USED CARS Filming Locations | Kurt Russell MESA AZ

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

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  • @ross4143
    @ross4143 2 года назад +6

    Dear Jordan. My brother, sister and girlfriend (my wife, @ present), owned Tempe's 1st punk bar, called "Friar Tucks", just to the west of the set, on Apache Blvd. Anyway, all of the barroom scenes, were shot there and at my parents bar, "Kings Cocktail Lounge". We partied with all of the cast n crew. Played roller hockey, with Kurt Russell, who kicked ass, on both pavement as well as the ice, @Tempe's Oceanside Ice Arena, on McClintock, just south of Victory Acres/Scottsdale. P.S., AL Lewis, was a total wildman~Righteous, Royal Riot. As was the actor, who portrayed Jim. Cheers, for what you do, (2 years after I discovered this vid), from SpoCanada.

  • @jackgrattan1447
    @jackgrattan1447 5 лет назад +23

    Most underrated comedy EVER. Gerrit Graham steals the movie. "That's TOO F*CKIN' HIGH!!!"

  • @Dunhams
    @Dunhams 3 года назад +15

    This is very well done! I was a 12 year old kid who lived in Apache Junction when this was being filmed. My mom and dad took me and my sister to where it was being filmed. And I remember seeing Kurt Russell doing a scene with someone. I'm sorry that I can't give you more details!! But it was very cool to see!

  • @100lastgoodnerves8
    @100lastgoodnerves8 3 месяца назад +1

    One of my favorite movies! Saw it on cable back in 81 i think.

  • @yuvegotmale
    @yuvegotmale 4 года назад +4

    No other movie makes me laugh like this one....I have watched it so many times and it never fails to keep bringing enjoyment. The narrative about the movie that is on the DVD is just as entertaining as the movie with kurt Russel telling about the making of the movie.....Airport???? never watched it.

  • @donnagutierrez5740
    @donnagutierrez5740 5 лет назад +28

    My First husband worked for a car leasing company at the time and helped them find all those used cars.And thanks for my glasses.

  • @KevinRichards-my5oj
    @KevinRichards-my5oj 8 месяцев назад +5

    Fun fact, John Candy was the original cast for the district attorney Sam Slaton character who was played by Joe Flaherty in Used Cars. But John dropped out because he had scheduling conflicts with the movie 1941. So the character was given to the next actor who was Joe Flaherty.

  • @valeries6146
    @valeries6146 2 года назад +5

    Me and my Mom went to Broadway and South Central Ave when they filmed the test drive screen. The Penny Pinchers building is now the Ed Pastor City Bus Terminal and the Central Ave Bridge now is under construction for the new Light Rail Train

  • @Speedy9yo
    @Speedy9yo 5 лет назад +13

    Not only do I always enjoy your filing location vlogs, but I love when you feature an old movie that I’ve forgotten about. This was hilarious! Your production knowledge is always very impressive. Amazing!

  • @GaryHarrington71
    @GaryHarrington71 2 года назад +5

    Used Cars is one of the funniest movies made in 1980 and is still in my top 5 comedies of all time, & all the actors were perfect choices for the movie.

  • @kerryhudson6458
    @kerryhudson6458 5 лет назад +19

    Superb movie. Jordan is right. HILARIOUS. I live in AZ and have seen these places many, many times.

  • @renayvance-moser9434
    @renayvance-moser9434 5 лет назад +21

    Great flick. Filmed just down the road from where we live.

  • @BigDogCha
    @BigDogCha 5 месяцев назад +3

    Extremely Underrated Comedy!! A Must See!!

  • @BPRbuster
    @BPRbuster 5 лет назад +4

    This movie was an obscure favorite of mine when I was a young kid in the 80’s. It’s crazy how many of these “obscure” 80’s movies that we both grew up liking. Used Cars, Moving Violations, etc, etc, are all great movies that definitely deserved lots more attention when they were released!!!
    Jordan-thanx so much for keeping the memories of these films alive!!! You are the most awesome vlogger ever!!! You RULE!!! Keep up the great work brother!

  • @johnmackay3725
    @johnmackay3725 2 года назад +3

    Used Cars is an underrated classic for sure. Although many of my friends who remember seeing this wasn't from movie rentals. This was huge after the box office catching it on cable TV which was being introduced to families for the first time. To this day even my dad still loves Used Cars!

  • @robinnisius8504
    @robinnisius8504 5 лет назад +4

    Awesome vlog. I lived in Mesa when they filmed it. Weeks before they put that car up on the 30 ft pole and no one knew why lol. We were able to watch filming but so many people there i didn't get to see much. Thought it was so cool they filmed in our little town! Thanks for bringing the memory back. Safe travels.

