Here's Why I Only Buy Toyotas and Lexus
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I've seen a problem with the forwards we're just one wheel has a lot of brake dust, and eventually the caliper hits the the desk and I both have to be replaced. Do you have any idea why this happens? It's usually the driver side front.
Because you're a mechanic guy, not a car guy.
100% right about Volvos. Modern Volvo FANBOYS never drive them over 100-150k!
I just love your content, scotty. It is because of you i just bought a toyota rav4 hybrid. i will not be disappointed.
2020 Lincoln continental vs 2020 Lexus LS
I have a 2006 Lexus GS430… I am the third owner, previous owners were father and son and babied and pampered it. Currently he is sitting at 279,000 Miles and you can’t even hear the engine running. The best engineering imo. Can’t beat that reliability!
Hold on to that one!
My Brother-In-Law just sold His 2007 Avalon 200,000 miles, posted it and it sold the next day. He just brought a 2020 used Lexus. A used Toyota is better then buying some new cars!.
@@urbannpa I have an 11 Lexus GS350AWD, it is like a new car at 150k. I got it at 90K, only issue was a leaking rear strut. I installed both myself, probably could have left it.
"Babied and pampered it" and how did they prove that to you? Some words are just a sales pitch.
Omar Hudson , if car is sitting at 276K miles and you still cant hear the engine running than they certainly babied and pampered it.
I had a BMW for about two years. It was one of the biggest financial mistakes I've made. It always seemed to need repairs and everything cost at least $1000. It was horrible. I drive a Toyota now and couldn't be happier.
What do you do for work
@@arturopuebla4924 I work in logistics.
I can relate to what you are saying. I'm in the U.S. & just sold to Carmax (they gave $1,000s of more for the car than many other 3rd party) my 2018 BMW X5 with 44k miles. I have had the car for 2 yrs. Thankfully, I bought extended warranty when I bought the car, as last fall when I took it for regular maintenance, an oil gasket had a hole in it. In addition, they couldn't rotate the back tires because they were stuck. It would have cost me an extra $3,000 or so to fix those issues if the extended warranty didn't cover them! Amd I still had to pay $2,000 out of pocket for the other maintenance they did.
After selling the X5 car, I bought from a Toyota dealership a used 2016 Toyota Highlander, which only had 87k miles & one owner. I took the car to a regular mechanic to check everything out just to be sure the car was good as the dealer said. Also, the 2nd day after driving the car, I felt like it didn't have smooth turns & felt lopsided!! Funny enough, the mechanic took it for a test drive & on windy turns. His consensus was, "the car was PERFECT & there's nothing wrong. I just need to get used to driving this kind of car." 😊
Despite the expense of a BMW, I still think the drive, style, comfor, etc. are INCREDIBLE!!!💯 Therefore, I can see why people still buy one, as there is an exhilarating feeling one gets when driving a BMW that I've not noticed in any other luxury car. Overall, I think if one can own a BMW & a Toyota that would be a good way to go to cut down on not having to too much wear, tear, & cost of the BMW. In that way, they'll also have the Toyota to drive extremely long distance that will cost very little to maintain. The moral here is: drive whatever makes you happy & comfortable financially!!
How does a Mercedes compare in terms of reliability? An X5 and Highlander are large SUVs so I don't expect exciting from either. You want and X3 or 4 and compare that to Lexus RX/NX not a Toyota.
@@Flying-Fox-of-Snowy-Mountain I Can say, Mercedes have a better reliable than a BMW, but it will less fun to drive compare to BMW
I found my 1991 Lexus LS400 big body on a used car lot with 146K miles back in 2006. It's still my daily driver at 33 years old, 500k miles, original engine and transmission, and no dents. Most years my maintenance cost was less than $500 and a lot of years were zero. This has been my most expensive year - $1400 for the timing belt, water pump, and several small oil leaks. Not having monthly payments left me with discretionary cash to start small businesses and get out of debt. I turn the key and she's ready to go. I cannot be coerced into a car note ever again.
Lexus is Toyota.
@@thomasjohnrobinson4658 I've owned the car for 17 years and didn't know that.
Thanks. (sigh of exasperation)
Not having a monthly car payment is the best
Car note?
Love this, I’m about to be on year twenty in my es330. Less than 500 dollars in maintenance and repairs last two years owning. 176000 miles on it so far. Absolutey loving the car so far
Can I just say Scotty is the uncle I didn’t know I needed. I’ve learned so much from watching his videos.
Lol same
Yes! You can "say" or "write" the uncle comment above. No need to ask for permission next time !!
Had a 2002 Toyota 4Runner with 323K. Just purchased 2018 4Runner with 49K! I love things that keep working for a long long time.
All depends on what it's s used for and how it's taken care of.
