WORST FIRST CARS to buy in 2024: The ULTIMATE Guide

[@JohnBajada-i4c]

Still drive my first car a 1984 Toyota Corona wagon ST141 5 speed with over 400,000kms. It’s so reliable that the rocker cover hasn’t been removed yet and first water pump done after 25 years. It snapped a timing belt once but being a true Toyota they built engine to be free spinning.I’m 55 yo now 🤫 Oh what a Feeling lol

[@mrgarrison3516]

Is that the 4X4 model u own?

[@Kazan786]

Wow amazing, how often do you get the oil changed ?

[@Muddicker]

Awesome

[@68404]

Plenty of 'true' Toyota engines are of interference design.

[@68404]

Do you drive at 90km/h in the fast lane on freeways?

[@alexanderdenchev7967]

As a Mazda 3 diesel owner, I can agree, it's not a good idea. Reliability for me hasn't been that bad, but parts are nowhere to be found. I have a cracked air intake hose and a replacement is nowhere to be found.

[@Peter_Nottle]

i've now watched both videos, and as a mechanic of 30 years, i have to agree with your choices. i have been saying much the same things to all my customers. well done for these videos 👍👍

[@caelis-porta]

Which is a good,economy,automatic,first car reliable for first time buyer?

[@Peter_Nottle]

@@caelis-porta never buy new, learn in a second hand car that doesn't matter if you write it off, and without all the safety gadgets, learn how to control a car for when those gadgets fail, as they surly will given time.

[@glennfulton2775]

first car was a 1953 Austin A30 bought for $80 in 1968, thanks for the memory :)

[@blowurn0se]

WOW😊

[@marklee5106]

Of the 30 odd cars I've had, the two that stand out are not the nicest ones I've had but in a lot of ways the best. In the mid 80s a '73 HQ Holden and 5 years ago 2000 Toyota Camry SW, the latter NZ new (I'm in NZ) both cars low tech and pretty basic, nothing to go wrong and nothing ever went wrong.

[@martinavery3979]

Austin 1800 mk2, great car, when it ran

[@francistaylor1822]

I bought a diesel Mazda. Redriven speaks truth.

[@dr.hazeblaze9216]

I got my first car 9 years ago when I was 18, still running silky smooth, never had an issue, only sensors and central locking going wrong. It is a Skoda Fabia 2008 TDI 1.4 with 250k km on the clock now, that engine comes from a Polo, plus the fuel is so cheap, 50 quid fills the tank and lasts me almost 2 weeks.

[@Keepmywifesnameoutyafucknmouth]

You need to shut up dude I’m so sick of your shit

[@Kazan786]

Wow amazing, how often do you get the oil changed ?

[@lukegilbert7985]

The UK is a different deal all completely.

[@mattwhite87]

First car was a 1997 VS commodore S. Extremely light in the back with a very sloppy suspension by today’s standards. Was like driving on ice when it rained! 4 speed automatic with ‘power mode’ button. Good times!

[@skytech168]

My first car was an Accord V6 6th Top trim, then over the years I have owned all the Accord V6 generation and still driving 9th gen V6L.

[@rdlmm]

- Hyundai Getz 1.6 2008 - Great !!! bit old by now. - Ford Focus Sedan 2010 : I got it second hand with 60km , NEVER had an issue but that was against all statistics I know. I have now a second hand 2018 Mazda 3 Astina sp25 : Amazing car and fun to drive. Have juice !!!

[@goldcm]

Thanks

[@damilolaakanni]

Speaking of airbags, my last car (MK4 Golf) had driver, passenger and side curtain airbags...in 2002. That's pretty impressive for a 19 year old (in 2021 when I got it) economy hatchback. Parts were also pretty common as the car is very popular where i live. It had quite a number of electrical issues, but it was mechanically reliable.

[@robertandre3506]

First road car a restored Datsun 1600. Lots of period type performance mods made it practical in modern traffic. Stopped, handled, and went great. It was incredibly reliable and robust for such an old car. Sold me on Japanese build quality.

