Here’s Why this Toyota is the Worst SUV to Buy
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- Toyota SUV review. Here’s Why this Toyota is the Worst SUV to Buy, DIY and SUV review with Scotty Kilmer. Toyota Highlander hybrid review. Bad SUVs that have only gotten worse over time. Worst SUVs to buy. Worst SUVs to own. SUVs you should stay away from. Unreliable SUVs you should avoid. Why you shouldn't buy a hybrid SUV. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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Scotty, I care about you too. Thanks for all the advice over all these years. My car is still alive. You're THE man!
Your talking trash about toyota ...
Scoty got paid by honda or ford
How long rav 2015 to 2020 toyota last?
I remember when the first Highlander Hybrid came out... I looked at the specs online... I looked at the MPG rating, then I looked at the price.... Then I looked at the regular Highlander MPG... Then I looked at its price.... Then it came to me. The same person that thought this was a good idea must be the same person that thought sitting on a cactus was a good idea.
Same exact thought I had when that GM pickup and SUV, what the hell is it, the Yukon or the Denali or Sierra, one of those tanks was made into a hybrid form, don't know if they still make them. Using some quick math in my head, I figured that that extra 1 or 2 MPG you save can buy you 5 free medium lattes from Starbucks every year.
@@justacinnamonbun8658 dont buy hybrid buy normal ones that last longer
There is nothing like the stress you feel when Scotty makes a video and your car is in the thumbnail
I have a 2013 model in this exact colour :DD
It's a perfectly fine automobile
Lol!!!!!
Yup but mine is a gasoline
@@OROMl I have just bought a 2008 Highlander Hybrid Limited. 129k miles and now I’m the second owner. Already fell in love with the car. Pay an extra 70 bucks a month for 50k mile warranty. Anything goes wrong in that time I pay a 250 deductible and Toyota dealership will fix it. I think I got myself a good one. I heard a bunch of good reviews and basically looked till I found one that caught my attention. Went to test it out and other than one or two scruff marks on the rear bumper it’s basically perfect. Timing belt and water pump were done at 92k miles so I shouldn’t have to worry about that for awhile. I’m wondering what other things to look for to keep the car running as long as I can.
Scotty: “If you don’t buy a Toyota you’re stupid!”
Me: I’m looking at a Toyota hybrid what do you think?
Scotty: “You’re stupid!”
Me: 🥺
You’re not the only one my friend 😭
J Smith if I’d seen this, I wouldn’t have bothered with mine. You can’t argue with success: Guess it was a view tool🙄
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Yes, he can be confusing! But eventually you will figure it out!
I mean scotty said you can buy it, but just expect to pay a bit more on repairs.
Scotty's neighbors; "He's outside filming again, let's make as much noise as we can"
Sometimes the birds do their part too
And the squirrels
justsomeguytoyou “call an ambulance Dave I think he’s crazy!”
The guy making the noise owns a fiat chrysler product....
justsomeguytoyou Angry car companies are paying his neighbors to make all of that noise.
Scotty: Complaining that the Highlander differential is whining after "only" 150,000 miles
BMW owner: Bloody show-off !
He’s awindmill
The diff for a BMW is about 800 installed. I'll be happy to pay that over 2500 in the Toyota.
you got a highlander, what year, is it any good? looking to by one
For a Toyota, 150k IS “only 150k” lol given that their lifespan is usually in the neighborhood of 500k.
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My 07 Highlander Hybrid 4wd has been in 3 accidents plus somehow survived Houston flood water and still going strong! Never a check enginge light 250k miles..
And I got it because in his past videos he said get a highlander there amazing cars but in that video he should have us a heads up about the hybrid 🤦🏻♂️
@@1KJ.O-101 just dont buy hybrids. if you want hybrids like SUV design buy a RAV 4 hybrid.
I’m of the mindset to buy whatever car you want and just don’t keep cars to above 60K miles where all the repairs start to begin…or past the warranty period. Let someone else take it from there on the used market.
