Under $2,500: We Buy Three Vehicles That Are Complete Crap - But Which One Is The Worst? 

Great video! I really like these challenge series’. Really great job guys, looking forward to the rest of the episodes

My $2,500 cherokee I bought October 2019 has made it from Chicago to Oklahoma 5 times, Chicago to Kansas once, Chicago to Lake Superior 4 times, Chicago to Kentucky 8 times, and about 2 dozen other multi day trips. I will NEVER waste money on something just because its "newer"

That guy looked way to happy to take $2500 for Andre's truck, something tells me he got way more than he expected 😄

"You bought a brown fake Ranger" - Best quote of this whole show!

man, $2500 was a steal for that B4000, cheapest ranger around here I've seen recently was an 02 with 350k miles on it for $4000

I really like these Top Gear / Car Trek spinoffs where you get $XXX to buy a car and make the best of it. The part that really makes it is the chemistry between the “contestants”. Thanks for this entertaining video!

Oil leak on the Blazer is the engine oil cooler line. $45 part takes about 10 minutes to replace it for anyone who is wondering. If you ever run into this issue buy GM Genuine/AC Delco, the cheap aftermarket ones fail.

I love how creative and fun you guys are getting with your videos. I love the energy and positive mood of everyone. And I really just enjoy everything about TFL. Great video guys! I had as much fun watching this as you guys did making this video.

Haha, this reminds me of my jeep. About 16 months ago I picked up a 2000 Jeep Cherokee for 500. I fixed the leaking ac by replacing the low side shrader valve. I fixed the suspension (2 broken leaf springs and 3 blower shocks) by putting in a rough country 3” suspension lift and springing for the full rear leaf springs. Couple bits here and there and I’m still in it for less then 1400.

Apparently Colorado doesn’t use 3” of salt for every inch of snow like Ohio does…

Preview looks like we're finally getting a 7th season of Top Gear US!

I love the Grand Cherokee. I've had a '97, '03, and a '15.

Love Nathan’s Colfax avenue comment!!! LMAO!! Those little 4.3 Vortecs were quick! My mom had a 93 and a 95 and they were fun to drive!!

This blazer is more of a blazer than the new thing Chevy called a blazer!!!

I'm pulling for Andre. I've had a 4.0 Ranger and B4000, both manuals and loved every minute of each.

Funny, loved it! I drove a 94’ Mazda B series and my wife drove a 2000 Grand Cherokee in college! This is a trip down memory lane for both of us! Brought smiles to us as we watched! Looking forward to the rest of the series!

Great episode. It’s fun to see you guys getting old beaters and having so much fun. It’s also reminiscent of car trek with Ed Bolian, Freddy Hernandez, and Tyler Hoover. Fun stuff. Keep up the great content.

"Dont tell each other what those vehicles are..." Everyone shows up in the same truck...

"You bought a brown fake Ranger is what you did." Top Gear is back lads.

I had a 96 Blazer. Same color and 2 door. She made it to 250,000 miles before the transmission gave way. Loved that little truck. It was a Swiss Army knife.

Front tires are cupped on the B4000...usually worn front ball joints, camber bushings, tie rod ends. Normal things on those TTB front axles. Common issues on those trucks was the front autolocking hubs...many people just replaced them with Warn, or Mile Marker manual locking hubs. The other common thing was for the transfer case shift motor to stick, and either not engage or not disengage...mostly due to lack of use.

No better way to start a Sunday morning than to wake up to TFL starting a new series! Going to enjoy every one of these episodes!

I wanted to hear Tommy's answer on Reno strip clubs lol

I was totally expecting someone to get a dirt bike or some other motorcycle, but these choices are good. I'm excited to see what comes!

Oh man! Nathan that Blazer reminds me of the 2003 GMC Jimmy 4-door 4.3L V6 4x4 I helped a buddy of mine buy, $1800 with 165K miles and everything except the rear wiper worked! (Wiper fluid would leak into the car from the rear hatch seal, the line was busted somewhere in the seal) other than that, the truck was PERFECT! 4wd, power everything, including seats! This thing was FULLY loaded...Unfortunately he had issues with his license so he couldn't register it for quite sometime and had no where to store it, so he had to sell it. Wish I hadn't purchased my Tacoma a month earlier because this would've been an EXCELLENT work vehicle! Hope the person who got this knew what a gem this was!!!

I’m rooting for the Blazer. The old S10s and Blazers were great. I do miss my ‘92 4x4 S10.

An actually Blazer not the minivan they slapped the name on. My first vehicle was a 95 blazer. Loved it. Miss it

I'm liking this series, I don't know about the chevy and the ford much, but having previously owned a WJ, I can tell two things: First the Four speed that Nathan was talking about is actually the one found behind the inline 6, the 42RE and those are a weak point, but the one found behind the V8s is the 45/545RFE 4/5 speed auto, miles better than the 42RE. It is essentially a 5 speed auto but in the first years of the WJ the 5th gear was locked out by the programming, in the later years when it got enabled customers could go to a service center and have the TCM reflashed to enable the 5th gear. Secondly, the NV242 found in this jeep is actually a heavy-duty version of the one found in the inline 6 equipped jeeps. It was a very rare option and If I’m correct this transfer case was found in the Hummer H2.

