5 Secrets to Buying a Cheap Used Car

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  • Buying a cheap used car. 5 Secrets to Buying a Cheap Used Car, DIY car inspection and car review with Scotty Kilmer. How to inspect a used car for purchase. How to buy a car. How to buy a used car. What to look for when buying a used car. How to buy a cheap used car. The best cheap used cars to buy. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 5 lety +68

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    • @hunteraltman4762
      @hunteraltman4762 Před 5 lety +1

      Hey Scotty, what do you think of the scion frs?

    • @JPB2075597
      @JPB2075597 Před 5 lety +2

      SCOTTY i gotta 2012 acura tsx with 56k miles with an automatic transmission..tips on keeping it alive for as long as possible!?!?!?

    • @penvon
      @penvon Před 5 lety +2

      Scotty Kilmer Scotty what’s your opinion on insurance companies always wanting to scrap the good older cars for the smallest hit?

    • @giovanniperini3933
      @giovanniperini3933 Před 5 lety

      .

    • @Soclutchwavy
      @Soclutchwavy Před 5 lety

      coolest car guy around i sknow lml

  • @BlueBird_V
    @BlueBird_V Před 4 lety +156

    “Don’t believe anything anybody tells you when they’re selling a car.”
    Best advice ever!! 6:14

    • @MrTottanham
      @MrTottanham Před 3 lety +11

      I am a mechanic too and I tell everybody not to believe anything what the seller says

    • @ballhawk387
      @ballhawk387 Před 3 lety +5

      Don't believe anything anybody tells you.

    • @kyyyy21
      @kyyyy21 Před rokem +1

      Just Dont believe anything

  • @LeonAllanDavis
    @LeonAllanDavis Před 5 lety +298

    The name of Scotty's new book: "Years Ago, I Had A Customer..."

  • @8platypus
    @8platypus Před 5 lety +135

    The best way to check a used AUTOMATIC transmission is to reverse up a hill (5-10% gradient) and see if it slips on you or makes a rumbling sound. The reverse is usually the most under-engineered components to save money, but it shows you the preview of what is to come for your low (highest speeds, most used) gears later on.

    • @willieobermann5305
      @willieobermann5305 Před 4 lety +4

      That is a great idea.
      Thanks for sharing.

    • @brucemorris3830
      @brucemorris3830 Před 4 lety +14

      Also: prevents you from doing what my ex wife once did (pre marriage), namely buying a used car and THEN finding out reverse doesn’t work AFTER YOU PAID CASH. I wish I was kidding 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @jasonallen6836
      @jasonallen6836 Před 4 lety +10

      better yet, put the car in neutral, rev to about 4,000 RPMs, then pull the car into drive with the engine revved. This is the quickest way to see what is broken.

    • @Tellin08
      @Tellin08 Před rokem +2

      @@jasonallen6836 I'm sorry for this stupid question. I don't know anything about vehicles but is this legit advice or is it sarcasm? I heard that you shouldn't rev an automatic while in neutral.

    • @jasonallen6836
      @jasonallen6836 Před rokem +4

      @@Tellin08 No, do not do this. It could blow it apart

  • @tangoandcars9588
    @tangoandcars9588 Před 5 lety +209

    Scotty killed it when he showed us that brand new carburetor. 👍🏻

    • @briantracy1324
      @briantracy1324 Před 5 lety +3

      Not at all ,, that was likely a 302 with a worn out 2V ... Edelbrock makes excellent electric choke 4v carbs in all sizes... I had a 70 Cougar with a Motorcraft 350cfm 2v 351C that would have made about 20% better mileage with a small 4v.

