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I got one there not expense and definitely worth the waiting gold, which is lower garage bills when you go in with knowledgeable facts!!! Yes my guy at the garage is not my guy cos he now hates me .
Come on Alex, did you really say the mid engined rwd mk2 mr2 is "a bit shit" and then immediately follow up with "so we're gonna look at a 206cc or a shit-roen convertible fwd scrabble wagon", you're having a giraffe mate😂😂
Agree. I like Autoalex and the whole crew, but the cars, ideas and videos are always feeling same-ish for a while. I was REALLY excited to see some content on the Ferrari, but nah. (They didn't sell it, right? Just asking in case i missed something, i am behind on the podcasts)
TDC have started doing sponsorships with Better Health so they’re going to see a drop in viewership and ATG are starting to get a bit boring with the low budget themed videos but at least their videos are consistently entertaining.
Would be just nice to see one of these projects go beyond a couple of episodes before it’s just not mentioned ever again. And not just BMW’s, minis and mx5’s
YAAAAAAAAAAWN repeat repeat repeat ,Stopped half way as I remembered I'd just finished painting sitting room so I thought watching it dry might be more entertaining 🤔 and you know I was right!
Could have got a mk3 mr2 under budget. Absolutely no chance of getting a mk2 although twice they’ve got a mk3 MX5 on the channel and they’ve been like 1/3 the usual price so who knows
@@MrChimpeh sadly in my country none would have been under 2k,people loves to inflate prices here, most of these cars come from the uk,but i do believe they could have found a relative mid condition mrs for that prize or a sw20 (i have seen rolling chassis for that price but is a "project car challenge" so it checks out)
sadly taylor is right on those. theyre cool, but they have HORRIBLE rust problems. youll spend 3x the price of the car just fixing rust, and then probably still have to do it again in a few years even with preventatives in place. in dry climates they are fantastic projects. but not in the UK
they are also a total pain in the ass if you buy them cheap. Ive done timing belts etc on NA and turbo ones and they are a nightmare... one is did had one of the early harlequin/mexican fireball metallic paint jobs on it and i wanted to die lol. For a first project car for a newbie they are tough.
Would have loved to have seen an MR2 on the channel! I own an NA MR2 and a Turbo. They're great fun to drive, turn heads, reliable, and the rust is no worse than any other 90s car.
Risking getting major blowback, as much as I love the way you lads love the Beemers and MX5s, an yes top boys for sorting out another one for your team. Cmon guys there's thousands of other brands out there with massive potential. Get the blinkers off and think past Zee German automobiles and the Hiroshima plant 5s..... Another top show tho lads 👌👌👌
I've never owned one but I love the mk2 MR2 so much I convinced a house mate to buy one 😂. He just added a sports cat back exhaust that really pepped up the power, dynoed at 182bhp. Then added some toyo semi slicks. I got to drive it a few times and it was a ton of fun! Loved the handling, it just turned like a ballet dancer.
I'd love a challenge where all 3 would have to buy from a car brand theyve never bought from before. The idea of Rory in a Perodua, Alex in a Ssangyong and Taylor in a Jensen Interceptor would be quite fun.
Love the channel, your banter between each other, ATG & TDC channels, I was glad you left your previous channel and created your own channel. Not jumping on previous comments but would like to see different cars, challenges as we all know you love BMWs & MX-5, but there are other cars out there.
What about a Mercedes slk or clk, since he wanted a cabrio? A mercedes slk mk1 kompressor has almost 200hp with room for improvement. Those with monoblock rims and amg kit look amazing. Would be nice to see more Mercedes and Audi's on the channel
Not everyone can handle a 200+hp car. You have to keep that in mind. Drivers actually need to be alive in order to drive cars. Including the cars not being in pieces. Do you know how many people sat in a 200+hp cars and just slammed into a tree because they're "pretty much racing drivers"? I think the MX5 is the perfect sporty, yet relatively tame car combination out there. Especially since the parts for a Merc compared to Mazda parts vary greatly.
Alex just writes off the MK2 MR2 instantly. I just have no words for that. They all seem to love BMW and British cars forever, but when it comes to Toyota no? Those MR2s are incredibly expensive and collectible here in the states. UK has ALL the cheap Toyota cars that we all want :(
@@ghomerhust You're right. old school Toyotas are prone to rust, but I thank god I live in Oregon and my Celica and Supra are virtually rust-free. Still wish they gave them more of a chance as they are SO CHEAP over there. US guys pay X3 as much (both my 88' Supra and 01' Celica GT-S both auto and base were $8K last few years)
@@BlatantBurnerAccount Slow down there, friend; Rory is the mainstay, and it's not about the group anyway. I just think they need to try more cars. Also a BMW is not remotely realistic for most drivers even in the golden age of them. It's just incredible expensive to keep up on.
@@BlatantBurnerAccount you must of hit a bong of spice if you think I'm gonna read your fucking thesis 😂 I couldn't give a shit what you do or have done to be quiet honest.
I love the premise of these videos but have to agree with the moaners it gets old seeing another MX5, or BMW be the buy, why not try some alternatives to those cars and compare them? Say an MX5 vs an MGF or Z3 or Lotus Elan(the 90s one) Some alternative shit box project cars would be cool. Loved the classic series because it was different but still shitboxes that we can all aspire to.
Couldn't agree more. As a pom in Oz I'm gobsmacked by the bargains that you can buy at such bargain prices in the UK...old TT's, old IS's, old French cars, Italian theme? Dont care if they're junk, just need something slightly different.
@@tommybooth5398 The MK2 is definitely the icon and much better styling. I just thought with them saying he wanted A MR2, and that they were rusty, they could get the more modern version. I'd definitely choose the earlier version if it was me though.
@ghomerhust finding a good ones hard, lve had one and I remember back in 1997 the majority of them were rotten back then, I had one with the 2.0 turbo in it and the whole thing had new panels all round and a lot of chassis repair
Yeah, that was my first thought - if Benji wanted an MR2, he'd probably have been fine with the Mk3, and it would've added a bit more variety to the channel.
So what happened to the £1500 hot hatch challenge?? I've re listened to almost all of the podcasts in the last week or so and there's so so many amazing ideas that just haven't happened or come off. Not trying to do the Boi's down but lets see some of the plans come to fruition. Just leave you thinking what's going on? Come on Boys one project or idea at a time.
