I bought 2 Cheap Hot Hatches that could not be more different! Which is best?

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  • @ChopsGarage
    @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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  • @Hermantrueman
    @Hermantrueman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The fast forward button should be renamed car vertical button

  • @garywillcox9684
    @garywillcox9684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The YRV is worthy of a HUBNUT review

  • @hugobloemers4425
    @hugobloemers4425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The YRV is a neat car. I hope that who ever buys it will take good care of it.

  • @douglasstarr5620
    @douglasstarr5620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a Charade GTTI was a hoot but the engine was pants once it got over 50,000 miles.

  • @MrMooky66
    @MrMooky66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sound quality much better in the yrv. Did you forget the mic in the twingo?

  • @georgewaddell6553
    @georgewaddell6553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Something to be said about build quality that a fairly new Renault Twingo has more rattles than a 2004 Diahatsu. Don't get me wrong I am on my second Renault Kadjar but it looks to me like the Twingo was built down to a budget. I'd say rust issues aside the YRV is probably going to be around in the future as a collectable.

  • @GrumpyToffee
    @GrumpyToffee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You only need to see the smile it put on Lee's face to know that the YRV is the keeper 😀

  • @acorndogs904
    @acorndogs904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We had one of the
    Young Recreational Vehicles back in the day it was a 2004 great car for the wife and kids. The auto box was great good on fuel.

  • @kevinparr4823
    @kevinparr4823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I remember looking at one of the YRV back in the day .. but I was buying a house at the time and couldn't afford it. As I recall they were Toyota engine and gearboxes 👍👍

    • @TheMentalblockrock
      @TheMentalblockrock 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it the same engine as the Starlet Glanza???

    • @kevinparr4823
      @kevinparr4823 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheMentalblockrock not sure it was a very long time ago lol but I remember it was a Toyota engine

    • @TheMentalblockrock
      @TheMentalblockrock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kevinparr4823 I looked it up, and no it's an early Yaris engine.

    • @cullmaster7361
      @cullmaster7361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheMentalblockrock No. it’s a Daihatsu made engine. K3-VET with forged pistons and Chain driven 😉

  • @GrumpyToffee
    @GrumpyToffee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RIP earphone users when we get to the sponsor 🤣

  • @xguboekoberav1980
    @xguboekoberav1980 ปีที่แล้ว

    Used to own one of those YRV turbo’s, it came from Germany so had the Gtti badging on it. Very fun when on boost, and rather quick from a stand-still…plenty of giggles and upsets gapping ‘real’ cars from the stoplights. But cornering…that’s not it’s strongsuit, it is quite bad at that part actually….real bad handling through the twisties when you up the speeds, and always bracing with the legs to keep you from downright sliding right off the seat. Also, gearbox is fun but the converter will crap out fairly soon when regularly shifting under full load. And then there is the rust-issue, a big issue on all of them!

  • @jontallon73
    @jontallon73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Be great to compare these two to my Up! GTI, I've always thought of it as a modern day GT-ti

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Up GTI I hear good things about

    • @jontallon73
      @jontallon73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ChopsGarage I'll have to bring it down next time I'm in the South West

    • @Isaki138
      @Isaki138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Up GTI is a smaller Golf4 with the usual very restricting VW traction control, killing all the fun. Only deactivated by pulling the ABS fuse. Too bad because I really like the dimensions.
      Seems like Mazda is the only econobox brand that has unrestricting traction control on basic models.

  • @ianjoyce5120
    @ianjoyce5120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    HubNut would go mental for the wipers on the Twingo!

  • @stephenhollingsworth2530
    @stephenhollingsworth2530 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should keep the YRV... modify it, big wheels lowered suspension, silly exhaust, chameleon wrap... would it be awful? yes! would it be good fun? also, yes!

  • @kevincross9206
    @kevincross9206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Definitely the YRV, purely for the grin factor. The Twingo only has one thing against it, it’s a Renault! (Bring on the haters 🤣)

  • @Davidand-Goliath
    @Davidand-Goliath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    James i forgot to say the YRV Turbo had Daihatsu uk had a recall on some the rear Anti Roll strut could break so they reinforced it mine had been done already.

    • @cullmaster7361
      @cullmaster7361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also that the parts catalogue is wrong for the brake discs. The YRV turbo uses the same ones used on the Copen. Not the standard size YRV discs 👍🏻😉

  • @jimmyjt16
    @jimmyjt16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the Twingo has a cambelt. I recently sold a Clio GT with the same engine and that was a belt.

    • @olli-pekkavuorinen1187
      @olli-pekkavuorinen1187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, the K4M-engine. Probably also variable inlet cam timing.

