I always thought my neighbor was a big Jeep fan as I mostly saw them in his driveway. One day talking to him he told me he was a mechanic and he got them dirt cheap from owners who had spent a fortune on them for repairs and just wanted to unload them. He would repair them and drive them for a while and then offload them. When his daughter went off to college he bought her a Toyota.
@@SUB-EntertainmentI bought a 2015 Toyota Venza last year with 100K miles. I wasn’t worried about the mileage because it’s essentially a “poor man’s Lexus RX.”
@@frazergeno4557just for your information I have had 6 Toyota's so far, this time I got my self a Kona because Toyota doesn't make good E.V. next one will be a Toyota no doubt !!!
I have a 2020 Toyota Corolla, all I replaced was the tires, and I went ahead and had the serpentine belt replaced, runs great for a non turbo 4 cylinder car.
Cheapest to maintain car within 10 year period : Compact SUVS: 1. Toyota RAV 4 Cheapest. 2. Honda HRV & CRV second cheapest. 3. Jeep Compass, - worst Ford escape & equinox - worst Midsize SUVS: 1. Toyota highlaner: cheapest. 2. Toyota forerunner & sienna 3. Honda Pilot. 4 jeep grand Cherokee 5. Dodge Durango 6. Ford explorer
I am surprised that you didn't mention the European cars!!!!! A Master Tech. at a major MB dealership said : " Too much engineering, too much money , too many failures..." 😢😢😢
@CarHelpCorner. I own a Highlander hybrid 2023. As my second car, I am looking for a automatic 6 speed sedan (not CVT, their humdrum is really annoying), not luxury price tag. So usual suspects are Subaru, Toyota, Honda, Mazda..In your opinion, which is the best automatic non CVT sedan? What would you recommend?
My 2016 Lexus RX 350 has been a real gem! Just fluid / filter changes, brake pads, tires & a battery. Still like brand new. NO surprises so far. But hey, it's merely a dressed up Toyota...
Actually, Lexus is far more than a dressed up Toyota. Because it's not only about more qualitative materials, luxury etc. It is about a better drivetrain, Aluminum usage in the lower arms, panels etc., about the better tuning (ECU including), giving a better handling, far more better soundproofing, sound systems, comfort, design etc. So it's not the badge you're paying for... Thus there is no surprise that Lexus as a brand is #1 in reliability (while Toyota is #2) and it's #3 in low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for 15 years, while Toyota is #1.
Excellent choice. Lower used price will still being a Toyota. I had an 05 Corolla for 14 years (totaled) which has the same running gear, different body. 330k miles when totaled, still ran like new.
I've owned my 2008 Toyota 4Runner SR5 RWD for over 15.5 years, and with normal dealer servicing I have had no problems at all. Everything still works and looks like new (and I get 20.1 mpg in the city). I think I might get another 15 years out of my favorite vehicle.
Excellent video, Shari, and it brings up important points that Consumer Reports seldom mention. For example, the BMW X5 (starting at 9:52 in your video) is rated #1 in that category by CR. Their ratings are based on many factors, including buyer satisfaction, reliability, and other parameters. So it's rated high in reliability, but they don't mention that 4 new tires can cost over $1,500 if you want the same type it had new. Same with the Porsche Cayan. An attractive vehicle with high marks on CR, but pricey to maintain. CR isn't dishonest in that regard, but they don't give the full picture. "Gee, I'll buy a BMW because it's more reliable and, therefore, will cost less in the long run." Oops.
It's funny that CR also ranked the Mini brand pretty high on their list (#6), as Shari pointed out a week or two ago. And yet, Toyota ranks #9? For every Toyota model that competes with Mini, the Totyota ranks higher. So how does Mini rate higher as a manufacturer overall? Someone at CR isn't holding the calculator right.
@@richardjenkins4182False. Check again, CR is placing Toyota at #2, after Lexus and Mini was put at #3 (small bs, next year Mini will be out). In the #9 they placed Bring My Wallet (previously #3, next year will be probably out). You might have confused it with some segment rankings, even though there will always be a Toyota at least in the top 3.
Worst minivan - Chrysler Pacifica Best minivan - Toyota Sienna Regular cars midsize 1. Toyota Camry- most reliable as well 2. Honda Accord 3. Dodge Charger - worst Chrysler 300 Compact cars/hatchback: : 1. Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius hybrid 2. Honda Civic 3. Chevy Trad, Kia Rio Trucks 1. Toyota Tacoma & Tundra 2. Ram 1500 - worst Land Rover, Range Rover, BMW X5 & X7, Porsche Cheyenne, Luxury car: 1. Lexus NX & RX, Lexus 350 & 300H - cheapest 2. Tesla model S, Y, 3 ( lowest); battery & drive motor under warranty. 2.
Right on! Toyota makes the best cars and SUVs that last a long time. My decision is a simple one: why bother with other makes that only give you more anguish! Thank you for sharing your experience with your viewers.
