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Xzibit and the good people at West Coast Customs make people’s cars go from dirt to pimped in this 30 minute show that airs weekly on MTV. Hosted by Xzibit and featuring Los Angeles-area aftermarket shop West Coast Customs, “MTV Pimp My Ride” selects young, automotively challenged Southern Californians and transforms their rust buckets into triumphs.
For many young adults, getting the insurance or finance to fix up their cars can be difficult and taking out a car loan is often not an option. “It’s not just about the cars anymore,” Xzibit said, but also “the boost that these kids get in their self-esteem. You can see it in their faces.” “Everybody has had a bucket in their life,” said Xzibit, using L.A. slang for a clunker. He has had two of his own rides — a Hummer H2 and a Mercedes-Benz S500 — “pimped” at West Coast Customs. A typical episode begins with Xzibit paying a surprise visit to the viewer and humorously highlighting the car’s numerous problem areas. Then it’s off to West Coast Customs, where a team of professionals disassembles the vehicle and completely refurbishes it with custom rims and paint, plush interiors and the latest in lighting, car audio and video accessories. Wheels, Grilles, Body Kits, Customer Paint, Rims, Tires, Car Audio, Car DVD Video and Computer Systems, and many more crazy additions are transplanted into a Pimped Rides every episode! To qualify for a pimping, you’ll need to be 18-24 years old, and live in the Southern California area.
Pimp My Ride Episode Guide
Pimp My Ride Season 1 Episode Guide
- Episode 1 – Wyatt and his Hi-Jet
- Episode 2 – Nile’s new Caddy
- Episode 3 – Logan’s Cutlass Supreme
- Episode 4 – Christine’s Civic
- Episode 5 – Antwon’s Mirage
- Episode 6 – Mary’s Mustang
- Episode 7 – Jared’s Ranger
- Episode 8 – Danelle’s Trans Am
- Episode 9 – Neil’s Chevy ‘luv’ truck
- Episode 10 – Shanda’s ’89 Mustang
- Episode 11 – Ezra’s Nissan Maxima
- Episode 12 – Krissy’s VW Bug
- Episode 13 – Brian’s Honda CRX
- Episode 14 – Gaby’s Land Cruiser
- Episode 15 – Kerry’s Scion XB
Pimp My Ride Season 2 Episode Guide
- Episode 16 – Big Ron’s Cadillac
- Episode 17 – Kiearah’s Ford Escort
- Episode 18 – Ryan’s Volkswagen Bus
- Episode 19 – Alice’s Chevy Suburban
- Episode 20 – Erin’s Chevy Blazer
- Episode 21 – Josh’s Acura Legend
- Episode 22 – Quoc-viet’s Nissan 240 SX
- Episode 23 – West’s Ford Fairlane
Pimp My Ride Season 3 Episode Guide
- Episode 24 – Nate’s Ford Econoline
- Episode 25 – Sara’s Chevy S10
- Episode 26 – Brooke’s Chevy Cavalier
- Episode 27 – Tom’s Chevy Caprice
- Episode 28 – JT’s Honda Civic
- Episode 29 – Jekara’s Chevy Bel Air
- Episode 30 – Vivian’s Toyota
- Episode 31 – Eric’s Mitsubishi Eclipse
Pimp My Ride Season 4 Episode Guide
- Episode 32 – Jessica’s AMC Pacer
- Episode 33 – Josh’s Toyota Corolla
- Episode 34 – Heather’s Chevy Pickup
- Episode 35 – Tin’s Dodge Caravan
- Episode 36 – Alex’s Chevy Chevelle
- Episode 37 – Rashae’s Ford Taurus
- Episode 38 – Jake’s Buick Century
- Episode 39 – Cristi’s Chevy Truck
Pimp My Ride Season 5 Episode Guide
- Episode 40 – Pimpin with Guillermo
- Episode 41 – Calvin’s Chevy Malibu
- Episode 42 – Erins Volkswagen Thing
- Episode 43 – Monique’s Galant
- Episode 44 – Dante’s Ford Truck
- Episode 45 – Jason’s Toyota T100
- Episode 46 – Joe’s Cadillac Limo
- Episode 47 – Shawna’s Toyota Celica
- Episode 48 – Tad’s Range Rover
- Episode 49 – Gerald’s Monte Carlo
- Episode 50 – Ellyn’s Ford Contour
- Episode 51 – John’s Mercury Cougar
- Episode 52 – Xilomen’s Ford Probe
- Episode 53 – Tyler’s Chevy El Camino
- Episode 54 – Lawanna’s Volkswagen
- Episode 55 – Josh’s Chevy K-5 Blazer
- Episode 56 – Mary’s Nissan Pulsar
Pimp My Ride Season 6 Episode Guide
- Episode 57 – Where Are They Now?
