I've owned 50 cars!!! The entire CAR WIZARD collection! Every car I've ever owned on my 100th video!

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  • On this 100th video, The CAR WIZARD 🧙‍♂️ shares the entire collection of cars he's ever owned in his 20+ years of driving. From his first beater at 14 years old to his latest Hoovie acquisition.
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  • @DavidBrowningBYD
    @DavidBrowningBYD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1004

    My impression from this video: The Car Wizard has lived a lot, seen a lot, learned a lot, and has built a life, a business, a family life for which he feels fortunate and is truly grateful.

    • @MikeLlorente
      @MikeLlorente 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      The Wizard is truly a good guy. He pretty much built my expedition rig and was flawless. He is as wholesome as human beings come, a true gift of the Heartland.

    • @NickKautz
      @NickKautz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My impression: What mechanic doesn't like modifying cars???

    • @laurieharper1526
      @laurieharper1526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Agreed. He reminds me of the chap who works on my cars here in the UK. An enthusiast/car guy who makes a good living from working hard, being honest and doing things right. Wishing him continued success.

    • @kasedunn3895
      @kasedunn3895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree, but I still want to see how much his personality comes out when he gets drunk lol

    • @justinwallen2911
      @justinwallen2911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree i love cars. Im about 45 cars my my worst regret is selling my 1979 Mercedes 420 color sky blue I miss her

  • @HooviesGarage
    @HooviesGarage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    That 240D, where Whiz and I met, was around 2008

    • @TomSuckAtFinance
      @TomSuckAtFinance 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nobody realized it actual hoodies

    • @topfunko7336
      @topfunko7336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bro huge fan

    • @shaneroberts9192
      @shaneroberts9192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The dynamic duo of the car TH-cam world

    • @gregormiller4037
      @gregormiller4037 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it me, or does just keep gettin' sexier every post? And NO, i'm not a Fay!

    • @Filip3Q
      @Filip3Q 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My dad's w123 240d had more than 1 Milon Km's. His current w210 220d also has more than 700 thousand km, and the original clutch :D

  • @SwampusMcGarniglus
    @SwampusMcGarniglus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I love how mrs wizard comes in with the maybe not intentional over the top inquisitive or informative off camera voice. Like she's talking to the studio audience at a 1960's childrens show.

    • @curbozerboomer1773
      @curbozerboomer1773 ปีที่แล้ว

      The most interesting fact revealed here...The Wizard has a couple of kids!...Never been mentioned before.

  • @MeetJoeBlack55
    @MeetJoeBlack55 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I may be a bit older, ( 60+), but I have had the same disease as you and Hoovie ... over 100 cars owned, bought and sold, until my wife finally made me stop when I retired from truck driving. Good luck in your future endeavors !! I enjoy your videos.

  • @SanAndreasFool
    @SanAndreasFool 4 ปีที่แล้ว +407

    Something about his voice is relaxing

    • @DavidBrowningBYD
      @DavidBrowningBYD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      You can tell he is a very kind and gentle man.

    • @williamcrawford5086
      @williamcrawford5086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      YOO! you still working at that Burger Shot?

    • @acertainshape
      @acertainshape 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They delete all cricitsm.

    • @mango_8102
      @mango_8102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      acertainshape ???

    • @bensegarra8073
      @bensegarra8073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's the sound of a simple man, happy in his element.

  • @viriatvsoflvsitania5422
    @viriatvsoflvsitania5422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +772

    No one:
    Scotty Kilmer: "Endless money pits"

    • @starsaber2002
      @starsaber2002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      Nobody cares what scotty Kilmer has to say about cars he is only biased towards toyota and lexus definitely not a man i would trust to work on my car

    • @chrislucas9098
      @chrislucas9098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Please, do not say nobody.

    • @tonebonebgky2
      @tonebonebgky2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      @@starsaber2002 even the wizard would tell you that Toyota is among the best! Sounds like maybe you're biased against Toyota.

    • @emremehmed2496
      @emremehmed2496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      @@tonebonebgky2 well everyone knows that toyotas are super reliable, but constantly bashing others car brands as endless money pits is quite tiresome, even tough they can sometimes make really good fun and reliable cars. I was watching his videos before but they started to get annoying by saying EMP that or EMP this

    • @SavedbyHim
      @SavedbyHim 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@tonebonebgky2 I don't think he's biased, but there's other good cars aswell that actually has a personality and is actually fun to drive.

  • @jblyon2
    @jblyon2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    'Mrs Wizard said we're done, we're getting rid of it'
    My Dad once told me the 2 most powerful words he ever learned to speak were "Yes dear"

    • @BoostedPastime
      @BoostedPastime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Sounds too controlling for my taste.

