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YouTubers started with a $1,000 BMW in poor condition and traded it up to a Ferrari by repairing and upgrading cars

  • These guys bought a $1000 BMW E46 and restored it for a trade
  • Their plan was to buy and restore cars at a profit
  • Till they can get their hands on a Ferrari

Published on Jan 02, 2025 at 2:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat

Last updated on Dec 09, 2024 at 8:38 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

These YouTubers bought an old $1,000 BMW in poor condition and traded it up for a Ferrari by repairing and upgrading multiple cars.

The folks over at ‘throtl’ bought a 2004 BMW E46 sight unseen and in very poor condition.

It ran terribly, leaked a lot of fluids, and the paint and body had seen better days.

So, how did they trade up this car for a Ferrari?

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Repairing and upgrading a $1,000 BMW

The ‘throtl’ guys had built many cars, including an MK4 Supra, Honda NSX, and Nissan Skyline.

But they had yet to build a supercar.

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They planned to repair and upgrade multiple cars and trade them up to a Ferrari.

We have also seen a man trade his Lamborghini Countach for a Bugatti Veyron, but it didn’t work out that well for him in the end.

Let’s hope their luck is much better.

But first, they need to repair the $1,000 2004 BMW E46.

How to trade up to a Ferrari

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The first thing they did was repair the engine by replacing the intake boot and valve cover gasket, resolving coolant and oil leaks.

They also replaced the convertible top and installed a new suspension and front bumper.

Once everything was restored, they sold the $1,000 BMW for $12,000, which will fund the next trade.

So the next car they bought was a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8, a legendary car from the 2000s.

This car also had troubles of its own but after some repairs and upgrades, it looked even better than before.

Fortunately, they managed to sell it for $25,000.

Luckily, it only took them two trades to get a six-speed manual 1995 Ferrari F355.

The car was in terrible condition, but they were able to restore the F355 to its former glory.

You can catch up on the entire story in the video above.

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Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.