[@samawol4161]

Nissan tiidas (C11, 2005-2012) have a regular 4sp torque converter auto in them, NOT a CVT. They’re generally a good transmission unlike the CVTs.

[@SuperLloyd84]

Shame about the rest of the car.

[@alf279]

I think the most important point most car owners (anyone that’s not a car-loving person) don’t understand is the importance of thorough preventive maintenance. Buying a car that’s generally reliable is a good starting point, but with any used old car, even the most reliable ones, you need to take it in for a thorough check-up and have everything wrong taken care of without taking shortcuts. It will likely cost you a significant amount compared to the buying price with an old car, but this is the only way you can truly rely on it even for very long trips and everyday use. Many people are like, “oh I won’t spend this much on this car it’s only worth this and that” - but with that mindset you’ll just end up with a possible ticking time bomb.

[@stuartr8356]

100%. Plus many won't spend a few $ on repairs after not looking after the car but happily get an expensive loan for their next car. Then complain they're broke...

[@Watcherw1]

My barina has done over 100,000km's. Belt has been changed. Car has stood up very well so far. If you plan on being a jeep, with the 3.6 pentastar, consider looking into the dorman products. They will make the engine a lot better.

[@leosheppard8517]

10:20 Boys you are right! The only 300 I’ve seen was a HWP, only 2 days ago. Before this it’s been years.

[@robertceroli3512]

First car HR holden 186 3 on the tree drum brakes bench seats seat belts only in the front

[@Wheniwasyoung15]

My first car was a 2008 Golf TDI that had done over 200,00km when I bought it for $7,000. I, the only thing I ever had to get fixed on it was the roof lining coming undone (pretty cheap fix, but seems to be a common fault with the golf, as my sister also had it happen to her golf she got a little after me). I recently traded my golf in for $2k at almost 300,000km.

[@Jetdot37]

First car horror story. Nissan maxima 3.5L CVT. Engine ran beautiful and loved to drive it but at 180,000km the transmission shit itself...lost thousands scraping it. Bought a Corolla after and never had any issues with regular servicing

[@Sawubona2007]

First car was a 25 year old 1992 735iL with the M30 engine. What a car, what an engine. Bought it for $5k from the first owner in Sydney, 145000kms. Just a fantastic engine. The car glided down the road like it was nothing. Eventually written off.

[@assininecomment1630]

"Glided" down the road? 🤨 I think you'll find the word is actually _glud._ 😜

[@Sawubona2007]

@@assininecomment1630 Glode?

[@fuffamoo]

First car, 61 VW type 3 notchback. Bought it in 1998, The only car I wish I had kept. When I first bought it, I had to hold it in gear. If I didn't it would pop out of gear. Occasionally the passengers side door would open itself while driving. It was a 6volt system, which was poorly converted to a 12volt system by the previous owner, the result was smoke appeared from under the dash when I first turned the wipers on. We undertook a restoration on it within a year of buying it. Once it was finished, it was one of the best cars I've ever owned. So fun to drive. Kind of started me off on getting, lets say "unique" cars, that are nuggets but a whole lot of fun.

[@johnphaceas7434]

I grew up back in the days when the typical first car was just a cheap banger - you got whatever you could afford. Mine was a 1973 burnt orange Corolla coupe (cool now ... but definitely not in the mid '80s) that I bought off my mum for $50. Got it so cheap cos she had decided to buy her first ever new car, a '86 twin cam Corolla hatch. The old girl didn't have much go, but being RWD, manual and very light, I did learn how to correct a fishtail in the wet in it. But I only kept a few months before trading up to a pretty flash '81 Ford Laser Sport 3door. Wish I'd kept both to be honest. Yeah they were gutless by today's standards but bloody great little cars and would still make good daily runabouts even now.

[@jedbriimc9879]

This channel is needed in the market. Keep up the amazing work boys.

[@ReDriven]

Thanks so much!

[@simoneason1152]

First car was a 2007 VW Polo 1.9 TDi, and absolutely loved it. Recently bought a 2017 VW Polo 1.2 TSi, and I'm quite enjoying it, but havent had to take it for a service yet.