Safety feature are ever improving and can’t imagine driving a 15 yr old car that doesn’t have all the latest safety bells and whistles.
I'm about to get one for my wife same vehicle was it underwater
I've had 2 Highlander Hybrids (2008 & 2012) and I now own a 2017 Highlander XLE non Hybrid. All have been great SUVs, just change oil and tires and they all go forever! Love these cars, perfect family cars!
Between the 2015 xle or the Hybrid how’s your car so far?
Seems like Toyota missed his payment for December 😁
Hehehe Is that why he is so hard on Toyota?
Looks like Scotty hot layoff from Toy.
101% sometimes his opinions are not accepted !!!
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Scotty is a great honest mechanic.
After 50 years experience, I'd rather listen to his opinion than a young guy who's only gone to mechanics school and has a certificate!
This guy is the Bruce Lee of Car Mechanics, he really kicks the car companies butts
yes!!
He clearly cannot be Chuck Norris...he drives a Dodge Ram
Doctor Smith Scotty will just grab them by the horns lol
@@98triffid you the 🐐 lol
Sounds like Larusso has competition
My brother works for a hydro company and says the grid could not support the power load needed if everybody bought a all electric car or suv. Yet many governments around the world are pushing electric vehicles more than ever. Utter insanity.
I have an 06 Highlander hybrid with 400,000km (250kmiles) with original battery and motor. Still running mint. Guess i got lucky.
Anuj Taxali I got 06 Highlander hybrid with 150k miles, I bought used with 136k miles in March 2018. Runs like new, I changed the front brake pads only. I totally love it, bulletproof.
I almost bought one instead i opted for a regular 2009 V-6 Highlander and i did not regretted my choice...
As an owner of a 2013 RAV4 and a 2016 Highlander (both gas) I can tell you that Scotty is a man of Truth. Listen to him and avoid costly mistakes.
What about that new rav4 prime tho? 🤔
@@DUNGSTA I have not looked at the new ones. With 12K miles on my 2013 RAV4, I have a long way to go before I am looking for a new one. I am very pleased with the 6 speed automatics in my 2013 RAV4 and my 2016 Highlander (with 3K miles). In my opinion, look around for a low miler with the 6 speed. Just saying....
Nissan especially
1000 miles a year you’ll have that one for a thousand years!
Congratulations Scotty on 3 million subs! Who knew you’d reach this level?
thanks and yes it's odd that a channel can still grow large by telling the truth to people these days
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@@scottykilmer Scotty talk about how long toyota car last 10 years or 20 years right now?
We all knew Scotty would reach 3 million. He's that great! Next stop, 5 million!!!
MASTER FAZE SAITAMA: I have 22 year old Chevy pickup with original engine/trans/transfer case/diff. and we'll over 350,000 miles, what not a video on that?
Because coddling import owners gets more views lol
I did this exact analysis back in 2005 when hybrid SUVs were first starting to come out. The dealers refused to deal on hybrids and even with the tax deduction and not counting the battery replacement costs, the hybrid still wasn't worth it. Bought a regular Toyota Highlander in 2005 and still have it in 2020. By far the best car I've ever owned.
The price of petrol now is really starting to make hybrids look a more appealing option
@@stevros48 so as the cost of fuel for power plants rises, so does the cost of electricity.
Even converting back to coal for some of the oil fired plants will not stop the daily cost of charging batteries from increasing.
By the way, I have installed antipollution equipment on plants we converted back to coal, and the effectiveness of that equipment is amazing.
Anyhow we all will see electricity costs become much more expensive.
Also, the public is becoming more aware of the truth of environmental toxicity of EV manufacturing and disposal and will demand some responsible answers to protect our environment.
