I am 73 years old. I live alone but have family. I am an original owner of a 1997 Honda Del Sol Si five speed manual . I have not had a car payment since 1999. This two seater does everything I want in s Sports car. I need or want no other car. I think it is insane to be making $1k monthly car payments.
I have a 2019 f150 Ecco boost, I am replacing it with a1992 Silverado, 102,000 km. which I purchased from an elderly couple. I am glad you’re bringing this to the public
Ecoboost Ford’s are complete junk, stay away from them at all costs. Anything with twin turbos regardless of the manufacturer is a massive red flag, naturally aspirated is the way to go.
If you want an old reliable try to find a Crown Vic or Mercury Grand Marquis. Reliable* V-8 and simple four speed transmission. The two can last a really long time. Keep an eye out for an estate sale. These cars owned by elderly couples will often have very little miles and are very well taken care of. Best part for me and my twenty two year old grandpa car is the lack of surveillance & data collection tech installed.
@@manasseh7 my guy - will go 300k 400k easy. i change my oil every spring - probably every 2000 miles. only use it in spring summer. too and from the NJ shore.
Vortecs go forever, just replace my rusted fuel lines at the fuel filter. Replaced 3rd fuel pump $50 Amazon 2003 Escalade 248,000 miles for work. 1st 2 trannys and fuel pumps lasted 124k each lol 3rd 1 last another 124K that be another 10 years. Lol.
I agree with you. I've been driving my 2008 Toyota SR5 V6 RWD 4Runner for 16 years and everything still looks and works like new. Love the simplicity of this truck, Iowa winters are no problem. With normal dealer servicing all I replaced was tires. I can't find a new vehicle today that I would even want. I paid $28k new for cash, and have no debt at all.
I am driving a 2009 4 Runner with over 200k and a 2011 Duramax with 242k they both run great and have not had a payment for years now and would not trade them for a payment.
@@Woodsrider9338 i dont wonder why the lots are full when I drove down from nj to philly. all along 276 penn pike, ncd's with lots and lots full of cars. who needs an 85k wranger?
I like your video because you 100% right I own a 1996 Jeep Cherokee with the 4.0 inline 6 and I'll tell you that's the most reliable vehicle easy to work on and I got a 94 Cherokee behind the garage for backup and you only pay $30 for registration each year!
@markbradley5873 I bought mine with 156k from a local dealership and it was a piece of crap at the time. I have dumped much money on it from the replacement of the transmission the engine and body work. To many other things. Fortunately the truck runs great now. It's still cheaper then 60k to 100k for a new truck.
Proud owner of a 08 (purchased brand new in September 2008) Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8 Double Cab. It is garage kept, religiously maintained, and gets nothing but Amsoil full synthetic oil/fluids/filters every 5000 miles. It’s never left me stranded. As of today, it’s got 137,429 trouble free miles. I love having a physical key, 381 horses under the hood, and no silly iPad stuck to the dash. I plan on keeping this truck till I leave this earth for heavens greener pastures.
I drive 2005 Toyota Camry V6.. its starts every time and takes me from point A to point B.. I think a lot of people peer pressured into buying newer vehicles.. same thing applied when people bought bigger houses that they could not afford during covid times.. I believe we as humans as expecting way too much now and think we are entitled of everything.. Just by being grateful it can save us from a lot of stresses in life
keeps you out of this crazy market. and the quality is rock solid. how much is one like that new? and it will live in the shop. we are still broken from covid hangover.
@ I had a ford raptor before and it constantly would break down, got rid of it and picked up this Tahoe that had been sitting for years. Threw in a new battery new tires and been driving it for a year with no issues. Can’t beat a older Chevy
She's just a baby 👶, I got a 2000 silverado with 479,000 miles. Still runs like a champ with no issues. Proper maintenance with Factory ACdelco parts is key.
I purchased a 2003 Regal LS fully loaded four years ago with 119K km. Over five years later it has around 157K kms. Bullet proof 3.8. Excellent condition and cheap to run and insure. Paid cash. 3K Cdn.$ Did upgrades to it, but easy to work on and only had to replace brakes and cat.
I own a 2003 Buick Century. Every one makes fun of me..Its easy to work on and cheap to fix..Put another 100,000 miles on the car...Saves me a lot of money..Love the Regal!!! Drive on!!!
@@JasonKale 3.8's are legendary. it is a minimalist time. no one has money. your car and my 07 camry keeps us out of the stealerships and off of FB scams. dont get caught up in what people think. we have great transportation. gets us from point a to b. that is what a car is for. keeps us out of the poor house. drive on my guy.
I mean its all good just drive safer becuase safety regulations on older cars dont uphold in todays market. By market i mean, if a newer car collide against yours , the outcome will be worse on your side.
You are speaking my language! I have this exact model truck. A 2003 dodge 1500 with the 4.7. I run a lawn care business and this is the truck I have been using since I started the business. Could I upgrade, yes. Do I need to, no. It has enough power to pull my trailer and mowers and I don’t have to worry if I scratch it up a little bit. Instead of upgrading my truck I have been upgrading my mowers over the years to be more efficient. Running this cheap truck has saved me tens of thousands of dollars while not causing me to be any less efficient then having a new truck.
@ it’s been in my family it’s whole life. My grandfather bought it new and I’ve owned it for about 5 years. I haven’t had too many issues with the truck. Just some basic fixes like the radiator and lifters and rockers have needed replaced.
2008 Tundra Limited here…bought it 10 years ago as a “beater”… and, well, here we are in late 2024 and damn thing still runs same as new! Hasn’t cost me any repairs but tires, brake pads, fluids, etc! 300k ! 2nd gen Tundra’s is the end of an era, boys! Best trucks ever made !!
Your old truck is part of the channel at this point....Looking back, it might even be the reason I started watching you in the first place.... Id like to continue seeing the truck in episodes through 2030
I get people criticizing me for driving a 2006 F150 because of the 5.4 3v engine that's in it. My response is that at least I don't have to make payments, so therefore if the engine does fail, any money i have saved can go into a brand new crate engine and go another 230,000 miles.
So happy I stuck with my 2002 Land Cruiser. Sure, the neighbors might not envy me, but I don’t envy them of their Tesla or their car payments. No payments, no updates, no bleeping or binging the whole time. Just a reliable car that runs like a charm.
I drive a 2003 Pontiac Vibe and a 1995 F250 7.3L Got two properties. One is paid off and the rent pays for the mortgage and then some on the other. I have $20k in the bank. I don't have to work.
I observed a Vibe get hit from the rear at 80 mph by a lunatic in a BMW. That sucker rolled and rolled knocking out the driver but the shell was in good shape. I was astounding. The poor driver got racked up pretty badly but went home the next day from the hospital.
my old ranger is still doing fine after 34 years.they made them better back then.the original water pump lasted 174k miles.still passes state inspections & 1990 smog standards at 203k miles.i'll be dead before it hits 300k.considering it took 27 years to reach 200k.
You are completely right. Driving and owning a decent car doesn't have to be ridiculously expensive. Car payments of 700 or even a thousend a month are insain. It is much smarter to maintain an older decent car and save money, for other purposes like retirement or spend it for the education of your children. Life is all about making choices. Drive an old car untill the wheels fall off and save your money. Don't let other people's thoughts and what they think you should buy affect you
You are 100% correct in your thinking with older trucks in general and the reasons to own one vs new; I think with most people with common sense are going to start going your described route as most realize vehicles are a daily life tool and do not need to be fancy, just practical for their needs🙂 With that particular 4.7L engine, just stay on top of the maintenance as that version seems to implode itself if oil change intervals are not kept on target.
