Everything we do is still crafted around the driver and those who understand the pure emotion a great drive can elicit. Thanks for this trip down memory lane, Jay and Doug!
My father have one of those RX-7 and is fantastic to drive, now is in process of restoration. Mazda please make another Wankel sport car like RX-7 and I made trade in my car. I'm a big Wankel engine fan.
So proud of doug. Used to RELIGIOUSLY watch him when I was 14, on the weekends eating my food before a quick gaming session. Turning 21 in a few weeks and i can’t believe how much life has changed for him. He deserves everything.
Doug is one good dude. Seems like he's all features and barely any quirks. He's a super nerd for sure...all areas I bet. That's a good thing, btw. Cool story of yours too. 👍 Forza Automobili! 🏁
Wow... Doug has come a long way. I remember when he started with a funny review on a Pontiac Aztec (only 5 years ago). Then he grew into being allowed to review high-end sports cars, then he created his own "Cars & bids business" and here he is again talking cars on Jay Leno's show. Truly impressive.
Jay by himself and Doug by himself are absolute fun to watch. But, them, together, it’s like hanging out with car guy friends whom we can talk endlessly just about any car. I can listen to their conversations all day long. Ultimate collaborations of my two favorite car guys. Thoroughly enjoying this clip.
This is probably the nicest video of jay to watch because of how relaxed and genuine the conversation was between doug and Jay on the drive. Such pure enjoyment. Wish i could see both of them drive around normal cars and just chat like normal buddies instead of that superficial commercial tone.
seeing doug in a different angle and quality is refreshing.. jays production and show is top notch, pure gold this.. both auto icons together make my day
The mannerisms, stylish dress and proud chins, it would be easy to mistake these two as father and son. Love that Jay brings us every day to the exotic and unique in the auto world. I view other UA-cam sites on occasion but keep coming back to Jay
It’s literally his boy. Jay’s name is James Douglas Muir Leno, sounds familiar? Doug (Douglas) Muir Leno now Demuro is his way of charting his own course.
I know Jay has all the money and all the cars… but he is a real encyclopedia of all of automotive history. Love to see two car enthusiasts enjoying the ‘quirks and details’
What a special experience, for Doug to be branded as a "Son" by Jay! I personally am thrilled! Doug really is a star in the next generation of automotive enthusiast/journalist. And I think that Jay must be delighted to have knowledgeable and passionate younger people like Doug carrying the flame forward.
My 2nd car was a first gen RX-7. Now I can brag that I drove a model of car before Jay Leno did! Still my all-time favorite car. Thanks for the nostalgia!
I just love seeing you two together … Jay Leno is an Icon , I grew up watching every night. Doug is such a knowledgeable car enthusiast that I love watching with my kids as a 40 year old . Amazing job guys .
I just came in from washing my '81 RX7 (that my Dad bought new) and see Jay and Doug driving one! After 42 years I still love every drive - most fun you can have with 100 horsepower! I bet having a video of Jay driving it increases it's value a good bit.
It was VERY interesting seeing Jay and Doug together. Jay is obviously an encyclopedia of car knowledge and his thoughts and speech come slower, yet you have Doug who has a very vast car knowledge, but not nearly as in depth as Jay. Doug speaks so quickly and you can tell that he has to calm himself down so he doesn't overwhelm Jay in conversation. A bit of a father and son dynamic. Hope we get more of these vids in the future!
Seeing doug come this far from his first few videos is amazing. It’s also a message to us viewers to look back as to how far we have come in our life and career.
I would greatly appreciate seeing more Doug and Jay collaborations reviewing cars. They are both well versed and knowledgeable figures and are good at keeping their viewers engaged.
Got to meet Doug at a cars & coffee once, and his personality off-camera is exactly the same as it is on-camera. Very very genuine dude. It's probably the biggest reason he's so immensely successful on UA-cam.
I had a 1984 RX-7, bought new. Loved it. 22:54 Shelf life for me was 70k then I was putting in a 1/2 quart of oil every tank of gas. Seals were rapidly going away. The fix in the day was to just pop in a rebuilt motor. To service the seals cost as much as a rebuilt motor, but you got it back in a day. I had a Mazda guy, in LosGatos CA quote me $3500 to slide a rebuild in.
@@LADETROIT I sold mine to someone who was willing to drop a new engine in it. I think a honda "K" swap might be a good way to go. It is a very nice car.
I worked for the company that made the glass sunroof for Mazda for the first gen RX-7. From the factory it came with a painted steel panel. The glass top was available from the dealer as a Mazda-labeled replacement accessory. The company was Pacific T-Top in Huntington Beach, CA. We also added T-Tops to new Mustangs and Camaros/Firebirds, early-mid 80's.
