Here’s Why Old Cars are Better Than New Cars
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- Here’s Why Old Cars are Better Than New Cars
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i drive a 97 jag , the last inline six jag had , its a good car but ignition coils like freeze in the michigan winter and break , and the damn ethonol they put in the gas seperates when it gets really cold then fowls the plugs , i meant to put in recreational fuel because its 100% gas before winter but it was a mild winter and i thought i could drive it all winter and i ran it everyday then bam the cold got it , im just waiting for it to warm up so i can go through the plugs and hopefully i dont need any new ignition coils
@@thirdworldassassin Thats great. Im driving a 1976 c20 suburban and I have been waiting for the snow here in S.E. Michigan so I can have some fun.
Scotty's 100% right. Nowadays, 'cars' are just a disposable bunch of sensors + electronics wrapped in stupid plastic. 'Planned obsolence' is CCP's motto. Mega.Corporations' bean counters disregard the consumer.
I actually drive a 90 chevy lumina 2door coupe with the 3.1. Car runs and drives like new. I've been driving it for around 14 yrs now it only has 109000. On the odometer. My only complaint it the stupid idea of putting the ignition module and coils under the left bank exhaust manifold. I've replaced it many times . He'll I think I can do it in my sleep lol. I'm gonna drive the wheels off this car. My friend has the Buick of the same car and he has 437000 miles on the odometer still goin strong. Long live chevy
@@robplotts9412 those 1990 luminas were a good car
Two weeks ago my '70 Ford p/u wouldn't start. I hit it with a shovel and she fired right up.
A little persuasion is the mechanics secret
I once used a screwdriver on the starter solenoid... Yep... ❣️
What a coincidence, I have to do the same thing to my wife sometimes.
percussive maintenance
“I think I’ll just get a Chevy or Ra-“
Your ford: *Starts right up*
Sad thing is that nowadays the car you’d like to get is either wrecked or modded to hell.
Yes, you need to search them hard
No
Or pay like $200.000 for a mint low mileage one.
Thats why I still keep my 240sx stock
Too many Fast and the Furious fans.
yes that is what I loved about the older cars, you could just swap the engines or even swap the engine parts. Things were so simple
Yeah, the electronics makes it more complicated to swap out an engine or transmission. But it can be done if there's a kit for doing so.
My 93 Accord is using some parts I took off 96-2000 Accords if I couldn't find a 90-93 in the junkyard. It's a pretty modular car.
@@genericdude6551 Just unplug them and move the wire harness out of the way.
It’s the old kiss principal
Keep
It
Simple
Stupid
I love Scotty man - he is a self-made millionaire and wears his old Levi's jacket and jeans proudly! And he doesn't need to own a new Porsche, Mercedes, or any new luxury car to show off his talent in your face. I am learning a lot from him.
Scotty Kilmer basics are fundamental.
Because he is making money from his old levis jeans and toyota Celica lol
He actually owns the new toyota supra which is a BMW in disguise. He hides it now but when he first bought it he did make some videos about it.
Old cars were not disposable.
Right. And people don’t realize that keeping a car on the road instead of crushing them after 10 years creates less pollution. Especially with the manufacture and disposal of lithium batteries included
Mining lithium is a horrible thing
@@Terminxman People did not realize because companies and governments told them to do not!
@@Terminxman couldnt fuckin agree more
@@Terminxman Finally! You actually understand this, unlike most people! My dad says the exact same thing as you did. I bumped my fist against a 1992 Mazda 323 door, VS a 2021 Toyota Corolla, the Corolla door was like a tin can, vs the 92 Mazda, it was solid, with a deep bang when you hit it. It was awsome. Cars will never be made as good ever again, unfortunately.
That's why I still driving my 1974 El Camino.
😂😂
Is that you Jesse?
My 1993 Toyota Landcruiser has done 500,000 km and is still going strong, I bet it’ll still be going when I’m done and dusted !
