I had a Golf convertible like the one in the video. Mine was the base model in black with the manual transmission, also an 02 and with the same engine. When I said base model, I mean bare minimum. No power top, no AC, no cruise control, crank windows, only power locks but without a fob, no heated seats. Since it was the german variant, it said "Golf" and "2.0" on the back. I also had the airbag light where the ABS light is (32:05). Never knew it was offered in the US. Amazed to see that the front fenders aren't rusted through. It's a very common problem. Fun fact: The 2.0 was the most powerful engine you could order for the Cabrio. Yes, it is an interference motor. Sorry for the random mind barf, I couldn't help myself.
Gotta say, you found some diamonds in the rough for sure today. Kia would definitely be a good flip car. Pontiac and VW, great finds. For the right price, both of those would be good investments. The VW would be the better of the two
That cabrio might be a steal. Cool little car. You can swap a bigger vw engine into that car and make it stick shift while you’re at it. Iffff you’re into that kind of work. I’m sure you can source a 2.8, 3.2,3.6 vw/Audi at any of those yards lol
I remember my Grand AM.. but mine was a 1995, and had a DOHC 2.4.. Called it a Quad 4.. Pain in the butt to work on.. But for 150 HP back in early 2000's with a manual transmission.. and didn't weight much neither..
The Kia, Grand Am and Cabrio VW are all great cars and worth bidding on. Also they are all in amazing shape especially that Grand Am and Cabrio. I have seen a lot of Grand Am's of all kinds as well. Great video as always Randy keep up the great content!👍
Had a Acura just like that one for a week. I was hit in a on the passenger side 😔 from some young teenage girl taking her driver's test. No worries I had new car replacement & no one was hurt. I hope the grand am becomes a new edition to the channel. Salute Randy 🎬🚘😎💪👍🔥🔥
ALWAYS loved the Cabriolet! My Aunt had a purple one when I was little and I would BEG her to take us on a drive around Houston in it. I say go for it!!!!!
The Grand Am SE and the Cabrio GLX were awesome finds! That VW is almost eerily clean as those didn’t hold up well over time even with low miles so it must’ve been garaged. Hopefully you win one or both they’d be cool to see back on the road.
@@dernz3428 I just bought it a few months back. Really lucked out.just needs maintenance and a top, found a sweet deal on a nice Robbin’s canvas top. Getting a timing belt since no service history for it. And shocks/struts, next week. AC still cold, too.
I love that Forte, it's basically the same thing as my mom's 2016 Elantra. I'd drive it, especially since that one is a loaded up EX with heated and cooled seats. The Cabrio is ineresting, too. Thanks for the video, Randy.
You made my day with the 2002 VW mark4! You would love my 2002 VW Golf GTI 6 gear manual! It has the VR6 2.8L engine and is zippy! Please add a Mark 4 VW to the channel- cheers Randy!!
Dude! I had a 90 Z24 and a 92 Grand Prix. I can't tell the stories here without being banned from the internet for life... I have a feeling we have ALOT in common. LMAO!
I find it amusing how many people don't know how powerful, reliable, and fun to drive old school MK1 VW's are. That motor was in production many years and are proven. My 85 GTI had over 300,000 miles when I sold her. Dang it, should have kept it.
2.0 VWs are hard to kill, Unless the belt hasn't been done as mentioned.... Autos are fine of that era too, no problems. Most folk like the updated body of that particular car, that was the last year of that design, but it was made since '95? Should make $4-5k to the right buyer, pretty low mileage, and nothing really breaks on those. Been driving one for 4 years now.
It’s always such an absolute pleasure to see you and hear your voice, my friend! That Acura is an old favorite of mine. I don’t think we have “junk” titles here in New Jersey, but it sounds like you can’t register it where you are. Too bad because it seems pretty nice for a flood car, if it’s $800 and you can learn through your research how to get it registered and salable. I don’t think you want to get into the “parts car” business. I’d love to have one without the title problems. I like the VW convertible but they don’t seem to be worth much and you have that declared damage underneath. I do look forward to seeing you and I really appreciate the new content each day. Here’s hoping to your and your family’s continuing good health and happiness. Peace, DrRick
My dad had a grand am JUST like that one in 2009/ 2010. It was an electric blue. It was a decent little car, it had an issue with the car alarm system causing it go off at random sometimes. We never knew what was wrong with it, we learned just to leave it unlocked and the alarm wouldn’t arm.
