5 Car Brands Only Stupid People Buy

[@scottykilmer]

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[@Oh-That-Guy-Again]

BMW only if you can do the repairs yourself. (Or maybe you have a cheap repairman.) The official BMW dealer will charge you an arm and a leg.

[@MJSE-of7gs]

@@Oh-That-Guy-Again OR only keep them whilst under warranty ...

[@mariosmilos265]

Hey Scotty, do you have any opinion about Mahindra and their pickups?

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

Except in California, where the government will just pocket the difference and leave the price high. And, where is all that money going? To their money-pit high speed rail line to nowhere?

[@Young1blood496]

Hello Mr Scotty I need some information about the 2014 Mercedes ml 350 4 matic gasoline please

[@Caritasaveritas]

0:50 BMW 5:50 Chrysler 11:50 Kia 17:28 Dodge 22:20 Mercedes

[@DouglasRamirez-dj7sd]

Thanks

[@Goatlikeitornot]

Agree with each one

[@nitacollins9543]

Yup😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@GK_Squid]

Vw didn't make the list for once??

[@ATHIP12]

How did Hyundai escape the list?

[@jr1885]

I don’t have an issue with BMW, Mercedes or any luxury vehicle being problematic because they are made for wealthy people that should be able to afford the maintenance. My issue is with cars that are made for regular people that aren’t reliable. That’s just not right.

[@prajwas2004]

If you maintain them in a timely manner, they run forever. Look at how many old bmws and Mercedes are out there.

[@hijazzains]

Yew Volkswagen...a scam

[@hijazzains]

​@@prajwas2004the mechanical bmws abd mercs are legendary its when they starr going electronics theyre bad..b

[@priyanshuvettori5179]

Also people should understand the difference between reliability and high maintenance.

[@prajwas2004]

@hijazzains i have had 2 Mercedes 2014 and 2016. Had Porsches 2002, 2010, now have a Porsche 718, 2018. Major issues only in one of the Porsches i owned. That was more down to a lack of maintenance. Cars now are more technologically advanced with performance parts. Sensors, Lane assists, Cameras. Wifi. Bluetooth. Fuel efficiency. Can't mistake glitches with quality. If you go for something with no new tech, you will find that you will get a "reliable" car by 80s standards :)

[@itree4]

I bought a kia back in 2002. Second worse mistake of my life…. Next to my ex wife 🙄🙄🙄

[@masonreppeto882]

Wives in the west will never not be a mistake.

[@melissasmess2773]

Wives always want more than a Kia! 😂

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

[@rosebudchocolates5876]

your mother is cheaper than a kia

[@kingroll7026]

😂​@@melissasmess2773

[@margaretf6147]

My husband had a Mercedes and talk about a money pit! I’ll stick with Lexus. I find used Lexus RX350’s cost about the same to repair as the Camrys I’ve owned and are very reliable.

[@echanlynneighbors-richmond794]

I'm teaching myself how to work on my own Benz, becuse every little thing if'n I took it to a repair person, costs would be astronomical. Major things take it in. I've probably saved $2,000 thereabouts this past summer for parts which cost $300. $200/ hr shop cost, and the person doing the work gets 10% of that, ain't right either. And years ago when speaking with my mech at Nissan he informed me that even though his experience allows him to complete a job in 30 minutes, if'n their internal repair manual indicates that the job should take 1 1/2 hour, he still has to charge that 1 1/2 labour charge, which rounds to 2 hours. Scam and a Hustle...😎

[@manavalanp2123]

I have one😢

[@hikerhobby1204]

Amen! Never getting rid of my GX 460!

[@danielarthur2915]

That might be because Lexus is manufactured by Toyota

[@hikerhobby1204]

@@danielarthur2915 That’s why we love them!

[@tomrworby7143]

I love my E46 bmw, 6-cylinder in line, no turbo. After my first $300 oil change at the dealer I bought a Bentley service manual and do my own servicing. I've replaced a lot of the plastic crap that fails, ahead of time. There's a whole community a fanatics that can tell you what to watch out for and how to fix it. 25 years and going strong. I'm a happy amateur mechanic.

[@TimmieTennis]

Me too, still loving my E46 5sp with 86K miles….

[@KevinMitnickHackyboy]

Bruh! $300 for an oil change? That’s straight robbery! ☠️

[@gx4548]

Have you calculated how much time you have spent on preventive fixes? Still very expensive in total, in the end.

[@rocky965able]

Why a Bentley Manual if it's a bmw?

[@bluehills38]

@@gx4548PM is not expensive

[@meshamesha3122]

2012 Kia Sorento, 150,000 miles, nothing but basic maintenance and it still runs great, no issues whatsoever / 2008 Hyundai Sonata, 200,000 miles, nothing done but basic maintenance, oil changes, battery, tires and such, sold it recently just because I got bored of it and wanted a new car.

[@1Know1tHurts]

You are lucky. My KIA Optima's engine died at just 170 000 kilometers.

[@bladeduffer]

​@@1Know1tHurtsNo. He's not lucky. I know plenty of KIA owners that have plenty of miles on their cars with no issues. I know the older ones, like Hyundai , were problematic but the ones that came out within the last 8 or so years are much better.

