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@scottykilmer One factor you didn't calculate in...the ridiculous sticker price on Toyotas deflates the maintenance cost as a percentage of the sticker price. As an example, I compared the the Corolla and Civic, and their maintenance costs were actually similar. The sticker price on Toyotas sort of makes this a bogus comparison. It should just be maintenance costs...dollar for dollar.
My 15 y/o Honda Accord only needed a tension pulley in all that time. Beyond that, the only cost was maintenance. I respect your opinion Scotty, but the way you care for the car has a lot to do with how long a car will last. I know you love Toyota products, but they aren't made in heaven!
I bought my Honda Civic Sport brand new in 2019. Basically it was the last full size 2.0L V-tech (no turbo) , 6-speed before Honda put golf-cart motors with turbos in every car and eliminated the manuals (except for the SI). Glad I bought my car when I did. I've had zero issues with it.
It's the same for me except I have a 2017 Accord with the 2.4 i-VTEC, naturally aspirated. Zero huge issues and I'm far less worried about the CVT since it's a Honda. No turbo for me.
2011 Toyota Highlander with 258k miles! Recently replaced alternator, starter, wheel bearings and struts (along with several rotors and tires). Starts up with no issues. Ready for next 150k!
I got an GX 460 2023 before they discontinued. A 2019 camry V6 is not boring to drive anymore. Gas mileage is not bad around 30. Toyotas is my only choice
April 2024 my 2013 BMW 328I was stolen. Purchased in 2012 I was sad although it was thousands of dollars to maintain. In December 2024 I replaced it with a Lexus NX 300 top of line Love it!
12:02 is why I just don't think it's worth it to buy new. Buying after a lease with the data about complaints is my preferred way. I really enjoy your long form content! Thanks very much!
Agreed did that with both my current and last car. Last car was a nissan rogue with 60k miles. It started getting unpolished and clunky at 107k. Just got a 2020 lexus rx350 with 28k miles. It cost little more than half the price of new. Car looked and felt new when i bought it. I put more scratches than the previous owner.
Scotty, you are a consummate professional and a true expert. You share your knowledge with impeccable clarity, back your advice with facts, and are brutally impartial. Your humble demeanor, paired with self-deprecating humor and lack of attitude, is truly admirable.
I've owned several makes and models over the years (1964 Studebaker, 1963 Avanti, 1965 365ho Corvette coupe, 1967 MB 250SL, 1965 Dodge Polara 500, 1969 Olds Toronado, 1972 Toyota Cressida, 19982 Datsun 280ZX, and finally Lincoln Town Cars-) Owned 5 Town Cars which were all fantastic.
Best vehicle I've ever owned. 2017 Toyota Highlander, XL PKG, Pearl White. Currently has 108,000 miles. I've maintained it with oil changes "when the light came on". Other than that, the only money I've spent is on the front struts. $350 total to do both. I've kept it clean every two weeks with a car wash also. Oh, two sets of tires. One came with the car, the other I'm getting ready to replace now.
I owned 5 Toyota including 1980 Celica GT, Trecel, Corolla, Prizm, all were brought in used with low mileage except Trecel that I trade with Isuzu Trooper-II. I never had any issue maintain and repair cost compared to Volvo GL, GLEm (made in Sweden) Oldsmobile Delta 88 that brought new but drained me with insurance and repair and maintenance. My sister brought and leased Lexas ES 350, SUV and she had no problem finding buyer after the lease expired.
I have purchased a Kia Soul LX. I have owned one previously and am very happy. Also I sold my Kia Rio 2020 to Car Max for 10000.00 and I purchased it for 15,880.00. I had received a net equity check and paid off my old auto loan. Kia has a good limited warranty and drivetrain engine warranty for 100.000. And I perform maintenance every 5000 miles.
I drive a 2001 GMC Yukon xl ordered in 2000. 358,350 miles. I have replaced the water pump, radiator, hoses, serpentine belt, wiring harness in the steering column and brake lines. Normal wear items like brakes and lots of oil changes. Figure those maintenance costs over 24 plus years. Hard to beat.
Ah, the poor RX-8's misunderstood Dorito engine. Most of the problems with the RX-8 are really owner-induced, simply because people don't know two things about them: 1. They don't behave and wear quite like piston engines. 2. More so than most cars - they have to be driven to keep working. Wankel engines are 100% use it or lose it, and have the best longevity with blasting cobwebs (or really, carbon) out of them by wringing them out regularly. They're not really high-maintenance so much as they have different needs from more conventional engines. Understand them, and they'll last about as long as any other engine. But if you don't - well, you're one of the people who've had to have a new Dorito put in every 60,000 miles, because it's jammed full of carbon buildup. For my money, it's one of Mazda's finest cars, right up there with the Miata. It just got an unfairly bad rap for leaking oil and burning through engines - which wasn't really the fault of the design. Just poor education on how to maintain them, even to Mazda dealers.
