Life is too short to drive expensive cars that are not worth it
@ECPPАй бұрын
Haha indeed
@andreaskaphengst8121Ай бұрын
As you said life is too short so, why not enjoy it? If you like an expensive car buy it, enjoy it and then sell it. You can’t take your money with you when you go.
@metalmike570Ай бұрын
@@andreaskaphengst8121 I wonder if anyone that was rich, chose to get buried in their high end car. Yeah a car coffin!!
@condocord7544Ай бұрын
I bought the Lexus ES 350 after watching many of your videos.
@ECPPАй бұрын
Congrats, that is a great car and will last a LONG time. Have a great weekend
@tyronmegawatts6580Ай бұрын
Gs350 and GX460.
@RobsNeighborАй бұрын
My Sienna 2006 326k unreal value. Great buy Congrats!
@abc456fАй бұрын
@ECPP Bought a Toyota avalon new in 2014 with the 3.5L V6. It's made in Lexington, KY and Toyota calls it the Lexington Lexus. I'm retired and don't put many miles on, only 22,000 in ten years. Car still looks brand new in and out. Has a dealer installed sports package that I've never seen another in the wild. Pinstriping, rear spoiler, daytime LED running lights, and 19 inch Michelins with BBS sport wheels. Might be the last car I ever own. Every time I bring it to the dealer for regular service, they freak out over how good it looks. They'd love to have me trade it in but no way. I paid a little under $35k, 60 months @0%. Traded in a 2008 Infinti G37s and added some cash. Had a $320 monthly payment. When I see the prices of new cars, it's crazy. I'd love to get a Lexus rc 500 f sport but $60k? $500 payments? Nah. Nothing like driving a reliable car with no payments.
@larkt6693Ай бұрын
My Lexus IS250 has been more reliable than 2 previous Honda Accords I owned.. I’m still waiting for something too break on it… 7 years of ownership.. and just tires and brakes and finally a battery.. so even its most unreliable model is still reliable than most cars on the road .. that really speak highly of the brand Lexus.. that’s Amazing.. 😊..!!!!!
@AvengerAngelАй бұрын
No matter what the data says, no matter the proof based in reality, you will never convince a Ford fanboi that Ford, the leader in recalls produces junk vehicles. Gone are the days when Ford was a rugged, reliable automaker. Same with most automakers, sadly. But Ford leads the way.
@ECPPАй бұрын
Yes you are right they are all like that these days but Ford and Stellantis lead the charge
@gtech66Ай бұрын
I would buy a Mazda any day off the week before a Ford, regardless of price.
@tyronmegawatts6580Ай бұрын
I would buy a Ford before Stellantas.
@charlesjackson1700Ай бұрын
Their are three cylinder engines are even worse!☹️
@zhila5958Ай бұрын
Here in europe, their cars have been utter garbage.
@markkrispin6944Ай бұрын
Forgot buying the Lexus IS 250. Get the IS 350 instead!
@ECPPАй бұрын
You are so right Mark. Run from the 250 and run to the 350
@blacklotusv18Ай бұрын
What about is300 2.0T?
@zhila5958Ай бұрын
isn’t it still leagues and bounds better than anything german or american?
@nicksobolta717Ай бұрын
Get the IS500. It rocks.
@DevilTime247Ай бұрын
I own the Lexus LX600 now at 50k miles no problem at all. they’re not effected by the bad engine since they’re Japanese built it’s only the Toyota Tundra that are built in USA are the ones you have to watch out for.
@PeakUnlimitedАй бұрын
Life is too short when you drive a KIA. Not a joke. RIP to those folks.
@Notfiveo0Ай бұрын
Eco turd engine. 😂
@Support_Ad_BlockerАй бұрын
The Bronco is a “Eunuch-body?” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 It's nothing but a dressed-up MAVERICK!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@ECPPАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@gma729Ай бұрын
Totally 💯 JUNK
@dg7438Ай бұрын
The ⭐ratings make it easy and bring it to a Consumer Reports level. You're like a car encyclopedia. Much appreciated for all your hard work.
@ECPPАй бұрын
Thanks
@winstonclarke2932Ай бұрын
Hey Frank where were you all this time You were born in a CAVE.The LEXUS brand is the GOD of motor vehicles
@Lexus_22-ES300h_Hybrid_guyАй бұрын
You can't beat a naturally aspirated Lexus engine with multi-port fuel injection. Dual-Turbo engines are the real junk.
