Here's Why I Only Buy Toyotas and Lexus

[@scottykilmer]

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[@noahcampbell7835]

I've seen a problem with the forwards we're just one wheel has a lot of brake dust, and eventually the caliper hits the the desk and I both have to be replaced. Do you have any idea why this happens? It's usually the driver side front.

[@mordys6305]

Because you're a mechanic guy, not a car guy.

[@mordys6305]

100% right about Volvos. Modern Volvo FANBOYS never drive them over 100-150k!

[@Norwegianization]

I just love your content, scotty. It is because of you i just bought a toyota rav4 hybrid. i will not be disappointed.

[@mistahcuttah]

2020 Lincoln continental vs 2020 Lexus LS

[@Apegabe]

I have a 2006 Lexus GS430… I am the third owner, previous owners were father and son and babied and pampered it. Currently he is sitting at 279,000 Miles and you can’t even hear the engine running. The best engineering imo. Can’t beat that reliability!

[@alb12345672]

Hold on to that one!

[@urbannpa]

My Brother-In-Law just sold His 2007 Avalon 200,000 miles, posted it and it sold the next day. He just brought a 2020 used Lexus. A used Toyota is better then buying some new cars!.

[@alb12345672]

@@urbannpa I have an 11 Lexus GS350AWD, it is like a new car at 150k. I got it at 90K, only issue was a leaking rear strut. I installed both myself, probably could have left it.

[@OmarHudson]

"Babied and pampered it" and how did they prove that to you? Some words are just a sales pitch.

[@kamalgill3256]

Omar Hudson , if car is sitting at 276K miles and you still cant hear the engine running than they certainly babied and pampered it.

[@vesubioromo9425]

I found my 1991 Lexus LS400 big body on a used car lot with 146K miles back in 2006. It's still my daily driver at 33 years old, 500k miles, original engine and transmission, and no dents. Most years my maintenance cost was less than $500 and a lot of years were zero. This has been my most expensive year - $1400 for the timing belt, water pump, and several small oil leaks. Not having monthly payments left me with discretionary cash to start small businesses and get out of debt. I turn the key and she's ready to go. I cannot be coerced into a car note ever again.

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

Lexus is Toyota.

[@vesubioromo9425]

@@thomasjohnrobinson4658 I've owned the car for 17 years and didn't know that. Thanks. (sigh of exasperation)

[@danc2528]

Not having a monthly car payment is the best

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

Car note?

[@josephcarr6832]

Love this, I’m about to be on year twenty in my es330. Less than 500 dollars in maintenance and repairs last two years owning. 176000 miles on it so far. Absolutey loving the car so far

[@whatsyourwhycoaching6758]

Can I just say Scotty is the uncle I didn’t know I needed. I’ve learned so much from watching his videos.

[@jraybay]

Lol same

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

Yes! You can "say" or "write" the uncle comment above. No need to ask for permission next time !!

[@DominiqueLaureano]

Yes. I have also learned so much from him.

[@aaronguzman4147]

As someone who is so nervous to make a bad decision selecting a car, with little to no under the hood experience. This was super helpful. I always heard Toyota was a the go to brand but this gave me evidence to prove it and way more. 10/10 love your energy, quick off to the side info. It always felt like a good break with useful information ✅️👍 thanks again:)

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

To be honest I think Toyota,Nissan and Mitsubishi are all good,I have had 2 Mitsui's in 15 years( the second one for 7 ) cannot fault them.

[@John.redcorn420]

Toyotas are the best my 2017 Camry XSE is the best Don’t trust nissans Just google the Nissan transmission problems

[@neilr603]

It’s a great car for people who can’t afford luxury cars.

[@dubasciver3234]

I have a 2006 Corolla I bought during the pandemic. Low mileage and ultra clean. Toyota by far is the most reliable of the brands I’ve driven. Mine is super basic but it is well put together. By the way, I also had a BMW for a matter of months before I needed repairs. After I found out how much it was to repair it, I sold it. Lovely car but a waste of money.

[@WideAwakeHuman]

@@neilr603I can afford whatever I want and drive a Land Cruiser, new one is around $90k so not exactly cheap. I’ve owned probably 10 Toyota and Lexus cars over the years and I’m currently looking for a new road trip car - while I could go spend $150k on a Benz or BMW, I’ll most likely get an RC-F or GS-F for half the cost because I know I won’t have to waste time and money taking them to the shop. Toyotas/Lexus are great whether you can afford a “luxury” car or not. Although I wish the Lexus LX models had one that was a more sporty trim like a River SVR or something

[@cedricol.204]

All makes sense! Owning my 2013 Lexus ES 350 has been a maintenance dream! By far, it’s been the most efficient luxury vehicle I have owned, coming from a Infiniti M 35X, which was pretty decent as well. All in all Asian vehicles I have own, have been the least cost to maintain.

[@whocares0316]

Have owned 12 Lexuses in last 30 plus years. Never had a problem with any of them and think Lexus is the best car made today and yesterday. Driving my 2015 RX350 for last 7 years..90K miles...brakes finally wore out last week! Amazing car.

[@beverlyquintela2754]

Agree 100% with you. I am a Lexus for lifer. Lexus is top notch quality. Mine is 2012 LS 460, with not one repair, ever! Only routine maintenance. 166,500 miles, and finally going to have to do brakes (for the 1st time)

[@hastensavoir7782]

If they really didn’t break you wouldn’t have that much lol

[@brentmcmahon8188]

You have to keep one for more than 3 yrs to find out if it’s good or not and a damed Kia will be perfect for 3 yrs and there are not a car or two that might have a problem. But I can say any car made to day will be perfect for 3 years drive it for 15-20 yrs and then tell me how great it is .

[@brentmcmahon8188]

I hauled the First load of Lexus to the Toyota dealers because there not any Lexus dealer and put 10 of them on a 12 car rig and they got me for being over weight.

