If You Only Have $500, These are the Cheap Cars You Should Buy
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5 жыл бұрынCheap cars to buy. If You Only Have $500, These are the Cheap Cars You Should Buy, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. $500 car challenge. How to buy a cheap used car. Buying a cheap car. Buying a really cheap car. Where to buy cheap cars. The best cheap cars. Buying a used car. Car buying tips. What type of car to buy. Car buying guide. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that shows up every day to watch. The channel has grown a lot in the last year and it's because of your support. I try to make these videos as informative, interesting, and funny as possible and will continue to do so every day! ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU 5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR ⬇️ Things used in this video: 1. Common Sense 2. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 3. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 4. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 5. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2uUZ3lo 6. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 7. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out the tools I use and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y 🔥Scotty Shirts and Merch ► goo.gl/pTAeca Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN Scotty on Social: Facebook ► facebook.com/scottymechanic/ Instagram ► instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/ Twitter ► twitter.com/Scottymechanic?lang=en
@josephpatrick9174 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome dude! If anyone should know about vehicles, you're the one!!
@roncole2095 5 жыл бұрын
LOVE YOU SCOTTY BOY
@cybernight9720 5 жыл бұрын
Just bought a new used car. Glad I found this channel to help me maintain my ride.
@ZIPPOGANGSTA232 5 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Scotty!!!! Thank you for the great content!
@tonymontana3742 5 жыл бұрын
Why does my 2012 Honda Ridgeline get worse gas mileage in the winter, usually around 20 in summer and 16 in winter?
@cilantro6884 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Scotty, got a 97 Honda prelude last year for $300 it's still running fine after 250,000 miles. I'd say it was a great purchase, more people should buy cheaper cars and work on it themselves
@emmanuelf9498 2 жыл бұрын
Ik I’m 3 years late, but where did you find the car? Like was it on an app, or?
@melancholypuppy3595 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah how did you find it?
@smittysmith6173 5 жыл бұрын
In 1991 I bought a 76 Corolla for $300.00 I drove the wheel off that thing and sold it with 467,000 miles on it and it still ran like a top! Wish I still had it.
@warrengauthier4699 4 жыл бұрын
More proof that Japanese cars are superior over any GM or Chrysler.
@BlueDutchCigarillo420 2 жыл бұрын
Toyota motors are just on another level. Lol
@spiffcats 5 жыл бұрын
I had a 2500 dollar budget, so I bought 5 astros.
@30yearolddoomer67 5 жыл бұрын
spiffcats should of invested in litcoin
@spiffcats 5 жыл бұрын
No need, all 5 of them run great, took a week or so and a couple grand in parts, but over 300k on each one, and still running like new
@willowandluka5302 5 жыл бұрын
Shoulda bought a Celica!
@immersiveparadox 5 жыл бұрын
spiffcats Can't tell if you're joking or not.
@DanielFlores-fo1ee 5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@blairlohnes8103 5 жыл бұрын
Got a 98 Toyota Tercel with 160,000 Miles for $500 and all the maintenance records, and it came from an honest back house mechanic. Best car I've bought for under $1500. Never give up hope kids.
@FarmerRyan-dl3rb 5 жыл бұрын
Bought a 1999 v6 ford mustang for 600 dollars couple of years back. Engine ran great and the previous owner put a dual exhaust and K&N air filter on it. The only problems it had were small scratches and dings on the right side of the car and the main reason it was so cheep was the alternator went out on it. Great reliable car and fun to drive when you can hear the exhaust pipes.
@rossmarvin584 5 жыл бұрын
I've been driving a $460 Aerostar, hauling Jeff the Dog to the park for about 2.5yrs now.
@samsung5181 5 жыл бұрын
Lol, that's cool.
@kraigcochran9995 5 жыл бұрын
I bought a 99 windstar for $300 on cl WITH a coolant leak was the coolant crossover tube underneath the plenum was rusted thru I soldered it up and runs great!
@chillinwithdylan636 5 жыл бұрын
It's really Jeff's, he just lets you drive him around. 🐕 ✌
@jdwilliams6526 5 жыл бұрын
Jeff is a lucky boy
@rossmarvin584 5 жыл бұрын
I took out the rear bench and one other seat, he has the back driver side seat to get upon to look outside, otherwise he has 3 blankets to mash up to lay on. Otherwise it's used to go to town, get groceries, and feed store stuff.
