My least favorite? Probably the GT-R trims. Non GT-R Skylines in and of themselves are pretty good but the overhype, over priced, and typical RB issues you deal with are pretty annoying with GT-Rs. GT-Rs and Laurels just dont do it for me
@@PaganiKing 280zx. Its supposed to be futuristic with power steering, power windows and mirrors, cruise control, and other stuff so theyre are alot more wires
Really? I guess there is still some aftermarket support over here. However, finding a mechanic you can trust to even touch one is damn near impossible.
@@alexstromberg7696 Dude working on this thing is difficult. For most things I'll just do it myself anyway but I need a 120k service this spring and I really don't want to fuck that up. Plus I don't really have a garage to work in.
My buddy had an RX8 and he didn’t know it was a rotary until after he purchased it. He got the car for 4K at 78K miles. Blew the motor 5K miles later. He said he flooded it almost everyday... non car people amirite?
I don't think any dealership is interested enough in a 78K car to know it's a rotary much less inform the driver Still who the hell buys a car without a working weeks worth of hours in research into the car
@@Christian--- every day people buy cars without putting in any research. Do they have it in white? Does it have Bluetooth and backup cam omg where do I sign the loan paperwork gimme the keys
And that's the main reason the RX-8 has that reputation. All other rotaries became legends (especially the FD) become it was hard for people to buy them. The RX-8 was easy to buy so many got it and TA-DAH ruined reputation....
@@Reploidx9 it's TRUE that rotary engines are unreliable, but if you can find one with decent low mileage and been taken care of by someone who knows rotary's you dont have too mutch to worry about. Just when you get the car start saving a good chunk of change to get your engine rebuilt by a rotary mechanic Usually around 2-3k. It is an investment and time but they are so worth it, most predictable and linear power band available.
From what I've gathered the RX-8 engine is even less stout than the RX-7 and people often swap RX-7 motors or irons into RX-8's for reliability and power. I love the Wenkel concept, wish I had the time and money to own and maintain a turbo RX-7. RX-8...not so much, it had potential to be something great but Mazda threw in that gawd awful third door and the whole car really doesn't flow aesthetically. I remember in junior high seeing the first one and thinking "that's awesome" and six months later I couldn't stand it once I got a close look at it. Bring back the RX-7 Mazda! And only run pre-mix gas, put it in the owner's manual.
It's actually not that bad if you just buy the frame and custom build it with reliable parts. I put a v8 in it and have had no problem. Driven over 30k miles and it's still good.
The kouki FD3S actually are pretty reliable. I've seen plenty of them with over 100,000kms on them. But a lot of the higher kilometer cars are OEM and just have their regular maintenance done.
They are reliable. But you need to take care of them cuz most of the people who own them probably don't even care. And then they go on and say that they're shit and unreliable
bro this legit happen to me in 2016 went to family owned dealership mistake 1 then mistake 2 i never got to start the car they brought me inside to just talk about to the car while they "fuel" it so the test drive was fine ,ended up getting the car. Clean pearl white with the red interior for like 8g financed first actual running car and i literally got it home 40 minute drive parked it at the house and later found out the engine was fried and they wouldnt take it back
@@FUNKOfilms oh I know😂 incredibly fun to drive too! The fact I continue to blow my savings every 3 months or so on parts should attest to that haha. perhaps would've been better to buy later on in my career but I enjoy it nonetheless 🙏
@@rgraptor2542 Lol. Don't worry. I did the "responsible" thing and bought a Dodge Stealth twin turbo instead. I'm also currently paying to store it because I don't have a garage yet.
lost my keys, rip $1000 because 98-2002 lexuses have the key programmed to a receiver in the ecu that needs to be destroyed and replaced in order to program a new master key.
I kinda agree and disagree with the RX-8 part. I used to work at a Mazda dealership and yes they'd come in with blown engines and other neglect but they're actually really great cars it's just people don't know really how to properly take care of them.
I can agree on that. However I will say my last few failures with the car have been electrical so I think it's just the harshness of time at this point and less cheeper Nagasaki noisi bois blowing up especially with Cummins shedding kumpow cam crushers here and there.
Literally listed off several generic issues that any 20+ year old car will have. "Rust, ball joints, gaskets." Not long after went onto the next car. Desperate for content in this one for sure.
Those just really suck to work on I hear. Haven’t heard too much about them not being reliable, just that if anything, ANYTHING breaks or needs maintenance it’s basically an engine out procedure lol
"People give you crap for not driving it, but hey you post pictures of it every once and a while, its pretty fun." Truer words have never been spoken. This is the voice of wisdom.
I look at rotaries like 2 stroke dirt bikes. Just like a two stroke you gotta do a top end rebuild every so often to make sure it doesn’t blow catastrophically
People here in Japan have them all the time even the exotics. It's pretty cool that here it's so open and free that people can do whatever they want with their cars and theres no idiots spewing hate in the community. The small hate that is implemented is normally from foreigners mainly from the U.S.
I miss mine so much man, first car got it for 3k with 90k miles 🙏. was a 95, car was sexy, most comfortable i’ve been in and the awd was crazy good. however that 4spd and the fact that it weighs like a tank ruined the car. i would give my left nut for a 6spd manual svx with a couple hundred less pounds
@@jovanlovett649 I have an all black '92 that my old man got new back in '92. It has 80k and is currently getting a new alternator. My main goals for that car are definitely a 5 or 6 speed manual swap probably from a WRX STI, new wheels/tires/suspension obviously so I can put in a big brake kit as well. I'm planning on holding onto the car forever because they're so quirky and rare but amazing. I'm still in college so obviously I'm going to be waiting a while before I can do anything that actually costs a good amount of money lol.
Ford Probe weighs less, 6 cyl. And 5 speed manual, windows that open all the way, and if you must have a shit 4 speed auto it has one by the same name, ( no relation tho.) No awd but it manages the tq steer with equal length axles. Quirks include paint colors, heated mirrors, lighted keyholes with power lock/unlock with the key, power seat bolster.
