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It’s a 5,823 pound coupe with a hatchback and huge, expensive brakes to slow its Herculean weight with a top speed of..130. Why anyone would take a 60K fatty over a 45K Mustang GT (w Gen4 Coyote that weighs 2,000 pounds less) is beyond comprehension.
I just bought a 2004 camry le 2.4. 117k miles 1 owner for $4300. I hope it lasts a long time. Do these camry's have any known issues that I should look out for?
@@ditiprel4 2004 is the year I have lol 275,000 miles original engine and transmission - drove it today - started right up… Mine needs a new radiator and I’ve put front and rear struts in it. At this point a 2004 is 20 years old… so you’ll have to watch out for age related problems. Which is basically anything lol Just keep the maintenance up and drive it nice and easy. Should be fine for a while. Oh, one common problem is the exhaust flex pipe breaking… causes a loud exhaust sound. I need to fix mine actually lol
@@MJ100k yea I have an 04 es330, which is the brother to this camry. Flex pipe I had fixed 2 years ago. I have heard of head bolt issues and also oil burning issues on this camry engine, but I am pretty sure oil burning is more the 2007-2009.
@@ditiprel4 That’s correct - the later year Camrys 2.4s had low compression piston rings. But our Camrys may burn some oil now too, just due to old age. Just keep your eye on the oil level. I’ve begun changing my oil only every 2,500 miles and changing the oil and filter every 5,000 miles. High mileage Mobile one full synthetic oil with an OEM filter.
I have a 2013 SEL with the V6 that I bought brand new. It just turned 236,000 miles today. I am at the point where I need to make a decision. The AWD transfer case (?) is leaking and needs to be replaced (quoted $2600) and she needs new tires (would be the third set - only buy OEMs) at $1500. The suspension is getting a bit rugged and I don't know how much it might be to tighten everything up. Otherwise I love this vehicle and would keep her forever but my daughter hates the car, says the AC smells. Priced a "new" 2024 at $38K and it still has that truck-like ride. Had a few coil issues, and the driver door lock recall, but no major problems. Sell or keep? What's your advice? I saw many 2013's listed FSBO with high mileage. Maybe buy a replacement?
@@rukiddnhon Did you have to replace any coil packs or the water pump yet ? If not… at your miles - those repairs will need to be done eventually - and they are expensive. With all the other things wrong - I would go ahead and trade in that Edge now. So you can dodge those issues. But I wouldn’t get a new 2024 Edge. I’d get a 2018 (or older) Edge. 2018 is the last year they put the 3.5 liter engine in the Edge. I don’t want the new eco boost turbo engine. You can find a great 2018 for around 20-23 thousand. I would get one without the pano / glass roof. Here’s and example of one - you don’t have to get this one lol It’s 20,000$ with 41k miles and the 3.5 liter engine. I’d take this all day over a new eco boost for 40,000$ lol www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d923&zip=90210#listing=387056502/NONE/DEFAULT
@@rukiddnhon Also - When buying a used car make sure to check the car fax and have a mobile mechanic check it out before you buy it. I show you how to check the car fax for free in this video below 👇 How to buy the BEST used Ford Edge. Shop Smart ! Save Time and MONEY ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5OUcDzMhlkk.html
I replaced the 10 yr old coolant elbows on mine with aftermarket aluminum and not even a yr later they failed around the o ring so went to dealership and got the original plastic ones and redid again no issues probably for another 10 yrs or cars end of life
@@rejeanpinette6570 Interesting 🤔 Can you report back if the OEM elbows fail again? Maybe the surface the o-ring is contacting has some damage, or scratch on it. But - Yes the o ring itself, can be a source of failure.. All o-rings are not created equal. Some have different temperature tolerances or material quality. … However, I have seen the plastic elbow itself crack as well. Now, from what you said - if it were my car.. I’d buy the aftermarket elbows and the OEM elbows.. And then use the OEM o-rings on the aluminum elbows lol 😎