The wing on the Pajero was actually functional. When it was driven offroad fast the wing created an airflow so the dust did not settled on the back window.
Dunno why, but this brought on a huge sense of nostalgia. I remember my Dad bought a metallic blue RX-7 SE and me being so thrilled with the smoothness of the engine, the high redline and the general sportiness of the car. Bear in mind that crazy fast cars were in the 5-6 sec 0-60 mph range at the time. So this car, which did the run in the high 7's, was a legitimately quick car. As with most vintage cars, I can recall the smell of it when it was new. Thanks for this trip down memory lane Doug and Jay!
Jay, yes. Doug is annoying. But it was nice to see him actually act calm and normal here. Clearly he is playing a paradoy of himself and with way too much energy on his channel.
@@vika0194 Doug used to be cool at one time. But his format is suffering under it's own success, getting predictable and boring. He is becoming like the Verizon "can you hear me now?"-guy.
The sound guy of this video is beyond great. The door closing sound is so bouncy yet deep, it gave me a shock after 4 glasses of wine. Every bit of this episode overflows with passion - Jay, Doug, the sound guy and every maker on this video. This video really exemplified why car is so special. Everyone probably has stories to tell about a few cars they encountered, and fortunate ones like Jay and Doug probably have many more stories to share.
The Pajero is absolutely awesome! Rode in one before and loved it! I'd like to add in that it's not really oil consumption in the sense that it 'burns' oil. It uses oil by design to lubricate the rotor housings so the seals on the rotors move along smoothly and don't take extreme wear. Even then, it doesn't guzzle oil. It's just something that needs to be checked from time to time and oil added in when needed. No big deal!
Australia had a production based race series where anything was allowed only requirement was you had to use original wheel diameter and width. So you had rx3/4/7 with periphreal port 13b with 400HP racing on 14 inch wheels and brakes. Fun to watch.
"under there somewhere, oh thanks Doug!" 😂😂😂 I love that Doug and Jay seemed to establish a casual demeanor so quickly. It's fun to see Doug and Jay chatting.
Great to see Jay and Doug back doing a review again together. I grew up with that Rx7. I always wanted one. It was one of the coolest cars on the road back then. Thanks guys !!
Been watching Doug since 2017 and adored some of his first reviews. Bought my second car based mostly upon his review of the vehicle, and it's worked out awesome. Great to see him come all this way as such a humble dude, now he's being interviewed and buttered up by Jay Leno. Hard work pays off!
I had an early Mazda R100 and an RX3, both had buzzers that sounded at 7000 RPM to keep you from over revving it, this was before electronic engine controls that keep that from happening today. The oil consumption was due to the car pumping a bit of oil into the carb to mix with the gas to lubricate the tip seals, it was just something you lived with and not a bother at all.
They are father and son for those wondering, me and my friend find out some years ago, Jays name is James Douglas Muir Leno and Dougs name is actually Douglas DeMuro
Thanks for this guys! I’ve been singing the praises of the the FB RX7 for decades to deaf ears. The feeling, the analogue nature, the smooth revving engine, and it’s general overall spirit of fun.
It's has very classic lines. My Corvette C5 Z06 is similar in that it has a simple, classic silhouette. Neither will ever look old. It's easy for the Mazda, as the rotary engine is so compact. The 'Vette does it by mounting the engine as far back as possible for weight distribution, with the transaxle behind the driver.
OMG! I love RX-7's. I learned to drive with my mother's first gen 78' and 85'. I then owned my own 84' up until I moved to Montréal. I really miss these amazing vehicles. I bought my 84' in 2005 and it had an 80's cell phone in it still!
I have a friend who's first car when she went to college was a new first gen rx7 - her dad was a proud Japanese man who'd done well in America and wanted to flex that he could put his daughter in a cool new japanese car as well as send her to college. On top of that, they lived in Compton. I can think of few more badass moves for an old Japanese man in the hood.
Thanks Jay and Doug. In defense of the rotary, Every RX7 2nd gens I have ever bought that had a blown engine had leaves, sticks, dirt, etc, clogging the space between the oil cooler and radiator, allowing the oil to cook and blow the seals.