    • @UncaringAsshat
      @UncaringAsshat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I waited until I was 50 to get married. Decades of whoring and debauchery. Now, I abide by "Happy wife: happy life."
      I never imagined being married would be better than being single. Boy, was I wrong.

    • @ohgoditsgarrett2204
      @ohgoditsgarrett2204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      " a happy man is a happy relationship...a happy women is a miserable man "

    • @MrFuchew
      @MrFuchew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      your dads a simp

    • @DK-jd8bj
      @DK-jd8bj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Say it too often and you're no longer a man.

  • @jeffreymanier0
    @jeffreymanier0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    "Gas prices were thru the roof. Almost 4$a gallon."
    That's a bargain for us Californians

    • @Daemonarch2k6
      @Daemonarch2k6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      You don't want to live in europe, my friend!

    • @TheBigOne0305
      @TheBigOne0305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Yeah, right now here in Germany it's ~1.40 EUR (including all taxes) per liter for regular gasoline, that's 5.88 USD / gallon.

    • @MrPeteragent
      @MrPeteragent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      In Venesuela 1 liter of gasoline costs like 2 cents.

    • @AyAy008
      @AyAy008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Filled up at 76 in LA for $3.25 today. What are you talking about?

    • @youdontknowme5969
      @youdontknowme5969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The most I ever paid was a fill-up for $4.599/gal in Yates Center, KS back in '08. Woof!

  • @kitten-inside
    @kitten-inside 4 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    They should make an ad: "Mercedes - so good, it will bore you".

    • @YungEagle3k
      @YungEagle3k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      well that was said for only one car he listed.

    • @adamharris2674
      @adamharris2674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They are anything but boring because they are anything but good!

    • @vifon4839
      @vifon4839 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This fits audi better than mercedes cuz almost all audis are awd now

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@vifon4839 Almost all sold BMW, Audis and Mercs are AWD now. M5 is Xdrive, E63S is 4Matic, RS6 is quattro

    • @seeya205
      @seeya205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They are great until you get the repair bill

  • @fejic
    @fejic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Wow 200k, 100 videos. I remember the very first video, and how everyone in the comments gave you great tips on how to make sound and video better. And it worked!

    • @Karmy.
      @Karmy. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same!

    • @GTAVince
      @GTAVince 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      fejic Same !

  • @alexisvalere4095
    @alexisvalere4095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I knew MRS. Wizard had to be a smart lady to marry an auto mechanic, and now I know for sure that she is: she's a TEACHER! Awesome! Love you guys and the channel! Have learned SO MUCH from you, and am so appreciative! Keep up the great work you do here!♥

  • @knockoutmaniac
    @knockoutmaniac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    "they were doing unspeakable things in the back of the house" LMAO

    • @VQ.Family
      @VQ.Family 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

  • @norwegianberserkerbear8227
    @norwegianberserkerbear8227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Car Wizard just saved my Sunday evening... none of my favorite uploaders have published anything new... and in comes this. Great!

  • @0majors0
    @0majors0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    “The Mercedes actually worked so goo and so well I actually got bored with it🤷🏽‍♂️” 😆😆😆😆😆

    • @mightbegenius
      @mightbegenius 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Sounds ridiculous but pretty much describes every Toyota I've ever owned.

    • @qlus
      @qlus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's why cars like alfa romeos are always synonymous with having passion and character because they...surprise you by not working

    • @bjthedjdutchdude1992
      @bjthedjdutchdude1992 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've never owned a car but my parents had like about 10 or 12 since my birth year 1992. 1. 1992 Mazda 626, 2. 1982 Suzuki Alto, 3&4. (Both bought at once) 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport SE and 1990 Chevrolet S10 Red Blazer, 5. Late 1980s Buick Electra Wagon (big mistake. It broke down in 2 months), 6. 1998 Mazda Miata 7. 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, 8. 2006 Volvo V70, 9. 2012 Audi A5 Sportback, 10&11. 2016 & 2020 Audi E-trons

  • @Kastro876
    @Kastro876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I seriously love the dynamics between Wizard and Hoovie and Mr and Mrs Wizard... so humble yet straight forward... and Mrs Wizard is the always excellent support system ever.... keep it up and big up from🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @somguy5035
    @somguy5035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    "Stock or go home"
    100% man.
    The money people spend ruining their vehicles makes my head hurt.

    • @SGcomputing
      @SGcomputing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Som Guy what you think is “ruined” might be what someone love and makes them happy. I would never slam a car or anything like that myself, but just because you don’t like modified cars doesn’t mean it’s wrong to do it. People like different things

    • @Drew-wf7vw
      @Drew-wf7vw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I'll disagree with you there. The amount of different modifications you can do to a vehicle is endless and at least in my case, every modification has increased the reliability, durability, and my overall satisfaction in what I drive. I won't shit on guys that maintain a clean stock vehicle either, that's their choice, but I respect people that take the time to research, learn, and modify their vehicles.

