Some Super cub content or Harley content on this channel would be incredible

"it's not gonna be deep" "Once you accept what is possible, you can chase the impossible."

Bladed I've followed you since I've had my permit, and now I am getting my license you were the channel that made me grow as a enthusiast your raw words made me realize my own stupidity and understanding in personal taste.. Thank You.

This ain’t a video about cars, this is the best life lesson I’ve ever heard 😅

Number one sign you’re maturing is, you find yourself appreciating all sorts of different cars for different reasons. Not being toxic, and finding yourself loving cars for the cars themselves not others opinions or what’s better than another.

Seems like you yourself reached peak maturity in this field of hobby. Your last point about not caring about people's expectation kinda hits home as someone who constantly worries about what other people think.

I work at the DMV and constantly “car-spot” in peoples records. It is really fun to just casually ask someone if they still have their Isuzu I Mark and listen to them getting all excited and talking about their car while I do their title work or renewals. I have learned to appreciate so many vehicles far outside of my usual tastes just from watching my tired, cranky customers suddenly light up to tell me all about their car. I have learned so much just from plopping VINs into my decoder, learning a bit about the car in my free time, and keeping my eyes peeled for it again in the future.

mans talking to humans in third person like hes an alien

4 resonated with me very much. I always wanted a really flashy car but now a days a MK4 Golf is what does it for me. You learn to appreciate things other than a price tag and a spec sheet. Once you get rid of that feeling of "I have to have the best" life in general is so much more enjoyable. Learn what makes you happy not others, and if that's the high price tag and crazy digits on the spec sheets then be it but not everyone can do it and people should really learn that being humble will take you a good distance in life all together.

For me the sign of maturing is understanding that there is no objectively best car. Every car has its own quirks and stuff, and that's nice.

12:50 i love how this isn't applied to only being a car enthusiast, in life it's the same thing, you sometimes just let go of your expectations and just living the life it is.

Basically being able to appreciate any car, and humbly liking what you like without putting others down is maturity to me.

For me, it was growing up from liking stance and rocket bunny kits, into the early 2000’s tuning I grew up with, aka „ricing”. Early 2000’s bodykits, neons, TVs in trunks rock.

Brand loyalty almost cost me a 10 year friendship lol. A guy I’ve known since high school got an F80 M3 last year & it transformed him into the biggest, most vengeful BMW fanboy ever. He single-handedly turned our groupchat into a toxic place because he felt personally attacked any time someone spoke highly of another car. I finally had to tell him that BMW doesn’t give a shit about him or his used M3 😂

That last point hit me hard. In high school I loved supercars and went all over to see all that I could and take pictures of them. My group of friends all ended up getting mustangs and I had this expectation to buy one too. In college it was the same thing, all of my friends drove manual sports cars and I had a CVT Sentra and I felt so behind. When searching for a car I looked at so many sports cars and unreliable or otherwise broken weird cars that I'd adore to drive but couldn't afford or it wouldn't be practical for me. I wanted to impress everyone and fit in and finally I had to let go and I ended up buying a 1997 Honda Accord with a manual and it's been so much fun and I love it. I've learned to fix things, I've learned to drive a manual, and I've learned to respect cars even more than I did before when driving a slow CVT economy car. Not worrying about what others think is so important and it was the hardest thing for me to get over but getting over it is so worth it and now my friends still hang out with me and love the car. It's even more practical so we can all ride together in it

The section about the Supercub is exactly how I feel about my BRZ. It isn't fast and it definitely has it's problems but it's by far my favorite car out there and it makes me so happy seeing people have the same passion about literally anything.

