P.S. The classic Z's are still some of the sexiest looking cars ever made.

16:36 That is actually insane, of all the cars, makes and models, you literally NAILED my mindset when I was 19. I had a 2004 Mustang V6 (Charcoal gray) that I put a bunch of money, time and effort into and right before pulling the trigger on the supercharger, I realized that I could sell the V6, and use that same money to get a V8. I ended up in a 2000 GT (Atlantic blue). The sound ALONE was more than enough to make me realize that I had made the right call. My insurance went up 30$.

I work for Benz as a Tech and you are 100% correct about Mercedes my friend!

even for sheer driveability, going with a nice set of wheels, good tires, and a high quality set of springs and shocks, it improves the car a LOT. simple exhaust mods, like to change the tone or sound, is great as well (READ: NOT MUFFLER DELETE, IT SOUNDS LIKE CRAP 100% OF THE TIME).

Been busting my ass, doing alot of side hustle gigs to help pay for my dream bike, as well as working mad Overtime, 7 day weeks. Needed this wisdom and encouragement. Respect Craig, thank you.

Gotta wonder if Craig won the race in the Mustang against the Supra, if he would have bought one or not. Then, if he didn't and still owned the Mustang would it have got the attention to be in the Fast and the Furious.

I love the fact that his first car was a "distant cousin" of my first car 🤣, my first car was a 1986 chevrolet chevette, same platform with some differences the power train and the design, mine was 2 doors (very common in the Brazilian market) with 71hp 1.6L engine, Brazil never had DOHC versions or 1.8L versions :(

Craig's car history looks like mine... on Need for Speed

Thank you Mr. Craig for the inspiring advice. Wouldn’t it be so cool for you to be a cameo in the last installment of the Fast&Furious Franchise. After all, you are part of the inspiration that makes the movies great!

I started modding a 1990 Integra RS a year after getting my license in the 90’s. Thinking back now, man if I had a set of coil overs and some blingy wheels on a car with the performance of a Tesla M3P back in the day… I’d be like a god among men😆

I had an 81 I-Mark for a few years, and countless Chevy LUVs. I loved them all. The I-Mark was gutless but it handled and cornered very well and was comfortable for its size. The LUVs were super easy to work on, there' s nothing I haven't done with a LUV truck, The 4x4s were badass little machines and could go just about anywhere with a cheapo lift.

Just gotta say watching this vid a year later sorry, but the isuzu I-mark, known as the holden gemini here in aus, was such a legend of a car and a hit here. My mum grew up dreaming about owning one and still to this day loves them to bits. She grew up early 80’s, and loved them. Amazing little car they are.

Never expected to see a clip of Rodney Mullen here :) Makes me happy. Great advice!

I'm in Canada Craig and we did basically the same shit growing up. Buy a cool car for the summer the get rid of it come colder weather. Finally got a nice rsx I may keep for a while

Really like the purple mustang man that car then was killer

If I heard of someone who has that experience with tons of cars over the years in a S.E.Asian setting I'd say they are very rich given the flow of their hobby. Thanks for sharing, it was nice seeing your progression, experiences and tastes through the years.

so im a bit late but my dad was a drag racer in the mid to late 90s who passed away a little over a year ago and i went through some albums and found a photo of what i believe to be craigs foxbody in its drag car form (same wheels matching paint etc.) taken in 1999 just thought that was cool

Love this. The cars all the way up until FNF were the most interesting as most of these cars are within reach to the common man. CL is not "flexing", he's just showing us that he is just like the rest of us. I've had my share of American and japanese cars similar to yours. 60's mustangs/shelbys/, several Datsun 510, Honda Civic/accords/R34GTR/BMWs to name a few. Have yet to step into supercar territory.

High end german luxury cars that are unreliable and always in the shop. Exotics always in the shop. Sounds normal. Just gotta have several. 1 to drive and 5 in the shop , lol. Great video Craig. Hobbies aren't cheap. You do them for the enjoyment and love thereof.

Hey man, I know the feel. Currently I'm 25 and I've already owned 14 cars, just like you I was never given anything and had to work my ass off to afford the cars and mods I did to them. After almost 7 years of trading cars I can finally say that I've finally achieved my dream car which is a 2014 Golf GTI and I'm in love with it, so this just shows you can achieve it as long as you put work and effort into it. Cheers from Spain my dude.

Well said Craig your definitely an inspiration for car enthusiast’s especially for those who are just starting out 💯

I used to live in Newhall Santa Clarita i miss it almost every winter, i live on the north East now.

Great video. It says a lot about your audience that you have to remind them that there was no internet and youtube in the 70s - 80s, lol.

Thank you Craig for one more amazing video. It remainds me the good ol' days I've spend with a friend of mine rebuilding his car.