Whoa! Impressive
My 2001 Avalon has 280,000 daily driver
The 4Runner can run for a long time.
thats when they were good vehicles. Toyota lost their way 10-15 years ago. They are still good but no where near as good as 85-2005. Surprisingly German cars really started stepping up 2010-2015 they are really good now.
Have owned 12 Lexuses in last 30 plus years. Never had a problem with any of them and think Lexus is the best car made today and yesterday. Driving my 2015 RX350 for last 7 years..90K miles...brakes finally wore out last week! Amazing car.
Agree 100% with you. I am a Lexus for lifer. Lexus is top notch quality. Mine is 2012 LS 460, with not one repair, ever! Only routine maintenance. 166,500 miles, and finally going to have to do brakes (for the 1st time)
If they really didn’t break you wouldn’t have that much lol
You have to keep one for more than 3 yrs to find out if it’s good or not and a damed Kia will be perfect for 3 yrs and there are not a car or two that might have a problem. But I can say any car made to day will be perfect for 3 years drive it for 15-20 yrs and then tell me how great it is .
I hauled the First load of Lexus to the Toyota dealers because there not any Lexus dealer and put 10 of them on a 12 car rig and they got me for being over weight.
That’s an average of only 2.5 years ownership for each car..
As someone who is so nervous to make a bad decision selecting a car, with little to no under the hood experience. This was super helpful. I always heard Toyota was a the go to brand but this gave me evidence to prove it and way more. 10/10 love your energy, quick off to the side info. It always felt like a good break with useful information ✅️👍 thanks again:)
To be honest I think Toyota,Nissan and Mitsubishi are all good,I have had 2 Mitsui's in 15 years( the second one for 7 ) cannot fault them.
Toyotas are the best my 2017 Camry XSE is the best
Don’t trust nissans
Just google the Nissan transmission problems
It’s a great car for people who can’t afford luxury cars.
I have a 2006 Corolla I bought during the pandemic. Low mileage and ultra clean. Toyota by far is the most reliable of the brands I’ve driven. Mine is super basic but it is well put together. By the way, I also had a BMW for a matter of months before I needed repairs. After I found out how much it was to repair it, I sold it. Lovely car but a waste of money.
@@neilr603I can afford whatever I want and drive a Land Cruiser, new one is around $90k so not exactly cheap. I’ve owned probably 10 Toyota and Lexus cars over the years and I’m currently looking for a new road trip car - while I could go spend $150k on a Benz or BMW, I’ll most likely get an RC-F or GS-F for half the cost because I know I won’t have to waste time and money taking them to the shop. Toyotas/Lexus are great whether you can afford a “luxury” car or not. Although I wish the Lexus LX models had one that was a more sporty trim like a River SVR or something
Fun Fact: There is a famous legend, when an American company ordered some parts from Toyota they requested less than 3% defective parts, due to language barrier and mistranslation Toyota thought client requested 3% defective parts and shipped those parts after labelling them, the American client were confused why did they label those parts and reached out to Toyota for the same, to which Toyota replied by saying they have never shipped any defective parts meaning 100% parts to come out of their factories are in working condition so the quota of allowed amount of defective parts don't apply to them.
I work for Toyota manufacturing, we have a 0 defect policy across all of Toyota global any single defect gets pulled off the line and will never go to a customer
@@Bamiyanbigasf this should be enforced as a law around the world, imagine if defective parts were allowed for medical or military equipments, people should stand up and demand they should always get what they paid for whether B2B or B2C/D2C
1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. 406,000 miles, drives like a dream, everything works great, and AC blows ice cold. Secret: change oil every 3-4K miles, regularly wash, easy on the throttle and brake.
My first experience of a Toyota was a very basic Corolla I rented in Portland, Oregon in 1993. It just had a basic radio, no power locks or electric windows. But it had a beautiful solid well made feel about it. Difficult to describe and impossible to measure. It gave me the feeling that it would last for years if looked after sensibly. And it enhanced the pleasure of a great vacation.
My brother is still driving 1995 Great Corolla and he loves it so much
The civics were the same way,and had more style , and a little more power
100th thumb up guy here!!🎉
Had a 93 Corolla , that car was so well built inside and out .. interior was solid . Exterior too .
Motor took me to 330k .. only thing that stopped it was I didn’t maintain the breaks as well as I did the motor and I rear ended a Mercedes … smh 😢I was so sad .. that thing coulda ran another 100k I believe
i call it a carriage on the wheels.
It's actually mind boggling how well made true toyotas are. It's insane how reliable they are!
Exactly. Reliable
96 camry on the road for a reason
It’s because there’s nothing in them 😂 Toyotas are equipped with an super underpowered engine with the safest ecu map for the gearboxes possible with no in-depth interior
@@bslothed3211 still better than modern disposible engines made of plastic
@@bslothed3211what else do you need?
