How Luxury Cars Rip You Off
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
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Looks like Lamborghini are now taking us both to court 🙌 we in it together now 🤷♂️
Was waiting for this collab 🥹
Hi Mat! Looking forward to see your new Ferrari with Toyota parts! :D
I'll make a video just to get on that action
Made it on donut, living the dream!!
If it was Ferrari, you'd have already been sued but Lamborghini is super chill, they don't care
It's the luxury tax that translates as "you can afford a hundred thousand+++ vehicle, so you can afford this" which is akin to the fine system for traffic offenses in many countries in Europe.
Really? I know Finland does it, but who else? Definitely not here in the Netherlands or in Germany
@@MODElAIRPLANE10011111111111
@@MODElAIRPLANE100Belgium is like that
@@MODElAIRPLANE100 Greece does that as well.
@@ouiliemedia I live in Belgium and traffic fines are not adjusted for your income or vehicle. There is talk about doing that but as off now we still use standard amounts calculated on what offense you did.
I love when companies do this honestly. It makes it so much easier to get parts on the cheap. They've been doing this forever. My dad taught me this over 30 years ago.
What's the easiest way to know what cars share parts?
@@CALPH88maybe do some research?? I guess😅😅
@CALPH88 there some forums just depends what ya drive
@@CALPH88use your 👀
Use the OEM / Interchange Numbers
I work at the Bentley factory in Crewe UK and it makes me chuckle on a daily basis fitting electric window switches with Skoda printed on them to £130k Bentleys 😂😂😂
i drive a 2013 VW CC, I share parkingssensors with a Bentley :p
@@gd1996dg you’d be absolutely amazed how many parts in the Continental are from Skoda , Seat and VW but with a chrome cover over them and charged at an extreme mark up
its called branding😂🤣🤣
It's called conspicuous consumption. No one drives a Bentley because they're good. They drive in them because they want to be seen driving in a Bentley.
Which is pathetic. @@Vodkaminz
@@aluisious bentleys are actually good cars, not everyone is an avaricious slob
Big up to speed vibes from this video. When it comes to automotive history I prefer hearing it from James. Love his take on things and the way he tells a story.
James saved so much money buying cheaper parts that he had enough money for that gold grille he is working on, the Post Malone transformation has begun
I was scrolling through the comments to see if anyone else noticed the gold teeth lol
I thought I was crazy when I noticed it.
Thought it was a KB homage tooth 😅
You guys should built a car from scratch/ parts from other cars. A Donut rat rod or just a regular car. That would make a sick series. ❤ Love your videos. 💯💯💯
I second this.
I support this!
Algorithm do your thing!
This would be so sick
Whilst this is a great idea I think you’re underestimating just how difficult of a task it would be, figuring out the wiring alone using a bunch of mish mash parts would be insanely difficult if even possible.
That maseratti joke about holding value actually made me laugh, thank you
And their build quality!
Imagine that guy who's thinking about buying a Maserati and just need that extra push hahahah
Ya that comment about exceptional build quality had me snorting and almost pushing hot coffee out my nose!😂
My coworker owns a Maserati and it's in the shop every other month for the last 2 years.
They make pretty cars. Not good cars. Pretty cars. See also Alfa Romeo and Lancia.
"what are y'all gonna do with its eyes" is one of the best moments in Donut history.
As a Viper owner, the fact that they're parts bin cars is awesome. It's saved me so much money 😂 I had to do an idler pulley, same one on my '03 Durango. $30. I have to do front hub and bearings, only $50/each
yeah as long as you know you can save quite a bit of dough, it sounded on avg like 10x less
James bro… this gave me Up to Speed vibes man. Go ahead and pump one out 😢 please
x2
Perhaps unsubbing will do the trick. We should all give it a try
Ngl yes this was such a mediocre video to only get ads, so yea rest in piece to donut because they don't even make fun content anymore
This is more like the D List in my opinion
What should he cover next?
I miss videos like this. I originally subscribed for funny automotive information and im glad that every once in a while you guys still make videos like this.
James: “Today we’re breaking down. “
Cut to Jeremiah crying in the corner with the keeps bald cap.
This feels like a bumper to bumper video and I'm here for it
Kinda cool to have you mention the Eagle Talon in this video since I only recently came across your channel and it gave me the itch to start trying to restore the '98 Talon Esi that has been sitting in my back yard for years. Knowing which parts are interchangeable from other brands is gonna be a huge help with that since the brand had been dead for 25 years!
