Toyota might appear to be an unexciting vehicle but they are so reliable and when you get older you appreciate the reliability and the residual value of your Toyota.
@@barryphillips7327 I’m looking to get a 2015 Venza (with hopefully relative low miles) as my retirement vehicle. Fortunately I can do much of the maintenance myself. But I’m thinking if I baby it, who knows how long it can last? Maybe even outlast me!
Great job! Reminds me of K.I.S.S. .... Keep It Simple Stupid. The more complex things are made, the more likely they will fail. Car complexity, to me, is a chicken-or-the-egg situation. Car manufacturers make cars more-and-more complex primarily due to government requirements for safety and gas mileage. Car customers have a forever increasing demand for increasingly sophisticated infotainment features, and engine and suspension performance. improvements. The ironic thing, to me, is that the greatest customer complaints are for innovations they want from the manufacturers. The moral of the story is one should be careful of what one wishes for. My rather low tech 2007 Lexus ES350, with its non-aspirated V6 engine, will probably last for 300K to 400K miles, properly maintained and not abused. My 2020 Volvo V90's turbo and supercharged 4 cylinder engine, which doesn't get any better mpg than my Lexus's V6, probably won't last as long.
I imagine a Range Rover is a joy to drive, when it's actually working. And they appear to actually be fantastic off road, but who would want to take one off road when it's so prohibitively expensive to do so?
Mark this is such vital information for car owners and future car owners In a relatively short video you’ve covered many of the reliability issues and repair costs issues to help all of us car buyers make the best decisions we can in choosing the right car for us. Awesome presentation and descriptions Everyone needs to share this one I know I am Best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig This video is 10 stars out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cheers 🍻
@@dangerouscookie4790 that's their eCVTs that are only used with their hybrids. They have a belt driven CVT in the corolla and corolla cross which are very reliable.
The first secret to longevity is maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. The second secret is doing the maintenance at twice the recommended rate. The third secret is buying Japanese cars.
some maintenance as in engine oil is a constantly deteriorating fluid that will never be as good as when filled so yes it does get contaminated especially thanks to sooty Direct Injection but other fluids can go for 150k miles and it depends on the vehicle. Temperature regulation and thermals plays just as vital a role as "maintenance". Starting cars in sub zero conditions over 2 times a day will hurt the longevity of an engine compared to a pre-heated engine or one kept in a warm garage.
The cars last almost their lifetime! The problem is that the lifetime is 150,000 km, 100,000 miles! If the authorities demand a warranty of 320,000 km/200,000 miles, the cars will last that. It's simple. It's huge waste of materials and energy, when 2,000 kg, has to be recirculated, even when 80-90 % is fully functional for many years to come. Very good that someone brings these issues into the light. I think that all the UA-camrs how talk about issues with the cars (and everything else) and repair them open eyes of the people. Are we going in the right direction?
The other reason Toyotas, Hondas (and many older Chevy Tahoe/Suburbans/Silverados) are long-lasting is because for years, even decades, they didn't change the engines much. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, especially if it's bulletproof, brand-loyal buyers can count on it and will happily replace it w/another of the same. While this may seem "unexciting" to some, when you get older, nothing's sexier than long-lasting reliability!😂
@@hoopty. looking to get a 2015-17 Toyota Camry or Venza (with hopefully relative low miles) as my retirement vehicle. Much of the maintenance I can do myself, but if I baby it, who knows how long it can last? Maybe outlast me!
@@carlovanrijk4039 well you will be working on it yourself, I believe it will last as long as you want. Just stay away from those dealerships, or there may be a problem.
@@carlovanrijk4039 yes true. Just do your research. Try to find people who owns the same brand, someone has a reliable pro, tho there are a lot of crooks to be aware of.
Little off topic, but here in the USA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the coveted Ford Bronco for engine locking up, calling the issue 'catastrophic engine failures". Congrats to all the suckers who paid $10-20K over MSRP because they had to be the first to own one; with the optional 2.7-liter turbocharged engine.
I have an 2009 Audi Q7 3.6 V 6 and no issues with engine or transmission. Love how it drives and very reliable. Already have 178,000 and still strong. Cars mostly behave as you treat them.
if you thought bmw was bad now, just wait til they fire up that 3d printer; we'll be lucky if our tire valves are still made of metal! 😀 great video as always!
I'm glad you started with the 4 runner. I just ordered one. I have to wait 4 to 6 months to get it ! But I'm still going to miss my 2009 GMC Sierra with the Duramax. I'm getting almost 20000 dollars in the trade in.
I bought a used 2012 Toyota Yaris in 2014 with 30,000 miles. I'm at 137,000 miles now..I'm dying to get a nicer car, but I am hooked with its reliability. Only needs oil and gas, never has given me any problem. Great videos and you just killed my dream on owning a Range Rover.. but I guess that's a good thing. Cheers!
This was fantastic Mark ! My best ever vehicle was a 2007 I4 Tacoma, when I sold it at 108K miles I still had the original brakes and the only thing I replaced was a coolant pump.
Great vid. The most important thing to me is understanding the basic Horsepower equation…. HP = Torque x RPM If a car makes its HP from RPM (7K to 9K redline), it won’t last as RPM adds linear HP for exponential engine wear. Plus the engine will need to cruise ~2x RPM, cutting lifespan in half again. So, ~30% engine life. If a car makes its HP from torque (big displacement) it will add linear power for only linear wear, and it will cruise at low RPM extending life again. Big torque = big displacement = over size engine = fewer engine spins/mile = long life. Low torque = tiny displacement = high spins/mile = exponential wear = short life
A buddy of mije bought a used Dodge Ram with a Hemi almost 10 years ago. He called yesterday, sitting in the service department. When I first saw it, he offered me a drive and I jokingly said "It's a hemi, right?" He said it was and I enjoyed that test drive immensely. I asked how many miles he had on it and he stated "over 350k...actually I've put 350k on it myself." I think he bought it with 12k miles on it. He gets it serviced every 8k miles, faithfully. He's a traveling salesman and he he does mostly highway driving, but I was blown away with what good shape it's in. His company pays for gas (dirty dog! 🙄). Having said that, they'll probably want him to retire soon!