I guess rx7s are so expensive now, people don't put miles on them anyway so whatever. you can still go buy an rx8 though for not rediculous prices but. 8500 for a 70,000 mile example... it's probably almost time to rebuild
Such a cool car and has to be one of the only cars driven/reviewed by both Jay and Doug! Great to see these two guys connecting over their passion for cars
I had a new RX-7 it was great, I put my two young daughters in back and we’d go for a ride, they never wanted to go home they loved that car. A few years later I got a new Miata, totally different driving experience! Great car and a lot of fun but so different. Keep these drive reports coming Jay, so many enthusiasts love the variety.
It's fantastic how relaxed the conversation sounds. Jay seems to be able to help people to find the comfort zone pretty quickly. Doug also seems to be able to acclimate as well.
This is what happens when two Italian real guys who are passionate get together. The best Leno episode ever!. Two out of three cars here I remember when they came out as a child n loved them. Thanks Jay n Doug
Thank you, Mr. Leno for another great history lesson, I have been following Doug’s channel for years! Doug has a great story, starting out with auto trader, and then branching out to doing his own thing. He really cares about all things cars🙏🏽
I have a 1987 RX-7 with manual steering. Love it. Such an effortless car to drive. It is trivial to keep it within inches of where I want it in the lane.
The most enjoyable TV car program that I have ever watched. It's brilliant to see both you together. I see the bridge, the given car flag from old to new.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I had an 85 RX-7 GSL in college. In the years before internet sound clips, choosing an aftermarket exhaust was an adventure. I put on a Racing Beat full exhaust that made the car sound like a whirly tube plastic toy being whipped around when the rpm's climbed. It was probably the worst sounding exhaust of all time. Loved that car though. It was so fun to drive. I really miss cars you could drive with no electronic interference.
Doug is a at best a sideshow to Jay. Doug's channel is suffering under it's own success and getting predictable and boring with all his templated stuff. He is becoming like the Verizon "can you hear me now?"-guy.
@@mrtopcat2 I understand what you are saying, but I think we all know if we tuned in and got a different Doug each time it would really limit the appeal. He has to go with consistnecy with his reviews, and then venture our more like he has with Hoovie and his friend that has been on.
This rx-7 is going to go for more money just because Jay drove it. 😂 Gotta love Jay Leno. I watched him as a kid with my grandma at night. Now as an adult I'm rediscovering him for myself.
I used to drive one and what I loved was the no power steering on a sports car. It had amazing road feel and you could feel the road through the steering wheel. You had to do the work yourself.
Great talk. Doug and Jay interact great together. re: the rotary engine, saw a video by Engineering Explained that described some new patents made by Mazda for it. Sounds like Mazda is looking to use it to charge batteries in a hybrid. Seems if it stays in its optimal RPM's then it can be very efficient, and the compact size and light weight is an asset when trying to combine both batteries and an ICE engine.
@@mbd501 it's a great video by Engineering Explained. He goes into detail why it was inefficient, and how this use of the rotary engine could work out very well.
My mom had the 1980 Rx7, which was the actual first generation. The one you have here is the second generation, which had subtle stylistic changes (wider trim running down the sides that actually looked best), new taillight array, nicer rear interior, etc.
@@phillipt9820 no it’s not. The trim is wider and the taillights are different. My father was bummed when this one was released because he wished he had waited to buy this one for mom. This one looks far better than the first generation.
@@Queensizemusicive had a 82 series 2 for 22 years which is as you describe, as i said they are all sa22c first gens in 81 the series 2 came out with updated rear, platic covered bumpers and a bunch of differences in different markets..regardless all same generation!
I had one of these back in the day. Bought it used when I graduated from Med school. Loved the way it drove and the way it looked. Thanks Doug and Jay for bringing back great memories.
If I remember it right, BMW used the 4 cylinder engine in the M3 because of the DTM regulations back then! They actually wanted to use a larger engine, but regulations limited the homologation M3 to 4 cylinders. Entertaining and fun video as always! Cheers
The Pajero is actually a more successful rally vehicle than the Lancer Evo, Mitsubishi still holds the record for most Dakar wins. They were actually faster than the purpose built buggies that run in the Dakar which is very impressive for a vehicle in a production class.
Doug and Jay....
Sounds like Father and Son all day
It is!
Doug DeMuro is Jay Leno son isn’t he? I knew it!!!
@@ricklp1861 Really?
Right? The convo in the car was so family like. And come on. Look at those noses and chins.
"Ma, was it the nose? My beak or my chin? Should we Find Our Roots with Dr Gates?"
It’s nice to see these two back together again. Even if Jay isn’t willing to pay child support it’s a step in the right direction
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good thing my keyboard is water resistant. Otherwise the coffee I spit would have destroyed it
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I've always said Doug looks like Jay Leno's son
Everything we do is still crafted around the driver and those who understand the pure emotion a great drive can elicit. Thanks for this trip down memory lane, Jay and Doug!
