5 Used SUVs You Should Never Buy
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- 5 Used SUVs You Should Never Buy, SUV review with Scotty Kilmer. The worst used SUVs to buy. The most unreliable SUV to buy used. Unreliable SUVs you should stay away from. Worst used SUVs to avoid. Never buy these SUVs. Unreliable used SUVs that are money pits. Used SUV buying guide and tips. Bad SUVs to buy. SUV Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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You forgot licolion navigator ... what a sh't box ... the air ride are cheap crap ... mine has been leaking for years
hey scotty, I think your videos are super informative and very helpful. Im always comfortable listening to you cause you just tell it like it is. thanks for all your content
Hey Scotty where did you get that jacket
hey scotty im wondering what do these companies say to you when you say to us there cars are 30k+ piles of garbage im curious
Hey Scotty have you ever researched the Dodge Journeys? I was in the market to buy a used SUV. While looking for one I noticed that a lot of these journeys less than 40,000 miles and they were dirt cheap. I thought it was way to good to be true so once I researched it I found a lot of people traded them in because of problems with the car turning off unexpectedly and other engine problems.
#5 BMW X5
#4 Cadillac Escalade
#3 Jeep Renegade
#2 Chevy Traverse
#1 Pontiac Aztec
Thank you Ms.
Appreciate it. Glad mine isn't on this list.
Goat 🐐
@@ed7440 my aunts have a Cadillac Escalade AWD version 2015
Well thank u sis ‼️‼️
BMW X5
Cadillac Escalade
Jeep Renegade
Chevy Traverse
Pontiac Aztec
Of coarse aztecs suck. Thats why their not around anymore.
I see no Toyotas made the list what a surprise!...and escalades are stupid reliable!...
I bought a Cadillac Escalade with about 60,000 miles on it I'm at 134 no major problems yet Cadillac is one of the most reliable vehicles if you keep it maintenance like you're supposed to.... this is like my 5th Cadillac
Thank you for simplifying...🤗
@@danaldhaywood1673 I 100% agree with you
I just bought a Cadillac Escalade new. Not everyone wants to buy a POS Toyota car and drive it until it has 300k miles. I got really low interest financing, 5 year unlimited miles warranty. Aaaand Im very happy with it
Disagree on the Escalade. Bulletproof power train and very easy to work on. Parts are usually dirt cheap too. They’re a super good value for folks who do their own work
Scotty talks like he’s gonna pass out any second.
Wes Chace yes indeed 😭😭😭
He sounds like he's hammered.
Lmao
I wish he would and not wake up. The guy is a fuking tool. N spreading complete bs all over the web
He's built by GM.
This man is the only reason why am on TH-cam despite internet been expensive here in Africa.
I have a 2017 Escalade and love it. I get 18 MPG all day long and have had no problems of any kind in 50k miles. Big, comfortable and can get most service and repairs (when needed) anywhere.
This guy probably would have been fun to hang out with in the late 60s and 70s
simple s because he probably did a lot of coke????
I'd a done a bunch of coke with him lol why not. He reminds me of that Geroge Yung guy from Blow.
Probably is now
I'd hang with him today just to talk cars! Older people are so much more interesting because they have experience and perspective.
@Rockin Harris no more like 50 or 60
Wow surprised not to see a Land Rover on this list. Their SUVs are legendary for their issues
Its mostly just transmission and air suspension problems which arent that bad (the transmission ones are mostly just mismatched gears), compared to stuff like total transmission failures, engine failures, AWD failures, etc, these things make the current LR/RRs look like RAV4s
Dot Dot personally I love Range Rover. The issues aren’t that bad they are just more costly, which is the trade off for such a nice vehicle
Most of ppl lease them
I had an LR3. Never left me on the side of the road, excellent road trip truck, and uber capable off road. Quietest interior I've experienced. I could hold a conversation with my kid who would sit in the third row. Because everything is hermetically sealed, in case you want to traverse a river, much of cost when at the shop was labor. My year/model required a special tool set. I don't know if that's still the case. Reliable, yes. Costly to maintain, relative to a Toyota, absolutley. Worth the truly exclusive luxury ride and experience,
..yes, no, yes...no.
Land and Range Rovers often have small issues that can be fixed using non-Land Rover parts. People make the mistake of going to their Land Rover dealer for new brakes then act surprised when they get charged $1,000 for new pads. That’s were the “ahhhh Land Rovers break down all the time” idea comes from. Little things sometimes break, but my mother who still drives a 2001 Range Rover has never had to replace the engine or transmission over the 165,000 miles she’s put on it.
I love my Cadillac Escalade, I purchased a 2003 over 10 years ago, it had one owner and was in meticulous condition. It has been and is an amazing reliable SUV, many road trips and very few issues. I have had the brakes changed a few times and just took it in for a full service because it hadn't had one since I purchased it. $1000 later and it is purring like a baby. Over 200K miles and still going strong, Escalade will always be my first choice. I know I got fortunate with this purchase, there will always be vehicles out there that are lemons or money pits, thankfully this was not the case with mine.
