I still remember the demonetization scene like it was the other day, and the funny (i mean ironic) thingis that I was going through my first ever nasty depression fase too, it was also just a year of having my first bucket list dream car, which was the Renault 19 CHAMADE 16v (a very rare euro compact sports 90s sedan) but dude, you felt like a company man. I always kept coming back to kinda check on you, don't want sound creepy, I acknowledge that you don't know me 😅 but it just how I felt and thanks to your Smurf and thanks to my Red french bathtub, the world felt better. I also met so many nice people through that machine. I'm glad both our lives are going as we wish. Still wishing also to one day just compliment you in person and thank you for everything, for making the lives of your community have lots of Smiles per Gallon. Before I finish, I don't know if you remember, i did a replica of Smurf over Twitter on a game called TrackMania canyon. Anyways. I'll go to sleep with a huge smile. Thank you, take it easy 💙
Have you ever considered tracking down your Black Mustang? That'd be such a cool journey to go down just to see what happened to it. Heck, maybe even repurchase it and do something unique with it.
I literally can’t believe I’ve been following David for so long!!! So freaking great! And yes, I do feel old! At 25 I finally bought my dream 2013 GT! Thanks for all the years of inspiration. Here’s to 10 more years of content!
I never comment on TH-cam videos, but this one warrants a comment - I started really getting into your content when I went to college back in 2015. I’ve watched the Smurf Saga unfold and watched you and your channel grow along with that car. You’re one of the realest, most humble dudes on TH-cam - a lot of TH-camrs only share life’s highlight real, and you show it all. You share your mental health struggles in a way that’s constructive and relatable while also putting out some of the absolute COOLEST car content on the platform. Love your channel, love your cars and love your story, brother. Thanks for what you do - excited for the future of your channel and your future as a human 🤙🏻 Stay real, Blue
@thatdudeinblue .. YOU and SMURRF have been a constant in my life, through my divorce, and losing a house and some family, you have always there for that support and comfort.. you have let it be known really even without saying it, you have your car which is there for you.. and the people you meet when you go out of your comfort zone.. you have always been there and always will be.. thank you
Talk about a throwback! Its been awesome watching you grow over the years and getting to talk to you at various events. We have always loved watching you succeed and appreciate all of the hard work you did for us. Keep up the great work and let us know if you need anything else! - Tyler R.
10 years and 1 day later (genuinely ironically, I ordered it in February) and I'm picking up a 2022 Mustang GT, grabber blue, manual, and have a roush catback sitting in my garage waiting to be put on (from a 2020 mustang that was totaled last year) You were the original inspiration! The future is bright *and blue*!
Wow, this video made me strangely emotional. I can't believe it's been 10 years already! I was somewhere in the first 600 subscribers, and plan to stay for many more. Thanks, David for all you do.
Smurf if literally one of the main reasons I wanted a Mustang so bad in high school. I’m 2013 I use to watch your videos repeatedly living vicariously through them. It’s crazy to see how far Smurf has come over the years.
Great video David. Been watching you for a few years now. I have 4 kids all older than you. I am a car guy and I ordered a Dark Horse on 6 April. I have been driving German cars & Corvettes for over 4 decades. The DH will be my first Mustang. I like both your your boosted Mustangs. Keep on growing your business. I am a fan!!! 👍💪😎🇺🇸✝️
Wtf i been subscribed to u for 10+ years? Thats crazy. Im the guy from the first boston subscriber meet who told his job he was going to the bathroom and came to the event.
Hearing the backstory like this is so cool. I’ve been watching fun the beginning and it’s been such a great journey watching you AND your channel grow over the years.
My son showed me your channel back when I had my 2013 gt 5.0 and I’ve been following you ever since. Always great content and I especially like when you review high hp cars, it always makes me smile when you react to the pulls. Keep it up buddy and congrats on 10 years!
Man, started watching you when you got the car. I had a love for 5.0s and started consuming your content as quickly as you have provided it. Thanks for all the entertainment and smiles over the years
Dude, you're one of the biggest reasons I want to own a mustang in the future. Can't believe I've been with you for like 7 years. Here's to you enjoying smurf for many more years and to you being able to continued making content
Started following you eight years ago when I was about to purchase my ‘14 mustang. Looking around for some S197 content and stumbled across the channel, been a fan ever since. 👊😎
Dude I've been subbed for 10 years?! I was 15 at the time... This brings back so many memories for me alone, let alone all of us on this journey with you! I've been itching for a mustang ever since I found out about Smuurf, and now at the age of 25, I'm about to get my first GT! Congrats on 10 years of this beautiful car, and thank you for all of the memories, David!
6years ago....I happened to stumble on a vid, thanks algorithm, and I've been here since. Can't remember which one it was....but you seemed to be charismatic and really enjoyed driving and being in the car scene. Between you and others I've been able to keep up on things as I have not been very active in the scene, but that is changing.....thanks! Keep up the good work.
Found you on TH-cam my Sophomore year of college 2014. This channel pretty much started my love for cars. I also learned a lot from this channel. To this day you're the one car TH-camr I still look forward to new videos. Love your work brother 🤙 Keep being you.
I started following you when you got this car because I got my 2014 5.0 Gotta Have It Green around the same time and I still have mine as well, only 60k miles.
Now I know what thatdudeinblue means. I've been watching for less than a year and I've pretty much only seen you drive other cars. From one smurf to another (Mariner Blue Miata here), that's an awesome story. Glad you still have it and hope you get it running soon.
Amazing content as always, been a fan for many years. You are the reason I own a 2004 Terminator. Thank you for being a TH-cam creator and reviewing for so long!
First video I saw of yours, you were talking about the new S550 Mustang that hadn’t yet come out. I think it was 2013 or ‘14. I went back and watched all of your Smurrf videos at the time and I’ve followed the whole journey since! We actually met once at the end of your first rally in Pueblo Colorado, my dad and I drove our 1966 Mustang down to meet you and we went and got Wendy’s with your friend Brandon. I still have that car to this day and I feel the same way about it as you do with Smurrf! Also, I just want to say, I really appreciate how real you’ve always been with your viewers. As others have said, you’re one of the most real and humble creators on the platform. It’s been a pleasure following you for these past nearly ten years, and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors! God bless!
Can't believe I found you towards the end of 8th grade! I absolutely loved the vlogs, your first s14 240sx review! It really showed me the automotive landscape in a new light and formed my positive opinions on the car scene and the sense of brotherhood it created. Afterward I would watch fast and furious after I turned 13 as It's PG13 🤣. Nowadays all these years later I'm almost 22 in university studying engineering and my passion for cars is as large as it's ever been! It's truly amazing to think that as I eventually buy a vehicle and live my automotive life as passionately as you!
