Toyota Just Killed the Highlander and I'm Mad as Hell

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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  3 місяці тому +17

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  • @fooofis
    @fooofis 3 місяці тому +134

    thank you scotty for letting me bring my car to you! fixed the struts, car drives much nicer!!

    • @denglong7180
      @denglong7180 3 місяці тому +5

      How much he charge you?

    • @fooofis
      @fooofis 3 місяці тому +18

      @@denglong7180 nothing, completely free haha

    • @madmerlot841
      @madmerlot841 3 місяці тому

      New England has been having a bumper crop of potholes. Damage like that isn't surprising lol. 495 is TERRIBLE.

    • @fooofis
      @fooofis 3 місяці тому +2

      @@madmerlot841 495 is absolutely horrible

    • @sesolar5854
      @sesolar5854 3 місяці тому

      Never heard of a quick strut Scotty. Learn something new from you all the time. Thanks!

  • @NoGabagoolForYou
    @NoGabagoolForYou 3 місяці тому +17

    Scotty! The timing for this video is quite interesting, I am getting ready to sell my 2005 V6 Limited Highlander with 250k miles, but it looks and drives like it has half that! Now you’re making me second guess my decision. Thanks for an excellent video!

    • @startrekkindelta
      @startrekkindelta 2 місяці тому

      I used to have an 04’. It was such a great vehicle! 😭💝 I miss it!

  • @mq46312
    @mq46312 3 місяці тому +32

    I got a 2022 V6 before they went to the 4 cylinder.

    • @alanparks7919
      @alanparks7919 3 місяці тому +7

      The newest Highlander I’ll ever own is the ‘22 V6 model. They killed a great car for me with that turbo 4.

    • @KingKong-
      @KingKong- 3 місяці тому +2

      Vw Atlas is worse......2lit turbo🤭🤭🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

    • @2015BLOXXER
      @2015BLOXXER 3 місяці тому

      @@KingKong-the Q7 is the fancy version of your car right?

    • @KingKong-
      @KingKong- 3 місяці тому +1

      @@2015BLOXXER Q7 has better engine options @ higher🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑....VW wants to sell more Audi's ....so they killed their Atlas🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

  • @jessewynne8193
    @jessewynne8193 3 місяці тому +31

    I saw on a UA-camr channel that shows cars that come in for junk or scrap! And a gorgeous 1 owner 77 year old women drove her 2007 Lexus SUV had 265k miles she drove to Arizona from Chicago every other week to see her kids-grandkids
    She junked it cuz the steering would be extremely loose faster you drove! U could turn wheel halfway either way and it will still go straight!
    She said dealer gave her a $4,400 repair estimate and she wasn’t able to pay that. So junked it.
    Well junk yard looked at it and put sway bar links and stable bar and lower/upper control bushing and fixed it for less then $400 and sold it online.

    • @melissasmess2773
      @melissasmess2773 3 місяці тому

      Lesson number one don’t go to the Steelership🍆

    • @Cybersawz
      @Cybersawz 3 місяці тому +11

      So, in other words, they robbed her. Nice.

  • @joecast8761
    @joecast8761 3 місяці тому +12

    Hey scotty, been watching you for quite a while now. And I've learned a lot from you just want to say I appreciate you and what you do. Joe from California Toyota Highlander owner

  • @theycallmemcgyver
    @theycallmemcgyver 3 місяці тому +14

    Just noticed the book “Endurance” on your bookshelf. Amazing story about Sir Ernest Shackleton!

  • @ivoman7
    @ivoman7 3 місяці тому +12

    UA-cam artificially makes 1080p videos run bad. Anyone else noticing that? Was never a problem before. Now it is.

    • @stanmarcusgtv
      @stanmarcusgtv 3 місяці тому +1

      running in 2160p 4k here

    • @monterreycontreras3007
      @monterreycontreras3007 3 місяці тому

      I go with auto recommended witch currently on 720p, is a mechanic channel that’s good enough for me.

    • @stanmarcusgtv
      @stanmarcusgtv 3 місяці тому

      @@monterreycontreras3007 mine is auto recommended too but indicates 2160p 4k

    • @ivoman7
      @ivoman7 3 місяці тому +1

      The concorde had a top speed of Mach 2.02. Hope that helps? @stanmarcusgtv

    • @ivoman7
      @ivoman7 3 місяці тому +1

      UA-cam has also been putting out automated robot-responses. But that's a topic for another conference!!

  • @lanesworld4000
    @lanesworld4000 3 місяці тому +48

    The 3.5 Toyota Highlander is a great midsize SUV. Run forever!

