With an SUV. I got to go with something with a little style, comfort, and class. So Lexus all the way. They give you all three. Then they throw in reliability and you feel like a baller. Can't lose.
@@jayc774 As a consumer, I recommend you buy a new one, not used one, in order to avoid possible headaches down the road. My rule of thumb is save money from other things but buying a new car and then ride it for 9+ years.
I have a 1998 CR-V that has a small lift with off road tires and a manual transmission. The thing is an absolute beast. Has handled all the off-road stuff I’ve thrown at it, and I still daily it to work. Love that car so freaking much and I still get around 25-30 MPG. Very underrated car!
My 2000 Toyota 4Runner is amazing. Still looks new and rides so good. Every time I have the oil changed I leave the dealer with notes on my receipt to contact them if I want to sell. No way!!!
I finally sold my '05 Tundra to the first guy that showed up.....on a 15 below zero day...with his pregnant wife. I guess he really wanted the truck. I was sympathetic. Had them inside and gave him a better price. Karma came around i guess and i ended up with a low mile GX470 that I love even more than the Tundra. Didnt think that was possible....😀
@@IdealMediaChannel no I'd go with the normal version. I currently have a 2007 Toyota RAV4 and I love it. Just had a huge snow storm here in PA and it's been fun to drive
Is Scotty the former mechanic always waiving his arms and telling you that a Nissan Altima is garbage because of some piston ring issue that might crop up after 250K miles? 🤣
I just picked up a GX470 with 260k for $10k. The current market is not kind, but it’s been well maintained and it’s in very good condition so I expect to get at least another 100k out of her.
My dad has a 2007 Honda CRV and it has over 200,000 miles on it, that thing still turns on like it was the first time and it drives really good, my dad got a new Rav4 but he still uses the crv to work.
I still drive my '98 CRV to work and to run errands so I've only been putting 7500-8000 miles on her the last five years or so...in six months I'll hit the 300K mile mark. I drove it off the dealership lot just over 24 years ago and I'm still amazed by the crazy reliability of the first gen V's. Six months ago I finally had to replace the original starter and I'm still rolling with the original fuel pump and alternator although I DID replace the brushes on the alternator around seven years ago. If you maintain a first gen V, and that includes adjusting the valve clearance every 40k miles), the engines are almost bullet-proof. Mine still purrs like a kitten.
I have a ‘98 as well! And you’re right, they’re bullet proof. The first gen, RD1 CRV’s are amazing. The B20 motor is super reliable as well, as long as you do normal maintenance. I’m the third owner on mine and you can tell the previous owners loved and maintained the car, the interior and exterior are in fantastic condition. You don’t see many first gens on the road anymore though, everyone trades up and gets younger.
I've got a '99 CRV 5 speed that I bought new from the dealer in 2001. I drive 50 miles to work in it everyday. I've driven it across the country numerous times and taken it to redline more times than I can count. It's my baby and I don't think I would be the person I am today without it.
Dude…yours looks CLEAN (if that’s it in your thumbnail picture) I love the street look to it. I have a ‘98 5 speed, on a small lift/wheels with a luggage rack. I daily mine to work as well, and it’s such a beast! It’s super capable off road. And the B20 to redline is pretty fun..has a great purr to it too.
GX470, it'll last 400k and unlike most of the rest. Engine simplicity is king in long-term reliability. That said they're mostly north of $12,000 in 2022 and have well over 100k miles. If you find a unicorn it costs $25,000-$30,000+
Just drive a GX470 once! Got mine under 10K in Pa. with 140000 on it as a beater to save miles on my truck. I barely drive my truck now, the GX is that nice!
All but the paint / clear coat quality & the leather durability, my wife's 2004 GX470 still keeps her going. Very torquey V8 engine! I can't believe 2 SUV's from GM made your list though.