[@willyesco25]

That’s an average of only 2.5 years ownership for each car..

[@paulcontreras3264]

Had a 2002 Toyota 4Runner with 323K. Just purchased 2018 4Runner with 49K! I love things that keep working for a long long time.

[@kevinerickson84]

All depends on what it's s used for and how it's taken care of.

[@allenzillmer1917]

Whoa! Impressive

[@LAOTHAIASEANINFINANCETRAVEL]

My 2001 Avalon has 280,000 daily driver

[@thundergato84]

The 4Runner can run for a long time.

[@naten555]

thats when they were good vehicles. Toyota lost their way 10-15 years ago. They are still good but no where near as good as 85-2005. Surprisingly German cars really started stepping up 2010-2015 they are really good now.

[@dunhill1]

We have a 2010 Lexus RX350 we bought at CarMax in 2017 and it's been an absolute pleasure. The only issue we've had so far and this was years ago was a bad Oxygen sensor. Luckily the warranty covered it. Of course, we've gone thru new tires, wipers, a battery, and oil changes, but that's all standard wear and tear. Everything still operates just fine. AC still blows ice cold. Best car hands down we've ever owned. We will be getting another newer one down the road.

[@miketrusky476]

Opp

[@BlueCat49]

Got a 06 4-runner as my first car at 160k miles. Drove it for 10 years without issue. Got a 2023 tundra now. Dad has a 2013 4-runner and a 01 tundra. Mom has a 2011 rx350. no issues with any of them. My girlfriends 2016 jeep Cherokee is having major mechanical issues under 100k

[@BodyByRich]

Had friends and family who drove their lexus gs 1998 models all the way to 200k no major issues.. So I bought lexus es 300 hybrids... 2014 and currently 2017 models.. used them for uber/lyft work. 2014 still running at 300k miles no engine issues. Only had to replace struts and springs. 2017 is sitting at 200k miles, still on factory brakes .!!! No issues. Love these cars

[@BayhouseLoans]

My first Toyota was a 2015 Camry Hybrid XLE. It had ~170,000 miles before getting totaled in an accident last month. It was definitely the best car I have ever owned, and I’ve had six cars since 1994. Will be getting another Toyota once new car prices come back to earth

[@JohnHancock.1776]

I sell Toyota’s and unless you are looking for a Hybrid or an Electric car prices on regular Toyota’s remain at MSRP with very few exceptions, the others two mentioned before normally have a markup cost that could go from $500-$3,000 depending in the model and the region where you live. Incentives from Toyota are available through Toyota Financial Services. Be ready to wait for the car that you want because you might not to be able to find it in stock, this factor and interest rates from Toyota are currently the issues I see that are affecting the number of sells, but no really the prices of ours vehicles.

[@jasondashney]

I’m so glad to hear it was reliable. I just bought a 2014 Camry hybrid XLE The other day and I’m waiting for the dealership to clean it up for me. Used car prices right now are insane (in Canada it costs several thousand dollars more to buy a used 2022 Corolla versus a 2023 you have to wait for) so I went for something old with low kilometers. Hopefully I made the right decision.

[@adamoctavian6540]

Toyota was a good brand was now they are bad and expensie

[@josiahademiluyi4677]

@@adamoctavian6540why say that

[@n3wrx]

Still rocking my 2001 Crown Vic I paid cash for (used) in '02. One year old and 16K miles, it sold for half the new price - from a Lincoln/Merc dealership. A durable and reliable machine with zero problems for nearly 18 years in pretty demanding NE US winters. Since then we've added two Lexus models to the fleet - both totally problem-free so far. I can't think of something less luxurious than a check engine light or worrying about having to be flatbed-towed out of a busy highway because your advanced machine was engineered to make you buy a new one as soon as the lease/warranty ran out.

[@agnosticmanquestionsall2409]

I love the Crown Vic had one for over 10 years she was amazing to me. So sad the quality of cars today is terrible, car makers got greedy making cheap parts, paying for cheap labor and forcing the customer to pay for more maintenance.

[@JoeOvercoat]

They have a great look!

[@scottypmtb]

I sent my daughter to college last year in our 2002 Toyota Sienna and am sending my other daughter to college in 2 years in our 2010 Camry. Both have been rock solid with zero issues. Far better than my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Planning to dump the Jeep and get another Toyota. Best reliability I’ve ever seen.

[@rehanmarri6545]

Man that was a great decision for giving a Toyota to her.

[@Zaidi_227]

It's actually mind boggling how well made true toyotas are. It's insane how reliable they are!

[@cindymmm11]

Exactly. Reliable

[@Swaggmire215]

96 camry on the road for a reason

[@bslothed3211]

It’s because there’s nothing in them 😂 Toyotas are equipped with an super underpowered engine with the safest ecu map for the gearboxes possible with no in-depth interior

[@meurer13daniel]

@@bslothed3211 still better than modern disposible engines made of plastic

[@nolan..]

@@bslothed3211what else do you need?

[@aletaadams86]

Just had an accident in my 2010 😢Camry😮 Still gonna keep it after its repaired. I'm the original own just has 92,000 miles. Thanks for the 💁😊😅🎉

[@michaelmcdermott1877]

Love your straight talking videos. I drive a 2005 Toyota previa 2.4 petrol. Totally reliable. I'm a mechanic and so maintain my car myself. I need a car that's not going to let me down, and I don't have time to keep repairing because I'm always doing other work. I totally agree with you on the issues with these brands. I personally only ever own and drive Japanese cars.

[@peterhoma6385]

Owner of a 2021 Tacoma here V6 automatic 4x4 it’s the best vehicle/truck I have ever owned in 27years ! Planning to put 400k miles on , 43k miles on it already it’s been FLAWLESS, I love it 😍

[@walterhoward5512]

I had a BMW for about two years. It was one of the biggest financial mistakes I've made. It always seemed to need repairs and everything cost at least $1000. It was horrible. I drive a Toyota now and couldn't be happier.