- Episode 58 – Tenita’s Thunderbird
- Episode 59 – Mike’s Grumman Truck
- Episode 60 – Kristoffer’s Impala SS
- Episode 61 – Spechelle’s Benz 300SE
- Episode 62 – Robert’s Chevrolet Van
- Episode 63 – Laila’s Minivan
- Episode 64 – Seth’s Nissan Maxima
- Episode 65 – Vanessa’s Ford Festiva
- Episode 66 – Jonathan’s Honda CRX (Host – Chamillionaire)
- Episode 67 – David’s Ford Econoline
- Episode 68 – Will’s Jeep Wagoneer
- Episode 69 – Esmerelda’s Sunbird
- Episode 70 – Justin’s Toyota RAV4
- Episode 71 – Terese’s Ford LTD
- Episode 72 – Amber’s Chevy Cavalier
- Episode 73 – Louis’ Subaru Impreza
- Episode 74 – Andrew’s Cadillac Hearse
Recent Pimp My Ride News
Pimp My Ride – Nominated as Best Reality Program – 9 October, 2007 MTV’s Pimp My Ride has been nominated in the Best Reality Program catagory in the 2007 Environmental Media Association annual awards for their contribution to raise awareness on environmental issues. The 17th awards ceremony will take place on Oct. 24.
MTV parks “Pimp My Ride” – No more Pimp My Ride – 19 July, 2007 
The upcoming season of MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” will be its last. The network said Wednesday that the auto-centric series, hosted by rapper Xzibit, will return for its final season at 10:30 p.m. Sunday. (The final eight episodes previously aired in a June 9 marathon, a strategy MTV sometimes employs to generate buzz for shows ahead of their regular weekly time-slot premiere.) “Ride” will be paired up with new car-makeover competition series, “Trick It Out,” hosted by former “American Idol” contestant Becky O’Donohue, which debuts at 10 p.m. Sunday.
Source: Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
Arnold Schwarzenegger Orders ‘Pimp My Ride’ Engine For His Hummer – 15 April, 2007
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was so impressed by the biodiesel makeover he took part in on an upcoming environmentally-themed Pimp My Ride show, he insisted mechanics install the same engine under the bonnet of his Hummer. The star and rapper/host Xzibit joined forces to makeover a 1965 Chevy Impala and give the classic vehicle an environmental, biodiesel edge as part of an Earth Day Pimp My Ride. And Schwarzenegger was stunned when Galpin Auto Sports mechanics fitted the classic car with an 800 horsepower biofuel engine, equipped with recycled plastic bottles. He has now asked Galpin boss Beau Boeckman to fit the same engine in his own car.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Teams Up With Rapper Xzibit On An Earth Saving ‘Pimp My Ride’ Show – 9 April, 2007
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger teamed up with rapper Xzibit to “pimp” a ’65 Chevy Impala on an upcoming episode of MTV’s hit show Pimp My Ride. Schwarzenegger, Mad Mike and the crew of Pimp My Ride give the Impala an ecological make over on the show’s season premiere, which takes place on Earth Day (Apr. 22). “I would like to thank MTV and the entire Pimp My Ride crew for shining the spotlight on the importance of alternative fuels and the fight against global warming,” Governor Schwarzenegger said in a statement. “I am very encouraged by the great potential in converting vehicles to run on biodiesel as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “I am pleased that the power of MTV’s message will reach an audience throughout California and the nation to reinforce the benefits of alternative-fuel vehicles and protecting our environment.” The special edition features the Impala getting an 800 horsepower Duramax diesel engine that will run on biodiesel fuel, educating viewers during the show about the benefits of ecological friendly cars. “What better way to celebrate the anniversary of our Break the Addiction campaign than pimping the environment with a pro like Governor Schwarzenegger – a powerful voice in the fight against climate change,” added Christina Norman, President, MTV. “During the past year, we’ve reached millions, giving our audience the tools they want to make changes in their own lives. The state of our environment is one of the most critical issues facing our audience today and we’re honored that we can inspire and educate even more as we celebrate Earth Day with this special Pimp My Ride event.” Pimp My Ride premieres Apr. 22, on Earth Day.