I picked up a BMW at BMW World in Munich in 2014 and I still have it and it drives like new. 0 problems other than an air conditioner issue replaced and covered by warranty. Has cosmetic issues obviously but otherwise is like new. I dunno why people bash on BMW. For me all my new cars will be BMWs for the rest of my life.
A gentleman BMW owner 👍.
2006 Prius purchased a year ago with 101k miles for $8k. I have put 25k miles on it and it still avg's 48mpg. I love performance cars but theres something so satisfying about a well made, extremely practical and comfortable car that costs peanuts to maintain.
I agree!! I still rough my 2006 Toyota Tacoma Sport 4x4. Never had a problem under the hood. It's getting a cosmetic makeover as I write this . 😊😁
had to throw mine away because the frame rusted again
@@growingup4487 😳
@@growingup4487 same. Toyota rusty garbage I had an 2003.
Back wrecking seats too....21 tacoma & it's unbearable on long drives
@@growingup4487 just car wash in winter
Chevy Volt 2012 bought in 2014 new. No major maintenance or repair issues and has 121 mpg lifetime with a daily plug in charge and a short commute! Love it.
All makes sense! Owning my 2013 Lexus ES 350 has been a maintenance dream! By far, it’s been the most efficient luxury vehicle I have owned, coming from a Infiniti M 35X, which was pretty decent as well. All in all Asian vehicles I have own, have been the least cost to maintain.
My first Toyota was a 2015 Camry Hybrid XLE. It had ~170,000 miles before getting totaled in an accident last month. It was definitely the best car I have ever owned, and I’ve had six cars since 1994. Will be getting another Toyota once new car prices come back to earth
I sell Toyota’s and unless you are looking for a Hybrid or an Electric car prices on regular Toyota’s remain at MSRP with very few exceptions, the others two mentioned before normally have a markup cost that could go from $500-$3,000 depending in the model and the region where you live. Incentives from Toyota are available through Toyota Financial Services. Be ready to wait for the car that you want because you might not to be able to find it in stock, this factor and interest rates from Toyota are currently the issues I see that are affecting the number of sells, but no really the prices of ours vehicles.
I’m so glad to hear it was reliable. I just bought a 2014 Camry hybrid XLE The other day and I’m waiting for the dealership to clean it up for me. Used car prices right now are insane (in Canada it costs several thousand dollars more to buy a used 2022 Corolla versus a 2023 you have to wait for) so I went for something old with low kilometers. Hopefully I made the right decision.
Toyota was a good brand was now they are bad and expensie
@@adamoctavian6540why say that
We have a 2010 Lexus RX350 we bought at CarMax in 2017 and it's been an absolute pleasure. The only issue we've had so far and this was years ago was a bad Oxygen sensor. Luckily the warranty covered it. Of course, we've gone thru new tires, wipers, a battery, and oil changes, but that's all standard wear and tear. Everything still operates just fine. AC still blows ice cold. Best car hands down we've ever owned. We will be getting another newer one down the road.
Opp
2019 Lexus RC 300 owner here! Apart from a few mods that I’ve done that caused some issues, the car has been awesome! Drove to and from Cali to Colorado multiple times and no issues yet 🙌🏻
I sent my daughter to college last year in our 2002 Toyota Sienna and am sending my other daughter to college in 2 years in our 2010 Camry. Both have been rock solid with zero issues. Far better than my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Planning to dump the Jeep and get another Toyota. Best reliability I’ve ever seen.
Man that was a great decision for giving a Toyota to her.
Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing daily
I have the same car, I love it, solid durable car, my best purchase yet
I have 2015 IS250 is that good
@@marcoAKAjoe Not the best on gas but still a good car bro
Same. Proud lexus owner
1998 es 300 250k miles going smooth & strong
One factor to consider (probably mentioned already in comments): The more expensive a car is, the lower the maintenance cost as a percentage of the price. That's probably why Lexus (a Toyota luxury car) beats Toyota...similar quality but Lexus are more expensive.
no? are you dumb? just because its more expensive dosnt mean its better
True, that s why 7% of Lexus will be still more than 20% in kia
Not true. A $50k kia @ 20% maintenance is 10k over 10 years. A 100k Lexus @ 7% maintenance is 7k over 10 years.
I brought my Lexus RX 350 because of you and I haven’t had no major issues with it for the 4 years I’ve had it. Thanks Scotty!
What year is it ?
"The two vehicle brands with least maintenance are Lexus and Tesla." just what I needed to hear as I own both. My 20+ yr old Lexus has run well. Time will tell how my Tesla holds up.
