The overworked and downsized engines are the Achilles heel of Toyota and many other companies, but consumers and manufacturers never wanted these. They are a result of government bureaucracy and CAFE regulations. Stop this and let car makers make the vehicles we want!
Totally agree here. I get having SOME regulations, you know simple things like don’t dump oil in rivers lol. But it has gotten out of hand and I fear the industry is going to be beat into submission of turbocharged everything and things simply won’t last. Always a pleasure to see your comments my friend. -Brandon 🤙
It’s not just CAFE; it’s motoring journalists too. Turbos are fine if they’re used they way they were intended but too many car journalists demand instant throttle response in any gear so you need to increase the complexity with variable geometry, duel scroll or sequential turbo changing. For most of the 80s and 90s you had journalists constantly whining about turbo lag which was only an issue for normal drivers a tiny percentage of the time. If these trucks had old fashioned turbos on them they’d get decent mileage, still put out good power AND they wouldn’t be so highly stressed. There are plenty of old turbocharged saabs, Audis and Volvos out there with half a million miles on them because at the time we accepted turbo lag as a matter of fact. The agenda is being driven by an unnecessary technological standard from people who should know better.
one of the few good things about being south american is that we dont get most of those things, our corolla still comes with a 170hp 2 liter NA 4 pot and a 5 speed manual as standard, interior looks old but by mercosur standards its pretty good, same can be said about most mercosur made toyota products
EPA regulations will get even worse. But the time frame is the problem also. Like they are forcing everyone to make EVs in a short time. It’s a problem. Toyota knows this that’s why they take time and still insists to use hybrid for a time because small, powerful and efficient engines can be developed. But then that won’t do much, since the EV push is going hard. In the end we get CVTs, turbos and other things.
Bryan, it is certainly part of it. What I don't get and maybe you have an answer to it, but why can other brands get away without turbocharging and dong CVTs? I mean look at the 5.7 Hemi or some of Kia's line up. Naturally aspirated and non-CVT's...I feel like this problem is super complex and I hope we can see a shift in the market. What do you think brother? -Brandon 🫡
I believe the EPA regs are based on the entire manufacturer's lineup and how the cars are categorized. Pickup trucks have fewer regulations/loopholes. The super efficient, high-strung engines are to improve the manufacturer's average MPG. Ford is doing the same with Ecoboost.
The 3.4 is failing because bad bearings, not emissions regulations, not bad turbos. The EPA isn’t to blame for Toyota’s trash engineering. Other manufacturers have producing reliable turbocharged engines for years.
@@A-BombEnergy mazda doesn’t have a single CVT in their current lineup and their only turbocharged engine right now is the inline 6 used in the CX70/90 which is meant to be a bargain BMW X series
The issue here is that we’re asking too much of our cars. As an engineer, when I get a design brief, the ones which work the best consist of clear concise instructions. Instead we’re engineering cars nowadays which have to do so many things well/perfectly that it’s impossible not to have issues. I actually blame car journalists for the turbo problems. Back in the 80s and 90s, turbos were simple pieces of tech very similar to the ones you’d find in a semi truck. You’d accept the shortcomings for the better fuel economy and improved power; more oil changes, turbo lag etc. But for the entire time journalists whined about turbo lag and increased maintenance so manufacturers responded by developing more complex turbos and engine management systems while trying to keep NA service intervals. The public never demanded this stuff; most don’t need instant throttle response in all gears or ludicrous power levels but motoring journalists pushed this agenda to the point where something which was supposed to improve fuel economy became ubiquitous. The irony is that today the same journalists get really excited driving 80/90s turbo charged cars *because* of the turbo lag! And this is the same with other aspects of modern cars. We expect electronic systems we could only dream of 10 years ago, it’s nearly impossible to buy a car without air conditioning which again adds weight and complexity. So if the best of them, Toyota, are struggling to meet these standards, I can’t blame them. As a buying public, maybe it’s time to start demanding simpler lighter cars otherwise they’re going to continue getting more expensive and less reliable.
Brother, well said here. I can't imagine what it must be like to be handed a list of requirements from the top and they expect everything to be cheap and perfect. You bring an interesting perspective here too with not only being an engineer but also pointing out what car journalist were saying/doing. I didn't know that from a historical perspective, you would think that companies would understand that most auto journalists don't speak for everyone and thats because they USUALLY are enthusiast and with me being an enthusiast, my preferences are crazy different than the general public. I have heard the argument for less techy and more simple cars. Initially, I thought that was silly because the public is always whining about wanting more...but as time progresses and the evolution of cars becomes more techy, the pendulum is swinging hard to less tech. Here is an example, I wanted a super base model VW Jetta to run deliveries for my company. The most base model one has more tech than my almost every car produced in 2016. Like crazy amount. Radar & lane keep for example. Thank you for sharing this comment with us, its very appreciated and it deserves more reads. -Brandon 🫡
We had those. I have one of the last ones, a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage. But now it's discontinued because a perfectly adequate car got bashed for fun by idiots. America doesn't need 300+whp to get to work every day FFS.
@@Whatshisname346 sorry im not sold, I see basic stuff breaking on cars today that didnt break before in addition to the tech. Turbos or forced induction is old technology, today’s engines are just not being built for turbo duty. Just watched a guy pull a 500hp 4.0 litre twin turbo V8 apart and i believe the con rods were not forged. Then you timing chain driven water pumps thats are thousands to replace if they don’t take out the motor first. At lot of crappy engineering and cheap parts out there.
Bold title. I think Toyota will be generally fine, they just need to be more reliable than the average Kia/ Hyundai/ Nissan. The general population still thinks there's a massive quality difference.
Wrong they have no idea how to design software and EV manufacturing. Too much in DEBT and have not made anything new in 20 YEARS. They lost the sales in China and Tesla is wiping them out
Bold title yes. But is it that far off? I do agree though, they will be fine but my fear is that they will stoop to the level of other manufacturers…which as of the present situation, it seems like it might be happening… but totally agree with the general population statement. Thanks for watching brother, I hope you liked it. Anything I can do better? -Brandon
the video didn't talk about the engine issues in the GR86, nor the very recent GR Corolla controversy, where 2 GR Corollas have their engine suddenly explode with only normal use yet Toyota in both cases Toyota didn't want to honor the warranties, so there's that
@@AndrewYac Performance vehicles are a niche market so Toyota probably thinks it can slide by with minimal brand impact; its the SUV/Truck issues that may become a significant problem FAST.
Turbos are great, if you don't plan to keep the vehicle for long and want to essentially put your engine on steroids. Because that is what it is, you are forcing your engine to achieve something it cannot naturally achieve on its own power. Plus, I have never seen a modern day Turbo engine with 300k or 400k miles on it.
Craig, this is a solid point. Turbos have been around for a hot minute and I personally haven't seen any with high miles, like literally none and I am always looking at cars for sale online. I'll never understand people who vehemently defend the usage of them for the masses. Remember the times when we just worried about replacing transmission potentially? Now its transmission AND turbo. You think this is just another fad? -Brandon 🫡
@@ClockworksOfGL Not at all trying to be abrasive here but a turbo diesel is SO MUCH different than a gasoline turbo. Diesels operate at lower temps, which is less stress and not only that, the fuel they use offers more lubrication to components. Then there is combustion factor compared to diesel vs gasoline. There is a reason they work so well on larger vehicles that are diesel but gasoline is a completely different animal. Its why there are diesel mechanics and normal mechanics. Just food for thought there man, I am not an expert. -Brandon
Yes, this is true. Toyota owns a lot of the companies that manufacture their parts. It’s part of their lean production model. I hope you liked the video. Did you see anything I can do better my friend? -Brandon 🫡
I sat in a 2021 CH-R yesterday. I have to say, that the interior is comparable to a Dacia. Dacia being possibly the cheapest and most bottom of the barrell car brand. This speaks a lot about Toyota's goals and cost-cutting measures.
Aaron, its pretty sad isn't it? I have some friends in the Middle East and a lot of them tell how cheap the interiors are as well. Its honestly the biggest complaint a lot of new Toyota owners have. I would understand it if they mechanics were rocking and rolling but a cheap interior and poorly made motor really doesn't help the brand. I think Toyota will change here soon though, fan boys are starting to complain...you know its bad when that happens. Thanks for commenting Aaron. If you spotted or noticed anything I can do better, please let me know. -Brandon 🫡
Ehhhh I care...Its where I spend the majority of the time and it needs to inspire me and make me feel good about the purchase. But I also view cars as functional pieces of art and reliability is important but I want both lol...-Brandon 🫡
Yes my friend, it is an unfortunate situation occurring and I’m not sure why they keep placating. Especially since we all know turbos don’t actually provide much better mpg lol 😂. You think it’s a scam? Also, good to see you again brother. Love the Pitty in the picture. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy That statement is markedly false. The issue is the average lemming cannot stem their temptations to drive inefficiently with a turbocharger. Do not get it twisted. In all 3 scenarios where I had a turbocharged car over a larger NA 4 cylinder, the turbo always did far better when you try to do so. You will be hard pressed to return 40mpg out of a scion IQ with even a tiny 1.3L. Yet a civic 1.5 turbo can easily yield 43mpg on average with my foot and a 6 speed. Can you also plummet down to 28mpg on the same motor? yes. Most people who ham-fist their driving will only ever see 30mpg with the same civic. But it isn't worse.
What’s your thoughts on Honda? I know they had a similar dip in reliability in the late 2010s and early 2020s, due to turbos and brand new engines being brand new, but do you think Honda’s reliability will recover? Do you think that Honda’s hybrids, Atkinson engines, and DOHC V6 engines will be reliable? Do you think Honda makes reliable CVTs and 10-speed autos?
I think Honda makes probably the best engines on the planet. I don't like the turbo's they are putting in there though...I think most of what Honda makes is reliable BUT the CVT's aren't the best. I have a friend who had the CVT in a 2022 (I think, might be 23) and his CVT went out after 20k miles. He told me it was a common issue with Honda CVT's. I can't speak with authority though on their CVT's, just from what I have heard. What do you think my friend? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy CVTs in general tend to be less reliable than other types of transmissions, but the big question for Honda’s CVTs is how reliable are they relative to other current CVTs (Nissan/Mitsubishi JATCO, Subaru Lineartronic, Hyundai/Kia IVT, GM CVT, Toyota DirectShift)? The other big question is how their hybrids are holding up, because even though their current design has been around since 2014, these hybrids have been in relatively low production until 2023, which coincided with tweaks to the Atkinson engine. Around this timeframe, the V6 engine also got tweaked to replace VTEC and SOHC with VTC and DOHC. These new engines have had some issues, albeit not as severe as the 1.5t, and some of them already have an identified root cause, so the big question is whether these are teething issues that typically come with new designs or if they are design issues? My opinion overall is that it remains to be seen how reliable Honda’s new designs will be compared to current competing designs, but I think they are off to a start with recovering reliability, as exemplified by them phasing out the turbo from the economy Civics in favor of hybrids. Hopefully your friend’s failed CVT was attached to a turbo, which would imply that maybe that CVT could have been better off with a less powerful 2.0NA engine, because generally, transmissions should fare better when paired with weaker engines due to having to deal with less load.
@@A-BombEnergyokay, this comment you’ve made here just proved me something. You are just biased with Toyota. From what I have read so far. The whole video was pinning Toyota and making it a bad company or the villain when stallentis is making bad products. Toyota with its sub division Lexus are ranking first and second in reliability so far. Man, I used to trust you. You sold me with this one. Toyota is a giant anything that happen everyone will see. With Honda few will care.
Honda has lost it’s way. They had a huge dip with Honda Acura lineup and just recently bringing back their core philosophy but a lot of loyal Honda fans have moved on to different brands.
Boxoffisa. Dude, you are literally the most biased person I have ever met with Toyota. Do you think I don't see all your comments? You are literally waging an all out defensive campaign for a company that doesn't care about you or know you exist. Do you seriously think I dislike Toyota? How many times do I need to say that I want Toyota to improve and the only way to do that is to point out mistakes so they can be corrected. This is how business improve. This is how humans improve. Calm down. Also, don't trust me. Do your own research. NEVER take someones word on the internet, always come to your own conclusions by doing your own legwork. I can only show you what i've done. Chill dude. You only liked the channel because I didn't point out Toyota, you were happy when I was crushing American brands (which they deserve). Always have an open mind. Always. -Brandon 🫡
You completely left out a huge aspect on why Toyota is going with turbos. The biggest reason is Gov't regulation. The EPA is forcing manufacturers to become more emission and fuel efficient.
Government regulations are made by people who don't communicate with people who know what they're doing like engineers and mechanics. That's what's ruining the car industry.
Man I have commented about this many times. He has been so good, but with this video himself can be an example that no one can be at their best forever. EPA and forcing automotive manufacturers into making EVs has been a problem.
Its for sure part of it but what I don't get is how other brands aren't following suit. So the argument of regulations can only go so far. But to a certain degree, we are both correct in my opinion. Look at RAM, they are still rocking the 5.7. Its so complicated at times and I wish there was a point blank, black and white answer. What I do know is that Toyota didn't have to go this route and it feels really rushed...like really rushed. So something weird is going on and I hope this video maybe helps give some answers. We all naturally try to have "The Answer" but idk if we ever will tbh. Regardless, thank you for commenting because you are partially correct and I enjoy engaging in this dialogue. -Brandon 🫡 P.S. Nice EBR in your photo. My last deployment I wanted to take one so bad but ended up taking stuff of German origin 🫣
I’ve been waiting for this one!! My first car was a 1999 Toyota 4Runner with the 3.4L V6, it had 193,000 miles and I paid just over $4000 for it. Now about 5 years later, it’s sitting right around 264,000 miles, and I’ve beat that poor thing to hell. Countless off-road trips, multiple times going speeds in excess of 40MPH through mud pits, and sliding around in parking lots for hours on end in the snow. I even hit a deer with it traveling at a speed I won’t disclose and a couple of days after that, I had myself and 4 other people in the car going up the hill on I-70 in Colorado when the radiator exploded. The collision with the deer tweaked the core support just enough to put stress on the radiator and it finally let go on that highway. We all watched the temp gauge rapidly go higher and higher, and by the time we were at a section on the highway with a shoulder to pull off onto, the needle was as high as it could physically go. Even after all that abuse, the only “major” repairs I’ve had to do to it are replace both driver side wheel bearings, rebuild the rear drive shaft, and after the deer replace the driver side fender and radiator. (Had to do multiple alternator and starter replacements because of those mudding trips but what else are you gonna expect?) Even after that catastrophic overheating on I-70, all I had to do was swap in a new radiator and coolant and it was like it never happened. It’s still on its original engine and transmission. It’s a true shame to see Toyota fall this hard, as I used to be a huge fan of their vehicles. The new generation is just boring, the interiors are (in my opinion) atrocious, though Toyota was never particularly great in that aspect. The new twin turbo V6’s they’re putting in the Tundra’s and Sequoia’s are a joke, and the Tundra’s actually play a V8 sound through the cabin speakers as you’re driving it. Not sure if the Sequoia’s do the same as I’ve never driven one but, if it has to sound like it has a V8, PUT A V8 IN THE THING. No replacement for displacement. I also noticed terrible mileage in the 2022 Tundra I drove, worse than my 2024 GMC Sierra with the 6.2L V8. Same with the 4-cylinder motors they’re putting in the new Tacoma’s and 4Runner’s, and don’t even get me started on the hybrid systems… I will never get rid of that 1999 4Runner, not just because it was my first car, but because it’s a perfect example of what Toyota used to stand for. Simplicity, reliability, and rock solid build quality. That’s what happens when a company gets too comfortable being regarded as the people who make the most reliable cars on the market, this new generation of vehicles is going to kill that image.
Wow that is crazy it has lasted so long brother but that is the typical toyota that we all know. Unfortunately, its just not what it used to be. I am glad you guys were safe after smacking that deer. I am just so surprised though you basically caused a catastrophic failure and overheated the 4Runner and yet it is still running. I am glad I am not the only one who has had a bad experience with the new Toyota trucks. I simply could not believe the miles per gallon those vehicles were getting. It just seems really deceptive and disingenuous to do that and then claim the miles per gallon is so much more than what it really is. I used to own a ram rebel and it got better fuel economy than the turbo charged tundra. That doesn't make any sense at all. TFL has said many times during their tundra videos and Tacoma videos that Toyota did this purely for power and nothing to do with durability, reliability, or miles per gallon. Definitely hold onto your 4Runner too. I still have my first car that I bought, and I will never get rid of it. Is it still your daily driver or are you driving something else? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy I’m highly impressed that my 4Runner survived that overheat, I’d be very interested to see what would happen to one of their new engines under those same circumstances with that many miles. I’ve seen all the TFL videos, it seems the new Hurricane engine they’re putting in RAM’s has the same issue as it got worse mileage than the V8’s in the Ford and GMC they compared it to. Definitely makes sense that they prioritized power over economy and reliability, but it doesn’t make sense why they’d get rid of the I-Force 5.7 other than it’s probably cheaper to make turbo’d V6’s. The 4Runner isn’t my daily anymore, I have a 2018 F-150 (5.0L) that my job gave me, but my personal daily is a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X with the 6.2L. First and probably only vehicle I’ll ever buy brand new 😂 The 4Runner has a lot of small issues that need to be fixed (main ones being bent front control arms, leaking front diff and leaking power steering rack) but one of these years it’ll be turned into a trail rig
A video like this makes me so happy I just bought a Mazda 3. No turbo, no CVT, best in class driving dynamics AND reliability, gorgeous interior, all while still being super cheap to own. I don’t know how they get away with it in the modern day industry and I don’t care either. I just hope they keep it up as long as possible. Great video as always man 🔥
You hit the nail on the head, I’m with you on that! Mazda is making such a great product. They are literally one of the most underrated car companies out there. And their prices are so dang competitive. How’s the Mazda treating you brother? Tons of miles yet? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy it’s a 2019 model I got used only about a month ago. About 158,000 kms (98K miles) on it with great maintenance history so it still rides like brand new. I got it for about CA$14K or roughly US$10K all on my insurance after a nasty hailstorm turned my beloved VW Passat into swiss cheese. I’m hoping to keep it for a good while but hopefully other manufacturers and regulators get their act together by time I’m ready to upgrade
Potentially. My fear is that Toyota will continue to go down the path as everyone else. I don't want that AT ALL. I love Toyota as a company but what I am seeing...I don't like. I certainly hope I am wrong though, I want to be wrong. Thanks for commenting though brother and being a subscriber, I truly appreciate it. -Brandon
Exactly. He is a good content creator but with this one he went like having a problem with Toyota. Remember, Toyota is still much better than any other manufacturer. Lexus and Toyota brands still leads reliability stats. Plus, the governments, billionaires and climate activists have done the worse to the whole automotive industry. Now everyone is forced into using few cylinders, turbos and go hybrid for the sake of going Electric.
Toyota blatantly made the decision to force loyal customers (30 years of only buying Toyota vehicles) to buy turbo charged engines and make their cars and trucks significantly and noticeably cheaper. Videos on UA-cam do Not lie. Toyota deserves to eat their low build quality and terrible powertrain options. Not to mention, they had the BALLS to charge 20 to 30 percent more for a cheaper build quality and labor. I wouldn’t buy a new Toyota even if Toyota gave me 50% of MSRP. Also, they are making yet another epic failure decision to make the new 2025 Toyota 4Runner with a 4 Cylinder Turbo and Hybrid powertrain. Screw Toyota at this point, they can buy those trucks back and drive them until the engine or transmission fails before 50K miles. Good luck trying to sell your New platform Tundra, Tacoma, and 4Runner.
@@Slammingutz this is your heart issue with Toyota. But there are other options from stellantis, ford and GM. You can buy those. Also trashing Toyota’s platform is the hardest lie in your entire point. Since it is based on feelings I understand, however, statistics says that companies like stellantis increased their prices more than Toyota. Returning to platform, TNGA new Toyota platform is the best ever in their history. I understand when we are being led by emotions it’s hard to make right decision and judgement. However, GM, ford and others are making turbo charged engines. Everyone is counting down to 6 cylinders or 4 cylinders. This is because the EPA regulations are designed to cut emissions and forcing everyone to make EV. You sound like it’s Toyota’s problem to lower engine cylinder number. In addition to that, these engines like twin turbo v6 from Toyota are more powerful than V8 they had. Toyota has been making turbo engines in Land Cruiser, Prado among other cars I have seen and driven in Africa. Those cars have been reliable. They didn’t bring that in North America. So turbos even if I am not a fun they are not bad. But again your issue is heart issue. But we can all learn how to judge, not speaking from bitterness and hate but understanding of the decisions and factors driving situations. A reminder, Toyota is selling more cars than any manufacturer. So your point has no effect on them.
@@Slammingutz IMO the issues with Toyota and their trucks don’t affect the majority of their buyers. Toyota has a long lineup of vehicles and the fact that their issues are only affecting their trucks is pretty good odds compared to the American companies who have issues across the board. Hopefully they’ll figure it out
Great job Brandon. I too am disappointed in not only Toyota but all the rest. I used to love the idea of going out and buying a shiny new car. Replacing and improving upon what I had. I don't feel that way anymore. I'd just rather keep what we already have. It's a shame really. They want to build cheaper and sell more expensive. With that degree of greed, they are turning many away. Your content is only improving, keep it up my friend.
Wow thank you for such kind words my friend, I am always trying to increase quality, production value, and information flow. If you ever have any ideas for improvement, I am all ears. And I used to be just like you too, I loved buying new cars and playing with the new tech. There only a handful of manufacturers out there that are continually improving their products. I know it might sound like an oxymoron but the BMW I have has been unbelievably reliable and the build quality is out of this world. Its the main reason I have switched to German engineering. One day I'll make a video on it lol. Thanks again my friend, I truly appreciate the level of support you guys bring. Its really inspiring. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergyYou're welcome Sir. I think an in depth video on German engineering would be very interesting. The only foreign vehicle I've ever owned was a 2005 Volvo XC90. It was loaded to the gills. Every option they offered including AWD and a 4.4 Litre Yamaha V8. Swedish I know, but it was an amazing machine. Got great mileage and was surprisingly quick (for what it was) and if you were on fresh pavement 75 was dead silent. Sadly it had a rough life before I got it. The deferred maintenance really added up and eventually had to sell it. It kind of ruined me. Most other vehicles are dull by comparison. I'm glad you're having great luck with your BMW though. They surely don't have a bulletproof reputation. Take care Brandon. Good talking to you.
