Mark, this made me laugh 🤣 The EPA would love to pay a visit to my house and check out my cars. I think they would approve and maybe even give me an award for being such a good boy 😁 Always a pleasure Mark. -Brandon
Hello as a 15 year old your content has taught me about the importance of the costumers, I think your channel is very underrated I find it upsetting that this happens to people who have this much talent and still are not seen by many people on UA-cam. I can’t wait to see you grow over the years keep it up man!
Hey brother, good to see you again. Yes, customers are critical in any industry. As you get older and especially when you have seen what good customer service looks like, dude...you begin to ask yourself why that's not the standard. You see it from time to time at restaurants for example. I appreciate your support my friend, the channel will grow. The UA-cam algorithm is probably still trying to figure out where this channel would be most successful and will eventually push it out to the right people. I look forward to growing the channel with you brother. -Brandon
I appreciate that brother. I am definitely going to hone more in on that. Still deciding whether we're gonna maintain the podcast style or not. I generally don't like being in front of the camera lol but I kind of have to. Especially considering this is a company account 🤣. Thanks for being such an awesome viewer and subscriber, let me know if you ever have any questions or suggestions. -Brandon
I’m not opposed to that idea. I’ll add it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion brother 🫡 The new video might explain a lot on car prices too, it might blow your socks off, as always, if it does just send me the bill and we’ll get you a new pair of Darn Toughs. -Brandon 😁
Wow, thank you for the compliment, brother. I am definitely trying to be the best person I can for you guys and for the world. If you ever have any suggestions or questions feel free to drop me a line. -Brandon
Shoutout to the Chevy Sonic, I bought the hatchback because my uncle had one and I loved the look. I wanted something different, it’s hard to get hatchback these days. Definitely had to do some work on it, my AC system leaked so bad I had to get the lines replaced and my cooling system had to have a lot of things replaced. I think I find myself slightly odd one out because while I did go through mechanical engineering in my undergrad and hung out with lots of car people the vehicles themselves meant very little to me. It’s all the stuff surrounding the actual driving experience I care about. So it’s kinda funny because I worked with lots of electrical motors while making drones but I’m the engineer who cares about the social aspect.
Dude that’s awesome! And the fact that you have a background in engineering makes it even cooler dude. Mad respect for you, I know how challenging those programs are. I’m all about the driving experience. I’m at a point where if it breaks, I’ll fix it. If i can’t, then I send it down the road lol. -Brandon
You're spot on about being narrow minded. I've grown weary with all these channels that only focus on exotics, imports, and super cars. To most people, that's the only part of car culture they'll ever be exposed to. It's a shame, as there are many other aspects of cars, from off-roading to stance to JDM to trophy truck racing to drag racing to classics. Additionally, elitists think that they have to have the best of everything. I'm the exact opposite. My Cherokee has a 3 inch lift, 31s, and dual open diffs. I'm perfectly happy with it. The only things I'm changing is a rear spring replacement and lower gears. Even at 21, I can outmaneuver just about any overblown Wrangler on most any trail nearby. I'm of the mindset that I should spend the least amount of money to achieve my goals. It's not about having the best tool, it's about having the right tool for the job.
Yeah brother it gets a little wild in the community. I’m not even remotely an elitist too. I’ve outmaneuvered dudes in my stock Cherokee and they had hiluxs…that was sad lol. Your Cherokee sounds awesome as heck brother. Have you done any videos on it? I know id love to see it! Always a pleasure my friend. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy I haven't made any videos on my Cherokee yet. Haven't really had anything notable to record yet. It's just another rectangle as far as most are concerned. But it's my rectangle, and I just hit the 250k mark with it. I do have a couple of photos of it on my Instagram tho. Nothing too crazy, just some victory mud
What's your Instagram handle? I'll check it out. I'm not too active on Instagram. I probably should be though. This is my first time using social media so all of this is really new to me. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy I'll let you take a wild guess what my insta is. I'm not really active on social media either, with the exception of discord. I've spent way too much time typing stuff out on discord
I have a few good ideas lol! And I hear you on typing, I actually just figured out how to do everything by voice because my wrists were hurting 🤣 -Brandon
Don't lie! You killed that course Mr. Modest, LOL! And you did it with kick @$$ hair! Looks kinda like mine🤣😂🤣! Don't hate me I'm binge watching your videos, hitting the thumbs up and commenting to trigger the algorithm along the way! Gotta get those numbers up dang it! Seriously though, you have great content with much needed info that the people need to know. I worked at a rock quarry keeping the tweekers from stealing the batteries and other valuables that weren't nailed down. Every morning the first guy to show up drove a box stock 1979 Wrangler that he bought brand new. He told me he was there to turn on the lights and get the coffee started but he wasn't fooling me. I suspected he was the top dog there and one night I took it upon myself to write up a report detailing all the security issues and what needed to be done to address them. I showed it to him and it turned out I was right. He was very impressed and he was amazed someone knew what initiative is, let alone act on it, LOL. But my boss hated me so much simply outta jealousy because everything I touched there turned to gold. Being I was essentially only days old in the industry there was no way I could be as good as I am. I even quelled an entire mob of angry moms because the school their kids went to found traces of lead in the water and didn't tell them for over two weeks. That story broke national headlines in May of 2016. The school admin saw me do that and told my boss, my boss thanked me by cutting my salary, but HR softened the blow and got most of it back and put me in a patrol car my 5th week in. You have an altruistic mindset there Brandon, and I can promise you from my own experience in that endeavor that the universe will repay your kindness in incredible ways you can't even imagine. When it came around to thank me it was in a way that an entire community was affected by it in a positive way. It was simply incredible, I want to say magical even. Just thinking about it lifts me and saddens me at the same time because what I felt during that time will probably never happen again and it hurts. But I will never be sad that it happened, if everyone got to experience something like that, the world couldn't help but be a better place.But one of my philosophies is this, "Suffering is to life what the fire is to the forge". I know that resonates with you too having put yourself through that fire. Congratulations, you are now tempered steel my friend.💯💪
