Please DO NOT Buy Any of These Car Brands (Unless You're a Mechanic)

3 Car Brands That are Crap. Please DO NOT Buy Any of These Car Brands (Unless You're a Mechanic), DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Least reliable car brands that used to be good. Bad cars that have only gotten worse over time. Worst cars to buy. Worst cars to own. Cars you should stay away from. Car manufacturers that have gone downhill in the past few years. Car brands to stay away from. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 56 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@ThomasWBaldwin]

I would rather have a Horch.

[@devonthedivinesolarchild9413]

These videos are awesome. 😂😂😂

[@angelc4494]

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[@INFINITEShoobes]

@scottykilmer i have question what oil will work in a opel astra kadett 160i (1995) because we are unable to find the owners manual and i tried google but nothing also there is nothing. I tried to look inside the engine and oil cal but cant find anything we still have the old oil 🙃 but needs to be changed as the car have not run in 9 years we did occasionally took it for a drive but maybe 3 times

[@tomdavis3223]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@markemery7741]

89 Toyota 4wd pickup. Manual everything. 344k miles. Change oils and air filter. Drive day after day. Year after year

[@mikex4941]

Can't go wrong with an old 4wd 'Yota as long as you treat it right.

[@markemery7741]

@@mikex4941 The only part that has failed is the fuel cut off relay. Of course it was right up against a bank teller window and I could not open the door. I changed the original fuel pump thinking that was the culprit. That was last year.

[@Bristecom]

@@markemery7741 Oof, that's rough. How'd you get out? With my 99 Eclipse GSX, at one point both door handles had broken so I had to climb in from the trunk, LOL! It was quite dignified and not suspicious at all!

[@markemery7741]

@@Bristecom It was pretty embarrassing. To make it worse I have WRX seats in it too which made it even harder to crawl over to the passenger side door. Good times

[@marvinshenk]

Best car I ever had was a 1980 Subaru GL Wagon with optional 4 wheel drive. No computers. No airbags. Ran like a tank. Had a cool third headlight that would flip up from the front center. My brother gave it to me for free. I drove that thing across the US and back. On the way back I made it in 52 hours. There was no radio in the car, but I had a boombox. I even slept in that car for 6 months in the winter of 1995. In 1998 I parked it in Washington DC while working, and they towed it. They said I owed like $1200 in parking tickets to pay if I wanted it back. To me in 1998, telling me I need to pay $1200, it might as well be $12 million. They kept that car. I still miss it.

[@EmilyBoltz]

I wish I could afford a Subaru - they have such a great rating

[@Duran762]

Im just shocked you have such a good brother. My family couldn't care less about each other and will demand payment for any kind of help needed.

[@Arthur_Hastings]

0:00 Mercedes 6:19 Jeep 12:36 Audi

[@newchannel1220]

hyundai and KIA should be on the list.

[@kamranmammadli5850]

​@@newchannel1220 depends, spare parts are not that expensive at least

[@robertcobb4407]

I have a 2012 kia optima with 225000 miles on it, only thing I’ve ever had to replace was the alternator. The connecting rod bearing had to be replaced at 135,000 but kia paid for it. As long as you keep the oil full they are fine.

[@kamranmammadli5850]

@@robertcobb4407 If not theft problems in USA, it is a good choice for 20k money

[@austintomkewitz3981]

Mercedes Jeep Audi Translate to English Junk Crap Poop

[@AndrewD50297045]

Same with Jaguar, Jag wanted $3000 to fix a coolant leak because they needed to pull the supercharger. I did it in my garage for $170 (in upgraded metal parts) and 4 hours of my time.

[@TEFLONFRMDC]

Currently own my first jaguar, beautiful car, but wouldn’t have got it if it didn’t come with a warranty

[@_Wai_Wai_]

Oh 4 hours, big job

[@ClavinZKL]

Are u a mechanic?

[@AndrewD50297045]

@@ClavinZKL No, never done it before. But I'm pretty mechanically inclined.