I bought a 1993 Ford Explorer for $500 6 months ago with 365,000 miles on the odometer and it was abused by it’s previous owner and sat for a year. The starter motor bolts backed out because of a huge oily mess on the undercarriage and caused the starter to not spin the flywheel when I turned the key. It also had a major misfire issue because the spark plugs were rusted and covered in black oil. The oil also looked like it hadn’t been changed in a long time and the oil filter was loose while taking it off. But after I changed the spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter, the engine runs like a dream. It hasn’t had any problems since I fixed those issues. She’s a strong old girl.
Like yourself.
If it only has 365000 miles on it ,it's just gotten broken in good and if you change the oil regularly it'll last another 365,000 .
I remember back when all you needed was a 9/16 wrench to work on everything under the hood. But now you got to go buy or order a special tool just to work on one single part 🤣😂
I drove my bosses F-100 about 30 feet back in the 1980s. It was like heaven.
Thats why the big auto companies don`t like old mechanics like you and i scotty. We help the little guys. All they ( big auto comp.) want to do is screw the little guys.
You’d think the big 3 would embrace mechanic’s! Maybe they’ll rethink that when electric car’s fail.
Agreed, the transmission replacement on my older car cost as much as a computer replacement on my newer car... sigh
Can confirm new parts work on old vehicles.
2007 honda shadow fuel pump relay works perfectly fine on my 1984 honda shadow.
My 1990 Pontiac Bonneville with 342K miles agrees with you Scotty. I love the 3800 V6
It's quite simple: they look better, they sound better, they are metal, built to last and cool!! I wanna own one when I'm older
I can't spell lol
Your profile pic makes me want to say...
Pootis!
Possibru is not possible!
I only buy vehicles older than me. Easy to work on, easy to keep running
@@fish_R_stinky69why say that
@@josiahademiluyi4677 That was 1 year ago lmao.
1989 Ford F150 4wd 4.9L Strait six.
Getting ready to put a new (used)cab onto it.
Will outlive me I am sure.
Known great engine of its time.
Those old ford 300 straight 6’s like the one in that truck are amazing
For sure!
Fix or repair daily!
God bless my "rollin' down the road" 2002 Taurus. Scotty taught me how to keep it going for a long time.
Emissions laws ruined the way cars are made now a days..
My old CJ-7 Jeep had a Ford carburetor a Dodge alternator and a GM distributor.
J.e.e.p. = Just Everyone Else's Parts. 😁
LMAO
Stude used the superb GM distributor design on their V8s. Used other suppliers as well, yet they were superb machines.
I love classic cars. I hope someday I can follow my dream to work on them
You will
I'll keep my old car for as long as I can.
Got 2001 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 4x4 LS 5.3L...mint condition. Runs perfect. Owned since 2003. I'll never need another vehicle
Tru about standardization. The repair manual for my 1965 Mustang also covers Falcons, Comets and Galaxies.
I have a 1975 ford ltd that just started for the first time in 35+ years, and it still runs like clockwork
As I always said...cars, music, and women have one thing in common.....the better ones were made between 1970-1990
truth!
wrong its 1930-1960
Only thing true is cars minus the safety regulations.
Just why
In what way could a new car company come forth and just provide the solid, quality, bare minimum vehicle? Would there be a market for that?
I remember when you could buy a pickup for "way cheap", now they are twice as expensive as regular cars!! And for some reason all have to have back seats and four doors like a station wagon! If you want a regular cab you have to special order it, like WTF!! Since when have all men become sissies and now have to ferry everyone around in their regular ride! I just want a bare bones, dirt cheap, no frills pickup!
Toyota Corolla didnt become the best selling car by being quirky, luxurious, sporty or made of "allegedly" expensive materials. It was a basic car, and its newer generations always provided more extras while still being a basic cheap car.
The emissions is the problem...
The closest thing to that is Dacia but they only sell cars in the UK and Europe. Dacia make cars that are dirt cheap, they made a brand new car not too long ago that cost £5995 it had steel wheels, no AC, no electric windows even in the front. It did the bare minimum needed to meet regulations and thats it.
