My first car was a 91 Buick LeSabre with the 3.8L V6. I got it new. I had it for 21 years, the transmission finally gave out but the Engine ran like new even with 587,000kms! That car never knew what a tow truck was, it never met one, it never failed me. I changed the water pump twice, the AC compressor once, a power door lock regulator, replaced the power antenna and a power window regulator. Other then that I just did regular maintenance... Thank you Buick & thank you Castrol GTX motor oil.
I have driven five Ford's past 275,000 and all are still running and oil change every 10,000 stander oil 5.4 older than 3 valve are tanks with no motor repairs have 4 lier v6 Ford's past 300,000 no oil leaks or water leaks still run like new PS have one new 4 liter with plastic valve covers leak oil Replaced them a180,000miles no leaks after
Yes I’ve seen videos on UA-cam that people who waited every 10,000 miles to change their oil on Toyotas ended up destroying the engine at around 150,000 miles when it could have lasted 300,000+
Take care of your vehicle. It will take care of you. 432,000+ miles on my 2004 1500 silverado Z71 5.3 purchased new. Only eng work, waterpump at 380,000. Still an everyday construction work truck. Best truck I've ever owned.
I own a 12 year old Mazda 3 Skyactiv 2.0 engine, with the 6AT. It was the first year it was offered and it currently has 220k miles and been nothing but a joy. Still gets 40+ mpg on highway. Can’t kill it!
We're on our 5th Mazda (yeah, we're old lol). It's a 2014 CX5 with the 2.5 liter (non-turbo) with a 6AT as well. No CVT tranny here! Mazda is the "new" Toyota!
That’s good to hear being that I have a Mazda6 (2020) I’m always driving state to state (for the last 3 years NC to Delaware) and over 190k. Only problem I had thankfully was the battery. Love my Mazda6.
@@XPUNKFoCuS Mazda is really under rated. They make some great cars with rock solid reliability when you maintain them properly. They have been killing it for quite a while now
My 1998 toyota 4Runner just passed 502,000 August of 2024 Just normal maint. Engine V6, automatic trany. Never been opened. Same U Joints and rear pumpkin. Use only Mobil One every 10,000 mi. Or more.and Prolong additive. Transmission oil changed it only 3 times . Passed smog test 8 months ago. Best car I ever had.
Still running 2 vehicles with 225 Slant Six from 1975, one with a 318 from 1977, and one 383 from 1971. The 225 each have over a Million miles on them.
@@jerryracicot2231 well since Chrysler became Stalantis and quit making the afore mentioned engines many years ago the Japanese makers have been superior. If Stanlantic had a brain they would bring back those 3 engines and let Toyota make the electronics. Any one of those 3 can last a lifetime.
@Curt-ge9gc I had a 77 Dodge Van ( Street Van Model ) with a 318 cu. in. Great Van till the top rusted out and couldn't find a topper for that old model. Tree finally took it out. I really liked that Van, shaggy carpet and all.
Bought a 2014 Mazda CX-5(2.0 liter Skyactiv)off the showroom floor over ten years ago, the car has never seen a repair shop & runs like new @ over 102K miles. Just regular maintenence. I'd highly recommend.
I have been owned Honda Odyssey 2002 exl had 278k miles on it and Lexus 2002 es 300 with 296k miles on it they both run fine! Can’t go wrong with Japanese cars!!!
As a 2019 Mazda3 awd hatch owner, glad the Skyactiv made the list. Torquey little 2.5 NA engine. People think 186hp/tq isn't enough, but at 3200lbs for the hatchback awd with the shorter final drive, peak torque at 4000rpm, it's a responsive unit. Sure it could've used more power, an even 200hp would've been perfect. Cat back to replace that dinky 1.75in mid pipe, light weight forged wheels, and 93 octane to help prevent timing being pulled on hot days should help performance.
One of the Master Tech. at a major Mercedes dealership said : " too much engineering too much money but too many failures " !!!! It'll break your bank sooner or later !!!! Thanks for a good video 👍.
If you change your oil yourself, that's fine. If you take it to the shop, that's almost $10k in oil changes in expensive states. New cars need oil every 7.5 to 10k and after 5 years 5k to 7.5k and after 10 years 5k. Anything at less interval is a waste of money and time. Engines are built better, and synthetic oil is a thousand times better than just 10 years ago.
@@chrispontello9949 225 is a rock Chevy 327s we drove them 300thousand miles and swore only had 60,000 79 had 305 and personally put 300,000 when I sold it with 380,000miles on it guy took it for test ride burning tires everywhere came back bought it and claimed I was lying about the mileage you know I was just telling him to boost up price Can't fix trump supporter
Go dig up and pre 72 cars with factory motor they'll run now no bad heads exsist back then no bad blocks just bad rings mechanical fuel pumps and points and condenser This new crap is crap and a senser tell cor not to run
The Ford 5.0L (almost any generation) engine 302CU IN, is nearly bullet proof and many people mod the Mustang version to beyond 700 crank HP. Honorable mention ... 5.0L (car, truck, sport, etc...) gen 1, 2 or 3 ... Coyote is a runner. Most (or all) are naturally aspirated and have good power (or torque - for the truck version).
Normally in the US nobody mentions Mazda, it's always just Toyota and Honda. Reality is Japanese are all about the same. Mitsubishi is number 1 in Australia for reliability by owners reports. There are so many Subaru Forester from 1998-2003 still on the road as well. Right up there with old camrys.
@ Subarus are fine cars. My wife needed a new car and we looked at those 4, Honda, Toyota, Mazda and Subaru. We bought the Mazda CX-30. We’re very happy with it.
Toyota is all I drive. My 2007 Camry, has 289,000kms mated to a 5 Speed Manual Transmission. I replaced the clutch and starter last Summer and I replaced the spark plugs and PVC valve last Winter. I rarely do any repairs.
The last of the Camry with manual trans; I am still driving a 94 Camry coupe with a manual transmisison. 180K miles on the original clutch, second timing belt.
JAPANESE are the best when it comes to reliability. The German cars have lost the plot. Fancy tv screen dashboards with 30 different colour LED lights in the door trims but need repairs every 2 or 3 months soon as they hit 50,000 miles. I've owned BMWs and Mercedes and am moving to Lexus because of it.
@@johng7265 I agree with you completely!! I own an Audi cabriolet with the V-8. The car has brilliant engineering side by side with engineering straight from Rube Goldberg! The engine, chassis and body are all very good as is the HVAC system and dashboard gauges as well. Then you start to discover the Goldberg engineering. Starting with all of the amazing things you can do by using the door lock. You can lower the top and open the windows with the key in the door lock if you know the secret handshake. I discovered this feature quite by accident when I opened the door during a driving rainstorm and the top & windows went down and drenched the interior before I could get the key into the ignition and put it up! Likewise the decision to abandon the dipstick in the transmission along with the ability to add oil without a lift, and rely on a warning light. Which means that if the dash is not working, and you can’t see the warning, you will burn up the trans. Clever, no? But piece d’ resistance is the Ferrari -esque engineering that reguires removal of the engine to replace the timing chain! A $4-5 thousand dollar job which if not done and the chain breaks, you bought a new engine. It’s what’s called an interference engine which means if the chain breaks all the little valves and things run into the pistons which reduces the engine to scrap metal. Stupid! And don’t even get me started on greedy, indifferent dealers who are trying to sell you a new car by telling you how much the repairs cost etc.., even though there isn’t much wrong with your car. The independent garages are no better, as I was recently gouged $1,013 to replace two transmission lines. They found a local company to make the new ones for about $100-150
I grew up in Mercs from the 70-s - 90's. Amazing cars back then and built like tanks that could go for a million K's......current Mercs have little in common with those cars
Yes 💯 agree I have a 2001 Lexus LS 430 with little over 100k these are widely considered the best cars ever built ,car is silky smooth and reliable many options that were ahead of the times good luck with your Lexus !
