@11:25 that's why we watch your videos...brutal honesty and common sense. $65k for a two mile commute, I thought we were in the middle of an affordability crisis in North America.
what does a two mile commute have to do with an ”affordability crisis”? You have no idea of his situation. If one can buy a relatively expensive vehicle, why not? The post didn’t say he can’t afford a $65k truck or that it’s too expensive. Despite the economy, there are those who can buy any vehicle they want so if this is the case for this guy, so be it. As far as the two mile commute goes, that’s one thing but there’s no relationship between that and buying a $65k truck, especially since you don’t know his circumstance. Maybe it’s related to what he does for employment. Maybe he hauls or tows things with it, which may have nothing to do with his commute. Granted, Zack did make a somewhat tongue-in-cheek comment about “riding a bike” for such a short distance to work but it still makes an unknown assumption, just like you. Brutal honesty? More like brutal assumptions.
@@housepianist I don’t know why he is mad. I am the one paying for the truck. Why I bought it? Well, let’s start, because I can!!! Second, I work in construction. Third, I do car detail on the side so I need to haul some equipment. Thank you for stepping up against this dumb non sense comment. Oh, and like Zack said, I could ride a bike?! Although, I’d love to do that because I do enjoy cycling, the roads here are not built for bikes, and people will run you over without hesitation.
@ I really don't care about your situation and it's not my money your spending so have at it. But you brought up the commute, so if you don't want people to comment on your personal life choices keep them to yourself.
@ dude, you are the one who got offended for some reason. Perhaps, you should be the one not making stupid comments. Like you said it’s my money, so I buy whatever I want. I’d say go and find you a better hobby, and not complaint about what people buy with their money, especially if you are going to be offended by their choices that doesn’t have to do anything with you!
No joke about Toyota resale value. I sold my 2003 Toyota Tundra at the end of 2023 (20 year old truck) with about 80,000 miles on it, and got one third of the original price that I paid for it. I may have been able to get a little more, but I was selling to someone I know and didn't want to push too hard for the maximum amount I could get. Amazing value.
Unfortunately after 21 the Tundra AND Tacoma have gone to shit and the resale value is crap, no one in their right mind wants one unless they don't know the market at all. Toyota is screwing themselves across many lines of product, sad to see!
I live in Eastern Canada and In late September I ordered a 2025 RAV4 Hybrid Limited and anticipate delivery in June/July. It arrived before year end and I took delivery on December 27. I was surprised it only took 3 months. I traded my 2021 Venza Hybrid with 53k on it and received an excellent trade in value. Very happy with the new vehicle.
Were you leasing prior to that RAV 4. I’m in eastern Canada as well and I own a Toyota but I’m opposite of you in which I keep my vehicles longer or way past the warranty period.
Do not consider a diesel if you are commuting short distances such as two miles one way folks. Not only will the oil never get hot enough to cook off the condensation that builds up in it but the emissions system won't get hot enough to burn off the soot and will plug up. I suspect that a lot of the diesel related problems we have here in the states are from people driving their heavy duty pickups back and forth to work and never getting them hot enough to properly do those things. This can be solved by towing or long trips that allow the engine to come to and stay at operating temperature.
On the extended warranty you'd better make sure it's the manufacturer's warranty and not some aftermarket one. Many of those are easy to buy, but harder to get proper repairs covered.
I got a Ford factory one on my current vehicle. I got a deal since I worked for Ford. It paid for itself. Ended up needing a transfer case. Just bought a Honda. I won’t be getting a warranty this time. A lot of people don’t know you can buy warranty from the manufacturer in the 1st year of ownership of a new car.
I buy the extra warranties on my cars. We bought the 4 extra years on our Forester as it was our first Subaru and I wasn't sure how reliable they would be long term. Personally, I like the peace of mind. It's only a bit more on the monthly payment and covers me for many years beyond the standard warranty. I like knowing if I have an issue, I simply take it back to the dealer to have it fixed and have it covered by the warranty. While these are known to be pretty reliable vehicles, repairs on modern cars are quite expensive so it doesn't take much to get your money's worth. Major engine or transmission work can easily be $8,000 to $10,000. Even smaller items like infotainment systems, heater core replacement or AC compressor can be $2,000 or more easily. I like to think I am prepaying for one repair over 7 years. In my previous car, I spent $2300 for 5 extra years on my Kia Rio5 (for a total of 10 years of warranty). The last 18 months I had the car, I got $7000 in repairs covered under it.
The extended warranty (usually transferable) also will help with resale as new buyers may be more inclined towards buying having the peace of mind that any repairs would be covered.
@@En-Route1 That is true (if your intent is to sell the car prior to the warranty expiration). It really comes down to each person's comfort level. We've bought them on our last few cars for peace of mind and to prevent any surprise large expenses down the road for a little extra on the monthly payment. Cars are expensive nowadays. If the car payment is already a big amount, that might mean it may be difficult if an expensive repair comes up a few years later.
@ we bought the extended warranty on our 2024 Honda CRV EX-L 1.5T for peace of mind as well. Really like the vehicle and it is our 2nd CRV, but you never know so…
But when you say four years, that’s not adding four years after your three-year warranty ends. It’s running during your three year manufacture warranty.
@@eleanormassaro5195 No, it is 4 extra years (for a total of 7 years coverage). On my Venza, I bought 7 extra years (for 10 years total coverage). We like to keep our vehicles for a long time.
