Watch This Before Buying a Subaru or Mazda
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2019
- Watch This Before Buying a Subaru or Mazda, DIY and car review with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Subaru car review. Mazda car review. Who makes the worst Japanese car, Subaru or Mazda? Which Japanese car manufacturer makes the most reliable car, Mazda or Subaru? Are Subarus still reliable? Are Mazda cars any good? Which car is worth buying, Subaru or Mazda? Is Mazda a better bargain than Subaru? Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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Thank you sir. Please never change.
Scotty Kilmer My wife has a Mazda CX five 2018 and for some reason when you started up it makes a weird creaking noise like he barely wants to start I don’t know if it’s a fuel pump filter I don’t know but for 2018 Kia is shouldn’t be doing that and the brakes are ridiculous you pretty much go to press the pedal to the floor to get any break out of it I told her this is the worst car of ever been in
Hey Scotty, is there any merit to these "hybrid car conversion kits" I see online?
Which one worse Nissan or mazda
I ride a bicycle...
Scotty what do you think of Mazda vs Subaru?
Scotty: I like my toyota celica
Of course. Toyotas are the best 😄✌
Thank ypu, next video!
Seek the Truth so the brz is the clear choice 🤷♂️
Scotty answer to it "Toyota Celica what?, You said?".
If this is your first video, you aren’t supposed to buy any vehicle that is not a Toyota.
And certain Honda models
Owned acouple of Toyotas they are garbage
Or honda with a stick
Haha
Haha!
Owned a Mazda 3 for years. Bullet proof car runs great. It’s all about maintenance.
Not as reliable as a Toyota though...
I've owned a Mazda Protege for 18 years. Has never had any failure of any kind. At all.
I owned a Mazda 3 and it was pretty shitty. In the end, its proneness to rust like hell took out the steering rack--a $2400 repair, which was worth more than the car itself (which had rusted to hell). The engine was fine, but the braking and suspension system was always having problems. In the end, the car died with 142,000 km on the clock, which is pretty pathetic. I've had a Subaru Legacy for 3 years now and the only thing that's gone wrong with it is the volume button on the steering wheel won't work. That said, I've gotten paranoid about the CVT going thanks to Scotty's videos and some other sources, and maybe the head gasket, though that SEEMS to have been corrected (it's a 2010).
Nothing to brag about owing a car for only 3 years.
@@biplav32 I said 18...
Mazda is a damn good car after they split with Ford. But Scotty only loves Toyotas so I don’t know why I bother 😂
Subarus are also good cars.
Mazda is garbage
@@conkeh No. They are actually good since they left ford.
@@kid5042 I agree 100%, the only time I've had to replace any components in my wifes 07' Mazda CX-9 the part was labled with "FoMoCo".
Like scotty I would buy a Toyota any time without question. I had a Vibe/Matrix that lasted for over 15 years without even one problem ever. Now I absolutely would buy almost any Mazda with a manual gearbox. I might even buy a manual Subaru. But I would not expect the Subaru to last and although the Mazda would outlast the Subaru I don't think either would outlast my carolla. The biggest difference in most manufacturers just like scotty says are auto transmissions. My brother was a loyal Honda customer for decades. Honda started putting crappy autos in their cars. He had 2 civics, 2 accords, and a odyssey.... all of them broke. He's gone Toyota too. They just last. They're boring.... but they last.
Legend has it that everytime Scotty Kilmer cuts the video clip he does a line of blow
😂😂
jajaajajajajajaahahaaha
Does a line off his 1998 Toyota celica exhaust....
Mcnasty what do you know?
NastyMcNasty989 adhd
10 years later, Scotty still a mechanic for 51 years.
He's been a mechanic since he was 5 years old.
lol
Mazda is one of the most reliable brands, 2nd most popular brand in Australia after Toyota which has 20% market share
wrong honda is way better
@@rebelelite11 what do you mean... He never said Honda isn't better, so there's nothing "wrong" about that
Hondas are for kids who like loud tinker toys, or people who like boring cars but are reliable. They aren't "better," unless you like pep boys mufflers, vaping, and carpooling to your cubical 9-5 job, and occasional Mumford and Sons concerts, and to Starbucks to drink Pumpkin Spice lattes and study on the same macbook everyone else has.
I've seen that Honda is not so popular in Australia and Toyota, Mazda and Subaru are the most popular(in that order)
@@mattyee9369 lmao im not a honda fan my self , but you sound like a hater who doesn't know what he is talking about
My Mazda 3 has had no leaks or problems of any kind. Best car I've had yet.
Yup
What year?
@@BanayatK1d 2011
BanayatK1d mine is 2004
@@luketroyer7620 nice i have an 06 5 speed 153k miles how many miles do you have?
*No one:*
*Scotty:* I've been a mechanic for more than 50 years
@@subie8790
I just bought a Camry last week for 2k at the auction :(
@@r0533958747 It's a joke CHILL MAN!
