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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2021
- Thank you everyone for watching my channel! Today I'd like to celebrate this milestone with my awesome viewers!
The channel recently reached 100K subscribers! I still can't believe we are here and I'd like to thank you all for your love and support!
In this video I will share with you my life story. Where I come from, how I became a Toyota technician and how I started on CZcams.
As a token of my appreciation I'd like to do a giveaway. 3 lucky winners will receive a $100 gift card. The rules for this giveaway are:
1- You must be a subscriber to the channel.
2- Comment on this video with where are you from and what was your first Toyota.
I will close the giveaway in a few weeks and I'll randomly pick a winner from the comments.
Thank you all for watching my channel! Let us celebrate this milestone together!
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To be honest, quality of your heart trumps editing or any other fancy sound quality.
I am a Palestinian, born and raised in Lebanon, lives in Sacramento, ca for the past 40 years. My first car in America old Toyota Corolla .
Proud of you. You worked hard and you earned it and you deserve it. Arabic is my first language.
Thanks;
You have a very lovable character and I'm so happy that you're able to do what you love while helping thousands of people and making a living at the same time. More success to you sir.
Glory to God for your success!
Congratulations on your almost 800K subscribers now in 2023!
In just two years!
😊🙏✝🕊👍
#JesusisLord
Trust Him
with your fears
and future.
Shalom
Thanks to Mrs. Car Care Nut for pushing you to make this channel happen! It’s a great channel and for us Toyota/Lexus nuts it’s an amazing help for us to understand and learn the right way to take care of our vehicles! Thanks to both of you for creating an amazing channel! You deserve the award! Thank you!
You possess a trait that is sorely lacking with a lot of people these days, a WORK ETHIC and willingness to work hard and learn, not sit on your backside and expect everything to be handed to you because you exist. Good For You. Best Wishes and Take Care.
You're making me feel guilty for sitting here enjoying these videos ;) If everyone had the attitude to serve others like AMD the world would def. be a better place!
Thank you!
@@RealJohnnyDingo Amen to that.
@@TheCarCareNut you've earned your respect and success, Keep at it.
For your information it’s not s lack of „work ethic „ it’s people like you taking it for granted people will sell their soul to you for peanuts
My name is Tom, my wife’s name is Danette. I’ve been watching your videos for several months. My first Toyota was a 1989 4-Runner with the 3.0 V6. I never had any problems with it. I bought it with 125,000 miles on it. I was the third owner. I loved that truck. Then I wanted a new truck and bought me a 2003 Toyota Tacoma double cab. I bought it new in 2003. It had the 3.4 liter V6. I got married and bought a 2007 Toyota Tundra Crew Max. I still have it, it only has 107,000 miles on it. It is kept in the garage like all my other vehicles. I am a vehicle maintenance nut and like my cars and trucks to be clean. I live in Virginia. I knew you had to be a Christian. My wife and I are too. I know God will bless you because you listen to his word. Always be kind and helpful with love. I see your love for life and people. Always give God the praise and I see you do. Looking forward to more of your videos. God bless.
I love your videos, transparency and exceptional instruction and humor. You embraced the opportunities the U.S. has to offer and worked hard. A great human being. God bless you and your family.
Speaking multiple languages, playing multiple instruments and being a mechanic is awesome man. Congratulations.
I really appreciate you're enjoying the work and make us enjoy it too
A Renaissance Man!
We are All lucky and Blessed to know you, AMD.
You humbled me with your humility. I am from Nigeria, live in the North of England, a devote father of four lovely children. I never owned a Toyota but had a 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. Loved that car with all its warts and all. I am also a Christian of the catholic denomination. May our Lord preserve you as you share your gift with others.
My Nigerian Brother ❤
For me, what really comes across in your videos, beyond your expertise of course, is your sense of honor and honesty and integrity, and these are qualities that are sorely lacking in our country today. I have always loved cars but I’ve never known much about them, so now I watch your shows and learn the best I can. I watch your shows because you are worth watching. Thank you for your time and effort.
Amen!❤️ I knew this guy was special since the first time I saw his videos! Super clean talk with no profanity in between, very honest on his personal views as well. Keep it going my brother and keep always Christ first in life. God bless!!!
You have a GOD given gift, hopefully TOYOTA will notice in some way. Can’t wait for 500K subscribers. 👍
Welcome my fellow American. I thank God for steering your wife and you to this country. A little more light for my day. God Bless
I live in New Hampshire. My first Toyota was a '74 Pickup, 4 cylinder which I loved. I spent 12 months, '05-'06 in Baghdad, Iraq with the US Army. I am a Christian, love Christian music and an immigrant too, from Eastern Germany.
Thanks for your videos. I'm a recent subscriber. I'm a Toyota nut as well. First Toyota was a 2000 Celica GT. Totalled it :( Bought a Civic. And never again will I get another Honda. Bought a 2007 RAV4 Sport V6 FWD. After running 175k miles on it, bought a used 2009 RAV4 Sport V6 FWD. The 2GR-FE... they'll never know what hit them ;-) Drove it 235k miles and with the gas prices at astronomical prices here in the Bay Area, bought a used 2019 RAV4 Hybrid XSE (yes! 3 RAV4s in a row!)... and that's when I subscribed to this channel as I wanted learn to do some things to it on my own. I work at a Lexus dealership (in marketing), so I'm as much of a Toyota nut as you are. Fancy editing and effects isn't going to keep me here. It's your genuineness and knowledge and teaching them in easy terms that keeps me here. Thank you again.
