The CAR WIZARD Shares 6 CHEAP Vehicles to NEVER Buy!

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[@CarWizard]

DREO is doing a mid-year sale with up to $140 off. Use my code WIZARD to get extra 8% discount: bit.ly/4bm3UL6 Or get it on Amazon: amzn.to/4cEUf3C

[@wstlndiesel]

WARNING: AD BAIT !!! Just another SCAM KZbin Channel. Disguising KZbin Video's as Ads!!!!

[@user-zx8kd8xe6e]

Hey car wizard I thought Equniox, Torrent, Vue, XL7, Terrain and traverse would be on the list 2005-2009: Equniox -Bad engine -Transmission Problems ( not failure ) but just problems -Not very well made -3.4 gasket eater -3.6 on 2008-2009 model years -electrical problems 2006-2009: Torrent -Bad engine -3.4 gasket eater -Transmission Problems ( not failure ) but just problems -Not very well made -3.6 on 2008-2009 model years Vue ( 2002-2004 ) -Transmission Failure -major problems -CVT -electrical problems

[@daniels2761]

​@@user-zx8kd8xe6ePretty much ALL Equinox/Terrain/etc should be on here; they'll ruin your life

[@denitipuric1130]

Wizard make a video about old Mercedes please

[@mitch9521]

Why not just contact Northwest Envirofan and have them get you a fleet of industrial ceiling fans for the shop? It'd help in the hot months.

[@TheCoopMan]

“All it needs is-“ move on. If it was that easy. They would’ve done it and asked more.

[@nakoma5]

Also the stupid, "It's a cheap/easy fix". So why didn't YOU fix it before selling?

[@bioshockzoa]

​@@nakoma5isn’t what op said ?

[@icosthop9998]

TY

[@missesmia2]

It's only the sensor, bro.

[@garykeith1048]

@@missesmia2 A sensor can trip multiple codes than you get into a real rat's nest of trying to find the root cause of the problem. Why take on someone else's headache they were to lazy or cheap to fix. They're just passing the buck. Or trying to covering up a serious issue like a blown head gasket or an engine that's about ready to die from lack of maintenance.

[@geyser3445]

Whether it's a car, lawnmower, tractor, the owner always seems to know the simple fix that is required but they aren't competent enough to actually fix the issue.

[@bw1841]

Don't have time

[@volvo09]

"it's a quick fix" Ok, you fix it and I'll buy it.

[@fatman2x]

Or.....have the parts for the fix just ain't get around to it

[@kurtrussell5228]

Also vehicles that come with a laundry list of recently replaced engine parts.....red flag

[@gnomiefirst9201]

Run from realtors that say, it's easy, simple, quick, no problem to DIY. So why isn't it done already?

[@BackyardEngineer334]

I heard somebody say “Nothing is more expensive than a cheap Mercedes” I think he was speaking from experience

[@wesinbama]

Some of the old ‘all mechanical’ (I believe ‘95 and older) diesel Mercedes cars are pretty good. A friend of mine had an ‘95 E300D with over 500K on it, and it was tight as a drum, everything worked on it. An airbag deployment totaled it though. (A bump not a wreck)

[@ThePioneerSpirit]

Perhaps the only thing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes is a cheap Land Rover.

[@lvsqcsl]

I am wanting to say Scotty Kilmer uses the term, "Endless money pit."

[@narele25]

Or BMW

[@lordgarth1]

The right used MB is fine.

[@nicholas_scott]

When my KIA engine exploded, I was shocked that junkyards were charging $5K-6K for used engines! Its crazy, but they explained to me that the govt was forcing kia/Hyundai to extend engine warranties, and they were desperate for cores. So scrap yards jacked up prices. It was strange because the KIA dealership never mentioned the extended engine warranty.... so when I went back, after some pressure, they replaced it for free

[@volvo09]

The KIA dealers are told not to bring up the warranty extension. They want the customer to pay first.

[@GMCJay_lly]

Kia and hyundai both have engine issues they suck.

[@BenBen-vl4xj]

Had a new engine put into my daughter’s 2015 Soul last year at just over 100k. Thankfully she didn’t need it everyday because it took 6 weeks to arrive and get installed. It was covered under the extended warranty (15 yr/150,000 miles) so no cost but only because I could show I’d done regular oil changes.

[@GMCJay_lly]

@BenBen-vl4xj Dudes, Kias suck. Chicks, but it's sooo cute. Stay far away of both kia and hyundai.

[@60gregma]

Had the engine in my '14 Kia Sportage replaced last month. I knew about the engine issues prior to getting it to the shop. I also had the anti-knock software installed. Kia paid for the tow, paid for a rental car, and replaced the engine. The vehicle had 157k miles on it. No reason to bash Kia/Hyundai.

[@porcelainthunder2213]

A good guide is to not buy whatever Hoovie buys.

[@timewa851]

.... but he REALLY goes out of his way to shoot himself in both feet. I mean. Over & over again.

[@BillyBobDingledorf]

Unless you have a popular youtube channel.

[@dalgguitars]

He really is the king of bad decisions.

[@georgebettiol8338]

@@timewa851 I'm sure that you understand that if Hoovie adopts a sensible car buying approach, his YT channel would not exist.

[@georgebettiol8338]

@@dalgguitars On the contrary, Hoovie's decisions are just perfect for ensuring the YT algorithm keeps the funds rolling into his personal bank account.

[@eyerollthereforeiam1709]

I've commented on this before, and I'll say it again. The Wizard is not kidding about "no title no deal". I bought a motorcycle missing the paperwork, after a mutual friend vouched for him. Eventually it worked out, and ruined the friendship between my buddy and the seller. But for several months, I couldn't register, insure, or plate it. It needed some work, but I didn't dare put money into it. By the time I got the paperwork, the riding season was nearly done anyway. NO TITLE, NO DEAL!!!

[@georgeperkins4171]

In texas, you just go down to the texas highway dept, not the dmv, and they'll print out an official title on the spot. Just need i.d. and a plate number. So. No excuse.

[@eyerollthereforeiam1709]

@@georgeperkins4171 Where I am in Canada, it's about the same. Go to the right government office with ID, and they print out a new one. As you say, no excuse. But I learned that lesson, and firmly agree with Wizard.

[@scottchapell31]

​@@georgeperkins4171not all states do that

[@brotherpaulv]

I bought a '72 C10 in pieces from a coworker that was moving. I picked it up the same day he was moving out of town and he said the title is packed away somewhere and he would send it to me when they got moved in. Well, I never heard from him for several years, and I went ahead and spent the time and money to put it all together except for paint, and then it just sat for several years. I moved on to another job and then came back to town a few years later and heard that the guy was back at his old job, so I tracked him down, filed a small claims suit to get my money back, and we finally settled out of court. He refunded the purchase price and he got his truck back essentially put together and ready to drive for free. My state has since changed the rules for vehicle registrations and if this happened just 5 years later I could have gotten a title for it. I was just trying to help the guy out because he couldn't afford to transport the truck at the time, I didn't even want the thing, just wanted to help someone I thought was a friend.

