I bought my work truck from a JUNKYARD!! ... Here's why.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video, I begin my series all about my new work truck. I decided to lay the groundwork by explaining the circumstances in which I purchased Grim (Grim Repo is his name!) and answered a very pressing (and annoying!!) question: why would I ever buy a vehicle from a salvage yard.
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Well, I hope that this answers your questions!! Thanks so much to Pull-A-Part for making this video possible!!
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ALSO, if you are interested, here is the link to my class offerings: www.pistonsand... and I do offer my "How to Buy and Sell a Car Without Getting Screwed" class about 4 times a year.
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The amazing (very Texas-y sounding!) music in this video is "Fringe Trimmed Boots" by Bird Creek. I don't think that they require any sort of recognition to use their music, but it's a bomb song so I wanted to include it anyways. THANKS, Y'ALL!!
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We're glad you found Grim and that your relationship is off to a great start. Thanks for sharing your experience buying a used car from Pull-A-Part!
Do you guy ship parts? do you have any older Mercedes Benz looking for W124 1987 to 1993 or so
Where you addrees
Do yall do this in houston?
You guys are a excelent choice! I would love to have a service like that in my country...
www.pullapart.com/
I don’t see a lot of lady automotive techs in the field, but I think it’s cool to see women gain an interest in the field.
Any trade.
You are so refreshing !! Not only do you have a wonderfully positive attitude, you have a brain, and actually use it to share your knowledge with others !! I have seen you for years on TV, but I also like this format, too !! Keep going, and continue educating us !! Thank you !!
Faye It's really good to see that you are keeping it real...getting a truck from the recycling yard...
I wish all girls were as cool as Faye thanks for the great vid.
Yo momma is cool
All girls are cool ya freak.
The first 3 minutes of this video are among of the smartest I've ever seen on TH-cam. Faye gets it done for pennies on the dollar. Wow.
Awww thank you so much!!!
I always admire people like you, basically turning the impossible into possible👍👌
😅😅😅
My daily driver is a 1999 4Runner with 284k. I bought it with 263k and replaced struts, ball joints, rear axle seals and bearings, brakes, u-joints and a few smaller things. Runs great and shifts smooth as new. You bought the right truck.
To be fair I work in a well paid job in banking but drive an '01 Camry which I purchased last year for the equivalent of about $1200 USD. Let me tell you a secret from banking:
Often the people who can least afford it who want the latest and greatest cars. Vehicle manufacturers use credit to allow insecure people to buy/lease cars they can't afford to impress other people in some vain attempt to attain social status. It's a completely pointless arms race.
Also never having to worry about exchanging paintwork has it's advantages out on the highway when people try to bully their way into your lane or merge without looking/indicating. At $1200 all in I will show absolutely NO contrition.
Same, I drive a '97 Nissan Maxima, can easily afford something nice and have many other nice(er) cars. Driving junk is the best. I don't worry about SHIT! I don't think I EVER washed this car, just do routine maintenance on it...
same, got a old mini van and it is very good and surprisingly quick. great in the snow too.
Drive it until the wheels fall off !
Thomas TRUE!! Especially when some person thinks they're in charge of the road and drive into your lane on a road that curves!!!
Well after driving junk for the last 15+ years,(87 chevy astro, 90 ford tbird,93 gmc sierra)I finally treated myself to a new tacoma trd off road 4x4. Not regretting it at all!
Very inspirational Faye. You’re an undiscovered gem in TH-cam! 👌👏👌👏👏
I think I saw her on All Girls Garage!
Young lady, you ROCK and your videos ROCK!! I just subscribed to your channel. Keep 'em coming!
I can not help offering disrespect toward those that click the dislike button. It is obvious you know what you are doing. And you also have natural teaching skills. I am only going to skim this video. I live and will die by the fixer-upper. You really produce some nice, clear videos.
Faye, most of us have a story about buying a POS early on, you're not alone. Nothing wrong with giving new life to a tired, old car. Keep it up, I really enjoy your videos!
Now this is what I'd call a strong woman. If I had a daughter I'd want her to be just like you
Dude, likewise. I sent my daughter a video as she and Faye sound alike and have similar mannerisms.
You are so beautiful and awesome and most of all so real a credit to your women folk,haha.I hope your business does well.cheers from NZ.
Very cool and smart young lady, no false pretenses here. She knows her trade and is good at it from what I've seen on various media outlets. Wish her the best.
