ENGINEER EXPLAINS HOW TO DECIDE WHICH CAR TO BUY // 10 KEY FACTORS // GUIDELINE TO HELP YOU DECIDE
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
- In this comprehensive video, Automotive Engineer David Chao explains how to decide which car to buy so that you can maximize value and satisfaction. Specifically, David explains 10 key factors you need to know so that you can make the right decision when buying a new or used car. This guideline can not only save you thousands, but can also improve your ownership satisfaction by ten folds.
Automotive Press is owned and managed by David Koichi Chao, a global expert in the field of automotive evaluation, engineering, and strategy. With over 35 years of engineering experience, David is able to review vehicles from unique perspectives utilizing technical and specialized methods. David is a board member and a director at AJAC (Automobile Journalist Association of Canada).
David is known around the world as an authentic specialist of Lean/Agile Thinking, and travels all around the world to review vehicles and teach latest engineering methods. Born and raised in Japan, David has an engineering degree from University of British Columbia and post-graduate education from MIT and Harvard Business School in Boston.
An incredibly helpful video. David simplifies an emotional decision that most of us feel has a fair amount of anxiety and uncertainty. David is a master teacher. Kudos!
No GDI, unless it also has port injection too. Can use regular gas. If you plan to keep the car a long time, get one without a sunroof. Traditional transmission, no CVT. Buttons for HVAC, not LCD HVAC. Large rims = rough ride, curb rash, more flat prone, heavier, more unsprung weight, worse fuel mileage ... get smallest rims possible.
I agree with all of these points. I will point out that not all modern CVT's are equal.
Agree 100%
I would have said buttons for HVAC not too long ago, but having the LCD HVAC hasn't really been a bother. One, it is automatic. The only thing I really do is to turn the A/C on or off, the rest is automatic. I've had both the larger and smaller rims, but I don't think that a larger rim equals a harsher ride. I do agree that there is a drop in fuel economy and more unsprung weight (this is somewhat dependent on rim quality/design and tire) is likely more in general. I like either the CVT or conventional automatic. The maintenance for each varies, though. I was happy, too, with the DCT automatics I've had.
Avoid JATCO CVT’s. Unfortunately, that’s all Nissans and good number of others.
@@BillLaBrie yes
Thank you so much, David! Hands-down, the BEST pre-purchase car recommendation information/video I have ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot of them, including from big professional organizations, such as consumer reports, AARP, AAA, etc. ,great job !!!!
Glad it was helpful!
That first rule would save most pickup buyers a ton of money. Obviously some people actually need trucks, but most truck owners I know never go anywhere that you couldn't go in a car or softroader, never or rarely tow, and never haul anything that wouldn't fit in the average hatchback.
Even most buyers who actually need some capability often go way overboard. I know people who tow a small boat or pop up camper a couple times a year and buy a full size pickup for it.
Don't EVER forget rule # One ! Thank you for the advice.
Great advice. One issue: Upscale brand dealerships don't always have better service and even if they do, both parts and labor tend to be much more expensive. As you emphasized, life cycle cost is very important and as the old expression states: "It's not the cost, its the upkeep."
You should have given your friend Car Care Nut a shout out when people are doing their research he has the absolute best car reviews. "Some things I like some things I do not like" that is a reviewer you should listen to.
I just went to visit AMD this week... will be posting a video next week where we both collaborated on a specific topic.
I’m in love with my 2022 Toyota Venza because every time I go to the gas station I feel like I’m ripping them off I spend $20 Dollars a week on 89.! I love the outside styling and love the interior only thing I would hope it had the interior space of the RAV4 but, I really don’t stuff that I move around so I really don’t need the extra space.!! I wish they kept on making the Venza but, I thinking of upgrading to the 2024 Toyota Venza Limited because I have the XLE. I’m getting 42.2 miles per gallon and I drive fast everywhere!!! But, I have slowed down because now I want to cheat and try to get 45-48 miles a gallon like I have seen people get with the same car.
