Toyota Just Bought These Car Brands and No One Knows
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That's because chevy is helping honda
And I mean the hydrogen engine project also
👋👋👋☺️, good afternoon Scotty.
Mazda has the best metallic red out there, just gorgeous.
i love MY red 3! Everybody compliments the color. Also, the exhaust note is pretty nice.
I just scored a 2021 with only 14,000 a CX-30 non turbo in that paint color it's sexy as hell. I was surprised by the color and how quick the non turbo was not to shabby. And I also meant to say that I got it for 20,000 cash in New York State that's pretty good and from a recognized Mazda dealer.
Indeed!
I just saw a candy apple red MX-5 this past week and you are not wrong. That thing sparkled in the sun,
@@eldritchshiner love my soul red crystal Mazda CX 50
I think it's worth mentioning, Scotty likes Toyota and Scotty like cars built in Japan BUT IF it's a Toyota made in Japan he's seen those things with 350 - 400 thousand miles on them on them still on their original engine and transmission....they drive good, they shift good but they're not givin' 'em away!!!
Haha, love it!!!
Thank you Peter
lol did you guys see that zombie walking by in the background @ 3:23?
Homeless prob
I doon as Iread you statement, Homie started his walk. I cracked up !
🤣
@@labornursenah most likely just an old dude on a stroll
Its a GM assembly worker!
They're making cars cheaper with all the electronics, but their prices keep going up!
Inflation is a thing.
they are cheap plastic crumple zones,, back in the days before 1980, the 50's 60's etc.. the guy with the smaller car was the crumple zone
I'm looking for a budget toyota but everything is high KM (used for uber or delivery) and they are priced at 15k..
I’m sick of all the garbage tech they keep trying to force down our throats. I don’t want any of it in my car and i refuse to buy this junk.
@@noahw5887 Bidenomics is the problem.
Toyota’s not gonna go bust while everyone else is having problems moving cars. Toyota is moving cars every day. They are actually selling and having no problems with inventory.
In Canada/Australia they’re having problems moving and inventory
Toyota is sitting on tons of inventory. Discounts of thousands rather than the up charges of thousands. It’s a good time to buy finally.
Lol..... toyotas qualityhas slipped....theyre recalling 660k cars and trucks....honda and mazda arent having issues moving cars...
I just wish GM, Ford, and Chrysler would just get outta auto manufacturing all together. Just have Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Subaru making vehicles. They could ramp out their production (and hopefully get better quality also).
You just listed all of the reasons I bought a CX-5. Thanks, Scotty!
Me too, a 2021 Soul Red, no turbo. I love it and it's a dream to drive.
Mrs has a 2016 cx3 mazda naturally aspirated 4 cylinder with 100,000kms on it. Has not missed a beat, not one issue with it. They are great cars
Any carbon build up issue since they only have direct injection ?
100,000 km is about 62k miles. even the shittiest of engines can reach 62k with no problems. it’s when you get to around 200,000 kms that separate the weak from the strong.
@10101437 we have 177k miles or 240k kmh on our Cx5 and no carbon build up issues runs good and little in repairs. One solid engine.
@@EmptyCheetosBagyeah I agree man, will be interesting to see how it continues to hold up but so far it's been a great car
And no carbon issues at all just had plugs changed as per service logbook but he said plugs looked fine aswell mechanic said car is in great shape
@@10101437I’m at 125k on my 16 CX-5 and the engine runs like brand new. No build up and still the same mpgs as new :)
Got a 2007 lexus is350 with 120k miles for 6k back in 2019 and still love it! My first car and not getting rid of it anytime soon xD
I bought a 2016 Mazda MX-5 and I am loving it for the most part. Averaging 28 mpg in just city driving while having pep in it's step. Super fun reliable car.
I wish mazda would make trucks again
They sell utes here in Australia 🇦🇺. Called the BT50. It's a rebadged Isuzu Ute with Mazda interior and exterior styling changes. 3ltr turbo diesel. Diesel Ute's are the biggest selling vehicles in Australia 🇦🇺.
Love my B2600. Drove that thing 125,000 miles and then sold it to a friend that drove it at least the same before he sold it. Great vehicle.
I like trucking, I like trucking, I like trucking and I like to truck..
You mean rebadging Ford trucks still.
