I work at a Toyota factory. we Kaizen our processes every day. If we can find something wrong, we fix it... make it better... They actually listen to us a plant employees and that's what I like about working for them...
That's great to hear. I was worried only toyotas made in japan took that method. If the manufacturers in the states also take great care in their work we can rest easy
@@IceManLikeGervin There's also ways around that. I put in a Sony XAV-XA100 stereo in my 2004 Camry LE V6 for less than $300. It has Android Auto and Apple Carplay, there's no need to get rid of an entire car (especially a reliable one) just to upgrade technology.
Owned a Tacoma with the rotting frame issue that had 140k on it. Took it in and they installed a new frame and gave me a loaner free of charge. Drove it for a year and traded it in on a new Tundra and will never forget how well Toyota stood behind its product. Family owns 3 Toyotas and a Lexus now.
Haha, Toyota denied it and ignored this for years. I know people that had to deal with the frame rotting out from under their truck when Toyota kept denying and ignoring it. It took years of lawsuits before they were forced to do the right thing. Tacoma frames were garbage and it wasn't just a tacomas. The problem persisted for decades with tacomas, tundra's and the SUVs. It just so happens that Tacoma's were the ones that had the most issues
@ damn, defensive aren't we? I was just pointing out a fact. Toyota was notorious for frame rust, not just surface rust but trucks actually rusting in half and beds rusting out of trucks and SUVs. It didn't just happen in one model or in one model year it happened over several years and several models, I guess you could chalk that up to kaizen too😁. I know people that personally had to deal with this issue at the dealership before Toyota was forced to do something about it. So yeah other vehicles rust out but Toyota actually had a class action lawsuit that made them take care of it, is there one for GMC also that I don't know about? The issue went on for years and up until recently was still in court for other rust problems on their frames like suspension components as well. There were a lot of people that had to deal with this problem and pay for it out of pocket or scrap their vehicle. One of my coworkers had the bed completely rust out of his truck only a few years in and he kept going to the dealer over and over and they put Band-Aid fixes on it and told him everything was okay for years. He did end up benefiting from the lawsuit later, but it was after dealing with it for years. His POS frame was so far gone they just gave him a prorated amount towards a new one. I'm just pointing out facts don't get so bent out of shape. I couldn't care less what you buy
@ projection much? Hey Ricky...uhm, I mean Rock. Talk about triggered! You accuse me of what you are doing, and for what? Just because I stated the truth? And the entire time you haven't even touched my argument. You're too busy insulting me...Boy! It's understandable, since you can't dispute what I said. I can't wait to hear your next insult
That's yet another thing that takes Toyota apart from honda that declined ANY assistance when a manual made in Japan(!) transmission let go before it reached 37,000 mi but exceeded 36,000. Fuck honda - next day I was driving a 4Runner that I still have, drive, and love 17 years/230,000 later.
For me it was the opposite, it wasnt until I owned a vw that I understood what reliability actually means and how it important it is. Before that I thought it wasn't gonna matter that much.
@@reenachauriya4931 just to clarify, do you mean that the VW was more reliable than the Toyota? or that you only realized the importance of reliability after owning a VW?
@@pt93music the latter obviously, i never understood what reliability is till i owned an unreliable car, I had a honda before that and it was alright, no real complains then I bought a vw.
@@reenachauriya4931 lol fair enough. That’s what I thought you meant. I mean yeah, you don’t realize the importance until you own something different. My family and I went the opposite of you. Dad bought American (Mostly GM, but some Ford and 1 Chrysler) and it wasn’t until he bought a Toyota Matrix (it was the same as a Pontiac Vibe) we never looked back.
I purchased NEW back in 2010 a "Top-OF - The - LINE " Toyota Prius Model 5, the most expensive, and best equipped version, and I added every option available to that car. After only 11 years it finally broke down, and refused to start while parked in my driveway. The Hybrid System warning light was on, and I eventually had it towed to the local Toyota Sales emporium. The Invertor had died, and two months later I got the Prius back, repaired and operable. It was at 102,000 miles, so Toyota covered the repair under the original warranty, let me have a loaner car, and it cost me nothing. So I concur, that Toyota's are as good as new cars get.
@@thetalkingboard If you go to a Ford plant you’ll not see everyone driving a Ford either though and even they get a discount. Remember those commercials that you can buy a Ford even at an employee discount? 🤣
No no no no no... They don't make significant changes because Toyota is greedy and the old timer will complain whenever they change something, good or bad, all turn to shit.
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True. 4Runner expensive as it is has held up for over 200,000 miles
@@talisikid1618 You have to pay attention to oil and leaks, be proactive on replacing certain parts - especially coolant systems, and you really need a vehicle specific code scanner for new vehicles. 99 percent of the public is better with "boring" Toyota. The EVs promise to be as trouble free as a microwave oven.