Just picked up a 3G Eclipse Sypder GTS back in October. The oil hadn't been changed in 9 years and gas hadn't been changed in the 7 years it sat abandoned. 187K on it and it immediately fired up with a new battery. Now I'm repairing it and upgrading it to look like it rolled off the lot in 2020. Looking forward to picking up some 19x7.5 40 HD Spinout wheels in Teal in a few weeks. I seriously can't wait to add my baby to Fitment Industries gallery 💙💙💙💙
As a 3000GT owner (own a SL and VR4) I thought this was gonna make it on the list lmao. Pretty typical to be in these type of lists. Side note: both my cars are reliable.
I had a 1982 Datsun 280ZX and it was quite an easy and reliable car to own. I had to help alot of people fix their S30 chassis Z's and it made me appreciate the 280ZX alot more. Especially since fuel rail parts you can find on alot of old mercs/bmws
Will totally agree with the eclipse. I had a 92 GSX 5 speed. Transmission was glass. Had to rebuild it 3 times in a year and half. Was fun to drive but a money pit.
Yo I own a 76 s30 280z and it’s a beautiful car. Sure parts are hard to find and the car breaks down once and a while but there’s nothing like driving a classic JDM.
I don’t know man rx8 might be a rotary and the younger brother who didn’t live up but any rotary engine car are amazing and to own one is a gift in itself
I made a bold decision to get an Rx-8 as my first car. It taught me more about cars than any other one would have. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. That being said, it has died after 68k miles.
I have a Mitsubishi GTO MR Gen 3. And I'll tell you they're amazing to work on, yes they do have a tight engine space but once you learn and start working into the engine bay more, they're actually fun and gives you a challenge. I love a good challenge! I get all my parts in Australia but some come from UK, US and Japan. It can be expensive but many of the people who make the parts support very well and I'll tell you.... They are worth it if you wanna modify a Gto in the long run. Since I have a MR class too, they're much lighter and the fastest in the class. They turn heads alot and many people at car meets got quite jealous. I'm glad I have my dream car and I'm proud to have it no matter what others say. And reliability is very good if you maintain it properly. I believe people who say they aren't never actually worked on one. No offence.
Love the content, and I'm not sure if you guys are aware, but the audio mixing on your last few videos has been pretty spotty. Dialogue is soft, while effects and music are pretty loud. Just as a heads up!
Knock on wood- The only issues ive had with my 240z in the last nearly 10 years would be having to replace the clutch master/slave, and the battery. But having said that- When I got the car I rebuilt an l28et, tossed that in, put a stand alone ecu on it, upgraded to an r200 dif, 240sx rear disc brakes, 4 piston front brakes, replaced all the bushings, welded coilovers in it, upgraded the radiator, tossed on a huge fmic, redid the fuel system, Replaced most of the interior, stripped it down and painted it, and tossed in a later year 5 speed transmission.
The 1985 to about 1988 Nissan Maxima was a pain in the ass because they shoved an NA 3.0L V6 too tightly in and they didn't do anything about the blazing underhood temperatures. My mother and some of my friends bought them when they were new. Those cars should have had a spare battery, alternator, and starter to go along with the spare tire. I consider it a mechanical miracle The 1989 Maxima was very similar mechanically, but became one of Nissan's toughest cars ever built. I think Nissan's engineering staff was given an impossible deadline to make a FWD V6 car and that was the result. I remember mom's car being towed often, and sky high repair bills due to a cramped underhood space. However, the JDM U11 Maxima model was probably far worse. In that same cramped and blazing hot engine bay, Nissan decided to cram a turbocharged 2.0L V6 engine. The heat radiating off that turbo must have been intense. There is a tax based on engine displacement in Japan, and that sometimes resulted in the USA getting a better (Or less awful) car. This is why there the Datsun's name also was based on the engine size. The basic S30 Fairlady had to have an SOHC L20 I6 with 2 carbs, but to get more power, there was a super expensive model called the Z432. The Z432 S20 engine had 4 valve combustion chambers, 3 carbs, and 2 cams. If a Datsun 240Z or 260Z is an an unreliable expensive pain in the ass, I can't imagine how much worse it must be to own a Fairlady Z432. Multiple carbs require more work to synchronize them. Since Japan had leaded gasoline in the early 70s, you would either have to retard ignition timing greatly to cope with the 91 or 93 octane gasoline in the USA, buy race fuel, or run octane boosters in pump gas. I think Japan's premium unleaded gasoline has more than 93 octane, so race fuel or octane booster might not have been needed there.
1. Owning a 1g gsx is awesome so long as you're not broke. Did spend a couple weekends just fixing shit but it was well worth it, thing was a blast. 2. I've owned many cars now, and many faster and more valuable than mine but hands down my 04 rx8 has been the best vehicle I've ever purchased, and I dont plan on ever getting rid of It. It's an absolute blast to drive, you can beat the hell out of it with no consequences, and as long as you keep up on matinance they're pretty reliable. Daily drove mine for 3 years aside from winters. Aftermarket parts are abundant and they're for the most part incredibly easy to work on. Also full coverage insurance us about as cheap as covering a 98 civic as technically it's a 1.3l four door. Only thing is I definitely wouldn't recommend owning one if you're not that mechanically inclined or comfortable actually doing work on cars. Also side note burning up a fuse wont melt wiring. Soon as the fuse is gone it's an open circuit. No current flowing.
Lol I sold my BNR32 for a RX8 Type S it was fun for awhile. Even stayed with a 700bhp Mark II on the touge. But sold it before the reliability issues started lol
I bought one knowing the issues and all with 120k miles LMFAO time of my life high reving i loved it miss that car everytime an rx-8 spots another rx-8 driver its honking and reving for the braaapp 😂
The Subaru Impreza wrx sti, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII-X, and the first or second gen Mazdaspeed 3 hatchback is a medium. It can be the worst depending on who owned one and how they treated it.