    • @paulahunt3508
      @paulahunt3508 3 місяці тому

      Midsize??

    • @craigfin3222
      @craigfin3222 3 місяці тому +4

      @@paulahunt3508 Yes, midsize crossover for the time. Now that being said, vehicles have gotten bigger and the old Highlanders share a footprint more similar to the current RAV4. So if you gauged it by today's standards. It would be more like a Compact Crossover, like the RAV4 or CRV. However, today's Highlanders would still fall under midsize, though on the lower end. With the Grand Highlander/New Pilot being more close to the American standard of "mid-size".
      You don't get full size until you get to the Sequoia and to be fair, even that is on the lower end of "full-size". Most Japanese manufacturers make smaller vehicles compared to American ones. When it comes to the American brands, you got plenty of full size SUVs. Like the Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon and others.

    • @everydayfun9531
      @everydayfun9531 3 місяці тому

      Amazing crossover truck man use to be body on frame though

    • @cantwealljustgetalong2
      @cantwealljustgetalong2 3 місяці тому

      yessir!

    • @cantwealljustgetalong2
      @cantwealljustgetalong2 3 місяці тому

      ​@paulahunt3508 yeah mid size. what would you call it, compact?

  • @thoughtfulbobcat1872
    @thoughtfulbobcat1872 3 місяці тому +44

    I think Toyota is setting up the market to say, look we tried turbo on trucks it didn't work we have to go back to 6 and 8 cylinder engines in trucks.

    • @jaylefkowitz3408
      @jaylefkowitz3408 3 місяці тому +2

      same as Toyota and EV's they are ramping up more EV because of Tesla sales numbers, Hybrids were the complete plans

    • @Cacklingkameltoe
      @Cacklingkameltoe 3 місяці тому +9

      That's why I bought a '24 4runner with the ole V6. After coming off of a ford ecoboost which needed a 3rd engine in 11 years.

    • @DavidWX877
      @DavidWX877 3 місяці тому +6

      @@Cacklingkameltoe ecojunk more like it.

    • @stephenhanlin2388
      @stephenhanlin2388 3 місяці тому

      @@DavidWX877There are countless examples of those with both motors hitting 2-300K miles.
      Theres a 19 2.7 with almost 500K. My boss pulled my loaded semi (80k lbs) that got stuck with a first gen 3.5. Eco’s are used as oil field vehicles all over the country

    • @J0HN_3_16
      @J0HN_3_16 3 місяці тому +5

      Toyota has moved manufacturing to Mexico and switched to cheap Chinese parts.

  • @chuck5898
    @chuck5898 3 місяці тому +17

    Have an 06 Highlander 3.3 V6 with 256K. Runs like a top, changing timing belt next week. Will be ready for another 100K.

    • @Vincent-ke5zn
      @Vincent-ke5zn 3 місяці тому +1

      No doubt

    • @commander2552
      @commander2552 3 місяці тому +1

      Dude I'm trying to get a 05 highlander that has 193,000 miles. They want $6,900 but I'm trying to talk em down to 6000.

    • @natevanlandingham1945
      @natevanlandingham1945 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@@commander2552is it me or does that still sound high?

    • @natevanlandingham1945
      @natevanlandingham1945 3 місяці тому +1

      I have an 01 3.0L with 301k

    • @kwebb4078bn
      @kwebb4078bn 3 місяці тому +1

      @@commander2552not going to happen especially if it’s a limited.

  • @mikefromvernon
    @mikefromvernon 3 місяці тому +8

    Don't take the bikes away because of a few bad apples. I have an e-bike and love riding an abandoned rail line that was turned into a trail for bikes along a beautiful lake. The other day I stopped to take a water break and an older gentleman did the same on his e-trike. He told me that he thought he would never get back on a bike because he has lost some balance but is now riding with his family, going to a lakeside taco stand etc. He's back out and riding 250-300Km a week. Let him enjoy it may be me sometime in the distance future.

  • @ivoman7
    @ivoman7 3 місяці тому +4

    I saw a straight 8 yesterday. So impressive. I never knew such an engine even existed. Compare that to a Toyota 4 cylinder turbo-charged engine... xD

  • @Acc0rd79
    @Acc0rd79 3 місяці тому +22

    Toyota has shot themselves in the foot the last few years with these smaller engines that no one wanted. They are paying the price now. Toyota of Orlando has lots FULL of their Tundras and Tacomas, no one wants them.