Oh and they didn't bother painting the bumpers on their entry level bare bones cars you just got black plastic bumpers lol.
Now a days, cars are smartphones on wheels... there's your problem
Metal body work. Not fiberglass is my favorite up here in deer crossing county
Not all body parts need to be metal, some small and non load bearing panels are BETTER being plastic. No rust and lighter.
I'm at the point where I refuse to work on anything that's newer than '75. The old cars are just more fun to work on,
My 2002 Lexus ES 300 with 167,000 miles is solid and tight as anything that age. No creeks or rattles solid like a tank and quiet like a vault. Dependability, Craftsmanship and quality which is unparalleled for its age!!
As far as GM C/K pickups are concerned, the parts were interchangeable between model years as well. Sometimes when I needed a part, if it wasn't available for my model year, I would ask the parts counter person to check and see if it was available for my truck's previous three model years. And often as not, it would be.
If you live where I do and they salt the roads in the winter the pre 1992- 1996 models were prone to rust away. The newer ones post 2008-2012 have very complex computers and transmissions that re more prone to failure and are hard to repair. The mid 1990s up untill about 2012 seem to be the sweet spot. That's why I like my 2011 Corolla. Last of the simple 4 speed automatic transmissions with a dipstick.
hahaha 4 speed gearbox on a 2011 car? You guys are getting conned in America 4 speed gearboxes are a pre 2000's thing in the UK. Also I have never seen a gearbox with a dipstick wtf is that about? You don't need to check or change transmission fluid anyway. You enjoy your 2011 car that belongs in the early 90s.
@@gravemind6536 Most cars in America had 5 or 6 speed autos in 2011. Also transmission fluid starts to break down after 60,000 miles (100,000km). Not much of a problem if you're living in Europe though.
@@gravemind6536 Interesting...
I drive a 1996 Chevy truck. It's not the most dependable vehicle on the road, but it's cheap and easy to fix, and it keeps me out of a truck note for as long as it can.
My chevy is better than any ford, dodge, Toyota or honda on the road...it was built on Wednesday
What I hate on modern cars are flimsy paneling on the outside. I can’t sit or lay on the hood or roof without it crumpling on a modern car. Also, no actual steel bumpers on most new cars. I really like the hardened chrome bumpers that could withstand a crash instead of crumpling on a tiny fender bender
Crumpling is intentional. Its a safety feature.
The energy from the crash is transferred to the crumple zone, without that, the same energy is applied to your internal organs.
@@the_dropbear4392 yes I know how crumple zones work to increase time to decrease force cuz I’ve taken physics, I just wish they would sell cars with the option of rigid body panels
@@the_dropbear4392getting a new car is going to cost more than the medical bill
@masonadkins7972
Right so car not being damaged is more important than being paralysed for life.
@@the_dropbear4392 ok think about this if your average income is only 2000 dollars and and it costs 5
20k to buy a new car you are screwed
You could even throw a holly efi on the old carb engines so you don't have to keep adjusting them.
New cars have planned/made to be obsolete/junk in a few years.
Business
No they are not. If you drive a rental car that is what new cars will look like in 25 years. I drive a new Malibu with 900k miles on it and it pushed me back in the seat with its POWERFUL tiny engine!
@@fish_R_stinky69 900K miles or 9000 miles?
@@zythr9999 900k New cars are NOT made as junk. That Malibu would be rusted and broken if it was not made to last.
@@fish_R_stinky69 Oh I see. That's good, then
I agree with this aside from one tiny little detail. Fuel injection is soo much better than carburetors, especially in the winter.
I still drive a 1996 Camry V6 I bought from an old man. Still runs and shifts like a dream. Only problem is the quality of the spare parts are not on par as the original.
The 96 camrys are injection not cabroute which means comupter system is taking the rule
Love the ford 300 straight 6!!
Yesterday my dad had to tow his VW Passat b7 and he used vw passat b3 to do it which still works perfectly fine.