My 04 Escalade just hit 200k miles. Love this vehicle. No major issues
I have a 2007 Escalade esv. Best suv I have ever had. Still running strong with that 6.2 engine. No major problems. Put 100 k on it and still running great.
I bought my 2002 Escalade used back in 2005 with 25k miles on it. I went shopping for a newer Tahoe but found the Escalade to be the same price. Fast forward to 2019 and I still own my Escalade and it has 189,000 miles on it. Yes the dash cover is cracked and my driver seat leather is torn but the SUV still runs great with no real issues. Over the years I have replaced some common things like the fuel pump, alternator, belts and hoses but I am very impressed with the durability of the 6.2L GM engine that I average 13.9 mpg on regular gas. I am going to have the leather repaired and keep rolling on! I would buy another if I needed.
Ride her till the wheels fall off! I purchased a 2000 suburban with 160k miles on it for work and carrying my tools around and it runs great no issues. That 5.3 vortex engine is quite reliable, although not the best with low end power. I figure i can maybe get a couple years of work outta her before the wheels fall off. Not bad for a $2700 truck.
Yeah I don't know why he is so hard on GM trucks. Ive been working in the automotive repair industry for over ten years now, and I can tell you ALL chevy truck products are good vehicles. The gas mileage isn't the greatest, but the drive trains are soild.
with gas at 2 bucks a gallon your doing alright!
The second generation Escalades (2002-2006) have a 6.0L engine. The 6.2L was implemented with the third generation in 2007. It's the same engine just 2/10ths of a liter more.
@@JT-sl3ui my mistake. I see 6.2L engines all day and it was stuck in my mind.
I swear this guy hates every car made. Guess ill get a bike
i thought i was the only person thinking this
Except for Toyota and Lexus, Scotty loves those cars. Also his 1994 Toyota Celica is the number one car made in the world.
@@darrelc5411 i bet he secretly has a m5
@Tomas Herreralol ikr
@Bobby Knuckles ikr
Our Escalade is awesome, 145000 still running strong. 14.5 mpg in town. Not too bad for 403hp.
I loooooove my 2007 escelade esv
I strongly disagree with the Escalade. We bought ours used (a 2006 model year) in 2012. Late 2020 we had to fix the differential, but other than that really no major problems. The only reason we got rid of it in June of 2021 was because of a Car accident and it was totaled.
I agree, I've had my 1st one (03) since 2008, I just sold my 2017 Silverado and bought a 05 Escalade ESV these things are amazing
ughh!!! I want an older escalade so bad😩😩😩😩
@@JohnDoe-ky4qk what’s that supposed to mean??
@pitaheb8262 why you didn't get a 13 or 14 instead?😊😅
I have 2007 yukon xl Denali having now 389k mile and bought it 80k miles still strong and low costs for maintainance getting 13.7mpg in town 21mpg highway
And its the best luxury suv i have ever driven loved it so much🖤
I have a 2009 yukon denali and I bought it with used 78,000 and it has 175,000 now and still runs like new. I plan on driving it until the wheels fall off. similar gas mileage. it's like driving around sitting on a couch.
I also love my Yukon
i got 2011 denali xl 125k did front end work hubs and oil leak so far but no complaints oh yeah and motor mount
ramy Denali 2002 Yukon XL Denali, 150, 000 miles. Not a single problem. New truck tires this year.
I love them too, I bought one GMC Yukon XL 4x4 with the 5.3 Vortec with 200 k on it cheap purchase though. Astonishing I drove it for 140 k plus without a problem, with proper oil changes intervals of couse.
If you buy a New pontiac aztac, you have a car for the rest of your life.... Because No one will buy it. So you have to keep it forever🤣🤣🤣
Truth.
Then who sold it?
Somewhere, there's always the next bigger fool lurking.
New?! lol. yeah, I get it. cameo for the fools with money.
You cant buy a new Aztec.
2005 was the last year for them.
I had a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse and traveled to Florida plenty of times with no problems. Actually the best vehicle I ever owned!!!
I have a Cadillac Escalade with over 200k and it’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Absolutely no problems
Which year?
@@kembopemble7145 2011
"Sports activity vehichle, yeah cause you're going to spend a lot of ACTIVITY going to get it fixed" LMAOOOOO 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣💀 I laughed at that part
Ik
Escalade depends 100% on who owned it first. I've seen many surpass 300k miles without issues.
Big surprises Scotty is prejudiced against anything that’s not a Toyota
General Motors Company is overall a terrible company that is well known for making shitty quality vehicles.
Do they make some vehicle's that turn out to be pretty good vehicle's that will run for $300,000 - 400,000 miles?... Yes they do but it is rare!
