9 Cars Owners Get Rid of in the First Year | Here is Why !!
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Whether its buyer’s remorse, high ownership costs, reliability issues or maybe the reality it just didn’t live up to the hype, a surprising amount of new car buyers part ways with their purchase within the first year of ownership. Thats's according to a recent study conducted by iSeeCars. The automotive research firm analyzed over 46 million car transactions to determine the number of new cars that were subsequently resold as used within the initial year. We have compiled the top 9 of those vehicles on this video.
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this is a good list. it works both ways, because you can buy these cars second-hand for cheap while still on warranty. I know someone who was able to take advantage of the fast depreciation on a used 2016 land rover discovery sport with the optional ford ecoboost 2.0T available on the 1st gen. purchased just a few years old for 1/3 of the price it was selling for new. it's proven to be just as reliable as any ford edge or ford escape.
@@jordanimatedstreaming : In one trip last year, I saw 2 Land Rovers parked on the side of the road with their whole left side suspension falling off. I wouldn't buy one of those POS's under any circumstances!
Can you provide sources for all you claims?
@@Ninja_Sloth Not on the broken Land Rovers, since they were simply something I saw. There are, however, a few good articles on LR suspension problems that are very common.
why would i want to buy and SUV... i am happy with my small Hyundai i10, Made in India...
5.0l per 100km, in rush hour traffic...and Autobahn...
no big deal to find a parking space...
cheap to own and operate!
heated seats and steering wheel, A/C and Satnav, digital radio etc!
and all the little things a car must have to be run in the EU!
What troubled me the most, as a mechanic for 50 years, was poor people who bought used luxury cars , not understanding the expense of ownership.
"your range Rover eml is due to a bad nox sensor, which will cost £550 for a genuine quality part, 2 hours diagnostic, and a hour for fitting, total will be £750"
Customer:😮😢
As a mechanic of 25 years now I've always said "if you can't afford to buy it new, you can't afford to own it used".
Can't tell you how many people I've seen saying they got a good deal on this (bmw,range rover,benz,audi ect)
I only drive bmw and I only lease.
Never had to pay a dime for maintenance.
@@Derekzpartyyou’re paying for it in the depreciation
@@dforrest4503 I give the car back when lease ends. Depreciation doesn't affect me!
#9 0:50 Nissan versa
#8 1:48 Jaguar sf
#7 2:45 BMW X3
#6 3:31 BMW X1
#5 4:53 mini clubman
#4 5:57 Land Rover evoque
#3 7:02 Land Rover discovery sport
#2 8:02 BMW 3 series
#1 8:52 Mercedes Benz C Class
Thank you very much
I bought an Evoque PHEV last August.
I’d driven Land Rovers for over 2 decades.
My Evoque was a nightmare. The list of issues over a 6 month period was extensive and I eventually had to endure the rejection process which took a further 2 months.
The finance company supported my rejection and I got a large proportion of my money back plus some compensation.
I now drive a Kia. Never did I imagine I’d never buy another Land Rover but they are now so unreliable.
When they came to collect the car on the back of a trailer the driver from the collection company said “yup, another Evoque - we have to collect more of these than any other vehicle”.
I hope your Kia isn't one those which catch fire.. 🫤
@@BoltRM fingers crossed.
Interestingly the LR dealer across the road from the Kia dealer in Preston was vacant after one of their PHEVs caught fire and destroyed the showroom and £100ks worth of stock!!!! 😱
@@BoltRM this Kias getting on fire is just overplayed.. I have been owning a Kia with zero issues for quite a while now..
@@dnapolren So far...
Also some insurers won't even insure Kias & Hyundai
@BoltRM just an hour ago I sold a couple of cars to a local junkyard. He was telling me that the two cars he picks up most are Hyundai and Kia. He said the most Hyundais are around 2020 and newer. The engine locks up and if you had service or routine maintenance done anywhere other than the dealership you were s.o.l.
I have a 19 bmw 330. one of the best cars i've owned. I've only had to pay for oil changes and a set of tires in 45k miles. also gets 39mpg on the highway, my wife purchased a 23 x3 about 7 months ago..absolutely loves it. 33 mpg on the hwy
Good luck. My buddies 8 year old perfectly maintained X5 is bleeding him an average of 6k a year in repairs. He hates that my 23 year old lexus with 4 times the milage still hasn't replaced the parts he has had to. They are fun to drive and a great lease car. Run when the warranty passes.
Same here. I have a 2020 330i and I am very happy with it. As I posted about, I don't understand the "high maintenance costs". I also have just under and 50k miles and have only done oil changes (myself) and a set of new tires a few months ago.
The 3 series is the most reliable for sure but the Xs tend to be money pits and have bad depreciation
My 2016 BMW 2 series has been super reliable since I bought it new. Minor issues but nothing crazy, so far......76k miles
@@PatrickHenryLibertyorDeath You have to get a German car that's been assembled before the two daily factory beer breaks! That does for English cars too.
These are primarily very expensive cars. People that buy them can afford to ditch them after a year. People that buy lower priced cars don’t generally have that option unless the car is truly atrocious.
I have not heard many positives on a large number of these vehicles. More could have been said in these videos.
That's a foolish thing to say. Just because folks buy certain cars doesn't NOT mean they can afford them and imagine forking over all that initial money and then having to deal with all the headaches afterwards.
This is a great point. This is why you’ll often find some of these with really, really low miles at dealerships. Because the owner decides to trade them in for a more reliable vehicle. And yes, those that ditch them after less than a year of owning them do have the means to do so.
So do the higher end used cars sell well? A substantial lower price may justify this purchase but then there’s maintenance and insurance
@@ronaldr.236 Exactly, which is why you see so many of them with low mileage, but there isn't necessarily much, if anything, wrong with them. If you're not totally happy with something and you have the money you just go and get another one.
I've always believed you're better off getting something that is at least 3 years old. By then they have a track record you can refer to, and most of the issues will have been sorted out under warranty. Never, ever buy a new car with a brand new engine that hasn't built up a reliability record, you're just a guinea pig for the manufacturer.
The big weakness in this video is that there is no evidence of anyone having asked the owners why they got rid of their cars so quickly.
Not to mention that a lot of people will trade in expensive cars after a year for the latest model...
@@PhatSimey That would explain why most of these cars are pretty pricey. The Nissan is the only plain folks car in the list.
@@PhatSimey That's kinda what I was thinking. Most people who buy the more expensive brands have money to burn and can afford to trade them in for something newer and different on a whim.
That's what these comments below the video are for. I've seen other videos where owners complained about many of the vehicles on this list. Just remember people, the more expensive the car, the more delicate it is.
@@chuckd7423 It's more common that they are burning money than they have money to burn. People pass up millions of dollars in opportunity so guys like you think what you think.
Newer doesn’t always mean better. I learned that hard way when I traded my 2008 in for a 2021. Don’t fall for all the bells and whistles….it’s a trap. Older cars were made much better than what they’re making today in most cases with most manufacturers.
The problem with older cars is that THEYRE OLD. Meaning at some point, you need to buy this new over engineered, complicated and useless shit. A good example is WHY THE FUCK did they go with those electric parking brakes? What was wrong with a handle you pull a cable with?
@@bmw803 Exactly. At our house, we only have Lexus and Honda. They're both old and are over 100K miles, but reliable and not high maintenance because they're built tough to start with.
@@billolsen4360 If you can't 200K miles out of a L or H you are doing something wrong.
@@dlewis9760I have a 2017 Lexus ES350. I told myself for years that Lexus was for pretentious snobs but as I got closer to retirement I changed my mind. I wanted a car that I would never need to replace. The reliability is legendary. And since I put only twenty miles a week on a car, I’ll probably never see a service bay.