After the issues we had with our 16 Yukon Denali, I bought the 6 year 72,000 mile bumper to bumper extended warranty when we got our ‘23 Yukon Denali. Was also able to negotiate that down about $500 from their original price.
Sticky Steering on my 22 civic Manuel was the worst, after 6 months in and out of the dealership getting fixed, it came back with more issues and the original sticky steering eventually came back. I feel like a lot of car reviewers bring it up casually but as someone with a "bad case" (that's what the guy at Honda said) it was really scary driving on the highway, after 5 Hondas I couldn't do it anymore, now I have the 2025 mazda3 manual hatch and love it :)
@@Motormouth... For sure. Just adding data not critiquing! I love the channel! It is a bummer there are not more vehicles in that class. The other one I thought might work would be a CX30 turbo. Shaped kind of like the old Elantra GT.
TX and GH are not the same.. I had both for a few months. The suspension is better on TX and so is the rear wheel steering that's only available on TX. I ended up selling both to get an BMW X7, but between the GH and TX, TX is definitely worth the premium.
Volvo and BMW are going to be expensive on maintenance. I do like the Volvo interior though. Out of these the Acura would be best. Or look at reliable and cheaper suv's. The Honda Pilot or Passport are good midsize options.
@Billn1971 Thanks for your feedback. I thought about the 2023 Pilot, I don't like previous (2022) design. The 2023 entry level Pilot is actually the same cost as 2022 MDX. I agree Volvo interior is pretty cool looking.
Great show! Enjoy the sun today if you’re getting it like we are down here in Portlandia. Your last writer made me think, Golf R or maybe even Kona N(although not making them anymore). Keep up the good work and content. Cheers!
The one thing I dislike about buying an extended warranty is that if you trade your Forester sooner than expected, that money is gone....so if you run into a situation where your vehicle is either stolen or written off. Personally, if I were you, be disciplined and put an extra 100$ a month aside in a saving's account so that by the time your warranty is over you have 3600$ (3 years) or even 6000$ by the end of the 5 year so you have a slush fund in case something goes wrong. If not, then you have a nice deposit for the next vehicle you will buy but it requires you to be disciplined, have an automatic transfer done. If you were going to buy the extended warranty, you were going to pay that money anyway, and likely finance it with higher interest rates so this is the smart way to do it - My 2 cents. Also, keep in mind that with extra warranty, there are always catches like "this is not covered, that is not covered, oh and there is a deductible too" - I just don't trust these at all.
Regarding the Tundra, that is why you never buy the first year model of a new redesign. It takes automakers a couple of years to work out all the bugs. In 40 years of driving and owning vehicles, I've never bought an extended warranty. Buy a reliable vehicle and keep up with the maintenance.
That …. I did buy a 2020 Corolla LE in 2020 even though it was the beginning of 12th generation that time, the one thing I did was buy the old engine which was the 1.8 litre gas engine as it has proved to be reliable over the years instead of the 2.0 litre dynamic force engine.
My coworker is getting rid of his CX 50 for a CX 70 he said he was having suspension problems. My other coworker has a CX 5 and he hasn’t had any problems.
The suspension is very stiff in the CX 50 but I’ve had no problems with that. I am having an issue with my sunroof rattling when I open it. They have parts on order for that.
I’ve never purchased an extended vehicle on any of my vehicles, or anything for that matter. I’ve never required and I’m not surprised. It’s just another form of insurance. Most people buy it because it makes them “feel” better. The dealers bank on people’s feelings unfortunately.
Currently, I am not recommending my friends to buy a Toyota Tundra or Tacoma. Car dealership guy already reported a 2025 Tundra had the same "debris" problem and incurred an engine failure therefore that issue has yet to be resolved and I highly doubt it's still just debris.
Mazda CX-30 for me unless I am taking passengers in the rear seat a lot. The Envista is bigger and more comfortable for rear seat passenger. The CX-30 much more fun and AWD.
For the Suby buyer, yeah all the tech no matter what vehicle or make is going to be very very expensive to replace. That is why I favour vehicles that have physical buttons for important things like climate. The market for low milage used on older vehicles is very brisk for that reason. Its simple, the increase in tech is going to come back to bite us in the ass in the future. Not sure an extended warranty is any protection. Big question are they going to be keeping the Suby 7 years?
Replacing head unit on outback, not sure of the cost but it is 100.00 with the extended warranty. Not a big warranty guy but all the electronics and fun gizmos scare me
Here’s an extreme example of the value of a manufacturer extended warranty. I bought a new 2014 Chrysler Town & Country with Mopar Lifetime Maximum warranty. About $3200. So far $23,000 in warranty repairs since new. ( This warranty is no longer available) from Stellantis.
Big fan and appreciate your inputs . One quick question , My drive going to be 80 miles a day for 3 days a week and i am thinking about getting a PHEV or EV but can afford only one car (currently drives a CX-5 for a family of 3 ) . Whether PHEV will make more sense or i will be taking worst of both worlds . Wanted to keep the car for long . Your suggestions and my options for mainline car (not luxury). P.S: My wife is not comfortable with EV due to catching fire incidents .
@edgrabb438 They are not! I have an Encore and I have owned a GMC Terrain which is the same as the Envista. Google it the Encore and the Trax are built on the same platform!
