The Japanese cars we would ACTUALLY BUY

[@rorywhelan516]

When the LFA was new they had one doing the rounds at Lexus dealerships. My brother and I went in to the Elizabeth Street dealership in Melbourne for a look and a bloke came out to show us over the car. Let us sit in it, opened and shut everything, pressed every button and then he fired it up and nearly blew the windows out of the joint rev bombing it for us. He must have spent 20 minutes with us two yobbos who were obviously nowhere near ever going to buy it. When we left he gave me his card. He was the dealer principal. Amazing. At a Ferrari showroom the receptionist wouldn't have even acknowledged us let alone let us sit in a car. What a legend that bloke was. Made two more Lexus fans that day. Amazing car, the LFA.

[@stephend6439]

What a legend haha

[@perpetualgrin5804]

He is still waiting for you to return.

[@eponymous7910]

Gotta love revving a cold engine!

[@ono8408]

Receptionist 😂😂😂 like they can buy a ferrari with some employee discount 🤣

[@thefreshestprince89]

So did you ever buy a Lexus in the end?

[@ADingoTookMyDasco]

+1 for the Honda Jazz. I bought a 2006 model with all the kilometers on it for $1,800 earlier this year to help me move an all motorcycle household with the intention of reselling it once I was done. Four months later & there's a third of my motorcycle collection on the chopping block & listed for sale to make room for the little Jazz nugget in the garage. It's such a practical little thing I can't bring myself to get rid of it. It's so practical that a mate who has a dual cab Hilux asked me to help him pick up a table that wouldn't fit in the back of his ute & the little Jazz swallowed it whole.

[@playedon78]

Bought ours new in 2006, havent got the heart to lose it! Paint on roof fading, cvt auto rumbles, but still love it! And you are dead right, these things have more useable room than some utes and wagons...

[@ADingoTookMyDasco]

@@playedon78 Mine's a manual with over 320,000 km & it drives like it's done half that. The boot is a tad over 350 liters, or a massive 1200 liters with the rear seats down. It's almost as much as a 2024 Mazda CX-5.

[@playedon78]

@@ADingoTookMyDasco i do envy you with the manual - the cvt was the only real negative and sluggish by comparison

[@lukeclifton4392]

…how does one operate in an “all motorcycle household”??, seriously I can’t even begin to imagine.🤔

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Those first gen Honda Jazzi hide a dirty little secret or two, first, they all like to leak water at the seams around the hatch hinge area (easy fix) Second secret is, they are simply a wheel and tyre upgrade away from quite the track car, like who knew? The wooden feeling steering that loves to refuse to self centre at low speed turns into sharp, class leading steering when pushed hard. Drive one on standard tyres, and never push it hard through the corners, you'de never ever know. A Yaris feels superior driving at 5 to 6 tenths, a JazziFitty is in another league at 7 to 10 10ths. Also of course, the amount of crap they can "fit" in, outstanding.

[@browie316]

I bought my Son a 2004 Accord Euro 18 months ago thanks to your review. After taking care of some neglected maintenance issues it runs like a dream with 267,000 klm on the clock. Everything works fine and with an aftermarket head unit and reverse camera it's a perfect first car.

[@gravemind6536]

You can easily get loads more out of a car like that, proper solid reliable cars.

[@bend3rbot]

So many of these still getting around, and the style and paint still holding currency

[@browie316]

@@bend3rbot That K24 too, what a gem.

[@truetierra]

Gotta have an honourable mention for the Suzuki Swift Sports (2007 era)

[@rickyelvis3215]

2008✌️

[@tturi2]

for the supercar section

[@doscojones6404]

I had a 1987 GTI. That was a fun car :)

[@alb9022]

Yeah good idea, go buy a Suzuki. It's fine to wait half a year if something pangs it enough to need parts repairs lmao

[@paulkarwacki7119]

CVT auto model is a bit of a dampener

[@CarlMoll-y1l]

Great episode guys. I moved out of a 2002 Camry V6 touring wagon after 22 years which had 335000 KMs as I have now retired. Nothing wrong with the Camry, always serviced and NO major mechanical issues.( Yes batteries, alternators and services! But the fuel cost and minor issues( remote locking, antenna etc) made me regretfully sell. I bought a 2020 Corolla touring hybrid wagon from Go Garage. A brilliant car and saving me up to $50 per week in fuel. Let me know if you want to show it in a future vid. Keep up the great work. Cheers, Carl

[@boxoffisa]

How does Corolla wagon handles?