[@ClavinZKL]

@AndrewD50297045 well that's good to hear. I got a bargain on an A6 v6 2.0 2014 and the way Scott said all those things about u need someone to work on it regularly or it's gonna go bad made me doubt lol

[@hai.zzzzzz]

We currently have 5 Mercedes cars in our house, we barely have any problems, service and maintain them, most have 150,000+ miles on them too.

[@sp7873]

Me too

[@baybramillion9263]

people with money don't care about repairs. they just say fix it? if you care about money keep watching this man.

[@fyodor8008]

People with money drive something to show off, so they eat the repair costs the same way they pay hundreds of dollars for a pair of shoes. If you aren't actually wealthy, you can still flaunt like this, but it's a bad idea. I know cuz I had a luxury car once, and I don't think I ever want one again. They're not worth it if you're working class.

[@ivoman7]

I agree. You don't want to go to a dealer with your Audi. You need to know an Audi mechanic who'll work on it for you, after-hours. If that says something about official car dealer, good. 😁

[@exiteternium]

my 335i with all it's options was almost 50K n ew in 2008 ( adjusted for inflation that's almost 80K) , i got it used for 7K, high mileage yes, but get's 25 MPG combined town and highway driving.. and if i don't have to stop i can get between 38 and 45 MPG in town in 6th gear at 40 MPH. the car just runs great. it handles amazing, rides a little stiff but is what it is with M Sport suspension.

[@CitCat528]

Had a 2011 Mercedes e350 went 220k miles, no major problems, drove perfectly until someone crashed into us going 90mph+ car saved us but totaled she was a dream

[@unknown_4656]

I have the exact same, E350 2011 3.5 V6, shes at 260000 KM and runs like a dream and she has no problems!

[@TheCidKagenou]

To be truthful, we have two Audis in the family, one is a 2011 A3 2.0 TFSI and a 2012 1.8 TFSI. Both have been fine, the A3 just needs an expensive repair on the AC. It does matter who works on the car, these are cars that need to be well cared for.

[@ThomasKing19933]

I used to have a 2002 Mercedes Benz clk 320 with the V6. Lovely car with a smooth engine. The auto transmission went out and I had it rebuilt at the cost of 3k. Apart from that, it was surprisingly cheap to maintain.

[@Mr.Worf63]

My brother is still driving his 2001 SLK 320 , no major problems just some minor repairs and maintenance. It was used. He loves it.

[@zelowatch30]

Those were one of the few that I've seen last a long time.

[@Pllm30]

He's talking about the newer models not the older ones.

[@ThomasKing19933]

​@@Pllm30 I know...

[@MaxCroat]

@@Pllm30 TBH, the model he had in the video wasn't exactly a newer model either. It's like mid 2000s.

[@browngreen933]

I'll never badmouth my rustfree 1995 Ford Contour with 180,000 miles again.

[@sunnc]

How do you keep it rust free?

[@ady007pl]

@@sunnc perks of living on a desert

[@kevinyoung2431]

I bought a few used Toyota trucks for cheap and have access to a Toyota master mechanic with a side gig in the underground economy you speak of... best of both worlds.

[@princeismypitbull5432]

I have a 2011 ford ranger that has 146,446 miles on it

[@layneannen]

Love my 1967 ford f100 PU! Daily driver, and i can work on it myself!

[@velkovskinikola2]

Only things I can change on my car is a light bulb and a spare tyre. Had 2 Alfa Romeos and 1 BMW. All quite old only time I got stranded is when the exhaust fell apart and when the alternator on the BMW gave up.

[@ruck-a-tron]

I had a 2004 C230 Kompressor and it was a great car. I owned it for 7 years and had no major problems and it was easy to work on. Somewhere around 2012 is where they started to be a pain in a butt. The brake thing happens if you don't put it in maintenance mode, or whatever it's called, first. I think the problem has something to do with when you release pressure on the calipers, like it thinks there is a brake malfunction so it locks everything out. A Mercedes mechanic told me that you can put the key fob far away from the car for a few hours and that will let you work on the brake system and some other stuff without causing issues.