Excellent, as always. The most reliable commentator on the internet. Exudes knowledge and class. Thank you, knowledge.
Wow, thank you!
A good reminder to avoid emotion and try to stay focus on practical criteria. I just subscribed and wonder why I haven't seen your channel before because I'm very local to you! Thanks!
I know it's not a big deal with many vehicle owners, but your license plate really matches your Land Cruiser, great choice! Fortunately I have a nice blue license plate that matches my Calvary Blue Rav4 Hybrid.
Also, a lighter color like silver or white works best for hot humid environments. I darker color like black would probably be best for colder climates. And the A/C is very important to me b/c I live in the deep south where it feels like an oven. I used to have a black ram with a crappy A/C and it was miserable. I would have it on full blast the whole time, and it still wouldn't get cold enough.
One of the BEST informative car videos ever!! 👏💯
Car Dealerships keep hiding their inventory trying to create a car shortage so they can raise prices. This is what's ruining Toyota and Lexus and other auto manufacturers
Nonsense, " hide inventory " lol😂 You only pay above msrp if you are impatient
I also will sometimes rent a car for the weekend to see if I like it!!
You didn't listen to yourself and bought the newest land cruiser
He is an Automotive Engineer, he definitely used his knowledge to purchase.....I believe he's advising someone who is not having much info about Cars...
"Practice what you preach."
I guess he doesn't really follow his own advice.
Another thing I see in his advices it's a bit controversial stating to buy a car that retained the value but if one plans on keeping that car for long or real long time then this is absolute irrelevant!!
I would suggest buying any car you like or need but always check the service history and technical reliability any makers as a whole and model that you like and planing to buy.
That is essential and will save lots of headaches and money!
Be safe on the road!🫶👌
@@midwfreig2547 Actually logically speaking, cars that retain value are the ones that are known to be more reliable in the long term than cars that don’t retain value. Unreliable cars don’t retain value!
Thus your statement that if one is looking to keep the car for a long time, then retained value is not important, makes zero sense.
If you’re going to keep a car for a long time, it only makes sense to go for a car that is known for keeping its value, cause by definition, it’s going to be a better long term investment because of its reliability!
We drove the same two vehicles for 18 years. One of the reasons we retired at 55. No wasted money on cars. 1 Toyota and 1 Honda. Sold them both privately to the 1st people that looked at them. Now have 1 Toyota
David, You have compiled a helpful and comprehensive list but in Canada we are still experiencing a shortage of many top models. It seems we are still far away from the traditional balanced market where thorough study and preparation can result in a sensible purchase completed in a timely manner. 🤨
I buy only Toyotas. I’m looking for a new car right now, so this video was very helpful! Thank you for this! (Even though it’s in its first year of production, I’m still considering a Crown Signia!)
Same. Toyota - buy once, cry once! 😂
After 1 month of negotiations, we just bought Toyota Sequoia 2021 TRD PRO Lunar Rock at a great price. Every penny was worthy.
Thanks David. I love the section on Total Cost of Ownership, I expect it's overlooked a lot. Also, I reluctantly agree on you regarding planned long term ownership of EVs. I bought my first EV last year with the intention of owning it for 10-years or so. It's a KIA Niro and the upcoming EV3 looks like its going to handily eclipse my purchase in 2026, the EV3 has better range, better charging rates, addresses many of the things where the Niro just falls short. Still, I put near 50,000km on it in 15-months and still love driving it so I'm not sure I had a choice other than opt for a gas car and replace it after 5-years.
Spot on advice, common sense, and also matches my experience (like point 7, past-present-future experience). I hate it when a manufacturer cannot leave well enough alone. I understand the need to innovate but the cost is a less reliable product (e.g. my Nissan experience from the 80s to today).
Thanks, Great information! I would not have know about vehicle colors regarding upkeep, resale and paint matching! For your next video maybe you can discuss some pointers on getting the best price for that new car. Probably one of the most stressful parts of buying a new car is knowing you didn't overpay :(
I can only afford one vehicle. My Tacoma pickup truck follows the 99/100 rule - 99 trips are ordinary trips and only 1 trip in a hundred are to the home improvement store. Unfortunately, there's no other way for me.