@@patrickbennett2737 I think when they can get a good range and work efficiently and charge themselves up going at 100km per hour or whatever the speed limit is and they have a really reliable bulletproof battery then people will want them for sure , the savings are certainly good in inner city driving but on open road its still a mixed bag.
so hybrids arent worth buying when damn near every part costs as much as a headgasket job or engine rebuild
If it breaks
pretty much
I have driven my prius for 300 000km with just basic maintenance. Parts are cheap
@@AB-wq2vy until the hybrid battery fails and you have to fork over the dough like $2000 or more for OEM battery. Yeah they sell 3rd party rebuilt batteries for half the price, but they don't last 1 year before they fail.
@@AB-wq2vy Prius is also a cheaper vehicle , and they sold alot more. So assuming basic economy of scale , parts will be cheaper as well... however i bet even at 180k miles the batteries arent holding charge as well meaning the gas engine is running longer than normal and MPG is starting to drop. Thats my experience with 200k mile prius.. But Prius batteryies are not hard to change and i believe you can buy the cells and test the cells yourself now days. making maintenance even cheaper. Prius is also on Fwd not Awd so less moving parts to break.
got a 2015 honda accord hybrid touring, the top of the line. salvaged, with around 4000 actual miles, front end collision, no frame damage. spent close to $15k to finish the car, including the car price from auction. the new car was 37800, found the paperwork. my wife drove it until had around 22k miles, the we sold it for $16800! zero issues with this car. i have had only salvaged ones, but we fixed these very good, no issues... the labor costs makes the difference, that's why these cars are totaled so easy....
Scotty I went to the junkyard yesterday and guess what- half the lot was taken up by GM cars!!!!
that's odd, why would there be other car brands at the GM dealership
@@scottykilmer 😆😆😆
@@scottykilmer 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
There are a few of those mixed GM dealerships near me too!
Scotty Kilmer interesting!!!
I'm mesmerized by Scottys hand language . He has the most expressive hand movements of anyone I have ever known .
If I were hearing impaired I could probably make out what he's saying, just by the hand gestures.
Car makers are now just making cars to last through a 3 year lease. They don’t care what happens to it after that. The customer just gets a new one and lease payments.
Is that even a sustainable business model? Who is going to buy those used garbage or luxury cars if they’re not going to last anymore?
@@Jowurel People who think they are getting a good deal paying 10K for a BMW that was 60K 3 years before.
So true, absolutely everything is disposable now.
unfair sanic not true because then the dealers would get killed on the residual values of the cars they’re leasing
dont wanna be the douche but never pay more than you have too. not just autos, on anything. more people leasing and ppl buying USED merc, bmw. more and more. But as long as you know YOUR nit the sucka then you more than fine LOL
I bought a brand new Toyota Camry hybrid and now have over 220,000 miles.
I’m still on my first set of brake pads so I’ve saved a ton in gas AND brakes. I don’t have to worry about a differential, but I’m thinking the Hylander Hybrid isn’t a negative thing either.
1:37 It's a big AssUV
Lol. Beat me to it!
I was almost expecting him to say this! I say this all the time lol
I heard that too. Gave me a chuckle.
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Haha
20 years old sounds like you got your money Worth to me
Tragic504 How close is that to Scotty's definition of a vehicle "lasting forever"?
10 years old, but I agree
As long as you didn’t need any of those costly repairs that Scotty points out.
I have a 07 Nissan verza with 180+ miles... original trans.. original motor.. nothing but regular maintenance and still running pretty good
Owning a hybrid car is pointless if you do alot of highway driving. Only if you do alot of city driving is where you’ll see a benefit to a hybrid car where you do alot of regenerative braking.
Thank you ,thank you ,thank you ! I was ready to sign on the dotted line on a 2020 Highlander Ltd Hybrid , what was I thinking !!! You made complete and total sense re the SUV Hybrids . .......settled on a conventional Highlander Ltd and saved up front and I'm sure in the long run also ! Thanks Scotty!! Avid watcher from Ontario Canada .
Spot on Scotty! These synergy drive systems are very well made and last many years BUT when they need to be worked on the expense is prohibitive. Same for the battery pack.