A rather bold title I don’t think Japanese practices will allow them to fully fall into the same pit as American car makers have or that of German luxury car makers but it is worth considering Nowadays almost every car maker has been doing something weird and the market is the first thing they point too
Yes, super bold title and I know some people may not like it. But in my opinion, I think we are witnessing a slow downfall of Toyota and I wouldn't be surprised if a Korean brand comes in and takes the title. I get why people want to blame the market when a auto manufacturer does something weird but lets be honest, its the market and outside forces that are forcing companies like Toyota to turbocharge anything and everything. I certainly hope things change...-Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy I won’t lie I use to think turbo charge was a good way to make engines powerful since Big V 8s got a bad reputation after the whole malaise era but now that’s turning out not to be the case
I'm a little surprised you didn't mention the 2 cases of GR corollas burning to the ground with Toyota refusing to honor any warranty on them. There is really no excuse for Toyota to refuse to warranty such a catastrophic failure, especially if it only happened twice. Toyota really is losing their grip that they once held so tight on the automotive industry. Also, I never would have guessed that even hybrid turbo v6 trucks barely get any better gas mileage than their predecessors. A prime example is how I've got a beat-up 1996 f150 with 81k miles, presumed extremely high idle hours, a very tired 300 inline 6 that definitely makes less than 200hp, and ATF mixed into the coolant from the bad transmission cooler, yet it still manages 14-15mpg; while I've found that the newest and fanciest of f150s barely manage 20mpg.
Its more than 2 now isn't it? Only reason I didn't was because its not widespread enough and if I mentioned it, there is going to be the keyboard warrior saying "oh well its only x amount out of the millions." However, I do agree that it is crazy that Toyota isn't honoring them...I have a feeling they will eventually though. DUDE...wild how the Hybrid Tundra was barely getting better gas mileage than the non-hybrid and even the older models! That was NUTS when I saw that. I just had to put that in here. What I found even more WILD during research, there were cases where people were getting worse MPG and cases where people claiming to get crazy good MPG. It was hard to decipher the truth but I took the averages of pictures I saw and YT videos of people doing tests. I really hope Toyota can square themselves away. Because I do love the brand. Did you notice anything that I could have done better brother? -Brandon
Yeah, I think the Korean market is really stepping up to the plate, they are making great vehicles. I have heard some mechanics say they have surpassed Toyota and some same they are close to surpassing Toyota. Regardless, I think we can all agree that the mask of Toyota is slipping and that Kia and Hyundai are nothing like what they used to be. Just my opinion from a random guy on the internet. Thanks for commenting and sharing your thoughts brother, I have other videos like this. I would love to hear your opinion on them. -Brandon 🫡
@A-BombEnergy loved the video. Tyler Reddick made a comeback during the last half of the race today to eliminate Joey Logano from the playoffs then a few hours later Alex Bowman got disqualified which put Logano back into the playoffs and I can't stand Logano, he's a dirty driver
Back when I watched NASCAR, I never liked Logano either...I liked Bobby Labonte (if that shows how long its been lol). What are your thoughts on Tony Stewart? -Brandon 🫡
Tony Stewart was the man. He wasn't my driver but I liked him, too bad his mind got destroyed after what happened to guy during the dirt track race he was in
My friends and I joke that the 5.7 hemi is more reliable than the new 3.4 in the tundra. Toyota does better than dodge on almost every metric excluding the 8 speed dodge gets. We just like to bust the balls of the toyota fanatic in our friend group
I meannnnnn....the 5.7 is a pretty dang solid engine. I put 60,000 miles on my 5.7 Hemi and had ZERO issues and I got 18mpg. Which is ironic because the 3.4 V6 Toyota Turbo gets about that. The 8 speed transmission dodge gets is the same one thats in so many cars, Ferrari and BMW's come to mind. I think its called the ZF. Show your Toyota buddy this video so he can flame me hahaha 😂. Always a pleasure my friend. -Brandon
The new strategy behind buying a reliable platform is to stay away from turbocharged engines, most CVT transmissions, and any type of cylinder deactivation technology. Although Mazda does use cylinder deactivation and some of their models, they seem to be the one automaker that's climbing the ranks in terms of reliability..
You’re right, it’s certainly going to be more difficult to buy a reliable car nowadays, but I am glad you are informed about whats actually making cars unreliable. When I do a response video to this (I always do a Vlog response to my films and answer comments and themes), I am going to mention this very comment. You have really highlighted the sentiment that most feel. Its only the squeaky wheels that probably don't even own cars that seem to be cheering this on. Thanks Shuan for commenting. I hope you can check out my other short documentaries and let me know what you think. -Brandon 🫡 P.S. I like your drone footage. I myself have a DJI drone.
18mpg? Shoot my Fiero barely gets 8. I’ve actually been thinking of getting a newer Honda civic, it would be cool if you could find enough controversies to make a Honda video, I know turbos put more wear on an engine but for such a small light vehicle like a civic do you still think it’s a concern?
Dude a Fiero is awesome though! What an iconic car. I actually don’t think a turbo on a small engine is as big of a deal. I’d still rather have a nonturbo in a sedan but it is what it is. In a SUV or Truck, that’s just nonsense. Biggest thing I’d say to be careful of the CVTs. Honda and Toyota make the best but I still think getting a manual or normal automatic is hands down the best route to take. Keep me updated on what you get brother, I’d love to help anyway I can. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy I’m going manual, I feel like driving a new civic will be like being in a spaceship compared to my 4 speed manual fiero with crank windows and no AC.
Really? I wonder what is going on with them? I figured Toyota would have ironed out that vehicle before launching in Europe. Where are you at in Europe? Thanks for letting me know about that too brother. -Brandon 🫡
Great piece. I'm not a Toyota fan boy. I"ve never owned one. But i've come to appreciate what they are. The fact that they recalled the Tundra engines to make things right instead of let the engines fail and deny (like my beloved Chevy is doing with their 5.3 and 6.2 truck engines) says a lot to me. My next new vehicle may be a Toyota. Keep up the great work.
Yeah brother I’m in the same boat. Idk why Toyota just doesn’t do it for me. But I have MEGA respect for them and the actions they took to right a wrong. I don’t know a single American car company that would do what they did. I know people think I’m railing on Toyota but in reality, I’m showing their mistake and how they fixed it. BUT they need to readjust and get back to what made Toyota, Toyota. What model are you looking at brother? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy i have a full-size now, and would consider adding something smaller. Taco's are the best, according to Off-Road Guy, so maybe that? I can't get over made in Mexico when the Colorados are made in Missouri. That''s just how i roll.
Yeah dude I’m the same way…what’s even worse they switched to Mexico but are still asking wicked high prices! It’s slightly insulting tbh. I would much rather have a Colorado than a new Tacoma. We roll the same bro. -Brandon
You are partially correct here brother, my biggest point of contention with Toyota at the moment is there newest vehicles. They are being so poorly built. 2014 models I’m sure are fine but the problems seem to be isolated with their 2021’s and newer. Do you guys have Tundras and Tacomas in your country? Thanks for commenting my friend. I hope you have an excellent week. -Brandon 🫡
Oh yeah brother that was not the right move. The mpg and efficiency can’t be worth it. I’m not a car scientist but my lizard brain says a normal transmission with a NA engine will almost always last the longest. I could be wrong. Thanks for commenting Tommy! -Brandon 🫡
That floor mat issues was stupid because I work on cars for a living and I've seen all types of makes and models have sticky pedals due to floor mats. I've had pedals get stuck on me before. It wasn't a Toyota issue it was a people issue....
You're right, floor mats can be an issue across multiple brands, it's something that needs to be addressed by all drivers, not just those driving a particular brand. I think Toyotas was such a hot button because of those silly floor mat hooks becoming dislodge. And thank you being a technician (or mechanic, I never know the term anymore lol) I have mad respect for the work you do. I thought I wanted to be one and then I realized how poorly people treat their vehicles. I can only imagine the level of frustration you have on the daily seeing vehicle abuse. -Brandon 🫡
I expect their quality and a bit of their reliability to go down a bit more, but not much, and Toyota is VERY far from even being close to having financial problems. I’d say it’s mostly their dealerships and markups that are their biggest problems.
Yeah, the problem I guess with their sales are the huge mark ups because they think the legendary Toyota reliability is enough for people to buy. But hey forget that's not the only makes Toyota became successful for several decades, but because they are actually affordable yet reliable. The two aspects that most people want. People don't care about reliability if they can't afford one, especially that they can still get that same legend Toyota reliability buying used older Toyota vehicles who are proven to be reliable.
My fear is that their reliability is going to be on par with other manufacturers, heaven forbid American ones...I think if we keep letting them slip, they will track down that path. And yeah man, I have seen some CRAZY markups on Toyota products at local dealers. Its one of the reasons I won't buy one. What have you been seeing brother? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy probably. Or America will indirectly ban them from ever being sold in North America before that ever happens. I this point, I don’t really care about a country a car comes from being evil or whatever. I just want the auto market to get better for consumers in America.
I think it transcends beyond just the automotive industry if we allow Chinese cars in though...I hope you like the film when I release it. I am fully away it will upset people, but I hope they see where I am coming from. -Brandon 🫡
Turbosuperchargers are a good way to increase the power output of an engine... without increasing the engines overall displacement or having the engine have a higher static compression or rev to unreasonably high RPMs for a street engine. The thing about a turbosupercharger is, is that it spins at hundreds of thousands of RPM, and if not manufactures correctly, it WILL fail early. I see it all the time with more luxury based cars with turbos. The turbocharger fails leading to expensive repairs, trying to make daily driver economy cars with cheaper turbos is asking for trouble. A good naturally aspirated engine that produces the needed power output without being stressed is the key to success, it's the reason why the Buick 3800, Chevy 350 small block, Ford 300 inline 6, Jeep 4L Inline 6, and Ford 351 Windsor were such good engines. You could beat the piss out of them for hundreds of thousands of miles, so long as you changed the fluids, they would Run... and run.... and run.... Not anymore, we are trying to pinch pennies, and on top of that the lean manufacturing model has its weaknesses, it requires a good paid work force that is there every day, it requires that things are supplied and the equipment on lines are maintained. We are seeing major lapses in that, as a result manufacturing quality takes a hit.
I totally agree here, I just wish they wouldn't put turbochargers in absolutely everything. I think if they keep putting turbo chargers in trucks and relying on the turbo charger to perform most of the difficult task like towing and offloading, it's only asking for trouble. I own two vehicles with a turbo charger in it, and I am terrified of the bill whenever they go out. It used to be the fear of replacing a transmission, now it's the fear of replacing a transmission and turbo charger. And you are totally correct about naturally aspirated engines. Heck, my two 4.0L Jeep engines are so old and have so many miles in yet they keep running. I think you were absolutely right too on the lean manufacturing statement, especially in the United States. I don't know if this is true, but I was told by an auto worker that US auto workers are way more entitled than Japanese and German auto workers. What are your thoughts on that? Also, it's really good to see you again. Always a pleasure. -Brandon 🫡
As far as American auto workers being entitled. This depends on what factories these workers work at. Yes some of them are entitled. But it's the entitled ones that make the hard working ones look bad. Then that is used as a excuse to invalidate the fact that some places that pay auto workers have beem getting stagnant wages, and vanishing retirement. And as far as Europe and Japan, they may be a little "...less entitled..." but they are fast catching up on what entitlements they get in comparison to Americans.
Yes, this is very true. I hear (and I could be wrong) but the BMW factory in South Carolina has some of the hardest working employees in their plant. I am not saying that because I like BMW, heck, mine was built in Mexico. I hear that the Ford and GM workers are some of the worst though (again, could be wrong and I hope I am). Do Japanese workers get more entitlements than American workers? I was told they get WAY more than American workers. In the book "The Machine that changed the world", they state that Japanese workers get guaranteed income & benefits for life if they work for them...which is insane to me. -Brandon 🫡 Sorry for the late reply, the Army had me in the field and I was a busy bee. lol.
It's complicated for a brand like that to keep up with both emissions standards and competitiveness. Us as customers have no idea what's going on behind the scenes. This is a new era, guys. The world changed a lot, for good and for worse. Many things happening now are results of decisions taken like a decade ago...
This is very true brother and I’m sure we are not privy to information that they have. However, I really believe that we have to hold the line with standards on these vehicles, especially with companies like Toyota who can still go back to the old ways. Isn’t it strange how involved regulations are in almost single industry? I think we need some but do you think that regulation has outpaced science and engineering? Would love to hear your thoughts on this? -Brandon 🫡
Toyota are above average in term of reliability, but safety fraud is a big nono in any circumstances. People always said the safety isn't a strong point for Toyota/honda/Nissan etc, but cheating on safety test is reducing your moral standards to the next down fall !
Yeah man totally agree here. I still think they make some of the most reliable cars but that gap is narrowing hard and fast. The safety stuff is realllllly wild too. I was actually surprised that it went all the way back to 1989...The automotive industry is for sure in a weird state right now. Its an interesting time to be alive. You think there is anything I could have done better in this video brother? -Brandon 🫡
The saying of do a million good things, people appreciate, but do one bad thing, everyone remembers. This point is elevated, especially when you were at the point of being one of the best auto makers in the world. I'm really curious what Toyota is going to do with these turbocharged engines and if they're going to last or not. What do you think? -Brandon 🫡
Bmw says my 328i should get 25mpg, I get like 2. Pretty sure my fuel is just not reading correctly because it’ll “use” a bunch of gas and then it won’t tick down until it actually hits that fuel level. I don’t really care what my mpg is for now because I’m young and all I drive to is school and work, and those are only 4-5 minutes away. I think the N20 was built well besides the timing chain, but I don’t think other companies are doing well with their switch to turbo engines.
Wow 2? That seems super low but if you are only drive mega short distances, that will certainly lower the MPG as the car doesn't have time to warm up and burn through the crud in the engine. I love BMW's btw, I get a lot of heat for it but there is just something about them that I can't describe. Correct me if I am wrong, but the N20 isn't one of there better engines right? I am looking at getting an older BMW and what I've read is to avoid the N20. Or do I have that wrong? I have a 2022 M340i with the B58...good lord that thing can HAUL lol. Thanks for commenting brother, its a pleasure to hear from a fellow BMW owner. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy The n20 definitely isn’t the Best but I haven’t known anyone that’s had issues, unless they neglected getting the timing chain redone. It’s a pretty solid engine once that’s fixed. The only other issue would be cooling as the stock intercooler is sort of inadequate, but that won’t be an issue unless you decide to push more power. My family has almost always had bmws and they have always outlasted any other car we have had, whether it’s American or Japanese. I probably do get more than 2mpg but I know my mpg isn’t great. I have a bit of a lead foot when it comes to cars with turbos. Germans make some good cars, but a lot of owners just neglect them until they just don’t work anymore
You know I have heard everything you said here quite a bit. It just reminds me that no car is perfect but if you understand what makes your car continue down the road, it will last. A friend of mine only buys German cars and he follows the maintenance to the letter and always changes his oil early. His oldest Porsche has 180k. Sure, you spend more on maintenance but what about the enjoyment factor? I would rather juice out some more money and get a car that I LOVE to drive every day...-Brandon 🫡
In my opinion the porlem is we are makeing really tiny egines like fords 1.0 ecobost 3 cylinder and gms 1.2 3 Cylinder and putting them in trucks and suv turbos are usefull Modern cars are using them wrong because lack of power
I'm with you, those tiny motors in big vehicles is a recipe for disaster. Especially because they don't have the durability/reliability of the older motors. Have you seen the MPG results when people tow with a turbo? Some cases it’s even worse than a nonturbo. Thanks for commenting brother! -Brandon
Extremely dramatic. The whole market is shifting to smaller engines because of regulations, and sales going down have a lot to do with people not being able to afford new cars in general, cars that become increasingly more complex due to safety systems and features everyone expects from modern cars, that applies to ALL manufacturers. On top of that there is fuel prices. I know these are the issues Toyota currently faces, but they are genuinely mild compared to manufacturers like VAG, GM and Stellantis. This does not excuse the problems, but they have a good track record of actually fixing problems when they recall vehicles. I would be more concerned of all the anti-independent repairs lobbying they have been a part of for the last few years, and how they sold user data to insurance companies than anything else.
The video was dramatic lol? It’s what I do lol. Most of my professional editing career has been with dramas and thrillers lol. You do bring up a TON of excellent points here brother and I thank you for that because I want to eventually do a video on the very topic you are addressing. I hope you watched all the way to the end because I do echo what you are saying about Toyota. I still think they are one of the better companies out there but my concern is that large gap they had, it seems to be narrowing pretty hard and fast. What do you think? Your last point is actually one I will be doing a video on in the future. Thank you for reiterating that because it needs to be done. Always a pleasure Andrei, and yes I remember our previous conversations 🤙😁 so thank you for returning to the channel. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy all good man. I think the car care nut's video on the topic brings some excellent counterpoints as well to the quality concerns and recent issues. I recommend Luis Rossman's videos on the topic of car manufacturers lobbying against independent repair shops and selling your data. I think it's as big of an issue as engines blowing up during the warranty period
You should make a video about a a very big broken promise from VW. In 2022, they announced that physical buttons will make a comeback. What has happened since then? Models have gotten refreshed and redesigned, but they all replaced physical HVAC controls with capacitive panels. Hyundai is guilty of the same thing too, though they have exceptions when it comes to their smaller vehicles like Kona and Elantra
VW will definitely get a video at some point. If I am speaking frankly, I could care less about the emissions scandal because the vehicles in question were getting like 50mpg anyways. The physical button thing is interesting though...I think most people still want a mixture of them. I know my BMW has the ability to do almost everything with physical buttons or via touch screen. Have you seen some of the wild options Kia is tossing in there for their buttons? They have a panel that is all touch and it changes. Check it out, its pretty wild. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy Kia’s design is also ridiculous, and given they are under the Hyundai group and Hyundai promised the return of physical buttons, Kia is also an example of Hyundai’s promise being broken. The right mix between screen and buttons is that the screen should be for navigation and audio, but HVAC, headlights, and driving settings should be entirely physical buttons. As for your BMW, it’s a good thing you bought yours before they got rid of physical HVAC controls as they refresh their models
Yeah man its really sad to see whats going on. So many customers say they want physical buttons over the touch buttons. I like how my BMW does it, they give you the option of both and tbh, I use the touch buttons more BUT its only because it works like a champ. The physical buttons I use are HVAC, volume knob, and sometimes the next song track. If they are going to force touch buttons, they need to work perfectly every time. BMW has done that (at least for the M340i). Thanks for commenting brother! Sorry for the late response, the Army had me in the field. -Brandon 🫡
Really now!? That’s awesome to hear. I love India, I hope your people get the best quality vehicles Toyota can muster. Where are you at in India my friend? -Brandon 🫡
Naturally aspirated engines are more reliable and therefore better for the environment in the long-run. I hope government regulations in the future will be written by people who actually understand and do their research on the subject instead of just assuming something is good or bad based on some politically cherry-picked studies. It'd be great if those bureaucrats communicated with people who understood the subject like mechanics. But with how things are looking I doubt that'll happen any time soon.
Tim, great to see you. And yeah, I don't think anyone that understands vehicles would argue that Naturally Aspirated vehicles in the long run are better in almost every fashion for reliability, durability, and environmentally. I certainly hope things change and this turbo craze goes away. I wouldn't be surprised if 10 years down the road we all look back and are like "Why on earth were they putting turbos in everything." Thanks for commenting, I see you in comment section here and I really appreciate it brother. I will make sure I work on improving the channel more, sorry if I let you down. -Brandon 🫡
Yes sir you are correct. It got so bad consumer reports made a bunch of videos during that time to teach people how to safely recover when that happens. Problem with a lot of them during that time was they didn’t have actual keys, they were push button start and the push button doesn’t work like a normal key. It’s pretty sad this happened…what shocked me is Toyota cheated on their safety test after this happened. What are your thoughts on Toyota? -Brandon 🤙
Pumping the brakes would actually make it worse. Which is almost always what happened. It was sad…turning off the engine didn’t work either because then you would lose power steering. Even a bunch of the affected models were push button…which wouldn’t turn off anyways. It was a sad situation. -Brandon 🤙
@@A-BombEnergyalways thought Toyota were plain/basic but were utterly reliable but they're starting to go the same way every manufacturer is going now jumping on the wagon.
@@b4804514 Ford just stops making parts for their cars even if they are still producing the model. You can still get any Merc, BMW part going back to the 80s.
Hey brother, I love it! I have actually got a little hooked on the German cars so I understand where you are coming from. Not very economical but at least I know what I’m getting into with maintenance. I appreciate the comment my friend. Anything I can do better? -Brandon 🫡
My only rebuttal to this and I am not saying you were wrong because I do believe regulations have outpaced science and engineering. Which is fine but let's recognize that and make adjustments. But to your point, I don't understand why companies like ram are able to keep the 5.7 and not turbo charged it? My 2019 RAM rebel got better MPG than the Hybrid Tundra...which is just a wild thought in and of itself...what do you think brother? -Brandon 🫡
Some of them yes, but a lot of the safety ones were fairly heavy across the board. Pretty wild stuff if you ask me. You think we are seeing a decline in the car market? -Brandon
Jonah, I certainly hope not! I doubt Honda would ever make an engine mistake this bad. From the information I have learned over 20ish years, I think Honda makes the best engines hands down. But CVT's...ehhhhh not so much. I also don't like turbocharging everything...its already proven to be a mistake. But who knows, maybe they will make it all better. I hope so at least. I don't like people getting poorly made cars and having big repair bills. Times are too tough for that. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergythere is no car manufacturer without these issues in their history. In business, these things happen at some point. Ford has had many recalls than Toyota in last 20 years but you won’t hear anything say anything. Hyundai and its other branches have done the worse but no one pin them. No one can be perfect, people at Toyota aren’t angels. They will turn this around. I believe.
@@MehdiS-musiche doesn’t know it. He is a UA-camr I love to watch but gotta say he had a heart problem with Toyota in this video. Stellantis is doing worse.