90’s and 00’s domestic cars were absolute garbage. The newer ones are built better
😎😎😎
And here I sit after buying my 89 Geo Metro for $150 ,
22 years ago ,and still driving daily with no plans of selling it , ever .
😁
New cars made in usa, garbage and expensive. 😢
Good luck keeping the women away when they see you driving that beast. You should get a sticker that says “panty droppa” and affix it to the windshield.
@haroldbeauchamp3770
You're so jealous.
Actually, they love it .
Being married for 43 years, I didn't get my wife with my car. In fact ,I was laid off at work when I met her .
If you can only get a girl with what you drive than your both shallow.
@@jamesedmonds1350 I was hoping you’d see the humor in my childish comment. I am jealous of it. I had a 93 Metro that I bought brand new for 8000 back then. Put 250k miles on it. Loved my 8 gallon tank and filling up for 5 dollars back then. I currently drive a Subaru Outback wagon. I have zero interest in impressing anyone these days. Cheers and take care of that beast. It’s a keeper.
@haroldbeauchamp3770
I did fail to mention that it has ,mags with wide tires, sunroof, hooked up side pipes ,and a 4 barrel carb with a blower scoop sticking through the hood just to name a few mods.
It looks mean, but you know what they say about looks .
😄
I have a nephew who is still working for a BMW dealership. He expressly told me earlier this year not to buy Beemers. I suppose like all German brands, when they work they are fantastic. However, when they fail they will cost dearly. I suppose for those who can afford them, they are indeed the ultimate driving machines!
And what is different about VW, Audi, Mercedes, Jaguar, Rangerover, etc ?
Nothing, they are all quality cars which sometimes go wrong, and because they are premium brands they cost a lot to fix.
Why pick on BMW ?
The only reason is because you are a small minded turnip that's why.
My 1978 Mercedes Benz 450 SEL with the 4.5 V-8 has cost me $17.00 in repairs (resister for the CDI ) and maybe $300.00 in maintenance over the past 20 years. The leather is like old shoes and is still close to perfect.
My last BMW, a 1994 525i, gave me 100,000 miles with a water pump as my only repair.
My current 1991 Lexus LS400 has given me almost 100,000 miles (bought at 57,000 miles) with no breakdown ever, and online maintenance items are not too painful.
There has been a change in corporate ethics for the worse.
$300.00 for maintenance in the past 20 years, which is $15 per year, I expect each oil change is $20 even you are doing it on your own, maybe 70,000 miles for 2 tires?! I'm a little lost.
The last 2 wiperblades that I got on sales from Costco costs me 10bucks already and I change it once a year.
You should have them put in a museum as unicorns. Any trouble you can't fix yourself on the new models will cost you $1500 before any parts even are replaced. You better have a Deep Wallet to afford those 2 brands now.
@@jackwong64300$ over the past 20 years because it just sits probably. Thats why. 300$ in 20 years is not possible.
I paid $900 for a ebike in spring of 2020 still rides great after 2,000 miles
@@jackwong64I always exclude oil changes and tires when figuring maintenance costs on a car. They are (supposed to be) a given much like putting fuel in the vehicle.
That's the problem if you buy a car that you can't afford. There are plenty reliable and affordable cars but a lot of people don't want to be seen in these cars.
Lots of owners also want to EXPERIENCE the comfort and luxury at a "sub-prime" price.
Offering stripped down cars to get a low starting price point doesn't improve a car manufacturer making key options non-standard. If you like a jarring, harsh ride and spine wrenching comfort, then by all means have at it. A quality, reliable built car that is affordable with safety options is a hard find on a newer vehicle. 0-60 times are pushed like it's the gold standard. I need a vehicle equipped with an engine that can pull it's own weight! Underpowered motors make you hate driving and will eventually wear the motor out faster because it is constantly being pushed to get the car going along with the self-proclaimed nascar drivers who think the highways are their personal racetrack.
@@TheOzthewiz It depends what is considered "sub-prime" price 😉
@@Ezyone4u Like to know what car you prefer.
I agree for whatever that might be worth. I think there is probably some percentage of buyers out there that would get rid of a car after the first year regardless of the car’s personality traits.
As a former owner of a MB C-300 I fully agree. The regular maintenance costs are unbelievable. The dealer was a DB.
To be fair, DB describes all dealers.
@@nodak81 💯
I remember the stock tires going bald after 8500 on my c class and turned it in lol
Expectations not met at a reasonable price !!!
@@badinstinctsyoutube7108Americans are cheap! Most act like they’ve never heard of an extended warranty even then they neglect the car.
Our last Mazda SIX lasted 19 years with only one repair. We love our new 2023 Mazda CX-5 S Preferred.
"You should have bought a Toyota" is a phrase I say often, as I see a car disabled on the side of the road.
Some cars are better leased than purchased.
Land Rover has nice seats in the waiting room of the Land Rover dealership.
And you will be spending lots of time there with these cars that are great looking but really bad quality and reliability. Lexus is the best.
@@TheSportsPROgram Lexus? Maybe 20 years ago. Overpriced Toyota
@@justhere3794 Then stick with Toyota
@@TheSportsPROgram No. I chose 2023 Mazda CX-50. Black beauty and I never had issues with Mazda. Their dealer near me is new and nice. Loaner cars etc
@@justhere3794 Good choice, I like that car a lot and Mazdas are reliable also. Enjoy it.
My prior GF bought a 2022 BMW X1, even though I suggested she lease since she never kept any car long. She HATED that BMW. Worse, on a two-week business trip out to the West Coast, she rented a Kia Sportage. Upon her return, she said the Kia rode better, with much less interior noise. The handling wasn't as good and the engine wasn't as peppy, but it was more acceptable with the $12,000 lower purchase price. After her X1 was rearended and totaled 6 months later, she leased a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. She rated it much higher in all categories than the BMW X1.
Goes to show, it's all a name.
goes to show women know nothing about cars in general they buy cuz they think makes them look good just like an Apple Phone, they really just want a soft suv in most cases not a sports feeling car
@@sparkie996his is fantastic. I wonder about the reliability of het after she was rear ended. They never seem to feel the same after that.
@@ronmccord44 Plenty of useless men that know nothing about cars. How else do you explain all the Teslas on the road lmao
Almost everyone I know says things like this. Don't get the reputation those cars still have. Everyone is in awe of the BMW badge, yet when I ride in one I am never impressed.
I feel like this actually has more to do with wealthier people wanting and being able to afford to get a new car more frequently than poorer car owners. I mean, honestly this list has just *one* car that the average consumer could even pretend to afford.
Most people I am aware of lease cars now very few buy, leasing agreements now can be tailored to person, they want people to have the latest cars, does not matter about their Financial status if you want a car and you have an acceptable credit rating they will sell it to you with an attractive tempting lease price.
@@Azureecosse😊😊😊
The statistics show these cars got traded within a year more than others, but I would guess it wasn't because of dissatisfaction or build issues. 95% was because most of the buyers couldn't keep up with the expensive maintenance coupled with crazy high payments.
Well for the BMW’s maintenance is included for the 1st 3 years. So it’s probably more about people buying things that they can’t afford.
@@jrsarchybmws are bulletproof normally for first 3-5 years anyways unless you rag it out on a track. I’ve owned multiple and never had any issues except once I had to replace a rear taillight under warranty
@@ScottsGuitar
Bought mine at 133.000 and six years old. All warranties had run out and she traded it for an audi. Besides replacing cats and suspension rebuilding the alternator It was my favorite car ever. At 20 years the engine still purred but it had become a money pit because of age.
That was my thoughts as well!
Buying a flashy new car (even a Versa) without doing all the sums to include maintenance, fuel, insurance, on top of their monthly repayments often leaves many buyers with the choice of paying their rent.......or living in their cars!
