I bought my daughter a Kia for her high school graduation. It was used with almost 100k on it. This was seven years ago and i just sold it for her last month. Not ONE problem with it. Cause of that my next car myself might just be a Kia
Thank you for calling out the Hyundai Sonata. We are the unfortunate owners of a 2013 Sonata and I can attest, all of Mark’s points are correct. I had a full engine swap at 130,000km covered under warranty due to metal shavings in the engine. The car has held up, however after 10 years it cost me a pretty penny to keep alive. We purchased this car when we were young and dumb… We now have a second vehicle, 2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum, now I can say with full confidence I will never go back to Hyundai.
nothign to call out EVERYONE who actually takes time to research there vehicles outside of what the salesman tells you knows Hyundai and Kia vehicles are CRAP and NO ONE should ever buy them...there the post unreliable brand in north America, why do you think they need that warrenty for?
These manufacturers are making their vehicles to where you have to take back to the dealer to repair. This is their part to keep the dealers service dept. In business. This is dealer survival source of income. Sales is the money that is profit
i have a chevy cruze 1.8 just hit 100k miles and i swear to god i have been fixing this junk ever since it had 66k miles i owned it for 2 years and i am getting rid of it. this was the worst choice i've ever made to buy this junk
Knew a guy owned Range Rover, 3,000 bucks to replace headlamp that stopped working. Sealed electronic module, no bulb replacement , had to go to dealer over 2 hours away to get replaced, just a nightmare vehicle.
This is why 2000-2015 are the better years for most vehicle headlights - you can put in oven and heat up - remove stock projector and put in one with an upgraded lens/sharp cutoff from morimoto - reseal light - then spend a solid 1 hour wet sanding the external part of the light then 3m hard lens and plastic polish or chemical guys headlight polish - then meguaires headlight clear coat = looks better than any modern led garbage and you have control over what kelvin temperature you want to run - so 4300 kelvin will look best in most driving conditions because it’s not the moronic blue of led lights…. HID > Led - because they are serviceable. Leds are too blue and almost all of aftermarket “kits” are trash because they do not focus the beam pattern properly within a factory hid application You HAVE to go with an entire LED projector swap or don’t bother!
It's not often that I agree with RUclipsrs and their opinions, but dude everything you covered here was not biased or based off opinion. It was all fact based and I respect that. New car quality is at an all time low. Buying a good used car is not as easy as it used to be.
People here replying to your comment saying their Toyota held up well of course it does it's not a luxury car I own a 2008 bmw 7 series and you're correct
I used to have an E350 MB and after 5, 6 times back and forth with a dealership, they could not fix it!!! A master tech at a big dealership: " too much engineering, too much money, but too many failures..." Sorry, no more MB!!!!
The worst Hyundai sonata made. My brother bought the similar model couple of years ago and the engine caught fire in the middle of the highway and the car was stolen 2 years ago.
Great information. Thank you. I learned to stay away from any car with CVTs. I had a Nissan Rogue which was an absolute nightmare; three transmissions within a short period of time. I was glad a law firm handling a class action lawsuit against Nissan called me and I actually got every penny I paid Nissan back. At one point I sent Nissan an email telling them had I not paid for the car in full upon purchase, I would have them repossess it because I was always in the shop for repairs. I don't care if the CVTs have improved. I don't want to have another nightmare. I wouldn't consider buying another Nissan car at all.
Last week "I Do Cars" tore down a core Nissan Variable compression to see what failed. Spun a rod bearing. The level of complexity was begging for failure.
Perfect list of cars to avoid. If I may add: in general, newer cars seem to be less reliable than those built 10 or more years ago. Way too many engine and transmission failures. Direct injection and complex turbo engines are a strong No! Car electronics and gizmos have jumped the shark - so expensive to repair and not reliable.
Sure it’s the fact their quality is crap, also the fact Hyundai still hasn’t fixed their engine issues. The oil leaks are still a minor problem with majority of their lineup.
My wife bought a new Kia Soul 2016 now 8 years later still running like new. But of course we keep up with the maintenance. Like tranny fluid flush. Radiator flush. New brakes oil change every 5000 miles. Still looks new and so far been a good little car I hope it keeps going strong. 70,000 miles on it. So who knows ??
My friend bought a used one around the same year as yours. They keep up maintenance and used synthetic oil. High mileage but well looked after, but they are not built the best and will usually not last as long as a Honda or Toyota.
My brother purchased a used 2017 Mercedes C300 a few years ago and the maintenance issues are costing him big time. He told me his next vehicle will be a Honda. I continue to enjoy driving my 2005 Toyota Camry without costly maintenance issues. Reply
Thanks, you are so right. That’s the value proposition, in that careless expenditure means nothing left at the end of the day. Hope your weekend is going great.
I actually agree 100% with everything this guy said in this video, especially with what he said about the Buick version of the Chevy Trax and with the newer Jeep Cherokee. My employer added a few Cherokees to their existing fleet of Ford Escapes and Focuses. My first impressions of one of the new Cherokees was, What a p.o.s." My wife bought a 2015 Chevy traxin 2017 with 30,000 miles. After 4 oil leaks, multiple electrical gremlins and an AWD malfunction, we decided we had it with car and traded it in at 88,000 miles for a 2013 Ford Escape AWD with the 2.0 EcoBoost and 81,000 miles on the clock. That turnef out to be a great decision because the Escape has given her no problems (even though my wife abuses it) until we recently replaced the wheel bearings at 161,000 miles. I highly doubt the Trax made it to 100,000 miles.
Always been into cars and sold cars in the car business for some time. I believe this guy knows what he is talking about and is sincere. Good stuff. Keep it up, your doing an invaluable service in helping more people than you probably know.
I just discovered your Channel. I'm shopping around for used minivan. And I've been watching various other RUclips channels and I must say yours is very informative and a big plus, you are very entertaining! Thank you and I just subscribed.
Welcome aboard! Also my first recommendation, albeit they are pricey and harder to get is go with Toyota, nicely equipped, well made and sort of fun to drive
Couldn’t agree with you more on the Elantra, my daughter bought a 22 new because it looked good, had all the latest tech but that is how they get you. Long story short was such a cheaply made piece of crap that she traded it in for a 23 Honda civic and couldn’t be happier.
I had a 2009 Audi TT roadster with the 2.0T engine. I absolutely loved the car and it was very fun to drive, however, it burned oil. I had to add a quart of oil every 1,200 miles. The dealer told me that was normal. The car didn’t have any major issues other than the oil consumption… it had 116,000 miles before I traded it in. I miss those drop top days.
Yeah that was a design failure of VW with their EA888 Gen 2 before 2015. That was unfortunately normal, therefore many said either go 6 cylinder or if you can the old 1.8T. But the 2.0 TFSi is only a go after 2015.
I’ve always owned Mazdas too. Earlier models did have rust issues my latest cx5 has been good as far as that goes but they all have had the same issues.
