Questions, Coffee & Cars

[@TheITNerd]

Real controls in a car for the win.

[@Nicholas-gf5rs]

Toyota/Lexus quality has really slipped. My family owns as 2023 RX500h. Had the 12v battery die out of nowhere which was replaced under warranty. 8 months into ownership started having transmission issues (6-speed AT) and issues with the hood thinking it was open. Had to wait over 3 MONTHS for transmission to be replaced as there was no ETA. Car has 26,000kms. Hood latch was defective. Picked the car up after new transmission put it and drove 5kms before it started slipping/stalling again. Many owners are having the same issues and are needing transmissions replaced but has not been a guaranteed fix. Currently fighting Lexus Canada to take this vehicle back. Made a tik tok account demonstrating these issues and finally got Lexus Canadas attention on this. Waiting to see what they’re going to do.

[@lol-ge9bh]

dont buy the new first gen ok

[@lol-ge9bh]

Wait a few years😊

Really enjoy your videos, team. Keep up the great work! :D

[@johnstevenson-cd2he]

Toyota used to be head and shoulders above the rest in reliability. Now it's maybe a 2% difference. Definitely not worth the Toyota tax

[@bjsimon802]

not a tax, inflation due to printing of money. Nothing is cheap worldwide anymore. WAke up

[@vulpixelful]

Yep, now they overcharge and expect us not to notice

[@paininthepatoot]

If you are buying a truck that is about to be discontinued I would pick one that was popular. That way you have a better chance of getting parts needed to keep it going. Not sure what the sales numbers were for the Titan. Even though the Toyota Tacoma did a redesign this year that model was pretty much unchanged since its introduction in 2016. There are massive amounts of after market parts and upgrades available for the Taco due to its popularity.

[@lawrencewald196]

Re the Tesla model 3...rode around in my nieces' model 3 in Houston...spouse in the back seat and me in the front. Seats were terrible! Totally turned us off to the Teslas.

[@paininthepatoot]

As a Toyota owner I would agree Toyota quality is slipping. Whether its caused by the new power trains, moving a lot of manufacturing outside the US or as I have observed the use of a lot more plastic parts I don't know. I expect the JD Power awards are going to show a drop in Quality but my informal survey shows its a real thing.

[@SnowSunFun]

Within 2 years they came out with a new Tacoma, new Tundra, new Sequoia, new Land Cruiser, new GX550, new 4Runner, all sharing recently new powertrains. They should have focused on less and ensured quality. Do they really need 4 different body on Frame SUVs?

[@cicada9471]

I will give Toyota 3 years to get things fixed before I buy my next "Lexota".

[@JTKels]

@@paininthepatoot FYI, JD Powers continually rates, unreliable vehicles as reliable, as they’re being paid from the manufacturer to say so

[@vancity2349]

It is unusual to see Toyota having the problems they are currently. My has a 22 Model 3 and loves it. Yes there is a screen but she is not a techie so she uses the voice commands. Its as easy as press and hold the right button on the steering wheel and ex. Turn cabin temp to 20 degrees and it does it. No fumbling for buttons, both eyes on the road both hands on the steering wheel...beautiful

[@JJS432]

They’re refreshing the IS next year with a new 2.5L hybrid. There’s videos from Toyota Times Global where they introduce the engine in a blurred out video which however is obviously the Lexus IS.

[@JodyDWard]

For anyone considering leasing know this, if you decide to buy it out it will be considered a used car at that point and your interest rates will double or even triple. Leases are designed to make sure you have no equity in the vehicle at the end of the lease and your payments will go up considerably if you decide to finance it going forward. Unless you have the cash to purchase it outright at the end of the lease you’ll be giving it back and starting over

[@dubdoodle7191]

You know out of the thousands of online youtube vehicle reviews you guys are at the top. Everyday folk prefer feedback from reviewers like yourselves. Now I only wish auto mfg's would stop deploying turbo's ! Turbo Motors offer: - excessive oil consumption prematurely in motor's life - higher probability of catastrophic motor failure from turbo failing - higher vehicle turnover among owners

[@christophercheek8464]

Ha, well played Zach…attractive..bonus points for u!