I love this video format Scotty. Just simple, to the point and factual. Non car people can watch this and make intelligent decision
Love your straight talking videos. I drive a 2005 Toyota previa 2.4 petrol. Totally reliable. I'm a mechanic and so maintain my car myself. I need a car that's not going to let me down, and I don't have time to keep repairing because I'm always doing other work. I totally agree with you on the issues with these brands. I personally only ever own and drive Japanese cars.
X3 drives like a dream but the maintenance is dreadful. I’m shopping for a Lexus LS 460 thanks to your advice. Thanks keep up the good work!
I have an E60 n54 535i. Not only the maintenance cost spent bur but also time spent in the garage. Literally became a lifestyle change. Every other night, if not every wknd. That's just the unscheduled maintenance... Scheduled preventative/ maintenance ie., OFHG, Walnut blasting, Valverde cover gasket, oil pan gasket, etc. It's a love-hate relationship...
Just bought and drove a 2020 Tacoma TRD 4X4 from Houston to Vegas. Nonstop...
Naturally Aspirated V6 & V8’s have been reliable for almost 100 years. I’ll stick with those
Same
And running on Hydrogen, will never go away.
From an engineering perspective inline 6s have the best shot at being reliable. There’s a reason why Toyota chose bmw for their Supra engine.
@@TheRidersChoice why is that?
@@accelerator5524 because they don’t make an in-line 6 it would have been too expensive for them to develop. Toyota wanted to stay true to the legacy of using that type of engine which is more reliable and capable of tuning than a V6.
Owner of a 2021 Tacoma here V6 automatic 4x4 it’s the best vehicle/truck I have ever owned in 27years ! Planning to put 400k miles on , 43k miles on it already it’s been FLAWLESS, I love it 😍
I bought a 8 year old used BMW. Never again.
Aww what happened you dont wanna be cool and fit in anymore? dont wanna follow the trend?
Just had an accident in my 2010 😢Camry😮 Still gonna keep it after its repaired. I'm the original own just has 92,000 miles. Thanks for the 💁😊😅🎉
Still rocking my 2001 Crown Vic I paid cash for (used) in '02. One year old and 16K miles, it sold for half the new price - from a Lincoln/Merc dealership. A durable and reliable machine with zero problems for nearly 18 years in pretty demanding NE US winters. Since then we've added two Lexus models to the fleet - both totally problem-free so far. I can't think of something less luxurious than a check engine light or worrying about having to be flatbed-towed out of a busy highway because your advanced machine was engineered to make you buy a new one as soon as the lease/warranty ran out.
I love the Crown Vic had one for over 10 years she was amazing to me. So sad the quality of cars today is terrible, car makers got greedy making cheap parts, paying for cheap labor and forcing the customer to pay for more maintenance.
They have a great look!
The service cost at a BMW dealership is unreal. $204 per unit for mechanical labor and $66 per unit for body labor. It cost me $2,900 to replace a rear bumper, that's crazy...
And your insurance company knows that too! Bet your insurance premiums go down if you dump the bimmer!
@@Said_w_the_G My BMW 535 d insurance is not bad, $867/a year, compare to Benz gle$560 and Impala $691.
@@prismspectrum1600 wtf you paying all this prices for full coverage? 😮
I could change my Honda number myself - good used ones cost around 200$ if already painted. Or around 50-60 not painted
Hi. I have a Celica ST 202, just 29 years this week and still VERY FUN RUNNING!!!!
Gosh I’ve never heard a review like this that gives a % of cost-to-repair!!
Very helpful @ScottyKilmer thanks!! 🤙♥️
Scotty, with all due respect - Toyota is so reliable that many of their dealerships are scamming customers with their service and knowing people love Toyotas, their mark ups are now $9K. I, however, feel very disgusted with Toyota's service antics such as timing chain cover oil leak while it's just a sip. I used to buy Toyotas but my last 5 car purchases were Hyundai, Kias and Teslas - they have been fantastics much better than my Toyotas.
One key thing to reduce maintenance cost is to learn how to do them yourself. With the internet and YT channels like this one, you can learn to do just about anything. The initial cost of acquiring all the necessary tools may be a wash when it comes to saving, but once you own the tools, subsequent maintenance and repair cost would be substantially less. Plus you now have the skills to do it.
Costs time though
@johnhwang339: Not everyone is mechanically inclined enough to DIY car maintenance off of RUclips videos, just like not everyone is able to code, or is comfortable doing their taxes. Everyone’s mind works differently and has unique strengths and weaknesses.
My family has had a 1992 lexus sc400 in the family for about 20 years now and that thing is still running nicely. It has around 400k+ miles on it. The only problem they've had on it was the windows. Sometimes the window regulators would fail and windows couldn't be used anymore. Super cheap to fix.