BMW factor that into their finance approval.
At a stage they knew they were producing more new cars than they could sell, but were most efficient at those production numbers..
They also knew that the market for second hand BMW's was larger than they were meeting.
So BMW Finance was born, & approved purchases to people who they knew wouldn't be able to afford the new cars for too long before they returned them, and then BMW could move them into the second hand market.
I bought my 2020 BMW330i in 2021. The original owner was a bigger guy and didn't find the seat comfortable for himself. I have no issues with that. Actually, aside from some quirks with the entertainment package, I LOVE my 330i. Effortless acceleration. Great handling. Smart styling. Excellent gas mileage. After almost 50,000 miles, the only work I've had to do to the care are oil changes (which I do myself) and new tires. I'm not sure what the "high maintenance costs" are.
Consumer Reports gives it a 3 out of 5 for owner satisfaction but, in the breakdown, I only see one "3" (the rest are 4s and 5s) and that is for value. I can tell you that a year after I got mine, it was worth more than what I paid.
I have no skin in the game. I am just really satisfied with my 330i so I was surprised to see it near the top of this list.
I'm a F31 2.0 diesel 184 bhp owner / X5 3.0 diesel : both nine years old and bought new.
Zero problems, proper maintenance.
I drove Audi in the past and I absolutely didn't like the feeling it gave me.
A Citroën C4? Never ever again! I had to drive this as a replacement car for a few weeks. Terrible!
It’s a bs video.
@@KaptainKerl - Yep. The quality of a car is subjective, as it depends on individual preferences and needs. However, one universally agreed-upon aspect is that maintenance is crucial and plays a determining role in a car's overall performance and longevity. Regular upkeep and attention to maintenance are essential to ensure a vehicle operates at its best and remains reliable over time.
People who buy luxury brand cars should know that these cars come with high maintenance costs and high insurance costs. People need to know that maintenance and insurance for a $80K vehicle is not the same as a $20k one.
I can't disagree with that. 😉
Free Covid money, poor math skills, no real world experience explain all but the very first vehicle which suffered from the Jatco CVT, known to grenade with under 10,000 miles driven.
Not every luxury cars has high maintenance costs.
@@ELP1125 Other than Lexus, which ones don’t?
@@vwbustube Lincoln and Cadillac. The Europeans are the ones that suffer from the high maintenance costs. This is, of course, a big part of why most of this list is BMW, Land Rover, and a Jaguar.
As an aside, my XF Sportbrake is 5 years old and has been reliable as the sun. That said, if they'd stuck it with a 4-banger I'd probably not like it nearly as well as I do with the supercharged 6 Jaguar stupidly discontinued when they did the refresh.
I have a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse LX and it's now mid 2023 and I have never had any mechanical issues with it and my gas mileage is not bad either, especially for a big crossover.
I have a 99 Tacoma I drove off the lot, last year I finally decided to change the timing belt, WP hoses, belts, etc.. all original, the old timing belt still looked new, I was impressed, Only ever had 1 major issue and that was the frame rusting out that somehow I missed the recall, but it's fixed now and hopefully will serve me until I die.
I have Jaguar XF and in 5 years never had any problem, great car, engine, handling, transmission and comfort. I will buy a new car next year and it will be will be Jaguar XF again.
Literally NONE of these surprised me in the slightest, that they were on this list, because bad reliability and high cost of maintenance and ownership will make ANY vehicle a bad experience overall, because NO-ONE wants to deal with that BS, especially not if planning to keep the car long term!...
Many of the cars on this list I would never even consider owning myself anyway, even WITHOUT knowing that they're on this list, and most of these models, the car manufacturers couldn't even PAY ME enough to own them, LOL!
I bought a 2020 Range Rover Velar P380 R-Dynamic black with red trim and badge delete 3 years ago with 4200 miles on it and it was 9 months old at that time and a lease return. MSRP was 86k and paid 69k at a Audi dealership. Factory warranty is up in late November and looking to maybe sell it. Had the original battery replaced a week ago and over 3 years had the O2 sensor replaced twice and no other issues.
2008 Tacoma with 550000kms and still running strong..I think i'll paint it
💯😊👍My '07 FJ is getting close to 300k, my '11 FJ is nearing 100k... 🤗
Yup. Have a 6 year old one. And no issues. Keeping her until i roll it kve a million. Body be gone perhaps but engine and everything else will still work. Toyota last forever especially the Tacoma. Can take a beating off road. Take a dodge ram off road and it will break apart. Lol. All show and no truck.
Spooch3129,
Thank you for inspiring me. My 2008 Tacoma Gen 2 4x4 just crossed 204000 miles, running great and only significant repairs were the exhaust at 150000, and the clutch at 190000. Looking forward to many more miles. Thank you for giving ne something to strive for!
2015 Chevy VOLT. 154,000 miles. Once a year oil change, and battery still holding its full capacity. It's staying and going nowhere.
Over 25 years of pure satisfaction and delight I only buy 2 brands Honda and Mazda. The best of which are the Accord and CX5. FANTASTIC!!
Japan has the best, Mazda, Toyota & Honda. Can't figure out why some of these makes are still in business. Hear horror stories about cost & reliability problems with MB, Nissan, Chrysler & GM all the time.
I agree with you on the Mazda, best car I've ever owned. But I can't agree on the Accord, I know everyone loves them but my experience was terrible worst car I've ever had overheating problems from the start never fixed had to get rid of it. I must have got a lemon! Had 2 Toyotas, the cars were great, however the service Department was absolutely horrible!
@@pj45670 Thanks, sorry to hear about your troubles with the Accord. Seems unusual. My partner has a City, she loves it nearly 13 years old nothing other than service & comsumables 200,000kms.
I am currently leasing my second C300 and actually enjoy the car. For me, the driving experience couldn’t be better. It’s different, of course, if I bought and own it, which I would likely never do. MB’s are expensive to own, even if you’re the only owner and manage to maintain and take care of the vehicle. The maintenance cost exponentially rises as the car gets older. Forget about owning an AMG.
I'm literally trying to sell my MB.. fingers crossed, wish me luck
So why the eff wouldn't you just buy a Toyota and OWN THE most reliable, low maintenance car available, rather that leasing car after car for $375 a month for the rest of your life, when you COULD just OWN one in 6 years and SAVE so much money?
@@andreaberryman5354
You're missing the point
@@andreaberryman5354 Purely from a logical point of view you have a valid point. I've owned both and while there is no question the Toyota is a far more reliable car, driving a well running Mercedes puts a much bigger grin on my face and that cant be measured in dollars.
@@andreaberryman5354a price to pay when you enjoy the drive, if you can afford it, a small price to pay man
I got a 2007 Mazda 3 2.3L with a 5 speed and has +250,000 on it still running strong. Other than replacing a few parts and basic maintenance, it's been a good cheap to operate car that is fun to drive.
I bought a 2018 Jaguar XF-S with the 380hp Supercharged V6 during Covid. It had 11k miles on it and paid $20k below sticker. The car is awesome and has never been to the dealership for anything other than fluid changes.
All reason why I bought a Lexus RX. Maybe not flashy, but known to do 300-400,000 miles will very basic maintenance. If you value your $$, you may want to start looking at reliability ratings.
Some people just don't like to change and it doesn't mean the old cars are better than any new cars.
I know a rich dude who bought a used Lexus LX rather than a new one because he is used to it.
@@jackwong64 He saved so much $$$$ by Buying a used one.
Do people really keep their cars that long?
@@richardmorris6365 only the wealthy. Read "The Millionaire Next Door" Some good clues on how at accumulate wealth.
