My mom's 1990 Ford Tempo GL went through 2 trannys by 1992 and finally died by 1997. Her 1999 Windstar made it to 2002 before needing a new transmission. Then she got a 2002 Civic DX drove it until 2015 and gave it to a relative and guess what it still runs with over 300k miles.
Employees don't "quit" in North America after many years, they get laid off for younger cheaper employees. So all the accumulated experience goes out the door for larger profits. Nice to hear that Japan values experience.
My Japanese company in the US (not a car company) just laid me off after 47 years, along with most of the other over 60 employees. Now, according to people I keep in touch with still at the company, they are floundering.
@ronb3914 Your statement makes no sense. Those employees that got that experience where also young employees once. So the young employees gain knowledge from the older employees and retain that knowledge as they then become older employees.
@genoaoak Its the problem with profit driven models at times, they focus so much on short term capital they forget long term exists. Basically selling the farm to buy a cow.
He seemed to focus on the body quality and fit and finish a lot but I would argue that the drivetrain and suspension is much more important like engines transmissions and suspensions.
True but it's also annoying when the fit and finish is misaligned my 2022 civic felt cheaper built than a Mitsubishi mirage when comparing the panels, frame, and gas casket. It's all very loosely put together and feels not as solid as some other cars I've driven
@dmitrijusciubinskis5156after owning several Toyotas, their interiors does seem cheaply made. The interior will fall apart, while the engine/transmission seems to never die lol.
I am in Japan. The attitude and general aspects of car ownership is very different here compared to other countries in which I have lived. Currently I have a 2012 Forester. It has a service at Subaru every 6 months. Subaru changes the oil and filter every 12 months, which is about 10,000km in my case. Every two years it undergoes thorough maintenance and inspection for road registration. I have always used car dealers here for my maintenance because they are a part of the car company, not franchises. There are no franchised car dealerships in Japan. Thus, any work is guaranteed by the car company itself. The workers and mechanics are dedicated members of the company and are proud of their company and its cars. The cost for maintenance is kept low to encourage customers to keep a relationship with the company. Most people in Japan don't drive long distances every year. I bought my Forester (model SH, non-turbo, 4sp automatic) secondhand (from Subaru) for 1 million yen (GBP£5,000, USD$6,500, AUD$10,000) in 2020 when the car was 8 years old and it had only 11,000km on the clock, so it was in almost new condition. This is not unusual here. Because I bought it from Subaru it came with a two year guarantee. My previous car was a Honda CRV. It was well-priced and the price included the first five years of servicing (I did pay for the oil though). I also have a year 2000 NB Mazda Roadster, and Mazda servicing and personal service are also excellent. I have had 26 cars, mostly because I moved countries 6 times and of course had to sell and buy. For Japanese cars, I have had Nissan, Toyota, Mazda (3), Honda, and Subaru (2), They have all been excellent. Nevertheless, regular maintenance is the key. Best wishes from an Australian in the central mountains of Honshu.
The entire car dealership system in the usa seem like a scam. i genuinely understand why car companies can't run their own showrooms and sell directly to customers, along with 1st party maintenance.
Yes, but there have been quality issues with that red color. Some owners reported flaking over time. Not sure if this was fixed. Similar to my Acura ILX with Catalina Blue.
That's because it kind of is. It's a Tri-coat paint where they layer two different colors of paint (gold and red) and then clear coat over it. Usually that kind of paint is reserved for high end vehicles, Cadillac was famous for using it.
I couldn't agree more. made in Japan cars are far far more superior. lets be honest .for the most part, The American assembly line worker. doesn't take pride in their work.
We had a 1978 CVCC hatchback. Bulletproof manual transmission and we used it as much as we could. It was a Michigan car so it rusted out by 1984, made it a rock hauler too and it still kept going.
I like so much that David was not willing to go into dissing brands and making large broad statements. He is obviously an engineer so he knows things behind logos. Kudos, good job, thank you.
Indeed. Japanese automotive engineering is top notch. The engineers in all those companies are all trying very hard and good engineers too. I don't think there is much in it amongst the top 4 with the others not far behind.
@wakneyPersonally I think he is trying to be fair. Billions of dollars are at stake and millions of lives, a lot of people are trying very hard to serve the public well and succeeding: the Japanese manufacturers have made an extraordinary effort.
@jamesg6491I just returned from Japan after visiting the mobility show. I need to make the time to visit the Mazda museum next time. Always wanted to see it
They don't make them like the used to for sure! I know a guy who had one with over 500,000 and the engine oil was sludge because he never took care of it.
When I was in high school in 1977, when all my friends were into the loud fast cars, I really wanted a small Nissan/Datsun pick up with the square headlights. Even back then, I was thinking of fuel economy. I first noticed quality of a Japanese vehicle when my friend let me borrow his new 1990 Mazda Miata. I shut the driver door and heard no door window rattle. I was very impressed. I have two 20 year old Hondas, one 28 year Toyota P/U and one 18 year old Nissan/Infiniti. Haven’t had a car payment in years. I can’t remember the last time I went to a mechanic for a major problem. Thumbs Up!
I’m still driving my 2007 Honda Accord 254,000 kms on the clock. I’m at the point where I’m so attached to my car it’s more like a family member than a utility tool. I love my Honda.
I know the feeling. It's a beautiful one... until this family member finally leaves you. I had one. 17 years and over 343'000 km - and it wasn't even a natural death. I won't tell which brand, because that'd put all those rankings into perspective. I just say, the bar is set high for the Japanese car I now drive.
I had a friend once who referred to Mitsubishi as Misbitchy. Anyway, I loved my 96 Eclipse, and I currently own a 2007 Outlander XLS that currently has 260k miles on it and is still going strong.
@cw4623 I still don't know which they say is worst or best. And if you look at comments/on here and other videos, you find that all vehicles have good and bad. The best "build quality" I know of is our Mitsubishi's. Far superior to any Ford, BM or Stellantis I ever owned.
Former son-in-law worked for years at Nissan in TN. They offer buy outs to older employees rather than risk medical issues and he took it. The union jobs are less demanding. either way, this idea of "experienced" workers doesn't make much sense to me. Line workers do the same job sometimes 100s of times a day. They are "experienced" pretty fast. Now if the engineering of components or build are faulty you get junk. Good engineering and quality control makes the most difference.
I'm on my third mazda now. I just bought a new mazda 3 top spec in the UK. I also talked my dad into getting a mazda 3, my mum into buying a mazda 3 and my uncle just bought a top spec mazda cx 30. Brilliant
I have I have bought two Mazda 3 , both new and automatics - a 2016 and 2017. Dealer maintained for all services , per book, and I experienced engine failures at 110,000km and 130,000 km respectively! I have now switched to Toyota.
@OlliphantDid you? I'm in the official mazda club UK. About 30,000 members and I've never had anyone say that. That year of mazda 3 is considered one of the most reliable cars of all time. They were super popular in Australia and new Zealand because they were so reliable too. What exactly was the engine failure?
@OrangeUpNah. I've had it. Never again. Especially German cars. I've driven porsche, bmw, Audi, ford, Vauxhall. Basically everything except vw and Honda.
@Olliphant Paint quality and engine problems in my Mazda 3. The roof started to spot rust all over and it was coming from under the paint before bubbling through after only 3 years. This is clearly a manufacturing issue. The engine would stall randomly while driving and Mazda blamed software... the car was sold shortly there after. Never had these issues in a Honda or Toyota.
