Why Some Cars Are More Fun to Drive Than Others

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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    You’ll sometimes hear enthusiasts describe their car as a “driver’s car,” and it’s tempting to think that’s just an excuse for not having enough power. But what they mean is that the car lets you experience driving. A driver’s car doesn’t isolate you from the road, it amplifies your connection to it. It makes driving engaging. Greatness doesn’t happen by accident, and today we’re going to figure out how to engineer a car to give a great driving experience.
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  • @samurduarte4064
    @samurduarte4064 3 роки тому +2276

    "the average comsumer isnt interested in driving and sees it a chore" thats why we no longer have fun cars at the average price

    • @blacksheepcustomspa8787
      @blacksheepcustomspa8787 3 роки тому +46

      It is a chore but when you love it ever second behind the wheel make it all worth the extra work we have to put in to our drive 😆

    • @rhycemg
      @rhycemg 3 роки тому +136

      @@blacksheepcustomspa8787 If you see driving as a chore, it's not for you.

    • @hunterm9
      @hunterm9 3 роки тому +38

      @@rhycemg don't think you understood what he is calling a chore

    • @Saffy1
      @Saffy1 3 роки тому +30

      If they see it as a chore then they should take a bus

    • @danielnelson4881
      @danielnelson4881 3 роки тому +10

      @@shoveI Dude... V6 mustangs of that year are so bad... The slowest thing I think I've ever driven and you couldn't pay me to do it again... A different size rear end isn't going to fix what the V6 has going on.. That'd take enough boost to sheer that lethargic lump in two pieces, quite possibly.
      You've redeemed yourself by being the only other person I've seen that would recommend a tibby. Love the GT with the 2.7 as it's a genuinely EXCELLENT sounding motor with the right exhaust. Love those cars, they can look really good too.

  • @myscaryfoot
    @myscaryfoot 3 роки тому +526

    My car: too bumpy, loud, interior rattles, mysterious engine bay noises
    Me: it's a drivers car 😎

    • @FurryKeidran98
      @FurryKeidran98 3 роки тому +11

      My mysterious engine bay noises turned into low compression on cyl 1. What can I say, it's a driver's car.

    • @Sockjock83483
      @Sockjock83483 3 роки тому +9

      @TommyInnit 🅥 stfu

    • @pablopinkerdoink4726
      @pablopinkerdoink4726 3 роки тому +5

      @TommyInnit 🅥 your mother

    • @StefSkiDad
      @StefSkiDad 3 роки тому

      A

    • @a_sagittarian
      @a_sagittarian 3 роки тому +1

      Too much communication 😂😂

  • @lukethenuke7538
    @lukethenuke7538 3 роки тому +1630

    Donut: "why your car sucks"
    Me, looking at my 1.6 diesel KIA Cee'd: "Don't worry, I already know that"

    • @ItsJusGeral
      @ItsJusGeral 3 роки тому

      😂

    • @Cookiebreedchannel
      @Cookiebreedchannel 3 роки тому +18

      That's not that bad of a car a vw fox that's a real shit box shitty 1.0l 45hp engine which has a higher 6l area consumption than an astra h twintop 1.9 cdti which was the diesel version of that car plus it had a turbo as well even considering that it was an euro 4 diesel engine

    • @DanielDiaz-mk1hs
      @DanielDiaz-mk1hs 3 роки тому +16

      They changed the title 😂

    • @BootyTwinkle_
      @BootyTwinkle_ 3 роки тому +2

      Me with my 1.9 TDI 😖

    • @spartan4196
      @spartan4196 3 роки тому +10

      If it's good enough for top gear it's good enough for you

  • @JeremyGarver
    @JeremyGarver 3 роки тому +456

    Next D-List should be a driver’s car ranking.

    • @sergiomontoyabriceno5674
      @sergiomontoyabriceno5674 3 роки тому +11

      miata immediate S tier

    • @bigbw0ii
      @bigbw0ii 3 роки тому +3

      @@sergiomontoyabriceno5674 currently have my friends 2019 2.0 miata for the weekend. I've never driven anything so modern yet engaging

    • @cameronstressman7586
      @cameronstressman7586 3 роки тому +2

      the top drivers car would be a Integra type r from 2001

    • @Peel5000
      @Peel5000 3 роки тому +2

      Yes

    • @Nizzi29
      @Nizzi29 3 роки тому +2

      yes

  • @space186
    @space186 3 роки тому +29

    "There also shouldn't be any delay in that response, and power should come on smoothly"
    *stares at 2016 chevy spark*

  • @tomkato6400
    @tomkato6400 3 роки тому +3

    I have owned an NA Miata, MKIII Supra, AWD G37 Coupe, and currently drive a ‘19 STI and AW11 MR2.
    Of all these cars, the MR2 is the car I really enjoy driving on the weekends.