I just love your content, production, presentation and editing. Truly superlative. I have a 2008 SAAB 9-5, a leftover bought new in 2011...total cost of parts, labor, fluids, preventative maintenance has been $5,100. Yes, there are certainly GM bean counter quirks, but it's cost me about $400 a year. It has a bulletproof Aisin AW55 5-speed automatic. Real hoses and not much plastic in the engine compartment. The Mitsubishi TD04 turbocharger lasts well beyond 200,000 miles. Same with the timing chain. In fact, my SAAB Master Tech said that he's never seen a timing chain failure on a 9-5. My only issue is that it takes premium fuel...tough during these times. SAAB is a obsolete brand, but there are plenty of parts. This is perhaps the most reliable European car ever produced.
Not arguing. My mechanic makes the point that the newer Mercedes break a lot. Scotty K. said that German-made ones are less prone to breaking. I have an older W164 GL450, 160,000 miles. I've replaced the front air shocks, the pump. The front and rear sensors are erratic (I turn them off). Garage kept. Runs pretty well, very comfortable to drive.
I had a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer with the infamous Jatco CVT. It was a simple car - no driving assists or tech. I had the CVT serviced every 30K and its still running fine (no longer own it but I gave it to my sister). Not extremely high mileage yet, but its stayed trouble free so far just from doing that along with regularly oil and filter changes.
I would be happy to buy a vehicle with no air bags, no ABS, no sunroof and hand window winders (not electric windows). Most reliable simple vehicle I have purchased in the last 5 years is a Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck with the 2.8 diesel turbo 4 cylinder engine with 6 speed manual transmission. I am surprised the Toyota Hilux diesel is not available in the USA/Canada.
Man I just love cars. I think it's so sad that car's prices situation is going to hell. In all of this, one advantage, we will start to see which car holds on, and which are not. Why? Because people will look more into their own car and what they got.
Yeah, bottom line is having a car is becoming a luxury most won’t be able to afford. We deserve it, we’ve let our freedom go and our standard of living is falling like an anvil.
@@FFE-js2zp Yes it's true & on another video you did, when you said that electric cars are made more, and gas cars are less made, I just knew it. I mean, I suspected. Now It's a sort of confirmation that we are entering this agenda 2030 with only electric cars.....
Hi Mark, They are really dealing on Alfa Romeos ...... I was watching another YT video where they were evaluating automotive inventory of all manufacturers ......Alfa's were the Highest! That is because non of them have sold pre pandemic!
Got a new engine in my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, at 11,000 km due to piston slap; the oil pan was full of metal shavings! On my 2019 Acura RDX, I change the oil when the monitor is at 40 % - this is a car I could keep longer as there is nothing that is of interest as a replacement...
Avoid CVTs and dual clutch transmissions, stick to the reliable conventional manual (if it's an option still) and the auto gearbox we are all familiar with.
"Life's too short to drive boring cars", thanks for reminding me. My 2017 BMW M2 is fun, and safe, too (sport setting accelerator mashed to clear the crazy big-rig driver trying to put me in the desert and fantastic brakes saving me from the ford that wanted to share lane). The DCT is a wonder, shifts faster than a human. More than 30K on odometer now, but future maintainance? Please say a prayer for me! 😂
Depends on the quality of a cvt for example I have 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer gts 209k miles and still going strong 💪 … also purchased a second vehicle 2022 civic sport non turbo 2 liter engine with a cvt and imo it’ll last a long time with proper care
I hate the current trend to CVT's . . .engineering disaster waiting to happen (speaking as a mechanical engineer). People in North America should be forced to learn to drive on manual transmissions - way simpler than automatics and last a lot longer . . . new clutch plates are required periodically but they are cheap and easy to replace. . . .plus in general manuals get better gas mileage that automatics. Excessive use of plastics is a big problem - plastic simply isn't durable and most of it isn't recyclable. The only way things will get better is if governments impose penalty charges on the manufacturers if the components in their cars do achieve a certain minimum life/mileage. Cars need to be built for longevity and with materials than can almost 100% recycled. If we truly want to reduce carbon footprint, then rather than doing as the EPA (myopically) does - which is reducing emissions levels to limits that are not achievable in an i/c engine without creating significant reliability issues - engineer simplicity, make things so they will last longer so we don't need to mine and process more raw materials. . . .all of which adds far more to carbon footprint than emissions limits will ever solve.
Great job as usual mark you're presentation is right on point I think it's great that these car manufacturers are exposed for their inability to produce a good car with good guts keep up the good work I would never trust these people with an electric car it boggles my mind how they can even get the okay to start manufacturing them when they haven't even pinpoint or presented a reliable vehicle for customers keep up the good work I'm a fan 👍💪😎🇺🇲
Thank you very much Michael for the support. Yes, we all love new tech and stylish vehicles with better performance. That’s my thing too but it seems to be at the expense of longevity and durability, and at the expense of our bank accounts.
Reliability is for people who want longevity and use their vehicles for transportation as opposed to those who can afford (or think they can afford) a performance vehicle, a high priced "toy" which is manufactured for the wealthier consumer who will most likely pass the car along to the "sucker for every seat" class of buyer (a dealer favorite). Then there is the 'economy" class, the car that breaks down before 80K is clocked on the odo, or way sooner. Like the Kia Inferno or Hyundai Vaporizer.