Great channel Scotty. Lots of invaluable car info. Thanks a million ❤
After the horrible experience we've had with Nissan for so many years, we have become a Subaru family and are very happy with the company and their products. We now have three of them.
Guess you didn't have any of the head gasket failures.
Lesbaru
The only good nissan product they make is their trucks. Rest are bad…
@@D41Patand gtr
@@wholeNwon head gaskets on Subaru models hasn’t been a problem since the early 2000’s.
Here in the UK I bought a used 2017 Toyota Verso when it was 5 years old with only 15k miles on it and I absolutely love it. Such a useful and reliable vehicle.
Thanks for sharing this informative content!
Enjoy your videos. Thank you for making them. Earlier in my life I was an aircraft mechanic and I sold cars professionally for about 5 years. So, I have some insight into maintenance and sales. Scotty is spot on. One thing I would ask has to do with how these figures were calculated? I agree Honda is expensive to maintain, but I think it has to do with the manufacture’s prescribed maintenance schedule and shop prices. For example, I sent my wife into the dealer for an oil change at 30,000 miles. She walks out with a $400 bill. Why? They flushed the brake lines for $270 and replaced the fluid. I understand the theory behind this but it is unnecessary at 30,000 miles on an Odyssey mini van. That is part of the problem.
I have always considered Maintenance and Repairs different. It looks like the video is equating repairs with maintenance. Maintenance has always been things like oil changes, batteries, tires, brakes, brake fluid changes, etc. ...things that are regular and expected. Repairs are unexpected for things that aren't expected to break down.
People generally don't care about discerning between the two, they want to know total how much they're going to be paying to be driving the car.
I drive a '99 Toyota Avalon with 175k miles. I have had it for less than 2 yrs now, but I get it. I understand what Scotty has been raving about all these years I have been a subscriber. Call it a beater, whatever, I know that. I am going in for a new set of tires here shortly because I plan to wear them out. That 6 cylinder engine just shoots you down the road, the old girl just loves to run.
Another factor is ease of routine maintenance/common wear and tear problems. 2017 Lexus GS 350 Fsport sedan owner and beyond the poor mileage, the car has been a joy. Higher price tag which might also bias the lower maintenance costs but most of the maintenance I do myself such as oil changes, fluid fills, brake pads and rotors changed which in sum ended up being a steal for what the car is worth. It’s worth noting that cars with often easier to work with parts and less complicating ones can be fixed up at reliable mechanics for far less than luxury car ones, let alone dealer service depts. Noticed a trend in new car buyers searching a dealer service dept’s charges for a vehicle before buying that vehicle to put maintenance costs into perspective. Glad more people are becoming educated and aware of long term car value today. Well crafted video Scotty
I bought a 2018 f-150 4x4 2.7 eco new. Narrow seat aside, i love it. At 93k, I’ve changed the rear pads at 90k and trans fluid at 60k ( should really every 30k on that 10 speed). No issues. Bought my Wife a 2019 Highlander limited platinum. She loves it. That 3.5 is a solid engine.
I still love your content Scotty, thank you for sharing and greetings from the Netherlands!!
I drove my Fiat Panda Type 169 from 2008 from Hamburg, Germany to the front line of Ukraine. After 2500 miles I was more than in love with this small and reliable car. Will do it again in October :)
My dad bought a 2001 RX300 with over 220000miles, drove it for 8years only issue he had was valve cover gasket leaking, Replace alternator and some suspension bushing. Engine runs like new.
My 2005 4 runner SR-5 rides great, gets good gas mileage, currently has 150K miles on it, and with the exception of brake replacement and a new battery, it has been maintenance free since I bought it new. I wouldn’t trade it in for no reason.
I’ve had 2 Camrys. The first was a 99 LE, which my parents gave to me with well over 350k miles. I held on to it for about 4 years until 2016 and got a 2014 Camry SE right after. I’d probably still be able to drive my 99 Camry now if I wasn’t a negligent/overworked college student at the time. Maintenance is easy, simple, and issues rarely popped up. Only complaint I had about my first Camry was the after market door handles not being reliable. My current Camry is fine minus having to pop the front bumper back into its right position.
I’m looking into getting a new car either later this year or early next and can’t really imagine life with an unreliable car - makes it tough to stray away from Toyota
As a mechanic I am very impressed with Toyota and Yamaha engineers, they collaborated to make a machine that is really very good and strong. Of course, their Premium brand Lexus is very reliable.
In my country, Indonesia, Toyota and Daihatsu collaborate to make Low Cost Green Cars (LCGC) under the ASTRA Group. With a 3 cylinder engine and engine capacity from 1,000cc to 1,300cc, I think the engine is quite good, but they sacrificed the chassis and poor quality body materials to balance the Power Weight To Ratio. But behind it all, they help people to own their own car at a low price and of course easy to repair and cheap to maintain.