    • @joes.7536
      @joes.7536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I make an exception for wheels and tires, and Ecu tuning, and exhaust, and turbo, and suspension, and,.....nevermind I’m a modifier, not a stock driver.

    • @SonicBoone56
      @SonicBoone56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's very few cars that NEED to be modified to be good.

    • @SRQmoviemaker
      @SRQmoviemaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree to some level... I like my DDs to have stock suspension/wheels for handling and comfort but dont mind doing the exhaust

  • @Earlywinters09
    @Earlywinters09 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You're great as the on-air talent, Wizard. However, we all know that Mrs. Wizard is the brains behind the operation. Seriously, fantastic TH-cam channel. Love watching. Always something to learn. Thanks for sticking with it!

  • @bneyens
    @bneyens 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    4:13 - I am Wizzards age, 39. I went to an air force base back when I was 20. EVERYONE had little 2 door pickup trucks, or 2 door old sports cars. Or both.

    • @MrWoodyBalto
      @MrWoodyBalto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sounds good to me. I have no use for more than 2 doors and i'm over 50

    • @jameswalton9155
      @jameswalton9155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To Bob Marley think he said he was
      14 in 87 that means he was born in 73 so this is 2020 so he's 47 not 39

    • @user-tb7rn1il3q
      @user-tb7rn1il3q 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jameswalton9155 No way he is 47.

    • @jameswalton9155
      @jameswalton9155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-tb7rn1il3q who's not 47 did
      Not understand your
      Reply. I am 71 born 49
      Had over 70 cars since
      I was 16. An now own my
      First Harley ultra classic
      An had some goldwings.
      Rode since 83. An was ase
      Certified. Retired from the
      Shop an dealerships now.
      Merry Christmas. Oldest
      Car I owned 53 chev belair 2 door stove bolt 6

    • @jameswalton9155
      @jameswalton9155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-tb7rn1il3q oh I understand
      U ment your 39 not 47.

  • @300DBenz
    @300DBenz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    “I’ve owned 50 cars!”
    Meanwhile: my mom has been driving her ‘89 Camry since she bought it in 1994...

    • @210SAi
      @210SAi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Scotty Kilmer approves

    • @timefortrimble9571
      @timefortrimble9571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      she'll be driving that for another 20 years

    • @300DBenz
      @300DBenz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@timefortrimble9571 last November, a quarry truck dropped a basketball sized rock on the highway and she hit it at 65mph...... popped the tire, cracked the wheel, ripped off the left fender. Insurance totaled the car and took it away. 😢
      Now she has a 2014.5 Camry....

    • @timefortrimble9571
      @timefortrimble9571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@300DBenz then she’ll be driving that Camry for another 30 years

  • @tronskendisnarmgnd3497
    @tronskendisnarmgnd3497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your right wizard. Your experience is your best teacher, over the years.

  • @GenMaster124
    @GenMaster124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I turned up here on Hoovies recommendation..so musthave been here close to the start ...well done young Wizard and your good lady 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @garys9694
      @garys9694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too!

    • @Karmy.
      @Karmy. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

  • @martymartian9820
    @martymartian9820 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So I’m 69 and I came from a gear head family on my mothers side. My older cousins built show class hot rods. i started at 16 with a ‘51 Chev Deluxe and now I believe I’ve had around 300 cars over the years and 60 motorcycles. It’s an addictive hobby and sometimes I wish I didn’t have the bug. So, some like myself and many others, are able to maintain a hobby like this because we do much of our own wrenching and you get to know some vehicles you should stay away from. I’ve rarely lost any money and if you can drive a vehicle and at least sell it for what you paid for, that’s a good deal too. I could have immersed myself in the project cars and hot rods, but you don’t make money on them, you to do it for the love of the hobby. If you want a hot rod though in your life, do as I did once. I bought one with the work done. In my opinion, a guy might make 10 cents on the dollar to build and then sell a nice rod. My only regret is the time spent over the years that could have been devoted to other things. But, it’s a man thing, right? I still have about 6 vehicles including a ‘64 T Bird project, but at my age, the motivation is waining. Up here in western Canada, I see some cheap Rolls Royce’s in very nice condition. I say to myself, don’t do it , don’t do it. So far I’m listening.