[@eyerollthereforeiam1709]

@@brotherpaulv So you were the nice guy, tried to help someone, and got screwed for it. That's a sadly familiar story. And people wonder why I'm more of an asshole as I get older!

[@venetiancat]

My daughter is car shopping now, saw a bunch of those Nissan Rogues on the lot. She sends her profound thanks and IS following your advice. Much Love from New Mexico USA!

[@RollinMcCoalerson-eh7fn]

WOW are they all as pretty as you in NM?? Gorgeous! 😍

[@jacobyo99]

There’s a reason why there’s always TONS of Rouges on used car lots

[@samholdsworth420]

Avoid all nissan

[@MrRandomshiznitz]

Only Nissan that don't break is the frontier ​@@samholdsworth420

[@MMA-mh9uv]

get a Mazda CX-5, Toyota reliability without the high price tag

[@freethinker1492]

I'm a auto mechanic. My Ex girlfriend had an old Honda Accord. It had some rush around the arches but ran fine (well over 300.000 kms). After we broke up she decided she didn't need my help and her and her new boyfriend went to buy another car. They bought a Nissan Rogue. 2 months in and 58 more car payments to go the transmission went out (CVT) I told her, The Honda would of kept running for another 300,000 kms. And maintenance to keep it running was cheaper then a car payment.

[@cormaro13]

That’s women for you , never listening 😂

[@ffftube-le8np]

Hahaha good story, thank you both 😂

[@martyc2637]

Karma from breaking up with you😅

[@ExUSSailor]

I'll tell you what, if I go to look at a used car, and, the seller calls me "bro", that's a sure-fire deal killer!

[@anhiirr]

just a predatory finance bro trying to move a used car for 8-11% SMDH

[@GMCJay_lly]

Ok, bro...

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Bruh even worse. This is where you need the nerd.

[@texarkana3781]

or..."Boss"

[@D1ssilience]

Broo

[@iiisaac1312]

Instructions unclear, I got an amazing deal on a Hyundai Cruze A8 with the 2.4 Rotary Ecotec engine made by Cummins and Jatco CVT transmission. It just needs a little bit of freon and lead patches for some of the rusty parts. It was so cheap because it wouldn't start and didn't have a title, but those are probably something minor to fix. Didn't bother inspecting it because lots of people online in the comments section say they have one (or their neighbor/uncle has one) that has 300,000 miles and never went into the shop and has been rock solid reliable. I trust them because they own the car, so that means they know more about it than any mechanic.

[@warbuzzard7167]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@samholdsworth420]

Jatco make awesome products

[@rjonzun5828]

@@samholdsworth420 You would think. But those CVT's were garbage for many years. The Renault-Nissan Alliance was not a good decision.

[@melvingibson4525]

No.

[@jasongrisdale3084]

I had to read this twice.....I think u hit the jackpot with this car...many trouble free miles ahead😅😅😅😅

[@Siasax]

I want to buy all 6 now just to see if I can make a bundle sale deal to Hoovie.

[@ghamdi477]

😂

[@kalashnikov1343]

That way by the time the 6th one breaks down the 1st one will be out of the shop

[@toyama__tokanawa]

Don't forget to go offroad in that Rogue the moment before sale, so Hoovie don't have to

[@mrbig7718]

He'd jump right on it. He just loves throwing money away

[@jmorris023]

“I bought all six cars the Wizard said not to, here’s the worst one.” There, I just started your KZbin career.

[@rapidrabbit898]

As a transmission rebuild company, we don't even bother rebuilding the garbage Nissan CVTs. We just order a new one from the dealer.

[@andrecorreiaruuda]

Funny that here in Brazil we use these Nissan's CVT in a variety of cars and they are well known for lasting long time as long as the maintenance is well done.

[@jb5nf]

​@@andrecorreiaruudayou said it....proper maintenance. By the way, much more frequent fluid changes than what people are used to. That's the key. But, shouldn't Nissan know better by now? Why not implement a design like Toyota's, for instance.

[@engineer_alv]

@@andrecorreiaruuda the problem was, at the beginning Nissan did not specify a CVT maintenance schedule. I owned a 2012 Nissan Sentra which did not list any maintenance schedule for the CVT. Later years added 60K miles / 100,000 km schedules but I still think that's way too long for a CVT. A regular transmission like my previous ZF 8 speed and now my 10 speed can withstand 100K mile / 150K km intervals so they end up being cheaper to maintain than a CVT which is supposed to be designed for economy. Well it's now clear they're cheaply made but not exactly cheap for the regular customer.

[@mikeschneider5077]

@@engineer_alv You think people who let their brake rotors go down to paper-plates are going to follow transmission maintenance schedules? No, put these garbage tranmissions out in the wild is a planned obsolescence strategy, They don't want their newest products competing against the 20teen equivalents of 3.8L 1990s Buicks that ran forever.

[@engineer_alv]

@@mikeschneider5077 I agree, I'm not saying CVT transmissions are good, just pointing out they're all but cheap to maintain and when they go they cost a fortune to replace. I'd rather own a car with a regular multi gear transmission

[@_BAD_MERC_]

About 5.5 years ago I had a guy trying to sell his elderly mom's car and it had been left garaged for over a year. Aside from needing every maintenance item, it needed the 8 year old tires replaced. While I was at it, I did all the shocks/struts, control arms, fluids, and bushings since it was already apart. That car is my 2004 Lincoln Town Car. The price was $3200. In the time I have owned and babied it - it has acquired 20,000 more miles. Essentially I scored an unkillable platform that will run for another 20 years. SCORE!

[@Texmotodad]

In my best soccer voice - SCOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRE

[@tenaciousvirgiltenaciousvi5671]

I had a 2005 buick lacrosse just sold it for what I paid for it. Bought it for 3000 drove it for 8 years for free. Fantastic car gonna get another

[@digitalrailroader]

@@tenaciousvirgiltenaciousvi5671 or if you want just a touch more Legroom, Upgrade to the 2006-2008 Lucerne V6; has the exact same engine as your 2005 LaCrosse had (as long as it wasn't a CXS; those had the High Feature "Chain Eater" 3.6 that is universally hated) and has creature comforts like heated and cooled seats, RainSense Automatic Wipers, and factory Navigation!

[@gulfstream7235]

You've now jinxed that car by bragging

[@stormix5755]

If you are an expert on that brand of car and know how to work on them or are at least willing to learn and willing to gamble some cash on a project car then it’s a good idea to buy scuffed cars on online marketplaces, but if you’re anyone else and especially if you need the car to commute, then no listen to the wizard.

[@user-ib6fu3ux1q]

This is somewhat related. 30 or so years ago, my dear old Dad and I went to look at a ski boat. About 20', trailer and 4 cyl Mercury 2-stroke engine. Seller had the boat at his workshop in an industrial area. I asked, "can you start the engine for a short time for us?" Answer was, "no. It's not in the water." Okay, I kind of get his point. I take the cover off the engine for a look see. There's the flywheel, carburetor, connecting rod, crankshaft, wait a second why am I seeing the rod and crank! I was able to see them because there was a large hole in the crankcase. Walked away from that one.

