1. Don't buy 1st year regardless of brand. 2. Don't buy 2nd year too, especially if it's a new factory or entirely new car. 3. Don't buy from brand new/start up companies. Wait 5 years. 4. Service: Don't buy from brand where dealership is not in your vicinity-difficult to service 5. Don't buy with high mark up. 6. Have to buy quick?: Don't. Rent a car if you have to wait. Wait for the car you really want. Be patient 7. Don't let emotion run over your decision. Buy a car you need 80% of the time, not 20%. 8. Don't let your past dictate your future purchases. Car manufacturers change over the years. 9. Buy on total life cycle of car..factor in all costs. Purchase price, maintenance costs etc. 10. Don't buy cars with known issue based on data.
Ha! I bought the first model year Mazda 3 in 2014 when it came out. Ordered it from Japan where it was made. Next model year moved production to Mexico. The Mexico cars where the ones with the issues and recalls. None applied to mine. 😊 No issues after 10 years of ownership & 140,000 miles. Just oil changes. 🤷🏻♂️ Couldn’t be any happier. 🫡 Cars are a lottery. Sometimes you get a good one… most get a lemon built on hungover Monday. 😂
I bought the first year Kia Soul + (2010 - bought in summer of '09) - that was a perfect 10 year car ownership. Heard the 2011 model and a few years after had fire and mechanical issues. Just fortunate.
@@I_know_what_im_talking_about wow that brings back a lot of memories! I do remember back in the day talking about do not buy the car manufactured on Mondays!!!
Didn't think that I will find anything useful in this video when I clicked it, boy was I wrong. Smart, knowledgeable and a very calm guy. Thanks for your insight. I'd suggest you too listen to his words.
David, good video and mostly elements that must be taken into account to buy a quality and reliable vehicle. With the experience I have had for more than 25 years and having developed my work as a service manager for such important brands as Chevrolet, Mazda, VW, Hyundai, Audi, Seat, Skoda and Ducati, I have learned from my country, Colombia, That THE ORIGIN OF MANUFACTURING is a very important factor in the purchasing decision. In our American continent we have countries like Mexico, Colombia, Peru and others where assemblers work by legislation with 10% of the product made in the country and others like Brazil where their laws require the manufacturer to assemble their vehicles with 30% of material for The assembly is what makes this product very different from the original and its quality is very poor. In the end, the original vehicles from Japan, for me, are the best in the world because Japanese culture with its implementations and quality systems such as Just in Time, Total Quality, 5S and others make the Japanese product the best. Greetings from Medellín - Colombia 🇨🇴🖖
Hanging out on forums helped to steer us away from potentially buying a Kia Carnival, a good decision which was reinforced by some owners still dealing with battery drain issues in November which started in July.
Hi David, great video vlog, very professional, chilling, and approachable. I am glad to find you here after watching one of your videos about the 2025 Camry and now here. Subbed
Hi David. I bought a first year Toyota Tundra for cheap when it was 10 years old in 2017, it's the newest vehicle in my fleet and it's worked out well for me. My list of cars NOT to buy include any vehicle made after 2005, except Toyota & Lexus that were made before 2014.
I bought my 2020 Mazda CX-5 new knowing that it was built in Japan and it was the 5th year of the build cycle. My car has been flawless now with 117k miles. Only done tires and brakes.
Good advice David. I want to buy the new Honda Passport 2026 but will wait until 2027 even though the engine has been in the Pilot for a few years already. Please do a review on the Passport next year when it is available.
That's why I skipped the 2024 GX 550. I have almost traded 2020 GX 460 twice, for two vehicles I liked; the Cadillac Escalade and the 2024 GX 550. But I didn't.
Yes, i have a lexus rx350 2016z first year of 3rd gen. I changed the ac vent due to making hissing noise and i changed the whole steering wheel due to bearing issue
I just bought the Mazda cx-90 inline 6 in August. Manufacture in June 2024 jhat an amazing car. Even though it's anew model I trust Mazda engineers to make a reliable and well engineered car
It would be so awesome if we could see some more behind the scenes of how the cars are made and interviews with the engineers and designers. thanks David! Arigato.
Great advice, David. Could you speak to your LC 500 as you stepped away from delayed gratification of the one you had ordered and your Land Cruiser being its first year in light of this guidance. 12:12
Of course... first of all I prefer the Inspiration series LC 500 for better resale value, so that's no brainer to buy that limited edition vs ordering one. Secondly, my purpose of buying cars is completely different from others. I'm buying it to ensure that viewers get full access to my ownership experience when the car first comes out. I don't keep cars for long and my purpose is to provide information to viewers so my own advice above isn't applicable to how I buy cars.