Clio has been fully repaired, my hot hatch needed some work, all cars have new tyres and a track has been booked! We're back at it with them next week :)
We picked up a cat N MX5 NC from Copart earlier this year for £620 with the fees. Only a 1.8, but a genuine 74,000 miles, heated leather, and in really nice condition apart from two dented wings and a scuffed bumper. Runs like a sewing machine and drives lovely. Repaired it with used parts in colour, did a bit of welding on one rear sill and inner arch (they do rot, but it’s very easy to repair if you can weld), and it went through the MOT with advisories only on a slightly binding brake (replaced the caliper) and slightly worn rear discs. It’s been a very reliable daily driver ever since. With the repairs, the MOT and installing £400 worth of CarPlay stereo, it owes us less than £1,800. So much car for the money.
Great video chaps, loved watching Benji learning the ropes and for getting to watch someone’s learning experience happen in real time with their first project car. Keep up the good work and more of this please
I do appreciate that you showed the difference between fun hazing, and actually helping when it is truly a matter of safety. Good episode all around, I really liked it.
Evidently I'm the only one that enjoyed this. As someone who also runs a channel, I know all too well the struggles of starting a project and then not being able to finish it within a week for the next video so you have to start something else. I'll always keep watching, so keep uploading
Great video guys! Keep up the good work! Would love to see more continuation of older episodes (e.g. Betty’s PD swap, some challenges with the Tesla, repairing Stavros, the hot hatch challenge etc). I really enjoy watching Taylor’s and Jooshy’s explanations of how they repair things - to me, those are really interesting. Great work considering you’ve just had a baby, Alex! Keep it up and ignore all the knobs 😂
And this is what makes your channel great. Buying him a car and getting him to work on it, but coaching him through it all, not one bit of berating or taking the piss, even though he has no idea what he's doing. Absolutely brilliant, this is how everyone get levelled up.
Having owned 4 Mk2 MR2's, they are amazing! and content on them is quite limited, 2k would have been doable for a project car and would have loved to see one on the channel, and fulfil the mans wishes!
The step-by-step tutorial side of these videos is fantastic and we need more! Some of us are wanting to get into project cars but - like Benji - haven't a scooby!
Great video guys. I know its not easy to ignore all the comments, but know people who watch the channel like this type of content. A group of friends, rewarding a hard worker with a suitable first project car. MX5s are a great way to learn and this is why they are so popular. Looking forward to updates.
As much as I enjoy this channel, there is a danger it can go a little stale. Hopefully you’ll take the constructive criticism on board and put some thought into future videos. A channel can go downhill as quickly as it kicked off if viewers are bored.
They dont give a fuk!! 🤣 thats the issue...alex comes across as very arrogant..its like there all up his ass and what he says is gospel...they take on zero suggestions from comments and just buy pure BMW's its pretty shit now...never no mercedes...never no saab...so many manufacturers...but no...bmw bmw bmw...oh and mx5 mx5 mx5
An alpha or pug would have made more refreshing content chaps, keep it interesting & your audience engaged, it's gone from very funny, cool mates hanging out , to look at me tv ... Don't want to piss you off but keep it real (selling out is sold)
Listening to Phil getting driven like there was no tomorrow put a smile back on my face the excitement pumping through my veins it felt like I was watching project mx5 all over again also congrats on benjy on the marriage and the new project car can’t wait for that
I think they should try something different like what overdrive used to do. I loved their videos where they were competing against each other trying to handbrake turn a ford ka into a tiny space. Doing that with the autoalex gang would be hilarious!
Watched the video yesterday, came back today to tell you and the guys to ignore the moaners. Love the videos and the podcast, great vibe! Some people are just sour, and probably jealous of the fact that you get to do what you love for a living. ✌🏻
@@woczykij3884 well, anything from another MX-5 would be more interesting, the channel hasn't had the MR2 yet so that would have been A LOT more interesting. Should I remind you of the rust bucket that the mini was that Taylor bought?
You josh and Taylor would absolutely win!! Fact of the matter you all love Car.. 60% of men and women won't know.. You break that first episode!! Bang!! You are the next gen!!!
Great content as always, everyone having a laugh and it's a nice introduction to Benjy. Someone whos always in the background creating great edits, but never gets the screen time. Looking forward to seeing the V2 and Benjy getting his hands dirty again 👌
I really like how Taylor has a chance to explain things to someone from scratch! Just like the old days of chucking a car to Ethan and seeing how he got on, but even better cuz there's more learning and less lamenting
Hi Alex. I’m in my shed working on my projects listening to the latest podcast on Spotify about the hate you are getting about your daily driver. I just want to say thank you for all you and your team do. Ignore that bullshit, you guys deserve all the benefits of your hard work. Your content is one of the things that I look forward to each week. Top job keep your chin up. Thanks Tony. Auckland NZ I also have a turbo mk1 mx5 😃
UK car market has always been a unique bubble of low prices, partly because they are Right hand drive so the rest of Europe doesn't want them, keeping prices really low. Insurance can be really expensive though for young drivers.
Thats so cool of you guys, love to see someone whose in that "dreamer" phase get thrown into the the culture. Theres nothing like driving something that you fixed yourself.
Fair play Benji for getting straight into modding it with the help of the guys. Nice to see another MX5 on the channel and offcourse see Phil aswell 👍👍👍
Why aren’t there any videos on the new 840i, the 360, or 993? Every video seems to be: 1. Buy the same 3 budget cars which have already been featured on every other cheap car challenge. 2. Poke rust holes with a long screwdriver. 3. Wobble the wheels showing play in bushes. 4. Alex going over the top which is always a bit cringe. 5. Car vertical advert 6. Get loads of free stuff 7. Fit BC coil-overs 8. Drive the cars around a bit. More interesting content please.
What happened to the hot hatch challenge with the VXR? Why can't these lot just do one series through to completion. I like the V2 stuff more at this point, as well as TDC. The main challenge is a yawn fest
Clio has been fully repaired, my hot hatch needed some work, all cars have new tyres and a track has been booked! We're back at it with them next week :) I've also become a dad, so personal life needs to not be forgotten 😅
@@AutoalexCars So why were there not videos of the work done to the Clio and the 208? Do you not think that that might have been more interesting that putting more coil overs on another MX-5?