  • @ahmadghosheh3104
    @ahmadghosheh3104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My list in order from 1976 to Today: 3 Pintos (Love Pintos), 1 Fiat 128, 1 Buick Le Saber, 1 Ford Temp (New), 1 Ford Taurus (New), 1 Ford Escort Came with the Ex-wife, 1 Honda Civic (New), 1 Dodge Caravan (New), 1 Pontiac , 1 Silverado, 1 Ford Ranger, 1 Ford Temp Used, 1 Toyota Camry, 1 Chevy Equinox (Garbage), 1 KIA (Love it it's a 2018), and Finally 1 Nissan Xterra. I can say the 2009 Camry XLE has been and still is the most reliable car and still enjoy it at 158K miles, followed by the Ford Taurus lasted 160K and I finally got tired of it and gave it away to a single mother. Oh yeah, 2 Honda motorcycles and 1 Harley Both long sold.

    • @Binkley-rj6gf
      @Binkley-rj6gf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear I'm not the only one. I drove a '78 Bobcat in early 80s during college, first manual transmission, and I loved driving it. Plus, easy to load up my stuff with back set down and hatch up - including a 2-piece LazyBoy recliner. My dad was only able to get it away from me when the passenger's side footwell had rusted thru. Bobcat had been basically t-boned on the passenger driver door, and my dad bought it and repaired it for me to drive. Even then, he had to trick me to bring it home so he could 'repair' it (have it junked).

  • @bhobg
    @bhobg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A great vid. Nice to hear the stories. But it's amazing that CW always says he recommends Toyota to his customers and he is so frustrated when they buy something else. And yet in 50 vehicles he bought 2 Toyotas, one of which his daughter drives. Perhaps he can explain. :P

  • @noxcure
    @noxcure 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    You missed a car. The Mazda you had to take posession of because the customer refused to pay

    • @joshuagibson2520
      @joshuagibson2520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Maybe he never actually had that one titled in his name? Just guessing.

    • @neiltoersbijns2921
      @neiltoersbijns2921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      And the car his daughter totaled

    • @ZerokillerOppel1
      @ZerokillerOppel1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@neiltoersbijns2921 Yeah...we know it all Wizard....😼

  • @DL_Burns
    @DL_Burns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    7:40 and just to be clear "we were married at this time." An Officer and a gentleman!

  • @zabnat
    @zabnat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    "What happened to your hair." "Gravity. Is has all migrated to my jaw."

  • @stephencreswell229
    @stephencreswell229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm seriously addicted to this channel! (Maybe in the future you should do a video on the best budget OBD2 scanner)
    1995 Isuzu Trooper
    1998 Nissan Maxima
    2002 Toyota 4runner
    1999 Chevy S-10
    2005 Toyota Camry

  • @MrKormmodity
    @MrKormmodity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I love the “Wizards” you can tell they compliment each other very well

  • @codyjacobsen6954
    @codyjacobsen6954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Hoovie said come here and I did. Haven’t regretted it a day since. Awesome content.

  • @braidwooddesignstudio5536
    @braidwooddesignstudio5536 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So enjoy watching your videos (in Australia) and your list of cars is amazing.
    Well, our life in cars 1965 - to date
    1. Trabant - used
    2. Renault Dauphen - used
    3. Austin 1800 - used
    4. Mini 950 - used
    5. Ford Escort - used
    6. Leyland P76 - new
    7. Marina - new
    8. Gemini - new
    9. Valiant station wagon - new
    10. Mini 1725 - new
    11. Pulsar - new
    12. Urvan - new
    13. Camira - new
    14. Pajero - new
    15. Magna - new
    16. SAAB - new
    17. Chirade - new
    18. Volvo 240 - used
    19. Volvo stationwagon - used
    20. Ford XR6 - new
    21. Holden Calais - new
    22. BMW i180 - new
    23. ML 270 - new
    24. 1996 C180 - new - had it for 20 years, rear ended at a stop sign and was written off
    25. Pathfinder - new - sold after 14 yrs
    26. Current - 2004 C180 Kompressor - used - low mileage, replaced the other
    27. Current - Toyota Avalon - used, low milage, listened to all the advice about longevity and reliabilty.

  • @gabegarcia1199
    @gabegarcia1199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Mr. Car Wizard for being Humble and Honest, Str8 to the point. Im dealing with my share on my A8 where i didnt address the Cam Sensor . 2 months later (week ago) i heard a bang, car died out and yadi audi audi-os.... car jumped timing so much that even the plugs got slightly bent on the tips. Audi's are great to drive but sorry to maintain. i should of did my home work. I noticed how you and Scotty K. dont recommend these cars in U.S. yeah they might be great cars in EU but here and especially in BayArea, Cali Smog is so @#$$$*#* it reduces performance and relaiability. Lets not mention the scandal thats happening with their top exec's because i just may jinx my A8 more and next thing i know is my rebuilt engine has another failure due to not having blinker fluid. Thanks , You and the Mrs. keep up the great work. Defin. recommend you to my crowd over here.

  • @HankNinja
    @HankNinja 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    My favorite thing about the wizard: his empathy for the machine. Well done and thank you!