Fairly honest review. We can never dismiss this 99% truth: "When you buy a used car, ur also buying the headaches that it gave the previous owner!" The prices they are mentioning here, are the fluke and bottom prices of such used cars that have all the problems u can imagine that's why the owner is trying to get rid of it. The used decent ones have prices pretty close to brand news. (2) options u can ponder: 1. Just get a reasonable brand new car within ur budget, IMPORTANT: get the longer warranty if you plan to keep the car. Then, worrying about any breakdown & unscheduled expenses will take the backseat of ur mind at least for the next 5-6 yrs. Cars nowadays have improved much with technology that as long as you comply with scheduled maintenance, the vehicle will always serve it's purpose. 2. In case u really have to buy a used one, it's best to get it from people u really know (not a friend's friend), in which u have a very good idea of this person and how the vehicle was used. Don't be immediately hooked with a brand name or the outside looks. Take it to a mechanic without the seller and get an objective check points of the engine/transmission first, then all the other components & luxury items if any. *** Remember, getting a car is a major step in life especially first timers. So be wise & smart and get advice from reliable experienced people. If u don't have any back-up support system, chances are ur going to get duped 100%. I had a neighbor before who hastily brought a nice shiny sports car. Ended up being a driveway ornament and have not seen it move for years and I saw the face of the owner also aged fast and caught him kicking the car a few times. There is a by chance silver lining & jackpot used car buys that is exactly how our lady host is describing BUT that comes very far few in-between in real life. Thanks for the tips on the video. It's nice to know which brands some people have at least had positive experiences with. That's a good start when you really really have to buy a used car from zero idea & info.
The RX350 is a Lexus version of the Highlander. My daughter got a used one 8 years old. 3 years later with 135,000m it runs beautifully and is easy to maintain. I think it will easily cover twice its current mileage.
@@brettheyer2421 All right and they have different numbers of cup holders, but this article is about reliability which is largely determined by the power train, so quit acting the fool.
I have a 2010 Highlander with 211k on it an it runs like a frigging top. Just maintenances costs, and no repair other than mi or part replacement. Most solid vehicle I have ever owned.
I love my 2007 Highlander with 176,576 miles, but sadly the best mileage I'm getting now is 16 mpg's and occasionally only 14 mpg's! I'm the original owner and it has new tires and brakes, so on to another hunting season!
@@agookchild Thanks Nick, I'll check this one out and I've watched a number of Scotty Kilmer's videos and he's a character for sure! In the last tank, I did get nearly 19 mpg. (18.42 so it's better now)! Thanks for your comment!
I own an 02 CR-V that a lady brought used in 2011 over in Cairns, Aus. She used it to cross Alice Springs all the way to Victoria and sold it in Launceston, Tas. I brought it from a guy in the south for $1500 @ 420,000kms on the odo. After a full suspension rebuild, lift kit and some very minor mechanical work (valve lash adjustment, throttle body hose replacement & fluid changes) I'm expecting it to last a pretty long time and for less than $4000 it should prove to be a good travel bus for my kids haha!
Omg 😆 I enjoyed the whole video thank you ☺️ plus it’s nice to see a beautiful woman educating us on something that men usually do…. A breath of fresh air you are, and very knowledgeable about all of the vehicles and then some that you talked about. I am totally subscribing and definitely two thumbs up! 👍
Just bought a 2004 ml500 for 3k. Spent $1 on an o-ring to fix a ps leak. Came with an extra set of wheels. 7 seater loaded. Very happy with my tow/camping vehicle. Didn't have to pay $6k toyota tax
Been looking for the right one myself. I should have bought an 05 ml350 that only had 113k on it. It went for $2600 and was clean but I was trying for another car that day. Supposedly that 350 is good but 06+ is bad. I'd just rather have the ml500 if I'm going to get crappy milage anyway. Like a 1 or 2 mpg difference. I have a 99 S500 and really enjoy that engine. M119 is a beast
I'm really pleased to see Honda and GM collaborate together on new EV technology. That being said, I'm not surprised to see that the CR-V and Tahoe being mentioned first.
