Regular Car Reviews: 1988 Chrysler New Yorker

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  • @logmegadeth72
    @logmegadeth72 10 років тому +1285

    That car has the "dead person in the trunk" stance going.

    • @lukesavoie1472
      @lukesavoie1472 10 років тому +16

      ***** there is probally sand bags in the trunk for the snow

    • @logmegadeth72
      @logmegadeth72 10 років тому +44

      Luke Savoie I think it's mentioned in the video, that it's because of either broken springs, or busted air bags in the back. Can't remember right off.

    • @nemo5335
      @nemo5335 10 років тому +28

      Luke Savoie Being as this is a FWD car, that wouldn't make much sense.

    • @DickotheClown
      @DickotheClown 9 років тому +39

      It's got that gangster lean goin xD

    • @vector6977
      @vector6977 9 років тому +16

      David F. Blown out air shocks that used to be part of a auto leveling system.

  • @spakentruth
    @spakentruth 5 років тому +794

    Official car of: COUSIN, LETS GO BOWLING!

    • @xlunadivinerx1585
      @xlunadivinerx1585 4 роки тому +32

      I knew it look familiar

    • @samcheese4303
      @samcheese4303 4 роки тому +36

      HAHAHAHA FUCK YEAH! I was thinking THE OFFICIAL CAR OF LIBERTY CITY

    • @xZEHRBEHRx
      @xZEHRBEHRx 4 роки тому +37

      You guys are all thinking of the willard or the faction from gta 4, romans car is more of a pontiac parisienne

    • @tangerinedream8987
      @tangerinedream8987 3 роки тому +3

      I think its a chevy malibu from that era.

    • @truckernation7886
      @truckernation7886 3 роки тому +6

      Esperanto

  • @ThatDudeinBlue
    @ThatDudeinBlue 10 років тому +978

    Every time I get in a car now that has digital gauges now I'm just going to freak out and yell-
    It's the 1980's!

    • @mcgeemoo
      @mcgeemoo 10 років тому +38

      GET BACK IN YOUR HOLE AND MAKE MORE SUPER AWESOME VIDEOS.
      JK take your time, Love

    • @ThatDudeinBlue
      @ThatDudeinBlue 10 років тому +37

      *Cries uncontrollably*

    • @mcgeemoo
      @mcgeemoo 10 років тому +10

      Mission Accomplished lol jk

    • @SearchEast2069
      @SearchEast2069 10 років тому +32

      What if i told you the late 80's Buick Riviera had a touch screen display on the dash that controlled the AC and radio? Because it totally did and it worked better than my ipods touch screen.

    • @Fokkleman
      @Fokkleman 10 років тому +7

      Hahaha David you watch this guy to? I love him haha he is very interesting
      .

  • @bobjoe-bv2vc
    @bobjoe-bv2vc 9 років тому +163

    7:08 Best Moment so far in all the RCR I've watched.
    OOOOOOOOOOHHHHH!!!

  • @DanielDaniel1
    @DanielDaniel1 10 років тому +345

    Whoa those rear seats look like HEAVEN

    • @vladx2
      @vladx2 10 років тому +48

      Probably were heaven to many

    • @Munkenba
      @Munkenba 10 років тому +8

      If that's the case then death seems suddenly less appealing.

    • @TheBryanNeill
      @TheBryanNeill 9 років тому +13

      They are! My grandmother has this car and multi-hour long car trips were the best

    • @furgusuned15650
      @furgusuned15650 7 років тому +1

      DanielDaniel1 they are.
      I need them as a couch

  • @CB-RADIO-UK
    @CB-RADIO-UK 10 років тому +465

    Seats look super comfy.

    • @atranas6018
      @atranas6018 7 років тому +21

      so soft i can feel it just by looking at it

    • @ImTheMan78
      @ImTheMan78 6 років тому +16

      Believe me..they are. I had a 1990

    • @thetetons744
      @thetetons744 6 років тому +6

      Most comfortable seats I've ever sat in

  • @BigAdam2050
    @BigAdam2050 10 років тому +946

    Those seats look more comfortable than my sofa.

    • @RegularCars
      @RegularCars  10 років тому +242

      They are divine!

