Questions, Coffee & Cars #47 // When did you know you were a gearhead?

This is a Motormouth couple car video answering your questions from Instagram, like: I work from home, should I get a Tesla? Will you get GM SUVs to drive? Should I be worried about Audi reliability? When did you become a gearhead? Toyota Grand Highlander, Volkswagen Atlas or Mazda CX-90? What is happening with the Mercedes-Benz A Class cars? Should I buy a 2023 Mercedes GLC at a discount or get a 2024 model? When will you get the Lincoln Nautilus to drive?
Andrea Instagram / motormouth_andrea
Zack Instagram / motormouth_auto

[@sammyt3514]

Love the fact that you're giving your opinions straight without any spin to ingratiate yourselves with car manufacturers and are not shy about giving critiques where they may apply. I don't think I've seen any other automotive youtubers critique the cars they test quite to the same extent, which is a testament to how popular you've become so much so that car manufacturers you critique keep sending you more cars to test and inviting you to events. Keep up the great work!

[@timphillips4147]

Wow 47, these shows are just whizzing by, always great content both 🎉

[@ericsoumah7510]

Hi guys, love your show, I probably became a gearhed at 8 years old, my Dad had a textile factory on the Metropolitan in Montreal and I sat for hours watching the cars go by and name them all. Talk about learning the best way❤❤❤

[@paco728]

Hi Andrea and Zack, Love your videos! I too share your enthusiasm for manual transmissions and your video got me reminiscing. I've had five over the years. The first was a 1969 Opel GT 4 speed, followed by a 1973 Mazda RX-2 with the rotary engine, 4 speed and believe it or not, a manual choke. Then I went Honda with a 1977 Accord hatchback 4 speed, 1982 Accord Hatchback 4 speed and lastly (and I still have it) a 1993 Honda Del Sol Si with a 5 speed. Loved them all!

[@danhall3450]

There are days I still miss my Del Sol -- all three of them!

[@billurban1581]

Paco, quite a list, but I’m old, I go way back to a 3 pedal ‘65 Volvo 544 (how I wish I had that one back). And today, the 3 pedal ‘98 V70 bought new still rates a place in the garage after 25 years. And more manuals: a Cad powered ‘40 Ford with a LaSalle three speed, ‘65 and two ‘67 Corvettes, an Olds 442, a ‘73 Volvo 140, 1980 Mazda 626 hatchback, and a ‘95 Dakota (@ 285,000 miles, original clutch). I’ve also rowed my share of Roadrangers.

[@christophercheek8464]

Great episode! Love the banter. The trip down memory lane was cool. If that yellow is the color of your new GTI, love it? Keep up the great work! Cheers.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Yes we went with Pomelo Yellow!

[@LordDelCasa]

I just love these QCC segments. Love seeing Zack and Andrea together it makes me smile.

[@craigo2142]

Love the trips down memory lane. I would love to be able to get a Golf since not really interested in the GTI. I do think they look great!

[@randyfine4535]

I have bought multiple cars in the last week of December and have always received HUGE discounts since no one is in the store and the end of the year. Best week of the year to buy a car

[@storey13]

I recently had a Tacoma as a rental. I agree Andrea! It was the most uncomfortable vehicle I've ever sat in!

[@kellingtonlink956]

I cannot think of a memory that doesn’t involve something about the car industry (Drive-Ins, old A&Ws, road trips with friends, fixing/helping others, auto shows, family vacations and even stealing)… especially on those days that I’ve be stuck on a city bus! I’ve been blessed to have both family involved (upper administrative management, Ontario’s largest Bailiff company and mechanics) and to have worked in almost every end of the industry (licensed app. mechanic, factory worker, a automotive marketing degree, minor journalism (newspaper), lot boy, detailer, rust proofing, AVIS and ending as a private contractor at Montréal’s airport). I even have a vast collection of magazines and enough books that would rival almost any library. I absolutely love the entire industry, especially the economic end. My Wife??? She drives (and loves) a loaded Jetta. It is black. That is all she knows… literally. So my advice to that first question (lady and toddler with that 2016 VW Jetta)… just keep it. Do not complicate your life and finances with the added burden (always plugging it in!) and expenses of a new(er) hybrid or electric car, unless you really really need one (fat/taller child, growing family, dogs, hoarder). There certainly are better things in life to spend your hard earned money on. A paid off and trouble free VW certainly is not a bad position to be in, besides nobody at her child’s daycare (or the child) probably won’t even notice. I suggest waiting it out, at least for the next little while (interest rates, non-negotiable prices and additional expenses (charging unit or fees)). Thanks for the video.

[@kellingtonlink956]

If she has money to burn get an Audi e-tron Sportback.