I have a 2010 Dodge Ram with a 3.7 v6 and 160000...best purchase I've ever made..I keep her going with normal maintenance and she starts every time ( winters in Kansas can be brutal), but she keeps ticking...old steel rules
Wrecked my civic back in 2022. Figured it was time to get a truck since I was starting my handyman business with other side jobs that would need me to carry more tools. Bought my late grandfather’s 03 tundra! Does everything I need as far as what I need out of a truck. Easy to work on and the reliability of Toyota… priceless! Ironic that all my friends with newer trucks are always calling me to help them fix them. Firm believer in buying what you need over wants, but to each his own.
I have an 05 ram turbo diesel. Same body style 280k miles original injectors, clutch, etc. manual transmission, manual transfer case selector, truly a dinosaur but still ticks like a clock, a mechanical masterpiece
I have an 01 sierra which has been a great truck for work, parts are cheap and abundant it's also very easy to work on, Ill stick with the old stuff, the more features the more likely something will fail
The whole point of taking care of your vehicle is so the wheels don't fall off, this term has to be the dumbest thing u hear around the internet still.
I purchased a 94 dodge diesel manual 4x4 with 80kms $25,000 in 1996. I just gifted to my dear son. The truck was redone at a cost of$12,000. No bondo milage is 517,000 kms. Runs and looks great. I owned it for 28 years ,never once did I ever regret it. I loved that truck.
My 03 Dodge ram engine started smoking it had 300k. I went and replaced it myself $500 engine. And couple hours of my time and it was back on the road in one day. Now it has 321k miles
I'm 52 with a 2002 Toyota estima JDM minivan, 2.4 petrol, auto etc. I paid £1500 that's it and it works and I can park it anywhere and not worry- I would add to your video the fact that the old cars are so comfy, soft suspension, puffy valour seats, bigger wall tyres, slushy gearbox which shifts like butter, heavier gauge metal and parts, heavy duty plastics, interior lights that sometimes last the life of the car 😂 great video!
Before the pandemic I was planning on trading in two of my vehicles and buying a new one. But with the current situation I decided to fix what I had. I just replaced the radiator and hoses on my 99 Toyota with 198K miles. I have replaced tires, brakes, struts and now they all are great. And cost wise, a mere fraction of the price of a new one. All paid for, all mine.
You are a wise man with sage advice. I too own an older 2005 Nissan Titan with the bullet proof 5.7L Endurance V8 mated to a simple 4 speed auto with O/D and tow mode. The key is MAINTENANCE, Maintenance and Maintenance.. I am not a mechanic and some things get pricey but it is MINE and NO truck payment. It is a base model but that is the way I like my trucks as I grew up on a farm and know what a p/u truck is for, not a 100,000 limousine. Happy Holidays and keep up the good work!.
I bought a 2010 f150 4.6 with 92000 miles For 8,000Good body no rush Runs great Very happy, I drive 40 miles to work everyday No problems, Completely agree with you
My 1999 F150 still looks good, starts easy, runs good, brakes and steering good. A cheap up to date in dash entertainment radio that will play my mp3 and a cover for the worn out driver's seat and it became my daily driver. I noticed my dog doesn't care what he rides in as long as he gets to ride in it.
And you don't mind the dog jumping in there with muddy paws. I have a newer suv, and a old one I prefer when we are in the old one bc I don't give a damn about a stain, or mess.
I paid $26K for my '03 Ram, in '04 with 6K miles. It's got 211,000 miles on it now. It's never made me walk, or even cost me much money for repairs at all. Every time I drive it, it makes me smile. I'm past the point of giving a damn what anyone thinks so, It'll be the last truck I buy.
I'm here to tell ya a ram w over 200k is on its last leg. You will be rebuilding it or getting a new one within a cpl years. There only gona run so long
I agree! I love the old stuff. I have an 04 Saturn 4 cylinder 5 speed with 336,000 miles on it. It came from Virginia and had no rust. I'm going to have a rust proofed.. it's great! I have other cars, all older, nothing newer than 1988..
My old 2006 Chevrolet HHR had a dying transmission and engine so I upgraded to a 2011 Chevrolet HHR for about $5,000. Fixes and a new radio takes that up to almost $8,500, but it runs and it's all paid for and safe! I've been in debt before and driving a new car doesn't give me the peace of mind of having no debt and no $1,000 a month payment!
Great topic, I went to school for HVAC(many yrs ago) and I ask the teacher what is the best brand. He said buy the best brand and the cheapest model no minimal options.
I couldn’t agree more. I bought a new 1998 Chevy C1500. It is still in excellent shape with 394,000 miles on it. It is very dependable and I still use it to tow my 20 ft bay boat between Houston and Galveston. My plan is to continue to drive the truck for the rest of my life. New trucks do not interest me at all.
My 1977 F250 has served me well for the last 20 years.300000 miles later we are getting ready to go on a trip this afternoon. Keep the oil changed an air in the tires. Gas mileage not as good as some of the newer stuff but still cheaper than payments. And a thing some people don't think about is the difference in insurance.
I own a 2013 Chrysler 300S AWD 3.6L V6 that I bought new. I’m 72 and don’t drive much. Everything still works like new. I have just over 32,000 miles on it and I have no plans to trade it in for a new car any time soon.
The only person I have to impress, with my truck or anything else, is me, when the right vehicle comes along buy it as a spare, have 2 (or more)beaters. Add in the AAA 200 mile tow. Life is good
@ exactly, and who cares if my 2001 f150 gets a shopping lot ding , or the Kids throw up in it. My biggest repair bill is less than a monthly payment. Payment are slavery
I get what your saying, I have a buddy and he drove old cars his whole life but recently said he's buying a brand new truck before he dies. You only live once so enjoy it!
I bought a 2011 Sierra 2500HD 150k miles on odometer (6.0 gasser, no AFM) was garage kept, doesn't even have rocker rust and its a northern vehicle! 7 grand, couldn't be happier.
Agree 100% I will never own a new car again due to manufacturers making them much more difficult to work on and adding complex systems I don't want. The spyware installed in new vehicles is another good reason. Insurance savings too. You HAVE to fully insure a 80-100k vehicle. 10k vehicle...liability only. I really wonder when the public is going to wake up and start a run on pre 2010 vehicles...
Amen the same reason I drive my Toyota Sienna 326,000 MI can haul so much always starts so reliable cheap to keep a good old pickup truck is something you just can't beat.
I encounter your video by scrolling on UA-cam based on the title I thought I was going to see something more like from the 90s and 80s perhaps 70s but these vehicles made in the 2000s described as an old truck it makes me feel old 😂 I remember them when they were brand spanking new. I remember back in those days when I was a younger fella, older generation used to say the new vehicles were not even close in reliability and durability as the old ones from their time. I wonder what will the future generation will say about in 20 years from today’s Technology. Being said I totally agree with you 💯 👍
I bought a 2003 f150 with 350,000 kms and brand new tires for $1000. That was 6 years ago and I am happy every time I look at the current 480,000 kms and it always starts and has never stranded me once. I found another one a lot like it in even nicer shape for $1600 and it is parked in a barn waiting for its turn. That should get me to the end of my own road so I'm all set !
2011 F150 with a 5.0, 2008 Honda Element and a 2006 Corvette.. I have all styles and they are so lovely to work on. No payments and life is so much better.
You shouldn't have so many keys attached to your ignition key because over time the added weight putting down on that ignition lock will wear it out. Those Dodge 4.7 liter engines had lots of problems with warped cylinder heads.
I'm 62, i drive a 1989 GMC Sierra....there's loads of spare 350 motors and i can rebuild the 700R4 transmission myself. Last truck I'll ever own....all you need is a solid rust free frame to bolt off of, which in texas is easy to do.