Great tip Question: I’m looking at two Honda accord. 1) 2009 coupe with 128k miles for $7800 / OBO 2) 2017 accord Sport with 98k miles “ rebuilt title “ for $9500 / OBO Which one would be a Best Buy and since it’s OBO what price to negotiate to Thanks in advance
My friend- This is not enough automotive nerd research to make a decision. Once you do the research the decision will be easier for you to make. Personally in general - I would prefer the 4 cylinder 09 accord to the 09 v 6 accord. IDK what powertrain is in the 2017 accord you’re looking at. IDK why the 2017 accord was rebuilt. I general I try to avoid vehicles with rebuilt titles. So there’s a big red flag right there. -- Also, I would recommend looking at the car fax for each vehicle and think about some of the pointers I talked about out in this video. How many owners does the vehicle have? Is there a history of maintenance? Is there odometer fraud ? Has the title switched states or countries (ie Canada) Sometime people switch states or countries to “title wash”. Ie major problems may not be reported when cars switch states/countries 2- if a car makes it through the first step.. and you still want to buy it. I would have a look at it in person, take a long test drive … If you still like it… have a mechanic go look at it. It doesn’t have to be perfect… but avoid major problems … signs of major accidents.. major engine or transmission issues… major leaks etc. Once you do these things you can decide which car is best for you. Cars cost a lot of money… and there are terrible people out there waiting to rip off unsuspecting people. They sold a ton of Accords.. You’ll be able to find a good one I’m sure. So do your due diligence 💯
As far as price… After you call a mobile mechanic to come look at the car… 99% of the time, he will find something that needs to be repaired. As long as it’s not something huge like a bad transmission etc.. You can use whatever is wrong as leverage to lower the offer… In general you can usually get 2 or 300$ off the price they were asking for. But you have to make a firm and serious offer. If they want 9500$ and you say I’ll give you 9200 or 9300$ Stand on it and politely walk out if they don’t take it. They’ll probably call you while you’re driving away to take your offer lol
@@MJ100k thank you for your insight I was looking at a Hyundai genesis heavily modified, and when you said stay away from those I scratched it real quick from my note and I check the carfax as well. It only have 48k miles.
@@user-up4qj6cr6t You’re welcome - Yeah if you wanna modify something… YOU modify it from stock. Many people don’t modify things properly or they do modify it properly and the they drive the car super hard… Then I get to buy it after they dogged it out? I’ll PASS lol
“NONE” is the best year since that engine has to be pulled out to change a bad water pump. Serious engineering failure. It appears they can go for a long time, but it’s not if, it’s when. Thanks for the info though, they are nice otherwise.
Thanks for your comment. The water pump job is difficult - however, my research is showing that the engine does not need to be removed from the vehicle to complete the repair. It has to be dropped down a few inches to access the crankshaft pulley bolt. But the entire engine does not need to be removed. Here are several videos showing the repair below. Some people in the comments were able to complete the repair themselves. But yes, it is a difficult repair. 💯 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XBHUwRKDa1s.htmlsi=QBRMG2FLUaYqROzq ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WljAArYbif0.htmlsi=Ys0J93Ub--KbDc-z ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AmuA12a6QJI.htmlsi=aT582DjK3aKPv7H2
@@MJ100k I really like the Edge, but that darn water pump and timing chain keeps me from buying used. Too bad they couldn’t have found another way to get the room to fit the 3.5 L.
I have a 2013 Edge SEL AWD V6 3.5ltr. and it's awesome! A solid, quiet ride, good handling and all around great vehicle. Dislikes are the sync system and I have had to replace the front struts three times! Fuel mileage isn't the best, but that wasn't a factor for me. I definitely have the water pump checked often and do all the scheduled maintenance.
Hmm.. you can try to make them yourself. But you’ll have to be careful because these pieces aren’t very strong. If you’re talking about the very top piece… you can just try to screw it down from the top… no one is gonna see those screws at the top…make sure to predrill the holes.
