We Fixed our Escalade's Airbag System Under Budget! The Auction HACKS Just Lost out on Thousands!

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Samcrac

Samcrac

Жыл бұрын

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Thanks to MyAirbags we were able to track down all the missing wiring for our Hacked Apart Safety Wiring in the Cheap Auction Cadillac Escalade. Let's install it, restore our seatbelts, and tally up exactly how much it cost to repair!
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@MyAirbags
@MyAirbags Жыл бұрын
Big thanks to Sam for the kind words and the entire Samcrac team for the awesome helpful videos. Glad we could be part of the solution.
@holgermessner851
@holgermessner851 Жыл бұрын
You guys did a wonderful job 👏
@MyAirbags
@MyAirbags Жыл бұрын
@@holgermessner851 thank you 😊
@EETHErian99
@EETHErian99 4 ай бұрын
respect, guys! 👏
@mahatma171
@mahatma171 Жыл бұрын
I have bought, fixed and driven many accident damaged cars myself, some for many years. As long as the repair has been done right, there is literally no reason to lose your mind over it.
@luketc1
@luketc1 Жыл бұрын
Ever been in an accident in one?
@juliusskoglund5638
@juliusskoglund5638 Жыл бұрын
@@luketc1 if the repairs done right there is no problem.😑
@dealerauctionnightmare4689
@dealerauctionnightmare4689 Жыл бұрын
"As long as the repair has been done right"....that's the most important part. I know around my area, they slap them back together in hopes that no one knows what to look for.
@nickit22
@nickit22 Жыл бұрын
​@@dealerauctionnightmare4689 Definitely the most important factor. anything can be repaired it was all made by man. Question is do you wanna make sure it was done right?
@waynepantry7023
@waynepantry7023 Жыл бұрын
@@luketc1 This is not a forum . . .
@darincarlin
@darincarlin Жыл бұрын
Not only would I buy one to fix as my daily driver, I would be proud. Saving money is always a big source of pride for me as well as learning how to fix the issues and be as self sufficient as possible. Thanks for all the hard work!
@tjnucnuc
@tjnucnuc Жыл бұрын
You certainly save money and I’ve considered many times but you won’t get back what you bought it for/put into it and on top cars with rebuilt titles usually sell for about 40-75% less than non salvage vehicles so when you go to resell it prepare to be let down. Now if you don’t have a branded title car then yes by all means.
@327JohnnySS
@327JohnnySS Жыл бұрын
@@tjnucnuc I depends on how damaged it is vs time or money to repair it on your own. As you know you have to remember is it a profit to flip or you are building your dream car? Off subject check out CB media. 🏁
@muskokamike127
@muskokamike127 Жыл бұрын
@@tjnucnuc When I buy a vehicle I typically don't give a rat's ass what the resale on it or trade in value.I buy the vehicle that will fit my needs. I used to, when I was young and dumb and changed cars every 3/4 years but I learned my lesson (late). Now I'll drive them into the ground. As for "what you put into it" yeah, up here, used parts aren't as readily available as new ones and the salvage yards charge almost as much for used parts as new. I needed a cylinder head for my ford F150 and most yards wanted $800 for one, $1000 new from the dealer. If "you pull" they wanted $400. So it definitely isn't worth re-building it yourself up here. Even at copart, the added fees etc almost doubles the price of the vehicle if you're not a dealer so you're going to pay a premium on a written off vehicle off rip.
@rrr...512
@rrr...512 Жыл бұрын
I do the same thing. In UK I buy car for 1/5 of market price. Fix myself and feel very proud. All done right no expenses spared. Airbags etc. I love salvage title cars. Because the main reason why they end up at the auction is because of accident. Not like private or dieler used expensive scrap
@Stormy177
@Stormy177 Жыл бұрын
I've been a subscriber of yours for a few years now, and the Escalade repair is the best series you've done - possibly the best car repair series on KZfaq. It's great to see such a dodgy repair being turned into the calibre of vehicle it should have been in the first place.