[@Get_yotted]

2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 220k miles, cold AC, hot heater, 35MPG. I regret selling it. The only issue was the backup camera stopped working.

[@miltonhayek2494]

I'm buying my second Toyota. It's the powertrain that I want. Hybrid 2.0 with 196 HP. Same as my Prius. But my sister bought a Kia. The resale value is a lot lower in the long run. But I honestly think that the Kias are going up in reliability. That's what I've read. It may be worth a second look.

[@JoeyDCote]

Yeah, I bought a Hyundai Elantra 2008 back when it was new. Put quite a few miles on it and in the 12 years I owned it the only realy repair I had to get done was a strut. Gave it to my nephew and he is still driving it with no issues. In New England. 16 years and almost no rust.

[@histriamagna1014]

Scotty Kilmer is getting a monument erected in front of the Toyota headquarters in Japan.

[@sethpowers1748]

Underrated comment

[@林振华-t4v]

I hope he doesnt say anything good about morden Toyota. Any toyota after mid 2010s is junk as well.

[@histriamagna1014]

@@林振华-t4v No. He is stuck in the mid 1990s....😂😂

[@ineedmorecarrots6063]

scotty kilmer is getting erect in front of toyota headquarters in japan

[@EyehatePersona5]

@@林振华-t4vare new Toyota actually bad? What’s a good car to get then?

[@geraldwalsh6489]

My wife has a 25 year ole Corolla she drives most days,with 171,000 miles on clock.....never gives problems. Now at 25 years old,it will fetch around €1000 if she were to sell it,here in Ireland!

[@Qwazier3]

Worth every penny. My Scion XD is a 2008. Runs like a top. Has stick too. Not planning on giving it up.

[@merlene314]

My corolla is 29 yrs, still up and running at 200, 000 miles. Low maintenance. Bought a rav4 for my retirement. 20,000 miles for 10 years. Practical cars.

[@metalmike570]

Mine is a 1999 too. 178K on it now, I bought it with 151K for $1000 about 2 years ago. But I did put $1800 on new front wheel bearings and one small linkage underneath the car. And then $500 for a new radiator but for $3300 total it's still worth it because I drive it as much as my payment SUV. It saves a lot of mileage on the payment vehicle and it runs very good.

[@Mr.Owl777]

The only problem that my 2004 Corolla is that at two hundred thousand nine hundred and ninety nine miles, the odometer stopped adding miles. I started using the trip milage counter. It's at around 310k miles now and drives great.

[@metalmike570]

@@Mr.Owl777 Oh well, now you can't resell it, not that you would want to!!

[@joliettraveler]

You are correct about run flats. Got rid of them right away. Ride was horrible. Replaced with Michelins from Costco.

[@olanderdecastro52]

Former Mini Cooper S owner right here. The run flats do ride very rough. However, if you would like me and owned one of these machines, you absolutely had to have them. No spare tire and no easy replacement tires on hand at most repair shops. I had many many times riding for as much as 35 miles on a completely empty run flat. I’m very glad they had them available. For regular car that has a spare tire, especially if you can get a full size spare then hell, no I would never use a run flat.

[@MrTerrell966]

@@olanderdecastro52 I keep a can of fix a flat in my Mercedes.. I ditched the runflats..

[@MsCaryopteris]

I have a RAV4. When scheduling my maintenance, they always compliment my brand choice. 😊

[@FreddyA85]

Have a 2018 Rav4. Never getting a different car😂

[@leshudson6083]

I bought a KIA Sephia brand new and it lasted forever. One of the best cars I have ever had. The only thing that I had to replace was a timing belt at over 140,000 miles, and when it broke it did no damage to the engine at all.

[@KevinMitnickHackyboy]

Lucky for you it didn’t damage anything inside the engine, but if you still have it, try to keep maintenance on that thing, at least every 4 years or 50k miles.

[@videomaniac108]

@@KevinMitnickHackyboy A non-interference engine will not damage anything if a cam belt breaks; the engine just stops abruptly but the camshaft(s) do need to be rephased correctly.

[@razielbeoulve819]

I don't think this comment is an endorsement of KIA as intended, so you telling me at 140k miles the timing belt will break? that's awful, you were extremely lucky the engine was not damaged, did you were just starting the car?

[@leshudson6083]

No. It was being driven, and that is not awful. Most timing belts should be changed around 75k, so pretty good.

[@jshowao]

No oil filter? No brakes? No spark plugs? That's quite the risk lol

[@frederickwoodard9551]

I have a 2009 Honda Pilot that is 15-years old it still runs great. 🙂

[@JMae-rt2bp]

I have a 2009 Honda CRv, still going strong 😊

[@SiTengoHambre]

400 k miles ? 🫠

[@frederickwoodard9551]

@@SiTengoHambre That is terrific, I hope my Honda Pilot lasts that long. 🙂

[@sandman0917]

I have a 1995 Town & Country. It's pretty rusted, but it still runs 286-k 19:19

[@Stopcryinguwuss]

Is the frame rusted?