@@TheAnnoyingBoss Nah, Mazda is really good. They used to suck a long time ago, but they're better now. Nissan and Kia on the other hand, yeah they're terrible cars.
I’m just glad the wrangler isn’t as bad as a bmw. But I did know what I was getting into. So there is that. But the 4 runner or a rav 4 is on my list as the next vehicle.
I have owned 2 Camrys and they were boring but super reliable. Hardly any problems. I sold my last Camry and got an Infiniti G37. One of the better Nissans out there.
I only drive Nissan trucks. Have had three. No major problems. This after owning ford courier (mazda), and Ford, and Chevy half tons. All Nissans lasted over 100k miles and my current Frontier (2011) has 153 k miles.
I sold my fiesta ecoboost after anticipating how bad it could be to a Toyota Yaris, also after watching this channel - zero issue after 1.5 years owning. My wife got a Nissan micra but a small 0.9 turbo, luckily still with a time chain unlike its partnership Renault with a belt, but i know its jus matter of time for a Honda Jazz
The '90s and early '00s Buick Le Sabres are economical to run and pretty economical to fix if they do break. What about the new Buicks? The numbers I've seen look pretty good.
'02 BMW 330i. Needs maintenance but easily completed in my garage and parts are a plentiful. Wouldn't buy a new BMW but an old one seems to be the ticket. Get it after all the hiccups are fixed. Totally happy with the "worst" on the list luxury car.
Same here, I have a 2014 328d, bought it barely used, now with 135,000 miles. It's a great car, fully optioned. It's a keeper. Sorry to counter Scotty's wisdom.
Scotty I did my research before buying a 2015 LX 570 with a 156K miles on it. I paid $29K for it. One of the factors in my wanting this particular SUV was the cost to maintain and the residual value. The frame had a little rust on it but after a power wash I could see it was superficial rust. The paint is immaculate, the interior was well cared for.
A list from the internet? Maybe? or maybe not? I'm not saying saying you're incorrect, but... If one looks long enough on the internet they will find many different answers to one question, and be very weary of people who tell (or show a written list.) of something as if it's a fact when in reality it's just their opinion.
I’ve got a 2016 Mazda CX9 with 290k miles and it still runs perfectly. Total maintenance (including tires) is 4.4¢/mile. I don’t think percentage of purchase price over a decade is a fair way to judge reliability. While overall spent 25% of the purchase price over & years, I have an insane number of miles on the car.
Hello sir / Scott This is John Chan the fisherman. I'm retiring from my law enforcement career at 55 yr old. At this time, my wife and I own 6 Toyota...2007 tundra 5.7 liter has 197K miles on it. She pulls my 22 ft Boston whaler with 175HP Suzuki every summer with ease, 2007 RX350 with 62K miles, 2009 Toyota yaris with 168K miles, 2013 RX350 with 121K miles, 2018 NX300 with 72K miles, and a 2022 GR86 with 6K miles on it. I convinced my wife to stick to Toyota because of the cheap to maintain and long lasting vehicles. Although I had owned many different brands of cars in the past. Just to name a few used to own evoX, C-7, WRX, mustang RTR and California special...ect. So far very happy with our Toyota. I changed my engine oil every 5000 miles. Enjoyed your video, thanks.
Iona, 2021 Nissan Rogue. I love it but within the 3 years of owning it. I've had to change the battery 3 times twice. Under warranty, I'm surprised you didn't mention Nissan. In this video I understand you focused on toyota
I’m 🇨🇦, rust will shorten up the life span. I am old so I have driven of bias ply Firebirds and survived fine. However, 4 wheel or AWD with winter tires are safe and fun. Storms are play time. R of F wheel drive, store it.
I own and drive a 1974 Pontiac TransAm SD455 Ordered With All Options Available. Best Car I’ve Got Never Left Me on the side of the road. I change all fluids from Power Steering to Brake Every 30,000 oil & Filter every 2500 as well as a quick Lube rotate tires Every 3rd oil change silicone spray all hinges as well as all rubber around glass and doors & locks. Car is out of date on the road but it’s a choice the expense is High Octane fuel Big Deal car is fun to drive and I GET RESPECT automatically in it which is funny Cuz during the 80’S & 90’S it was just another Old Car LoL.
Remember, these are costs before the warranty ends and only include oil, transmission fluid, battery, and brakes. Once the warranty ends and the mechanical and electrical parts start failing, that's a different animal.