@congame11
@congame11 Жыл бұрын
range rover l322 I think was the best
@rjnation5042
@rjnation5042 Жыл бұрын
If the repairs are fully documented I'd feel safe owning & driving a car like this, Rj in Oz
@moniack
@moniack Жыл бұрын
You need to put those handles back on the B pillars. They won't stay attached if the roof airbag deploys and the handles are not installed. The clip at the top doesn't provide much retention (I spent some years working on that platform).
@fozer7498
@fozer7498 Жыл бұрын
Correct
@tosgem
@tosgem Жыл бұрын
You dont know what in the heck you are talkin about. Internet tough guy and keyboard expert.
@phr3ui559
@phr3ui559 3 ай бұрын
@@fozer7498ok
@fiily1
@fiily1 Жыл бұрын
Been buying salvage, retail wrecks for many years. I've saved more money than I could imagine. I don't plan on changing my tune, so I will continue buying used cars cash, and let everyone else finance them for 6-7-8 years. Sam, you're doing a great job showing people how to DIY, and save literally 10's of thousands of dollars if they are willing to do some very basic work. Keep up the great work, and God Bless you, your friends, and family..
@KrustyKlown
@KrustyKlown 9 ай бұрын
Exactly .. LOT's of great deals on Salvage Rebuilt vehicles out there if you know what to look for. Own 2 such vehicles myself... NO car payments.
@bgmcc907
@bgmcc907 Жыл бұрын
I found my first car from an ad that said fine under hood. Turned out to be a misprint for fire. The seller ran his own mini junkyard, and had another example of the same make and model that had been in a collision. As part of the deal, he threw in the wiring harness from the wreck, as long as I pulled it myself. A few other items like a tire, brake line, fan belt, radiator hose, plastic clutch housing, and I was basically good to go. Drove that car for years. EXTREMELY worthwhile deal.
@Demy26
@Demy26 Жыл бұрын
One of the better series I have seen from you
@philtowle4683
@philtowle4683 Жыл бұрын
The seat belt guys were really good value. Good to know people like this still exist repairing parts that are quite often replaced with new.
@ahmedkamla2109
@ahmedkamla2109 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing! Yes I am rebuilding cars for around 5 years as a side job for myself, family members. I feel so happy & rewarding each time I finish rebuilding one. I enjoy watching your videos & had subscribed a while ago. Keep up the good work.
@youandiryan
@youandiryan Жыл бұрын
Awesome video Sam. I'm always excited when I go to your page and find some new videos
@troywilliams5301
@troywilliams5301 Жыл бұрын
If you ever intend to sell it, I highly recommend putting the correct front grille on it. The emblem on it is not correct for that model year, and that's a dead giveaway that it's been in an accident.
@phr3ui559
@phr3ui559 3 ай бұрын
what should it look like?
@piratewazza
@piratewazza Жыл бұрын
Absolutely worth the time and money, a sweet project, love your work from New Zealand Fan
@davidschannel6131
@davidschannel6131 Жыл бұрын
I got to say this is one of the best series I’ve seen of yours. I like how you want in depth and figure it all out and showed us how to source the parts our self for a good price.
@justnews9738
@justnews9738 Жыл бұрын
Loving the channel and your entire approach. Your walkthrough and explanation is an example of a “get er done” mentality. ❤
@richardcampbell7903
@richardcampbell7903 Жыл бұрын
I don't have the stomach for the risk involved. This one came out great. You have a good eye at the auction, and you have good skills for repair. Now, if yours was for sale for 30k as it sits, I would buy it for sure......but then you just did all your repairs for free. If you added up all your hours, and multiplied that by how much GM charges per hour......you'd find your answer on why a dealership didn't do it.
@DrinkWhiskeyRaiseHell
@DrinkWhiskeyRaiseHell Жыл бұрын
Main reason a dealer wouldn't fix and sell it is liability. No telling what kind of accident it was in. What if other systems are tampered but appear okay. This thing absolutely needed to be kicked to auction.
@Ollie2846
@Ollie2846 Жыл бұрын
You got a great deal. I would totally drive it daily even knowing the history. Once the last module is replaced should be good to go for years to come. Thanks for the great video.