    • @kenshinhimura9387
      @kenshinhimura9387 3 місяці тому

      Um...... I see tons of brand new Toyotas on the road in Florida. Maybe not in Orlando where everyone is poor, but from Tampa down to Sarasota, you will see tons of them.

    • @d.b.cooper8878
      @d.b.cooper8878 3 місяці тому +3

      Financing 1k/mo for 84 months isn’t “rich” it’s called stupid.

    • @peshealy
      @peshealy 3 місяці тому

      i'd bet it more about the sticker price than the engine. They are crazy expensive.

  • @tomjones2348
    @tomjones2348 3 місяці тому +10

    I test drove a late model highlander with a turbo v4. Very weak.

    • @DavidWX877
      @DavidWX877 3 місяці тому +3

      To small of a motor for a large suv wonder how long that little motor will last?

  • @williamf9023
    @williamf9023 3 місяці тому +9

    My sister had that same model Highlander and drove it well over 200k miles before trading it in. It was a great vehicle.

  • @tonydavis9099
    @tonydavis9099 3 місяці тому +4

    Scotty I know you hate Nissan's but, every suv. I'm looking at Honda CRV they have ether a 1.5L 4 cylinder and a turbo charger, or 2.0 L with a hybrid both with a CVT transmission. Toyota Highlander( it has a 4 cylinder motor with a turbo charger, and a 9 speed automatic transmission! My wife loves Subaru Outback, they have a 2.5L naturally aspirated 4 cylinder boxer ( Porsche) boxer motor, I've read that the newer f engine boxers use oil some say as much as 2 quarts between changes, and a cvt automatic transmission. We have decided against the Subaru Outback for sure. The Nissan Pathfinder 2nd yr of the new style, it has a 3.8L V6, and a 9 speed automatic transmission, pathfinder got a worse than average dependability rating, from consumer reports, as well as the Nissan Frontier with a new design also, has a naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 with a 9 speed automatic transmission, also got a worse than average reliability relating from CR. Scotty you just did a segment on a man buying a new Frontier and favored it because of the motor and transmission set up. What do you think about the new designed Nissan Pathfinder compared to the CRV and the Toyota Highlander both received above average dependability ratings in CR, also so did Outback Subaru!

  • @ivoman7
    @ivoman7 3 місяці тому +2

    I disagree with impounding electric bikes. That is theft. It's one thing to put up a speed limit, and charge a fine for a speed limit infraction. It's a whole 'nother deal to take away someone's property for that same infraction. No.

  • @vburget
    @vburget 3 місяці тому +1

    Wife's vehicle is a '15 Highlander with 84k miles. Other than wiper blades (the rear blade lasted until January of '24), the usual lousy OEM tires and air & cabin filters, the only item that had to be replaced was the driver side fog light. Uses no oil between changes and may outlive me, lol.

  • @debjustdeb3543
    @debjustdeb3543 3 місяці тому +1

    I own this exact vehicle. Never gives me a problem.

  • @everydayfun9531
    @everydayfun9531 3 місяці тому +15

    I’m pissed as hell too my 2023 highlander hybrid is having some issues with acceleration and steering…

    • @natevanlandingham1945
      @natevanlandingham1945 3 місяці тому +3

      Should of bought one older than that.

    • @J0HN_3_16
      @J0HN_3_16 3 місяці тому +2

      Toyota is building most vehicles in Mexico now using cheap Chinese parts.

    • @KingKong-
      @KingKong- 3 місяці тому +1

      Toyota makes best hybrids......what exactly is the problem you faced???

    • @J0HN_3_16
      @J0HN_3_16 3 місяці тому +1

      @@KingKong- most expensive but not the most reliable. The Chevy Volt was most reliable.

    • @everydayfun9531
      @everydayfun9531 3 місяці тому +1

      @natevanlandingham1945 I noticed rhe decline in quality my 2021 highlander the gas version wasn't like that yeah it had some minor issues but they really cheaped out on the parts.

  • @E210.JasonIG
    @E210.JasonIG 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi Scotty, I got a 2020 Toyota Corolla SE. it’s got 112,000 miles and runs like a tank. I do my oil every 5000 miles and my trans fluid 35,000 miles. I hope Toyota doesnt replace the 2.0 for a turbo 3 cylinder

  • @KingKong-
    @KingKong- 3 місяці тому +2

    Should buy Honda pilot or Acura MDX for 3.5 lit engine👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

  • @seanb3516
    @seanb3516 3 місяці тому +2

    Sunroofs Allow you to Dump the Heat from Sunshine Much Faster than a Roof With No Hole.
    Having a Remote that Opens All Windows (Honda) really makes this all convenient.

