Driver whose Nissan Maxima appeared on 'Pimp My Ride' revealed how long his car actually worked after filming
Driver whose Nissan Maxima appeared on 'Pimp My Ride' revealed how long his car actually worked after filming

A man who had his 1989 Nissan Maxima modified on Pimp My Ride has revealed how long his car continued to run after he got it back from the show. Seth Martino gave away his precious car to the wild and wacky MTV show, hoping that it would return as a rejuvenated and functional vehicle. […]

Xzibit spoke out about the reality of 'Pimp My Ride' and how he came to hate it
Xzibit spoke out about the reality of 'Pimp My Ride' and how he came to hate it

He’s been reflecting about his time on the show

Remember those fake engine sounds on Pimp My Ride, modern BMWs are literally doing the same thing
Remember those fake engine sounds on Pimp My Ride, modern BMWs are literally doing the same thing

BMW engine noise is now delivered through fake engine sounds, borrowing a move straight from Pimp My Ride. The system responds to throttle input, gear changes, and driving modes to simulate mechanical feedback inside the cabin. BMW isn’t alone in doing this, with similar technology appearing across a wide range of models from other major […]

Man who featured on Pimp My Ride revealed what they actually did to his car once MTV's cameras had gone
Man who featured on Pimp My Ride revealed what they actually did to his car once MTV's cameras had gone

Unsurprisingly, not everything was genuine

People who appeared on Pimp My Ride revealed what actually happened to their cars after the show ended
People who appeared on Pimp My Ride revealed what actually happened to their cars after the show ended

It’s time to look under the hood of MTV’s Pimp My Ride