[@abc1099a]

I have a Model Y 2024. I only bought it because of the cheap charging rates in Vancouver, the wife wanted it, and got massive rebates. The interior is garbo lol... Tesla really knows how to market to people while they are laughing at how little they have to spend in the interior. For the price I paid it's "fine" but I would hate to be one of those that paid 70k+ for that.

[@Revoncheap]

Do you get bored seeing other Y’s on the road more than you see Corollas?

[@abc1099a]

@@Revoncheap Not at all. I bought the new red colour so it helps make it stand out. I think if tesla wasn't a thing, it would be replaced with rav 4s anyway with the whole SUV craze

[@stephenwierzbicki4463]

Zack, Does that mean You will be Getting a New Maverick Hybrid AWD, since Andrea keeps the MX-5??😂🎉😊

[@jasonlee4655]

I wouldnt be surprised if new turbo 4 wont be as reliable as v6. Toyota’s saving grace is its hybrid lineups. People wouldnt have been paying top dollars if they only switched v6 to turbo4.

[@philipf2705]

The beautiful thing about Toyota IMO is that they take criticism well and do their utmost to apologize and correct their mistakes because they aren't perfect. That is the essence of the Japanese.....

[@sentryion3106]

@@philipf2705actually the only consistent Japanese thing is that they are extremely stubborn. The taking criticism part is a hit or miss tbh

[@philipf2705]

@@sentryion3106 If they were stubborn, they wouldn't admit to their mistake and replace 100,000 engines that were manufactured leaving metal shavings in the engines - something most companies wouldn't do. Here's the definition of stubborn so you understand the word you used incorrectly: "having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so"

[@sentryion3106]

@@philipf2705 Im pretty sure I’m using it correctly. Toyota is extremely stubborn with hydrogen fuel despite how much evidences that it’s simply infeasible. Toyota has made some weird decision before and right now is denying the gr fire

[@JTKels]

@@jasonlee4655 Vehicle manufacturers of changing to four-cylinder turbos due to government regulations not because it’s a preference of theirs

[@josephpanozzo4815]

Toyota should make a “Tundra Classic” with the V8 like Ram and GM do by keeping the outgoing model in production a few years the new model is available.

[@oldpanucho6401]

My new Toyota came with only one key and the steering wheel was on crooked so you had to drive in circles.

[@godofdun]

14:14 I think it varies widely how valuable massaging seats are, most that are just the bladders that inflate/deflate are kind of just whatever but we recently test drove a Polestar 3 and it had this massage that was an honest to goodness real massage. I mean the example spec was like 90k but yeah it is possible to get a good massage in a car, it's just rare.

[@djplonghead5403]

I love typewriters and really anything with Lots of buttons.

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Welcome back guys! Lots of interesting questions. Great show Andrea! Cheers! ☕️☕️

[@nahoumabara3712]

I’m shocked at our $59k MSRP RAV4 Prime not including basics like parking sensors as standard without upgrading to a premium package.

[@-rb_1]

😂

[@ytj22]

Did you purchase it without the sensors? Or did you pass on it?

[@nahoumabara3712]

@@ytj22 I didn’t “purchase/order” the vehicle myself, moreso just agreed to the first thing that became available at my dealership after someone cancelled on the vehicle. Got the call and signed on it that evening. If I had the choice, I wouldn’t go without the PP but it’s still a great vehicle all around.

[@azerogliev6520]

Yeah buddy. Should have gotten RAV4 Hybrid Premium package. It's a lot cheaper and has more options than your Prime.

[@ytj22]

@@nahoumabara3712 Yes, it is a nice vehicle. Nice choice.

[@saiya25]

Lots of cars looks the same, i think thats mitsubishi is another brand thats makes cars design unique

[@PROJECTYVR]

You guys are amazing! At least 2 episodes per week is not easy work at all, plus loading photos on Instagram. Thanks for hard working and keep going~

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you we appreciate the kind words!

[@JimAllder11]

Love the MX5. Looks good on you, Andrea. lol Sorry, Zack.

[@FireRescue884]

I went to two Toyota dealerships today since I’m ready to replace my car. Everything on the lot had a CVT transmission in it, I left both dealerships without my new car, I refuse to own anything with that in it. I’ve had Toyotas all my life, but I guess I’ll find another brand now.