Yes, Toyota kept naturally aspirated engines for nearly all of their vehicles and when they decide to join the turbo club with the new Tundra, what happens? Wastegate failures that are leaving owners in the lurch as dealerships have to tear the truck apart to fix it and there is a lengthy backorder for the parts.
Thanks for the very informative video. One thing you did not mention, is the reliability of the LS engine, in the Chevrolet Corvette. I've read numerous articles about the rock solid reliability of this engine, and the entire vehicle as well. Although I would not use it as a daily driver, I understand they are reliable.
Some dealers must chase you off their lots, Mark. 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for another informative video! Since I’m stuck using automatics due to injuries, guess I’ll revisit Porsche Tiptronics- Toyota and Honda are just so ugly and uncomfortable 😣
@@MichaelGolpe What injuries affect your driving? I have had lots of injuries myself. As far as brand well the brand does not always tell you much as the line of cars GM has sold vary from the tiny little Spark to the Cadillac Escalade. Most brands just have so many models and their flagship sedans and SUV's are plush and quite comfortable.
@@MichaelGolpe thanks Michael. I know you are looking at a PDK Porsche and agree that to be a superb choice, but I like manuals and own a Honda Civic with 6MT. The clutch is so easy you can kick it a million times all day no problem. The seats are a different story but the new 2022's with power seats are nice. The newest Accord is roomy and comfortable as well. New hips await me but in the meantime I have cut and welded onto Type R Seats and reshaped the foam and tried spacers because of the limited manual adjustments. Now with a thin layer of extra foam I have approached high comfort. Nothing is that comfortable if you just hurt. You never know how the body with adapt out of painful situations and once the cartilage is gone I hear the pain is gone too. I thought I would keep moving and avoid issues but age and a mountain biking fall caused a detour hopefully temporary. Cheers mate
If you paid me to buy a bmw I would not take that offer as don’t need to get ripped off at dealer and stress wondering what will break first 🤣, love your videos
My wife will not give up her 2013 Avalon even after I offered her a new IS250 Lexus. It’s trouble free, garaged and it literally in showroom condition. Me? I have my 2016 Loaded Toy Sienna as my daily driver - which I’ve driven to and from Prudhoe Bay Alaska. I keep a Subaru Outback LL Bean edition at my summer home and it’s a PITA. Always has a darn issue.
I keep a 2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL that engine is bullet proof in my book. I keep the basic maintenance going strong and it has remained trouble-free for the 17 years it has been on the road. It may not have the best power for the size of the Ford but I believe this car will last well into the future.
My 92 Ford Ranger had 300k when I traded it in back in 98. Solid truck. Also, my Honda Civic had a variable transmission and that lasted almost 200 with no issues when traded it in. Also, Range Rover is no longer British owned. It is now part of the India based TaTa Corporation
Thanks for reaching out and yes i responded on your other question but in summary, one of the very best. For me I would but that car as it’s a true dry sump and classic looks but nicer flares and headlights than 996 turbo, and other than that a 992 turboS
@@ECPP Hey Mark, Thank you for answering my question as you are the only car person on UA-cam I follow a walking encyclopedia of valuable knowledge. Thanks Boss
I will say I have the sister car to that kia Optima you said to avoid! I have a 2018 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.4l inline 4 naturally aspirated with a conventional 6 speed auto transmission.. have about 90,000km on it with no issues so far besides 1 recall where they had to update the cpu and replace 1 suspension part under warranty.. no issues with any tech or interior.. let's hope she hold up! 🤞
In Germany those little wipers are mandatory in case you do not have a spray cleaning system on -Xenon headlights only. So most cars with Xenon headlights have little spray-nozzles under a movable lid. I reckon that there are similar laws elsewhere.. But I don't know about Bi-Xenon setups.. shalom from Germany
My Q7's oil extension tube is made of plastic and I found out a few weeks ago it has a crack. Dunno how long it's been like that. Only logical reason I can think of that Audi designed and manufactured such a failure is for easy oil filling reach.I just removed it completely and just put the oil cap directly on the oil fill hole of the engine - I'll just buy a cheap funnel to use for filling oil ;)
TY,,,,,,WOW incredible very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.
I’m surprised that you didn’t mention some like the Tahoe or Suburban that are basically either a C1500/2500 frame with a pushrod V8 and the HD automatic. Here in the USA you’ll find many LE agencies use them on the hiway and off road, like CBP or US Forest Service, and by construction companies. Even if some breaks it’s cheap because they make millions of them. If you look back a decade the “cool” sled was a Crown Vic P71, talk about indestructible it defined that word in the dictionary.
Another nice video, thanks for info. But you mentioned about Toyota building simple and good engine which I 100% agreed with you, but you also said the Subaru uses CVT transmission which is not build well and will fail, and also you mentioned about the ZF transmission which is one of the best, my questions is: if Toyota makes good engine but uses rubbish transmission like CVT in their RAV4, Camry etc, that wouldn’t last are they still better than the BMW X3 that uses a good transmission like ZF but don’t build long lasting engines? Are they not 50 50? Maybe you can make another video explaining the importance of engine build and transmission build to balance the argument. Thanks for info as always, watching from Australia 🇦🇺
Toyota engines are actually not simple. They're just engineered to actually last. Over engineered and over built. They also don't use customers to experiment with new tech like many manufacturers do... Most of the time. When a Toyota fails, parts are expensive, and labor is expensive, but it happens so rarely with proper maintenence, that most are unlikely to run into that.
