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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
hello Xzibit I have a 2004 mustang GT that I love but 54 years old on disability taking care of wife and son on a monthly check so my car hasn’t been serviced in over 5 years it is in ruff running condition and some body damage hoping u you guys can help by pimping my ride if iam lucky please respond if you need me to send pictures let me know how to send them thanks Robert
I have an 1982 Volkswagen Jetta. It does not run and has rust issues and mud inside due to rain. The outside has rust and it does not run. I love this car. I have kept up the tags so it does not get towed. I live in San Francisco near the ocean so it has rusted due to the salty air. However, I had this car since I was a soldier in the Gulf War. I have kept up the tags and the insurance and do not want to donate it. Can you help me? Please let me know if you can recommend a place here in San Francisco that can do the same work that you do.
Laverne
I have an uncle with a 84 Ford F250 XLT he is a Army Veteran 65yrs old. He really love this truck and will not depart from it. Unfortunely he was driving a couple of weeks ago the front end caught fire while he was driving. checking to see if you are coming to the Houston area any time. I would for you to check his ride out. He has always kept it very clean and had many offers to buy it. Please let me know if you can help. janice_byrd59@yahoo.com. Thank You
New idea, I have a 1957 Lincoln Continental Markii. It needs some work, a lot of things don’t work but the new idea is to bring this ’57 into today’s ride. Keep the outer look but load it with ‘modern’. Have a season with 50 year old (or older)cars, keep the outer look but upgrade and load up the tech stuff.
X yo pimp my ride but if not algud let me pimp yours unitycarvings@vodafone.co.nz holla at dat i will hook you up some NZ bling cuzz
Hay xzibit my name is cassandra I live in fairfield I know you be Los angles all the time I really wish you could come pimp my ride I have a stroke of bad luck my transmission has been acting up my seat is get raggedy I lost my first job I’m trying to make back in
Forward to work I was in a bad car accident I behind on my bills I’m am looking for another day job all I want to know can to california and pimp my ride so I can get back and foward to work it
Would show be nice if you can come away from home do a surprise in other city once a year to
Pick town and pick there ride
AHOYA X – LOVE WHAT YOU DO AND EVERYTING BUT IM ALL ABOUT KEEPING IT REAL…STANDARD…AND ORIGINAL. . .O JA EK IS VAN SUID AFRIKA….EN O JA EK RY N DATSUN P510.
I am sending you this message for my Brother who is in Belgrade Nebraska,he is there in our Parents home looking after our 91 yr old Mom David has my Dad’s(passed)Chevy 1976 C10 V8 Pickup which he loves dearly has not been able to fix it up it would mean the world to him if it could be.My Uncle Dad’s brother bought it new then Dad got it,It is all original from when it was built I am txting you from Australia our Parent met during the second World War Dad a American Sailor and Mom Australian Army please consider my email and hope to hear back from you.David has been a wonderful son to our Parents and has given up a lot of his own happiness for them and this is the only way I could think of that would bring tears to his eyes as he misses our Dad so much.
Hello to the guys who are can pimp a truck. My name is Cassandra—Cassie the K9 Trainer. It would be one of my life’s dreams if you could or are willing to pimp my truck into a dog grooming truck. I love dogs so much and this is my life passion. Thank you, Cassie
hi im 20 i just got an 2002 chevy s10 it was givin to me by a close friend it has no motor in it im curentlly unemployed and just found out im gunna be a father ….
please help me if you can
Dear X-zibit, I Really don’t expect this to ever reach you, but as a very proud grandmother, I had to give it my best shot! I have a 19 year old grandson that my husband and I have raised, also have raised 5 of our own! Justin, is my heart and I’d do anything for him! But we are on a fixed income aand money is limited! He has a 1997 Trans am he bought with his. Own money. He wants a few things
done to it that is well above our means. His have problems with public so he spends all of his time here! If you. Can help us out please , I’m begging! Thank you, tina blackfoxjane02@yahoo.com