Why a Honda Lasts Forever (But I Bought a Mercedes)
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- Yep, Honda's are reliable cars. Honda engines are some of the most reliable and they're very different than some of the luxury car brands. That's why I'm showing you the differences between Honda and some other car brands. Today, it's Honda vs Mercedes and why these two car brands have very different vehicle reliability.
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The Honda's interior held up pretty well, considering the car is atleast 11 years old. Now imagine that Mercedes in 11 years...if it's on the road.
That’s true, the hard wearing. Materials ensures things don’t wear out
my honda with 200k miles on it does not burns OIL.
my hyundai with less 20k miles on it DO burns OIL
@@newchannel1220 some Hondas and Toyotas do burn oil tho and it’s unavoidable
My Honda Civic was burning quite a bit of oil from about 170k miles up, running greta otherwise but rusted out.
my w211 20 y old is a lot better than this 11 y old honda
The fact that this conversation even exists proves Hondas are world class engineered transportation.
Thanks
I don't fault anyone who buys a Benz or BMW, but I prefer reliability over status and luxury. It's a personal choice and no one should be judge for either.
Absolutely agree
I agree with you up to a point about the status and luxury aspect of the German brands but there is a distinct feel that these cars have which make them so satisfying to drive. I bought my first Benz (15 yr C300 )a month ago and it’s hardly a status symbol, as for luxury, it’s the basic model with no packages or options added to it when new. It’s got that old skool Mercedes luxury in terms of materials, feel and build quality, which I love.
I bought my bmw because it looks amazing drives so smooth and the underrated power bmw has in their cars I could care less what status I’m at I didn’t buy my car to impress anybody 😂
I met in the middle with a Mazda 3 that I have making 300 whp in AWD form.
@@jackpowell8155 Nice. Is it a manual?
My Civic has so far given me 5 1/2 trouble free years (my 5 Corvettes were a nightmare) Your opening motto Mark is what most of your subscribers believe. Unfortunately we have the eternal struggle to balance cost vs practicality & fun vs pedestrian.
Thanks for watching. Yes the balance is always a challenge and. Priorities are different for everyone
I personally find a lot of Honda models boring. That being said they really are well built cars. When you compare the build quality of the interior, sound dampened doors etc they are made a lot better than any other brand in their price point. The engines last forever if you keep up with proper maintenance.
nsx 😉
If reliable is boring, you need to reevaluate your priorities.
I own an R-type and modified the engine to take nitrox oxide.
Mercedes are more of a status symbol than the best engineered most reliable make. Most owners are probably going to lease and get a newer one once it gets old. Would be nice to see a TLX vs C-Class comparison.
That’s fair
Like it or not the future is in desposable cars. Mercedes is an eye into the future. There are many aspects to a Mercedes that make it a very nice thing to have (maybe not own) if you have spare money you don't need anymore
@InfiniteG or an Accord with a naturally aspirated 2.4L engine
Yeah TLX vs C-Class would be sweet
the bread and butter mercedes' like c200 or e300 are built to last. cab drivers in germany use e class diesels exclusively. i dont know what americans do to their cars, but in europe hondas are seen as pretty disposable whereas its common to see e classes hit 350000km
18 year old Mercedes SLK. Always garaged. I do my own maintenance, and do it on time or even before (like *COMPLETELY changing* the ATF every 40K). No major problems so far.
Nice
I just bought my first new Mercedes in 2023. I am glad to hear from you that with good maintenance, the car can last long. I hope that it is not because it is always in the garage.
@@MrRensan404 Do not for a second downplay the great affect that being garaged has on the life of a car! The condensation that forms overnight & clings to every surface (below and under the hood too!) is like being rained on every single day. Being garaged is the best favor you can ever do for your car.
