Great van. Sort of on topic, the Mazda5 was also a cool (albeit more micro) van. I know the Previa is larger, but the 5 had unique styling that was supposed to be the styling direction Mazda was taking, but only made it into production on that one vehicle! Very egg-like too.
Awesome when someone has a bit of a passion for something and manages to keep it and it’s pieces out of a landfill for a few more trips around the sun (that’s directed to both of you - keep doing what you’re doing!)
Narrower tires work well offroad and on snow/ice because they are LONGER. Air down a narrow tire and wide tire of the same diameter to the same pressure, and they will both have about the same contact patch size, but the narrow tire is more like a TRACK shaped contact patch, which is superior because the wheel doesn't have to climb obstacles and imperfections as abruptly. The sudden changes in terrain elevation that get you stuck on a tire with a short contact patch, are "averaged" out by the long contact patch. Functionally, the "steepness" of each imperfection in the trail is less on narrow tires, which makes forward progress easier. Good choice on the 205's!
Great video! I too have a white Previa and my odo reads 340,216 today. Mine's an LE spec with rear drive, naturally aspirated, and a slick top. Mine also has a factory 2" receiver which was a dealMAKER for me. I have a 1Up bike rack mounted to a RackAttach swing away device. I've rebuilt the top end twice as I have experienced cracked cyl heads. I learned of the DIY method via PreviaLegend - no need to drop the motor out of the vehicle! I imagine a lot of people have reluctantly parted with their eggvans over the years when they learned that the Toyota-approved method required this expensive procedure.
@@HelloRoad It could be argued that driving a minivan today is much more radical than driving one when the Previa roamed the streets. In any case, I am happy yours found a good home.
I use my 93 previa as a work vehicle. I have mounted a compressor and tool box to do mobile repairs on cars. Mine has now 340k on it. It's really rough outside and inside. But it gets me where I need to go. It's been up to Alaska on a family trip. Installed a TV for the kids to play video games and watch DVDs . Other than having replace the cylinder head it's been perfect. Still passing smog. Thinking I'll get to 400k in no time.
Good to hear of another egg still in use! I am typing this while seated in the back of mine. Solar panel on the roof, charging an EcoFlow power bank which keeps all my devices and external monitor running. And I just rolled over 340K on mine too!
16:26 Given that the Previa's bespoke engine would've been developed shortly after Toyota released the 3.0L V6 3VZE that started coming as an option in the Pickups & 4Runners in '88, I suspect some commonality here with both engines being prone to head gasket failures. From what I've heard, the 3VZE didn't have the issue (perhaps, not as frequently) for those first year models, but apparently '89 is when asbestos was no longer used in the head gasket material, and apparently whatever approach Toyota used to make an asbestos-free head gasket ultimately wasn't up to the task because those are the ones that failed, by and large. Presumably their recall / extended-warranty service for job switched to a better design, not sure as I fortunately have 22RE's in all 3 trucks of my Pickup/4Runner fleet.
I've had several Previas (still have one with well over 240k) and have never had even the slightest issue with head gaskets. Like never, I've literally never heard of that and I've driven mine all over the country and paid like $600 for each one
Ethan your friend referred to maintenance as cool (something like cool maintenance things): I’d really love to get to the stage where I was competent enough with car mechanics & minor fixes, to enjoy it enough to say that it was cool
I'm so envious you managed to find JDM curtains and a coolbox. I've been searching for both for my Previa, they're just so hard to get hands-on. Advice?
It’s brilliant to watch Serge take meticulous care of this odd Previa. I’m imPreviaessed to see it only has 90k miles on it. Is that accurate? Also, 70mph is nothing for these vans. My NA Previa has made it to 85mph and could keep going. Awesome Van.
Really cool I own three of these Vans have to say that they give the most miles to me and all vans that are out there. And that's like a legitimate thing that people don't know. How much miles do you get. Besides frowns with head gaskets.
Even back in my early 2000s teenage years when I tought it would be cool to put chrome hubcap spinners in my altima, even then, I tought that Bras was the stupidest thing ever
yeah, good luck in some parts of the country - zero previas in junkyards in central florida and even rock auto has limited parts available - besides YOU being the crumple zone in a collision, you aren't going to easily find parts for a 30 year old vehicle
Word to the wise: When someone who knows his s..t, like your friend Serge here, tells you, he found some stuff (at 00:14), please stop whatever you're doing and listen! For the love of God, Jehova, Allah, Buddha, Ron Hubbard or the Spaghetti-Monster, please listen! Or even better make him show you what he found (and let him fix it).
