The Reliability and Value of Classic Cars

As we explore the world of classic cars, it's essential to consider their reliability and value over time. A head glascott on a Range Rover every two hundred thousand miles is a common phenomenon that highlights the importance of maintenance and upkeep. The Range Rover in question was a 1999 model, which may seem like a long way back, but its reliability issues are still relevant today.

The problem with older cars like the Range Rover is that they can be prone to breakdowns due to wear and tear. In this case, the head gaskets were a major issue, as were the cooling system problems. These issues can be costly to repair, especially if you're not prepared for them. However, it's worth noting that some cars are more reliable than others, even within the same model year.

For example, consider the Ford F-150 King Ranch with a 6-liter Powerstroke engine. This truck is often referred to as "bulletproof" due to its ruggedness and reliability. However, even with this reputation, issues can still arise. The cooling system, for instance, can be prone to problems, especially if it's not properly maintained.

One of the most iconic classic cars is the Bentley Flying Spur Speed. This vehicle was designed to reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour and features a massive engine that makes it a true marvel of engineering. However, its complexity and design make it difficult to repair and maintain. The transmission tunnel, for instance, is so tight that vacuum lines are only accessible by dropping the entire engine. This makes repairs a nightmare, especially for those who aren't familiar with the car's inner workings.

The Bentley Flying Spur Speed is just one example of a classic car that can be challenging to work on. Many European cars from the 2000s and 1990s share similar issues due to their complex designs and advanced technology. These challenges are often overlooked by car enthusiasts who buy these vehicles in hopes of finding hidden gems.

In reality, most classic cars will require some level of maintenance and repair over time. However, with the right knowledge and preparation, it's possible to extend the life of a classic car and ensure that it runs smoothly for years to come. Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a novice enthusiast, understanding the quirks and challenges of classic cars can help you make informed purchasing decisions and enjoy your ownership experience.

For those who are new to classic cars, there's no better way to learn than through personal experience. Many car enthusiasts have discovered rare gems by taking a chance on underpriced vehicles that require some TLC to get them running smoothly. While it's true that owning a classic car can be expensive and time-consuming, the rewards far outweigh the costs.

As we explore the world of classic cars, it's essential to remember that each vehicle has its unique character and charm. Whether you're drawn to the reliability of a vintage truck or the speed of a legendary sports car, there's no denying the allure of owning a piece of automotive history. And while some classic cars may require more maintenance than others, they all offer a chance to experience the thrill of driving something truly special.

For many car enthusiasts, the value of a classic car goes far beyond its monetary worth. It's about the memories and experiences that come with owning a vehicle that's been around for decades. Whether you're cruising down the highway in your vintage sedan or exploring the countryside in your trusty off-road rig, a classic car is more than just a mode of transportation – it's a companion on life's journey.

In conclusion, classic cars offer a unique blend of style, reliability, and history that can't be found in newer vehicles. While they may require more maintenance and repair over time, the rewards are well worth the effort. Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a novice enthusiast, understanding the quirks and challenges of classic cars is essential to enjoying your ownership experience.