David….. this is literally the 2nd video of yours I’ve watched. The 1st one was the review after 70k miles. I have to say that these 2 videos were very much an eye opener for me. You have such a connection with your audience in that you love and appreciate them for their support throughout your journey. It can genuinely be felt through watching you talk about it. Also, the way you talked about how you were content with the car and fast forward 10 years later, you still have Smurf….. that to me speaks volumes. Your humbleness, your dedication, and your passion for what you do is so refreshing. You’ve not only gained my respect, but you also gained a subscriber for life. Keep the videos coming, don’t ever change who you are, and thank you for being so genuine! Thank you!!!!!
David, congrats on the 10 years. I want you to know watching your channel and that racing channel gave me motivation to start my own. I’m about 10 months in and I’ve almost got the required watch hours to get monetized. Subs are about 700ish. I’ve had a couple videos shared by haltech and Kozmic motorsports. That was pretty exciting for me. I review cars as well. A few cars I’ve recorded have also been on 1320. Actually last week a Eagle talon that was on their tx2k video that everyone was amazed by I recorded the same day or maybe the day before. He’s a friend of mine. I think you may know the owner too. Summer time is slower for me living in Houston because of the heat so I may record some vlogs about my 2014 5.0 mustang in the time being. Going over the mods and some tech footage. I’ve always been kinda ehhh about recording my own cars because I don’t wanna seem like I’m showing off. I’m gonna give it a go tho.
I started watching about the time you became Smurf's caretaker. I said here is this kid who is trying to make a go of it on youtube and his channel is about one of my lifelong ambitions automobiles. I watched your Vlogs and it gave me an insight to what my children (your age) might be going through. The Vlog you did with your dad really hit home. Now here it is 10 years later and I have finally moved up from a foxbody to an S197 Coyote engine car. I still catch the videos that are about cars and events I relate to but have enjoyed watching you grow and handle life's road-bumps. Keep up the great work while staying honest and you will continue to flourish!!
I've been with you for a long time David, like Woodward TV but longer, I forget what videos got us started but it was like ten years and a couple TH-cam accounts ago. Thanks for everything especially your deduction and being real always.
Smurrf really is a beautiful car, I understand the point in having a deep connection with a vehicle, ever since I got my Honda I treat it like if it were my kid, it’s something I worked hard for and was able to acquire, buying new parts and just seeing them on the car really makes you appreciate your ride even more, a stock car is like a blank canvas you should be able to do what you want to it and appreciate it more and more along the way and develop that connection with it almost as if it were a living thing, a love for a car is really something else, I hope that I will be able to soon get a 2014 GT or a Boss 302 and have the kind of money to take it on a boosting journey too
I’ve been here all 10 years! Got a 06 v6 Mustang when I was 16. Started watching Mustang videos online and found your vids. I used to watch all the “vlogitty vlogs”!! I’d watch your reviews over and over again. I’ve watched JDs GT500 and the Cobra video at least 15 times each. Upgraded to a 19 PP1 GT about 3 years ago now! Your videos exposed me not only to the world of Mustang, but all enthusiast cars. Even hopped on some FH2 lobbies with you back in the day!
I didn’t realize I’ve been subscribed for over seven years! I remember seeing you procharge Smurf and I didn’t realize that was almost eight years ago. Man time flies, and you deserve all of your achievements and successes David.
My first video of yours was when I was Subaru obsessed as a teenager. I would watch your review of that silver Hawkeye STI at my first job and see you just hoon the heck out of it. From there it was a gateway to your other videos, mostly the Subaru ones. I was 15 at the time, and now I am 24 still watching all your videos. I never ended up getting a Subaru, but in two months time, I technically will lol. Getting a GR86, I already have the vin! Thanks for all the memories David. I look forward to seeing what you do next.
My first time seeing Smurf was 10 years ago I was young and dumb looking up TH-cam videos on cars and stumbled across your channel with the black mustang then you posted a video the next day of Smurf and I was like this dude has my DREAM car right now and I’ve been watching and enjoy ever since I’ve gone through many of the same troubles but 3 years ago now I was able to get my own dream car it’s a 17 GT in grabber blue and it is 100% my forever car sure I’ll probably have 6-7 other cars but this will stay forever with the great people and memories I have in it and working on it. Buying material things might not bring happiness but the feeling I get being able to floor this thing and track it sure does bring a big smile to my face.
So I was 22 bought a new 11 gt manual and noticed your videos. Became a regular viewer and over time caught myself noticing we had simular taste in mods etc. Needless to say a white 13gt with red leather became available and I bought the car and continued to watch the videos until the 240 took over, and I would come back to watch fast car reviews lol! Congrats on the 10 year anniversary and your youtube and life SUCCESS, to GOD be the GLORY!
Great video David! Can’t wait to see Smurf get the electrical issue fixed and back on the road! Also just want to mention that you have been a big inspiration to me. I remember watching your car reviews back in the day like the unicorn mustang and the skyline reviews and I was just wishing I could own a car and be like you and all these guys with their awesome builds. You also inspired me to make a TH-cam channel even tho it never got good or serious, And now it’s cool seeing that unicorn mustang again. Feels crazy that I went from wishing I could get my first car however many years ago I started watching you to getting my first car in 2018, my 1967 mercury cougar, and making amazing memories and living the car guy dream. Keep up the great work @ThatDudeinBlue
I can't put into words what it's been like and meant to follow your journey. I've been here since just about the start. I got through a lot of hard times and kept my love for cars and car people with your channel. I lost so much in the last few years. From a home to my mom. She shared a love for cars with me. From writing stories to working on my broken down car. I keep here in spirit. Watching your videos keeps me grounded and good. Continue being you, David. I can't speak for everyone. But I'm positive most of us will be here alongside you and Blue.
I'll never forget pulling into Caffeine and Octane in front of you a few years back in my GHIG 2014 GT after I'd been following your channel for years. Then when you walked around with me and my buddy and talked to us a bit and posted a picture of both of our cars together on instagram. Literally made mine and my friends day. Keep it up David! Thanks for bringing us along
Dude. This car started your channel. Film school days. High school for me 😂 I have as many memories I can remember by seeing your car as I can with buddies who's cars I've taken road trips in. Awesome video man!!! Buddy just sold his absolute show quality 2v vert after years to move on to bigger and better. You have been a huge influence of the community man 💪 Keep doing you
Crazy to think this car is ten years old now! I remember the first time I saw it when you review my gray focus st back in 2017. Inspired me to sell the focus and get a 19 5.0 PP1
Such a cool story. I remember seeing Smurrf at a Best Buy in Chesterfield and you were showing off the exhaust to someone. Still wish I went over to say hi.
The first video of yours I saw was you putting on the axle back. You're one of the few things that's been a part of my life for ten years and I'm genuinely happy about that.