  • @juliet5114
    @juliet5114 5 лет назад +9

    😆😆😂🤣that was so hilarious watching you get into this vlog! Your laughter was really infectious!! You are having fun, my friend 😁. Haven't seen the movie, but I'll give it try. Looks really"campy". See ya tomorrow. Safe travels to you 🙏.

  • @thomaswatkins2031
    @thomaswatkins2031 2 года назад +6

    The scene with the 57 was filmed about 15 miles away from the car lot. It was on central and Broadway and traveled north to central bridge in phoenix which is where they jumped the dividers. I remember watching them film the scene

  • @jwagy
    @jwagy Год назад +2

    Just watched it again tonight and introduced it to a younger friend!! Budget was 8 million dollars and it grossed 11 million so it wasn’t a flop!
    It was such a great movie full of one liners!!

  • @stacymirba1433
    @stacymirba1433 4 года назад +5

    I just saw Used Cars last night. You touched on something really important in my opinion at the start of the video. Something that movies can't really get anymore is a second chance. In the old days if a movie failed in the theaters, it could have a second opportunity of success on VHS or DVD through the rental stores. There are countless movies that became bigger on their second release than their first or just gained a cult like status this way. Now with everything digital you just don't see that anymore.

  • @robjohnson8198
    @robjohnson8198 2 года назад +1

    I live in Mesa and got my first car from what is now that ideal cars and they have a Plymouth in that dealer from that movie which is awesome

  • @streamer_services
    @streamer_services 2 года назад +2

    Its amazing how many ppl drive by there every day and have no idea something that special happened there

    • @eddiesutton42
      @eddiesutton42 2 года назад

      I still think about it every time I drive through there.

  • @brianandrews7099
    @brianandrews7099 5 лет назад +6

    Roy’s car lot, at the time the movie was filmed, was the Darner Chrysler-Plymouth dealership. The lot was rented and the existing building were “resigned” temporarily to become Roy L. Fuchs Pre-owned Automobiles. Darner, like so many other Chrysler dealerships, had there dealership agreement terminated in 2009 after Chrysler’s “Great Recession” bankruptcy and sell out to Fiat.

  • @spokanetomcat1
    @spokanetomcat1 5 лет назад +4

    The same actress, Deborah Harmon, who also played" Barbra Fuchs" played the snotty friend " Ilene" to Tom Hanks girlfriend in Bachelor Party. She has wonderful acting range for her characters in both movies.

  • @elkwood8
    @elkwood8 5 лет назад +1

    Great movie! I miss all those old buildings on Main st/ Apache blvd. They had a lot of caricature!

  • @nitebluesky
    @nitebluesky 4 года назад +1

    One of my favorite movies. I came across this movie on VHS in the 90s. Loved ever since. I watch it on a yearly basis. Kid you not.

  • @dawnbenchley7237
    @dawnbenchley7237 5 лет назад +11

    I lived in Mesa in the early '90s. Neat place to visit.

  • @RhettyforHistory
    @RhettyforHistory 5 лет назад

    That was a good movie! I haven't seen it in forever. It was completely different.

  • @jeffkidd7409
    @jeffkidd7409 5 лет назад +7

    I remember watching this movie on tv back in the day. Very funny movie. Yes it should have been a bigger success. "mile of cars " thing was a funny part of the movie. Great choice Jordan!

  • @bryanforis1839
    @bryanforis1839 Год назад +2

    When I first moved to Mesa they were making the movie I saw them making the movie I lived in Mesa

  • @CandidAdventures
    @CandidAdventures 5 лет назад +16

    Such a classic. Wasn't it also billed as Kurt Russell's first non Disney movie?

  • @debbiemoeller2169
    @debbiemoeller2169 5 лет назад +3

    I love Kurt Russell and anything he is in. This movie is hilarious. Jack Warden is a good actor as well. This trip is fun!!! Thanks for the memories. Much love to you and Jah ❤❤❤🦁. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SIGNED GUITAR PICK!!! IM OVER THE MOON❤❤❤. YOUR THE ABSOLUTE BEST👊👏👏👏

  • @henrygonzalez504
    @henrygonzalez504 5 лет назад

    Great vlog and great movie. I’ve gotta see it again. Going to try again to watch it today. Thanks. BTW. Really liked watching your skull necklace do a little talking of its own starting at about the 15:39 point. Funny.

  • @rw9692
    @rw9692 5 лет назад

    What fun!!! You find the most amazing information! That was a movie! 🦁😎Thx for the tour,!