I test drove brand new Camry and RAV4 , and then 2015 Mercedes S550 … Camry and RAV4 were like riding in a wheelbarrow compared to Benz , needles to say , I went home in Benz , love the car , brings a big grin to my face every time I’m behind the wheel , no Toyota or Honda could do that for me …
My company uses ram promaster vans and the only consistent issue we see is the backup camera having issues. Otherwise we take them up to 150k before swapping them out and dont have major issues. But we drive them a lot and keep up with maintenance
You should use total dollar cost(absolute values) instead of % cost(relative values) in comparing real maintenance costs. At 10 % maintenance for a $35000 car that is $3500 for total maintenance. If you pay $ 70000 for a car with 7% maintenance, you are paying $ 4900. The difference is $1400 So the real maintenance cost is in favor of the cheaper car with it higher %. That means a total cost of $38500 vs $ 74900. But if you can afford a $70000 car, then maintenance cost is of no concern compared to someone who can't....PS. Scotty's advice saved me a few thousand dollars in repairing(maintaining) my car.....SO a BIG Thanks to you Scotty.
I have had 2003 Land Rover Discovery 2 not bad but needs maintenance and I do it myself! My 2006 Lincoln Town car is awesome! All of my Ford Trucks have served me well! And my Ford E350 van is a beast! The best car I ever owned 2012 Honda civic! My next suv will be a Toyota 4 Runner 2020 model!
After 50 years of driving my own vehicles I will only buy Toyota or Lexus. When I was young, it was Chrysler (mostly due to acquisition costs) and later it was GM. I still own an older, V8 GM truck and I'm quite happy with it. However my next truck will be a Toyota. I experienced the GM intake manifold gasket engine failures with the 3800 and the 3400 and that turned me off. I owned a 4.6 Crown Vic that was quite good too, but it rusted off the road.
We have a Toyota Highlander and the gas mileage is sad. Our Ram 3500 is starting to show some problems. Radio and navigation was ghosting so replaced the radio but couldn't replace the the other part yet so no navigation yet😢We need a good warranty but don't know what to look at? Any suggestions would be helpful same with Highlander?
I bought a used 2004 Taurus in really nice condition but 176k miles. Transmission does a hard shift in first gear only if you go fast, slow driving off the bat it shifts smooth. Should I do a fluid chang or ride it smooth and easy in first gear to hopefully get a few years out of it. The fluid doesn't look terrible but also not great. Not black or anything but light pink mixed with dark mixed in.
I have for the last thirty-two years only purchased and drove Toyota Trucks but, last July after thirty-two years went back to Nissan and purchased a brand new Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve in Pearl White Tri-Coat and absolutely love the quality; handling; ride; performance; quietness; and dependability of this half-ton pickup truck! Inside and out this is by far the very best pickup truck I gave ever owned in my 51 years of owning and driving half-ton pickup trucks!
So for Toyotas, it's almost like for the more expensive models, the higher % price for maintenance, but when when you get to the lower price models, it's easier to reach a higher % of the low initial cost with the usual parts, so that trend is reversed
thanks for the video, Im not protecting RAM but they are the cheapest to buy compared to the others. Like Hyundai they are cheap to buy but expensive to own
My sister bought a BMW X SUV and I have to agree it's an amazing looking/driving vehicle. The quietest and smoothest vehicle I've ever driven on the highway. But personally I still don't think it's worth the $70k she is shelling out... but at least it has a warranty
My 15 y/o Honda Accord only needed a tension pulley in all that time. Beyond that, the only cost was maintenance. I respect your opinion Scotty, but the way you care for the car has a lot to do with how long a car will last. I know you love Toyota products, but they aren't made in heaven!
In closing I purchased this unbelievable fantastic 2024 year model as the last Titan XD Platinum Reserve made right after the Titan factory was permanently shut down in Canton Mississippi! Sad but, true! 😢
I'll be looking for a truck to tow a caravan within the next couple of yrs. That's why I'll probably just buy a truck. Thinking a little Mitsubishi Fuso or something similar. You get the towing capacity and tray for half the price. Just no comfort.
I wish I could say this about Toyota man. I know they’re a good company but I had to replace my converters after 115,000 miles on my Tacoma. Hard to trust anyone after that.
So in other words you pay $10k needlessly for a Toyota which brings down the average repair cost relative to the cost of the car. If Toyota and Mazda were the same price, Mazda would surpass Toyota.
it took 15 years before I had to do anything major, and that first fix - gas tank - was probably my fault - after that I regularly sank between $500 and $700, including fluid changes, per year. I got super lucky with this truck. just never saw the rust coming - it's going to look like the Flintstone vehicle if I don't do something fast/
You simply can't go wrong with Japanese cars. They are better built and will last a very long time! I hope Mazda will bring back the legendary RX7 and Mazda 6!
