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@lint8391

Жыл бұрын

Kamikoto rip-off! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gaSGsNOTerO2cs4.html What you said about these knives included some lies and some gross exagerations that might as well be lies. Come on Alex, I thought you had some integrity!

@toyota420xp

Жыл бұрын

21:41 I see a buick roadmaster estate wagon. Corvette lt1 power. Last of the large American wagons. Rwd

@stc3145

Жыл бұрын

Its a scam

@grgurplacko6697

Жыл бұрын

alex the smurf

@skrrtskrrt646

Жыл бұрын

Google the brand please. They're the Raycons of knives.

New challenge : buy a car from grindr!

@user-ef7qh6qm5w

Жыл бұрын

Been there done that…

@louissanderson719

Жыл бұрын

That can go down hill very fast..

@teemofie

Жыл бұрын

@@louissanderson719 When they say "Meet me in the car park near the bushes" you have to worry slightly.

@bitchassmcgee9708

Жыл бұрын

When you think you’re going to go buy a Ram from a guy on Grindr but you get rammed instead

@louissanderson719

Жыл бұрын

@@bitchassmcgee9708 brilliant 😂

Taylor must stay for the entire duration of this channel 👍👍

@owenanderson9139

Жыл бұрын

He also needs his own channel

@gazrichards176

Жыл бұрын

I completely agree we need more Taylor 🙏🙏🙏

@BrainsofFrank

Жыл бұрын

It would be nice to keep Taylor around and involved. But I'm opting to letting Taylor choose for himself.

@benmitcham62

Жыл бұрын

100% he’s hilarious

@taylordudley3673

Жыл бұрын

@@owenanderson9139 Yeah but everyone would stop watching Alexs channel and just watch Taylors lmao

The "hasn't hung up the phone" bit had me rolling 😂. We've all been there lol

The 159 is almost 20 years old now and still looks amazing!

@Inflator82

Жыл бұрын

It looks better than Giulia.

@xheniszela375

Жыл бұрын

I have one and i love it every day more and more

@moscowhq9978

Жыл бұрын

i cant beleve they took shitty bmw insted of alfa

@MsPysoul

Жыл бұрын

@@moscowhq9978 I actually can believe. As much as Alfa looks better and cheaper in repairs, BMW is much more luxurious. We'll see how much it will take for it to break down again lol.

@charlesc.9012

Жыл бұрын

@@moscowhq9978 Alfa still has a very poor image and reputation since the change in management. Italian cars are also the lowest ranking on the reliability surveys. If maintained as demanded by the manual, German cars are far more reliable, but many people do not service their cars at all, and they all fall apart

These are the videos we truly cherish🙌

@kyblckwd246

Жыл бұрын

Yes

“I’ve never bought a car from a pirate before” whilst the guy was still on the phone 😂😂

@elcasho

Жыл бұрын

Why the pirate reference?

@filipeferreirac

Жыл бұрын

@@elcasho Because the owner chipped it to give it more power.

@surviigecko7058

Жыл бұрын

@@filipeferreirac no. Because he had a Southampton accent

@louissanderson719

Жыл бұрын

@@surviigecko7058 that sounds way more West…

The 159 is such a beautiful car. I would love to see you buy a 159 sportswagon. Its the exact example of a italian saloon in full beauty

@muckspreader1able

Жыл бұрын

Me too but don't get your hopes up when Mr meat is on as all he ever buys is bmws.

@calvingaa9918

Жыл бұрын

I had one of em and let me tell as beautiful as it is it's true what they say about Alfas. I had major problems nealry every month with this car and put about 3x what I paid into it before selling it

@drunkenhobo5039

Жыл бұрын

@@calvingaa9918 My dad had a 159 too. New timing chain. New steering rack. New rear suspension. That was on a 4-year-old car between 23,000-30,000 miles. Thankfully all done under dealership used car warranty. He promptly punted it after the year warranty was up and bought a Mazda. Fun fact - Alfa put the wrong grade of steering fluid in every 159 they made.

@_carfreak_2812

Жыл бұрын

@@muckspreader1able well, BMWs are just very good cars. Sporty and luxurious. What do you want more ? And if you take care of them, they don’t necessarily have much problems either.

@basmca1

Жыл бұрын

@@_carfreak_2812 Something Italian.

Adding extra videos in the week is a great little bonus.

Can’t believe Taylor realised it was an N47 engine, and they still went ahead with it

@9wowable

Жыл бұрын

my first thought 🤨

@efftee

Жыл бұрын

And then it N47'd itself

@ODST619

Жыл бұрын

I honestly can’t believe how many of those 2.0 diesels they bought

@jimdcars

Жыл бұрын

What’s so bad about N47?

