Here's Why Porsche is the Most Reliable Car

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  • Here's Why Porsche is the Most Reliable Car, DIY and car repair with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Porsche car review. The best cars to buy. Sports cars you should buy. Should I buy a Porsche? Are Porsche cars reliable? The truth about buying a Porsche. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  4 роки тому +33

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    • @jonathangarzon2798
      @jonathangarzon2798 4 роки тому

      @Scotty Kilmer
      How reliable were the old Shelby gt 500? The originall

    • @codyrhoades2883
      @codyrhoades2883 4 роки тому

      @ Scotty Kilmer
      What are your thoughts on a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta SE with 1.8L engine

    • @masternobody1896
      @masternobody1896 4 роки тому

      Speech less

    • @glennso47
      @glennso47 4 роки тому

      The Neon was made in Belvidere Illinois. I thought. When were they made in Mexico?

    • @CIA.Langley
      @CIA.Langley 4 роки тому

      Scotty I'm helpless, I own a VW jetta mk6 TDI 2.0 and the abs and brakes error has come on after getting the car washed (the cheap sprayed the engine bay). The thing is the brakes works just fine and the error goes away if I start the car up with the brakes pressed and keep em pressed. They reoccur as soon as i release the brakes. What could be the issue? The dealership wants to replace the ABS module but that doesn't seem right to my amateur eyes. Please help!

  • @Norm475
    @Norm475 4 роки тому +464

    My friend bought an old Mercedes it looked clean but within a year he stuck about $7,000 in it. He is a truck driver so he is on the road a lot so he rarely drove it. He put it up for sale just to recoup his cost of the car not the repairs. A college girl came with her dad and wanted it . He would not sell it to her explaining to her and her dad that it was an endless money pit. He eventually sold it to a guy that was a mechanic.

    • @sungleong
      @sungleong 4 роки тому +36

      Why would the mechanic buy the endless money pit?

    • @brotherumarj3370
      @brotherumarj3370 4 роки тому +170

      @@sungleong he can fix it with cheap parts and free labor.

    • @algrayson8965
      @algrayson8965 4 роки тому +61

      @@sungleong- He doesn't have to pay anyone for labor. He has lines on the best parts suppliers. And, being a professional mechanic in the business, suppliers will treat him right, repeat business, trade discounts.
      When he needs specialty work like line boring, same deal. Repeat business, guaranteed, trade discounts.
      When you, the do-it-yourselfer, need parts, you will spend hours hunting for the best prices for top quality parts. Then, as you are almost certainly a one-time customer, phooey on you. Treat you well enough that you won't bad-mouth them but you won't get trade discounts. Same for machine work.

    • @possumsam2189
      @possumsam2189 4 роки тому +13

      @@algrayson8965 Explains why the mechanic I go to drives a 2018 Volvo XC90

    • @kyle857
      @kyle857 4 роки тому +71

      That was good of him to show integrity when selling it.

  • @jaredthibodaux6796
    @jaredthibodaux6796 3 роки тому +142

    I lived in Germany years ago and seeing 20+ year old Porsches being used as daily drivers was a common sight. I have a hard time seeing them as an unreliable car, consumer reports has often given them top marks for reliability as well.

    • @Kauffman578
      @Kauffman578 2 роки тому +4

      In the usa, the manufacturers need to make them less reliable

    • @UnitedShredNation
      @UnitedShredNation 2 роки тому +4

      @@Kauffman578 I thought Porsches are 100% imported. Not Made in US?

    • @Kauffman578
      @Kauffman578 2 роки тому +2

      @@UnitedShredNation lets put it this way. Imported European cars made for the usa market are purposely manufactured to be less reliable with the exception of tata Jaguar/Range Rover cars. They are unreliable pos everywhere; they do no discriminate.

    • @paulds65
      @paulds65 2 роки тому +9

      @@Kauffman578 Complete nonsense, they are all made on the same assembly line (and yes, I have visited the factory myself).

    • @Kauffman578
      @Kauffman578 2 роки тому

      @@paulds65 good for you. I have visited many places and by that I understand the operations of those places thoroughly?

  • @chibbyylol
    @chibbyylol 4 роки тому +642

    Toyota's monthly check must have bounced again

    • @BODDA912
      @BODDA912 4 роки тому +11

      😂

    • @seanbrannigan8369
      @seanbrannigan8369 4 роки тому +8

      worst car i ever had

    • @itheus
      @itheus 3 роки тому +1

      Lol

    • @1991tommygun
      @1991tommygun 3 роки тому +17

      Sean Brannigan you must of had a lemon, nothing wrong with toyota

    • @calvin3448
      @calvin3448 3 роки тому +11

      Sean Brannigan
      The new Toyota’s suck because their tech is old but their trucks/4runners/ land cruisers are great since they last forever.

  • @Aintrevenge
    @Aintrevenge 4 роки тому +309

    Concerning the reliability of Porsche: here in Germany they're amongst the cars with the highest resale value. This is partly due to the fact that they have built a solid reputation for reliable sport cars. Repairs are expensive but very often predictable. Just don't buy a pile of junk like mentioned in the video for 12k - some people don't get it. They have to have an excellent maintenance history. Period.

    • @joelstatosky1817
      @joelstatosky1817 3 роки тому +17

      Repairs are always predicable because Porsche owners are extremely detailed with maintenance. You don't buy a Porsche with transmission issues and needs a rebuild, you buy the one that has had it already done. After that it will probably go for another 100,000 miles no problem. Especially the carrera 3.2 from the 80's. Those are bullet proof, I have yet to see one have extremely major issues that where not predictable.