What’s your views on Honda ? A report on that would be great and yes great content, just discovered your channel and you definitely deserve more subscribers
Thanks brother! I have actually thought about making a video on it, I've been putting it off because I don't have all the data I need yet. However, from what I know, Honda has been doing decent with their turbos but we don't have long term reliability testing on them yet. One thing we do know, is some of their CVT's have been performing very poorly. Is it widespread? Nahhh but its till nothing like a manual or a normal automatic transmission. I really appreciate you subscribing and for the kind words. I certainly hope we can bump the numbers up and get the information out there. Ironically, my podcast has been doing pretty well too. And I've only posted two episodes lol. I look forward to future conversations with you, my friend. -Brandon 🫡
I appreciate you bringing that up and I am completely aware of the complexity of it, but something doesn’t seem right with the newer vehicles. Not necessarily with Toyota only but almost all the brands that are non-diesel. You think Toyota is passed its hat day?-Brandon 🫡
Hey brother thanks for the kind words. I put a ton of effort in this because nobody is doing it like this and viewers deserve the best possible. I have more like this my friend, would love to hear your thoughts on them. -Brandon 🫡
Oh toyota, how have you fallen. It's... almost heartbreaking really. It's the Mazda story all over again, so good, a giant of the industry at one time, made bad choices, and gets dethroned. Fucking whoops indeed. If we keep adding turbochargers to things, ask professional street racer tuners or make it only sports Ka's. Now, if it's to be environmentally friendly, don't turbo charge, don't use the plastic, make it lighter, and just unkillable. I officially got my car, a old 76 Mercedes benz 240D, even a mafia car at one point, likes to cruise, and a tank, and yet somehow that, that is more eco friendly. And it's a diesel for Christ sakes. Now, at least they are trying to fix the problems they had created, one small step at a time. But I don't know why they fake safety tests. That's just vile. But, the animation will not happen unfortunately because the website keeps crapping the bed. So it's going to be a live action thing. But good to see a new video again. Thanks for the content.
Hey brother good to see you again, hope you are doing well and sorry to hear about the animation. I am happy to hear about the Mercedes! Thats a SUPER sweet ride, you should do a video on it. I'll show the subs on here your ride. And I totally agree with your points on here. Making something environmentally friendly isn't hard...they had done that already. They took a step back for sure. Let me know if you need anything brother. -Brandon 🫡
watching this to wind down. as i commented on the trailer, its sad to see how far theyve fallen. at least theres still many old toyotas on the market and an abundance of parts
I hope its helping you wind down my friend. Hope you had a good day today too, its always a pleasure to speak with you. And you are so correct on the abundance of parts for old toyotas. Literally everywhere. -Brandon
TACOMAs and TUNDRAs are crap! They have become garbage recently, last two years. They suck. The management team from TOYOTA of Japan does NOT care about its customers any longer!
Yeah man it’s really sad to see the fall of this brand. I got a friend who has exclusively owned Tacomas and he refuses to get the new ones. Do you think it’s too late to turn it around for Toyota? If you liked this video brother, I have many like this and I’d love to hear your opinion on them. I look forward to our future conversations my friend. -Brandon 🫡
It hurts my heart as a Former Car Mechanic and 90s Car Guy to see Toyota fall this deep. When I analyse the video its mostly on US based and the Normal Cars Toyota makes. However the GR Badge cant be trusted anymore in any country of this world. The GR Corolla,burns past 85 mph,the GR 86 cant last longer then a old Subaru from the 90s,the Yaris is a 3 Cylinder disaster and the Supra GR (Mk,5) being the biggest middle finger. Here in Europe the Turbocharged cars are quite common and I could assume like 60% of normal car owners know how they work,but those who dont I can see such people jump in the car,dont let the Car work for 30 Seconds to get the Oil running thro the system of the Turbo and the Engine,as well as the Start/Stop at Red lights system also not helping where the Oil that is cooling the Turbo stops and burns in the chamber of the Turbo itself causing clogging. In the US I dont think many people got used to these types of engine where they would get in,start the car and floor it asap the car is on,basically you waking up out of bed and instantly doing a marathon,RIGHT NOW,and thats how the car would feel. However the GR 86 that I wanted to buy shocked me to see a 44k € price tag on a "Brand New" (had 330 km) Car that was destined to break down,and break down it did when I talked and thought a bit around the car before buying,conveniently a video poped up how the engine blow,further showing the design of the engine hasnt changed,Toyota and Subaru were Lazy to not improve the engine,the Kaizen codex was not held,and it turns out later a friend I meet wanted to buy it,that 86 GR I wanted to buy broke down on him and the test drive day he drove,transmission was cooked and engine,and he only drove out of the driveway in a calm manner like anyone would,he now owns a nice 1970s BMW. As for the GR Yaris I only read articles and videos on it,but also hear it on the Nürburgring myself,and despite the AWD its quite quiet. And for its 3 Cylinder engine failing I could think of the owner not properly to Drive-in the car. But the Supra Mk 5 is what made me hammer the last nail to the coffin of the Trust that Toyota had with me where they took a BMW Z4 and re-designed the exterior looks is what showed. Why did Toyota choose a BMW as its Base? Sure the BMW are nice cars,but if I wanted a BMW ill go for a BMW Directly,not a Re-Badged BMW with a Toyota logo. To mention also that such choice was made to save cost in a lot of ways,making Toyota look Lazy again,and again the Kaizen codex wasnt held. Toyota had it all and could alter a bit of things and sell them to us,why was a BMW engine choosen instead of they already known 2JZ?? Economy,freaking ECONOMY My guy as a Former Car Mechanic I can safe to say that you slap on more sensory (not like the current one has less of em) add a more Modern catalytic converter and sell it for bit more then the previous version,boom affordable sport car. Sadly this is not what Toyota did. If I could show people a Toyota they could drive and enjoy in a affordable and reliable way I would say the Supra Mk,5 Well look at its price for a Sport car with Passion and Racing History. I choose a different brand where I can be comfortable with affordability,transparency,durability and best of all Fun.
Hey brother, thanks for this comment. I am glad that you understand the level that Toyota has stooped to. They have not followed Kaizen for a while, for some reason, I don't understand why people are upset about me pointing that out? You yourself have listed multiple examples on how they stopped. What is crazy is their CEO even admitted that they are not following the Toyota way as much as they should be, and that was back in 2003 when they realized it. I'm not sure why people think it is somehow gotten better, I argue it has gotten worse. Do you guys have a lot of Toyota trucks in Europe? I don't remember every seeing them there tbh. I barely even saw their SUV's there. And yeah, I think a lot of the Toyota fans were pretty upset about the Supra. While the motor it has is a BMW, it is at least the B58 which is a solid motor. I head it was co-designed by Toyota? Thanks for commenting and I hope you're having a great week. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy I am not sure how and why people are upset about it,all I can say is that many people see A-B in vehicles and nothing more,but the rest the can understand it seems. I don't follow such people and see the Car industry and other brands differently,or from a former car mechanic perspective. I respect all brands including Toyota,but if someone would offer me a deal on it,I would not trust it anymore as the choices that Toyota made were not right. I've even realised it in the past despite my lack of knowledge on Kaizen. It felt wrong. We do have SUV and Offroad Toyota Vehicles here in Europe,but even they arent build to the biggest of standards here. Safety wise yes but not in the quality that it used to be. Talking about quality,even if the BMW the B58 is solidly designed in cooperation from Toyota and BMW. BMW itself has fallen too with recently the new M5 that has shown the last nail to the coffin of what used to be a Legacy Racing of BMW itself,pair that with Toyota trying to be like other brands and not Itself and you got a Fan failure,a nice car but at what cost?? Many have Tuned that Chassis with what it should be the 2JZ,to show its Potential,all waisted by Toyota. No Innovation,No improvement,No Adapting. I do wish it all to be a dream,but thats how reality is,and I also wish you too a phenomenal day dear Content Creator.
I think Toyota will pull through just fine. They have recalled most of the problems with the current line up, but i still say that they made a mistake by going "All Turbo" in the trucks. As we all know, for every action taken, there is an equal & opposite reaction. Great Video Brother! God bless & be safe!
Absolutely brother, I think so too. I do however think that since they got all funny with turbocharging everything, it will most certainly deter people from buying them and going to other brands “because they have turbos too, why not buy it but for a cheaper price”. That’s a direct quote from someone I know who used to be a Toyota guy, was looking at getting a new truck but is now looking at other models that don’t have them. I just hope they at minimum offer a non turbo option for people. Let the market decide…always a pleasure Aaron. You are a loyal fan and I really appreciate all of our conversations. -Brandon
Akio Toyoda once said, "no more boring cars" in 2017! His resignation was necessary for Toyota to enter a "new chapter," he said. Toyoda also said Japan's largest automaker should "become independent and grow," acknowledging that while his personal leadership may have been key to the company's previous achievements, it is no longer enough.
Vincent, I think you bring up some solid points here and it’s something I wish I would have included in this film. It’s kind of reading between the lines but in reality, that’s the world we live in and companies are never going to give the blatant and outright truth anymore. I think it’s up to us consumers to hold them accountable when they make errors and help them drive products that will be mutually beneficial. What do you think will help Toyota at this point? I certainly don’t believe they can continue to live off their legacy…but Idk 🤷♂️. Thanks for sharing this with me and the audience Vincent. I look forward to our future conversations. -Brandon 🫡
Some of those assembly defects (like the videos of the body parts) can (likely) be traced to assembly in the US (or in MX where the workers aren’t paid much and are less likely to care how good the end product is)- I would suspect there’s an impetus to get them off the assembly line ASAP vs the QC that exists (or used to exist) in Japan.
Robert, I have a feeling you are probably right. Just look at where the Taco is made...and YET Toyota still charges an insane price for it, even though they cut the labor cost by more than half. I should have included that in the video...I'll talk about it in the Vlog response. Do you think that Toyota is starting to decline or that these are just one off's? Thanks for commenting Robert, I hope you have a great day. -Brandon 🫡
Lifelong Toyota owner here. This video I feel really misses a few critical things. Many of the new models and engines Toyota came out with more recently replaced ANCIENT engines and drivetrains. The 4Runner, for example was approaching 15 years using exactly the same engine . And they got pretty awful fuel economy. 14MPG out of V6 is completely ridiculous. It was getting to the point of being ridiculous. So it was LONG overdue. Secondly- Toyota having issues with brand-new models is nothing new as its also not uncommon across the industry. The first gen Tundra had serious issues with their transmissions. The brakes were also grossly underpriced. Also- don't forget their frame rot problems. The difference is that Toyota has always come back with either a recall or a repair. They went to the extreme effort of offering to replace the frames on trucks that were 10 years old.
I appreciate you bringing up all those points and how they have been dealing with those issues in the past. I hope they will continue to address issues in this manner. My biggest "beef" with Toyota at the moment is that they usually bucked the trends, but them switching to turbos is nonsense. So many owners of the new Tundras that owned older Tundras have admitted that the new one is nicer but the quality is worse than older ones and they save almost nothing with MPG. You are 100% correct though, Toyota's response is hands down the best in the industry. Nobody can ever take that away from them. Thanks for commenting too my friend, I have other videos like this and I'd love to hear your opinion. -Brandon 🫡
I get an average 35mpg on my Hyundai Kona 1.6. Only drive 5k miles a year and so far after 4 years, the car is in really good shape with zero problems, knock on wood. You really need to baby these newer vehicles.
That is a good point brother, I have been seeing people really saying that you have to really treat the newer cars like they are fragile lol. 😂 totally shouldn’t be like that in the slightest. I bet you will get a lot of miles out of it though. What are your thoughts on Hyundai and Kia outpacing Toyota? A lot of people are saying they have passed them in reliability. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy I don't know if they passed them or not? I do know that if people own cars with direct injection they should run a cleaner through their vacuum side every 5k miles or so. And people shouldn't run their cars high rpm when cold if they have turbos. I change my oil every 6 months or about 2500 miles and my Kona doesn't burn oil at all. Some say it is normal for many of these new cars to burn oil,.if you don't drive crazy then I do not think they will.
For me it’s the driver profile things, considering the growing problem with personal privacy I have a hard time considering any of the current Toyota products
Are you talking about the creation of accounts and the cameras inside vehicles? I too struggle with the privacy stuff. Before I started my business, I’d never really had social media and my phone was a secure phone with like 5 apps lol. Now? Well to make it in business today I have give all that up, which is really hard… what brand of car are you rocking these days brother? And thanks for commenting too. I don’t ever want to be one of those channels that doesn’t do their best to thank everyone. You guys are very important to me. -Brandon 🫡
Yes, they did have to offer a recall. Safety complaints from NHTSA said the truck couldn't pull over to the side of the road if the engine blew, so they needed to replace them.
Yes this is true but my understanding and please correct me if I am wrong, but they did the recall WELL before NHTSA got involved and they also didn’t have to do it at the extent they did it at. Am I wrong? Thanks for commenting Drew and I look forward to hearing your feedback. Have a great week my friend. -Brandon
Back frim a whirlwind of a hiatus, I do have to say that turbochargers are fine..... fine for properly engineered and commercial applications, especially diesels for a sufficient and dependable workhorse. But when it comes to stuffing them in literally everything you begin to have problems. And you have to really mess up when even your manuals are blowing to bits (new gen of tacoma) after a few miles. I understand there are kinks to work out when new generations and ideas are implemented, but at least engineer them for a while first before throwing them onto a market where if you have an issue with it, it may mean life or death. Take a few years to engineer a somewhat sustainable product, as long as its not drivetrain or steering related problems, just make a way to fix the radio or button in a truck, not the damn engine XD. As a Wyomingite, your drivetrain and fan system for your heater could be life or death, especially if you lose power and you need to stay warm and have no access to start a fire or something. Be better auto manufacturers! And learn what will do you and everyone well! Thanks for pointing out the flaws man! I typed this up around the 10:19 minute mark if anything sounds restated lol, it's difficult to not make a comment halfway through your videos, keep it up!
I totally agree with your comment brother! And I’m glad you kept it because it can’t be overstated enough imo. And it’s weird because Toyota had the 5.7 in their tundra for like 14 years, that’s plenty of time to plan ahead and begin R&D for a new engine. The 3.4 feels so rushed tbh. And I understand the cold aspect you are talking about! I lived in upstate NY and -30 is no fun lol. Always a pleasure to see your comments my friend. Did you notice anything I can do better? Better production quality? Better information delivery? I really want to provide you guys a better product every time. -Brandon 🤙
First of all, great video! Keep up the awesome production quality. What I will say is that, the more I look into it and the more I personally experience, the more it becomes apparent to me that most of these issues are localised to the US. I feel as though most of these issues come from a degraded culture within US manufacturing plants which, while inexcusable, doesn't reflect on Toyota's core philosophy and operations. I live in Australia, thus almost all of our Toyotas come from the Japanese plant. Myself and 4 of my other family members all own new model Toyotas (oldest 2020, newest 2024) and have found them to live up to the Toyota name. Very good quality, very fuel efficient (I get 3.9-4.4l/100km on my Corolla hybrid, even down to 3.3 at times) all while having the new features that the Akio generation of Toyota refused to embrace. I understand that this is all anecdotal, but I feel it is fairly strong evidence for my point. If you find any research to back this up, please let me know, as I'm rather curious to know. I've been looking at getting a GR Corolla, but if these issues aren't just localised to the US like I believe, then I might start looking elsewhere.
I hear you brother, thanks for the kind words and your feedback. I'd love to find more research on this because I know its an important topic to cover. What I can say, based upon research and evidence that I have found from people who toured and worked in both Japanese and American plants, there was a stark difference between how each plant worked and the attention to detail. Japanese plants had more pride and attention to detail and the American ones did not. So you are right on the culture aspect for sure. I do think the GR Corolla is more of an isolated incident base on what I have seen. Would you ever consider getting something aside from a Toyota product? I am glad you enjoyed this video brother, I have many more like it and I am working on the new video now (about Chinese EV's). If you are interested, I would love to hear what you think of the other content. Thanks again my friend. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy Ooh yeah, id love to see those covered! My personal experience with much of the new Chinese cars has been...negative, to say the least, though I've heard the EVs are much better. And yeah, I would consider something non-toyota. Honda has been on my radar for a while, as have the Hyundai N products, though engine issues with the latter make me somewhat nervous. Thanks for the detailed response :)
Their EV's have me really concerned actually, I know when I make that video, its going to upset some people but one thing I can't do is lie to appease people or confirm their bias. Honda and Hyundai (especially Hyundai) are really good brands these days and I don't think anyone would be upset buying them. Its always a pleasure to talk to you guys and I try my best to respond to everyone. -Brandon 🫡
Its a shame what toyota has become, they are lowering their standards and its showing. I love the fact that they're going Hybrid instead of fully electric. I love their vehicles and always have, but they really need to take a step back and realize what they are doing so they can fix it before it becomes too late and they lose their brand loyalty. Great video as always man! Thank you for your service!
Right? I don't get it, why would they take this route, they don't need to. People who buy Toyotas will pay a premium for a premium product. I too also respect the hybrid route over the EV, they literally only have one EV and from what I have been told, its to appease certain people in certain states...if you catch my drift. Thank you for the support my friend, its always a pleasure to make these videos and to find new ways to serve you guys. -Brandon 🫡
Well, my 2006 Corolla Hatchback 1.4 D4-D still runs smoothly like it did when I bought it, no issues at all. Most reliable car I ever owned, period. And yes, is turbo charged. I'm a EU citizen.
Yeah turbo charging a smaller vehicle is generally okay, it’s where you do it to the larger vehicles is where the problems arise. More weight to haul, higher loads etc. How many KMs do you have on your Corolla? I’m also really happy to hear you are happy with your car and I hope it lasts you a lifetime. Where are you at in the EU? I just got back from Brussels not too long ago. I love traveling to Europe. -Brandon 🫡
Boom! God I love my 2006 Sienna and will get another one, amazing quality at one time for a long time. Amazing product hit with economic times and corporate profit.
I bet that Sienna will outlast us all. How many miles have you clocked in? My friend has one, he got mad because it needed a new alternator. I asked "how many miles does it have?" He said, "240,000 or so." I was perplexed why he was so mad lol...-Brandon
Funny how two completely re-designed models the Tundra and Tacoma can make it sound as if Toyota has failed when they have not! Let me use an example my uncle who was a minister for many years used in one of his messages because it really fits here. He held up a piece of paper with a black dot in it. He asked the congregation what do you see and everyone said a black dot. He then said how can you not see the white paper behind the dot? It covers a larger portion than the black dot. He was pointing out Humans have a tendency to see the one bad thing and it blinds them to all the good things around them. Toyotas other models in a long list in their line up that have been fantastic with few problems like the Camry, Sienna,4runner, and Landcruiser. You have pointed out the black dot and failed to show the rest of the picture and that is it is really just 2 new models that are the black dots. 1st the Tundra had the waste gate issue, then Toyota corrected it very fast and then the engine failures due to bad manufacturing and not design failures. Stop metal from being introduced into the Tundra engine and that is solved and its a great engine. No they do not deserve a pass and they are taking one hell of a whoopin' from people making videos like this that are dot focused instead of looking around at all the other models that are doing great. This also fails to focus on past failures that were ALL corrected and customers taken care of well like the Tacoma rust issues that Toyota extended warranties and replaced frames. I did not see Ford replacing engines on the Fusion and Escapes had the coollant intrusion problems due to a botched block design. Toyota is fine and is still your best bet when buying an automobile. I will roll the dice on a Toyota, Honda or Mazda any day over any of the Big 3 domestics.
Its not just those two models where they are making mistakes...but I see your point. I am also not entirely sure you watched the whole video because I really celebrated how Toyota has handled their mistakes, but that's okay. I'll take the downvote because in the end, I want Toyota to do well because if they do well, we all do well. My concern is that people have this crazy notion that Toyota is indestructible for some reason. Sure, maybe some of their older models...but lets be real here...how many 07 Rav4's are rocking right now? Ehhh probably not many because how poorly that motor was made. What about the 3 cylinder Yaris? Nobody is going to argue that they made amazing vehicles and certain ones are still amazing. The point of the video, which I think you missed (and thats my fault for not being hyper clear) is that Toyota standards have dropped. Their own CEO even admitted that. I hope you have a solid weekend brother. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy I get it really I do, but I also know how Toyota is as a company. They have had problems before and corrected them. I know this I can drive any Toyota and feel the difference in how they handle and drive. Carcarenut just released the best video on this subject I have seen to date and highly recommend people watch it and comment on it. If you get time go watch his video it puts it all into perspective and is exactly how I feel about it:P I want to add this I am NOT giving Toyota a PASS on this they failed at quality control at the factory its not a design of the engine failure its a failure at quality control. I did watch the entire video and still do not feel Toyota is being treated fairly. They are getting hit hard BECAUSE of their stellar reputation.
Thank you for an informative upload, quite enjoyed the pace and format. I was, however, hoping for an update regarding Toyota's refusal in honoring the warranty on the GR Corolla engine issues. PS: You have earned my subscription today. 😎👍🏼
Yusuf, thank you so much for the kind words. It really means a lot, especially with earning your sub. I will continually provide you the best content possible and if you ever have any suggestions, please feel free to let me know. As for the GR Corolla issue, I wanted to include it but didn't for 2 reasons, 1. the Video was getting crazy long lol... 2. I don't believe enough of them were effected to really make the case for Toyota's quality issue. However, more could have popped up and I am just unaware of that. If that is the case, I apologize for that. Always a pleasure Yusuf. -Brandon 🫡
David, why move to an EV? I’m not at all hating on that I’m just curious. I’ve thought of getting a fairly used Tesla for commuting to work since we have “free” charging. Look forward to hearing from you. -Brandon
In my opinion, after owning several Toyota vehicles, I’ve noticed that their quality has been declining for some time. A prime example is the extensive use of plastic parts in and around their cars, especially in the Tacoma models. During a recent visit to Japan, I observed that the quality and craftsmanship of their Toyotas there is significantly higher. It seems that Toyota has become complacent, assuming that American customers are easy to satisfy and can be misled. However, this approach appears to have backfired on them significantly.