Hello Mazda
Give me a new mazdaspeed and I will believe you
My father have one of those RX-7 and is fantastic to drive, now is in process of restoration. Mazda please make another Wankel sport car like RX-7 and I made trade in my car. I'm a big Wankel engine fan.
The people demand a new RX-7!!!!!
I can’t post a photo but, The Mighty Miata thanks you. So light on her feet, it really is a dance. Only car I ever named.
So proud of doug. Used to RELIGIOUSLY watch him when I was 14, on the weekends eating my food before a quick gaming session. Turning 21 in a few weeks and i can’t believe how much life has changed for him. He deserves everything.
go to school
What car did you get?
@@adammaki9066 Who said he didn't??
Doug is one good dude. Seems like he's all features and barely any quirks. He's a super nerd for sure...all areas I bet. That's a good thing, btw.
Cool story of yours too. 👍
Forza Automobili! 🏁
These 2 should have a show together. Their mutual passion for cars and their quirky calm demeanor would be a match made in heaven 😆.
But they just did it few times.. they share same passion just like father & son would.. what is not to like ?..
Also two of the daggiest old men on the internet. Double denim and tucked in t-shirts all around.
Seeing doug evolve to the point where he’s getting to call jay leno dad … truly a beautiful thing
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Daddy*
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THIS! Is Jay Leno’s Garage!
lol
Its money garage
@@Stevexnycautomotive
what the heck are you talking about.
Besides- we get to watch for free.
Would love to see more of Doug and Jay teaming up!
What were his quirks
The epitome of male fashion in one place!😆 Always good to see Jay and Doug together.
Doug's shirt is on backwards 😶
Denim shirts and double t-shirts... doesnt get any better😂
Jay put on some special jeans for this episode with his son.
@@matthewm.1598 HA! It sure is! Possibly had something on the front that couldn’t be seen. Infringement rights??
I always thought it strange jay with the denim. Normally you don't wear jeans when working on cars because you don't want to scratch them.
Wow... Doug has come a long way. I remember when he started with a funny review on a Pontiac Aztec (only 5 years ago). Then he grew into being allowed to review high-end sports cars, then he created his own "Cars & bids business" and here he is again talking cars on Jay Leno's show. Truly impressive.
he also bought the car that started his interest in cars,Porsche Carrera GT.
Always nice to see a father and son bond like this
Jay by himself and Doug by himself are absolute fun to watch.
But, them, together, it’s like hanging out with car guy friends whom we can talk endlessly just about any car.
I can listen to their conversations all day long.
Ultimate collaborations of my two favorite car guys.
Thoroughly enjoying this clip.
No, Doug by himself is annoying AF.
Thoroughly*
@@cynomyS Corrected, thanks.
@@lobsterwhisperer7932 Ha ha. I actually like him more than Mat Watson, May&Hammond combined. But that’s just me.
Well stated
This is probably the nicest video of jay to watch because of how relaxed and genuine the conversation was between doug and Jay on the drive. Such pure enjoyment. Wish i could see both of them drive around normal cars and just chat like normal buddies instead of that superficial commercial tone.
Well when you get to hangout with your dad for a day doing the thing you love in common.
You can tell how much respect he has for jay leno which is nice
I’d watch this.
@@JJ_5289 He's almost nervous around him
seeing doug in a different angle and quality is refreshing.. jays production and show is top notch, pure gold this.. both auto icons together make my day
Totally agree! Two TRUE car guys!
History will tell us in 30 years if Demuro is an icon. Doubtful.
Doug's appearances on The Smoking Tire Podcast are also really good
@@JK061996 not a Smoking Tire fan, but to each their own. Least we can all agree on Doug and Jay!
Doug isn't wearing shorts. Must be a formal occasion.
It's amazing how knowledgeable Jay is about ALL cars.
passion
Love this episode. The conversation felt natural, like two friends who went out for a drive. Love that RX7
Doug deserves all his success. Great to see Jay and Doug geeking out on cars.
The mannerisms, stylish dress and proud chins, it would be easy to mistake these two as father and son. Love that Jay brings us every day to the exotic and unique in the auto world. I view other UA-cam sites on occasion but keep coming back to Jay
For me it's the nose and the way they speak kind of with their tongues
It’s literally his boy. Jay’s name is James Douglas Muir Leno, sounds familiar? Doug (Douglas) Muir Leno now Demuro is his way of charting his own course.
Plenty of quirks and features to go around between the two of you! Great collab.
2 quirks in a feuature car
Two chins one feature. Love you long time.
