My dash says end of the world! NOPE! One problem that cost $2K to fix!

[@HammanD152]

Well the reason it’s rusting under there is because it’s not leaking oil😂

[@wernerdanler2742]

Good one! 😂😅😂😅😂

[@jp-nq5wd]

I was surprised to see that much undercarriage rust. Maybe it was from the northeast originally.

[@allewis4008]

Free oilspray coating 👍

[@cjackfly]

Mines no rust. Leaks like a charm. 😅

[@bigjay1970]

So true

[@deepfrieddeals]

"And because he bought a Toyota, I don't get to see my dad anymore." --- LOL 🤣

[@victorbaird8220]

😂

[@riceburner4747]

I bet your dad's thankful having u to do his car repairs. That Highlander is definitely worth price! He should spray some fluid film underneath. Love those Toyotas! 👍

[@dentmastersofnymichael3316]

I drove a 2002 Highlander for almost 20 years and it loved it! The size and the v6 was a great combo. Yes it is tough to work on that engine but i drove mine for nearly 100,000 miles problem free other than brakes. Even when you do have to remove the intake there are a few tricks and it is fairly straight forward not hard. I have been hoping to find one in good condition with a problem like this and buy it. Great investment

[@cjackfly]

Most likely the cats aren't bad either.

[@lordcorgi6481]

My corolla was acting like it was the end of the world at 180k, with a BMW style instrument cluster. I went to the junkyard and got a evap purge solenoid for $5 and about 30 seconds of time replacing it and car was fine. Only thing I've had to repair on it 👍 I do think the water pump is weeping though. So I'll have to replace that soon.

[@cpear760]

"...and because he bought a Toyota, I don't get to see my Dad anymore." 🤣😂🤣

[@GTTorino69]

My Mom owns a blue 2005 Highlander that I just replaced the timing belt on this weekend. She’s in her 80s so I like that it’s reliable and I don’t have to fix something every other week.

[@Eddie-yc5yd]

I would space out the O2 sensor. But of course a repair shop shouldn't. Keep up the great videos.

[@michaelparra8719]

me too all 4

[@Tempsho]

Are you talking about adding an 02 spacer? (aka 'fooler') My 2002 Highlander 3.0 is throwing the P0430 code and i'm pretty sure the rear cat is fouled. I was wondering if putting in a spacer on the downstream 02 sensor would prevent the code from coming back up. I live in Manitoba, Canada, and vehicles here don't need to pass annual emissions testing. I don't plan on selling it either, so I don't care if adding an 02 spacer isn't ethical, I just want to get the code cleared.

[@MJA5]

@@TempshoI wonder, would be a patch job but theoretically it might dilute the stream enough?

[@DylanL69]

The spacer is illegal and doesn't fix anything

[@slowyota_rolla]

​@@DylanL69not illegal if they don't check

[@leadfootgarage]

I"ve had two of them, an AWD 4 cylinder 06 and I'm still driving my 2wheel, 6 cylinder 07 with 190K. The 06 had the transfer case issue. That wa the only problem with the 06. Wonderful cars!

[@midiman5045]

2k Is cheaper than a used or new car. Also he knows all about this car accidents service records. If you ask me it's a no brainier to spent the money on it.

[@architjones3280]

2001 camry xle still kicking. That code has been on for 5yrs. Just drive it lol

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

I just dropped off my 09 Vibe GT for a O2 heater circuit warning after replacing the upside cat. We worked on it for months replacing the sensor, fuses, the ecu and nothing. Fingers crossed the mechanic can figure it out.

[@jaydibernardo4320]

Geez Mr. Wizard , just fix the darn license plate for the customer for free. You're better then that to just let the customer deal with it.

[@auto.impulse]

I love how dramatic the wizard is, it's all part of his lure 😂😅

[@squidwardx2]

I think he hates seeing good cars on the verge of being mechanically totaled because of designs or situations like this.

[@MJA5]

the Car Wizard and “alluring” ok 😅- he is a good presenter I agree

[@jp-nq5wd]

I believe he speaks from the heart. Of course he's in business to make money but hates to see customers get hit with repairs like this one.

[@squidwardx2]

@jp-nq5wd cars will always need repairs but this sort of stuff also ends up junkies cars that could have been fixed. It goes back to being green and all that, keeping an existing car on the road is cheaper and better to use it as much as possible before it's scrapped.