You’re spot on brother, I think they are assuming they can get away with it here and I think they are wrong. Good on your brother for bringing that up, it’s certainly something that isn’t talked about and really deserves a video on its own. One thing I can say, Tacomas are made in Mexico now, so quality will go down and YET they still charge a massive price tag. Do you know why they do that? Thanks for commenting my friend, I really appreciate it. I have other mini documentaries like this. I would certainly love to hear your opinion on them. Always a pleasure. -Brandon 🫡
Cars nowadays are extremely complex, all brands have issues no matter how hard they try to make everything perfect. Having recalls when needed just means they're willing to fix the problems, and actually care about the buyers.
Gosh they are so complex, my base model Jetta has more tech in it than most higher end cars from 2020. I will say I’m so impressed with Toyotas responses to problems. It’s truly commendable. Do you think we’ll ever see “base” model cars return? -Brandon 🫡
@A-BombEnergy : Probably not... just think about all the complications required to satisfy the ever tightening emissions regulations. Direct injection, automatic start-stop, etc. All these increase the initial cost as well as the cost of maintenance... passed to customer.
We're a Toyota family, but I am open to buying Mazda's now, since they are more fun to drive, more responsive handling. Wondering what the new Mazda-Toyota CX-50 hybrid mixing will result?
Hi brother, are you open to Mazda because Toyota is going down in quality? Or is something else? I personally think Mazda is one of the most underrated brands out there. I seriously don't get how more people aren't driving them. I also think that their hybrid model will be great. Because Toyota still does make excellent hybrids. What models of Toyota have you owned? Thanks for commenting too my friend, I have other videos like this and I'd love to hear your opinion. -Brandon 🫡
I appreciate the support, man. I am glad you enjoy the content! I am right there with you, if I had to buy a new truck, it would certainly be an older one that’s non-turbo charged. Sometimes the old ways are better… Thanks again Travis. -Brandon 🫡
Turbos are not inherently unreliable, but they do require practices that are not intuitive coming from experience with NA applications in order to last. The efficiency is gained from harnessing energy that is otherwise lost through the exhaust, which with modern engine design is less notable than what we saw in platforms during the 90s and 00s.
You're right, but a turbo isn't going to let the engine last forever like a NA would. Obviously, depends on model too. I am not against turbos, I just wish they would quit the facade of turbos being some sort of godsend that is saving the planet when its actually having an opposite effect and is less environmentally friendly. What do you think bro? -Brandon 🫡
Yeah it is sad to see Toyota in this current state, and I hope they go back to their roots with working with what works, and not trying to fix something when it doesn't need fixing. Yes regulatory stuff is a leading cause of this, but I feel like some other factors are at play as well. Sometimes it is good to experience a reality check to get you back on track to doing good and not bad, I also would like to buy a Toyota in the future if they improve from this period of mishaps... But for now I'm living with a new Kia at this time, as I didn't have the money to buy a new Toyota and most Toyota dealers wouldn't let me test drive or said I lacked credit, when I have a score across the board of ~750 which hurt even more to be shut down by the dealership. Nevertheless I appreciate these brief documentaries that cover companies that make the world turn, and if possible I would appreciate a deep dive into either Kia or Hyundai or even both and how they are slowly growing up/becoming a bit popular. I will get flack for saying that, but... I feel like they are improving from their former selves and becoming a bit more decent/ dare I say a bit more reliable from what I've heard. Only time will tell for modern Kia/Hyundai if they are destined to become greater or not... But they won't ever replace Honda or Toyota anytime soon I don't think.
Ryan, thank you for commenting and such kind words too, truly appreciate that. I am however sad to hear that the dealerships treated you so poorly, that tracks though. Its why I made a video like this on dealerships. I too also hope Toyota sees videos like this sees the reality check, I want them to succeed because if they succeed, we all succeed. So many rippling effects will come from that. I don't think you will regret having your Kia and you make a solid point about Kia and Hyundai. From the data I am seeing, including longevity, warranty periods, customer service, sales records and a few other metrics, I wouldn't be surprised if Korean brands beat Japanese ones here soon. They have better tech (for the most part) AND they aren't turbocharging everything, yet they are getting amazing fuel economy. And nobody should give you flack for your opinions, we respect all opinions on here...unless its spamming or someone who suffers from Lissencephaly...we yeet them lol. Always a pleasure Ryan and I look forward to future conversations with you. If you need anything, you can always hit me up on the socials. -Brandon
Thank you Andy! If you ever have any suggestions on how I can improve or content suggestions, my door is always WIDE open. In fact, I don't even have a door. -Brandon
Jeff, you are so correct here. I don't believe any car manufacturer is perfect. My biggest beef though is the fact that they messed this situation up really bad and they also cut their labor cost by almost 70% and yet are still charging high prices for their vehicles, specifically, the Tacoma. Thanks for commenting too my friend, I have other videos like this and I'd love to hear your opinion. -Brandon 🫡
Don't worry man, they still rock. They just need to get their tails into gear and do what they used to do best. Lets just hope they figure it out. -Brandon 🫡
The 3.4 is failing because of bad bearings, not bad turbos. If Ford can produce a bulletproof turbocharged v6 (the 2.7 Ecoboost is a masterpiece), then Toyota has no excuse.
Well its technically metal shavings getting stuck inside the bearings but that's just semantics at this point. What I am curious about is that the previous motor was in the Tundra for like 14 years (or close to it), why on earth didn't toyota test it out well before the release? I know this is a different industry but when I made my energy drink, I did 2 years of R&D and lab testing to make sure it was the best and honestly, we are almost at 3 years of R&D. Toyota, while I love them, they have really started losing their way for some reason. Thanks for commenting brother and staying engaged in the chat, super appreciative and love to see the dialogue. -Brandon
Bad engine design. Cheap components (main bearings), and twin turbos going out. It’s a trend we are witnessing and experiencing from Toyota. Don’t make excuses for a Company that made the decision to cheapen and build a cheap vehicle and charge 30% more and gaslight their loyal customers. Toyota deserves to take a major financial loss.
@@A-BombEnergy - I personally don’t believe it’s “metal shavings” - it’s a bad design or bad tolerances. Some forums have speculated the cause is intermittent oil starvation, some think the block isn’t rigid enough and flexes. Some of the part numbers are different on the replacement engines, so Toyota seems to have found a problem beyond bad cleaning at the factory. But I personally wouldn’t trust the 3.4 in a lawnmower, never mind a $60k truck. Vehicle manufacturers nowadays refuse to address problems like they used. The bean counters do the math and decide it’s cheaper to extend warranties & settle lawsuits than it is to redesign a bad system. Toyota has been making the 3.4 for years, they obviously knew it was a dud, but figured it’s easier & cheaper to gaslight owners into thinking this was a maintenance problem or a “one off” lemon. They’re no better than Ford or Nissan at this point.
Ford didn't have an easy journey on its turbo transition. It was a road they paid and traveled with hard knocks, and what they make now is the result of painful experience. I know Toyota had done turbos before (2JZ etc,.) but it wasn't in the scale that Ford did that also needed to meet economy and emissions regulations. This is a road that can only be learned with trial and error. Now Toyota is playing catch-up.
@@ClockworksOfGLToyota made a long stroke V6. Which is rare as most V6s by far are short stroke. An exception is Honda's J series V6 which is long stroke but is naturally aspirated. A long stroke engine generates stronger downward forces on the power stroke which enables it to create greater torque. However that puts extra stress on the bearings. The 2JZ happens to be a square engine, Ford Ecoboost V6s are either oversquare or square. While we have turbo long stroke engines before, they are inline 4s and 6s, and more harmonically balanced. The reason why Toyota used a long stroke on a V6 is to improve combustion efficiency for emissions, eco, etc,. Not saying this is the real issue, this is only my observation and opinion.
Unrelated somewhat, but the music got real good around the 10:30 mark, that's where we get our reminder of your video editing background/knowledge. The ending was a nice turn, shifting from running through all the recent flaws made to achknowledgment that Toyota does the right thing by respecting their customers & replacing all faulty parts (at least in the big picture) Sorta wish the Korean brands would do that as well. Why are you bragging about a 10yr unlimited powertrain warranty when people show up with blown engines & you say its not covered? Proposterous.
No man that's totally related and I appreciate that. I am always trying to improve my audio engineering skills, its something I used to be awful at haha. And I know some people think I might be just trying to rail against Toyota here but that's not the case. I want them to do better because if they succeed, we all succeed and thats why I ended it the way I did. And I totally agree with you Matt on Korean brands. On paper it seems great but I have heard a lot of cases where they do everything they humanly possibly can to avoid doing the right thing. But after living in Korea and seeing how they do business, it honestly tracks lol. I look forward to future conversations with you Matt, I really appreciate the support and comments. -Brandon
5:01 This is global issue. Even Mercedes reduced cylinders like any other manufacturer obeying the new climate rules going towards EVs. However, people don’t know what they want. Toyota, kept being Toyota and people hated it, they wanted updated stuff and cars to be like Germany counterparts. The old rugged style Toyota in Africa has no these problems. Look at what UN use in Africa.
Yeah man it’s wild. When I was in Niger, we used Toyotas and those things just last. Look at Libya, those were the vehicles dominating the streets there…especially during certain years where lots of interesting events were occurring. I think Iraq was one of the few places where it was a lot of Nissans over Toyotas. That was before they were bought out though. Thanks for commenting brother, I appreciate you and see you in the comments. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Toyota in other markets is forced to submit to market demands that takes what it is. EPA regulations are killing them too like any other. I am in Africa now, UN, country directors of big organizations here drive Toyota. Even the new Land Cruiser. There is no better car than it. I am in Uganda now, but if you move around this East African region and South African region, you will see Toyota on everywhere and are super reliable. Myself I am driving one which hasn’t given me any headaches.
It seems everything new isnt as good, and definitely overpriced. Ive been driving the same truck since high school. It now has almost 400,000 miles on it. Im 42 now. My money goes to house, land, and retirement. I cant see myself spending the insane amount of cash on depreciating assets that arent even as good as their older counterparts.
Yeah brother I think you are totally right. You might be able to find some diamonds in the rough with brands but in general, yeahhhh stuff just isn't the same. Too complicated. And I have to say, I am super proud of you for driving the same vehicle since high school and focusing your efforts on the important things. I have mad respect for that brother, like seriously, I wish I could do that. I am just obsessed with cars. What kind of truck is it? -Brandon 🫡
@A-BombEnergy 96 Silverado 2wd. 350 Vortec. All original drivetrain. Have had to fix water pump, alternator, things like that. But it's easy diy and cheap parts.
I am not shocked to hear such an old vehicle (I say old even though I was born in 93 lol) is still rocking. That was really the era for amazing vehicles that last a long time...-Brandon 🫡
Great video! I think this is why the average age of cars in the US is getting older. I think it's 12 or so years now. I miss my 2009 Honda Element that I wrecked last year. I would still be driving that car today. I'm currently driving my mom's 2021 Ford Explorer with the 2.3 L I4 Ecoboost engine. I worry about the longevity of this vehicle. Whenever I get a car, it will not be turbocharged.
Thanks for the kind words my friend! And yes, you bring up some solid points here and I hope you can get a better non turbocharged ride. Anything in particular you are looking at? It’s kind of wild how many older cars I am starting to see. I read your comment yesterday and noticed today while driving the amount of “old” cars. I never really noticed because I’ve grown up with those cars and saw them when they were new. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I hope you have an excellent week brother. 🤙 -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Hey! I've been looking at the Honda CR-V or something from Mazda like their CX-50 or 90. I just read today that Honda is having some problems with their hybrid batteries on the CR-V. I like what Mazda has been doing over the past few years with their branding shift. Most likely, I'll probably get an old truck or something that I can afford in cash.
Anything Mazda you can’t go wrong. I seriously think they are one of the most underrated car brands out there. Getting an old truck would also be sick. No car payments is always the way. Facebook marketplace is probably one of the best options out there for buying a car. I’ve recently been diving into that environment. Wild stuff out there. Keep me updated on what you get brother. -Brandon 🤙
I will place my faith in Toyota 100% before any other brand!!! I have 2 Lexus IS’s one from 2005 and another from 2016 and when I had an issue with the blender door of my IS from 2016 Lexus fixed it and refunded me my money that I paid due to being out of warranty because they knew it was a defective product. I have never seen any other manufacturers take responsibility and make it a priority to take care of there customers more than Lexus and Toyota and that is why they will always have my loyalty. ❤❤
I hear you brother, their customer service is second to none, I would love to hear more about your experience so I can talk about it in my vlog response. My biggest concern and you let me know if I am wrong on this, but I feel that Toyota used to have a large gap between the other manufacturers in reliability and durability and I feel like that gap has been significantly shortened. Thanks for commenting too my friend, I have other videos like this and I'd love to hear your opinion. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy Hi Brandon yes of course!! I would love to share my experience. Honestly, I am the only one in my family who owns a Toyota and try to get my family members to buy one every time I get asked for advise on a good car.
Jason, right? Pretty wild. I am assuming you are talking about the Corollas? How many have they had spontaneously combust at this point lol? Like 3-4? Last time I checked, they have had 3? But that was a hot minute ago, so I wouldn't be surprised if more came lol. I am actually shocked by Toyota's response too...-Brandon 🫡
Highway miles don't worn out a car as much as city driving. He brags about the 1,000,000 on his Toyota and says hes been driving it 125k miles every year.
Oh totally man but its still a very interesting data point and not many other rides of gotten that, otherwise we would hear about it non-stop. Thanks for commenting Paul, I hope you have a great day. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy Oh perfect, that’ll scare them off haha. Oh yeah man, I meant to ask you, you mentioned maybe going to that Sleep Token concert while you were in Europe, did you make it out to see them? I’m making a trip to the UK next month and am trying to work my schedule out to go to their London concert, should be sick!
Jake, I wasn't able to make it unfortunately. My work schedule while I was there was too busy. I so badly want to see them in concert, maybe I can try to make it to that UK concert since the Army has basically put me out to pasture haha. Whats your favorite song by them? I CAN'T get over Euclid. Gets me every time.
@@A-BombEnergy Ah yeah man I understand that. I believe the show is November 29th, I’m sure the Army won’t mind too much if you hop on over haha. Oh yeah dude, Euclid WRECKS me every time. I’m not even a super emotional person but that one gets to me…doesn’t stop me from listening to it just about every day though lol 😂 Who doesn’t like a little pain on their way to work, am I right??
Okay I will give it a look and see if I can get the time off, I have too many vacation days and have to burn them plus free miles for American Airlines...so it shouldn't be an issue as long as it gets approved. Haha I get too emotional sometimes and yeah why not get all in the feels right before work 🤣 Sleep Token is literally their own genre lol. You get your tickets yet?
I've been saying it for a while, they have gotten complacent and are starting to prioritize cost-cutting over quality. All we have to do is look at the new products coming out… it’s very telling. What are your thoughts on the new stuff? -Brandon
You're right, some turbos can be super durable and I appreciate you bringing up a different perspective. The thing you have to consider is that turbo charging a smaller vehicle that has less weight to pull and less "work" to do takes a lot of strain off the engine and turbo. Turbo charging larger vehicles, especially trucks and SUV's is wild to me. However, I am very happy to hear your Volvo is cranking away and I hope you get another 240,000 miles out of it with the same engine and turbo. -Brandon 🫡
It’s a shame that Toyota is following the trends of other brands by doing turbos instead of naturally aspirated as you said. I know they’ll be back, they are the largest car manufacturer after all.
Yo! Brother! Good to see you again, I hope you are doing well. I certainly hope they will be back with naturally aspirated engines and continue to buck the trend. What kind of blows my mind is they had 14 years to figure out an engine replacement for the tundra and they seem to have dropped the ball...Hope you Nissan got that paint fixed too brother. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy thanks for the reply as always. Here’s hoping Toyota can figure things out. We didn’t do anything with the paint. I guess I’ll just live with it.
Hey man that's really good to hear. Those Corolla IM's are sick and I actually looked at getting one not to long ago because they did a great job with them. I wish you the best with it and hope it lasts you another 190,000 miles trouble free. -Brandon 🫡
Govt regulations make cars heavier and they expect better MPG's at the same time, so the solution is smaller, more stressed out motors and more electronics which can easily fail and be expensive to fix.
I think it's even worse than that. Toyota is also using less durable materials to make cars cheaper to build. Plus, the Tacoma is made in Mexico, which is fine I guess, but they are still commanding an insanely high price. Why not pass the discount off onto the consumer and make the price even more competitive? Makes no sense. You think Toyota or really the industry as a whole is going to improve? -Brandon
Totally true. i m still crying my 8nr-fts 1.2lt turbo petrol auris that i had to sell due to severe pre-ignition. Dealership didnt even bother letting me know that my engine was going to die soon. No carbon cleaning maintenance plans. also very sad and faulty manual gearbox. i had it rebuilt 2 times underwarranty and i was again begun to hear those crap bearings. #TOYOTA_NEVER_AGAIN. YOU BROKE MY TRUST LIKE NO OTHER
Man brother I’m sorry to hear that happened to you. This is how you lose a customer for life. What did you end up switching to? Any brands you prefer now? -Brandon 🫡
I feel this is a little dramatic, every manufacturer has recalls from time to time. And you’ve got some concerning antidotes in there, but you’ve got to look at the whole picture relative to other brands, and statistics.
Yeah, I get what you are saying. But, the brand has gotten a bit too complacent in recent years. They need to step up and address the concerns of their customers not just in recalls but in designing and engineering a better product. I understand the market as a whole for sure, which is why I’ve done other videos like this. Toyota is just one piece of the pie if you catch my drift. You are right though about the industry brother. I do very much appreciate you commenting and hope you check out some of my latest documentaries. I would love to hear your opinion on them. -Brandon 🤙
Max, yeah that’s pretty wild to be putting a BMW engine in a Toyota. Now I have heard Toyota co designed it and it passed Toyotas endurance tests. What does that mean? Who the heck knows. I actually own that motor in my M340i and I will say, it’s the best car I’ve EVER owned. Should it be in a Toyota? Nahhhh probably not. Assuming you think Toyota is slipping as well? -Brandon 🫡
@A-BombEnergy I mean the 2JZ co-developed with Yamaha, I guess because it is a performance engine we can't really compare to modern engine quality huh? Also what about the MR2 3S-GTE Turbo? Damn Toyota quality have really gone down hill.
I think for the most part you are right brother. Do you think the gap Toyota had is now narrowing? Do you drive a Toyota now? I’m super impressed with their warranty responses though. Look forward to hearing from your brother. -Brandon
Brooooooo....you are SO correct. I seriously don't think the EV stuff is going to last much longer. Its a niche thing. Like Tesla, they are a niche company and its why they do well. Thanks for commenting brother. -Brandon 🫡
The overworked and downsized engines are the Achilles heel of Toyota and many other companies, but consumers and manufacturers never wanted these. They are a result of government bureaucracy and CAFE regulations. Stop this and let car makers make the vehicles we want!
Totally agree here. I get having SOME regulations, you know simple things like don’t dump oil in rivers lol. But it has gotten out of hand and I fear the industry is going to be beat into submission of turbocharged everything and things simply won’t last.
Always a pleasure to see your comments my friend. -Brandon 🤙
It’s not just CAFE; it’s motoring journalists too. Turbos are fine if they’re used they way they were intended but too many car journalists demand instant throttle response in any gear so you need to increase the complexity with variable geometry, duel scroll or sequential turbo changing. For most of the 80s and 90s you had journalists constantly whining about turbo lag which was only an issue for normal drivers a tiny percentage of the time.
If these trucks had old fashioned turbos on them they’d get decent mileage, still put out good power AND they wouldn’t be so highly stressed. There are plenty of old turbocharged saabs, Audis and Volvos out there with half a million miles on them because at the time we accepted turbo lag as a matter of fact. The agenda is being driven by an unnecessary technological standard from people who should know better.
Toyota is also being greedy and purposely producing less Corollas to maximize profit. That's why Corollas are sold for over MSRP, it's ridiculous!
one of the few good things about being south american is that we dont get most of those things, our corolla still comes with a 170hp 2 liter NA 4 pot and a 5 speed manual as standard, interior looks old but by mercosur standards its pretty good, same can be said about most mercosur made toyota products
I agree
Root cause of all this? Emissions and regulations. If gov would back off we could have good cars again.
EPA regulations will get even worse. But the time frame is the problem also. Like they are forcing everyone to make EVs in a short time. It’s a problem. Toyota knows this that’s why they take time and still insists to use hybrid for a time because small, powerful and efficient engines can be developed. But then that won’t do much, since the EV push is going hard. In the end we get CVTs, turbos and other things.
Bryan, it is certainly part of it. What I don't get and maybe you have an answer to it, but why can other brands get away without turbocharging and dong CVTs? I mean look at the 5.7 Hemi or some of Kia's line up. Naturally aspirated and non-CVT's...I feel like this problem is super complex and I hope we can see a shift in the market. What do you think brother? -Brandon 🫡
I believe the EPA regs are based on the entire manufacturer's lineup and how the cars are categorized. Pickup trucks have fewer regulations/loopholes. The super efficient, high-strung engines are to improve the manufacturer's average MPG. Ford is doing the same with Ecoboost.
The 3.4 is failing because bad bearings, not emissions regulations, not bad turbos. The EPA isn’t to blame for Toyota’s trash engineering. Other manufacturers have producing reliable turbocharged engines for years.
@@A-BombEnergy mazda doesn’t have a single CVT in their current lineup and their only turbocharged engine right now is the inline 6 used in the CX70/90 which is meant to be a bargain BMW X series
The issue here is that we’re asking too much of our cars.
As an engineer, when I get a design brief, the ones which work the best consist of clear concise instructions. Instead we’re engineering cars nowadays which have to do so many things well/perfectly that it’s impossible not to have issues.
I actually blame car journalists for the turbo problems. Back in the 80s and 90s, turbos were simple pieces of tech very similar to the ones you’d find in a semi truck. You’d accept the shortcomings for the better fuel economy and improved power; more oil changes, turbo lag etc. But for the entire time journalists whined about turbo lag and increased maintenance so manufacturers responded by developing more complex turbos and engine management systems while trying to keep NA service intervals. The public never demanded this stuff; most don’t need instant throttle response in all gears or ludicrous power levels but motoring journalists pushed this agenda to the point where something which was supposed to improve fuel economy became ubiquitous.