  • @adamh7588
    @adamh7588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My vote would be for the Daihatsu. As i once owned the Charade GTI for 12 years. Still miss it tbh. A Shame when Daihatsu pulled out of the UK many years ago

  • @simonlatham5110
    @simonlatham5110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YRV for me too, but minus the turbo transfers (Wolf in sheeps......The Twingo is far too obvious!), purely to pee off the souped up Gary Boys in the outside lane at the lights for the occasional bit of middle aged mischief and amusement! Easy to park too (Never been good at parking cars, despite a 28 year HGV1 driving career!). Cheers James 👍

  • @hammyhamster4045
    @hammyhamster4045 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The gearbox is a cvt hence the smooth changes. Originally would of been a stock car and they were converted to turbo spec in the uk by dealers apparently . Shame daihatsu are no longer here in the uk. They made some quite weird and quirky cars

    • @cullmaster7361
      @cullmaster7361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope. The YRV Turbo was 140BHP in Japan. For the U.K the car was de-tuned for emissions (Same as what Subaru did to the WRX and STI cars for U.K sale). Daihatsu U.K officially imported 230 of them into the U.K. Daihatsu U.K only slightly modified the YRV Turbo, by slapping a Turbo 130 decal on the sides as well as putting on a rear underside anti-roll bar. This also meant a lot of cars going back to dealerships for updated brackets, which were prone to snapping under load. Also they put in the twin exhausts. If you look carefully on the left hand side rear bumper. You can see the cut that was made by Daihatsu U.K for this. In Japan they were single exhausts.

  • @kyle_c936
    @kyle_c936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    YRV stands for Young Recreational Vehicle (seriously!) - not many people know that. 😎Thought about buying one BITD (that's how I found out what YRV stood for) but never got as far as a test drive. Seems well engineered, though, and fun to drive, and it's still a nice looking car. It'll be a good car for somebody.

    • @highpath4776
      @highpath4776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr Young ?

    • @acorndogs904
      @acorndogs904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct we had one 14 years ago

  • @leyland272
    @leyland272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    u need a mic chop sound not great,

  • @julianhicks3788
    @julianhicks3788 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, 2 amazing little motors, I'm with you James, the YRV is a cracker!

  • @michaelwaite6725
    @michaelwaite6725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My brother had a diahatsu GTI turbo from new in 1984 early one , pretty basic but went like stink

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had one, proper handful lol

  • @SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES
    @SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi 👋🏼 chops you get good cars so this might be something you might enjoy it’s a little challenge of starting with £1000 or less and flipping up to a supercar…I’m sure you will enjoy the challenge..and get some good content for us.

    • @rickysihtractorfan9304
      @rickysihtractorfan9304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's already doing it. Starting with a VW Up

    • @SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES
      @SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice i didn’t know 👌🏼👌🏼has he sold the VW UP yet?

    • @rickysihtractorfan9304
      @rickysihtractorfan9304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not sure, like the Yeti it's been forgotten a bit. Look at 'Mega Update! What's happening at Chops Garage?' from the 26th May

    • @MrTrev2507
      @MrTrev2507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES , he hasn’t started it yet 😃

    • @markfoden765
      @markfoden765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES he's no where near yet as always to busy🤣

  • @PatrickTCAPIreland
    @PatrickTCAPIreland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Got to go Daihatsu, weird JDM goodness!

  • @awgroom
    @awgroom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good comparison video James

  • @StewartJ2022
    @StewartJ2022 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    James, you need to take both to the track.

  • @Retirement_Life
    @Retirement_Life 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James, pleeeeeeeeaaaassseeeeee sort out a wireless mic for your in-car recordings! 😜

  • @Davidand-Goliath
    @Davidand-Goliath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi James i had one of the last Daihatsu YRV Turbos it was a 2005 reg and i was lucky it only had done 4000 miles and i was in the yellow i used to get so many people looking at it and like you say it made you smile i really miss that car and it was a 1.3 cvt step auto and worked really well.
    Although i like my Abarth which does have paddle shift 5 gears i still have some pics of my Daihatsu i also had an old school back in the day Daihatsu charade GT TI 1ltr 3 cylinder turbo 0.60 7.7 secs very rare now.

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I had a Charade GTTI mental car

    • @Davidand-Goliath
      @Davidand-Goliath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChopsGarage yes it was some car mags said it sounded like a Porsche rear engine 911 its a shame Daihatsu has stopped selling new cars in Europe although Toyota i think owns them now. James i also had a new 1987 Suzuki Swift GTI twin cam 16 that was so quick for a 1.3.

