What Car Can You Get for A Grand?

[darimafo]

not only in tijuana actually everywere in mexico :O

[boppinjewfro]

is 1500 for a 89 iroc z a good deal?

[Geoff7YEA]

first car after bikes, toyota levin :D 120k miles. including fulllllll service done diy - $1000

[trevcool3]

cant wait for the bullrun rally

[wolf333100]

just about like mine only mines a white hardtop!!

[rcrocker02]

length of a chevy suburban is 219 inches.. length of the eldorado is 223-224 inches so it is in fact longer but just by a few inches

[bama199020]

1992 chevy c/k 1500 Z71 4x4 it had 51,000 origanal miles on it got it from a guy that was shiping out to iraq ran great for a year then i sold it for 3600

[Charger5001968]

1985 Mercedes Benz Turbo Diesel 200,000 miles automatic black exterior black leather interior for $400.00

[thempetro]

Black 95 dodge neon with 184,000 miles for 950, it eventually broke down 2 years later in 08

Red 87 MR2 with 102,000 miles for 700. It is still running today with no issues and now has 140,000 miles

I recently bought a silver 94 camaro with 199,000 miles for 500.

If you think about it you don't really need a car above 1,000 bucks. All you need to now when buying a cheap car is HOW to buy them!

[LynksysV]

seriously tijuana for $1k full body work and paint, thats a great deal

[FlabWagger]

FWD really?

[spazzanator16]

Id rather have that caddy for a grand then any exotic. Enless I got it for free then id sell it and get that caddy. Just saying

[8BitKICKS]

what episode is that at 2:55?

[sipdachery3]

03 crown vic police intercepter with all but sirens and light bar still with it for $1,000.oo

[vadimd5]

lol i found a free 1988 mustang gt 5.0 running FREE u got it FREE YES its running awsome..

[2siknick]

I got my 97 Nissan maxima for 500. Can't beat that deal

[mrchopperking1]

Alright the guy who claims to be the expert is stupid; know what your talking about or get the sand kicked in your face,the eldorado has a 500 c.i. motor the sister motors are as follows,368,425,472 and the 500;it was made from 1970 and discontinued in 1976 it came in coupe devilles,hearses,ambulances(in the 70's they used cadillac s&s,and miller meteor hearses for them),limosines,and eldorados it and is lighter than a 454 and just heavier than a 350 chevy and C.M.D. make performance kits.

[ludomagal]

Suburban 1973-91

Length 219.1 in (5,565 mm)

Width 79.6 in (2,022 mm)

Height 72.0 in (1,829 mm) - 76.1 in (1,933 mm)

Eldorado 1970

Length: 221 Inches

Width: 79.94 Inches

Height: 53.8 Inches

[bjoe427]

Heck on E-Bay I got a 1993 mustang with 4 banger and it was a convertable,152 bucks.Had 60 grand on it and ran great,rusted out but hay 30 miles to the gallon.

[cubamexico5567]

$500 gets you a lifted 92 nissan hardbody, 5 speed with a beast radio and no power steering

[speedyy]

$2000 for a 1965 Chevelle 300.....In Europe :)

[MrSargento]

Got a 1984 Porsche 944 for $250. Yes, I mean $250.

[CTSpecOps]

300$ for a 96 VW Jetta. Put another 300$ and it is running like new. Interior is mint and so was the body. Cannot beat a 600$ daily driver giving me 25+ MPG.

[toyota420xp]

1500 for a 82 porsche 928 it is brown and needs everything in the interior

[iDommmmmmmmmmmm]

i bought a veyron for 1,000

[vtecden]

That Caddy makes what, 1 gallon per 10 feet? LOL!

[vtecden]

Any used Honda is better than most used cars...

[eatmorefirsh]

better than topgear usa !!!!



[dumapies]

thats a awesome fucking caddy

[pedro1800444]

Hey car guy, its a 472ci same block as the 502 shorter stroke

[geppegep]

lol i think something is wrong with the steering wheel

[donbehatin]

1982 GMC Caballero Diablo (El Camino SS without the body kit)

$250. Drove it for 200,000 miles and sold it for $750. (had 152k on the clock when I got it)

1985 K5 Blazer 4x4 with a 6.2 diesel $500

Drove it for 15k and rolled it off roading, chopped the top off it and replaced it with a top from another K5 that I got for free, then drove it for 80k.

1991 Toyota Celica GTS = $800. Rolled it down a mountain street racing. Got a gnarly scar on the back of my head from that one...