@@chrisoconnor3119 Ford hasn't owned Mazda for a decade now. Did you just get internet? 😂
Scotty you’re a national treasure !
I agree with you on the Mexico thing. Both our Subarus, 2018 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester both made in Japan. Not that Subarus made in the states are bad…our 2011 outback went 255,000 and 11 years. I purchased these two cars specifically because they’re made in Japan.
I was in need of a vehicle after I got tired of fighting/fixing my old '06 Dodge Dakota, and found a '21 Crosstrek back in September. It's Made in Japan, and it had a manual transmission. I did my research and kinda goofed because I thought it wasn't GDI, but it is. Only thing about the car I don't like. It's the 2.0L too, but you couldn't get the manual with the 2.5L so whatever. It's fast enough for me
Been a Toyota tech for 20 years now I agree with Scotty made in Japan always is better even at Toyota also the new cvt’s go bad all the time even new off the trailer there bad we replace allot more of them compared to the old mechanical trans they had allot less issues so sad also sad they got rid of the 2gr on so many vehicles that engine was bulletproof after they fixed the cam phasers and oil line problem they had at the beginning and made good power
What do you drive?
Love my 2GRFE in my 16 highlander. Is there a way to tell if my cam phasers and oil line should be replaced?
@@timothyhorine2570 If you visible part of your upper oil line that you can see at the same level of view as your top engine mount dogbone, then you're fine. If you see a rubber line - get it replaced! Cam Phasers I'm guessing is the VVT oil control valve which bolts into the head cover. This is a super easy and inexpensive swap and is very much a DIY job. I did mine after an engine code. Was incredibly easy.
FYI, I have a 2011 Camry V6 SE with 277K miles on it. Still running super strong.
@@TimothyLamothe thank you so much. I will definitely take care of it!
I have a CX5 Carbon Turbo. I know for the fact these things have issues with the front camera sensors.
In 2 scenerios I tend to always get a alert (which turns off my automatic lane/distance keeping assist)
1. Driving in a blizzard
2. Driving during the morning whenever the sun is just mostly fully crested over the horizon where it's blinding you through your windshield, if you're going up a 10% grade, your sensor will mess up.
Been watching for years great videos thank you very much keep them coming
Scotty's the best beauty cover chucker in the business💪👊
In less than 2 minutes of the video another beauty cover bites the dust
Hey Scotty, when are you going to do a video on the Tacoma rear-axle shaft recall? You slammed the Ford Maverick because one guy told you his catalytic converter was glowing. Fair is fair.
Rear Axle or differential driveline?
@@melissasmess2773 Rear axle assembly, actually.
Is Scotty’s middle name Toyota or Lexus?
Mazdas have always been good. From day 1 in Australia sometime in the 1960s. R100, 1500, Capella. All great.
Mazda has been getting better in North America these past couple of years. The biggest issue used to be paint and undercoating problems. I had a 2008 Mazda 3. Nice car but the paint around the rear fenders started to flake off and rust and rust started to form on the trunk two years after I bought it . The paint issues were common on Mazda in the 2000's and early 2010s. Apparently they were undercoat properly.
17:45 This story right here, about the guy not being able to get in his own car because of a dead battery, is exactly why I hate newer cars.
Bought a 2020 Yaris hatchback. Made in Mexico. Sweet ride 40 mpg. Real transmission No problems as of yet...
It's called a Toyota, but it's a Mazda...
I call it my Japanese jumping bean 😊
Same here !great car !120 on highway too lol
Remember to replace your transmission fluid, it's not "lifetime fluid" lol
I thought only the sedan iA was a Mazda2, and that the hatchbacks were true Toyotas. I'll have to look into that.
I haven't seen that car on the road once
@@Randze I have. Precisely once!
My son has a 1995 Honda Civic with 60K original miles. The first 25 years the car was kept in a garage in driven by a "little old lady". I would love for someone like Scotty to evaluate his car.
Drive a 2020 CX-9 40K miles and Zero issues so far. What a great handling large SUV 22mpg mixed driving 25-26 HWY if your gentle with the right foot. & the Soul Red is just gorgeous.
Scotty, Glad to see snow in Tennessee. Take care a stay safe.
For quite a while now, almost all roof panels are put in place with structural adhesive.... no welds. Crash tests have proven the adhesive is stronger! When i was in body and paint work, we used a two part epoxy product called Sims structural panel adhesive. Used Duramix also.