So, if you're thinking of buying a classic car, don't be afraid to take a chance on something unique and underpriced. With the right knowledge and preparation, you can extend the life of your vehicle and enjoy the thrill of driving something truly special. And who knows – you may just discover a rare gem that will become your new favorite companion on the road.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhi I'm Doug demure oh and I'm Tyler of who V's garage hey today it's another rousing episode rousing movie and Doug talk about cars yes so let's talk about cars yes yes somebody did we darling I don't know 50 it's too many too many okay yeah another yes you want me to throw an introduction we're talking about cars that we would recommend that you buy if they were reliable if only used cars that we would have but we can't because they're not reliable you know that really hasn't stopped me from buying them right that's the problem is Tyler doesn't care if they're reliable but this is huge cars that you would like recommend that would be great like everybody would agree these are great if only they worked what is your pretty much any BMW of the 90s and 2000's right the e46 m3 correct we had a lot of problems ether 9 m5 yeah it's a great car great car I can't have one really impossible zone and you know what's coming if you have one of those right and you put up with it anyway because it's cool but imagine if you didn't have to put up with it oh god it would be a great car you can't touch with the 10 foot well no and and how about those the 10 m5 and m6 is yes those are famously problematic yes including entire like angel spent of burying the whole thing we'll go that's a not just the m5 m6 is even the lower models the forty fives in the 50s they would be awesome cars except especially they have the manual ones the 645 yeah yeah that would be yes totally yes those had rough that was a rough era I mean knew they were fine but now ten years old 15 years old for the Z 39 and 5s there they can be kind of difficult onyx electronic vanos yes I'm frame in some of these the frame there's SMG how seals the bottom ins yeah those would be cool but but imagine having a v10 m5 yeah especially as cheap as they are oh yeah but the problem of course is if they were reliable it wouldn't have gotten this cheap right that's it and that brings us to Maserati yes you're famous now for the Maserati and the toothpaste on the door yeah that was might one of my crowning moments and don't you think that they're like the Gran Turismo the earliest coupé and spider I actually provide thought that I think the Gran Turismo is a weird-looking car yeah you agree with that I I like it yeah just definitely from the profile it's it's weird the Front's cool I like it from the front regardless they're in the 30s high 20s yeah I mean if that was a reliable car I have a Maserati the high 20s it's only like eight years old voles one or nine years old right there they're bad though friend bought one and the differential went out within 200 miles of a buy and it was just horrible it's like five grand the ones that work the previous generation like the Quattroporte with another right scooping the spider those are really cheap really cheap yeah like 1015 mm-hmm if those are matter that was reliable magic you can have a convertible Maserati or Maserati coupe for 15 and it War I but can you imagine cuz what what is that what is the pumps for the f1 they don't make them anymore you can't get them anymore they have to be programmed to the car so if this pump inside your f1 transmission goes bad your car is totaled you just walk away that's what happens a lot of these cars that actually happens they literally are totaled and they go for parts what happens at the auction and people stay away from this thing except me yeah but yes mostly yeah there's nobody wants to put up with this anymore and those old f1 transitions are so clunky that like by modern standards on Drive it's interesting someone hasn't come up with like a conversion yet I would think especially as so many any kind of conversion it could be inexpensive enough the cars aren't valuable enough to spend 20 or 15 to convert it yeah but that didn't stop people from doing the small-block Chevy swaps on the old Jaguars back in the 70s and 80s what else rs 603 rs6 all time great beautiful terribly unreliable transmission problems and almost immediately but that was a cool car very cool would have one of those for me the paint the p-38 Range Rovers remember the Range Rover last the end of the 90s early 2000s the one before the live the one after the class of that is in my opinon but horribly unreliable and to the point where there's no land rover deal in the country that doesn't have a row of abandoned ones mine has like literally and like their four rows in their back lot and one row is p38 with head gaskets yep yes and heater core and that you know and it's the only a 2,000 dollar repair but like the cars only worth three I'm not doing that right well and then you do it and then you have to do it you okay great head gasket goes back like a number stays the inline six is you know all that's okay yeah did the head glascott once every two hundred thousand miles right Range Rover two years done we're than you're doing it again yeah that was probably that car was even nineteen it doesn't even have to be as reliable as a Land Cruiser if that car was even just a little reliable I would they would shoot up in value like the classics are starting to like that would be really really cool I got a truck won the the six litre powerstroke f-150 King Ranch yeah super cheap like the Duramax version is thirty grand in that year and because it's a six liter which was what they have like a forest like that what was the problem with those uh everything but yeah it was just it was just way under built that so that yeah the head gaskets would blow the cooling system just could not keep up with with with him either and it was just a that is true and that's known on that vehicle right excursion as well yeah they even call it a bulletproof even if you buy one where they say only bulletproof do it which means they did all the conversion the beep of the cooling system the beef your head gaskets they still blow up but it's such a cool