I cant tell of you’re making that all up because its so ridiculous! Hahahahaha. Filipinos don’t understand the concept of borrowing. If you hand them the keys to something, they own it. So don’t expect it back. Lol.
Enjoying your channel. Most channels are just guys re-enacting high school days thinking they are studs cuz they can get a young(er) girl. Which is entertaining. But I like to build, expand and grow. And so watching you NOT sit still and do those things is real cool. Do you also own a small land inland where you guys can farm your own food?
Remember when the US band three wheelers because of how unsafe they are.
I wouldn't mind having one for deer hunting . I prefer one camouflaged and those curtains would be ideal for keeping that cold north wind out. Probably could put a little propane heat in to stay warm . All depends how quite they are 😊
At least she make it equal😂 left and right 😂
I guess her sister gets a new mint colored unit! 😊
So , I told her well just give your sister the new one and I got a instant NO! Now to answer why is because KARMA. In Texas I let her sister drive our Toyota Prius that was actually for Melinda. BOOM caves in front drivers fender and bends the post on our carport. Next BOOM bends in the other fender on the other post now both sides match. Next dives it hard and put up wet and destroys the regen brake unit that cost about 2-3k to have fixed. Wide open take offs , slams the brakes and goes around corners so hard they are leaning inside. We never got the Prius fixed. She never one single time said even I'm sorry or I will get it fixed. I bought her a cheap car to go back n fourth to work. Cheap old Kia but ran n drove. She drove it just short time and her BF bought her a new car. Did she give the car back and say thanks bro? NO instead she told Melinda and I what horrible people we are just because we complained. Difference between BF and me is he was sleeping with her I wasn't!!!!! It was a total loss on my part. Melinda's family has broke my soul I tell ya!
@@TexasFilipino I never lend money or cars as a rule ESPECIALLY WITH FAMILY!
Not the first bingle and i hate to say it but probably won’t be the last. Makes my blood boil. Drivers here think they are bulletproof and until they make some road rules and start policing them it’ll keep happening - fat chance of that tho!! At least it’s not a fast and furious machine. 🫣🫣🫣🫣
@@TexasFilipino welcome to the AFAM's life
And I thought multi-cabs were death traps buy her a car with collision avoidance lucky she is okay and not in the hospital or worse I know you cant live with out her so keep her safe
is it me or does the front seats on those e bikes look like yeti coolers lol
lol
Frustrating, but the good thing is she’s ok, it could be much worse. Hopefully she’ll learn.
All the best for this new year🎉
Put a timer on the cord for the chargers for these e-bikes at your place so everybody gets busy. You know it doesn’t overcharge. The key is to figure out how long to set the timer.
This comment is GENIUS! 100% right.
Good idea
@@TexasFilipino sometimes we get busy and forget about the time this were here you set a timer and no worries
Need to take out that back seat and install a big block
Mel ain't 40! That girls not a day over 21! Look at that perfect asian skin! Mel he gets the leftovers tonight! Yeah, I can see driving a huge overlander in streets made for mopeds and tuk tuks being a pain. If your not gonna be her daddy i'll start calling you daddy! ( wink ). BTW how much for Mel's taxi service? Mel $$$ yup! 60v is very efficient power wise. In my opinion less electronics more power saved and Less breakage to repairs. More power you draw the worst the battery bank gets banged up. Key to most electric vehicles is a Quality charging system and properly filled tires and not running them at full speed which heats up the electronics degridating them faster. These do best on hard top streets. Thin tires. James the 1st thing you do is replace the Battery bank wires and make sure they are super heavy gauge or double up on them or MAKE them double up the bus bars. Avoid resistance at all cost. Extend the banks life. 1 cheap can of spray foam to perma stop battery movement. " You do front end alignment? Change the oil too? " James! 🤣 You JOKER! I think the rain curtains might straighten out in the the sun. Tell Mel she can zip it up when not in use and turn it into a Greenhouse for her plants! You'd pay $3,500 or more for it over here. Good price.
Bro got my wife the same ebike in Tarlac city. Advice check out everything. It’s faster than my other ebike . The down side make sure everything is installed right. From key ignition to front marker lights. When it rains water comes out of the front marker lights. Also whats annoying the turning signal alert sounds. The horn isn’t loud enough. The lower headlight isn’t bright enough. The back tail lights are 👍. Good luck.
I feel for you james . My wife is perfect in evey way too, except for driving! I had to grab the wheel from the pasenger seat last time i let her drive to save us from a crash. 🤬
DONE THAT A FEW TIMES
I’ll have to look into one for myself glad Melinda is ok
Just go ahead and give sister the new one.
