Should you buy a Toyota? Are they still reliable?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- Should you buy a Toyota? A Toyota master diagnostic technician explains if Toyota still makes reliable cars or they are riding on their past reputation of reliability.
In this video we're gonna take a closer look at Toyota today. Do they still make reliable cars even though cars have advanced so much and got so complex lately that many wonder if reliability is still a thing with Toyotas.
You hear so many recalls and so many issues that people report on newer models, Should you just stick with buying old Toyotas that were once reliable?
I will share with you my honest opinion working on Toyotas at a dealership for over a decade. I've seen the best and worst of Toyota and I think you should hear the truth.
Toyota has a secret weapon in their arsenal. Kaizen. People hear that and say that but does it really still exist? Does Toyota really apply Kaizen as it's intended? The answer is absolutely! more than you can imagine.
Toyota actually uses Kaizen so well that sometimes it makes things bad. When Toyota listens to the wrong crowd for product feedback. If you've been watching my channel for some time, You know that I have a harsh opinion of car journalists as they seem to always have it for Toyota and always bash their products. There are many car journalists who are very good at what they do, But at the same time many are simply not giving people information that they can use in the real world.
Typical complaints about Toyota are their lack of excitement. But the truth is that's the best part about Toyotas and I wish Toyota would continue to Kaizen that! Toyotas are made to be reliable, Not compromise reliability for excitement. If you want an exciting car, buy a BMW but then your mechanic will also be excited every time it breaks down.
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0:00 Intro
0:51 Did Toyota Quality Drop?
3:34 Are the new models reliable?
6:29 Is their reliability a Myth?
8:43 New cars are overcomplicated?
9:02 Things Toyota doesn't get right - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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...
Is your factory in TJ ?
@@bokdcutie I’m sure from TEXAS. 💪🔥🤙
kaizen is such a good process improvement methodology.
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
That’s good but can’t eliminate the design flaws and engineering mistakes or planned obsolescence they learned from the Germans now
I will always pay more for reliability than technology
Who really needs to drive a smart phone car? That's just more things that can go wrong with the car and more money to keep it up over time.
i will pay more for both
@@musk-eteer9898 My pocket is not as deep as yours so yeah I can only pay for reliability.
@@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.
Couldn’t agree more!!
Unless and until you own a Toyota/Lexus long term, you’ll never truly understand how great of a vehicle they make.
I started my long term journey with ‘20 Tacoma TRD off-road, so far so good 👍
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.
😎
2012 100,000 miles, package 4. Car wouldn’t start in the garage, dead inverter. Towed to dealer, I had done the software TSBs, car fixed for free. 🎉
My 1996 tacoma costs more dollars today than when I bought it. Been driving it since 2001 and never needed towing.
Show me a manufacturer that swaps such parts under warranty after 11 years. VAG won't even warranty your stuff after 2.
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.
And good luck with trying to get Ford or GM to stand behind a truck like that at 140,000 miles. They would laugh you out the door of the stealership. Toyota is not perfect but they stand behind their product and most of the time their stuff (esp more basic cars) tends to be very dependable.
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
@@jkeelsnc Don't need luck, GM and Toyota didn't have trucks rusting in half
@ 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
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.
Reputation speaks loudly than anything else
Except their drivetrains, for the most part, are average.
My last 3 cars have been Toyota. No significant issues since 1997.
@@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.
If only they knew how to make reliable AND attractive vehicles like some others...
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.
Couldn't agree more. So far, Toyota and Honda have been good to me.
Australia got shafted, So many issues Toyo ignored and waited for Class Action law suits
You are negating your own statement as if you keep Toyota being excellent cars how come they are behind other brands. Something illogical
@@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.
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
What year was that Avalon? We have a 2001 Toyota Avalon XLS for sale :) it’s gold too!
camry se 07 here 144k miles. seems like the only way toyotas fail is if they are in an accident.
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
That's why Toyota 4Runners hasn't been redesigned for over a decade. All the Kaizen over the years has made it bulletproof.
Same with the Tundra….👍
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.
@@723lion wrong. It’s the other companies & their customers that are greedy. It’s all the tech junk that causes the problems.
@@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.
@@723lion yeah all turn to shit, but a Toyota after 20 years vs 10 for a GM.
I work at a Assembly plant and a large % of all the employee's all drive toyota's, because we believe in the quality we are delivering to everyone.
Because they get a discount.
@@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? 🤣
@@thetalkingboard Toyota employee discount isn't that much apparently, people can get better prices from dealers sometimes
Toyota is just better. Slightly better than Subaru. Wildly better than BMW+Mercedes.
@@Anomize23 I’ve been to a Ford plant. Have you? About 90% of cars on the lot are Ford/Lincoln.