[@luigibolognese-lp9df]

Your program hits a sweet spot because it appeals to gear heads and average guys like me who has only vague familiarity with cars. Your never buy or great buy reviews are perfect for the general public. . Keep up the good work. You are a great asset for car owners. Continued success in all you do.

[@houseofno]

Dude I got a smoking deal on one of these. You got the order wrong. The deal comes first. The smoking comes later.

[@carsonp.7009]

thats funny

[@gregsmith5132]

Cruze with 1.4 turbo engine - Read TSB 17-NA-184. You MUST look at the oil filler cap to determine what oil cartridge to use. You cannot count on the owners manual, VIN, or any other thing to know what cartridge to use. If your cap says UFI - use cartridge PF2263G. If your cap says Hengst use cartridge PF2257G. Using the wrong cartridge will lead to running the engine without an oil cartridge/filter since the bypass valve is always open since it the valve does not exist on the PF2257G cartridge) . I suspect that is why so many of these engines in Encores, Cruze, Sonic and Trax are failing. I brought my Encore to the dealer for oil changes during the manufacturer warranty period and they used the wrong filter 6 of the 8 times. Some of the turbos are covered under a special warranty - Special Coverage N232395330.

[@digitalrailroader]

and usually the filter caps are colored differently depending on what housing you have: Hengst is black, and UFI is a dark brown. at my work, until very recently we didn't carry the filter for the UFI housing and our managers would have to run to a parts store to get it.

[@gregsmith5132]

@@digitalrailroader I wonder if someone would collect statistics on how many of the " bad" 1.4 litres have the UFI cap/cartridge and everyone was just using the wrong cartridge which is the same as using no cartridge. It seems the Hengst filter is the one everyone carries and is cheaper. The UFI system expects the bypass valve to be in the cartridge and the Hengst cartridge just has an open hole. Its beyond comprehension the engineers let the wrong cartridge even fit.

[@digitalrailroader]

@@gregsmith5132 that’s because in the Hengst design, the bypass valve is actually an internal component of the oil filter housing. (It’s at the base of the plastic tube that goes through the PF2257G. It’s essentially the same premise as the Pentastar V6s; the early filters WILL fit in the late housing assembly, but it will act like there’s no filter inside at all and will exhibit no oil pressure.

[@jb5nf]

Lol....What happened to Chevy... it's so sad.... that's not a mistake that such a legendary company should make

[@pizzamon795]

Omg, 6 out of 8 times? Please tell me you threw a fit to the manager. Or at least told him with a dirty look.

[@robrown7656]

He’s not lying about those Chevy Cruzes and the turbos. Mine started failing as soon as it hit 100,000 miles dumping oil into the catalytic converter causing both to fail. I was quoted over $2,000 to replace both as you couldn’t replace one without the other. I ended up just junking the car.

[@GMCJay_lly]

only chevy cruise worth buying is the diesel.

[@jameswest5723]

the 18s and 19s are actually good, i have one for personal use and i know a guy that uses one for rideshare, he has over 300k on the original engine and trans

[@petrosaguilar8916]

GM had been making 100k mile disposable cars since the 80's

[@hirisk761]

I had a 2013 Buick Verano. fortunately it had the non-turbo ecotec 4. I got 221k out of it before trading it in. it saw hard service doing Uber/Lyft for a year. I did oil changes every roughly 3k miles and no issues at all!

[@engineer_alv]

@@jameswest5723 that's what I've been told: the 2nd gen Cruze got a different 1.4 engine which solved the PCV and other issues as well as bringing more power and torque. 2016+ are good to go and much more reliable than 1st gens

[@jhonditch4269]

the problem is even colder places the a/c helps defrosting

[@nicholasvinen]

And defogging the windows.

[@jhonditch4269]

@@nicholasvinen of course that is what i meant to say we agree

[@petrosaguilar8916]

I don't think anyone looking for a budget used vehicle is checking out an RX-8 or Audi A8. Lol

[@Crazy_Borg]

RX-8 start really, really low. Teenagers who just got their licence tend to buy them because of horsepower for the buck. And often crash them a few weeks after.

[@JenniferJohnson-fh8fx]

My daughter had a Chevrolet Cruz. Whatever you do, no matter how good it looks, DO NOT BUY IT!

[@tomcat630]

When new magazines said Cruze was "So much better than Cobalt or Cavalier", but they just don't last as long.

[@petrosaguilar8916]

The older Malibu too. Looks good but a problematic nightmare.

[@lsh3rd]

Cruz’n for a bruisen!

[@thetayz72]

Ok but what is Wizard smoking, talkin about steering wheels busting off? He doesn't even mention the actual common problems like water pump or PCV system. So far my turbo is ok. Use high quality synthetic oil, get oil changed on time, 5k mi or less. Let the car idle after a drive at least 20-30 seconds to let turbo circulate oil and coolant so it doesn't turn off smoking hot. Consider replacing turbo oil feed line at 75k mi, simple job and $20-40 part.

[@surferdude4487]

My wife and I took a Cruz for a test drive when we were car shopping. The brand-new car was so severely underpowered that it was dangerous to take onto the highway. I vowed that I would never buy one.

[@dougemery2519]

I listen, bought a Lesabre and a Camry for my wife both are excellent cars. The Camry had 57 thousand miles and only cost $2,000.

[@glennbeadshaw727]

Well there's more to your story than meets the eye because it's very hard to find a Camry for 2000 bucks

[@rustyshackleford5166]

@@glennbeadshaw727 Maybe it had 570K miles rather than 57K? That would make more sense. Either that or it burns oil like the Gubmunt burns money.

[@samholdsworth420]

​@@glennbeadshaw727youd be surprised...deals are still out there

[@BillyBobDingledorf]

@@glennbeadshaw727 Exactly. Either there's a LOT of information being withheld or someone is lying.

[@labradachig1976]

Doug, you need to tell us more. I ran the numbers and it didn't add up.

[@aril33113]

3:06 Chevy Cruze 1.4 Turbo 2010 or newer 6:00 Hyundai Sonata 2015 or newer 7:19 Audio A8 any year 9:12 Mazda Rx8 10:37 2007-2015 Nissan Rogue 12:05 2016-2019 Nissan Titan

[@marvellousm]

Speaking from personal experience, if the inspection is out of date and they're not willing to get the car inspected before you buy then steer clear. Don't make the same mistake I did just because it's a great deal!

[@jefferyshearer6056]

Or when they say “ran fine when parked” !!!!!!!!!!

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

My sister bought a used Versa without asking 6 years ago and I always made sure she frequently changed the CVT fluid and it lasted until 189k. Most I've ever seen one go. Made her buy a new Camry this time 😂 She does well and was thankful for that advice 😂

[@teagancombest6049]

Mine has 113k right now and I'm stuck between the Scotty advice of "if it ain't broke don't mess with it" and doing regular changes. The previous owner neglected it, so it probably hasn't had regular changes but it drives honestly better than when I bought it because I've fully refreshed the brakes and other parts.