Scott almost gave me a heart attact having my toyota 2018 in the thumbnail 🤣..now am just happy I didn't get a hybrid
Regular v6 highlander is one of the best vehicles today,; reliable and built with classic Toyota quality. No hybrid or electric junk! Rev up your hughlander!
emilios man parents still have a 05, no major problems whatsoever
@@fns3159 I got an 07 , love it to death.
I built Highlanders from 2012 to 2017. We started building hybrids in the US in 2015. Like scottie said, dont get the hybrids, far too expensive to repair down the road.
Might be true, but to be honest I don't think Toyota has made a nice vehicle since 2009.
engine v6 sludge issue!!
look it up, it's a well known problem.😲
I’m going to the doctor tomorrow to get my hearing checked. I could’ve sworn I heard Scotty say “money pit” while talking about a Toyota. 😳
two turntables toyota hybrid not the regular gas versions.
Toyota should start making the 94 Toyota Celica again.😂😂
Patrick London probably could get Toyota badged miata ..😂
I see your cat made a nice appearance today.
Good eye. Thanks for sharing
Dan Schwartz Do you pay the cat union scale for his appearance?
Ha, the cat is well covered and quite adept at sleeping, stretching and cleaning itself.
Man, $6,800 could get you a decent project car and a crate engine.
Lol I drive Audi A8 Quattro 4.2 diesel engine with air suspension and aluminium body for 7000$
2008 it's amazing car.
@@dantebg100 what do you mean lol? You need attention?
@rue de bac That too, if that's what you want.
My 1967 VW Beetle project car was only $3300 total
@@GhostOfAMachine Always wanted one of those.
New Toyota's come with 10 years 150k miles battery warranty, 8 years 100k miles hybrid system warranty, 08 highlander with 275k miles, needs battery got quoted 3k installed at the dealership :), for another 275k.miles? Worth it..
Real world MPG is much different than advertised. My 2018 Highlander XLE AWD averages 18ish in city and 23ish on the highway.
My 18 Subaru Crosstrek in the winter I seen 17 mpg in 10 minute drives. On the highway, I've seen 33. Manufacture numbers 27 to 33. Not in cold months the mileage is horrible on short trips (driving to work.)
2019 with the 3.5 V-6: 18/23, identical to your mileage results.
I have the 2019 Toyota Highlander. Saw the picture in the thumbnail and I was sweating 😅 good thing I didn’t get the hybrid
I'm looking for one but not the hybrid..you like it?
I had a 2019 Highlander and did not like it. I got rid of it and got a 4Runner instead. Love the 4 Runner.
Good morning Scotty! Just want to say my 2001 Corolla is the best car I've ever owned!
morning!
Brian Child cute chibi bowsette u have there
Brian Child in my case a Hyundai Accent 2009 sedan 1.4L with 158,449 miles (std tranny) 🤘🏼
VVTI or nah?
Ian Above VVT-i at best 🙌🏼
2015 Highlander V6 Limited here. Easily the best vehicle of 20 I've ever had. People who don't want to buy Highlanders are great! Leaves some available good ones for us smart people. Thanks dumb dumbs!
I would never get a hybrid either, whether if it is a sedan or a crossover. Instead, I would get a 2006 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4 large SUV with the 5.4 L Triton V8 engine, which produces 300 horsepower and the regular four-speed automatic transmission. I have checked out the all-new, 2020 Lincoln Corsair crossover with the 2 L four-cylinder turbocharged engine, which produces 250 horsepower and the eight-speed automatic transmission, replacing the uglier MKC. It is fuel-efficient, it has standard AWD and it is powerful enough to accelerate. There is no need to go for the 2.3 L four-cylinder turbo BTW.
There was a big jump up in mileage for the 2020 Highlander Hybrid. Basically 35mpg combined, which is what I'm getting in my 2014.5 Camry hybrid.
