How does a Toyota Hold Up After 400,000 Miles? a Full Inspection to Find Out

[@justbehandy]

Just hit 200,000 Miles in our 2005 Highlander, so the whole family went on a road trip to celebrate. It has taken our family through a lot and we still love it.

[@jml9550]

Took a 1200 miles trip on our 08 Lexus RX350 with 155K miles in her. Ran flawlessly the whole trip.

[@jml9550]

@@efil4kizum wow. That’s what I call a road trip. They sure don’t build them like that anymore, simplicity. Hopefully I will have a chance to do a trip like this when I retire in 10 years at 60, with my 2017 Lexus ES350, which just hit 36K miles. :)

[@jml9550]

@@efil4kizum would love to and I doubt it would reach 300K miles in 10 years since my wife is a stay at home mom/wife. Anyway the RX is going to my teenage son in about 6-9 months when he gets his DL, then my daughter in a next couple of years. We are looking to buy another Lexus SUV hybrid soon. We are Toyota/Lexus family and would not buy other brands.

[@markf8256]

We have a 2013 Limited with 145,000. Only a couple minor issues over the years. My wife treats it like a truck especially the past couple of years. I take it to get a detailed cleaning for her about twice a year, not that I don’t wash it in between detailing.

[@bondgabebond4907]

Wait till you have to get the water pump and timing belt changed. You will cry. My friend had to get his Highlander worked on, just like the one in the video. The mechanics had to take the side of the car apart, like off, removed just to get to the engine. This is why engine layouts like the Highlander are terrible. There is absolutely no room to do a simple job. It cost him well over $2,000 for a simple job.

[@tacocin]

The world needs more honest mechanics like you!

[@luiscardozo0000]

is not a honest mechanic he is just a part replacer .hes going to make you loose lots of money believe me

[@samohtsolacad229]

I try to avoid those shops with no front bay or work areas with no windows to see what they are (actually) removing, adding, cleaning, etc..

[@patrickboyd3364]

I have one here in Pittsburgh PA

[@patrickboyd3364]

@@luiscardozo0000 Spoken like a true new car salesman.

[@gregsalazar8106]

@@luiscardozo0000 Most of the job of a good mechanic is proper diagnosis. As long as the correct parts are replaced (and only what is needed) a mechanic like AMD is very hard to find.

[@JeffPerry-m3s]

My 2004 Highlander has 452,000 miles. No transmission work, only engine work was replacing fuel injectors. We were confident enough with it to send our daughter off to college in it this fall. Keep up the good work, Car Care Nut! Love your videos.

[@SyloPlays]

NO WAYY!!! THAT'S AWESOME!

[@richardhaen]

Very good , I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander bought it in 2007 had 23000 miles and now I have 432000 miles still runs and going good.

[@johnnyboyO311]

Just hit 400K miles on our 2002 4Runner! And we’re still going places. As always thanks for the videos Car Care Nut Channel!

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

That's about $75,000 just in fuel.

[@franciscomalespin2276]

Congratulations! 4Runners are amazing cars! You can certainly go past the 500k. I had a Hyundai sonata that barely consumed gas in comparison to the 4Runner, and I take the gas expense any day over the nightmares I had with that Hyundai and it’s electronic problems.

[@matikalt1243]

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia thanks you for your business

[@johnnyboyO311]

@@PianoBlackTrimRep. Worth every penny!

[@johnnyboyO311]

@@matikalt1243 that’s right! And we could not have done it without the empire of Japan. A great world team effort to bring my family happiness!👍

[@theamerican7080]

Last year, I picked up an '02 Highlander with 176K that was infested with mice and considered a total loss. The mice only went after the sound insulation, and miraculously didn't cause any other damage. In 11 days, I took the whole thing apart, cleaned everything and put it all back together, and now I have an almost 'new' 2002 Toyota Highlander for $1400...and a lot of sweat.

[@YoungAmzn]

How’s it run?

[@A1Bokeh]

How is it now

[@RamBo-uu9so]

We bought an 06 Highlander AWD limited with 16k it now has 334k. Original engine and tranny. It's a daily driver. I do all the work on it. Replaced a few wheel bearings, a diff seal. Replace the fluids on time and keep the brakes working properly. Check tire pressure weekly. We live in salt road heaven. The closest car wash is 30 miles away. So, I hooked up the hot water to the outside water hose, works great. Also, replaced alt.

[@stevenordstedt2535]

So I guess you’ll Never buy an American piece of crap car? Lol

[@disgracebook5708]

I too do most of my own maintenance, checking for seal leaks, cracked/torn rubber boots, fluid conditions, & damage. I have issues addresses quickly.

