USED CARS Filming Locations | Kurt Russell MESA AZ

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  • @ross4143
    @ross4143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dear Jordan. My brother, sister and girlfriend (my wife, @ present), owned Tempe's 1st punk bar, called "Friar Tucks", just to the west of the set, on Apache Blvd. Anyway, all of the barroom scenes, were shot there and at my parents bar, "Kings Cocktail Lounge". We partied with all of the cast n crew. Played roller hockey, with Kurt Russell, who kicked ass, on both pavement as well as the ice, @Tempe's Oceanside Ice Arena, on McClintock, just south of Victory Acres/Scottsdale. P.S., AL Lewis, was a total wildman~Righteous, Royal Riot. As was the actor, who portrayed Jim. Cheers, for what you do, (2 years after I discovered this vid), from SpoCanada.

  • @Dunhams
    @Dunhams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is very well done! I was a 12 year old kid who lived in Apache Junction when this was being filmed. My mom and dad took me and my sister to where it was being filmed. And I remember seeing Kurt Russell doing a scene with someone. I'm sorry that I can't give you more details!! But it was very cool to see!

  • @donnagutierrez5740
    @donnagutierrez5740 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    My First husband worked for a car leasing company at the time and helped them find all those used cars.And thanks for my glasses.

  • @jackgrattan1447
    @jackgrattan1447 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Most underrated comedy EVER. Gerrit Graham steals the movie. "That's TOO F*CKIN' HIGH!!!"

  • @yuvegotmale
    @yuvegotmale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No other movie makes me laugh like this one....I have watched it so many times and it never fails to keep bringing enjoyment. The narrative about the movie that is on the DVD is just as entertaining as the movie with kurt Russel telling about the making of the movie.....Airport???? never watched it.

  • @jwagy
    @jwagy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just watched it again tonight and introduced it to a younger friend!! Budget was 8 million dollars and it grossed 11 million so it wasn’t a flop!
    It was such a great movie full of one liners!!

  • @BigDogCha
    @BigDogCha 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Extremely Underrated Comedy!! A Must See!!

  • @GaryHarrington71
    @GaryHarrington71 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Used Cars is one of the funniest movies made in 1980 and is still in my top 5 comedies of all time, & all the actors were perfect choices for the movie.

  • @valeries6146
    @valeries6146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Me and my Mom went to Broadway and South Central Ave when they filmed the test drive screen. The Penny Pinchers building is now the Ed Pastor City Bus Terminal and the Central Ave Bridge now is under construction for the new Light Rail Train

  • @GorillaKidGT-q7q
    @GorillaKidGT-q7q 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Not only do I always enjoy your filing location vlogs, but I love when you feature an old movie that I’ve forgotten about. This was hilarious! Your production knowledge is always very impressive. Amazing!

  • @johnmackay3725
    @johnmackay3725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Used Cars is an underrated classic for sure. Although many of my friends who remember seeing this wasn't from movie rentals. This was huge after the box office catching it on cable TV which was being introduced to families for the first time. To this day even my dad still loves Used Cars!

  • @KevinRichards-my5oj
    @KevinRichards-my5oj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Fun fact, John Candy was the original cast for the district attorney Sam Slaton character who was played by Joe Flaherty in Used Cars. But John dropped out because he had scheduling conflicts with the movie 1941. So the character was given to the next actor who was Joe Flaherty.

  • @renayvance-moser9434
    @renayvance-moser9434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Great flick. Filmed just down the road from where we live.

  • @robjohnson8198
    @robjohnson8198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in Mesa and got my first car from what is now that ideal cars and they have a Plymouth in that dealer from that movie which is awesome

  • @kerryhudson6458
    @kerryhudson6458 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Superb movie. Jordan is right. HILARIOUS. I live in AZ and have seen these places many, many times.

  • @thomaswatkins2031
    @thomaswatkins2031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The scene with the 57 was filmed about 15 miles away from the car lot. It was on central and Broadway and traveled north to central bridge in phoenix which is where they jumped the dividers. I remember watching them film the scene

  • @BPRbuster
    @BPRbuster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This movie was an obscure favorite of mine when I was a young kid in the 80’s. It’s crazy how many of these “obscure” 80’s movies that we both grew up liking. Used Cars, Moving Violations, etc, etc, are all great movies that definitely deserved lots more attention when they were released!!!
    Jordan-thanx so much for keeping the memories of these films alive!!! You are the most awesome vlogger ever!!! You RULE!!! Keep up the great work brother!