    • @s.willis8426
      @s.willis8426 3 роки тому

      Real mid engine is magic, people who haven't driven it just won't understand.

  • @dumpling1263
    @dumpling1263 3 роки тому +149

    "you're gonna need to throw in some numbers behind that"
    *Doesn't give any numbers*

  • @Luis34657
    @Luis34657 3 роки тому +1

    I think the MR2 is one of the best drives cars out there. I got a 91 with a manual rack and I love it.

    • @420CaptainSlow
      @420CaptainSlow 3 роки тому

      For sure! I've got an mr2 Spyder and whenever I drive it, I feel like I am part of the car. It really connects you to the road

  • @rayraycontray
    @rayraycontray 3 роки тому +355

    My Toyota 86 is a "Driver's Car" no matter how many mini vans gap me!

    • @Ispeedymg
      @Ispeedymg 3 роки тому +72

      AMEN. I don’t care that I get gapped constantly by dudes with 5L V8’s that race anything with a spoiler. I have never not smiled driving my BRZ and will drive it till it blows up :).

    • @WhatSaab
      @WhatSaab 3 роки тому +13

      Honda Odyssey’s be like:

    • @snafuequals
      @snafuequals 3 роки тому +27

      You're still a hero at the autocross meet 🏆

    • @andreiarca3024
      @andreiarca3024 3 роки тому +8

      Amen, brother.

    • @DJHamilton
      @DJHamilton 3 роки тому +14

      @@snafuequals I just got into autocross with my brz. I never had so much fun it 10/10 recommend any 86/brz/frs owner

  • @landontrombley248
    @landontrombley248 3 роки тому +452

    “Greatness doesn’t happen by accident, my dad would know.” -James Pumphrey

    • @thebrax
      @thebrax 3 роки тому +1

      Lol

    • @crazycjk
      @crazycjk 3 роки тому +7

      *pagani gaming intensifies*

  • @klo1679
    @klo1679 3 роки тому +1

    This is why the older Corollas are awesome.
    Assisted steering
    Sharp throttle response
    Really light chassis

  • @russellphillips8417
    @russellphillips8417 3 роки тому +2

    You can find a driver's car at the cheaper end of the market. Mostly because these new things that separate the driver from the road are expensive, much more in older cars.
    Jump in an old hot hatch like a Suzuki Swift or VW Golf. No power steering. The throttle cable connects your foot directly to the engine. Manual transmission. Super lightweight.
    I personally have a Suzuki Ignis Sport. The last model before they introduced stability control, hydraulic clutch or fly by wire. Fairly cheap when new. Super raw response in engine and chassis. Recaro seats. The solid rear axle hides nothing from the road beneath. 83kW ain't heaps, but it does what you tell it.

  • @ivanaprilano358
    @ivanaprilano358 3 роки тому +41

    Being a S2k owner and the car almost at 20 years old getting in the seat every time it is such a blast wherever you go .

    • @rickhunter6513
      @rickhunter6513 3 роки тому +2

      S2000 one of the best driving enthusiasts cars EVER!

    • @courtneylewis899
      @courtneylewis899 3 роки тому +2

      S2k was Hondas last true drivers car

    • @courtneylewis899
      @courtneylewis899 3 роки тому

      Wish I could afford one lol..

    • @HighlordFrancis
      @HighlordFrancis 3 роки тому +3

      S2k is great and all, but a Miata can do what an S2k cannot.

      A Miata can still be bought brand new.
      /shots fired.
      Jkjk… don’t take it too seriously, I meant it as humor.

    • @KinDeEoOo
      @KinDeEoOo 3 роки тому

      @@HighlordFrancis haha S2000 still better

  • @TheRyansLion
    @TheRyansLion 3 роки тому +151

    That’s exactly why I like older Honda’s, they made sure the driving experience is engaging even if it’s just a civic or integra

    • @alexp2903
      @alexp2903 3 роки тому +8

      i love my DC5 ❤ driving feels great

    • @MrCannon117
      @MrCannon117 3 роки тому +4

      @@alexp2903 dc5 gang

    • @dcal4455
      @dcal4455 3 роки тому +8

      Yes sir, older Hondas are way better than the new ones. These new ones are boring and pretty generic.

    • @codyromero9899
      @codyromero9899 3 роки тому +1

      99 ex sedan ✊🏽

    • @siz_tan
      @siz_tan 3 роки тому

      City type 2✊🏼

  • @yourboyelo
    @yourboyelo 3 роки тому +5

    Gotta love the knowledge obtained from these guys. Especially JERR-VINCI !!