[@sandman0917]

@@Stopcryinguwuss just the roof and hood

[@sandman0917]

Wish Scotty still lived in Houston

[@chrisbond6823]

I've owned BMW 535i, 328is, X3. Water pump for 535, alternator for 318 and tires a battery for X3. Tons of miles on all 3. Np problems here. 3 Fords and I stayed on foot patrol.

[@gerydblackmore5484]

ive had my mazda mx5 (Miata) for 20 years the car is a mk2.5 registered in 2001. its 23 years old, still going strong. 😃

[@Djekkie-gj7jz]

I don't know what you are doing with the cars over there in the USA, but in Europe Kia is the second most reliable carbrand according to automobile organisations just after Lexus.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

My Ford Focus with 297k miles don't make that much noise at all except for the exhaust leak that I will have repaired next Friday

[@alibabaschultz352]

2006?

[@mikeruizxd5534]

My son's mom had a Ford focus I think at the miles of 120k was leaking refrigerant, the motor mounts didn't last even though they were OEM they look like they were just spray painted new. The paint dried out really fast. It drove uncomfortable, not sure if it's the suspension or the seats.

[@SBCEAGLE65]

2016 Ford focus is absolute garbage. Ford is junk

[@mikeruizxd5534]

@@Vincent-ke5zn you got lucky and are the very few on how much they actually produced

[@itgoesfast2722]

I had a 2012 Hyundai Sonata bought brand new and drove it for seven years and a 114000 miles. Never had any issues, did not burn oil.. everything worked when I sold it.. there is a reason Hyundai has such a long warranty…

[@bobsmythe2490]

Only seven years? I expect 20 years at least from my cars. That;s why I buy Toyota.

[@GPS2040]

From 2000 to 2012 Hyundai used mostly designed engines. The warranty is a reflection of their poor reputation.

[@sunghc03]

​@bobsmythe2490 he sold it, never said it broke down or stopped running

[@lorgnetteify]

My friend has a sonata with 220,000 plus miles on it and it still runs so good!

[@GPS2040]

@ chain smokers could also live to 100 all the time. They are still trash in used market.,

[@yungkaos3500]

i had this specific bmw 335i. put over $30k into trying to make this car perfect n failed. Transmission failure, engine computer failure which lead to engine failure, leaks, turbo replacement, valve cover replacement, hoses etc. any bmw without the b58 engine DO NOT BUY. As said in video, car was a DREAM to drive when it drove, but it was in the shop way more than i drove it. No lie. Once again, B58 engine for BMW or stay away.

[@cleverja]

Thank you

[@wikichen3158]

Agree,B58 is the most reliable turbo inline 6 in the market.

[@TK-gd9td]

B46/48 are also just as reliable.

[@draxuno]

B48 IS reliable too

[@mdd47]

or the B48, the Countryman/Clubman is insanely reliable for a BMW product

[@SAUBLEBEACHONTARIO]

I bought a 2008 bmw 335i. What a nightmare. It needed an oil pan gasket. I thought no big deal it’s only an oil pan gasket until I priced out to fix it. $50 for the gasket and $2500 in labour. The engine and front suspension needs to be removed to get to the oil pan. I was shocked. I blew the engine up and ended up selling it for $500. NIGHTMARE never again will I buy a German car.

[@mrki412]

Maintanance is the key.

[@bluehills38]

Most cars you have to do the same thing 🤷‍♂️😳

[@mrki412]

@@bluehills38 yes but some cars are mor durable on bad maintanance then others.

[@alphatrion100]

​​​@@mrki412 Maintenance is not Magic you know? Seals and gaskets perish. Waterpumps fail. Chains and belts need replacing. It would be nice if designers thought about that when they design their crap.

[@apscoradiales]

That's because it was an all-wheel-drive. In order to get at the oil pan, you do have to drop the whole front end to get access. Had the same issue on my wifes BMW, but it cost us a lot more because "BMW", and because Canada.

[@darahdoyle3176]

I love this guys energy! So rare to hear the truth spoken too.

[@KevinMitnickHackyboy]

I have that exact Kia Sportage, that was my first car I bought brand new, still going strong after 180k miles, no leaks, no squeaky noises at all! Basic maintenance like oil, spark plugs and coolant replacement, power steering pump, timing belt kit the only thing I’ve ever done to that car. I heard new ones are crap but ain’t getting rid of my baby!

[@lucianaromulus1408]

I've had good experiences with multiple Kias but that's just me

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Calling a KIA your baby is just depressing.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

The Nissan Frontier has a V6 ,no turbo and has 310 hp

[@CowsnotPeople]

I had a 2011 Frontier. Used it for business for 160K miles. Great truck.

[@Luke_Mk6]

Not sure about the new 3.8's, but I know several people with a fronteir/pathfinder with the 4.0 V6 that have between 150-350k on them. They're absolutely solid!

[@Tsalagi978]

@@Luke_Mk6 My Pathfinder has the 3.5 and has 270k miles on it.

[@MrCroky123]

They must be really cool where gas is cheap lol ...