@crow-vz5lx 5 жыл бұрын
I bought a 91 Corolla for 850.00 123.000 miles.2 years ago. I've used it to deliver pizzas for 7 months. No problems. Just needs an a paint job cause the gloss is gone
@RavishingBeyond 4 жыл бұрын
Ur way better off! People seem not to tip well to pizza guys in sweet rides.
@alextorresphoto 5 жыл бұрын
I saw a $500 dollar car, drive for years, drive half way across country and then back. Just change the oil and wheels and an alternator change. Dude! some of these cars man. If you don't care about anything on it but the mechanics of it and how it runs. You can get a great deal. Just don't complain about the wear on the interior! LOL. That's actually easier to fix then the engine tho. I know someone who rebuilt a porsche 911 from junk and got junk seats with mold and dirt from the junkyard for 200 bucks, the whole set! A few hours with the extractor and checking the inside foam was ok, only the outside leather was a little "weathered in" , boom, brand new seats! unbelievable!! I've seen old 80's corolla brought back to life with lavish interiors, custom made! Just because the car is old isn't the end of it! Just care most about the mechanics, make sure they are sound or you're able to fix it and it will last a long time! Don't drive like you in the indy 500! with a 160HP car! lol.
@mickyunit 5 жыл бұрын
Always lots of great info! Thanks for all you do, Scotty!
@jaythebuller 5 жыл бұрын
I had a cousin that bought a 1989 Nissan 240SX coupe for $50 from an older couple who were the first owners. It smelled horrible and didn’t properly run, but hey a car for $50 bucks?! That’s insane!
@SkarryTerry 5 жыл бұрын
For a S13 as well, that's a damn steal. He could up price parts if he has any decent OEM parts. Sounds like a great drift missile tho.
@aaronm1246 5 жыл бұрын
Terry Skarry Why would he turn it into a drift car? It’d completely ruin it on the road and would cost a fortune
@SkarryTerry 5 жыл бұрын
@@aaronm1246 Cause it's either a toy or a gem. The owner decides.
@superbros1690 5 жыл бұрын
I got mine car for free lol
@willowandluka5302 5 жыл бұрын
Part it out and buy a better car
@photonrayswaves 5 жыл бұрын
I would look for 90's Buicks. They are good cars and they were usually owned by older people who didn't drive them hard and usually did the maintenance regularly. I have owned several that I bought cheap from people in nice neighborhoods and they have all been good for over 200,000 miles with no major problems.
@payamyazdi7672 5 жыл бұрын
my co-worker bought A 1993 Geo prizm for 550 Bucks back in 2014 and still drives it every day without any Major issues.Go TOYOTA.
@kevinmontgomery1383 5 жыл бұрын
Payam yazdi My Daughter and her first hubby bought one new, It still ran good when they traded it last year. How the lived with a car with no A/C all of those years, I will never know. I have not had a car without it, since my first car. A "63" Ford Custom 300. It would climb hills in the snow without snow tires and absorbed speed bump like a Mercedes.
@dondesnoo1771 5 жыл бұрын
Bet the gas tank leaks .rotten by gas door .knocks when cold . broken door handles . radio clock don't light .gets 34mpg .needs new ignition coil . thanks 😎
@ebox008 4 жыл бұрын
That's a corolla
@RealDexterMidnight 4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes people who sell cars for 500 just want it gone because they don't need it
@RealDexterMidnight 4 жыл бұрын
@@dondesnoo1771 I really don't care about the clock cuz we have phones and the door can be a fix
@brandonkuttler5954 5 жыл бұрын
Very glad found ur channel learn so much
@bi0lizard1 5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE this channel! Great work Scotty!
@BassEmpire 5 жыл бұрын
3:04 *"plenty of 'warehouses'"* 😏
@frankbaran3800 5 жыл бұрын
Anyone else think that cat pillow is looking back at them ?
@QthAgR8 5 жыл бұрын
Frank Baran U must be high bro
@chiefkeef8902 5 жыл бұрын
Marijuana has entered the chat
@elvirahancock7644 4 жыл бұрын
That kush your smoking must be good.
@tianabeauty5999 4 жыл бұрын
Frank Baran 😂
@dang2390 5 жыл бұрын
I've got my 500 bucks when can I come pick up your Celica?
@BmwMe-uh9sy 5 жыл бұрын
Dan G that thing is prob worth 300$ lol
@camilorosales30 5 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't even give him a hundred bucks for that thing. LOL
@carljohnson4996 5 жыл бұрын
@@camilorosales30 then you're pretty stupid
@camilorosales30 5 жыл бұрын
@@carljohnson4996 no.... that would actually make me a genius. No person in their right mind would buy a 20 year old car for five hundred bucks. obviously, there are some exceptions. Which I don't have time to explain to you. But I'm pretty sure you get the gist of it. That is all.
