Mark, I use to follow a vblogger/car mechanic/shop holder from Stockholm, Sweden. He/they use to repair electrical issues in American cars including Tesla. In Teslas with 500,000 km there can be quite complicated failures, and not very easy to locate.
The X5 is no different to any of its counterparts, they are all ridiculously complex. As for EVs they say there is less to go wrong since no mechanical parts but the electronics are more complex than mechanical parts so probably they will be even more problematic not to mention most of these EVs will be dumped as they age as no one will be able to fix them at a sensible cost leading to even greater emissions problems due to scrappage of the old cars and constant production of new ones. The governments of the world and eco zealots clearly haven’t thought this through!
There are a lot of mechanical systems on electric cars, ac systems, braking systems, cooling systems. There are pumps, and compressors, and valves. In some ways they are more complex than a conventional car. Electric Jesus says it will last 1 million miles lol. 😂
In 2018 I bought a used 2013 X5 with 94k miles. What a nightmare. After a couple of Months The passenger door lock actuator broke, front suspension needed parts, rear differential started to leak. After just 8 LONG months I Couldn’t sell it privately and had to trade it in for a 2013 Lexus ES350. I kept that car for 24 months without any problems. Sold it to Carvanna and bought my current 2002 Lexus ES300 from the original owner w 160k miles. Best move ever. Quality of the 02-06 ES’s is unparalleled. it’s super quiet and solid. Everything still works like day one. Never again, lesson learned. German cars (except Porsche) are empty $ pits over 5 years and/or 50k miles Lease German and buy Japanese
You are right, many of these cars are amazing to drive, when new, but with a few miles and years under the belt, they often turn into very expensive liabilities
3:06 absolute trash, take a blow torch to it. Simple minded Canadian's jump for Telsa just to keep up with the Joneses and often times find themselves with buyers remorse. Nevermind the electrical issues, try getting one of those things repaired through insurance, it's a pain in the a$$ as most body shops aren't able to work on them.
I want to see how the heat, and the battery range works in a Canadian winter. These cars are a fraud, and they brainwash people into thinking we won’t have fuel in 6 months. They need to lock up the head fraudster Musk.
I could not argue with that at all. They are trying to run away from ICE, in my opinion, due to the issues, and see EV as a new lease on life. Have a great weekend
You "forgot" the ..over engineered Mercedes. And not to forget : Italian cars especially Alfa´s there is an guarantee that the electrical will fail even on brand new cars..
Almost every new model car has a problem like the new Tundra with their doors and headlights overheating that can cause fire, that is why I don’t buy new model cars
The whole point of EVs is to replace costly mechanical systems with cheap Chinese sourced (including Tesla) electric motors and batteries. Its about spiking corporate profits by up-charging while the OEM saves huge money, by sticking customers with known failure after the warranty period.
Electric cars have costly mechanical systems. The same systems on a “ice” are less complicated, because the prime mover is the belt driven accessory system. Electric cars have complex cooling systems, heating systems, compressors, pumps, valves, braking systems. All the same, don’t let them fool you into thinking anything is different.
@@JAMESWUERTELE The main difference is non-union China sourced labor. For example, the new Lotus SUV is 100% made in China. OEMs think they finally finally have a way to fire all Americans and European labor. That is what EVs are for, and why they are being slammed down the throats of a customer base that 500:1 despises them (thats the F150 ICE to EV sales ratio). EVs are not green, they are hyper-polluters, as evidence by fewer GREEN house gases that all green life wants in unlimited amounts to survive.
I buy used because new has too much plastic crap that is very brittle in cold and hot weather the temperature 🌡 to 🥶 in a day or weeks on end of 🥶🥶🥶 another issue is heat output sucks in new EVs too better to run ICE around Midwest both my cars are Serviced regularly whenever I sense issues and I try to repair before replacing even know I've spent a crapton on repairs new would be 100% higher in both repairs and annual maintenance costs
When was the last time you had to change your oil in your cell phone? Bad design is Bad design. I like the ideal of a software update compared to removing a tire or radiator to change a belt!
Agree wiith you...Mark....5 years on the road...the we can talk..........you are not driving a car......................you driving a computer........get a degree first in college...then........?????
Can you please give some recommanded ev which we can purchase? Because most of governments try to get rid of ICE car in future. You videos is very useful, i like to hear your advice.
Your reports are always interestingand informative. I am amazed by the number of cars you have had. There are now three Teslas in my street and my neighbour has just put in a Tesla Charging Station. He never seems to stop doing things over there from driveways to carports you can only wonder what he will conjure up next. I wondered what you think of the Genesis cars and SUV's after all they are part of Hyundai. who have had some major issues. I see that some hire car operators are using their larger sedans now.