  • @oldmansilas559
    @oldmansilas559 5 лет назад +7

    I was 15 when this movie was made. I love it. In my top 10 favorites.

  • @debbiethompson8527
    @debbiethompson8527 5 лет назад +1

    Jordan you were in my home town Mesa, still live here. I remember the car lot of where this was filmed on Main St, and the movie was entertaining as well. Your were not too far from the Mesa cemetery, I think you mentioned wanting to go see a famous country singer that is buried there, whose name escapes me at the moment, possibly Waylon Jennings. Glad you came to visit!

  • @jasonmcgovern1364
    @jasonmcgovern1364 5 лет назад

    Hi Jordan, I've not seen this film, but I do like Kurt Russell, so I will have to give this one a watch. Funny about those glasses. Great vlog Jordan.

  • @craigbusick9676
    @craigbusick9676 5 лет назад +1

    GREAT one Jordan.Used Cars is an all time favorite.Dangit, great memory jog.Great lines.Thank you very much bro✊

  • @karolinesmail489
    @karolinesmail489 5 лет назад +9

    This a classic I watched it when it first came out yup iam old! Lol 😂 the favorite scene was with Toby n the guy buying the station wagon omg! That dog acted so good! What you want for 200.00 metal flake! We don't get much rain around here! Lol 😂 the train jump scene too! It's a red car!! !!! Under the red is yellow primer! lol 😂 n the welder guy! Trying to sell the guy the blue Nova! LMAO 😂 yes I know it basically all the lines it's on my top list because IAM a girl that loves classic cArs too thanks this made me lol I needed this today!😍😘😎

  • @joeross6064
    @joeross6064 2 года назад +2

    In November of 1978 I was hired as a Auto Body repairman at “Darner Chrysler Dealership “ Owned by Jowl Darner , this very site for this movie . I worked on the EDSEL that hit the pole , and the Mercedes that was shown before being replaced with an older model and then blown up ! The making of this movie ruined the sales and service departments ability to receive customers , so work died off and I had to leave and get a job at Scottsdale Datson in Scottsdale Az. I was never fond of the movie it cost me my job.

  • @1sttvbn
    @1sttvbn 5 лет назад +3

    That is one of the funniest movies of all time. Watch the directors cut with Kurt, and the makers talking about it. It’s hilarious.

  • @luquezada1049
    @luquezada1049 4 года назад +1

    I have to watch this movie now. We live in Mesa but not when they filmed it.

  • @Everforward64
    @Everforward64 5 лет назад +2

    Absolutely right! Used Cars is an all time favourite! Thanks Jordan.

  • @tinathyberg7322
    @tinathyberg7322 5 лет назад

    Never saw this movie, but love Kurt Russell as an actor.☺💗awesome vlog though Jordan.😎🎥⭐👍

  • @Imnotyourdoormat
    @Imnotyourdoormat Месяц назад

    *_I like when he stuck that bumper back on with chewing gum ..._*

  • @3dsmaxguy
    @3dsmaxguy 4 года назад

    I thought I was the only one who knew this movie! LOVE IT!!! 😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @moss81ish
    @moss81ish 5 лет назад

    Never heard of used cars but definitely going to check it out. Kurt Russell is one of those actors who just doesn’t do anything bad. His worst is still better than most.

  • @paulineveloza4945
    @paulineveloza4945 5 лет назад

    I love Kurt, but never heard of this movie!!! I was a mom of 2 young girls, an RN that worked 11-7, and a wife in the 80's. I admit good stuff passed me by. I will watch!! My favorite Kurt story is when he and Goldie were doing "Overboard", and she kept talking about how cold the Pacific was off the OR coast. His reply was remember how much money we are being paid....LOVE IT!!!!! She jumped without a problem!!

  • @go-goakins1489
    @go-goakins1489 5 лет назад +3

    Kurt Russell was great in "used cars" and former child Disney ⭐️ star too! Great actor 👈🙌👏👊👍🤘✌️️

    • @gagemoss1075
      @gagemoss1075 7 месяцев назад

      Yeah, like the computer that wore tennis shoes.

  • @go-goakins1489
    @go-goakins1489 5 лет назад +6

    I remember being young and seeing Kurt Russell In the Disney 🎥 movie " worlds strongest boy". Kurt never made a bad movie 🎥 in my opinion 😎👊🤘

  • @Vintagecor18
    @Vintagecor18 5 лет назад

    I been super busy and missed so much of your vlogs . Today is finally my Friday and catching up watching them on my tv . 🙏🏻
    So much good content ! Keep up the good work and can’t wait to see where you go next !