@jackbennett4623
@jackbennett4623 Жыл бұрын
I have purchased and driven a salvaged car for 13 years and put 160k more miles on it. It comes down to how well the repairs have been done and was it a trusted repair service. Great video...
@josephstevens3357
@josephstevens3357 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely I would! And what a pleasure to have the lifts for working on the suspension.
@kentmckean6795
@kentmckean6795 Жыл бұрын
The hacks that cut up the wiring, gutted the seatbelt mechanisms, kluged the front bumper sensors and wiring are the real looser's of this story. If they had done it right and spent $400-$500 for the right parts, they could have sold it for it's real value and put $10K in their bank account.
@Samcrac
@Samcrac Жыл бұрын
Exactly! What the heck. It's so strange they would do this to an expensive car!
@Gtrips07
@Gtrips07 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like hit and run and back alley repairs before the police caught up with them
@jmowens69
@jmowens69 Жыл бұрын
Intentionally disabling safety systems with resistors raises all sorts of liability issues for which the seller is responsible incase you crashed and were injured. Those crooks should be in jail.
@user-od9iz9cv1w
@user-od9iz9cv1w Жыл бұрын
Plus, they put lives at risk. You buy the car, fasten the seat belt and then God forbid get in an accident. Only to find out the seat belts have been disabled and you or a family member gets injured or killed. Disgusting.
@MFCSTUDIOS
@MFCSTUDIOS Жыл бұрын
@@Gtrips07 how the sensors and seats belts were modified and bypassed tells me that it had to be a shop of some kind, as that isn't normal Knowledge on how to bypass those systems. Someone know what they were doing when they did that
@aumetalmental8403
@aumetalmental8403 Жыл бұрын
Given the depth you went into the car, I would take it. I mean, you didn't find anything major wrong with it through the diagnosis process ssooo yes
@adamsmith2936
@adamsmith2936 Жыл бұрын
Love that the project got finished!
@Michael_MJ
@Michael_MJ Жыл бұрын
You did so much work yourself - I'm impressed. Good job.
@johnrichards3666
@johnrichards3666 Жыл бұрын
I would probably only buy a used /wrecked car if it were from the dealer and was certified with some kind of warranty. I imagine all the good work you did for $800 would be 10 times that amount at the dealership. You did a great job on this Escalade series. Very watchable.
@miraclo3
@miraclo3 Жыл бұрын
the fact that those seat belts had the safety features removed from them has me absolutely Furious
@CopperCanyonTerrapins
@CopperCanyonTerrapins Жыл бұрын
Now this is the type of Samcrac content I subscribed for years ago! Please continue to put out these types of videos!
@justinhedrick1191
@justinhedrick1191 Жыл бұрын
Hey Sam I work with Adas systems calibrations. It’s possible the replacement front radar you bought needs factory programming to code it to your vin before you can run the calibration procedure. I wouldn’t trust the the original flooded one works until you can test the adaptive cruise. A lot of vehicles will allow distance settings changes but you will not get an error until you activate the cruise control. Also not sure I would trust that unit on the highway at 80 mph without my foot covering the brake. Thanks for the videos man. I watch all the time.
@Samcrac
@Samcrac Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mikeLOL45424
@mikeLOL45424 Жыл бұрын
This is an awesome series Sam. This is really a testament to how repairable and inexpensive domestic cars are. Image how much just the wiring loom would have been at an Audi or Mercedes dealership?!
@malice6081
@malice6081 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, but still wiring looms can be soldered with new wires and connectors if needed. Domestics are easier to repair because parts tend to not need to be shipped across an ocean.
@paulmcdonald9592
@paulmcdonald9592 Жыл бұрын
Great job, Sam. Please keep up your good work.
@jimarmstrong9539
@jimarmstrong9539 Жыл бұрын
This was a great series, thanks for doing all the work. My heart sank when I saw the resistors... That was a bold risk, though. I can't say for that kind of money whether I would have gone anywhere near that. Good content man- enjoy the channel.