[XavierJ61]

I have a 1995 Jaguar XJ6 in black with tan leather. Its front bumper is broken and the driver's seat leather is a cracked a bit but I got the thing for $2000! That's a hell of a lot of class for two grand, really goes to show you how far you can make your money stretch with a bit of research.

[mikeymeltdown]

it is a 472 cubic inch motor. not a 454. just saying

[Marrowni]

My truck was free... inheritance biaches! lol, but I give sick credit to guys who really find deals on cars. I always thought fox body Mustangs are the best deals - u can get a good running, nice body 5.0 Mustang, 19 yrs old, for like $2500. My friend nearly sold me his, good thing I didnt buy it though.

[1980Zoso]

1987 Crown Victoria LX=$100. Thats Was Up

[ST0N3R420X420]

$3000 got me a 01 malibu ls with only 50,000 k on it tranny dosnt slip and the engine has a very snappy throttle responce fun little car to zip around town in

[rabbitHUNT1]

cadillac is GERMAN

[DeadCompany303]

@rabbitHUNT1 caddys R GM

[mikeroby2k]

i got a 2004 jetta 1.8t for 1000 buks:)

[raimundough]

You know what you can also get in Tijuana? Freon refrigerant for your old R12 AC. Don't tell anyone...

[holmd90]

94 cherokee-$350

92 civic hatch-$350

90 honda crx-$100

86 chev 4x4-$600

86 dodge 4x4-$free

86 mustang 5.0-$1000

85 crx-$400

80 mustang 2.3 turbo-$800

66 bronco-$400

and plenty more to come :)

[bigvarietyofvids]

i got a 1996 dodge avenger for 500$ in good condition.. lol

[killerthaofu]

1979 vw rabbit diesel L for $200. needed a wheel bearing.

[playmay35]

would you ever trust these faces to advice you for a car? i ll be surprised if they know how to start a car.

[Concordemoment]

Was that a maserati Quad at 4:58

[Trashjack101]

At one point did the audio seem weird? Like demon voices?

[Torqmaster2000]

the engine is a 500 cadillac not a 454

[cubamexico5567]

id buy this car.

[shamsam4]

my 79 coupe deville is longer than a modern suburban

[tyler55g]

good prices but i couldent find but 10 cars in my state when i can go on craigs list and find thousands of great deals so i dont think this is for me but other people might like it

[ExorcismSaw]

Matt kind of sounds like Seth Rogen. :P

[ItsJustBrenton]

So. Current hosts for American Top Gear suck. Lets get this guy?

[zenzombie72]

@ItsJustBrenton

Amen

[zi110]

does this site work in canada

[nikothecrazygreek]

@zi110 no it doesent i tried typing in a zip code from quebec and it didnt work so use the closes us city area code and use that try your zip though first because maybe its because it was in quebec? so idk try both if not canada use the other strategy

[zi110]

@nikothecrazygreek i tried the zip code for canada and it didnt wrk im gonna try the us one and see wat hppns

[zi110]

does this site work in canada

[SauceCaptain]

How about 800 Bucks for a 97 Neon Expresso! 135K miles, manual with the 150 HP DOHC, power everything, it all works, runs like a dream, still gets 35 MPG highway, and it only weighs 2400 lbs. I'm gonna put some slicks on it, strip it out, drop the AC, new shocks and springs and BAM! pocket autocross racer for $1800 that can beat a Miata.

[CopperheadViper]

the dice was a nice touch...

[steveray85]

1986 Eldorado was the first car i ever drove, i LOVE that 73' , a real land yacht!

[italomopar]

i got an 84 e30 bmw for 300 bucks running good paint 5 speed hella beast car just needs a new clutch tho but thats one hell of deal

[abzdefg321123]

Haha something is telling me this isn't their original thought.. I'm thinking they watched the top gear america challange where they all bought cars for a $1000.. also I think that eldo can use a steering alignment lol....

[philyt]

'87 CRX HF, all original and never riced. $200, and it's average MPG is close to a prius, while being a riot to drive.

[dankebuddha]

@philyt i love those old crx's i had a 86 crx si 1.6 fuel injection i loved that car till it met with a ditch

[dankebuddha]

Respond to this video... also only paid $500 bucks for it

[foshizzelman]

went to the site they have a mazda for 1 dolla not kidding

[TheGuy579]

Suburban length: 219.3 in

Eldo length: 223 in

[EddieLivesOnLincoln]

@TheGuy579 My 77 Continental = 233 in

[comtron777]

astin martin junk, please matt, be careful with your words. these cars are a british icon.