Hit's bad giving all this hate for Tesla reading same articles from news and thinking you are informed about Tesla's models. For example about the sunroof that brakes it was only one chase that got views and start all the Tesla's haters say that is a common issue. We all know that the technology of batteries that Tesla have is the best since today ( range, economy , charging, power ). All this in the best price in the market. Right? Be respectful for all cars and continue the good work!
Thanks for the watch, and I actually enjoy the Tesla cars, but by being a fanboy means many people gloss over the facts. One of my favorite exotics is Ferrari and I will admit to the problems they have. That does not change me buying one, just so I know how best to prepare.
@@ECPP I recognize the problems that Tesla's models have but saying some issues as a common problems ( sunroof , door handle, battery fire or failure, autopilot failure ) because of same videos and articles who went viral that's i dont like. Tesla is a new company compered to the others and all the mansion is there. Tesla bring a lot of competition in car world because of the performance and the low price for what tesla models give. It's obvious to have a lot of hate but when review a car its not right to say what haters say. The future is electric cars and since now the tesla has the best technology in this. Right? * I am not a tesla fanboy i am a car enthusiast (i can say i like more petrol engines but i give respect in Tesla's models for their performance and price)!
Tesla is a fraud, they sell products and services on these cars that aren’t fully functional. That’s illegal, and the fraudster Musk should be tried in court for running a Theranos company.
@@JAMESWUERTELE Aren't tesla cars functional? Where did you hear that. There are functional but you hate them because you are uninformed! Don't judge people too easy in this case Musk. He sell products too improve the cars not to make them functional. The bmw that want you to pay to have navigation in some new models what is these fraud or not ??
People are like crows...Always looking for the NEXT bright, shiny thing... I'm very satisfied with my GX460... The vehicle has been flawless and other than normal maintenance and a few sheepskins, I'm money ahead... As long as they make gas, I'll have gas rides...😄😄😄😄🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@ECPP well im going to take a dive into the deep end. lol I have a 23 santa cruz coming this week, (i check the vin already and it does not have the recall on the dct transmission) i don't plan on towing with it and im too old to race and will change the fluid ever 15k miles so it should last awhile. it is something that fits my needs right now, full size pickup is way too big and i need a bed (even if it is small) to haul dirty stuff. at least the warranty is better than fords. and at least it isn't a JEEP.... i will keep you informed on how well it does or doesn't. lol love your video too have you seen they tiny little 1.2l engine chevy has put in their trailblazers, im sure those will last a long time.......
Range Rover needs only one warning light which illuminates "Complete and total catastrophic malfunction" with this icon on the dash; $$$$$. And you would think that Kia/Hyundia, having mastered the gasoline vehicle with such reliability, quality and safety, would be a top notch EV out of the gate. Folks....Keep a look out for those big bargains coming with Hurricane IAN flood vehicles hitting the used car markets! Electronics and salt water!
We might trade mechanical ICE issues for EV electrical issues in the future. I just hope these expensive EVs just don’t brick in the future. DIY will be over. Thanks. Keep ‘em coming.
Thank you. Absolutely right, the wrench time is over and stand back for the show when they overheat and burn or let the dealer fix and send a huge bill. That’s the future.
I had a Tesla series 3 but too boring and too much noises inside. Will never get one prefer to go with an hybrid until I see better options in EV vehicles.
Thanks yet again Mark. Take heed to this people, I had an electrical fire (my fault) and I assure you a vehicle will QUICKLY fill with fire and smoke - had I not had a fire extinguisher in my 1969 Z28, that vehicle would have been lost.
I had a Jetta catch on fire, it took me 30 seconds to get slowed down to a safe place and out. The fire came through the trunk and up the ceiling and it was all over. Less than 2 min and it was fire front to back. This was a 2014 TDI, the drivers side tail light started the fire.
@@JAMESWUERTELE As I said in my post, your car (and possibly you) can be lost in a moment. My fire started because the new gauges I wired in weren't properly insulated from each other. While driving down the road, wires touched and in a very brief moment the car was starting to fill up with smoke. I had a fire extinguisher just to the right of my shifter mounted on the side of the transmission tunnel, that's what saved my car.
Ever since I took your review on the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro to heart and bought one, I've been enjoying your car videos a lot. Although I'm not in the market for purchasing another car, watching these videos makes me feel glad about my Camaro. Car manufacturers just lack quality overall, and you sure know which cars are the worst. LOL.
