How To Properly Inspect a Car for Highway miles!

[@WhittyPics]

I know a guy that drove 100 miles to work everyday each way and it would get 300,000 miles on a Chevy and still have the original brakes on it. He took it in to get the brakes replaced and they told him he didn't need brakes. He told them it had 300,000 miles and he wanted new brakes. These are cars not exactly known for longevity but the type of miles made all the difference.

[@kgisabeast]

Tip one : look for Toyota emblem Tip two : see if it drives Tip 3 : buy and enjoy many more trouble free miles

[@mattka5354]

Lukas Amen. I would add Hondas to that list.

[@wheelfan100]

Matt A **with a manual transmission forget an automatic

[@cdogvlog5557]

Honda make good manual transmissions, not so much auto. Toyota make decent auto's apparently.

[@jonfrost885]

Toyota > honda

[@Maleekus]

correction: forget an automatic if it is attached to a v6. my automatic has 320K miles on it with my 4 cyl

[@catahoulabulldog9485]

Also look under the oil fill cap. Whatever is on it is in the engine. If it’s gunked up walk away!

[@TonyEG6]

Catahoula Bulldog you can buy oil caps for $15 so that isn't ture

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

Great point, if it’s gummed up, you don’t need to look at anything else... just walk away.

[@kkrolf2782]

Tony Badivuk Point taken, BUT not every seller knows how smart you are or aren’t, so they probably wouldn’t bother.

[@stupidstuntman52]

​@@TonyEG6 Another point to add to that. If a cap was recently replaced, you would most likely be able to spot it. Even if the oil was frequently changed, the cap would still show signs of wear, such as grip wear, print fading, staining, ect. A brand new cap would stick out like a sore thumb especially on a car with this many miles. Highway or city.

[@morganwilcox5701]

Ok he means if the oil cap is gunky it is a sign of a bad head gasket or cracked block (something in the oil there shouldn't be) if yall dont know anything about cars dont comment lol

[@farukatasever2933]

Wow !It is like a forensic milage investigation. Bravo.

[@TheComputec]

The good thing about these tips is that it is almost impossible to judge a car with high mileage in any other way unless you take it in for a Full Forensic inspection. The reason that highway miles are "better miles" to have on your clock are quite simple and logical Highways typically have better road surfaces with fewer potholes and camber shifts, so your suspension doesn't take such a beating compared to city and suburban streets and country roads and tracks Highway driving "typically" is more smooth and requires less gear changes so your transmission has less wear Highway driving should put less pressure on your braking system as you will brake less often and less sharply Highway driving reduces wear on your interior as most highway miles vehicles will be solo occupied... less scuffs on the seats, broken speaker grills, wear on seatbelts and interior gadgets Highway miles cars are usually business maintained so will get more regular maintenance as they are essential tools for the users job and they will in most cases have been serviced at main dealers and at any cost... If you aren't paying for the repairs and servicing out of your own pocket you are not going to feel the need to buy budget or cut corners and use back street garages These are great tips that while not proving or disproving a sellers claims definitively, should give you a great indication of its history

[@rickuyeda4818]

Also, it takes a lot less horsepower and torque to keep the vehicle at 70 mph then to accelerate from a dead stop. Highway means less strain on the engine.

[@johnsmith-gt3po]

Rick Uyeda

[@chriscars3224]

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[@terrenceg3257]

Even the starter is used much less often if highway driven, per mile driven.. Door lock actuators too!

[@juanfo7307]

some back street shops are better than dealers

[@OnefastAZfarmtruck]

It's also a Toyota 4 runner. My brothers has 265k. Lots of highway, city, and tons of off-road miles on it and it has never been touched(engine and trans). They are tough vehicles

[@gabrielguadarrama8701]

2003 Toyota echo 5 speed. 543k miles n counting. 3 hours on highway daily

[@maddieandmoby]

Gabriel Guadarrama wow, Toyota’s are amazing now aren’t they

[@McVaio]

I feel bad for you... so many miles in a Toyota Echo.

[@StoneCoolds]

Wtf?? 543k miles? Jesus!

[@kftc1980]

Gerard J. Exactly what I was thinking. I once owned a Tercel. No issues, but driving it was torture.

[@BMWe-oz9wk]

I had a 1986 Camry with 414k original motor and trans and ran like a dime. We ended up selling it a few years back which I regret everyday .. hands down the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned.