I'd buy a Lincoln Navigator L Black Label any day before I would buy a Cadillac Escalade.
@@imthirstyh2o330 somebody's always gotta be a hater ... SMH
@@MemphisReins ALL of the gm vehicle i have owned have lasted over 300k milles ive had a 2022 blazer lasted the least at 140k milles, ive had a 13 escalade lasted 9 years with 600k milles the only reason i got rid of it is cuz it was old, ive had a 2003 camaro with 120k milles and a hole bunch others, the only cars ive had that havent lasted 100k miles are all toyotas mercedies, bmw, and lexus so your wrong abt many things. and heres another thing u cant count on any repares and getting good parts back becuze i never got any replaced and none of my past cars have ever ben in an accident in my ownership!
Never buy a BMW!!! I've spent thousands repairing my two.
I disagree. It depends on what you want. modern BMWs are for car guys who can afford them (as in afford to maintain) and know how to maintain them. For most people though BMWs are not going to leave them very happy.
Same. Cosmetically they're lovely cars the majority of them, however their reliability issues remain prominent.
Yikes!!😨😨
As me on Hummer
I spent $4k in 1 year and gave up on it. Smh
The 02-06 Cadillac Escalade with the Vortec LQ9 6.0 is one of the most reliable SUVs ever made in the 2000’s. The plastic you’re referring to was only found in center console cup holder covers everything else was great quality especially the seats.
I have a 2012 with the 6.2L V8 Vortec L94 engine. Its a beast. The only think that sucks is the plastic door handles
I have an 04 escalade esv over 300k miles and runs smooth
‘05 6.0…165,000 miles…3 years ago steering sensor went out…last week rear oil pan leaking they had to drop trans to fix it $1800…only major work been done since bought brand new off lot
I finally just replaced my transmission at 255000 miles. I just dropped in a used one. I plan to keep this beast forever
@@SkyViewPhotographyOfTheTriad that’s good, hopefully I can get to 300k range also, feels like the trans is running better, most definitely engine back on par after the oil leak fix 💪🏽
Jeep stands for Just Expect Electrical Problems
You mean JEEP: Just Empty Every Pocket! 😂😂😂
Yes so true
I never had any problems with my Jeep! 4x4 Wrangler
Actually Jeep stand for Just Enough Essential Parts. The Army made them east to fix in the field so they could get them going again fast in case the enemy was near by to attack them. I know this because I drove MP Jeeps in the Army in the 70's.
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1. BMW X5: Money Pit.
2. Cadillac Escalade: Plastic showboat.
3. Jeep Renegade: Cheap, problem-filled, non-off road vehicle.
4. Chevrolet Traverse: Engine, drivetrain and electronics problems.
5. Pontiac Aztek: Engine and transmission problems.
Never knew the lead singer of Rush was a mechanic.
Geddy Lee? He’s Canadian, too.
I had a 2005 Cadillac Escalade that I bought used in 2007. I never had any problems like what's mentioned here. We had to fix the air conditioning and then normal maintenance. I drove it everyday until 2014. It just got stolen in 2021 and it was still running great.
The fact that the Pontiac Aztec made it from the drawing board to production is proof that everyone at GM were blind.
Because they are all smoking dope in the planning room?
If it's good enough for Walter White...
You could get one with a tent in it
robert adriano I’m looking for one the cars dope for some people
Cars ownership is kinda of like dog ownership. A guard dog does not have to be pretty just serve a purpose. Same for a hound dog, nothing better for hunting. This idea that the Aztek i ugly is very subjective to what you use it for..
2007 chevy yukon denali, 203,000, original everything except 1 wheel bearing, brakes, and suspension.
I saw a BMW X5 spin out in front of me on the highway at 75MPH after it hit a pothole (regulars know to avoid this lane on this section of the highway) filled with rainwater. I believe what Scotty says about the bad ESC.
Going to have to disagree on the Escalade. I have a Yukon Denali which is the GMC version of the Escalade and mind has been solid. It's a 2008 with 230k miles and I've just had to do the rear main seal. Other than that it'd been solid. Yes the interior pieces are not the best quality but parts are not very expensive. These things will run forever if you just take care of it
damn u got the 6.2 vortec huh lol
@@m.r.9336 what’s wrong with the 6.2?
Hey John, JD Power & Associates agrees with you, but on the Yukon. The Tahoe, Suburban, and Yukon are all documented to reach 200k miles or more regularly. Of course, the Escalade is on the same platform. I think the difference though is that the Escalade has more electronics and touch screens that can fail.
How much does the rear main seal cost to repair
What are your thoughts in buying a Hybrid Escalade 2010 with 294k miles?
He forgot range rover
I know right. Range Rovers are beautiful cars. Just gotta get them new with warranties.
Funny that Scotty mentioned the Escalade, even though that's a luxury SUV, same with the Range Rover.