I had a car with the Japco CVT honestly never had an issue the 28,000 miles I put on it. I knew I was running on borrowed time. She had to go while it was still shifting.
Judging from comments and replies, an Acura MDX sounds like it could be good bet, but of course I want the Type S. David Chao, the Automotive engineer guy did a review of one and said "They are built like a tank." That was not the type S though, but another review said the Type S has a "beefed up" version of their 290 hp V6. Fingers crossed!
Do you really think the 1.5T Honda has is that bad as far as reliability? I am heavily interested in buying a new Civic with that power train and I don’t beat my cars up or rev very hard often. I was under the impression this years models were more refined and improved on the oil dilution issue they had. I’d appreciate your insight, thanks
Honestly 1.5 engines are not that bad ! I just trade in my Honda Civic 2020(bought it new) and sold it with almost 80k and never had problem with the car I just hate the amount of noise coming from the little engine or CVT.
Here’s a tip for buyers don’t fall for all the BS marketing any engine that dose not have variable valve timing cylinder deactivation start stop or turbos will last longer and better yet find a car that has a classic push rod engine there simple and last. All you gotta do is change oil and coolant it’ll last longer then any of the other engines with the crap I mentioned. Im tired of seeing a 4 cylinder with a turbo slapped on it making 400 hours power no wonder those engines don’t last or the start stop technology no matter how beefy the starter is everytime you start and stop that engine you are creating wear. Plus cylinder deactivation and valve timing have nothing but issues and most the time people find ways to bypass those systems so if you can stay away from that crap
Sir, on your opening intro(s), do you say “life’s too short to drive foreign cars” or “boring cars”? I’m not trying to troll your channel, just an honest question. Thank you.
The planned obsolescence of BMWs, for example, seems incredibly wasteful, in turn, ecologically unsound. The use of more and more plastics seems to be the opposite direction of being ecologically responsible. It's incredibly difficult to recycle the kinds of plastics used in cars.
That is one perspective , but life is too short to drive boring cars so as long as it is interesting then that’s fine. One example is a Mazda MX5, not real fast but still fun and reliable
Note that the Honda “eCVT” is not a CVT at all, but rather an electric motor. I don’t understand why Honda thought leveraging the poor reputation of CVTs for marketing their hybrid transmission was a good idea.
Toyota might appear to be an unexciting vehicle but they are so reliable and when you get older you appreciate the reliability and the residual value of your Toyota.
My old Toyota has high kms but just keeps going, will probably see me out!!
@@barryphillips7327 I’m looking to get a 2015 Venza (with hopefully relative low miles) as my retirement vehicle. Fortunately I can do much of the maintenance myself. But I’m thinking if I baby it, who knows how long it can last? Maybe even outlast me!
Poor people buy BMW's, Rich people buy Toyota's
@@myoption100 I am not rich but I drive a Toyota. But maybe if I drove a BMW, I would be even poorer.
PERIOD i have a totaya rav 4 05 117 thousand moles
Great job! Reminds me of K.I.S.S. .... Keep It Simple Stupid. The more complex things are made, the more likely they will fail. Car complexity, to me, is a chicken-or-the-egg situation. Car manufacturers make cars more-and-more complex primarily due to government requirements for safety and gas mileage. Car customers have a forever increasing demand for increasingly sophisticated infotainment features, and engine and suspension performance. improvements. The ironic thing, to me, is that the greatest customer complaints are for innovations they want from the manufacturers. The moral of the story is one should be careful of what one wishes for.
My rather low tech 2007 Lexus ES350, with its non-aspirated V6 engine, will probably last for 300K to 400K miles, properly maintained and not abused. My 2020 Volvo V90's turbo and supercharged 4 cylinder engine, which doesn't get any better mpg than my Lexus's V6, probably won't last as long.
Amen 👌🙏
I’ve owned over 30 cars and the worst vehicle was a Range Rover. Never buy a Range Rover unless you own the dealership.
It’s a pricey machine indeed
I imagine a Range Rover is a joy to drive, when it's actually working. And they appear to actually be fantastic off road, but who would want to take one off road when it's so prohibitively expensive to do so?
@@mistersomaru No. Most Range Rovers are huge, heavy vehicles that drive like a house.
@@jamesmedina2062 fair enough. And having driven a 36 foot class A motorhome, I can imagine.
Lol!!!!!!
Mark this is such vital information for car owners and future car owners
In a relatively short video you’ve covered many of the reliability issues and repair costs issues to help all of us car buyers make the best decisions we can in choosing the right car for us.
Awesome presentation and descriptions
Everyone needs to share this one I know I am
Best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig
This video is 10 stars out of 5 stars
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Cheers 🍻
Not all CVTs are crap, Toyota's cvt is one of the best transmissions on the market, yes all the other cvt's are junk.
Yes. Toyota uses planetary gears for their CVTs that are very robust.
Honda's recent CVTS are just as well built, Not only Toyota knows how to build a reliable CVT 😎.
My 2004 Nissan Sentra still runs this 2022, thank you!
@@dangerouscookie4790 that's their eCVTs that are only used with their hybrids. They have a belt driven CVT in the corolla and corolla cross which are very reliable.
@@damilolaakanni Thanks I wasn't aware of that.
The first secret to longevity is maintenance, maintenance, maintenance.
The second secret is doing the maintenance at twice the recommended rate.
The third secret is buying Japanese cars.
I'm sure nissan cvt breaks down more than lots of european cars with zf8
I'm happy I do all 3.
some maintenance as in engine oil is a constantly deteriorating fluid that will never be as good as when filled so yes it does get contaminated especially thanks to sooty Direct Injection but other fluids can go for 150k miles and it depends on the vehicle. Temperature regulation and thermals plays just as vital a role as "maintenance". Starting cars in sub zero conditions over 2 times a day will hurt the longevity of an engine compared to a pre-heated engine or one kept in a warm garage.