@@cj90014 Dave Ramsey a wealth advisor has a rule to NEVER go in debt for a depreciating asset - a vehicle ! Pay cash for what you can afford & even then BELOW your means is highly recommended. So now you know why 2004 Toyota Corollas are so popular !
I have an alfa Romeo Giulia quadrifoglio. The maintenance bills are ruinous. My last maintenance was $2700. I knew that going in but I still love it.
Momma mia !
If you can afford it, go for it!
@@billolsen4360 You just explained Kim Kardashian !
@@billolsen4360 here’s one for you. I just got nailed 1900 for four tires and an alignment. If I didn’t love this damn thing so much, I would happily sell it and laugh at any idiot who bought it.
Basically entry level luxury that people can’t afford.
The 2012+ Jeep Cherokee. Bought a 2021 brand new and used it only for light commuting and a few road trips - nothing strenuous. Transmission went at 11k miles. Complete rebuild. Took MOPAR 3 months to get it fixed and the dealer wouldn't give me a loaner. Apparently this is a very common issue with the ZH9 9 speed automatic transmission used on a lot of newer Cherokees and Grand Cherokees. Stay away from anything Chrysler.
I own a Rav4 hybrid. It is one of the best cars i have ever had. I do not regret buying it for a moment, and the resale value reflects it. My dealership keeps sending me offers to buy it back for near the cost of purchase almost two years later.
Most dealers do that with any car. CR-V and forester are also high resale value and higher customer satisfaction. Rav doesn’t stand alone anymore
Do you realize they did that with a lot of used cars because the supply is so short? They tried to get my 2011 Cruze last year, too, but I had sold it the year after I got it, the car was so bad.
As a Dane I bought my third and new BMW 320 in 1977, after two new BMW 2002, from 1970, and many kilometers. It mostly started its life getting a new top on the engine + plus many, many other faults being fixed (One side window fell down in the door!). After nine month and still with its Warranty, I sold it for a new car!
Wish I could find one of those classic BMW type-2002s now. Simple transmission, rear end and engine architecture. Reliable electricals. FUN to drive. Adequate 4-seater interior.
Growing up in Washington DC in the ‘70’s, I saw so many BMW 1600’s and 2002’s. I loved their boxy shape and minimalist design.
Used to watch these videos religiously before I bought a luxury car. Then after I bought one realized they are like any other car you need to take care of them just like anything else in this world. Mine runs fine and well with no issues within the 2 years
My number one tip to anyone buying any car is to see maintenance record if buying used to see how badly the car was abused or neglected.
Luxury cars from euro brands are usually very solid in the first 100k mi, after that they start falling apart.
@@jooroth18 the 100k myth is only true if you don’t keep up with your car specific recommended maintenance
@@soldierplays4616 Yes, most problems arise because of poor maintenance. If they have been looked after they're generally fine, it's when people buy them used that can't afford to run them or pay for repairs when things go wrong they start to deteriorate.
@@severnsea yea I am so tired of the rhetorical bullshit that every RUclipsr tries to narrate that anything expect Toyota and Honda is gonna be unreliable
@@soldierplays4616 If you buy a used top-flight model, you'll usually be satisfied with your purchase because owners can afford to take care of them. BMW 7-series is the exception.
You have to wonder how many were traded within a year simply because the owner bought a car he couldn't afford. There's a lot of that going around lately. The cost of ownership on a new car is pretty low, so that's not the real reason.
I think it's more likely to be the opposite, they can afford to swap and change if they don't like the car even for the slightest issue, so that's what they do. I only change my car every 5 years or so but would do so more often if it wasn't so expensive. Most people would probably do the same. Those who can afford to probably do.
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This kind of podcast gives people of all income brackets & education levels the proven data to make the best decisions about what they drive. That is real Power !!
Overall, i think getting a non-turbo 6, is better than a turbo 4, in terms of ride, noise levels, cost of ownership.
My wife wanted a VW Atlas. Told her to get VR6 one. It also uses an Aisin transmission. Meaning we should be good for a long time. Too bad VW is discontinuing the VR6. Very solid engine. No turbos!!!
Turbo engines run hotter than Naturally Aspirated engines. The wear factor is higher just by this fact. The cooling system maintenance is critical & any overheating problem needs an immediate shut down. Any extended over heating issues is a major engine problem extending to many parts. Overall turbos will not last as long & need more care to keep them going. All for the sake of lighter weight to get the better fuel mileage. This advantage disappears quickly when the vehicle is driven more aggressively. Most turbo engine have lag in the throttle response too. Not what you want in icy or slippery conditions. Not a fan of a turbo engine.
@@ag4allgood I live in europe, and all i've driven so far were turbo diesels, besides one 1.6l na engine. Petrol turbo's run super low pressure compared to diesels. And most of my diesels took anything a threw at them, with barelly more than just regular maintenance occasionally.
So why is it that they can't build a proper turbo petrol car?
My A3 from 2006 i drove for 3 years, i did some mods on it, and pushed it from 140hp to 235hp, the torque i had on that baby.
All i did was change the turbo, manifold and exhaust, i left it with original cooling components and it handled it like a champ.
When there's increased complexity there's more chance something will go wrong, the simpler the better a lot of the time.
@@Soul-Taker Good point, but in today's society that wants something for nothing, you get many crying when features are basic or non existent, but when those features that are not necessary break down, they cry again.
Jaguar was a sought after brand in the old days. There were even rock songs that sang about it. Such as Jan and Dean, The Beach Boys, etc.
The joke back in those days was that if you owned a Jag, you better have a Jag mechanic in the passenger seat. 😂
I bought a '95 XJSC in 1996 and paid about half the sticker price. I had a slush fund for repairs. After about 10 years, I spent the unused fund. The Jag was amazing and trouble free.
They sang about Fords. It was a T bird.
(Ford owned Jaguar for a few years, and are as crappy as Jaguars)
@@robertlee4172 "I was crusin' in my Stingray late one night when an XKE pulled up on the right..." Jan and Dean - Deadman's Curve. Why do you remember song lyrics after all these years? 🤣
@@gonnafish
JEEZUS CRIPES! I was 3 when that song came out.
I ain't no degenerate cantankerous skin flint growing up in the 50s, ya know. The point being, Fords Jaguars, whatever, junk brands.
We still talking about cars, aren't we?
It ain't about 'walking through the park dancing in the dark, and reminiscing'.
Sounds like everything Scotty Kilmer has been saying. Endless money pits.
He doesn't BS.
Kilmer is a MAGA tin foil type mechanic.
Selling your car in the first year is probably the best way to increase cost of ownership exponentially.
I had my Jag 2.5l V6 S Type, 25kGBP new, for 14yrs. Add 3k to extend warranty and a single 3k suspension fix at 10yrs and it was 2.3kgbp per year to own ( assumes all cars need servicing, insurance, road tax and fuel and that this is similar for all cars of similar size and luxury).
Ditto my Evoque 2.2l diesel, 37k new 10years old and a 3k repair at 8yr old. 4kgbp a year plus normal running costs. The 4k will drop as length of ownership grows.
My XE, 47kgbp new, i have owned for 5 years ( new cost included a 5 service plan) so cost is currently 9.4k per year and dropping.
When the Evowue and XE rust away of become unecconomic to keep then and only then is it new car time.
At current anual milage i expect another 10yrs on the Evoque and 15 on the XE.
Never understood anyone selling a car after a year.
I did consider upgrading my S Type at 18months to a 3l S Type but was not willing to accept a 10kgbp loss of value on trade in just to increase high speed cuising performance, only used on a European holiday every 3 to 4 yrs.
Add to that paying cash or 0% finance deals since savings grow if you dont make car payments every single month of your life and it is madness to trade a car in.
Only people who can afford it should own a range rover. This car is made for the top 1% and I never heard a member of the 1% club complain about their range rover.