  • @moss7988
    @moss7988 3 місяці тому +20

    Highlanders are notorious for suspension issues. At 80,000 miles on my 2015 XLE, I had to replace all four struts and the front control arms. Perhaps they should avoid using the Camry chassis

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine 3 місяці тому

      Is the Camry also notorious for this? I’d assume not because it’s lighter than the highlander

    • @T3l3MuNd0
      @T3l3MuNd0 3 місяці тому +1

      True. I remember before my Struts got replaced, all 4, when I was driving on the freeway, I swear when the car was driving 70 mph on the freeway, the entire car was Bouncing like a 1964 Chevy Impala with hydraulics

    • @brighter22
      @brighter22 3 місяці тому +3

      Interesting. My 2014 at 96k miles is all original and have had no issues anywhere. Just got back from a 2600 mile trip and the ride is amazing. Burns no oil either.

    • @r90fan1
      @r90fan1 3 місяці тому +3

      175,000 2008 no problems.

    • @kenshinhimura9387
      @kenshinhimura9387 3 місяці тому +8

      That's called regular maintenance dude. 😂. You actually think you can go that many miles and never replace a strut???? Do you also never replace your brake pads?

  • @lpg12338
    @lpg12338 Місяць тому

    My 2008 Highlander V6 has well over 230K miles with the original engine, which runs like new, preventative maintenance is the key.

  • @snowlothar45
    @snowlothar45 3 місяці тому +20

    Next vehicle Toyota will kill off is the 4RUNNER. Better get a V6 in '24 because the '25 gets the turbo 4. Farwell 4RUNNER.

    • @MarkTurner-vs7uc
      @MarkTurner-vs7uc 3 місяці тому +3

      Tacoma,gone. Tundra ,gone. Sienna, gone. Camry. Now junk. What's left to destroy? The corolla and the 4 runner.

    • @everydayfun9531
      @everydayfun9531 3 місяці тому +1

      They already killed the highlander by putting the turbo instead of naturally aspirated

    • @DavidWX877
      @DavidWX877 3 місяці тому +2

      @@everydayfun9531 Turbos are junk and the MPG is no better than the NA. Toyota has lost it.

    • @JennSkywalker.
      @JennSkywalker. 3 місяці тому

      What about the Rav 4s? Did those change too?

    • @JennSkywalker.
      @JennSkywalker. 3 місяці тому

      Hi Scotty, I just wanted to say thank you. You’ve taught me everything about cars, purchasing cars & mechanics. Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new. Most of this stuff doesn’t interest me but I knew I had to start and learn, so glad I found you. God bless.

  • @dude28405
    @dude28405 3 місяці тому +1

    Sadly, I think Toyota is killing Toyota. As a Toyota fan, I would be afraid to buy one nowadays

  • @J0HN_3_16
    @J0HN_3_16 3 місяці тому +2

    Another broke down Toyota which Scottv describes as "really good shape". This Toyota only made it to 150,000 miles. Meanwhile Scotty looks down on GM and Ford vehicles, many of which quietly provide years of reliable service.

  • @kclefthanded427
    @kclefthanded427 3 місяці тому +1

    There's no way to predict reliability on the 2.4 Turbo. Regular scheduled maintenance and 10 years will determine that

  • @TheSprinterVan
    @TheSprinterVan 3 місяці тому +4

    I know Scotty doesn't really like the quick strut but I was wondering if he could point us in the right direction to the best of them?

    • @robertrosicki9290
      @robertrosicki9290 3 місяці тому

      Bilstein and KYB both make excellent suspension components .

    • @robertrosicki9290
      @robertrosicki9290 3 місяці тому

      @Channel99-1 I've got KYB front and back on my 2012 GMC Sierra right now on the brutal roads in northern Canada . Bilsteins on my wife's BMW . The KYBs work very well .

  • @gailjohnson6670
    @gailjohnson6670 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

  • @philhubb5885
    @philhubb5885 3 місяці тому +3

    My '21 subaru wrx only has a 2.0L four banger and it runs great.
    It weighs 900lbs less than a highlander. That may have something to do with it.

    • @cantwealljustgetalong2
      @cantwealljustgetalong2 3 місяці тому

      its way more than 900 pounds lighter a WRX is like 2800 pounds a highlander is like 5000 pounds

  • @charlesmiller8672
    @charlesmiller8672 3 місяці тому +9

    Glad I bought the 2022 v6

  • @ladas1106
    @ladas1106 3 місяці тому +7

    Massachusetts car repair shops are the shadiest on Earth.