@carljohnson4996 5 жыл бұрын
@@camilorosales30 I'd actually pay 2k for his celica I know it's well taken care of its a toyota that car brand always makes reliable vehicles especially back then... I had a guy give me his business card and told me when I'm ready for a real car to come talk to him I threw his card in the trash why would I go into debt and pay car notes for something I cant even pay off in a year for a car that's already reliable to me and the parts are cheap to buy is fuel efficient and I save alot more by fixing it my self than going to a mechanic that charges me 1400$ to change a headgasket on a small 4 cylinder engine...
@jumpup300 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Scotty.......keep them coming please.
@themechanix2311 5 жыл бұрын
Spot on about the 500 buck car I got an 01 eclipse for 500 car looked amazing tho 😂 It was a salvage. Started, Drove, Had reverse. lasted 3 months Most fun I’ve ever had with a car
@jdwilliams6526 5 жыл бұрын
Best program since Car Talk on NPR... Thank you sir!
@francosamericanmusings1560 4 жыл бұрын
That needs to be revived
@bliztix2 5 жыл бұрын
I got a 1999 Corolla 17 months ago, 34,000 miles later- $40 AC blower, $80 2 new front tires, $50 Spark plugs and wires, and a lot of burnt oil running great still
@xhoustonkingx6212 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your videos and information. Always appreciated
@oliverrojas7117 5 жыл бұрын
Always passing on great information, Thanks
@melissam1702 5 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the pop up photos. They’re hilarious. 🤣🤣 What are your thoughts on a 99’ Jeep Wrangler?
@Chironex_Fleckeri 5 жыл бұрын
Melissa, had a friend with one with the 4.0l I6. It was reliable and cheap to fix, held its value well too. Really well. However, you have to be careful with the "death wobble" due to its suspension setup. It's an issue that you have to be ready to encounter when driving these vehicles. Look up a video on it. Other than that, 99 Wranglers are solid
@j.d.mcginn6946 5 жыл бұрын
Great and classic vehicle 4 cyl with manual did great for me. Must be modified 160 stat first thing. If u find a good one last forever.
@thomasmcwalters9219 4 жыл бұрын
Look really good at FRAME ROT before you EVER EVER buy a wrangler. Especially where steering box is located, and in the rear going over the axle.
@vishalakula8451 5 жыл бұрын
How you doing today Scotty?
@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын
good, thanks!
@MelI-zm9lj 5 жыл бұрын
In 1988 my mom bought a new base model 1989 Nissan Sentra. 5 speed stick. It ran well and finally gave out last year. I loved that it was all metal. Except the bumpers. It was a light but very solid car.
@laruewilkes2547 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty, you give the best advice, I promise. Just bought a old Camry for $500 and it runs like a champ, passed smog with no problems. I'm a happy camper. Thanks😁😀
@kysman9796 5 жыл бұрын
The flying pigs 😂😂😂 I love how Scotty Kilmer trolls bmw and Mercedes 🔥
@chickasawranger759 5 жыл бұрын
Yep my back up to my back up car is a 97 saturn sl 2. It wont die. Paid 800 6 years ago. My wife got hit from behind several years ago. Its plastic. You couldnt even tell. Insurance co sent me 800 in the mail. We have to drive it occasionally. Beats riding a horse to town......
@davefransen7794 5 жыл бұрын
Love all your videos scotty
@angelmax4214 5 жыл бұрын
I can't stop watching, this is fun and educational, been trying to find video of c5 corvette.
@aoeulhs 5 жыл бұрын
Here's a suggestion for a $500.00 car: an old Pontiac Sunbird or Chevy Cavalier. They can run a long time, parts are common and dirt-cheap, and a bit of body or paint damage will get them into the under $1000 range. They don't have the cachet of Hondas or Toyotas and nobody expects to sell them for much.
@SkarryTerry 5 жыл бұрын
I'd choose another GM car, Saturn SL1, not the SL2 cause it's a wanna be twin cam engine and has bad MPG. The SOHC is better overall, and it's a damn Saturn, who would want to truly race them? Unless it's for LeMons race.