[@omnibus4445]

Yeah I have one of these. Love it BUT, yeah, 15mpg.

[@ivancudina93]

Don't know about KIA in the States, but in Europe, they are about the best value for money you can get. They give you a 7-year unlimited mileage warranty. But usually not built for speed or looks.

[@HanmaHeiro]

Kia's since around 2013 have vastly improved

[@gerohubner5101]

European KIA (and Hyundai) models are completely designed and manufactured in Europe. There's nothing Korean about them besides the brand names.

[@HanmaHeiro]

@@gerohubner5101 hahaha you're funny. To think that the Kia EV3, EV6, and EV9 are designed in Europe and nothing Korean about em. Unrelated note, can I sell you a bridge or some Scottish land so you can now be Lord Gero Hubner the (5,10)1st? Edit: apologies my soon to be Lord. I misspelled your name

[@gerohubner5101]

​@@HanmaHeiroI (as well as the opening commenter) was talking about CARS and not E-rubbish technology that'll be dead and gone in 10 years.

[@HanmaHeiro]

@@gerohubner5101 still mate, where do you get that they are designed in Europe? Kia is a global company based out of Korea where more than likely they are being designed. Now I can believe some models are designed in europe, but those models are mostly likely specific to the European market

[@motorhead1933]

Buying an used 4 runner tomorrow after seeing Scotty’s videos 😊

[@khantroll7351]

Always tack on bumper to bumper 5 year warranty coverage. You will glad you did. I always do that. If you get really lucky and don't need it, buy a lotto ticket😊❤😅

[@jeffreyscott5799]

BMW Bankrupt My Wallet

[@RTMonitor]

Bankrupting My Wallet

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

​@@RTMonitorI'm so sorry bro. They're evil.

[@mzmekanette]

😂😂😂😂😂😂👏👏👏

[@Avtr44]

Same goes for Mercedes Benz. Never again.

[@RTMonitor]

@@CautionHighWavesAhead- i don't use bmws, I just think they're kinda overrated.

[@xathlak]

I've got a 2014 Kia Rio that has only had normal maintenance. Top model with all the bells and whistles and every system still works.

[@stonefireice6058]

Wow, straight shot at my stupidity! I had one of those MB E63, bought it with 24000 mls in AZ, enjoyed it for 5yrs, and “donated” to my son- car tech. He dumped it immediately! But my Lexus RX, that I drove all over the country a few times and only changed tires 2x, battery2x and made a few maintenance works I’ll keep for a long time. No Kia’s for me either.

[@dionmccall6581]

I always find it funny how lexus drivers like to rag on bmw & Mercedes, but never acknowledge the fact they paid way too much for a camry.

[@rokitman5753]

I work on BMWs i am convinced that those cars give German engineering a bad rap. Absolutely junk

[@DeeDee-pw9pm]

In my opinion, German engineering gives itself a bad rep.

[@kusonoqui]

And then you see a bunch of documentaries on KZbin where Germans are wondering what in the hell they did wrong?

[@mplslawnguy3389]

@@DeeDee-pw9pm Germans have invented all sorts of amazing things we all take for granted over the years. Putting German engineering on the shoulders of two shitty automakers is just stupid.

[@DeeDee-pw9pm]

@@mplslawnguy3389 What inventions?

[@mplslawnguy3389]

@@DeeDee-pw9pm Uh, computers, helicopters, tape recorders. coffee filters, cars, just to name a few. Are you daft?

[@jovemarks855]

My wife and I bought 2 BMW SUVs. After more than 60k miles, they became a money pit, requiring many trips to the car repair shop. I will never buy BMWs again.

[@johnp-h8896]

Owned a Kia Rio as a business commute, 300,0000 kms later still going when I sold it. Owned Hyundai Elantra similar mileage as driving school car, still going when I sold it. Owned Kia Sportage, sold at 100,000 kms still going when I traded it in. Now have Telluride, a couple recall notices like the others, no problems. Funny thing that.

[@Daniel-qi3pf]

I bought a kia stinger 2019 and i love that thing has 54k miles on it

[@cookiebiscoe3170]

I own one too! I love it! 2019 GT2. Not one problem. Knock on wood.

[@noel6058]

The 1996 Saturn SL1 4 door was pretty reliable. Still running at 213,000 plus miles. Engine and transmission is still original. 28 plus years old.

[@thefitzs]

My husband had a BMW in the 90s/00s and he worked half the freaking year just to earn enough to get that pos fixed every 3 months.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Drove a Turo 2012 BMW 3 series 🇩🇪 in spring 2024. Check engine light came on ⚠️ Orlando FL to Jacksonville 🛣 . Fuel lid would not work/open. BMW vehicles do get great ⛽️ . Quiet ride ....

[@tom5216]

My brother has 3 BMWs 2 x 1 series diesels and an X3 diesel. All of them have over 100,000 miles on them with very few problems. The 2 litre 1 series has done 180,000. My own car is a 2016 435D Gran Coup X drive with only 32,000 miles on the clock. It’s had 2 recalls to replace egr coolers and 1 to replace the drivers airbag. I’ve replaced the brakes, a headlamp levelling actuator and sensor and horn. Other than that nada. It drives great, goes like stink and I love it. The build quality is very high and the interior is like new. It has an oil and filter change every 4,000 miles.