  • @garyyeargain3706
    @garyyeargain3706 4 года назад

    One of the funniest movies every made!! Thanks for the update Jordan!!

  • @Musiclover-wl9yh
    @Musiclover-wl9yh 3 года назад

    Hey Jordan, great vlogs all the way across!!! PS, The executive producer was none other than Steven Spielberg!!! Me and my 83 year old dad have laughed our asses off for 30 years over this! Airplane was great, but that Yesir commercial is priceless!!!! ad was lol funny, we can’t breathe from laughing for thirty years, great bonding experience!!!!! AAAAA++++++

  • @mrDCunningham
    @mrDCunningham 5 лет назад +4

    I'll have to watch the movie. Cool filming location vlog👍🏻😎

  • @dazzlingchick
    @dazzlingchick 5 лет назад +1

    💋Cool vlog! Kurt Russell is an awesome actor. Thanks again for all your hard work. ~Love and Light 💖Carli

  • @TheGodParticle
    @TheGodParticle 4 месяца назад

    Thanks so much for making this video, one of my favourite comedy's. Cheers from England.

  • @thunderroad7289
    @thunderroad7289 2 года назад

    I still love this movie after all these years lol.great job doing this one really enjoyed it

  • @dodgeboy8022
    @dodgeboy8022 4 года назад

    I have loved this movie forever and yet, Airplane! is my all time fave, so go figure. Love the bonus stuff on the DVD with cool trailers. Nice trivia, Jordan.

  • @markchandler2619
    @markchandler2619 5 лет назад

    Hey Jordan
    How about a vlog on the old highway patrol series lot of 1950s LA street shots, topanga canyon??? Etc

  • @daviddorward7684
    @daviddorward7684 5 лет назад

    Great vlog. Never heard of the movie so I will check it out. I agree with you that anything Kurt Russell in it, is worth seeing!

  • @fozzieatdetourbillnye5514
    @fozzieatdetourbillnye5514 4 года назад

    Live right by there. Never knew it was filmed here in Mesa. Nice job!

  • @denisehamilton3434
    @denisehamilton3434 5 лет назад

    I had forgotten about this movie. I remember seeing it now. Great movie!!!HILARIOUS!!!

  • @debbieclark7031
    @debbieclark7031 5 лет назад

    Your Vlog reminded me just how funny that movie is. Makes me want to watch it right now ! Great stories too.

  • @chris_mic
    @chris_mic 5 лет назад +1

    I watched that movie several times when it was sort of new but until you started telling the story I had only really remembered the guy asleep with the torch in his hand and the guy shooting the "****" out of high prices. Another great Kurt Russell movie is Capt. Ron.

  • @mariaday712
    @mariaday712 5 лет назад

    Great vlog. I'll have to look for this movie. Sounds funny. Thanks for taking us here.

  • @dollywilson3395
    @dollywilson3395 5 лет назад

    Well, I haven't seen that movie, Jordan, but I think I'll go try and find it someplace online now. Thanks for that fun vlog. It's great to see how you put yourself into every vlog! You know, Elvis said that he couldn't sing a song that didn't have a meaning for him, and you're the same way with your vlogs...they have to be something you really can identify with and LOVE...and it shows so much! So, on the lines of being a true artist with what you're creating, you're in the same category as ELVIS...NOT BAD, huh?

  • @MPB059
    @MPB059 2 года назад

    This is one of the funniest movies ever! Dude, thank you for this video!

  • @richardmardis2492
    @richardmardis2492 2 года назад

    Dang, that movie was filmed just a couple miles where I live and work right now!
    That’s just down Main Street!
    …and I’ve never seen it- now I got to!!!

  • @kenkong4545
    @kenkong4545 5 лет назад +1

    Love that movie...great vlog Jordan

  • @lilylittlemonster5
    @lilylittlemonster5 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the talking about this movie. Never heard of it but it sounds like a great flick. Will have to check it out.

  • @syroco
    @syroco 4 года назад

    What year was this new apartment complex built over the old lot? I swear the car lot still existed in 2005 but maybe I am wrong

  • @paulpeck6076
    @paulpeck6076 4 года назад

    Was any of the building fronts saved from the movie and put somewhere? I lived in Mesa at the time the movie was made. I was 8 years old. I cant believe how Mesa has changed.

  • @TheRockin1953
    @TheRockin1953 5 лет назад

    Great movie for sure, I remember the first time I watched it I was laughing though the whole movie, thanks for the vlog on Used Cars, it brought back good memories, see you tomorrow,

  • @GreatDetecting
    @GreatDetecting 3 года назад

    Use cars a great 80s movie remember it well. Great narration 👍👍

  • @jackiethomas5465
    @jackiethomas5465 5 лет назад

    Did anyone else notice the little skull on Jordan's necklace. The mouth on the skull kept opening and closing while Jordan was talking at the end of the vlog, so funny.

