6 used cars you SHOULD BUY according to the 20+ years of CAR WIZARD mechanic experience!
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- After working on cars for over 20 years the CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ has found six used cars you SHOULD BUY!
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Big wheels don’t do too well above 100,000 miles. I was the youngest of 9 so I am familiar with high mileage big wheels. Used to bring it to the shop weekly: blown out wheels, snapped pedals, twisted up forks, brittle plastic from sun fade, you name it. Overall worth it for the exhilaration they provide but they really are more like Hoovie’s new used M5 than a newer Toyota
3WD or 2WD
Big wheel trikes don't have solid tires, they have 'blow-mold' hollow plastic wheels. A common issue is that by using your feet on the pedals to 'lock' the front wheel and skid. This quickly wears a flat spot on the wheel, eventually grinding the wheel all the way through. Not exactly a great, reliable vehicle.
@@bobflinn7529 yes, I remember doing that. Almost no weight on that front wheel; so it spun a lot.
@@drsudo5135 1WD
@@bobflinn7529 I had a friend that did that, skidded right through the tire.
2:00 2012-2017 Toyota Camry
4:55 1999-2005 Buick LeSabre
7:13 Toyota Prius (hoovie approved!)
10:20 2005-2014 Ford Mustang
13:26 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille
17:24 1997-2003 E46 BMW 3 series
Thank you
Thanks
Kudos to you.
E46 has subframe issues which can be very expensive to fix.
@@damilolaakanni - Oh yes! My cousin found out the hard way!
Finally, someone mentioned my car!!!!! I bought a 2002 Buick Park Avenue 6 years ago with 198,000 miles for $1,500. Now, it has 270,000 miles and purrs like a kitten. I've spent about $2,000 on repairs in that time. Great mileage, great reliability, and GREAAAAAAT ride. Love it.
I have seen those cars go forever. I am going to get one here as soon as I find my own choice. Everybody I know who has one will claim that any problems it has heals themselves. Change the oil, every 200 thousand changes the belts. The car will get better with time until it is worth far more than you paid. I am considering if I can find it getting a 1970 Grand Marquis which appaerntly was designed by the people who made the park avenue. Both are quiet as a library and smooth as whipped cream.
My folks had an early 90s or late 80s park avenue.
They bought it new & got just over 400k out of it
I am laughing so hard when he’s talking about the BMW! Also I can listen to Mr Wizard talk all day! His voice is so calm and soothing & I actually learn a lot! As a girl my Dad always taught me how to do things bc he wanted me to be self sufficient. So I love learning from Mr Wizard!
same i was loling ,i was looking for a bmw to send straight to hell andI think im going with the e46
He has a bit of therapist tone. "What I hear you saying is..."
Six cars you should buy according to Wizard: 2012-2017 Toyota Camry, 1999-2005 Buick LeSabre, Toyota Prius, 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2000-2005 Cadillac Seville (if you can fix it yourself), 1997-2003 BMW E-3
*used
It goes without saying, they're going to be used.
If you didn't watch the whole video, caution on the BMW E-3. Do NOT maintain the BMW. Don't pay attention to the warning lights. When it dies, throw it in the garbage and spend $1500 on another one.
Thank You Jeff!!!
@@michaelblacktree Bullshit! I buy brand new used cars all the time! You can't say you never got a car that was 5 to 10 years old and told your buddies, "Hey check out my new car!"
Lmao! "You're not going to maintain it either". Wizard, you are TOO funny!
My 330ci is cherry. 200k miles, m3 interior (it's on its 3rd interior), nice classy csl style wheels and perfect original paint. I've replaced the entire drive train with a 30k mile one out of a wrecked one that I pulled out myself. I love the car, dont know why people dont maintain them as they are very classy and fun.
BLOW them up and wreck them to get them off the road. One less I have to deal with.
@@mattbrawner7888 NICE!
@@WhittyPics Mine is reliable. I drive it daily, have put 100k miles on it in since I owned it. I came across the low mileage drivetrain, mine didn't go out. I sold it for what I paid for it. Really, as long as you maintain the cooling system, you don't have much to worry about on 2001-2005 models.
the previous owner of my 2002 bmw 530i (e39) bought it at 100k miles for $10,000 and also spent $10,000 maintaining it for the life of 5yr loan. I sold it past 200k+ miles for the price I bought it, the car flipper that bought it put in new tires and detailed the car and sold it in market place +$2000 for what he bought it. If I have space on my driveway I could have still kept it. They really last if maintained $$$$
My oldest son wanted a cool car when he was 16. He worked summer jobs for a few years and earned about $4000. When he was ready to buy I asked him how much he had. He said $300 so we looked for a $300 car in 1980. He found a 1971 Chevy Vega GT. It wasn't badly rusted and the paint looked good. It ran well with a clutch 4 speed and a full set of gauges in the plastic mahogany dashboard. He loved it and drove it hard for a year, learning to replace head gaskets in few hours until it used as many quarts of oil as gallons of gas. I said it needs another engine. No use trying to rebuild that one. We looked around and found another GT badly rusted for $100. We pulled the engine on a big branch of the old maple tree and did the swap the next day. He ran it for another two years until it was so rusted it looked like it would break in half. He couldn't drive it to the junk yard, he was so sad for the car he loved. I took it there and I was sad too.