What's wrong with the RR
@@ushittyuglylc5037 horribly made. Land Rover is almost always bottom of the JD power dependability surveys for a reason. I wanted an old discovery for a while but when I searched it on Craigslist almost all of them were mechanics specials
@@balisongman07 my boss OWNED one RR SPORT, NO ISSUES at all, great car but needs well MAINTENANCE
My mother in law had a Traverse and it was the biggest pile of garbage I've seen in a long time. The transmission failed after 25,000 miles, the rear main seal failed, gauge cluster failed, sunroof began to leak, and the tailgate latch broke. She traded it in 10 months later. What an absolute POS of a vehicle.
LOL
I know a lady that had the engine replaced at 40k and cv axles at 20k, lucky for her it was a leace
@coolwhip455 That's bc Chevy is complete garbage nowadays. All Chevy worries about is all their trim models & special editions instead of fixing or recalling what's under the hood. I have 2014 Chevy Silverado LTZ with 6.2L V8 & transmission had to be rebuilt before 90,000 miles. All in all we'd been out well over $10,000 if we hadn't purchased the 100,000 extended warranty. I can't count how many times we had to take it to dealership had the same #4 valve drop twice plus heated seats going out, electrical issues etc etc has been fixed. Never will buy a Chevy or GMC truck or any other model they sell. I'm sorry your mother in law had those issues so early. It just shows you how shitty Chevy's are nowadays.
Sounds like my Acadia Denali after 30k power steering gear went out $2500 bucks to replace and 40k ac leaks $1200 to fix. Now at 60k leaks oils from god knows where. After I get rid of it I’m done with GM.
Whats really sad too is that Gm has some really good concepts and designs but their shoddy workmanship and engineering makes almost all of them a total pile of garbage. I have an old 97 K1500 Silverado with 250,000 miles on it and still runs great. GM did make some good vehicles in the past but in the last decade the quality has nose dived. I still like the Camaros but thats about it. I'd never buy another GM vehicle ever again.
“11 miles per gallon” for Escalade😂😂😂
The owner’s wallet is crying… 😱
It's true. My husband has a 2014 and it's a guzzler
In the sportbike community, we call it “smiles per gallon”
He needs a gas ⛽️ pump on the roof of the vehicle this is insane 😮
Very true. My 2006 gets 11. 😂😂😂
He complains about every single car but he doesn’t complain about the Yukon Denali Ford Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator
yukons are basically the same car as an escalade and a tahoe/suburban
2014 Traverse I own has 104k miles, never had a problem, regular maintenance. I think Scotty meant the 2009-2011 traverses, because 14-17 are very reliable and beautiful SUVS.
Yup I own a 2016 traverse and no real problem with it out side of normal things
Right I have a 2014 and never had no problems just regular maintenance
🚗 This guy is the Saul Goodman of the automotive world. 🤣👍💙
Scotty you are the all knowing car guru! Thank you for these video's especially the "Do not buy", saves us all a lot of headache and money! Keep up the great work!
I have a Chevy traverse 2011. Most comfortable and reliable suv. Maybe I got lucky but with what I’ve experienced it’s a great car. I know this channel is all about the Toyota but the traverse has good gas mileage, smooth ride and handles great. Hard to pass up the traverse in my opinion. Now the engine isn’t the easiest to work on and is expensive too. But, I’ve only had to replace the alternator for the 205k miles I’ve owned it. Been great for me. Just saying.
I agree that they last haters who own them don't do any maintenance and make hate comments saying they are just GM garbage when they aren't
Forbes made a list of 30 cars to avoid at all cost and on that list there was:
Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler JK.
In India Jeep compass sells a lot .
Jeep Grand Cherokee too?!
Yes, the new "Jeep" stinks.
If you can get an old one with the 4.0 inline 6 cyl., taken care of, they can last 500k miles.
@@Voiceman111 they rust out and transmission is weak which means your engine will live longer than rest of the car.
I’m surprised the Renegade is not on that list
I had an 04 Escalade that I put over 120k miles on it with trips back and forth to Florida and back to New England. Drove it every weekend to somewhere far away like Niagra Falls, Bar Harbor, Cape Cod, and Toronto. Only problem I ever had with it was the transmission died at 198k. Cost me $700 to buy a used one and another $500 to have it put in. Lasted me another 48k. Finally got rid of it with 235k on it. Traded in for a 2019 Yukon Denali. here's to another 150k+ in the new Denali.
you got a worse car💀
@aljaberhk not really. It started having issues. Electrical, mechanical, etc. I would have had to put over $10k-$15k worth of work into it if I kept it. The engine was also burning oil faster than it should have and was starting to develop a rattle. Having the engine rebuilt would have been a pretty penny. I'd rather put that money to the new car. So far I have no complaints about the new car. Runs great drives great its a dream.
I have a 2002 Escalade and it runs great. Never had any problems or broke down.