EGC YT Also funny that my father is retired mechanic from completely other side of the world but still sounds just like Scotty (with lot less yelling though) and has only owned Toyotas for last 35 years :D
@@r0533958747
Not if you enjoy it.
@@r0533958747 stop being overly dramatic being a mechanic is not that bad
Buy a 94 Toyota celica with 240k miles best car ever🤣🤣
Yves Joseph put a couple twin choo choo boiz with some Nagasaki whistles on them.
My 96 Subaru Outback just hit 251k today. I drive like an insane person too.
If 251k is a lot my honda is a legend lol
@@JoeMamasLover69 you can't flex your mileage and not drop a number smh
hahahahaha
2008 Mazda 3 with 190,000 miles. Best car I ever owned
2008 mazda 6 2.3 liter 285,000 runs great
@@realking1591 is that kilometers or miles ??
@@tyronenur2373 miles
@@realking1591 what a madman. What are the cars major repairs/replacements?
@@tyronenur2373 nothing other than cv joints radiator struts
We had a 2011 Mazda 3 and it never had any problems whatsoever all we had to do is replace bettery and oil regularly. Mazda is a very reliable company and their interiors in the new cars are actually really nice
I owned 2 mazda 3s, don't you need to change spark plugs, belt tensioner or brakes outside of battery and oil?
I own a Mazda 3 2005. Almost 20 years with almost 300K km and never had a problem except a small one with the suspensions@@yqf051
My Subaru Legacy is at 161k has been running great. Best car I’ve ever had.
JohnsRadios Subaru is known to have some of the best reliability of quality there is a Japanese Japanese cars run better I don't know where is getting us to be good around talk to your local mechanics
My Legacy is at 190k miles and currently has engine issues. Our local mechanic estimated the total cost to be about $7,000.
my 99 subaru forester has 305000 still running strong.
Legacy gt are a Mitsubishi clone. Thats why.
@@garretpritt4561 Been saying for the longest time,a Japanese Subaru will run forever, Scotty keeps using US models in comparison for vehicles
I love how according to Scotty every company has a “weak automatic transmission”
All automatics are weak! Lol
unless it’s toyota
He's mentioned that the zf transmissions that bmw uses is great.
@@adamblomberg and he is correct there, we have the zf6 speed in our ford falcons in Australia great gearboxes
Except for honda accord
I’ve owned 6 Mazda’s through out my driving lifetime and I gotta admit there pretty bullet proof cars and I wouldn’t bother buying another car brand there built tough parts are easy to get too and it’s a reliable car
Which model would you recommend for a first car/daily, I saw a 2011 Mazda 3 hatch with 90k miles for $3.7k do you think it’s worth it
@@oswaldosanchez5256 I hope you bought it because that’s a steal.
@@oswaldosanchez5256 wtf in 2022
next video “a 1998 toyota is the only car you should buy”
VadeVibes yes lol
good idea for a video, thanks!
Hahaha! That's great you even got scotty to reply! 😂
@@twinkiissb Yeah and not mentioning Subarus 4 wheal drive is one of the best in the world.
I just found out my camry has a EGR problem this morning, but over all , I love my car.
I’ve been towing for almost 3 years, I can count how many Mazda’s I’ve towed with one hand. Subaru’s lol.......take the Mazda, I’ve towed Subaru’s with holes in their engines more than once, timing chain seized up, transmission failure on the first generation crosstreks etc
Volume of towed vehicles is not equivalent to percentage. There are also way more Subarus on the road than Mazdas.
Aashish Bharadwaj -valid point but I work in the Bay Area, home to the biggest Mazda dealerships in California. Go on Mazda’s gold cup dealership awards for the dealerships who sell the most(San Jose, Dublin, concord) . Yes Subaru still out sells them by a high margin but when have you heard of a Mazda with a blown piston? Timing chasing messing up after 70k miles (mid 2000’s models)
Bet you never towed a 72 Pantera. By your logic that makes it the best car ever built than.
magna116
You took it from “which gets towed more? The popular BRAND Mazda, or the popular BRAND Subaru? And condescend to the people above by breaking it down to a much more specific “well by that logic the 72 pantara is the best car ever built then”
Ok? That’s not actually observing the two popular brands like all the people above were actually talking about, but ok, I see how you were able to condescend there....
No need for those apostrophes on the word Subaru, just Subarus..
Mazda’s look classy as faq now tbh
Fr bro except in the 3’s after 2010 those aren’t as classy as the gen before it but all the cx’s classy af
Reid Heine I love the 2nd gens
Raq yessir! I got a 3.0 v6 manual transmission of course. 133k miles (: love the car. 2 days ago I pressure washed the engine bay... killed a coil and spark plug from doing so, but replaced one of each and she’s back to golden. Also under the hood is clean af! (Don’t pressure wash the engine bay!!!)
@@bigdog8989 I have my 2004 Mazda six with 150,000 on it with the 3.0 V6 Five speed manual and it’s a wagon
Scotty would suggest you not to buy the Subaru BRZ as it will leave you stranded on the side of the road, but instead buy the Toyota 86 as those things are bullet proof
I thought they had the same motor no?