Dark hair, blue eyes and a 231 in your hand. I'm in love. Really I'm a Chrysler corporate flat rate line tech at a large dealer and we have a few younger ladies from the vo-tech schools in the area come in for internship and they all do a fine job and thank us for all our help. Keep up the good work.
I bought a pt cruiser (first car ever) and it was a total pos. The silver lining is, is that I’ve learned about the cars and I’ve even fixed things myself which makes me proud to be able to say that. Loved this video, you just gained a new sub ❤️❤️
This one is too hypnotic to watch, and to listen to.. lol - All these TH-camrs need to get together for a collaboration, like "you know who I mean" - I love them all, but Faye sure is a cool breeze to listen to.
Haha!
That service uniform fits you perfectly! Professionalism and style
I bought my 2000 4runner for $600 but I did have to invest $1500 on the rear wheel bears and seals, shoes, drums, water pump, timing belt kit, valve cover gasket set, and of course all 4 new tires. But I've driven it for my mobile mechanic business for a year now and it's a trooper. Love my 4runner.
You are a great example for others. It's awesome to see someone who values working with their hands and can make something last or have a second life like your 4Runner. Don't apologize for buying something a little beat up and bringing it back to life instead of buying some insanely priced new truck on credit. Smart move on your part. I keep all our vehicles serviced and repaired myself and we keep them a long time. There really isn't much I can't service, repair, rebuild, or fabricate and it gives me a lot of satisfaction to do so. All the tools and equipment I own have paid for themselves many times over at this point in my life.
"There is no dignity quite so impressive and no independence quite so important as living within your means." --Calvin Coolidge
Tell that to my Mrs.....
Beautiful
I've had my 2000 4x4 LTD for many years now and I'll never let it go. Great video.
You are awesome to maximize your value in your vehicle through your "sweat equity" so to speak. Love the fact that if you are good at something, you share your knowledge and experience. If you are not expert, you are willing to attempt the work, log a lessons learned and add it to your wealth of knowledge and experience. You go girl. Keep it up.
I totally thought those cars for sale we're junk cars that "run". Thanks for sharing that they're from auctions! Definitely going to check them out next time I'm at Pull a part!
EXACTLY! ME TOO!! That was the entire point of the video honestly. I always look at the for sale area now, sooo tempting!
Faye trust me on this one "TOYOTA 4RUNNER" will last forever especially with the 3rd gen 4runner 3.4 liter v6 one of the best engine manufactured by toyota. You wont regret buying that truck!
angelomma 21 I bought an ‘87 4Runner with the 22r from my mom who bought it brand new in ‘87 over 20 years ago- 360k on it and haven’t had to do too much other than regular maintenance until fairly recently the timing chain cover has gotten the usual wear and needs that end done. The one vehicle I will never get rid of.
That is the truth, I bought my 98 runner at a salvage lot with 212K miles on it and put abother 100k on it myself before I gave it away. Never needed more than regular maintenance, ran strong enough to tow my boat too. Prolong works!
I’ve got a 99’ 4runner limited with 338,xxx miles and the thing runs like a beast! Love that truck.
Bought a 2000 Dodge Ram Van from a Junkyard. Issues, but they're mostly taken care of. Been taking it cross country and daily for about 2 years now. Love it. Looks like you had to do a LOT more than I did.
WOWZA that's impressive!!!!
Not the only one who don't like new vehicle. Amazing video and I'm glad you found something you wanted and fixed it up good. You did an amazing and super job. Doesnt matter where you get stuff from. What matter is that it works and your happy and excited enough to drive 3k miles In grim. Amazing Video Faye. 😀
My father was a transmission macanic . He always said Toyota truck s wear always worth fixing. Those 3.4 liters are slow but they are builtit proof keep running.
I had a Limited 97', slow is giving it credit. Haha! So bad.
I got a 1995 Hyundai Elantra from my junkyard for $400. It only needed a radiator, which was new in the box in the backseat when I got it. The owner, who was the mother of one of the employees at the salvage yard, was going to replace the radiator when the car got hit in the rear when it was parked on the street, so his mother decided to just get a new one. I installed the radiator in the yard, put in a new battery and drove it home. I did the bodywork myself, and bought a new taillight from the Hyundai dealer, and drove it for four years until the timing belt let go and ruined the engine (was a interference engine)
Nice score! Sad about the engine though.