[@christophernogowski517]

I have just bought a Lexus ES350 2012 240000 miles The original owner took care of the car extremely well no it's my turn I love it best car I've ever owned in my life Smooth quiet sexy Never thought I would be able to afford Alexis Hunt around they're out there for good prices I paid 7 grand I've had the car About 3 months Only been to the gas station twice😅

[@AB-dr8wq]

That a6 tdi is a great car. Very reliable if you service them very early and look after them

[@robertnagy2456]

servicing very early is burned money always

[@Aegirak]

I’ve got a 2012 ML350 Bluetec (Diesel) 136000 miles. Made in Tuscaloosa. So far so good only issue is the hydraulic trunk doesn’t open by itself. V6 diesel. Runs like a scalded ape.

[@logistiriostyl]

Scotty the Great!! My cars Toyota MR2 three engines replaced at 60k miles.... Toyota RAV4 diesel 310k miles and still going and BMW e46 320k miles!!!!

[@Matt_76]

Forgot to mention BMW.. you never have to drain the oil on it, it leaks out the valve cover & cooler on it's own.

[@ak_getright9905]

No oil leaks on 3 bmws I’ve had

[@dn059]

😂 the worst of all cars

[@PaulJohnson-vn7eh]

Break My Wallet

[@siptang81]

Have had 4 BMW's never had an issue. But I also usually get a new one around the 90k-110k mileage mark

[@nickyj3571]

​@@dn059it's a toss up between BMW and Audi

[@facelessshadow92]

Last time I drove an Audi, I fell in love. I quickly fell out of love when I learned they won’t last long after 100k miles without sacrificing several limbs

[@imrileth6618]

One relative bought new i think it was 3 cylinder tiny audi and the engine blew up in a year. One coworker bought used one and drove it like month before timing crapped out and it was at 3 shops getting fixed. They got it fixed eventually but it was so expensive that she got rid of it and told me to never buy audi, i responded yeah i know that already haha. She then bought used mercedes that broke down afer month as well haha. Some people just have to have ego car like audi or mercedes even if they are completete crap.

[@JB-li2tv]

@@imrileth6618the only way I would buy an Audi, Mercedes or BMW is if the car was still under bumper to bumper warranty. Even if I could afford the repairs when out of warranty I wouldn’t buy them. Those brands just aren’t reliable!

[@ady007pl]

audis aren't that bad, good maintenance is a must. and diesel engines are more reliable than gas.

[@imrileth6618]

@@ady007pl Old mechanical diesels for sure. But modern ones with the extra adblues and and particle filter crap most likely not.

[@ady007pl]

@@imrileth6618 thats coorect, although in europe they just cut out the particle filters lol. My 2.0 Tdi Diesel still going strong after 200k miles

[@johnnaaz5280]

I have a golf r. I'm a tech 15 years in the field. I 100 agree with this. Would not recommend buying German if you can't fx them yourself.

[@BabyBugBug]

My local Volkswagen dealer where I service my 2019 Jetta told me that unless these two guys I know are there, don't bother taking the car in to get it serviced with anyone else lol. I found that very telling.

[@ady007pl]

my audi Q5 still going strong after 200k miles. 2.0 Tdi and manual for the win

[@mosesadk454]

I have a 2005 Grand Cherokee with a 3.7 with 168,000 miles. Its been very reliable, just normal maintenance, brakes,tires and fluids.

[@mikex4941]

Old Jeeps are fine (case-in-point with my WJ). The recent ones are the problematic ones though.

[@APHill-ip8qt]

I love my 2018 Jeep Compass. Zero issues, drove cross county multiple times and got 32.5 miles per gallon.

[@ady007pl]

its a fiat so be prepared for the worst (or the best)

[@mattthrasher9133]

Beat the piss out of an Audi. Sold it at 60k b/c I knew what was coming.

