Don’t Get RIPPED OFF Buying a Used Car

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So you finally decided to get yourself a project car, great! But how exactly do you go about selecting, inspecting, and actually purchasing the right project car? How do you avoid getting ripped off? Chances are you will be going with a used car, so you need to be extra selective in what you decide to go with. First, remember to take your time. Next, watch the vid! We’ll talk about several options like VW, the Mazda Miata, and even a Jaguar XJ12. We also cover how to go about handling a car title and we’ll give you tips on topics like car mileage, how to check a VIN, inspecting a car, negotiating the price of a car, and by the end, you should be able to go out there and get yourself a sweet new ride. Welcome to Money Pit!
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  • @Donut
    @Donut4 жыл бұрын

    Alright so what car are you gonna go buy now? And ...Is Miata Always The Answer?

  • @blackcountryme

    @blackcountryme

    4 жыл бұрын

    An MX5? No not really

  • @freakyf8998

    @freakyf8998

    4 жыл бұрын

    Always. Miata 4 life.

  • @almightyretrosoul

    @almightyretrosoul

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anything Japanese and Manual Transmission!

  • @FeralGhoulash

    @FeralGhoulash

    4 жыл бұрын

    Miata is always the answer. I picked up my engine block from my machine shop yesterday. Hopefully will be making 300+ once it’s done

  • @mdub-lq7ez

    @mdub-lq7ez

    4 жыл бұрын

    Donut Media 2005 mustang

  • @claudiobizama5603
    @claudiobizama56034 жыл бұрын

    This show will singlehandedly make the Miata price to go up

  • @Mista_G

    @Mista_G

    4 жыл бұрын

    Seriously... get ready for all the 16 year old boys showing up to look at your Miata thinking they know everything.

  • @Pauglin

    @Pauglin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not a good thing when you want to buy a miata - like me

  • @jadonwilson2442

    @jadonwilson2442

    4 жыл бұрын

    I want a miata so I hope it doesn't

  • @Pauglin

    @Pauglin

    4 жыл бұрын

    I hope many Europeans won't watch this :'D

  • @TheBaconsmithChef

    @TheBaconsmithChef

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good thing I bought mine a couple years ago

  • @ben3304
    @ben33043 жыл бұрын

    You also need to turn the key to the accessory position. If the "check engine" light doesn't come on, it's been disabled

  • @jeffridge3727

    @jeffridge3727

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pro tip thanks

  • @18pluskiddo

    @18pluskiddo

    3 жыл бұрын

    YES. I just realized this happened to mine a few months after purchasing my car. Holding my breath, I did a code scan and, lo and behold, NO CODES. That said, I think I'm going to swap the TPMS light bulb into the CEL location because TPMS doesn't work on my car anyway and I don't intend to put the time, effort, and money into making it work again.

  • @ali94hn

    @ali94hn

    3 жыл бұрын

    They can also de-activate the codes... so the check engine light turns on in accessory mode, but even if the engine is BLOWN, the light stays off.

  • @FirstNameLastName-fu8ml

    @FirstNameLastName-fu8ml

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much if this is true. I bought one and turns out I have engine light on after few days or hours not sure.

  • @cillianryan1065

    @cillianryan1065

    2 жыл бұрын

    Could Anyone explain what he just said

  • @BatCaveOz
    @BatCaveOz10 ай бұрын

    A few additions: 1) Always insist that the car engine is cold when you arrive (a warm engine can hide any start-up issues) 2) Drive fast in a straight line and break super hard with your hands barely touching the wheel to determine if the car veers under hard breaking 3) If you are buying a car that delivers power to the front wheels, put the steering wheel into full-lock and drive in a circle (any clunking will indicate a likely fault CV joint) 4) If buying a performance car, feel and inspect the inside of the wheel wells for bits of rubber, to determine if they have been doing burnouts 5) Check the manufacturing date that is printed on all tires, as they may need replacing, even if they have full tread 6) Ask the seller if they are aware of any potential issues with the vehicle... sometimes they will tell you

  • @lookwhoneedsahobbie

    @lookwhoneedsahobbie

    2 ай бұрын

    What do you do if your car does veer under hard breaking?

  • @roguerenegade7942
    @roguerenegade79423 жыл бұрын

    I love how the whole time I’ve been watching I felt like he was actually talking to me

  • @probablynotleo4340
    @probablynotleo43404 жыл бұрын

    I like this host, he actually has his own personality.

  • @probablynotleo4340

    @probablynotleo4340

    4 жыл бұрын

    @no no The guy from the most recent bumper 2 bumper

  • @deadlink1137

    @deadlink1137

    4 жыл бұрын

    and very blue eyes. Am I the only one noticed this? x)

  • @roxjeruben

    @roxjeruben

    4 жыл бұрын

    He seems a bit nervous at the start of his videos. Or maybe je drinks a shit load of coffee.

