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Jared Cates at Lufkin Ford Automotive enthusiast | Sales Professional at Lufkin Ford | Creator of Drive with Jared

I've been a car guy for as long as I can remember.I grew up watching *The Dukes of Hazzard* and *Horsepower TV*, dreamin...
10/12/2026

I've been a car guy for as long as I can remember.

I grew up watching *The Dukes of Hazzard* and *Horsepower TV*, dreaming about fast cars, loud engines, and anything with wheels and a motor. Somewhere along the way, those dreams turned into a lifetime of drag racing, turning wrenches, riding motorcycles, and occasionally finding out exactly where the limits are on two wheels AND four.

Over the years, I've sold just about everything. Kirby vacuum cleaners, motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, cars, and trucks. If there's one thing sales has taught me, it's that people don't just want to buy something. They want to deal with somebody who knows what they're talking about and genuinely cares about what they're selling.

I've also spent a good chunk of my life on the service side of the business. I've worked on everything from minibikes to Maseratis. I've busted knuckles, chased electrical gremlins, diagnosed problems that made me question my career choices, and experienced the satisfaction of bringing machines back to life.

And through all of it, I've never stopped being an enthusiast.

That's why I started **Drive With Jared**.

It's not just another car sales page. Sure, I sell vehicles at Lufkin Ford, and I'd love to earn your business. But this is also about the cars, trucks, motorcycles, projects, racing, ridiculous shop stories, and the people who make this hobby so much fun.

I want to share the stuff that gets me excited, whether it's a brand-new Ford Performance machine, an old Camaro that hasn't run in a decade, or a buddy's crazy garage project.

Because here's how I look at it:

**A salesman can tell you what it costs. A tech can tell you what's gonna break. An enthusiast knows bothβ€”and why you want it anyway!**

That's me. That's Drive With Jared.

If you love anything with an engine, come along for the ride. And if you're looking for your next vehicle, you know where to find me!

🏁 **Drive With Jared**
πŸ“ Lufkin Ford β€” Lufkin, Texas
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10/12/2026

Caught you peeking! πŸ‘€πŸ˜‚

Don't worry, I get it. It's hard to walk past a Bronco Badlands without taking a second look!

If you've been thinking about getting into a Bronco, come see me at Lufkin Ford. We'll find one that fits your kind of adventure!

🏁 Drive With Jared
πŸ“ Lufkin Ford | Lufkin, TX

Y'all know I'm usually more interested in horsepower and loud exhausts, but every now and then something a little more s...
10/12/2026

Y'all know I'm usually more interested in horsepower and loud exhausts, but every now and then something a little more sophisticated catches my eye. 😎

Today on **Drive With Jared**, we're checking out a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve at Lufkin Ford!

This thing has a **48-INCH panoramic dashboard display!** 🀯 Seriously, the technology in these newer Lincolns is something else.

I'm just a car guy who appreciates a cool vehicle, whether it's a supercharged Mustang or a luxury SUV.

Check out the video, tell me what you think, and give the channel a follow if you enjoy this kind of stuff!

https://youtu.be/1p_Y-vEicDw?si=q75Cx89tjz_JAtpe

πŸ“ Lufkin Ford β€” Lufkin, TX
πŸŽ₯ Drive With Jared

I'm just a car guy, and y'all know I usually gravitate toward loud ...

Now THIS is how you travel in East Texas! 🀠🌲The 2026 Ford Expedition King Ranch brings the comfort of a luxury SUV with ...
10/12/2026

Now THIS is how you travel in East Texas! 🀠🌲

The 2026 Ford Expedition King Ranch brings the comfort of a luxury SUV with the character of a Texas ranch. Beautiful leather, wood accents, and enough technology to make the cockpit feel like something out of the future.

Whether you're headed down a country road or across the country, this is a pretty darn nice place to spend some time.

Come see me at Lufkin Ford and check one out!

🏁πŸ”₯ **WHAT A WEEKEND FOR FORD RACING!**We already know about the Master Class that Red Bull, Ford Racing, and Max Verstap...
10/12/2026

🏁πŸ”₯ **WHAT A WEEKEND FOR FORD RACING!**

We already know about the Master Class that Red Bull, Ford Racing, and Max Verstappen put on in F1, but Ford Motor Company had one heck of a good weekend at the racetrack around the globe!!!

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί **BATHURST 1000:** Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazlewood took the win at Mount Panorama, with Will Brown and Scott Pye right behind them! Kostecki and Brown's battle made for some incredible racing, and Ford walked away with a Mustang 1–2 finish!

πŸ† **NASCAR TRUCK SERIES:** Layne Riggs put his No. 34 Ford F-150 in Victory Lane at Charlotte!

