People Are Driving Their Cars UNTIL THE WHEELS FALL OFF!

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3 ай бұрын

The average price of a brand new car is about $7000 higher than it was three years ago at about $47,000. On top of that, maintenance costs on vehicles have risen 8.2% year over a year meanwhile, car insurance has risen a whopping 22 1/2%. Between all these expenses just to keep your car on the road people cannot afford to buy new cars so they are driving them until the wheels fall off..
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@MichaelBordenaro 2 ай бұрын

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@JabroniAdams6948 2 ай бұрын

What can we do?

@28cthedestroyer 2 ай бұрын

@@JabroniAdams6948go back in time and drop out in elementary school and buy a house 😂😂

@28cthedestroyer 2 ай бұрын

@ianmcnamee1652 🤣🤣🤣 if Texas can't even handle AC going on in the summer I think were a long way away from electric cars being more like 1 or 2 percent on the road. Let alone with the unpredictability of humans, we would need a completely separate lane for EVs or self driving ones at least

@michaelmeyers3664 2 ай бұрын

Have a 2007 Hyundai Accent I bought brand new, now has 397,000 miles still runs great!!

@valerierogers9609 2 ай бұрын

Most of what we've ever been taught are lies.

@briankerschke5306 2 ай бұрын

im a mechanic. I can tell you 100 percent that the cars built in the 90s are far superior and more reliable than cars built in 2020. The quality just isnt there. they cheap out on materials plus there are too many modules and electronics that fail

@matthewfusaro2590 2 ай бұрын

That's very true. My favorite car from the 90's is the Jeep Cherokee classic. They have a straight 6 that runs forever. If you are lucky to find one with a manual transmission, you can potentially put 300,000 miles on the car without any major problems.

@CarlaQuattlebaum 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, with everything being electronic in the newer cars, it'd be scary to wonder which thing is going to fail and how much it's going to cost.

@briankerschke5306 2 ай бұрын

@CarlaQuattlebaum the infotainment screen. Will cost you thousands when it fails. And it is guaranteed to fail at some point. Even worse every function of the whole car is controlled by that touch screen

@freebird9229 2 ай бұрын

Would not trade my 99 Jeep for anything. Just put a new engine in at 250,000 mi and hoping for another 250k+.

@666dynomax 2 ай бұрын

well the 1990 technology is about the same in toyotas until about 2021 so i guess mine are good LOL... . damn rust here gets our vehicles... i keep them rustproofed annually but man its tough to keep it at bay!!!

@mh0862 2 ай бұрын

Drive it 'til the wheels fall of, put 'em back on and drive it some more. 2008 Dodge Caravan, 230,000 miles. We're gonna look like Cuba in 50 years.

@jux3283 2 ай бұрын

50? *5

@nickmoore2585 2 ай бұрын

07 Dodge caravan with 240,000. Stay strong brother!!!

@pia9343 2 ай бұрын

Lol

@johnwilkes01 2 ай бұрын

no u wont, there is only 1 miami

@jerryt6588 2 ай бұрын

With same form of government.

@gravitas7583 2 ай бұрын

An old car fully paid off gives you so much peace of mind

@motropolit 2 ай бұрын

My car is now 19 year old. I bought it cash in 2018. Some were laughing at me not buying a new one. Now no one is laughing except me.

@the_kombinator 2 ай бұрын

In the early 2000s a lot of my friends (like myself) got student loans. I bought beater after beater and put money towards rent/paying off my loan. A lot of them lived with their parents still and bought all new cars. They laughed at my beaters (which remain far more memorable today than their... Altimas? I don't even know) - fast forward 20 years, I still have one of those beaters (I rebuilt it and engine swapped it), live in my own home, still drive frugal cars, and am able to go on vacation 2-3 times a year with my family. I even survived a failed marriage (it was actually a decent breakup), all while the Altima club still drive very nice and late model BMWs and Audis, are single (one got married, no kids) , and live with their parents (the married guy rents). Funny, huh?

@RyanJ504 2 ай бұрын

What kind did you get?

@ericjones4368 2 ай бұрын

Yea I understand I always bought beater cars since I was 20 everyone laughed at me but when their cars broke down I drive right past them laughing my a$$ off 😅😅

@motropolit 2 ай бұрын

@@RyanJ504 a XJ8 Classic Jaguar 2005

@zfunk9 2 ай бұрын

I’m laughing at you!

@Dm0stFin3sT 2 ай бұрын

Car prices up. Insurance prices up. Interest up. Wages? FLAT

@hm-lu4ok 2 ай бұрын

flat wages in an inflationary economy is actually an effective decline in wages

@Martin-og9zg 2 ай бұрын

I'm a straight white male working for a woke company. No raises for me but everyone else is getting raises.

@lam7499 2 ай бұрын

@Martin-og9zg I used to work for a place that actively hated my demographic too. Keep strong and if you can, send out some resumes. There are greener pastures.

@loveamerica2828 2 ай бұрын

AUTO REPAIR OWNER HERE....People driving older cars because of economy is NOT reflecting repairs....PEOPLE ARE JUST FLAT BROKE!!! Will be worst year ever in business...

@MindBodySoulOk 2 ай бұрын

2006 Jeep Liberty 236,000 miles and workin great

@danmcleod1360 2 ай бұрын

The richest man in town is driving an old pickup truck.

@melissasmess2773 2 ай бұрын

I'm rich and mostly drive a totaled 2001 Outback. Rich people are more often thrifty and don't need to impress anyone. Poor people are trying to impress people.

@subpop74 2 ай бұрын

Hell yea! I love my 2001 Ford Ranger!

@surfboard396 2 ай бұрын

@@melissasmess2773 Bingo! 🫵🏽😊

@NeverTrustGovrnmentOrGlobalist 2 ай бұрын

I'm not a rich guy, but I do drive a AWD 98 Chevy Astro Van, no monthly payments bought it with my own money. It's A-1 mechanical to.

@sarahgoldfarb913 2 ай бұрын

Fancy cars are the most overrated thing on earth. You can't drive over 80 anyway. If you want excitement buy a motorcycle. If you have a dog you're luxury interior gets destroyed. I could drive anything and I"m happy with a 2018 Ford.

@tatianastarcic 2 ай бұрын

To my own research In USA, individuals living in cars due to partial homelessness result from a complex interplay of factors. High housing costs relative to income, stagnant wages, and income inequality drive this issue. Job loss, weak social support, medical expenses, evictions, and lack of affordable housing also contribute, while systemic problems and inadequate policies further perpetuate the phenomenon.

@Michaelparker12 2 ай бұрын

Considering the present situation, diversifying by shifting investments from real estate to financial markets or gold is recommended, despite potential future home price drops. Given prevailing mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, this move is prudent, particularly due to stricter mortgage regulations. Seeking advice from a knowledgeable independent financial advisor is advisable for those seeking guidance.

@nicolasbenson009 2 ай бұрын

I've remained in touch with a financial analyst since the start of my business. Amid today's dynamic market, the key difficulty is pinpointing the right time to buy or sell when dealing with trending stocks - a seemingly simple task but challenging in reality. My portfolio has grown by more than 5 figures within just a year, and i have entrusted my advisor with the task of determining entry and exit points.