I owned a Toyota avalon for 20 years. Never let me down any moment during its life. It's like my horse, my pet. I total lost it in a very bad car accident. Was not my fault, lucky got out safe and no injury. Really a miracle and that avalon saved my life. Insurance still paid me 4500 for a 20 years old avalon. It's really a good car and hold value. I miss it!!! Now driving a Camry le
I was interested in getting an avalon but all i hear was oh i had an accident in it i know this they last but they are rougher suspension and camrys are smoother have an 02 but needs sus and converter looked at a million cars narrowed down three til i keep hearing this about avalon
I do realize that Toyota is slightly behind other brands however I also notice that I have much less problems than everyone around me. My first car was a 2003 Corolla. I drove it to 288k miles. Sold it to a friend who still drives it today. Sure it had problems along the way but nothing major and never left me stranded. That's when I realized I will be a Toyota owner for life. My current Toyota is a 2013 with 170k miles and still going strong. Other than basic maintenance I have had zero major issues and zero breakdowns.
@@samadkhalil what I mean by behind is while other brands are quick to put the latest unproven tech Toyota would rather wait till its perfected before implementing. This philosophy has proven successful.
We've had 9 different Toyotas so far in our family and so far none have ever given us any major problems! They are super reliable and dependable...just take care of them and they will take care of you!
In my opinion if you build a bulletproof drivetrain you’ve got my money for life. Toyota is killing everyone because they make everything better over time.
@@afcgeo882 average for reliability?? My experience would differ from that dramatically, although they are average or lower for performance. Nothing exciting about them. My current car is an 09 Camry with the oil burning engine. I bought it with 95k on it in Jan 2020. I've put 120k on it in a year and a half and nothing has broken except the inside trunk release, which I use about 40 times a day. Fortunately for me, the engine was either fixed early or just doesn't burn much oil as it currently burns less than a quart every 3k miles and it has 215k on it. I've heard of them burning a quart every fill up.
My wife bought a rav4 11 years ago. It has never missed a beat and she gets treated like royalty at the local Toyota garage. I drive an expensive mercedes and get terrible service which also is extremely expensive. My next car will be a Lexus.
I worked for GM at the dealership level. When I retired I bought a Highlander and a Corolla. Because Toyota is going to give me the least amount of problems.
@@mctransportation9831 Vanilla in the sense that they are plain looking cars but stout as hell. I've owned a 96 Corolla 365k zero issues; Currently own a 92 Camry 200k zero issues. These cars were over engineered and it shows. My 92 Camry has better AC than my 2017 Camry. Toyotas are the most reliable automobiles along with the sportier Hondas. You can't go wrong with either.
@@jellyroll5247 Toyota does things differently than, say BMW, not that I don't like BMW, but the majority of us aren't super focused on car maintenance, Toyota fits the bill for most of us.
I'm 61! Retired Toyota/Lexus tech! ,,,, Own a a Lexus GS 300 MK2 ,year 2001, 21yrs old,normal services!!! Never even replaced a bulb!!!!! 4 tyres,oil ,air and fuel filters,t belt,pads and discs,that's it!!!! Totally reliable!!!!
I was in Automotive Sales for many years. I spoke to the mechanics all the time. From their and my experience, I rate the top 5 today: 1. Lexus 2. Toyota 3. Honda 4. Mazda 5. Acura
Honda has definitely slipped in quality in the recent years and isn't quite the same company it used to be. Your list is also really just 3 manufacturers because Lexus and Acura are just Toyota and Honda's luxury brands.
@@derakbell8143 yes Mazda and Toyota big collaboration - Mazda quality lot improved and very close to Toyota. In my opinion Last 5-7 years Honda dropped their quality.
@@alessandroserrao9422 No automaker is to blame for the Takata scandal, the Takata scandal is Takata's fault! Also, Honda learned their lesson by joining the design team with Autoliv for their newest airbag. Also, just like with Toyota parts, that engine was problematic because it's too new. However, newer versions of the turbo engines will be less likely to have dilution because of small improvements and a recently introduced oil type called GF6. Honda's quality has dropped, but it has a possibility of making a comeback.
He tells it like it is in the one thing he didn’t say in this video is that all car manufacturers have more problems now than I’ve ever had before and there’s really not much they can do about it until the transformation to electric is complete. Due to tightening emissions regulations and fuel mileage requirements the manufacturers just have to implement more circuits modules and partsTo try to make these things meet an ever tightening EPA pollution regulation,And also get better fuel economy and let’s not forget they have to crash test better as well and they want to reduce weight all these things together you just end up with more things to go wrong.
