I generally think reliability is a subset of practicality. If it isn't reliable then it isn't practical, but being reliable does not necessarily mean the car is practical.
This is actually the first time I would accuse him of a clickbait title. I'm only halfway through, and I'm not going to bother with the rest of it. Hey Doug, you wanna join us back down here on Earth?
@@jonathanowens2337 If most people can't afford it, it's not that practical. I mean, he had an LM002. Never mind most people. Even most wealthy people have no practical purpose for an LM002. That's purely for collectors and the embarrassingly ostentatious.
Only about 3-4 on this list are actually practical (in the sense that they have some utility to them). I've never heard "ridiculous", "absurd", "outrageous", and "crazy expensive" in the same sentence as "practical", but Doug succeeded in doing that while describing the Lambo truck. Must be one of Doug's querks and features!
I'm really surprised that no hot hatches made the list. Most of them are 4 door, can seat 4 or 5, the back seats fold down to allow you to haul bigger stuff, and they're generally cheap to buy and cheap to run.
@@juliennizan3129 He probably just assumes his audience is already aware of those options. Any savvy car guy/gal knows hot hatches are available and great, so what are they getting out of yet another video talking about those same 5 models seen on every other block in every major city?
Doug, I bought a 2004 Bentley Arnage T after watching your video a number of years ago. It ended up actually being the Arnage that Ed Bolian talked about on VinWiki, so it has some RUclips pedigree as well! I've owned it almost 3 years and have had to replace a couple pricey things (rear spheres for shocks, a new hood latch assembly and a new windshield wiper motor) but everything else has been regular/general maintenance and fixing minor cosmetic issues. It looks very close to the Arnage T you reviewed in your video, black with dark blue leather and turned aluminum trim everywhere. It has 61K miles and is my favorite car to take to car shows and Cars and Coffee events here in SW Ohio. Glad it made the list!
Surprised you didn't mention the Kia Stinger GT, practical 4-door liftback but still puts out plenty of smiles with a twin turbo V6. They are finally dropping into very affordable areas, just picked up a 2019 GT2 with a CPO warranty for $33k.
Doug seems pretty salty on Kias since he recently posted a video of cars he owned and did not even mention stinger as one of those cars. His ownership period was short lived though. But I'm sure he is very well aware of this car.
Thanks for including the Panamera! I own a 2010 4S that is beautiful, fun, fast, and hauls everything. We have a roof rack and haul kayaks, bikes, and occasional furniture. On road trips, it is the most comfortable car we have ever traveled in and gets reasonable gas mileage (26-28 hw). For $25-$30K I think it is a true bargain.
Agreed. Right along with with the Panamera, I'd add the vehicle it shares a lot of it's mechanicals and features with, the 958 Cayenne for the same reasons. Reliable (albeit with higher maintenance costs) fun, fast and handles better than a vehicle it's size has any right to. One leg up on the Panamera is that it tows my 23 ft wakeboard boat with ease. I've had an 11 Turbo for 3 1/2 years, and 40k miles. Higher than average maintenance costs on wear items (suspension and brakes) but really only one mechanical issue (water pump) it's now at 120k and I still love it. I've floated the idea of a Panamera for my wife but she's not interested, which is probably best for the pocket book.
they are kinda ugly but every time I see a 2010's panamera I can't help but think the driver must be so sensible. it just ticks so many boxes, as if the germans made an attempt at a volvo station wagon
For me, a big part of practicality is overall cost of ownership and that kicks out 80% of this list right off the bat. A practical car should cost no more than $500 per year to maintain, especially if you’re doing the work yourself.
@@yungrichnbroke5199 An oil change is $40 to do yourself. Bake pads and rotors for a practical car cost less than $250 on RockAuto for solid quality parts. And you're not replacing brakes every year. If you are, you're doing something wrong.
People should also know that just because these old powerhouse German cars are relatively reliable, there running cost are still going to be very high. For example, regular maintenance in a old Panamera is still extremely expensive. Don't confuse reliability with running cost!
Yea, Porsche for example makes bulletproof cars in terms of reliability and quality, but you can’t just go to your local auto parts store and snag a maintenance item for $20
Good video Doug. There are a lot more besides the ones you mentioned. - VW Golf GTI/R 4dr - GMC Typhoon/Syclone - Audi RS3/RS4/RS5/RS6/S7 - BMW Wagons in general - Chevy Silverado/Trailblazer/HHR SS - Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 - Ferrari FF - Kia Stinger GT (3.3) - Lexus IS F - Mazdaspeed 3/6 - Subaru WRX STI - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo - Porsche Macan/Cayenne (S, 4S or Turbo) - Dodge RAM SRT10 - Jeep XJ/ZJ
The Panamera 4S is a solid choice. It's fun, fast, comfortable, reliable, practical and feels very safe on icy country roads in Northern Sweden. I have a fiance and two kids and we often go on long trips, this car never felt impractical nor boring
@@SergioMenaGTS I think the important thing to remember is context. Is it going to be reliable compared to a Toyota or a Honda? Of course not. But as far as German luxury cars go it falls on the upper end of the reliability spectrum amongst it's luxury car brethren.
