£2000 PROJECT CAR CHALLENGE!

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  • Опубліковано 14 лис 2024

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  • @AutoalexCars
    @AutoalexCars  Місяць тому +22

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    • @jimmyjimmy-k5c
      @jimmyjimmy-k5c Місяць тому +5

      please help benji find the correct lines in the road.. lol bloody hell benj!

    • @DAZBROOKS
      @DAZBROOKS Місяць тому

      I got one there not expense and definitely worth the waiting gold, which is lower garage bills when you go in with knowledgeable facts!!! Yes my guy at the garage is not my guy cos he now hates me .

    • @weegaz22
      @weegaz22 Місяць тому +2

      Come on Alex, did you really say the mid engined rwd mk2 mr2 is "a bit shit" and then immediately follow up with "so we're gonna look at a 206cc or a shit-roen convertible fwd scrabble wagon", you're having a giraffe mate😂😂

    • @aleddavies770
      @aleddavies770 Місяць тому

      Same old shit.

  • @leondalley
    @leondalley Місяць тому +1025

    This is your problem now Alex, you can't show up to someone's house in a porsche and then lowball them on the price 😅

    • @RollingShutter
      @RollingShutter Місяць тому +61

      that´s why he low balled him on the phone. :D

    • @imaner76
      @imaner76 Місяць тому +1

      @@RollingShutter 🤣

    • @vichellejohnson7240
      @vichellejohnson7240 Місяць тому

      😂😂😂

    • @Andybarney555
      @Andybarney555 Місяць тому +17

      ​@@RollingShutter by offering him more than webuy. And coming and getting it.. do you listen...😂😂

    • @remlap42
      @remlap42 Місяць тому +2

      @@BlatantBurnerAccount are you just ragebaiting every comment?

  • @cnvdh3514
    @cnvdh3514 Місяць тому +382

    This video gives me memories of Ethan's first project car

    • @trendinguk
      @trendinguk Місяць тому +1

      Ahhhhhh what a time

    • @JW-qf2fx
      @JW-qf2fx Місяць тому +10

      hahaha years of trying to make Ethan care about cars was hilarious and torture, he really doesnt care still lol

    • @AnalogSins
      @AnalogSins Місяць тому +5

      @@JW-qf2fx What sucks, is he kinda did about the SMX, and it was kinda eaten my Car Throttle

    • @nofxorbust
      @nofxorbust Місяць тому

      @@AnalogSins Yes, let's get him another SMX - I actually saw my first one on the road the other day in Portsmouth!!!

  • @zak2175
    @zak2175 Місяць тому +624

    Holy shit Alex actually drives phil???

  • @calibrazxr750
    @calibrazxr750 Місяць тому +1827

    Every video looks like one I have seen them do previously. Another MX-5 Mk3, more BC coil overs, car vertical advert, blah blah blah.

    • @Mayorrans_Garage
      @Mayorrans_Garage Місяць тому +364

      I was thinking exactly the same.. the TDC and ATG holding up the channels!

    • @Simtatic
      @Simtatic Місяць тому +302

      Agree. I like Autoalex and the whole crew, but the cars, ideas and videos are always feeling same-ish for a while. I was REALLY excited to see some content on the Ferrari, but nah.
      (They didn't sell it, right? Just asking in case i missed something, i am behind on the podcasts)

    • @FranzFridl
      @FranzFridl Місяць тому +96

      Are you here for the cars? I just enjoy spending time with them... Taking a shit, but still

    • @frannymarch87
      @frannymarch87 Місяць тому +177

      It’s getting extremely repetitive

    • @bradenhart8947
      @bradenhart8947 Місяць тому +114

      TDC have started doing sponsorships with Better Health so they’re going to see a drop in viewership and ATG are starting to get a bit boring with the low budget themed videos but at least their videos are consistently entertaining.

  • @driftmonkey3646
    @driftmonkey3646 Місяць тому +336

    Would be just nice to see one of these projects go beyond a couple of episodes before it’s just not mentioned ever again. And not just BMW’s, minis and mx5’s

    • @GrandmasAshess
      @GrandmasAshess Місяць тому +6

      Minis, beamers and MXs are where it’s at bro 🤣🤣

    • @NonsensicalSpudz
      @NonsensicalSpudz Місяць тому +2

      @@GrandmasAshess yeh but its just typical

    • @laportlaportlaport
      @laportlaportlaport Місяць тому

      @@GrandmasAshess I'll have my 996 well done actually.

    • @danogh2227
      @danogh2227 Місяць тому +2

      I'd love to see the MR2, or an SLK or something more silly, Street KA? :D

    • @_Jonez_
      @_Jonez_ Місяць тому

      Tbh since phil got sorted with a v6, theres been hardly any content. This channel is hardly mx-5 flooded.

  • @kierankilleen5529
    @kierankilleen5529 Місяць тому +6

    YAAAAAAAAAAWN repeat repeat repeat ,Stopped half way as I remembered I'd just finished painting sitting room so I thought watching it dry might be more entertaining 🤔 and you know I was right!

  • @michaelporter8485
    @michaelporter8485 Місяць тому +191

    The blue mx5 is my dad’s old car we owned it around 10 years ago I’m pretty sure my dad was only the second owner at the time! 😄

  • @aitor9158
    @aitor9158 Місяць тому +163

    i think the MR2 would have been alot better and more unique,i love those cars :(

    • @MrChimpeh
      @MrChimpeh Місяць тому +4

      Could have got a mk3 mr2 under budget. Absolutely no chance of getting a mk2 although twice they’ve got a mk3 MX5 on the channel and they’ve been like 1/3 the usual price so who knows

    • @Jjm2024-u3t
      @Jjm2024-u3t Місяць тому +2

      Much better looking aswell

    • @aitor9158
      @aitor9158 Місяць тому

      @@MrChimpeh sadly in my country none would have been under 2k,people loves to inflate prices here, most of these cars come from the uk,but i do believe they could have found a relative mid condition mrs for that prize or a sw20 (i have seen rolling chassis for that price but is a "project car challenge" so it checks out)

    • @ghomerhust
      @ghomerhust Місяць тому +1

      sadly taylor is right on those. theyre cool, but they have HORRIBLE rust problems. youll spend 3x the price of the car just fixing rust, and then probably still have to do it again in a few years even with preventatives in place. in dry climates they are fantastic projects. but not in the UK

    • @JW-qf2fx
      @JW-qf2fx Місяць тому +2

      they are also a total pain in the ass if you buy them cheap. Ive done timing belts etc on NA and turbo ones and they are a nightmare... one is did had one of the early harlequin/mexican fireball metallic paint jobs on it and i wanted to die lol. For a first project car for a newbie they are tough.