Tibor Klein maintenance isn’t the half of it.... the renesis in the early years(02-06) had a recall on the entire engine, because they were all pretty much faulty and would blow up sooner or later.... in terms of a rotary, they were unreliable. It’s no opinion, it’s simply a fact😂
I never understood the hate towards underglow. I get it was mainly an early 2000s phase but it was never something that hurt the performance like all these kids with intense camber or static slammed "builds". Theyre just lights under a car emmitting a soft color of choice. Plus its super rare to see. I dont get why its hated especially when done in a tasteful manner.
My car does this weird thing where whenever I pop the hood it creates a new leak Example: opened the hood yesterday and the power steering pump was leaking
Is the maintance issue with first gen eclipse that big ? Kinda thinking about the 1 and 2 gen and overall I would like to pick the first gen, because of the look.
dang i can already imagine the issues my cnc machining teacher has cause he has a really bad ass 280z now i understand why he asked me and payed me to help him do the wiring on his car,i was really considering buy this car for my first car and i still might cause my brother has a pretty built sr20 only has some new forged rods and some used forged wiseco pistons and a also again.....used brian crower crank and im super pumped once i got the money to buy that car since i am only 15 and its gonna be a bit tough since i cant work as much but hey i gotta chase my other dreams wich is welding a cars and i wich my highschool counselor was super chill and cool cause she took me out of my health and art class and put me in the welding class i was already in and also put me in the automotive class i wanted to take but couldn't cause i already had welding but good thing she kinda knew her ways of conseling and took me out of art and health class but yeah man i cant wait until i can get my :dream first car" and start fabricating and what not to put in that sr20 in the 280 im planning to buy :D
I have taken apart many Nissan harnesses and they look like a highschool kid wiring up his stereo built it. I love me a Nissan s-chassis, but the best upgrade for it is a new engine and body harness. If you don't check the harness by the front radiator on an s13 your car will without a doubt short out.
Try owning/fixing/finding parts for a z31! You know, the first-gen 300zx? No, not the cool, sleek, second-gen one you're thinking of (with the "Yeah bro, Lamborghini totally used these on the Diablo" headlights). I'm talking about the mid-to-late 80's wedge that usually gets confused with (and overshadowed by) FC RX7s, MKIII Supras, and C4 Corvettes. It's the ultimate "loved-by-few, forgotten-by-most" JDM machine, with loads of potential, and virtually little-to-no support (aftermarket, or otherwise). They're cheap though, and the community is pretty rad.
I wanna be mad about the addition of the Datsun... but like you're not wrong. I own a 280 and the comment about the wiring harness being assembled with a blind fold on was too accurate
As a 280Z owner, that part about electrical problems is so on point, and keeping them stock is a pain. Yes they are indeed beautiful, but man it will cost you alot.
SVX EG33 is the same bore and stroke as an EJ22. so turbo pistons and rods drop in and in stock form they will hold 400whp. I have one, I'll be swapping in my rwd RS coupe
I would like to just say that if you are considering an Rx8 if you can snag a series 2 you’re gonna have far less issues. I’ve got an 11 R3 and I’m sitting at 90k and have had virtually 0 issues. Just top the oil off a couple times between changes and change it out often. You could also do a CAT delete, premix a little bit, and make sure you drive it a bit more aggressive than normal and you’ll help extend it even more.
This video just made me remember that the Subaru SVX exists. AND IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AFTERMARKET WHEELS TIRES OR SUSPENSION BE SURE TO CHECK OUT fitmentindustries.com !
@@KoripaseazaIts kinda like the SVX's predecessor as the weird cool Subaru. They had someone who worked on fighter jets as part of the design team which led to some cool stuff. They're impossible to find now though.
@@FUNKOfilms Yeah it's pretty interesting, as you said they are pretty hard to find, i saw 2 or 3 on auto trader for over 10k with a little bit more mileage.
Symphany Hd It’s better swap engine to 1LS or 2JZ or VTEC trust me it’s pain in the ass to make it right. My friend from co worker have RX-8 swap engine rb26dett from JDM which is market from Japan.
FUNKOfilms they’re surprisingly reliable and fairly easy to work on if you have the patience and manage to find one that isn’t loaded up with garbage eBay mods
@@Soviet_Kitty I just got a stock Stealth turbo back in September. I'm looking to do the 120k maintenance in spring and am not looking forward to trying to do that myself.
FUNKOfilms I have an NA Dodge Stealth r/t want to trade :( ? I mean even being NA it feels decently quick at least its faster than my friends Brz lol. But its been pretty reliable as long as you keep up with the scheduled maintenances and the occasional leaks lol they are actually good cars and people saying they are unreliable dont know what they are talking about 😂
@@DaytonaBlueHr I wouldn't say their reputation is so much about unreliability as it is about the difficulty of working on them. I had a lot of fun with it before I put it away for the winter. I honestly can't wait to drive it again. I just want to sort out all the work it needs first. I also need what I'm hoping is a head gasket and not bad turbos. I'm getting a good amount of smoke on idle.
FUNKOfilms Why do you hope its a headgasket lol?? I would hope its just a bad turbo cause replacing Turbos on a Vr-4 is actually pretty easy. Compared to a 300zx there is a lot more working room in a Vr-4. And just upgrade your turbos while you are at it if they are bad lol. Ive replaced some parts on my Stealth with little difficulty most of the time so they are not that difficult to work on.
Got scared when you said the eclipse, i drive a 3rd gen and in all honesty you should've said 3g's. It has proven hard as hell to find parts, at least for me.
The one single best thing you will ever do as the owner of a RX car... is just go ahead, bite the massive bullet, and convert the engine over to run on premix gas. The engine will never run oil dry if you're running premix. You just carry the premix oil in the trunk and dump the right amount in the tank before every fill up. It may be tedious, but you have to pay a fun tax when you own a car with a 10k redline.
What is your least favorite JDM car? Let us know! Don’t forget to check out wheels, tires, and suspension over at www.fitmentindustries.com!