    • @righteousone1
      @righteousone1 2 роки тому

      Porsche is straight overpriced trash.

    • @er98ah
      @er98ah 2 роки тому +4

      @@righteousone1 wrong. They have some of the best resale out of any car. If you buy a 7yr old Porsche and keep it for five years and you take care it, you should break even (normal car market)

    • @420BudNuggets
      @420BudNuggets 2 роки тому +1

      Resale is very high here too 😢😭

  • @joelbest8472
    @joelbest8472 4 роки тому +356

    I’m just checking in to make sure this is the real Scotty.
    It was.

    • @TheHerbdude
      @TheHerbdude 4 роки тому +3

      It might be a Pod People Scotty.

    • @jam3201
      @jam3201 4 роки тому +1

      Me too!🙄

    • @naturallyodd420
      @naturallyodd420 3 роки тому

      @Boris Pernichev they are fun to drive when fresh off the dealer, its maintaining it that is the EMP story when the years go by.

    • @dwaynesbadchemicals
      @dwaynesbadchemicals Рік тому

      Lol

  • @verleeman
    @verleeman 3 роки тому +70

    I have owned two Porsche 911...a 996 and now a 997.2. My 996 I bought for $20k, was incredibly reliable for 5 years, and sold it for $25k making it the cheapest car I ever owned. The 997.2 is proving to be extremely reliable as well, and will likely also go up in value when I sell it. Oh and it makes me smile every time I am behind the wheel. Most of my friends that buy used 911 and know how to maintain them have the exact same story. Best value in any cars (and have owned a few other brands along the way).

    • @paulds65
      @paulds65 2 роки тому +4

      Excellent cars, I drive a 2010 997.2 with 176k miles on it.

    • @TVCHLORD
      @TVCHLORD 2 роки тому +6

      scotty doesnt know anything about german cars, he says BMWs are more reliable then vw/audi/porsche/mercedes

    • @phillipdoucet7171
      @phillipdoucet7171 Рік тому +1

      What would you recommend for maintenance besides oil change and rotation? I’m new to this whole thing.

    • @soisaidtogod4248
      @soisaidtogod4248 Рік тому +1

      @@phillipdoucet7171 Look up the schedule, depends heavily on the year of the car.

    • @Abrothers100
      @Abrothers100 8 місяців тому

      Depends on years. 997 and 987 gen 1 and I guess 996 and 986, AOS (air oil separator). Also, all Those plastic pipes that get brittle with heat cycles need replacing. Oil cooler seals. Idle pulleys. Just off the top of my head if you go and pick one of those cars up and want it somewhat reliable. Watch out for rear control modules under the drivers seat of those boxsters, they can get wet and corrode causing gremlins. Oh, and shift cables for manuals. They let loose around 80k. Oh and alternator to transmission portion cable, bad crimps from the factory as well as check the frunk positive battery terminal on the firewall for corrosion. Those will cause slow cranking as a symptom and will end up killing the starter. I think I read that the clutch pedal can get really still if it’s time for a new clutch, hasn’t happened to me yet. Then there is all of the dchunk, bore scoring, and ims bearing hooplah. All worth it, love my 997 and 987 Boxster

  • @jasonnav9969
    @jasonnav9969 4 роки тому +404

    Porsche’s actually hold great resell value.

    • @dezmitchell5329
      @dezmitchell5329 3 роки тому +52

      You don’t know what you are talking about. They hold excellent resell value lol 😂

    • @alexmassey1539
      @alexmassey1539 3 роки тому +12

      Yeah old ones

    • @dezmitchell5329
      @dezmitchell5329 3 роки тому +27

      alex massey even the new ones

    • @BX2CT
      @BX2CT 3 роки тому +23

      Yup there resale value holds very well and happen to a reliable car they are expensive to fix if do have a major failure but not typical 2016 cayman and nothing but an oil change once a year!

    • @shawnliu4475
      @shawnliu4475 3 роки тому +8

      @@BX2CT well said.... If you are not a mechanic you are f***😂😂😂

  • @MrShadyfish
    @MrShadyfish 2 роки тому +22

    I've owned Hondas, Nissans, Fords, Audis, Lincoln, Mazda, Hyundai, VWs and Porsche. The Lincoln and Porsche had the most expensive repairs, but the parts were engineered better and needed less frequent repairs so overall they were the least expensive to own. Fords actually cost me the most...cheap parts, but more broke down because the engineering wasn't there. I would agree that Porsche trim, mainly interior parts, are not as well engineered, but the mechanicals and body are better than most brands if well maintained. The key is not skimping on maintenance. You are paying for performance with Porsche. Performance pushes many components to a point where they need more attention than the average car. Camrys last a long time because they are built pretty well, but they also tolerate neglect better. And most people neglect, not baby their cars.

  • @videomaniac108
    @videomaniac108 4 роки тому +39

    I bought a used 944S Porsche in 1993 with about 55,000 miles on it. It was in very good condition and I had a pre-purchase inspection done on it by a reputable independent Porsche shop, who verified that there were no issues with the car. Having a garage and tools, I did most of the maintenance and simple repairs myself and brought it to either of two good independent Porsche shops in my city, San Diego, for more involved stuff. I drove the car for about 10 more years and put on about 100,000 more miles on the car. The car was more expensive to operate than the Ford Pinto that I had before but was not terribly more expensive. I was very proactive in doing good preventive maintenance and replaced components that I knew there were issues with before they broke down. I did research on the car to find out what the problem areas were and I solicited best advice from the good mechanics I found at the two shops in San Diego, Black Forest and Dieter's.