  • @j1mmeuk
    @j1mmeuk Місяць тому +15

    Another great video, reminded me of the old content with Ethan, good to See Alex looking after his mates, top man keep em coming 👍

  • @Poolumpingas
    @Poolumpingas Місяць тому +46

    Would have loved to have seen an MR2 on the channel!
    I own an NA MR2 and a Turbo. They're great fun to drive, turn heads, reliable, and the rust is no worse than any other 90s car.

    • @ghomerhust
      @ghomerhust Місяць тому +2

      take any 90s car to the UK and watch it melt in rust.

    • @thesilentgametestr
      @thesilentgametestr Місяць тому

      i doubt an mr2 for upto 2k even 2.5k is going to be very good. theres project cars then theres money pits.

    • @craigsmith86
      @craigsmith86 Місяць тому

      A good point. A 2k SW20 will be a proper rotbox these days.

  • @ThomasMcGinn-y8w
    @ThomasMcGinn-y8w Місяць тому +6

    Risking getting major blowback, as much as I love the way you lads love the Beemers and MX5s, an yes top boys for sorting out another one for your team. Cmon guys there's thousands of other brands out there with massive potential. Get the blinkers off and think past Zee German automobiles and the Hiroshima plant 5s..... Another top show tho lads 👌👌👌

  • @gofres
    @gofres Місяць тому +12

    I've never owned one but I love the mk2 MR2 so much I convinced a house mate to buy one 😂.
    He just added a sports cat back exhaust that really pepped up the power, dynoed at 182bhp. Then added some toyo semi slicks.
    I got to drive it a few times and it was a ton of fun!
    Loved the handling, it just turned like a ballet dancer.

  • @chris2414
    @chris2414 Місяць тому +544

    Alex’s business model: buy a cheap car, fit some coilovers and film it

    • @ghomerhust
      @ghomerhust Місяць тому +26

      isnt that kind of how you do shitboxes?

    • @chris2414
      @chris2414 Місяць тому +27

      @@ghomerhust yeah but it’s on repeat if you haven’t noticed

    • @ibud1300
      @ibud1300 Місяць тому +1

      Works for me!

    • @boskabiker
      @boskabiker Місяць тому +7

      Seems to be working for him if he can daily a Porsche..

    • @grantmckendry3323
      @grantmckendry3323 Місяць тому +2

      @@BlatantBurnerAccount What's the feedback from people he's sold cars to previously? was looking online but can't see much.

  • @Baileyhowcroft01
    @Baileyhowcroft01 Місяць тому +28

    Phil stole the show (AGAIN) seeing Phil is like seeing a old friend he just makes you smile 😊

  • @connorohoare7470
    @connorohoare7470 Місяць тому +172

    What bloody hot hatch did Alex buy god damn it

    • @jackf9542
      @jackf9542 Місяць тому +27

      208gti but you might see it in a month or so 😂

    • @aquilinorodrigo
      @aquilinorodrigo Місяць тому +1

      ​@@jackf9542Now THAT'S a cool car. I love them so much.

    • @williamgl2627
      @williamgl2627 Місяць тому +2

      That was my guess on the video. I'm picking up a 208 GTI on Sat. Hopefully he got the facelift, or he's going to have a lot of issues.

    • @aquilinorodrigo
      @aquilinorodrigo Місяць тому +1

      @@williamgl2627 Have fun with it! Normal GTi or the by Peugeot Sport one?

    • @williamgl2627
      @williamgl2627 Місяць тому +1

      @@aquilinorodrigo Normal GTI. Unfortunately, I couldn't stretch my budget any further for a BPS model.

  • @ryuhayabaker
    @ryuhayabaker Місяць тому +5

    I'd love a challenge where all 3 would have to buy from a car brand theyve never bought from before. The idea of Rory in a Perodua, Alex in a Ssangyong and Taylor in a Jensen Interceptor would be quite fun.

    • @robertnewman477
      @robertnewman477 Місяць тому

      The first to yeah, not sure Taylor has the budget for an Interceptor 😂

  • @nssteja7516
    @nssteja7516 Місяць тому +45

    New challenge should be not to buy a beemer or mazda for 1 year

  • @bryandow2827
    @bryandow2827 Місяць тому

    Love the channel, your banter between each other, ATG & TDC channels, I was glad you left your previous channel and created your own channel.
    Not jumping on previous comments but would like to see different cars, challenges as we all know you love BMWs & MX-5, but there are other cars out there.

  • @ricardoseixas3242
    @ricardoseixas3242 Місяць тому +70

    What about a Mercedes slk or clk, since he wanted a cabrio? A mercedes slk mk1 kompressor has almost 200hp with room for improvement.
    Those with monoblock rims and amg kit look amazing.
    Would be nice to see more Mercedes and Audi's on the channel

    • @Chateauneufdupape27
      @Chateauneufdupape27 Місяць тому +4

      Very good suggestion! I loved mine back in the days. AMG exhaust and it sounded great too

    • @zer0bre
      @zer0bre Місяць тому +1

      Not everyone can handle a 200+hp car. You have to keep that in mind. Drivers actually need to be alive in order to drive cars. Including the cars not being in pieces. Do you know how many people sat in a 200+hp cars and just slammed into a tree because they're "pretty much racing drivers"? I think the MX5 is the perfect sporty, yet relatively tame car combination out there. Especially since the parts for a Merc compared to Mazda parts vary greatly.