    • @TheJared1445
      @TheJared1445 7 років тому +52

      RegularCars My grandpa bought a 1991 New Yorker Fifth Avenue 3.3L V6 with 118,000 miles on it in October of 2014, for about $2,200. It was an old lady car and has about every option. The air suspension is still great! Driving it is like driving your sofa down the road. I have to be careful when I drive it at night because it's easy to fall asleep in that car😂

    • @TheDanMan01
      @TheDanMan01 7 років тому +20

      I had a 1992 model of the same car. I bought it on eBay for $1,200 back in 2003. It had plush velvet seats. Most called it my "Mini-Limo", and it was one of the most reliable car I have ever own. I had it for over 7 years until I let my nephew borrow it and he wrecked it.

    • @starman545
      @starman545 7 років тому +3

      TheDanMan01 never lend anything lmfao

    • @TheWolfiet
      @TheWolfiet 6 років тому +1

      aaaaaaaaa same thing goin on in my nan's buick and my god are they fantastic

  • @snappy452
    @snappy452 9 років тому +831

    I sell cars for a living. A lady came in one day asking $1000 for her 1987 NY'er with 126k on it. I showed her this video, and she asked "How did my car get on the computer?"
    Crack is whack, yo.

    • @xUdieToox
      @xUdieToox 7 років тому +46

      Ya mean the google??

    • @gregbaird7582
      @gregbaird7582 6 років тому +28

      I would agree. Seeing as how the 1987 is an entirely different car.

    • @FirebirdCamaro1220
      @FirebirdCamaro1220 6 років тому +15

      @@gregbaird7582 yeah. 88 was the first year that the New Yorker was on the K derived "C Body"; the 83-87 New Yorker were on the K derived "E Body"

    • @snappy452
      @snappy452 5 років тому +4

      @@gregbaird7582 SHE WAS A CRACKHEAD. Jesus...

    • @snappy452
      @snappy452 5 років тому +18

      @@FirebirdCamaro1220 This wasnt a joke, I was relaying her actual reaction. Do you think a crackhead gives a damn/knows about chassis designation?!

  • @twotailedavenger
    @twotailedavenger 7 років тому +216

    Seeing it driving with the parking brake on at the end, combined with the busted air springs, makes it look like when a dog is dragging its ass on your carpet.

    • @JL-sm6cg
      @JL-sm6cg 2 роки тому +1

      That is one strong af parking brake. I drove a Chrysler 300 as part of a car auction that I wasn't aware the parking brake was on, and it still moved normally. Just stopped harder...and you could smell the dragging brake pad as I went by. lol

  • @benbennit
    @benbennit 9 років тому +81

    This car is the balls.
    Big sweaty grandad balls

  • @Maude-ified
    @Maude-ified 10 років тому +443

    Mark Cross is one of the oldest luxury leather producers in America. I googled it.

    • @MindCrime550
      @MindCrime550 9 років тому +46

      Larry Phischman Thanks, seriously.

    • @jimmbobb
      @jimmbobb 6 років тому +7

      Larry Phischman Thank you

    • @Stahlwerk88
      @Stahlwerk88 6 років тому +53

      Explains why those seats look more comfortable than any couch I’ve ever seen.

    • @stephenbianchi7141
      @stephenbianchi7141 5 років тому +6

      $3-4K for a bag!

    • @SMGSpiritRT
      @SMGSpiritRT 4 роки тому +6

      Sits made up of nice Corinthian leather ;D

  • @Threetails
    @Threetails 8 років тому +89

    An autobot that transforms into a dish of Werther's Originals. Nice one!

  • @nomadben
    @nomadben 10 років тому +269

    I busted my shit when he pulled out the cupholder at the very end.

    • @MrDesertPunk
      @MrDesertPunk 10 років тому +12

      FUCK YEAH!~

    • @VitariusLaszlo
      @VitariusLaszlo 10 років тому +6

      like a booosssssss

    • @depotshredder6938
      @depotshredder6938 7 років тому +23

      OooooooOOOOOOOOooooooo

    • @TOakenshield
      @TOakenshield 7 років тому +23

      3 years late to the party but God damn that was hysterical.

    • @chrise2621
      @chrise2621 5 років тому

      Those cupholders are always the first thing to break

  • @MeximanandAsianator
    @MeximanandAsianator 8 років тому +41

    You know I've always hated these old cars from the 80's from those cheesy movies back in the day that my parents loved but Regular Car Reviews just made me respect every model ever made. Almost. Thank you.