Soooo yeah I kinda want to own this Previa again
lol, I was going to suggest buying it back :) - its the most coveted of mini-vans apparently.
THIS WAS AWESOME. I really think you all should collaborate again on another video. You buy the junk and he fixes the junk 🤠🖤
@@GABRIEL_CRAFT and then he buys it back!
Not after seeing the Crash test results...
"a junkyard is a car show you can take a tool to" 💯 awesome perspective
Great van. Sort of on topic, the Mazda5 was also a cool (albeit more micro) van. I know the Previa is larger, but the 5 had unique styling that was supposed to be the styling direction Mazda was taking, but only made it into production on that one vehicle! Very egg-like too.
Awesome when someone has a bit of a passion for something and manages to keep it and it’s pieces out of a landfill for a few more trips around the sun (that’s directed to both of you - keep doing what you’re doing!)
Wow, Serge has got a really great speaking voice and enthusiasm for youtube/car content. Hope to see more of him!
LOVE THIS GUY HE SHOULD HELP YOU WILL ALL YOUR CARS
Correct
The sheer joy yall have for this everyday tool is lovely to watch.
Ethan, I am glad your van found a loving owner. That is rare.
Interesting project car advice. The problem is, the last time I went to a junkyard, the most common vehicle I saw was the Chevy Equinox
How cool is that Serge guy??!! LOL He's hilarious.
The Previa looks awesome! I’m so glad that it has a new lease on life. As always very cool video too! 😊
Narrower tires work well offroad and on snow/ice because they are LONGER. Air down a narrow tire and wide tire of the same diameter to the same pressure, and they will both have about the same contact patch size, but the narrow tire is more like a TRACK shaped contact patch, which is superior because the wheel doesn't have to climb obstacles and imperfections as abruptly. The sudden changes in terrain elevation that get you stuck on a tire with a short contact patch, are "averaged" out by the long contact patch. Functionally, the "steepness" of each imperfection in the trail is less on narrow tires, which makes forward progress easier.
Good choice on the 205's!
Great video! I too have a white Previa and my odo reads 340,216 today. Mine's an LE spec with rear drive, naturally aspirated, and a slick top. Mine also has a factory 2" receiver which was a dealMAKER for me. I have a 1Up bike rack mounted to a RackAttach swing away device. I've rebuilt the top end twice as I have experienced cracked cyl heads. I learned of the DIY method via PreviaLegend - no need to drop the motor out of the vehicle! I imagine a lot of people have reluctantly parted with their eggvans over the years when they learned that the Toyota-approved method required this expensive procedure.
I daily drive a 93 Previa…I call her Patsy!
Dual sunroofs! 3:26
Ethan, Let's all welcome Serge to the channel. Now, when I think 'Rad', I think Previa or maybe not. 😉
Maybe not the epitome of rad, but more rad than a '23 Sienna? 🤔
@@HelloRoad It could be argued that driving a minivan today is much more radical than driving one when the Previa roamed the streets. In any case, I am happy yours found a good home.
I use my 93 previa as a work vehicle. I have mounted a compressor and tool box to do mobile repairs on cars. Mine has now 340k on it. It's really rough outside and inside. But it gets me where I need to go. It's been up to Alaska on a family trip. Installed a TV for the kids to play video games and watch DVDs . Other than having replace the cylinder head it's been perfect. Still passing smog. Thinking I'll get to 400k in no time.
Good to hear of another egg still in use! I am typing this while seated in the back of mine. Solar panel on the roof, charging an EcoFlow power bank which keeps all my devices and external monitor running. And I just rolled over 340K on mine too!
You're right, I do love this super rad Toyota Previa off road build! I would also love to see the other Toyotas that the new owner has, cool guy!
He also has a Celica All-Trac. Will hopefully make a video with it soon!
Dude that Eurosport Celebrity is sick in the background! I had a wagon version as my first car and I really miss that car.