@mickyunit 5 жыл бұрын
I'm still (occasionally) driving my 89 Bonneville I bought brand new. Love that car. Just replace parts as needed. She's enjoying semi retirement in my garage 😉
@Kenzo-bp1zs 5 жыл бұрын
Iv suggested these cars for year to first time buyers, they are far from perfect but cheap to fix. I'd stick to the 2.2L.
@jezeski2011 5 жыл бұрын
@@SkarryTerry The SL2 is a twin cam engine as it has two cams; therefore it is a twin cam, but yes, not as good mileage as SOHC. You wouldn't want to be doing any racing with either of them though as the horse power of them is only 99 for the single cam and 124 for the twin cam.
@sonictech1000 5 жыл бұрын
@@billybob042665 Aside from the camshaft issue the rest of that sounds like stuff I'd expect on ANY car of that age, Toyota included. Luckily it's the sort of things that a regular guy can do in the driveway.
@superbros1690 5 жыл бұрын
Best car channel on youtube!
@MrMegacoffee 5 жыл бұрын
yes
@63256325N 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video.
@Semiam1 5 жыл бұрын
Everyone should have at least one beater car...I’ve had 6 or so. You’ll love ‘em and miss ‘em when they finally bite the dust
@samsung5181 5 жыл бұрын
I bought an 82 econoline van for $400; it smelled like sex & had carburator issues. Easy fix.!!!
@rossmarvin584 5 жыл бұрын
That's how I smelled this morning!
@QthAgR8 5 жыл бұрын
pityo gonzalez 😂😂😂
@immersiveparadox 5 жыл бұрын
It's a van, no wonder it smelled like sex
@GraitBritton 5 жыл бұрын
A van that smelled like sex...sounds like you bought Chester Chester the child molesters old van...betcha won't pull up to any middle schools and slide that side door open.....
@therightstuffAK 5 жыл бұрын
So which issue was the easy fix? I'm betting the carburetor issue! It's just too difficult to remove 37 years of stank'n'stain.
@codybigbee2957 5 жыл бұрын
2:55 my experience with rock auto: I ordered a timing belt kit from them and one of the bolts for the pulleys did not fit. I went to their website to see if I could seek help, and there was nothing I could do online except arrange a return. So I started doing that and I had to answer a bunch of questions like “has this product been opened?” “Has this product been installed?” I finally got done with it and it said I could not return the product since it had been installed on my car. Well wtf how else was I supposed to find out if it fit or not! It wasn’t damaged at all. I went back to their website logged out and logged back in and tried to contact someone, there is absolutely no customer support on their website, or anywhere on the internet. So I said screw this company and I tried to return it again, it wouldn’t even let me go to the return screen because it said the part is already used and not returnable. If you value customer support and honesty over saving a buck or two go to a different website or auto parts store.
@isaihernandez791 5 жыл бұрын
Cody Bigbee lmao this happened to me! Exactly how u explained it. I took an L and lost 40 bucks
@gl3151 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Scotty, I changed the Rod Tie Ends in my Peugeot 205 because you have made me feel like I can. Next Swayworn bar bushes - I could see them when the tyre was off. Your early diy videos inspire .
@miguelquazar883 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a 94 Isuzu mini pickup 4 cylinder manual for 500 bucks. It was beat to hell and abused when I bought but it was practically the lowest maintenance vehicle that I have ever owned. It was a beast and I was always looking for another one after owning it. All it needed was a new battery... I sold it for 500. Quite possibly one of the dumbest decisions of my life. thank goodness I've grown so much smarter over the years. But it is too late it seems like they're just impossible to find nowadays.
@gunnuts82 5 жыл бұрын
I was looking at cars for my daughter and I saw a 2005 Toyota corolla with 222'000 miles they where asking $7,500 .. I nearly had a stroke
@MrMegacoffee 5 жыл бұрын
GulP
@gravemind6536 5 жыл бұрын
It would have to be one hell of a sleeper to be worth that lol.
@richardkey4289 5 жыл бұрын
Yup, Toyotas allow people to ask for large $$$ , supply / demand ,
@userthatcantthinkofagoodna1440 5 жыл бұрын
I would barley buy that for a grand
@willowandluka5302 5 жыл бұрын
I’d offer $2000. Who do they think they are?
@mengohim 4 жыл бұрын
I would love you as a science teacher
@josephwagner3802 5 жыл бұрын
Love what you do Scotty!
@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@waynepile5084 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scotty! Love your videos! My first car was a 1980 AMC Spirit. Cost $800. Was a good car.