  • @stacymirba1433
    @stacymirba1433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just saw Used Cars last night. You touched on something really important in my opinion at the start of the video. Something that movies can't really get anymore is a second chance. In the old days if a movie failed in the theaters, it could have a second opportunity of success on VHS or DVD through the rental stores. There are countless movies that became bigger on their second release than their first or just gained a cult like status this way. Now with everything digital you just don't see that anymore.

  • @brianandrews7099
    @brianandrews7099 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Roy’s car lot, at the time the movie was filmed, was the Darner Chrysler-Plymouth dealership. The lot was rented and the existing building were “resigned” temporarily to become Roy L. Fuchs Pre-owned Automobiles. Darner, like so many other Chrysler dealerships, had there dealership agreement terminated in 2009 after Chrysler’s “Great Recession” bankruptcy and sell out to Fiat.

  • @robinnisius8504
    @robinnisius8504 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome vlog. I lived in Mesa when they filmed it. Weeks before they put that car up on the 30 ft pole and no one knew why lol. We were able to watch filming but so many people there i didn't get to see much. Thought it was so cool they filmed in our little town! Thanks for bringing the memory back. Safe travels.

  • @oldmansilas559
    @oldmansilas559 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was 15 when this movie was made. I love it. In my top 10 favorites.

  • @spokanetomcat1
    @spokanetomcat1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The same actress, Deborah Harmon, who also played" Barbra Fuchs" played the snotty friend " Ilene" to Tom Hanks girlfriend in Bachelor Party. She has wonderful acting range for her characters in both movies.

  • @juliet5114
    @juliet5114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    😆😆😂🤣that was so hilarious watching you get into this vlog! Your laughter was really infectious!! You are having fun, my friend 😁. Haven't seen the movie, but I'll give it try. Looks really"campy". See ya tomorrow. Safe travels to you 🙏.

  • @streamer_services
    @streamer_services ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its amazing how many ppl drive by there every day and have no idea something that special happened there

    • @eddiesutton42
      @eddiesutton42 ปีที่แล้ว

      I still think about it every time I drive through there.

  • @dawnbenchley7237
    @dawnbenchley7237 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I lived in Mesa in the early '90s. Neat place to visit.

  • @CandidAdventures
    @CandidAdventures 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Such a classic. Wasn't it also billed as Kurt Russell's first non Disney movie?

  • @luquezada1049
    @luquezada1049 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have to watch this movie now. We live in Mesa but not when they filmed it.

  • @elkwood8
    @elkwood8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great movie! I miss all those old buildings on Main st/ Apache blvd. They had a lot of caricature!

  • @moss81ish
    @moss81ish 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never heard of used cars but definitely going to check it out. Kurt Russell is one of those actors who just doesn’t do anything bad. His worst is still better than most.

  • @1sttvbn
    @1sttvbn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is one of the funniest movies of all time. Watch the directors cut with Kurt, and the makers talking about it. It’s hilarious.

  • @debbiethompson8527
    @debbiethompson8527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jordan you were in my home town Mesa, still live here. I remember the car lot of where this was filmed on Main St, and the movie was entertaining as well. Your were not too far from the Mesa cemetery, I think you mentioned wanting to go see a famous country singer that is buried there, whose name escapes me at the moment, possibly Waylon Jennings. Glad you came to visit!

  • @karolinesmail489
    @karolinesmail489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This a classic I watched it when it first came out yup iam old! Lol 😂 the favorite scene was with Toby n the guy buying the station wagon omg! That dog acted so good! What you want for 200.00 metal flake! We don't get much rain around here! Lol 😂 the train jump scene too! It's a red car!! !!! Under the red is yellow primer! lol 😂 n the welder guy! Trying to sell the guy the blue Nova! LMAO 😂 yes I know it basically all the lines it's on my top list because IAM a girl that loves classic cArs too thanks this made me lol I needed this today!😍😘😎

  • @jeffkidd7409
    @jeffkidd7409 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I remember watching this movie on tv back in the day. Very funny movie. Yes it should have been a bigger success. "mile of cars " thing was a funny part of the movie. Great choice Jordan!