    • @sumtingwong8768
      @sumtingwong8768 2 роки тому +1

      Im about to do this

    • @trefoil3000
      @trefoil3000 2 роки тому

      @@sumtingwong8768 I only drive mine when it’s not raining or snowing but other than that my NA 944 is a super fun daily, but keep in mind unless you buy a mint 944, you’re gonna be chasing issues pretty much constantly, but mine has been super reliable for commuting

    • @deezelfairy
      @deezelfairy 6 місяців тому

      This is exactly it with Porsches, it's all about maintenance.
      If you drive it to the wheels fall off like a lot of people do with their vehicles you'll be bitterly disappointed.

  • @mikemorris7776
    @mikemorris7776 3 роки тому +21

    I own 2 Porsche. 1 has 141000 miles the other has 89000 miles. Neither one has ever given me any trouble. Just like any vehicle if you take care of it it will take care of you. Porsche are very reliable

  • @georgekaplan6451
    @georgekaplan6451 4 роки тому +64

    It is said that a Rolls Royce does not break down it "fails to proceed"

    • @Hunter-pk7ym
      @Hunter-pk7ym 3 роки тому

      😂

    • @CoffeeOn
      @CoffeeOn 3 роки тому +2

      @@Hunter-pk7ym That profile picture though😂😂🤣🤣

    • @Hunter-pk7ym
      @Hunter-pk7ym 3 роки тому

      @@CoffeeOn 😂😂😂

  • @Kevin-im2ri
    @Kevin-im2ri 3 роки тому +24

    My Porsche was very reliable for all of my 7 years of ownership until a rich guy saw it and purchased it from me. I enjoyed every minute of ownership I did spend $2k to bulletproof the engine and replaced all plastic tubing with steal and tadaaaaa the car was super reliable!

    • @scourgeofbloodclan3986
      @scourgeofbloodclan3986 3 роки тому +1

      Where did you get the steel tubing from? Did you make it your self?

    • @gotentk4
      @gotentk4 2 роки тому

      Where did you find the rich car

  • @jean9132
    @jean9132 4 роки тому +87

    It's easier to break through the white house than to find a Scotty video without the words: endless money pit!

    • @Rollingace
      @Rollingace 4 роки тому +4

      I would sell my Toyota and buy Mercedes just to say hi to you

    • @jean9132
      @jean9132 4 роки тому +8

      @@Rollingace I wouldn't reply back! Nobody with a right mind would buy that endless money pit!

    • @siriusbizniss
      @siriusbizniss 4 роки тому +1

      Rachel Richmond 😅😅😅

    • @Rollingace
      @Rollingace 4 роки тому

      @@jean9132 my 400k miles perfectly reliable and awesome Highlander awaits you! 😂

    • @dreday77764
      @dreday77764 4 роки тому

      Rolling ace Someone’s thirsty...

  • @cgrscott
    @cgrscott 3 роки тому +10

    My brother in-law bought a 2005 Porsche Boxster new with a stick shift. He drove it to 60k with zero problems. He replaced the front brake pads and rotors himself as a DIY. He is still driving it and he is vary happy with it.

  • @mattfrmdachi
    @mattfrmdachi 4 роки тому +189

    Most reliable Porsche:
    *Toyota*

    • @shawnliu4475
      @shawnliu4475 3 роки тому +2

      hahaha😂

    • @mr.t7274
      @mr.t7274 3 роки тому +1

      i tobirama shall teach u edo tensei

  • @rigama4442
    @rigama4442 4 роки тому +11

    This is weird... But in Europe I saw on a poll that Porsche was in top 3 of reliability along Toyota and Lexus. It seems it had one of the lowest number of failures per vehicle rate here. Other expected companies were at the bottom such as Maserati, Tesla and Land Rover. That for relatively new vehicles, of course.

  • @joshbacon8241
    @joshbacon8241 4 роки тому +431

    Porsche leads the pack when it comes to reliability.
    As in you’re going to need a reliable mechanic if you decide to buy one.

    • @willb3018
      @willb3018 4 роки тому +72

      Well, I have owned a 99 Boxster since new. It was a daily driver until I retired. Never had an issue with it until 96,000 miles when the alternator went. Finally replaced clutch at 98,000. Still runs like a top. Car owes me nothing. Can't say the same about the Toyotas or the Acura I owned. Don't get me wrong. I think those were good cars too but had issues with them before they hit 50k.

    • @CIAUSCOLOMAN
      @CIAUSCOLOMAN 4 роки тому +7

      @@willb3018 amen....

    • @nickpappas4133
      @nickpappas4133 4 роки тому +26

      @@willb3018 JD power rates Porsche very high.But will be expensive to repair when work is needed.Porsche there is no substitute.It’s a mobile amusement park.

    • @jonathancarvajal4956
      @jonathancarvajal4956 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @willb3018
      @willb3018 4 роки тому +4

      @@nickpappas4133 I did forget to mention that it is a blast to drive.

  • @pepe8196
    @pepe8196 2 роки тому +20

    Best car decision I ever made was bringing a Porsche to an independent Porsche Specialist for a PPI . The shop said the car was well-maintained and I bought it. This is how you buy a Porsche. If a person/dealer won't let you bring the car to an indy shop then walk away.