[@jp-nq5wd]

@@squidwardx2agreed

[@tinystar3010]

I just had one of these, mine was a 2004 V6 with 161k. It had problem after problem after problem... I got rid of it a few months ago getting tired of repair bills. Got an 05 Honda Element now with 182k miles and no issues whatsoever. I no longer believe in the Toyota reliability myth. Had more issues with mine than any other car I've ever owned.

[@gt7150]

No myth

[@gt7150]

You just got a lemon, if even true

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

It is a myth. Only good one was early 90s Geo prism with Toyota motor and Chevrolet body but nobody wants to drive 30 year old cars.

[@crimesguy]

It was the first year the 3MZ was used in Toyota, but not an excuse either, given that it was supposed to improve over the 1MZ. I do think Toyota reliability meme makes it harder to find good examples that aren't thrashed because "it's a Toyota" as well. That sucks man. Meanwhile my 01 Accord shot a rod at 165k miles and I went to Toyota lol. Granted I got 8 years out of a $4000 car that barely needed anything, so there's something to be said for that!

[@Steverz32]

Brother has an element & that car has a cult following 👍 just went with him to a NorCal/SoCal get together & it was pretty cool 😎 👍

[@chunjee]

Ack maybe I should have held onto the 4cyl 2.4L version a bit longer

[@mattkirk8404]

Good advice. Too many short trips in this car, needs good long journeys occasionally.

[@mikep490]

Yes, but it happens. Maybe their other car gets better than 20 MPG, and/or some owners don't take long trips. The Highlander is excellent as a winter car. My '94 Ranger generally was 3K per year by the previous owner, less since I've owned it, with an occasional 120 mile road trip, most just around town. It hits its 30th year this fall at 80K miles... mostly used to tow heavy loads or haul my dogs... and mechanically/cosmetically as sound as a 5 yo.

[@risinbison1106]

I’m starting to see companies that rebuild cats at a greatly reduced price compared to new. Wizard, or anyone else, ever used this service or had any knowledge about it?

[@Broadshore]

2k for the Cats man.. I'll be honest? I have a 06 Sienna. I actually dread for the day I have to replace those Cats. Thank god it's not that day yet..

[@darrellsaunders4267]

125K....just broke in....

[@MJA5]

It’s worth the two grand to get her tip top for another few years

[@jerrykorman7770]

With how crazy even used car prices are, absolutely

[@czechmate6916]

I absolutely agree. If it was mine I’d repair it.

[@NoBody-xx6ii]

said mo sensible person ever

[@dentmastersofnymichael3316]

These last well over 3-4 hundred thousand miles well maintained. There is more than a few years left in her.

[@2006gtobob]

In today's stupidly insane world of overpriced cars, it really pays off to keep otherwise good cars rolling down the road. I hope the owner really does the other maintenance, especially the brakes.

[@dylanjk5946]

luckily in a state with no emmisions id never fix a p0420 code

[@Land_Raver]

All that reliability doesnt matter much if it rusts away before the engine gives out.

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

Typical Japanese cars.

[@mikep490]

True, but in great condition if it's an Ohio car.

[@hokie9910]

Go over to South Main Auto and see what he has to say as he works on cars in New York, I think you will rethink your statement after listening to his opinions especially on anything GM.

[@danwake4431]

my 2003 is the 3.0L and has all the warning lights on. It's just for an 02 sensor though. havent gotten around to replacing it yet, it's rusted in pretty good. but its been a great backup vehicle. if i take it on a couple short drives i make sure to take it on a long drive on the next trip to get things good and hot. I got it at 120k i think, i rolled the dice and had the trans fluid replace, got lucky this time and it didnt ruin the trans. had the timing belt water pump and cam and crank seals done. i change the oil every 6 months regardless of miles. In fact I took mine to the valvoline shop because they had a 50% off coupon, and they were scratching their heads "you only put a thousand miles on it since the last oil change, you sure you want to change it?' yes! changing oil is cheap maintenance and toyotas espeically newer ones need the oil changed regularly. These old 3.0 and 3.3 can be beaten on and take it but still, id like it to last as long as possible. But im happy to drive with these engine lights on. The first time they came on it said rear 02, so i changed that, lights when off for a week, came back on and said front 02. lol. its probably going to be one thing or another.