@abrahamramirez7239
@abrahamramirez7239 11 ай бұрын
This guy is a car genius ! Idk if his background was engineering but he seems to figure out the problem pretty fast ! As a novice car guy I would never attempt half of these myself out of fear of not being able to put it back together 😂
@ericcoates3271
@ericcoates3271 Жыл бұрын
As long as you repair it right its a win win all the way
@MowSow
@MowSow Жыл бұрын
Great video !! Learned a lot
@unclerudy9797
@unclerudy9797 9 ай бұрын
Great truck in the right color with some relatively easy and inexpensive fixes. Well bought ! Thanks for posting !
@badtothebone346
@badtothebone346 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't do what you did because I'm nowhere near as knowledgeable as so in uncovering everything that's wrong with the car. I would have to trust that the place I purchased it from fixed it correctly back to factory specs. It's kind of like buying a flipped house, you don't know what the person is hiding underneath the freshly painted walls. You do a fine job of fixing all the problems, I would buy a car from you.
@hilto4534
@hilto4534 Жыл бұрын
Great series on the Escalade. Wish we could get the range salvage cars like that here in Australia. Most of our salvage cars are not allowed to be re-registered, just parts cars. 😢
@joshd9733
@joshd9733 Жыл бұрын
This was an amazing series
@newtcrew
@newtcrew Жыл бұрын
You inspired me to pull the trigger on buying a 2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum with front end damage. I knew I was taking a bit of a gamble, but knew what to look for after watching your videos. Love having it as my daily.
@fredf4562
@fredf4562 Жыл бұрын
Not a fan of accident vehicles, but I see how it’s tempting!
@ianmcclory9297
@ianmcclory9297 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely a great deal at less than $30,000 all in it’s a bargain the accident seemed to be minimal and the diy could be solved by just about anyone 👍
@roadeagle
@roadeagle Жыл бұрын
I would by because of the savings and the ability to do what you did to repair yourself and with the help of great sub-vendors. Great video Sam. Be well.
@brian70Cuda
@brian70Cuda Жыл бұрын
I have been driving wrecked/fixed rigs for years Sam with no problems. They have never been the high $$ cars you fix though. Could be a difference? I don't know. Love all the vids you make and thank you for another great one:)
@scottme100
@scottme100 Жыл бұрын
As long as there is nothing impacting the safety of the vehicle and repaired correctly, then no problem.
@mistereeize
@mistereeize Жыл бұрын
When they go to that much trouble to hide something, it makes me suspicious. I also don't believe the mileage, looks like too much corrosion and the links in the front end have no explanation for having worn out like that. if it was low miles it spent time in water
@andrewthomason3857
@andrewthomason3857 Жыл бұрын
He’s really glossing over that stuff.
@jadenr2382
@jadenr2382 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Great vids u have!! As for the escalade, u found a gem considering wasnt expensive to fix. Good job, n keep those vids coming!!
@5ebra1
@5ebra1 Жыл бұрын
Good series Sam. Enjoyed seeing you win.
@GstarCurtis
@GstarCurtis Жыл бұрын
I really hope you report those scumbags to the government.
@platinumridezplatinumridez8245
@platinumridezplatinumridez8245 Жыл бұрын
because of logistics now and some other factors, insurance companies are now often totaling cars that are only needing minimal repair. If the car didn't need frame work or major suspension work from an accident, I would absolutely fix and daily drive something like that Escalade you found!
@qzickx8009
@qzickx8009 Жыл бұрын
Yeah like my car 😔
@INSIDEHARDWARE
@INSIDEHARDWARE Жыл бұрын
Good old Sammy bones episode. Simple and clean. Telling us a story and helping us dream!
@mauricetremblay1324
@mauricetremblay1324 Жыл бұрын
I should have done that with my CC 90. One of the best cars I ever had that was scrapped by insurance. Great series on the Escalade
@lukedavis436
@lukedavis436 Жыл бұрын
People say I'm mad for liking the escalade.... I just enjoy the boxiness look of all the generations
@dbix11
@dbix11 Жыл бұрын
I like the boxy look myself especially on mid 80s and 90s sports cars
Жыл бұрын
While it may not be worth the time and money, I hope you try and explore any possible legal actions against the auction and/or the people who sold the car to the auction. Like you said at the beginning, would you feel comfortable driving a car that has been in a crash? Espically if the past people who worked on it disabled many safety features to make it look new knowing they would 100% get away with it. For me, yes, I would be comfortable if I was able to get the right car, but only if everything was documented, such as the crash and what was done to fix it. If everything was documented on this car, there would be no problem. The fact that people made it unsafe then sold it is a huge problem.
