SALVAGE CAR SHOPPING IN MIAMI WITH A $200,000 BUDGET

The video begins at the Miami house, specifically in an empty workshop, highlighting the need for a daily car and a project car. The goal is to find a car in Miami, ideally one that requires rebuilding, and to enter a rookie race. The first stop is Copart West Palm Beach to inspect a Rolls-Royce Ghost. While visually appealing and offering a "buy it now" price, a closer inspection reveals significant damage. The chassis is broken, the wheel is pushed back, the subframe is gone, and the drive shaft is damaged. Extensive wiring and chassis work would be required, making it a "game over" project due to the severity and cost of repairs, especially considering the rebuildable title. The estimated cost for repair would be around $226,000. Next, a Ferrari SF90 is examined, which has a "certificate of destruction" title, meaning it cannot be legally registered on the road in Florida or other states. Despite only minor damage to the bonnet and a corner, and a luxurious interior, the title issue makes it unsuitable for a daily driver in the US. The car's low damage compared to the Rolls-Royce suggests it could be repaired, but the legal restriction prevents it from being used on public roads in the US, though it could potentially be registered in the UK. An update is provided on a pink R8, which suffered engine failure after a tune. Diagnostics show zero compression in cylinder one, indicating a major engine issue like a broken valve spring, melted valves, or a hole in a valve. The engine will likely need to be removed for a full repair. The video then shifts to the Concourse Club in Miami, where the presenter is participating in his first rookie race in a BMW M2. After a practice session, he feels comfortable with the car and the track. During qualifying on new tires, he achieves a strong performance, maintaining a first-place position for a significant period. However, as the car gets lighter with low fuel and tires degrade, he is eventually knocked off pole position, starting P2 for the race. An update on the Chiron project addresses a radiator leak. It was discovered that the radiator was damaged during shipping due to a dent from a branch pushing through the packaging. Bob, the specialist, will attempt to re-core or weld the radiator, and other radiators will be pressure tested. The chassis leg, initially gloss, has been repainted in satin lacquer to match the OEM finish. Carbon damage on the car has been repaired using carbon and resin. The car is nearing completion, with the main remaining task being to fix the radiator leak and fill the car with coolant, with concerns about potential water pump seal damage due to previous driving without coolant. Back to the search for a daily car, a Lamborghini Huracán is inspected. It has an engine that is "very bad" and seized, possibly due to water damage and not changing the oil, leading to a bottom-end failure. The seats are also stuck, indicating potential flood damage. Another option emerges: a McLaren 570S Spider with a blown engine. The car is a good color, and the presenter has a block for it. The engine issue is described as a bad spark plug, a stuck valve, and oil everywhere. This project is considered a strong possibility for a daily driver, as it would involve an engine build, making it a "light work in a week" project. The race begins with a grid start, with the presenter starting P2 in the rookie class behind the pros. He gets a good start, taking the lead in the rookie race by squeezing past car 83. He then uses the draft and follows the pros to improve his driving and maintain a gap from the rookie behind him. A yellow flag and safety car period occur due to an accident, nullifying his lead and bunching up the pack. The restart is crucial, and he manages to maintain the lead after the safety car pulls in. Despite tire degradation, he holds off the competition, finishing first in the rookie class. Back at the Miami house, a discussion about the Bugatti's rose gold strip and interior arises, with the idea of wrapping it silver. The controversial passenger airbag issue from a previous video is clarified. The Bugatti airbag shares the exact same part number with an Audi A3 8V model airbag, despite the Bugatti having an inline engine and the Audi having a transverse engine (MQB platform). The presenter explains that while the airbags are physically identical and from the same explosive batch, people still question the compatibility due to differences in vehicle structure and safety regulations. He suggests that if known earlier, the original airbag could have been reset and reused. The video concludes with a humorous demonstration of the current "daily car," a Chrysler Pacifica minivan, highlighting its slow acceleration and the need for a faster daily driver. The Bugatti's repaired carbon section is shown, now satin-coated. The search for a suitable daily car continues, with suggestions for an RS6, M3 Touring, or similar performance vehicles.