[@oldrrocr]

So how is it that Toyota can make bullet proof cars and GM and Ford and most others CANNOT? SMH

[@sonicmoj1]

Do you apply oil undercoating no-drip on your vehicle to keep it rust free on a yearly basis?

[@RamBo-uu9so]

@@sonicmoj1 no, I hooked our hot water/cold to the outside hose to keep the salt to a minimum. We live near lake Superior.Also, the nearest car wash is 30 miles away, if it's in working condition.

[@srtcat3744]

I have a 2004 Scion xB with just shy of 550,000 miles, and it still runs smooth as can be. It’s been through a couple of alternators,batteries and starters. It’s now asking for the first head gasket but it still runs good around town. I replaced the original transmission at 430,000 miles with a $300 replacement I found used with 90k miles. These Toyotas truly run forever, and that’s with me changing the oil every 10k miles. Fully synthetic mobile one oil of course.

[@aross924]

😮

[@faikerdogan2802]

Dam

[@taemac10]

That's freaking impressive 😱

[@danieljohnson4418]

A great testament to the virtues of routine maintenance. I own a 2010 Toyota Prius with 171,000 miles. With the exception of replacing the intake manifold and EGR valve, it has required only basic maintenance.

[@benjurqunov]

Same thing here. My '65 Landcruiser is over 400k, the '82 Landcruiser is 320k. I've not babied them, but not beat on them either. They simply get used as intended.

[@casualcadaver]

Is it original hybrid battery? If not when did you replace it ?

[@jamesmaddox7567]

What about brakes, exhaust etc?

[@danieljohnson4418]

@@casualcadaver: It has the original hybrid battery. I still consistently average 45+ mpg, even in the Arizona heat.

[@danieljohnson4418]

@@jamesmaddox7567: All original.

[@nebojsa1976]

I have 2002 Highlander and just hit 866,000 miles. Never had one problem. Only oil changes. Original engine, transmission, differential, cooling system, everything.

[@madebydade305ify]

No way

[@johnrotten968]

No timing belt?

[@Happy69694]

You make a review on it for youtube I want to see it:) but I do belive it

[@nebojsa1976]

@@Happy69694 No no, don't believe it, it's a lie. Dude who made original comment is lying. Shame on him.

[@theDrzhivargo]

😂

[@marqgunderson1168]

It still amazes me that we on the west coast have so little that really ages cars out like the rest of the country. No salt on the roads to rust out the body. Not near as much heat to oxidize and ruin paint, and crack the dash pad to crumbling bits. Still driving a '92 Acura, '86 Toyota, and '01 Dodge. If I looked under a car and saw what I see under this Highlander, I'd probably be freaking out. But it just proves CCN's point, that if you take care of your car, it will take care of you. And don't let minor maintenance problems get out of hand. Really enjoying the channel. Thank you.

[@rightlanehog3151]

In the Salt Belt, rustproofing our vehicles is as essential as doing the preventative maintenance on mechanical components.

[@charlieortlip6108]

My 2001 Toyota Tacoma has 518,000 miles with no work done on engine block or transmission. Change oil and filter every 4000 miles and don’t make jack rabbit starts and stops and almost any Toyota should last for at least 300,000. The care nut guy really seems honest and knows his stuff. No click bait in titles, rare today! Keep up the good work.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Which engine and transmission do you have?

[@charlieortlip6108]

@@rightlanehog3151 3.4 liter V6 with manual transmission.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@charlieortlip6108 We have a 2010 Tacoma (4.0 V6 Auto) and a base 2005 Vibe (5 speed manual) from the same factory. I hope they last just as long.

[@em8819]

Nice. Im maintaining a friend 2001 Highlander (22 y/o) when they got the car their son is 4 years old and now their son is a practicing Engineer and still driving it. Rebuilt the transmission once and still running as it suppose to be at near 300K miles. Just worked on basic maintenance from fluids, brakes, suspensions and tune ups. Very dilligent on oil changes. Not burning oil so far.👍

[@donaldlee6760]

Awesome! I have a 2006 Highlander Hybrid with only 190k miles. Hybrid battery still works fine. It will be my kid's car when they go to college.

[@pirihern9329]

I have a srs and abs lite on my 95 Honda odyssey ex, but still runs great

[@nobodyimportant7804]

Anything over $1000 in repairs on old cars is just burning money. If you had to rebuild the transmission already you can't really call it a 300k-mile car.

[@tedwu9354]

Yeah, you can go over a million miles if you keep rebuilding and maintaining your car.