The cars last almost their lifetime! The problem is that the lifetime is 150,000 km, 100,000 miles!
If the authorities demand a warranty of 320,000 km/200,000 miles, the cars will last that. It's simple.
It's huge waste of materials and energy, when 2,000 kg, has to be recirculated, even when 80-90 % is fully functional for many years to come.
Very good that someone brings these issues into the light.
I think that all the UA-camrs how talk about issues with the cars (and everything else) and repair them open eyes of the people. Are we going in the right direction?
The other reason Toyotas, Hondas (and many older Chevy Tahoe/Suburbans/Silverados) are long-lasting is because for years, even decades, they didn't change the engines much. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, especially if it's bulletproof, brand-loyal buyers can count on it and will happily replace it w/another of the same. While this may seem "unexciting" to some, when you get older, nothing's sexier than long-lasting reliability!😂
Camry is bulletproof. My O1 Camry has treated me so good, I get emotional thinking about losing it lol 🤣. It's great tho.
@@hoopty. looking to get a 2015-17 Toyota Camry or Venza (with hopefully relative low miles) as my retirement vehicle. Much of the maintenance I can do myself, but if I baby it, who knows how long it can last? Maybe outlast me!
@@carlovanrijk4039 well you will be working on it yourself, I believe it will last as long as you want. Just stay away from those dealerships, or there may be a problem.
@@hoopty. I agree…but then there are some things, sadly, that have to be left to the professionals. I just to need to find those who I can trust. 😊👍🏼
@@carlovanrijk4039 yes true. Just do your research. Try to find people who owns the same brand, someone has a reliable pro, tho there are a lot of crooks to be aware of.
Little off topic, but here in the USA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the coveted Ford Bronco for engine locking up, calling the issue
'catastrophic engine failures". Congrats to all the suckers who paid $10-20K over MSRP because they had to be the first to own one; with the optional 2.7-liter turbocharged engine.
Another great podcast! Thanks for your wisdom.
I’ll only pick Toyota, Honda, or Mazda. And if I’m feeling fancy, doing my best a nice Lexus, always. 👍🏻💯
I have an 2009 Audi Q7 3.6 V 6 and no issues with engine or transmission. Love how it drives and very reliable. Already have 178,000 and still strong. Cars mostly behave as you treat them.
nice
Thanks
I've been watching your videos for the past 3 years and I've never say thank you. So it is. Big fan of your content, very helpful 👌🇧🇪
if you thought bmw was bad now, just wait til they fire up that 3d printer; we'll be lucky if our tire valves are still made of metal! 😀 great video as always!
Apparently some BMW engineers remembered the "Plastics" scene in "The Graduate" (1967). Solution: Install Camry engines into BMWs!
I'm glad you started with the 4 runner. I just ordered one. I have to wait 4 to 6 months to get it ! But I'm still going to miss my 2009 GMC Sierra with the Duramax. I'm getting almost 20000 dollars in the trade in.
Mark, you walked right by that F-Pace when it's so rare to see a Jaguar out of its natural habitat, that being the dealer repair shop. 🙃
Haha, nice.
Great information but even better is you just telling it like it is. I love the honesty.
Thank you very much. Hope it helps . Have a great week.
I bought a used 2012 Toyota Yaris in 2014 with 30,000 miles. I'm at 137,000 miles now..I'm dying to get a nicer car, but I am hooked with its reliability. Only needs oil and gas, never has given me any problem. Great videos and you just killed my dream on owning a Range Rover.. but I guess that's a good thing. Cheers!
I am still a believer you can enjoy those premium cars but just need to know what to expect. Heck I drove a Jag, lol
Very good video, I would rather go for reliability than speed because a judge will throw you under the jail for driving 100mph plus anyway
This was fantastic Mark ! My best ever vehicle was a 2007 I4 Tacoma, when I sold it at 108K miles I still had the original brakes and the only thing I replaced was a coolant pump.
Hugh B, was that i4 the 2.7 Liter? Looking to get a 2015 Venza with that engine.
Great vid.
The most important thing to me is understanding the basic Horsepower equation…. HP = Torque x RPM
If a car makes its HP from RPM (7K to 9K redline), it won’t last as RPM adds linear HP for exponential engine wear. Plus the engine will need to cruise ~2x RPM, cutting lifespan in half again. So, ~30% engine life.
If a car makes its HP from torque (big displacement) it will add linear power for only linear wear, and it will cruise at low RPM extending life again.
Big torque = big displacement = over size engine = fewer engine spins/mile = long life.
Low torque = tiny displacement = high spins/mile = exponential wear = short life
I agree100%, big & simple better.
A buddy of mije bought a used Dodge Ram with a Hemi almost 10 years ago. He called yesterday, sitting in the service department. When I first saw it, he offered me a drive and I jokingly said "It's a hemi, right?" He said it was and I enjoyed that test drive immensely. I asked how many miles he had on it and he stated "over 350k...actually I've put 350k on it myself." I think he bought it with 12k miles on it. He gets it serviced every 8k miles, faithfully. He's a traveling salesman and he he does mostly highway driving, but I was blown away with what good shape it's in. His company pays for gas (dirty dog! 🙄). Having said that, they'll probably want him to retire soon!
well mark, you and scotty, have it spot on. The japanese do make the most durable vehicles.
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Nice......thanks for your time.......excelent overview.............
Thank you very much
Another well explained video my friend. Nothing says unreliable like a Killed In Action (KIA) or Bavarian money waster lol.