    • @CHID_59
      @CHID_59 Місяць тому +2

      Only issue is it's more expensive to run by alot, not to mention a bastard to work on, and your looking at thousands for some suspension

    • @Low760
      @Low760 Місяць тому +3

      ​@@zer0brewow. You must be fun if you think 200hp will kill people.

    • @ghomerhust
      @ghomerhust Місяць тому +1

      yeah those little 2.3 kompressors were pretty pokey! i saw a few on the autobahn back in the day really cooking

  • @rushnerd
    @rushnerd Місяць тому +35

    Alex just writes off the MK2 MR2 instantly. I just have no words for that. They all seem to love BMW and British cars forever, but when it comes to Toyota no?
    Those MR2s are incredibly expensive and collectible here in the states. UK has ALL the cheap Toyota cars that we all want :(

    • @ghomerhust
      @ghomerhust Місяць тому +6

      in the UK they are either insanely expensive inflated pricing, or they are absolute rust buckets, and there seems to be little in between.

    • @rushnerd
      @rushnerd Місяць тому

      @@ghomerhust You're right. old school Toyotas are prone to rust, but I thank god I live in Oregon and my Celica and Supra are virtually rust-free.
      Still wish they gave them more of a chance as they are SO CHEAP over there. US guys pay X3 as much (both my 88' Supra and 01' Celica GT-S both auto and base were $8K last few years)

    • @rushnerd
      @rushnerd Місяць тому

      @@BlatantBurnerAccount Slow down there, friend; Rory is the mainstay, and it's not about the group anyway. I just think they need to try more cars.
      Also a BMW is not remotely realistic for most drivers even in the golden age of them. It's just incredible expensive to keep up on.

    • @jeeves_uk
      @jeeves_uk Місяць тому +1

      @@BlatantBurnerAccount how dare a camera man work filming a car channel. The audacity

    • @jeeves_uk
      @jeeves_uk Місяць тому

      @@BlatantBurnerAccount you must of hit a bong of spice if you think I'm gonna read your fucking thesis 😂 I couldn't give a shit what you do or have done to be quiet honest.

  • @gazmo147
    @gazmo147 Місяць тому +81

    I love the premise of these videos but have to agree with the moaners it gets old seeing another MX5, or BMW be the buy, why not try some alternatives to those cars and compare them? Say an MX5 vs an MGF or Z3 or Lotus Elan(the 90s one) Some alternative shit box project cars would be cool. Loved the classic series because it was different but still shitboxes that we can all aspire to.

    • @alistairinnes5439
      @alistairinnes5439 Місяць тому +3

      Couldn't agree more. As a pom in Oz I'm gobsmacked by the bargains that you can buy at such bargain prices in the UK...old TT's, old IS's, old French cars, Italian theme? Dont care if they're junk, just need something slightly different.

  • @andrewastley2979
    @andrewastley2979 Місяць тому +150

    So what happened to the £1500 hot hatch challenge?? I've re listened to almost all of the podcasts in the last week or so and there's so so many amazing ideas that just haven't happened or come off. Not trying to do the Boi's down but lets see some of the plans come to fruition. Just leave you thinking what's going on? Come on Boys one project or idea at a time.

    • @luketinkley4806
      @luketinkley4806 Місяць тому +7

      Same, was looking forward to the next episode.

    • @keyrone77
      @keyrone77 Місяць тому +2

      Probably got a back log of content already filmed and plan to release 20mins a week

    • @macilaci01
      @macilaci01 Місяць тому +12

      I reckon Alex wants to stay close to his daughter for a little while ,so not going on longer road trips.

    • @jamiehallsworth4032
      @jamiehallsworth4032 Місяць тому

      They both brought lemons on purpose and made out they never once looked over the cars id imagine it was rorys idea of funny content

    • @AutoalexCars
      @AutoalexCars  Місяць тому +124

      Clio has been fully repaired, my hot hatch needed some work, all cars have new tyres and a track has been booked! We're back at it with them next week :)

  • @williamgl2627
    @williamgl2627 Місяць тому +182

    Calling MR2's rusty and shit when the channel is based on MX5's and BMW's is so funny. Could've gotten him a convertible mk3 MR2

    • @tommybooth5398
      @tommybooth5398 Місяць тому +8

      Mk3 MR2’s are gross

    • @williamgl2627
      @williamgl2627 Місяць тому +9

      @@tommybooth5398 The MK2 is definitely the icon and much better styling. I just thought with them saying he wanted A MR2, and that they were rusty, they could get the more modern version. I'd definitely choose the earlier version if it was me though.

    • @ghomerhust
      @ghomerhust Місяць тому +3

      i'd go for a mk1 honestly, just to be THAT guy. but i cant fit inside the damned thing! a buddy had the 1.6 supercharged, and it was fantastic fun

    • @weegaz22
      @weegaz22 Місяць тому

      ​@ghomerhust finding a good ones hard, lve had one and I remember back in 1997 the majority of them were rotten back then, I had one with the 2.0 turbo in it and the whole thing had new panels all round and a lot of chassis repair

    • @jdmsnowmonkey7913
      @jdmsnowmonkey7913 Місяць тому

      Yeah, that was my first thought - if Benji wanted an MR2, he'd probably have been fine with the Mk3, and it would've added a bit more variety to the channel.

  • @daniellenner813
    @daniellenner813 Місяць тому +19

    Never heard of a 32 way adjustable coilover before... These are single adjustable. The damper stiffness can be selected in 32 increments.

    • @iandavis8725
      @iandavis8725 Місяць тому +1

      Was thinking the same thing, a bit of a gaff there. Surely they have a script to run off when showing off free parts to advertise.

    • @daniellenner813
      @daniellenner813 Місяць тому +1

      Probably wrong intentionally just to make us comment...

  • @scottrobson3472
    @scottrobson3472 Місяць тому +45

    Got to be an MR2 respect his wishes!!

    • @shikiagi6226
      @shikiagi6226 Місяць тому +3

      Exactly man, so dissapointwd

    • @Jacoline4
      @Jacoline4 Місяць тому +2

      ....,that would be my project : ..to sell this (boo-oo-ooring) mx5 (..againnnn) ASAP and get my MR2 !