Doug I’m sure everyone would love an in-depth video on how Cars n Bids came to life. From the idea’s inception, to hiring employees, building the site, everything
9:58 I use to work at a Lotus dealership and we actually had a good customer of ours with an Evora that ordered his with the intention of daily driving it and he had a kids seat in the back all the time. If your kids are young it's actually quite doable
My favorite practical and fun car? Either one of the ones I own: Infiniti FX. A 370z that is a crossover and very luxurious with an optional Japanese V8. Ford Flex Ecoboost. Looks like your dad's old Volvo but it's literally got a raptor engine in it.
For me the biggest concern with practicality is the ground clearance. I don't mind giving my saloon a few scratches or scrapes but sometimes the place you want to go to with your family simply don't have any roads and you have to be concerned with leaving a tailpipe or two behind.
Yo for real. I see old normal cars from the 70s or such and they look like body on frame 4x4s with how much ground clearance they have compared to normal sedans today. Our infrastructure is falling apart. Idk why they build cars deisgned for ultra smooth new roads when most of us ain't getting that. Plus living in the foot hills of the Appalachia Mts doesn't help. Many roads suddenly incline or decline. You can see all the gouges in the road where the sedans plowed into it No wonder people buy crossovers. Most aren't going offroading but they can at least manage our horrid roads. Some crossovers do have worst clearance than sedans to be fair. But overall, it reminds me of cars from the early 20th century.
Whenever I think of interesting and practical I always think of the Altezza/Lexus IS, for some reason I really like it's character (oh and knowing it's engine)
I'm going to quote Inigo Montoya on Doug's use of the word "practical": “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” -Inigo Montoya,
I hope Doug's Land Cruiser isn't watching this because Doug just gave it the kiss of death. He said he plans on owning it for a really long time. Doug's RS2 and Defender remember hearing those same words right before they had a "for sale" sign slapped on them.
My wife wanted a family car and I wanted a fun car. So we settled on one that Doug missed on his list. A Maserati GranTurismo(2011 GT C)! It's fast, fun, affordable to maintain, reliable, and it has plenty of room for 4 people! Oh, and did I mention the noise it makes!!! I have had it now for 4 years and had zero issues and absolutely no regrets.
Why would you not include Fiesta/Focus ST/RS, GTI, Golf R, and other cars built specifically for this purpose on your list? They are the definition of fun, practical & reasonably priced.
Or even the fiat 500 abarth and mini Cooper. Yes maintenance on a mini can get a bit pricey, but still affordable and practical while also being super fun to drive. Not unreasonably expensive to maintain luxury cars that also cost $80k on the low end. 😕 most viewers can probably manage $30k or less.
Another fun one is the 97-06 wrangler. I was an anti suv/off road guy, but had a convertible rav4 and decided to try a TJ Wrangler after selling the Toyota. I've never had this much fun in any of my other cars other than my C5 Z06 (which I sold because I only drove it 500 miles a year because I use motorcycles instead during summer)
Most of these cars...“Amazing”...yes, "Cool"....ok...."Quirky"....I agree...."Practical ?"....This car may break down alot....expect high maintenance ....may have reliability issues.....err....NO. Doug's opinion of a "Practical" car and mine are obviously different. No problem still love this channel, still subscribed.
This last summer I switched out my G37 for a B8.5 Audi SQ5 and let me tell you as far as fun practicality goes the SQ is great. The supercharged 3.0 is very strong and now at stage 1 ECU and TCU it’s just all the more
@@aaron5222 The steering column reminds me of a school bus and my head is slightly behind the B-pillar. If I lower the seat it helps out a bit, but overall it feels awkward and somewhat confined. I should mention I drove a 2010 model. Also the backseats were tight for some reason.
Cool is cool because of rarity Practical means you can use it daily and take it to the grocery store 1) 1st gen manual Taurus SHO 2) Jeep Wrangler TJ Rubicon 3) Acura integra type R 4) STI Forester 5) Terminator mustang Cobra 6) SVT Lighting 7) Supra Turbo 8) Nissan GT-R 9) GMC Typhoon 10) Chevy (Holden) SS This video has a very strong "Doug has these for sale on cars and bids" feeling to it, almost to the point that I wonder if it shouldn't be labeled as sponsored content.
The Duality of "Reliability" Doug DeMuro: if it can move it's a dead-reliable practical vehicle Scotty Kilmer: if it needs an oil change it's an unreliable hunk of junk money pit
Key word "I" So YOU. Most don't confuse reliability with practicality. You're not gonna get a silverado and say "oh it's super practical" when in reality you mean "reliable" which they aren't so much.
