While everyone else is trying to be politically correct, this guy tells the truth! Unapologetically! It's so hard to get anyone to tell the truth about anything today, as a 30-plus year, heavy repair mechanic, I can attest that your research is totally accurate! Thank you for not being afraid to tell the truth ✊
Nearly freaked when he lambasted a car and then showed the RAV4... relieved to see Volvo in its place. I went from 50 years of GM to a Toyota, I like my RAV4 so far
So I’m nervous I grew up in Michigan and was raised as a GM baby all of my cars were GM but my current 2016 encore needs $11,000 in repairs and I’m not willing to invest anymore in it so I ordered a RAV-4 XLE premium. I’m so nervous though. I’m getting cold feet I might chicken out and cancel the Rav-4 and order a Buick envision. It’s hard for me to do this change 😢 I’m 36 and I’ve been driving GM for 20 years. Can you share what made you switch to Toyota? And what is it about your RAV-4 that you like?
@@coracherie Went from a Pontiac Vibe to my RAV-4 XLE-P. The RAV is bigger and heavier and more spacious but gets same mileage on highway. I only have 2500 mi on it so I can't give U much of an assessment just yet. Note that my Vibe had a Toyota drive-train... 112K totally trouble-free miles. Everything that was GM on the Vibe, like paint and aluminum wheels, was sub-standard.
@@coracherieI know how you feel, living or being from Michigan you have stay loyal. But I’m pretty sure people won’t give the eyes on why you’re driving a foreign instead of a domestic! You should go test drive the Toyota and see how it drives and if you really like it. And remember Buick is still a GM, not ever GM is unreliable though!
In 2010, I purchased a 2011 Kia Sorento. It turned out to be one of the lowest cost-of-ownership, and most reliable vehicles I've ever owned. Kias and Huyndis are great if you keep a car for less than ten years or 100k miles. If you plan to keep a vehicle longer, buy a Toyota or Honda.
The odd part about Hyundai/Kia is that their day to day reliability is decent. The electronics and body parts work well but the large parts (engine, transmission, drivetrain) fail in the long term.
quite opposite IMHO, Hyundai/KIA used to make much more reliable cars than today. aftre 2015 , 2016ish. their reliability crashed down, pretty much worse than GM or any german brands. i mean its rock bottom. now they change tactics to payout youtube influencers.
The last time, I brought American car was 1984, and experience a high rate of failure due to quality problem and the factory assistance in repair was very poor! In the US we don't have mechanic force that capable to diagnose and repair these US made car in timely matters and the costs of repair is much higher than the car current value! I had brought a used Toyota Corolla, Trecel and Celica during the past 35 years and never experience any high cost of repair and I used a trust mechanic only!
The only downside about watching channels like this is that after a few episodes you start to feel like every single car is going to sneak into your house at night and murder your family. Obviously that's an exaggerated take, but when you start saying stuff like "Is Lexus really worth the money!?!?!?!" Or "Is Kia more reliable Honda!?!?!?" All while, selling the exact same cars you're clickbaiting. Anyone can go to car complaints and read the worst of each model, but what this guy won't tell you, is that the trim matters, the year matters, the miles matter. The generalization of any brand can leave viewers feeling like you're in a movie with every single car manufacturer and car and you're not the main character, the cars are. All the plot armor goes to them, and you get nada
Definitely true. Some models are notorious and have known issues that are good to avoid (I nearly bought a 1.5 T Honda CR-V well known for oil dilution issues and glad there was plenty of info out there to avoid on) but for the most part, try to buy with warranty and service regularly, ideally well before the recommended intervals
Ive been pretty happy with my 2018 atlas. One thing to keep in mind is that it came with a 75k mile warranty, bumper to bumper. It had some recalls, but nothing out of the ordinary for a first year model.
Friend had a 2020 Sorento, with less than 30k miles the engine caught fire on the highway and the whole SUV burned down. KIA wouldnt cover the car because he didnt get his oil changes at the dealership.
This is top of all the analyses I had ever watched and listened to. It was unbiased, very well detailed and GODLY AFFIRMATIVE. I am really thrilled. Lest I forget, it was the truth calling them junks. They were built by junked entities which cared less about their clientelle.
I own a 2020 Ford Explorer with 400h.p. That has never been in the shop for any reason. It is the Platinum ST and can pull 5600lbs. This suv has definitely been the best automobile purchase ever. I love the AWD system and Bang & Olefsen audio system, adaptive cruise control, automatic rain and headlight systems. All SUVs look the same but with the two turbochargers it is very fast. For people who are looking for a good SUV, I see no problem’s recommending the Explorer.
Words to live by! I had my share of Mercedes, Land Rover, Volvo and... Corvette. Now I own 2020 4Runner (My second one which replaced an older model) and my wife is with her second Lexus NX. Wouldn't go with any other brand... One little note, please fix the audio.. :)
@@booblam6919 I used to own two of MBZ cars, a 1984 300CD and 1992 SL500. No doubt MBZ knows (Or knew) how to build a long lasting engines, but everything else is crap, especially the transmission. When I own my SL500, first, the catalytic converter failed, then the instrument cluster went bust and every time, it was a "bank account emptying event"... My 84 300CD went through two transmission rebuilds. Even though I am Lewis Hamilton fan, I would never buy another Merc product again.
I just spent over $4K on my 2008 Toyota 4runner with 237,000km to replace the steering rack, intermediate shaft, CV boots & tie rods, 4runners aren't as great as they make them out to be!
Yeah I had a 2014 Lexus is350. With about 60k on it, there was a rattling noise from the roof. Apparently, the sunroof cables became loose due to the glue not holding the tracks. I was quoted 5500 from Lexus to repair. I agree with ya.
Can't believe you denigrated a 4-Runner for needing repairs to parts that are related to suspension & steering with over 234,000 km on the clock !!! You are loopy !!! Things wear out.
In 2006 we bought our daughter a Corolla and it now has over 200K on it and is just as boring as it was when new. 1 brake job and a heat shield came loose but that's about it. Stone reliable and boring. Can't ask for cheaper driving than that. I've had seven Toyotas, pickups, cars, SUVs and have not had one problem with any of them. Not even a blown light bulb.
💯 Been driving Toyotas since ‘95; Camry, Corolla, RAV4. Better reliable and boring than stranded on an interstate with a junk heap that quit/went up in flames.