@@loudring6247 It's a joke.
Hahaha right!? 😆
Scotty Kilmer's videos comment sections are one of the best comment sections in all UA-cam.
Almost no trolls or haters, just information enthusiasts and real life car owners.
@Armando Rubio Fixed (barely).
What a delusion
Somebody's got to speak the truth cause Scotty sure as hell doesn't.
no issues with a 2003 forester! 160K miles, handles snow and mud like a beast! love it!
check your oil and coolant religiously!
no headgasket leak yet??
none so far!
I love the way he moves his hands when he’s talking 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀
Eze&Yare Dominguez yessssss
My Mazda is amazing and even through the times I beat on it the thing still runs great. Never had any serious issues with it. I love the car so much.
2012+ skyactiv engines are the cream of the crop. I’ve had no issues in my wife’s since we bought her 12’ new, now it has 167,000 miles and not one issue!
I agree 2013 mazda 3 sky has 140,000 runs great like new
My 2012 hatchback has 185,000 miles and runs like the day I bought it
@@howardburleigh3568 You didn't buy it yesterday, did you?
They've been using direct injection for a while now but still haven't heard anything yet about carbon build-up.
My moms 2012 is over 230k.. just replaced its fire broken part.. a caliper
My experience with Mazda has been reliabilty
I got a Mazda 323F (aka Lantis, Astina), pretty fun to drive and reliable but damn thing is full of rust.
My experience with Subaru is and has been safety, reliablity, full-packet, goddamn good price for such good offroaders, (cool design, but only idiots talk about design in a discussion), ...
Same, my family has owned 6 Mazda's in total in the past 25 years, and none of them has had any issues ever.
Same is true of Toyota and Subaru. Except they have much more to offer (better safety, AWD for Subaru, nicer interiors)
@@adsensedd I have test drove all three this weekend. Toyota's interior was inferior
I've lived on the same hill in Ohio (we get lots of snow) for years and can confirm that you just can't beat a Subaru on a snowy hill. By far the best vehicle we've owned for snowy travel. If everyone had one I wouldn't have to bother plowing my driveway in the winter.
I have a 2016 Mazda CX5 with front wheel drive, got it two and a half years ago, and it has been fine up here in Canada. Has done two winters so far and no issues.
This video is definitely gonna trigger people.
The People need to know the truth, Scotty is on a mission
I still rep Mazda and BMW.....I'll give Toyota what it is, as being the prudent and smarter choice....but as for looks, they don't have.
Integra DIY skyactiv engines. Do your research. Wards 10 best engines. Wife’s 12’ Mazda 3 has been flawless, 167k miles later
Damn right, my dad drives a subaru and my mom drives a mazda.
They’re perfectly reliable cars.
Only problem with my moms car was the A/C got clogged 2 times, and the exhaust recently started leaking- isnt that normal for an almost 10 year old car?
Its still going strong, at about 65k miles!
@@jacksonshelton8055 65k miles is nothing, just saying...
Be Me: Owns a Subaru WRX and sees Scotty make another Subaru video.
*sweats*
Oh it's just a comparison video
its gotta be Subaru that wins
Scotty: Mazda is better than the Subaru in every way
F
@kiki the gerbil literally. Even the new wrx have rattles from factory
Sorta in the same boat as a Mazaspeed 3 owner lmao.
Well what Scotty says shouldn't make you feel bad. You have a rad car, and he has a forehead bigger than your dashboard.
I still don't get what shall be better about Mazda.
@@mattyee9369 comment of the year for me bro 😂
As a devoted manual transmission fan, big vote for the Mazda 3. Fun to drive, fantastic fuel economy. Most manuals far outlast most automatic transmissions. And hey, you get built in theft deterrence.
solarguy hey bro im thinking of buying a Mazda myself, what model and year would you recommend?
@@Uncheesynacho64 Our only experience is with the 2017 Mazda three with manual transmission.
Do you still have the car? How is it now after 4 years?
my mazda 121 from 24 years ago still running here in australia.
Subaru Outback Limited 2000
400k miles still going strong!
Toyota Corolla 800,000 miles and still going strong
@@MichaelP-ke1tm mazda mx-5 212,228 km burns oil but fck it it does 180 km/h :D
Subaru Forester ----- from the get go ------ burned 1 quart of 0w-20 every 600 miles..........Thats 10 bucks every 600 miles
@Lone Ranger
Rumor out there, Toyotas were the only vehicles left standing after Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
How many headgaskets LOL
Jatco transmission? Hold on there Scotty, according to what I know Mazda skyactiv 6AT is designed by Mazda and manufactured by Aisin. That's right, the beloved company that makes transmissions for Toyota and partly owned by them. Another nod to Mazda my man.