    • @lorenzobeckmann3736
      @lorenzobeckmann3736 Před 5 lety +2

      NO FOOLIN'; NEW CARB BUT OLD BRAKE HOSES

    • @MrRexquando
      @MrRexquando Před 5 lety +1

      QuadraJunk

  • @TheMotorBuzz
    @TheMotorBuzz Před 5 lety +772

    Cheap car?
    Scotty: 94 CELICA

    • @STho205
      @STho205 Před 5 lety +35

      Nima Nejad. Hard to find them "cheap" considering they are 25 year old econoboxes that are sooooooooooo dependable, they were mostly ignored on service after ten years. They have been so hyped as the most dependable car ever, most people want 2500 ++ even if they are dented up beaters with rotted away paint, worn and torn seats, smoky and mildew smells, bald tires...
      A 94 Camry for $1200 is fine, new seat covers or junkyard seats, tires, minor top end work,and even a cheap macco paint job would get you a $2100 car that is better than a recent used money pit. You have to get it with room in your budget to spend at least $500 the first year shaking out the problems of the last owner.
      I just went through this search for my daughters first college commuter. First target was early 90s Camry/Corolla. Nah, overpriced and gross is all I found. Next were Civics. Similar. Eventually found a clean car 11 years old for $2000, but I knew it needed plugs, some coils, valve cover gasket. $500 later i got a good, tuned, safe $2500 car with 110k miles that should be good for 2-4 years.
      Finish price must be less than $1100/year or you may as well buy late model (or a new loss leader small S car) from a dealer.
      1st owner does all maintenance under warranty
      2nd owner does half the needed maintenance
      Auction then washes the car
      3rd owner does 1/4 the needed maintenance
      Auction then washes the car again
      4th owner buys on time and gets repoed
      Payday lot then washes the car and replaces the stolen radio
      5th owner does no maintenance and regularly stores fast food rotting trash and soiled diapers in the car
      Repeat.
      When you get into 10+ year old cars. Count the transfers. The more owners, the worse shape the car is in. If it has been at auction more than once, it is a DOG.

    • @bloo22ca
      @bloo22ca Před 5 lety +5

      Got a 97 celica for $900. It very heavy tho. Is that normal?

    • @mikemorales1725
      @mikemorales1725 Před 5 lety +1

      Not around these parts, if you can even find one, they go for a premium price

    • @qanononabong8491
      @qanononabong8491 Před 5 lety +8

      @@bloo22ca Check the trunk for corpses.

    • @jasoncentore1830
      @jasoncentore1830 Před 5 lety +4

      I would love that, always had expensive GM, I can't do GM anymore and I didn't mind car payments, but the last couple years I now do. Celica sure would save tons of $$$. My 2012Chevy Malibu LTZ 3.6litre V-6 blew $5500 engine at 50,000 miles, had bank note, had to fix it, I literally cried when I had to fork that cash over, they even charged for oil, come on, spend $5000 u really Shud get oil w it.

  • @ranjan_v
    @ranjan_v Před 4 lety +71

    Thank you Scotty you are entertaining and informative.

  • @anthonyher1953
    @anthonyher1953 Před 5 lety +70

    5 steps to buying a cheap used car:
    1. Buy a 94 Celica

  • @indieauthorjasonblayne7511
    @indieauthorjasonblayne7511 Před 5 lety +144

    Loved the thumbnail image, I have a 92 Celica ST that I'm restoring. Yes, I'm restoring a 92 for sentimental value. My dad bought it for me when he heard I was coming home from the Army and had it waiting for me & now he's gone and I've had several moments with the Celica. Took my wife to her Senior prom & several cross country trips.

    • @Kauffman578
      @Kauffman578 Před 5 lety +1

      Put fluidfirm or krown underneath

    • @2405jacko
      @2405jacko Před 5 lety +1

      Right on, bro.

    • @indieauthorjasonblayne7511
      @indieauthorjasonblayne7511 Před 5 lety +7

      @@2405jacko I'll submit to Scotty's channel once I get it complete. Won't be anything super tuned like the others but it'll be a nice throwback to a great generation of Celica.

    • @2405jacko
      @2405jacko Před 5 lety +2

      @@indieauthorjasonblayne7511 Awesome, it will be nice to see it.

    • @indieauthorjasonblayne7511
      @indieauthorjasonblayne7511 Před 5 lety +1

      @@2405jacko I can't wait, it's getting a new engine and the clutch line replaced right now but I'm excited to get it ready for show quality.

  • @denaredford6701
    @denaredford6701 Před 3 lety +6

    Scotty can talk your ear off , and he knows what he is talking about . Love your free information Scotty . Thanks a lot .

  • @hanskinslo326
    @hanskinslo326 Před 5 lety +44

    I agree about the Cougars, but the Cougars are REALLY hard to find. My friend had a '70 Cougar for 18 years, it had a little rust and needed a little work back in 2014, still in good running shape, but some guy saw it and offered him $25,000 on the spot, since he was from up north and never saw cars like it. He took it.

    • @xinic5
      @xinic5 Před 5 lety +10

      I thought about trying a cougar, because you know decent girls my age are rare....

    • @tomswinburn1778
      @tomswinburn1778 Před 5 lety +11

      @@xinic5
      Hell, GIRLS my age are rare. Once ya hit 70 they start dropping like flies.