[@RadTwin]

@@nobodyimportant7804 if you said engine I would agree with you

[@lpg12338]

Outstanding, I love to watch videos about the Highlander, since I have a 2008 with well over 200K miles on it. 👍

[@vincentlallo6543]

you are proof that a skilled honest mechanic can make a good living

[@86753094agt]

I bought a new 2001 Toyota Highlander limited all wheel drive, and I’ve owned it now for 22 years and it still runs great. It’s garage kept and only has 97,000 original miles on it.

[@dyllman98]

My brother bought a brand new camry back in 2011, SE I believe. Sold it at 356,000 miles. It went through one transmission, alternator, valve cover gasket and power steering hose. Car ran and drove great. It still amazes me how good these toyota's are built.

[@666dynomax]

Did he change fluid in that transmission? They're known to be pretty solid.

[@dannymartinez8522]

​@666dynomax probably not however fwd transmissions are not as strong as rwd ones

[@dyllman98]

@@666dynomax nope he didn’t. He doesn’t like to take my advice

[@johnnyboy5142]

I purchased a 2003 Highlander new and kept it 8 years and then gave it to my son. He still has it as a 2nd car with over 200K miles and no major problems ever. We changed the oil every 5K but never messed with the transmission fluid. It was built in Japan and the fit and finish were flawless. Best car I ever owned!

[@GraV21]

I just sold my 2003 Highlander in the same exact color with 122k original miles on the engine & body. Nothing major done. Still looks brand new. I purchased it about 5-6 years ago for 80k miles on it. I put a little over 40k on it the time I owned it. I just sold it for $1000 more than what I bought it for. I had over 100 people message me after I listed it for sale within 1 hour of listing it. Sold to the first person who came and looked at it and they didn’t haggle me. These are great cars that will last a long time. The only reason I sold it is because I needed a truck. Bought a 23 Tacoma TRD off road.

[@jacobparamus1229]

How much you buy it for

[@GraV21]

@ Are you talking about my new Tacoma, or my Highlander? The Highlander was, I think, like 6,000 back in 2018 I bought it with only 80k miles on it. Ended up selling it for 7,300

[@jacobparamus1229]

@@GraV21 good buy for 15year old yoda. And even better sale!

[@huyly605]

My 2009 Toyota Camry LE is approaching 800k in mileage. Daily driver from Dallas Texas to Long Beach CA on average of 2 times a month.

[@Nwwoods]

Wow.. my 2012 has 235.. and no issues .. hope my lasts as long… what have you done to your to make it last.?🍻

[@ahmedjasim147]

I love Toyota

[@donaldvonlintig8445]

I think I have that one beat. My 2003 Highlander V6 4WD, that I bought new, just turned 395,000 hard miles. But it runs perfect, everything still works, and I drive it almost every day. I have done all the maintenance and minor repairs myself. It's the best vehicle I ever owned, and I've had every make of vehicles , over the years, and nothing compares to Toyota, for reliability and longevity. That's why I bought a 2016 Sequoia new, and plan on keeping it forever ! That's why I always say... " I wonder how many Chevys, Dodges and Fords it would take , to equal one Toyota"??? "The world may never know"

[@arth.4196]

I love the shop floor, clean, professional and kept up

[@monte129]

01 tacoma, 2.4l, 250,000 miles..basic maintenance and a couple of front end parts. Excellent reliability. Only buy toyota since 1986.

[@jaya.0069]

My 2011 Taco just turned 200,000 miles, just broken in good. No repairs except basic required maintenance!

[@deirdre108]

I had a Matrix with the 2.4L and was always hearing about oil consumption issues with that engine. I never had those problems. How about you?

[@pooopanda9677]

The 1st gen highlander looks very similar to the 2nd gen forester. I'd take reliability over turbo any day. If you can find one with low miles it'll last you a long time. It's also bigger than most suv l see on the road for less cost too. The windows are a big plus for visibility. Thanks for showing how a high mileage vehicle is like.

[@OneBitGaming]

My 06 highlander v6 is currently at 212,000 miles. I am the 3rd owner and Ive only had to do only a few repairs with the biggest repair being the alternator pulley at around $140. All other repairs were only $30 or $60. Truely an impressive car.

[@deadpoet415]

I have the exact car. Although I only have about 120k. I had to change my struts too. But cars are made of metal and rubber. These things happen. This car is pretty impressive for almost 400k. I will be focusing on those current issues that this car has as a reminder on what to focus on my own Highlander. Great video! Thanks!

[@kazuguy]

I got an 03 limited with 129k miles on it and it's been great

[@j_freed]

Yeah this can also depend how good the roads are where you live. Mileage doesn't tell much.

[@joshualaberge1244]

Just hit 300,000 km in my family's old 2005 Highlander. All the scratches and dents are still there, each a reminder of a fun family camping trip or other cherished memory. I'm doing an ATF + filter change on her this weekend, along with some regular maintenance and TLC. Taking her up near the interior of BC this coming May for a fishing trip with some buddies. Absolutely love these vehicles!