Thanks Mr. David for your input. To tell you the truth I bought my LC 500 Bespoke Edition upon many (actually 9 reasons mentioned above) probably 4 months ahead of you. I always wanted to own The Eight Cylinder from Lexus - and the GOOD ONE. And thanks to yours numerous reviews and The Car Care Nut’s numerous reviews of LC 500 I did and improved my choice of the version of LC for me and went on for my purchase. Thanks for your input- thanks for your reviews- and thanks for your very kind and honest approach to vehicles ;-) And I would advice the 11th point: personal attitude and relation to the car. “Love at first sight” is a very strong “motivation” but it was worth it for me to wait couple years and see, if this my “love” will continue for a little longer 😂 And it was! And it got even stronger! It was for twelve years 🤷♂️. Over those 12 years Lexus made it better and better - and I matured for such a car, circumstances got better (yes, the car got more and more expensive over the time, but it was good for me to wait anyway). And now I am happy as a bee to have one ;-)
I concur. I broke my rule and bought a 2019 rav4 new model year. It was built late in the year. It has 118k miles now and has never had any issues at all period? It was built in Canada which I broke my second rule and not Japan. Well I have to say and knock on wood I'm taking a chance? Well it was built before the pandemic and I see where others after it have multiple issues? Maybe another factor? I got an extended 4 year warranty or an additional 40k miles for peace of mind. OH WHAT A FEELING is all that I know.
I bought the first year of the 11th generation Honda Civic. I feel pretty safe because even though the body is redesigned the drive train is still the same as the old. 2.0 port injected.
What about the type of Engines. Regardless of the brand, most auomakers are going Direct Injection Engines. Direct Injections are know for having issues because of carbon build up. I am trying to abpid these engines, but most automakers are going towards this direction. What is the best way to get through this decision?
Please I need an answer. After so much research I’ve decided I want to get a used Hyundai Elantra 2023. People think I’m crazy when I say Hyundai but from research I’ve heard good things and almost certain it’s the car I want. But I want a valid answer would this be a good purchase?
We drove Chinese cars here in Cambodia. Dongfeng brand is one of the most reliable vehicles in southeast Asia. Some owner drove it almost 100k km/year showing small amount of issues and nothing seriously with the engine performance. Sock absorbers and the structure of the body are also in good condition. The problem is tyres wear down after 75k km.
Want to buy a Mazda CR-50! I am a Japanese car buyer since 1986. Had a 1974 Chevy Nova 6 cylinder, 1983 Nissan Sentra, 1986 300 ZX (yes red with T-tops, got speeding tickets!), 1987 Nissan Sentra, 1993 Mazda 929, 2002 Nissan Xterra, 2012 GMC Terrain currently with 86k miles. Always followed maintenance manual at dealership for all my cars. Should I buy the Mazda CR-50 if it was built in Japan, Canada, or USA?
David what about the 2025 CX-50 Hybrid? you recommended it in another review, but it seems to break buying rule #1. really enjoy your reviews and videos. very informative and eell thought through.
What do you think about the new 2025 Camry? I'm looking for a new daily vehicle, reliable, fun to drive. I have a 2020 Toyota Tundra and i love it, but it's not great for a daily commuter when i have to drive over 60mi to and from home to base.
My purpose for buying cars is different from average owner... it's now ownership for a long time. I'm buying cars to provide information to viewers so I need to own the first year.
Which SUV (model and year) do you suggest to purchase ? I have an allowance on the new job of 750$ in Orlando FL. 2018 Ford escape and Edge are cheap and would be perfect since is only for commute but they arennot reliable.
When you say wait 1-3 years you mean like wait for 2027 to buy a 2025 vehicle or if i want a 2025 vehicle wait for the 2027 model to come and buy that instead?
Thanks for great review & advice David. How about 2022 Genesis G80 3.5 Sport+ Twin Turbo AWD ? I've had predecessor 2016 3.8 AWD Luxury since 1 1/2 years old & 10000 kms & now @ 56000 & love the car & NO issues. I'm 78 & in Calgary & love Cars especially Genesis.
I understand what you're saying. I just usually just don't like the job that Toyota does with their minor refreshing of their tail lights... They're usually do a very poor job. Also, I agree with waiting to buy a sporty car until the third or fourth year. Usually, sales start to slump and sales incentives start to kick in from the mfg at that time.