[@eugenewang4650]

my first car that I banged up was my parents 2012 forester (luckily with an old school 4 speed slushbox) and it was very reliable. No repairs for 130k kms. simultaneously drove a Suzuki APV for work- reliable vehicle but its an absolute death trap. No traction control and RWD with skinny tyres and high centre of gravity means I aquaplaned like 3 times at 80 km/h.

[@RodneyW]

First car... 1973 Mitsubishi/Chrysler Galant. $400.... So easy to work on.... dropped in a Sigma motor. Learned to avoid retread tyres when one blew on the highway.

[@jacksonkalisch2943]

My First Car is a 1999 Ford AU Fairmont Ghia i have had no serious problems only had to replace the Starter Motor and fuel pump other than that only regular maintenance.

[@manenwan]

7:42 My parents bought me an 2019 Ecosport and its been super reliable for the past 2,5 years I've been using it, the facelifted one has a regular 6 speed auto and in my country (Vietnam) it comes with a 1.5L NA engine and has been reliable so far

[@Nordern]

Thanks for the tip about the Mazda diesels, was strongly considering a 2.2 Cx3 because it was great to drive, will steer clear now!

[@stuartr8356]

First was a 1971 KE20 Corolla in 1989; it was utterly awful with body filler, rust & a myriad of issues from brakes to the door lock, heater...It had 7 parts, but 6 were faulty. Now I drive an Italian Abarth with zero issues. Reputation is only part of the story, how it's cared for & service history are vital.

[@Taxi.Atesix]

03 Celica ZR, then a 2015 fiesta ST and now a 2014 86. All manual and still on my Ps

[@richardeycken]

First car was 1979 Chrysler Sigma SE. 2litre 5sp. Was basically the opposite of cool! I will say though, I’m on my second Amarok. First was a 2013 2 litre bi turbo that racked up 476,000 kilometres….its still going strong. Over and above normal service items, it’s had a tailshaft and the alternator replaced. My mechanic bought it off me. Second one is a 2019 V6. Stage 1 tune, 135,000 on the clock so far…and has not missed a beat.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

My first car was a 1984 Nissan Bluebird LX Sedan, 2nd was a 1985 Mazda 929 Coupe with the pop up lights. Third was a Magna TN Elite Sedan. 4th was a 92 Subaru Liberty GX 4WD Sedan, 5th was an 07 Subaru Liberty Heritage Sedan , 6th was a 2016 Subaru Liberty 3.6R Sedan with the CVT . My current car is a 2016 Lexus RC 350 F Sport which I intend to keep . Out of the previous cars the only 2 I loved driving was the 92 and 07 Liberty. The Mazda 929 Coupe was fun but always had issues either electrical or mechanical . It was pretty cool that even in 1985 that it had electronic suspension though. The Pop up lights were fantastic until someone backed into one and it would never sit in place and pop up properly again..

[@paulmcgregor6411]

First car was my great aunt’s Ford Laser 1985 KB Ghia with a 3 speed Auto and a manual choke! It was 10 years old and had 66k on the clock. Never had anyone in the back seat and probably never had gone above 80kph. Once got it to 150kph! (down hill!) Was a great little car and mechanically reliable, unfortunately wrote it off after having it for 2 years. As for the Mazda diesel engines, I had a Mazda 6 GH diesel for 11 years I had no mechanical issues whatsoever. Most of the issues come down to drivers using them for short trips and not getting the engine up to temperature to do a DPF burn.

[@mrgarrison3516]

You've got the same name as an NRL legend 🤔

[@mclouj]

First car was a gen 2 1985 Honda Prelude. Red, 1.8 Twin Carb 12v. Loved it. So much rust though, the rear window and sunroof were held in with paint and hope. It was newer when I owned it than my 2005 Clio is now. Feeling old. Also interesting how much better newer cars are holding up over time compared to the olden days.

[@hughedwards4511]

1996 Toyota Paseo. Brilliant car for many years. I inherited it from my sister and had no issues at all until at 200000 had an internal oil leak and would cost too much to fix.