  • @limpet7r63
    @limpet7r63 Місяць тому

    We picked up a cat N MX5 NC from Copart earlier this year for £620 with the fees. Only a 1.8, but a genuine 74,000 miles, heated leather, and in really nice condition apart from two dented wings and a scuffed bumper. Runs like a sewing machine and drives lovely.
    Repaired it with used parts in colour, did a bit of welding on one rear sill and inner arch (they do rot, but it’s very easy to repair if you can weld), and it went through the MOT with advisories only on a slightly binding brake (replaced the caliper) and slightly worn rear discs.
    It’s been a very reliable daily driver ever since. With the repairs, the MOT and installing £400 worth of CarPlay stereo, it owes us less than £1,800. So much car for the money.

  • @_tobes._
    @_tobes._ Місяць тому +10

    he's giving Ethan energy in a good way!!

  • @BearWelsh
    @BearWelsh Місяць тому +1

    16:22 Alex about to give everybody cars 😂😂

  • @trigsretromotors
    @trigsretromotors Місяць тому +54

    You know theres other cars out there than bloody MX5s, its getting very repetitive now

    • @eefjuh5533
      @eefjuh5533 Місяць тому

      @@trigsretromotors did that other carshow stop, or what?? All that moaning since then is hilarious

  • @lewaz101101
    @lewaz101101 Місяць тому

    Great video chaps, loved watching Benji learning the ropes and for getting to watch someone’s learning experience happen in real time with their first project car. Keep up the good work and more of this please

  • @sweatybandit0
    @sweatybandit0 Місяць тому +32

    Rinse and repeat. The other channels have the weight on their shoulders to keep this one going by the looks of it. Otherwise, no budget!😅

  • @adamkarcz8644
    @adamkarcz8644 Місяць тому

    I do appreciate that you showed the difference between fun hazing, and actually helping when it is truly a matter of safety. Good episode all around, I really liked it.

  • @beneyhewson4442
    @beneyhewson4442 Місяць тому +10

    Evidently I'm the only one that enjoyed this. As someone who also runs a channel, I know all too well the struggles of starting a project and then not being able to finish it within a week for the next video so you have to start something else. I'll always keep watching, so keep uploading

  • @chrisjoyce94
    @chrisjoyce94 Місяць тому

    Great video guys! Keep up the good work!
    Would love to see more continuation of older episodes (e.g. Betty’s PD swap, some challenges with the Tesla, repairing Stavros, the hot hatch challenge etc).
    I really enjoy watching Taylor’s and Jooshy’s explanations of how they repair things - to me, those are really interesting.
    Great work considering you’ve just had a baby, Alex! Keep it up and ignore all the knobs 😂

  • @SpaceAndTime1
    @SpaceAndTime1 Місяць тому +13

    Starting to query if auto Alex has dementia start challenges then float off onto something completely different a day later

    • @SpaceAndTime1
      @SpaceAndTime1 Місяць тому

      @@AUTORiNSEANDREPEAT think you just reinforced my previous comment baha

  • @Ash-pq2qp
    @Ash-pq2qp Місяць тому +2

    6:50 What a reference! Daniel!

  • @DaDa-David
    @DaDa-David Місяць тому +9

    ROAARY's reaction in Phil! Just pricelss! :-)

  • @dannb0dge
    @dannb0dge Місяць тому

    And this is what makes your channel great. Buying him a car and getting him to work on it, but coaching him through it all, not one bit of berating or taking the piss, even though he has no idea what he's doing.
    Absolutely brilliant, this is how everyone get levelled up.

  • @TJSTR
    @TJSTR Місяць тому +3

    Nice. I think those mk3 MX5s are aging well.

  • @93tiny08
    @93tiny08 Місяць тому

    The step-by-step tutorial side of these videos is fantastic and we need more! Some of us are wanting to get into project cars but - like Benji - haven't a scooby!

  • @kotnbronson
    @kotnbronson Місяць тому +23

    That's not a Sport model, it's the base 2L🙃

    • @ollypricegaming2233
      @ollypricegaming2233 Місяць тому

      Sport came with LSD? But this also had cloth seats, was confused

    • @johnbarry731
      @johnbarry731 Місяць тому +3

      The 2.0 Sport has 17 inch 10 spoke wheels, a strut brace, the six speed box and leather seats as standard. I think all 2.0s had the LSD.

    • @kotnbronson
      @kotnbronson Місяць тому

      Yep, all the 2l models came with lsd

    • @thomas123321
      @thomas123321 Місяць тому

      The sport had different suspension as well. Doesn't look like they are taking out yellow Bilstein ones

  • @tobybushnell
    @tobybushnell Місяць тому +2

    Loved this. Wholesome. Congrats Benjy.

  • @dwaynne_way
    @dwaynne_way Місяць тому +12

    First a new video from Colin Furze and now Alex. Today has been a good day 🎉

  • @OfficialTomP
    @OfficialTomP Місяць тому +2

    Having owned 4 Mk2 MR2's, they are amazing! and content on them is quite limited, 2k would have been doable for a project car and would have loved to see one on the channel, and fulfil the mans wishes!

  • @LNERA3PRODUCTIONS
    @LNERA3PRODUCTIONS Місяць тому +62

    despite what people say i liked this video and would love to see more of the mx5 on the v2 channel.
    maybe turbo charge it and race agains phil?🤔

  • @_Cads
    @_Cads Місяць тому +52

    As much as I enjoy this channel, there is a danger it can go a little stale. Hopefully you’ll take the constructive criticism on board and put some thought into future videos. A channel can go downhill as quickly as it kicked off if viewers are bored.

    • @bawssnarmz5204
      @bawssnarmz5204 Місяць тому

      They dont give a fuk!! 🤣 thats the issue...alex comes across as very arrogant..its like there all up his ass and what he says is gospel...they take on zero suggestions from comments and just buy pure BMW's its pretty shit now...never no mercedes...never no saab...so many manufacturers...but no...bmw bmw bmw...oh and mx5 mx5 mx5

  • @markplenty2631
    @markplenty2631 Місяць тому

    I think this was a very generous thing to do for Benjy, love that from you guys! Alex, Taylor and Rory, you are legends! And now Benjy!