Thank you so much Bob, great to see you back at the channel. Yes that review was wonderful and I did that one in Vegas. Line they say, what happens in Vegas, stays in….. either way, fun cars and still my fave of the 3 big domestics. Shelby is great, Hellcat is a beast, but the overall packaging of the Chevy is my fave. I especially love the ZL1 1LE
@@ECPP What I love about the RS, the one you reviewed is the fact their less costly than the SS and up, but with the RS package it still looks like a major badass! It's like if a first gen Camaro had a baby with a Ferrari Tessarosa. That rear panel with it's top flat architectural design is so Enzo, Mama Mia! A nice decent daily driver that looks beastly. The best of both worlds!
What ever happened to the good old days … Rear defroster,floor mats,radial tires,automatic and got to have the cigarette lighter and the cassette player
With the way cars are built today everything to do with electronics. They should come with a minimum of a 10-year warranty. Not just for the power train but for the entire electrical system and electrical components.
Mark omg at 6:30 this vehicle is preferred by rockstars p*** stars and dealers I lost it🤣 Top much content as always thank you so much my friend I love this channel!
How about a review on the E63SAMG or the AMGGTSEPerformance. Interested in the electronics and the 4.0 Biturbo and the reliability of all of it. The AMGGTSE is just coming out so I doubt it has enough history for a review.
Always buy used, most likely more than ten years of age. Never ever buy brand new. For instance, you can still purchase a 2004 Subaru Outback H6 wagon, because it has the 3 L flat-six engine with 212 horsepower and the four-speed automatic transmission. These vehicles do not have any electrical issues and it is AWD. Thank you very much.
By the way Mark, you do know that the Range Rover and the Jaguar are build on the same line don't you? What I mean is both ought to be unreliable or great depending on your prospective. Lol
Haha, absolutely true and that SC V8 is commonly used as well. The F Type is likely going to have some reliability issues, but my take is on the matter, if the excitement and fun factor outweigh the hassle and cost of ownership, the. It’s worth it.
Did you notice that every vehicle shown has Gloomy Grey or Boring Black interiors with the exception of the Tesla? Those outdated, depressing, drab colors became popular in 1990. That was 33 years ago ! What happened to tan, red, brown, blue, burgundy, cheerful colors ? Who wants to drive anything that is so boring and looks like everyone else? Our Outback has Ivory interior and our Forester has saddle brown interior with light colored headliner’s. Who wants to drive a vehicle that looks like a Coffin?
Can't vehicle manufacturers offer a back to basics option for the same model without all those fancy bells and whistles? There are still a lot of wise and practical vehicle buyers out there who prefer simplicity. I myself would prefer the simpler option even if it were at the same price but has less headaches.
OK, enough already. I've watched a few of your videos now. The content is fine, but give me a break with the wind noise or something rubbing on the microphone. Is wind noise supposed to be your differentiator? If you're going to do this for a living please invest in better equipment and methods. Your content is good, but it needs to get across to the viewer without annoying distractions. Thanks.
Mark, some days ago you had a video with a Jeep Renegade(?)... Some days ago a saw a Finnish video with such a Jeep from 2011. Because of issues this new owner could get it to a very low cost. Now the car is rebuilt to an EV! Cost 40,000 euro, a little less in USD. The new owner, I think electric engineer and hunter wanted a suitable (silent and 4x4) car to drive into the woods with. This car has a range of about 200 km. In this case the electric motor is joined to the second gear of the manual transmission. Then with help of a servo motor he can shift to the first gear, and the the car is perfect for driving off road among the trees. Then every feature of the car functions normally and the car is registered for normal driving on public roads. I think he has designed the most of the rebuild, but he hasn't done the installation. The parts are bought from all over Europe, and the batteries were quite new, I think from 2018. I think every part used is second hand that means from different EV. If you can build an EV, you should be able to repair one too. The question is almost "only" to have a proper diagnostic tool and the electric schemes, or better without them you can't do much or anything.
I agree, fundamentally they are quite simple and I can relate as I have electrical engineering in my past. I think it’s the commercial grade vehicles and programming the interfaces, software etc that create havoc. Anything could and should be possible indeed. That Renegade is a hot mess because that tiger shark engine so a conversion would be good for that type of donor. Have a great weekend and I like where you are going with that conversation
@@ECPP I just hung onto my 2008 j37 0 recalls 54,000 miles still, I think only year 2009-2012 some oil burners-think I mentioned a while back made in Canada. looks cherry.