  • @SearchEast2069
    @SearchEast2069 10 років тому +77

    7:10
    CUP-HOLDERCEPTION
    MIND BLOWN

  • @MacquarieRidge
    @MacquarieRidge 6 років тому +24

    Theres something incredibly nostalgic about seeing this old car in the snow.

    • @chriss1683
      @chriss1683 Рік тому +1

      When I was a child the sights of these bench boxes and snow were more commonplace. Now hardly either is seen

  • @IntrepidRacer13
    @IntrepidRacer13 10 років тому +133

    That bit at the end with the cup holders was the best! I have never heard someone so genuinely amazed by something before.

    • @vvvxt
      @vvvxt 2 роки тому +1

      oooOOOOOOOoooohhhh!!!

    • @Hazztech
      @Hazztech 2 роки тому +1

      Genuinely shocking

    • @brianlee9233
      @brianlee9233 2 роки тому +2

      I wonder why the Bruckell LeGran doesn't get any cupholders, but anyway I agree, it was.

    • @MaxW-er1hm
      @MaxW-er1hm Рік тому

      Thank you for your comment, I usually turn away as soon as Roman starts singing so I hadn't got to see that until you pointed it out - honestly that impressed me as much as him as soon as it folded out into two. Wow. Fancy af

  • @genoesposito2895
    @genoesposito2895 9 років тому +158

    If the police bought Chrysler New Yorkers, that's what you'd be buyin'.

    • @tactful_proposal
      @tactful_proposal 9 років тому +30

      +Geno Esposito Crown Vic review reference right there :)

    • @Sonicwaffleproductions
      @Sonicwaffleproductions 5 років тому +5

      Its because you wanna look like a cop its because you wanna look like a cop ItS BeCAusE yOU WAnNa LOok LiKe CoP *ITS BECUSE YOU WANNA LOOK LIKE A COP*

    • @Dominus396
      @Dominus396 5 років тому +2

      YOU LIKE IT! YOU LIKE IT! YOU LIKE IT!!

  • @johnkilo3
    @johnkilo3 10 років тому +69

    You guys always are good at pointing out little good things about cars that people today wouldn't want to be seen in.

  • @krazykowski6654
    @krazykowski6654 6 років тому +73

    The official car of: COFFE BREATH

    • @juuhelikkas151
      @juuhelikkas151 4 роки тому +4

      And with the smell of coffee, there is a slight smell of full flavor cigarettes and a rotting tooth in their breath.

    • @punchy207
      @punchy207 3 роки тому +1

      @@juuhelikkas151 i love that smell

    • @juuhelikkas151
      @juuhelikkas151 3 роки тому

      @@punchy207 mm yummy

    • @juuhelikkas151
      @juuhelikkas151 3 роки тому

      @TcZ It's a rcr video, expect nothing else from the comments.

  • @savtejdhillon
    @savtejdhillon 10 років тому +57

    My buddy had a 88 New Yorker and it had some of the most comfortable seats that I've ever sat in

    • @asth8413
      @asth8413 10 років тому +1

      Definitely better then there nea Chrysler 200c. One of the last sexy feeling of Good plush seats.:)

  • @LoudProudNPunk1
    @LoudProudNPunk1 10 років тому +44

    "hey that's a neat idea, uh..OOooOOOOOooooOOOHHHH!!"
    I really laughed my ass off at that one! Keep the funny reviews coming! :)

  • @cougarstable73
    @cougarstable73 10 років тому +45

    Best review I've yet seen from you guys. Really, truly, honestly, I love this. It's opinionated, it's got some history and specs thrown in, it made me laugh, and it made me want to drive the car. Please make this your template for future reviews!

  • @dosbox907
    @dosbox907 9 років тому +52

    I actually find the looks on those new yorkers quite striking for some reason.
    I have the gm equivalent 1989 buick century with a 3spd auto and a v6.
    I'm pretty sure it's the cheapest used car on the market. bluebooking out at a whapping 900$ for good condition.
    even though it is cheap, everything just feels better than a modern car.
    matter of opinion I guess.
    I had no overall point for this comment, just like talking about my cars.

    • @Mr.k3n
      @Mr.k3n 9 років тому +10

      you don't need a point brother, you just talk and we will listen!!!!