[@BlackKillerze]

A very good & helpful tips. Never thought about all those city & highway differences before. I myself always buy a used car to avoid debt and this is really helpful to find any that is reliable with less wear and tear. Thanks for the tips.

[@ryantruong3565]

Great tips. I would like to add #6 is the driver's seat. See if the seat still in good condition for the milage. If you get in and out a lot for short trips it will be wearing out faster for a low milage vehicle.

[@Blakecryderman7244]

@Ryan Truong but what if someone put a seat cover over it.

[@pindiwal4717]

I thought Scotty Kilmer was going to pop out of the truck!

[@Cristian121212100]

pindiwal Scotty is a joke imo. He’s opinions are so bias. And most of the time he doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

[@seinfan9]

@@Cristian121212100 His "bias" is from his experience. And are you saying you're a mechanic? If so, please make videos correcting Scotty. Else, you're just a concern troll.

[@Cristian121212100]

seinfan I’m saying he’s bias because all he drives is a Toyota. Of course if you drive a jaguar and only jaguar you’re going to say those are the best cars. And when someone disagrees with him he start to attack him saying “sonso is full of crap”. Once he was asked what were he’s thoughts on a MK2 Golf (the most reliable golf of all time) and he was saying they’re junk and all of that crap. Clearly most of the time he doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

[@brentcarson9634]

@@Cristian121212100 I don't think so.

[@andiman45]

@@Cristian121212100 haha who is going to recommend a jag? He also pumps up honda..

[@raydavies3278]

The drivers seat is one of the first indications,l was a car dealer for 25 years buying 10-20 weekly.l agree with your comments and spent hours every day trying to educate the public,did they listen ??,not enough.

[@taylornave4298]

Good tips, alot of this is a testament more to Toyota build quality than it is City vs Highway IMO. For example, Toyota engineers bought back a 1 million mile Tundra from a customer that was a driver for the oil industry. They were most amazed by the condition of the seats as they were near perfect even after all of that time someone was sitting in them.

[@ronaldhendricks6460]

Thanks Greg Common,but good sense! You've helped me look at used cars(which are the only ones I can afford),in a new but sensible light. Thanks Ronnie

[@DavidHh1969]

This guy is quite smart

[@lnb252]

street smarts here

[@lnb252]

street smart

[@Mr.Deko86]

This was a mind blowing lesson. Thank you brother for the video. Right now, I don't neeeeed a new car, but I'm highly motivated to inspect everyone's car that I know after I ask them about their daily commute. Lol.

[@uncleben4536]

Great video. Never thought about the brake pedal. Genius.

[@tslmiami6288]

Uncle Ben I’m using that tomorrow morning.

[@Salty-Sully]

Once more, #YourCarAngel has saved us a big headache - We inspected a vehicle we were considering and BAM!!! city miles. It was a 12yr old vehicle with only 150k on it. Brake pedal - worn right where you said it would be, no seatbelt wear but they might be one of those individuals who just didn't wear it, none of that beautiful road rash and pristine radiator fins - no bugs. Lots of red flags and definitely DEFINITELY city miles. Thanks alot, CarAngel!

[@maxg9684]

Adam Sullivan or they took care of their car and you missed out on a great deal

[@grumpyolddan]

@@maxg9684 its obviously city miles because of the worn brake pedal

[@aydentheninja877]

What if it has bonnet protector and headlight protectors you won't see no road rash

[@dallysinghson5569]

@@aydentheninja877 Better have a false negative than a false negative leading to buying a "great deal high mileage car" that happens to have city miles...

[@robsylvia6546]

i'm looking at 4Runners (1999-2002 models) in Colorado (from Colorado Springs to Denver), and they all have high miles. This is very helpful.

[@Rhaspun]

Logical way of examining the car. His points apply to my 4-Runner.

[@helderoliveira9334]

My wife and have 2 fortuner here in Brazil. 2012 and 2014. Bought used. Diesel. 4x4. Automatic. 58 and 90 thousand miles now... and milions of smiles!

[@erikbreaman9124]

coolant pressure test, brake test, torque converter or clutch engagement test, DTC OBD ready scan if fuel injected... I've been buying and fixing lemons since my teens... This test will detect ANYTHING a common test drive won't whether hot or cold engine.. Also watch out for diesel oil to hide valve and bearing problems...