Yyyyyyyyy
Those times are gone most places. I miss them. The "modern" world doesn't know what it's missing.
Awesome car story!
Great story, R.I.P. VEGA GT ❤️❤️❤️
Haha,I too purchased a rusty Vega for $100.00 years ago. Drove it for about a year and sold it for what I paid. In that year it never let me down and everything worked including the AC!
Totally agree with the Mustang. Just got an '07 with 44,000 miles for my daughter and every time I drive it I think this is a great car. Feels good, drives great and is really fun. Of course, it does help that it is a convertible.
The Mustang is great, but there is actually two different V6 engines and two different V8 engines in that range (still all the S197 chassis). I would pass on the earlier 4.0 L Cologne V6 - its just not a great engine. The newer 3.7 L Cyclone V6 is much better. The V6 models get a taller rear end for better fuel economy at the expense of acceleration. The real gem is the 5.0 L Coyote V8 engine (400+ HP) in the 2011- 2014 model years. (2004 - 2010 Mustang GTs had the 4.6 L 3 valve.) The 4.6 L v8 is fine, but like Wizard said, probably not that much better than the V6, especially for the money. But if the Coyote V8 is in the budget - DEFINITELY get that one.
I'm not especially enthusiastic about the live axle, personally, but the V6 is certainly better than an Ecoboost that's thirsty for its own coolant.
Describing the prius as a rock that you just find on the ground is perfect.
because they're beloved of looters at a blm riot? ; D
@@jacobl6714 Bruh
*Prius enters the frame*
like a rock...
oooooooo like a rock
"Welcome to the Wizards yacht" - man that made me smile! No TH-camr I subscribe to deserves to chill out on his yacht more than the Wizard and his family.
I’m glad he likes it but Man, boats are so expensive to own!
@@boogitybear2283 probably a hell of a lot less expensive when you do all the work yourself.
2006 to 2011 lincoln town car/mercury grand marquis/crown vic in 2006 they got the 4r75 transmissions that go forever and they had the good engines for a while before that so 2006 to 2011s have the good engine and transmissions theyre for sale all the time with 500,000 miles.
Got a e46 3 series for scrap price and fixed it myself, huge value, drives amazing, you are spot on about them, “nobody maintains them so they’re dirt cheap”
Was watching this with my significant other in the room. She bursted out laughing when you started talking about the 3-series because i own a 2004 e46. I do maintain mine, i bought it so cheap because it had a laundry list of issues. Fixed them and this car has given me 45,000 miles so far. I plan on giving it to the kid if it doesn't blow up by then. 👍
I love the Used car sessions "You should and shouldn't buy" Keep them comming!
Totally agree. Love the way Car Wizard educates us. The advice is pure gold.
I imagine car sales people yelling at this video...
Mini Vans would be a great one for him to do.
@@boogitybear2283 Agreed
How bout putting the Buick 3800 into the deville?
Want another yacht? Haha, I have a 32 foot bayliner express cruiser that needs a new home. It's a project, right up your alley!!
If hoovie buys another bmw wizard will get a big pay day and may buy another yacht
I think he found out boating season is short. Buy something you can use now
This channel is such a gem! No nonsensical drag races like we see in many of car youtubers channels with millions of subscribers.
On top of that, here lies an actual car wizard, fixing cars for more than 20 years! (Not an automotive industry lapdog like most youtubers out there.)
I sold my '01 e46 to my mechanic after an 8-year relationship. I was ready to be done; he was OK to keep working on it forever. Still looked, drove and COST me like new.
Wow same I had an 01 325xi for about 5 years and it was the saddest relationship I've ever been in. More like a tragic love story 🤣 I still think about her.
Obviously the Wizard didn't drive his big wheel hard! I wore out several of them, flat spotted front wheels until they wore through from sliding, and even the rear wheels too. We even broke the frame from riding on it like a scooter. It was fun!
My son wore the wheels out on 2.Quickly moved on to bicycles.
@@Grunt49 yeah, I even though about trying to put on a bicycle wheel up front and wagon wheels out back after my younger sister's one got worn out. I was a 10 yr old kid with ideas, but no way to really make them work. Later on I found out they made ones like that, but for a lot more $$$.
Especially when you tried to find out how many kids could ride on it at once. The back had a convenient step
My wheels split down center
When wizard was a kid the big wheel had asbestos. 80's kids had plastic wheels
I love that the Wiz always rips on gmc acadia, it is well deserved lol
It’s his signature move at this point. He should continue to milk it for all it’s worth.
E46 330ci was the funnest car I've ever owned. I regretted selling the first so I bought another. I did a bunch of track days with them. They were cheap to buy and easy to keep alive. I swear it ran better after I beat on it.