    • @jasoncentore1830
      @jasoncentore1830 Před 5 lety +1

      I would have taken that to, it's nice when the buyer finds u

    • @cristianr.s.5537
      @cristianr.s.5537 Před 2 lety

      Cars like that aren’t up there because they would’ve rusted a long time ago

  • @fatdoggolovespizza
    @fatdoggolovespizza Před 5 lety +18

    One of my favorite things about Scotty's videos (aside from the great content) are those duck, walrus, and general animal memes that show up when he laughs and such. It always makes me laugh, every single time lol.

  • @tonycsign951
    @tonycsign951 Před 5 lety +531

    I’m so cheap that when I open my wallet, George Washington has to put on sunglasses.

    • @jaya.0069
      @jaya.0069 Před 5 lety +35

      I squeeze a nickle so tight the Indian rides the buffalo!

    • @DavidLLambertmobile
      @DavidLLambertmobile Před 5 lety +15

      Ha! My paycheck is sterile. Not even germs can live on it!... 😀💵...

    • @mattjones530
      @mattjones530 Před 5 lety +3

      😂😂😂

    • @DenG611
      @DenG611 Před 5 lety +6

      I'm so tight, I squeak when I walk

    • @Gregsok
      @Gregsok Před 5 lety +7

      I'm so poor, I can't PAY attention.

  • @goldenretriever6261
    @goldenretriever6261 Před 5 lety +50

    My dad had an old 77 Ford Thunderbird. I tried jacking it up, the Jack went up but the car stayed on the ground

  • @ZeroBlackfire
    @ZeroBlackfire Před 5 lety +64

    Get a car thats been totaled out by because of hail damage. Had a friend that got a 30 grand car for 5. All because of hail...Its amazing how superficial alot of people are.

    • @Tokaisho1
      @Tokaisho1 Před 5 lety +16

      And plus they say golfballs are aerodynamic because of all the dimples, you're getting a really aerodynamic car!

    • @drgonzo767
      @drgonzo767 Před 5 lety +13

      And if you drive into another hailstorm you won't care lol. Which is good if you live in an area with bad storms.

  • @dalegribble6996
    @dalegribble6996 Před 5 lety +353

    REV UP YOUR CHEAP CARS!!! Don’t buy new! Nice Cougar, Scotty! Have a great day!

    • @arethouready
      @arethouready Před 5 lety +13

      Dale Gribble don’t rev it up too much. Just a gentle rev

    • @jessicac5934
      @jessicac5934 Před 5 lety +2

      Dale Gribble Are you watching this what’s called the beast 🖥

    • @captainrobots1
      @captainrobots1 Před 5 lety +1

      Unless you have loads of money

    • @zakm4012
      @zakm4012 Před 5 lety +5

      Well thanks for trying to convince me but I’m still buying the 2019 Toyota Avalon

    • @emilianomancillas8896
      @emilianomancillas8896 Před 5 lety

      Dammit Dale

  • @rickortiz654
    @rickortiz654 Před 5 lety +95

    My 96 Honda Accord is still running strong with over 200k on the dash.
    Parts are super cheap for it too...

    • @tachitos6022
      @tachitos6022 Před 5 lety +1

      @@MrJakeMallard lmao I have an 96 F150 that JUST hit 94k like 94,000 miles. It hasnt hit 100k

    • @DanielFlores-fo1ee
      @DanielFlores-fo1ee Před 5 lety +7

      Pfft Im approaching 300k on my 3.8 impala all original

    • @RallyLancer95
      @RallyLancer95 Před 5 lety +2

      That's why I love my old Mitsubishi. Parts aren't going to break you

    • @Unonuffinjonsnew
      @Unonuffinjonsnew Před 5 lety +2

      Bought a 97 Cadillac eldorado with 40,000 miles on it.. more headaches than my Honda’s ever gave me... at 57,000 miles now I’m ready to give it to whoever wants it.

    • @trevagraham1605
      @trevagraham1605 Před 5 lety +4

      @@Unonuffinjonsnew Yea give me a used Honda or Toyota with 200K miles on it vs a brand new Caddy.

  • @erickrcisneros
    @erickrcisneros Před 5 lety +40

    I have a lil secret, I have a decent pick-up, and a car, drive each half as much!
    Scott is full of extremely useful info!
    Wish he were my neighbor!

    • @MrHuck
      @MrHuck Před 5 lety +2

      Erick Cisneros Me too. Well more like 70/30. Car mostly due to gas mileage.

    • @gregrowe1168
      @gregrowe1168 Před 5 lety

      Same here 2003 Silverado and 2011 civic

    • @MrHuck
      @MrHuck Před 5 lety +1

      Greg Rowe 99 Sierra and 06 Civic.