  • @jimmyjimmy-k5c
    @jimmyjimmy-k5c Місяць тому +51

    join the skip car vertical ad crew.. hit the like, don't lie either father christmas is coming around soon i know you skipped past it haha

    • @calibrazxr750
      @calibrazxr750 Місяць тому +6

      Surely, by now everyone just skips that part. There can't be anyone, other than first time visitors, that watches that part.

    • @jimmyjimmy-k5c
      @jimmyjimmy-k5c Місяць тому +1

      @@calibrazxr750 i agree lol

  • @s19lun
    @s19lun Місяць тому

    Great video guys. I know its not easy to ignore all the comments, but know people who watch the channel like this type of content. A group of friends, rewarding a hard worker with a suitable first project car. MX5s are a great way to learn and this is why they are so popular. Looking forward to updates.

  • @horriceborris448
    @horriceborris448 Місяць тому +11

    An alpha or pug would have made more refreshing content chaps, keep it interesting & your audience engaged, it's gone from very funny, cool mates hanging out , to look at me tv ... Don't want to piss you off but keep it real (selling out is sold)

  • @edwardgrafton4663
    @edwardgrafton4663 Місяць тому

    Hey Alex and Taylor that was really nice off you buying Benjy's first project car and it was great hearing Phil that made Rory smile with delight.

  • @4039byrne
    @4039byrne Місяць тому +8

    I think they should try something different like what overdrive used to do. I loved their videos where they were competing against each other trying to handbrake turn a ford ka into a tiny space. Doing that with the autoalex gang would be hilarious!

  • @abbashussain4771
    @abbashussain4771 Місяць тому

    Listening to Phil getting driven like there was no tomorrow put a smile back on my face the excitement pumping through my veins it felt like I was watching project mx5 all over again also congrats on benjy on the marriage and the new project car can’t wait for that

  • @evilutionltd
    @evilutionltd Місяць тому +9

    Oi Taylor! When are we going to get Ængine merch?

  • @ferglesnerk
    @ferglesnerk Місяць тому +1

    Haha. I like videos like this. I don't care what cars you buy or what accessories you fit to it. It's all interesting and fun. Carry on, guys. 😊

  • @lukebland6741
    @lukebland6741 Місяць тому +5

    Oh great another MX5, it'll be another BMW next week!! Come on guys there are more cars out there 😢😢

  • @BramVanHouten
    @BramVanHouten Місяць тому

    Watched the video yesterday, came back today to tell you and the guys to ignore the moaners. Love the videos and the podcast, great vibe! Some people are just sour, and probably jealous of the fact that you get to do what you love for a living. ✌🏻

  • @shikiagi6226
    @shikiagi6226 Місяць тому +42

    Dude dislikes the beautiful MK2 MR2 but likes the boat MK3, lol, was excited when I saw MR2 and then a huge dissapointed seeing yet another mx-5, sad

    • @tommybooth5398
      @tommybooth5398 Місяць тому +2

      Good luck finding a Mk2 MR2 for £1800 that isn’t rotten and basically dead + the Mx5 drives CONSIDERABLY better

    • @woczykij3884
      @woczykij3884 Місяць тому +1

      If you want someone to dislike cars then ropey mk2 with no floorpan would be a good idea. The miata is a fresh car that one can daily

    • @woczykij3884
      @woczykij3884 Місяць тому

      @@BlatantBurnerAccount the audience is fed because they produce alike videos all the time. I cant be bothered, they are free to watch

    • @shikiagi6226
      @shikiagi6226 Місяць тому

      @@woczykij3884 well, anything from another MX-5 would be more interesting, the channel hasn't had the MR2 yet so that would have been A LOT more interesting. Should I remind you of the rust bucket that the mini was that Taylor bought?

    • @shikiagi6226
      @shikiagi6226 Місяць тому

      @@tommybooth5398 Yeah I get it, but at least get something that we haven't seen like 20 times already

  • @Natanaelsjoberg
    @Natanaelsjoberg Місяць тому

    Lovely to see Phil again! Would love more content with Phil maybe batteling with other cars on track or something like that.

  • @richardday4665
    @richardday4665 Місяць тому +4

    Great content as always, everyone having a laugh and it's a nice introduction to Benjy. Someone whos always in the background creating great edits, but never gets the screen time. Looking forward to seeing the V2 and Benjy getting his hands dirty again 👌

  • @RAGNAAAA
    @RAGNAAAA Місяць тому

    You josh and Taylor would absolutely win!! Fact of the matter you all love Car.. 60% of men and women won't know.. You break that first episode!! Bang!! You are the next gen!!!

  • @surajsol7242
    @surajsol7242 Місяць тому +23

    There's more cars that exist 🥴 think out the box

  • @flyingbeep
    @flyingbeep Місяць тому

    I really like how Taylor has a chance to explain things to someone from scratch! Just like the old days of chucking a car to Ethan and seeing how he got on, but even better cuz there's more learning and less lamenting

  • @longbar2344
    @longbar2344 Місяць тому +289

    mx5. sorry but yawnfest.
    no doubt a set of BC racing coilovers, tyres from tyre street uk and the usual free part suppliers😂

    • @zanderboy
      @zanderboy Місяць тому +18

      agreed, fucking boring hell fire.

    • @ryanrichardson9044
      @ryanrichardson9044 Місяць тому +51

      ​@@zanderboydon't watch it then I don't get haters u moan about something you choose to watch?

    • @AI-Records24
      @AI-Records24 Місяць тому +29

      Rinse and repeat. Least people are wising up.

    • @Fozzymandeus
      @Fozzymandeus Місяць тому +20

      And the tyres are always ditch finders

    • @egirlsareruiningmylife
      @egirlsareruiningmylife Місяць тому

      @@Fozzymandeus this is what gets me, tyrestreetsUK do not sell good tyres in the least

  • @afonsocarneiro
    @afonsocarneiro Місяць тому

    now this is the type of videos I like to watch in this channel! thanks!