These percent maintenance costs don't mean jack. They will be naturally lower for higher priced brands/models. This is why Toyota models with the highest MSRPs have the lowest percentage maintenance costs. The same goes for Lexus. It costs about the same to change oil and other maintenance stuff labor wise across different models.
Scotty loves Toyota/Lexus thus all his videos are going to be slanted to them. I've owned Euro and American cars, and one of the American cars I've owned was Jaguar with the American badge slapped on it. Neither of the American cars needed major maintenance. My Euro cars never needed any major maintenance. Maybe it was the model years or maybe I just got lucky. I can say this for sure, today's cars (iPhones on wheels) whether Japanese, Euro, Italian, or American will all cost a boat load to fix due to all the unnecessary electronics they have now.
I was thinking the same exact thing. Also explains why the GMC percentage is significantly lower than Chevy's: Both require the same parts and service, but GMC carries a significantly higher initial cost!
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@scottykilmer One factor you didn't calculate in...the ridiculous sticker price on Toyotas deflates the maintenance cost as a percentage of the sticker price.
As an example, I compared the the Corolla and Civic, and their maintenance costs were actually similar. The sticker price on Toyotas sort of makes this a bogus comparison. It should just be maintenance costs...dollar for dollar.
My 15 y/o Honda Accord only needed a tension pulley in all that time. Beyond that, the only cost was maintenance. I respect your opinion Scotty, but the way you care for the car has a lot to do with how long a car will last. I know you love Toyota products, but they aren't made in heaven!
I bought my Honda Civic Sport brand new in 2019. Basically it was the last full size 2.0L V-tech (no turbo) , 6-speed before Honda put golf-cart motors with turbos in every car and eliminated the manuals (except for the SI). Glad I bought my car when I did. I've had zero issues with it.
It's the same for me except I have a 2017 Accord with the 2.4 i-VTEC, naturally aspirated. Zero huge issues and I'm far less worried about the CVT since it's a Honda. No turbo for me.
They still make nonturbo 2.0L engines.
2011 Toyota Highlander with 258k miles! Recently replaced alternator, starter, wheel bearings and struts (along with several rotors and tires). Starts up with no issues. Ready for next 150k!
Lexus & Toyota is all my entire family drives
Same here‼️💯
Their the same company bro
@@brandontheres7130 Absolutely
Want a cookie boring
I got an GX 460 2023 before they discontinued. A 2019 camry V6 is not boring to drive anymore. Gas mileage is not bad around 30. Toyotas is my only choice
Scotty's a Helluva Commentator, a Natural...
Fixes cars pretty well, too.
1. Mazda
2. Lexus
3. Toyota
4. Honda
Wrong toyota is 1
Agane wrong Lexus Is 1.
It's a list not a order.
I don't know guys but we all agreed that Japanese car are the best.
Honda trail 125 #1. I get 120+ mpg and i pay 8 dollars a month on insurance. It is basically financial cheat code.
April 2024 my 2013 BMW 328I was stolen. Purchased in 2012 I was sad although it was thousands of dollars to maintain. In December 2024 I replaced it with a Lexus NX 300 top of line Love it!
I love MAZDA
yep best car brand
When are we getting a new Mazda 6? Hopefully an AWD model?
The owner of the shop I use brags about how well I maintain my vehicle, because I don't ignore noises and other problems
Don't you do any of your own maintenance?
12:02 is why I just don't think it's worth it to buy new. Buying after a lease with the data about complaints is my preferred way.
I really enjoy your long form content! Thanks very much!
Agreed did that with both my current and last car. Last car was a nissan rogue with 60k miles. It started getting unpolished and clunky at 107k. Just got a 2020 lexus rx350 with 28k miles. It cost little more than half the price of new. Car looked and felt new when i bought it. I put more scratches than the previous owner.
I am bragging on Mazda. Great car for the money!
The Mazda 3 looks so good I'll be my next car
@@ZorrowTasogare92I love mine, I have a 2022 Mazda 3
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I've owned several makes and models over the years (1964 Studebaker, 1963 Avanti, 1965 365ho Corvette coupe, 1967 MB 250SL, 1965 Dodge Polara 500, 1969 Olds Toronado, 1972 Toyota Cressida, 19982 Datsun 280ZX, and finally Lincoln Town Cars-) Owned 5 Town Cars which were all fantastic.