[@reidd6572]

Totally agree with what you said about Telsa Owners Andrea. I own a 2017 V8 Titan and a 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance so completely different ends of the spectrum! And even though I do like the tactility of real buttons while driving, I feel so much more relaxed when I get into the Tesla and choose to drive it as much as possible because I love it so much. Plus the number of times I actually need to use the touch screen is so minimal with basically every function being automatic plus the steering wheel controls; just drive it!

[@khuo0219]

The new M3P seems to be a notch above everywhere, plus HW4. Time for an upgrade?

[@jamespaul2587]

Thanks for another great video! Did you visit the Everything Electric show this year? The Toyota rep may have been referring to a hybrid or PHEV pickup concept rather than a full EV.

[@2kidsnosleep]

I am not buying a Toyota truck LC or 4Runner for a good couple years specifically until the bugs are worked out. The Mx-5 is so her!!!

[@azerogliev6520]

Guys buy hybrid or plug in to be able to keep climate on when filming QCC episodes.

[@billurban1581]

Also to heat or cool the cabin with the phone app before you get in.

[@ronhudson3730]

Really glad you’re buying the Miata. It’s you!

[@leftcoaster67]

Once you give a name to your car, it's yours.

[@djdoxblox]

5:00 This man never misses! 😂😂😂

[@Sandro.L99]

Just watching this episode right now on my smart TV. I have. A question re the seats in the GMC 1/2 ton you drove back east… I sat in a newer Sierra 1500 at the Vancouver Auto show and found the seats to be hard and uncomfortable, especially when I compare them to my 2015 model. My wife agrees that the newer seats are no where near as comfortable as the older ones. Your thoughts? Does GM now source the seats from another manufacturer?

[@geo7mad]

love buttons

[@-rb_1]

I love massage seats on my e450 wagon

[@philipf2705]

Gimmick for most people and NOT a deal breaker. I love certain features on my toyota but i rarely use them and they are just given to help sell vehicles. Being able to show off a feature is important when going for a test drive because emotions and feeling are how most people decide to make vehicle purchases.

[@gs98999]

Heads up on Typo in Lexus chapter header

[@grantboucher9342]

very few bad cars but stellantis and fords hyundai are tops on that list

[@randyfine4535]

SKIP the massage seats. I never use them

[@nickolastiguan]

18:23 need to do your future summer Q&A in your Miata 😂

[@wny9521]

Zack Look back at the comments...... I told you not to fall for that "long term Miata test drive thing"!

[@IOSARBX]

Motormouth, Your videos always make me smile, wanna be friends?

[@jasonkelsey3441]

Who doesn't like an "attractive exterior design" ? lol Also, Congrats on deciding to buy "Ruby".

[@themachine8009]

You r in love with JD Power. Jd power is an advertising company. They’ll say what everybody pays him to say.

[@Motormouth...]

Please provide proof

[@adamgoldenbear]

Tesla insurance costs are very high here in BC though.

[@NewYorksFinest1]

Question: I'm thinking of getting the 2024 id4. Do you think the 2025 model will have better range and will the upper trim features become standard in the lower trim ?

[@romang.8493]

I liked Zack's face when Andrea was describing Tesla's plain interior ..hahaha...I'm totally on Zack's side

[@bigdaddy5150sh71]

Toyota didn't think they needed to swap the engine but did for us.? WOW 😳 the hubris

[@stephenzerfas5307]

We had a 22 RAV4 Hybrid that was a lemon. Giving Toyota one last chance with a 24 Tundra. I totally agree with Zack these engines had to be replaced on the Tundra. Read the owners forums. They die with almost no warning, varying miles and use. They were getting killed in the reviews. Long time car person so I know people vent on forums but the other issues with it turbos, seat problems etc. make me more concerned than in my 12 year old F-150 it replaced. I do wish other manufacturers more clearly posted bed size and made trailer brakes standard like Toyota does.

[@chrisd.8694]

Titan is THIRSTY!

[@coy9898]

Congrats on the Miata Andrea! You look great in it! Zac has the golf GTI it’s only fair 🙂

[@Johnwick-wm9sx]

Happy Remembrance Day!