You were one of my first car TH-camrs I’ve ever subscribed to buddy! You reviewing my Golf R was one of the highlights of my life bro! Had the time of my life. You legitimately are just like one of us. Thank you so much for not getting a big head with the fame. Cheers fam!
My first time seeing Smurrf was on subaruwrxfan’s channel. I’d been getting into his videos because I liked subaru legacy’s at the time, and then I saw your collab with him. I went over to your channel to watch the video of his car from your perspective, and I enjoyed how you made your videos. I also loved the sound of the mustang, so I started watching. 10 year old me really enjoyed the the bright color and the lovely sound of the car. I’ve set my eyes on a S550 grabber blue manual mustang gt for the past 3 years, and I will have one as soon as I graduate college. I can confidently say that you and smurrf have grown my passion and love for mustangs, so I thank you for that. I also thank you for the amazing content you have given us over the years. Please keep doing your thing, and I’m excited to see what the next 10 years has in store!
first video i saw was you reviewing the boss 302, thought it was so sick. then fell in love with the 2013-14 gt. working towards getting one now😁. Thanks for all the awesome content!
I want you to know I met you at Caffeine and Octane last year in September 5th. You took time out to speak with my friend Dalton, Nick and I. Invited us behind the ropes to stand by Smurrf with you and I want you to know how much that meant. You were the first TH-camr I had ever meet IRL and it meant the world seeing how genuine you are in person. Thank you for the years of entertainment and thank you for taking time out that day to spend time with your fans.
I remember being in high school watching everyone of your smurf/mustang vids just waiting on the chance to get mine. Bought my dream 2013 grabber gt at 19 shortly after graduation and haven’t looked back. It’s been 5 years now. Thanks for the inspiration!
oh man.... i dont remember my first time seeing smurf, its been that long man, all i remember seeing was the blue integra video you reviewed cus I saw integra and rsx and thinking the rsx was an integra but technically wasnt. I stuck by you through the years and to hear its 10 years since you got the car, I felt happy for you man. And Me wanting to aspire to make a project car, I thank you for reminding me about the message of How the car doesnt make you happy (completely) but how it can make memories, opportunities, meet people and so on. Thank you David.
You're my TH-camr since 2012. I've been into cars my whole life. I loved how you love all automotive scene. I've always wanted to start a career in Automotive but then I got diagnosed with epilepsy in 2018 when i was about to start college in a field of automotive collision. But your videos cheered me up.
I'm sorry that I'm not an OG viewer. I might've started watching about 6 years ago. Was great to hear your TH-cam growth story and how Smurrf was always there for you. Hope you can get her running again soon. Thanks for all the awesome content.
This essentially how I felt when I bought my Infiniti G37 back in 2019. As my first car with no money to my name, she was the fastest and comfiest thing I could afford, and taught me so much about how cars work and just the modding scene in general. The statement you made with Blue about you and your car hit hard with me as I used my G to escape my problems as I really enjoyed driving. Sadly my G was totaled due to a Tornado that hit, but now I get to be a part of the S197 Coyote squad and definitely going to make her as badass as Smurff was.
I found your channel just before you got Smurf boosted and haven't left. Life hasn't afforded me the chance to live the car life, so I live it vicariously through your channel. Thank you for taking us along on the ride. It's been so much fun to watch.
It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. I’ve been following this channel since I was about 16 in highschool and was looking to buy a 300zx and saw your review. From there on I loved the channel and all the reviews you did. Honestly can’t explain how good it is to see a TH-camr as genuine as you are. Everything works out for a reason and man am are we glad you stuck with it. Congratulations on all of your success and keep up the great work!
I can’t believe it’s been a full decade of entertainment and education from you and Smurf David! I was 14 when I started following you and now I own my dream mustang all because of the video you did on the black terminator all those years ago!
This cars always been a massive staple of your channel and 100% is not the reason but the thing that people know you by. Keep up the good work bro and hope to see Smurf back on the road soon
I remember being at the American Muscle Mustang Show several years back and my cousin and I screamed as we saw you leaving in Smurf. You have us the biggest smile and a good rev. Him and I always talk about it and will never forget that moment or that car. Thank you for all your hard work and memories
I have a friend from high school who showed me your videos after telling me he met you at import alliance. He was a big mustang guy and ended up boosting a 2014 track pack mustang gt and it was the first fast car I ever rode in. I think he derived a lot of inspiration from you and your videos. Thanks to your videos and the experience I had in his car I now have the mustang bug
Always been proud of you as a fellow Richmond native! My little brother and I have been watching since the beginning in 2013 Watching your videos was a way for us to bond when we didn't have many other common interests. Looking forward to running into you in Atlanta someday as I've ended up there as well. Heres to 10 more years of great content!
been watching since the beginning and finally got my own 2019 10spd GT! you are truly an inspiration man thanks for the content and all the good reviews
I’ve been watching you as long as I can remember, the first video I saw that absolutely set me on my car addicted path was your terminator and review I’ve actually lost track of how many times I watched it. Long story short I would watch your video day in and day out and told all of my friends and myself “I Will” get one of those and two years later ended up buying an 03 Redfire Cobra. I remember seeing your Svt Lightning review and it set the thought In stone and I knew I had to have one in my life. Well another long story short I’m currently typing this in my 2nd gen Lightning lol. You’ve reached out and actually wished me happy birthday on Facebook several times, I remember thinking how crazy it was that ThatDudeinBlue was actually reaching out to say hello to me and wish me happy birthday. You have one of the best and most humble personalities for TH-cam and I love that you haven’t changed into someone you aren’t. You have influenced so many people in a positive way and I for one know the world needs more people like you spreading the positive mindset and posting and just being yourself. David I don’t know any other TH-camr in the car community who deserves it more than you, you are seriously killing it and I love seeing the channel grow and you hitting these crazy milestones.
Found this channel 9 years ago the day my dad bought his 2012 5.0 it’s been crazy to see the growth of the channel and the car scene as I’ve grown up. Hoping to buy a S197 of my own when I’m done with college.
I first started watching your videos back in 2015 when I first bought my 2015 GT when I was 23, first mod I did was after watching you install the 551C wheel and tire kit from AM. I took out my credit card and bought the same wheels and tires after that video. Been watching 7 years later strong!
I came across your videos when I was a teenager just getting into cars. You're only a few years older than me and you had a cool car and a superb personality. I've kept up with you ever since. I look forward to every video. You've definitely been a big inspiration and kind of a go-to for examples of aftermarket stuff. Keep it up man. I'll follow you until you quit youtube
My man! Dude I’m a recent sub but the way you present your work and genuinely speak of your likes and dislikes makes me a fan I’m a 50 year old Asian male that loves your work I’m like binge watching ALL your past uploads and truly can’t get enough Probably your slight sense of humor or just being “real” is so refreshing Thank you truly 🙏
I've only been following your channel for a couple months now but I never miss a video. When I found your channel I was looking at Subaru content to help motivate me to build my 1000whp VA Chassis STI. I have several friends who own and drive multiple Mustangs, your channel has given me a new appreciation for those cars.