[@arturopuebla4924]

What do you do for work

[@walterhoward5512]

@@arturopuebla4924 I work in logistics.

[@-gordon3817]

I can relate to what you are saying. I'm in the U.S. & just sold to Carmax (they gave $1,000s of more for the car than many other 3rd party) my 2018 BMW X5 with 44k miles. I have had the car for 2 yrs. Thankfully, I bought extended warranty when I bought the car, as last fall when I took it for regular maintenance, an oil gasket had a hole in it. In addition, they couldn't rotate the back tires because they were stuck. It would have cost me an extra $3,000 or so to fix those issues if the extended warranty didn't cover them! Amd I still had to pay $2,000 out of pocket for the other maintenance they did. After selling the X5 car, I bought from a Toyota dealership a used 2016 Toyota Highlander, which only had 87k miles & one owner. I took the car to a regular mechanic to check everything out just to be sure the car was good as the dealer said. Also, the 2nd day after driving the car, I felt like it didn't have smooth turns & felt lopsided!! Funny enough, the mechanic took it for a test drive & on windy turns. His consensus was, "the car was PERFECT & there's nothing wrong. I just need to get used to driving this kind of car." 😊 Despite the expense of a BMW, I still think the drive, style, comfor, etc. are INCREDIBLE!!!💯 Therefore, I can see why people still buy one, as there is an exhilarating feeling one gets when driving a BMW that I've not noticed in any other luxury car. Overall, I think if one can own a BMW & a Toyota that would be a good way to go to cut down on not having to too much wear, tear, & cost of the BMW. In that way, they'll also have the Toyota to drive extremely long distance that will cost very little to maintain. The moral here is: drive whatever makes you happy & comfortable financially!!

[@Flying-Fox19]

How does a Mercedes compare in terms of reliability? An X5 and Highlander are large SUVs so I don't expect exciting from either. You want and X3 or 4 and compare that to Lexus RX/NX not a Toyota.

[@cindymmm11]

Same. I used to own a Mercedes. The car was in the mechanic shop to many times. I sold it 6 years ago and bought a Lexus. No more to the mechanic shop except for oil change. What a relief.

[@edma5840]

Chevy Volt 2012 bought in 2014 new. No major maintenance or repair issues and has 121 mpg lifetime with a daily plug in charge and a short commute! Love it.

[@jimkelley8658]

"The two vehicle brands with least maintenance are Lexus and Tesla." just what I needed to hear as I own both. My 20+ yr old Lexus has run well. Time will tell how my Tesla holds up.

[@estherNMLATINA]

I agree!! I still rough my 2006 Toyota Tacoma Sport 4x4. Never had a problem under the hood. It's getting a cosmetic makeover as I write this . 😊😁

[@growingup4487]

had to throw mine away because the frame rusted again

[@estherNMLATINA]

@@growingup4487 😳

[@naten555]

@@growingup4487 same. Toyota rusty garbage I had an 2003.

[@richardmarino2732]

Back wrecking seats too....21 tacoma & it's unbearable on long drives

[@ryanching8]

@@growingup4487 just car wash in winter

[@johnhwang339]

One key thing to reduce maintenance cost is to learn how to do them yourself. With the internet and YT channels like this one, you can learn to do just about anything. The initial cost of acquiring all the necessary tools may be a wash when it comes to saving, but once you own the tools, subsequent maintenance and repair cost would be substantially less. Plus you now have the skills to do it.

[@luxurybuzz3681]

Costs time though

[@gene108]

@johnhwang339: Not everyone is mechanically inclined enough to DIY car maintenance off of KZbin videos, just like not everyone is able to code, or is comfortable doing their taxes. Everyone’s mind works differently and has unique strengths and weaknesses.

[@robertpearson8798]

Between my Wife and I we've had six different Toyotas and they've all had low maintenance costs and high reliability. Our current 2017 Tacoma did have the air conditioning crap out on us but the extended warranty covered the full cost. Despite Scotty's concerns we're about to take delivery of a 2023 Tundra because our long term experiences make us willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. We are, however, taking out the extended warranty again.

[@PeterMurrayj]

Did the extended warranty cost less than repairing the AC out of pocket?

[@pjumnuss6590]

Owned Fiat, Chevy, Volkswagen, Volvo, Ford and then bought the first RAV4 in 1996- lasted for 23 years, after that experience, been sticking with Toyotas. Recently bought a used 2012 RAV4 V6 Limited with only 100K miles & ride is smooth with nice pickup.

[@ronniehall7243]

I’ve worked on my car my whole life, I also only buy Toyota vehicles 🚗 I remember my 1st car was a 1969 ford mustang, couldn’t keep it on the road. What a waste of time and money. Thanks Scotty for the advice! Keep making great content 💪

[@newshoesbigblister]

Here in the UK I bought a used 2017 Toyota Verso when it was 5 years old with only 15k miles on it and I absolutely love it. Such a useful and reliable vehicle.

[@joshharrison1160]

One factor to consider (probably mentioned already in comments): The more expensive a car is, the lower the maintenance cost as a percentage of the price. That's probably why Lexus (a Toyota luxury car) beats Toyota...similar quality but Lexus are more expensive.

[@normalman23]

no? are you dumb? just because its more expensive dosnt mean its better

[@MrFruityDJ]

True, that s why 7% of Lexus will be still more than 20% in kia

[@AwwwThatsMintocs]

Not true. A $50k kia @ 20% maintenance is 10k over 10 years. A 100k Lexus @ 7% maintenance is 7k over 10 years.

[@zizikmz1227]

I have a 2020 Toyota Yaris that i bought in 2021 with 7K km, i am now sitting at 193 000 KM and haven't had any issues at all. I travell almost daily for my business trips.

