Questions, Coffee & Cars Episode #27 // Hybrids having the last laugh?

[@kellingtonlink956]

Winter tyres make a world of difference. I can not stress this enough. Its not just about traction. It’s about sub-20 C temperatures (where all seasons do not have any flex, its about braking and mostly for grip… even on bitter cold asphalt/concrete motorways, despite being plowed (free of snow). You have FOUR things holding you onto the road… this is not where you wanna go cheap. I always suggest investing on a mid-to-top tier Winter tyre. You won’t regret NOT getting in an accident. Thanks for the video.

[@JeffWinter1]

In the GTA, you could order both Grand Highlanders, and when the first one is stolen, you will have a backup on order.😂🤔

[@drj6418]

While I think you guys have the best car review channel on KZbin, may I suggest that you time-stamp the questions to make it easier for you subscribers to go to the ones they are most interested in and skip the rest. Regardless, keep up the great work. You are the cutest and most informative couple out there!

[@killerb5726]

Agree, I watch Phil McKnight who does guitar reviews and he’ll do a q&a live and then time stamps it. So much nicer and I’m sure it would lead to more views too.

[@challenger516]

Time stamp is unnecessary.

[@MyHumanWreckage]

@@killerb5726I can guarantee you Phil McKnight isn’t as busy as these guys. Time stamping takes time, which these two I doubt have.

[@killerb5726]

@@MyHumanWreckage It was just a suggestion and I’m not sure he isn’t. If it increases views and thereby increases their revenue, why wouldn’t you. Only they would know if it’s worth it.

[@myronyoshioka8742]

I truly love seeing the people walking around.....special

[@michaelsheedy]

You guys do a good job. It helps that there is two of you in the car doing point and counterpoint.

[@Nomadtibet59]

Hello lovely couple, one of the best car reviews channel. Love your live chat Zack.

[@Motormouth...]

Wow, thank you!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you so much, we appreciate that!

[@timphillips4147]

Wow those episodes are building up, time is flashing by and always a pleasure to tune in 🎉

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much!

[@autobreza7131]

I agree that they are good and very entertaining, but Alex on Autos give a much more in depth and objective info in his reviews. Highly recommended.

[@timphillips4147]

@autobreza7131 It is all about styles of delivery. I've seen a few of his to be fair mainly through lockdown. He is as you say but but always enjoy the entertaining way Andrea and Zack discuss the motor industry, I also tune into Zack's own Sunday show, very good too.

[@autobreza7131]

@@timphillips4147 I agree... but if you're an info junkie like me then Alex is the man. Motormouth is definitely entertaining and their accents (I'm in SoCal) are very fun to listen to.

[@timphillips4147]

@andreaspencer9813 Always a pleasure Andrea!

[@innominatecitizen]

Fully agree with your point on Gensis pricing.

[@zoner__]

Front wheel drive with winter tires are virtually unstoppable.

[@paulholterhaus7084]

But get passed regularly by AWD with snows.............Paul

[@Fabulousprofound168]

Someone asked about all weather tires… my dad lives in Vancouver and we got Michelin CrossClimate2’s for his RAV4 and they have been awesome, especially in that miserable winter we had last year ❄️

[@Kmn55650]

I have the CrossClimate2's on my RX350, and love them. Great in summer and winter - rain or snow (they do have a snowflake on the sidewall). If you live in a moderate climate where it doesn't get brutally cold and snowy, they'll do the trick.

[@srmashwani]

For Vancouver weather, all weather tires worked out well for me. I have Nokian WRG4 SUV on my AWD Tucson. 2022 had some good snow in Vancouver. I also drove my car to Whistler. No problem with this all-weather Nokian tire at all. Amazing control

[@kevinnagaoka5678]

100% on this. I have the same tyres on my Rav4 as well. Handles so well with snow and it is the one tyre that solves everything if you dont have room for another set.

[@dansanger5340]

Great information. I didn't know about the CPO trick when buying out a lease. And I didn't know about the difference between all-season and all-weather.

[@ronhudson3730]

You two are great. I peek behind the relationship history curtain was a real treat. Driving in Montreal in the ‘70’s, winter tires were a necessity. Westmount and the Laurentian’s plus spotty snow removal meant winters or you were stuck. I have a 2010 Mini and run all-seasons. When it snows it stays in the garage. When it’s dry, no problem. Thanks again for the great videos.