My 2014 Chevy Cruze has 130k miles and it seems to be and as far as l can tell it will reach the 200k miles and so far l replaced the catalytic converter the oil cooler gasket (2) times some coolant leaks here and there the water pump and some odd things here and there l also been replacing the transmission oil frequently since brand new to keep it from getting dark l know these transmission doesn’t have filters also l am a DIY mechanic other wise l would have lost my mind with all these repairs 🎉
as a tech whos worked for dodge for over 25 years and is master certified, i can honestly say i NEVER heard of seen ANY of the issues you say the Cherokees have....the only one i seen that you listed is oil leaks but thats is from the crappy oil filter housing and is a easy fix with a aftermarket aluminum housing upgrade....everything else...never seen one in my 25 years....never heard of these having tranny issues or seen one, NEVER had ANY exhaust manifold issues....these arnt HEMI's...and i know hundreds of ppl that have these and love them and have zero issues with them...and yes i live in the next province over from you.
My neighbor's 2008 had starter motor issues, a clogged radiator and bad thermostat replaced at 60k. Then the transmission overheated 5 mi anywhere and over another 100 mi the head gasket blew. My boss bought a 2yr old srt in 2018, the transfer case blew at 25k. My other coworker was hit hard in the front end of a 2018 laredo, it shouldve been totalled but wasnt. The dealership couldn't get matching parts over 3 months, they even put different color badges on the front, resale value gone. I'll never get a jeep.
In terms to Infiniti, i'm owning Q60 2018 with 2.0 Benz engine m274 with g-7 transmission, and the only issue I've had so far was the abs sensor failure. This piece is under break pedal and it's connected with stop light as my mechanic told me, it cost 200 US dollars in total to fix it ofc on original parts, because there is no substitute. Apart of this I can say that only the infotainment system is sometimes glitchy but rest is fine. Compare to Audi, I do not see any of carbon at tail pipes, engine is clean, regularly maintenance and that's it.
love these videos, it goes to show, tech and showiness is just surface deep, to be honest I dont even understand why anyone rich or poor would want to own a car that might not work, or possibly break down and fail to bring you somewhere.... I know many wealthy people that just drive toyotas, but it seems to me that certain people that cant really maintain the car buy them to show off.... not always though, these videos really show me that usually its just the vanity of cars, and they are somewhat scams. I came from mercedes had a few of them went to lexus and toyota and just feel a lot more confident using them.... love these videos man, can you make a dedicated one on how bad ford quality is? thanks man!
@@ECPP bro can you do one on ford like a dedicated video on it? only if you feel its good for ur channel man, I just see and know people who had nightmares with them especially the explorer with the carbon monoxide leaking into the cabin....
It's so difficult to own a car today for us normal folks who need a car, but just barely make enough to own one. Modern cars are so fragile and boring. Older cars are more reliable, but as any car, they can't defeat the pass of time. And it's worst when you are love cars. Be stuck with a cheap modern car you don't like, which on top of that is unreliable, or get something older and more fun, which eventually turns into a money pit that you can't afford. I've owned a 2013 Impala LT 3.6 for nearly 7 years now. I know it's getting old and it's starting to show. For the most part it has been surprisingly rock solid, but I know that won't last forever. I need a newer car, but there is no similar, more modern options that are reliable, but also affordable.
Got a 2013 Sonata. Did all the recalls. Don't drive it, like I stole it. Keep up on maintenance .Haven't had a problem. I'm only running into, "10 yr old car" replacement stuff now ( rear shocks, and calipers last inspection, may be front struts, and calipers next one, but I'll plan for it ). Paid off, so any cost, is well below, a new car payment.
I love it when people ask me what to buy and I tell them they get the opposite and then pay me 1000's to fix when I said buy this or that and then they don't so frustrating. I guess it keeps me employed. Why ask someone with 20+ years of exp.
I love this video. It very informative and I've been telling people that used cars aren't always a safe bet and that ALL vehicles you purchased should be heavily researched as all many have issues. I always Loved the part of the video with the Seagull, so I thank the editor for the laugh...
We have the 2013 Hyundai. Bought it with less than 1,000 miles from dealership in 2015. My husband is handy and took very good care of it. It was very reliable until Sep 2022 at 140k miles the engine went. We got a free engine+free labor from Hyundai thank God. It took them about 2 months to give us the car back. Car is still going strong and reliable at over 175k
My Honda Accord just hit 222,222 miles this week. It needed a sun visor! Previous car a Fiesta, 17 problems, 42 trips to the dealer in under 80,000 miles. It had a manual transmission, so no Power Shift issues.
So far I've been lucky with my 2002 Hyundai Elantra GT. I bought it new for $16K and I'm still driving it today 22 years later with most all parts still the original under the hood! Granted it only has about 90K miles on it. It's been driven lightly. I just replaced the radiator and hoses last month and the timing belt at 60K miles. I also had to repair a hole in the exhaust causing a check engine light. It's got a few small rust spots now and very minor issues that I ignore now. But overall I got no major problems with it. But I would not buy another Hyundai now even though this one has been good to me. I will seriously consider a Toyota Camry for reliability. I only like the looks of some of the 2025 models though. The older ones have ugly front end grills unfortunately.
I've been in the business as a Service Manager/District Svs Mgr. for Honda and Chrysler. In my experience your list is Dead On! It's rare that I agree so much with these lists. Do Net buy a Jeep Cherokee of any year. Having worked for Chrysler /Jeep please take mine and his advice on that model. Just do your research and have fun with your new/used car!
Just because an unreliable vehicle has a warranty does not make it a worthy buy! These are all used vehicles which means maybe a year or two of constant 'free' hassles with the dealer, waiting for parts, renting cars, etc. before the warranty finally expires and you still end up facing the abyss. Anyways, enjoyed your commentary and your opinions are near spot-on from what my research has shown. An older fart, I am currently in the market to replace my '98 Accord coupe, 4cyl, 4spd with probably a 12 yr or so newer version of the same car being my smart move for reliability, fun and affordability. BUT... my heart wants to enjoy a few more years with a stick and V8 rumble(really miss RWD)so the Mustang GT or even a manual V-6 would also seem to me to be a good choice for the same reasons. Even keeping my eyes open for an appropriate classic! Like you say... Life is too short to drive boring cars!
Good choice. I really would buy one. Affordable, reliable, stylish and better than Honda these days. Not many cars I. This space have a real torque converter transmission but they do. Maybe look at the CC50 as it is a lower and wider more beefy looking version of the CX5. All good vehicles
The old lady had that generation sonata and it was a very nice vehicle. We never had any issues out it but the recall came about to get the motor replaced. We had that done and she ended up totaling the car. She liked the sonata so we went and got her a newer generation and so far it's been so good. It has 100K miles on it now and hasn't given us any issues except the bulb issue. Yes, I replaced headlights tail lamps more often than I would like the space to do Those are so cramped if you have big hands. But other than that the car has been riding and driving. No issues but she has a 2017 now.
Problem with auto manufacturers of today is that a lot of them are now putting more focus on what is on the dashboard and in the cabin and less focus on what is under the hood and the build quality of the bodies. I'm more interested in owning a vehicle that stays out of the auto repair garage than one I can order a pizza on the touch screen.