@19:00 Sure, if you want a banger to run on a shoe string budget, don't care about resell value and junk it afterwards, it might be a bargain. @35:51 It is basically a Golf MK 3.5 Cabrio. It looks like a MK4 but is technically mostly a MK3 which means cheap parts.
Randy’s turning the a/c on and I’m up here in Minnesota getting ready to go snowplow my driveway 😂 we still have 2-3ft and got 6-8” in the last 24hrs and still snowing…😢 Oh and if you have hail damage in Oklahoma go see my buddy Gunny at Dentsource!
Randy My friend it only takes a spider less than 1 hour to make a web so there's really no basis of time the car was setting there I really like that little VW cabriolet I had one a long time ago used to have so much fun in that car
Randy get the White VW. It's probably the 2.0 and will run forever! That being said, the noise it makes reminds my of the "Melt Down" sound in the Atari game SCRAM. Look it up and listen! Great video as always Randy!
Edit: the Cabrio is the Wifeys dream car…if you do get it…please get back to me and we can talk, I’m in NC I learned how to drive Manual Stick Shift in a white 2dr Grand Am just like that one…I loved that car
buy the golf, it has a replacement hood on it and bet it works based on everything else working. to open it just key in ignition do not turn it and un latch the roof clips. the sound with the doors open is just a relay they can be changed. great cars had several.
I love those old Cabrios, although I prefer the Mk3 Cabrio myself. I own a Mk3 and absolutely adore them!! Hopefully one day they'll have a Mk3 Golf for you in stock to review! I already know its gonna be a great video ❤ Please,please, pleaseeee I beg you get the Cabrio though, you wont be dissapointed! It's gonna make for some really cool content and I could potentially assist with some things based on my Mk3 if I can
The Acura TSX is the 4-door version of the RSX. BTW, I love the Grand Am and the Cavalier. A friend of mine owned a late 90s Grand Am GT just like that one, white with black trim, his had a sunroof and there was no cooler car that I have ever driven than that. Also, I used to own a J-body sibling of the Cavalier, a 2005 Sunfire with a 5-speed manual- I cannot adequately express how difficult it was to find one with a 5-speed manual when I was looking. The J-cars are fun. Another old GM to keep an eye open for, a Grand Prix GXP. I have always been a sucker for those Volkswagen Cabrios, too.
Nice Cadillac Eldorado. 1992 was the first year for the STS and this style Eldorado and the last year for the 4.9 liters. This motor ist great...hope somebody save this lady.
Love the Pontiac, but will it resell? I would buy it if I needed a car, but I am 70. Then again, I purchased a base Fierro years back. That wasn't a bad car and sold it for more than I paid for it.
Would love to see you do a rebuild om a 2006-2012 Mitsubishi eclipse gt convertible. I had an 08 gt convertible ( originally had 5,000 back when I first got it in 2010). Got a steal of a deal at 8700 ( before taxes and plates ) off a lady who got it in a divorce settlement from her husband ( it was the car that was used to cheat on her with ). She got it and sold it out of spite cause he really wanted to keep that car. Fast-forward to 2021 and I put close to 340k miles on it ( 3.8 V6). Just normal maintenance ( not even a check engine light at all ( never had to charge ac either ). Very well made vehicle! I got into a wreck with it and if it wasn't for the wreck, I would have continued to drive it today. If you do find one and don't want to do a rebuild, maybe if you come across one, put it in one of your copart videos ( love those videos btw). Like to come and watch them after I'm off work.
Those Kia/Hyundai GDIs are notorious for engine failures I thought. You can have your engine replaced upon failure but only if you can provide thorough documentation on your oil changes otherwise you’re on your own.
My mom used to have one of those vw loved it till she needed a heater core then got something newer and hers was I believe a 96 and my mom snapped a timing belt replaced it and ran like nothing happened
Do you have that link to car- fax anymore.
It's in the description box of every video.
Crazy how common Grand Ams use to be and now it’s kind of rare to see one. I had 3 of them.
They were everywhere when I was a kid, now I never see them. Only in junkyards or people driving beater ones.
@@LSnium mine sure ain’t a beater but i just replaced the original engine it got hot and threw a rod. Loving the car
@@chungus9853 sounds like a junk pos to me
The Grand AM and 2002 VW Cabrio could well be two nice pick ups Randy.