[@stephendibari5010]

In 2011 I bought a 2000 V6 VW Passat wagon with a 5 speed manual with low mileage for its age. kept it for 5 years until the cars CPU wouldn’t connect to the NYS inspection computer so I couldn’t get it inspected. Cost of the main computer was more than what the car was worth so I Was forced to sell it. Would never touch another German car especially one with over 50k miles and/or 5 years old. They’re all empty money pits beyond that

[@arricammarques1955]

@@stephendibari5010 Ya, das good.

[@darklordsauron3415]

@@stephendibari5010basically all EuroShit engineering.

[@jaredR207]

I had a 2003 Audi A8 with the 4.2 V8 I'm the second owner, the first owner had it for 130k miles and paid $70,000. I bought it for $5,000 in 2016. I recently sold it to my friend for $2,500 with 260k miles and still a lot of life left in it. All aluminum chassis and body on that model so zero rust after all those years. Most of the work over the years I did myself by using an Autel and KZbin videos, I'm not a mechanic by trade. Anything I wasn't comfortable with or that would be significantly easier with it up on a lift I turned it over to local mechanics. The repairs were very reasonable considering I never had a car payment on it. They can be great cars if you find the right one.

[@gene_takavic57]

Scotty, may you be given eternal life so you can continue to inform us of the good and bad with automobiles. I wish I had known of you 20 years ago when I bought a new Jeep Liberty. Krikey! You have a new subscriber.

[@denisjames24]

As an European guy who owns a 4 cylinder 2.0 TDI Skoda and an 1.8 TFSI Audi, no problems whatsoever since owning them the last 3 years (both used - Skoda 80k miles, Audi 160k miles).

[@SergeyPazychev]

Thank you for the information and all details!

[@tfjohnson55]

I have stuck with a 2015 Jeep Renegade w Trailhawk package. Just can’t miss any chance to say: Run away !! Annoying layout, unexpected repairs to transmission and electronics. It does do a great job on very rough roads but would flip over like a turtle trying to follow a Wrangler over boulders… as they both boulders their way to a mechanic to fix dumb problems.

[@thegreat9481]

Just Empty Every Pocket

[@Kenbak-1]

Had a Renegade myself, a funky looking car that is quite nice to drive; but boy are they unreliable and poorly-built. Water pump seized 2 weeks after I first bought it, and then oil began leaking through the seals of the gasket. Sold it after a month. Wouldn't touch another Stellantis vehicle with a 10-foot bargepole!

[@Notfiveo0]

Where am I going to find a multimillionaire mechanic like Scotty to work on my car?

[@isaacashurov365]

You don't have to have Scotty working on your car if you carefully research you can find a good repairman who is not too cheap and not too expensive in your neighborhood neighborhood

[@kevinhamblin951]

Funny ….Scotty gets in his limo and leaves the SET 😅

[@HansyPants184]

​@@isaacashurov365reviews aren't everything. I had 2 great techs who started a shop about 10 years ago. Did flawless work and there was never anything on the invoice that wasn't discussed and explained. Even an engine swap didn't cost a dollar more than discussed. As soon as they started expanding and bringing on more techs and focusing more on the back end a couple years ago I haven't had a single good experience. Make sure those reviews are recent!

[@mccloud2298]

​@@isaacashurov365ah.. it must be so good to live in civilized country

[@lannyfenster7461]

Well I purchased CPO 2019 MB s560 with 25000 miles 2.5 years ago and it has been a lot of fun to have, it has a lot of options and just hope it lasts somwhat like my 2000 s500 it was going strong when I sold it at 287,000 miles. I agree with Scotty 100% on the computers that takes a lot of time to understand and I try not to think about that, but is a great auto.

[@jamespn]

The S class Mercedes in some overseas markets had roll up windows, plastic hub caps, no sunroof, just a simple 4 door sedan with much less things to break.