Best vehicle I've ever owned. 2017 Toyota Highlander, XL PKG, Pearl White. Currently has 108,000 miles. I've maintained it with oil changes "when the light came on". Other than that, the only money I've spent is on the front struts. $350 total to do both. I've kept it clean every two weeks with a car wash also. Oh, two sets of tires. One came with the car, the other I'm getting ready to replace now.
I owned 5 Toyota including 1980 Celica GT, Trecel, Corolla, Prizm, all were brought in used with low mileage except Trecel that I trade with Isuzu Trooper-II. I never had any issue maintain and repair cost compared to Volvo GL, GLEm (made in Sweden) Oldsmobile Delta 88 that brought new but drained me with insurance and repair and maintenance. My sister brought and leased Lexas ES 350, SUV and she had no problem finding buyer after the lease expired.
Toyota
Lexus
Mazda
Honda
You forgot Tesla
Acura
@@thegamerbrotherman2399 Honda makes Acura
@@JoshuaWilliams-il8hh 😂😂😂😂Not forgot. Left out ! Pure junk right off the assembly line. 😂😂😂😂
@@djb1273I thought he said it was one because of low running cost 😅 my bad
I have purchased a Kia Soul LX. I have owned one previously and am very happy. Also I sold my Kia Rio 2020 to Car Max for 10000.00 and I purchased it for 15,880.00. I had received a net equity check and paid off my old auto loan. Kia has a good limited warranty and drivetrain engine warranty for 100.000. And I perform maintenance every 5000 miles.
I drive a 2001 GMC Yukon xl ordered in 2000. 358,350 miles. I have replaced the water pump, radiator, hoses, serpentine belt, wiring harness in the steering column and brake lines. Normal wear items like brakes and lots of oil changes. Figure those maintenance costs over 24 plus years. Hard to beat.
Those old GM trucks were really good, the new ones are much cheaper made.
I have a 2000 Tahoe. Runs and drives like new. Only 64k original miles.
Scott has said many times that gm back during that time was a much better vehicle....he hates today's gm
MAZDA GANG 💯
I saw Scotty on Fox Business today! Thanks for your advice. Its always good.
Ah, the poor RX-8's misunderstood Dorito engine. Most of the problems with the RX-8 are really owner-induced, simply because people don't know two things about them:
1. They don't behave and wear quite like piston engines.
2. More so than most cars - they have to be driven to keep working. Wankel engines are 100% use it or lose it, and have the best longevity with blasting cobwebs (or really, carbon) out of them by wringing them out regularly.
They're not really high-maintenance so much as they have different needs from more conventional engines. Understand them, and they'll last about as long as any other engine. But if you don't - well, you're one of the people who've had to have a new Dorito put in every 60,000 miles, because it's jammed full of carbon buildup.
For my money, it's one of Mazda's finest cars, right up there with the Miata. It just got an unfairly bad rap for leaking oil and burning through engines - which wasn't really the fault of the design. Just poor education on how to maintain them, even to Mazda dealers.
Bro mazda sucks its like nissan kia its budget japan quality. C- japanese.
@@TheAnnoyingBoss Nah, Mazda is really good. They used to suck a long time ago, but they're better now. Nissan and Kia on the other hand, yeah they're terrible cars.
@AndrewFaust-y1t i think you medd to wake up smell the roses
I’m just glad the wrangler isn’t as bad as a bmw. But I did know what I was getting into. So there is that. But the 4 runner or a rav 4 is on my list as the next vehicle.
I have owned 2 Camrys and they were boring but super reliable. Hardly any problems. I sold my last Camry and got an Infiniti G37. One of the better Nissans out there.
I only drive Nissan trucks. Have had three. No major problems. This after owning ford courier (mazda), and Ford, and Chevy half tons. All Nissans lasted over 100k miles and my current Frontier (2011) has 153 k miles.
My 1989 nissan, v6,5 speed, 400,000 + miles normal upkeep.2nd clutch..NOT FOR SALE.
I have a Honda for ten years and I am satisfied with the maintenance cost.
Subaru are pretty reliable, surprised you didn't mention that brand.
I sold my fiesta ecoboost after anticipating how bad it could be to a Toyota Yaris, also after watching this channel - zero issue after 1.5 years owning. My wife got a Nissan micra but a small 0.9 turbo, luckily still with a time chain unlike its partnership Renault with a belt, but i know its jus matter of time for a Honda Jazz
The '90s and early '00s Buick Le Sabres are economical to run and pretty economical to fix if they do break. What about the new Buicks? The numbers I've seen look pretty good.
'02 BMW 330i. Needs maintenance but easily completed in my garage and parts are a plentiful. Wouldn't buy a new BMW but an old one seems to be the ticket. Get it after all the hiccups are fixed. Totally happy with the "worst" on the list luxury car.
