It Doesn’t Matter What You Drive

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I recently attended the Fall 2021 Import Alliance show in Atlanta GA with my youngest son. Given the choice of vehicles to drive in my fleet, my son choose his 2005 Honda Civic. I think that was an awesome decision, and this video explains why.
In my view, it doesn’t matter what you’re driving as long as you love it. What do you think?
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@Wipsplash 2 года назад

It's not as much about what a person drives, it's more the feeling of accomplishment and pride that the vehicle owner feels because they repaired and modified their own car. I rebuilt the engine, trans and repainted my own car in my garage and the car feels very special to me.

@davidrasch3082 2 года назад

The more you fix the more you know. Kinda like seeing kids thru illnesses.

@Andrew-zv4fm 2 года назад

I see and agree to your point. To me it is not only what the person drives, but it is how they feel and what turns them on in that car they drive or brought to the snow.

@Andrew-zv4fm 2 года назад

@@davidrasch3082 yes.

@davidrasch3082 2 года назад

@@Andrew-zv4fm An old saw(I'm 71) that girls listen to the radio boys listen to the engine...

@OutandAboutwithTrev 2 года назад

I have just completed a vehicle proect in my driveway getting a 2001 Subaru Outback running. After not having a car for over 8 years due to my tough budget getting a car back on the roads is awesome. But after doing all the work, replacing all the suspension, all the bushes, rebuilding the engine not once, twice but 5 times to get it running right my Suby is very special to me. I don't care that its a 20 year old car...it runs, takes me to places I haven't been before and more important brings me back home. Does it look new, no...but again it runs.

@machintelligence 2 года назад

When my daughter graduated from HS my ex wife and I each contributed 1/3 and my daughter added her 1/3 and she bought a used 2004 Honda Civic. It lasted through her undergraduate career and then 4 years of medical school. She sold it to my neighbor, who still drives it. Nothing fancy, but reliable as the day is long.

@mrsemifixit 2 года назад

I’ve had my 98 civic since 2007 and I always hear “you still have that??” In a laughing manner like I should be driving the latest models. My question to them is, why don’t you still have the car you drove in 2007? Hmm? Lol

@style5tie 2 года назад

For real! I'm 33 and I'm on my 3rd and 4th vehicles. Most of my family and friends trade every year or two, stay in debt, and still don't drive reliable vehicles.

@reallyrandomrides1296 2 года назад

Still got the 2003 Corolla my mother bought brand new, it's 19 years old now, fully paid for and drives perfect, should be able to get another 19 years out of it. Also driving my 2009 Tundra. Sure it doesn't compare to the new $75,000 or $100,000 pickups but it looks and runs great and it's fully paid for.

@Karreth 2 года назад

Rust, sadly, is why I don't have my old '99 model car. Still, that car lasted more than 20 years (over 15 in our ownership). Can't expect much more from a daily driver car with salted roads in winter and no garage.

@spencersgarage 2 года назад

This is so true. I daily drive a 1991 Civic hatchback 5 speed manual 100+ miles a day. Classic auto, plus 38-42 MPG 👍🏼

@movie1006 2 года назад

Definitely a fun ride I bet! Eventually want an ef at some point, i currently got an eg hatch, now wanting to hopefully trade or sell to get me a del sol next!

@cheesemons 2 года назад

That's right Eric! Just drive what you love. At the end of the day, it's your car and that's what matters!

@ryans413 2 года назад

I took my Grand Am too a meet up once and it was a meetup for cars that are not 100% perfect so these cars had some imperfections and you know what it was so relaxing it didn’t feel like a competition. It was just fun too talk cars with people and ask why they really liked their choice of brand. Got some really good stories. This one guy had a 1996 Saturn manual with over 260,000 miles and he said it’s been past down in his family and last belonged to his dad that passed so he’s keeping the car alive for his dad. Just the stories you get there’s meaning behind everyone’s reasons

@cheesemons 2 года назад

@@ryans413 for some of us, it's the sentimental value of the car that keeps us sticking to it. To others, a car might be a flip flops where is gets tossed once it's all worn down.