[@aged7968]

On a grocery run the other day I saw a smartly dressed gent get out of his Lexus LC 500, obviously to buy martini supplies. Wow what a beautiful car. I mean stunning. And the owner surely knows he’s the coolest and smartest guy in town. How the LC is off the sports car radar is beyond me. Great vid as always!

[@smilingjack7622]

my ls600 can be often seen getting martini supplies. lillet le blanc. grey goose / belvedere / fire and ice. What ever gin is on special and cinzano bianco. 5pm everyday the shaker comes out.

[@gravemind6536]

The rich man drives a Lexus or a Toyota if they give zero fucks about image.

[@brentonbarnes1989]

Love my 2019 Mazda 6 GT wagon. Beautiful to drive, super-reliable and looks great in grey on big alloys. I have a family of 4 but find SUVs too ‘floaty’ and a bit dull. If you want a sporty looking/feeling family car it has to be a wagon 😊

[@KnightIndustries572]

One of the best looking cars on the road full stop. I know a lady with the Soul Red, high spec model, bloody gorgeous (the car, not the lady!).

[@JDYTC]

I always said if Lexus had offered more wagons (and sedans with foldable seats) they would have been soooo much more popular in Europe. In 80s, 90s and 00s Europe we loved station wagons (Volvo 240, 740, 940). And I still do.

[@fabianchow512]

3 things … 1. Excellent content as usual … 2. For client confidentiality sake yeah do note the rego of that broken Octavia was clearly visible .. 3. I owned a Kizashi - agree in manual form that would easily be the equal of the Accord Euro … but unfortunately the CVT in mine (fast changing manual mode aside) dulled the heck out of the car, and the one deal breaker for me was how slow it was in engaging reverse and back to drive again when rushed to park quickly in shopping centres. The ride was also jiggly at best but I think I would have forgiven that if in manual form.

[@2jztheworld361]

Random suggestion can we have some older retro cars on the channel? Be cool to see them featured and see how they’re standing up

[@playedon78]

You guys are the best! Just keep doing what you do. Such intelligent and pertinent commentary that is truly helpful in your choice as a buyer!😊

[@dill6078]

ISF owner here and for the money you can't really beat it as a package, got my 2011 for $33K

[@timw2083]

I agree. The ISF is the perfect size and great performance. I like it over the GSF but would take a GSF is the right one becomes available

[@genzigzag]

Agree, I opted for the RCF that V8 is incredible.

[@carsaregood911]

IS F owner here too, it's great

[@paul--b]

Perfect car apart from the interior

[@dill6078]

@@paul--b Eh, $500 for wireless carplay/AA headunit and I'm happy. Mine has 180k KM and feels brand new

[@fredericoespinoza]

No need to put music cutting in and out when cars come on the screen man. Happy to just listen to speaking the entire time.

[@mattdebyl8806]

Yep, this stood out a lot.

[@jonnyboy111-n3r]

Was annoying

[@calebwany8422]

I know the editor was losing it too

[@bend3rbot]

It helps you to think about it moving along, not stationary on the side of the road.

[@memycellsandi]

Yep

[@meathead585]

I'm 78yo. I have been driving a 2015 FRS since it was new. Now ten years old and 74,000 miles. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with it so far. I have owned over 60 cars in my lifetime and this is the most fun to drive car ever. For under $26,000 new, how could I go wrong.

[@kuldipsingh366]

It is very difficult to find that sort of value nowadays. Cars are way over priced now.

[@leowinsnever7027]

@@kuldipsingh366can buy a 10 yr old “frs/86/Brz” for half that price now

[@stuartstibbs2069]

Whats a FRS?

[@550r]

@@stuartstibbs2069Toyota GT86 badged as a Scion FRS in the USA

[@stuartstibbs2069]

@@550r Ahh ok. Thanks. I reckon we get them here in Australia. Toyota and Subaru share a model here...its a nice looking little sporty job. I reckon thats it. 🍺🦘🦘

[@banterbants]

In addition to an already great list. I recently got myself a zc33s swift sport and it’s so much fun for the money. Handles like a go kart and feels quick, especially on the street.

[@Christian-of1tz]

As a German I find it strange how unpopular wagons and hatchbacks are in English speaking countries. Granted, sedans look better, but I'd argue that wagons and hatchbacks are much more practical, they use the given space better. But SUVs are replacing normal cars here too, so....