So , I told her well just give your sister the new one and I got a instant NO! Now to answer why is because KARMA. In Texas I let her sister drive our Toyota Prius that was actually for Melinda. BOOM caves in front drivers fender and bends the post on our carport. Next BOOM bends in the other fender on the other post now both sides match. Next dives it hard and put up wet and destroys the regen brake unit that cost about 2-3k to have fixed. Wide open take offs , slams the brakes and goes around corners so hard they are leaning inside. We never got the Prius fixed. She never one single time said even I'm sorry or I will get it fixed. I bought her a cheap car to go back n fourth to work. Cheap old Kia but ran n drove. She drove it just short time and her BF bought her a new car. Did she give the car back and say thanks bro? NO instead she told Melinda and I what horrible people we are just because we complained. Difference between BF and me is he was sleeping with her I wasn't!!!!! It was a total loss on my part. Melinda's family has broke my soul I tell ya
Mr. James, I'm sure you can fix it Texas Style.....Just need Torch and Big 🔨 Hammer....Ol Hillbilly Joe's Style Fixing....🤣
Wow I was thinking same thing give sister new one but after all that I would just give it back to her
Geez... I'd just give it back and tell her ' Well, damage ain't as bad as the Toyota'. Heh...
Really interesting video, thanks matey.
After reading what you said James.... I'd give it back and say bill me!lol
I bought one last year in Sibulan...pink one for my gf she loves it..... you did well on price there... 25000p cheaper than me...butit is worth it because it give hers independance to go whenever she wants...to the city or to take her kids to school..or just to the market---she can go to Duma and back to Talay no problem
THEY USE THE CHEAPEST LED-ASID BATTERIES MY SCOOTER IS 60 VOLT ALSO THE DEALER IN CANADA SAID TO GO WITH THE UPGRADE EMATS FOR A MUCH BETTER BATTERY. THERE ABOUT 100 CANADIN D EACH.
The two of you are so funny James...Happy New Year...
Might try building her something I just built my son a 2 seater gocart here turned out pretty good
Hey hey Delaware and pavia says hello we got the gray one coming to the Philippines soon peace love God bless
Moved here from Bear De last year!
I feel you, James about the driving situation and not paying attention. I'm in Thailand and my wife is the same way. She thinks she knows everything already. And she doesn't want to hear me Tell her about slowing down, going through villages and being able to have enough reaction time. If someone pulls out 'cause nobody looks. It's a broken record I know. But they don't realize you're the one that's going to pay, not them. If you get in an accident, you're always gonna be at fault. Sorry, just had to vent a little.
I can see that you’re dumb like me! My wife knows everything too.
Amen Bothers - I got one those know everything loving filipinas' too.
I like the model selected...Seems about right for Mel...
Bells and whistles mean maintenance so agree on choice too in that regard...
The colors of the two are nice too, visible over the black (but...the black IS cool!)...
Simple is good and I think you'll be able to switch out the batteries to lithium setup without too many headaches...
Thank goodness she's okay ref the accident, hopefully the sister's ride can be fixed without too much cost/time/stress...
It does bring to the fore a couple of other alterations I'd make...
Seat belt(s) of some sort, lights for dark rainy days and evening driving, turn signal lights front and back, a horn of some sort, and perhaps a couple of gauges (maybe already includes?) to measure power remaining...
Is it possible to upgrade the power too when you do a switch to lithium?
I like that you're able to tap into free power from wind and solar to get around...
Ok, back to work for me...late! Already after 0500!!!!
Happy New Year BTW...
See I missed a live you did, been crazy busy since holidays are over...
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hello , it has gauges horn headlight and brake lights and turn signals. It even has BRAKES!!! lol.
@@TexasFilipino That's cool...A lot of features for a very reasonable price IMO...
Bottom line, much cheaper than a truck repair(s) with the damages from driving in those narrow streets and alleys, plus easier too for Mel...
Good that her mishap occurred with Sis' ekart...
I'm sure Sis will not be happy, as you two weren't with her and transportation aid you provided...
What to do...Stuff happens...
Also...No license/insurance/inspection required also, just jump in and go...
Big plus points...
Definitely will look for one for the Mrs. once there...
We are going to be a short distance from the markets...
I'm not much of a shopper (unless a home depot like place, a tech place, or a bookstore), so that market stuff is in her lane...
I also don't know how to use a clothes washing machine! 😆
Old school, or old fool...Depends on if you ask me or the Mrs. 😂
Anyway...
Good session today...Hope Mel is okay and no headache...