I had a 2001 Galant V6 sport automatic and it was a money pit. When I sold it on in 2010 and 105K miles it needed £3500 spent on it for the next MOT. Good ridance.
I had several Galants (89', 94', 98'), one had engine oil leak, one had dead transmission after a few years. One had bad water pump... Not too happy about the quality, but they are very cheap to buy. So overall I am Okay.
I have a Mazda CX5 and it is solid after 6 years but I also have a 2013 Kia Sorento V6 with 317,000KMs and runs great and uses no oil. Original engine, trans, starter, alternator😎
My manual transmission 2009 Honda just passed 180000 miles. My dad’s Honda accord hatchback passed 300,000 miles, close to 350,000. The Honda engine is incredible. Luckily my Honda was also built in Japan so the car is so well constructed too.
I could have been a Honda salesman for all the H stuff in our possession. For me owning Honda was always as easy as changing fluids and adding gas to drive a Honda. But today, I think many models are too complex, too fragile, with R&D not complete. Toyota has definitely been hit by these situations. We bought a new Toyota Rav Limited ICE last year, and was surprised at how light duty and cheap it feels. When looking & researching for a midsize truck, I lost faith in Taco and Yota trucks. After looking and driving competition vehicles, bought my first Nissan Pro4X. Time will tell I guess.
For me, it was a 1978 Toyota long-bed pickup. I had to replace clutch plates twice in those first 20 years and don't really press it much; I should sell it to someone who would use it more BUT I can't find a "qualified next owner" - I'm fearful that some dad (who doesn't really care) would give it to their child and they'd wreck or mistreat it. "Why don't I just kill it myself if I'm going to sell it to someone who will?" I dunno. We have multiple houses and we leave it at one, and it's ALWAYS used well. sigh... but it does NOT deserve to die in a heap o' dust and non-use.
On my third Acura TL/TLX. The second one my son bought from me and has almost 400,000 kms on it. It still runs great . Tbh, none of them have ever given us problems-great product.
I am so impressed of my relatively bulletproof 2014 Mazda6 (my first, certainly not my last) that I just attended the English tour, of the Mazda Museum yesterday, here in Hiroshima. It was the very main reason why I decided to visit this beautiful city of Hiroshima. It is the City of Mazda, after all. The factory tour is very impressive btw. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures (understandably), except the massive amazing Mazda historical collections. The Mazda HQ lobby is a sight to be seen as well.
I owned Mazdas, including when they were partnered with Ford. Mazda is more a driver oriented car than Toyota or Honda. Mazda is not as reliable as Toyota but they are more fun to drive. Mazda hits the sweet spot between build quality, price and fun.
I bought a brand new Mitsubishi back in 2001 (2000 model) and it is still going strong. It looks a bit beat up now but it's a total workhorse that's never had any engine problems.
What!?! Honda still uses the 3.5 V6 in SUVs Toyota uses a 4 cylinder turbo. Toyota uses a 1.6L 3 cylinder turbo in Corolla GR. Honda uses a 2.0 4 cylinder. In Civic R. What you say is actually WRONG ! Toyota uses more small engines than Honda.
Honda Pilot 3.5 V6 Acura MDX 3.5 V6 Vs- Toyota Highlander 2.4 4 cylinder Lexus RX350 2.4 4 cylinder Honda still puts V6 in larger vehicles Toyota All 4 cylinder turbo You Wrong
Honda dropped the ball when they brought out the 1.0 3 cylinder turbo engine for the Euro market (British built) Civic. It was only offered for a few years though. Honda learned their lesson.
I have a mazda3 built in japan. From time to time i get remembered what a good choice i made. It drives nicely, looks gorgeous, and is reliable. My friend bought a civic in 2020 built in turkey, and while nothing critical broke, he had a lot of annoyances with it, like squicky breaks after 3 times trying to fix the issue at the service. Buy whatever you want, but buy from japan.
I have a 22 Mazda 3 hatchback 6mt built in Japan also. No issues love this car. It will go 300k easy, even with my aggressive driving. Just do regular maintenance and love and it will run forever.
@benjamindelannee3501Pretty much all of them. But they also build in other places. Typically the versions shipped to Britain and Europe are Japanese built and ones sold to America are made in America. The American versions are never as reliable. Although Honda has a plant in the UK and the cars from it are super reliable.
@cherobinson6371I realize they're not Japanese, but GM and Ford seem to have paint that looks like it barely covers the primer. We have a 2013 Accord that we bought new that definitely has some orange peel in places, but the car has been solid for 210k miles.
My 2023 cx5 within the first 10k miles had headlight fail, driver seat get “loose,” replaced, and get “loose” again, and a transmission that feels like you are being rear ended when going from 2nd to 3rd in cold weather. My Jeep Wrangler had/has far less issues.
@JR-tl8tgMainly problems with the chassis, some electronic issues and lots of transmission issues. It was so bad, lots of customers returned their CX-60 to the dealership and went to buy cars from another brand out of frustration. PS: the PHEV had the problems, the Diesel not so much.
Mazda's feel always much more expensive than they really are. They are quite affordable cars but feels premium, not like basic Toyotas which always feel cheap, even if their quality is top notch. Also the top end Lexus-models are close to Rolls Royce levels finish, fit and quality, so much better than the European premium manifacturers.
The thing about Toyota is for the most part that have always been extremely safe and conservative. That's why they're bulletproof and how they got that reputation, but it's also why their economy cars have the reputation of being boring. The fact that they have been conservative and safe with the interiors i.e. durable over nice, to such a degree, is pretty crazy. But hey it's obviously worked they are #1 globally.
@Sam-go3mb : Yep ! ..... like most people I'll live with some boring if I'm getting well made reliability that is affordable. I see a car as a utility. Does it start ? Does it go along the road as it should ? Fine, .... I'll take one.
Our M O's/2013 & 2023 were and are both about as reliable as can be. Normal maintenance? You mention "a bit more than". What is more than maintenance? We had a shock go bad, they replaced it under warranty. So the only inconvenience was to go to the dealer and wait for the replacement. That to me is "a bit more", but certainly something that can be expected. And in no way diminishes my opinion of M.
I couldn’t be happier with my 2018 Subaru Forester, it’s an absolute workhorse in Canadian snow and the bitter cold. Here in Canada, most Subarus we get are built in Japan, and that heritage shows in the fit, finish, and reliability. I previously owned a Mazda, which looked the part but proved temperamental. That said, I hear they are improving their quality. The Forester, by contrast, feels as if it were engineered for our climate, steady, predictable, and quietly excellent. Don't need to take my word for it, CR recently rated it at the top for consumer satisfaction.
Subaru 2.5 l engines have multiple issues. Early 2000's had premature headgasket failures. Mid 2010's have oil leak issues from the valve covers as well as the timing chain cover that require extensive repairs. Some years have ring-land failures that require an engine overhaul. Engine wiring harness issues are also a common failure point. Subaru's are not the reliable car that people think they are at all.
I bought my 2018 Forester Limited based on CR also. No regrets. Have been debating trading for a new model, but just can't seem to give up my vehicle. Absolutely no issues, so, no real reason for trading in.
My wife has a Toyota Highlander and I have a Honda accord 2.0 Touring. We love both our cars. Last summer I rented a Mazda CX 70 and was very impressed. Seemed very high end indeed.
I recently bought a used 2007 Corolla for $3,200 at 223k miles on it. The previous owner was thinking it was on its last leg. Took it to the dealership for anything and everything and spent $2k on alignment, tires, airbag issue and alternator. The brakes are not far off to replace but mechanics say this car will last at least another 10 years. Not bad for spending $5k on a car.