@@Matt_from_Florida No, not downplaying at all keeping cars in a garage. What I am saying here is I have a 93 Toyota Previa at 280K miles and still runs to this day on an original engine, transmission, and drive train. I kept it in the garage. I hope that this will be the same case with the Mercedes that with proper maintenance, it will also last long.
@@MrRensan404 I personally don't know about the *very late-model Mercedes.* I only buy Mercedes with fully-electronic engine management (Bosch ME-Motronic) but before the added complications of dual turbos, direct injection, automatic start/stop systems, cylinder deactivation, electronic thermostats & generator management. Loosely these engines and model years:
M111 1998-2003 2.3
M119 1996-1999 4.2 5.0
M120 1996-2001 6.0
M112 1998-2015 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.7
M113 1998-2007 4.3 5.0 5.4
M272 2005-2017 2.5 3.0 3.5
M273 2006-2013 4.7 5.5
Different brands, different target market. Therefore different parameters. Just like when somebody questions why someone would dine in a fancy restaurant when you can fill yourself crazy in a cheaper buffet. But when you go to an expensive place, you not only go there to feed yourself but it’s the experience. If you can afford it, why not 😊
Very good explanation!
No, it's not that simple if you mean german=fancy restaurant and japanese = cheap buffet. Not at all.
Summary: "Life's too short to drive boring cars"
Indeed
A lot of Japanese brands last a really long time overall because they are not as high tech and over engineered like the German car brands are. Both the Japanese and Germans do make a lot of solid built engines and transmissions. The only unreliable weak point with the German car brands is that the rest of the vehicle is high maintenance with the overuse of high tech electronics, sensors, and the overuse of plastic engine cooling parts that would break when they are 5 to 8 years old from brand new. The monthly payments on a lot of the German car brands are much cheaper then a lot of the Japanese car brands. A lot of the German car brands lose their resale value so fast because a lot of people know that they cost a lot of money to maintain.
The brake and fuel lines don't rot out on the Japanese cars like they do on German and American cars.
Problem is that as a car enthusiast, other than a Civic Si or a Type R. Hondas car line up is a bit staid. Same with Acura.
That said I bought a WRX for my fun car and a 15 year C300 as my back up, run around car. The Mercedes is mechanically solid at 121k miles and still drives silky smooth, the exact opposite to the WRX which is tight, rowdy but satisfies that boy racer side of me.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing
2012 Acura TL. fwd. can't go wrong.
My Acura 07 TL Type S has 212,000 miles. I bought it new and have maintained it well. At 160,000 miles the trans was leaking badly due to seals and dealer replaced it with a remanufactured unit. I just had the rear main seal replaced including steering rack, Tie rods and lower ball joints. I didn't want to but I had no choice, for $30,000 I could get a used car with 40,000 miles, but decided not to. Vehicles are ridiculously priced
I have 2 1997 e320 for almost 7 years now, one drives from NJ to the Bronx mostly 7 days a week, hasn't cost me 3 grand yet. Also my 1995 c280 for about 6 years I bought with a busted head gasket and put more than 70 000 miles still driveable, my 2002 e320 is a dream to drive and so is my 1998 c280
any outgoing Mercedes model is better than their newest interior that debuted on the S class. the GLE/S and GLA are the last Mercedes models with great interiors. when it comes to the newest Hondas and Acuras, climate controls are not baked into the infotainment. Some may ridicule that as outdated, but real buttons make for the best climate controls
True
Great video. My Honda cross tour was trouble free. Had it 10 years. Not so much so with my Mercedes. Luxury, TD h and status aside, there’s a lot to be said for hassle free motoring.
You don't escape paying for a grenade design/build by dumping the grenade in 3-5 years before everything goes wrong - the marker knows what you are doing, and depreciation is waiting, or the depreciation has already been factored into the lease structure.
Indeed
Any car that’s properly maintained will last. That being said, the Benz demands much more of a commitment versus the Honda. I had a C-Class that was nice enough, but not enough to justify the price and added maintenance expense over say an Accord. I went back to Honda until I can comfortably afford an E-class or better (including maintenance).