    • @haroldbeauchamp3770
      @haroldbeauchamp3770 3 місяці тому

      Apparently you've never had the pleasure of experiencing a shop in Mexico. Not only do you get your problem unrepaired, but you lose a few things that used to be on your vehicle as well.

    • @acgsmith5937
      @acgsmith5937 3 місяці тому

      @@haroldbeauchamp3770 Why do you think everybody is crossing the border? Better repair shops.

  • @andyblank4157
    @andyblank4157 3 місяці тому +31

    Toyota will lose many customers if they don’t turn it around.

    • @FM-gv7sb
      @FM-gv7sb 3 місяці тому +5

      I'm personally thinking of maybe buying a Nissan Frontier or a Pathfinder. Or I might go with Mazda since they still use naturally aspirated engines and still have a manual transmission in the 3.
      But the real culprits are the politicians who have placed unreal emission standards. But I also blame car companies for not doing more to push back against the emission regulations.
      For those wondering, no, I do not believe that humans are contributing to climate change in any significant way and neither do the politicians or they wouldn't be buying up beachfront properties and the big bankers with millions on the line wouldn't be handing out mortgages for beach front commercial property.

    • @Deadcntr
      @Deadcntr 3 місяці тому +4

      I don't know anyone who is happy with their decision to buy a Nissan suv.

    • @haroldbeauchamp3770
      @haroldbeauchamp3770 3 місяці тому +2

      They lost my wife and I. When my lease was up on my 2021 Tundra, I gave up on them. The same spec Tundra was over 20k more than what I paid for mine.

    • @upml8328
      @upml8328 3 місяці тому +1

      Buy naturally aspirated Lexus then

  • @calvinevans8305
    @calvinevans8305 3 місяці тому +2

    4:01 I would check where the strut bolts to the control arn/knuckle and check the wheel bearings too.

  • @teagreen2220
    @teagreen2220 3 місяці тому +9

    Starting 2025, there will be no normal small automobile engines available in any automobile under $40k. The last one is the current RAV4 2.5 liter with an 8 speed automatic transmission. All these new models are turbocharged and completely unreliable past 100k miles. Good luck to us Scotty!

    • @DavidWX877
      @DavidWX877 3 місяці тому

      @Channel99-1 No point in buying a Toyota anymore with all this small motor turbo crap that won't last.

  • @dcx1169
    @dcx1169 3 місяці тому +4

    My 04 handling was whack when i bought it. Quick struts on all 4 with new tires and it rides like new!

  • @truenorth179
    @truenorth179 3 місяці тому

    I have a couple of those turbo 4s, in Lexus NX vehicles. One a 2015 with some miles on it. I wondered about this engine but so far everything's ok. According to Toyota the 3.5 V6 is too heavy and too fuel inefficient, so it has to go. Scotty, you gotta believe here, they must know what they're doing..

  • @isaace.6157
    @isaace.6157 3 місяці тому

    Got a 2005 Highlander V6 that has 298,000 miles on it. Most recent fix I had to do was change the alternator. It's been an amazing car otherwise, though I feel the transmission is slowly giving way. Here's hoping I get the miles I need from it before it says it's farewell 😂

  • @jimmatzek5895
    @jimmatzek5895 3 місяці тому

    Have an 06 Tacoma. Been great to me. Hate they have changed the engines across the board. I think they could have competed without moving to turbo everything..... Hopefully they will come to their senses

  • @BiffCantrell-gz1bk
    @BiffCantrell-gz1bk 3 місяці тому

    That design was 01 to 07 I think, long, long time for the same look. I've rarely seen one with body panel rust, but the undercarriage is like the Tacomas, frequent rust underneath...

  • @smplfy
    @smplfy 3 місяці тому

    I sat in a 2024 Highlander recently and I think they made the right decision. The lines of site just keep getting worse.

  • @komradkolonel
    @komradkolonel 3 місяці тому

    I would take that 3.3 V-6 in a heart beat over a turbo four even if that V-6 is an interference engine. Just change the rubber timing belt every 80-100,000 miles or whenever it starts to get some small cracks in it.

  • @deantebritton
    @deantebritton 3 місяці тому

    I have an 04 and it's at 200k. My suspension is also rattling and will need the tie rods replaced soon. Asking for the timing belt to be changed as well

  • @dominickgiannotti
    @dominickgiannotti 3 місяці тому +3

    Shoot and I’m in the market for one. What’s the best year?