@ODST619

Жыл бұрын

@@jimdcars for starters the timing chain and guides are very delicate, also they are located behind the engine.

‘What is your opinion on the Mini Clubman?’ ‘No’ ‘good answer’ instantly🤣🤣🤣

Would have liked to see an Alfa on the channel. The 159 still looks great especially in TI spec

@james1242xbl

Жыл бұрын

I'd take mine down for them to put on the channel

@olis_garage

Жыл бұрын

@@james1242xbl would you sell yours for 2 grand? 👀

To be honest, I was really hoping you'd buy an Alfa Romeo 159. I personally have one, and it is truly an amazing car. Makes driving fun, handling and suspension is on point. And if you take good care of it, contrary to popular opinion, it doesn't break down at all :D

@MikiGT_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Furthermore, in Poland, 159 drivers greet each other on the road with their hand :D. True car guys, love this comminity.

@DashCamSerbia

Жыл бұрын

939 Alfas are amazing. I am looking to get Brera next year.

Taylor is amazing. Rory is alright I guess. Alex is short.

@davidecalitescu3727

Жыл бұрын

Channel review😂

"Never bought from a pirate before" "He's still on the phone" 😂

I like Rory, he puts up with so much “loveliness” from you Alex 😂😂

I was really hoping you'd get the alfa, love those 159s ❤️

There is so much amazing cars when you go from a 1K budget, to 2K 😁

@callousjail447games4

Жыл бұрын

Yeah also horror storeys and big bills if you don’t know what your looking at 🤣

I see that Buick Roadmaster behind them at 22:40. What a beautiful land barge.

Omg how good is Taylor. He needs to be in every video from now on.

@ppppw2

Жыл бұрын

amen

That e61 in Oxford Green is stunning.

DON'T SCRAP THE PASSAT

@DrBonesFolo

Жыл бұрын

Yeah its sad but it being more than a parts doner wouldnt make any sense. Especially if the frame, engine or gearbox are done

@MyRegardsToTheDodo

Жыл бұрын

@@DrBonesFolo Considering the frame is probably done both front and back, it's probably not worth fixing it. Which is a shame.

@waynesarahburns3871

Жыл бұрын

I've got parts!

Just get Taylor to make every phone call from this point onwards, always cracks me up 🤣

Shame the 159 wasn't picked up! Hope you enjoy the touring Chris 💪

The moment I saw Alex in a chef's hat I decided to watch the sponsor segment lmao

Alex, Taylor and Rory. A trio like an old tv show some years ago..❤

@philtaylor1019

Жыл бұрын

The Chipmunks?

@goracks69

Жыл бұрын

@@philtaylor1019 Pretty sure it was Charlie’s Angels

@ghomerhust

Жыл бұрын

@@philtaylor1019 just with more bass in their voices

How is it possible that 4 lads sat in a car going through car listings is a million times more entertaining than half the shit on TV? Bloody brilliant!!

I haven't got through the whole clip yet, but I own a 2010 159 ti sw in red with the revised and improved 2.0 diesel. Hoping the Alfa makes it through! Mine is an absolute motorway mile muncher - people notice this car in their rear-view mirrors and move over just to see what car it is overtaking them!

@Costantino718

Жыл бұрын

Sadly they've gone for a stupid bmw again

@dlt_mate

Жыл бұрын

I used to have the 2.0JTDm too. Fantastic car, I had no issues with it at all, until the handbrake failed! I still miss it...

@gruzas2956

Жыл бұрын

C'mon guys :) You go for an e61 because alfas are unreliable, e61 goes up in smoke the very next day. Then what? You go for another e61, because alfas are unreliable :) My daily is 2007 159 SW 1.9 jts and during 3 years and ~38000 km all it asked for was front brake discs/pads, front wheel bearing and power steering pump.

@_carfreak_2812

Жыл бұрын

@@Costantino718 well objectively the BMW is the better car. Both are not really reliable, but the BMW is sporty AND luxurious. The Alfa is just sporty and that’s it. The interior of the Alfa is not even comparable to the BMW.

@_carfreak_2812

Жыл бұрын

@@gruzas2956 maybe you are just lucky. In general Alfas are definitely not more reliable than an BMW. If you look it up in the internet, Alfa Romeos do make quite a lot of problems. If you are lucky you got a good one, but most of them are far off beeing reliable. It’s the same for the BMW.

Definitely should have gone with the 2.4 5cyl Alfa estate. One of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Very rare in Australia and sadly mine was written off after hitting a kangaroo

@TermlessHGW

Жыл бұрын

What happened to the kangaroo...?