We bought a 2006 Cadillac DTS, and I can agree; it's highly reliable, and very simple and straightforward. In two years, we've only had to fix little things; other than that, we're happy with our Caddy.
Still have my 15 years old Kia Borrego with 370,000 km on it, with no rust, doesn't even burn a drop of oil, incredible, even Toyota's are burning oil.
My first truck was a 03 ram, had the same arrow topper on it too. Loved it but eventually had some electrical gremlins I couldn't solve and was extremely rusty so it went to the wreckers last year. Ol Rusty Rhonda treated me well.
I really wanted a LeSabre for my next car, but I couldn't find one for under $3K, so I ended up with an '05 Toyota Camry instead. 256K miles on her. In the next couple years, I'll be getting an older GM G body FWD or W body for a replacement. Would love a 00-05 LeSabre or late Pak Avenue.
I have a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq that was over $80k after taxes and I hate that I have to park so far away to ensure nobody dings it or scratches it out of spite. But then I have a 2002 Ford Explorer that’s built like a tank and has plenty of scratches. I don’t care AT ALL if it gets scratched or if I hit a pothole. It’s nice not having to worry about that. Like they say, the things you own end up owning you and that’s true. I love not having to worry about a payment or scratches
Just bought my first brand new vehicle last year at the ripe old age of 43. Spent my whole life driving older cars. And while I loved them, I don't miss having to deal with the headache of constantly turning the wrench. But if I had to recommend an older vehicle.... anything Toyota from the 80s. I owned several Supras and Celicas from the 80s and every single one of them were bulletproof, reliable, and fun to drive. As for my new vehicle, I bought a 23 Gladiator Mojave. I pay about $1k a month. I personally have no issues with the payments but that's my situation. The 3.6 pentastar is fairly reliable at this point. The 8 speed auto is great and reliable. Everything on it is simple and easy to work on IMO. But I'm a trained automotive technician. Granted I've worked on the railroad for 16 years but I stay up to date with my automotive education. I don't fully agree with the sentiment that all new technology is bad etc... Yes CVTs are largely garbage. But other things like infotainment systems and such I don't mind.
Saint I think you're missing the point, but that's OK. You being a trained automotive tech and driving a new vehicle kind of waist money, because you would for sure benefit from driving used autos. Maybe someday you will change your attitude.
@jerrykimbrough539 I've driven used vehicles my whole life. I've had to wrench on my own rides since before I could legally drive. Now my body is beaten up after a life in shops and 16 years railroading. Sorry but I just don't feel like working on my car anymore when I don't have to. I'm wealthy and can afford for someone else to do it.
Nothing wrong with that truck Mark , I used to have one just like that but two door , and loved it … I bought 2015 S550 for $28K … and love it , it’s my dream car , and I enjoy working on it , it’s my new hobby , just bought Autel diagnostic tool , and looking forward to start learning diagnostics , and working as much as I can on my cars , I also have 2016 Porsche Cayenne , and my daughter has 2022 Dodge Challenger, so that Autel should pay for itself in no time … I plan on buying oil extractor pump and start doing my own oil changes too … I enjoy working on my cars , I’m having fun and saving money at the same time …and that truck you have looks like it would be blast to work on
Best used truck to buy today that will last you a decade or more. For around 15k. Is a 2015 to 2017 f150 xl with the 3.5 n/a (no turbo) with the 6 speed transmission. Paint doesn’t peel on them and they don’t have rust holes in them since they are aluminum. This truck will look good for many years to come. And you’ll be trouble free in the mean time
Good example, your Dodge with standard heater controls the fan speed resister is worth about $25. A Lincoln Navigator with digital climate control thr similar fan speed control is about $300.00. Both vehicles deliver heat & cooling and are comfortable.
I am driving a 07 Toyota yaris with 395k miles on it no car payment over 15 years i change my oil by myself thank you to UA-cam i don't care what people think about me. Do what is best for you tips for financial freedom.
I bought a tiny subcompact hatchback to work as an uber in 2019, new. I tought it was going to fall apart in a couple of years. It still works like a clock. I'm driving that little thing until there is nothing left.
I'm 25 and got over my new car phase in 2021. Bought a brand new Chevy Spark. Well, guess what? The Lexis Nexis scandal happened, where GM sold driving data to insurance companies. I was forced to sell my new car because I couldn't afford $500 a MONTH for insurance. And guess what, I'm not even farting in the direction of a GM dealership or car again in my life. I just Bought a 2014 Focus ST and am never looking back. Even when the Turbo or engine goes, I'm replacing it and trucking on. I'm not buying any car made after 2020 until all the tracking software becomes so obsolete as to be useless to the manufacturers. Or unless I can disable it in hardware.
... and why I'll never drive a new truck. I have owned more than 60 vehicles and I can count on one hand the number of them that were brand new, so I have decades of hands on experience owning second hand 'beaters'. I didn't get into trucks until the late 1900's when I bought a high mileage '96 V6 Toyota T100, a few years later I bought a one year old 2002 V8 Toyota Tundra. I sold the T100 a few years later and I am still driving the ultra reliable 2002 today. Back in 2017 I bought myself a 3 owner high mileage 2007 5.7L V8 Tundra for cheap and I proceeded to transform it into my sport truck for the street. I put 45,000 miles on it before a head gasket blew at 315,000 miles... it made economic sense for me to replace the engine with a low mileage used engine, so that's what I did with the help of my friend that is a master diagnostic mechanic with Toyota and has his own shop at home. Both Toyota trucks are fairly basic rust free regular cab SR5 trucks... I change the oil and flush the cooling system more often that what is recommended and both are easily capable of going for many years and many more thousands of miles. One thing that I recommend to anyone driving an older truck or car and plans to keep driving it for years to come: Buy the rubber parts/components that can and will wear out with OEM parts sooner than later, because you may discover that these OEM parts are being discontinued at a rapid rate. Formed hoses on the engine, steering rack bushing and any rubber boots, control arm bushings or control arms with bushings, etc... I have replaced just about all of the rubber hoses, bushing and even the belt moldings on my 2002 some were discontinued... I am currently buying what rubber parts I can find for my 2007 so I have them when I need them. Yes there are aftermarket parts, but OEM is usually the way to go.
All good points. One of the big benefits of getting a new vehicle is advanced safety features which can save money for insurance and potential repair costs for low speed impacts (automatic emergency braking)
For us old motorheads owning an old truck is a smart decision. My 1996 Chevy Silverado K2500 with 250K miles will handle everything I do. Unless you have a need to pull 20K pounds, owning an old truck is a wise choice.
I drive a 91 f150 I6 300. I paid $800 about 15 years ago. Every part I replace, I get from autozone with a lifetime warranty. It has 425k but still runs like a top,no smoke, and you can balance a coin on the plenum with the engine at 3500 rpm. Cold AC and a loud radio, what more do you need.
I purchased a six-year-old Dodge power waggon many years ago in Edmonton Alberta I’m the second owner I occasionally buy and sell cars and honestly, I don’t see any advantage to buying a new vehicle. You could move to a small town outside of Edmonton and find a house that needs renovations for the same price as you buy a new truck.
When I purchased my power waggon when it was six years old, that was in 2012 and I paid $8000 for the truck it was a great deal all I’ve had to fix his ball joints and your standard fix and now the truck has been heavily modified with of course, lift kits Your standard 35 inch tires. Why would I want to pay $1000 a month with $20,000 down . I have $1000 a month child support payments plus dance plus other things, etc. so! So about $1500 a month on average just to entertain a young girl that’s my daughter can’t afford a new truck. Don’t wanna work more because I can’t get that money back. I can’t get that time back that I’ve lost with buying a new truck.