    • @corbingreiner9879
      @corbingreiner9879 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel bad for dead cars on the hwy; like most people road kill pets.

  • @mikecastellon4545
    @mikecastellon4545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Like Liam neeson, u have a “particular set of skills”.

  • @sebastianmeans5954
    @sebastianmeans5954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should be at a million right now. You've taught me a lot more than I thought I'd ever learn about certain cars

  • @harrisonb7486
    @harrisonb7486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wizard could tell me a story about anything and I’ll be glued to the phone. Such an honest hard working guy who knows what he’s talking about and isn’t afraid to say he doesn’t know something.

  • @0majors0
    @0majors0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    “It was so slow that it was almost dangerous”. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @hipcat13
    @hipcat13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    The real question is: How many at the SAME time?

  • @gordonnelson6372
    @gordonnelson6372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool tour through your car history! Love your taste in cars. I would love to add an old Caddy and an old Ford truck to my list. Been driving since 2003 and I've had 8 cars in my lifetime 1991 Isuzu Trooper, 1999 Audi A4 V6, 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo, 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo, 1984 BMW 528e (nickname "Sports Panzer"), 2011 BMW 135i, 2007 Porsche Cayman S, and a 1995 BMW 540i. I've always worked on my own cars and I learned how to do it from some great Audi forum members back in 2007. I discovered you from Hoovie's garage and I love you and your wife's demeanor and I hope you continue to make great vids on the tube!

  • @guillermorisso2463
    @guillermorisso2463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way to go, Car Wizard! I have owned over 70 documented cars myself! Ranging from 2 Cylinders to V8's.

  • @b33gft67
    @b33gft67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Best car show on TH-cam. Love it! Keep it coming wizard!

  • @klmckinnon
    @klmckinnon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Congrats David and Mrs. Wizard! Enjoy what you do for us.

  • @saddoncarrs6963
    @saddoncarrs6963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing that, Wizard - really enjoyed the video. And so polite! I've never before heard anybody talk of mice "going to the bathroom". I'd like to own more cars but financial restraints have restricted me to 25 over 53 years driving (52 with a licence) - still counting, though.

  • @tronskendisnarmgnd3497
    @tronskendisnarmgnd3497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hay Wizard, so after 50 cars we can say your a dedicated caddy guy. And ya" we can say as well, after many years of ownership we love our caddy's too. Great peace of history wizard. Now that is a life cars story. Thanks for the memories.

  • @panteleon1
    @panteleon1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Hoovies similar video, "I've owened 2000 cars!!!"

    • @towboatjeff
      @towboatjeff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hoovies video would have to be a 6 part series on all the cara hes owned.

    • @yammmit
      @yammmit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      owned*

    • @miguelmontero3020
      @miguelmontero3020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Which one the Plastic models the Woods, or the Light Metal made. Bitch.

    • @justaburgscousin
      @justaburgscousin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah but I can actually tolerate watching a wizard video. Something about Hoovies videos just get under my skin

    • @928gto
      @928gto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buick 3800, dodge d50. Buy and hold ontos

  • @charger19691
    @charger19691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Congrats Wizard on 100 great videos! Here’s to the next 100! Thank you for sharing your Wizardry with the world and my favorite car of yours is The VW Beetle. So many people just beat those cars into the ground, it’s nice to see someone bring one back from the brink. People drive those cars like they are mad at them!

  • @eddiethetruhead
    @eddiethetruhead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE the 97 Intrepid Wizard. Especially with those wheels. #12 all the way.

    • @eddiethetruhead
      @eddiethetruhead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That Land Rover was sweet too Bro.

  • @Nderak
    @Nderak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    15:48 this is the 3.8l EGH V6 that is in my 02 Town and Country. It was also in the Wrangler JK until 2012. My van is a hell lot more aerodynamic than the Brick-O-Wrangler, though, and even on a 3+1 transmissions runs smooth at 80+mph. Would love to pay you to inspect that van as I plan on keeping it for a very long time and want to solve mechanical issues early before they degrade.

  • @MelodyOo
    @MelodyOo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    anyone here since the first video? :D congrats wizard♥
    I got a 2010 Honda Insight too loved that car but I had to sell it because I moved to city and parking is impossible and expensive, i really miss it.

  • @mikenormandy9250
    @mikenormandy9250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    CONGRATS on 1 year and 200K subs (and counting!) - Love your content and cannot wait to see what's in store for the coming months!

  • @phil4986
    @phil4986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    17:44
    totally agree.
    I admire those tortured souls who can spend every waking second restoring a car ignoring everything else but that is not me.
    Cars are a tool and if they cease to be that,time for them to go.
    Great list and great to see you and Mrs.Wizard are a team.
    May you and your wife own a hundred more cars before you retire.