This is a great concept. I'm not even buying cars right now but this was super informative, fun to watch, and relaxing. Another one from the Wizards!
same here
Love my Camry. It's made me lifetime loyal to the brand. At present, 112,000 miles on a 2014 and I haven't had to put a dime in it outside of general maintenance. Oil changes, brakes, and tires. Runs great. Drives great. Plan on driving the wheels off of it.
i have a 2014 camry xle Hybrid and it is my favorite car EVER oil change tire swap and of course windshield washer fluid and ocational wiperblades i think thats it and i have 125,000 i like it so much i got rid of my 2013 ford edge AND i bought a 2020 Tacoma 👍
I’ve owned 3 different Camrys and they sold me on the brand, I currently own a 2000 2.2 and aside from brakes and oil it’s been indestructible 🙂
Same with my 08 Sequoia. It is awesome
2012 4cyl Camry here. Bought it four and a half years ago with 53,000, just hit 100k. I know it's still young, but no issues at all except for that variable valve timing rattle which I'm getting the parts to fix. Love the car, drives nice, great ac, the works. Starts every time you turn the key.
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Love these Wizards lists buy/not to buy, there's so good explanations and reasons why to buy or not to buy, really informative videos 👍
Yea just like Scott Kilmer he isn't chaotic and he doesn't ramble around and yell saying everything that isn't Honda or Toyota Is junk and yelling about the good old days when things were made better.
@@eugene44569 I mean, is he wrong though? No.
@@tynewlin uh, yes. No Panther chassis of any kind mentioned? The modern era's automotive equivalent to a Sherman tank. The Northstar, seriously??? One of the most stupendously cramped & difficult to access engine bays ever conceived, complete with a starter that you have to remove the intake for access. And the 4.0 SOHC over the 4.6? When 4.0 SOHC chains fail, it's an engine-out repair or at least a down & dirty trans-out repair. Do you know how many Explorers met an early demise because of that insane chain setup?
Nope, Captain lost his credibility on this one. Even the LeSabre is a FWD nightmare to change the trans on when the time comes, done correctly a subframe drop. When I think of cars to recommend, I think of something the average schmo w/o a lift could do in the driveway. Transverse is the devil's work!
@@acemobile9806 What does any of that have to do with Scotty's rants? I'm incredibly confused by your rebuttal. Maybe it'll start to make sense after I finish this L.
They’re the best! If I was close enough to Newton, Kansas, he would be my go to Car Repair!
Our 2011 chevy impala had 12 miles on it new now has 198k miles on it, runs good quite motor with regular oil changes, uses a little oil, has small leak, and a few repairs that were still cheaper than a new car payment and full coverage insurance.
I listened to multiple car experts on TH-cam however you are my favorite so easy to understand your knowledge is outstanding and you so calm thank you both.
My ma drives the mentioned Buick LeSabre, makes me realize how every modern car has given up on comfort for performance
I love my 03 lesabre. Old school, old man sedan luxury at its finest. And with the limited celebration edition package and chrome wheels, a very good looking car. Smooth ride and with the 3800 motor, extremely dependable, but if something does break, it's cheap and easy to fix yourself with limited auto knowledge.
Love my 2004 LeSabre !!! So dependable and looks good!
Yes I totally endorse buying a 22 year old car for a daily driver. Then again, we go to KFC for wedding anniversaries.
@@rogercvc6768 Classy folks! Lol
@@rogercvc6768 You total Wild Man! I get a large bag of potato chips to celebrate.
2006 to 2011 lincoln town car/mercury grand marquis/crown vic in 2006 they got the 4r75 transmissions that go forever and they had the good engines for a while before that so 2006 to 2011s have the good engine and transmissions theyre for sale all the time with 500,000 miles. The lesabres have transmissions problems
Thank you for the relaxed pace of your delivery. It is refreshing
My first car as a kid was a 69 Buick Wildcat with a 430 ci motor. I would get $10 worth of gas, that they would fill it for you & check oil, and get over 3/4 tank. A year later bought a 63 300SE Mercedes for $900. Loved that car! Only problem I had was the air suspension. Had to replace both rear air bags and the leveling valve and did it myself. I kept that car until 2008.
My 2001 Buick LeSabre with 54k miles is so awesome. 30mpg plus on highway, quiet, smooth. Easy to work on. Replaced the coolant elbows and intake gaskets and this car will make it 300K plus easy. No s***** turbochargers or b******* to deal with. Love this car. Great choice and also a great observation by the Car Wizard!
07 camry here but if anything would happen to it woud buy a 3.8 as well.
I had a 2001 and 2005 Buick LeSabre and bought them at 115,000 miles and sold them 3-4 years later at 200,000 miles with the 3.8L. They got 26-28 mpg. Best cars I ever owned. The only money I ever stuck into them was one needed a front wheel bearing that only cost me $73 on e-bay for the parts and the other needed a new blower motor for $100 at O-reilly auto parts store.
Sounds like a great deal!
A 3,8 is one of the best motors GM ever made.
car wizard is so spot on about these choices. I also had a 97 Olds 88 with the 3.8L engine. Yes, it's absolutely bullet proof. You could drive to hell and back in that thing. I had about 280k miles when I bought it. I sold it to a coworker with about 380k. It was still pretty much fine except my ghetto Mcgyver upgrades to it.
It doesnt fit everyones needs and it super niche, but id love to hear what the wizard has to say about the mazda miata. Its so simple and easy to work on people that aren’t mechanics can fix them. They are super reliable, even when my friend had an issue with his it still ran and turned out he only was running on two cylinders. Imagine two pistons driving your entire car. Its not for everyone but its really a gem of a car and super cheap, even at the inflated prices we see now.