@HotRod-wv4vm 2 года назад

I have owned about 7 cars in my 70 years. 64 Ford Galaxy XL500 convertible, 68 Olds 442, 70 Plymouth Barracuda, 72 Plymouth Fury, VW bug, Opel Manta, 77 Chevy K5 Blazer, Subaru Wagon, 86 BMW ES that my older son is going to restore for his son, 73 Buick Electra 225, 2003 and 2004 Honda Element (first one was totaled by my son, driver ran him off the road). I still have the 2004. I loved them all. Favorites in order 64 Ford, olds 442, VW Bug, K5 Blazer, 73 Electra, BMW, Honda Element. I have owned the Element the longest and don’t have any plans on getting rid of it. I live in NYC and what I have seen are lowered Honda CRV’s all years. Must admit they look nice. Oh I only got rid of the Blazer when the price of gas went up so I bought the Subaru. If I have any regrets was getting rid of it.

@ETCG1 2 года назад

I love your taste in vehicles.

@SturdivantRacing126 2 года назад

Here here. God knows too many people are toxic in car culture, when we're just playing adult Hot Wheels.

@yosemitesam4687 2 года назад

Best comment ever!

@Oblithian 2 года назад

The implication is s bit misleading though. Because the root is: We all know how some people can be cars or no.

@Banshee2Raptor 2 года назад

I love Hot wheels,!!!

@HW-75 2 года назад

I agree. and if someone want to judge me base on what I drive then they're not the kind of friend I want.

@vehiclenanny 2 года назад

You are SPOT ON, Eric! My life in retirement is devoted to nurturing the automotive interests of young car enthusiasts. You said it best.

@rjs2005 2 года назад

I'm 59 years old, I've owned muscle cars, Jeeps, sports cars, a Corvette, and currently own a RX-7 convertible and a '92 Oldsmobile Achieva SCX. I've discovered that no matter what I own, there is an enthusiastic group of owners who love their cars and help each other keep them alive. I knew a guy in the Navy who was the biggest AMC station wagon enthusiast- his custom license plate on his AMC Hornet wagon said "3SPOD"- owning to an apparently rare 3sp manual with overdrive. He had a garage full of AMC parts he had collected over the years, and still loves station wagons, which have gone from uncool "Mom Mobiles" to cool rides these days, supplanted in uncoolness by minivans and crossovers. I look forward to when minivans are cool- which reminds me, I need to start looking for a 80's Chrysler turbo minivan with a stick shift before they are snapped up and become pricey. The more car lovers there are- no matter what they drive- the better!

@sirkdopsah1081 2 года назад

We've all known people who don't care or even know what type of vehicle they drive. It is always great to see someone who has love and passion for it.

@ryans413 2 года назад

Love my 5th gen Grand Am and I always get the comments why do you love a brand that’s dead. I feel proud too keep Pontiac rolling down the road even if the company is dead

@TheSenorris 2 года назад

Agreed! Your videos helped me so much when I had my 04 cr-v, which was admittedly, a horrible car. But I loved it! And especially in the beginning of learning 'car care through repair', sitting in a driveway with what amounted to 'babys first tool kit', I had a blast and didn't care what anyone else thought. Now I have a 01 Sequoia, (that I also love), but I love it because it's not perfect. Neither was the cr-v and neither was the jeep I had before that. I'll never have a show car, but dang I can pull out my religiously-maintained and borderline-psychotic maintenance schedule, or all the travel pics of the car that got me safely there and back. That's the car for me.

@Project_EG2 2 года назад

I own two of the most unpopular and worst selling Hondas and I love them both because they’re unique and cool😎

@JaeSoL1986 2 года назад

Would that be a prelude?

@Project_EG2 2 года назад

@@JaeSoL1986 Ridgeline and Del Sol

@fbrito1981 2 года назад

I'm used to buy used cars and the best ones were the cars that the previous owner care about.

@mhtube01 2 года назад

I definitely get this feeling from my 2004 Lincoln Town Car. I've always had a thing for big, old school, luxury sedans and I just love it. So comfortable, quiet, but also a nice driving car for what it is. It's refreshingly old school and analog compared to newer cars and I love that. People joke about it being an "old man car" but whatever. There's a clientelle our there that's starting to really appreciate them as they get older.

@88tcoupe 2 года назад

I definitely agree with you, Eric. I'm 47 now and my view/opinion on cars and people, I would say, has evolved. I used to dislike "ricers", but if that's what their into, then good. A car person is a car person, no matter what brand or model or make they like.

@ryans413 2 года назад

Hate ricers but that my opinion they obviously like doing that to their cars so I can’t knock them for that not my cup of tea but I just keep it too myself

@TebowTime2014 2 года назад

Its great to see when people love their car. Whether its asking one question and they start a rant or its clean and taken care of.