Very insightful points. I made the mistake of buying a 2023 Toyota Crown, which is the first year of it's generation and it has lots of issues already.
We as family and our relatives have been buying so many different brands over the years since 1975 when we arrived in the USA after the Vietnam War ended April 30, 1975 we all agree Toyota and later 1990 Toyota and Lexus are the best and only ICE automobiles we’d buy and own for very long time. Tesla is only EV is only electric automobiles we would buy. Toyota and Lexus are so good we are not hesitate to buy the first year model. Honda, Mazda, Subaru are great too but overall scores, Toyota is the winner.
After doing my research, I avoid vehicles with a belt/chain design CVT transmission, turbo engine, cylinder-deactivation engine tech, start/stop engine tech (in 100% ICE vehicle), dual-clutch transmission (DCT), etc. That's how I ended up with my 2022 Mazda CX-30 CE, which has none of that. Also not a fan of 100% direct-injection, because it will require special servicing at intervals to clean out all the carbon deposit buildup - which my Mazda (& most new vehicles sold today) does have unfortunately.
Turbo engines get a bad wrap because of cheap parts used in economy models which most times are tuned to run on regular 87 octane gas which has a low resistance to knock that could lead to detonation which can damage an engine. Turbo engines also require timely maintenance intervals. And lastly Turbo engines require the engine oil to be warmed to operating temperature before doing hard accelerations. And if the engine was ran hard the engine requires to be ideled so the hot oil can be allowed to cool down and not cook the turbos bearings.
I’m not sure where any of them dont have issues,Toyota being really bad and overall quality not there from inside to out,gm and ford maybe a better option in general unless you just have brand loyalty which I’ve never understood,but each to there own
Avoid excessive techno gizmos, gdi engines, turbo charged engines, push button start, stop/ start system, electronic parking brake, timing belts, digital led speedometer...tach...fuel gauge...engine temp , and low profile tires. How's that for a list of things to avoid?
My 92 tercel, 92 s10, '10 IS F, or 2020 mirage? The F has push button start but that will NEVER be an issue. My '24 WRX is turbo but I've read it's "the best" WRX ever made. We will see. If I treat it like I do my others (I beat on them but meticulous on maintenance) it will run easily 150k+ miles.
Bit hard on us all if everyone doesn’t buy a car in its first year!!!! How does that work for all involved. I get the point but we are all reliant on many people buying in the first year.
Well I need a new car now so I'm getting the Mazda cx50 hybrid, even tho it's new fr a new AL factory. You just endorsed this car. The engine is not new, so I will just x my fingers it's ok
I would avoid that engine because of the GDI and the shim bucket valve train. Your intakes will be clogged up with hard carbon deposits and it costs several thousand dollars to adjust the valves. If you HAVE to have it, lease it for 3 years. You won’t want to own it long term.
@ except they don’t work all that well. They definitely do not prevent carbon build up. The cheap ones do next to nothing, the best ones, not $50, only slow the rate of accretion. Best to just avoid GDI altogether, or to lease them for 3 years or less. You don’t want to own a GDI long term.
@@craigg4246 well of course they won’t be as effective for VW GDI. Those DIs are a lost cause. Toyota has a more efficient PCV system that already minimizes the carbon build up, better than VW or Hyundai/Kia.
@ Toyotas don’t have GDI carbon build up not because of a “more efficiant” PCV system, but because they don’t use GDI by itself. Their GDI system, called D4S, also uses multi port fuel injecters. The fuel coming from the port injectors is what keeps the Toyotas, and some Ford’s btw free from carbon build up. Mazda however does not use port injectors, so their engines will absolutely, positively, without any exception, clog up the intakes with baked on hard carbon. Reducing power and torque, fuel efficiency, and eventually the ability to even start and run. As consumers, we need to vote with our wallets. Tell these car companies, No more GDI only engines! We won’t buy them any more.
Not to throw Nissan under the bus but ever since Nissan went with a third party company Jatco for the transmissions their reputation has gone down for a reliability. Yes I agree Honda and Toyota has gone through bad engine design and transmission issues in past years to tend to get the issue resolved. Unlike other brands.