I love how Wizard plays devil's advocate by reccomending a 20 year old BMW that has not been maintained 😂
Much better than a three year old BMW which has also not been maintain
"Just blow it up" hahaha
@@redbull8536 no need; they are self blowing up
@@kevinbarry71 i was quoting what car wizard said lol
Those of us that collect bmw's that maintain the hell out of them dont quite see the humor is laughing at destroying as many cores and parts as possible.
My wife has a 2012 Camry SE, had 23,000 miles on it when she got it, has 124,000 now, not a single mechanical issue so far, has the 2.5 4cyl engine, it has more zip than expected, she loves it, I had it detailed two months ago and she loves it like the day it was bought and looks, runs and drives like new still.
Good thing it wasn't a slightly older one. The previous gen had bad oil burning problems to the point someone on r/cars yesterday asked a question wondering if he needs to do oil changes on his 2009 Camry, because he goes through two 5 quart bottles of oil every 4000 miles.
My father in law has a 2001 Camry he’s owned since new. 450k miles and still running. He uses it driving about 200 miles to work and back every day.
i had 2011 with the 2.5 and out 293K on it in 3years... nothing but oil changes and a water pump
@@laurat1129 It's a legit issue, only effects the 2.4 (2AZFE) which came in a bunch of other cars. The lubrication holes on the pistons in some of them (not all) were too small in diameter resulting in poor lubrication of the oil control rings and thus start consuming oil over time. The revised engine (2ARFE) 2.5 in 2012+ don't have this issue.
The 2.5 has more power then she expected lol. Did she ride a lawnmore everywhere before that like the waterboy
Hello friend. Love your videos, only recently started watching them and subscribed.
Recently I was shopping around with private sellers for a truck, and met with a guy with an immediate late-2000s F150 at a deep discount. I saw it had the 5.4L 3V and your videos instantly came to mind. I would have bought it if I didn’t remember your serious advice.
Big thanks from a new viewer, you are the man and I love your content
I am still driving my 2004 Camry LE -4 cyl. 240,000 miles and counting. It has been a great car and regularly maintained. Has no timing belt to replace. Starting to rust a little in the wheel wells. Has been kept inside a garage most of the time. Wife drives the 2015 Toyota RAV-4 Limited. From Minnesota, she likes the heated seats. 70,000 miles now. Took it to the Grand Canyon last year and it had plenty of pep in the high altitude roads.
07 camry se 142k. i have been puting in repair recently - bearings, fuel pump, coils. no car is perfect but engine and tranny are rock solid. oh need lower control arms as well.
I love my 2001 Buick Park Avenue, for me I plan on driving it right down to the ground
wizard slays me with unintended comedy. "toyota... it's like a rock." that's chevy's slogan. "well, they're not living up to it, so toyota has it now."
Oh Chevy lives up to their Like A Rock slogan. Because rocks dont move unless they are being hauled in the bed of a Toyota
'What a crock' fits very well in place of 'Like a Rock' in that song/slogan followed by 'It's as bad as it could be!' 'What a crock'
A step nicer the Camry but very reliable is the Toyota Avalon. Very comfortable and with the v6 you can get 24 around town and 35 on the highway. I had a 2008.
And the 2007-2012 lexus Es350
I will say it's rather amazing how the Avalon gets looked over so much
Not many Avalon around
Thank you, Wizard! Love the channel… please keep the content coming!
My K20 8th gen Civic Si and 93 Miata have been the most reliable cars i've ever had too. Few other good ones to add.
Loved my 8th gen truly a stout motor
This guy doesn’t seem to like Honda which is one of the most reliable cars ever built
Yup. Bought a 98 Civic Ex back in 2004 after some kids stole it from some kid, stripped out the interior, stereo, seats, etc. But, I bought it for a song, restored the interior, and that civic with the upgraded high flow exhaust, ran like a top, sometimes like a raped ape, and never ever did it give me one lick a trouble. Drove from Central Cal to L.A. once a week and was my daily driver for almost two years before I made the stupid mistake of buying a Dodge 1500 pickup that lost it's transmission in just 24 months, lol. Yup, Honda Civic: Pound for pound, the best car I've bought in 30 years friends. - Peace! \\//
Now thats a name that I haven't seen in a long time. I watched your vlogs when it was just the ZX-6R
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I'm not to sure about the Cadillac, but I sure would include a Ford Crown Vic or Mercury Marquis or a Lincoln Town Car all are rwd. Mine has 419000 miles same drive train and still running great. For something more fun & sporty it is hard to beat a Mazda Miata...
Why buy a Caddy with Northstar when you can get a Town Car.
Lol I had the front wheel drive v8 Northstar I loved it but no gas mileage
For a really reliable Caddy you have to go back to the good old 472, 500 and 425 all with a TH400. Those combos are absolutely bullet proof! I agree with you 100% for the Panther body platform, I have 3 Grandmas and a Crown Vic, they are hands down THE BEST used cars you can buy.
Good luck finding an affordable Miata anymore
@@Moto_Medics you are correct, they have definitely gone up...🤔
Yacht is GORGEOUS, NEVER give it up. Love youre guys work. Thank you for the honesty.