[@twiseii260]

I've purchased a 2002 Highlander from a Honda dealership back in April of 2021 with only 99,400 miles on it. Price $6,500 and it came with a 3 year warranty. To this day I'm still shocked about a 19 year old SUV with low mileage & 3 warranty. I thought the the guy that does the financial thing was joking, but nope all the paperwork was legit and I love this vehicle. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@boogitybear2283]

You’re insane to get rid of it based off being “burned out”.

[@kade_kam_dad]

Wish I had an honest mechanic like you over here. We have a lot of incompetent ones that always try to rip you off. Los Angeles what do you expect. 😂

[@ericchristopher1687]

My 2006 Highlander with 145,000 miles on it also threw a VSC warming light, but in my case it was due to a gas cap whose seal had worn out. Replaced the cap and all is fine now. Love that vehicle. Thanks for the tour of this one - helps to see what else might go wrong with mine over time.

[@mgrsdgfsdafsdgrsdgfsdg6980]

Me too. I just had my oil changed on my Lexus and got those lights. I started to freak out, then I remembered I filled up the day before. I changed the gas cap, and not a problem since. Good call.

[@HypocriticYT]

I only am concerned with the upstream 02 sensor that reads rich or lean conditions. They have nothing to do with the cats

[@houseofno]

Actually on '96 and later vehicles, there are always at least two O2 sensors, and YES they have EVERYTHING to do with the cats. It's an anti-tampering mechanism. OBD II compares the two readings to make sure that both the upstream and downstream cats are working. If there's an error, or a larger than normal deviation between the two, it trips the CEL, and no, chances are, your cheap $100 code reader is probably not going to be able to reset those.

[@jeroenvanraalten372]

Couldn’t you repair the numberplate for free? Kind of ridiculous imo...

[@cvr24]

The Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe 2009+ does the same thing, VSC, ABS, and CEL all come on at the same time for something as dumb as a leaky gas cap.

[@50zoomie]

Wonderful engine, timing belt in 3.3 whereas newer 3.5 has a chain and more HP. Otherwise I loved the 3.3 and it will do anything the later 3.5 will do. Toyota's warning lights are weird, lots of things light up for lots of different problems.

[@elGamiReal]

I put 60,000 miles on my mom's 04 Sienna and my county didn't do inspections. We took the cats off and drove the last 30k without them. I was getting 33 mpg on the highway! The rest of the car fell apart and some junkyard may have put the engine and transmission in something else by now.

[@elGamiReal]

The catalytic converter was fusing to the heat shield and was blue when it was pulled down. The exhaust was probably bouncing around due to the failing suspension at the time.

[@keithbellair9508]

Junk.. my mustang gt will smoke that garbage

[@jamesmancuso3666]

Yesterday I changed the alternator on a co-workers highlander. Easy enough parking lot repair.

[@gt7150]

The toyota bashers are just trolls. Not my favorite brand to drive around but they go forever with little maintenance. 262, 000 on this beat up 2005 that I use. Runs and shifts perfectly.

[@johndowns7536]

Here in Oklahoma we have no vehicle inspection. I would keep on driving with those converters.

[@kylesnyder9452]

The knock sensors on my 01 highlander are driving me batty. These FWD/AWD v6’s are such a pain to work on!

[@mvc2177]

Currently trying to sort out a p0300 code on my 06 highlander hybrid. Also the AC system in this car is terrible to maintain.

[@67daltonknox]

Looking at the underside of that Highlander makes me glad my 2001 Tundra has spent its life in California. Even with 4 to 6 months/year in the snow in Mammoth... no salt.

[@jamesardrey1069]

toyotas throw that code over anything it doesn't like with the exhaust, not always a bad cat. I replaced the entire exhaust on my lexus, cats included, and because the o2 sensors are not OEM, it still has these same warnings despite the cat working fine and it always passing emissions tests

[@gt7150]

Yeah... those cats probably still work ok. They look bad on the outside, but ... so many times it has turned out to be something small for me

[@Kevin19700]

Not a good idea using different tire brands on an AWD vehicle. Could cause damage to the transfer case. At least that’s what I have heard over the years.

[@envisionelectronics]

Different tire sizes not brands lol

[@williambaldwin9346]

Worth it, that thing could go another 100K with ease. I have a 2014 Camry and dropped about $2,500 on the AC when I got it a few years ago at the Toyota dealership. Never have had another AC problem. Was worth the money.

