Why a Honda Lasts Forever (But I Bought a Mercedes)

Yep, Honda's are reliable cars. Honda engines are some of the most reliable and they're very different than some of the luxury car brands. That's why I'm showing you the differences between Honda and some other car brands. Today, it's Honda vs Mercedes and why these two car brands have very different vehicle reliability.
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[@JokerHigh]

The Honda's interior held up pretty well, considering the car is atleast 11 years old. Now imagine that Mercedes in 11 years...if it's on the road.

[@ECPP]

That’s true, the hard wearing. Materials ensures things don’t wear out

[@newchannel1220]

my honda with 200k miles on it does not burns OIL. my hyundai with less 20k miles on it DO burns OIL

[@bourboncat9229]

@@newchannel1220 some Hondas and Toyotas do burn oil tho and it’s unavoidable

[@ln5747]

My Honda Civic was burning quite a bit of oil from about 170k miles up, running greta otherwise but rusted out.

[@xynstav]

my w211 20 y old is a lot better than this 11 y old honda

[@gerardhesse6959]

The fact that this conversation even exists proves Hondas are world class engineered transportation.

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@realmac3k]

Mercedes are more of a status symbol than the best engineered most reliable make. Most owners are probably going to lease and get a newer one once it gets old. Would be nice to see a TLX vs C-Class comparison.

[@ECPP]

That’s fair

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

Like it or not the future is in desposable cars. Mercedes is an eye into the future. There are many aspects to a Mercedes that make it a very nice thing to have (maybe not own) if you have spare money you don't need anymore

[@JP-yp2yw]

@InfiniteG or an Accord with a naturally aspirated 2.4L engine

[@rpgvag]

Yeah TLX vs C-Class would be sweet

[@baron_xd4633]

the bread and butter mercedes' like c200 or e300 are built to last. cab drivers in germany use e class diesels exclusively. i dont know what americans do to their cars, but in europe hondas are seen as pretty disposable whereas its common to see e classes hit 350000km

[@diallo1347]

I don't fault anyone who buys a Benz or BMW, but I prefer reliability over status and luxury. It's a personal choice and no one should be judge for either.

[@ECPP]

Absolutely agree

[@lash9400]

I agree with you up to a point about the status and luxury aspect of the German brands but there is a distinct feel that these cars have which make them so satisfying to drive. I bought my first Benz (15 yr C300 )a month ago and it’s hardly a status symbol, as for luxury, it’s the basic model with no packages or options added to it when new. It’s got that old skool Mercedes luxury in terms of materials, feel and build quality, which I love.

[@billnye5183]

I bought my bmw because it looks amazing drives so smooth and the underrated power bmw has in their cars I could care less what status I’m at I didn’t buy my car to impress anybody 😂

[@jackpowell8155]

I met in the middle with a Mazda 3 that I have making 300 whp in AWD form.

[@diallo1347]

@@jackpowell8155 Nice. Is it a manual?

[@maxagent86]

I have a 2012 Mercedes R350, purchased new in October 2011. It has 177,678 miles. Everything works. The interior is in excellent shape. If you take proper care of the car, the car takes care of you.

[@brianmitchell7362]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@derekdew24]

For real, people just love to hate on the Benz. "Life's too short to drive boring cars!"

[@thatmatty231guy]

@@derekdew24well said!

[@thatmatty231guy]

Same - I’ve got 4 all between 1998 and 2012 - people often ask me if they are brand new

[@mahdavimail]

@@derekdew24people who can’t afford Mercedes, hate it. I have both mercedes and Honda. Love them both.

[@smooveselling3236]

Yall can keep all of them unnecessary expensive problems (with the exception of Porsche) I'll proudly stick to Toyota/Lexus/Honda/Acura instead.

[@Dolomite4518]

Me too!!!!

[@cavalierace]

Have a porsche and a lexus. Best combination ever

[@mmarciniak]

I understand the Japanese brands you mentioned, but what’s so special about the Porsche with regard to longevity, cost of ownership, and reliability?