I have a 2003, with 200k on it. Solid as a ROCK. Burns no oil, not rusted, heavily undecorated with Fluid Film. Ready for next 10 years of driving. Have 3k in it
@aonforme3349I am not a mechanic and have had a 17 year relationship with the dealership. For ease of parts and getting the car ready for anything, the dealership is the way to go.
@aonforme3349 Not true. Have always gotten quotes on service items and ALWAYS have master tech/prior master tech work on my Toys. Dealership meets any quote as long as Toyota parts are being quoted by the independents. For struts front and back, as well as several other repairs/maintenance, the dealership has beat the independents. Ignition coils just replaced--independents again higher than what I paid dealership. Ignition coils need to be OEM.
My Mazda 3 delivers such a pure quality of driving experience that it compels me to remain loyal to the Mazda brand for my next vehicle upgrade, Probably cx models...
I am also compelled I had a 2007 mazdaspeed 3 that never left me stranded and delivered such an awesome driving experience. Since then I never left mazda.
It's not like they could afford slacking off. Mazda is the last big independent car manufacturer. Everyone else has either other means to make money (Mitsubishi heavy industries) or have a lot of sub-brands under one roof (VW with Audi, Porsche, Skoda) Mazda builds cars and they need to excel at it (imho they do) or be gone.
I had an ‘04 Mazda 3 hatchback and now drive a 2011. Thinking about my next car and a third 3 hatchback is definitely on my very short list. Both reached 200k easily with more to go. Corolla hatchback is the only other I’d consider.
One of the few underrated car companies. I feel like so many car manufacturers just by on reputation and so many are overrated (most American and European brands). Mazda is kind of a forgotten brand.
in my country, Mazda is the aspirational car maker for middle class people. women? Mazda 3. Young single guy? Mazda 6. Married couple with kids? Mazda CX5. We even have a saying, when you start making good money, you'll get a red mazda
I have a 21 year old Subaru Forester XT. Love it…extremely reliable, no rust. Parts are reasonable in price and it’s easy to fix. No fancy bs, no screens or noises handles and drives great! Hope to keep it forever! They were definitely better in the early 2000’s with their rally team in tact.
@reneegudjon3204They’re unbeatable in the snow. I’m in Canada (and not the wussy Canada, the -30 below snow to your waist Canada) and I haven’t been stuck yet. I had a 2007 Outback that I sold at 300,000 km. Loved that car too but it needed an engine swap so I let it go, it was still running thou.
I absolutely loved my 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Turing. Was going to keep that car forever if I could till a jerk drunk driver totaled it while parked. I was heart broken and infuriated at the same time. I loved driving that car.
Honda being second, slightly behind Toyota, but ahead of all the others is the least surprising insight I’ve heard on RUclips. Ok, Mazda is getting closer but Toyota and Honda have been 1 & 2 for decades.
Years? Early Foresters up to the third generation had timing belts that required changes at approx 100k miles and were interference engines. They were also plagued with head gasket failures at approx 100k miles or less. Fourth gen (2011-up) have multiple failure points including valve cover gasket failure that leads to spark plug oil seal failure as well as timing chain cover oil leaks that require fairly expensive repairs. Some years also had ring-land engine failures as well as engine wiring harness issues. Subaru "reliability" is grossly exaggerated.
My first Mitsubishi lasted 17 years before I sold it. Almost 200,000 miles. No issues at all. I'm now on my second Mitsubishi. 2 and a half years in, 30,000 miles, no problems. I constantly recommend Mitsubishi to everyone.
Why? Most people would simply say "Japan makes the best". They certainly have been around for years. Outdoing the Germans. And look at the Swedish- Saab gone. Only Volvo left.
On my 3rd Honda and very happy with the quality of their vehicles, however i had a 97' Nissan 200SX, and that was an outstanding car, i miss the Nissan quality of the 90s
My family have been using 3 Mitsubishi. One the Arobody using on farm and it's been almost 30 year old car and still can use. Then we've got new Lancer and it'll be 22 years this year. And we also have Triton now. All 3 Mitsubishi are reliable for us
I've been driving my Nissan Maxima since 2004 and it still drives and looks great, but I have read that the quality has slipped some over the years. I've also owned a number of Honda Accords and liked them all, including my 2013 model which I also am still driving. I bought my daughter a Kia Soul 5 years ago, and we both like it very much.
Suzuki bowed out of the North American market a few years back, but I do think their offerings were underrated for both quality and reliability, mostly due to simplicity of design.
Suzuki is the leader in small cars, makes millions of cars for India ,Asia and these cheap car last more that 300k kilometers, engines are super reliable... and so low cost
My 2023 Mazda3 Turbo is built in Japan and you can tell. The fit and finish is very good IMO, and it's been very reliable. Mazda is the underdog compared to Toyota & Honda.
I got a 2018 3 that was assembled in Mexico. It also has very good build quality. Nothing rattles, all the panel gaps are solid. Its been a solid car so far
@Malio75 They are faulty no matter what. They can't seems to design something worth anything. Ask a Kia/Hyundai dealer what kind of work they do on their cars and its almost always warranty work.
So that works out to be around 435 km? I've seen that model with over 800km on the clock, with only the timing belt changed every 120,000km. It was a company car that was used and abused every day. My own personal 89 Camry had 500km, and was still going strong, but unfortunately got written off in a freak accident. I had to run fuel injector cleaner through it once, but that was about it.
I currently own a 2017 Subaru Forester with 160k miles on it. No engine or drive train issue so far, but I had to replace the AC system which cost a couple thousand dollars. It is otherwise a solid and well-built car, and a joy to drive. Recently I rented a Mitsubishi Outlander, and I noticed a couple of subtle quality issues with it, compared to the Subaru. On the Forester, all it takes to close a door is a light shove. But on the Outlander, I have to push the doors rather forcefully before they close tightly. I may be wrong, but I attributed this to a lower tolerance and inferior alignment of the door components, compared to the Forester.
Im guessing you survived because you ignored subary cvt ,seal no atf change needed manual BS..otherwise you be on your 3rd tranny,😕 interior, assembly quality subaru wins but leking fluids underpowered boxers,and glass made cvt, with chain stretch as common faults its not sounds like long term reliable ownership 😕
@richnaper6666 CVT Valve body issues are quite common. Just had mine replaced in my 2013 Outback and it was 2k. That and the ridiculous procedure you have to go through to replace headlights are some of my major pet peeves with Subaru.
Bhai logo UP me nexon pure plus manual 9.80 ki aur pure plus amt 10.50 ki on road without accessories mil ri hai, price thik hain ya aur kam ki bhi mil sakti hai, pls suggest......
I love my Mazda.. I will and forever now pronounce it the correct Japanese way. I have always owned Mazda. 8 now at this point, have a 22 Mazda 3 hatchback 6mt. Best car I have ever had and safest. Mazda far far more safe than Honda's
Agreed. I'm on my third mazda now. I just bought a new mazda 3 top spec in the UK. I had two mazda 2s before and I just talked my dad into getting a mazda 3 and my mum too. Also my uncle bought a mazda cx 30
How many rebuilds? Very few WRX's make it that far without a rebuild. And what year? 2012 to 2014 WRX EJ's were plagued with premature engine failure due to ring-land issues as well as main engine wire harness issues. In fact Subaru of America settled several class action lawsuits on these issues.