Envista, Trax, Trail Blazer and Encore are all built off a similar platform and made in Korea and use a 3-cylinder turbo. The Terrain is the same as the Equinox and have a 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder and made in Mexico and Canada.
The answer to that last question: 16:25 believe it or not, really does scream for a BMW X3. Hear me out. It's a little bit bigger than the i30, It's more expensive, but it fits everything that person is looking for: sporty, creature comforts, great handling, premium audio system. And it is not an SUV. Just thought I'd toss in my two cents.
To answer the thumbnail question yes I would buy a new Toyota truck (taco) but absolutely not a new tundra. It amazes me that sales are actually up with all the failures. I wouldn’t touch that new 3.4 but I also had bad luck with injector failure on a 2022 Silverado so I don’t like GMs full size reliability either. I also had a 2021 Titan pro4x and had transmission failure at 900 miles. Never had a newer Ford yet so can’t speak from experience on those. Personally I’ve had the best reliability with Ram believe it or not. Seems like all full size trucks are unreliable now though. Sad times
I came back from the Europe vacation trip, and a bit upset now... They have so many nice cars that are not available in Canada, Cupra Formentor for instance, or Skoda models, new Peugeot, Citroen DS... Why Canadian market is so bad?😢
The Mazda CX-50 hybrid seems like a great car, but the pricing is no better than Toyota's steep prices. Are Mazda dealers negotiating down from MSRP or holding fast to sticker price?
I have a 2022 frontier pro4X. Its fantastic and has been awesome. The new toyotas and the turbo charged non sense is a hard pass for me. Their already having some real problems
Do research… mechanics will tell you they’re shit (engines blow, fires, electrical, suspension!!!) … Hyundai will usually give you a new motor if it blows (and you prove you did the proper maintenance) … but the downtime and stress is not worth it… Toyota, Mazda Subaru … 👌
Not sure what the addiction with diesels are, but the horror show these diesel exhausts unleash on the lungs of everyone else around is just palpable. Sometimes, I find a diesel pickup truck idling in the parking lot of a grocery store, and the whole area fills up with the noxious fumes that it lets out. Gas engines don't have anywhere close to the noxiousness of what these diesel engines unleash on the unsuspecting public. For whatever reason, the domestics like Ford, GM etc have the worst pollution among all diesels around, while the German options don't have this problem.
German magazine Auto,motor und sport with the help of british "Emission analytics" have real-life (no "lab")tested all diesel car emissions during the on-street driving
@@ms-jl6dlThat is true in some places like LA. From The Diesel Technology Forum: "It would take sixty 2010 or newer diesel trucks to equal the emissions of one 1988 truck." The key is “newer trucks.”
I can't seem to find any Canadian reviewers who ever mention if Canadian dealers car lots are crammed with cars and trucks like they are in the states . Can anyone comment ????
No I would not buy a Toyota truck. Former Taco owner here. My F150 XLT was a better truck in every way during the time I owner it. Camry owner now and have had multiple Toyotas. My next lease will be either an Explorer Platinum 3L or the New Murano because Nissan is appealing to my thrifty side.
What I don’t like about buying extended warranties when first buying the vehicle, part of it is running during the three-year manufacture warranty so you’re really only getting one year but you’re paying for four years. I say get it when you’re close to having your warranty expire.
For the person wanting a Toyota Hybrid, why the emergency. Did you get into a car accident and have a totalled car. You cant wait 3-4 months to get what you want? I dont under stand the rush of needing a vehcile ASAP, unless its an emergency
@@wyw201 Wow, ordered a Corlla in late October, here in March. Cross is about the same,. So i guess in between 4-5 months. Even then, unless your car is totalled or you drive a complete piece of shit, whats the rush?
@@virgil3241 The rush is an extra year of depreciation at least. Once my lease is up I need another car. Is it in the consumer’s interest to wait a year or more for a vehicle? What’s the threshold for acceptable wait time, one year, two years, 5 years? The dealers are the only party that profits from this.
100k engines for Toyota Tundra is a lot seeing they don’t produce even 100k units per year and the US made Toyotas are a far cry from quality and reliability of their Japanese counterparts.
I own a 2024 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro that I purchased in September of 2023. I have 12k miles on it. The only issues I have had is the common small seat frame crack that happens with many of the models and a little drivers side wind noise. I absolutely love the truck. I know the Tundra is getting a lot of bad press with the engine issues, for certain model years, but the one thing you can appreciate about Toyota is their willingness to stand behind their products and make it right, which isn’t something you can say for other manufacturers. I personally purchased the warranty that gets me 8 years and 100k miles. Peace of mind is a nice thing to have and warranties are definitely negotiable. I purchased mine for 1,250.00 for 8 years at 100k miles on a vehicle that’s 80k.
I suppose, but what to replace them with? Even with some issues (most of the major issues have already been dealt with) I would still consider them as or more reliable than the other offerings in the segment over the long term.
I have waited 15 months for an ordered Prius Plug in. Went to the dealer today and they looked three months out and there is no further allocation of them in the Toronto area. Drove a Signia and was impressed, but it lacks some basic features (no rear power sockets, no spare). Beautifully made, drives like a dream, but after finally seeing and driving it, we have decided to cancel our order altogether. I do not wish to wait forever and Toyota has decided not to supply our market so my patience has run out. I find it odd they started selling the Prius in England recently - it doesn't make sense. I have talked to owners of Prius hybrids and they really like them, but everyone seems to have found one purely by accident, rather than by ordering one. At least another Toyota won't get stolen from my driveway so maybe Toyota has decided to help cut down on crime by not delivering vehicles.