[@abronmeagher2178]

Proud Lexus owner of the RX350!! It’s simply superb! No words can describe the beauty of this car🖤

[@theanlong7854]

My dad bought a 2001 RX300 with over 220000miles, drove it for 8years only issue he had was valve cover gasket leaking, Replace alternator and some suspension bushing. Engine runs like new.

[@dr_slim_shady]

The service cost at a BMW dealership is unreal. $204 per unit for mechanical labor and $66 per unit for body labor. It cost me $2,900 to replace a rear bumper, that's crazy...

[@Said_w_the_G]

And your insurance company knows that too! Bet your insurance premiums go down if you dump the bimmer!

[@prismspectrum1600]

​@@Said_w_the_G My BMW 535 d insurance is not bad, $867/a year, compare to Benz gle$560 and Impala $691.

[@all_iz_well6196]

​@@prismspectrum1600 wtf you paying all this prices for full coverage? 😮

[@habibullinayrat]

I could change my Honda number myself - good used ones cost around 200$ if already painted. Or around 50-60 not painted

[@tony17112acst]

I have always considered Maintenance and Repairs different. It looks like the video is equating repairs with maintenance. Maintenance has always been things like oil changes, batteries, tires, brakes, brake fluid changes, etc. ...things that are regular and expected. Repairs are unexpected for things that aren't expected to break down.

[@tacoponcho]

People generally don't care about discerning between the two, they want to know total how much they're going to be paying to be driving the car.

[@soside619]

I have an E60 n54 535i. Not only the maintenance cost spent bur but also time spent in the garage. Literally became a lifestyle change. Every other night, if not every wknd. That's just the unscheduled maintenance... Scheduled preventative/ maintenance ie., OFHG, Walnut blasting, Valverde cover gasket, oil pan gasket, etc. It's a love-hate relationship... Just bought and drove a 2020 Tacoma TRD 4X4 from Houston to Vegas. Nonstop...

[@jaykay3669]

I bought a 8 year old used BMW. Never again.

[@masterwaxer1502]

Aww what happened you dont wanna be cool and fit in anymore? dont wanna follow the trend?

[@rogerlyngeng6903]

My Mazda cars from -77 till now have never had any big problems. I really think all of them have been better than the Rav4 I now own. Still own a 626/capella from -91, still going strong,no problems on last mot like always. My rav..well time will show.

[@Vanguard1987]

I have an 11 year old Lexus GS350 F-Sport that I bought new. It still looks great, runs great, is very comfortable and looks contemporary next to much newer cars. Some day I’ll get a new Lexus but this one will stay in my family for a long, long time.

[@TKDunn-qq7kd]

I'm on my third Lexus - a 2014 ES 300h I bought used 5 years ago. This is my first hybrid, but this thing is absolutely amazing - I still average about 35 mpg (usually 40 mpg in spring/fall) and it's easily one of the best driving cars I've owned (The ES 350 gas-only version gets about 23 mpg). At 150K miles, I'm still hoping it's got a long life ahead of it... :) As an added bonus, because of the regenerative braking, I've never had to get a brake job - original pads are still on it!

[@dongjinlee9461]

are you still able to get 35mpg in cold weather? I live in Upstate NY. Nowadays, the temp goes down to 22F, and I get only 23-24 mpg with my ES300h.

[@BusterKitten]

After the horrible experience we've had with Nissan for so many years, we have become a Subaru family and are very happy with the company and their products. We now have three of them.

[@wholeNwon]

Guess you didn't have any of the head gasket failures.

[@derekp.1516]

Lesbaru

[@D41Pat]

The only good nissan product they make is their trucks. Rest are bad…

[@P21-almilany]

@@D41Patand gtr

[@bryanribey]

@@wholeNwon head gaskets on Subaru models hasn’t been a problem since the early 2000’s.

[@don-cw1yz]

Great video, Scotty. Those percentages on the cost to maintain a vehicle sure are an eye-opener. I suspect in the case of some brands it is very linked to the cost of the parts that need replacement. It is easy to get an aftermarket part for a Toyota but try getting aftermarket parts for a BMW, Mercedes, or Infiniti, especially a specialized part. I suspect the parts for many European vehicles are a lot cheaper in Europe than in North America. Dealer markups?

[@thetechlibrarian]

Some European car parts cost more. I believe It’s actually the labor, that’s why you see places in Eastern Europe or even Spain or Africa etc etc and they don’t have a major problem running them for a long time, where there is a abundance of smart people who know how to do the work but less jobs or less of a premium placed on the labor.

[@wholeNwon]

Probably true but they FAIL much more often that Toyota or Lexus. Tomorrow my Lexus will be 25 yo and it's still a joy to own and to drive. German luxury were provided for me by my company for 20 yrs and were VERY trouble-prone despite perfect maintenance. Incidentally, the service manager at the dealership drove a Toyota!!!

[@Snoop_Dugg]

Parts are made out of plastic in strange shapes. The plastic cracks easily

[@DecrepitBiden]

Strangely, in Germany, BMW & Mercedes are pretty reliable, as compared to them here in the USA.

[@michaelcrockette8694]

also, some people r leasers and r not as concerned about long term reliability.

[@smashitandbang6876]

Definitely helpful to consider the dollar amount as well. I have a 2020 Venue, for example, and I paid $15k for it. At 30%, $4k in maintenance over 10 years is pennies compared to 30% on a bimmer. Bonus points for full drivetrain coverage over that period.

[@Eddyhouse1845]

idk where you found a 2020 venue for $15k, but that car is dead in 5 years

[@smashitandbang6876]

@@Eddyhouse1845 Brand new in 2020 when they were giving cars away

[@tonyw1563]

@@smashitandbang6876That was the retail value of the car with administrative fees taxes state local federal taxes you paid $28,500

[@smashitandbang6876]

@@tonyw1563 fair point. Total cost to walk away was closer to $17k. My logic still holds tho. 30% of that is pennies compared to a 30% of a 50k+ luxury car.