I just love your content, production, presentation and editing. Truly superlative. I have a 2008 SAAB 9-5, a leftover bought new in 2011...total cost of parts, labor, fluids, preventative maintenance has been $5,100. Yes, there are certainly GM bean counter quirks, but it's cost me about $400 a year.
It has a bulletproof Aisin AW55 5-speed automatic. Real hoses and not much plastic in the engine compartment. The Mitsubishi TD04 turbocharger lasts well beyond 200,000 miles. Same with the timing chain. In fact, my SAAB Master Tech said that he's never seen a timing chain failure on a 9-5.
My only issue is that it takes premium fuel...tough during these times. SAAB is a obsolete brand, but there are plenty of parts. This is perhaps the most reliable European car ever produced.
Not arguing. My mechanic makes the point that the newer Mercedes break a lot. Scotty K. said that German-made ones are less prone to breaking. I have an older W164 GL450, 160,000 miles. I've replaced the front air shocks, the pump. The front and rear sensors are erratic (I turn them off). Garage kept. Runs pretty well, very comfortable to drive.
Great information Thankyou from an Australian viewer.
Really like your topic. Never miss.
Thanks for watching Sham. Cheers
I had a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer with the infamous Jatco CVT. It was a simple car - no driving assists or tech. I had the CVT serviced every 30K and its still running fine (no longer own it but I gave it to my sister). Not extremely high mileage yet, but its stayed trouble free so far just from doing that along with regularly oil and filter changes.
That’s great to hear
I would be happy to buy a vehicle with no air bags, no ABS, no sunroof and hand window winders (not electric windows).
Most reliable simple vehicle I have purchased in the last 5 years is a Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck with the 2.8 diesel turbo 4 cylinder engine with 6 speed manual transmission.
I am surprised the Toyota Hilux diesel is not available in the USA/Canada.
Great information. Helps with my decision to buy an American or Japanese brand next.
We need people like this wonderful gentleman!
Thank you
Man I just love cars. I think it's so sad that car's prices situation is going to hell. In all of this, one advantage, we will start to see which car holds on, and which are not. Why? Because people will look more into their own car and what they got.
Yeah, bottom line is having a car is becoming a luxury most won’t be able to afford. We deserve it, we’ve let our freedom go and our standard of living is falling like an anvil.
@@FFE-js2zp Yes it's true & on another video you did, when you said that electric cars are made more, and gas cars are less made, I just knew it. I mean, I suspected. Now It's a sort of confirmation that we are entering this agenda 2030 with only electric cars.....
I solde my diesel bmw E90 for a petrol E36 with 2,5 inline six cylinder ,way more simple , reliable and in top of that sound great !
Hi Mark, They are really dealing on Alfa Romeos ...... I was watching another YT video where they were evaluating automotive inventory of all manufacturers ......Alfa's were the Highest! That is because non of them have sold pre pandemic!
Yes they are always a bit of a difficult sell.
Got a new engine in my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, at 11,000 km due to piston slap; the oil pan was full of metal shavings! On my 2019 Acura RDX, I change the oil when the monitor is at 40 % - this is a car I could keep longer as there is nothing that is of interest as a replacement...
The Acura and Lexus are by far the most reliable Luxury vehicles. Some Acura’s had some transmission issues but overall unbeatable.
Great info thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching
Great video... keep it straight and simple 👍
Avoid CVTs and dual clutch transmissions, stick to the reliable conventional manual (if it's an option still) and the auto gearbox we are all familiar with.
Manual wins every time indeed
My 2004 Nissan Sentra still works this 2022. Thank you!
"Life's too short to drive boring cars", thanks for reminding me. My 2017 BMW M2 is fun, and safe, too (sport setting accelerator mashed to clear the crazy big-rig driver trying to put me in the desert and fantastic brakes saving me from the ford that wanted to share lane). The DCT is a wonder, shifts faster than a human. More than 30K on odometer now, but future maintainance? Please say a prayer for me! 😂
Thanks for all this info. Shows how knowledgeable and wastefulness the industry is
Depends on the quality of a cvt for example I have 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer gts 209k miles and still going strong 💪 … also purchased a second vehicle 2022 civic sport non turbo 2 liter engine with a cvt and imo it’ll last a long time with proper care
I hate the current trend to CVT's . . .engineering disaster waiting to happen (speaking as a mechanical engineer). People in North America should be forced to learn to drive on manual transmissions - way simpler than automatics and last a lot longer . . . new clutch plates are required periodically but they are cheap and easy to replace. . . .plus in general manuals get better gas mileage that automatics. Excessive use of plastics is a big problem - plastic simply isn't durable and most of it isn't recyclable. The only way things will get better is if governments impose penalty charges on the manufacturers if the components in their cars do achieve a certain minimum life/mileage. Cars need to be built for longevity and with materials than can almost 100% recycled. If we truly want to reduce carbon footprint, then rather than doing as the EPA (myopically) does - which is reducing emissions levels to limits that are not achievable in an i/c engine without creating significant reliability issues - engineer simplicity, make things so they will last longer so we don't need to mine and process more raw materials. . . .all of which adds far more to carbon footprint than emissions limits will ever solve.
Great job as usual mark you're presentation is right on point I think it's great that these car manufacturers are exposed for their inability to produce a good car with good guts keep up the good work I would never trust these people with an electric car it boggles my mind how they can even get the okay to start manufacturing them when they haven't even pinpoint or presented a reliable vehicle for customers keep up the good work I'm a fan 👍💪😎🇺🇲
Thank you very much Michael for the support. Yes, we all love new tech and stylish vehicles with better performance. That’s my thing too but it seems to be at the expense of longevity and durability, and at the expense of our bank accounts.
Great video!
Thanks!