[JackZeroZ]

junk? well that aston martin is much better than cadillac

[iidave85ii]

bought 1990 2dr toyota corolla sr5 for $600, then 1986 crx si, then 1983 volvo for $1200....the volvo lasted me from 2002-2006 with some repairs....i totaled the corolla in the poconos in 2002, and the crx had some rust on the frame, so would not pass PA inspection, but my friend's dad who was going to sell it to me let me use it for a few months.... fun to drive for a while anyway, like a go-kart....my point: beaters rock, so long as you have a backup one waiting for you!

[iidave85ii]

bought 1990 2dr toyota corolla sr5 for $600, then 1986 crx si, then 1983 volvo for $1200....the volvo lasted me from 2002-2006 with some repairs....i totaled the corolla in the poconos in 2002, and the crx had some rust on the frame, so would not pass PA inspection, but my friend's dad who was going to sell it to me let me use it for a few months.... fun to drive for a while anyway, like a go-kart....my point: beaters rock, so long as you have a backup one waiting for you!

[thepill1978]

The 1973 Eldorado's overall length was 222.4 inches with a 126.8 inch wheel base, The 2010 Suburban's overall length is also 222.4 inches but has a 130 inch wheelbase.

[Beldar4214]

I got my 95 Grand Marquis for $1200. One owner, old lady 134,000 miles on it when I got it. It needed no work at all, all I have done to it now is put new brakes, tires, alignment, and just the regular maintenance. My neighbor was nice enough to let me have it for cheap when my truck bit the dust.

[1lituget]

the best deal Ive ever gotten was a 1986 VW Quantum for $50

[clue232]

I bought my 94 miata for 1000 bucks. Although I did have to rebuild the differential and it had 225K on it... I deliver pizzas and thrash it around daily... It drives like a champ. Plus what can beat a convertible at that price? Earlier generations can be found on craigslist for around 1500 with reasonably low milage. With some patience you can find an awesome miata. Matt, get a miata beater. It would be perfect.

[randomted]

looks like it needs an alignment

[023338]

tiwana?

i need new interior :(

[muscletruckdude]

i just bought a 92 s10 lowered 4 inches with all beltech suspension painted white and grey with green flames down the side. it has a 4.3 v6 and flowmasters and beats the snot out of all the camaros and firebirds and other trucks that ive raced and i only paid 700 BUCKS for it

[ShaneRo182]

The' 73 Cadillac is about 18'7" long

'73 Suburban is about 18'3"

[CyrusDawes]

Stupid question. So many ways. I never paid over $800 for a car. I've owned many.

[xcracer2]

@CyrusDawes $800....which is why you've owned many.

[notthehulk442]

Who the f*ck would give The Smoking Tire a thumbs down?!?

I guess four people

Thumbs up from me

[TheSmokingTire]

@elcampesino56 That's not bad at all. I assume this was an "SL" and not a VR4, right?

[TheSmokingTire]

@EatmyDust1311 yeah. I take delivery the first week in June.

[TheSmokingTire]

@EatmyDust1311 I'm turning my Raptor into the best camera car in history, able to get shots from absolutely anywhere. There's no point to spending the money on something like that unless you plan on using it. A dyno tune, for a N/A engine, is only useful if you do other mods, and then re-tune the car to compliment the mods. You won't get much out of a tune by itself on a N/A engine. I wouldn't fuck with it though, since SVT knows what they are doing when it comes to this truck.

[TheSmokingTire]

@EatmyDust1311 as in, if you get a catback exhaust, intake, and headers, you want to re-tune for those mods. If you bolt any power-adders on, you optimize them by getting a tune.

[TheSmokingTire]

@EatmyDust1311 whatever, that's not the point. I'm just saying that you do your bolt ons first, and then re-tune. no point in getting a tune if there's no mods to tune for.

[IzZyTX1991]

@TheSmokingTire Can i havea smiley face? Ill sub..

[indi3]

4,000 got me a 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with 90,000 miles...had it for 3 days... best car i've ever owned.

[TheSmokingTire]

@indi3 those are fantastic buys on the cheap. Make it look like a generic detective car with steelies, tints, antennas and a search light, and people will get out of your way on the highway... tried it, awesome.

[indi3]

@TheSmokingTire The 134 in Burbank cleared for me, i was doing about 95 in the Detective Grey CVPI...such an awesome car to own, and really reliable

[riverdave7]

@TheSmokingTire I paid 500$ for an 04 Poilce interceptor Vic with 190,000 KM. Its a great option for a 16 year old. Plenty of power. Lots of fun. :)

[a36tl84]

@riverdave7 i was a mechanic at ford and drove police cars.. i was very disappointed in the acceleration.