[@crimesguy]

Based on recommendations from you and the Car Wizard, last month I bought a 2007 Highlander with the V6, AWD, 134k miles, and the same color as this example one for $6500. I'm the third owner, but the second owner was a younger guy who upgraded to a new 4Runner and put an aftermarket backup camera and an Apple Carplay head unit with SiriusXM on it and drove it around for a year as a daily, and the first owner had very good maintenance records online. It's great to see a well-loved example with three times the mileage holding up so well, because I love this SUV! The only thing I plan on doing to it soon is deleting the wavy front antennae, $20 part to do it from Amazon. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@geofffikar3417]

I am not surprised at that quality. I had one for 10 years and only 200,000 miles, never stranded me.

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, Your shop is becoming a magnet for high mileage Toyotas. When will we see one of those Million Mile Tundras or Tacomas in your garage? 😉 Speaking of high mileage, you never know when your Salt Belt car is going to last 400,000 miles or more so you may as well rustproof it. 😁

[@htpcuser6980]

There's no such thing as 'rustproof' in Chicagoland :D

[@kirkwilson5900]

My 2004 tundra is almost 400k. And running perfectly. I also have an 04 Pilot almost 400k too but the trans is just starting to slip...love my Japanese cars

[@davecrupel2817]

I would looove to see AMD check out a million mile vehicle!

[@slava_trushkin]

Beautiful car, big usable windows with excellent view, comfortable seats. I wish I could say the same about modern Highlander.

[@barry5138]

It's called progress...... 😆

[@subaruamazon]

was thinking about getting an 08. your thoughts?

[@patrickxxxxdrirr7f3rr90]

My 2020 is terrible. It’s barely usable. Wish I had got a 08. Lol

[@BaldadonisMike2021]

319200 miles on my 2007 fj cruiser 6 speed! love it..second owner

[@brianchisnell1548]

I took your advice and did a 100k service on my '03 AWD V6 Highlander. 47,000 mi. I requested all parts from the dealer. Was amazed at the condition of timing and drive belts. Mechanic told me plugs came out easily. They looked great too! Being 20 years old, I was worried about time, not miles. Diff, t-case, trans, engine oil, water pump, coolant and brake fluid all changed. Just took it on a 1,200 mile trip and mentally feels like new, to match it's mint overall condition. It was my Mother's and I inherited it. Always garaged. I find myself driving it more than my '17 Taco TRD 4wd. Love Toyotas! Thank you again Amd for your advice!

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, Let's all say hello to Matthew and welcome him to the channel.👏👏

[@stevensheegog3942]

I been blessed to had owned a 2007 Avalon which was 2 miles short of 432,000 miles when I was rear ended and the car was totaled. No problems with the original power train. Take car of your Toyota and it will take care of you! I just bought a used 2018 Avalon and I love it.

[@rightlanehog3151]

How do you find the comfort level of the 2018 compared to the 2007?

[@ryanxsalt]

I am impressed with my work car, Toyota Camry 1997 2.2L. Bought it for $1000 with 130,000 Miles, it's now at 342,000 miles. Still holding strong, my car may retire with me.

[@ErnestoPerez-ry3vz]

I have a 2007 Toyota tundra well maintained no problems still running like a champ with 600k miles. Waiting for it to break down but it’s been treating me good.

[@accey1]

Above being a mechanic, you're honest and a good man. From Nigeria

[@truegrizzlesfan2292]

How do you know he's a good man?

[@accey1]

@@truegrizzlesfan2292 he's patient, listen, trustworthy, shares knowledge, has integrity, e.t.c. Most mechanics will never pay attention to your car issues, talk more of getting the root of the problem, always fast in throwing new parts and squashing you of your hard earned money. It takes a lot to be good.

[@brandonorie5484]

Just stumbled across this channel, my dad taught me everything I know about cars it’s crazy some things never change even with advances in technology. My 99 Avalon now has 315,000 running like a charm

[@ECF6707]

225,000 in my 02 Highlander. Fantastic machine! This was a very interesting video!

[@jaymclure4482]

I'm glad I found your videos. I'm shopping for a used Highlander right now. I like the way you break down the repairs to what it needs immediately, what it will need soon and what it will need further down the road. Don't wanna do a major job to fix a small leak when the car might die from something else.

[@ericfalig9264]

Thank you for sharing your God given gifts to so many of us that know little to nothing about cars. I’m learning a lot. Love your honesty and integrity as well. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@AllenM.-oq5ps]

310,000 miles on my '02 Highlander, V6 FWD - bought new. New England car, driven daily and still going strong!