@BridgetMiller- 2 ай бұрын

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@nicolasbenson009 2 ай бұрын

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@matttravers5764 2 ай бұрын

Keeping your older vehicle forever is the best form of protest against all of the nonsense that's going on today. The more analog a vehicle is the better. Simplicity is the key to happiness and peace of mind and the doesn't just apply to vehicles.

@Abitibidoug Ай бұрын

Agreed, there are so many gadgets on new cars figuring out how to work everything is mind boggling. Add to that these newer cars are always trying to lock you out when you move more than a centimetre away, quite annoying. Another reason to keep my 2002 Honda Accord.

@bikerbabe4442 2 ай бұрын

I would rather have one bad day instead of 6 years of bad days. Holding onto my old car.

@susanlester1 2 ай бұрын

Good point 🎉🎉

@melissasmess2773 2 ай бұрын

Being tapped out ruins an otherwise happy life.

@surfboard396 2 ай бұрын

You will have a bad day when the vehicle does break down. I have Car Shield to protect against that bad day. ✌🏽

@ordinaryhuman5645 2 ай бұрын

@@surfboard396 That's just overpaying all of the time to offset a bad day that might not even happen. The nature of the business means you're not only paying to offset the hypothetical bad day, but also all of the operational costs and profit for running a 3rd party insurance company.

@bassmanjr100 2 ай бұрын

Not sure what you mean, but buying a new car and turning them in 3 years later is the most expensive way to transport yourself around. I have three vehicles all older than 2016 and all paid off for 7 plus years now. No payments. I can't remember the last time one of them left me stranded. If one does, I call the tow truck. For 2-3 thousand, it will be fixed. That is probably 3 or 4 car payments. I have gone 18-24 months with no major repairs. I don't keep up with maintenance either. Use and abuse.

@cur244 2 ай бұрын

People keeping cars forever is a smart thing. Having ridiculous car payments are one of the worst financial decisions a person can make.

@crystalharvey8798 2 ай бұрын

I second that

@jer1776 2 ай бұрын

Id rather own 3 homes before a new car.. no point dishing out a bunch of money on a depreciating asset..

@danielknepper6884 2 ай бұрын

As well as renting

@the_kombinator 2 ай бұрын

But you gotta show off to random strangers how cool you look in your Durango SRT. Some kind of pathology? LMAO I'll take my 06 Corolla any day. A gateway to being able to pay our mortgage and travel - it's only May and we've left for two vacations. But keep making fun of my Corolla, random people I don't care about.

@zachdebuhr6347 2 ай бұрын

@the_kombinator there's a lot of cool cars that you can get that are fairly reliable and depreciated.. I got my jaguar XK for 8,000 with 200,000 miles and it runs perfectly after a year

@soothingrelaxationandmedit68 2 ай бұрын

Lol of course, all the prices are up, why not ride them out 😂

@V.stones 2 ай бұрын

Most people miss it but the secret to living and retiring comfortably is finding a way to make returns while your money works for you. Your passive income can pay for your luxury habits.

@camela8445 2 ай бұрын

Good point.. the economy has been crazy lately, a few surprises here and there.. with all the global happenings taking place I think it’s safe to say that a severe global recession is looming..

@camela8445 2 ай бұрын

yeah that's a good path, focus on a good strategy, relax back and watch it compound within the years. In good time you'll see returns.

@Deitricklaverne 2 ай бұрын

With the ever-changing global economy, tax laws and regulations can also vary, impacting how investments are taxed. It's essential to stay informed and adapt your tax planning strategies accordingly.

@Deitricklaverne 2 ай бұрын

Investors should exercise caution with their exposure and exercise caution when considering new investments, particularly during periods of inflation. It is advisable to seek guidance from a professional in order to navigate this recession and achieve potential high yields and taxation.

@mikewallace119 2 ай бұрын

I put 12000 dollars into my vehicle about 3 years ago and everyone thought I was crazy... Everything was replaced... Motor, transmission, all the suspension, new wheel bearings, everything is new... I figured it out, 2 years of driving and it paid for itself... 🇺🇸

@pierlouis7325 2 ай бұрын

Agreed.i don't like car payment.i fix my to, replace engine and transmission

@peterkauss5852 2 ай бұрын

Maintenance is key to long life of vehicle. These days that is costly enough.

@aircooledhead 2 ай бұрын

A friend who always buys old, almost dead cars for a couple/few hundred bucks. Spends another couple hundred in parts, and does his own labor. Drives it 4-5 years, spending maybe a hundred or less per year on maintenance. Bottom line: He drives several years for $1000-1500, (excluding gasoline).

@dgurevich1 Ай бұрын

The big big problem for me with such big repairs is trusting the mechanics. In my part of the world finding a reliable mechanic who is able and willing to do the work and have a successful repair, especially with a gearbox replacement is near impossible.

@alexisg311 Ай бұрын

@@aircooledheadHace muy buenos negocios. En España, si tu coche es muy viejo (20 años o más), prácticamente lo tienes que tirar a la basura, no te dejan entrar en ninguna ciudad.

@Battleneter 2 ай бұрын

A new car makes you happy for about a week, at which point you forget about it, and it becomes a way to get from A to B again.

@bentar450 2 ай бұрын

Exactly

@terrencebanton9777 2 ай бұрын

Think about the note you got to pay every month that the stressful point.

@robertpierpont2262 2 ай бұрын

BINGO! And that goes with new TV's & phones & many other things, consumerism & keeping up with the Jones's will keep you poor & a slave to the system

@ordinaryhuman5645 2 ай бұрын

I think that'd be less true for a Tesla that drives itself. Definitely the case for all of the legacy ICE vehicles that all kinda suck regardless of the sticker price though.

@lukeGGlee 2 ай бұрын

Some people live in those cars though

@1jfmurray 2 ай бұрын

09' Toyota Tacoma, 314,000mi. Daily driver, runs like a top.

@gregorylyon1004 2 ай бұрын

To me personally. Driving a 15 year old horse with 300K miles tells me that you can't afford to replace the vehicle. It's nothing to brag about driving a worn out horse. That is a sure sign of poverty

@monicavega2090 2 ай бұрын

They don't make them like they used to. One of the most reliable cars.

@debbiec6216 2 ай бұрын

Toyotas are dependable vehicles!!!

@Tampa_tom 2 ай бұрын

Had a 01 until last year. Got the last 3rd gen Tacoma new. Planning on keeping it for another 23 years

@connorferguson2269 2 ай бұрын

@gregorylyon1004 and what this comment tells me is your not a vary likeable person :/

@user-ke7wd3cl9z 2 ай бұрын

1970 ford f100....2nd engine has 391000 miles and still going strong. Rest of truck has over one million miles on it. Runs great and nobody wants to steal it!

@greggalf6140 2 ай бұрын

After you ads everybody will

@ClexisWorkshop 2 ай бұрын

Inline 6?

@chinmusic2722 2 ай бұрын

If it’s a stick even better. No one can drive it.

@ClexisWorkshop 2 ай бұрын

@@chinmusic2722 Driving stick is easy.

@eckharttolle-nq7qu 2 ай бұрын

❤ got you beat 2001 4Runner limited 431K - smooth smooth smooth . Drinking a beer, waiting for them to switch out the rack and pinion.

@dmimcg 2 ай бұрын

The new Toyota Tundra is priced 25% higher for the 24 model year over the 23 year. BUT, they are discounting it 10%. Plus it has a new turbo engine that is already a failure. They were hoping you didn't notice. FJB and F Toyota and their greed. We are keeping our old trucks. I own two homes- both paid off and drive a 2005 Truck- also paid off. Loans are SCAMS. Pay cash for what you can afford.