Same here, I have a 2014 328d, bought it barely used, now with 135,000 miles. It's a great car, fully optioned. It's a keeper. Sorry to counter Scotty's wisdom.
Scotty I did my research before buying a 2015 LX 570 with a 156K miles on it. I paid $29K for it. One of the factors in my wanting this particular SUV was the cost to maintain and the residual value. The frame had a little rust on it but after a power wash I could see it was superficial rust. The paint is immaculate, the interior was well cared for.
I own a Mazda 3 Hatchback. Had it for 6 yrs now . Just brakes ,oil and a battery.
Don't forget the direct inject service requirement at 30k
I’ve had damn near every Lexus model…fav-ls430&lx570!
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Honda all the way!❤
A list of the most reliable brands has Subaru on top of Toyota & Lexus
A list from the internet? Maybe? or maybe not? I'm not saying saying you're incorrect, but...
If one looks long enough on the internet they will find many different answers to one question, and be very weary of people who tell (or show a written list.) of something as if it's a fact when in reality it's just their opinion.
Hi Scotty, Thank you for including Volvo autos at 17:28. I am a rabid Volvo convert. Volvo for Life!!
I’ve got a 2016 Mazda CX9 with 290k miles and it still runs perfectly. Total maintenance (including tires) is 4.4¢/mile. I don’t think percentage of purchase price over a decade is a fair way to judge reliability. While overall spent 25% of the purchase price over & years, I have an insane number of miles on the car.
Is that the 100% Mazda CX-9 ... wit the turbo 2.5L?? 🤔
It's a huge asterix with CX-9 and what year you get it. I had issues with CX-9 power train but I had 2012. But they have gotten better.
@@xiondFirst The 2012 was Ford/Mazda.
Your channel is like a merry carousel that never stops spinning. Continue to delight us with your great content and positive energy!♠️🍾🤗
Hello sir / Scott
This is John Chan the fisherman. I'm retiring from my law enforcement career at 55 yr old.
At this time, my wife and I own 6 Toyota...2007 tundra 5.7 liter has 197K miles on it. She pulls my 22 ft Boston whaler with 175HP Suzuki every summer with ease, 2007 RX350 with 62K miles, 2009 Toyota yaris with 168K miles, 2013 RX350 with 121K miles, 2018 NX300 with 72K miles, and a 2022 GR86 with 6K miles on it.
I convinced my wife to stick to Toyota because of the cheap to maintain and long lasting vehicles.
Although I had owned many different brands of cars in the past. Just to name a few used to own evoX, C-7, WRX, mustang RTR and California special...ect.
So far very happy with our Toyota. I changed my engine oil every 5000 miles.
Enjoyed your video, thanks.
Subaru and Volvo for life.
Hey Scotty where is subaru on your list of cars
Driving 2025 Mazda3 hatchback skyactiv-x 186 hp automatic. My 2nd skyactiv-x - previous one was 2021 sedan 180 hp manual.
Iona, 2021 Nissan Rogue. I love it but within the 3 years of owning it. I've had to change the battery 3 times twice. Under warranty, I'm surprised you didn't mention Nissan. In this video I understand you focused on toyota
Maybe Hondas are #2 because they are cheaper to buy making the maintenance ratio higher.
I've heard the same stuff about RAM from a guy who owns his own service station, and much prefers Chevy over it.
Your videos are always so inspiring! I look forward to seeing more episodes! 😛💕
What are Scotty's thoughts on Mercedes?
I plan to buy a Mazda cx5.. don’t know which year to buy..
I’m 🇨🇦, rust will shorten up the life span. I am old so I have driven of bias ply Firebirds and survived fine. However, 4 wheel or AWD with winter tires are safe and fun. Storms are play time. R of F wheel drive, store it.
I own and drive a 1974 Pontiac TransAm SD455 Ordered With All Options Available. Best Car I’ve Got Never Left Me on the side of the road. I change all fluids from Power Steering to Brake Every 30,000 oil & Filter every 2500 as well as a quick Lube rotate tires Every 3rd oil change silicone spray all hinges as well as all rubber around glass and doors & locks. Car is out of date on the road but it’s a choice the expense is High Octane fuel Big Deal car is fun to drive and I GET RESPECT automatically in it which is funny Cuz during the 80’S & 90’S it was just another Old Car LoL.
My 2012 Toyota tundra has had $0 repair cost.
Remember, these are costs before the warranty ends and only include oil, transmission fluid, battery, and brakes. Once the warranty ends and the mechanical and electrical parts start failing, that's a different animal.