The last two minutes got my eyes watery. Been here since I created me TH-cam account about in 2013. One of the few guys I’ve hung on to. Keep it up man and well said.
I remember finding your channel searching for brz videos, obsessing over cars as a teenager. I left my first ever facebook comment on one of your posts about a new video. Crazy how time flys. Thank you for all the good content and all the memories
My first time seeing Smurf was in 2014 when you came to Mt sterling Kentucky for a cruise. I had a red 2008 3v. It was my first mustang and only had it about a year when you filmed the video. I will always love that car. But about 3 years later in 2017 I bought my gotta have it green 2013 and I love that car just as much, I still have my 08 and my 13 and hope my kids get to enjoy them one day. Seeing Smurf always made me want a 13-14 mustang, still to this day they are best looking mustang ever made. It’s just nostalgia from that point in my young adult life where mustangs was my personality. I wasn’t a social butterfly but cars was my freedom and escape from everything.
I have a 2014 Mustang GT premium track pack in grabber blue but I have taken a different route with mine. After 10 years it has 2500 miles, still has every original part except the oil filter. I change the oil annually despite averaging around 224 miles per year. Even has original tires. Never been washed with water, never been rained on, never spent an entire night outside, garage is heated and cooled just like the rest of the house so it lives in an environment very similar to my living room. I love it!
I started watching David my freshman year at Ferris state in 2013. I literally feel like I grew from a teenager into adult hood with him because I’ve seen just about every video since then. I used to love hearing “Welcome to another vloggity vlog” lol you’re the OG car review king and we love you!
My 03 cobra is my one that I won’t let go, still have it. I’ve been watching since you were a really young dude. Congratulations where you were able to make it and wish many more years
2015 was when I found your channel. I think it was either the 2014 Paxton 5.0 or JDs first GT500 review that caught my eye and I was hooked ever since. Started watching in middle school and now I’m 19 working production. Thanks for all the great content dude, here’s to another decade :)
One of the first videos I saw of yours was when you did the collaboration with Matt Maran. I've been watching ever since. Used to watch the vloggity vlogs all the time heh. It's crazy to think how much time has gone by. Thanks for all the content over the years. I'm glad you still have Smurrf.
first vid of yours I watched was the unicorn mustang, and I've been following your content ever since. I like how you don't tend to sugar coat what's going on with your project cars, a lot of youtube channels only show the good side of project car ownership like making huge power or going for canyon runs, but leave out all the stuck bolts and bloody knuckles that it took to get there. I remember all the issues that went on with the twin turbos on the 240, the troubles you had after boosting smurf, and the integra just everything about the integra. you're just such a down to earth person and I love that, keep up the good work dood!
David, I’ve been subscribed since 2012 when I was learning how to drive manual and your video was one of the first that came up. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. You helped me through a really dark time and I remember being super stoked whenever a new video was dropped. Here’s to 10 more!
My son got me in to watching you way back then because I've been a Mustang fan since the 1960's. Hard to think it's been that long you have been doing this.
Can’t believe I’ve been watching this channel for so long. Your channel inspired me to get into cars & to buy my 2013 GT almost 8 years ago now. I ended up selling it to get my 2022 GT (still in a Mustang haha), but I really resonated with you when you said Smurf was the constant through hard times. My Mustang was with me through the hard times and the good, and it’s crazy the kind of connection that creates with an inanimate object. I wish I hadn’t sold it at times, despite my 2022 being better in every way, but on to new memories and experiences. Excited to see what comes next for your channel and Smurf!
Congrats on 10 year anniversary, started watching in 2014 and kept coming back to see what you and others were doing with their cars, plus I liked the way you speak, clear, simple and professional.
I was 14 when I first started watching you David. Now I’m 23. What a crazy 10 years it’s been. Thank you for being my YT therapy when I didn’t have much else. 🤙🏾You and Smurf are the goat
Really awesome to hear a backstory like this. Emotionally attached to a car is something only car guys can understand. Loved the vid. Keep up the good work
First vid of yours I saw was your Porsche 944 video! Binged all your vids after that and I definitely remember that procharger vid! You've always stood out as a down to earth car guy who isn't out to prove anything but just enjoy cars and share the love of the hobby. Be about it!!! Ps I have a bolt on 94 Taurus SHO 5 speed ALMOST ready for you to review down in Phoenix AZ.... Car hasn't ran in 10 years and your vids have helped me live vicariously while I was in a position where I couldn't afford another "cool" car with a young family at home. Thank you David!
the first time I saw smurf, i was just going through TH-cam, looking for awesome mustang videos to watch, and came across your review of a black mustang cobra with black wheels. not too long after that you did a vlog in smurf, the color and sound caught my attention, and every video after that was always so entertaining, inspiring, informative, and etc, so I love every single video you have made, and i hope your success continues on. have a wonderful day.
Honestly i think the first video i saw of yours was the collab with Matt Moran back in the day, i think i had been looking at getting an FRS or a BRZ and stumbled across the whole universe of car youtubers from that, you being one of the few I still follow. I always thought it was cool we were from the same area, and I love how genuine your videos feel. I hope Smurrf is back to good again soon!
YOU’RE MY BOY BLUE!!!💙💙💙
I still remember the demonetization scene like it was the other day, and the funny (i mean ironic) thingis that I was going through my first ever nasty depression fase too, it was also just a year of having my first bucket list dream car, which was the Renault 19 CHAMADE 16v (a very rare euro compact sports 90s sedan) but dude, you felt like a company man. I always kept coming back to kinda check on you, don't want sound creepy, I acknowledge that you don't know me 😅 but it just how I felt and thanks to your Smurf and thanks to my Red french bathtub, the world felt better. I also met so many nice people through that machine. I'm glad both our lives are going as we wish. Still wishing also to one day just compliment you in person and thank you for everything, for making the lives of your community have lots of Smiles per Gallon. Before I finish, I don't know if you remember, i did a replica of Smurf over Twitter on a game called TrackMania canyon. Anyways. I'll go to sleep with a huge smile. Thank you, take it easy 💙
The first vid I saw was when you reviewed evens is300 and I have been loving your vids since then
"I will never retire!" - Ric Flair & Smurrf.
I think the first time I saw your video was when I was on the 9th grade when I was 15 and I'm 19 turning 20 soon
Have you ever considered tracking down your Black Mustang? That'd be such a cool journey to go down just to see what happened to it. Heck, maybe even repurchase it and do something unique with it.