@MyLifeThai371 2 ай бұрын

Yep. In 2023 I priced out a brand new Corolla that was $21,000. Here in 2024 MSRP is $25,000.

@frankpeletz1818 Ай бұрын

The engine can barely make it to 30,000 miles-Toyota is recalling all of them.

@seanharley6432 Ай бұрын

Here! Here! I second your comment!

@garyfrancis6193 Ай бұрын

Who has a million dollars in cash to buy a house?

@dmimcg Ай бұрын

@@garyfrancis6193 The drug industry does about 100 billion a year in sales. Lot of money to BUY stuff. The media doesn't like to talk about the illegal drug business.

@olabodefehintola4251 2 ай бұрын

504,687miles... 2012 camry.

@robinholbrook8296 2 ай бұрын

My 2011 Camry has 224,000 miles

@drbassface 2 ай бұрын

Bravo!

@VinceEnclaveJohnson 2 ай бұрын

I feel like the 2010s were the final years of car reliability

@charlesschauer8927 2 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@noreenn6976 2 ай бұрын

Wow, that's a lot of miles!

@MrMleewilson 2 ай бұрын

The problem is you don't pay a little more for a new car, you pay a lot more for a new car. And there's nothing you can do to a used car that costs as much as buying a new car.

@alanj9978 2 ай бұрын

As long as the used car isn't an EV, that is.

@Stranger_In_The_Alps 2 ай бұрын

As a used bmw owner: challenge accepted 😢

@mrshadow8096 2 ай бұрын

For the price of a new car you can get several aftermarket upgrades for a beater car making the beater run a hell alot better than new

@moniquebowens800 Ай бұрын

I strongly agree 💯

@Lieutenantkaiya 2 ай бұрын

It's funny because there are tons of reliable luxury cars you can get with low mileage (low 100ks) power heated seats, digital displays, back up cameras, FROM THE 90s. So many cars owned by elderly people and kept in pristine condition. My husband is a car buff and we've never had to do a repair over $500 on any of these.

@jeanclaude7018 2 ай бұрын

Anything on the Ford Panther platform is is that category. There's a reason cops and taxi companies love Crown Vics and Grand Marquis. They run them 24 hours a day.

@Lieutenantkaiya 2 ай бұрын

@@jeanclaude7018 Currently on the look out for a decent Lincoln Towncar. Some really clean ones pop up from time to time for $8-10k. Trying our best to find a Cartier trim or Signature for added fanciness. We did have a 2001 Grand Marquis and it was great but the heat didn't work whomp whomp.

@g.t.richardson6311 2 ай бұрын

@@jeanclaude7018 grand marquis for sure We had my wife’s grandfathers 1989 for many years after he died in 1997, around 2015… special event car and long trips.

@ericcaves7530 2 ай бұрын

My car is older than I am, lol. My 83 Impala is on its 41st year of service, with mileage undeterminable, and is thriving! Always starts, shifts and stops, and still delivers (even exceeded a couple of times, in the right conditions) the advertised average MPG. I couldn't have asked for a better car

@mikesteelheart Ай бұрын

Which engine; 305?

@ericcaves7530 Ай бұрын

@@mikesteelheart 3/4 of that. 229 V6

@mikesteelheart Ай бұрын

@@ericcaves7530 Nice car with classic box styling, rides way better than new cars, you can fix almost anything on it yourself with cheap parts. The V8's weren't much faster back then and worse mileage. Only real negative is rust proofing, don't drive it in winter salt unless it's a beater lol.

@ericcaves7530 Ай бұрын

@@mikesteelheart It's my daily. I do keep a close eye on such things, though. The frame is holding up well, and I found some spray paint that matches her color closely enough, where touch ups are needed.

@malcolmschenot6352 10 күн бұрын

I love the '80s Impalas. I used to drive taxi in '80-81 in New York and there were lots of them. Tanks.

@lindylou3519 2 ай бұрын

We’ve driven our cars for the past 20 yrs “til the wheels fall off” simply because we liked our cars & loved not having a car payment.

@cjhoward409 2 ай бұрын

Same 😊

@buyallmeans425 2 ай бұрын

Went through a divorce 25 years ago and "had" to buy a clunker for 500.00. drove that 5 years with few problems. I never went back to new... I just buy 2500.00 clunkers and maybe put a 1000.00 into them. Ta da! Another five years of transportation taken care of.

@johnportilla4978 2 ай бұрын

Michael my truck died during the pandemic. No way was I going to pay 20K over sticker price, so I put a rebuilt motor in it. That was 2 1/2 years ago and the truck is still running strong. 🙏

@suzeldoodlebugs2568 2 ай бұрын

My transmission went out on mine during COVID and I replaced it with 250,000 miles on the car.

@johnportilla4978 2 ай бұрын

@@suzeldoodlebugs2568 my truck had 315K when the motor died

@aaz1992 2 ай бұрын

Wisely done

@cameronjenkins5304 2 ай бұрын

I am 40, and I have 4 cars my entire life. 88 Buick Century, 96 Ford Contour, 03 Mit Lancer, 14 Mit Outlander Sport. I have 140,000 miles on it. Only Oil changes and Tires needed changing over the years.

@donchoq 2 ай бұрын

Good for you!!! I'm 62 and have had 5. 61 Oldsmobile, 74 Maverick, 82 Corolla, 92 Sable and my current 97 Cadillac. Have never owned a new car. Was taught to make do with what you had!

@mjngp 2 ай бұрын

40 years old here as well I drive a 2007 Toyota Yaris sedan which I bought in 2010 and wife drives 2010 Honda Fit we are planning on driving them till the wheels come off and we are a month away from paying off our house as well Previously before the Yaris I owned an Opel Corsa,

@the_kombinator 2 ай бұрын

Haha 42 and I've had 50+ albeit if you take the first 40 of them they're probably worth as much as one of yours when new ;)

@g.t.richardson6311 2 ай бұрын

I’m 63 and have had 4 cars 1979 olds delta 88, bought from dad … only 3 years till 1987 Then a Company car (doesn’t count) 1988 olds Cierra.. 1988 to 2005 best car ever, finally rusted out, holes in floor 2005 ford escape… 2005.. 2014 (then kids used it till 2020) 2012 ford escape .. 2014 to present ..

@gregorymalchuk272 2 ай бұрын

@@g.t.richardson6311 Why didn't you rustproof a gem like the Cutlass Ciera?

@frankrizzo3922 2 ай бұрын

I've got old 1990' Dodge pickup.. I rebuilt engine, transmission, new clutch, exhaust system, tires, brakes etc.runs like new... drive it another 20 years!! ❤

@makalu877 2 ай бұрын

2000 Toyota Tundra Limited ,175,000 miles, bought brand new. I've put 2 new starter motors in it, 1 timing belt, 3 or 4 Batteries ,the original Toyota battery lasted 9 years ! The original transmission fluid is still in it, shifts like a champ. It looks like its brand new when it's washed, and it will probably outlive me. I'm 73

@searchforthetruth1998 2 ай бұрын

I LOVE Toyota trucks. I inherited the love for them from my late father. I currently own a 2019 Tacoma SR with 29k on it. I plan on keeping it forever. It’s my work/only truck.