How many miles
Awesome video Mr.Scotty thank you
Rev up your anti-problem Lexus!!!
6:05 Scotty, you left out one of the Aztek's major problems: irredeemable ugliness
And the gmc envoy
This time ugly is not just skin deep.
Tell that to Walter White!
Just because it has problems doesn't mean it's a piece of junk every Vehicles going to have problems that doesn't mean to Pontiacs a piece of junk because you have problems with it if you keep the upkeep on your vehicle and keep it maintenance maintained well and keep it serviced as often as possible it wouldn't have problems. So duh where's your brain
vmvlke
Yes
Good list. Thanks for being honest and helping us
thanks so much scottie I'm shopping for SUV now. I love working on cars.
Don't have to mention the Range Rover. Even idiots know it's trash!
Which RR have you owned
Range Rover looks good but its one of the worst SUVs, it will wipe clean your bank account.
Not all, the Old ones work fine but it turns into luxury trash
I want one so so bad r u sure they trash
Any Land Rover for that matter.
The biggest problem with the Aztek is the.... Aztek
i havent seen one at my shop in a few years, i forgot they even made it, they all went to the junk yard
The design... OMG. I predicted it won't work
I had mine for more than 10 years and worked great. Never had a problem.
Michael Pait I kind of want one as a weekend car just because it’s so hideous- and has a tent attachment!
Yeah... but SAY MY NAME!
I love my escalade . Owned it for 6 yrs now and no issues. 6.0 awd converted it to rwd. Ranked #2 out of all time reliable suvs. 02 escalade
I guess you don't live where it snows and NEED AWD?
@@retroguy9494 live in sacramento. So not really. Other than going up to lake tahoe
@@elcoholic79 Gotcha! Well, I'm in the suburbs in the New York City metro area so here, AWD is a must in the winter so I wouldn't even consider disabling my four wheel drive on my Yukon.
@@retroguy9494 reason i did mines was for more hp. im putting a stage 2 cam with stage 2 trans and 2800 stall. Headers etc. My wifes escalade is still awd so we just use hers if we have to
@@elcoholic79 Oh okay your making modifications! That's more of a valid reason than just doing it to avoid potential mechanical problems!
Hahah love this video. The most honest review I have ever seen. I was very worried I was going to hear not to buy GLC300 as I am trying to decide to end my lease or to buy it at a good price.
Actually then 1st Gen to 3rd Gen Escalades been pretty reliable.... my uncle had a 2007 one since new and it has around 416000km and it’s still running pretty good
0:52. I see Scotty convinced his neighbor to buy a Toyota SUV ^^
Nathan Kim more likely indirect intimidation. Imagine owning something he didn’t like, it would end up in a video.
Are Acura MDX good too?
4runner or bust.
They had a white rav4 before
Angel Gutierrez get a new one never get used
I've got an '05 escalade with 240K. The thing is immaculate for it's age, everything works. The previous owner did rebuild the transmission at 150K.
When differentials go bad on the Escalade, replace these differentials with higher quality off-road type differentials because although, off-road differentials are Expensive, they are worth the money and also, when the transmission goes bad in these, just put an Allison Transmission from a Duramax in these because these transmissions are heavy duty
I always feel glad that I watch your videos. Keep up the good work.
Traverse/ acadia/ enclave/ outlook combo has to be the worst suvs You can buy. Worked on many and the wife owned a 2009 Saturn outlook awd. Terrible terrible vehicle and something was always wrong. They are stylish and comfortable but 2 diff “rebuilds” 5 wheel bearings, many airbag module reprograms and transmission computer issues all before 100k. Not to mention the engine kept getting condensation in the values and causing the engine to run in reduced mode. (That was the reason according to them)...Took 4 breakdowns and tows to the Chevy dealer before they figured would what would possibly be wrong. After we sold that pos outlook we decided we will never buy another gm again. What a lemon.
gotta love the junk GM wheel bearings, they help pay for my house in the philippines.
Had family with an Acadia and a Traverse, same issues you have said. Burned through 4 wheel bearings, 3 ac compressors, electronics ect.
my friend replaced the transmission 3 times almost every 80,000 miles
It wasn't actually a lemon. That's just the crappy way GM makes their vehicles.
What else do you expect from the company that just announced their plans to screw every American employee they have left?
Purchased a 2011 traverse over 6 years ago . Never put anything on it other than brakes and oil change and its got 151000 km . Maybe just luck .
extremely helpful!!! Thanks!
Have a 2016 escalade & I love it never got an issue at all.. Had a 03 & 07 wich I never had a problem with eighter. So sometimes its the negativity of maintenance wich will bring issues.
I agree he showed a lot of second gens mine is 18 years old 4.7 out of 5 for reliability
I bought used Lexus because you Scotty and no problems yet. It's 2008 es350 drives like new just needs seat covers and new dashboard. It had 1 recall for airbag but that didn't malfunction. Lexus are boring but very dependable.