I've definitely done the first I used to be very brand loyal but just growing up and maturing in the car community has made me like other brands and cars I used to hate for no reason

My mother was a gearhead who loved mustangs in her youth and she had a huge appreciation for cars like Volvo station wagons and VW hatchbacks so naturally I grew up loving anything with an engine and wheels and my first engine was a cheap quad that was imported from China lol this was 20 or so years ago

Man hearing your commentary throughout this video totally reaffirms my confidence in being a part of the car community as a whole

Dude, I'm so glad I stumbled across this video. That warm fuzzy feeling you get from the supercub is exactly the same feeling I have towards my 1969 beetle. It's slow and there's a brief moment of anxiety before I hit the key but the moment it starts it's like all of anxiety and stress of life just fade away and I get to enjoy this moment. This moment is my gift to me, nobody else. Not that I'm a VW enthusiast by any stretch of the imagination or even a Beetle fanatic. I love and respect MY beetle but that's because of the emotional attachment I have with it. My other car is a Mazda RX8. Not exactly fast either but it's the polar opposite to the Beetle. I can't see my life without either car. And yes I cop abuse from all sides about both cars but I don't care, I don't need them to understand. These are my cars, this is entirely my decision and I'm going to enjoy them in spite of those people. Both cars are still running on their original engines, tell me again why they're not reliable.

another week, another round of Bladed's life advices on a side note, i feel you on the last one, the "not caring" like, i used to be very afraid of upsetting other people and choose my words carefully (by which i mean not speak at all) but after this pandemic, i feel like i just, stopped caring about everything why be bothered if someone thinks of you a certain way, don't care and just carry on

For me I've always wanted a kei car.. I love their quirky styles and how fun they can be even just driving the speed limit. It's 100% truth that it's more fun driving a slow car fast rather than a fast car slow.

Being a car enthusiast and realizing your newfound interest with bikes gives a different sense of freedom. I think it's safe to say we're all growing up here together. Ride safe out there and enjoy life my friend.

This hit on a very emotional level especially the last part. This is quality. Thank you Bladed!

This was a good video! The part where you geeked out over a Super Cub was actually really heartwarming. I’d like to add that part of the fun of classic cars is the victorious “I’ve mended something!” feeling every time you start it after a repair. There’s definitely something to be said for knowing that in many ways you are the reason this car is still here and able to do car things. I know someone for whom that car is a perfectly-maintained 1990 Pontiac Sunbird, and when they take it to shows they get a mix of “Wow, I haven’t seen one of those that nice in forever” and “what a piece of junk,” but they’re preserving something that not many other people do and it makes them happy. I hope someday you can experience classic car ownership, I think you’d enjoy it :)

I completely agree about the R35 being an aging old dog with a hefty price tag. I thought the main reason for that was they don't have the money to develop a newer version right now? wasn't that one of the reasons why the 350z and 370z were so closely related, and it took so long to get the new Z34 fairlady? and same with the Z31 and 32 before getting the 350z? with that said they definitely can do a lot better, they've gotten pretty lazy with the Q60 which started off pretty good but has trailed off a bit, and the same thing is kinda happening with most of their lineup. Also, I have a lot of respect for the super cub and what you said about it. same thing happened with me and my new bike. for while I was chasing a these high displacement standards. Bonnevilles, thunderbirds, W800s and I just took a deep breath, opened my options, and went with this fun little Royal Enfield Classic 350. it may not make much power, it may be overweight, but its the most fun I have had on a bike in a long time

This video shows how you have really grown as a person, even if we as viewers didn't really see the process, its good to have people like you in the community, Thank you!

I love the fact you discovered the cub and it changed how viewed enthusiasm for cars and bikes, I currently own a classic mini and I'm doing all the work myself so imagine the smile when she finally cranked up and spluttered to life, take my sub!!!

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I just bought a relatively cheap V8 Vantage because I’ve always dreamed of owning an Aston. It wasn’t the most smartest decision (or was it? We’ll see in a few years), it’s not the fastest car for the money, it drinks fuel, I’ve gotten a lot of pushback for it from friends and family. But none of it matters, I got it for me and I love driving it, that’s all that matters in the end

Bro, you LITERALLY EXPRESS the WAY I FEEL INSIDE ABOUT CARS & VEHICLES IN GENERAL 24/7 THE SCENE THE SOCIETY AND MUCH MORE. YOU NAIL IT BUDDY. 100!

I think the reminder to let go of expectations is going to help more than you think. I know its helped me already. Thank you.