  • @davidcotiga9439

    @davidcotiga9439

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@deadlink1137 i stared at his eyes throughout the entire video

  • @eliboyer3352

    @eliboyer3352

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fax

  • @grahamwilliamson5306
    @grahamwilliamson53064 жыл бұрын

    "If you ask the owner when he last changed the timing belt and he says "uh?" Its probably time to replace it" I died laughing.

  • @shotobita8661

    @shotobita8661

    4 жыл бұрын

    Uh?

  • @veevoir

    @veevoir

    4 жыл бұрын

    Honestly - pro tip: ALWAYS change timing belt when buying a car. And water pump and fluids. It isn't much $$ and at the same time - those are crucial and you do not want them to be in "unknown" state.

  • @maxnovakovics2568

    @maxnovakovics2568

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@veevoir is a timing chain still a cheap replacement?

  • @SteveOnlin

    @SteveOnlin

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@maxnovakovics2568 500$ normlly 2000$ if it broke

  • @maxnovakovics2568

    @maxnovakovics2568

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SteveOnlin that's not too bad

  • @Burlehmangus
    @Burlehmangus Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely insane how much of a price difference your geographic location makes. Out in cali, with the canyon carving, you guys have TONS of cheap miatas. Out here in Connecticut, you couldn’t pick a worse project car. Out here you can’t find even a beat to crap Miata with 200k on it for less than 6 grand. Out here it’s TONS of audis and volvos and other 4wd cars as project cars

  • @levi6044

    @levi6044

    Жыл бұрын

    This was made like 2 years ago when miatas were cheap

  • @classyraccoon3851

    @classyraccoon3851

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here in south dakota, all expensive, all rusted and beat to hell

  • @TheOneWayDown
    @TheOneWayDown3 жыл бұрын

    I feel like I'm on the verge of becoming a car guy. Just looking at what the process of getting a project car would be like, but aside from changing brake pads and rotors so much of this stuff goes over my head

  • @AshRektum

    @AshRektum

    11 ай бұрын

    never related to a comment more in my life

  • @ismailgudic8314

    @ismailgudic8314

    10 ай бұрын

    So did you become a car guy yet?

  • @dztacos5281

    @dztacos5281

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@ismailgudic8314he probably didn't lol

  • @MidnightS14

    @MidnightS14

    8 ай бұрын

    @@dztacos5281 that would be the best financial decision he's made

  • @dh5680

    @dh5680

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@dztacos5281gg

  • @Gypsy_Wyrm
    @Gypsy_Wyrm4 жыл бұрын

    "check the coolant" immediately get sprayed by spicy mountain dew

  • @shy8291

    @shy8291

    4 жыл бұрын

    I didnt check the coolant or hoses of my first car and within the first 3 days of owning it they all cracked :)

  • @darthhull85

    @darthhull85

    3 жыл бұрын

    My first car was a real dump. A 97 Mercury Sable with 275,000 miles. That shit leaked coolant so bad. It didn’t have a reservoir and only had a pressurized cap. I got pretty good at not being sprayed with the hot juice. Totally sucked dumping gallons of coolant a month into it. Not sure why I had such a long story for a small detail. Oh well, it’s typed.

  • @christophergreer5572

    @christophergreer5572

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@darthhull85 first car I bought myself was a 97 mercury sable used, got it from my uncle and it lasted me 2 years I only had a headgasket problem.

  • @justforthecomments7231

    @justforthecomments7231

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂 bru

  • @slickstretch6391

    @slickstretch6391

    2 жыл бұрын

    In high school, a friend of mine had round indentation on his forehead that said "COOLANT" for a few days.

  • @coalieroller5663
    @coalieroller56634 жыл бұрын

    When you buy a project car, make sure you like that type of car.

  • @argenys8

    @argenys8

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Josiah Brown you dont

  • @acura2g

    @acura2g

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agree!

  • @chrisc2920

    @chrisc2920

    4 жыл бұрын

    Josiah Brown I believe it’s called a joke

  • @seangoulden

    @seangoulden

    4 жыл бұрын

    coalie roller you don’t have to like that car. Never liked civics and Civic is my first project car and I actually fell in love with 6th gens now I own one and drive one

  • @mastergamingnic1681

    @mastergamingnic1681

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chris C Yes and it flew over your head.

  • @thatredfiero
    @thatredfiero3 жыл бұрын

    Him: "check the millage" Civic owners: "Hold My beer"

  • @64PARIS.

    @64PARIS.

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hold my mobile 1 car oil

  • @slickstretch6391

    @slickstretch6391

    2 жыл бұрын

    My auto mechanics teacher in High School had a '95 Corolla with over a half million miles on it. Ran like new. He used it as an example to the class what good maintenance can do.