The good news is I paid it off 12 years ago, it currently has a quarter million miles on it, and it's still perfectly reliable.
If your Tacoma was paid off in 2012 then I will estimate it is a 2008 or 2009. If you were trying to economize then I will guess you bought one with the 2.7 engine rather than the 4.0 V6. How close are my estimates?
Such a useful video. I'll keep all of these things in mind before I buy a car! Thank you so much sir!
Reliability for me is most important and pretty simple. K.I.S.S. No complex power train systems: no turbos, no hybrids, no electric vehicles and no CVTs. From there use "consumer reports" or the like to determine reliability. i.e Peugeot vs Toyota
Depends with HEVs. My '12 CT200h is still going strong with 180,000 miles. Probably stick with a Toyota HEV.
Going to be a pretty short list of vehicles, as most, including Toyota are going to turbo 4 cylinders. My Hybrid has no starter, no alternator, and no fan belts to fail ... all these factors should be considered when calculating what is simple or reliable 😊
@Automotive Press: excellent advice on the purchase of a new vehicle. Thank you. Have you ever put a video out on the topic of top tier gasoline and the requirement for some turbocharged engines?
This is solid advice man great job
David, thank you for this very informative video. This is very valuable information.
Thank you very much for your helpful information, you are the best.
We already have the car 🚗 we want...and its fully paid for.
These are good ways to select the next car! Thank you.
This was super helpful. Thanks for doing this.
Whatever you can afford.
Cost is complicated,sometimes for some poeple even iff you pay more over time it allows an easier time per month for a payment therefore maybe allowing you you to get a better vehicle,one of many factors
Thank you for your honest tips 👌. They are all worthy.
Love your reviews.
So basically using all these metrics, the answer....Sienna minivan. Reliable, cheap to buy, most usable space, best ride, cheap to insure. It's not even close folks. Mic drop case closed.
I liked your pt about my owns needs. Despite finally making a decision on my first vehicle purchase over a year ago, I still felt I should’ve made a checklist of all my needs before my purchase. Having said that, I still really like my GX460, and it’s all because of you David! 👍🏼
Any chance that you can review the 2025 Honda Civic Sport touring hybrid hatchback? Or make a comparison with 2025 Toyota Camry XSE trim? Love your content! 🙂
Hey David, actually the #11 and sum up 1-10 would get the 2024 Land Cruiser 😂
Great recommendations joke aside! Thanks
Great video. Very informative. Thanks!
Thank you for all of this information.
Odd that you say green is a hard color to sell. I can see yellow, orange, or purple being a hard sell, but I would think greens and blues are generally pretty well liked.
Regardless, I think when it comes to color and getting something more colorful, the easiest ones to sell are generally bright yet dark/deep. Colors that have a nice bright, saturated color yet with good dark values (something like Mazda's Soul Red, British Racing Green, or Subaru's World Rally Blue) tend to me more agreeable than something lighter or overly bright (like a neon color).
David, excellent ideas about things to consider when purchasing a car. Dealership proximity is important for me. I thinking about the new GMC Acadia but the nearest dealership is 30 miles away. Thank you for making this video.
Excellent advice thank you for the information
As a pover of tech ology, i would never choose a base vehicle over the higher trims. That just leads to years of regret
Very useful things to consider, and excellent advice.
I have a 2020 Camry Hybrid. Im concerned about the hybrid battery crapping out after the 8 year warranty. Would you continue driving till the wheels fall off or sell the car while it still has value? I know camry nameplate has a great reputation but im unsure about the hybrid technology.
First piece of advice. A car depreciates the most in the first three years. So, buy a low mileage 3 year old. 😊
Best to buy within the factory warranty period so likely early lease returns or trade ins.