@makalu877 2 ай бұрын

@@searchforthetruth1998 Yeah, just keep it, a Toyota won't let you down.

@ffddbp11 2 ай бұрын

It's high time, for a transmission fluid flush and refill. 😅

@SafeEffective-ls2pl 2 ай бұрын

Mine has 330K miles and runs like new. One alternator and two water pumps are the only "major" repairs.

@BillLaBrie 2 ай бұрын

“Original transmission fluid” isn’t the flex you think it is…

@timsimmons9995 2 ай бұрын

The "Cash for Clunkers" boondoggle was a massive waste of money, seriously harmed the middle and lower class, and was horrible for the environment because it took a lot of fixable cars, and all their 2nd hand parts, and destroyed them.

@AdiposePhin 2 ай бұрын

Reminds me of the video of the NYC mayor bragging about destroying boatloads of repo'ed motorcycles with a front end loader, ya know...instead of selling them and making money. Look up the video. It enrages me as a motorcycle enthusiast.

@Falconlibrary 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Obama.

@chadwells7562 2 ай бұрын

How is it a boondoggle when that was the intent of the government and its captive mega corps? Design, not accident.

@thelastmohicaneagleeye6581 2 ай бұрын

It did none of those things, the problem with cash for clunkers was it didn't give enough of a monetary subsidy to purchase a new and more efficient and less polluting car

@timsimmons9995 2 ай бұрын

@@thelastmohicaneagleeye6581 Your understanding is FALSE. 1) It cost taxpayers almost $3 Billion. 2) It removed probably tens of thousands of vehicles that could have instead been repaired, causing a NET LOSS of good reliable affordable vehicles for middle and lower class people. 3) The total carbon emissions reduction was effectively zero, and could be argued to have been counter productive because producing a new vehicle is less eco-friendly than fixing an old lesser efficient one. Even the most fuel efficient cars, are rarely more environmentally friendly than keeping an older working one e.g. even improving MPGs from 15 to 30, requires around 10 years or 100,000 miles to break even because it takes a LOT of energy/oil to manufacture a new car. Consider, many new cars don't last 10 years, so those are all losses.... Anyway, the point is that the lower/middle classes all got hurt by the program, which had little if any positive impact.

@richboy3860 2 ай бұрын

The only reason I am a rich boy is I drive a 16 year old American beater. Trust me, older American cars can last that long if you take good care of them

@Abitibidoug Ай бұрын

That's been my past experience also.

@mymaltesebaby8532 2 ай бұрын

"People are keeping these cars longer" as 2:52 Michael walks past 2 late model Porsche's in the same driveway.

@tonyrappa4611 2 ай бұрын

I made a huge mistake 2 times in my life Regarding cars. Getting rid of a car that was Fundamentally sound no problems To get a New fancy car both times it bit me in the ass financially.

@robertpierpont2262 2 ай бұрын

if you learned from that then I guess thats a positive.. should have learned the first time tho...lol

@tonyrappa4611 2 ай бұрын

@@robertpierpont2262 The second time I did it was thirty years ago

@robertpierpont2262 2 ай бұрын

@@tonyrappa4611 ah well you are good then, nice job!

@linmal2242 2 ай бұрын

I did the exact same with some electric planes. Small mistake, but a lesson learned !

@DudeSweet072 2 ай бұрын

I am tempted all the time like that. I just need to be happy with what i have, its awesome.

@9MagTV 2 ай бұрын

Still Driving My 2008 Honda Odyssey 126k Miles. 4 Cars No Note..

@kevinberta8741 2 ай бұрын

2014 with 301k. Those things will last!

@lro001 2 ай бұрын

Oh yeah….2012 Honda odyssey 176,000 miles & still runs like a champ.

@thebryster240 2 ай бұрын

2 cars 1 suv, no note hell yes

@CarlaQuattlebaum 2 ай бұрын

@@r3tr0sp3ct3r Wow!

@BaileyC98 2 ай бұрын

2012 Kia Soul 220K miles. My dad just helped me replace the timing parts in it.

@ChrisTopher-vs9zz 2 ай бұрын

My 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager minivan is 28 years old. It's got about 170,000 Mi on it. And it's still going strong!

@brandonh.8882 2 ай бұрын

My daily driver is an 07 Escape Work truck is a 02 F-250 Both run and drive just fine! I used to daily drive my 86 F-250 but it gets horrible gas mileage and with the price of gas these days forget it. ALL of my vehicles i bought and paid cash for, one of the best feelings in the world!

@sierrasky2491 2 ай бұрын

I drove a 2000 Corolla stick shift with hand-cranked Windows and just gave it up a couple months ago. Because I kept that car and it was maintenance-free, it helped me to save money for retirement. A car can make or break your entire savings plan for your entire 40 year working life.

@DStabs720 2 ай бұрын

Hell yeah! I still drive my 1990 corolla. Honestly the best car ever made. They are money saving tools.

@LDrosophila 2 ай бұрын

Do you miss it?

@sierrasky2491 2 ай бұрын

@@LDrosophila yes

@sierrasky2491 2 ай бұрын

@@DStabs720 yes! That car is your ticket to a big fat retirement plan sitting on a beach.

@jeffbguarino 2 ай бұрын

I prefer hand cranked windows. If your power fails you can't open the window. If you drive into a river, good luck getting your window down no electricity. The electric motor on my driver side failed and I fixed it. You never have to fix hand cranks. But I really thing the hand cranks must be more expensive and that is why they are obsolete.

@donaldthetruthseeker-es3nu 2 ай бұрын

I'm driving a car 22 years old. Unless a major collision happens, I have no choice to drive it at least another 5 to 10 years. Wages are not keeping up with inflation.

@GirlNextDoor1968 2 ай бұрын

Nope they sure are not keeping up with inflation. But Janet Yellin thinks all is fine🤔 In an interview last week she said wages are up and are covering the high costs so everything’s fine. I could barely believe my ears! That’s just really bad!

@bartfart2123 2 ай бұрын

my cummins is 22 years old and has 625,000 miles on it. bought it new in 02. simple . diy friendly. dependable. just love it.

@Megzamani 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for all the great information.

@jaybartlett2561 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2003 GX470 and you’re damn right I am! 😂 Last thing I need to juggle is another car payment. My head unit doesn’t work so no stereo and I can’t tell what temp my hvac is set on…and I couldn’t care less.

@JudiShortridge 2 ай бұрын

Couldn’t care less

@jaybartlett2561 2 ай бұрын

@@JudiShortridge good looking out 🙌🏻

@HackersSun 2 ай бұрын

I hate modern cars, they're all like toy cars with the plastic shells Pbbft. I like the metal shells

@melissasmess2773 2 ай бұрын

That's an expensive engine model to do repairs on!

@danielj3010 2 ай бұрын

Love that truck

@reallybadaim118 2 ай бұрын

Just rebuilt my transmission in my 2000 Ford F-150. Drives perfectly. I ain't making those new truck payments. They can choke on them. And if i need a motor I'll drag one out of a salvage and install it.

@Mari-lv1rd 2 ай бұрын

thats right! my old cars are great!i have trouble finding a mechanic who knows how to work with a carburetor. i guess they only teach them fuel injection in school. 😢

@Dirte_Woods 2 ай бұрын

I have a 1989 Mustang. $35/mo insurance. I installed a brand new fuel pump, alternator, PS pump, water pump, all new suspension parts, new short block, transmission is rebuilt. Cost me $10,000 including the cost of the car. It starts every time.