[@ChrisPollard]

You know there is more than one compact pickup on the market, right? It sounds like you've forgotten, since there was only mention of one with the impression that is it. Hyundai Santa Cruz is the compact truck for those who want a bed, but don't want something that drives like a truck. Maverick is definitely better if you want to feel like you're in a truck ... Santa Cruz makes you forget there's a bed in the back until you need it.

[@ervlichterman4714]

Leasing rates are normally calculated at sticker prices, no negotiations.

[@levigato125]

You’re doing it wrong then. You negotiate the price of the car just like you are buying it. The price you agree upon is called the Cap cost.

[@ervlichterman4714]

@@levigato125 After 30 plus years in the car business, I disagree. The residual may change because of manufacturers incentives.

[@coy9898]

I recently left Honda as I had issues with my 2017 ans 2021 Honda CR-V leases.

[@russellcaldwell5942]

Congratulations on the MX5, that is awesome! I absolutely enjoy your videos!

[@philipf2705]

Questions, coffee and Heat, nothing makes me sweat more than coffee and heat. Great episode as usual. I am very interested to see what will happen with Tesla Model 3/Y pricing in Canada and how that will effect sales. The vehicles are going from a relatively low cost production facility, to now a facility in a country where $1USD is worth $1.36 CDN. Tesla's are relatively cheap down there but will Tesla take the hit on their profit in Canada or increase the price?

[@JetLagRecords]

Motormouth, great content keep up the amazing work

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, we appreciate that!

[@In-obscurity-n7j]

Hey Mazda! What do you say. I given me out of next summer and we see what happens?

[@cryptojlg630]

Titan hasn’t been on the Canadian website for a while now. All the ones locally have had their engines swapped after developing a nasty knock.

[@kcpncfs9234]

any news about a 2025/26 highlander? not the grande :)

[@andreaspencer9813]

It's due for a redesign but I don't believe it will be the 2026 model year. Maybe later.

[@ianjay5301]

MassageMatic? Isn't everything "matic" when M-B comes up with something?

[@PookGuy24]

The issue isn't reliability, it's the greedy dealerships with MSRP markups. Buying a Mazda instead. First time since the 80's, our family is not buying a Toy/Lex.

[@JonasDavidsson]

Needs to be an old MX5, had one in 1995. Loved it, like driving a gocart.

[@Revoncheap]

Emissions regulations screwing with Toyota and soon for Honda too.

[@DeadAir21]

It’s growing pains. Once they’ve been out for a while it’ll be back to normal.

[@hagbard72]

Not that it matters if it is, they don't sell squat in Canada anymore. As for the MX-5, love the car can't find one. The only way to get one around here is to order it at exorbitant markups, and besides, I want to see the car I'm buying before I buy it. People selling used ones want crazy money for them. Going to get an old Lincoln out of protest.

[@michaelgarvin8621]

Another great video guys!! 👍👍

[@andreaspencer9813]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leftcoaster67]

Avoid 70th and Oak. :D

[@Richardak600]

We live in a small town in the Kawarthas so extremely few chargers. We do at least three road trips per year so that and with cold winter days I would never consider an EV.

[@philipf2705]

I watched a video of a guy driving a Tesla in Ontario when it was -25C and he preconditined the vehicle in his garage and he could only drive 50% of normal range because the amount of energy required to keep the cabin comfortable sucked so much juice. i applaude you for using your brain and not just listening to that prick Mr. Turdeau. Cheers from Vancouver!

[@azerogliev6520]

You just wait. There's EREV coming out soon. Extended Range EV. It's an EV with small engine - which acts as range extender and uses gasoline to recharge battery, it does not power wheels. This is currently trend gaining momentum in the world, mainly in China. Their range is 900-1200km and more. Actually longer ranges than ICE cars. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis group starting EREV production as well. Those hybrid models Andrea talked about from Hyundai/Genesis - are going to be mainly EREVs.

[@AutoLoginCar]

❤❤❤

[@JetLagRecords]

Motormouth, FIRE VIDEO

[@jg6579]

I don't know why exactly but you two just crack me up. I could easily see myself sitting on a patio slugging back margaritas with you kids and laughing our butts off!

[@falcon64z8]

So glad you guys are keeping the Miata!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Yes we are excited about it!