Kaizen is a long running truth. One of my dearly departed best friends was a serious Toyota guy. He had a used late 70's Toyota pickup. He drove it till around 750k miles. Then since it was beyond worth and expense to fix. So, he found again, a good used 80's mid to late truck. He bought it with 78k miles. He had it about 6 months and it blew its head gasket. He wasn't really upset he took to our local dealer and after they determined it was the head gasket. He asked what was the cost to repair it. They said they'd get back to him. The Northern CA. Rep called him the next day to tell him they would be fixing it for free and as long as he drove it if it blew again they would fix it free of charge. He told him it was a design flaw and they would support him even though it was used and 6 to 8 yrs old. He also said if he decided to sell it to inform the buyer they were covered as well. Bill kept it and became a lunch friend whenever the Rep was in town.
I hit 300,000 miles on my 2014 Corolla two days ago. It is the S Plus trim with the 1.8L engine and six-speed manual transmission. Wish I could post a picture of my odometer. Bottom line, the answer is yes, Toyota still makes reliable cars.
@@inshallah4280 I needed a new transmission at 215,000 miles. So, the clutch was replaced then. Transmission fluids were topped whenever my Toyota dealer suggested it. I do not remember the intervals. I traded the car March 6, 2022 with just under 311,000 miles as it started to leak oil unfortunately. I now have a 2022 Camry Hybrid SE Nightshade. One year anniversary tomorrow! I just hit 31,000 miles on it. Hoping to have this car for ten years as I don't drive nearly as much as I used to.
@@christophergonzalez7147 thanks for the response. I’ve read that they like an oil change around 60-70k, and being that I’m at around 73k, I’ll do that soon. Just curious, how much did you pay for the new trans and was it a 6mt or did u go cvt?
@@inshallah4280 I did my oil changes at 10k mile intervals. Transmission fluid was topped off when needed during my oil changes. I may have had a full transmission fluid flush once but I do not remember. Have to look back through my Carfax records. I paid $2,100 for the transmission. But it was not new and it was not through a Toyota dealer. The Toyota dealer in my town charges $175 an hour for labor and the shop that replaced the transmission charged less than $100 an hour. If I would've had Toyota replace the transmission, I imagine it would've been close or over $4,000.
That is a textbook statement AMD. Well said. Vehicle owners are ultimately accountable for staying on top of their vehicle's service and maintenance. Take care of your Toyota and it will take care of you.
@@afcgeo882 damn you seem to throw hate in people's comment :) Then justify your point with dead ass unreliable stuff like BMW, Cadillac, Ford, etc. Give the accurate and honest supports for you points pls
Honestly even though they had issues they improved a lot and they produce really good cars let’s trust them because really just like a father said to his son once “ their is nothing more sad than seeing a grown man cry in front of a Chevy dealership “
2011 Camry owner. Never been in the shop for anything except for routine maintenance. Best of all, it still runs like a scalded dog…and man that little 4 cylinder will fly.
My father is car mechanic, he owns a Toyota (hilux) and he also told me to get a Toyota (I got yaris) for my own. They are indeed basic BUT really reliable cars! I would buy a Toyota in a heartbeat. Thank you for making this video @The Car Care Nut . I hope you can feature the new 2022 Rav 4 hybrid soon! Keep it up!
finally, someone called the automotive journalists out :D Seriously, they will only praise a car if it is fun to drive. And by fun they mean taking 1 corner slightly faster than usual in your suv, or station wagon car. 99 Precent of the journey you are riding around crappy roads or just sitting in traffic. Every car these days is fitted with some sport tuned suspension so it pleases those journalists, but they dont live with those cars. They have them for like 2 hours. I am never listening to journalists again. Like as you said in the video, if you want a sports car you get one. Not try to make daily drivers into something they are not.
Against the advise of many, I bought my 2018 4runner SR5 4x4 from a rental company (Avis). It was about 1.5 years old and had 29k miles. I enrolled in Avis's rent to buy program where you rent if for 3 days at a discount and then decide if you want to purchase it. It was still part of the active rental fleet so it had not been reconditioned. It had a few scratches, especially on the rear bumper where renters have banged it while stowing luggage or whatever into the rear. I had no idea how it was maintained or how it was driven as a rental, but I knew within the first 5 minutes of driving it that I wanted it. I did check underneath to see if it had been taken off road and beaten up but there were no scratches or dings in the skid plates or undercarriage. I decided to buy it, it was about 3k less that what carmax was asking for the same vehicle with the same mileage and it came with a one year warranty. I've had it for almost 2 years now and put about 22k miles on it. I love it! Zero issues and still runs like new. I recently retired and wanted a vehicle that would take me places off the beaten path, I'm not a hard core off-roader but my 4runner has taken me places that very few vehicles could. I plan on keeping it for for as long as I live.
You probably will too. I had a 4runner, and it was my dream car. Got it up to 140k miles and it was still driving like brand new with no problems. Recently traded it in for a Sequoia. That car will treat the next owner really really well.