@@NomenClature-o8s It’s definitely not a good thing, just unfortunately the new reality for a lot of new vehicles. I bought a new Subaru Crosstrek Limited in 2023 and paid $36k (US). That was the most expensive vehicle I’ve purchased in my lifetime. Manufacturers and dealers are very greedy and the pandemic seems to have allowed them to set new (much higher) prices for vehicles. While people seem to complain a lot about the high price of new vehicles, they keep buying them. My work parking lot is full of overpriced fancy SUVs and pickups.
Of course they leave it out the 1.2 L TURBO ENGINE WILL NOT LAST FOR LONG, because the car weight too big for the engine. NEVER BUY 1.2L THREE CILINDER ENGINE CARS. So much about honesty and full inform consumers.
American vehicles are on the absolute bottom of my list. I'd only consider them if they had something crazy like a 50% discount. For me it is: 1. Japanese 2. German 3. Korean . . . American
TOYOTA LEXUS ACURA MAZDA TOYOTA LEXUS ACURA MAZDA resale resale it’s ok if TOYOTAS are noisy or break god forbid if the same happens to another make……………………..🥱😴
@11:25 that's why we watch your videos...brutal honesty and common sense.
$65k for a two mile commute, I thought we were in the middle of an affordability crisis in North America.
what does a two mile commute have to do with an ”affordability crisis”? You have no idea of his situation. If one can buy a relatively expensive vehicle, why not? The post didn’t say he can’t afford a $65k truck or that it’s too expensive. Despite the economy, there are those who can buy any vehicle they want so if this is the case for this guy, so be it.
As far as the two mile commute goes, that’s one thing but there’s no relationship between that and buying a $65k truck, especially since you don’t know his circumstance. Maybe it’s related to what he does for employment. Maybe he hauls or tows things with it, which may have nothing to do with his commute. Granted, Zack did make a somewhat tongue-in-cheek comment about “riding a bike” for such a short distance to work but it still makes an unknown assumption, just like you.
Brutal honesty? More like brutal assumptions.
We ❤ our RAV4 hybrid! On a list a year ago for a good 8 months. It’s so awesome for Colo mountains!
@@housepianist I don’t know why he is mad. I am the one paying for the truck. Why I bought it? Well, let’s start, because I can!!! Second, I work in construction. Third, I do car detail on the side so I need to haul some equipment.
Thank you for stepping up against this dumb non sense comment.
Oh, and like Zack said, I could ride a bike?! Although, I’d love to do that because I do enjoy cycling, the roads here are not built for bikes, and people will run you over without hesitation.
@ I really don't care about your situation and it's not my money your spending so have at it. But you brought up the commute, so if you don't want people to comment on your personal life choices keep them to yourself.
@ dude, you are the one who got offended for some reason. Perhaps, you should be the one not making stupid comments. Like you said it’s my money, so I buy whatever I want. I’d say go and find you a better hobby, and not complaint about what people buy with their money, especially if you are going to be offended by their choices that doesn’t have to do anything with you!
No joke about Toyota resale value. I sold my 2003 Toyota Tundra at the end of 2023 (20 year old truck) with about 80,000 miles on it, and got one third of the original price that I paid for it. I may have been able to get a little more, but I was selling to someone I know and didn't want to push too hard for the maximum amount I could get. Amazing value.
I purchased a 2010 Tundra in 2012, paid 24k for it, sold it in October 2024 for 23k. It had 125,000 km on it. 5.7 V8.
Any 20yr old car with only 80k in miles will have a good resale value.
@@AW-fb8hr If it had under 50k miles I'd stay away from it, as it was probably sitting for long periods but 80k sounds ok.
Unfortunately after 21 the Tundra AND Tacoma have gone to shit and the resale value is crap, no one in their right mind wants one unless they don't know the market at all. Toyota is screwing themselves across many lines of product, sad to see!
@@alsheremetaAccounting for inflation that’s about $17,500 in 2012 value. That’s actually impressive.
Thanks!
I live in Eastern Canada and In late September I ordered a 2025 RAV4 Hybrid Limited and anticipate delivery in June/July. It arrived before year end and I took delivery on December 27. I was surprised it only took 3 months. I traded my 2021 Venza Hybrid with 53k on it and received an excellent trade in value. Very happy with the new vehicle.
Were you leasing prior to that RAV 4. I’m in eastern Canada as well and I own a Toyota but I’m opposite of you in which I keep my vehicles longer or way past the warranty period.
@ I don’t lease, I buy them keep them for 31/2 to 4 years then trade on something new.
Good advice Zack on negotiating on the warranty.
Do not consider a diesel if you are commuting short distances such as two miles one way folks. Not only will the oil never get hot enough to cook off the condensation that builds up in it but the emissions system won't get hot enough to burn off the soot and will plug up. I suspect that a lot of the diesel related problems we have here in the states are from people driving their heavy duty pickups back and forth to work and never getting them hot enough to properly do those things. This can be solved by towing or long trips that allow the engine to come to and stay at operating temperature.
On the extended warranty you'd better make sure it's the manufacturer's warranty and not some aftermarket one. Many of those are easy to buy, but harder to get proper repairs covered.
