In this video, the host and his friends, Ethan and Jack, take on a challenge to buy a car with a budget of £250, source fuel, and have a barbecue at West Wittering Beach within 8 hours. They start by searching online marketplaces like Gumtree, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace, and after some unsuccessful attempts, Ethan finds a Volvo for sale within their budget. They purchase the car for £195 and use the remaining £55 for fuel and food. Despite some minor issues with the car, they successfully complete their challenge, arriving at the beach on time and enjoying a barbecue. The video showcases their fun and adventurous day, proving that it's possible to buy a car and have a day out on a tight budget.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The challenge is to buy a car for no more than £250 and drive it to West Wittering Beach for a barbecue.
2. The participants have 8 hours to complete the challenge.
3. They have to use the £250 to buy the car, fuel, and food for the barbecue.
4. The car must have a valid MOT, taxes, and insurance, but these costs are not included in the £250 budget.
5. The participants start their search on Gumtree, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace.
6. They find a Fiat Punto 1.2 for £250 on Gumtree, but it's already sold.
7. They find a TMG convertible on Facebook Marketplace, but it has rear damage and an MOT until 2020.
8. They find a Suzuki Swift for £225 on Facebook Marketplace, but it's located in Essex and may not be worth the trip.
9. They find a Day U Next Year car on Facebook Marketplace, but it's not specified what model.
10. They find a Volvo for £249 on Facebook Marketplace, but it has an ABS light on and the speedometer doesn't work.
11. They decide to view the Volvo and negotiate the price to £200.
12. They buy the Volvo for £195 and have £55 left over for fuel and food.
13. They drive the Volvo to West Wittering Beach and have a barbecue.
14. The Volvo's air conditioning works, despite being a surprise.
15. They go over budget by £8 due to parking costs.
16. The challenge is considered a success, and they reflect on the adventure and the fun they had.