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!
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 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.
Truth!! Toyotas are vanilla as hell but super reliable.
@@jellyroll5247 does vanilla mean normally last 300k+ miles with minimal maintenance and cheap replacement parts like alternators and starters?
@@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.
@@timothykeith1367 true. A to B transportation at its best.
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.
Join me. I own a 2018 Lexus IS fsport AWD. My sister owns a Toyota Camry. My mom owns a Toyota RAV4. Zero issues we have. Great service department.
You own a Mercedes. If it’s expensive for you then you can’t afford to own one. Why did you buy it in the first place?
Shouldn’t beat your cars 🤣
@@FilmScape4K
I can afford it but I if I am paying premium I expect premium service. You don’t get that anymore from Mercedes.
@@FilmScape4K Sorry did someone ask you for your opinion?
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
seriously? After all the Takata scandal? After the earth dream technology Honda crappy direct injection engine that diluites oil? No WAY!!
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.
Ill take a newer mazda over any honda. Plus mazda and toyta are about to merge.
@@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.
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.
No one can ever accuse AMD of just being a mouthpiece for Toyota. I love his channel for the unbiased information.
Amen
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.
@@JohnDiMartino not to mention the chip shortage
Sorry, but he often is. Not on purpose. He just bought into the cult. He needs to work for a competitor and see it’s not any different.
@@afcgeo882 there’s no competitor that matches Toyota. The closest would be companies that Toyota owns part of like Subaru and Mazda.
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.
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!
Yaris is incredible i leased it through Uber those cars are smaller but great definitely
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.
Nice I have a 16 s plus with a mt. Hopefully will get there 1 day. Can you tell me when you changed clutch/trans oil
@@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.
Same as any other car.
@@afcgeo882 like a Range Rover? No. The manufacturer holds the heavy weight of determining the reliability of vehicles.
@@samiamor3955 true that, make it right and than and only then the rest is up to the owners.
@@samiamor3955 What does RR have to do with this? It’s not even a manufacturer! Go learn something about cars, then come back.
@@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
Kaizen is a big deal and you knowing about it says so much about your respect for the brand. You are a genuine Toyota guy. I love it!
This is good to know. Bought a 2021 Camry a month ago. Never owned a Toyota before. Glad I came across this video.
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 agree. I had a 2005 Mini Cooper S. It was exciting to drive. Was a money pit and I maintained it till it had 251,000 miles.
@@tward6630 Nice bro i drove a mini cooper s once and it's fast, it feels like a go kart and i really like it :D
I’ve owned 5 Toyota’s in my life, and have loved every one of them, great to see toyota has improved on the looks of it’s cars in recent times
True. And they still haven't lost their magic in dependability. And it really is magic. You know some car makers are legendary for different qualities. For instance, Porsche is famous for the handling and performance of their cars. Why can't people Appreciate Toyota just as much for its magical quality of unrelenting dependability? Their magic is not in the latest gadgets and perfect sports car handling. Their legend should lie in their unmitigated and uncompromising reliability and engineering (both Toyota and Lexus).
@@jkeelsnc to be fair..porsche better have good handling if i am paying a mansion for one. lol
The looks are AWFUL...... WHALE SHARK MOUTHS on the front
The only thing more boring than owning 5 Toyota is owning 5 Lexus es es es lol
Relentlessly Reliable! That's what I love about my Toyotas!
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.
interesting story. Good luck getting GM or Ford to do something like this. The Toyota 22R is just about the most bullet proof engine they ever made.
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.
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.👍👍👍
You’re really a man of integrity. You’re really a big fan of Toyota, and yet you’re willing to admit , when thing went wrong .
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 “
@@omaralkayal7598
Bingo 😂
The world is absolutely a better place when we all help each other. Thank you for the helpful and informative content Carcarenut.
I will always remember that red Toyota pick up that TopGear tried to kill. If all there cars are like that they are worth buying.
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
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.
My 2018 Corolla le is great. I can’t haul dirt though and I can’t afford a tundra.
I myself am an aviation tech. Have been for 29 years. I guess that’s why I follow what the manufacturer recommends lol.
@@jamesg6792 yes if you take care of the car it will take care of you.
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"
@M. L. no. It’s just another Chinese car now.
Love that quote. Thank you!
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 😀😀😀😀😀
Always change Transmission fluid even though Toyota says it’s not necessary
Every 35k
100 000 kms
Yep i have a full fluid exchange in my 2011 camry every 30,000 miles
I learn something every time I listen to this man. As a Toyota owner, I'm happy he has this channel.
Toyota & Lexus ... Best car brand in the world.
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
@@lordjaashin I agree.