  • @Dbobcol

    @Dbobcol

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol mines get like 220,000 on it

  • @matt-tc4ix

    @matt-tc4ix

    Жыл бұрын

    @@slickstretch6391 That’s awesome, i have a civic with 270,000 and i thought mine was unheard of😂

  • @Ziegen_LX

    @Ziegen_LX

    Ай бұрын

    Fr just crossed 305,400 on mine

  • @chappie6985
    @chappie69853 жыл бұрын

    I love how you brought up the mileage thing people don't seem to understand it's not all about the mileage I have a 2007 Lincoln Town car with almost 600,000 miles on it and it runs like a top all service records perfectly fine and I bought it for $800 because of the mileage just cuz the mileage is bad doesn't mean you're going to get a bad car you just got to make sure that it was taken care of

  • @alejandrogrimaldo2896

    @alejandrogrimaldo2896

    2 жыл бұрын

    How about a 1995 Lexus ls400 with 230k miles

  • @smilez7202
    @smilez72024 жыл бұрын

    Yeah don’t forget to check if the car has a nice smile

  • @canadianrcs9931

    @canadianrcs9931

    4 жыл бұрын

    THE-_LEGEND 27 does my SN95 mustang count?

  • @aygwm

    @aygwm

    4 жыл бұрын

    Never a problem with an NA

  • @tai9563
    @tai95634 жыл бұрын

    “Its a really good idea to hit some bumps to check the suspension” Me: Drive into a ramp

  • @basic-os

    @basic-os

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will. It. Fly?

  • @ThatChester

    @ThatChester

    3 жыл бұрын

    Grand Theft Auto.

  • @Hayase_Nagatoro

    @Hayase_Nagatoro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check the suspension not break it 😂

  • @julilabas
    @julilabas3 жыл бұрын

    It's always a good idea to open the doors and hood and check the fittings, if the door is straight but the fitting is bent, it means the car has crashed and repaired to some extent

  • @staterafukumoto
    @staterafukumoto3 жыл бұрын

    now that i've bought a car, and had some problems... i wish i'd discovered this sooner. also, from my recent learnings; bringing a cheap little OBD2 tester with you can be great to have the car tell you exactly what it thinks is wrong. that might have saved me some fuel gauge headache.

  • @francis7758
    @francis77584 жыл бұрын

    Interior? Smell it Tyres? Look at it Brakes? Touch it Hotel? Trivago

  • @kalebjones5523

    @kalebjones5523

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's like the bop it game but for car people...

  • @omega1575

    @omega1575

    4 жыл бұрын

    delivery? Digiorno

  • @lightkira8396

    @lightkira8396

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ok boomer

  • @ay-leck1369

    @ay-leck1369

    3 жыл бұрын

    *t y r e*

  • @jap9348

    @jap9348

    3 жыл бұрын

    PpppPppppPpPppppppppppPpppPpppppppppp

  • @canadianrcs9931
    @canadianrcs99314 жыл бұрын

    The best part is that he automatically assumes the car you’re looking at is a manual AS IT SHOULD

  • @LowerYourExpectationsPleb

    @LowerYourExpectationsPleb

    4 жыл бұрын

    Should? Defined by who?

  • @canadianrcs9931

    @canadianrcs9931

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@LowerYourExpectationsPleb 99.9% of the car community

  • @fgc_kaiser172

    @fgc_kaiser172

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@canadianrcs9931 oh, so super car owners are not part of the car community? Every year more and more sport/performance cars come with automatic only. Hell, even Nolan from Donut has an automatic Mustang. And no, I don't drive an automatic, it's just silly to ignore it is the preferred transmission

  • @mmavcanuck

    @mmavcanuck

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sergio Calderón González I don’t see all that many people buying super cars as their first project car

  • @fgc_kaiser172

    @fgc_kaiser172

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mmavcanuck how is that relevant to my point?

  • @vadik_odstsityev
    @vadik_odstsityev8 ай бұрын

    The link for the google drive isn't working anymore

  • @mrs_radrod
    @mrs_radrod3 жыл бұрын

    Zach, thanks so much for this awesome video. Just sent someone here to get the advice needed for buying a car. This is so concise and thorough.

  • @TheGreatAndEpicMe
    @TheGreatAndEpicMe4 жыл бұрын

    This host seems chill af, smooth and knowledageable

  • @stuffynoseguy9547
    @stuffynoseguy95474 жыл бұрын

    Had to replay because I was lost in those dreamy blue eyes.

