12 Old Cars With Legendary Engines — Don't Ever Sell Them

12 Old Cars With Legendary Engines — Don't Ever Sell Them
What if I told you some engines laugh in the face of 300,000 miles… and a few even push past one million without breaking a sweat? In today’s video, we’re diving into 12 legendary cars with engines so tough, so over-engineered, they’ve earned cult status worldwide.

From Honda’s high-revving screamers… to Toyota’s unbreakable V6s… to the Mercedes diesel that refuses to die—these aren’t normal powerplants. These are engines mechanics beg you to buy, engines tuners worship, engines people swap into anything that moves.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this video:

🚗 Engines that regularly hit 300k–1,000,000 miles
🔥 The secret engineering behind their insane durability
🛠️ Which ones are cheap to buy NOW but skyrocketing in value
⚙️ The best and worst years to look for
🏁 Why these legends still outperform modern turbo engines

Hit play, enjoy the nostalgia, and let me know which legendary engine you would trust for a cross-country trip with zero fear.

Cars Mentioned in This Video
01:12 – 12. Honda Accord V6 (2003–2007)
04:15 – 11. Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo (1990–1996)
07:05 – 10. Subaru Impreza WRX (2002–2007)
10:10 – 9. Lexus LS400 (1990–2000)
13:23 – 8. BMW E39 M5 (1999–2003)
16:45 – 7. Toyota 4Runner / Tacoma 3.4L V6 (1995–2004)
19:52 – 6. Mazda RX-7 FD (1993–2002)
23:40 – 5. Jeep Wrangler 4.0L Inline-Six (1991–2006)
27:14 – 4. Porsche 911 Mezger Engine (2005–2008)
30:45 – 3. Honda S2000 F20C / F22C (1999–2009)
33:58 – 2. Toyota Supra 2JZ-GTE (1993–2002)
37:50 – 1. Mercedes-Benz W123 OM617 Diesel (1976–1985)

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