[@tonyw1563]

@@smashitandbang6876 Win Win 🏆

[@lancerobinson8364]

I bought a 2018 f-150 4x4 2.7 eco new. Narrow seat aside, i love it. At 93k, I’ve changed the rear pads at 90k and trans fluid at 60k ( should really every 30k on that 10 speed). No issues. Bought my Wife a 2019 Highlander limited platinum. She loves it. That 3.5 is a solid engine.

[@wengezhu1]

I always drove Toyota for the past few decades, but I had to say that in recently years, the quality of Toyota has not been as good as the old days. The AC of my new highlander broke twice, fortunately still during the warranty period. The new Camry also gives me the feeling of not as good as the one I just replaced. Because of that, I am thinking about trying another brand. Unfortunately, not much to choose from if you want to get better quality vehicles. I guess my next vehicles will be either a Lexus or Tesla.

[@renerebbase7050]

I had a SAAB 9.3 VECTOR with a 2.0T engine. (2008 model) and it was fantastic to drive, but not cheap to maintain. Sadly I totaled it in an accident and now bought a 2008 Lexus is 250 and I'm quite happy with it.

[@barry5138]

Had a 2004 SAAB 9-3 1.9tid, absolute money pit.

[@jmf5246]

95 Saab 900. Blast to drive when it wasnt in the shop.

[@TemperTemper...]

I have a 2017 Ram 1500 and have done nothing but change the oil on a regular basis...It's been a great truck so far.

[@terry_willis]

How many miles do you have on it?

[@TemperTemper...]

@@terry_willis 76,000

[@hcox1111]

Sell it quick it's getting ready to ram you.

[@willterry156]

@@terry_willisbro stealin my name

[@skillitjohnson]

We have three 2017 Rams in our fleet. All three have had the plastic oil cooler crack around 65,000 mi. $1400 fix. No recall.

[@chrispierce2920]

I've had 4 Nissan products since 1995. I currently have a 2015 Altima and a 2017 Rouge. The only thing outside of oil changes, the only thing I've I had to do is change the battery. And I have high mileage on the Altima.

[@WDJ40_RUNAWAY]

Doesn’t matter because Scotty San only buys Toyotas.

[@hitokiri5837]

My family has had a 1992 lexus sc400 in the family for about 20 years now and that thing is still running nicely. It has around 400k+ miles on it. The only problem they've had on it was the windows. Sometimes the window regulators would fail and windows couldn't be used anymore. Super cheap to fix.

[@rulinghabs]

We have a 2016 Toyota Highlander. Plan on keeping it as long as possible. Great rig.

[@xinjinping8113]

Had a Lexus, always gave me problems, untill the transmission broke. 89k miles. Went with Toyota and started to have problems at 56k miles. I guess experiences will always vary.

[@naten555]

Toyota lost their way around 2005-2010 to now. If you are going to buy one buy a lexus and make sure it's made in Japan. For instance the landcruiser or a gx460/ prado line are still really good.

[@hcox1111]

You are inviting bad Karma, look at your thumbnail.

[@zsb707]

Ouch, Lexus and Toyota have issues as well? 😆

[@josiahademiluyi4677]

@@naten555what cars are good?

[@AllStars2525]

This is a very timely video since I'm planning to buy a new car this year.

[@MiladJP]

I drove my Fiat Panda Type 169 from 2008 from Hamburg, Germany to the front line of Ukraine. After 2500 miles I was more than in love with this small and reliable car. Will do it again in October :)

[@ssaad8]

Another factor is ease of routine maintenance/common wear and tear problems. 2017 Lexus GS 350 Fsport sedan owner and beyond the poor mileage, the car has been a joy. Higher price tag which might also bias the lower maintenance costs but most of the maintenance I do myself such as oil changes, fluid fills, brake pads and rotors changed which in sum ended up being a steal for what the car is worth. It’s worth noting that cars with often easier to work with parts and less complicating ones can be fixed up at reliable mechanics for far less than luxury car ones, let alone dealer service depts. Noticed a trend in new car buyers searching a dealer service dept’s charges for a vehicle before buying that vehicle to put maintenance costs into perspective. Glad more people are becoming educated and aware of long term car value today. Well crafted video Scotty

[@rudedude4396]

We traded in my wife’s Tahoe for a Lexus after seeing many of your videos. Had to replace the transmission in the Tahoe before 90k. Luckily it was still under warranty. Got rid of it shortly after

[@kozicki4]

You got lucky with that one under warranty. We were not as lucky.

[@hastensavoir7782]

Kilmer got to your head. Your Tahoe was supposed to be fine

[@peopleschamp3223]

first i thought you said you traded in your wife for a lexus LOL

[@rudedude4396]

@@peopleschamp3223 😂

[@outwiththem]

@@rudedude4396 "El Taho" in Spanish means "The Slit". So same with me. You traded your wife's Taho for a Lexus.. LOL.

[@markmalikowski4971]

Own a 2016 Rav4. Only thing I've had to do is replace the battery. Enough said.

[@erickgomez1798]

Those cars last forever, Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Camry share the same power train, I own a 2016 Toyota Camry with 145k miles on it and I surely could say that car runs as the day I bought brand new with 10 miles on it, I love Toyotas ❤❤

[@Lance54689]

I think your overall theory about Toyota is sound, and I have questions about maintenance cost as a percentage of sticker price. The reason the Land Cruiser looks better than a Camry is because they are very expensive to buy. Now, I can see value in comparing, say, the Camry to it competitors, Mazda 6, Accord, Malibu, etc.

[@news603redux]

Precisely - a low percentage of a high figure isn't the bargain it's made out to be, that's how people lie with figures while "telling the truth".