[@LuizStocklerHenrique]

On part II of the video we will take a look on the outside, inside and underneath a person who drove a Highlander for 400 thousand miles and is still looking forward for more. That, my friends, is truly impressive.

[@microcolonel]

Underneath we find the brass balls, no corrosion even in Illinois!

[@JJGray21]

I have a 2005 Highlander with 200,000 miles on it. I absolutely love that car. I’ve replaced things here and there, but I’ve never had any major issue with the engine.

[@mackakiwinz4353]

I reckon one day you will have more subscribers than Scotty ! Great channel and love your experience and clean workshop thank you .

[@richardsheil5289]

No comparison, Scotty is a bullshitter and sensationalist.

[@tomctutor]

Scotty =🙆‍♂🤚Wife's Lexus this, wife's lexus that .. 🖐but a great mechanic.

[@richardsheil5289]

@@tomctutor not a great mechanic

[@tomctutor]

@@richardsheil5289 Mechanic for over 50 years and 5 Million subs, i'd say most would disagree with your opinion.

[@raulgutierrezconstante8119]

Ahmed is much more moderate than Scotty, Scotty likes to tell you when he considers the car/make/brand is in his opinion a piece of junk. Just don't dare to say anything bad about his 1350 BC Celica ....

[@irvdimont739]

Original owner of 2004 Hilander Liminited AWD. Live in Central Calif. never saw snow and little rain Only 91k miles, but almost all around town driving. Never any accident. No rust at all. Had Timing belt done about 6 yrs ago. Rear struts, spark plugs and valve cover gaskets about 2 yrs ago. Faithful oil changes, filters and trans service. A few brake services and batteries. ,

[@markfrancis5751]

Why did you change the timing belt/chain? normally not required on these Toyotas?

[@irvdimont739]

@@markfrancis5751 this 3.3l has a timing belt. Did it when the vehicle was about 12 yrs old. I believe there is a time, as well as mileage schedule for it.

[@irvdimont739]

Looked it up. 90K miles or 108 months.

[@graydonblair3928]

Love these high mileage videos! Keep.em.coming!

[@kaafromoz]

As always mate this shows the world very well the reliability of Toyota's in general, 400,000 miles that is impressive as to what it requires right now to keep ticking over the miles so Ty for showing us. I am a proud owner of my 2009 Toyota Aurion Presara (built here in Australia) and yes she has only travelled 133,000 Klms but in the almost 14 years of ownership I shower our "Faye" (as she is called) with love and devotion and in return she has been a pure joy to own and drive every time. Ty Sir as always your honesty and devotion always is a pleasure to witness. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖

[@deirdre108]

I have a 2006 Lexus RX 400H with the 3.3L so I'm happy to see this Highlander with the same engine with almost 400,000 miles!

[@danielnewton2821]

Great video bud. I’ve just bought an 05 model same as this. It has 300 000kms on it. 186 000 miles. We bought it cheap off my boss. We can’t believe what a great car these are. Comfortable economical really nice to drive. Awesome car. I can see why this guy has kept his so long. Looking forward to seeing the work you do on it 👍

[@cazamerelong-bailey4102]

Just hit 300,000 on my 07 Toyota Avalon Limited today. It runs so strong. The only things I've replaced so far are the radiator, alternator, and power steering lines. Transmission and Engine are so smooth it's unbelievable. And it's an Arizona car and has zero rust

[@dogsense3773]

Living on the west coast, I have to give you guys credit in the rust belt having to deal with rust!

[@riceburner4747]

Thanks, rust belt makes our jobs alot harder too.

[@TheHamburgler123]

So many good cars have died young in the Midwest and Northeast due to rust.

[@kekilcalderon2280]

Original owner of 2004 Highlander base, 4 Cylinder, made in Japan with 205K miles. Good gas mileage, engine is very responsive uphill. I used it as a daily work commute and leisure road trips. No major engine issues, just regular oil change. I hardly drive it now as I work from home. I’m thinking to dispose it, but this video changed my mind. I’m going to keep it until it stops running.

[@coalbuster]

I remember when I first started driving in the seventies if you registered a car with over a hundred thousand miles it would say "beyond mechanical limits" on the registration. It all changed when Japanese cars started to hit the market.

[@emeyer6963]

Million mile odometers

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

Shit!! All those fwd cars back then had CV joints popping like a mofo and timing belts would break and Japanese cars would rust out worse than old mopars. Best Japanese powered car we ever had was a 92 Geo prism. Toyota motor GM body, it didn't rust out.

[@coston1986]

Something about someone taking care of a vehicle for this long and this many miles is so admirable! My 2008 Honda CRV has 173k and my 2010 Lexus RX350 has 115k miles and I hope to keep them running for as long as I can!