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!!!
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!
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.
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.
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.
i like their slow pace on introductions. they still have e brake cables. how cool is that?
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!!!.
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.
What a blessing that is, God bless you
@@guidedbygreen1480 probably one of the greatest moments of my life !
Thank you for your thoughtful kind words
How’s the 18 running now ?
I've owned Toyota's since 2009. All I care about is safety and reliability.
Safety is paramount, which is why i'm saving up to buy a Tesla. Safest cars on the road.
@ gas cars don’t catch fire or just don’t make the news when they do?
@@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.
Matty BOY...IM LMFAO @ YOU kiddo
@ dad?
Honest, safe, and practical advice like this one is always appreciated.
These are literally the exact questions I was curious about and wondering....you managed to hit them all. Great video.
I appreciate your expert help. I have been trying to decide between the ultrareliable 2015-2017 or the 2018 up Camry. I could afford either. I have watched your videos on these topics and they have been very helpful. So thanks, brother.
I'd take the 15-17 anyday.
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.
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.
I could care less if its "conservative". However, I do like a car to start and run every time and go on long, long trips and take me to work everyday without any fuss. This is where Toyota is still King and what is why I like them. As for Chrysler I am not the least bit surprised. Personally, I don't care about what other people say or think about the car I drive. "Conservative, Stuffy, Old Fashioned, Behind the Times, Stodgy". The spring in my middle finger is still strong if anyone wants to really give a hard time about it. To heck with em.
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.
"Little 3.3 litre" hahaha anywhere else thats a huge engine
Thanks AMD for doing what you do! You're a valuable voice.
Thanks for your honesty and labor doing this video.
I’ve owned many Toyotas over the years and they’ve all been good as far as reliability is concerned. Reliability is the number one issue for me when buying a new vehicle.
Same here. If I have to spend that much money on a car it better work every single time (with maintenance).
@@jkeelsnc damn right.
Our Camry is great!
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..
Another great video from the Grand Master. 👍👍
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.
I received one recall notice on my 2004 4Runner for... floor carpet. Yeah... like I would let stealership near my truck...
Thank you so much for this truly good video and for iluminate our minds! Keep up the good work your the best!
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!
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.
My 05 Camry is a manual and it's always fun even though it's got 240,000 miles it still redlines to 6,000 no problem...
@@agrisimfarming The Supra is a BMW, no?
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. 👌👏
My wife always gives me a near heart attack when wants a new car that's not toyota!
You can always divorce her .....at least you won't die of a heart attack
@@mrgarrison3516 🤣
Excellent vid Sir, and thank you very much for this. You did comment very reasonably and logically keeping all parties' points of view. I used 2 toyota sedans in ME and they were not bad, and their maintenance was affordable from a common man's perspective. In the ME, toyota is a favorite brand. As you rightly put it, Camry and Corollas were very popular and even used cards were in great demand and fetched good value, and resale was never a problem. Looking forward to more vids from you. Thanks.
They better still be reliable! I just broke the bank buying a new Toyota!
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
@@chrismayher617 Not e-cvt?
I have a 15 corolla 300k miles no major problems. Just stay on top of maintenance. You did the right choice
@@chrisE815 No it’s just their regular cvt.The e-cvt is a different design that’s proven reliable in those priuses 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
We really appreciate your expertise and honesty !!!
Great vídeo! I own a 2006 Toyota Corolla since new. Today with 209k on it! And still drives strong and smooth. I just love it. It is a great great car.
I’d buy a RAV4 any day and wouldn’t touch a Ford Escape with a 10 foot pole
AS YOU SHOULD!!! Never touch the ford for the love of God, please!
henry ford was penpals with hitler. im never buying a ford. lol
I think escape from 08-13 were good models. Probably not on same level as rav4 reliability but still if you like the design then no harm in buying those. But ford use too much cheap materials for interiers so id never buy them.
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.
You’re the ultimate Subject Matter Expert that we all need. Another gr8 video!
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.
Agree with everything you said, just subscribed to your channel. Keep it up, is Toyota owners appreciate you. 👍🏽👊🏽
Priest to Car Care Nut on his wedding day: Do you take her to be your wedded wife?
Car Care Nut: YES AND NO.
😂😂😂
Last year, it was "no."
This year, it's "yes" because she's older & wiser.
HAHAHAHA
AMD is a bible believing Christian so priests don't apply lol!
@@TigerKittay which Bible? I'm not Christian but I know there are many MANY bibles.
Great video as always. Thank you. Toyota should actually review their dealerships especially the service departments. I’m talking about the Northern Va area as they are notorious for being dishonest to customers. I’ve had to call corporate to have them step in and yes they are responsive and seem to care about the customer experience.