[@adriannurkiewicz8816]

X to doubt or it was s class from 80s

[@jamespn]

@@adriannurkiewicz8816 I would say 1980s

[@ady007pl]

probably in Nigeria

[@richardbooth4573]

Thank you for this delightful tale , Harry . every time I see this on U tube I get moved . This may be =5 reenactment but =5 good one . ❤❤❤

[@RandallChase1]

1:43 I have my questions about this owner as well… they put the “VOID” registration sticker on their plate 🤦🏻‍♂️ that sticker is only needed for a motorcycle. In Texas you only need one sticker on the windshield (which was dated 2020).

[@julietphillips1991]

"Take the payout money." That gave me a chuckle!

[@AB-dr8wq]

$220/hr? Ha, how about £192/hr. Considering living expenses and day-to-day things are cheaper in the UK this is a very very expensive hourly rate for us

[@gobblegoblin]

The median UK yearly salary is less than half of the US, I don’t think people realize how poor they are compared to us. I guess just because they have the ridiculous royal family and they spend so much money showing off in a boring stale way that people think of them as wealthy.

[@Black_Drako]

Those Mercedes, E klass, CLS, S klass, from the early's 2000's, have SBC brakes, these brakes are all electronic, and hidraulic, before you change the brake pads, you have to conect a scan tool and deactivate the oil pressure on the SBC pump. After the job done you have to reactivate the sbc pump again.

[@danieleriksson1657]

I have an R-class 320 CDI from 2007 and no major problems and has been cheap to maintain. I changed the airstruts in the front recently myself and it was easy to change, costed me $700 in total and bought from miessler-automotive.

[@logohigh1]

horrendous , but I can imagine it'll be the same on every car sooner or later . I'll be back on pushbike by then

[@Cornbread-gi6kt]

Unfortunately some unscrupulous characters can change the origin manufacturers tag very easily. Relying on the manufacturer tag alone is pretty much a misconception.🤷🏼

[@WoodshavenPatriot]

2024 Audi s5 owner with this 3.0t six cylinder…one of their more reliable engines. Got about $5k off msrp in April. Life is too short to drive boring cars, but I do keep cars a long time. Had a an Audi A4 six cylinder that i sold with 225k miles. Have 2014 1.8t VW Passat with 190k that did give me issues and burns a ton of oil. I didnt keep up with maintenance as i should have.

[@cobra-pt4fv]

I bet you never been hungry and poor

[@WoodshavenPatriot]

@@cobra-pt4fv No, thankfully not. Work hard and fortunate to live well.

[@emmettrobinson9708]

Go to GMC Sierra s.L.EZ 715.3 l 407000 miles saint motor saint transmission.Same rear end.I've never had better great truck

[@Blazerghost]

My moms glk 350 is at 140k miles hasn’t had a single issue.

[@anfernyjackson9013]

Did she buy it new or used? Wondering if maybe people have more problems buying used from people who were really rough on them

[@asadb1990]

​@@anfernyjackson9013doesn't really matter as much when toyotas can be abused and still be super reliable with cheap readily available parts. Why german manufacturers can't make parts mor readily available in 2024 is beyond me.

[@MaxCroat]

Eh, it depends on the model. Some of these older mercedes cars were really good. My father has a 2005 e class with the om648 straight six and that car is pretty good. What Scotty said about the brakes is true though, you have to plug in your diagnostic tool and disengage the SBC pump before working on the brakes. Some people just physically disconnect the wiring on the pump, but from what I gather it is better to do it through the computer. I think it is also supposed to release the pressure in the brake cylinders if you do it electronically, although I'm not completely sure about that. As far as the air suspension goes, if you have it on any car it is pretty inevitable that you will have issues after a while. Those bags are always rubber and will degrade and have to be replaced over time. Pretty sure it happens on trucks too (or semis, as americans call them).