I got a Ford factory one on my current vehicle. I got a deal since I worked for Ford. It paid for itself. Ended up needing a transfer case. Just bought a Honda. I won’t be getting a warranty this time. A lot of people don’t know you can buy warranty from the manufacturer in the 1st year of ownership of a new car.
I buy the extra warranties on my cars. We bought the 4 extra years on our Forester as it was our first Subaru and I wasn't sure how reliable they would be long term. Personally, I like the peace of mind. It's only a bit more on the monthly payment and covers me for many years beyond the standard warranty. I like knowing if I have an issue, I simply take it back to the dealer to have it fixed and have it covered by the warranty. While these are known to be pretty reliable vehicles, repairs on modern cars are quite expensive so it doesn't take much to get your money's worth. Major engine or transmission work can easily be $8,000 to $10,000. Even smaller items like infotainment systems, heater core replacement or AC compressor can be $2,000 or more easily. I like to think I am prepaying for one repair over 7 years. In my previous car, I spent $2300 for 5 extra years on my Kia Rio5 (for a total of 10 years of warranty). The last 18 months I had the car, I got $7000 in repairs covered under it.
The extended warranty (usually transferable) also will help with resale as new buyers may be more inclined towards buying having the peace of mind that any repairs would be covered.
@@En-Route1 That is true (if your intent is to sell the car prior to the warranty expiration). It really comes down to each person's comfort level. We've bought them on our last few cars for peace of mind and to prevent any surprise large expenses down the road for a little extra on the monthly payment. Cars are expensive nowadays. If the car payment is already a big amount, that might mean it may be difficult if an expensive repair comes up a few years later.
@ we bought the extended warranty on our 2024 Honda CRV EX-L 1.5T for peace of mind as well. Really like the vehicle and it is our 2nd CRV, but you never know so…
But when you say four years, that’s not adding four years after your three-year warranty ends. It’s running during your three year manufacture warranty.
@@eleanormassaro5195 No, it is 4 extra years (for a total of 7 years coverage). On my Venza, I bought 7 extra years (for 10 years total coverage). We like to keep our vehicles for a long time.
Love you 🥰 guys !!!!! Thanks again for taking your time to prepare these great videos ❤
Glad you are enjoying them!
After the issues we had with our 16 Yukon Denali, I bought the 6 year 72,000 mile bumper to bumper extended warranty when we got our ‘23 Yukon Denali. Was also able to negotiate that down about $500 from their original price.
Just bought on Envista ST all in 38k yes electric tailgate..ST also leatherette seats
Really like my 2024 tundra 1794 , working very well
2012 RAV4, purchased new, 200K, not one single problem. I may buy another vehicle .... but I'll never get rid of this one.
Sticky Steering on my 22 civic Manuel was the worst, after 6 months in and out of the dealership getting fixed, it came back with more issues and the original sticky steering eventually came back. I feel like a lot of car reviewers bring it up casually but as someone with a "bad case" (that's what the guy at Honda said) it was really scary driving on the highway, after 5 Hondas I couldn't do it anymore, now I have the 2025 mazda3 manual hatch and love it :)
Thanks, BTW here in Minnesota the loaded K4 GT is 10% less than the Civic Hybrid. $3k less!
In Canada it is different
@@Motormouth... For sure. Just adding data not critiquing! I love the channel! It is a bummer there are not more vehicles in that class. The other one I thought might work would be a CX30 turbo. Shaped kind of like the old Elantra GT.
the most I like from Motormouth, they don´t lie 😀❤👍
which is a quieter wind and road noise, the grand highlander or the TX 350?
TX and GH are not the same.. I had both for a few months. The suspension is better on TX and so is the rear wheel steering that's only available on TX. I ended up selling both to get an BMW X7, but between the GH and TX, TX is definitely worth the premium.
I just ask the question so I hope you can tell me which one is quieter from the road and wind noise?
I love how the envista looks but a hybrid and more premium version would be great.
Think of it as the Lexus UX… but the Buick looks way cooler.
I’ve always liked the look of the UX, but it’s just a little bit too small for me
Looking for used 2022 non-hybrid... Acura MDX, Volvo XC90 or BMW X5? Any feedback appreciated.
Volvo and BMW are going to be expensive on maintenance. I do like the Volvo interior though. Out of these the Acura would be best. Or look at reliable and cheaper suv's. The Honda Pilot or Passport are good midsize options.
@Billn1971 Thanks for your feedback. I thought about the 2023 Pilot, I don't like previous (2022) design. The 2023 entry level Pilot is actually the same cost as 2022 MDX. I agree Volvo interior is pretty cool looking.
Should i buy defender or lexus gx, please suggest?
or any better option
If you are having an affair with your dealership service manager and want to see them more often, go for the Defender.
Great show! Enjoy the sun today if you’re getting it like we are down here in Portlandia. Your last writer made me think, Golf R or maybe even Kona N(although not making them anymore). Keep up the good work and content. Cheers!
The Seltos is also all wheel drive
The Hyundai i30 is still sold in Australia as a hatch and a sedan. Cheers from Aus.
We never got a model called i30, they brought in the hatch and renamed it the Elantra GT.