Guys, I understand all of you that y’all think it’s a repeat but I really don’t get you all. First things first - it’s a different story. We watch any show or any video to see the lads. Second, let’s also understand that Alex just had a baby. Compared to ANY content creator/journalist out there - he’s doing absolute maximum since the beginning before Baby Brenda and after Brendamelia was born! Cut some slack and bear with it. Better videos will come and I trust that Alex and the lads have something good. You can’t always have different content but always a unique story! Alex you can pin this lol. Cheers.
Absolutely this! Can’t just go off and do massive road trips now he’s got a nipper! I’m looking forward to the hot hatch and classic car challenge as much as everyone else but he can’t just go off and do two continental trips in a couple weeks now, they’ll both be projects that’ll continue and conclude in the new year. I like these videos when they buy friends and colleagues cars though, it’s very thoughtful and I love seeing their reactions when he tells them the car is theirs. For me this channel, V2, TDC ATG are just going from strength to strength at the minute all things considered!
Was gonna say you make some good points till you asked if Alex can confirm you licked his boots right. Man can create a backlog and take some time off, not our problem he did not, this constant revolving door setup is not working, we get car of the week and then never see it again, cant bond to one project because it will be gone soon, like this mx-5… this could have been a second channel video and keep the exciting stuff for main. Also the not king of shitboxes jokes are a warning of a problem, Alex is slowly no longer relatable to his audience, people will move on at some point.
The problem with people today is that everyone feels entitled enough to DEMAND to be entertained the way they want to be. If you asked each viewer, i could guarantee that every single one of them would have their own opinion on how the channel would have to be run and which cars need to be shown. And worse part, everyone thinks that they're the ones that are right, not the other guys.
Oh man.....I dont usually read the comments, but good grief!!! How do you guys (the AA crew) cope with the negativity. Love your work, thanks for the content and keep up the excellent work!🎉
Lot of opinions from a lot of people. Videos "feeling" the same when they aren't the same is legit an issue. If I know half of what you're going to do to a car before you start, then that's half a video I don't need to watch. The larger series need way more lead time; that would prevent the issue of getting behind either on editing or on the work that needs to be done to the cars in the video. The aim of the channel needs to be more refined. If it's not about doing the work and rather sending the car off to someone (betty getting pd'd), then you're limited to being a car documentary channel; basically here's one someone made earlier but with a project car. And the "new dad" excuse kinda doesn't wash when you have several people under you who don't have day jobs aside from this specific content creation. It's ok to let go and take some steps back Alex, especially for your first kid. The videos are good, but it's Year 3, there needs to be some longer range planning to secure the future of the channel and content. You can only fly by the seat of your pants for so long...
@@mattparkin7224 I used to be a channel member, but cancelled it because I wasn't getting any value anymore. So yeah, I did have money invested. Feedback is a normal part of being creative my guy, all we're doing is giving feedback. If you want to be a "yes man" then go ahead, the rest of us will do what we want.
@@mattparkin7224 Comment sections are meant to give feedback to the Channel... If you don't like it, take your things and go. Comments *need* to critical of the content. Non stop being up someone's bum about "How good their content is" leads to shit content. Why make quality if the people will swallow it anyways?
I know you dont really need my coments or else, but I do sometimes go through some of your comments and see how ppl sometimes get a bit depressed and can blame you for anything. As a viewer of your person (both carthrotle and autoalex and so on) I can sey that I really watch your videos to have a good time and have a laugh. Its amazing how you guys are entertainment and having fun at the same time. Anyways, congrats on your baby, thanks for the weekly (most of them) videos, and overall thanks for everything you've been giving me as a consequence of laughing and forgetting a bit about bad things while watching your videos
Sorry to say, but it is getting quite boring lately. Almost always the same..BMW’s, MX5’s, BC racing coils, wheels. Wish there was more different content
@@thesilentgametestr They don't know more than this shit. Literally anytime there's a problem with their cars they have to contact an outside mechanic. If it isn't coilovers, wheels or simple shit like brakes and oil changes they always pass it on to someone else.
True - that's why I think ATG is the best of the three branches that split off from Car Throttle. Jack and Ethan have a more English sense of humour. TDC is okay, but they too are trying to be Alex-ish. Edwin is too good a mechanic for that.
I love this channel. I am so glad you started. It never missed an episode. I watch both channels. I suffer from chronic pain Sometimes feel like diving out the window head first. When I watch your channel. I laugh, you make me feel happy. Thank you. 😂😂😂
THIS IS EXACTLY HOW TO RUN A BUSINESS when your team brings success to the company. No-one is working for the love of it. Everyone wants monetary rewards. Not certificates and thank you’s. Whilst the boss gets rich… Well done Alex!!! Top top bloke and business owner.
Sorry guys, I genuinely look forward to the channel and my earlier comment might have been perceived as me being a bit of a dick. Nonetheless it’s all becoming a bit samey. The single best thing out of your stable is TDC. I can’t begin to imagine how difficult it is to generate fresh new material for a bunch of ingrates like me, but Nurburgring, mx5’s, bmw and racing coil overs makes me switch off. Maybe the RUclips shitbox/car repair market is slightly over saturated at the moment making it increasingly difficult to be unique? With a finite budget I know how hard it must be to ideate. Anyway, lots of love for the new arrival. Hope you get some fresh inspiration soon.
the nurb is like the daddy of all race tracks or least ones you can drive to. it might be samey with the upgrades, but what is the point of partners if you arent going to use their products? i have never had coilovers and could never justify spending more than £500-600, but the BC they use are in the thousands and one of the best you can buy, so it makes sense to keep using them if BC still happy to ship them. the tyres though from that company could be changed. im sure their tyres are good, but much better well known brands.
I think you're missing the point of my comment. I genuinely love the channel, but they are becoming increasingly synonymous with Nurburgring, BMW and MX5's. Look at the common themes in the sentiment below. I'm not a keyboard warrior and if I could think of some cost effective amazing ideas for the boys to do next should do next I'd share them. I just wanted to try and deliver constructive feedback, whilst acknowledging the arrival of a newborn. If I want to see BMW's I watch Sreten.