Thanks for for showing the Hyundai sonata 2014. I owned the Hyundai sonata 2014 gls which I purchased in 2017 at the Hyundai dealership who ripped me off. A lillte over 2 years ago,it had given me too much problems and empty my wallet. The first problem is the break pads and rotors wear out quickly I had to replace. I had to replace them each for $400. The second problems the head lights get burned and break lights get burned a lot. The third problems was the tie rod where I paid $300 for mechanic to fix it. The 4th problem was the frame that hold the radiator got rotten and it was falling off for safety reason I had to bring the car to the body shop for a repair. The fifth problems was the engine shut down on me while I was driving. I had to tow the car and bring it for diagnos at Midas. The Midas mechanic told me that he can’t fix the problem because it has excessive rod bearing problems as when you turn on the engine you can hear the engine knocking. Fortunately the dealership replaced the entire engine for free. Each year the car has problems that completely make me broke. If I do the math over the last years owning this car I have spent almost $7000 in repair. For these reason on the near futur I will never get involved with Hyundai’ s car regardless whether it will be a brand new car. Never buy a Huyndai again!
Thanks for sharing. These cars are really a bad example of modern automotive engineering. Sorry for all the troubles you had with it. Many people often do t find out until a few years in. The magazines who give these vehicle a green light often do so after a 2 hour review.
I absolutely love this guy I happen to just come across him and it’s so interesting and informative. But some of his commentary is so funny I just crack up. Death of a thousand cuts! I love it.
I had a 500, your right the fiat techs didn’t fix them right even under warranty, first oil change tech disconnected the oil pressure sensor causing low oil pressure, front sway bar links were installed wrong. The techs ruined mine, I had to trade it in.
In 2015, I got a job working outreach, helping individuals with developmental disabilities. Gas prices were through the roof and my mileage check wasn’t covering the gas in my Jeep. So, I started shopping for used, low mileage 4x4’s or AWD’s. Surprisingly, I wound up buying a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman S. It was a lease trade in, had all service records, was meticulously maintained and had 21,000 miles (34k km is my math is right). It was absolutely meticulous and a blast to drive with a 6 speed manual. Plus, I loved the looks on people’s faces when I got out of it. I’m 6’4” 250lbs. It was also insanely, Cadillac comfortable and an absolute blast to drive in Sport Mode. I had dealer installed JCW upgrades done (intercooler, exhaust and turbo downpipe upgrade). The car was on rails and an absolute joy to drive - right up until it hit 100,000 miles and all hell broke loose. Small, everyday problems, were insanely difficult to fix and wildly expensive. Everything from thermostat, to oil leaks, PCV valves (built into the valve cover) on and on. It threw a $90.00 transfer bearing in the transmission (no not my fault) and it caught fire. I should have let it burn. Thankfully, my car insurance covered a new transmission, but the engine is throwing codes, like a toddler pitching a fit. Then, I got cancer. It’s still sitting in my mechanics lot and I have no idea what it will take to get running again. I would never, ever buy another one, but I have to say, I’d lease one in a second. It was a seriously fun and underrated car. Just insanely expensive to fix and most mechanics - even mine who specializes in European cars, hate working on them.
Audi's oil consumption issues are notorious. All 2,0TFSI and not only. What's "funny" is that dealers will try to convince you that is normal. I mean what's normal to haul a big jug of oil just in case the oil light comes on on your dash.The oil issues lead to the even worse issues with their timing chains when they start getting loose and the engine starts misfiring and eventually will seize. Don't ask me how I know 🤪There was even a class action lawsuit in Canada few yrs back. They are not Land/Range Rover bad YET but if they keep going on like this the japanese and the Koreans will eat their their lunch. They already started.
Consider adding a tag on the screen when reviewing an individual car. Any color but black or white. The model and make will imprint in the views mind and spread the word.
The Buick Encore has a 1.2 litre/3 cyl.engine with turbo,which is only a notch above a lawnmower engine.Hard to believe so many consumers bought them.Their new Envista has the same engine,just a different look and larger.
@@brotherdodger8545 they started out having a 1.4/4cyl engine,then they switched to the 1.2/3cyl.,except for the first generation Chevy Traxx which remained with the 1.4/4 cyl.,which was the stripper version of the Encore.
I would agree, Mark: Buy any of these cars after warranty and best wishes. The winner even when new is Hyundai/KIA: One simply does not rebuild a Hyundai engine, one simply replaces it. As far as the 10 year/100K warranty, good luck fighting with Hyundai to get repairs covered and when you do the list of exclusions is directly related to repair work and parts which are NOT covered.
I now have 168,000 on my KIA and had no issues with any warranty work. But I did switch dealerships because the one I originally worked with was an ass in the service department. But the RUclips videos on Hyundia/KIA I see too many that routinely run them low on OIL then try to get a warranty replacement. That is a no go.
Older range rovers are completely unreliable but 2017+ models with the v8 have been surprisingly reliable as long as you maintenance them regularly. It’s very common to see some with mileage 90k-100k+
What drives me crazy is that some mainstream car site last year said Buick Encore was #1 small suv. Another put Lincoln Corsair at the top. Getting the real scoop on car reliability is extremely difficult when so many review websites are bought off by manufacturers. Antime i see a Buick, Chevy, Ford, or Lincoln in the top 3 list, I immediately know the site has been bought.
All this makes me grateful for my 2012 volvo. Has 209k miles on it now. I honestly haven’t taken good care of it because it cost a lot to repair being European. Taking better care of it now tho trying to get over 300k miles out of her. New car prices and interest rates are out of this world
One thing is for sure, the new Mercedes is not what it used to be. Manufacturers are now cutting to many corners. Our thoughts are its cheaper to put wires in cars than make well built cars..! And it's all about making the $$ and the consumers come last. Anyone who knows just drove off the dealership lot. And if their a problem, have a backup vehicle your going to need it for the hassle they going to put you through, their so called good customers. (YUP) Seriously ???
The second gen Chevy Cruze is a lot better than the first one which was horrible for reliability. Although it looks like that’s a second gen in the video.
I bought a 11k miles bmw i8 2014 last year and sold it this year and was fortunate not to lose alot. Bought for 55 from a doctor, car was like new, and a month later ac compressor failed, and an important sensor failed that controlled several components, and roof lining failed and collapsed and 2 ac hoses broke. All in all was 13k. Had it for a year, of that it stayed in stealership like 4 months fixing. I sold it for 65k and lost 3k and im considering myself lucky. I sold it and a month later the buyers windshield broke, a known problem with the i8, and is costing him 5k now to fix. I was lucky to know when to get out. Even if you have money, if every break costs you 3-10k to fix and shit happening every 3 months…
I owned a 2016 Mini countryman, this should be one mentioned on your list for bad used cars. Lucky for me I made it to 110,000 km before turbo started sputtering up hills, my dad had also mentioned the timing chain felt like it was struggling before we had sold it as well. If i had of kept it another year probably would’ve been out about 10,000$ Bought it with 77,000 km it was actually very reliable for the 4 years I owned it. But for an $18,000 used car i bought it, beware after 100,000 km Just because it’s the economy BMW, aside from the BS the dealerships tell you, the cars themselves aren’t built to last after 100K
Buy lexus or acura, lease every other luxury brand. Stay away from american brands, especially mexico-made GM products. Kia/hyundai are built to fail right after the warranty. If buying used, ask for 3rd party PPI. Run if dealerships refuse.