  • @messerschmitt_bf109

    @messerschmitt_bf109

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TyinAlaska lol

  • @i_am_terom4810

    @i_am_terom4810

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TyinAlaska yes

  • @Hummus02

    @Hummus02

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dude but his eyes are actually soo blue tf

  • @greeneggsandflams7861
    @greeneggsandflams78613 жыл бұрын

    This is a great guide for states with less incliment weather, espically on the rust and shift front cause here in mn if a car is older than two years, and wasnt owned by a car nut, loads of rust is inevitable, and if your buying a car in winter in 10 degree weather, cold trans fluid has a big effect on shifting smoothness.

  • @jacobshorr3386
    @jacobshorr33864 жыл бұрын

    I'm loving the series, I appreciate it a lot because I'm wanted to expand my knowledge of cars

  • @robertcallahan760
    @robertcallahan7604 жыл бұрын

    Good tip for checking the interior for water damage: pull the seatbelt all the way out and check it for mold or mildew. This rarely happens and is often overlooked when drying out a flood car.

  • @dztacos5281

    @dztacos5281

    9 ай бұрын

    that's smart, thanks

  • @Generalusuer
    @Generalusuer4 жыл бұрын

    “Nah man somthings up with the suspension it doesnt take potholes well , 400$ is all i can do”

  • @argenys8

    @argenys8

    4 жыл бұрын

    honestly the way to get best deal is probably to find someone who is moving and says they need to get rid of the car asap

  • @argenys8

    @argenys8

    4 жыл бұрын

    @KnightsJMC dude nice

  • @justinsamupindi9507

    @justinsamupindi9507

    4 жыл бұрын

    ⚰️⚰️⚰️

  • @Vacated204

    @Vacated204

    4 жыл бұрын

    KnightsJMC The one in Winnipeg with the red paint and the 🖕🏻Trudeau sticker? Saw that one last week!

  • @tysteven6279
    @tysteven62793 жыл бұрын

    Great video dudes. Im glad you are teaching people this kind of stuff. Its all super easy to overlook!

  • @applebomb5067
    @applebomb50673 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful for me when I bought my 1990 Buick Reatta, the pop up lights wink, and the brakes need to be properly bled but other than that, other than this I was able to talk the owner down from 3100 to 2300 USD with cash in hand, 107k miles and cheap to repair engine because it's the good ole 3.8L GM V6 thank you so much ❤️

  • @user-lr5qx3cy6f
    @user-lr5qx3cy6f4 жыл бұрын

    0:11 Why is that person walking backwards

  • @eeromikkola2379

    @eeromikkola2379

    4 жыл бұрын

    the video is reversed.

  • @LucoreAuto

    @LucoreAuto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol good catch!

  • @drewziebeast1439

    @drewziebeast1439

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wtf 🤣🤣

  • @dAn19-j418

    @dAn19-j418

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @jmoney7289

    @jmoney7289

    4 жыл бұрын

    o PRODIGYS o DUDE LOLOL

  • @bobi6374
    @bobi6374 Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome. I grew up without my dad since he lived abroad. A great guy but can't really learn this stuff. This vid helps a lot man.

  • @patrickroberts8457
    @patrickroberts84572 жыл бұрын

    Don’t really want to fanboy or anything but found this channel by chance and have been watching years of videos constantly love all the hosts and the different styles they bring to their individual programs.and got to love mo power baby

  • @jadenkorr979
    @jadenkorr9794 жыл бұрын

    Me: *sees a completely rusted trough junk 1980 opel kadett d for sale* Also me: yeah that looks fine

  • @JAB6718

    @JAB6718

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats a $2k can in utah.

  • @roundlake96

    @roundlake96

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well easy to fix rust on them. But yeah depending on whete you live I would look for a clean one as they are still really cheap as all opels are :)

  • @jadenkorr979

    @jadenkorr979

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@roundlake96 well I live in an area of Europe (austria) where the only old car you can get for cheap with a lot of parts are a golf 2 and a bmw e36

  • @roundlake96

    @roundlake96

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jadenkorr979 Sounds like a nice problem. But also just order from germany, should have everything you need. Live in Sweden but get most of my Opel parts from the UK and germany 😊

  • @samkuip2246

    @samkuip2246

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just saw one 1982 €500 in the netherlands not realy rusted but a bit dented up

  • @carterlam4037
    @carterlam40374 жыл бұрын

    Anyone every watch that donut video like “DONT GET SCREEEWED BUYING A UUUSED CAR!”?

  • @daffaabieza1938

    @daffaabieza1938

    4 жыл бұрын

    Carter Lam that sweet perfect voice is............... noice

  • @Donut

    @Donut

    4 жыл бұрын

    throwwwback! That was possibly the best jingle we ever made hahah

  • @Stagirite0

    @Stagirite0

    4 жыл бұрын

    That video was my intro to this channel and since is my fav vid they made. Was their most helpful video by far for a looong time.