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

That was one of my pre requests for an car. I wanted an silver manual hatchback and ended up buying an 2021 Impreza sport. It could have used an little more power but aside from that I love the little vehicle.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

I picked up an used 2021 Impreza sport hatchback in 5 speed manual in 22 and I love it, but if they brought the WRX wagon in 6 speed to the US like they have done it Mexico, then oh yeah 😂👍

[@jeremywentworth1833]

Well been a German you should know how popular Hatchbacks are in Europe & we don't get many Saloons but we get every Hatchback alternative. We haven't had the Corolla or Civic Saloons since the 90s. We had the MK1 Focus saloon for the the first few years of production. The Astra we had the saloon for the 2nd generation which was killed off even the same with the Orion it became the Escort saloon & it still didn't sell.

[@jeremywentworth1833]

Sorry predicted text I meant to say in the UK how popular Hatchbacks are.

[@davidarter9670]

I bought a 2005 LS430 a couple of years ago as a hack to leave at my holiday home. It was THAT good It morphed quickly into my daily driver! It is a fantastic car!

[@Suffolkman1961]

Just love the conversation between you two bouncing off each other and so funny! Nice one guys

[@ravipeiris4388]

Appreciate the respect and chemistry between Jim and Adam as you both obviously love what you do for the channel. Writing from California, people like us are the beneficiaries from your expertise ❤ .

[@74haydo]

Honda Jazz, Pajero and HRV are cracking cars. I've owned all three, and they've never let me down. I agree that LFA would be my dream purchase.

[@mattdebyl8806]

My quick list: Small car - Swift Sport (not really in the sports car category, better looking and more fun than any of those mentioned). Small SUV - RAV4 Gen 1, import with beams engine preferred. CX3. Or, hear me out (because I reckon this will be on the do-not-buy list), Nissan Juke. But MUST be 1.6T and manual. CVT is garbage, but the manual 1.6T is a hoot and yeah polarising looks when it came out etc. BUT honestly those are like the weird JDM models we never get but were actually sold here. Only small Japanese SUV with some spice sold here. Lastly, Vitara Turbo. Cracking good little car. Look sharp without being silly. Practical, efficient, reliable, fun, super light. Fabulous little car. ‘Medium’ (whatever that is as it seemed to skip the Corolla class entirely - Accord Euro, Mazda 3 (the newest one), Blade Master G, Altezza. Medium SUV - I dunno, they all seem pretty dreary. Have that Rukus over about any of them. V6 RAV4 I guess. Actually probably the 2 Gen body CRV like AK bought for a bit. They’re rad and cheap. Large car - Lexus IS-F. Large SUV - Like, I dunno, FJ cruiser or a 90 series Prado maybe. Sports cars - MX5. S2000. NSX. 240Z. Celica GT4. S800. S660. MR2 Spider. Crazy - Toyota GT2000.

[@rickyelvis3215]

Love my swift sport.. coolest looking small car on the planet and so much fun it’s ridiculous!

[@BelchevKalin]

Large SUV I would go 2015 J150 Prado. Updated pistons 1KD engine. Very reliable.

[@Roland_Rohrle]

This was well worth watching. I settled on the cheapest 987.2 Cayman in Australia (video to come one day) during the first lockdown. I purchased it from Coffs Harbour and drove home the long way. What a fantastic introduction to my first Porsche. Especially with Bose and 14 way seats 👍😎🏁

[@stevegirard-voiceaudiopodcasts]

US viewer here… from 2009 to 2015, we had a Camry wagon… is was called a Venza. Even though they tried to classify it as an SUV, it only has 6.5 inches of ground clearance. It’s a wagon, I have the 4cyl. AWD model, and I think it’s a great car… just as good (and far more sporty) than my 2005 Highlander (378k kilometers). I like watching your vids - I see all the different variant models to the ones we see here. I wish we had them, because the US marketing refuses to give us the smaller, cooler, sportier & fuel efficient cars that you have. They stopped selling the Fit/Jazz here 4 years ago, and Toyota doesn’t offer the Yaris anymore. Here, it’s bigger to huge… and our economy is suffering with hundreds of thousands of huge, ridiculous vehicles on the car lots that no one wants to buy.

[@jonathonedwards6741]

I’m surprised the swift didn’t make an appearance

[@lukeclifton4392]

…and the Odyssey.