@ECPPАй бұрын
What?
@southerncross3638Ай бұрын
I worked at a Nissan dealership In the early 90s we couldn't keep enough Sentras in stock. Sold like hotcakes.👍
@ECPPАй бұрын
They were really popular at the time
@islanddon865Ай бұрын
Best line on an auto advisory site ever: "Everyone KNOWS Nissan is junk!" Add, Fiat, Jaguar, Range Rover, Cadillac Electrics, any Stellantis, Hyundai, Kia... My finger got tired.
@ECPPАй бұрын
Haha yes indeed thanks Don, there are sadly too many problematic vehicles around that could be worth it if they were much cheaper
@John-jl9deАй бұрын
My 2002 Lexus SC430, V8, normally aspirated, port fuel injection, 150,000 miles, runs like a champ and will stay with me until I expire. Regular maintenance only.
@KingMatt1Ай бұрын
10:07 my car right there 🫡
@Mike-hc5fbАй бұрын
Eco-turd engine 😂
@ECPPАй бұрын
Haha
@charlesjackson1700Ай бұрын
Exactly ....👍I call them Eco bombs/Trash 🗑️
@SuzyMoore-ob3ppАй бұрын
Eco-boom
@metalmike570Ай бұрын
@@charlesjackson1700 I say Eco-Boob engines!!
@AlistairArbour-qi3xpАй бұрын
I have 2013 hyundai i20 with 1.4 litre 4 speed automatic transmission i have 234km on it i drive it everyday and do my regular maintenance all is well.
@kellingtonlink956Ай бұрын
Thanks for rapid fire rating video. It worked. Great examples.
@ECPPАй бұрын
Thank you very much
@gtech66Ай бұрын
For the long term, look at Mazda, Honda, Subaru, Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia. Any of those brands will not disappoint. You must must must do the required maintenance or there will be problems.
@tyronmegawatts6580Ай бұрын
Totally true. People will run a car 10K between oil changes and complain when it fails.
@olympbarca3313Ай бұрын
Agree about the rest but Hyundai and Kia?
@tyronmegawatts6580Ай бұрын
@olympbarca3313 depends on the model, and same can be said about Nissan, Toyota, Lexus.
@ECPPАй бұрын
Maintenance is key
@santaclause2875Ай бұрын
Another great episode!1 Best part of the video?.....the awesome fall colors in the background and that fricken crazy beautiful sky !!!!!!
@ECPPАй бұрын
Thank you and I agree, fall is wonderful here but today it’s all white
@nataratafata-jh6kzАй бұрын
I have a lexus is250 2012 and nothing is wrong with it. I love it and no issue
@johnmaclean5429Ай бұрын
Another great vid from a fellow Canadian. Follow you on your other channels as well. Love your style! Happy to see you retired I did it 4 years ago at 60. Keep up the excellent standards.
@ECPPАй бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! I appreciate the support. How is the weather where you are at? We are getting smashed with major snow this weekend.
@johnmaclean5429Ай бұрын
@@ECPP beautiful sunny day here in Stratford Ontario. Hopefully it lets up there. Thanks again, always look forward to your vids. Maybe advertise your other channels a bit more. They are very good!
@tommeggison146628 күн бұрын
I like your no BS videos, good job. Just picked up a 2020 mint GS 350 F-Sport
@dorianf1456Ай бұрын
As a Toyota Master Tech here in Canada i will agree with you. The IS 250 is underpowered and unreliable. Always go with a IS 350.
@prtube1Ай бұрын
This is what I always heard from my grandfather, that started his mechanic carrier in the early 50’s. Fabrication Ordinary Repair Daily Put that in the order you want. Ford had a few good vehicles here and there, but for many, many years has always been the same. And it is only getting worse.
@ECPPАй бұрын
Far less good ones than bad ones
@johnsanford3596Ай бұрын
The important thing with the small Fords is which engine? 2.0 Turbo? Good. Smaller turbo? Not so good.
@coenmoon-id6rmАй бұрын
Japanese cars not like it used to be so moved on!!!
@ECPPАй бұрын
Thanks
@joesonl1610Ай бұрын
Thank you for all the great work!
@ECPPАй бұрын
Our pleasure!
