Driving Santa Barbara and Montecito in 1989 

So people today aren’t allowed to enjoy the things they like? You’re acting like there weren’t any people who were jerks, into dumb trends, or thought the contemporary music was weak back then. The only difference is the lack of smartphones, and what difference does that make while driving around? I mean the guy is literally in the passenger seat of a car recording their experience on video, doesn’t seem that different to me

I was 16 in 1989 and I lived in San Diego. I know what you mean. One main thing that is different nowadays in California is it's so overpriced. But I enjoyed living there and I recently moved back and I still love it.

I was 19 in 2004’ living in LA, and 2004 was a totally different time than it is now in LA, in 2004 it still wasn’t a lot of social media, IPhones and all those apps didn’t surface until 2009-2010, so it was real chill and cool in 2004 I miss those days , I was too young in 1989 to remember what was really going on lol I was only 4 in 89’

@@Poopsticle_256 dude, people now promote being fat and weak, there def was jerks but not because they have 10k followers on insta over something that is most likely fake (not all are jerks but you know what I mean).

@@kareemestwani2400 if you want girls to like you, you could probably try giving them a reason to

But that Fiat Spider showed that they had great Italian taste. It's not easy to drive a manual transmission Spider at all, or even the 3 speed automatic either. These were determined girls!

Glad you enjoyed it!

@@skottoman I live about an hour away from Santa Barbara. It's my home away from home. Seeing videos like this make me miss it!

I bought that CRX In 1988 for $11k! Pizza delivery paid for it. Such a fun car!

@@skottoman Thank you so much for posting this video, it brought back so many memories of 1989. Merry Christmas, Mr. Skottoman.

@@skottoman Why were you selling the CRX when it was nearly brand new? I can't imagine it was paid off in cash. What's the story?

I was moving out of state to go to college, and was giving up my job so had to sell. Couldn’t afford those $220 car payments anymore! Car was $11k brand new! 😂

@@skottoman Thanks for the info! The mystery was fascinating and it was killing me lol

This video was probably from June/July 1989. Glad you enjoyed the throwback.

Red Lion Inn was beautiful back then. I haven't been back to SB in over 20 yrs.

Certainly was! Getting stuck at the State St. / 101 intersection sucked!

A 240z on these roads in ‘87? Yes please. I used to deliver pizza for Guiseppis on Coast Village road so I knew the good spots of Montecito well!

I also turned 20 that summer!

@@skottoman Good times bro...

I still have a 90s car 😅 a 1996 Toyota Tercel

Me too. Very similar story.

ahhh, the one way streets make it 'quaint' lol

@@jesselee4405 😂

Yep! I had a 1979 Datsun 280zx back in ‘89 when I graduated HS. I’m not from CA, but I was definitely like these guys too. Now, I’ve gotta play defense against all the Texters and people watching videos on cell phones drifting into my lane. I spend a lot of time on the shoulder in the grass in my truck these days. Those were cool times back then no doubt.

There were quite a few Mini Truck clubs in Santa Barbara in the 80’s! They used to cruise State St. Saturday nights.

@@skottoman Don't forget Whittier Blvd. Popular car cruise hangout spot!

Yes! They were rare, even back then.

Was he the homeless man we called “Jonesy?”

@@skottoman I never knew him by a name just used to see him cruising lower state street near haley. This would have been around '82 or '83. Surprised to see him still kicking in '89. It's a trip to see my memories come to life in a video that will live on. Thanks for posting this

It was a Jackson Racing exhaust, so yeah, it was aftermarket.

They're both currently retired and living their best lives.

@@skottoman “Retired” as in serving 25 to life?

@@andre1987eph lmao what?

@@andre1987eph why would they serve 25 to life? Are you so bothered by kids being kids? Have you never pulled the stick out of your ass?

You it's funny how you're joking, but the reality for those who don't know in this day of the internet, if you're out in public, you're going on youtube and there isn't a damned thing you can do legally about it. WatchFirst Amendment Auditor videos to see how this happens daily and the police always side with the video maker, because it's the law that you can film in public.

I think that is a Toyota MR2

Wish I still had it

19 year olds doing their best with 80s tech.

I wouldn’t have it any other way.

You smell bad

Bro it's a video from the 1980s

Because you would kill yourself in a Mustang. I am no fan of Hondas but they do handle way better than any muscle car. Даже заднеприводная Volvo 240 будет лучше на такой дороге. Похоже на Foothill в Santa Barbara.

Yup, still alive!