Also... I'm a believer as well. Great way to witness to others! And I know, at times, it's hard being a Christian in a dealership environment. Peace to you, my brother.
Hello.
I'am from Switzerland.
My first Toyota was a Corolla Liftback 1.3L 12V from 1988.
Now I drive a Lexus IS300h. 👍👍👍
Thanks a lot for your great videos!
Your story is the American Dream. I admire your hard work and congratulate you on your successes! I live in Dallas, TX, and my first Toyota was a 1995 V6 LE Camry that I bought new and drove for 20 years. My next car was a 1997 Lexus LS400 which I bought used and is still going strong. I bought a 2020 Camry LE last October.
I’m a little late to the game, but I’m from central Canada and my first Toyota was a Corolla. I bought my first Japanese car a few years before that (03 Civic) but mostly had American vehicles prior to that (a couple South Korean too.) I only used the civic around the yard and within a couple miles from home. I was super impressed with the build quality. Then I bought the wife a 2006 Corolla CE. She fell in love with it. So much that I sold my car and bought myself a 2010 Corolla XRS with a 5 speed. Beautiful car, but it had that one of very few engines Toyota made that was a flop (because of the piston rings.) That 2.4L also was super thirsty. I sold it an bought a 2014 Corolla S with the 1.8L and a six speed. Best car I’ve ever had!
Glory be to God ... one year after this video you have almost 600 THOUSAND subscribers! You're making God's heart smile! Blessings!🙏
I’m from Canada, migrated from Iraq 15 yrs ago, and I don’t own a Toyota. Thanks to you, and the passion through which you share your expertise, I’m seriously considering buying a Toyota. All the best and God bless the work of your hands!
I'm from and still am in Wisconsin. After a six year stint in the military, I went to MMI and certified in Harley-Davidson training, and spent seven years in a Harley Dealership, earning Master technician status, before going independent. I learned to love little hatchbacks, and wore out three Civics in a row. Honda quit building what I consider proper hatchbacks, so I bought a Pontiac Vibe. Than another. And another. My kids are owning and buying them. The Corolla driveline is a breeze to work on, reliable as white on rice, parts are cheap and plentiful. I couldn't convince my boy to buy one, so we found an '02 Avalon for $1500 for him... That's our first legit Toyota. No regrets. Wishing you fame, fortune, good health and happiness.
Your Christianity is obvious; thank you for telling your story, and for helping us with cars!!!
Congradulations!! 😃 I'm proud of you. You have accomplished alot! ❤
From Portugal.
My 2nd car was my first Toyota, a brand new 2005 (E12 facelift) Corolla HB 5 Door 1.4 VVT-i.
I had a crash at 120km/h on the highway (not my fault) and the car protected me, my sister and aunt. With 31000km and 1.5 years the repair was more then the car value. Got everyone around me to convert to TOYOTA and into HSD. Finally after 14 years I'm back with a 2017 Toyota Auris TS HSD (Corolla E18).
My wife first own car is a 2008 Yaris HB 5 Door D4D (Diesel).
Keeping it simple and being honest is the key, keep it strong ;-)
I am from South Africa and now living in New Zealand. My first Toyota was a Toyota Camry TD diesel, our family put 320 000 kms on it before it was stolen and written off. You are a true blessing to this world and for your ministry of the Lord's love. God bless you brother.
Your passion shines through on your channel, so easy to watch time flies.
Greetings from England, Manchester
Your personality is great for video and explaining things in ways that others can understand. I found your channel a few months ago and have been enjoying your videos very much. Keep up the good work - I am subscribed and will be watching!
I'm originally from China, been here for 40+ years and consider myself an American, as this is the life I know. My very first Toyota was a 1989 Camry. It was not the best car with not great memories as I was ripped off by the dealership that sold the car to me. It was my first new car and I was really taken advantage of from the buying experience. I also had a 1997 4runner that really did make me happy to be a Toyota owner. I became a true Toyota fan after purchasing my first 2008 Prius in 2011. I was fascinated by the technology on that car. I went on to buy many more Prius cars and became somewhat of an expert with them. I'm a big contributor to the Priuschat forum, sharing my knowledge to help others who are in need of help with their Prius cars. It's a very rewarding feeling when you get to help someone. I now have upgraded to a Rav4 Hybrid, Honda S2000, Subaru BRZ, and a 2020 Toyota Supra. I will always be a true Toyota fan and this channel has helped me in understanding why Toyota is such a great company. From their great products, great support, and their great employees. Hats off to you sir for being such a great and helpful person in this community.
good luck with that rear timing chain at 200k+ on your Supra. I just had to do my turbos on my n54 535i. thank god it's all done now
@@MowerModdin I don't think this car will ever reach 200k miles with my ownership. I drive 2000 miles a year with it. But I do have a friend with the n54 535i, that car is one heck of a powerhouse. Supra with 4 doors
Welcome to America and keep up the good work!!! I was born in Cleveland , Ohio in !949 grandson of Immigrants from Bravaria and Bohemia. My first Toyota was a 2004 Pontiac Vibe which was a Toyota Corolla Matrix underneath the Pontiac body. In 2121 I now own a 2009 Corolla and a 2018 RAV4. I am also a Christian. My wife also my best friend.