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

@teagancombest6049 One hundred percent with you. If I were you I'd start saving knowing its when not if. It should last a little while longer but plan ahead

[@teagancombest6049]

​@@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30 Yeah I'm trying to buy a Miata or a z3/z4 right now because I make incredibly good financial decisions!

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

@@teagancombest6049 Relatable 🤣

[@EndlessBreathDidges]

Bought a Nissan Juke for my daughter and, taking your advice, I fully serviced the CVT right away. Been a great car. The lesson here is don’t be an ask - hole.

[@Fpvpilot928]

Helpful tip for the owners of those Hyundai's/Kia's with the 2.4L Theta ll engine, they've got a lifetime unlimited km warranty. If you're having issues, drain the oil, seize the engine, then put the oil back in an tow it to a dealership. Just call the dealership and have them run the VIN to confirm the warranty before you seize your engine. Then sell the piece of junk with a brand new (not actually new, but fully rebuilt) engine.

[@volvo09]

Yep, the dealer will not tell you the engine on one of those cars has a recall. They want you to pay unless you bring it up.

[@Fpvpilot928]

​@@volvo09call then, give them the VIN, and ask. They only give the information freely to the first owner, how are they supposed to know the information of the third owner to give them the information. You can bring any Hyundai/Kia to any dealership from the relevant manufacturer (Kia to Kia, Hyundai to Hyundai) and they will perform all recalls, service actions, and service campaigns for free. I would recommend doing at least a couple oil changes at said dealership before the engine "seizes" so they will be more on your side than if you bring some POS unmaintained vehicle to them to warranty an engine that is 20,000 km past it's service interval for an oil change. They can deny a claim due to lack of service records (I should've mentioned that in the original post). But, if you've got at least one or two records with the dealership for proper service intervals, you will get that warranty engine no matter the kms, no matter if you're the first owner or the fifth etc, you will get an engine.

[@tyo8223]

​@@volvo092015-19 it isn't a recall, it's software update agreed upon by a lawsuit settlement

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Only applies to original owners.

[@tyo8223]

@@atx-cvpi_99 nope you could be 10th owner and as long as the KSDS update was done it's covered

[@GMCJay_lly]

Wizard , PLEASE put a time stamp on your cheezy commercials so we can easily skip them.

[@davidr8750]

Thank you. I thought the same thing. Lol

[@barondugger]

That's how he makes his money. Just skip them yourself.

[@MrBillrookard]

My brother in law bought a turbo Cruise. Turbo died at 50k miles. Saw the remains and OMG - there was so much play in the mainshaft it was incredible. Meanwhile my 16 Focus ST? 180k miles, turbo issues? None. Brake issues? None. Engine issues? None. Trans issues? None. I had an AC compressor coil fail recently, fixed it in 30 minutes easily.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

How many of us watch these videos hoping to NOT see our cars on the list! No mention of my GTI, so I’m good 😂

[@davidswartz6474]

The only vehicle you wanna buy is the vehicle no one wants to sell!

[@PureNathan96]

Toyotas and lexus. I live in a city where all you see are toyotas and lexus cars yet none are forsale. That says a lot

[@bearxbunny1835]

I had the Cruze with the 1.8 non turbo engine and it was fantastic!!! I have heard endless horror stories about the 1.4 turbo tho

[@NathanMoist]

Just traded my Cruze with 212,000 miles on it that I bought new. Regular oil change and maintenance and didn't drive it like crazy and it was a perfectly reliable car.

[@OffGridInvestor]

Keeping the maintenance up helps. Here in Australia we had the korean ones and they were JUNK. Then they started making them in Australia and the quality jumped a lot. But I know of people who have had problems with them.

[@mjwbulich]

Even the most unreliable vehicles will have examples that hold up pretty well. The best made cars will sometimes be huge headaches. I know someone that bought a Toyota Tundra and had nothing but problems. It's about playing the odds.

[@JaysCoolThings]

Cruze owner here with 175k miles. It's been a good, reliable car. Previous owner didn't take very good care of it so it needed a lot of work but after that it's been running with minimal issues for the past 50k miles I've had it. Much of a cars reliability lies on the driver and their habits.

[@noahadim]

I worked at a salvage yard moving and organizing the cars, and thete were soooo many cruzes there, most looked really nice, but the engine problems killed them

[@ten132]

Sir, do you know cruze diesel are the same?

[@noahadim]

@@ten132 no

[@JD-yx7be]

@@ten132 They sold in such tiny numbers i would be worried about parts availability even if it was something small like a vacuum pump

[@humdinger5701]

To reinforce Wizard's take on Nissan CVT transmissions, DO NOT BUY ONE. I know someone who replaced the transmission twice. Both times it was covered under warranty, the third time they sold the car to a junkyard. Yes , they are that bad. $5000 to replace the transmission if you can find one.

[@evoman44]

The best way to fix a car with a bad CVT is to just do a manual transmission conversion if those particular models were available in a manual. At least that way the car can be sold to recoup some decent money if the owner does not want to keep a manual car.

[@TheCaptjamestkirk]

My 2016 Rogue CVT died at 67,000 miles.

[@teagancombest6049]

Literally I am living in fear driving a 2009 versa with 113k miles but honestly? It drives perfectly, better than when I bought it at 92, and I honestly can't see it just randomly dying any time soon bug I guess that's what everyone thinks? I really really want to get out of it but it makes me afraid that I won't be able to get any more than junk value for it despite it being a good driving car.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

@@evoman44Nissan makes it that difficult to convert it to a manual transmission or even a traditional automatic transmission. You would have to buy a wrecked Nissan with a manual transmission and do the work yourself to be cost-effective or just buy a manual model to begin with. The wiring harnesses are different, the pedals of course are different, the flywheel is most likely different, the ECM is different, etc. I can understand that some people want more features like power windows and locks, push-to-start, heated seats, power seats with lumbar, etc. Unfortunately, most Nissans sold in North America that have manual transmissions are only available on base model trims only. Even if you swap a manual transmission into a CVT Nissan, you may lose certain features like cruise control, etc. Even the dash has to come out on some models like the Altima. The only Nissan crossover SUV in the US that has a manual transmission available is the Nissan Juke and the engine has seen major issues with poor maintenance including the timing chains.

[@evoman44]

@@atx-cvpi_99 If someone has a CVT that is still running well enough their best option would be to sell it and buy something else. But if their CVT has already failed and the rest of the car is still in good condition then it might just be cost effective to buy a whole wrecked manual car at auction for cheap as the donor car. A back yard mechanic could do the swap for far less than the cost of a new CVT at $5,000 because they have no over head. I am not familiar with Nissans but all it would take is some research to find out how easily the electrical systems would incorporate before hand. Doing the research should be done before taking on any project to see just how involved it would be and what exact parts would be needed. There is a plethora of information on how to do manual transmission conversion on cars that are popular enough on forums.

