THEY SAID THIS FISKER OCEAN WAS UNFIXABLE - I USED ILLEGAL PARTS TO PROVE THEM WRONG

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The reviewer acquired a 2023 Fisker Ocean for a remarkably low price, describing it as 'dead' and facing significant challenges due to the company's bankruptcy and scarcity of parts. The video details the extensive efforts to revive the vehicle, highlighting issues such as a damaged hood and front end, a dead 12V battery, and malfunctioning door handles. Notably, the reviewer had to use an 'illegal' replacement door handle, as the original was part of an NHTSA stop-sale due to potential occupant entrapment. Despite these hurdles, including a frozen charge port and a non-driving condition attributed to a low battery, the reviewer managed to get the car to power on and unlock. The video emphasizes the difficulty in sourcing parts and the unique, often frustrating, engineering decisions made by Fisker. The reviewer ultimately reveals the car was acquired for free, making the extensive repairs a worthwhile endeavor for him.