True it’s really the whole package. Purchase, maintenance, repairs, insurance and even fuel
The seats are too firm in the C-Class Mercedes.
Went from owning a Mercedes to a Honda and couldn’t be happier.
Opposite for me.
Yea I hear you..... but I will still drive a Benz over any other carmaker.
One of your best videos yet. I agree with you. Life is to short to driver boring cars. I love my S550 and will keep going with Mercedes until I am 65 or older and only 52 now.. Any vehicle requires maintanace and Honda is no different. Just keep cars up to par and most will last a long time: even Mercedes. Diference is exactly what you pointed out: cost of maintaing each vehicle. Thanks for awesome video.
I still have an 05 Odyssey that I got new. Not only is it the most reliable care I've ever owned, but you can't beat the cost of repairs and maintenance. my 16 year-old now drives it, and we brought him home from the hospital in it after he was born.
That's a blessing to be able to pass a vehicle down to a loved one.
1.5 turbo Honda engines are not as bullet proof as their not turbo units.
for sure you are right
We all got 1.5L engines here if you buy brand new since 1.3L i-DSi and 1.3L i-VTEC phased out (except brand new 1.2L for Brio S, V and Brio RS).
I can attest. I own a honda stream 4wd 2009. The car is solid. Has a mileage of 250,000km and runs like its new. Maintenance a year cost around $300. Has 138hp. No stress in owning a honda.
From my experiences buying cars over the years....people seem to like Honda's around 1988 - 2005, when engineering was at it's best ( The Golden Years).
When Honda's Civic FN2 model was produced problems seemed to start!
I had a 2008 Accord coupe 6-6, it was okay, but the interior build quality couldn't hold a candle to the mid 90's Accords.
I love Hondas and I own it for over 13 years for the old model and the newer one just a few months ago. But in my opinion, if you want best of both worlds Luxury plus reliability get a Lexus.
Driving dynamics, luxury, looks. That's why you buy a German car. Honda's are dead reliable but to me incredibly boring.
I made the same mistake when I bought my Jag in 2007. I listened to my heart instead of my head.
My co-worker lost a shaft on his 2013 E350 AWD Benz while on a highway. Costed him 1K $ to replace it. I suggested to drive it as a FWD.. He said No. He got Shafted...hehehe
Haha, ouch
My TSX Sportwagon has a beautiful interior too and 204 hp. out of a 4 banger. no turbo. just V-tec.
i wanted one of those with manual swap
It's simple, really
If you value reliability above luxury buy the Honda.
Vice versa, buy the Benz.
Yes
Or buy a Lexus or Acura
@@gilbertjubinville No Asian luxury please. True luxury has to be European . . . 😆
I understand, Many people just don't understand when I start talking about all the issues I have had running a v12 BMW for the last 11 years. I could have had a new Honda every 3 years on what it cost with little hastle. However a new Civic every 3 years money in was my budget when I purrchashed the v12.
I hear ya
What your calling the PCV valve is actually the electronically actuated EGR valve that is why it's on the exhaust side of the engine.
You are right, quick ramble, verbal diarhea
@@ECPPLove the content you produce and the way you explain things you educate people so they understand what to look for when in the market for a new or used vehicle keep up the good work.
I have a 08 civic with 200,000 miles still going but I have to keep a OBD scanner plugged in at all times in order for it to run.
why??
What would add a longer life to a Mercedes, or any car, is always keeping it in the garage and keeping it clean at all times. Never leave it out in the weather, hot or cold. Get the junk out of the garage and put the car in there. That's what the garage was built for...
Not so much. It helps but the maintenance is what matters.
Yes garage is good but I have 2 much more interesting cars in there right now
@@ECPP LOL, cool but I meant just in general. Cars kept in doors and out of the elements, fair much better.