  • @jessicac5934
    @jessicac5934 Před 5 lety +11

    94 CELICA is forever in my mind those words I will always remember from watching all these vids

  • @rayfire50
    @rayfire50 Před 5 lety +323

    On the next episode : Scotty cleans his back yard 😂

  • @mr.boostang2064
    @mr.boostang2064 Před 5 lety +13

    Best tip is to make sure it says Celica in the rear and has a toyota emblem in the front 👍🏼

  • @MaxSpeedMike
    @MaxSpeedMike Před 5 lety +174

    Look on Craigslist and buy the biggest pos you can find. One you know for sure you can fix, and for how much. There are some crazy deals out there

    • @carljohnson4996
      @carljohnson4996 Před 5 lety +21

      90s honda civic

    • @MaxSpeedMike
      @MaxSpeedMike Před 5 lety

      @@carljohnson4996 helll yea

    • @MaxSpeedMike
      @MaxSpeedMike Před 5 lety +1

      @Mark Douglas it's a ton of fun lol

    • @luca7069
      @luca7069 Před 5 lety +16

      Blown head gaskets are the best
      Relative easy and cheap fix, but undriveable so they sell for crazy little money
      And if it's a real piece of crap, like really really, you can just part it out, sell the spares and sell the bare body to a junkjard
      If you've only spent a few hundred $, you can't really make a loss, even if it's a pile of garbage

    • @WolfCommander
      @WolfCommander Před 5 lety +28

      Not in VA. The POS's here are crazy crap and people still think they're worth at least $5k

  • @Semiam1
    @Semiam1 Před 5 lety +36

    And if you spent too much on a car, drive it till it makes sense.

  • @user-ck2xz1ws7m
    @user-ck2xz1ws7m Před 5 lety +1

    One of the most helpful videos on youtube I might say, great advices and on point all of them

  • @cdwwillow9671
    @cdwwillow9671 Před 5 lety +8

    Oil leeks between engine and transmission , rear seals , or auto transmission seal, usually equals $1,000 fix on any car ! I don't touch them I'll leave them where they are!! Hello from Australia Scotty.

  • @cameronwalker2678
    @cameronwalker2678 Před 5 lety +42

    Don’t forget that the alignment could cause wear and tear on the tires lol

    • @frankiiie919
      @frankiiie919 Před 5 lety +4

      and also check for dry rot on tires.

  • @cherigayles6087
    @cherigayles6087 Před 5 lety +1

    Love your channel, Scotty, I learn something new and valuable every time I watch.

  • @mzebonyeyes13
    @mzebonyeyes13 Před 4 lety +2

    I've traded in the beauty blogger videos for your car vids Scotty. Thanks for the knowledge. I just rang that bell so when I return to my part of CZcams, Ill still visit when you upload 😛

  • @payamyazdi7672
    @payamyazdi7672 Před 5 lety +307

    I like my cougar Her name is Natasha.

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER Před 5 lety +20

      You're taking about my 98 year-old grandmother 😨

    • @valerief1231
      @valerief1231 Před 5 lety +18

      I needed that laugh! My husband is 5 days younger than me and we are 50, when we started dating 10 years ago his then 70 year old mom had the realization that I was older by 5 days....she called me a cougar and I’ve never felt cooler about myself since 😂

    • @jasonallen6836
      @jasonallen6836 Před 4 lety +1

      she's a tad rusty, but she still pulls hard and doesn't leak on the floor, unless you ask nicely.

    • @vipertalkschannel
      @vipertalkschannel Před 3 lety +1

      Ours is Lola, she’s a bit on the rough side.

  • @CTmoog
    @CTmoog Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks Scotty!

  • @jasonism123
    @jasonism123 Před 5 lety

    I love you Scotty..coz you're PRACTICAL..thanks for your videos all these years. Regards from the Philippines.

  • @TheRussianLondoner
    @TheRussianLondoner Před 5 lety +2

    Love your channel, thank you for sharing your wisdom 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @gc4060
    @gc4060 Před 5 lety +4

    This is one of my favorite videos

  • @erickrcisneros
    @erickrcisneros Před 5 lety +5

    Wish Scotty was my neighbor! You are so full of great information!!!

  • @bruceschneider4928
    @bruceschneider4928 Před 5 lety +1

    Great advice as usual, Scotty! Thanks again.