My 2017 Kia Soul turbo engine just died on me at 98K miles. I service my car on time at the dealer. I may get a free engine replace, but I have waited two months with no answer. Meanwhile, I am driving a rental paying out of my pocket. It is hard for me to go buy another Kia car down the road. My EQ not high enough.😂
Excellent yet disappointing maybe. I’ll be in market spring 2025. I was eyeing up lexus rx, gx 550 over tail, bmw x5 and the new Audi q5 redesign that’s coming. Based on what you said, the only car I guess I should buy is the x5 being it’s been out there for a while now.
@ i thought the same thing before in bought but after 35k on my truck they are actually not that much more expensive then gas. Diesel is $3.5 per gallon where i am and Def fluid is cheep . And they last longer .
I still daily my 92 tercel with 178k miles. I own 4 other vehicles. 1980 sierra grande, 92 s10, 2010 IS F, & now '24 WRX. All paid off but WRX. I prefer to drive my tercel which is WAY cheaper than all my other vehicles. These 90's toyotas will not die unless you neglect it which the only way to kill them is oil starvation. All my vehicles run VERY WELL but the sierra grande.
1. Don't buy 1st year regardless of brand.
2. Don't buy 2nd year too, especially if it's a new factory or entirely new car.
3. Don't buy from brand new/start up companies. Wait 5 years.
4. Service: Don't buy from brand where dealership is not in your vicinity-difficult to service
5. Don't buy with high mark up.
6. Have to buy quick?: Don't. Rent a car if you have to wait. Wait for the car you really want. Be patient
7. Don't let emotion run over your decision. Buy a car you need 80% of the time, not 20%.
8. Don't let your past dictate your future purchases. Car manufacturers change over the years.
9. Buy on total life cycle of car..factor in all costs. Purchase price, maintenance costs etc.
10. Don't buy cars with known issue based on data.
Ha! I bought the first model year Mazda 3 in 2014 when it came out. Ordered it from Japan where it was made.
Next model year moved production to Mexico.
The Mexico cars where the ones with the issues and recalls. None applied to mine. 😊
No issues after 10 years of ownership & 140,000 miles. Just oil changes. 🤷🏻♂️
Couldn’t be any happier. 🫡
Cars are a lottery. Sometimes you get a good one… most get a lemon built on hungover Monday. 😂
I bought the first year Kia Soul + (2010 - bought in summer of '09) - that was a perfect 10 year car ownership. Heard the 2011 model and a few years after had fire and mechanical issues. Just fortunate.
@@I_know_what_im_talking_about wow that brings back a lot of memories! I do remember back in the day talking about do not buy the car manufactured on Mondays!!!
@@batmama4242 or Fridays 🤣🤣! Wednesday afternoon only!!
So, no BMWs?
David's education, experience, and wisdom makes him one of the best in the field of motor vehicles. Thank you David for sharing with us.
I 2nd that!👍🏼
Didn't think that I will find anything useful in this video when I clicked it, boy was I wrong. Smart, knowledgeable and a very calm guy. Thanks for your insight. I'd suggest you too listen to his words.
One of the best videos on new car buying. Emotion can rule and cost. Even the best cars built by the Japanese or Japanese cars built in the USA.
David, good video and mostly elements that must be taken into account to buy a quality and reliable vehicle. With the experience I have had for more than 25 years and having developed my work as a service manager for such important brands as Chevrolet, Mazda, VW, Hyundai, Audi, Seat, Skoda and Ducati, I have learned from my country, Colombia, That THE ORIGIN OF MANUFACTURING is a very important factor in the purchasing decision. In our American continent we have countries like Mexico, Colombia, Peru and others where assemblers work by legislation with 10% of the product made in the country and others like Brazil where their laws require the manufacturer to assemble their vehicles with 30% of material for The assembly is what makes this product very different from the original and its quality is very poor. In the end, the original vehicles from Japan, for me, are the best in the world because Japanese culture with its implementations and quality systems such as Just in Time, Total Quality, 5S and others make the Japanese product the best. Greetings from Medellín - Colombia 🇨🇴🖖
Hanging out on forums helped to steer us away from potentially buying a Kia Carnival, a good decision which was reinforced by some owners still dealing with battery drain issues in November which started in July.
Anyone buying a car with the name carnival had it coming 😂😂😂
Hi David, great video vlog, very professional, chilling, and approachable. I am glad to find you here after watching one of your videos about the 2025 Camry and now here. Subbed
Will recommend you to friends
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
i love this guy because hes very honest
At 86, I’m not going to wait several years to buy the car I want. I’m betting the car will outlast me.
What car do you want?