People like you are the best of America... we are lucky to have you. Look at you now, just a few years later and you are hitting 1 million with your own shop! God bless you.
EDIT: Not for the giveaway, but in case you're curious - I am from Arizona and first car was a '96 Camry. Loved it and started repairing it myself. Then later got a '90 Camry manual with only 20k miles on it (was stored forever unused, like a time capsule)! Now I have a '07 Camry. Next car coming soon (maybe a Lexus?)!
I love your story, dude. Glad you guys were able to find success here! 🙂
I'm from Texas. I've been driving for about 31 years. I found your channel earlier this year, and used your input to buy our first Toyota, coming from Hondas for the past 20 years. It was your videos on the Rav4 that convinced me. Congrats on your amazing story, and hope you continue to have success. Edit: Bought a 2019 RAV4 with 15k miles on it on May 6th this year. I told the wife, I'll be back later and drove off in her 2010 CRV. Finally got home around 7pm in our RAV4. She was surprised and pleased.
Hahaha. I think that was funny. “I’ll be back.” Reminds me of Arnie in The Terminator.
I am from Florida, i had few numerous cars in my family. My first one was a 1996 toyota celica. I forgot to put this information on my last comment.
Congratulations. I am from San Juan, Puerto Rico, so very impressed that you and your wife understand and speak my language. I am a Civil Engineer and enjoy cars. I also play drums and my son is a professional bass player and an electronics technician. My first Toyota was a 1969 Corona bought in January 7, 1970 as a gift from my parents while I was in my second year of engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. My Toyota Corona was stolen in 1974, found by the police four days later. I had it until it was stolen again in 1977. My second Toyota was a 1983 Corolla SR5 Coupe, 1.6L engine and 5-Speed transmission. I bought it on May 1983 and sold it in January 1988. My third Toyota was a 1986 Camry LE which I bought in September 1985. I sold it in 1995. I bought a 1997 Camry LE in May 1997 and sold it in August 2013. I bought a 2000 Camry CE in August 1999 and sold it after and accident in September 2000. I bought another 2000 Camry CE in March 2001 and sold it in Mach 2014. In June 2001 I bought a 2001 Corolla CE for my daughter, she sold it in August 2013 and bought a 2013 RAV4 LE which she still has. I bought my present 2014 Toyota Camry LE in December 2013. I bought a 2013 Toyota RAV4 LE in August 2013 and gave it to my son in May 2018 when I bought another 2018 RAV4 LE for my wife. I enjoy car maintenance including replacing air filters, oil and filter every 3,000 - 5,000 miles and/or 6 months. I have replaced A/C compressors, evaporators, etc., radiators, timing belts, alternators, starters, water pumps, brake pads, rotors and shoes, McPherson struts and other suspension components. Although I like to learn about auto mechanics as much as I can, I do realize that there are shop equipment, tools, knowledge and training that is required to diagnose and solve car issues. So, at present I take my cars to the shop of a mechanic that used to work at the Toyota dealer. I always insist on genuine Toyota, AISIN or Denso parts. Your videos are excellent for the technical content as well as the reasoning involved in the presentation. Even the aspects regarding warranty and/or extended warranty are very well presented. I am grateful to be one of your CZcams subscriber. Thanks for your advice and your help to all of us. KEEP THE EXCELLENT WORK!
From British Columbia Canada. First Toyota was a 72 Mark II Station Wagon. It was a great car with inline 6 cyl, air conditioning, oil cooler, etc. A loaded Toyota in 1972!
You will get to 1 million in 1 more year! I’m from Omaha, Nebraska but have lived everywhere. I was in Iraq in 2010, everyone I met was nice to me. My first Toyota was/is a 2011 Prius.
Thank you rob!
Nice, had no idea you are from Iraq. I started watching your channel when I was researching 4Runners and you were an influence that led me to buy a 2021 4Runner Venture a few weeks ago. I'm from Nevada and took it out off-roading for the first time just a few days ago. The 4Runner is everything you said it was and I'm looking forward to many adventures with it.
As a Maltese 73 year old professional mechanic, I found your videos fascinating because your philosophy towards technology is so close to mine.
My first personal Toyota was a Vitz…..However as I worked in the Libyan desert in the oil fields for over 30 years, I used to drive Toyota Land Cruisers with from the 1978 until 2005!
Maltese is very close to Lebanese Arabic ….And most of us are Christians too.