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Same type of battery my daughter's power wheel chair uses. I'll be upgrading hers to lithium ones next time.
😂 there's er lips nose for head. Flipping crying !! Glad she's ok..
Wow James, maybe you might need to put a 5mph bumper on that and an air bag, that's a bummer, at least it wasn't your truck. I do like that color, it reminds me of my 54 Chevy.
Those baskets are big enough to put fully grown chickens in lol. Looking more cool now Mel..!!! Good deal
Well the if there was chicken in there when she crashed it would only be nuggets left afterwards
@@TexasFilipino I commented before I watched the end of the video. I'm so glad she is ok, that basket took most of the impact and saved her actually. Looks like she should give her sister her new one and she gets to drive the banged up one around town for a while... Hard knocks hard lessons. But knowing you, you can and will fix it like myself especially the basket so she can take chickens to market lol chicken buggy away
@@dean4069see his reply to someone up thread about his sister in law, that said the same thing as you. It's a good read and you'll change your mind!
those batteries may have gone bad from overcharging also, beware of power fluctuations the Panay power grid has gone over 300volts on me a few times as measured when my electric fans REALLY SPEED UP.
And also the dealer supplied charger may not be all that good 🤔
I've burned out a few electronics over the decades here in Aklan!
Your story telling and description of windshield had me laughing
Glad Mel is ok and completely agree, Jeepney drivers are the worst!
Your Filipino and my Filipino are the same spoiled from us
Or maybe we are stupid.
@@TomBTerrific the power of you know what
@TomBTerrific ( I'm snickering like Muttley the Outlaw Dog)
James would not buy my wife one 😢don't the road is to dangerous here in the Philippines they drive like crazy 😜 don't care who on the road ok thanks again for your video 👍 and have a great day 😊
That is what we would call an accident. And accidents do happen. I'm glad Mel is ok. She does love her freedom and in the Philippines there abounds so much freedom for its citizen. It shows Mel loves being outside and enjoying her life. Take care Mel, be safe.
Could not have put the electronics closer to the road so when you go through water it WILL eventually get in and short everything out ! Should have put it up around the steering wheel or under the roof .
James James James dont tell me it took Mel scratching daddys truck to get her a elect cart bro lol😅.1000 bucks is cheap enough for a china cart 🤣. Im with you those china batteries will never stand the test of time but after your upgrade to it the new ones will Po .Naw your right you cant make this Shit up for sure you got to laff instead of crying lmao 🤣. Im just very glad Melinda didnt get injured much other than her pride for sure .1000 bucks you might just want to buy sister in law a new one & keep her old one for spare parts for the both of them james . Its a certain you will be wrenching on them before long as they are made cheapo bro . Hey its a shame the truck didnt have a vedieo camera in rear to catch a shot of Mels face all smushed up on windshield i bet it was a funny looking mug for sure lmao 🤣. Her lips might have been up to her eyebrows lol 😆 again im just thankful she wasnt hurt & im just making fun of her situation james God bless yall Ps/ hey check with truck owner & see if they have a vedieo of mels face at impact its probably pricless 😅 .
Dose she have AC in her new car. I like the one she got. I think it looks cool
You know the cool thing about Mel's new car? If the roads flooded she can fit on the sidewalk 😅
only problem is that there are no sidewalks in the Philippines.
I'm 82. My first accident at 18 y.o. was my fault. I didn't stop fast enough and ran into the truck ahead of me. It nearly totaled my small car.
The next 3 accidents were not my fault, causing repairable damage in 2 of those accidents, but the third and last accident happened at 82 y.o. (my car was "T-boned" in the driver's side of my car) while my car was idling at a stop sign as I waited for traffic to clear on the crossroad that I wanted to turn onto. An ambulance took me (with fractured ribs) to the hospital and my car was totaled as a complete wreck and non-repairable.
Life goes on.
Don't feel bad my wife and I own tiger's e bike We see At least 4 or 5 accident E bikes Every month The repairs are keeping us in businessGood luck retired Razorback
The ebike I bought, I had to get a snap kit from Amazon and put snaps on the bottoms of the side rain covers - had to, damn cats kept gettin up in mine and urinating and clawing up my seats. They are pretty handy to have tho
i feel for ya brother, it's dangerous driving here (more than other places). We've had our share of fender benders. Curious, what was the damage to the parked truck?
Actually nothing. The steel bumper protected it.
Black is nice but not in the heat☀️☀️☀️
Sounds fair from what I seen
That black one was really sharp
That Battery Grave yard! Do Not trust that charger. Needs to cut off and stop charging. Those are COOKED!