Hi David. I bought a first year Toyota Tundra for cheap when it was 10 years old in 2017, it's the newest vehicle in my fleet and it's worked out well for me. My list of cars NOT to buy include any vehicle made after 2005, except Toyota & Lexus that were made before 2014.
David, Thank you for your information and advise.
Very good presentation David. Hope your trip to Japan is enjoyable:)
I bought my 2020 Mazda CX-5 new knowing that it was built in Japan and it was the 5th year of the build cycle. My car has been flawless now with 117k miles. Only done tires and brakes.
I bought a 2021 Mazda CX5 Carbon Edition Turbo AWD. Flawless. Love it.
What made you buy the 2024 landcruiser when its the first year of production?
David said in a different video it was purely emotional
Do as I say not do as I do 🥹
Bought a 2025 Mazda CX-50 a week ago. Took me 7 months of research to find the best SUV for myself. No regrets. Loving the car!
OMG! I am a Japanese car buyer since 1986. I want a Mazda CX-50! Of course made in Japan!
David's purchase of a 2024 Land Cruiser makes me confident that my up coming purchase of a 2025 Lexus GX.
Except the gx is more like a sequoia and tundra since it has the same powertrain.
I'm buying the 2025 LC I waited a year. Looks pretty good so far I'm diving in.
Not all of us can follow your advice because there would be no one buying the brand new models😉 Thank you for the film
The risk in waiting for a mid-cycle refresh is that sometimes (looking at you, Toyota) the refresh is an opportunity to cheapnify rather than improve.
Really?
Yup I have seen this happen as well. Content is actually removed....but at least you give the new models Time to see if there are any major issues.
Good advice David. I want to buy the new Honda Passport 2026 but will wait until 2027 even though the engine has been in the Pilot for a few years already. Please do a review on the Passport next year when it is available.
Great video, thank you!
Nice to see the picture of Shibuya. I was there 1 month ago.
Thank you sir. It was so much helpful
That's why I skipped the 2024 GX 550. I have almost traded 2020 GX 460 twice, for two vehicles I liked; the Cadillac Escalade and the 2024 GX 550. But I didn't.
My recent vehicle is the last year they made it before a new design. It is 21/2 years old and zero issues
I use to rent a truck a couple of times a year to tow my boat but now the rental company trucks delete the trailer hitches…
Yes, i have a lexus rx350 2016z first year of 3rd gen. I changed the ac vent due to making hissing noise and i changed the whole steering wheel due to bearing issue
I just bought the Mazda cx-90 inline 6 in August. Manufacture in June 2024 jhat an amazing car. Even though it's anew model I trust Mazda engineers to make a reliable and well engineered car
It would be so awesome if we could see some more behind the scenes of how the cars are made and interviews with the engineers and designers. thanks David! Arigato.
Great advice, David. Could you speak to your LC 500 as you stepped away from delayed gratification of the one you had ordered and your Land Cruiser being its first year in light of this guidance. 12:12
Of course... first of all I prefer the Inspiration series LC 500 for better resale value, so that's no brainer to buy that limited edition vs ordering one. Secondly, my purpose of buying cars is completely different from others. I'm buying it to ensure that viewers get full access to my ownership experience when the car first comes out. I don't keep cars for long and my purpose is to provide information to viewers so my own advice above isn't applicable to how I buy cars.
@ Thanks David, I thought that was the case.
Thanks Mr. David for your input. To tell you the truth I bought my LC 500 Bespoke Edition upon many (actually 9 reasons mentioned above) probably 4 months ahead of you. I always wanted to own The Eight Cylinder from Lexus - and the GOOD ONE. And thanks to yours numerous reviews and The Car Care Nut’s numerous reviews of LC 500 I did and improved my choice of the version of LC for me and went on for my purchase. Thanks for your input- thanks for your reviews- and thanks for your very kind and honest approach to vehicles ;-)
And I would advice the 11th point: personal attitude and relation to the car. “Love at first sight” is a very strong “motivation” but it was worth it for me to wait couple years and see, if this my “love” will continue for a little longer 😂
And it was! And it got even stronger! It was for twelve years 🤷♂️. Over those 12 years Lexus made it better and better - and I matured for such a car, circumstances got better (yes, the car got more and more expensive over the time, but it was good for me to wait anyway). And now I am happy as a bee to have one ;-)
I concur. I broke my rule and bought a 2019 rav4 new model year. It was built late in the year. It has 118k miles now and has never had any issues at all period? It was built in Canada which I broke my second rule and not Japan. Well I have to say and knock on wood I'm taking a chance? Well it was built before the pandemic and I see where others after it have multiple issues? Maybe another factor? I got an extended 4 year warranty or an additional 40k miles for peace of mind. OH WHAT A FEELING is all that I know.