    • @claytheenemy
      @claytheenemy 9 років тому +7

      +dosbox907 I owned a same style century and a cutlass ciera, and as drab and boring they are, they never once let me down

    • @neilwesqefjg2780
      @neilwesqefjg2780 4 роки тому +1

      87 buick lesabre 146k miles. Used and abused but I love her

  • @BCH37501
    @BCH37501 10 років тому +101

    80's luxury seats are some of the best every. Comfort wise atleast, wouldnt want to autocross..

  • @phantomspaceman
    @phantomspaceman 5 років тому +2

    Those front bench seats are a thing we don't realize we miss. I drove a '98 Mustang with a white leather bench seat in it as some aftermarket mod and the thing was surprisingly good. Bench in the front, buckets in the back; it's never going to happen again.

  • @VictorPitstop
    @VictorPitstop 10 років тому +290

    HAHAHAHA! That 80's computer sound!!!

    • @vinilan09
      @vinilan09 6 років тому +5

      The Italian Tune-Up Pro 😂

    • @sacredf8
      @sacredf8 4 роки тому

      dotssssss......

    • @sacredf8
      @sacredf8 4 роки тому

      @CTG oh

  • @swtsatir7211
    @swtsatir7211 6 років тому +6

    I had one of these and it was the smoothest riding car i ever owned. Like floating on clouds.

  • @nanochase
    @nanochase 10 років тому +88

    I first I was like
    *This is terrible*
    Then I saw the cup holders
    *Holy shit Iacocca is a genius!!!*

    • @acoolerhandle
      @acoolerhandle 5 років тому +2

      Why Shouldn't he design cup holders?

    • @thelada7721
      @thelada7721 5 років тому +2

      Why'd you think it's terrible though? And the cup holders are really heckin' cool.

  • @BabyBoiQue
    @BabyBoiQue 7 років тому +4

    My dad had one of these, this brought back memories. And I had a 89 240sx, so that video did as well. You sir, have taken me back 25 years. lol

  • @danio3834
    @danio3834 10 років тому +53

    The Omni and Horizon weren't actually K cars. They were L-bodies which predated the K.

  • @CWINDOWSsystem32
    @CWINDOWSsystem32 9 років тому +27

    I'm loving the 80s digital gauges...

    • @Phenom98
      @Phenom98 5 років тому

      Look up Renault Encore digital

  • @future62
    @future62 10 років тому +64

    That last shot reminds me of when my dog doesn't want to walk anymore

    • @0326Hambone
      @0326Hambone 10 років тому +5

      "You're, uh, parking brake's ON!" lololol

  • @collinemorris
    @collinemorris 3 роки тому +1

    My grandparents bought one new - I think an 87 model. It was white and as I recall, had blue interior. Rode around in that car as a youngster and (of course) marveled at the digital instrumentation and the car’s verbal notification. I haven’t seen one out in the wild in many years…

  • @GasBandit
    @GasBandit 10 років тому +11

    Let me tell you, my Grandfather used to own an early 90s New Yorker 5th Avenue, and that suspension was like gliding on air, and you could freakin LIVE in the back seat. SO much legroom. That car was comfort incarnate. Too bad the maintenance was so darn expensive.

  • @colj001
    @colj001 9 років тому +29

    beep bop boop beep bop
    fucking lost it time after time lol

  • @JeffGlucker
    @JeffGlucker 10 років тому +16

    "The '88 New Yorker: An Autobot that transforms into a dish of Werther's Originals"
    Best.Line.Ever.

  • @thetinpin
    @thetinpin 7 років тому +20

    5:02 I'll see your Cadillac Catera, and raise you a Cadillac Cimarron.

  • @nomadben
    @nomadben 10 років тому +13

    I think this is definitely one of your absolute best reviews. The humor is spot on throughout the whole thing. Very entertaining. A+ from me, Mr. Regular.

  • @frontierfan1613
    @frontierfan1613 8 років тому +4

    This is one of my favorite reviews. He hits the nail on the head with the Taco Bell analogy.

  • @HondaSkyline369
    @HondaSkyline369 10 років тому +25

    That is the coolest cup holder I have ever seen.

  • @cmoore7700
    @cmoore7700 5 років тому +2

    I just saw this video.
    My older sister had this car in 88
    I asked her about it today.
    Said it was one of the best cars she ever owned. Also how much she really loved that car.