@@Davido50 actually, funnily enough, I have been considering a couple of the new Toyota cars. I seriously can’t afford the Lexus V-8 convertible that I like, so I’m leaning toward a new Supra. Pre owned of course and with a comprehensive warranty extended to infinity, if there is such a thing. I can’t afford one new, but after the depreciation burns off, I just might swing it. I currently own an Audi S4 cabriolet with the V-8 and no turbos. I wish I could’ve found a warranty that would pay for some of the things I have run into. There isn’t one, I was patiently told by the salesperson, and, she said, if there was a warranty like that I couldn’t afford it away. Yikes! After a great deal of thought, I have decided to keep my current ride and do a major service and replace the top. The cost of those two things plus a couple of small things will yield a great car with all major issues addressed, performance equal to the new model, and almost no safety nannies and other overthought, complicated “features” that add little to the value and are often the first things to fail. Like you, I prefer the earlier models because they have less computer gimmicks and they will run longer than anything else I have seen on the market.
After a car accident I had in 2021 they rented me a brand new Toyota Camry. That engine for a little 4 cylinder, I'm not sure what size it was was extremely powerful. That little Camry was almost a race car. I can only imagine how much faster their v6s are. I now drive a 2010 Lexus LS 460. And that V8 is a beast..
@JesusSanchez-e3y combined is about 21 mi to the gallon. Only had to do oil changes so far. But I do have to replace 4 lug nuts as it don't have the security lug nut key anymore and that's going to be well over $100. And I do all the work myself. That's just for parts. And it does take 9.7 quarts of oil so nearly $50 in oil
@@jeffwolf8018 i bought a Lexus 2006 ES 330 , back in 2020. This car is very reliable. Only change spark plugs , automatic transmission flush. And oil changes, 5000 miles. It seems like it's not gonna break down .
Interesting video. Honda Camry Mazda engines. I have a 2007 Mazda 6 I it has a ford engine and transmission. Bought it used . Engine still good. 176000 miles. 2.3 liter 4 cylinder
@@carljenkins5092 probably why they stopped making it. The only flaw I found was plastic bypass pipe in front, which I replaced and the water crossover on the intake manifold.
I own a 2021 Mazda 6 turbo kuro edition and its the best car I've owned Luxurious interior, smooth and sporty driving experience . Too bad they were discontinued. Im planning to keep mine for over 10 years
My Toyota 4runner from 2001 had over 250 thousand miles and it never burned any oil. It was absolutely amazing on gas mileage and very cheep to maintenance. Spark plugs, air filters and other essential itens. The dealer lost money on me service wise.
Mazda is quickly catching Toyota and Honda, and many think it is actually better because it doesn't have the CVT transmission. Mazda kept their vehicles simple and reliable and haven't changed everything like many other brands have,, with all the problems that come with doing that. Exactly what you want in a reliable car...Reliability!
That is the ONE and ONLY good thing about Mazda..their refusal to use troublesome CVTs. Cord experimented with CVTs in the 1930s, but couldnt get them to work, and they are barely any better today. I remember the disposable GLC models Mazda made back in the 80s and the 40 years they spent trying to make the inherently inefficient Wankel rotary into a viable powerplant, only to ultimately fail as did NSU/Auto Union before them. Their track record is ANYTHING but stellar. Nearly every other auto (and bike) maker, including Mercedes, GM, AMC and Suzuki played with, and ultimately passed on the rotary engine. Ive been repairing vehicles since before the guy who uploaded this video was born, but I find videos uploaded by those who dont know to be....amusing.
There is nothing simple and reliable about skyactive engines. They are about as complex as you can get with 4 cylinders and Mazda have done an extremely poor job of their design work sadly.
@@TIA-o4z The “brain trust” tell us that CVT is the only way to go. These are the same people who told us that evs were the coming thing , gas prices are going up etc…so we need to buy evs; those people? On lower power vehicles it will work fine, but they were not made for mad horsepower cars. A proper transmission is needed for the sport, muscle cars and light trucks. And unless it’s a diesel or has the same torque as the stove bolt 6, something without 8, 9 or 10 speeds in the transmission. I haven’t seen one that doesn’t hunt like Elmer Fudd on meth. A perfect answer to the question that was never asked.
@@donreinke5863 I think the only company that had any success with the early CVT was DAF which used a heavy duty metal belt and a couple of different sprockets to make it work
Toyota or Honda NON interference engines. For Toyota, thats about pre 1999-ish? Non interference with timing belt = no worry about sealing up the timing cover, EASY to service, no worry about oil pressure killing the timing, but who cares LOL the valves wont hit the pistons (generally). GM Vortec/LS engines from the trucks 4.8. 5.3 or 6.0 from about 1999 to 2006, BEFORE the AFM Active Fuel Management. Honda K-series engines = WIN. GM 3800, legendary, it nearly defines bulletproof. Stay gold.
@@donreinke5863 it's not about engine power its also about WEIGHT. I love Ford, I've had MANY Stangs, Cobra's, and GT500. The Corvette is LIGHT and FAST. Ford has always lacked with speed because of weight.
The 2GR FE Is a great motor. The 2GR FKS fixed that oil issue. The coolant issue was also addressed but still leaks, but less often. This Makes the FKS the better motor.
I have a 2003 Buick Century Custom with the 3.1 V-6 it is the best car that I have ever driven. I am very careful with the maintenance on this car. It looks and runs great. I am very thankful for the service from the selling dealer, #1 Cochran and B&M Automotive in Pittsburgh PA
Bought Mazda 3 for my 6 foot 5 inch son. The interior room is incredible. Very few small cars will fit tall people. The only other option was the VW Golf...therefore only 1 option. Tall people who want a great small car = buy a Mazda 3
My HHR SS has LNF turbo 2 liter 4. Bought new 15 year's ago now with 151 thousand some miles. Doesn't use oil nor leak on the underside. Reliable gets great fuel mileage. Highest was 33.5 mpg on one road trip to a car show in Havre De Grace MD in 2015. Had to replace the original KO4 turbo and replaced it with another factory turbo . Since then 8 year's ago no other major issues with the engine.
@@jjkool48 Although Mazdas are a very good car and it is because of USA legislation all petrol vehicles have to have direct injection but we have a 2017 Suzuki Baleno and it has port injection hence no carbon fowling and Suzuki doesn't export to North America also it doesn't have stupid engine cover open the bonnet and there's the engine also has a metal thermostat housing one less thing to break
Great, honest review as we have come to expect from you. My wife's Lexus RX350 has that 3.5 literally V6 you mentioned. I am hoping for many years of good service from it.
2.5 L 4 cylinder Toyota 2ar-fse/-fxe/-fe 3.5 L v6 Honda j35 (timing belt change every 100k) - I had this in an 08 accord. Felt front heavy and weak at lower rpms, but awesome above 4 k rpm Mazda 2.0 L 4 cylinder skyactive g Note - i have the turbo 2.5 L - early production - low oil 2 x in 63,000 miles with regular 5,000 mile oil changes Honda k20 Toyota 1GR-fe 4L V6 Bonus - 3.5L v6 dual fuel injected (port and direct ) VVTI lines with some problems ) 2gr -fe ------ Thank you for the video.
@@ECPPthere is one youtuber @carnuts sometimes he lies he said 2AR-FE engine has several problems however this rav4 engine is bulletproof and alot of experts you include emphasize that this engine is unproblematic i have already unsubscribed and unfollowed his channel i am witness of this engine is awesome
I HAVE A 2012 FORD FUSION SE WITH A 2.5 LITER ENGINE. IT IS ALMOST IDENTICAL TO YOUR 2.5 LITER TOYOTA UNDER THE HOOD. I HAVE 2OO,000 MILES AND 30-33 MPG. BOUGHT NEW AND CHANGED OIL EVERY 5,000 MILES RELIGIOUSLY. NO TURBO, SUNROOF OR CODES. I STILL DRIVE. MAZDA AND FORD DESIGNED THE 2.5 LITER ENGINE. GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE, TO THIS 2.5 LITER FORD/MAZDA ENGINE. FINIS PAX
I have a Mazda 2009 CX-9 with 263k miles. It still runs smoothly. Transmission is a bit irregular now but it drives well manually. I’m not getting rid of it yet.
