Questions, Coffee & Cars

[@OhNoMrBill-yg3dy]

I find this Motormouth channel is consistently fair and unbiased in its reviews... it's also nice when we witness the difference of opinion between Zack & Andrea. Criticism is always constructive and there are frequent references to 3rd party sources like J.D. Power and Consumer Reports. Prospective car buyers should exercise due diligence with comprehensive research from a number of objective automotive resources (which excludes anything on TikTok).

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, we try to be as honest as we can and sometimes that gets us in trouble with the manufacturers but that's okay. We wouldn't have it any other way.

[@marclangman4836]

@@andreaspencer9813like Rivian for an example? Shame they can’t handle a less than glowing review.

[@justinandout]

Well there's no unbiased person under the sun. Yes they're mostly honest and fair, but sometimes you can see the bias - like with the Miata - overhyping that vehicle tbh. Which is fine, but you can't say "they're 100% unbiased". BUT! Because they're a couple and they sometimes have opposite views - it balances it out most of the time.

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@justinandout I am such a fan of Mazda models for their driving dynamics. I love the MX-5 so much that we are buying it. It's fantastic.

[@justinandout]

@@andreaspencer9813 and I see no issues with that, don't get me wrong. I was just addressing the "unbiased" part, because it's impossible to be 100% unbiased. But again - having Zach next to you balances it out, and I like it (like that Alfa Romeo vs Lexus IS)

[@hereigoagain5050]

Andrea & Zack are pretty well calibrated and give consistent, honest reviews. The good news is that cars have gotten extremely good. Most "negative" comments are more about trade-offs than deal breakers.

[@Thorgrimn]

I have always appreciated your honesty and down to earth approach and attitude. When my friends come to me for vehicle advice, I give them a short list then I link your videos to them.

[@mikequinn9783]

Hi Zack and Andrea. Try using a VPN set for a US location and a Chevy USA build should be no problem. Just tried and it and it worked for me.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you for the tip!

[@joeykramer7282]

You guys are the best in the automotive review business

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for the support!

[@citibear57]

💯

[@papashuk26]

Traveling for work always sounds so romantic to those who don’t actually have to travel for work😂. Keep up the strong reviews!

[@Motormouth...]

So true!

[@2driverpls652]

I was on 50% global travel for 10 yrs. The “romance” disappeared quickly. My territory went from Malaysia to Germany.

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@2driverpls652 Wow, that's a lot of travel too.

[@alsheremeta]

Air travel for vacations isn't any better...

[@alsheremeta]

Air travel for vacations isn't any better.....

[@rootbeer8994]

When I lived in Yellowknife, Porsche would send their vehicles up during March of each year to test them in the cold. They also would setup a little track on one of the many lakes too. It was pretty cool to see them around.

[@donmcdaniels7855]

Zack & Andrea your efforts of the travel & time shows in your reviews and builds trust with subscribers. I always watch your reviews .

[@russellvoth5161]

Great job explaining about brands influencing your reports , traveling gets a little bit long and headaching at times but driving new models and giving us your really opinion is priceless to me and other viewers . Keep up the great work and safe travels Andrea and Zack.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much!

[@jonclassical2024]

Zack looks terrified in the passengers seat of the Raptor! Lol

[@PS-js9oh]

Fer safeties sake ....they should be wearin crash helmets for Q - C - Cz⛑

[@davidhypes5228]

Hi Andrea and Zack. Yes, we in the US can build cars on the Chevy website. An LT with Midnight package is $43,180 for FWD and $45,180 for AWD. Love your show!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks so much for this. I've got to figure this out because I would like access.

[@dionb5174]

Maybe you should do a video on a day in the life of where you do a video on what happens on a trip when you travel. To show people what happens when you travel. You guys are great!!!!! Keep it up!!