  • @Dominuce
    @Dominuce 10 років тому +108

    2 seconds of watching this channel the first time today, i am hooked and i am subscribing lolol

    • @RegularCars
      @RegularCars  10 років тому +42

      Thanks!

    • @fred_e
      @fred_e 10 років тому +18

      Welcome to the club!

    • @clevelandmaker7044
      @clevelandmaker7044 8 років тому +1

      +RegularCars I love the late 50's early 60's New Yorkers better! !!

  • @SpikerDragon95
    @SpikerDragon95 4 роки тому +8

    7:11 "thats a neat idea right there thats kinda... OOOHHHHH!!" Yeah I react the same when I saw that

  • @olbear303
    @olbear303 10 років тому +17

    Those seats look incredibly comfy

  • @rabokarabekian409
    @rabokarabekian409 5 років тому +2

    I've had a week filled with high tech wrecks of every sort.
    So relaxing to have this guy speak poetry about old stuff like this

    • @TheAprizzle92
      @TheAprizzle92 5 років тому +1

      Armenians are the best mechanics.

  • @K31TH3R
    @K31TH3R 10 років тому +16

    Guess I'm joining some kind of bandwagon of viewers that say "This is the first of your videos I've seen and after 10 seconds I hit the subscribe button."
    This is genius stuff, I was cackling like a drunk hillbilly with a chainsaw.

  • @Rustedroman
    @Rustedroman 7 місяців тому

    Finally watching this 10 year old video and it made my day my grandpa used to drive one of these and maintained it like a classic show car 😂 Thank you for all your videos and reviews on cars that aren’t whats main stream.

  • @TransAmsandDashcams
    @TransAmsandDashcams 10 років тому +70

    Who HASN'T driven a 80's/90's Chrysler with the fader/balance joystick and gone WAHWAHWAHWAHWAHWHAWHAWAH?

    • @ShockAndAwe417
      @ShockAndAwe417 10 років тому +1

      My 2001 Cherokee has it, and the exact same seat belts too.

    • @twotailedavenger
      @twotailedavenger 10 років тому

      Did that on my dad's '95 LeBaron droptop.
      Trippy shit, man.

    • @LoudProudNPunk1
      @LoudProudNPunk1 10 років тому

      haha, my mom's old 1996 Dodge Neon had one of those.

    • @yungkidnf
      @yungkidnf 7 років тому

      95 and 97 Sebrings, good times

    • @FirebirdCamaro1220
      @FirebirdCamaro1220 6 років тому

      The only mopar I've ever been behind the wheel of is a buddy's 2012 Challener R/T with the 6 Speed. I was still a GM die hard back in the day
      Though I did own a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg Cab 2wd 6 Speed V6 for 5 years

  • @JK-uy8yi
    @JK-uy8yi 6 років тому +1

    My mom had this model. It died the same way most of these cars died: the wall between the coolant channels and the cylinder was too thin, and eventually rust will cause pinholes to form, and exhaust will go into the coolant and they will start to constantly overheat. We also had an upgraded model, the 90s one that had rounded edges and a better engine (they both were free from my great aunt) and it was all around a superior car. Also a surprisingly powerful v6 motor. I was going to put some money into it to make it my first car, but it developed an issue where sometimes it refused to start for 20 minutes or so. You had to leave someone in the car and keep it running or risk getting stranded. Also it had a weird issue where you would push the gas pedal down and it would slow down, before surging all the way to redline but sometimes stuttering to get there. But they were super comfy cars. And the description about the kind of people who bought them new was super accurate.

    • @JK-uy8yi
      @JK-uy8yi 6 років тому

      Should mention the first one developed the pinholes in the block at about 160k miles, the other one lasted till about 188k. Also it had to have a head replaced at one point because it threw something through it at one point.

    • @mfree80286
      @mfree80286 5 років тому

      You had an edge-failing coolant temperature sensor. Basically the kind of sensor used back in the day could up and quit and read a near constant low figure that was really wrong, like -20F (yes, below zero) that's not far enough out of range for the computer to realize it's an error, and computers back then were too dumb to track it over time to catch obvious failures.
      Basically your car thought it was in Antarctica and just DUMPING fuel for a cold start, when it was actually hot and couldn't light that rich of a mix. Same deal with the surge, WAY too much gas but when you're running you have the oxygen sensor feed to correct it... but they're slow sensors, glacial. As you discovered.