Camry, Tacoma, Prius V, tundra, sienna and rav4 prime. The vehicles our family has owned and still owns. Sadly, most of the vehicles run in excessive of 200,000 miles before we sell them and still retain a good portion of value. We still own a 2000 Toyota tundra that is only 24 years old and still has another 10-20 years to use! Toyota are simply dependable.
I was definitely not expecting VW to be #1 on the list... But now I genuinely wonder, are all vehicles except Toyota and Lexus "unreliable"? Or have they always been this way and Toyota just built them better and set a new standard? Because, for the love of bricks, every video that I watch about cars literally EVERY BRAND is unreliable except Toyota. Meanwhile, my VW has had minimal to no problems in it's of 11 years and it's still going strong. I'm genuinely confused.
It's true about Toyota. Pretty much every Toyota model keeps on driving for many years, or for hundereds of thousands miles. If you check top 10 list of most reliable car brands, Toyota are allmost allways at the #1 or #2 spot, usually accompanied by Lexus (a Toyota owned brand) and Porche as the top 3 brands.
Had 2 Kais ate batteries. Batteries only last 2 years. Even top of the line lasts 2 1/2. Now the door locks gave out. Don't think I ever buy another one.
Thanks for producing these entertaining, but more importantly, informative videos. You talk mega-facts; never short on pumping out lots of details. Keep these videos coming!
As usual I could listen to you reviewing cars all day long, no one does it like you or in such easy to understand method, looking forward to your latest All the best from Kuwait Ayman
An absolute UA-cam gem. Most useful information in the shortest amount of time. Thank you!! The Tesla: Many of street "kings" have left me at the light somewhat impressed. The Tesla almost sucked me out of my own car, leaving the light like a 10-second 1/4 mile drag car. Since first driving in 1974, nothing on the street even remotely that quick. A literal land rocket. Very well done!
Yikes! My heart skipped a beat when he pointed to the Toyota hybrid-gulp-I’m about to buy one. But was all in good humor to make sure we were paying attention. Hahah! Good one 😅😂
Thank you to all you car people online. I almost fell for the Jeep trend again…and thanks to yall…I didn’t. I will be buying a 4 runner when I got the cash. Btw I had ajeep in 98 BUT I got so sick of it…I traded it in a year so I didn’t get to see the hunk a junk it truly was. Honda , Toyota and honorable mention…05 Tahoe. Those vehicles are where it’s at.
Thank you for the great video! I was looking at the Encore GX and I am glad that you pointed out that is a lemon! Same I guess would go for the Trail Blazer and probably the new Envista & Trax. I am curious as to your opinion of the Chevy Equinox. There is no reason for any vehicle to be as unreliable and poorly manufactured as the SUVs you have highlighted. BTW- I did have doubts that those 3-cylinder engines would hold up over the long haul
I have been watching your videos and comments about cars almost a year. Your way of expressing is different than others. It is a great job. This video is also really interesting and helpful to choose a reliable SUV. Good luck to you for many many videos like this. By the way your jacket looks really cool😅. What is the brand?
A good comprehensive overview of the SUV "Sh*t List". A diversified representation of vehicles people still purchase. No surprise, people buy on emotion, not practicality. Jeep, talk about a fall from grace. You can almost excuse the foreign junk, - it's expected. But sadly, a once 'home grown' icon has fallen into corporate monopoly and quality is in the toilet.
Got a 2009 Range Rover with 181K miles, no lights on dash. Love the truck, bought it 5K cash at 80K miles and we’re still going. I wouldn’t buy one new, I think the older models are more durable. Looking to get into a Lexus GX460.
I can’t speak to the other cars but I can speak to the Encore. First of all the Encore GX (nor CX) is a totally different car from the Encore. If you’re talking about the Encore, yes it did have many issues from 2013 thru 2018 but quality definitely improved with the 2019 model according to Consumer reports and other sites. I have a 21 with 30k miles and have had 0 problems since new. I also know 3 other people with 2018’s and newer models. No problems with them either. I’m very pleased by the car and on the highway at 70 miles per hour I get over 36 mpg. Average mpg since new 32. Both of those calculations are computed by fillups and not the mpg gauge which tends to read about 2 mpg high.
Car purchases are always an interesting thing. With many it feels like a "Your Mileage may Vary" type of thing (pun intended). I've had a variety of different brands and the two that were the biggest let downs on reliablilty were a Toyota Celica and a Mazda RX-8 (I know...lol). Admittedly I was not the first owner on the Celica so I don't know how the previous owner took care of it but I hadn't had it more than a few months before I was told the engine needed to be replaced. The RX-8 had the last iteration of the rotary and it wasn't well funded in it's development to begin with (had a 2nd gen RX-7 that did much better). Strangely my sister has an issue with her Lexus ES that her mechanic can't seem to figure out. My BMW 135i has done a few significant road trips and I really didn't have any major problems with that car. My F10 M5 had the HPFP issue a couple of times over my first couple of years of ownership but it did seem to lean more towards reliable considering what it was. Currently we have an Atlas and it seems to be doing pretty well over the last couple of years that we've had it. My in-laws have one and swore by it. I also did some research and some people recommended going with the VR6 engine over the 4 for reliability reasons. We went that direction and we haven't been dissapointed. It made a cross country drive trouble free and that includes dessert climate. I guess the answer is that it doesn't matter what vehicle you get it is best to do some research down to engine and transmission options (I personally don't want to touch a CVT with 10 foot pole or a Range Rover no matter how cool they look).
I was about to trade in my 2015 Nissan Altima because it has 147,000 miles, on a Kia Sportage, but now I not so sure after watching this video. The Altima has, by far been the best car I’ve EVER owned, so maybe I’ll just keep on driving it for a while . It does depend also on the owner, we have regularly changed the oil, flushed the transmission, rotated the tires, etc….