My mom currently drives a 2022 Jeep Compass. she is always raving about how it's so reliable,and doesn't cost her too much to fix. personally, I don't care about Jeeps. I think they're boring as shit. and my mom's like, "you'll like it once you start driving one." I'm like "Mom, I don't give a shit about Jeeps!" I never understood the appeal of jeeps. they're just known to be off-roaders and that's it. nothing else. Jeeps are literally not my style. I'd rather have a Range Rover. 😒😒😒
Suggestion: compare and rate infotainment systems. Recently, I rented 2 Hyundai compact SUVs and liked their infotainment. (I wouldn't buy a Hyundai based on infotainment.) I rented a Toyota RAV4 and found the infotainment to be nonintuitive
My fathers 2013 with the Theta was FLAWLESS for 150,000 miles until he passed away. The only thing that I will say was HORRIBLE in that generation was the road noise, it was HORRIBLE. His 2003 went 180,000 miles before it rusted out with NO REPAIRS! So I bought my 2009 and then he bought the 2013. I would buy a new one now but my 2009 just runs like new! Now that Toyota and Honda are getting with the times, the reliability is TANKING. I can't stop thinking about the Tundra with the 3.5 twin turbo FORD wanna be, ahh I mean 3.4 with wastegate vales defective. Ya, Toyota is so great? NOT, don't test they're JUNK like everyone else, just get it on the market!
@@ECPP I just hate when you S(*T on Hyundai. I know of Sonata's with over 300k miles on them and my neighbors Hyundai Entourage has a whopping 330,000 miles with only the radiator and thermostat replaced. Even the AC still works! I know they don't make a minivan anymore but Kia sure does and the Carnival is AWESOME! It barely looks like a minivan! I study reliability on cars and have since a baby. When my father owned a junk yard I would write down the make model and mileage off the odometer and go to other junk yards until they all went digital. The Honda Odyssey has TERRIBLE transmissions.
@@danr4197yep agreed same constant cars in every video. Like reposting the same video over and over and over again. Only difference is Hyundai and Kia have extended warranties for their issues in place all the others or even Toyota or Honda??? Not really the ones they did had a timeline you had to get it fixed in or it was “out of warranty”
A co-worker of mine has a low mileage Audio convertible, nice car, but is having oil leak issues. My 03 Regal, 150K km 93K miles, still running great, no issues.
Love this kind of information. So glad to see this back in action !
Thank you so much. Good morning and hope you have a great day.
More to come!
I bought my daughter a Kia for her high school graduation. It was used with almost 100k on it. This was seven years ago and i just sold it for her last month. Not ONE problem with it. Cause of that my next car myself might just be a Kia
Range Rovers: depreciate 50% in 2 years
Toyotas: depreciate 50% in 12 years
Toyota: apreciate each year
My boring comfy 2009 Lincoln Town car is pushing 340,000 with no problems except changing the airbags to regular springs😂😂
Thank you for calling out the Hyundai Sonata. We are the unfortunate owners of a 2013 Sonata and I can attest, all of Mark’s points are correct. I had a full engine swap at 130,000km covered under warranty due to metal shavings in the engine.
The car has held up, however after 10 years it cost me a pretty penny to keep alive. We purchased this car when we were young and dumb… We now have a second vehicle, 2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum, now I can say with full confidence I will never go back to Hyundai.
Thank you so much and I am glad you made that choice with the Toyota. Likely far fewer issues.
nothign to call out EVERYONE who actually takes time to research there vehicles outside of what the salesman tells you knows Hyundai and Kia vehicles are CRAP and NO ONE should ever buy them...there the post unreliable brand in north America, why do you think they need that warrenty for?
Same thing happened to my son's 2013 Sonata. Engine just died. Smoke coming out of it. Hyundai replaced it. Then someone hit him and totaled it.
We have a 1999 sonata clisque 160,000kl on the clock she still drives great air con is gone but other then that a great car body still looks great
@@ECPP Absolutely, went from driving Playmobil to Quality 😂
I bought a brand new Cruze in 2013. The starter went out within the first 7 months. The fuel pump went out in one year.
That’s not good
That’s brutal
It was just another Daewoo with a Chevy badge.
That is a very unreliable vehicle I have recommended to avoid at all costs!
These manufacturers are making their vehicles to where you have to take back to the dealer to repair. This is their part to keep the dealers service dept. In business. This is dealer survival source of income. Sales is the money that is profit
i have a chevy cruze 1.8 just hit 100k miles and i swear to god i have been fixing this junk ever since it had 66k miles i owned it for 2 years and i am getting rid of it. this was the worst choice i've ever made to buy this junk
Knew a guy owned Range Rover, 3,000 bucks to replace headlamp that stopped working. Sealed electronic module, no bulb replacement , had to go to dealer over 2 hours away to get replaced, just a nightmare vehicle.
Huge bucks for any comp net failure
This is why 2000-2015 are the better years for most vehicle headlights - you can put in oven and heat up - remove stock projector and put in one with an upgraded lens/sharp cutoff from morimoto - reseal light - then spend a solid 1 hour wet sanding the external part of the light then 3m hard lens and plastic polish or chemical guys headlight polish - then meguaires headlight clear coat = looks better than any modern led garbage and you have control over what kelvin temperature you want to run - so 4300 kelvin will look best in most driving conditions because it’s not the moronic blue of led lights….
HID > Led - because they are serviceable.
Leds are too blue and almost all of aftermarket “kits” are trash because they do not focus the beam pattern properly within a factory hid application
You HAVE to go with an entire LED projector swap or don’t bother!
Forgot to mention the year and model of. The range rover. He could have just bought used oem headlight online for way less.
It's not often that I agree with RUclipsrs and their opinions, but dude everything you covered here was not biased or based off opinion. It was all fact based and I respect that. New car quality is at an all time low. Buying a good used car is not as easy as it used to be.
As a 26 year veteran mechanic, I’ll say just don’t buy anything made after around 2010. It’s all junk.
What about infiniti with vq37
@Punkpsychobilly I have a 2017 Nissan Frontier crew cab 4×4 still looks new still runs like new NO ISSUES
I would say 2012 for some models and 2014 for some.
2012 Toyota Prius- no issues.
People here replying to your comment saying their Toyota held up well of course it does it's not a luxury car I own a 2008 bmw 7 series and you're correct
Junk Brands:
Range Rover
Audi A4
Chevy Cruze
Hyundai Sonata
Buick- All Makes
Mercedes C300
Infinity QX50
Jeep Cherokee
Kia Sportage
Fiat - All Models
How about Mk6 Jetta?
@@willie123811 Just listing the vehicles discussed in the video.
Phew my altima didn't make the cut 😌
Thanks for the list!
But chevy is buick
if you want to make an AUDI last, don't drive it.
Park it in the garage, drain the oil, take the battery out. And let it sit for the next 10 years and it might last your for another 6
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Or buy tdi with manual
@@generationx227 Same junk...
😂😂😂
This man the goat, of car info. And the Toyota mechanic on RUclips. I appreciate both of yall.
I used to have an E350 MB and after 5, 6 times back and forth with a dealership, they could not fix it!!!
A master tech at a big dealership: " too much engineering, too much money, but too many failures..."
Sorry, no more MB!!!!
