Ranking the Cars We Broke: From Least to Most Damaged

In the latest video from Donut, the team takes us on a journey through the wreckage they've left behind this year. From broken transmissions to snapped axles, it's a true spectacle of automotive destruction. Starting with the high WRX, it suffered the consequences of its E85 conversion, resulting in a shattered transmission. Not surprising, really, considering the abuse it endured on the track and in the canyons. A predictable fate, if you ask me.

Next up is the low Z, which had its fair share of mishaps, including a snapped axle and a power steering failure. Not exactly ideal for drifting, I must say. But fear not, these issues were relatively easy fixes, ranking at a modest 20 on the Pano meter. Moving on to the Heisy, this car managed to break not one, not two, but four axles in a single day. Now that's some impressive destruction right there. And let's not forget the overheating issues that plagued this beast. It took the team quite some time to figure out the missing plug in the thermostat housing. But hey, they got there in the end.

Ah, the low WRX, a victim of a track day gone wrong. Just when things were going smoothly at Willow Springs, third gear decided to release itself, leaving the driver in a state of shock. Thankfully, the pain meter for this one is relatively low, as a replacement transmission is already on the cards. A quick fix and they'll be back on the road in no time. And then there's the 5-cylinder turbo Mark III Golf, a car that proved its talent for burnouts but suffered from a severe case of rod knock. Not to mention the door that decided it no longer wanted to close. A bit of a headache, but nothing too catastrophic.

But let's not forget the true highlight of this video: the million-dollar camper. This magnificent beast met its demise when the team decided to put it through its paces on a treacherous hill climb. Unfortunately, the drive shaft couldn't handle the pressure and ended up in a sorry state of disarray. A truly painful blow, both for the team and their wallets. And of course, we can't overlook the Reliant Robin, the little car that dared to defy the laws of physics. While it managed to survive the infamous Top Gear test, it couldn't escape unscathed from the Donut team's clutches. A popped cooling hose was the culprit, but luckily, a quick fix was all it took.

All in all, it's been a year filled with broken cars and shattered dreams for the Donut team. But they've faced each challenge head-on, fixing what they can and learning from their mistakes. It's a testament to their resilience and determination to push the limits of automotive mayhem. And I, for one, can't wait to see what they break next.

Watch Every Car We Broke in 2023 on Youtube

Viewer Reactions for Every Car We Broke in 2023

Shout out to James for handling the throttle sticking situation safely
Request for Matt's Offroad Recovery to choose the Donut crew for the Wrecker Games in 2024
Criticism of the Ascender vehicle and its high price
Petition to bring back Up To Speed
Appreciation for Donut's videos helping viewers during the year
Comment about this video being the quintessential Donut episode
Viewer proud to have watched every car being built on the channel
Thanking Donut for their work and expressing love for the channel
Comment about Donut crew hanging out with Jay Leno
Amusement at Matt's look of horror in the video
Hope that the Donut crew gets along well off-screen
Appreciation for the chemistry and friendship among the hosts
Request for more videos with all the hosts together
Comment about the downsides of video deadlines affecting build quality
Appreciation for Donut Media's presence and best year
Joke about Jobey's comment on wiring, comparing it to a fan's experience with wire harnesses
Appreciation for the hosts' interactions and chemistry
Warning about not putting one's body under a tire when working on a jacked-up car
Praise for the save with the Wrecker vehicle and its potential danger
Correction about the Yugo not being from the Soviet Union but Yugoslavia
Question about the highest pain score among the hosts
Comment about James appearing to be on something
Joke about the Donut crew being terrible mechanics
Good luck wishes for fixing the broken cars
Merchandise idea for a car cover with a humorous slogan
Prediction about thumbnail swaps in the video
Petition to bring back build videos and get an update on the rb25 240sx
Comment about the importance of increasing cooling when increasing power in cars
Criticism of James' appearance in the video
Comment about the VW not performing a proper burnout
Personal anecdote about spinning a rod bearing in a car
Question about the identity of a dog in some shots
Excitement for the possibility of this becoming an annual series
Mention of the WRX that James totaled
Request for a video featuring the one car that didn't break
Request to bring back Science Garage and Bumper to Bumper.