That was definitely the hardest course I've ever done and probably the hardest thing I've ever done in my entire life. Apparently they've made the course even harder. So I feel for the dudes going through it right now. and I'm glad you are binge watching my videos that means a lot to me. It definitely takes a long time to write the script and edit, but I enjoy every moment of it. Especially when people like you really enjoy it. I appreciate you doing all the commenting too because some of the new videos haven't done as well as I thought they would for some reason. That's an awesome story about working at the rock quarry. Something that I find in our culture that is starting to frustrate me more and more is the lack of initiative and hard work by people. I'm not sure what happened, but I hope this channel will have some sort of impact on that and bring back the idea of critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Yes this is a business channel for me but I am the boss of this business and I can do what I want with the channel 🤣. I'm a big believer in giving as much as you possibly can in the universe will take care of the rest. I really appreciate you telling me I have an altruistic mindset, I have always been this way for the most part and whenever I have deviated from it, it just feels wrong. I am a big believer in the Law of Attraction and have been practicing visualization everyday. I'm still new to the whole concept, but it sounds like you know a lot more than I do about it. have a couple books on the subject right now and they are helping me through the process. Always open to other resources, though if you have them. What happened with your experience that made the universe give back in such a way that has affected you like this? I am a big believer in suffering. Its where you find out who you really are and what you are made of. Luckily, the military did that for me and I am at the point where I am ready to become a civilian. Friends of mine in business have been telling me for years to get out and do editing and business full time. I think the time has come. You can always hit me up on IG and Facebook too brother, sounds like me and you are a lot alike. Forgive my pedestrian level of knowledge on those platforms, I haven't had social media until late lol -Brandon
Hey brother thank you for the kind words and I’m glad you are with us. This is probably the coolest group of guys and gals I’ve seen online. Let me know if you ever need anything or have content suggestions. -Brandon
On the subject of Ford. Ford has had some really bad cars, their duel clutch transmission in their Focus and Fiesta has been a nightmare. The 3 Valve V8s in some Ford trucks and SUVs and even the triton V8 are some of the most hated engines in the world, probably the only one hated more is the Northstar V8 in the Cadillac, they break and cost tons of money to fix. Their eco boost engines sleeves cracking and causing issues. And don't get me started with the diesel engines... the 7.3 International was the last good Diesel engine Ford had, the rest of them have been junk. But out of any small truck, the late 90s to 2000s Ford Ranger, the best small truck ever maybe aside from a Toyota, it is what a truck is supposed to be in a small package. the Ford Escort from the 80s to 2000s one of the best small cars ever, my moms old 84 Ford Escort was such a awesome car, she drove it until it had no oil pressure, sold it to someone who beat it relentlessly for a week straight, and then it died. The older F series trucks... tough as nails! There is a reason people are loyal to Fords! I mean all I have to say is Model T, that's how Fords used to be.
Yeah, those transmissions were terrible in the focus in fiesta. I rented one when they first came out and I thought the clutch was slipping and called the rental agency and they told me it's supposed to do that. I remember laughing because who designs transmission to feel as if it's slipping. I think Ford has really nailed it with the coyote engine, but other than that, I don't know if they can really improve on any other platform. I know some people like the eco-boost, but I cannot stand it. I've personally had bad experiences with it, and I have friends that had bad experiences too. And those 90s and 2000s Ford rangers were incredible. A friend of mine had a five speed ranger and that thing lasted 200,000 miles. When it should've only lasted 50,000 miles because of how he treated it. Ford has really slipped up lately and I fear it's only going to get worse. I certainly hope not because they are one of the last holdouts for being an American brand, but they are definitely shedding the stars and stripes. -Brandon
To contrast the Chevy owner's story: I daily a 2018 Subaru Forester, 6MT, 88K miles. In 6 years, it has had both rear wheel bearings replaced, and the AC recharged. Less than $1k in repairs. This doesn't include consumables (oil, wheels, brakes). That's ~$14 a month in repairs. I get 27.5 mpg year round average with non-economically Crossclimate2 tires. I attribute the wheel bearings to the four seasons and salted roads we have here in Cleveland Ohio. The Japanese know how to make a vehicle.
Wow, that's pretty pretty wild. Have never heard of wheel bearings going out so quickly, but I guess it makes sense living in the salt belt or the rust belt as they say. $14 a month though was not terrible if you put it that way. I definitely agree that Japanese manufactures make the most reliable vehicles, I'll probably never own one because they just don't do it for me, but I massively respect the companies and the people who purchased them. I'm surprised you haven't told me that. I look like Johnny Manziel yet since you are from Cleveland lol. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy The first wheel bearing went at 47k miles, the second at 80k. Not....confidence inspiring, but it ISN'T a transmission , isn't an engine, isn't electrical, isn't isn't isn't. It IS something I could do in my driveway,which I will be doing now since the new ones are in now. I found it odd that the FRONT WB didn't go. Ignorant me would assume the stearing, engine weight, first-to-hit-potholes front bearings would be the first to go....🤔... It doesn't tickle my pickle, or get me chicks, but then I'm married, with two kids, and move the things, so it does what I need it to. 👍
It's always really nice when you can do your own work on your car. Maybe you should inspect your front wheel bearings to see how they look. That is kind of odd that the rear ones went out. -Brandon
I had a couple different ones, 74D, 38B, and I’m not special forces, I’m a SOCM. Slightly different but as the medics we go through very similar training as them, SERE, language school etc. Are you prior service? -Brandon
How is Poland treating you? How do you like being a 91F? CBRN was the worst job I've ever had. I can never recommend that to someone. Not to sound negative, but that job attracts the worst kind of people. The recruiter sell it as a job where you don't have to actually work. And those are the kind of people that are the worst to work with. It's one of the core reasons I went special operations. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy LOL. I got a buddy in CBRN but he currently works as a recruiter. Somehow he loves his job as a 74D but he hasnt done it in 3 years because of his life as a recruiter and because he was the armorer as his old unit. 91F is a great job. I love working with guns (except the mk19). None of them are the exact same due to different wear and tear. It makes the job require a good eye and its fun concentrating like that. We are also very busy cause for whatever reason MP companies treat their guns like trash. We work as a team and we run a tight ship. As for Poland its not too bad. The weather gets a but silly cause its super rainy and it feels random a lot. There are a lot of nice views when we run off post for pt though. We are kinda in the countryside so there isnt a lot of stuff near base but honestly I prefer it that way.