@erichargaden397Ай бұрын
Super concise review. Would be stupendous if you could mention the relevant production years of these models you recommend
@ECPPАй бұрын
Good call!
@user-cq6mn4dr6q17 күн бұрын
Just purchased a 2021 used Lexus NX 300, good deal. Reliable Smooth ride!
@ECPP15 күн бұрын
Cheers
@JS-qj2sgАй бұрын
how many stars would you give a lexus NX350 AWD 2022 turbo charge engine 2.4 with a eight speeds transmission.
@ECPPАй бұрын
That would be a 4 star
@JS-qj2sgАй бұрын
@ECPP thanks for your respond 🙏 stay safe
@Vincent-ke5znАй бұрын
The CRV is nice and reliable and I really love the RX300 as well
@ECPPАй бұрын
Simple wins the race with those vehicles
@Vincent-ke5znАй бұрын
@ECPP exactly my thoughts ,low tech, low cost of repair
@BamaMarkАй бұрын
We bought 2 new 2022s. RX450 H. Dropped a valve at 9000. A 300h. Vibrations. Water pumps. Horrible issues. Trash. Dumped both. Never again
@danielwheeler9801Ай бұрын
Do you like the lexus is500? Or Would it be better to save up for the lc500? I'd like to get a lexus with the 5.0v8 in it.
@ECPPАй бұрын
They are both great and with the same engine that is a wash. The big thing is, do you need the extra seating and practicality ?
@nicksobolta717Ай бұрын
@danielwheeler9801 The IS500 is great. But it is not a winter car being rwd with 472 HP. If you can wait a day or two for the snow to melt, then go for it.
@virgilwyatt4632Ай бұрын
Really, nowadays, if you're buying a BMW without "excessive technology", are you buying a BMW? For years, even with the 2002 Coupe, they've demonstrated outstanding suspension and chassis balance and have only added technology commensurate of the era for which any of their model's generation exists. In my opinion, it's not the excessive technology, but instead, the excessive crappy design and build technology. Planned obsolescence.
@ECPPАй бұрын
How about a strong straight six NA. With a manual 6 speed, no sunroof, and. Crank windows
@virgilwyatt4632Ай бұрын
@@ECPP My first vehicle was a 1974 AMC car. With the exception of the 6 speed manual, it contained the other items you mentioned. It also included an a.m. radio and only one speaker, of which was centered atop the dashboard. The straight 6 engine displaced 258 cubic inches.
@friedookiehilАй бұрын
I saw a brand new BMW X3 today here in Pretoria South Africa where it is built for Right Hand Drive markets. Ghastly ugly!! Really, they should fire the designer.
@ECPPАй бұрын
They are gross looking indeed
@JS-qj2sgАй бұрын
great video how many stars would you give a 2021 Acura RDX A-spec AWD turbo charge engine with a ten speeds transmission.
@ECPPАй бұрын
Fun vehicles and would be 3 1/2 star
@Vincent-ke5znАй бұрын
I also like the IS 300 also
@ECPPАй бұрын
Can’t go wrong with the IS series of Lexus. 300 is solid and 350 is the goods.
@fotizatos5439Ай бұрын
Hi Mark, fantastic and extremely informative videos as always, turning 62 yr soon and retiring next month ive waited and saved forever and was wondering what is your professional opinion on which year of Lexus ES is the best to purchase between 2013 - 2018 ...kindly apprecitate it sir from a fellow countryman
@geczy8821Ай бұрын
The 2012 to me is the most beautiful one actually.
@CenkLacinArikanАй бұрын
Hi there. great reviews. What is the quietest, smoothest and the most refined vehicle you have ever driven? many thanks
@ECPPАй бұрын
S class Benz
@eduardojimenez2044Ай бұрын
A 1993 Lexus LS400
@harmonyrecordsАй бұрын
Does the IS 300 and IS350 engines burn the carbon when driving? How about the RC 300 and 350 as well?
@Vincent-ke5znАй бұрын
My phone is more reliable than the Tesla 😅😂😂
@ECPPАй бұрын
Haha
@tonywhite425Ай бұрын
Mark what do you think of the 4 cylinder bmw engine?
@amrloser9Ай бұрын
I have extensive experience with Ford models and can confidently state that they are reliable vehicles
@ECPPАй бұрын
Some models are great while others not so much. Like many brands, there is always some good ones.