[@smooveselling3236]

@@mmarciniak Porsche reliability is actually pretty good. Even though they are built for performance mostly, it's more reliable than most other euro cars. I had lil to no problem with Porsche

[@Joe-kx7bl]

My 2001 Lexus is300 still going strong with 230k. 2JZGE Powa 💥

[@hughb5092]

My Civic has so far given me 5 1/2 trouble free years (my 5 Corvettes were a nightmare) Your opening motto Mark is what most of your subscribers believe. Unfortunately we have the eternal struggle to balance cost vs practicality & fun vs pedestrian.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for watching. Yes the balance is always a challenge and. Priorities are different for everyone

[@ChiTownTx]

I personally find a lot of Honda models boring. That being said they really are well built cars. When you compare the build quality of the interior, sound dampened doors etc they are made a lot better than any other brand in their price point. The engines last forever if you keep up with proper maintenance.

[@reductio1000]

nsx 😉

[@ArthropodSpidey]

If reliable is boring, you need to reevaluate your priorities.

[@parkerbohnn]

I own an R-type and modified the engine to take nitrox oxide.

[@paulbroderick8438]

Great narration. All good honest down to earth advice for keeping the check book in tack! Thank you.

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much for watching

[@christopherprice3226]

Digging your new videos and different comparisons. You as I rather give up money for the feel, handling and speed. Thanks for staying strong. My wife asks why she didnt spend squat on her 2013 Rav4 vs my Mercedes AMG 43. She likes the speed as I won't let her drive it but hates the maintenance. No big failures yet, service every 5000 miles with mobile one. Cheers

[@ECPP]

Thanks very much. I have been making many of those quality experiences and comparisons. Seems popular. Have a great weekend

[@mahdavimail]

I have both. GLC300 and Honda civic. And love them both. Thanks for video.

[@fungooloo12]

Summary: "Life's too short to drive boring cars"

[@ECPP]

Indeed

[@epermute]

Great video. My Honda cross tour was trouble free. Had it 10 years. Not so much so with my Mercedes. Luxury, TD h and status aside, there’s a lot to be said for hassle free motoring.

[@erniestarkey8856]

One of your best videos yet. I agree with you. Life is to short to driver boring cars. I love my S550 and will keep going with Mercedes until I am 65 or older and only 52 now.. Any vehicle requires maintanace and Honda is no different. Just keep cars up to par and most will last a long time: even Mercedes. Diference is exactly what you pointed out: cost of maintaing each vehicle. Thanks for awesome video.

[@brettlabelle5668]

Time will tell if all the turbo 1.5s they put out now are as trouble free as the non aspirated engines were.

[@greenmartian5058]

The repairs for the Mercedes Benz are spot on. I will never buy a Mercedes Benz again. They want me to repair their low-quality subframe and other parts for 12 grand which is how much I paid for the C300 2011 at the non-Mercedes dealership in 2018. The subframe was recalled in the EU and not the USA. I went to the consumer affairs website and many people that owned a new or old Mercedes Benz have the same problem or worse. They sell you cheap quality materials and overprice the repairs on these so-called “luxury cars” but in reality, they don't last long. Every time I see an old car it's never a Mercedes Benz.

[@ECPP]

What’s the scoop on the subframe?

[@parkerbohnn]

@@ECPP Use rust converter on the subframe even if its not rusted.

[@PapiJames123]

You went to a bad dealership. Took my c 300 2009 to a dealer and they fixed my rusted subframe free.

[@pjg7999]

Good video. I once bought a Mini Cooper S wanting it to be like my 911. Not even a contest.

[@patacabodillo5585]

Different brands, different target market. Therefore different parameters. Just like when somebody questions why someone would dine in a fancy restaurant when you can fill yourself crazy in a cheaper buffet. But when you go to an expensive place, you not only go there to feed yourself but it’s the experience. If you can afford it, why not 😊

[@SWENWAR]

Very good explanation!

[@JohnDoe-uw9nq]

No, it's not that simple if you mean german=fancy restaurant and japanese = cheap buffet. Not at all.

[@hanynowsky]

Very funny 😂🤣. I was dead when you reached the oxygen sensor part.

[@northfulton92]

Love ❤️ the sound compilation alone !!!

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much. You enjoy the “quality experience”? It’s a new channel Adder, so you are thinking I should keep doing this?