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My least favorite? Probably the GT-R trims. Non GT-R Skylines in and of themselves are pretty good but the overhype, over priced, and typical RB issues you deal with are pretty annoying with GT-Rs. GT-Rs and Laurels just dont do it for me
The cappuccino
@@ezioahmet4192 least favorite mate.. you cant say you hate your 86.. if you really truly hate it give it to me.. id be down for a second helping.
It’s hard to choose because everything for the most part has awesome style but I’d probably have to go with the Rx8
Everyone’s just wishing they don’t see their own cars
I have a datsun that im restoring and hes right about the wiring
LMFAO! 😂 💯
@@chris_xing8332 what Datsun you working on
@@PaganiKing 280zx. Its supposed to be futuristic with power steering, power windows and mirrors, cruise control, and other stuff so theyre are alot more wires
@@chris_xing8332 o god damn that thing is a piece of WORK when it comes to wiring I would give up
3000gt.... i own one... in japan... i need to source parts in the US....
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I do the same actually I get nearly all my parts from the US because the tuning world here is super outdated using F-cons and old T88 turbod
Really? I guess there is still some aftermarket support over here. However, finding a mechanic you can trust to even touch one is damn near impossible.
@@FUNKOfilms imagine paying someone for anything but wheel alignments..
@@alexstromberg7696 Dude working on this thing is difficult. For most things I'll just do it myself anyway but I need a 120k service this spring and I really don't want to fuck that up. Plus I don't really have a garage to work in.
My buddy had an RX8 and he didn’t know it was a rotary until after he purchased it. He got the car for 4K at 78K miles. Blew the motor 5K miles later. He said he flooded it almost everyday... non car people amirite?
I don't think any dealership is interested enough in a 78K car to know it's a rotary much less inform the driver
Still who the hell buys a car without a working weeks worth of hours in research into the car
@@Christian--- every day people buy cars without putting in any research. Do they have it in white? Does it have Bluetooth and backup cam omg where do I sign the loan paperwork gimme the keys
And that's the main reason the RX-8 has that reputation. All other rotaries became legends (especially the FD) become it was hard for people to buy them. The RX-8 was easy to buy so many got it and TA-DAH ruined reputation....
What happened when you don’t let it warm up, put oil regularly, premix, and don’t drive it hard
@@rauljr6308 you are supposed to redline them as the carbon will build up. Just premix and change oil you are good :)
ahhhh yes, the magical spinning dorito, the engine for masochists. maybe it says something about me that I love mine
No exhaust note will ever come close to a straight piped dorito screaming at 9k
@@xXtarkilla21Xx I have not heard one up close IRL. I have wanted to own one, only problem is that I know shit all about cars lol
@@Reploidx9 it's TRUE that rotary engines are unreliable, but if you can find one with decent low mileage and been taken care of by someone who knows rotary's you dont have too mutch to worry about. Just when you get the car start saving a good chunk of change to get your engine rebuilt by a rotary mechanic Usually around 2-3k. It is an investment and time but they are so worth it, most predictable and linear power band available.
Magical spinning Dorito 😂😂😂
From what I've gathered the RX-8 engine is even less stout than the RX-7 and people often swap RX-7 motors or irons into RX-8's for reliability and power. I love the Wenkel concept, wish I had the time and money to own and maintain a turbo RX-7. RX-8...not so much, it had potential to be something great but Mazda threw in that gawd awful third door and the whole car really doesn't flow aesthetically. I remember in junior high seeing the first one and thinking "that's awesome" and six months later I couldn't stand it once I got a close look at it. Bring back the RX-7 Mazda! And only run pre-mix gas, put it in the owner's manual.
I love how the 240z is both on "best jdm cars to own" and "worst jdm cars to own"
Best when modded worse when stock
Its worst when a ricer owns it
It’s a love hate relationship
It's actually not that bad if you just buy the frame and custom build it with reliable parts. I put a v8 in it and have had no problem. Driven over 30k miles and it's still good.
@@baitedlol3315 if you just buy the frame and make anything yourself you pretty much don't even have the car
I wish rotaries were reliable 😢
Yeah but if you do the rebuilds keep it oiled and don't flood them they are tho
Christian Wertti Sounds expensive man
They are reliable... just have no durablity. You won't be stranded on the road if you rebuild the engine at specified intervals.
SAMMME 😩😩 I miss mine lol
The kouki FD3S actually are pretty reliable. I've seen plenty of them with over 100,000kms on them. But a lot of the higher kilometer cars are OEM and just have their regular maintenance done.
Starts up rx8 and immediately shuts it off:
*Rotary engine has left the chat*
Chris Dutton rotary engine be like i’m ahead out
they are a good car you made the right choice, they are actaully reliable just not fuel efficient
They are reliable. But you need to take care of them cuz most of the people who own them probably don't even care. And then they go on and say that they're shit and unreliable
@@peterstoyanov7897 yeah
bro this legit happen to me in 2016 went to family owned dealership mistake 1 then mistake 2 i never got to start the car they brought me inside to just talk about to the car while they "fuel" it so the test drive was fine ,ended up getting the car. Clean pearl white with the red interior for like 8g financed first actual running car and i literally got it home 40 minute drive parked it at the house and later found out the engine was fried and they wouldnt take it back
Me: buys RX-8
Fitment industries 3 days later:
Nick Rajaie oof
Hey, you made a good choice, just hope you know the car
Good for car guys not for commuters
Rx8 are freaking awesome good choice
Nick Rajaie LoL you’ll have a good time anyway.
Current RX8 driver:
Nothing like driving a ticking time bomb! 😁😎
As a 2007 rx8 owner all I can say is facts 💯😅😂
For real! I feel it 😂😭
Exactly, Rotary gang
there's tons of RX8's that make it to 200k miles+ you just have to know all the things to take care of a rotary.
I like the RX8 :D
With the insurance I’m paying, I should’ve bought a gtr😭😭😭
with the insurance I'm paying for my GTR I should have just bought 3 more 240sx's
Same 350$/month clean record
And then with your gtr u should’ve bought 4 more with your insurance
@@jimothy6021 ironically I have more money sunk into my targa S13 then I do into my GTR
I want an evo9
this hurt alot. my 280z sits broken under a tree next to a broken rx7
Get Derezzed oof
Admit you still hate Hondas
How they goin now?