It's cool to have two people who are passionate about the quirkiness of a car. Do this more often, please, Jay and Doug!
I know Jay has all the money and all the cars… but he is a real encyclopedia of all of automotive history. Love to see two car enthusiasts enjoying the ‘quirks and details’
What a special experience, for Doug to be branded as a "Son" by Jay! I personally am thrilled! Doug really is a star in the next generation of automotive enthusiast/journalist. And I think that Jay must be delighted to have knowledgeable and passionate younger people like Doug carrying the flame forward.
2 guys, 1 car, a shared passion and a lot of stories. That's happiness right there.
Reminds me of 2 girls and one cup
@@buddyrebel_Garcia lmfao
i was really not ready to see doug in pants
@@Sealteam67 You wanted to see him in his panties or what? lol
FEW times in my life has a video made me feel as good as this has. Truly like father like son. What chemistry between them.
My 2nd car was a first gen RX-7. Now I can brag that I drove a model of car before Jay Leno did! Still my all-time favorite car. Thanks for the nostalgia!
The ending of the video is perfection that proud Dad moment with plenty of assurance for his son Doug and the strides that he has made professionally.
First collab with the both of them was on Doug's Channel with Leno's McLaren F1. Nice seeing them again together
Doug was on Jay's show before that for stump a car nerd
We need to see more of them.
It's awesome to see Jay inviting other car enthusiasts from UA-cam into the garage.
Good to see Doug get that affirmation and compliments from his dad at the end of the video.
It’s about time these two icons of fashion got together again.
Thanks for making me actually laugh out loud.
I just love seeing you two together … Jay Leno is an Icon , I grew up watching every night. Doug is such a knowledgeable car enthusiast that I love watching with my kids as a 40 year old . Amazing job guys .
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I just came in from washing my '81 RX7 (that my Dad bought new) and see Jay and Doug driving one! After 42 years I still love every drive - most fun you can have with 100 horsepower! I bet having a video of Jay driving it increases it's value a good bit.
Doug is so much more entertaining being himself rather than his normal car review self!
It was VERY interesting seeing Jay and Doug together. Jay is obviously an encyclopedia of car knowledge and his thoughts and speech come slower, yet you have Doug who has a very vast car knowledge, but not nearly as in depth as Jay. Doug speaks so quickly and you can tell that he has to calm himself down so he doesn't overwhelm Jay in conversation. A bit of a father and son dynamic. Hope we get more of these vids in the future!
Doug is annoying to listen to. Hes so condescending.
@@ronnythompson9115 You must be watching an entirely different video. I didn't hear him utter a single sentence that souded condescending
@@C0LDMachinedoug is an aspie he doesn't do anything with malice it's just his personality.
@@soutchicken7250 I'm fairly certain that's not the case. He may be a bit socially awkward but I doubt he's an "aspie"
True car fan guys but Jay is a seasoned winner here.
Seeing doug come this far from his first few videos is amazing. It’s also a message to us viewers to look back as to how far we have come in our life and career.
I would greatly appreciate seeing more Doug and Jay collaborations reviewing cars.
They are both well versed and knowledgeable figures and are good at keeping their viewers engaged.
Definitely … maybe a few times a year.
This car will definitely fetch a premium now that it’s been reviewed by Doug and featured by Jay
It's currently at $20,000. :)
fb used to be so cheap. i saw one with iffy paint for sale and I never looked at it because everyone knows the engine is never far from a rebuild
Got to meet Doug at a cars & coffee once, and his personality off-camera is exactly the same as it is on-camera. Very very genuine dude. It's probably the biggest reason he's so immensely successful on UA-cam.
Then explain how he is actually normal and watchable here but very annoying on his own channel? The doug here is much better than on his channel.
@@vika0194annoying? 😮
@@vika0194 he is a step less hyper here. cant upstage the master jay
I had a 1984 RX-7, bought new. Loved it.
22:54 Shelf life for me was 70k then I was putting in a 1/2 quart of oil every tank of gas. Seals were rapidly going away.
The fix in the day was to just pop in a rebuilt motor. To service the seals cost as much as a rebuilt motor, but you got it back in a day. I had a Mazda guy, in LosGatos CA quote me $3500 to slide a rebuild in.
Had to get rid of mine because it would never pass California smog. So I just kept it in storage for 20 years and got rid of it around 2008
@@LADETROIT I sold mine to someone who was willing to drop a new engine in it. I think a honda "K" swap might be a good way to go. It is a very nice car.