[@grandiora]

Too expensive for a barebones “cheap” car

[@TwistedDonners]

Honestly expected the majority of the cars on this list, but I was surprised that the Toyota Century wasn't mentioned as a pick to buy. I quite often see many Kizashis driving around town and was one of only 2 cars that were a surprise on the list. The other suprise car was the Rukus as I recently saw one in the metal in base spec but in a dark blue and it was honestly impressive too see. The GT2000 that was used in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice actually had too be made into a convertible as Sean Connery was too tall for it making the only convertible version of it in the world. Great video guys and as always keep up the good work guys and look forward to next week's videos as per usual 👍.

[@Grâce-n1d4x]

5:30 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE continue on the Hr-V I’ve got myself a 2000 Hr-V bulletproof so much fun have survived all the beating I did at 360k still kicking like new I just fell in love I purchased myself the same engine to understand the simple yet mighty D16 engine, I’ll be watching this channel!!

[@tantawan6]

I've had an 2015 Subi. Outback 2'5 premium for 10 years now,touch wood the only thing ever to go wrong was a non-functioning horn, apart from that everything else is working today as it did when we first brought it,i'm 76 and had many cars in my life and this 'Outback' has really been a great performer for us and I would recommend in a heartbeat. Great show guy's,keep it up..Ed.

[@MrGrentch]

DC2 R mentioned! 😁 Mine's got the black Recaros too. MX-5 obvs. Very good call with the Celica GT4. Great car.

[@Kiki-jt6sz]

I currently have a 1997 1stGen Toyota RAV4 3 door and it's beautiful. Thank you for mentioning it! It drives great, it's super reliable and very easy to replace parts when broken.

[@darrenprior6339]

Can I just say, the CX-5 in the 2L form is one of the most gutless pieces of shite I've ever driven. Got one as a hire car and had the misery of wringing its wheezy neck from the Gold Coast to Albury NSW and Back. Worst four days of my life. Each time it came to a hill it screamed louder than school girl at a Taylor Swift concert, and then went backwards. B-doubles were overtaking it like it was standing still. Never again

[@daweigo6851]

😅😅😅😅 great description

[@HaiNguyen-lf1mq]

They come in 2.5 L option and theres a sport mode or overdrive gear under the pedal when you push pedal further hits a button Its fast for for 4 cylinder suv

[@stevendellavo1959]

I agree. It should be standard 2.5L at the base trim model. The lack in power isn’t worth the barely better fuel efficiency. I am getting about the same or better in my CX-30 with the 2.5L and AWD VS the CX-5 2L FWD.

[@darrenprior6339]

@@stevendellavo1959 I'd have to imagine if your 2.5L isn't putting in major overtime like the 2L all the bloody time, you'd have to be getting far better mileage on the hwy at least.

[@darrenprior6339]

@@HaiNguyen-lf1mq Mazda really should go to prison for building that 2L. Pity the hire companies don't offer the 2.5L as an option then.

[@1alstat1]

Why does the Suzuki GTi swift never show in your radar? The 90s pocket rocket, ive had mine since new 30years on

[@mattdebyl8806]

GTIs are pretty rare here these days. Swift Sport is a regular fixture on these guys lists of great cars (because they are). I guess it just didn’t make the basic bland small car category nor the sports car category.

[@Landofsmiles999]

Bloody great show gents. Super enjoyable

[@jrx3361]

IS350 F-Sport!

[@tinoelmacho]

i Really like this channel, great reviews and great people. But do you guys realize that you are an involuntary ad campaign for tourism in Australia ? The landscape in the videos and the laid back attitude of the team really make me want to discover Australia and its people.

[@tantawan6]

Don't sit there,come on down and i'll buy you a beer or 3

[@hugglepot]

I'm 70 and had many different cars since I got my license at 16. I am currently on my 2nd Daihatsu Terios with the K3ve engine. The first got T boned a couple of weeks ago. It had done 360,000 faultless km. They weren't very popular when released but I find it extremely capable as a daily driver and on the sand. It is relatively comfortable for an AWD and tows well behind our RV.

[@jdmguy44]

Agree with basically everything you guys mentioned. Just surprised you skipped the medium (as it is here in Europe) category. Stuff like the Civic, Mazda 3 etc.

[@lancer1993]

18 months ago I got a diesel NW Pajero, great SUV now with 260k on it but drivers like new, slowly building into a touring car and all round off roader.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Best used car channel....... ...................... ............. ............ In the world!

