BUYING A NEW CAR | car tour, test driving
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Elyn shares her exciting journey of purchasing a new car, a 2024 Mazda Miata. Despite initial hesitations due to its age and cosmetic damage, she decides to buy the car, which she considers a 'project car' for the summer. Elyn and her partner, Kevin, test drive the car, and she admits to being nervous about driving a manual transmission. They discuss plans to upgrade the car with a new hood, headlights, and a full wrap, and even consider replacing the bumper. Elyn also shares her brother's humorously negative reaction to the car and includes a prank on her mom about the car supposedly being stolen. The video is filled with personal anecdotes, car-related challenges, and a sense of community with her viewers, who are encouraged to engage with her content on TikTok and look forward to future car updates.
Takeaways
- 🚗 Ely bought a 2024 Mazda Miata, an old but fun car that she plans to customize.
- 🎥 The video documents Ely's journey of looking for a car and her decision-making process.
- 🤰 The purchase coincides with the birth of her nephew, which Ely considers an iconic moment.
- 🚫 Ely doesn't have a driver's license or credit, which influenced her choice against a fancy car.
- 💰 Financial considerations played a role in her decision to avoid a luxury vehicle.
- 🚧 She plans to fix up the car, including a new hood, headlights, and wrapping it in a blue color.
- 🏠 Ely and her family are excited about the car and plan to use it as a hangout spot during summer.
- 👶 There's a humorous attempt to prank Ely's mom about the car being stolen.
- 📦 Ely received a package from a snack company and JS jewelry, which she unboxes for viewers.
- 🛠 The Miata has some issues, like significant hail damage and a non-working AC, but Ely is willing to work on it.
- 🤝 Ely appreciates her viewers and invites them to follow her car journey on TikTok.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is Elyn's experience of purchasing a new car, specifically a Mazda Miata.
Why did Elyn decide to buy a Miata instead of a fancy car?
-Elyn decided to buy a Miata because she does not have a driver's license or credit, and buying a fancy car would not be a good financial decision at the moment.
How does Elyn feel about the Miata she is considering to buy?
-Elyn feels nervous but also excited about the Miata. She mentions that she feels it might be 'the one' and is considering it a temporary fun car, especially for the summer.
What are some of the issues with the Miata that Elyn is aware of?
-The Miata has significant hail damage and the air conditioning does not work. Despite these issues, Elyn is still considering buying it.
What is Elyn's plan for the Miata after purchase?
-Elyn plans to get a new hood, new headlights, have the car wrapped, and get new wheels. She intends to fix the hail damage and use the car as a project car.
How does Elyn's brother feel about Miatas?
-Elyn's brother does not like Miatas. He has referred to them as 'ugly as F' and is not supportive of Elyn's interest in buying one.
What is the significance of the Miata purchase coinciding with the birth of Elyn's nephew?
-Elyn feels that the timing of the Miata purchase coinciding with her nephew's birth is iconic and possibly 'meant to be', adding a sentimental value to the car.
What is the condition of the Miata's interior?
-The interior of the Miata is described as being in good condition, although it is very small and lacks a rearview mirror.
How does Elyn feel about driving a stick shift after purchasing the Miata?
-Elyn is initially nervous and struggles with driving a stick shift, even forgetting how to do it and expressing concern about driving in traffic.
What is the reaction of Elyn's significant other to the Miata?
-Elyn's significant other is supportive and excited about the Miata, even though it is small and has some cosmetic issues.
What are some of the immediate needs for the Miata after purchase?
-Some immediate needs for the Miata include a new bumper, new lights, and a rearview mirror. Elyn also plans to get the car wrapped in blue as part of its renovation.
Outlines
🚗 Car Shopping and Test Driving a Miata
Elyn, the video's host, introduces the topic of purchasing a new car. She explains her journey in looking for a car, which led her to a Miata. Despite initial reservations due to its age and cosmetic issues, she finds herself drawn to the car, especially with the recent birth of her nephew. The video captures her nervousness and excitement as she tests the car, noting its small size and the challenges of driving a manual transmission. Elyn also discusses her plans to negotiate the price due to the car's damage and non-functional AC.