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

Those cheap plastics are so expensive to replace. I couldn't believe it. You'd be better off buying a 3D printer and copying the parts yourself. Lol. BMW is such garbage. Garbage.

[@hectorrodriguez3244]

I had a 1999 Elantra and put over 300,000 miles in it. I did very aggressive maintenance on it (oil is cheaper than engines and transmissions). Never flushed the transmission just changed the oil. Every 4,000 miles I changed the oil. Changed the timing belt myself every 50,000 miles. Had Akebono brake pads and Autozone front brake disc. I lost it when I was T-bone 🥩 by another Elantra.

[@mehmetdurna3115]

Toyita safety margins are thrice the other makes. I bought one RAV4 2L4 imported from US in a rough Central Asian country at 180kmiles, drove 5 years in every imaginable road and climate condition without any problem. Changed only driver door window motor, alternator, battery and rear shocks. They are literally invulnerable species. NB it had a 9lt/100km mileage offurban.

[@onlyahremnant6721]

I have a 2007 Chrysler town & country over 326,000 miles. The engine still sounds new, comfort ride, the a/c stop working summer of 2024. With a bunch of rust by the passenger rear wheel and bottom, the high cost of getting it fixed is swaying me to let it go.

[@anthonyd.5516]

Not sure about new BMW's but I bought my 2001 BMW 330i in 2003 with 60,000 miles, I'm still driving it with over 200,000 miles and gave me very little problems. I have not taken it to a mechanic in the last six years at all. It still runs great and looks great!

[@stel2702]

I agree I've had bm's for years 3 series 4 series never ever spent thousands on them or ever thought this is a money pit ,I don't what this blokes talking about

[@jareroken9127]

@@stel2702 he doesn't know what he's talking about.

[@stel2702]

Absolutely I agree he's hasn't got a clue

[@Iroquois-g3s]

I bought a Kia Spectra 2009 used with 30k miles. I used that car all the way to 182k miles. During the time I had it, I abused the heck out of it, I burned brake fluid, transmission fluid, acetone, steering wheel fluid, and that engine kept working like an old 2 stroke diesel engine. At 182k the transmission gave up and I had to get rid of it.

[@will4417]

Kia and Hyundai shat the bed after 2010. Before that, they were pretty solid.

[@hathwayh3209]

​@@will4417it's literally the opposite, here in eu

[@will4417]

@@hathwayh3209 Didn't they sell their GDi engine in the UK? In the US, you can get a 2009 Optima or a 2008 Santa Fe with over 200K miles still running strong today. You won't find many 2015 Kia Forte with over 150K miles still in circulation.

[@hathwayh3209]

@@will4417 I ment the brand in general, hyundai regualry wins awards and they are rated highly for reliability

[@calibrax]

My BMW 435d from 2015 has just over 100k miles and I've had no issues. Still using runflat tyres. Regular servicing keeps it in good condition.

[@pavlosconstantinou9236]

really? almost 10 year old and still have 100K miles? Ive got 120K miles on my lexus and it's just 6 years old.

[@bobsmythe2490]

I consider 100K not many miles on the clock. Wait until it gets over 150K.

[@ajbaca602]

The 6 cylinder has a single turbo (twin scroll). I have a 535i and it is still running strong after 200k miles. No smoke, does not burn oil, and still has as much power as its ever had. Maybe I got lucky.

[@serkanst15]

Kia =hyundai, these are one of least problematic at europe. Bmw weakness is water cooling system, all other parts would last forever with decent care. Issue with europian cars in usa is; most mechanics in usa are not maintaining properly.

[@facepalmdaily4404]

Another one to look out for: If you buy a 4runner, make sure it doesn't have the XREAS suspension. It's hardly beneficial at all and when it fails, it's upwards of $5,000 to replace. Most everyone who has to replace them goes with traditional shocks and struts. Much cheaper and give the same ride quality.

[@Picklejam08]

Original owner 2005 Kia Sportage EX 4wd and a 4-speed automatic with manual shift mode. 182,000 miles. Rock solid, runs like a champ. I cruise 75 to 80 mph at 3000 rpm for long stretches. Same A/C compressor and Alternator. No rust. No burning oil or leaks. It has the 2.7 L V6 G6BA Delta engine. I'm gonna keep it another 10 years. I do all my own major & minor maintenance. Of note - It was made in Korea.

[@sushibar777]

I had a BMW 528e. It had the engine rebuilt twice, once under warranty, and once out-of-pocket. The first time it was burning through a quart of oil every 500-600 miles. This was documented by the time the vehicle had 20,000 total miles on it. They couldn't figure out what was wrong, so just bored out the pistons and put in new rings. The second time the head cracked, with no reason given, except that it got "too hot." Given that there was no problem with the radiator or cooling system, it is not clear why it got "too hot."

[@wa389]

Don't you miss the 57 Chevy where you could literally climb into the engine compartment to work on it?