[@ianjay5301]

I did an amazing BMW driving school in Austria where there was a special circuit with turntables, flooded sections and lots of hilly corners. If you made a mistake, your car went off into that special gravel that stops you right quick, yessirree. They could shut the ABS off, so you could see what happens when you just slam on the brakes and hold on until the car stops spinning. It was about the most fun I ever had in a single day (although later in the trip, four laps of the Nurburgring was pretty special). It sure was hard to come back to Toronto after touring southern Germany where just driving on normal roads was so much fun.

[@c0d3r7007]

I did the PECLA driving experience a few years ago. It was, in a word, unbelievable. My assigned car was a red 911 Targa. My "class" had about 6 people. We did a bunch of drills to see how well we could recover the car in different extreme situations (tight turns, purposely throwing the back end around, wet pavement). My brother-in-law and I ended up on the track portion with me chasing him and the instructor with me yelling at me to brake later in the turns to catch him, but I was scared out of my mind! He really pushed me to push the car - and we learned that my self-preservation mode kicked before what the 911 could handle. It. Was. Awesome.

[@brianb7844]

Andrea spot on with the Giulia. Owned that exact configuration. Now have a 23 Giulia Quad.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Fabulous sedan, enjoy it!

[@brianb7844]

@@andreaspencer9813 Thank you

[@joebruhin2098]

Yes, Ravi 4 hybrid is very good for function but driving one is not much satisfaction...I bought the 2024 CX5 signature and satisfied.

[@andreaspencer9813]

The CX-5 is definitely more fun!

[@joebruhin2098]

@@andreaspencer9813 why have ok cheese when you can have good cheese...i drove both, the Mazda is much more quiet also and anyone who enjoys driving will buy the Mazda....Yes, the practical side of me wanted the Toyota but no enjoyment there.

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@joebruhin2098 There's no comparison between the RAV4 and CX-5 when it comes to handling, the CX-5 is terrific. However, the CX-5 doesn't work for everyone, the rear seat is small and it doesn't offer the cargo space the RAV4 has. Plus no hybrid option. While it works for some, it doesn't work for others.

[@AdrianO.]

I'm working out, and I laughed so hard mid set when you said, "what are they smoking" 😂.

[@AlDo-l5x]

Porches Macan and BMW X3 are my 2 favorite, but I went with X3 for more cargo space. We could fit 4 full size luggage and 2 carry-on in the X3 with no problem. For the sedan I agree with Andrea. Reliability is important, but it’s not my only concern. I would pick the Giulia. If it’s just simply going point A to point B, I’d just get a Corolla or Civic. But I also want something that I enjoy every time I get into the vehicle. I want to enjoy the styling, the driving dynamics, the performance, and comfort, not just a boring machine. Stelvio is my next one. I’m leaning more and more towards that one. Alfa’s unreliability is way overrated. I love your shows and watch most of them. I think you guys are fair and honest. Please keep doing what you’re doing. We watch reviews and do our own research when time comes for a new vehicle, or just enjoy watching different vehicles. Those that don’t have do their own due diligence and have their own thoughts and rely strictly on youtubers tend to trash people like you, and listen to Scott Kilmer.

[@sayphinlim4238]

I ordered a 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited trim 8 seat model, it's new in Canada for 2025 model year. I think that's the perfect 3 row SUV.

[@bradbates2339]

Just to echo some of the comments here ... truly enjoy your channel and info you provide! Other channels take up a lot of your time for a limited amount of useful content.

[@JimAllder11]

Thanks again to both of you. Sheer joy to watch these things.

[@citibear57]

I rented a 2024 Nissan Rogue for a three-day weekend and absolutely loved the vehicle. I'm not in the market for a new vehicle right now, but the Rogue would be very high on my list of choices.

[@jben235]

We would have bought a CRV but the seat belt clip on the seat digs into my hip and the seats were uncomfortable for larger butts. Alll other vehicles we test drove were fine including the Toyota RAV4.

[@Ryan2Bhonest]

I can’t wait to see your drive videos for the Nissan kicks and Kia k4!!!!!! You know what looks cool, is the Kia k4 hatch!! Wonder when that’s coming ! Love your videos !!❤🎉

[@brumalerie]

“Macan!” mic drop 💯 correct answer homie ;)

[@justinandout]

X3 would be wiser choice

[@AdamOnder]

The build and price for the Traverse works for me who lives in the US.