Power windows have no place on a Jeep Wrangler. I had them on a Chevy Cavalier. When they died, the garage replaced the unit with a stronger one that was more like the ones Subaru had in my well-built Forester. I made sure to get manual windows when I got my 2012 Wrangler. I’ve had repairs over the years and minor issues. I don’t take the roof off, so just adding some window insulation took care of the leak issue. It’s gotten me through bad winters here in Northeastern PA, and I can get away with minimal shoveling to clear my spot “just enough” to get in and out without leaving an inviting, perfectly clean box for ordinary 4-wheelers to steal while I’m away. 😎
Have two toyotas. Recentlys sold '03 Tundra TRD with 190K. Also, running a 2016 Audi A5 Coupe with turbo and 140K. Not a short distance car. Turbos like to warm up. No issues except two front wheel bearings. Change the oil more frequently and partial tranny fluid. Rides like the day I bought it. Mtn bike fits in trunk...great awd system. Loves ice with ice and snow tires. Run high performance all seasons for shoulder seasons. Don't buy new (experimental models...lol)...that goes for motorcycles, too.
My brother had a VW and his r repairs was twice as much as it would be on a domestic. We have a bronco sport which is the knock off of the renegade and we haven't had any problems with it so far at 30k miles 2 years old been all over Iowa and Nebraska. Our 21 bronco sport was the first model year and that thing had some problems. When we upgraded to the 22 they fixed a lot of the problems.
Out of curiosity what is opinion of Ford Edge? Drove one as a rental for a week and found it very comfortable and very nice driving experience. Nothing rattled and seemed very solid. No turbo lag whatsoever, had 2.0L ecoboost. Very quiet, great brakes and handling was fairly sharp. Built in Oshawa Ontario.
My mom drives an Edge with the 2.0 EB. At 42k miles the check engine light came on for a misfire on the #3 cylinder. I told her check engine was rarely a big deal, and to take it to Ford since it was under warranty. The wall of the #3 cylinder was too porous and was allowing coolant into the cylinder. It required a replacement long block to the tune of $7200.
@@ericpigg2689 You said it was under warranty. Was that the price it would have been if it wasn't covered. Cause that should have DEFINITELY have been covered.
A quick look at Matt's OFF ROAD Recovery will show you how many Broncos have had to be rescued due to broken tie rods, and other front end parts failing on brand new vehicles.
This is why I'll keep my 1997 Chevy Suburban with original 198, 340 miles. Repairs are cheaper than these all new all electronic vehicles and is built tough.
Nailed the Jeep. We've a 2015 JKU, and it's been the most unreliable (but fun) car we've ever owned. It's a pain/pleasure car. You'll put up with more because it's so unique and fun to own. I think the Mini is another example of a pain/pleasure car.
@@kimmyd941 exactly ..... I saw videos talking about the new google software which has been updated multiple times and works great from what I've seen. some like it some don't but the quality and durability of the vehicle has been superb. I disagree with this description he made totally.
Word of warning, Wife's 2019 Toyota CHR, bought new in 2020.... At 67K miles started making a very slight noise, had it diagnosed by Toyota, Transmission needed to be replaced, they quoted $10,500 plus tax to replace. Just went and dumped it through Carmax quick.... Buying a Mazda CX30 with Regular Auto Transmission. Run away from CVT Transmissions, the ALL fail and cost a fortune to fix.
Yeah, Thanx For Showing These SUVs. Especially The Range Rover, The Most Notoriously Worse SUV Of Them All. My Sister Bought A 2020 Velar & It Had 9 Major Issues. She Paid $95,000 For That Crap. The Car Was Gorgeous But, With All The Issues, No ! She Got Her Money Back. I Suggested That She Buy An Audi Q5, Absolutely No Problems So Far, So Good. P.S. That Dealership In North Hollywood Ca . Had Many Other Range Rovers With Tons Of Problems Also. 😂
2020 kia rectified the dreaded 2 liter oil consumption/piston ring issues. We have a small fleet of the Konas and Toyotas. Problem free vehicle's, and maintained well.
My son has a 2021 VW ATLAS besides the wind noise that they fixed on the Driver side but now we hear it on the passenger side, phantom braking when very windy Especially on the FDR, it’s no problem. LandRover 😵💫😵💫😵💫(2008) 2019 Acura MdX no problem 😉
Just bought a 2021 Jeep Compass hope I don’t run into those troubles been living paycheck to paycheck not much left after I pay bills buy food for kids
You are totally right and they will continue to be popular because of the versatility, style, design and more, it’s just unfortunate they are not the best built vehicles. Resale on used is absolutely incredible too.
@@ECPP like you said, they might be a great lease option. Own it a few years problem free then trade it in so it becomes easy some body else's problem lol
@@ECPPI've learned one thing when working on automobile's professionally over the years, is that when they are full of electronics, and are over engineered they never last, keeping it simple, is the best policy
I have the 2022 Bronco (2 door) and have had only one issue -- and its a HUGE issue. When I was out of town for a week, a rodent moved under my hood and ate away at the wiring harness of BOTH my 2022 Mustang Mach 1 and Bronco. A total of almost $10,000 to replace both wiring harnesses. Insurance paid; however, I was still out the $2,000 combined deductible and had both cars out of service for 10-14 days each. I was advised that Ford coats their wiring harnesses with either soy oil or peanut oil to soften the coating to make it more flexible. Of course, that's an invitation to any rodent to hop on and have a snack. Funny, my 2006 BMW M5 and 2023 Toyota Tacoma were untouched by the critter. Until Ford begins to care about their customers, I'll be buying no more Ford products. My 2019 Supercharged Range Rover HSE has been flawless for 37,000 miles. When the warranty expires, we'll see what happens. Thanks for your reviews. I love the content.
Funny you mentioned the CR-V being reliable when they have a class action lawsuit going for their 1.5L turbo engines found in a large range of their cars including some CR-V's for oil dilution issues. I almost pulled the trigger on one but the engine seems like a real landmine ready to go at any moment. The 2.0 non-turbo seems good but the 1.5 has had many reported failures
@@MrSupernova111 If you want a reliable turbocharged car that you can floor it all you and will not break, I highly recommend a car with a port injected turbocharged engine from a Swedish or Japanese automaker. The EJ family is an exception though because the EJ20 and EJ25 are quite frail and known to chew through head gaskets.
2.4 l is the other engine..the turbo is used to increase mpg due to over regulations. the cvt hs done better than other ones. they go for 300 thousand miles unlike most cars. oil dulition is from thr gdi engines ..more green failures..