I buy old beaters and check them visually. In 30 years of buying $500 to $2000 vehicles I haven't had a bad one. I took two cars to pre-purchase inspection and THAT was a waste of time and money. Nitpicking a clunker is crazy because not even the best car in that price point will pass all things. Is it smoking, leaking, running hot....usually a pass for me. I willingly bought a few oil leakers and oil burners. I kept them topped off. No problems usually. Buying an ugly dirty car with dents can save money at purchase and you don't worry about USING it. I do clean my cars and maintain them. I usually sold them for what I had in them or a little above. Buying old used cars gives freedom to drive anything you want. My DMV fees however....lol.
Number one choose Toyota.
Love your your channel David and that you collaborate with Kirk and Car Care Nut.
I normally buy new but am looking at a 2023 Venza or waiting for more 2024's to appear. I have typically kept my vehicles for the long haul and now at 72 worry about rapid changes and costs so, would likely stay with Toyota.....any thoughts?
Thanks
Guelph boy.
My daughter just got a Tiguan and the sales person said it wasn’t complimentary any more on a new one,i said nothing and stared,she got the keys,who the hell would buy a new car without driving it?
Go to a different dealer. Mine allowed us to take one of their demo cars overnight and we put 200 mi on it. Then ordered a new one direct from the factory from the same dealer.
Thanksfor your wise advice.
Good morning, Sir. Your presentation was very informative and made perfect sense. I'm not sure if you answer questions or not due to being a busy man. I currently own a Chevrolet 2017 Cruze Hatchback. I love the car but do uncontrolled circumstances. I'm going to trade it in on a '24 or '25 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Xse. What's your personal opinion on this particular model since you have a vast amount of knowledge on Toyotas? I haven't tested driving the car, but I absolutely love the way it looks similar to the Cruze, only 100% better with all the options and safety features. Please let me know. Thank you -T.
never saw reviews for Outlander Mitsubishi ... what can you say about Outlander Mitsubishi? if you have review that i missed can i have the link thank you 😊
Here it is... ua-cam.com/video/4IFleXU56nQ/v-deo.html
Thanks that was very good info. What about leasing a car would you suggest that over 3-5yrs.
Great video Dave and very timely for myself. I have a 2015 Genesis, great car, but she is approaching ten years old and with 2 kids we never drive it. It’s always the Van. Well know I want to buy something more useful so we get me time out of the van. Going used, been thinking about a lot of these same recommendations but definitely some new considerations. I think I’m down to a 22 GX460 Premium or 2022 Acura MDX Advanced. Trade offs with both. For a second I did debate a new CX-90 or CX-70 but mostly leaning used since I plan to keep for 10 years and want to minimize the unknowns
Hi Engineer, what can you say about the reliability of the newest generation hyundai tucson
Mr. Toyota giving buying advice.
David thanks much. I was wondering based on your advice 2023 Mazda Cx9 vs 2022 Acura MDX or 2022 Lincoln Nautilus which would be best long term.
Thank you for your videos. Could you creata a video which cars are the safest and why? Which brands or types of cars? Which cars have solid metal constructions?
1GR 4Runner Limited FTW 😊
Hey David,
Whats your opinion on the Lexus RX350h and RX500h, im looking at picking one up next month. Whats the better choice and should i get the 2024 or wait another month for the 2025s to come out. Thanks
A very interesting and informative video. Well done!
What do you think about the new 2025 vw jetta. Reliable?
So happy I subscribed
Do you see any issues about purchasing a new 2024 LE Venza since this is the last year of production?
Does PHEV hold its value well in 10 years?
Excellent , very important video good job ❤
Thank you 🙏🏼
I have a 27K miles 2004 VW R32, should I keep it or sell it?
how to figure out the insurance cost?
Thank you for your content.
Great video, Sir!
Thanks for the content
You just said don’t buy first year model! Umm, what’s that you just bought in a hard to re-sell color? Regardless, good advice! I think you are a little too biased towards Toyota, they are not perfect (Tundra recall?), no manufacturer is perfect, yet they all survive because they offer something to a buyer that the other doesn’t.
Great advice.