@@thesilentgametestr You are completely missing the point. The point is that they do nothing to the cars other than slap BC coilovers, some wheels some times do a oil change and brake changes and then off they go to the ring. It's literally the same content every time with slightly different cars because even that It's almost 70% of the time BMW's, Mini's and now MX-5's again. Even in this episode it was ridiculous, the dude said he liked a Mr2 which is 20x more interesting than any of those options and they go "Nah, shit cars let's go for BMW's or a MX-5". I have a fucking MX-5 and used to own a BMW and even I am sick of watching them wank off to shitty BMW's all the fucking time
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please help benji find the correct lines in the road.. lol bloody hell benj!
I got one there not expense and definitely worth the waiting gold, which is lower garage bills when you go in with knowledgeable facts!!! Yes my guy at the garage is not my guy cos he now hates me .
Come on Alex, did you really say the mid engined rwd mk2 mr2 is "a bit shit" and then immediately follow up with "so we're gonna look at a 206cc or a shit-roen convertible fwd scrabble wagon", you're having a giraffe mate😂😂
Same old shit.
This is your problem now Alex, you can't show up to someone's house in a porsche and then lowball them on the price 😅
that´s why he low balled him on the phone. :D
@@RollingShutter 🤣
😂😂😂
@@RollingShutter by offering him more than webuy. And coming and getting it.. do you listen...😂😂
@@BlatantBurnerAccount are you just ragebaiting every comment?
This video gives me memories of Ethan's first project car
Ahhhhhh what a time
hahaha years of trying to make Ethan care about cars was hilarious and torture, he really doesnt care still lol
@@JW-qf2fx What sucks, is he kinda did about the SMX, and it was kinda eaten my Car Throttle
@@AnalogSins Yes, let's get him another SMX - I actually saw my first one on the road the other day in Portsmouth!!!
Holy shit Alex actually drives phil???
🤣
At least this one time.
No it’s CGI, the budget has really increased since Car Throttle
He needs to drive the mx5 coz all his shit bmws have blown up
@@BORINGrepetativeCONTENT your a sad bastard
Every video looks like one I have seen them do previously. Another MX-5 Mk3, more BC coil overs, car vertical advert, blah blah blah.
I was thinking exactly the same.. the TDC and ATG holding up the channels!
Agree. I like Autoalex and the whole crew, but the cars, ideas and videos are always feeling same-ish for a while. I was REALLY excited to see some content on the Ferrari, but nah.
(They didn't sell it, right? Just asking in case i missed something, i am behind on the podcasts)
Are you here for the cars? I just enjoy spending time with them... Taking a shit, but still
It’s getting extremely repetitive
TDC have started doing sponsorships with Better Health so they’re going to see a drop in viewership and ATG are starting to get a bit boring with the low budget themed videos but at least their videos are consistently entertaining.
Would be just nice to see one of these projects go beyond a couple of episodes before it’s just not mentioned ever again. And not just BMW’s, minis and mx5’s
Minis, beamers and MXs are where it’s at bro 🤣🤣
@@GrandmasAshess yeh but its just typical
@@GrandmasAshess I'll have my 996 well done actually.
I'd love to see the MR2, or an SLK or something more silly, Street KA? :D
Tbh since phil got sorted with a v6, theres been hardly any content. This channel is hardly mx-5 flooded.
YAAAAAAAAAAWN repeat repeat repeat ,Stopped half way as I remembered I'd just finished painting sitting room so I thought watching it dry might be more entertaining 🤔 and you know I was right!
The blue mx5 is my dad’s old car we owned it around 10 years ago I’m pretty sure my dad was only the second owner at the time! 😄
And it’s not a Sport
Is your dad on Only Friends?
i think the MR2 would have been alot better and more unique,i love those cars :(
Could have got a mk3 mr2 under budget. Absolutely no chance of getting a mk2 although twice they’ve got a mk3 MX5 on the channel and they’ve been like 1/3 the usual price so who knows
Much better looking aswell
@@MrChimpeh sadly in my country none would have been under 2k,people loves to inflate prices here, most of these cars come from the uk,but i do believe they could have found a relative mid condition mrs for that prize or a sw20 (i have seen rolling chassis for that price but is a "project car challenge" so it checks out)
sadly taylor is right on those. theyre cool, but they have HORRIBLE rust problems. youll spend 3x the price of the car just fixing rust, and then probably still have to do it again in a few years even with preventatives in place. in dry climates they are fantastic projects. but not in the UK
they are also a total pain in the ass if you buy them cheap. Ive done timing belts etc on NA and turbo ones and they are a nightmare... one is did had one of the early harlequin/mexican fireball metallic paint jobs on it and i wanted to die lol. For a first project car for a newbie they are tough.
Another great video, reminded me of the old content with Ethan, good to See Alex looking after his mates, top man keep em coming 👍
Would have loved to have seen an MR2 on the channel!
I own an NA MR2 and a Turbo. They're great fun to drive, turn heads, reliable, and the rust is no worse than any other 90s car.
take any 90s car to the UK and watch it melt in rust.
i doubt an mr2 for upto 2k even 2.5k is going to be very good. theres project cars then theres money pits.
A good point. A 2k SW20 will be a proper rotbox these days.
Risking getting major blowback, as much as I love the way you lads love the Beemers and MX5s, an yes top boys for sorting out another one for your team. Cmon guys there's thousands of other brands out there with massive potential. Get the blinkers off and think past Zee German automobiles and the Hiroshima plant 5s..... Another top show tho lads 👌👌👌
I've never owned one but I love the mk2 MR2 so much I convinced a house mate to buy one 😂.
He just added a sports cat back exhaust that really pepped up the power, dynoed at 182bhp. Then added some toyo semi slicks.
I got to drive it a few times and it was a ton of fun!
Loved the handling, it just turned like a ballet dancer.
Alex’s business model: buy a cheap car, fit some coilovers and film it
isnt that kind of how you do shitboxes?
@@ghomerhust yeah but it’s on repeat if you haven’t noticed
Works for me!
Seems to be working for him if he can daily a Porsche..
@@BlatantBurnerAccount What's the feedback from people he's sold cars to previously? was looking online but can't see much.
Phil stole the show (AGAIN) seeing Phil is like seeing a old friend he just makes you smile 😊
@@BlatantBurnerAccount 😂
What bloody hot hatch did Alex buy god damn it
208gti but you might see it in a month or so 😂
@@jackf9542Now THAT'S a cool car. I love them so much.