Consumer Reports seems to have Mini and BMW ranked way too high for reliability. It might be from not looking at vehicles with 200 thousand miles, too short so it is before they start to fall apart.
Fortunately for Stelantis they don't make any compact cars so they are spared for this one. Got a good laugh out of that! Toyota is king when it comes to reliability and with the hybrids this "trend" will continue. It was a surprise but I was glad to see Tesla's forecast.
i has a brand new 2017 nissan suv qashqai within couple years of ownership spent over 10k for major repaired!, nissan piece of trash, never buy a nissan again period 😢
My 2015 Chevy Sonic has been a pain in the butt. Major coolant leak, evap system leak, purge valve went out, and the transmission has been getting finicky.
Too bad the new Chevy Trax is on the list. GM buyers can't catch a break. At least when you break down everybody will know where you are and where you have been thanks to on-star tracking your every move.
So true. They recently announced a GM supplier discount available at my job. I didn’t even log onto the site to find out the discount amount. I’m in the market and have it narrowed down to a Mazda or a Toyota.
Great video 👏👏 I agree with all these ratings especially low reliability of the Stellantis and Ford vehicles. Toyota dominated all of the segments and it only gets better when they age especially past 10 years. Toyota Corolla and Toyota Camry are the pinnacle of perfect vehicles. I am surprised Mazdas didn’t make the list but Honda made it. Hmmm 🤔
I'm now having second thoughts about buying the Buick Envista, which is basically the same vehicle as the Chevy Trax. Disappointed to see the Trax on the "bad list"!
Buick has always been known for its reliability. Chevy, not so much. Despite the shared engine, the Buick Envista and Chevy Trax still are two different cars structurally.
I've got a 2024 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE that takes 0w-08 oil and the dealership are the only ones who carry it. They want $29 a quart! And $23 at whole sale price. $120 for 5 quarts of oil is absolutely absurd! But I don't want to spoil my warranty by using 0w-16 that was used on the exact same motor just a couple years ago and goes for $42 for 5 quarts. It's all about the EPA sticker being abke to say up to 41 MPG on the highway. I personally don't trust these water like oils.
8:15 is that based on Trax models up to 2023? What about the 2024-2025 models since they have new designs? And how many miles does those graphs estimate that cars were driven each year? I should note that the Trax requires less money in that graph than most of the rest of the Chevies. Only a few require less. Doesn't bode well for Chevy, but still.
For leasing to be worth it, the value of the car shouldn't depreciate that much. Why are you suggesting that people lease when they would pay more and have nothing at the end of the lease?
My 2007 Honda Pilot requires timing belt changes every 7 years. Other than that, just the normal oil changes. At 72,000 miles, the front brakes are getting close to needing replacement. I have a tow package and pull a utility trailer to haul all sorts of stuff. Great in the snow. Love my car!
If you buy any car based on this one factor and no other considerations, you'll end up with the wrong car for you. Find a more thorough review that doesn't wave the Toyota flag to excess.
Agreed, but as the title shows, this video is intended to specifically address ongoing costs. There are other factors: comfort, availability to buy, esthetics, handling, crashworthiness, and more. To me, the Rav4 has a decidedly unattractive front end. It has unnecessary slots and cavities that interrupt the flow. The Porsche and LandRover products look better to me, but I'd never buy one of those. Others may find the RAV4 is their top pick for esthetics.
When it comes to new, I will always ever only buy Toyotas except for heavy duty pickups, in which category Toyota doesn't have one, so I buy Ford. I did buy a Chevy Bolt, but it was a lease return, low mileage, and for much less than half the price of new.
4/28/24 - I truly appreciate your Thorough investigative reporting Your channel gives me a broad knowledge To shop buy own a reliable vehicle Thank you
RAV4 has a bumpy ride quality, ford escape definitely feels better while driving. But if you look at the data and reliability. Rav wins. I can’t decide now. Wonder what is the stat for the forester??
I agree. The Ford Escape is a better driving vehicle, but definitely not as reliable as the RAV4. But, I also heard that the Escape Hybrid is actually decent when it comes to reliability.
You don’t get it, we buy Range Rover and BMWs to get in and network at the elite social club otherwise known as dealership waiting room. No other luxury brands can keep so many wealthy people in a room for so long; the networking alone is worth a few hundred of thousands a year
I have the honor of being the first person using a Toyota Camry as a cab ...at least in New York State if not in the entire country...2006 Toyota... Camry...it was a great decision
I own a 2020 Honda CR-V, and I'm glad my vehicle is on the good list. For the most part, Honda vehicles(as well as Toyota) tend to be simple and straightforward when it comes to maintenance, so I'm not surprised that Honda is on the affordable list when it comes to maintenance.