Damm girl you is a badass. Much respect to the hardwork
This is Grim… Grim Repo! My wig flew and now Grim has it. 😹 Love you Faye and love this channel!
My favorite feature of the 4 runner is the back window that goes down. What a ride, congratulations!
My 02 4x4 sport 4runner just turned 500k miles. Motor clacks alittle but still runs good.
Looking to buy my first used Toyota fed up with Subarus does your vehicle have a manual transmission?
And if not what automatic transmission is in it and what issues have they had with this car?
THE mileage is amazing congratulations
Any help would be appreciated thank you.
@@jamesstacey529 if you find a manual transmission in decent shape buy it. Soon no automobile manufacturer will be making a manual transmission for a small or midsize truck. I believe Toyota has already discontinued making manual for the U.S. market.
@@jaredgrass2183 They still offer a 6 spd manual in the tacoma i believe.
Jared Grass the corolla and Tacoma still come with manual trans..
steven Pena wow! I’ve got an ‘02 with 156k so I’ve got a long way to go!
I worked in a Toyota dealerships 25 years and the model you got , in my opinion is the best one. Least number of problems and incredibly durable. You picked a winner.
It's good to find a genuine person doing genuine things on TH-cam!
I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing you wrench on stuff.
Peace from Australia!
3:33 for the chicken 🙂🙂your welcome
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Congrats on your purchase. Who cares if it has issues, you can fix it. These cars are only bad if you have to have someone else repair it. I drive a 2002 Tundra and I'm emotionally attached to it.
i love my 01 tundra. Sadly its knocking on cold startup right after i did timing belt and waterpump
You are so knowledgeable and such a big help. Thanks, Faye.
Love thix my Grand Cherokee Laredo is my winter savior, Bought it for 200. With a blown v8 but the interior was perfect, it is 4x4 so I was got to save it , need a winter parts runner , found an engine for 299. Then the brakes then the bearings then the tires then the axles then the drive line then the shocks,,,,, and so on , that was 5 years ago , full of my tools now it gav3 me the Mobile Mechanic option now. Thanks gor inspiring me to keep going , Cheers Sister
Those eyes they just draw you in. I just love them. Also love the name Grim Repo
"Grim Repo" is a great name. Nice story and well edited too. Best of luck with the Toyota, their is a reason that all the techs I know drive them. :)
wyattoneable There not their:)
This is so amazing, I have never met a woman knowing machines this much. I love u gal. 😘😘
You do well with finding a fixer upper! I buy the same way for the same reasons! You stay who you are! It’s nice to watch your videos!
Right on! Good pick. Those 4Runners are epic legends. It was interesting video to watch. TH-cam sometimes recommends well made videos. Thanks!
Never thought I would ever see a girl that gets it. Your awesome.
A girl with car knowledge and is actually doing the work hats off to you
Im totally fangirling right now. I picked up an older Civic as a daily driver to learn how to work on cars. It's been so fun.
Toyota's are really reliable. I have a Camry with over 200k miles and runs like new.
OMG, I can watch you for hours... NEW FAN ALERT! 👍🇨🇦
Ditto...
That's how it's done right there great job!!! Wish we had a Pull-A-Part, that place looked awesome.
What a pleasant personality. I think you have big days ahead, just keep grinding!
You're intelligent and skilled as a mechanic. You're eyes are mesmerizing though, I hear you talking and you make good sense but I got lost in your beautiful eyes
You, and the rest of us, buddy!!
My first car was a barely running 87 Toyota Supra turbo from the junkyard. That car was dirt cheap at $450 and I learned a lot from working that car. I have always been a mk3 Supra fan so it was a great starting point.
OH MY GOD, I HAVE AN 89. I freaking love love LOVE that car!!! :D
@@FayeHadley Sweet, these mk3's are classics. I built my 7mGTE and currently at 540whp on e85 and 450whp on pump gas which is exactly where I wanted it to be.... for now at least lol.
Much respect! I've had 2 in the past. I love the mk3 that much lol. I still have some parts left over... Anyone interested in a custom intake plenum 2jz style?
That is a helluva car!! My mother drives a white diesel '98 4Runner and loves it, and intends to keep it for as long as possible.