The one thing I dislike about buying an extended warranty is that if you trade your Forester sooner than expected, that money is gone....so if you run into a situation where your vehicle is either stolen or written off. Personally, if I were you, be disciplined and put an extra 100$ a month aside in a saving's account so that by the time your warranty is over you have 3600$ (3 years) or even 6000$ by the end of the 5 year so you have a slush fund in case something goes wrong. If not, then you have a nice deposit for the next vehicle you will buy but it requires you to be disciplined, have an automatic transfer done. If you were going to buy the extended warranty, you were going to pay that money anyway, and likely finance it with higher interest rates so this is the smart way to do it - My 2 cents. Also, keep in mind that with extra warranty, there are always catches like "this is not covered, that is not covered, oh and there is a deductible too" - I just don't trust these at all.
Regarding the Tundra, that is why you never buy the first year model of a new redesign. It takes automakers a couple of years to work out all the bugs.
In 40 years of driving and owning vehicles, I've never bought an extended warranty. Buy a reliable vehicle and keep up with the maintenance.
That …. I did buy a 2020 Corolla LE in 2020 even though it was the beginning of 12th generation that time, the one thing I did was buy the old engine which was the 1.8 litre gas engine as it has proved to be reliable over the years instead of the 2.0 litre dynamic force engine.
Great show Andrea! 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️
My coworker is getting rid of his CX 50 for a CX 70 he said he was having suspension problems. My other coworker has a CX 5 and he hasn’t had any problems.
The suspension is very stiff in the CX 50 but I’ve had no problems with that. I am having an issue with my sunroof rattling when I open it. They have parts on order for that.
Great show, love you guys..from Southern California.
I’ve never purchased an extended vehicle on any of my vehicles, or anything for that matter. I’ve never required and I’m not surprised. It’s just another form of insurance. Most people buy it because it makes them “feel” better. The dealers bank on people’s feelings unfortunately.
Currently, I am not recommending my friends to buy a Toyota Tundra or Tacoma. Car dealership guy already reported a 2025 Tundra had the same "debris" problem and incurred an engine failure therefore that issue has yet to be resolved and I highly doubt it's still just debris.
No matter how loaded grand highlander gets it still has shyte seat with no thigh extention .
GH Hybrid Max needs a bench seat option 😒hopes Palisade 2.5T hybrid will offer a 2nd row bench seat option
I bought a Envista Avenir for the wife. It has a power liftgate. She loves the car.
Thanks for mentioning the power liftgate, we couldn't remember.
Any news on the 2026 Nautilus refresh?
@0:29 Follow up question for the Motormouth crew
3..2..1... Buick Envista or Mazda Cx30
Mazda CX-30 for me unless I am taking passengers in the rear seat a lot. The Envista is bigger and more comfortable for rear seat passenger. The CX-30 much more fun and AWD.
@@andreaspencer9813 the Mazda CX 30 is a very nice car to drive. It’s very refined. I was very surprised after driving a loaner one for several days!
For the Suby buyer, yeah all the tech no matter what vehicle or make is going to be very very expensive to replace. That is why I favour vehicles that have physical buttons for important things like climate. The market for low milage used on older vehicles is very brisk for that reason. Its simple, the increase in tech is going to come back to bite us in the ass in the future. Not sure an extended warranty is any protection. Big question are they going to be keeping the Suby 7 years?
Replacing head unit on outback, not sure of the cost but it is 100.00 with the extended warranty. Not a big warranty guy but all the electronics and fun gizmos scare me
@@daveess1657 for sure
Fun hatch - Q3
I have a Mazda CX90---absolutely no problems to date. I understand some don't like the shifting points on the transmission---doesn't bother me at all.
The 2025 model we recently drove is much improved through software updates.
Compare new to 1 year used CX90’s on Edmunds. The depreciation is catastrophic. $15,000-20,000 the first year.
@@NomenClature-o8s Catastrophic for the SELLER, sweet for a KNOWLEDGEABLE buyer, i.e. someone who knows what they're getting into.
@ I really don’t know who would buy a new one. Anyone who looks Edmunds can find a one-year-old lightly used CX 90 for well over $15,000 less.
@@NomenClature-o8s Actually not. Why not just make up numbers and prices?
I'm a stereo snob and realizing that most of the rationally priced cars I like will require aftermarket sonic help.
I really enjoy the Bose stereo system in my CX 50!
I never seen a Buick Envista on the road in Quebec lol.
Here’s an extreme example of the value of a manufacturer extended warranty. I bought a new 2014 Chrysler Town & Country with Mopar Lifetime Maximum warranty. About $3200. So far $23,000 in warranty repairs since new. ( This warranty is no longer available) from Stellantis.
Big fan and appreciate your inputs . One quick question , My drive going to be 80 miles a day for 3 days a week and i am thinking about getting a PHEV or EV but can afford only one car (currently drives a CX-5 for a family of 3 ) . Whether PHEV will make more sense or i will be taking worst of both worlds . Wanted to keep the car for long . Your suggestions and my options for mainline car (not luxury).
P.S: My wife is not comfortable with EV due to catching fire incidents .
Bank of Toyota is real: bought a 2009 Tacoma for $32000 in 2011, sold it for $22500 in 2024.
Hard to beat.
Congrats, that’s because the newer generation has been a disappointment.
Mazda CX90 depreciation is staggering. Look at 1 year old models. It’s breathtaking.
Just an FYI the Envista is similar to the GMC Terrain not the Trax which is similar to the Encore!