Material. They use aren't to good go with a cadillac is much easier to fix
I think benz ur just paying for the name. I sat in coworker 2020 audi q7 I was disappointed with the material and performance such an overrated brand
The worst Hyundai sonata made. My brother bought the similar model couple of years ago and the engine caught fire in the middle of the highway and the car was stolen 2 years ago.
Great information. Thank you. I learned to stay away from any car with CVTs. I had a Nissan Rogue which was an absolute nightmare; three transmissions within a short period of time. I was glad a law firm handling a class action lawsuit against Nissan called me and I actually got every penny I paid Nissan back. At one point I sent Nissan an email telling them had I not paid for the car in full upon purchase, I would have them repossess it because I was always in the shop for repairs. I don't care if the CVTs have improved. I don't want to have another nightmare. I wouldn't consider buying another Nissan car at all.
Toyota is the o my reasonably reliable eCVT as it has more a planetary gear system etc
Last week "I Do Cars" tore down a core Nissan Variable compression to see what failed. Spun a rod bearing. The level of complexity was begging for failure.
Absolutely way too much going on there
Perfect list of cars to avoid. If I may add: in general, newer cars seem to be less reliable than those built 10 or more years ago. Way too many engine and transmission failures. Direct injection and complex turbo engines are a strong No! Car electronics and gizmos have jumped the shark - so expensive to repair and not reliable.
Thank you
I would never buy a KIa, their prices now are close to Toyota and Honda and they just ooze cheapness.
They are simply not of the same quality
Worse than that they are one of the worst manufacturers. Up to 19 they were catching on fire, all motors knock starting at 60k. Terrible company.
Agree but the prices for Honda are not close to that of Hyundai and Kia
Sure it’s the fact their quality is crap, also the fact Hyundai still hasn’t fixed their engine issues. The oil leaks are still a minor problem with majority of their lineup.
They also ooze stolenness. 😂
You’re never compensated for your time headache worry etc when you think you’re “JUST” going to “save money” by buying any of these vehicles
Thank you
My wife bought a new Kia Soul 2016 now 8 years later still running like new. But of course we keep up with the maintenance. Like tranny fluid flush. Radiator flush. New brakes oil change every 5000 miles. Still looks new and so far been a good little car
I hope it keeps going strong. 70,000 miles on it. So who knows ??
Greta story indeed
My friend bought a used one around the same year as yours. They keep up maintenance and used synthetic oil. High mileage but well looked after, but they are not built the best and will usually not last as long as a Honda or Toyota.
My brother purchased a used 2017 Mercedes C300 a few years ago and the maintenance issues are costing him big time. He told me his next vehicle will be a Honda. I continue to enjoy driving my 2005 Toyota Camry without costly maintenance issues.
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Hello Mark, important to avoid unworthy used cars unless one doesn’t value their own finances.
Thanks, you are so right. That’s the value proposition, in that careless expenditure means nothing left at the end of the day. Hope your weekend is going great.
Spoken like a prophet 💯
@@ECPP Yes thanks, the weekend has been great so far. Hope it is for you too!
@@PILULE-ow9sk I appreciate it, I’m far from a prophet! 😃👍
I love the styling of the Fiat 500 but I would be insane to buy one used.
I actually agree 100% with everything this guy said in this video, especially with what he said about the Buick version of the Chevy Trax and with the newer Jeep Cherokee.
My employer added a few Cherokees to their existing fleet of Ford Escapes and Focuses. My first impressions of one of the new Cherokees was, What a p.o.s."
My wife bought a 2015 Chevy traxin 2017 with 30,000 miles. After 4 oil leaks, multiple electrical gremlins and an AWD malfunction, we decided we had it with car and traded it in at 88,000 miles for a 2013 Ford Escape AWD with the 2.0 EcoBoost and 81,000 miles on the clock. That turnef out to be a great decision because the Escape has given her no problems (even though my wife abuses it) until we recently replaced the wheel bearings at 161,000 miles. I highly doubt the Trax made it to 100,000 miles.
Always been into cars and sold cars in the car business for some time. I believe this guy knows what he is talking about and is sincere. Good stuff. Keep it up, your doing an invaluable service in helping more people than you probably know.
Well said!
Thank you, Exotic Car Play Place!!! You are keeping people from wasting their money!!
You are welcome
I just discovered your Channel. I'm shopping around for used minivan. And I've been watching various other RUclips channels and I must say yours is very informative and a big plus, you are very entertaining! Thank you and I just subscribed.
Welcome aboard! Also my first recommendation, albeit they are pricey and harder to get is go with Toyota, nicely equipped, well made and sort of fun to drive
Couldn’t agree with you more on the Elantra, my daughter bought a 22 new because it looked good, had all the latest tech but that is how they get you. Long story short was such a cheaply made piece of crap that she traded it in for a 23 Honda civic and couldn’t be happier.
I had a 2009 Audi TT roadster with the 2.0T engine. I absolutely loved the car and it was very fun to drive, however, it burned oil. I had to add a quart of oil every 1,200 miles. The dealer told me that was normal. The car didn’t have any major issues other than the oil consumption… it had 116,000 miles before I traded it in. I miss those drop top days.
They all say oil consumption is normal but really a well designed engine would use little and Audi just. Oaches people to accept this. Not for me
All Vw Turbo engines burn oil. My 16 Jetta S MT always burned a quarter and leaked some oil
Low friction piston system = oil blowing past rings and increased consumption. 1 qt per 1000 miles oil is sadly normal for modern engines like this.😢
Yeah that was a design failure of VW with their EA888 Gen 2 before 2015. That was unfortunately normal, therefore many said either go 6 cylinder or if you can the old 1.8T. But the 2.0 TFSi is only a go after 2015.
I must be lucky. My 1.4L turbo with 80,000 miles doesn’t burn oil and I’ve never had to fill it up. I change the oil every 5000 miles.
My go to brand has always been Mazda never ever have I had trouble with them and I've owned 4. My current car is a mazda
They are great vehicles especially more so in the last hand full of years
@@ECPP How about the MK6 Jetta 1.8t are they reliable if maintained?
@@willie123811I had rust issues with both VW cars: Passat (bought new) and Jetta (company car).
That’s an undercover ford
I’ve always owned Mazdas too. Earlier models did have rust issues my latest cx5 has been good as far as that goes but they all have had the same issues.
My 2014 Chevy Cruze has 130k miles and it seems to be and as far as l can tell it will reach the 200k miles and so far l replaced the catalytic converter the oil cooler gasket (2) times some coolant leaks here and there the water pump and some odd things here and there l also been replacing the transmission oil frequently since brand new to keep it from getting dark l know these transmission doesn’t have filters also l am a DIY mechanic other wise l would have lost my mind with all these repairs 🎉
Dude, I love your reviews. You give it to us raw, but honest. I had a 2014 Audi A4 and I confirm your concerns.
as a tech whos worked for dodge for over 25 years and is master certified, i can honestly say i NEVER heard of seen ANY of the issues you say the Cherokees have....the only one i seen that you listed is oil leaks but thats is from the crappy oil filter housing and is a easy fix with a aftermarket aluminum housing upgrade....everything else...never seen one in my 25 years....never heard of these having tranny issues or seen one, NEVER had ANY exhaust manifold issues....these arnt HEMI's...and i know hundreds of ppl that have these and love them and have zero issues with them...and yes i live in the next province over from you.