[@marklane61]

You could live in the engine bay of my 69 Dodge camper special

[@user-ku6eo7fe1p]

I currently have a 2020 BMW Z4 M40i. Bought it certified used with 26,700 miles on it almost 3 years ago, and it currently has 95,000 miles. Not one mechanical problem. Still has original brakes and shocks. Drives as well today as the day I first bought it. I'd take it over a Japanese car any day.

[@andrefleming7704]

My high school teacher said that she was driving a grand Caravan from that year and they stopped at the light in the whole entire engine fell out😂😂😂😂

[@davidlroot]

😂😅

[@ravevolution]

Having had a past life working as a service writer for some auto repair shops. Those brands are either money pits and you will get more headaches from them than actual enjoyment from driving. Also I would never purchase a preowned BMW or Mercedes unless the previous owner was a saint and actually spent the money and time on the maintenance and care of the vehicle. A good majority I would see come in were owned by real cheap skate owners, which was understandable due to the high price of maintenance/repairs.

[@FeelFree3]

From my experience of ownership Korean cars that made in Korea have no problem 😂

[@SL-vy8ue]

I bought a used bmw. SO much fun to drive. But like the man said, an endless money pit. And a target for people who want to dent and scratch it. Never again.

[@leogeee1]

Thank you for scaring me straight. I was tempted by a Mercedes Benz GLA but decided to keep my faultless Nissan Versa Note.

[@beverleybalshaw9119]

I have a Nissan Note too! 👍 17 years old and has never missed a beat ! 💓

[@janetshabani-qu7hq]

Mercedes is reliable now guess you missed out on a great luxury car

[@jtfoster4059]

I agree on BMWs being money pits. With the exception of the E46. Highly durable, OEM parts as an option and very inexpensive used even with low mileage. The only knock on the vehicle is it takes premium gas.

[@hansulrichboning8551]

E46,E39 and E38 were the last good and beautiful BMW,afterwards the decline began in aesthetics and quality.Just my humble opinion.

[@happyatheists9361]

If u wanna buy 4 wheel just brought this Lexus Toyota Honda Mazda Suzuki.

[@6feet6figures]

Basically Japanese automobiles

[@n_hr18]

I bought a brand new BMW X3M.. which was stolen after a year later, then I bought another one.. I love it ❤

[@christolois9705]

Australian market Kias are mostly made in South Korea not the USA, They have a unlimited km 7 year warranty too.

[@mikenonya6382]

And you will get plenty of use out of that warranty.

[@AlanPhillips-g1c]

Had a 2007 bmw 335i and it was a fun car to drive. Bought it used at 50K miles and put almost 50k miles on it before selling it. Had to put in a new water pump and a few other smaller things. I guess I got lucky

[@am3986]

These videos are priceless! Thank you Scotty! You're the man!

[@dpalomo10]

I have a 2012 Kia Optima EX. Zippy little car that runs like a champ. Mostly basic maintenance with the 60k tune up.

[@happyatheists9361]

New supra is a BMW

[@AIKAN74]

toyota provided parts and specifications. so its a toyota made at bmw plant

[@happyatheists9361]

@@AIKAN74 it s a bmw engine

[@nf1]

​@AIKAN74 That's false? It's all bmw parts, it's literally a bmw engine

[@Iamcynthianicole]

My 2020 kia soul is horrible. Thank God it runs, but it's had to go in the shop multiple times for engine issues. It's only 4 years old 🤦🏾‍♀️.

[@josecubela9642]

I bought a Kia optima in 2016. Worst mistake EVER! Pile of junk! I’m back to owning a Camry

[@mannmann5386]

Kia and Hyndai are junks, even with less mileage.

[@ronaldm4410]

Personal opinion, many people are fine with Kia’s dudes optima should have lasted with proper maintenance. Feel like many people argue about what’s best when they are all basically the same plastics and metal junk especially around that range of price. Almost every single sedan has all the same features and everything.

[@Mzeducation218]

Thee most funniest realist way of explaining details I love it and appreciate the honesty

[@stevenbaeyens2652]

you can find a cadaver in every car brand. I know family that drives Mercedes/bmw for years without issues.

[@WorldTravelerCA]

I bought my 2012 BMW 320i back in 2017 when it had 112,,000km on odo. It’s now has 245,000km and I aside from oil changes, tires and breaks I absolutely did not spent a dime fixing it in 7 years owning my car. This is my personal experience and yours might be different.

[@MrToastyYT]

Exactly, personal experience, it's also possible to get a Land Rover to 100k, doesn't mean you should buy one

[@AlexAlex-gs1xh]

I disagree with kia. Just upgrade every 5yrs. Kia is one of the few manufacturers who have a 22k dollar car with all the latest features

[@cathypeloquin4798]

I agree with you. My 2011 Soul died in April and bought a brand new one.

[@AlexAlex-gs1xh]

@cathypeloquin4798 yes I agree too I genuinely like kia because they are affordable and loaded unlike some manufacturers that are overpriced , have no features or others who have expensive maintenance like bmw, audi.

[@fleurelise997]

You got straight to the point and gave clear, detailed, helpful information. Just subscribed.