I think you should check this again. The Envista has the same engine as the Trax. I think they have it right
@edgrabb438 They are not! I have an Encore and I have owned a GMC Terrain which is the same as the Envista. Google it the Encore and the Trax are built on the same platform!
Envista, Trax, Trail Blazer and Encore are all built off a similar platform and made in Korea and use a 3-cylinder turbo. The Terrain is the same as the Equinox and have a 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder and made in Mexico and Canada.
I think A and Z give you the answer here.@@daleducheneaux5447
Can’t believe power seats and power lift gates aren’t standard on all vehicles
The answer to that last question: 16:25 believe it or not, really does scream for a BMW X3. Hear me out. It's a little bit bigger than the i30, It's more expensive, but it fits everything that person is looking for: sporty, creature comforts, great handling, premium audio system. And it is not an SUV. Just thought I'd toss in my two cents.
To answer the thumbnail question yes I would buy a new Toyota truck (taco) but absolutely not a new tundra. It amazes me that sales are actually up with all the failures. I wouldn’t touch that new 3.4 but I also had bad luck with injector failure on a 2022 Silverado so I don’t like GMs full size reliability either. I also had a 2021 Titan pro4x and had transmission failure at 900 miles. Never had a newer Ford yet so can’t speak from experience on those. Personally I’ve had the best reliability with Ram believe it or not. Seems like all full size trucks are unreliable now though. Sad times
Meant to add the K4.
Envision or Murano?.
The seats were hard for the GH
ima wait for the 2nd year Hybrid forester~ that's sound like 2027 for me...
I came back from the Europe vacation trip, and a bit upset now...
They have so many nice cars that are not available in Canada, Cupra Formentor for instance, or Skoda models, new Peugeot, Citroen DS... Why Canadian market is so bad?😢
Love my Subaru Outback! First Subaru, might not buy anything else now...
once you owned a Subaru, you will not go to other brands
The Mazda CX-50 hybrid seems like a great car, but the pricing is no better than Toyota's steep prices. Are Mazda dealers negotiating down from MSRP or holding fast to sticker price?
Get the Kia GT Line with the premium package.
I have a 2022 frontier pro4X. Its fantastic and has been awesome. The new toyotas and the turbo charged non sense is a hard pass for me. Their already having some real problems
Why was the Tundra guy comparing a near loaded Toyota to a entry level GMC ? one should ask that .
Why am I hearing stay away from Kia and Hyundai when JD Power rates them high
There still something inferior about Hyundai compared to Toyota.
Do research… mechanics will tell you they’re shit (engines blow, fires, electrical, suspension!!!) … Hyundai will usually give you a new motor if it blows (and you prove you did the proper maintenance) … but the downtime and stress is not worth it… Toyota, Mazda Subaru … 👌
Driving 2 miles a day? I ride my bike to work (= 7 miles each way) daily. Why drive?
very luck to commute so little a day !!!
@@davidjym And I switched to an e bike 2 years ago.
I just bought a 2025 Corolla S E .
Grand Hylander or Lexus TX. Doesn’t matter, get either one because you wont have it long since both will be stolen pretty quickly.
Not sure what the addiction with diesels are, but the horror show these diesel exhausts unleash on the lungs of everyone else around is just palpable.
Sometimes, I find a diesel pickup truck idling in the parking lot of a grocery store, and the whole area fills up with the noxious fumes that it lets out. Gas engines don't have anywhere close to the noxiousness of what these diesel engines unleash on the unsuspecting public.
For whatever reason, the domestics like Ford, GM etc have the worst pollution among all diesels around, while the German options don't have this problem.
German magazine Auto,motor und sport with the help of british "Emission analytics" have real-life (no "lab")tested all diesel car emissions during the on-street driving
You're wrong about new diesels. The air at the exhaust is cleaner than on the intake.
@@ms-jl6dlThat is true in some places like LA.
From The Diesel Technology Forum: "It would take sixty 2010 or newer diesel trucks to equal the emissions of one 1988 truck."
The key is “newer trucks.”
What car are you guys in ?
I can't seem to find any Canadian reviewers who ever mention if Canadian dealers car lots are crammed with cars and trucks like they are in the states .
Can anyone comment ????
It depends on the brand. Toyota hybrids/PHEVs, Hyundai and Kia hybrids/PHEVs are tough to get. The Mazda CX-50 hybrid also has a wait time.
@@andreaspencer9813 - Thanks for the reply. : )
No I would not buy a Toyota truck. Former Taco owner here. My F150 XLT was a better truck in every way during the time I owner it. Camry owner now and have had multiple Toyotas. My next lease will be either an Explorer Platinum 3L or the New Murano because Nissan is appealing to my thrifty side.
What I don’t like about buying extended warranties when first buying the vehicle, part of it is running during the three-year manufacture warranty so you’re really only getting one year but you’re paying for four years. I say get it when you’re close to having your warranty expire.
2025 Nissan armada Or Toyota sequoia?
For the person wanting a Toyota Hybrid, why the emergency. Did you get into a car accident and have a totalled car. You cant wait 3-4 months to get what you want? I dont under stand the rush of needing a vehcile ASAP, unless its an emergency
Accident/theft is a perfectly good, and fairly common reason.
3-4 months is pretty optimistic in Canada, I was quoted 8-12 months for the Crown Signia, 12-16 months for Rav 4 hybrid and 3 years for the Prime.