I worked for the company that made the glass sunroof for Mazda for the first gen RX-7. From the factory it came with a painted steel panel. The glass top was available from the dealer as a Mazda-labeled replacement accessory. The company was Pacific T-Top in Huntington Beach, CA. We also added T-Tops to new Mustangs and Camaros/Firebirds, early-mid 80's.
The wing on the Pajero was actually functional. When it was driven offroad fast the wing created an airflow so the dust did not settled on the back window.
Dunno why, but this brought on a huge sense of nostalgia. I remember my Dad bought a metallic blue RX-7 SE and me being so thrilled with the smoothness of the engine, the high redline and the general sportiness of the car. Bear in mind that crazy fast cars were in the 5-6 sec 0-60 mph range at the time. So this car, which did the run in the high 7's, was a legitimately quick car. As with most vintage cars, I can recall the smell of it when it was new. Thanks for this trip down memory lane Doug and Jay!
Yeah Minman, my mother had one too, Rj in Oz
Would love to see more of these two together. Great, easy not over the top communication.
Doug and Jay type of guys you wanna watch!
Jay, yes. Doug is annoying. But it was nice to see him actually act calm and normal here. Clearly he is playing a paradoy of himself and with way too much energy on his channel.
@@vika0194 Doug used to be cool at one time. But his format is suffering under it's own success, getting predictable and boring. He is becoming like the Verizon "can you hear me now?"-guy.
The sound guy of this video is beyond great. The door closing sound is so bouncy yet deep, it gave me a shock after 4 glasses of wine. Every bit of this episode overflows with passion - Jay, Doug, the sound guy and every maker on this video. This video really exemplified why car is so special. Everyone probably has stories to tell about a few cars they encountered, and fortunate ones like Jay and Doug probably have many more stories to share.
The Pajero is absolutely awesome! Rode in one before and loved it! I'd like to add in that it's not really oil consumption in the sense that it 'burns' oil. It uses oil by design to lubricate the rotor housings so the seals on the rotors move along smoothly and don't take extreme wear. Even then, it doesn't guzzle oil. It's just something that needs to be checked from time to time and oil added in when needed. No big deal!
Australia had a production based race series where anything was allowed only requirement was you had to use original wheel diameter and width. So you had rx3/4/7 with periphreal port 13b with 400HP racing on 14 inch wheels and brakes. Fun to watch.
Nice to see you guys together. The top speed of the Dakar Mitsubishi in 1988 was supposedly around 200kph/ 125mph due to the areo aides.
"under there somewhere, oh thanks Doug!" 😂😂😂 I love that Doug and Jay seemed to establish a casual demeanor so quickly. It's fun to see Doug and Jay chatting.
Great to see Jay and Doug back doing a review again together. I grew up with that Rx7. I always wanted one. It was one of the coolest cars on the road back then. Thanks guys !!
Been watching Doug since 2017 and adored some of his first reviews. Bought my second car based mostly upon his review of the vehicle, and it's worked out awesome. Great to see him come all this way as such a humble dude, now he's being interviewed and buttered up by Jay Leno. Hard work pays off!
The energy between you two is great. You should do it more often.
I think they legally they’re not allowed to be on camera together more than this. It’s some contract Jay signed to protect his kids
Jay DeMuro's Garage
@@Hengel_Andrews Jay and spouse have NO children. Check the bio.
@@jpkatz1435 that you know of.
@@jpkatz1435 Doug is his son
I had an early Mazda R100 and an RX3, both had buzzers that sounded at 7000 RPM to keep you from over revving it, this was before electronic engine controls that keep that from happening today.
The oil consumption was due to the car pumping a bit of oil into the carb to mix with the gas to lubricate the tip seals, it was just something you lived with and not a bother at all.
Dude those are so highly collectible now! And very hard to find at that!
We used to mix a bit of 2 stroke oil into the fuel tank, keeps everything really nice, Rj in Oz
Wholesome. Doug Demuro is incredible. So happy for this guy.
They are father and son for those wondering, me and my friend find out some years ago, Jays name is James Douglas Muir Leno and Dougs name is actually Douglas DeMuro
Thanks for this guys! I’ve been singing the praises of the the FB RX7 for decades to deaf ears. The feeling, the analogue nature, the smooth revving engine, and it’s general overall spirit of fun.
My mother had one, she also had a FD, & her last car was a RX8, she had some cool cars all her life, Rj in Oz
@@rjnation5042 sorry bro but the RX-8 is a POS that’s nothing but trouble!
Still has a beautiful sillouette after almost 40 years. Thanks guys.👌
Talkin about Jay? Damn right! Lol
It's has very classic lines. My Corvette C5 Z06 is similar in that it has a simple, classic silhouette. Neither will ever look old.