@_PatrickO
@_PatrickO Жыл бұрын
Until it becomes a criminal act that cops investigate, there is nothing you can do. A lawsuit will cost more than anything you can get. The person you sue will lie, so you have to track down all previous owners and get them to testify that they didn't modify the safety systems.
@Oladavol
@Oladavol Жыл бұрын
He said she said, prove it. Dead ends with energy and time never to be recovered
@Hacker4life
@Hacker4life Жыл бұрын
AyySorento- you are correct it's not worth the time and money pursuing legal actions. It is abundantly clear that nefarious cover-ups were done, that is in violation of the law. But, such car issues makes great KZfaq content!👍
@jeremyreynolds4
@jeremyreynolds4 Жыл бұрын
My guess is the dealer that sent it to auction found some of this stuff and didn't want to be liable if they repaired these systems and later it caused some sort of safety issue.
@getchasome6230
@getchasome6230 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these videos and your endorsement for my airbags, it helped me with a car I'm working on. Thanks again man
@doronc.5297
@doronc.5297 Жыл бұрын
Yes!! I would buy one like that at a major discount and sort it out myself, it wasn't a major accident and no frame damage or major component damage on it. I was a great catch on the SRS seat belt issue. All it all I think it was a great buy for you and really enjoyed your videos on sorting this one out!.
@marksantos2276
@marksantos2276 Жыл бұрын
I so would with me doing the repairs myself. Great question Sam
@tracysmith6757
@tracysmith6757 Жыл бұрын
Find you a empty parking lot and set a tall cardboard box to test you collision system.
@GlennBerry
@GlennBerry Жыл бұрын
Might need to check the airbag crash fuse, if it has such a thing, given the bodges done already, it may just be shorted out.
@fleaz4984
@fleaz4984 Жыл бұрын
Blown fuses eliminate the connection, it can’t short out with a bad fuse
@928Porscheman
@928Porscheman Жыл бұрын
I would definitely buy that Escalade after you fixed it! I definitely enjoyed watching your videos on it.
@davidwell686
@davidwell686 Жыл бұрын
Great video. You are a superb troubleshooter.
@ep411
@ep411 Жыл бұрын
Too much hassle even with 30% off, but good for you, finally a project that is pretty much done! 😂 The pricing sheet was great to see all expenses! 30k for 30k miles on an Escalade seems sweet!
@paulbarnfather2535
@paulbarnfather2535 Жыл бұрын
Want to see you handing the finished product to "Step Mom" as you said initially it was for her. If you feel the car is safe enough to become her daily driver that show your confidence in the car
@DerekMc64
@DerekMc64 Жыл бұрын
Sam, People and pages like yours, would give me the confidence for me to do this myself on the right car, so yes to answer the question.
@brandonburdette7895
@brandonburdette7895 Жыл бұрын
Most definitely would do what you do Sam you got a great deal on the Cadillac keep on sending it!🤘brother
@TiptronicSS
@TiptronicSS Жыл бұрын
Sam tell us more about you in yout videos. Been watching foe 2 years and I still don't know anything about you other then you have brother and you look like Adam Sandler 😅😄
@aelaan12
@aelaan12 Жыл бұрын
If I bought it for myself, to drive daily and not resell, I would jump onto something like this for sure. It really does not matter if the car has no history, it can be mechanically wrecked and nobody would know. I know enough people that can help me get it painted, I can do a lot of research and I am quite handy (if I say so myself). I think you did a great job showing us what was wrong with the car and how dealers / resellers hide things to sell such vehicles.
@user-sp3ll2ry4r
@user-sp3ll2ry4r Жыл бұрын
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@daakrolb
@daakrolb Жыл бұрын
Daily drive? Eh not at these BRANDON gas prices!