Those who complain or can’t keep them long enough are usually those who shouldn’t have bought one in the 1st place… 🙂
I bought a loaded BMW X3 in 2019 for 47K out the door. That was 7K off MSRP. IMO, it was a good value at the time I bought it and still is. Never had any problems. Today that car sells for over 60K with those options and you won't get the discounts I did. At 60K I totally agree with this video that's its a poor value. Still a very nice car but nevertheless, it like most new cars of today are just ridiculously over priced.
Your fortunate.
Yes, I agree w/you though many cars are currently overpriced & BMWs have always been so this isn’t an unknown to customers. Actually, BMWs have started to improve their reliability & of course, careful selection of the model based upon the engine is all-important. Just think it’s odd that people wouldn’t keep their BMW after the first year b/c it’s “not good value for the money.”🤔 That was a foregone conclusion.
@@lgempet2869the real answer the OP didn’t touch on is the Vast amount of 3 series for example, are 1 year corporate leases. I bought my 2013 335i in 2014 that way, new was 63k and I bought one year old for 41k. Btw 3 years after I bought it I still took a bath 😂. When will ppl learn to just lease bmws lol
60k for an x3 😂
The video doesn’t actually say anything bad about the X3. It was just the statistical judgment the author was talking about.
It kinda makes sense that these luxury cars in general are really meant to be leased and NOT purchased. Once the lease contract is up, turn in the vehicle and sit in something new and luxurious all over again.💯🔥☝🏽
You just reminded me of an idiotic comment a car salesman said to me. I was so angry on so many levels, I wanted to punch him in the face.
I was looking to buy a new WRX. When he asked me why I wanted to buy, I told him I had regrets about leasing a previous car. His reply..."I lease all my luxury vehicles." 1) He thinks the WRX is a luxury vehicle. 2) He thinks I don't know anything about cars 3) He thinks he's above the traditional car buyer (me). That was over 3 years ago, I still want to go back an punch him in the face. I can do it too, the dealership is just blocks from my home.
@robertlee4172 Wow. After reading that, I would've felt compelled to decking the dealer out as well🤣🤝🏼
@@jaimemurray6654
I bought the WRX, mere weeks later, from another dealership nearby. Competitors I might guess. As the other Subaru dealer is just 10 miles away.
I ought-ta bring in my WRX for servicing at the 1st dealership, just so I can humiliate that a whole salesman.
A good friend of mine bought a BMW convertible I forgot the number. It cost $94,000. They traded it in for $18,000 4 years later. BMW has always been known for their expensive maintenance and massive depreciation.
Depends on the car, i bought a 3 series 335d 4 years ago for 21k, its worth 17k... depend which model you buy, any of the big versions do depreciate badly though.
billj bullsheet.
Any premium car has expensive maintenance Audi, Mercedes, rangrover, jaguar, etc, not just BMW.
And BMW actually have very high used residual values, so you are absolutely wrong, and are just bullsheeting.
In Malaysia, most BMWs are sold with 5 year full maintenance package making it zero maintenance cost. It depreciates rapidly from the 5th year onwards.
We have a 2019 X3 X drive and love it. We tried to buy the newly released 2019 Blazer RS. Dealers were asking Sticker or more. Got the X3 for $5k less than the Blazer. Definitely a better value!
For every hour you spend at work to pay for your new car, I spend 2 in my pool with a cold beer. I’m not rich, just have my priorities in order.
I am a Brit living in USA. I am genuinely confounded by the difference in what European consumers perceive as quality, brand value, style and performance verses American users. I was stunned to see BMW 3 series in this list and yes I can see why Land Rovers smaller Disco Sport and RR Evoque are listed as it’s 2ltr engine is somewhat harsh, having driven plenty of rentals here where the nasty plastics, outdated infotainment systems and god awful thrashy engines with unintelligent auto gearboxes, makes driving anywhere unpleasant. It just appears that the addition of tons of naff chrome, supersize cup holders, artic a/c or a flat bed mesmerises the US consumer 🤷🏻♂️. Having said that I love the Ford Bronco Sport I bought last year and it’s tiny 3 cylinder engine is just quirky and fun, albeit its in no way as nice as the full fat RR Vogue I have in U.K. that will happily waft me to the French ski slopes in comfort and luxury whilst carrying all the ski gear effortlessly. For sure, we don’t tend to the massive annual mileage you guys do, but in my experience if a vehicle is serviced regularly then they stay reliable over time.
BMW has parted ways with their customer base, a typical case of bad product management and cutting too many corners. You will see even more pissed off clients as this is getting much much worse.
Please report to US Immigration. Bring all of your paperwork and personal belongings. Thank you and of course...cheers.
Yanks love to champion anything 'murican, and love to slate anything foreign.
The BMW 3 series is a class leader, and has been top 3 of any saloon car for decades. Just because some dumb yank thinks it isn't as good as a shyte dodge/chrysler/ford cringe box, doesn't mean anything.
The world is a lot bigger than yankytown.
A fish called Wanda… great movie . “ ah Chips, British contribution to cuisine”.
The only luxury vehicle brand I would buy is Lexus. I found them they last forever and they’re not high maintenance. Cost like all the cars on this video.. I currently on a 2023 highlander platinum, four-cylinder turbo that is absolutely amazing and power with no hesitation. It’s all the brand Toyota Lexus reliability and high resale!
Have had 6 Lexus and never had one in the shop for a repair…
I still drive a 1990 Lexus! No problems even now. , well a few cosmetic blemishes, but the engine still performs as when new.
Yes! On my 4th Lexus, won’t be switching off this brand! Never a day of trouble. Had an LS460, loved it but 10 quarts of oil per oil change & premium gas $$$. Switched to RX.
I drove a loaner X3 for about a week and loved it. However, when I started looking at all of the recurring charges unrelated to maintenance, I was completely turned off from any model of BMW (I drove a 320i for 3 years and an M3 for 12).
What are recurring charges unrelated to maintenance?
personally know a certified BMW mechanic here in L.A. Asked him ONCE why he went into this field and this specific brand, he said " Simple. It's a sh*tty brand, parts and labor are expensive, and the car will ALWAYS break down, so business will never die". Normally he has a low opinion of BMW drivers but they are unlimited source of revenue LOL
@@CarySagadyPrice up the cost of brake pad and rotors that are needed every 100,000km and then wonder who the feck would want an X series BMW!!!😂
@@sisupower970 needed every 100.000 km? I dont see the problem ....
@@elmwalt162yeah no, sis really didn’t paint a very informative picture there
We bought our Jaguar XF 9 years ago and we had to have the air conditioning adjusted about 5 years ago. Before then and since, nothing that isn't wear and tear has gone wrong. We love it to bits but it is the 3 litre diesel. We'd buy another but not without this engine. Come on, Jaguar, it is the best car you've ever made, reintroduce this engine.
Lots of people are also returning BMW and Mercedes due to monthly subscriptions for things that were free before like remote start, checking tire pressure etc and you have to use the app to do it. you can no longer do it using the key fob. I had one of these cars and let me tell you you have to have a data plan in your phone and GPS for the app to even work, this means if you are in an office where you had no reception like I did you had no way to auto start the car. The app would constantly crash pissing me off. People had it with this kind of crap and decided to send a message by returning the car
I've owned my 2013 Jaguar XF for four years. It's gorgeous inside and out, fairly reliable and fun to drive. Love it!
Jaguars have ALWAYS been beautiful cars starting with the "XK-120". When I was growing up, in the 50's, Jaguars (AND Mercedes) were what dreams were made of!!
Comeback after 6 years
…fairly reliable 🤣😂🤣
@@takeuchi0167 Yes, fairly reliable. It means that in four years of ownership it needed an EGR valve cleaning and a parking sensor replacement. Enjoy your laugh ...