Ur Indian fan here 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
I have learned a great deal from you than from the Engineering college I wasted my four years.😂🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
I'm from India too
Lol... as Indonesian engineering student I feel the same way.
5:55 “now technology can be perfectly fine”. Shows a picture of a terminator. 😂 I almost died 🤣 💀
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The 2020 Highlander hybrid trades power for fuel mileage. Total power was dropped from 306 to like 243, but now they get mid 30s as far as mpg. The old hybrids never seemed worth it as you only gained a few mpg. Better now, but I'd personally still stick with that tried and true V6.
I don’t think Scotty is right on this one. This 2nd generation Highlander Hybrid is well known for its reliability. I had this same car twice. First time 2012-2014 drove it up to 180k miles without any issue before shipping it overseas(I drive a lot). The 2nd one I still have now has 265k miles and still runs really good. Any car will break down at some point but the Highlander Hybrid is a very solid, reliable car because the gasoline engine doesn’t have a lot of load and last a lot longer.
By the way the one I shipped overseas is still running good eventhough in tougher conditions.
When I bought my 06 Highlander I considered the Hybrid. Could not justify the added $7K cost for maybe 2-3 mpg improvement overall. I also expected mechanical complexity increase and reliability decrease form the system. My non-hybrid Highlander has 260K miles with no major repairs.
How many miles did it have on it when you purchased it
In 2010 I was driving a 2001 gen. 1 Prius, and the battery pack went, which was quite surprising. I got lucky. I found a used battery pack on Ebay. The local Toyota dealer installed it, and the total came to $1400. I then found a guy on the Internet who was buying bad battery packs to rebuild, and he paid $200. for mine. Got four more years and another 100,000 miles out of the car (battery pack was fine when I sold it). I do agree though. Don't bother with a hybrid unless you're driving a ridiculous number of miles.
Scotty, i love your OREO cat sitting on the sofa. He seems to be pretty well not interested in anything you have to say.
My son just bought one of these from his uncle. He loves it. Quiet, reliable, big, economical. Hope the batteries and power supply lasts another 100k.
Trade it for a normal Toyota Highlander before it's too late
@@wooferjr169 I agree. Older the battery gets the harder it's going to be to get rid of. Eventually it will just be deadweight for the gasoline engine.
At 7:36 the third cat pillow starts moving...
I find that cat genuinely disturbing
Bernhard Kuhn .
I thought that cat was another cushion.....
I got myself a 2007 Honda Civic with the 6 speed manual gearbox and the 1.4 liter engine since I do a lot of driving in the city. And despite the engine only being a 1,4 it's suprisingly quick and zippy. It does not have a whole lot of horsepower but what it has it gives with enthusiasm. It allso looks great on both the outside and inside. With the blue halo around the rev counter and the arrow-shaped doorhandles.
I just had the idea to buy one used hybrid highlander, but seems I'm back to start point...
Id say buy a low mileage older model higlander, im looking at a 2007 higlander with 116,000 miles for 4,700
I had my eyes on a lexus ct 200h with 40k miles gladly it sold before i bought it now i have a mazda 3 hatch
If you want a hybrid for the gas mileage, I'd consider the 4-cylinder 2007-2013 Highlander model. Mine gets around 27 MPG. If you don't need to tow things or constantly fill it with adults, its a good option.
Nellie Rutten The people in the Titanic did not believe it could sink until the ship was hundreds of meters underwater. It would be helpful for people to have a little humility. Science has gotten pretty advanced. Weather cannot be predicted but climate can be. The complexity of atmospheric gases will cause issues for traditional humans.
Buy a regular highlander and be happy
I’ll stay with my 3.3 v6 highlander then. Scared me for a second. I thought you meant the highlander altogether!!!!
@Mr. Céspedes It scares you to hear your vehicle coming out of his mouth. You got a clean bill of vehicle health from Scotty. I’m waiting for my car to show up in a positive light.