I had a 94 B4000 4x4 short box standard cab. Loved that truck. I’m pulling for ya Andre.

I had had an 89' S10 with the 4.3 and used it to pull my 18.5" boat monthly with no issues. Probably had around 250,000 miles on it before it got totaled in a wreck when my dad was driving it. I would love to find another in good condition like I had but in a 4x4.

I feel like he could have bought the mazda for less

They were taking the piss out of Andre for the brown truck, but in general, seeking out a Mazda B series or Ford Ranger generally seems like the smartest choice of the three. That said, Nathan's Blazer actually seems pretty nice.

Awesome episode guys. I’m absolutely loving the simplicity of the V6 Blazer. The 4WD selector is all of the retro coolness 😎😎😎

Folks were surprised that the 4.0 was slow? I had one and it couldn’t pass anything, including the gas station.

Well Andre is my boy in this one. I once owned a '94 Mazda B4000 SE and absolutely loved it! I paid $500 for it and that little white meat nugget got me everywhere. Kick ass my friend!

Great video guys! Btw, my TFL K1500 is still running like a champ.

Ahhhh 😌 the blazer! I used to have one a black 2001 2 door blazer with the 4.3 and 4X4. I really miss it, I sold it back in summer of 2017 with 170,000 on it ran and drove great! Got a lot of compliments on it Great little trucks.

Great choice Andre..should have only offered $2k and used any additional $ for repairs...

I like the beer can and trash flying out of Andre’s truck when he pulled up lol

Good Video , I'm excited to see the next episode. Love these type of videos you guys make it fun and entertaining to watch.

Others have said it, but seriously this is very Top Gear esque. Love the format!

The older Top Gear vibes with these 3 guys and their personalities should make for a great series. I'm excited for this! Well done TFL

I'm loving these cheap 4x4 challenges! Reminds me of a different take on the Top Gear cheap car challenges.

YESSS so glad you guys made more of these id like to see 08 + truck challenge

Super excited for this series. My favorite here is the Blazer followed by the Mazda. But honestly they are all winners

Should do a slowest race put all three in 4x4 low and let them idle off the line to see who has the lowest gearing in 4 low?

Excellent video guys. That chemistry is bang on. Chomping on the bit to see more. You should do more like these

I had a 1996 Mazda B4000 that had over 300,000 miles on it when I was unfortunatly involved in an accident and it got totalled. One of the best trucks I have ever had. The 4.0 V6 was a very strong engine. With basic mantenince it still ran like new even with that many miles on it.

I am liking this a lot, already. This is about the kind of vehicles that almost everyone has sitting in their driveway. It should be a fun series!

This is the reason I don’t have cable ! Because of you guys . Always great content , been a subscriber since 2015 and proud of it 🙌 tfl for the win

Love this series. I can't wait for the next episode. Thanks guys

Gosh you can tell their production value is just getting better each day and TFL truck is def the standout of all the tfl channel!

I had a 1996 S10 Blazer 2door 4x4 and I loved it. I had mine stroked up with the 4.3L and converted to AWD and a single turbo upgrade kit, after rebuilding the block, revamping the fuel system and swapping the trans and transfer case from an oldsmobile brevada. 302 HP at all four wheels and would haul butt. lol

Fantastic start guys! Really looking forward to the next episodes. This gave the best Top gear vibes.

Nice, i love these series! You guys are really great presenters, it’s always fun to look at your videos!

I am a Ford guy outta those 3 but that 4.3 is a hella reliable engine and I wouldnt be surprised if the blazer wins this series. I didnt notice that these vehicles were purchased at least 2 months ago and had reviews on tflclassic till it was recommended.

Love it. My money is on the blazer but the right year would have been 91-94. Had a few of those.

Greay Video! Kinda reminds me of the old Grand Tour/Top Gear Challenges. Showing the buying process was a nice little authentic touch. Don't sell the series short put the camera guys on "Embedded Mode" for the good ball busting. I feel Nathan has the winner here.

This is gonna be a good one boys. Can't wait!! Starting to love junkboxes like yours hahaha greetings from ESPAÑA

Love these series! Brings back memories of old school Top Gear! Love it!!

Love seeing a WJ on the channel, they're such underrated rigs!

This is Awesome!! I like series like this! The Blazer is probably my favorite. That WJ is actually kinda rare! The vast majority of the 4.7s came with the Quadra Trac NV247. Very few 4.7s came with the Selec Trac NV242. I think it was only available in the Laredo trim.

Makes me miss my 2003 2dr Blazer. 4.3, 5speed 4x4. Got smashed in October 2018 with 465000km by a driver that ran the light. Still miss it :(

Love this kind of series where they go out and buy vehicles the average Joe could buy. Would live to see one where they go out and buy a fun, sporty car with a manual for under $10,000. Maybe a Mustang, BMW and a 240Z.

Those 4.3 vortec v6 are great engines. It held its own against that jeep v8.