[@RaVAndres]

Nice video guys!! Love to see the Kizashi in the list. Such a lovely car.

[@michaeljablonowski5014]

I have the MZR CD 2.2 185 hp Mazda 3 Diesel and absolute 0 Problems since 200k Kilometers.

[@anthonyedwards5964]

Yeah I've got the same engine in my Mazda 6. From what I've read, this series of engine was perfectly fine. It's the next one which is apparently pretty terrible.

[@FrankW-q9v]

Hi, I really enjoy your channel however was somewhat surprised one very under rated Japanese model was not on either of your lists?? I refer to my 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.4 VRX manual sedan which has been truly amazing easily proving the 5-10yr extended drive train warranty Mitsubishi offered at the time was spot on. Is obvious the company would not have offered the 10yr warranty if poor quality which apart from a few minor recalls has never let me down. I've serviced every year only changing air filter, brake pads, brake fluid, coolant, plugs and battery as required so no wonder almost all Lancer owner reviews are 4 and 5 stars. Finally, If you can find one of the 2008 to 2017 models with 2.4 MIVEC engine (they have timing chain!) that hasnt been mistreated, they are sporty, light, fuel efficient, a fun drive and exceptionally reliable. Thanks again for your channel :)

[@TrIpMo1981]

Sad my Subie Forester SJ isn't in the list. I bought this car for it's off-road capabilities. It out performs any car in it's genre. CX5, X-Trail, Outlander are not even close. I love my car, not much issues with it, just need to make you maintain it.

[@robertmroziewicz2605]

I got Mazda3 SP25GT 2014 model and i love it as it's never getting any problems except for the i-stop that you need to turn off every time you start the car but otherwise great car. As for someone who drove V8's most of my life i do miss the power at times for how great the mazda is i have Zero regrates.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

I've got a 2002 3.5L V6 NM Pajero in the GLX (Pov Pack) trim and honestly love it. The vehicle has 313,000km on it and was not maintained well prior to me owning it and even I have neglected it a bit so it is costing me in repairs from things wearing out. It handles everything I want to throw at it, it is very comfortable on & off road, heaps of room, a great LSD, Not bad on fuel when compared to some other Petrol 4wd's and over all it is very practical. The community around the Pajero as well is amazing, if I need some advice on how to fix something I can always get it and very often I get people putting their hands up to physically come and help me. I have a bloke coming later today to help me install a new crank angle sensor, yesterday he helped me replace my engine mounts. Another vehicle in the small - mid SUV is the Ford Escape ZB. My wife has one of them in the 4cyl version and it is a beautiful car to drive, heaps of space, enough power and loads of comfort. It is AWD with a front bias but does have a 4wd button to engage a Centre Diff Lock. She wont let me take it off road though lol.

[@wosamosman9814]

My classification based on toyotas : Yaris - Micro Corolla - Small Camry/Aurion/Avalon - Medium Crown - Large

[@dammitau]

Awesome stuff! Keen to hear your preso about electrification, sounds very relevant. Can you share your plans for the Geely visit? I’m keeping an eye out for the Farizon SuperVAN Aussie news…!

[@Al_Basileus]

Best channel ever for used cars !!

[@Jim-zn7ky]

Click like before even watching because Redriven always deliver quality videos!

[@ReDriven]

🙏

[@johnphaceas7434]

Hoorah for the Outback! Call me a glutton for punishment, but my driveway is full of Alfas and Subarus and I wouldn't have it any other way. The wife has a 2019 Forester (our third), while I've got two Alfas ('81 GTV and '02 156 GTA which til a month ago was my daily) and a freshly acquired gen2 '02 Outback 2.5 manual. Bought solely as a cheap daily to flog on the work run, its done over 250,000km - but everything works (inc AC and windows), the headgaskets were replaced with MLS ones at the same time as the timing belt was done and a heavy duty clutch and single mass flywheel fitted about 30,000km ago. Man I love this thing: with its 2" lift kit, HD offroad tyres, spotties, bullbar and CB. All acquired for the princely sum of $1800 with rego paid til end of January.

[@BandM404]

I considered a Y62 when I was looking at 200 series landcruisers. I settle on a Lexus LX570. Absolutely love it, 200 series with the awesome 3UR petrol.