I agree. Reliability is #1 when considering a vehicle practical. It doesn't matter how good it is if you can't count on it. I wanted something Wrangler-ish and ended up with an FJ Cruiser because of reliability concerns with used Jeeps ,Land Rovers, etc. Early 2000's Silverados (pre AFM) are built like an anvil and incredibly reliable also. I have an '02 2500HD 4x4 with 240k miles and never been into the engine farther than a water pump. Transmission original also, only 1 filter and fluid swap. Change the fluids, keep it greased, exercise regularly. The cars on this list are collector cars with a back seat. Nothing more
@@youstolemyhandleyoutwat Yes, it's my opinion that a vehicle that's got a high rate of leaving you and your family/belongings stranded is not practical. I mean, a vehicle's main purpose is to fulfill transport so how can reliability not be considered???
@@youstolemyhandleyoutwat That's not the original commenter said. He didn't say all reliable vehicles are practical. He said all practical cars have to be reliable
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Doug is the kind of guy to make a list of practical fun cars with a car that he says will “break down all the time.” And another that is “terrible car, horrible to drive, unreliable.”
@@gregorytolson1648 when your bank balance suddenly increases, things that were expensive yesterday are no longer. Not begrudging Dougs success or bank balance, as he's earned it with great content and hardwork, but come on Doug, let's see a 10k version.
Imo a 2014 Porsche Panamera is the best, it's the facelift year with mondern taillights so it looks like a mondern car I like it best because it's a sports car first, with actual nice usable back seats and a big open hatchback trunk second
E55 s were reliable in the powertrain but you really want a later W210. The 211 was a similar powertrain but the issue with them is the brakes. They had the brake by wire that Merc put on everything back then and eventually abandoned because it was unreliable and very expensive. Also, the W211 has less back seat room.
All the SL's were SBC brake by wire and if they're fixed by the recall, the brakes work reliably. Problem is some people don't know to take the cars in for the fix.
I think a fun video idea could be cars that were sold in Canada, but not in the US! Stuff like the Mercedes B-Class, Nissan Micra, Pontiac Wave, etc. Very quirky stuff!
We also got the Kia Rondo 2nd gen, Chevrolet Orlando van, newer Kia Forte5 hatch, and the Mercedes A-Class and A35 hatchback, something that the US truly missed out on.
got my '14 Evora S back in September based on your early reviews. Regularly take my little kids (5 and 4)in the back seat for shirt trips. ILOVE this car!
Someone with a Lamborghini LM002 stayed at our hotel last year at Monterey car week. He drove it out of the garage and the engine caught fire! Beware potential owners!
I was actually looking for practical vehicles on a budget. Was thinking MPVs, Wagons...at realistic middle class- affordable prices. Here I am...looking at DOug suggesting Ferraris, Bentleys and Cadillacs... :(
I wanted an Evora S badly. Love the way it looks and the fact that you almost never see them on the road. However, I quickly came to my senses after hearing wild stories about the Lotus dealership experience.
every time I hear anything related to the worlds “Lotus” and “dealership”, I remember Ed Bolian explaining his tactics to selling Lotuses, one of them being literally trying to talk the customer out of buying one. describing how they’re basically road legal track cars with very little in terms of practicality, telling them what they’re getting into, etc, and it just made customers want them more. Very interesting and weird, but apparently worked for them
The Saab 9-5 Aero, available with a 5-speed manual gearbox in sedan or wagon (sport combi) versions. 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 250 hp. Fun to drive and practical.
I bought a 1992 E34 525i Touring, super fun, reliable and really practical. The 1992 model came without the vanoss system so i don't have to worry about that 👍 And the M50B25 is easily tunable
Back in '14 I flew with a guy who's Air Force call sign was "Scooter" and we went to Mobile for a 64 hour layover. He borrowed a locals truck and it was the original Raptor with the 6.2 liter engine, 400 hp. That truck was awesome! Great sound system, I liked the seats, and while it was peppy, I wouldn't call it fast, it is pretty heavy. But if I were to buy a truck, THAT would be the one. Great choice!
I unsubscribed from this channel a while ago. Figured I'd take another look. I think Doug needs to look up the definition of "Practical". I found most of these exact same cars on Cars and Bids. I came hear for good information and I got a commercial.
Funny enough, just this morning I was looking at a $25k used raptor and thinking that it would be awesome and practical. I have been legitimately considering it
Hey Doug, I have been using a 2020 Lotus Evora GT as my Sole car for the last 2 years. (Feb 12th was my anniversary when I bought it NEW at 1100 miles on it). It now has currently 54,700+ Miles on the ODO. It literally its the perfect daily. Fast, nimble, Manual, Mid engine. Is as of right now, the most reliable car i have ever owned. I did 10 Oil changes as of now. Ask me anything.
I generally think reliability is a subset of practicality. If it isn't reliable then it isn't practical, but being reliable does not necessarily mean the car is practical.