  • @oliverthecool8329
    @oliverthecool8329 3 роки тому +209

    Me, looking at my stock miata: "i knew it, you’re the perfect driver’s car"

    • @chaseprice735
      @chaseprice735 3 роки тому +5

      Same😂

    • @CremeCrusader
      @CremeCrusader 3 роки тому +7

      Fucking miatas

    • @andyjonathan2486
      @andyjonathan2486 3 роки тому +6

      Agreed 100%. I’ve had more fun driving a stock ~100hp Miata than a 300hp F30 335i.

    • @TheBmarshall15
      @TheBmarshall15 3 роки тому +4

      Miatas are cool but only if your sub 5”10.

    • @oliverthecool8329
      @oliverthecool8329 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheBmarshall15 my 6"0 cousin can fit just tight

  • @darkgio6
    @darkgio6 3 роки тому

    I have a 97 Fiesta MK4 and the amount of fun I have speeding to work every day I couldn't find it in any other modern car I've driven. It's no joke. Short wheelbase, cable accelerator, it's an oil eater that barely gives like 40 BHP, but it's a lot of fun.

  • @lffit
    @lffit 3 роки тому

    Fun to drive a term often used by European journalists when driving some small Fords, like my Ford Fiesta, direct steering, smooth gear changes, a rigid body with little body roll and a free revving engine.

  • @bearhug_jaykk
    @bearhug_jaykk 3 роки тому +159

    We need more driver's cars. When you're driving you shouldn't be doing anything else except maybe listening to music. Adding all these automated features to cars is making people into worse drivers.

    • @DB-oh5dx
      @DB-oh5dx 3 роки тому +15

      It all went down hill after cell phones got rid of the keypad.

    • @SeetheAutmon
      @SeetheAutmon 3 роки тому +9

      @@DB-oh5dx and most buttons. all we got left are the power and volume buttons.

    • @samuelneff2798
      @samuelneff2798 3 роки тому +23

      They are indeed making people worse drivers, as they cause a skill decrement over time. We can even see it in regular old cruise control negatively impacting peoples ability to maintain a specific speed.

    • @DB-oh5dx
      @DB-oh5dx 3 роки тому +21

      @@samuelneff2798 Self parking, Proximity sensors, "lane keep assist"? You mean your eyes? When you're driving you should be driving, it's not a mobile office, and it's definitely not a mobile makeup studio.

    • @MagnumLoadedTractor
      @MagnumLoadedTractor 3 роки тому +3

      Also why do many cars weight 1.500kg or more yet brand them selfs light just for using an aluminum chassis or body panels,the jag f type and the audi r8 are best examples...

  • @mikecheslock3542
    @mikecheslock3542 3 роки тому

    I had the joy of having a 2000 Mazda Miata and a 2010 Camaro SS in my garage at the same time when I was living in San Diego. I made many trips through the mountains between SD and Palm Springs with them, and I can't decide which was more fun, although the fun was had in different ways. The Miata was insane on the downhills, but ripping the uphills in the SS seriously got the adrenaline going. So I would say they both were driver's cars.

  • @jaydeadmond7939
    @jaydeadmond7939 3 роки тому

    92 GMC Sierrra SLE single cab step side V6 4 speed with overdrive. No tac “ suggested shift light” long af shift stick and I drove it like it was a top end sports car. Best young drivers experience to me. Sold it for $500 and it’s still in town and running.

  • @-b1ghorn087
    @-b1ghorn087 3 роки тому

    Mine is a ‘87 VW Golf GTI with a 16v 1.8L NA I have had since I was 13. Owned it 20 years now. Still a blast to drive

  • @blindobserver
    @blindobserver 3 роки тому +21

    You forgot to mention the manual gearbox! The best one is the Mazda MX-5, followed by Porsche Boxster/Cayman, Lotus Elise & Exige and the BRZ/GT86. Lightness and responsiveness over power and speed.

    • @s.willis8426
      @s.willis8426 3 роки тому +1

      I would take any of my old honda manual transmissions and put them into my MX-5 if I could. Miata trans is OK but doesn't respond well to fast shifting. I love driving the Miata more than the Hondas or Acuras but I'd take those transmissions in a heartbeat.

    • @AltairBernard
      @AltairBernard Рік тому +1

      These are literally the midlife crisis cars 😂

    • @SeanRosairo
      @SeanRosairo 10 місяців тому

      @@AltairBernardThey are fun cars, they're only midlife crisis if they have an automatic 😂

  • @fastlanegaming
    @fastlanegaming 3 роки тому +144

    In Forza Horizon 4: *Bad Engine Sound*

    • @germaineliew2012
      @germaineliew2012 3 роки тому +5

      Almost everything sounds like they're on fart cans.
      I'm hoping FH5 would be better.