@390WagonMaster 2 ай бұрын

I'm a "boomer", my Dad taught me how to fix and maintain my vehicle. I service all of our vehicles and keep them in good running order. Young people " don't have time" for this. Well yes you do.... pull your face away from the phone/computer. People waste sooooo much time on this stuff:( Another great video Michael.

@haveanotherpinacolada 2 ай бұрын

Kids growing up raised only by their mum are never going to be taught any of these skills.

@jorgehuerta9593 2 ай бұрын

My dad didn't teach me shit I taught myself

@BuddyTheWolfYT 2 ай бұрын

KZfaq videos inspired me to work on my own car

@the_kombinator 2 ай бұрын

GenX/Millenial here - I have more tools in my garage to fix our cars with than most millenials have game titles on Steam.

@REXYofthe501st 2 ай бұрын

I'm 23 and want a 52 hudson hornet and either a 1970 gmc suburban or truck or a 50-70 f100

@user-oj8jz6db4c 2 ай бұрын

Not too mention the poor quality of new vehicles. Dealers can't repair them. EVs are so expensive to repair thay are routinely junked.

@bovnycccoperalover3579 2 ай бұрын

EVs are a scam.

@maggiesmom188 2 ай бұрын

I don't know if this co-worker was telling the truth, however, she had a new car and said she couldn't get back to the office because her new car was updating its computer. At that moment, I was certain that I will not be buying a new car EVER. My 2012 Kia Sorento will be driven until "the wheels fall off"! I was involved in a Hit and Run back in Nov. 2023 and my insurance paid out enough money that I had the damage fixed AND I went ahead and had all the dents and scratches repaired on the whole car and had the whole thing painted white. Everyone at work thought I had a brand new car and honestly, with a new paint job and a $200 interior detail, I literally do have a "new" car! I love it.

@maggiesmom188 2 ай бұрын

@@surfboard396 dont jinx me!!!!

@kurtrussell5228 2 ай бұрын

Yes, she was lying

@Matt2023 2 ай бұрын

The truth is, you need to work on being a better judge of character. Being Maggie's mom, you should know better.

@maggiesmom188 2 ай бұрын

@@Matt2023 LOL

@wtk6069 2 ай бұрын

My wife has a new car, but I'm more than happy with my 20 year old Jeep. I love the old WJs with the inline 6, personally. I think I have maybe five or six grand in it, including repairs.

@Shillmehowtolive 2 ай бұрын

Nice I love WJs. My main daily is a well kept ZJ with almost 300,000 miles.

@StarofB 2 ай бұрын

Its nice even for all the people to have somebody speaking out the truth.

@johnemanolis 2 ай бұрын

As a retired High School Auto Shop Instructor. I have the capacity to repair my own vehicles. I have a 92 Ford Flareside. 290,000 and counting. Even if I have to replace the engine. It's still worth it. Easy to repair and insure.

@MrWill-ng8dg 2 ай бұрын

Am also master mechanic. I restored a very nice 1966 Ford F100 Flareside. I own a conversion 1990 Chevy K2500 that I just put a new crate 350 engine in. It was absolutely worth it, and runs awesome. Same here. If I ever have to replace the transmission or whatever no worries, all very affordable.

@silvercharm9507 2 ай бұрын

We get our car fixed at the auto repair class at the high school on the campus where my husband works. Or hubs fixes it himself.

@ah-yp6vp 2 ай бұрын

Ford's small block Windsor's and 300, hands down best motors ever.

@Jeannified 2 ай бұрын

My husband and I keep our cars forever! They are so expensive these days, that it makes financial sense for us to take care off f them as best we can, and not buy new ones.

@corinth1121 2 ай бұрын

The wheels will fall off if the pressed in wheel bearing completely fails....get those changes and your corolla should make it to 300, 400k

@calvinmcdowell8328 2 ай бұрын

Warren Buffet says a car is to get you from point A to point B why buy a new car just because you want a new one? Mine has 215k just replaced the transmission $3k The dealer wants to charge me $500 to replace the EGR valve $300 for the part and $200 for labor to disconnect a electric connection and two bolts Todays cars are so complicated with cameras sensors and luxury can’t afford them anymore

@georgeharleydavidsonrider156 2 ай бұрын

Long live the internal combustion engine. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

@Abitibidoug Ай бұрын

I'll keep my old petrol fueled car as long as possible. That will buy more time to work out the bugs of electric cars.

@noreenn6976 2 ай бұрын

2007 Corolla 244k miles, best car I've ever owned, runs great, going to drive it until the wheels fall off.

@magicparkmemories 2 ай бұрын

My son has a 2007 Toyota Corolla and has 80,000 miles. He is accountant and working remotely the last 7 years

@Ja56780 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2008 Corolla and only 75k miles on it. I have a work car given to me that I’ve been using for eight years. I can buy a car cash if I wanted to but I’d rather save my money, sell my townhome, and buy a house when the market corrects.

@Teena6565 2 ай бұрын

Both of my kids have 2006 Corollas pushing 200k miles. Bulletproof vehicles.

@handleyobusiness 2 ай бұрын

I drive a 2010 ford focus with 245000 miles. $25 gets me a full tank. Best car deal I ever gotten.

@dibari22 2 ай бұрын

People always should've been keeping their cars until the wheels fall off. I bought a new 4runner in 2018 with the intent of driving it for the rest of my life (I was 38 at that time). I take great care of it and it's already a historically reliable vehicle. Fingers crossed it'll last me until my 80s

@aaz1992 2 ай бұрын

It will last if you keep replacing parts as needed. Good luck

@donchoq 2 ай бұрын

I'm driving a 1997 Cadillac Deville. I get 30-32 mpg on the highway and 20-21 around town. That Northstar engine is the best. I'll drive it until it collapses! I also like the AM/FM radio with a cassette deck!😆

@johnf9596 2 ай бұрын

I had a 98 Deville I gave it away two months ago to Habitat for Humanity nobody wanted it and I did the north star performance engine head studs myself was garage kept till new I’m in the Northeast. I live in a wealthy area

@Toby_Flenderson 2 ай бұрын

You are speaking the truth, subscribed.

@rogerk.8600 2 ай бұрын

I drive a '68 buick. The wheels already fell off, but i glue them back on! I always carry extra glue.

@robertmanley2687 2 ай бұрын

Big back seat perfect for the drive-in.

@surfboard396 2 ай бұрын

@@robertmanley2687where are there still drive ins in the country? 😮

@TheAlicelagoon 2 ай бұрын

@@surfboard396Stephens City Virginia Family Drive In, built in 1956.

@larkatmic 2 ай бұрын

That was my Dads car growing up. It was a white Skylark. Beautiful

@surfboard396 2 ай бұрын

@@TheAlicelagoon That is so cool. I wish there were still drive ins here but another piece of Americana is being torn down. 👋🏽

@ogototgo 2 ай бұрын

I'm 74 and have a 96 Camry ( bought new) with 200k miles. I now put 6k miles on it per year and it runs like new. I will keep this low maintenance car forever. For a backup I have a 2006 Yaris with less than 100k miles on it. I also sold my 2000 Avalon with 300k miles on it. Buy a Toyota and drive it forever. With the new prices I'll never have another new car.