I literally can’t believe I’ve been following David for so long!!! So freaking great! And yes, I do feel old! At 25 I finally bought my dream 2013 GT! Thanks for all the years of inspiration. Here’s to 10 more years of content!
He also helped me decide to get my 2013 back in 2015. One of the best decisions in my life. So glad to have such a great person making great content.
God I can't even remember when I subscribed, its been forever.
Bro me too 2014 I was 14 lol now I’m damn near 23 .. scary
Me too man. Been on his channel since 2012
I’m 25 too and I feel the same exact way dude, David really does it the best!!
“It was just me, and Smurf.”
Man, that resonates with me more than you know. Almost teared up a bit.
Outstanding
I never comment on TH-cam videos, but this one warrants a comment - I started really getting into your content when I went to college back in 2015. I’ve watched the Smurf Saga unfold and watched you and your channel grow along with that car. You’re one of the realest, most humble dudes on TH-cam - a lot of TH-camrs only share life’s highlight real, and you show it all. You share your mental health struggles in a way that’s constructive and relatable while also putting out some of the absolute COOLEST car content on the platform. Love your channel, love your cars and love your story, brother. Thanks for what you do - excited for the future of your channel and your future as a human 🤙🏻 Stay real, Blue
@thatdudeinblue .. YOU and SMURRF have been a constant in my life, through my divorce, and losing a house and some family, you have always there for that support and comfort.. you have let it be known really even without saying it, you have your car which is there for you.. and the people you meet when you go out of your comfort zone.. you have always been there and always will be.. thank you
i am honored that i have been seen by you, again.. thank you.. you have no idea, literal tears boss man.. really. :) @thatdudeinblue
Talk about a throwback! Its been awesome watching you grow over the years and getting to talk to you at various events. We have always loved watching you succeed and appreciate all of the hard work you did for us. Keep up the great work and let us know if you need anything else! - Tyler R.
10 years and 1 day later (genuinely ironically, I ordered it in February) and I'm picking up a 2022 Mustang GT, grabber blue, manual, and have a roush catback sitting in my garage waiting to be put on (from a 2020 mustang that was totaled last year) You were the original inspiration! The future is bright *and blue*!
2 kinds of people. those that understand a relationship with a car and those that don't.
I feel like every enthusiast has that strong connection with their vehicle, and it's perfectly normal where some nights that's all you need
Wow, this video made me strangely emotional. I can't believe it's been 10 years already! I was somewhere in the first 600 subscribers, and plan to stay for many more. Thanks, David for all you do.
Smurf if literally one of the main reasons I wanted a Mustang so bad in high school. I’m 2013 I use to watch your videos repeatedly living vicariously through them. It’s crazy to see how far Smurf has come over the years.
crazy to think u watched this get built 10 years ago! awesome channel and always will be
Great video David. Been watching you for a few years now. I have 4 kids all older than you. I am a car guy and I ordered a Dark Horse on 6 April. I have been driving German cars & Corvettes for over 4 decades. The DH will be my first Mustang. I like both your your boosted Mustangs. Keep on growing your business. I am a fan!!! 👍💪😎🇺🇸✝️
Wtf i been subscribed to u for 10+ years? Thats crazy.
Im the guy from the first boston subscriber meet who told his job he was going to the bathroom and came to the event.
You were seriously an MVP lol🔥
Hearing the backstory like this is so cool. I’ve been watching fun the beginning and it’s been such a great journey watching you AND your channel grow over the years.
My son showed me your channel back when I had my 2013 gt 5.0 and I’ve been following you ever since. Always great content and I especially like when you review high hp cars, it always makes me smile when you react to the pulls. Keep it up buddy and congrats on 10 years!
Man, started watching you when you got the car. I had a love for 5.0s and started consuming your content as quickly as you have provided it. Thanks for all the entertainment and smiles over the years
Dude, you're one of the biggest reasons I want to own a mustang in the future. Can't believe I've been with you for like 7 years. Here's to you enjoying smurf for many more years and to you being able to continued making content
Started following you eight years ago when I was about to purchase my ‘14 mustang. Looking around for some S197 content and stumbled across the channel, been a fan ever since. 👊😎
Dude I've been subbed for 10 years?! I was 15 at the time... This brings back so many memories for me alone, let alone all of us on this journey with you! I've been itching for a mustang ever since I found out about Smuurf, and now at the age of 25, I'm about to get my first GT! Congrats on 10 years of this beautiful car, and thank you for all of the memories, David!
Been following since 2013 lol crazy to think its been a decade
6years ago....I happened to stumble on a vid, thanks algorithm, and I've been here since. Can't remember which one it was....but you seemed to be charismatic and really enjoyed driving and being in the car scene. Between you and others I've been able to keep up on things as I have not been very active in the scene, but that is changing.....thanks! Keep up the good work.
Found you on TH-cam my Sophomore year of college 2014. This channel pretty much started my love for cars. I also learned a lot from this channel. To this day you're the one car TH-camr I still look forward to new videos.
Love your work brother 🤙 Keep being you.
Dude I can’t believe it’s 7 years I’ve been watching u. First video was the gen 1 mazdaspeed 3 because I had just picked up one. Congrats bro
I started following you when you got this car because I got my 2014 5.0 Gotta Have It Green around the same time and I still have mine as well, only 60k miles.
Damn 10 yrs already. Geez does time fly by quick.
Now I know what thatdudeinblue means. I've been watching for less than a year and I've pretty much only seen you drive other cars. From one smurf to another (Mariner Blue Miata here), that's an awesome story. Glad you still have it and hope you get it running soon.
Damn dude your story hits home. Stay positive man. Great content.😎
Amazing content as always, been a fan for many years. You are the reason I own a 2004 Terminator. Thank you for being a TH-cam creator and reviewing for so long!
Some women ain’t shit. You’ve accomplished so much and continue to grow your channel. You’re living the dream and no women will ever replace that!
Man its cool to see how far you have come with smurf and that its still puts a smile on your face
Love your stuff David 🙂
First video I saw of yours, you were talking about the new S550 Mustang that hadn’t yet come out. I think it was 2013 or ‘14. I went back and watched all of your Smurrf videos at the time and I’ve followed the whole journey since! We actually met once at the end of your first rally in Pueblo Colorado, my dad and I drove our 1966 Mustang down to meet you and we went and got Wendy’s with your friend Brandon. I still have that car to this day and I feel the same way about it as you do with Smurrf! Also, I just want to say, I really appreciate how real you’ve always been with your viewers. As others have said, you’re one of the most real and humble creators on the platform. It’s been a pleasure following you for these past nearly ten years, and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors! God bless!