    • @antoinewilliams129
      @antoinewilliams129 3 роки тому +3

      @@germaineliew2012 I think it is. The sounds I’ve heard already are far better then FH4

    • @viewmodel
      @viewmodel 3 роки тому +2

      @@germaineliew2012 have you seen the audio footage they uploaded on their channel?

    • @emanh4keem_san420
      @emanh4keem_san420 3 роки тому +1

      Bruh Fastlane

  • @jonathanpatten3173
    @jonathanpatten3173 3 роки тому +2

    I think also a manual transmission is important for driver feedback and communication allowing you to potentially slip clutch a little on turns and very your revs etc. also 3000gt vr-4 my 99 vr-4 was just such a great drivers car in my opinion.

  • @damonmorris5590
    @damonmorris5590 3 роки тому +21

    There's so much more to it than that too, I'm really surprised there was no talk of wheel placement. Having wheels on the corners of the car plays a big part too that's why MX5's and classic Mini's are so loved

    • @alinaveed1793
      @alinaveed1793 3 роки тому +6

      that wheel placement basically ties back to the integrity of the chassis and feedback to the wheels. he's not going to talk about every single component because theres a million lol. everything else simply ties back to everything he mentioned in this video.

    • @begonethot4869
      @begonethot4869 3 роки тому +2

      Tbf I drive a 2015 mini and it's also very responsive and feels like a real drivers car. Obviously it's a completely different ballgame now, but the car is a blast to drive even though it's a 9 second 0-60 because it's so sharp and quick to turn

  • @Dcc357
    @Dcc357 3 роки тому

    A Mk7.5 VW GTI with front LSD and Golf R brakes. It actually rides nice for a small hot hatch and the manual transmission is smooth. Perfect street car. I came from a base model automatic Corvette too, and the GTI can be thrown around more confidently even with A/S tires lol. It gets even better once you replace the A/S tires with performance rubber and get a tune.

  • @adambrzeczek6541
    @adambrzeczek6541 3 роки тому

    Golf 4 VR6 4Motion is definitly a driver's car. Pure driving experience is giving goosebumps

  • @jamiehipperson
    @jamiehipperson 3 роки тому +1

    Balance is also important. A good weight distribution and of course RWD and even with moderate power you can go pretty fast and have a blast. E chassis Toyota’s are the best I have driven for nimble quick revvy fun

  • @Iseenoobpeoples
    @Iseenoobpeoples 3 роки тому

    I got the Toyota 86; 255 RE-71R tires, clutch pack limited slip differential (crucial upgrade), custom coilovers and more, 2650lbs, it corners above 1g with 1.6g peaks, that's supercar statistics, so much fun to drive!

  • @Grumpini
    @Grumpini 3 роки тому +37

    6:23
    Miata is a really bad example of a convertible being heavier than a coupe. The Miata is designed to be a convertible first, so it doesn't have the same structural bracing issues as a car that is originally designed as a coupe and then changed to be a convertible, like the 350z. The ND miata is lighter than the FRS/BRZ

    • @darianistead2239
      @darianistead2239 3 роки тому +3

      Then you tie in front and rear chassis rails, cage it, put chassis braces in and it weighs the same 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣🤣
      Hate to break it to you MX5 fan boys, your Nana's hatch back probably has twice the torsional rigidity

    • @dylanboyd6147
      @dylanboyd6147 3 роки тому +4

      @@darianistead2239 ok but... car fun.
      I will continue to buy Miatas.

    • @ChrisPBacon9
      @ChrisPBacon9 3 роки тому +5

      @@darianistead2239 show us on the doll where the miata touched you

    • @darianistead2239
      @darianistead2239 3 роки тому +2

      @@ChrisPBacon9 It touched my rectum as I pushed the Miata out🤣..
      Just stating fact, yes it's lightweight but sacrifices rigidity. No one likes flexing.
      Over rated, and I'm a Mazda guy..

    • @doughartmann9272
      @doughartmann9272 3 роки тому

      @@darianistead2239 we’ve all had ass puckering drives... leaves zero doubt you’re alive.

  • @florianix8272
    @florianix8272 3 роки тому +23

    I've seen almost all episodes of Money Pit and many many other episodes and I just realzed Zach and Jeremiah are not the same person whaaaaaaaaat?