[@kbuzbee]

Agreed. I’d rather have seen a $ comparison than a %

[@N20Joe]

I was thinking the same thing. A rough dollar amount would be more informative IMO.

[@TerryWehr1986]

I own a 2011 Daimler A.G. W204 which was purchased in 2014. In the 12 years of it's life, I've replaced the rotors twice. I perform all scheduled maintenance myself. I've had no major issues. In three more years, I'll replace the transmission pan; and, within 7 years, I expect to replace the rear subframe which is under warranty. It is the easiest car to maintain in comparison to SAAB, AUDI, and INFINITI.

[@jukirharamjadah41]

As a mechanic I am very impressed with Toyota and Yamaha engineers, they collaborated to make a machine that is really very good and strong. Of course, their Premium brand Lexus is very reliable. In my country, Indonesia, Toyota and Daihatsu collaborate to make Low Cost Green Cars (LCGC) under the ASTRA Group. With a 3 cylinder engine and engine capacity from 1,000cc to 1,300cc, I think the engine is quite good, but they sacrificed the chassis and poor quality body materials to balance the Power Weight To Ratio. But behind it all, they help people to own their own car at a low price and of course easy to repair and cheap to maintain.

[@cory5785]

Always been a toyota family, we have bought some hondas and call them a wash....they are both amazing

[@pjsneeringer5942]

Been a Toyota guy since 05,thinking next new (10 years) MAZDA

[@BigBoss-tk6lh]

Mazda are great now they have beautiful designs and great interior i own a 15 cx5 with 145k miles have nothing but regular maintenance,,plus the quality of materials is on the high level..

[@jrighteous1984]

I Bought my 2015 GMC Sierra brand new , 9 years later and it still runs like new , no issues at all !

[@dchadd57]

Great video Scotty! I drive a 2006 Pontiac vibe w/ 220,000 miles. Wife has 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 160,000.

[@jonxiong5439]

2006 Pontiac vibe is a Toyota corolla twin= has Toyota corolla engine and transmission, etc.,

[@tedjemison2699]

I have a 01 pathfinzwith 274,000. New radiator and 2 alternators and maintenance items. That’s it

[@darrickbrisco5016]

@@jonxiong5439 yup my mom had a vibe and we found out it had Toyota motor and I said that’s why it’s still running lol

[@najeebalraie1371]

You right scotty.. This is it . Finally : TOYOTA and LEXUS are the best .

[@Nick41622]

That's strange. in Australia, Toyotas are not that good.

[@BigBoss-tk6lh]

​@nickgalea4164 in general all japanese cars are good and some are better,,what makes Toyota the best is good advertising and the availability of spare parts ,for me i had 2 Toyotas in the past and 2 mitsubishis and 1 suzuki and now a 15 mazda cx5,,i can approve that they all are same reliability and parts are available here in my country +prices are nearly the same,

[@kevinerickson84]

😂

[@najeebalraie1371]

@@BigBoss-tk6lh You right 👌👍✅

[@lettuce1305]

@@Nick41622 They are relatively reliable compared to other brands, there's a saying in Aus, if you want to go to the outback take the Land Rover, if you want to come back take the Landcruiser.

[@barshalom4249]

I've owned 3 BMWs, and I can tell you this video is spot on. All of them where high maintenance. My last one was a sporty 318is, which I spent over $8k in maintenance alone. I thought I was going to save money by buying a 4-cylinder BMW. Smh. Never again will I buy one. You heard the saying of why they call them BMW, its because the word BM stands for 'Bowel Movement!' Lol

[@Jerry-du5yt]

Break My Wallet...

[@mauisuzuki7857]

8k in maintenance?The 318 isn’t even worth 1k…do you’re homework on cars and it will pay off at the end Bmw is a very reliable car, but when you buy cheap, you get cheap

[@barshalom4249]

@@mauisuzuki7857 the worth you quoted is today's value. I never said when I had possession of the 318. I just said that was my last BMW. This was many years ago when the value was no where $1k. So yes, I did my homework.

[@cindymmm11]

Lol

[@zsb707]

I've owned my E63 LCI BMW 6 Series coupe for 13 years. It's special in the looks department, fun to drive and has never left me stranded, therefore I intend to keep it for another decade.

[@anthonykennedy5324]

Using Total Cost of Ownership (Initial Cost plus maintenance in the first decade) would be a more useful metric for comparison, rather than percentages .The order would be different. I have a Corolla, so I am not in disagreement with the overall assessment. Good to see someone forming opinions based on the evidence - assuming, of course, the veracity of the evidence.

[@shirakawanaoya]

These percentages are relative to the MSRP which won't tell the whole story, but it's useable for some.

[@jeffgrantIS350]

I absolutely agree with you on the Dodge truck issues. I've watched several of my "NASCAR friends" tear through trucks used for hauling cars from track to track. Worst working trucks ever made. In My opinion.

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

@jeffgrantlS350 - re: "In My opinion." Whose other opinion would you be citing? Or do you use that wimp phrase in daily life, too?!?

[@jeffgrantIS350]

​. Frankly.. Dodge Chrysler Mercedes Benz Are money pits for the most part. After 150K miles or most cases these vehicles need more than regular maintenance services to maintain their dependability. Longevity takes hold and most likely the repairs are very expensive.

[@smoothestofbrains]

I have a 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS. Bought it used with like 60 something k miles. Has just under 100k now. No issues. I've changed the oil regularly and gotten a transmission fluid change once just because. Hoping to keep it around until I get my hands on a Rav 4

[@terry_willis]

Scotty says they're OK until you pass 100k miles. Good luck.

[@smoothestofbrains]

@@terry_willis Fairly certain it'll be fine

[@op87867]

Amazing what car manufacturers can do in terms of reliability when they stick with the same drivetrain combo for 15+ years! It's like magic! /s

[@devouringon]

My 2016 bmw 740d was rather okay. It lasted for 8 years without any major failure. I guess i was lucky. Also, this is very informative as some people think range rover is the worst when it comes to maintenance but i guess it wasn’t THAT BAD at least.