The irony is that today the same journalists get really excited driving 80/90s turbo charged cars *because* of the turbo lag!
And this is the same with other aspects of modern cars. We expect electronic systems we could only dream of 10 years ago, it’s nearly impossible to buy a car without air conditioning which again adds weight and complexity.
So if the best of them, Toyota, are struggling to meet these standards, I can’t blame them. As a buying public, maybe it’s time to start demanding simpler lighter cars otherwise they’re going to continue getting more expensive and less reliable.
Brother, well said here. I can't imagine what it must be like to be handed a list of requirements from the top and they expect everything to be cheap and perfect. You bring an interesting perspective here too with not only being an engineer but also pointing out what car journalist were saying/doing. I didn't know that from a historical perspective, you would think that companies would understand that most auto journalists don't speak for everyone and thats because they USUALLY are enthusiast and with me being an enthusiast, my preferences are crazy different than the general public.
I have heard the argument for less techy and more simple cars. Initially, I thought that was silly because the public is always whining about wanting more...but as time progresses and the evolution of cars becomes more techy, the pendulum is swinging hard to less tech. Here is an example, I wanted a super base model VW Jetta to run deliveries for my company. The most base model one has more tech than my almost every car produced in 2016. Like crazy amount. Radar & lane keep for example.
Thank you for sharing this comment with us, its very appreciated and it deserves more reads.
-Brandon 🫡
We had those. I have one of the last ones, a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage. But now it's discontinued because a perfectly adequate car got bashed for fun by idiots. America doesn't need 300+whp to get to work every day FFS.
@@Whatshisname346 sorry im not sold, I see basic stuff breaking on cars today that didnt break before in addition to the tech. Turbos or forced induction is old technology, today’s engines are just not being built for turbo duty. Just watched a guy pull a 500hp 4.0 litre twin turbo V8 apart and i believe the con rods were not forged. Then you timing chain driven water pumps thats are thousands to replace if they don’t take out the motor first. At lot of crappy engineering and cheap parts out there.
Bold title. I think Toyota will be generally fine, they just need to be more reliable than the average Kia/ Hyundai/ Nissan. The general population still thinks there's a massive quality difference.
Wrong they have no idea how to design software and EV manufacturing. Too much in DEBT and have not made anything new in 20 YEARS. They lost the sales in China and Tesla is wiping them out
@@b4804514 Your comment has nothing to do with what I, or the video, focused on.
Bold title yes. But is it that far off? I do agree though, they will be fine but my fear is that they will stoop to the level of other manufacturers…which as of the present situation, it seems like it might be happening… but totally agree with the general population statement. Thanks for watching brother, I hope you liked it. Anything I can do better? -Brandon
the video didn't talk about the engine issues in the GR86, nor the very recent GR Corolla controversy, where 2 GR Corollas have their engine suddenly explode with only normal use yet Toyota in both cases Toyota didn't want to honor the warranties, so there's that
@@AndrewYac Performance vehicles are a niche market so Toyota probably thinks it can slide by with minimal brand impact; its the SUV/Truck issues that may become a significant problem FAST.
Turbos are great, if you don't plan to keep the vehicle for long and want to essentially put your engine on steroids. Because that is what it is, you are forcing your engine to achieve something it cannot naturally achieve on its own power. Plus, I have never seen a modern day Turbo engine with 300k or 400k miles on it.
Craig, this is a solid point. Turbos have been around for a hot minute and I personally haven't seen any with high miles, like literally none and I am always looking at cars for sale online. I'll never understand people who vehemently defend the usage of them for the masses. Remember the times when we just worried about replacing transmission potentially? Now its transmission AND turbo. You think this is just another fad? -Brandon 🫡
Fully agree 100%
Every diesel engine uses a turbocharger, those engines consistently break 400k without fuss.
@@ClockworksOfGL Not at all trying to be abrasive here but a turbo diesel is SO MUCH different than a gasoline turbo. Diesels operate at lower temps, which is less stress and not only that, the fuel they use offers more lubrication to components. Then there is combustion factor compared to diesel vs gasoline. There is a reason they work so well on larger vehicles that are diesel but gasoline is a completely different animal. Its why there are diesel mechanics and normal mechanics. Just food for thought there man, I am not an expert. -Brandon
Another bad look for Toyota is that they own DENSO (who supplied faulty fuel pumps to not only Toyota, but many other companies as well)
Yes, this is true. Toyota owns a lot of the companies that manufacture their parts. It’s part of their lean production model. I hope you liked the video. Did you see anything I can do better my friend? -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergythis is a well done video
I sat in a 2021 CH-R yesterday. I have to say, that the interior is comparable to a Dacia. Dacia being possibly the cheapest and most bottom of the barrell car brand. This speaks a lot about Toyota's goals and cost-cutting measures.
Aaron, its pretty sad isn't it? I have some friends in the Middle East and a lot of them tell how cheap the interiors are as well. Its honestly the biggest complaint a lot of new Toyota owners have. I would understand it if they mechanics were rocking and rolling but a cheap interior and poorly made motor really doesn't help the brand. I think Toyota will change here soon though, fan boys are starting to complain...you know its bad when that happens. Thanks for commenting Aaron. If you spotted or noticed anything I can do better, please let me know. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy i mean, who cares about interiors ? the esencial is reliability
Ehhhh I care...Its where I spend the majority of the time and it needs to inspire me and make me feel good about the purchase. But I also view cars as functional pieces of art and reliability is important but I want both lol...-Brandon 🫡
Government EPA and emissions standards is what's causing manufacturers resort to shrinking and turbocharging engines.
Yes my friend, it is an unfortunate situation occurring and I’m not sure why they keep placating. Especially since we all know turbos don’t actually provide much better mpg lol 😂. You think it’s a scam? Also, good to see you again brother. Love the Pitty in the picture. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy That statement is markedly false. The issue is the average lemming cannot stem their temptations to drive inefficiently with a turbocharger. Do not get it twisted. In all 3 scenarios where I had a turbocharged car over a larger NA 4 cylinder, the turbo always did far better when you try to do so. You will be hard pressed to return 40mpg out of a scion IQ with even a tiny 1.3L. Yet a civic 1.5 turbo can easily yield 43mpg on average with my foot and a 6 speed. Can you also plummet down to 28mpg on the same motor? yes. Most people who ham-fist their driving will only ever see 30mpg with the same civic. But it isn't worse.
so why didn't Nissan kill the Frontier? This is not an argument.
What’s your thoughts on Honda? I know they had a similar dip in reliability in the late 2010s and early 2020s, due to turbos and brand new engines being brand new, but do you think Honda’s reliability will recover? Do you think that Honda’s hybrids, Atkinson engines, and DOHC V6 engines will be reliable? Do you think Honda makes reliable CVTs and 10-speed autos?
I think Honda makes probably the best engines on the planet. I don't like the turbo's they are putting in there though...I think most of what Honda makes is reliable BUT the CVT's aren't the best. I have a friend who had the CVT in a 2022 (I think, might be 23) and his CVT went out after 20k miles. He told me it was a common issue with Honda CVT's. I can't speak with authority though on their CVT's, just from what I have heard. What do you think my friend? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy CVTs in general tend to be less reliable than other types of transmissions, but the big question for Honda’s CVTs is how reliable are they relative to other current CVTs (Nissan/Mitsubishi JATCO, Subaru Lineartronic, Hyundai/Kia IVT, GM CVT, Toyota DirectShift)? The other big question is how their hybrids are holding up, because even though their current design has been around since 2014, these hybrids have been in relatively low production until 2023, which coincided with tweaks to the Atkinson engine. Around this timeframe, the V6 engine also got tweaked to replace VTEC and SOHC with VTC and DOHC. These new engines have had some issues, albeit not as severe as the 1.5t, and some of them already have an identified root cause, so the big question is whether these are teething issues that typically come with new designs or if they are design issues? My opinion overall is that it remains to be seen how reliable Honda’s new designs will be compared to current competing designs, but I think they are off to a start with recovering reliability, as exemplified by them phasing out the turbo from the economy Civics in favor of hybrids. Hopefully your friend’s failed CVT was attached to a turbo, which would imply that maybe that CVT could have been better off with a less powerful 2.0NA engine, because generally, transmissions should fare better when paired with weaker engines due to having to deal with less load.
@@A-BombEnergyokay, this comment you’ve made here just proved me something. You are just biased with Toyota. From what I have read so far. The whole video was pinning Toyota and making it a bad company or the villain when stallentis is making bad products. Toyota with its sub division Lexus are ranking first and second in reliability so far.
Man, I used to trust you. You sold me with this one. Toyota is a giant anything that happen everyone will see. With Honda few will care.
Honda has lost it’s way. They had a huge dip with Honda Acura lineup and just recently bringing back their core philosophy but a lot of loyal Honda fans have moved on to different brands.
Boxoffisa. Dude, you are literally the most biased person I have ever met with Toyota. Do you think I don't see all your comments? You are literally waging an all out defensive campaign for a company that doesn't care about you or know you exist. Do you seriously think I dislike Toyota? How many times do I need to say that I want Toyota to improve and the only way to do that is to point out mistakes so they can be corrected. This is how business improve. This is how humans improve. Calm down. Also, don't trust me. Do your own research. NEVER take someones word on the internet, always come to your own conclusions by doing your own legwork. I can only show you what i've done. Chill dude. You only liked the channel because I didn't point out Toyota, you were happy when I was crushing American brands (which they deserve). Always have an open mind. Always. -Brandon 🫡
You completely left out a huge aspect on why Toyota is going with turbos. The biggest reason is Gov't regulation. The EPA is forcing manufacturers to become more emission and fuel efficient.
Government regulations are made by people who don't communicate with people who know what they're doing like engineers and mechanics. That's what's ruining the car industry.
Man I have commented about this many times. He has been so good, but with this video himself can be an example that no one can be at their best forever.
EPA and forcing automotive manufacturers into making EVs has been a problem.
Its for sure part of it but what I don't get is how other brands aren't following suit. So the argument of regulations can only go so far. But to a certain degree, we are both correct in my opinion. Look at RAM, they are still rocking the 5.7. Its so complicated at times and I wish there was a point blank, black and white answer. What I do know is that Toyota didn't have to go this route and it feels really rushed...like really rushed. So something weird is going on and I hope this video maybe helps give some answers. We all naturally try to have "The Answer" but idk if we ever will tbh. Regardless, thank you for commenting because you are partially correct and I enjoy engaging in this dialogue. -Brandon 🫡
P.S. Nice EBR in your photo. My last deployment I wanted to take one so bad but ended up taking stuff of German origin 🫣
I will try to be better my friend. I apologize for letting you down. -Brandon
@TimSlee1 Most of the people that created regulations are mostly woke liberals.
I’ve been waiting for this one!! My first car was a 1999 Toyota 4Runner with the 3.4L V6, it had 193,000 miles and I paid just over $4000 for it. Now about 5 years later, it’s sitting right around 264,000 miles, and I’ve beat that poor thing to hell. Countless off-road trips, multiple times going speeds in excess of 40MPH through mud pits, and sliding around in parking lots for hours on end in the snow. I even hit a deer with it traveling at a speed I won’t disclose and a couple of days after that, I had myself and 4 other people in the car going up the hill on I-70 in Colorado when the radiator exploded. The collision with the deer tweaked the core support just enough to put stress on the radiator and it finally let go on that highway. We all watched the temp gauge rapidly go higher and higher, and by the time we were at a section on the highway with a shoulder to pull off onto, the needle was as high as it could physically go.
Even after all that abuse, the only “major” repairs I’ve had to do to it are replace both driver side wheel bearings, rebuild the rear drive shaft, and after the deer replace the driver side fender and radiator. (Had to do multiple alternator and starter replacements because of those mudding trips but what else are you gonna expect?) Even after that catastrophic overheating on I-70, all I had to do was swap in a new radiator and coolant and it was like it never happened. It’s still on its original engine and transmission.
It’s a true shame to see Toyota fall this hard, as I used to be a huge fan of their vehicles. The new generation is just boring, the interiors are (in my opinion) atrocious, though Toyota was never particularly great in that aspect. The new twin turbo V6’s they’re putting in the Tundra’s and Sequoia’s are a joke, and the Tundra’s actually play a V8 sound through the cabin speakers as you’re driving it. Not sure if the Sequoia’s do the same as I’ve never driven one but, if it has to sound like it has a V8, PUT A V8 IN THE THING. No replacement for displacement. I also noticed terrible mileage in the 2022 Tundra I drove, worse than my 2024 GMC Sierra with the 6.2L V8. Same with the 4-cylinder motors they’re putting in the new Tacoma’s and 4Runner’s, and don’t even get me started on the hybrid systems…
I will never get rid of that 1999 4Runner, not just because it was my first car, but because it’s a perfect example of what Toyota used to stand for. Simplicity, reliability, and rock solid build quality. That’s what happens when a company gets too comfortable being regarded as the people who make the most reliable cars on the market, this new generation of vehicles is going to kill that image.
Wow that is crazy it has lasted so long brother but that is the typical toyota that we all know. Unfortunately, its just not what it used to be. I am glad you guys were safe after smacking that deer. I am just so surprised though you basically caused a catastrophic failure and overheated the 4Runner and yet it is still running.
I am glad I am not the only one who has had a bad experience with the new Toyota trucks. I simply could not believe the miles per gallon those vehicles were getting. It just seems really deceptive and disingenuous to do that and then claim the miles per gallon is so much more than what it really is. I used to own a ram rebel and it got better fuel economy than the turbo charged tundra. That doesn't make any sense at all. TFL has said many times during their tundra videos and Tacoma videos that Toyota did this purely for power and nothing to do with durability, reliability, or miles per gallon.
Definitely hold onto your 4Runner too. I still have my first car that I bought, and I will never get rid of it. Is it still your daily driver or are you driving something else? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy I’m highly impressed that my 4Runner survived that overheat, I’d be very interested to see what would happen to one of their new engines under those same circumstances with that many miles.
I’ve seen all the TFL videos, it seems the new Hurricane engine they’re putting in RAM’s has the same issue as it got worse mileage than the V8’s in the Ford and GMC they compared it to. Definitely makes sense that they prioritized power over economy and reliability, but it doesn’t make sense why they’d get rid of the I-Force 5.7 other than it’s probably cheaper to make turbo’d V6’s.
The 4Runner isn’t my daily anymore, I have a 2018 F-150 (5.0L) that my job gave me, but my personal daily is a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X with the 6.2L. First and probably only vehicle I’ll ever buy brand new 😂
The 4Runner has a lot of small issues that need to be fixed (main ones being bent front control arms, leaking front diff and leaking power steering rack) but one of these years it’ll be turned into a trail rig
Autobiography great job
A video like this makes me so happy I just bought a Mazda 3. No turbo, no CVT, best in class driving dynamics AND reliability, gorgeous interior, all while still being super cheap to own. I don’t know how they get away with it in the modern day industry and I don’t care either. I just hope they keep it up as long as possible. Great video as always man 🔥
You hit the nail on the head, I’m with you on that! Mazda is making such a great product. They are literally one of the most underrated car companies out there. And their prices are so dang competitive. How’s the Mazda treating you brother? Tons of miles yet? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy it’s a 2019 model I got used only about a month ago. About 158,000 kms (98K miles) on it with great maintenance history so it still rides like brand new. I got it for about CA$14K or roughly US$10K all on my insurance after a nasty hailstorm turned my beloved VW Passat into swiss cheese. I’m hoping to keep it for a good while but hopefully other manufacturers and regulators get their act together by time I’m ready to upgrade
Title seems a little dramatic Toyotas gonna be fine
Potentially. My fear is that Toyota will continue to go down the path as everyone else. I don't want that AT ALL. I love Toyota as a company but what I am seeing...I don't like. I certainly hope I am wrong though, I want to be wrong. Thanks for commenting though brother and being a subscriber, I truly appreciate it. -Brandon
Exactly. He is a good content creator but with this one he went like having a problem with Toyota. Remember, Toyota is still much better than any other manufacturer. Lexus and Toyota brands still leads reliability stats.
Plus, the governments, billionaires and climate activists have done the worse to the whole automotive industry. Now everyone is forced into using few cylinders, turbos and go hybrid for the sake of going Electric.
Toyota blatantly made the decision to force loyal customers (30 years of only buying Toyota vehicles) to buy turbo charged engines and make their cars and trucks significantly and noticeably cheaper. Videos on UA-cam do Not lie. Toyota deserves to eat their low build quality and terrible powertrain options. Not to mention, they had the BALLS to charge 20 to 30 percent more for a cheaper build quality and labor. I wouldn’t buy a new Toyota even if Toyota gave me 50% of MSRP. Also, they are making yet another epic failure decision to make the new 2025 Toyota 4Runner with a 4 Cylinder Turbo and Hybrid powertrain. Screw Toyota at this point, they can buy those trucks back and drive them until the engine or transmission fails before 50K miles. Good luck trying to sell your New platform Tundra, Tacoma, and 4Runner.
@@Slammingutz this is your heart issue with Toyota. But there are other options from stellantis, ford and GM. You can buy those. Also trashing Toyota’s platform is the hardest lie in your entire point. Since it is based on feelings I understand, however, statistics says that companies like stellantis increased their prices more than Toyota. Returning to platform, TNGA new Toyota platform is the best ever in their history.
I understand when we are being led by emotions it’s hard to make right decision and judgement. However, GM, ford and others are making turbo charged engines. Everyone is counting down to 6 cylinders or 4 cylinders. This is because the EPA regulations are designed to cut emissions and forcing everyone to make EV. You sound like it’s Toyota’s problem to lower engine cylinder number.
In addition to that, these engines like twin turbo v6 from Toyota are more powerful than V8 they had. Toyota has been making turbo engines in Land Cruiser, Prado among other cars I have seen and driven in Africa. Those cars have been reliable. They didn’t bring that in North America. So turbos even if I am not a fun they are not bad. But again your issue is heart issue. But we can all learn how to judge, not speaking from bitterness and hate but understanding of the decisions and factors driving situations.
A reminder, Toyota is selling more cars than any manufacturer. So your point has no effect on them.
@@Slammingutz IMO the issues with Toyota and their trucks don’t affect the majority of their buyers. Toyota has a long lineup of vehicles and the fact that their issues are only affecting their trucks is pretty good odds compared to the American companies who have issues across the board. Hopefully they’ll figure it out
I absolutely love the videos, keep up the good work!
Thanks my friend, I certainly will. Did you notice anything that I can do better? -Brandon 🤙
Me a few years ago: im selling my FJ
Me now: thank God I still have my FJ
Bro right? Those FJ Cruisers are in crazy high demand now anyways. Plus a solid unit. How many miles do you have on it? -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy almost 300 thousand kilometers. Not sure how much is that in miles.
Peace and love from KSA ✌️
It’s around 160, which is a lot! Love from USA! 🇺🇸 🤙
Great job Brandon. I too am disappointed in not only Toyota but all the rest. I used to love the idea of going out and buying a shiny new car. Replacing and improving upon what I had. I don't feel that way anymore. I'd just rather keep what we already have. It's a shame really. They want to build cheaper and sell more expensive. With that degree of greed, they are turning many away. Your content is only improving, keep it up my friend.
Wow thank you for such kind words my friend, I am always trying to increase quality, production value, and information flow. If you ever have any ideas for improvement, I am all ears. And I used to be just like you too, I loved buying new cars and playing with the new tech. There only a handful of manufacturers out there that are continually improving their products. I know it might sound like an oxymoron but the BMW I have has been unbelievably reliable and the build quality is out of this world. Its the main reason I have switched to German engineering. One day I'll make a video on it lol.
Thanks again my friend, I truly appreciate the level of support you guys bring. Its really inspiring. -Brandon
True, I can't think of many new cars that'll be future classics. The future looks grim.
@@A-BombEnergyYou're welcome Sir. I think an in depth video on German engineering would be very interesting. The only foreign vehicle I've ever owned was a 2005 Volvo XC90. It was loaded to the gills. Every option they offered including AWD and a 4.4 Litre Yamaha V8. Swedish I know, but it was an amazing machine. Got great mileage and was surprisingly quick (for what it was) and if you were on fresh pavement 75 was dead silent. Sadly it had a rough life before I got it. The deferred maintenance really added up and eventually had to sell it. It kind of ruined me. Most other vehicles are dull by comparison. I'm glad you're having great luck with your BMW though. They surely don't have a bulletproof reputation. Take care Brandon. Good talking to you.
A rather bold title I don’t think Japanese practices will allow them to fully fall into the same pit as American car makers have or that of German luxury car makers but it is worth considering
Nowadays almost every car maker has been doing something weird and the market is the first thing they point too
Yes, super bold title and I know some people may not like it. But in my opinion, I think we are witnessing a slow downfall of Toyota and I wouldn't be surprised if a Korean brand comes in and takes the title. I get why people want to blame the market when a auto manufacturer does something weird but lets be honest, its the market and outside forces that are forcing companies like Toyota to turbocharge anything and everything. I certainly hope things change...-Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy I hope things change to
@@A-BombEnergy I won’t lie I use to think turbo charge was a good way to make engines powerful since Big V 8s got a bad reputation after the whole malaise era but now that’s turning out not to be the case
I'm a little surprised you didn't mention the 2 cases of GR corollas burning to the ground with Toyota refusing to honor any warranty on them. There is really no excuse for Toyota to refuse to warranty such a catastrophic failure, especially if it only happened twice. Toyota really is losing their grip that they once held so tight on the automotive industry.
Also, I never would have guessed that even hybrid turbo v6 trucks barely get any better gas mileage than their predecessors. A prime example is how I've got a beat-up 1996 f150 with 81k miles, presumed extremely high idle hours, a very tired 300 inline 6 that definitely makes less than 200hp, and ATF mixed into the coolant from the bad transmission cooler, yet it still manages 14-15mpg; while I've found that the newest and fanciest of f150s barely manage 20mpg.
Its more than 2 now isn't it? Only reason I didn't was because its not widespread enough and if I mentioned it, there is going to be the keyboard warrior saying "oh well its only x amount out of the millions." However, I do agree that it is crazy that Toyota isn't honoring them...I have a feeling they will eventually though.