Three years now and I'm just watching this. I actually got lucky with buying my Toyota pickup. I did have to drive (get a ride) four hours round trip to even look at it. Looked it over, test drove it, then bought it for only $1300. Yes it was an 84' single cab pickup, high mileage, 4cyl engine (coming from an American vehicle owner), bed all rusted out, been painted with roll on house paint, but hey it is a pickup which is what I wanted and it was a 4x4 and 5speed. I purchased that truck in 2015, and now in 2022 of a lot of work and shallow pockets plus an extra 350k miles does not look like the same truck I purchased back when. Of course the engine died but at 455k mile, couldn't afford to pull money out of my account just on a whim, had to get a small loan and did a complete 3.4l conversion plus a complete dash and HVAC conversion from a Tacoma amongst all other upgrades I've don to the truck over the course of 7 years. Started with a 84' pickup, and pickup is the only thing that remains. So now I own a 84-2004 Toyota V6 5speed SR5 TRD pickup, the only thing it's missing is power windows and door locks, but who needs those that's why god gave you hands in the first place. Toyota's old commercial saying "I love what you do for me", hands down the longest lasting truck (kind of, size wise), but I have done scrap runs consisting of just over 2k lbs. twice in one day back when the 4cyl was still the power plant. What you said in this video has been me my entire life hence the reason I love turning wrenches and also love working on vehicles, mainly mine now. I stopped doing the mechanic thing when I joined the Army.
Just found your channel and absolutely love your videos, crew/friends, and your personality! Keep up the great work!
I saved a 2003 focus cenntenial from the junkyard 5 years ago at 162k owner beat the thing to death.i got it on barter.put an oil pressure switch and some tires fluids belt now sitting at 216k love the thing.
Way to go! When I completed Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, I bought a Landrover D1 on auction, replaced the battery, all fluids, shocks, and tires (four BF KO-2) for a total of $5,500. I drove is on and off road for 130,000 miles and banked the money I was using on car payments. I was also able to cut my insurance payments in half because there was no lean on the car that forced me to buy comp.
I know a guy that owns a salvage yard. He buys cars and trucks that need repairs and fixes them. Sometimes the dealership/repair shop misdiagnoses the problem and they fix the problem and then they sell it.
3rd gen Toyota 4runner good choice, super clean ones in Colorado
The what is the purchase of the truck. WHAT did you do. I purchased a salvage vehicle. 😀. Great job and keep up the fun vids rolling.
Sweet reminds me when I was younger and loved wrenching
Came back and watched this again after about a year. Still as inspirational now as it was then.
Hello from Nor Cal.
I enjoy your videos.
Subscribed and clicked on the notification 🔔
Faye one person's junk is another one's treasure. reminds me when I got my pick up. Got it from North shore in Evanston IL. It is still running
This one was a repo. PO maybe wanted to keep it but couldn't pay.
Nice to see a 3rd gen saved I have a 01 with 307,000 and still going strong, take care of her and she'll take care of you
No, you're totally right and it have your game. I do the same all the time and if I Carson Pick-n-Pull all the time, too. Good ones and bad ones. But the end of the day they're all amazing deals. And very much so worth it if you know how to pick them. And have good skills and rebuilding Motors and whatnot are not worried about it.
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Love Toyotas! Affordable, reliable and low maintenance costs...... WIN/WIN and WIN!! Your energy is wonderful and I enjoyed the info in the vid! Awesome work Faye.
3:50 "If you know me, you know that I'm a _lemon magnet."_
Significant Other: "Hey now, come on."
Don't you worry, Faye. You are doing the exact right thing. Grim Repo is a hidden gem that just needs some polishing. Plus, you will make a tidy sum monetizing his/her restoration in these excellent videos. Keep up the good work.
Love this channel. Scotty was the guy that got me on Toyotas.
Projects are always fun!. Got a 2001 mustang gt. 2008 vw rabbit & 98 polaris spertsman. Vw is my daily. Gt and polaris are my prejects.
Timing belt is easy on those. I don't like new vehicles either. Good job👍
Toyotas dont die. I have a 2003 Prius with 354k miles on it, and it runs like new. I'm intrigued, and not just because you're sort of hot in an "Edward Scissorhands" kind of way, but because chicks that wrench are the perfect combination of refined skillset and level headedness. That and I'm into redemption. I LOVE to see vehicles brought back to life. I'm not yet subscribing because I had to watch this video twice to be able to make out what you were saying.
This is some very useful information to help me on my next purchase for flip vehicle. Thanks for the content
"Oh - chicken!" :-D Genius!