People LOVE their Subaru cars. But that doesn't mean they are great cars. There have been generations of known issues, including head failures on the flat engines, which we were told were great. But Subaru abandoned them due to poor reliability. Other similar problems too. Another car make that people LOVE is jeep. For those who don't know nuthin...jeeps suck.
I am a retired traveling x-ray service tech. I used to put lot's of miles on my cars in interstate driving. I owned to American vehicles not worth even mentioning. Japanese vehicles I had a Subaru Forrester that I loved until the head gasket issue. Also they have a timing belt that has to be changed every 100,000 miles at about $1000. Next I got a Nissan Rogue, and I loved it until the Jetco crap transmission went out. Even after having it replaced I still had issues. I will say the engine and accessories were great. I now have a 2016 Mazda CX-5, and love it! It's made me a Mazda fan!
Nissan had extremely good engines but the transmissions were not as strong. My brother's U12, SSS was an amazing car: he obtained huge mileage - incredibly reliable.
What's sad is that the two worst Japanese auto makers are more reliable than the best American brands.
I thought first car built was in America as well as airplane!
And the UK
My mom's 1990 Ford Tempo GL went through 2 trannys by 1992 and finally died by 1997. Her 1999 Windstar made it to 2002 before needing a new transmission. Then she got a 2002 Civic DX drove it until 2015 and gave it to a relative and guess what it still runs with over 300k miles.
Exactly 😂❤
why do americans love these big engines cars? fuel is that cheap in america? i dont see corolla, civic and other compact vehicles,, im just curious
Employees don't "quit" in North America after many years, they get laid off for younger cheaper employees. So all the accumulated experience goes out the door for larger profits. Nice to hear that Japan values experience.
there's not nearly as many younger replacements so they kind of have to.
Nonunion?
My Japanese company in the US (not a car company) just laid me off after 47 years, along with most of the other over 60 employees. Now, according to people I keep in touch with still at the company, they are floundering.
@ronb3914 Your statement makes no sense. Those employees that got that experience where also young employees once. So the young employees gain knowledge from the older employees and retain that knowledge as they then become older employees.
@genoaoak Its the problem with profit driven models at times, they focus so much on short term capital they forget long term exists. Basically selling the farm to buy a cow.
He seemed to focus on the body quality and fit and finish a lot but I would argue that the drivetrain and suspension is much more important like engines transmissions and suspensions.
Well said.
True but it's also annoying when the fit and finish is misaligned my 2022 civic felt cheaper built than a Mitsubishi mirage when comparing the panels, frame, and gas casket. It's all very loosely put together and feels not as solid as some other cars I've driven
Nissan is #1 for engineering blding for the 2025 v6 the 3.8 motor in the frontier toyota fell to#5 on this list
As long as fit an finish i would say Subaru is top, i think toyota is awfully cheaply build on inside
@dmitrijusciubinskis5156after owning several Toyotas, their interiors does seem cheaply made. The interior will fall apart, while the engine/transmission seems to never die lol.
I am in Japan. The attitude and general aspects of car ownership is very different here compared to other countries in which I have lived. Currently I have a 2012 Forester. It has a service at Subaru every 6 months. Subaru changes the oil and filter every 12 months, which is about 10,000km in my case. Every two years it undergoes thorough maintenance and inspection for road registration. I have always used car dealers here for my maintenance because they are a part of the car company, not franchises. There are no franchised car dealerships in Japan. Thus, any work is guaranteed by the car company itself. The workers and mechanics are dedicated members of the company and are proud of their company and its cars. The cost for maintenance is kept low to encourage customers to keep a relationship with the company.
Most people in Japan don't drive long distances every year. I bought my Forester (model SH, non-turbo, 4sp automatic) secondhand (from Subaru) for 1 million yen (GBP£5,000, USD$6,500, AUD$10,000) in 2020 when the car was 8 years old and it had only 11,000km on the clock, so it was in almost new condition. This is not unusual here. Because I bought it from Subaru it came with a two year guarantee. My previous car was a Honda CRV. It was well-priced and the price included the first five years of servicing (I did pay for the oil though). I also have a year 2000 NB Mazda Roadster, and Mazda servicing and personal service are also excellent. I have had 26 cars, mostly because I moved countries 6 times and of course had to sell and buy. For Japanese cars, I have had Nissan, Toyota, Mazda (3), Honda, and Subaru (2), They have all been excellent. Nevertheless, regular maintenance is the key.
Best wishes from an Australian in the central mountains of Honshu.
mine is done through the company as well (a dealership of their own). I find it better than a franchise.
The entire car dealership system in the usa seem like a scam. i genuinely understand why car companies can't run their own showrooms and sell directly to customers, along with 1st party maintenance.
Mazda metallic Red is awesome deep metallic color . Looks like custom candy apple lacquer paint job
Yes, but there have been quality issues with that red color. Some owners reported flaking over time. Not sure if this was fixed. Similar to my Acura ILX with Catalina Blue.
That's because it kind of is. It's a Tri-coat paint where they layer two different colors of paint (gold and red) and then clear coat over it. Usually that kind of paint is reserved for high end vehicles, Cadillac was famous for using it.
Paint won't get you home..
Just a beach if you ever need it touched up
@Mo.Jo. My white Toyota has problems with the paint so there's that. I don't think any paint is good these days due to EPA required changes to paint.
I had a 2010 Nissan, a 2014 Hyundai and now I own a 2002 Honda and a 2008 Mitsubithi. They are all great cars. Never had a problem with any of them.
I like Japanese car built in Japan . Japanese worker have very high standard of work they have integrity
This is true. Different culture there, for the better.
I couldn't agree more. made in Japan cars are far far more superior. lets be honest .for the most part, The American assembly line worker. doesn't take pride in their work.
The problem is union workers.
The Hondas built in Alabama are great quality due to non-union workers.
@bladeofwarabsolutely agree
if you notice Honda workers wear uniforms. which shows professionalism.
My 1976 Honda Accord, purchased new in1976, took me 380000 miles lasting 18 years. The best vehicle I have ever owned.
Wow, that's an anomaly, most those early accords the engines blew!
Just don’t get in a accident. They fold like a beer can.
Imagine if you'd taken care of it.
@Poppa_CapinyoazEveryone thinks they're a comedian.
We had a 1978 CVCC hatchback. Bulletproof manual transmission and we used it as much as we could.
It was a Michigan car so it rusted out by 1984, made it a rock hauler too and it still kept going.
I like so much that David was not willing to go into dissing brands and making large broad statements. He is obviously an engineer so he knows things behind logos. Kudos, good job, thank you.
Exactly 💯!
For my part, I find his analysis to be very diplomatic; he wants to please everyone and this taints his assessment.
Indeed. Japanese automotive engineering is top notch. The engineers in all those companies are all trying very hard and good engineers too. I don't think there is much in it amongst the top 4 with the others not far behind.
@wakneyPersonally I think he is trying to be fair. Billions of dollars are at stake and millions of lives, a lot of people are trying very hard to serve the public well and succeeding: the Japanese manufacturers have made an extraordinary effort.
I have Mitsubishi Verada built in Australia for 25 years and it's still going. Amazing quality.
25 years ago, Mitsubishi manufactured impeccable cars
@wakneyThey actually still produce trouble-free cars, provided they showcase their engineering prowess.
Mazda CX 5 manufactured in Hiroshima is #1 for me. Greeting from Canada.
I just attended the English tour, of the Mazda Museum yesterday, here in Hiroshima. It’s a MUST visit, for every Mazda enthusiast.