4.6l Mercury Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria should be on the list! We had an 03 “Grand-Ma Quis” and lived that thing. Super cheap to swap out the rear air bags when they leak(which they will!). 3.23 gearing- 80mph cloud on the highway!
i agree.
Yeah, those CrownVic type cars are tanks! No wonder cops had been using those for years!
Wizard, I bought a brand new 2021 Camry with the 4 cyl and it has 202hp. It goes good enough for everything but a dragstrip. I'm happy with it and I get 40+mpg on long hwy cruises.
Have you test driven the V6 Camry? I think the V6 has some fun factor added!
@@kimdavis5631 It would have been nice, but at an added $5,500 I passed.
With the electric/ hybrid cars coming on line, my guess is this latest series of Camry will go down as the best gasoline powered cars built. Love mine, really notice riding / driving other cars how they come up short on the driving experience and the unbelievable fuel mileage!
Wow, 200 hp from a 4-cylinder! It seems like just yesterday when you needed a V8 engine for that. In the Malaise Era, there were V8s putting out as little as 120 hp.
@@jasonhsu4711 Many also say that V8 sound with low hp is better than 4 cy boring high hp appliances.
I have been driving used Lexus cars for the past 20 years. They are relatively inexpensive, luxurious and very reliable. They are just a Toyota in a Tux.
Enter jo bidin...
What's diving a Lexus got to do with that sfi smh
I agree. Everything Toyota brings to the table with nicer trim etc. Good value in the luxury market.
We have a '12 Focus with a manual.
189k, and it gets 36 mpg combined.
It replaced an Escort ZX2.
The ZX2 would go anywhere that it wasn't plowing, with those skinny tires.
The Focus is a four door, and almost as fun to drive as the Escort.
I loved our 2001 Toyota Echo. It had about 300k miles on it when I sold it and I drove it across the USA a couple times from Oregon to Baltimore and drove it over in Europe for a few years. We sold that and bought a used 2009 Toyota Yarid. It had 90k miles on it and paid $5k for it. Bought it from an Oympic Pole Vaulter that was from Greece but training in the USA. Still have that car and it had about 200k miles on it.
Car I've been looking to get is a 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon.
I have an 03 Avalon . Inside is the same as a Lexus gs300. Very comfy and love the car
I got a 2001. It's so smooth to drive.
Driving a 98 while listening to this
I enjoy driving around in my yacht too wizard, it's my 98' Mercury Grand Marquee. Not too great mileage, but it's a tank for safety. I got sideswiped by a Toyota Tundra, so now it's a 3 door, but this car still runs great and probably saved my life.
the BMW recommendation had me chuckling too, I'm really enjoying your reasoning here, treat it like the sh*t box it is and just drive it until it blows and junk it. I had an old Sunfire/Cavalier that was the same way, guess it won't hurt to get these off the road too
I remember the DeVille had a night vision option on four model years. The sensor was in the Cadillac emblem in the front
thats how Wizards can afford yachts - fixing other people’s (tyler) unreliable cars
Hey, give the guy credit. It's not like he's buying new yachts. I think he said that yacht was a 1974.
Just remember boats are holes in the water you throw money into. Did you know the 2 best days of a mans life is???🤔 , First the day he buys his boat😀, The second day is when he sells his boat to someone else😀😀👍
@@MrMopar413 Idk man, I LOVE boating. Been doing it for years, just got a new 22 Foot Bayliner Center Console, Been full sending it off the coast for a few weeks. I LOVE boating. Always have, its so much fun
@@TheMrLebaron my family kinda driven by my mom to get my dad into some hobbies I guess our first boat was a 16 Ft fiberform around 1968 then my dad on his travels in the wholesale farm machinery business spotted a 28foot fairliner wood cabin cruiser that was originally a fishing boat with a Bumb motor in it. Well he purchased it for 1,500.00 dollars and had it trucked from Winchester bay , Oregon to Portland, Or. We spent one hole summer fixing everything, painting and varnishing and installed a new motor then had it for 30 years. I sold it after his passing because I just didn’t have the time for it, to many items on my plate. In that time we went through all of the Power Squadron boating classes then my dad somehow got interested in the Cost Guard Auxiliary then we got involved in that. So I’ve done it all and I also worked on the river with some tugboat companies for awhile. I love boating too, especially wood boats but the cost and upkeep, the pullouts for painting , haul surveys, insurance etc then morage costs went sky high. So that ended the boating hobby . We used to boat year round and some of the best boating was in the fall and winter months.
David has an old old cheap boat. He has never been near a yacht
Wizard I personally want to add Ford Crown Victoria to the list. I am currently driving the police interceptor. The maintenance I done to it is fluid changes, spark plugs, filters. No issues had since. I know you did do not buy list for this, but if it has solid record of the maintenance, it'll last forever =]
I guess he didn't mention it because he already did with another video, plus he has another video on the 4.6 L V8 2V. Plus he did own a panther not too long ago
Watch out for the Intake Manifold. I have an 08 and that was the only pain I got out of it. Works like a dream and smooth.
I had a 96 Crown Vic and that car got 30 miles to the gallon on the highway was bulletproof!!!