  • @krismurphy7711
    @krismurphy7711 5 месяцев назад

    When I REALLY want to laugh...ROFL....I watch the clip of the "Test Drive." That causes tears in my eyes EVERY TIME!!!! "The Fuchs Brothers" were the best. RIP Jack Warden!!!!!

  • @janetmatthews7084
    @janetmatthews7084 5 лет назад

    I never even heard of this movie but will watch as soon as I can. Great vlog!

  • @Timster2
    @Timster2 5 лет назад

    An awesome movie! Many great quotes. Thanks for posting this!

  • @mattdrago4660
    @mattdrago4660 5 лет назад

    I love Kurt Russell and Zemeckis is a top director, so I’m so surprised that I haven’t seen this. Thanks for the recommendation Jordan! I’m on it this weekend with my wife.

  • @leannbrooks218
    @leannbrooks218 5 лет назад +2

    My favorite Kurt Russell movie is "Breakdown".... So good

  • @celestine811
    @celestine811 5 лет назад +1

    Yes it is a fun film and it's so nice to see the location . Thank you Jordan for another great vlog ! :-)

  • @leggettnada1
    @leggettnada1 5 лет назад +2

    I did see the movie years ago and yes it was very funny. You brought back so many memories. This vlog is great and I love to hear you laugh, it makes my day. Thank you Jordan great job.

  • @rona3808
    @rona3808 4 месяца назад

    Absolutely one of my favorite movies! I have watched it so many times over the years. It's one of those movies that I didn't think I would like, but I did and still do. Looking back at all those different cars that got trashed in this movie, I sure would have loved to have kept them. Especially the 1957 2dr... I was like, why couldn't they have chosen a different vehicle to crash & flip over.

  • @lakeerie5857
    @lakeerie5857 5 лет назад

    What other vlogs do you all follow? Love Jordan & Breck. Never heard of this movie. Enjoyed this

  • @forrestwright1782
    @forrestwright1782 4 года назад

    Great video. I love this movie. I first saw it on CBS when I was 11. Censored, of course, which was probably a good thing for my young ears!

  • @Bipbop66
    @Bipbop66 3 года назад

    Short & sweet! I love these videos!........"Fifty dollars never killed anybody!"

  • @robertallen5085
    @robertallen5085 2 месяца назад

    1980 I was a teenager in Detroit and saw this movie and loved it. Just found it online a few days ago and I'm surprised that the location of filming is only 5 minutes from my house in Mesa

  • @zenpaganwarrior
    @zenpaganwarrior 4 года назад

    Nice upload, Jordan, but can you please name the cross-streets in Mesa where this location is? I lived there in the 2000s so that would be nice to know the actual address. Thanks!

  • @Giselle1960
    @Giselle1960 5 лет назад

    Loved the vlog Jordan

  • @intooz4692
    @intooz4692 3 года назад

    Has always been a favourite of mine,Jim is so funny,another big big favourite is 1941

  • @arandomtrip8082
    @arandomtrip8082 4 года назад

    Man I am gonna see this lol it looks really interesting especially because it's a old school type movie in a interesting place too!

  • @jennfritzke4778
    @jennfritzke4778 5 лет назад

    Omg! I love Used Cars! This was awesome! Thank you!

  • @TomBrown-z3q
    @TomBrown-z3q Год назад

    Enjoyed the tour and story.

  • @walkinshaw457ssv6
    @walkinshaw457ssv6 5 лет назад

    Hey Jordan. Just a idea for a filming location vlog. How about Night at the Roxbury filming locations 👍

  • @kencattafi4183
    @kencattafi4183 5 лет назад +1

    Toby the dog was the best!! I'm a car dealer and LOVE this movie!

  • @internethandler5462
    @internethandler5462 3 года назад

    Awesome movie. Classic and timeless.

  • @rwj777
    @rwj777 5 лет назад

    I used to have this movie on vhs...It was a good hilarious flick! 👍

  • @tonybrown3869
    @tonybrown3869 4 года назад

    Where'd they film the scene where the 250 cars are purchased from the mexican dude living in the airplane?

  • @MartyPowell55
    @MartyPowell55 5 лет назад +1

    Watched it on Showtime when I was about 11.. Fantastic movie!

  • @AlexLinn-e2w
    @AlexLinn-e2w Месяц назад

    When was the apartment built