  • @abuelb
    @abuelb 3 роки тому

    Yes yes yes. My 2002 Celica GTS 6spd manual is the best car I've ever owned and driven. Best seating position (low to the floor and legs straight parallel to the floor) like a proper race car, light weight, drives like a go-cart and very zippy and quick responsive steering. Currently has 397k miles and going strong.💪

  • @waynegrape
    @waynegrape 3 роки тому

    My 2002 MR2 Spyder is the definition of a driver’s car. Light, responsive and SUPER fun to drive.

  • @canadiantrainperson
    @canadiantrainperson 3 роки тому +9

    this is one of those channels that you watch by mistake and you never stop watching. Keep it up!

    • @davidmhh9977
      @davidmhh9977 3 роки тому +1

      It's the kind of channel you watch, because you want to know what some obscure car term means, and before you know it, you're a car person

  • @ryanoptekar7654
    @ryanoptekar7654 3 роки тому +74

    Day 206 of asking James to do an uptospeed on himself

  • @nathankim7664
    @nathankim7664 3 роки тому +21

    Damn. Jeremy should have a spinoff series about Anatomy & Physiology. I learn more from him about the vestibular system than my professors!!!

    • @AliasHSW
      @AliasHSW 3 роки тому +5

      Next week Jeremy will talk about the testicular system.

    • @taylormeyer671
      @taylormeyer671 3 роки тому +1

      I like his dating tips too. The man really is a jack of all trades

  • @curtischafe9279
    @curtischafe9279 3 роки тому

    2010 r18 civic coupe. Light, slow, super great at handling, and gives you a good road feel even with the power steering. The manual transmission is indestructible and the car is great for double clutching and heal toe braking.

  • @jokr09
    @jokr09 3 роки тому

    I know everybody talks trash about it and this brand enthusiast love it, but general speaking, one of the best cars I've driven is my Honda 98' Civic EK4 VTI Hatchback.
    It only has 160hp stock on the crank but a better resonator and exhaust for the sound (no fart can) and suspension, makes this car better to drive than most new cars out there, including BMW and Mercedes.
    It's just fun and responsive. 0-60 in 7/8s is slow compared to today standards but it's good enough for daily driving and touge driving.
    Just love it!

  • @isaks3243
    @isaks3243 3 роки тому

    My daily has hydraulic power steering, is short, nimble and light and has enough power to carv B-roads really well. And another benefit is that it is really cheap on fuel.
    My weekend car is 50 years old, has manual steering, a surprisingly stiff chassis due to being a sports car of the day. But the biggest thing about this car is the subjective feel of driving it. I don't drive it hard, I cruise in it and it is a whole load of fun

  • @guikherfreitas8086
    @guikherfreitas8086 3 роки тому

    The best driver's car, for me, is and always will be the Peugeot 205 Rallye, the 80's hot hatch with no radio stock, super lightweight, N/A engine, and one off the best chassi's ever made.

  • @zzvon11
    @zzvon11 3 роки тому +12

    jesus donut, don't change the titles ever so often, they're actually kinda catchy ngl

  • @freackedman4153
    @freackedman4153 3 роки тому +5

    "Jerry Vinci isn't real he can't hurt you"
    *Jerry Vinci* : 0:46

  • @myrmeko
    @myrmeko 3 роки тому +5

    For me, the nest experience i've had, but had no idea how to explain it, was the 1st gen Audi TT 225 Quattro.
    The was the seat held me inside of it was so tight that i could feel the whole car. Until that point i've never experienced anything like it. It felt when the car lost and gained grip, it felt when the body was bending in curves, it felt everything. That's the most control i had in a car and the safest i've ever felt driving. And those street performance tyres, it was glued to the road. Like, wow.
    Plus, antilag was also pretty cool. Really fun to launch it. Almost 300HP, but, damn, it was fun.

  • @Tacospaceman
    @Tacospaceman 3 роки тому +1

    At 5:51 can we all appreciate the actual endurance test that poor folding chair is going through right now

  • @neuronaut8030
    @neuronaut8030 3 роки тому

    I think my MR2 Spyder is a good "drivers car" because it's basically a street legal go-kart as in it's a cornering machine. Out of the box they're fun if not very fast, but an engine swap or turbo turns it into a real force to be reckoned with in the twisties. The lightweight mid-engine design really inspires confidence and connects you with the road, smiles per gallon. I'd like to try other light cars to compare, consensus seems to be MR-S is better than Miatas but I'd like to compare it to other light bois maybe an S-14 or Toyota 86, or even better an Elise... just for fun.

  • @deformemvita
    @deformemvita 3 роки тому

    With a manual rack swap and a few suspension upgrades; My 1986 slick-top Porsche 944 is the single most engaging car I've ever driven.