[@-kt6dq]

Same here.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Good to know, thank you!

[@Fabulousprofound168]

We Canadians are getting geoblocked from accessing the US website without going through a VPN 🤬

[@stickbrick8219]

Resale on a Honda or Toyota will always have better resale versus an American comparable……

[@leerosky]

Mitsubishi used to do super good in the Puerto Rico market. My family has purchased many models from them, especially Monteros, Mirage LS Coupe( known there as the Technica ) super popular car, and the Lancer. My dad still owns his 2005 Lancer 5 speed manual he purchased new. And my aunt still owns her 2001 Montero Dakar Edition ( probably a Puerto Rican market only edition ) that she also purchased new. Those three vehicles I just mention were huge sellers for Mitsubishi. Sadly, Mitsubishi has lost its momentum in the car business.

[@55stevieray]

We, the viewers, see your finished review that took hours of work to put together.

[@bigdaddy5150sh71]

I can't tell ya how much I enjoy your content. ❤

[@andreaspencer9813]

That's great to hear, thank you!

[@grantboucher9342]

i bought a rav4 hybrid because zack recommended but the wife has an 2011 rvr with 100 k and never had problems it is a great car for what it is cheap and reliable

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

The problem with hybrids is that it is currently too expensive to insure in the U.S. The guys over at Car Confection new Camry XSE hybrid cost more to insure than their BMW 3-Series plug-in hybrid. It's a head scratcher. A Camry costs more to insure than a BMW. Even they couldn't believe it! My sister, who is also an agent for State Farm insurance, wrote many new insurance for hybrid vehicles and saw a significant rate increase than ICE vehicles. Just to think you're purchasing a hybrid to save money on gas, but have to turn around and pay a premium for insurance. Crazy times we're living in.

[@johnny1771]

Insurance for the Camry is more expensive due to it being more popular and therefore they are stolen a lot more than a BMW 3

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

@@johnny1771 That's the case in Canada. Not so much in the U.S. Unfortunately, it's the Korean twins that get stolen without the push to start.

[@1717jbs]

Always good! Thanks.

[@josephpanozzo4815]

I think the RVR is named the Outlander Sport in the U.S.

[@azerogliev6520]

I already posted but no one noticed. There’s a fix for grand Highlander and TX Lexus airbag. Stop sale is going to be lifted in mid October and production restarts end of October. But no one reads my message

[@andreaspencer9813]

Yes we are aware of this Automotive news reported it.

[@r3sp3ctall]

This was your best show imo. Keep up the great work.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you! 🙏

[@THEREALTJP]

I'm surprised no one's reviewing the new Kia K4...I see them at the Kia Dealerships already. I'm definitely waiting on the Hatchback version 🔥

[@andreaspencer9813]

We are at the beginning of October.

[@THEREALTJP]

@@andreaspencer9813 can't wait!!

[@gonebyrv9748]

I just went to the Chevrolet site (3:14 PM EST in the US) and I was able to configure the Traverse.

[@andreaspencer9813]

I guess it's because we are in Canada.

[@uxb2001]

"the Glamour of Travel"!

[@victorscsu]

Them saying "Rav 4" and "Civic" at the same time brought me more serotonin than a Moo Deng video.

[@jg6579]

(THIS VIDEO ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED ME!) When Andrea picked the Alfa Romeo Giulia it reminded me of a video I saw the other day from a KZbin channel called "Rev Nation". This guy walked into an Alfa Romeo/Fiat dealership in the middle of the day to test drive the Giulia and the dealership was abandoned. He literally walked onto the dealership floor with all the lights on, then proceeded to walk through the whole building to find a salesmen and the place was completely deserted but obviously unlocked cause he walked right in. Totally bizarre!

[@robertduklus6555]

Happy my car is numero uno brand in reliability. I also have 9+yo hyundai and its been very reliable.

