I'm an American Australian. Moved to Sydney in 2001. I grew up in a mostly Ford family. My dad always drove Ford trucks (uts) and cars. My dads last vehicle before he passed away a couple of years ago was a 2002 F250. It pulled a large 5th wheel around the US for 15 years and never let him stranded. Back in 2017 I was in the market for a 4x4. I shopped around and had the Fortuna and the Prado on my list of possible purchases. Happy to say I made what I believe is the smarter decision and bought the Everest. It now has over 150k on the OD. It's been up and down eastern Australia many time with the family and a caravan. I don't see the value in Toyota these days. They are more expensive than the competition and they offer less as a package. Even when they try to step up with the GR series of vehicles they just don't feel special. I drove the GR Carolla and yes it was neat to drive but for the price and the cheap boring interior and most of all the 3 cylinder engine it fails.
Honestly I think ford is now ahead of Toyota like you can get a Toyota Prado 2023 it’s got scratchy plastic and all the cheap things and still the Everest is really nice led light and indicators (platinum) and I think it’s a steal like even for the Land Cruiser it’s embarrassing paying 150k for a Toyota even with the Corolla and stuff 33k for base model jeez
Love the comment Scott about Ford putting some effort into the rest of there product range. They need to grow it and promote it, instead of blaming slow sales and then dropping great cars like the Ford Escape. A very underated SUV.
Ford Escape would’ve sold if they actually marketed the thing. You ask people and they’ve never heard of it because Ford refuses to market anything that may poach Ranger/Everest sales.
Couldn't agree more. My wife didn't even know about it until I took her to see a Puma and she found the Escape. We now own a Puma and an Escape. I don't take away from the fact that the Ranger is a good product, but Ford needs to work on its lineup. Toyota is successful because they service every category available.
Thanks for another great program guys, however, an ask for this year; there are many makers sneaking through scrutiny because of low levels of understanding of what constitutes an efficient EV.
Yea mum ordered a base model Corolla ascent petrol hatch in nov 2022. still nothing. no communication except a automated each month with a incorrect eta.
Regarding your comments at 42 minutes about people not turning headlights on at night… with all the current ANCAP or EuroNCAP requirements, why in the name of God don’t ALL cars have DRL’s on with the tail lights AND why don’t they have mandatory automatic dusk sensing headlights? It is completely beyond me that we have blind spot monitors but not auto-on headlights. And there is no excuse that is good enough… especially when we have things like CarPlay as standard on cheaper cars.
In Australia, warranty begins when the car is marked as sold. Typically if you have ordered a vehicle, this will be once the vehicle arrives at the dealership and you have transferred funds to the dealer to pay for the vehicle. It often coincides with initial registration.
I had waited around 12 months for an i30N Hatch Premium DCT and was told at least another 6 months. Switched to a Tucson and got it within 3 months. Completely different, but I couldn't justify the wait + the price difference between the two and the more value for money in the Tucson with tech.
@@Freeworld1969 I'm sure I see one of them in my future still, probably the sedan. Sales guy was horrible, scumbag would constantly dodge calls, say he'd call back and never do it, take weeks to reply to emails, messed up the rego when the Tucson arrived.
Huge mistake. An unmolested i30N will be a gem in a few years. If you had a shit salesman just drive down the road to the next dealership and complain and they'll bend over backwards for you to get the business. At least did you get a Highlander N-Line?
@@ILostMyKeys I also had a kid in between ordering so that changed circumstances a tad. Yeah, Highlander N Line Diesel. I did try a few dealers and most were unenthusiastic due to the long wait time.
Marmorated stink bug. Restrictions on importing certain products containing timber, cardboard. Subject to mandatory fumigation during times of the year. A real pain in the you know what. Ads costs to importing during times of the year.
I will never understand WHY people here in Australia buy small cars. They are death traps. Why lose to death or have serious injured family member/s - friends for the sake of spending an extra 10-20k. What price does one put on their family & friends. Mid-large SUV every time with ARB bull bar for driver / front passenger front corner impact protection. We live in a different society with too many tech distractions. Must protect yourself - family & friends from speeding, drug, alcohol, tired, distracted - looking a smart phone & feral drivers.
I'm an American Australian. Moved to Sydney in 2001. I grew up in a mostly Ford family. My dad always drove Ford trucks (uts) and cars. My dads last vehicle before he passed away a couple of years ago was a 2002 F250. It pulled a large 5th wheel around the US for 15 years and never let him stranded. Back in 2017 I was in the market for a 4x4. I shopped around and had the Fortuna and the Prado on my list of possible purchases. Happy to say I made what I believe is the smarter decision and bought the Everest. It now has over 150k on the OD. It's been up and down eastern Australia many time with the family and a caravan. I don't see the value in Toyota these days. They are more expensive than the competition and they offer less as a package. Even when they try to step up with the GR series of vehicles they just don't feel special. I drove the GR Carolla and yes it was neat to drive but for the price and the cheap boring interior and most of all the 3 cylinder engine it fails.