  • @TastyBusiness
    @TastyBusiness 10 років тому +6

    I return to this review every so often, and it still stands up as one of my favorites. I think it's because of the awesome sound effects.

  • @mzrzfxr
    @mzrzfxr 10 років тому +70

    Call me nostalgic, but at least the cars in this era had computers that had buttons that roughly had a 1 to 1 relationship to their function. Versus fiascos like Ford Sync...

    • @jamesslick4790
      @jamesslick4790 5 років тому +12

      Or EVERY "Infotainment" distract-O-driver system since!

    • @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney
      @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney 5 років тому +2

      J J I'm 34, and I never owned a car newer than a 1998 until a couple years ago. I have an 05 Focus ST and a 2012 Colorado Z71 V8, so still old-school-ish controls, but I LOATHE my girlfriend's 2014 Toyota Highlander's info-bullshittainment system. I've had a bunch of 70s and 80s cars, and drastically prefer their control interfaces. I know the new stuff is 'better', but it's just not very intuitive, for the most part. I shouldn't have to read the manual to set the clock, radio presets, oil change reminder, and all that bullshit, I've been driving and working on cars for 20 years, for chrissakes.

    • @matthewfontaine9714
      @matthewfontaine9714 5 років тому +2

      I was watching the old, good Top Gear several years ago with my father, and either Clarkson or Captain Slow was review cars with bad infotainment systems. They cut to a commercial, and I jokingly said, "the next car will be a Ford Focus with Sync," and sure enough it was. I owned a 2013 Focus at the time.

    • @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney
      @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney 5 років тому +2

      Matthew Fontaine Once my old ST bites the dust, provided I can't find another clean, low-mile 05-07 ST (not holding my breath), I'll almost certainly be buying a 2015+ Focus ST. I'm really dreading the Sync situation... I wonder if the better Sony stereo you could get on them mitigates any of the pain? Or if I can just not use Sync? I'm not familiar with the system apart from it sucking, haha!

    • @matthewfontaine9714
      @matthewfontaine9714 5 років тому +3

      @@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney I haven't used their Sony system, but a touch screen may mitigate some of the complexity of it. It was just ridiculous how many button presses it took to get to a specific menu.

  • @ryanmorrison3699
    @ryanmorrison3699 2 роки тому +2

    My grandfather once had a Chrysler New Yorker. The car continued the “fancy computer” stuff by also having a robotic male voice. My grandfather hated the voice and named it “Walter.” Every time “Walter” spoke to him, he would mutter “F you, Walter.”

  • @swsephy
    @swsephy 10 років тому +30

    One of your best videos yet!

  • @ericdrumm8650
    @ericdrumm8650 4 роки тому +1

    I had this car. Can confirm that the suspension did in fact make the back end of the car sag. I had it in that weird dark maroon color and i LOVED this car. This was a nice trip down memory lane. Thanks.

  • @PB190793
    @PB190793 10 років тому +5

    First time I watched one of these clips I thought' what the hell is this?' Now I am addicted to these videos. Keep the great work up!

  • @Cheezwizzz
    @Cheezwizzz 5 років тому +8

    “And Bam! You got a chipotle dinner!!” 🤣🤣

  • @Mrb00st
    @Mrb00st 10 років тому +10

    FYI, the Omni/Horizon weren't on the K platform - they were based on a Simca, predating the K cars by a few years.

  • @OakvilleAdam
    @OakvilleAdam 6 років тому +1

    Omg, my dad bought my grandparents this car in the late 80's. They kept it for almost 15 years! It wasn't the prettiest but my god was it comfortable. It was an excellent highway cruiser for roadtrips.

  • @VieVentar
    @VieVentar 10 років тому +10

    Wait wait, I hadn't noticed this before, but you put down the Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon as K Cars?
    They're SIMCA Horizons with the good front suspension stripped out and a VW or Peugeot engine at first, then a Chrysler engine slipped in to replace the original SIMCA one. Oh and heavier body panels, which probably at least helped slow down the rust a little.
    Came out in 1978 three years before the K cars were introduced.

  • @nobadhairdayzchase
    @nobadhairdayzchase 6 років тому +1

    When my mom was pregnant with me, my grandmother bought a New Yorker because she said she was officially a “granny”!! She died in 2007, but we still have the car and those seats are still comfortable!! And in pretty good shape!