Interesting perspective
It makes sense. If you can’t reliably daily drive it then it’s not very practical.
Laughs in Honda element
100%. Lambo, Ferrari, and Porsche, reliable? Nice try
A m1abrams tank is a reliable vehicle. Not practical though.
Doug is the kind of guy who tells his wife the Ferrari 612 he bought is actually a practical family car.
Nah, that's Hoovie.
It's all the family car I need.
This is actually the first time I would accuse him of a clickbait title. I'm only halfway through, and I'm not going to bother with the rest of it. Hey Doug, you wanna join us back down here on Earth?
@@mysterywrecked what do you mean he's not on Earth, did you not see the LM002!🗿
you never bring up the bmw 128 i 2012 to 2013 those cars are really practical and fun man
Doug is the kind of guy to put his own car on a list of interesting cars
His own car that he's selling no doubt, lmao.
He’ll be on his death bed and mentioning his rs2
Wasnt interesting enough to keep it
@@floridaman7 Decisions have to be made when you need the room for the Carrera GT. He explained this in a different video.
At the opposite bro, c’mon
He originally bought it for because it was « fun and practical »
I think it is safe to say doug is in a new tax bracket now after that investment deal and him calling some of these practical
Practical doesn't mean cheap
Edit: Lotus Evora? Now we're just getting trolled
He's delusional
@@jonathanowens2337 If most people can't afford it, it's not that practical. I mean, he had an LM002. Never mind most people. Even most wealthy people have no practical purpose for an LM002. That's purely for collectors and the embarrassingly ostentatious.
This should be called “People with too much money cars.”
“Amazing” and “cool,” sure.
Only about 3-4 on this list are actually practical (in the sense that they have some utility to them). I've never heard "ridiculous", "absurd", "outrageous", and "crazy expensive" in the same sentence as "practical", but Doug succeeded in doing that while describing the Lambo truck. Must be one of Doug's querks and features!
Doug, will you make a video describing the ~20-30 cars you recently said you want to own sometime during your life?
Yes, and make it a long video!
Bruh, he is not gonna inflate the prices of all the cars he wants to buy 😅
I bet he wants that stupid Lamborghini thing and he's trying to convince himself and the rest of us that it's somehow practical.
@@nyzrhnot until he buys them. Then he’ll inflate the price of them. Maybe hype them up for say, 2 to 2 1/2 years lol
@@anAmishGuy i’d put money on the LM002 being on his list
I'm really surprised that no hot hatches made the list. Most of them are 4 door, can seat 4 or 5, the back seats fold down to allow you to haul bigger stuff, and they're generally cheap to buy and cheap to run.
Certainly more practical than a Bentley…
It’s because he sees those as “poor people” cars now that the investment check hit
@@juliennizan3129 He probably just assumes his audience is already aware of those options. Any savvy car guy/gal knows hot hatches are available and great, so what are they getting out of yet another video talking about those same 5 models seen on every other block in every major city?
Yeah, i was thinking that Doug would actualy show practical cars too...
@@Ciphertf2 and more practical than 300ZX.
Doug, I bought a 2004 Bentley Arnage T after watching your video a number of years ago. It ended up actually being the Arnage that Ed Bolian talked about on VinWiki, so it has some RUclips pedigree as well! I've owned it almost 3 years and have had to replace a couple pricey things (rear spheres for shocks, a new hood latch assembly and a new windshield wiper motor) but everything else has been regular/general maintenance and fixing minor cosmetic issues. It looks very close to the Arnage T you reviewed in your video, black with dark blue leather and turned aluminum trim everywhere. It has 61K miles and is my favorite car to take to car shows and Cars and Coffee events here in SW Ohio. Glad it made the list!
1:39 Audi RS2
2:45 Bentley Arnage T
4:04 Cadillac CTS-V
5:12 Ferrari 612
6:46 Ford F-150 Raptor
7:42 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
8:39 Lamborghini LM002
9:26 Lotus Evora
10:36 Mercedes E55 AMG
12:16 Mitsubishi Delica
13:39 Porsche Panamera
15:25 Toyota Land Cruiser
Doug is clueless
Thank you
Thanks!!
How? Because you don’t agree with him?
@@TC-rc1zf yeah what would he know about anything
Surprised you didn't mention the Kia Stinger GT, practical 4-door liftback but still puts out plenty of smiles with a twin turbo V6.
They are finally dropping into very affordable areas, just picked up a 2019 GT2 with a CPO warranty for $33k.
Doug seems pretty salty on Kias since he recently posted a video of cars he owned and did not even mention stinger as one of those cars. His ownership period was short lived though. But I'm sure he is very well aware of this car.