    • @Davidand-Goliath
      @Davidand-Goliath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That last reply showed how old i am but never too old to have an Abarth Turimo what a great car this is it reminds me of being old school hot hatch.

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love French cars so I naturally lean towards the Renault - however that YRV looks so interesting - there used to be several around here where I live when we moved here about 25 years ago - 4x4 version if my memory serves me right - there used to be a few Justy 4x4's too and I saw a 4x4 Swift recently - @2012 vintage I think. Like where you live James people value a 4x4 vehicle to get through the bad weather but they can't afford £100k on a leather clad Range Rover gin palace only to ruin it and if they het a Defender its usually something of an eyesore to look at but does a job lol.
    ps
    shame HubNut isn't passing by he'd love a play with that YRV I bet.

    • @kimmohietala5359
      @kimmohietala5359 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hubnut did not kit like it. He tried to...

  • @bevangarner
    @bevangarner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With the car vertical revenue, can we have a microphone for the in car parts. Really letting the quality of your videos down. Love the channel but hate having to turn the volume up then down whilst watching in bed 🤣

  • @sammytheseal2307
    @sammytheseal2307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You missed out the most important feature on the Twingo; the funky wipers!
    Maybe I've just been watching too much hubnut!? 😅

  • @danielrussell446
    @danielrussell446 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done James a great video of these two really rare cars and a good comparison video dihatsu made some excellent quirky cars and it’s a shame that it left the UK
    the renault has an impeccable pedigree and gordini are long renowned hope both find really good homes

  • @TheTwingoChannel
    @TheTwingoChannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The drive in the twingo barely got into the power band. They are pretty tame below 3k revs... Its a car that need to be grabbed by the scruff of the neck and revved till the green light comes on.

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trouble is engine note does nothing to encourage you to rev

    • @TheTwingoChannel
      @TheTwingoChannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChopsGarage In stock form they are quiet.. ive put a K-tec racing exhaust on my two sounds more fruity.. Clio 182, 172, 200 etc all are faily quiet in stock form but are proper rev monsters.. The change gear light is there to encourage revving.. It is a different beast to the suzuki that is pretty rattly (and out or torque) at high revs. They are noisy yappy terriers :)

    • @davidjohnchapman09
      @davidjohnchapman09 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had a twingo 133 and on cup version there was a small factory rubber bung you could pull out on the side of the air box which gave you more of an induction sound

  • @paulmoore6345
    @paulmoore6345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The yrv looks fun

  • @neilwalsh4058
    @neilwalsh4058 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea to do a head to head. Absolutely loving the YRV, what a bag full of turbo charged Japanese oddness but all the better for it. Not a fan of French cars ,so only one winner for me and your reactions would suggest the same?
    Amazes me though, both are 2 to 3 decades after the advent of the 'hot hatch' and with all the supposed advances in technology, an 80's Uno Turbo would paste the pair of them in the traffic light gran prix

    • @FatHead1979
      @FatHead1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes and the main reason being weight due to modern safety features. You have a head on high impact crash in a modern car and you've got a good chance of walking away from it, do that is an 80's Uno and well...it's not going to end well.

    • @neilwalsh4058
      @neilwalsh4058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FatHead1979 sadly that's bred the 'invincible behind a wheel' syndrome, where people think they can drive how they want and the car will always save them. In some cases it does which is a good thing , but it doesn't teach them how to drive safely and with consideration for other road users.
      Back in the 80's we were more interested in turbos, wheels, colours, models and maybe what stereo it had , kids now care about connecting and charging their phones to it, reversing cameras and how many airbags their characterless blobs have.
      I feel blessed to have had my formative driving years in cars with character (and plenty of faults). Modern stuff is a doddle to drive , far more reliable, but not one excites me.

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes Uno turbo cracking car

  • @peterdaniels854
    @peterdaniels854 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video. The best one yet

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh cool, glad you enjoyed

  • @sqweki2008
    @sqweki2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Review the video, you won’t smiling much driving the Twingo, the YRV on the other hand, Cheshire Cat springs to mind🤣 (that would be my choice too)

  • @gc5384
    @gc5384 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two good fun cars James

  • @stevo4649
    @stevo4649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thankyou James another enjoyable video..👍👍

  • @willtaylor6112
    @willtaylor6112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Daihatsu yrv turbo without a doubt, easily tuneable to get a serious amount of hp for such a small car (basically a Toyota starlet GT turbo as same engine) and looks a bit nicer, Renault looks plasticy and cheap which is a she as they used to make some really decent cars, not to much now.