@wyw201 Yowser. How recent was that?
@@wyw201 Wow, ordered a Corlla in late October, here in March. Cross is about the same,. So i guess in between 4-5 months. Even then, unless your car is totalled or you drive a complete piece of shit, whats the rush?
@@virgil3241 The rush is an extra year of depreciation at least. Once my lease is up I need another car. Is it in the consumer’s interest to wait a year or more for a vehicle? What’s the threshold for acceptable wait time, one year, two years, 5 years? The dealers are the only party that profits from this.
100k engines for Toyota Tundra is a lot seeing they don’t produce even 100k units per year and the US made Toyotas are a far cry from quality and reliability of their Japanese counterparts.
Take a look at KBB resale on the Tundra. It’s not good, even for 2024.
I own a 2024 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro that I purchased in September of 2023. I have 12k miles on it. The only issues I have had is the common small seat frame crack that happens with many of the models and a little drivers side wind noise. I absolutely love the truck. I know the Tundra is getting a lot of bad press with the engine issues, for certain model years, but the one thing you can appreciate about Toyota is their willingness to stand behind their products and make it right, which isn’t something you can say for other manufacturers. I personally purchased the warranty that gets me 8 years and 100k miles. Peace of mind is a nice thing to have and warranties are definitely negotiable. I purchased mine for 1,250.00 for 8 years at 100k miles on a vehicle that’s 80k.
That Grand Hilander Hybrid is marked up an average of $10k over MSRP so it’s not anywhere near a value!
stereo..always upgrade the speakers...no stock system are any good.
@@ayayoutuber True. You have to get into top trims in luxury segment to get a decent stereo.
I believe Toyota has dropped the ball with their new gen Tundra and Tacoma on quality. Don't blame the guy for selling his.
I suppose, but what to replace them with? Even with some issues (most of the major issues have already been dealt with) I would still consider them as or more reliable than the other offerings in the segment over the long term.
I have waited 15 months for an ordered Prius Plug in. Went to the dealer today and they looked three months out and there is no further allocation of them in the Toronto area. Drove a Signia and was impressed, but it lacks some basic features (no rear power sockets, no spare). Beautifully made, drives like a dream, but after finally seeing and driving it, we have decided to cancel our order altogether. I do not wish to wait forever and Toyota has decided not to supply our market so my patience has run out. I find it odd they started selling the Prius in England recently - it doesn't make sense. I have talked to owners of Prius hybrids and they really like them, but everyone seems to have found one purely by accident, rather than by ordering one. At least another Toyota won't get stolen from my driveway so maybe Toyota has decided to help cut down on crime by not delivering vehicles.
Paying 80k for a car, no wonder Canadians are full of debts.
$80k Canadian equals $55k US. People in the US spend that amount regularly on SUVs and Pickups.
@@richardbrown3069You describe that differential like it s a good thing. 😂
@@NomenClature-o8s It’s definitely not a good thing, just unfortunately the new reality for a lot of new vehicles. I bought a new Subaru Crosstrek Limited in 2023 and paid $36k (US). That was the most expensive vehicle I’ve purchased in my lifetime. Manufacturers and dealers are very greedy and the pandemic seems to have allowed them to set new (much higher) prices for vehicles. While people seem to complain a lot about the high price of new vehicles, they keep buying them. My work parking lot is full of overpriced fancy SUVs and pickups.
@@richardbrown3069 You’re gonna love the Crosstrek !
New Tundra trucks, nope!
Would I buy a Toyota truck? Not any of the new ones with 4 cyl engines Absolutely nooooottt
Back in the 80s 90s yes build like a tanks rust likes f k but lives forever now hell no
Anybody buying, a 3 cylinder has more money than brains! They will not last , like the 4 , or 6 .
Of course they leave it out the 1.2 L TURBO ENGINE WILL NOT LAST FOR LONG, because the car weight too big for the engine. NEVER BUY 1.2L THREE CILINDER ENGINE CARS. So much about honesty and full inform consumers.
They mention the size of the engine in this video and have also mentioned it in their previous reviews
False news, company's have been using tiny displacement engines for ages and usually the compact class is the most reliable
@@Hallowsaw not in a 3200Lb car. In Europe the weight of the 1.2 engine cars 2400LB. 1000 Lb less
@@edgrabb438 They forgot to mention Buick weight is 3200LB. Which means, the engine will struggle sooner then a 2.0L engine Kia.
Maybe so, but I don't think A and Z cannot be expected to mention every spec in the car. There is nothing dishonest here. @@ferenckaposvari8337
American vehicles are on the absolute bottom of my list. I'd only consider them if they had something crazy like a 50% discount. For me it is:
1. Japanese
2. German
3. Korean
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American
I really don't know why Chrysler is still around, it's only because of the Jeep brand.
Quick question for Andrea. When are you kicking Zack to the curb so I can slide in?😊. Zack, no hearts feelings. 😊
Toyota is the most overrated automaker! And they have really lost their way!
Toyota would be the last Japanese car company standing.
Seltos = Garbos
TOYOTA LEXUS ACURA MAZDA TOYOTA LEXUS ACURA MAZDA resale resale it’s ok if TOYOTAS are noisy or break god forbid if the same happens to another make……………………..🥱😴
Good show . Very knowledgeable. Be better if you didn’t sip that disgusting S.B coffee.
they can do whatever they want