Back in Europe my sister have a 1997 Honda Civic.Still running strong!
Here in Canada just worth having a Toyota/Lexus and Honda/Acura...i see plenty of them from late 90's/early 2000's.Another other brand and the commuting car will go to garbage after only 10 years!
A friend of mine from high school, this is the late 90s, drove around in his grandfather's 1960s Merc. People used to buy these cars with good cash money thinking their children (in this case grandchildren) might inherit them one day. These days, all of these Mercs which have engines tuned to their thermal limits to make more power only need to last the duration of their lease time. The poor suckers who end up with a 4-5 year old Mercedes thinking they bought it cheap are either going to use it very little, just enough to let their neighbors think they have money or they will spend much more on repair and maintenance. These cars look good, feel good, drive fast and then break down after a few years.
Man Mark this is your time
Again
Fantastic video
And an easy 10 stars out of five stars
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Bravo 👏🏻
My best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig
Excellent video
Wow, thanks! Hope you are also having a great week. Cheers.
Mark idk how you do all your research however your content is excellent
I so enjoy your videos and watch as many as I can
Anyway keep strong 💪 this is your time your making a real legacy and I’m a huge fan of your work
After all my years in film and television in Hollywood and other production hubs
Your work stands out as very very professional educational and very entertaining ( you’re a new definition of a triple threat in you case Professional, Educational and Entertaining )
I’m cheering for you 👍⭐️😎
You’re very welcome always
My week started off with power shut off and the next day the water 💦 both are back on now and the reason they got shut off is pretty silly
I didn’t let that part of the week slow me down I kept a positive attitude and took care of them.
Your videos give me educational knowledge that keep me learning new things
And when I see you doing your videos in all that snow
I no longer complain about the weather here lol
Thank you for your kind reply’s have a great day today Sunday
Regards
Craig
Ask yourself which car would you rather get into an accident with and feel confident you would walk away from. That’s why I buy Mercedes. The European standard for crashworthiness is much higher than the USA which the Honda is built to. Heavier beefier cars. Ask yourself how much your or your loved ones life is worth, then plop your cash down for the Mercedes.
Yes, very important and I will agree the Mer. Feels heavier and beefier. Crash tests show great results too.
There are other non luxury cars that perform exceptionally well in crash tests. Subaru for example. Not everyone can afford or even want a Mercedes Benz.
@@lash9400 nobody puts a poster of a Honda on their wall when they are growing up 🤷♂️
@@davidd.8256 lol I did as well as Toyotas. Never had a lux or exotic car poster 😂
Granted these were nsx, lfa , Land Cruiser/lx. All which cost more than a majority of the Mercedes models save base s class or amg e class and above.
Average annual maintenance cost of [my owned from new] 2010 BMW 335d - $2672/y. Breakdown: $1,761/y for maintenance/repairs, 278/y tires and $632 for upgrades (the engine and suspension have been extensively upgraded). The vast majority of that cost was incurred after it was 5 years old. All numbers in CAD$. Including the original purchase price it works out to around CAD$8K/year excluding fuel and insurance.
Wow, that’s a big hit indeed
@@ECPP - yep - I paid the price for being an early adopter of the "d". My cousin in the UK had a 330d (manual) that he raved about and I loved its torque. When I got the 335d I didn't realize it had the very complicated SCR emissions system. By year 5 I had CBU issues and it needed a couple of new fuel injectors. With the huge bills for this work I realized I needed to refresh my mechanicing skills so did a lot of reading up on the forums and was horrified by what I found. I eventually had certain systems deleted and tuned out but I did it in a bit of a piecemeal fashion - it would have been way cheaper to do everything in one go. I have a love hate relationship with the BMW d - love the huge torque from the engine but its been an expensive toy - although with the suspension upgrades its a completely different car. When the BMW goes my next car will be Toyota, Honda or if I decide to go luxe again Lexus but these days I do very little commuting and we also have a big Acura MDX which is a great car. I always say to anyone who wants a BMW that they should lease one and get rid of it as soon as the warranty is up. These days I have a Yamaha FJR1300 if I need speed thrills . . .it will leave most cars in the dust.