GDI is definitely beneficial for fuel consumption and power, as GDI engines can run about 1-1.5 points higher numerical compression ratio than port injected engines, due to effects of charge cooling, and end gas effects. reducing knock. Actual benefit is around 5-10%. Manufacturers will bend over backwards to eek out 0.5% improvements in engine efficiency, so GDI offered a big leap forward for SI engine developers. Combined with other technologies like fully variable valve actuation, and variable compression ratio, SI engines approach the thermal efficiency levels of Diesel engines of about 25 years ago (up to 40% now).
GDI engines are garbage, (other than Ford, and Toyota) intake valves get all carboned up. GDI engines run piston skirts so short, the pistons start to wear the bores out. Great for 90k and throw away.
I don't care if I was a billionaire, I hate throwing money away and these expensive cars to buy and repair make no sense, there are plenty of other tried and true cars out there instead of these gorgeous but bi polar problems
Glad I got rid of my model 3 made almost 9k off of the equity and got myself a used clairty. Honda quality surpass tesla night and day
Very nice indeed
Even worse than Jeep using Mopar parts for their electrical is them using Fiat parts. Italian electrics, there's a recipe for disaster. Great video.
Mark, I use to follow a vblogger/car mechanic/shop holder from Stockholm, Sweden. He/they use to repair electrical issues in American cars including Tesla. In Teslas with 500,000 km there can be quite complicated failures, and not very easy to locate.
Keep sharing your knowledge sir. We are always here to listen.
Thank you very much. I certainly will do.
I AGREE☺️
The X5 is no different to any of its counterparts, they are all ridiculously complex. As for EVs they say there is less to go wrong since no mechanical parts but the electronics are more complex than mechanical parts so probably they will be even more problematic not to mention most of these EVs will be dumped as they age as no one will be able to fix them at a sensible cost leading to even greater emissions problems due to scrappage of the old cars and constant production of new ones. The governments of the world and eco zealots clearly haven’t thought this through!
Absolutely true
There are a lot of mechanical systems on electric cars, ac systems, braking systems, cooling systems. There are pumps, and compressors, and valves. In some ways they are more complex than a conventional car. Electric Jesus says it will last 1 million miles lol. 😂
I've had my 2021 Tesla M3 for almost 2 years with not one issue! Can't wait to order my next one.
Sweet. Which one is next? Have you driven the performance version on the 3 or the plaid on the S?
I would have never guessed that a kia or hyundai product would be on this list (sarcasm) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Haha, 100 percent deserves to hit the wall of shame
In 2018 I bought a used 2013 X5 with 94k miles. What a nightmare. After a couple of
Months The passenger door lock actuator broke, front suspension needed parts, rear differential started to leak. After just 8 LONG months I Couldn’t sell it privately and had to trade it in for a 2013 Lexus ES350. I kept that car for 24 months without any problems. Sold it to Carvanna and bought my current 2002 Lexus ES300 from the original owner w 160k miles. Best move ever. Quality of the 02-06 ES’s is unparalleled. it’s super quiet and solid. Everything still works like day one.
Never again, lesson learned. German cars (except Porsche) are empty $ pits over 5 years and/or 50k miles
Lease German and buy Japanese
You are right, many of these cars are amazing to drive, when new, but with a few miles and years under the belt, they often turn into very expensive liabilities
Thanks for sharing, just a question, so you say the 2002 lexus is much better and reliable than the 2013 ?
@@ayman.ibrahim yes. 💯
Why do you copy and paste the same comment about your X5? I’ve seen the same comment from like 10 other videos like nobody cares🤦🏾♂️.
@@steven5509 you cared enough to comment!
3:06 absolute trash, take a blow torch to it. Simple minded Canadian's jump for Telsa just to keep up with the Joneses and often times find themselves with buyers remorse. Nevermind the electrical issues, try getting one of those things repaired through insurance, it's a pain in the a$$ as most body shops aren't able to work on them.
I want to see how the heat, and the battery range works in a Canadian winter. These cars are a fraud, and they brainwash people into thinking we won’t have fuel in 6 months. They need to lock up the head fraudster Musk.
Don’t buy an electric car until we’re good at it
BMW parked right across the yellow line. Wouldn't expect anything else honestly.
Right?
Great info Mark. I was an Aircraft Tech {Retired} spent most of my time in Cockpit T/S on the Computers casing wiring problems🥵🥵🥵🥵
KIA can't even make a good, reliable ICE car. What makes you even think they can make a good EV?