[@bbriantmedia]

First car 1990 TP Magna Wagon,, bought off my granddad. Shittest engine, drank more oil than fuel. Memorable car being my first but towards the end of my ownership, the amount of smoke it produced out the exhaust was not healthy. Scrapyard.

[@parko2469]

First car was a 1989 VN commodore S pack. Looked ok but drank like a fish. My suggestion for a first car: Toyota Yaris. Have had a 2007 1.3L YR for about 10 years now- the thing is indestructible, has done 410 000km and still going (just not very fast up hills ha)

[@68404]

Shouldn't drink like a fish. Those Buick 3.8s ran very lean and could survive a nuclear winter.

[@endurohusa2271]

First car was a 1967 Mini panel van bought for $400 Many good memories as it was so much fun to drive Wish I never sold it

[@Sheeplando]

1998 honda CR-V, nice leather, some extra bits and a farmers green😂. little bit of oil and it runns forever. Loved it

[@brettwatson-will3388]

My first car was a 2850 6 cylinder automatic LX Torana (base model). It had more rust in it than the Sygna shipwreck down on Stockton Beach.

[@MrLurchsThings]

First car? 1983 Mitsubishi Colt. With Super Shift! Yeah, it was as exciting as it sounds.

[@daweigo6851]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@johnphaceas7434]

As a 15yo, I remember going to a dealer with my older sister to test drive a brand new Colt with s/shift. The only one model that had any appeal was the GLX 1.6L, but the dealer only had the basic XL available in beige with matching beige velour trim. He tried so hard to convince her the Super Shift was the ducks nuts, but he was pushing shit uphill in the anaemic 1.4L. The Colt was up against a gen3 Civic 3door, a slightly used '82 Ford Laser Sport Twin Carb, new Ford Meteor Ghia sedan. The Colt was just shit in every respect, and while the Civic was totally spartan inside compared with the others it killed them all on the road. In the end she opted for the used Laser Sport as the best value option - the povvo-spec Civic was almost as expensive as the top line Meteor and Colt. She ended up keeping that Laser for at least 15 years, and it was the reason I bought an '81 Sport a couple of years later in high school. (should add the Laser was her 2nd ever car - she traded in a Leyland Marina coupe to get it ... now that was really shit)

[@dustinhopkins7477]

I had one same year, canary yellow with a 3 speed auto. At 100kph it sounded like it was about to self destruct...... which it eventually did

[@38skippers]

As a Mitsubishi tech, I used to love driving the twin stick after a service back in the 80's.

[@IanGates-bo8fk]

I remember those. I had a 1986 Mazda 232 hatch. Good fun

[@giggygiggy1393]

First car was a Holden HZ sedan ............3 on the tree..........202...............just magical.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

"Nearly as fast as a 253 when it's in tune"!

[@laurence2192]

First car was a WL Caprice V6. Dad ran a limousine company and this was a former member of the fleet. Amazingly comfortable and came to me with 380k on the clock. Had the rattletec motor though and had frequent breakdowns with ignition coils and such. Ended up selling it to the RACV guy who towed it the last time it blew the heater tap. Timing chains were becoming noisy and transmission was on its way out. He paid 2 grand and I believe it’s still running to this day with a new engine and transmission.

[@JustSluipere]

I just bought a Suzuki Alto (2004) for 1600 euros with 58k km on it. I do not drive daily, but only once a week. I have driven it from the netherlands to Italy for vacation, and it was great. Had no problems so far but ive only got it for just under a year. Its very fuel efficient tho. Must admit that its power to accelerate is a bit on the lower side, especially when merging on the highway.

[@bradleywilkinson8882]

My first was a FX 1952 Holden ,bought in 1978. Sold it 80s . I have a Datsun 240k still that I bought in 1988,still got it still runs,but head gasket is gone not long ago. Put head sealer in it for now.

[@Carsandkettlebells]

Lads, Friday drops are a fantastic start to the weekend. Keep up the great work ! ❤ From Perth !

[@ReDriven]

Cheers mate!

[@anthonytran8758]

First car was a 1996 Audi A4 1.8L turbo. Was a good car but had some expensive issues - blown head gasket, leaking radiator and AC issues.