This is a great list, totally agree with his points. There is one more engine I like and I own it (well, used to - now a friend owns it with 275,000 miles on it). It was the 2006 Saab 9-3 with the Ecotec B207R engine. It used a Garrett (Japanese) turbo charger that is very durable, and the transmission although a GM vehicle was a Toyota built 5 speed unit. The engine still does not drip or consume any oil, and the transmission still works well. Very reliable car especially for a GM vehicle (Saab corporate pulled out of the brand after this car was designed by them). I also own the Mazda 2.0 L engine he mentions although that is a much more recent purchase. The GM 3800 V-6 engines of that time period were also bulletproof.
I beat on my car's living in Chicago and no car could hold a candle to my IS I love my 2 GR- FE on my IS 350 342k just did spark plugs checked compression compression is still nearly perfect long term and short term fuel trim is working as if we're brand new tranny is one of the silkiest shifting out there etc and every single drive belt component is original never so much as a hiccup with that car for the 9 years I had it sorry had to give Toyota credit for that gem of an engine
I have a 2010 Hyundai santa fe 2.4 litre - 4cylinder engine. Original transmission air conditioning still works .. original motor 820 000 km on it and still driving it
Love that you provide mechanical knowledge about vehicles. That's the info I want. So many reviews are useless in terms of how long vehicle will last. I want to know cost of ownership, known issues etc. Thanks for great info!!
Thx for the vidéo. I have an Audi RS3 (end 2017) that I love. To keep it several more years, I bought a New daily in June : Mazda CX5 2024. And I must Say I bought it based on all the reviews I Saw.
The issue im having is im a solid old school guy. I keep my vehicle until they snap in half. I want nothing to do with anything with a turbo or cvt tranny. On top of that i prefer a v8 but certain 6 bangers would do. Damm near every car i look at has turbos, cvt and most a 4 bangers. I just want a solid tried and true vehicle that will last a very long time.
Hyundai Sonata 2006 V6 with over 225.000 miles, use Mobile 1 and OEM Cartridge . What's cool is nearly everyday I see 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonatas still on the road. Mine has a sweet Lambda engine 3.3L
900,000 mileage on a Toyota still normal in my country... still working... and I see Honda still running 700,000 mileage... yes, both has no leaking and original parts, excepts the Honda had gearbox problem cause of CVT.
You never mentioned the 2007 Honda crv with the steel timing belt I have on e I bought new and with 240,000 miles it runs awesome never has used any oil or leaks any it a 4 cly
Its funny how 5 out of 5 are Japanese engines, it just shows that German auto industry died after 2000, and Japan is nowadays Nr.1 quality product builder in all industries, well dune by the Land of the Rising Sun!
thats bs.. b58 m58 Motor gets used even in Japanese Cars (Bmw Motor, Supra etc..) One of the most bulletproof motors to date.. The UA-cam video is for the american market.. its what americans want to hear.. In other countries its about facts, not just consumer reports.. (heavily biased, because you dont get the full picture.. consumer reporting their problems on cars, that get driven the most.. Most of the americans dont do regulatory check ups and maintenance.. many european cars in America fall thru the consumer report, or get negative biased ratings, because there is not enough sample size.. In all countries in europe you have mandatory check ups, that are really tuff.. They check everything, every year, or maximum every 3 years if the car is brand new... way harder safety standards, regulations and way less wiggle room for faults or corrosion. These Reports are the ones, that really count. And the top brands are mercedes, toyota, bmw.. etc. Ford, Fiat, American brands are failing the testing in numbers,.. really bad ratings. Like with the Drivin license.. In America you have to answer 3 questions and drive on a parking lot for 2 minutes straight.. In Europe you need 30 hours of driving with a driving school teacher.. and you have to learn thousands of questions and rules.. you have 2 Tests after it.. and you have perfection. driving hours, even after you got the license.. and you have to do a safety test with real Aquaplaning etc.. Americans dont give a fuck.. but complain if they mess it up.. or complain about that terrible drivers, whilst they do not know themselves which sign it is or which rules apply in that situation.
the thing that Japanese cars can outlast German cars in America shows that on todays basis they are better! And one engine does not cut it. Yes design is much better in Germany but built quality is bad and i am talking from my own experience with more than 40 cars owned:)
My 02 Ford Explorer has 230k miles on the 4.6l engine. Don't burn oil, original trans and differential. I just change fluids religiously and Don't neglect any normal repairs. I fully expect to hit 400k.
Your comment about getting to knowing your salesman, reminded me about what I tell people all the time.” Even if I won the lottery, I would never buy a new car ever again”. Reason being that I don’t want that relationship. Corrupt business the new car business….btw, my one new car was a Mazda Precidia, sporty looking but a POS really….
Love my J35Z3 Accord Coupe. Over 230k miles, smooth and no leaks. I did replace some gaskets, but they had way outlasted recommended use and it was a proactive bit of work -- I didn't replace them becuase they blew out or leaked...Previous owner only ran premium gas, and so do I...the valves and heads were super clean when it was opened up. The J series is rock solid, I've seen old J30 accords still zip[ping down the road.
I change the oil every 4,000 miles with full synthetic .Might seem like overkill to a lot of people. I don't care, I hate the thought of dirty oil in my vehicles.
I have a 2009 Highlander with the 2GR FE. The only flaw I can find in it as that it's so damn quiet that you have to be careful and not just get distracted with the phone or something when you pull up to park, on more than one occasion I've got it out of the car and walked away with it still running.
I said this before and I said it again, any Toyota with 2.5 2AR is absolutely less reliable as they age, but the 3.5 V6 is bulletproof than crappy four cylinder and underpowered engine and fuel pump failure
1997 ford escort wagon, 2.0 ..250 clicks on odo... Original alternator, AC compressor ..im a maintenance bug...changed tranny fluid and filter twice ..burns no oil ...almost wish it would put me down, would like to buy something different...but it runs great..wife hates the little wagon till she gets a flat ..then its ok..
That black civic had an R18 in it not a K, only the Si in that generation had the K; That said the R18 was pretty durable, reliable and kinda weird...in ways more like a Honda motorcycle engine, but reliable and peppy enough. The K offers a bigger aftermarket, and if that's what you want make sure the civic you are looking to buy has a K block in it...
We purchased a new 2004 Honda Odyssey, $32,000. Transmission had drain/fills fluid changes but blew a RTV (caulk) seal at about 90,000 miles. Shifted perfectly but major fluid leak. We were forced to pay for transmission replacement. Then two weeks later engine oil leak in bell housing area. The oil was leaking thru the engine block casting !!! So back to Honda for a new engine. We were told a "new engine" but local Honda dealer put a rebuilt short block as evidenced by the bill which included head gaskets. We were willfully deceived which created major stress/expense and further downtime without a vehicle. Honda NEVER AGAIN.
2001 to 2004 honda Odyssey are junk! You bought the wrong model year. The 2006 and up are the best! Or the 1990s models .you literally bought the worst year model 😂😂😂.
I'm glad you mentioned the timing belt Honda uses in the v6 to keep cam and crankshaft in synch. In an interference engine, this is engineering malpractice: valves meet pistons if/when the rubber band breaks. Mine failed around 30k after replacement due to hydraulic tensioner failure at roughly 120k total on the odometer. $6k damage and no help from Honda. That ridgeline was my third and last Honda.
I absolutely love my Mazda CX-5 Turbo..so much so that I plan to stick to Mazdas for decades to come! I feel it checks all the boxes for looks, performance, safety and overall reliability (with fuel economy the only downside).
turbo is a down fall for sure. higher miles WILL need turbo rebuild and possible intercooler. it's not cheap. and boost equals more cylinder and motor wear. I work on cars so I'm not full of shit lol. But yes, mazda (Ford) makes some great motors.
got the 4L toyota, it's decent, only v6 I've ever owned so definitely don't consider it underpowered, makes a nice growly noise, not obnoxious like a RAM.
Infiniti - 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine: The VR30 DDTT engine is the most advanced V6 engine that Infiniti has ever offered. It's available in the Red Sport, tuned to produce 400 horsepower. The 2024 Nissan 400 has the same engine. Nissan GTR is also known as Godzilla of the race track.
And do not listen to car dealers saying you can do extended oil change intervals-change that oil every 5000 miles and your engine won’t sludge up and will last.