🤑 Financial and Practical Considerations for a New Car
Elyn talks about her financial situation, mentioning that she doesn't have a license or credit, which influences her decision not to buy a fancy car. She emphasizes that purchasing a Miata is a temporary and fun choice, especially for the summer. The video shows her and her companion looking at the car's original paperwork and discussing the need for repairs, such as a new bumper and lights. Elyn also mentions her plans to eventually get an all-wheel-drive car for the winter.
🎉 Excitement Over New Car and Family Reactions
The video continues with Elyn's enthusiasm about her new car, despite her brother's disapproval of Miatas. She shares his negative reaction when he sees her new car, but she remains undeterred. Elyn also talks about her plans for the car, including getting it wrapped and fixing up the garage to make it a cozy hangout spot for the summer. Additionally, she discusses a failed attempt to meet her new baby nephew and a prank on her mother about the car supposedly being stolen.
🛠️ Car Customization and Accessory Shopping
Elyn outlines her plans for customizing the Miata, including getting a new hood, headlights, and wrapping it in blue. She also mentions the need for new wheels. The video follows her to AutoZone, where she shops for an air freshener, steering wheel lock, and other items. Elyn also talks about receiving packages from fans and businesses, including snacks and jewelry, which she appreciates and showcases to the viewers.
🚧 Challenges of Driving a Stick Shift and Car Setup
The video captures Elyn's struggle with driving a stick shift and her frustration with learning it all over again. She also discusses the process of getting the car ready, such as putting in an air freshener and a steering wheel lock for security. Elyn addresses a problem with the car's cassette player and asks for advice from viewers. The video concludes with her expressing gratitude for the support she's received and her excitement to share more car-related content on her TikTok.
🏎️ Final Thoughts on the New Car and Viewer Engagement
Elyn wraps up the video by reiterating her affection for her new Mazda Miata and dismissing the negative comments from 'haters.' She thanks her viewers for their support, which she says was instrumental in her decision to buy the car. Elyn encourages viewers to engage with her content, asking them to comment with a red car emoji if they watch to the end. She also reminds viewers to like, comment, and subscribe for more content.
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Keywords
💡Car
💡Mazda Miata
💡Manual Transmission
💡Project Car
💡Vehicle Wrap
💡Steering Wheel Lock
💡Air Freshener
💡Car Modification
💡Sticker
💡Prank
💡Car Vlog
Highlights
Elyn is getting a new car and shares her journey of finding it in the video.
She ends up choosing a Miata, which she finds to be a suitable and fun car despite it being an older model.
Elyn mentions her personal reasons for not wanting a fancy car, including not having a license and financial considerations.
The video includes a humorous moment where Elyn and her friend discuss the small size of the Miata.
Elyn negotiates the price of the Miata due to its body damage and non-functional AC.
She expresses her excitement about the car being a project car and plans to make improvements, such as a new hood and wrapping it in blue.
Elyn and her friend have a playful interaction about driving a manual car and her forgetting how to operate it.
The video captures the moment Elyn buys the car and her mixed feelings about the decision.
Elyn receives a surprise package from a viewer, adding a personal touch to the video.
She plans to prank her mom by pretending the new car got stolen as a way to reveal the purchase.
Elyn and her brother have a comedic exchange about their differing opinions on the Miata.
The video includes a trip to AutoZone to buy accessories for the new car.
Elyn struggles with driving a stick shift again and humorously contemplates giving up.
She receives another package, this time from JS Jewelry, and shares her appreciation for the gifts.
Elyn installs an air freshener and steering wheel lock as part of setting up her new car.
The video ends with Elyn dismissing haters and expressing gratitude to her viewers for their support in getting the new car.