Theres lots of resources on dsm tuners. If you document the build on there let me know
I honestly wish manufacturers would share more parts. Not necessarily for high end flagship models, but for the more common stuff, it would push prices lower, help them make more profit and massively improve maintainability. I really wish there was one car out there made only of off-the-shelf parts and completely open source. There are a few concepts, but no production cars yet.
lol never
This is the best sit down donut video in forever, we need more up to speed
At the end of the day, all these parts do not affect the speed or the ride quality.
They affect the pocket still
I'm more pissed that they get away with fleecing the people.
Only if you are poor
@CrownePri
By saving money?
@@CrownePri only if you are poor
@6:36 James was telling us the situation at Donut all along...
People used to judge AMC apparently for borrowing parts from other makers. AMC was just ahead of their time.
The Audi dealership got mad when I said I was just gonna get a VW part for my Audi and tried telling me they’re different parts. I showed them the broken part and it was stamped VW.
They gotta make their commission to feed their families. Give em a break.
@@xFlaredthat is a hot take lol
@@xFlared If you have to con people to feed your family then you're doing it wrong...
@@xFlaredquite the lame excuse to give
@@xFlared Yeah, inflation is really high these days.. but not high enough because companies charge at a higher rate than the rise of inflation. Why? Because greed, and don't tell me otherwise.
I always found this aspect of manufacturing interesting. I use VW Golf GTI Spark Plugs in my Audi A4 S-Line. I would always recommend cross referencing lower brands parts when shopping for pricier makes. Jaguar- Ford. Cadillac - Chevy. Bentley/Audi/Lambo - VW, etc.
Audi/VW loves to do this
My cousins skoda fabia even has some parts (from factory) that have the audi logo on it.
Or you can think your cheap car is using the expensive cars part😂
Haha well done Jeff!!!
That’s a great way to please rich people
So go buy it at the luxury price and feel fancy.
Lincoln Versailles the grandfather of cheap car with expensive parts bolted on.
Always thought carbon fiber stickers were rice, not anymore now!!!!
They don't rip me off because I can't afford them.
This video felt like Old Donut, and I Approve
imo, Donut has lost its way over the past 2-3 years.
The up to speed series needs to come back
Kinda feels like I'm seeing James after an eternity. Don't know why but I seem to have missed him a lot
New gold teeth too maybe had time off for those?
I need to be told I'm loved by SOMEONE...
Wasn't he in the last episode about campers? Hi/lo-ish style?
@@stiffzombie1537love ya bro. Keep your head up
U gay bra?
James yelling should be it's own channel but we don't want any more health complications for our king❤
I love this, I work at a parts store and this is my curiosity explained!
"Sorry, we don't carry those parts... Hang on, how much did you say you were going to pay for it? Give me a moment actually, there might still be some in the back"
1.25x speed makes this video surprisingly better
My Dad's 06 Evo MR is still the sickest car I've ever driven. I highly recommend for anyone who is in the market for a 4 door rocket, any Evo or WRX will do nicely.
Gotta love the luxury tax! At least the parts bin cars helps you get cheaper parts for those of us willing to do a little research and look around for parts.
& it makes cars greener.
Used to work in the parts dpt of several different new car dealerships, this happens ALOT! One time I had 4 EGR valves on my counter, a Daewoo, Gm, Isuzu, and a Honda, the Daweoo was cheapest, they ranged from $50 to over $200, Daweoo was the manufacturer btw.
So much luxury it gives you a gold tooth
James, you forgot to mention these Diamond Star Motors cars: the Mitsubishi Starion/Chrysler Conquest and the Mitsubishi 3000GT/Dodge Stealth. These were the most beloved dream cars from my youth (yes, way back before you were a glimmer in your daddy’s eye). Then I got my drivers license in 1991, a Nissan 240SX, and learned to love it. Now I can only wish to find that 1987 Starion Tsi that I test drove as a teen in even non-running condition, but I’m more likely to find a winning lottery ticket while walking down the street - that ticket still couldn’t resurrect my childhood dream ❤
Great video, as always. I love this channel. I look forward to seeing you guys do a video about the new Acura Integra Type S, I’m ready to buy that so I can bring all of the car thieves to the yard - we have a 2020 Civic Si and a spot saved for my old-person’s Type R. Blahblahblah.