Thanks for including the Panamera! I own a 2010 4S that is beautiful, fun, fast, and hauls everything. We have a roof rack and haul kayaks, bikes, and occasional furniture. On road trips, it is the most comfortable car we have ever traveled in and gets reasonable gas mileage (26-28 hw). For $25-$30K I think it is a true bargain.
Agreed. Right along with with the Panamera, I'd add the vehicle it shares a lot of it's mechanicals and features with, the 958 Cayenne for the same reasons. Reliable (albeit with higher maintenance costs) fun, fast and handles better than a vehicle it's size has any right to. One leg up on the Panamera is that it tows my 23 ft wakeboard boat with ease. I've had an 11 Turbo for 3 1/2 years, and 40k miles. Higher than average maintenance costs on wear items (suspension and brakes) but really only one mechanical issue (water pump) it's now at 120k and I still love it. I've floated the idea of a Panamera for my wife but she's not interested, which is probably best for the pocket book.
Wouldn't call it beautiful, but it is a decent deal with the amount of money they are going for rn.
@@jackdren9974 LOL - OK, there is that... I admit I was not the biggest fan at first.
they are kinda ugly but every time I see a 2010's panamera I can't help but think the driver must be so sensible. it just ticks so many boxes, as if the germans made an attempt at a volvo station wagon
How easy and affordable when time to visit the mechanic?
I've never driven a car in my life but surely hot hatches are the perfect example of these? A used Focus ST or Golf GTI would be great.
Doug is the type of guy to put a weird, extremely rare, terrible Italian SUV on a Practical and Fun cars list
I love the Panamera. I shopped for 1 but eventually ended up getting a 2018 Kia Stinger, which I don't regret.
For me, a big part of practicality is overall cost of ownership and that kicks out 80% of this list right off the bat. A practical car should cost no more than $500 per year to maintain, especially if you’re doing the work yourself.
$500/year? 2 oil changes and brakes can cost double that. But your fundamental point stands.
Practical cars for the rich I guess.
no one came here hoping to find out what a big part for you is, this isn't your channel this video isn't about you
@@yungrichnbroke5199 An oil change is $40 to do yourself. Bake pads and rotors for a practical car cost less than $250 on RockAuto for solid quality parts. And you're not replacing brakes every year. If you are, you're doing something wrong.
People should also know that just because these old powerhouse German cars are relatively reliable, there running cost are still going to be very high. For example, regular maintenance in a old Panamera is still extremely expensive. Don't confuse reliability with running cost!
Yea, Porsche for example makes bulletproof cars in terms of reliability and quality, but you can’t just go to your local auto parts store and snag a maintenance item for $20
This was very helpful Doug! Could you make one on cheap good quality used cars for teens/new drivers?
They won't be cheap if he makes a list!!
I recommend a 2005 range rover supercharged
@@StreamerBTW99 lmao
Toyota and Honda will be in my list
@@StreamerBTW99 2006-2008 Range Rover supercharged are actually very reliable.
Good video Doug. There are a lot more besides the ones you mentioned.
- VW Golf GTI/R 4dr
- GMC Typhoon/Syclone
- Audi RS3/RS4/RS5/RS6/S7
- BMW Wagons in general
- Chevy Silverado/Trailblazer/HHR SS
- Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
- Ferrari FF
- Kia Stinger GT (3.3)
- Lexus IS F
- Mazdaspeed 3/6
- Subaru WRX STI
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
- Porsche Macan/Cayenne (S, 4S or Turbo)
- Dodge RAM SRT10
- Jeep XJ/ZJ
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The Panamera 4S is a solid choice. It's fun, fast, comfortable, reliable, practical and feels very safe on icy country roads in Northern Sweden. I have a fiance and two kids and we often go on long trips, this car never felt impractical nor boring
Is it really reliable though?
@@SergioMenaGTS I think the important thing to remember is context. Is it going to be reliable compared to a Toyota or a Honda? Of course not. But as far as German luxury cars go it falls on the upper end of the reliability spectrum amongst it's luxury car brethren.
Doug I’m sure everyone would love an in-depth video on how Cars n Bids came to life. From the idea’s inception, to hiring employees, building the site, everything
NOPE
9:58 I use to work at a Lotus dealership and we actually had a good customer of ours with an Evora that ordered his with the intention of daily driving it and he had a kids seat in the back all the time. If your kids are young it's actually quite doable
As a baby I was driven around in a Triumph TR2 , 'practical family transport' right there.
Anyone else just watch every video Doug makes? I enjoy supporting his channel and always learn something at the same time
If Bentley Arnage, Lamborghini LM002 and Ferrari 612 are practical cars, I start to wonder what 'practical' means in Doug's dictionary.
It basically means Doug has contorted his frame into the back seat and lived to tell the tale.
Since the practicality section of the DougScore includes fuel economy, I question the LM002's presence in this list of *practical* and fun used cars
The Delica was actually sold in the US briefly (named the Mitsubishi Van), but not as 4wd and not as many features
What is Mitsubishi Van? Seemingly kinda downgraded FORD TRANSIT VAN actually.