And Toyota has about a 20 percent stake in Subaru. I don't have a Subaru but I do like them
Subaru doesn't use Jatco either
Yeah Mazda is doesn’t mail it in with the transmission. It’s my favorite part my Mazda3. It’s not a powerful car, but I can make some good moves with that manu-matic. I chose it over the Impreza because the CVT was just meh.
@@smellyfeetarestinky I'm not so sure about that, considering he brought up new models and showed pictures of very recent models
@@smellyfeetarestinky 6AT skyactiv was introduced in 2012 which is 7 years now. That's probably the primary range of used Mazda sales.
You told me all I need to know in the first 20 seconds Scotty. Thumbs up 👍🏻
Don't forget love. Love, it's what makes Subaru, a Subaru.
I guess their love is poor quality then. 😆
And head gaskets. Lots and lots of head gaskets...
You're right. I love my Subaru to pieces 🙃
This is the shilliest comment I've read in a while
@@YureiZenSakura Shut up and get another job than troll.
My Subaru blew up. When my mechanic fixed it the car had even become even more powerful and blew up a month later even harder.
My 2004 subaru wrx from japan is 2000 cc turbo all weel drive and has 227000 miles and i only changed the oil and tires and pads rotors
@@ethanchad3175 Lucky I had a Subaru 2005 WRX model built in Japan. Engine oil leaks, eletronic module issues, rattling engine sounds, oil consumption, expensive parts, understeer on corners etc, etc. Subaru never again.
@@unassailable6138 ill buy it from you,2 grand for it if you hate it that much.
@e-Rekt
Don't make jokes like that or I'll smack you across the face
@@MichaelP-ke1tm scary stuff... which side are u on?
I own a Japanese built '14 Mazda3 no problems to report, I frankly love how intuitive the trans is in spirited driving. I plan to keep it for at least another decade
Father has '15 Mazda3 made in Hiroshima, 183K KMs 0 issues. I hear even more of those stories with the Mazda6.
@@COMMANDERFOX31 i have 385000 kms cx5 .. built like a gun
its not a JATCO, Scotty doesnt have a clue on Mazdas
@behexen250 as a tech what do you recommend I do as far as servicing (drain & replace fluid) the trans? I have the 6sp auto, about 57k miles. I have spoken to various dealer service departments in my area and they won't service it
Hey now I bought a used 07 Mazda 3 with 144,000 miles and drove it for 150,000 more in the last 3 years. And haven’t had any majors repairs, and it’s never left me stranded or on the side of the road. I’ve never even jumped it off. Better than a Honda if I’m concerned.
Agreed! I owned a Honda Prelude and it was a nightmare! Nothing but problems!
Bought my '08 Mazda3 brand new, hardly any problems in the last 12 years. Mostly Ford parts, but still... I guess it was a test case design for the Ford Focus in Japan. Even crunched the front end in an accident ( rebuilt myself) she's still running strong, almost as good gas mileage as when I bought it. 175k miles!
Mazda is working on inline 6s now too, and they've said they're moving to a RWD platform in the future.
Rwd in their 3s and 6s or only suv? A rwd 6 would be nice.
@@DanielSolis33 not 100% sure but I agree, the 6 is their best looking car current generation
@@DanielSolis33 | I don't think the 3 would get the RWD as it would drive the costs way more up. My guess is that the 6 would get a RWD. If not, Mazda would make a GT 4 door car, almost similar to the Kia Stinger and make that an RWD I6.
Maybe after the RWD I6 platform comes out, they might base an SUV out of it.
Make is 300's with better interiors. 25mpg is perfect. Rwd, kodo design.
Mazda is also coming out with its first electric vehicle next year and then in 2021 will start producing EV and hybrids with Toyota in Huntsville, Alabama!
I’ve owned a few toyotas, hondas and mazdas. Obviously the corollas and civics are great. I’ve been thoroughly surprised by my mazda 3 hatch. The main issues mazdas have is rust, my personal mazda hasn’t had that issue due to the fact that it was washed and undercoated regularly. Great little cars.
Thank you for all your honesty and truth.Really enjoying watching your videos,there very helpful.Don't ever stop making videos.
My 07 Mazda 3 corners 👌🏼. I didn’t expect it to be that good
Mazda's newer automatics are built in-house, although I think they're based on an earlier Aisin design. Some sources say it is an Aisin design, some say it was co-designed with Aisin, in any case not Jatco for sure. Specialist transmission websites and forums generally praise the reliability of the Skyactiv automatics, very few cases of failures.
It's based on aisin my cousin works for Mazda
My 05 mazda3 2.3 hatch got jatco. But my other car, 05 Mazda6 got aisin 6speedauto w. V6eng. Smooth and reliable.
2007 Mazda 3 manual 5 speed. 211k miles on original engine and transmission. Bought from a nice old lady for 1800. I love this car!!
This guy has no idea what he is talking about....I have owned 5 Mazdas owning one with 220k miles on it. All have been extremely reliable. Not to mention I have been a service advisor for over 10 years so trust me I have seen everything and dealt with tens of thousands of cars and their issues.
