Comments by "itsnotme07" (@itsnotme07) on "VINwiki" channel.

  1. Note to self, do not refinance/sell/lease back the wife's car without telling her. LOL
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  2. Hoovie, if you're reading these comments. Congrats on escaping the Cybertruck....what a cluster that's become! 2nd, Keep the Model S Plaid. It's cheap, it's fun, it's comfy, and to all those others commenting....get a job. One more suggestion....go make nice with that dealer you stole the Lyriq from....they could use a friend right about now.
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  3. It doesn't matter how cheap it was/is/will be because Ed will shrewdly negotiate them down to zero. LOL
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  4. I hear you Car Wizard, but for me, your shop did not look bad in my eyes with the Apollo 911 build. Unfortunate that Tyler didn't mention the 2nd track day, but he probably thought it was good, because when it leaves the Car Wizard, it IS good. Blame it on the kit engineering or lack thereof. No doubt this time around he probably could track it and it will be awesome. So glad you didn't just kick him out of your shop after that blown LS. Good friends shouldn't let fun/work/money come in between them. When does the Car Wizard get his own show? Haha. Other than on YouTube.
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  5. "There is a great tree right over there in that corner and you could just smack right into it". Subtle.... One of the things I like about Hoovie's channel is, he's like myself...knows enough to be dangerous with tools and also knows it's cheaper to pay the professional once than to try to fix it 6 times yourself before having to bring it to the professional anyways. I call it the "normal way" to bring a car back. Now...I don't buy hoopties anymore and my rides...are wicked reliable because I pay for the regular maintenance. I look at "modern cars" and I'm kinda not interested in "upgrading" anytime soon because of the cost. Great video though!
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  6. Good on BaT to do what they could to "make things right". Even better it was sold to someone who could "make money" off the deception....so it's not that bad of a hit. From what I've seen, when this Superbird is done, it's going to be pretty bad aZZ!! Well it already is, but when it's fully running right....that's what I'm saying. Vroommm!!
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  7. 7 engines? Wow! My 1988 Dodge Daytona was almost a Lemon in Massachusetts...for the clutch. But on their last attempt (after 5 already in a year), they finally figured it out and corrected it. The car went another 130k+ miles after that without a hint of failure. During the failures, the dealer and Chrysler rep kept telling me I didn't know how to drive a stick. NOT! Cool stuff Steve and Ed!
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  8. Admit it Ed....you screwed the pooch on purpose here with the valuations. LOL And it was/is FUNNY!!
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  9. Never ever considered marrying someone for their license plate. Things that make you want to go to Prince Edward Island?! I agree on Doug's license plate collection. Lots of time and probably money went into that wall. I decided to create a "personal" one from plates I've had over the years..and I've picked up a few "cute" ones...but my current "claim to fame" is I have a Boston Celtics (bought), Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots plate. As you say...low numbers. I was in the initial 1500 run for the Bruins plate. Initial 10000 for the Patriots plate...so what's that worth? $50? haha.
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  10. That Mazda just didn't want to leave you Car Wizard! I agree though....people, if you can't afford to pay for your car repairs...don't bring your car to the shop! And that first owner never fully paid the seller? WOW!
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  11. Maybe it's me, but where in there did he actually "beat" this ticket? Filing a complaint...sure, got it, but the officer not showing up doesn't mean he beat the ticket. Just means he won by dismissal.
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  12. LOL As a former Avis employee, I can say your story, while a bit much, is nowhere NEAR the winner on what customers do to rental cars, let alone car guys. But wicked funny for sure!
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  13. Yes, don't go all Johnny/Michelle Damon on them. They won't be impressed...less so if you're drunk.
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  14. What this really says is....Freddy is just as much a "rule cheater" as Ed is. Tyler is also, but not yet to the level of Ed and Freddy. LOL Mostly cool rides....Sorry, that 78 Ferrari...what the @#@# haha. Good luck to the Car Wizard trying to enjoy that ride. Mrs. Car Wizard may enjoy it more.