That was my guess on the video. I'm picking up a 208 GTI on Sat. Hopefully he got the facelift, or he's going to have a lot of issues.
@@williamgl2627 Have fun with it! Normal GTi or the by Peugeot Sport one?
@@aquilinorodrigo Normal GTI. Unfortunately, I couldn't stretch my budget any further for a BPS model.
I'd love a challenge where all 3 would have to buy from a car brand theyve never bought from before. The idea of Rory in a Perodua, Alex in a Ssangyong and Taylor in a Jensen Interceptor would be quite fun.
The first to yeah, not sure Taylor has the budget for an Interceptor 😂
New challenge should be not to buy a beemer or mazda for 1 year
agreed
Love the channel, your banter between each other, ATG & TDC channels, I was glad you left your previous channel and created your own channel.
Not jumping on previous comments but would like to see different cars, challenges as we all know you love BMWs & MX-5, but there are other cars out there.
What about a Mercedes slk or clk, since he wanted a cabrio? A mercedes slk mk1 kompressor has almost 200hp with room for improvement.
Those with monoblock rims and amg kit look amazing.
Would be nice to see more Mercedes and Audi's on the channel
Very good suggestion! I loved mine back in the days. AMG exhaust and it sounded great too
Not everyone can handle a 200+hp car. You have to keep that in mind. Drivers actually need to be alive in order to drive cars. Including the cars not being in pieces. Do you know how many people sat in a 200+hp cars and just slammed into a tree because they're "pretty much racing drivers"? I think the MX5 is the perfect sporty, yet relatively tame car combination out there. Especially since the parts for a Merc compared to Mazda parts vary greatly.
Only issue is it's more expensive to run by alot, not to mention a bastard to work on, and your looking at thousands for some suspension
@@zer0brewow. You must be fun if you think 200hp will kill people.
yeah those little 2.3 kompressors were pretty pokey! i saw a few on the autobahn back in the day really cooking
Alex just writes off the MK2 MR2 instantly. I just have no words for that. They all seem to love BMW and British cars forever, but when it comes to Toyota no?
Those MR2s are incredibly expensive and collectible here in the states. UK has ALL the cheap Toyota cars that we all want :(
in the UK they are either insanely expensive inflated pricing, or they are absolute rust buckets, and there seems to be little in between.
@@ghomerhust You're right. old school Toyotas are prone to rust, but I thank god I live in Oregon and my Celica and Supra are virtually rust-free.
Still wish they gave them more of a chance as they are SO CHEAP over there. US guys pay X3 as much (both my 88' Supra and 01' Celica GT-S both auto and base were $8K last few years)
@@BlatantBurnerAccount Slow down there, friend; Rory is the mainstay, and it's not about the group anyway. I just think they need to try more cars.
Also a BMW is not remotely realistic for most drivers even in the golden age of them. It's just incredible expensive to keep up on.
@@BlatantBurnerAccount how dare a camera man work filming a car channel. The audacity
@@BlatantBurnerAccount you must of hit a bong of spice if you think I'm gonna read your fucking thesis 😂 I couldn't give a shit what you do or have done to be quiet honest.
I love the premise of these videos but have to agree with the moaners it gets old seeing another MX5, or BMW be the buy, why not try some alternatives to those cars and compare them? Say an MX5 vs an MGF or Z3 or Lotus Elan(the 90s one) Some alternative shit box project cars would be cool. Loved the classic series because it was different but still shitboxes that we can all aspire to.
Couldn't agree more. As a pom in Oz I'm gobsmacked by the bargains that you can buy at such bargain prices in the UK...old TT's, old IS's, old French cars, Italian theme? Dont care if they're junk, just need something slightly different.
I'm a newbie to your channel, loving it. 4 mates having fun, great dose of fun.
Never heard of a 32 way adjustable coilover before... These are single adjustable. The damper stiffness can be selected in 32 increments.
Was thinking the same thing, a bit of a gaff there. Surely they have a script to run off when showing off free parts to advertise.
Probably wrong intentionally just to make us comment...
Calling MR2's rusty and shit when the channel is based on MX5's and BMW's is so funny. Could've gotten him a convertible mk3 MR2
Mk3 MR2’s are gross
@@tommybooth5398 The MK2 is definitely the icon and much better styling. I just thought with them saying he wanted A MR2, and that they were rusty, they could get the more modern version. I'd definitely choose the earlier version if it was me though.
i'd go for a mk1 honestly, just to be THAT guy. but i cant fit inside the damned thing! a buddy had the 1.6 supercharged, and it was fantastic fun
@ghomerhust finding a good ones hard, lve had one and I remember back in 1997 the majority of them were rotten back then, I had one with the 2.0 turbo in it and the whole thing had new panels all round and a lot of chassis repair
Yeah, that was my first thought - if Benji wanted an MR2, he'd probably have been fine with the Mk3, and it would've added a bit more variety to the channel.
So what happened to the £1500 hot hatch challenge?? I've re listened to almost all of the podcasts in the last week or so and there's so so many amazing ideas that just haven't happened or come off. Not trying to do the Boi's down but lets see some of the plans come to fruition. Just leave you thinking what's going on? Come on Boys one project or idea at a time.
Same, was looking forward to the next episode.
Probably got a back log of content already filmed and plan to release 20mins a week
I reckon Alex wants to stay close to his daughter for a little while ,so not going on longer road trips.
They both brought lemons on purpose and made out they never once looked over the cars id imagine it was rorys idea of funny content
Clio has been fully repaired, my hot hatch needed some work, all cars have new tyres and a track has been booked! We're back at it with them next week :)
We picked up a cat N MX5 NC from Copart earlier this year for £620 with the fees. Only a 1.8, but a genuine 74,000 miles, heated leather, and in really nice condition apart from two dented wings and a scuffed bumper. Runs like a sewing machine and drives lovely.
Repaired it with used parts in colour, did a bit of welding on one rear sill and inner arch (they do rot, but it’s very easy to repair if you can weld), and it went through the MOT with advisories only on a slightly binding brake (replaced the caliper) and slightly worn rear discs.
It’s been a very reliable daily driver ever since. With the repairs, the MOT and installing £400 worth of CarPlay stereo, it owes us less than £1,800. So much car for the money.
Got to be an MR2 respect his wishes!!