My 6 year old Nissan was made in Mexico. Only problem so far has been a noisy rear wheel bearing that I replaced myself. The original bearing was made in India.
But 6 years old isnt really old..people have told me theyve driven toyotas built in mexico, and toyotas built other places, same model, same year car ..they said the ones built in mexico was junk compared to the others..
My 2011 Rav4 was built in Ontario, Canada. Sold brand new in Fargo ND, until it went to Atlas Auto in Grand Forks ND in April of 2021. Where I bought it. It's needed an alternator (original) and rear control arms (upper and lower) replaced after an accident (not my fault). Great winter vehicle, I run Hankook Kinergy ST tires year round, no issues. 17" tires.
There are lots of good car plants in North America. But they are dominated by Toyota, Honda and Subaru. It's those manufacturers that hire good engineers and a dedicated production workers. The Japanese plants in North America seem to have that. Ford, GM and Chrysler have been at war with their employees since at least the 1950s. But I agree with Scottie...maybe the Japanese productions lines produce better vehicles. The Cambridge Ontario Toyota plant you mentioned consistently is one of the top plants in North America.
The front of the newer cars all look like Darth Vader to me.
These engines are notorious for having cracked cylinder heads at the turbo point.
Mazda, subaru, lexus....because they're produced in Japan.....saved you 30 min
nah i wanna watch scotty
Mazda and Toyota formed a joint partnership, they are still different companies. The CX50 and Toyota Corolla Cross are essential the same cars, but the Corolla Cross costs less. 😂 Toyota didn’t buy Subaru. Is350 😅 Lexus is part of Toyota. 🙉
2016 Mazda 3 grand touring and nothing has gone wrong with it. The battery is $380 to replace.
I have multiple turbo cars. Our Ford Edge (2018 2.0L Ecoboost) is averaging 26.8 MPG , the Ford Ranger (2019, 2.3L Ecoboost) averages 24.8 MPG and our GMC Terrain (2021 1.5L Turbo) averages 30.0 MPG. All are combined city and highway averages. In my opinion, that is great mileage for vehicles of their size and capability. Certainly better than I got from similar naturally aspirated vehicles in the past, many of which had less power.
Thank you for addressing the issue of using the 0W-20 oil in these turbocharged engines that they are sadly being filled with at factory. I put 5w-30 in at the 500 mile mark on my new WRX once I learned the difference between the two oils and how important thicker oil in turbocharged engines is.
I have a 2016 Mazda 3 with a 6 speed manual, 113K miles.... except for the brake rotors/calipers at 110K, I have had zero problems. Just filled the gas tank 384 Mi / 9.7 Gallons. 70/30 Freeway/City. 5K Mi service schedule full synthetic oil.
I have the same car with 88k miles. Make sure you replace the air filter to keep the engine cool and efficient.
I took my wife Cx5 outside it was a blast😁 very solid vehicle and awd with turbo and the torque is powerful and fun after that i never got to drive it again i must had too much fun with it😂
Sorry bud but cars assembled in the US plants are not that great either. Maybe better than the ones assembled in Mexico, but not by much.
…which is exactly what Scotty said. 🙄
Scotty never sleeps, Scotty never stops, Scotty never quits, Scotty only grows and evolves to the next level of being a Scotty-Chanic.
Later they sent me another offer when I had 88k on it for $25k. Turned em down’; in 21’ offered me $21k w/89k miles on it. I only have 90k now. No, it’s not driven much! I payed $27k for it in 16’.
Just bought the CX 5 premium plus and no turbo. Fit and finish is much nicer than my Sienna. Super nice car.
1974 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 472 cu inch - 10 mpg. 2023 Mazda Whatever - 22 mpg. How much progress have we made?
That mazda owner will sing another tune when some stupidly designed part fails and breaks something expensive.
Rumor has it that there's a beauty cover in Scotty's microwave, serving as a splatter guard.
Back in 2013 we purchased a Forester. Still have it with 140K miles on it. Been one of the best cars we have ever had.
I have 2014 Forester with 140k. Second best car. My 2010 3.6 litre Outback was nicer. Smooth transmission and more power. Beautiful riding. But the Forester is fine too.