DUDE...wild how the Hybrid Tundra was barely getting better gas mileage than the non-hybrid and even the older models! That was NUTS when I saw that. I just had to put that in here. What I found even more WILD during research, there were cases where people were getting worse MPG and cases where people claiming to get crazy good MPG. It was hard to decipher the truth but I took the averages of pictures I saw and YT videos of people doing tests.
I really hope Toyota can square themselves away. Because I do love the brand. Did you notice anything that I could have done better brother? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy one was was rebuild and the owner was being odd and I don't know anything about the second one only 2 have been on fire
Okay sick bro, thanks for the update on that. That right there is why I haven’t covered it. Just not widespread enough tbh. -Brandon 🫡
Been noticing the Hondas AND the Toyotas fail for some time now! On the other hand, KIAs and Hyundais keep getting better and better!!!!
Yeah, I think the Korean market is really stepping up to the plate, they are making great vehicles. I have heard some mechanics say they have surpassed Toyota and some same they are close to surpassing Toyota. Regardless, I think we can all agree that the mask of Toyota is slipping and that Kia and Hyundai are nothing like what they used to be. Just my opinion from a random guy on the internet. Thanks for commenting and sharing your thoughts brother, I have other videos like this. I would love to hear your opinion on them. -Brandon 🫡
Just in time to help take my mind off the bs news after the NASCAR race today
I’m here to serve you guys. What happened with NASCAR today? Did you like the video my friend? Anything I can do better? -Brandon 🤙
@A-BombEnergy loved the video. Tyler Reddick made a comeback during the last half of the race today to eliminate Joey Logano from the playoffs then a few hours later Alex Bowman got disqualified which put Logano back into the playoffs and I can't stand Logano, he's a dirty driver
Back when I watched NASCAR, I never liked Logano either...I liked Bobby Labonte (if that shows how long its been lol). What are your thoughts on Tony Stewart? -Brandon 🫡
Tony Stewart was the man. He wasn't my driver but I liked him, too bad his mind got destroyed after what happened to guy during the dirt track race he was in
My friends and I joke that the 5.7 hemi is more reliable than the new 3.4 in the tundra. Toyota does better than dodge on almost every metric excluding the 8 speed dodge gets. We just like to bust the balls of the toyota fanatic in our friend group
I meannnnnn....the 5.7 is a pretty dang solid engine. I put 60,000 miles on my 5.7 Hemi and had ZERO issues and I got 18mpg. Which is ironic because the 3.4 V6 Toyota Turbo gets about that. The 8 speed transmission dodge gets is the same one thats in so many cars, Ferrari and BMW's come to mind. I think its called the ZF. Show your Toyota buddy this video so he can flame me hahaha 😂. Always a pleasure my friend. -Brandon
The new strategy behind buying a reliable platform is to stay away from turbocharged engines, most CVT transmissions, and any type of cylinder deactivation technology.
Although Mazda does use cylinder deactivation and some of their models, they seem to be the one automaker that's climbing the ranks in terms of reliability..
You’re right, it’s certainly going to be more difficult to buy a reliable car nowadays, but I am glad you are informed about whats actually making cars unreliable. When I do a response video to this (I always do a Vlog response to my films and answer comments and themes), I am going to mention this very comment. You have really highlighted the sentiment that most feel. Its only the squeaky wheels that probably don't even own cars that seem to be cheering this on.
Thanks Shuan for commenting. I hope you can check out my other short documentaries and let me know what you think. -Brandon 🫡
P.S. I like your drone footage. I myself have a DJI drone.
@@A-BombEnergy thanks! I like your content. This is generally the stuff that pulls me in. Keep doing your thing!
Will do my friend, so much more to come. -Brandon 🫡
18mpg? Shoot my Fiero barely gets 8. I’ve actually been thinking of getting a newer Honda civic, it would be cool if you could find enough controversies to make a Honda video, I know turbos put more wear on an engine but for such a small light vehicle like a civic do you still think it’s a concern?
Dude a Fiero is awesome though! What an iconic car. I actually don’t think a turbo on a small engine is as big of a deal. I’d still rather have a nonturbo in a sedan but it is what it is. In a SUV or Truck, that’s just nonsense. Biggest thing I’d say to be careful of the CVTs. Honda and Toyota make the best but I still think getting a manual or normal automatic is hands down the best route to take.
Keep me updated on what you get brother, I’d love to help anyway I can. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy I’m going manual, I feel like driving a new civic will be like being in a spaceship compared to my 4 speed manual fiero with crank windows and no AC.
Haha dude I feel you on that! When I go from my 92 Cherokee to my 2022 M340i…literal spaceship 😂😂😂
Here in Europe issues with the latest Toyota Corolla 1.8L hybrid are emerging, engine related issues.
Really? I wonder what is going on with them? I figured Toyota would have ironed out that vehicle before launching in Europe. Where are you at in Europe? Thanks for letting me know about that too brother. -Brandon 🫡
Great piece. I'm not a Toyota fan boy. I"ve never owned one. But i've come to appreciate what they are. The fact that they recalled the Tundra engines to make things right instead of let the engines fail and deny (like my beloved Chevy is doing with their 5.3 and 6.2 truck engines) says a lot to me. My next new vehicle may be a Toyota. Keep up the great work.
Yeah brother I’m in the same boat. Idk why Toyota just doesn’t do it for me. But I have MEGA respect for them and the actions they took to right a wrong. I don’t know a single American car company that would do what they did. I know people think I’m railing on Toyota but in reality, I’m showing their mistake and how they fixed it. BUT they need to readjust and get back to what made Toyota, Toyota. What model are you looking at brother? -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy i have a full-size now, and would consider adding something smaller. Taco's are the best, according to Off-Road Guy, so maybe that? I can't get over made in Mexico when the Colorados are made in Missouri. That''s just how i roll.
Yeah dude I’m the same way…what’s even worse they switched to Mexico but are still asking wicked high prices! It’s slightly insulting tbh. I would much rather have a Colorado than a new Tacoma. We roll the same bro. -Brandon
I think it’s only in the US or other western countries because I still see a lot of 2014 Toyota Vios ( called Yaris sedan in US and Belta in Japan )
You are partially correct here brother, my biggest point of contention with Toyota at the moment is there newest vehicles. They are being so poorly built. 2014 models I’m sure are fine but the problems seem to be isolated with their 2021’s and newer. Do you guys have Tundras and Tacomas in your country? Thanks for commenting my friend. I hope you have an excellent week. -Brandon 🫡
You also missed the part where they added cvt’s
Oh yeah brother that was not the right move. The mpg and efficiency can’t be worth it. I’m not a car scientist but my lizard brain says a normal transmission with a NA engine will almost always last the longest. I could be wrong. Thanks for commenting Tommy! -Brandon 🫡
That floor mat issues was stupid because I work on cars for a living and I've seen all types of makes and models have sticky pedals due to floor mats. I've had pedals get stuck on me before. It wasn't a Toyota issue it was a people issue....
You're right, floor mats can be an issue across multiple brands, it's something that needs to be addressed by all drivers, not just those driving a particular brand. I think Toyotas was such a hot button because of those silly floor mat hooks becoming dislodge. And thank you being a technician (or mechanic, I never know the term anymore lol) I have mad respect for the work you do. I thought I wanted to be one and then I realized how poorly people treat their vehicles. I can only imagine the level of frustration you have on the daily seeing vehicle abuse. -Brandon 🫡
I expect their quality and a bit of their reliability to go down a bit more, but not much, and Toyota is VERY far from even being close to having financial problems. I’d say it’s mostly their dealerships and markups that are their biggest problems.
Yeah, the problem I guess with their sales are the huge mark ups because they think the legendary Toyota reliability is enough for people to buy. But hey forget that's not the only makes Toyota became successful for several decades, but because they are actually affordable yet reliable. The two aspects that most people want. People don't care about reliability if they can't afford one, especially that they can still get that same legend Toyota reliability buying used older Toyota vehicles who are proven to be reliable.
My fear is that their reliability is going to be on par with other manufacturers, heaven forbid American ones...I think if we keep letting them slip, they will track down that path. And yeah man, I have seen some CRAZY markups on Toyota products at local dealers. Its one of the reasons I won't buy one. What have you been seeing brother? -Brandon
You think if Chinese cars were brought in people would flock to them over Toyota or Korean brands?
@@A-BombEnergy probably.
Or America will indirectly ban them from ever being sold in North America before that ever happens. I this point, I don’t really care about a country a car comes from being evil or whatever. I just want the auto market to get better for consumers in America.
I think it transcends beyond just the automotive industry if we allow Chinese cars in though...I hope you like the film when I release it. I am fully away it will upset people, but I hope they see where I am coming from. -Brandon 🫡
Turbosuperchargers are a good way to increase the power output of an engine... without increasing the engines overall displacement or having the engine have a higher static compression or rev to unreasonably high RPMs for a street engine. The thing about a turbosupercharger is, is that it spins at hundreds of thousands of RPM, and if not manufactures correctly, it WILL fail early. I see it all the time with more luxury based cars with turbos. The turbocharger fails leading to expensive repairs, trying to make daily driver economy cars with cheaper turbos is asking for trouble.
A good naturally aspirated engine that produces the needed power output without being stressed is the key to success, it's the reason why the Buick 3800, Chevy 350 small block, Ford 300 inline 6, Jeep 4L Inline 6, and Ford 351 Windsor were such good engines. You could beat the piss out of them for hundreds of thousands of miles, so long as you changed the fluids, they would Run... and run.... and run....
Not anymore, we are trying to pinch pennies, and on top of that the lean manufacturing model has its weaknesses, it requires a good paid work force that is there every day, it requires that things are supplied and the equipment on lines are maintained. We are seeing major lapses in that, as a result manufacturing quality takes a hit.
I totally agree here, I just wish they wouldn't put turbochargers in absolutely everything. I think if they keep putting turbo chargers in trucks and relying on the turbo charger to perform most of the difficult task like towing and offloading, it's only asking for trouble. I own two vehicles with a turbo charger in it, and I am terrified of the bill whenever they go out. It used to be the fear of replacing a transmission, now it's the fear of replacing a transmission and turbo charger.
And you are totally correct about naturally aspirated engines. Heck, my two 4.0L Jeep engines are so old and have so many miles in yet they keep running. I think you were absolutely right too on the lean manufacturing statement, especially in the United States. I don't know if this is true, but I was told by an auto worker that US auto workers are way more entitled than Japanese and German auto workers. What are your thoughts on that?
Also, it's really good to see you again. Always a pleasure. -Brandon 🫡
As far as American auto workers being entitled.
This depends on what factories these workers work at. Yes some of them are entitled. But it's the entitled ones that make the hard working ones look bad.
Then that is used as a excuse to invalidate the fact that some places that pay auto workers have beem getting stagnant wages, and vanishing retirement.
And as far as Europe and Japan, they may be a little "...less entitled..." but they are fast catching up on what entitlements they get in comparison to Americans.
Yes, this is very true. I hear (and I could be wrong) but the BMW factory in South Carolina has some of the hardest working employees in their plant. I am not saying that because I like BMW, heck, mine was built in Mexico. I hear that the Ford and GM workers are some of the worst though (again, could be wrong and I hope I am). Do Japanese workers get more entitlements than American workers? I was told they get WAY more than American workers. In the book "The Machine that changed the world", they state that Japanese workers get guaranteed income & benefits for life if they work for them...which is insane to me. -Brandon 🫡
Sorry for the late reply, the Army had me in the field and I was a busy bee. lol.
It's complicated for a brand like that to keep up with both emissions standards and competitiveness. Us as customers have no idea what's going on behind the scenes. This is a new era, guys. The world changed a lot, for good and for worse. Many things happening now are results of decisions taken like a decade ago...
This is very true brother and I’m sure we are not privy to information that they have. However, I really believe that we have to hold the line with standards on these vehicles, especially with companies like Toyota who can still go back to the old ways. Isn’t it strange how involved regulations are in almost single industry? I think we need some but do you think that regulation has outpaced science and engineering? Would love to hear your thoughts on this? -Brandon 🫡
Does this apply to Lexus too?
Certain models, yes. However in the grand scheme of things, Lexus and Toyota are still good brands. Do you own a Lexus my friend? -Brandon
Brandon awesome video and editing as always keep it up
Thanks brother, super appreciated! 🫡 -Brandon
Toyota are above average in term of reliability, but safety fraud is a big nono in any circumstances. People always said the safety isn't a strong point for Toyota/honda/Nissan etc, but cheating on safety test is reducing your moral standards to the next down fall !
Yeah man totally agree here. I still think they make some of the most reliable cars but that gap is narrowing hard and fast. The safety stuff is realllllly wild too. I was actually surprised that it went all the way back to 1989...The automotive industry is for sure in a weird state right now. Its an interesting time to be alive. You think there is anything I could have done better in this video brother? -Brandon 🫡
Decades to build their reputation; and a few bad products to ruin it instantly.
The saying of do a million good things, people appreciate, but do one bad thing, everyone remembers. This point is elevated, especially when you were at the point of being one of the best auto makers in the world. I'm really curious what Toyota is going to do with these turbocharged engines and if they're going to last or not. What do you think? -Brandon 🫡
Bmw says my 328i should get 25mpg, I get like 2. Pretty sure my fuel is just not reading correctly because it’ll “use” a bunch of gas and then it won’t tick down until it actually hits that fuel level. I don’t really care what my mpg is for now because I’m young and all I drive to is school and work, and those are only 4-5 minutes away. I think the N20 was built well besides the timing chain, but I don’t think other companies are doing well with their switch to turbo engines.
Wow 2? That seems super low but if you are only drive mega short distances, that will certainly lower the MPG as the car doesn't have time to warm up and burn through the crud in the engine. I love BMW's btw, I get a lot of heat for it but there is just something about them that I can't describe. Correct me if I am wrong, but the N20 isn't one of there better engines right? I am looking at getting an older BMW and what I've read is to avoid the N20. Or do I have that wrong? I have a 2022 M340i with the B58...good lord that thing can HAUL lol. Thanks for commenting brother, its a pleasure to hear from a fellow BMW owner. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy The n20 definitely isn’t the Best but I haven’t known anyone that’s had issues, unless they neglected getting the timing chain redone. It’s a pretty solid engine once that’s fixed. The only other issue would be cooling as the stock intercooler is sort of inadequate, but that won’t be an issue unless you decide to push more power. My family has almost always had bmws and they have always outlasted any other car we have had, whether it’s American or Japanese. I probably do get more than 2mpg but I know my mpg isn’t great. I have a bit of a lead foot when it comes to cars with turbos. Germans make some good cars, but a lot of owners just neglect them until they just don’t work anymore
You know I have heard everything you said here quite a bit. It just reminds me that no car is perfect but if you understand what makes your car continue down the road, it will last. A friend of mine only buys German cars and he follows the maintenance to the letter and always changes his oil early. His oldest Porsche has 180k. Sure, you spend more on maintenance but what about the enjoyment factor? I would rather juice out some more money and get a car that I LOVE to drive every day...-Brandon 🫡
In my opinion the porlem is we are makeing really tiny egines like fords 1.0 ecobost 3 cylinder and gms 1.2 3 Cylinder and putting them in trucks and suv turbos are usefull Modern cars are using them wrong because lack of power
I'm with you, those tiny motors in big vehicles is a recipe for disaster. Especially because they don't have the durability/reliability of the older motors. Have you seen the MPG results when people tow with a turbo? Some cases it’s even worse than a nonturbo. Thanks for commenting brother! -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy that doesn't Surprise me
Extremely dramatic. The whole market is shifting to smaller engines because of regulations, and sales going down have a lot to do with people not being able to afford new cars in general, cars that become increasingly more complex due to safety systems and features everyone expects from modern cars, that applies to ALL manufacturers. On top of that there is fuel prices.
I know these are the issues Toyota currently faces, but they are genuinely mild compared to manufacturers like VAG, GM and Stellantis. This does not excuse the problems, but they have a good track record of actually fixing problems when they recall vehicles.
I would be more concerned of all the anti-independent repairs lobbying they have been a part of for the last few years, and how they sold user data to insurance companies than anything else.
The video was dramatic lol? It’s what I do lol. Most of my professional editing career has been with dramas and thrillers lol. You do bring up a TON of excellent points here brother and I thank you for that because I want to eventually do a video on the very topic you are addressing.
I hope you watched all the way to the end because I do echo what you are saying about Toyota. I still think they are one of the better companies out there but my concern is that large gap they had, it seems to be narrowing pretty hard and fast. What do you think?
Your last point is actually one I will be doing a video on in the future. Thank you for reiterating that because it needs to be done.
Always a pleasure Andrei, and yes I remember our previous conversations 🤙😁 so thank you for returning to the channel. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy all good man. I think the car care nut's video on the topic brings some excellent counterpoints as well to the quality concerns and recent issues.
I recommend Luis Rossman's videos on the topic of car manufacturers lobbying against independent repair shops and selling your data. I think it's as big of an issue as engines blowing up during the warranty period
You should make a video about a a very big broken promise from VW. In 2022, they announced that physical buttons will make a comeback. What has happened since then? Models have gotten refreshed and redesigned, but they all replaced physical HVAC controls with capacitive panels. Hyundai is guilty of the same thing too, though they have exceptions when it comes to their smaller vehicles like Kona and Elantra
VW will definitely get a video at some point. If I am speaking frankly, I could care less about the emissions scandal because the vehicles in question were getting like 50mpg anyways. The physical button thing is interesting though...I think most people still want a mixture of them. I know my BMW has the ability to do almost everything with physical buttons or via touch screen. Have you seen some of the wild options Kia is tossing in there for their buttons? They have a panel that is all touch and it changes. Check it out, its pretty wild. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy Kia’s design is also ridiculous, and given they are under the Hyundai group and Hyundai promised the return of physical buttons, Kia is also an example of Hyundai’s promise being broken. The right mix between screen and buttons is that the screen should be for navigation and audio, but HVAC, headlights, and driving settings should be entirely physical buttons. As for your BMW, it’s a good thing you bought yours before they got rid of physical HVAC controls as they refresh their models
Yeah man its really sad to see whats going on. So many customers say they want physical buttons over the touch buttons. I like how my BMW does it, they give you the option of both and tbh, I use the touch buttons more BUT its only because it works like a champ. The physical buttons I use are HVAC, volume knob, and sometimes the next song track. If they are going to force touch buttons, they need to work perfectly every time. BMW has done that (at least for the M340i). Thanks for commenting brother! Sorry for the late response, the Army had me in the field. -Brandon 🫡
In India its totally opposite. They are gaining market share like crazy
Really now!? That’s awesome to hear. I love India, I hope your people get the best quality vehicles Toyota can muster. Where are you at in India my friend? -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy they have introduced low cost hybrids. Hybrids in India used to same as Tesla model Y, but now Toyota launched Hyryder which is cheap
Naturally aspirated engines are more reliable and therefore better for the environment in the long-run. I hope government regulations in the future will be written by people who actually understand and do their research on the subject instead of just assuming something is good or bad based on some politically cherry-picked studies. It'd be great if those bureaucrats communicated with people who understood the subject like mechanics. But with how things are looking I doubt that'll happen any time soon.
Tim, great to see you. And yeah, I don't think anyone that understands vehicles would argue that Naturally Aspirated vehicles in the long run are better in almost every fashion for reliability, durability, and environmentally. I certainly hope things change and this turbo craze goes away. I wouldn't be surprised if 10 years down the road we all look back and are like "Why on earth were they putting turbos in everything." Thanks for commenting, I see you in comment section here and I really appreciate it brother. I will make sure I work on improving the channel more, sorry if I let you down. -Brandon 🫡
Tip:if the accelerator pedal gets trapped under the floor mat simply select neutral.
alternatives include applying brakes or turn off the engine
Yes sir you are correct. It got so bad consumer reports made a bunch of videos during that time to teach people how to safely recover when that happens. Problem with a lot of them during that time was they didn’t have actual keys, they were push button start and the push button doesn’t work like a normal key. It’s pretty sad this happened…what shocked me is Toyota cheated on their safety test after this happened. What are your thoughts on Toyota? -Brandon 🤙
Pumping the brakes would actually make it worse. Which is almost always what happened. It was sad…turning off the engine didn’t work either because then you would lose power steering. Even a bunch of the affected models were push button…which wouldn’t turn off anyways. It was a sad situation. -Brandon 🤙
@@A-BombEnergyalways thought Toyota were plain/basic but were utterly reliable but they're starting to go the same way every manufacturer is going now jumping on the wagon.
I only trust Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche. They are totally going to rip me off, but they are not going to lie to me about safety and recalls.
That's hilariously stupid unless you're making more than the average American.
These cars are desgined to FAIL and cost more to repair than they are worth. The new German way
@@b4804514 Ford just stops making parts for their cars even if they are still producing the model. You can still get any Merc, BMW part going back to the 80s.
Hey brother, I love it! I have actually got a little hooked on the German cars so I understand where you are coming from. Not very economical but at least I know what I’m getting into with maintenance. I appreciate the comment my friend. Anything I can do better? -Brandon 🫡
This is very true actually. GM as well.
got 2.0L 3.0L but havent try 5.0L all work and none of them brake down but have to resale them at the end
Do you not hold onto cars for a long time? -Brandon
The reason why car qualities are getting worser, is because of the goverments.
My only rebuttal to this and I am not saying you were wrong because I do believe regulations have outpaced science and engineering. Which is fine but let's recognize that and make adjustments. But to your point, I don't understand why companies like ram are able to keep the 5.7 and not turbo charged it? My 2019 RAM rebel got better MPG than the Hybrid Tundra...which is just a wild thought in and of itself...what do you think brother? -Brandon 🫡
Arent all these specific Toyotas built in the US?
Some of them yes, but a lot of the safety ones were fairly heavy across the board. Pretty wild stuff if you ask me. You think we are seeing a decline in the car market? -Brandon
Oh no, next you’re gonna tell me every 2025 Honda will blow up at 1000 miles
Jonah, I certainly hope not! I doubt Honda would ever make an engine mistake this bad. From the information I have learned over 20ish years, I think Honda makes the best engines hands down. But CVT's...ehhhhh not so much. I also don't like turbocharging everything...its already proven to be a mistake. But who knows, maybe they will make it all better. I hope so at least. I don't like people getting poorly made cars and having big repair bills. Times are too tough for that. -Brandon
@jonahkey9313 At least the Honda 1.5L turbo does love to blow up early !