@glennso47 motor oil degrades over time regardless of how many miles is done. My friend only does 5000 mile per year but still changes his oil once a year. Oil is cheap-engines are expensive to replace.
I used to sell Mazda's (I own a 2017 Mazda6 myself) I have a former client who has a 2014 Mazda3 and he last sent me a screen shot of 475,000 miles (6/6/24) on his odometer with orginal engine and transmission I only have 145k on mine I'm going to run mine into the ground!
That's bull I seen every car behind a tow truck. I drive an Impala and it is very reliable. There is some guy with the same car as mine same motor. He has 400 thousand miles on it. He only had to change two sencers not including brakes and oil changes. Mines a 2011 and I never had to do anything to it. GM makes alot of reliable cars too. 😮
I feel the 1ZZ-FE in the 7th gen toyota celica is underrated. I bought a 2005 with high mileage, it wasnt well maintained but i have since and it never skips a beat or hesitates. Apparently there are some around with 500,000 miles. There were some of them with oil burning issues but that was put right. Thanks for the videos, its funny when you talk about jeeps and range rovers 😊
I also had the Honda civic 2009, just turn the key and drive, 36 mpg, never thought about burning gas, simple car, easy cheap maintenance, hard to beat that car for reliability
@wally6193 Well, my 2015 cx5 is now 150k miles odo and nothing to complain about ..when flooring it it really goes strongly..that 2.5 na engine is more than enough..i change oil myself every 3k miles with not a single drop burned oil..just regular maintenance and nothing else...
@@BigBoss-tk6lh I'm just the messenger, I watched a video the other with a mechanic talking about Mazda's carboning up. If yours is still going strong great.
Driving 2021 Mazda3 sedan skyactiv-x 180 hp manual, driven 69 000 kms. Great car. In september 24 I'll have a new Mazda3 hatchback 186 hp automatic. Live in Finland which means car has to be 5/5 in winter conditions and Mazda really is.
People who buy this types of cars, sometimes I wonder where they work, because I've been a doctor for more than 8 years and I have still not gotten my dream car. Hahahaha😄😄😄😄😄
Check the most richest men in the world, they're all entrepreneurs, no salary earner can be successful. Any salary earner who claims to buy this car must have loot the company's money in one way or the other. 🤪
Many people in my country are secret millionaires through investments in stocks with cryptocurrencies, they invest and reinvest a lot and the money continues to arrive weekly. When you see them driving big cars you'll be wondering where they're working 😂
I'm also proud to be an investor in Tesla stock market. My portfolio is currently at 350,000,000 dollars marking 25% increases from last year since I started investment in February.
I have a 2010 Honda Odyssey. It currently has 400,000 miles on it, and still going strong! 💯🤟🏽
those are good engines but they would have better without the interference valve timing
And the interior looks and smellls like a trash can
@@tjlee9901 for anyone who doesn't change a belt at least
😮 sht that’s crazy
Sounds like honda is from another planet😅
My first car was a 91 Buick LeSabre with the 3.8L V6. I got it new. I had it for 21 years, the transmission finally gave out but the Engine ran like new even with 587,000kms! That car never knew what a tow truck was, it never met one, it never failed me. I changed the water pump twice, the AC compressor once, a power door lock regulator, replaced the power antenna and a power window regulator. Other then that I just did regular maintenance... Thank you Buick & thank you Castrol GTX motor oil.
I had one as well. with 348 k miles. Back then they took pride in making American cars. The new ones are total garbage made in China and Mexico.
What car do you have now?
@@Star0i0kashka 2013 corolla
@@Star0i0kashka Funny thing is that the guy I sold it to still drives it. SUCKS ..lol
3800 gm engines are bullet proof. I also bought a 1989 brand new and still have.
I got a friend with a Toyota tundra with over 500,000 miles and still driving it
The old tundra with the trusty old cast iron 4.7 was the best. We had the land cruiser with that motor here in Aus and those go for 500 k plus km.
I have driven five Ford's past 275,000 and all are still running and oil change every 10,000 stander oil 5.4 older than 3 valve are tanks with no motor repairs have 4 lier v6 Ford's past 300,000 no oil leaks or water leaks still run like new
PS have one new 4 liter with plastic valve covers leak oil
Replaced them a180,000miles no leaks after
Wow 😮👏
I have a cousin who has a Toyota tundra, purchased new and has 631K miles and is still going strong. The truck should be in a museum!
What year??
You still need to change oil every 5000 miles no matter what brand.
Yes maintenance is still important
Yes I’ve seen videos on UA-cam that people who waited every 10,000 miles to change their oil on Toyotas ended up destroying the engine at around 150,000 miles when it could have lasted 300,000+
Take care of your vehicle. It will take care of you.
432,000+ miles on my 2004 1500 silverado Z71 5.3 purchased new.
Only eng work, waterpump at 380,000.
Still an everyday construction work truck.
Best truck I've ever owned.
Exactly 👍!
He's assuming everyone should know that. Which everyone should.
I own a 12 year old Mazda 3 Skyactiv 2.0 engine, with the 6AT. It was the first year it was offered and it currently has 220k miles and been nothing but a joy. Still gets 40+ mpg on highway. Can’t kill it!
We're on our 5th Mazda (yeah, we're old lol). It's a 2014 CX5 with the 2.5 liter (non-turbo) with a 6AT as well. No CVT tranny here! Mazda is the "new" Toyota!
Nice to hear it. The Mazda sold in my country fared much worse. Rust all over. No cars left on the road other than fairly recent CX5s.
That’s good to hear being that I have a Mazda6 (2020) I’m always driving state to state (for the last 3 years NC to Delaware) and over 190k. Only problem I had thankfully was the battery. Love my Mazda6.
Toyota naturally aspirated 2.0 L hybrid all the way for reliability and longevity.
@@XPUNKFoCuS Mazda is really under rated. They make some great cars with rock solid reliability when you maintain them properly. They have been killing it for quite a while now
My 1998 toyota 4Runner just passed 502,000 August of 2024
Just normal maint. Engine V6, automatic trany. Never been opened. Same U Joints and rear pumpkin. Use only Mobil One every 10,000 mi. Or more.and Prolong additive. Transmission oil changed it only 3 times . Passed smog test 8 months ago. Best car I ever had.
prolong additives is the best for engine.
Still running 2 vehicles with 225 Slant Six from 1975, one with a 318 from 1977, and one 383 from 1971. The 225 each have over a Million miles on them.
Exactly !!! Who needs off shore
@@jerryracicot2231 well since Chrysler became Stalantis and quit making the afore mentioned engines many years ago the Japanese makers have been superior. If Stanlantic had a brain they would bring back those 3 engines and let Toyota make the electronics. Any one of those 3 can last a lifetime.
And no emissions checks!! Awesome. Keep the lead sleds until ya cant
@Curt-ge9gc I had a 77 Dodge Van ( Street Van Model ) with a 318 cu. in.
Great Van till the top rusted out and couldn't find a topper for that old model. Tree finally took it out. I really liked that Van, shaggy carpet and all.
2000 blazer 4.3 275.000 still going
Bought a 2014 Mazda CX-5(2.0 liter Skyactiv)off the showroom floor over ten years ago, the car has never seen a repair shop & runs like new @ over 102K miles. Just regular maintenence. I'd highly recommend.
I have been owned Honda Odyssey 2002 exl had 278k miles on it and Lexus 2002 es 300 with 296k miles on it they both run fine! Can’t go wrong with Japanese cars!!!
As a 2019 Mazda3 awd hatch owner, glad the Skyactiv made the list. Torquey little 2.5 NA engine. People think 186hp/tq isn't enough, but at 3200lbs for the hatchback awd with the shorter final drive, peak torque at 4000rpm, it's a responsive unit. Sure it could've used more power, an even 200hp would've been perfect. Cat back to replace that dinky 1.75in mid pipe, light weight forged wheels, and 93 octane to help prevent timing being pulled on hot days should help performance.
One of the Master Tech. at a major Mercedes dealership said : " too much engineering too much money but too many failures " !!!!
It'll break your bank sooner or later !!!!
Thanks for a good video 👍.
