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@scottykilmer - subbed because of the Audi roast. You’re right about everything in this video, not that you need me to tell you that. Audi fanbois are mad as hell in the comments 🎉😂 24k gold.
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Man you make me laugh but yeah Manny cars not only Audi are trash nowadays they good only when they are brand new and some of them not even good brand new
I think most people at the beginning they are naive and I fell for that myself one time I bought a car and the car didn't even run by the guy that sell it to me he said it's only a small detail and it's going to be good car and I got it I trust the guy well I learned my lesson if the car doesn't run don't buy it unless you bought it for junkyard price
Owned an Audi Q7. I became a baby sitter for the vehicle. Spent a great amount of time driving to the dealer for service. Computer was a mess, hard acceleration turning left caused a stall. Battery was under the drivers seat in a well. My wallet fell to the floor and bounced into the well. Impossible to retrieve. Called dealership and was told they employed a contortionist mechanic capable of doing the deed. He did but shows how often some such bounce occurred. Worst so called luxury vehicle I ever owned.
@@raylocke282 I could have gone on for thousands of words. If you decide on Audi lease DON’T BUY. Thanks for your comment perhaps we can save a few people.
When Lee Iacocca left as the head of Chrysler, it went from Mopar to Nopar. He had a Master Degree in Engineering. As with other American companies, when they stopped hiring engineers to run the companies, to hiring those with Business Degrees, they all went to crap.
I worked at An Audi/VW dealership as a mechanic for years and ironically we had more problems with Audis than the lower priced VWs. Thats one reason why you hear more fans of VW than you do Audi.
I test drove about 3 Ford Focuses and they all had transmission problems. One shuddered under acceleration like it was going to fall apart, another one made a horrible crunching noise and I forget what was wrong with the third one. Then I Googled Ford Focus transmission problems and found out about the inherently fault-prone dual clutch tranny. So I test drove a Mazda3 SP25, it was smooth and quiet and fun to drive. Still have it today, brilliant little car.
Some 7 years ago we were vacationing in Germany. I was surprised to learn most cars driven there (Mercedes included) were manual transmissions, notably the taxis. .
I had a used 1988 Audi 5000 turbo for a while. The 5-cylinder engine and the turbo were bulletproof. Almost everything else broke, notably the automatic transmission.
@richardcoakley5920 they are probably still at the vw dealers. Google them or check the dealers. BUT check to make sure you have an auto repair shop that can fix it if needed. In my area, only the vw dealer would touch it. No other local shop knew how to work on it. It was far and away the best car I have driven in 27 years. Oh and finding the special oil you are supposed to use was hard too and way more expensive
@@richardcoakley5920I have one. 2014 TDI. Paid 10k for it with 45k miles in 2019. Has a 6 speed manual too. It was a great buy considering I bought it after they fixed the emissions crap. Tbh, I’m just gonna take all that emissions crap once the car is old enough to not need that inspection where I live
I had an Audi A6 3.0T, and the reason I sold it was because the dealer's service team I'd used for 5 years fell away. I had 2 guys I got a long with, and always gave me a break on parts and maintenance. Got a few free oil changes. Always sung their praises. I drove across the country in that car without issue. It's a space ship. After a point though I got new people and it was clear the magic that was there was gone. They charged me 900 to fix a tail light, only to ask for another 2000 to fix the other part for the same issue. Fishing for service charges. Mechanically the Supercharged V6 was great. It went 0-60 in 5.2 and if I trailed on the highway I got 38 mpg one time, normally around 33mpg. It was a nice clean car the whole time I had it, and I would buy it again if I found a better service center. Germans have electrical issues, but that's not unique to audi, that's BMW, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, KTM, all of them. People get audis and then don't service them, then they cry they don't work.
@@kresstek No, German cars stop working on their own. You don't get to blame lack of maintenance on failing starters and tie rod bearings at less than 100k miles. They are no more reliable than American brands or kia. However, what's sad is kia actually has better reliability than BMW or VW. IF KIA cars weren't freaking death traps, I'd probably drive one if I couldn't get my hands on a Honda. BMW abandoned actual reliability 25+ years ago just like the American brands did.
@@masonreppeto882As a German I drive mostly European cars. Got a 2006 VW Golf in 2014 with 20.000 miles .. with PROPER maintenance it run till 2022 to 200.000 miles .. but well it was Diesel ;p
"I guess they didn't want anybody to see all the plastic crap underneath, so they covered it up with another piece of plastic crap! Uh, ha ha ha!" I am officially DEAD, ROFL, LMMFAO! WOW! 🤣😂
@@27calgary1 After owning two I'm very familiar with the problems they give. When the starter goes bad you can't turn the engine without disconnecting the starter. WVAUDI products are built differently. Most mechanics don't understand them.
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I am an Aussie who owns a 2015 ford focus sport made in Thailand of all places and would you believe it has never given me an ounce of trouble. Not a rattle or squeak has been a great car just the usual battery and tyre replacement.
I'm Italian and bought a 2018 Ford C-Max with a 1,5 litre Ford diesel engine and robotized transmission. The transmission was replaced 2 years ago with 160'000 km, now the car has 245'000 km and it's going ok, the engine Is still running ok and never had an issue, not the smallest problems in more than 6 years.
Sorry mate, im from Australia as well and bought an auto focus and had plenty of trouble with the auto im afraid. FORD was truly dreadful to deal with in the early days of this auto saga, so much so i even went to head office in Richmond Melbourne to complaim. A FORD will never darken my driveway again, such a crappy company regarding aftersales support.
I owned 2 Chevy S10's, both 2.5L, 5 speed power nothing. Loved them dearly. Filled the (short) box with as much firewood as possible and it hauled it 23miles no problem. Great little truck. Both 1991 models. Owned a Ford Ranger with a 2.0L...gutless P.O.S. even though it was a 5 speed. Wrecking yards wouldn't sell me a replacement engine when mine blew...they were notorious...Ford. They circle the problem, at least.
Chevy... the company that could NOT make a durable small car! (By themselves - Velga, Chevette.) So theyu torpedoed Toyota's assistance (1986 Nova.) And Suzuki's assistance (1991 Geo Metro.). Finally set up a separate company & just COULD NOT keep their mitts off (2007 Saturn Ion.) I own all three, but no thanks to Giant Mistake.
That Audi... All that air bobbles in the rear window film already tells me its a neglected vehicle.... no need to even know what kind of a vehicle it is. But, hey, a locked-up engine won't be burning any oil --- LOL !
And this is why I follow your channel Scotty. You are on top of everything and you are very honest. This definitely saves the millions of us that may be are watching your channel tons of money. Thank you, John in Erie Pennsylvania
I think 2 things: 1. motorists are getting more and more lazy, and 2; super cheap to make and then charge customer a fortune for it, just like all the sensors all over modern cars.
Only thing I don’t like about my truck is the push to start but you can’t have everything. Still has a hidden key slot to start it with as well as hidden slots in the handles and the tail gate to unlock it with the key.