  • @brandonk7720
    @brandonk7720 10 років тому +14

    7:10...then 7:14, the greatest "oooooooooooo" in the history of ooo

  • @kuebby
    @kuebby 4 роки тому

    My Grandma had one of these as her last car. Brings back good memories of it sitting in her garage never being driven.

  • @craigj1969
    @craigj1969 10 років тому +4

    how do you manage to come up with funny, somewhat relevant content every video!? keep up the good work!

  • @analystzorncasteel3047
    @analystzorncasteel3047 7 років тому

    Great clip, you guys made!
    Domestic car buyer ... But I know the American car companies struggled with a lot of things, in the late 80s/early 90s. My old man drove one of these ... His was a '92 ... He LOVED it! .. Said it was the best car ever ... lol

  • @7wv5
    @7wv5 10 років тому +8

    It's like my weekly automobile history class!

  • @WorldPowerLabs
    @WorldPowerLabs Рік тому +1

    My Nissan Stanza had those corner illumination lamps... I miss that feature.

  • @tompoole7335
    @tompoole7335 10 років тому +5

    The reaction of the cup holder at the end is priceless. oooooo... OOOOOHHH!!!!

  • @pont
    @pont 8 років тому

    i don't even care that much for cars, i watch these for the masterful use of similes and metaphors. you're an artist dude.

  • @markusrussell1889
    @markusrussell1889 10 років тому +10

    7:10 I was cracking up with the cup holder, because I said the same thing, OOUUAHH!

    • @Shorty15c4007
      @Shorty15c4007 10 років тому +2

      He went from talking about a Panamera to OOOO! Baller cup holders xD

  • @DA90027
    @DA90027 5 років тому +1

    In 2009 was given a 88 by my caregiving patient’s family after he died. Loved it comfortable rode smooth and got good mileage car would not die.

  • @desteralberto4205
    @desteralberto4205 10 років тому +7

    Hahahahaha, I died when you made the computer sound!

  • @nickbelanger5225
    @nickbelanger5225 8 років тому +106

    (Lahey's voice) Get that shitmobile outta here

    • @RallyLancer95
      @RallyLancer95 8 років тому +2

      Wasn't the Shitmobile a 76?

    • @conradsandusky4211
      @conradsandusky4211 8 років тому +14

      Ricky's is a '75. Lahey's is a '77.

    • @sethdickson94
      @sethdickson94 8 років тому +2

      +Conrad Sandusky trailer park boys reference:))))))

    • @jacobhickz319
      @jacobhickz319 7 років тому +1

      Conrad Sandusky other way around

    • @jeffreyrainey1015
      @jeffreyrainey1015 7 років тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/8gBnqWglIw8/v-deo.htmlm6s

  • @whatsup89100
    @whatsup89100 9 років тому +37

    can someone please get this man a cadillac catera.

  • @MarJay1980
    @MarJay1980 7 років тому +1

    I love the echo effects when demoing the digital gauges! I had to re watch that bit a few times!

  • @Mattyew
    @Mattyew 10 років тому +7

    another golden episode

  • @Arcana_Heights
    @Arcana_Heights 9 років тому +1

    One thing to point out - the Omni/Horizon didn't derive from the K platform. They came out 4 years before the K cars came out. They were designed by the French at Talbot.

    • @matadorman78
      @matadorman78 9 років тому

      French is correct however it was Simca not Talbot

  • @RokitScientist1987
    @RokitScientist1987 10 років тому +4

    Finally a video from you guys that's filled with useful information instead of pothead mumbojumbo

  • @DaRealBruner
    @DaRealBruner Рік тому +1

    Thought this was the Big Bill Hell's car commercial at first when I took a glance at the thumbnail.

  • @mantonmanton8213
    @mantonmanton8213 9 років тому +143

    you keep saying 1998 lmao when its an 88

    • @Phenom98
      @Phenom98 5 років тому +7

      Bruh I would forgive that if it was a Taurus but this looks 80s AF

    • @danam0228
      @danam0228 5 років тому +1

      love them little nougets in these videos and how they are corrected onscreen, usually

  • @muramasa24
    @muramasa24 7 років тому

    I never thought I'd get so much joy from car reviews, thank you very much. * wipes tears from eyes*

  • @displayfireworks1
    @displayfireworks1 10 років тому +9

    1:00 that methadone comment is hilarious. LOL You can just see this car in that situation.