[@vicp8772]

Considering a miata as well. Stick. Super congrats Andrea. Thank Zack for teaching unto drive stick.

[@lenimbery7038]

Now that I've had a Tesla for 3.5 yrs, I'm overwhelmed when I get in an ICE car and hate all the buttons

[@bitbat9]

Yeah AC and volume controls are so overwhelming 🙄

[@lenimbery7038]

@@bitbat9 Tesla has a physical volume button on the steering wheel and I can simply set what temp I'd like the AC on by a simple voice command

[@ytj22]

​@@bitbat9😂😂

[@bitbat9]

@@lenimbery7038 you’re right about the volume controls but using voice commands for something as simple as adjusting the AC is ridiculous

[@lenimbery7038]

@@bitbat9 I actually never adjust my AC as I just have it set at 21 degrees all year round

[@antonykao]

When are you guys going to get to drive a lucid? I wanna hear Andrea and Zack's opinion on it because you guys currently put the BMW i4 as the best driving "regular" EV but savagegeese has done a couple of very interesting videos about the lucid air.

[@DeadAir21]

They drove the lucid air 2 years ago it’s on their channel.

[@kevinn1158]

I say never buy new. Buy a year or 2 old and let some other sucker take to big hit. Oh I just glanced at the Model Y pricing. It's 5k more now at 67.8k CAD. Huh? I don't get Tesla Canada. Tesla in the US are giving all sorts of offers and Tesla Canada is jacking up prices? Man I would touch the Model Y now. It's horribly built and the new one is just around the corner. The improvement of the Model 3 was substantial. And there's a bunch of 1 yr old EVs on the market now with big depreciation.

[@e5man4her]

Congratulations on MX5-longest test drive ever.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much, it's so much fun!

[@jamespaul2587]

The problem or downside with buying a Model Y now is that the refreshed model with similar improvements as the new Model 3 will be available in a few months, likely Q1 2025.

[@JTKels]

@@jamespaul2587 Besides quality issues would never own a Tesla. It was the last vehicle on this earth. The owner stands against democracy.!!

[@brinderpanesar7761]

Always grab a low km lease. Ur payment goes down. Drive what u normally drive and dint worry about thevkm. About 6 months before the lease ends, u sell the car. Payout the dealership and pocket the equity

[@myronyoshioka8742]

Your neighborhood looks like a great place to live....lucky you.

[@jonclassical2024]

IMO you guys are the BEST/#1 car KZbinrs of about 8 that I follow ever post....Thank You for all your hard work!

[@Motormouth...]

Wow, thanks!

[@andreaspencer9813]

That's so kind, thank you!

[@jamese896]

18:24 ...is "S" for Subscribe!

[@dougbeech36]

Where do you park FIVE cars! 😅

[@nickolastiguan]

14:20 no disrespect to anyone, but I really don’t get questions like this. Only you can make decisions like this, other people’s opinions shouldn’t have that much, or any influences.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Viewers just want our feedback which I think is fair.

[@nickolastiguan]

@@andreaspencer9813I understand, but the way the question is worded, it’s almost like he wanted you to tell him what to do. Feedback to me would be like, I have narrowed it down to two cars, please share your likes and dislikes for each, in case I didn’t noticed certain things during my test drive - since you get to spend a week with the test cars.

[@wildemath]

Turbo charged smaller engines. Doesn't work.

[@JTKels]

@@wildemath Depends on the manufacturer. I certainly trust Toyota Lexus over any other brand.

[@emidyl24]

recent Tesla owner and fully agree, love getting to drive it as my wife has taken it over. Barely need to touch the screen, especially with voice command/short cuts set up via the steering wheel. Those that dislike have never even driven one let alone lived with one. Never thought I would but I do love it.

[@ihop4no14]

I drove one and HATED it! 1. I didn't like the fact that I had to go into the screen to adjust the mirror. 2. I HATED the regenerative braking. When I take my foot off the accelerator, I expect the vehicle to slow down and coast - NOT come to a screeching halt like I feel when teaching my niece to drive! 3. I HATE the fact that the "price" on Tesla's website shows what your "expected savings" are but then there's another ACTUAL price. 4. I HATE the fact that the longest range is supposedly 402 miles. Yet, this "range" never really comes to fruition. The tests are done in a controlled environment, on a dynometer, on a flat road, with the wind at your back. No Tesla has EVER gone 402 miles on a single charge! 5. I HATE the fact that you have to use the screen to open and close the glove box! My god, let me do SOME things with a physical control or a button!!!!