Pimp My Ride DVD Series 1 Review from Amazon.com
The MTV series, Pimp My Ride-The Complete First Season is now available on DVD. The three disc set includes all of the episodes from the first season of the surprise MTV hit series which stars rapper Xzibit. The box set comes in a bright neon green box, as seen above. The individual discs are enclosed in their own plastic keepsake cases. There are a total of 15 pimped out rides included in the box set and a nice selection of special features. It’s not hard to forget the very first episode of Pimp My Ride, Wyatts 1988 Daihatsu Hi-Jet. Not only were Wyatt and Xzibit from two totally different worlds it seemed, X and the crew at West Coast Customs totally pimped the Hi-Jet. The episodes themselves are pretty much the same. Xzibit suprises a young Southern California male or female who appears to be under twenty five years old and attempts to drive their raggedy car to West Coast Customs. Next we see the staff of West Coast Customs sit down in a meeting (a rep from the company said in FHM magazine that the meeting is strictly for the camera), and they determine just what tricked out things they are going to do to the car. So essentially, it is a total car makeover with special additions like shoe racks, e-mail hook-ups, video game systems, camera, video moniters and other hi tech additions. The special features are interesting for the Pimp My Ride fan. Disc three includes the special features, which are as follows: -Deleted scenes (not too much here, just a few little out takes that include Xzibit and the staff of West Coast Customs clowning around) -Bloopers -The staff of West Coast Customs and the kids who have their rides pimped flub on lines. -Exclusive car Tour featuring Travis Barker (Blink 182) and his 1954 Cadilac Coup DeVille- (this is a nice little featurette. Travis and all of his tattoos explain to Xzibit just what he did to make his Caddy look nice and smooth, down to the two tone paint. -What We Drive featurette-We see Q’s motorcycle, Gary’s hot BMW and Mikes motor home or some kind of live in coach home that is circa 1978. -Xzibit Music Video-“What You See It What You Get.” Pimp My Ride season one is a great purchase for someone who loves the shows, like Xzibit or for the car fan. Set also includes an insert to purchase “Pimp My Ride” clothes, Scarves, car mats, shot glasses and other personalized materials.
Product Review – Pimp My Ride [PlayStation 2, XBox 360 Game]
Product Review – Pimp My Ride [PlayStation 2, XBox 360 Game] 
Developed by Eutechnyx, Limited – Activision (2006) Pimp My Ride invites you to become a member of a car customization team in a game based on the MTV television show. You must go against rival gear-heads to win each challenge by producing the best car. Help Xzibit “Pimp” various rides by first selecting and greeting a customer. After the pleasantries, Xzibit brings the car to the shop where the pimping begins. Before any upgrades are added, you must allocate the funds by completing “Hot Stepper,” “Ghost Rider,” and “Cruise” events found around the city. After you reach your cash goal, you can begin visiting suppliers for the required tricked-out gear. You have the opportunity to improve a car’s rims, tires, body, pain, interior, and entertainment system. At the reveal stage, the customer chooses from the two cars created by you and your competition.