I love how much Nathan loves this lol

Really looking forward to this guys! Another great fun concept…. Should be a good time!

I am so excited for this series. I can't wait for the next episode

Great series guys, love it! Cheers Kirk

Great video! You guys never disappoint, always coming up with something new. Big fan!

The WJ with the 4.7 actually has the 45RFE transmission which is known to be very durable. It's not the old 42RE 4-speed that comes with the 4.0 that is soo fragile.

TFL is on course to become the top watched car channel on RU-vid

My family's first car was a 2002 Grand Cherokee with the 4.7. It honestly was a great car, but not without its issues. Yes, it lasted to nearly 300k, but that was after blowing 2 motors, having to get the diff done 3 times, the trans on its last legs, and various other electrical issues. I do wish we kept the car as it was better than some of our later purchases, but Chrysler was not known for using the highest quality of components. Still miss it, had great memories in that car.

Absolutely love when people do this!

Love this!!! BFG, good on you for sponsoring this.

About 2 years ago, I picked up an 87 Ford Ranger 4x2 2.9L V6, 5 speed long bed for $800. Yep it needed brakes, and tires, but for $800 for a great running, work truck without any dents is pretty good. Even the AC in it works. I actually found a set of aluminum wheels with almost new tires on it at the pick a part yard for $250. I believe the previous owner got tired of the acceleration/drivability issue it was having. Once it warmed up and went into closed loop it would buck, stall, run rough, etc. Turned out to be a $45 O2 sensor. This truck does great for my needs and has a 7 foot bed. Gets 25mpg on the freeway at 80mph, has 3.73 gears so it'll tow a little bit, Ford de-rated their manual transmission equipped Rangers to only tow 2,000lbs. Being a manual transmission and 2WD it'll get up and go pretty well.

Actually excited since I bought a 96 Jimmy this summer with 157,xxx miles and I’ve liked it so far, once I hit something like 175,xxx I’d probably start messing with it more and get rid of it when it hits like 199,xxx. So I can’t wait to see what the little blazer can do

I’m so pumped for this series!

I love these videos of the challenges, please keep making them!

Very fun video, looking forward to the next ones in this series!

To find a Blazer for $2200 and fully functional? Sheesh, that's absolutely INSANE. At least based on the used car market of the west half of Oregon. Then again, I've also ran into 1980s vehicles going for over $3k-$4, and mind you, your average everyday models, too. Even seen one priced at over $8K, and it was your average Camry from the 80s. No jokes. Always enjoy these series!

This looks like a fun series. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

The guy who Andrey bought that truck from seemed super relieved to be getting any amount of money for it. 😅

Fun video, very entertaining. Even ending with a cliffhanger, and I'm looking forward to the next episode.

This is a great series in the making. Looking forward to it. However, the misinformation surrounding the Grand Cherokee is embarrassing. For people that make their living(s) from vehicles, you guys should know better. The WJ (1999-2004) only had three motors available. The legendary, bulletproof I6 4.slow, mated to the POS, junk ass 42re transmission. The 4.7 V8 and 4.7 HO V8 both were mated to the rugged, 45RFE/545RFE. The FIVE speed transmission was actually pretty damn tough. Still in use today in 2021. Just needs to be maintained like any transmission. So, all three of these fools were wrong. They all were undoubtedly making fun of the POS 42re transmission, not the 545RFE, so they were mistaken. Anyway, small details. I'll be here all series, as a passionate WJ owner, I'll be here dishing out needless info.

This looks like another good one!

This is the true top gear America. Variety of guys with different viewpoints who know and like cars. No demands from ad buyers to dumb it down for typical beer and taco consumers. Just fun with some information.

Super excited for this series!

Andre should have known about the manual locking hubs on the b4000 for the test drive

I'm pretty sure Andre has never won a single drag race on TFL Truck 🤣

This is going to be a fun series to watch. Gives me some old school Top Gear vibes

Awesome series guys!!! Love it!!!

Back in 1996, a chevy blazer was my favorite vehicle. That changed when I saw a trans am for the first time lol. But the 4.3L blazer is probably the most reliable one there. The 4.0 wasn't bad but the 4.7s were pretty bad. They are better suited for the Cherokee and Dakota but are terribly slow in a ram. My 04 ran accelerated ok in 1st gear but was terrible after that.

I always enjoy these series.

Love these series! Keep up the good work!

I'm excited for this series!

Andre, you probably need to change out your auto hubs to warn manual hubs. disconnect your sway bar and that little rig will go anywhere.👍🏼

I love this series! However, one note, the transmission (45 RFE) behind the 4.7L V8 in the WJ is beyond bulletproof. Nathan is thinking about the transmission (42re) behind the 4.0 inline 6. That one was weak sauce.

Tommy got a good vehicle this time, thought he'd show up in some 4 Wheel Drive Suzuki or Fiat we never knew about. I'll definitely give him what he deserves 🎊👏👏👏🎊👏👏👏🎊

These type of shows are awesome. One day I'll come down to the office from Montreal and join you guys off roading...