1999 Toyota Avalon XLS, still on the road daily driving....Love mine...
bought for $900 at 360,000 still running kinda strong bout to start making content 1998 xls original everything
Good car
2GR-FE in my 2007 Toyota Sienna Limited. 277,000 miles and runs like new! Change oil every 3000 miles without exception.
I change my entire engine every 30 miles. The peace of mind is worth it.
I have the same engine in my 2008 Avalon. Great engine, smooth shifting and very smooth ride. Love it.
@@theredscourge I change my car every 50 miles. The last change, the owner almost caught me.
@@theredscourge you must own a bmw ...
If you change your oil yourself, that's fine. If you take it to the shop, that's almost $10k in oil changes in expensive states. New cars need oil every 7.5 to 10k and after 5 years 5k to 7.5k and after 10 years 5k. Anything at less interval is a waste of money and time. Engines are built better, and synthetic oil is a thousand times better than just 10 years ago.
Toyota, Honda and Mazda, no big surprise that these are the most reliable.
@@chrispontello9949 225 is a rock Chevy 327s we drove them 300thousand miles and swore only had 60,000
79 had 305 and personally put 300,000 when I sold it with 380,000miles on it guy took it for test ride burning tires everywhere came back bought it and claimed I was lying about the mileage you know I was just telling him to boost up price
Can't fix trump supporter
Go dig up and pre 72 cars with factory motor they'll run now no bad heads exsist back then no bad blocks just bad rings mechanical fuel pumps and points and condenser
This new crap is crap and a senser tell cor not to run
The Ford 5.0L (almost any generation) engine 302CU IN, is nearly bullet proof and many people mod the Mustang version to beyond 700 crank HP.
Honorable mention ... 5.0L (car, truck, sport, etc...) gen 1, 2 or 3 ... Coyote is a runner. Most (or all) are naturally aspirated and have good power (or torque - for the truck version).
Normally in the US nobody mentions Mazda, it's always just Toyota and Honda.
Reality is Japanese are all about the same. Mitsubishi is number 1 in Australia for reliability by owners reports. There are so many Subaru Forester from 1998-2003 still on the road as well. Right up there with old camrys.
@ Subarus are fine cars. My wife needed a new car and we looked at those 4, Honda, Toyota, Mazda and Subaru. We bought the Mazda CX-30. We’re very happy with it.
Toyota is all I drive. My 2007 Camry, has 289,000kms mated to a 5 Speed Manual Transmission. I replaced the clutch and starter last Summer and I replaced the spark plugs and PVC valve last Winter. I rarely do any repairs.
The last of the Camry with manual trans; I am still driving a 94 Camry coupe with a manual transmisison. 180K miles on the original clutch, second timing belt.
No foreign vehicles for my family!
Canada or the UK with a manual trans?
Ford is all I drive.
If it was an automatic, it would have failed a long time ago. That's why I love manual transmissions.
JAPANESE are the best when it comes to reliability. The German cars have lost the plot. Fancy tv screen dashboards with 30 different colour LED lights in the door trims but need repairs every 2 or 3 months soon as they hit 50,000 miles. I've owned BMWs and Mercedes and am moving to Lexus because of it.
@@johng7265 I agree with you completely!! I own an Audi cabriolet with the V-8. The car has brilliant engineering side by side with engineering straight from Rube Goldberg! The engine, chassis and body are all very good as is the HVAC system and dashboard gauges as well. Then you start to discover the Goldberg engineering. Starting with all of the amazing things you can do by using the door lock. You can lower the top and open the windows with the key in the door lock if you know the secret handshake. I discovered this feature quite by accident when I opened the door during a driving rainstorm and the top & windows went down and drenched the interior before I could get the key into the ignition and put it up! Likewise the decision to abandon the dipstick in the transmission along with the ability to add oil without a lift, and rely on a warning light. Which means that if the dash is not working, and you can’t see the warning, you will burn up the trans. Clever, no? But piece d’ resistance is the Ferrari -esque engineering that reguires removal of the engine to replace the timing chain! A $4-5 thousand dollar job which if not done and the chain breaks, you bought a new engine. It’s what’s called an interference engine which means if the chain breaks all the little valves and things run into the pistons which reduces the engine to scrap metal. Stupid! And don’t even get me started on greedy, indifferent dealers who are trying to sell you a new car by telling you how much the repairs cost etc.., even though there isn’t much wrong with your car. The independent garages are no better, as I was recently gouged $1,013 to replace two transmission lines. They found a local company to make the new ones for about $100-150
I grew up in Mercs from the 70-s - 90's. Amazing cars back then and built like tanks that could go for a million K's......current Mercs have little in common with those cars
Lots great vehicles out there . No JAPANESE for me.
Yes 💯 agree I have a 2001 Lexus LS 430 with little over 100k these are widely considered the best cars ever built ,car is silky smooth and reliable many options that were ahead of the times good luck with your Lexus !
@@Davido50 actually, funnily enough, I have been considering a couple of the new Toyota cars. I seriously can’t afford the Lexus V-8 convertible that I like, so I’m leaning toward a new Supra. Pre owned of course and with a comprehensive warranty extended to infinity, if there is such a thing. I can’t afford one new, but after the depreciation burns off, I just might swing it. I currently own an Audi S4 cabriolet with the V-8 and no turbos. I wish I could’ve found a warranty that would pay for some of the things I have run into. There isn’t one, I was patiently told by the salesperson, and, she said, if there was a warranty like that I couldn’t afford it away. Yikes! After a great deal of thought, I have decided to keep my current ride and do a major service and replace the top. The cost of those two things plus a couple of small things will yield a great car with all major issues addressed, performance equal to the new model, and almost no safety nannies and other overthought, complicated “features” that add little to the value and are often the first things to fail. Like you, I prefer the earlier models because they have less computer gimmicks and they will run longer than anything else I have seen on the market.
Gotta love those K20s!! High revving motor with a 6-Speed Manual is the chef’s kiss!
They are such a fun and durable engine
I have a K24, great engine too, butter smooth, and I've got it hooked up to a manual too. So much fun to drive. And incredibly reliable.
After a car accident I had in 2021 they rented me a brand new Toyota Camry. That engine for a little 4 cylinder, I'm not sure what size it was was extremely powerful. That little Camry was almost a race car. I can only imagine how much faster their v6s are. I now drive a 2010 Lexus LS 460. And that V8 is a beast..
Toyota Camry… a race car.. hahahaha 😂
It’s a NASCAR car you’re right
How's the gas on the lexus ??? Maintenance??
@JesusSanchez-e3y combined is about 21 mi to the gallon. Only had to do oil changes so far. But I do have to replace 4 lug nuts as it don't have the security lug nut key anymore and that's going to be well over $100. And I do all the work myself. That's just for parts. And it does take 9.7 quarts of oil so nearly $50 in oil
@@jeffwolf8018 i bought a Lexus 2006 ES 330 , back in 2020. This car is very reliable. Only change spark plugs , automatic transmission flush. And oil changes, 5000 miles. It seems like it's not gonna break down .
I have my 2010 IS350 RWD 200k miles and still runs like new. ❤
One word….bulletproof
Beautiful car
Any transmission fluid changes? Or same fluid?
@@shawn1869 I changed every 70k miles.
I've seen multiple RDXs over 200k miles
I got a 2020 Mazda CX30 with 2.5L engine, and it's very reliable.
I love the more aggressive style of the CX30 too
Your car is only 4yrs old, you are not qualified to talk about reliability till you past 10 yrs old.
Come back in 10 years time
I love my V8 350 5.7L Buick engine from a 1976 Buick I had it for 40 year's and still running strong
Interesting video. Honda Camry Mazda engines. I have a 2007 Mazda 6 I it has a ford engine and transmission. Bought it used . Engine still good. 176000 miles. 2.3 liter 4 cylinder
Thanks for sharing
Too bad GM stopped using the 3.8 liter V6. One of the best engines ever. Of course if you don’t change your oil no engine will last
I had a Buick Lasabre with that engine. You could not kill that engine
Also driving a 1989 Buick Lesabre .... 3.8 litre still running great after 35 years
@@carljenkins5092 probably why they stopped making it. The only flaw I found was plastic bypass pipe in front, which I replaced and the water crossover on the intake manifold.