It's easy for the Mazda, as the rotary engine is so compact. The 'Vette does it by mounting the engine as far back as possible for weight distribution, with the transaxle behind the driver.
I've been watching doug since he had like 2k or 3 k subs , but now seeing him at this stage of his life meeting all the legends , I feel good .
Imagine how Doug feels! Lol
Me too! Love seeing good guys win in the end!
@@evanbyers6240 as good as hoovie dissing his CGT hahaha
It's great to see a dad spending time with his son like this. Can't wait for the sitcom.
OMG! I love RX-7's. I learned to drive with my mother's first gen 78' and 85'. I then owned my own 84' up until I moved to Montréal. I really miss these amazing vehicles. I bought my 84' in 2005 and it had an 80's cell phone in it still!
I have a friend who's first car when she went to college was a new first gen rx7 - her dad was a proud Japanese man who'd done well in America and wanted to flex that he could put his daughter in a cool new japanese car as well as send her to college. On top of that, they lived in Compton. I can think of few more badass moves for an old Japanese man in the hood.
Definitely a flex, my mother had one too, Rj in Oz
Thanks Jay and Doug. In defense of the rotary, Every RX7 2nd gens I have ever bought that had a blown engine had leaves, sticks, dirt, etc, clogging the space between the oil cooler and radiator, allowing the oil to cook and blow the seals.
A friends fathers 1st gen did 100k on a set of seals, so its possible for them to last a long time if taken care of. Still has the car 84-23
I guess rx7s are so expensive now, people don't put miles on them anyway so whatever.
you can still go buy an rx8 though for not rediculous prices but. 8500 for a 70,000 mile example... it's probably almost time to rebuild
@@DrRyan82994 yeah RX-8’s are a POS, honestly I wouldn’t waste my money on one!!!
Such a cool car and has to be one of the only cars driven/reviewed by both Jay and Doug! Great to see these two guys connecting over their passion for cars
Love listening to Jay tell stories about the "old days"
So much respect between son and father, this is so lovely to see. Wonderful. Lovely conversation.
I had a new RX-7 it was great, I put my two young daughters in back and we’d go for a ride, they never wanted to go home they loved that car. A few years later I got a new Miata, totally different driving experience! Great car and a lot of fun but so different. Keep these drive reports coming Jay, so many enthusiasts love the variety.
You must be as old as my mother, she had one too, but she always had cool cars, Rj in Oz
Those two together are about as much car enthusiasm as you could ever get in one place.
It's fantastic how relaxed the conversation sounds.
Jay seems to be able to help people to find the comfort zone pretty quickly. Doug also seems to be able to acclimate as well.
That's a key quality in being a talk show host. Getting people into their comfort zone
I started watching Doug's channel when I was in high-school now I am 28 years old and I still watch his videos. Jay and Doug what a good duet
This is what happens when two Italian real guys who are passionate get together. The best Leno episode ever!. Two out of three cars here I remember when they came out as a child n loved them. Thanks Jay n Doug
Doug and Jay together, What a great thing.
Thank you, Mr. Leno for another great history lesson, I have been following Doug’s channel for years! Doug has a great story, starting out with auto trader, and then branching out to doing his own thing. He really cares about all things cars🙏🏽
Doug, So funny how comfortable you are with Jay, 2 great people doing what they love. Awesome to see, LOVE IT!!!
Jay keeps supporting the auto community. God bless you Jay!
Two of my favorite car personalities, great to see Jay and Doug together.
I want to say only one thing. Jay, please, stay with us as long as possible 🙏
yh, he's getting old 😔
It’s honestly to see that he’s recovered from his accident.
@@RadicoolToons am sure he has got many many many miles left in him yet
I have a 1987 RX-7 with manual steering. Love it. Such an effortless car to drive. It is trivial to keep it within inches of where I want it in the lane.
Great chemistry. And, I like the idea of bringing in three cars and letting Jay pick one to drive.
Such a great video. Love the chemistry of the Jay and Doug. The real star was the RX7. Camera crew did a great job. Driving scenes were beautiful
The most enjoyable TV car program that I have ever watched. It's brilliant to see both you together. I see the bridge, the given car flag from old to new.
WOW! Jay and Doug together in another video AGAIN? It's like Christmas.... in May!! Utterly fantastic!!
You guys should do this combo every month. I wish you drove the Pajero. My childhood fantasy car.
Big same. First saw it at age 12 while watching Who Am I? and have been in love ever since.