When I purchased my power waggon when it was six years old, that was in 2012 and I paid $8000 for the truck it was a great deal all I’ve had to fix his ball joints and your standard fix and now the truck has been heavily modified with of course, lift kits Your standard 35 inch tires. Why would I want to pay $1000 a month with $20,000 down . I have $1000 a month child support payments plus dance plus other things, etc. so! So about $1500 a month on average just to entertain a young girl that’s my daughter can’t afford a new truck. Don’t wanna work more because I can’t get that money back. I can’t get that time back that I’ve lost with buying a new truck.
Right now my garage I have a 2008 F350 with a cam phaser issue. I purchased this truck barely running for $500. If I have to put in a motor into it I will but I am doing the camp phase and spark plugs. everything else looks in specso for under $2000 plus tires I have a F350 quad cab a foot truck box why because I’m mechanically inclined and I can fix vehicles myself I have no problem changing a motor or transmission.
I have had an 07 Durrango with 250K miles have had it since 2009. 4.7L. The main reason for new vehicles is safety features, cannot duplicate them in an old vehicle. But I love the simple knobs and buttons like you do! I like your take on autonomy too. Government has mandated better gas mileage, this is where all the new small engine turbos have come from. Customers have not asked for these changes.
I’ve got four children in car seats, mommy has her minivan with the same, paid cash 6500 for that, paid 5500 for my Ford excursion 05, even got the car seat seats used probably 20% of cost. I just can’t imagine spending almost $200,000 just to drive us around to the grocery store and occasionally small trips, yeah, I spent a little bit more in fuel, but I never have any issues and I love my vehicles, especially my excursion
Absolutely agree. I'm trying to buy a new truck right now and the biggest roadblock is my mind telling me the old trucks will do what I do now on the other hand the new trucks will do what I want to do.
I have a PAID Off 2014 V8 5.7 4x4 Offroad Tundra that I've TRD Customized. Nothing else on the road that I'd want more. It's got all the looks, power, sound and reliability. It's my GOAT truck
Love this video and that old Dodge in this video I wouldn’t even have looked at it in 2003 but today these trucks are gems. I would buy one today because today in 2024 most manufacturers are producing garbage.
96 C1500. Almost to 400,000 miles. Original drivetrain except for a torque convertor and some accessory drive stuff. Bought when graduating High School. Still drive it today. I'm 42. My money goes into my house and land, and a project car. Not some depreciating vehicle that won't last nowadays.
Old is the new norm! The older generations of trucks, bikes, ovens, and other tools possess a human touch that feels increasingly rare today-just like the older generations of people. Yes, they were built by humans, often with imperfections or flaws, but it's precisely these characteristics that give them a soul, a tangible connection to their creators. In contrast, newer objects, much like the younger generations, often lack that depth of character and warmth.
You sound exactly like me. I don't know why these manufacturers won't listen to many of us that don't want the wiz-bang features. We just want quality that can be maintained and accessed. No turbos, no cylinder deactivation and no VVT. Sometimes I think I'm the crazy one when all our friends are driving new vehicles. Funny though, at 59, I'm the only one of us that's a retired engineer! I bought a new Tacoma in 2002. It's so simple and reliable; about to turn 300,000 miles with no issues! I like that the Ford SuperDutys still are not turbo charged (gas ones) but they are starting to load these up with a bunch of unwanted features as well. And prices are way too expensive for me to have to put up with all the unnecessary bloat they try to sell with their vehicles. They can keep them; I'll keep mine until the finish line.
Multi decade Ford Parts Manager here. I would NEVER own a newer vehicle out of warranty. I have had a front row seat to the insane repair costs. It’s not IF but WHEN you’re going to get your financial ass handed to you repairing these new overly complex vehicles. You know what dealership employees drive? Older, dependable vehicles for the most part. Not that we couldn’t afford a new vehicle, we just WON’T. I love my 2007 Lincoln. It’s paid for, rarely breaks, and when it does break it’s reasonable to repair.
I am 73 years old. I live alone but have family. I am an original owner of a 1997 Honda Del Sol Si five speed manual . I have not had a car payment since 1999. This two seater does everything I want in s Sports car. I need or want no other car. I think it is insane to be making $1k monthly car payments.
Show offs and environmental mandates killed good cars
What’s the mileage paw paw?
I drive a 1991 Honda Civic. I think I met you in front of the Japanese Supermarket in town a couple od years ago?
I owned one of these. LOVED IT!!!
@@billyhighfill Double wishbone suspension, cable-operated throttle, almost 360 degree visibility...it's wonderful!
I have a 2019 f150 Ecco boost, I am replacing it with a1992 Silverado, 102,000 km. which I purchased from an elderly couple.
I am glad you’re bringing this to the public
I have a 91 Silverado. It doesn't have a " gaggle " of USELESS ELECTRONICS
The 5.7l until 1999 was their best , they replaced it with the 5.3l and while not a bad engine the rear main seal is very problematic
@@yorsan2240 and cylinder deactivation really was a shitstain for gm
Dealerships can't even fix their own cars these days. WTF?
Ecoboost Ford’s are complete junk, stay away from them at all costs. Anything with twin turbos regardless of the manufacturer is a massive red flag, naturally aspirated is the way to go.
If you want an old reliable try to find a Crown Vic or Mercury Grand Marquis. Reliable* V-8 and simple four speed transmission. The two can last a really long time. Keep an eye out for an estate sale. These cars owned by elderly couples will often have very little miles and are very well taken care of. Best part for me and my twenty two year old grandpa car is the lack of surveillance & data collection tech installed.
300k 400k 500k. i have a 01 stang conv. gt. 4.6. it has been good since i bought it two yeas ago. 101k now 105k. it is like a mini crown vic.
Just got my hands on an 08 P71 last week with only 138k..runs like a clock
@@manasseh7 my guy - will go 300k 400k easy. i change my oil every spring - probably every 2000 miles. only use it in spring summer. too and from the NJ shore.
The 4.6 is an overhead cam V8. It actually has two overhead cams. One cam for each bank.
You have to go back to '91 for a pushrod v8. Not many around anymore.
Two years ago I sold my 2020 Ram and purchased a 91 GMC Z71. Love my old truck i put a $3000 transmission and it runs 👍 good advice
2004 Silverado 173000. Exterior requires attention but the 5.3 LS kicks ass.
Early 5.3 is a beast. Awesome engines
I agree, I have a 2004 GMC Sierra, and it does get up and go
Vortecs go forever, just replace my rusted fuel lines at the fuel filter. Replaced 3rd fuel pump $50 Amazon 2003 Escalade 248,000 miles for work. 1st 2 trannys and fuel pumps lasted 124k each lol 3rd 1 last another 124K that be another 10 years. Lol.
It's actually an LM7, not an LS. I had one and it was really good to me.
6.0 4l80 330k miles running strong is my daily
I agree with you. I've been driving my 2008 Toyota SR5 V6 RWD 4Runner for 16 years and everything still looks and works like new. Love the simplicity of this truck, Iowa winters are no problem. With normal dealer servicing all I replaced was tires. I can't find a new vehicle today that I would even want. I paid $28k new for cash, and have no debt at all.
Great vehicle Brian and I agree, it’s so liberating not having a car payment but owning a vehicle that is reliable
I am driving a 2009 4 Runner with over 200k and a 2011 Duramax with 242k they both run great and have not had a payment for years now and would not trade them for a payment.
07 camry. how many miles? drive it into the ground. but the new 4runners are great too - v6 and v8's that is.
@@Woodsrider9338 i dont wonder why the lots are full when I drove down from nj to philly. all along 276 penn pike, ncd's with lots and lots full of cars. who needs an 85k wranger?
I have a 2001 SR5 V6 4Runner, 151K. Usually, 1 thing goes wrong on it every year. Fairly reliable. Loves to drink gas.