I'm so glad you made this video because it makes people realize how ignorant and selfish they are, when they put themselves in a bubble. And reject any criticism from anyone else, only staying with a handful of people with similar opinions. Imo, it's all about the experience you get from the car and what you like about it. Not the V16 QUAD TURBO TWIN SUPERCHARGED URANIUM POWERED ENGINE WITH 2 TRILLION HORSEPOWER!!1 In all seriousness, thank you for making this video

I've grown from only liking lifted trucks to appreciating most cars or truck cultures. I've even started to daily a Miata to save on gas and this was a big part in learning to appreciate other car or truck cultures.

Your vid proved me that I head into a right direction with my jdm like goals and my perspective on cars.

Bro! Words cannot describe the feeling when you find “Your” ride. It’s always something niche that just scratches that itch. No matter what kind of day you’re having it always puts a smile on your face.

I’ve made a transition from a JDM fanboy(god I hate saying that now) to someone who can appreciate everything from Euro to Classic American Muscle. Like all cars are great, we just have to appreciate the work and time that people put into them and not make fun of them for their builds.

I've always wanted to see a video about this. apparently I'm more matured as a car enthusiast than i thought. this was another great video

the points in this video are so incredibly important. the beauty of being able to walk around a parking lot and just appreciate nice cars is a wonderful thing that I hope a lot of people can grow to enjoy. there's nothing wrong with opinions but it shouldn't take away from your personal happiness.

I’ve watched your channel since I was 13, now I’m 17, and I still love your channel.

I really resonate with the brand loyalty part. I may like Honda quite a bit, (despite what track they're taking now but that's beside the point) but no brand is the best at everything. The whole reason my V6 Accord is so great is because there were other V6 sedans by other brands that were better at some point.

I’m new to cars and I’m really hoping to learn going forward. I got a 99 Corvette a month ago and want to transform it

This was the deepest message that I needed

im in the same boat in terms of the expectations but the fact is is that i dont even have my first "fun" car yet, its been eating at me that all my car friends have their fun cars and i dont yet and only have my daily driver. yes im only 17 i know but i just feel behind and stuff but your little speel about it has really helped me with this so thank you.

3:39 That has to be one of the best colors I've seen on an mk5 supra.

I love Nissan GTR and I am not a 12 year old, I was a fan of it from the day it came out and whenever people talked crap about it I went fighting them but then I realised why do I like it. I like it because of the tech used in it. As I grew I realised Nissan GTR is not the only car with great tech and engineering behind it, I found out LFA is a technological marvel, more recently Lamborghini Sian and Mercedes AMG One. I also got to know Porsches are great track cars and are so fun to drive and these days I don't mind people talking crap about cars I love. I have realised no car can be perfect and it is important to know that the way I have favorites other people will theirs too and it is not necessary that people like the same car as you. Once you are old enough to know that you have matured.

Loved the part about the Super Cub, it really looks like you found what makes you happy, and that's a great thing! The last part kinda hits home as I love French cars, but nobody around me likes them, so I never dared to buy one. Fortunately I also really love the Japanese cars I have, but maybe it is time to grow and try something different for my next car!

Wise words! 👍Thanks for sharing!

I’m 16 and maturing every day thanks to you, Bladed! Smol hatchback gang, wya?

I felt like a proud dad and was smiling throughout this video, It's like seeing your kid grow up. Watching this video really motivated me to become a better person, someone who just enjoys living.

I've watched you since I had no permit or anything and got into the car scene 2 years ago, now I have my own car, time goes by, love you man

You described my journey, even the moped part 😊

Another thing I would love for you to talk about is starting to have your own opinions rather than agreeing with others, I think this is one of the most telltale signs that you’ve matured as a car enthusiast, a sequel to this video would be awesome!

Bladed I followed you for years. I am from France and studied in Paris. I'm now 27 and never owned a car, because there's no use to owning a car in a city. But I'm still a car guy at heart and enjoyed thoroughly your videos.

What's special is getting your dream car and making it the way you want it. Not what others want from you

Great content, just discovered you and bouncing around your videos now. You're 100% correct and I'm finding myself enjoying cars much more now that I've "matured" as an enthusiast in the same ways you've described.

It's great to know that a mature car enthusiast is giving advice to other car enthusiasts Thanks bladed

I grew up on classic cars. My dad was always working on 60s muscle cars so that's what I first learned to work on cars from. Just a few years ago I got a 1986 Nissan Sentra, I love it even though it has no power. There's just something I like about those old carbureted engines. Plus I get better mpgs than most people I know with modern cars (when everything is working right)

Wow what a great video. You automatically surpassed every other car KZfaqr in terms of being humble in my mind. Love it man.