@steveplaysbass7 2 года назад

This is so good to hear you talk about. I love my 87 CRX. Its not an Si. Its carbureted and isn't very fast. It's nearly stock, with some broken body panels and a torn up driver seat. But it runs great, sounds great and is so much fun to drive (in the summer). I just wish we had more of these kinds of car meets in my part of Canada. Also, thanks for everything you do to keep your content inspiring, educational and fun to watch. Thanks in part to you, I have gained the courage to try and fix pretty much anything on my vehicles, and have actually become a pretty good driveway mechanic. I get to spend time with my son, save a bunch of money and have had a ton of fun doing it. Thanks again and keep it up!

@EternalyRandom 2 года назад

I own a 03 Pontiac Montana. My kids grew up in it. I used to drive it to and from work every day. Now my daughter drives it. It has 150,000+ miles. It has never left my self or my family stranded. My daughter and I don't really care what others think. Its been one of the best vehicles I've owned. Thankyou Eric for putting that out there!

@ryans413 2 года назад

Got a 2004 Grand Am with the V6 I absolutely love the thing it has 170,000 miles and every time I step into it I feel a sense of proudness keeping a car that’s no longer made on the roads.

@matte8441 2 года назад

My family once had a Montana! I even learn how to drive on it. It was very reliable and didn’t start falling apart until 205,000 miles. It eventually became uneconomical to repair and us kids were adults so my dad no longer wanted a van, he traded it in for a new Mercedes which was his dream car. We even joked about the Mercedes dealer probably asking us to leave for parking such car in front of their building but they gave us $500 for it.

@Yophillips3272 2 года назад

My sister had a montana I did not like that van lol But I will say it kept on driving along. Even though it had a lot of issues.

@fastinradfordable 2 года назад

My rabbit pickup swapped to a Tdi was life changing. 10 + years later it still gets 50++mpg My life wouldn’t be the same without having it. It can carry me and all my possessions from one coast to the other for under $200.

@shootr04 2 года назад

My favorite car was my 1996 Honda Accord LX sedan automatic with tons of miles, some rust and little clear coat left. I had it 13 years and learned how to work on my own vehicle on that car and did quite a bit of repair work and maintenance as I got more comfortable. I was more proud of that car and enjoyed it more than my nicer ones I now own. I loved it for every reason that nobody else seemed to understand.

@OneKauz 2 года назад

A long time ago I had a choice between a new 97 Toyota tercel or a used 94 Honda civic (being about $2k more expensive). I test drove both & the entire time I was test driving the Toyota I was thinking of the Honda. I made the right choice & fell in love with it.

@ateamfan42 2 года назад

One of the things I love about our local autocross club is the same mentality exists there. We get a diverse mix of new, old, cheap, expensive, fast, slow, modified, bone-stock, shiny, and rusty cars, owned and driven by people from all walks of life. When someone shows up with something rare or weird or different, it will attract plenty of attention, because we are all car people and love to see how all these different cars can perform on course.

@timraber6575 2 года назад

Back in the 80’s, my Dad had a collection of 61 Chevys. (10 of these cars) He had Belairs, Impalas, in 4 door hard tops, post style. He had a red two door Impala he bought in Atlanta and drove in back to Kentucky. He even owned a 61 Corsair truck. Most all of these cars color was rust. Why did he love them? He did wreck one back in mid 60’s. I’m not really sure. But he still loved them. Miss you Dad.

@truthislam6481 2 года назад

At the age of 22, newly married and a first time home owner when we needed another car I went looking. I passed this absolutely forlorn looking 1970 Plymouth Furry 1 sunk to it's axles in mud on the property of an auto electric repair shop. I asked and learned that the previous owner got work done and wouldn't pay for it so it now belonged to the car shop. All they needed was $300 CDN to pay off the outstanding bill and it was mine. In my heart it was a virtually an abandoned pet sort of feeling. I had too rescue it! It had a rebuilt 318 cubic inch bullet proof engine. It was a 4dr sedan. It had ridiculous cow poop brindle burnt orange chalked out paint! It was manual steering so it was like steering a monster truck in parking lots. It was a free upper body work out every time I drove it. Of course the wifey hated the steering! I put 4 used winter tires on it so I was good for summer and winter. All season tires didn't exist I don't think. Not in 1980. Over the years I put a Chrysler wrecking yard rad into it. The distributor wore out too so I got a used electronic one and bought the other electronic bits new and my elder brother wired it up for me. Furry 1s didn't have electronic ignitions so mine was unique. My father and I built a utility trailer for it and I installed a used hitch from a wrecking yard. Here is were I'm going to get beat up in the comments I'm sure. I wanted to take it into crown-land wood lots where I could collect firewood free of charge, so I tightened up the torsion rods in the front and got a set of used air shocks for the back and off I went with my chainsaw in my Plymouth virtual truck! I live in a medium sized city, just 160,000 population, where the highest speed limit is 80 Km/50 miles an hour. Yeah I couldn't pay for a car I didn't love. I have a 2018 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV (Plugin-Hibrid-Electric-vehicle) now. I love the variety of ways I can move myself down the road! The next car will be fully EV. I guess weird is just wonderful to me!