[@jasonhiggins6236]

Bmw is a painted German Terd ! Every time

[@tcpUtube1]

I have a 2014 BMW 528i. I do NOT drive the car hard. My average maintenance costs works out to less than $300 a year. I’ve had no problem with the run-flats. Only thing I’ve had problems with is motor mounts; I’ve had to replace motor mounts twice with less than 80k miles on the car.

[@Zmalo]

Any thoughts about Citroën? I recently purchased a Citroën C4 Cactus 2014 as my first car, hoping it will be cheap to use and maintain.

[@MannyPHX]

If you want reliability by a Toyota. French cars aren’t reliable

[@eduardo7-7-7]

Citroen=Dodge, Fiat, Peugeot, Chrysler

[@nikolarumenov1335]

Scotty is in America he hasn't worked on a modern Citroen. If it has the 1.2 puretech gasoline engine run away. They burn oil, the timing belt is inside the oil and snaps quite often as well. The diesel ones should be fine. After all diesel engines are used on commercial vehicles and those do like 100 000 km per year.

[@Zmalo]

@@nikolarumenov1335 tnx, then il keep it for a couple of months and sell it

[@Aprilsdailychaos]

I just traded in my 2014 caravan with 162k kilometers on it. For a 2019 mitsubishi rvr suv with 85k kilometers. And let me tell you its a smooth ride and i love it!

[@360Spider]

To be fair, BMW is a luxury performance brand. Not defending them, but if you buy a luxury car you can expect the cost of maintaining a luxury car to go along with it. Why does that mean you shouldn’t buy one? As for them always breaking, not sure where this comes from as Consumer Reports ranked them in the top 10 for reliability for 2023. It’s the mid-tier brands that are more in most people’s price ranges and is of good advice in this video. Nearly every vehicle and engine can last a long time so long as you’re responsible with oil change intervals and the regular maintenance checks. You know, the things ANY vehicle would regularly need... Your car will cost you more if you refuse or ignore taking care of it.

[@lv4077]

Amen

[@Goatlikeitornot]

Most BMW owners are people who are not rich but want to be seen as rich by owning a BMW. Most of them are also horny 21 year olds.

[@UnleashedEx]

I feel like BMW fixed their issues but people still hold the past against them. They are so much better now.

[@igormarach1]

@@UnleashedExThey are amazing. And the maintenance is not that expensive.

[@SiDung-qg7rn]

Get a Lexus! It’s an ultra smooth and safe luxury brand and requires the least maintenance. It’s for the cerebral buyers 🧐

[@gravemind6536]

I know a guy with a 330D same generation as this video 255/30R19 rear tyres and 225/35R19 front tyres, They have to buy at least two tyres a year due to them blowing out on potholes, It's also had multiple wheel weld repairs from cracks. I told him to buy a set of 18s but he keeps the 19s and continues to have tyre and wheel issues. Every inspection sensors, or suspension issues crop up. The engines and transmissions are terrible but everything else sucks.

[@Zanjutsu]

I got a 2008 Honda CRV, great vehicle and still going strong

[@musicstuff17]

I was about to write the exact same thing! The 2008 CRV must be special, it just ticks along beautifully. Service once a year, boom. I was lucky enough to score the luxury model with sunroof, tan leather, 2.4 litre-so it actually slightly zips. I was a huge Saab fan, but had to give in to the reality of the pain haha!

[@RePeteAndMe]

24:56 the rotor thing could be easily solved: make the rotor larger than the brake pads, like BMW or even more, then machine down the outer ring to match the rotor's minimum thickness, so when the rotor actually needs changing it squeals.

[@giuseppemaggio5894]

German cars are the worst because they are cheaply made but you pay a ton for them "because of the brand". Cheapers cars can still have issues....but at least they're cheaper to fix!

[@MilesBlasius]

Cheaply made? Well, i never seen a BMW modell or Mercedes (at least C class) which was cheaply made. Comfort and materials used in those cars are way above other brands, but you have to maintance it on time, which most people dont do and then they are getting called „unreliable”.

[@teddyvincent4833]

Bought a Kia Optima in 2018 for my daughter. Almost 100 miles. Paid off and running perfectly.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Wow, almost 100 miles. That's some insane reliability.

[@teddyvincent4833]

@@mplslawnguy3389 prayer helps too. 😂

[@poptartjohn33]

100 miles after 6y. What’s her commute, across the street?

[@ramonjrusa]

Next, brands smart people buy.

[@vector7035]

1.) Toyota 2.) Toyota 3.) Toyota 4.) Toyota 5.) Toyota 😂

[@Frichilsasta08]

​@vector7035 so I made a good purchase with a new 2025 Toyota camry? 😅

[@SiDung-qg7rn]

Lexus for luxury and durability 👍

[@mikehurt3290]

​@@vector7035you forgot 6.) Honda

[@Soldano999]

Toyota Lexus Mazda Honda Subaru

[@ClarenceDoskocil]

In defense of the slight window movement for opening, I've had my 2014 Mustang (V-6, 305hp, 6-speed stick) for over 10 years now and I've never had a problem with it. I've put less than 5K in this car in the 10 years of ownership and that includes a new windshield and tires. NOT BAD.