[@blazingaura18]

@@ECPP you should keep doing that, love your content 👍🏽

[@Matt_from_Florida]

18 year old Mercedes SLK. Always garaged. I do my own maintenance, and do it on time or even before (like *COMPLETELY changing* the ATF every 40K). No major problems so far.

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@MrRensan404]

I just bought my first new Mercedes in 2023. I am glad to hear from you that with good maintenance, the car can last long. I hope that it is not because it is always in the garage.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

​@@MrRensan404 Do not for a second downplay the great affect that being garaged has on the life of a car! The condensation that forms overnight & clings to every surface (below and under the hood too!) is like being rained on every single day. Being garaged is the best favor you can ever do for your car.

[@MrRensan404]

@@Matt_from_Florida No, not downplaying at all keeping cars in a garage. What I am saying here is I have a 93 Toyota Previa at 280K miles and still runs to this day on an original engine, transmission, and drive train. I kept it in the garage. I hope that this will be the same case with the Mercedes that with proper maintenance, it will also last long.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

@@MrRensan404 I personally don't know about the *very late-model Mercedes.* I only buy Mercedes with fully-electronic engine management (Bosch ME-Motronic) but before the added complications of dual turbos, direct injection, automatic start/stop systems, cylinder deactivation, electronic thermostats & generator management. Loosely these engines and model years: M111 1998-2003 2.3 M119 1996-1999 4.2 5.0 M120 1996-2001 6.0 M112 1998-2015 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.7 M113 1998-2007 4.3 5.0 5.4 M272 2005-2017 2.5 3.0 3.5 M273 2006-2013 4.7 5.5

[@newtonraymond77]

I have 2 1997 e320 for almost 7 years now, one drives from NJ to the Bronx mostly 7 days a week, hasn't cost me 3 grand yet. Also my 1995 c280 for about 6 years I bought with a busted head gasket and put more than 70 000 miles still driveable, my 2002 e320 is a dream to drive and so is my 1998 c280

[@xvsj-s2x]

Great update, styling hair 👍 thank you ❤✌️🇨🇦

[@ECPP]

Thank you kindly

[@noelventura2786]

Awesome video as always 🔥👍.

[@MatrixDiscovery]

Complexity is bad engineering.

[@kwazar6725]

Great work. Spot on explanation. I saw this all first hand. Went to toyota and havent been happier. You need to be an electro mechanical engineer to debug and fix and maintain a bmw or merc.

[@docgravenshmit6692]

I still have an 05 Odyssey that I got new. Not only is it the most reliable care I've ever owned, but you can't beat the cost of repairs and maintenance. my 16 year-old now drives it, and we brought him home from the hospital in it after he was born.

[@derrickdavis7917]

That's a blessing to be able to pass a vehicle down to a loved one.

[@elliottpalumbo7407]

A lot of Japanese brands last a really long time overall because they are not as high tech and over engineered like the German car brands are. Both the Japanese and Germans do make a lot of solid built engines and transmissions. The only unreliable weak point with the German car brands is that the rest of the vehicle is high maintenance with the overuse of high tech electronics, sensors, and the overuse of plastic engine cooling parts that would break when they are 5 to 8 years old from brand new. The monthly payments on a lot of the German car brands are much cheaper then a lot of the Japanese car brands. A lot of the German car brands lose their resale value so fast because a lot of people know that they cost a lot of money to maintain.

[@parkerbohnn]

The brake and fuel lines don't rot out on the Japanese cars like they do on German and American cars.

[@nicksrandomviews1296]

I have a 06 Honda Civic with 247k miles and other than regular maintenance have only changed the starter lol. You can't go wrong with a Honda if you want something to get from A to B.

[@parkerbohnn]

2006 and 2010 were good years in the 8th generation.

[@gilbertjubinville]

Don't comment unless you watched past. 13min. His examples of quality experience is absolutely bang on

[@raymondhughes137]

2012 Acura TL. fwd. can't go wrong.

[@clemfarley7257]

Very thorough and well done.

[@ECPP]

Thank you kindly!