My favorite practical and fun car? Either one of the ones I own: Infiniti FX. A 370z that is a crossover and very luxurious with an optional Japanese V8. Ford Flex Ecoboost. Looks like your dad's old Volvo but it's literally got a raptor engine in it.
Absolutely love these videos, keep making more like this alongside your car review videos!
I have a 2011 Panamera Turbo because of your videos about the car. It's the perfect fast family hauler.
I love how every Sunday’s these days on your channel is conversation pieces. These are good to watch and get your takes not just car reviews! ❤🎉
For me the biggest concern with practicality is the ground clearance. I don't mind giving my saloon a few scratches or scrapes but sometimes the place you want to go to with your family simply don't have any roads and you have to be concerned with leaving a tailpipe or two behind.
Yo for real. I see old normal cars from the 70s or such and they look like body on frame 4x4s with how much ground clearance they have compared to normal sedans today. Our infrastructure is falling apart. Idk why they build cars deisgned for ultra smooth new roads when most of us ain't getting that.
Plus living in the foot hills of the Appalachia Mts doesn't help. Many roads suddenly incline or decline. You can see all the gouges in the road where the sedans plowed into it
No wonder people buy crossovers. Most aren't going offroading but they can at least manage our horrid roads. Some crossovers do have worst clearance than sedans to be fair. But overall, it reminds me of cars from the early 20th century.
@@baronvonjo1929 what about Dome ZERO?
Whenever I think of interesting and practical I always think of the Altezza/Lexus IS, for some reason I really like it's character (oh and knowing it's engine)
Very overvalued tho
@@stupidvideos1449definitely. Mfers want 15K for an is300 with over 200k and spew nothing but "mY tOyoTa ReLiAbILIty"
Love them but they've been all destroyed by the tuner community.
Doug, this list is ridiculous. I love it.
“Practical” I actually fell for it 😂 I think this video released a bit early, it’s not April yet!
Doug is the kind of guy who makes a list of practical cars that does not include even one practical car.
I'm going to quote Inigo Montoya on Doug's use of the word "practical":
“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” -Inigo Montoya,
I hope Doug's Land Cruiser isn't watching this because Doug just gave it the kiss of death. He said he plans on owning it for a really long time. Doug's RS2 and Defender remember hearing those same words right before they had a "for sale" sign slapped on them.
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Doug is the kind of guy who floats in the air when he smells pie on a windowsill
That’s a unique one
My wife wanted a family car and I wanted a fun car. So we settled on one that Doug missed on his list. A Maserati GranTurismo(2011 GT C)! It's fast, fun, affordable to maintain, reliable, and it has plenty of room for 4 people! Oh, and did I mention the noise it makes!!!
I have had it now for 4 years and had zero issues and absolutely no regrets.
Why would you not include Fiesta/Focus ST/RS, GTI, Golf R, and other cars built specifically for this purpose on your list? They are the definition of fun, practical & reasonably priced.
Or even the fiat 500 abarth and mini Cooper. Yes maintenance on a mini can get a bit pricey, but still affordable and practical while also being super fun to drive. Not unreasonably expensive to maintain luxury cars that also cost $80k on the low end. 😕 most viewers can probably manage $30k or less.
I’ve always loved loved loved loved loved loved the 612ever since we saw Jeremy taking on that challenge to the ski area years ago
Another fun one is the 97-06 wrangler. I was an anti suv/off road guy, but had a convertible rav4 and decided to try a TJ Wrangler after selling the Toyota.
I've never had this much fun in any of my other cars other than my C5 Z06 (which I sold because I only drove it 500 miles a year because I use motorcycles instead during summer)
Mercury Marauder.- fast (enough) 4 door, huge trunk, easy and cheap to fix, bullet proof drivetrain.
Volvo S60R, V70R, and the turbocharged P1 chassis Volvos(C30, S40, V50) are all extremely affordable and sporty daily drivers!
Doug is the kind of guy to put $100K+ cars on a list of practical used cars.
I just realized that we have different definitions of the word, "practical".
Honorable mention: the original Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. They’re a cheap used SUV with the hottest V8 Chrysler made at the time, the 6.4 Hemi.
Did he really just put a photo of an LM002 and "practical" together? LMAO
Most of these cars...“Amazing”...yes, "Cool"....ok...."Quirky"....I agree...."Practical ?"....This car may break down alot....expect high maintenance ....may have reliability issues.....err....NO. Doug's opinion of a "Practical" car and mine are obviously different.
No problem still love this channel, still subscribed.
This last summer I switched out my G37 for a B8.5 Audi SQ5 and let me tell you as far as fun practicality goes the SQ is great. The supercharged 3.0 is very strong and now at stage 1 ECU and TCU it’s just all the more
What tuning company did you end up using? I was going to replace my crashed 9.5 S4 with a SQ5 but didn't want to part with S4 again
I personally hate the driving position of Q5s but even the non-S Q5 handles pretty well for an SUV
@M67v I drove a Q5 for a loaner car, but I don't remember the seating position. Is it more chair like and less bucket on the floor feeling?