The 3. 3lL eh? Guessing it's a 2006? Before my highlander i had the 2004 solara with 3. 3L.
@@nicholaslu4069 yeah 2006. Still running strong and trans shifting smoothly!! Hoping to get another 5 years or more trouble free.
@@mr.c493 Nice stuff. I gave my 2012 Highlander to my dad and got myself an Avalon hybrid earlier this year for better gas mileage due to increased city driving. Love the new car but the Highlander is still a beauty that I borrow from my father from time to time on short road trips.
Scotty, You did an especially excellent job with this video. I don't know much about Highlander's other than they're one of the longest lasting cars you can buy. Your point about the hybrid version not attaining much difference in fuel mileage and only adding about 36 HP is a deal breaker for sure. When you're already working with 270 HP an additional 36 HP isn't needed, nor is the slight bump up in MPG's, or the additional weight and complexity. Your are so right that the hybrid version isn't worth the extra cost. That can be a real money saver for people. You're great!!! I was surprised to hear that there are some hybrid batteries that will last twenty years. I had no idea. I'm presuming these would have been made by or installed factory fresh at the Toyota plant. We bought a brand new Prius C in 2013. We wanted to get ten years out of it. This fall we'll be at year seven and because we've never had one problem with this car we have confidence of reaching the ten year point. Due to it's age now beginning this winter we are using our garage heat set at 60-65F. We feel this will ease things for the battery thus extending its life. But if we could get twenty years out of it that would be a wonderful marvel for sure. Scotty, thank you for the difference you make in the world.
I moved to France from Virginia (wife French) bought a 2004 Mercedes Vaneo from a family friend mechanic, as the family buys all their cars from this guy. Has only 90K miles on it, Gas engine. He is putting a converter in so it will also run on Ethanol . We got the whole car, with the car history and maintenance documented for 4,500eu (about $4800). Good deal or bad? Car looks great no rust. Converter a bad idea? Mechanic gets flown to Dubai often to work on high end sports cars for wealthy oil money folks so I suppose he knows what he's doing. Love the videos and thanks for all you do! Come vacation here with us any time.
The 2021 Highlander Hybrid has about 240 HP from a 4-cylinder, and gets 35 MPG combined
And its only $1800 more for Hybrid option
This guy is all over the place with what vehicles to buy or stay away from. I've seen other videos' top 5 SUV's for example and he is raving about the Toyota Pathfinder. It could possibly be the year of the model.
Almost bought one of those. Glad I didn't. $5600 buys a ton of fuel.
You know that they just redid the hybrid engine right? I had a 2018 and it got average 32 MPG in my Highlander Hybrid. They also now offer a 10 year warranty on the battery when you buy a brand new highlander.
Scotty 2020: Just try to buy a brand new 94 Toyota celica hybrid 4×4 with 0 miles.
Next video: Here's Why the 94 Celica "AirBorne" Edition is the Best car to Buy.
Thank you Scotty, for your videos and Q&A. I was looking at a 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with 94,000 miles, but after this video I am going to pass. Is there a way I can tip you a dollar for excellent advise?
Summary: Do not buy a hybrid SUV. Listen to Scotty!
Scotty your thumbnail has the 2016-2018 Highlander and it's my favourite car, you had me shocked at first
Scotty the New Highlanders are getting 36/35 miles to the gallon. That's a huge improvement verses the 2010 model. Don't you think that perhaps technology may have caught up and Toyota are building a better Highlander hybrid? I have read reports that say that there are a high percentage still in service with 200,000 miles, more than any other hybrid vehicle.....
Hey Scotty! Your videos are SO helpful. Your experience has made you so knowledgeable. Where do I send questions???
a bad rear end in a Toyota at 150k is just bad luck...it had nothing to do with hybrid or not...c'mon Scotty, dont pee on my leg and tell me its raining
typical mechanic, he hates anything that might interfere with his core business. Hybrids and plug-ins as well as EVs are superior to regular vehicles. It's like saying your old typewriter is better than a computer cause if the power goes out your computer stops working.