  • @debbiemoeller2169
    @debbiemoeller2169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love Kurt Russell and anything he is in. This movie is hilarious. Jack Warden is a good actor as well. This trip is fun!!! Thanks for the memories. Much love to you and Jah ❤❤❤🦁. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SIGNED GUITAR PICK!!! IM OVER THE MOON❤❤❤. YOUR THE ABSOLUTE BEST👊👏👏👏

  • @nitebluesky
    @nitebluesky 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite movies. I came across this movie on VHS in the 90s. Loved ever since. I watch it on a yearly basis. Kid you not.

  • @chris_mic
    @chris_mic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watched that movie several times when it was sort of new but until you started telling the story I had only really remembered the guy asleep with the torch in his hand and the guy shooting the "****" out of high prices. Another great Kurt Russell movie is Capt. Ron.

  • @Everforward64
    @Everforward64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely right! Used Cars is an all time favourite! Thanks Jordan.

  • @100lastgoodnerves8
    @100lastgoodnerves8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of my favorite movies! Saw it on cable back in 81 i think.

  • @go-goakins1489
    @go-goakins1489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember being young and seeing Kurt Russell In the Disney 🎥 movie " worlds strongest boy". Kurt never made a bad movie 🎥 in my opinion 😎👊🤘

  • @thunderroad7289
    @thunderroad7289 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still love this movie after all these years lol.great job doing this one really enjoyed it

  • @leannbrooks218
    @leannbrooks218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite Kurt Russell movie is "Breakdown".... So good

    • @leannbrooks218
      @leannbrooks218 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Loreley I’ve never seen that

  • @joeross6064
    @joeross6064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In November of 1978 I was hired as a Auto Body repairman at “Darner Chrysler Dealership “ Owned by Jowl Darner , this very site for this movie . I worked on the EDSEL that hit the pole , and the Mercedes that was shown before being replaced with an older model and then blown up ! The making of this movie ruined the sales and service departments ability to receive customers , so work died off and I had to leave and get a job at Scottsdale Datson in Scottsdale Az. I was never fond of the movie it cost me my job.

  • @paulineveloza4945
    @paulineveloza4945 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Kurt, but never heard of this movie!!! I was a mom of 2 young girls, an RN that worked 11-7, and a wife in the 80's. I admit good stuff passed me by. I will watch!! My favorite Kurt story is when he and Goldie were doing "Overboard", and she kept talking about how cold the Pacific was off the OR coast. His reply was remember how much money we are being paid....LOVE IT!!!!! She jumped without a problem!!

  • @robertallen5085
    @robertallen5085 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    1980 I was a teenager in Detroit and saw this movie and loved it. Just found it online a few days ago and I'm surprised that the location of filming is only 5 minutes from my house in Mesa

  • @bryanforis1839
    @bryanforis1839 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When I first moved to Mesa they were making the movie I saw them making the movie I lived in Mesa

  • @go-goakins1489
    @go-goakins1489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kurt Russell was great in "used cars" and former child Disney ⭐️ star too! Great actor 👈🙌👏👊👍🤘✌️️

    • @gagemoss1075
      @gagemoss1075 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, like the computer that wore tennis shoes.

  • @3dsmaxguy
    @3dsmaxguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought I was the only one who knew this movie! LOVE IT!!! 😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @craigbusick9676
    @craigbusick9676 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GREAT one Jordan.Used Cars is an all time favorite.Dangit, great memory jog.Great lines.Thank you very much bro✊

  • @richardmardis2492
    @richardmardis2492 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang, that movie was filmed just a couple miles where I live and work right now!
    That’s just down Main Street!
    …and I’ve never seen it- now I got to!!!

  • @jackiethomas5465
    @jackiethomas5465 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did anyone else notice the little skull on Jordan's necklace. The mouth on the skull kept opening and closing while Jordan was talking at the end of the vlog, so funny.