Biggest pieces of trash available
I've owned a few Audi A8s since 2015. Loved them. No problems. None with my wife's Porsches either
I have a Nissan Versa approaching 100,000 miles and have been very happy with it. 40 miles to the gallon and no problems. I didn't expect it to be a luxury car but it does what it is built for very well.
@Runco990 no I haven't changed the fluid and I'm almost at 100,000 MI. $16,000 out-of-pocket 40 Mi to the gallon. I keep hearing about these supposed problems, but I don't know a single owner of these vehicles experiencing these problems. 16,000 out of pocket, 40 miles to the gallon, no mechanical issues. The car has paid for itself.
@@markhammer1902 Please change the transmission fluid at some point. Don't become a statistic.
I just bought a new versa a few weeks ago and am loving it so far. Funny that it's classified as a subcompact while the Corolla is listed as a compact and yet the Versa seems roomier inside and it also has a bigger trunk. It's also not as slow as people make it sound, especially if you turn off the vdc system. It handles really well and stops on a dime too.
I had a '22 Versa with the 5 speed stick. Great little car. I wanted something more sporty so I traded it for a new Camaro.
I've owned two Versa's. The older models were good. The newer CVT ones are pieces of junk. My first Versa, a 2009, I had little to no problems with. I bought that one used btw. I then traded it in for a new one, which I ended up regretting. I had nothing but problems with it from day one. Thankfully I took out an extended two year, bumper to bumper, guarantee at an extra $2000 + 15% tax (Canada) on the sticker price. Let's just say I got more than my money's worth on that extra $2k I paid. The engine in those cars are fine, it's everything else that is junk. I even had my rear wiper motor crap out on me three years in, at roughly 60k. My present 2011 Toyota Matrix is on its 13th year and the rear wiper motor is still the original. Also those Jatco CVT trans are known pieces of junk within the automotive industry. That's not my opinion btw. The old Versa's that didn't have CVTs were a million times better. Versa's, the old and new, are well known to have faulty coil springs that snap. I had it happen to both of mine. Drive that car like you are in a porcelain box. The coil springs are thin and cheap. It's very expensive when you have to repair one! If yours hasn't broke yet just be patient. It eventually will. Overall, it was a fun car to drive and I loved them for that reason. They weren't too small nor too big. A lot of cargo space and easy to park in tight spaces. I will never buy another one, let alone another Nissan. Datsun has taken over more of the company so it's less of a Japanese car now as it is a French one. I don't see the newer CVTs lasting nearly as long as the older models did. Oh, and the CVT that I bought new was a rattling piece of junk. I had to return about a dozen times to the dealership to have all the rattles within the interior trim resolved. One of the rattles was coming from a passenger airbag that had been installed improperly by the factory. They had to replace the entire airbag. Once again, thankfully everything was under a bumper to bumper guarantee. If not that car would have bankrupted me!
The ludicrous BMW policy of charging more per hour for labour, the older the car gets, won’t help their satisfaction rating - why would you keep one once it is out of warranty?
Not just the labour gets more expensive. Parts for 10-20yrs-old BMWs are almost unaffordable for many owners.
I am on my 3rd Jaguar XF in about 10yrs. Only my 2013 XF 2.2 diesel gave me issues. My 2017 2.0 diesel never went to the mechanics. I recently bought a 2022 XF 2.0 diesel R-Dynamic and hope it never goes to the mechanic as well. So, sometimes this is about driving style and not really the car's reliability. I have only heard of complaints for the Velar which is why I didn't go for it this time even though I had eyes 👀 on it.
Really surprised the uncomfortable Jeep Wrangler didn’t make this list!
I had a Jeep and loved it but they a terrible cars!
Wranglers are amazing off road, but that results in compromised highway performance. Those who buy it just for its rugged image will be short term owners.
I get the feeling that some of the people buying them couldn't afford to just return them.
So, one Japanese car and nine cars from England and Germany. The quality of EU engineering and manufacturing is really shining through!
England/UK isn't in the EU.
@@jameshenderson4876 Yeah, but it's easy to forget since Brexit took forever and you all negotiated your way out of the EU instead of just telling them to screw off.
But anyway, the UK hasn't revitalized its car industry and Jaguars and Rovers are still complete crap when it comes to quality.
I purchased a 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport as my daily driver. However, I began to notice that whenever I drove it my ears would start ringing. I did research on why the car was so irritating and I discovered it was because of the whine of the CVT transmission. I was also upset when I found out that Nissan CVTs are propelled by a friggin rubber band! After 4 months I traded it in for a 2023 Mazda CX-30 which is a fantastic vehicle.
You “found out” that they were propelled by a rubber band? 100% lie and misinformation. All major manufacturers of cvt’s use either a steel chain or steel belt.
My goldilocks car…entry level Holden Commodore ZB 4 cylinder, 2 litre petrol turbo is an amazing car, with prodigious power and performance, of 191 kw and 350 nm of torque, it’s all you want, with all the bells and whistles. In Aussie dollars this cost me a mere $28000, for a brilliant saloon.. the last Holden Commodore made in Germany with the German and Aus auto engineers… Also capturing and using the the existing designs of the dashboard, Semi conductor tech of top euro cars, inc Android auto and Apple Play. A dream car.. making it shine over most of the poor cars you reviewed here.
Still driving my 10 year old Ford Focus. Besides a couple flats from old tires 20K miles past rating and a battery, it's never left me stranded.
I have a friend who is a former MB owner. He described their cars as mediocre, high-priced automobiles and swore he would never buy another. Meanwhile, my 2010 Honda Civic crossed 100,000 miles 3 days ago and still gets 41 MPG. I bought it to save money and it has. It's comfortable, adequately powered, with power everything and I just got back from a 500 mile trip with it where it did quite well. It's exactly the opposite of the cars depicted here, it's a keeper!
There are lower tier or mediocre MBs sure. I have a GLC AMG 43. It’s phenomenal. As far as maintenance yes it’s more expensive but if you have to be worried about maintenance cost then any Luxury brand probably isn’t for that person. Some people are happy with pb and j on white bread, and some people want fillet mignon 🤷🏻♂️
I'd agree about Mercedes. We had a 2013 sprinter and now a 2017 metris as work vans and both were electric nightmare. Both lost the ability to use Bluetooth neither had backup cameras, The metris is as clunky and wobbly as an old Ford Econoline and it's had endless emissions issues, constant check engine light and numerous multi thousand dollar repairs
You are not a car guy if your dream car is Honda Civic - you are an A to B type of guy.
My Accord is now 16 years old. Still gets 31 MPG at 139000 miles. It leaks nothing onto the garage floor.
@@billolsen4360 Some people insist on buying expensive cars, but the cost of acquisition is only part of the total cost of ownership. I've owned enough brands to know that some are better than others. You can keep Ford & GM products. My Civic also leaks nothing and the engine oil consumption is virtually zero.
I'd love to see a similar list that stretches out to 3 or 5 years. What percentage of models are owned by the original owner after 3 or 5 years?
traded in a 22 tucson hybrid, after 10 months due to, vehicles lane correction would try to steer into oncoming traffic on left hand turns on 2 lane highways, engine knocked at low rpm and light accel, had driveline vibration at 10 to 45 under slight accel, and got zero help on any issues from 2 dealerships and corporate, my neighbor said his tries to steer into oncoming traffic too, he just fights the steering back. i feel hyundai has too much money going out in replacing all the engines that failed and the class action lawsuit due to them, and they now are trying to keep from spending any money at all on warranty repairs.
Hyundai has gone downhill. I just bought a black beauty Mazda CX-50 and love it.