@@aaron5222 The steering column reminds me of a school bus and my head is slightly behind the B-pillar. If I lower the seat it helps out a bit, but overall it feels awkward and somewhat confined. I should mention I drove a 2010 model.
Also the backseats were tight for some reason.
@@aaron5222 I went 034 for the tunes
LOTUS.... Lot's of trouble, usually serious!
I would like to see the list of fun practical cars that do not cost a fortune. Like, in the range from 5 000 to 15 000 $
Cool is cool because of rarity
Practical means you can use it daily and take it to the grocery store
1) 1st gen manual Taurus SHO
2) Jeep Wrangler TJ Rubicon
3) Acura integra type R
4) STI Forester
5) Terminator mustang Cobra
6) SVT Lighting
7) Supra Turbo
8) Nissan GT-R
9) GMC Typhoon
10) Chevy (Holden) SS
This video has a very strong "Doug has these for sale on cars and bids" feeling to it, almost to the point that I wonder if it shouldn't be labeled as sponsored content.
Hey Doug, are you ever gonna make videos on the Cars and Bids channel any more? I miss them😢 Anyway, keep doing what you’re doing!!!
The thumbnail for this particular video is one of the funniest I've ever seen.
Bentley Arnage T you say... 🤔
The Duality of "Reliability"
Doug DeMuro: if it can move it's a dead-reliable practical vehicle
Scotty Kilmer: if it needs an oil change it's an unreliable hunk of junk money pit
Hmm, I typically include reliability with practicality and I feel like Doug missed the mark on a lot of these. 😂
Key word "I"
So YOU. Most don't confuse reliability with practicality.
You're not gonna get a silverado and say "oh it's super practical" when in reality you mean "reliable" which they aren't so much.
@@youstolemyhandleyoutwat check the rest of the comments. General consensus seems to be how Doug missed the mark on this one
I agree. Reliability is #1 when considering a vehicle practical. It doesn't matter how good it is if you can't count on it. I wanted something Wrangler-ish and ended up with an FJ Cruiser because of reliability concerns with used Jeeps ,Land Rovers, etc.
Early 2000's Silverados (pre AFM) are built like an anvil and incredibly reliable also. I have an '02 2500HD 4x4 with 240k miles and never been into the engine farther than a water pump. Transmission original also, only 1 filter and fluid swap. Change the fluids, keep it greased, exercise regularly.
The cars on this list are collector cars with a back seat. Nothing more
@@youstolemyhandleyoutwat Yes, it's my opinion that a vehicle that's got a high rate of leaving you and your family/belongings stranded is not practical. I mean, a vehicle's main purpose is to fulfill transport so how can reliability not be considered???
@@youstolemyhandleyoutwat That's not the original commenter said. He didn't say all reliable vehicles are practical. He said all practical cars have to be reliable
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He'll show you all the features
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And make you laugh with stories
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He's the type of guy who knows
Every detail of a car
From the engine to the paint
And everything bizarre
He'll take you for a ride
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And make you feel like you're
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For cars that are strange and funny
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Doug is the kind of guy to make a list of practical fun cars with a car that he says will “break down all the time.”
And another that is “terrible car, horrible to drive, unreliable.”
Doug is the kind of guy to call a Raptor "massive"
Doug the kind of guy to suggest 12 practical, fun cars.... First one 80k.
I think that Porsche Carrera he just bought has altered his brain on what he thinks fun practical cars are.
@@gregorytolson1648 when your bank balance suddenly increases, things that were expensive yesterday are no longer. Not begrudging Dougs success or bank balance, as he's earned it with great content and hardwork, but come on Doug, let's see a 10k version.
Imo a 2014 Porsche Panamera is the best, it's the facelift year with mondern taillights so it looks like a mondern car
I like it best because it's a sports car first, with actual nice usable back seats and a big open hatchback trunk second
That large wire hitting doug's account changed what he considers a value.
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3:40 "dont actually do this, but it would be incredibly fun" classic Doug to say that kind of stuff😂😂
At the lower price point - you can’t go wrong with an E90 330i manual; rwd, manual gearbox, four doors. 155mph flat out.
12 *practical* , fun used cars!
*immediately starts with a Bentley*
Doug is a type of guy who thinks about other people having fun with their families
2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 Manual 6-Speed. Spacious, fun to drive, great mpg, reliable, higher ride height for ground clearance and visibility.
E55 s were reliable in the powertrain but you really want a later W210. The 211 was a similar powertrain but the issue with them is the brakes. They had the brake by wire that Merc put on everything back then and eventually abandoned because it was unreliable and very expensive. Also, the W211 has less back seat room.