[@harrisoakley711]

I am still driving my 2003 TOYOTA Highlander 4 cylinder with 300,000 miles in Texas. No rust, original engine and transmission and no burning oil. Just replaced the alternator. regular oil change (synthetic) brake and regular maintenance. My wife tries to come up with some random reasons to force me change the car. I told her "I will change the car when it break down". lol.

[@johnlaxamana9685]

I intend to buy one at 150,000 miles

[@freddy6062]

I have a 2007 4Runner V8 with 420,100 miles. Never had a problem. Just regular maintenance. Amazing!

[@genatamcg]

2004 highlander here just passed 300000 miles, engine and transmission are still strong. Looking to keep it until i can. Thanks for the video

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

👍✅👍

[@ND-kl8lo]

Thumbs up bro, you always have great videos. I have a 2012 Toyota Highlander V6 4wd bought used at 175k miles from someone who took good care of it. Since I bought it used, 300k would be worthy goal for me. But 400k would be astounding. I DIY a lot, and have already gone through it. New Bilstein suspension, 1.5 lift kit, larger tires, wheel spacers, skid plate, control arms, trans service, diff and transfer case service, brake fluid, spark plugs. I love how you can make Toyotas last. Its become the Baby Landcruiser.

[@gregsepicadventures]

Absolutely love your videos. I'm not by any stretch a mechanic but this marketing guy almost wishes I had taken that as a career path watching how much you clearly love your job. You make everything so understandable. Wish I was closer so I could bring in my 1996 Avalon with 190,000 miles on it, but I'm sure you're booked solid. Keep up the great work... very much appreciated!

[@soyeux27]

You're passionate and you know you're craft. That's exactly why you are such a good teacher. Thank you !

[@gregorylecompte7947]

Good to see you have more help. I’m sure he must be good for you to add him to your company. See you soon.

[@THEH2OMAN]

My 'Wonder Bread Years' were spent in and around Indianapolis Indiana during the late 70's, and the Cancer known as rust claimed many a vehicle back then. The underside of that Highlander is not terrible considering how and where it is used & abused... all things considered, I would put a couple thousand in it to keep it going down the road safely and reliably for another 100,000 miles or so. That beats spending a lot more money on a replacement used vehicle where you really don't know it's history. Keep us updated as the repairs occur.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I agree. Thank goodness that today we have numerous rustproofing products compared to the 1970s.

[@chrisgreene9745]

You have a slight accent, If you are an immigrant, Thank you for your knowledge and incredible work ethic. Wish you were close. Thank you for choosing the USA...we needed you.

[@rightlanehog3151]

He is from Iraq but his Chicagoese gets more fluent with each passing day.

[@YellowRoseDrones]

I just bought a 2023 Highlander Hybrid bronze Edition. I followed your advice to get an oil change before I hit 1,000 miles. I've only owned it since January 6th & I've already got 8100 mi on it. By following your advice, I've planned to get 300k or 400k miles out of this thing easily.

[@IRLSuperb]

Damn that’s a lot miles. And I was a complaining about reaching 17k miles in 8months. 😅 I did my first Oil change at 5k and the other at 15k (only because the 5k was so clean that it looked like Apple juice and on new hybrids, the intervals are 10k)

[@YellowRoseDrones]

@@IRLSuperb I'm taking the advice of the Car Care Nut & doing oil changes every 5K. The service advisor at the dealer think I'm crazy, but they're willing to take my money. I got five free oil changes with the vehicle, but she said that was only every 10K

[@em8819]

Take care of your 5k miles oil changes and let them do the every 10K miles theyre claiming. At least you still gonna get your 5 free oil changes from them.

[@ColonelFusion]

@@IRLSuperb AMD/The Car Care Nut tells us time and time again DO NOT DO 10k Mile Oil Changes! 5K mile oil changes no matter what!

[@YellowRoseDrones]

@@em8819 that is exactly what I am doing.

[@HermannTheGreat]

Thanks for being an honest mechanic.

[@hswami74]

Last week, I had a health check on my Toyota Corolla E120 - year 2005 and 105K miles. The only issue is leaking cv inner boots on both sides otherwise its all green health. Taking it for inner cv boots repair and manual gearbox oil change next week at Toyota dealer. It's my first Toyota and confirms the amazing durability of Toyota vehicles!

[@TheHamburgler123]

Welcome to the club! If you've ever had an inclination to do some maintenance yourself, changing fluids are very easy to do on a Corolla. You don't even need a jack since you use simple ramps. Also, I'd ask some friends/family for a recommendation for an honest, reputable mechanic in your area. Not all dealerships are bad (although they've earned the nickname "stealerships" for a reason in many cases) but you'll definitely be paying top dollar.