    • @backend531
      @backend531 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you I will most definitely put my foot down

  • @muumuumu
    @muumuumu 4 роки тому +89

    Expensive cars are expensive to maintain? What a shocker

    • @rdmz135
      @rdmz135 4 роки тому +13

      The shocker for most people is that even if the car has depreciated and become affordable, the repair bills won't follow suit.

    • @muumuumu
      @muumuumu 4 роки тому +20

      @@rdmz135 true, poor people buy nice cars that once were expensive and cant afford to maintain them and sell them off beaten to death. Exactly how some cars get a bad rep for being "unreliable".

    • @emiliospowerballer1441
      @emiliospowerballer1441 3 роки тому +1

      @@muumuumu its their to drive them like this. regardless of how you drive a performance car, it was not made to last but to drive fast. its not about reliability. if you want a reliable car buy a small one because that is their purpose

    • @abinsaji4449
      @abinsaji4449 3 роки тому +4

      @@emiliospowerballer1441 exactly they promise you a fun and fast car they dont promise you a reliable one and you can change the plastics on bmws they have very reliable transmissions and engines they choose not to use metal parts even toyota used plastic parts uts just that they're parts are higher in quality and they actually dont produce as much heat as a porsha or a BMW

  • @johnathoncastro
    @johnathoncastro 4 роки тому +255

    "WHY I WAS WRONG ABOUT PORSCHE BEING THE MOST RELIABLE CAR"

    • @loktom4068
      @loktom4068 4 роки тому +7

      Porsche Power.

    • @SI0AX
      @SI0AX 4 роки тому +30

      It is the most reliable car manufacturer when you're comparing German manufacturers only.

    • @zoperxplex
      @zoperxplex 4 роки тому +5

      @@SI0AX Ha, ha! That doesn't say much.

    • @yes8032
      @yes8032 3 роки тому +3

      Porsche power

    • @Mustansirtaher6
      @Mustansirtaher6 3 роки тому +1

      @@SI0AX yeah it is

  • @-SumMofo-
    @-SumMofo- 3 роки тому +5

    Porsche traction is great, my friend got a 911 newer version and it was raining, he went around a highway bend at 80 mph and the rear end stuck out, luckily ESP and tractions control settings saved his live.

  • @leekallio471
    @leekallio471 7 місяців тому +2

    Scott, Porsche seems to be the ONLY car you can buy that owners will tell you they've had it at the track and your not afraid to buy it. They seem pretty darn reliable to me.

  • @sleepeatdrive7619
    @sleepeatdrive7619 4 роки тому +5

    I recently sold my 987.2 Porsche Boxster. It was an amazing and reliable machine. It was certified preowned and I never needed to use the warranty!

    • @vraelatao2264
      @vraelatao2264 3 роки тому

      No issue with the IMS when you owned yours ?

  • @richardpatton2502
    @richardpatton2502 4 роки тому +21

    My dad passed away a couple of years ago. He left me his 2001 E class Mercedes with half a million miles.
    Zero problems
    My mom bought one a year before.
    Almost half a million miles.
    One problem in 02/03. Nothing else since
    All the best to everyone

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 4 роки тому +2

      I've had 2 and MANY problems including strandings despite excellent maintenance by factory techs.

    • @Dragunov302
      @Dragunov302 4 роки тому +1

      Richard Patton diesel??

    • @richardpatton2502
      @richardpatton2502 4 роки тому +1

      Flat4Fan yes. Sorry I forgot to mention that

    • @qlus
      @qlus 4 роки тому +1

      @@Dragunov302 diesel mercs are very good cars but Scotty seems to forget they exist

    • @Realivangarcia
      @Realivangarcia 3 роки тому +2

      @@qlus They’re not too common in the United States that’s probably why.

  • @skeleguns10oooooo10
    @skeleguns10oooooo10 4 роки тому +15

    What I love about Porsche is it’s Flat 6 engine, it’s sounds great

    • @nickpappas4133
      @nickpappas4133 4 роки тому +3

      Nothing like the sound of a air cooled flat 6 on the pipe.

    • @gertvanpeet3120
      @gertvanpeet3120 4 роки тому

      Just buy a Continental of lycoming engine , from Piper, Cessna, etc. Planes have these!

  • @t-moneysac-town1164
    @t-moneysac-town1164 4 роки тому +4

    Scotty my 67 caprice with a 327 and had a turbo 400 i used to have, i bought it with a shift kit already installed. I loved it and i want to put one in my next car i get. What are your thoughts on shift kits

  • @danyeldelgado6443
    @danyeldelgado6443 4 роки тому +6

    I don’t think I’m the exception but I bought a 2006 E500 wagon in 2014 with 96k miles and it currently has 186k miles and I never spent a dime on it besides normal oil service and 1 air strut. Super value, great car. It’s horribly inaccurate to say they are unreliable or money pits. No regrets.

  • @kidthorazine
    @kidthorazine 4 роки тому +41

    I personally haven't really encountered many oustanding reliability issues with Porsche (though obviously they pale in comparison with Honda and Toyota) but yeah once something goes wrong the price to get it fixed is absurd.

    • @susanmaggiora4800
      @susanmaggiora4800 4 роки тому +10

      kidthorazine Yeah, that’s the big thing. Even routine maintenance can be very expensive. If you make a good living, it’s not really a problem. Where people run into difficulties is they get a ‘great deal’ on one & fail to take the $3-7,000 a year it’s gonna take to keep it running well, especially since many of those engines need to be dropped to work on.