He stated 10 year maintenance costs 🤷♂️
Only issue I've had with my old toyota's is the paint nothing else.
I test drove brand new Camry and RAV4 , and then 2015 Mercedes S550 … Camry and RAV4 were like riding in a wheelbarrow compared to Benz , needles to say , I went home in Benz , love the car , brings a big grin to my face every time I’m behind the wheel , no Toyota or Honda could do that for me …
😂😂😂what are you talking to? You didn't try Lexus better than the Mercedes, lol😂😂😂😂😂😂
You won`t be smiling when the mileage gets high and it starts falling apart. 😂 Expensive junk for people with more money than brains.
When you have the money enjoy what you like
@@carloslopez-lt1zl But falling apart junkers contribute to climate change thru more emissions created to replace them.
That’s also why I don’t get Corollas, Camrys, civics. I look for a smooth ride, no wheel barrow experience.
My 05 Camry I4 LE now has 234k. Only wear and tear items replaced. Full synthetic oil changes every 3k miles.
My company uses ram promaster vans and the only consistent issue we see is the backup camera having issues. Otherwise we take them up to 150k before swapping them out and dont have major issues. But we drive them a lot and keep up with maintenance
You should use total dollar cost(absolute values) instead of % cost(relative values) in comparing real maintenance costs. At 10 % maintenance for a $35000 car that is $3500 for total maintenance. If you pay $ 70000 for a car with 7% maintenance, you are paying $ 4900. The difference is $1400 So the real maintenance cost is in favor of the cheaper car with it higher %. That means a total cost of $38500 vs $ 74900. But if you can afford a $70000 car, then maintenance cost is of no concern compared to someone who can't....PS. Scotty's advice saved me a few thousand dollars in repairing(maintaining) my car.....SO a BIG Thanks to you Scotty.
Your videos are always so inspiring! Thank you for your energy! 💞✨
2000 4runner w/ 247K; 2014 hyndai tucson just had frnt suspension worked on$1400, substantial cost since buying in 2020; brand new 2024 honda passport
I have had 2003 Land Rover Discovery 2 not bad but needs maintenance and I do it myself! My 2006 Lincoln Town car is awesome! All of my Ford Trucks have served me well! And my Ford E350 van is a beast! The best car I ever owned 2012 Honda civic! My next suv will be a Toyota 4 Runner 2020 model!
I loved my Ford Escorts, but now I love my Mazda 3... Still like F150's
Some cars are meant to be owned by regular people, other cars are destined to be owned by big, rich factories for outdoor work.. etc
After 50 years of driving my own vehicles I will only buy Toyota or Lexus. When I was young, it was Chrysler (mostly due to acquisition costs) and later it was GM. I still own an older, V8 GM truck and I'm quite happy with it. However my next truck will be a Toyota. I experienced the GM intake manifold gasket engine failures with the 3800 and the 3400 and that turned me off. I owned a 4.6 Crown Vic that was quite good too, but it rusted off the road.
I bought Toyota for reliability. But I had to replace my goddamn converters after 115,000 miles on my 2017 Tacoma. I don’t trust anyone at this point.
Tesla's maintenance costs relative to purchase price is skewed by government subsidies, so maintenance costs are even better.
before buying anything, try looking at Avatr 11 and Avatr 12 first.. u will be drooping looking at the car's design
I want a 4x4 truck with a manual transmission that narrows it down to the Toyota Tacoma.
Toyota #1
We have a Toyota Highlander and the gas mileage is sad. Our Ram 3500 is starting to show some problems. Radio and navigation was ghosting so replaced the radio but couldn't replace the the other part yet so no navigation yet😢We need a good warranty but don't know what to look at? Any suggestions would be helpful same with Highlander?
Very interesting and relevant topic! Looking forward to your next video! 🍒🧡
I bought a used 2004 Taurus in really nice condition but 176k miles. Transmission does a hard shift in first gear only if you go fast, slow driving off the bat it shifts smooth. Should I do a fluid chang or ride it smooth and easy in first gear to hopefully get a few years out of it. The fluid doesn't look terrible but also not great. Not black or anything but light pink mixed with dark mixed in.
My wife and I daily drive toyotas, no issues....but I keep a WRX in the driveway for fun
The best truck or car to last forever must have a manual transmission. It will have less maintenance cost, too.
Which year of the 4runner is best without too much technology and plastic
I have for the last thirty-two years only purchased and drove Toyota Trucks but, last July after thirty-two years went back to Nissan and purchased a brand new Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve in Pearl White Tri-Coat and absolutely love the quality; handling; ride; performance; quietness; and dependability of this half-ton pickup truck! Inside and out this is by far the very best pickup truck I gave ever owned in my 51 years of owning and driving half-ton pickup trucks!