  • @ellisd2600
    @ellisd2600 Před 5 lety

    thanks for the advice

  • @JuanOrtiz-mo8be
    @JuanOrtiz-mo8be Před 5 lety +3

    Scotty you have a great point there about insurance on your car before buying ,it is a royal pain in the kazoo to be in court fighting that ticket

  • @ColoradoHaze
    @ColoradoHaze Před 5 lety +4

    I love the videos, with your help I've done my own timing and power steering belts recently, but I just got a job delivering pizza and was wondering if you think a Honda Civic or Toyota would be easier for someone teaching themselves to work on, I plan on buying a spare motor to keep on hand I can swap out if this one goes down

  • @urbandecay4540
    @urbandecay4540 Před 5 lety

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @jacksagrafsky4936
    @jacksagrafsky4936 Před 5 lety

    Thanks Scotty, this video should be the lesson that all buyers of older cars SHOULD be made to watch. This covered just about all the number one issues of what to look for when buying a car that is older then yourself. And when the car has gotten a good grade then you also should be ready to negotiate a PRICE that is fair and within your budget, which would take in any things that would need to be fixed. No old car comes without flaws so expect to have items fixed. like tires, brakes, AC, interior, and any modifications you want to do when it becomes YOUR car. Thanks Scotty a great video as always.

  • @ALBERTEINSTEIN777
    @ALBERTEINSTEIN777 Před 5 lety +33

    SCOTTY I LOVE YOU BRO. JUST WANNA KNOW WHY YOU TALK LIKE YOU'VE HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK ? LOL.

  • @jmar2k23
    @jmar2k23 Před 5 lety +3

    A VIDEO ABPUT DIFFERENT FUELS AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT THE WRONG FUEL IN A VEHICLE AND FUEL ADDITIVES FOR WINTER. i drive a civic and if im going on a long toad trip i put super seems to last longer than putting regular but only notice it on long road trips.

  • @sebastiancazares6360
    @sebastiancazares6360 Před 5 lety

    Thanks, Scotty. Amazing advice as always. Blessings!

  • @Edu_RJR
    @Edu_RJR Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks a lot Scotty I learned a ton from your videos! Kudos from Brazil

  • @macross5000
    @macross5000 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks, Scotty! Those tips are very helpful. I'm in the Philippines and looking for 1990 corollas because my budget is tight but I need a commuter car. I'm also looking for it since you have recommended that those kinds of cars tend to run for a very long time. It seems like I'm in luck since I am seeing it for less than $2K. I will certainly keep these new tips in mind and further research before I make the buy. I have heard from my uncle that the toyota Corollas were popular here in the 90's used as taxi cabs so there are many spare parts that I can get in parts need replacing. Cheers, Scotty! :-D

  • @sharpemang
    @sharpemang Před 5 lety +7

    I got a salvage title car because the bumper fell off and the hood was bent. No frame damage, mechanical damage, no headlight damage or anything. Literally it was the bumper that fell off. If you do roll the dice with a salvage title, MAKE SURE YOU GET PICTURES FROM THE ACCIDENT AND SEE WHAT WAS REPAIRED. You'll have a good idea of how severe the accident was and you could save thousands of dollars buying a salvage title vs a normal accident free car. My 2017 370Z with 13,000 miles was 17,000 because it was a salvage from the front bumper falling off.

    • @frankdenardo8684
      @frankdenardo8684 Před 5 lety +1

      sharpemang I have a "foreign" title being it was registered in Canada.

    • @sharpemang
      @sharpemang Před 5 lety +1

      @@frankdenardo8684 There you go, I bet you saved thousands.

    • @frankdenardo8684
      @frankdenardo8684 Před 5 lety

      sharpemang the car was from Canada. I did get a good deal on the van.

    • @joshrogne1574
      @joshrogne1574 Před 5 lety

      They didn't total your Z because "the bumper fell off" they totalled it because the cost to fix it was close to the value of the car. I hope you got it checked out by a professional.

    • @sharpemang
      @sharpemang Před 5 lety

      @@joshrogne1574 I wouldn't have got it if I didn't have 3 mechanics look at it. 1 being people I know and the others were random shops I called up. And from the accident, it was literally the bumper from the pictures and was have to be replaced

  • @ritakia2765
    @ritakia2765 Před 4 lety

    Good information thanks!

  • @BoomboxMike1
    @BoomboxMike1 Před 5 lety +1

    Man Scotty I love your videos. I'm praying you leave a long life so I can grow watching your videos.
    Thank you for all your videos. I'm always looking for new ones. 😊

  • @cardo1111
    @cardo1111 Před 5 lety +3

    Always great info. Glad to see you’re not too far away from 2M subscribers, the second million seems to be coming a lot faster than the first million. People realize this is hands down the best automotive channel on CZcams. All the best.