I like your video because you 100% right I own a 1996 Jeep Cherokee with the 4.0 inline 6 and I'll tell you that's the most reliable vehicle easy to work on and I got a 94 Cherokee behind the garage for backup and you only pay $30 for registration each year!
Yes sir, my dad’s got that same year and just shy of 200k and runs great. Hard to kill those in-line 6’s
2000 TJ Wrangler. 400,000km. Goes forever. I love that little jeep.
Nothing cooler than a old Cherokee.
Old is gold. I have a Nissan hardbody for everyday driving and many other luxury cars for special occasions
I drive a 2002 f250 4x4 and I have had to replace many things on it. It's simple and its paid for and that's what I love about it.
Great truck
I drive the same bought it new still looks and drives great with 225,000
@markbradley5873 I bought mine with 156k from a local dealership and it was a piece of crap at the time. I have dumped much money on it from the replacement of the transmission the engine and body work. To many other things. Fortunately the truck runs great now. It's still cheaper then 60k to 100k for a new truck.
A 02 f250 is a pos
'99 F350 SD 4wd I keep around because it's a great truck
Proud owner of a 08 (purchased brand new in September 2008) Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8 Double Cab. It is garage kept, religiously maintained, and gets nothing but Amsoil full synthetic oil/fluids/filters every 5000 miles. It’s never left me stranded. As of today, it’s got 137,429 trouble free miles. I love having a physical key, 381 horses under the hood, and no silly iPad stuck to the dash. I plan on keeping this truck till I leave this earth for heavens greener pastures.
07 camry. 153k. that will go 300k easy. 400k probably. 500k possibly. who wants a turbo tundra with engines blowing up? are oems insane?
That Tundra will last forever…. I’ve owned a 2000 Nissan Frontier V6 engine 238k on the odometer and still going
I drive 2005 Toyota Camry V6.. its starts every time and takes me from point A to point B.. I think a lot of people peer pressured into buying newer vehicles.. same thing applied when people bought bigger houses that they could not afford during covid times.. I believe we as humans as expecting way too much now and think we are entitled of everything.. Just by being grateful it can save us from a lot of stresses in life
how much did you pay for it?
@@michaelp8856 Hi Michael I paid $4000.. Bought it in 2018 with 145 000 kms
Same. I love my 2006 Tacoma 4-cylinder. 197k miles and rock solid, runs perfect and everything works.
@@gusgiesel That is awesome! 💪
I picked up a 03 Tahoe with a V8 from a family member for 2500.00 bucks. High miles decently clean, minor bumps and bruises but damn happy with it.
keeps you out of this crazy market. and the quality is rock solid. how much is one like that new? and it will live in the shop. we are still broken from covid hangover.
@ I had a ford raptor before and it constantly would break down, got rid of it and picked up this Tahoe that had been sitting for years. Threw in a new battery new tires and been driving it for a year with no issues. Can’t beat a older Chevy
She's just a baby 👶, I got a 2000 silverado with 479,000 miles. Still runs like a champ with no issues. Proper maintenance with Factory ACdelco parts is key.
@@mrogersgmt800 omg. that is unbelievable. how is the tranny?
I've been doing this for decades I value my money!
I purchased a 2003 Regal LS fully loaded four years ago with 119K km. Over five years later it has around 157K kms. Bullet proof 3.8. Excellent condition and cheap to run and insure. Paid cash. 3K Cdn.$ Did upgrades to it, but easy to work on and only had to replace brakes and cat.
07 camry. 3.8 lesabres think they are toyotas lol. perhaps one of the best gm engines ever!!!!!!
I own a 2003 Buick Century. Every one makes fun of me..Its easy to work on and cheap to fix..Put another 100,000 miles on the car...Saves me a lot of money..Love the Regal!!! Drive on!!!
@@JasonKale 3.8's are legendary. it is a minimalist time. no one has money. your car and my 07 camry keeps us out of the stealerships and off of FB scams. dont get caught up in what people think. we have great transportation. gets us from point a to b. that is what a car is for. keeps us out of the poor house. drive on my guy.
I bought a $909 2005 honda crv 300000km, in australia family and friends laugh. I love it.
Cheap to register and insure. We have a 2005 Honda Pilot. 270K and it purrs and shifts like new.
I mean its all good just drive safer becuase safety regulations on older cars dont uphold in todays market. By market i mean, if a newer car collide against yours , the outcome will be worse on your side.
You are speaking my language! I have this exact model truck. A 2003 dodge 1500 with the 4.7. I run a lawn care business and this is the truck I have been using since I started the business. Could I upgrade, yes. Do I need to, no. It has enough power to pull my trailer and mowers and I don’t have to worry if I scratch it up a little bit. Instead of upgrading my truck I have been upgrading my mowers over the years to be more efficient. Running this cheap truck has saved me tens of thousands of dollars while not causing me to be any less efficient then having a new truck.
did you buy it used? need of any repairs along the way? any other things?
@ it’s been in my family it’s whole life. My grandfather bought it new and I’ve owned it for about 5 years. I haven’t had too many issues with the truck. Just some basic fixes like the radiator and lifters and rockers have needed replaced.
Smart
2008 Tundra Limited here…bought it 10 years ago as a “beater”… and, well, here we are in late 2024 and damn thing still runs same as new! Hasn’t cost me any repairs but tires, brake pads, fluids, etc! 300k ! 2nd gen Tundra’s is the end of an era, boys! Best trucks ever made !!
Your old truck is part of the channel at this point....Looking back, it might even be the reason I started watching you in the first place.... Id like to continue seeing the truck in episodes through 2030
I get people criticizing me for driving a 2006 F150 because of the 5.4 3v engine that's in it. My response is that at least I don't have to make payments, so therefore if the engine does fail, any money i have saved can go into a brand new crate engine and go another 230,000 miles.
is it the tri one?
If it's made it to 230k and blows its not a fail.
@@BrianVincent-k6g i say if the oil is changed regularly, they are ok.
I have an 05 f150 w/5.4 at 366,000mi but need the timing chain redone or get it rebuilt.
@@shawnking4671 with the overpriced junk on the market i would fix it.
So happy I stuck with my 2002 Land Cruiser. Sure, the neighbors might not envy me, but I don’t envy them of their Tesla or their car payments.
No payments, no updates, no bleeping or binging the whole time. Just a reliable car that runs like a charm.
I drive a 2003 Pontiac Vibe and a 1995 F250 7.3L
Got two properties. One is paid off and the rent pays for the mortgage and then some on the other. I have $20k in the bank. I don't have to work.
I observed a Vibe get hit from the rear at 80 mph by a lunatic in a BMW. That sucker rolled and rolled knocking out the driver but the shell was in good shape. I was astounding. The poor driver got racked up pretty badly but went home the next day from the hospital.
The Vibe is really a Toyota Matrix.
@@thegreat9481 yea people might think chevy is reliable if they dont know the pontiac is a toyota
@@TempoMontages haha
I’m with you brother!!
my old ranger is still doing fine after 34 years.they made them better back then.the original water pump lasted 174k miles.still passes state inspections & 1990 smog standards at 203k miles.i'll be dead before it hits 300k.considering it took 27 years to reach 200k.
You are completely right. Driving and owning a decent car doesn't have to be ridiculously expensive. Car payments of 700 or even a thousend a month are insain. It is much smarter to maintain an older decent car and save money, for other purposes like retirement or spend it for the education of your children. Life is all about making choices.