Reliability is for people who want longevity and use their vehicles for transportation as opposed to those who can afford (or think they can afford) a performance vehicle, a high priced "toy" which is manufactured for the wealthier consumer who will most likely pass the car along to the "sucker for every seat" class of buyer (a dealer favorite). Then there is the 'economy" class, the car that breaks down before 80K is clocked on the odo, or way sooner. Like the Kia Inferno or Hyundai Vaporizer.
That is true, fun driving cars are amazing and a huge priority for me, but some people just like pure durability
Always informative. One of my favorite car channels.
Yes, Toyota kept naturally aspirated engines for nearly all of their vehicles and when they decide to join the turbo club with the new Tundra, what happens? Wastegate failures that are leaving owners in the lurch as dealerships have to tear the truck apart to fix it and there is a lengthy backorder for the parts.
Thanks for the very informative video. One thing you did not mention, is the reliability of the LS engine, in the Chevrolet Corvette. I've read numerous articles about the rock solid reliability of this engine, and the entire vehicle as well. Although I would not use it as a daily driver, I understand they are reliable.
K.E.Grutter....This Dude is focused on Japanese and German vehicles.
I also hoped to hear about the LS Corvette engine.
@@gtpcruiser02 Weeelll, he should focus on the LS too!🙂
Just bought a 23 Camaro, 2.0L LTG, hoping itll be around for years/miles to come where my kids can drive it when theyre ready
Sounds good
Excellent video and info. Thanx amigo and God bless.
Some dealers must chase you off their lots, Mark. 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for another informative video! Since I’m stuck using automatics due to injuries, guess I’ll revisit Porsche Tiptronics- Toyota and Honda are just so ugly and uncomfortable 😣
That’s fair Michael. An automatic Porsche is still more fun than most other cars out there. Great rides indeed.
@@ECPP 🤔 💭 *imagines racing Mark on the Porsche track* 😉 😂
@@MichaelGolpe What injuries affect your driving? I have had lots of injuries myself. As far as brand well the brand does not always tell you much as the line of cars GM has sold vary from the tiny little Spark to the Cadillac Escalade. Most brands just have so many models and their flagship sedans and SUV's are plush and quite comfortable.
@@jamesmedina2062 too many for me to mention - I wish you well and healing of yours.
@@MichaelGolpe thanks Michael. I know you are looking at a PDK Porsche and agree that to be a superb choice, but I like manuals and own a Honda Civic with 6MT. The clutch is so easy you can kick it a million times all day no problem. The seats are a different story but the new 2022's with power seats are nice. The newest Accord is roomy and comfortable as well. New hips await me but in the meantime I have cut and welded onto Type R Seats and reshaped the foam and tried spacers because of the limited manual adjustments. Now with a thin layer of extra foam I have approached high comfort. Nothing is that comfortable if you just hurt. You never know how the body with adapt out of painful situations and once the cartilage is gone I hear the pain is gone too. I thought I would keep moving and avoid issues but age and a mountain biking fall caused a detour hopefully temporary. Cheers mate
very informative no bs, impressive knowledge.
Too bad you had that bimmer, haha
If you paid me to buy a bmw I would not take that offer as don’t need to get ripped off at dealer and stress wondering what will break first 🤣, love your videos
I wouldn't drive a BMW for free
I watch your channel , great information . I was definitely trying to get better ideas on careers .thnk Yu
Nice vid! Great advice!🎹🎶
My wife will not give up her 2013 Avalon even after I offered her a new IS250 Lexus. It’s trouble free, garaged and it literally in showroom condition. Me? I have my 2016 Loaded Toy Sienna as my daily driver - which I’ve driven to and from Prudhoe Bay Alaska. I keep a Subaru Outback LL Bean edition at my summer home and it’s a PITA. Always has a darn issue.
I keep a 2006 Ford Five Hundred SEL that engine is bullet proof in my book. I keep the basic maintenance going strong and it has remained trouble-free for the 17 years it has been on the road. It may not have the best power for the size of the Ford but I believe this car will last well into the future.
Thanks
Great video.
Thanks
The porche look good i m happy they enter the f1 with red bul f1 team👌🏻
We have 3 "boring" cars. 06 ES350, 11 Tacoma 4X4 Double cab, and a 15 Sienna. All 3 with the fantastically reliable GR-FE engine.
My 92 Ford Ranger had 300k when I traded it in back in 98. Solid truck. Also, my Honda Civic had a variable transmission and that lasted almost 200 with no issues when traded it in. Also, Range Rover is no longer British owned. It is now part of the India based TaTa Corporation
I Totally enjoyed this video. You are Absolutely correct .This video was very informative. Thank you for your intelligence..
Thanks
Really helpful. Thank you, Mark.
Mark, What's you opinion on a 2009 Porsche Turbo PDK. The last year production for the Metzger engine, I read in forums this car is low maintenance
Thanks for reaching out and yes i responded on your other question but in summary, one of the very best. For me I would but that car as it’s a true dry sump and classic looks but nicer flares and headlights than 996 turbo, and other than that a 992 turboS
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Hey Mark,
Thank you for answering my question as you are the only car person on UA-cam I follow a walking encyclopedia of valuable knowledge.
Thanks Boss
Great information!
I will say I have the sister car to that kia Optima you said to avoid! I have a 2018 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.4l inline 4 naturally aspirated with a conventional 6 speed auto transmission.. have about 90,000km on it with no issues so far besides 1 recall where they had to update the cpu and replace 1 suspension part under warranty.. no issues with any tech or interior.. let's hope she hold up! 🤞
Well done man.