Source: All Game Guide
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Five DVD
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Five DVD 
Actors: Xzibit
Country: U.S.A.
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3
Category: TV Series, Motor Sport
Region: 4
Year: 2008
Distributor: Paramount
Rating: M
Languages: English
Running Time: 320 mins
Features: Double Sided Disc
Source: Amazon
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Four DVD1
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Four DVD 
Actors: Xzibit
Country: U.S.A.
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3
Category: TV Series, Motor Sport
Region: 4
Year: 2008
Distributor: Paramount
Rating: M
Languages: English
Running Time: 320 mins
Features: Double Sided Disc
Source: Amazon
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Three DVD
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Three DVD 
Actors: Xzibit
Country: U.S.A.
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3
Category: TV Series, Motor Sport
Region: 4
Year: 2008
Distributor: Paramount
Rating: M
Languages: English
Running Time: 162 mins
Features: Double Sided Disc
Source: Amazon
On MTV’s Pimp My Ride, there are no wheels too worthless, no ride too ragged. In other words, there is no ride unpimpable! Join your host and master of ceremonies Xzibit as he teams up with the crew at West Coast Customs to right the vehicular wrongs and enliven the lives of some very unlucky guests. Cars made over in the third season include a classic ’68 Chevelle Malibu convertible, a dried-up minivan, and neglected 1976 Pacer with a …tenant? From the front to the back, the roof to the rims, these autos that ought-not-to-be are transformed into whips that work. Check out all of season three with this 2-disc set! Source: Amazon
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Two DVD
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Two DVD 
Actors: Xzibit
Country: U.S.A.
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3
Category: TV Series, Motor Sport
Region: 4
Year: 2003
Distributor: Paramount
Rating: M
Languages: English
Running Time: 322 mins
Features: Double Sided Disc
Source: Amazon
Ever dream of riding in a blinged-out Pimp Mobile? For the lucky participants of PIMP MY RIDE, this dream becomes a reality when MTV joins forces with experienced car-detailers in order to transform the most modest of wheels into deluxe hip-hop machines. Experience the transformations that made the show such a hit in PIMP MY RIDE – SERIES 2. West coast rapper Xzibit hosts each 30 minute episode, all of which take place in Southern California. Working with car manufacturers West Coast Customs, Xzibit guides viewers through the process of turning dingy old vehicles into customized, tricked-out works of art.
Source: EzyDVD
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season One DVD
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season One DVD The MTV series, Pimp My Ride-The Complete First Season is now available on DVD. The three disc set includes all of the episodes from the first season of the surprise MTV hit series which stars rapper Xzibit. The box set comes in a bright neon green box, as seen above. The individual discs are enclosed in their own plastic keepsake cases. There are a total of 15 pimped out rides included in the box set and a nice selection of special features. It’s not hard to forget the very first episode of Pimp My Ride, Wyatts 1988 Daihatsu Hi-Jet. Not only were Wyatt and Xzibit from two totally different worlds it seemed, X and the crew at West Coast Customs totally pimped the Hi-Jet. The episodes themselves are pretty much the same. Xzibit suprises a young Southern California male or female who appears to be under twenty five years old and attempts to drive their raggedy car to West Coast Customs. Next we see the staff of West Coast Customs sit down in a meeting (a rep from the company said in FHM magazine that the meeting is strictly for the camera), and they determine just what tricked out things they are going to do to the car. So essentially, it is a total car makeover with special additions like shoe racks, e-mail hook-ups, video game systems, camera, video moniters and other hi tech additions. The special features are interesting for the Pimp My Ride fan. Disc three includes the special features, which are as follows: -Deleted scenes (not too much here, just a few little out takes that include Xzibit and the staff of West Coast Customs clowning around) -Bloopers -The staff of West Coast Customs and the kids who have their rides pimped flub on lines. -Exclusive car Tour featuring Travis Barker (Blink 182) and his 1954 Cadilac Coup DeVille- (this is a nice little featurette. Travis and all of his tattoos explain to Xzibit just what he did to make his Caddy look nice and smooth, down to the two tone paint. -What We Drive featurette-We see Q’s motorcycle, Gary’s hot BMW and Mikes motor home or some kind of live in coach home that is circa 1978. -Xzibit Music Video-“What You See It What You Get.” Pimp My Ride season one is a great purchase for someone who loves the shows, like Xzibit or for the car fan. Set also includes an insert to purchase “Pimp My Ride” clothes , car mats, shot glasses and other personalized materials.