Drive an old car untill the wheels fall off and save your money. Don't let other people's thoughts and what they think you should buy affect you
My 50 year old Cheyenne 20 Camper Special still doing what I need it to do
You are 100% correct in your thinking with older trucks in general and the reasons to own one vs new; I think with most people with common sense are going to start going your described route as most realize vehicles are a daily life tool and do not need to be fancy, just practical for their needs🙂 With that particular 4.7L engine, just stay on top of the maintenance as that version seems to implode itself if oil change intervals are not kept on target.
I have a 2010 Dodge Ram with a 3.7 v6 and 160000...best purchase I've ever made..I keep her going with normal maintenance and she starts every time ( winters in Kansas can be brutal), but she keeps ticking...old steel rules
Wrecked my civic back in 2022. Figured it was time to get a truck since I was starting my handyman business with other side jobs that would need me to carry more tools. Bought my late grandfather’s 03 tundra! Does everything I need as far as what I need out of a truck. Easy to work on and the reliability of Toyota… priceless! Ironic that all my friends with newer trucks are always calling me to help them fix them. Firm believer in buying what you need over wants, but to each his own.
I have an 05 ram turbo diesel. Same body style 280k miles original injectors, clutch, etc. manual transmission, manual transfer case selector, truly a dinosaur but still ticks like a clock, a mechanical masterpiece
Great ride it’s a keeprr
put a tracking device in it. mine got stolen for the engine
Dam that sucks. They won’t get far if they attempted
I have an 01 sierra which has been a great truck for work, parts are cheap and abundant it's also very easy to work on, Ill stick with the old stuff, the more features the more likely something will fail
Easy, because that truck Brand new is $90,000 brand new in Canada today! Keep driving that thing until the wheels fall off!
The whole point of taking care of your vehicle is so the wheels don't fall off, this term has to be the dumbest thing u hear around the internet still.
Yeah ,bad time to be a car salesman or dealer.
I purchased a 94 dodge diesel manual 4x4 with 80kms $25,000 in 1996.
I just gifted to my dear son.
The truck was redone at a cost of$12,000. No bondo milage is 517,000 kms. Runs and looks great. I owned it for 28 years ,never once did I ever regret it. I loved that truck.
My 03 Dodge ram engine started smoking it had 300k. I went and replaced it myself $500 engine. And couple hours of my time and it was back on the road in one day. Now it has 321k miles
I love his honesty & intellect and have been following him “unofficially” for awhile.
Today I’m a registered follower
Keep going!
I'm 52 with a 2002 Toyota estima JDM minivan, 2.4 petrol, auto etc. I paid £1500 that's it and it works and I can park it anywhere and not worry- I would add to your video the fact that the old cars are so comfy, soft suspension, puffy valour seats, bigger wall tyres, slushy gearbox which shifts like butter, heavier gauge metal and parts, heavy duty plastics, interior lights that sometimes last the life of the car 😂 great video!
Before the pandemic I was planning on trading in two of my vehicles and buying a new one.
But with the current situation I decided to fix what I had.
I just replaced the radiator and hoses on my 99 Toyota with 198K miles.
I have replaced tires, brakes, struts and now they all are great. And cost wise, a mere fraction of the price of a new one.
All paid for, all mine.
You are a wise man with sage advice. I too own an older 2005 Nissan Titan with the bullet proof 5.7L Endurance V8 mated to a simple 4 speed auto with O/D and tow mode. The key is MAINTENANCE, Maintenance and Maintenance.. I am not a mechanic and some things get pricey but it is MINE and NO truck payment. It is a base model but that is the way I like my trucks as I grew up on a farm and know what a p/u truck is for, not a 100,000 limousine. Happy Holidays and keep up the good work!.
I bought a 2010 f150 4.6 with 92000 miles For 8,000Good body no rush Runs great Very happy, I drive 40 miles to work everyday No problems, Completely agree with you
1998 f150,, 2005 autoride suburban lt and my 2006 toyota matrix...all fix-it-uppers ...proud to work on older vehicles that are paid off!
You’re winning big time!! Love it!
Thank you for posting this, I have a 2010 Toyota Tundra that I bought 5 or 6 years ago. Today it has 180,000 miles on it and no signs of stopping!
My 1999 F150 still looks good, starts easy, runs good, brakes and steering good. A cheap up to date in dash entertainment radio that will play my mp3 and a cover for the worn out driver's seat and it became my daily driver. I noticed my dog doesn't care what he rides in as long as he gets to ride in it.
And you don't mind the dog jumping in there with muddy paws. I have a newer suv, and a old one I prefer when we are in the old one bc I don't give a damn about a stain, or mess.
Sold my 1999 F150 in 2019. I do miss it
I paid $26K for my '03 Ram, in '04 with 6K miles. It's got 211,000 miles on it now. It's never made me walk, or even cost me much money for repairs at all. Every time I drive it, it makes me smile. I'm past the point of giving a damn what anyone thinks so, It'll be the last truck I buy.
I'm here to tell ya a ram w over 200k is on its last leg. You will be rebuilding it or getting a new one within a cpl years. There only gona run so long
@@REDNECKROOTS - I'll be sure to let you know when it rolls over 300K.
I agree! I love the old stuff. I have an 04 Saturn 4 cylinder 5 speed with 336,000 miles on it. It came from Virginia and had no rust. I'm going to have a rust proofed.. it's great! I have other cars, all older, nothing newer than 1988..
My old 2006 Chevrolet HHR had a dying transmission and engine so I upgraded to a 2011 Chevrolet HHR for about $5,000. Fixes and a new radio takes that up to almost $8,500, but it runs and it's all paid for and safe! I've been in debt before and driving a new car doesn't give me the peace of mind of having no debt and no $1,000 a month payment!
today m1200, 1500 1700 and more.
Great topic, I went to school for HVAC(many yrs ago) and I ask the teacher what is the best brand.
He said buy the best brand and the cheapest model no minimal options.
My father took my 96 OBS k1500 old school. It’s got an old school carb 350. Not its not factory, but it’s simple and just runs.
I drive an old square body one ton. Almost 700,000 k , fourth engine. For some reason I’m in love with it.
I couldn’t agree more. I bought a new 1998 Chevy C1500. It is still in excellent shape with 394,000 miles on it. It is very dependable and I still use it to tow my 20 ft bay boat between Houston and Galveston. My plan is to continue to drive the truck for the rest of my life. New trucks do not interest me at all.
My 1977 F250 has served me well for the last 20 years.300000 miles later we are getting ready to go on a trip this afternoon. Keep the oil changed an air in the tires. Gas mileage not as good as some of the newer stuff but still cheaper than payments. And a thing some people don't think about is the difference in insurance.
Excellent video as always. You're the MAN !!!!
I appreciate that
I own a 2013 Chrysler 300S AWD 3.6L V6 that I bought new. I’m 72 and don’t drive much. Everything still works like new. I have just over 32,000 miles on it and I have no plans to trade it in for a new car any time soon.
The only person I have to impress, with my truck or anything else, is me, when the right vehicle comes along buy it as a spare, have 2 (or more)beaters. Add in the AAA 200 mile tow. Life is good
I like owning beaters I call it my cheap fleet. I have 3 and they all run fine. NO payments, cheap insurance
@ exactly, and who cares if my 2001 f150 gets a shopping lot ding , or the Kids throw up in it. My biggest repair bill is less than a monthly payment. Payment are slavery
I get what your saying, I have a buddy and he drove old cars his whole life but recently said he's buying a brand new truck before he dies. You only live once so enjoy it!
I bought a 2011 Sierra 2500HD 150k miles on odometer (6.0 gasser, no AFM) was garage kept, doesn't even have rocker rust and its a northern vehicle! 7 grand, couldn't be happier.
Dang! That's a hell of a deal!
@@1Perfect_Dark In theory, but the transmission could go unannounced and turn a really good buy into a pretty bad one
Hell yeah!