  • @reveurs9
    @reveurs9 3 роки тому

    I can't tell about real driver's car like Porsche and shit but I understood what fun to ride meant the first time I passed a car driving this fox chassis Mustang when I was 19. I then owned a few Mazda (Protégé and 3). The Protége engine was torky as a rocket and its steering felt like a go kart. I now drive a Buick Verano and I enjoy it every single time I drive it. The engine is torky and quick, the steering is communicative and responsive and the drive is seamless, like a piece of satin. Good show, amazing car nerd. Thanks.

  • @DreamHachi
    @DreamHachi 3 роки тому +14

    Slow car fast is definitely more fun than fast car fast. My 14 camaro ss was fun but I couldn’t push it in city limits without worrying about you know losing my license 😂

    • @uncleren
      @uncleren 3 роки тому +1

      I love that I can rev out my 3.7 without going to jail

    • @daytonraught629
      @daytonraught629 3 роки тому +1

      Eh my camaro is way more fun than my buddies brz but I also don’t live all that near to any city so maybe that has something to do with it

    • @s.willis8426
      @s.willis8426 3 роки тому +1

      There's times in my car which is as low as practical in MA, 4 point roll bar and aggressively underbraced for rigidity along with prothane engine mounts, when I come running around a corner really enjoying the flat grippiness, listening to the rumble of a full custom exhaust. That's when there's a cop ahead in the distance and my heart races to check the speedometer. This is the point when I find out that the old Miata is only going 3-6mph over the limit. It gives you all the visceral sensations of speed without having to speeding enough to get a ticket.

    • @ernestocastellanos6446
      @ernestocastellanos6446 3 роки тому +1

      Better to have power that you dont need than not enough power in something that you do need.
      Works for other things other than cars too

    • @DreamHachi
      @DreamHachi 3 роки тому

      @@daytonraught629 I’ve driven those brzs and they’re way too small for me to enjoy lol. I have a lowered c1500 stepside on baby billets. Total 90s truck. Got good power and torque but won’t land me in jail for fucking around. I’m from a pretty small rural town so cops recognize certain cars. I almost got popped once racing my buddies new Supra. That fucker is quick. I can’t row through the gears fast enough to keep up with that auto. I got him from a Dig but he pulls

  • @dodgedemon3690
    @dodgedemon3690 3 роки тому +5

    Here when the title was "Why your car sucks"

  • @MountainDewComacho494
    @MountainDewComacho494 3 роки тому

    Loved showing the BUSTED rack & pinion

  • @keisuketakahasi4584
    @keisuketakahasi4584 2 роки тому +1

    we still have a lot of fun cars to choose from, they dont go extinct just yet and are somewhat affoardable used
    some examples are: nissans z, mx-5, wrx sti, yaris gr, supra, etc. the list goes on

  • @beauson1983
    @beauson1983 3 роки тому

    Just go do a track day with Jame's 86 my dude.
    I owned an AE86 and currently a KE70 (corolla with shared suspension), and ive been lucky enough to ride along on some serious race cars from club cars to full on purpose built race cars, and the AE86/KE70 is still the most communicative drivers car Ive ever driven.
    As you mentioned though, the manual steering is pretty brutal and has broken the fingers of two friends, lol

  • @itsmotor6322
    @itsmotor6322 3 роки тому

    An 89’ MR2... non-supercharged... with poly bits replacing the original rubber bits... bliss defined...

  • @bigcheddar9768
    @bigcheddar9768 3 роки тому +7

    Lotus Elise checking in ♥️ one of the funnest chassis. I do believe the Miata is better for the money tho

    • @toro514
      @toro514 3 роки тому

      Agreed. I love mine. And if you take the time and look around you can snag one for a lot lower price than what you may think. Plus diy maintenance and honestly it's not bad. Downside the insurance can range wildly.

  • @tips4truckers252
    @tips4truckers252 3 роки тому

    I would say a seat in the center of mass helps. Think of the driving position of a vw bus or a 240z, you are not getting the best feedback with either.

  • @brandonmckibben1164
    @brandonmckibben1164 3 роки тому

    I've never had a dull drive in my Miata. Put about 3k miles on it since I've had it this year and I can't describe how happy I am with it.

  • @Ancient_Souls
    @Ancient_Souls 3 роки тому

    Underrated in my opinion is the Audi 80 B3 with the 1.8 full inj. System

  • @adampinczesgarageandfabric9930
    @adampinczesgarageandfabric9930 3 роки тому

    I'm with you on the 911 GT3 RS with everything except the throttle and it is possible it was because of the automatic and they didn't want us to use the paddle shifters but the throttle was very unresponsive when trying to accelerate gradually. it went from light then jumped to mid and nothing again then boom full throttle so I'm guessing it was drive by wire which is always slower than a mechanical linkage unless you have a pedal booster. so I did get a pretty big disconnect from the engine but the steering and braking all felt awesome and very responsive.