And yet Consumer Reports warns on Jeep reliability.
Uh as a former jeep cherokee owner, he’s pretty on point. Those things literally break down at intervals
I am on my 5th Jeep Grand Cherokee since 1998. Absolutely no issues. Gets me through any weather , extremely comfortable and very stylish. 🇺🇲👍
My neighbor's 2008 had starter motor issues, a clogged radiator and bad thermostat replaced at 60k. Then the transmission overheated 5 mi anywhere and over another 100 mi the head gasket blew.
My boss bought a 2yr old srt in 2018, the transfer case blew at 25k.
My other coworker was hit hard in the front end of a 2018 laredo, it shouldve been totalled but wasnt. The dealership couldn't get matching parts over 3 months, they even put different color badges on the front, resale value gone. I'll never get a jeep.
In terms to Infiniti, i'm owning Q60 2018 with 2.0 Benz engine m274 with g-7 transmission, and the only issue I've had so far was the abs sensor failure. This piece is under break pedal and it's connected with stop light as my mechanic told me, it cost 200 US dollars in total to fix it ofc on original parts, because there is no substitute. Apart of this I can say that only the infotainment system is sometimes glitchy but rest is fine. Compare to Audi, I do not see any of carbon at tail pipes, engine is clean, regularly maintenance and that's it.
Toyota or Honda with normally aspirated engines for this kid. My 2010 Honda Crosstour has had zero issues😎
love these videos, it goes to show, tech and showiness is just surface deep, to be honest I dont even understand why anyone rich or poor would want to own a car that might not work, or possibly break down and fail to bring you somewhere.... I know many wealthy people that just drive toyotas, but it seems to me that certain people that cant really maintain the car buy them to show off.... not always though, these videos really show me that usually its just the vanity of cars, and they are somewhat scams. I came from mercedes had a few of them went to lexus and toyota and just feel a lot more confident using them.... love these videos man, can you make a dedicated one on how bad ford quality is? thanks man!
Thank you
@@ECPP bro can you do one on ford like a dedicated video on it? only if you feel its good for ur channel man, I just see and know people who had nightmares with them especially the explorer with the carbon monoxide leaking into the cabin....
It's so difficult to own a car today for us normal folks who need a car, but just barely make enough to own one. Modern cars are so fragile and boring. Older cars are more reliable, but as any car, they can't defeat the pass of time. And it's worst when you are love cars. Be stuck with a cheap modern car you don't like, which on top of that is unreliable, or get something older and more fun, which eventually turns into a money pit that you can't afford.
I've owned a 2013 Impala LT 3.6 for nearly 7 years now. I know it's getting old and it's starting to show. For the most part it has been surprisingly rock solid, but I know that won't last forever. I need a newer car, but there is no similar, more modern options that are reliable, but also affordable.
Got a 2013 Sonata. Did all the recalls. Don't drive it, like I stole it. Keep up on maintenance .Haven't had a problem. I'm only running into, "10 yr old car" replacement stuff now ( rear shocks, and calipers last inspection, may be front struts, and calipers next one, but I'll plan for it ). Paid off, so any cost, is well below, a new car payment.
I love it when people ask me what to buy and I tell them they get the opposite and then pay me 1000's to fix when I said buy this or that and then they don't so frustrating. I guess it keeps me employed. Why ask someone with 20+ years of exp.
It's amazing how many of these videos he can make... Keep them coming. Thanks for the info
Thanks for the support
More to come!
Thanks Mark. Your camera Quality has come a long way.
Thank you very much. Good morning
I love this video. It very informative and I've been telling people that used cars aren't always a safe bet and that ALL vehicles you purchased should be heavily researched as all many have issues. I always Loved the part of the video with the Seagull, so I thank the editor for the laugh...
We have the 2013 Hyundai. Bought it with less than 1,000 miles from dealership in 2015. My husband is handy and took very good care of it. It was very reliable until Sep 2022 at 140k miles the engine went. We got a free engine+free labor from Hyundai thank God. It took them about 2 months to give us the car back. Car is still going strong and reliable at over 175k
Great video Mark. 180 foot pole? Love it when you blow a TIPM and go on a rant!
Haha, good morning Ernest, thanks very much for watching. Have a great one.
You are an encyclopedia on cars.
Thanks for all the info and keep up the good work.
I appreciate that!
Splendid performance in the excellent video, as usual, Mark!! The content was stellar and your delivery was thorough, energenic and humorous!
I really appreciate that. Thanks very much
My Honda Accord just hit 222,222 miles this week. It needed a sun visor! Previous car a Fiesta, 17 problems, 42 trips to the dealer in under 80,000 miles. It had a manual transmission, so no Power Shift issues.
That’s a great run indeed
My 2010 Crosstour has needed an oil pump and rear struts. 200k miles (320k km).
Thank you for your videos Mark, always to the point , very accurate & informative , keep them coming !
Thank you so much. Have a wonderful weekend
So far I've been lucky with my 2002 Hyundai Elantra GT. I bought it new for $16K and I'm still driving it today 22 years later with most all parts still the original under the hood! Granted it only has about 90K miles on it. It's been driven lightly. I just replaced the radiator and hoses last month and the timing belt at 60K miles. I also had to repair a hole in the exhaust causing a check engine light. It's got a few small rust spots now and very minor issues that I ignore now. But overall I got no major problems with it. But I would not buy another Hyundai now even though this one has been good to me. I will seriously consider a Toyota Camry for reliability. I only like the looks of some of the 2025 models though. The older ones have ugly front end grills unfortunately.
Great information! I really like these top 10 best/worst lists, Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I've been in the business as a Service Manager/District Svs Mgr. for Honda and Chrysler. In my experience your list is Dead On! It's rare that I agree so much with these lists. Do Net buy a Jeep Cherokee of any year. Having worked for Chrysler /Jeep please take mine and his advice on that model. Just do your research and have fun with your new/used car!
Thank you very much Tim. Cheers
I’d buy a 92 grand Cherokee! I still see one by my house
Just because an unreliable vehicle has a warranty does not make it a worthy buy! These are all used vehicles which means maybe a year or two of constant 'free' hassles with the dealer, waiting for parts, renting cars, etc. before the warranty finally expires and you still end up facing the abyss.
Anyways, enjoyed your commentary and your opinions are near spot-on from what my research has shown. An older fart, I am currently in the market to replace my '98 Accord coupe, 4cyl, 4spd with probably a 12 yr or so newer version of the same car being my smart move for reliability, fun and affordability. BUT... my heart wants to enjoy a few more years with a stick and V8 rumble(really miss RWD)so the Mustang GT or even a manual V-6 would also seem to me to be a good choice for the same reasons. Even keeping my eyes open for an appropriate classic!
Like you say... Life is too short to drive boring cars!
100 percent. Thank you very much.
Love your videos! What are your thoughts on Mazda? Thinking of getting a CX-5. Thank you! 🙏
Good choice. I really would buy one. Affordable, reliable, stylish and better than Honda these days. Not many cars I. This space have a real torque converter transmission but they do. Maybe look at the CC50 as it is a lower and wider more beefy looking version of the CX5. All good vehicles
Great video. Had transmission issues with 2013 Chevy Sonic after warranty. Got rid of it real quick.