[@jacquesc3166]

Lol it's not even 10 years old and the A/C compressor went out? On a Camry?????? That Nis/Inf 3.7 platform is so underrated, putting Camrys to shame. Biggest repair in 10 years and 192,000+ km was an OEM rad replacement, 900 bucks. Canadian. ☺

[@tleoipl37]

@@jacquesc3166I got a VHR and a 14 camry se sport 😂

[@jacquesc3166]

@@tleoipl37 And it's the IPL VHR too? 😄 Nice. VHR in my daily, HR in the weekend car.

[@skidcraft1998]

@@jacquesc3166 That’s regular dealer price for an a/c repair of that type. A dealer can diagnose and do the repair in a couple of hours or same day because they see it all the time and they got the parts on hand. You’re paying for genuine parts and techs with 20+ years experience with the same brand. The price should not be surprising.

[@jacquesc3166]

@@skidcraft1998 What the heck do you think my 900 Canadian for an OEM rad was? Joe's Shop??? 😅 Myers Orleans Nissan, since Fall 2016. G37xS >>>> Camry, now that I know my ownership cost is inferior... and mine is a 2013 🤣

[@HypocriticYT]

Very little rust. I’m in a rust belt where frames rot out.

[@IllaWondah]

I had an 03 highlander v6 awd limited with 325k and an oil leak... I refused to do a valve cover job because it would have cost way too much. Lovely truck good gas mileage and plenty of room

[@RustyRations]

Soon as you mentioned the kind of lights that were lit up on the dashboard I figured that it was catalytic converters , I had bought a Lexus ES 330 about 7 years ago that had a great car fax history and seemed like a great car for me to buy... after owning it for a week or so I got those lights and found out that the cats were bad and the price to replace them , on top of that the transmission would down shift randomly for no reason so I sold that and got a 2000 s80 T6 for $750 and haven't had many problems with it , and it's easier to work on compared to the Lexus that I had.

[@mackenzieelson3742]

Volvo easier to work on than Lexus? No way

[@RustyRations]

@@mackenzieelson3742 Yes they are .. for me they are . Either way I should've never bought that Lexus . And I wasn't about to put that kind of money into a car with over 200,000 miles on it.

[@MikeKayK]

@@RustyRations You got unlucky with a bad vehicle. Maybe the signs were there and you missed them. It happens. The ES 330 is almost exactly the same mechanically as a Camry, and just about as durable and reliable. In general, Lexus cars are some of the most reliable out there because they're Toyotas with more soundproofing, leather and wood. Much more so than modern Volvos. Most people are very, very happy with their Lexus.

[@robmalcolm8042]

I’m not sayying aftermarket or junkyard is the way to go but it’s just so much cheaper if your trying to save or even rebuilt spending this much money on something that always eventually goes bad and costs a lot of miney

[@dam4274]

I have an 06 with 147,000. Runs great but looks like hell; poor thing lives outside. My temperature has always been perfect. I have steering issues on mine.

[@MikeKayK]

What kind of steering issues? My 06 has the intermediate shaft jiggle, I've been procrastinating on taking it in for a replacement shaft.

[@jarrodgilbert9909]

I remember when I thought that was a lot of money. Then I worked as a mechanic in California where we did those things all the time.. I got desensitized to how much they cost

[@proudtexan5513]

Wizard, do you think the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 2.4 turbo engine will last many, many years or at least 200,000 plus miles?

[@bankait_rex1860]

Driving a corolla right now 2003 173,000 and still solid Toyota is the brand if you want no nonsense.

[@scoschegn]

I have 2 of these generation Highlanders. They have been the most reliable vehicles I have owned. They are boring to drive, but that is not why I bought them. Although I am know I have been on borrowed time for quite a while, my 06 Hybrid Highlander has over 295,000 miles with the original main hybrid battery. It is starting to rust a bit, but so far the rust is only cosmetic. I am going to drive this until the battery finally gives up the ghost. I am surprised is hasn't already.

[@GrayRaceCat]

The rust will likely kill the 06 Hybrid Highlander before the battery does.

[@dereks9012]

I used the walker brand converter after mine was stolen off my accord and it has worked flawlessly for 2 years.

[@EverythingInterceptor]

I had an 05 Highlander 3.3 with over 345k miles. It looked rough but ran like a dream.

[@MikeKayK]

Original transmission? My 2006 only has 103k on it, engine runs like new but trans is shifting rough unless you get the RPM's/throttle just right.

[@EverythingInterceptor]

@@MikeKayK yep. Both original.