I had a Dodge as my first car in the 90s. After 4 yrs, transmission broke. Bought a used Camry, ran for 190K after it got rear-ended and totaled. Now, I have 2010 Highlander, 2011 Camry, 2014 Rav4.
This guy knows what he's talking about. I love my toyota and yes toyota should keep on making reliable cars eventhough they're not as exciting to drive. As long as my car is reliable, fuel efficient, ac blows cold, comfortable to drive in, quiet cabin and good safety features i don't mind if it's boring to drive and that's exactly why i love toyotas. If i want something exciting to drive i can probably get a beemer or a mini.
I’ve had 4 Toyota’s and believe in the reliability of all. My latest is 2018 SE Camry bought new and yes I believe-in maintenance as a aircraft maintenance tech for 47 years.
Holy cow AMD. You are such a pro. As a former Toyota employee.Kaizen was emblazoned with us. Endless training. Everything you said is dead on. Thanks for everything you share with us.
I just did an oil change in my 2005 Highlander 😉easiest oil change I have ever done, love the drain for the filter, never saw a feature like this on any other vehicle
@@John-100 the first one I did I was bringing it to the Toyota dealer before , but they never changed the oil drain plug gasket ever ! I don’t trust them anymore
I recently purchased a 2002 Sienna with 270,000 miles. Details are sketchy on its past history. There is a sticker inside the hood that the timing belt was changed at 100,000 miles. Nothing after that. So I had the timing belt and all associated parts changed recently. The mechanic stated everything looked perfectly good to him. He did do the total replacement, for $700 parts and labor. This vehicle runs runs and drives like it could go another 270,000+ miles. Thank you Toyota! And CarCareNut!
As Jim Collins once said: Greatness is not the absence of difficulty but the ability to come back even stronger and faster. This explains Toyota/Lexus in a nutshell. The only car manufacturer to date that does not do: "Planned obsolescence"
Thanks for your wisdom AMD!! I had a 1998 Sienna (gave to needy family at 300 000k m), 2004 Sienna (traded it in at 200 000 km), 2009 Matrix (sold it at 300 000 km), 2009 Camry SE (got daughter through University 400 000 km and still going). Owned a couple of Venzas 2009/2011 and am currently planning on driving our 2015 Rav4 to at least 300 000 km before considering selling it. Toyota's are amazing!!! I do oil changes every 5000 km. No motor problems on any of my vehicles.
I bought a 2021 Tundra. The Toyota car care package is odd. They won’t change my oil till 10,000 miles. I argued with the service manager about it. He said I was wasting my money. I drove off the lot with 9 miles on it. I personally changed the oil myself with a Toyota filter and 0w20 Mobil 1 oil @ 4500 miles. This is my truck. My 98 4Runner has 250k on it. She runs like a top. Oil changes are very important. It’s not that the oil “goes bad”. The oil gathers all the carbon and waste the engine puts off. You have to get rid of it. Thank you AMD and Mrs. AMD for your content.
We bought our first Toyota 3 years ago. We bought it used, it's a 2015 Highlander Limited with the 3.5. We bought it with 30k on it and we've only now turned 50k. It's basically just my wifes commuter car but we love it. Very comfortable and I specifically sought out the V6 as I've read many good things about the 2GR-FE so far as reliability. I take it to Toyota every 5-7k for an oil change/check up and everything is still running and looking like new even though we live in NE Wisconsin. We were always Subaru owners(6) but this car has swayed us to Toyota in the future I think....Great content!
That’s what I like about Toyota. They’re always improving what they currently have rather than offering an entirely new family of engines every other year. When they do offer a new engine, they carry over a lot of key components from the predecessor and they test the Hell out of it. This is especially true for the transmission designs. Honda is another manufacturer, they tend to move in the same direction as Toyota.
The only thing to make a toyota fun to drive is a manual transmission. Even my slow ass 96 corolla, that 5 speed makes it so much fun. Going through the gears, even though im going slow, i still have a blast
I would love a manual modern Toyota too, but because so few people in the USA know how to drive stick that will probably never happen. Even the new supra, a car aimed at car enthusiasts, doesn't have a manual as an option. Its a miracle that the Toyota 86 and the Miata even have a manual option.
@@agrisimfarming it is a miracle. But i prefer the older, more simple cars and trucks. 90s and older. I dont need technology. I dont need back up cameras and safety featers. I need something i can work on myself. Pay it outright. No loans. 1 payment and done. No debt. Saves money
Kevin Coon... I own a 2010 Toyota Camry with the 2.5L four cylinder with the 6 speed manual transmission. It's fun to drive and it's out of this world great on gas!!! Over 218,000 miles on it and it runs smooth like a clock. It doesn't burn one drop of oil. I change my oil every 5,000 miles. 0W-20 Castrol Edge.