4.7 in my '09 Dakota 200000 miles still running strong looks great. No payments.
Agree 100%
I will never own a new car again due to manufacturers making them much more difficult to work on and adding complex systems I don't want. The spyware installed in new vehicles is another good reason. Insurance savings too. You HAVE to fully insure a 80-100k vehicle. 10k vehicle...liability only. I really wonder when the public is going to wake up and start a run on pre 2010 vehicles...
Amen the same reason I drive my Toyota Sienna 326,000 MI can haul so much always starts so reliable cheap to keep a good old pickup truck is something you just can't beat.
What year & trim level is your Sienna ?
I encounter your video by scrolling on UA-cam based on the title I thought I was going to see something more like from the 90s and 80s perhaps 70s but these vehicles made in the 2000s described as an old truck it makes me feel old 😂 I remember them when they were brand spanking new. I remember back in those days when I was a younger fella, older generation used to say the new vehicles were not even close in reliability and durability as the old ones from their time. I wonder what will the future generation will say about in 20 years from today’s Technology. Being said I totally agree with you 💯 👍
You are definitely right about driving an older vehicle.
I bought a 2003 f150 with 350,000 kms and brand new tires for $1000. That was 6 years ago and I am happy every time I look at the current 480,000 kms and it always starts and has never stranded me once. I found another one a lot like it in even nicer shape for $1600 and it is parked in a barn waiting for its turn. That should get me to the end of my own road so I'm all set !
dont say that. makes me sad.
2011 F150 with a 5.0, 2008 Honda Element and a 2006 Corvette.. I have all styles and they are so lovely to work on. No payments and life is so much better.
You shouldn't have so many keys attached to your ignition key because over time the added weight putting down on that ignition lock will wear it out. Those Dodge 4.7 liter engines had lots of problems with warped cylinder heads.
I'm 62, i drive a 1989 GMC Sierra....there's loads of spare 350 motors and i can rebuild the 700R4 transmission myself. Last truck I'll ever own....all you need is a solid rust free frame to bolt off of, which in texas is easy to do.
We bought a 2006 Cadillac DTS, and I can agree; it's highly reliable, and very simple and straightforward. In two years, we've only had to fix little things; other than that, we're happy with our Caddy.
I agree I drive a 95 Camry le no car payment and simple to fix and keeps money in the bank.
My new favorite channel guy is spot on
Excellent video. Your perspective is enlightening 👍🏼
Still have my 15 years old Kia Borrego with 370,000 km on it, with no rust, doesn't even burn a drop of oil, incredible, even Toyota's are burning oil.
My first truck was a 03 ram, had the same arrow topper on it too. Loved it but eventually had some electrical gremlins I couldn't solve and was extremely rusty so it went to the wreckers last year. Ol Rusty Rhonda treated me well.
I have a 2004 Buick LeSabre with 209k miles. Best car I’ve owned.
I really wanted a LeSabre for my next car, but I couldn't find one for under $3K, so I ended up with an '05 Toyota Camry instead. 256K miles on her. In the next couple years, I'll be getting an older GM G body FWD or W body for a replacement. Would love a 00-05 LeSabre or late Pak Avenue.
@ I paid 1800 for mine.
I have a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq that was over $80k after taxes and I hate that I have to park so far away to ensure nobody dings it or scratches it out of spite. But then I have a 2002 Ford Explorer that’s built like a tank and has plenty of scratches. I don’t care AT ALL if it gets scratched or if I hit a pothole. It’s nice not having to worry about that. Like they say, the things you own end up owning you and that’s true. I love not having to worry about a payment or scratches
Just bought my first brand new vehicle last year at the ripe old age of 43. Spent my whole life driving older cars. And while I loved them, I don't miss having to deal with the headache of constantly turning the wrench. But if I had to recommend an older vehicle.... anything Toyota from the 80s. I owned several Supras and Celicas from the 80s and every single one of them were bulletproof, reliable, and fun to drive.
As for my new vehicle, I bought a 23 Gladiator Mojave. I pay about $1k a month. I personally have no issues with the payments but that's my situation. The 3.6 pentastar is fairly reliable at this point. The 8 speed auto is great and reliable. Everything on it is simple and easy to work on IMO. But I'm a trained automotive technician. Granted I've worked on the railroad for 16 years but I stay up to date with my automotive education. I don't fully agree with the sentiment that all new technology is bad etc... Yes CVTs are largely garbage. But other things like infotainment systems and such I don't mind.
Saint I think you're missing the point, but that's OK. You being a trained automotive tech and driving a new vehicle kind of waist money, because you would for sure benefit from driving used autos. Maybe someday you will change your attitude.
@jerrykimbrough539 I've driven used vehicles my whole life. I've had to wrench on my own rides since before I could legally drive. Now my body is beaten up after a life in shops and 16 years railroading. Sorry but I just don't feel like working on my car anymore when I don't have to. I'm wealthy and can afford for someone else to do it.
@wusaint you did your time, sir! Enjoy.
You Nailed it !!
Thanks you
Nothing wrong with that truck Mark , I used to have one just like that but two door , and loved it … I bought 2015 S550 for $28K … and love it , it’s my dream car , and I enjoy working on it , it’s my new hobby , just bought Autel diagnostic tool , and looking forward to start learning diagnostics , and working as much as I can on my cars , I also have 2016 Porsche Cayenne , and my daughter has 2022 Dodge Challenger, so that Autel should pay for itself in no time … I plan on buying oil extractor pump and start doing my own oil changes too … I enjoy working on my cars , I’m having fun and saving money at the same time …and that truck you have looks like it would be blast to work on
Thanks. Yes its a solid runner
You can work on European cars though. Average Joe's should stay away from them.
How the hell is a 2015 model year your dream car? You made yourself dream of that. You make money just to give it away to rich white man
the oil extractor from HF hooks right up to the dipstick in your s550. it is the green metal tank one.
Best used truck to buy today that will last you a decade or more. For around 15k. Is a 2015 to 2017 f150 xl with the 3.5 n/a (no turbo) with the 6 speed transmission. Paint doesn’t peel on them and they don’t have rust holes in them since they are aluminum. This truck will look good for many years to come. And you’ll be trouble free in the mean time
Good example, your Dodge with standard heater controls the fan speed resister is worth about $25.
A Lincoln Navigator with digital climate control thr similar fan speed control is about $300.00.
Both vehicles deliver heat & cooling and are comfortable.
I am driving a 07 Toyota yaris with 395k miles on it no car payment over 15 years i change my oil by myself thank you to UA-cam i don't care what people think about me. Do what is best for you tips for financial freedom.
I bought a tiny subcompact hatchback to work as an uber in 2019, new. I tought it was going to fall apart in a couple of years. It still works like a clock. I'm driving that little thing until there is nothing left.
I'm 25 and got over my new car phase in 2021. Bought a brand new Chevy Spark. Well, guess what? The Lexis Nexis scandal happened, where GM sold driving data to insurance companies. I was forced to sell my new car because I couldn't afford $500 a MONTH for insurance. And guess what, I'm not even farting in the direction of a GM dealership or car again in my life. I just Bought a 2014 Focus ST and am never looking back. Even when the Turbo or engine goes, I'm replacing it and trucking on. I'm not buying any car made after 2020 until all the tracking software becomes so obsolete as to be useless to the manufacturers. Or unless I can disable it in hardware.
2016 VW passat. 300,000. Runs great and I will run it until it is dead.
A man after my own heart, I agree on all stated points especially simplicity (KISS) and you can take that to the bank!
... and why I'll never drive a new truck.
I have owned more than 60 vehicles and I can count on one hand the number of them that were brand new, so I have decades of hands on experience owning second hand 'beaters'.