@@jacklunson5801 if only you knew how bad things really were
@@getderezzed4459 i want yo know bro
"Oh the Lexus Sc300 is just a cheap Supra"... *Parts: $$$$*
But it is though. You can still get them under 100,000 miles for like $5,000. I've thought about it a few times.
@@FUNKOfilms oh I know😂 incredibly fun to drive too! The fact I continue to blow my savings every 3 months or so on parts should attest to that haha. perhaps would've been better to buy later on in my career but I enjoy it nonetheless 🙏
@@rgraptor2542 Lol. Don't worry. I did the "responsible" thing and bought a Dodge Stealth twin turbo instead. I'm also currently paying to store it because I don't have a garage yet.
@@FUNKOfilms im lacking the garage too, frustrating but that time will come 🙏
lost my keys, rip $1000 because 98-2002 lexuses have the key programmed to a receiver in the ecu that needs to be destroyed and replaced in order to program a new master key.
I bet that thumbnail made some people very angry
Haha, it didn't make me angry, but it didn't warm my heart either. Also, literally why I clicked on the video.
Travis K same here made me interested
It made me angry because they still can't get JDM right and in doing so misinform their viewers.
It's part of owning one man but, to be honest it's not my only car and I wouldn't trust it even though I've had no issues with it
It's not hard to piss people off in the car community though.
They couldve put a damn Rover in the thumbnail and someone would've been offended.
I kinda agree and disagree with the RX-8 part.
I used to work at a Mazda dealership and yes they'd come in with blown engines and other neglect but they're actually really great cars it's just people don't know really how to properly take care of them.
As a DSM owner you KNOW WHAT... fair enough... 🤷🏽♂️
DSM's are solid, just backyard mechanics with bootleg tools and ebay spooly bois that make them look unreliable.
spooly bois lol
I can agree on that. However I will say my last few failures with the car have been electrical so I think it's just the harshness of time at this point and less cheeper Nagasaki noisi bois blowing up especially with Cummins shedding kumpow cam crushers here and there.
Yea no this guy in the video has no idea what hes talking about.
Literally listed off several generic issues that any 20+ year old car will have. "Rust, ball joints, gaskets." Not long after went onto the next car. Desperate for content in this one for sure.
Honestly surprised the 3000gt ain’t on here😂
Niko Lee i bought a 91 SL just for the 3000gt look because everything broke down on my previous vr4
Those just really suck to work on I hear. Haven’t heard too much about them not being reliable, just that if anything, ANYTHING breaks or needs maintenance it’s basically an engine out procedure lol
@@Sovereign86 my friend owns a 3000Gt and yes it's a proper shit box but a quick shitbox when working
3000GT is not an unreliable car, but it is a pain in the ass to work on since the enginebay is too small and tight
3000gt is a collectors cae
I picked up a RX-8 a week ago. I know I'm going to have to rebuild the engine but is worth the money. No regrets.
ecsrepair Turns out the engine was is good health! An amazing drive.
"People give you crap for not driving it, but hey you post pictures of it every once and a while, its pretty fun."
Truer words have never been spoken. This is the voice of wisdom.
Like he's got his right hand on the Bible.
Wow I didn't expect that! My first car was a pearl white '91 Subaru SVX LSL. You guys just became my favorite channel
I look at rotaries like 2 stroke dirt bikes. Just like a two stroke you gotta do a top end rebuild every so often to make sure it doesn’t blow catastrophically
Love how the Datsun Z is both on the best to buy and worst to buy list lol
Yay you're decreasing the prices so I can buy one of these >:) 😂😂
Hopefully soon enough
Damn who’s the editor in the studio with all the memes 😂
Funny how 3 cars I've been wanting on this list. DONT IGNORE THE SIGNS
Ima be real... under glow is like my favorite thing ever😂😂😂😂😂
Plase no please
Jacob Proctor pLeAsE nO pLeASE
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Rice rice baby
People here in Japan have them all the time even the exotics. It's pretty cool that here it's so open and free that people can do whatever they want with their cars and theres no idiots spewing hate in the community. The small hate that is implemented is normally from foreigners mainly from the U.S.
Aha I have a Subaru SVX. EG33 block is bulletproof but the 4 speed automatic transmission is 🤮
I miss mine so much man, first car got it for 3k with 90k miles 🙏. was a 95, car was sexy, most comfortable i’ve been in and the awd was crazy good. however that 4spd and the fact that it weighs like a tank ruined the car. i would give my left nut for a 6spd manual svx with a couple hundred less pounds
@@jovanlovett649 I have an all black '92 that my old man got new back in '92. It has 80k and is currently getting a new alternator. My main goals for that car are definitely a 5 or 6 speed manual swap probably from a WRX STI, new wheels/tires/suspension obviously so I can put in a big brake kit as well. I'm planning on holding onto the car forever because they're so quirky and rare but amazing. I'm still in college so obviously I'm going to be waiting a while before I can do anything that actually costs a good amount of money lol.
Ford Probe weighs less, 6 cyl. And 5 speed manual, windows that open all the way, and if you must have a shit 4 speed auto it has one by the same name, ( no relation tho.) No awd but it manages the tq steer with equal length axles. Quirks include paint colors, heated mirrors, lighted keyholes with power lock/unlock with the key, power seat bolster.
this guy where i live have this really nicely tuned rx8 and its the sexiest thing ive ever heard. Constant backfire and pops and it gives me eargasms
*still patiently waiting on a: "so you want a volvo 850 R"*
its_ya_boi _ciaran can’t find them oof.
I can’t find a old manual Volvo out here
And the S60 R
You should “so you want an integra”
Fire Blazer been there, done that... wait... no - been there, $3000 later, still have it
Kieran Shepherd nice I cant wait to get mine come may
So did u get it?