They do rust like hell, though.
Yeah they did have an issue with some models but so did the " never a problem Toyotas" ...tacoma tundra and Sequoia. My friend that is an advisor there is still doing frames under warranty for Toyota for rust. My other friends at Mazda have no such issue currently. When I worked at Honda there was also a lot of cars with rust issues on fenders etc. Must be a Japanese issue. Currently working at JLR for 8 years I recalled 0 cars for any rust issues. JLR deff better than Toyota for rust reliability 😂
I just bought a Mazda 3 I want that brake support turned off .Do you know how to disable it Jeremy ? Thank you
Great video; helpful, maybe you should do more of these type-comparison videos for us trying to decide what brand and why that brand over the other.
Ive done hundreds of thousands of trouble free motoring in my Mazdas . They have a good reputation here in Australia.
In the USA as well quality product
I think Subaru has more of a cult following, similar to Jeep.
flick22601 - Mazda outsells Subaru 3 to 1 in Europe 🤷🏻♂️ and everyone KNOWS Europe has mountains and snow ❄️.
4wd and AWD are more readily available there by Mazda Europe vs USA however
Except Jeep’s are horrific.
Not anymore. Some people.dont even wave smh.
6 years 71k miles I've had my forester(May of 14- 15 model) and I still really like it. Eye sight system is great and to think many other cars still don't have something like that. adaptive cruise control would be very hard for me to give up. In Texas seldom have I needed the awd, but a few times in heavy rain I felt more secure. It is not so smooth as some, but it has off road capabilities that most don't have. I bought it for safety and the fun factor. One gas tank sensor trouble, one suspension rubber part wore out, and one oil leak which was fixed under warranty. Recently thought about buying another vehicle, but decided against it as i'm still happy with what I have.
Scotty love your vireos can re-watch all of them
Dear Scotty,
I have a 2017 Mazda 6 with a Naturally Aspirated 2.5L SKYACTIV Inline 4. I love the car, it was build in Japan, and it shows.
I bought the car because of the lower financing rates and my disappointment with my last Honda Civic (1.5 Turbo, it had oil dilution really bad, which makes sense as a Canadian that lives in one of the coldest places in the world come winter time)
I also bought them because when I was doing autobody administration we had a few customers with high mileage Mazda CX-5s with the same motor as my Mazda 6, they ran great! They were at about 400,000 Kms (or just under 250,000 miles) and they sounded like new, the motors ran great, the electronics all work, there wasn't much wear on the interior. I asked them how reliable they have been, and aside from doing brakes a bit early, only scheduled routine maintenance. No transmission issues, but they don't tow much and their older so they likely don't drive aggressively. I have no issues with mine ether, but I drive lightly for better fuel efficiency.
They've come a long way since their Ford-Owned, rust bucket days!
I got 2015 Mazda 3 built in Mexico and it's doing fine 106k miles later. Has the 2.0L Skyactiv.
No rattles or anything odd. Still runs and drives like new. Steering wheel leather is looking a bit smooth and shiny but other than that no noticeable wear.
Just changed the spark plugs at 104k miles for the first time as well as front brake pads. Rear pads were changed at 44k. Spark plugs looked fantastic, especially for a car that opens the throttle plate wide open at light loads and intentionally runs lean.
@@kloroformd That's great! They really have turned around since they became independent again and started making SKYACTIV vehicles.
Before Mazda's Skyactiv I'd say Subaru, but Skyactiv seems to be reliable so.... Mazda
On who's life the skyactiv is week and prone to break a lot easier
I 100% agree with you.Take a look at toyota Yaris its simply a mazda,and that small car is very very reliable. there are bad cars out there but subaru,mazda,mitsubishi and nissan are great cars,Unless a person is very lazy at maintenance. These cars are great.
AnimaHaynes The problem when Scotty talks about Mazda is that half the time he confuses current Skyactiv Mazda’s with pre-Skyactiv Ford based Mazda’s. Mazda’s in-house designs like Skyactiv have been pretty reliable and innovative, which is reflected in Consumer Reports reliability.
True. Not to mention that Subaru's are a bit overpriced In my opinion.
Listen to this guy!!! Bwahahaha!!!!
I've had Mazdas since 1991. I replaced a console fan once. Awesome cars.
I just watch his videos for the ending with the bell ringing and the music with the "live free or die" NH state motto.
I'm on my 4th mazda since the 90s. Love them. My 2011 v6 6 is very fast and has 170k on it. Just Normal maintenance done.
Cool man but understand that the V6 in your Mazda6 is actually a Ford V6
@@firebird890 to one extent or another. Fine by me. What's your point?
You have a Ford engine right there, your next repair is a water pump trust me .
@@rafaelrodriguezb haha your right! .. I needed a new water pump at 120k. Been there done that. I just had the radiator fail the other day. But other than maintenance stuff skocks, suspension, tires etc. That's pretty good in my book. When I was young my family and I owned American cars and they broke me. Got tired of throwing my money away. I'm still ahead of the game and have a good looking rust free everything works fully loaded car, with no payments for 5 years now. That's epic.