I just bought my first Toyota an I plan on taking care of of my Tacoma for a long long time…I’m loving it so much! The last truck I had was an 06 Chevy an I kept that one for 16 years so I’m planning on keeping this Toyota for even longer!
@@michaelbuerhaus8409 I’m very ocd about maintenance schedules an I’m hard on my truck but with proper care an maintenance I hope all will be great with the Tacoma! I did my homework before I bought it.
I wholeheartedly agree. Maintenance on any vehicle is everything, and while some vehicles will be more reliable than others, Toyotas are up there, when it comes to reliability. I own a 2011 Prius with 400,000 miles on it; never had an issue, always maintained well.
Hondas are very reliable too. can't go wrong with them. of course a company manufacturing millions of cars all around the world will have some lemons which is true for even Toyota
If you go by solely reliability, than yes you could make that argument BUT Honda has almost as good reliability + better driving dynamics. So in my opinion Honda are better balanced vehicles (high reliability and fun to drive).
@@cyrano661 I agree.Id put Toyota and Honda 1 and 2 as far as reliability.Naturally Honda’s reliability will decrease a little because they’ve already embraced turbos.They do different things well though like transmissions.Best manuals in the world are Honda’s.Automatic I’d give to Toyota
@@odanksta1108 I personally feel that with turbos you are gonna be looking at more and higher repair costs when they get some age/mileage on them. I'm sticking with regularly aspirated ICE's...don't want hybrids either...call me old school, but that's my thinking. Drive a 2017 ES 350 that runs/drives like a dream!!!
I’m with you… recalls aren’t a bad thing.. they are fixing their issues. And yes i’d rather have an overbuilt under powered unit, then a over worked 2.3liter powerhouse..
On the other hand…the reason the rav 4 hybrid is so successful is because it has a nice big 2.5 litre engine. It leaves it’s Mazda and Honda andHyundai competitors for dead with their 2 litre or smaller turbo charged units. They are surely going to fail long before the Rav.
@@paultrewin5871 ,yup,the Honda Civic turbo has the 1.5 litre engine.Fortunately,buyers still can get the 2 litre natural aspirated HP with the 2 base model trims. Sadly,most buyers allow themselves talked into the turbo engine.
My 2020 Rav went through multiple recalls and warranty fixes over the past 2 years of my ownership. I agreed that I would rather have recalls and easy experience for warranty fixes vs having to fight dealership/manufactures for fixes like many other brands.
This video is pure facts. I own a 2017 Corolla LE. Before I bought it, I watched videos from journalists who said “it’s boring, buy the civic because it is more sporty” and “it’s loud and doesn’t handle well”. Guess what? It’s an economy car. I’ve now owned it for several months, and I’m very happy with it. The engine noise is fine and while the rear suspension not being independent reduces handling, it’s absolutely acceptable for an economy/commuter car. Also, for a base model it has many features I would not expect it to have. I bought it with 29,000 miles on it, I feel with 5,000 mile oil changes and proper maintenance I will get it well beyond 100,000 miles.
So true, I had a 1996 Camry that lasted 300,000 miles, it was my parents, then my brother, & I got it with 167,000 miles, at 300k I gave it to my neighbor & he’s still driving it. I bought a 2009 Camry with a manual transmission & one of my favorite cars it had a 170k before it was totaled, but reliability was always there, & of course basic maintenance, I have now a 2010 Corolla just rolling into 100k & hopefully will see 300k also. Great video!
@@Baker.Matthew lol. They do. Tesla is not any less safe than most cars on the road. You just hear their troubles in the news more than others because theyre teslas.
For years I laughed at people who bought Toyotas because they seem so stuffy, and basic. Over the years I grew to notice that was a blessing more then a curse. This last year I after the transmission died in my money pit Chrysler, I bought a Toyota. So far I am very impressed even if it's not got the bells and whistles. There's less things to break! That little 3.3 v6 is a little monster to boot. I bought a Highlander and that thing just goes and looks nice. I enjoy the fact that it's rather plain given the rate of failure of these more "modern" cars. I am naturally a conservative person. In many ways it's just conservatism applied to a vehicle.
Welcome aboard. My story is nearly identical. Having several GM & Fords, I've learned. Horrible, expensive repairs with those but virtually none with any of the 3 Toyotas. I've had 3 Hondas over the years and I'm convinced that while good, Toyota is better. Beyond satisfied with my current 2019 Camry SE. True value and an incredible car to drive. My 2011 Camry passed to my son with nearly 160K miles, running perfectly.