I put a down payment on a 2013 CRV today, then started second guessing myself, because it has fairly high mileage. I've been looking up reviews, etc... and this made me feel better about my choice.
@@lunachick7549 I own a 2013 CRV and it had 41,000 miles on it when I bought it. It now has 158,000 miles and still runs great! They say the most reliable CRV's are the 2011-2015! Just keep up on the maintenance and you're golden! I love mine so much its staying in the family and going to my kid!
It is an underrated compact suv. I have a '02 cr-v ex with only 154k miles on it. Still runs great with no issues. All I do is preventive maintenance and don't even baby it. Bought it from my dad and will pass it on to my oldest kid when he starts driving in a few years.That's 3 generation of ownership 👍 It's amazing to see lots of 1st & 2nd gen cr-vs still on the road. What a great vehicle!
I have a 2006 GX470 and it’s the best vehicle I have ever owned and I have had a lot. 130,000 miles on it and it drives perfectly, like new, it does burn a lot of gas and is my only complaint.
I’ve had the Toyota Highlander xle 2016 for 16 months now, the only thing I bought was 2 leather seat 💺 covers to protect my seats in the front, i buy gas ⛽️ & drive it, that’s it no problems, I luv my truck & so do my friends 😁😁😁
This is a good video. However, one of the things I've noticed over past years is that most Americans would take looks over reliability when it comes to buying any vehicle.
Same chasis and engine for the 1kz 185TE as the Lexus/prado so there you have it. I owe one and they have a flaw on hot countries,the thermostat goes pretty crazy and eats your gasket so look for it. Radiators are not great as some other Toyotas and my turbocharger is gone.I still love it though. The country I live is the real deal testing for any car and brand, it's crazy
@@markcrawford1982 Yup, I loved my 98' and it was running great when i sold it a year ago. I had it for ten years and almost sold it for what I bought it for. I now have a GX470 because the same year 4runner was the same price or more.
I'm the original owner of my 2000 V10 Ford Excursion. Parts are cheap and available anywhere, the mechanicals are simple and conventional, it's simple to work on and you will hardly know when any of the SUVs on this list, even the Tahoe, disappear underneath. Something to be said for occupant safety so you can be around to enjoy all 500,000 miles of your SUVs life.
My wife has a 14' CRV and it's certainly been reliable. We stick to the maintenance schedule and haven't had any reliability issues. That in mind, it has a CVT trans and they notoriously act up. They won't fail you but can cause a "stutter" at 20-30mph or so. We've had it looked into at our Honda dealer and basically they said there's no way to fix it, it wound strand you anywhere or decrease the cars reliability, but it's just annoying and you just sorta have to live with it. Additionally, I have an 06' GX470. I love it, but bear in mind it's a 14 year old car. Rust is present but nothing structural. My airbags lasted to 160k miles and I swapped out to springs which was an easy weekend project. Also note the diff fluids need to be changed every 30k miles or so, the driveshafts should be lubed every oil change. Also, the exhaust manifolds have the catalytic converters on them, so every 6-10 years they like to crack. I changed each side for a total of $1.1k and it took an entire weekend of hard, strenous work. It was not fun at all and my knuckles were bleeding. Last, The front brakes tend to bind for some reason. I first changed mine 3y ago, then they bound up again 1y ago. Lexus fixed it for the GX460 by making the rotors thicker and adding more metal for heat dispersion. Conveniently the early 460 rotors and calipers fit on the GX470, so for $700 or so you can upgrade at the time of swapping. You're going to see that kind of maintenance on any old car. My GX has never left me stranded, it always starts (excepts when the alternator blew out, $200 fix), and its the most comfortable vehicle for the money to get you through armageddon.
Question guys! I need to buy a used SUV for the snow. Gets brutal! I really love the way the Infiniti FX looks. What are your thoughts? Actually reliable or no? If not, what SUV would be a beast and reliable?