I could not argue with that at all. They are trying to run away from ICE, in my opinion, due to the issues, and see EV as a new lease on life. Have a great weekend
I'm seeing too many Kia on the road. What does that mean?
@@windigrin9649 Just because you see a lot of them it doesn't mean jack shit. I see a lot of Kias broken down on the side of the road!
I see bmw breaking down here and there..what does that mean? Literally yesterday saw one in front of my apartment..
@@roxanne5066 BMW are a waste of money 💰. Anyone who knows about cars knows that! Nothing new about that.
You "forgot" the ..over engineered Mercedes.
And not to forget : Italian cars especially Alfa´s there is an guarantee that the electrical will fail even on brand new cars..
Definitely true
I have an x35D. Thinking of the RR… not sure why I do this to myself.
Maybe the TD6 will be better
Haha, that’s fair, we can be gluttons for punishment
Almost every new model car has a problem like the new Tundra with their doors and headlights overheating that can cause fire, that is why I don’t buy new model cars
That’s true, too much complexity and cheaper 3rd party supplier parts
The new Tundra is hideous, almost worse than the current Chevy.. And I'm not a Toyota hater. I had a 2004 Tacoma, currently have a 2008...
LOL that new Range Rover is already broken ! 8:06
Nice
The whole point of EVs is to replace costly mechanical systems with cheap Chinese sourced (including Tesla) electric motors and batteries. Its about spiking corporate profits by up-charging while the OEM saves huge money, by sticking customers with known failure after the warranty period.
Electric cars have costly mechanical systems. The same systems on a “ice” are less complicated, because the prime mover is the belt driven accessory system. Electric cars have complex cooling systems, heating systems, compressors, pumps, valves, braking systems. All the same, don’t let them fool you into thinking anything is different.
@@JAMESWUERTELE
The main difference is non-union China sourced labor. For example, the new Lotus SUV is 100% made in China. OEMs think they finally finally have a way to fire all Americans and European labor. That is what EVs are for, and why they are being slammed down the throats of a customer base that 500:1 despises them (thats the F150 ICE to EV sales ratio). EVs are not green, they are hyper-polluters, as evidence by fewer GREEN house gases that all green life wants in unlimited amounts to survive.
4Runner for moderate off roading and overlanding.
I buy used because new has too much plastic crap that is very brittle in cold and hot weather the temperature 🌡 to 🥶 in a day or weeks on end of 🥶🥶🥶 another issue is heat output sucks in new EVs too better to run ICE around Midwest both my cars are Serviced regularly whenever I sense issues and I try to repair before replacing even know I've spent a crapton on repairs new would be 100% higher in both repairs and annual maintenance costs
It boggles my mind how car companies make these vehicles with tons of problems and then sell them to hard working folks, evil and greedy
its just wrong, thats where I feel I can provide people with the info to make the right decisions
So pretty much everything is bad bicycle left only to buy,but make sure to pick non-electric one 😃
Nice
not sure why everyone just doesn't purchase a corolla or civic and call it a day. They last 20 or 30 years without much.
Yes sir the the higher the bmw model number n trims. The more headaches it comes with however more luxury as well. Either way I still love the brand
Cheers
Excellant reviews . Peoples savings out the window .
Thank you. Sadly that does happen
When was the last time you had to change your oil in your cell phone? Bad design is Bad design. I like the ideal of a software update compared to removing a tire or radiator to change a belt!
That is one benefit indeed
1# Tesla, Range Rover and many other Units are Way Too expensive, For Starters and will bankrupt many people for sure.
True, I agree let’s start with initial purchase price. Way too high for a vehicle built to throw away standards.
The more complicated, the more maintenance and the more cash flow for these car manufacturers.
BMW
Jeep will never get it right!!! Keeping these vehicles in the garage or showroom floor would be a good idea!!!
I am surprised Tesla didn't make the list
Indeed
Agree wiith you...Mark....5 years on the road...the we can talk..........you are not driving a car......................you driving a computer........get a degree first in college...then........?????
Exactly Ted, it’s far too complicated for simpletons like me to fix
Bravo .Bravo.
No Jaguar? Come on - worst electrical systems ever.
Well….
The JEEP GC 2012 , TIPM nightmare
Junk
Most of these are very accurate with have electronic issues!
Can you please give some recommanded ev which we can purchase? Because most of governments try to get rid of ICE car in future. You videos is very useful, i like to hear your advice.
Keep what you have.