Yeah, the CBRN guy never does anything related to his job. When I was in Korea, I was the training room NCO. Which was even worse than being CBRN lol. I'm glad you like your job, though brother it's not very common you hear that in the military. I'm not surprised to hear that about MP's lol... I hope Poland keeps treating you well and I too would enjoy the countryside more. I'll be up in Europe in September for language training. It's gonna be a good time. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Yeah dude, bought the thing in 2020 when I could finally drive at 16. Still had my permit then lol. Still got the thing and it’s been bulletproof. Bought it because I basically grew up watching Dale Jr drive it and the Monte Carlo to victory. I always preferred the Impala because I never really liked the design of the Monte Carlo as a regular car. But the thing is bad fast. It’s got a great LS4 motor. It’s stock no plans on any modifications. The interior has held up really well and only repairs done for maintenance. The thing is huge for no reason, back seats don’t have much space but the trunk is huge. Thing drives like a boat and does not feel very sporty through the corners but will do some damage on the straights though. I just love the thing, hope to keep it forever
That’s so awesome. I love when I hear someone is happy with their car. Dale Junior is the man too, I used to watch him race all the time. Although I have fallen out of touch with NASCAR and mainly watch F1 now. That’s if I even have the time. That’s what is so cool about that car, you don’t even need to modify it because out the gate it’s good to go. I love it when a manufacturer does that. Stay on top of the maintenance and I bet that thing will outlive us all. Keep us updated brother. -Brandon
Keep em coming!. I used to be a GM guy but after visiting Japan , I saw the society is different there. They have a care for everything. Not sure if you seen Back to the Future 3 - 50’s doc says heres the problem its made in Japan to which Marty replies all the best stuff is made in Japan lol. I still like GM cars but I wont buy one. I respect anyone who maintains and keeps a car clean. I also went to Mexico and in a span of 3 hour drive I passed factories of every brand. As for BMW I think the brand gets a bad reputation from the drivers (not all) commonly they don’t signal and always drive aggressive. Tesla fanboys though are brand elitist like no other. Lol btw got a rental 22 corolla seems like fabric and seat quality is lower than previous gen.
Jacob! My brother, good to see you. Something I’ve noticed in the car community over the years is people always switch from American to foreign, I can’t recall a time where someone has switched from foreign to American. How was visiting Japan? I’ve only been to the military bases there during transits overseas so I haven’t experienced it fully. I’ve seen videos online where even people who are sweeping the streets take immense pride in it. It’s honestly one of the reasons they make vehicles that last the longest. And Marty was right in back to the future. BMW is definitely interesting. my BMW is made in Mexico, which I don’t like apparently BMW has been super strict on that plant so I hope that means quality is happening. Most of the BMWs made in the United States are made in South Carolina. Some Germany too. I’m heading back to Europe in September so I’m gonna try to hit the BMW museum, Mercedes museum and Porsche Museum. I’ll get some really good footage for you guys to show the pride of German cars. -Brandon PS Not surprised by the new Toyota. They are declining right now and idk why.
Okay, so things have changed dramatically with first car picks in a day. But hey, nice to finally see someone actually pour there hearts into a counter argument that ISN'T controversial. And well, remember the Tesla thing I was talking about? Ignore that. The cybertruck isn't good and is banned in the entirety of Europe. Sorry for the awful grammar and bad wording. Going too quick and not checking twice. Now, thanks for the podcast, and apparently the Subaru is the only option left. Mom is trying to be helpful, but... if there is a 10K green 1962 Buick Special, I'm going to be eyeing that more than the WRX.
Nice brother that’s to be expected when you are in this situation. Yeah Tesla is such an interesting company. I REALLY want to love them but I just can’t. I do love Elon but Tesla…ehhhh I will probably never make a video on the topic..probably 🫣. Subbys are good vehicles for the most part and I think you’ll be happy with it. Especially in those Montana winters… keep us posted. -Brandon
Still daily drive an XJ in the inclement weather in Ohio, which is often. 250,000 miles, bought it from my neighbor. Can't kill it. With my own regular upkeep. Have a 2004 WJ as a project, bought as a solid builder engine blown. Several GM cars and trucks as well. Not a flex, just what I know. I do all my own work. You must pick your battles. Get educated on the platform.
Nice man! XJ is super sick, always love having a fellow Jeeper on the channel. My 92 Cherokee and 98 TJ are in the same boat as yours. And nobody is thinking you are flexing brother, it’s just the reality of situation and I think it’s awesome you have such a vast array of experience. Always a pleasure to see a comment from you bro. -Brandon
Brother, I really want to. Every time I go to Europe, I’m always disappointed in their energy drinks. It’s always Red Bull or some knock off of Red Bull. Which I love Red Bull, but sometimes I want something better. I’ll look and see how much shipping is to Europe in Australia, but I can’t promise anything. But you will 100% get a case. -Brandon
Thank you for introducing me to Fast Lane cars! Their AWD system test are super informative. But the Golf (manual) vs Mustang (automatic) race was unfair. Speaking of race reviews: as much as I value Jason Cammisa's takes, his Cybertruck review and emphasis on quarter mile times as the metric of performance (as opposed to lap times, which thankfully he also does) disappoint me. I get that Hagerty wants to do pre-release reviews, and, well, let's not get into EVs for now. Engineering Explained and Driving 4 Answers are my favorite car channels.
The fast lane car is probably the best UA-cam channel out there for cars. I have been watching them for over 10 years and I've learned so much. Roman is definitely the best one on that show and his son Tommy is really good with jeeps. EV's are really interesting and there seems to be a polarization in the car community for some reason on them. Which I have ideas where that's coming from but that's for another time. Personally, I think multiple systems of propulsion on the market is only going to increase competition, which is good. What are your thoughts on that? Thanks for commenting brother and I hope your week is going well. -Brandon
Another issue other than the UAW. Is CEO pay. The CEO pay is out of control with the American car companies. Especially for Ford that is a failing badly company.
Yeah totally agree here. If they weren’t receiving so much public support without consent, then I wouldn’t care. A totally private company can pay their people whatever they want but when I’m paying for it?? Nahhh that’s another story now. Appreciate the comment. What do you think of the podcast? Something you can get down with? -Brandon
Keep it coming. Your video productions are amazing. But keep podcast in between to keep us updated. I know the videos you make take long time because of the detail and editing.
Thanks brother. That strategy you suggest is probably the way I’m going to role. Makes the most sense. People keep asking for more content and it’s always a pleasure to bring everything I can to you guys. Best. Audience. EVER. - Brandon
I don’t typically comment on UA-cam videos, but your video raises such an interesting point that I have to weigh in on it. In terms of factors that contribute to profit loss for American car companies, would you say that federal taxes have anything to do with it?