  • @deepofmusic3324
    @deepofmusic3324 3 роки тому +4

    Jeremy's theme song is only for him...😆♥️

  • @codyromero9899
    @codyromero9899 3 роки тому

    *Ties hood down with string on my 90's civic* "YOUR THE BEST DRIVERS CAR"

  • @hrishabhmarkad5429
    @hrishabhmarkad5429 3 роки тому

    I am writing thesis on torsional stiffness and Jeremiah is helping a lot.

  • @easternequinox9324
    @easternequinox9324 3 роки тому +1

    This channel, it's hosts and editors are getting better and better. Wish them all the best.

  • @souyas175
    @souyas175 3 роки тому

    i am an e30 daily driver without power steering and i agree that it is a great experience car.

  • @EugenioPicado
    @EugenioPicado 3 роки тому

    Manual transmission is a must too. Either h-pattern or sequential pattern.

  • @noneyabizz8337
    @noneyabizz8337 3 роки тому

    I picked a fiesta ST for a reason.
    All the awards and auto journalists weren't wrong

  • @bicd0c
    @bicd0c 3 роки тому

    The second car I owned right after highschool was a 1988 VW Gti. Though not a lot of hp, the engine response and steering feel plus the way it handled in the hills made for such a drivers car.

  • @james2042
    @james2042 3 роки тому

    I dont know too many people who are intelligent enough to take a complex topic and dumb it down for a UA-cam audience without losing too much detail.

  • @shatter71
    @shatter71 3 роки тому +7

    Would be interesting to see Donut's take on the proposed language of the federal infrastructure bill. In particular Section 24220 - Advanced Impaired Driving Technology subsection a(5) "...advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology must be standard equipment in all new passenger motor vehicles. " So technology must be included in six years in all new cars to tell if you are drunk or sleepy or whatever and take some kind of action to prevent you from driving. Lord knows what other garbage is buried in its 2700+ page heft!

    • @cheifbeefloco
      @cheifbeefloco 3 роки тому

      It's not that hard it's just eye tracking

    • @dbclass4075
      @dbclass4075 3 роки тому

      @@cheifbeefloco Or the simpler Alcolock that Volvo experimented a decade ago on their VNL and FH16. ua-cam.com/video/7nZdPePmshA/v-deo.html

    • @cheifbeefloco
      @cheifbeefloco 3 роки тому

      @@dbclass4075 ah yes, instead of ongoing AI at all times, they'lll just start their car with the breathalyzer , go back inside for 5 shots, then get going.

    • @dbclass4075
      @dbclass4075 3 роки тому

      @@cheifbeefloco Level 5 autonomous driving is not possible at this time yet. At best, just Level 3 for the mass market.
      There is a solution for that: when the vehicle idles for extended period of time, ignition will cut.
      Both yours and mine have their own drawbacks (yours have privacy concerns). It is the matter which drawback the public is willing to tolerate.

  • @TooCoolForSchool97
    @TooCoolForSchool97 3 роки тому

    Factually, there are many drivers cars out there, but I believe the W201 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-16 and E30 BMW M3 are up there with the greats. Let’s not forget the modern day Singer 911 and Porsche Cayman GT4 as well.

  • @IrocZIV
    @IrocZIV 3 роки тому

    The new Type R is pretty fast, but still punches above its weight in fun. Must be them sick seats ;)

  • @abdullaahpetersen1468
    @abdullaahpetersen1468 3 роки тому

    Donut caught a massive dub when they got Jeremiah

  • @helplmchoking
    @helplmchoking 3 роки тому

    The 3 most important things for me are super tight, precise and connected steering, free revving engines and short gear ratios.
    I love my E92, and I've had loads of fun in past Skylines (less fun knowing how much they're worth now) but the most fund I've had driving was a cheap ass 1.6L fwd Alfa. Fuck all power but it revved like mad and felt eager and like IT believed it was fast even if it wasn't really

  • @need4speed5353
    @need4speed5353 2 роки тому +1

    I have a Mini cooper r56 and I would say it's a driver's car. No body roll, tight suspension, very responsive, very light, and it can be a bit of a bastard lol. It's quick on the throttle as long as you apply it just right. It's expensive and can be a chore to take care of but I love my car to death

  • @HamzaFaruqui
    @HamzaFaruqui 3 роки тому +6

    The Cayman gt4 is probably the best amongst the modern driver's car

  • @Tarodenaro
    @Tarodenaro 3 роки тому

    1.Is it nimble?
    2.Does it has a relatively huge boot space?
    3.Does it has a relatively flat torque curve?
    4.Does it has a tire that useable during rains?
    5.Does it not overpowered and not skid every few miles?
    6.Is the spare part readily available?
    7.Is there a lot of qualified mechanics for the car?
    8.Is it not an enthusiast car?
    9.Is it not featured in Initial D?
    10.Does the car never appear on Jalopnik?
    .
    if all the answer to the above question is 'yes' then it's a fun car & will not make you miserable.