    • @cullmaster7361
      @cullmaster7361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The YRV turbo has a K3-VET engine. Definitely NOT the same as STARLET GT engine 🙄 Yes a Toyota fully owns Daihatsu these days. But back when the YRV was lit they only owned a small percentage. 👍🏻

    • @cullmaster7361
      @cullmaster7361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had a 2003 one. Finding someone to map them was a total nightmare 😳 Managed to find a Indy garage who specialised in RX-7’s who put a superchips piggy back box on. Managed 150BHP but the issue is the small inter cooler. It gets mega hot 🥵. You need a front mount inter cooler 👍🏻

    • @willtaylor6112
      @willtaylor6112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cullmaster7361 still it's a 1.3 turbo with plenty punch, would have thought it was same as in terios which is a Toyota unit. GT turbo engine for fraction of price of GT turbo nowadays

    • @willtaylor6112
      @willtaylor6112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bet that shifted, shame they rust so badly

    • @cullmaster7361
      @cullmaster7361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@willtaylor6112 Yep. Surprised a Scooby STI from standstill 😉YRV is a great get in and drive car 👍🏻

  • @Lou_Kyr
    @Lou_Kyr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another cool video James. Would be very tempted with your YRV but have few cars already.

  • @johnpritchard2772
    @johnpritchard2772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello 👋 James, quite interesting and entertaining video, two very different cars! I would put the YRV first choice as from your reaction to driving them. Also, to see your mechanic friend also having a test drive was great, maybe do this again on other test video s? Good to see the other cars you are working on. Looking forward to your next video 😉. Best wishes from Lincolnshire

    • @Amazingfeet
      @Amazingfeet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would you like to see me test drive this 🤣

  • @tettoproject
    @tettoproject 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much for the clio ??

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Twingo? Sold mate

  • @craigwhitehousedetailing5797
    @craigwhitehousedetailing5797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YRV all the way buddy 😉 but that's coming from a Materia owner, so yeah I'm biased towards Daihatsu

    • @David-wf1hr
      @David-wf1hr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yup i'm a japanese car fanboy. had to go to suzuki for my fix when daihatsu left the uk. had a yrv premium and sirion and almost bought a materia. They just have bags of character and were uber reliable

    • @cullmaster7361
      @cullmaster7361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Material was the YRV successor 👍🏻

  • @jagjay8033
    @jagjay8033 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    in my 20s i had old versions of these a Renault 5 gordini turbo and Daihatsu charade turbo both fun cars and i had a fiat uno turbo also they would be worth a fortune now😄

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My mate has a Gordini turbo, cracking car

  • @johnmoloney5296
    @johnmoloney5296 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sound quality in yrv much better seems a quieter car roo

  • @toomanyhugs83
    @toomanyhugs83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're making me want the YRV! Would you take a 52plate Yaris SR as part-ex?! Hehe!

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure love a Yaris

    • @toomanyhugs83
      @toomanyhugs83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChopsGarage it's a great little car, shame I can't send you a pic on here

  • @markfoden765
    @markfoden765 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome pair of hot hatches but as I recall you may have already sold them so that's good news👍

  • @adrianwilliams717
    @adrianwilliams717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try a Diahatsu Charade 1.0L GTti turbo!! Can be an underpants changer!! 😁

  • @parantodd775
    @parantodd775 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a yellow one and it rotted through which is a real shame as it was phenomenal

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saw the Tiktok bud

    • @cullmaster7361
      @cullmaster7361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too Bud! Modified it with a lot of JDM parts, including powered folded door mirrors 👍🏻

  • @roystonvehicles9129
    @roystonvehicles9129 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video mate, is that a bag of stuff for breakdowns?

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol, code reader, jump pack , water everytime

    • @roystonvehicles9129
      @roystonvehicles9129 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChopsGarage really good idea bud.

  • @davidscarrett3804
    @davidscarrett3804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video but could you do something about your microphone on road tests please.

  • @jeta1f35
    @jeta1f35 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    mild reamp ... none turbo .... are we sure ??

  • @Cayres9
    @Cayres9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just so sad the Japanese never rust proof their cars , so most have rotted away , I always wanted a Suzuki Alto RSZ but there's literally none left due to them rotting away , so sad , so it is a minor miracle the YRV is still with us and not in a scrap yard.