Gotta love the old door chimes in the older Volkswagens lol
Those Cabrios are great cars, fits 4 adults easy. I was going to GTi swap mine before the divorce...lol
They are nice cars, especially with a manual
I had a Golf convertible like the one in the video. Mine was the base model in black with the manual transmission, also an 02 and with the same engine. When I said base model, I mean bare minimum. No power top, no AC, no cruise control, crank windows, only power locks but without a fob, no heated seats. Since it was the german variant, it said "Golf" and "2.0" on the back. I also had the airbag light where the ABS light is (32:05). Never knew it was offered in the US. Amazed to see that the front fenders aren't rusted through. It's a very common problem. Fun fact: The 2.0 was the most powerful engine you could order for the Cabrio. Yes, it is an interference motor.
Sorry for the random mind barf, I couldn't help myself.
I'd totally get that grand am, especially with the crank windows. the power windows always failed on those.
Gotta say, you found some diamonds in the rough for sure today. Kia would definitely be a good flip car. Pontiac and VW, great finds. For the right price, both of those would be good investments. The VW would be the better of the two
That cabrio might be a steal. Cool little car. You can swap a bigger vw engine into that car and make it stick shift while you’re at it. Iffff you’re into that kind of work. I’m sure you can source a 2.8, 3.2,3.6 vw/Audi at any of those yards lol
I love that Acura, and the VW as well.
I remember my Grand AM.. but mine was a 1995, and had a DOHC 2.4.. Called it a Quad 4.. Pain in the butt to work on.. But for 150 HP back in early 2000's with a manual transmission.. and didn't weight much neither..
The Kia, Grand Am and Cabrio VW are all great cars and worth bidding on. Also they are all in amazing shape especially that Grand Am and Cabrio. I have seen a lot of Grand Am's of all kinds as well. Great video as always Randy keep up the great content!👍
Had a Acura just like that one for a week. I was hit in a on the passenger side 😔 from some young teenage girl taking her driver's test. No worries I had new car replacement & no one was hurt. I hope the grand am becomes a new edition to the channel. Salute Randy 🎬🚘😎💪👍🔥🔥
It's the year 2023 and someone out there is still making mix tapes! I'm kinda impressed.
ALWAYS loved the Cabriolet! My Aunt had a purple one when I was little and I would BEG her to take us on a drive around Houston in it. I say go for it!!!!!
The VW is collectible car here in the UK Randy, I would buy it.
The Grand Am SE and the Cabrio GLX were awesome finds! That VW is almost eerily clean as those didn’t hold up well over time even with low miles so it must’ve been garaged. Hopefully you win one or both they’d be cool to see back on the road.
Mine is an 01 with 80k. Beautiful shape.
@@djkenny1202 hard to find these days! Most have been through ten owners and then parked under a tree broken for a decade. Have you had it since 01?
@@dernz3428 I just bought it a few months back. Really lucked out.just needs maintenance and a top, found a sweet deal on a nice Robbin’s canvas top. Getting a timing belt since no service history for it. And shocks/struts, next week. AC still cold, too.
i had a 04 grand am with the 3.4, first brand new car for me and the wife, we loved it.
I love that Forte, it's basically the same thing as my mom's 2016 Elantra.
I'd drive it, especially since that one is a loaded up EX with heated and cooled seats.
The Cabrio is ineresting, too.
Thanks for the video, Randy.
You made my day with the 2002 VW mark4! You would love my 2002 VW Golf GTI 6 gear manual! It has the VR6 2.8L engine and is zippy! Please add a Mark 4 VW to the channel- cheers Randy!!
I would love to see more of that VW. Always had an interest in them! The Kia and Pontiac are winners as well.
Dude! I had a 90 Z24 and a 92 Grand Prix. I can't tell the stories here without being banned from the internet for life... I have a feeling we have ALOT in common. LMAO!
I find it amusing how many people don't know how powerful, reliable, and fun to drive old school MK1 VW's are. That motor was in production many years and are proven. My 85 GTI had over 300,000 miles when I sold her. Dang it, should have kept it.
Nice Volkswagen ❤
2.0 VWs are hard to kill, Unless the belt hasn't been done as mentioned.... Autos are fine of that era too, no problems. Most folk like the updated body of that particular car, that was the last year of that design, but it was made since '95? Should make $4-5k to the right buyer, pretty low mileage, and nothing really breaks on those. Been driving one for 4 years now.
I bought an 01 with 80k recently. I thought it can crash the valves? I’m considering doing the timing belt.