Transcripts
hey guys it's elyn and as you can tell
by title of the video today I'm going to
be getting my new car um the next CP you
guys are about to see was me looking for
a car but ended up being the one so yeah
I hope you guys
um enjoy um you guys know I've been
looking for a car and this one's just
the one you guys will see um not
everyone's going to like it but to my
own liking I love my car um but yeah
guys I really hope you guys enjoy the
video
transition this is part two of me
looking for a car today I'm going to go
look at a Miata um you guys are probably
going to be like what the [ __ ] why are
you going to get a Miata instead of a
fancy car but honestly I don't even have
my license I have no credit so that's
why I don't want to buy a fancy car S I
don't want to buy a fancy car right now
just because it's not the best uh
financial
decision that's what I S but um yeah so
we're going to go look at the Miata
um oh you guys probably won't like it
cuz it's an old ass car but if you know
you know um but yeah I'm so nervous I
honestly feel like this is the one
because if you guys don't know um I got
my subie stolen the day Valentina was
born and then today my nephew's going to
might be born so I feel like it's just
iconic eon eon okay guys but yeah we're
going to go PR we're going to go to um
look at the Miata I'll show you guys um
hopefully he lets us record why
what do you think
so I'm nervous
bab oh my God it's so
small what do you think well not for you
definitely not for you definitely not
for me
[Music]
I'm a little too big for this all though
you're a little too big bab this a fun
nice car though it's so I know it's so
cute guys we're here testing out the car
and the only thing is that the hell
damage is super super bad and the AC
doesn't work um and he's asking for a
lot so we're going to try to do like a
little offer but I actually really like
it and it's like it's like a temporary
fun car especially for the summer like
it's going to be fun to drive um it's a
project car um and and then eventually
like during winter and stuff almost
during winter and stuff I'll get a
all-wheel drive car cuz but I don't
know okay guys baby was born we're about
to buy the
Miata guys I'm honestly like um like I
was like oh like maybe this wasn't the
right decision but tell me why Makita
just pulled out a Miata that I bought a
long time ago I bought it yeah obviously
I'm not going to p Miata out of my
pocket where is it let me see I bought a
toy like 10 years ago it's over there in
the other seat hey guys but I think
we're about to buy it um honestly like I
was kind of iffy about it because like
whatever
but then we found this little Miata and
the baby boy was just born so I'm like
it was just meant to be you know
everyone's going to be like this is so
ugly but it's
cute why I buil like
that what am I doing with my
get your
[Music]
Stu
no okay guys I just bought the
car hey if I look
that's what am I doing what am I
doing I forgot how to drive stick did
you I it it's easy this one's easier as
to drive so a clutch breake on no just
clutch clutch in but it's going to roll
back no oh well you don't have to turn
it on with just turn it on so how do I
turn it's it's clutch break it's clutch
and turn it on cuz it has a e bra so
it's not going to roll back
okay so clutch turn clutch all the way
down turn it
on there take it off and then break
break you don't have to be holding in
the clutch is it neutral no I think you
put in a gear that's
neutral I'm so nervous okay guys this is
the inside it's so freaking small like
you guys look at this there's no
mirror [ __ ] no let me let me just tell
him real quick I don't want anymore why
there's no
mirror will we go buy one oh yeah you
can but look look at babe go to the
front what you do for living
give me one second is this your car what
you do for a living um I'm a Tik tocker
how much you make a
year coola 100K uh what's and this is
what I drive
NOP it looks like a serial killer car
from
inside is there a car behind me go go go
go I'm almost all no you're not just go
more back what are you doing come right
back and then there and then there put
it all the way in CL then first and then
rub it a little bit not that much I
forgot how to drive already
oh oh my God I
forgot I don't think I'm going be to
drive oh there's a car oh [ __ ] just go
straight just go
straight yeah I'm not going to be able
to this [ __ ] you're not going to be able
to drive it I I am but not starting it
and I know there's going to be traffic
so it's going to FP me over yeah I'm not
driving this
[ __ ] be careful don't crash it
already Okay guys I'm not driving this
[ __ ] I'm sorry but oh the [ __ ]
okay
cool
what that's so weird the gas thing oh
let me show you guys the gas thing
okay the trunk the trunk the trunk
d That's all original paperwork all