Hi Wiz and Mrs Wiz, I own two Holden Commodores here in New Zealand- both 2002 with the 3.8 L(Buick) engine (rebadged in Australia as Holden GM) and the S Pack sport additions.
Still go like the clappers.
My Utility has 443,000 kms on the clock, the sedan 240,000 . Yes ,things break and wear out, but they are terrific vehicles and easy to maintain, as long as oil changes and filters are maintained.
Love your show
The Prius is an excellent choice. Zippy, reliable, and great on fuel. You can get around 60+ mpg in a Prius if you drive it economically.. 63-64 mpg is not impossible. The Camry has also been very reliable so far..
But not for long road trips. It's like a tin box...loud and awful ride. Can't beat the mileage though.
You're crazy car Wizard! All of us delinquents had Camaros and Mustangs in high school, all v-6's, and we modded them to death trying to get an extra 15hp.
Literally did this. But was Pontiac Firebird V6. Trashed the tranny putting some weird chip in it for an extra 15HP
17:50 Laughs in 16 year old E90 with 200,000 miles, the original clutch and a silky smooth inline 6 that is no where near quitting.
Love your channel. Your opinions are greatly appreciated! Thank you!
I enjoy your car shows very much I just subscribed recently you are straight to the point guy of what to buy and what not to buy when it comes to new and used cars well detailed because in the real world people really have no need for today's overly electronic cars that seem to be more fragile and more like junk than ever before people just want a vehicle that's durable and reliable without the unnecessary bells and whistles
This has quickly become one of my favorite TH-cam channels, very informative! Love this series..
Good video Wizard, the 2011 - 2014 Mustangs are very nice to drive. The 3.7 V6 Cyclone has 312 horsepower on premium fuel. I run ethanol free with just a pint of Marvel Mystery oil in my motor. You're right about fuel economy, I get 31+ on the highway with stock exhaust, etc. Keep up the good job you folks are doing. Glenner
I believe that the 3800 engine has made many lists as one of the best engines of all time. The Buick Century had them as well. And they too are all over the place still humming along
Thoughts on 01 Camry???
I am getting rid of my century. Not because the engine but it is over 300K Miles and the body is falling apart yet the engine. will. not. die.
I gotta 2002 Buick Century Limited I've been everywhere and it's been used on a daily basis 🫡✍️🏾
Yeah, thats true, 3.8 used to be a solid engine both for Ford and GM
The 97-05 century had the 3100 (3.1) V6. Wizard is no fan of the the 3.1
The last Buicks with the 3800 are the Lacrosse and Lucerne (in some trim levels) up to 2009
I agree with you @CarWizard on the Camry, but I actually have a 2015 SE Hybrid, which I have 80K miles so far and I have no problems at all. Good looking adult vehicle and fun to drive. very reliable!
that is young. i have an 07 camry 142k. i avoided hybrids when I bought it but perhaps someday I will buy one.
You should do a SUV list of your best to buy. Great videos.
cracking up laughing at the BMW rant. As Wizard is talking I'm looking up early 2000s 3 series on Autotempest in my area and it is shocking how many are available in the $2000-$5000 range 😂
that's because VANOS and that engine are crap after 80K
I was dead when he said "get rid of them, blow em up" 😂😭😭 he really wants to rid the world of these so he doesn't have to fix them
@@tati-anaroseee4316 I think it's because he remembers the 80s and 90s when BMW actually made a simple and bulletproof sports sedan. Before the piles of tech and useless options. Before trying to reinvent the wheel at all costs instead of doing what they did best.
Mercedes also went the same route after 1997. Chasing HP and Nurburgring times and luxury must mean a video game on wheels... and breaking every other month as a result.
@@plektosgaming idk... Every Mercedes I've ever owned has lasted forever and been reliable, just a bit more expensive to maintain due to needing premium gas, full synthetic oil, Mercedes suspension, trans flush, etc. But as long as you do these things they last. Bmw tho... Not so much😂
The E46 are starting to appreciate especially with a stick since more and more are junked. Autos will be cheaper of course. My 325ci is almost at 200k and ready for another 200k.
Dear Weeezard, I maintain my 2000 BMW 328i so you don't have to. It's a shame more people don't, they are such good cars. After 15 years of ownership the car is just over 280,000 miles with no significant issues. Maintaining the car is part of my lifestyle now but I'm thankful for the skills I've gained. I really enjoy hearing your advice and stories. Great videos, keep going!
Any interest in a 2005 330xi with 130k miles?
@@wolfofwacker4578 I'll take it if it's free! I'm a very broke TH-camr.
@@EndlessMoneyPits lol..not free but not expensive either
Those Buicks look great to me. I have a 2008Crown Vic PI currently and it made me love land yachts that won’t die!
If you're willing and able to do the repairs yourself, the e46 is a fantastic value. I just picked up an '02 325CI for $2k. It's trashed. But, but the engine is solid, the manual is fun to drive, and it's actually pretty easy to work on. Parts aren't that expensive. Fixed all my warning lights for under $500. I'm now driving it to work daily.
I have a 2005 330xi with 130k on it if you are interested. Good shape overall but needs some maintenance. I’m the second owner and the first was a doctor that kept it in meticulous shape for the first year. No accidents, never driven hard.