  • @titosyettos2689

    @titosyettos2689

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sombody do a remix of that

  • @adammiller8133

    @adammiller8133

    4 жыл бұрын

    Then it’s brokeeeeeeeeennnnn

  • @Ab_got_
    @Ab_got_3 жыл бұрын

    i love how you made a checklist! it will be helpful for when i buy my first gen miata!

  • @SubtleBreakdown
    @SubtleBreakdown3 жыл бұрын

    you may have convinced me to finally start a project car.....so glad I found this channel

  • @Javierm0n0
    @Javierm0n04 жыл бұрын

    what kills me on listings are folks who say "no tire kickers" when what they actually mean is dont look too closely at the car and don't ask me questions. Guess they don't want my money.

  • @phryge2468

    @phryge2468

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nawh m8 - a tire kicker is someone that just shows up, kicks the tires, asks about it, then leaves. They’re called a tire kicker because they’re not showing up to find out about the car and buy it; they’re just curious about the car and want to check it out, without a true intention of buying. Saying “no tire kickers” is a fair statement to deter people that aren’t going to show up with cash in hand to make an offer if they would like to purchase the vehicle after a thorough inspection. Expertise: I sell Mercedes for a living

  • @Brokemansdiary
    @Brokemansdiary4 жыл бұрын

    I like how he chooses to wear his shirts around his neck

  • @nathancarbo

    @nathancarbo

    4 жыл бұрын

    what?

  • @claytonrzepiennik5046

    @claytonrzepiennik5046

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nathan Carbo What, what?

  • @Henry14141

    @Henry14141

    4 жыл бұрын

    You mean a collared shirt?

  • @OneShotProduktions

    @OneShotProduktions

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@claytonrzepiennik5046 Watch the beginning when he's searching for a car online.

  • @shanewatters9251

    @shanewatters9251

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why am I taking advice from someone who can't figure out how to wear a shirt? Where do you think his socks are?

  • @samsaasen4922
    @samsaasen49224 жыл бұрын

    This guy makes me LOOOOOVE donut media so much! You guys are amazing! Thank you guys

  • @Mark-vl3zm
    @Mark-vl3zm3 жыл бұрын

    Currently in the market for a 350z although I'm very well experienced in motorcycles this will be my first project CAR. Appreciate the checklist. Thanks!

  • @nate6204
    @nate62044 жыл бұрын

    I think the biggest thing this series has done is make me realize how much i want a Miata.

  • @TheKurtkapan34
    @TheKurtkapan344 жыл бұрын

    11:02 "your butt is a really good indicator of how the car is." "God gave me an ok mind, but a really good ass which can feel everything in a car." RIP Niki :(

  • @samcoote9653

    @samcoote9653

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great movie, and an even better driver

  • @ArashiOdayakana

    @ArashiOdayakana

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cyanide and Happiness somewhat-covered this.

  • @TheKurtkapan34

    @TheKurtkapan34

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ArashiOdayakana wait when?

  • @sketchersart6615

    @sketchersart6615

    4 жыл бұрын

    The man who could sit anywhere episode

  • @galacticalliance4801
    @galacticalliance48014 жыл бұрын

    this is a fantastic guide, im hunting for a miata right now and ill know exactly what to look for thanks to this

  • @tonamante7524
    @tonamante75242 жыл бұрын

    Man, so glad I found your channel. Thanks Donut!!!

  • @JuroBaltins
    @JuroBaltins4 жыл бұрын

    Respect from Latvia for rocking that Riga sticker on your laptop, must have had a great time here :)

  • @SalmonParadise

    @SalmonParadise

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I have been looking for a comment that would notice that

  • @kertpirn8301

    @kertpirn8301

    4 жыл бұрын

    And that Estonian flag 😀👊

  • @JuroBaltins

    @JuroBaltins

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kertpirn8301 heck yea

  • @tofers3701

    @tofers3701

    3 жыл бұрын

    Vēl viens Latvietis 😊

  • @CombatGod
    @CombatGod4 жыл бұрын

    A few additional things to consider. I've bought used cars in 3 different countries. I'm hesitant on Miatas at that age but your best bet for reliability is to make sure you get a manual transmission Honda or Toyota. Those will give you in general the best access to cheap parts and make sure you don't need as many cheap parts. Also, some additional things to check for, the edges of the door and inside trimming of the door for different color paint or pain dripping. Even if they say it's never been in an accident it doesn't make it true. There's nothing worse than a car that was in a wreck that somebody fixed themselves.

  • @darajkian
    @darajkian2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this video man! i plan on buying a pontiac g8 gt soon and i didnt even think about some of this stuff. i saved the video and plan on using these tips while buying my own car in the next few weeks, thank you!