Wasn't expecting to see this comment, but I'm glad you posted it. I've been thinking about buying a Hyundai Tucson or Santa Fe hybrid (same power train in both) in the near future. They're both so recommended by CR and various professional car reviewers I figured they'd be a good choice.
Can’t that be turned off by a button?
@@jeffmorse645 Yeah, I almost bought one of those 2 but then I saw all the complaints about how the sound in their car completely turns off and you hear no sound. A constant issue with those Hyundais. Mazda is built better. This is my 3rd Mazda. The CX50 is gorgeous in black with black wheels. Definitely does not look like a Mommy car and is bad a** I even considered a Land Rover or Escalade but no way. Overpriced junk. Just like Mercedes.
@@gregorysullivan7913 it can be turned off, but i shouldn't have to turn off safety features, but between that and the engine knock, (preignition due to timing programming) i knew it was going to cause premature bearing failure, so i traded it in on a highlander hybrid.
If you buy a BMW 3-series and get the four cylinder…what? Why would you do that? Get the straight-six. Way more reliable, way better performance, way smoother, way better parts availability and knowledge among mechanics/community. Who in their right mind buys a BMW without a 6+ cylinder engine? “Well I couldn’t affor-“ Then DONT BUY A BMW. Or at least, get an older one with the six. Yeah, there will be maintenance to do, but extremely predictable and probably easy maintenance.
A guy i know manages a Jaguar/Land Rover service garage, he said in all his years in which hes worked for Toyota, Subaru and Ford he's never known so many new vehicles come in with major issues, hes always got at least 6 vehicles in that have been with them for over 6 months that they cant fix. This is an official dealers too.
No surprise there's no Toyota or Lexus models on the list. I have a very low mileage (60,000) big Toyota that's now 19 years old and it still drives much smoother and quieter on the highway than my wife's new Kia. And apart from 1 sensor, a set of shocks and a fuel pump, It's cost me very little over 10 years of ownership despite sitting on the roadside in all weathers. And of course it's worth almost nothing so zero depreciation. I love Jags and Range Rovers, but you've confirmed my decision to never owning either of them.
I’ve had #9 (Versa) as a new car since 2015. Great car! It was not created for flash, but good basic general use. It has had great pickup and moves quickly through traffic/passing. I keep up the scheduled maintenance and still get over 40 mpg on the hwy.
Honestly,it wasn't really close to ugly. For what it was it looked fine.
I drove a Versa rental car recently for 10 hours from palm springs to South Lake Tahoe! It surprised me how nimble and responsive it was on my looong drive!!!
Versa is a good basic car. I'm not sure why people sell them so quickly. That's the one car that I'm surprised is in this group.
I rented a Versa once. It felt sluggish, noisy and uncomfortable. I found myself turning up the radio just to drown out that droning engine. And maybe it’s not a bad basic transportation car but the car never lets you forget just how basic it really is.
@@itsabovemenow1016 - Yes, it's the same for the Toyota Yaris. We bought one a while back for a family member who was just starting out. She needed something cheap and the Yaris was the best thing we could find for the money. Great car, but sluggish, poor instrumentation, and small. But I think it's still a great little car. Great on gas, easy to park and low maintenance.
I've only driven 6 cylinders for the past 20 years, so it's a bit of an adjustment for me to drive a Yaris. However, I will never forget where I came from. Any reliable car is a good car and I definitely do not think I am "too good" for a economy car.
I'm seeing a huge trend in this list. Stay away from over-priced status cars from BMW 😮 & Range Rover!
For every Jaguar, BMW & Range Rover purchased, you better have a used Camry or Civic as a back up.
@@billolsen4360 Spot on.
Everyone always talks smack on American cars, yet there were none on this list.
Back in 2004-05ish, I was driving an ancient VW when the engine bit the dust at 250,000, I wanted to buy a jag. A friend owned one, he had to get new front brakes. It cost him $2000, that was an eye opener. I’ve bought Toyotas ever since and they’re great. I’m at 165,000 and it needed a new starter at about 100,000 and last week I had the front end suspension redone. It runs great. I want it to make it to 300,000. It’s on track.
I'm surprised the percentage isn't much higher for all cars today. The technology in todays cars is so complex I've considered buying a car that has low depreciation, then replacing it yearly, before the warranty runs out, and the tech starts going haywire.
I am pleasantly relieved to find a video with negative issues about vehicles, without one domestic brand listed! I’ve owned a Mercedes in the past, we bought new and although we kept it more than a year, we got rid of it within 2,000 miles of the warranty running out! Dealer service was wonderful, especially when issues were repaired under warranty. Seems like every season there was some $1,000 widget or another giving up and needed replacing. Then as soon as the warranty expired, the ignition module on the left side of the V6 engine quit, requiring replacement, that includes the three coils, wires and spark plugs, at a not very reasonable $200 each, that required 2 spark plugs each due to dual ignition, at $11.60 each! But there was a factory sponsored special pricing “deal”, for both sides at $1,200, parts and labor! That basically included the plugs and 1hr labor. That was it! I wasn’t going to wait for the next malady to catch up to us. I traded that ML 320 in the next business day! At the local Chevy dealer, in on what I wanted in the first place but was her turn for choice! So I traded in a 2002 ML 320, we paid $40k for, that got us $25k in 2005 on a nice new 2005 Chevy Avalanche LS, 4x4, that listed for $38k with no options. That was a wonderful SUV/Truck for 6 years and 90,000 trouble free miles, that finally needed brakes and second set of tires. So we traded that in on a 2011 Silverado Ext Cab 4x4 Z71, we got during an “ Employee Family Discount Price “, promotion, that came to $30,200! But got $25,000 in trade for the Avalanche! That Silverado was fantastic trouble free fun and adventure, till we trade that in on a 2019 Colorado Crew Cab 4x4 WT V6, we still have today with 41,000 trouble free miles to this day. With the plans on trading for a full size Van, to build into a Van/Camper. I like the Chevy Express 2500, but the 4x4 conversion is 12k! That’s still less than an AWD Ford Transit. The Chevy has a traditional hight roof that doesn’t allow you to stand in. But has a 6.6 V8 gas engine with 420hp 460 lbs ft tq. For still less than the 310 hp 420 lbs ft tq Ford Eco/Boost V6, with a med hight roof I can stand in. Tough choice!
So basically you just traded all the vehicles when the problems started to appear, not a bad strategy if you can afford it. Anyway, german cars are not bad, they are like a hot 20 years old blonde, they take a lot to get but a lot more to keep and maintain up to par.
I have had several 3 series BMWs, the last two were 330i xDrive models - a 2016 and a 2019. Both cars were solid and reliable with no problems. Yes BMWs are pricey but they come with 3 years of maintenance. I've had a total of 14 BMWs in various models. I agree on the X1, it does not drive like a BMW as it is a front wheel drive platform from the Mini, even when you get FWD.
It sounds like you just continually trade the vehicles to either have the latest eye candy or avoid getting to higher mileage. We all know BMWs don't age well.
@@todddominoes9862'We all know' ?
You're full of bullsheet son.
I worked in the motor trade for many years, and WE ALL KNOW that BMW's are great cars which age very well and hold great used residual value.
Stop typing crap you turnip.
I dumped a Hyundai Tuscan after a year - not because of the car per se - but because Hyundai was the worst company I have dealt with in years. The headlight cracked (from a pebble?)and they refused to stand behind it with their warranty. To add insult to injury they wanted over $1,700.00 just for part, and then made you deal with the rudest customer service reps that I have ever experienced. (They had no interest at all in letting you speak.) Every time I saw one of their "America's best warranty" ads it grated on me so bad that I just dumped the car.
I have a Mazda 6 diesel with 491,000 km and still running perfect -- keep your new cars the older ones are better.