I wish I didn’t have to sell my 82 Bronco last year
You can buy a new Bronco, cars depreciate 5 times in only 2 years. New Broncos have powerful overhead cams compared to weak pushrod engines.
I hope you never stop making videos. Love you Scotty
Look at my old Celina. ...he should trademark that line
Plus insurance is cheaper. My 68 mustang is cheaper to drive than a new car.
The money you will save (if you need to save money) outweighs the benefits of modern cars. Period
@BL Dontmatter exactly I’ll keep my used $12k Lexus
@BL Dontmatter exactly, like WHERE can you go super fast. Not the streets, because you would get pulled over. I agree, everyone modern car loser says that all the time.
Saving money 💰can be a choice too.
Thank you!
If only rust wasn't such a colossal problem with older cars....
Other than that, newer will always equal worse & there's no changing that ever. Regulations & insane profit margins have sealed that deal.
Up til 2010ish is the STRONG cutoff imo. Just enough computer to help with diagnosis & efficiency all around, yet still serviceable & still analog enough for where it counts. And less chance for unobtainable parts.
Another 41 years later, some random digital mechanic on the internet will be ranting why physical cars 41 years earlier were better than digital cars on the Metaverse.
I feel your sentiment on the celica. I have owned three of them 2.2’s and 1.8’s including 25th aniversary car # 283. Loved all of them and regret ever selling them.
My 43 year old Lada is more quiet than my neighbour's 10 year old Mini (Coomer) Cooper.
Yeah, but ladas are accident prone...ever see a russian car crash compilation??
@@pillowbugg As much as any other car - any car driven by a russian is more prone to accident. Lada's are structurally tougher than any 90s or newer car, and even safer for the type of roads we drive in - i just saw a Mercedes who's front wheel was tilted 45 degrees to the outside, probably after he entered a random pothhole. Infact where i live, you're more accident prone if you drive a western car.
@biblereader My neighbour pays through the a$$ for it, and its even smaller, less practical, less fuel efficient and crappier than my dad's 90s Fiat Punto. It feels like a laundry basket when you sit in it, i feel way safer in my 70s steel Lada, it would not survive a collision with it. Hell, some dude with a Lada in my country got hit by a woman with a 90s Opel Corsa - the Corsa was smashed in pieces, while the Lada came back 100 miles home, with just a slightly cracked radiator. lol
Yep, you could rebuild carburetors, starters, generators, etc. And if they were in too bad shape, run to the junkyard and pick one up that maybe you wouldn't even HAVE to rebuild.
Over here rocking with a 04 grand marquis owning it for almost 3 years come July got it at 139k miles hit 158k this year only had barely any problems heck I can count on a one hand how many. Once I get a house I'm doing all the maintenance also helps parts are cheap
That wasn’t even 20 years ago. A shame they’re no longer made! But they made them recently at least.
My dad thinks his 25 year old car is "new".
Bean counters and unions have decimated car quality.
Velly true!
Unions really have to go! The union guys make way more than regular guys and from what I see do a fraction of the work! Why are they still allowed to collectively bargain (extort) when they make so much!? If regular guys did that we'd go to jail!!! It's no wonder America can't compete in the world today, and everything is made in China, the unions make way too much money! And the union bosses, and other managers and what not, take a big cut of the pie too; how do you think they can lobby so good in Government for a big chunk of our tax dollars!! Union's time has come and gone, why are they still allowed to operate!!?
Emissions
I always feel you’re directly yelling at me, lol.
😂
I will give up mpg for reliability.
If you have a car/ truck that's older than a 2000 it's almost impossible to find parts in a junk yard that hasn't scrapped everything that old.
Agreed, if you don't have a honda civic or a toyota corolla you're basically sol. I have a 98 mazda protege and I almost was about to scrap it due to the fact I couldn't find a control rod for the stick shift until I found a dealership with the part on stock in another state.
2001 mustang GT. Parts are a dime a dozen, especially since crown vics and grand marquis are basically the same car just with a. Different shell.
You're looking in the wrong places. There are plenty of old cars out there, I know of a few that have LH bodied Mopars.