My dad bought me a 2001 RX300. The dash was lit up like a Christmas tree. I spent hours/days fixing every problem. I installed knock sensors, spark plugs, coils, flushed the coolant and engine oil. It ran amazing for 4 years. My new project is a 1996 LS400. I just recently put a OEM timing belt, water pump, tensioner, new plugs, plug wires, gaskets, fuel pump, starter, fuel injectors etc. all parts OEM thru Toyota, using my best friends discount. He’s a master tech at Toyota, just like you worked his way up from doing oil changes.
it’s def a hobby after fixing up the RX300. I wish you would do more 1UZFE videos! Thanks for all your content!
Last I’ve been dealing with a weird fuel issue where the car smells of gas when running and stinks my house up. Ended up opening the ECU and found blown resistors. The new one came in a few days ago but I’m still working on putting everything back together. If I had a ? Would you suggest leaving in the comment box or do you allow emails from fans? Ty
I just discovered your channel, and being a DIY Toyota fanatic, immediately subscribed. My family immigrated from North Vancouver, Canada when I was 2 years old. My first Toyota was a 1978 Corolla SR5 liftback (the features and quality of that car was a real eye-opener). My current fleet is a 2001 Corolla, 1999 Tacoma 4x4, 2006 Highlander, and 2014 Lexus ES350 (wife's car). Your story is a perfect example of USA being a land of opportunity (to work hard, succeed and contribute to our society). For too many, its an opportunity to take government assistance and be a drain on our society. Congratulations.
Hi AMD, I loved your story. Please pass this message to your wife, she is a great example of:- Proverbs 31 (the entire chapter)
I was born in Malaysia however living in Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 for most of my life. My first Toyota is my recent used 2019 4Runner. Prior to this 4Runner, I have always owned Hondas in the past 30 years however I am a big advocate now for Toyota. Your videos tremendously helped me to buy into the brand and never looked back. Toyotas make by far the best vehicles on the road.
You are an inspiration, I have been a mechanic for 50 years now, I'm semi retired but I still learn heaps for you guys. I am from Australia and my first Toyota was a 1970 Toyota Corolla
I currently own a 2010 Corolla and a 2003 Toyota Hiace. I reckon they are the best cars in the world. God bless you and keep you. Cheers Ross
1982 Corona LE, 4 spd - That car was a beast. 289k miles and never an issue with rust.
Howdy AMD. Loved your story. I too had a dream of becoming a mechanic.. I went to college for two years but found out it wasn't for me. I attended the Franklin Institute and got an assoc. degree in automotive technology. After graduating, I joined the Army. After my discharge, I was offered a job in physical and electronis security/ I stayed in the security field for the rest of my career.
My first Toyota was a Rusted out 1973 Toyota Corona MKii station wagon. The Manual trans was good and the engine ran ok. It had 150k miles when I bought it and over 300k when I junked it. I presently own a Toyota RAV4 hybrid XSE and love it! I once owned a 1989 Chevy truck that I installed a double row timing chain and gears into and drive it 384k miles and sold it after that. I faithfully changed the Mobil 1 oil every 5k miles. My professors in school always preached that oil is cheaper yhan metal!!! God bless
Hello Amd, I'm from Iraq, Baghdad. I never owner a Toyota but I consider my Lexus CT200h F Sport a Toyota ! I really like your videos as they're very informative and it's adding huge value to me. I never knew about my Hybrid Battery Filter Fan until I watched your videos.
Hey CNN, what a inspirational story. My parents are also from Iraq, we are christians aswell. Are you a Mandaen?
Also I really love your channel, have followed it for months now. My dad is also a huge Toyota fan and used to be a Honda and Toyota mechanic back in Iraq.
As a fellow believer in Christ I am so happy to hear you say "I'm a christian." It put a big smile on my face! I just recently started watching your video's, because my husband had found your channel a few day's ago. We are interested in getting a Toyota, because the Hyundai Sonata we currently have has been letting us down alot lately. I would not recommend this car to anyone. I heard great things about Toyotas, and how extremely reliable they are. I really value your video's! I have learned alot in the last few day's watching your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with other's so we can learn from someone with experience. God bless you, and your family!!👍🙏🏼❤
Austin Texas. My 2019 Camry is my 1st Toyota and its a huge step up from my 2005 Nissan sentra 🤣🤣
A true American success story. I have learned many things from just a few of your videos. Thank you and your family!
We have a similar background. My Grandparents left Lebanon due to war many years ago. I live in Tonawanda, NY. I went to vocational school for auto mechanics, worked in a leadership for a short time, went on to work for a wide format printer manufacturer as a technician. I am very detailed like yourself and appreciate your channel. Our first family car was a 1987 Honda, great cars. Bought my first Toyota (Camry) in 2004 & have bee buying Toyota products ever since. Currently driving a 2022 RAV4 Prime XSE - love it! My hobbies include classic cars, MGB that I have had for 30 years & 1/32 slot cars & tracks in y shop. I guess you could say I’m a car guy! Again, I enjoy your channel very much, I’ve learned quite a few things about my cars. We’re always learning from each other. Thanks for reading this, God bless! George
I’m from the Philippines, Southeast Asia. My first Toyota is a 1968 Corolla. Like you I have always loved cars. I loved cars to the point that when Toyota opened the Toyota Motor Philippines Technical Institute, I enrolled in their two year automotive technician program that includes eight months on the job training at a local Toyota dealership. Like you I’m also a Christian and so is my wife. My daily drive now is a Toyota Prius Alpha, Prius V in the USA. I love watching your videos and learn a lot. More power to you and may the good Lord bless you more!