  • @rw9692
    @rw9692 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What fun!!! You find the most amazing information! That was a movie! 🦁😎Thx for the tour,!

  • @denisehamilton3434
    @denisehamilton3434 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had forgotten about this movie. I remember seeing it now. Great movie!!!HILARIOUS!!!

  • @rona3808
    @rona3808 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely one of my favorite movies! I have watched it so many times over the years. It's one of those movies that I didn't think I would like, but I did and still do. Looking back at all those different cars that got trashed in this movie, I sure would have loved to have kept them. Especially the 1957 2dr... I was like, why couldn't they have chosen a different vehicle to crash & flip over.

  • @TheGodParticle
    @TheGodParticle 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks so much for making this video, one of my favourite comedy's. Cheers from England.

  • @Vintagecor18
    @Vintagecor18 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I been super busy and missed so much of your vlogs . Today is finally my Friday and catching up watching them on my tv . 🙏🏻
    So much good content ! Keep up the good work and can’t wait to see where you go next !

  • @moto238
    @moto238 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Super funny movie. Luke was buried in his favorite car, an Edsel. You're vlog's are incredibly accurate, I don't know how you put em together so fast Jordan. Great work!

  • @jasonmcgovern1364
    @jasonmcgovern1364 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Jordan, I've not seen this film, but I do like Kurt Russell, so I will have to give this one a watch. Funny about those glasses. Great vlog Jordan.

  • @krismurphy7711
    @krismurphy7711 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I REALLY want to laugh...ROFL....I watch the clip of the "Test Drive." That causes tears in my eyes EVERY TIME!!!! "The Fuchs Brothers" were the best. RIP Jack Warden!!!!!

  • @Bipbop66
    @Bipbop66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Short & sweet! I love these videos!........"Fifty dollars never killed anybody!"

  • @garyyeargain3706
    @garyyeargain3706 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the funniest movies every made!! Thanks for the update Jordan!!

  • @fozzieatdetourbillnye5514
    @fozzieatdetourbillnye5514 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Live right by there. Never knew it was filmed here in Mesa. Nice job!

  • @manystar
    @manystar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kurt Russell is such a great actor

  • @MPB059
    @MPB059 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the funniest movies ever! Dude, thank you for this video!

  • @RhettyforHistory
    @RhettyforHistory 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a good movie! I haven't seen it in forever. It was completely different.

  • @kencattafi4183
    @kencattafi4183 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Toby the dog was the best!! I'm a car dealer and LOVE this movie!

  • @melaniediamond7582
    @melaniediamond7582 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had a good laugh watching this vlog. I'm looking forward to watching the movie this weekend 😁

  • @mrDCunningham
    @mrDCunningham 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll have to watch the movie. Cool filming location vlog👍🏻😎

  • @janetmatthews7084
    @janetmatthews7084 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never even heard of this movie but will watch as soon as I can. Great vlog!

  • @dodgeboy8022
    @dodgeboy8022 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have loved this movie forever and yet, Airplane! is my all time fave, so go figure. Love the bonus stuff on the DVD with cool trailers. Nice trivia, Jordan.

  • @jeffgriffin8559
    @jeffgriffin8559 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this movie so much and I was in my early 20s when it comes out and I laughed so hard and long I cried

  • @dollywilson3395
    @dollywilson3395 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, I haven't seen that movie, Jordan, but I think I'll go try and find it someplace online now. Thanks for that fun vlog. It's great to see how you put yourself into every vlog! You know, Elvis said that he couldn't sing a song that didn't have a meaning for him, and you're the same way with your vlogs...they have to be something you really can identify with and LOVE...and it shows so much! So, on the lines of being a true artist with what you're creating, you're in the same category as ELVIS...NOT BAD, huh?

  • @debbieclark7031
    @debbieclark7031 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your Vlog reminded me just how funny that movie is. Makes me want to watch it right now ! Great stories too.

  • @MartyPowell55
    @MartyPowell55 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watched it on Showtime when I was about 11.. Fantastic movie!

  • @mattdrago4660
    @mattdrago4660 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Kurt Russell and Zemeckis is a top director, so I’m so surprised that I haven’t seen this. Thanks for the recommendation Jordan! I’m on it this weekend with my wife.