    • @everydayfun9531
      @everydayfun9531 3 місяці тому

      The 2022 highlander with the V6 is bullet proof and is the last best highlander quality they have my 2023 highlander has some issues now especially the hybrid version with the steering and accelerating

  • @marianeudorf7524
    @marianeudorf7524 3 місяці тому +1

    I would like your opinion on the new 24 Toyota Corolla. Is this a reliable car. I’m a senior and I need a small car. Thank you

  • @Drewcardello
    @Drewcardello 3 місяці тому +1

    If I was to buy a new car it would be electric or hybrid, they have much more pep and less strained than these crappy low-displacement turbocharged engines.

  • @TheLottoCaliGirls
    @TheLottoCaliGirls Місяць тому

    I’m looking to get one for my son 120k Toyota Highlander 2002 seems it sat for a while

  • @kugangles9860
    @kugangles9860 3 місяці тому +1

    They'll probably replace it with a turbo edition and it will eat crank bearings like the Tundra dose.

  • @providentpathfinders219
    @providentpathfinders219 3 місяці тому +1

    5VZ-FE 416,189 miles…..

  • @eskieman3948
    @eskieman3948 3 місяці тому

    I'd be happy to find a Highlander like this one for a sane price. Wouldn't think twice about doing the work Scotty recommended - git 'er done!

  • @ShaneJMcNair
    @ShaneJMcNair 3 місяці тому

    On Mackinac Island, a speeding ticket on your bike goes against your driving record. Only park officials can have electric bikes, and everyone else is peddlers. It works, too!

  • @JohnECanuck
    @JohnECanuck 3 місяці тому

    He doesn’t like 4 cylinder turbo propelling heavy vehicles.
    Aren't Mercedes-Benz Sprinters 4 cylinder turbos?
    Sorry for going off topic in a Scotty clip.
    Looking at Ram van instead of Sprinter..due to engine.

  • @craigbeaven8445
    @craigbeaven8445 3 місяці тому

    You do have to get the "top of the line parts " for it to work rite !!!

  • @Brsrafal
    @Brsrafal 3 місяці тому +1

    04 no rust original belt wow

  • @gazzafloss
    @gazzafloss 3 місяці тому

    On the ball Scotty, straight onto the problem. Other mechanics, you pay while they play...

  • @rickteeden8656
    @rickteeden8656 3 місяці тому

    Diehard Toyota owner here and I love my 2021 Tacoma Sport. However, I cannot get over how far and how fast Toyota has fallen by switching to these stupid turbo engines and all the recalls as a result of doing so.

  • @TwoPair72
    @TwoPair72 3 місяці тому +2

    Really thought about picking one up. Hard to find a Regular Highlander. Guess they are going to build more Grand H's. Bad thing is, it's heavier and the turbo tends to struggle. They won't "bump" it up for MPG, reliability and you can run 87 in it reasons. Toyota also has the service plan fees after the free trial is done. This is why Nissan and Honda still have their six's. Could they use a little more refinement and power, yeah. They are still smoother than a turbo four.

  • @modus_operandi2508
    @modus_operandi2508 3 місяці тому +4

    Sorry you have to hear this Scotty but.........RIP Toyotas underwear 😢😢

  • @bcjammer87
    @bcjammer87 3 місяці тому

    The Grand Highlander that replaced looks beautiful and would be perfect if it had a V6 or V8. Instead it has a junk turbo 4 and hybrid. So ridiculous.

  • @robskyle
    @robskyle 3 місяці тому

    2010 limited- just turned 260k miles

  • @robertc7531
    @robertc7531 3 місяці тому +3

    Have 07 highlander 206000 still going strong knock on wood

  • @bennettcom
    @bennettcom 3 місяці тому +4

    48 miles an hour?!?!?!?!? Wow!

  • @robertclark6656
    @robertclark6656 3 місяці тому +1

    Just gave my daughter-in-law our 2013 limited Highlander with 145k miles. Wife love the Highlander so we went out and bought a 2024 limited with the 4-cylinder Turbo. Of course wanted the V6 but that was not an option. Car drives a little sluggish but I'm now worried about reliability. Heard Scotty say something about getting filings in the main bearings during the manufacturing proces. 2013 had ZERO issues.

    • @everydayfun9531
      @everydayfun9531 3 місяці тому

      Shoulda got your wife a 2022 highlander with a v6 engine man

    • @robertthomas1569
      @robertthomas1569 3 місяці тому

      Ida gave her the new one. Old ones better

  • @renkhachatoorian302
    @renkhachatoorian302 3 місяці тому

    I think if the manufacturer wants to see the cars on the road for a long time, they need to make them with manual transmission.