[crazysunami]

@indi3 lol im lookin to do that as soon as i get the cash. not too bad of a car either haha

[DeadCompany303]

@indi3 best car ever RIP to my 98'

[Hemulen40]

If ye go to Cuba , ye can get like TEN veteran cars for a grand . ( :

[TheSmokingTire]

@Hemulen40 good luck getting them out of the country.

[soccer20fourseven]

@TheSmokingTire good point. you would need another grand just for them to let you out.

[boxer3main]

great vid. This 1000 dollar think has more a crowd than most internet market rallyers pretend not to exist. Another note abourt cheap, is focusing either on a good chassis and bad engine, or great engine bad chassis..compromising lands a 1000 dollar cars all the time.

[ratmtbola]

looking forward to the bullrun videos!

[Dominuce]

mk3 supra turbo targa for a grand that how much i bout mines

[ratmtbola]

8mpg lol :P

[limitlessracer]

1964 Dodge dart with pushbutton automatic transmission paid $400 for it. Put about 2grand into getting it running again and got me an awsome classic cruiser out of it.

[kjz28]

You can get awesome 3rd gen f bodies for $2K all day.

[soccer20fourseven]

@kjz28 Yes! 1993 Trans Am 5.7L, 6spd manual, 80k miles.. $2800

[josealberto2008]

Definitely go to Tijuana everything is cheaper in Mexico.

[canz101]

love that site

[davebos582]

Good Episode - Could have used a few more exterior shots of the Cadillac - Ex. The front of the car - or was the front grille smashed in? haha

[100littlecurses]

I bought a 1990 Ford Bronco with 170k miles off of my friend for 1 grand. He didn't need it anymore, and the only thing wrong with it is an oil leak off of the rear main seal.

[stigger91]

Awesome contest! I never win shit, so I'll be there in spirit lol

[doggiepowers]

it looks like it needs a wheel alignment LOL

[goatman5]

FWD muscle. (palm face) haha

[nugget254]

Well Matt, the over all length of that 73' Caddie is 224 inches

90' Suburban is 219.1--2010 Suburban is 222.4 inches

Yes, that's a big bitch!!!!!!!!

[DaBluedude100]

Hey Matt

Good episode.

About a month ago i saw a black 1996 Mustang GT with 170k KM on it (just over 100k miles) sell for 1900 bux. perfect inside and out. came with a magnaflow exhaust, CAI, and a short throw shifter.

Thats a hell of a deal.

[TheSmokingTire]

@DaBluedude100 yes it is, buy and build a drag car!

[DaBluedude100]

@TheSmokingTire I already own pretty much the exact same thing and it was apraised at 7k a year ago. I was tempted tho. But having 2 of the same car makes little sense. But it would be fun if I had one to build up while daily driving the other then overnight it would look like it transformed into a beast.

[gaterzick]

i got 1999 acura 3.2 tl with 175,000 on it for 1500 cuz some minor dings and scratches. still runs like champ and i got 205,000 now

[bottomlayer]

I actually found an Eldorado on Craigslist for $1000! It doesn't say what year it is though, it may or may not be a 73!

I almost got a 76 Deville for $400 but that thing was way too big for me (a foot longer than your Eldorado!)

Also, there used to be a used-car lot in Philadelphia called Harry's Cheap Cars. Most of his lot was giant 70s Cadillacs, but there were also a couple 80s tin cans. Some were worth it, some weren't.

[BuffaloWarrior7]

Its so long but has such little rear leg room HaHa.

[happydoggs]

I got a flawless 1989 Cadillac deville for $500 its awesome

[SKentZ31]

This is by far the best of the several intro videos

[billiardball001]

i live bout half an hour from nyc...would i still be able to come to the kick-off party and if so when is it?

[TheSmokingTire]

@billiardball001 you need to be on the list to get into the actual party but its in times square on July 9th

[361tony1]

i got an acura integra for 1800 and its great never have failed me

[bestvidsdottk]

your watch would by 5 of those cars

[jjpg2000]

Matt, I'm really enjoying the varied and awesome videos you're putting up. Keep up the good work!

[Forgoten214]

Nice dude, Im close to NY can I go to the bullrun party? lol

Awesome Cadillac I think I posted a comment before.

Great website, thanks for the tip.

[4jiggy1]

your rite and i hate you for that XD "you dont have to go more than 35mph in cali" XD

[moriad02]

Last summer I bought a 97 Saturn SC2 for 300$ Canadian, all I did was glue the cd changer remote better to the dash and sold it for 1300$.