[@dgrGR61]

I already bought a car, but I still watch your videos.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, we appreciate that!

[@dgrGR61]

@@andreaspencer9813 2024 Subaru Forester Premium

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@dgrGR61 Great choice, I hope you are enjoying it.

[@johndean4468]

An update on the Grand Highlander. Toyota now has a plan to fix consumers' vehicles and restart their idled production in Indiana by the end of October, Kent Rice, group vice president of Toyota Motor North America's quality division, told Automotive News. Toyota has redesigned the lengthy curtain shield airbags on the driver and passenger sides, beginning with consumer-owned vehicles and those in dealer stock. Rice said consumers should begin receiving notifications in October to schedule their repair appointments.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Yes we saw this as well.

[@bohunk1344]

Thank you so much reading my question regarding nissan. After watching alot of utube reviews you can easily figure out who's opinions jive with my own.. living in Winnipeg mb I like your reviews cause we Canadians are are legit.😂 I really don't have any dislike of nissan but I think their over use of the cvt hurts the brand.. good cars.. but never the best in any class they compete in.

[@andreaspencer9813]

You are very welcome. Unfortunately, it's tough to get away from the past, Nissan had a lot of problems with their CVT. Some just don't forget which is understandable if you had a problem. Their vehicles have improved greatly but do have reliability issues at times.

[@davidevans2585]

Talking about Nissan. I just bought a 2024 pathfinder with all the bells and whistles. I hadn’t looked at Nissan for years but It’s so well built and a great cruiser with plenty of power.

[@saiya25]

My neighbor just replaced his older RVR for a newer one, he has a toyota rav4 too. I asked him why the RVR, he told me it is built like a tank, cheap to maintain and no hussle compare to everything new on the market, i asked why not another toyota, he told me he had more issues with the rav4. My brother has a 2009 lancer and he said the exact same thing, built like a tank.

[@guyhickey3343]

Honda vs Chevy?😂..big three for years have been going after cheaper sticker but the younger generation is much smarter with their money and that’s why the big three is struggling for the past ten years…my two pennies..

[@peterw6692]

If you use a vpn mimicking being in the USA it should work. Even using a trial to test.

[@CalgaryGuy71]

Andrea, can you please tell Steven B (Toyota) to stock the Canadian dealerships? I hear there are dealers in the US that are full up.

[@ytj22]

This ☝️

[@CalgaryGuy71]

@@ytj22 Better yet, let us order directly from the website and avoid the stealerships.

[@ytj22]

@@CalgaryGuy71 I suppose you'd have to take that one up with the government?

[@BhutJolokias]

Thanks for all you guys do. I just bought my wife a Hyundai Santa Fe, AWD, Hybrid, Calligraphy thanks to your review. It's an amazing vehicle and well worth the money we spent. It's not perfect, but it is awesome.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Congratulations, so glad our review was helpful.

[@tocreatee3585]

Hyundai、💀💀💀

[@stuntmonkey00]

Paid reviews: if you ever want to see what a truly not paid review is, that would be what Regular Car Reviews does. They are almost never invited to press events and and almost never have embargo-day vehicles because they are belligerently brand-unfriendly with their humour. Since they never get a hot-off the presses car, the odd times they are featuring a new-ish vehicle the different in IDGAF between them and a channel that relies on being on the invitation list is huge.

[@IStink3]

Well said. Even Motormouth is suspect as they go to these early access events. My guess is most reviewers go easy on the brand during the initial sneak peak events as they all sound so complimentary about the cars they are seeing. They just want to be invited to the next one.

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@IStink3 We just want to access the new vehicles first so we can share our reviews with our audience. If you don't go on the trips, you don't drive the new vehicles first and you wait until they arrive in Vancouver. I would be quite happy not to travel if we could get the vehicles right away. We are still waiting on the Civic Hybrid to arrive in Vancouver, we are one of the last to drive it because we didn't go on the drive event. Our viewers continually ask when are we going to drive the new Civic Hybrid. So we wait.....