  • @michaelking4578
    @michaelking4578 5 років тому +1

    My grandmother had this. I drove her around like Ms. Daisy in this when visiting her.

  • @PENGUINIAN1995
    @PENGUINIAN1995 10 років тому +7

    you said "1998" around the 1:00 mark, no worries tho i died laughing

  • @officialjeeff
    @officialjeeff 5 років тому +1

    Now this is a little different than most transmissions. First up drive doesn’t work but 3rd does. Neutral is park, reverse is second. If you wanna use reverse put it in drive. And the accelerator sticks so be careful but don’t be afraid of it, you gotta give it to her or it’s gonna stall.

  • @ProSimex84
    @ProSimex84 7 років тому +3

    Didnt think I Could posssibly become nostalgic for that pos but here we are

  • @cooper5324
    @cooper5324 2 роки тому +1

    The seats look mad comfy

  • @ChargedTTq
    @ChargedTTq 10 років тому +7

    The gen before this was actually pretty cool, midsize V8 rwd with the same luxury.
    Mike drove one in Breaking Bad, and we all know that Mike is a legend.

    • @FirebirdCamaro1220
      @FirebirdCamaro1220 6 років тому

      Two gens before this.
      88-93 New Yorker was FWD C Body
      83-87 New Yorker was FWD E Body
      82 New Yorker was an M Body (the car that was the New Yorker Fifth Avenue in 83 and just Fifth Avenue from 84-89)
      79-81 New Yorker was an R Body
      60-78 New Yorker was a C Body
      And
      38-59 New Yorkers were just on the regular Chrysler BOF platform

    • @FirebirdCamaro1220
      @FirebirdCamaro1220 6 років тому

      His was a Fifth Avenue

  • @Dj3ndo
    @Dj3ndo 5 років тому +2

    I kinda want this car now. Because it's cheap and retro AF and screams 80's! Love the digital gauges too. And the seats... they look so damn comfy!

    • @grantapalooza998
      @grantapalooza998 5 років тому +1

      Same, oldman cars always are well taken care of. Just my parents always say "oh no you're not parking that thing outside the house... Get a Kia soul perhaps" sighhhh Miata life is old now

    • @Dj3ndo
      @Dj3ndo 5 років тому +1

      A Kia Soul... Hideous car xD

    • @myk1_sp
      @myk1_sp Рік тому

      Even though it's been 4 years, I've recently drove a 93 New Yorker (a body style a tad bit newer than this 88 IIRC), and it really does feel like a carpet on the highway.
      The one I drove had the 3.3 V6 and it was definitely slow, but it's a very luxurious vehicle so I couldn't complain!

  • @sbblakey
    @sbblakey 10 років тому +22

    1:00 You mean 1988...

  • @erikhansen2492
    @erikhansen2492 9 років тому +1

    I miss that little balance joystick. As soon as it was mentioned, memories of sitting in my parent's 98 Grand Caravan screwing with that came flooding back.

  • @TastyBusiness
    @TastyBusiness 10 років тому +8

    I want that cup holder.

  • @novaman3509
    @novaman3509 8 років тому

    This was by far the funniest review you've done

  • @TheExaminedLifeofGaming
    @TheExaminedLifeofGaming 10 років тому +4

    God that car is beautiful. In a perverse, boxy, retreaux kind of way.

  • @CoastalAutoReactionCAR
    @CoastalAutoReactionCAR 7 років тому +2

    Just a FYI Omni/horizon are not built on the K platform they came well before.

  • @kuci06
    @kuci06 10 років тому +5

    That LCD Soundsystem reference at the end made me giddy

    • @colj001
      @colj001 10 років тому +1

      lol that lcd cover was amazing hahah

  • @BlueRidgeJ79
    @BlueRidgeJ79 8 років тому

    My high school girlfriend drove an 89 Dodge Dynasty (this was in 1997, and it was her mom's old ride)...brings back memories. Subscribed.

  • @0326Hambone
    @0326Hambone 10 років тому +6

    Mr Regular, I think you should review a Ford Contour/Mondeo/Mercury Mystique next! Theyre everywhere and theyre awesome!

  • @omegaprime8612
    @omegaprime8612 10 років тому +1

    I dont know what took me so long to find your videos, they are hilarious. Lmao!!

  • @ThaMythbuster
    @ThaMythbuster 10 років тому +5

    One of your best videos imho :)