Tampatec I bought a used Lexus too.. 174k miles.. but the knock sensors are failing after 6 months of driving it and the fact they have to open up the engine just to get to it.. a royal pain in $$$.. one place quoted me 1,300.. now I’m here without a car selling it and looking for another one
I have Lexus GS400 1998 for long time. Its 210k miles.
It runs as new with no issue
I've got a 07, dashboard melts, gets sticky under the sun and causes enormous glare. I got a black dashmat and that helped it a lot
Lexus is a Toyota
Why would you buy a useless Toyota
I’m in business for myself selling cars. I agree 100% with this video. I wish more people knew about this channel. As usual great video Scotty!!!
I worked at an auto parts store. The cars that I often saw with over 300 k miles still going strong: Tahoes and Yukons,first gen Ford Escape 6 cyl. VW diesels,Jeep Cherokee 4.0,Ford Crown Victoria, a few Toyotas but surprisingly very few,and F 150
yeah but thats a parts store, toyotas almost never need parts. thats why theres an issue lol. the rest, start wearing out around 2-300k, thats why you saw those. sure they were 'still running strong' yet the people needed parts for them. they weren't trash but still needed some help, there are definitely more than a few that are trash long before that though
The Crown Victorias that were dispatched to deputies during the 2000s have smaller nozzles on the cylinders cranking the engine, making them quite excellent on gas. Necessary for high speed pursuits
I had a 2004 Pontiac Aztek and got 230k miles out of it with only one battery, brake pads, tires, and regular maintenance. Everyone else I knew that owned one had the same experience. I’m aware of the 60 degree V6 issues, but overall the Aztek was functionality a great vehicle, if a bit ugly.
i never thought it was ugly, it was different which was nice
Thats a unicorn of an aztek. It wont be a sad day when they are all off the road.
I had heard that too. I know a lot of people hate Azteks. But they’re supposed to actually be fairly dependable. I’m surprised Scotty watched Breaking Bad, and didn’t get that the reason the mechanic said the vehicle would last another 300k miles is because they have that reputation, in the automotive industry. I mean, engine failure after 40k miles, on any vehicle, sounds 100% like operator error.
I agree about the Beemer. I've had one and it's horrible on reliability and peace of mind. However, the Escalade is total opposite ! I recently bought a 11 year old Escalade, drove it around for a year, Enjoyed it big time and sold it for as much as I bought it for. The 2007 to 2014 generation are AWESOME !!!
I definitely agree!
I need a pearl white platinum ESV in Tuscan or chocolate interior 🎉😮
Someone selling a 2011 Escalade near me for 7500 with 130k miles but one window is busted down other than that I think it’s in good condition.. think that’s a deal?
i agree i just got a 2021 escalade and it is AMAIZING ive had no problems so far!
I've got a 2008 Tahoe. Been the best vehicle I've ever had.
I’m surprised Range Rover wasn’t mentioned. I always thought those were the pinnacle of bad SUVs.
They are trash. My daughters's boyfriend worked at a Mercedes/Range Rover dealership where the service bay had 13 lifts. At any time there would be two-three Benz up on a lift and the rest of the lifts held Rovers even though Benz outsold the RR 10 to 1.
A well taken care of Land Rover/Range Rover is a great car. My 2006 lr3 has over 160k on it and is frequently taken off-road. Still running strong with no major issues. The car has been a dream. On top of that it’s the easiest car to work on that I have ever owned, makes maintenance very easy. It’s very common for Land Rover owners to neglect their car and then blame the car when it breaks down
Tyler Pearson Well Land Rovers actually have very strong powertrains. It’s just the electricals that tend to get a bit wonky. It’s the case with most European cars. Strong powertrains but somewhat weak electrical systems. I’ve owned benzes and I’m on my 2nd consecutive BMW. No issues with the engines, just some weird electrical glitches. Nothing major tho.
Matthias H I’ll admit to that. I just get annoyed at the hate they get. First question I always get asked when people find out I own one is “oh wow how many times has it broke down?”
Neo Smith have you kept up on transmission fluid changes? Or done one since the issue started up?
True about the escalade. My sisters broke down so many times. My dad has a jeep renegade and the 4by4 system has a lock down light on. This info is true.
2002 Cadillac escalade still running clean. Maintenance plus gas money. Vortec engine runs like a champ. 350 horse power. Did have several problems in the past for not keeping up with maintenance. Fluids and certain repairs.
So much plastic. I've decided to go full metal. So question for Scotty.
Should I go for a 1972, M60 Patton with 20k miles, or an 1980 M1 Abrams tank with 5k miles?
Helicopter
I'm sure Scotty would recommend looking into wether Toyota ever built any tanks....
Buy a Japanese Type-90 or even an old Type-74, those things are built like tanks!