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!
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"
Another well done video AMD! Just one small comment. Second syllable of “Kai-zen” is pronounced with a short “e” like in “zen” meditation, not “Zeen”.
wtf are we talking about AMD ryzen or something
Outstanding video !
Honest and direct.
Toyota’s are proven to be the most reliable vehicles on the road.Period.
True.
This channel is very underrated
Nice videos man!!
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.
Hi, I am wondering if you have done any transmission oil changes?
I love maintaining my cars. I almost look for the next thing to give some TLC. You make very good points here.
Delightful rant to accompany my coffee 1st thing at 6:30am on a Sunday morning here in Australia 😆
Been Toyota mechanic between 1995 and 2001 and from there on Toyota Forklift tech. You really hit the nail on the head.
I used to own an '08 Solara with the V6, and I'm considering getting a late model V6 Camry with the 2gr, I made sure I avoided the old 2.4L like the plague, a lot of people don't really know about that to this day. This was a great video though.
I used Toyota Yaris for 6.5 years. In that time apart from oil changes (&wiper blades) not any major maintenance issue ever raised.
I had a Yaris too. Owned it over 8 years and just routine maintenance. Great cars.
Yaris higher quality car vs the corolla
I have a 2015 MT Yaris and will keep it until it dies. 😊 It is so under rated.
Same here. I drove a 2007 Yaris for about 80,000 miles which is nothing on a Toyota anytway (it had 120,000 when I sold it). That car was just excellent. Aside from the car I have now (Camry) it is the best car I've ever owned. Absolutely superb. The clutch was still good. The only thing it needed was new brakes up front. Keep in mind that the brakes lasted 120,000 miles and were the original pads and rotors from the factory!
I have a 2004 Scion Ka (same thing) with 220,000 miles. Water pump @80k and an ignition coil three years ago. That's it.
Reliability trumps everything else.
And Toyota/Lexus reliability speaks for itself!!
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.
Then go ride a horse and cart
@@bryans2790 sorry but horse won’t last as long as a Toyota
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.
Another great video. 👍 Thanks for posting.
I’m picking up a new 2022 Tundra. Thank you for this video. I feel more confident with its reliability. As a subscriber, I enjoy and benefit from your videos. Thank you.
I love ❤️ TOYOTA/LEXUS!!! I will never buy a different brand!!! #Toyota4life
boring and dated
@@kristians2704 And extremely reliable and high resale value!
@@r.m.s.605 🥱🥱🥱
Maybe a Honda
I hope I don't have to. They are simply excellent for what they do best which is reliability of the highest order. They should be legendary just for that. Its not a small thing no matter what the Mercedes and BMW trolls tell you.
I can't agree more. Facts from the expert. Listen to this and take care of your car.
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 hope you say yes, because at first I used to not like Toyota as much, but as soon as I test drove the 2020 Camry se, I fell in love.
" hey Toyota, we just want quality build, decent mpg and of coarse... RELIABILITY" 💪
Forget all the bells and whistles, give us our money's worth. There, I spoke AMD! 😎👍
Smart Approach to car manufacturing. Too bad GM, Ford, and Chrsyler were too dumb to adopt this approach. Maybe they wouldn't be the rolling piles of scrap metal they are rolling off the factory floor.
My neighbor, very conservative, retired Military and all that jazz; buys Toyota's and Honda's because he wants hi moneys worth LOL. Guess he's "all about American made" up to a point LOL.
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!!!
Yes. That's what keeps us coming back.
I just got a 2022 Toyota Highlander Platinum! It’s amazing to see how much technology is packed into this vehicle. Planning to do the first oil change at 5,000 miles.
Really you make great videos, we appreciate that !
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!
If you were able to keep your Chevy for 16 years with proper maintenance and you do the same with your Tacome...it should last you a lifetime. 👍😁
@@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 got a used tundra I hope the same
Another wonderful video and nice hair style !!!
👍 I own now a 2017 Corolla SE and a 1990 Corolla with 250,000 miles. My first car was a 1987 Corolla FX. I love my Toyotas and will ALWAYS own TOYOTA'S. Thx for your amazing videos
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.
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
Your first oil change? I've seen Toyota cars go 100k without an oil change. I wouldn't do that, 5k or 6 months for my oil changes.
@@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
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 know someone who blew up Two different Toyotas within less than 2 years because they didn't change the oil. The amazing thing is that both cars actually lasted to quite high mileage before they gave up the ghost. The lesson is still apparent though. Oil changes are not a scam. :)
Maintaining is key ! Totally agree. Great honest video.
I just purchased a 2019 Tundra Platinum and I love it...Looking forward to many years with her...