[@steely1neverwane]

I've had wagons for my daily drive forever, mostly big Aussie wagons including a Valiant back in the day. Current daily is a 07 Futura. I love it

[@Idk_about_anything]

I bought a used a Honda Jazz 2nd Gen with the CVT for my first car, it was smooth but developed a bearing noise from the gearbox with less than 80,000 miles. People forget the service interval for the CVT gearbox is 2 years only. Extremely disappointing, a part from that everything worked including the panoramic glass which made the car feel huge on the inside.

[@joeyshepherd7553]

You guys got to do a vid on a Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart, been looking for one as it's a pocket rocket

[@jeremywentworth1833]

Sold in the UK they can be found from £2500 with 147bhp from the 1.5T. They aren't really anymore than the the older generation Colt CZT & same amount of Bhp. The JDM version Ralliart R only has 5bhp more & for cars that have been imported into the UK they cost well over double .

[@thecrumbler0214]

My wife owned a Gen 2 Highlander (same as the Kluger), and while it never left us stranded, we did have a lot of issues with oil leaks. Valve cover gaskets and the timing chain cover twice. It was an 08. I’m sure they fixed that issue with later models, but it seems like a fair number of Toyotas around that time with the 3.5 had those issues.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

I have an 5th Gen Subaru Impreza hatchback sport in manual transmission and I love the little car. Fun to drive, great visibility, practical for hauling, easy maintenance.

[@jackcarlson6795]

2005 Lexus RX330 with the 3MZ is one of the best mid 2000s SUVs in my opinion. However I agree with Jim on the 3MZ fuel use, the car is excellent until you've gotta tap your card at the petrol station or until you look at the dash and see you're using 17 or 18 litres per 100km.

[@boxoffisa]

My former pastor had alphard with MZ Serie engine but that engine was smooth. The problem was it made his pockets empty. It drinks fuel. I wanted to buy it when he was selling it, but prado was better fuel saver. Now I am selling for a fuel efficient car.

[@mikeshane-m1z]

same as my '16 gs-f .. depending how you drive around town .. 17-22 litres/100km open road 7.5km perlitre // so 15/16litres ./100km. 477hp

[@chrismathews8976]

Weirdly cavernous loved it... 😂 Enjoy the videos Redriven team keep it up.

[@danielgurr2339]

I’m driving a 2001 Ford Laser SR2. Up to 318,000 km’s now. Great old car.

[@mysticgreg]

I had a 2002 manual SR2 that I bought new and drove for 15 years, including more than one trip from Melbourne to Far North Qld. Never missed a beat.

[@danielgurr2339]

@@mysticgreg mines manual to.

[@M3di3valG]

I've got a mazda 6 2009 gh 2.2 turbo diesel luxuary sports with 280000 on the clock. I service it regularly and use the proper dpf oil. It runs perfectly and never skips a beat. My partner had a mazda diesel that played up but she took it to the shop for servicing and I'm convinced they didnt use the correct dpf oil because the dpf was always clogged.

[@murrieteacher]

The Lexus LC 500 is a special build line. The workers so nothing but the LC500. MY Skyline had a Prince in front of it. Grey body with a dark blue top and orange strip. Twin, Triple DCOE 40mm Webbers and had a hidden switch that turned plow understeer into snap oversteer at 150kph. I recorded 137mph down Conrod Strait in 1968. I could still see, hear and recover from a hangover in less then 20 hours then. But yes Adam, almost any wagon looks great with a slight drop. My Skoda Wagon has just had a complete engine rebuild so I understand the feeling the owner of the Octavia must be feeling right now. Great video guys.

[@F.S92]

@murrieteacher why do you have a russian teen onlyfans video in your favourites. Are you some kind of pedo?

[@pxlpnd2573]

Man we love you guys! Keep going!

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much mate!

[@tobiasaxelsson3578]

I think you forgot one. I just bought a 2016 Subaru Levorg shifting a 2006 Toyota Prius with 380 000 km. Both are so far amazing and I cant understand why the Prius isn't on your small or medium cars list. It is a marvel of cheap, practical car with "just enough and some" stuff to make you feel good! Having driven the Subaru for a total of 10 km from the dealer I have no opinion on it yet, but I was looking for yours.

[@mysteriousM8]

Shorter video length than I thought

[@Posy13]

Should’ve good on for a year lol

[@162scott]

Adam- look at the later (later) edition Accord Euro wagon - totally awesome and they completely fixed it! I think you will like it.