@luuk4143

Жыл бұрын

That has to be the most Australian way to crash a car haha

@Lachiewich

Жыл бұрын

@@TermlessHGW a policeman came out and shot it. It was pretty mangled.

Should've got the 159!! Fantastic cars, I just sold mine (for another Alfa) and I do miss it. 20 years on and they still look modern, gorgeous things and the handling on my 1750 ti was amazing.

Really loving the way the channel is moving! Great laughs and chemistry

Alex: Hmm it needs new spark plugs Taylor: Hey it sounds great 😂😂

I think I nearly died at the pirate bit 😂

I love the enthusiasm of the group when it comes to finding cars

Recently found your channel and I have to say, you Brit’s make the best car content on the planet. Keep it up!

The 159 is one of my favourite cars, it was great to see Alfa's getting some love. The odd GTV with the 3.0 V6 pops up for a few grand now and then that would be awesome to see on the channel! We had the Phase 3 with the 3.2L it was a brilliant engine.

So one of his main criteria was a car in an interesting color... And he ended up with a silver one. Good job, guys! 🤣

@basmca1

Жыл бұрын

And skips the red Alfa...

Haven't had this much fun while watching a video for quite some time - this extra truly made my day guys, you're a cool gang - huge thanks! 😊 I want that Grillfather apron!

West kebab Ethan and Jack are the big things missing from this.

@6:33... That Aussie Ford Fairlane is lost! Definitely didn't expect that car to pop up 😂

Love all the lower budget videos. Fantastic work

Great vid! Bit gutted you guys didn't go for the 159 SW though, what a looker 😍

Excellent gesture, i love seeing things like this when mates help each other out really good to see well done boys, did you get your money back on the knackered one 👍🤣

@Dan-cf8yu

Жыл бұрын

I agree an update from the car sales man is needed

@kevinhaigh1654

Жыл бұрын

@@Dan-cf8yu definitely fella sold them a bag of crap and if he doesn't want a bad advert for his business he should sort the boys out

@kayakthelakes9770

Жыл бұрын

They got a full refund

@kevinhaigh1654

Жыл бұрын

@@kayakthelakes9770 that's great thanks very much

@NGFN

Жыл бұрын

they should do considering it's a dealership

I have an alfa 159 sedan 3.2 v6 q4 as my first car, and I have to say - it's amazing.

@basmca1

Жыл бұрын

That is one hell of a first car!

@Mlippy

Жыл бұрын

@@basmca1 It sure is!

Chris is so simple it’s hilarious 🤣🤣 I would’ve took the blue one straight back on a trailer

Love both Alex & Taylor 💪 best duo!

The red Alfa would have been a more reliable choice

Taylor is such fun! Love this guy! And Alex of course😅 Love the new content. Keep up the good work

Really enjoying these videos makes my day

I'd love to have friends like this, trying to buy my first car with no family or friends that know about cars is an absolute nightmare. Still searching for my 3k beast with history and reliability, thinking of a 2008+ Civic.

@warpiranha862

Жыл бұрын

Good luck mate, My first car is a 2013 1.6 TDI Skoda Fabia estate, nothing special but reliable and good mpg... I hope you find a car that does you well.

@pedromtc01

Жыл бұрын

2008 Civic 1.8 is really good, you should get one

@7eis

Жыл бұрын

Don't spend all your money on the vehicle. There will be unforseen stuff that comes up so set aside some cash for that

@zkd3074

Жыл бұрын

Nothing like getting your first car. My Corsa B was thirteen when I got her, and she was 22 when she finally needed to be put to rest

@beanmw96

Жыл бұрын

Look at Colt CZT’s :)

Looking at chris then alex you can see the experience of being behind a camera. That come back at 3:49 was just genius 👌

Rory should get a medal for withstanding all your shenanigans :)) he's a really good camera operator! Big ups man

Honestly my favorite channel Great job guys 💙

I wish we had more “estate” cars here in the U.S. Everyone loves SUVs and the really cool cars you get in Europe never get sold over here.

Brilliant content Alex, well done to you all. Taylor is an absolute natural at this. Would love to know what happened to the blue BMW?

@hasb9187

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, did Sterling cars take it back?

@braco222

Жыл бұрын

Would love to know as well

@danmoney9932

Жыл бұрын

Looked maybe head gasket but that is unusual on that engine I think. Didn't sound like the usual chain or chain guides/tensioner fail

@John_3_16

Жыл бұрын

They got a full refund on it

I watch tons of KZread and I mean TONS. Alex, your videos are the only videos I take the time to like. Thanks for the content you make 😊

I bought a car there with no fuel as well 🤣 Esso next door tho!! " Iv never bought a car from a pirate " line of the bloody century 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Appreciate how good you have it with the used car market, in Ireland you're currently looking at paying €1500-2000 for a high mileage Toyota Yaris from 2005, I'm not joking.