@tomjeffserson157 5 жыл бұрын
For $500, it’s hard to beat an old Ranger
@sandrawhite809 2 жыл бұрын
We're are you located
@ebox008 4 жыл бұрын
You are Not a professional Mechanic, dear Sir!!! You are The Moses of mechanical knowledge and Honesty... THANK YOU Sooo MUCHHHH,, so Reeeeb up your engines, Halllleluuuuyaaaaaa!!! Can I hear an Amen!!!!!
@johncocuzzo6817 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scotty! Your the Best!
@jimbeaver27 5 жыл бұрын
I once bought a 1977 Volvo 245 wagon for 500 bucks (Canadian eh). It was rough but everything worked. I put 10,000 miles on it and sold it to a friend who continued to drive it. The timing belt broke, no big deal, he helped me put a new one on - no damage. Great 2.2 litre OHC engine, plenty of power and good economy too in a big heavy wagon. Oh ya, only thing I did to it was have new KYB front struts put on, OMG it rode like a new car.
@StevieDamnit 5 жыл бұрын
My brother asked me if I wanted to buy his 2001 Grand Prix beater for $400. I told him to get the title ready. Just in time for the winter, because the following day, it snowed hard.
@jtp336 5 жыл бұрын
Its very hard to find a $500 car anymore. Here in PA, if a car is inspected, runs/drives/stops, its at least a grand if not two.
@jamesware5100 4 жыл бұрын
exactly.unles ssome one understans your situation and gives u a break.that has happened to me 3 times.
@peterpanassow7814 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty, love ur vids! Also, the hilarious pictures. 😂
@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scotty for your video's... I bought a 1994-1999 Toyota Celica MK 6 in silver EXACTLY the same as yours... I bought it for £475 GBP almost 3 Years ago and I have managed to get 43,000 Miles out of the car so far.... And she keeps going and going..
@srabukawaqa9060 5 жыл бұрын
I'm addicted to Scott's channel that I slept in on my examination day. Mum (with a bucket of cold water*): 'Rev up your engine. You're late" SPLASH*
@pureluck8767 5 жыл бұрын
Fiji Tongan why is this channel so addicting
@johnf.hebert1409 5 жыл бұрын
I had a 1500$ budget so I bought an 81 Ford Fairmont Wagon
@aaronnoraa2055 5 жыл бұрын
you crack me up scotty .... the funny pics you use are great!
@garylangley4502 5 жыл бұрын
I have bought a lot of parts from Rockauto over the years. I look for closeouts. I bought Wagner semi-metallic brake pads for my Sonata for about $24 per axle set, and they stop much better than the original ceramics. If you watch what brand you are buying, you can do very well.
@steelisthemeal 5 жыл бұрын
Look at that old Buick 😁👍
@brianspencer6955 3 жыл бұрын
Yea haha
@greenandgold4life116 5 жыл бұрын
I bought my 1999 ford ford escort zx2 with 100k. For 300 dollars. with no problems.
@CouchMan88 5 жыл бұрын
I just picked up a 98 Escort for $1k. Cleaned it up. Put on some new brake pads and it need a new electric fan that was $75. Also got tires because they were old and cracked. Drives nice and no fluid leaks.
@lawandahodges3002 3 жыл бұрын
This is GREAT!!!
@ashleycasseus7841 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I paid for my '87 Corolla. I've done some repairs on it but it works fabulously for so little.
@WelcomeToTheMadness 5 жыл бұрын
Rev up your Toyota...next question. Get ready to put another $1000 in it to fix some things.
@tqdinh2 5 жыл бұрын
Welcome To The Madness 😂
@drunkswithguns4124 5 жыл бұрын
@@billybob042665 nobody would pay to put a transmission into a $500 beater. Just drive it till it stops driving and move on. Sometimes you get lucky though, I bought a beater 97 Dodge Dakota truck for $1000 and its been my daily driver for the past 5 years now
@johnp556 5 жыл бұрын
probably the tires, course you could go by the vietnamese retread tire place and see what they have but those tires are going to go flat, they always do.
@Kenzo-bp1zs 5 жыл бұрын
Iv had a 400$ Civic last me a year until the fuel lines rusted, 900$ Thunderbird last 4 years plus I sold it to someone else who put it on the road. Also my brother had a 4 banger Mustang for 600$ last 4 years gave it too me and I drove it another 2 years and was able to get 400$ for it. This is in Cad as well, and we need to have Safety and emission test done before we can drive them. You can luck out with cheap cars. Just stay away from Chrysler.