Be carful with 2006 ford taurus. I am a mechanic and I can count how many time I fixed it. I bought it in 2022 and I change the alternator, starter, fuel filter, was leaking transmission oil which I fixed , it’s currently leaking very badly the power steering oil, then I already change many many other things like fuel pump, tooooo much other thing… I paid $2000 for it and already spend more than $3000, if I change the power steering oil pump I will sell it fast and cheap. I won’t never buy a ford again in my life
Try that power steering stop leak or power steering fluid for pumps that are already leaking. They have seal swell agents that swell the pump shaft seals.
Wife purchased a 2015 Ford Focus before meeting me... had Ford buy it back as a lemon and bought a 2020 Toyota Avalon with the money 😂 Had to have the transmission repaired at 36,000 miles on the Ford... one repair of many. The dealership mechanic tried telling me the shaking was normal with the dual clutch transmission... what a joke.
@@joeslish-p1p indeed. They were excellent. Chrysler didn’t begin to decline until bombarded by irrational implementation of Federal safety and emission laws, kind of like how Ford and GM are being beaten down now by “green” EV requirements.
Audi has 2 big connections under the hood for jump starting, so you don’t need to go to the trunk - only if you’re sure that you’ve got a battery at all. Also on some models there’s still a key hole on the trunk next to the opening switch, so you can open it if the battery totally dies, and the key is hidden in the key fob
I had a 2004 Audi A6. At 100 k kilometers the transmission gave out. Sold it. Then being a glutton for punishment I got a 2012 Audi Q5. At 100 k kilometers a piston went out of whack. Sold it. No mas.
I love listening to this guy ….. always good information. Personally I just traded-in my 2008 Honda Accord for a 2024 Toyota Camry. I always buy my cars New and drive them for at least 12 years or longer, and that’s easy to do with Accords or Camry’s. I would never again own a GM, Ford or Chrysler (Stellantis).
Love ya Scotty but you are wrong about taking the engine apart to replace the oil sensor on the Chrysler 3.6. I have the exact engine and with the exact issue and bought the part for $30 and socket for $10 and was able to remove the bad sensor and replace without tearing apart the engine. 120,000 miles and that is the only engine issue I have had but don't ask about the tranny.
Scotty makes stuff up to prove his point pretty often. I've got the 2015 200C 3.6L AWD and while it's had its issues, every time Scotty talks about the car he says something flat out wrong
The reasons for the battery placement in the trunk is (1) they will last much longer due to much lower temperature; (2) better weight distribution for safer handling. My 2018 Q5's battery is still good after 6.5 years; I bought it in 2017.
My dad hada 1986 Chrysler Reliant K Car SE wagon 6 passenger had 4cyl 2.5L fuel injected 101 hp! Seemed to keep going! He gave it to me in grade 11 and i kept it a year then sold it.
After owning 3 Audis and a BMW thru the years Ive learned to never buy one thats not under warranty! That said, they are very luxurious and very very fun to drive.
They don't build BMW or Mercedes like they used to 40 years ago. The quality is in the toilet. These car manufacturers are always getting bailed out and continue to put crap on the roads. In my opinion, these auto makers are frauds.
@davidhelton9698 They rely on their badges to sell their products. They can put a badge on a cardboard box, and people will think it's great. They are fun to drive, I'll give them that.
Honestly the way things are today if my honda accord takes a dump I'm going to buy an old carburetor car that is completely restored. Something that parts are available for. Something I can work on.
Problem with older cars is they murder you in a low speed crash. Something you could walk away from in a newer car. Steering column shafted through drivers skull. Driver crushed into a mince meatball. Newer cars ~2010 can pass the small overlap crash test. Look up "small overlap crash test" for any car on youtube.
I know somebody that had an Audi A4 who took good care of it. At 51K the timing belt broke on the freeway and she thought it just stalled. She went to start it again and it ruined the engine. The warranty ran out at 50K I believe. Her husband talked Audi into eating half of the repair costs. She sold the car and never bought another Audi. I wondering if the timing belt broke on the one you have there.
Scotty, That beauty cover on the engine you complain about does have a function. It is there to shield the hood from the high heat of the engine which over time causes the paint on the hood to fail prematurely. Years ago, instead of the beauty cover, they used to have an insulation pad attached to the hood which was usually about a 1" thick piece of fiberglass insulating material.
Because he bought a Toyota and a Lexus. He found them to be reliable and not a nightmare to maintain or repair. He's just passing on his experience. I don't believe he's cashing checks from Toyota.
He just told you that you have to remove the engine on a 2013 Chrysler 200. There are videos all over Utoob showing that NOT to be true. Here is one showing how to replace the oil sensor on that exact year and model he states CANNOT be replaced without removing the engine. Search Utoob for this video: "2013 Chrysler 200 engine 3.6 vvt oil pressure sensor replace". All the "savant" had to do was Google it.
I once got a Mazda loaner. The remote went dead. Guess what? No keyhole anywhere. A hop, skip, and jump across town to buy a battery. Modern engineering.😢
@@DarkForce2024 Right. I have a 2013 Mazda 3 and have never had a problem. My husband however has a 2017 Chevy Cruze and if his fob dies then he can't start his car.
The 3rd car presented here, the Ford Focus, was actually not crap it's just not really the taste of US citizens. I would buy it the manual transmission.
Still have our ‘12 SE with the 5speed. About 170k and the thing has been a champ. Still going. Agree with your comment. Manual tranny has been bulletproof. Good car.
I've driven lots of compact cars with automatic transmissions over the years. Always test driving before I buy a new one. I always end up with the manual. Now, it's hard to find a M transmission. That's progress (?), for you.
Love you, Scotty and we are often on the same page. My current driver is a 2003 Infiniti QX4 with all the bells and whistles. Low miles, the wife and I took it from WA to AZ last year and back no problem. This year we are going to Mt. Rushmore, Devils' Tower, and Deadwood, SD all on the same trip. I have absolutely no reservations it will do this one easily.
The Ford Focus is one of the best economy cars ever made. The high performance version is legendary in Rally Sport races. Dual clutches used to only be available in high end sports cars.
The best thing you will do to your car, is changing the coolant in the right time, to save the head gasket and the engine. Specially if it has a manual transmission which will last forever.
My son bought a 2006 Ford Focus as a junior in high school. He 29 years old now and the car still runs very good with 160 K on it. 5 speed and a fun car to drive. Only things that needed replacement so far is the alternator, struts and brakes. Guess he got lucky.
I own an Audi A3 and it’s been great, smoother than any vehicle I have driven before, good gas mileage. I take care of it so I haven’t had any problems with the vehicle. U can buy a Toyota and never need to do work on it, but it’s also a slower and less smooth ride
1) People who have money to just buy them and get new ones after 100k miles 2) People who don’t have money but buy them anyway to keep up with group #1.