2024 CX90 used in 2029 for me at great price low mileage 🎉
@jamesg6491I just returned from Japan after visiting the mobility show. I need to make the time to visit the Mazda museum next time. Always wanted to see it
I also have a Japanese-built 2014 CX5, and its assembly quality and reliability is beyond good.
@FernandoGarcia-u7r ... I have a 2013 CX-5 runs like energizer bunny ... needs only gas and periodicaly oil change
Anyone else notice these video clips of factory floor automation are amazingly interesting? It's crazy how far factory technology has come!
我的2010 Nissan Tiida1.8是在台灣組裝的，已經行駛了240000km，油耗和行駛表現仍然和剛買時差不多，我花在維修和保養的費用也很低！我覺得很感謝🥰
2008 Civic with 530,000 miles and going strong
that’s insane lol
They don't make them like the used to for sure! I know a guy who had one with over 500,000 and the engine oil was sludge because he never took care of it.
When I was in high school in 1977, when all my friends were into the loud fast cars, I really wanted a small Nissan/Datsun pick up with the square headlights. Even back then, I was thinking of fuel economy. I first noticed quality of a Japanese vehicle when my friend let me borrow his new 1990 Mazda Miata. I shut the driver door and heard no door window rattle. I was very impressed. I have two 20 year old Hondas, one 28 year Toyota P/U and one 18 year old Nissan/Infiniti. Haven’t had a car payment in years. I can’t remember the last time I went to a mechanic for a major problem. Thumbs Up!
I’m still driving my 2007 Honda Accord 254,000 kms on the clock. I’m at the point where I’m so attached to my car it’s more like a family member than a utility tool. I love my Honda.
Ot should go 350-400 easy
I know the feeling. It's a beautiful one... until this family member finally leaves you.
I had one. 17 years and over 343'000 km - and it wasn't even a natural death. I won't tell which brand, because that'd put all those rankings into perspective. I just say, the bar is set high for the Japanese car I now drive.
That's hardly any miles KMs on it. 😂
Sad
Bought a 2025 Maxza CX5 in the Premium Plus trim and I love it!
still driving my 2015 lancer base model, and i ive never had to do anything to other then change the oil. mitsu need to bring the lancer back
I had a friend once who referred to Mitsubishi as Misbitchy. Anyway, I loved my 96 Eclipse, and I currently own a 2007 Outlander XLS that currently has 260k miles on it and is still going strong.
I’m watching this from a 2009 Honda Element with 250k miles on it that still hums along beautifully. ❤
My 2010 Element only has 92k miles on it so it should be good for another 15 years!
My 2004 Element has 437k on it. All original. Just well maintained
Used to drive Mitsubishi Lancer IX for 10 years and made 400.000 km. It was a good and enduring car
The Mazda red: best quote I heard ‘it’s the best red under 100k’
My two favorite guys in this topic. What a great combo to do a series together!
False, biased video. Worst build quality = TOYOTA. 100%. Abysmal build quality.
Thanks for watching! We'll try to do more content together 🙂
@cw4623not that I’ve ever seen.
@cw4623 I still don't know which they say is worst or best. And if you look at comments/on here and other videos, you find that all vehicles have good and bad. The best "build quality" I know of is our Mitsubishi's. Far superior to any Ford, BM or Stellantis I ever owned.
I just got a 2022 CX5 I hope it lasts for many years. I bought it specifically because of the good reviews and it's made in Japan
"People don't quit their jobs..." as opposed to "Corp doesn't lay off or fire workers..."
Firing someone in Japan is much harder than in the US
@HH-le1vi All those suck-ups around Tojo were quite agreeable, too. "Where he goes, we all die."
Former son-in-law worked for years at Nissan in TN. They offer buy outs to older employees rather than risk medical issues and he took it. The union jobs are less demanding. either way, this idea of "experienced" workers doesn't make much sense to me. Line workers do the same job sometimes 100s of times a day. They are "experienced" pretty fast. Now if the engineering of components or build are faulty you get junk. Good engineering and quality control makes the most difference.
I'm on my third mazda now. I just bought a new mazda 3 top spec in the UK. I also talked my dad into getting a mazda 3, my mum into buying a mazda 3 and my uncle just bought a top spec mazda cx 30. Brilliant
I have I have bought two Mazda 3 , both new and automatics - a 2016 and 2017. Dealer maintained for all services , per book, and I experienced engine failures at 110,000km and 130,000 km respectively!
I have now switched to Toyota.
@OlliphantDid you? I'm in the official mazda club UK. About 30,000 members and I've never had anyone say that. That year of mazda 3 is considered one of the most reliable cars of all time. They were super popular in Australia and new Zealand because they were so reliable too. What exactly was the engine failure?
You need more variety in your family.
@OrangeUpNah. I've had it. Never again. Especially German cars. I've driven porsche, bmw, Audi, ford, Vauxhall. Basically everything except vw and Honda.
@Olliphant Paint quality and engine problems in my Mazda 3. The roof started to spot rust all over and it was coming from under the paint before bubbling through after only 3 years. This is clearly a manufacturing issue. The engine would stall randomly while driving and Mazda blamed software... the car was sold shortly there after. Never had these issues in a Honda or Toyota.
I had 2003 Mitsubishi Galant for 12 years and did not have a SINGLE problem. and I LOVE it
I had a 2001 Galant V6 sport automatic and it was a money pit. When I sold it on in 2010 and 105K miles it needed £3500 spent on it for the next MOT. Good ridance.
Why haven't you kept it then?
I had several Galants (89', 94', 98'), one had engine oil leak, one had dead transmission after a few years. One had bad water pump... Not too happy about the quality, but they are very cheap to buy. So overall I am Okay.
Very informative information... Thanks!
I'm on Subie #7 myself and another 3 in my family. We're die hard Subie fans. I've been driving them since 1990.
My 2007 V6 Accord-now my son’s car-just passed 222,222 miles.
Fantastic, very informative video. Please keep them coming.!
I have a Honda Civic Coupé 2010. It's beautiful and it drives so smooth and so fun. Love it. Will never get rid of it. It's a true champ 🏆
Still driving my 2002 Nissan Xtrail have 290k km on the clock no issues with engine and transmission. Still going strong.
Excellent overview and explanation! Most helpful I’ve found! Thank you.
So nice to see a couple of Canadians together❤❤❤
dont really care what country they from, but they do seem like a couple of smart and genuine fellas
Great interview 💪
Thankyou 🌷
Interesting.... would be great if you could also include the the lower models that they are making in Mexico
I have a Mazda CX5 and it is solid after 6 years but I also have a 2013 Kia Sorento V6 with 317,000KMs and runs great and uses no oil. Original engine, trans, starter, alternator😎
Yeah! I got a 2012 one, same experience!!!
The Lambda II was a good engine, on Hyundai's part. Their only 'Great' engine was their v8 tho.
Those years Sorentos - bulletproof if you take care of them
Thank you, great guest, great info!
Good info. Sounds unbiased.
My manual transmission 2009 Honda just passed 180000 miles. My dad’s Honda accord hatchback passed 300,000 miles, close to 350,000. The Honda engine is incredible. Luckily my Honda was also built in Japan so the car is so well constructed too.