@datboi8140
@datboi8140 Жыл бұрын
@@daakrolb BIDEN SUCKS
@247Therocker
@247Therocker Жыл бұрын
Rockin’ deal all day long.
@paullee107
@paullee107 Жыл бұрын
Normally I wouldn’t - but videos like yours give me help … I think in the future I just might want to investigate these types of deals!!
@banderson1979
@banderson1979 Жыл бұрын
So if this was a hack job and was fraud at the auction, why are you assuming they didn’t roll back the mileage?!?
@BlueCollarBachelor
@BlueCollarBachelor Жыл бұрын
That's really hard to do these days. You can manipulate what is recorded in the future, but changing what is there already is difficult.
@Samcrac
@Samcrac Жыл бұрын
You know it's a good point, I'm sure it could be done on a car like this and if it's easy enough for me to check I will definitely do so. On the European cars they record the mileage on multiple modules so you cab uncover it. I'm not as familiar with GM cars
@Samcrac
@Samcrac Жыл бұрын
Oh and one other major point, the Carfax is pretty consistent with regular mileage increases, no big jumps or anything like that over a reasonable amount of time, that's the biggest reason I suspect no odometer tampering...
@banderson1979
@banderson1979 Жыл бұрын
@@Samcrac cool, good series anyhow
@cscms28
@cscms28 Жыл бұрын
the wear on those bushings are sooo suspicious... i hope the odometer was not rolled back.
@J-D
@J-D Жыл бұрын
I dont recall hearing you say that you should disconnect the battery for at least 10 minutes before unclipping / clipping in any airbag device otherwise you could clip it in and have it explode in your face / hands.
@moneymikeslickwill8749
@moneymikeslickwill8749 Жыл бұрын
That’s a great deal Sam you rock man
@user-od9iz9cv1w
@user-od9iz9cv1w Жыл бұрын
I think these damaged cars are a great deal for people with the time and the skills to dig in and fix them. I love a good deal so I watch this channel and others to enjoy seeing you beat the system. But for me, when I want to drive, I want the car to work. First time every time. So I buy new Japanese cars that have amazing reliability records and then just run them. I pay extra, but I love the fact that they never fail. When I want a drive, I want to drive. Not work fixing crap.
@Alphahydro
@Alphahydro Жыл бұрын
Damn good job Sam!
@k.y.6148
@k.y.6148 Жыл бұрын
My friend does what you do, and have a 2014 Equinox that was wrecked. Best car I have had!
@Mr10usdad
@Mr10usdad Жыл бұрын
This was a great series.
@theworldsnewsplainview952
@theworldsnewsplainview952 Жыл бұрын
Way to go Sam. Loved the Videos
@toddajmoon
@toddajmoon Жыл бұрын
I would in a heartbeat, but Sam, I work at a salvage yard… builders are easier than people think(if you buy them the right way). Thanks for the great video. Remember Diamond Todd is always willing to help out with those pesky nickel and dime covers, seat belts, trim…etc.
@kirbywells2399
@kirbywells2399 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I've done 4 or 5 of these. My best advice is to take the time on your pre-inspection to do your homework. I got a 2005 Cadillac Escalade SUV (3 rows of seats) for $1800.00 and drove it for 4 years!
@jonhightower3505
@jonhightower3505 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, sure I would. Especially a weekend cruiser like the Escalade. No doubt. Keep up the good content mate, thanks.
@rodx5571
@rodx5571 Жыл бұрын
As a master mechanic, i have taken the discount for mech issues and have fixed it myself. One car was previously crashed. The repairs were very well done, couldnt find the wreck. I inspected it very carefully. With a branded rebuild title i got it for less than half the going rate and have been driving trouble free for 4 years now. I did maintenance, timing belt, water pump, belts, brakes, spark plugs and boots.. and most recently tires. No regrets. i drive it across the country with no qualms about whether it will make it home.
@bossgoon115
@bossgoon115 Жыл бұрын
Great save and deal🤝🏽
@toddreddington9673
@toddreddington9673 Жыл бұрын
Yep ~ and I did a 2019 Ford Flex and I love it !