Before I even watch the video, let me guess, a Toyota or Lexus product, correct?
I hope Toyota one day brings the Hiace to north America. Because of unaffordable housing Toyota would make a killing selling a camper van.
Neighbour got a new mustang EV for $40,000, was $60,000 but dealer blew it out. One minor recall. He has solar panels on roof of house. Electrical bill went up $50 a month. Never buys gas. Drives 2,000km a month short distances. Young a rich. Ditched the EV Kona for a Ford and doesn’t regret it. Says he can’t go back to gas. Hyundai dealer took forever fixing a recall. Horrific dealer network experience.
In the near future, it doesn't matter the brand. Everyone will have trouble selling their gasoline powered cars. Especially the gas hog trucks.
The price of the gasoline will soar as demand decrease.
I'll be leasing the 2024 Tesla model Y in 2025.
My Tesla Cybertruck will be ready by then 😊
So basically u will sell your lc 250 for gx 550 🎉
Rule number 1 is the bottom line.
For the second point, usually higher resell car also has higher purchase price. So if you can get a good deal on a car that has lower resell, it may work for you as well.
Fot example Hyundai VS Toyota, toyota has much higher resell, but sometimes they sell at MSRP or above with dealer addon packages. And Hyundai usually at 7-15% off MSRP with good no addon and more features offered than Toyota. So 5 years later, the total owner cost might be similar.
@@ccyCui You may be missing one important consideration, why is the resale lower on the Hyundai?
@@rightlanehog3151 Within 5 years, everything is covered under warrenty, so no need to worry about fix anything with your own money.
@@rightlanehog3151 Anything wrong should be covered under warrenty under 5 years, so only maintenance cost here.
@@rightlanehog3151 Anything wrong will be covered under warranty within 5 years, so we only considering maintenance cost here.
Tldr = Toyota Corolla hybrid
Buy a used Toyota and not any new short life electronic nightmare cars.
Used cars are selling for as much as new cars right now it’s ridiculous
And lightening likes to total them. Rip 3 year old nice Big GMC. 2 weeks ago.
New vehicles are all overpriced, tech-bloated lower-quality garbage these days with red-flag mechanicals of one type or another (turbo engine, 100% GDI engine, belt/chain design CVT transmission. cylinder-deactivation tech, start/stop tech, etc.). Plus, vehicles keep getting larger & larger here in the USA, which isn't good if you prefer true compacts and/or subcompacts.
Easy for me. Either Lexus or Toyota. I won’t consider anything else.
I would not buy an EV if I wanted to keep a car for 10 days.
Just get a reliable car/engine and cut the crap out. No GDI, no GDI, no GDI !!!!
Haha, this guy gives good advice but NOBODY follows this advice. A car is bought to create a person's "image." If people follow his advice, nobody would buy NEW cars, or SUVs, or sports cars or pickup trucks (except businesses). We'd have small, fuel-efficient cars and minivans. . This guy doesn't follow his own advice; he has an LC500, and SC430 and a Land Cruiser. Because that's what he WANTS to drive. Then, on the margin, he considers the other factors he mentions.
that is so true lol😂, was going to post this if not you😂
He can obviously afford his fleet of cars. His advice is for the vast majority of people whose budget demands the best car for their money
I guess driving fun is not very important to you .
Don’t be foolish
Yep, for some people driving is a hugh factory, and that is why i don't buy Toyotas😂
Driving fun? lol why you even watch this channel lol
@@ccyCui oh I guess you like to drive fast to the body shop 😂😂😂
@@flyboy008 lol i guess you like to drive slow like a turtle.
Just not a new Toyota. Hearing nothing but horror stories about reliability.
lol a new bmw then?
The main thing is make sure to buy a long term reliable truck/SUV there i saved your godarn time?!!
If everyone purchased a car purely with their brain, using critical thinking, then Honda would have sold a lot more Fits/Jazz I'd suggest.
People love buying cars that aren't fit for purpose, pun accidental.
Thanks so much for the good advice.
Good video! Good points and well described.