Exactly 💯 out of the 3 cars they drive the wankel lol I mean c’mon you’ve got an E30 M3 and a pajero Evo sat right there WTF!!!
i like how respectful and considered doug speak to Jay. like he is a mentor for him.
completely different to how he speaks to tyler from hoovies 😂
jay is indeed a level above everyone else hehe
the "Hey dad!' killed me🤣
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I had an 85 RX-7 GSL in college. In the years before internet sound clips, choosing an aftermarket exhaust was an adventure. I put on a Racing Beat full exhaust that made the car sound like a whirly tube plastic toy being whipped around when the rpm's climbed. It was probably the worst sounding exhaust of all time. Loved that car though. It was so fun to drive. I really miss cars you could drive with no electronic interference.
Jay thank you for all the quality videos! My absolute favorite UA-cam channel of all time!!
Doug is my fav, Jay is a close second!
Doug is a at best a sideshow to Jay.
Doug's channel is suffering under it's own success and getting predictable and boring with all his templated stuff. He is becoming like the Verizon "can you hear me now?"-guy.
@@mrtopcat2 I understand what you are saying, but I think we all know if we tuned in and got a different Doug each time it would really limit the appeal. He has to go with consistnecy with his reviews, and then venture our more like he has with Hoovie and his friend that has been on.
This rx-7 is going to go for more money just because Jay drove it. 😂 Gotta love Jay Leno. I watched him as a kid with my grandma at night. Now as an adult I'm rediscovering him for myself.
How about if Doug buys it for Jay?
@@jorgeb9715 Since Doug runs the site, I assume he's not allowed to bid on cars.
Loved this team up!!! More of this in the future!
I love that Jay does stuff with DeMuro and Hoovie. What a guy. A true car guy.
Jay is such a cool dude, listening to him talk about modern cars is fun. Glad he makes these vids!
I used to drive one and what I loved was the no power steering on a sports car. It had amazing road feel and you could feel the road through the steering wheel. You had to do the work yourself.
Very cool, love the first gen RX-7, thanks for sharing Jay and Doug.
Great talk. Doug and Jay interact great together.
re: the rotary engine, saw a video by Engineering Explained that described some new patents made by Mazda for it. Sounds like Mazda is looking to use it to charge batteries in a hybrid. Seems if it stays in its optimal RPM's then it can be very efficient, and the compact size and light weight is an asset when trying to combine both batteries and an ICE engine.
Interesting. They were known for poor fuel economy for their size and power. That Mazda was EPA rated at 15 city, 21 highway.
@@mbd501 it's a great video by Engineering Explained. He goes into detail why it was inefficient, and how this use of the rotary engine could work out very well.
Owner of a 1988 325i e30 and man, feels hella special to see an m3 with such love
My mom had the 1980 Rx7, which was the actual first generation. The one you have here is the second generation, which had subtle stylistic changes (wider trim running down the sides that actually looked best), new taillight array, nicer rear interior, etc.
Wrong, this is still a first generation known as a series 3, in Japan, Australia and most of the world from 78-85 are all SA22C
@@phillipt9820 no it’s not. The trim is wider and the taillights are different. My father was bummed when this one was released because he wished he had waited to buy this one for mom. This one looks far better than the first generation.
@@Queensizemusicive had a 82 series 2 for 22 years which is as you describe, as i said they are all sa22c first gens in 81 the series 2 came out with updated rear, platic covered bumpers and a bunch of differences in different markets..regardless all same generation!
They started with a 2.3L engine in the DTM because of the weight and they could place it behind the front axle and it made 320 hp at 10,500 rpm.
These two together make a great collab series.
🤣I can't believe Doug actually said "Hey Dad!" I almost spit out my drink. LMAO
I had one of these back in the day. Bought it used when I graduated from Med school. Loved the way it drove and the way it looked. Thanks Doug and Jay for bringing back great memories.
If I remember it right, BMW used the 4 cylinder engine in the M3 because of the DTM regulations back then!
They actually wanted to use a larger engine, but regulations limited the homologation M3 to 4 cylinders.
Entertaining and fun video as always!
Cheers
That Mitsubishi is so cool, I wish you did a whole episode about it. Never heard of it before.
Agreed, it's an absolute brute, t's so good looking
Legendary. Been in love with them ever since the equally awesome Jackie Chan movie Who Am I? introduced me to it and the sport of rally racing.
The Pajero is actually a more successful rally vehicle than the Lancer Evo, Mitsubishi still holds the record for most Dakar wins.
They were actually faster than the purpose built buggies that run in the Dakar which is very impressive for a vehicle in a production class.