  • @davequinlan3020
    @davequinlan3020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Car Wizard. I think Hoovie traded his Imperial for the Allante's. I was upset that he did that. Lol. He traded his Green Benz Wagon for his Bentley Turbo. You also had an impressive list of cars.

  • @rolandtiiroja
    @rolandtiiroja 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have owned several cars in my life!
    1. Honda Accord Coupe 2.0L 1994
    2. Honda Prelude 2.0L 1998
    3. Toyota Rav4 2.0L petrol 2004

  • @drdysl3xia795
    @drdysl3xia795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    3:45 Before I got my first car my future brother In-law had a ford Escort in Guam and I helped him change the breaks. He's a cool dude.

  • @DAJANEM99
    @DAJANEM99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1987 Ford Escort, my mom had one she bought brand new. I believe it was her very first new car. Automatic seat belts were so futuristic.

  • @constitutionalist79
    @constitutionalist79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8:27 - 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. I had a vehicle once with the same shaking problem. The problem baffled many different shops. Finally, Discount Tire indentified one of the alloy wheels was out-of-round. New wheel; all was fine!

  • @dmitrys.4741
    @dmitrys.4741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    So, you never had a car with the "best engine of all time", GM's V6 3800?

    • @drealist7941
      @drealist7941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Ha I’m on my way to look at a car with the 3800 top engine!

    • @dmitrys.4741
      @dmitrys.4741 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drealist7941 And what car is that?

    • @drealist7941
      @drealist7941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dmitry S. an Aussie car a 93 Vp commodore!

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I see you have mistaking B18 for something else. Volvo B18 king of kings and current world record holder.

    • @dmitrys.4741
      @dmitrys.4741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DuBstep115 Holder-shmolder :) I only repeat what the Car Wizard himself has said.

  • @andraskopf268
    @andraskopf268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love Miss Wilzzards speak in the Background!!!!! Everyone need a little dictator ;-)

  • @ariel340
    @ariel340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That "couple doing unspeakable things in the back of the house" story deserves being featured in VinWiki.

  • @tommyhallum78
    @tommyhallum78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fact that his wife didn't say anything when he mentioned (who knows how many cars I may own in the future?) was priceless. You have a good one there Sir!

  • @jamesellison7982
    @jamesellison7982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Congratulations 🎉...been with you at the start🙂🇺🇸.

  • @scottlundy257
    @scottlundy257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow all over the Map on cars no rime or reason. Thanks for sharing Mr Wizard.

    • @spookman4917
      @spookman4917 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just like love, you just want one!

  • @jjlegend3922
    @jjlegend3922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hell yeah Wizard! I love the 7.3 idi!! I learned how to work on cars just so I could fix my idi fleet. 2 turbo and 2 non turbo. Even rebuilt an injection pump!

  • @audiolover
    @audiolover 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a lot of cars... I had three cars from 2004 till today still using a third one with no problems💪

  • @boggsty
    @boggsty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Holy moly, 100 vids? I think you do good with your videos. For the people, for the community. Thank you!

  • @surfer5352
    @surfer5352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congrats on your 200k subscribers, Wizard! I love your videos and what you do. You have your hands full with your son Tyler!!

  • @MrLio12
    @MrLio12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This one of the most wholesome channels on TH-cam!! Becoming one of my favorites

  • @SINcitySEAL
    @SINcitySEAL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As an army vet, it's cool to see other veterans from different eras become SMEs in the trades and hear their stories. Have you done, or will you do a video about your military experience/ transition to the civilian world?

  • @grunkohlaktionar7474
    @grunkohlaktionar7474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Congratulations on the subs and the videos! Keep up the good work💪🏽

  • @Mid.G.
    @Mid.G. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am subbed to about 10 automotive YT channels, but this is by far my fave :)

  • @patstenzel
    @patstenzel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe I watched the whole video, kudos you kept my interest. Better than watching whats on TV these days. I love cars, Thank You

  • @seeya205
    @seeya205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's pretty quick growth for an auto repair channel! Congrats!

  • @kunzklingsor9156
    @kunzklingsor9156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wizard we thank you for sharing your know how and willingness to help others. Congrats to you.

  • @lphilipps
    @lphilipps 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    LOVED this video! Learn so much from you..I'm a widow & need to know this. Glad I kept the 05 Mustang (toy)...and like you, STOCK is the only way 😀😀

  • @mi777ke777
    @mi777ke777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:44 I bought my Solara in '05 with 55k. I still have this car today 213k miles and it has never ever left me stranded. I own a couple other newer vehicles, but I still love taking my old boy out. The Toyota 1MZ-FE V6 engine is a GOAT

  • @realDonXeon
    @realDonXeon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    706,000 subscribers now Wizard! Congrats!

  • @mk500
    @mk500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I always enjoy hearing people’s car histories, and yours is especially interesting! Thanks!