[@craigt4467]

Man Mark this is your time Again Fantastic video And an easy 10 stars out of five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bravo 👏🏻 My best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig Excellent video

[@ECPP]

Wow, thanks! Hope you are also having a great week. Cheers.

[@craigt4467]

Mark idk how you do all your research however your content is excellent I so enjoy your videos and watch as many as I can Anyway keep strong 💪 this is your time your making a real legacy and I’m a huge fan of your work After all my years in film and television in Hollywood and other production hubs Your work stands out as very very professional educational and very entertaining ( you’re a new definition of a triple threat in you case Professional, Educational and Entertaining ) I’m cheering for you 👍⭐️😎

[@craigt4467]

You’re very welcome always My week started off with power shut off and the next day the water 💦 both are back on now and the reason they got shut off is pretty silly I didn’t let that part of the week slow me down I kept a positive attitude and took care of them. Your videos give me educational knowledge that keep me learning new things And when I see you doing your videos in all that snow I no longer complain about the weather here lol Thank you for your kind reply’s have a great day today Sunday Regards Craig

[@lash9400]

Problem is that as a car enthusiast, other than a Civic Si or a Type R. Hondas car line up is a bit staid. Same with Acura. That said I bought a WRX for my fun car and a 15 year C300 as my back up, run around car. The Mercedes is mechanically solid at 121k miles and still drives silky smooth, the exact opposite to the WRX which is tight, rowdy but satisfies that boy racer side of me.

[@ECPP]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing

[@crackhead187]

The intro gave it away.

[@Blank00]

any outgoing Mercedes model is better than their newest interior that debuted on the S class. the GLE/S and GLA are the last Mercedes models with great interiors. when it comes to the newest Hondas and Acuras, climate controls are not baked into the infotainment. Some may ridicule that as outdated, but real buttons make for the best climate controls

[@ECPP]

True

[@thomaslouis5626]

My Acura 07 TL Type S has 212,000 miles. I bought it new and have maintained it well. At 160,000 miles the trans was leaking badly due to seals and dealer replaced it with a remanufactured unit. I just had the rear main seal replaced including steering rack, Tie rods and lower ball joints. I didn't want to but I had no choice, for $30,000 I could get a used car with 40,000 miles, but decided not to. Vehicles are ridiculously priced

[@waynejohn8]

Good one, Mark. Thanks.

[@BenDover-jn5el]

You forgot to mention fuel consumption on the Benz is 35% more than a Civic and requires premium fuel.

[@allanhongemail]

I like boring honda/Toyota cars because I have too many other not boring that empty my wallet quickly.

[@ECPP]

Haha, same

[@sunilayya8948]

1.5 turbo Honda engines are not as bullet proof as their not turbo units.

[@ECPP]

for sure you are right

[@JDOFunofficial]

We all got 1.5L engines here if you buy brand new since 1.3L i-DSi and 1.3L i-VTEC phased out (except brand new 1.2L for Brio S, V and Brio RS).

[@chrisexperience7]

Went from owning a Mercedes to a Honda and couldn’t be happier.

[@kingchakazulu7762]

Opposite for me.

[@booblam6919]

Yea I hear you..... but I will still drive a Benz over any other carmaker.

[@jsz2619]

I made the same mistake when I bought my Jag in 2007. I listened to my heart instead of my head.

[@greymark420]

I have had 5 Honda's so far about to get my sixth in March. Not once have i had a major problem with any of them, guess that's why i stick with them. This also includes my current FK8, which of course is a turbo and is no slouch, pair of wipers,rear pads and tyres is the money spent ( apart from servicing) in 4 and half years.

[@JasPlun]

Yep! Honda makes good products, All brands have had some that were problematic, but few for Honda,Toyota, and Mazda made vehicles. I only buy one of those 3 and usually the brand that had the best reviews on the model I want. I passed on the Accord although I liked it better than the Camry slightly because it had a CVT in it and I just do not trust CVT transmissions even if they are Honda. I would however buy a manual transmission Honda in a heartbeat!

[@CKGriff]

Yeah how is that for boring take his Mercedes to the track that type R will cook his elitest Mercedes

[@bh2155]

Wow you have own a lot of Hondas! You don't get sick of looking at the Honda? They all look similar.