99 ford ranger with a 5 speed trans. 160k miles and runs better than my ex's brand new Malibu.
That is false. I drove a rental Malibu with 860k miles on it.
Scott,I agree with you on this VIEW. I use Mercedes Benz C 280 1999, but apart from WORSE gas mileage,it run like New
The 99 c class and e especially the 4 cyli engine are bulletproof
Cars are like houses, the older they are the longer they'll last
Computer chip problem. Easy fix!. Stop computerizing cars! Problem Solved!
If you want some pre 90s junk that rusts, is slow and gets awful fuel economy go ahead and buy it enjoy having to adjust cables all the time adjust carbs all the time enjoy the fact they won't run well on modern fuel. Compared to old cars modern cars are far more reliable as long as you don't buy some stupid luxury car and stick to a good german, japanesse or south Korean car.
I have a 1984 Dodge Ram w100 prospector pickup truck with the 318 engine which starts up everytime, still going strong.
Cars could quite easily last for many millions of miles if gas mileage and performance weren't everything these days.
I totally agree with you, Scotty. But the time is the most powerful enemy for old cars
thats why i love my ek1 civic honestly the best car ive driven and parts are easy to find
Older cars with manual transmission last really long.
The worst part about modern cars are engine complexity and all the eletronics, my 2007 Volvo V70 PII runs like a dream after 18600 english miles or about 300 000 km
@@AT-wl9yq Correct 5 cylinder 2.4l engine, purrs like a cat in -30
Thats why my 94 blazer and 88 c1500 with parts from 4 different trucks are still chugging along
The CELICA.
And glass headlights that never fade.
You're sooo right Scotty!
I've been waiting so long for you to make this video!!
Some of my cars can be adjusted with a wrench and screwdriver not a fancy computer!
Hi Scotty. You’re quite famous here in Karachi, Pakistan. Yesterday at a mechanical shop I was having a discussion about some car maintenance and to my surprise the guy said Scotty Bhai(Bro) recommended this. 😁😁
I just bought a 2005 camry with only 23,000 miles on Friday. Hope it lasts a while
If it's been well maintained and driven normally, it'll probably last till 2035 if you continue to do so 😀 I've a 2007 Suzuki SX4 with 30,000 miles, and I expect it to reach 30 years old
@@yeolblt yessir I bought it from the original owners. Who were in their 80’s! Car has been meticulously maintained. They would change the oil every couple months even if they only drove 200-300 miles. Best part, they had a stack of receipts to prove it.
My parents kept a 1980 datsun 280zx in a garage for the last 30 years so the paintwork is gorgeous!
I have an older car with plastic parts and living in hard environment but believe it or not, it had been running for 18 years, with 315k miles on it. Still running good today, and will probably keep running for 10 more years
@Manni MiNiMoo cars got worse quality after the crisis in 2009.
@@Blakecryderman7244 lol I don’t know anything about after 2009, haven’t bought one for so long. Until mine dies not gonna buy another car. What do u think of those new electric cars? With no engine do u think they last longer? My next car would have to be electric just want to know
@@yeolblt It is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, it sits in the sun every summer in 104 degree heat, since I have no place for it to park. Was surprised that it is still running so well, there are some parts I replaced of coz, aside from oil change regularly, and flushes every few years, did nothing else.
What car is it? Great choice and maintenance ☺️
@@yeolblt 2004 Hyundai Elantra, 2.0 Engine 4 doors
Sold my 2013 Chevy Malibu and kept my 2000 GMC Sierra 2500, which runs like a champ. I noticed the transmission on the Malibu was slipping sometimes, but with 243000 miles on the GMC. The transmission is so smooth. I also have a 72 Datsun 510 Wagon, and the only time it failed was because I forgot to put water in the radiator when I was younger.