Mazda’s new In-line 6 is
coming this fall/next spring :)
24 year old Mazda. Still fun to drive and wrench on. :)
Mines 21. I feel ya
@@krASHExxx Mazdas are bullet proof
They dont last more than 6,7 yrs in Canada due to salty roads in winter; rust builds up everywhere
Since 2012 Mazda has been made almost as well as Toyota!! And consumer reports rates them about the same in reliability. In fact with the new skyactive x engine, Toyota and Mazda are building a factory together to benefit both companies.
@@richardpasquale5930 Unless one has an early 3 operated in salt states.
The newer Mazda’s seem pretty solid. The only issues I’ve came across were faulty mechanic errors. Now I’m deciding a new mechanic.
What is considered a "newer" car?
You are right as rain Scotty, Subaru has been having quality issues of late,explosive growth that they can't handle.Mazda is a quality car and its fun to drive,owned two, a mazda 3 stick shift,only thing replaced was struts a wear out item and a mazda cx7 101000 miles still going, only thing replaced was oil!
I have a 2010 Mazda 5 180000 miles. no major problems but twice the transmission did go into limp mode. The fluid was dirty, I changed it and the screen, no more problems since. The dealer did a flush the fist time, not a fan of flush. Tires, struts and shocks are my failures.
I have a 2006 Mazda 3 s and it is still running smooth after 13 years !
03 protege same story :)
Nice I got the exact year and model. Got it as my first car
I got an 07 Mazda 6 5 speed for $300 and bought a $200 engine and $100 clutch
2004 Mazda 3 gt has no problems whatsoever
@@TempoMontages that is awesome !
Ive had a 2009 mazdaspeed 3 and a 2009 subaru wrx sti *SINCE.. 2009* and i have no complaints on either.
I own a 2011 Mazda CX-7 it has A lot of miles like it's suppose to be at the junkyard by now but it is working fine it is a good nice very reliable car.
Im a big fan of Subaru, i got a 2015 legacy, no problems!
Edit: no problem as of yet
Only use prem gas. Aluminum engine cant take heat/predetonation. Only use the suby coolant at the dealership. I have 218000 on mine and engine is perfect. Easy car to work on, Kinda hard to find parts for.
He means as they age not when they’re new
@@vitamulten1395 are there any other tips for Subaru owners?? I bought a 2011 legacy with 195,000 mi. It doesnt have any issues and it was 2,800 usd
If you are even slightly unsure of timing belt/water pump get it done. Rem to have them reseal oil pump when they do it. You may want to replace radiator and thermostat as they are cheap and easy repairsl
@@leonardoheras7223 also baby it. A heavy foot will blow seals and gaskets easier. Same for all cars but doubly so for older subarus. The cam seals, rear main seal, oil pump o-ring all have a tendency to go; as well as of course - the head gaskets.
Less RPM = less pressure = longer seal+gasket life. It probably lasted that long because the owner did maintenance and was easy on it.
1999 Mazda 626 V6 with manual transmission and 230k miles checking in here, bought in 03. She still drives like a champ!
626 cronos was amazin
I own a 2007 Mazda 3 with 266 000 km and it is hands down the best car I have ever owned! It has never broken down (knock on wood) and I have only had to replace consumables
I have a 2018 Mazda 3 GT, absolutely love it. But I also have the 6 speed manual.
I have a 2004 Subaru Forester XT with 170k and have had no issues at all.
I had the 2002 manual.... did good for a couple years w about 180k. Then here comes the head gasket issue. I sold it for a good price even w that issue.
That’s because you have a 04 not after 2010 they all suck
Who cares peter. I had a shitty Subaru WRX that had a new problem every week. Oil leaks, electrical module issues, rattling engine, you name it. Subaru never again
@@unassailable6138 Consumer Reports is pretty anti-WRX. It's consistently one of their "cars to avoid.
@danbau08 Yeah I read that in the 2004 models and newer they fixed the head gasket issue.
I cannot speak to the newer models but I have been very satisfied with mine.
I'm starting to think Scotty is slightly biased towards Toyota.
Ya think
Starting? You new here?
@@brandongagnon3144 I think you wanted to reply to tjcoons450
Toyota is immortal, if they are the older model. Not today, Toyota is going cheap in the present, beware.
Not really, Toyota just makes good cars and he knows that.
Scotty, I've had my Mazda 6 since 2003 and still working like charm, plus It doesn't seem outdated 😍😍
This was so entertaining! 😁👍🏾
I drive a Mazda 3 2005, no problems. 180k miles.
My father has the same car, 140k miles and only common problems.
Nobody:
Random people in youtube comments: i have a subaru wrx 999,999 trouble free miles, original engine and trans, and brakes. just regular maintenance, who needs a bOriNg tOyoTA?
@Iedy Iedy That's right and also the chassis is from a Volvo.