@michaelblacktree 2 года назад

It's always been my opinion that brand based tribalism is silly. Different people have different interests, and that's perfectly fine.

@Pantherman1979 2 года назад

I agree, as a kid and into my teenage years I was a Ford guy; why? Because grandfather and father were. About my mid 20's I began to realize that it was as you said, silly. It doesn't really matter what anyone drives, maintenance and proper repair are more important than the name on the trunk.

@michaelblacktree 2 года назад

Another thing to consider: The EPA doesn't care if you're a Ford guy or a Honda guy, or whatever. They'll come after all of us. United we stand; divided we fall.

@mattbonney7591 2 года назад

My first car was a 1994 Ranger, I loved that truck and I still do. I received tons of flack from people I didn’t know at Cars and Coffee meets because it wasn’t a GTi or Fox Body. I didn’t care, I waxed that thing constantly and had made that rig look like a million bucks no matter what time of year it was. There were a few that liked my truck, saw the pride of ownership and complimented my ol’ XLT. I’m still heartbroken it’s gone, however I have a 1996 Integra and a 2000 K3500 both in nice shape. Not perfect, but I show the same pride of ownership I did years ago. I like most Japanese imports, I honestly think there is too much you can do in the way of modifying a vehicle. However, that same love and pride of ownership is still there. It’s just channeled differently, those are my thoughts. Thanks Eric for sharing, your repair videos and hilarious commentary keep me around. I’ve actually learned to work on my Integra watching your videos!

@ianyeh75 2 года назад

My son and I were at this year’s Monterey Car Week. As you can imagine, there were lots of high value cars, cars that are well into the millions can be seen everywhere. My son, having seen many of those cars, was totally into a resto-modded Austin Mini Cooper. That kid knows what’s up. He’s into cars, and he’s very confident in his taste. He wasn’t impressed with the Paganis or McLarens. What really impressed him was someone put into so much time and effort into bringing a car designed in the 1950s into 2021 standards.

@RandomPerson-su3xg 2 года назад

I feel much better now driving my 23 year old mini truck. A few dinks, dents, chips, surface rust, L4 pushrod, 120hp (on a good day), rear wheel peeler, and all of the quirks you'd expect from the 90s. I may put more money, time and effort into it than most, but I love the heck out of it.

@ToolDemos 2 года назад

Heck yeah! I promised myself that I would do nothing cosmetic until I got my project truck driving down the road. Almost there.

@dyingangelo 2 года назад

i still love driving my 96 accord after i have enough of my manual civic si and harsh suspension. they can go as fast on the corners but with softer tires of old accord and automatic trans its my own rolls royce

@baggins1 2 года назад

97 Satty SL2. Best car I ever had. Miss it. The smell, feel, lack of cash layout over many years. Still a runner for a young lady with kids. AC and everything still works.

@BucktailFishing 2 года назад

I got tired of the constant "your brand/model/blah blah blah sucks and if you aren't running 8s you're too slow so go home and do you even drift bro and if it got spark plugs it ain't real blah blah blah..." so now I spend most of my time fooling around doing dumb stuff with old beat riding mowers and I've been having a blast with it.

@lerssilarsson6414 2 года назад

Back in the early 90s my first car was a Honda Civic (-76 hatchback). A fantastic car if you want to learn winter driving. ;-)

@Dreccomel193 2 года назад

I agree. It is not about what you drive but the care and work you put into that vehicle.

@jonnygear9169 2 года назад

I love my Fit with the 6 speed and and HKS muffler makes me feel like I'm driving a race car!

@MrRedtaco11 2 года назад

I did one car show almost 20 years ago now. I was one of the youngest people there. I didn’t own a house, have a big garage etc. I haven’t been to a car show in a long time. But haven’t a daily driver that went through a winter was hard not to show. Hard to hide the cracked bumper and other things that were on the outside, even though I did everything I could to keep up with the guys and gals who were older, more stable in their lives etc. I found 20 years later I still have that labour of love. I’m glad that I get to drive anything. I know what it’s like walking in -40 winters taking transit having it die etc. At the end of the day I am glad it’s mine. I find now that the rust, hail damage and what not shows character. Plus it gives the car character. It doesn’t look like every other vehicle but I found keeping up a modded vehicle like I did 20 years ago was difficult. I used to be biased but if it runs and youre happy with it than thats all that matters.