[@deirdre108]

Do the differential oil too while it's in the air.

[@nqobilemahlaba2230]

I hit 685000km (about 420000 miles) on my Toyota conquest 1996 model. I recently drove from jhb to Durban a month ago which is about 600km (about 380 miles) down and another 600km back. Smooth, smooth, smooth!

[@rickboucher6061]

Made me get my maintenance book out to see what’s due! (My Tundra is due for her 6-month oil change and wife’s Prius is coming up soon.)

[@4GSR]

A little late commenting, we have a 2010 highlander that has over 188,000 miles on it. My son just replaced the front and rear struts and wow! What a difference that made in the ride and handling. We do our own vehicle repairs too. We are a four-car family with two Tacoma pu trucks, a Highlander and the latest a 2020 4-Runner. Tried a 2017 GMC traded it in on a Rave4 that got totaled two months after buying! We'll never go back to any other brand! As always thanks for sharing, we watched all your videos! Ken from South Texas.

[@zzanatos2001]

I started out with a 1992 Toyota D-100 pickup truck then upgraded to a new 4Runner in 2004 which I am still driving every day. I just bought my son a 2019 Rav4 XLE Hybrid, and now my wife wants to get rid of her Acura TL Type S and get a Toyota or Lexus. Toyotas definitely have a way of winning people over.

[@davidmelendez8519]

Boy I wish you were in San Diego CA….I would take all my cars to your business. Thank you for sharing these videos

[@jimharrington7532]

best car show on KZbin!! Honest and so infomative.

[@Paravantos]

I’ve seen at auctions everywhere all the time Toyotas way beyond 400kmiles and running like a Swiss watch!

[@robertolouth7468]

Amazing show you give us Sir, I congratulate this Toyota owner, for his Highlander but must of all for the good mechanic he has. Good honest video

[@p6102zrfxe]

I see more technicians in shop. I wish you all the best and many happy customers. Thank you for this nice video.

[@stevphenrose7820]

Toyota has shown the world how to build quality and reliability. We have an 08 Highlander with over 220,000 miles, running great

[@joepostada8317]

Awesome video and your review on this car unbelievable for all those miles he has to be very happy with only those repairs thanks again for your honesty on this vehicle keep up the great job you do everyday

[@ryans413]

I think people just get bored and want something new which is fine but for me the older the better and if the car is old but still runs great I’m happy. I don’t want to call it a show off thing but I love driving older vehicles and showing off how good of a shape it’s in. Makes me feel proud.

[@charleskirch2298]

Hi, I am from South Africa and love watching your channel. Thank you for making these videos. You are the best. I would have loved to have your knowledge. Please keep making these videos.😎

[@seikocitizenwatches]

We had 2000 Avalon XLE V6 and 2003 Highlander Limited hit 300K miles without having to rebuild anything or replacing any expensive. My current 2005 Toyota Sienna LE is still running strong at 324K miles without rebuilding or replacing any major. We have had many different brands but none of them made it past 210K unless spending big money to replace major parts that cost thousands forcing us to sell them at just a few hundred dollars to junkyards or auto repair shops. Toyota is great investment for transportation and a wise choice financially.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Agreed!

[@IRLSuperb]

The most damaging thing an owner can do is to not keep up with oil changes. Any flaw other than that, can be attributed to normal ware an tear (if you miss 10k miles on a coolant change, it won’t be the end, but if you do that with engine oil, the consequences are catastrophic)

[@zaffo757]

Cheapest way to longevity is these pre GDI engines and frequent oil changes. My 1994 Escort 1.9L ran on cheap 10w30 and fram orange filters for 270,000 when I solt it. I still see it around ... Has over 350k now.

[@melvingibson4525]

Not necessarily. Driving it hard without a proper warm up and continuous short trips without fully warming up can destroy an engine and transmission pretty fast. Additionally ignoring small issues like a worn bushing here or there can have a cascading effect on the chassis in which everything gets prematurely worn resulting in thousands in damages. Running tires that are significantly over worn can have this effect as well. Ignoring a defect in the serpentine system can heat up the other components and cause them to wear down as well. Many like the AC compressor and PS pump can send metal into those systems resulting in very expensive repairs.

[@pbear216]

Schools are failing us!

[@jzila9900]

wear and tear *^

[@MismanagedFutures]

@@jzila9900 where and tere

[@robertlewis7777]

We just returned home from yet another road trip in our '03 Highlander with the 1MZFE engine, it turned 311k miles this weekend, still running great...

[@rightlanehog3151]

I wish AMD had the time to post brief home videos of our vehicles on his channel.