8:35 I spat out my coffee!😂🔥
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Oh my god, i just realized what was going on in that pic lolol
Ahhh that's funny for sure.
I know guy who owns a hybrid and regrets he didnt get the normal combustion engine version. He told me several years ago that hybrids are an expensive pain in the rear end once the mileage goes up and things need to be repaired.
Hybrid vehicles seemed like a good idea, but long term they get really, really expensive.
According to what Scotty says. But I have been with Ford since 2004 and I have never ever seen a Ford hybrid battery failure. When I was helping out at our Honda store, they had battery failures every single day.
@@rays7437 that is because Ford system is very similar to Toyota system and the algorithm is to preserve the battery. Honda, because it is mild hybrid, the battery is constantly under charge and recharge. So, the cycle goes fast.
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Makes sense. At the time I was helping out at our Honda store, there was a lawsuit about new software making the fuel economy drop. If I remember correctly.
I dunno i have seen Prius's pre-i? Whatever.. I've seen them with 600k miles, not on original battery packs.. but still that's pretty amazing.
@@rays7437 I find that fascinating. I'm guessing that Ford's battery source builds better batteries.
Got a 2018 Toyota highlander limited and it runs like a swiss watch only thing ever changed are tires brake pads and wiper blades bought it brand new and now done 73000 miles
congratulations on the 3 million subscribers Scotty👍
So Scotty, would you buy a non-Hybrid, 4 CYL. 2.7 LITER 2017-present HIGHLANDER then? I drove one from California to Michigan over Christmas and really loved how it handled, and got 26 MPG. Please tell me you would because I would like to buy a used one.
Side note: Toyota will no longer make the Tacoma in the US. They’re moving it to Mexico. Soon you will have to take the Toyota reliability with a grain of salt
They've already been going downhill ever since last year anyways
Dang Mexicans LMFAO
And Mexico is moving to the US lol
I feel like some orange guy promised this wouldnt happen
@@southerncharity7928 they make them work for a living there
Only $2500 bucks for rear dif! My daughter was quoted $4000 to replace one on a 2011 AWD Sienna. She ended up paying $2200 for a used one with one year warranty plus labor.
As always with what I have found with your videos, very informative! You are consistent with your objective analyses! BTW, your advice was a big factor in my recent auto purchase: a 2020 Toyota 4Runner. I am loving it so far and hopefully won't have the issues I have had with its U.S. counterparts! I just had to finally comment on your assistance to us all....and during your bonus questions, that cat in the background took the cake! Keep on keeping on Scotty!
You make a compelling case. Probably need to set aside $10k more than a gas Highlander to get to 300k miles. Still, they are a very nice used vehicle.
Scotty, thanks for including Miss Kitty in the background!
Hi I'm looking at the 2021 Highlander. What do you think of the non-hybrid model, Scotty?
This dude reminds me of Joe Pesci's character, Leo Getz, in Lethal Weapon. Accent, talking with his hands and all.
Scotty said 550,000 Miles on a normal Highlander non-hybrid that is iconic for Toyota to have a non-hybrid Toyota Highlander crazy needs to go down in Toyota's Hall of Fame
Scotty: "Meeeh!"
*A goat photo pops up*. I laughed
My cousin's FWD Highlander has been bulletproof since 2006
Does that mean it's finally breaking down like every other vehicle?
@@njsongwriter No
I only expect 5 years out of any vehicle, so Range Rovers work perfectly for me haha
shinkueagle wow what a great joke. This may surprise you since it’s incredibly obvious you’ve never owned a Land Rover product but they do last 4-5 years with little maintenance. Same with BMWs, I only keep mine for 4-5 years and because of that, I have very minimal issues.
Range rovers doesnt last 5 years...
Joey Lin you’ve clearly never owned one of them.