[@muscle_car_guy2338]

My sister has a 2008 Holden Astra and has not had a single issue with that car accept for the ac clutch needing a repair. Apart from that the car has not had a single issue at all. My first car was a V8 awd Holden Adventra and still have it to this day and is still running very well at well over 350,000 kms, and man I love it. I bought from a Holden Wreckers. It was put out the back and was forgotten about and the transmission only had 1st and 2nd gear but being Wreckers they had connections to get it fixed for next to nothing. She's a little bit thirsty for fuel but what awd V8 isn't. I am definitely not letting that car go ever. And it's only tripled in value since I've owned it.

[@deanchur]

I've got a 2008 diesel Fiesta that's about to hit 400,000km (manual). Only issue I've had its the fuel line above the engine split and dripped diesel fuel onto the manifold. Had a very smoky car but was able to drive it to the mechanic an hour away and get it fixed within 15 minutes, no problem.

[@mikfalk8019]

my first car in 1988, I bought my brothers Mark I Escort. $500. great first car that made you get good at doing tune ups.

[@Nordien1978]

My first car was a 1988 Ford Escort great car to learn to drive no luxuries but the drive was good. My 2nd Car was a French Peugeot 106 1.5 Diesel was a good car but I call it a hobby car because a lot of maintenance needs to be performed to keep it running. Now i drive a Toyota Yaris and great car i like it.

[@sukhoiromantic1718]

My first car was a 1993 Ford Festiva. Crappy but so economical. This was in 2004. First car I bought with my own money and didn't have to share was a 1996 Volvo 850. Lovely to sit in and commute in but so expensive to service and it had issues. Having owned 16 cars (I get bored) the best recipe is small, manual, Asian. Get a K13 Micra 1.2 manual, live your best life. It's the 'boring' cars I miss most.

[@Bill-ki4zf]

My first car was a 1958 Austin Lancer 1500 4sp when I was 17 in the mid 70s. It was slow, and cornered like a pensioner on roller skates, but was a great first car because when I learnt to drive that thing reasonably quickly and get it to go round corners, then I could drive anything. Sold it after 2 years and got a 6cyl LJ Torana.

[@m6780]

1st was a 1963 Ford Falcon, bought in 1979 for $300 dollars. Inline 6 cylinder and three speed on the column shift. Gosh I miss that car.

[@kenlloyd3078]

My first car was a 1950 Austin A40 "Tourer", already quite ancient when I got it in 1963 for 25 pounds ($50). By today's standards, it was actively dangerous on the road, but I still have fond memories of it. It had what my friends referred to as "door handle" cornering, because it leaned so heavily when driven too enthusiastically around corners.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Austin. They made crap but it was innovative. I wish they were still here.😔

[@gdayDaniel]

1st car, LJ Torana. 1st love and 2nd car, Datsun 1000 coupe.

[@craigbellingham5936]

First car was a 1971 Datsun 1600. Updated it with a 180B engine and 200B seats. Fantastic car but had rust issues..

[@fluffypuppy1040]

First car was a 1978 Leyland Mini LS 1275. Over the nearly 8 years I owned it the servicing cost was astounding about a third of the car's value every year. But I did do a lot of mods; carbs, intake, exhaust, reduced weight and even an engine swap to a 1330cc rally spec engine. The car was a wild thing, it could strip teeth from the diff pinion gear on less than careful acceleration or lock the front wheels and lift both rear wheels under very heavy braking (it was a 600kg car). When I sold the car it was written off by a friend of the new owner within 24 hours, but that is a risk in front wheel drive cars with 150+hp and no driver aids.

[@ifanbates4113]

My Golf TSI auto’s gearbox went and not only is it expensive it’s taking an age for my garage to find the right part. Considering a 2020 Corolla or Mazda 3 next….

[@Kazan786]

Go with the Mazda 3 😁 and then retire with Corolla. 😅

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@Kazan786That’s actually a good idea.👍

[@Kazan786]

Thanks, I really like Mazda design language, they are making very simplistic yet good looking vehicles.