I'm intrigued to know what happened with the first BMW. What went wrong with it? And, do you get a refund?

@ek8710

Жыл бұрын

Head gasket i'd guess. I'd also guess no refunds lol

Love these videos. Keep the good content coming

Fun from Start to finish thanks guys

NEW VIDEO? LETS GOOOOOO Btw love these challenges Alex!

Rory is the new Ethan! Another great video Alex and Co, keep it up! 😎

Everyone needs friends like this, great video.

first video i’ve seen from you alex and i’m hooked subbed and will be binge watching after work 🤝🤝

Challenge videos are the one ⛽🔋

I'm still laughing 🤣. Great video and a great team.

I never thought 4 blokes sitting in a car trying to buy a car could be so entertaining!

The more I watch. Then more I love this channel. Thank you guys

09:36 Chippenham is near Clarkson’s Farm? Clarkson’s Farm is in Chipping Norton, I know Chippenham and Chipping Norton sound similar but it’s about 50 miles away from Chippenham as the crow flies, 70 depending on the route you take. Aka nowhere near Clarkson’s.

haha taylor always makes me laugh nice to see him in another video

Absolutely amazing to see thr cheap car challenge ( my favorite series )

love these type of videos

I couldnt stop laughing for the fact that Chris didnt let his opinion be heard, everyone was choosing cars for the poor sod and was too scared to say no hahaha brilliant video

@kayakthelakes9770

Жыл бұрын

Ref the pie chart that I don't get a choice 😅 I actually found the first alfa, but I messed that up 🤔

To quote mighty car mods Marty, that 520d goes "in the bin" 🤣

I love the videos where you are searching for a new car, thanks for cheering me up!

Love these challenges👌🔥😎😅👏 Congrats Chris with the new daily car🥳

Crow!! I'd take that jaguar estate!! We never got those here in Canada 🇨🇦

"Rory, who no one likes" i like rory. #TeamRory

I hecking love this channel!

I like Chris’s humour. Would like to see him in more videos

I have a 159 2.4, had it for about 5 years, never had a problem, amazing car definitely recommend Edit: they are appreciating in value now so it's a good time to buy one

@TVDota2

Жыл бұрын

the problem of BMW fanboys is that they don't consider that the Fiat engines themselves are very reliable (1.9jtd and 2.4jtd) certainly better than the N47

@lucadambrosio2615

Жыл бұрын

Very true, mine runs very smooth and you can get really good power out of the 2.4. It's soon to be at around 650nm torque and about 290-300hp

I saw an 850 T-5 R in the thumbnail...instant click

@trevorockwell8764

Жыл бұрын

Shame it was just click bait 😢

@9wowable

Жыл бұрын

I saw a T5R on eBay for £2000 the other week. I was half hoping that it was them after seeing the thumbsnail 😢

@trevorockwell8764

Жыл бұрын

@@9wowable must have been in bad shape. They tend to go for £10k these days.

@vulk86

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, I felt scammed and unsubscribed!

This channel is pure organised chaos.. and I love it 😂😂😂😂😂

I know you didn’t say “Grindr probably” hahahahhahaha. I’m dying 😂😂😭😩

No way! Chris had a 145 cloverleaf. I’m 23 and I have a 145 cloverleaf. Chris is an absolute G

I like Rory... He has a great name lol

Is this the same Passat that was on the ct channel a while back?

Quality entertainment - keep it coming!

I guess Rory got those rear lights after all then!

Awesome video again. Imagining this channel without Taylor is becoming near impossible now.

YESS love the B5 Audi S4 WAGON!!! He's already got the perfect daily! Mine's tuned and in perfect condition even going on 242,000 Miles!

Great thing to do Alex, second car looks much cleaner. Never buy a car that is wet or in the dark, I've learnt that lesson after buying a car from a main dealer.

Finding a car using grindr might be the most specific niche on car youtube.

That's a bargain for a car with full dealer history and looks like it was well cared for and it's got a bigger engine

Nice video, this S4 B5 ride was cool. Want to see some more content with it.

Is that a fiat coupe in the background with its headlights out!? Great vid as ever! And we love Rory!😜✌️

Hold up, is that an Audi B5 without a hanging roofliner? Do they still exist? lol

Finally an Alfa gets recognition

@dicklongflop4881

Жыл бұрын

I was hoping to see the Alfa on the channel.

Brilliant content as always, best channel on KZread 👍