Source: ThaBiz
Hi I have a friend whose ex-husband left her and her 15 year old son with a 1965 Mustang. 6 cyl. It is a mess, torn down; partail primered , bumpers and door handles off. She works full time and is a struggling single MOM. I have some pictures of the ‘Stang and would like to help.
Do you think you could “pimp her ride”? Please contact me mtja@yahoo.com
My fiancee drives a 1990 Subaru Legacy with the front end ripped off. She is the kindest, funnest person you will ever meet. Half the blinkers don’t work, it screeches like a banshee, the tires are bald, it barely stops because the brakes are shot, the windshield is cracked, the washer pump doesn’t work, and about anything else you can imagine is wrong with it. We don’t have money to buy her anything. Please help bless her in a huge way.
Jesse
geniuseschoosegreen@gmail.com
hi xzibit and the west cost custom crew. im from Costa Mesa CA and i have a 1947 international pickup rat rod. I’ve try fixing it and i still cant get it to run. this truck is a gift from my dad 4 years ago. Xzibit and crew i need your help!
i have a chevy astro can you fix it.
hi, my name is cyndie and i used to watch your show all the time when it was on the air even after i moved to seattle , it is absolutely amazing how beautifully you have transformed vehicles that need it for owners who deserve it but cannot afford it … i have a 1989 lincoln town car that belonged to my fiance before he passed (the car’s name is esmerelda) drew always said she was his princess and i was his queen , when he aquired her he intended to fix her up . most of the work she needs is stuff like paint and interior altho she does have a few other minor things that need to be done up until last year when someone hit her while she was parked she didnt even have dents in her body just old paint … drew was very ill and was on dialysis 3 times a week before he suffered a cardiac arrest and laid in a coma for weeks before passing .it took all i could do to fight with the military just to get him his proper burial he was due and i only wish i had the ability to fix esmerelda up the way he wanted her in his memory i am now driving her as my toyota is not working but i know he wanted her to look very classy … if you think you can help please e-mail me at redhotaquarius@yahoo.com or call me (951) 623-7842 this would be my dream to be able to honor his memory … altho i could not save him maybe i can save his princess and keep his memory alive … thank you …. cyndie southern
I really love pimp my ride and i hope to get part in it …Ahmed.Egypt
My Name is Li’za Donnell Woodard. I am a retired WNBA player. I am currently the vice principal at John F. Kennedy High School in Newark New Jersey. The students at my school are all multiply disabled. We have a student by the name of Shareef Bell who is a 21 year old quadriplegic that will be graduating in June of 2014. Shareef spends his life in his wheelchair. His wheelchair is motorized but old and in need of an upgrade. We would be so appreciative if you could pimp his ride. Shareef has been a student at JFK since he was 3 years old. We all will be very sad to see him go and it would be great to send him off with a pimped out wheel chair. Thank you in advance, we hope that you will consider Shareef. I can be reached at LMWoodard@nps.k12.nj.us
Respectfully,
Mrs. Donnell Woodard, Vice Principal
Hi X and The Crew, My father left me a Datsun Stanza 1982 model its running but the interior and exterior are not in good condition,PLEASE help a brother from South Africa. Much Luv and I really love ur show and I love cars, PLEASE PIMP MY RIDE. THANK YOU XZIBIT AND THE CREW
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hi pimp my ride your show is the best.i like your programme