[@mervwhitney7229]

Thank you for taking us through the very comprehensive examination. It would be interesting to know if the owner decided to have the recommended work done in order to keep the car on the road. I imagine the genuine Toyota parts, especially the new drive shaft and rear struts, plus the control arms would be very expensive relative to the age of the vehicle and its likely longevity.

[@flitsertheo]

It's the dilemma I faced in 2009. My 1994 Corolla required a repair which would cost about 2000 Euro or buy a new car and still get 1000 Euro for the old car, a special bonus which doesn't exist anymore. So today I drive a 2009 Auris/Corolla.

[@AB-jk7tw]

A great testament to regular routine maintenance and the over-all quality of Toyotas.

[@ngasilingowe8375]

Also called Toyota Kluger In Tanzania itbis normally imported used from Japan most of them come with 2az-fe engine. Currently people use them in remote areas with rough roads

[@ngasilingowe8375]

@text-2324 I am in africa, Tanzania, here its all Toyotas. Government use 99% land cruisers, LC 300 are becoming a common place ( Diesel ones), the hiluxes, its like in our DNAI am a mechanical engineer, and currently running a small place where we fix cars. One challenge we get is tools, testings tools etc. Your videos are a very big help. If you have tools you consider obsolete you can please just let us know as we may need them badly.

[@grahamstevenson1740]

I had a fairly high mileage (175,000) GM Europe car many years ago. I bought it with around 65,000 miles on it, so kept it for 110,00 miles.. A Vauxhall (Opel) Cavalier (Ascona) CD 2.0 injection manual. Nice car ! Only 115 bhp but it's good for 120 mph. It had almost ridiculously low service requirements. Run with SYNTHETIC OIL (very important for long life). It was a metallic platinum colour. What made the paint finish LAST was the clear top-coat, Metallic paints WITHOUT a clear top coat will show lots of damage from stone impacts.

[@pudsbalolong2583]

400.000 Miles so good engine

[@leandrolaporta2196]

amazing machine over 600.000 Km and working, also very good care from the owner!, thank you for showing it to us.

[@konstantink7841]

I used to have two Highlanders of the first gen at the same time. One was an US made 2.4L 4WD base model, and another one was from Japan, right side wheel, in fact it wasn't Highlander but original Japanese "Kluger V". Both were really good and reliable cars. But the original Samurai felt much more like Lexus in quality and details. It was fully loaded for a less price. And it lasted much much longer, especially the interior. All those bolts and nuts underneath the body got pretty rusty on the US model, but stayed intact on his original brother. If they still kept that good old Kluger V in production till now - I would have preferred it to any other SUV of the same tier.

[@rightlanehog3151]

The first generation Highlander was NEVER assembled in the USA.

[@disgracebook5708]

Solid video, thank you. So glad there is no music too.

[@junioranmol7124]

Wow very amazing to hear

[@robertgeddes511]

I Own a 80 series landcruiser with 530,000 Km on the clock. The starter motor, alternator, is still original and the air conditioner gas has never been recharged since new and still work. In Australia it's in dry conditions so don't have the rust problem.

[@derakbell8143]

My 2011 camry le 2.5 is about to roll 261k miles have been changing oil every 3k miles since new. Ttans service every 30 to 40k miles since new. Drives as new

[@aldomassa7473]

For the Toyota and Lexus gear heads, I love the insight and detail Ahmed shares about each car. Yeah…. I am addicted too. ( to this channel)

[@ERidesOn2]

Great info on cars from a genuine pro. Then get a blessing in the end. You can't beat that!

[@kirksimon3932]

Considering this vehicle survived Chicago winters for this long is a testimony.

[@gilbertoarizona305]

My 1999 Toyota Camry V6 - 5 speed, which I bought new, has 396,000 miles on it. No lights on, no noises, runs perfectly, ac is ice cold. No rust, it's an Arizona car, but faded. Is it worth repainting? It's never failed me. Always maintained. Easy to repair. I'm on my second clutch.

[@Markb8608]

I have a 2006 VW Mk5 Jetta diesel. I have 400k even with original starter and even muffler.! I bought a starter but dont need it right now. The only potential issues are getting OEM parts.There were only two OEM's starters left in USA so I bought one just in case. The coolant hoses must be made of a special material because they are as plyable as the day they were new. I think the whole auto industry started to cheap out begining 2007 or 2010. When do you think Toyota started to cheap out? Changed my oil every 3mos or 3kmiles regardless.Changed brake fluid and coolant every 3 years.

[@alouisschafer7212]

VW peaked in the 2000s imo when it comes to reliablity. Please keep your car well maintained and clean. Its a time capsule of the best vehicles Germany car industry had to offer. Im guessing your car has the glorious 1.9 TDI PD engine? Or is it the commonrail?