I bought the first year of the 11th generation Honda Civic. I feel pretty safe because even though the body is redesigned the drive train is still the same as the old. 2.0 port injected.
Thank you Mr.David for your advice and for being impartial.
How do we know what a “high markup” is??
Any amount of money over the MSRP....or forced dealer ad ons at your expense
Love my 2024 LC 250 here in the US and got it in July.
What about the type of Engines. Regardless of the brand, most auomakers are going Direct Injection Engines.
Direct Injections are know for having issues because of carbon build up. I am trying to abpid these engines, but most automakers are going towards this direction.
What is the best way to get through this decision?
Please I need an answer. After so much research I’ve decided I want to get a used Hyundai Elantra 2023. People think I’m crazy when I say Hyundai but from research I’ve heard good things and almost certain it’s the car I want. But I want a valid answer would this be a good purchase?
We drove Chinese cars here in Cambodia. Dongfeng brand is one of the most reliable vehicles in southeast Asia. Some owner drove it almost 100k km/year showing small amount of issues and nothing seriously with the engine performance. Sock absorbers and the structure of the body are also in good condition. The problem is tyres wear down after 75k km.
I have been holding back in purchasing the Mazda CX-60. The vehicle has a lot of potential, however it needs refinement and a lower price.
Great video, David! Very insightful and applicable to so many decision making facets.
Want to buy a Mazda CR-50! I am a Japanese car buyer since 1986. Had a 1974 Chevy Nova 6 cylinder, 1983 Nissan Sentra, 1986 300 ZX (yes red with T-tops, got speeding tickets!), 1987 Nissan Sentra, 1993 Mazda 929, 2002 Nissan Xterra, 2012 GMC Terrain currently with 86k miles. Always followed maintenance manual at dealership for all my cars. Should I buy the Mazda CR-50 if it was built in Japan, Canada, or USA?
Buy CX-5 instead, solid and reliable and made in Japan
David what about the 2025 CX-50 Hybrid? you recommended it in another review, but it seems to break buying rule #1. really enjoy your reviews and videos. very informative and eell thought through.
Technically it’s not an all new model, and the drivetrain is straight out a a RAV4 HEV which is going into its sixth year in production.
@AutomotivePress, Considering 2025 Kia Niro HEV to replace 20 years old ICE vehicle. Your opinion?
David, I would be willing to roll the dice 1:17 on the Crown Signia XLE. 🤩
great - very helpful
Which Toyota and Honda cars are manufactured in Japan? I know few models of lexus NX, RX. Toyota's crown, rav4, 4 runner,
Thoughts on the Honda Civic hybrid hatchback? Debating for a newly married couple family car, although my emotions want the civic
I plan to buy the Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus in August 2025, should I wait?
I wait until a vehicle has been on the market for 10+ years, then it’s either great, or cheap. The 5th gen 4R is great.
How about cx50 hybrid. Would that be a new or old car. 🧐
BUT⁉️ would this still apply to the Toyota Crown Signia?!
Very informative, thank you
I bought a 2015 Hyundai genesis in Oct 2015. The car is super reliable
What is your advice on a 2024 LC 500 Convertible?
Great vehicle to buy! I have a 2024 Lexus LC 500 coupe
What do you think about the new 2025 Camry? I'm looking for a new daily vehicle, reliable, fun to drive. I have a 2020 Toyota Tundra and i love it, but it's not great for a daily commuter when i have to drive over 60mi to and from home to base.
So why did you buy new LandCruiser Prado in first year?
Tax write off as a UA-camr and he can afford it
My purpose for buying cars is different from average owner... it's now ownership for a long time. I'm buying cars to provide information to viewers so I need to own the first year.
Which SUV (model and year) do you suggest to purchase ?
I have an allowance on the new job of 750$ in Orlando FL.
2018 Ford escape and Edge are cheap and would be perfect since is only for commute but they arennot reliable.
When you say wait 1-3 years you mean like wait for 2027 to buy a 2025 vehicle or if i want a 2025 vehicle wait for the 2027 model to come and buy that instead?
What do you suggest for the upcoming Skoda Kylaq which is a chopped version of Kushaq with similar platform?