Imagine buying a chang li just for the key cause it's the same price as a Bugatti key and comes with a free truck
James is a national treasure and should be protected at all costs
yesss, finally a video with the old theme
really enjoyed it😊 please bring back the D-List and up to speed
Can we take the time to appreciate James doing a D-List style video? 🔥
As much as I like 'welcome to donutttt', it's not quite the same as 'd-d-d-D-list'
@@mikey_bbyeah that was nicer and I don't know I also liked the outros on the sponsored ads in their videos, don't know if you know what I mean.
James doesn't have the rowdy energy he once did. im just grateful he's still around coz i love that guy
@@256k_ Serious? He was too over the top...
No
Dude, so many mistakes avoided. So happy
I love these kinds of vid where he just sits down and raves like a madman but I actually learn something
I worked in engineering for 10 years on an assembly line. What most people don't realize about car manufacturers is that they almost exclusively assemble parts bought from suppliers, and they all have a finite choice of suppliers. That includes engine blocks in most cases (ok high end cars might be different there). No car manufacturer is making bodywork, machining engine blocks, cam shafts, gearboxes, electronic components, cutting glass, molding plastics etc. It would be impossible. They just order from suppliers and put it all together. That's just what manufacturing is. 😂
I've always wondered for long time why some parts of certain brand cars look similar to each other. Well explained.
Lotus Esprit is a full on parts bin special. You could probably make a video on it alone.
S1 tails = check. Fiat X1/9.
S2 tails = check. Rover SD1 series.
S3 tails = CHECK! AE86 Toyota Corolla liftback coupe.
And, the tranny came from Renault. Anything I missed?
@@dth2brny121 For the S4/V8s, the entire switch gear is from GM of that generation and a few other manufacturers.
Sensors and I believe the ECU are from a Corvette C4.
Airbag steering wheels are from Pontiac
Wing mirrors from Citroen
I think the headlight is from a Fiero or the motor of the headlight.
Idk, the Esprit from S1 to the V8 was just a bunch of parts strewn together. Trust me, there are a lot more borrowed parts in an Esprit. Don't get me wrong, I adore Esprits and I cannot wait to buy my own. I regret not buying an S350 last year when it came up.
@eis-bl4xw OH SNAP! I forgot about the steering wheel there, it was also used in early SATURNS (🤦).
EDIT: Wait, an Isuzu engine was used in the early-90's FWD Lotus Elan, of course...!
@@dth2brny121the fwd elan was also sold and made by Kia
@@petergracemeguide1280 Yet, they never sold it elsewhere. This early Kia would have kicked ass!
“Found in the Pagani Huayra”
>Shows a Zonda's interior
This is why Koenigsegg is so legendary. They make *everything* in house (minus parking brakes, wipers, and tires). Lots of work to do that but it pays off in the end
What's about it legendary? How it's paying off in the end? Do you believe they are producing for example their own AC module? Creating and designing (AND TESTING, CERTIFICATING) your own parts when You can just take trusted existing parts from the shelf is basically idiotic.
@@Zbykobyl Yep, all made in house. At least for the Agera RS. Idk about their newer models but yes they make literally everything except for what I listed in my comment. They don't go to suppliers for any parts of their cars.
To me, at least it hows they really take the time and care to make their cars the best they can be.
@@Ultra_64should take care of their customers when your spending a million!
@@Ultra_64 OK, and tell me - how does changing the rear reflector from Agera R (which was a reused part from Mazda RX-7) to a new part in Agera RS make their car better? The funniest thing is that They didn't even change the bumper, so they had to use cover caps with it to fit old holes - that IMO looks worse than in older Agera.
@@Zbykobyl In terms of utility and drivability, it does nothing because it's a rear reflector lol. But if you look at the bigger picture it makes the car more valuable and desirable. If I'm dropping 7-8 figures on a car I sure as hell want it to hold it's value.
I drove a Porsche 928S2 5 speed for 19 years. It had Volkswagen seat belt couplers....
The AC compressor was Sanden, which was also used on Honda Accords. The fuel injection was by Bosch, the transmission guts were Borg Warner, quite similar to the unit used on Corvettes.
This is not uncommon in the automotive industry. The Aston Martin Virage had Volkswagen Scirocco tail lights. And it actually looked right....
Lucky bastid. That 928S is on my short list.
That maseratti joke about holding value actually made me laugh, thank you. Mannn. James is great. Very informative, entertaining and funny as hack.
I like when manufacturers do this cause I was able to get an antennae adapter for an aftermarket stereo for my moms Caravan from a Durango at the wrecking yard.
Car companies don't save money through parts sharing, car companies overpay executives and give money to shareholders through parts sharing.