If you notice the Buick enclave like some other GM products have a roof rack not designed right. Short of running straps through the interior of the car by closing doors on the straps. Reason is they make solid roof racks with no space under the rack itself. To me they are just for show and should never been made at all if they aren’t going to make them right.
When it comes to turbo engines, the older port fuel injected turbo engines will run laps around most modern direct injected turbo engine in terms of reliability. The 5 and 6 cylinder turbo Volvos are pretty much bulletproof.
I am glad that GM doesn't put the word "BUICK" on these vehicles! The final year for the GREAT Buicks was the 1976 model year. It has been straight downhill ever since! I only drive TOYOTA now!
Love my Atlas, probably the nicest car I've driven. I feel like the idea that the routine maintenance for these cars is expensive is often blown way out of proportion. Out of the 5 VW's my family members have had within the past decade, they were all pretty pretty straightforward to deal with, and not that expensive to have serviced.
first its a question of the models and the mileage. German VW designs them to not last forever. The higher end Audi's do see more issues than the basic Tiguan and Jetta. The small engines actually do better in long term.
I do not agree with on the Volvo XC60. Many owners do not have much problems with it unless the drive like maniac keep on pushing the car to its limit even Toyota cannot take it beyond the design limits too. Some Toyota models are also junk . Look at Toyota, they had completely gone silence on TAKATA airbags and unintended acceleration of the past . Danger poise much more than achieving reliability.
This Videos makes me think How many people loosing there money on the long run!!very sad!.. I rather save $$ .up for a very Reliable Car like Toyota or Honda🔥❤️❤️ Love all your Videos,keep on coming ❤..
A man who wants to go into the jungle takes a Land Rover. A man that also wants to come out of the jungle, takes a Toyota.
Haha, nice
Speak for your self and your budget .
@@panos9890 you Don’t mind the jungle huh
a man who want to start Forrest fire takes a hyundai.
A man who will never leave the freeway buys a Hummer.
Land Rovers have heated rear windows so you can keep your hands warm when pushing them in the winter!
That's funny!!!😂😂😂
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While everyone else is trying to be politically correct, this guy tells the truth! Unapologetically! It's so hard to get anyone to tell the truth about anything today, as a 30-plus year, heavy repair mechanic, I can attest that your research is totally accurate! Thank you for not being afraid to tell the truth ✊
Not about being "politically correct", for a lot of reviewers, it comes down to dollars and cents.
Dollars $$ and “Sense”.
For what you pay, vehicles should be much better quality.
Nearly freaked when he lambasted a car and then showed the RAV4... relieved to see Volvo in its place. I went from 50 years of GM to a Toyota, I like my RAV4 so far
Toyota's motto should be "Toyota - For Life".
So I’m nervous I grew up in Michigan and was raised as a GM baby all of my cars were GM but my current 2016 encore needs $11,000 in repairs and I’m not willing to invest anymore in it so I ordered a RAV-4 XLE premium. I’m so nervous though. I’m getting cold feet I might chicken out and cancel the Rav-4 and order a Buick envision. It’s hard for me to do this change 😢 I’m 36 and I’ve been driving GM for 20 years. Can you share what made you switch to Toyota? And what is it about your RAV-4 that you like?
@@coracherie Went from a Pontiac Vibe to my RAV-4 XLE-P. The RAV is bigger and heavier and more spacious but gets same mileage on highway. I only have 2500 mi on it so I can't give U much of an assessment just yet. Note that my Vibe had a Toyota drive-train... 112K totally trouble-free miles. Everything that was GM on the Vibe, like paint and aluminum wheels, was sub-standard.
@@coracherieI know how you feel, living or being from Michigan you have stay loyal. But I’m pretty sure people won’t give the eyes on why you’re driving a foreign instead of a domestic! You should go test drive the Toyota and see how it drives and if you really like it. And remember Buick is still a GM, not ever GM is unreliable though!
@@cortezmiller1899 you are so right. I did test drive it and it was nice. I felt a little guilty that I liked it 😂
Mark, you are one energetic guy. No one can say you are boring. I love watching your videos. Dont change a thing.
Haha, thanks a lot Mike, I really appreciate that. That’s what passion does for me, lol. Have a wonderful weekend.
It's just too many cups of coffee
@@Americafirst-i8q must be the datk roast
He has a thick forehead, LOL.
In 2010, I purchased a 2011 Kia Sorento. It turned out to be one of the lowest cost-of-ownership, and most reliable vehicles I've ever owned. Kias and Huyndis are great if you keep a car for less than ten years or 100k miles. If you plan to keep a vehicle longer, buy a Toyota or Honda.
I also had a Kia sunrento for ten years and never had any mechanical issues with it.
The bad rap from Sorentos are the 4 cylinder ones. The V6 are solid
@@kokopuffs5789, My 2011 Sorento had the 2.4 four-cylinder, but it was the one before Kia went to the GDI model.
@@reaality3860 yeah, I should of been more specific. I meant the GDI 4 cylinder from model 2011-2019
I have a Sonata and no complaints here ..my Toyota is always in the shop 😂
The odd part about Hyundai/Kia is that their day to day reliability is decent. The electronics and body parts work well but the large parts (engine, transmission, drivetrain) fail in the long term.
2014 Santa Fe engine seized at 125k enough said. It was a GDI engine dealer said it will cost 15k to replace.
Had a 2016 KIA Sorento in which all the oil in the engine disappeared in one week.
quite opposite IMHO, Hyundai/KIA used to make much more reliable cars than today.
aftre 2015 , 2016ish. their reliability crashed down, pretty much worse than GM or any german brands.
i mean its rock bottom. now they change tactics to payout youtube influencers.
@@newchannel1220 That's true, a 2008 Elantra will pretty much run forever. They started to have the issues when chasing 40 MPG plus using GDi engines.
@@BadmaashCo Don't forget the diff and transfer case fails as well also resulting in huge costs to repair. 2013 Sante Fe. I speak from experience.
My wife and I buy Toyotas because they are the most bang for the buck. Reliability is the most important thing for us.
The last time, I brought American car was 1984, and experience a high rate of failure due to quality problem and the factory assistance in repair was very poor! In the US we don't have mechanic force that capable to diagnose and repair these US made car in timely matters and the costs of repair is much higher than the car current value! I had brought a used Toyota Corolla, Trecel and Celica during the past 35 years and never experience any high cost of repair and I used a trust mechanic only!