  • @kimmohietala5359
    @kimmohietala5359 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    YRV should be called “Oh why? Rv”

  • @DaleSteel
    @DaleSteel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think these old Renaults will be collectible in future

  • @fatwalletboy2
    @fatwalletboy2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The YRV will be the faster car if that auto is decent

    • @cullmaster7361
      @cullmaster7361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      4 speed auto box. On manual mode you could get 30 out of 1st and up to 80MPH in 2nd 👍🏻😉

  • @dtm7533
    @dtm7533 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Premieres 8pm” - almost GofT territory! Great video as always, worth waiting for.👍🏻

  • @Blind-Dave
    @Blind-Dave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m surprised you sold the Twingo … thought you’d make it your 2nd track car and then sold the TT

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too much value to have in a toy and I prefer the Swift Sport

  • @Mgoblagulkablong
    @Mgoblagulkablong 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hate how the EU killed small cars with huge penalties and by subsiding heavy cars.

  • @Brian-om2hh
    @Brian-om2hh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Renault will either be snapped up by someone who recognises and appreciates the rarity of it. Or it could just as easily be bought by a spotty yoof...who wants to impress his girlfriend (she'll be called Leanne or Kelly). I think I only ever saw one more of those Daihatsu hatches. Although it wasn't a sporty one. This one seems like a real pocket rocket.

    • @johndeacetis4707
      @johndeacetis4707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spotty yoof to buy gordini ..I knew a glamorous half Croatian lady ..who wanted to sell .. in the 80 s ..a mk1 Renault 5 gordini ...she didn't marry a spotty youth. .

  • @jimmyquinn9639
    @jimmyquinn9639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another good video 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @priteshchampaneri5101
    @priteshchampaneri5101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those Renault engines are Belt driven

  • @willtaylor6112
    @willtaylor6112 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I so want that daihatsu

  • @willoates1258
    @willoates1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That YRV is soooooo ugly - its like a Peugeot tippee that a 5yr old has customised. Irrespective of performance, I would feel embarrassed to pull up in the lights in that 'thing' 🤮😀

  • @jayleigh7285
    @jayleigh7285 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ll never forget my fiat uno 1.3 turbo, that looks similar 😬

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg how much are they now

  • @ghobby6143
    @ghobby6143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    James, you look like Donkey Kong in Mario Kart sat in that Dahatsu. Must be the camera angle 😂

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol!! no its my girth lol

  • @davidcooks5265
    @davidcooks5265 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the channel ✌️ not so sure about the hot lol

  • @evguy2154
    @evguy2154 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    At no point while burning off postman pat did you exceed the 30mph speed limit.
    Stick to that story!

  • @IfInDoubt..
    @IfInDoubt.. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Renault Engines are belt driven and known for VVT pulley failure...

    • @cullmaster7361
      @cullmaster7361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope. The K3-VET has a timing chain. It uses DVVT (DYNAMIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING) 😉

    • @IfInDoubt..
      @IfInDoubt.. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cullmaster7361 Really? I was convinced this was the same as the Megane 1.6 VVT unit! Amazed

    • @cullmaster7361
      @cullmaster7361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IfInDoubt.. are you talking Renault or Daihatsu? I’m talking about the Daihatsu 😉

  • @markpearson5488
    @markpearson5488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi James, come on mate sort the sound out, just watching as I speak, the Renault test drive could hardly hear you, spoils your content
    Mark

  • @mat-mat420
    @mat-mat420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    audio on your sponsor way way to high

  • @philipnewton7942
    @philipnewton7942 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    James
    Far too many road test.not enough videos reparing cars are you ever goi g to dothat little blue nissaan micra with doggy roof

  • @robertgibson7716
    @robertgibson7716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James i hope you dont get stung with this stuff your buying mate you have moved away from your original plan take care friend

  • @smoothmicra
    @smoothmicra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Daihatsu is the obvious choice. Get the crappy 'turbo' stickers removed and drive it as as a sleeper. It comes without a million French rattles. Come on, I mean, a small French hot hatch with a double stripe...🤮. Yuk!

    • @francollingborn4606
      @francollingborn4606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They're not crappy car stickers, they came as standard on the car

    • @danielrussell446
      @danielrussell446 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@francollingborn4606 totally agree it needs to stay as it is

  • @Tubs34
    @Tubs34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They aren’t really hot hatches..more luke warm and neither very good.

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I disagree.

    • @TheTwingoChannel
      @TheTwingoChannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So do i

    • @willtaylor6112
      @willtaylor6112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Daihatsu is same engine as Toyota starlet GT turbo, could easily tune it to get some serious hp

  • @dennisburnell2512
    @dennisburnell2512 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boring but you still get paid

  • @claire4486
    @claire4486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's obvious you've had a bet to sell that for a certain amount. Peoples real reaction like them at the garage is laugh at it. It's a clown car as that's all that will happen is you'll be laughed at.