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  15. You can hear Spicoli in the background..."I can fix it! My Dad has the ultimate set of tools!!" Note to self, do NOT do any car deals with Ed Bolian or Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez. LOL
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  16. Coolest POS Maserati for sure! Oh wait...it's not a POS anymore, you fixed it Elliott....all the things Freddy didn't do. LOL Hope it's back on the road soon!
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  17. Ed, the SHREWD negotiator. LOL Cool deal for sure, just wonder how much did those Audi's cost to insure? And what was the GAP cost?
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  18. What awesome advice Josh!! I've driven the Tail maybe 50 times now. Each time is different. Most of that has been in my 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible and maybe 1/2 with the top down. Looking forward to my next run through. For sure some great advice on the rest of the area roads too. Don't just "do the Tail" and head out. For comparison, I've also driven Highway 1 in California maybe 50 times now as well, specifically the area from Pacifica to Morro Bay/Cayucos (North to South)....and while it's "Tail like", the speeds and terrain are WAY different. Similar, but you can't drive the same way on each. You'll end up off a cliff for sure.
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  19. Thanks for saving us $40k Jordan! LOL Maybe that's why the Press Secretary job was changing so often? Cool story!!
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  20. Ed....we need to have Lady Pam do as many stories as she likes. Doesn't matter the subject...she's so awesome at telling the story, the way it IS/WAS not the way everyone thinks it is/was. Love starting the day with wicked laughs!!! Funny thing is....I enjoyed reading Brock's stuff at Car and Driver from 1986 until 2006...and I had NO idea that he had this awesome woman with him. He never talked about her in his columns. Maybe he was just doing the thing I'd do, and keep her all to myself if I had the chance....so cool she's doing these video stories now!!
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  21. Everytime I hear Ed's voice, I make sure my wallet is still there. Make sure your wallet is still there, because he can steal them through videos. Just kidding, Ed doesn't have to steal your wallet....he'll just sell you one of his cars. Same impact. LOL
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  22. Stumbled across Doug on YouTube in early 2013....laughed my butt off, you can see I don't have much of it left..... Love the Range Rover/CarMax story! Used Doug's story as an inspiration the next time I bought a used car. CPO 2015 Lexus RX350 and maxed that warranty out. It was 9 years old when the "new car" like warranty expired in July 2023. I also brought it to the dealer just before expiration to make sure things were good. Of course they were, it's a Lexus. Haha.
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  23. Love these stories from Lady Pamela and Brock. Seems Brock spoke like he wrote when he was at Car and Driver....sorry I never had the pleasure of meeting him...but I did read lots and lots of his columns as a C&D subscriber.
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  24. Always fun to vote for the winner!! Congrats Hannah!! on both the Lambulance AND getting married!! Look forward to seeing how the updates turn out.
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  25. Well this is a side of it I never saw/heard of, and I'm sure most people didn't. I bought a new minivan on July 4th, 2009. Usually, July 4th is a BIG car sell day/weekend....but for whatever reason, I pretty much had Folsom Dodge in Folsom, California all to myself. Arrived on the lot about 4 pm, and by 7:30 pm, I was driving home in my 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SE that I paid UNDER $20k for. No trade in, so it wasn't a direct Cash for Clunkers deal...but that program definitely had an impact. Still have no idea why I was all alone at this dealer on a typical BIG selling day (July 4th, 2009 was a Saturday, btw). Anyways...great story Bob...well to listen to, not for your business.
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  26. Yeah, take that bad car salesman/dealer owner! Haha.
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  27. Pretty cool race. Nope, not adding it to my bucket list. HAHA. Unless someone needs a support vehicle driver/passenger, and they have a roof, working AC, windows that go up and heat. LOL Cool story Elliott!
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  28. Sure you got punk'd Bob....and that kinda was NOT cool....but at least you got it! Next time let's get a story where you punk Hoovie. In a nice way. Haha.
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  29.  @rickhmason  LOL the bank ended up going out of business...that's good. I've paid my last 2 car loans off early....course I looked at the contract before signing making sure it said "No pre-payment penalty" and no other line items stating forced interest to be paid (wow that's sneaky!).