[@greymark420]

@@bh2155 At my age yes I have owned a lot, look similar ? Think you need an eye test.

[@bh2155]

@@greymark420 Nope, they all look pretty Vanilla to me!

[@vonbon954]

You don't escape paying for a grenade design/build by dumping the grenade in 3-5 years before everything goes wrong - the marker knows what you are doing, and depreciation is waiting, or the depreciation has already been factored into the lease structure.

[@ECPP]

Indeed

[@loranger6447]

I have a 2019 Honda Jazz (Fit) 1.3 manual. The last generation with a manual transmission and complete ICE in the UK. All Hondas sold in the UK are now hybrids and one electric car (Honda E), except the new Civic Type R! I wish we still have fully petrol and manual options.

[@ECPP]

Exactly right. Stick wins my vote every time and ICE is just quite simply, easy to own

[@loranger6447]

@@ECPP exactly. The reason I didn’t get a brand new Honda is because of this reason.

[@ln5747]

The new Jazz hybrid is brilliant. My mother has one. Feels very solid. Even if the hybrid gives up one day you can still run it on petrol engine only I'm led to believe, you'll just get worse mpg. It's doing circa 65mpg which is good for an auto. And it's fairly quick for a Jazz at under 10secs 0-60 and immensely practical. I believe many have voted it car of the year.

[@jamesmedina2062]

hybrid is primarily ICE. remember there were oldies that hated computers in cars

[@loranger6447]

@@ln5747 I didnt know you can run a hybrid with the engine on its own.

[@fzr1000981]

The Accord V6 (which produces at least 250 hp on a dyno with crap gas) is legend, surprised you didn't feature that instead of the weak 4 banger

[@milviodeleon4421]

Why do I even try to watch these? It’s never a good comparison. Apples and dingleberries comparison here.

[@bucwilde3470]

Agreed, additionally the C-Class Merc is a cheaper- entry level model that doesn't adequately represent the brand. There's a reason why I chose the E-Class over the C-Class when they were parked side by side at the Dealership....... better built product with greater quality. For example the Europeans use the C-Class for taxis; that should give you a good indication of what that model is about.

[@ericmatenge8563]

I can attest. I own a honda stream 4wd 2009. The car is solid. Has a mileage of 250,000km and runs like its new. Maintenance a year cost around $300. Has 138hp. No stress in owning a honda.

[@CelestialTrieye]

I have an 08 Civic and while it's been an absolute stud lately it has had a number of electrical issues specifically with the ground wire. Now, my cylinders are misfiring with only 114k miles on it and after JUST replacing all the spark plugs and ignition coils, it's back at it again! Looking to get the new Prius because I've heard they have better reliability.

[@CelestialTrieye]

great video though, thank you for the knowledge!

[@ln5747]

Generally Honda engines are superior to Toyota. Their failure rate is ridiculously low, they make the best engines in the world imo. But overall Toyota is probably more reliable.

[@jamesmedina2062]

a real diagnosis is worth its cost. misfire could be from all sorts of things. Think about if you got a new engine for it, you would still spend far less than a new vehicle. On an 08 you could drop in the SI engine with 200 horses. Most are affordable

[@parkerbohnn]

2006 and 2010 were the good years. 2013 and onward.

[@parkerbohnn]

They tend to misfire if your A/C is shot. Don't run the A/C.

[@bghoody5665]

Great video, Mark. I always knew parts were more for the Merc but I didn't realize just how much more. Little wonder that owners only keep them as long as the warranty and then sell.

[@ECPP]

Glad to help!

[@thongtran37]

My co-worker lost a shaft on his 2013 E350 AWD Benz while on a highway. Costed him 1K $ to replace it. I suggested to drive it as a FWD.. He said No. He got Shafted...hehehe

[@ECPP]

Haha, ouch

[@gilbertortiz1967]

Mark you have the best auto channel bar-none . Thats why I like your channel . I have had 5 BMWs one was the 2012 335 is N54 . I never had any problems with it.. I think these cars need good owners! I have a 2022 X3M 40 i now. But I love my Toyota Prius V . Everything you say is true! But!! Life is too short to drive Boring cars!