فرحت لمن عرفت بيك عراقي اني من العراق بغداد اول تويوتا نملكها كورونا يمكن موديل ٨٣ وحالياً عندي كورولا هايبرد ٢٠٢٠ و عايش بالسويد محبتي للجميع
شكرا حبيبي
I am from the UK and don't own a Toyota or Lexus but started watching your videos because I want my next car to be a Toyota or Lexus for the comfort and reliability and your knowledge and insight is going to help massively when I obtain one. Big thanks to your Wife who encouraged you to start sharing your knowledge via these videos. The Lord Bless and Keep you and your family too.
i know it's a bit late for the comments. But, i really love watching your videos and i am also a Toyota fan, owned about 100 or more in my time. I also work in the auto industry as an auto parts interpreter and i specialize in Filters. I am born n bred here in Perth Western Australia and my 1st Toyota (the one that got me interested in Toyota's) was a 1971 KE20 Corolla. I have owned most model Toyota's and now currently drive a 2008 Toyota Crown Athlete 2GR-FSE JDM import. I also have a 1974 KE30 Corolla with a 2TG that i gravel rally . Please, keep up your work on your channel and may the lord bless you and your family.
Hi there my friend... I m responding to your video's for the first time, just to give you congrats for a serious work that you're doing through these video's.
I m from Athens Greece, and my first ride as a driver was on a Toyota Corolla 1,2 lt 1969, which was our first family car.
After some years I got my first car of my own, a Honda CIVIC 1,2lt 1976 ( a used one ). Both cars did more than 150.000 miles with no issues at all.
During the next 40 years I 've owned quite a lot cars ( Italian, French, GBs and mainly from Germany ).
Unfortunately none of them were so reliable as the Corolla and the CIVIC.
Of course so know that cars are getting less reliable as they get more and more complicated.
Any way after all these years I 've decided and I 've ordered some days ago the new 11 th generation CIVIC e: hev.
I m so excited to go for this car after 10 generations and check by myself, how far the car has come, and if its still reliable as my first one was. Thanks for all you do for all of us..Dino
Amd, It is an honor to have immigrants like you in our country. Thank you for your efforts in getting your knowledge and technical expertise to the world. I live outside of the KC KS area and the first Toyota that I drove was a 1979 Celica GT hatchback that my father owned. (My father also owned a '82 Supra, '83 Celica GT and an early '80's Toyota stakebed truck). My first Toyota that I owned was a 1988 Corolla FX. Unfortunately, I sold that car and went astray for many years from Toyota. However, after driving a rental Camry on a long road trip a couple of years ago, I decided to rejoin the Toyota family by buying a 2019 Camry LE and have never looked back! In fact, my wife loves my car so much, that she is trading her Equinox for a '21 RAV4 XLE (that we currently have on order).
May God continue to bless you and your family and many thanks again!
We appreciate immigrants like you! You are welcome here sir!!
Yours is a truly fascinating story sir. I stumbled upon your videos about a year ago and was enthralled by your honest and straight-up presentation. I too am a Toyota fan and owned my first one - a Camry in 1999. I drove it for 17 ( yes seventeen !) years before it died at a Toyota dealership while I was buying a 2017 Corolla. I was born in India, lived 11 years in the U.A.E and immigrated to Canada 31 years ago. Like yours, mine also been a fascinating journey.
Please keep doing what you do, you are really good at it, because it comes from your inner self. Mar Salameh Habibi !
Please take good care of your made in Canada Corolla, you wont be able to buy another one.
Thank you Ahmed, I finally watched this and I tell every car enthusiast about you, I also recommended you to a young Toyota mechanic friend of mine here in Bellingham. What a great story, you're the best.
You are a gem! I grew up and live in the Boston Area. I too am Christian (Syrian Orthodox). My first Toyota was a 1972 Corona. IIRC, it had a straight 6. I loved that car but the floors rotted out and it lost the reverse gear of the transmission. So i traded it in for a wimpy Subaru.
I truly enjoy your video's!
mr amd, doesn’t matter what the language is, we will never win an argument with the missus….
originally from philippines, first toyota was a 1994 corolla gli 1.6 4afe engine. now in california, still with toyota.
congratulations on the silver, now let’s get that gold!!!!
Thank you!
I agree, I love your personality. It doesn’t matter where your from, good people are good people. You deserve to be proud of what you do. THANK YOU! I wish I had known you when I worked at a dealership. Maybe I would have stuck with a career doing what my passion and love was. I am from New Jersey
Lots of entertaining car channels out there including this one, but this is without a doubt the most helpful for my 4Runner. Congrats on the milestone!
My first Toyota was a 1999 Lexus GS400 bought new. Set me back $45K and brought me 5 years of pure pride of ownership and never a repair bill!