truck especially the King Ranch with that raw leather you know oh yeah just the smell of it smells like cows or Macs is more reliable it's nothing but they don't it doesn't it's not a King Ranch the King Ranch was so much cooler than anything Chevy and dodge was doing everything what we could you had branded leather stamped branded cow leather if you could get a Continental GT that actually ran right I mean didn't still in so much pain over that I just don't know well I mean it was a bizarre decision that you made it was an accident I didn't mean to buy one that was that bad well when you buy that if you buy enough cheapest in the country you're gonna end up with a taking a $20,000 hit on a car you drove for 30 miles yeah but listen I would have done it I would have done it yeah Dolly's got a nice CP Oh one year unlimited that's that's great for you work out so why don't we get on our nod that's another car that beyond I would have loved to have gotten our knowledge but then I saw this one and it was so cheap and I thought I was gonna get a post sale inspection and it didn't work out right but we could yeah if that car actually works that would be great but that there's another thing so many things totally just in a little bit that I've right that's the thing that would be cool those were incredible cars they were and the 200 mile per hour and a giant sedan is all it's insane when I worked at Bentley dealer when I was in college and this Flying Spur speed had just come out remember that mm-hmm that I always told myself was the car I would get if I could get a daily driver and had infinite money yeah Oh 506 there's them in the 30s really easy to find crazy yes nuts it just doesn't make any sense and tell you you see what happens like the the vacuum lines are part plastic and then are in the transmission tunnel and the only way to access them is to just drop the entire engine just because everything's so tight in there and that's just everything like that's it's like a it's like a Ferrari major for repairs except the engine was not designed to be dropped out right it's it's a nightmare so the answer is there are many cars almost all European mm-hmm from the 2000s and 90s that we would buy I recommend to people if only we could you could get some life out of them really I would recommend them anyway but Tyler would get by them anyway I just tailored buy them anyway and then he'll they'll break and it'll be a bad situation for him and everybody else means well I don't suggest doing that ever again you all seem to like it when it happens so at least somebody's getting entertainment entertainment someone else is paying for it and that's really the goal with YouTube I wish somebody else was paying for well in my case someone else is paying for and that's you i watch you pay for yes I will never make money on YouTube well but I will get entertained we all will well I was an old Chevy salesman so you just had to say hello because people that's how people right like they would I was a Chevy dealer and so the owner of the chevy dealership when someone says over to go look at the GM sees we would we were supposed to say if we didn't say it we would get in trouble we would have to say oh you want to buy those catfish looking things cuz they had the eyes and the mouth like a catfish if we didn't say it we would get in troublehi I'm Doug demure oh and I'm Tyler of who V's garage hey today it's another rousing episode rousing movie and Doug talk about cars yes so let's talk about cars yes yes somebody did we darling I don't know 50 it's too many too many okay yeah another yes you want me to throw an introduction we're talking about cars that we would recommend that you buy if they were reliable if only used cars that we would have but we can't because they're not reliable you know that really hasn't stopped me from buying them right that's the problem is Tyler doesn't care if they're reliable but this is huge cars that you would like recommend that would be great like everybody would agree these are great if only they worked what is your pretty much any BMW of the 90s and 2000's right the e46 m3 correct we had a lot of problems ether 9 m5 yeah it's a great car great car I can't have one really impossible zone and you know what's coming if you have one of those right and you put up with it anyway because it's cool but imagine if you didn't have to put up with it oh god it would be a great car you can't touch with the 10 foot well no and and how about those the 10 m5 and m6 is yes those are famously problematic yes including entire like angel spent of burying the whole thing we'll go that's a not just the m5 m6 is even the lower models the forty fives in the 50s they would be awesome cars except especially they have the manual ones the 645 yeah yeah that would be yes totally yes those had rough that was a rough era I mean knew they were fine but now ten years old 15 years old for the Z 39 and 5s there they can be kind of difficult onyx electronic vanos yes I'm frame in some of these the frame there's SMG how seals the bottom ins yeah those would be cool but but imagine having a v10 m5 yeah especially as cheap as they are oh yeah but the problem of course is if they were reliable it wouldn't have gotten this cheap right that's it and that brings us to Maserati yes you're famous now for the Maserati and the toothpaste on the door yeah that was might one of my crowning moments and don't you think that they're like the Gran Turismo the earliest coupé and spider I actually provide thought that I think the Gran Turismo is a weird-looking car yeah you agree with that I I like it yeah just definitely from the profile it's it's weird the Front's cool I like it from the front regardless they're in the 30s high 20s yeah I mean if that was a reliable car I have a Maserati the high 20s it's only like eight years old voles one or nine years old right there they're bad though friend bought one and the differential went out within 200 miles of a buy and it was just horrible it's like five grand the ones that work the previous generation like the Quattroporte with another right scooping the spider those are really cheap really cheap yeah like 1015 mm-hmm if those are matter that was reliable magic you can have a convertible Maserati or Maserati coupe