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John's Garage Irish YouTube Channel

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    There's lot of work when you don't know what you're doing lol



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,888 ✭✭✭John_Rambo


    More sleepers please.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    If I can! Really loved that Pug. Driven a few cars since and it's still in my head.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,865 ✭✭✭fancy pigeon


    Well, if you're in my neck of the woods you're welcome to review my S60. Just an ordinary, standard looking, beige Volvo...



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,888 ✭✭✭John_Rambo


    Would love you to review a Volvo V70R from any year.

    Unfortunately I don't have one.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    This week I will be taking a look at the history of the Renault 25 after this episode was postponed 2 weeks ago.

    Don't forget to subscribe here ---------------> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK3fvK8I_1zPXDhqUUPOAdQ




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    This week on John's Garage we take a look at the history of the Renault 25. This was far more interesting than expected. Sadly, copyright claims stopped me using rare factory footage of production. Anyway, enjoy





  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65,788 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    That was class John. I clearly remember the controversy of the Renault CEO giving out publicly about his own car. Caused quite a stir at the time. Showing my age here, that was the guts of 40 years ago 😁



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Thanks Unkel.


    Only thing I can think of in modern times was Sergio Marchionnie talking about Fiat Chrysler cars a few years back. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot.

    Glad you enjoyed it, make sure to share it! Still building up the channel



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Is it boxy or is it poxy?


    This week we drive a 2008 Nissan Cube3 and this one IS FOR SALE by the owner





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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 365 ✭✭Gerard93


    Hi John enjoying your YouTube Channel well done !!!

    Just watched recently your clip on the BMW E34 535i Sport, I note in the comments you mentioned you did a video on costs involved in bring import of these or similar the link is not working and I cannot see on your playlist the video ?

    I did a video where I worked out the potential costs involved which you might find informative. Click the link below to see it. I did ask the owner why he chose the 535i Sport over an M5 and also an 850i and it came down to usability. Despite the rarity now of a 535i Sport everything can be gotten without issue to keep it on the road. The same can't be said of the M5, that and the second you mention M5 the parts prices go wild. As this is a daily driver it was a key deciding factor. https://youtu.be/PyPy2N0pPvE

    The Link is showing as Video unavailable would be great if you could share it .


    Thanks



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Sorry I've been on the road with work so only getting a chance to reply now. I pulled the video as I made a calculation error (10% import charge doesn't apply to a car over 30 years old).


    I do intend to make another video on it BUT every time I get a solid answer from Revenue on something I get 10 exceptions to the rule which makes it very difficult to make it easy to follow for viewers. Best bet is just ring Revenue.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Tomorrow on John's Garage we will be taking a look at a brand which can boast over 125 years of motor racing experience, something only one other brand can say. Tune in tomorrow to hear a brief exploration of Peugeots racing history and their hugely successful Peugeot Talbot Sport era from the 80s through 90s. 


    Don't forget to subscribe to see it first. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK3fvK8I_1zPXDhqUUPOAdQ




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 365 ✭✭Gerard93


    Thanks John, I was only curious to see it to be honest not at the buying stage yet !😀



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    This week on John's Garage we take a look at the racing legend that is Peugeot. Enjoy! 





  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Tomorrow on John's Garage we'll be taking a look at this Beautiful 😍 Irish Peugeot 406 3l V6. Don't forget to subscribe here https://youtube.com/c/JohnsGarageIreland




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    This week on John's Garage we take a look at and drive of this gorgeous Peugeot 406 3l V6





  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Well that seems to have gone well! Seems everyone likes the 406 Coupe. Quality up too of the video so hope that's helping 😀



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,480 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Liked that. Plenty of high quality shots of the interior etc which I really like to see specially when its a nice spec in great condition.

    Interesting to see that Peugeot dealer keeping an interest in a few classics. Too many dealers now have no history with their franchise and staff knowledge that matches.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65,788 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Peugeot have a long and proud tradition of stunningly beautiful coupes. The 406 is certainly part of that!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Thanks Mick, it seems to be coming together a lot better now. I've some new equipment that I'll be using for filming tomorrow which should help it even more when it comes to walk around shots. Fingers crossed it comes good for Thursday



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Definitely, huge history of producing beautiful looking coupes. The 504 Coupe especially stands out.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65,788 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Yes my favourite too. I doubt there is even one of them in Ireland though. Very rare.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Oh there there alright, a friend used to own one that was used on Top gear years ago. There are a few more around too. Literally feels like a Bond car



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65,788 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    And for anyone not familiar with them, this is what they look like:



    Peugeot presented a full EV concept car a few years ago with looks that strongly resembled a modern take of the 504 Coupe. Unfortunately, I haven't heard anything about it since. Awesome.