@@thouxander3204 we need answers
Just picked up a 3G Eclipse Sypder GTS back in October. The oil hadn't been changed in 9 years and gas hadn't been changed in the 7 years it sat abandoned. 187K on it and it immediately fired up with a new battery. Now I'm repairing it and upgrading it to look like it rolled off the lot in 2020. Looking forward to picking up some 19x7.5 40 HD Spinout wheels in Teal in a few weeks. I seriously can't wait to add my baby to Fitment Industries gallery 💙💙💙💙
I'd have to say you guys got good in video ads for your own brand and I respect that
As a 3000GT owner (own a SL and VR4) I thought this was gonna make it on the list lmao. Pretty typical to be in these type of lists. Side note: both my cars are reliable.
Lol my friends is a shitbox
@@NazimUddin-yk2tz shitty care from previous owners are usually to blame. Just things that ive seen in the 11+ years that ive been in the platform
@@Mrpartyallnight101 his has a hole in the side , leaky gearbox and the mines ECU map is fucked
I had a 1982 Datsun 280ZX and it was quite an easy and reliable car to own. I had to help alot of people fix their S30 chassis Z's and it made me appreciate the 280ZX alot more. Especially since fuel rail parts you can find on alot of old mercs/bmws
Next: The Best Euro Cars to Buy
Anything that doesn't start with Volkswage
Prob the shortest video they would ever make 😂
@@bobbyholmes4586 They're way better than American cars though.
@@bobbyholmes4586 just one frame of "no!"
@@tiborklein5349 ehh I mean yes and no, reliability wise yes but when you do have to have it worked on you ain't gonna pay regular prices.
Will totally agree with the eclipse. I had a 92 GSX 5 speed. Transmission was glass. Had to rebuild it 3 times in a year and half. Was fun to drive but a money pit.
Yo I own a 76 s30 280z and it’s a beautiful car. Sure parts are hard to find and the car breaks down once and a while but there’s nothing like driving a classic JDM.
Had a friends Eagle Talon TSi catch fire driving down I-75 in Atlanta...can't say I can argue here
I don’t know man rx8 might be a rotary and the younger brother who didn’t live up but any rotary engine car are amazing and to own one is a gift in itself
Idk man my neighbor got fired from his job for owning an rx8 as his only car. He would constantly be late to work because it was always having issues
Prodigious 909 Honestly any rotary most likely needs an engine rebuild after a couple of years sadly
I made a bold decision to get an Rx-8 as my first car. It taught me more about cars than any other one would have. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. That being said, it has died after 68k miles.
Rest in piece to bro🗣️🤘🏽
I have a Mitsubishi GTO MR Gen 3. And I'll tell you they're amazing to work on, yes they do have a tight engine space but once you learn and start working into the engine bay more, they're actually fun and gives you a challenge. I love a good challenge! I get all my parts in Australia but some come from UK, US and Japan. It can be expensive but many of the people who make the parts support very well and I'll tell you.... They are worth it if you wanna modify a Gto in the long run. Since I have a MR class too, they're much lighter and the fastest in the class. They turn heads alot and many people at car meets got quite jealous. I'm glad I have my dream car and I'm proud to have it no matter what others say. And reliability is very good if you maintain it properly. I believe people who say they aren't never actually worked on one. No offence.
Congrats on having your dreamcar :D
For how long have you had it?
@@TheSwedishCarGuy I've had it for almost a year now, and thankyou it's the best decision I've made!
@@lachlansirotkarobertson3438 Awesome to hear :D
I hope i can do a review of one of those some time!
@@TheSwedishCarGuy maybe one day come to Australia when my car is built! I'll subscribe while I'm at it 👍👍
@@lachlansirotkarobertson3438 I can understand that :D
Have you checked out Pit Road M parts?
Love the content, and I'm not sure if you guys are aware, but the audio mixing on your last few videos has been pretty spotty. Dialogue is soft, while effects and music are pretty loud. Just as a heads up!
Eh, any progress on that so you want an E46 episode?
The dedication.
had one. I miss it
Knock on wood- The only issues ive had with my 240z in the last nearly 10 years would be having to replace the clutch master/slave, and the battery.
But having said that-
When I got the car I rebuilt an l28et, tossed that in, put a stand alone ecu on it, upgraded to an r200 dif, 240sx rear disc brakes, 4 piston front brakes, replaced all the bushings, welded coilovers in it, upgraded the radiator, tossed on a huge fmic, redid the fuel system, Replaced most of the interior, stripped it down and painted it, and tossed in a later year 5 speed transmission.
Have the "as a ______ owner" comments started yet? 🤣
As a dildo owner, I can assuredly say they have.
The 1985 to about 1988 Nissan Maxima was a pain in the ass because they shoved an NA 3.0L V6 too tightly in and they didn't do anything about the blazing underhood temperatures. My mother and some of my friends bought them when they were new. Those cars should have had a spare battery, alternator, and starter to go along with the spare tire. I consider it a mechanical miracle The 1989 Maxima was very similar mechanically, but became one of Nissan's toughest cars ever built. I think Nissan's engineering staff was given an impossible deadline to make a FWD V6 car and that was the result. I remember mom's car being towed often, and sky high repair bills due to a cramped underhood space.
However, the JDM U11 Maxima model was probably far worse. In that same cramped and blazing hot engine bay, Nissan decided to cram a turbocharged 2.0L V6 engine. The heat radiating off that turbo must have been intense.
There is a tax based on engine displacement in Japan, and that sometimes resulted in the USA getting a better (Or less awful) car. This is why there the Datsun's name also was based on the engine size. The basic S30 Fairlady had to have an SOHC L20 I6 with 2 carbs, but to get more power, there was a super expensive model called the Z432. The Z432 S20 engine had 4 valve combustion chambers, 3 carbs, and 2 cams.