Exactly man, so dissapointwd
....,that would be my project : ..to sell this (boo-oo-ooring) mx5 (..againnnn) ASAP and get my MR2 !
16:22 Alex about to give everybody cars 😂😂
he's giving Ethan energy in a good way!!
Great video chaps, loved watching Benji learning the ropes and for getting to watch someone’s learning experience happen in real time with their first project car. Keep up the good work and more of this please
You know theres other cars out there than bloody MX5s, its getting very repetitive now
@@trigsretromotors did that other carshow stop, or what?? All that moaning since then is hilarious
I do appreciate that you showed the difference between fun hazing, and actually helping when it is truly a matter of safety. Good episode all around, I really liked it.
Rinse and repeat. The other channels have the weight on their shoulders to keep this one going by the looks of it. Otherwise, no budget!😅
6:50 What a reference! Daniel!
Evidently I'm the only one that enjoyed this. As someone who also runs a channel, I know all too well the struggles of starting a project and then not being able to finish it within a week for the next video so you have to start something else. I'll always keep watching, so keep uploading
Great video guys! Keep up the good work!
Would love to see more continuation of older episodes (e.g. Betty’s PD swap, some challenges with the Tesla, repairing Stavros, the hot hatch challenge etc).
I really enjoy watching Taylor’s and Jooshy’s explanations of how they repair things - to me, those are really interesting.
Great work considering you’ve just had a baby, Alex! Keep it up and ignore all the knobs 😂
Starting to query if auto Alex has dementia start challenges then float off onto something completely different a day later
@@AUTORiNSEANDREPEAT think you just reinforced my previous comment baha
And this is what makes your channel great. Buying him a car and getting him to work on it, but coaching him through it all, not one bit of berating or taking the piss, even though he has no idea what he's doing.
Absolutely brilliant, this is how everyone get levelled up.
ROAARY's reaction in Phil! Just pricelss! :-)
Loved this. Wholesome. Congrats Benjy.
Nice. I think those mk3 MX5s are aging well.
Having owned 4 Mk2 MR2's, they are amazing! and content on them is quite limited, 2k would have been doable for a project car and would have loved to see one on the channel, and fulfil the mans wishes!
That's not a Sport model, it's the base 2L🙃
Sport came with LSD? But this also had cloth seats, was confused
The 2.0 Sport has 17 inch 10 spoke wheels, a strut brace, the six speed box and leather seats as standard. I think all 2.0s had the LSD.
Yep, all the 2l models came with lsd
The sport had different suspension as well. Doesn't look like they are taking out yellow Bilstein ones
The step-by-step tutorial side of these videos is fantastic and we need more! Some of us are wanting to get into project cars but - like Benji - haven't a scooby!
First a new video from Colin Furze and now Alex. Today has been a good day 🎉
despite what people say i liked this video and would love to see more of the mx5 on the v2 channel.
maybe turbo charge it and race agains phil?🤔
Great video guys. I know its not easy to ignore all the comments, but know people who watch the channel like this type of content. A group of friends, rewarding a hard worker with a suitable first project car. MX5s are a great way to learn and this is why they are so popular. Looking forward to updates.
As much as I enjoy this channel, there is a danger it can go a little stale. Hopefully you’ll take the constructive criticism on board and put some thought into future videos. A channel can go downhill as quickly as it kicked off if viewers are bored.
They dont give a fuk!! 🤣 thats the issue...alex comes across as very arrogant..its like there all up his ass and what he says is gospel...they take on zero suggestions from comments and just buy pure BMW's its pretty shit now...never no mercedes...never no saab...so many manufacturers...but no...bmw bmw bmw...oh and mx5 mx5 mx5
I think this was a very generous thing to do for Benjy, love that from you guys! Alex, Taylor and Rory, you are legends! And now Benjy!
join the skip car vertical ad crew.. hit the like, don't lie either father christmas is coming around soon i know you skipped past it haha
Surely, by now everyone just skips that part. There can't be anyone, other than first time visitors, that watches that part.
@@calibrazxr750 i agree lol
Hey Alex and Taylor that was really nice off you buying Benjy's first project car and it was great hearing Phil that made Rory smile with delight.
An alpha or pug would have made more refreshing content chaps, keep it interesting & your audience engaged, it's gone from very funny, cool mates hanging out , to look at me tv ... Don't want to piss you off but keep it real (selling out is sold)
Listening to Phil getting driven like there was no tomorrow put a smile back on my face the excitement pumping through my veins it felt like I was watching project mx5 all over again also congrats on benjy on the marriage and the new project car can’t wait for that
I think they should try something different like what overdrive used to do. I loved their videos where they were competing against each other trying to handbrake turn a ford ka into a tiny space. Doing that with the autoalex gang would be hilarious!
Haha. I like videos like this. I don't care what cars you buy or what accessories you fit to it. It's all interesting and fun. Carry on, guys. 😊
Oi Taylor! When are we going to get Ængine merch?
Watched the video yesterday, came back today to tell you and the guys to ignore the moaners. Love the videos and the podcast, great vibe! Some people are just sour, and probably jealous of the fact that you get to do what you love for a living. ✌🏻
Oh great another MX5, it'll be another BMW next week!! Come on guys there are more cars out there 😢😢
Lovely to see Phil again! Would love more content with Phil maybe batteling with other cars on track or something like that.
Dude dislikes the beautiful MK2 MR2 but likes the boat MK3, lol, was excited when I saw MR2 and then a huge dissapointed seeing yet another mx-5, sad
Good luck finding a Mk2 MR2 for £1800 that isn’t rotten and basically dead + the Mx5 drives CONSIDERABLY better
If you want someone to dislike cars then ropey mk2 with no floorpan would be a good idea. The miata is a fresh car that one can daily
@@BlatantBurnerAccount the audience is fed because they produce alike videos all the time. I cant be bothered, they are free to watch
@@woczykij3884 well, anything from another MX-5 would be more interesting, the channel hasn't had the MR2 yet so that would have been A LOT more interesting. Should I remind you of the rust bucket that the mini was that Taylor bought?
@@tommybooth5398 Yeah I get it, but at least get something that we haven't seen like 20 times already
You josh and Taylor would absolutely win!! Fact of the matter you all love Car.. 60% of men and women won't know.. You break that first episode!! Bang!! You are the next gen!!!