Love those Impala ss, yes you are right about taking off mufflers on NA cars, I did this to the car I have now, lost an noticable amount of low end torque.

nah, modding your first junk car is where you learn and it pushes your love for cars more. i turned a mitsubishi cc lancer into a evo but using the running gear from a vr4 galant. i will never regret that, best memories were from that car and smoking cars that didnt expect the power a lancer had lol

Legit car advice that I agree… and anyone that went down that path will understand

I may be the only other person in the US who's first car was also an '81 Isuzu I-Mark. I had the slightly cooler 2dr LS Coupe 5spd, but mine was a diesel. What a dog but I loved it. Rarer than hens teeth these days.

I always love car stories and this is a really well made rundown of your history. Looking forward to more!

Love the tips at the end!

Literally the realest dude in car culture and KZfaq and.

I really love these kind of video... and IDK how is have a Diablo VT 6.0, but that car for me is epic!

I've owned several cars across the years from Indiana, Alberta, and Vancouver. Not going to worry about specs unless people ask. 1. 1984 Jaguar XJS (got rid of after 2 weeks) 2. 1994 Nissan Pathfinder (rolled) 3. 1989 Acura Integra (stolen) 4. 1990 Peugeot 405 (sold) 5. 1986 Peugeot 505 Dangel (still own) 6. 2000 Toyota Chaser (sold) 7. 1999 Nissan Stagea (sold) 8. 2003 Renault Clio RS (sold) 9. 2004 Renault Megane RS (sold) 10. 1984 Pontiac Firebird (broke down, sold) 11. 2018 Ford Expedition (wife's, newest car owned, sold) 12. Was going to be a 2006 FPV Super Pursuit, was waiting for the 15 year rule and then bad things happened and I moved back to the US. Edit: In regards to newer cars being great, I disagree. I am not a fan of newer cars. So much plastic. Even my Renaults, which I loved to death....had a lot of plastic. I had wanted and tried several times to get a Peugeot 406 coupe after having driven one numerous times that was in Australia. Never succeeded. And right now, I don't have the money. I'll stick with my 86 Pug.

Didn't know you use to skateboard Craig thsts awesome I been skating all my life I'm 31 now and still love it do you ever still cruise around on the board ?

Thank You Craig ! Very excellent video! Makes me want to dig in to my photos and make a video of my old cars

Really nice video! Thanks for sharing Craig!

"Make sure there is good replacement and aftermarket parts for a car or don't touch it." Me: Looks in the driveway and sees my modern dodge dart, "shit."

Do a Z Craig. I have a 240z with an RB25 and love it. I’m sure I’m not the only one that would like to see your modern rendition of an s30.

Well said to the younger generation coming up in the car hobby! Great video

Great video craig. U are an inspiration. Keep the videos coming

This is a great episode! especially the advice at the end of the video, they are so true, and sadly i make some of the mistake as well

I’d love to hear more about your I-Mark Craig! Especially more photos of that bodywork. I own an 89’ I-Mark RS.

The Pulsar pulling a Jet Ski needs its own video!

It’s cool to see that you lived in scv and also was into skating for a bit and into cars! That’s just like me rn

Great video Craig.

Your first car it's like a Chevrolet Chevette (brother of Isuzu Gemini) very famous in Brazil, the difference is the engine (our use a 1.6 liter) and visual.

I also learned that the hard way , owned an FC as my first car lol it never ran right

Thank you Craig for your sharing. I've been a car enthusiast since I was 5 years old, and finally I had enough money to buy my first car 25 years later. I own a 2011 Nissan March (or Micra in some regions). A reliable daily drive and interstate drive every weekend, economical, but of course the small 1.2L three cylinder produces small amount of power. I thought a lot about turbocharging it, but as you explained there's no point to throw a lot of money on a crummy car. On a second thought it also would've made my car unreliable. So instead of turbocharging, I'll plan on the wheels & springs for better fitment, good rubbers, and braided brake lines for better braking performance.

GOD BLESS CRAIG LIEBERMAN AND THNX FOR THE MOTIVATION.

18:27 that's all we needed to hear. Thanks Mr. Lieberman

Excellent video. Great points.

Would be keen on in depth review of what happened with the M3? Where did you start? I saw you in Santa Monica getting software update tuning btw (I had Red F360)

I like this type of video im 21 years on with a AE86 coupe and when I talk to people who know less about cars or other young ppl who are obsessed with SRT’s and hellcats and trackhawks (all great cars) they try to belittle me and I can only laugh im very happy with the platform I have chosen and I have so much more to learn!!

Great video but also in the end great motivation video thanks craig for that

Short story His Nissans Z and Trucks never failed , His Supras were beast he looked for the middle ground. He tried BMWs and Mercedes they sucked unreliable and he went back to the Japanese cars that with just a tune and a quick stylish ques your done. Mustangs always blowing heads yeah man another big lesson learned yes it was fun but it was not reliable until you really did it right. The lambo as well. My Two cents I stick with CRXS, NSXs, Porches 911s and Supras okay I am done Oh and a daily TSX and TLX S Done.