[@asadb1990]

@@MaxCroat sure but the whole idea is these weaker items like the air suspension still last way longer on lexus

[@frieddale329]

I think the point is regular people won’t wanna pay the regular higher maintenance fees associated with Mercedes. Plus we don’t even know how much your mom drives that thing so that doesn’t help.

[@Potrice1337]

Mercedes 2013 ML350 (W166 chassis) Bluetec (diesel) at 310 000 km (about 193 000 miles) going strong and very fuel efficient. It has been much more reliable than my 2008 Dodge Avenger (the worst pos I've ever owned).

[@MigotRen]

in germany, the 3.0 v6 TDI is legendary as a autobahn workhorse. if maintained right and driven properly, these take you arround the world, ten times over.

[@4partmedia]

Yo Scotty... is that Cicadas going crazy in the backyard? Sheesh!

[@kenilworth7070]

I have a 2013 Audi A4 with 209,000 miles and minimal maintenance over her lifetime so far. Still going strong. Bought it for $17k in 2018 and drive pretty spirited. You just need to change the oil every 5k miles not the 10k mile intervals recommended by Audi.

[@creadisc6213]

If you drive a Mercedes the real value is in it not failing in the first place and driving it for long distances over long periods of time, conditions you will typically encounter on the Autobahn. My family owned a diesel c class for 15 years and ran it for 400k miles without major issues. After that we sold it to some guy in eastern europe who is probably driving around with it to this day.

[@djdigital3806]

I’m loving my 2012 Jeep Liberty 🗽 2X4 truck. I used it to tow my 2024 Coleman 17b camper. A solid vehicle at 14 mpg. 😊

[@eligreg99]

I have a 08 Liberty and love it as well. People hate the boxy look but I personally love it and it’s actually a decent sleeper car. Only main issue is the gas mileage is lackluster unless you’re on the highway.

[@simonmears1726]

Scotty gets so animated hes the man 😮

[@T62215]

1. Mercedes 2. Jeep 3. Audi

[@billbog25]

2009 C300 with 136k miles on it. Have had zero issues. I do my own maintenance so i go to FCP Euro and even oil changes cost me nothing. Why? Because they have a lifetime warranty on everything.... including oil!!! Sorry Scotty

[@pH7screwtube]

Dont say sorry..... Just feel lucky

[@MaxCroat]

Do they really give you free oil and filters after paying once because they have "lifetime warranty"? That just boggles the mind, really doesn't make sense as a business model. On some parts which are designed to last yes, maybe, but oil? Just doesn't make sense to me they would replace expendable items for free, since they are meant to be worn out anyways. Heard this from several people, but I'm not from the US so idk. If it's true, that is an amazing deal.

[@renkhachatoorian302]

Not a CVT and not any automatic. Only the manual transmission will keep you happy, for ever and will cost less.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

The original owner of this audi got screwed and the new owner got an awesome deal

[@Coral-reef.]

The worst financial decision OF MY LIFE was my jaguar xf supercharged. HORRYFYING

[@darklordsauron3415]

That’s what you get with all EuroShit engineering. A car that breaks down all time and has new electrical gremlins every day is not my idea of luxury. Japanese manufactures are ironically the actual luxury brands.

[@robingrunsberg9572]

@@darklordsauron3415 yeah and they are mostly fugly nowadays maybe except for mazdas

[@djp1234]

I've been buying only Diesel cars for the past 10 years. Never going back to gasoline.

[@laszlobauer5274]

I don't really understand why Americans don't want diesel engines in their cars. Maybe a V6 Audi is more complex, but the 4 cylinder VW TDI is really not a rocket ship.

[@aava4351]

I have a 2010 Land Rover Discovery 4. I don’t recommend it if you don’t like to get your hands dirty. Costs are crazy at the stealer. But if you import parts from England and Germany and repair/replace yourself it is typically 1/4 of dealer price or less. Totally worth it. Best car ever.