The only downside about watching channels like this is that after a few episodes you start to feel like every single car is going to sneak into your house at night and murder your family. Obviously that's an exaggerated take, but when you start saying stuff like "Is Lexus really worth the money!?!?!?!" Or "Is Kia more reliable Honda!?!?!?" All while, selling the exact same cars you're clickbaiting. Anyone can go to car complaints and read the worst of each model, but what this guy won't tell you, is that the trim matters, the year matters, the miles matter. The generalization of any brand can leave viewers feeling like you're in a movie with every single car manufacturer and car and you're not the main character, the cars are. All the plot armor goes to them, and you get nada
Definitely true. Some models are notorious and have known issues that are good to avoid (I nearly bought a 1.5 T Honda CR-V well known for oil dilution issues and glad there was plenty of info out there to avoid on) but for the most part, try to buy with warranty and service regularly, ideally well before the recommended intervals
Ive been pretty happy with my 2018 atlas. One thing to keep in mind is that it came with a 75k mile warranty, bumper to bumper. It had some recalls, but nothing out of the ordinary for a first year model.
Sometimes we all get lucky. But through personal knowledge MAINTENANCE is the key to longevity, YES.
Friend had a 2020 Sorento, with less than 30k miles the engine caught fire on the highway and the whole SUV burned down. KIA wouldnt cover the car because he didnt get his oil changes at the dealership.
Lolol scumbags
Yikes
This is top of all the analyses I had ever watched and listened to. It was unbiased, very well detailed and GODLY AFFIRMATIVE. I am really thrilled.
Lest I forget, it was the truth calling them junks. They were built by junked entities which cared less about their clientelle.
I own a 2020 Ford Explorer with 400h.p. That has never been in the shop for any reason. It is the Platinum ST and can pull 5600lbs. This suv has definitely been the best automobile purchase ever. I love the AWD system and Bang & Olefsen audio system, adaptive cruise control, automatic rain and headlight systems. All SUVs look the same but with the two turbochargers it is very fast. For people who are looking for a good SUV, I see no problem’s recommending the Explorer.
I have owned 4 toyota's in my life and have never ever had a problem
Toyotas had problems with accelerators and killed many people. All cars have issues.
You pull no punches I appreciate your honesty.
Thank you for the support, as I believe in speaking truth and my mind. I love face value
Words to live by! I had my share of Mercedes, Land Rover, Volvo and... Corvette. Now I own 2020 4Runner (My second one which replaced an older model) and my wife is with her second Lexus NX. Wouldn't go with any other brand... One little note, please fix the audio.. :)
When Mercedes Benz was building cars....no carmaker could stand next to them.....none....they were indestructible. From Benz Guy.
@@booblam6919 I used to own two of MBZ cars, a 1984 300CD and 1992 SL500. No doubt MBZ knows (Or knew) how to build a long lasting engines, but everything else is crap, especially the transmission. When I own my SL500, first, the catalytic converter failed, then the instrument cluster went bust and every time, it was a "bank account emptying event"... My 84 300CD went through two transmission rebuilds. Even though I am Lewis Hamilton fan, I would never buy another Merc product again.
I just spent over $4K on my 2008 Toyota 4runner with 237,000km to replace the steering rack, intermediate shaft, CV boots & tie rods, 4runners aren't as great as they make them out to be!
Yeah I had a 2014 Lexus is350. With about 60k on it, there was a rattling noise from the roof. Apparently, the sunroof cables became loose due to the glue not holding the tracks. I was quoted 5500 from Lexus to repair. I agree with ya.
15 or 16 years old not bad when you consider new cars average around $1000 a month
Overrated Toyotas
@@scottharrison9083 what would you suggest buying, that doesn’t seem unreasonable for a vehicle that old and with that many miles?
Can't believe you denigrated a 4-Runner for needing repairs to parts that are related to suspension & steering with over 234,000 km on the clock !!! You are loopy !!! Things wear out.
That Buick is fire!
Thank you.
No, I mean it’s ON fire… 🔥
The paint job is “burned brown”
In 2006 we bought our daughter a Corolla and it now has over 200K on it and is just as boring as it was when new. 1 brake job and a heat shield came loose but that's about it. Stone reliable and boring. Can't ask for cheaper driving than that. I've had seven Toyotas, pickups, cars, SUVs and have not had one problem with any of them. Not even a blown light bulb.
💯 Been driving Toyotas since ‘95; Camry, Corolla, RAV4. Better reliable and boring than stranded on an interstate with a junk heap that quit/went up in flames.
I have a 2020 Kona, had some minor issues that dealership took care of. Have 75,000 miles in 3 years and still going well.
Camry, Tacoma, Prius V, tundra, sienna and rav4 prime. The vehicles our family has owned and still owns. Sadly, most of the vehicles run in excessive of 200,000 miles before we sell them and still retain a good portion of value. We still own a 2000 Toyota tundra that is only 24 years old and still has another 10-20 years to use! Toyota are simply dependable.
I was definitely not expecting VW to be #1 on the list... But now I genuinely wonder, are all vehicles except Toyota and Lexus "unreliable"? Or have they always been this way and Toyota just built them better and set a new standard? Because, for the love of bricks, every video that I watch about cars literally EVERY BRAND is unreliable except Toyota. Meanwhile, my VW has had minimal to no problems in it's of 11 years and it's still going strong. I'm genuinely confused.
As a happy VW owner myself, I was thinking the exact same thing.
Yes my Tiguan is a tank
It's true about Toyota. Pretty much every Toyota model keeps on driving for many years, or for hundereds of thousands miles. If you check top 10 list of most reliable car brands, Toyota are allmost allways at the #1 or #2 spot, usually accompanied by Lexus (a Toyota owned brand) and Porche as the top 3 brands.
@@martyneary3501 you know what I’m talking about.
@@davidplathe yeah. I have a VW Beetle A5 (the one after the New Beetle) and it’s running great with minimal problems.
Note taken from this video: buy Japanese cars except Nissan.
Nice
Nissan and Mitsubishi
Had 2 Kais ate batteries. Batteries only last 2 years. Even top of the line lasts 2 1/2. Now the door locks gave out. Don't think I ever buy another one.