Your reports are always interestingand informative. I am amazed by the number of cars you have had. There are now three Teslas in my street and my neighbour has just put in a Tesla Charging Station. He never seems to stop doing things over there from driveways to carports you can only wonder what he will conjure up next. I wondered what you think of the Genesis cars and SUV's after all they are part of Hyundai. who have had some major issues. I see that some hire car operators are using their larger sedans now.
Hit's bad giving all this hate for Tesla reading same articles from news and thinking you are informed about Tesla's models. For example about the sunroof that brakes it was only one chase that got views and start all the Tesla's haters say that is a common issue. We all know that the technology of batteries that Tesla have is the best since today ( range, economy , charging, power ). All this in the best price in the market. Right? Be respectful for all cars and continue the good work!
Thanks for the watch, and I actually enjoy the Tesla cars, but by being a fanboy means many people gloss over the facts. One of my favorite exotics is Ferrari and I will admit to the problems they have. That does not change me buying one, just so I know how best to prepare.
@@ECPP I recognize the problems that Tesla's models have but saying some issues as a common problems ( sunroof , door handle, battery fire or failure, autopilot failure ) because of same videos and articles who went viral that's i dont like. Tesla is a new company compered to the others and all the mansion is there. Tesla bring a lot of competition in car world because of the performance and the low price for what tesla models give. It's obvious to have a lot of hate but when review a car its not right to say what haters say. The future is electric cars and since now the tesla has the best technology in this. Right?
* I am not a tesla fanboy i am a car enthusiast (i can say i like more petrol engines but i give respect in Tesla's models for their performance and price)!
@@ECPP I agree with you
Tesla is a fraud, they sell products and services on these cars that aren’t fully functional. That’s illegal, and the fraudster Musk should be tried in court for running a Theranos company.
@@JAMESWUERTELE Aren't tesla cars functional? Where did you hear that. There are functional but you hate them because you are uninformed! Don't judge people too easy in this case Musk. He sell products too improve the cars not to make them functional. The bmw that want you to pay to have navigation in some new models what is these fraud or not ??
Electronics sell.
You can’t sell an overengineered transmission and engine
Exactly true
I dont think the ev6 should be on the list
Thanks
I just can't wait to be in a blizzard with my ev.
Haha
People are like crows...Always looking for the NEXT bright, shiny thing... I'm very satisfied with my GX460... The vehicle has been flawless and other than normal maintenance and a few sheepskins, I'm money ahead... As long as they make gas, I'll have gas rides...😄😄😄😄🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
That’s a great plan and I feel the same about my cars.
EV's? it's probably like driving an oversized cell phone, yea dont know about that.
Cheers
Little disappointed to see the Kia on the list. I was really hoping to see an EV alternative to Musk's overpriced beauties.
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Thanka
you could trim 80% of this video and relay all the important info
Well….
Double clutch trannies 😂🤣😂🤣
Haha
I think exotic Car is failure according to him everything failure tesla, Kia ,BMW Nissan,Hyundae ,Jeep,etc ha! ha! ha exotic Car failure too
You say life is to short to buy boring cars, problem with that is the boring cars are the most reliable......
Yes that’s true but find a car that makes you happy and manage a few of the issues . If it’s a total disaster then it’s not worth it
@@ECPP well im going to take a dive into the deep end. lol I have a 23 santa cruz coming this week, (i check the vin already and it does not have the recall on the dct transmission) i don't plan on towing with it and im too old to race and will change the fluid ever 15k miles so it should last awhile. it is something that fits my needs right now, full size pickup is way too big and i need a bed (even if it is small) to haul dirty stuff. at least the warranty is better than fords. and at least it isn't a JEEP.... i will keep you informed on how well it does or doesn't. lol love your video too have you seen they tiny little 1.2l engine chevy has put in their trailblazers, im sure those will last a long time.......
Right here right there. Geezus. Blah blah blabber.
Thanka
Range Rover needs only one warning light which illuminates "Complete and total catastrophic malfunction" with this icon on the dash; $$$$$. And you would think that Kia/Hyundia, having mastered the gasoline vehicle with such reliability, quality and safety, would be a top notch EV out of the gate. Folks....Keep a look out for those big bargains coming with Hurricane IAN flood vehicles hitting the used car markets! Electronics and salt water!
Exactly it looks like an utter disaster mixing the 2
Can you do video on high performance luxury sedans reliability? Love the videos
We might trade mechanical ICE issues for EV electrical issues in the future. I just hope these expensive EVs just don’t brick in the future. DIY will be over. Thanks. Keep ‘em coming.
Thank you. Absolutely right, the wrench time is over and stand back for the show when they overheat and burn or let the dealer fix and send a huge bill. That’s the future.