@thewatchfuleye8401Ай бұрын
I have never heard someone say Ford say they are reliable.
@BruceDragon-sf1trАй бұрын
Ford and Toyota are the best vehicles, whoever talking against it just hate the brand
@maxsungwdАй бұрын
Most modern Fords are not a smart buy, stay away from them
@Vincent-ke5znАй бұрын
I would love to Lexus rx 570 ,but I would need $$$for gas and the other Lexus SUVS
@ECPPАй бұрын
Yeah they are pretty thirsty as they have that large engine. They will run for a long time time in the LX570
@is4life862Ай бұрын
Good video, as always! Do you recommend walnut blasting the B58 BMW engine?
@falconinflight6235Ай бұрын
Thank you for your outstanding insight.
@ECPPАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mrbojangles155Ай бұрын
I built tesla headlights in 2019... The stuff they passed as "good" was absolute junk!
@tbuddy3372Ай бұрын
You MUST drive thee “Perfect Car” love the info on the videos that other platforms are too scared to speak on tho..
@ECPPАй бұрын
The truth is there
@tonywhite425Ай бұрын
Mark i do not understand the people thoughts about toyota's fix for the dynamic engine. they have not figured out the problem so you're just getting another engine with the same issue wtf
@CrazyPetezАй бұрын
Why do you, and half the youth in North America, refer to WHEELS as rims? A rim is just part of a wheel.
@ECPPАй бұрын
Yes
@dallasjoeАй бұрын
Na ford is junk
@Vincent-ke5znАй бұрын
The Sv= super volatile 😂😂LMAO. I like the RC300 Lexus
@ECPPАй бұрын
Haha cheers. Yes i like the RC model too. Nice platform
@Silver891_Ай бұрын
The worst lexus that ever made is Lx with v6 twin turbo , other than that they all quality cars .
@hailsatn6669Ай бұрын
These are fighting words!!
@bbkmm1Ай бұрын
Lexus is finally serious about competing with the Germans. Building over priced craps. I guess that's how they stay profitable.
@FrankGallagherrАй бұрын
The only Lexus worth a shit is the LC500
@ECPPАй бұрын
That is Ana amazing looking and driving car
@wally6193Ай бұрын
bullshit!
@edwardm.6132Ай бұрын
@ECPP hey Mark, how many stars would you give the LC500 for reliability? Love that car and may someday be in the market for one.
@tbuddy3372Ай бұрын
B12 chemtool
@ECPPАй бұрын
Decent cleaner to help unclog
@Hoser584Ай бұрын
So, what does such an expert with no actual working experience in the automotive business drive?
@ECPPАй бұрын
What do you think I drive?
@winstonclarke2932Ай бұрын
Here you go againWhy are you comparing other cars wih LEXUS .They are all behind When God gave men knowledge to make motor vehicles he had LEXUS in mind
@ECPPАй бұрын
It’s a great measurement yard stick comparison
@danielr-ys7qhАй бұрын
What’s a red Lexus ISF have to do with this video , very misleading with the thumbnail. You should’ve just put that lx600 to be more accurate buddy. 😂
@ECPPАй бұрын
Thanks
@envysequal6722Ай бұрын
This guy always shits on the is250 when there's been no recall no real major issues and they are still on the road today I just don't understand why he says that it's junk only people who have carbon build up are people who use the wrong gas 80% of cars today are direct injected look it up
@larkt6693Ай бұрын
Right I’m at 130K miles .. and never had that carbon buildup problem.. .. I’ be so confused with stories lol
@envysequal6722Ай бұрын
@ I swear it's nonsense if you run the correct fuel if you know about fuel it's like a cleaner among other things but I've had my 2011 is250 for over 2 years never had one issue mechanically
@frankiebflat5728Ай бұрын
Damn
@ECPPАй бұрын
Exactly
@GAINZonWHEELSАй бұрын
If you not can buy a Lexus that’s oké, but rusty ford better than a car that build in Japan 🤣🤣🤣 even Suzuki is better as ford ..
@سراجالدين-م8جАй бұрын
Got Porsche 911 Bmw 340i Lexus es350 Honda accord. The best is Porsche and then bmw and then honda highest japanese quality. Worst experience with lexus junk cars they just got hiģh advertisement paypeople. Issues in lexus start from 100k.neveeeer again
@barackblows1942Ай бұрын
Life is too short to drive an EV death trap. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