Excellent! I just brought a Frontier Pro4X. Nice ride, great V6 power, and great handling. Smooth, no rattling.
Except these trucks can't compete against Ford and GM
Basic car will have the same maintenance cost
So for Toyotas, it's almost like for the more expensive models, the higher % price for maintenance, but when when you get to the lower price models, it's easier to reach a higher % of the low initial cost with the usual parts, so that trend is reversed
mazda used to be regarded as a poor mans bmw..but not anymore..mazda eclipsed its european competition along with lexus
I would like one of the new 4 runners but that 4 cylinder turbo makes me nervous.
What do u think about Subaru over taking Toyota in reliability
That was the best AI video I've ever seen.
I'm so sad that he passed away..
thanks for the video, Im not protecting RAM but they are the cheapest to buy compared to the others. Like Hyundai they are cheap to buy but expensive to own
I bought a 2019 Avalon with 4500 miles 6 months ago.
After a bad car accident my ex got a nice loaded Honda Civic 2019 🚘 with 55000mi. No problems or flaws. She's 🙂 ...
Honda for a sporty feel, maintenance and parts comparable to Toyota.
What about the 10 year warranties on Hyundai and Kia? Doesn’t that drop the maintenance cost over 10 years
BMW is well worth the headache when it gets fixed. It’s an amazing vehicle. I would choose the motor B58 and S58 ONLY!!!!
My sister bought a BMW X SUV and I have to agree it's an amazing looking/driving vehicle. The quietest and smoothest vehicle I've ever driven on the highway. But personally I still don't think it's worth the $70k she is shelling out... but at least it has a warranty
My 15 y/o Honda Accord only needed a tension pulley in all that time. Beyond that, the only cost was maintenance. I respect your opinion Scotty, but the way you care for the car has a lot to do with how long a car will last. I know you love Toyota products, but they aren't made in heaven!
In closing I purchased this unbelievable fantastic 2024 year model as the last Titan XD Platinum Reserve made right after the Titan factory was permanently shut down in Canton Mississippi! Sad but, true! 😢
I'll be looking for a truck to tow a caravan within the next couple of yrs. That's why I'll probably just buy a truck. Thinking a little Mitsubishi Fuso or something similar. You get the towing capacity and tray for half the price. Just no comfort.
I wish I could say this about Toyota man. I know they’re a good company but I had to replace my converters after 115,000 miles on my Tacoma. Hard to trust anyone after that.
Mazda is best by far when you factor in sale price!
So in other words you pay $10k needlessly for a Toyota which brings down the average repair cost relative to the cost of the car. If Toyota and Mazda were the same price, Mazda would surpass Toyota.
Good job Scotty
I've driven Toyotas for the past 25 years most reliable vehicles on the road
Thank you very much ❤
it took 15 years before I had to do anything major, and that first fix - gas tank - was probably my fault - after that I regularly sank between $500 and $700, including fluid changes, per year. I got super lucky with this truck. just never saw the rust coming - it's going to look like the Flintstone vehicle if I don't do something fast/
You simply can't go wrong with Japanese cars. They are better built and will last a very long time! I hope Mazda will bring back the legendary RX7 and Mazda 6!
Those percentages might be biased if the retail price is high it could be the same cost as a lower retailles priced véhicule
Make mine Mazda! 🥰
These percent maintenance costs don't mean jack. They will be naturally lower for higher priced brands/models. This is why Toyota models with the highest MSRPs have the lowest percentage maintenance costs. The same goes for Lexus. It costs about the same to change oil and other maintenance stuff labor wise across different models.
What do you drive? I want to say you don’t drive a Toyota lol
Scotty loves Toyota/Lexus thus all his videos are going to be slanted to them. I've owned Euro and American cars, and one of the American cars I've owned was Jaguar with the American badge slapped on it. Neither of the American cars needed major maintenance. My Euro cars never needed any major maintenance. Maybe it was the model years or maybe I just got lucky. I can say this for sure, today's cars (iPhones on wheels) whether Japanese, Euro, Italian, or American will all cost a boat load to fix due to all the unnecessary electronics they have now.
I was thinking the same exact thing. Also explains why the GMC percentage is significantly lower than Chevy's: Both require the same parts and service, but GMC carries a significantly higher initial cost!
Yet Kia/Hyundai have over double the maintenance costs but they don't cost HALF
If BMW uses high-grade materials, then why do they wear out so quickly?........ Because they're charging you high grade prices for garbage
Plastic crap
BMW plastics are never considered high quality
Especially in the engine...