Both of my fusions were built in Mexico. I had the 2010 with the ubiquitous 3.5 v6 with the Internal water pump. Sold it at 93k right before the pump went. I lucked out was a great car. Also had a 2017 energi plug in. I lucked out on that one too.
Scotty is not wrong about Audis. My brother had an 86 Audi 5000s. He had to take a total loss on the car and it's not surprising to see Audis are continuing their tradition of non-excellence.
Note to viewers , just because you can afford to buy the German car doesn't mean you can afford to maintain the car , they are not for poor people , never buy a german car from somebody who doesn't manage much money
Dunno what you're on about, had a 1991 900 turbo with 210k miles and just sold last year my 2011 93 twin turbo with 225k on it. Very little bother with either
There’s lemons with every car manufacturer. I own a 2018 Audi A6 w 80k and have never had a problem, I keep it serviced every year and it is the best car I’ve ever owned. Except Toyota I would buy this over most.
I owned the 2000 3door hatchback. I ordered it Brand new. I had 14 recalls on it. It was a Manual 5speed Transmission. I had all the recalls done and sold it in 2005.😆
My 2000 Ford Focus left me stranded twice both times for the same reason. The ignition key got stuck in the ignition and wouldn't turn. First time Ford replaced it for free. Second time I paid through the nose. That was the last time I bought a tin-box-on-wheels from Ford.
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A common problem with them. Pretty easy to replace yourself. Just a few screws. Takes 15 minutes.
Volkswagen and Audi are supposed to be the same thing. But every audi ive ever seen was a total lemon. My mother still has her 2001 volkswagen beatle with the turbo. Its sitting at 230k miles last time I checked. She's yet to have any major issues.
I've had 4 VWs throughout my life time. All ran extremely well and no major problems, however, I was religious when it came to maintenance and took them to the dealership. More expensive, but in the long run it kept them going. I suspect that most of the Audi horror stories are about used Audis where the previous customers did not want to dish out the money to keep them running properly. The repairs are indeed expensive, but necessary. If you are going to buy a luxury car, you have to prepare for the higher cost of maintenance. If you can't handle that, then go with a VW....but still keep up with the maintenance, it's just less costly. If you are going to buy a used luxury auto. Don't buy unless you have complete records for maintenance.
Nothing wrong with Porsche, they are really well built and much more reliable than Audi and VW, even though they're owned by same parent company, Porsche is actually the 9th most reliable car brand in the world after the Japanese brands according to Consumer Reports.
Scotty's client: Hey can you fix my car? I love it and want it to work again. Scotty sets up camera, stares at it and says: Let me tell you about this pile of junk. 😂
The key fob has a key blade for accessing your trunk and doors. Most luxury cars require an agm battery, and this person installed a never start from walmart. If your battery goes in the trunk, then don’t forget to hook up the vent hose and cap. They go on either side, and they keep sulfuric acid fumes from filling the car.
I had a 2011 A4 but with a 2.0 TDI. Bought it used from Germany, it was a really good reliable car, had it for 4 years, never had any major issues, swirl flaps threw the check engine light but I got that sorted, other than that not a single problem with the engine.
My experiences with Dodge/Chrysler cars built since about 1990 or so is that no matter how much you maintain them or baby them they will still be unreliable and fall apart on you. They just use a lot of cheaply made components. I know people that have owned the 200C and that thing was flagrantly unreliable. Now in case you are one that claims you have one with the 2.4 with 500,000 miles and it's been a jewel to own for one I don't really believe you and two you are the 1 in 1 million that just got very lucky.
I have a 2013 chrysler 200 with the v6...have about 190,000 miles on it, all Ive done is maintenance and changed the oil cooler about 4 months ago, and I had to replace the AC compressor last year....has been running great besides that since I got it 9 yrs ago I must be lucky so far
i bought a 2010 audi A5 new, dumped $5k in various repairs. i like the way it drives, functions, fits. i knew it would be something of a money pit when i bought it.
I bought a certified 2006 Audi A3 hatch in 2007. Then, I bought a 2017 certified Audi A4 in 2018. Both cars are still running great, and are a lot more fun to drive than any Japanese car I've owned. Both Audis had 2.0 ltr turbos and Dual Clutch transmissions.
I had a Ford focus 2015. Liked how it drove but then such an issue happened I just traded it in. Now I drive a Mazda 3 2017. So far it is strong and zippy.
The Audi engineers were actually brilliant. They put the larger battery in the trunk for better weight distribution and to open up more space under the hood for other components, and made it very easy to still have battery terminal access under the hood via the alternate battery terminals. He should have put a brand new battery into it but he didn’t and then he complained a lot. The engine might have been locked up but that was probably due to poor maintenance. If you take care of Audi’s they run great and that’s a testament to their precise engineering, which makes them a dream to drive and to look at. (Proud S5 owner by the way, and yes they are expensive but who cares they are awesome cars).
If Audi was that concerned about weight distribution than why is the engine mounted as far forward as physically possible?? In fact for best handling the weight should be closest to the centre of the car….. mounting the battery in the trunk to compensate for the engine hugging the front bumper is not necessarily a good solution!!
@@henktulp4400 Because Audis are all-wheel drive and that takes priority over weight and balance. But after that, they did everything they could to balance the car, and still almost did at around 55/45%.
I work just 3 months at a repair shop as an apprenticeship and all i can say is that German cars are the worst and most complex to fix starting from the simplest things like removing a wheel... Also they are very unreliable today a Bmw arrived with the time chain snapped with only 79000kms... Japanese cars for life! Once i am done with the apprenticeship i will go to a garage that only works with Japanese brands
I have a 2008 A4 ----- MANUAL Front Wheel Drive. Still have it. Burns no oil and gets 500+ miles per tankful. No problems, period. Yes, it's a PIA to change the oil (cartridge) but that's all.
The Ford Powershift DCT was a dry design, where the clutches did not get bathed in oil. As they wore, the material had nowhere to go but gather at the bottom and on sections of the plates. This caused massive grabbing and slipping issues. This would happen as soon as 15k miles after the "repair" because it was just a bad design.
Yeah. Ford knew about the transmission issues before the Focus and Fiesta even went on sale to the public. Apparently, they had no transmission to replace the Powershift DCT, because it was specifically designed by Getrag to fit in the Focus/Fiesta (either that, or the Focus/Fiesta were designed with only enough space for the Powershift DCT).I suppose Ford thought they could fix the transmission issues somewhere down the road, via recalls. Or maybe they just thought, 'Screw the customers'. Anyway, none of the fixes Ford tried worked, because the Powershift is just an inherently bad design, like you said.
@@thehighllama8101 For a few years, the dealers got away with “here’s a firmware update” and then send you off with instructions to drive and let it “learn” again.
My 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 with a 2.0 Zetec with a normal automatic transmission was pretty solid. They have a Fail-Safe cooling system where two cylinders go down to act as cooling pumps if the car overheats. The other 2 cylinders move the car to safety. I wouldn't mind another one with manual.