If a Datsun 240Z or 260Z is an an unreliable expensive pain in the ass, I can't imagine how much worse it must be to own a Fairlady Z432. Multiple carbs require more work to synchronize them. Since Japan had leaded gasoline in the early 70s, you would either have to retard ignition timing greatly to cope with the 91 or 93 octane gasoline in the USA, buy race fuel, or run octane boosters in pump gas. I think Japan's premium unleaded gasoline has more than 93 octane, so race fuel or octane booster might not have been needed there.
thanks for the tips i wanted 2 of those cars..... not so much any more
1. Owning a 1g gsx is awesome so long as you're not broke. Did spend a couple weekends just fixing shit but it was well worth it, thing was a blast. 2. I've owned many cars now, and many faster and more valuable than mine but hands down my 04 rx8 has been the best vehicle I've ever purchased, and I dont plan on ever getting rid of It. It's an absolute blast to drive, you can beat the hell out of it with no consequences, and as long as you keep up on matinance they're pretty reliable. Daily drove mine for 3 years aside from winters. Aftermarket parts are abundant and they're for the most part incredibly easy to work on. Also full coverage insurance us about as cheap as covering a 98 civic as technically it's a 1.3l four door. Only thing is I definitely wouldn't recommend owning one if you're not that mechanically inclined or comfortable actually doing work on cars. Also side note burning up a fuse wont melt wiring. Soon as the fuse is gone it's an open circuit. No current flowing.
As an rx8 guy you ain’t wrong. I will still love it ❤️😂🥺
Former first gen Eclipse owner and I loved it , but it was constantly needing something.
Aye take that Rx8 off I love my dorito power
I miss mine 🥺
Lol I sold my BNR32 for a RX8 Type S it was fun for awhile. Even stayed with a 700bhp Mark II on the touge. But sold it before the reliability issues started lol
I bought one knowing the issues and all with 120k miles LMFAO time of my life high reving i loved it miss that car everytime an rx-8 spots another rx-8 driver its honking and reving for the braaapp 😂
I’d never sell mine aha
Anthony Batista nah. Rx8’s are great chassis, but the motors are trash. Even by rotary standards, the renesis is horrible
The Subaru Impreza wrx sti, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII-X, and the first or second gen Mazdaspeed 3 hatchback is a medium. It can be the worst depending on who owned one and how they treated it.
The only issue with 4th gen Eclipses is that they weren't DSMs, because heaven forbid you drive a reliable car 😒
I gotta say, the production quality of these videos is through the roof
RX8 Is my first car and o havent had any problems with it i love it!
Leonardo Cervantes trust me, you will. Great chassis. HORRIBLE engines
Please for the love of triangles keep care of the service intervals
@@zerohourdrift HORRIBLE opinion. Maintenance is key.
Tibor Klein maintenance isn’t the half of it.... the renesis in the early years(02-06) had a recall on the entire engine, because they were all pretty much faulty and would blow up sooner or later.... in terms of a rotary, they were unreliable. It’s no opinion, it’s simply a fact😂
@@zerohourdrift Don't buy an early year model then.
Do a worst EDM cars to own video!!! Love the vids Btw and I always look forward to each one you post :D
Was not expecting my beautiful s30 that is not running to be on here😪
I used to have a 280z. Everything he said about the s30 chasis was on point and correct. I do miss it though
When alix start to talk about the Z's life. 😂💔
He forgot to mention every paycheck going to z1 cause it just be like that
I never understood the hate towards underglow. I get it was mainly an early 2000s phase but it was never something that hurt the performance like all these kids with intense camber or static slammed "builds". Theyre just lights under a car emmitting a soft color of choice. Plus its super rare to see. I dont get why its hated especially when done in a tasteful manner.
Y’all should change the wheels on the background so it doesn’t look the same all the time
yeah, maybe just shuffle them around if you can't afford new ones.
@@SoulTouchMusic93 they sell the wheels on their store; why would they have trouble with putting up new ones?
But I love looking at the KNPs.
But I love looking at the KNPs.
devianb but a bit of change isn’t that bad isn’t it ?
I made the mistake to buy a Subaru Baja and ignore the fact the previous owner didn’t do an oil change for over 14k miles
My car does this weird thing where whenever I pop the hood it creates a new leak
Example: opened the hood yesterday and the power steering pump was leaking
Easy solution, don't open the hood.
Is the maintance issue with first gen eclipse that big ? Kinda thinking about the 1 and 2 gen and overall I would like to pick the first gen, because of the look.
dang i can already imagine the issues my cnc machining teacher has cause he has a really bad ass 280z now i understand why he asked me and payed me to help him do the wiring on his car,i was really considering buy this car for my first car and i still might cause my brother has a pretty built sr20 only has some new forged rods and some used forged wiseco pistons and a also again.....used brian crower crank and im super pumped once i got the money to buy that car since i am only 15 and its gonna be a bit tough since i cant work as much but hey i gotta chase my other dreams wich is welding a cars and i wich my highschool counselor was super chill and cool cause she took me out of my health and art class and put me in the welding class i was already in and also put me in the automotive class i wanted to take but couldn't cause i already had welding but good thing she kinda knew her ways of conseling and took me out of art and health class but yeah man i cant wait until i can get my :dream first car" and start fabricating and what not to put in that sr20 in the 280 im planning to buy :D
Go after your dreams bro! You got it!
I have taken apart many Nissan harnesses and they look like a highschool kid wiring up his stereo built it. I love me a Nissan s-chassis, but the best upgrade for it is a new engine and body harness. If you don't check the harness by the front radiator on an s13 your car will without a doubt short out.
All Z's are good. The s130 is the easiest Z to work on.
Reeeeeeally wanted a 240. Thank you for saving me the headache.
Preludes seem harder to keep alive from lack of parts
I started watching this video so I could leave a comment making fun of the host, I had so much to say.
Host won me over, and now I subbed.
I want to disagree with you on the rx8 because it’s my first project car but that being said I can’t disagree with you either
Try owning/fixing/finding parts for a z31! You know, the first-gen 300zx? No, not the cool, sleek, second-gen one you're thinking of (with the "Yeah bro, Lamborghini totally used these on the Diablo" headlights). I'm talking about the mid-to-late 80's wedge that usually gets confused with (and overshadowed by) FC RX7s, MKIII Supras, and C4 Corvettes. It's the ultimate "loved-by-few, forgotten-by-most" JDM machine, with loads of potential, and virtually little-to-no support (aftermarket, or otherwise). They're cheap though, and the community is pretty rad.