Well Done & Congratulations Sir Nut! I am from North Central Arizona. A loyal Toyota owner since 1973, I purchased (ie financed) my first ride, a brand spanking new STD Transmission Corolla for the vast sum of $2600 sweating through a $50 minimum monthly payment until she was payed off. Regrettaby, she was destroyed in a lighting strike that both hit the car while severing a limb from a tree which as bad luck would have it, struck the car as well adding insult to the whole affair. Found & subscribed to your channel about a year ago while while rearching my latest purchases, a Highlander for the wife and another Tacoma to replace the previous '83 STD transmission Tacoma which I loved. My congratulations to you and please pass my respects to the shy & reserved Mrs. Lady Nut.
Sacramento,Ca My first toyota was 1974 toyota corona 2 doors coupe yellow I had a lot of fun with my high school girlfriend we did a lot together.
Congratulations mate. I’m from Sydney Australia and have been working on cars with my father from 8 years old (now 50 yrs old). I started for the same reasons while getting quality time with dad. As a result dad returned the favour by handing over his run about. That was a Toyota Corona wagon which was my first car. I was in love. I drove it around the country and spent many nights even sleeping in it. I didn’t exactly treat it gently and neither did my brother who inherited it. My dad was a Ford man but my family knew deep down Japanese was the way to go. Love Toyota’s engineering and will always have at least one in the family. Nice to see a nice persons hard work get recognised.
Thank you!
Hi,love your show, I live in Quebec halfway between Montreal and Ottawa. I’m a widow, my husband passed away in a work accident 12 years ago. I have 6 wonderful grown kids. Well I finally made the decision to get a new Toyota RAV 4 , ordered online, have to wait 3-4 months. Aug-Sept. Already had 2 used Toyota’s. I’m not too sure what is included but I like the comfort pkg. Well you have the most truthful, honest show. God Bless.
MANY HIGHLY INTELLIGENT AND HARD WORKING PEOPLE ARE COMING FROM IRAQ TO THE USA----YOU---THE CARE CARE NUT (NICE GUY) ARE A PERFECT EXAMPLE. THANKS FOR YOUR ONGOING VIDEOS FOR TOYOTA AND LEXUS
I live in the beautiful U.P. of Michigan. My first Toyota was a 1973 corolla stick shift. I now own a 2013 Rav 4 . Your videos have been very informative, Thank you.
Thank you!
Your dedication to this channel is amazing. The larger it grows, the more people you help out. Thank you!
I'm a fan and a subscriber. I just bought my 6th Toyota. A '23 Camry based on your videos. I enjoy all of them. As I sit here, one year later, your channel shows 505K subscribers. Congrats on your success. Your hard work has paid off.
I love the way you enjoy the work you do, I am watching this 2 years in the future so don't know if you will ever read this but people will read this comment
I have an American car and it was always repaired in a local shop then I needed the cam belt changed the garage said no we don't want to do it but there is a young guy along the road who might take it on.
I drove to the garage where the mechanic was from Lithuania it was "Yes I can do it tomorrow" not only was he friendly but reasonable as well. Nothing is a problem to him and he always smiles he reminds me of your work ethic. I have never gone back to the old garage all the family and friends cars are serviced and repaired with our Lithuanian. . His story is similar to yours.
in two years you have approaching 250,00 subscribers which as Subscription to viewers is around 50% that means half a million people around the world watch you so Well Done you and Mrs Car Care Nut
Thanks for sharing your storey and congratulations on creating your channel with 100k subscribers. I’m from Canada, cars are my hobby and passion. My 1st TOYOTA was a Lexus RX 350. Went on to a GX470 then into a Tacoma, my son currently still drives the truck. My 1st new Toyota was my wife’s 2019 Highlander, and my ownership with it brought me to your channel. I have used your channel to create a maintenance schedule for the Highlander. My current other vehicles are a Lexus ISF, VW Golf R and a BMW Z4 M Coupe. I do the minor maintenance on all my cars, but also trust the dealerships to do the Service 2 inspections for professional and safety concerns with automobile ownership.
Thank you!
Wow! America is fortunate to have you sir. Congrats on the silver!
Thank you!
@@TheCarCareNut oh and forgot, I'm Christian from Baghdad. My first car was a 2-door Honda Civic bought here in the US.
My first Toyota car was a Corona' in the UK, in 1985. Brilliant car but it rusted away, engine was still brilliant, five doors hatch back, white exterior and red velvet cloth material inside, brilliant.😅
Mrs CCN sounds like a wonderful partner. “Behind every great man is a great woman”. Having just lost mine let me say to remember to cherish each and every day you have with her.
I from Mexico but living in Irving Tx , our first Toyota is 2014 Camry which we bought used , gracias 😊 por sus consejos y mucho exito!
I am from Alabama and my first Toyota was a 1978 Corolla.I had to buy a used car recently so I followed your suggestion and bought a 2017 Camry.Thank you for a great site!
Thank you!