Hey brother, thank you for commenting, especially since its not your normal thing. I am honored. I would say yes, federal taxes have a major impact. Taxes are actually a relatively new thing for the United States, barely 100 years old and it was supposed to be temporary. I can't imagine the capabilities companies would have if they weren't hit hard with so many taxes and fees. An easy one is the fines they have to pay for not meeting CAFE standards. Its highly unethical because not only do manufacturers do horrible things to squeeze every MPG out of car, it also causes it to break quicker, i.e., cylinder deactivation or turbos. This is then passed off onto the consumer. People can argue that CAFE fines are not taxes, but in reality, they are absolutely a tax. The end result is people don't buy from American brands and thus move to foreign brands. I am a shining example of this. I was a hard charger for American brands but ever since quality has gone down because of CAFE fines and other factors, I have switched. I hope this answers your question my friend. If you need further clarification or any resources, I would be happy to drop some for you. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergyThank you for your insight! It’s really interesting to see the different forms that taxes take, and how their nomenclature determines how we perceive them! Btw, as a fellow BMW owner kudos to you and your m340i! For the longest time I’ve been quite elitist towards non M cars, but time has made me realize the importance of the base model car, and how good it has to be if the m model is based off of it. To be fair though, BMW has been putting way too many m badges on their normal cars!
Yes, it is VERY interesting to me...its almost like a shell game. I am glad to have a fellow BMW owner on the channel. I never understood the lure of them until I rented them in Germany. Fell in love immediately. And yes, BWM has devalued the M badge from time to time. Its just a way to market now at this point. While I LOVE my M340i, next BMW will be an M3 or M4 because to me thats a TRUE M performance car. I will say though...that M340i is a monster. What kind of BMW's do you have my friend? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergyGlad you asked! I have a 2011 m3 that I bought brand new! I honestly think it’s better than bmw’s current offerings due to its superior build quality and f1 derived, naturally aspirated v8. Speaking of M cars, which specific M car are you after? I think bmw’s older offerings have more to give. What about you?
Man I love that M3 you have, its so beautiful and I would lose my mind on the road if I had that! I am really happy for you brother. I personally love all the BMW models, there are pros and cons. In some ways, the build quality is better in the older models but the newer models are more creature comfort oriented. I have been looking at early 2000's M3's. I love the look of them and they come in manuals. I do like the new ones too but I need be a littler smarter with my finances 🤣. You should do some videos on your BMWs bro, I will always watch. -Brandon
You had me right up to blaming the UAW. Are there issues. Sure. If you believe the union is the issue when companies like Ford put everything into electric F150s or Mustang MachE (whatever the f that is) that is shortsighted.
Hey man that’s okay, we are allowed to have different opinions. I don’t solely blame UAW. They are certainly part of it though. Overall though, I blame the manufacturers, dealers, and certain laws in place. What are your thought’s on that? -Brandon
Dude, all good. I am always open to hearing others thoughts and opinions. I was surprised when it showed you unsubbed because I know we have chatted in the past if I remember correctly. Look forward to future conversations with you brother. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Only five… 1925 Rolls-Royce, 1936 Bentley, 1966 Lincoln, 2022 Ferrari 812, and a 2018 Range Rover Sport as my “normal car” 😂 These are in my videos on my UA-cam channel.
Oh dude I’m going to check that out. We seem like we are cut from the same cloth lol! And your Ferrari is a dream car of mine! I’ll give your channel a sub when I get home and watch what ya got. -Brandon
On the subject of elitism Drive what you want, if you want to drive a BMW you do you, BMW made some of the coolest cars. On top of that they made some kick ass airplane engines. The FW-190 was powered by a BMW-801 Radial engine! Part of the reason why we are in where we are in, is we blame the owner for cars being junk, and make fun of them for liking a brand they used to love. BMW For example used to be one of those super reliable German brands, but now its overpriced garbage. They may still have a fondness for their own BMW they used to love. We should be standing together and standing against all the things going on with auto makers. Cars need to be affordable again, and they need to be of decent quality, it's also time to start standing up against what the government is doing, because the difference between a free country where people can own a car, and a dictatorship where the people are property, is quite often the people stood up and said we aren't property. Until people stand together, and stand up, nothing is going to change, and nothing is going to get better. We have gone from buying the product we can own, to being the product someone owns.
Yeah, it's wild and the car community but it's also another communities as well. car community seems to be the least full of elitist. Most people that I find that don't like BMWs have also never driven a BMW. and most owners of BMWs understand the cost of owning a BMW and if they don't find out real quick, lol. I really wish cars could be affordable again too. If you just look at the sedan market, it's crazy because there's only one car that's under $20,000. Nissan versa. And they are starting to phase out now. Totally agree on standing together, brother. It's the only way any sort of impactful change is going to happen. It's always a pleasure reading your comments and I hope your week is going well. -Brandon
Do you have any interest in doing a video on the Saab 97x? I have an 06 with LS 6.0 We have certainly met IRL, no doubt. I have been doing marketing and event coordination for General Tire since 2017. Jeep Fests, We use a Richard Petty Jeep and roush raptor. Greg Biffle was doing traveling jeep not sure if he does. I have done a few blessing of the jeeps at silver lake sand dunes in Michigan. I've hosted the off road expo in Pomona along with many other events. Was also a crew chief for Loorrs GT. I've worked with Rockstar monster, Community Coffee and other drink markets. I hauled the USAF Mustang x1 and the USAF Challenger Vapor. Built by GAS. Both are in Ohio at the museum. Drove the CDW technoliner Built by west coast custom I have contacts in every industry HMU No cap I have the receipts
I wouldn't mind doing a video on Saab as a brand. I think they are an amazing brand and I wish they still made vehicles. How are you enjoying yours? We may have met in real life, if not, we definitely should. It sounds like you have had a really interesting career and I've done some really cool things. I would love to hear more about it. You can always hit me up on Instagram too if you want to chat. I bet hauling that Air Force Mustang and challenger was awesome. I need to go to Ohio to check out that museum, do you know me I love my museums. I will definitely take any sort of help that you can offer, especially since I'm so new in the beverage industry. I really appreciate that my friend. Always pleasure to read your comments. -Brandon
"This is America and you can do whatever the hell you want with your vehicle."
The EPA would like to have a word with you.
Mark, this made me laugh 🤣 The EPA would love to pay a visit to my house and check out my cars. I think they would approve and maybe even give me an award for being such a good boy 😁 Always a pleasure Mark. -Brandon
Hello as a 15 year old your content has taught me about the importance of the costumers, I think your channel is very underrated I find it upsetting that this happens to people who have this much talent and still are not seen by many people on UA-cam. I can’t wait to see you grow over the years keep it up man!
Hey brother, good to see you again. Yes, customers are critical in any industry. As you get older and especially when you have seen what good customer service looks like, dude...you begin to ask yourself why that's not the standard. You see it from time to time at restaurants for example.
I appreciate your support my friend, the channel will grow. The UA-cam algorithm is probably still trying to figure out where this channel would be most successful and will eventually push it out to the right people. I look forward to growing the channel with you brother. -Brandon
Auto content on the industry news is definitely your niche and I’m here for it.