Good to hear
The old lady had that generation sonata and it was a very nice vehicle. We never had any issues out it but the recall came about to get the motor replaced. We had that done and she ended up totaling the car. She liked the sonata so we went and got her a newer generation and so far it's been so good. It has 100K miles on it now and hasn't given us any issues except the bulb issue. Yes, I replaced headlights tail lamps more often than I would like the space to do Those are so cramped if you have big hands. But other than that the car has been riding and driving. No issues but she has a 2017 now.
Problem with auto manufacturers of today is that a lot of them are now putting more focus on what is on the dashboard and in the cabin and less focus on what is under the hood and the build quality of the bodies. I'm more interested in owning a vehicle that stays out of the auto repair garage than one I can order a pizza on the touch screen.
Thanks for for showing the Hyundai sonata 2014. I owned the Hyundai sonata 2014 gls which I purchased in 2017 at the Hyundai dealership who ripped me off. A lillte over 2 years ago,it had given me too much problems and empty my wallet. The first problem is the break pads and rotors wear out quickly I had to replace. I had to replace them each for $400. The second problems the head lights get burned and break lights get burned a lot. The third problems was the tie rod where I paid $300 for mechanic to fix it. The 4th problem was the frame that hold the radiator got rotten and it was falling off for safety reason I had to bring the car to the body shop for a repair. The fifth problems was the engine shut down on me while I was driving. I had to tow the car and bring it for diagnos at Midas. The Midas mechanic told me that he can’t fix the problem because it has excessive rod bearing problems as when you turn on the engine you can hear the engine knocking. Fortunately the dealership replaced the entire engine for free. Each year the car has problems that completely make me broke. If I do the math over the last years owning this car I have spent almost $7000 in repair. For these reason on the near futur I will never get involved with Hyundai’ s car regardless whether it will be a brand new car. Never buy a Huyndai again!
Thanks for sharing. These cars are really a bad example of modern automotive engineering. Sorry for all the troubles you had with it. Many people often do t find out until a few years in. The magazines who give these vehicle a green light often do so after a 2 hour review.
I use original equipment pads and rotors and have had no issues. Stuff from Autozone, and other aftermarket parts are crap.
I had a 1978 Toyota celica, corolla, and camry. All ran impeccable.
I absolutely love this guy I happen to just come across him and it’s so interesting and informative. But some of his commentary is so funny I just crack up. Death of a thousand cuts! I love it.
I had a 500, your right the fiat techs didn’t fix them right even under warranty, first oil change tech disconnected the oil pressure sensor causing low oil pressure, front sway bar links were installed wrong. The techs ruined mine, I had to trade it in.
In 2015, I got a job working outreach, helping individuals with developmental disabilities. Gas prices were through the roof and my mileage check wasn’t covering the gas in my Jeep.
So, I started shopping for used, low mileage 4x4’s or AWD’s.
Surprisingly, I wound up buying a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman S. It was a lease trade in, had all service records, was meticulously maintained and had 21,000 miles (34k km is my math is right).
It was absolutely meticulous and a blast to drive with a 6 speed manual. Plus, I loved the looks on people’s faces when I got out of it. I’m 6’4” 250lbs. It was also insanely, Cadillac comfortable and an absolute blast to drive in Sport Mode.
I had dealer installed JCW upgrades done (intercooler, exhaust and turbo downpipe upgrade).
The car was on rails and an absolute joy to drive - right up until it hit 100,000 miles and all hell broke loose.
Small, everyday problems, were insanely difficult to fix and wildly expensive. Everything from thermostat, to oil leaks, PCV valves (built into the valve cover) on and on. It threw a $90.00 transfer bearing in the transmission (no not my fault) and it caught fire. I should have let it burn. Thankfully, my car insurance covered a new transmission, but the engine is throwing codes, like a toddler pitching a fit.
Then, I got cancer. It’s still sitting in my mechanics lot and I have no idea what it will take to get running again.
I would never, ever buy another one, but I have to say, I’d lease one in a second. It was a seriously fun and underrated car. Just insanely expensive to fix and most mechanics - even mine who specializes in European cars, hate working on them.
I have a 2013 Chevy Cruze with 56,000 miles. I have never had an issue with mine. Never! Love mine.
You got a sub after the sad little people waiting for the tow truck on the Cherokee😂
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Audi's oil consumption issues are notorious. All 2,0TFSI and not only. What's "funny" is that dealers will try to convince you that is normal. I mean what's normal to haul a big jug of oil just in case the oil light comes on on your dash.The oil issues lead to the even worse issues with their timing chains when they start getting loose and the engine starts misfiring and eventually will seize. Don't ask me how I know 🤪There was even a class action lawsuit in Canada few yrs back. They are not Land/Range Rover bad YET but if they keep going on like this the japanese and the Koreans will eat their their lunch. They already started.
I would not buy an Audi due to bad engines. Maybe only exception would by R8, TTRS or RS3
Consider adding a tag on the screen when reviewing an individual car. Any color but black or white. The model and make will imprint in the views mind and spread the word.
Audis Love too burn oil! Especially after 40k if not maintained like a plane lol
Yes many do tend to burn oil.
Bro, it's 2024, not 1994. Many engines burn some oil as a normal result of DI.
My maser.doesnt burn one droplet.between oil changes.V6 twin turbo and I push it..good engine
My Honda burns no oil. I stopped checking. 200k miles. Modern cars do not burn oil.
..................Burning Oil is just the beginning ...all along the system frm manifold to HUGH Deposits on the Cat ....TROUBLE on the hoof!
The Buick Encore has a 1.2 litre/3 cyl.engine with turbo,which is only a notch above a lawnmower engine.Hard to believe so many consumers bought them.Their new Envista has the same engine,just a different look and larger.
One word…..sorry 2 words….”pure trash”
Every encore I've seen including mine had a 1.4/ 4cyl. Mine has 100,000 miles and still going.
@@brotherdodger8545 they started out having a 1.4/4cyl engine,then they switched to the 1.2/3cyl.,except for the first generation Chevy Traxx which remained with the 1.4/4 cyl.,which was the stripper version of the Encore.
I would agree, Mark: Buy any of these cars after warranty and best wishes. The winner even when new is Hyundai/KIA: One simply does not rebuild a Hyundai engine, one simply replaces it. As far as the 10 year/100K warranty, good luck fighting with Hyundai to get repairs covered and when you do the list of exclusions is directly related to repair work and parts which are NOT covered.
I now have 168,000 on my KIA and had no issues with any warranty work. But I did switch dealerships because the one I originally worked with was an ass in the service department. But the RUclips videos on Hyundia/KIA I see too many that routinely run them low on OIL then try to get a warranty replacement. That is a no go.
nice work. and the beard is looking good my dude
Appreciate it!
Older range rovers are completely unreliable but 2017+ models with the v8 have been surprisingly reliable as long as you maintenance them regularly. It’s very common to see some with mileage 90k-100k+
Indeed but the servicing costs are quite high to so it’s hard for many to keep them running
90-100k being the standard on a 2017+ year old vehicle is crazy when even hyundais and kids can do that nowadays
How do you know? they are just Now being dumped by DUMB Lease people Follow and weep!