    • @algrayson8965
      @algrayson8965 4 роки тому

      @@susanmaggiora4800- Yeah, like the entire front subframe with everything that is on it. Suspension, steering, etc., etc. in addition to the engine and transaxle.

  • @jcreed09
    @jcreed09 4 роки тому +7

    A friend of mine married a knock-out German girl- met her when he was stationed at Ramstein Air Base. Married for about 8 years, divorced no children, he's embittered because she turned out to be an EMP- Endless Money Pit

    • @AmongUs-mb4qx
      @AmongUs-mb4qx 4 роки тому +1

      EMP Strike has a whole new meaning now.

  • @hussh6233
    @hussh6233 4 роки тому

    Scotty, I have a 2014 Toyota Highlander (Kluger in Australia) and it's AWD. My understanding is that the car operates in 2WD mode and automatically activates AWD under extreme operating conditions. Is this correct?

  • @bp7770
    @bp7770 4 роки тому +5

    The maintenance costs are a scam . I agree. But porsche makes one of if not the best performance sportscar on the road. Dont be salty because you got light pockets

    • @ld4974
      @ld4974 4 роки тому

      If I had deep pockets, I would own a Porsche and a Range Rover. I could drive one while the other was in the shop. I would also have a Corolla handy just in case they were both in the shop at the same time.

    • @bp7770
      @bp7770 4 роки тому +1

      @@ld4974 guess you have to own one to know. Owned a boxster and a 911. No issues at all. Except for the maintenance costs. I would never buy a rover lol

    • @ld4974
      @ld4974 4 роки тому

      @@bp7770 GI probably wouldn't either. Just messing with you.

  • @Sweetblood777
    @Sweetblood777 4 роки тому +3

    Scotty, what are your thought on the ABS systems? I tend to think that having only one or two wheels stopping. isn't that effect as having more than two trying to stop a car. If I pull the fuse on this system, will it damage anything else?

    • @paulds65
      @paulds65 2 роки тому

      No, it will not damage anything but your changes of crashing in an emergency stop are way higher than with ABS active. Good luck!

  • @someotherguy43
    @someotherguy43 4 роки тому

    I have a 1995 lexus sc400, both trac light and abs light are on at the same no check engine light. Sensors?

  • @dougiedoug9990
    @dougiedoug9990 4 роки тому +16

    The way he laughs with the laughing memes Lol🤣😂😭

  • @MrDumbledick
    @MrDumbledick 4 роки тому

    Hey Scotty, I got a Mustang GT 2015. What are your recommended maintenance schedule and any preventative things I can do?

  • @rafaayali7513
    @rafaayali7513 4 роки тому

    I have 04 durango hemi should I change the transmission fluid? I think its never been changed

  • @w13rdguy
    @w13rdguy 4 роки тому +48

    Sees thumbnail: "He's finally lost it! "

  • @chrisarmstrong3727
    @chrisarmstrong3727 4 роки тому +9

    😂 Scotty that story about your son happened to me the exact same way a few months ago too! Except mine was with a military registered vehicle lol

  • @LiterallySomething
    @LiterallySomething 4 роки тому +2

    You are god sent to earth, Scotty. enjoy your Spring day out there!

  • @tonysaber8135
    @tonysaber8135 4 роки тому

    Can you replace only two of run flat tires with regular or you have to change all four tires

  • @dietcoke6804
    @dietcoke6804 4 роки тому +68

    Scotty: REV UP YOUR ENGINES!!!
    Also Scotty: Don't rev up your engines!

  • @groosbro1
    @groosbro1 4 роки тому +9

    My 2017 911 blew its water pump at 27K. Now it's in the shop because the clutch pedal makes a "sproing" sound and the left muffler assembly is being replaced because the active valve failed. Thank God for leases and warranty!
    Edit: The dealer called, the car is ready. New clutch pedal assembly, new muffler, and a $400 oil change... The almost $8K in other repairs is Porsche's problem...

    • @FepXBL
      @FepXBL 4 роки тому +9

      My 1987 911 is running strong with 732,569 miles, zero maintenance performed ever, no oil ever added, always full tank of gas and clean of dirt without washing. Truly amazing car. 10/10

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 4 роки тому +3

      Your problems are just beginning.

    • @Dragunov302
      @Dragunov302 4 роки тому +1

      FepXBL damn! I’m sure the engine had to be rebuilt?

    • @qlus
      @qlus 4 роки тому +2

      Your mistake is not owning an air cooled Porsche

    • @pilotwhale
      @pilotwhale 4 роки тому

      FepXBL yep. Great. Car

  • @clintortega8492
    @clintortega8492 4 роки тому

    Hey scotty help pleeeeez. 2002 honda acoord v6 coupe 215000. Changed timing belt, spark plugs, valve cover and intake manifold gaskets, and all other belts. Has a rumbly idle on first start of the day. And then sometimes if i start it after that throughout the day its smooth at first then drops in rpms too low feels like it wants to choke out. Any thoughts?

  • @jtland4842
    @jtland4842 4 роки тому

    I am thinking about buying a 2007-2009 lexus is250 or 350 for about 5000-6000. What are your thoughts? Do these really need premium fuel?

  • @josephmarsh8235
    @josephmarsh8235 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Scotty what's your thoughts on Porsche V8 engines? Do Porsche make good V8 engines, and better than boxer engines?