  • @67NewEngland
    @67NewEngland 3 місяці тому +2

    - Scotty I’ve seen you bash quick struts and I’ve seen you use quick struts in your Texan driveway. I believe KYB was your preference.

  • @davinp
    @davinp 3 місяці тому +1

    Even if you don't use your sunroof much, you should open it in the winter in order to make sure it isn't leaking and clean

  • @boatbound3300
    @boatbound3300 3 місяці тому

    A longer wider RAV4 would be a good seller

  • @kevincoones4368
    @kevincoones4368 3 місяці тому

    Hi Scotty
    If i could drive. And i needed springs. i buy the complete assembly from Toyota.

  • @brjones27
    @brjones27 3 місяці тому

    "The bad people ruin it for the good people..." Yep, until nobody is allowed to do anything anymore.

  • @kirkpackard594
    @kirkpackard594 3 місяці тому

    I have an 08 Solara 3.3 and all my research showed it is a non interference motor. It is due for a belt but I haven't been in a hurry. Am I wrong???

  • @notyourtypicalchad6778
    @notyourtypicalchad6778 3 місяці тому

    I agree with you, Scotty. I bought a NEW 2022 GMC Canyon crew cab with the V6 over a 2023 model last year because in 2023 you could only get a 4 banger turbo or a 4 banger diesel turbo...no more v6. I was also looking at the new Toyota Highlanders but same problem...four banger only. Heck no. I want nothing to do with a turbo 4 cylinder cars being shoved down our throats. I loved our old 2005 Highlander with the V6, but only having the 4 banger was a no-go for me. We put about 189,000 miles on it and sold it to a family friend who needed a first car for their daughter. Did her great until she wrecked it. So yeah, I'll buy a used car with a v6 or v8 over these new overpriced four banger turbos. Ford and GM turbo vehicles are a definite NO WAY buy for me.

  • @stevencole7331
    @stevencole7331 3 місяці тому

    I don't think Toyota makes timing belts

  • @craigbeaven8445
    @craigbeaven8445 3 місяці тому

    Allways swap the strut as an assnmbly , Been doing this stuff for many years now , unless there are are other issues with the suspension system ...

  • @robs5855
    @robs5855 3 місяці тому

    I had a Highlander. Reliable but a very cheap interior. Surprising for a Toyota.

  • @jessewynne8193
    @jessewynne8193 3 місяці тому +2

    Brother had a 02 Pontiac gran AM GT
    And one day the driver side dropped and was sitting on top of the tire!
    Next day it looked normal. Tells me he picked up his friend and the pass side dropped down. 😂
    I pop hood and noticed the hood in middle ish was bending up!
    The top of the strut tower rotted out so the struts were pressing on bottom of hood!
    Had to weld new sheet metal but struts were fine!

  • @Highlander-s5p
    @Highlander-s5p 3 місяці тому +1

    only issues with my 05 Highlander is the electronics , such as failing windows horn cruise control roof window , otherwise the car runs magnificent .

    • @santaclause2875
      @santaclause2875 3 місяці тому

      Yes, Highlanders are very similar to Dodge's, Chryslers, when it comes to electronics and the electrical system in general. Very problematic.

  • @mnj1tdk12
    @mnj1tdk12 3 місяці тому

    Have an 06 Japan made Highlander with 305k miles. Feel trapped in it bc it won't die...

  • @hectorrodriguez3244
    @hectorrodriguez3244 3 місяці тому +2

    I have a 2012 Scion TC and the A/C is acting up strange. When in idle; it blows hot air but if I accelerate above 2,000RPMs without moving the car the it blows old air. I also noticed the fans aren’t moving a lot of air. The car doesn’t overheat at all even in the summer. What would be the first thing to do? Is the compressor bad? I don’t see any leaks. Switches maybe? The blower went bad (only working on HI) and I replaced it. The car has 100k miles. Thanks

  • @iREALmedia
    @iREALmedia 3 місяці тому +10

    TOYOTA IS CHEAP!!! I broke the Tacoma tail light yesterday by walking into the back of the truck accidentally, with my body. I checked the plastic is PAPER THIN!!!

    • @slalomking
      @slalomking 3 місяці тому

      You must be really tough

  • @stevehardingham1121
    @stevehardingham1121 3 місяці тому +7

    Bullet proof. Treat it right it’ll serve you well. I have the 3.3 Camry and a 3.3 Sienna. Both over 185miles on them. Runs and sounds like it just came from factory. Purrrrrrrr

    • @haroldbeauchamp3770
      @haroldbeauchamp3770 3 місяці тому

      185 miles huh? You drive that to church next door and home?