  • @Lewdini-pk4px
    @Lewdini-pk4px Місяць тому +3

    “I play a lot of sim racing” so he knows how a car should handle 👀

  • @Oyvind88
    @Oyvind88 Місяць тому +1

    Great video guys and congrats to Benji😎

  • @lukewestgate5609
    @lukewestgate5609 Місяць тому +9

    I liked the fact that Rory didn’t speak much

  • @Mentioum
    @Mentioum Місяць тому

    Great to see more people getting into working on their own cars. Having people show you the ropes really is the only good way!

  • @FraxinusExelsior
    @FraxinusExelsior Місяць тому +6

    Here in Sweden a facelift MX5 NC is 12 000€...whats up with UK car prices...

    • @donutdemon1
      @donutdemon1 Місяць тому +3

      UK car market has always been a unique bubble of low prices, partly because they are Right hand drive so the rest of Europe doesn't want them, keeping prices really low. Insurance can be really expensive though for young drivers.

    • @tec-9672
      @tec-9672 Місяць тому

      insurance is abt £12,000 alone for one of these if your 17 🤣🤣🤣

    • @murry001
      @murry001 Місяць тому

      in Australia NC MX5s are fetching $20,000

  • @dqkneely9803
    @dqkneely9803 Місяць тому

    Thats so cool of you guys, love to see someone whose in that "dreamer" phase get thrown into the the culture. Theres nothing like driving something that you fixed yourself.

  • @loredanatafuro7826
    @loredanatafuro7826 Місяць тому +5

    1:51 thats not the Alex i fell in Love, all those years ago 😢

    • @samsunderland4255
      @samsunderland4255 13 днів тому

      Next thing he’ll be saying is he’s an Audi man and BMWs aren’t for him

    • @loredanatafuro7826
      @loredanatafuro7826 13 днів тому

      @samsunderland4255 at that point.. yeah we would have to put him down

  • @mindthedoors
    @mindthedoors Місяць тому

    Hi Alex. I’m in my shed working on my projects listening to the latest podcast on Spotify about the hate you are getting about your daily driver. I just want to say thank you for all you and your team do. Ignore that bullshit, you guys deserve all the benefits of your hard work. Your content is one of the things that I look forward to each week. Top job keep your chin up. Thanks
    Tony. Auckland NZ I also have a turbo mk1 mx5 😃

  • @nathanaelwarden
    @nathanaelwarden Місяць тому +3

    Shame you didn't look for an MR2. I loved my MK2 and should never have sold it. They're great and something a bit different these days

  • @chrisdunn2177
    @chrisdunn2177 Місяць тому

    Fair play Benji for getting straight into modding it with the help of the guys. Nice to see another MX5 on the channel and offcourse see Phil aswell 👍👍👍

  • @Winnerwinnercabbagesoup
    @Winnerwinnercabbagesoup Місяць тому +15

    Why aren’t there any videos on the new 840i, the 360, or 993?
    Every video seems to be:
    1. Buy the same 3 budget cars which have already been featured on every other cheap car challenge.
    2. Poke rust holes with a long screwdriver.
    3. Wobble the wheels showing play in bushes.
    4. Alex going over the top which is always a bit cringe.
    5. Car vertical advert
    6. Get loads of free stuff
    7. Fit BC coil-overs
    8. Drive the cars around a bit.
    More interesting content please.

  • @benkeight4314
    @benkeight4314 Місяць тому

    Nice to see a longer video, i could watch you guys all day

  • @tanmaysai5961
    @tanmaysai5961 Місяць тому +495

    Guys, I understand all of you that y’all think it’s a repeat but I really don’t get you all. First things first - it’s a different story. We watch any show or any video to see the lads. Second, let’s also understand that Alex just had a baby. Compared to ANY content creator/journalist out there - he’s doing absolute maximum since the beginning before Baby Brenda and after Brendamelia was born! Cut some slack and bear with it. Better videos will come and I trust that Alex and the lads have something good. You can’t always have different content but always a unique story! Alex you can pin this lol. Cheers.

    • @adsyoffinch
      @adsyoffinch Місяць тому +1

      Absolutely this! Can’t just go off and do massive road trips now he’s got a nipper!
      I’m looking forward to the hot hatch and classic car challenge as much as everyone else but he can’t just go off and do two continental trips in a couple weeks now, they’ll both be projects that’ll continue and conclude in the new year.
      I like these videos when they buy friends and colleagues cars though, it’s very thoughtful and I love seeing their reactions when he tells them the car is theirs.
      For me this channel, V2, TDC ATG are just going from strength to strength at the minute all things considered!

    • @nr1fan4all
      @nr1fan4all Місяць тому +55

      Was gonna say you make some good points till you asked if Alex can confirm you licked his boots right. Man can create a backlog and take some time off, not our problem he did not, this constant revolving door setup is not working, we get car of the week and then never see it again, cant bond to one project because it will be gone soon, like this mx-5… this could have been a second channel video and keep the exciting stuff for main.
      Also the not king of shitboxes jokes are a warning of a problem, Alex is slowly no longer relatable to his audience, people will move on at some point.

    • @elemar5
      @elemar5 Місяць тому +9

      Is Alex a record breaker? First male to give birth.

    • @AutoalexCars
      @AutoalexCars  Місяць тому +53

      haha thanks 😘

    • @zer0bre
      @zer0bre Місяць тому +45

      The problem with people today is that everyone feels entitled enough to DEMAND to be entertained the way they want to be. If you asked each viewer, i could guarantee that every single one of them would have their own opinion on how the channel would have to be run and which cars need to be shown. And worse part, everyone thinks that they're the ones that are right, not the other guys.