Thanks for great review & advice David. How about 2022 Genesis G80 3.5 Sport+ Twin Turbo AWD ? I've had predecessor 2016 3.8 AWD Luxury since 1 1/2 years old & 10000 kms & now @ 56000 & love the car & NO issues. I'm 78 & in Calgary & love Cars especially Genesis.
Thank you for sharing these very helpful decision-making factors for car buying! This video was filled with excellent advice!
Relly well thought out explanation. Thank you.
Thank you for this, I personally have followed most of the advice you mentioned
I understand what you're saying. I just usually just don't like the job that Toyota does with their minor refreshing of their tail lights... They're usually do a very poor job. Also, I agree with waiting to buy a sporty car until the third or fourth year. Usually, sales start to slump and sales incentives start to kick in from the mfg at that time.
Very insightful points.
I made the mistake of buying a 2023 Toyota Crown, which is the first year of it's generation and it has lots of issues already.
What kind of issues? I was considering a 2025
Lexus 500lc convertible is 100% made from Janpan ? Thanks
Buy the ZO6 over the E-Ray Folks...I made the mistake of the E-Ray First .Ended up trading it in within a week do to trouble's...👍🖖
I love the Corvette E-Ray. It has great handling and super performance.
What do you think about the GX550? I’m worried about the engine since it’s the same as the Tundra with the recall.
Interesting and informative, I’ve learned something from you today.
We as family and our relatives have been buying so many different brands over the years since 1975 when we arrived in the USA after the Vietnam War ended April 30, 1975 we all agree Toyota and later 1990 Toyota and Lexus are the best and only ICE automobiles we’d buy and own for very long time. Tesla is only EV is only electric automobiles we would buy. Toyota and Lexus are so good we are not hesitate to buy the first year model. Honda, Mazda, Subaru are great too but overall scores, Toyota is the winner.
After doing my research, I avoid vehicles with a belt/chain design CVT transmission, turbo engine, cylinder-deactivation engine tech, start/stop engine tech (in 100% ICE vehicle), dual-clutch transmission (DCT), etc. That's how I ended up with my 2022 Mazda CX-30 CE, which has none of that. Also not a fan of 100% direct-injection, because it will require special servicing at intervals to clean out all the carbon deposit buildup - which my Mazda (& most new vehicles sold today) does have unfortunately.
I believe Mazda CX-30 non-turbo engine has cylinder deactivation technology.
Turbo engines get a bad wrap because of cheap parts used in economy models which most times are tuned to run on regular 87 octane gas which has a low resistance to knock that could lead to detonation which can damage an engine. Turbo engines also require timely maintenance intervals. And lastly Turbo engines require the engine oil to be warmed to operating temperature before doing hard accelerations. And if the engine was ran hard the engine requires to be ideled so the hot oil can be allowed to cool down and not cook the turbos bearings.
Gee you're boring
@@iceman.83 Not the 2022 model.
You really start to limit your choices with all of those no-no’s.
#11, never buy a GM vehicle. None of them, ever.
Now now, we dont want GM to go bankrupt and close shop in USA
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Not any new gm products. But early 2000s was Chevy prime tbh. Those Tohoe, Silverado were tanks. I wanna say any Chevy after 07 and beyond are shiiiit
I’m not sure where any of them dont have issues,Toyota being really bad and overall quality not there from inside to out,gm and ford maybe a better option in general unless you just have brand loyalty which I’ve never understood,but each to there own
@ all of them have issues. GM has consistently had poor quality for decades. You would be better off burning your money than buying one.
About 2024 vw taus vs Toyota Corola cross????
Thanks for your infor on cars from Saudi Arabia
No problem having the Alfa Tonale serviced in the US. It's the same car as a Dodge Hornet.
So VERY helpful. Thnxs !!
Would the 2021 Lexus IS which was the first year of the facelift a safe buy?
Yes usually facelift year is a good year to buy
Avoid excessive techno gizmos, gdi engines, turbo charged engines, push button start, stop/ start system, electronic parking brake, timing belts, digital led speedometer...tach...fuel gauge...engine temp , and low profile tires.
How's that for a list of things to avoid?
A 2005 Camry? 😂😂
Bicycle it is!! 🫡
My 92 tercel, 92 s10, '10 IS F, or 2020 mirage? The F has push button start but that will NEVER be an issue. My '24 WRX is turbo but I've read it's "the best" WRX ever made. We will see. If I treat it like I do my others (I beat on them but meticulous on maintenance) it will run easily 150k+ miles.
David is always a joy to watch he always makes me smile with his kindness and humble demeanor. Great video today and very informative!