Nooooo not the 240z 😭
Big Boy ☹️
I wanna be mad about the addition of the Datsun... but like you're not wrong. I own a 280 and the comment about the wiring harness being assembled with a blind fold on was too accurate
Me: Has an RX8
RUclips: **Recommends this video**
Me: 😐
i want one so bad😂🤣 how is it
warens D honestly, he can be such a pain since he was second hand so he had a few flaws but I love him either way
@@vlyvnnv2948 maual or auto
warens D auto 😔🤚🏻 I have paddle shifters though
@@vlyvnnv2948 lmao dopee i wonder if i can fit in one im 6,4
There is a svx around me and it makes me smile every time I see it, best part is the guy who drives it has a baller mullet!
Mullet Mania
“So You Want A TSX” pleeeeeease 1st and 2nd gen
Yes!!!
Accord euro gang
Cl9 gang
I have one. And it's penny pinching me so annoying. One thing after another ugh.
As a 280Z owner, that part about electrical problems is so on point, and keeping them stock is a pain. Yes they are indeed beautiful, but man it will cost you alot.
I can’t get my 86 Supra to start without advancing the timing
SVX EG33 is the same bore and stroke as an EJ22. so turbo pistons and rods drop in and in stock form they will hold 400whp. I have one, I'll be swapping in my rwd RS coupe
the uv blue reference almost made me puke
Me too man. Way too many bad times with that shit 😂
my dad had this exact red eclipse... it did have alternator issues... it was repaired twice and replaced once
I don't completely agree with this list.
I would like to just say that if you are considering an Rx8 if you can snag a series 2 you’re gonna have far less issues. I’ve got an 11 R3 and I’m sitting at 90k and have had virtually 0 issues. Just top the oil off a couple times between changes and change it out often. You could also do a CAT delete, premix a little bit, and make sure you drive it a bit more aggressive than normal and you’ll help extend it even more.
This video just made me remember that the Subaru SVX exists. AND IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AFTERMARKET WHEELS TIRES OR SUSPENSION BE SURE TO CHECK OUT fitmentindustries.com !
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And if you're looking for an even more obscure Subaru check out the XT6
@@FUNKOfilms I'll look it up, I'm curious
@@KoripaseazaIts kinda like the SVX's predecessor as the weird cool Subaru. They had someone who worked on fighter jets as part of the design team which led to some cool stuff. They're impossible to find now though.
@@FUNKOfilms Yeah it's pretty interesting, as you said they are pretty hard to find, i saw 2 or 3 on auto trader for over 10k with a little bit more mileage.
I have a 280z I ripped the wire harness out replaced it and now in the process of lq4/4l80e swap
HEY DONT DIS MY SVX I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE SVX AAAAAAAAAAAAAA
DON'T DISS MY RX8 I LOVE IT TO DEATH REEEEEEEE
i actually had a 280z and had electrical problems. my mechanic couldn't fix it so I just sold it for metal. I didn't know about cars back then :/
I bought tires from you guys❤❤
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I just bought an 09 dorito! And I’m loving it!!!.... for now...
My co workers rx8 blew up recently, now he has to get a whole new car or swap 😂😂
Another rotary owner who thinks you can just run it like any other car...
Symphany Hd It’s better swap engine to 1LS or 2JZ or VTEC trust me it’s pain in the ass to make it right. My friend from co worker have RX-8 swap engine rb26dett from JDM which is market from Japan.
the 1st gen/fb rx7. so fun to drive, mine has been super reliable ironically, but absolutely zero aftermarket support
Well as i know this subaru is unknown in my country
A 1971 Datsun 240z series 1 in racing green just sold for $310,000 on BAT. Crazy. 5 bidders up to around $150k supposedly then it just was the 2.
I'm surprised the 3000GT didn't make this list.
FUNKOfilms they’re surprisingly reliable and fairly easy to work on if you have the patience and manage to find one that isn’t loaded up with garbage eBay mods
@@Soviet_Kitty I just got a stock Stealth turbo back in September. I'm looking to do the 120k maintenance in spring and am not looking forward to trying to do that myself.
FUNKOfilms I have an NA Dodge Stealth r/t want to trade :( ? I mean even being NA it feels decently quick at least its faster than my friends Brz lol. But its been pretty reliable as long as you keep up with the scheduled maintenances and the occasional leaks lol they are actually good cars and people saying they are unreliable dont know what they are talking about 😂
@@DaytonaBlueHr I wouldn't say their reputation is so much about unreliability as it is about the difficulty of working on them. I had a lot of fun with it before I put it away for the winter. I honestly can't wait to drive it again. I just want to sort out all the work it needs first. I also need what I'm hoping is a head gasket and not bad turbos. I'm getting a good amount of smoke on idle.
FUNKOfilms Why do you hope its a headgasket lol?? I would hope its just a bad turbo cause replacing Turbos on a Vr-4 is actually pretty easy. Compared to a 300zx there is a lot more working room in a Vr-4. And just upgrade your turbos while you are at it if they are bad lol. Ive replaced some parts on my Stealth with little difficulty most of the time so they are not that difficult to work on.
Got scared when you said the eclipse, i drive a 3rd gen and in all honesty you should've said 3g's. It has proven hard as hell to find parts, at least for me.
Always got time for this.
No cap that T shirt is CLEAN
Car #1: Mitsubishi mirage
I abused my mirage SOOOO much as my first car and I'll be damned it was so reliable. I never had any issues at all it was awesome.
The one single best thing you will ever do as the owner of a RX car... is just go ahead, bite the massive bullet, and convert the engine over to run on premix gas. The engine will never run oil dry if you're running premix.
You just carry the premix oil in the trunk and dump the right amount in the tank before every fill up. It may be tedious, but you have to pay a fun tax when you own a car with a 10k redline.
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