[@MikeKayK]

@@EverythingInterceptor do you drive hard or gently? She seems to drive better the harder I push her.

[@robmalcolm8042]

The most reliable transmission from Toyota is the hybrids tranny Ecvt. That thing doesn’t fail I changed the fluid at 237,000 it was black and never changed! and that did nothing to it unlike what may happen to a auto that wasn’t changed. Only other transmission as reliable is a manual but even that has stuff that breaks more than a Ecvt

[@henriknilsson7851]

I had a 2012 Subaru Forrester that threw up a ton of lights, it even disabled the cruise control! It was all because it wanted a new gas cap. The automakers need to stop this kind of crap.

[@TakuroSpirit77]

I had a 1998 Crown Vic that did the same thing. Its nothing new, its mostly to protect the engine and environment.

[@williamegler8771]

The automakers are under government mandate to control emissions and because of that vehicles are designed for systems to shut down until the emissions are corrected. People will drive around for months with a check engine light on and exceeding emissions limits with the vehicle running fine but disable the A/C or cruise control and they are at the shop.

[@jamesshaw194]

Both the V6 and I4 are very well designed, engineered, and very well manufacture red so with planned and preventative maintenance (read: Fluids and filters) performed it is possible to get a decade or two of reliable transportation and performance. Our minimum has been 12 years before anything of note was required from either an ES300 or an ES350.😀

[@catfishakaAMC]

If I got a quote for $2k I'd cover the light with a piece of black tape. If they weren't clogged and making it only go 30mph, P0420 only means the converters are working at less than 97% efficiency. I'm sure I work at less than 97% efficiency too, and I'm not worried about it.

[@Mr.Pop0]

Can you imagine a 20 yr old car with just 3% inefficiency? The nerve!

[@md2k8]

A different vehicle to buy other than the first-generation Toyota Highlander will be the second-generation Honda Pilot, the third-generation Mitsubishi Outlander with the 3 L V6 engine and the six-speed automatic transmission or the third-generation Kia Sorento with the 3.3 L V6 engine. These are also great vehicles to buy, as well. Thank you very much again.

[@MH-fb5kr]

Why would you leave the broken license plate bolt for the customer to fix? A bit of customer service wouldn’t hurt.

[@francomedri2765]

I have 06 highlander hybrid with 300k and still runs good

[@seanhershey3390]

Just looked at one with 200k this week..my buddy has one with over 300k

[@towhee7472]

I once thought my power steering was busted, but it was just a dead battery that couldn't disengage the locking mechanism anymore :D

[@jeffreysmall8902]

My Honda has 128000 miles on it still runs great

[@towhee7472]

@@jeffreysmall8902 No it doesn't.

[@einfeldt777]

Cats on modern car, yet another reason why I drive a Volvo 1800, no computers, and it is super simple to keep running. 🤗

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

If you want something to transport you from "A" to "B", buy a bike. If you want a CAR, buy a Toyota!

[@JoeFpoc]

Unless you have emissions/inspections i wouldnt even care. I dont own any vehicles with converters anymore, once they fail i just scrap them. Lights would get kinda annoying though

[@lloydrodriguez9997]

Wizard, as a professional shade tree mechanic could you relocate a suitable aftermarket CATs further down the system and get the same results? Cut out the existing CATs replace with pipe and extend O2 sensor wiring?

[@thomasharris5151]

That’s a GREAT question!!!! I hope he answers

[@TaylorMMontgomery]

Oh no a Toyota that needs service!😱 Don't tell Scotty Kilmer! Just get a 94 Celica!

[@stoneyj1a1]

I have a 2010 Highlander with 240K. I hope to hit 300. The exhaust issue is bs. These Toyotas hardly pollute as it is. I cheated the emissions system before so i didn't have to pay 2k for my old Avalons exhaust. The Toyota V6 is awesome.

[@tedbiernacki376]

So this Toyo is a 2005. I'm from Mass they stop doing emissions check after 15 years. I have a 2005 Subaru Legacy with dead bank 1 cats. Too expensive too replace. So I drive around when my CEL on and a flashing cruise control light on , cruise won't work. So your in Kansas. Googled emissions and it said you don't even do emissions check!!! So if this is true why bother replacing them ? So you said they like doing there own stuff, so why not install an 02 extender to make CEL go away. You don't even have emissions test ! Maybe there is a tuner thing that can be done to get rid of the warnings?