It’s always such an absolute pleasure to see you and hear your voice, my friend! That Acura is an old favorite of mine. I don’t think we have “junk” titles here in New Jersey, but it sounds like you can’t register it where you are. Too bad because it seems pretty nice for a flood car, if it’s $800 and you can learn through your research how to get it registered and salable. I don’t think you want to get into the “parts car” business. I’d love to have one without the title problems. I like the VW convertible but they don’t seem to be worth much and you have that declared damage underneath.
I do look forward to seeing you and I really appreciate the new content each day. Here’s hoping to your and your family’s continuing good health and happiness.
Peace,
DrRick
LETS go vw gang Iv'e had a 2000 cabrio for like 15 years and man still rides like a beauty modded a couple things on it also
We have 3 daughters and went through 3 Cabrio's. They were fun little cars.
My dad had a grand am JUST like that one in 2009/ 2010. It was an electric blue. It was a decent little car, it had an issue with the car alarm system causing it go off at random sometimes. We never knew what was wrong with it, we learned just to leave it unlocked and the alarm wouldn’t arm.
I always loved the look of the Grand Am GT, with the ram-air hood. They weren’t very fast, or well built, but they sure were cool looking cars.
I drove one of these vw convertibles with a diesel engine as stick shift for years, this are great little cars
@19:00 Sure, if you want a banger to run on a shoe string budget, don't care about resell value and junk it afterwards, it might be a bargain.
@35:51 It is basically a Golf MK 3.5 Cabrio. It looks like a MK4 but is technically mostly a MK3 which means cheap parts.
Acura and the Pontiac and consideration of the VW. Great video. Thank you.
Randy’s turning the a/c on and I’m up here in Minnesota getting ready to go snowplow my driveway 😂 we still have 2-3ft and got 6-8” in the last 24hrs and still snowing…😢
Oh and if you have hail damage in Oklahoma go see my buddy Gunny at Dentsource!
My aunt had a g6 and my grandparents have had 70s and 80s Pontiac they were great cars
I love those old Pontiac cars I think they’re unique
Randy My friend it only takes a spider less than 1 hour to make a web so there's really no basis of time the car was setting there
I really like that little VW cabriolet I had one a long time ago used to have so much fun in that car
Please get that Grand Am!!! Such a rare car these days and very underrated 😊
I would love to see this car on channel. It's a cute little ride.
That color on the car around minute 18:00 isnt that called British Racing Green.
That Taurus was unbelievable, wow
Randy get the White VW. It's probably the 2.0 and will run forever! That being said, the noise it makes reminds my of the "Melt Down" sound in the Atari game SCRAM. Look it up and listen! Great video as always Randy!
Edit: the Cabrio is the Wifeys dream car…if you do get it…please get back to me and we can talk, I’m in NC
I learned how to drive Manual Stick Shift in a white 2dr Grand Am just like that one…I loved that car
I used to love to make my own cassette tapes too
I have to say the golf MK3.5 cabrio slaps dude
I never comment but that VW looks nice. The trunk so clean. And tha other one the white one charity is great too. I would buy them both for myself.
If the title issue can be solved you should throw a bid on the TSX also that Cabrio would be awesome to see too!
Awesome video Randy keep up the great content. You were right on the color of the Eldorado it is called polo green.
That Grand Am is cool as hell you should buy it Randy
Good Walk Around Randy The Grand Am My Favorite Better Than The One I Had A 2000 4 Door With 3.4V6
buy the golf, it has a replacement hood on it and bet it works based on everything else working. to open it just key in ignition do not turn it and un latch the roof clips. the sound with the doors open is just a relay they can be changed. great cars had several.
Keep up the great work. Vary awesome collection indeed.
That grand am is the best choice from what I see
I’m surprised you didn’t look at the XB near the Grand AM. I have a 15 XB and 01 Cabrio.. awesome cars!
I love those old Cabrios, although I prefer the Mk3 Cabrio myself. I own a Mk3 and absolutely adore them!! Hopefully one day they'll have a Mk3 Golf for you in stock to review! I already know its gonna be a great video ❤
Please,please, pleaseeee I beg you get the Cabrio though, you wont be dissapointed! It's gonna make for some really cool content and I could potentially assist with some things based on my Mk3 if I can
Same. I had one, too.
The thing I like best about that Jaguar is that it's rear-wheel drive
You are very good at what you do
Love that Eldorado it's beautifull man and the Cavalier too cool Cars man, Nice Acura, bring the VW cabrio Randy
The VW Golf Cabrio is amazing!
Much love and support from Boston 🙏🏻 ❤
Would like to see that Scion xB behind the Grand Am. I own one always like to see others.