I could have been a Honda salesman for all the H stuff in our possession. For me owning Honda was always as easy as changing fluids and adding gas to drive a Honda. But today, I think many models are too complex, too fragile, with R&D not complete. Toyota has definitely been hit by these situations. We bought a new Toyota Rav Limited ICE last year, and was surprised at how light duty and cheap it feels. When looking & researching for a midsize truck, I lost faith in Taco and Yota trucks. After looking and driving competition vehicles, bought my first Nissan Pro4X. Time will tell I guess.
For me, it was a 1978 Toyota long-bed pickup. I had to replace clutch plates twice in those first 20 years and don't really press it much; I should sell it to someone who would use it more BUT I can't find a "qualified next owner" - I'm fearful that some dad (who doesn't really care) would give it to their child and they'd wreck or mistreat it. "Why don't I just kill it myself if I'm going to sell it to someone who will?" I dunno. We have multiple houses and we leave it at one, and it's ALWAYS used well. sigh... but it does NOT deserve to die in a heap o' dust and non-use.
I have a 2013 fit, never one time in its 130k miles has it had an issue. Just oil changes, breaks and tires
^ hoping to get atleast 300k miles on it
My brother's 07 CRV got 490,000 miles on it and it's got an oil leak basically. It's absurd how reliable Honda is (alongside Toyota)
At home, we've owned three Hondas in Europe, all with over 200,000 km and no mechanical repairs needed. The models in Europe are made from Japan.
On my third Acura TL/TLX. The second one my son bought from me and has almost 400,000 kms on it. It still runs great . Tbh, none of them have ever given us problems-great product.
I am so impressed of my relatively bulletproof 2014 Mazda6 (my first, certainly not my last) that I just attended the English tour, of the Mazda Museum yesterday, here in Hiroshima. It was the very main reason why I decided to visit this beautiful city of Hiroshima. It is the City of Mazda, after all. The factory tour is very impressive btw. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures (understandably), except the massive amazing Mazda historical collections. The Mazda HQ lobby is a sight to be seen as well.
I assume it's a petrol...Not a diesel.
I owned Mazdas, including when they were partnered with Ford. Mazda is more a driver oriented car than Toyota or Honda. Mazda is not as reliable as Toyota but they are more fun to drive. Mazda hits the sweet spot between build quality, price and fun.
@265justy Yes petrol indeed. The oil burner never made it for sale in the USDM.
@jamesg6491Just as well. Mazda diesels have a bad reputation in general compared to other brands.
Wow! I bet that was cool to see!😁
Fantastic interview and collab!
Thank you!
I bought a brand new Mitsubishi back in 2001 (2000 model) and it is still going strong. It looks a bit beat up now but it's a total workhorse that's never had any engine problems.
Honda’s use of small turbocharged engines is disappointing.
no company is perfect,eh?
They are fun and still reliable
What!?! Honda still uses the 3.5 V6 in SUVs Toyota uses a 4 cylinder turbo.
Toyota uses a 1.6L 3 cylinder turbo in Corolla GR. Honda uses a 2.0 4 cylinder.
In Civic R.
What you say is actually WRONG ! Toyota uses more small engines than Honda.
Honda Pilot 3.5 V6
Acura MDX 3.5 V6
Vs-
Toyota Highlander 2.4 4 cylinder
Lexus RX350 2.4 4 cylinder
Honda still puts V6 in larger vehicles
Toyota All 4 cylinder turbo
You Wrong
Honda dropped the ball when they brought out the 1.0 3 cylinder turbo engine for the Euro market (British built) Civic. It was only offered for a few years though. Honda learned their lesson.
I have a mazda3 built in japan. From time to time i get remembered what a good choice i made. It drives nicely, looks gorgeous, and is reliable. My friend bought a civic in 2020 built in turkey, and while nothing critical broke, he had a lot of annoyances with it, like squicky breaks after 3 times trying to fix the issue at the service. Buy whatever you want, but buy from japan.
I have a 22 Mazda 3 hatchback 6mt built in Japan also. No issues love this car. It will go 300k easy, even with my aggressive driving. Just do regular maintenance and love and it will run forever.
Japan a notch above the rest in my humble opinion
Which Cars are built in japan? Nissan? Toyota?
@benjamindelannee3501Pretty much all of them. But they also build in other places. Typically the versions shipped to Britain and Europe are Japanese built and ones sold to America are made in America. The American versions are never as reliable. Although Honda has a plant in the UK and the cars from it are super reliable.
I had a 2011 Mazda 6, worst car I ever owned. Got it new many issues after warranty.
Great video! Thanks for sharing this valuable knowledge 👌
Proud owner '02 4Runner, 235k miles. Lots of off road. Never garaged. Still running strong. ❤
You must not live where road salt is used. I had a 99 for 20 years and the frame rusted out. I live in the Chicago area.
Same year, similar milage!
So glad paint quality is mentioned
Subarus are thin AF scratch so easily
@cherobinson6371I realize they're not Japanese, but GM and Ford seem to have paint that looks like it barely covers the primer. We have a 2013 Accord that we bought new that definitely has some orange peel in places, but the car has been solid for 210k miles.
Yes! Toyota really needs to work on their paint quality. Especially their clear coats.
Very interesting video. Thanks for posting.
Mazda all the way! My 2016 CX-5 is at 215,000 miles, and absolutely bulletproof. Looks great, fun to drive, and zero issues.
My 2023 cx5 within the first 10k miles had headlight fail, driver seat get “loose,” replaced, and get “loose” again, and a transmission that feels like you are being rear ended when going from 2nd to 3rd in cold weather. My Jeep Wrangler had/has far less issues.
not so for the 2.2D major issues
CX-5 had quite some problems, not bullet proof at all. CX-60 has MASSIVE quality issues
@stayphun6188 really? What issues? ...this model was just launched here back in September.
@JR-tl8tgMainly problems with the chassis, some electronic issues and lots of transmission issues. It was so bad, lots of customers returned their CX-60 to the dealership and went to buy cars from another brand out of frustration. PS: the PHEV had the problems, the Diesel not so much.
The questions being asked of David mirrored the questions that came to mind as I was listening. Well done guys and very informative!
Thank you!
Thanks this was very informative interview
Mazda's feel always much more expensive than they really are. They are quite affordable cars but feels premium, not like basic Toyotas which always feel cheap, even if their quality is top notch. Also the top end Lexus-models are close to Rolls Royce levels finish, fit and quality, so much better than the European premium manifacturers.
This is simply not true brother. Lexus quality especially interior wise has slacked off a lot the past 5-7 years.
@mithaqali9921 don't know about other models but my 2023 es300h feels perfect quality wise.
The thing about Toyota is for the most part that have always been extremely safe and conservative. That's why they're bulletproof and how they got that reputation, but it's also why their economy cars have the reputation of being boring. The fact that they have been conservative and safe with the interiors i.e. durable over nice, to such a degree, is pretty crazy. But hey it's obviously worked they are #1 globally.
Lexus infotainment has always been the weakness, now they catcher up but imagine a solid Lexus IS with BMW level infotainment
@Sam-go3mb : Yep ! ..... like most people I'll live with some boring if I'm getting well made reliability that is affordable.
I see a car as a utility. Does it start ? Does it go along the road as it should ? Fine, .... I'll take one.
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander used for business. Just turned over 174,000 miles with only (a bit more than) normal maintenance.
Our M O's/2013 & 2023 were and are both about as reliable as can be. Normal maintenance? You mention "a bit more than". What is more than maintenance? We had a shock go bad, they replaced it under warranty. So the only inconvenience was to go to the dealer and wait for the replacement. That to me is "a bit more", but certainly something that can be expected. And in no way diminishes my opinion of M.