[@sharoncarras759]

shop for cars out in the sticks Just got a 2012 honda CRV for $5500 with 201,000 miles owner was 50 miles away from the nearest walmart every where they went was a trip she worked 40 miles away as they lived in midddle of farm country , sure had drive 70 miles but worth it

[@knh5954]

Diy mech 35yrs, never heard these, thanks for sharing. 92 cherokee I6 manual w/ 200k, not highway mileage, these points matched up, especially petal wear and seat belt, glass headlight and replaced radiator though.

[@RandalColling]

My 2013 Runner has 80,000. Looks and drives new. Only replaced tires, brakes and battery. Not the most comfortable car, but starts and goes every single time.

[@BarbermanMalik]

Thanks for these awesome tips, they'll definitely come in handy!

[@peteg8920]

Hi Greg. I always start the engine and remove the oil filler cap. If you can see or smell exhaust fumes coming up you know the engine is worn and not in good condition. Am indication of a lot of cold starts.

[@huangsam00]

thank you for info

[@mr.evasion]

Also white emulsion on filler cap where the oil has mixed with water is bad news to.

[@eldwinc1546]

@@mr.evasion does that warrant a walk-away?

[@shanepatrick641]

@@eldwinc1546 yes it does. Walk away, fast.

[@mariebee3146]

I'm so glad I found your channel. You really are an angel. Thank you for all you do.

[@HasibYouTube]

You are welcome 🙏

[@abbylx]

Side mirror also! That could have all the chips! Good video! Thanks

[@mskudlarczyk]

you can also study the side of the hood lines see if they match up properly if not u have a repaired wrecked car

[@Larry-ct5mg]

Nice pattern to start the search to determine the vehicle's true condition. Another quick check is the cabin air filter.

[@mikemcmanus3918]

Thank you for this video, I never thought of those signs over highway use.

[@rontiemens2553]

Transmission fluid and filter changes are every bit as important as motor oil changes. All trans service needs to be documented as having been done and done ON TIME per the manufacturer's service schedule.

[@dreamwavedave]

Recently bought a 2003 Ford Escape XLT with 282,000 miles. The original owner drove it back and forth from LA to Las Vegas, about 300 miles, every week for 16 years. All these tips checked out, and the car still drives like a top. I was worried at first, but the folder of maintenance records revealed all the components under the hood were no more than 50k miles old. I hope to take as good care and make it to 500k or beyond.

[@birdwing98]

Does the Escape have a manual transmission? I've not heard of many automatic transmissions making it to 300,000, but I don't have experience with true Japanese cars.

[@eldwinc1546]

Thanks for your comment. How do the maintenance records reveal that all the components under the hood were no more than 50k miles old?

[@GrantLackey]

Good info. My company truck with 104k miles has ten times the wear that this 4runner has. By looking at it you would think it had 500k miles.

[@pianoplayer56723]

I just bought a 2010 Honda Insight hybrid with about 170k miles. Drives like it has 70,000 miles since most of them were highway. Has all the evidence you pointed out like the rock chips in front, etc.

[@BigRobChicagoPL]

I am thinking about buying a 2000 4runner with 206,000 miles. This video helped me out a bit! All the 4runners (3rd gen) that I can find have 150-340k miles so i need to be careful.

[@mrpetehampson]

When my car was repossessed for missing a couple of payments and it went to auction then I bought it back from a car dealer 3 weeks later the mileage was 25000 miles less than the day it was taken away from me. This was in England the car tracker I had fitted given the location and I kept my eyes on it, I did get nice discount and the battery replaced

[@josephrousseau6094]

mrpetehampson 😆👌🏿

[@DeathProfessor]

I get the vibe that this guy takes part in large scale drug deals a couple times a year in Miami to make about 60% of his annual income.

[@dariuscoleman2046]

a weapon to surpass metal gear lmao

[@tommieduhswamy6860]

You get that vibe but it could be because "all" your vibes are drug related. Juss sayin'. Chill, dude...your secret's safe. Cough!

[@ARAR148]

I picked up a 220k mile 4 door 1995 saturn. its from Chicago, its rusty underneath, brake pad wear, the body has slightly faded paint, brake lines were leaking, but I bought it anyway, with a small amount of work put into it, it was a good decent car. but I also bought a black 1995 saturn coupe from Missouri, with 261k miles, it looks like new, drives like new, no rust at all. it was driven highway its whole life and I bought it from original owner. I do keep it in a garage. I also just bought a 350k miles 2004 Toyota Corolla s, its is in fantastic shape as well and drives like new, but I bought it out where I live which in the country, so roads are 55mph. also bought from original owner

[@bobriley000444]

check how smoothy the driver's door closes and lines up, looking at both the lines from the side of the car and if the door is flush against the roof and side, also if the door handles are loose and very easy to operate that may indicate frequent stops meaning lack of long distance (highway) miles.. same goes for the shifter button/stick shift if it's super easy to push that means many gears changes which doesn't happen on highways.