@DonnieDarko1 5 жыл бұрын
@@Kenzo-bp1zs holy moly, that's ridiculous great prices just on tons of savings alone, great job dude!!!
@bigd3721 5 жыл бұрын
I bought my 1999 Corolla with 150k miles for $900 With minor problems
@superbros1690 5 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2001 corolla for $400, 170k. I drove it 50 miles a day every day for 3 months. The car has been with me a year and a half. Best car in the world, these corollas are pure built.
@MoistChungus 5 жыл бұрын
Bought an 06 Camry 128k miles for 1500, just needed a new battery and tires
@Michael-fw5ef 5 жыл бұрын
You will have major oil consumption down the road. The 98 - 02 Corolla engines are known for troublesome oil consumption due to worn piston ring springs and they also leak around the crankcase seal. I had a 2000 Corolla, owned it for 12 years. Everything was bullet proof on the car but it does have oil problems. Also, that Corolla you bought is very poorly weight balanced and it performs terribly in the snow. Buy the most expensive, best winter tires you can afford. Blizzaks or Michelins or Continentals etc.
@Ammut6 5 жыл бұрын
@@superbros1690 what happened after 3months?
@terrywho22 5 жыл бұрын
That was my experience as well. Sometime between 150 and 200K, those late 90's, early 2000's small displacement Toyotas turn into lanterns.
@tsutton4673 5 жыл бұрын
I purchased a 1993 Subaru Legacy manual transmission from a co-worker for 300$. Ran great and good on gas. I had to replace struts and alternator but did all that myself.
@ddddsd20 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@JonnyDIY 5 жыл бұрын
500!? Scotty is right, thats nothing. Maybe you find a deal, but I bet itll need new tires, battery, & other misc suspension fixes. I find it best to SAVE up a lil more and get a decent car that someones kept up on routine maintenance & has receipts to back it up.
@gravemind6536 5 жыл бұрын
In the UK 500 will get you a full running car you can drive away, it'll be a nasty, ugly, slow and cumbersome machine but it'll go without problems for a year usually but generally yeah you are on point. Going from banger to banger is no fun.
@sonictech1000 5 жыл бұрын
I agree with saving up a little more but use it to pay for the parts you'll inevitably need on that $500 car. You're going to need a LOT more money to find a car that really needs nothing no matter what the seller tells you.
@JonnyDIY 5 жыл бұрын
@@sonictech1000 Yeah true. Just about every used car is gonna need money and work put into it after you go over it with a fine toothed comb
@TiberianFiend 5 жыл бұрын
I thought so too, but after checking the local CL, it's possible to buy a drivable car for $500 or under now. I guess there's a lot more clunkers out there since the recent plunge of scrap steel prices.
@ilikeboost4764 5 жыл бұрын
Got a 2008 Sentra that was wrecked for five hundred. It had brand new tires (burnouts on my channel) and only a few hundred in damage. Once I fix it it'll be worth 2500-3000 and I'll only have 1500 (including the tow after it got wrecked the second time)in it. Only 146k too.
@Xachremos 5 жыл бұрын
Buy an old buick. Especially with the 3.8l. Those are unkillable.
@CouchMan88 5 жыл бұрын
200k miles easy. I had one where the freeze plugs rotted out of the block and I replaced them and flushed the coolant, think its still on the road today.
@Xachremos 5 жыл бұрын
@Flying monkey I still have my regal. It's an 01 with Damn near 200k on it. Engine runs fine, it's all rotted out underneath though, and the front end shakes like all hell. Somethings broken up there. But it starts every morning.
@jjpds1 5 жыл бұрын
My 95 LeSabre got a rod knock at 88kmiles bad experience with the 3800
@jjpds1 4 жыл бұрын
My 91'Town car with a 4.6 v8 however is truly a great engine
@BigSi-xw6wv 4 жыл бұрын
3.0 not 3.8 3.8 are trash i was told.
@Saint696Anger 5 жыл бұрын
Good advice
@deadw1nd 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty you are the best I love you. I hope u live forever. They need more people like u in this world.
@12799MaDeuce 5 жыл бұрын
Who else wants to see Scotty build a 24 Hours of Lemons racer?
@desmondrich4751 5 жыл бұрын
Good evening Scotty
@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын
evening!
@VIP854 5 жыл бұрын
Oh wow you're also in Houston! Cool
@TruthTeller20242 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty your awesome man!!