1 sign you're not maturing: you thought the 911 at 1:02 was a beetle

Perfect video since I've just gotten into cars a year ago

I felt what he said about Classics. I have a Square Body Chevy it has its problems without a doubt. But I am beyond happy everytime I start it up its the sound of that little old 305 rumbling. The old radio coming in with static. The old but comfortable bench seat. The wings and sliding back glass. It makes me smile even if it does take 500 years to start in the winter because its carburated. I have made memories in that truck I wont forget and the project is just beginning.

This is the first time seeing any of your content. I would go as far to say this is an excellent guide to enjoying any hobby in life. Well done

Sorry I’m a bit late to the video but I’m glad you brought up the not caring about specs point and the not caring what others think. I have a 99 Jeep Cherokee and that has taught me how to be a better “mechanic”. I’ve had to learn how to take care of it and also challenge myself to see what I can do. It’s truly an awesome experience keeping it mainly stock under the hood and still going strong. Anyway cool video as always Bladed!

I strongly agree with Bladed. I own a few German cars now. But up to this day I still strongly regret last year for trading in my 07 Focus SES with a five speed to a E350. I only did it because to match the parking lot at work. That Focus was the best car that I ever had. It was cheap and fun to drive. I may needed to check my life insurance ever time I had to enter the highway for how slow it was. But that was a great little car. Plus, girls that aqua blue. If I see another Focus that looks like mine I'm 100% am buying it no matter what.

5:55 , a mark 5. Beautiful.

Playing racing games and collecting diecast model cars has made love every type of vehicle for different reasons. My childhood was the McLaren F1, Jaguar XJ220, Jaguar XJR-15 and Lamborghini Diablo SV in Need for Speed 2 and 3 respectively, along with Gran Turismo 1, 2, 3 and 4 (eventually tried GT5). Somehow I came across the 2000 Toyota Celica a few years later to 2003 Cadillac Escalade and many others. Collecting diecast models of various car classes, James Bond, Fast and Furious made me love everything from muscle cars to tuners to super cars. In fact my first love began with supercars and later moved to tuner and muscle cars. I now have almost 200 model cars from many classes.

You are right on. Thank you for reminding me friend

I fr can't wrap my brain around Bugatti fanboys. It's really hard for me NOT to make assumptions about those people. I really do my best to respect all builds and preferences but🤣

Im turning into a car guy. its been intriguing me over a year now. In about 3 weeks I'll be getting a gr86. I understand it's not the fastest car, but it's new, fun to drive and comes in manual. Plus im excited for aftermarket parts in the future

Been a fan since I drove a junkyard jeep. Now I drive a mustang eco, about to buy an r8. You’ve really impacted my life and my outlook on cars culture. Thanks

When listing the big JDM cars of the 90s/early00s, my guy really skipped the mk4 and mentioned the 3000gt. I think I'm in love with this channel now 😍

that lil scooter is SO cool man!

its funny ive been a car guy essentially all my life and in my current teenage years i basically have a phase for a certain car brand or genre of car such as muscle, luxury, euro you name it. very weird but i love it and of course i have specific favourites and thats the beauty of being a petrol head.

Love the "Like the Wind" song sprinkled in there

Well done on a well thought out and presented point of view, great video.

Just got my 1990 mustang running and none of the work I still need to do is performance. I love this video for how accurate it feels for my own enthusiast journey and turning a wrench on such an old car nearly every day to finally have it start after it sat for over 10 years was so much better than taking corners at 80mph in my WRX.

Points 2 & 4 as re just good life advice! Keep up the good work!

this is just wisdom for life in general, really good stuff man

Idk what i expected when i clicked on this video. It was somehow so emotionally charged, and so educational. Wow, you got me good

I own a 2016 Subaru WRX currently (310WHP) - Used to own a G35 - Love Evos - Adore Audi S chassis - Wish I had a Shelby GT350 Each car is great in their own right

I’ve been watching you since before I started driving, and now, 2 years into my license and I’ve definitely gone from being the video game statistic spiting 15 year old to a wayyy more chill enthusiast who enjoys the old Datsuns at car meets more than McLarens. At some point the cool, rare, sometimes non exotic stuff became more interesting to me than the 15th huracan at cars and coffee.