[@ohtwo23]

My 96 just crossed 270,000. Still pulls hard and gets 18 to 20 mpg. Off-road her like crazy.

[@thubb6]

Can’t beat a 3rd Gen 4runner. I paid $4K for my 2002 two years ago. Had 210K miles on it. Put an extra $2,000 into it. Haven’t had an issue out of it.

[@umyeahokthen]

There's a 2002 on craigslist in my area with 216k miles. They're asking for $6700 and haven't mentioned if those are more city/hwy miles. I'm tempted to call the guy.

[@thubb6]

umyeahokthen I’d call and go check it out. If there’s no rust negotiate that price and you may have a winner. You just can’t beat these trucks. My wife tries to drive it more than I do lol

[@franciscoverdugo4021]

@@thubb6 they're always a better 4runner for sale ill suggest to be patient but when you see a right one dont wait bc the other person might get there before you

[@thubb6]

Francisco Verdugo I have an excellent ‘02. Had it for a while now with zero problems. I’ll probably end up selling it soon for a larger SUV. I buy, repair, and sell used cars quite often.

[@49littlethoughts]

All the information you shared that goes on with city miles really opened my eyes! Thank you for being so thorough! Glad I subscribed and get all your notifications...Sharing your information with my grandchildren now...

[@kuladeeluxe]

Great tips Greg, enjoying your videos when I am up way before dawn.

[@20TIL6]

I admire advice like this. Very logical advice. Thanks.

[@espnocho7904]

Great video you should make a video on how to avoid buying a flooded damaged vehicle

[@cvcoco]

+espn ocho Thats pretty easy actually. If its out in the sun for a while you will get steam on the glass and also the smell of dampness/mold/etc. No matter how much and hard they clean up the cars, that peculiar smell is there to stay.

[@motleydude73]

All of the low mile cars I've had have had more problems than high mileage ones. Now I have a high mileage Honda Accord so no worries and don't expect any.

[@wildwombay1]

I bought the same color 4Runner as in this video. When I pulled up I noticed the high mileage paint specs on the hood!

[@mskudlarczyk]

undercarriage ....n under the hood is what i focus on. and 65-70mph on interstate if it shifts and drives right im good to go

[@abdullahmohsin3440]

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[@visho8979]

Best video. This guy has mastered observing these details. Thanks for this video

[@alijunaid6845]

Man you just made your own space among so many other KZbin channels about cars...good job

[@jonsmith3574]

I have one of these 5vzfe 3.4 one of the best motors ever !!!

[@suico778]

Excellent information. Very information, into inside my remember for a long time. Just one question: Thanks.

[@mikeypotts4732]

Thanks! Just bought a 3rd gen 4 runner at 280k miles. The very first owner put 153k miles in just 14 months!! 02-03 somewhere in between. Hood chips all over. Now your video gives me a whole nother perspective on that wear. Wonder what the guy did??

[@stewartadams5884]

Good information. One point of conflict is the statement about one headlight looking new and the other really worn or old (sorry I don't remember the exact phrase, but means the same) and saying that means it has been in an accident and to walk away. That does not mean it has been in an accident! It certainly may mean that but it also may just mean that someone had tried doing some restoration of the one headlight and never got to the other or the newer one got hit by a child with a hammer (ask me how I know) or a rock and cracked the lens so they replaced just the one light. I still liked it though and keep up the good work.

[@wholeNwon]

Just a sign to dig into the history.

[@brucewayne2773]

The driver side seat upholstery still holding up pretty good also.

[@kathym6603]

Thanks for your very helpful data and expert teaching!

[@Wipsplash]

Can also check the date code of the tires. If it has older tires with minimal wear, that may indicate highway.

[@germanshepherd13]

add seat wear as well. city driving shows much more wear and tear due to all the in and out. also, I drive all highway but have little road rash on front since I stay back from the vehicles in front of me.

[@RobPetty622]

I've always known highway miles we're better for a car, but these hints are the proof in the pudding!