[@romulus_]

amazing. just got home yesterday and my dad mentioned he bought a car from my uncle. this exact car in this exact color.

[@garybrunet6346]

I’m not trying to be picky. Why wouldn’t you fix the license plate, as a courtesy?

[@DanStMary]

lose gas cap lights up the Christmas tree 🎄

[@damiensimkins3920]

But the question that was not answered was, why did both cats crap out around 100k miles? The engine might be burning something that is knocking out the cats.

[@travissheehan6082]

Ive found SEVERAL toyotas/lexuses with these codes and it has been a pinhole in the exhaust right before the cat every time lol. Literally weld it up or even slather muffler cement on the hole and it’s fixed.

[@tetleyteabagger-bi4ny]

I don't get it, the customer can do brakes and fix all the other little bits but can't remove an exhaust manifold??? Weak.

[@garyi8608]

If can get quality aftermarket catalytic converters with a lifetime warranty even is probably the best way to go.

[@rgbigdog]

That passenger side engine mount looked very corroded with rust.

[@richardsmith2721]

Why did the cats go bad? Is it an oil burner? It's too bad these didn't get stolen so the insurance could flip the bill. This would've been a lot cheaper if it were the 4 banger. The tires aren't just for concours. Doesn't it put extra were on the drivetrain of the AWD system to have an unmatched set? Tires are cheaper than drivetrain components. Don't have your parents get a Honda. They might leave the map light on and then ship their car out of state for their mechanic son the fix because of a battery drain issue.

[@DanielJohnson-ec8rk]

I did the job myself and I’m a brick mason. Less than $300 and a day in garage.

[@MikeS42069]

I'm sorry but one piece converter and manifold is one of the dumbest engineering/cost saving decisions I think I've seen.

[@stoneyface]

i own a '05 toyota sienna awd with this engine. it's amazing and with maintenance, very tough. I'm at 220k and rock solid. i can totally attest to that back bank being difficult to work on. totally worth the time and money to keep these beauties rolling.

[@jimv77]

Have you had the engine knock sensor go out yet? My 2004 Sienna and 2000 rx300 had the knock sensor issue…I just avoid high speed and drove in limp mode and suffered the mpg.

[@agostinodibella9939]

This is one reason I would shy away from a front drive V6 engine car.

[@MikeKayK]

What car would you prefer instead? Because I bet that one will have known issues and be less reliable overall. Remember, this V6 has a much better reputation for longevity than the inline-4 that this car also came with. At the end of the day, this car has been rock solid for 18 years and still has plenty of life left. The difficult access to the rear bank is a minor gripe compared with the common issues most other non-V6 FWD cars will have (especially if they're from a brand other than Toyota).

[@agostinodibella9939]

@@MikeKayK I would prefer a 4 cylinder car because they would be easier to service such as spark plugs

[@MikeKayK]

@@agostinodibella9939 Toyota V6 is more reliable than many 4 cylinder cars and they don't need spark plugs til 100k

[@houseofno]

Has nothing to do with it being a front wheel drive or a V6 engine. Has everything to do with it having more than six figure mileage and being an old vehicle. These issues are not unique to either front wheel drive vehicles or even V6 engines.

[@boredom.victim]

the only problem with Highlanders is, THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE

[@DylanL69]

You need to buy converters from toyota for that and they're expensive but better quality then aftermarket

[@WiseGuy02]

I doubt the customer is going to fix the other issues, he cant even fix the plate falling off.

[@ltdees2362]

I would have no problem dropping 2K which would be a drop in the bucket compared to purchasing even a use like vehicle. I'm not into 7 to 8 hundred $ monthly car payments 😛

[@Deekay1958]

Did Toyota anticipate a future problem with Cat Theft?

[@felixbaum48]

Hybrid models often have lots of crazy lights and behaviors as battery health starts to falter. Replacement cells brought mine back to life for another 100k trouble free miles!

[@robmalcolm8042]

Hybrids in a way are just more reliable. Full electric does avoid cattys and other things that break but it’s not there yet but if Toyota improves their electric suvs eventually it’ll be good get. Hybrids transmissions are bulletproof tho

[@evoman44]

I had read of a case of s guy that bought a used Camry hybrid with a bad battery for cheap. Since he had a nack in fixing electrical issues he decided to take the risk. He first tested every cell and found them all in working order. But when tested at the main battery terminals he would get a bad reading. He then discovered it was due to corrosion on some of the battery connectors. After cleaning them up the battery was outputting power normally.