@CroatCode 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty I got an alignment done recently on my 2015 Nismo 370Z, and now when I reverse and turn at the same time I hear clunking noise going on underneath. What’s happening? I only have 15,000 miles 🤷♂️
@DAN007thefoxx1 5 жыл бұрын
On a front wheel drive car that usually means the CV joints are shot if it clacks while accelerating and turning. But I assume its an RWD yes? Not sure then
@truthprevailsjohn8324 5 жыл бұрын
Warranty is what you use go to Nissan or that dealer. Its still inside warranty at 15k its their problem same with body rust thats 12 year warranty.
@two_number_nines 5 жыл бұрын
pay very close attention to the clunking noise frequency. ask yourself is it proportional to the front wheel speed or the rear wheel speer (go the same speed on the rear wheels but turn the wheel more and see if the frequency is the same or higher). if it goes up then its front wheel bearings. if it stays the same its rear wheel cv axles
@enriqueortiz5440 5 жыл бұрын
At 3 years old and 15k it needed an alignment and is clunking??? That just goes to show how far their quality has dropped. Take it to the dealer and have them fix it under warranty. No car should have issues like that that soo.
@gunnuts82 5 жыл бұрын
Trade it in on a Toyota.. Nissan is just not nissan anymore
@riovega2099 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty! Can you give us a quick video about tire rotations. What are the benefits? And also, if you can or cannot tire rotate a staggered setup. I recently took my car to the dealership to get an oils change and full point inspection and I noticed they charged me extra for rotating a staggered setup. I was under the impression you can’t rotate staggered wheels. Or am I wrong?
@EMichaelBall 5 жыл бұрын
You can side-to-side rotate staggered wheels if the tires have a symmetrical tread pattern. EDIT: Tire rotations ensure even wear of tires over time, but only when moving tires from one axle to the other, not something possible for staggered setups.
@mattr2238 5 жыл бұрын
You can definitely rotate staggered wheels. Its a great idea to completely change wear patterns. When one side of the tire goes bald, put it on the other side of the car and you're good!
@cpick1990 5 жыл бұрын
You're the man scotty!
@Zexidous 5 жыл бұрын
I managed to find an Expedition for 500. Needs work and had to be towed to me. For what I've already put in and will have to continue to put in, I think it's still a good deal. Assuming I do everything (or almost everything) myself, it would still be hundreds if not a thousand or more cheaper than what I could have paid if I bought one that was running. Though I don't know much about cars. Still learning when I can.
@MaucTopa 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Scotty!!!
@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын
hello!
@Millwright4life 5 жыл бұрын
Cool video 😊. I got lucky and bought a 1995 Honda Civic Hatchback 🚗 for $500 👍. Low kms and manual 5 speed. Runs great and have had it for 5yrs now
@Whateva67 5 жыл бұрын
Luis Lopez wanna sell it? I’ve got a 92 SI hatchback with 430 thousand kms on it but it still runs great and never lets me down,even when it’s -37 Celsius outside it starts right up. I wanna get a rust free hatchback from Arizona and keep it forever.
@Millwright4life 5 жыл бұрын
No thanks. Take care
@247videogame 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@davidmaj4259 5 жыл бұрын
I have a 1999 ford explorer xlt with the 4.0 sohc engine and I absolutely love it.
@no_4259 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, I can finally buy a car.... Lol
@rustedratchetgarage6788 5 жыл бұрын
if they only want 500$ for the thumbnail car its got a blown headgasket
@connerbutler1077 5 жыл бұрын
Jake Browne common on the 1.7l Hondas...
@chrisj197438 5 жыл бұрын
Jake Browne Or a bad transmission 😂
@rustedratchetgarage6788 5 жыл бұрын
Chump Johnson thats more of a v6 honda issue infact you can find mint motors at the upull because of that
@headers12 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely, those 1.7L are known for blowing the head gasket.
@thereal1loudmerc335 5 жыл бұрын
I've bought plenty of parts from Rock Auto for my Mercury Mountaineer for like 8 years now. And all of the parts I have on it have been fine. You just have to look at what company produces them. I bought a power stop front brake kit like 3 years ago. And today, they still work like their suppose to. You just have to look at the info. The have different sections for the same part. They have Economy, standard, and premium.
@Rieku_ 5 жыл бұрын
I bought my corolla for 80€... Works great, its in a great shape now that i fixed it, cost me about 100€ for the parts (used but in good shape). Best car i've had.
@n0isyturtle 3 жыл бұрын
As someone in their 30s who never had a car and is always broke this is my dream. Well, a car and a quick death. Those are my two dreams.