Thanks for producing these entertaining, but more importantly, informative videos. You talk mega-facts; never short on pumping out lots of details. Keep these videos coming!
Mark, Great analysis on these vehicles, knowledge unmatched 🇨🇦 thank you
I love using your videos as a guide for my next vehicle. Your continent provides an excellent guide to avoid car troubles in the future!
Thank you so much for the support
As usual I could listen to you reviewing cars all day long, no one does it like you or in such easy to understand method, looking forward to your latest
All the best from Kuwait
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I bought a car so cheap I had to blow up my own air bag!😂
An absolute UA-cam gem. Most useful information in the shortest amount of time. Thank you!!
The Tesla: Many of street "kings" have left me at the light somewhat impressed. The Tesla almost sucked me out of my own car, leaving the light like a 10-second 1/4 mile drag car. Since first driving in 1974, nothing on the street even remotely that
quick. A literal land rocket. Very well done!
Thanks for watching
Yikes! My heart skipped a beat when he pointed to the Toyota hybrid-gulp-I’m about to buy one. But was all in good humor to make sure we were paying attention. Hahah! Good one 😅😂
Glad you enjoyed it!
JEEP Just Expect Every Problem. I have also noticed that the most beautiful vehicles are like super models,very high maintenance.
Ahh yes but the supermodel is worth it.better ride in the long run..lol
Better than an ugly Toyota
Thank you to all you car people online. I almost fell for the Jeep trend again…and thanks to yall…I didn’t. I will be buying a 4 runner when I got the cash. Btw I had ajeep in 98 BUT I got so sick of it…I traded it in a year so I didn’t get to see the hunk a junk it truly was. Honda , Toyota and honorable mention…05 Tahoe. Those vehicles are where it’s at.
Right on!
Great video👍as usual😊. Keep them coming!
Thank you very much
Thank you for the great video! I was looking at the Encore GX and I am glad that you pointed out that is a lemon! Same I guess would go for the Trail Blazer and probably the new Envista & Trax. I am curious as to your opinion of the Chevy Equinox. There is no reason for any vehicle to be as unreliable and poorly manufactured as the SUVs you have highlighted. BTW- I did have doubts that those 3-cylinder engines would hold up over the long haul
Nissan Rogue EPower - Complete Engine + Electronic failure after being driven very slowly through 4 inches of rain - car a complete write-off.
I have been watching your videos and comments about cars almost a year. Your way of expressing is different than others. It is a great job. This video is also really interesting and helpful to choose a reliable SUV. Good luck to you for many many videos like this. By the way your jacket looks really cool😅. What is the brand?
A good comprehensive overview of the SUV "Sh*t List". A diversified representation of vehicles people still purchase. No surprise, people buy on emotion, not practicality. Jeep, talk about a fall from grace. You can almost excuse the foreign junk, - it's expected. But sadly, a once 'home grown' icon has fallen into corporate monopoly and quality is in the toilet.
Jeep IS foreign junk now, the smaller ones are Fiats with Jeep badges.
My buddy has a black Encore Gx and it’s really nice had it for a year no issues at all he loves it.
Got a 2009 Range Rover with 181K miles, no lights on dash. Love the truck, bought it 5K cash at 80K miles and we’re still going. I wouldn’t buy one new, I think the older models are more durable. Looking to get into a Lexus GX460.
Great to hear!
I can’t speak to the other cars but I can speak to the Encore. First of all the Encore GX (nor CX) is a totally different car from the Encore. If you’re talking about the Encore, yes it did have many issues from 2013 thru 2018 but quality definitely improved with the 2019 model according to Consumer reports and other sites. I have a 21 with 30k miles and have had 0 problems since new. I also know 3 other people with 2018’s and newer models. No problems with them either. I’m very pleased by the car and on the highway at 70 miles per hour I get over 36 mpg. Average mpg since new 32. Both of those calculations are computed by fillups and not the mpg gauge which tends to read about 2 mpg high.
I was all set to buy an Encore GX but the 3 cyl. engine was a deal breaker. Also the turbo and CVT (2WD)
Car purchases are always an interesting thing. With many it feels like a "Your Mileage may Vary" type of thing (pun intended). I've had a variety of different brands and the two that were the biggest let downs on reliablilty were a Toyota Celica and a Mazda RX-8 (I know...lol). Admittedly I was not the first owner on the Celica so I don't know how the previous owner took care of it but I hadn't had it more than a few months before I was told the engine needed to be replaced. The RX-8 had the last iteration of the rotary and it wasn't well funded in it's development to begin with (had a 2nd gen RX-7 that did much better). Strangely my sister has an issue with her Lexus ES that her mechanic can't seem to figure out. My BMW 135i has done a few significant road trips and I really didn't have any major problems with that car. My F10 M5 had the HPFP issue a couple of times over my first couple of years of ownership but it did seem to lean more towards reliable considering what it was. Currently we have an Atlas and it seems to be doing pretty well over the last couple of years that we've had it. My in-laws have one and swore by it. I also did some research and some people recommended going with the VR6 engine over the 4 for reliability reasons. We went that direction and we haven't been dissapointed. It made a cross country drive trouble free and that includes dessert climate. I guess the answer is that it doesn't matter what vehicle you get it is best to do some research down to engine and transmission options (I personally don't want to touch a CVT with 10 foot pole or a Range Rover no matter how cool they look).
Yes
I was about to trade in my 2015 Nissan Altima because it has 147,000 miles, on a Kia Sportage, but now I not so sure after watching this video. The Altima has, by far been the best car I’ve EVER owned, so maybe I’ll just keep on driving it for a while . It does depend also on the owner, we have regularly changed the oil, flushed the transmission, rotated the tires, etc….
I left nissan in the early 2000. Toyota Honda better options
Power windows have no place on a Jeep Wrangler. I had them on a Chevy Cavalier. When they died, the garage replaced the unit with a stronger one that was more like the ones Subaru had in my well-built Forester. I made sure to get manual windows when I got my 2012 Wrangler. I’ve had repairs over the years and minor issues. I don’t take the roof off, so just adding some window insulation took care of the leak issue. It’s gotten me through bad winters here in Northeastern PA, and I can get away with minimal shoveling to clear my spot “just enough” to get in and out without leaving an inviting, perfectly clean box for ordinary 4-wheelers to steal while I’m away. 😎
Have two toyotas. Recentlys sold '03 Tundra TRD with 190K. Also, running a 2016 Audi A5 Coupe with turbo and 140K. Not a short distance car. Turbos like to warm up. No issues except two front wheel bearings. Change the oil more frequently and partial tranny fluid. Rides like the day I bought it. Mtn bike fits in trunk...great awd system. Loves ice with ice and snow tires. Run high performance all seasons for shoulder seasons. Don't buy new (experimental models...lol)...that goes for motorcycles, too.