[@timswarthout2387]

I mostly agree with this... The RX8 is like buying an old British car, it is the car you tinker on, it is not your daily. I love the rotaries, mostly because they are easy to get out of the engine bay, unlike a big v8. Plus, it is simple to rebuild. Then, toss it back in and go another 50k miles. I haven't had any other problems with the rotary cars other than having to rebuild the motor. Now, the RX8 does have an annoying security thing that I haven't figured out how to by-pass. I live in a snow belt ( or salt belt depending on how you look at it) and rust is on every car I see here, so I shop out of the area. These are great videos!

[@Crazy_Borg]

Owning an RX-8 is a constant fight against rust, they really skimped on rust protection everywhere. And yes, apart from ignition coils, brakes and tires, my only garage bills were "something destroyed by rust needs work".

[@timswarthout2387]

@@Crazy_Borg Agree! But, honestly I would own the RX7, any version, (b,c,d) before the RX8, but they have become unobtanium...

[@HUD308]

We bought a 2004 Rouge new. Drove it 110,000 miles. It developed a faint final drive gear whine. There was a factory program to replace the transmission for free. Parts and labor. We gave it to our son, who drove it to over 200,000 miles before trading it in. We bought a 2015 , which we drive today at 225,000 miles with very few problems. I guess we’re the lucky ones.

[@jonallen1985]

I work at a Ford dealership. There’s a guy that works at our body shop that owns an Audi (I’m a GM guy) I told him you don’t buy German vehicles you lease them, if you want to buy a vehicle you buy American or Japanese, he agreed with me 😂

[@anhiirr]

even more LOL when ppl modify them...and dont even invest in a MANAGEMENT System...as if that ROI/UPGRADES arent remotely going to yield blown heads/leaks etc.

[@eyerollthereforeiam1709]

Leasing is usually a bad idea, but for some cars, it makes sense. If an Audi, or others with that level of 'quality' are on your bucket list, if you're just burning for them, okay. Get it, but on a lease, so there's a time when you're rid of it.

[@aarona3111]

*laughs in 2.5 vw rabbit*

[@themodernhvacenthusiast3889]

Only Japanese don’t buy American

[@tomcat630]

German cars are made to fall apart, so rich lessors won't see them as "beaters" driven by "the help" later on.

[@thechet]

I bought a 2015 Rogue (new body style) brand new and changed the fluid every 30k with no issues until semi took it out at 130k miles. The pan had absolutely no debris when I changed the filter at 125k. Bought a 2015 Rogue with 20k miles with the insurance money and will do the same thing.

[@Just_Pele]

Hyundai made a previous gen Sonata with a 3.3L V6 and those are decent, and don't lack for power. Last year I bought a 2009 with only 55k miles on it for a family member and it was a steal for $7k.

[@TheBenjammin]

That generation hyundai/kia are great cars. I own an 08 rio5 with manual transmission...it's been good to me. Simple, reliable, and cheap to fix.

[@davidr8750]

I have a 2010 Sonata 3.3l v6. Love it. Very reliable

[@jeffho1727]

Same. Wife's 09 Sportage is now our daughters. Nice little SUV that has taken a little bit of abuse and kept on going.

[@michaelbuerhaus8409]

Great information, Wizard!! Keep these type of videos coming. I've shared many of your videos to others to educate them about vehicles. 👍

[@damilolaakanni]

Considering the Sonata, i'd avoid the 2011-2014 as well, they have the same engine. Also, Kia Optima, Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Santa-Fe and Kia Sorento (2011 and newer) also have that same engine.

[@jimmywalters3071]

My mom has a 12 Sonata for 12 years now , over 100k miles, zero trouble at all. I have a 17 Tucson 1.6 engine with 135k , bought new , great SUV.. zero repairs .. same brake pads... I just drive and drive it.. always change oil on time on both .. never burned a drop of oil for both Hyundais. My niece has a Sorento (17 model) that is garbage - burns oil - so avoid that one.....but my Hyundais bought new - have been great so far.

[@davidr8750]

We have a 2018 Sonata 2.4l . Bought new. Thought the motor issues were fixed by then. Its at 107k and running great. Thankfully. 3750mi (severe schedule) oil change interval

[@jasonleatherwood2172]

At 82k my sister got the 2.4 replaced in her sorento due to oil consumption she has 170k now no oil is being burned about 10-15 ounces between oil changes hopefully the new engine was built correctly

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

10 to 15 ozs in how many miles?

[@jasonleatherwood2172]

@@JohnSmith-pl2bk 5000

[@jasonleatherwood2172]

@@JohnSmith-pl2bk they put a long block in the car was a 10000$ job but they covered it under her 100k factory powertrain she was putting a quart in it every gas fillup before it was ridiculious

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

@@jasonleatherwood2172 I had a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant JDM with the 2.5GDI that was basically a 2 stroke with petrol/oil ratio of 100 litres of fuel to 1 litre of diesel engine sump oil (with high ZDDP.) So in 3000 miles it would use up all the sump oil...just had to top up every time I fueled up! Smooth luxurious good handling car......but Low tension piston rings.......

[@HeavyTanker-vx4oq]

Im glad its only the Diesel Titans, The 5.6 gasser Titans are BEASTS, im seeing them get over 300k miles with relative ease.

[@CJColvin]

Awesome brother, I just bought a new 2024 Nissan Titan with the 5.6L Endurance V8 in it and man let me tell you its a freakn beast.

[@jeanclaude7018]

I want one before they cancel them. Stupid Americans prefer big 3 , so it's going away.

[@user-np3co6ze8s]

The RWD Nissan transmissions aren’t nearly as bad as their FWD jatco transmissions

[@jeanclaude7018]

@@user-np3co6ze8s Really, they have performed just fine, but Nissan critics just can't quite come out and say when they make something really good. Contrast that to the famous Tacoma "gear-hunter " which no one may criticize because it is apparently a big sin to say anything bad about that sacred brand.

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

Love to hear it. Love to see high mileage ANYTHING!

[@pamoffa]

Car wizard you have great advice and also agree with your past advice on how good the GM 3.8s are. I've been waiting for some shop to start nitch and start repairing the 3.8 bodys where they rust out under the doors on the hem. Soon as a shop gets how to do it quickly I think that would be a great bussiness, then it could spread to others.

[@mikegleghorn5437]

My aunt bought a Nissan Rogue and they properly maintained the transmission - lasted 250k miles until the CVT finally gave out and they traded it in for a new Rogue. She regrets getting the new one, wishes they had just replaced the CVT - but they're probably better off unless they had found a new trans.

[@evoman44]

The best fix for a bad CVT is a manual transmission conversion if that particular model was ever available in a manual. The Rogue was never available in a manual in the US but it was in Canada and other markets as the Qashqui where the parts can be sourced.

[@tmanepic]

It looks like those Kia's actually have a lifetime unlimited mileage warranty on those engines, so as long as it's had its oil changes your should be good... Until the car gets stolen of course

[@ds9311]

Not all are lifetime some are 15 year/150k... but yes.

[@Starman998]

They had a fix for that for over a year now. Plus it only pertains cars without the push start ignition.

[@audioman612]

You need to make sure that you've gotten the KSDS (Knock Sensor Detection System) upgrade to be eligible.

[@allangoodchild8989]

What about 6 month wait times for engine replacements?