@@lees.4084 that's where he is wrong, Japanese tanks suck
8b64z go for the patton, lovely interior
Thank you Scotty, great video.
Congratulations from Puebla, México.
I was glad to see my nurse was finally getting rid of her Pontiak Aztek. She was excited and brought it to the office to show off. It was hard to be happy for her when she showed up w/ her new, used Chevy Traverse.
We had our Escalade and 05 for 12 years, No issues, Replaced it with a GMC Yukon 2017 and its had zero issues and its the same vehicle as the Escalade. Neighbor has been driving his Aztek forever that he bought new. He says its the best car he has ever had.
I bought a 2003 Escalade with 50K miles, now at 108,000 only replaced tires and fuel pump, brake pads still better than 50% one of the safest and trustworthy cars, does say check Ride Control. Love this car.
Like a update I've replaced everything on my srx worst car I've ever owned
#1 SUV NOT TO BUY IN MY EXPERIENCE AND RESEARCH IS RANGE ROVERS
david lopez can I ask why please?
Nasima Akhter they have a lot of problems and only the dealership works on them. I had a Land Rover years again they charged me $100 to tell me the check engine light was on because the cap didn’t get on right
PYT 77 ahh thank you! That’s so unfortunate
david lopez yes lord
david lopez please don’t My dream down my son wants to buy me one because Know I want 😔 I’m driving a 2020 Chevy ss right now but I want that truck
You deserved 👏❤😌. You always given great advice ..
Even though you didn't mention ford expedition
My is 2007
It's has no power 😕
The engine doesn't start
No headlamp no light
No door power
No dash lights ✨
The key ignition doesn't start
This is very useful video ,cheers !
Well my 2005 cadillac Escalade is good still works today with over 240,000 miles and had it over 13 years
BMW Fan yes they are good but gas hogs, other than that I love them!
@@25-8 yes the gas mileage is bad but looks so cool to drive
My 2005 Escalade also has been a very reliable vehicle!
Forever yours
I am with you on Escalades! They are very durable work horses. My 2002 Escalade has almost 200k on it.
I love your advice.... and your channel. Thank you for all your help.
I had an 08 escalade best suv ever. I never had any problems with it. I only did simple maintenance and got totaled at 206k miles. Never has trans nor engine problems. Interior was super clean no cracks or anything wrong.
We have bought 3 Escalades all used and they’ve been great! We just been upgrading 2003, 2011, 2016 and now the 2021 is going to have a Diesel engine we’re trading up
BMW= Big Money Wasted
Hater. You clearly have never owned one. And, the proof that you're a hater, scotty named FIVE Suvs, yet you singled out bmw. Smfh. 🙄
Mike Lesesne it’s not hate if it’s true
@@MichaelLesesne
Older BMWs were great cars.
Not my 97 318ti, she's bullet proof.
@@ELAxBORATE yet you haven't addressed my point. He named 5 brands. Smdh
Jeep liberty, now there is a pile of junk!
You're not lying.
Jeep went rapidly downhill when Chrysler acquired it. Then Fiat bought Chrysler and the brand fell off a cliff. Anybody remember the old Jeep inline "6"? Talk about bulletproof. Good things CAN happen when automakers mix. But mostly bad things happen.
I have a Ram 2500 and my girlfriend has a jeep liberty, the ram does irritate me sometimes but the jeep has literally never had a major issue. The first thing that I noticed on it which gave me concern is how the bumper is literally plastic which makes me question how long the vehicle will even last
@@colteng9721 everything that isn't a truck has plastic bumpers now. I don't think metal bumpers are even legal on new cars.
Lol rebrand dodge nitro. My father's is giving him fits.
I have a 2003 Escalade EXT and a 2012 Escalade. The only problem I have ever had was my hub bearing on my old one. I do keep it well maintained.
2007 GMC ENVOY SLT 230,900 miles and still running great. Replaced hub assembly and the blower motor for the heat/ac. That's it.
Thanks Buddy, I was about to buy the Jeep Renegade. You saved me a HEADACHE!
I still drive my 2000 F 250 I have 378,000 miles on it. Replaced the seat covers. I tuned up the engine at 250,000 miles and it didn’t need it. It’s still all original. Replaced the belt once. If I have my way, I’ll drive it another 20 years. It pulls a landscape trailer, and a Mobil home on the weekends.
Rock on Freedom 1
I love my Pontiac Vibe!! It's been pretty reliable, other than your normal maintenance. I bought it used. I'm looking to by another one soon as well.
"Carrying all that weight around"... Shows photo of Fat JOE. I love it.
I have a friend that bought a 2008 cadillac escalade with 147k miles that only lasted him 2 months. After that the transmission blew out! $6500 down the drain SMFH!
Wow I bought a Used 01 Suburban more than a Year ago with 177k & it's doin' fine Now 17 thousand miles Later, is the Escalade really so Different?