16:26 Given that the Previa's bespoke engine would've been developed shortly after Toyota released the 3.0L V6 3VZE that started coming as an option in the Pickups & 4Runners in '88, I suspect some commonality here with both engines being prone to head gasket failures.
From what I've heard, the 3VZE didn't have the issue (perhaps, not as frequently) for those first year models, but apparently '89 is when asbestos was no longer used in the head gasket material, and apparently whatever approach Toyota used to make an asbestos-free head gasket ultimately wasn't up to the task because those are the ones that failed, by and large.
Presumably their recall / extended-warranty service for job switched to a better design, not sure as I fortunately have 22RE's in all 3 trucks of my Pickup/4Runner fleet.
Great video 🎉🎉 I love those old mid engine super cars ❤
What a fun video! The Previa is still such a beautiful vehicle.
I've had several Previas (still have one with well over 240k) and have never had even the slightest issue with head gaskets. Like never, I've literally never heard of that and I've driven mine all over the country and paid like $600 for each one
It's looking really good!!!
Ethan, I think your channel has found a new co-host whether it was looking for one or not. 😁
Great Love it!
Stop teasing me with your Nova in the background, LOLOL
I need to make another video with it!!!
Ethan your friend referred to maintenance as cool (something like cool maintenance things): I’d really love to get to the stage where I was competent enough with car mechanics & minor fixes, to enjoy it enough to say that it was cool
I'm so envious you managed to find JDM curtains and a coolbox. I've been searching for both for my Previa, they're just so hard to get hands-on. Advice?
It’s brilliant to watch Serge take meticulous care of this odd Previa. I’m imPreviaessed to see it only has 90k miles on it. Is that accurate? Also, 70mph is nothing for these vans. My NA Previa has made it to 85mph and could keep going. Awesome Van.
The Previa has 190k on it. I was the previous owner, and discovered that the odometer had been rolled back before I got it
@@HelloRoad oof. That must have been shocking
@@russianbear0027 Yeah wasn't cool! At least the Previa was cheap!
can a poptop be installed?¿ also can a safety front bumper bar be installed to the front frame ?¿
Really cool I own three of these Vans have to say that they give the most miles to me and all vans that are out there. And that's like a legitimate thing that people don't know. How much miles do you get. Besides frowns with head gaskets.
OF COURSE Serge ended up buying this! 🤣
nice van.
Celica centre caps will fit, I'm not sure about the rest of the world, gen 5 celicas came with the same saw blade rims
awesome
This is my childhood. I hated that egg "because its not cool." Come to find out I was in fact the one that is not cool.
Please put the front "sawtooth" rims on properly. Rotation matching
I’ve been thinking of getting a bra for my early 2000s buick because the bumper is coming off and I too have no clear coat on the front 😂
Even back in my early 2000s teenage years when I tought it would be cool to put chrome hubcap spinners in my altima, even then, I tought that Bras was the stupidest thing ever
“Remember that Toyota Previa All-Trac I had a couple of years ago…” whut??? Wasn’t that six months ago? Time flies.
I know right???
It needs the takumi tofu delivery letters on the door.
There is a clean alltrac being sold near me but the guy wants 10k
Yeeesh! Keep looking, you can still find deals out there
wait do we have a guy that has imported a toyota badged cavalier from another country
No but that needs to happen!! Or maybe I'll just get the badges to put on a Cavalier here, that might be easier than importing an entire car 😀
I forgot all about this thing....I'm still mad at mini vans for killing station wagons....
Off-road worthy not so much maybe a bunch of potholes probably and some light off road and yeah
Yeah this is not going rock crawling. But it's perfect for the intended usage-getting out of town, hitting trails and going camping
yeah, good luck in some parts of the country - zero previas in junkyards in central florida and even rock auto has limited parts available - besides YOU being the crumple zone in a collision, you aren't going to easily find parts for a 30 year old vehicle
Word to the wise:
When someone who knows his s..t, like your friend Serge here, tells you, he found some stuff (at 00:14), please stop whatever you're doing and listen!
For the love of God, Jehova, Allah, Buddha, Ron Hubbard or the Spaghetti-Monster, please listen!
Or even better make him show you what he found (and let him fix it).
lift kit? Bru this thing looks no taller, lmao
So a previa is a money pit.
love this !