HAHA unplanned!!!!
A beauty who works on cars and pull-a-part.... Did i die and go to heaven?
There is nothing wrong with buying a car from there
Love the expression of your eyes....along with your knowledge about cars of course!
Faye, you are awesome. I admire your skill and knowledge.
I bought a car from a junkyard,plus a 3 speed gearbox.
this was a few years back. the car was a '56 Plymouth Savoy.
$50 for the car ,and $15 for the gearbox
My honest question is where can I get a chicken with an afro like that 🤔
Daniel Delgado A very rare species
silky chickens i got a cuppa
I have a 2000 limited 4runner, it needs a power steering pump. I watched your belt removal video on your 4runner, now I know I need a 14mm ratchet wrench. Awesome 👌
Good for you!!! I've had a boneyard car too, a Vega. And when the motors got tired I just went back to the yard for another motor. You gotta play the hand you're dealt. Good job!!!
Batteries for $27.50? Was this video made in 1980?
HAHAHAHAHA Pull-A-Part to the rescue!!!! :))
It is probably a low quality one or something.
Can you say USED come on people get with the program.
We need a local pull a part
They are pullouts.
Hi, cool comments enabled ! Looking forward to the details of your tests and what spares and stuff you got. Did you get a spare engine too? The key is "3rd gen forerunner" great vehicles like you say 500k mi on some of them. Buying a junk chrysler is just asking for trouble. Enjoy your vids.
Yep! For now, we will see how long it lasts ;) as for the engine, I plan on building it up as a spare! The price was right :) Thanks!
You are like a young Scotty Kilmer - except you focus on car repair almost all the time and is appreciated. Really appreciate those detailed explanations (like the Subaru spark plug replacement without a lift - that was really useful). Thank you for these free videos, and your explanation here.
Scottys to old to work except for his mouth
Just had a similar experience, a minivan was delivered DOA from an estate after a shop said they did not want to fix it. yeah, it was a lot of work and had several problems from half-assed repairs and neglect. Squirrels ate the wiring above the fuel tank and ABS sensors, a real PITA to chase down all the electrical gremlins. The entire braking system had problems: ABS controller was stuck not releasing fluid, front calipers seized, frozen brake cable and lots of rust. Stabilizer links were history, replaced the sway bushings and outer tie rod ends. This is the majority of stuff that got fixed and the tires also had rotten casings.. Most of this stuff came from Rock Auto and Amazon (clearance items) because there are no junkyards where I live. Also used a Green Machine to clean the carpet and seats, it was just nasty inside. Polished the paint, applied a sealant and wiped it down with spray wax. Also reconditioned the foggy headlights to very good condition. people say this is a nice vehicle after being COMMITTED to resurrecting it from the dead. It cost me some cash, at least I know the repairs are solid and not full of other people's problems like you get from a used car lot.
Clicked the bell! Excited to see this series!!!
you did real good, you can never go wrong with a Toyota, they last forever!!!!
You are really smart, and good at fixing cars up. I salute you in this, I am very impress. Show more videos on fixing stuff, so I can learn. Russ from Oregon
I have a dream of finding an old car and making it drivable. I am so glad to see it come to life in your case. Awesome job, Faye!!!
You make shopping at a junk yard look fun.
That is because it is!! I had a freaking blast!
Crazy to think that at one time these were all brand new cars on a lot that people loved and drove everywhere
i love hunting thru the junk yards I spend hours there. I have 12 cars of my own and I allways need parts. I was at the you pull it yard today even.
Loved this video. And love the music too.
I know I’m a few years late to the party, but a 4Runner for $1200 is a steal now, especially with your knowledge and skill. Toyotas can run forever if maintained well and I still kick myself like I knew I would for selling my ‘94 toyota truck (the year before Tacoma) . I wish I could find something like Grim for that price. I’m currently looking for a used white work van, and in spite of the American made vans being sorta wonky on reliability, and most having well over 100,000 miles , they are still expensive AF. Love your videos, and you are awesome! Keep ‘em coming.
Hello from Central Texas. Came across this video saw the 3rd Gen in the thumbnail. Love what you do we will be following for sure. Daughter is starting her 3rd Gen rebuild this summer.
A mechanic and cute...😍
Proud of you! Well done. Keep up the good work.
Very good choice, well made easy to service, I hope you have many happy years together thank you Pete M
Awesome! This gets me excited about working on cars again.