[@sToRmZzr123]

First car was a 2010 VRX Lancer. Been incredibly reliable in every way except 1 pretty major issue. The exterior paint has peeled everywhere and makes it look terrible.

[@grantm1891]

First car Ford Meteor. Very reliable. Second car Toyota Landcruiser FJ75 on LPG. Uurgh….burnt valves…..gearbox failed…..air con compressor failed……water pump failed……LPG mixer failed…..Carby continually developed leaks (dry gaskets)…exhaust manifold leaked. 24l/100kms on gas. Bought for 13.5k in 1996, sold 18 months later for 9k after spending 11k on repairs. I bought a GQ Patrol next which I kept for 18 years. Chalk and cheese.

[@ehudk215]

My first car, back in 1991, was a 1990 Peugeot 205 GTI with 8,000 km. Loved the way it looked and drove... when it worked 😀 So many things went wrong with it. Plastics breaking, Sunroof handle failing, when it rained water would go into the spark plugs, started consuming oil. My last French car! Replaced with an MX-3 V6

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

The 205 probably worth $50k now haha

[@ehudk215]

@@user-vk4vd7vr5t and to keep it running would have cost me 70,000 😉

[@VoloKinProject]

Guys, I'm not aware of the Australian market but in Europe and UK the 2013-ish generation E-class is still widely used in the executive chauffering business and it's probably a modern day equivalent of the bulletproof W124 so although a luxury 4 door saloon is not the typical first car you can't just say to avoid it.

[@webmonkey44]

In Australia parts and labor are still way higher than Europe proportionally.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Dude, I love your cellphone videos.👍

[@VoloKinProject]

@@mrgurulittle7000 good spot;)

[@keithwalker239]

First Car, 1976 Ford Escort 2 door, Maual 1.6 litre engine Metallic green beautiful colour. Someone had put a 2 barrel Webber on it, but it was a dodgy mod. Remember breaking the clutch cable twice. Second time got it into gear (I knew what had happened) and limped home in second gear. Great car. Wrote it off as the 4th car in a four car pile up on the M1. Sad day indeed.

[@nicco87aus]

Firat car was a 1994 EF Falcon in polynesian green. I started working worked weekends and after schools making coffees when I was 14, specifically to save for a car. Loved that thing and learnt heaps by servicing and tinkering with it. Started small with a head unit and in the end it was manual converted and supercharged. Lots of fun over the 9 years I owned it.

[@edstraker8451]

First car was a sand pacer beach buggy. 1200 bored out to a 1500. An absolute ton of fun. 6 volt electrics was an experiment never to be repeated. I even managed to take it for a swim at Muriwai beach.

[@DavL40]

My first car was a 1983 Nissan Exa Turbo. Undertyred, torque steered easily, had to wriggle the ECU wires under the passenger seat every so often to reset it from misfiring. But damn I loved that car.

[@markfletcher8040]

first car,in 1970 a 1966 rambler American, luxury with 232 cid six , quiet fast economical and towed above its weight

[@MikeP-oj1ty]

My first car was a 1964 AP5 Valiant Regal sedan, which once belonged to my grand dad. Push button automatic in baby poo brown. Was almost indestructible as tested by both my brother and i over about 10 years ownership.

[@estequey]

First car was a 3.0L D22 Navara. Never had a mechanical problem with it. Wasnt the most comfortable, safe or anything like that, but just kept chigging along

[@kwizikle65]

2003 Peugeot 406 diesel wagon. Averages 4.0L/100kms and has 649,000 as a daily driver. Only weak point is front suspension but it rides better on dirt roads than any of my other cars. It will do 100kph on the roughest dirt road without skipping about! 405 is even better!

[@ddsgardening7437]

Always go manual and I've had Subaru's since 1998 never had any issues Always serviced by the book, you guys rock 🙏🙏

[@NoFaithCollective]

I have a 1.0TSI Polo (my first car) and it rips. No issues and sounds awesome with an intake and exhaust 🏎💨

[@sweeetlow]

First car was a kia proceed gt ... Written off, miss her bad Would trade both my nb and euro cl9 to get her back

[@HyperHorse]

What the hell is wrong with you?! Korean cars are crap.