You right scotty..
This is it .
Finally :
TOYOTA and LEXUS are the best .
That's strange. in Australia, Toyotas are not that good.
@nickgalea4164 in general all japanese cars are good and some are better,,what makes Toyota the best is good advertising and the availability of spare parts ,for me i had 2 Toyotas in the past and 2 mitsubishis and 1 suzuki and now a 15 mazda cx5,,i can approve that they all are same reliability and parts are available here in my country +prices are nearly the same,
😂
@@BigBoss-tk6lh
You right 👌👍✅
@@Nick41622 They are relatively reliable compared to other brands, there's a saying in Aus, if you want to go to the outback take the Land Rover, if you want to come back take the Landcruiser.
My Mazda cars from -77 till now have never had any big problems. I really think all of them have been better than the Rav4 I now own. Still own a 626/capella from -91, still going strong,no problems on last mot like always. My rav..well time will show.
Great video. Thank you
Thank you Scot, your videos are informative and awesome as always.
I wish you best health and luck in 2024.
I Just Love these informative videos from Scotty!!!!
I've had a Lexus RX300 and now have Lexus RX 400H. The only reason I do not have the RX300 was it was totaled by a driver running a red light. Both have been awesome and have had very few maintenance issues. In fact, our mechanic always has good things to say about Lexus. The only issue I've had with the 400H is the dashboard cracking which I knew was an issue when I bought it used and some of the rubber near the door handles leaves black smudges on the doors which isn't a big deal as I use lemon essential oil to remove the sticky smudge. Thanks for your awesome videos!
I have a 2006 RX-400h I bought in April 2021. It was a one owner car with 93k miles. I have had it over 2 years now and it’s by far the best car I’ve ever owned.
I Bought my 2015 GMC Sierra brand new , 9 years later and it still runs like new , no issues at all !
I have an 11 year old Lexus GS350 F-Sport that I bought new. It still looks great, runs great, is very comfortable and looks contemporary next to much newer cars. Some day I’ll get a new Lexus but this one will stay in my family for a long, long time.
Great video, Scotty. Those percentages on the cost to maintain a vehicle sure are an eye-opener. I suspect in the case of some brands it is very linked to the cost of the parts that need replacement. It is easy to get an aftermarket part for a Toyota but try getting aftermarket parts for a BMW, Mercedes, or Infiniti, especially a specialized part. I suspect the parts for many European vehicles are a lot cheaper in Europe than in North America. Dealer markups?
Some European car parts cost more. I believe It’s actually the labor, that’s why you see places in Eastern Europe or even Spain or Africa etc etc and they don’t have a major problem running them for a long time, where there is a abundance of smart people who know how to do the work but less jobs or less of a premium placed on the labor.
Probably true but they FAIL much more often that Toyota or Lexus. Tomorrow my Lexus will be 25 yo and it's still a joy to own and to drive. German luxury were provided for me by my company for 20 yrs and were VERY trouble-prone despite perfect maintenance. Incidentally, the service manager at the dealership drove a Toyota!!!
Parts are made out of plastic in strange shapes. The plastic cracks easily
Strangely, in Germany, BMW & Mercedes are pretty reliable, as compared to them here in the USA.
also, some people r leasers and r not as concerned about long term reliability.
I love you videos I always find them informative n full of truth
I have a 2012 Toyota Camry SE and it’s still running like it’s new!!! No issues with it at all and i love it. I’m looking for a Lexus now to purchase. Never leaving Toyota brand. I thought about Tesla but i don’t want to be dependent on battery alone. I can’t wrap my head around that yet. I’ll go as far as getting a hybrid.
Just bought a 2016 Lexus GX460 with 82k miles. I know for a fact it was well taken care of and never missed a service. I won’t ever regret purchasing it!
2016 GX 460 with 65k miles. No issues yet and expect it to be the last car I buy.
I love your videos. I’ve had my 2016 Toyota Corolla since 2017. I got it with 32,000 miles. Now it has 150,240 miles. I do all the maintenance myself and never had a problem. I even ran over a dead deer and it’s still going. Been rear ended three times by people that didn’t pay attention. My Corolla is still going. Thanks to this video I will upgrade to a Land Cruiser. Thanks Scotty. ❤❤❤😊😊😊
I own a 2011 Daimler A.G. W204 which was purchased in 2014. In the 12 years of it's life, I've replaced the rotors twice. I perform all scheduled maintenance myself. I've had no major issues. In three more years, I'll replace the transmission pan; and, within 7 years, I expect to replace the rear subframe which is under warranty. It is the easiest car to maintain in comparison to SAAB, AUDI, and INFINITI.