[@tabeenhossain4331]

Love the video, appreciate the ideas you can produce for younger generations

[@ferenckleczli915]

What about Mazda 3? Feel like you guys forgot about it.

[@mattdebyl8806]

Feels like they skipped that whole category. Like it was Yaris then Accord Euro, nothing in between.

[@kymharris269]

Yeah, like the Toyota Corolla. I had a 1985 model, my daughter now has a 2005 one as her first car.

[@owenmuscat9534]

Mazda 3 is an elite car

[@s00ke]

inb4 "Japanese cars we WONT buy!" is just nissans

[@fredfish4316]

Godzilla (Skyline), 240Z, 300ZX TT, 350Z?

[@robwhite240z]

@@fredfish4316 I have a 240Z . worked 12.9 et and a 370Z stock 13.2 et . All I need to keep me happy.

[@paul--b]

Yeah a few great ones and so much trash

[@Sam-zu8pc]

Nissans can either be really good or really really bad

[@s00ke]

@@Sam-zu8pc the Nismo Note bring me hope that Nissan might make some decent EVs

[@halfrousseau69]

Love this channel - you guys are the best!

[@dekkerlundquist5938]

A GT car that should be on that list is the Lexus RC 350 FSport.

[@johngomes2614]

i have 0 knowledge about cars, so found your program great and enjoyable! how would you rate honda civic 2012,13 ?

[@murraydawson8407]

Another great effort, guys!

[@ReDriven]

Cheers mate!

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Someone in the comments called it, they forgot the Suzuki Swift, but that's a good thing, don't want the prices skyrocketing!

[@thomasbutler5441]

Love it guys, can you do a "Australian cars we would actually buy and wouldn't buy"? That would be so cool!!!

[@DEVILTAZ35]

Subaru Liberty pre awful CVT generation were awesome cars. Also wagons cost more to register in Australia so it’s not rocket science why the sedans were more popular. Wagons are classed as a commercial vehicle.

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

What state charges more for wagon rego?

[@mattdebyl8806]

Not an Australian thing, maybe in your state.

[@lukeclifton4392]

@@mattdebyl8806…NSW.😊

[@AshSavageTube]

Mk5 prelude 2.2 vtec. Please review one if you can, back in the 2000s when we used to take it to honda for service, the mechanics used to try to have a go in it over the s2000 because it felt so good to drive and it was quick for its time.

[@michaelb6729]

nice Skoda in the background ! My Superb 206 wagon is still on offer for review.

[@bravendayisenga7366]

Coool review guys 🎉

[@adam872]

The LC500 is the price-no-object dream car for me. They are absolutely sick looking things and because it's a Lexus it'll start every time and be super nice to be in.

[@nfspeedy2]

The Accord wagon which is called the Tourer was no afterthought at all. In fact Honda redesigned the rear suspension for the Tourer to free up extra cargo space for more practicality.

[@PatrickDitshaba]

Great list, I would like to add Mazda 3. We have a sedan here.

[@chunkybeats79]

Fellas you missed the Nissan Note e-power Nismo that you had and Adam had lots of fun in his review

[@rwd323]

Be careful recommending some petrol Mazdas, the 2019 onwards 2.5 non turbo with cylinder deactivation has relatively common problems with cracking cylinder heads!!

[@clydesmith2473]

What happened to the Suzuki Swift Sport? You have mentioned it quite a few times in other posts. Such a fun and cheap car to drive..

[@alanclarkeau]

I've got the current model, great car. I was less impressed with the previous model, with very different engine characteristics, needing more revs, many more gear changes. Was a great car, but would be tedious around town.

[@christiansegui5689]

Awesome video guys! Cheers!

[@stevehall7614]

You forgot the Mazda RX-7 and Nissan 300ZX from around the year 2000. Still look great 25 years later!! The 300ZX is probably the more reliable I imagine!