🏁 **NASCAR CUP:** Four Mustangs finished in the top ten, led by Ryan Blaney in 3rd and Josh Berry in 4th!

πŸ† **GT4 AMERICA:** Frankie Muniz and Tyler Stone secured the Am-class championship in their Ford Mustang GT4!

Funny enough, I actually briefly met Frankie in a sushi restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, years ago. He was on the way in as I was headed out. Never would've guessed I'd eventually be cheering him on in a championship-winning Mustang!

Malcolm ain't in the Middle anymore! πŸ˜‚πŸ

**From the track to your driveway, Ford Performance is getting it done!** πŸ’™

Some people rescue dogs. Apparently, I rescue neglected Camaros. πŸ˜‚πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈThis is my 1996 Camaro Z28, and these pictures show ...
10/11/2026

Some people rescue dogs. Apparently, I rescue neglected Camaros. πŸ˜‚πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

This is my 1996 Camaro Z28, and these pictures show exactly what it looked like after sitting for over TEN YEARS.

Algae, peeling clear coat, dead fuel system… Mother Nature was about three payments away from owning the title. 🀣

But underneath all that mess was a 5.7L LT1 V8, a six-speed manual, and a car I wasn't ready to give up on.

Well, she's running again, making noise, and getting into trouble!

I just dropped a new video on **Drive with Jared** telling the story of how I brought this old girl back to life and what I've done so far.

This one's a little different from my dealership reviews. It's my own car, my own busted knuckles, and my own questionable financial decisions. πŸ˜‚

Check it out, and if you're into old-school American muscle and budget project cars, come along for the ride!

πŸŽ₯ https://youtu.be/5ttu4xaKZJ8

**Horsepower. Humor. Honest Opinions.**

I'm just a car guy who happens to sell 'em.

After sitting for over TEN YEARS, my 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is f...

Well, somebody apparently forgot to tell Max Verstappen that Singapore is supposed to be one of the toughest races on th...
10/11/2026

Well, somebody apparently forgot to tell Max Verstappen that Singapore is supposed to be one of the toughest races on the F1 calendar. πŸ˜‚πŸ

What a weekend for Red Bull Racing! Sprint victory, pole position, and a Grand Prix win to top it all off.

And I've gotta say, seeing **Ford Performance back in Formula 1** as Red Bull's power-unit development partner makes it that much sweeter! πŸ”₯πŸ”΅

From Mustangs and F-150s to fighting for wins on the biggest stage in motorsports, I love seeing the Blue Oval involved in the pursuit of horsepower.

I might not always pull for Max, but I sure as hell respect the talent. And I'm excited to see what the Red Bull Ford partnership can accomplish.

**Drive with Jared**
Horsepower. Humor. Honest Opinions. 🀘

Look, I love a good truck. Especially one with 700 horsepower and absolutely no regard for fuel economy. πŸ˜‚But here's a q...
10/10/2026

Look, I love a good truck. Especially one with 700 horsepower and absolutely no regard for fuel economy. πŸ˜‚

But here's a question that'll probably get my Texas card revoked...

**Do you REALLY need a truck?** πŸ€”

I took a few minutes to talk about why a Ford Explorer might actually make more sense for some folks than an F-150. And before the truck guys come after me, I'm not saying you shouldn't own one. I'm just saying there's something to be said for buying what fits your life!

Check out the video and let me know what you think!

**Team F-150 or Team Explorer?** πŸ‘‡

https://youtu.be/9QWtfZs6bC8

I LOVE a good truck. Especially when it's packing 700 horsepower! 🐎...

I'll be the first to admit, Max Verstappen isn't my favorite driver in F1, but you'd have to be crazy to deny the man's ...
10/10/2026

I'll be the first to admit, Max Verstappen isn't my favorite driver in F1, but you'd have to be crazy to deny the man's talent behind the wheel. The guy is an absolute animal.

Seeing Red Bull Racing and Ford Performance working together makes it a little easier to cheer for him, too!

Love him or hate him, you've gotta respect what he can do in a FORD powered race car.

700 HP. FORD PERFORMANCE. F-150 TREMOR. πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯What happens when you take an already capable 2026 F-150 Tremor and give its 5...
10/09/2026

700 HP. FORD PERFORMANCE. F-150 TREMOR. πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯

What happens when you take an already capable 2026 F-150 Tremor and give its 5.0L Coyote V8 a serious Ford Performance upgrade?

You get a truck that combines off-road attitude, everyday practicality, and a claimed 700 horsepower!

We've got this beast at Lufkin Ford, and it's looking for a new driveway.

https://youtu.be/mGbuQK2ksBE

πŸ“ Lufkin Ford β€” Lufkin, Texas

πŸ“© Send me a message to come see it!

What happens when you take a Ford F-150 Tremor with a Coyote V8 and...

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