Same story here. Since i came off high school i bought VW,BMW, but mostly VW. Horrible experiences. The dad of my friend allways bought Toyota and never had real heavy issues. This year i bought a new Toyota Hybrid and said farewell to the VAG moneypit (dont even get me started on BMW). Yes, its maybe a bit minder finished inside, yes u dont have the ultra latest technology. But still he is packed with alot of safety features, dab, etc... atleast im not every few months in th garage with another problem, broken part, etc... i still like VW looks, but the reliability is gone from the old days.
Their design teams have definitely stepped up their game in the last few years though. Their car lineup looks more modern and sporty now but still kind of simple to appeal to a wider audience.
I am a recently retired sales rep and can certainly testify to the reliability and excellent resale value of Toyota Trucks, SUVs and cars. I sold my first 4-runner with 238,000 miles the second one at 299,000 and the last one had 278,000. I currently own a Tacoma TRD Sport and a Highlander. I have owned a Corolla, Celica, two Tacoma’s a Supra, three 4-runners and a Highlander and other than a rust patch on the frame of the 1999 Tacoma with 238,000 miles, they have all been great vehicles.
I had a 2003 avalon and lasted for 10 years without a problem. Then had a scion 2006 manual transmission and lasted more than 250 thousand miles, and is still running like new, My wife has a rav4 and a 2015 avalon running over 100 thousand miles and they are still running like new. Now I will be getting a used prius prime and let's see how that does. I was going to get hyndai Ioniq plug in but change my mind after watching this video. I put in 30k miles a year.
Should be fine still.I have three in my garage.I have a 2005 sc430 that’s got over 700,000 miles and still runs perfectly.2010 FJ cruiser with over 400,000 still runs perfectly fine.2019 corolla with 100,000 miles with the cvt.Curious to see what happens with that though
@@jhonsonmojica9061 Any idea if it’s the same cvt?Mines a hatchback and they were having a bunch of recalls on them during that time.Im super vigilant though and change the cvt fluid every 40,000 miles
Had a 2008 Avalon touring addition. That was a great car. Handled superb motor fairly peppy and a very comfortable car to drive. Wished I still had it.
Had 2007 Avalon, very comfortable ride. Now have 2019 Highlander, very comfortable front seats. I can drive 11 hours in 1 day, and I'm still comfortable.
Very informative and well articulated. Watching your videos had helped me make a very good decision when upgrading from a 2004 Honda Pilot to a 2019 Toyota Sienna. Long story short, your videos and information has been very on point. I was talking to a coworker about the information you have provided and he ignored it and purchased a newer Tundra...and it had the exact issues you discussed in previous videos. Keep doing what you’re doing. 👌👏
first car was a 1979 corolla and i haven't owned anything but toyota...several tundras and highlanders and they are extremely reliable and safe. I believe in them so much I sold them for a few years too.
1997 4 runner still going strong with close to 300,000 miles on it!! Looks great still too! Also driving a 2004 corolla and love it so much! Never any problems!!! Great gas mileage!! And still pretty :)
I really agree with the journalists comment. I miss the old school luxury feel. My old LS400 was super comfy and only built for comfort. A lot of newer luxury cars are trying to juggle sport with comfort and it detracts from the feel of comfort.
Man great video!!!!, You really solidify my desire to get a 2022 Camry V6 XSE, I always knew Toyota is one of the most reliable car brands out there next to Honda, and I absolutely agree on the statement "take care of your car and it will take care of you", it holds true not just for Toyotas but any car brand period!!!.
You gotta love this man. Kaizen, baby! Yes, toyota stands behinds its products. Yes, toyota may be boring but reliable. Yes, the maintenance is now 10K miles for oil change or what have you. But, if you get daily bumper to bumper traffic like in SF Bay Area freeways - you'd better change your oil every 5K. Oil change is the second cheapest maintenance in my book and the first is use the top tier gasoline!
I really appreciate your no nonsense approach to car advise, reviews and tips. Thank you for keeping your contact practical and honest. Love the channel.
My first truck was an 87 toyota pickup. Got me thru high school and college and a few years after that. Sold it to a friend of mine and he still daily drives it. For the reputation the older 22re had that one has been a tough one. Had 280k on the clock when I sold it in 97. No telling what it has now on the original engine
I bought my parent's 2018 Highlander limited for their 40th anniversary ...I could of bought a lot other cars with that money ( it was alot of money to pay.)but I choose toyota for their reliability and I feel safer knowing my 58 years old parent's are on the road driving a toyota.
Love your videos, thank you for what you do. My husband is an automotive technician as well and y’all don’t get enough credit for what y’all do. Thank you
63 year old Toyota fan boy here. After 5 Tacoma trucks (1980, 1984, 2007, 2010, 2017) and 5 RAV4 (2000, 2003, 2008, 2017, 2021), our family is all about reliable vehicles. There’s no fancy status in our vehicles. They start every time and that’s working for us. Buy what works for you and your budget, needs, game, status situation, cool factor, ego, and finally colour preference. All the Best!! Peace Be The Journey!