[@Dubsys]

The VG30's in the 300zx are notoriously difficult to work on, not just because there's no room around it but there's so much crap going on in there that there are so many possible things that CAN break

[@evil2rs]

lol 300zx ( along with the Mitsubishi gto ) in both NA & Twin turbo applications, are some of the most unreliable & expensive to fix jap junk from the early 90s until production stopped 🤦‍♂️

[@RotormanMTB]

They didn't rate it when they reviewed the FD Rx7. One of my all time favs however are not a car (well...any rotary) to recommend to a non car person.. requires commitment or it will be the most unreliable car you'll ever own.. and yes, I own an Rx8 and its sensational but would never recommend it to someone with zero mechanical understanding or unwillingness to commit to the Rotary system of ownership. - if you can do that, you have a reliable car :-)

[@YeMadAzza]

You know for me, I'd have wanted to see R31 Passage GT in the list there. Those old pillarless sedans were just so amazing, and the mid-80s plush velour armchairs inside were next level. I'd hate to have an accident in one, but man. I always wanted to do a Passage wagon build.

[@MattBlack6]

Oooohhhh!! This is exciting. I was thinking of stuff like this yesterday as I drove past two people I know who have been driving the same old Hilux for at least 20 years, and those hiluxs they did not get until they were over 10 years old. My 80 series LandCruiser is about to tick over to 30 years old in January 2025. I paid $20k for it about 8 or 9 years ago. Manual and 1HD-FT engine. It's got super cold air, good cruise control. Yes it has required careful maintenance, but that maintenance bill over those years of my ownership plus the purchase price still comes in under the cost of a modern wagon or 4wd ute, and it's more capable off road when I get the chance. I spend the vast majority my time in a tow truck, and like Jim, if everyone drove boring Toyotas, I'd not be out of work, but I'd be part time at best.

[@MattBlack6]

Caveat, I wouldn't recommend an 80 series to anyone unless you got it at a great price and it was immaculate, which I did. My car had 188,000km, one retired owner and had been rolled into Toyota with an unlimited cheque book every 6 months religiously, I have every service invoice from day 1 including bill of sale.

[@RotormanMTB]

As an old Classic sports car, surely you guys rate the Series 2 (1st gen) Rx7? Glad you didn't miss the LC500 though.. what a car and would LOVE to own one of those. As a Rotary guy, this is a V8 car I'd love to own.

[@periskop]

Would you be able to take a look at a Mazda 323 GT-R, if you can lay your hands on one? (Not the GTX, but the proper GT-R)

[@zeroyon4562]

I haven’t seen a GTX on the road, let alone a GTR for years and years. My mate had a modded GTR and that thing was quick for its time. I’d like to see a Galant VR-4, Legacy RS and a Pulsar GTi-R on the channel too, just to cover the best of the early 00’s NZ car scene cars.

[@MC77456]

The new updated Honda Civic with the 2 litre / 2 motor Hybrid. What do you guys think? Can you do a review on it. I think it's the best hybrid under $50K. Great build, good rear seating and boot space, looks expensive, 0 - 100km in 6.2 sec, 4.2 litres - 100 & a great drive.

[@justice4g]

nearly bought a Lexus NX, love the interior but too generic outside... also looked for a Rukus for a while but wasn't one with the right options at the time.

[@LifelongLearner-e5e]

@redriven Can you pretty please do a video review for used Mazda CX8s??? Thanks

[@andrewndiritu7718]

i was so sure the e-power note would feature

[@petertimp5416]

My 2012 mazda CX-5 diesel been good and reliable, only needed sensor done, 160km.

[@SuperfluousNZ]

You could argue that the Mark X Zio is the Camry wagon you missed in Aus, with either the 2.4 or the mighty 2GR 3.5L.. contemplating one as my next daily

[@LucidSnapshots]

4th Gen Outback 3.6R with the 5eat. Basically a better version of the 3rd gen in every way

[@oogoobumstead]

Honda Odyssey 2010 onwards. Super reliable, practical and fun to drive for what it is

[@michaelhart5886]

A hugely underrated car that people forget about and is near impossible to find now is a Toyota celica st162 sx. Only in SX form though with the 3sge motor. Yamaha designed cylinder head. Revs hard and goes better than the spec sheet says. Excellent handling chassis as well. I'd love a mint 87/88 model in manual form please. Red or maroon in colour please

[@algorsmith8381]

definitely buying my lexus nx i cant wait😁😁😁😁, i currently drive a 2012 polo vivo , so yea huge upgrade

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Had the privilege of seeing a LFA in the metal/carbon close up, and you can too! In the Toyota automobile museum in Nagoya Japan, that and so many other makes and models, something for everyone there.

[@samhicks97]

The list was fantastic, Now it's the "same" car as the Lexus LS400, the second generation Toyota Majesta, it's a great car & it's made in Japan in the 90's so the quality and Q-C control is top notch.