@aobirdman18 2 года назад

I took part in a trunk ot treat Saturday that was put on by a local car group and the organizer told me exactly what you said, it don't matter what you're piloting, just so long as you showed up and showed support of the hobby

@briany3002 2 года назад

I have a fascination with beater cars. Nothing better than a man who loves his 1998 Honda Civic and actually maintains it.

@fineclassics7239 2 года назад

Well I was driving a piece of crap once and was parked at the mall. A older guy pulls up beside my car with his wife in the passenger seat. He opened his door very carefully in order to not ding my car with it. I told him as he exited his vehicle that he can totally open his door all the way and even if it nicks my car, it doesn't really matter. He told me that everyone's car is their pride and joy so he won't do that. That touched me, you know. No, not his door, the feeling touched me.

@mrslcom 2 года назад

Absolutely. It doesn’t matter what cars people love. If they love them it’s cool.

@plavins1 2 года назад

I drive a 95 mk3 golf station wagon. And few friends of mine have mocked me that I drive an old clunker. Well. My answer to them is. I can fix it myself, the parts cost nothing, what you cant buy new is available in abundance in every scrapyard. And its dependable. Its 26 years old. It has 375k kilometers on the clock. Thats what i know of. Ive driven 85k km in it. Has never let me down. Even when a spider gear pin broke and busted a hole in the gearbox. I still managed to drive 40km to get home. 50€ gearbox and im driving again. When I got it in 2018 it was not in the best shape. Had to weld a few holes, paint a few spots. It has all electric windows, electric heated mirrors, AC. I got Vagsport leather heated seats for it, found and installed oem cruise control. Its a real blast to drive. And I love it for what it is. A means of transportation. And a dependable mate that will get u home.

@deeder7001 2 года назад

I had a 94 Corolla for 8 years. Sold it earlier this year to my fiancée's son. For a long time a lot of people kept saying I should get a new car. I always wondered why. It's great on gas, cheap to maintain and easy to work on. I loved that car. Learned a lot about maintenance and repair from it.

@TechTimeWithEric 2 года назад

I'm an old school truck guy (mostly 80s-90s GM) and I used to be that guy who would roll their eyes when a Honda guy would pull up to the car show; and joke about using them as a wheel chock. As I got older I realized that these guys are into cars too. It really doesn't matter what draws them to it. This guy probably learned a lot of valuable mechanical lessons while working on it, and it may drive them to a new career. Basically I realized the same thing, it just doesn't matter. My 5 year old son prefers to go places with me in my 87 S10 or 83 C10 (great thing about those, no passenger air bag so I can put his seat in them) but generally enjoys a day out if we go in my 18 Silverado

@aslkdfjhg 2 года назад

I'm into my JDMs and my flatmate is into muscle cars and light commerical vehicles. We both wrench on each other's cars. It makes us happy.

@riceburner4747 2 года назад

I KNEW I had ur number! See? A down to earth guy! I bought a used 97 Camry in 2003 & drove the heck out of it, took great care of it, 265,000 miles but rust belt rust in April 2019. I went ANYWHERE & nevr worried damage/stolen & most of all, DEPENDABLE!! It was a clean car like ur son's'. Im a senior/reitred, saved up/bought a new prius to save gas/less maint but I STILL do as much maint as I can! Changn my oil today before winter. Always wanted a Honda but more money, ONLY REASON! Toyota/Hondas are my favorites! Love ur Pilot! Element! Keep on doin' what ur doin'! My bday is the 25th this month! I'll be 69.😏

@mtrefethen1 2 года назад

Great attitude Eric! And you are 100% spot on about our community needing to come together at this time. Thanks for everything you do.

@sham_67_vr863 2 года назад

I like people who are humble, and enjoy the hobby. I agree, doesn't matter what you drive. Electric, small engine, big engine, american, korean, japanese, doesn't matter. Just be open and excited about what you are doing!

@4BillC 2 года назад

Me and my 2 boys took a trip from Pennsylvania to Florida a few months ago for Cleetus and Cars. We took my 2001 Audi A4 that I purchased 2 years ago for $800 as a vehicle that really couldn't even get itself down the road. We had an absolute blast on the trip going there and back! I absolutely love my shitbox!