@@A-BombEnergythere is no car manufacturer without these issues in their history. In business, these things happen at some point. Ford has had many recalls than Toyota in last 20 years but you won’t hear anything say anything. Hyundai and its other branches have done the worse but no one pin them.
No one can be perfect, people at Toyota aren’t angels. They will turn this around. I believe.
@@MehdiS-musiche doesn’t know it. He is a UA-camr I love to watch but gotta say he had a heart problem with Toyota in this video. Stellantis is doing worse.
YES, IT WILL!!!!!!
What’s your views on Honda ? A report on that would be great and yes great content, just discovered your channel and you definitely deserve more subscribers
Thanks brother! I have actually thought about making a video on it, I've been putting it off because I don't have all the data I need yet. However, from what I know, Honda has been doing decent with their turbos but we don't have long term reliability testing on them yet. One thing we do know, is some of their CVT's have been performing very poorly. Is it widespread? Nahhh but its till nothing like a manual or a normal automatic transmission.
I really appreciate you subscribing and for the kind words. I certainly hope we can bump the numbers up and get the information out there. Ironically, my podcast has been doing pretty well too. And I've only posted two episodes lol. I look forward to future conversations with you, my friend. -Brandon 🫡
Designing oiling systems in engines is more difficult than it may seem. Lots of fluid dynamics estimate and check.
I appreciate you bringing that up and I am completely aware of the complexity of it, but something doesn’t seem right with the newer vehicles. Not necessarily with Toyota only but almost all the brands that are non-diesel. You think Toyota is passed its hat day?-Brandon 🫡
I feel like I’m watching a trailer for a call of duty or battlefield from back in the day. Great production quality, dude.
Hey brother thanks for the kind words. I put a ton of effort in this because nobody is doing it like this and viewers deserve the best possible. I have more like this my friend, would love to hear your thoughts on them. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy 10-4.
Oh toyota, how have you fallen. It's... almost heartbreaking really. It's the Mazda story all over again, so good, a giant of the industry at one time, made bad choices, and gets dethroned. Fucking whoops indeed. If we keep adding turbochargers to things, ask professional street racer tuners or make it only sports Ka's. Now, if it's to be environmentally friendly, don't turbo charge, don't use the plastic, make it lighter, and just unkillable. I officially got my car, a old 76 Mercedes benz 240D, even a mafia car at one point, likes to cruise, and a tank, and yet somehow that, that is more eco friendly. And it's a diesel for Christ sakes. Now, at least they are trying to fix the problems they had created, one small step at a time. But I don't know why they fake safety tests. That's just vile. But, the animation will not happen unfortunately because the website keeps crapping the bed. So it's going to be a live action thing. But good to see a new video again. Thanks for the content.
Hey brother good to see you again, hope you are doing well and sorry to hear about the animation. I am happy to hear about the Mercedes! Thats a SUPER sweet ride, you should do a video on it. I'll show the subs on here your ride.
And I totally agree with your points on here. Making something environmentally friendly isn't hard...they had done that already. They took a step back for sure. Let me know if you need anything brother. -Brandon 🫡
watching this to wind down. as i commented on the trailer, its sad to see how far theyve fallen. at least theres still many old toyotas on the market and an abundance of parts
I hope its helping you wind down my friend. Hope you had a good day today too, its always a pleasure to speak with you. And you are so correct on the abundance of parts for old toyotas. Literally everywhere. -Brandon
You can thank unreasonable government regulations for this
Yeah I think regulations have outpaced science and engineering. They need to go back to the drawing board on those regulations…-Brandon 🫡
TACOMAs and TUNDRAs are crap! They have become garbage recently, last two years. They suck. The management team from TOYOTA of Japan does NOT care about its customers any longer!
Yeah man it’s really sad to see the fall of this brand. I got a friend who has exclusively owned Tacomas and he refuses to get the new ones. Do you think it’s too late to turn it around for Toyota? If you liked this video brother, I have many like this and I’d love to hear your opinion on them.
I look forward to our future conversations my friend. -Brandon 🫡
It hurts my heart as a Former Car Mechanic and 90s Car Guy to see Toyota fall this deep.
When I analyse the video its mostly on US based and the Normal Cars Toyota makes.
However the GR Badge cant be trusted anymore in any country of this world.
The GR Corolla,burns past 85 mph,the GR 86 cant last longer then a old Subaru from the 90s,the Yaris is a 3 Cylinder disaster and the Supra GR (Mk,5) being the biggest middle finger.
Here in Europe the Turbocharged cars are quite common and I could assume like 60% of normal car owners know how they work,but those who dont I can see such people jump in the car,dont let the Car work for 30 Seconds to get the Oil running thro the system of the Turbo and the Engine,as well as the Start/Stop at Red lights system also not helping where the Oil that is cooling the Turbo stops and burns in the chamber of the Turbo itself causing clogging.
In the US I dont think many people got used to these types of engine where they would get in,start the car and floor it asap the car is on,basically you waking up out of bed and instantly doing a marathon,RIGHT NOW,and thats how the car would feel.
However the GR 86 that I wanted to buy shocked me to see a 44k € price tag on a "Brand New" (had 330 km) Car that was destined to break down,and break down it did when I talked and thought a bit around the car before buying,conveniently a video poped up how the engine blow,further showing the design of the engine hasnt changed,Toyota and Subaru were Lazy to not improve the engine,the Kaizen codex was not held,and it turns out later a friend I meet wanted to buy it,that 86 GR I wanted to buy broke down on him and the test drive day he drove,transmission was cooked and engine,and he only drove out of the driveway in a calm manner like anyone would,he now owns a nice 1970s BMW.
As for the GR Yaris I only read articles and videos on it,but also hear it on the Nürburgring myself,and despite the AWD its quite quiet.
And for its 3 Cylinder engine failing I could think of the owner not properly to Drive-in the car.
But the Supra Mk 5 is what made me hammer the last nail to the coffin of the Trust that Toyota had with me where they took a BMW Z4 and re-designed the exterior looks is what showed.
Why did Toyota choose a BMW as its Base? Sure the BMW are nice cars,but if I wanted a BMW ill go for a BMW Directly,not a Re-Badged BMW with a Toyota logo.
To mention also that such choice was made to save cost in a lot of ways,making Toyota look Lazy again,and again the Kaizen codex wasnt held.
Toyota had it all and could alter a bit of things and sell them to us,why was a BMW engine choosen instead of they already known 2JZ??
Economy,freaking ECONOMY
My guy as a Former Car Mechanic I can safe to say that you slap on more sensory (not like the current one has less of em) add a more Modern catalytic converter and sell it for bit more then the previous version,boom affordable sport car.
Sadly this is not what Toyota did.
If I could show people a Toyota they could drive and enjoy in a affordable and reliable way I would say the Supra Mk,5
Well look at its price for a Sport car with Passion and Racing History.
I choose a different brand where I can be comfortable with affordability,transparency,durability and best of all Fun.
Hey brother, thanks for this comment. I am glad that you understand the level that Toyota has stooped to. They have not followed Kaizen for a while, for some reason, I don't understand why people are upset about me pointing that out? You yourself have listed multiple examples on how they stopped. What is crazy is their CEO even admitted that they are not following the Toyota way as much as they should be, and that was back in 2003 when they realized it. I'm not sure why people think it is somehow gotten better, I argue it has gotten worse.
Do you guys have a lot of Toyota trucks in Europe? I don't remember every seeing them there tbh. I barely even saw their SUV's there. And yeah, I think a lot of the Toyota fans were pretty upset about the Supra. While the motor it has is a BMW, it is at least the B58 which is a solid motor. I head it was co-designed by Toyota?
Thanks for commenting and I hope you're having a great week. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy I am not sure how and why people are upset about it,all I can say is that many people see A-B in vehicles and nothing more,but the rest the can understand it seems.
I don't follow such people and see the Car industry and other brands differently,or from a former car mechanic perspective.
I respect all brands including Toyota,but if someone would offer me a deal on it,I would not trust it anymore as the choices that Toyota made were not right.
I've even realised it in the past despite my lack of knowledge on Kaizen.
It felt wrong.
We do have SUV and Offroad Toyota Vehicles here in Europe,but even they arent build to the biggest of standards here.
Safety wise yes but not in the quality that it used to be.
Talking about quality,even if the BMW the B58 is solidly designed in cooperation from Toyota and BMW.
BMW itself has fallen too with recently the new M5 that has shown the last nail to the coffin of what used to be a Legacy Racing of BMW itself,pair that with Toyota trying to be like other brands and not Itself and you got a Fan failure,a nice car but at what cost??
Many have Tuned that Chassis with what it should be the 2JZ,to show its Potential,all waisted by Toyota.
No Innovation,No improvement,No Adapting.
I do wish it all to be a dream,but thats how reality is,and I also wish you too a phenomenal day dear Content Creator.
I think Toyota will pull through just fine. They have recalled most of the problems with the current line up, but i still say that they made a mistake by going "All Turbo" in the trucks. As we all know, for every action taken, there is an equal & opposite reaction. Great Video Brother! God bless & be safe!
Absolutely brother, I think so too. I do however think that since they got all funny with turbocharging everything, it will most certainly deter people from buying them and going to other brands “because they have turbos too, why not buy it but for a cheaper price”. That’s a direct quote from someone I know who used to be a Toyota guy, was looking at getting a new truck but is now looking at other models that don’t have them. I just hope they at minimum offer a non turbo option for people. Let the market decide…always a pleasure Aaron. You are a loyal fan and I really appreciate all of our conversations. -Brandon
Akio Toyoda once said, "no more boring cars" in 2017! His resignation was necessary for Toyota to enter a "new chapter," he said. Toyoda also said Japan's largest automaker should "become independent and grow," acknowledging that while his personal leadership may have been key to the company's previous achievements, it is no longer enough.
Vincent, I think you bring up some solid points here and it’s something I wish I would have included in this film. It’s kind of reading between the lines but in reality, that’s the world we live in and companies are never going to give the blatant and outright truth anymore. I think it’s up to us consumers to hold them accountable when they make errors and help them drive products that will be mutually beneficial.
What do you think will help Toyota at this point? I certainly don’t believe they can continue to live off their legacy…but Idk 🤷♂️. Thanks for sharing this with me and the audience Vincent. I look forward to our future conversations. -Brandon 🫡
Some of those assembly defects (like the videos of the body parts) can (likely) be traced to assembly in the US (or in MX where the workers aren’t paid much and are less likely to care how good the end product is)- I would suspect there’s an impetus to get them off the assembly line ASAP vs the QC that exists (or used to exist) in Japan.
Robert, I have a feeling you are probably right. Just look at where the Taco is made...and YET Toyota still charges an insane price for it, even though they cut the labor cost by more than half. I should have included that in the video...I'll talk about it in the Vlog response. Do you think that Toyota is starting to decline or that these are just one off's? Thanks for commenting Robert, I hope you have a great day. -Brandon 🫡
I agree
Lifelong Toyota owner here. This video I feel really misses a few critical things.
Many of the new models and engines Toyota came out with more recently replaced ANCIENT engines and drivetrains. The 4Runner, for example was approaching 15 years using exactly the same engine . And they got pretty awful fuel economy. 14MPG out of V6 is completely ridiculous. It was getting to the point of being ridiculous. So it was LONG overdue.
Secondly- Toyota having issues with brand-new models is nothing new as its also not uncommon across the industry. The first gen Tundra had serious issues with their transmissions. The brakes were also grossly underpriced. Also- don't forget their frame rot problems.
The difference is that Toyota has always come back with either a recall or a repair. They went to the extreme effort of offering to replace the frames on trucks that were 10 years old.
I appreciate you bringing up all those points and how they have been dealing with those issues in the past. I hope they will continue to address issues in this manner. My biggest "beef" with Toyota at the moment is that they usually bucked the trends, but them switching to turbos is nonsense. So many owners of the new Tundras that owned older Tundras have admitted that the new one is nicer but the quality is worse than older ones and they save almost nothing with MPG.
You are 100% correct though, Toyota's response is hands down the best in the industry. Nobody can ever take that away from them. Thanks for commenting too my friend, I have other videos like this and I'd love to hear your opinion. -Brandon 🫡
I get an average 35mpg on my Hyundai Kona 1.6. Only drive 5k miles a year and so far after 4 years, the car is in really good shape with zero problems, knock on wood. You really need to baby these newer vehicles.
That is a good point brother, I have been seeing people really saying that you have to really treat the newer cars like they are fragile lol. 😂 totally shouldn’t be like that in the slightest. I bet you will get a lot of miles out of it though. What are your thoughts on Hyundai and Kia outpacing Toyota? A lot of people are saying they have passed them in reliability. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy I don't know if they passed them or not? I do know that if people own cars with direct injection they should run a cleaner through their vacuum side every 5k miles or so. And people shouldn't run their cars high rpm when cold if they have turbos. I change my oil every 6 months or about 2500 miles and my Kona doesn't burn oil at all. Some say it is normal for many of these new cars to burn oil,.if you don't drive crazy then I do not think they will.
For me it’s the driver profile things, considering the growing problem with personal privacy I have a hard time considering any of the current Toyota products
Are you talking about the creation of accounts and the cameras inside vehicles? I too struggle with the privacy stuff. Before I started my business, I’d never really had social media and my phone was a secure phone with like 5 apps lol. Now? Well to make it in business today I have give all that up, which is really hard… what brand of car are you rocking these days brother?
And thanks for commenting too. I don’t ever want to be one of those channels that doesn’t do their best to thank everyone. You guys are very important to me. -Brandon 🫡
Yes, they did have to offer a recall. Safety complaints from NHTSA said the truck couldn't pull over to the side of the road if the engine blew, so they needed to replace them.
Yes this is true but my understanding and please correct me if I am wrong, but they did the recall WELL before NHTSA got involved and they also didn’t have to do it at the extent they did it at. Am I wrong? Thanks for commenting Drew and I look forward to hearing your feedback. Have a great week my friend. -Brandon
Back frim a whirlwind of a hiatus, I do have to say that turbochargers are fine..... fine for properly engineered and commercial applications, especially diesels for a sufficient and dependable workhorse. But when it comes to stuffing them in literally everything you begin to have problems. And you have to really mess up when even your manuals are blowing to bits (new gen of tacoma) after a few miles. I understand there are kinks to work out when new generations and ideas are implemented, but at least engineer them for a while first before throwing them onto a market where if you have an issue with it, it may mean life or death. Take a few years to engineer a somewhat sustainable product, as long as its not drivetrain or steering related problems, just make a way to fix the radio or button in a truck, not the damn engine XD. As a Wyomingite, your drivetrain and fan system for your heater could be life or death, especially if you lose power and you need to stay warm and have no access to start a fire or something. Be better auto manufacturers! And learn what will do you and everyone well!
Thanks for pointing out the flaws man! I typed this up around the 10:19 minute mark if anything sounds restated lol, it's difficult to not make a comment halfway through your videos, keep it up!
I totally agree with your comment brother! And I’m glad you kept it because it can’t be overstated enough imo. And it’s weird because Toyota had the 5.7 in their tundra for like 14 years, that’s plenty of time to plan ahead and begin R&D for a new engine. The 3.4 feels so rushed tbh.
And I understand the cold aspect you are talking about! I lived in upstate NY and -30 is no fun lol.
Always a pleasure to see your comments my friend. Did you notice anything I can do better? Better production quality? Better information delivery? I really want to provide you guys a better product every time. -Brandon 🤙
First of all, great video! Keep up the awesome production quality. What I will say is that, the more I look into it and the more I personally experience, the more it becomes apparent to me that most of these issues are localised to the US. I feel as though most of these issues come from a degraded culture within US manufacturing plants which, while inexcusable, doesn't reflect on Toyota's core philosophy and operations. I live in Australia, thus almost all of our Toyotas come from the Japanese plant. Myself and 4 of my other family members all own new model Toyotas (oldest 2020, newest 2024) and have found them to live up to the Toyota name. Very good quality, very fuel efficient (I get 3.9-4.4l/100km on my Corolla hybrid, even down to 3.3 at times) all while having the new features that the Akio generation of Toyota refused to embrace. I understand that this is all anecdotal, but I feel it is fairly strong evidence for my point. If you find any research to back this up, please let me know, as I'm rather curious to know. I've been looking at getting a GR Corolla, but if these issues aren't just localised to the US like I believe, then I might start looking elsewhere.
I hear you brother, thanks for the kind words and your feedback. I'd love to find more research on this because I know its an important topic to cover. What I can say, based upon research and evidence that I have found from people who toured and worked in both Japanese and American plants, there was a stark difference between how each plant worked and the attention to detail. Japanese plants had more pride and attention to detail and the American ones did not. So you are right on the culture aspect for sure. I do think the GR Corolla is more of an isolated incident base on what I have seen. Would you ever consider getting something aside from a Toyota product?
I am glad you enjoyed this video brother, I have many more like it and I am working on the new video now (about Chinese EV's). If you are interested, I would love to hear what you think of the other content. Thanks again my friend. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy Ooh yeah, id love to see those covered! My personal experience with much of the new Chinese cars has been...negative, to say the least, though I've heard the EVs are much better. And yeah, I would consider something non-toyota. Honda has been on my radar for a while, as have the Hyundai N products, though engine issues with the latter make me somewhat nervous. Thanks for the detailed response :)
Their EV's have me really concerned actually, I know when I make that video, its going to upset some people but one thing I can't do is lie to appease people or confirm their bias. Honda and Hyundai (especially Hyundai) are really good brands these days and I don't think anyone would be upset buying them. Its always a pleasure to talk to you guys and I try my best to respond to everyone. -Brandon 🫡
Its a shame what toyota has become, they are lowering their standards and its showing. I love the fact that they're going Hybrid instead of fully electric. I love their vehicles and always have, but they really need to take a step back and realize what they are doing so they can fix it before it becomes too late and they lose their brand loyalty. Great video as always man! Thank you for your service!
Right? I don't get it, why would they take this route, they don't need to. People who buy Toyotas will pay a premium for a premium product. I too also respect the hybrid route over the EV, they literally only have one EV and from what I have been told, its to appease certain people in certain states...if you catch my drift.
Thank you for the support my friend, its always a pleasure to make these videos and to find new ways to serve you guys. -Brandon 🫡
Well, my 2006 Corolla Hatchback 1.4 D4-D still runs smoothly like it did when I bought it, no issues at all. Most reliable car I ever owned, period. And yes, is turbo charged. I'm a EU citizen.
Yeah turbo charging a smaller vehicle is generally okay, it’s where you do it to the larger vehicles is where the problems arise. More weight to haul, higher loads etc. How many KMs do you have on your Corolla? I’m also really happy to hear you are happy with your car and I hope it lasts you a lifetime. Where are you at in the EU? I just got back from Brussels not too long ago. I love traveling to Europe. -Brandon 🫡
Boom! God I love my 2006 Sienna and will get another one, amazing quality at one time for a long time. Amazing product hit with economic times and corporate profit.
I bet that Sienna will outlast us all. How many miles have you clocked in? My friend has one, he got mad because it needed a new alternator. I asked "how many miles does it have?" He said, "240,000 or so." I was perplexed why he was so mad lol...-Brandon
Funny how two completely re-designed models the Tundra and Tacoma can make it sound as if Toyota has failed when they have not! Let me use an example my uncle who was a minister for many years used in one of his messages because it really fits here. He held up a piece of paper with a black dot in it. He asked the congregation what do you see and everyone said a black dot. He then said how can you not see the white paper behind the dot? It covers a larger portion than the black dot. He was pointing out Humans have a tendency to see the one bad thing and it blinds them to all the good things around them. Toyotas other models in a long list in their line up that have been fantastic with few problems like the Camry, Sienna,4runner, and Landcruiser. You have pointed out the black dot and failed to show the rest of the picture and that is it is really just 2 new models that are the black dots. 1st the Tundra had the waste gate issue, then Toyota corrected it very fast and then the engine failures due to bad manufacturing and not design failures. Stop metal from being introduced into the Tundra engine and that is solved and its a great engine. No they do not deserve a pass and they are taking one hell of a whoopin' from people making videos like this that are dot focused instead of looking around at all the other models that are doing great. This also fails to focus on past failures that were ALL corrected and customers taken care of well like the Tacoma rust issues that Toyota extended warranties and replaced frames. I did not see Ford replacing engines on the Fusion and Escapes had the coollant intrusion problems due to a botched block design. Toyota is fine and is still your best bet when buying an automobile. I will roll the dice on a Toyota, Honda or Mazda any day over any of the Big 3 domestics.
Its not just those two models where they are making mistakes...but I see your point. I am also not entirely sure you watched the whole video because I really celebrated how Toyota has handled their mistakes, but that's okay. I'll take the downvote because in the end, I want Toyota to do well because if they do well, we all do well. My concern is that people have this crazy notion that Toyota is indestructible for some reason. Sure, maybe some of their older models...but lets be real here...how many 07 Rav4's are rocking right now? Ehhh probably not many because how poorly that motor was made. What about the 3 cylinder Yaris? Nobody is going to argue that they made amazing vehicles and certain ones are still amazing. The point of the video, which I think you missed (and thats my fault for not being hyper clear) is that Toyota standards have dropped. Their own CEO even admitted that. I hope you have a solid weekend brother. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy I get it really I do, but I also know how Toyota is as a company. They have had problems before and corrected them. I know this I can drive any Toyota and feel the difference in how they handle and drive. Carcarenut just released the best video on this subject I have seen to date and highly recommend people watch it and comment on it. If you get time go watch his video it puts it all into perspective and is exactly how I feel about it:P I want to add this I am NOT giving Toyota a PASS on this they failed at quality control at the factory its not a design of the engine failure its a failure at quality control. I did watch the entire video and still do not feel Toyota is being treated fairly. They are getting hit hard BECAUSE of their stellar reputation.
Thank you for an informative upload, quite enjoyed the pace and format.
I was, however, hoping for an update regarding Toyota's refusal in honoring the warranty on the GR Corolla engine issues.