  • @Marco-yl8cm
    @Marco-yl8cm 3 роки тому +5

    @2:17 “what should I look out for my Toyota?”
    Scotty: “other drivers” 😂

  • @bisser6969
    @bisser6969 3 роки тому +2

    I drove my Porsche Cayen Turbo S for over 6 years and never had a day of a problem.

  • @Quraishy
    @Quraishy 3 роки тому +4

    Both of the cute cats are scared of the tiger in front 🤣
    I cannot get my eyes of the two cat guards.

  • @jayfourie6723
    @jayfourie6723 4 роки тому

    Scotty what is your opinion on a 2008 Mazda 2 1.3 for a city car? The car has 175000KM on it. What prevention can i do on the engine

  • @mischiefpwns
    @mischiefpwns 4 роки тому

    I own a 2004 Porsche Cayenne V6. Bought it used. It’s not that bad to fix, works well, super comfortable and the problems it had when I bought it weren’t hard to sort out. Only last thing to do is replace the semi working air suspension with coil overs. They work but it needs new sensors. Gonna worry about it in the fall not now. Only into this car for $5,000 after purchase and repairs and it’s solid @ 130k miles.

  • @robertanthony1249
    @robertanthony1249 4 роки тому +1

    Ive got a 2005 Dodge Neon SxT 2.0, and its ran like new since 05. Im the second owner. And done all the service on it. Biggest job ive done was R+R the water pump + timing belt + pulleys. Other than that just been basic service oil struts plugs ECT. My 1989 camry V6 with 173k miles is worse then the neon.

  • @1strx
    @1strx 4 роки тому

    I have a 2013 Hyundai Accent with Automatic transmission and I have 120,000 miles on it now and bought it at 111,000 miles my question is what should I look for going forward with that car also should I do an oil change at 120,000 miles? I have 120,700 actual miles.

  • @paulocosta4043
    @paulocosta4043 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this video 😂 heavy trucks greetings from Portugal 💪

  • @jasonpowell396
    @jasonpowell396 4 роки тому +1

    Scotty I had a dodge neon and I loved it it was my first car...only thing that happened was the ac broke twice and my work wards left oil drain plug off and all oil drained out had to have engine rebuilt...but I loved it it ran perfect and no noisy pieces plastic..lot of room and I could spend 10 dollars a week in the year 99 and 2000 for gas to and from work ..I got into a wreck and totaled it.. but I had good experienced...and I trust ur advice

    • @extremedrivr
      @extremedrivr Рік тому

      Speaking of Neon.
      I actually saw an SRT Neon the other day. Haven't seen one of those in a coons age.

  • @orlandoortiz6939
    @orlandoortiz6939 4 роки тому +6

    Please answer my question, should I change the transmission fluid on my 08 ford fusion with 125k miles! Thanks!

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  4 роки тому +13

      if it's never been changed no, if it's running fine now don't risk it, if it starts running bad you can take a chance but add some lucas transmission fix in as well

    • @orlandoortiz6939
      @orlandoortiz6939 4 роки тому +2

      Thanks Scotty!

    • @algrayson8965
      @algrayson8965 4 роки тому

      Fresh transmission fluid has fresh detergents in it. This tends to loosen stuff that has been stuck out of the way of moving surfaces. Not good. If the trans is overhauled, everything is sparkling clean when it's reassembled, so fresh fluid will keep it clean.
      Because torque converters cannot be drained (tqs haven't had drain plugs since the...1950’s) only part of the fluid can be drained at a time. On my Honda Odyssey I drain and refill every 15,000 miles.

    • @lupavo1738
      @lupavo1738 4 роки тому

      I would do it if its never been changed, it actually would be beneficial to do it at the dealer. I have 2012 Kia Sorento and the trans fluid got its first change at 150k miles. It is a risk, thats why its best to do it at the dealer because they would know what to do after.

    • @gabevillarreal96
      @gabevillarreal96 4 роки тому

      @@algrayson8965 So you drain and fill (approximately 4 quarts on my 15' Accord V6 Coupe automatic) every 15k? For me that would be every year and a half? Is that to keep as high a percentage of fresh fluid in the transmission as possible? And what about the transmission filter? Does that need to be changed?

  • @umbraviventem
    @umbraviventem 4 роки тому

    Hey Scotty I need some advice. I have a 2000 GMC yukon XL and a 06 Nissa. Murano. As far as I am aware the transmission fluid has never been changed in either, should I do it? The yukon is at 278k the murano at 198k.

  • @ajlove6969
    @ajlove6969 3 роки тому

    Hey Scotty I’m thinking about buying a Mercedes CLS 63 or A Porsche Panamera 2012 Which one should I get??

  • @brianlee5649
    @brianlee5649 4 роки тому +30

    If you're going to buy a Porsche
    Get a 911. I'd buy a 911 if I can.

    • @vladimirchervenkov6949
      @vladimirchervenkov6949 4 роки тому +3

      Brian Lee I want a 993 or a new 2020 992

    • @rumrnr78
      @rumrnr78 4 роки тому +2

      Got a 996 convertible that is a blast!

    • @arrowdog8852
      @arrowdog8852 4 роки тому +1

      @@vladimirchervenkov6949 - Yes, 993 series is the best iteration of the air-cooled 911. Very reliable. I'd suggest the normally aspirated Carrera S. Turbo is a lot of fun, but can be a challenge for the inexperienced (oversteer).