Between my Wife and I we've had six different Toyotas and they've all had low maintenance costs and high reliability. Our current 2017 Tacoma did have the air conditioning crap out on us but the extended warranty covered the full cost. Despite Scotty's concerns we're about to take delivery of a 2023 Tundra because our long term experiences make us willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. We are, however, taking out the extended warranty again.
Did the extended warranty cost less than repairing the AC out of pocket?
I've had 4 Nissan products since 1995. I currently have a 2015 Altima and a 2017 Rouge. The only thing outside of oil changes, the only thing I've I had to do is change the battery. And I have high mileage on the Altima.
Doesn’t matter because Scotty San only buys Toyotas.
I’ve worked on my car my whole life, I also only buy Toyota vehicles 🚗
I remember my 1st car was a 1969 ford mustang, couldn’t keep it on the road. What a waste of time and money.
Thanks Scotty for the advice! Keep making great content 💪
I worked for Toyota for fifteen years in the materials handling industry. Part of the reason they were so successful during the 90s and 00s was because of the research and development they put into systems such as regenerative braking which allowed their electrical trucks to outperform their rivals in terms of battery life. Toyota experimented a hell of a lot in this and other fields and much of the technology found its way into their automotive vehicles. But I will say - whilst Toyota has always built reliable cars there was a significant drop in quality when they ceased building their vehicles domestically and moved production to new factories around the world. Even so - damned good cars (albeit expensive to fix on those rare occasions when they do break down)
My Texas made Tacoma is perfect
What's the best vehicle to buy ?
@@redhead_in_floridais
Had a Lexus, always gave me problems, untill the transmission broke. 89k miles.
Went with Toyota and started to have problems at 56k miles.
I guess experiences will always vary.
Toyota lost their way around 2005-2010 to now. If you are going to buy one buy a lexus and make sure it's made in Japan. For instance the landcruiser or a gx460/ prado line are still really good.
You are inviting bad Karma, look at your thumbnail.
Ouch, Lexus and Toyota have issues as well? 😆
@@naten555what cars are good?
You are a machine, love your informative videos daily. Keep up the great work. Learning tons from you. Take care
Holy cow that is a really important information, thank you Scotty.
Got a 06 4-runner as my first car at 160k miles. Drove it for 10 years without issue. Got a 2023 tundra now. Dad has a 2013 4-runner and a 01 tundra. Mom has a 2011 rx350. no issues with any of them. My girlfriends 2016 jeep Cherokee is having major mechanical issues under 100k
I have a 2007 BMW 328i, 170k miles and it runs great. Never had major issues. Maintenance isn’t bad either if taken outside the dealership.
Dealerships are the problems.
Nice car! I guess it has the N53 engine.
Definitely helpful to consider the dollar amount as well. I have a 2020 Venue, for example, and I paid $15k for it. At 30%, $4k in maintenance over 10 years is pennies compared to 30% on a bimmer. Bonus points for full drivetrain coverage over that period.
idk where you found a 2020 venue for $15k, but that car is dead in 5 years
@@Eddyhouse1845 Brand new in 2020 when they were giving cars away
@@smashitandbang6876That was the retail value of the car with administrative fees taxes state local federal taxes you paid $28,500
@@tonyw1563 fair point. Total cost to walk away was closer to $17k. My logic still holds tho. 30% of that is pennies compared to a 30% of a 50k+ luxury car.
@@smashitandbang6876 Win Win 🏆
Proud Lexus owner of the RX350!! It’s simply superb! No words can describe the beauty of this car🖤
We have a 2016 Toyota Highlander. Plan on keeping it as long as possible. Great rig.
I had a SAAB 9.3 VECTOR with a 2.0T engine. (2008 model) and it was fantastic to drive, but not cheap to maintain.
Sadly I totaled it in an accident and now bought a 2008 Lexus is 250 and I'm quite happy with it.
Had a 2004 SAAB 9-3 1.9tid, absolute money pit.
I'm on my third Lexus - a 2014 ES 300h I bought used 5 years ago. This is my first hybrid, but this thing is absolutely amazing - I still average about 35 mpg (usually 40 mpg in spring/fall) and it's easily one of the best driving cars I've owned (The ES 350 gas-only version gets about 23 mpg). At 150K miles, I'm still hoping it's got a long life ahead of it... :) As an added bonus, because of the regenerative braking, I've never had to get a brake job - original pads are still on it!
are you still able to get 35mpg in cold weather? I live in Upstate NY. Nowadays, the temp goes down to 22F, and I get only 23-24 mpg with my ES300h.
I recently purchased a used Dodge Ram Promaster 1500 and it has been in the shop more than any other car I’ve ever owned.
Had friends and family who drove their lexus gs 1998 models all the way to 200k no major issues..