  • @bendtondover
    @bendtondover 3 роки тому

    Whoever did the editing for this video deserves an award

  • @z-trip5457
    @z-trip5457 3 роки тому +8

    Day 76 of asking donut to do an up to speed on the Geo Metro

  • @RCJesus420
    @RCJesus420 3 роки тому

    I own a 90s M3 killer...a 99 Contour SVT. It was cheaper, faster, with some tuning handled better, and was more comfortable. People in Europe will know it as a Mondeo ST, but in rare form, we got the better version in the US.

  • @tylervincent6769
    @tylervincent6769 3 роки тому

    2004 crv, most fun I have ever had in any of my cars

  • @BunnyBUNGALO
    @BunnyBUNGALO 3 роки тому

    I've always loved older cars for their driving experience, My 73 Karmann Ghia is a hoot to drive even though it's slow, but I've been driving a 2020 Rspec Veloster for the last year and it is just a really fun car, it did take a decent amount of modifications to make it as fun as it is though, where as my old Karmann Ghia was always just fun period.

  • @giodepolo3730
    @giodepolo3730 3 роки тому +1

    Forgive me if I missed something but when is the next Money Pit coming out? It’s been a minute

  • @goodsir300
    @goodsir300 3 роки тому

    Loving that they used a z32 image for the thumbnail of an episode about drivers cars.
    Giggidy.

  • @2sProd62
    @2sProd62 3 роки тому

    Can you do concept cars that got into production?

  • @nathanjoseph4284
    @nathanjoseph4284 3 роки тому +4

    "This is why your car sucks" Dayum, shots fired!!!
    Edit: They changed the title :|

  • @elliottsw
    @elliottsw 3 роки тому

    Honda S2000 must be up there somewhere. One of the only cars designed to be perfect to enjoy driving at the expense of everything else.

  • @Simcadepro
    @Simcadepro 3 роки тому

    1968-1975 Ford escort Mk1 is the most fun car to drive from factory days with it OG 1600Kent

  • @Bdub1952
    @Bdub1952 3 роки тому +4

    Miata: "I win."

  • @Canned0Laughter
    @Canned0Laughter 3 роки тому

    I submit my classic Mini (1989) as a true driver's car. Horsepower? 65. Max speed? 75. Acceleration? What acceleration? You feel every bit of the road and it loves nothing more than being thrown around corners with your foot to the floor. Mr. Bean had it right. Classic Minis are killer driver's cars.

  • @danishhakimi7078
    @danishhakimi7078 3 роки тому

    Hey can you do a video about “Proton” the company that bought Lotus in 90s?

  • @flyingsodwai1382
    @flyingsodwai1382 2 місяці тому

    We just need...
    A brilliant red Barchetta
    From a better vanished time

  • @MayorInCheif
    @MayorInCheif 3 роки тому

    NISSAN HARDBODY PICKUP is the best I've had much experience with.

  • @williamfrick8350
    @williamfrick8350 3 роки тому

    I have a 2001 Renault Clio alize and it honestly is the best car I have ever driven. New cars or old cars they are just never quite as good.

  • @gamermike5279
    @gamermike5279 3 роки тому

    Saab 92x aero is a very good one it's extremely raw eith summer tired on rails look up the difference they made compared to standard wrx it's crazy bigger diff etc

  • @austinhamlin2263
    @austinhamlin2263 3 роки тому +1

    Shout out to the 300zx thumbnail 😎

  • @meantforu222
    @meantforu222 3 роки тому

    I'll never forget my weekend with that 911 Carrerra.

  • @thomascover5064
    @thomascover5064 3 роки тому

    Someone should make this their home screen. 0:49

  • @Deschain-um7jz
    @Deschain-um7jz 3 роки тому

    Better throttle response would make my Corolla Hatch XSE so much more fun.

  • @ckchatta369
    @ckchatta369 3 роки тому

    Ending was scary. My Alfa Romeo Giulia sport Q2 is dope

  • @thewisebanana29
    @thewisebanana29 3 роки тому +1

    My TA is fun but when it rains I begin to cry 😭