Absolutely brilliant and extremely reliable cars.
@Kyosti5000100%! On my third Mitsubishi, best vehicule I've ever owned!
2010
Outlander still drives great.
2017 here, 140k, THE most reliable trouble free car of mine in 30 yrs.
I drive a Mazda3. The paint is so fragile but the car is great. 14 years and 170k miles later, this thing is still going strong as hell
What year is your Mazda?
Mazdas paint is great, but chips so easily.
@JBP117Exactly it looks amazing but it's so thin
Mine is a 2020 CX-9, and I’ve never seen such poor paint quality.
@shv5085 90’s Chevy was finger painted on by drunk children.
I couldn’t be happier with my 2018 Subaru Forester, it’s an absolute workhorse in Canadian snow and the bitter cold. Here in Canada, most Subarus we get are built in Japan, and that heritage shows in the fit, finish, and reliability. I previously owned a Mazda, which looked the part but proved temperamental. That said, I hear they are improving their quality. The Forester, by contrast, feels as if it were engineered for our climate, steady, predictable, and quietly excellent. Don't need to take my word for it, CR recently rated it at the top for consumer satisfaction.
Any issues with the engine
CR rated new or up to 3years old cars, I drive 9 year old subaru forester and it already has problems (at 85k miles).
Subaru 2.5 l engines have multiple issues. Early 2000's had premature headgasket failures. Mid 2010's have oil leak issues from the valve covers as well as the timing chain cover that require extensive repairs. Some years have ring-land failures that require an engine overhaul. Engine wiring harness issues are also a common failure point. Subaru's are not the reliable car that people think they are at all.
I bought my 2018 Forester Limited based on CR also. No regrets. Have been debating trading for a new model, but just can't seem to give up my vehicle. Absolutely no issues, so, no real reason for trading in.
Ew so ugly
My wife has a Toyota Highlander and I have a Honda accord 2.0 Touring. We love both our cars. Last summer I rented a Mazda CX 70 and was very impressed. Seemed very high end indeed.
Thanks for giving us an example of distracted driving.
Very interesting. Very insightful. Great value. Thanks.
Thank you!
I recently bought a used 2007 Corolla for $3,200 at 223k miles on it. The previous owner was thinking it was on its last leg.
Took it to the dealership for anything and everything and spent $2k on alignment, tires, airbag issue and alternator.
The brakes are not far off to replace but mechanics say this car will last at least another 10 years.
Not bad for spending $5k on a car.
I have a 2003, with 200k on it. Solid as a ROCK. Burns no oil, not rusted, heavily undecorated with Fluid Film. Ready for next 10 years of driving. Have 3k in it
As long as the undercarriage is not rusty
First costly mistake... Took it to the stealership.
@aonforme3349I am not a mechanic and have had a 17 year relationship with the dealership.
For ease of parts and getting the car ready for anything, the dealership is the way to go.
@aonforme3349 Not true. Have always gotten quotes on service items and ALWAYS have master tech/prior master tech work on my Toys. Dealership meets any quote as long as Toyota parts are being quoted by the independents. For struts front and back, as well as several other repairs/maintenance, the dealership has beat the independents. Ignition coils just replaced--independents again higher than what I paid dealership. Ignition coils need to be OEM.
Great material! Thank you 🙏
My Mazda 3 delivers such a pure quality of driving experience that it compels me to remain loyal to the Mazda brand for my next vehicle upgrade, Probably cx models...
I am also compelled I had a 2007 mazdaspeed 3 that never left me stranded and delivered such an awesome driving experience. Since then I never left mazda.
Ma,da is way under appreciated.
It's not like they could afford slacking off. Mazda is the last big independent car manufacturer. Everyone else has either other means to make money (Mitsubishi heavy industries) or have a lot of sub-brands under one roof (VW with Audi, Porsche, Skoda)
Mazda builds cars and they need to excel at it (imho they do) or be gone.
@David_randomnumbergood point
I had an ‘04 Mazda 3 hatchback and now drive a 2011. Thinking about my next car and a third 3 hatchback is definitely on my very short list. Both reached 200k easily with more to go. Corolla hatchback is the only other I’d consider.
One of the few underrated car companies. I feel like so many car manufacturers just by on reputation and so many are overrated (most American and European brands). Mazda is kind of a forgotten brand.
in my country, Mazda is the aspirational car maker for middle class people. women? Mazda 3. Young single guy? Mazda 6. Married couple with kids? Mazda CX5.
We even have a saying, when you start making good money, you'll get a red mazda
Super useful - thanks!
I have a 21 year old Subaru Forester XT. Love it…extremely reliable, no rust. Parts are reasonable in price and it’s easy to fix. No fancy bs, no screens or noises handles and drives great! Hope to keep it forever! They were definitely better in the early 2000’s with their rally team in tact.
I have a 99 Legacy wagon 2.0 manual. You can tell a lot of thought and passion was put in those early Subies!
Subaru Legacy 2005 here in Iceland. Still didn't get it stuck in the snow
Same, almost 21 years old XT. Rust is an issue where I live but I still love it! It feels quicker than the latest H6 Outback we also have :).
@reneegudjon3204They’re unbeatable in the snow. I’m in Canada (and not the wussy Canada, the -30 below snow to your waist Canada) and I haven’t been stuck yet. I had a 2007 Outback that I sold at 300,000 km. Loved that car too but it needed an engine swap so I let it go, it was still running thou.
@grzegorzkrkU nas nie ma soli na jezdniach.
Great to have two excellent reviewers together.
This helps me a lot. Ty both!!!
I absolutely loved my 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Turing. Was going to keep that car forever if I could till a jerk drunk driver totaled it while parked. I was heart broken and infuriated at the same time.
I loved driving that car.
Honda being second, slightly behind Toyota, but ahead of all the others is the least surprising insight I’ve heard on RUclips. Ok, Mazda is getting closer but Toyota and Honda have been 1 & 2 for decades.
When it comes to engine s Honda is better than toyota
@JerrySeriatos now because they are making junk!
Wow, just pure automotive gold. They should write a book with all this vast in depth technical knowledge. Amazing
8:27 The Mazda paint looks good and I like the cars, but they sure do apply the paint super thin!
Yeah. I’ve always said their paint jobs looks so wet and glossy smooth. Didn’t realise it’s so thin
We have 2 Subaru forester's and agree with your views.
Years? Early Foresters up to the third generation had timing belts that required changes at approx 100k miles and were interference engines. They were also plagued with head gasket failures at approx 100k miles or less. Fourth gen (2011-up) have multiple failure points including valve cover gasket failure that leads to spark plug oil seal failure as well as timing chain cover oil leaks that require fairly expensive repairs. Some years also had ring-land engine failures as well as engine wiring harness issues. Subaru "reliability" is grossly exaggerated.
My Mazda 2016 hatch three seems like it’s going to last a while!only thing that surprised me is the stock battery only lasted three years.
My first Mitsubishi lasted 17 years before I sold it. Almost 200,000 miles. No issues at all. I'm now on my second Mitsubishi. 2 and a half years in, 30,000 miles, no problems. I constantly recommend Mitsubishi to everyone.
any CVT issues ?
True. We have the Mitsubishi Magna TJ (with 6G72 V6). It's currently at 370+k on the clock. 2001 model, but still responsive and pretty quick too.
A discussion comparing different factory sources would be interesting: e.g. Japan, vs Canada vs USA vs Mexico
He has a video on that subject with the car care nut
Why? Most people would simply say "Japan makes the best". They certainly have been around for years. Outdoing the Germans. And look at the Swedish- Saab gone. Only Volvo left.