I don't know what they do with the cars but my brother got $10,800 when they bought his car back. It had 105,000 approx. miles. I still have my 2014 Ford Focus and we had the clutches and starter replaced December 2022 with 176,000 miles. It has been a great car other than the clutch replacement. The new transmission is so tight and shifts so good it feels like a brand new vehicle. Engine doesn't burn or leak any oil.
Good point about the fords,manual transmission is the best option, Americans love automatics, Computers are the problem with all cars, computer says no,car don't go, I laugh when people rave about their new car and all its electric gadgets, then humidity,damp cold etc eats into the connections ,then the wallet gets empty, there's a lot to said for a Micra!
My first car was a ‘95 Chrysler Concorde and a piece of junk was that! Mechanical problems, weather proofing issues, computer problems and only had 166 hp!! I now drive a Lincoln TownCar that has 239 hp and couldn’t be happier.
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Your roast of Audi was so awesome 😎
Indeed! What happened to all the Ford buy backs!!?
Now if they only keep the manual alive.😅
I like how you added the taco bell and chihuahuas😂
@scottykilmer - subbed because of the Audi roast. You’re right about everything in this video, not that you need me to tell you that. Audi fanbois are mad as hell in the comments 🎉😂 24k gold.
Little known fact that 90% of Audi’s are still on the road with the other 10% actually made it to their destination.
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Wonder where you got that figure? I have a friend who runs a garage and I often see Audi's and other European cars sitting around needing repairs.
@@ababner317 I guess you didn't get the joke.
That Audi with the battery in the trunk with no manual trunk release is one of the dumbest things I’ve ever seen
I've seen it in a Genesis, as well. Dumbest thing ever, I agree.
Wanna see something dumber?
Go to an Audi dealer and check out the dude driving a new one off the lot.
@@residentpotato6023😂
@@residentpotato6023Even dumber than that is the one buying it later second hand.
They fixed it 2 years later. This was a 1 off
I'd rather buy 1000 pounds of butter to grease myself good so I can slide down the road to work just to avoid audi.
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@jukeboxjuice Your comment has KILLED ME!! OMG I’ve laughed til I, never mind you don’t need to know that part. HILARIOUS!! Thank You! I really needed this today!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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had to pause the video to finish laughing at this one. LOL
Man you make me laugh but yeah Manny cars not only Audi are trash nowadays they good only when they are brand new and some of them not even good brand new
That Audi said Audios amigo.
Haha!
I heard Audi had a car marketed to coyboys.... the Audi Pardner :-)
Lol never thought of it that way.
@@jimsteele9261 LOL LOL LOL Good One!
That Audi is an easy fix but you have to know what to do with it,,, basic mechanics can’t diagnose that
Who accepts a car as debt settlement without checking out it's true value?
Does his mother know he is out?
Checking its value ? ? How about checking it runs !!
@@derekallen3979 Exactly my point about it's "true" value.
The brand Audi must have got to him. Poor bloke.
Old school bartering....
I need some drywall work done.... will pay in chicken eggs and garden vegetables :)
I think most people at the beginning they are naive and I fell for that myself one time I bought a car and the car didn't even run by the guy that sell it to me he said it's only a small detail and it's going to be good car and I got it I trust the guy well I learned my lesson if the car doesn't run don't buy it unless you bought it for junkyard price
Owned an Audi Q7. I became a baby sitter for the vehicle. Spent a great amount of time driving to the dealer for service. Computer was a mess, hard acceleration turning left caused a stall. Battery was under the drivers seat in a well. My wallet fell to the floor and bounced into the well. Impossible to retrieve. Called dealership and was told they employed a contortionist mechanic capable of doing the deed. He did but shows how often some such bounce occurred. Worst so called luxury vehicle I ever owned.
Had a one with the Duel clutch jerkeleptic transmission.
@@raylocke282 I could have gone on for thousands of words. If you decide on Audi lease DON’T BUY. Thanks for your comment perhaps we can save a few people.
Actual luxury cars are Toyotas and Hondas, they just run and nothing goes wrong, electrical or mechanical.
So someone really f'd his own car up, but it's Audis fault. Logic.
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When Lee Iacocca left as the head of Chrysler, it went from Mopar to Nopar. He had a Master Degree in Engineering. As with other American companies, when they stopped hiring engineers to run the companies, to hiring those with Business Degrees, they all went to crap.
Lee Iacocca made nothing but junk vehicles while he was at Chrysler
The entire ruling wing of the CCP is made of technocrats and engineers.........be very afraid.
BEAN COUNTERS will destroy the world
@@kresstekSaved the company though.
Iacocca gave us the K car and minivans. He deserves his very own circle in Hell.
I worked at An Audi/VW dealership as a mechanic for years and ironically we had more problems with Audis than the lower priced VWs. Thats one reason why you hear more fans of VW than you do Audi.
In the UK, the focus is a good car. As long as you avoid the 1 litre petrol. Most cars here are manuals. Service them, and they last.
I test drove about 3 Ford Focuses and they all had transmission problems. One shuddered under acceleration like it was going to fall apart, another one made a horrible crunching noise and I forget what was wrong with the third one. Then I Googled Ford Focus transmission problems and found out about the inherently fault-prone dual clutch tranny. So I test drove a Mazda3 SP25, it was smooth and quiet and fun to drive. Still have it today, brilliant little car.
ecoboom wet belts
Same with Audi, there's plenty of them in Europe and they all drive well if properly maintained.
My neighbours had focus first generation, for about 10 years, it was reliable, dont know about knew ones...
Some 7 years ago we were vacationing in Germany. I was surprised to learn most cars driven there (Mercedes included) were manual transmissions, notably the taxis. .
I had two Audi’s … learned on my second one. Got me Toyota and never been happier
I had a used 1988 Audi 5000 turbo for a while. The 5-cylinder engine and the turbo were bulletproof. Almost everything else broke, notably the automatic transmission.
If you're happier driving a Toyota than an Audi, you can't afford a good Audi.
@@thockslol no
@@thocks even rich people in dubai uses toyota land cruiser
@@alanbragais7736 Dubai is hell covered in gold dust
I paid $26k for my tdi. Sold it back to them with 75k miles on for $25k after diesel gate
Man I wish I could get a TDI
@richardcoakley5920 they are probably still at the vw dealers. Google them or check the dealers. BUT check to make sure you have an auto repair shop that can fix it if needed. In my area, only the vw dealer would touch it. No other local shop knew how to work on it. It was far and away the best car I have driven in 27 years. Oh and finding the special oil you are supposed to use was hard too and way more expensive
@@ryanbrandt5404 lol, only in america. Here in europe even the most retarded mechanic knows how to repair that POS
@@richardcoakley5920I have one. 2014 TDI. Paid 10k for it with 45k miles in 2019. Has a 6 speed manual too. It was a great buy considering I bought it after they fixed the emissions crap. Tbh, I’m just gonna take all that emissions crap once the car is old enough to not need that inspection where I live
@@richardcoakley5920 Both of my VW's are TDI's. Best VW's ever made. Unfortunately, you will never see any of them on the US market again.