original yeah just the only thing that
[ __ ] the soap is yeah I don't I don't
know I don't know if I showed you guys
but you guys can like definitely see the
hell damage and especially up here you
can see it but we're going to go to the
junkyard look for Miata and then um
besides that car perfect and didn't get
health damage so it's like no right here
too look yeah we'll just buy a whole new
bumper bumper Oh I thought new lights
new light
and then we'll just get that after
that's that's different oh but well once
we get uh it wrapped I'm going to try to
get it wrapped I think
um what like in a month or two in a
month or two yeah we're going to save
up what is this I don't know that's
weird yeah it's a little weird I'm might
have to change those
two guys it's we're literally on the
ground it's
crazy heing guys we just saw a red Miata
and they said hi to
us is this what it's like having a Miata
that was so cute and then we popped up
our headlights no and then um H blinked
the lights oh
yeah I think it's a little too cold to
be doing
this camera flies I
know no that's too cold babe it's so
close bab you're driving
okay there bab we're in the Miata what
the [ __ ] are you doing you didn't tell
me I saw you guys where did you see us
getting off the car come where do we did
not get off the car come wait just re
got it you guys came from this way [ __ ]
just
come I'm just happy to be here where is
it been
no how much did you
did he
yeah what the [ __ ] I've never wait can I
drive it well okay that's a different
YouTube video teaching you how drive
stick shift I no I don't fit here what
do you
mean I like it it's cute the only thing
is that we have to replace this and the
back and that's it and then are you
happy
yeah guess how many miles it has
3,000 guess how many 3,000
42,000 original miles that's not bad
original this is a 1997
car if I do the math it's like no I like
it it's nice I I like the color I know
super call reaction yeah yeah yeah wait
I'm going to like record like this
babe have bought 2024
M4
hello I think his
reaction you're lying ready you ready to
see it all she bought the
Miata interior is nice so tiny compared
to my mom's let me go turn the front
maybe I look wait wait stay right there
stay right there stay stay stay it looks
like it looks like a meep meep oh they
pop out they pop out look oh they do oh
that's
like a buggy
yeah this kind of cute though yeah I
like it
first my beautiful
f
f f
[Music]
l he's a good boy sit
sit okay ready you guys ready to see his
reaction wait I don't need
this look at it
look good vibes right let's go
inside you pe in there
oh he's ready to go you liked it a good
boy wait why you like it so
much stop wait there's
people got got here [ __ ] [ __ ] I got
it no no no don't
[Music]
no did they tell you anything about the
blue
one no the blue one he liked I think he
like I think he
[Laughter]
yep I look I think if it's right there
okay guys we have to move this side and
put it all there and then we still have
to get the license plates and all that
right now me and Kev are going to eat
leftovers and then um go to the store
and buy all the stuff and then hopefully
go see our nephew so yay I'm excited
um but yeah guys we just need your mom's
reaction we just need my mom's reaction
my my brother if you guys don't know I
have an older brother and he does not
like Mias I've been sending him Miatas
cuz I been wanting to buy Miata and he
was like he was like [ __ ] ugly as
F
hello this
workout see your I don't know you're not
going to like
it I did get
Mi oh
my what the [ __ ] dude
oh hell
no what the
hell you have ugly taste it's just a
little
Riata what are you double thinking or
what
why why you C it's
okay what why baby it's
okay it's okay hey why cuz it makes me
so bad
why it's
okay THB
no hello
[Music]
look show her the front
show
oh hey wait keep doing it keep doing
it wait wait go go
[Music]
go to take Wendy in a test drive
wait you guys come come
in okay guys I feel so low right
now maybe I should guys I
forgot oh my God I'm doing so bad okay
we're going to do a little roundabout I
mean a little
break first
my turn that [ __ ]
noise oh nothing it's a no the noise the
noise I I I'm so bad why you still no no
no I'm just saying cuz the I accelerate
but I think I don't know where the buy
point is that yeah it's really this one
like no and the break is super hard wait
let me just try I'll give you 50 bucks
to try right now 50 bucks here go oh
maybe not right here no okay guys when
he's going to try
don't [ __ ] it up look at your hair get
stuck this one is strictly just for the
clutch but no I'll do like
this just try to do it like that well
just leave the left one on the clutch no
but I don't do the brake like this just
to put this down look put it down and
then put it in first left up okay up