[@skipperbill84]

Here are my choices Can you tell I like PHEVs 😀 Also I called a toyota dealer and they said they could get a hybrid Rav4 more quickly than even a gas model because Toyota has allocated more units to Canada, any truth to that? Non-luxury compact SUV: Rav4 Hybrid (Prime) Non-luxury compact car: Civic luxury compact SUV: RX450h+ plug-in hybrid (BMW X3 is a close second) luxury compact car: Volvo V60 Recharge

[@JohnMcCambridge-n6m]

The USA website for Chevrolet build Traverse works from a US based internet service.

[@roncaron-l1r]

Hi Andrea and Zack love that Traverse good video ( Ty Ron

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you Ron!

[@remiguertin6474]

I buy my cars and give my female neighbors advice based on your segments, le Guide de l'auto from Québec and Consumer Reports. Then I can make an informed decision. Results are an Acura RDX (me) and a Mazda CX5 Turbo (wife) sitting in our garage. My neighbour bought a Subaru Crosstreck based on my recommendation, she is very happy!

[@Motormouth...]

Wow, thanks for this!

[@michaelgarvin8621]

Again guys, honest and trusting reviews. Keep up the GREAT work!! 👍👍👏

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks very much!

[@THEREALTJP]

Mitsubishi should be Nissans 2nd brand... like how Hyundai & Kia are... that'll be kinda cool

[@philipf2705]

I think that Mitsubishi's success during Covid in Canada was because they were the only Japanese brand with inventory to sell

[@Outsider.Reviews]

Exactly 💯. There are reviewers and then there are influencers. From my experience, manufacturers are extremely careful about telling reviewers what to say... They will provide us with information packages but never dare tell us what we should say. Influencers are on payroll... They are like salesmen essentially

[@grantboucher9342]

if i had a trip and meals to a faraway country i would give good reviews even to hyundai and kia

[@cardiogirl798]

I did this in Austria at Zell am See in my Porsche 911 sc4 It was fabulous

[@RyanRusich]

Zackie-poo caught a cold. 😢

[@ignaughtglautz2608]

Luxury compact SUV, LINCOLN CORSAIR GRAND TOURING

[@Dustybroome]

I am in California and I am able to use the custom build options on the USA Chevy's site.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, we'll have to sort this out, not sure why Canadians can't build anything.

[@kcpncfs9234]

had a similar question about Mitsubishi motors, what keeps them making vehicles...

[@Fabulousprofound168]

They have a larger market outside of North America, but those vehicles are designed for asean markets and are older platforms, too small or lack drivetrains suitable for here.

[@Motormouth...]

They have record sales in Canada.

[@cardiogirl798]

I love ❤️ Honda especially Passport and Ridgeline Best drives ever

[@stanmisiak5634]

I'm in the US and I was able to build a vehicle on the Chevrolet site

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for letting us know.

[@MichaelAllen-td1uu]

I would bet Toyota has the best media events

[@Snafu2346]

The houston Dealership wants $75,000 for a Rav 4 Prime at Autonation.

[@alsheremeta]

$75,000 USD??? A person would have to to be crazy to pay that much....

[@TheKDHK]

Pick non luxury Subcompact SUV ( 3,2,1….) what’s your pick ??

[@magnoliap5824]

2025 Nissan Kicks.

[@calebwany8422]

CX30?

[@alsheremeta]

I ordered a 2024 Venza while I still could, I wanted to go back to Japanese built, RAV4 Hybrid would have been my second choice. Plus you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a RAV4...

[@magnoliap5824]

@@alsheremeta that’s a compact SUV actually. lol

[@Fantasia5417]

Hey Zach & Andrea, I always enjoy watching your videos. 😊 I've heard that Chevy is releasing a 2025 Bel Air, in the "Classic '57" style. Am I excited? Absolutely!!! Have you heard about them? Do you know if they'll be available in Canada? (please say, yes) Thank you!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Hi there, we haven't heard much about this, but it sure would be cool.