PS: You have earned my subscription today. 😎👍🏼
Yusuf, thank you so much for the kind words. It really means a lot, especially with earning your sub. I will continually provide you the best content possible and if you ever have any suggestions, please feel free to let me know. As for the GR Corolla issue, I wanted to include it but didn't for 2 reasons, 1. the Video was getting crazy long lol... 2. I don't believe enough of them were effected to really make the case for Toyota's quality issue. However, more could have popped up and I am just unaware of that. If that is the case, I apologize for that.
Always a pleasure Yusuf. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy Cheers and Thanks. 👍🏼
If I am getting any vehicle model or generation released after 2018 it will have to be a Toyota or EV, 2023 or newer, it's going to have to be an EV.
David, why move to an EV? I’m not at all hating on that I’m just curious. I’ve thought of getting a fairly used Tesla for commuting to work since we have “free” charging. Look forward to hearing from you. -Brandon
In my opinion, after owning several Toyota vehicles, I’ve noticed that their quality has been declining for some time. A prime example is the extensive use of plastic parts in and around their cars, especially in the Tacoma models. During a recent visit to Japan, I observed that the quality and craftsmanship of their Toyotas there is significantly higher. It seems that Toyota has become complacent, assuming that American customers are easy to satisfy and can be misled. However, this approach appears to have backfired on them significantly.
You’re spot on brother, I think they are assuming they can get away with it here and I think they are wrong. Good on your brother for bringing that up, it’s certainly something that isn’t talked about and really deserves a video on its own. One thing I can say, Tacomas are made in Mexico now, so quality will go down and YET they still charge a massive price tag. Do you know why they do that?
Thanks for commenting my friend, I really appreciate it. I have other mini documentaries like this. I would certainly love to hear your opinion on them. Always a pleasure. -Brandon 🫡
Cars nowadays are extremely complex, all brands have issues no matter how hard they try to make everything perfect. Having recalls when needed just means they're willing to fix the problems, and actually care about the buyers.
Gosh they are so complex, my base model Jetta has more tech in it than most higher end cars from 2020. I will say I’m so impressed with Toyotas responses to problems. It’s truly commendable. Do you think we’ll ever see “base” model cars return? -Brandon 🫡
@A-BombEnergy : Probably not... just think about all the complications required to satisfy the ever tightening emissions regulations. Direct injection, automatic start-stop, etc. All these increase the initial cost as well as the cost of maintenance... passed to customer.
We're a Toyota family, but I am open to buying Mazda's now, since they are more fun to drive, more responsive handling. Wondering what the new Mazda-Toyota CX-50 hybrid mixing will result?
Hi brother, are you open to Mazda because Toyota is going down in quality? Or is something else? I personally think Mazda is one of the most underrated brands out there. I seriously don't get how more people aren't driving them. I also think that their hybrid model will be great. Because Toyota still does make excellent hybrids. What models of Toyota have you owned? Thanks for commenting too my friend, I have other videos like this and I'd love to hear your opinion. -Brandon 🫡
Well done buddy. Made me sad watching it. 😂 Might have to stick with the old iron for now. Keep making these gems. 👍
I appreciate the support, man. I am glad you enjoy the content! I am right there with you, if I had to buy a new truck, it would certainly be an older one that’s non-turbo charged. Sometimes the old ways are better…
Thanks again Travis.
-Brandon 🫡
Turbos are not inherently unreliable, but they do require practices that are not intuitive coming from experience with NA applications in order to last. The efficiency is gained from harnessing energy that is otherwise lost through the exhaust, which with modern engine design is less notable than what we saw in platforms during the 90s and 00s.
Coming from a Nissan guy tho, maybe Toyota found a way to sully it
You're right, but a turbo isn't going to let the engine last forever like a NA would. Obviously, depends on model too. I am not against turbos, I just wish they would quit the facade of turbos being some sort of godsend that is saving the planet when its actually having an opposite effect and is less environmentally friendly. What do you think bro? -Brandon 🫡
Yeah it is sad to see Toyota in this current state, and I hope they go back to their roots with working with what works, and not trying to fix something when it doesn't need fixing. Yes regulatory stuff is a leading cause of this, but I feel like some other factors are at play as well. Sometimes it is good to experience a reality check to get you back on track to doing good and not bad,
I also would like to buy a Toyota in the future if they improve from this period of mishaps... But for now I'm living with a new Kia at this time, as I didn't have the money to buy a new Toyota and most Toyota dealers wouldn't let me test drive or said I lacked credit, when I have a score across the board of ~750 which hurt even more to be shut down by the dealership.
Nevertheless I appreciate these brief documentaries that cover companies that make the world turn, and if possible I would appreciate a deep dive into either Kia or Hyundai or even both and how they are slowly growing up/becoming a bit popular. I will get flack for saying that, but... I feel like they are improving from their former selves and becoming a bit more decent/ dare I say a bit more reliable from what I've heard. Only time will tell for modern Kia/Hyundai if they are destined to become greater or not... But they won't ever replace Honda or Toyota anytime soon I don't think.
Ryan, thank you for commenting and such kind words too, truly appreciate that. I am however sad to hear that the dealerships treated you so poorly, that tracks though. Its why I made a video like this on dealerships. I too also hope Toyota sees videos like this sees the reality check, I want them to succeed because if they succeed, we all succeed. So many rippling effects will come from that.
I don't think you will regret having your Kia and you make a solid point about Kia and Hyundai. From the data I am seeing, including longevity, warranty periods, customer service, sales records and a few other metrics, I wouldn't be surprised if Korean brands beat Japanese ones here soon. They have better tech (for the most part) AND they aren't turbocharging everything, yet they are getting amazing fuel economy. And nobody should give you flack for your opinions, we respect all opinions on here...unless its spamming or someone who suffers from Lissencephaly...we yeet them lol.
Always a pleasure Ryan and I look forward to future conversations with you. If you need anything, you can always hit me up on the socials.
-Brandon
Very polished video.
Thank you Andy! If you ever have any suggestions on how I can improve or content suggestions, my door is always WIDE open. In fact, I don't even have a door. -Brandon
Not only Toyota but for every other car manufacturer
Jeff, you are so correct here. I don't believe any car manufacturer is perfect. My biggest beef though is the fact that they messed this situation up really bad and they also cut their labor cost by almost 70% and yet are still charging high prices for their vehicles, specifically, the Tacoma. Thanks for commenting too my friend, I have other videos like this and I'd love to hear your opinion. -Brandon 🫡
Aww man this was my favorite car brand😢
Don't worry man, they still rock. They just need to get their tails into gear and do what they used to do best. Lets just hope they figure it out. -Brandon 🫡
Ty
The 3.4 is failing because of bad bearings, not bad turbos. If Ford can produce a bulletproof turbocharged v6 (the 2.7 Ecoboost is a masterpiece), then Toyota has no excuse.
Well its technically metal shavings getting stuck inside the bearings but that's just semantics at this point. What I am curious about is that the previous motor was in the Tundra for like 14 years (or close to it), why on earth didn't toyota test it out well before the release? I know this is a different industry but when I made my energy drink, I did 2 years of R&D and lab testing to make sure it was the best and honestly, we are almost at 3 years of R&D. Toyota, while I love them, they have really started losing their way for some reason. Thanks for commenting brother and staying engaged in the chat, super appreciative and love to see the dialogue. -Brandon
Bad engine design. Cheap components (main bearings), and twin turbos going out. It’s a trend we are witnessing and experiencing from Toyota. Don’t make excuses for a Company that made the decision to cheapen and build a cheap vehicle and charge 30% more and gaslight their loyal customers. Toyota deserves to take a major financial loss.
@@A-BombEnergy - I personally don’t believe it’s “metal shavings” - it’s a bad design or bad tolerances. Some forums have speculated the cause is intermittent oil starvation, some think the block isn’t rigid enough and flexes. Some of the part numbers are different on the replacement engines, so Toyota seems to have found a problem beyond bad cleaning at the factory. But I personally wouldn’t trust the 3.4 in a lawnmower, never mind a $60k truck. Vehicle manufacturers nowadays refuse to address problems like they used. The bean counters do the math and decide it’s cheaper to extend warranties & settle lawsuits than it is to redesign a bad system. Toyota has been making the 3.4 for years, they obviously knew it was a dud, but figured it’s easier & cheaper to gaslight owners into thinking this was a maintenance problem or a “one off” lemon. They’re no better than Ford or Nissan at this point.
Ford didn't have an easy journey on its turbo transition. It was a road they paid and traveled with hard knocks, and what they make now is the result of painful experience. I know Toyota had done turbos before (2JZ etc,.) but it wasn't in the scale that Ford did that also needed to meet economy and emissions regulations. This is a road that can only be learned with trial and error. Now Toyota is playing catch-up.
@@ClockworksOfGLToyota made a long stroke V6. Which is rare as most V6s by far are short stroke. An exception is Honda's J series V6 which is long stroke but is naturally aspirated. A long stroke engine generates stronger downward forces on the power stroke which enables it to create greater torque. However that puts extra stress on the bearings. The 2JZ happens to be a square engine, Ford Ecoboost V6s are either oversquare or square. While we have turbo long stroke engines before, they are inline 4s and 6s, and more harmonically balanced. The reason why Toyota used a long stroke on a V6 is to improve combustion efficiency for emissions, eco, etc,. Not saying this is the real issue, this is only my observation and opinion.
Unrelated somewhat, but the music got real good around the 10:30 mark, that's where we get our reminder of your video editing background/knowledge. The ending was a nice turn, shifting from running through all the recent flaws made to achknowledgment that Toyota does the right thing by respecting their customers & replacing all faulty parts (at least in the big picture)
Sorta wish the Korean brands would do that as well. Why are you bragging about a 10yr unlimited powertrain warranty when people show up with blown engines & you say its not covered? Proposterous.
No man that's totally related and I appreciate that. I am always trying to improve my audio engineering skills, its something I used to be awful at haha. And I know some people think I might be just trying to rail against Toyota here but that's not the case. I want them to do better because if they succeed, we all succeed and thats why I ended it the way I did. And I totally agree with you Matt on Korean brands. On paper it seems great but I have heard a lot of cases where they do everything they humanly possibly can to avoid doing the right thing. But after living in Korea and seeing how they do business, it honestly tracks lol.
I look forward to future conversations with you Matt, I really appreciate the support and comments. -Brandon
5:01 This is global issue. Even Mercedes reduced cylinders like any other manufacturer obeying the new climate rules going towards EVs.
However, people don’t know what they want. Toyota, kept being Toyota and people hated it, they wanted updated stuff and cars to be like Germany counterparts. The old rugged style Toyota in Africa has no these problems. Look at what UN use in Africa.
Yeah man it’s wild. When I was in Niger, we used Toyotas and those things just last. Look at Libya, those were the vehicles dominating the streets there…especially during certain years where lots of interesting events were occurring. I think Iraq was one of the few places where it was a lot of Nissans over Toyotas. That was before they were bought out though. Thanks for commenting brother, I appreciate you and see you in the comments. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Toyota in other markets is forced to submit to market demands that takes what it is. EPA regulations are killing them too like any other.
I am in Africa now, UN, country directors of big organizations here drive Toyota. Even the new Land Cruiser. There is no better car than it. I am in Uganda now, but if you move around this East African region and South African region, you will see Toyota on everywhere and are super reliable. Myself I am driving one which hasn’t given me any headaches.
Their integrity is what keeps them no. 1.
I own a 27 year old Toyota Corona and it still kicks ass up to this day.
That’s really awesome brother! Wow 27 years old! How many miles or kms do you have on it? -Brandon 🫡
It seems everything new isnt as good, and definitely overpriced. Ive been driving the same truck since high school. It now has almost 400,000 miles on it. Im 42 now. My money goes to house, land, and retirement. I cant see myself spending the insane amount of cash on depreciating assets that arent even as good as their older counterparts.
Yeah brother I think you are totally right. You might be able to find some diamonds in the rough with brands but in general, yeahhhh stuff just isn't the same. Too complicated. And I have to say, I am super proud of you for driving the same vehicle since high school and focusing your efforts on the important things. I have mad respect for that brother, like seriously, I wish I could do that. I am just obsessed with cars. What kind of truck is it? -Brandon 🫡
@A-BombEnergy 96 Silverado 2wd. 350 Vortec. All original drivetrain. Have had to fix water pump, alternator, things like that. But it's easy diy and cheap parts.
I am not shocked to hear such an old vehicle (I say old even though I was born in 93 lol) is still rocking. That was really the era for amazing vehicles that last a long time...-Brandon 🫡
Great video! I think this is why the average age of cars in the US is getting older. I think it's 12 or so years now. I miss my 2009 Honda Element that I wrecked last year. I would still be driving that car today. I'm currently driving my mom's 2021 Ford Explorer with the 2.3 L I4 Ecoboost engine. I worry about the longevity of this vehicle. Whenever I get a car, it will not be turbocharged.
Thanks for the kind words my friend! And yes, you bring up some solid points here and I hope you can get a better non turbocharged ride. Anything in particular you are looking at?
It’s kind of wild how many older cars I am starting to see. I read your comment yesterday and noticed today while driving the amount of “old” cars. I never really noticed because I’ve grown up with those cars and saw them when they were new. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
I hope you have an excellent week brother. 🤙 -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Hey! I've been looking at the Honda CR-V or something from Mazda like their CX-50 or 90. I just read today that Honda is having some problems with their hybrid batteries on the CR-V. I like what Mazda has been doing over the past few years with their branding shift. Most likely, I'll probably get an old truck or something that I can afford in cash.
Anything Mazda you can’t go wrong. I seriously think they are one of the most underrated car brands out there. Getting an old truck would also be sick. No car payments is always the way. Facebook marketplace is probably one of the best options out there for buying a car. I’ve recently been diving into that environment. Wild stuff out there. Keep me updated on what you get brother. -Brandon 🤙
I will place my faith in Toyota 100% before any other brand!!! I have 2 Lexus IS’s one from 2005 and another from 2016 and when I had an issue with the blender door of my IS from 2016 Lexus fixed it and refunded me my money that I paid due to being out of warranty because they knew it was a defective product. I have never seen any other manufacturers take responsibility and make it a priority to take care of there customers more than Lexus and Toyota and that is why they will always have my loyalty. ❤❤
Hello fellow IS owner! 2006 IS here
I hear you brother, their customer service is second to none, I would love to hear more about your experience so I can talk about it in my vlog response. My biggest concern and you let me know if I am wrong on this, but I feel that Toyota used to have a large gap between the other manufacturers in reliability and durability and I feel like that gap has been significantly shortened. Thanks for commenting too my friend, I have other videos like this and I'd love to hear your opinion. -Brandon 🫡
@@StaticVapour590 hello back
@@A-BombEnergy Hi Brandon yes of course!! I would love to share my experience. Honestly, I am the only one in my family who owns a Toyota and try to get my family members to buy one every time I get asked for advise on a good car.
Don't forget about engines randomly blowing up at 85mph and Toyota not willing to cover for repairs
Jason, right? Pretty wild. I am assuming you are talking about the Corollas? How many have they had spontaneously combust at this point lol? Like 3-4? Last time I checked, they have had 3? But that was a hot minute ago, so I wouldn't be surprised if more came lol. I am actually shocked by Toyota's response too...-Brandon 🫡
Highway miles don't worn out a car as much as city driving. He brags about the 1,000,000 on his Toyota and says hes been driving it 125k miles every year.
Oh totally man but its still a very interesting data point and not many other rides of gotten that, otherwise we would hear about it non-stop. Thanks for commenting Paul, I hope you have a great day. -Brandon 🫡
More great work, Brandon! You should be proud of yourself. Look out for those yota boys! They might come after ya for this one😂
Thank you Jake, I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed the video. I got my pit bulls on guard duty tonight 🤣. Always a pleasure Jake. -Brandon
@@A-BombEnergy Oh perfect, that’ll scare them off haha.
Oh yeah man, I meant to ask you, you mentioned maybe going to that Sleep Token concert while you were in Europe, did you make it out to see them? I’m making a trip to the UK next month and am trying to work my schedule out to go to their London concert, should be sick!
Jake, I wasn't able to make it unfortunately. My work schedule while I was there was too busy. I so badly want to see them in concert, maybe I can try to make it to that UK concert since the Army has basically put me out to pasture haha. Whats your favorite song by them? I CAN'T get over Euclid. Gets me every time.
@@A-BombEnergy Ah yeah man I understand that. I believe the show is November 29th, I’m sure the Army won’t mind too much if you hop on over haha. Oh yeah dude, Euclid WRECKS me every time. I’m not even a super emotional person but that one gets to me…doesn’t stop me from listening to it just about every day though lol 😂 Who doesn’t like a little pain on their way to work, am I right??
Okay I will give it a look and see if I can get the time off, I have too many vacation days and have to burn them plus free miles for American Airlines...so it shouldn't be an issue as long as it gets approved. Haha I get too emotional sometimes and yeah why not get all in the feels right before work 🤣 Sleep Token is literally their own genre lol. You get your tickets yet?
Kaizen died when they went to TNGA and stopped making different engines and tried cutting corners on design for profit.
I've been saying it for a while, they have gotten complacent and are starting to prioritize cost-cutting over quality. All we have to do is look at the new products coming out… it’s very telling. What are your thoughts on the new stuff? -Brandon
Turbos make the engines fail sooner, my 06 volvo v50 t5 didn't get the memo seeing as it has 240,000 miles with the original engine trans and turbo
You're right, some turbos can be super durable and I appreciate you bringing up a different perspective. The thing you have to consider is that turbo charging a smaller vehicle that has less weight to pull and less "work" to do takes a lot of strain off the engine and turbo. Turbo charging larger vehicles, especially trucks and SUV's is wild to me. However, I am very happy to hear your Volvo is cranking away and I hope you get another 240,000 miles out of it with the same engine and turbo. -Brandon 🫡
@A-BombEnergy man i hope so. But the Midwest isnt nice to cars the body will probably give out before the engine
I hear that brother. I had a 98 Honda when I lived in Virginia and the frame gave out before the engine! I was devastated 😬
It’s a shame that Toyota is following the trends of other brands by doing turbos instead of naturally aspirated as you said. I know they’ll be back, they are the largest car manufacturer after all.
Yo! Brother! Good to see you again, I hope you are doing well. I certainly hope they will be back with naturally aspirated engines and continue to buck the trend. What kind of blows my mind is they had 14 years to figure out an engine replacement for the tundra and they seem to have dropped the ball...Hope you Nissan got that paint fixed too brother. -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy thanks for the reply as always. Here’s hoping Toyota can figure things out. We didn’t do anything with the paint. I guess I’ll just live with it.
Man I’m sorry to hear that…if you need anything hit me up brother.
@@A-BombEnergy All I need is more of your awesome videos! Keep up the great work!
All I have to say is 2017 Corolla IM 190,000 miles only done brake a wheel baring and control arms .
Hey man that's really good to hear. Those Corolla IM's are sick and I actually looked at getting one not to long ago because they did a great job with them. I wish you the best with it and hope it lasts you another 190,000 miles trouble free. -Brandon 🫡
Govt regulations make cars heavier and they expect better MPG's at the same time, so the solution is smaller, more stressed out motors and more electronics which can easily fail and be expensive to fix.
I think it's even worse than that. Toyota is also using less durable materials to make cars cheaper to build. Plus, the Tacoma is made in Mexico, which is fine I guess, but they are still commanding an insanely high price. Why not pass the discount off onto the consumer and make the price even more competitive? Makes no sense. You think Toyota or really the industry as a whole is going to improve? -Brandon
Totally true. i m still crying my 8nr-fts 1.2lt turbo petrol auris that i had to sell due to severe pre-ignition. Dealership didnt even bother letting me know that my engine was going to die soon. No carbon cleaning maintenance plans. also very sad and faulty manual gearbox. i had it rebuilt 2 times underwarranty and i was again begun to hear those crap bearings.
#TOYOTA_NEVER_AGAIN. YOU BROKE MY TRUST LIKE NO OTHER
Man brother I’m sorry to hear that happened to you. This is how you lose a customer for life. What did you end up switching to? Any brands you prefer now? -Brandon 🫡
@@A-BombEnergy i havent yet.. too expensive options still thinking about japan cars but probably honda mazda or suzuki
I feel this is a little dramatic, every manufacturer has recalls from time to time. And you’ve got some concerning antidotes in there, but you’ve got to look at the whole picture relative to other brands, and statistics.
Yeah, I get what you are saying. But, the brand has gotten a bit too complacent in recent years. They need to step up and address the concerns of their customers not just in recalls but in designing and engineering a better product. I understand the market as a whole for sure, which is why I’ve done other videos like this. Toyota is just one piece of the pie if you catch my drift. You are right though about the industry brother. I do very much appreciate you commenting and hope you check out some of my latest documentaries. I would love to hear your opinion on them. -Brandon 🤙
Anyone forgetting about the Mark IV Supra comes with Bi-Turbo setup?
Max, yeah that’s pretty wild to be putting a BMW engine in a Toyota. Now I have heard Toyota co designed it and it passed Toyotas endurance tests. What does that mean? Who the heck knows. I actually own that motor in my M340i and I will say, it’s the best car I’ve EVER owned. Should it be in a Toyota? Nahhhh probably not. Assuming you think Toyota is slipping as well? -Brandon 🫡
@A-BombEnergy I mean the 2JZ co-developed with Yamaha, I guess because it is a performance engine we can't really compare to modern engine quality huh? Also what about the MR2 3S-GTE Turbo? Damn Toyota quality have really gone down hill.
Make a video about VW group and them regretting their EV investment
I don't know if I could keep it short enough...Mercedes just put out that they are stopping the full scale production of their EV's too...-Brandon 🫡
even though Yota is on a decline, id still buy it still better than other brands and i know if anything happens to the, yota has me covered....
I think for the most part you are right brother. Do you think the gap Toyota had is now narrowing? Do you drive a Toyota now? I’m super impressed with their warranty responses though. Look forward to hearing from your brother. -Brandon
2bil mistake is nothing compared with hundred bil ford gm and the Germans have made with evs
Brooooooo....you are SO correct. I seriously don't think the EV stuff is going to last much longer. Its a niche thing. Like Tesla, they are a niche company and its why they do well. Thanks for commenting brother. -Brandon 🫡