DAVID, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT HYBRIDS WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE?
Some UA-camrs told us NOT to buy 6G 2025 Toyota 4Runner , 2024 Tacoma because they are V4 turbo, not reliable and over price
They are not V4. They are I4.
Bit hard on us all if everyone doesn’t buy a car in its first year!!!! How does that work for all involved. I get the point but we are all reliant on many people buying in the first year.
I’m be failed on number 3, Subaru is not well represented in uk but I love my legacy
I am going to buy Lexus 500 lc convertible ( 2024 or waiting 2025 )2025 is different 2025 ?
Well I need a new car now so I'm getting the Mazda cx50 hybrid, even tho it's new fr a new AL factory. You just endorsed this car. The engine is not new, so I will just x my fingers it's ok
I would avoid that engine because of the GDI and the shim bucket valve train. Your intakes will be clogged up with hard carbon deposits and it costs several thousand dollars to adjust the valves. If you HAVE to have it, lease it for 3 years. You won’t want to own it long term.
The best solution for DI carbon build up is just to install a catch can.
Won’t cost more than $50 for a decent kit.
Easy peasy!
@ except they don’t work all that well. They definitely do not prevent carbon build up. The cheap ones do next to nothing, the best ones, not $50, only slow the rate of accretion. Best to just avoid GDI altogether, or to lease them for 3 years or less. You don’t want to own a GDI long term.
@@craigg4246 well of course they won’t be as effective for VW GDI. Those DIs are a lost cause.
Toyota has a more efficient PCV system that already minimizes the carbon build up, better than VW or Hyundai/Kia.
@ Toyotas don’t have GDI carbon build up not because of a “more efficiant” PCV system, but because they don’t use GDI by itself. Their GDI system, called D4S, also uses multi port fuel injecters. The fuel coming from the port injectors is what keeps the Toyotas, and some Ford’s btw free from carbon build up. Mazda however does not use port injectors, so their engines will absolutely, positively, without any exception, clog up the intakes with baked on hard carbon. Reducing power and torque, fuel efficiency, and eventually the ability to even start and run. As consumers, we need to vote with our wallets. Tell these car companies, No more GDI only engines! We won’t buy them any more.
Exactly what defines “long-term reliability “?
Not to throw Nissan under the bus but ever since Nissan went with a third party company Jatco for the transmissions their reputation has gone down for a reliability. Yes I agree Honda and Toyota has gone through bad engine design and transmission issues in past years to tend to get the issue resolved. Unlike other brands.
Thanks for the advice David.
Only buy the BEST!!
My 2017 Kia Soul turbo engine just died on me at 98K miles. I service my car on time at the dealer. I may get a free engine replace, but I have waited two months with no answer. Meanwhile, I am driving a rental paying out of my pocket. It is hard for me to go buy another Kia car down the road. My EQ not high enough.😂
Th Kia products are tempting but honestly in the long run not worth it.
Opened the video saying "I'm in Tokyo" and then said don't buy a car like Alfa Romeo out here in North America. What?
Can you make a list of best cars and SUVs to buy?
#3: For start up companies you want to wait 5 years to make sure they’re still in business. See Fisker.
Kia and hyunday reliable? Think again sir.
Thanks ❤
Ford focus ecoboost 1.0 is best made car i reccomend
Excellent yet disappointing maybe. I’ll be in market spring 2025. I was eyeing up lexus rx, gx 550 over tail, bmw x5 and the new Audi q5 redesign that’s coming. Based on what you said, the only car I guess I should buy is the x5 being it’s been out there for a while now.
I actually like my Silverado duramax. Had Tacoma in the past but gas mileage stinks. The diesel get 30 mpg and reliable.
@ i thought the same thing before in bought but after 35k on my truck they are actually not that much more expensive then gas. Diesel is $3.5 per gallon where i am and Def fluid is cheep . And they last longer .
And what year 😂😂😂 when the model is already changing please
Don't but *anything* but a 5th Gen 4Runner!!
I will keep caring for and driving my 93 Camry
Good luck with that…
I still daily my 92 tercel with 178k miles. I own 4 other vehicles. 1980 sierra grande, 92 s10, 2010 IS F, & now '24 WRX. All paid off but WRX. I prefer to drive my tercel which is WAY cheaper than all my other vehicles. These 90's toyotas will not die unless you neglect it which the only way to kill them is oil starvation. All my vehicles run VERY WELL but the sierra grande.