I think mustangs use the 3.8 v6
@@joelpierce3940 what??? You’re supposed to change the oil?
I own a 2021 Mazda 6 turbo kuro edition and its the best car I've owned Luxurious interior, smooth and sporty driving experience . Too bad they were discontinued. Im planning to keep mine for over 10 years
My Toyota 4runner from 2001 had over 250 thousand miles and it never burned any oil. It was absolutely amazing on gas mileage and very cheep to maintenance.
Spark plugs, air filters and other essential itens.
The dealer lost money on me service wise.
Thanks for sharing
Amazing on gas ?
Are you sure..?
Nah the gas mileage is a lie bro
Was it L4 or a V6 ?
@@donc6781some are L4 , better gas mileage
Mazda is quickly catching Toyota and Honda, and many think it is actually better because it doesn't have the CVT transmission. Mazda kept their vehicles simple and reliable and haven't changed everything like many other brands have,, with all the problems that come with doing that. Exactly what you want in a reliable car...Reliability!
I will Never buy a Mazda again. Oned 3 and They sucked!
That is the ONE and ONLY good thing about Mazda..their refusal to use troublesome CVTs. Cord experimented with CVTs in the 1930s, but couldnt get them to work, and they are barely any better today.
I remember the disposable GLC models Mazda made back in the 80s and the 40 years they spent trying to make the inherently inefficient Wankel rotary into a viable powerplant, only to ultimately fail as did NSU/Auto Union before them. Their track record is ANYTHING but stellar.
Nearly every other auto (and bike) maker, including Mercedes, GM, AMC and Suzuki played with, and ultimately passed on the rotary engine.
Ive been repairing vehicles since before the guy who uploaded this video was born, but I find videos uploaded by those who dont know to be....amusing.
There is nothing simple and reliable about skyactive engines. They are about as complex as you can get with 4 cylinders and Mazda have done an extremely poor job of their design work sadly.
@@TIA-o4z The “brain trust” tell us that CVT is the only way to go. These are the same people who told us that evs were the coming thing , gas prices are going up etc…so we need to buy evs; those people? On lower power vehicles it will work fine, but they were not made for mad horsepower cars. A proper transmission is needed for the sport, muscle cars and light trucks. And unless it’s a diesel or has the same torque as the stove bolt 6, something without 8, 9 or 10 speeds in the transmission. I haven’t seen one that doesn’t hunt like Elmer Fudd on meth. A perfect answer to the question that was never asked.
@@donreinke5863 I think the only company that had any success with the early CVT was DAF which used a heavy duty metal belt and a couple of different sprockets to make it work
Toyota or Honda NON interference engines. For Toyota, thats about pre 1999-ish? Non interference with timing belt = no worry about sealing up the timing cover, EASY to service, no worry about oil pressure killing the timing, but who cares LOL the valves wont hit the pistons (generally).
GM Vortec/LS engines from the trucks 4.8. 5.3 or 6.0 from about 1999 to 2006, BEFORE the AFM Active Fuel Management.
Honda K-series engines = WIN. GM 3800, legendary, it nearly defines bulletproof. Stay gold.
The Ford 300 4.9 parts are inexpensive and motor will run for ever.
@@dimitriskompotiatis2916 4.6L crown vics taxis etc .....1 million damn miles
yep, honda or toyota, = winning. honestly, the older cars are the better ones. like 1990 to 2010.
The FJ also has the 1GR FE 100%
Love my Corvettes LS3 naturally aspirated V8 engine. Has 116,000 miles on it and still goes 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds.
With you on the naturally aspirated engine. My 06 Audi S4 is the naturally aspirated v-8 no turbos here, and it runs fine @125k.
It took 40 years for GM to produce a vehicle with performance approaching that of the 1965 427 Shelby Cobra.
Thats a case study of slacking..
I agree
@@donreinke5863 it's not about engine power its also about WEIGHT. I love Ford, I've had MANY Stangs, Cobra's, and GT500. The Corvette is LIGHT and FAST. Ford has always lacked with speed because of weight.
@@markvincent5992 sell that pile before it cost you 5 to 10 grand.
The 2GR FE Is a great motor. The 2GR FKS fixed that oil issue. The coolant issue was also addressed but still leaks, but less often. This Makes the FKS the better motor.
Thanks for sharing. Yes there have been enhancements
1998 4Runner here with 340k miles on original engine and transmission! Runs and drives like new
nice
Good salesman for foreign cars
@@danbausack3274 truth hurts, isn’t it? Look around and see how many 25+ years Toyota on streets compare to domestic brands
Great video 👍
By the way, the 1GRFE on the 5th Generation 4Runner comes with only port injection. Simplicity at its best.
Thanks for sharing and those are truly bulletproof
Had my 2010 Mazda 5 since 2013. 170,000 miles on it and the engine has only had the belts changed. Love this little minivan.
Oh and I change the oil and filter every 5000 miles too. Forgot to mention it
I have a 2003 Buick Century Custom with the 3.1 V-6 it is the best car that I have ever driven. I am very careful with the maintenance on this car. It looks and runs great. I am very thankful for the service from the selling dealer, #1 Cochran and B&M Automotive in Pittsburgh PA
Bought Mazda 3 for my 6 foot 5 inch son. The interior room is incredible. Very few small cars will fit tall people. The only other option was the VW Golf...therefore only 1 option. Tall people who want a great small car = buy a Mazda 3
He's young and flexible. I'm a little smaller but struggle getting in one.
My HHR SS has LNF turbo 2 liter 4. Bought new 15 year's ago now with 151 thousand some miles. Doesn't use oil nor leak on the underside. Reliable gets great fuel mileage. Highest was 33.5 mpg on one road trip to a car show in Havre De Grace MD in 2015. Had to replace the original KO4 turbo and replaced it with another factory turbo . Since then 8 year's ago no other major issues with the engine.
Toyota with there port and direct petrol injection shows Toyota's absolute commitment to quality and longevity and no carbon build up
Yes! My 2017 Mazda 3 had carbon build up and it cost me $2000 to get it fixed.
@@jjkool48 Although Mazdas are a very good car and it is because of USA legislation all petrol vehicles have to have direct injection but we have a 2017 Suzuki Baleno and it has port injection hence no carbon fowling and Suzuki doesn't export to North America also it doesn't have stupid engine cover open the bonnet and there's the engine also has a metal thermostat housing one less thing to break
Great, honest review as we have come to expect from you. My wife's Lexus RX350 has that 3.5 literally V6 you mentioned. I am hoping for many years of good service from it.
2.5 L 4 cylinder Toyota 2ar-fse/-fxe/-fe
3.5 L v6 Honda j35 (timing belt change every 100k)
- I had this in an 08 accord. Felt front heavy and weak at lower rpms, but awesome above 4 k rpm
Mazda 2.0 L 4 cylinder skyactive g
Note - i have the turbo 2.5 L - early production - low oil 2 x in 63,000 miles with regular 5,000 mile oil changes
Honda k20
Toyota 1GR-fe 4L V6
Bonus - 3.5L v6 dual fuel injected (port and direct ) VVTI lines with some problems )
2gr -fe
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Thank you for the video.
Thank you for sharing
@@ECPPthere is one youtuber @carnuts sometimes he lies he said 2AR-FE engine has several problems however this rav4 engine is bulletproof and alot of experts you include emphasize that this engine is unproblematic i have already unsubscribed and unfollowed his channel i am witness of this engine is awesome
MY SON HAD A MAZDA 323 MANY YEARS AGO, 4 SPEED, 4 DOOR, SO WELL BUILT, AROUND 42 MPG.
WHAT AN EXCELLENT CAR.
Yep the 323 was a great model from Mazda. Had a couple myself. So reliable.