[@ctrguy9502]

Gosh I’ve never heard a review like this that gives a % of cost-to-repair!! Very helpful @ScottyKilmer thanks!! 🤙♥️

[@jking4020]

Volvo man. I take care of my 01 volvo v70xc and it still runs and drives like the luxury car it was made to be. Like a tank!

[@digvijaykapoor4071]

if you know, are volvo's latest wagons reliable? also, are they too expensive to maintain for a person with average salary?

[@jking4020]

@@digvijaykapoor4071 I wont get one newer than a 2015. They are easy to maintain if you're a diy person. You need a good scan tool for the computer. I have a $120 anyscan tool that Scotty recommended. They're not too expensive no.

[@digvijaykapoor4071]

@@jking4020 thanks King. i am not diy person. i have little to no mechanical experience.

[@nevinkuser9892]

My favorite car I ever drove was a 2013 Volvo S60 T6. Very comfortable. I had major back pain at the time and it made driving a dream.

[@herbertcheung7595]

You are a machine, love your informative videos daily. Keep up the great work. Learning tons from you. Take care

[@nollihD]

Thanks Scotty, you're the car dad I never had. 🙏

[@ojawesh7061]

😆👍

[@Shoebutie]

This should be a yearly updated video. Great information!

[@GGaming321]

After watching Scotty videos I have finally ordered a car, lexus ux250h finally I can enjoy it, cheers Scotty.

[@Akurupcm]

The stats with BMW's now are quite different; they've stepped up over the years and are said to be the third most reliable following Lexus and tying with Mazda in ratings in the USA.

[@scottb9137]

Got an 01 RAM 1500 250k and a 2016 Ram they both been awesome to me.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

He was specifically talking about the HD Rams and the vans. The 1500 is a pretty good truck, I own a '17 and have been happy with it.

[@hcox1111]

Are you a Mopar nut or are you a lucky person?

[@REgamesplayer]

I had 7'th generation Honda and maintenance was brutal. I barely drove and it constantly broke down. Mainly due to its critical engine failure which happens to those models. No matter the brand, make sure that car you are going to buy doesn't have critical failures.

[@Abszurdista-fatalista]

I have a BMW as a 2nd car, and I baby it. During the last full 2 years, I drove it 1000 km (600 miles), and it needed repairs 4 times. Repairs 3x in the shop and once by myself to save money, because it was getting out of hand. Nope, this is gonna end. Oh boy, am I excited to pick up my Toyota soon 🤩

[@Threllsfromwowlol]

Did not know the Supra was gonna be on the list for favorable maintenance costs, great to hear!

[@freddy305m]

I’ve had 2 Camrys. The first was a 99 LE, which my parents gave to me with well over 350k miles. I held on to it for about 4 years until 2016 and got a 2014 Camry SE right after. I’d probably still be able to drive my 99 Camry now if I wasn’t a negligent/overworked college student at the time. Maintenance is easy, simple, and issues rarely popped up. Only complaint I had about my first Camry was the after market door handles not being reliable. My current Camry is fine minus having to pop the front bumper back into its right position. I’m looking into getting a new car either later this year or early next and can’t really imagine life with an unreliable car - makes it tough to stray away from Toyota

[@rajaindo]

I think SUZUKI also deserves to be mentioned as one of the most reliable car’s & cheapest to maintain not to mention how their value for money & affordability

[@ukaszstanisawowski135]

In Poland drive cheap VW -Skoda , in Romania drive cheap Renault -Dacia XD Check crash test XD

[@elrumcajs777]

A friend of mine was owed big money during the 2008 crisis and got paid with a BMW 5 series. He thought he’d drive it for a few months before selling it … well after a couple of months it was time for a regular maintenance visit to the dealership. He brought it back home and didn’t even wanna breathe near it until he sold it. Don’t remember the numbers, but it was 3 times what you paid at the time for the same things on a Toyota or VW

[@andyburnett8012]

Scotty since 1981 having been brought up with Toyotas, I've driven nothing else which gives the same level of confidence, reliability and low maintenance costs. I passed my driving test in a Toyota Starlet, bought the car from the instructor (who was my sister) then bought a Celica. Since then I've owned a further 9 celicas, three Supras, a Carina, an Avensis, a Corolla, a Lexus LS400, lexus ct, RC, and now a rx450h. My wife has just bought a Lexus ES 300H. I think Lexus / Toyota should give me a brand new car for being so loyal. However, the truth is, I've stuck with Toyota / Lexus because of the very things you've always said in all of your videos. They're the most reliable cars ever made. 😃

[@NaumaanKhan]

Scotty you are authentic in information.@👍

[@marcuspeters3894]

Scotty is the man

[@ckuz2766]

Lexus IS 250 2011 30k mi. Original owner…I rarely drive it. It’s the best reliable car I’ve ever owned, I was a Honda owner since high school and was stubborn to make the change but so glad I did! Great info!

[@DK-nc9wr]

Currently own an IS350 F sport 2017 with 80,000km. Plan to keep the car especially with the 2030 regulations up here in Canada. Have had the regular oil change consistently and changed the tires recently. Havent had a regret with the purchase unlike others i know who've had the opposite experience with the Germans

[@danielmorgadez684]

What I learned. Don't buy US made cars, buy Japanese.

[@beamlight6299]

I just bought a 2018 IS300 V6 AWD and it rides like a dream😎

[@aaronrossi6544]

A great video. Also a super helpful important one as well. Thank you. Any chance you could break down the costs of GMC, Chevy and Ford’s HD trucks as well? Or tell us where to find the data?

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

Does Scotty have to do ... Everything ?!?