I'm from California and a child of immigrants from Korea. Being stubborn and guided by looks over quality, my first car was a Mitsubishi built Dodge Colt. The Lord guided me better in the selection of my wife, as she is a pure gift of grace upon my life! You have a generous, sincere heart, and deserve all the success. I'm doing better with my own kids. So far, three bulletproof Corollas, and a RAV4 prime in the queue for the Mrs. Blessings to you!
I am from the Philippines originally, and I came to California in 1980 at 23 years old and met my wife and now married with 2 grown up children . I am a pastor at a local Baptist church. My first Toyota was a 1984 4 cylinderToyota pick up, then when we had kids I bought a used 1988 Toyota Van then traded for 2000Toyota 4Runner but it we had accident so it was totalled. I bought another, Toyota 4 Runner (2003) and I still have it today with 215,000 miles. My wife drives a 2014 Toyota Camry; my son has a Toyota Corolla and my daughter has a 2020 Rav4 and her husband has a Toyota 2022 Tacoma. I am wishing/praying to get a used 2019 or 2020 Toyota Highlander next year if finances will permit. By the way , I also play guitar, drums, flute, piano, and, ukulele.
I loved your honest insights/knowledge; I watch you everyday. Thanks and God bless!!! Greetings to your wife, and children. The Lord is near and coming soon. See you and meet you in heaven soon.
Pastor Jim Andaya
Hello Ahmed. I am Rene Buñag and currently lives in London, Ontario, Canada. My first Toyota was a 1979 Toyota Cressida. I’ve owned a Toyota Corona, a couple of BMW 5 series, 3 Mercedes-Benz E class and a GL350 bluetech, two Honda civics, three Honda odysseys, a Mazda MPV and my latest and currently drive a 2022 Lexus RX 350.
I’ve been a fan of your CZcams videos and I’ve learned a lot from it. I like the way you described everything from your skills and education and experience and you’re straight from the shoulder comments. I know some people will dislike some of your statements, but as an electrical engineer myself, I believe in every word that you have said in your videos. I’ve worked with 3M for 34 years and retired as an engineer, a professor in fibre optics in college and a long time teacher on the things that I did as an engineer in 3M. Good luck and keep on doing what you’re doing and may God bless you with good health and keep on believing on the American dream. Incidentally, I have my siblings at Carol Stream, relatives in Darien, Hinsdale, Bolingbrook, and a frequent visitor in Westmont, Schaumburg, and Plainfield in Chicago.
Hi from Puerto Rico! My first Toyota 2011 Sienna, after 110,000 MI still going strong. Your channel convinced me of buying an ancient 2021 4RUNNER.
I'm from Ohio and my first Toyota was my mom's 2003 4runner that she sold me and I speak Arabic too! Love getting to hear your story!
I like your attitude so much. You’re my favorite you tuber. My first Toyota was a Tercel. It took me and my friends from home to Fort Dix NJ while we were at the NJ State Police Academy. The car was put through it’s paces every week and it was super reliable. I sold that car with 172k and that owner sold the car to the new owner with 250k on the odometer. You can’t kill a Toyota, they’re great cars. Congratulations AMD all the best, God bless and keep up the good work my friend.
AMD, thanks for sharing your story. The USA is still a great place of opportunity and immigrants like yourself are our great strength and what provides those opportunities. I immigrated to the USA as a 5 month old who’s father was a refugee and an engineer. I have been in this country for 67 years and the USA is my country. I love your channel and a, proud to have you and your family as our countrymen. Thank you and congratulations.
You convinced me with showing the quality that is in toyota I got my first ever corolla ZR Hybrid 2020, Australia 🇦🇺
I really appreciate you. I sensed your kindness and talent on the very first video I viewed. I was fortunate to be born in the United States and raised as a Christian too.
Both my parents escaped Ukraine back in World War 2 and never returned. I speak mostly English, but grew up speaking Ukrainian in our house. My heart breaks for the residents of Ukraine right now.
My very first car I bought was a Toyota Paseo. I LOVED THAT CAR. I currently drive a 2001 RAV4 with over 204,000 miles on it THANKS TO YOU.🙏🙂
I have to say the you are the best Toyota mech ever, and you teach very well. I'm Steve Matheson, from Duluth, Mn and I owned my own shop for 23 years. My 1st Toyota was a totaled out 1983 4x4 sr5. It was fixed and because my shop truck and plow truck. Now my wife and I strictly drive Toyota vehicles along with 2 of our kids.
I never have had Toyota, Japanese only Nissans and Hondas. I am a Mercedes guy from Finland and I think I have 8th Merc now. I have now a Mercedes CLS 350 CDI Coupé (Common Rail Diesel Injection) C218 (1 week ago I reversed the car in Estonian Pärnu and I did hit Taxi Merc (W212) bumper. Both bumpers were little inside and had small scratches. I paid 300€/$ to the Taxi driver and he was happy. My bumper popped out while driving to Finland, so no big harm) I have had also E220 Diesel (W210) without Turbo, with manual tranny, and without AC (which were "very nice" on the German, Austrian, Swiss, Liechtenstein, and Italian alps) Needed to change gears down every uphill like mixing eggs. C220 CDI (S202), 2 different S320 CDI (W220) (One had MAF problems in Finland when we came back from Ukraine), 2 different S320 CDI (W221) (One had problems with air suspension when we went to Ukraine. I broke the hydraulic part when I was driving to a pothole on the motorway but it did brake totally some 4000km or 2490 miles later back in Finland), CLS350 CDI (Common Rail Diesel Injection) Shooting brake (X218) (Totaled in Poland Suwalki. Audi A4 came from left but I managed to drive to Finland). All were diesel Mercs. Like my uncle said in the 70s for me, "Markku buy only diesel Marcedes Benzs never gasoline." I just came to look at how Toyotas are made and repaired because Scotty Kilmer always praises Toyota.