2001 Chevy Tahoe 5.3 with 336k miles on it
The 5.3 is a great motor. I had one in a 99 Silverado 4x4 that would get 15mpg while plowing snow and as much as 20 -22 mph in easy mode
06 surburban 5.3. 280 strong
2012 IS 250 I been driving 8 years no problem. Change oil and check coolant only. Love it!
As long as the maintenance is done, it will last
I HAVE A 2012 FORD FUSION SE WITH A 2.5 LITER ENGINE. IT IS ALMOST IDENTICAL TO YOUR 2.5 LITER TOYOTA UNDER THE HOOD. I HAVE 2OO,000 MILES AND 30-33 MPG. BOUGHT NEW AND CHANGED OIL EVERY 5,000 MILES RELIGIOUSLY. NO TURBO, SUNROOF OR CODES. I STILL DRIVE. MAZDA AND FORD DESIGNED THE 2.5 LITER ENGINE. GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE, TO THIS 2.5 LITER FORD/MAZDA ENGINE. FINIS PAX
Beautiful car, and you should be able to get another 200k miles from the car, the way you care for it
rofl
Thought that engine came with an Ecoboost turbo standard.
Toyota pimps are just....pathetic.
Mazda dropped Ford as a partner and thats when the consumer complaints dropped significantly. They are partnered with Toyota now.
I got a 2013 infiniti m37 301,000 miles on it just now changing the sparkplugs engine still great
I have a Mazda 2009 CX-9 with 263k miles. It still runs smoothly. Transmission is a bit irregular now but it drives well manually. I’m not getting rid of it yet.
Greta vehicles
I have a Honda Pilot with that J35 engine. I’m at 252k miles and it runs like the day I bought it. Regular maintenance is all it ever has needed.
They have a great design other than the timing belt and the VCm it’s an amazing drivetrain and trust it immensely
I just got a 2025 Pilot and I love it!
I hope to comment as you in a few years!
What year Pilot?
@@humid-rb7rt 2006
This is a great list, totally agree with his points. There is one more engine I like and I own it (well, used to - now a friend owns it with 275,000 miles on it). It was the 2006 Saab 9-3 with the Ecotec B207R engine. It used a Garrett (Japanese) turbo charger that is very durable, and the transmission although a GM vehicle was a Toyota built 5 speed unit. The engine still does not drip or consume any oil, and the transmission still works well. Very reliable car especially for a GM vehicle (Saab corporate pulled out of the brand after this car was designed by them). I also own the Mazda 2.0 L engine he mentions although that is a much more recent purchase. The GM 3800 V-6 engines of that time period were also bulletproof.
My 2000 Toyota 4runner is bulletproof. Has 191,000 miles. No issues. Change my oil every 5,000 miles.
2012 honda pilot it has 270k on it. Still drives great. Just got the front struts done and the drive shaft.
I beat on my car's living in Chicago and no car could hold a candle to my IS I love my 2 GR- FE on my IS 350 342k just did spark plugs checked compression compression is still nearly perfect long term and short term fuel trim is working as if we're brand new tranny is one of the silkiest shifting out there etc and every single drive belt component is original never so much as a hiccup with that car for the 9 years I had it sorry had to give Toyota credit for that gem of an engine
That is a gem and one of the very best all around engines and seriously reliable
I have a 2010 Hyundai santa fe 2.4 litre - 4cylinder engine.
Original transmission air conditioning still works .. original motor
820 000 km on it and still driving it
You have done well with the maintenance.
Fantastic video Mark, a great highlight of some of the best engines! Thanks for sharing, take care my friend, have a good weekend, cheers!
Thanks, you too! Have a great weekend and thanks a lot for the support
Love that you provide mechanical knowledge about vehicles. That's the info I want. So many reviews are useless in terms of how long vehicle will last. I want to know cost of ownership, known issues etc. Thanks for great info!!
Glad to help!
Thx for the vidéo.
I have an Audi RS3 (end 2017) that I love.
To keep it several more years, I bought a New daily in June : Mazda CX5 2024.
And I must Say I bought it based on all the reviews I Saw.
Thanks for sharing! The turbo5 cylinder is a great engine. Fun and fast and fairly durable especially compared to other engines in the brand
@@ECPP but I must also Say I am in Europe next to Germany 😉
My 2012 Malibu LT has 178k miles and runs great. I just used CRO 505 carbon cleaner in in it when I changed the oil. 😁
Yes !! My 2021 4Rrunner from new.
Those are unstoppable
The issue im having is im a solid old school guy. I keep my vehicle until they snap in half. I want nothing to do with anything with a turbo or cvt tranny. On top of that i prefer a v8 but certain 6 bangers would do. Damm near every car i look at has turbos, cvt and most a 4 bangers. I just want a solid tried and true vehicle that will last a very long time.
This man is dangerous. He got me sold on all these vehicles. Most car salesmen just read me the paper on the window . 😂
Thanks for watching
😂😂😂😂 so true
Hyundai Sonata 2006 V6 with over 225.000 miles, use Mobile 1 and OEM Cartridge . What's cool is nearly everyday I see 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonatas still on the road. Mine has a sweet Lambda engine 3.3L
Small block Chevy should be on here.
My 2015 Camry SE is standard automatic with only 53k miles.
900,000 mileage on a Toyota still normal in my country... still working... and I see Honda still running 700,000 mileage... yes, both has no leaking and original parts, excepts the Honda had gearbox problem cause of CVT.
You never mentioned the 2007 Honda crv with the steel timing belt I have on e I bought new and with 240,000 miles it runs awesome never has used any oil or leaks any it a 4 cly
Its funny how 5 out of 5 are Japanese engines, it just shows that German auto industry died after 2000, and Japan is nowadays Nr.1 quality product builder in all industries, well dune by the Land of the Rising Sun!
except for Nissan / Infiniti ...
the only inconsistent japanese brand, now partnered with Renault.
thats bs.. b58 m58 Motor gets used even in Japanese Cars (Bmw Motor, Supra etc..) One of the most bulletproof motors to date.. The UA-cam video is for the american market.. its what americans want to hear.. In other countries its about facts, not just consumer reports.. (heavily biased, because you dont get the full picture.. consumer reporting their problems on cars, that get driven the most.. Most of the americans dont do regulatory check ups and maintenance.. many european cars in America fall thru the consumer report, or get negative biased ratings, because there is not enough sample size.. In all countries in europe you have mandatory check ups, that are really tuff.. They check everything, every year, or maximum every 3 years if the car is brand new... way harder safety standards, regulations and way less wiggle room for faults or corrosion. These Reports are the ones, that really count. And the top brands are mercedes, toyota, bmw.. etc. Ford, Fiat, American brands are failing the testing in numbers,.. really bad ratings. Like with the Drivin license.. In America you have to answer 3 questions and drive on a parking lot for 2 minutes straight.. In Europe you need 30 hours of driving with a driving school teacher.. and you have to learn thousands of questions and rules.. you have 2 Tests after it.. and you have perfection. driving hours, even after you got the license.. and you have to do a safety test with real Aquaplaning etc.. Americans dont give a fuck.. but complain if they mess it up.. or complain about that terrible drivers, whilst they do not know themselves which sign it is or which rules apply in that situation.
the thing that Japanese cars can outlast German cars in America shows that on todays basis they are better! And one engine does not cut it. Yes design is much better in Germany but built quality is bad and i am talking from my own experience with more than 40 cars owned:)
Great list! The 2GR and 1GR are amazing. Both have been essentially phased out sadly, so grab them used Toyotas with these engines while you can!
You can still get the 4Runner for one more year with one
The Ford 4 6 l engine is all most bullet proof
My 99 has 263K and runs like the day I bought it and good fuel economy for a truck
Also 4.9L inline 6 very good engine.
With EFI. Prior to that had a carb.
My 02 Ford Explorer has 230k miles on the 4.6l engine. Don't burn oil, original trans and differential. I just change fluids religiously and Don't neglect any normal repairs. I fully expect to hit 400k.
@@snatchbloockwe have alot of crown victoria/ town car taxi's with the 4.6 in the area with 400/500k on them . And their driven hard !!
Your comment about getting to knowing your salesman, reminded me about what I tell people all the time.” Even if I won the lottery, I would never buy a new car ever again”. Reason being that I don’t want that relationship. Corrupt business the new car business….btw, my one new car was a Mazda Precidia, sporty looking but a POS really….
Great points
Love my J35Z3 Accord Coupe. Over 230k miles, smooth and no leaks. I did replace some gaskets, but they had way outlasted recommended use and it was a proactive bit of work -- I didn't replace them becuase they blew out or leaked...Previous owner only ran premium gas, and so do I...the valves and heads were super clean when it was opened up. The J series is rock solid, I've seen old J30 accords still zip[ping down the road.
