Used Car HORROR Stories: Scams, Nightmares & Stolen Cars | F_cking Cars Podcast Ep. 3
About this episode
Car buying horror stories take center stage as hosts share their wild experiences with used cars, from brake failures to unexpected VIN discrepancies. Listeners will hear about a friend's near-miss with a faulty Audi and a comical tale of a 72 Cutlass that turned out to be a stolen vehicle. The episode is filled with relatable anecdotes, laughter, and a few lessons learned about the perils of purchasing used cars. The hosts also touch on their current projects and the challenges of automotive restoration.
Ever bought a used car and instantly regretted it? 😬 In Episode 3 of the F_cking Cars Podcast, we dive into the wildest Used Car HORROR Stories: Scams, Nightmares & Stolen Cars. From shady deals gone wrong to the kind of disasters that end up in the junkyard, we share the breakdowns, blowups, and back-alley surprises that every car enthusiast dreads.
But it doesn’t stop there—after the horror stories, we shift gears and talk about life after the breakdown: the junkyard finds, parts salvaging, and the strange afterlife of cars that didn’t survive the road. Plus, Quintin gives his unfiltered thoughts on the new Corvettes—love ‘em or hate ‘em, you’ll want to hear this take.
Whether you’re a gearhead, builder, or just love a crazy car story, this episode has it all.
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Toyota Tundra
"... that's not good. Speaking of losing brakes in my tundra, just over a year ago, I was working about a half..."
Volkswagen Bus
"...dle of the road and then like squeeze between the bus and the cars. And then I went around the front ca..."
Jeep Cherokee
"...gh school, a friend of mine saw this pair of Jeep Cherokees, like the early 90s XJs, like 89, 90. And stopped..."
Jaguar Xjs
"...w this pair of Jeep Cherokees, like the early 90s XJs, like 89, 90. And stopped at the lady's house and..."
Nissan 240SX
"...we were out in one of my, I think it was my first 240SX and my friends and I, we used to go out on Friday..."
Chevrolet Camaro
"...in my primer 240SX and this catfish style 4th gen Camaro pulls up next to me and he's revving it up and re..."
Volkswagen Passat
"you know. I mean, we also had a Passat wagon that lasted forever, but I"
Toyota Supra
"...k I mentioned that I put a rocket 350 in a Toyota Supra oh yeah nice"
Chrysler 300
"to he had a 1950s Chrysler 300 which are like super rare now"
Oldsmobile Cutlass
"we went down there because there was this 72 cutlass there cutlass supreme I think"
Toyota Land
"somebody's doing a 76 280 Z and a 93 Toyota Land Cruiser they say they're both restorations but th..."
Chevrolet C10
"that's getting an engine axles cab and frame a 70 a 77 C 10 needs rockers"
Cranbrook Plymouth Cranbrook
"needs rockers a 51 Plymouth Cranbrook that's it"
Toyota 4Runner
"but he said at least they've got a Toyota 4Runner so they have something reliable"
Nissan Juke
"a manual Nissan Juke build that'd be a little different"
Chevrolet C8
"so thin oh man I seen a C8 the other day yesterday"
Pontiac Fiero
"to like take the badging off and put fiero on it just to see if people would be like"
Ford Model T
"...e garage and you got some old guy pulling up in a Model T and talking and making comments about how women n..."
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