It is my understanding that - the same 3900 engine was used in years 2009-2011. If you are looking at buying one- try and see if the maintenance was done on it ie regular oil changes etc. Try and check the carfax service history. Also, check for major accidents Screen the previous owner(s). Have a mechanic look at the car before you buy it to check for major issues. I show you how to do these things in the following videos 👇 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uADJ-f39pvE.htmlsi=IHLBC-4JN3CWlPrL ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Sj8huPKjt-U.htmlsi=8lgEMaJ332_vmaQL
The guest compared the first electrics (this time around, with Telsa) compared to the Hydrogen's.... its not the same at all, it is possible for the owner to plug in their cars, granted it would take 3 days to charge, but it is (or would be) somewhat useable if not inconvenient... but with Hydrogen and no stations, its truely a paperweight. Hydrogen might be a decent solution if a home unit could be made to separate water (using electric)... but at the moment its not viable for consumers.
For me, the best is the 1992 Accord, then the 2006 Accord, then the 2011 Accord. For me, the prettiest, the 1992, then 2006-2007, then 2018. For me, the most reliable, the 2006, then the 1992, then the 2011. Greetings for Chile
I got an opportunity to buy an 2017 ES 350 with only 38k miles on it. It's a Lexus Certified Pre-owned and drives like a cream puff. Maintenance has all been at the dealership! I'm getting more excited about it the more I research it.
What do you make of the diesels? I'm looking to buy a 2015/16 facelifted 4th gen, but here in Europe (Ireland specifically) the only ones available are a 1.6L diesel. I can't seem to find any reviews on their reliability and longevity, so some advice would be much appreciated 👍
@@pilot8602 Wow - I didn’t even know they made a diesel ! Lol We don’t have that engine in the US. anyways.. I did some automotive nerd research on the engine and discovered the following: According to Wikipedia- That year crv uses a Honda N16a Earthdreams 1.6 liter diesel engine. It uses a turbo, DPF (diesel particulate filter, stop start and EGR. Looks like the 1.6 liter has a common problem with the fuel injectors: www.vehiclehistory.com/questions/what-are-the-honda-cr-v-1-6-diesel-engine-problems-105564 www.civinfo.com/threads/civic-1-6-i-dtec-injector-failure.413314/ Diesel fuel injectors operate at a much higher pressure than gasoline fuel injectors. Those injectors are more complicated and cost a lot more to replace. Also turbos and Diesel DPFs cost a lot to replace as well. It may be a bad sign that there are many diesel versions of this vehicle that you can find to buy and you cannot find the gasoline version. Looks like the market is trying to tell us something here lol 🤔 🤔 If I were you, I wouldn’t get it. Seems like an expensive proposition. Why deal with all that if you don’t have to… If you have no other option… You definitely want to have a Diesel mechanic inspect the vehicle BEFORE you buy it. Make sure he has a scan tool that can communicate with this vehicle. He may be able to perform some fuel injector test with the scan tool. And - also check some of the functions of the other diesel emissions systems. Hope that helps 👍
Couple years ago the base model mazda 3 had no a/c. In fact the compressor and piping was all there, but the base model had a different dash that covered the spot where the a/c controls would be! Cheaper to just put one in all cars than to make different production lines. At that point might as well just include it in every trim levels
@@famicomnintendo Hmmm perhaps you are correct 🤔 But… it may not have been cheaper if they would have had to put in that new ac refrigerant R1234yf… that stuff is expensive ! But yeah, if I were CEO I probably would have just included AC in everything 🤷♂️
@@MJ100k can't say if they filled it up or not but everything seems to be there you just don't get to turn it on. BMW did something similar with heated seats, most customers check the box in the options list, so they just put it on every car, they would charge a subscription fee to those who later want to have it unlocked.
This car as a used car will be 5k and in decent condition, now to get a decent used Toyota corolla its 15k. This car is still safer than moped or motorcycle or ebike
@@MJ100k The point is that even this car is safer than other modes of transport. Now with people in low budgets are gonna forced into motorcycle/ebike market.
@@MJ100k used cars are more expensive than ever before due to small budget cars like this being discontinued. Remember all used cars were new at some point.