[@FuyangLiu]

Just bought a 2001 Saab 9-3 last week and feels great about it, plan to hold and keep it running as long as possible 😅

[@samuelhoward8504]

Scotty you’ll think this deal I got is interesting. I just bought a 2004 Mercedes clk500 with 48k miles for $10,000. I did my research and the engine is the most reliable m113 engine and is the only v8 model available with conventional coil spring suspension, none of that hydraulic or air ride crap, and guess what, its buttery smooth! I made sure to get a non amg engine so none of that hand built stuff where they’re not all made the same. It is also made in stutgart Germany! The owners were retired and kept it in a garage with a car cover. It’s basically a brand new car for 80% off. Accounting for inflation in today’s money it would’ve been a $82,000! And it looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. I’m also a certified mechanic and build vintage race cars so I can work on it myself. What do you think, Scotty?

[@stevenm8970]

I bought a volvo v60, 217k miles, full service history, single owner. Seems to be going well still!

[@clivedominic1425]

Love your presentation style.

[@TheCrowlands]

For what it's worth I've had some luck with my 2012 Volvo C30 2.5L 5 cylinder Petrol. 250,000km + just about to replace my first crank seal apart from that no problems runs great. Not sure if it's good luck or are they are decent car, not sure but so far so good😬

[@OlllOHD]

I will appreciate if you reviewed the 2023-24 Jeep compass, it is a whole different ball game.

[@averageguy1261]

Curious does Scotty have a team? Researcher, video editor, writer? He cranks out video, information, and some quality videos fast.

[@danpinsonsax]

As a BMW owner i was wondering why they weren’t on the list.

[@DJKID777]

This is why i like honda. Im a lazy driver. Honda is not that much a pain to fix.

[@MEN101]

Proud owner of a 2007 Toyota Corolla ZRE hatchback with almost 200,000 kms.

[@Squigga2]

150-200€ to change a starter...and I changed it myself.... Mercedes aren't for me,i go back to ford opel toyota and honda

[@luisriba8082]

I used to drive an Audi A4 2004 manual. I tell you that Audi's are fun to drive but they are expensive to fixed. Expecially at 120k miles nothing but problems.

[@MJSE-of7gs]

My wife and I have been buying Mercedes cars since the 90s and never had a major issue at all. No, we do not keep them for 15 years!!!! Or put hundreds of thousands of clicks on them either. Change them every 4 years, 5 at the most and never an issue. Like most cars, if you properly maintain them and garage then there is far less chance of an issue.

[@LuisFlores-wd3jy]

Don’t know if Scotty right , I replace rear brake and rotors on 2018 GLC 2018 and no problem that was 3 years ago

[@Frank-t7n]

Best Benz made was the 123 series. Have a 1983 300D that is just broke in at 676,500 miles. The Benz 115 and 116 126 are the last good Benz made. Also have a 1978 early 300SD that has 733,000 miles.

[@krokodil9096]

123 was bulletproof and for example 124 series not so much people were complaining about build quality

[@trnavacV6T]

in europe, for the average man, best cars that money can buy are mercedes audi and bmw, because we maintain cars better and use more diesel engines variants (usually 3.0l I6/V6 which are pretty indestructible)

[@eikichionizuka2206]

Diesel is useless and will drain you financially If you dont don’t do a lot of miles. I’m French and most people buy diesel because the fuel cost is cheap but are complaining about the reliability because they drive a lot in town

[@charlessommers7218]

Great info 👍

[@cambeaton8364]

My sister has owned three 2 litre . She puts about 350,000 on them sells them and buys a new one. Zero problems

[@skltfz4997]

as a 4l cylinder turbocharge vw owner yes, the car is just can go wrong in any case

[@djcapri3093]

I have my 2010 Rx350 155,000. With cero issued Thanks god

[@davevan8864]

We bought a Compass first year it came out. (wasn't that pre Fiat??) It was a decent vehicle back then but sold it after 2 years as we got a great offer.