I say no on Subaru's because they don't have a temperature gauge. And they don't have gaskets so that's a definite no for me
In New Zealand, we never got the sticky dash fix. I hate driving around in an is350 with the melting interior.
I have a 2023 cx 5 non Turbo I love it. Just took it in for 2nd service at10000 miles and no problems.
10000 miles 😂 car is a baby...ours at 177k miles it's been rock solid with regular care.
@@markg999good to know .I just bought the premium plus the end of December.
I have a 2016 Mazda 3 madenin Mexico. It has 177700 miles on it and still running great!
Man I bet it would be such a fun time to go for a ride with Scotty. Thanks for all the great videos 😊
Mazda does have very beautiful cars and very interesting colors that really POP 🎉
Just one...the red one
@@davidprodigy5833Nah, all their metallics are really nice pearlescent colors. More detail than you noticed or care to.
@davidprodigy5833 very true. My neighbor has a beautiful red Mazda suv and I shines like crazy
@@Vincent-ke5zn We wanted to get that red, but it was unavailable at the time we were buying the car, unless we were willing to wait
2023 carbon edition. Lovely Red seats and lots of extras! Nice riding cars. And NO CVT!!!
Scotty you're great. I have a 2014 VW Jetta TDI. I love the car... Guinness world record in fuel consumption. Can you do a video on TDIs??? It is my belief that dieselgate was only about killing alternative fuel cars for EVs to dominate.
I'm lucky enough not to have to worry about gas mileage, but thanks for the tips Scotty 👍. I also agree that CVTs just don't feel right
to me, the CVT on the Toyota Corolla I rented wasn't terrible, but not great. The real deal-breaker for me was the awful electric power steering - took so many constant steering corrections, not comfortable to drive as my 99 Mustang six is -
The CVT in my '22 OB XT is fine.... very little difference between that and our previous 2010 Chevy Malibu 4cyl. Two things about the CVT: 1) CVTs LOVE an engine with ample torque, the more the engine has, the more the CVT acts & feels just like a classic automatic transmission, and 2) If you are the type of driver that has to frequently stomp on the gas, and then stab the brakes over & over & over as a driving style, you're probably not going to care for any vehicle with a CVT.
I like Mazda’s new straight 6.
I just bought an 06 Camry it has a 2.4 letter engine about a month ago very reliable I bought it for 5,900 for it l had a Ford 500 I had problems with everything went wrong with one thing after another every 3 months but the engine transmission was fine everything goes on on our car my wife axle beam snapped in half repair what's too expensive so I got a Camry
Scotty you should start a competition “Beauty cover toss”.
I have a 2003 Toyota Prius 335,000 miles. It has an automatic shut-off for the headlights if you leave them on
Lots of the non turbo motors 2.5 have CYLINDER DEACTIVATION would like some input and coverage on those
Scotty thanks for the info on the Subaru
Ford's automatic electronic parking brake is terribly bad when in cold weather due to the fact the battery is never charged at the correct voltage, 14.8v was the old standard due to cold weather depleting the battery by up to 5%... So... If you only charge a battery at 12.1v, when it gets cold, it becomes to low to function the automatic brake... It's very stupid idea, often when on an incline it doesn't register the incline and as such doesn't work... 🤦
Production of a manual transmission makes no specific pollution. A main advantage in compare the EV batteries. And it will go forever without any major cost.
I have a 2003 Escape 2.0 liter 4 cylinder stick shift. Engine made by MAZDA!!!
27MPG!!!
mazda 3 diesel hatchback for 10 years!no problems!toyota auris ts hybrid for 6 years!the same!now,a beautiful and marvelous prius plugin 23'!japans for ever!❤
They make diesel?
@@val-xo7udyes
the escape is my first car, first ford, and I can confidently say its the last. Nothing like snow melting into your headliner 💀
WHY ISN'T THERE A CLASS ACTION AGAINST FORD ??? IF I HAD A 'LEAKY' ESCAPE, I WOULDN'T STOP UNTIL ALL WERE RECALLED
👍🏻👍🏻 Anyone can have a power switch installed. If for any reason you leave lights on or anything, it will cut power. Saving the charge in the battery. When you try to start the car a light will glow. Pust the button it will open the relay and the power restored. We have them installed on our fleet.