[@tastytreats6195]

Thanks for responding to my question regarding the Crossclimates. I'm in Toronto and do travel to Ottawa througout the year. I'm hoping to save from buying a second set of wheels, winter tires and tire pressure monitors only to replace my existing tires again in the spring as they are cracking and in need of replacement as well. Love the show!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for participating, great question!

[@H2SO4H20]

I replaced the 235/55-18 Michelin Primacy all-season tires with the same size Michelin CrossClimate 2 for three-season use on our 2014 Toyota Sienna FWD and continued to use Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 235/60-17 during winter. I found that the CrossClimate 2 weren't nearly as secure as the Blizzak on packed snow during a spring snowfall and was surprised that the CrossClimate 2 could earn the mountain/snowflake logo on the sidewall. And then I found that directional stability of the CrossClimate 2 was very noticeably worse on dry pavement than both the Michelin all-season and Bridgestone Blizzak. When I measured the tread width of the CrossClimate 2, I was surprised that it was substantially narrower than the tread on the Blizzak which may have been at least some of the reason for the poorer directional stability. Also, the CrossClimate 2 is not a long wearing tire although it doesn't wear as fast as the Blizzak. So ... my take is that the CrossClimate 2 requires more conservative driving all year round but at least they satisfy the requirement for winter tires in jurisdictions where they are required.

[@willoverkill8461]

I have not tried the Cross Climate 2s yet, but I have Bridgestone Weatherpeak on my wife's van and Toyo Celcius on my sedan, both are good, I like the Celcius a little more overall. The best though that we've had are the Nokian WRG4s, they ride a little harder but they were previously on the van and I went up a snowy incline the same as a full winter tire without issue. The all weathers I wouldn't recommend are the Firestone Weathergrip or Kuhmo HT51, the former was noisy like a full winter tire and the latter had poor snow grip.

[@kimschieldknecht5113]

I appreciate the intelligents and patience Andrea . Good Job !

[@stephengneri2136]

always great info and insights. plus, you guys are realistic yet funny. enjoy the channel.

[@dennisstafford7801]

Another great episode, love the how you met story, interesting comments about Hybrids and Plug-ins

[@msmoniz]

All weather tires are a compromise just like all season. Now they are a better compromise no question, but if you want maximum confidence when driving in winter conditions, nothing beats a dedicated set of winter tires. Look at it this way; the extra cost will probably amount to your collision deductible if your deductible is $1000. Would you rather spend that money and stand a better chance of avoiding a collision and dealing with an insurance claim and all the hassle that entails in getting a rental, dealing with an adjuster, collision shop, waiting for your car, etc because of the extra grip of a dedicated winter tire? I know I would!

[@gizmocatz3478]

A very important episode and informative too , about tires, knowledge of the chip shortage that manufactures were not ready, Like the personal relationship too, Thank you very much.

[@hereigoagain5050]

This Michigander is a big fan of winter tires, especially for stopping and handling. They are not as expensive as they seem because they extend the life of your all seasons. I also recommend cheap, basic steel wheels. They take a beating and and are easy to repair after hitting a mega pot hole. Keep in mind that avoiding one accident pays for winter tires.

[@kubi0461]

I have yet to find an acceptable all weather that can manage actual winter driving, but around here winter is long and I could be driving on snow packed roads for a few weeks at times. For winter tires I’ve tried a few but keep coming back to Blizzak dmv2. They drive like a tank on light or deep snow and ice, but they aren’t a handling tire and get especially mushy if the temps get above 40F. I did love Michelin x-ice 2 or 3 or something I had on my ‘13 Outback. They were quite good but they spun a lot lot more on deep snow and slush than those blizzaks, likely due to tread depth and design. But the X-ice drove exceptionally well on dry roads with great mpg.

[@mj8495]

All weather tires are still a compromise. I agree with your comparison of Blizzak and X-ice. I run X-ice or Pirelli Scorpion winter tires because of their bias for mainly cold or slippery condition versus deep snow

[@christophercheek8464]

I have two AWD vehicles and a fwd as well. The fwd car has snow rated Winter tires and does better than the other two with all season tires. Keep up the good work! Jump on it Zack!😊

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

Greetings 👋 Watching from Berlin on vacation. Love seeing the cars they have over here!