My friend top notch content like always keep up the great work and, remember folks Lexus for life🤣
Thank you very much. We just need to share to all our media and friends as it looks like it’s not getting the reach to actually help many people.
KIA always gets a honourable mention. They can't catch a break.🤣
True, very cool new design though
I had a Tesla series 3 but too boring and too much noises inside. Will never get one prefer to go with an hybrid until I see better options in EV vehicles.
Thanks yet again Mark. Take heed to this people, I had an electrical fire (my fault) and I assure you a vehicle will QUICKLY fill with fire and smoke - had I not had a fire extinguisher in my 1969 Z28, that vehicle would have been lost.
Thanks indeed. True an extinguisher is always a good plan no matter what brand of car.
I had a Jetta catch on fire, it took me 30 seconds to get slowed down to a safe place and out. The fire came through the trunk and up the ceiling and it was all over. Less than 2 min and it was fire front to back. This was a 2014 TDI, the drivers side tail light started the fire.
@@JAMESWUERTELE As I said in my post, your car (and possibly you) can be lost in a moment. My fire started because the new gauges I wired in weren't properly insulated from each other. While driving down the road, wires touched and in a very brief moment the car was starting to fill up with smoke. I had a fire extinguisher just to the right of my shifter mounted on the side of the transmission tunnel, that's what saved my car.
Ever since I took your review on the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro to heart and bought one, I've been enjoying your car videos a lot. Although I'm not in the market for purchasing another car, watching these videos makes me feel glad about my Camaro. Car manufacturers just lack quality overall, and you sure know which cars are the worst. LOL.
Thank you so much Bob, great to see you back at the channel. Yes that review was wonderful and I did that one in Vegas. Line they say, what happens in Vegas, stays in….. either way, fun cars and still my fave of the 3 big domestics. Shelby is great, Hellcat is a beast, but the overall packaging of the Chevy is my fave. I especially love the ZL1 1LE
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What I love about the RS, the one you reviewed is the fact their less costly than the SS and up, but with the RS package it still looks like a major badass! It's like if a first gen Camaro had a baby with a Ferrari Tessarosa. That rear panel with it's top flat architectural design is so Enzo, Mama Mia! A nice decent daily driver that looks beastly. The best of both worlds!
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What ever happened to the good old days …
Rear defroster,floor mats,radial tires,automatic and got to have the cigarette lighter and the cassette player
Exactly
With the way cars are built today everything to do with electronics. They should come with a minimum of a 10-year warranty. Not just for the power train but for the entire electrical system and electrical components.
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Mark omg at 6:30 this vehicle is preferred by rockstars p*** stars and dealers I lost it🤣 Top much content as always thank you so much my friend I love this channel!
Haha, thanks very much, I appreciate the support. Hope you are having a great weekend.
So Gentlemen , what do you prefer: a sparkling Kia (literal meaning) or a Tesla Autopilot, which could slam on the brakes for no reason?
Ah well. Give me a Lamborghini Gallardo over both.
That shit happen to me almost rear ended a model x cause of their stupid auto polit nothing was in front of them slammed the brakes suddenly
I’ll keep the 2 Toyotas I have, over any KIA or electric anything. You all can have the toy cars, I’ll keep buying fuel.
How about a review on the E63SAMG or the AMGGTSEPerformance.
Interested in the electronics and the 4.0 Biturbo and the reliability of all of it. The AMGGTSE is just coming out so I doubt it has enough history for a review.
Jeep =TIPOM all your eggs in one basket. Never a good idea.
Always buy used, most likely more than ten years of age. Never ever buy brand new. For instance, you can still purchase a 2004 Subaru Outback H6 wagon, because it has the 3 L flat-six engine with 212 horsepower and the four-speed automatic transmission. These vehicles do not have any electrical issues and it is AWD. Thank you very much.
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By the way Mark, you do know that the Range Rover and the Jaguar are build on the same line don't you?
What I mean is both ought to be unreliable or great depending on your prospective. Lol
Haha, absolutely true and that SC V8 is commonly used as well. The F Type is likely going to have some reliability issues, but my take is on the matter, if the excitement and fun factor outweigh the hassle and cost of ownership, the. It’s worth it.
That's cheating lol
Did you notice that every vehicle shown has Gloomy Grey or Boring Black interiors with the exception of the Tesla?
Those outdated, depressing, drab colors became popular in 1990. That was 33 years ago !
What happened to tan, red, brown, blue, burgundy, cheerful colors ?