@Yugophoto 2 года назад

I bought a 1985 toyota mr2 that was in horrible condition, and was destined for the scrap yard. Spent 2 years fixing it up. its definitely not perfect, but it looks alright and passes all inspections now. I have so much fun in that car, partially because it's not perfect. Because its not perfect, I'm not afraid to drive it anywhere. If it gets damaged, it won;'t hurt the value any because it already wasn't worth much, and because I fixed it once I can do it again. If it was a perfect example, i'd be nervous to take it anywhere. But because it will never be a mint, valuable vehicle its very freeing to just be able to drive it like a normal car. Even better, i took it to a meet once and bumped into a previous owner, who was not only shocked it was still on the road, was very impressed with how good it looked now. Made me have a major sense of pride about my work on the car.

@BruceLyeg 2 года назад

I've always been a muscle car guy, but it's like you just told my story. I've had many cool old muscle cars and loved them all, but the culture changed. It became a rich mans hobby. I recently bought and restored a 1992 Miata. I went to a couple of local import car meets and was blown away by how cool everyone was. Though the meets were "Import" there was a lot of domestic cars there too and everyone liked them too. I'm a 51 year old guy going to car meets with mostly people half my age and I'm fine with it.

@cannondale4567 2 года назад

I couldn't agree with you more man. I just bought a 2004 dodge neon srt4 which came out when I was in highschool. I've ALWAYS wanted one and now I can finally afford it. A lot of people don't understand why I got it.....they will never understand. It's an emotional connection. That's what it's all about. How it makes you feel. I just came upon your channel a few weeks ago and I've been binge watching. I wish I found you years ago! Love the content!

@1hjehje 2 года назад

I have had a wide variety of vehicles over the years from basic economy cars to luxury vehicles. One of my favourite vehicles was a 1978 Honda Civic hatchback that I bought new. It was a fun little car to drive and was extremely easy on gas. Another vehicle of note was my 1991 Nissan Hardbody pickup. It came with the chrome package and I put a canopy on it. I kept that little truck for 20 years with virtually no problems. They were the least expensive vehicles that I owned, but I got a lot of enjoyment and good service from them.

@The_Impulse 2 года назад

I 100% agree! My fleet is old and not perfect. That is what makes me happy, I get to fix things and improve things and it’s how I differentiate mine from others. One of mine was built specifically as a show car but it was a culmination of tinkering and learning over the years. My EF hatch will not be the last car I build to show nor will stop enjoying all my other cars.

@nsanegamr1 2 года назад

Man this was such an inspiring video. My first car was and still is a 2001 Lincoln Navigator 32V and boy the fact that it starts right up every morning 240K miles deep makes me feel like a million bucks. To all you out there with cars that you love solely because "well- it's mine...", I hope they run forever.

@Ken-wu6hr 2 года назад

I don’t do shows. Really after 30+ years as a technician I’m all about Function over Pretty. I have a 99 suburban & a 88 Big block Dually. Both need paint. I’m in Texas we don’t have the Rust problem y’all have. I really like GM Obs trucks. & Harley Davidson’s growing up outside Milwaukee. I always had a thing for Full Dressed Harley’s. My Ride a 08 FLHTC. lol ke my truck it’s just enough technology. Fuel injection & that’s about it. My Suburban is the only one w/ 4wheel abs & air bags. But you do you. I like simple for my POV’s

@miketavenermedia7853 2 года назад

That is the thing I love about Import guys. They truly just love cars. It doesn't matter the brand, the level of completion, or anything else. Hot Rodders, as in older car lovers, are way more judgmental. There are a ton of car "crazes" I wish would go away like: Carolina squatted trucks, stanced cars (were the camber is so bad they are driving on the inside of the rims) but, I am sure some of those guys wish something I love would go away as well. It is way more important to me, to see the love someone has for the entire automotive industry.

@pgarrett6665 2 года назад

96 Accord ex auto. 90 Integra GS, 15 dart Rallye

@brandonkahuna1251 2 года назад

I can totally understand someone loving their vehicle. I've had brand new trucks. Still have newer vehicles, but haven't loved none of them like my 98 GMC Sierra k1500. For over 22years ive owned the truck and i still enjoy every time I drive it.

@LMacNeill 2 года назад

Respect all builds. :-) I'm in the Ford Galaxie Club of America, and it amazes me how angry some folks get when, say, a Galaxie owner does an LS-swap or something else that isn't a "perfect, original" restoration. For a car that *I* own, I want it to be as original as I can make it -- but if *YOU* want to build *YOUR* car with an LS-swap or a non-factory paint color, or a more modern interior, or whatever, then do it! You're keeping one of these classic cars out of the crusher, and that's all that *really* matters in the end!