yeah like that left are you hold P are
you putting the clutch in no put the CL
the okay now put your foot on the gas
and give it a little gas and let go of
the clutch let go of what though of the
clutch slowly let go of the brake yeah
right now and start giving it a little
gas break break break break
break wait hold on don't look over the
CL don't look no no but why is it
reversing cuz you have to go like it's
like this the clutch isn't grabbing it's
it's grabbing onto a first gear I think
Kevin's a better
teacher watch put it in the put it in
the gear the
again put put put the clutch in yeah
okay now put her in first all right now
let go to the brake and give it
gas no no no not
that how for park there no no no no no
hold on Don't Let Go the C right there
no
no there let
go wait no roll the window down roll the
window down wait one more time wait can
we take off the top ask it's okay it's
okay it's
okay okay you want to the garage it's
okay it's we cleaned it cleaned it yeah
for the car yeah it's okay it's okay
it's okay it's okay it fits oh it will
fit huh for sure how you it's a mess
okay tell them okay so that space is
going to be left for your car and then
the other space me and my mom well we
all said that we're going to fix it up
put couches in there and [ __ ] so oh yeah
well that's way could be my car in then
right here closest to
and like just like guys during the
summer we're going to fix all this to
hang out here with our cousins but my
car's so
cute no okay guys this is not part of
the car Vlog but we're here to meet her
baby nephew and she's asleep you going
to disrespect your baby nephew like
that oh you wanted
to
oh how do you do this one no do it come
on
oh they're going to clip this and be
like this is how you know wheny doesn't
even brother no
way no way Wy guys I used to the Duna
how do you do it Wendy it's right there
Wendy Wendy oh my God go hurry we have
seconds I see it never mind um we could
not meet the baby because it's 9:00
p.m. oh
[Applause]
my
yeah hey guys so after 8:00 p.m. um the
only people that can visit is the we
could all said we spous
is um was that funny no
um my mom got home from seeing the
little baby nephew um and we put the car
in the garage but she doesn't know that
so we're going to prank her and say that
the car got stolen tell
themop are you
are you
[Music]
stop it's not there for
[Music]
real
my just kidding mom
[Music]
say hey guys it'sa hey guys it'sa it's
my first time being in ever new car yep
[Music]
bye
readyy look get next to it you match
with your red go next to it take a
picture should I pull the thing down
yeah pull it
[Music]
down M's like what the [ __ ] is this
hold there baby a you're good don't move
they can go around
you back last time in my subie I stalled
and she got so
scared let see what
there
hello bye
I don't know if it's like I don't know
if it's like all the Molly you take but
I never said that you spread a light
like that one more time and I'm coming
for
you I look like
your sure
we I don't remember I didn't see that I
didn't see I saw the first
episode say I don't know if it's like
all the Molly you take but I never said
that say bye I don't know bye school
she's going to
suspend she think for second bye
mol bye mommy do I look like her
guys she
has it's the next day we're here at
AutoZone here we're going to buy air
freshener steering wheel lock and we had
one more thing we have to buy I forgot
what it was what was
it I also forgot to tell you guys um the
plan with the car so my plan with the
car is to get a new hood get new
headlights um wrap it and get new wheels
so um first things first we need a new
hood so that's the first thing we have
to look for I'll put a picture right
here of what I want it to end up looking
like we're going to wrap it blue um
eventually when I get the hood and fix
everything um in honor of my wooby which
was blue so yeah um that's my goal with
this car obviously the car is not
finished yet so you guys can be haters
be like ew that's what you paid for but
um yeah it's a little project car so
maybe in a couple months we'll have the
finished finished thing but yeah um
let's go there okay it's freaking
freezing in Colorado but we go to houon
we go to Houston in one week I'm so
excited but yeah um Colorado it's
freezing Houston and LA
this coming month why is there no door
just
out these are all our
options I like like clean
scents but what do you think should I do
clean or should I do like good do the
black one not black
eyes
$65 this is like people with
ptsv which I
need we just get regular
one that was
okay think I might have
recorded
over okay guys um I saw a mini like
cleaning thing as soon as we were going
to leave and I regret get I regret
getting this big ass [ __ ] thing but
little haul new car and then Morning
Fresh um tomorrow we have to do the