Your'e right
The Second generation Prius is bulletproof. I’ve seen vehicles with a million miles. It’s a million dollar car all day.
Mine at 300kmiles
Scotty said its no good haha
@@CRAPO2011 scotty thinks every car is trash
@@8.4V10 Unless its an old celica
I think you maybe overpaid!
Just discovered this channel and I am really enjoying it.
Thank you for all your efforts.
Perhaps a topic for future discussion might be pros, cons and cost vs benefit of installing a modern propane system on these newer cars and trucks that rely so heavily on computer controls?
With fuel prices what they are and projected to be, the cost of propane becomes very attractive and I hear that new propane systems are much better at power delivery and cold starts than the old systems.
Any thoughts on that?
All the best from Northern Canada.
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1:03- I had one of those type of plastic 3 wheelers as a young kid. Wore the front 'solid' tire down to where it was basically 2 plates spinning. Then once it ground down a couple inches of diameter and the bottom of the middle chassis section dragged the sidewalk so bad that it was now structurally unusable, I had to abandon it. Sad day. Talk about a long forgotten memory.
Those were long after my time, mine was a Schwinn Stingray with the 'banana' seat and sissy bar.
As an aside having nothing to do with the subjects of this video (the yacht or cars), you are much more polished in front of the camera than you were a couple of years ago or even last year. Keep up the good work! (BTW, I would love to see a similar list of SUVs and trucks.)
From a diy mechanic standpoint, I love my E39 bmw. They’re very simpl cars once you learn ow all the modules work together, and never seem to have many mechanical Issues as long as you take care of them. Parts are cheap, and once you buy a simple 40 dollar scan tool, repairs are simple too. One of the few bmws that can easily make it to 300k
The e46 m3 ran from 2000-2006, e36 '95-'99. '97 saw some significant changes, like engine displacement, body styles, and trim levels,
but 2000 is when the next generation e46 came. It was offered as a coupe only and there were updates and trim additions roughly every 2 years, starting in '02 and ending in '06.
Bought one new for my wife (Had to have it) . Told her that she'd have to keep it for10 years because it was so expensive. She kept it for 14. Plastic cooling system replacement and vacuum lines replacement was all we did in 265000 miles. Germans: "Vee have no problems vith cooling system. We do sell replacement kit."
Greetings brother I love your show the analysis that you gave from experience you've gained through the years is nicel.great commentary...blessed
Apr 2022: Got an '05 Prius in 2017 - Replaced two cells last year and it keeps on going! Spot on! Thanks for all the other great recommendations.
Even as a petrolhead, a Prius would make the perfect daily
Great list Wiz! As an E46 fan I found your comments a bit hurtful but fair and decidedly true! Keep those lists coming!
I'm a local car dealer. I stumbled across this guy. He's the Real Deal. 👍👍👍
After seeing your wise advice I was able to find a 2008 Buick LaCrosse locally here in SunCityWest Az. A proven owned from New with the 3.8 V6. 116000 miles, and a complete get ready done by the original selling dealer. Needless to say we don't have any rust issues here in the Desert. 😊 Thanks again Car Wizard.
Another example for those that are looking for a newer yet VERY cheap vehicle - Honda Fit. They’re actually fun to drive and can be found for like $6k. They can take SO much abuse and keep running
Disappointing that it has been discontinued in the USA along with the Yaris/Mazda2.
The Chick-fil-A near me uses Fits for their delivery vehicles.
This is a 10x better recommendation than a Mustang, Cadillac, Buick or BMW E46.
@@AlGoYoSu I just imagine they are every colour of the "rainbow" right?
Fits aren’t cheap…
Weezard's BMW recommendation is brilliant. I'll have to get one...
Dude. I was not expecting the justification. 😂
Our 2013 Ford Flex has been very reliable. We have 182,000 miles on it. My 2005 PT Cruiser Turbo Convertible has been reliable until I just hit the 80,000 mile mark. We replaced the brakes, battery, fuses in the dash panel, radiator, & after our new battery was drained because the fog lights kept coming on by themselves & we have never used the fog lights, i took the #8 fuse out & that solved that at no cost! Love my Cruiser.
I had the platinum 2009 with 130,000 miles best suv for kids space good on traveling all we did on it was something front suspension work other than that it's a runner
i agree with you on your boat, miss my small runabout, being on the lake with some friends is soooooooooooooo enjoyable. i love your car videos they are so informative and
backup what i have been saying to people about the new cars being trash, better to find an older car that is on a reliability list and put money into that to bring it up to snuff if needed because in the long run it will work out better, as someone who did a lot of his own work on vehicles that is what i would do, buy something i could afford without
financing and then i would fix what i could myself and i wound up with reliable vehicles that did not have all the electronic crap that we have to deal with now.
Beautiful work work inside. Talk about spending money, boats drain the bank.
depends on the size of the boat and what you use it for just like many cars today are nothing more than money pits for people.
1) 2012-2017 Camry, 2) 1999-2005 Buick LeSabre, 3.) 2004-2009 Prius, 4.) 2005-14 Mustang, V6 model, 5.) 2000-05 Cadillac DeVille with Northstar V8 (only if you're a mechanic), 6.) 1997-2003 E-46 BMW 3 series (sarcastic recommendation).