  • @intooz4692
    @intooz4692 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has always been a favourite of mine,Jim is so funny,another big big favourite is 1941

  • @joesezzz4324
    @joesezzz4324 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They put the lots owner mr darner in the movie, thanks Kurt a real classic

  • @bradleypollack5658
    @bradleypollack5658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One month rent at those apartments probably costs as much a some of the cars in that movie!!

  • @daviddorward7684
    @daviddorward7684 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vlog. Never heard of the movie so I will check it out. I agree with you that anything Kurt Russell in it, is worth seeing!

  • @lilylittlemonster5
    @lilylittlemonster5 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the talking about this movie. Never heard of it but it sounds like a great flick. Will have to check it out.

  • @markchandler2619
    @markchandler2619 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Jordan
    How about a vlog on the old highway patrol series lot of 1950s LA street shots, topanga canyon??? Etc

  • @mariaday712
    @mariaday712 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vlog. I'll have to look for this movie. Sounds funny. Thanks for taking us here.

  • @GreatDetecting
    @GreatDetecting 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Use cars a great 80s movie remember it well. Great narration 👍👍

  • @Musiclover-wl9yh
    @Musiclover-wl9yh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Jordan, great vlogs all the way across!!! PS, The executive producer was none other than Steven Spielberg!!! Me and my 83 year old dad have laughed our asses off for 30 years over this! Airplane was great, but that Yesir commercial is priceless!!!! ad was lol funny, we can’t breathe from laughing for thirty years, great bonding experience!!!!! AAAAA++++++

  • @tinathyberg7322
    @tinathyberg7322 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never saw this movie, but love Kurt Russell as an actor.☺💗awesome vlog though Jordan.😎🎥⭐👍

  • @diorme7510
    @diorme7510 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Two thumbs up!

  • @leggettnada1
    @leggettnada1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did see the movie years ago and yes it was very funny. You brought back so many memories. This vlog is great and I love to hear you laugh, it makes my day. Thank you Jordan great job.

  • @kenkong4545
    @kenkong4545 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that movie...great vlog Jordan

  • @TheRockin1953
    @TheRockin1953 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great movie for sure, I remember the first time I watched it I was laughing though the whole movie, thanks for the vlog on Used Cars, it brought back good memories, see you tomorrow,

  • @internethandler5462
    @internethandler5462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome movie. Classic and timeless.

  • @seannorton69
    @seannorton69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great film. Especially the part where one character can't be in a red car.

  • @dazzlingchick
    @dazzlingchick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💋Cool vlog! Kurt Russell is an awesome actor. Thanks again for all your hard work. ~Love and Light 💖Carli

  • @paulpeck6076
    @paulpeck6076 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was any of the building fronts saved from the movie and put somewhere? I lived in Mesa at the time the movie was made. I was 8 years old. I cant believe how Mesa has changed.

  • @forrestwright1782
    @forrestwright1782 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I love this movie. I first saw it on CBS when I was 11. Censored, of course, which was probably a good thing for my young ears!

  • @syroco
    @syroco 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What year was this new apartment complex built over the old lot? I swear the car lot still existed in 2005 but maybe I am wrong

  • @pinkcarnation231
    @pinkcarnation231 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVED this movie!!

  • @darren6915
    @darren6915 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My grandparents took me and my little brother to see it. Stockdale 6 in Bakersfield CA. I also saw all the Cheech and Chong movie's there. Also with my grandparents. I had great times, with fantastic people when I was little.

  • @kevinrichards3288
    @kevinrichards3288 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that location looks so different nowadays although the movie is 40 years old now.

  • @pattichambley6509
    @pattichambley6509 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thst is my brothers job in Hollywood He is calked trasportstion He scores alotta cool cars they use in movies and scores their trailers and chauferring too I finally just saw Her He did that Lotsa movies

  • @ThePFRexperience
    @ThePFRexperience 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes!!! One of my all time favorite movies!

  • @celestine811
    @celestine811 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes it is a fun film and it's so nice to see the location . Thank you Jordan for another great vlog ! :-)