The Accord V6 (which produces at least 250 hp on a dyno with crap gas) is legend, surprised you didn't feature that instead of the weak 4 banger
It just depends on what you prioritize. I’ve had hondas too but recently moved to an F30 BMW 3-series. If you don’t care about how your car drives, by all means buy a honda lol. But when you drive to work and want to enjoy the process of driving everywhere, then mercedes/bmw is the way to go. But you have to pay to play the game. Im just one of those that dont mind going the extra mile for my cars since i take good care of it. I do maintainance myself so that i never take it to the stealership. It’s just two demographics. People that dont give a f about cars and those like me who actually does this thing for passion.
The company i work for bought me e250 coupe. I used it rarely for 12 years only 45k km, i use toyota landcruiser, honda civic, honda crv much. But whenever i drive mercedez i appreciate God and my company much, so perfect and comfort, very precision.
Thanks for sharing
Like your intro says..." Life's to short to drive boring cars". If I wanted a Benz I'd lease it and turn it in after 3 years.
Safest way
I trust a simple Honda more than I trust a needlessly-complicated Mercedes.
The L15B7 (Si), and other L15B variants aren't the only turbo motors Honda makes. The K20C1 in the Type-R is turbo charged, as well as the K20C3 that was in the accords.
De Facto;
Simplicity a real redundant masterpiece over complex-oriented life simplicities or loaded technical ergonomics👍
The Honda engine looks like a lawnmower next to the Mercedes. Plastic embrittlement is a problem but the Honda has a lower cost. Still, I’d go with Toyota/Lexus today. There’s really no comparison here and the Merc no longer has those heavy doors that close with a nice “phfummph”.
I do find the Merc doors quite different between the coupes line this and the sedans which do feel more solid
I see a lot of comments assuming people buy German cars just for status and luxury. I just swapped my Honda for a 2010 BMW because I want to have fun when I'm driving and have a car that actually looks good to me. Let's be honest, most of these 'ultra reliable' cars are boring and look like crap. As long as you can afford and are willing to maintain it, it's ok to overlook the difference in reliability.
Software in the Benz. Oil change’s transmission service and brake and cooling system service.
I own a Honda Accord Euro 2012 here in Australia. I bought it brand new and still drive it to this day. Very reliable cars and I won't be upgrading to a new car anytime soon.
Also, Mazda and Mitsubishi do last for quite some time than Subaru and Nissan. A 2004 to 2012 Mitsubishi Galant four-cylinder mid-size sedan is currently on the road, same with the 2013 to present Mazda CX-5 with the 2.5 L four-cylinder (non-turbo) engine.
@M Agreed
Honda makes the best engines in the world.
F1 style
I wish Honda made a civic or accord RWD honestly speaking but my 2012 accord is ok I guess the gas mileage could be better though on my car
Exactly RWD and manual wins
I felt concerned with 1.0L i-VTEC via Honda City Hatchback 😓
Thanks
Honda steering rack problem is hard to solved. Buying honda nowadays is like infinity full of problem
Not like they used to be
You don't need to go latest benz. The latest Honda Civic still can't beat a 90s C-class except in fuel economy.
Thanks
I had a Honda accord with the 4 cylinder. It was good, had it for 14 years. The engine lasted 240000 miles with meticulous maintenance. Not exactly lasting forever.
Nice. Long enough to care anyway
So what finally did it in?
I'm asking because I have an Odyssey ~247,000 miles, starting to show a variety of problems: leaking power steering hose, oil leaks, motor mounts broken, etc, but so far everything I can see is fixable.
I'm wondering if after fixing these, something unfixable will come along that will force me to give the vehicle up anyway, wasting the effort put in to fixing its current problems.