@surfboard396 2 ай бұрын

At your age you don’t need a new car. 👋🏽

@ogototgo 2 ай бұрын

@@surfboard396 If I go somewhere I'll fly and rent one, or if outside the U.S., take public transit.

@surfboard396 2 ай бұрын

@@ogototgo yes sir. 👋🏽

@bentar450 2 ай бұрын

Bought it new !!?? with 200k miles ? .... Doesn't sound new ...

@joycedudzinski9415 2 ай бұрын

Got it new..zero miles..NOW present time 200,000 miles

@jacoballred 2 ай бұрын

Truth is. Buying used vehicles is profitable. Sometimes people practically give them away. Every vehicle has issues new or used. Be your own mechanic.

@midos67channel24 Ай бұрын

My car is 40 years old & my 2 trucks are 29 & 21 years old. They all run and are daily drivers.

@truthseeker2289 2 ай бұрын

I daily drive a 2000 Honda CrV awd, manual trans, 323k miles. Runs great. I've never owned a brand new car or had a car note. I'm a master mechanic... in the business 27 years. Half a million miles, no sweat. As long as parts are available, this thing will keep rolling.

@80808O 2 ай бұрын

Parts are starting to get annoying now. Had to get a factory iacv from japan. With shipping it was cheaper than factory here in the states.

@Oskarlegy 2 ай бұрын

Same here 00 AWD rd1 stick but only with 113k

@winskypinsky 2 ай бұрын

Michael you are right on target with this. Two years ago, at the beginning of the sanctions against Russia, The Duran pointed out a month by month slow down of our Western economies. They started with the increase of gas, to food, to job loss to homes. They said in the first few months the masses won’t notice, but give it 6 months people will start seeing that prices have skyrocketed and in two years they won’t even recognize their country. Well, as a Canadian and your neighbour, I can honestly say I no longer recognize my country. We can’t get to the polls fast enough. Whatever is going on, is by design.

@vapeking466 2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately it's all by design brought by The World Economic Forum..

@matthewronson5218 2 ай бұрын

“If voting made any difference they wouldn't let us do it.” ― Mark Twain

@lanialost1320 2 ай бұрын

What is going to the polls going to achieve? Same coin, flip side.

@r-anne7375 2 ай бұрын

@@lanialost1320 Think back to almost 4 years ago. We were in good shape as opposed to today. Our country is going down fast. It's really scary. That's why you vote.

@RemdiBrolton 2 ай бұрын

yeah right. like evrybody forget about printing few trillion dollars just before that. its all the sanction guys! let them go.

@Izaakwalton_ 2 ай бұрын

I really like your methodology and how you present your material. The walk and talk really works. Your delivering a lot of information which could arguably be boring but at least you have this background moving as you're explaining material which improves the attraction of watching your videos I have to say. Good on you!

@user-xg6yc8ho3w 2 ай бұрын

The most relaxing time of my life was living across the street from the beach and NOT owning a car. Just walking, biking to wherever I needed to go or using the bus/tram/train. It helped that I lived in an area that had great public transport. Once in awhile I would rent a car for a day or get an Uber ride if I really wanted to. Life was way simpler and better, not worrying about scratches and dings on my car, washing it, concentrating on driving, insurance, registration, car payments, damage and maintenance etc. Going to get myself back into that situation asap.

@Shillmehowtolive 2 ай бұрын

That does sound nice ngl.

@jennc8554 2 ай бұрын

I’m 53 and been driving since 16 never had a car payment.

@surfboard396 2 ай бұрын

Are you stealing your cars? 😂👋🏽

@bentar450 2 ай бұрын

Same 57 .... All my cars were at least 10years old

@robertpierpont2262 2 ай бұрын

damn Im also 53 & have been driving since 16 & have never once had a car payment either.. way to go buddy!! There are not a lot out there like us!!!

@gregorylyon1004 2 ай бұрын

How did you manage that?? Are you driving antique farm equipment?? LOL

@jennc8554 2 ай бұрын

@@surfboard396 payed cash

@NotTelling51 2 ай бұрын

Driven new cars and trucks all my adult life. For the last 10 yrs I'm in a 2008 Camry with 244k miles. No way am I going to buy a new vehicle and support these insane car companies. Let them all go broke.

@darksideofthemoon7332 2 ай бұрын

2020 Chevy Silverado pickup truck bought new in Aug 2020. Currently 4754 miles on it. Retired Disabled Veteran. Oil changes once a year. Never even had a tire rotation yet. I’m 55. I’ll drive this truck until I croak. Still looks brand new being garaged. Tank of gas every 3 or so months. I’ll continue eating popcorn in the bleachers as I watch Rome burn…

@snackler6102 2 ай бұрын

Disable the AFM while you still have lifters, unless its a 2500

@darksideofthemoon7332 2 ай бұрын

@@snackler6102 it’s a 4.3L VORTEC V-6. Would it be worth it?

@snackler6102 2 ай бұрын

@@darksideofthemoon7332 Those didn’t come with AFM being a 6 cyl and thus better able to keep the EPA happy (ecotec 4.3s did, but those came out later), also proven reliable bulletproof engine for decades… 2nd gen 350 with 2 cylinders hacked off, you made the right choice

@misterrobert6799 Ай бұрын

He don't have the vortec.

@darksideofthemoon7332 Ай бұрын

@@misterrobert6799 you’re correct. My bad. I have the 4.3L Ecotec3.

@theskydiverdriver7193 2 ай бұрын

Bought a '60 chev apache truck at a farm auction last year for 1800. Had almost new tires, everything works, it has a basic 235 inline 6 with perfect compression. It has 68,000 original miles. Parts are super affordable. It's easily self maintable. With Haggerty's insurance, it costs me 150 bucks a year, not a month, a year.

@Su-Jo 2 ай бұрын

I'm still driving my 2000 Saturn wagon and I LOVE IT! No car payment, low insurance, and it runs and runs. I just keep up with normal maintenance and I'm good to go!

@aafjeyakubu5124 2 ай бұрын

I had a 1997 SL. By the time I hit around 70k miles, it was burning oil at nearly the same rate as gasoline. Sold it around 120k miles. Other than the oil burning, it was a great car.

@Su-Jo 2 ай бұрын

@@aafjeyakubu5124 gosh, I'm sorry to hear that! Maybe you just got a lemon? I've been so lucky with my car. It's as steady as they come.

@corvettesbme 2 ай бұрын

I just purchased a 2016 used KIA. After my original new 03 Ford Escape died . Great truck though! Keep up maintenance! I could never afford a car payment. AND the newer the car, you can't work on the new ones.

@sunnyd4734 2 ай бұрын

@aafjeyakubu5124 I had a 1993 Saturn SL2 that burned a quart of oil each month from day one. Car was totaled at 177,000 miles and one of the happiest days of my life. EVERYTHING went wrong with that piece of junk several times over. Afterward bought a new Honda and drove it 17 years. Just bought a new Toyota. No more American cars for me.

@gregorylyon1004 2 ай бұрын

I thought that all the Saturns were in the junkyard???

@afrodite9801 2 ай бұрын

I always did this. Certified pre owned and drive until it implodes. I will never lease or finance a car.