[@tmanepic]

@@allangoodchild8989 my understanding is that you should have a loaner vehicle from the dealership no?

[@natebridge2601]

I love my rx8, mostly because I knew what I was getting into, got one with next to no mileage, and immediately addressed as many of the reliability issues as possible. The only thing that keeps me from driving it is the gas mileage. 15-16 mpg on 93 for 230hp... 😅

[@NipplesOfDestiny]

You deserve better

[@evoman44]

In defense of the RX-8 and any rotary in general they have become unreliable because rotary engines are prone to premature wear and detonation because of how Mazda designed it to be a mass market car from the factory. Those issues can be eliminated simply by converting the engine to run on E85 and pre mixing the fuel with 2 stroke oil. I highly recommend anyone interested in more details to look up a video called: Fixing the Biggest problems of the Rotary engine by Rob Dahm, for a more in depth educational explanation.

[@petrosaguilar8916]

RX-8 is pretty much an exotic/hobbyist vehicle at this point. Few people even know what it is, those that do know well what they're getting into.

[@natebridge2601]

​@@petrosaguilar8916exactly. And trust me, I do!

[@cnisingle]

Absolutely love these video’s Wizard! Keep’’em coming since I’ll be in the market this time next year to buy two used cars for my daughters. These video’s are worth their weight in gold! Always appreciate them!

[@bassrealestatetn]

More of this, Wizard. Informative and very entertaining!

[@jynxclover2996]

I bought a 2007 raider almost 3 years ago for $2000 with 222,000 miles on a 3.7 V6. It has 240,000 now and I've had to replace a water pump, tstat, and radiator, still runs perfect. Good video as always, car wizard.

[@RicardoPCGamer]

The Raider is just a Dodge Dakota. They are pretty good trucks if taken care of.

[@austenslost]

I’d love to hear what you think of all the new mid sized trucks coming out recently with their 4cyl turbo engines and 8-10speed transmissions. Love your videos 👍

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

My 2010 nissan altima which I have had since new, I service my CVT TRANSMISSION every 60,000 miles. Today I'm 157,000 miles and stil going strong with the transmission

[@volvo09]

@@DanielGarcia-zz9eg I don't know if those have the same crappy CVT, do they? I always hear horror stories about multiple CVT failures on the the smaller cars and crossovers.

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

@volvo09 key is maintenance. Ppl just drive till it breaks down. Alot don't know what maintenance is needed or don't have a few hundred for maintenance, so they push it till it cost thousands. That's why most ppl never finish Making car payments . I'm enjoying these past 11 yrs no payments. It's nice not to worry if my ride will not start. Stay on top of maintenance

[@richwg6633]

Do you just do a drain and fill at every 60k?

[@mjk9674]

I would do it every 30k miles

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

@richwg6633 I do flush. Even on my pickup truck RAM 09. No issues at all on both. Truck I do every 30k to 60k miles and I'm at 227,000 on the RAM I been doing this since I purchased them new. Buying used over 100k miles, just let it ride unless you have history on it from last owner or happen to know where it has been service alot

[@racerboy2212]

Great info! Thanks again!

[@jarletronerud]

I always listen to the Wizard's advice!

[@Caleb-of3yg]

2013-2018 Ford Focus with PowerShift transmissions should make this too. Have a 2015 and already a new transmission at 100,000 miles (I bought the car with 98k). I also heard that the Focus ST had head gasket problems as well.

[@jessestevenson8041]

Funny thing about the powers**t transmission, they act better when you drive them like you stole them, but only marginally…

[@evoman44]

Those car can actually be a deal only if the buyer intends to do a manual transmission conversion. There is actually a guy on KZbin that documented what it took for him to do a manual conversion on his Focus.

[@JunkerDriver999]

The focus are all junk

[@Cfchild1]

My 2012 model had the TCM replaced under Ford extended warranty at 11 years old with only 50K miles. And I'm the second owner. The car sat at the dealership for 2.5 months before they gave the car back with the replacement TCM. The cursed transmission and the subsequent billion dollar plus class action lawsuit that they lost are the reasons why Ford no longer produces cars, other than the Mustang, here in North America.

[@jacksmith2315]

The first and second gen 1.5, 2.0 eco boosts were horrible engines. The 2.7 and 3.5 are good, but the 1.5, 2.0 are garbage. If you're one of the few that dont get coolant intrusion, you're lucky. My mother had a 2018 fusion titanium. I recommended it to her, we both loved it. Didnt have many problems with it, but for some reason that car would just tear through tires. She had the car for 3 years, got it as a CPO with only 17k on it. Dumped it at 60-70k because it went through 4 sets of tires. No one could figure out why it was going through tires so often. Lucky to get 10k out of a set, even getting alignments. Town fair nor firestone could get the alignment right, but the dealer never had a problem. Loved that car so much, but it just wasnt worth going through a set of tires every 10k. Talked to dealers, shops, posted on forums, no one else had an issuee going through tires like she did. And she didnt drive the car hard. It did need a tranny at 60k, but was covered under the CPO warranty

[@topdog19945]

Bought myself a 2016 Honda HR-V and I’m glad I got into a Honda. It needs some work but it’s pretty easy compared to my mini. It’s got almost 128,000 miles and a 6 speed manual. Just took it to a friend’s to do an oil change and a check up. It just needs a tie rod, front brakes in the near future, and a clutch job. I’m aiming to fix that at the end of the month

[@JunkerDriver999]

I always get deals on my cars because they have no air conditioner. I just roll the window down. It doesn't bother me anymore. Lol

[@glennbeadshaw727]

Yep sometimes you roll the window down and it's still hotter outside even without your air conditioning on the inside

[@amarsta]

Me too. Until the regulator went out...

[@JunkerDriver999]

@@glennbeadshaw727 I just drove my 88 Chevy celebrity back to Memphis from Houston Texas, and your statement was so true lol. I just kept me a cooler full of Gatorade and water. I only paid 500 for the car, about 12 years ago. Nothing but a new alternator, starter, and a water pump. Good deal.

[@cormaro13]

Yea enjoy your heat stroke peasant 😂

[@martinda7446]

Two stroke oil mixed with each fill up on my RX-8 = years of trouble free motoring.. Of course you need to start with a decent engine... I think they are amazing and maybe not as your only vehicle...

[@JD-yx7be]

They only get like 15mpg to start with now it needs to a few more dollars of 2 stoke for it to run decent.

[@OffGridInvestor]

Rotaries are more an enthusiasts vehicle.

[@martinda7446]

@@JD-yx7be es they are hopeless apart from feeling smooth like a jet turbine on a lightweight rigid platform beautifully engineered and finished. I think they are remarkable cars.

[@rotart12arx3]

@@JD-yx7be I have taken mine on trips and averaging 75 mph can get 22 to 23 mpg. Have never got 15 mpg even with all city driving.

[@Jumalten001]

I just bought all 6 of these over the weekend

[@theschiznit8777]

I just sold all six of these over the weekend. I moved out of state and changed my phone number.