[@billurban1581]

Kellington, much good advice and info, but plugging in or unplugging my PHEV takes 5 sec, hardly a burden. And I’m not burdened with too frequent trips to the gas station. Over the last 13 months, 11,500 miles, I’ve topped off the tank 15 times with an average of 7.4 gallons. And with your vast experience, you obviously know the importance of that new car smell :^]

[@WalterTheCat01]

On the gearhead theme, I started with Carlife in the late sixties trying to figure how an ICE worked. Moved to Car and Driver before it bacame Truck and Driver. Watched Motoring on TSN and now you are my favorite auto TV show. Am now using Ytube to figure out how a hybrid works so I remain a gearhead. Great show, keep it up. Al

[@MarkM58]

I am 65 years old and have owned a lot of cars over the years. My most favorite car was a bright red 1992 VW GTI. It was so much fun to drive.

[@Motormouth...]

I had a 92 GTI too!

[@sabrinakingsley798]

​@@Motormouth...Thanks for mentioning the model y for some thing 😊

[@Scotty_B123]

My first car was a diesel Rabbit!! I learned to drive with that car and it was a manual. That car got amazing gas mileage.

[@pandabear8142]

Same here👍

[@stefanconstantinescu1576]

I used to have Toyota Corolla Verso and Yaris. Great great realiability, and consumption but no fun to drive though Now I have a Model Y - absolutly lovely to drive

[@foxlake6750]

We compared a RAV4 hybrid to a Model Y, the dimensions are similar. Even with rebates the Model Y is $11,000 more, the difference in energy costs based on our mileage is about $1,000 more a year for the RAV4, including an oil change. We went with the RAV4 hybrid, it has unlimited range, low depreciation and great reliability.

[@Aegisx5]

But at the expense of much worse performance and technology. So it depends where your priorities are.

[@cbatiau2528]

Better yet: RAV4 Prime

[@jsfbay1]

I've been a gearhead since I saw a purple 1969 Lamborghini Mura as a sophomore in high school. Bought a 1965 GTO when I was a Junior. But it's been 50 years since I owned that car and I'm dying to get a new quick vehicle.

[@FromThePrairies]

I hope you do a review on your own GTI when it finally arrives!

[@andreaspencer9813]

We will!

[@gregp.7148]

‘imyashbhatt’, just get the Tesla Model Y if that’s what you feel like having and clearly have the means to do it. You’ll feel great that you’re no longer emitting harmful fumes during your short (and long) trips! And way less maintenance.

[@stefanconstantinescu1576]

You were so Lovely , energetic and funny toghether this episode❤

[@gregkramer5588]

Hi Zack and Andrea! I am thinking PHEV for the first gentleman. My friend Eric switched from a Y to a S60 recharge and is very happy now he said the ride and handling are both way better. Toyota and Hyundai/Kia have a nice selection as you know. BTW My dad bought a Blazer EV this past Monday. He likes it so far! Gear head from early teens. Grew up on a dairy farm.

[@billurban1581]

Greg, my 2023 S60 recharge is 13 months old, 11,500 miles, 110 gallons, 104 miles per gallon. The 41 mile battery easily propels the car 70% of the time but when called on the 455 hp makes this car the ultimate sleeper (0-60 in 4.1, CAR AND DRIVER). There is something seriously wrong with the way mpg estimates are calculated for these PHEVs. And while Zack talked (2:20) about preconditioning EV’s on a cold morning. I do the same thing in this PHEV (cool it down on a warm morning too).

[@Brian-ug3el]

When we had a kid, we brought a Jetta GLI. It was great. Like they said, if you don’t need the money, do what you want . I’d rather drive a Jetta than a Y or Rav 4.

[@lancemontes]

Best car review segment!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you so much!

[@bryanschairer4375]

As a kids we’d always wait for September. ALL of the new models came out at once. Headed to the local dealerships and scouted out the back lots a few weeks before the debut to get our first looks.

[@matthewj8640]

There are a ton of Volvos in the bottom of Halifax harbour too lol

[@pedrocatalan9814]

lol. Great video. Love the banter. Ps. Nothing better than a TACO.

[@billurban1581]

Good work, you too, another entertaining episode. By the way, speaking of transmissions, we have a transmission repair shop down here in Pennsylvania owned by two brothers, Otto and Emanuel.

[@danhoussar7325]

I forgot we also as kids would look at tail lights for years when you mentioned that. Always a great show very much enjoy!

[@adventureswithpete]

I think the both waggon Teague one has the worst seats…… maybe you should do a top 10 top five most comfortable cars😃

[@mattie3595]

Great channel….. On the Jetta/Tesla question- I would go with the hybrid. Macro economic trend tells that pure EV vehicle trade-in values down the road may be close to zero. So build that into your purchase decision.