Great list. Of course how one maintains their vehicle is the primary determinant on how long a vehicle will last. I agree with your list ( actually didn’t know the infiniti was that good) But I would add The RAV4 , 4-Runner , Pilot and MDX. 😎
I live deep and high up in the mountains, and Honda Pilots suck up here. Don’t get me wrong if you are on a paved road driving through snow it does fine, but the minute you try to go on the easier trails with it it shows that it sucks.
My ex's Buick encore was a P.O.S. Purchased brand new, Replaced transmission at 120k. Catastrophic engine failure at 180k. And it was all highway miles. I did say my ex's car soooo not my problem anymore 😁🤣😂. Best part is, I told her not to buy it but she insisted 🤷♂️
I think the first gen Infiniti FX35 is one of the most gorgeous crossover/SUVs ever. I still want one but have been concerned about Nissans transmission issues with the CVT. Still I want one in Laser Red with the caramel interior (wasn’t a factory combo though🙁)
I know your comment is a couple years old, but I've been looking at the fx myself...they don't have cvt.... They don't appear to have transmission issues, despite being made by Nissan.
i'm shocked that the Buick encore is on this list. I've owned one for about six years and I've had so many problems within the last three of those years with overheating, fan failure, battery issues, and hood lock issues. my most recent vehicle is a 2015 Lexus GX 460 and I am absolutely enamored!
Loved this video! I would like to see a video on the Jeep that was behind you. That’s the one I really want along with the Lexus Gx 470 which is irreplaceable in my opinion.
Oh there’s no comparison to the Lexus Gx 470, I love that truck. However, a comparison and reliability of the Jeep that you own in comparison to the other Jeep models would be great. I really like the Jeep you have, but that would stop me from owning the Lexus. Lol Thanks.❤️
The Tahoe with the 5.3 has dod management problems. You're looking at 3k to correct that problem. The highlander is far from a beast or large. The Buick is a piece so you should be able to get the owner to pay you to drive it away.
2007 CRV 236k miles. Looks decent havent really seen in person. Should i get it? Or is the mileage a little too high? Or is it barely even breaking in?
No love for Toyota 4runners? I had a 3rd gen with 312k on it and still running strong and traded it for a 4th gen with only 206k on it, barely broken in, LOL If the next guy gives it a little love that 3rd gen will easily make 500k with only timing belts for major maintenance. Only reason I traded is the suspension was worn out and I'm too old to work on my own stuff .
I own a 2003 chevy tahoe and a suburban. My tahoe has 158000 miles on it and I've had virtually nothing go wrong with it. We've replaced the power steering pump and water pump on the tahoe and water pump on the suburban.
Owned an FX and sold it for GX 460. The GX is far more capable off road. Also have a Cayenne. They have been known to go miles and miles as well. Lots of examples out there with +150 k miles. Just requires more up keep.
The guy who burned his GT63 is actually an interesting story. He bought it new from MB in Russia, and had over 5 visits for a check engine light that was never truly fixed under warranty, and in Russia I guess there is no lemon buyback law and despite having millions of followers, MB didn’t give a f*** about the terrible PR they were getting because the guy was publicly shaming them. Instead they disabled comments on IG and politely told him to basically go f*** himself. And since he’s pretty rich he decided to send a message and light the car on fire as an ultimate F*** You to the brand.
2010-2014 were decent years for the Tahoe- my family bought a Tahoe in 2010 and had it till 2018 with no issues. And they bought a 2019 Tahoe which it ended breaking down about half a year or so later
Love the channel. It's been great in helping me figure out which cars to look out for. One of the cars in this vid is an Infiniti FX. But which FX? Are all FX models that reliable or only certain models? Thanks
I got rear ended in a newer compact car and that thing collapsed like an accordion, so now I’m looking for an suv but didn’t know much about reliability and whatnot. Thank you for this video!