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  30. @ Yeah, that's why I suggested he "make nice" with the dealer. Could impact future deals or no deals.
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  31. Did you already make the check out to "The Ticket Clinic"? Just leave the amount blank. Oh yeah, call the Bail Bonds guy....Haha. Subtle color...no one will ever notice that. Like Magnum's "borrowed" Ferrari. Nice pick up Ed! So when does the real Bugatti show up? Goals...gotta have em! Congrats on the new to you ride!
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  32. Love hearing Pam Yates talk about stories with her husband Brock Yates.
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  33. Nice misdirection there Ed....haha.
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  34. Nice job giving Doug some time at the end. When you guys priced his license plate wall...I couldn't stop laughing....really? Sure, it's cool, but it's not $150k cool. HAHA! So cool in fact, I've put up my own "collection" of license plates in my home office. It's a cool way to decorate a space.
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  35. This is a great video, now where is the 6 ft 2 in RN with her CPA? She might need some help with that Rover by now, right? LOL
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  36. If this keeps up, YouTube/Google will have to relocate to Wichita. Didn't know about Little Hoovie's Garage, Tyler Potter or EuroAsian Bob's channels. Does Ed know you did this video in his studio? HA!
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  37. As much fun as it is to watch Hoovie manage his daily crazy life, I highly doubt I'd go to his lengths if I had the means....kudos to him and much success! And how cool is his wife for not only allowing the purchase, but knowing that it was money well spent?
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  38. Interesting story Ed.....not sure why you would get involved with a car you didn't own anymore....but you like flooded out vehicles too...again, not sure why you'd like those. LOL
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  39. @ That's a cool job! If you're half as funny as George, you'll have a winner!!
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  40. Don't listen to Ed....he has NO idea what he's talking about....go do the Tail of the Dragon....leave Gateway Canyon to the birds and scorpions. Oh yeah, no way in hell am I telling you or anyone else where my favorite road is. LOL Seriously though...nailed the list, I've driven the Gateway Canyon and oh my is it fun! If you can go in summer...bring a drop top to fully enjoy the views, and of course a few gopros.
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  41. This is why CarTrek is SO much better than that other show....planned failures? WTF Ed! Shame on those other guys....if you guys continue this series (I hope), maybe when the pandemic stuff is handled by hopefully 2022....how about a random raffle to bring some fans along with you? Thinking we could do some good for charity...and add more people to the fun.
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  42. Now this channel is legit! Wicked cool! Hey Ed, did you get a pic with Steve? Haha.
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  43. NO, you cannot!! Haha
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  44. If you DO something like that, pinning him up against the wall....just make sure you got backup. LOL No, it's not funny, because someone died....but as someone who's spent time in the NYC/NJ area (2 years)...I get it. You see it's like the Soprano's ending....where did Tony get it, in the ice cream shop down the street from where I stayed in New Jersey. Of course...makes total sense.
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  45. Seeing/hearing this story, you mean Clarkson isn't the total ass he portrays himself as? At least not for this instant. Nice! The world NEEDS Hoovie!! haha
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  46. I had NO idea Brock did anything with boats, writing, driving them or other things...thanks to Lady Pamela for sharing once again!! Fun fact, I started my Car & Driver subscription in 1986...and I don't ever remember Brock talking about boats in this many columns.
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  47. Sure, that's legal. For a law to be broken, there has to be proof...where is it? You didn't admit to anything illegal....then again, I'm an IT storage guy, not a lawyer. HA!
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  48. Figured it had something to do with YouTube's algorithms and views, etc. Just figured you'd put CarTrek on the CarTrek channel...call me crazy. LOL Anyways...2 CarTrek's in 2 months....wow you guys have been busy!! Can't wait to watch and see what kind of shenanigans you get into/cause. No fires!! Haha.
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  49. So you guys were doing this and thinking "we are getting paid for this?" HA! Well, I hope you got paid for it. On to CarTrek 3!!
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  50. Hoovie's motto: If at first you don't lose money, buy another Lambo/Ferrari/Bentley/Aston Martin and you'll be on your way to losing money FAST!
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