Japan # 1, then Canada, then America, then Mexico.
I enjoyed listening
to your guest's view of top Japanese cars. It was reassuring to hear his opinion on above cars as an expert.
On my 3rd Honda and very happy with the quality of their vehicles, however i had a 97' Nissan 200SX, and that was an outstanding car, i miss the Nissan quality of the 90s
We have a Mazda cx5 and this vehicle is simply awesome
Great discussion. Very interesting. And very helpful when it comes deciding to buy a new car awesome I learned a lot. Thank you very much .
i like Mazda the most
My family have been using 3 Mitsubishi. One the Arobody using on farm and it's been almost 30 year old car and still can use. Then we've got new Lancer and it'll be 22 years this year. And we also have Triton now. All 3 Mitsubishi are reliable for us
my 2008 altima is really awsome it has no quit to it
I've been driving my Nissan Maxima since 2004 and it still drives and looks great, but I have read that the quality has slipped some over the years. I've also owned a number of Honda Accords and liked them all, including my 2013 model which I also am still driving. I bought my daughter a Kia Soul 5 years ago, and we both like it very much.
Nissan used to make a great quality car until they merged with Renault around 2000. Quality reputation has been ruined.
In Australia Suzuki models (Swift, Ignis etc) often top most reliable small car lists.
In Europe too
Yep and anyone who's had a Suzuki motorcycle would concur as well. They run like a clock.
Daihatsu actually has much more reliability than Suzuki, both in terms of engine durability and car design because they are part of Toyota.
Suzuki bowed out of the North American market a few years back, but I do think their offerings were underrated for both quality and reliability, mostly due to simplicity of design.
Most reliable, according to a contact in the insurance and roadside industry. Poor in terms of tech and drivetrain innovation.
Excellent analysis and fair assessment! Agree with many comments!
What about Suzuki?
Suzuki is the leader in small cars, makes millions of cars for India ,Asia and these cheap car last more that 300k kilometers, engines are super reliable... and so low cost
Toyota owns Suzuki, makes their vehicles
@scottcui8087 Toyota doesn't own Suzuki, they just have a 4.9% shareholding agreement.
I came for the same question! Which you think has better quality Suzuki or Mitsubishi?
@scottcui8087no, they don’t. Try google
My 2023 Mazda3 Turbo is built in Japan and you can tell. The fit and finish is very good IMO, and it's been very reliable. Mazda is the underdog compared to Toyota & Honda.
I got a 2018 3 that was assembled in Mexico. It also has very good build quality. Nothing rattles, all the panel gaps are solid. Its been a solid car so far
So are Hyundai and Kia cars faulty for the 1st year or so of their model redesign or of the 1st year of a new car model?
@Malio75 They are faulty no matter what. They can't seems to design something worth anything. Ask a Kia/Hyundai dealer what kind of work they do on their cars and its almost always warranty work.
ПЕРШЕ МІСЦЕ ЦЕ МАЗДА
Great video and I agree with what he said in terms of quality and reliability, thanks
89 Toyota Camry, 270k miles 😊
So that works out to be around 435 km? I've seen that model with over 800km on the clock, with only the timing belt changed every 120,000km. It was a company car that was used and abused every day. My own personal 89 Camry had 500km, and was still going strong, but unfortunately got written off in a freak accident. I had to run fuel injector cleaner through it once, but that was about it.
I currently own a 2017 Subaru Forester with 160k miles on it. No engine or drive train issue so far, but I had to replace the AC system which cost a couple thousand dollars. It is otherwise a solid and well-built car, and a joy to drive. Recently I rented a Mitsubishi Outlander, and I noticed a couple of subtle quality issues with it, compared to the Subaru. On the Forester, all it takes to close a door is a light shove. But on the Outlander, I have to push the doors rather forcefully before they close tightly. I may be wrong, but I attributed this to a lower tolerance and inferior alignment of the door components, compared to the Forester.
Im guessing you survived because you ignored subary cvt ,seal no atf change needed manual BS..otherwise you be on your 3rd tranny,😕 interior, assembly quality subaru wins but leking fluids underpowered boxers,and glass made cvt, with chain stretch as common faults its not sounds like long term reliable ownership 😕
Did you have transmission problems? I have the same vehicle around 140k and the valve body went
On the other hand, the Outlander may have better cabin sealing, meaning you have to shove the door closed against air pressure.
@richnaper6666 CVT Valve body issues are quite common. Just had mine replaced in my 2013 Outback and it was 2k. That and the ridiculous procedure you have to go through to replace headlights are some of my major pet peeves with Subaru.
Bhai logo UP me nexon pure plus manual 9.80 ki aur pure plus amt 10.50 ki on road without accessories mil ri hai, price thik hain ya aur kam ki bhi mil sakti hai, pls suggest......
Its remiss of you not askimg about his impression of Suzuki?
I think it's not a common brand in US
He lives in North America
I love my Mazda.. I will and forever now pronounce it the correct Japanese way. I have always owned Mazda. 8 now at this point, have a 22 Mazda 3 hatchback 6mt. Best car I have ever had and safest. Mazda far far more safe than Honda's
Agreed. I'm on my third mazda now. I just bought a new mazda 3 top spec in the UK. I had two mazda 2s before and I just talked my dad into getting a mazda 3 and my mum too. Also my uncle bought a mazda cx 30
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They’re a money pit in the US
@777RLno they're not. They've been in the top ten most reliable car brands repeatedly
@stephenmurray8559They don’t last 10 years unfortunately
Que buen video. Te felicito por el contenido e invitado.
My Subaru Impreza WRX hatchback has a bit over 200,000 kilometers. Original motor and transmission.
I hope my 2024 VB WRX will last this long with little to no issues. Its my 1st slowbaru ever. Always hated subaru. Fingers crossed 🤞
How many rebuilds? Very few WRX's make it that far without a rebuild. And what year? 2012 to 2014 WRX EJ's were plagued with premature engine failure due to ring-land issues as well as main engine wire harness issues. In fact Subaru of America settled several class action lawsuits on these issues.
200,000kms is nothing. Any normal cars will do that.
People LOVE their Subaru cars. But that doesn't mean they are great cars. There have been generations of known issues, including head failures on the flat engines, which we were told were great. But Subaru abandoned them due to poor reliability. Other similar problems too.
Another car make that people LOVE is jeep. For those who don't know nuthin...jeeps suck.
lol @ 200k is a flex. My motorcycle will do that and more
Guys you are my two favorite youtubers, thumbs up on your JOINT video 👍👍
Thanks for watching! We'll try to do more content together 🙂
Hey my favorite guy David with you Br Nice to see 💖 and I love his point of views on Japanese Cars💕
I am a retired traveling x-ray service tech. I used to put lot's of miles on my cars in interstate driving. I owned to American vehicles not worth even mentioning. Japanese vehicles I had a Subaru Forrester that I loved until the head gasket issue. Also they have a timing belt that has to be changed every 100,000 miles at about $1000. Next I got a Nissan Rogue, and I loved it until the Jetco crap transmission went out. Even after having it replaced I still had issues. I will say the engine and accessories were great. I now have a 2016 Mazda CX-5, and love it! It's made me a Mazda fan!
All Subarus from2008 on have timing chains.
Nissan had extremely good engines but the transmissions were not as strong. My brother's U12, SSS was an amazing car: he obtained huge mileage - incredibly reliable.