[@timsmith2952]

Part of the reason something like Jeep Compass exists isn't just because they are trying to capitalize on the Jeep name. It actually has to do with trying to offset the rest of the brands' more fuel guzzling vehicles (Wrangler, Cherokee) in an effort to get the overall mpg of the brand increased. If you recall a while back Aston Martin was selling a rebranded Toyota/Scion IQ as a $40,000 Aston Martin Cygnet because as a brand they had to meet some sort of new EU emissions target. I think the US likely has something similar with a brand's mpg and/or emissions.

[@qisyaizzia5045]

I still driving my 35 years old 1989, w124 mercedes as my daily driven. No electronic, no problem. Old is gold.😂

[@LynnSharp-s5r]

Omg Scotty when I seen the KY Jelly pop up I got a GREAT Laugh😂😂😂😂 Thank You for Your Fun Loving Spirit & Ur GREAT ADVICE

[@sixsentsoldiers]

To think Chrysler is still around and Oldsmobile is not is just sad. I will always be an Oldsmobile Man.

[@fg-pd5mh]

2014 a4 2.0 157,820 miles. Not major issues just mainance. I had nissan, honda and chevy but nothing like an audi. 10 years old and still love my car looks and performance. If you're a student and on a budget, honda and toyota!!. If you like performance and can pay for a German mainance. Audi!!

[@Pew7070]

That’s also my story with my Audi! Buy one only if you have an Audi mechanic friend.

[@lowcabbie]

2008 E500 cost me 3k to change one rear airbag. Worst car i owned. Actually all German cars i owned were trash. Except one model. Mach 3 jetta glx Vr6 .

[@michelebailey9302]

Love your facts, information scotty can you do a show on Mazda CX-9 grand touring AWD my Head Gasket blow trying to find someone to fix it in las cruces, nm for low coast please help.🤭

[@user-mf9gs]

Proud owner of a 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost with 250,000 miles. No problems

[@harvrindrsingh]

That's great. What engine does it have

[@alancohen5688]

I'm the proud owner of a Rolls Canardly. It rolls down one hill and canardly make it up the next!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@IceFansBusesMore]

I remember several years ago seeing a little girl throw a tantrum and the car her guardian had was a 2011-2017 jeep compass 😂 I saw her and her guardian get in it.

[@jeffwolf8018]

I just saw for 2500 nearly new BMW for sale. It needs a new motor with less than 70,000 mi on it.. what garbage. I had a 92 that I got over 350,000 mi on the engine. And it was still driving. That naturally aspired straight 6, 2.5 L was nearly bulletproof. Then they throw turbos and a bunch of technology on it and ruin it.

[@ryker4124]

Where do diesels need emissions testing? Never heard of such a thing. I'm in PA.

[@kelvinstrickland263]

I just bought From The Dealership in January 2024 ,2921 Jeep Compass Limited Edition Black Top Red Velvet Exterior,Smoky Grey/ Black, 4k miles $35000 Canadian Still Brand New,The Owner Of The Dealership Drive It The 4k miles

[@calimilk1113]

That is insane! Just for changing front brake pads!!! Wow 🤯

[@hakankinnunen3270]

Vad heter din scan tool????. PS jag vill verkligen veta!!! Den du har verkar riktigt bra!!!!!!!

[@INFINITEShoobes]

@scottykilmer i have question what oil will work in a opel astra kadett 160i (1995) because we are unable to find the owners manual and i tried google but nothing also there is nothing. I tried to look inside the engine and oil cal but cant find anything we still have the old oil 🙃 but needs to be changed as the car have not run in 9 years we did occasionally took it for a drive but maybe 3 times

[@kamranmammadli5850]

I want to buy one if these 2011 camry, 2008 corolla or 2010 rav4, 200-250k miles are 20% cheaper than 100-150k miles, I dont know if opting for low milage is a good choice if I need cheap car to drive for a year

[@Scoopthemoopoop]

Gonna leave my comment in case anyone replies.

[@sts242]

2003 Toyota Tacoma prerunner 2.7l. 300,000 still going strong.