[@jsfbay1]

Wow, that color of yellow on the GTI you showed at the end is excellent! I'd buy one of those just to get that yellow! Hope the GTI comes soon 🙂

[@danhall3450]

I have multiple friends with Q5s that are 5-10 yrs old, none have had major issues for the 1st 100,000 miles. I agree about it being overkill for the lady looking at a Tesla Y to tote her toddler. If she wants the wow and has the means, why not. But practically speaking a Nissan Leaf or Kia Niro (HEV, PHEV, or EV) would fit the bill nicely.

[@lenimbery7038]

Maybe one of you could go to your previous commitment and the other one could go to the Blazer event?

[@roncaron-l1r]

Wow what good team love it Kapuskasing TY Ron

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for watching Ron!

[@gregkramer5588]

LOL, a little rough around the edges 🙂

[@uxb2001]

Saw 8 Ford Mustang Mach Es on my local Ford Dealers lot today!

[@mikev3999]

My first car (hand-me-down) was a Rabbit diesel. Easily surpassed 400,000kms but then I drove it into the ground one summer driving as a courier. After that it was all Hondas and now BMWs. But have never drvien a car with that many clicks on it since the VW (though I came close with my '97 CR-V... too bad it got T-Boned... my favroutite vehicle I owned before my current '20 M340). ).

[@Motormouth...]

Funny, I used my Rabbit as a courier!

[@mikev3999]

@@Motormouth... what a coincidence. This was here in Kingston, Ontario (you were here a couple of years back with Nissan... Pathfinder maybe 🤷) but when I was driving the Rabbit it was... 35 years ago!

[@katietatey]

We get to go for a test drive when you get the new VW, right? I bet that is going to be a really fun car to drive. :)

[@michaelhogen6040]

Well, let’s see. I’ve owned 5 Subaru’s, 3 Chevy’s, 2 VW’s, a Ford Custom, a Renault Dauphine, an AMC Hornet, an Acura Integra, a Volvo and a Corvette. Might be a gearhead.

[@wetzel82]

Hey guys, Great video as always, almost at 50!, You mention the CX-90 having a laggy transmission. I find that to be the case on my Mothers 2021 Kia sorento with the 8 speed auto as well. Did you feel the same about the sorento when it was first redesigned/is it better in 2023?

[@jsfbay1]

Hopefully by the time the CX-70 shows up, they will have fixed the transmission. Hopefully it's only software so that CX-90 owners can get an update. My worry is that it's hardware (are automatic transmissions still hydraulic? I personally think the 48 volt pancake motor was undersized, and if they up the HP of that motor, it will help smooth out the lag and jerkiness.)

[@billurban1581]

On most automatic transmissions there’s a way to select your gears, often times a button on the side of the shifter. It’s not that big a deal, a brief hint of a manual transmission.

[@georgejong]

Great shows , do you offer a table of contents for all your shows. Including your “Questions, Coffee & Cars”?

[@KimKirchner-i6j]

You guys are funny!

[@chriscollinsradio]

Lincoln is just a high end Ford, based off of Ford SUV's. Ford is in a quality spiral. Lincoln probably is too, but Lincoln sells less and doesn't get reported as much.

[@robertt9342]

Lexus is just a high end Toyota, Cadillac is just a high end chev, Audi is just a high end vw, where was I going with this…?

[@10OF9OFBORG]

You are great and funny! I completely forgot about VW van and it was the worst vehicle I ever see. Thanks for answering my question and interesting answer. Have an awesome day Andrea! ☕️☕️

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for the question and of course for always watching.

[@10OF9OFBORG]

@@andreaspencer9813 You’re a very welcome Andrea! ☕️☕️

[@gs98999]

Gasoline is as cheap as 50 cents per liter in USA now. Only natural that EV demand is dropping.

[@robertt9342]

Isn’t it just under a dollar per litre.

[@frankkeel8410]

Keep the jetty they are excellent long jevy vehicles.

[@thomobrien1854]

Honda Pilot longterm? Timing belt on the V6… ick!!

[@svenhodaka9145]

Just have the timing belt and spark plugs changed each 150,000 kms and do the regular oil changes. It’ll last and be reliable too.

[@thomobrien1854]

@@svenhodaka9145 it’s costly to change the timing belt in those engines. If the belt were to break, you have big time issues as well (water pump etc.) … all the competitive vehicles in this class have chain driven engines. All of Honda’s other motors are chain driven as well. Honda just never spent the money to update that 3.5 litre motor to a timing chain. It will be obsolete very soon anyway (3.5)

[@svenhodaka9145]

@@thomobrien1854 Yes, an interference engine doesn’t tolerate a broken timing belt very well! That’s the challenge deciding how long you want to run the belt before replacement. Timing chains. How many kms will they last 300,000+ ?