Congratulations AMD! I am originally from Egypt, and now I live in Virginia, USA. My first Toyota is a 15 Camry LE. My wife and I are fascinated by your life story. The Lord blesses your life.
Congrats on 100k.
Ukraine. Still waiting for TB cleaning video.
05 4runner, 190k. Very rusted, but loved.
Thank you!
2yrs later and now close to 850,000 subs!!!
And now on your way to 1M ! Nice for a "non-youtuber"! Congrats! and thank you!
I am from Vientiane, Laos and my first Toyota was the 1989 Toyota Camry Le. Saludos desde Charlotte,North Carolina 😀
Gracias!
I appreciate your thirst for education and dedication for Toyota automotive vechicles.
Watching the video for the second time after a year. How things changed. Over 500K subscribers, your own shop, very successful business. Congrats
After year one AMD was at 200K subs, 2 years after that he's nearly at 1 million, crazy awesome! 🎉
Ahmed, You crack me up, being able to argue in multiple languages. I'm next door in Missouri, born and raised here. I love it here. My first Toyota product is a 2001 Lexus ES300 that I bought this Spring with 109,000 miles on it. I love it. I also have friends who have Toyotas. I made my decision based on their opinions and with help from you and Scotty Kilmer. You are both appreciated more than you can possibly imagine. Thank you so much and I hope you love the United States as much as I do. I've never had any desire or need to travel out of the country and hope I never do. Welcome home! 🇺🇸
Thank you!
Hello, would like to congratulate you for the 100K milestone and wish you more success in future, I am from Jordan and been watching your tubes for a while now. My first Toyota was a 1977 Corona mark II 2000.
If in any chance i win your giveaway, I would like to donate it to the church you go too.
Thank you again for the valuable information and experience you share with us
I am also a mechanic, but I work on different engines, then car engines. I came to the U.S. when I was 18 back in 1993. My first Toyota was 1993 when I bought it in 1998. First time changing the time belt in my own garage, and it took me 6 hours to complete the timing belt job. I was proud of myself even for 6 hours cause I was being cautioned. For the same Camry, I installed a remote start. I did everything myself in that Camry. Now, my wife and I own 2019 Camry and 2021 Highlander. I play table tennis on my off days. I am just like you that being thankful for U.S give immigrant opportunity when you are work hard. I like to hear when you are talking about under the hood. I buy cars from underneath the hood first , and then everything else comes with it. Reliable and longevity come first to me when I am buying a car. Please keep up the good work.
Honored to join with others to celebrate you life and accomplishments. My first Toyota was a 1978 Toyota Supra, black on black. I bought it from a friend in 1980--he used to change cars a lot--and sold it in December 1990.
I then marched down to my local dealership and bought a 1991 Toyota Cressida, Super White w/gray leather and moonroof delete for $21,750. It remains my favorite car of alltime. It had that perfect 3.0-litre straight six 7M-GE 3.0 16-valve inline-6 engine producing 190 hp and 185 lb⋅ft of torque. It was Jaguar type stuff without the Jaguar mechanical horror show and Toyota quality...and incredible dealer mechanics. Too boot, I also had a 7-year Geico extended warranty that I paid $300 for.
I really loved that Cressida and it was rock-solid reliable. It finally gave up the ghost at 234,000 miles with a blown head gasket, something that they were known for. I considered having it repaired, but I weighed the pros & cons. It didn't have airbags, which I considered a non-negotiable. must-have feature. I listed it on Craigslist for "Best Offer" and phone calls flooded in. There was actually a bidding war. I ended up selling my 20-year-old Toyota Cressida with 234,000 miles for $9,600 to a Jamaican mechanic, who turbocharged it to some crazy HP. He still has it to this day.
I ended up buying a brand-new SAAB 9-5 for $18,000...yes, brand-new. GM had discontinued SAAB during the 2008 recession and they had a leftover that they were selling for a song. It stickered at $38,000.
It's 2023 and the SAAB 9-5 is still my daily driver at 130,000 miles. Since new it has cost me $5,300, which includes all parts, labor, preventative maintenance, fluids, tires, exhaust and suspension. It has never broken down or stranded me.
That said, nothing will ever beat my 1991 Toyota Cressida. To me it was the perfect car. We all have that one car love...the Cressida was it. As for my next car, it will be a Toyota or Lexus.
They should bring back the Cressida with airbags!
@@rightlanehog3151 If my 1991 Toyota Cressida had airbags, I'd still be driving it today.