I appreciate that brother. I am definitely going to hone more in on that. Still deciding whether we're gonna maintain the podcast style or not. I generally don't like being in front of the camera lol but I kind of have to. Especially considering this is a company account 🤣. Thanks for being such an awesome viewer and subscriber, let me know if you ever have any questions or suggestions. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy do a video on why unions are behind the cost of your car or the downsides to a union being added to the auto manufacturing process.
I’m not opposed to that idea. I’ll add it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion brother 🫡 The new video might explain a lot on car prices too, it might blow your socks off, as always, if it does just send me the bill and we’ll get you a new pair of Darn Toughs. -Brandon 😁
Dig this channel and just what an incredible human being A Bomb seems to be.
Wow, thank you for the compliment, brother. I am definitely trying to be the best person I can for you guys and for the world. If you ever have any suggestions or questions feel free to drop me a line. -Brandon
Shoutout to the Chevy Sonic, I bought the hatchback because my uncle had one and I loved the look. I wanted something different, it’s hard to get hatchback these days. Definitely had to do some work on it, my AC system leaked so bad I had to get the lines replaced and my cooling system had to have a lot of things replaced.
I think I find myself slightly odd one out because while I did go through mechanical engineering in my undergrad and hung out with lots of car people the vehicles themselves meant very little to me. It’s all the stuff surrounding the actual driving experience I care about.
So it’s kinda funny because I worked with lots of electrical motors while making drones but I’m the engineer who cares about the social aspect.
Dude that’s awesome! And the fact that you have a background in engineering makes it even cooler dude. Mad respect for you, I know how challenging those programs are.
I’m all about the driving experience. I’m at a point where if it breaks, I’ll fix it. If i can’t, then I send it down the road lol. -Brandon
You're spot on about being narrow minded. I've grown weary with all these channels that only focus on exotics, imports, and super cars. To most people, that's the only part of car culture they'll ever be exposed to. It's a shame, as there are many other aspects of cars, from off-roading to stance to JDM to trophy truck racing to drag racing to classics.
Additionally, elitists think that they have to have the best of everything. I'm the exact opposite. My Cherokee has a 3 inch lift, 31s, and dual open diffs. I'm perfectly happy with it. The only things I'm changing is a rear spring replacement and lower gears. Even at 21, I can outmaneuver just about any overblown Wrangler on most any trail nearby. I'm of the mindset that I should spend the least amount of money to achieve my goals. It's not about having the best tool, it's about having the right tool for the job.
Yeah brother it gets a little wild in the community. I’m not even remotely an elitist too. I’ve outmaneuvered dudes in my stock Cherokee and they had hiluxs…that was sad lol.
Your Cherokee sounds awesome as heck brother. Have you done any videos on it? I know id love to see it! Always a pleasure my friend. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy I haven't made any videos on my Cherokee yet. Haven't really had anything notable to record yet. It's just another rectangle as far as most are concerned. But it's my rectangle, and I just hit the 250k mark with it. I do have a couple of photos of it on my Instagram tho. Nothing too crazy, just some victory mud
What's your Instagram handle? I'll check it out. I'm not too active on Instagram. I probably should be though. This is my first time using social media so all of this is really new to me. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy I'll let you take a wild guess what my insta is. I'm not really active on social media either, with the exception of discord. I've spent way too much time typing stuff out on discord
I have a few good ideas lol! And I hear you on typing, I actually just figured out how to do everything by voice because my wrists were hurting 🤣 -Brandon
never expected a podcast from this channel
Is that a good thing lol?? -Brandon
Don't lie! You killed that course Mr. Modest, LOL! And you did it with kick @$$ hair! Looks kinda like mine🤣😂🤣! Don't hate me I'm binge watching your videos, hitting the thumbs up and commenting to trigger the algorithm along the way! Gotta get those numbers up dang it! Seriously though, you have great content with much needed info that the people need to know. I worked at a rock quarry keeping the tweekers from stealing the batteries and other valuables that weren't nailed down. Every morning the first guy to show up drove a box stock 1979 Wrangler that he bought brand new. He told me he was there to turn on the lights and get the coffee started but he wasn't fooling me. I suspected he was the top dog there and one night I took it upon myself to write up a report detailing all the security issues and what needed to be done to address them. I showed it to him and it turned out I was right. He was very impressed and he was amazed someone knew what initiative is, let alone act on it, LOL. But my boss hated me so much simply outta jealousy because everything I touched there turned to gold. Being I was essentially only days old in the industry there was no way I could be as good as I am. I even quelled an entire mob of angry moms because the school their kids went to found traces of lead in the water and didn't tell them for over two weeks. That story broke national headlines in May of 2016. The school admin saw me do that and told my boss, my boss thanked me by cutting my salary, but HR softened the blow and got most of it back and put me in a patrol car my 5th week in.
You have an altruistic mindset there Brandon, and I can promise you from my own experience in that endeavor that the universe will repay your kindness in incredible ways you can't even imagine. When it came around to thank me it was in a way that an entire community was affected by it in a positive way. It was simply incredible, I want to say magical even. Just thinking about it lifts me and saddens me at the same time because what I felt during that time will probably never happen again and it hurts. But I will never be sad that it happened, if everyone got to experience something like that, the world couldn't help but be a better place.But one of my philosophies is this, "Suffering is to life what the fire is to the forge". I know that resonates with you too having put yourself through that fire. Congratulations, you are now tempered steel my friend.💯💪
That was definitely the hardest course I've ever done and probably the hardest thing I've ever done in my entire life. Apparently they've made the course even harder. So I feel for the dudes going through it right now. and I'm glad you are binge watching my videos that means a lot to me. It definitely takes a long time to write the script and edit, but I enjoy every moment of it. Especially when people like you really enjoy it. I appreciate you doing all the commenting too because some of the new videos haven't done as well as I thought they would for some reason.
That's an awesome story about working at the rock quarry. Something that I find in our culture that is starting to frustrate me more and more is the lack of initiative and hard work by people. I'm not sure what happened, but I hope this channel will have some sort of impact on that and bring back the idea of critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Yes this is a business channel for me but I am the boss of this business and I can do what I want with the channel 🤣. I'm a big believer in giving as much as you possibly can in the universe will take care of the rest.
I really appreciate you telling me I have an altruistic mindset, I have always been this way for the most part and whenever I have deviated from it, it just feels wrong. I am a big believer in the Law of Attraction and have been practicing visualization everyday. I'm still new to the whole concept, but it sounds like you know a lot more than I do about it. have a couple books on the subject right now and they are helping me through the process. Always open to other resources, though if you have them. What happened with your experience that made the universe give back in such a way that has affected you like this?