Can't believe I found you towards the end of 8th grade! I absolutely loved the vlogs, your first s14 240sx review! It really showed me the automotive landscape in a new light and formed my positive opinions on the car scene and the sense of brotherhood it created. Afterward I would watch fast and furious after I turned 13 as It's PG13 🤣. Nowadays all these years later I'm almost 22 in university studying engineering and my passion for cars is as large as it's ever been! It's truly amazing to think that as I eventually buy a vehicle and live my automotive life as passionately as you!
David….. this is literally the 2nd video of yours I’ve watched. The 1st one was the review after 70k miles. I have to say that these 2 videos were very much an eye opener for me. You have such a connection with your audience in that you love and appreciate them for their support throughout your journey. It can genuinely be felt through watching you talk about it. Also, the way you talked about how you were content with the car and fast forward 10 years later, you still have Smurf….. that to me speaks volumes. Your humbleness, your dedication, and your passion for what you do is so refreshing. You’ve not only gained my respect, but you also gained a subscriber for life. Keep the videos coming, don’t ever change who you are, and thank you for being so genuine! Thank you!!!!!
David, congrats on the 10 years. I want you to know watching your channel and that racing channel gave me motivation to start my own. I’m about 10 months in and I’ve almost got the required watch hours to get monetized. Subs are about 700ish. I’ve had a couple videos shared by haltech and Kozmic motorsports. That was pretty exciting for me. I review cars as well. A few cars I’ve recorded have also been on 1320. Actually last week a Eagle talon that was on their tx2k video that everyone was amazed by I recorded the same day or maybe the day before. He’s a friend of mine. I think you may know the owner too. Summer time is slower for me living in Houston because of the heat so I may record some vlogs about my 2014 5.0 mustang in the time being. Going over the mods and some tech footage. I’ve always been kinda ehhh about recording my own cars because I don’t wanna seem like I’m showing off. I’m gonna give it a go tho.
I started watching about the time you became Smurf's caretaker. I said here is this kid who is trying to make a go of it on youtube and his channel is about one of my lifelong ambitions automobiles. I watched your Vlogs and it gave me an insight to what my children (your age) might be going through. The Vlog you did with your dad really hit home. Now here it is 10 years later and I have finally moved up from a foxbody to an S197 Coyote engine car.
I still catch the videos that are about cars and events I relate to but have enjoyed watching you grow and handle life's road-bumps.
Keep up the great work while staying honest and you will continue to flourish!!
I've been with you for a long time David, like Woodward TV but longer, I forget what videos got us started but it was like ten years and a couple TH-cam accounts ago. Thanks for everything especially your deduction and being real always.
Smurrf really is a beautiful car, I understand the point in having a deep connection with a vehicle, ever since I got my Honda I treat it like if it were my kid, it’s something I worked hard for and was able to acquire, buying new parts and just seeing them on the car really makes you appreciate your ride even more, a stock car is like a blank canvas you should be able to do what you want to it and appreciate it more and more along the way and develop that connection with it almost as if it were a living thing, a love for a car is really something else, I hope that I will be able to soon get a 2014 GT or a Boss 302 and have the kind of money to take it on a boosting journey too
I miss those smurff blogs man
I’ve been here all 10 years! Got a 06 v6 Mustang when I was 16. Started watching Mustang videos online and found your vids. I used to watch all the “vlogitty vlogs”!! I’d watch your reviews over and over again. I’ve watched JDs GT500 and the Cobra video at least 15 times each. Upgraded to a 19 PP1 GT about 3 years ago now! Your videos exposed me not only to the world of Mustang, but all enthusiast cars. Even hopped on some FH2 lobbies with you back in the day!
You gave us a shit ton of entertainment for a long time David 👍👍
I didn’t realize I’ve been subscribed for over seven years! I remember seeing you procharge Smurf and I didn’t realize that was almost eight years ago. Man time flies, and you deserve all of your achievements and successes David.
My first video of yours was when I was Subaru obsessed as a teenager. I would watch your review of that silver Hawkeye STI at my first job and see you just hoon the heck out of it. From there it was a gateway to your other videos, mostly the Subaru ones. I was 15 at the time, and now I am 24 still watching all your videos. I never ended up getting a Subaru, but in two months time, I technically will lol.
Getting a GR86, I already have the vin! Thanks for all the memories David. I look forward to seeing what you do next.
My first time seeing Smurf was 10 years ago I was young and dumb looking up TH-cam videos on cars and stumbled across your channel with the black mustang then you posted a video the next day of Smurf and I was like this dude has my DREAM car right now and I’ve been watching and enjoy ever since I’ve gone through many of the same troubles but 3 years ago now I was able to get my own dream car it’s a 17 GT in grabber blue and it is 100% my forever car sure I’ll probably have 6-7 other cars but this will stay forever with the great people and memories I have in it and working on it. Buying material things might not bring happiness but the feeling I get being able to floor this thing and track it sure does bring a big smile to my face.
So I was 22 bought a new 11 gt manual and noticed your videos. Became a regular viewer and over time caught myself noticing we had simular taste in mods etc. Needless to say a white 13gt with red leather became available and I bought the car and continued to watch the videos until the 240 took over, and I would come back to watch fast car reviews lol! Congrats on the 10 year anniversary and your youtube and life SUCCESS, to GOD be the GLORY!
Great video David! Can’t wait to see Smurf get the electrical issue fixed and back on the road! Also just want to mention that you have been a big inspiration to me. I remember watching your car reviews back in the day like the unicorn mustang and the skyline reviews and I was just wishing I could own a car and be like you and all these guys with their awesome builds. You also inspired me to make a TH-cam channel even tho it never got good or serious, And now it’s cool seeing that unicorn mustang again. Feels crazy that I went from wishing I could get my first car however many years ago I started watching you to getting my first car in 2018, my 1967 mercury cougar, and making amazing memories and living the car guy dream. Keep up the great work @ThatDudeinBlue
I can't put into words what it's been like and meant to follow your journey. I've been here since just about the start. I got through a lot of hard times and kept my love for cars and car people with your channel. I lost so much in the last few years. From a home to my mom. She shared a love for cars with me. From writing stories to working on my broken down car. I keep here in spirit. Watching your videos keeps me grounded and good. Continue being you, David. I can't speak for everyone. But I'm positive most of us will be here alongside you and Blue.
I'll never forget pulling into Caffeine and Octane in front of you a few years back in my GHIG 2014 GT after I'd been following your channel for years. Then when you walked around with me and my buddy and talked to us a bit and posted a picture of both of our cars together on instagram. Literally made mine and my friends day. Keep it up David! Thanks for bringing us along
I can't believe its been 10 years already. Almost in tears. Thank you David
Dude. This car started your channel. Film school days. High school for me 😂 I have as many memories I can remember by seeing your car as I can with buddies who's cars I've taken road trips in. Awesome video man!!! Buddy just sold his absolute show quality 2v vert after years to move on to bigger and better. You have been a huge influence of the community man 💪 Keep doing you
Crazy to think this car is ten years old now! I remember the first time I saw it when you review my gray focus st back in 2017. Inspired me to sell the focus and get a 19 5.0 PP1
Such a cool story. I remember seeing Smurrf at a Best Buy in Chesterfield and you were showing off the exhaust to someone. Still wish I went over to say hi.
