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Pimp My Ride

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Pimp My Ride is a TV show produced by MTV. Each episode consists of taking one car in poor condition and restoring it, as well as customizing it. The original American version was hosted by rapper Xzibit. Recently, MTV2 has begun airing episodes from Pimp My Ride UK hosted by DJ Tim Westwood, which features cars being customised in the UK, and Pimp My Ride International, featuring cars in central Europe, hosted by hip hop artists Fat Joe and Lil' Jon, as well as the related CMT series Trick My Truck.

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Synopsis

Pimp My Ride is a TV show produced by MTV. Each episode consists of taking one car in poor condition and restoring it, as well as customizing it. The original American version was hosted by rapper Xzibit. Recently, MTV2 has begun airing episodes from Pimp My Ride UK hosted by DJ Tim Westwood, which features cars being customised in the UK, and Pimp My Ride International, featuring cars in central Europe, hosted by hip hop artists Fat Joe and Lil' Jon, as well as the related CMT series Trick My Truck.

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Episode 1

Where Are They Now?

Xzibit revisited the pimped cars of "Big" Ron (Cadillac El Dorado), Dante (Ford Econoline Ice Cream Truck), Josh (Toyota Corolla), Nile (Cadillac DeVille), Ryan (VW Bus), Christine (Honda Civic), and Alex (Chevrolet Chevelle)

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Episode 2

Tenita's Ford Thunderbird

Ride Owner: Tenita. 24 years old. Owner's Ride: 1965 Ford Thunderbird.

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Episode 3

Mike's Grumman Kurbmaster Bread Truck

Xzibit and the boys at GAS pimp out a 1978 Grumman Kurbmaster bread truck originally owned by the Wonderbread Company

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Episode 4

Kristoffer's Chevrolet Impala SS

Special Earth Day Episode. Xzibit and the boys at GAS create an 800hp muscle car that runs on biodiesal fuel! It goes 0-to-60mph in less than 3.5 seconds! Guest starring CA. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger!

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Episode 5

Spechelle's Mercedes-Benz 300SE

Xzibit and the boys at GAS transform a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SE from clunker to "crunker".

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Episode 6

Robert's Chevrolet Van

Xzibit and the guys at GAS pimp out this van Vegas style!! Poor Richard needs a gas mask when driving in his van

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Episode 7

Laila's Plymouth Minivan Grand Voyager Expresso

The van was equipped with a special "Vroom Box" which enabled the van to sound like other different types of "Supercars"

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Episode 8

Seth's Nissan Maxima

Because of his love of both Transformers and all kinds of candy, his car's pimping includes a "Transforming" back seat that slides open to reveal the sound system and monitors, and a cotton candy machine in the trunk.

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Episode 9

Jonathan's Honda CRX

In honor of Jonathan's love of comic books (and the Fantastic Four in particular) and surfing, the car was painted with "Silver Surfer" chrome, and the interior done up with Fantastic Four accents, including a comic keeper replacing the glove box (loaded with a copy of Fantastic Four #48—the issue in which the Silver Surfer premiered—valued at US$4000) and a rear A/V/Xbox setup inspired by The Thing. He was also presented with a custom "Silver Surfer" surfboard. Nicknamed "Zippy" by the owner

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Episode 10

Vanessa's Ford Festiva L (1991)

In honor of Jonathan's love of comic books (and the Fantastic Four in particular) and surfing, the car was painted with "Silver Surfer" chrome, and the interior done up with Fantastic Four accents, including a comic keeper replacing the glove box (loaded with a copy of Fantastic Four #48—the issue in which the Silver Surfer premiered—valued at US$4000) and a rear A/V/Xbox setup inspired by The Thing. He was also presented with a custom "Silver Surfer" surfboard.

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Episode 11

David's Ford Econoline (1972)

ince he was running a family dog grooming business, the back of his van got the ultimate grooming station with a new bathtub and a drying cage with a 32-inch monitor so the dogs can watch TV while they get dried off.

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Episode 12

Will's Jeep Grand Wagoneer (1987)

As he was a handyman, the car included such storage devices as a rotating turntable in the back and slots inside the window to hold all his tools.

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Episode 13

Esmerelda's Pontiac Sunbird (1991)

Esmerelda really likes the beach, so she had a Hawaiian Tiki god painted on the hood, and tiki gods stitched into the leather seats. In the trunk, a snow cone maker was installed, along with 2x150w Genesis waterproof subwoofers.

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Episode 14

Justin's Toyota RAV4 (1997)

Xzibit and the good people at West Coast Customs make people's cars go from dirt to pimped in this 30 minute series. A pimped out car is usually worth $20,000 to $30,000

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Episode 16

Amber's Chevy Cavalier (2002)

Xzibit and the good people at West Coast Customs make people's cars go from dirt to pimped in this 30 minute series. A pimped out car is usually worth $20,000 to $30,000

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Episode 17

Louis' Subaru Impreza (1996)

Xzibit and the good people at West Coast Customs make people's cars go from dirt to pimped in this 30 minute series. A pimped out car is usually worth $20,000 to $30,000

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Episode 18

Andrew's Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse (1970)

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This hearse was painted deep purple with custom airbrushed skulls in the front half. A coffin equipped with a grill slides automatically out the back.

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Pimp My Ride

Cast

Xzibit
Ryan Friedlinghaus
Beau Boeckmann
Michael Martin
Quinton Dodson
Dave Aragon

Credits

Created by
Bruce Beresford-Redman, Rick Hurvitz
Written by
Larry Hochberg, Ari Shofet

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Reality
Episodes
73
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • MTVUnited States
  • MTVUnited States
  • MTV РоссияRussia
  • MTV Europe

Themes

automobilecar restoration