[@ECPP]

Wow, thanks! I really appreciate that. Thanks also for the support. Your newer B58 unit is fun to drive and more dependable than previous turbo powerplants

[@Myiata1979]

Back in Europe my sister have a 1997 Honda Civic.Still running strong! Here in Canada just worth having a Toyota/Lexus and Honda/Acura...i see plenty of them from late 90's/early 2000's.Another other brand and the commuting car will go to garbage after only 10 years!

[@mikemunoz7378]

Any car that’s properly maintained will last. That being said, the Benz demands much more of a commitment versus the Honda. I had a C-Class that was nice enough, but not enough to justify the price and added maintenance expense over say an Accord. I went back to Honda until I can comfortably afford an E-class or better (including maintenance).

[@ECPP]

True it’s really the whole package. Purchase, maintenance, repairs, insurance and even fuel

[@parkerbohnn]

The seats are too firm in the C-Class Mercedes.

[@marvinsinclair9245]

Good info fam

[@ttheoxc]

hi.. thx for the video and we like to see benz VS leuxs or acura

[@ECPP]

for sure

[@jeffb.6642]

It's simple, really If you value reliability above luxury buy the Honda. Vice versa, buy the Benz.

[@ECPP]

Yes

[@gilbertjubinville]

Or buy a Lexus or Acura

[@Driving_Somewhere]

@@gilbertjubinville No Asian luxury please. True luxury has to be European . . . 😆

[@peterpixo]

Very nice video overall, good points on service, but, hey.. not the same class and age compared here, so the part about interior is pointless. Take a look at something from the same price point, like Honda Legend interior (even 12 y.o. car will be a proper rival for the interior quality)!

[@richardturner587]

From my experiences buying cars over the years....people seem to like Honda's around 1988 - 2005, when engineering was at it's best ( The Golden Years). When Honda's Civic FN2 model was produced problems seemed to start!

[@kingchakazulu7762]

I had a 2008 Accord coupe 6-6, it was okay, but the interior build quality couldn't hold a candle to the mid 90's Accords.

[@jamesziegler4383]

Good comparison

[@jerome5009]

I own a Honda Accord Euro 2012 here in Australia. I bought it brand new and still drive it to this day. Very reliable cars and I won't be upgrading to a new car anytime soon.

[@moeanthony9308]

Good review but how would the engine compare with a later model 1.5litre turbo civic engine? Did Honda solve the dilution issues?

[@charlesjackson1700]

Some still have that issue as well as blown head gaskets.. This is a new problem.

[@genesisreset3947]

I finally understand! Thank You!

[@BigBear--]

The L15B7 (Si), and other L15B variants aren't the only turbo motors Honda makes. The K20C1 in the Type-R is turbo charged, as well as the K20C3 that was in the accords.

[@lowkeyconvert8971]

lol, the last third of the video became an ASMR video though i understand the purpose behind it.

[@markandoyo2204]

De Facto; Simplicity a real redundant masterpiece over complex-oriented life simplicities or loaded technical ergonomics👍

[@Fourrings80]

Driving dynamics, luxury, looks. That's why you buy a German car. Honda's are dead reliable but to me incredibly boring.

[@MAZDA-ee7gx]

VERY GOOD Channel and can you give information what are the TOP 10 MAZDA best car of all time..😁👍👏👌

[@ECPP]

thanks

[@booOm247]

I have a 2008 e550 with 260 000 km on the clock and it's still in really nice shape

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

I understand, Many people just don't understand when I start talking about all the issues I have had running a v12 BMW for the last 11 years. I could have had a new Honda every 3 years on what it cost with little hastle. However a new Civic every 3 years money in was my budget when I purrchashed the v12.

[@ECPP]

I hear ya

[@zepp3lin]

I love Hondas and I own it for over 13 years for the old model and the newer one just a few months ago. But in my opinion, if you want best of both worlds Luxury plus reliability get a Lexus.

[@malidawgz5690]

my sister had a 2015 honda odyssey. 110K miles needed a new transmission. Honda quality?

[@tax905972]

Software in the Benz. Oil change’s transmission service and brake and cooling system service.