@@ECPP Had three RR and never had an issue, and I always serviced any oil and filters out of the dealers for obvious reasons 🙂
What drives me crazy is that some mainstream car site last year said Buick Encore was #1 small suv. Another put Lincoln Corsair at the top. Getting the real scoop on car reliability is extremely difficult when so many review websites are bought off by manufacturers. Antime i see a Buick, Chevy, Ford, or Lincoln in the top 3 list, I
immediately know the site has been bought.
I agree with you. Way too many issues in those brands these days. Little integrity in the industry as a whole
my 17 chevy cruze diesel ran great for 140k miles with no issues. then it was totaled. great car
Nice. The gas jobber is brutal
All this makes me grateful for my 2012 volvo. Has 209k miles on it now. I honestly haven’t taken good care of it because it cost a lot to repair being European. Taking better care of it now tho trying to get over 300k miles out of her. New car prices and interest rates are out of this world
One thing is for sure, the new Mercedes is not what it used to be. Manufacturers are now cutting to many corners. Our thoughts are its cheaper to put wires in cars than make well built cars..! And it's all about making the $$ and the consumers come last. Anyone who knows just drove off the dealership lot. And if their a problem, have a backup vehicle your going to need it for the hassle they going to put you through, their so called good customers. (YUP) Seriously ???
The second gen Chevy Cruze is a lot better than the first one which was horrible for reliability. Although it looks like that’s a second gen in the video.
I bought a 11k miles bmw i8 2014 last year and sold it this year and was fortunate not to lose alot. Bought for 55 from a doctor, car was like new, and a month later ac compressor failed, and an important sensor failed that controlled several components, and roof lining failed and collapsed and 2 ac hoses broke. All in all was 13k. Had it for a year, of that it stayed in stealership like 4 months fixing. I sold it for 65k and lost 3k and im considering myself lucky. I sold it and a month later the buyers windshield broke, a known problem with the i8, and is costing him 5k now to fix. I was lucky to know when to get out. Even if you have money, if every break costs you 3-10k to fix and shit happening every 3 months…
limited series? yes, i mean limited reliability lol
Thanks for the great information & video Mark.
Any time!
If you don’t have a PERSONAL mechanic please stay away from Mercedes, Audi, bmw
Nice
I owned a 2016 Mini countryman, this should be one mentioned on your list for bad used cars.
Lucky for me I made it to 110,000 km before turbo started sputtering up hills, my dad had also mentioned the timing chain felt like it was struggling before we had sold it as well.
If i had of kept it another year probably would’ve been out about 10,000$
Bought it with 77,000 km it was actually very reliable for the 4 years I owned it.
But for an $18,000 used car i bought it, beware after 100,000 km
Just because it’s the economy BMW, aside from the BS the dealerships tell you, the cars themselves aren’t built to last after 100K
Another great video Mark. Would you add any Scions (I know they don't manufacture them anymore) to your good used car list or future videos?
Great idea
Buy lexus or acura, lease every other luxury brand. Stay away from american brands, especially mexico-made GM products. Kia/hyundai are built to fail right after the warranty. If buying used, ask for 3rd party PPI. Run if dealerships refuse.
My mom currently drives a 2022 Jeep Compass. she is always raving about how it's so reliable,and doesn't cost her too much to fix. personally, I don't care about Jeeps. I think they're boring as shit. and my mom's like, "you'll like it once you start driving one." I'm like "Mom, I don't give a shit about Jeeps!" I never understood the appeal of jeeps. they're just known to be off-roaders and that's it. nothing else. Jeeps are literally not my style. I'd rather have a Range Rover. 😒😒😒
12:20 A friend of mine had metal particles in the engine of his 2016 Hyundai Sonata. He traded it for a Camry.
Junk
Nothing but issues with my wrangler and wife’s grand Cherokee. I will never buy another Jeep product. Very unfortunate.
Suggestion: compare and rate infotainment systems. Recently, I rented 2 Hyundai compact SUVs and liked their infotainment. (I wouldn't buy a Hyundai based on infotainment.) I rented a Toyota RAV4 and found the infotainment to be nonintuitive
Cool video, wow! What a delivery.
My fathers 2013 with the Theta was FLAWLESS for 150,000 miles until he passed away. The only thing that I will say was HORRIBLE in that generation was the road noise, it was HORRIBLE. His 2003 went 180,000 miles before it rusted out with NO REPAIRS! So I bought my 2009 and then he bought the 2013. I would buy a new one now but my 2009 just runs like new! Now that Toyota and Honda are getting with the times, the reliability is TANKING. I can't stop thinking about the Tundra with the 3.5 twin turbo FORD wanna be, ahh I mean 3.4 with wastegate vales defective. Ya, Toyota is so great? NOT, don't test they're JUNK like everyone else, just get it on the market!
You bet not even Toyota is flawless and I have spoken about that very issue
@@ECPP I just hate when you S(*T on Hyundai. I know of Sonata's with over 300k miles on them and my neighbors Hyundai Entourage has a whopping 330,000 miles with only the radiator and thermostat replaced. Even the AC still works! I know they don't make a minivan anymore but Kia sure does and the Carnival is AWESOME! It barely looks like a minivan! I study reliability on cars and have since a baby. When my father owned a junk yard I would write down the make model and mileage off the odometer and go to other junk yards until they all went digital. The Honda Odyssey has TERRIBLE transmissions.
@@danr4197yep agreed same constant cars in every video. Like reposting the same video over and over and over again. Only difference is Hyundai and Kia have extended warranties for their issues in place all the others or even Toyota or Honda??? Not really the ones they did had a timeline you had to get it fixed in or it was “out of warranty”
@@zabryant01 I agree on the repeat videos but anyway Hyundai and Kia do have the best warranty as well as Mitsubishi.
Bought my first car 7 months ago and it’s a dodge stratus 2004 v6 2.7… it’s unfortunate I didn’t know anything yet about cars
You have come to the right place
“ life’s to short to drive boring cars “ … suggests boring cars for every video 😅
Indeed
It’s funny how that Mercedes is sitting right in the middle of two of the most reliable vehicles on the planet.
‘98 4 Runner still turns on every time and has been absolutely bulletproof in regard to reliability. Agree 👍
My 97 Tacoma will survive the apocalypse.
Mercedes isn't even reliable
That Hyundai limited joke was the greatest. Lol
Haha, thanks Mark. Hope your weekend is going well.
I own a boring car. Audi A4 2ltr TFSI 190 bhp lol. I love it!!!
A co-worker of mine has a low mileage Audio convertible, nice car, but is having oil leak issues. My 03 Regal, 150K km 93K miles, still running great, no issues.
What about the nissan sentras
I wouldn't accept a Land Rover product for free, just not worth the bother.
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......................Hnnnnnnn for FREE I would garage it and ask $1500.00 Dump it quick!
No Hyundai 70K worn out engine...Fiat does not even need mentioned
"Don't buy this Range Rover" , there's a pool of oil underneath the SUV hahahahaha
It's great when you can listen to years of knowledge from you in a short time. It's given you help educate so many people.
The pre-facelift infiniti qx50 was awesome, pre2017. Vq37, 6 sp auto trans, awd, 325hp.....then in 2019 they went to 4cyl with cvt
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