  • @aforgivenman3566
    @aforgivenman35663 жыл бұрын

    Hey yall, I'm sure yall wont see this but I really appreciate all of these money pit miata videos. I know they take a lot of work and time and stress sometimes but they have taught me so much and has given me so much more confidence with my car man. God bless yall and have a great day

  • @shop_shenanigans3478
    @shop_shenanigans34784 жыл бұрын

    Says "you can find a Vin decoder for any car!!" Me: "unless it is a 71 super beetle" (True story)

  • @lancehenninger6954

    @lancehenninger6954

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alan Davis ayyye, I have the same car

  • @lollyofelly9510

    @lollyofelly9510

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice profile pic

  • @garrettsharp89

    @garrettsharp89

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can I get an amen from my 10 digit VIN number brethren -78 Super Beetle vert.

  • @julianc6374

    @julianc6374

    4 жыл бұрын

    Someone explain the joke

  • @garrettsharp89

    @garrettsharp89

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@julianc6374 most current cars have a 16 digit alpha-numeric VIN number. Most programs that allow you to input a VIN are set to allow 16 digits only. Some older cars did not have 16 digits. My 78 superbeetle is 10 digits and only numbers, no letters. These type of non common VIN numbers can't be searched is most VIN lookup sites.

  • @myousickoflife
    @myousickoflife4 жыл бұрын

    "That way you can keep yourself from getting murdered" LOL I love this dude!

  • @sirloin4372
    @sirloin43723 жыл бұрын

    Your Miata has come along way since this video! Good job brother jobe!

  • @thatradkid
    @thatradkid2 жыл бұрын

    good tips! i also like the GX that is in the background of all these miata videos

  • @benjamincain3900
    @benjamincain39004 жыл бұрын

    I cannot wait to watch this series again in a few years when I can actually afford a car and use this information. 😂 thanks for planting the seed of knowledge into our heads.

  • @renstal7638

    @renstal7638

    Жыл бұрын

    Your comment is showing 2 years old now. Have you gotten to that point yet? I’d love to hear about it!

  • @jackpowell8155

    @jackpowell8155

    Жыл бұрын

    This did not age well.

  • @dohsdf8625

    @dohsdf8625

    Жыл бұрын

    .

  • @laggard7173

    @laggard7173

    Жыл бұрын

    Bought a car yet?

  • @AnthonyMoody

    @AnthonyMoody

    Жыл бұрын

    AHAHAHA RIP

  • @juusonevala6153
    @juusonevala61534 жыл бұрын

    0:12 Yo this dude is walking backwards :O

  • @HotH105

    @HotH105

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lmao good eye

  • @dappercoon127

    @dappercoon127

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jupetsu04 probably the footage in reverse.

  • @Ivanmx5_
    @Ivanmx5_3 жыл бұрын

    I’m 17 and the NA Miata has been my dream car since I can remember . This has inspired me . Like already want the car , now I want it bad ^2

  • @kayancel2769
    @kayancel27694 жыл бұрын

    A good tip would be to check for the oil cap, check under it and inside of the hole for milky or damaged oil, also, take it off with the car running so you can check out the pressure

  • @casoncox4886
    @casoncox48864 жыл бұрын

    This host needs his own catch phrase like how James has hrsprs

  • @matthew_natividad

    @matthew_natividad

    4 жыл бұрын

    And Nolan?

  • @marcusyc

    @marcusyc

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@matthew_natividad Nolan has his milk

  • @danielkerekes9053

    @danielkerekes9053

    4 жыл бұрын

    James is annoying tho

  • @whydoineedmynamehi6772

    @whydoineedmynamehi6772

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah no, I like the information, don't need the gimmicks

  • @DisappointedScrosh

    @DisappointedScrosh

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dániel Kerekes fuck you idiot

  • @rishitjain2567
    @rishitjain25674 жыл бұрын

    I love that they chose to do this series! I was looking to go get a project car for myself, and this series is all that I needed

  • @Darkmegabeast8990
    @Darkmegabeast89903 жыл бұрын

    Not getting a project car yet but I am buying a used car for my daily use. This video is super useful and I very much plan to use the documents you put in the description.

  • @nicklungaretti
    @nicklungaretti Жыл бұрын

    does anyone have the buyers guide? i tried opening it and it said nothing is in the folder

  • @cirlu_bd
    @cirlu_bd4 жыл бұрын

    your eyes are SO BLUE that's incredible, I think I never seen eyes like this before on anyone.

  • @hectoralejandro9883

    @hectoralejandro9883

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I watch all of his videos and something about the camera or the FX on this particular video make them pop out more than usual.