Agreed but they do rust like crazy here in Canada
Was thinking of getting a 3 but every one I looked at had the same rust spot on front of rear wheel well, so I started looking at them at stop lights, same rusted out spot
The more shade he throws on Mazda the lower the prices for me! Mazda’s are really reliable.
They are well known for their 2000-2010 cars corroding very fast. Mazda 6 is the first car that comes to mind for many when you think about rust. Newer ones are better in this regard, but in many cases the body is still not protected with zinc coating, which is the greatest protection in general.
@@TheBlobik Not sure about that. I have a nearly 14 year old 6 - 2006 model - with no rust on it. Underside is very clean, too. I'm in England, so a damp climate/salt on the roads in winter, etc. Uses no oil/water and has been bulletproof. Good to drive, spacious and not bad for gas mileage. I may have been lucky, of course.
Laurie Harper same, although he is right about rust. Where the trunk opens it rusted and chips. I just filled them in with fresh paint. Kinda surprising considering I live in Tennessee and he climate isn’t snow and it should be in good condition. Still reliable though.
@@TheBlobik I have a 2007 which in winter are roads are heavily salted & live in a area that is dump half the year & very near to ocean. I have a tiny bit of rust just starting at back wheel weel. Other brands of cars are far worse than mine & way newer as well.
@@TheBlobik I've got a 2002 Mazda protege it's got some rust patches but overall not too bad
Hasn’t Subaru built all their CVT transmissions in-house since 2014? So saying Jatco builds them isn’t very accurate. Also, Subaru did have a problem with head gaskets blowing, but those were early 2010s. The head gasket thing was fixed and hasn’t been an issue for Subaru in any of their models in years. Unless you’re buying a used one from the affected model years, why continue bringing this up? Trying to use a problem from over five years ago that’s since been fixed to try to criticize a brand isn’t very honest.
I guess he has to justify his dislike for the brand somehow .
The biggest problem was that the gasket was single layer coated with a thin layer of carbon, That wore off and then the gasket would leak. They fixed the problem with a Multi layer gasket. It affected models were Impreza, Lagacy and Outback between 1999 and 2004. Later on a gasket or seal would start to leak on the oil filter, which was much easier to fix.
I hear lots of people talk about the head gasket problem but they never mention the year or car and they don't acknowledge that it was ages ago and was fixed.
The real problem was how Subaru addressed the problem which wasn't very business like and very anti-customer friendly.
My brother has a 2009 Legacy and with regular servicing the thing is brilliant.
I'm soon to purchase the new Forester. I have no problems with the brand.
@@IanSRutter I think another problem with those models were the catalytic converter, big night mare.
His UA-cam approach of presenting is fun has an entertaining vibe to his videos
@Scotty Kilmer I’m fairly certain Mazda now uses their own in house engineered and built transmissions.
11 years. Still going strong. MAZDA. 😎
How does that rust taste?
Mine is going on 13 yrs & never had a problem with it. Oh & has a tiny bit of rust on back driver side wheel well. So people thinking they rust out easy not so. Many cars in my area that are 7 yrs old have twice the rust my almost 13 yr old car has.
@@basshead. funny... i had an 04 mazda 6s without one drop of rust on it in the north east.... oh yeah i didn't drive it in the snow. imagine that. must be that liquid salt.
basshead live in Ohio. Mine is 9 years old. 155k. Drive it every single day. Not a spec of rust and no issues whatsoever.
How many transmissions has it needed?
😂😂😂😂 the way you break it down and just talk is satisfying. Much knowledge learned from you. Good man
my family loves mazda 3 hatchbacks had one new from 07 or 08 and another from 11 or 12 both going strong, the 07/08 is the older body style, has started rusting hard last few years ( inevitable in canadian winters) 11/12 is in perfect shape, both get routine maintenance from mechanic. Really cheap on gas and something to rely upon. Really great cars imo
I traded in my 2014 Porsche boxster for a 2019 mx5 Mazda its an incredible driving car loving it .
I am sure you are loving your maintenance bills when they come up haha :D
Ryan Heisler - Which is almost Nill,
in a Miata!! 🏎 🇯🇵
meanwhile Porsche 🇩🇪
parts & labor;
and repair times ⏰ are
-- jaw-dropping-ly huge!
Like deez Nutz!! 🥜
JK. 🤣
NextLevel Journey lmao
geeze, ill bet man, german made cars are no joke
NextLevel Journey just so I have an idea, give me an example of “jaw dropping”
I've owned an 01 Legacy GT Limited 5MT for 13 years, love it. My first car was an 88 Mazda MX-6 LX 5MT, loved it too.
99 legacy wagon 5mt and 92mx6dx 5mt, (and 90probe, and formerly a 92 626, 89mx6gt, 99 626.... )
I've owned Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and Mazda cars over the years and when I was younger I considered Honda to be the top brand but over the years I have started to shift my preference towards Mazda, it's a brand that you really don't think about but once you drive one, you finally realize the quality and driver-friendly nature it has, they are simply the best in terms of driving ergonomics, very comfortable to drive yet exciting at the same time due to its sporty nature. The only nitpick I have is that Mazda does not have a luxury division, so the one I'm currently driving is likely my last Mazda because I'm ready to step it up to the luxury tier, but I think Mazda is a brand that any person should experience while young, it's simply a very satisfying ride for the price.