Great content as always, everyone having a laugh and it's a nice introduction to Benjy. Someone whos always in the background creating great edits, but never gets the screen time. Looking forward to seeing the V2 and Benjy getting his hands dirty again 👌
Lay off the arse kissing...
I really like how Taylor has a chance to explain things to someone from scratch! Just like the old days of chucking a car to Ethan and seeing how he got on, but even better cuz there's more learning and less lamenting
There's more cars that exist 🥴 think out the box
now this is the type of videos I like to watch in this channel! thanks!
mx5. sorry but yawnfest.
no doubt a set of BC racing coilovers, tyres from tyre street uk and the usual free part suppliers😂
agreed, fucking boring hell fire.
@@zanderboydon't watch it then I don't get haters u moan about something you choose to watch?
Rinse and repeat. Least people are wising up.
And the tyres are always ditch finders
@@Fozzymandeus this is what gets me, tyrestreetsUK do not sell good tyres in the least
Great to see more people getting into working on their own cars. Having people show you the ropes really is the only good way!
“I play a lot of sim racing” so he knows how a car should handle 👀
Great video guys and congrats to Benji😎
I liked the fact that Rory didn’t speak much
Hi Alex. I’m in my shed working on my projects listening to the latest podcast on Spotify about the hate you are getting about your daily driver. I just want to say thank you for all you and your team do. Ignore that bullshit, you guys deserve all the benefits of your hard work. Your content is one of the things that I look forward to each week. Top job keep your chin up. Thanks
Tony. Auckland NZ I also have a turbo mk1 mx5 😃
Here in Sweden a facelift MX5 NC is 12 000€...whats up with UK car prices...
UK car market has always been a unique bubble of low prices, partly because they are Right hand drive so the rest of Europe doesn't want them, keeping prices really low. Insurance can be really expensive though for young drivers.
insurance is abt £12,000 alone for one of these if your 17 🤣🤣🤣
in Australia NC MX5s are fetching $20,000
Thats so cool of you guys, love to see someone whose in that "dreamer" phase get thrown into the the culture. Theres nothing like driving something that you fixed yourself.
1:51 thats not the Alex i fell in Love, all those years ago 😢
Next thing he’ll be saying is he’s an Audi man and BMWs aren’t for him
@samsunderland4255 at that point.. yeah we would have to put him down
Fair play Benji for getting straight into modding it with the help of the guys. Nice to see another MX5 on the channel and offcourse see Phil aswell 👍👍👍
Shame you didn't look for an MR2. I loved my MK2 and should never have sold it. They're great and something a bit different these days
Nice to see a longer video, i could watch you guys all day
Why aren’t there any videos on the new 840i, the 360, or 993?
Every video seems to be:
1. Buy the same 3 budget cars which have already been featured on every other cheap car challenge.
2. Poke rust holes with a long screwdriver.
3. Wobble the wheels showing play in bushes.
4. Alex going over the top which is always a bit cringe.
5. Car vertical advert
6. Get loads of free stuff
7. Fit BC coil-overs
8. Drive the cars around a bit.
More interesting content please.
This channel needs more MR2 content! absolutely love the mk2
What happened to the hot hatch challenge with the VXR? Why can't these lot just do one series through to completion. I like the V2 stuff more at this point, as well as TDC. The main challenge is a yawn fest
I believe they're currently editing the 3rd episode of the hothatch series 👍
Clio has been fully repaired, my hot hatch needed some work, all cars have new tyres and a track has been booked! We're back at it with them next week :) I've also become a dad, so personal life needs to not be forgotten 😅
Ignore the haters loved this video and what you guys do . And it's actually nice you look after your close team 🙂
@@AutoalexCars
So why were there not videos of the work done to the Clio and the 208? Do you not think that that might have been more interesting that putting more coil overs on another MX-5?
There might be? He said they are back with them next week doesnt mean the track day is the next video? @calibrazxr750
It was so nice to see Benjy working on the car ! Please do more videos of him working on this beautiful car !
Guys, I understand all of you that y’all think it’s a repeat but I really don’t get you all. First things first - it’s a different story. We watch any show or any video to see the lads. Second, let’s also understand that Alex just had a baby. Compared to ANY content creator/journalist out there - he’s doing absolute maximum since the beginning before Baby Brenda and after Brendamelia was born! Cut some slack and bear with it. Better videos will come and I trust that Alex and the lads have something good. You can’t always have different content but always a unique story! Alex you can pin this lol. Cheers.
Absolutely this! Can’t just go off and do massive road trips now he’s got a nipper!
I’m looking forward to the hot hatch and classic car challenge as much as everyone else but he can’t just go off and do two continental trips in a couple weeks now, they’ll both be projects that’ll continue and conclude in the new year.
I like these videos when they buy friends and colleagues cars though, it’s very thoughtful and I love seeing their reactions when he tells them the car is theirs.
For me this channel, V2, TDC ATG are just going from strength to strength at the minute all things considered!
Was gonna say you make some good points till you asked if Alex can confirm you licked his boots right. Man can create a backlog and take some time off, not our problem he did not, this constant revolving door setup is not working, we get car of the week and then never see it again, cant bond to one project because it will be gone soon, like this mx-5… this could have been a second channel video and keep the exciting stuff for main.
Also the not king of shitboxes jokes are a warning of a problem, Alex is slowly no longer relatable to his audience, people will move on at some point.
Is Alex a record breaker? First male to give birth.
haha thanks 😘
The problem with people today is that everyone feels entitled enough to DEMAND to be entertained the way they want to be. If you asked each viewer, i could guarantee that every single one of them would have their own opinion on how the channel would have to be run and which cars need to be shown. And worse part, everyone thinks that they're the ones that are right, not the other guys.
Oh man.....I dont usually read the comments, but good grief!!! How do you guys (the AA crew) cope with the negativity. Love your work, thanks for the content and keep up the excellent work!🎉
Gotta say, I wasn’t expecting that coming! You got me.
Idk why nobody even mentioned MR2 Spyder. Convertable ,MR2. ticks all the boxes. Surprisingly easy to work on in the driveway.
Lot of opinions from a lot of people.
Videos "feeling" the same when they aren't the same is legit an issue. If I know half of what you're going to do to a car before you start, then that's half a video I don't need to watch.
The larger series need way more lead time; that would prevent the issue of getting behind either on editing or on the work that needs to be done to the cars in the video.