@surfboard396 2 ай бұрын

The wheels fell off mine, can we carpool? 😂

@JFEnterprize 2 ай бұрын

Yep. A cherry of a vehicle coming off a 3 year lease with low miles and meticulous service records is how my old boss purchased his cord explorers. Still new but much of the depreciation hit has been taken. Def what I’m doing next go around. Be sure to change that tranny fluid and filter 😢

@afrodite9801 2 ай бұрын

@@surfboard396 sure...LOL...we can carpool untll the wheels fall off of mine or the engine explodes, whatever comes first.😅

@Clyde-3195 2 ай бұрын

98 daewoo matiz did 600kkm until it was so badly rusted it didn't pass inspection. 100% reliable all its life. Currently driving a 2005 peugeot 307 1.6 diesel. almost 300kkm, driven every day, amazing on fuel, had it for 5 years, 0 issues.

@Bluelinechevy82 2 ай бұрын

I have a 92 Chevy Caprice that I've had since 2007 that is now pushing 300,000 miles and runs better than anything made in the 2020s. Plus, it's nice being to have a car that I don't have to take to stealership to get worked on.

@kzen848 2 ай бұрын

2012 Lexus Rx 350. 212,000 miles. Driving it into the ground. Awesome car. Super reliable.

@mowtivatedmechanic1172 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2013 Lexus. I won’t let the wheels fall off. Just Keepin her on the road. She’s a good loyal car. Good shape n all.

@RonaldSkancke 2 ай бұрын

You are driving too much carbon footprint.

@Ziegfried82 2 ай бұрын

@@RonaldSkancke I don't think he cares, I know I sure don't.

@pia9343 2 ай бұрын

2005 Lexus RX 330, 186k miles. No problems.

@elizabethblane201 2 ай бұрын

Me too! Such a classic reliable car. They are EVERYWHERE because people drive them forever! I have only 130,000 miles, though.

@pnketia 2 ай бұрын

You're right about people keeping their cars until they fall apart. A friend of mine who owns a dealership said the quality of trade-ins is at its lowest point that he has ever seen because people are keeping them 10-15 years. He said he cannot resell them and make a profit so he sends them all to auctions.

@DobermanMom70 2 ай бұрын

I love my old 2004 manual BMW Z4 with only 23K miles on it….it’s a blast, but I especially love it because it’s paid off!! I’ll drive it until I can’t get out of it anymore lol, but I’m only 54 yrs old!

@Michael-hv5nf 2 ай бұрын

Yep that’s me. 2008 Tacoma with 350,000miles and going strong 💪.

@fireguy615 2 ай бұрын

I daily a 24 year old Lexus GS400 with 208K miles it has a V8 that gives me 20/26. That was the type of engineering you got back then for your money. I fully intend on driving it until the end of the world.

@johnrodgers2171 2 ай бұрын

I wouldn't want an EV at any price because I live in a hundred year old building in Queens NY. There are zero ways to charge it for many miles. They actually don't want people to own a car at all here

@recabitejehonadab2654 2 ай бұрын

So many negatives to owning an EV.

@gumerzambrano 2 ай бұрын

Why would you own a car in NYC?

@johnrodgers2171 2 ай бұрын

@gumerzambrano You need a car in part's of the outer boroughs. Bus and subway are an afterthought unless your going to or from Manhattan. I need to go to Long Island, Staten island and New Jersey often

@eek1759 2 ай бұрын

Are EV batteries still so expensive that it's better just to buy another car?

@analyticalhabitrails9857 2 ай бұрын

Lolol! They don't want you to drive, so get your good tennis shoes set to walk!!

@800_k_7 2 ай бұрын

Hi Michael Bordenaro, I really enjoy the way you go about making your video.. I am surprised how you are able to walk and still maintain your line of thought. Here in the Dominican republic the price for food, gas and everything else is off the roof. Thank you for sharing!

@BuffBun 2 ай бұрын

I daily an old 79 firebird that i bought for $500 back in 2010 as my first car for highschool, didnt run, didnt even have brakes, put it back together within a few months with help from some friends, been driving it ever since, its not fast, but that old 305 with the 3 speed auto has been reliable, gas mileage may vary but reliability never stops, she always drives me where i need to go

@E.Allen1 2 ай бұрын

98 Civic over here! Only 138k miles and counting 🥰🚗

@eggbertbootwhistle4105 2 ай бұрын

06 Volvo S80 here, 111k for me. Bought it for 2900 a few months ago.

@tamaralong3916 2 ай бұрын

I am a diesel mechanic and I drive a 2003 excursion. It has 170,000 miles on it, it's been paid off for a LONG time. It will be my only and last vehicle. I have customers who have purchase new diesel pickups that cost between 80 and 100,000.00. Their payments are well over 1,000.00 a month! Many of the emissions systems sensors are already on national back order! In addition, any vehicle built after 2016 has an automatic engine shut off that can be triggered wordlessly and remotely. That's right, if Big Brother decides you aren't going to drive your car, they can just push a button and shut it off. But of course they would never do that right?

@p.granger8824 2 ай бұрын

That’s right. I was talking to a guy driving one of these new diesel trucks. He told me you had to put in this additive into it or It Would Stop Running after a set amount of miles after the low level warning. He called this additive Cow Piss because no one knew what it was. lol.

@bluoval3481 2 ай бұрын

@@p.granger8824 I believe it's diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which is composed partly of urea. Piss contains the same chemical - wild!

@crankychris2 2 ай бұрын

No one needs a new car. I'm 71, and have only bought one new vehicle, a 1982 Econoline van. In 2007, while driving across the 7 mile bridge my front axle spindle snapped and I lost a wheel. Since my Ford warranty had expired, once I scraped to a stop, I realized that I would need a replacement vehicle. Only one wheel came off, but I can honestly say that I drove the wheel off my Ford. Here is a tip: Conchs, cops, and especially conch cops don't appreciate you parking on the 7 mile bridge and blocking both lanes in a 3 wheeled van. Who knew? They have strange parking rules in Monroe county. Like Anita Bryant used to sing, "Be a friendly Floridian, put on a sunshine smile". I didn't see anyone smiling that day, not even the cops that eventually showed up and wrote me a ticket for Hazardous Parking. Good thing I was a local, they aren't so friendly if you aren't.

@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564 2 ай бұрын

I've driven that bridge many times and always wondered what would happen if you broke down.

@MoBarclay 2 ай бұрын

2007 FJ Cruiser. Still running nicely. 110K miles on it. Also no need to update my car when you work remote 4 days a week, only drive in once a week. The ability to save is chef’s kiss 👨🏼‍🍳

@hannw7 2 ай бұрын

i'm driving my car until it dies. In fact, I just spent $1K on repairs today. Whatever it takes. It's a 2018 with only 33K miles and I'm taking excellent care of it because I know I won't be getting another car for a very long time.

@vivablitzkrieg 2 ай бұрын

$1k on a car that only has 33k miles? Must be a domestic brand.

@cfltheman 2 ай бұрын

It is better to have an older car that can easily be repaired by anyone than a newer one that can only be repaired by the manufacturer.

@12yearssober 2 ай бұрын

@@vivablitzkrieg A set of tires and brakes can cost that much.

@aaron___6014 2 ай бұрын

That's a lot for a 2018

@pokedope534 2 ай бұрын

Shoutout to my 2011 camry for never giving up on me or leaving me stranded lol. Paid it off 5 years ago and still runs like a top at 210k miles. Idc if it's boring or not appealing, it's appealing to my bank account! Learn to do some easy maintenance on your own and you'll save even more. Good day everyone!