0:00 Audi A4
6:36 Chrysler 200
13:52 Ford Focus
Thanks
The other vid he was talking about the Saturn and a brand new Volkswagen Jetta.
My Chrysler 200 went past 100,000 and no major repair and still going strong. It's my favorite car.
I had an Audi A6 3.0T, and the reason I sold it was because the dealer's service team I'd used for 5 years fell away. I had 2 guys I got a long with, and always gave me a break on parts and maintenance. Got a few free oil changes. Always sung their praises. I drove across the country in that car without issue. It's a space ship. After a point though I got new people and it was clear the magic that was there was gone. They charged me 900 to fix a tail light, only to ask for another 2000 to fix the other part for the same issue. Fishing for service charges. Mechanically the Supercharged V6 was great. It went 0-60 in 5.2 and if I trailed on the highway I got 38 mpg one time, normally around 33mpg. It was a nice clean car the whole time I had it, and I would buy it again if I found a better service center. Germans have electrical issues, but that's not unique to audi, that's BMW, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, KTM, all of them. People get audis and then don't service them, then they cry they don't work.
Agreed most people do not do proper maintenance to German cars,,they run them into the ground and then just trade them in or sell them
@@kresstek No, German cars stop working on their own. You don't get to blame lack of maintenance on failing starters and tie rod bearings at less than 100k miles. They are no more reliable than American brands or kia. However, what's sad is kia actually has better reliability than BMW or VW. IF KIA cars weren't freaking death traps, I'd probably drive one if I couldn't get my hands on a Honda. BMW abandoned actual reliability 25+ years ago just like the American brands did.
@@masonreppeto882As a German I drive mostly European cars.
Got a 2006 VW Golf in 2014 with 20.000 miles .. with PROPER maintenance it run till 2022 to 200.000 miles .. but well it was Diesel ;p
As a retired UK mechanic, I can say that I hated VW Audi.
I'd recommend taking the bus
Except if it's the old 1.9 TDI. Noisy and harsh, but incredibly reliable.
You're talking to americans here, the broken down audi is probably more reliable than american public transportation 🤣
@@ionoma3418 and american brand cars 😅. But any audi or vx before 2015 have problems bc there systeam were new.
Taking the bus would be great... but this is the US. We're as car-dependent as it gets, lol
@@valiantviktor true 🤣 but I feel like cars with the push start always have problem versus key cars.
"I guess they didn't want anybody to see all the plastic crap underneath, so they covered it up with another piece of plastic crap! Uh, ha ha ha!" I am officially DEAD, ROFL, LMMFAO! WOW! 🤣😂
Awesome!
The truth is that Audi would be up and running for less than 100 bucks… but basic mechanics can’t diagnose
@@kresstekI don’t think you can repair locked up engine for 100 bucks.
@@27calgary1 that's not a locked up engine that's a starter not working on a vw audi product
@@27calgary1 After owning two I'm very familiar with the problems they give. When the starter goes bad you can't turn the engine without disconnecting the starter. WVAUDI products are built differently. Most mechanics don't understand them.
Thank you Scott for what you do. Very much appreciated.
USER BEWARE! When taking your junky car to Scotty, *Whatever you say can and will be used against you in a future video to call you stupid for buying that vehicle* 😂
And he doesn’t censor the license plates so people will know it’s your car
@@hgonz14 He will only give credit if it’s a Toyota regardless of the condition. Haha!
Well he is right
@@isaac198428 Does he know the 2016 up Toyota's are now powered by BMW Engines
@@mt5144 Get your facts correct. That's only the new Supra.
I am an Aussie who owns a 2015 ford focus sport made in Thailand of all places and would you believe it has never given me an ounce of trouble. Not a rattle or squeak has been a great car just the usual battery and tyre replacement.
Manual?
I'm Italian and bought a 2018 Ford C-Max with a 1,5 litre Ford diesel engine and robotized transmission. The transmission was replaced 2 years ago with 160'000 km, now the car has 245'000 km and it's going ok, the engine Is still running ok and never had an issue, not the smallest problems in more than 6 years.
My Ford Ranger was also built in Thailand. It never put a foot wrong.
Sorry mate, im from Australia as well and bought an auto focus and had plenty of trouble with the auto im afraid. FORD was truly dreadful to deal with in the early days of this auto saga, so much so i even went to head office in Richmond Melbourne to complaim. A FORD will never darken my driveway again, such a crappy company regarding aftersales support.
This makes me feel good about driving my 1988 S10 - 2.5L Iron Duke, 5-Speed Manual, no-Power anything.
I have a 99 S10 Blazer, feel the same, keeping it 4 evva
I owned 2 Chevy S10's, both 2.5L, 5 speed power nothing. Loved them dearly. Filled the (short) box with as much firewood as possible and it hauled it 23miles no problem. Great little truck. Both 1991 models. Owned a Ford Ranger with a 2.0L...gutless P.O.S. even though it was a 5 speed. Wrecking yards wouldn't sell me a replacement engine when mine blew...they were notorious...Ford. They circle the problem, at least.
Chevy... the company that could NOT make a durable small car! (By themselves - Velga, Chevette.) So theyu torpedoed Toyota's assistance (1986 Nova.) And Suzuki's assistance (1991 Geo Metro.). Finally set up a separate company & just COULD NOT keep their mitts off (2007 Saturn Ion.) I own all three, but no thanks to Giant Mistake.
That Audi... All that air bobbles in the rear window film already tells me its a neglected vehicle.... no need to even know what kind of a vehicle it is. But, hey, a locked-up engine won't be burning any oil --- LOL !
That’s not a locked engine that’s a bad starter. Scotty did not know that . Scotty is a dunce when it comes to German cars. That a quick fix.
The rear window film looks like a home job.
And this is why I follow your channel Scotty. You are on top of everything and you are very honest. This definitely saves the millions of us that may be are watching your channel tons of money.
Thank you,
John in Erie Pennsylvania
What was wrong with having Keys for The Door, Ignition and Trunk?
There was nothing wrong with a lot of things, but they figured they would "innovate" and charge us extra for crap that breaks.
They could cost a few extra dollars to include at the factory.
I think 2 things: 1. motorists are getting more and more lazy, and 2; super cheap to make and then charge customer a fortune for it, just like all the sensors all over modern cars.
Only thing I don’t like about my truck is the push to start but you can’t have everything. Still has a hidden key slot to start it with as well as hidden slots in the handles and the tail gate to unlock it with the key.