@Drake-ef1mg 2 года назад

There are some vehicles that are objectively less dependable and less suited for you but in general you are correct. Drive whatever you want as long as it doesn’t ruin you financially

@Jerkwad152 2 года назад

Barring an accident or meteor strike, I'll eventually be buried in my old Chevy.

@gregholloway2656 2 года назад

I’m with you. I’ve been driving a 77 C10 for the last 25 years. Unlike most cars, it’s getting better with age.

@spcysos 2 года назад

K-Swapped Honda Fits are my new obsession. They aren’t crazy, but dang do they make sense! I think it’s all about the vision and carrying it out. In the end, if you’re happy with what you have, then that’s great!

@macdaddyns 2 года назад

What is really cool is the fact you and your son spent quality time together where you could pass on knowledge and wisdom and how to be a father one day. The other stuff is icing on the digital confection! BTW in my younger years I had a 1979 Fiat Spider that I rebuilt the engine and added twin carbs, header and free flow exhaust. Always a fun time at car events cause it was different from all the muscle and tuners.

@MrTonyPiscatelle 2 года назад

Very well said E. Im an old fart growing up driving the muscle cars . But thanks to what you just said it really made me stop and think about the car culture as a whole. I tip my hat to you sir ! Well done

@Boot_185 2 года назад

In that situation what I like is the story where it came from what was done and what is in the plans to be done with it. You can really sense the history and love of that car

@sierrahixom 2 года назад

i completely agree my dad has a 07 silverado thats had a ton of issues but what i like the most is he really loves his truck he really has pride in it and thats what i like seeing is people taking pride in what they own regardless if it breaks down all the time or not if its gold to you its gold me

@iain87 2 года назад

Hey great content Eric! Love your perspective on cars and enjoying what you drive especially fixing up your sons car and taking a trip together what a great memory. No idea why anyone would think Honda's are nothing but trouble. I have never had any issues with my many Honda and Acura products over the years and really love the brand.

@eflyguyandy 2 года назад

We have a 442 convertible that drives "really nice" and is rented out for weddings and parades. We have cars with performance modifications for the strip or autocross. We have an SUV that can go on a 2000-mile road trip in complete comfort. So whatever you drive is fine, there's no one vehicle for every occasion. Wish I'd known you were down here. Beer and a burger would have been a given!

@9Belee 2 года назад

I use to love going to car meets when I got my first car which was a Honda Civic. But over the years it got boring and I didn't enjoy going. Now I have a Toyota Tacoma and I enjoy going group wheeling

@isalmankhan1 2 года назад

Totally agree with you Eric💯% We tech's respect all the brand's, for the amount of time, effort & engineering they put into it to make it serve our needs, from Tesla to Lada😉

@daviderhahon 2 года назад

Exactly. And when you look into them further, you'll find that each one has its own uniqueness.

@isalmankhan1 2 года назад

@@daviderhahon Indeed each one is special in it's own way😉

@laulueher6647 2 года назад

Eric, Very well said. Again, it was awesome meeting you at IA here in Atlanta!!

@EmmaGoodwinGeek 2 года назад

I do woodworking and a bit of stained glass. All creators know every flaw/mistake in each project. It doesn't take away from the beauty of the piece. I think of them as scars to show the struggles along the way. The same for my truck (older Tacoma). It has dents and clear coat issues but I love that truck and still look back at it after I park. Thanks Eric.

@oldsranch 2 года назад

My dad who died in 2016 at age 75, spent years as a mechanic. He said "Every ******** car is a ******* piece of **** when you get right down to it'. After decades of playing with cars as well, ..uhhh...he's right. Just vary in degrees.

@chrishaugh2872 2 года назад

I couldnt agree more, if youre into your car and you're proud of it awesome keep up the good work. There are so many times where people hate on something because "its dirty" or "theres a dent/scratch" people are trying their best with what they have, give them props for that.

@lifelearner3067 2 года назад

This channel is so wholesome.