  • @Pinhead_larry265
    @Pinhead_larry265 Před 5 lety +96

    Who would let a classic Mercury couger rust like that, shame on them.

  • @chesshead3943
    @chesshead3943 Před 4 lety

    Great video, thanks Scotty!

  • @vulpixgrant
    @vulpixgrant Před 5 lety +1

    Sweet advice from the King! Thanks Scotty for taking the time for one of these videos! I just can't believe that people don't contact their insurance company when they are buying a car, hell I go there first to get a quote before I decide if I want a car. Insurance can be sky high on some cars lol. Then if I get it I give em a call let them know I bought it and am heading over there to get the cards.

  • @robchandler755
    @robchandler755 Před 5 lety +3

    I almost got an old Cougar but, ended up getting a nice '63 Falcon coupe.

  • @DatDamSpeedo3
    @DatDamSpeedo3 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks to scotty, 94 celicas are now going high in value and price. I was gonna look for a clean celica and people in cL are jacking the price 🤦‍♂️

  • @steftacular
    @steftacular Před 5 lety +1

    So funny! Endless amusement Scotty thank you.

  • @Heyzues28
    @Heyzues28 Před 4 lety

    Scotty!! Love your videos!! Ty so much for all the knowledge you share!!!

  • @AlcheMinister
    @AlcheMinister Před 5 lety +23

    The Cougar went from knockoff Mustang to upgrade Thunderbird to strange version of the Probe to a broad yapping my ear off about how much she hates her ex husbands at the Bar.

  • @GundamDroid
    @GundamDroid Před 5 lety +53

    Wear EYE PROTECTION before going under the car! Rust debris falling in your eye is NOT fun!

    • @kosycat1
      @kosycat1 Před 5 lety +2

      I can imagine. Is rust debris specifically inherently worse than any other foreign material in the eye...ie metal shavings,dust/dirt? Just curious

    • @illhaveanother4365
      @illhaveanother4365 Před 5 lety +7

      @@kosycat1 nah other foreign objects in the eye feel good

    • @kosycat1
      @kosycat1 Před 5 lety

      I'll have another Guy Only if its my jizz right

  • @seanremlinger2277
    @seanremlinger2277 Před 5 lety

    Great video thank you

  • @davidwallace5738
    @davidwallace5738 Před 5 lety

    Great info buddy

  • @gemini3558
    @gemini3558 Před 5 lety +5

    My Toyota Starlet 97 , 60 thousand miles and still runs like Swiss watch hehe lol 😜👍🇦🇺

  • @HELLHAMMERHANDHIX
    @HELLHAMMERHANDHIX Před 5 lety +6

    My mate phil had a 69 cougar ,I had the pleasure of driving it too. I prefer a cougar over a mustang. And a cougar is more likely to buy you dinner !!!

  • @Ace-ke7fq
    @Ace-ke7fq Před 3 lety

    Love your side picks Scotty..your editing, and you !

  • @alexrios1737
    @alexrios1737 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @lirrprodigy2810
    @lirrprodigy2810 Před 5 lety +3

    There's a guy in my high school who owns a 79 camaro z28 with orange stripping on the side, actual color is white and oddly enough, the car is registered with historical plates lol, runs good

  • @HabibRKO
    @HabibRKO Před 5 lety +6

    “Hey can I crawl under your car and hit the frame with a hammer?”

  • @DGKALLDAY247
    @DGKALLDAY247 Před 5 lety +2

    I’m looking to buy A beater truck whenever I would need a truck... and for work... for the weekends or going out... bringing out my charger 😄😄 you the man Scotty love the vids

  • @wmoushly
    @wmoushly Před 5 lety

    This is a real valuable video Scotty, Thank you, it has many useful points specially road testing others cars, people might not think twice before doing so, I watch your videos daily basis and this thing is good to live with, as if you are part of my family hehehe, very rare to find CZcamsrs are consistently providing valuable stuff, keep the good job.

  • @larrynunnery7914
    @larrynunnery7914 Před 5 lety +18

    Rev up your "money pits", that'll learn ya!

  • @pajamatime5750
    @pajamatime5750 Před 5 lety +4

    Have a great day Scotty!!!

  • @drunkenp0t
    @drunkenp0t Před 5 lety

    Great information 👍

  • @adityasanthanam1945
    @adityasanthanam1945 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for the tips.