I am a big believer in suffering. Its where you find out who you really are and what you are made of. Luckily, the military did that for me and I am at the point where I am ready to become a civilian. Friends of mine in business have been telling me for years to get out and do editing and business full time. I think the time has come.
You can always hit me up on IG and Facebook too brother, sounds like me and you are a lot alike. Forgive my pedestrian level of knowledge on those platforms, I haven't had social media until late lol -Brandon
Great video mate!. just found you and enjoying your content
Hey brother thank you for the kind words and I’m glad you are with us. This is probably the coolest group of guys and gals I’ve seen online. Let me know if you ever need anything or have content suggestions. -Brandon
On the subject of Ford.
Ford has had some really bad cars, their duel clutch transmission in their Focus and Fiesta has been a nightmare. The 3 Valve V8s in some Ford trucks and SUVs and even the triton V8 are some of the most hated engines in the world, probably the only one hated more is the Northstar V8 in the Cadillac, they break and cost tons of money to fix. Their eco boost engines sleeves cracking and causing issues. And don't get me started with the diesel engines... the 7.3 International was the last good Diesel engine Ford had, the rest of them have been junk.
But out of any small truck, the late 90s to 2000s Ford Ranger, the best small truck ever maybe aside from a Toyota, it is what a truck is supposed to be in a small package. the Ford Escort from the 80s to 2000s one of the best small cars ever, my moms old 84 Ford Escort was such a awesome car, she drove it until it had no oil pressure, sold it to someone who beat it relentlessly for a week straight, and then it died. The older F series trucks... tough as nails! There is a reason people are loyal to Fords! I mean all I have to say is Model T, that's how Fords used to be.
Yeah, those transmissions were terrible in the focus in fiesta. I rented one when they first came out and I thought the clutch was slipping and called the rental agency and they told me it's supposed to do that. I remember laughing because who designs transmission to feel as if it's slipping. I think Ford has really nailed it with the coyote engine, but other than that, I don't know if they can really improve on any other platform. I know some people like the eco-boost, but I cannot stand it. I've personally had bad experiences with it, and I have friends that had bad experiences too.
And those 90s and 2000s Ford rangers were incredible. A friend of mine had a five speed ranger and that thing lasted 200,000 miles. When it should've only lasted 50,000 miles because of how he treated it. Ford has really slipped up lately and I fear it's only going to get worse. I certainly hope not because they are one of the last holdouts for being an American brand, but they are definitely shedding the stars and stripes. -Brandon
To contrast the Chevy owner's story: I daily a 2018 Subaru Forester, 6MT, 88K miles. In 6 years, it has had both rear wheel bearings replaced, and the AC recharged. Less than $1k in repairs. This doesn't include consumables (oil, wheels, brakes). That's ~$14 a month in repairs. I get 27.5 mpg year round average with non-economically Crossclimate2 tires. I attribute the wheel bearings to the four seasons and salted roads we have here in Cleveland Ohio. The Japanese know how to make a vehicle.
Wow, that's pretty pretty wild. Have never heard of wheel bearings going out so quickly, but I guess it makes sense living in the salt belt or the rust belt as they say. $14 a month though was not terrible if you put it that way. I definitely agree that Japanese manufactures make the most reliable vehicles, I'll probably never own one because they just don't do it for me, but I massively respect the companies and the people who purchased them. I'm surprised you haven't told me that. I look like Johnny Manziel yet since you are from Cleveland lol. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy The first wheel bearing went at 47k miles, the second at 80k. Not....confidence inspiring, but it ISN'T a transmission , isn't an engine, isn't electrical, isn't isn't isn't. It IS something I could do in my driveway,which I will be doing now since the new ones are in now. I found it odd that the FRONT WB didn't go. Ignorant me would assume the stearing, engine weight, first-to-hit-potholes front bearings would be the first to go....🤔...
It doesn't tickle my pickle, or get me chicks, but then I'm married, with two kids, and move the things, so it does what I need it to. 👍
It's always really nice when you can do your own work on your car. Maybe you should inspect your front wheel bearings to see how they look. That is kind of odd that the rear ones went out. -Brandon
Just curious. What was or were your mos before you went for special forces?
I had a couple different ones, 74D, 38B, and I’m not special forces, I’m a SOCM. Slightly different but as the medics we go through very similar training as them, SERE, language school etc. Are you prior service? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Active actually. Im currently on rotation in Poland as a 91F small arms/artillery repair. How did the cbrn life treat you?
How is Poland treating you? How do you like being a 91F? CBRN was the worst job I've ever had. I can never recommend that to someone. Not to sound negative, but that job attracts the worst kind of people. The recruiter sell it as a job where you don't have to actually work. And those are the kind of people that are the worst to work with. It's one of the core reasons I went special operations. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy LOL. I got a buddy in CBRN but he currently works as a recruiter. Somehow he loves his job as a 74D but he hasnt done it in 3 years because of his life as a recruiter and because he was the armorer as his old unit.
91F is a great job. I love working with guns (except the mk19). None of them are the exact same due to different wear and tear. It makes the job require a good eye and its fun concentrating like that. We are also very busy cause for whatever reason MP companies treat their guns like trash. We work as a team and we run a tight ship.
As for Poland its not too bad. The weather gets a but silly cause its super rainy and it feels random a lot. There are a lot of nice views when we run off post for pt though. We are kinda in the countryside so there isnt a lot of stuff near base but honestly I prefer it that way.