@garyalleccia2793
@garyalleccia2793 Жыл бұрын
My loaded 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4X4 was 2 same color wrecks put together. One rear and one front with 20k on the clock. Built it in 1998 for around 7k including new paint. Looked and drove like new, no issues, saved around 10k and sold it in 2018 with 385,000 miles on the 4.0. For $1,200 with salvage title. Winner winner chicken dinner! Your Escalade was easy by comparison and turned out great! It's all a matter of doing the job right.
@budtoo2636
@budtoo2636 Жыл бұрын
I found the escalade deal of a lifetime. Got a 04 escalade esv platinum with 26,000 original miles. No issues, clean title. Just few dings n scratches. Old man had it n let it just sit in his garage for 14 yrs. All I had to fix was dragging brakes in rear. Got it for 2 grand Got $600 in parts and wife's been driving it for 2 yrs now with no issues
@PedroGarcia-bu3vb
@PedroGarcia-bu3vb 10 ай бұрын
Great deal greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
@roccomicelotta3798
@roccomicelotta3798 8 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you for sharing. Ric
@Truckerace
@Truckerace Жыл бұрын
I would, you did a great job. Thanks for the video.
@denniswphillips
@denniswphillips Жыл бұрын
I have. My current SAAB 9-5 sat in a scrap yard in Largo for 3 years. Square tires! But I fixed it for less than $500. 30,000 miles ago no problems.
@Dukefazon
@Dukefazon Жыл бұрын
I'm happy that your outro music hasn't changed, I was worried after your previous video :)
@BMWCubsMan
@BMWCubsMan Жыл бұрын
My current daily (Acura TL) was in an accident. I knew it going in. Inspected the repair areas. I’ve had it now for 6 years and 90,000 miles later it’s been the best car I’ve ever owned for dependability
@BobthePhotoGuy
@BobthePhotoGuy Жыл бұрын
I feel that the documentation on what was repaired would play a big role!! If you could see what was repaired vs what you were told was repaired. This would be a big deciding factor!!
@redlinefreedive6126
@redlinefreedive6126 Жыл бұрын
Yes, you do the work and you fixed it and it is done right, hell yes. Find a volvo xc70 2015 and I would jump on it. Great job.
@mbgaines
@mbgaines Жыл бұрын
My current daily driver has a salvage title 2014 Ford Fusion 83966 miles when I bought it for under 12K. It had some front end damage. Bought from a dealer that did some shotty repair wort, but looks good and runs good.
@KAPTKipper
@KAPTKipper Жыл бұрын
I've owned a couple of cars that were badly damaged, one of them twice. The difference is knowing that the repairs were professional and competently done.
@BearMeat4Dinner
@BearMeat4Dinner Жыл бұрын
You did well Sam!!!
@timmusician5060
@timmusician5060 Жыл бұрын
I think that the deal that you got is one of the indirect perks of being an expert in what you do. As someone who doesn’t work on wrecked cars I would know what I was looking at enough to know if I could have peace of mind driving that car. Especially if/when any new issues present themselves. That’s if I were to try to work on it myself. Although, if I were to buy one from someone like you then I might consider it. I think that having a KZfaq channel is a good tool & element to have in a business where trust is currency & an asset.
@kneedeepinit
@kneedeepinit Жыл бұрын
One of my trucks is a 2014 ram 3500 diesel. It was totalled with a salvage title. So far, 60,000 km, 4 years , and zero issues. Right now, I can sell it for more than I paid for it 4 years ago
@tracysmith6757
@tracysmith6757 Жыл бұрын
I would definitely by one with FIXABLE issues to save on the price. A smart way to buy one as long as the problems can be sorted for a fair price. Good job!
@johnrobertson2935
@johnrobertson2935 Жыл бұрын
If it was a vehicle model that I knew would meet my needs, and I was confident that the work had been done properly, I would be happy to take the savings. Operative words "confident" and "properly". Thanks Sam
@TheGardenBanBanWorld
@TheGardenBanBanWorld Жыл бұрын
Your videos are entertaining and educational. Thank you . I hope you get views enough to cover your time and much more. God bless you and god bless America .
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