[@felixbaum48]

Score!@@evoman44 Find me one!

[@aesa3628]

Too much rust.. To prevent rust cheaply spray engine oil to the underneath of the car at least twice a year

[@bockerstar]

do it right and fix oil burning issue first... that killed thes cats...

[@WilliamHaisch]

I’m going to guess it’s a grounding issue. It happened to me… 😊

[@thomasgilbert4131]

Excellent video as always. You should bring your dad on the channel and introduce him to everyone. Sounds like he has the time.

[@GreenAppelPie]

$2k isn’t a huge deal. Easily worth it

[@SkaiiV]

joke?

[@TC-cd5sm]

I agree. Considering the vehicle is getting close to 20 years and the only issue is to replace the cats? $2k is cheap for many more years.

[@JohnDoe-zr6bk]

Mh. Compared to electric cars that won't have such parts failing it is a big deal.

[@khalidacosta7133]

@@JohnDoe-zr6bk An eV can easily have a $1 capacitor going faulty as it will do. Doesn't sound so bad until you factor in the $5k cost to replace the controller it came in.. or $2k cost in labour to find the problematic component to replace. Assuming you can because car manufacturers are now GLUING the battery packs into the chassis, making it unreplaceable.

[@seanm3ify]

You Toyota sheeple are so pathetic. I love how you try and justify expensive repairs on these old rust buckets.

[@jhs0108]

My dad had an 03 Sienna with 250k miles on it. At 200k they spent 1500 for a new battery and alternator plus towing. Then at 250k, the catalytic converter died and did the check engine light dance. Of course this happened right before NJ inspection was due and in NJ check engine is automatic failure. Mechanic wanted 3k for the converter and already had charged my dad 600 for replacing o2 sensors that were fine. He bartered it off to some guy who fixed our gutters in exchange for the car.

[@Blakecryderman7244]

@jhs0108 gotta love it when vehicles get their lifespan cut in half by those state car inspections. Those that are under 25 years old. It sounds good on paper, but I’ve heard of countless stories of people getting upselled on things they don’t even need. I mean it sucks how they only care about making a buck. And they claim they do the inspections, because it “reduces” the accidents. But doesn’t seem to me that the car crashes have decreased in the last couple of years in most states. I call BS on that one. Good thing I’m a British Columbia Canadian resident, happy canadians, no inspections to do every year. Don’t like the road salt but I rinse it off my car so I’ll be fine. But I feel bad for you & the people that have been up sold something you don’t need.

[@RetroCaptain]

​@@Blakecryderman7244Ontario used to have it. Had to junk an otherwise perfect running and clean stink free exhaust and efficient 1983 or 84 (I forgot) Volkswagen because a tiny exhaust recirculation pipe had a rust spot and the part was fairly expensive and my mechanic said it wasn't worth it (had a rust spot at the back that concerned him and said it would be expensive as well so junk it. Today it would be peanuts to fix both vs buying anything used or new. Had I kept it i could drive it today.

[@scott9676]

I had some stupid sensor under the engine on my gen 2 fail and the cruise control stopped working in the middle of a trip. Fortunately it just needed an oil change.

[@Brooklyn727]

Should cats be going out on their own, or is indicative of another issue? Engine burning oil or running rich?

[@HammanD152]

2k is cheap to keep these days!

[@adotintheshark4848]

A tiny dab of JB Weld will fix that plate. It'll stay on until you want to take it off.

[@downtheshedwithjason]

big deal, landrover freelander has three lights when you lose a speed sensor, knocks out abs hill decent and traction allinone

[@Jacob1986]

If your gonna charge to fix all this car least you could do is fix that plate for free as a courtesy.

[@trifectaCA]

In California this job is so much more expensive

[@philspear73]

Unless Kansas is an inspection state I wouldn't bother.

[@blaketindle4703]

Are you not gonna do a video on the red 1990 Lotus Esprit?

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Take note environmentalists: clean air costs big time on every vehicle.

[@houseofno]

If you're worried about "costing money" - how about pricing up a tobacco habit such as smoking or chewing tobacco: emphysema, asthma, COPD and lung cancer treatments? Those don't come cheap either. That's the result of breathing in a lifetime of air clogged with carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, both of them byproducts of burning untreated fossil fuels. I might also add that breathing in carbon monoxide KILLS in less than eight minutes. The cost of a funeral isn't cheap either.