  • @icecreambiscuit4689
    @icecreambiscuit4689 Před 5 lety +43

    8:13 that's a big mistake scotty

  • @jayc4715
    @jayc4715 Před 5 lety +49

    My favorite beaters are 2003-2006 corollas

    • @bryankyrish6023
      @bryankyrish6023 Před 5 lety

      jay c just curious what’s your reason on that

    • @jayc4715
      @jayc4715 Před 5 lety +3

      @@bryankyrish6023 cheapest most reliable best mpg car you can buy..thats why..i buy and sell cars im a pro

    • @jaya.0069
      @jaya.0069 Před 5 lety

      My favorites also, they're almost bullet proof!

    • @MarshalBeard
      @MarshalBeard Před 5 lety +2

      yeah stay the hell away from the 99-02 Corollas with that 1zz engine. I owned a 99 as my first car, the oil consumption was so terrible I was spending more on oil every week than I was in gas. It got so bad that the engine would actually FLOOD with oil and wouldn't start without 10 minutes of cranking and letting it rest. It went about 120k KM without a proper oil change because it'd get a fresh gallon every damn week. The problem was fixed after 02 model.

    • @alterego1
      @alterego1 Před 5 lety +5

      I have a 2004 with almost 300,000 miles on it. It's still running on the original clutch. I bought it new, and other than wearables (tires, oil, brakes, etc.), it has only cost me about $1200 total in repair costs in almost 15 years. Best cars ever made, when it comes to reliability.

  • @craig2100
    @craig2100 Před 5 lety

    Great video

  • @hurricanesteve65
    @hurricanesteve65 Před 5 lety

    Thanks again !

  • @durrainsnow8455
    @durrainsnow8455 Před 5 lety +7

    Morning scotty

  • @Tiagotaf
    @Tiagotaf Před 5 lety +50

    Why haven't I seen this video 6 years ago...

    • @madeyudhiarsana8018
      @madeyudhiarsana8018 Před 5 lety +15

      if i'm not mistaken, the video was not uploaded yet.

    • @Tiagotaf
      @Tiagotaf Před 5 lety +12

      @@madeyudhiarsana8018 That's the point. I made a bad purchase back then.

    • @burritos1000
      @burritos1000 Před 5 lety +1

      @@Tiagotaf
      You should have listened to me. I've been saying it for decades. No one would listen.

    • @Schumeit
      @Schumeit Před 3 lety

      Maybe he's from future 😉.

  • @wokemofo6511
    @wokemofo6511 Před 5 lety +2

    Always liked the Cougar, hide away head lights and the tail lights were cool too.

  • @kurokikazeyang
    @kurokikazeyang Před 5 lety

    Great info.. thanks Scotty.

  • @patrickzambori473
    @patrickzambori473 Před 5 lety +52

    I bought Toyota quality at a Pontiac price - Love my Vibe ;^)

    • @cpthuggyface2011
      @cpthuggyface2011 Před 5 lety

      How long have you had it? And what maintenance did you do to it?

    • @Bandbtucker
      @Bandbtucker Před 5 lety +2

      Loved our Vibe, never put a dime in it but gas, oil, tires & brake pads. Traded it when it got too small, still miss it.

    • @patrickzambori473
      @patrickzambori473 Před 5 lety

      three kids in driver's ed, I'm rebuilding my fleet... @@Bandbtucker

    • @patrickzambori473
      @patrickzambori473 Před 5 lety

      Bought it about a year ago for $1200. 265k miles, just routine maintenance. Still runs like a champ. @@cpthuggyface2011

    • @jonnyenough1531
      @jonnyenough1531 Před 5 lety +1

      Me too. Got it for 1500 and now I'm up to 400k. Running like it was at 180k

  • @VIDEOHEREBOB
    @VIDEOHEREBOB Před 5 lety +4

    Coast down a hill, then briefly punch down the gas pedal. If you see blue smoke coming from the tailpipe, pick another car.

  • @rockstarchris88
    @rockstarchris88 Před 5 lety +2

    Love the old Mercury’s ❤️ Keep up the good work Scotty

  • @kosmonautik639
    @kosmonautik639 Před 5 lety

    Love your realistic approach to everything...with that royal bazoo

  • @NewbArchitect
    @NewbArchitect Před 5 lety +3

    When you say suspension problem from tire wear can it also mean axle alignment?

    • @richardkey4289
      @richardkey4289 Před 5 lety +1

      NewbArchitect he means any &/or all pivoting suspension and steering parts; any worn part can make the hubs & wheels sit at a wrong angle.also, if the vehicle hit a curb, or slid off the road or something, the frame itself could be tweaked out of square, resulting in 1 or more wheel not being pointed straight ahead.even a road pothole can whack something out of place, remember, all that weight is on 4 points touching the road; easy to have things stressed & go wonky.