Who wants to drive anything that is so boring and looks like everyone else?
Our Outback has Ivory interior and our Forester has saddle brown interior with light colored headliner’s.
Who wants to drive a vehicle that looks like a Coffin?
I actually totally agree. Boring automakers. Gotta buy a Ferrari or McLaren to get nice Color’s for sure
Can't vehicle manufacturers offer a back to basics option for the same model without all those fancy bells and whistles? There are still a lot of wise and practical vehicle buyers out there who prefer simplicity. I myself would prefer the simpler option even if it were at the same price but has less headaches.
Absolutely many people
Tesla copied The Maxima
Haha
My dad's boss had a rangerover and he said that he was always taking it to the shop for one thing or another
Mark 🇨🇦 Great update and content, I appreciate your vast research 👍
😂Lol “built with sticks and rocks”
Haha, thanks a lot. A very barbaric product indeed, lol. Have a wonderful weekend.
@@ECPP Ty. Have a great weekend as well Brotha 🇨🇦
The Flintstone's car, sticks and rocks! Back then, quality control was much better!
I love your unfiltered, adamant, and firm constructive criticism. Harsh videos like this help people the most when making car purchasing decisions.
OK, enough already. I've watched a few of your videos now. The content is fine, but give me a break with the wind noise or something rubbing on the microphone. Is wind noise supposed to be your differentiator? If you're going to do this for a living please invest in better equipment and methods. Your content is good, but it needs to get across to the viewer without annoying distractions. Thanks.
Landrover has more electrical issues than electric cars lol
Since I'm not in the market for any new car now, it's not ICE vs EV, more like wait and see...🤔
Mark, some days ago you had a video with a Jeep Renegade(?)...
Some days ago a saw a Finnish video with such a Jeep from 2011.
Because of issues this new owner could get it to a very low cost. Now the car is rebuilt to an EV! Cost 40,000 euro, a little less in USD. The new owner, I think electric engineer and hunter wanted a suitable (silent and 4x4) car to drive into the woods with. This car has a range of about 200 km.
In this case the electric motor is joined to the second gear of the manual transmission. Then with help of a servo motor he can shift to the first gear, and the the car is perfect for driving off road among the trees.
Then every feature of the car functions normally and the car is registered for normal driving on public roads.
I think he has designed the most of the rebuild, but he hasn't done the installation.
The parts are bought from all over Europe, and the batteries were quite new, I think from 2018. I think every part used is second hand that means from different EV.
If you can build an EV, you should be able to repair one too.
The question is almost "only" to have a proper diagnostic tool and the electric schemes, or better without them you can't do much or anything.
I agree, fundamentally they are quite simple and I can relate as I have electrical engineering in my past. I think it’s the commercial grade vehicles and programming the interfaces, software etc that create havoc. Anything could and should be possible indeed. That Renegade is a hot mess because that tiger shark engine so a conversion would be good for that type of donor. Have a great weekend and I like where you are going with that conversation
Great video, please drop one with info on the s550. Considering purchasing one but hear mixed reviews about them.
I will check into that
@@ECPP Much appreciated!! Also loved the F-pace video👌🏽
Powa what a joke love EV ARE THE BEST :)))
Ouch
Thank you for your informative video and I've seen the other videos which were really great 👍
You do realise the most unreliable car in the UK is the Rande Rover
thx sir mr mark, mdx dude here. sheesh.
Good morning, hope yours is going as well as mine. Have a great weekend
@@ECPP I just hung onto my 2008 j37 0 recalls 54,000 miles still, I think only year 2009-2012 some oil burners-think I mentioned a while back made in Canada. looks cherry.
GDI is definitely beneficial for fuel consumption and power, as GDI engines can run about 1-1.5 points higher numerical compression ratio than port injected engines, due to effects of charge cooling, and end gas effects. reducing knock. Actual benefit is around 5-10%. Manufacturers will bend over backwards to eek out 0.5% improvements in engine efficiency, so GDI offered a big leap forward for SI engine developers. Combined with other technologies like fully variable valve actuation, and variable compression ratio, SI engines approach the thermal efficiency levels of Diesel engines of about 25 years ago (up to 40% now).
GDI engines are garbage, (other than Ford, and Toyota) intake valves get all carboned up. GDI engines run piston skirts so short, the pistons start to wear the bores out. Great for 90k and throw away.
I don't care if I was a billionaire, I hate throwing money away and these expensive cars to buy and repair make no sense, there are plenty of other tried and true cars out there instead of these gorgeous but bi polar problems