@@thencarolinaman1934 Sure - thats 3rd gen… But - how’s the carfax looking ? Accidents? Did the previous owner take care of the maintenance? How’s the pre purchase inspection looking ? Gotta watch out for excessive rust underneath. Also make sure the ac works… If all that checks out - go for it 🛠️💯
@@user-hs8hi7fs4x Interesting question 🤔 When I just tried to look up information on this-- It looks like it’s possible… But, very expensive. The safety of these systems seem questionable. You need high pressure tanks and a lot of space. It seems like it’s similar to asking - could I put a ferris wheel in my backyard? I mean yeah, you Could… if you had enough money… but is it worth the hassle? There are articles online that talk about home refueling systems, but they are old articles… so I’m not sure if they bothered to move forward with making them.
@@MJ100k I agree and I've spoken to people about buying used 5k 8k some don't have the money and others refuse to buy used out right. I always tell them take the car to a mechanic before buying.
Most all BMW 2 series, 3 series, and M2 sold in the USA are made in SAN LUIS POTOSI PLANT in Mexico where they pay workers $2-3 dollars an hour. So you can only imagine the quality when people are being paid so little. All BMW SUVs are made in Spartenburg South Carolina where they pay $15-20 dollars an hour to the workers building them. All the North American plants are non-union while all the European factories are ALL union. There is nothing luxurious about all the faux leather, faux wood, faux carbon fiber, and cheap plastic trim in modern BMW. 77% of BMWs are 2 year leases. After that, they try to sell them as CPO. But many just end up being dumped on the used market where after just 2 years they have lost nearly 50% of their value. Nobody wants to own one out of warranty. The AWFUL RESALE VALUE should tell you everything you need to know.
This is the strangest announcement... Mitsubishi Thiland made an announcement in June that the Mirage production was going to be a continuing strategic asset for the foreseeable future... And now this 2 months later.... I think I found the reasoning. Mirage had rumors about a year ago they wanted to end production... But then the sales increased by 50 or so percent... I feel because people are broke and started seeing value in a sub 20k automobile versus 40 to 80 grand automobiles. So Mitsubishi changed their minds... And thus that press release saying production was going to continue. But... Dodge who has a rebodied Mirage in Mexico and possibly other regions decided to change manufacturers and use another car for their Attitude this year in 2025... So now Mitsubishi doesn't think it's profitable to continue production.
I've only had my 21 for about 5 months and it's a hoot to drive... Granted it's a 5 speed which no longer exists (cvts only available). Incredibly easy to work on ... And strangly I kinda like it.. got the rear seats folded down and use it sort of like a short van... You can cram a lot of stuff back there strangly enough.... But I can see why people would not be happy with it. I'll be back to watch the vid when it's available!
@MJ100k A & E DO NOT STAND FOR ANYTHING. They are VOWELS. In other words, you can't pronounce cr_v_ without the vowels. A & E are there for their SOUND. Think Egyptian's hieroglyphics.
@MJ100k Right. 4Runners makes sense if you don't think about it. Like, I had a 2006 4Runners until last week, and half of the time, I tried to figure out why the Toyota designer named it 4Runners, not LoneRunner or 4Wheels. Btw, look for this 2006 4Runner (82000 miles) beauty with VIN#......1976. I was the original owner until a week ago. The car never failed me during the past 18 years. I hope it will continue to serve the next owner.
So I have two ford edge now. I have kept lots and lots of used car , all brands. Nothing impressed me more than the 2010 ford edge, bought 154000 miles now after driving another 20000 miles and no issues. I went out bought another 2011 ford edge with 130 k miles. So, I have done regular maintenance all fluid changes, coolant, transmission, engine. Drives like new. So here is my 50 cents, older model ford edge is the most under appreciated suv ever. This thing is better than a Toyota better than a honda. I am not lying, it is. Why edges fail, because people don't do simple maintenance and keep running till they end. So go out look for a ford edge from people who care about their cars, edge will never disappoint. Thanks for making this video, your research is spot on.