@nathenleffert_official 5 жыл бұрын
I found a 1980 Monte Carlo for $500 on copart with no damage.
@nathenleffert_official 5 жыл бұрын
Should I buy it
@MrMegacoffee 5 жыл бұрын
Yes Yes
@ericchapman8956 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty, I have an abused 1994 GMC tbi 350 that I bought running for cheap from a friend because it needed a radiator. I've fixed all the issues (mostly) and use it to go to the landfill or as a loaner and I can't complain. However, it does a weird thing where is runs rough while under low/no load but runs great going through town or on the highway. I think it's running rich because it smokes on startup and smells like gas. I've replaced sensors, rebuilt the injectors, rebuilt the fuel pressure regulator, replaced filters (fuel and air) and just can't seem to make it run perfect. It runsgood enough and it's only a spare but I hate being beaten. Also, if it's a throttle body, a throttle body cost more than I paid for the truck, that's all im saying.
@SuperWooba 5 жыл бұрын
I love the pic you used for portraying the local warehouses lol
@sl3712 5 жыл бұрын
Rev up your $500 Buicks!!
@DANNYN224 5 жыл бұрын
Rev up your 500 dollar beater car
@Mrbfgray 5 жыл бұрын
Better NOT rev it much it'll throw a rod.
@oscarflores3887 5 жыл бұрын
Deo Nandkumar ktoly
@joerella8986 5 жыл бұрын
Rev up your 500 dollars bank account .
@davidgunther770 5 жыл бұрын
Tbi truck fix, if it runs rich bogs stalls only when warm then it's probably the coolant temp sensor and possibly the wire connector as well. If your service engine light is on then get a paper clip and Google checking gmc obd1 codes
@joshpeterson7241 5 жыл бұрын
I bought a 93 Lincoln Town Car Jack Nicklaus Edition for $500. I've been daily driving it for a year now.
@bryan10444 5 жыл бұрын
Bought a 2000 Mirage DE coupe for Doordash and Uber eats for $500 6 months ago racked up 18k miles and only spent $500 to in brakes tie rods fluid changes and a set of tires and this little POS with the 5 speed is a blast to drive dead reliable good AC made my money back in 2 weeks of driving this thing
@immersiveparadox 5 жыл бұрын
Thumbnail: showing a Civic. Yet there are no signs of it anywhere in the video.
@BigSi-xw6wv 4 жыл бұрын
Your not finding a running Civic for 500
@wessreiley8275 5 жыл бұрын
Just bought a Nissan Maxima se 2002 with 103,000 miles and it was garage kept and one owner leather is perfect and every thing works 4 new tires on it to still has the factory 6 cd changer in the trunk and factory navigation. Been buying used cars for 20 years and this was one of the Best Buy’s IMO. Was asking 3000$ for it and I got it for 2500$
@Blue-moon12 5 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on a: 1988 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 5 speed manual. 120k miles. Fully restored. Body and frame. Will be used as a summer drive.
@Jay-dp5wp 5 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about a 2007 Crown Vic with 108k miles?
@willr69420 5 жыл бұрын
Crown Vics are great cars that get ok gas mileage.
@boostedkidproductions9719 5 жыл бұрын
There actually great cars and that's a good year they can easily go over 150k miles
@Jay-dp5wp 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks y'all
@superbros1690 5 жыл бұрын
Gas hogs. Beware
@southernbrew4252 5 жыл бұрын
Bulletproof
@DeeToasty 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Scotty If you could only have one car for the rest of your life what car would that be
@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын
I already have it, the 94 Celica
@king49334 5 жыл бұрын
I knew it hahahha
@MrMegacoffee 5 жыл бұрын
That depends what your going to use it for.
@willowandluka5302 5 жыл бұрын
Was that a serious question?
@JamesSmith-wp4um 5 жыл бұрын
1961 De Soto Adventure hardtop
@lamarmc 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty have you thought of doing a weekly podcast? Maybe in the format of the old “Car Talk” podcast. I know I’d be a subscriber.
@Juke_The_Fluff 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Scotty! If you had to pick between a 2017 Nissan Versa Sedan 5 speed manual and a 2015 Honda CR-Z 5 speed manual, both under 50,000 miles, which would you go for? I ended up getting the Nissan because the number of extra parts in a hybrid powertrain scared me as I fear there's simply more things to break, but I wonder if I just psyched myself out of a more fuel efficient and more fun to drive car for no real reason. I always wonder if I made the right decision. Any thoughts? Great content, by the way! Always love watching your videos.
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