[torch2014]

wow i am surprised that you didnt know that tiajuana has great interior shops. maybe you dont know as much about cars as i thought

[TheSmokingTire]

@torch2014 no, I just don't know as much about Mexico as you thought.

[TheJsHep]

HP for the 73' Caddy - a whole 210 hp...

[roydied15]

i got a 1987 firebird V6 you guys can have for a grand!

[bottomlayer]

@roydied15 does it have t-tops?

[roydied15]

@bottomlayer noope! just a POS 2.8 V6 with about 100hp and an auto tranny. slowest box i've ever driven!

[EatmyDust1311]

1971 eldorado is about 220-224 inches, chevy suburban half ton is 222 inches long, so you were damn close there

[veretos7]

Eldorado length - 224 in

Suburban length - 219.3 in

LOL the Eldorado wins, thats hilarious. You have to love long-ass cars

[herpnut]

Matt, hope to meet ya at the Bullrun Rally. Me and my dad should be going in his 03 Mach 1.

[TheMainMan318]

seems like some good guys that know their stuff, ill definitely be visiting their site in the future

[tonicroatia]

haha i just kept laughing at the steering wheel cuz you have to keep it left to go straight LOL

[XxViciousxX]

Cadillac Eldorado FTW we used to have 1970 Cadillac Eldorado with the 500ci engine 400hp fwd that thing would roast the tiers.

[tonicroatia]

i spy with ma little eye ferrari 250gto @2.51

can't wait for a video of that

now i'm gonna watch this pimpmobile

[rikwatson200]

Im not from the US, so i just dont get this car, as in why anyone ever thought it would be a good idea to make a car longer than a semi truck, but have less horsepower than a vacuum cleaner. and why is the rear legroom nonexistant but you have a boot (trunk) you could park a fiesta in????? WHAA someone please explain it to me

[q123477]

@rikwatson200 It's a Cadillac that's why. Nothing they make makes any sense. Except for the CTS-V. But even that is basically a rolling brick of plastic.

[TheSmokingTire]

@rikwatson200 it was the 70's. people did a lot of blow then and didn't make much sense.

[Lovescars81]

@TheSmokingTire ...Possibly the most straightforward, hilarious, and factual response one could give.

[Cramos2174]

@rikwatson200 it's American what did you expected?

[daltonklinkenberg]

@rikwatson200 to store dead bodies and drugs duh! lol

[YAGO323]

man that is so true on getting the interiior and paint in TJ for cheap. while you are at it stuff a couple of kilos in the seats.

[carsismeZ06]

I just looked up that CarsForAGrand website, and found a very tempting 190-series Merc, that I could clone to a 190E. Thanks a ton for that website. I'm sure the 24 Hours of LeMons guys will be happy to search through this website.

[MillionDolllarMike]

Great car, these guys need to set it up in the UK too. Or get some people to. I wish i had a car like this to cruise in around London.

[MUSTANGmaniak2010]

I like the new intro!

Just put a cooler song.

[MegamanEXEv2]

Wow. I think I just found where I want to buy my rally car shell from. Thank you, Matt, you have changed my life.

[otmlb1128]

E30! E30! E30!

[richards144609]

1991 talon tsi turbocharged awd with 39,000 miles 2200!

[gearheadd318]

You could get the Eldorado or two E30's. I'll bet C.F.A.G. is a good place to get cars for the 24 hours of LeMons.

Also, can we get TST shirts anytime soon?

[TheSmokingTire]

@gearheadd318 yeah, we're working on that, among other many things.

[Qnickel27]

@TheSmokingTire hey do you have to be 18 to do the black magic because I would absolutley love to do that but I am 16.

[TheXXcodyXx]

i got a mk2 jetta with 32k on the motor for a grand and i swear to you it is perfect no rust no body damage at all

[excersizer]

The cocain smuggeling comment was a bit dissapointing. Otherwise very informative, i now know where i can go to find cars around a grand.

[octratek772]

Newest Suburban is 222.4 inches

73 Eldorado is 223 inches

[ray1244]

8:09 .. pretty plz for 1k ? ;d

[DudewithdaShades]

I got a '95 Mitsubishi Diamante for 2k. The brakes did need fixing (cost $400). But it's a great car.

[elliotbradley]

I just scored a mechanically sound 1971 K5 Blazer for $800... deals are out there ",

[donbehatin]

Went to that site and saw an epic project at the top of the list. 1987 Monte Carlo SS. Interior = fucked, floor = fucked. Exterior = great.