@@sawdust466 Compared to other brands in the past, I will concede that Toyota was ahead as far as reliability was concerned. But despite their Kaizen philosophy, it has rested on its laurels for a little too long. Today some other brands offer better products, as reliable as Toyotas, and are a better value for money overall. But, hey, you're certainly free to settle for less and paying more for it.
And yes there are 7 Toyota cars and trucks in my extended family.I had an FJ40 for 38 years and that car newer let me stranded due to an reliability issue.Of course I made all the maintenance work on time as the manual states.Thanks to this the car lasted all those years perfectly
I've owned Toyota's since the 90's. My very fist car was a 1990 Toyota Tercel with the 5 Speed Manual. Bought it used and I've been a Toyota loyalists since then. All I drive is Toyota's and that's all I desire to drive. Toyota "Lets Go Places"
Toyota does care. They just (March 2021) replaced the dashboard and door panels on my 2008 Lexus LS460 because of stickiness. I would be amazed if an American car company did this.
It’s true, never heard that term “Kaizen” until my wife start working at DENSO and she was sent to all these course around the country and even Japan 🇯🇵
I bought my first Toyota used … a 2006 Tacoma .. i beat that thing to a bloody stump for 12 years and it NEVER let me down. EVER! .. till i took it to be inspected and come to find the frame was rotted out.. Toyota paid for it IN FULL. Free loaner car for about 4 months. When i got it back it was like new (almost) …. Perfect time to trade in … i got $12500 on trade-in and bought a 2019 Tundra 1794. Omg, i love it!! I wouldn’t drive any other .. it’s been awesome so far. 👍
Toyota owner since the mid-90s here. Never understood my parents’ obsession with GM. I remember a succession of cars they only kept for a couple of years before something major would go south and not be worth fixing. Even before I was old enough to drive, I knew I didn’t want a GM car. My first car was a Corolla.
That’s funny, I can remember my Dad saying (back in the 60’s) “A man needs a good Chevrolet" ……good luck with that. I followed his advice….ALL JUNK 73 Vega, 78 Monza, A stupid Corsica and my good ole Astro Van…..ALL JUNK, oh also the 75 Monte Carlo (3 starters, 3 water pumps, power sterling pump) just to mention a few issues…..my wife said NO MORE…..we’re getting a Honda or a Toyota……END OF OUR PROBLEMS
my folks first car was an 80 volare. when we tried to enter the henry hudson parkway in manhattan, it would always stall. on an entry ramp. how could you produce a car like that? that is why the japanese have moved in. i cant believe people buy the big three crap? 07 camry 144k miles
@@subaruamazon - LOL- my college boyfriend had a Volare held together by a rainbow of putty. Would stall out at stops, of course always at a left arrow light. I was once stuck in a very bad ‘hood. Luckily, some locals helped me.
@@mindfullymellow2323 No you dont understand. we were accelerating to 50 to 60 mph with cars coming down a three lane highway and it stalled when it was first warmed up. dangerous. toyota and hondas are great. everything in the dust.
I just got the 2021 Highlander. I have noticed the headlights are scratched up already. I also still have a 2007 Tundra that's been awesome. Other than the secondary air pump. I just wish they would do better on the headlights for the yellowing and scratches. But yeah. Great reliable vehicles.
There is a preventive product that you can use on your plastic headlights that blocks the UV rays. Look up Scotty Kilmer's video on headlights. It is worth a vue.
amd, you are a good man.i know i had said it before in your previous videos, but i can’t help but try to do what i can to encourage you to keep doing what you do. a lot of people would bash their workplace, their own employers, and never be happy. you are an individual who gives a lot of positivity into this world.👍👍👍
Actually it’s meeting EPA regulations because if they want to sell them in the United States they have to be efficient and clean first,Or they won’t be sold here you won’t have to worry about how reliable they are if you can’t get one.
What a stupid motto. A hammer is more reliable than a nail gun but guess what, the nail gun is faster and more efficient and pays for itself in spades in time saved. Reliability is great, but everything is a balance. Hanging your entire business model on one thing is fuckin stupid.
2012 Rav4, 178,000 miles never a problem. Tires, brakes, belt, plugs, o2 sensors, oil, battery and air cleaners. Service use and started up eight times a day, 100 miles a day. Never a trip for Toyota service, never broken down.