All the SL's were SBC brake by wire and if they're fixed by the recall, the brakes work reliably. Problem is some people don't know to take the cars in for the fix.
The Delica is my childhood. Absolutely fantastic van.
I think a fun video idea could be cars that were sold in Canada, but not in the US! Stuff like the Mercedes B-Class, Nissan Micra, Pontiac Wave, etc. Very quirky stuff!
We also got the Kia Rondo 2nd gen, Chevrolet Orlando van, newer Kia Forte5 hatch, and the Mercedes A-Class and A35 hatchback, something that the US truly missed out on.
got my '14 Evora S back in September based on your early reviews. Regularly take my little kids (5 and 4)in the back seat for shirt trips. ILOVE this car!
I Allways Love Doug is the type of guy jokes ,People Forget In middle , but im Glad it Started Now
Doug you’re an amazing creator but this ain’t it chief
Someone with a Lamborghini LM002 stayed at our hotel last year at Monterey car week. He drove it out of the garage and the engine caught fire! Beware potential owners!
I’m glad you mentioned this I’ve been considering a vintage Corvette. I really got a stick to the Trans Am for that backseat space.
I was actually looking for practical vehicles on a budget. Was thinking MPVs, Wagons...at realistic middle class- affordable prices. Here I am...looking at DOug suggesting Ferraris, Bentleys and Cadillacs... :(
I wanted an Evora S badly. Love the way it looks and the fact that you almost never see them on the road. However, I quickly came to my senses after hearing wild stories about the Lotus dealership experience.
every time I hear anything related to the worlds “Lotus” and “dealership”, I remember Ed Bolian explaining his tactics to selling Lotuses, one of them being literally trying to talk the customer out of buying one. describing how they’re basically road legal track cars with very little in terms of practicality, telling them what they’re getting into, etc, and it just made customers want them more. Very interesting and weird, but apparently worked for them
we don't care, this isn't about you
@@slowery43 Life will get better for you one day.
The Saab 9-5 Aero, available with a 5-speed manual gearbox in sedan or wagon (sport combi) versions. 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 250 hp. Fun to drive and practical.
Good luck finding an lm002 for cheap
He never said it had to be cheap
I remember they used to be 100k
It’s not that kind of video.
@@StreamerBTW99 oops, my bad
@@DroidzandBrix It's all good
I bought a 1992 E34 525i Touring, super fun, reliable and really practical.
The 1992 model came without the vanoss system so i don't have to worry about that
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And the M50B25 is easily tunable
Doug is the type of guy.... just felt like saying that. All is know is Doug is the man!
The Evora does not have 4 seats. If you think it has 4 seats, you have not seen an Evora. The Subaru Brat is more of a 4 seater than an Evora
I love that Doug considers Ferraris and Bentleys "practical". 😆
3:41 "So ballin'"
Love the lm002 fun off-roader in forza. Still is pretty quick on par with a 1st gen raptor.
Forza Horizon... Where the rest of us go to drive cool cars
This video was more of a feature doc, superb background info!
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@@Yksisuuntainen the joke went over your head
@@mattmekhaeil my bad, yes, my brain autocorrected it lol
I can't wait for that Volvo review! Always great!
I love Doug, but when is a used Ferrari or Bentley practical??
Back in '14 I flew with a guy who's Air Force call sign was "Scooter" and we went to Mobile for a 64 hour layover. He borrowed a locals truck and it was the original Raptor with the 6.2 liter engine, 400 hp. That truck was awesome! Great sound system, I liked the seats, and while it was peppy, I wouldn't call it fast, it is pretty heavy. But if I were to buy a truck, THAT would be the one.
Great choice!
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Doug is the kind of guy to make videos for the kind of guy that leaves comments about the kind of guy he is.
Doug's the type of guy to find these cars practical
Kind of surprised to not see a Grand Cherokee SRT. i know Doug is a fan of them.
I was expecting to see the Ferrari FF on the list. I'd take an FF over the 612 any day.
Thank you dude. Just thank you
As the owner of a V1 CTS-V with that wonderful LS6 engine, I've been waiting for you to talk about it so it will rise in value faster.
I unsubscribed from this channel a while ago. Figured I'd take another look. I think Doug needs to look up the definition of "Practical". I found most of these exact same cars on Cars and Bids. I came hear for good information and I got a commercial.
Funny enough, just this morning I was looking at a $25k used raptor and thinking that it would be awesome and practical. I have been legitimately considering it
Hey Doug, I have been using a 2020 Lotus Evora GT as my Sole car for the last 2 years. (Feb 12th was my anniversary when I bought it NEW at 1100 miles on it). It now has currently 54,700+ Miles on the ODO. It literally its the perfect daily. Fast, nimble, Manual, Mid engine. Is as of right now, the most reliable car i have ever owned. I did 10 Oil changes as of now.
Ask me anything.