Thanks
In Germany those little wipers are mandatory in case you do not have a spray cleaning system on -Xenon headlights only. So most cars with Xenon headlights have little spray-nozzles under a movable lid. I reckon that there are similar laws elsewhere.. But I don't know about Bi-Xenon setups..
shalom from Germany
Hi, from Edmonton, and thanks for watching
What's your opinion on Mazda for latest models? I know in the past they had issues when partnered with Ford but are rumored to be much better.
Well said I subscribed 👍
Thank you very much and welcome to the channel.
Love your wording junk lol I use that term all the time when I see certain vehicles out there lol
My Q7's oil extension tube is made of plastic and I found out a few weeks ago it has a crack. Dunno how long it's been like that. Only logical reason I can think of that Audi designed and manufactured such a failure is for easy oil filling reach.I just removed it completely and just put the oil cap directly on the oil fill hole of the engine - I'll just buy a cheap funnel to use for filling oil ;)
Well done Mark
TY,,,,,,WOW incredible very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.
Cheers
Performace cost reliability.. pick two...you cant have all three.
What is your overall thought on the new 2022 XT5 Sport?
You are really good thanks ..
u always have great videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m surprised that you didn’t mention some like the Tahoe or Suburban that are basically either a C1500/2500 frame with a pushrod V8 and the HD automatic. Here in the USA you’ll find many LE agencies use them on the hiway and off road, like CBP or US Forest Service, and by construction companies. Even if some breaks it’s cheap because they make millions of them. If you look back a decade the “cool” sled was a Crown Vic P71, talk about indestructible it defined that word in the dictionary.
Love your videos. Question why are you always walking while talking?
More entertaining
Another nice video, thanks for info. But you mentioned about Toyota building simple and good engine which I 100% agreed with you, but you also said the Subaru uses CVT transmission which is not build well and will fail, and also you mentioned about the ZF transmission which is one of the best,
my questions is: if Toyota makes good engine but uses rubbish transmission like CVT in their RAV4, Camry etc, that wouldn’t last are they still better than the BMW X3 that uses a good transmission like ZF but don’t build long lasting engines? Are they not 50 50?
Maybe you can make another video explaining the importance of engine build and transmission build to balance the argument.
Thanks for info as always, watching from Australia 🇦🇺
Toyota engines are actually not simple. They're just engineered to actually last. Over engineered and over built. They also don't use customers to experiment with new tech like many manufacturers do... Most of the time. When a Toyota fails, parts are expensive, and labor is expensive, but it happens so rarely with proper maintenence, that most are unlikely to run into that.
I had a car with the Japco CVT honestly never had an issue the 28,000 miles I put on it. I knew I was running on borrowed time. She had to go while it was still shifting.
Judging from comments and replies, an Acura MDX sounds like it could be good bet, but of course I want the Type S. David Chao, the Automotive engineer guy did a review of one and said "They are built like a tank." That was not the type S though, but another review said the Type S has a "beefed up" version of their 290 hp V6. Fingers crossed!
The Type S doesn't have the same engine as the regular MDX...it's a single turbo 3.0 V6 from the TLX Type S.
Just great.🥰🥰
Thanks
Do you really think the 1.5T Honda has is that bad as far as reliability? I am heavily interested in buying a new Civic with that power train and I don’t beat my cars up or rev very hard often. I was under the impression this years models were more refined and improved on the oil dilution issue they had. I’d appreciate your insight, thanks
Honestly 1.5 engines are not that bad ! I just trade in my Honda Civic 2020(bought it new) and sold it with almost 80k and never had problem with the car I just hate the amount of noise coming from the little engine or CVT.
Keep my 2010 Toyota Sequoia for life,best truck by far ever owned
If you don’t mind using premium gas only and 24 mpg
Thank you
You Nailed it Sir, KIA & Hyundai Junk
They certainly do struggle
Here’s a tip for buyers don’t fall for all the BS marketing any engine that dose not have variable valve timing cylinder deactivation start stop or turbos will last longer and better yet find a car that has a classic push rod engine there simple and last. All you gotta do is change oil and coolant it’ll last longer then any of the other engines with the crap I mentioned. Im tired of seeing a 4 cylinder with a turbo slapped on it making 400 hours power no wonder those engines don’t last or the start stop technology no matter how beefy the starter is everytime you start and stop that engine you are creating wear. Plus cylinder deactivation and valve timing have nothing but issues and most the time people find ways to bypass those systems so if you can stay away from that crap
Absolutely, true, true, true
Dude,keep it going
Thanks
You are most welcome
Sir, on your opening intro(s), do you say “life’s too short to drive foreign cars” or “boring cars”? I’m not trying to troll your channel, just an honest question. Thank you.
Life’s too short to drive boring cars.
The planned obsolescence of BMWs, for example, seems incredibly wasteful, in turn, ecologically unsound. The use of more and more plastics seems to be the opposite direction of being ecologically responsible. It's incredibly difficult to recycle the kinds of plastics used in cars.
Rather drive something lightning fast and live at my mechanics shop vs driving something slow and reliable saving tons of cash in the long run
That is one perspective , but life is too short to drive boring cars so as long as it is interesting then that’s fine. One example is a Mazda MX5, not real fast but still fun and reliable
@@ECPP Ive got a 2005 Acura tl with the factory 6 speed manual limited slip trans and front Brembo brakes .
Its a blast to drive .
My 2 Kia Borrego were extremely reliable, and they have over 250K miles each.
Thanks for sharing
I saw a Ranger Rover on motorway yesterday leaned on one side, suspension problems
Note that the Honda “eCVT” is not a CVT at all, but rather an electric motor. I don’t understand why Honda thought leveraging the poor reputation of CVTs for marketing their hybrid transmission was a good idea.
That’s a fail indeed