[@Motormouth...]

Thanks for watching!

[@JeffWinter1]

If people are afraid of driving in snow, they don't need to get 4wd they need to take a Snow Driving Course.

[@jsfbay1]

GV80 3.5T is RWD, whereas MDX Type S (the real equivalent model) is FWD. But the GV80 is downright small, so the Type S is what I'd have to buy.

[@davidb6610]

Great QC&C episode! I learn everything I know about cars from A to Z. 😉

[@Motormouth...]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MrRaitzi]

Europeans prefer plug-in because larger battery pushes vehicle tax very low due to calculated emissions.

[@hereigoagain5050]

So Zack was the cool, sexy DJ, and Andrea was the nerdy news lady! :) Office romances are the best because they are like extended test drives. Also, even dorks like me have a shot at being an Office 8. Well, maybe Office 7 if the overhead light above my cubical isn't blinking.

[@hellonwheels2053]

Great Info regarding the all Weather Tire love your show

[@leeandrews1072]

Zack , you're totally right, you can't approach anyone at work now for a date!

[@pjwillsr]

SNL "more cladding"....good one Zack.

[@IKnewMickey]

Arguably that skit ruined Christopher Walkens career. Now Zach is doing the chefs kiss. 😂 for those of us who listen to these videos, it's horrible on the ears. Unless someone has a crush on him, they may enjoy the sound.

[@ronizuno1941]

Love the show and its all about my favorite subject, CARS! But Zach, you need to start the show by identifying what watch you are wearing!!

[@Joejoe0913]

Lexus NX hybrids is three months wait now. You can get basic model with few mandatory add-ons which costs around 46k, premium 51k. I’d rather get a base model than a toyota rav4 hybrid.

[@Richardak600]

I find the torque in my 2023 CX 5 Signature quite adequate.

[@79MBort]

On the subject of all weather versus snow tires, some insurance companies provided discounts if you have snow tires.

[@stuntmonkey00]

Z95.3, C+C Music Factory and house music was the soundtrack of my UBC days!

[@andreaspencer9813]

It was a great station!

[@Motormouth...]

The very first song played on Z was C&C!

[@joannestazio4495]

I drove and ordered a Tuscon Hybrid. I didn’t buy it because of the complaints of the MPG being way off. When I was test driving it, city driving, I was seeing the average of 24 to 25 MPG, it’s rated 36 highway and 38 city. Is this something you have heard complaints about-is breaking it in to get better gas mileage a real thing?? I know Hyundai had a class action suit about incorrect mileage claims. Thank you!

[@dalehuhtala9285]

Winter tires, yes. AWD yes. With both, you would be amazed! Ive driven a FWD with winter tires for the last 5 years and it is very necessary to have these tires here in Edmonton. But I now have a Genesis GV70 AWD with winter tires and it makes the FWD look like a joke! Whatever you drive, you must have winter tires to stop and corner. Here, anyway.

[@twystedhumour]

Oh dear! Zack be nimble Zack be quick Zack jumpin' on the 'Drea chick Great show!

[@bfvader]

I had the Toyo Celsius CUV tires on my Sorento, the winter grip was great! I did notice a fuel economy hit compared to the Michelin Premiere LTX I had before though. Hopefully the Celsius 2s have lower rolling resistance.

[@gregallan4255]

Always a great show, thanks.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for watching

[@tudoriusmaximus]

Thanks for answering my question, you rock! 🎉

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for participating!

[@alexi3183]

"With a used BMW it's a really good idea to have the extended warranty" 🤓 Loved it ! Read between the lines. Unless you don't care how much it costs you ( good for you then).

[@user-ye1wn3uj7e]

That goes for most if not all the Euro brands.

[@michaelsheedy]

For us, buying a hybrid was just as much about the environment as fuel mileage. On most trips, our engine only runs about 40% of the time.

[@gregkramer5588]

I tried the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 tires for snow/rain and summer, I was very impressed last winter and all around.

[@fredf.3769]

I own a Honda CRV hybrid sport touring and really like it. The only thing I would want is ventilated front seats

[@michaelsheedy]

When comparing Japanese to Korean vehicles, always consider resale value. Usually big difference. Probably why Koreans offer longer warranties.

[@Fabulousprofound168]

The third row is now optional on the GV80. It used to come standard on the top trim (Prestige?)