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

@@ihop4no141000% garbage cars from a far right megalomaniac

[@josephpanozzo4815]

I wonder why you’re not calling it a Miata anymore, just the MX-5.

[@andreaspencer9813]

You can call it both!

[@johnstern626]

When will you finally get the civic hybrid for review? Can’t wait to hear your take on them.

[@randyfine4535]

3 years with my 2022 GV70 2.5T Prestige and I have had ZERO issues.

[@cl1924]

Do you realize how much money you spend if you lease a car and/or buy a new car every three years. It’s absolutely crazy. A car is not an “investment”! Stop thinking of like that. Car value only goes one way and that’s down. Unless you have a lot of money (which means you can buy outright for cash and not blink an eye) don’t do it. Also, on leasing or buying on time the dealer can make the payment anything you want - they just stretch the timing longer and you end up paying even more. You need to recommend they need to look at if they can afford the car outright first.

[@jeffolsen1107]

Toyota is resting on its laurels and sure is not worth the Toyota tax now, They are just chasing the $$$$ at the cost of QC and don't care what people think, lets see how far that get's them with more real options available today.

[@ytj22]

Sorry, which "more real options"?

[@DeadAir21]

Toyota pretty much refreshed their entire lineup over the past 4 years. You don’t always find all the issues doing QC in a factory.

[@GlennLaycock]

Leasing - I used to say - well treat it like an 8 year finance with a pause at whatever the term is to decide if you like it or want out of that deal.

[@2driverpls652]

Zack… you may want to check AAA. Road trips are at record levels. I only do road trips or I take the train and RT from there. So my cars are dual purpose with an eye for the highway. Done with flying.

[@timcreelman3540]

The car reviewers buy the long-term test vehicle! Wow. What an endorsement for the brand. Nice going Mazda.

[@andreaspencer9813]

It's a fabulous car!

[@josephpanozzo4815]

“I like an attractive exterior design.” Zach’s interesting pickup line, not just describing a vehicle.

[@pooh4519]

It's all about the 'bodywork'!

[@Themeparkanxiety]

Depends on the Toyota. The Corolla is still very reliable

[@SayItWellOrShutup]

At 5:00, Zack, what’s in your coffee?!!! 😅

[@greggpurviance7252]

Toyota is having perceived issues. Whether they like it or not

[@ytj22]

Well said. While the numbers don't quite match the hype (especially when compared to other automakers) the perception is real.

[@maxdcorgi]

Overpriced Toyota here in Canada.

[@nickolastiguan]

7:13 new tech, new issues, hence why historically Toyota had been so conservative.

[@robocop581]

Is this why Toyota still has 2009 infotainment screens?

[@nickolastiguan]

@@robocop581 not that old, but established tech tend to be more reliable.

[@robocop581]

@@nickolastiguan So the new infotainment screens in other brands are not reliable? That's like saying tablets today are not as reliable as tablets in 2009. Heck, I still see hand parking brakes in top of the line Toyota SUVs in Manila when most vehicles today have a button or switch.

[@nickolastiguan]

@@robocop581 are you focusing on the screen itself, or the system? The screen itself probably doesn’t fail much, well, apparently some of the new cars’ “iPad” do fail (Tesla, Mach E etc). A friend of mine took her QX50 to the dealer for a service and detail, and somehow the screen failed after 😆 Hand parking brake is great, simple mechanical design, easy to fix, and also make servicing your brakes easier. I had a car with a button hand brake, and now I have a hand pull and a foot hand brake, definitely prefer the mechanical ones. Anton Yelchin’s death is a perfect example of, newer doesn’t necessarily mean better, or more reliable/dependable.

[@robocop581]

@@nickolastiguan You don't seem to get my point but it's okay. I heard the Horse & Cart are also easy to maintain, just need a good Blacksmith 😁

[@marcelpatel9017]

Toyota is still worth it, although they have exploded exponentially cost wise. Production quality is still good but not as great as before.