Depends a lot on where you live in terms of parts and labour. My Mazda 2 turbo diesel in Thailand is 8 yrs old and has all servicing done by the Mazda garage, coz the local garages are garbage. Total cost for 6 monthly servicing plus 4 tyres, 1 pr break pads, i pr shock end-stops and 2 batteries, $2275, ie $234/yr. Year 8 servicing was $239.
So here’s my take. This, from a car enthusiast of 50 plus years who has studied and researched all things automotive well past Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 hours. I love your reviews Shari but you do have a strong bias which prevents you from providing positive reviews on other brands. We are all objective and bias in some way as psychology has proven that objectivity is unattainable. A good number of drivers just simply abuse their cars and never follow the manufacturer recommendations for maintenance. We owned a 2008 Hyundai Sonata for 11 years with no issues whatsoever and the same goes for our son’s 12 year old Kia Optima. I drove a 2019 RAV-4 to 180,000 km’s with two recalls and four days in the shop. I now drive a new 2023 Ford Escape. Similar to a previous comment in this thread, I find it to be a much better ride. I have so far driven it 48,000 km’s with zero issues. All this to say, do your research, talk to current owners, talk to your mechanic and buy something you like. At the end of the day, it’s car design which draws us to a certain brand. Safety, gas mileage and the rest follow.
I understand the bias issue. The thing is, I feel a sense of responsibility when I make recommendations to consumers. Like all brands, Toyota's are certainly not perfect, but the data tends to lean in their favour more so than others. They also seem to tolerate neglect better than most others, which works well for most average owners who just don't have time to tend to a more delicate, sensitive vehicle.
Interesting comparison. The Kia Sportage is definitely not as reliable as the RAV4, but at the highest trims the price different between them is huge. The RAV4 Hybrid limited is about $44k while the Kia Sportage SX Prestige is under $39k. That's a $5k difference. Since the Sportage has a better ride, more premium feel and better feature, that means the maintenance for a Sportage needs to be more than $5k MORE than a RAV4 over 10 years in order to be considered a lower value car. I'd like to see this comparison made as it seems to me the Kia is just a better value now. But I'd rather an expert go through the numbers to show me where I'm wrong.
You are forgetting resale value. After 10 years, the RAV4 will still be worth $15k. The Sportage maybe half that. Value is based on the net cost of ownership from start to end, which is why the RAV4 wins.
I have been considering getting a new Mazda 3 with a 6-speed manual. I was disappointed to see that Mazda did not even make your list of most reliable cars. I thought I saw a video by you that said you have a Mazda 3 and would highly recommend it. The Corolla is not as exciting as the Mazda, but I hate to give up reliabilty for excitement.
I see your point, however, the Corolla forces you to get a CVT transmission. The Mazda, the automatic is a standard 6-speed automatic, not a CVT. The fuel economy suffers a little when it's not a CVT, but I don't trust CVT.
Tesla batteries typically last around 20 years or 300,000 to 500,000 miles. Battery prices have dropped significantly in the last few years. A Model Y battery replacement is between $5K and $8K. If battery prices continue to decline at the current rate in a few years, battery replacement will be the same cost as engine replacement. According to Goldman Sachs, EV battery prices are expected to decrease by nearly 40% between 2023 and 2025, and by 50% by 2025-2026. This is due to a combination of factors, including falling prices for critical minerals and advancements in battery technology. Goldman Sachs predicts that these price reductions will make EVs as affordable as gasoline-powered vehicles, which could lead to increased demand
I have a 2010 Scion XB, over the 14 years of owning it, I have in total spent about less then a thousand dollars in maintenance and 0 dollar in repairs. Total mileage 110000KM, and I change oil by myself.
It always surprises me that Toyota / Lexus are always rated the most reliable brand in the USA, this is not the case anywhere else on the planet outside of Japan. In most of Europe Toyota ranks 8th to 16th, in Australia 7th to 13th depending on the survey year. Does Toyota reserve only their best cars for the USA or does every other brand send their worst there?
You are lying. In Holland Lexus is #1 and Toyota #4. There is no European country having Toyota/Lexus outside Top 10 in reliability and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). I didn't study what is going on in Australia, but Aussies are not stupid, thus I believe you lie.
You are right, While your car spends so much time in the shop with many problems through the years is much boring Toyota & Honda get so boring never breaking down year after year!! So boring!
My 2005 Toyota Echo(1.5L sedan) still running fine today albeit a bit noise from the engine mounts when stopping at traffic lights. Don't know why they didn't sell that well so it was replaced by Yaris and finally sold off to Mazda (as Mazda 2?). I replaced the battery myself in 2018(meaning the original battery lasted 13 yrs!) I'm sure some may call me a liar but I read the Japanese writings off the battery when I lifted it off the cradle myself so I'm 100% sure of that. It never broke down during these 19 yrs of usage except regular consumables like brake pads, rotors etc. The mechanic who service my 2 cars told me to hold on to it as these simple cars are harder to come by nowadays. They don't make these simple cars anymore!🥲