Thats because morons never service the transmission and then when it hits the used dealers lot or someone is trying to sell it, they do a quick trans flush. NEVER do a trans flush on a GM transmission, it even says not to do it in the manual but if you do it on a high mileage GM you will probably lose the transmission. If you just drop the pan and change the fluid/filter you'll probably make it to 300k+ miles
@@Ascendaeus No, these people are idiots and Scotty's anti GM bias is ridiculous. For example the Aztek didn't leak oil and water from the intake manifold because it was a dry manifold and ironically it was built on the same assembly line as his beloved Toyota.
The trans rebuild cost is normally 1500- 2500. He was a sucker.
I bought a 2007 suburban 150.000 miles had it for 18 months, 8000 in repairs, needless to say I own a ford now
Guess we have been very lucky with our 2011 traverse. Bought it used and now have 167K miles with only a little AC work and routine maintenance.
I remember catching wind of this video shortly after it was published when my mother bought herself a used X5 since she liked how it drove, and as more miles were driven those transmission problems became more spontaneous. The rubber on the door handle bars has been melting off because it gets beamed directly by sunlight, can’t imagine these others
I lovedddd my Aztek!! I drove a 01 from 07-17. She was good to me and I miss her!
I have a 03 escalade with almost 300k miles on it, extremely reliable in my opinion!
Dionicio Gamez my moms 03 Escalade is at 200xxx still runs strong af
@@NaRcOsAtAnIcO98 keep up on the maintenance and you'll get another hundred thousand miles out of it, facts, I live near Chicago and drove mine to New Orleans last year, and it's still strong af, same trans too!
I have owned 5 Escalades and have put over 200k and never had problems just regular maintenance, but what can you expect from Scott he said not to buy a Honda element because it's hard to change a starter what kind of mechanic is he. I agree with all the other vehicles but not with an Escalade
all southwest Escalades are garbage, period. Everyone saying their escaldes run like a “champ.” Just wait... just wait...
@@B_HarTz wait for what? 400k mile mark? of course its gonna have problems eventually. The difference is other cars don't even break 200k
My dad has a 2003 Cadillac Escalade esv, and he beat the crap out of it. I'm talking towing thousands of pounds over the rated limit, running around with only a couple quarts of oil in the pan. Rarely washes it, and just daily drives it. It has over 250,000 miles on it and it still runs. We replaced the transmission once, and the alternator, water pump, and fuel pump a couple of times and that's about it. Did I mention he doesn't change the brakes until he gets tired of hearing the rotors grinding for over a month! This thing was treated like the vehicle it was based on, a pickup truck, its amazing it is still a survivor. The early escalades aren't bad at all.
"We replaced the transmission once, and the alternator, water pump, and fuel pump a couple of times and that's about it."
When you replace the brake lines and the lower body falls off into the yard, you should have a nice vehicle after you run down all the sensors that failed. Just guessing you have SRS, ABS and a check engine lights on along with "service ride control" on because you put work truck shocks on it. Window motors, drivers side lock/window switch, failed heated mirrors, CD's stuck in the dash, rear wiper doesn't work, glove box rattles at any and every speed (even sometimes without moving, just getting in, it'll rattle). POS
That's more than I'd want to deal with. You should get 250000 trouble free miles out of a vehicle though. I've come to expect it with mine and I haven't had to replace an alternator, fuel pump, or transmission since I started buying Toyotas 16 years ago. One cracked radiator at 160k, and regular maintenance other than that, on 4 different vehicles. Knock on wood. If your dad really did all that, especially the constant towing over the limit, then that's held up pretty well I guess. Everyone I know that has a GM vehicle has replaced the fuel pump. I had a 1 ton work truck with an allison transmission that had to be replaced at 50k. It was supposed to be bullet proof. I had a ton of weight on it, but my previous truck had been an overloaded half ton that took 200k with no motor or tranny issues. The half ton felt like it was gonna roll every time I turned lol.
You can’t let GM fuel pumps negotiated low or they fail but escaleds have great engines that people use to make huge power
I really love watching you Scotty because you really come across like you know and believe me I would trust you with my car I had a 94 Suburban that went 680,000 clicks not until it has 700,000 digit to finally die. I now have an 07 Yukon and I hope I picked well. Would love to hear your thoughts on it
I have a relative of mine that has the exact things not to get when getting the Jeep renegade, including the 4 by 4 the 2015 year model. They have had it for 4 years and it’s still going strong
I have 2008 Highlander & 2016 4 Runner ,Best cars I ever owned
No issues on the cvt transmission on the highlander?
Did a Kenny G CD come with the sale???
what suggest you to drive
1. A horse
2. A donkey
3. A bike
4. A roller shoes
5. Two legs
HLE- LED 1994 Toyota celica
6 anything toyota
LX 570
He may make a video and why not to choose any of those 5
Lol
Great information.