Mo pawa! Just started the Donut Media Missions in F.H.5
Speaking to Maserati, the 3.0 F160 motor has its block cast at the same plant that does the 3.6 Pentastar. Its been confirmed that the timing cover, coolant crossover, upper oil pan, and even heads all swap directly between the two. The heads and conputer systems arent interchangeable (DI vs MPFI) but the fact that everything fits is crazy
More than crazy. Tell me that the crappy V6 Pentstar is base on the V8 itself. It's a cheap version too. Had fluid leaks in the Dodge Charger and everyone thought Quattroporte ?
The pentastar is not based on any v8, it's it's own thing. Also the 3.0 in the ghibli doesn't have the oil housing problems the pentastar has because it's in a different place (surprise surprise)
Just wanted to say it’s awesome that the last season of Hi-Low made it to Forza horizon 5 I think it’s awesome how integrated you guys are w the car community
Back when I drove my Boxster a part in the ignition went bad, the replacement Porsche part which was like a little rubber nipple , was $200 bucks…. Or I could grab the one from Audi for $5.
“What are ya gonna do with its eyessssss?? 👀” lmaooooo
Correction evox is similar to a jeep patriot, compass, & caliber. As a srt4 caliber owner, we do borrow some engine part, with a evox... some suspension parts with the lancer etc... maybe 20% of the parts are direct fit.
Having looked into it with a friend, the Viper steering rack seems to be very similar, but not identical to the Dakota rack. Pretty sure it's mostly the same, but with a few changes to make it fit the Viper's wider track width. Which would make it a parts bin special within a parts bin special.
Learned a lot about this through Mat Armstrong. He’s been able to save a ton of money by just getting the generic parts shared by multiple companies 🤙
Hey guys! Here to just say thank you for inspiring me to start working in a garage myself to build relationships and learn more about cars!! Footage coming soon😁
I vote Prowler front and Chevy SSR back. There has to be at least 50% of those two made up of other cars. (Excluding the Toyota/Lexus, Chevy/Cadillac mated models.)
Hi, just wanted to ask if u need experience in order to work with cars. I intend to work on cars in the future tho I've never fixed or touched a car in a mechanic sense.
@@ryugatsuchiya9018 Find a good mechanic shop and work there at least a year on the cheep. They probably won’t pay you much, but you can learn as you take on new tasks.
@@ryugatsuchiya9018 What Jeepdude said is correct. You can also team up with individuals working on projects. Like I am working on resto-modding a rare car right now, and you would learn a TON of stuff that would make you look pretty competent walking up to your first garage for a job.
This man is not suicidal.
"Miata is always the answer" will be the greatest accidental merch drop ever.
I appreciate that he makes the effort to pronounce 'Jaguar' properly :)
What... you don't like JAG-WIRE mate?
Nobody bloody cares m8.
@@m4rvinmartian Jagwire wouldnt be so bad, its Jag-WAAAAR that gets me
Jag-you-are vs jag-waur vs jag-wire
Just because the Britz pronounce it that way doesn't make it "proper(ly)". We just take out the "U" syllable much like we shorten many words.
Oh well....that's how we speak. The Britskis pronounce Cadillac like 'Ca-dee-lac', and we don't go around correcting them. And Cadillac is a French name, so....who gives a flyinfuck haha!
But right, JagWIRE is just plain WRONG no matter where yer from. Jagwar or Jag-you-are is what it is.
$18k for a Viper hood (9:06), what's the alternative? I think you guys either didn't cut enough or cut too much. I'm on the edge of my seat now :)
Thought the same thing, Google didn’t help.
Part 2 please 😂
Content just keeps getting better and better. Production quality, humor, and content! *Chef's kiss*
Casual Fox shocks on the chang li
Is there any website or something where you are able to check what parts from different cars fit on your car ??
Yes and no. It’s more like people just coming a cross parts!
Finally got the old James super funny guy back. Thank You this was great 👍
Never went anywhere.
I love these videos so much!
🤗
(Also, from the motorcycle world: The engine in a Kawasaki Versys is the same as for a Ninja, with a slightly different tune and a different clutch. It's also $1,000 cheaper on average to buy.)
He said “I am not sure which one is the expensive one” absolutely started screaming 😂😂😂
Mannn. James is great. Very informative, entertaining and funny as hack
Day 376 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad
Thank you so much Donut for the amazing content! 🤗
Dude your EVERY WHERE MY GOD
You literally watch every car video ever
@@evanbopp9852 🤣🤣🤣
When you buy a luxury branded car, you're paying for that logo more than anything else.