@vijayantgovender2045 2 года назад

Thank you Eric I love going to car shows as I get to see all different cars I am from South Africa

@MrOnlinmrine 2 года назад

God bless you Eric your son and your family thank you

@worldhello1234 2 года назад

I alway feel it is my birthday when watching your videos. :D

@douglay249 2 года назад

Good commentsEric. I am 54 years old and my first car was a ‘57 Chevy. A tough act to follow for many reasons but I went through several Subaru’s and very practical Honda’s after that and greatly appreciated every car I ever owned. I am still a Honda guy (all because of engineering but not the styling) and would not buy a GM product after about 1972 but to each his own. They are all just machines but I have always found them very interesting and have always been intrigued with peoples attractions to them. A very personal thing which I never fully understand but always appreciate.

@grantfitz2047 2 года назад

Your dad's truck series helped me out a couple times with my 95 1500. Keep up the good content

@scottjohnson5449 2 года назад

VERY WELL SAID !!!!!! THANK YOU....

@maddrichstaks7787 2 года назад

Love my 2006 maxima se 5at..love the fact that you enjoyed the time away with your son..cant wait to go on a road trip..i was hoping 2500 miles..you are the man..##Sticking together##

@denvernn 2 года назад

Well said and I have always felt that way! As car people we should appreciate and share everyone's vehicle choice and or passion they have for the car. Doesnt matter what it is. If you love it I can appreciate that.

@charlieryan1736 2 года назад

Thanks for making this positive video 👍🏻

@Andrew-zv4fm 2 года назад

I second EVERYTHING you said. I love my car and if someone loves it or loves the model and brand I drive that is great!!! If not that is also great. I enjoy talking to people about their cars and I like that people get excited about their cars. As I said I talk to people about their cars and I may go as far as to say what turns them on about the car they brought to the show.

@rotornuttt 2 года назад

I love your attitude ! And the videos !

@rebelrailroader 2 года назад

I agree. What you enjoy is what matters. I like seeing all the different ideas people do to their cars.

@dieseltech139 2 года назад

Thanks for great content.👍

@rusilver01 2 года назад

Love your ride and enjoy it!

@vinicius01gp 2 года назад

After a long time waiting finally I got the digital cake on my actual birthday! Thanks, Eric! And I'm just the same, doesn't matter what you drive, as long as you love it. Used to own a not that loved VW Bug, wasn't the best bug arround, but I cared for it as best as I could as a broke College kid. Literally cried when I had to sell it. With all of it's defects, it was still my pride and joy. That's what the car community should be all about! Be safe, have fun and stay dirty everyone!

@nathanielallyn1765 2 года назад

I have been falling back in love with my "96 Civic DX since my wife has decided that the Infiniti G37 was hers now. I love both of them but that Civic has been mostly sitting in the garage for the last few years, save the taking it out for a drive 6-7 times a year to keep the juices flowing.

@darthvalkyr 2 года назад

Love my old car. Year 2000 most advanced thing on it is the air con if you ignore the stereo 😉 Good old fashioned cable hand brake, cable clutch and doesn’t even have ABS. It’s about as pure a driving experience as you can get, and encourages proper braking technique. Handles like a big go kart too so it’s pretty fun to drive. I’ve done a ton of work as you can imagine given the age. A good learning experience fixing things up.

@letsdosomething806 2 года назад

As long as it gives you the fizz everything else doesn't matter. My 97 suburban is old, a bit rusty, and the 4l60 is a weak point along with the fuel pump, but she's mine and when I start her up its a feeling like no other. Keep up the good videos Eric and keep driving what you like.

@OnTheAir 2 года назад

You can't go wrong with a Honda Civic. I have owned many cars over the years. Variety is king, as far as I'm concerned. Right now my cars are: 1) 2016 Prius v Wagon, 2) 1971 VW BUS, and 3) 1951 Dodge M-37 military 4X4 3/4 ton truck. How's that for variety?

@MediumHalf 2 года назад

Couldn't agree more Eric, great sentiment

@soupsandwich8940 2 года назад

I love my 01 Chevrolet Impala and now that I'm retired I really enjoy working on it. I also enjoy working on my daughter's Honda Accord, which is a good handling car and peppy for 140 HP.

@busterscrugs 2 года назад

I love car culture, minus the toxic side of it. Everything you said was spot on Eric, it doesn't matter what you drive as long as you enjoy it and take care of it.

@hamza78 2 года назад

You are spot on Eric. Completely agree with you and love your fleet of vehicles

@timetowakeup6302 2 года назад

I'm 39 years old and I'm at the point in my life where if my car is in good running condition, and it's not costing me tons of $ to maintain, then I'm happy. I drive a 2003 Toyota Avalon with 270,000 miles on the clock. She always starts and never leaves me stranded. Yeah she Burns a quart of oil every 3,000 miles but it sure beats having a car payment.