I agree it’s a risk
My brother had a VW and his r repairs was twice as much as it would be on a domestic. We have a bronco sport which is the knock off of the renegade and we haven't had any problems with it so far at 30k miles 2 years old been all over Iowa and Nebraska. Our 21 bronco sport was the first model year and that thing had some problems. When we upgraded to the 22 they fixed a lot of the problems.
It was hurting when you were showing Toyota before Volvo, but after passing few seconds I was joyous to see your fun😂😂😂😂😂...
Glad you enjoyed it! Haha, an odd sense of humour at times
Out of curiosity what is opinion of Ford Edge? Drove one as a rental for a week and found it very comfortable and very nice driving experience. Nothing rattled and seemed very solid. No turbo lag whatsoever, had 2.0L ecoboost. Very quiet, great brakes and handling was fairly sharp. Built in Oshawa Ontario.
Stay away from the "Edge". You may slip into a money pit.
That eco boost engine can be a problem long term. How old of a model are you looking at?
My mom drives an Edge with the 2.0 EB. At 42k miles the check engine light came on for a misfire on the #3 cylinder. I told her check engine was rarely a big deal, and to take it to Ford since it was under warranty. The wall of the #3 cylinder was too porous and was allowing coolant into the cylinder. It required a replacement long block to the tune of $7200.
@@ericpigg2689 You said it was under warranty. Was that the price it would have been if it wasn't covered. Cause that should have DEFINITELY have been covered.
Not Oshawa
Thanks for another very well thought out (and edited) video.
Dude, you shocked me with the Way Rav-4. Good one!
A quick look at Matt's OFF ROAD Recovery will show you how many Broncos have had to be rescued due to broken tie rods, and other front end parts failing on brand new vehicles.
Wow, that’s quite the situation
Thorough, funny and educational! Always a pleasure watching your video’s. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
This is why I'll keep my 1997 Chevy Suburban with original 198, 340 miles. Repairs are cheaper than these all new all electronic vehicles and is built tough.
That’s a good runner
Bought it in 2020 for $2800 and replace old worn out 25 year old parts for about $2200 total since then. Well worth the price and cost.
My heart stopped when I came to the Toyota hybrid!!!
gonna admit I got jebaited when you started talking about the Toyota lol
Absolutely love your channel brother. You are a ‘George Clooney’ of car reviews… keep up the great work.
Thank you very much Ralph, hope you are having a great week. Cheers
Mark I been watching you for a while now, and I still really enjoy it, keep up the great work bro
Driving a 2023 VW Tiguan High-line / R-Line so far no issues.
Nice
Nailed the Jeep. We've a 2015 JKU, and it's been the most unreliable (but fun) car we've ever owned. It's a pain/pleasure car. You'll put up with more because it's so unique and fun to own. I think the Mini is another example of a pain/pleasure car.
Cheers
I personally know a few people who own XC60’s for over 3 years and have had zero problems with them.
Here’s hoping, I just bought one. First negative video on them I’ve seen, but definitely good information and something to keep in mind.
@@kimmyd941 exactly ..... I saw videos talking about the new google software which has been updated multiple times and works great from what I've seen. some like it some don't but the quality and durability of the vehicle has been superb. I disagree with this description he made totally.
never had a issue with my 23 b5 ultimate my wife loves it
Word of warning, Wife's 2019 Toyota CHR, bought new in 2020.... At 67K miles started making a very slight noise, had it diagnosed by Toyota, Transmission needed to be replaced, they quoted $10,500 plus tax to replace.
Just went and dumped it through Carmax quick.... Buying a Mazda CX30 with Regular Auto Transmission.
Run away from CVT Transmissions, the ALL fail and cost a fortune to fix.
Should be cover by the warranty
Should.....😂😂 Same thing with brand new Nissan..66,000 transmission !!! 30,000 for this piece of junk !!!!!!!
Yeah, Thanx For Showing These SUVs. Especially The Range Rover, The Most Notoriously Worse SUV Of Them All. My Sister Bought A 2020 Velar & It Had 9 Major Issues. She Paid $95,000 For That Crap. The Car Was Gorgeous But, With All The Issues, No ! She Got Her Money Back. I Suggested That She Buy An Audi Q5, Absolutely No Problems So Far, So Good. P.S. That Dealership In North Hollywood Ca . Had Many Other Range Rovers With Tons Of Problems Also. 😂
I am thinking of buy an SUV and listening to these Video helped me a lot to avoid future headaches. Thanks for the entertaining and educational talk.
I love my Atlas, I'd definitely recommend.
2020 kia rectified the dreaded 2 liter oil consumption/piston ring issues. We have a small fleet of the Konas and Toyotas. Problem free vehicle's, and maintained well.
Wow, just real & honest reviews; straight to the point! Thank You so much!
My son has a 2021 VW ATLAS besides the wind noise that they fixed on the Driver side but now we hear it on the passenger side, phantom braking when very windy Especially on the FDR, it’s no problem. LandRover 😵💫😵💫😵💫(2008) 2019 Acura MdX no problem 😉
Just bought a 2021 Jeep Compass hope I don’t run into those troubles been living paycheck to paycheck not much left after I pay bills buy food for kids
Most buyers of the Wrangler would still love them regardless of issues.
I think this is probably true. It's tragic modern jeep reliability is garbage. They look great, have tons of colors and still offer manual trans
You are totally right and they will continue to be popular because of the versatility, style, design and more, it’s just unfortunate they are not the best built vehicles. Resale on used is absolutely incredible too.
@@ECPP like you said, they might be a great lease option. Own it a few years problem free then trade it in so it becomes easy some body else's problem lol
@@ECPPI've learned one thing when working on automobile's professionally over the years, is that when they are full of electronics, and are over engineered they never last, keeping it simple, is the best policy
I like them too....I won't lie... from Benz Guy
Thanks for info .Hyundai has best warranty in the world,I have owned eleven since 2017 Never had one problem. Retired Ford dealer send this .