[@paulredfern2252]

!st car: 1981 XD V8 S Pack manual falcon. Loved it, fast the sound etc, brakes not so good and did have mechanical failures as comon back in the day. But a good fast and torquey vehicle of its day.

[@thedon7530]

1st car was the HT Holden with a 253 and 5sp celica box. The car was more fibreglass than steel. Floorpan holier than the pope. Sounded good though.

[@awolffromamongus875]

2010 Mazda 3 Diesel, 255,000km, no issues. But in heavier cars, tuned to produce more kw/Nm, nup, shite.

[@kevinjekyll1521]

My first car was a 1948 Morris 8 series E, mt dad and I built out of 3 junk cars, I cut up the others manually with a hack saw. The car we built lasted me for 5 years, but I wanted something different and ummm faster, so I brought a Fiat 125 and turned it into a T, had a run of Fiats, loved them, still have 2 Fiat 20vt coupes even today. But went German, and have only the slight niggle with them, still I think the most reliable car of them all is a good Toyota, I drive one as a work car 276,000 km and has a CVT! I have to admit it now at times unpredictable, but at mileage that is good. Average fuel economy is 14km per litre, over my driving for 200,000 km.

[@Spowers24]

My TS Astra gave excellent service without problems for 18 years and 180 ,000kms. Wonderful car!

[@jasonfields2793]

I have had a few astras over the years and they were all brilliant but I certainly wouldn't recommend one now they are past their expiry date.

[@bathuudamdin]

You guys are absolutely spot on on these recommedations. I usually follow keep it simple principle when it comes to used cars, which is stick with japanese make model- toyota, mazda, honda/petrol na engine, no need turbo or dpf headaches/traditional 4 or more speed transmission- avoid cvt (except toyota e-cvt)/ 2wd rather than awd - so lesser moving parts, less things can go wrong. After many many years of keeping multiple cars, i can't remember if i have been ever into astronomical repair costs except usual maintenance bills.

[@David-lr2vi]

My first car was a Datsun 1600 ex rally car with an L18 engine, extractors, Weber 45DCOE and four on the floor. Bought it for $800 and thought I was doing well offloading it for the same $800 I paid for it. Would be worth a lot more than that now if I had kept it!

[@Roy_Godiksen]

My first car was a 2006 Opel Astra (i bought it used in 2010). I owned it for 8 years. It had zero faults, mechanical, electrical or cosmetic. That's in Norway, where the roads are made of salt 6 months every year. So there are exceptions. But i hear from others that i was lucky with mine.

[@laureus31]

My first was a 2008 Honda Accord 2.3 CG5. It had dodgy lower springs front and rear, missing wheel guard and I learned how to replace head gasket and timing belt on it. Luckly Honda bought it back due to the Takata airbag recall.

[@MitchTube]

I was in the sensible camp when 17 buying the bastion of reliability- the Mazda Rx4! Got rid of the mufflers for a straight pipe and a 48ida Webber. Bullet proof reliability 😂

[@zeroyon4562]

Do you feel bad when you think of its value now?

[@MitchTube]

@@zeroyon4562 Everyday! Especially when I tell you I also owned Rx3s which I retrieved from the dump for free…or the mint series 2 Rx7…

[@lancecueto2840]

First car was a grey import '07 Mitsubishi Outlander with the 2.4 engine and a CVT. Amazingly reliable car, economical and easy to deal with. Made moments and memories in it. I guess using it for 6 years (2017-2023) wasn't long enough to have any issues with the transmission. Had to replace it since stupid ole me forgot to put back the fuel cap after refueling (the filler door closed easily), rainwater got in the tank, then the engine died

[@allanwenzke749]

my first car was a 1980 Mk2 Ford Escort L 2 door. I got it in 1998 and spent too much doing the engine up. I still have it, but it's in very rough shape. I want to do a full restoration on it when I get some money. My misso has an old escort too. She grew up with them as well. Her old man is into cars and had been his whole life.