[@WillieRayPR]

@@theschiznit8777 I just got 6 new cars in my shop this weekend for catastrophic issues

[@jax9769]

​@@theschiznit8777😂😂😂

[@chrisjeanneret5091]

I own an '03 Saturn Ion and test drove a Cruze when it came out. If I had bought one I'm sure that it would be junk by now, unlike my Ion.

[@timswanson2431]

Those Saturn Ions with the 2.2 ecotec are pretty much indestructible.

[@nakoma5]

Those little Ions ay be cheap but they are pretty good workhorse with little to go wrong.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

My dad had one and it was a POS. Lots of electrical problems with his Saturn. All of the GM Ecotec engines from the 2.0, 2.2, and 2.4 engines are known for timing chain failures.

[@chrisjeanneret5091]

@@atx-cvpi_99 I know that I have been lucky.

[@timothykeith1367]

Sellers often say it needs a "fuel pump". That's a red flag as usually a pretty easy fix when the pump is under the back seat - seller is not telling the truth. A $500 Geo Metro with a head gasket or a broken timing belt is my "cheap" car. If the car isn't rusty or beat up it's a $2,000 DIY rebuild. At the age, rebuild the 3 cylinder motor in a carry-out to a machine shop - won't cost over $1,200. Put new synchros in the transmission and it'll go another 300,000 miles with almost no repairs. A Metro is a car where the A/C isn't costly to fix. The Suzuki G10 can be converted to a carb - like the 1980s versions. You can remove the "computer" if want to survive an EMP strike. The Suzuki G10 is bulletproof, it is used in ultra light aircraft. Not powerful, but very dependable and "cheap". Tires are $40 each. This is my version of "cheap". Heck, get a $1,000 running Metro and fix stuff. They all have a zillion miles but are rebuildable by novice mechanics who are detail oriented .

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

We had a 2014 Nissan Altima with a cvt that was never serviced and never had any issues with it in almost 200,000 miles. The car is still running fine.

[@cormaro13]

That’s not something to be proud of lol , go service your stuff

[@allangoodchild8989]

Your lucky

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

@@allangoodchild8989 I think the cvt thing is over blown.

[@nevillestumbles4631]

Maybe it depends where the car was made. Here, in Australia, I have a 2012 Kia Optima with the 2.4 GDI engine which was purchased in 2014. The car has done numerous long distance road trips as well as day to day driving and the only parts replaced were windscreen wipers, tyres, cabin filter, etc.

[@rileycasey3801]

Yes Korean built 2.4 did not have the same issues as the Alabama built engines. The Alabama plant left debris behind from casting the block which blocks oil flow through the bearings leading to their failure. No reports of this on the Korean built engines.

[@timothyryan7234]

Hi Wizard, love your videos thank you for the information on six cheap vehicles to never buy. I always watch your videos and I enjoy them. Thank you for the educational purpose and entertainment and I do love all your content and Mrs. wizards too videos are awesome. Again, thank you guys appreciate itand I will stay clear of those type of vehicles

[@alstewart9915]

I have a 2014 Cruze 1.4 Turbo with a standard. Bought it brand new. Had maybe 1300km it when I got it.The coolant outlet tube seal failed and the engine overheated. I saved up and bought all the needed parts. Then tackled the job. Wow was there a lot of stuff for a little 1.4😅. Took a bit but I got it fixed and put back together. Thanks for the heads up on the turbo. Will keep an eye out. Have 80000km on it now. Will keep on the coolant flushes and change hoses when needed. Will keep you posted too! Thanks for all the info! Really appreciate it!

[@blowzo1998]

We had a couple of those Sonatas, the engines did fine, but they both had serious electrical issues. Avoid.

[@Thewickedjon]

modern hyundai sonatas come with a 1.6L turbo, which is very nice, and with all the upgrades & fixes they've made are actually better than the 2.4L Gdi na engines

[@davidr8750]

I agree. And the 2.5l has been seemingly ok

[@gregferris9378]

Excellent information!

[@ETr4d3]

We have an A8L and I love it, it a 2018 with just 35k km on the clock. Was given to us instead of a rent payment. On the plus side, one of the rental properties my family owns is a large car repair shop, and we fix all cars pretty much for free.

[@BigJoe2.0]

Add a 2010 subaru impreza 2.5i to the list (i know from experience). They are notorious for head gasket oil leaks and in general subarus are harder to work on.

[@evoman44]

Those particular Impreza models had head gasket problems because the gaskets used on those models had a graphite coating that would break down with age. But once the gaskets are replaced with a multi layer steel gaskets used on the turbo models the gaskets will never leak again.

[@BigJoe2.0]

@evoman44 I currently own one that leaks oil but it's a very very slow leak. I just use it as a beater car so it doesn't bother me. It's not worth sinking 1k in to replace the gaskets I feel like.

[@Justin-hz8bh]

David Congrats on being featured on Fox News. You're a big fish now!

[@arcticman700]

I love these videos!! I always listen to the car wizard before I buy something!

[@garyleibitzke4166]

I personally know many people that have had major problems with Audi's as soon as they're out of warranty.

[@javiervazquezz]

While searching for a used Acura MDX in the 10-15k range I ran across a huge amount of Nissan SUVs. Scrolled right past them, no CVT is gonna get me 😂

[@cormaro13]

The Acura not any better 😂

[@glennfields8121]

David, you deserve the utmost respect for your blatant honesty about the 5 vehicles. I completely agree with you. I tried to tell my neighbor not to buy his wife a Nissan Rogue but he is a difficult man to convince because he knows more than every body else. I even warned him about the Jatco CVT transmission.

[@JBM425]

At least if you buy a new Rogue, you can do the 2 year/25K CVT fluid change and have some assurance about the longevity of the transmission. Buying it at 80-100K is asking for trouble if the fluid hasn’t ever been changed.

[@petrosaguilar8916]

Is he a boomer?

[@Oddman1980]

A friend of mine has a Hyundai with a GDI engine, and it uses multiple quarts between oil changes. He has the same opinion you do of them. As a recovering Rx-7 fanboi, I bet an Rx-8 would be great fun, but I know you're 100% correct. I finally came to my senses and stopped tinkering with Rx-7's and started tinkering with Samurai's instead.

[@davecarey7452]

Thanks again for telling it like it is. Modern vehicles are exponentially made to last for less time than older ones. Just talking with my cousin the other day and explaining how all my daily driver Buicks are showing their age. He just bought a Toyota truck and told me that the turbo had to be replaced. There's no end to it.

[@coleyoungren9207]

I thought for sure the 5.4 triton three valve would've been on this list. I've had some poor luck with the one I recently got, I was thankful it wasn't on here though at the same time.

[@highrzr]

I was thinking the Ford F150 with the 5.4L 3V grenades would have made the list.

[@PureNathan96]

Facts. I had one of the nicest 2005 f150s in the country. Probably has 20k in upgrades into it. Sold it because if the engine blew it would only be worth 1,500 to 2k

[@wolfeadventures]

Love these videos, wizard!

[@hamiltonasseiro6671]

Great advice Mr Wizard. Love your channel. A loyal Canadian viewer.