So I bought lexus es 300 hybrids... 2014 and currently 2017 models.. used them for uber/lyft work. 2014 still running at 300k miles no engine issues. Only had to replace struts and springs.
2017 is sitting at 200k miles, still on factory brakes .!!! No issues.
Love these cars
A great video. Also a super helpful important one as well. Thank you.
Any chance you could break down the costs of GMC, Chevy and Ford’s HD trucks as well? Or tell us where to find the data?
Does Scotty have to do ... Everything ?!?
I've got 2006 Lexus GX470 and at 145 thousand miles, it runs perfect. Got my wife to dump her Yukon and get a Lexus LX570 and now I don't have to worry about that GMC breaking all the time.
My 2016 bmw 740d was rather okay. It lasted for 8 years without any major failure. I guess i was lucky. Also, this is very informative as some people think range rover is the worst when it comes to maintenance but i guess it wasn’t THAT BAD at least.
I don't know where those Honda maintenance figures come from, because my 2004 Honda Accord EX sedan has 268k trouble free miles on it. Aside from batteries, brakes, tires, oil changes, and a recent clutch slave cylinder replacement it's still all original with the K24A hooked up to a 5sp manual transmission. last week I lost pressure to the clutch pedal, after investigating the issue I found that a bolt had broken off the clutch master cylinder. I cleaned it up put it back together and haven't had a problem since.
The Hondas that seem to make up the weakest link in the brand are the larger V6 vehicles that come out of their Lincoln, Alabama plant, so I'm wondering who much they factor into the average percentage.
@@mrjamesinblogington That's what I've noticed too, seems the only company that makes a good modern day auto trans is Toyota.
2004 was before Honda quality took a turn for the worse
Own a 2016 Rav4. Only thing I've had to do is replace the battery. Enough said.
Those cars last forever, Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Camry share the same power train, I own a 2016 Toyota Camry with 145k miles on it and I surely could say that car runs as the day I bought brand new with 10 miles on it, I love Toyotas ❤❤
Love it. Keep it up sir!
I have an Odyssey and I'm probably going to get a Sienna next instead. Excellent video Scotty, as always. 👍
I"m feeling so much easier in understanding and maintaining cars ...besides my own...thanks to the uncle on the other side of the world dear Scotty. Shukrya (as we say in urdu) Oh yes and now I appreciate my Toyota Corolla more than ever. Imran from Pakistan
Nice Scotty. Very well done as always. Thanks for spreading the truth over fan fiction!!!!
My 2014 4 runner Trail edition has been flawless. Have done all scheduled maintenance and have just changed oil and on second set of tires.
Great video..
Volvo man. I take care of my 01 volvo v70xc and it still runs and drives like the luxury car it was made to be. Like a tank!
if you know, are volvo's latest wagons reliable? also, are they too expensive to maintain for a person with average salary?
@@digvijaykapoor4071 I wont get one newer than a 2015. They are easy to maintain if you're a diy person. You need a good scan tool for the computer. I have a $120 anyscan tool that Scotty recommended. They're not too expensive no.
@@jking4020 thanks King. i am not diy person. i have little to no mechanical experience.
My favorite car I ever drove was a 2013 Volvo S60 T6. Very comfortable. I had major back pain at the time and it made driving a dream.
We traded in my wife’s Tahoe for a Lexus after seeing many of your videos. Had to replace the transmission in the Tahoe before 90k. Luckily it was still under warranty. Got rid of it shortly after
You got lucky with that one under warranty. We were not as lucky.
Kilmer got to your head. Your Tahoe was supposed to be fine
first i thought you said you traded in your wife for a lexus LOL
@@peopleschamp3223 😂
@@rudedude4396 "El Taho" in Spanish means "The Slit". So same with me. You traded your wife's Taho for a Lexus.. LOL.
I've owned 3 BMWs, and I can tell you this video is spot on. All of them where high maintenance. My last one was a sporty 318is, which I spent over $8k in maintenance alone. I thought I was going to save money by buying a 4-cylinder BMW. Smh. Never again will I buy one. You heard the saying of why they call them BMW, its because the word BM stands for 'Bowel Movement!' Lol
Break My Wallet...
8k in maintenance?The 318 isn’t even worth 1k…do you’re homework on cars and it will pay off at the end
Bmw is a very reliable car, but when you buy cheap, you get cheap
@@mauisuzuki7857 the worth you quoted is today's value. I never said when I had possession of the 318. I just said that was my last BMW. This was many years ago when the value was no where $1k. So yes, I did my homework.
Lol
I've owned my E63 LCI BMW 6 Series coupe for 13 years. It's special in the looks department, fun to drive and has never left me stranded, therefore I intend to keep it for another decade.