It's all about weight reduction 😂😂😂
Be carful with 2006 ford taurus. I am a mechanic and I can count how many time I fixed it. I bought it in 2022 and I change the alternator, starter, fuel filter, was leaking transmission oil which I fixed , it’s currently leaking very badly the power steering oil, then I already change many many other things like fuel pump, tooooo much other thing… I paid $2000 for it and already spend more than $3000, if I change the power steering oil pump I will sell it fast and cheap. I won’t never buy a ford again in my life
Good man. Say no to Ford
Me with a crown Vic 🧍🏾♂️
Try that power steering stop leak or power steering fluid for pumps that are already leaking. They have seal swell agents that swell the pump shaft seals.
The Audi car episode is a Scotty classic.
Wife purchased a 2015 Ford Focus before meeting me... had Ford buy it back as a lemon and bought a 2020 Toyota Avalon with the money 😂 Had to have the transmission repaired at 36,000 miles on the Ford... one repair of many. The dealership mechanic tried telling me the shaking was normal with the dual clutch transmission... what a joke.
Ford=FixOnceRepairDaily. “””FoundOnRoadDead””””…. As reported in UK Spannering Magazine!
As always, your videos are both entertaining and informative.
Audi:Absolutely Useless Driving Implement! BMW: Big Money Wasted!
AMG
All Money Gone
Mercedes(Money) Benz(Burner)
Bust My Wallet
Bavarian Manure Wagon
European make cars suck.
@@Argedis
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It’s funny to hear Chrysler accused of putting form over function. Time was, Chrysler was the engineer’s company.
Yeah... I think that changed in the mid 70s.
Yeah his dad was wrong about old Chryslers.
pre 1975 chrysler were not bad cars had the best automatic transmissions.
@@joeslish-p1p indeed. They were excellent. Chrysler didn’t begin to decline until bombarded by irrational implementation of Federal safety and emission laws, kind of like how Ford and GM are being beaten down now by “green” EV requirements.
Now that's some interesting information I didn't know
Audi has 2 big connections under the hood for jump starting, so you don’t need to go to the trunk - only if you’re sure that you’ve got a battery at all. Also on some models there’s still a key hole on the trunk next to the opening switch, so you can open it if the battery totally dies, and the key is hidden in the key fob
no one will know the special ocnnections that Audi made lol.
I love Scotty’s sense of humor and agree with him about all of these cars!
I had a 2004 Audi A6. At 100 k kilometers the transmission gave out. Sold it. Then being a glutton for punishment I got a 2012 Audi Q5. At 100 k kilometers a piston went out of whack. Sold it. No mas.
Maybe maintain your car?
@@gullible119 Maybe maintain your mouth.
@@rodniki14 wOw epic comeback!! lel
The 4 rings of death
I love listening to this guy ….. always good information. Personally I just traded-in my 2008 Honda Accord for a 2024 Toyota Camry. I always buy my cars New and drive them for at least 12 years or longer, and that’s easy to do with Accords or Camry’s. I would never again own a GM, Ford or Chrysler (Stellantis).
Never have and never will buy GM . Junk.
Love ya Scotty but you are wrong about taking the engine apart to replace the oil sensor on the Chrysler 3.6. I have the exact engine and with the exact issue and bought the part for $30 and socket for $10 and was able to remove the bad sensor and replace without tearing apart the engine. 120,000 miles and that is the only engine issue I have had but don't ask about the tranny.
Scotty makes stuff up to prove his point pretty often. I've got the 2015 200C 3.6L AWD and while it's had its issues, every time Scotty talks about the car he says something flat out wrong
These are the BEST videos of the internet. Do you know how much money you can save by taking Scotty's advice?
Answer is a fortune!
The reasons for the battery placement in the trunk is (1) they will last much longer due to much lower temperature; (2) better weight distribution for safer handling. My 2018 Q5's battery is still good after 6.5 years; I bought it in 2017.
My 2013 X5 AGM battery is still great. Has never been replaced. Of course placed in the trunk.
My dad hada 1986 Chrysler Reliant K Car SE wagon 6 passenger had 4cyl 2.5L fuel injected 101 hp! Seemed to keep going! He gave it to me in grade 11 and i kept it a year then sold it.
After owning 3 Audis and a BMW thru the years Ive learned to never buy one thats not under warranty!
That said, they are very luxurious and very very fun to drive.
Garbage
Rolling piles of junk
At a high cost 😅😅
They don't build BMW or Mercedes like they used to 40 years ago. The quality is in the toilet. These car manufacturers are always getting bailed out and continue to put crap on the roads. In my opinion, these auto makers are frauds.
@davidhelton9698 They rely on their badges to sell their products. They can put a badge on a cardboard box, and people will think it's great. They are fun to drive, I'll give them that.
So you like to waste money…brilliant!
Honestly the way things are today if my honda accord takes a dump I'm going to buy an old carburetor car that is completely restored. Something that parts are available for. Something I can work on.
I'm still driving .my Ford f l50 Triton v 8 another l 25:42
Problem with older cars is they murder you in a low speed crash. Something you could walk away from in a newer car. Steering column shafted through drivers skull. Driver crushed into a mince meatball. Newer cars ~2010 can pass the small overlap crash test. Look up "small overlap crash test" for any car on youtube.
Isn't this older vid.- i think i watched it like a year ago..?
Yes😂
Maybe. Scotty seems younger here.
Scotty looks like fresh cucumber in this one but make no mistake he is old fart
I know somebody that had an Audi A4 who took good care of it. At 51K the timing belt broke on the freeway and she thought it just stalled. She went to start it again and it ruined the engine. The warranty ran out at 50K I believe. Her husband talked Audi into eating half of the repair costs. She sold the car and never bought another Audi. I wondering if the timing belt broke on the one you have there.
What gave it away to know it’s a POS is the bubble tint in the rear window
I used to have an 05 A4, biggest waste of money I ever had
Oh, What engine did it have? 2.0 TFSI?
Scotty, That beauty cover on the engine you complain about does have
a function. It is there to shield the hood from the high heat of the engine which
over time causes the paint on the hood to fail prematurely. Years ago, instead of the
beauty cover, they used to have an insulation pad attached to the hood which
was usually about a 1" thick piece of fiberglass insulating material.
We need more Scottys in the world. This man is an automobile savant. Keep up the good work man ❤️❤️❤️
He's a Toyota salesman.
Because he bought a Toyota and a Lexus. He found them to be reliable and not a nightmare to maintain or repair. He's just passing on his experience. I don't believe he's cashing checks from Toyota.
He just told you that you have to remove the engine on a 2013 Chrysler 200. There are videos all over Utoob showing that NOT to be true. Here is one showing how to replace the oil sensor on that exact year and model he states CANNOT be replaced without removing the engine. Search Utoob for this video: "2013 Chrysler 200 engine 3.6 vvt oil pressure sensor replace".
All the "savant" had to do was Google it.
I once got a Mazda loaner. The remote went dead. Guess what? No keyhole anywhere. A hop, skip, and jump across town to buy a battery. Modern engineering.😢
Dump people should visit dealer instead on checking issues on Google...