Yeah, the CBRN guy never does anything related to his job. When I was in Korea, I was the training room NCO. Which was even worse than being CBRN lol. I'm glad you like your job, though brother it's not very common you hear that in the military. I'm not surprised to hear that about MP's lol... I hope Poland keeps treating you well and I too would enjoy the countryside more. I'll be up in Europe in September for language training. It's gonna be a good time. -Brandon
Shoutout to the 08 Impala SS. Amazing car
Sadly we never had these cars in Australia
Sick car brother. Do you own one? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Yeah dude, bought the thing in 2020 when I could finally drive at 16. Still had my permit then lol. Still got the thing and it’s been bulletproof. Bought it because I basically grew up watching Dale Jr drive it and the Monte Carlo to victory. I always preferred the Impala because I never really liked the design of the Monte Carlo as a regular car. But the thing is bad fast. It’s got a great LS4 motor. It’s stock no plans on any modifications. The interior has held up really well and only repairs done for maintenance. The thing is huge for no reason, back seats don’t have much space but the trunk is huge. Thing drives like a boat and does not feel very sporty through the corners but will do some damage on the straights though. I just love the thing, hope to keep it forever
@@local_tony_soprano y’all had someone pretty sick stuff though. Glad we eventually got the SS but still missing that Maloo
That’s so awesome. I love when I hear someone is happy with their car. Dale Junior is the man too, I used to watch him race all the time. Although I have fallen out of touch with NASCAR and mainly watch F1 now. That’s if I even have the time. That’s what is so cool about that car, you don’t even need to modify it because out the gate it’s good to go. I love it when a manufacturer does that. Stay on top of the maintenance and I bet that thing will outlive us all. Keep us updated brother. -Brandon
Keep em coming!. I used to be a GM guy but after visiting Japan , I saw the society is different there. They have a care for everything. Not sure if you seen Back to the Future 3 - 50’s doc says heres the problem its made in Japan to which Marty replies all the best stuff is made in Japan lol. I still like GM cars but I wont buy one. I respect anyone who maintains and keeps a car clean. I also went to Mexico and in a span of 3 hour drive I passed factories of every brand. As for BMW I think the brand gets a bad reputation from the drivers (not all) commonly they don’t signal and always drive aggressive. Tesla fanboys though are brand elitist like no other. Lol btw got a rental 22 corolla seems like fabric and seat quality is lower than previous gen.
Jacob! My brother, good to see you. Something I’ve noticed in the car community over the years is people always switch from American to foreign, I can’t recall a time where someone has switched from foreign to American.
How was visiting Japan? I’ve only been to the military bases there during transits overseas so I haven’t experienced it fully. I’ve seen videos online where even people who are sweeping the streets take immense pride in it. It’s honestly one of the reasons they make vehicles that last the longest. And Marty was right in back to the future.
BMW is definitely interesting. my BMW is made in Mexico, which I don’t like apparently BMW has been super strict on that plant so I hope that means quality is happening. Most of the BMWs made in the United States are made in South Carolina. Some Germany too.
I’m heading back to Europe in September so I’m gonna try to hit the BMW museum, Mercedes museum and Porsche Museum. I’ll get some really good footage for you guys to show the pride of German cars. -Brandon
PS Not surprised by the new Toyota. They are declining right now and idk why.
Okay, so things have changed dramatically with first car picks in a day. But hey, nice to finally see someone actually pour there hearts into a counter argument that ISN'T controversial. And well, remember the Tesla thing I was talking about? Ignore that. The cybertruck isn't good and is banned in the entirety of Europe. Sorry for the awful grammar and bad wording. Going too quick and not checking twice. Now, thanks for the podcast, and apparently the Subaru is the only option left. Mom is trying to be helpful, but... if there is a 10K green 1962 Buick Special, I'm going to be eyeing that more than the WRX.
Nice brother that’s to be expected when you are in this situation. Yeah Tesla is such an interesting company. I REALLY want to love them but I just can’t. I do love Elon but Tesla…ehhhh I will probably never make a video on the topic..probably 🫣. Subbys are good vehicles for the most part and I think you’ll be happy with it. Especially in those Montana winters… keep us posted. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Got that. And thanks for talking to the people on the comments, you make many smile.
Always a pleasure, my friend and you make me smile too 😁 -Brandon
Still daily drive an XJ in the inclement weather in Ohio, which is often. 250,000 miles, bought it from my neighbor. Can't kill it. With my own regular upkeep. Have a 2004 WJ as a project, bought as a solid builder engine blown. Several GM cars and trucks as well. Not a flex, just what I know. I do all my own work. You must pick your battles. Get educated on the platform.
Nice man! XJ is super sick, always love having a fellow Jeeper on the channel. My 92 Cherokee and 98 TJ are in the same boat as yours. And nobody is thinking you are flexing brother, it’s just the reality of situation and I think it’s awesome you have such a vast array of experience. Always a pleasure to see a comment from you bro. -Brandon
❤❤🎉🎉 You should bring your energy drink company to Australia and Europe
Brother, I really want to. Every time I go to Europe, I’m always disappointed in their energy drinks. It’s always Red Bull or some knock off of Red Bull. Which I love Red Bull, but sometimes I want something better. I’ll look and see how much shipping is to Europe in Australia, but I can’t promise anything. But you will 100% get a case. -Brandon
@A-BombEnergy Australia here we love red bull, haha, and I would love to try your drink ahah
I'll make sure you get some brother. Red Bull is good. But mine is better lol. I have four different flavors too... -Brandon
yeehaw!
God I love you lol
Thank you for introducing me to Fast Lane cars! Their AWD system test are super informative. But the Golf (manual) vs Mustang (automatic) race was unfair.
Speaking of race reviews: as much as I value Jason Cammisa's takes, his Cybertruck review and emphasis on quarter mile times as the metric of performance (as opposed to lap times, which thankfully he also does) disappoint me. I get that Hagerty wants to do pre-release reviews, and, well, let's not get into EVs for now.
Engineering Explained and Driving 4 Answers are my favorite car channels.
The fast lane car is probably the best UA-cam channel out there for cars. I have been watching them for over 10 years and I've learned so much. Roman is definitely the best one on that show and his son Tommy is really good with jeeps.
EV's are really interesting and there seems to be a polarization in the car community for some reason on them. Which I have ideas where that's coming from but that's for another time. Personally, I think multiple systems of propulsion on the market is only going to increase competition, which is good. What are your thoughts on that?
Thanks for commenting brother and I hope your week is going well. -Brandon
Another issue other than the UAW. Is CEO pay. The CEO pay is out of control with the American car companies. Especially for Ford that is a failing badly company.
Yeah totally agree here. If they weren’t receiving so much public support without consent, then I wouldn’t care. A totally private company can pay their people whatever they want but when I’m paying for it?? Nahhh that’s another story now. Appreciate the comment. What do you think of the podcast? Something you can get down with? -Brandon
Keep it coming. Your video productions are amazing. But keep podcast in between to keep us updated. I know the videos you make take long time because of the detail and editing.
Thanks brother. That strategy you suggest is probably the way I’m going to role. Makes the most sense. People keep asking for more content and it’s always a pleasure to bring everything I can to you guys. Best. Audience. EVER. - Brandon
I don’t typically comment on UA-cam videos, but your video raises such an interesting point that I have to weigh in on it. In terms of factors that contribute to profit loss for American car companies, would you say that federal taxes have anything to do with it?