  • @asdreww
    @asdreww Місяць тому

    This channel needs more MR2 content! absolutely love the mk2

  • @heyhey3887
    @heyhey3887 Місяць тому +96

    What happened to the hot hatch challenge with the VXR? Why can't these lot just do one series through to completion. I like the V2 stuff more at this point, as well as TDC. The main challenge is a yawn fest

    • @PROlegend-pb6vm
      @PROlegend-pb6vm Місяць тому +5

      I believe they're currently editing the 3rd episode of the hothatch series 👍

    • @AutoalexCars
      @AutoalexCars  Місяць тому +95

      Clio has been fully repaired, my hot hatch needed some work, all cars have new tyres and a track has been booked! We're back at it with them next week :) I've also become a dad, so personal life needs to not be forgotten 😅

    • @marcvanweert85
      @marcvanweert85 Місяць тому +12

      Ignore the haters loved this video and what you guys do . And it's actually nice you look after your close team 🙂

    • @calibrazxr750
      @calibrazxr750 Місяць тому +4

      ​@@AutoalexCars
      So why were there not videos of the work done to the Clio and the 208? Do you not think that that might have been more interesting that putting more coil overs on another MX-5?

    • @Bun0892
      @Bun0892 Місяць тому

      There might be? He said they are back with them next week doesnt mean the track day is the next video? ​@calibrazxr750

  • @Carlos_Teixeira_Drums
    @Carlos_Teixeira_Drums Місяць тому

    It was so nice to see Benjy working on the car ! Please do more videos of him working on this beautiful car !

  • @vahidvahidnia1643
    @vahidvahidnia1643 Місяць тому +15

    Gotta say, I wasn’t expecting that coming! You got me.

  • @greglogan4443
    @greglogan4443 Місяць тому +1

    Oh man.....I dont usually read the comments, but good grief!!! How do you guys (the AA crew) cope with the negativity. Love your work, thanks for the content and keep up the excellent work!🎉

  • @atpeterhayes
    @atpeterhayes Місяць тому +27

    Lot of opinions from a lot of people.
    Videos "feeling" the same when they aren't the same is legit an issue. If I know half of what you're going to do to a car before you start, then that's half a video I don't need to watch.
    The larger series need way more lead time; that would prevent the issue of getting behind either on editing or on the work that needs to be done to the cars in the video.
    The aim of the channel needs to be more refined. If it's not about doing the work and rather sending the car off to someone (betty getting pd'd), then you're limited to being a car documentary channel; basically here's one someone made earlier but with a project car.
    And the "new dad" excuse kinda doesn't wash when you have several people under you who don't have day jobs aside from this specific content creation. It's ok to let go and take some steps back Alex, especially for your first kid.
    The videos are good, but it's Year 3, there needs to be some longer range planning to secure the future of the channel and content. You can only fly by the seat of your pants for so long...

    • @1069echo
      @1069echo Місяць тому

      well this is a name i wasn't expecting to see in the comments 😁

    • @atpeterhayes
      @atpeterhayes Місяць тому

      @@1069echo can't tell if that's a good or bad thing 😂

    • @mattparkin7224
      @mattparkin7224 Місяць тому +1

      Rather than spending all your time getting angry, just enjoy the content? You talk like you have money invested in the channel

    • @atpeterhayes
      @atpeterhayes Місяць тому +11

      @@mattparkin7224 I used to be a channel member, but cancelled it because I wasn't getting any value anymore. So yeah, I did have money invested. Feedback is a normal part of being creative my guy, all we're doing is giving feedback. If you want to be a "yes man" then go ahead, the rest of us will do what we want.

    • @lolly166541
      @lolly166541 Місяць тому +1

      @@mattparkin7224 Comment sections are meant to give feedback to the Channel... If you don't like it, take your things and go. Comments *need* to critical of the content. Non stop being up someone's bum about "How good their content is" leads to shit content. Why make quality if the people will swallow it anyways?

  • @DisgustedHeart
    @DisgustedHeart Місяць тому +2

    Idk why nobody even mentioned MR2 Spyder. Convertable ,MR2. ticks all the boxes. Surprisingly easy to work on in the driveway.

  • @mansam8726
    @mansam8726 Місяць тому +23

    I'm so tierd of the same thing again and again

    • @JamieE200
      @JamieE200 Місяць тому +3

      Don’t watch it?

    • @dingastre
      @dingastre Місяць тому

      That’s what she said!

    • @ytj22
      @ytj22 Місяць тому

      Me too. These comments are repetitive.

    • @D.Daniels1990
      @D.Daniels1990 Місяць тому

      @@ytj22 just like the channel, hence the comments being repetitive…

  • @dktselection7952
    @dktselection7952 Місяць тому

    As a sound engineer I love this video, it's great to see some of the behind the scenes people getting recognition.

  • @darkje
    @darkje Місяць тому +93

    Sorry to say, but it is getting quite boring lately. Almost always the same..BMW’s, MX5’s, BC racing coils, wheels. Wish there was more different content

    • @thesilentgametestr
      @thesilentgametestr Місяць тому +1

      set them up with new partners then and they might use different upgrades.

    • @Gavass
      @Gavass Місяць тому +3

      @@thesilentgametestr They don't know more than this shit. Literally anytime there's a problem with their cars they have to contact an outside mechanic.
      If it isn't coilovers, wheels or simple shit like brakes and oil changes they always pass it on to someone else.

    • @nachikethass1
      @nachikethass1 Місяць тому +5

      True - that's why I think ATG is the best of the three branches that split off from Car Throttle. Jack and Ethan have a more English sense of humour. TDC is okay, but they too are trying to be Alex-ish. Edwin is too good a mechanic for that.

    • @sc1837
      @sc1837 Місяць тому +1

      Meow lads make your own channel

    • @carsandstuff365
      @carsandstuff365 Місяць тому

      Like doing a gated manual conversion on his 360 Ferrari.. now that I’d watch

  • @joeljorge2916
    @joeljorge2916 Місяць тому

    I know you dont really need my coments or else, but I do sometimes go through some of your comments and see how ppl sometimes get a bit depressed and can blame you for anything. As a viewer of your person (both carthrotle and autoalex and so on) I can sey that I really watch your videos to have a good time and have a laugh. Its amazing how you guys are entertainment and having fun at the same time.
    Anyways, congrats on your baby, thanks for the weekly (most of them) videos, and overall thanks for everything you've been giving me as a consequence of laughing and forgetting a bit about bad things while watching your videos

  • @zanderboy
    @zanderboy Місяць тому +40

    stop with all the fucking hints and spoilers at the beginning of the video, just let us watch it naturally, this isnt discovery

    • @AI-Records24
      @AI-Records24 Місяць тому +7

      Seriously annoying how can they think they need to keep people engaged in a 25 minute video which will be 15 mins content and 10 minute sponsors

    • @storm3016
      @storm3016 Місяць тому +3

      Many YTers do this unfortunately. I've gotten used to just skip the first bit as soon as the video starts playing.

