ENGINEER EXPLAINS HOW TO DECIDE WHICH CAR TO BUY // 10 KEY FACTORS // GUIDELINE TO HELP YOU DECIDE

In this comprehensive video, Automotive Engineer David Chao explains how to decide which car to buy so that you can maximize value and satisfaction. Specifically, David explains 10 key factors you need to know so that you can make the right decision when buying a new or used car. This guideline can not only save you thousands, but can also improve your ownership satisfaction by ten folds.
Automotive Press is owned and managed by David Koichi Chao, a global expert in the field of automotive evaluation, engineering, and strategy. With over 35 years of engineering experience, David is able to review vehicles from unique perspectives utilizing technical and specialized methods. David is a board member and a director at AJAC (Automobile Journalist Association of Canada).
David is known around the world as an authentic specialist of Lean/Agile Thinking, and travels all around the world to review vehicles and teach latest engineering methods. Born and raised in Japan, David has an engineering degree from University of British Columbia and post-graduate education from MIT and Harvard Business School in Boston.

[@RSwrightMD]

An incredibly helpful video. David simplifies an emotional decision that most of us feel has a fair amount of anxiety and uncertainty. David is a master teacher. Kudos!

[@rightlanehog3151]

David, You have compiled a helpful and comprehensive list but in Canada we are still experiencing a shortage of many top models. It seems we are still far away from the traditional balanced market where our thorough preparation can result in a sensible purchase completed in a timely manner. 🤨

[@99observer99]

Very useful things to consider, and excellent advice.

[@erickisel8668]

@Automotive Press: excellent advice on the purchase of a new vehicle. Thank you. Have you ever put a video out on the topic of top tier gasoline and the requirement for some turbocharged engines?

[@BradThePitts]

I can only afford one vehicle. My Tacoma pickup truck follows the 99/100 rule - 99 trips are ordinary trips and only 1 trip in a hundred are to the home improvement store. Unfortunately, there's no other way for me. The good news is I paid it off 12 years ago, it currently has a quarter million miles on it, and it's still perfectly reliable.

[@andrewshenton6541]

Cost is complicated,sometimes for some poeple even iff you pay more over time it allows an easier time per month for a payment therefore maybe allowing you you to get a better vehicle,one of many factors

[@MrRensan404]

Thanksfor your wise advice.

[@europana7]

No GDI, unless it also has port injection too. Can use regular gas. If you plan to keep the car a long time, get one without a sunroof. Traditional transmission, no CVT. Buttons for HVAC, not LCD HVAC. Large rims = rough ride, curb rash, more flat prone, heavier, more unsprung weight, worse fuel mileage ... get smallest rims possible.

[@whitelotus1594]

I agree with all of these points. I will point out that not all modern CVT's are equal.

[@fuzzygraytoad]

Agree 100%

[@ksorsomeplace]

I would have said buttons for HVAC not too long ago, but having the LCD HVAC hasn't really been a bother. One, it is automatic. The only thing I really do is to turn the A/C on or off, the rest is automatic. I've had both the larger and smaller rims, but I don't think that a larger rim equals a harsher ride. I do agree that there is a drop in fuel economy and more unsprung weight (this is somewhat dependent on rim quality/design and tire) is likely more in general. I like either the CVT or conventional automatic. The maintenance for each varies, though. I was happy, too, with the DCT automatics I've had.

[@BillLaBrie]

Avoid JATCO CVT’s. Unfortunately, that’s all Nissans and good number of others.

[@whitelotus1594]

@@BillLaBrie yes

[@ccyCui]

For the second point, usually higher resell car also has higher purchase price. So if you can get a good deal on a car that has lower resell, it may work for you as well.

[@ccyCui]

Fot example Hyundai VS Toyota, toyota has much higher resell, but sometimes they sell at MSRP or above with dealer addon packages. And Hyundai usually at 7-15% off MSRP with good no addon and more features offered than Toyota. So 5 years later, the total owner cost might be similar.

[@georgepeach5430]

I buy only Toyotas. I’m looking for a new car right now, so this video was very helpful! Thank you for this! (Even though it’s in its first year of production, I’m still considering a Crown Signia!)

[@BradThePitts]

Same. Toyota - buy once, cry once! 😂

[@ksorsomeplace]

Good video! Good points and well described.

[@garyhunchak1857]

Mr. Toyota giving buying advice.

[@mrhardy7660]

Thanks for the content

[@SPDATA1]

We already have the car 🚗 we want...and its fully paid for.

[@drj6418]

Great advice.

[@natelove187]

Car Dealerships keep hiding their inventory trying to create a car shortage so they can raise prices. This is what's ruining Toyota and Lexus and other auto manufacturers

[@tomtaylor1975]

Good morning, Sir. Your presentation was very informative and made perfect sense. I'm not sure if you answer questions or not due to being a busy man. I currently own a Chevrolet 2017 Cruze Hatchback. I love the car but do uncontrolled circumstances. I'm going to trade it in on a '24 or '25 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Xse. What's your personal opinion on this particular model since you have a vast amount of knowledge on Toyotas? I haven't tested driving the car, but I absolutely love the way it looks similar to the Cruze, only 100% better with all the options and safety features. Please let me know. Thank you -T.

[@ellebvajslar1611]

never saw reviews for Outlander Mitsubishi ... what can you say about Outlander Mitsubishi? if you have review that i missed can i have the link thank you 😊

[@andrewshenton6541]

My daughter just got a Tiguan and the sales person said it wasn’t complimentary any more on a new one,i said nothing and stared,she got the keys,who the hell would buy a new car without driving it?

[@arnick2]

I would not buy an EV if I wanted to keep a car for 10 days.

[@DanH-u3f]

Buy a used Toyota and not any new short life electronic nightmare cars.

[@nwsvndr]

Haha, this guy gives good advice but NOBODY follows this advice. A car is bought to create a person's "image." If people follow his advice, nobody would buy NEW cars, or SUVs, or sports cars or pickup trucks (except businesses). We'd have small, fuel-efficient cars and minivans. . This guy doesn't follow his own advice; he has an LC500, and SC430 and a Land Cruiser. Because that's what he WANTS to drive. Then, on the margin, he considers the other factors he mentions.

[@ccyCui]

that is so true lol😂, was going to post this if not you😂

[@jeetsharma5691]

I guess driving fun is not very important to you .

[@jrd5403]

Don’t be foolish

[@ccyCui]

Yep, for some people driving is a hugh factory, and that is why i don't buy Toyotas😂

[@OliviaElvia-w2f]

Your video creation style is attractive and easy to perceive.😄 ) ⚽️'