In 2016 I bought a 2013’ Toyota Tacoma, 4x4, 4-dr, at, SR-V, sliding window, has skid plate under engine but NOT a TRD. In 20’ Toyota sent me an offer of $28k. I had 87k on it then. Turned em’ down.
Back in 1987 when I was taking driver's education there were very few people who called it a parking brake. It was called an emergency brake. In most emergencies if you brakes go out you won't HAVE an emergency brake to bring the car to a stop since they are tied to the regular system. I have witnessed an accident where someone saw the light turn green but the person in front of them didn't, but the air bags went off when basically the front vehicle got pushed up on the median. It freaked out the guy's kids. And even though I was not asked for a witness statement I not only saw but heard everything. Including the guy in front yelling something about wishing he had an emergency brake on the car when he saw in his rear mirror what the guy in back of him was about to do.
I love this Mazda CX-5 car. it's just to small in the back. Im 6 foot 1 inch. The Cx-5 should have been modeled after the interior space of a Honda CRV.
Hey Scotti, why do these new vehicles have a headlamp time delay like a whole bunch of Chrysler vehicles have had over the years. The Caravans are one. I've had these thru the years and the headlights will turn off if you leave them on. Everything is supposed to be high tech, so why can they not do this anymore. Totally stupid!!
Please use a jack stand when looking under the car that is on a jack.
Just bought a 2024 Mazda 3 Hatchback
Taco made in Mx, no problems
😂😂
Didn't the CX5 have a crankshaft issue at one time?
I love how he throws their stupid beauty covers it’s awesome
I used to drive a Ford explorer V6 engine 28 years ago but it was blew up head gasket just 90,000 + miles. Maybe that is why not a whole lot of people driving domestic car any more
I work for Toyota in Jackson TN. We can’t cast the engines fast enough!
I would rather pay extra and purchase an engine with gaskets!
Had it as a loaners from a Ford dealer you can't figure out the controls and the transmission is quirky. My 2008 Ford Taurus X has better drivable.
Hi Scotty I think All vehicle Manufacturers Should be forced to test their Vehicles on the road and NOT in the LAB !! Cheers from Tommy Hamilton Scotland 👍
I have a 2009 Toyota Camry with that SAME STICKY DASH! Have you heard if Toyota is offering free replacement of THEIR sticky dashes??
Scotty, all disrespecting my Mexican made Mazda CX-30. Bad bad Scotty!😃
I have a civic Si coupe from 2017 with a turbo. I get 8-9 MPGs over factory estimates city and highway if I don’t slam the gas.
My 2023 Mazda, CX 30 turbo was made in Mexico thus far not one issue
I’ll stick with my 2023 venza hybrid, 40mpg around town, all wheel drive and ECVT all gear transmission shifts smooth as silk, made in Japan.
@3:18 dude in BACKGROUND Looks like the guys that walk around in my neighborhood.
17 year old with a 6k car? His mummy and daddy must be rich 😂
I have 2023 Mazda CX-90, it is 3.3 L, Turbo inline 6. It can go 34 MPG.
I like the front look on the Lexus. G , I agree with Scotty on that.
SkyActiv is Research In Motion, BlackBerry. Superior engine management system.
My daughter 2014 Ford Escape had the water leak issue. 10 body shops, and nobody had any interest in fixing it.
My Ford Lincoln Town Car with a 4.6 liter V8 gets better mileage than this little 2.5 liter, and it doesn't leak any water. It cost $4,000 2 years ago.
There's a cardinal or two having a conversation in the back/ foreground ❤❤❤
It’s a hell of a lot easier to do a “at speed 180”, w/a mechanical E-brake. Am I wrong here Scott? What? Oh, yeah, seems like someone said it was illegal. Wonder why?
"There goes the stupid beauty cover in the snow" 😂😂😂 Scotty, never change.
The only problem I have found on my Mazda is that the paint is thin and gets a lot of hood paint chips
The last Ford I had I bought in 1963 and at the time I sold it, 1965, I said I would never buy another Ford. Good decision.
Dumb, you are.
what is the difference in longevity between getting one with a turbo vs non turbo?
Hmm. Even my old '09 Impreza 5 speed manual turns the headlights off if you leave them on at the light switch and switch off the car. They changed that on the new ones? The only way I can allow headlights to run down the battery is to shut the car off and then switch the headlights on manually and walk away.