The aim of the channel needs to be more refined. If it's not about doing the work and rather sending the car off to someone (betty getting pd'd), then you're limited to being a car documentary channel; basically here's one someone made earlier but with a project car.
And the "new dad" excuse kinda doesn't wash when you have several people under you who don't have day jobs aside from this specific content creation. It's ok to let go and take some steps back Alex, especially for your first kid.
The videos are good, but it's Year 3, there needs to be some longer range planning to secure the future of the channel and content. You can only fly by the seat of your pants for so long...
well this is a name i wasn't expecting to see in the comments 😁
@@1069echo can't tell if that's a good or bad thing 😂
Rather than spending all your time getting angry, just enjoy the content? You talk like you have money invested in the channel
@@mattparkin7224 I used to be a channel member, but cancelled it because I wasn't getting any value anymore. So yeah, I did have money invested. Feedback is a normal part of being creative my guy, all we're doing is giving feedback. If you want to be a "yes man" then go ahead, the rest of us will do what we want.
@@mattparkin7224 Comment sections are meant to give feedback to the Channel... If you don't like it, take your things and go. Comments *need* to critical of the content. Non stop being up someone's bum about "How good their content is" leads to shit content. Why make quality if the people will swallow it anyways?
As a sound engineer I love this video, it's great to see some of the behind the scenes people getting recognition.
I'm so tierd of the same thing again and again
Don’t watch it?
That’s what she said!
Me too. These comments are repetitive.
@@ytj22 just like the channel, hence the comments being repetitive…
I know you dont really need my coments or else, but I do sometimes go through some of your comments and see how ppl sometimes get a bit depressed and can blame you for anything. As a viewer of your person (both carthrotle and autoalex and so on) I can sey that I really watch your videos to have a good time and have a laugh. Its amazing how you guys are entertainment and having fun at the same time.
Anyways, congrats on your baby, thanks for the weekly (most of them) videos, and overall thanks for everything you've been giving me as a consequence of laughing and forgetting a bit about bad things while watching your videos
Sorry to say, but it is getting quite boring lately. Almost always the same..BMW’s, MX5’s, BC racing coils, wheels. Wish there was more different content
set them up with new partners then and they might use different upgrades.
@@thesilentgametestr They don't know more than this shit. Literally anytime there's a problem with their cars they have to contact an outside mechanic.
If it isn't coilovers, wheels or simple shit like brakes and oil changes they always pass it on to someone else.
True - that's why I think ATG is the best of the three branches that split off from Car Throttle. Jack and Ethan have a more English sense of humour. TDC is okay, but they too are trying to be Alex-ish. Edwin is too good a mechanic for that.
Meow lads make your own channel
Like doing a gated manual conversion on his 360 Ferrari.. now that I’d watch
Loved this. Wholesome. Congrats, Benjy!
stop with all the fucking hints and spoilers at the beginning of the video, just let us watch it naturally, this isnt discovery
Seriously annoying how can they think they need to keep people engaged in a 25 minute video which will be 15 mins content and 10 minute sponsors
Many YTers do this unfortunately. I've gotten used to just skip the first bit as soon as the video starts playing.
@@storm3016 yeah me too it's endemic
I love this channel. I am so glad you started. It never missed an episode. I watch both channels. I suffer from chronic pain Sometimes feel like diving out the window head first. When I watch your channel. I laugh, you make me feel happy. Thank you. 😂😂😂
Beautiful content, guyz. Keep it up!!!!!! You earned my subscription!
No more mx5s or boring beemers
Love watching you boys do all this hard work keep it up
I would be gutted wanting a MR2 n getting a MX5 for free. Wot a boring shit car when a MR2 is a 90's ikon!
id rather not spend 4 months cutting rust out....................
Yeh but spend 4months cutting rust out then you have a MR2 or cheat n get a MX5 its a no brainer.
except that MR2s of that generation are fucking terrible to work on.
THIS IS EXACTLY HOW TO RUN A BUSINESS when your team brings success to the company. No-one is working for the love of it. Everyone wants monetary rewards. Not certificates and thank you’s. Whilst the boss gets rich…
Well done Alex!!! Top top bloke and business owner.
Sorry guys, I genuinely look forward to the channel and my earlier comment might have been perceived as me being a bit of a dick. Nonetheless it’s all becoming a bit samey. The single best thing out of your stable is TDC. I can’t begin to imagine how difficult it is to generate fresh new material for a bunch of ingrates like me, but Nurburgring, mx5’s, bmw and racing coil overs makes me switch off. Maybe the RUclips shitbox/car repair market is slightly over saturated at the moment making it increasingly difficult to be unique? With a finite budget I know how hard it must be to ideate. Anyway, lots of love for the new arrival. Hope you get some fresh inspiration soon.
Nürburgring! Thats about half a year ago!
the nurb is like the daddy of all race tracks or least ones you can drive to. it might be samey with the upgrades, but what is the point of partners if you arent going to use their products? i have never had coilovers and could never justify spending more than £500-600, but the BC they use are in the thousands and one of the best you can buy, so it makes sense to keep using them if BC still happy to ship them. the tyres though from that company could be changed. im sure their tyres are good, but much better well known brands.
I think you're missing the point of my comment. I genuinely love the channel, but they are becoming increasingly synonymous with Nurburgring, BMW and MX5's. Look at the common themes in the sentiment below. I'm not a keyboard warrior and if I could think of some cost effective amazing ideas for the boys to do next should do next I'd share them. I just wanted to try and deliver constructive feedback, whilst acknowledging the arrival of a newborn. If I want to see BMW's I watch Sreten.
@@thesilentgametestr You are completely missing the point. The point is that they do nothing to the cars other than slap BC coilovers, some wheels some times do a oil change and brake changes and then off they go to the ring. It's literally the same content every time with slightly different cars because even that It's almost 70% of the time BMW's, Mini's and now MX-5's again.
Even in this episode it was ridiculous, the dude said he liked a Mr2 which is 20x more interesting than any of those options and they go "Nah, shit cars let's go for BMW's or a MX-5".
I have a fucking MX-5 and used to own a BMW and even I am sick of watching them wank off to shitty BMW's all the fucking time
@@alistairinnes5439 you can repeat what you wrote as much as you want but you made it clear in your initial post.