@@ArmageddonIsHere the engine was worn out, lost compression in two cylinders. Wasn’t worth the rebuild. Manual transmission, so No failure there. Could have found a salvage yard engine, but was sort of over it anyway, being 2 door.
@@ArmageddonIsHere Everything is fixable except for 3 things: the original design, a deeply rusted body, and your time if it is wasted. I pay 375 per month to bank for my car and it still has problems and is a Honda but most of the problems are cheap. Even if the engine were to blow up, it would be cheaper than a new car in the 30k USD range. Keeping an older car running is usually cheaper unless it is a Ferrari or Porsche with very high dollar engine
@@jamesmedina2062
"Keeping an older car running is cheaper..."
Agreed. That's why I have only 2 vehicles: a 2002 Honda Odyssey @247K miles, and an Acura TL 2006 @213K miles, both purchased new therefore I'm the only owner they've had. And NO car payment for about 12 years!
Thanks for the feedback!
Mercedes is just as dependable as Honda if you take care of it as you’re supposed to … of course it’s more expensive to maintain , it’s a Mercedes… Honda is economy car, for person who doesn’t care about cars and needs a car to get him from point A to point B , Mercedes is for people who are looking to enjoy their ride … and there is no comparison between Honda and Mercedes when it comes to comfort and fun …driving Honda or Toyota is like driving a wheelbarrow comparing to driving a Mercedes … I owned new Hondas and Toyota, and right now I own 2015 S550 , and let me tell you , those are two different worlds …
Difference are Mecerdez parts are Metal💪 Whilst Honda Toyota's are plastic that needs to be replaced regularly.. i own a Mercedes
Merc does feel a bit more solid and heavy
Yeah, it shuld be solid and heavy cause its what u call Quality over Quantity..
Mark you have the best auto channel bar-none . Thats why I like your channel . I have had 5 BMWs one was the 2012 335 is N54 . I never had any problems with it.. I think these cars need good owners! I have a 2022 X3M 40 i now.
But I love my Toyota Prius V . Everything you say is true! But!! Life is too short to drive Boring cars!
Wow, thanks! I really appreciate that. Thanks also for the support. Your newer B58 unit is fun to drive and more dependable than previous turbo powerplants
You should have a reliable vehicle to drive when the mercedes is at the mechanic.
Need both
Great work. Spot on explanation. I saw this all first hand. Went to toyota and havent been happier. You need to be an electro mechanical engineer to debug and fix and maintain a bmw or merc.
I had a 2018 Honda Accord, and the only car I enjoy driving as much is my girlfriend's 2006 Benz C280.
I have a 2008 e550 with 260 000 km on the clock and it's still in really nice shape
Very nice video overall, good points on service, but, hey.. not the same class and age compared here, so the part about interior is pointless. Take a look at something from the same price point, like Honda Legend interior (even 12 y.o. car will be a proper rival for the interior quality)!
Friends don’t let friends buy Honda’s.
Haha
That was like a really annoying AMSR when trying to sleep lol
thanks
Great points.......however the honda wasn't really at the same trim level of the Mercedes...... Also, even if you didn't plan to own the honda for 15+ years, the resale would be better. Having that said, if you were to lease both, and keep them for 4 or 5 years.....the lease would be much cheaper on the honda. Im sure the Mercedes offers a much better driving experience tho.
Truly apples and oranges but the point still exists and maybe a 10 year old Benz may be good to look at as well.
@@ECPP exactly. A benz will have a timeless design.
First I'd it be more interesting comparing a Benz of the same age to that Civic. Guarantee you the interior would have more squeaks and rattles. Second, there are fun to drive luxury cars that also can last as long as the Honda and are as well built...they're called Acura and Lexus.