I have Mazdas. The keys are hidden in the fobs.
@@DarkForce2024😮
@@DarkForce2024 Right. I have a 2013 Mazda 3 and have never had a problem. My husband however has a 2017 Chevy Cruze and if his fob dies then he can't start his car.
@@jackiem9460
In some cases like my Nissans you need to touch the start button with the FOB while pressing the button in those cases.
run away from used luxury euro cars bmw audi merc unless you want to spend a fortune trying to fix one
Why used luxury euro cars ? If you have a enough money, you will buy a new Audi/BMW/Merc, For any issuses, car is cover with waranty for next 5 year.
So someone really f'd his own car up, but it's Audis fault. Logic.
The 3rd car presented here, the Ford Focus, was actually not crap it's just not really the taste of US citizens. I would buy it the manual transmission.
Still have our ‘12 SE with the 5speed. About 170k and the thing has been a champ. Still going. Agree with your comment. Manual tranny has been bulletproof. Good car.
Yes, the manual transmission was not bad. It was the automatics that sucked.
how did Audi made it to Scotty without any battery?
It was towed, I think.
engine is seized so Audi must be towed
I've driven lots of compact cars with automatic transmissions over the years. Always test driving before I buy a new one. I always end up with the manual. Now, it's hard to find a M transmission. That's progress (?), for you.
Get one from Europe, you still have 90% manual here.
Love you, Scotty and we are often on the same page. My current driver is a 2003 Infiniti QX4 with all the bells and whistles. Low miles, the wife and I took it from WA to AZ last year and back no problem. This year we are going to Mt. Rushmore, Devils' Tower, and Deadwood, SD all on the same trip. I have absolutely no reservations it will do this one easily.
Always ❤ your real straight talk & insights on cars! Thank you!
The Ford Focus is one of the best economy cars ever made. The high performance version is legendary in Rally Sport races. Dual clutches used to only be available in high end sports cars.
The best thing you will do to your car, is changing the coolant in the right time, to save the head gasket and the engine. Specially if it has a manual transmission which will last forever.
How many miles is the right time?
My son bought a 2006 Ford Focus as a junior in high school. He 29 years old now and the car still runs very good with 160 K on it. 5 speed and a fun car to drive. Only things that needed replacement so far is the alternator, struts and brakes. Guess he got lucky.
Auto is the problem, the manual is fine 😂
The Focus was a pretty decent vehicle before the dual clutch automatic.
Why do people pay all of that money for junk? Audis, Mercedes…..those are the worst in my opinion
Status
Wanna be big shots
Or the god awful Range Rovers, the trophy wife status pos of choice. Everytime I see one I laugh
I own an Audi A3 and it’s been great, smoother than any vehicle I have driven before, good gas mileage. I take care of it so I haven’t had any problems with the vehicle. U can buy a Toyota and never need to do work on it, but it’s also a slower and less smooth ride
1) People who have money to just buy them and get new ones after 100k miles
2) People who don’t have money but buy them anyway to keep up with group #1.
With the Audi A4/A5 pull out the keyblade from fob insert into the upside down manual keylock located above the rear plate (hidden) turn open trunk
when I traded in my 2013 Focus for a 2015 Fusion, the dealership told me that the Focus was going to Mexico
Both of my fusions were built in Mexico. I had the 2010 with the ubiquitous 3.5 v6 with the Internal water pump. Sold it at 93k right before the pump went. I lucked out was a great car. Also had a 2017 energi plug in. I lucked out on that one too.
Funny thing is I sold a 5 speed 2009 focus to an "international" fellah and it was going to make its way south of the border eventually.
Running any car without oil will cause an engine to lock up.
I have a vw passat with the same 2.0 engine and 180k miles still Running strong.
My 2010 Tacoma at 220k still feels like new.
And it will continue to feel new for a very long time. Change your oil frequently and you’re golden for many years.
Well Toyota is an actual luxury brand unlike lots of Euroshit.
Scotty is not wrong about Audis. My brother had an 86 Audi 5000s. He had to take a total loss on the car and it's not surprising to see Audis are continuing their tradition of non-excellence.
Great video good information,Thankyou love your videos
Note to viewers , just because you can afford to buy the German car doesn't mean you can afford to maintain the car , they are not for poor people , never buy a german car from somebody who doesn't manage much money
Never buy a car with zeros for a hood badge. There just one step ahead of a Saab
Very good point. 4 o's is a very good sign that it's going to be a lawn ornament soon
Dunno what you're on about, had a 1991 900 turbo with 210k miles and just sold last year my 2011 93 twin turbo with 225k on it. Very little bother with either
There’s lemons with every car manufacturer. I own a 2018 Audi A6 w 80k and have never had a problem, I keep it serviced every year and it is the best car I’ve ever owned. Except Toyota I would buy this over most.
Saabs were fantastic cars. Well ahead of their time.
I had a Saab 9-3 Tdi saloon & it was fast, reliable & never had any major problems with. Sold it cos I got a company car. Still miss it.
I owned the 2000 3door hatchback.
I ordered it Brand new.
I had 14 recalls on it.
It was a Manual 5speed Transmission.
I had all the recalls done and sold it in 2005.😆
My 2000 Ford Focus left me stranded twice both times for the same reason. The ignition key got stuck in the ignition and wouldn't turn. First time Ford replaced it for free. Second time I paid through the nose. That was the last time I bought a tin-box-on-wheels from Ford.
A common problem with them. Pretty easy to replace yourself. Just a few screws. Takes 15 minutes.
The ignition issue wasn't a bad repair to do on the old Focus. Oh the memories.
If you are looking for an used A4 look somewhere past 2012 as the oil burning issues have been resolved.
Volkswagen and Audi are supposed to be the same thing. But every audi ive ever seen was a total lemon. My mother still has her 2001 volkswagen beatle with the turbo. Its sitting at 230k miles last time I checked. She's yet to have any major issues.
Totally agree . our household has 2 VWs ( 2017 and 2019) models and with all maintenance up to date, run like champs at 130k and 70k respectively.
I've had 4 VWs throughout my life time. All ran extremely well and no major problems, however, I was religious when it came to maintenance and took them to the dealership. More expensive, but in the long run it kept them going. I suspect that most of the Audi horror stories are about used Audis where the previous customers did not want to dish out the money to keep them running properly. The repairs are indeed expensive, but necessary. If you are going to buy a luxury car, you have to prepare for the higher cost of maintenance. If you can't handle that, then go with a VW....but still keep up with the maintenance, it's just less costly.
If you are going to buy a used luxury auto. Don't buy unless you have complete records for maintenance.
I thought for sure Kia was going to in there.
Scotty I am not much of a car guy but your videos are SO ENTERTAINING! 😂😂😂😂
If I was a car exec and my brand got called a clunker on Scotty's channel, I'd find a new career.