for 15 and it War I but can you imagine cuz what what is that what is the pumps for the f1 they don't make them anymore you can't get them anymore they have to be programmed to the car so if this pump inside your f1 transmission goes bad your car is totaled you just walk away that's what happens a lot of these cars that actually happens they literally are totaled and they go for parts what happens at the auction and people stay away from this thing except me yeah but yes mostly yeah there's nobody wants to put up with this anymore and those old f1 transitions are so clunky that like by modern standards on Drive it's interesting someone hasn't come up with like a conversion yet I would think especially as so many any kind of conversion it could be inexpensive enough the cars aren't valuable enough to spend 20 or 15 to convert it yeah but that didn't stop people from doing the small-block Chevy swaps on the old Jaguars back in the 70s and 80s what else rs 603 rs6 all time great beautiful terribly unreliable transmission problems and almost immediately but that was a cool car very cool would have one of those for me the paint the p-38 Range Rovers remember the Range Rover last the end of the 90s early 2000s the one before the live the one after the class of that is in my opinon but horribly unreliable and to the point where there's no land rover deal in the country that doesn't have a row of abandoned ones mine has like literally and like their four rows in their back lot and one row is p38 with head gaskets yep yes and heater core and that you know and it's the only a 2,000 dollar repair but like the cars only worth three I'm not doing that right well and then you do it and then you have to do it you okay great head gasket goes back like a number stays the inline six is you know all that's okay yeah did the head glascott once every two hundred thousand miles right Range Rover two years done we're than you're doing it again yeah that was probably that car was even nineteen it doesn't even have to be as reliable as a Land Cruiser if that car was even just a little reliable I would they would shoot up in value like the classics are starting to like that would be really really cool I got a truck won the the six litre powerstroke f-150 King Ranch yeah super cheap like the Duramax version is thirty grand in that year and because it's a six liter which was what they have like a forest like that what was the problem with those uh everything but yeah it was just it was just way under built that so that yeah the head gaskets would blow the cooling system just could not keep up with with with him either and it was just a that is true and that's known on that vehicle right excursion as well yeah they even call it a bulletproof even if you buy one where they say only bulletproof do it which means they did all the conversion the beep of the cooling system the beef your head gaskets they still blow up but it's such a cool truck especially the King Ranch with that raw leather you know oh yeah just the smell of it smells like cows or Macs is more reliable it's nothing but they don't it doesn't it's not a King Ranch the King Ranch was so much cooler than anything Chevy and dodge was doing everything what we could you had branded leather stamped branded cow leather if you could get a Continental GT that actually ran right I mean didn't still in so much pain over that I just don't know well I mean it was a bizarre decision that you made it was an accident I didn't mean to buy one that was that bad well when you buy that if you buy enough cheapest in the country you're gonna end up with a taking a $20,000 hit on a car you drove for 30 miles yeah but listen I would have done it I would have done it yeah Dolly's got a nice CP Oh one year unlimited that's that's great for you work out so why don't we get on our nod that's another car that beyond I would have loved to have gotten our knowledge but then I saw this one and it was so cheap and I thought I was gonna get a post sale inspection and it didn't work out right but we could yeah if that car actually works that would be great but that there's another thing so many things totally just in a little bit that I've right that's the thing that would be cool those were incredible cars they were and the 200 mile per hour and a giant sedan is all it's insane when I worked at Bentley dealer when I was in college and this Flying Spur speed had just come out remember that mm-hmm that I always told myself was the car I would get if I could get a daily driver and had infinite money yeah Oh 506 there's them in the 30s really easy to find crazy yes nuts it just doesn't make any sense and tell you you see what happens like the the vacuum lines are part plastic and then are in the transmission tunnel and the only way to access them is to just drop the entire engine just because everything's so tight in there and that's just everything like that's it's like a it's like a Ferrari major for repairs except the engine was not designed to be dropped out right it's it's a nightmare so the answer is there are many cars almost all European mm-hmm from the 2000s and 90s that we would buy I recommend to people if only we could you could get some life out of them really I would recommend them anyway but Tyler would get by them anyway I just tailored buy them anyway and then he'll they'll break and it'll be a bad situation for him and everybody else means well I don't suggest doing that ever again you all seem to like it when it happens so at least somebody's getting entertainment entertainment someone else is paying for it and that's really the goal with YouTube I wish somebody else was paying for well in my case someone else is paying for and that's you i watch you pay for yes I will never make money on YouTube well but I will get entertained we all will well I was an old Chevy salesman so you just had to say hello because people that's how people right like they would I was a Chevy dealer and so the owner of the chevy dealership when someone says over to go look at the GM sees we would we were supposed to say if we didn't say it we would get in trouble we would have to say oh you want to buy those catfish looking things cuz they had the eyes and the mouth like a catfish if we didn't say it we would get in trouble\n"