My 97 Ford expedition just stiff armed a cheap Honda in a full tee bone on my passenger side. The guy ran a red light and hit me without breaking. My structure saved my life. The guy drove off hit and run. Cops couldn't help find him. After a week of insurance calls and a rental car thankful Im not in ICU. My dad died the same day 2 hours earlier. Both are names are the same. Couldn't imagine what my sister's would do if we both went at the same time. I was spared by the stability of my Ford. I'll get another one for sure. Live today like it's a gift. Peace
The people with newer cars and car payments say hard times for people with older cars because they think about us every month they have to make that car payment and always wondering how long is it going to last after it's paid off. My wife and I recently got rid of are newer cars and bought a couple of paid off Honda's and we love them! and love that extra money in are pocket every month.
Solid metal frame... i sure hate those plastic frames there using nowadays
Old card are made for transportation. New cars are made for you to spend a lot of money over the time for them while they get you here and there for a few months before going to the shop.
Hopefully it will all come back around when a majority of car manufacturers fail enough where they won't be getting bailed out again we csn only hope
My dad was a shop teacher & I wanted to be a mechanic after high school... He wanted me to be a secretary 😳
MUSCLE CARS still FABULOUS for a reason!!
Still the king, dude! ❣️
Now that's a woman. 😁😁😁
YEP! Nice Ford V8 with pistons the size of paint cans 😜❣️
He probably doesn’t want you to deal with the stress, being outside and pain. But I am sure if you work smart it will work out and as long as you like what you do.
I LOVED THAT CAR!!
It was a '71 Ford Galaxie with a 351 Windsor... Still miss it .. still have the original key ❣️
@@nucleargrizzly1776 .... thank you....
My favorite era of the gasoline engine is metal oil pan, metal water pump housing, coil on plug ignition, and port fuel injection. No more plastic than radiator end tanks, intake manifold, and DOHC valve covers. Not too complex not too simple is how I want it.
Completely agree, it describes my 2001 Tacoma 4 banger. Timing chain too unlike the 6 cyl
Scotty you’re right that’s all I’ll ever buy is old cars and trucks. The new stuff coming out today Even the engineers can’t figure out what’s wrong with it.
Thats why I have a 91 diesel hiace.
Old cars : made stronger ,,but in case of accident will crush you inside ,,
Modern cars : made strong enough but also could absorb energy to save you in case of accident .
I have a 1972 Ford F-250 4x4 truck. That truck still runs great. Is always reliable and looks great. I also have a 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 dully duramax diesel truck. It’s a good truck. But 10,15 years from now. I bet the 72 ford will still be running good and reliable and the 96 diesel gmc will have gone to the scrap yard
Hello Scotty!..man the passenger door on that F100 has seen better days im sure! lol nice truck!
Honestly I don’t mind the cosmetics of new cars, is all the electrical components and features they be adding. I can do with basic car features and new exteriors.
Me too. Easier to work on too
The reason why they’re better is one word. Simplicity
Carburettors need to be in new performance cars like a new camaro or something for that heritage style
Don't stop your show!
I love how much easier it is to work on older cars and access everything without having to gut it just to change something simple
I love my 5th gen accord 5 speed i dont think i will ever part with it! 🤣
Gas is so high I turned in my plates
I'm still driving my old sh*! Scotty...87 burb....
Not only just rolling down the road, but looking normal while doing it. My 70s chevy looks like its going to fall apart when I drive it but my 90 hardbody still drives on freeways just fine
That's why I got a 96 swift mk2
I prefer fuel injection. It's been my experience that they've always been more reliable than a carburetor.
Yes there are plenty of things I don't miss about old cars. Drivability for one. And who wants to go back to points and distributor? Carbys were a pain in the neck.
Carbs is like going back to using a horse and cart.
@biblereader There's nothing wrong with carbs. My Triumph Spitfire has them, but fuel injection will always be way more efficient/reliable/powerful/economical.
OBD1 was the best. Simple, reliable, modern enough. Early to mid 90s. And now, no inspections.
Carburetors are fuel inefficient and can leak when older. Hard to start in cold winters. EFIs are the opposite. Most Japanese cars built about 7 to 11 years ago have the right amount of needed technology and have proved highly reliable.