Porsche and Audi are basically LUXURY version of Volkswagon.....Stay away from these brands....😢
Nothing wrong with Porsche, they are really well built and much more reliable than Audi and VW, even though they're owned by same parent company, Porsche is actually the 9th most reliable car brand in the world after the Japanese brands according to Consumer Reports.
Definitely a POC that Audi, poor guy certainly "sucked in", but, hey, "you pays your money and takes your chances" with some of these vehicles.
Some guy named Richy once said: AUDI, Always Under Diagnostic or Inspection
Always Undress During Intercourse
Or BMW Bring My Wallet
That Audi situation is an example of being part of a “trial of the century”.
Scotty's client: Hey can you fix my car? I love it and want it to work again.
Scotty sets up camera, stares at it and says: Let me tell you about this pile of junk.
😂
Man, you are a hoot! I used to listen to Car Talk every Sunday morning on my way to work. You, my friend, are a ONE-MAN Car Talk!
The key fob has a key blade for accessing your trunk and doors. Most luxury cars require an agm battery, and this person installed a never start from walmart. If your battery goes in the trunk, then don’t forget to hook up the vent hose and cap. They go on either side, and they keep sulfuric acid fumes from filling the car.
Buy diesel Audi. 2.0tdi or 3.0tdi. Don’t buy little turbo engines.
I had a 2011 A4 but with a 2.0 TDI. Bought it used from Germany, it was a really good reliable car, had it for 4 years, never had any major issues, swirl flaps threw the check engine light but I got that sorted, other than that not a single problem with the engine.
Tdis are really good and reliable, petrols are the opposite
Tdi are the greatest engines ever
To be fair the last owner probably ruined the car. Didn't change the oil.
My experiences with Dodge/Chrysler cars built since about 1990 or so is that no matter how much you maintain them or baby them they will still be unreliable and fall apart on you. They just use a lot of cheaply made components. I know people that have owned the 200C and that thing was flagrantly unreliable. Now in case you are one that claims you have one with the 2.4 with 500,000 miles and it's been a jewel to own for one I don't really believe you and two you are the 1 in 1 million that just got very lucky.
I have a 2013 chrysler 200 with the v6...have about 190,000 miles on it, all Ive done is maintenance and changed the oil cooler about 4 months ago, and I had to replace the AC compressor last year....has been running great besides that since I got it 9 yrs ago I must be lucky so far
I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for the video uploads
i bought a 2010 audi A5 new, dumped $5k in various repairs. i like the way it drives, functions, fits. i knew it would be something of a money pit when i bought it.
I bought a certified 2006 Audi A3 hatch in 2007. Then, I bought a 2017 certified Audi A4 in 2018. Both cars are still running great, and are a lot more fun to drive than any Japanese car I've owned. Both Audis had 2.0 ltr turbos and Dual Clutch transmissions.
Very helpful Scotty!
I had a Ford focus 2015. Liked how it drove but then such an issue happened I just traded it in. Now I drive a Mazda 3 2017. So far it is strong and zippy.
Scotty is going to need Secret Service protection 😂
I don't even have a vehicle but it is a pleasure to watch your show man!
The Audi engineers were actually brilliant. They put the larger battery in the trunk for better weight distribution and to open up more space under the hood for other components, and made it very easy to still have battery terminal access under the hood via the alternate battery terminals. He should have put a brand new battery into it but he didn’t and then he complained a lot. The engine might have been locked up but that was probably due to poor maintenance. If you take care of Audi’s they run great and that’s a testament to their precise engineering, which makes them a dream to drive and to look at. (Proud S5 owner by the way, and yes they are expensive but who cares they are awesome cars).
If Audi was that concerned about weight distribution than why is the engine mounted as far forward as physically possible??
In fact for best handling the weight should be closest to the centre of the car….. mounting the battery in the trunk to compensate for the engine hugging the front bumper is not necessarily a good solution!!
@@henktulp4400
Because Audis are all-wheel drive and that takes priority over weight and balance. But after that, they did everything they could to balance the car, and still almost did at around 55/45%.
I work just 3 months at a repair shop as an apprenticeship and all i can say is that German cars are the worst and most complex to fix starting from the simplest things like removing a wheel... Also they are very unreliable today a Bmw arrived with the time chain snapped with only 79000kms... Japanese cars for life! Once i am done with the apprenticeship i will go to a garage that only works with Japanese brands
I have a 2008 A4 ----- MANUAL Front Wheel Drive.
Still have it. Burns no oil and gets 500+ miles per tankful. No problems, period.
Yes, it's a PIA to change the oil (cartridge) but that's all.
Older Audi models are OK. Not too complex to maintain (and to repair). They drive good.
@@stefan2796 I also went with the least complex model. Less to go wrong.
What you describe with the focus is, over-engineering. All the elctronic junk is creating rolling garbage not worth the money they're sold for.
The Ford Powershift DCT was a dry design, where the clutches did not get bathed in oil. As they wore, the material had nowhere to go but gather at the bottom and on sections of the plates. This caused massive grabbing and slipping issues. This would happen as soon as 15k miles after the "repair" because it was just a bad design.
Yeah. Ford knew about the transmission issues before the Focus and Fiesta even went on sale to the public. Apparently, they had no transmission to replace the Powershift DCT, because it was specifically designed by Getrag to fit in the Focus/Fiesta (either that, or the Focus/Fiesta were designed with only enough space for the Powershift DCT).I suppose Ford thought they could fix the transmission issues somewhere down the road, via recalls. Or maybe they just thought, 'Screw the customers'. Anyway, none of the fixes Ford tried worked, because the Powershift is just an inherently bad design, like you said.
@@thehighllama8101 For a few years, the dealers got away with “here’s a firmware update” and then send you off with instructions to drive and let it “learn” again.
My 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 with a 2.0 Zetec with a normal automatic transmission was pretty solid. They have a Fail-Safe cooling system where two cylinders go down to act as cooling pumps if the car overheats. The other 2 cylinders move the car to safety. I wouldn't mind another one with manual.
I had the same exact car and went just over 250k. It succumbed to rack and pinion failure and rust.
I don't know what they do with the cars but my brother got $10,800 when they bought his car back. It had 105,000 approx. miles. I still have my 2014 Ford Focus and we had the clutches and starter replaced December 2022 with 176,000 miles. It has been a great car other than the clutch replacement. The new transmission is so tight and shifts so good it feels like a brand new vehicle. Engine doesn't burn or leak any oil.
Good point about the fords,manual transmission is the best option, Americans love automatics, Computers are the problem with all cars, computer says no,car don't go, I laugh when people rave about their new car and all its electric gadgets, then humidity,damp cold etc eats into the connections ,then the wallet gets empty, there's a lot to said for a Micra!
Can't beat a British Leyland car 😅
My first car was a ‘95 Chrysler Concorde and a piece of junk was that! Mechanical problems, weather proofing issues, computer problems and only had 166 hp!! I now drive a Lincoln TownCar that has 239 hp and couldn’t be happier.