My favorite used vehicle is the Park avenue ultra, we bought one a year ago off marketplace for $1100 and other then tires and oil changes it has been trouble free, it has 270K on it currently, Liked the video
That'd be my pick over the LeSabre. Same powertrain/benefits, and much better appearance and interior.
@@Browningate And better handling. In my experience the Park Avenue handles a lot better than LeSabre.
I bought a good looking 96 ranger with 250k two years ago for a grand and drive it to work every day. Came with aftermarket wheels and brand new tires. Everything works including the AC and power windows. Transmission has had a delay between 2nd and 3rd since I bought it so I let off the gas to let it shift. A transmission will be in it's future but it doesn't seem to be getting worse so I'll keep driving it as is until it won't anymore.
@@theupscriber65 my wife's dad used to have a stepside box Ranger and it drove so nice, absolutely good trucks if properly maintained
@@ddg2256 I'm guessing the Ultra has firmer suspension than LeSabre or Park Avenue.
I really like the very confident way you give the advices.
I really liked you included the Mustang V6. I remember when they were released I thought that would be my pick us is buy it for a more "reasoning" buy. Good to know they're reliable.
Second one I liked the most was the Toyota Camry
After many years of driving Chevy trucks with a Vortex 350, (210 horsepower) I just got a 2004 Toyota Sienna with a V6 that has 235 horses. Even though it has over 350,000 miles on it, it still runs good enough to outrun my big Chevy! Very pleased with this car.
I absolutely agree. I bought and sold cars several years ago, and bought one (Buick), Yes, it was a very solid elegant car with great gas mileage. Yes, quite correct!
I really enjoy this man's videos. He is extremely clear with what he is saying,there are no mixed-messages from this guy ! 🌞
Love, love, love my 2000 Buick LeSabre! Still going strong with minimal repairs.
I have a 99 LeSsbre and I appreciate it that you gave it a good review and the links you shared. I will replace the elbow with metal and do metal intake when I do rebuild in future and anything else in the links you gave. When a person replaces headlights it's good to put Maguires headlight coating on the covers to prolong the life of them.
The metal is better. That's what I used. Only took an hour to repair
Cannot stress this enough, make sure one you buy is in reliable condition. So much variety in reliability when you buy a neglected one vs well kept. You will no matter what run into lots of repairs at a certain age or mileage as well.
Bought a Cadillac Deville 2000 almost 2 months ago. I knew nothing but how to change oil in cars when I bought it and after these months I am considering doing the head gasket job if I confirm it is blown. I dig the Caddy and have had a lot of fun learning how to work on them (mostly replacing old gaskets and parts with new ones). Just feels classy.
Even the earlier Buick’s are tanks, I’ve seen numerous early 90’s (1994-1998) with 350k miles. Overall a legendary car in my opinion.
Had a 94 regal with 350k on it. Became a derby car in its afterlife and won the derby haha they’re tanks.
I bought an 04 prius with 203k that was "totaled" due to a rear bumper impact because the tow truck driver hooked the abs wire and it threw a hybrid code. my friend was the original owner so I knew it was dealer maintained with a new battery at 190k so I paid the buyback from the insurance company of $1100 and fixed it with $100 of repairs
It now has 270k and we put around 30k a year on it with no issues. I've fixed a few little things but it still gets over 40mpg and is comfortable and quiet. Never let us down
Wizard, really digging that yacht of yours and the interior styling!
The best, most reliable car I ever owned was a 2003 Honda Civic EX Coupe. Bought it new and owned it 13 years and put 300,000 miles on it. Changed the oil every 10K and besides timing belt changes the only other part I put on it was a new alternator at 200K. Stereo bumped, handled good, great in snow. Awesome car!!!!
I have a 93 CX with 300k! Great car!!!
Bold on the 10k interval imo but if you don't push them, they won't even leak 👍 my bro in law drive a 96 with low oil for the longest time! Even sold the locked up car for 1500
I had a silver '99 2 door. I agree, Hondas will run forever. 👌🏻
I don't mind Toyota's but I Personally own Honda's, I really enjoy driving the new Civic Sport Sedan with the 6 speed manual trans and The 2l K20C2 none turbo Vtec engine With 9,000 miles on it it's averaging 37.2 MPG
Same story here. I bought a used 2005 Civic EX (same gen as yours) at 120,000 miles. The previous owner had changed the timing belt. The only repairs I have needed were steering pump, rack, and egr valve and that's it. Now it's at 200,000 miles with zero problems. I also change my oil every 10,000 miles with synthetic.
Dude, I just discovered your channel. Righteous. Thank you.
i bought my e46 from a grandma who was selling it cheap because it needed new cats. slapped headers on it, it was a 5 speed of course, and after a time, many many constant shifts to 6.9k (my car was tuned for that higher redline) leaking valve cover and oil pan gasket,and about 12k miles, it finally got rod knock from my neglect. still ran like a top when i sold it. I now have an E90 which i do maintain and recently spent 1k on a new cooling system, and various gaskets and i’m in love with the car. bmws man, they’re beautiful things. keep em together and they’re dead set reliable