aisss a out cuz I need plates um but
yeah we're going to start driving as
soon in the streets I'm nervous okay
we're going to go get the missions but
it's raining hard hard why is it going
[Music]
for why is he going back cuz you're not
stepping on I don't know are you on
first
gear girl you were like on third gear no
it's first right
go why is it going back though cuz babe
you're you're not pushing the clutch
you're not letting go to the clutch then
why you ask sure so I'm sense me okay
how do I how do I do this I'm um my head
hurts so [ __ ] bad because I'm
stressing and I can't drive stick
anymore um but right now we're going to
put gas for the
first time and then we're going to go
get the missions
um I don't know why it's so hard to
learn all over
again this is like we're going to con
this is like we're going to Coachella
right now shut your D Coachella you know
like the car camping okay guys we just
got the ticket we're waiting
um miles 4359
guys I almost St in front of everybody
look at them look
everybody oh everybody's just one person
no but there's different
cars I don't know if I should go up a
little more I almost St but I tell you
about second rev it to the second RPM
and then put it in
first my head actually hurts I don't
want to hear it bro almost embarrassed
us if you would have St that would have
been insane
I would have walked up oh we passed the
missions but we're going to prank her
mom and tell her that we didn't that it
didn't
I
know no just get
see oh okay okay guys so if you guys
don't know this obviously this is a old
ass car so you need a cassette for the
aux and we have
one but it's to big but it doesn't work
like it just rejects it so it does
it no shut up
lock it
lock give me the key how do we do that
give me the
key oh my God guys it looks so bad but
okay
yeah that that one works for
sure okay look people won't steal it cuz
of
this anti thift
system go go go go I know this is the
part of the video but if you guys don't
know I got a peel box I'll put it in the
description down below but I got a peel
box when any small businesses or anyone
that wants to send me anything um you
guys can send it to that PE box um I'm
going to do a little unboxing for you
guys right
now this is from enchiloso we love
Enit
a hey Evelyn surprise we're sending over
a little package to you and Kevin we
hope you enjoy our Chilitos and our
Twist on
oh what this isn't my inos who is it
it's another
brand what do you mean it's not it's not
aritos it's not the the reg okay guys um
no we appreciate we appreciate
everything it's fine we we love
everybody thank you guys so so much for
sending what the but yeah guys they sent
us over some some little snacks some
chamoy H dip these are I'm excited I
love these like I would always eat them
B guys shout out to guys thank you guys
so much I appreciate it um and you guys
s us over some stickers that's cute I
love you guys so much don't mind Kevin
he's just a little hater
maer okay but W en chitos whichever
enchos you support enchos treats okay
and then we got this package from
JS jewelry
what oh this is so cute she she sent she
sent over some um stickers
and then some oh look a e this is cute
and then some
earrings oh yeah super cute shout out to
everybody um again my PE box will be in
the link in the bio um usually I'll go
live to um unbox them but I just wanted
to like give you guys a little
disclaimer but right now we're going to
put in our air fresheners
extra
precaution say it again cuz you're
annoying
you're comment I'll cover in the
chat okay let's go to the car okay what
should try use First new car yeah cuz
we're going to wrap it blue so we're
going to do come first things first
these I'm the
realist um my key for the house this
[ __ ] feels cheap
actually cute
okay the steering wheel
lock M yeah it does go towards the seat
yeah is it
mhm this is what I'm going to have to do
every
day honestly that's not steing nobody
oh yeah babe you know what the point of
these are what so they can't twist it
mhm and they can't turn our new car set
cuz this is in fact a new
car there you
go and then if anybody knows why the
cassette is not working please let us
know cuz it's not working but yeah we're
going to put this in
here but yeah guys that's the end of the
video um this is this is my new car so
[ __ ] all the haters I there was already
screen recordings of people saying
that's the car she got yes the [ __ ] and
some ofone was like oh she's like Kylie
uh she's like Kendall Jenner classy and
old school but yeah guys um thank you
guys so much for watching thank you guys
um so much for honestly being here cuz
if it was for you guys I wouldn't get
this 2024 Mazda Miata um but yeah guys I
truly appreciate all of you guys
um I'll keep posting car content on my
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