Currently I own two Toyotas, a 2019 RAV4 LE and a Toyota Camry 2004, which has 246,000 miles on it with no major problems ever. Air condition still works great, power, windows, and door locks. No issues, Basic maintenance, changing the oil, radiator flush, transmission, fluid, changed, new tires, and new batteries is all I have ever spent on this car and the upholstery is immaculate. Prior to these vehicles are owned by 1967 Toyota corona and drove it 200,000 miles. The next car was a Toyota Corolla which I drove 176,000 miles and sold it to my brother. The next two cars was a 1984 Toyota Cressida and then a 1989 Toyota Cressida. The two Cressida‘s did give me some problems of overheating but overall they were good cars I have owned one American made car which was a 1997 Pontiac Bonneville. I’m sorry I ever bought that car cost me a fortune and I sold it to my mother-in-law for one dollar.😅
Thank you for your time, and love your videos as always a honest review, thanks to you I have made me become much better at keeping my car maintained, new oil and oil filters, new air filter so my engine can breath fresh clean air ( better gas mileage folks ) and the number one reason to buy a Toyota is reliability, currently own 2013 Rav 4, and been so reliable for last 5 years since owning and bought used, it’s my everyday work car, pulls my windsurfing trailers all over the place , in the spring time I use it to pull a 8ft water filler roller around the fields and it’s also my office, if I lived near you then your be my maintenance go to guy 😀😀😀😀😀
I completely agree with this guy! Don't cut corner on maintenance actually applies to every cars. Customers these days are mostly didn't even take a good care of their cars which is really annoying.. The only thing I really wish is the newer Toyotas interior quality is back to the early 2000s and give us those beige cream interior and focus on its comfort. Not these sporty wannabe cars.
I have a Celica gt 2001, still running well ! Even in our rough canadian winters! And furthermore no rust and original paint. Toyota = reliability and quality. Have agreat day AMD
When you said Canadian winters and no rust in the same sentence is when I knew you were full of shit lol but hey, maybe you're right and you just keep the damn thing in a garage all winter...
This man is a Gift.... We noticed our vehicle problems went away when we got rid of our Ford's, GM & Mopar vehicles. We've owned Toyotas since 2000, and never looked back, we have 4 now. It's been a game changer not having vehicle issues.
I'm an independent salesman and work from home. Not much travel or driving but it is stressful trying to close deals. When my stress level is unbearable, I hop into my 2009 Highlander and go shopping......on the other side of town. Just sitting back driving, listening to music in a car I know isn't going to break down is my way to unwind.
Usually recalls are a safety thing! Bravo Toyota for not abandoning your customers. Great video, Amd! Thanks…Jim PS……..God bless you and your family!!!
Thanks for the assessment. If I recall correctly (having written articles on CQI [Continuous Quality Improvement] and TQM [Total Quality Management]), the Kaizen concept has roots in the series of lectures that W. Edward Deming gave, in Japan, in the 1950s. (In other words, contemporary Kaizen has its roots in American thought.) Unfortunately for us, the Big Three and other heavy manufacturing industries in the U.S. were profoundly uninterested, even hostile, toward Deming's work, so he took his ideas (and methodology) to a rebuilding post-WWII Japan, where they were well-received. (There was a time, in the 1950s and 1960s, where Japanese electronics, such as transistor radios, were commonly referred to as "Japanese Junk." As Japanese firms began to embrace Kaizen, as a concept and as a method, the perception of imported Japanese goods profoundly changed in the 1970s). Kazien-speak, in the U.S, became popular in the 1980s (from such entities as Ford, and in projects such as GM's Saturn, but the reality of actually implementing the methods, and sticking to them, long-term, did not. In retrospect, these campaigns were a PR-based "Quality Theater, signifying nothing substantive. The decline of American industries has far less to do with cheaper, out-source competition and more to do with profoundly declining product quality (particularly with GM and Ford, over the last twenty years. Chrysler no longer exists as a U.S.-based entity, given the unholy manufacturing alliance of Fiat, Chrysler and Peugeot). It's my understanding that recently, for the first time, Toyota overtook GM as the leading brand, in terms of sales, in the U.S. Perhaps that is the voice that speaks loudest to Toyota. Let's hope they will not forget what corporate cultural qualities made this possible.
You are spot on about Deming and his huge contributions to kaizen. Toyota was the company that took his ideas (combined with their own) and ran with them. TBP & JKK are still to this day a central part of the Toyota thinking way.
Totally agree with your comment around 8 mins. I owned a 1989 V8 110 Land Rover... In 20 years of ownership she never failed to get me to my destination under her own steam. I changes Engine oil every year or 5k miles, Drivetrain fluids every 2 years along with plugs and filters. Grease points done every 6 months. I have always maintained my vehicles ( myself) at alot closer frequencies than the manufacturer recommend I also drive a BMW - It has the E87 engine -renowned for timing chain issues. I spoke with a senior BMW engineer ( at a trade show) just after I got the car. He said ignore the recommended service intervals and change the oil and filter at 10k miles or annually at the very least. Well, 11 years later not a hint of chain rattle