That's how my Airtrek Turbo R was born.
Mitsubishi changed the bumpers, bonnet and tail lights of the Outlander and made the Airtrek- giving it a "more urban" look with some funky interior options, but then for a sports model, they yoinked the driveline of an Evo and popped in an uprated auto gearbox and gave it somewhat milder cams and a little bit smaller turbo and presto! This the same driveline was then popped into the Evo wagon and Evo GTA, but to keep the Evo GTA and Evo Wagon on par with previous models, adding 40 more HP from the Airtrek Turbo R, they retained the more aggressive cams and turbo. The downside to the Airtrek is they were all automatics, the up-side is that It's an SUV chassis that is happy to handle more power. Unlike the regular Lancer chassis which required upgrades and strengthening in several locations to handle the Evolution driveline. If only the Lancer Estate was the same chassis as the Lancer Evolution Wagon, it would give Evo guys so many more options for restoration!
You are right on point, even on the Lancer Cedia platform (CT9A EVOs) Mitsubishi already start to share the platform with their Outlander/Airtrek.
I think the Nissan 300zx is one of the most ugliest cars ever from the front, the rear looks good, but the headlights looks good on the Diablo
Agreed
"I'm not sure which one of those is the expensive one!" We were all wondering the same thing.
one thing i learned is that the only difference between brand and its generic counterpart is only that one has a logo that makes it cost more. Also, be wary of luxury cars from companies that also have race teams. They gotta fund those teams somehow, so they're more likely to rip you off.
You know, watching this video, I'm really glad that I didnt see my car brand mentioned in the list.
Now this is old school Donut
The "AnD tHaT KiD, WiTh tHe FoReHeAD, FrOm ToKyO DRiFt, hE dRoVe OnE TOO" got me good... I was dying...
Companies that make buses and RVs are big parts bins fans, too. I've seen headlights and tail lights from random cars like say, a 94 Golf. Kinda fun to look at them and notice what car they're from
They should do a series of where everyone competes to make a 10 second car the cheapest
If a car company is mentioned in a donut video like this, something bad is gonna happened
the way James explains in this video, reminds me old donuts videos of Bart in the "How do turbos work" video
I'm telling you people, if Deer wanted to make fast cars in addition to tractors like Laborghini, they would be faster, more beautiful and more reliable.
I knew a mechanic who told me certain French and German cars that where developed together used the same parts. They even kept them on the same shelf, but sold them for 1.5x the price when they were "German".
if donut media make article weekly about luxury cars rip off that site will be huge
I've always enjoyed the fact that the Lamborghini Uraco, Jalpa and Lancia stratos has the same door handle and trunk/engine bay release as my Fiat X1/9.
I watched this while on my lunch break at 6am so yes, morning lunch is a real thing
I love how the thumbnail highlights $200 as a "reasonable" price for headlights when I just replaced both headlights on mine for $90.
I have always lived by a rule that no automobile can justify a price tag of more than $150,000 dollars.
LETS DISCUSS ABOVE🆙...^^^...
Love that i am getting shopify advertisement and 2 minute later hearing that the video is sponsored by them
There is one particularly egregious case of parts bin sharing, and it's the first generation, pre-facelift, Land Rover Discovery. The headlights were from a Freight Rover Sherpa, the taillights were from an Austin Maestro Van, the chassis, door frames, and even most of the glass was from a first generation Range Rover, as were the axles, transfer case and the manual gearbox. A lot of the switchgear was from an Austin Montego, the door handles were from a Morris Marina, the heater vents from an Austin Metro. Even the V8 petrol was from the Range Rover, albeit earlier versions. The only new things were the bodywork outer skins, the roof and taildoor, some of the trim, and the 200 Tdi engine. In fact, the parts-bin sharing was done on such a cheap level, a lot of components still had the branding from the vehicle they were taken from!
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all these companies are gangsters of the ignorance of the buyers,thanks very much
Parts-bin-special is part of what made the viper special. If the part doesnt make it go fast, spend as little as possible.
This video can also be interpreted as: You can buy cheap parts and then sell them as expensive spares for sports cars.
"and that kid with the forhead from tokyo drift" sent me laughing out of my chair
So practically all these cars are frankenstein
Most luxury cars will depreciate, especially if you drive them, especially often. Cars that won't depreciate so much are the low mileage cars (especially if they are stock) cars from the 80s and 90s. Nowadays, its the NSXs, the Type R, or even the 964 Porsche. Sure, they may not be as fast as a supercar, but you will be making BANK!