  • @baird5776mullet
    @baird5776mullet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Surprised you never owned a Crown Vic,i have an 08 PI,love it.

  • @tjw8t1
    @tjw8t1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been meaning to make my first video similar to this, showing all my cars throughout the years.
    I may have the Wizard beat. I got my first car and learner's permit at 15 in 1996, and got my license in December 1997. I've had so many cars that it was tough to remember these in order. These are all cars I personally bought and registered:
    1. 1987 Volkswagen Golf GT
    2. 1987 Acura Integra
    3. 1984 Volkswagen GTI
    4. 1984 Volkswagen GTI
    5. 1989 Acura Legend Coupe
    6. 1990 Volkswagen GTI 8V
    7. 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
    8. 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco 8V
    9. 1991 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V
    10. 1988 Audi 90 FWD
    11. 2000 Volkswagen Passat V6
    12. 1987 Audi 4000CS Quattro
    13. 1986 Audi 4000CS Quattro
    14. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8T
    15. 1994 Honda Civic DX Coupe
    16. 1989 Audi 90 Quattro
    17. 1994 Honda Accord Coupe
    18. 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix V8
    19. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Coupe
    20. 1992 Infiniti Q45
    21. 1989 Nissan Maxima
    22. 2001 BMW 530I
    23. 1997 Ford Taurus SHO
    24. 1992 Ford Taurus SHO
    25. 2005 Ford Taurus SEL
    26. 1992 Mercury Topaz Coupe 5-Speed
    27. 1991 Honda Accord LX
    28. 1996 Ford Taurus SE
    29. 1993 Nissan Maxima
    30. 1995 Toyota Camry LE 2.4
    31. 2004 Ford Taurus SEL
    32. 1994 Audi 100CS Quattro
    33. 1994 Honda Prelude Si
    34. 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
    35. 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Base
    36. 2006 Honda Accord EX-L
    37. 1994 Lexus LS 400
    38. 2004 Acura TSX 6-Speed
    39. 2002 Saab 9-3 2.0T
    40. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.Slow
    41. 2001 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T
    42. 2001 BMW 325i
    43. 2015 Ford Fiesta SE 1.0 Ecoboost
    44. 2015 Mini Cooper S (Yes, I bought 2 new cars within 6 months of each other)
    45. 2006 Infiniti M35X
    46. 1993 Toyota Corolla Wagon
    47. 1989 Nissan Cedric Gran Turismo SV Twin Cam Turbo (JDM)
    48. 1990 Nissan Primera 2.0 Ts (JDM)
    49. 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante LS
    50. 2001 Chrysler Town & Country
    52. 2006 Buick Lacrosse GX
    52. 1997 Mazda 626 LX 5-Speed
    53. 2012 Chevrolet Implala Police 9C3 Detective Package
    54. 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass LS
    55. 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
    56. 2014 Chevrolet Impala Police 9C3 Detective Package
    57. 1993 Nissan Cedric Gran Turismo (did not import this one myself) (JDM)
    58. 2011 Chrysler 200 Touring 2.4
    59. 2012 Chrysler 200 S 3.6
    60. 2004 Mitsubishi Galant GTS
    61. 2001 Toyota Camry LE V6 5-Speed
    62. 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid
    63. 1994 Nissan Primera T4 (JDM)
    64. 1991 Honda Prelude SiR VTEC 4WS (JDM)

  • @j.jayames7224
    @j.jayames7224 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your service!!!!🇺🇸 Wizard.

  • @cliffordgallagher4531
    @cliffordgallagher4531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations on the milestones! Love the content! Keep up the good work!

  • @the-quintessenz
    @the-quintessenz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Finally, we can see every single hair on the wizard's beard!

  • @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386
    @mikejames-drummerreginacan1386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video Wizard....I currently drive a 1997 Intrepid 3.3 with 350,000 KM (Canada).....BEST CAR EVER

  • @paulmueller6307
    @paulmueller6307 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like his videos,there really is truth in the statement-Happy Wife,Happy Life.Did anyone notice Mrs. Wizard got the newest and nicest of all the vehicles he had listed.Is he really that humble and laid back or is he a TRUE GENIUS? Hmmmmmmm

  • @levimohr3196
    @levimohr3196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sounds like Mrs Wizard is in charge. LOL! You never had my favorite car I owned. 1988 Beretta GT 5-Speed V6. I ❤️ that car. One day I’ll find one to restore.

    • @JoshuaBrown-is8fb
      @JoshuaBrown-is8fb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Levi Mohr I had a 95 beretta for my first car, met my ex gf in it, my ex wife and was the first car my oldest son rode in. Now I’m lucky to see maybe 1-2 in a year.