[@jakebari5867]

He is 100% right on about Ram we have owned ours for 10 years and have spent exactly what he said. 180,000 miles and major problems especially emissions and transmission issues

[@naveedkhan8023]

I have 2012 Honda Accord LX. I purchased this car brand new. I have not had any issue. Only oil change and tire replacement.

[@beamboy420]

HYUNDAI-- Scotty!! Thank you and kudos for bringing attention to Hyundai ! I was locked in on CRV but got Santa Fe cause of the features and the room. But holly Molly the cost of service is killing me. It’s almost 500 to 700 CAD every 6000 kms here in Canada .. even luxury cars don’t need this kind of maintenance. The problem is many KZbinrs are in the Hyundai cult.. not sure if they receive kick backs for talking great about Hyundai.. not a single KZbinr ever talks about this stuff .. They also get multiple recalls in some really serious ones .. Also dread when my warranty is over .. so far radar cruise control , back up camera sunroof rails have been replaced under warranty. Going to cost a lot when they fail again. If you read this, no matter how much “Value” you get out of Hyundai .. DO NOT BUY THEM ! Good on Scotty for bringing stuff like this.

[@KimA67.]

Thank you ... I am doing test run on cars this weekend. Set on a Toyota but was going to look at Santa Fe ... I'll just stick to a Toyota. 🦋

[@bryanribey]

It’s so sad too because the new Hyundais are beautiful especially the Elantra N.

[@beamboy420]

@@KimA67. Toyota won’t have fancy features but if you are into keeping cars for long, nothing else comes close. Hyundai will seem better value and cheaper now but trust me , long run Toyota is the best value you get. Won’t regret getting a toyota instead of Hyundai

[@KimA67.]

@@beamboy420 ...? Someone else had mentioned to stay away from CVT? yr thoughts ...🙏

[@KimA67.]

@@beamboy420 I'm considering the Rav4. Hybrid or gas / premium .. any thoughts appreciated.

[@masterloot]

contrary to this I had classic 1988 bmw 325i, inline 6. I only changed oil. it was absolute beast. So much HP and torque I could make its nose lift up. It felt like a motorboat when you rev up and nose goes up. eventually it succumbed to overheating and I sold it. Few maintenance stuff electric buttons for windows were 75$ each, window motor 250$ lol. I found out accidentally the dealership was selling me part cost 15$, sold to me for 79$. That's why maintenance cost is so high, blame dealerships profit margin for parts.

[@michaelterrace8692]

My RAM has great power and has been awesome in the snow. It’s 10 years old and has lost most parts under the truck to rust starting at 30k miles. Only has 89k now. I’m trading it in for a Tundra with TRD suspension and the Boss half-ton V-plow (I do 3 driveways and a small lot). Thanks Scotty for the data. I wish I had seen this in 2013!

[@bradlydodd470]

Scotty, you are a national treasure. Thank you for your all your information and what you do.!!!

[@WDJ40_RUNAWAY]

A national treasure, supporting the workers of the American automobile industry.

[@hastensavoir7782]

@@WDJ40_RUNAWAY lol. He’s destroying them. CAr manufacturers should be coming after this guy

[@markitzero7408]

1996 Dodge Ram NEVER had a single part break until this Spring, the Alternator finally died. Been in family since it was new and only replaced the AC belt, oil and filters.

[@perryallan3524]

I'm 66 and grew up maintaining my parents car and all of mine. Now I no longer do that much car work. My current car is a 2009 Hyundai Sonata (purchased new - which is the 1st new car I ever bought). I changed to Mobil 1 oil at about 5000 miles, change it and the oil/air filter frequently. Currently have over 300,000 miles on it. Brakes, Tires, Windshield wiper blades are routine and I cannot tell you how often. I have changed plugs once, and 2 coil packs at the same time. I changed the struts/suspension both front and back at about 175,000 miles (went with Monroe). I believe that the tie rod ends have also been replaced. Had the transmission flushed by a good local transmission shop that uses lots of oil to really be sure its flushed clean (they did an engine change and transmission rebuild on a full size van I used to have some years ago). All the previous listed work by several different shops I use (my oil change & brake shop does not do transmissions and wheel alignments, etc). I changed door seals once as they started to leak and make noise (I did that work myself). I had to replace the center counsel between the driver and front passenger because the latch broke (I did that work myself). Overall very satisfied. I consider it a low cost car and it has a key feature: The trunk holds a full service spare. I won't buy a vehicle that does not hold a full service spare because virtually all my tire problems in life (blowouts, flats, cut sidewalls, nails, and a severely damaged rim in Chicago) have been 100+ miles away from home and when I was on a schedule and often when tire and repair shops are closed (as if the tire shops would even have matching tires as I tend to run premium tires). The only unusual thing that happened with this car was a tire problem: It started to de-laminate on me while in vacation 1000+ miles away last summer and we were driving home, and due home the end of the next day. The tire shop I pulled into had $$$$ signs in their eye's as they were hoping to sell me a new set of tires. They were very very surprised when I told them I had a matching full service spare in the trunk (especially that it really was matching). Cost me $22 for them to change and check the balance on the spare and my wife and I were on our way. About $200 for a new spare tire when I got home. I no longer drive as much as I used to due to some health issues - and I see this car going for many more years.

[@dretech]

Scotty, with all due respect - Toyota is so reliable that many of their dealerships are scamming customers with their service and knowing people love Toyotas, their mark ups are now $9K. I, however, feel very disgusted with Toyota's service antics such as timing chain cover oil leak while it's just a sip. I used to buy Toyotas but my last 5 car purchases were Hyundai, Kias and Teslas - they have been fantastics much better than my Toyotas.

[@Sharpidiot]

Buy whatever car you want and pay to maintain it. You only get one life

[@bryanribey]

Some people don’t really care about cars and just want one that will last though. And many people can’t afford to have theirs break more than once every 5 years.