Good video. But most of these cars are priced out of the majority of car buyers. So most of these wouldn’t be on my list anyway, just because of the sticker price. It would be helpful if you did a similar video on more affordable vehicles.
You made a good point. The Nissan versa was the only affordable car on the list.
Lexus.
Plenty of aspirational on a budget will buy them used.
The prices collapse out of warranty.
I've owned 2 RR Evoques and never had any issues over 6 years
Couldn’t agree more,I’ve owned a 2014 Evoque for over 6years, had to minor issues in that time but thoroughly enjoyed owning the car and it still looks great.
The newer ones are the messes.
Seems people don't hate turbo charged engines until they live with them for awhile. No replacement for displacement.
Lexus NX is the exception to that rule with the dual turbo: 2.0-liter 8AR-FTS turbocharged four-cylinder direct injection engine that can run on both Otto and Atkinson cycles.
That's what she said.
I haven't heard any drivetrain complaints from owners of modern turbocharged vehicles. The old turbo lag & reliability issues are pretty much gone with today's technology, and the smaller displacement typically provides improved cruising gas mileage.
@@johnmcmullen456 While vastly improved modern turbos still have noticeable turbo lag and abrupt engagement. I have a '18 CRV with the 1.5 L turbo. Like the car. Hate the turbo. I genuinely wish I had bought the lower trim version with the old non turbo 2.4 L .
@@johnmcmullen456I drive a newer Audi with the 2.0 turbo frequently. (In-laws car) The stop-start plus turbo lag is quite frustrating at times. It’s super quick once the turbo kicks in and gets nearly 40 mpgs on the highway though. To be fair, Keeping it in sport mode does help quite a bit.
I want long term reliability with few bells and whistles. Toyotas have been good for me and have always gotten 250,000-300,000 miles with minimal maintenance expenses. It’ll save a fortune in car payments, interest and insurance over lifetime of car. Last one was paid off in 5 years and 15 years later I’m still driving it with no glitches.
Excellent coverage. I was stunned to see that most of these vehicles were luxury class. Just goes to show... Thanks for this.😊
I had a 3 series BMW. It was fun to drive, until it 50k miles. Then everytime something went wrong it would cost 1000 dollars to fix. I swore I would never buy a German car again.
I now own a Toyota. Not the sexiest car, but everything works-well. All you have to do is change the oil every 5k.
The best cars I ever owned were Toyota Camry Hybrids. First one was rear ended & totaled. 160k miles and zero problems. I replaced with another newer model like it. 150k trouble free miles.
Camry gang reporting in! Never getting rid of my '23 V6 XSE. Perfect car.
Sad that the X1 is now so unreliable. I bought a X1 in 2011 (Diesel, manual) and still have it. Never had any issues with it in 12 years.
Yeah, that's weird they've got such reliability issues. That seems to be a thing at BMW now. They've got 4 models on this list (incl the Mini) and their once-reliable bread and butter 3-series is among them.
@@billolsen4360 I had a 14 X1 that got totaled, but held together very well. The car did it's job . It was replaced with a 20 X1 that is used for personal and business duties, along with longer distance road trips. In the past, I've had X3s and X5s for loaners and loved them. I also still have a 08 328xi that I've had for over 10 years. Still loving that 6 speed manual!
@@rogercvc6768 My dream car is any inline 6 BMW, manual gear box.
Lexus RX450 is the most reliable suv i have ever owned.15 years old and drives like a dream.I have only ever had a back light and two front springs replaced.125000 miles and still drives like new.
I have owned a 2017 Jaguar XF-S -AWD and now I own a 2020 Jaguar XE S - AWD. I have yet to experience these major mechanical issues this video speaks of. I wonder if the brand is suffering from it's pre-existing reputation 🤔
I don’t understand the inclusion of the BMW X3. “Above average owner satisfaction”… good performance. No mention of cost of ownership. I have a 2021 X3 and it’s a great car. Quick, nimble and economical. There might be other reasons for people dumping some of the cars on this list: can’t afford the payments?
Curious as to a list of what each car parts were mostly replaced or failed. Is there a list from these repair insurers to what fails most on models
Yes there is, but it’s not publicly available. But take what is said on this video with a massive grain of salt. Lots of misinformation here and in the comments. I am an executive warranty claims administrator and I have access to proprietary data from the manufacturer. One of the things in the data is the most common items to fail. This data is unavailable to the public, but you can befriend an unbiased mechanic. They have access to computer databases and programs on common car failures. They also have worked on so many cars that they know what are common and uncommon failures.
I have a 2016 GLC 300 and it’s been great. Only problems it’s had we’re easily self-serviced. I can’t imagine the C class is that much worse.
Granted I refuse to take it to the dealership now that it’s out of warranty.
The problem with the c class is people buy it for the affordability for the mercedes label, but they don’t have the money to cover the cost to maintain it.
@@unkyungh honestly I haven’t found anything on Mercedes to be absurdly expensive with independent mechanics. I also own a 99’ SL500 for many years now. The worst thing on the GLC is the transmission service and that’s infrequent.
I think the difference is that Mercedes is less neglect tolerant. Fixing a Mercedes that hasn’t been properly serviced will cost alot more than a Toyota. Engine, cooling, and transmission components are all more expensive.
@@programmer437 no my point is people buy them not realizing the cost is higher for basic maintenance on a Mercedes. They are buying not being able to afford to keep it. I worked in a shop until recently and saw it several times.
@@unkyungh I’m not really convinced that’s the case. I pay just over $100 an oil change - but it’s only due every 10,000 miles. Which is no worse than a $35 oil change every 3000 miles.
Air filters and oil filters are no more than any other car (the SL500 has two, but they’re both cheap).
And you really shouldn’t need to do much else within the first couple years of ownership unless you’re putting 30000 miles on it a year.
40 years old buy new Toyota, 60 years old buy new Toyota, bury me in my last Toyota.
I agree with you, I own 5 Toyotas 2 4Runners,FJ cruiser, Camry, and now a van. I would like to get one of the new Toyota mini trucks, the stout if it doesn’t come out soon, I may wind up getting the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
All cars I'd never consider in the first place, but I appreciate the video. Thank you!
Never had a problem with the Land Rover Evoque R Dynamic, a lot of people admired it and kept taking pictures of it
I haven‘t had for 2 years, then the Turbo broke and had to wait 10 months to get it back…
they were admiring that it was a running one
4 ltr? Lol
Maintenance costs? How much maintenance does a car need for the first year? It's still new.
You can have a reasonably reliable Nissan Versa if you get one with a manual transmission.
I had a 2010 with a non CVT automatic 217,000 miles without a problem. It was a good reliable car until I hit a deer and totalled it.
Supposedly the cvt is now better,just need to keep the trans fluid clean at the proper milage is what im hearing.
My neighbor's daughter has a 2009 Versa. Still running without issues. She's a good looking 23 year old and could care less what anyone thinks of her driving a 14 year old small boring car.
In 35 years of driving manual cars, I had 1 incident with my 10 year old Grand Vitara. The transmission linkage got unclipped, due to vibration. Nothing wrong, just that the fluids ended up on my driveway. The shop reconnected the line, topped it up with fresh fluids, and I was good to go after a few hours in the shop. $180 bucks.
I ditched a 2013 Nissan Sentra at 49k miles because of the CVT. went back to a Grand Cherokee with plenty torque. Now I'm driving 2 20plus year old Dodges and love V8 power with no payments 😊. Maintenance is key 🗝️
I would argue many of these vehicles (not the nissan) are bought by people with disposable income the intention of replacing them within a year. Cost of ownership is a thing but not usually much of one in the first year you have a car. If they see a point down the line where they will have to spend "x" amount on repair and maintenance, they probably just think why not just replace it sooner and get the next new thing.