Mount a solar panel on the top.
I saw the word on your lips. Nice control and cut.
If I were you. I will take that toy back and get her a tractor to be on the safe side, especially with those Jeepney drivers you are pushing her for something bad to happen. That's the Philippines not the US to give a lady a way to pass they don't do it. A tractor is the best thing for her to drive and be safe. Thank God She didn't hurt herself bad.
small bulldozer with AK's mounted- yup that should do.
So funny James..my ex was Notorious for not telling about dings on her car or my truck. Oh until well after the fact. The funniest of many stories was her parking her car in garage one time after work in winter and next morning before work she says I think there’s a puddle under car Lol 😝 had neglected to tell me she driven over curb..Tran pan leak lol. With the tight spots and driving in the Philippines… Put a lift kit on it oversize tires and rubber bumpers all around. Ha glad Mel OK after all the bumps.
My Filipina wife is exactly the same when it comes to road sense ... and anything and everything has low bat. Looks like the sister is getting the blue one and you own a banged up green one LOL. hate to see the repair bill.
I do believe that color is Tiffany blue😊
Man , I like that E bike
You should have bought your sister the black one.
You need to get your wife a ramming beast.
Damn!!! Have you thought of bubble wrap for her?? Or maybe air bags? Maybe add some sensors? Just kidding... It does make for good content but I'm sure it's going to be expensive. I've seen in Calbayog some of the drivers of E-bikes putting on reflective strips on the back for more awareness/visibility.
These Philippine roads are very dangerous for sure, especially parked vehicles. lol
Thank goodness she is ok....
Hey Texan, You mentioned the Truck you bought in this video. I too am interested in buying a truck myself would you still buy the same truck or what's your thoughts about the Hilux?
The Nissan is stronger and more feature rich in the VL model plus has rear aircon vents. I have not checked if Hilux ever added them but when I looked before only Nissan had them
I have a 2015 Ford Wildtrak built by Mazda, and was surprised to find its reliability and long term operating cost were better than Hilux as per some Asian automotive magazines.
Driven both months at a time... nissan is a bit more comfortable but not by much. Hilux is freaking bullet proof. I work in the deserts or qatar and the hilux doesnt bat an eye with the extreme heat even with payload. My boss said if the hilux were to break he was renting us a new brand new full size GMC. I tried everything to abuse the hilux to get it to fail. I wanted that fully loaded gmc. After a few months i gave up. Hilux all the way !
Good thing she didn't "Dukes of Hazard" that thing. 😂
Happy New Year ❤️ 🙏🙏🙏
James we were looking to import some of them but we had a few problems
1, the price of shipping
2, in the UK you cannot carry passengers
3, a little bit unstable when doing a tight turn especially if you are travelling forward and changing direction quickly.
$1000 I think is a good price when mobility scooters in the UK go up to $1000
You can buy them on Alibaba and get shipping cheap
@@TexasFilipino has Alibaba gotten better?better reputation now not a ripoff?
Howdy from Texas.
Think I told you to get her an old beater a long time ago
that was great i enjoy it thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
One of the best batteries is called, Decca. Used for electric forklifts.
Make her put one of those CAUTION! LADY DRIVER! Stickers all over it.
Oh Shit, Mel, Mel, Mel, Texting I bet, Truth Truck is probably Safe Texas, You might as well just Gift them 1000, keep Green Machine for parts for the two,
My wife just like Mel, But wouldn’t trade her for the world, All I’m time, they learn just costs a bit, Important thing is she is okay, Still Busy bee, Still Awesome,
God Bless Happy New Year 2024 -$950 ☺️
Why are things cheaper in the Philippines? Here in the US that would sell around $2k-$6k.
Are you gona install solar panels on the roof???
Dang, now you are going to have to buy them a new one.
Ok I understand now. No kissy kissy. hahahh Just didn't want anyone's feelings hurt. Luv the videos keep up the great work.
Hey mate I’m just grateful that Mel wasn’t seriously hurt, lesson learnt, vehicles can be repaired, and I’m sure she will be more vigilant now 👍🇦🇺🇵🇭🇺🇸
I hope so too
Hahaha bumpers? other people
Be nice !
Well at least those e bikes are cheap!
There's a grey area with these things, should they be on the road. Supposing they injure someone in an accident, supposing they damage a car, who pays. Most drivers have no road experience.
Full protection HELMET 😮😮😮 ???? !!!!!
Your small town laws may not be in forced but a 4 wheel is a car. Illegal to drive on streets in Texas.
3 wheels is a motorcycle so construction rules is different.