[@davidd.8256]

Ask yourself which car would you rather get into an accident with and feel confident you would walk away from. That’s why I buy Mercedes. The European standard for crashworthiness is much higher than the USA which the Honda is built to. Heavier beefier cars. Ask yourself how much your or your loved ones life is worth, then plop your cash down for the Mercedes.

[@ECPP]

Yes, very important and I will agree the Mer. Feels heavier and beefier. Crash tests show great results too.

[@lash9400]

There are other non luxury cars that perform exceptionally well in crash tests. Subaru for example. Not everyone can afford or even want a Mercedes Benz.

[@davidd.8256]

@@lash9400 nobody puts a poster of a Honda on their wall when they are growing up 🤷‍♂️

[@pennmikael]

@@davidd.8256 lol I did as well as Toyotas. Never had a lux or exotic car poster 😂 Granted these were nsx, lfa , Land Cruiser/lx. All which cost more than a majority of the Mercedes models save base s class or amg e class and above.

[@Shadobanned4life]

I trust a simple Honda more than I trust a needlessly-complicated Mercedes.

[@steven19767]

I have a 08 civic with 200,000 miles still going but I have to keep a OBD scanner plugged in at all times in order for it to run.

[@jamesmedina2062]

why??

[@dg7438]

That was like a really annoying AMSR when trying to sleep lol

[@ECPP]

thanks

[@sensoryoverload4667]

Informative dude in less then say a minute

[@jbarkley4938653]

Honda makes the best engines in the world.

[@ECPP]

F1 style

[@artgrusensky121]

My TSX Sportwagon has a beautiful interior too and 204 hp. out of a 4 banger. no turbo. just V-tec.

[@jamesmedina2062]

i wanted one of those with manual swap

[@Emoney559]

Are cvt transmissions able to last 200k miles

[@ufukpolat3480]

A friend of mine from high school, this is the late 90s, drove around in his grandfather's 1960s Merc. People used to buy these cars with good cash money thinking their children (in this case grandchildren) might inherit them one day. These days, all of these Mercs which have engines tuned to their thermal limits to make more power only need to last the duration of their lease time. The poor suckers who end up with a 4-5 year old Mercedes thinking they bought it cheap are either going to use it very little, just enough to let their neighbors think they have money or they will spend much more on repair and maintenance. These cars look good, feel good, drive fast and then break down after a few years.

[@shamarrjohnson8292]

What your calling the PCV valve is actually the electronically actuated EGR valve that is why it's on the exhaust side of the engine.

[@ECPP]

You are right, quick ramble, verbal diarhea

[@shamarrjohnson8292]

@@ECPPLove the content you produce and the way you explain things you educate people so they understand what to look for when in the market for a new or used vehicle keep up the good work.

[@yuriboguslavsky8868]

I own both. Also a BMW and a Chevy. Best of all worlds and if you do proper maintenance they are all good. Small displacement turbo motors work hard and therefore less reliable in the long run.

[@Jagshemasher]

Average annual maintenance cost of [my owned from new] 2010 BMW 335d - $2672/y. Breakdown: $1,761/y for maintenance/repairs, 278/y tires and $632 for upgrades (the engine and suspension have been extensively upgraded). The vast majority of that cost was incurred after it was 5 years old. All numbers in CAD$. Including the original purchase price it works out to around CAD$8K/year excluding fuel and insurance.

[@ECPP]

Wow, that’s a big hit indeed

[@Jagshemasher]

@@ECPP - yep - I paid the price for being an early adopter of the "d". My cousin in the UK had a 330d (manual) that he raved about and I loved its torque. When I got the 335d I didn't realize it had the very complicated SCR emissions system. By year 5 I had CBU issues and it needed a couple of new fuel injectors. With the huge bills for this work I realized I needed to refresh my mechanicing skills so did a lot of reading up on the forums and was horrified by what I found. I eventually had certain systems deleted and tuned out but I did it in a bit of a piecemeal fashion - it would have been way cheaper to do everything in one go. I have a love hate relationship with the BMW d - love the huge torque from the engine but its been an expensive toy - although with the suspension upgrades its a completely different car. When the BMW goes my next car will be Toyota, Honda or if I decide to go luxe again Lexus but these days I do very little commuting and we also have a big Acura MDX which is a great car. I always say to anyone who wants a BMW that they should lease one and get rid of it as soon as the warranty is up. These days I have a Yamaha FJR1300 if I need speed thrills . . .it will leave most cars in the dust.