    • @NewbArchitect
      @NewbArchitect Před 5 lety

      @@richardkey4289 ok cool! Thanks for the explanation.

  • @endeavor8850
    @endeavor8850 Před 5 lety +24

    Hey Scotty, I heard Toyota Honda was pretty unreliable money pits but just double checking... oh wait, that’s Audi and bmw...

  • @Magnabee97
    @Magnabee97 Před 4 lety

    Always good info Scotty. Thanks.

  • @sombojoe
    @sombojoe Před 5 lety

    Scotty sure grows on ya. His videos are terrific. Informative and funny; what else could you ask for?

  • @pummisher1186
    @pummisher1186 Před 5 lety +11

    Well if I had money
    Tell you what I'd do
    I'd go downtown and buy a mercury or two

    • @mazdarex7
      @mazdarex7 Před 5 lety

      Coz I'm crazy bout those mercury, cruise up n down this road.

  • @user-de1wp2sh3k
    @user-de1wp2sh3k Před 5 lety +62

    Rev up your used old toyotas

    • @machinerin151
      @machinerin151 Před 5 lety +1

      I don't want to overheat and break the 19 year old automatic. It's got at least as much to go!
      Revving on an automatic is generally bad.

  • @biff1tannen
    @biff1tannen Před 5 lety +1

    Awsome video Scotty. 😊👍 Very cool car

  • @mikecar52
    @mikecar52 Před 5 lety

    Great Scotty, Thank you

  • @05blkgti
    @05blkgti Před 5 lety +7

    Luckily in Kentucky we don’t have to get emissions inspections and we only have to have one license plate.
    Never understood the whole two plate thing other than they can just charge you more money and it’s something else police can cite you for.

    • @frankdenardo8684
      @frankdenardo8684 Před 5 lety +2

      Brian Craig my 1994 Ford Explorer XLT 5-door was built in Louisville Kentucky. has 135k miles and run's great.

    • @05blkgti
      @05blkgti Před 5 lety +2

      Frank Denardo I find it funny that you say that because I live in Louisville and when I was in high school in 1994 we toured the Ford plant that made those Explorers and Rangers. Never know I might have been there yours was born. Always liked that generation of Explorers.

    • @frankdenardo8684
      @frankdenardo8684 Před 5 lety

      Brian Craig I like the truck. I had to buy a clothes dryer for my mom. I went to Lowe's and the machine fit nicely inside. I did not have to rent a truck or get charged for delivery. Also the Mazda Navajo, B-series truck, the Lincoln aviator and Mercury Mountaineer were built at that plant.

    • @JohnSmith-wd9rc
      @JohnSmith-wd9rc Před 5 lety

      You have to have two plates in Ohio. They will pull you over and ticket you in a split second without both tags showing. All it is is revenue. Welcome to Ohio.

  • @WhallonJesse
    @WhallonJesse Před 5 lety +4

    "used Mercedes from Florida" hahahaha

  • @josehonorato9920
    @josehonorato9920 Před 5 lety

    SCOTTY YOU ARE THE BEST MAN ! LOVE KEEPING UP WITH SCOTTY LOL I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS DAILY !!

  • @Grandmsm1
    @Grandmsm1 Před 5 lety

    This was a ver helpful video. Appreciate it Scotty. 👌👍

  • @DANOA7X2009
    @DANOA7X2009 Před 5 lety +19

    who else likes cougars in their 50s?

    • @intentionaloffside8934
      @intentionaloffside8934 Před 5 lety +10

      Only with low mileage and all original equipment🥴

    • @sporkybutterz
      @sporkybutterz Před 5 lety +2

      Most cougars have been cocked more times than Elmer Fudd's shotgun

  • @gameondude3617
    @gameondude3617 Před 5 lety +3

    I got a 2006 Toyota Corlla Ce for FREE! Just need some scratch and tiny rust spot fix. 85000 miles Clean title! Love it! 32city 41highway got a 2019 inspection sticker. My grandfather gave it to me since I work on cars and take care of them and its getting hard for him to drive.

    • @omartinoco9930
      @omartinoco9930 Před 5 lety

      You are the future scotty kilmer. He had to pay $300 for his celica though

  • @thomasdipaolo2349
    @thomasdipaolo2349 Před 5 lety

    Really enjoy your videos. Very informative

  • @drutgat2
    @drutgat2 Před 5 lety

    Brilliant. Thanks, Scotty.