    • @vladimirchervenkov6949
      @vladimirchervenkov6949 4 роки тому

      Arrow Dog thank you for your insight. I really hope to own a Porsche 911 one day. They’re one of the best cars ever produced and everybody knows the name

    • @kashstudiosinc1330
      @kashstudiosinc1330 4 роки тому

      The old school boxsters ain't bad well mine isn't been very reliable for me

  • @tomster7574
    @tomster7574 4 роки тому

    someone posted that the dodge neon got rebadged as the bmw mini, is that true? they said its the same motor and trans.

  • @ianmurray3919
    @ianmurray3919 3 роки тому

    Working on a 8.1 vortec c4500 Chevy I just cut the wire to the oxygen sensor got a deep wall socket and rattled it off with the impact

  • @ntdrem1965
    @ntdrem1965 4 роки тому +3

    Love ya vids

  • @Back_To_Pray
    @Back_To_Pray 4 роки тому

    Scotty,
    how important is it to use an Euro Motor Oil in my European vehicle?
    The gentleman at my local shop wouldn’t do the job because they don’t have euro oil in stock and it’s going to be special ordered.💸
    Is it ok to use regular 5w30, or do I need euro 5w30?

  • @joetrippi8591
    @joetrippi8591 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Scotty today I worked on a 2011 Honda Civic SI with 349,742 miles on it. I thought that was insane

  • @Midg-td3ty
    @Midg-td3ty 4 роки тому +12

    Porsches are fast sportscars. They are full of overengineered technology. Ofcourse they are not reliable. Give me another car that beats a Porsche on track which is reliable. McLaren ? Lamborghini ? Ferrari ? For those you will have to shell out even more on repair bills.

    • @laserbeam3836
      @laserbeam3836 4 роки тому +1

      mustang is reliable .. fast .. sporty
      car .. i have 2013 mustang .. its
      good car

    • @aurimixas
      @aurimixas 4 роки тому +13

      @@laserbeam3836 mustang is crap and turtle compared to those cars lmao.

    • @laserbeam3836
      @laserbeam3836 4 роки тому +1

      @@aurimixas its faster then most
      porsch models .. i am not gonna
      race with it anyway .. and its cheap
      and reliable compared to the
      europian shity cars ..

    • @itchyonion3559
      @itchyonion3559 4 роки тому

      Corvette or even the Camaro

    • @davidhicks8138
      @davidhicks8138 3 роки тому

      @aurimixas...if old Enzo Ferrari was still around you could ask him about those Ford's. Porsche not even a challenge on the street to Shelby, Roush or Salleen prepped Mustang.

  • @subagon
    @subagon 4 роки тому

    Scotty, What's your opinion on an imported 25+ year old Japanese kei truck like the Suzuki Carry? Thinking about getting one for a toy.

  • @cyhuln58
    @cyhuln58 4 роки тому +3

    Wow I just saw a Porsche on the road (I was admiring it at the time) and UA-cam recommended me this vid :O

    • @gg5115
      @gg5115 4 роки тому +1

      They already knew that you saw it and were thinking about it.

  • @juanrojas4722
    @juanrojas4722 4 роки тому

    Thinking of buying a 05 chevy trailblazer Ltd with 150k miles ..had one a few years back and never gave me any problems ... what's ur opinion??? Ty !!!

  • @sheffield8184
    @sheffield8184 4 роки тому

    Scotty what do you think of the vw scirocco mk3 on looks only?

  • @keifcuadras9742
    @keifcuadras9742 4 роки тому

    I borrowed an o2 sensor tool to take it off and I used a breaker bar to break it loose. But it didnt break it loose. It broke the o2 sensor tool that I had borrowed...

  • @zainrashid7438
    @zainrashid7438 4 роки тому +7

    You wouldn't be caring about reliability if you are buying a Porsche

  • @HunterLMelton
    @HunterLMelton 4 роки тому

    But Scotty, what if I LS swap a Porsche and put a Chevy manual transmission in it? (T56)

  • @jinchen5161
    @jinchen5161 2 роки тому

    Is 2022-2023 boxster convertible Porsche reliable?

  • @malik9299
    @malik9299 3 роки тому

    Will you recommend to buy used bmw f10 m5 2013

  • @theall-seeingpie8887
    @theall-seeingpie8887 4 роки тому +1

    Don't even try to remove an o2 sensor without heating the pipe around it cherry red.
    You don't need a fancy o2 sensor wrench if you're replacing it, cut the wires right at the end of the old sensor and use a 6 point wrench or deep socket.

  • @duaneaubuchon9453
    @duaneaubuchon9453 4 роки тому +1

    Thank for telling us about the cars!!!

  • @jayhoward7448
    @jayhoward7448 4 роки тому +6

    Scotty's working hard out here, putting out great content.👍🏼👍🏼 I'm waiting on that killer app Scotty.😁😁

  • @alvivino
    @alvivino 4 роки тому

    Scotty how reliable is the 2005 toyota mark X

  • @kbus2112
    @kbus2112 4 роки тому +1

    You flew into Love Field in Dallas. Best state fair I've been to.

  • @remr15
    @remr15 4 роки тому

    Scotty , a pajero 3.2did slow to start , recently fully serviced, any ideas

  • @derekv275
    @derekv275 4 роки тому +9

    I love this Gem is a straight shooter right to the point

  • @ncrdisabled
    @ncrdisabled 4 роки тому

    can you plug low profile tires?