@@mattX5 I own 2 L322's, 2 E90's an N54 6MT and a 325i and a E46 S54 swapped sedan, all work has been done by me, so yeah I know a thing or two about them 🤣
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And the depreciation is how much...?
Now that my 2008 Highlander Limited is 12 years old and at 125, 000 miles, I'm so glad I passed on getting the AWD or Hybrid Synergy Drive options. Looking for another decade of reliable transportation.
You should definitely be able to get that if your only at 125,000 miles
7:00
Continuously NOT constantly.
Used to be Constantly, but last video you said Continually, but now it's back to Constantly
We had this vehicle. In town was 16-17 mpg. Had a bit of trouble with some water getting in through the front vent. It shorted out the side view mirror defrosters. Cost to repair: $ 5000 > traded it in; no more hybrids for us: Thank you.
Scotty's love/hate relationship with Toyota is epic
I have a 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid with 315600 miles and still going strong!! When it dies I will sell it for salvage with no regrets. Got my money's worth.
“Endless money pit waiting for you to fall into it” 🤣
BMW owner : “you guys don’t know anything about a money a pit”
Buy a Highlander hybrid to save $4,000 in gas, end up spending an extra $12,000 in parts and labor costs, for a net overall LOSS of $8,000 over a regular non-hybrid Highlander SUV. Oh yeah, really smart thinking there Einstein!
I am happy I got a V6 non-hybrid 2019 Highlander recently 😁
Just bought a 2010 Highlander a few days ago. Got a little scared for a second. But it's not a hybrid. Phew. Thank God.
This is why I’m just gonna keep my old v8 Merc until it get electrical dementia !
I have a 2013 highlander hybrid. Bought it new. No problems at all and I get 28/30 combined. Plus it's made in Japan!.ill let you know in 13 yrs if it was a mistake
*THE BEST SUV IS SCOTTYS 1994 CELICA*
Yes
The best SUV, truck, car, sedan, offroader, hybrid, crossover, electric is the 94 celica
@@GlycerinZ yes
Thats a sedan sports car not an suv
Scotty is right about Toyota cars lasting a long time. I have a 94 Celica ST with 335,000 miles and a 96 Avalon with over 203,000 miles. Little to no maintenance. YEP! Works for me!
England Subscribers: why our cars last longer
Scotty: because it’s a small country, get a bicycle 🚲 you should be ok.
you tender peach
Anthony Fig .
Because it’s “city driving” everywhere, including most of our motorways.
We just cram 8 people in a '94 Toyota Celica and call it a SUV.
Thank God this is not about the 4 runner. I want one of those so badd lol
Scotty says you should get the 6 cylinder, not the 8.
The 4 runners are nice, though I wish Toyota would offer them again with that V8 engine.
I've got a 07 4runner v8. Ain't nothing wrong with it. Just remember that the first tundra that hit 1 million miles was with the 4.7l v8 with vvti which is in the 06-09 4runners.
Want one SO BADLY
Any specific model year 4Runner?
The transmission blew up in Our 2008 Highlander Sport 4WD (gas engine) at about 165,000 miles, well beyond the warranty. After a 75 mile tow to the closest Toyota dealer (New Hampshire ski trip), 3 days waiting on a Toyota remanufactured trans and crazy labor charge, the total cost was $5,000. NIGHTMARE. The diagnosis; the main seal of the transmission was slowly leaking fluid, and it must have run dry, causing the gears to seize, and chunks of metal and gear oil were all over the ground at 5 mph in the parking lot. This was after years of "factory service" from the dealer we bought it from, who used to tell us that the "wet spot" under the transaxle was "normal seepage, nothing to worry about". Moral of the story - even fabled bullet proof Toyotas can be a service nightmare. Listen to Uncle Scotty! (P.S. - That was about 8 years ago. THIS year, the front differential blew up. That was $4,000 for a new Toyota unit and all the fkn labor to install it.)
Congrats on 3 Mil scotty