I didn't get into trucks until the late 1900's when I bought a high mileage '96 V6 Toyota T100, a few years later I bought a one year old 2002 V8 Toyota Tundra. I sold the T100 a few years later and I am still driving the ultra reliable 2002 today. Back in 2017 I bought myself a 3 owner high mileage 2007 5.7L V8 Tundra for cheap and I proceeded to transform it into my sport truck for the street. I put 45,000 miles on it before a head gasket blew at 315,000 miles... it made economic sense for me to replace the engine with a low mileage used engine, so that's what I did with the help of my friend that is a master diagnostic mechanic with Toyota and has his own shop at home.
Both Toyota trucks are fairly basic rust free regular cab SR5 trucks... I change the oil and flush the cooling system more often that what is recommended and both are easily capable of going for many years and many more thousands of miles. One thing that I recommend to anyone driving an older truck or car and plans to keep driving it for years to come: Buy the rubber parts/components that can and will wear out with OEM parts sooner than later, because you may discover that these OEM parts are being discontinued at a rapid rate. Formed hoses on the engine, steering rack bushing and any rubber boots, control arm bushings or control arms with bushings, etc... I have replaced just about all of the rubber hoses, bushing and even the belt moldings on my 2002 some were discontinued... I am currently buying what rubber parts I can find for my 2007 so I have them when I need them.
Yes there are aftermarket parts, but OEM is usually the way to go.
I drive a 2012 chevy 😂. Runs like a dream, 170k miles and no payment. 2013 civic, same. Home paid off, smile daily and retired at 45. 😂
Show off and government mandates killed all good cars
Thats perfect. If its a good runner, than gotta keep going
@@greathey1234 Show off and government mandates killed all good cars
Retired at 45? Are you ex-military?
@@metalmike570 bingo
I have a 2015 hyundai accent and just bought a 2005 v6 ford ranger. If I buy another one itll be a box truck.
All good points. One of the big benefits of getting a new vehicle is advanced safety features which can save money for insurance and potential repair costs for low speed impacts (automatic emergency braking)
Great information.Being honest.You showing public you don't need all the extras.God bless.Thank you.
For us old motorheads owning an old truck is a smart decision. My 1996 Chevy Silverado K2500 with 250K miles will handle everything I do. Unless you have a need to pull 20K pounds, owning an old truck is a wise choice.
I drive a 91 f150 I6 300. I paid $800 about 15 years ago. Every part I replace, I get from autozone with a lifetime warranty. It has 425k but still runs like a top,no smoke, and you can balance a coin on the plenum with the engine at 3500 rpm. Cold AC and a loud radio, what more do you need.
I purchased a six-year-old Dodge power waggon many years ago in Edmonton Alberta I’m the second owner I occasionally buy and sell cars and honestly, I don’t see any advantage to buying a new vehicle. You could move to a small town outside of Edmonton and find a house that needs renovations for the same price as you buy a new truck.
When I purchased my power waggon when it was six years old, that was in 2012 and I paid $8000 for the truck it was a great deal all I’ve had to fix his ball joints and your standard fix and now the truck has been heavily modified with of course, lift kits Your standard 35 inch tires. Why would I want to pay $1000 a month with $20,000 down . I have $1000 a month child support payments plus dance plus other things, etc. so! So about $1500 a month on average just to entertain a young girl that’s my daughter can’t afford a new truck. Don’t wanna work more because I can’t get that money back. I can’t get that time back that I’ve lost with buying a new truck.
When I purchased my power waggon when it was six years old, that was in 2012 and I paid $8000 for the truck it was a great deal all I’ve had to fix his ball joints and your standard fix and now the truck has been heavily modified with of course, lift kits Your standard 35 inch tires. Why would I want to pay $1000 a month with $20,000 down . I have $1000 a month child support payments plus dance plus other things, etc. so! So about $1500 a month on average just to entertain a young girl that’s my daughter can’t afford a new truck. Don’t wanna work more because I can’t get that money back. I can’t get that time back that I’ve lost with buying a new truck.
Right now my garage I have a 2008 F350 with a cam phaser issue. I purchased this truck barely running for $500. If I have to put in a motor into it I will but I am doing the camp phase and spark plugs. everything else looks in specso for under $2000 plus tires I have a F350 quad cab a foot truck box why because I’m mechanically inclined and I can fix vehicles myself I have no problem changing a motor or transmission.
I completely agree with you, I have a truck just like yours minus the bed topper and I never have to worry about whether it will start or not
I have had an 07 Durrango with 250K miles have had it since 2009. 4.7L. The main reason for new vehicles is safety features, cannot duplicate them in an old vehicle. But I love the simple knobs and buttons like you do! I like your take on autonomy too. Government has mandated better gas mileage, this is where all the new small engine turbos have come from. Customers have not asked for these changes.
the safety features are no match for real steal bumpers
I’ve got four children in car seats, mommy has her minivan with the same, paid cash 6500 for that, paid 5500 for my Ford excursion 05, even got the car seat seats used probably 20% of cost. I just can’t imagine spending almost $200,000 just to drive us around to the grocery store and occasionally small trips, yeah, I spent a little bit more in fuel, but I never have any issues and I love my vehicles, especially my excursion
Absolutely agree. I'm trying to buy a new truck right now and the biggest roadblock is my mind telling me the old trucks will do what I do now on the other hand the new trucks will do what I want to do.
I have a PAID Off 2014 V8 5.7 4x4 Offroad Tundra that I've TRD Customized. Nothing else on the road that I'd want more. It's got all the looks, power, sound and reliability. It's my GOAT truck
Love this video and that old Dodge in this video I wouldn’t even have looked at it in 2003 but today these trucks are gems. I would buy one today because today in 2024 most manufacturers are producing garbage.
96 C1500. Almost to 400,000 miles. Original drivetrain except for a torque convertor and some accessory drive stuff. Bought when graduating High School. Still drive it today. I'm 42. My money goes into my house and land, and a project car. Not some depreciating vehicle that won't last nowadays.
Well said!! Loved this video man!!
Appreciate it!
I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500, a 1995 Chevy S10, and a 1985 Oldsmobile. All my old vehicles are in running condition & are daily drivers.
Old is the new norm! The older generations of trucks, bikes, ovens, and other tools possess a human touch that feels increasingly rare today-just like the older generations of people. Yes, they were built by humans, often with imperfections or flaws, but it's precisely these characteristics that give them a soul, a tangible connection to their creators. In contrast, newer objects, much like the younger generations, often lack that depth of character and warmth.
Ok boomer
You sound exactly like me. I don't know why these manufacturers won't listen to many of us that don't want the wiz-bang features. We just want quality that can be maintained and accessed. No turbos, no cylinder deactivation and no VVT. Sometimes I think I'm the crazy one when all our friends are driving new vehicles. Funny though, at 59, I'm the only one of us that's a retired engineer! I bought a new Tacoma in 2002. It's so simple and reliable; about to turn 300,000 miles with no issues! I like that the Ford SuperDutys still are not turbo charged (gas ones) but they are starting to load these up with a bunch of unwanted features as well. And prices are way too expensive for me to have to put up with all the unnecessary bloat they try to sell with their vehicles. They can keep them; I'll keep mine until the finish line.
Multi decade Ford Parts Manager here. I would NEVER own a newer vehicle out of warranty. I have had a front row seat to the insane repair costs. It’s not IF but WHEN you’re going to get your financial ass handed to you repairing these new overly complex vehicles. You know what dealership employees drive? Older, dependable vehicles for the most part. Not that we couldn’t afford a new vehicle, we just WON’T. I love my 2007 Lincoln. It’s paid for, rarely breaks, and when it does break it’s reasonable to repair.