I have never seen so many blown head gaskets what do the people do in Oklahoma
Love this episode!!! Love he cabriolet!!
The Acura TSX is the 4-door version of the RSX. BTW, I love the Grand Am and the Cavalier. A friend of mine owned a late 90s Grand Am GT just like that one, white with black trim, his had a sunroof and there was no cooler car that I have ever driven than that. Also, I used to own a J-body sibling of the Cavalier, a 2005 Sunfire with a 5-speed manual- I cannot adequately express how difficult it was to find one with a 5-speed manual when I was looking. The J-cars are fun. Another old GM to keep an eye open for, a Grand Prix GXP.
I have always been a sucker for those Volkswagen Cabrios, too.
I love those S-types. Those 4.2's are solid Randy. Shame about the headgasket on that one.
18:20 I'm curious about that old Fusion... :)
26:40 Couldn't those it be those seat got there bc a shortwire bc the flood?
Randy that color on the Cadillac Eldorado is called Emerald Green 😊
so your broke the law, good collection of cars Randy,some were good at the right price..
Nice Cadillac Eldorado. 1992 was the first year for the STS and this style Eldorado and the last year for the 4.9 liters. This motor ist great...hope somebody save this lady.
I like the grand am! It’s a sporty lookin 2 door. Buy it and find one of those outrageous dual snorkel hoods and put on it.
Three good possibilities there Randy . Don't forget you need to start buying cars that will make money, not lose it.
That VW is real cool!Buy it!
Ok bro the grand am ! It has you written all over it !! Dam i want the old girl !! Love them old GM's !!
Yup a vid of work horses and winter riders
I'm not really a VW person but I like that drop top VW.
Love the walkaround! Sweet cars keep it going! And is r that the Kia you bought????
I would take the grand am order the Kia good video bud keep up the good work
Hey randy happy monday
Hope you get that Pontiac. Definitely a nice car .
Pontiac Grand Am!! Best cars ever!! Please buy it!!
Love the Pontiac, but will it resell? I would buy it if I needed a car, but I am 70. Then again, I purchased a base Fierro years back. That wasn't a bad car and sold it for more than I paid for it.
Love the finds 🔥
I share a 2011 Honda crv with all my siblings even though they are ugly they are very reliable
Would love to see you do a rebuild om a 2006-2012 Mitsubishi eclipse gt convertible. I had an 08 gt convertible ( originally had 5,000 back when I first got it in 2010). Got a steal of a deal at 8700 ( before taxes and plates ) off a lady who got it in a divorce settlement from her husband ( it was the car that was used to cheat on her with ). She got it and sold it out of spite cause he really wanted to keep that car. Fast-forward to 2021 and I put close to 340k miles on it ( 3.8 V6). Just normal maintenance ( not even a check engine light at all ( never had to charge ac either ). Very well made vehicle! I got into a wreck with it and if it wasn't for the wreck, I would have continued to drive it today. If you do find one and don't want to do a rebuild, maybe if you come across one, put it in one of your copart videos ( love those videos btw). Like to come and watch them after I'm off work.
I sent you some pics of my eclipse when I had it on your Facebook page.
vw wasnt to shabby but they are nice pontiac was nice to it did sounded it pretty good ok have a bless day randy
Man I love your videos
That VW is my dream car. ❤
Just thought I'd ask I'm enjoying your videos when are y'all going back to Indiana hang out at the house go to Copart
Repo with 130k miles ? What did they miss the last payment ? 7:40
Grand am are great work horse for family drivers or winter car
That 2dr Pontiac Grand am should be a nice car, my dad use to have a 2003 pontiac grand am 4dr
I just saw a vw cabrio on the road today that’s crazy!😂😂😂
The white VW has a non interference engine. The timing belt replacement is super easy
I thought they can sometimes cause engine damage? I have an 01 with 80k I’m looking to replace the belt on soon.
Did you grab the lil VW Cabrio? It was very nice
Nice Pontiac. Maybe try recharge the AC ?. Hopefully you win the 🚗..Good luck. 🤟
Those Kia/Hyundai GDIs are notorious for engine failures I thought. You can have your engine replaced upon failure but only if you can provide thorough documentation on your oil changes otherwise you’re on your own.
Def the Grand Am and VW!
My mom used to have one of those vw loved it till she needed a heater core then got something newer and hers was I believe a 96 and my mom snapped a timing belt replaced it and ran like nothing happened
Love this Crv
Love this little rabbit convertibles