Hey brother, thank you for commenting, especially since its not your normal thing. I am honored. I would say yes, federal taxes have a major impact. Taxes are actually a relatively new thing for the United States, barely 100 years old and it was supposed to be temporary. I can't imagine the capabilities companies would have if they weren't hit hard with so many taxes and fees. An easy one is the fines they have to pay for not meeting CAFE standards. Its highly unethical because not only do manufacturers do horrible things to squeeze every MPG out of car, it also causes it to break quicker, i.e., cylinder deactivation or turbos. This is then passed off onto the consumer. People can argue that CAFE fines are not taxes, but in reality, they are absolutely a tax.
The end result is people don't buy from American brands and thus move to foreign brands. I am a shining example of this. I was a hard charger for American brands but ever since quality has gone down because of CAFE fines and other factors, I have switched.
I hope this answers your question my friend. If you need further clarification or any resources, I would be happy to drop some for you. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergyThank you for your insight! It’s really interesting to see the different forms that taxes take, and how their nomenclature determines how we perceive them! Btw, as a fellow BMW owner kudos to you and your m340i! For the longest time I’ve been quite elitist towards non M cars, but time has made me realize the importance of the base model car, and how good it has to be if the m model is based off of it. To be fair though, BMW has been putting way too many m badges on their normal cars!
Yes, it is VERY interesting to me...its almost like a shell game. I am glad to have a fellow BMW owner on the channel. I never understood the lure of them until I rented them in Germany. Fell in love immediately. And yes, BWM has devalued the M badge from time to time. Its just a way to market now at this point. While I LOVE my M340i, next BMW will be an M3 or M4 because to me thats a TRUE M performance car. I will say though...that M340i is a monster. What kind of BMW's do you have my friend? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergyGlad you asked! I have a 2011 m3 that I bought brand new! I honestly think it’s better than bmw’s current offerings due to its superior build quality and f1 derived, naturally aspirated v8. Speaking of M cars, which specific M car are you after? I think bmw’s older offerings have more to give. What about you?
Man I love that M3 you have, its so beautiful and I would lose my mind on the road if I had that! I am really happy for you brother. I personally love all the BMW models, there are pros and cons. In some ways, the build quality is better in the older models but the newer models are more creature comfort oriented. I have been looking at early 2000's M3's. I love the look of them and they come in manuals. I do like the new ones too but I need be a littler smarter with my finances 🤣. You should do some videos on your BMWs bro, I will always watch. -Brandon
You had me right up to blaming the UAW. Are there issues. Sure. If you believe the union is the issue when companies like Ford put everything into electric F150s or Mustang MachE (whatever the f that is) that is shortsighted.
Hey man that’s okay, we are allowed to have different opinions. I don’t solely blame UAW. They are certainly part of it though. Overall though, I blame the manufacturers, dealers, and certain laws in place. What are your thought’s on that? -Brandon
Dang did you unsubscribe because we disagree? Rock on brother. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Yeah, sorry. Had a hissy-fit. I'm back.
Dude, all good. I am always open to hearing others thoughts and opinions. I was surprised when it showed you unsubbed because I know we have chatted in the past if I remember correctly. Look forward to future conversations with you brother. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Thanks for calling on it. That's part of the problem with people. Thanks for your patience.
With that many cars, I can now give you a medical diagnosis. You have “Automotive ADHD” just like me! 😂
Haha dude it’s bad sometimes! How many do you own brother? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Only five… 1925 Rolls-Royce, 1936 Bentley, 1966 Lincoln, 2022 Ferrari 812, and a 2018 Range Rover Sport as my “normal car” 😂 These are in my videos on my UA-cam channel.
Oh dude I’m going to check that out. We seem like we are cut from the same cloth lol! And your Ferrari is a dream car of mine! I’ll give your channel a sub when I get home and watch what ya got. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy A V-12 Ferrari is the most fun you can have with your pants on!
I visualize during my visualizations of driving a Ferrari and Lamborghini. Best cars out there for fun imo. -Brandon
On the subject of elitism
Drive what you want, if you want to drive a BMW you do you, BMW made some of the coolest cars. On top of that they made some kick ass airplane engines. The FW-190 was powered by a BMW-801 Radial engine!
Part of the reason why we are in where we are in, is we blame the owner for cars being junk, and make fun of them for liking a brand they used to love. BMW For example used to be one of those super reliable German brands, but now its overpriced garbage. They may still have a fondness for their own BMW they used to love. We should be standing together and standing against all the things going on with auto makers. Cars need to be affordable again, and they need to be of decent quality, it's also time to start standing up against what the government is doing, because the difference between a free country where people can own a car, and a dictatorship where the people are property, is quite often the people stood up and said we aren't property.
Until people stand together, and stand up, nothing is going to change, and nothing is going to get better. We have gone from buying the product we can own, to being the product someone owns.
Yeah, it's wild and the car community but it's also another communities as well. car community seems to be the least full of elitist. Most people that I find that don't like BMWs have also never driven a BMW. and most owners of BMWs understand the cost of owning a BMW and if they don't find out real quick, lol.
I really wish cars could be affordable again too. If you just look at the sedan market, it's crazy because there's only one car that's under $20,000. Nissan versa. And they are starting to phase out now. Totally agree on standing together, brother. It's the only way any sort of impactful change is going to happen. It's always a pleasure reading your comments and I hope your week is going well. -Brandon
Do you have any interest in doing a video on the Saab 97x? I have an 06 with LS 6.0
We have certainly met IRL, no doubt. I have been doing marketing and event coordination for General Tire since 2017. Jeep Fests, We use a Richard Petty Jeep and roush raptor. Greg Biffle was doing traveling jeep not sure if he does. I have done a few blessing of the jeeps at silver lake sand dunes in Michigan. I've hosted the off road expo in Pomona along with many other events. Was also a crew chief for Loorrs GT.
I've worked with Rockstar monster, Community Coffee and other drink markets.
I hauled the USAF Mustang x1 and the USAF Challenger Vapor. Built by GAS. Both are in Ohio at the museum.
Drove the CDW technoliner Built by west coast custom
I have contacts in every industry HMU
No cap I have the receipts
I wouldn't mind doing a video on Saab as a brand. I think they are an amazing brand and I wish they still made vehicles. How are you enjoying yours?
We may have met in real life, if not, we definitely should. It sounds like you have had a really interesting career and I've done some really cool things. I would love to hear more about it. You can always hit me up on Instagram too if you want to chat. I bet hauling that Air Force Mustang and challenger was awesome. I need to go to Ohio to check out that museum, do you know me I love my museums.
I will definitely take any sort of help that you can offer, especially since I'm so new in the beverage industry. I really appreciate that my friend. Always pleasure to read your comments. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy I added you on fb and dm