[@gpltd0097]

Keep it up guys, I love your content.

[@vicp8772]

Great job folks. Quebec's poutine and gwak is waiting.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Yummy!

[@rfleming7883]

Thought provoking program. I would either go all gas or all electric. The hybrids are just too complicated and require lots of attention and maintenance. If you had to choose one or the other which way would you go gas or electric?

[@aceofspades6667]

Questions coco and cars for December!

[@Jwpgr84]

I have had FWD (latest be a 2009 Lancer GTS) and also AWD (my current 2015 Murano SL) I have had and still do maintain having winter tires ! (I'm in Winnipeg, MB)

[@bfvader]

Any good EV-specific snow tire suggestions for my AWD EV6? I'm on Vancouver Island where we generally get the wet slushy stuff and often a 3-4" thick layer of solid ice for weeks at a time. I'm currently looking at the new Hankook iON i*cept tires with maybe an aero wheel from Fast Wheels. Also considering the new Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 and the classic non-EV Michelin X-Ice Snow.

[@sophaman9193]

Thanks for sharing your video buy the hybrid is much better save a lot of money i owned a 2022 venza hybrid limited i put 800 kilometers for 42 litre of gas and i still have 13 litre left in the tank very impressive as long as I don't put my heavy foot on the gas paddle and also I always use ECO mode. Thanks again take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@tomdrummy4984]

Great video ! 👍 I may be wrong but I think sometimes the dealership does software updates, in reference to the question about servicing. Maybe updates can be done over air ?

[@Motormouth...]

Only if it a connected car, older cars are not

[@DM72513]

CX-90 PHEVs are readily available.

[@zoner__]

While larger is a general guide. There are some large vehicles with poorer crash ratings. Must research

[@mtbmike1328]

Surprised you didn't mention the Wilderness is slightly more “peppy’ in terms of having power readily available at lower rpm’s. You both drive such powerful Porsches so don't notice that for us Subaru peasants!

[@vulpixelful]

The bZ4X is proof that Toyota wasn't prepared for electrification

[@MrRaitzi]

Kia EV9 experiencing power loss on launch in Korea. Not good. I hope they fix soon these. Waiting the Ioniq 7 or santa fe plugin in Europe.

[@xsej4223]

Love your channel guys!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much!

[@872nishant]

Continuing your remarks re fwd vs AWD and good set of winter tires, What are the best brand winter tires out in the CAD market in your experience that a buyer should evaluate and avoid getting into traps from cheap knockouts/dealer suggested.

[@Motormouth...]

We have two cars (Soon to be three) running on Toyo Tires and another on Dunlop. The Toyo winter tires offer great value.

[@gregkramer5588]

I like the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.

[@jeffolsen1107]

Nokian invented the winter tire. they have more awards for their winter tires than any one else. Bar none the best there is. PERIOD.

[@gregkramer5588]

For most people there is a compromise involved. The ones I recommended may not be the best for winter but they are very good and can be used year around. Not many people actually want to swap tires twice a year. @@jeffolsen1107

[@thesuncollective1475]

I worked in TV...all the money's gone!

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Nice and lots of good points including about tires. Great show Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@10OF9OFBORG]

@@andreaspencer9813 You are an very welcome Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️

[@calgarytroyv2793]

my takeaway..... "Drea & Zork"!.... HAHAHAHA!

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Hello, I love your channel keep it going.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much!!

[@h8rry]

I live in GTA over 50 years driving never use snow tires. Now just turning 70 my sons always use snow tires in winter suggested to me for all weather tires because I hated to change tires every year. Maybe if I win your give away from you then I consider it.

[@prabjitprabjit]

@5:50 With the “outlaws” 😂yup, I’m done with them hijacking trains and causin a fisticuffs in the local saloon Love your channel!

[@frankkeel8410]

Those Yokohama tires are the best . Just bought my second pair, hard to wear out. Just said to my wife u will never see them on a new production car! And now a auto makef has

[@trigganometry168]

Why so little coverage on the incoming Honda Civic E-HEV coming to the North American market?