    • @levimohr3196
      @levimohr3196 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know right. I also had a 1994 with the V6. Truly my favorite cars.

    • @Blackout_1692
      @Blackout_1692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My grandmother had one back in the day until it threw a rod through the block

  • @bneyens
    @bneyens 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I wish you included a time line of years so we had some point of reference to how old the cars were (and how old you were at the time)

    • @Blackout_1692
      @Blackout_1692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too

    • @nigel.w
      @nigel.w 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I seem to recall him saying in a video that he was 40yo, so the oldest he can be now is 42. He probably joined the military at 18 and got married at circa 23, as his eldest daughter recently started college. That should be close enough for you to approximate everything, fwiw.

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nigel.w yeah he missed the first and second gas crisis's of 74/78 where they had fistfights at pumps and shot people for theur gas cans

  • @wackyrc1394
    @wackyrc1394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing, thank you, quite a list. Dutch plates on the BMW stationwagon! 'Stock or go home' if that's not already on your merch, be it t-shirt or keytag, it be for the Spring Collection 2020 Wizard, 😁👍 and I hear one J. Ross has a black SAAB for more Euro car fun!

  • @-rudy-
    @-rudy- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need that shirt! 😁
    I still have a '97 CR-V myself. Bought it new that same year, and it was my daily driver up until 2016. I still may do one more crazy thing with it (it's been sitting for a couple of years now), but if not, it'll be time to move it along. But that was one car we just couldn't kill. Ran like clockwork for almost 300k miles.

  • @stevenmosgin2679
    @stevenmosgin2679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    He traded the 66 imperial on the 2 Allantes. I remember because I thought he was nuts to trade that beautiful imperial

    • @jmoney7289
      @jmoney7289 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steven Mosgin I felt the same way even with the 20 grand on top

    • @kingjlinza
      @kingjlinza 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      When I first saw the video where he first got the two Allantes, I was like “I can’t believe he traded the Imperial for those”

  • @Mtechthewise
    @Mtechthewise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Wizard "long time"car ownership= 6 months ??

    • @jimcarlson6157
      @jimcarlson6157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      like a trump wife

    • @tonebonebgky2
      @tonebonebgky2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@jimcarlson6157 was it entirely necessary to bring politics?

    • @jimcarlson6157
      @jimcarlson6157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      good point. I'm sorry. wizard time is quiet time.

  • @andrewdbach1
    @andrewdbach1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to know the timeline on all of these vehicles. And how old is Car Wizard? That would be really interesting to know as well in addition to the vehicles themselves. Keep up the great videos Mrs. And Mr. Wizard.

  • @kris856
    @kris856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching this on 29.12.2020 and there are 300k subscribers already! Keep on doing great job CarWizard :)
    34 cars in 10 year (started to count with Hybrid Honda 2010), and I am still driving the very same car built in 2003. BUT, I have to admit, it is very reliable - never breaks down in such a way it couldn't berepaired cheaply.

  • @patrickbolmeyer9515
    @patrickbolmeyer9515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite Wizard car is the one you're currently working on! Congratulations on video #100 and 200K subscribers!

  • @carguyuk3613
    @carguyuk3613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've watched every video starting on your first day on you tube. Great content. Great advice.

  • @lincolnguy1991
    @lincolnguy1991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd just like to thank you for your insight on fixing all the various issues that you comes across, including you tips and tricks

  • @okigelman1
    @okigelman1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had a 99 solara also, lasted for 20 years before I finally sold it. Amazing car

  • @herrbela84
    @herrbela84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    More cars and vids please. My favorite one is the Caddy you still own.

  • @ronopel-350z5
    @ronopel-350z5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    David - Super Congrats to you and Mrs. Wizard for all of your hard work and honest advice. I have been watching since your first video. Well done Team Wizard. It's great watching the Car Wizard, Hoovie & JR represent Wichita and the surrounding areas. Look forward to your next 100 videos!

  • @bartman3608
    @bartman3608 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey wizard. Wizard 2 here. I, much like you also worked for Cessna Citation as an A&P Mechanic. What did you do? I also started my own shop in 1998 after after the aviation gig and have owned/worked on Ferraris, owned 2 Panteras, plus many others like my 1970 Trans Am, 70 Corvette 454, 4 speed convert, First gen Camaros, etc. In the early aviation days I purchased a Cessna 150 restored it and got my pilot license in it and flew from my home to work everyday. Good times. You and the Mrs. keep up the great work.

  • @rvhmon656
    @rvhmon656 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in the coastal temperate rain forest of British Columbia [near Vancouver] and one of the most memorable pearls of wisdom espoused by my father [long since deceased] was;" ...never buy a car with a hole in the roof!"...another pearl of wisdom I frequently recall: " ...the money feels more comfortable sitting in my pocket than in the salesman's pocket."