I think your explanation is spot on. I started my automotive journey swapping nissan 240sx's and chasing higher hp #'s. After awhile I decided that I liked usable power more than the most hp I could squeeze out of an engine. I liked reliability and being able to drive my car, rather than it sitting in the garage for years. I doubled down on trying to make my cars clean and well thought out, and focused on keeping the things like air conditioning, power steering, and other stuff that I thoughtlessly tossed in the trash years before. I still needed the use of daily drivers, and not wanting to totally give up on my hobby the other 99% of the time I drove, I picked cars like 91 mr2 non turbo, 98 civic dx hatch, 99 2.5rs. What I learned was that I had just as much if not more fun with these cars because they still were enjoyable to drive, They were cheap, so I wasn't as worried about them being perfect, and I found that it was more fun to drive a slow car fast rather than the other way around. eventually i moved away from sti's and bought an s2k, meanwhile I got married and my wife had an 07 civic si ( only a few years old at the time) between these cars and my 98 civic hatch that I had previously I developed and affinity for hondas engines, reliability, simplicity, that made me appreciate their overall package. we eventually bought a 19 type r fk8 but an interesting thing happened similar to your super cub awakening. Cars, tuning, and car culture are so different today, compared to the early 2000's. It was truly funny to me that I was swapping engines in my 240sx to get around 225hp when the type r stock came with 300, and all it simply took to make another 50-80 hp was about $500 and a flash tune. The type r had near perfect everything, suspension, brakes, steering, seats, etc. it was fast, and felt effortless to drive. However, there was something really big missing. It just wasn't that fun. especially compared to the cheaper lower powered cars. The type r can cruise at 100mph, and it feels like 60. I was always worried about parking it, people running into while i was in it. it seemed to demand attention from everyone, non car owners hated it, and would make driving it for my wife and I a pain. they wouldn't let it merge, they would slow down, or speed up depending on what would make life more difficult, they would tailgate it, and overall just make life harder. Car enthusiast were the same, except that they constantly wanted to mess with it, trying to get us to race them. The type r had kinda lost what made the civics special to us years before, it was a complicated, direct injected, turbo car, with a lot of performance that wasn't used on a daily basis, that amped everyone else up to the point of making the driving experience worse. Another thing that isn't completely obvious at first is that the car is HUGE, it's pretty heavy for what it is, it has 4 doors, and it lacks some things that my wife had really enjoyed in her last civic, like a sunroof, or the convertible top of the s2000. We ultimately decided to sell it and find a car more in line with what we wanted. something smaller, something lighter, manual transmission, 2 doors, much lower price point, something we wouldn't have to worry about as much, but something that had personality, that still had a back seat and could be practical if need be, it also needed a sunroof. There are plenty of older cars that fit this bill, but nothing really modern does unless you want to spend ALOT of money, or just buy another honda civic, but we finally found something that checked all of the boxes. As crazy as it sounds we ended up with a fiat 500 abarth cabrio. For most ppl that know us, this does not compute. Fiat's generally have a stigma about them and i can even remember making fun of them when they were launched the in USA about a decade ago when i was buying my s2000. We both really like the car though. I think what makes it so fun is the fact that it is imperfect. it will never be the fastest, best looking, or reliable, but it doesn't care, because it's all about fun. We didn't buy the car for any other reason besides our own enjoyment. I never thought that I would own one, but here we are. I know this was a long post, and I hope anyone who reads it can get something out of it. I do think we change as we mature, but I think I'll always love driving and the mechainical aspects of cars, and that ill always be an enthusiast. The little abarth won't be my last car, but don't think you have to fit into a mold or impress ppl.

It's nice that you've shared your joy as a motor enthusiast

I would like to see bike content. I have a Kawi Z125 and a Yamaha FJ09. I get way more enjoyment out of the mini bike with all my friends than I do riding my FJ09. Fj09 is essentially my commuter at this point. The Z comes out for the wheelies and hood rat stuff. Nothing beats holding it wide open and looking down and doing 40-60 MPH, always smiling having a great time going slow.