Acura if you want a combo of both luxury and performance even reliability also Lexus would be a good option those models offer bang for bucks imo
True
@@ECPP yea they offer a bit of everything but in luxury alone Mercedes is gonna win 🏅 plus they have variations of performance from moderate to can’t see me 💨 lol
In my opinion, if you spend a lot of your time in a day in your car (a long time journey between cities)buy a Mercedes, not only for the comfort sake, but also for your travel safety. If you just drive in a city with short distance, buy a Japanese car.
Good one, Mark. Thanks.
My daughter's 2012 Civic is a lemon but my wife drove a 2006 Honda Pilot that wouldn't die and still kicking.
Hi. I think you’d better take Honda Accord instead Honda Civic
True
That, or an Acura would’ve been the better comparison due to luxury reasons. Unless you’re discussing speed performance the Civic Sport/Sport Touring, Si, or Type-R; there’s also the accord Sport 2.0T.
Why compare a standard civic with a Mercedes?
Bicycle will always last longer than a motorcycle. Period.
haha, indeed
I love Mercedes but I don't go beyond the 2000 models for C, E and S classes. I use only Bruno Sacco Era Benz. True what he said about hondas
VERY GOOD Channel and can you give information what are the TOP 10 MAZDA best car of all time..😁👍👏👌
thanks
lol, the last third of the video became an ASMR video though i understand the purpose behind it.
‘Cheaper’, ‘simpler’, ‘better than Merc’, ‘good old fashioned Honda’. Then you sit in Mercedes and drive - you will never come back to Honda. Driving experience, feel, touch, smell is what people like in Merc. Honda can’t compare at all.
That’s why I did
You forgot to mention fuel consumption on the Benz is 35% more than a Civic and requires premium fuel.
This isn't a apples to apples comparison.... take vehicles in the same price category....and I would take the Acura over the Benz....Benz, BMW, Audi have Horrible DEPRECIATION....
true
Honda has a good rep in the automotive industry. it was the first Japanese car company to release its luxury fleet of vehicles named "Acura".
Good comparison
14:00 not fair man compare 2013 to 2017 models, bottom line cheaper is better in 2023 😢 in fact that’s not very cheap in quality
The intro gave it away.
My 2004 Honda Pilot has 227,000 miles on it and runs great!
Great video, Mark. I always knew parts were more for the Merc but I didn't realize just how much more. Little wonder that owners only keep them as long as the warranty and then sell.
Glad to help!
You only live once….”Life’s too short to drive boring cars” Proverb
I would definitely buy a TLX type S over that Mercedes garbage.
Nice
1.8l 1.5l power is more than enough for daily commute and family.. Unless u wanna race or need heavy duty truck .. Which most of them don't..
All kids driving hondas now but I prefer different car brand because I don't want to be on a bandwagon like everybody else
That’s fair
hi.. thx for the video and we like to see benz VS leuxs or acura
for sure
Do a video on the new kia k5 gt line I have one
Cheers
If I had your money I would get a top Acura or Lexus not overpriced German problems! I don't think your comparisons are quite fair. The underhood part you pointed out was an EGR not PCV.
I am not surprised that Honda never manufactured V8 engines.
I finally understand! Thank You!
How will u compare 2016 car with a 2013 car?
That not a fair comparison
That is not a PCV valve..It's an EGR valve..hehehe
You bet
muffler bearing
I’ve owned 3 brand new Mercedes in my life & EVERY ONE OF THEM were rolling piles of junk after about 3 years. Multiple blown head gaskets, multiple electronic failures, rear brakes totally locking up at 70 mph on the highway due to defective yaw sensors, leaking sunroofs, bad water pumps, you name it, it broke. I bought a new 2015 Honda civic. It now has 160,000 with ZERO mechanical or electrical failures. Just regular oil & transmission fluid changes & brakes. German cars…. NEVER AGAIN !!!
Small Hondas. Larger ones historically have longer term V6 and transmission issues.
Stick with Toyota and excellent maintenance.
Nature and nurture.