The Story of My Impulsive Car Purchase

TLDRI bought a car sight unseen and it barely made it home. Now I have to fix the drivability issues and body damage.

Key insights

The car was purchased impulsively without proper inspection.

The car barely made it home due to drivability issues.

The core support and body parts need to be repaired.

The engine is running rough and needs to be fixed.

The car is a budget project to make it safe and drivable.

Q&A

How did the car end up in its current condition?

The car was bought sight unseen and suffered from drivability issues and body damage.

What are the main issues with the car?

The main issues include drivability problems, damaged core support, and a rough-running engine.

How much will it cost to fix the car?

The goal is to save money on this budget project while ensuring it is safe and drivable.

What is the plan to repair the car?

The plan is to fix the drivability issues, straighten the core support, and address any other necessary repairs.

What is the expected outcome of this project?

The goal is to have a decent car that runs well and is safe for a reasonable cost.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video starts with the narrator talking about his impulsive car purchase.

02:00The car was barely running when he bought it and struggled to make it home.

04:30The narrator inspects the body damage and begins working on fixing the core support.

06:30The narrator realizes the car has drivability issues and attempts to diagnose the problem.

09:00The narrator drives the car around his property to test its performance.

14:30The narrator cleans the mass airflow sensor and throttle body to help improve performance.

19:00The narrator discovers a clamp issue causing an air leak and fixes it, improving the car's performance.

20:10The narrator concludes the video with final thoughts and future plans for the car.