[@tompetery7331]

First car - VH Commodore for $1500 3.3L

[@nik_lee79]

My first car was a 73 MKII Toyota Corona coupe, my mum had bought it new and my grandfather and father helped me rebuild the car.

[@michaell3739]

VP Holden Commodore, that had been in the outback or NT as it was full of red dust. Bought it for $1000 Spent $500 fixing it up and sold it for 3k 2 years later. Was pretty bullet proof, though a bit thirsty.

[@pablojones5613]

My first car was a 1969 Datsun 1600. Full of rust, but went hard, was quite frequently airborne. Would love another one, but they're worth big money now.

[@facesart]

I bought a RR Sport 4.2 Supercharged as my first car, and is more reliable than anything else around. Its a tank and mostly the parts are cheaper than on the normal low priced car.

[@daneheinrich2690]

My first car was a Datsun 240k GL. It was the spare parts of my Dad's speedway car thown together. The only safety feature is that it's incredibly slow and thus it was hard to get into trouble in it.

[@ashleyhoff7561]

My First car was a 81 Sigma with a 2L Astron. I think the head was made from Aluminum foil and casting sand. I had to get it done at around 85K. When we took it off, there were engravings from at least 2 other times when it had been off and sent out for reconditioning. I think it lasted another 2 years and did it again. Got rid of it not too long after.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

The Holden Cruze turbo was even tested at Bathurst. Pretty cool car when they were new but I do know someone who bought one 2nd hand and the engine had a catastrophic failure at 90,000 km was rebuilt and died again shortly after that. I don’t really agree that the turbo at least was poorly built interior wise though as that held up really well just a pity about the engine. A mate’s dad who bought a Veloster Turbo had a lot more fun in that though.

[@DB-ne8xc]

First car was a Nissan Silva S13, i spent a fortune on that car constantly doing it up at the end put an RB25 in it and converted it to manual.

[@dorokiller]

me watching this with my 2005 Alfa 147: "mhmmm, thats right, good advice" jokes aside, love that car to bits and shes still chugging along as good as new (also cat delete made it sound like an old ferrari) and drives like a dream

[@johnphaceas7434]

yep, I've got two Alfas (have owned 4) and love them more than any of the other 20 odd cars I've had over the years. My daily is a 22yo 156 GTA 3.2L with 270,000km on it which has been rock solid, dependable and fabulous to drive (and listen to). But I've got the means to maintain Alfas properly (servicing every 6 months, follow the schedule and fix anything when it wears out) as well as access to a local family owned Italian car workshop that's been in business over 40 years and knows these inside out. But there is no way I'd recommend an Alfa to a first car buyer - though I'd say a good one is a better bet than anything made by the Germans, French or Poms. However - Admission of guilt. I did sell my prior V6 156 to a lad on L plates looking for his first car. But it was in superb condition, I'd spent a fair sum over 5 years to get it that way and it had been totally bullet proof in my ownership. I did warn him he would need to keep up the rigorous maintenance regime, but no idea if he has. Who am I to ruin his dream of starting car ownership with a touch of style?

[@codythorne3146]

Had a 2011 ford mondeo diesel wagon as my first car with 120kms on the clock. Took it to 300k before the powershift refused to shift out of 1st 😂 despite that transmission issue the car was insanely practical.

[@Hapkido82AUS]

I was either very lucky/or just very old now, but I brought a 1971 HQ Holden Premier 253, in fantastic condition in 1989 for $2450 Great, reliable car. No active safety measures- but only new S Class Mercs had airbags and stuff in '89... Same car would be $60k now 😢

[@RobFiles]

Mine was a 72 HQ, drum brakes all the way around. Ended up smashing it into a parked car on an 80 klm road, thanks to a semi in the middle lane (blocked my view). Walked away unscathed. Yep, young, dumb and full of c...

[@chrisgregory4796]

$2450 was a lot of money in 89. My brothers and i would buy about 6 or 8 cars for $2450 back then. Problem was we destroy them in a couple of weeks. They just didnt make them strong enough for us.

[@claudiadavies5110]

Excellent video guys, first car for me, a John Goss Falcon, and yes it was terrible, but wow they're collectable now😊