  • @BabakPA
    @BabakPA 3 місяці тому

    Toyota just about killed every truck and suv in their entire line up! Thanks Scotty

  • @GlennLaycock
    @GlennLaycock 3 місяці тому +1

    v6 for turbo-4 ... we forgot why that was a bad idea .. so we are doing it again.

  • @lordblackeagle4111
    @lordblackeagle4111 3 місяці тому +1

    I wish I knew about the drainage for the sun roofs 10 years ago. I didn't know why I was having water leakage. I could have cleaned it out. Now I don't have that vehicle anymore.

  • @LuanAchebe
    @LuanAchebe 3 місяці тому +22

    *Amazing video, you work for 40yrs to have $1M in your retirement, meanwhile some people are putting just $10K into trading from just few months ago and now they are multimillionaires*

    • @napoleonollis7247
      @napoleonollis7247 3 місяці тому +1

      YES!!! That's exactly her name (Andrew Louis Stella) so many people have recommended highly about her and am just starting with her 😊from Brisbane Australia🇦🇺

    • @elvismozie4697
      @elvismozie4697 3 місяці тому +1

      Hello how do you make such monthly?? I'm a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down 🤦‍♀️of myself because of low finance but I still
      believe in God

    • @paulahunt3508
      @paulahunt3508 3 місяці тому +2

      WHY has Scotty’s video about a Toyota Highlander, ended up being about financial strategies? GO away, and make your own video.

    • @haroldbeauchamp3770
      @haroldbeauchamp3770 3 місяці тому +3

      @FredLincoln-pp1dy Yes! I remember that one time Andrew Louis Stella took a huge dump in McDonald's and it stunk so bad they had to close the restaurant. There's a reason they call him the Big Dump.

    • @jasongriffith2431
      @jasongriffith2431 3 місяці тому

      I'm favoured, $60K every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America,, all thanks to Ms Louis Stella 😊🎉

  • @jimmurray8483
    @jimmurray8483 3 місяці тому

    This guy can't go a day without making a video

  • @theShutUpShop
    @theShutUpShop 3 місяці тому

    Are KYB quick struts lower quality?

  • @MrBuckeye63
    @MrBuckeye63 3 місяці тому

    I wonder what the crooked mechanic thought when he saw this video?

  • @NormanStansfield1
    @NormanStansfield1 3 місяці тому

    Wow. Scotty is bashing Toyota and in a recent video he is praising some guys Audi!
    As far as German brands from most reliable to least 1. BMW 2. Porsche (slipping lower) 3. Mercedes (if the AC breaks it is $10K and they break). 4. VW (pretty awful - the diesels were okay) 5. Audi - the least reliable German brand.
    Most reliable Japanese brand? Maybe Mazda. They have made great progress. Oddly, I think Mitsubishi has improved to the point they are close to Honda and Toyo.

  • @keithrodgers1030
    @keithrodgers1030 3 місяці тому

    Why oh why has Toyota killed this excellent design ? It's one of the best selling vehicles and they messed with it ?

  • @jacobstrouble6631
    @jacobstrouble6631 3 місяці тому +5

    Toyota is that brand when you want a new car but can't justify it because your old one still works but you hate looking at it.

    • @haroldbeauchamp3770
      @haroldbeauchamp3770 3 місяці тому +1

      You must not be from the Midwest. GM vehicles take that honor, or shame.

  • @chubbytx1042
    @chubbytx1042 3 місяці тому

    18 wheeler's have turbo that's not the problem

  • @dogdooley4495
    @dogdooley4495 3 місяці тому +2

    I have the 2006 hybrid version of that same car with the same 3.3l engine. The 3MZ-FE is a great engine.

    • @joeslish-p1p
      @joeslish-p1p 3 місяці тому

      my solara has one 128 thousand no oil burning and runs great, did change the belt at 100 thousand

  • @fromthebackofmymind
    @fromthebackofmymind 3 місяці тому

    Reviews scare people into trading in a good vehicle before the urban myth occurs.

  • @michaelwilliamson9605
    @michaelwilliamson9605 3 місяці тому

    A new Kilmer-ism..."wiggle and woggle"

  • @Modeltrainscarsstereos614
    @Modeltrainscarsstereos614 3 місяці тому +1

    It’s still around it’s just not as quiet and refined as it used to be

  • @icare7151
    @icare7151 3 місяці тому

    Toyota is doing the same stupidity as GM did in the 1980s.

  • @golferpro1241
    @golferpro1241 3 місяці тому +3

    I got the 3.3 in my Lexus. Great engine! 21 years old…just keep driving