[@altisamuels8694]

People were saying the same thing about you guys when you praising and going on about how great the genesis GV 80 was going to be,it turned out to be very unreliable. Now you are bashing other brands for unreliability but not your South Korean brands

[@andreaspencer9813]

I guess you don't watch all our videos. Your statement just isn't true.

[@Richardak600]

So if you can't get a Rav 4 then why pick it.

[@kevinn1158]

KZbin Tesla reviewers get paid. For years they would get money from Tesla to sell their discount codes. Offer them money to convince people to take their discounts code and buy their cars.... yah that's a pay off. Why do you think all of these people gushed over and over and over about their Model 3s and Ys?

[@NEXCUSX]

Mitsubishi killed the EVO they are dead to me :P

[@Daytripper58]

Andrea needs to tell us how she's got those guns.

[@owenmcdonald5922]

I can access Chevy build and buy from here in the UK. Try another device without cookie history. Travelling for work is not glamorous. House to airport. Airport to meeting and reverse at the end of the day. No sightseeing no going out on the town.

[@S.L.S-407]

The very first question, a Honda vs a Chevy and no mention of RELIABILITY ⁉Who cares if the Chevy offers more features, if the vehicle is in the shop constantly costing you a fortune ❓

[@gregkramer5588]

The reliability is very similar

[@jf8534]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂​@@gregkramer5588

[@tomdrummy4984]

Andrea ! 💪 💪 🙂

[@LouisHansell]

Use a vpn based in US

[@lloydzufelt7514]

But Zach who gives you your paycheck??

[@danmayberry1185]

I'm thinking Andrea.

[@lgbunbury]

Do the companies not pay to bring you to test drive events and host dinners etc while you are there? Isn’t that compensation??? I love your reviews but you have to be transparent…

[@ddjjss]

Come on now, if you say anything too bad about a vehicle, that manufacturer would stop letting you test their vehicles. Do that a few times, and you’re out of business. I always take anyone’s reviews with a grain of salt.

[@stephkent2736]

SavageGeese might be one of the few respectable / honest reviewers left.

[@LennyBriscoe88]

They are nothing more than a marketing tool for the manufacturers.

[@ddjjss]

@@stephkent2736 thanks. I looked at them and subscribed.

[@IStink3]

The last honda event when they unveiled the civic hybrid was hilarious to me. Likely watched 10 different reviewers first impressions and everyone super glowing and pretty much saying the same thing.

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@IStink3 The Civic is a great car, we haven't had a chance to drive the hybrid yet, waiting for it to arrive in Vancouver as we didn't go to the drive event. If you don't go to the events you wait for the vehicle to arrive at home.

[@dollyandlouismartinez6450]

Most viewers are probably from US. Give us prices in dollars as well as Canadian.

[@backnu]

I don't trust reviews anymore. Too many paid wins and trophies handed out.

[@rampar77]

The person who wanted to compare CRV with a Chevy was stupid. Honda buyers didn't care about non sense gadgets. hevy is worst than Ram trucks. JD Powers is paid by Detroit and they only tracked new cars. Consumer Report is more reliable for long term reliabilty. Hyundai and Kia are way down on the bootom becaus eof engine and other major components. I think Andrea is more concerned with how a car drive rather than relibility. I cod afford to buy any car but I only buy Lexus.

[@Motormouth...]

Proof about JD Power please?

[@magnoliap5824]

No consumer reports is now biased toward brands/vehicles with better MPG’s.

[@ferenckaposvari8337]

Government influence reviews. Channels become government propaganda channel. Push EV agenda. Talking about honesty. Never ever hear review channels say if you buy a three cylinder engine car, maybe you will change engines every 2-3 years. So not really honest is it? Let push the brand and push people to financial debt.

[@stephkent2736]

Reviewers are far more focused on the here and now. It's one of the big reasons why I respect SavageGeese so much when he mentions cars that are "lease machines only" and nothing he'd want to be stuck with long term, like an Audi A8 or a BMW 7 Series.

[@magnoliap5824]

Government? Please.

[@vlogospheer]

CIVICs are overpriced !!!