[@WackyT08]

CVTs are garbage. Had one in my Jeep Compass. Got rid of it before 100k. Jeep couldn't even work on them. They could only remove and replace for $10k+.

[@Ce0ammer]

Well, you did also mentioned the massive problem called Jeep, a brand that is so bad that it's a standing joke for the Redriven guys.

[@Noah_E]

Not all CVTs are created equal. I live in a part of the country where a solid 15% of cars are Subarus. At least half of those have CVTs and I don't know a single person who has had one fail. You can go to any Subaru specific shop, and they will tell you the most common issues, and the CVTs aren't one of them.

[@frednewlin1459]

@@Noah_EI have a ford freestyle with 280000 on the cvt transmission . Not sure how it was maintained.

[@JBM425]

@@Noah_E CVTs as a whole are tainted by the reputation of the Nissan/Jatco CVT. Someone said the specific issue had something to do with the fluid pump. I don’t know if Jatco modified the pump or resolved that issue in more recent models, but Nissan made the right decision in replacing the CVT in the Pathfinder with the ZF 9-speed front drive-based unit (although even that tranny has had its share of issues, but nothing like the CVT). I would feel more confident towing a trailer with a Pathy that has a conventional automatic than a CVT.

[@user-pgchargerse71]

That Jeep also had a Jatco unit

[@kylesundquist5076]

A friend bought a cheap PT cruiser. Basically money down the tubes. I suggested he buy a n old ranger. Simple. Reliable.

[@OffGridInvestor]

You know they're one of the VERY few vehicles you can buy that's BELOW the price you get for it as scrapmetal. That should be enough of a warning right there.

[@pedroa.f.c.590]

Pretty nice FREE ADVICES that you are sharing...congrats my friend...someday I´ll show off by your nice Repair Shop over KANSAS (unfortunately I live in BRASILIA-DF (BRAZIL)...pretty far from there...but...my mom lives in NY...maybe someday I could visit you guys at the office...my best regards for you and your family...

[@nitramnitras5064]

Great Video. Please more of the Warning Videos.

[@Old_Indian_Trick]

Wizard was pretty aggressive in the video. Had me laughing!

[@allangoodchild8989]

He be preaching the salvation of sanity!

[@chadhaire1711]

The Nissan Titan XD also came with gas V-8, and the XD with gas V-8 is a great truck.

[@mikeblack6953]

Got news for you, Nissan silently replaced many 5.6L gas V8's in the near past, they encouraged dealers doing the warrantied engine swaps not to report it so it wouldn’t hurt sales. I learned about this after I came across a used Titan for sale, seller told me of the engine swap, I paid for a Carfax, no mention at all. Then did some deep research, found out in the comments threads on forums, you won’t find much about it otherwise. They likely fixed the issue since, but used truck buyers beware.

[@rhysdavis6525]

My favorite videos. Bad car compilations / known car issue compilations.

[@MiataChannel]

Another RX-8 alternative is a NC Miata (2006-2015). It's based off the same chassis and is basically a smaller, convertible version with a 2.0L 4-cylinder. The 2009-up also have a solid, reliable motor with the best Miata transmission they have ever made. Mine has 113k miles on it and I take it on long road trips all the time. Don't have to do much besides fluids and basic maintenance. Cheap to maintain.

[@jamesonpace726]

Is it the bean counters who cause these calamities? Seems these modern days there's no excuse for actual junk....

[@brettt8246]

The 1.4 Turbo in the Cruze was a kneejerk reaction to making lower emissions in a lot of countries. The Cruze was engineered by Daewoo when they were going bankrupt so a lot of corners were cut in the engineering, same with the C(r)aptiva and all it's badge engineered cousins

[@OffGridInvestor]

Generally it is. It CERTAINLY WAS with Mercedes. The W140 big S class was their last one built with an unlimited budget. They spent 1 BILLION in the late 80s developing it.

[@flurpoid]

That and CAFE regulations pushing manufacturers to use more efficiency focused technologies which sacrifice reliability, like direct injection or small turbocharged motors.

[@jaredR207]

I had an 2003 A8. I bought it for $5,000 in 2016 with 100,000 miles, it only had one owner before me. People told me not to buy it. I drove it for 8 years then sold it to my friend for $2,000 with 265,000 miles on it. Great car. No major problems. The same people that told me not to buy it went through 3 or 4 cars or trucks in the same amount of time that I was racking up the mileage on the A8.

[@0HOON0]

There are always exceptions.

[@jaredR207]

@@0HOON0 there are a lot of them out there, more common than you think. Good maintenance, good diagnostic software, and plenty of information and OEM parts from 3rd parties is available. The only exception I can think of with any car is to stay away from the stealership. If you can either work on it yourself or have an independent mechanic you can trust work on it, it's not so bad.

[@petrosaguilar8916]

@@jaredR207 that was the last year of the D2 body style, nice. There is a guy selling a minty '99 model not far from me for $6500. This car was so underappreciated it's sad. It was aluminum, awd and had a vaulty cabin with double pane windows like a W140 S Class.

[@jaredR207]

@@petrosaguilar8916 Most people miss the all aluminum point, not a spot of rust on. Quattro made it through the snow, salt, ice, and muddy dirt roads in Maine. It made it through potholes and traffic in NYC and it made it through hurricanes and heat in Florida. My friend usually drives it in NH now. He's getting ready to replace a stuck rear caliper, the one he's removing is the one that was put on the car in Germany 20 years ago.

[@Timoastra]

I was surprised to see the A8 on this list, they are actually very reliable compared to the other similar German alternatives especially the D4 version. In Europe at least they have fairly good resale value because of this. They dont rust because of aluminium construction, the electronics are reliable, air suspension is reliable, the 8-speed ZF is reliable, they dont chew through suspension parts any faster than other cars of the same weight. Both the V6 petrol and diesel engines are reliable, but the V8's are a little bit more troublesome. Even the S8 are reliable as long as the oil services are kept and the turbo screens dont get clogged. Audi reliability in general have greatly improved since about 2012.

[@phickle]

Kinda random but...I have that exact same chair! Sitting in it as I type. Love the channel, dude. Thanks for all the advice.

[@andysinnett4126]

It's funny I worked at a GM dealership when the Cruze came out. They drilled into us how it was tested more than any other car in GM history, driven to the moon and back kms wise with testing and it was on par quality wise with any European compact........................

[@glennbeadshaw727]

I am surprised Nissan even tried going down some convoluted road with Cummins when their 5.6 L gasoline Titan is a mile monster lots of power and lots of longevity and reliability

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Because real Nissan engines made overseas are great engines. But they were forced to buy USA made engines......with all the pollution garbage systems on them....

[@bobbbobb4663]

Nissan would have been in a much better scenario if they had tried to adapt their own diesel engines for use here in the states. Instead they copied the Big 3 (although the 5.6 V8 is a great engine).

[@atrain132]

7:23 never had problems with my '06 A8. Just regular maintenance.

[@mmone1178]

Thanks for sharing

[@thebigguy8306]

Thank you Wizard and Mrs. Your opinion is always valued