[@Blakecryderman7244]

@YourCarAngel I’m buying a 1986 Honda Prelude & I think it has 85% highway kilometres. It’s got 377,000 kilometres/234,000 miles, & the clutch pedal still looks almost new & the manual shifter has little to no wear on it. Lots of chips on the front end, but no scuffs around the exterior. The steering wheel isn’t worn through either. I think this has been a highway driven car if you ask me, thoughts?

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

The break pedal is a great indicator

[@Trump-The-GREATEST]

I discovered my BMW F10 5 series inline 6 cylinder engine car has 178k miles of mostly 95% highway miles. The car looks in excellent condition, runs amazing and idles perfect. Interior is in mint condition, exterior looks very great. The engine is very clean as the whole car look beautiful all around! 178k would be equal to about 85k to 90k mile city car!

[@wholeNwon]

Problem is that it's a BMW (or any German product).

[@lexienguyen9]

Appreciate you going over the tips in such a detail. Thank you.

[@bml33]

I would dispute some of what you are saying. I commute to work mostly on the highway but wash my car by hand, and I hose off the radiator so bugs don't build up. You don't want all that crap on there because too much will affect the cooling ability. I also take great care to polish off the bugs from the front. I do not want to drive a car that looks like that. If it gets to that point I'll get it repainted. As for the seat belt, if there is little wear on it that could mean the drive did not use the seatbelt like they should have. Do not assume it indicates highway miles.

[@jcrnda]

Greg makes sense but there are other things to check, too. In the cabin almost of them are around driver's seat. Check for ignition key scratches (in older cars of course) - too many will tell how abused the car was; check for buttons wear on the radio, driver's seat wear. Generally you choose between nice-looking hood and radiator and abused car and a chipped hood in a car that has 4 times more life left in it even with three times more mileage even if both cars have been serviced religiously. If I drive for three hours daily at 65 mph - that's around 100 miles and back - I may use brakes only once. 200 miles in the city? That would be 4-6 days getting through traffic, getting in and out of the car, etc. That's like 10 times worse.

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

Sounds like you take good care of your car which would make it a good buy. So what’s your point other than to be defiant?

[@chrisj197438]

I’ve had Asian cars and American. While both are reliable and will run easy 300K miles if maintained personally I have had the best luck with older Volvo’s. I’ve had a few with over 400K miles and never any major repairs needed beyond normal maintenance. Currently my daily driver is a 1992 740 Volvo with 415K miles. It’s been in my family since new. It is all original never needing any major repairs. The transmission has never been rebuilt and the engine has never even had the valve cover taken off. I have driven it cross country and will be heading out this weekend on a 3000 mile round trip vacation. These cars in my opinion are the best bang for your buck. A lower mileage Volvo like mine in great condition can be bought for under $3K.

[@adeelpaki]

its the best deed anyone can do You are an angel Sir

[@oo123ist]

Also, I don’t drive my car often, but when I do it’s usually city miles but my car has some minor stone chips at the front end and side mirror. Seat belt + peddle look new with no signs of wear. But I do maybe a few 5k miles in a year

[@ryans413]

Brakes and suspension are good signs to look at as well. City driving has a lot of stop and go witch is harder on brakes and suspension then highway driving.

[@HunterXray]

Is that the radiator or the condenser for the AC? Doesn't matter though, we get the point. :)

[@martymcfly4347]

hard to tell on a Toyota because they age so well

[@Epotheros]

I dunno, the ones from the 90's have clear coat and paint problems. Most also have a pretty infamous rust issue regarding the frame too.

[@McVaio]

Rust all over the place with Toyotas. They may run for many miles but they definitely do not age well.

[@coreaccount4376]

Yep. They age the best. The best place to learn which cars are good is deep in the rural third world. The places where the average age of a car is 15-20 years old. Toyotas sell for the highest prices. They don't even bother with European or American brands, except Ford sometimes.

[@JnIII16]

Toyotas are like a very fine wine!

[@MrFister84]

@@McVaio I'm guessing you live in an area with harsh winters?

[@jessejames4937]

You sir is very helpful. You give the best reviews and advise I found by far. Thank you and god bless!

[@rickuyeda4818]

Isn't that the A/C condenser? Not the radiator. If the vehicle is equipped with A/C, the radiator will be behind the condenser.

[@ColAngus]

It's an a/c condenser radiator so both y'all get cookies.I get one also. :D

[@worldhello1234]

No probs, just get your daily dose of hash cookies. ^^

[@paulparoma]

That's the A/C condenser alright. And it needs some thorough cleaning.