9:30 "And when everyone's super, no one will be" - Syndrome

The end made me emotional, and also based on this video I’m fairly matured thankfully.

That last point of not caring what anyone thinks really aligns with me. I’ve got a build for my car, all cosmetics and no power, but its all to keep me smiling at my attainable dream car which I own. Now I’m also looking at the Type S variant but as a weekend toy.

i love old 50s and 60s cars, my grandpa has a 1953 Bel Air and i help him work on it here and there, and i gotta say it's a beauty❤

The car loyalty is real. Grew all Chevy and now I respect other brands a lot more. Even shop for them or converse with my wife about them

This is not just about cars but about any aspects of life too, this, nice video dude

Thanks for saying that i agree completely

Hey Bladed, loved the video! I would really like to see the video that you were going to public about the most sold cars and even some content on the Super cub/ harley. I think other people will enjoy it too. Keep up the good work!😁

Tbh all of what you talked about drove me away from liking cars for a long time. I didn’t care about specs or what was the fastest, I just wanted something cool. I almost completely lost interest in cars until I drove a Manual the first time, and now I’m looking to buy my first car in a couple years

Dude!!! I am so sorry I'm coming to this video so late. This is me, I've matured. I'm 43 yrs old, grew up with a Contach on my wall and all my dreams yet love love love my cars because they're mine. I love classics but am being priced out of the market. So my goal is to continue with this passion with what I have (or maybe build a clone some day) and be happy. You sound so happy with what you do and what you have. Definitely getting the sub my brother. My cars btw 86 stock, and to remain so, corvette, and a 06 gas powered super duty, which will be built to the truck I want someday, an unassuming not huge not loud daily that can bring home the groceries. And yes I know what they say about guys who drive vettes and big trucks but I don't care. I take my lumps and won't get hurt about it. Besides there's a lot to be said about other Is enthusiasts am I right lol. Keep up the good work. Much love from the great white north.

I think we've all gone through the stress of expectations. Even in the Honda world, I've felt that stress. I have a little 1991 Honda CRX HF that I brought back from the dead. It's got a rebuilt title, no clear coat, cracked paint, dents, a window that I can't roll down, and a climate control that's cracked to hell and back. But I love this little thing. Lots of people in the Honda world like to look down on the little SOHC D-series engines, and I've literally been laughed at because I chose to swap in a D16Z6 (original engine was blown) instead of a B or K series. But I've been learning to ignore such nonconstructive criticism. Instead, I look at the car and see something that most people would have just thrown away, and take pride in the fact that I made this little car road worthy again. No, it's not a fast car. No, it's not impressive to look at. But it gets 35MPG, and feels like a freaking go-cart with how low it sits to the ground. And that's all I need it to be. A fun little go-cart that can get me to work in these difficult times without breaking the bank. Besides, it's not like I can't clean it up more, and throw on some fresh paint when I'm ready to (in fact, I plan to do just that). At the end of the day, I don't recall anybody laughing at it being there beside me in the dirt, mud, and rain to fix it. So their opinions are moot.

Loved supercar when I was a child, now getting closer to be able to own cars, started thinking about practicality and daily drivability. Kinda wish there's a lot more performance cars, especially the cheap ones in my country

Your supercub reminds me so much of my own countrys little national treasure of a moped, the Finnish made Pappatunturi. This is a nickname for a line of very basic moped from the company Tunturi between 1950-1990. The line-up specifically is Tunturi Maxi, Automat and Start. These by being one of the first Finnish made bikes/mope, have nowdays amassed a pretty sizable cult following and has sort of become a part of Finnish national heritage. It's such a charming little thing to see plucking about. (I don't know much about them myself, so a more knowledgable person could bring a bit more insight to this, but love to see them being taken care of and used)

Love this video!! There are all kinds of awesome cars out there!

I saw you comment on something completely not car related, checked out your channel and saw Lamborghini lights on a Corvette... Then I see this pop up in my recommended and honestly it explains my passion for my cars in a way I can't articulate. Damn good job, and thank god you de-riced that corvette, you got another sub :)