[@cbatiau2528]

The first question was vague regarding “our weekends are more fun”, and the response to that key part of the first question was rather absent … if they stay within a hundred miles of home on weekends, BEVs are the logical answer…. No, keeping the Jetta isn’t the answer; listen to what the questioner is saying!

[@sophaman9193]

You guys talking about you owned a audi for 4 years no problem at all 4 years is nothing how about me i owned 2009 matrix 2.4 I only changed 1 battery in 14 years ok this is reliable thanks for your video take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@midlifemom5829]

I know Zack highly recommends leasing electric, but what about buying used hybrid (due to budget)?

[@andreaspencer9813]

With any used vehicle, get it thoroughly checked out before buying, hybrid or gas model.

[@jsfbay1]

With Toyota gouging for hybrids, the Model Y might be cheaper!

[@kevinn1158]

Model Y is going to get a redesign in 2024. I wouldn't buy the Model Y now. Then again, the present inventory Model Y AWD is 64k. And strangely nobody seems willing to compete with them. ie nobody is dropping the price on the ID4, XC40, Polestar 2, EV6, Ioniq 5/6.... Ford GM? They seem out to lunch.

[@avvv6245]

The amount of Teslas in California is crazy. I see more of them any other car

[@johncarlostan2682]

can someone tell me what car is zack and andrea riding in the video

[@bobweaver7112]

Kind of off-topic, but I couldn't find a more appropriate place to post this: do I detect a bias against hybrids? My current hybrid, a 2020 Escape Titanium Hybrid, gets almost twice the gas mileage as my previous car, and has a 550+ mile range on one tank of gas. For some of us (I live in Southern California) who like to take longer trips (Northern California, Las Vegas, Colorado and the Mountain West) we have absolutely no range anxiety. We don't have to worry about some technological breakthrough in battery technology making our EV semi-obsolete or worry about finding an functioning charging station, even in urban areas. Also, I get the impression that the electricity to charge their EV is free. Bottom line: like lunch, there is no truly free electricity. Like your reviews and coffee with cars.

[@Motormouth...]

Exactly the opposite, we are huge hybrid fans

[@srmashwani]

The person who asked 3 row SUV question, they said Grand Highlander GAS but you keep praising hybrid and then hybrid max model 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ambassadorfromreality1125]

It really comes down to budget? Think about the toddler. What sort of world will he/she be living in when he/she is your age?

[@littledovecitydust]

The North American 3-row SUVs are a joke segment. Third rows for legless people and no captain seats in the second row. I’d much prefer the MPVs out of Asia, like the Buick GL8 and BYD D9. Those are real three row vehicles that you can put your family members in.

[@KenCheng]

seriously though.... what's with all the Teslas around Vancouver?? And most of them are white 🙄 You could have a Plaid edition, and the Uber driver next to you at the intersection with the base model... most people won't be able to them apart 😂

[@omarhakimi4099]

Until they make more areas to charge evs, I will stick with gas

[@TalismanPHX]

Just buy a new Prius for the first questioner. Do you even need a RAV4?

[@bluetocop]

buy rvr for day care drop off

[@DanielBeard-bt7mn]

Yes, stay away from Audi.

[@chrisa.8175]

Never buy an audi... nothing with trouble after warranty is over!!!! Cost is high.

[@1148bucknasty]

Never own German after warranty. My Audi is going the second it is

[@gregp.7148]

Too many electronics in the newer ones. I bought a 2011 TTS in mid-2022 and had Zero issues with it. Has old school analog gauges, no sat-nav. Just pure unadulterated bliss of the 2.0L turbo charged 290hp revving enthusiastically.

[@davidsolloway9349]

like 17 !

[@zekew7546]

“We’re in an economy crisis right now” Oh really???

[@TheGbeecher]

DON'T buy the Tesla! 😮...

[@kurtgrundel4045]

I will not park in a multistory that allows electric cars. North America should follow Europe and ban them except for the top deck. Some of us precondition our gas powered cars by keeping them in a heated garage.

[@10tenman10]

I like Elan Musk; at least someone has not sold out to the Uniparty. Suggest you skip politics.

[@dansanger5340]

Skipping politics is exactly the suggestion I would have for Elon.

[@cbatiau2528]

Musk is scum… and this video did avoid politics; it was just a legitimate passing comment that most Americans can’t stand musk and would never buy his cars as a result

[@zoner__]

If you want a society where people with money think they answer to nobody move to Russia. You’ll love it there. You are the one who injected politics

[@10tenman10]

Good rhetort comrad. I'm sure you support the government bribing and threatening the media to promote lies and propaganda.

[@robertt9342]

Lol unitary, tinfoil is on a bit too tight.