Very informative video, I genuinely thought from the AA videos you were 'just a mechanic'! For anyone feeling sad about a vehicle they sold for buttons that would now be worth considerably more I tend to start adding up what it would have cost to keep. For example my 1990 RSP Mini Cooper with John Cooper Garages twin carb S conversion kit which had been fitted by the original owner. Sold in 1996 for £3800 - now probably worth £15K or more [sad face] However, 28 years of storing something that would rust just out of spite, plus any minor maintenance to keep it from deteriorating, gradually adds up. I doubt keeping it to sell now would have been financially advantageous.
This video was suggested I presume from watching Auto Alex vids - I'd always thought you were familiar until watching this - and suddenly realising I'd seen you in both NVH and RLD at JLR back when I was doing my apprenticeship years ago (I'm still at JLR doing aeroacoustics - NVH). Very small world! keep doing what you're doing and all the best! :)
I had an R53 Mini that I put a lot into, did some choice under the skin mods and it was a great example. I just got a notion one day that I needed something bigger so I sold the Mini, and I have regretted it every day since!
With old mustangs, there’s a few outfits in the states that make entirely new chassis’ for them that are greatly improved. IFS, IRS, rack and pinion, 6 pot disc brakes…
Josh what can you say about BMW diesel engines i really want to buy a 520d but I've heard some horror stories about the 2.0 diesels how reliable/un reliable are they
@@hunterfabio Yes I have been subbed for a while, was just pointing out its a good thing he stepped away, Alex has tanked his channel and lost all credibility due to this, read the room maybe ;)
@@jooshy Probably for the best. I don't really know what to make of the story really, neither am i picking sides but i think they should handle their issues in private, noone's going to benefit from badmouthing eachother in public like what's happened now.
@@jooshy I'm in Derby mate and I'm often round the shire in my tuned M140i. If you see a grey one tanking about it might be me. 😀 Be interested to see how the chinese crank fairs or is it in the bin already?
@@jooshy was well impressed with the quick rebuild. done a few crashed bikes in similar conditions including outside in the winter. still got a poorly honda blackbird waiting to be re-commissioned in my freezing cold lean to. Gone soft in the meantime and got an F20. Good luck with the MOT and the crank.
Be sad to not see you on with Auto Alex - but understand the reasoning. Hopefully you can join with some of their car trips. You’re a joy to watch.
Seems like he dodged a bullet
I’d rather see him with the tdc guys tbh
This just randomly popped jp! Sub'd straight away!! My kinda mechanic, self taught and not scared to give anything a go! Onward and upwards😊
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Jooshy content!!!! I am so glad this randomly showed up in my time line!
Would you ever join up with the TDC boys in the future? Feel like you guys would get on so well!
did you not watch? tdc are based in the same place, the long drive would still be the same
Really interesting Q&A, didn't realise you had departed AA, I always enjoyed when you were involved. Subbed and looking forward to any future updates.
well given theyve not made a video since 9th january it would be hard for us to know
Very informative video, I genuinely thought from the AA videos you were 'just a mechanic'!
For anyone feeling sad about a vehicle they sold for buttons that would now be worth considerably more I tend to start adding up what it would have cost to keep.
For example my 1990 RSP Mini Cooper with John Cooper Garages twin carb S conversion kit which had been fitted by the original owner. Sold in 1996 for £3800 - now probably worth £15K or more [sad face]
However, 28 years of storing something that would rust just out of spite, plus any minor maintenance to keep it from deteriorating, gradually adds up. I doubt keeping it to sell now would have been financially advantageous.
This video was suggested I presume from watching Auto Alex vids - I'd always thought you were familiar until watching this - and suddenly realising I'd seen you in both NVH and RLD at JLR back when I was doing my apprenticeship years ago (I'm still at JLR doing aeroacoustics - NVH). Very small world! keep doing what you're doing and all the best! :)
what a small world!! hope it's going okay over there :)
The Mini looks absolutely stunning ! Makes me want to get started on mine.
subbed, you were one of the best things on autoalex, kept wondering where you had gone. glad youre doing this. nice one
I can relate to regretting selling a 205 GTI. Not just because of their value now but because they had a certain something about them
it's annoying! especially as i did it twice!
@ same but the first one was an L reg with the cat, so I don’t it’s that too much. Last one only had 37000 miles on it 😭
I had an R53 Mini that I put a lot into, did some choice under the skin mods and it was a great example. I just got a notion one day that I needed something bigger so I sold the Mini, and I have regretted it every day since!
Lovely little Prusa Mk3, ran one of those at a job for a short while. Lovely reliable little printer.
Didnt know you were into old minis, subscribed :)
Also you should come to Retro Rides Gathering and Rollhard!
I’ve been to rr in the past!
Subscribed! Excited to see where your off to!
With old mustangs, there’s a few outfits in the states that make entirely new chassis’ for them that are greatly improved. IFS, IRS, rack and pinion, 6 pot disc brakes…
Great Q&A.
Love to see some E92 content sometime.
Good Q&A got yourself a new sub 👍🏻
Josh what can you say about BMW diesel engines i really want to buy a 520d but I've heard some horror stories about the 2.0 diesels how reliable/un reliable are they
if they're not maintained they're ticking time bombs basically..
Distanced yourself with AA just in the nick of time!! Hopefully you get lots of new subscribers.
I’ve been gone since before Christmas!
Nice one jooshy, I like this. Can you do stuff on e39 m54 perhaps? If you get the opportunity that is. Thanks mate love this channel
i used to own just that car! - trying to find one these days is hard enough now!
Get a Saab 😉
are you in the owners club?
What happened to the mx-5?
sold it to a friend who made into an off roader for his stag do!
If you Google "NC MX5 Dakar Pistonheads" you can see what we did with that
@@mwggriffiths looks great
Good timing stepping away from the AutoAlex shambles.
@@hunterfabio Yes I have been subbed for a while, was just pointing out its a good thing he stepped away, Alex has tanked his channel and lost all credibility due to this, read the room maybe ;)
@@hunterfabio Yep and Jooshy stepped away just in time which was my original point and comment :)
Ooh what’s happened at Autoalex? Stopped watching ages ago, what did I miss?
It was worth asking as it’s very neglected on the drive at the moment 😂
ha! - it'll be replaced soon!
What do you make of Taylor being outed as a scumbag? (context: E28 ordeal)
I’m not getting involved!
@@jooshywise man 🤣
@@jooshy Probably for the best. I don't really know what to make of the story really, neither am i picking sides but i think they should handle their issues in private, noone's going to benefit from badmouthing eachother in public like what's happened now.
@@jooshy fair
@@destructionnl8165exactly!!!!
Where are you based yourself?
South Derbyshire
@@jooshy I'm in Derby mate and I'm often round the shire in my tuned M140i. If you see a grey one tanking about it might be me. 😀 Be interested to see how the chinese crank fairs or is it in the bin already?
@ ah ok
@ its still running ,mot on wednesday
@@jooshy was well impressed with the quick rebuild. done a few crashed bikes in similar conditions including outside in the winter. still got a poorly honda blackbird waiting to be re-commissioned in my freezing cold lean to. Gone soft in the meantime and got an F20. Good luck with the MOT and the crank.
Where is Alex and Taylor never mind fools out there boys and bring us content
You’ve gotten out of AA just in time after the recent shitshow! Let’s hope there is proper change over there and Taylor never returns on screen!
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