[@mr.b4444]

My daughter's 2012 Civic is a lemon but my wife drove a 2006 Honda Pilot that wouldn't die and still kicking.

[@md2k8]

Also, Mazda and Mitsubishi do last for quite some time than Subaru and Nissan. A 2004 to 2012 Mitsubishi Galant four-cylinder mid-size sedan is currently on the road, same with the 2013 to present Mazda CX-5 with the 2.5 L four-cylinder (non-turbo) engine.

[@md2k8]

@M Agreed

[@johnconnor2402]

That's why I buy Acura/Lexus. Luxury amenities AND reliable. BMW and Mercedes are cheap here because they cost a fortune to maintain and have so many headaches. Saw a 2011 335i 80k miles for $9.5k, said nah I'm good 😂

[@TheJaymnj]

What about bmw x4 made in north Carolina? Is that car made well?

[@ECPP]

Well…..

[@themaskedmaestro4699]

I see a lot of comments assuming people buy German cars just for status and luxury. I just swapped my Honda for a 2010 BMW because I want to have fun when I'm driving and have a car that actually looks good to me. Let's be honest, most of these 'ultra reliable' cars are boring and look like crap. As long as you can afford and are willing to maintain it, it's ok to overlook the difference in reliability.

[@chodkowski01]

If you drive to work in the Mercedes or the Honda which one will get you there faster?

[@drivingthebeast9101]

Simple words explanation. Nice video👍

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@danpan6420]

‘Cheaper’, ‘simpler’, ‘better than Merc’, ‘good old fashioned Honda’. Then you sit in Mercedes and drive - you will never come back to Honda. Driving experience, feel, touch, smell is what people like in Merc. Honda can’t compare at all.

[@ECPP]

That’s why I did

[@Boombastic82]

I love Mercedes but I don't go beyond the 2000 models for C, E and S classes. I use only Bruno Sacco Era Benz. True what he said about hondas

[@BigBoss-tk6lh]

I think in my opinion that everyone must have a good knowledge and make a good research before buying any car and what is good for long of ownership,,yes anyone can by a used or new merc or bmw...etc, but not everyone can hold the maintenance cost over the years of use,,at the end of the day for some people its only a transportation from a to b ,,but for some its a toy that must be unique,,

[@FlameZenon]

Exactly. Some people like me do this for passion so I don’t mind working on my car. At the end of the day, I enjoy my BMW more than any honda. Theres just no comparison how BMWs drive in comparison to Hondas. I fix my car btw and never take it to the stealership.

[@ECPP]

2 things….priorities and then research

[@pennmikael]

@@ECPP so true! I know someone who mentioned top priority is reliability and longevity, then went on to mention that a new Mercedes was the current top choice. Don’t worry I just smiled.

[@proudam3969]

My question is have you had any minor or major issues so far with the blue Mercedes Benz.......if yes can you name them. Good review.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for watching and yes having owned it for 2 years now, only the low charge light because it sat for a while when we turned on all the loads in the cars in extremely cold weather. In short, pretty flawless to date.

[@grantw7946]

You should have a reliable vehicle to drive when the mercedes is at the mechanic.

[@ECPP]

Need both

[@nysavvy9241]

Like your intro says..." Life's to short to drive boring cars". If I wanted a Benz I'd lease it and turn it in after 3 years.

[@ECPP]

Safest way

[@FlameZenon]

It just depends on what you prioritize. I’ve had hondas too but recently moved to an F30 BMW 3-series. If you don’t care about how your car drives, by all means buy a honda lol. But when you drive to work and want to enjoy the process of driving everywhere, then mercedes/bmw is the way to go. But you have to pay to play the game. Im just one of those that dont mind going the extra mile for my cars since i take good care of it. I do maintainance myself so that i never take it to the stealership. It’s just two demographics. People that dont give a f about cars and those like me who actually does this thing for passion.