  • @feeeebleminded
    @feeeebleminded4 жыл бұрын

    I've been trying to remember where Zach looked familiar from and I realized he used to do videos for ECS Tuning lol

  • @Timmy_The_P.O.G
    @Timmy_The_P.O.G4 жыл бұрын

    This is my one of my favorite channels on KZread

  • @MrTchupam
    @MrTchupam3 жыл бұрын

    This Chanel is amazing. Every detail. Congratulations. Now I want a miata 🧐

  • @michaelblock5630
    @michaelblock56304 жыл бұрын

    @donut I've been loving this type of content. Other automotive channels (even the huge ones) often focus on unattainable builds and cars that are cool, but doesn't resonate what so ever with 99% of car people. Donut feels like the people's car channel, and I love it. Keep up the good work!

  • @marcoferreira3832
    @marcoferreira38324 жыл бұрын

    Watching this in EU like "haha if I modify my car I go to prison for life " Not exactly like that but I wish we could do the shit u guys do there

  • @christiannorwik

    @christiannorwik

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m assuming you’re live in Germany.

  • @marcoferreira3832

    @marcoferreira3832

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@christiannorwik Portugal, EU is shitty for car guys everywhere don't worry

  • @AleksandrRudiak

    @AleksandrRudiak

    3 жыл бұрын

    In Russia, we have 12.5.1 Article of Code of Administrative Offenses which literally doesn't allow to modify a car in any shape or form

  • @williamcricket7931

    @williamcricket7931

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marcoferreira3832 I modified my honda the sneaky way, looks almost stock from the outside, it's definitely not stock on the inside.

  • @marcoferreira3832

    @marcoferreira3832

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@williamcricket7931 in my country it would still not pass inspection

  • @gavinlocke4226
    @gavinlocke42263 жыл бұрын

    i know absolutely nothing about cars, but i’m 15 and need to get one in a year so this channel has made me super excited about it all !!!

  • @mdaddya
    @mdaddya3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing the promo at the end. I usually skip through it if its at the beginning. And just to add to what was said in the vid, If the seller has no service history, thats an automatic 3-500 dollars off the asking price, unless the asking price is insanely low already. Js.

  • @DerfingFishing
    @DerfingFishing4 жыл бұрын

    Insanely informative, and perfect timing for me about to get a used car after my poor little hand-me-down civic's transmission and clutch are barely functioning. The damn thing made it to 223,500 miles and is still somehow able to do highway speeds without any expensive repairs until now

  • @thomo_5430
    @thomo_54304 жыл бұрын

    Best series yet! Absolutely love it! Killing the game

  • @Seethinginthecorner
    @Seethinginthecorner2 жыл бұрын

    Wish I watched this a couple weeks ago, you guys are the best!

  • @lichking3711
    @lichking37113 жыл бұрын

    For much older cars, especially domestics, feel around the frame, floors, rockers, etc to check for rust and pull up carpets if easy to do, especially on convertibles. Rust repairs are very time consuming and very important to do right the first time so you wanna have as few surprises as possible.

  • @Channel_60
    @Channel_604 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to this video, I had the confidence to get out and get my first project car. A '93 Pontiac Grand Am.

  • @DisappointedScrosh

    @DisappointedScrosh

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oof

  • @maxymk123
    @maxymk1234 жыл бұрын

    classic cars, especially GM cars are really good project cars cause theyre simple. Engines, transmissions, suspension parts are decently cheap and very abundent. 11/10 would recommend

  • @AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

    @AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

    4 жыл бұрын

    GM = Garbage Motors

  • @JFvEyssen
    @JFvEyssen Жыл бұрын

    This was a very helpful vid thank you mister Jobe and the rest of the donut media team.

  • @dungeonmechanic8950
    @dungeonmechanic89502 жыл бұрын

    Im just getting into cars, and I found this video super helpful! thanks!

  • @jiph294
    @jiph2944 жыл бұрын

    This series is very much made for me, just got my license last week and me and my best friend are saving up some cash and figuring out what car to buy

  • @hansdietrich83
    @hansdietrich834 жыл бұрын

    One of the advantage of the tight regulations and mandatory checkups (TÜV) here in Germany is, that you don't have to worry about 80% of this stuff if the car has a current certificate

  • @amrit1377
    @amrit13772 жыл бұрын

    this video was actually really helpful, and the comments do not lack either

  • @ivanparra346
    @ivanparra3462 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Such a great video. And thanks for that list ✌🏻

  • @putchukoy6870
    @putchukoy68704 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah... this is big help for me, i'm just bout' to get my license, and thinkin' about buying my first project car

  • @mr.slappy6944
    @mr.slappy69444 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I was surprised to see the Rīga sticker on the laptop. Greetings from Latvia. Edit: Also noticed the Estonia flag. Nice to see Baltic states getting some recognition.

  • @MrKobraTom

    @MrKobraTom

    2 жыл бұрын

    So happy to see that comment here. Even though this vid is one year old already. Double greetings from Latvia.