    • @chrisvinicombe9947
      @chrisvinicombe9947 Місяць тому

      ​@@storm3016 yeah me too it's endemic

  • @sphamandlamazibuko3074
    @sphamandlamazibuko3074 6 днів тому

    Beautiful content, guyz. Keep it up!!!!!! You earned my subscription!

  • @sinmogen
    @sinmogen Місяць тому +8

    No more mx5s or boring beemers

  • @starman9921
    @starman9921 Місяць тому

    I love this channel. I am so glad you started. It never missed an episode. I watch both channels. I suffer from chronic pain Sometimes feel like diving out the window head first. When I watch your channel. I laugh, you make me feel happy. Thank you. 😂😂😂

  • @tobybushnell
    @tobybushnell Місяць тому

    Loved this. Wholesome. Congrats, Benjy!

  • @DanielSmith-ox3yb
    @DanielSmith-ox3yb Місяць тому +21

    I would be gutted wanting a MR2 n getting a MX5 for free. Wot a boring shit car when a MR2 is a 90's ikon!

    • @ghomerhust
      @ghomerhust Місяць тому +2

      id rather not spend 4 months cutting rust out....................

    • @DanielSmith-ox3yb
      @DanielSmith-ox3yb Місяць тому

      Yeh but spend 4months cutting rust out then you have a MR2 or cheat n get a MX5 its a no brainer.

    • @murry001
      @murry001 Місяць тому

      except that MR2s of that generation are fucking terrible to work on.

  • @MrDurdie
    @MrDurdie Місяць тому

    Love watching you boys do all this hard work keep it up

  • @alistairinnes5439
    @alistairinnes5439 Місяць тому +27

    Sorry guys, I genuinely look forward to the channel and my earlier comment might have been perceived as me being a bit of a dick. Nonetheless it’s all becoming a bit samey. The single best thing out of your stable is TDC. I can’t begin to imagine how difficult it is to generate fresh new material for a bunch of ingrates like me, but Nurburgring, mx5’s, bmw and racing coil overs makes me switch off. Maybe the UA-cam shitbox/car repair market is slightly over saturated at the moment making it increasingly difficult to be unique? With a finite budget I know how hard it must be to ideate. Anyway, lots of love for the new arrival. Hope you get some fresh inspiration soon.

    • @eefjuh5533
      @eefjuh5533 Місяць тому

      Nürburgring! Thats about half a year ago!

    • @thesilentgametestr
      @thesilentgametestr Місяць тому

      the nurb is like the daddy of all race tracks or least ones you can drive to. it might be samey with the upgrades, but what is the point of partners if you arent going to use their products? i have never had coilovers and could never justify spending more than £500-600, but the BC they use are in the thousands and one of the best you can buy, so it makes sense to keep using them if BC still happy to ship them. the tyres though from that company could be changed. im sure their tyres are good, but much better well known brands.

    • @alistairinnes5439
      @alistairinnes5439 Місяць тому +5

      I think you're missing the point of my comment. I genuinely love the channel, but they are becoming increasingly synonymous with Nurburgring, BMW and MX5's. Look at the common themes in the sentiment below. I'm not a keyboard warrior and if I could think of some cost effective amazing ideas for the boys to do next should do next I'd share them. I just wanted to try and deliver constructive feedback, whilst acknowledging the arrival of a newborn. If I want to see BMW's I watch Sreten.

    • @Gavass
      @Gavass Місяць тому +3

      @@thesilentgametestr You are completely missing the point. The point is that they do nothing to the cars other than slap BC coilovers, some wheels some times do a oil change and brake changes and then off they go to the ring. It's literally the same content every time with slightly different cars because even that It's almost 70% of the time BMW's, Mini's and now MX-5's again.
      Even in this episode it was ridiculous, the dude said he liked a Mr2 which is 20x more interesting than any of those options and they go "Nah, shit cars let's go for BMW's or a MX-5".
      I have a fucking MX-5 and used to own a BMW and even I am sick of watching them wank off to shitty BMW's all the fucking time

    • @eefjuh5533
      @eefjuh5533 Місяць тому

      @@alistairinnes5439 you can repeat what you wrote as much as you want but you made it clear in your initial post.

  • @ektrolleyboy
    @ektrolleyboy Місяць тому

    THIS IS EXACTLY HOW TO RUN A BUSINESS when your team brings success to the company. No-one is working for the love of it. Everyone wants monetary rewards. Not certificates and thank you’s. Whilst the boss gets rich…
    Well done Alex!!! Top top bloke and business owner.

  • @flibbertigibbet6200
    @flibbertigibbet6200 Місяць тому +47

    Enough with MX5s already. You should have gone for the Mr2. It would have been a lot more interesting.

    • @tommybooth5398
      @tommybooth5398 Місяць тому +2

      Good luck getting one that isn’t rotten and dying for £1800

    • @ghomerhust
      @ghomerhust Місяць тому

      RUST. the mk2 was horrible for rust in average climates. in the super wet UK, they either rot away or are priced into 5 digits

    • @thesilentgametestr
      @thesilentgametestr Місяць тому

      its for their editor, so who cares? bit of content causes no harm. for the budget you are limited to actual decent options for the convertible segment that arent a pile of crap aswell. id have said a 2.2 Z4, but thats because i prefer the Zeds over an mx5

    • @bawssnarmz5204
      @bawssnarmz5204 Місяць тому

      It's because alex dont like them so thats that!!...end of story....its ridiculous...dont gjve a fuk about the viewers and what they might want hahah