[@greg657]

Rick Uyeda I think to be fair,he just uses radiator instead of condenser. these vids are for dummys. most people know what a radiator is.

[@worldhello1234]

Okay, the same shit applies here, regardless.

[@brianlberman]

After watching this video and others, I just want to go out and buy a high mileage highway driven car. You instill confidence in the car buying world, which is why you call yourself YourCarAngel.

[@vadimnesen8060]

Check for a toyota emblem. Yep it's a toyota so it's still good

[@ejones9924]

I have 2015 4runner, 1st yr put 24k miles on it, looking forward to put another 550k

[@ryancarpenter1678]

My Camry has 271,000 miles still runs like new. 2005 camry le.

[@larrywoods3195]

Those camrys are getting harder and harder to find.

[@MidwestDIY]

I would not worry much about 4runner with 320k, like someone I knew said "it is just brake in period for toyota"

[@Lexi-bu7yi]

Pop of examples would help in of comparison to wear and tear on vehicles. Just a tip!

[@VladPutinsDad]

you have an awesome channel thank you for your videos

[@Alvy93]

This is awesome. Thank you heaps mate. You are truly fantastic

[@dwaynejones1555]

Wow! Now I don't have to take their word for it. Thank you.

[@baburejaz]

Excellent service and education. Thanks

[@M-E-G-A]

There's always a way to weed-out pushy people sugar-coating it just to sell. Nice tips! Thanks!

[@jonsmith3574]

Check air filter first. If it’s slammed and looks like it’s not been changed in forever, that’s indicative of how it is was taken care of

[@lebbrz8113]

great video, I will be purchasing a vehicle in the near future using your advice and videos!

[@jadesystem]

Another great informative video. Very good tips on what to look for in purchasing used high-mileage vehicles. Its a jungle out there with more junk than booty. But if you do your homework, know what you are buying, know its value, and most importantly, research the year, make, and model based on its reliability, recalls, engineering, and performance, you'll stand a better chance of years of enjoyment from a wise purchase.

[@alexrios1737]

Toyota's are very well made cars.

[@scottharrison3391]

overrated

[@ffhjvbuydb78eb]

@@scottharrison3391 very overrated

[@michael567jober]

I'm just a lil scared of highway. I try to avoid when possible. I have bad habit of speeding. I'm blind in 1 eye. Bikers drive nuts almost always causing wrecks. I feel it burns much more gas especially considering i drive a v6

[@bryantoth5249]

How about wear and tear of driver's seat cover? Getting in and out of vehicle.

[@donaldlucas8688]

Very worthwhile video. Thanks for this important info.

[@Jintupian]

Best practical tutorial

[@ZiggZagg11]

another way is miles per hours driven... If your vehicle has an hour meter My 2001 Silverado does,... you just have to know the trick... Divide the hours driven into how many miles on the odometer... The higher the number the more highway miles driven...

[@hamzaelkafi4537]

This man is a legend

[@tudorrenegade7052]

This guy is a genius !

[@AnthonyBrusca]

The cool thing about these is that all of these points apply to electric cars too but in those cars highway miles means worn battery if not replaced but everything else seems like it should apply just like gas cars.

[@mr.marinero6747]

320 k ... its about the life of 3 ford explorer🤣🤣

[@francismartinez6049]

freshko INK yup of about 20 FIATs

[@jonsmith3574]

Brian Lawrance fiat owns RAM

[@mcmxc3794]

True

[@Althing79]

Having owned 3 Explorers you are very right. That's also why I'm about to buy a 4Runner.

[@mcmxc3794]

Althing79 lol, ive also owned 3 explorer, 1 escape, 2 rangers over the years. As well as some other Fords, but im Done with Ford. Chevy and Dodge are Just as bad. Just bought a 3rd gen 4Runner for myself and plan on buying the wife a new rav4 or highlander.

[@michaelgrant5258]

Seat wear is a big indicator in my opinion. I had my mind set on a Lexus LS 430 until I saw the seat bolster wore down and frayed seat belt. Car was from Hawaii, which was a red flag. Would you steer away from a Hybrid 4cyl with 20k miles and a fraying seat belt?

[@the.malinski]

Great video and great advice!

[@pokedude104]

The biggest one to look at is the steering wheel. If its one of those fake leather wrapped types, that stuff doesn't hold up well to the constant turning and spinning around you get in the city and will peel apart and flake off in your hands. If its one of those cheaper matte rubber ones, those will typically start to lose their texture and go smooth or even glossy.