  • @justb0y670

    @justb0y670

    2 жыл бұрын

    Triple greeting

  • @abitirafi7277
    @abitirafi72774 жыл бұрын

    I amazed by how this channel help to more understand about cars, especially how to choose a project car (used cars) literally by this episode and ended up saving the checklist. A big thanks from me in 🇮🇩zach and donut media, won't hesitate to wait more episodes from you guys

  • @spaceman124
    @spaceman1243 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to say that you guys are AWESOME! Your videos are not only entertaining, but very helpful and informative. A friend just asked for advice when buying a used car, so I sent him three of your videos on the subject that I believe would help. Thank you for your great work, and keep it up. I love you!

  • @user-gx1sv3hj9k
    @user-gx1sv3hj9k4 жыл бұрын

    i already love this series

  • @Hopeofmen
    @Hopeofmen4 жыл бұрын

    *Scotty Kilmer entered the chat* Wow, thanks for the heart and likes. ❤️

  • @jacknickolstine3355

    @jacknickolstine3355

    4 жыл бұрын

    ROLL UP YOUR WINDOWS!! UTG # 1

  • @kevinnorris6558

    @kevinnorris6558

    4 жыл бұрын

    *When buying a project car, the most important thing is to look for a Toyota or Lexus badge*

  • @phrodendekia

    @phrodendekia

    4 жыл бұрын

    ENDLESS MONEY PITS AS THEY AGE

  • @sergiomorales4553
    @sergiomorales45533 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for going this in-depth

  • @lucasdesouza9674
    @lucasdesouza96744 жыл бұрын

    This dude is awesome! Thank you for the video!

  • @josephmcclary9667
    @josephmcclary96674 жыл бұрын

    I love these things. I’ve owned 3 total including 2 NAs. I even named my twin girls after the twin Miatas from the movie Cars. Mia & Tia.

  • @andrewr1355

    @andrewr1355

    4 жыл бұрын

    Joseph McClary That’s cruel

  • @ethixhiggins5059

    @ethixhiggins5059

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @themonsteraddictmmxvi1564

    @themonsteraddictmmxvi1564

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're uh...that's cool dude.

  • @aymodaslacker8852

    @aymodaslacker8852

    3 жыл бұрын

    Put this on other video without context and it sounds wrong

  • @greek2068

    @greek2068

    3 жыл бұрын

    My my my😂

  • @AscendedHazard
    @AscendedHazard4 жыл бұрын

    7:07 POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS

  • @BigDW1z

    @BigDW1z

    2 жыл бұрын

    7:08

  • @zacharytribou2728
    @zacharytribou27283 жыл бұрын

    My auto teacher gave us some sheets with all sorts of things to check out on a car in person, and the intimidation factor it gives it top teir

  • @nemanjasimeunovic1611
    @nemanjasimeunovic16113 жыл бұрын

    Thank youuuuu soooo much,now im ready for my project carrr

  • @ahofmann1577
    @ahofmann15774 жыл бұрын

    Nice of you to make a vid about how to buy a used car, I mean the other vids are cool, but this is interesting.

  • @IllIlIlllIllIlIl
    @IllIlIlllIllIlIl4 жыл бұрын

    I bought my Miata for 800 buckaroos and have loved every second of owning it! Perfect first car for someone not too into car culture or the veteran. So much room for growth when owning a Miata

  • @malachihruska1334

    @malachihruska1334

    2 жыл бұрын

    Was it ur first car? I'm thinking of getting one for me as my first

  • @geebeaux
    @geebeaux2 жыл бұрын

    For my first project car (20+ yrs ago) I watched the newspaper classified ads for a year, found a great deal. Every deal since then has been word of mouth from contacts I made working on the first one!

  • @braytonbeer9774
    @braytonbeer97743 жыл бұрын

    I've got a factory 6.2 83 GMC scottsdale heavy half. Painting it a dark luscious red soon. Clean title too.

  • @maeb1979
    @maeb19794 жыл бұрын

    Dude! Next time wear sunglasses during the whole video, I kept getting lost staring at your eyes, thank you!

  • @Miguelvillaloboss

    @Miguelvillaloboss

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is the way

  • @courtneybrooks5243

    @courtneybrooks5243

    3 жыл бұрын

    BlueCar3 x

  • @mrkazman
    @mrkazman4 жыл бұрын

    15:11 holy cow, I had to go back a couple of times to make sure...

  • @JuanNgtse

    @JuanNgtse

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yea man, whos the twin

  • @teamlit6341
    @teamlit63413 жыл бұрын

    thanks very helpful video. awesome content keep it up!!!

  • @fortheloveofnoise9298
    @fortheloveofnoise92984 жыл бұрын

    I bought an untitled, no gauge working 72 Pontiac Grandprix....was fun, sold it before it completely fell apart. (it was a shell from a junkyard, someone halfass rebuilt it) the gas tak even leaked! Fun stuff.

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