Have you seen the new Mazdas? The interiors in those are amazing and are basically luxuary cars for a fraction of the cost
I liked your comment I bought a 2020 Mazda 3 with manual transmision im 27 years old , im from Mexico
Alex Sosa nice job buying the manual transmission 😁😁
Thanks for mentioning the suv for both brands! I was interested in the Forester and CX-5. I went on test drive for both of them and loved the way CX-5 handles and interior is a beauty. Exterior isn’t screaming for attention but more of a beauty than forester!
my mazda is 10 years olld never broken
So is my Opel. German Qualität
10 years isn't a long time. My warranty isn't even over yet @ 9 years and 8 months old.
My Mazda 3 BK is 15 years old. The electronics start breaking down but the engine is still fine!
My Chevy K2500 is 30 years old! It's all in the maintenance quality.
My Tacoma is 13 .. months old 😂
Mazda transmissions are from Aisin (same as Toyota) not Jatco now...
I believe since Skyactiv came to the market, it is their own transmission and they build them at their transmission and engine factories.
Scotty is losing it lately. Age catches up...
True, I just checked who manufacturers the transmission on my 6 and it's Aisin
@@MAGZIVE what year is it?, I believe from 2013-2014 onward is mazda's own.
You're correct. Scotty blew it hard on this one. Mazda has been using Aisin since at least when the Skyactive models were introduced.
Hey Scotty !!! 96 subaru Outback 199 thousand miles, auto transmission live in Florida bought it brand new . No problems what so ever running strong and running great . just regular maint. and oil changes......
I had a Mazda protege 2002 which was the best car I have ever owned.
The more Scotty videos I see, the more I like and appreciate my lowly, uncomplicated Yaris.
Rev up your.....Echo!!! Wait your car is Yaris...sorry.
My rental car right now is a Yaris, and I got say for an entry level car I'm really impressed!
@@caiofz oh I don't know about that, I don't work with Yaris a lot actually. But looks like it is a true fact.
@@caiofz New ones are, not previous models.
I totally agree. I had both and the Mazda lasted twice as long as the Subaru and I'm not a very demanding driver. My Mazda 3 was probably the best 4 cylinder car I ever owned. Of course, I had the 5 speed manual version and not the automatic.
Great video Scotty
on my 6th mazda now, absolutely love these cars for their handling, quality and reliability
Okay, I am using Mazda with their great manual transmission.
Mazda best Japanese car Co by far! Ford best American car Co. Screw the rest.
@@Davido50 Mazda isn't even Japanese
@@KakashiKyle9 are you dumb?? Mazda is a japanese company😂
Does the manual transmission giving you any problem throughout usage? I really wanted to know cos I'm planning on getting one with it.
@@DankCool I've got a 21 year old Mazda with a standard. No problems in all the years.
I have been using Mazda6 2003 for last 10 years, it drives great
thank you, Scotty, buying 2013 Mazda CX-5 AWD, hope it's not as bad as expected
I like the energy man!
I drive a 99 Ranger/Mazda pickup. 4 cyl 5 speed. I love it. Super reliable,
Thomas Jefferson Indeed. I've been driving my 93 4 cyl 5 speed Ranger for 15 years. Hope to be driving it another 15.
That's Nissan engine.
@@rafaelrodriguezb no it's not lol. In 2001 Mazda designed the dohc 2.3 liter 4 cyl In the Ranger but before that all 3 motors were ford designed, the 5 speed man trans were mazdas
@@trevagraham1605 Correct. I think they called it the "lima" engine. It's been a wonderful motor and went through several modifications but essentially the same. The last one was the 2.5 which I have and other than replacing the timing belt every 75 to 100 thousand miles I've done almost nothing to it. I changed the spark plugs at 114 thousand and of course change oil on schedule but other than that it runs flawlessly. This is my second one and I love them. Mine has about 168,000 on it and runs perfect. My daughter ran one like it to 275,000 and never did anything major to it. Still ran perfect and she finally sold it.
Ha I had one too! My dad gave it to me. It was a beater, but the little thing would not die! It leaked oil, and had no heat, but the thing just kept going and going. Great gas mileage too. I miss the days of putting $20 of gas to last me all week! Now $20 will barely get me a quarter tank of gas in my new tundra Haha. I don't care though!
We have a 2016 AWD Mazda CX-5, we like it.
Give it some time, good luck
The CX-5 is Mazda's most popular vehicle.
2011 mazda 3 and I haven't had to do anything but change her filters and fluids. Pretty solid so far.
I have Subaru Impreza 98 model. It has over 300.000 km on it and still drives perfectly fine. Thats why i love older Subaru.