    #



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    That 504 Coupé is to die for. I really wish it had made production.

    And to celebrate the channel reaching the mile stone of over 600 subscribers.........you can have a sneak preview of this weeks video........remember to subscribe if you want to see it first....




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Will this 1993 MR2 N/A be SCRAPPED or SAVED? You decide what happens on John's Garage this week. Head says it's at best a donor car, heart says SAVE IT.





  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Tomorrow on John's Garage Ireland we take a drive and look around this incredible and original Irish 1989 Phase 1 Renault 21 TI Injection. Make sure to subscribe to see it first.





  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Hi Folks, tomorrows episode is delayed. Sorry



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,572 ✭✭✭goochy


    It's not original Irish 406 coupe with that reg no. ?

    Good to see main dealer with those cars



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Nope that 406 is an import. They do have an original Irish one however which I might try out in a few weeks.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Folks, I'll soon be stopping the weekly videos announcements, if you haven't already done so PLEASE SUBSCRIBE NOW and follow me on Twitter or Instagram to stay updated. It's almost time to see if the channel can stand on it's own two feet WITH YOUR SUPPORT. Thanks for all the support up to this point, its meant a huge amount to me.


    This week we take a drive in 1989 Renault 21 Ti Injection Phase 1. This week was an epic video to record for all the wrong reason. Laptop issues, camera issues, software issues and after the final shot..........we blew a coolant hose. All is good however as I spotted the temp gauge rising just in time.


    Anyway, enjoy the video and subscribe to see everything from here on in.




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,459 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    Good video, the driving position doesn't look comfortable for you though. I thought the seat might have collapsed but then remembered a quote from an old magazine group test "the R21 is blighted by a truly silly fault - the front seat backrests won't come upright enough".

    I think it was related to the monotrace seats.

    Also, re: the comment about the R21s weight, it was one if the lightest cars in its class if the official figures are to be believed. Under 1000 kg for the 1.7. Combined with the aero this meant it was an economical car



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Funnily enough I was actually really comfortable in it! Those sqeechy French seats are great.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,459 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    Here's conformation of the price of the R21 Ti in early 1989 - and what you could have gotten for the same money. I'm actually surprised that Renault sold the Ti here given their tendency to not bring in "big" engined versions of their cars and given the wheelbase situation as described well in the video.

    itis a safe bet that that is the only Irish Ti that survives, IIRC there were less than 5 R21s of all types NCT'ed in 2020, There are a few other stragglers out there. I saw a black TXi (phase 2, 2.0 litre 12v) on donedeal a while back, looked like original irish. Not in great condition but also super rare..


    Edit: that attachment was perfectly readable before I uploaded it



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    I looked at that black TXi as it was near me. The money was mental on it and it was rough. Riddled with rust and overall was in poor condition.


    I might PM you if you could email me that article and I'll try get a better look at it. Looks very interesting.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,459 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    I forgot that I posted the price list in the Renault 19 thread in Classic Cars. it is readable if downloaded from it, 16,700 for the R21 Ti which I think was about the figure mentioned in the video

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/113219214/#Comment_113219214



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    This week on

    John's Garage I drive this 1976 original Irish Toyota Crown 2600 Super Saloon.




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,572 ✭✭✭goochy


    Nice any idea where reg. Is from ?



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Co. Limerick. I'm told the original owner sold some land to a small computer company called Dell to build a factory on it and bought the car with the money.....



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,572 ✭✭✭goochy


    Great story



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65,788 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Sounds like a tall story 😂 Dell didn't come to Limerick until the 90s, did they? And by that time they were already a Fortune 500 company. Not some sort of garage startup. Would the man really have bought a 15 year old second hand car from the no doubt massive proceeds?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,459 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    I remember when I was a kid in the 80s there were a small number of Crowns about but they were the later model with 4 rectangular headlights. I only remember seeing two of the model in the video. Crowns and to a lesser extent Datsun Laurels were noteworthy in 1970s/80s Ireland.

    I later heard that they were regarded as superb cars by UK banger racers.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Could well be hence I didn't include it. Could also be they sold the land to Analog, timeline would fit. I'm only being tongue in cheek about Dell being small.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    There's a whopping big chassis on it. It's body on frame so in theory you could do a chassis swap for a newer body......like a Land Rover 😉



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,480 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Pretty rare car. One family locally used to always have a crown and always dog rough so I'd say it was hard to keep the rust away.

    Not seen one for 20 years though.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    This week on John's Garage I have a VERY ODD experience with an NCT/MOT/Roadworthiness Test in my 2001 Megane Convertible.


    Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!





  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    This week on John's Garage Ireland I take a drive in this incredible RETROMODDED Toyota Sera





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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Hope you all enjoyed that, don't forget to checkout the channel for all the other reviews 



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