Wow, you are on your game Mark! Great info, you cover all the facts and details
Thank you so much. I appreciate the support. Loving delivering the facts …..
Mark can start his own magazine: Auto Enthusiast Reports
@@ECPP Wow, this video is aging very well. 243k views!! you nailed it!!!
I love to hear him the knowledgeable talk beautifully explain easy talk. Great
Glad you enjoyed it!
I change the oil every 4,000 miles with full synthetic .Might seem like overkill to a lot of people. I don't care, I hate the thought of dirty oil in my vehicles.
I have a 2009 Highlander with the 2GR FE. The only flaw I can find in it as that it's so damn quiet that you have to be careful and not just get distracted with the phone or something when you pull up to park, on more than one occasion I've got it out of the car and walked away with it still running.
I said this before and I said it again, any Toyota with 2.5 2AR is absolutely less reliable as they age, but the 3.5 V6 is bulletproof than crappy four cylinder and underpowered engine and fuel pump failure
1997 ford escort wagon, 2.0 ..250 clicks on odo... Original alternator, AC compressor ..im a maintenance bug...changed tranny fluid and filter twice ..burns no oil ...almost wish it would put me down, would like to buy something different...but it runs great..wife hates the little wagon till she gets a flat ..then its ok..
Sounds like you got a great one!
What sucks the new ForeRunners won't have that 4.0 anymore. Their being replaced with a Turbo four banger.
Well that pretty much kills off their truck line then.
That black civic had an R18 in it not a K, only the Si in that generation had the K; That said the R18 was pretty durable, reliable and kinda weird...in ways more like a Honda motorcycle engine, but reliable and peppy enough. The K offers a bigger aftermarket, and if that's what you want make sure the civic you are looking to buy has a K block in it...
We purchased a new 2004 Honda Odyssey, $32,000. Transmission had drain/fills fluid changes but blew a RTV (caulk) seal at about 90,000 miles. Shifted perfectly but major fluid leak. We were forced to pay for transmission replacement. Then two weeks later engine oil leak in bell housing area. The oil was leaking thru the engine block casting !!! So back to Honda for a new engine. We were told a "new engine" but local Honda dealer put a rebuilt short block as evidenced by the bill which included head gaskets. We were willfully deceived which created major stress/expense and further downtime without a vehicle. Honda NEVER AGAIN.
2001 to 2004 honda Odyssey are junk! You bought the wrong model year. The 2006 and up are the best! Or the 1990s models .you literally bought the worst year model 😂😂😂.
I'm glad you mentioned the timing belt Honda uses in the v6 to keep cam and crankshaft in synch. In an interference engine, this is engineering malpractice: valves meet pistons if/when the rubber band breaks. Mine failed around 30k after replacement due to hydraulic tensioner failure at roughly 120k total on the odometer. $6k damage and no help from Honda. That ridgeline was my third and last Honda.
I absolutely love my Mazda CX-5 Turbo..so much so that I plan to stick to Mazdas for decades to come! I feel it checks all the boxes for looks, performance, safety and overall reliability (with fuel economy the only downside).
They are great vehicles these days and likely more durable than modern Hondas
turbo is a down fall for sure. higher miles WILL need turbo rebuild and possible intercooler. it's not cheap. and boost equals more cylinder and motor wear. I work on cars so I'm not full of shit lol. But yes, mazda (Ford) makes some great motors.
got the 4L toyota, it's decent, only v6 I've ever owned so definitely don't consider it underpowered, makes a nice growly noise, not obnoxious like a RAM.
Honda, also oil issues:)
Great point!
I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500 four-wheel drive 6.0 runs great 336,000 MI with the towing package
Mazda without turbo. Buy it and thank me in 10 yrs
Bulletproof
The 2.5 turbo is also bulletproof.
2020 Honda Civic Si. I love it. Great, economic daily driver with nice power:weight ratio. Absolutely ZERO issues, other than a new battery and tires.
Nice selection
Thanks
Infiniti - 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine: The VR30 DDTT engine is the most advanced V6 engine that Infiniti has ever offered. It's available in the Red Sport, tuned to produce 400 horsepower.
The 2024 Nissan 400 has the same engine. Nissan GTR is also known as Godzilla of the race track.
And do not listen to car dealers saying you can do extended oil change intervals-change that oil every 5000 miles and your engine won’t sludge up and will last.
What if you don’t drive more than a couple thousand miles per year?
@glennso47 motor oil degrades over time regardless of how many miles is done. My friend only does 5000 mile per year but still changes his oil once a year. Oil is cheap-engines are expensive to replace.
I used to sell Mazda's (I own a 2017 Mazda6 myself) I have a former client who has a 2014 Mazda3 and he last sent me a screen shot of 475,000 miles (6/6/24) on his odometer with orginal engine and transmission I only have 145k on mine I'm going to run mine into the ground!
I have a Toyota Corolla 1.8 L I think they are one of the better engines ever made
I had 2007 Lexus IS with 362,200 miles on it and ran like new. Even after it was rear ended. Bulletproof
That's bull I seen every car behind a tow truck. I drive an Impala and it is very reliable. There is some guy with the same car as mine same motor. He has 400 thousand miles on it. He only had to change two sencers not including brakes and oil changes. Mines a 2011 and I never had to do anything to it. GM makes alot of reliable cars too. 😮
L-BS gM “made in China maybe,who’s going to know
I feel the 1ZZ-FE in the 7th gen toyota celica is underrated. I bought a 2005 with high mileage, it wasnt well maintained but i have since and it never skips a beat or hesitates. Apparently there are some around with 500,000 miles. There were some of them with oil burning issues but that was put right. Thanks for the videos, its funny when you talk about jeeps and range rovers 😊
Any Mercedes diesel built in the 70's and 80's is usually considered only to be broken in at 250,000 miles.
Agreed, the older diesel Mercs were good as was the early Cummins diesel engines too
@@ECPP Interesting. The later Cummins aren't that good?
Sadly, they don't make them like that anymore.
Not the new ones, though...😅
It would have been nice if you would've given us the model year ranges. Most of us don't know what engines are in what cars.
I also had the Honda civic 2009, just turn the key and drive, 36 mpg, never thought about burning gas, simple car, easy cheap maintenance, hard to beat that car for reliability
I lost one of these in deer and a headlight accident on highway I-80 doing 70 mph, excellent car with over 306,000 miles.
Ummm says K20 but shows a B18 engine...
Just bought a 2018 Camry with the 2AR , 19 in town, can't hear it idling , enough HP to be fun ,love the eight speed with paddle shifters.
Thanks for sharing. Reliable little engines that match the cars just right
Mazda 👍
Great brand these days and one of the more reliable units
I heard they carbon up badly, so I don't think so.
@wally6193 Well, my 2015 cx5 is now 150k miles odo and nothing to complain about ..when flooring it it really goes strongly..that 2.5 na engine is more than enough..i change oil myself every 3k miles with not a single drop burned oil..just regular maintenance and nothing else...
@@BigBoss-tk6lh I'm just the messenger, I watched a video the other with a mechanic talking about Mazda's carboning up. If yours is still going strong great.
Driving 2021 Mazda3 sedan skyactiv-x 180 hp manual, driven 69 000 kms. Great car. In september 24 I'll have a new Mazda3 hatchback 186 hp automatic. Live in Finland which means car has to be 5/5 in winter conditions and Mazda really is.
We had a motor in Aust called the Barra which is a 4 LT 6 cyl which is one of the best motors ever made from Ford.
Nice. They have the odd one that just works
People who buy this types of cars, sometimes I wonder where they work, because I've been a doctor for more than 8 years and I have still not gotten my dream car.
Hahahaha😄😄😄😄😄
Check the most richest men in the world, they're all entrepreneurs, no salary earner can be successful. Any salary earner who claims to buy this car must have loot the company's money in one way or the other. 🤪
Many people in my country are secret millionaires through investments in stocks with cryptocurrencies, they invest and reinvest a lot and the money continues to arrive weekly.
When you see them driving big cars you'll be wondering where they're working 😂
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