The first video of yours I saw was you putting on the axle back. You're one of the few things that's been a part of my life for ten years and I'm genuinely happy about that.
You were one of my first car TH-camrs I’ve ever subscribed to buddy! You reviewing my Golf R was one of the highlights of my life bro! Had the time of my life. You legitimately are just like one of us. Thank you so much for not getting a big head with the fame. Cheers fam!
My first time seeing Smurrf was on subaruwrxfan’s channel. I’d been getting into his videos because I liked subaru legacy’s at the time, and then I saw your collab with him. I went over to your channel to watch the video of his car from your perspective, and I enjoyed how you made your videos. I also loved the sound of the mustang, so I started watching. 10 year old me really enjoyed the the bright color and the lovely sound of the car. I’ve set my eyes on a S550 grabber blue manual mustang gt for the past 3 years, and I will have one as soon as I graduate college. I can confidently say that you and smurrf have grown my passion and love for mustangs, so I thank you for that. I also thank you for the amazing content you have given us over the years. Please keep doing your thing, and I’m excited to see what the next 10 years has in store!
first video i saw was you reviewing the boss 302, thought it was so sick. then fell in love with the 2013-14 gt. working towards getting one now😁. Thanks for all the awesome content!
Awesome story, awesome car, cool guy. I’ve been following David pretty much since he got this car and I’ll never get enough of hearing about it.
I want you to know I met you at Caffeine and Octane last year in September 5th. You took time out to speak with my friend Dalton, Nick and I. Invited us behind the ropes to stand by Smurrf with you and I want you to know how much that meant. You were the first TH-camr I had ever meet IRL and it meant the world seeing how genuine you are in person. Thank you for the years of entertainment and thank you for taking time out that day to spend time with your fans.
I remember being in high school watching everyone of your smurf/mustang vids just waiting on the chance to get mine. Bought my dream 2013 grabber gt at 19 shortly after graduation and haven’t looked back. It’s been 5 years now. Thanks for the inspiration!
oh man.... i dont remember my first time seeing smurf, its been that long man, all i remember seeing was the blue integra video you reviewed cus I saw integra and rsx and thinking the rsx was an integra but technically wasnt. I stuck by you through the years and to hear its 10 years since you got the car, I felt happy for you man. And Me wanting to aspire to make a project car, I thank you for reminding me about the message of How the car doesnt make you happy (completely) but how it can make memories, opportunities, meet people and so on. Thank you David.
You're my TH-camr since 2012. I've been into cars my whole life. I loved how you love all automotive scene. I've always wanted to start a career in Automotive but then I got diagnosed with epilepsy in 2018 when i was about to start college in a field of automotive collision. But your videos cheered me up.
I'm sorry that I'm not an OG viewer. I might've started watching about 6 years ago.
Was great to hear your TH-cam growth story and how Smurrf was always there for you. Hope you can get her running again soon. Thanks for all the awesome content.
This essentially how I felt when I bought my Infiniti G37 back in 2019. As my first car with no money to my name, she was the fastest and comfiest thing I could afford, and taught me so much about how cars work and just the modding scene in general. The statement you made with Blue about you and your car hit hard with me as I used my G to escape my problems as I really enjoyed driving. Sadly my G was totaled due to a Tornado that hit, but now I get to be a part of the S197 Coyote squad and definitely going to make her as badass as Smurff was.
I found your channel just before you got Smurf boosted and haven't left. Life hasn't afforded me the chance to live the car life, so I live it vicariously through your channel. Thank you for taking us along on the ride. It's been so much fun to watch.
5 or 6 years ago is when I started watching your videos David and I've been a huge fan ever since. Keep up the great work my brotha.
It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. I’ve been following this channel since I was about 16 in highschool and was looking to buy a 300zx and saw your review. From there on I loved the channel and all the reviews you did. Honestly can’t explain how good it is to see a TH-camr as genuine as you are. Everything works out for a reason and man am are we glad you stuck with it. Congratulations on all of your success and keep up the great work!
I can’t believe it’s been a full decade of entertainment and education from you and Smurf David! I was 14 when I started following you and now I own my dream mustang all because of the video you did on the black terminator all those years ago!
This cars always been a massive staple of your channel and 100% is not the reason but the thing that people know you by. Keep up the good work bro and hope to see Smurf back on the road soon
I remember being at the American Muscle Mustang Show several years back and my cousin and I screamed as we saw you leaving in Smurf. You have us the biggest smile and a good rev. Him and I always talk about it and will never forget that moment or that car. Thank you for all your hard work and memories
I have a friend from high school who showed me your videos after telling me he met you at import alliance. He was a big mustang guy and ended up boosting a 2014 track pack mustang gt and it was the first fast car I ever rode in. I think he derived a lot of inspiration from you and your videos. Thanks to your videos and the experience I had in his car I now have the mustang bug
Always been proud of you as a fellow Richmond native! My little brother and I have been watching since the beginning in 2013 Watching your videos was a way for us to bond when we didn't have many other common interests. Looking forward to running into you in Atlanta someday as I've ended up there as well. Heres to 10 more years of great content!
been watching since the beginning and finally got my own 2019 10spd GT! you are truly an inspiration man thanks for the content and all the good reviews
I’ve been watching you as long as I can remember, the first video I saw that absolutely set me on my car addicted path was your terminator and review I’ve actually lost track of how many times I watched it. Long story short I would watch your video day in and day out and told all of my friends and myself “I Will” get one of those and two years later ended up buying an 03 Redfire Cobra. I remember seeing your Svt Lightning review and it set the thought In stone and I knew I had to have one in my life. Well another long story short I’m currently typing this in my 2nd gen Lightning lol.
You’ve reached out and actually wished me happy birthday on Facebook several times, I remember thinking how crazy it was that ThatDudeinBlue was actually reaching out to say hello to me and wish me happy birthday.
You have one of the best and most humble personalities for TH-cam and I love that you haven’t changed into someone you aren’t.
You have influenced so many people in a positive way and I for one know the world needs more people like you spreading the positive mindset and posting and just being yourself. David I don’t know any other TH-camr in the car community who deserves it more than you, you are seriously killing it and I love seeing the channel grow and you hitting these crazy milestones.
Been here only a year or two but videos like this make me wish I was around for your whole journey. You’re an inspiration David, thank you!