[@gobear83]

As I don’t have instagram ..going to ask a question here , first love your channel The lease on my wife’s 2021 Crosstrek Outdoor ( bought on your recommendation ) comes up in mid April . I have a great relationship with our dealer , they have offered 4K of positive equity if we agree not buy out the car. Which means we could order a new Onyx Crosstrek for January delivery and basically pay the same monthly amount for another three years as we did on her current car. It only has a little over 40k on it and no accidents..alway serviced every 8K Should we take the deal. The buyout is 20k plus tax. I thought of flipping is ?? Thanks in advance Cheers Gobear

[@andreaspencer9813]

The new Crosstrek is great, the seats are more comfortable and the updated technology is nice to have including wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto. I also has the latest version of Subaru symmetrical full-time AWD with a faster response time and better control on and off-road. Plus you get a moonroof on the Onyx model too. Personally I would make the switch and then keep this Onyx model with all the latest features for a longer period of time.

[@gobear83]

We do love our Crosstrek’s , maybe I end up changing mine as well if the new one is that good…thanks

[@andreaspencer9813]

The updated features are really nice to have, this new model year is a keeper.

[@veggiechowder8877]

500+ likes on the first live show back, you guys are killing it

[@veggiechowder8877]

A bus pass as a Christmas gift for your mother in law 😉, we've all been there Zach

[@rogerthat24]

I think GV80 has much more presence on the road. Perhaps it's the rarity of it.

[@1232bluejays]

Foucus more on used cars that's what most people can afford. Forget these $40,000 1.2 litre SUVs

[@frankkeel8410]

Those MDX are school bus prices!

[@GlennLaycock]

Steering Wheel - apparently Kia is going to that two-spoke "look". I don't know - I suppose that very quickly one would like simple is trustworthy.

[@michaelsheedy]

Don't forget luxury German maintenance costs are outrageous. Biggest reason for abysmal resale value.

[@ladonnabrady1116]

What is the name of your watch on your wrist

[@cristalzuniga6004]

Thoughts on the Lexus TX?

[@IKnewMickey]

Do you think dressing up for certain videos would help you gain notoriety? Like for thanksgiving Xmas or Halloween? A couple of turkeys ?..... Just a weird idea I had. 😂

[@Bfranklyn731]

Send me some firestone town and countries!!!

[@412griffon]

Get the mother-in-law a bus pass!🤣

[@acche-rc]

We know what you mean 😉

[@mementomori29231]

What vehicle are you in this episode? Hybrid premiums do not make sense. Toyota dealers were charging $5k -$8k premium for a hybrid and that just makes the ROI for hybrids not worth it.

[@andreaspencer9813]

It's our Porsche Cayenne

[@foxlake6750]

My Toyota dealer in Ontario wants a $1,000 deposit and if you walk away, the deposit is lost.

[@Motormouth...]

Go to another dealer

[@IKnewMickey]

Lately Ive heard some bad stuff about Toyota dealers and the company. I'm a Toyota driver currently. 3 of the last 4 vehicles for me have been Toyota. They better not play games with me....I like appliances with no surprises and that includes dealers. (Source CQA YT channel)

[@bluetocop]

you never mention mitsu outlander hybrid

[@AdamantlyAdam1]

Next time you’re in a Tesla, click the drive stalk four times and enjoy an audio recording of the “more cowbell” skit

[@JennLynnRohling]

Does anyone know what car they have?

[@Motormouth...]

We have two Porsche Cayenne's, a Honda Civic and a VW GTI on the way...

[@blown9646]

I am the warranty

[@StevenJayOh]

Zack you need to do a wrist watch check at the beginning of each episode.

[@ARunto]

20:58 haha!

[@koul243]

My wife keeps asking me what car are they shooting these videos in?😂😂😂 I don’t know!

[@Motormouth...]

Our Porsche Cayenne

[@kevinsalminen]

And December gives you the most money from KZbin. :). Yeah, we know….

[@bextar6365]

Like your reviews ~except for the same empty coffee cups seen every week !

[@Motormouth...]

We have been over this, they are not empty....We love coffee.

[@andreaspencer9813]

There is coffee in them every time!

[@bextar6365]

Excuse me !!

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Jd power has a very low reliability score.

[@bluetocop]

forester............................long term rust bucket

[@chrisblender5191]

GV80 all day long. MDX is ugly

[@DesertDog8989]

thumbnail looks poorly photoshopped 😂

[@Richardak600]

Waiting more than a year for a Toyota reminds me of the old Ronald Reagan joke about waiting for a car in Russia. Absolutely ridiculous.