@abbasgirl8153 2 ай бұрын

Went from sports car to a camry in 2000 when I got pregnant. "BESSIE", my now ex still has her and she runs well! When we divorced 5 years ago, it had 300+l

@waldog38 2 ай бұрын

2007 Camry, 154K miles rock solid. 2010 Honda Pilot 215k Miles. My daily driver, built like a tank. Never left me stranded. Thought I lost it for moment when the STEALERSHIP recommended new engine for misfire. Turns out it was tube-seal and spark plugs. Driving till the wheels fall off.

@Jay7682 2 ай бұрын

I have a paid off 2016 Camry. My 3rd Camry. They've never, ever let me down. Barely over 100K on the miles on my 2016. Love it.

@CJColvin 2 ай бұрын

@@abbasgirl8153What happened and wha5 caused the divorce?

@phoebejeebee 2 ай бұрын

Camry's are very, very good cars....and safe.

@user-ty2yb1iy2o Ай бұрын

Bought my Hummer in 2007 new. Still driving it 17 years later. Been paid off a long time. Only go 1 place for maintenance. They are great and honest. Always do what they say. Never scrimp on maintenance. She is a beauty and looks just as beautiful today as the day I drove it out of the dealer!

@themaskedtalker2171 2 ай бұрын

My old Tacoma is 25 years old. It's still going strong, and I'm gonna keep it until it can't run anymore.

@TrishReports 2 ай бұрын

I bought a 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 new with 0% interest. Now that was a deal!

@robertmanley2687 2 ай бұрын

The best endorsement I seen for Toyota Trucks was the Taliban

@thecrippledhandyman 2 ай бұрын

To bad Toyota doesn't have any 0%interest. On a nice vehicle

@TrishReports 2 ай бұрын

@@thecrippledhandyman That would be great for 2024.

@tarikviaer-mcclymont5762 2 ай бұрын

@robertmanley2687 it's a shame they couldn't capitalize on the vehicles durability in harsh terrain

@gregorylyon1004 2 ай бұрын

Zero percent loans are gone. Lenders can't loan you money for free. So I guess that you'll have to drive your old iron vehicle. LOL

@stevenmccallan9202 2 ай бұрын

Celebrated my Tacoma's 20th birthday recently. 350k miles and running well. I take care of it and it's like an old pair of jeans to me. No intention of ever selling it. I try to keep the money in my pocket.

@captainnutzlos3816 2 ай бұрын

There is a trick until the wheels fall of, keep the vehicle in shape 😅. My old 814 lorry is 30 years old, but is in very good condition ! Depends all on how much love you put in it

@Marc816 2 ай бұрын

I have been driving a 2001 Olds Aurora 4.0 since 2000, bought new back then. It turned out to have much more power than I had expected & also has the best A/C of any car I've ever been in.

@malcolmschenot6352 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis I bought in 2013 for $3500. It had 40k miles when I bought it, 113k miles now. It runs and drives fabulously well and I'll drive it to my grave.

@AmarisKrisla 2 ай бұрын

😊

@JJ-mh3hb 2 ай бұрын

You probably spend more on gas 😂

@gregorylyon1004 2 ай бұрын

It doesn't sound like you can afford a car in today's market anyway

@malcolmschenot6352 2 ай бұрын

@JJ-mh3hb About the same as a new SUV or better. 18 mpg in town 24 mpg highway. But I don't drive much so it hardly matters.

@malcolmschenot6352 2 ай бұрын

@@gregorylyon1004 No way could I afford a new car. I've never had a new car anyway, since I started driving in 1976. And I've put at least 100k on every used car I've ever driven, and never had a single car payment, and the most I've ever spent on a car was $4500. Most of them were around $3000. My first was a 1962 Impala in-line 6 cyl for $200 I bought in 1977. Drove that for 2 years until it was stolen.

@cmasters007 2 ай бұрын

A real man can fix an old car. I can put a fuel pump in any car and work on it parked on the street.

@nikosolikos 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, its not that hard. I used to just buy one of those books that detail all the repairs for that model. They were very handy.

@surfboard396 2 ай бұрын

It’s not too hard to drop a fuel cell and replace the pump.👋🏽

@julianskinner3697 2 ай бұрын

Real people do this all the time in Aotearoa nz we use second hand cars from Japan and keep them going.

@winniethepoohandeeyore2 2 ай бұрын

Yep, know how to fix what you own.

@marcushennings9513 2 ай бұрын

The problem is that many will discontinue parts after so many years, and DIYers and mechanics will have difficulty locating them. So it may be a good idea to order parts that are prone to fail often beforehand. There's always a salvage yard in a pinch, but no guarantees and who would want to do all that labor just to install a used part, and it may fail and have to be pulled and installed in January when it's 3 degrees. I'd rather just suffer through installing a new part instead of having to pull it too.

@marycollins8215 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@LilyGazou 2 ай бұрын

1989 Toyota truck, 350k, still running strong. 1999 Chevy van, 156k, still running as ever. Looked at newer used cars- prices are ridiculous.

@zx900steve 2 ай бұрын

Exactly! This week I'm investing almost 5000 into two family cars to extend their lifespans to hopefully get another 6 or 7 years out of them ( 14 corolla and 03 dodge neon).... not falling for the new car payment trap anymore! Done being a debt slave!!!!!

@amyhudson1016 2 ай бұрын

That’s what I call taking control. Love it!! ❤❤

@muziklvr7776 Ай бұрын

The Corolla is worth it, the Neon isn't. Replace the Neon with another old Toyota Corolla or Camry.

@zx900steve Ай бұрын

Well we're keeping both! Me and my 17 yr old boy worked on this neon for 12 months bringing it back to life for his first car. So, it's soooo worth it .

@SC-or2ek 2 ай бұрын

I'm still driving my 30 years old toyota previa Bought its used in 02 All the money I save from not buying new car every few year were put to buy 2 rental properties Now all paid off 😅

@kathyschlect4852 2 ай бұрын

Love Previss had one and miss it they were way ahead of their time design wise but transversal mount makes it hard to work on

@douglaseuritt3919 2 ай бұрын

My daily driver is a 1983 CJ-8. I can repair it myself with ordinary tools, insure it for peanuts, licensed it as “historic” so permanent (and cheap) registration and every year I own it, it APPRECIATES!

@mikecrabtree8200 2 ай бұрын

When I was young. Car loans were 24 months. My first new car was 36 months. 6 and 7 years. Those were once house payment time frames.

@BVAutoService 2 ай бұрын

Pay cash for used. Do NOT get into debt or something that depreciates every time youre in it.

@hydroy1 2 ай бұрын

True & smart thinking

@vincentlussier8264 2 ай бұрын

Sure he makes sense! On a new car you loose several grand right when you drive it off the dealers lot and everything goes downhill from there! New cars are money pissed away!

@buddy1155 2 ай бұрын

It is worse, a car depreciates also if you don't use it.

@stevedickson5853 2 ай бұрын

As soon as its left the showroom

@kahlildr 2 ай бұрын

2007 Honda Accord 2.4 has never let me down. 232k miles and still going. Normal stuff like brakes, tires, and alternator or starter. It’s so easy and cheap to maintain an older car especially if you do the work yourself. People act like new cars don’t break down too lol. Might as well try to find a lower mileage older Toyota or Honda and maintain it.