[@darinherrick9224]

Dodge Caravan nearly killed my mother. Total anti-lock brake failure.

[@mikedx42]

I knew BMW would be the very first one, but that it's my exact 2008 335i was a wonderful surprise.

[@simondumoulin2254]

In January 2019, I bought a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse 1LT, AWD, V6, fully loaded with only 25,000 miles. I paid $16,000 USD for it. I now have 200,000 miles on it. The only money I spent on it was for regular maintenance. This vehicle is heavy and has a cavernous interior. It rides smoothly even on snow and ice (I live in Canada)

[@alanabcd]

you converted km and currency to US way?

[@simondumoulin2254]

@@alanabcd yup

[@tamb7587]

Instead of a Dodge Caravan, I had a GMC safari van. It was great in fact so great that I bought two of them not because they were worn out but or had any problems but just because I drove them a long time.

[@darahdoyle3176]

Mercedes is the biggest scam in modern motoring, here in Europe they are consistently near the bottom of customer satisfaction surveys for reliability and cost. Garbage.

[@Paul-fg6mk]

Yes "garbage," just like Trump voters, which you certainly are.

[@juanfuentes9834]

Honda Crosstour 2013. V6 Earth Dreams 6 speed auto with VCM just love it. Give it the normal maintenance and it will last forever 😊

[@komradkolonel]

Fiat. There you go. And now Chryslers are largely Fiats. Makes sense. Garbage attracts garbage. Tennessee summers are hot and humid but I doubt they are anything compared to a Houston summer.

[@matthewjbauer1990]

Me and my brother learned to drive in a 2000 Dodge Caravan. Not the best vehicle. If you perform regular maintenance, they will last over 100k miles, but that is over 10 years. Don't put 100k miles on one in 5 years or less. The only reason mom got rid of hers is the AC began to leak into the cabin from behind the radio and the carpet was always wet. We didn't want the van to grow mold using the AC nor did we not want to not use the AC either. Repairing the leaky AC was a dash out job that our mechanic friend who owned the Goodyear store declined to do and he advised Dad to sell the car. So Mom sold it and bought a Kia Soul (Hamster car).

[@MoreToTheTruthThanMeetsTheEye]

My mom's 2000 Chrysler Town and country still runs great, with original air conditioning system, nice leather system, and powerful 3.8 litre engine and original transmission. I wish they stilll made them. We still drive it!

[@thefullmonty4250]

Hey Scotty, that is the N54, what do you expect!! Today's B58 engine is rock solid!!!!

[@alanc6781]

Scotty, I recently read a car magazine (forget which one) and two journalists employed by the magazine wrote an article in which they priced the ownership of 5 luxury vehicles. There was an Audi, a BMW, a Lexus, a Mercedes and I forget the fifth one. They carried out this experiment for four years. They totaled the ownership price of each one - the purchase price, insurance, registration, fuel, servicing, etc. At the end of four years, the cheapest car to own was the Lexus. The next cheapest was the Mercedes - at FOUR TIMES the cost. Interesting article.

[@jessewynne8193]

That Kia is actually due for timing belt!!! They’re due every 60k and all my 4 Hyundai models between 2000-2008 broke every 55-62k miles right on Q and I was always LUCKY AF I wasn’t moving or going fast to blow engines! My 2010 Hyundai had a chain and lasted 287k miles never changed it and women now owns it has 350k miles and hasn’t done it and hasn’t had any issues except it’s first radiator and alternator

[@robertviscardi1483]

Scottys second job is Maestro or Conductor for the New York Philharmonic the way he moves his arms😅😅

[@mediacenterpc1]

Had a 2013 fiat 500 abarth and just recently got rid of it and never had one issue with it. The problem is there's very few places that service it and parts are expensive.

[@ryanbrandt5404]

You know how to own a car with only 1 transmission? Buy a manual! Boycott these paperweight, throwaway cvt/auto trans

[@JohnSmith-ti2kp]

The window design on the Mercedes is let the air pressure out so the door can close easily instead of having a one way valve built into the body somewhere to serve this purpose

[@seth101-hv4st]

I like the idea of the one way valve better.

[@JohnSmith-ti2kp]

@@seth101-hv4st Me too, a lot less things to go wrong.

[@markanthony3275]

I've seen a mechanic work for weeks on a Mercedes because it wouldn't run. Eventually he figured out that the computer that controlled the headlight wiper/washer system, was holding all of the other 16 computers hostage.

[@rudolfthetallwhitealien]

American mechanic i bet

[@markanthony3275]

@@rudolfthetallwhitealien No, a guy born in London England, of Pakistani descent and qualified to work on Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Ferrari and Jaguar. In other words, not a stupid guy.

[@Sold_a_dummy]

2 years into my g42 m240, this makes me sweat. Had to replace headlights for condensation and the filler neck for my window washer. Luckily under warranty. Palpitations persist. Love the xar thiugh. On a road trip i got over 35mpg. Around town 24mpg.