In other words, if you want reliability look for a Toyota.
To me maintain any cars one has reliability.
I have the 2022 Bronco (2 door) and have had only one issue -- and its a HUGE issue. When I was out of town for a week, a rodent moved under my hood and ate away at the wiring harness of BOTH my 2022 Mustang Mach 1 and Bronco. A total of almost $10,000 to replace both wiring harnesses. Insurance paid; however, I was still out the $2,000 combined deductible and had both cars out of service for 10-14 days each. I was advised that Ford coats their wiring harnesses with either soy oil or peanut oil to soften the coating to make it more flexible. Of course, that's an invitation to any rodent to hop on and have a snack. Funny, my 2006 BMW M5 and 2023 Toyota Tacoma were untouched by the critter. Until Ford begins to care about their customers, I'll be buying no more Ford products. My 2019 Supercharged Range Rover HSE has been flawless for 37,000 miles. When the warranty expires, we'll see what happens. Thanks for your reviews. I love the content.
"An intentional delay", well no surprise there. That is an example why there is no point giving customer loyalty to a car manufacturer.
It amazes me that some of these cars have the same problems every year.
I lnow
The vast majority of the SUV's are nothing but a good old station wagon.
The proviso for these types of cars are, buy new on a rental until the warranty runs out hand it back get another one.
Cheers
Glad i own a Toyota. Here in Norway we get 10 years warranty or 200.000 km (124000 miles)
Jeep - front windshield is flat with almost vertical angle. Therefore,always broken, every rock that hits it will chip and break it.
Funny you mentioned the CR-V being reliable when they have a class action lawsuit going for their 1.5L turbo engines found in a large range of their cars including some CR-V's for oil dilution issues. I almost pulled the trigger on one but the engine seems like a real landmine ready to go at any moment. The 2.0 non-turbo seems good but the 1.5 has had many reported failures
I would avoid a turbo at all costs. Every time you press the accelerator, you are shortening the life of the engine.
@@gregnixon1296yup small engine with turbo for daily..is big no.
CVTs are also junk. Turbos are ok with the right engine and proper care. That 1.5L engine from honda is junk.
@@MrSupernova111 If you want a reliable turbocharged car that you can floor it all you and will not break, I highly recommend a car with a port injected turbocharged engine from a Swedish or Japanese automaker. The EJ family is an exception though because the EJ20 and EJ25 are quite frail and known to chew through head gaskets.
2.4 l is the other engine..the turbo is used to increase mpg due to over regulations. the cvt hs done better than other ones. they go for 300 thousand miles unlike most cars. oil dulition is from thr gdi engines ..more green failures..
If you notice the Buick enclave like some other GM products have a roof rack not designed right. Short of running straps through the interior of the car by closing doors on the straps. Reason is they make solid roof racks with no space under the rack itself. To me they are just for show and should never been made at all if they aren’t going to make them right.
The Buick had a lot of problems. GM is junk!
So you can carry your bedbug infested mattress 😂
Haha, exactly
Sold a rav 4 to a husband and wife the husband is a vw mechanic. He said the atlas is one of the worst models always in the shop.
Yes indeed
Love my 2023 Chevy traverse suv.27per gal
Lot power.
"The birds don't really like this vehicle either " 😂 Hilarious
When it comes to turbo engines, the older port fuel injected turbo engines will run laps around most modern direct injected turbo engine in terms of reliability. The 5 and 6 cylinder turbo Volvos are pretty much bulletproof.
Yes yes yes
Excellent information. Thank you.
I wonder if you could make a video regarding the new Land Cruiser Toyota is putting out. 👍🏼
Just hearing the words Buick and turbo scared me, Lol
IM A PROUD MINI VAN DAD … AND I DONT KNOE WHY I DID NOT GET ONE EALIER
SUV NO WORTH IT
Thanks for sharing
The Atlas with the 3.6L is not a bad car. 😊
Toyota has afew lemons in their closet too. I have a Rav4 that stuck in 4WD. The transfer case is junk.
when are VWs going to fix their reputation as, "cars you don't want"?...
Not sure
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You are awesome!👌
Always great information that can't be beat
Wishing "U" and your Family nothing but the best!
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Jeeps actually are pretty reliable. Issue is people heavily mod them and drive them in rough areas. Avoid the turbo models though
BS!
I am glad that GM doesn't put the word "BUICK" on these vehicles! The final year for the GREAT Buicks was the 1976 model year. It has been straight downhill ever since! I only drive TOYOTA now!
Love my Atlas, probably the nicest car I've driven. I feel like the idea that the routine maintenance for these cars is expensive is often blown way out of proportion. Out of the 5 VW's my family members have had within the past decade, they were all pretty pretty straightforward to deal with, and not that expensive to have serviced.
first its a question of the models and the mileage. German VW designs them to not last forever. The higher end Audi's do see more issues than the basic Tiguan and Jetta. The small engines actually do better in long term.
You don't know how bad VWs are until you get a Toyota. 1/3 the maintenance costs over 10 years and 200,000 miles compared to my Jetta.
Our 2021 VW Atlas has operated flawlessly so far up to 60k miles - a terrific car, luxury feel, mid-range price.
Aside from recall issues that get worked out, my atlas has been great. Overall, my VWs have costed me less to maintain than my Honda.
The rabbits, and the air cooled flat 4 beetles and buses are pretty robust vehicles.
I do not agree with on the Volvo XC60.
Many owners do not have much problems with it unless the drive like maniac keep on pushing the car to its limit even Toyota cannot take it beyond the design limits too.
Some Toyota models are also junk . Look at Toyota, they had completely gone silence on TAKATA airbags and unintended acceleration of the past .
Danger poise much more than achieving reliability.
Thanks for the comment
Takata airbags affect most automakers, you name them, Takata probably produced an airbag for them.
Even the birds don't like the Hyundai 😅😂😅
They might be reliable for a few years when bought new but than come the problems shorty after
This Videos makes me think
How many people loosing there money on the long run!!very sad!..
I rather save $$ .up for a very Reliable
Car like Toyota or Honda🔥❤️❤️
Love all your Videos,keep on coming ❤..