Found this channel 9 years ago the day my dad bought his 2012 5.0 it’s been crazy to see the growth of the channel and the car scene as I’ve grown up. Hoping to buy a S197 of my own when I’m done with college.
I first started watching your videos back in 2015 when I first bought my 2015 GT when I was 23, first mod I did was after watching you install the 551C wheel and tire kit from AM. I took out my credit card and bought the same wheels and tires after that video. Been watching 7 years later strong!
I came across your videos when I was a teenager just getting into cars. You're only a few years older than me and you had a cool car and a superb personality. I've kept up with you ever since. I look forward to every video. You've definitely been a big inspiration and kind of a go-to for examples of aftermarket stuff. Keep it up man. I'll follow you until you quit youtube
My man! Dude I’m a recent sub but the way you present your work and genuinely speak of your likes and dislikes makes me a fan
I’m a 50 year old Asian male that loves your work
I’m like binge watching ALL your past uploads and truly can’t get enough
Probably your slight sense of humor or just being “real” is so refreshing
Thank you truly 🙏
I've only been following your channel for a couple months now but I never miss a video. When I found your channel I was looking at Subaru content to help motivate me to build my 1000whp VA Chassis STI. I have several friends who own and drive multiple Mustangs, your channel has given me a new appreciation for those cars.
Miss you buddy. Feel honored to be featured in the video as always. Been missing the goblin a lot recently. Never forget all the memories with you.
The last two minutes got my eyes watery. Been here since I created me TH-cam account about in 2013. One of the few guys I’ve hung on to. Keep it up man and well said.
I remember finding your channel searching for brz videos, obsessing over cars as a teenager. I left my first ever facebook comment on one of your posts about a new video. Crazy how time flys. Thank you for all the good content and all the memories
This video really makes me realize how long I've been watching David's videos. What a cool journey, so glad you get to do this as a career
My first time seeing Smurf was in 2014 when you came to Mt sterling Kentucky for a cruise. I had a red 2008 3v. It was my first mustang and only had it about a year when you filmed the video. I will always love that car. But about 3 years later in 2017 I bought my gotta have it green 2013 and I love that car just as much, I still have my 08 and my 13 and hope my kids get to enjoy them one day. Seeing Smurf always made me want a 13-14 mustang, still to this day they are best looking mustang ever made. It’s just nostalgia from that point in my young adult life where mustangs was my personality. I wasn’t a social butterfly but cars was my freedom and escape from everything.
I have a 2014 Mustang GT premium track pack in grabber blue but I have taken a different route with mine. After 10 years it has 2500 miles, still has every original part except the oil filter. I change the oil annually despite averaging around 224 miles per year. Even has original tires. Never been washed with water, never been rained on, never spent an entire night outside, garage is heated and cooled just like the rest of the house so it lives in an environment very similar to my living room. I love it!
I started watching David my freshman year at Ferris state in 2013. I literally feel like I grew from a teenager into adult hood with him because I’ve seen just about every video since then. I used to love hearing “Welcome to another vloggity vlog” lol you’re the OG car review king and we love you!
My 03 cobra is my one that I won’t let go, still have it. I’ve been watching since you were a really young dude. Congratulations where you were able to make it and wish many more years
10 YEARS AGO I remember the first night you brought it out to wing command.
Thanks to you awesome people that night I felt right at home.
Maybe one day I will put the hellion back together.
2015 was when I found your channel. I think it was either the 2014 Paxton 5.0 or JDs first GT500 review that caught my eye and I was hooked ever since. Started watching in middle school and now I’m 19 working production. Thanks for all the great content dude, here’s to another decade :)
One of the first videos I saw of yours was when you did the collaboration with Matt Maran. I've been watching ever since. Used to watch the vloggity vlogs all the time heh. It's crazy to think how much time has gone by. Thanks for all the content over the years. I'm glad you still have Smurrf.
first vid of yours I watched was the unicorn mustang, and I've been following your content ever since. I like how you don't tend to sugar coat what's going on with your project cars, a lot of youtube channels only show the good side of project car ownership like making huge power or going for canyon runs, but leave out all the stuck bolts and bloody knuckles that it took to get there. I remember all the issues that went on with the twin turbos on the 240, the troubles you had after boosting smurf, and the integra just everything about the integra. you're just such a down to earth person and I love that, keep up the good work dood!
David, I’ve been subscribed since 2012 when I was learning how to drive manual and your video was one of the first that came up. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. You helped me through a really dark time and I remember being super stoked whenever a new video was dropped. Here’s to 10 more!
My son got me in to watching you way back then because I've been a Mustang fan since the 1960's. Hard to think it's been that long you have been doing this.
Can’t believe I’ve been watching this channel for so long. Your channel inspired me to get into cars & to buy my 2013 GT almost 8 years ago now. I ended up selling it to get my 2022 GT (still in a Mustang haha), but I really resonated with you when you said Smurf was the constant through hard times.
My Mustang was with me through the hard times and the good, and it’s crazy the kind of connection that creates with an inanimate object. I wish I hadn’t sold it at times, despite my 2022 being better in every way, but on to new memories and experiences. Excited to see what comes next for your channel and Smurf!
Congrats on 10 year anniversary, started watching in 2014 and kept coming back to see what you and others were doing with their cars, plus I liked the way you speak, clear, simple and professional.
I was 14 when I first started watching you David. Now I’m 23. What a crazy 10 years it’s been. Thank you for being my YT therapy when I didn’t have much else. 🤙🏾You and Smurf are the goat
Really awesome to hear a backstory like this. Emotionally attached to a car is something only car guys can understand. Loved the vid. Keep up the good work
First vid of yours I saw was your Porsche 944 video! Binged all your vids after that and I definitely remember that procharger vid! You've always stood out as a down to earth car guy who isn't out to prove anything but just enjoy cars and share the love of the hobby. Be about it!!!
Ps I have a bolt on 94 Taurus SHO 5 speed ALMOST ready for you to review down in Phoenix AZ.... Car hasn't ran in 10 years and your vids have helped me live vicariously while I was in a position where I couldn't afford another "cool" car with a young family at home. Thank you David!
the first time I saw smurf, i was just going through TH-cam, looking for awesome mustang videos to watch, and came across your review of a black mustang cobra with black wheels. not too long after that you did a vlog in smurf, the color and sound caught my attention, and every video after that was always so entertaining, inspiring, informative, and etc, so I love every single video you have made, and i hope your success continues on. have a wonderful day.
Honestly i think the first video i saw of yours was the collab with Matt Moran back in the day, i think i had been looking at getting an FRS or a BRZ and stumbled across the whole universe of car youtubers from that, you being one of the few I still follow. I always thought it was cool we were from the same area, and I love how genuine your videos feel. I hope Smurrf is back to good again soon!