I didn't know that Capri was even sold in the US. Also, they actually have a decent aftermarket/motorsport support, but probably very much focused on Europe rather than the US (who got the Mustang for that)

Really good video and good advice to the young people. You had some interresting cars up the years bjt costly he he.

I said this in one of your earlier videos but I think the I Mark looks pretty cool with the mods you did.

Actually interesting to see your list

Pretty sick line-up!

I live in western Europe and I feel its over for me before I could do anything about it. Government here hates cars, and taxes them to insanity. You literally need to be a millionaire to be able to afford the monthly tax on a Mustang or a 350z for example. I really don't know what to do. Its just really depressing knowing I will go through my life without being able to drive a car.

I understand the standard 500hp daily driver...lol.... But ultimately a Honda civic type R modified to 500plus..would be a good option...😂 But....would love a R35 GTR in the drive way....

Hey man. Great cars. You bought them you built them. Brag all you want my man.

Great advice .

I am ALLLLLL! about that Isuzu, oh so cool and obscure

Lmao....I always thought that Isuzu was an E30 m3 in red 😆 🤣 😂 😹

My boy Craig had an impala! Badass...

What's up Craig u had a nice collection of cars which did you missed the most out of all the cars u used to own.

After busting my ass for years. I finally got my dream car. A 2013 Subaru WRX STI sedan world rally blue, gold BBS wheels, it has 95,000KMS. Love it

Great tips for people starting off.

Yup typical Gen X’er. Went through same bud. Funny we all got the ADD of cars. It doesn’t matter as long as we like it. Cool vid and advice to the next Gen. Little buggahs need to listen to you

Kids today will ever know the joy of syncing multiple carbs. Many curse words and then a great feeling of satisfaction.

This was a great video.

Thank God he mentioned these people who remove the exhaust, I was figuring that would have been on the rice modification video he did, had one of these guys literally catch me while I was going to a quickie Mart just to get some snack foods and a drink cuz it was hot out and as I'm getting out of my car you see this guy giving me the dead stare revving his hunk of junk rice box, I ignored him at first, got my stuff and proceeded to exit the store and he continued to do it like he wanted a piece of it, well ok then..... needless to say I gave him a piece of it after I showed him what a real car sounds like revving mine and then I smoked him on a straight away after we both pulled out of the parking lot and I dropped my car in sport mode..... Ironically that's another thing these young people have no idea about, that the E46 has a sport mode that is very beneficial, These people are just as bad as the rest of the ricers, a fart Cannon does not make it sound good, let alone restricts the cars air flow and everything else just like Craig said 🤦 same reason I say I can't believe the Honda scene didn't make the list on that video because most majority of the people that do that exhaust crap are the people driving the old Hondas and Toyotas.... I'm guessing the fast and the furious sound inspired them 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦 I also have a fun fact..... you want to know how you can spot a ricer hipster? Well just ask them what their dream car is.... 🤣🤣🤣 I'm dead serious, It's always a 350Z or some type of Subaru BRZ or something 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦

Some very good advice to the young ones, getting into cars. To this day, if I can't repair it, I'll take it somewhere.

The Chad of all car guys is here with another video

came to hear about your Lexus IS300/200, when did you get it, turbo? 5 speed?

Before the video starts. I love the Isuzu.

I want to hear more about that 67 Chevelle

I think you should have more modded car then Nissan. Because you have a lot of experience, connections and money.

What's up Craig

Then there’s me. Bought my first car at 26, a Honda S2000, and still own it.

I have a 76 fiat spider, no ac unless you call the spicy air AC

Honestly how often did you trade in/buy new cars on average?

Sir, what do you think about the SN95 mustang? Do you think you could have built one that can beat the Supra that have you sell your Foxbody?

Hey your story is an inspiration to kids who weren’t born with a silver spoon in their mouth. God bless. Great job.

What if you had a Vauxhall Corsa or something like that or a in the range of a 1.2 leter engine what would you do?

Wish we could go back to when old Datsun Z’s were cheap

Great video, as usual!! I can get your discount code to work for Adams Polishes. Any idea what’s up with it?

By the time I'm his age (I'm 34) I'll probably end up owning more than him. I've owned 16 cars since I bought my first car at 16. I love vehicles, I love working on them. I just wish I could do it more often.

Was that a Lexus is300 at the end ???

I still got my 240SX vert!

You gotta pick a car you're truly in love with.

You're the best

I love Ford capris

Best Video..... 🇮🇳

Craig I’m in my late 30’s and still can’t afford 90’s Honda. What can I do? 😅

I’ll never get to Craig’s level 😫

Great video.

the r33 skyline is my favo n it the best gtr n i own one i love my car it sexy beast