Toyota resale makes up for much of the initial price disadvantage. Fleets and commercial buyers buy them for reliability ilo features.
Hang on - I drove a german made, ford Fiesta ST 3cyl pocket rocket for 18 months. Great fun. Now have the 2022 BRZ twin of GR86. More fun...😅
@@andyh5666BRZs are great!!!
@Deatomizer you’re just Australian mate. No such thing as American Australian etc..
Honestly I think ford is now ahead of Toyota like you can get a Toyota Prado 2023 it’s got scratchy plastic and all the cheap things and still the Everest is really nice led light and indicators (platinum) and I think it’s a steal like even for the Land Cruiser it’s embarrassing paying 150k for a Toyota even with the Corolla and stuff 33k for base model jeez
Love the comment Scott about Ford putting some effort into the rest of there product range. They need to grow it and promote it, instead of blaming slow sales and then dropping great cars like the Ford Escape. A very underated SUV.
Ford Escape would’ve sold if they actually marketed the thing. You ask people and they’ve never heard of it because Ford refuses to market anything that may poach Ranger/Everest sales.
Couldn't agree more. My wife didn't even know about it until I took her to see a Puma and she found the Escape. We now own a Puma and an Escape. I don't take away from the fact that the Ranger is a good product, but Ford needs to work on its lineup. Toyota is successful because they service every category available.
Thanks for another great program guys, however, an ask for this year; there are many makers sneaking through scrutiny because of low levels of understanding of what constitutes an efficient EV.
Yea mum ordered a base model Corolla ascent petrol hatch in nov 2022. still nothing. no communication except a automated each month with a incorrect eta.
Regarding your comments at 42 minutes about people not turning headlights on at night… with all the current ANCAP or EuroNCAP requirements, why in the name of God don’t ALL cars have DRL’s on with the tail lights AND why don’t they have mandatory automatic dusk sensing headlights? It is completely beyond me that we have blind spot monitors but not auto-on headlights. And there is no excuse that is good enough… especially when we have things like CarPlay as standard on cheaper cars.
If the cars are taking so long to arrive. Does the warranty start from when you get the car, or from the model year.
In Australia, warranty begins when the car is marked as sold. Typically if you have ordered a vehicle, this will be once the vehicle arrives at the dealership and you have transferred funds to the dealer to pay for the vehicle. It often coincides with initial registration.
I had waited around 12 months for an i30N Hatch Premium DCT and was told at least another 6 months. Switched to a Tucson and got it within 3 months. Completely different, but I couldn't justify the wait + the price difference between the two and the more value for money in the Tucson with tech.
Well you missed out on an absolute gem of a car. Also I can vouch for the fact that Hyundai sales people do tell lies (big ones).
@@Freeworld1969 I'm sure I see one of them in my future still, probably the sedan. Sales guy was horrible, scumbag would constantly dodge calls, say he'd call back and never do it, take weeks to reply to emails, messed up the rego when the Tucson arrived.
Huge mistake. An unmolested i30N will be a gem in a few years. If you had a shit salesman just drive down the road to the next dealership and complain and they'll bend over backwards for you to get the business. At least did you get a Highlander N-Line?
@@ILostMyKeys I also had a kid in between ordering so that changed circumstances a tad. Yeah, Highlander N Line Diesel. I did try a few dealers and most were unenthusiastic due to the long wait time.
5 stars 👍🏻
I fancied James before but I could kiss him after his lights advice.
Mahindra and MG have a zero star ANCAP rating interesting
Please review gwm tank 500
The biggest thing I've started to notice is that manufacturers are starting to advertise deals again.
Just get VDC in Coolaroo to convert the F150’s as they already do. Come on RMA , what gives?
Is that a bird on James' shirt or a body floating face down?
Marmorated stink bug. Restrictions on importing certain products containing timber, cardboard. Subject to mandatory fumigation during times of the year. A real pain in the you know what. Ads costs to importing during times of the year.
Is there the possibility someone could revive the holden nameplate?
Nope - Holden's dead baby, Holden's dead.
I will never understand WHY people here in Australia buy small cars. They are death traps. Why lose to death or have serious injured family member/s - friends for the sake of spending an extra 10-20k. What price does one put on their family & friends. Mid-large SUV every time with ARB bull bar for driver / front passenger front corner impact protection. We live in a different society with too many tech distractions. Must protect yourself - family & friends from speeding, drug, alcohol, tired, distracted - looking a smart phone & feral drivers.
Why is Scott always look at the ceiling when he talks 😮
Shame on you guys. No mention of the Dakar, Please, just a bit.
Australia should start manufacturing cars in Australia
The used to, but this died off as it's not financially viable anymore.
@@johnlambert1744 governments fault
New Kia’s
EV9
Imagine waiting over 18 months for your new car and when it finally arrives it's a KIA!
Ikr 😂
Toyota does deserve to sell cars, least innovative brand.