  • @sportfanatic5339
    @sportfanatic5339 4 роки тому +2

    One of my favorite sayings in regards to cars is, “ if you can’t afford it new, don’t buy it used.”

  • @noumantariq2659
    @noumantariq2659 4 роки тому

    Hey scotty, I have a 2006 Prius with HID lights. One of the lights turn off while driving. Sometimes its the right one and sometimes it is the left one. I asked a mechanic and he said that blasters might be bad. Plz help me.

    • @PauloHeaven
      @PauloHeaven 4 роки тому

      That's the ballasts, actually. I've had this problem on my car, you have to replace them. Headlights turning off then on when you play with the switch means either the bulbs or the ballasts are going out. If the mechanic says it is the ballasts, I think you need to remove the headlights to access the ballast and replace them. They are usually under $100 apiece.

    • @noumantariq2659
      @noumantariq2659 4 роки тому

      @@PauloHeaven thank you sir

  • @Kimdeansbean
    @Kimdeansbean 3 роки тому

    Currently looking at ‘08-‘10 Porsche Caymans, if any previous owners could give me some overall thoughts I’d greatly appreciate it. Just looking for something fun to drive on the weekends, thanks!

  • @rafalmatysiak77
    @rafalmatysiak77 4 роки тому +1

    Another great video.....Greetings from Poland

  • @krishernandez2943
    @krishernandez2943 4 роки тому +2

    Hey scotty, I really need your advice, I want a Infiniti g35 or g37 as my first car, is it reliable? or what else can you recommend that's a 4 door as well?

    • @brandon.m90
      @brandon.m90 4 роки тому +2

      made by nissan, nissan hasn’t been doing good nowadays and they lost like 75% of their sales last year. not the most reliable in my opinion

    • @krishernandez2943
      @krishernandez2943 4 роки тому +1

      @@brandon.m90 not the new one, a used one, year 2005-2011

    • @DiaperSNiFFER
      @DiaperSNiFFER 4 роки тому

      Kris get g37 has the 7 speed automatic transmission very reliable

    • @krishernandez2943
      @krishernandez2943 4 роки тому +1

      @@DiaperSNiFFER I've heard there really reliable, I'm just not sure which type of transmission since I'm new into the "car community" lol

    • @Djevan41598
      @Djevan41598 4 роки тому +2

      Kris those older infiniti and nissan vehicle from the 1990s are better than the newer ones

  • @KAShuACE_8807
    @KAShuACE_8807 4 роки тому

    What is the best frontier 4x4 year

  • @iamlukebc
    @iamlukebc 4 роки тому

    How do you feel about the 2020 Mercedes-Benz e450 coupe

  • @OHLE312
    @OHLE312 4 роки тому

    @scotty I'm going to get a new car thoughts on the 2021 lexus is300, tlx type s by acura .

  • @Jdalio5
    @Jdalio5 4 роки тому +45

    90% of all porsches (ever made) going all the way back to the 50's are still read worthy! 10% for ford. So that's not what I consider unreliable

    • @DriverGuy23
      @DriverGuy23 2 роки тому +4

      That’s not because they’re reliable. It’s because they have a following & people like to keep them going by spending lots of money on them.

  • @qrm8772
    @qrm8772 4 роки тому +8

    Wondered where you were going with that. Lol

  • @ssjvenom815
    @ssjvenom815 4 роки тому

    Is the acura tsx v6 reliable?

  • @99thDimension
    @99thDimension 4 роки тому +1

    Had a 911 beautiful car required a tune up every two weeks if you went pass the tune up it would spit and sputter by the end of the month. Tune up was cheap $70.00 timing and carbs adjusted.

  • @PeterKKraus
    @PeterKKraus 4 роки тому +1

    They're always in the top 5 in reliability surveys.

  • @unstablebobgable
    @unstablebobgable 4 роки тому +5

    I like to roll up the fat Woolford and get all schmoked up while watching the Scotty Kilmers videos.

  • @laurieannrodriguez4551
    @laurieannrodriguez4551 3 роки тому +1

    Speaking of the State Fair my father in law was the voice of Big Tex, Jim Lowe.

  • @bcgrittner
    @bcgrittner 4 роки тому +1

    Let’s not forget the Porsche intermediate shaft bearing fiasco of the early 2000’s. My fire department still has its 1954 Jeep CJ-3B. The power train is original except for the clutch. I used to take that Jeep where angels feared to tread. We replaced it with a 2010 pickup, which is way safer and more comfortable.

  • @andrewpipitone6379
    @andrewpipitone6379 4 роки тому

    what's your opinion on the Nissan Titan trucks versus buying an American Brand?
    (Ford,dodge, cehvy)

  • @MrWalker1000
    @MrWalker1000 4 роки тому

    is the AWD system of the subaru last a long time? it comes standard in the car so you cant decide.

    • @solorsix
      @solorsix 4 роки тому

      Subaru makes great cars imo. Their awd is impressive. In a nutshell, I have paid more than I certainly wanted to keep it going. But its been going a long time.
      The awd drive system was only a problem for me at 240k miles. Center diff munched. If I had to pay a mechanic labor to fix all the things done it would be knocking on money pits door.

    • @MrWalker1000
      @MrWalker1000 4 роки тому

      @@solorsix would you recommend a subaru over Honda or Toyota?

    • @solorsix
      @solorsix 4 роки тому

      @@MrWalker1000 It would be hard to recommend over either one of those. But they are fun, safe cars.