@@Pappa958 Example: Last year of LS 430 Lexus was 2006. In 2007 changed to LS 460 Last year for LS 460 is 2017. Most of the time there is a change in the body style. The model evolves,
@@Pappa958yes this is very true I know on Nissan 350z and Infiniti G35s both the automatic and especially the manual had terrible transmissions in 03 and 04 in 05 they improved but the 06-07 transmissions are basically bulletproof
Had a friend who was going to junk his 97 camry. They offered him $200. I offered $250. Had a rusted subframe that i switched out with one from the junkyard. It's been my daily since, and i love it. 270k on the clock and runs like a top. The temptation to go out and finance a nice ride is high, but i enjoy not having a car payment and high insurance more.
How much did you pay for a sub frame and someone to change it. I have a 2000 Galant that's rusting away and a myriad of issues (smoke coming out under the hood after parking and shutting off the engine). Looking at getting a Acura ilx 16' at this point.
Got a 500 dollar Volvo 240 with 180k miles in 2018. It was my daily for 4 years until it had some major electrical issues and Ive been patching all the rust and rewired a lot of the harness. Engine compression is still nearly at brand new levels and I had added a turbo and fully built the suspension and all sorts of other stuff. Most fun car I've ever driven by far and cost me a lot less than people pay for a base model KIA. I'll take RWD turbo manual with a locked diff and huge steering angle over a car that has a backup camera any day
I bought a used Lexus with 185k miles without hesitation. That was about 3 years ago. Now she has 275k miles and still runs like a champ. I would much rather drive an old beater than a brand new car that you have to worry about putting miles on and babying
@@DARTHDANSAN Got a beater Tacoma for $3k cash with 200k miles. Paint is faded but still runs like a dream 3 years later. Deals are out there. The uglier they look the better deal you can get even though mechanically they could be running just fine.
The beauty of older 'beater' cars is they are CHEAP and you can easily own more than one vehicle for different things. I wanted a truck to go fishing, personal landscaping and outdoor activities so I bought a beater Tacoma with over 200k miles for $3k cash. Faded paint but runs like a dream, Ice cold AC, dirt cheap insurance, easy to work on and maintain, don't care about dings and scratches or getting it dirty and using it like a truck! You get the choice of what you feel like driving (alleviates boredom) and makes repairs MUCH easier since you can just drive the spare to swap a car battery for example and you won't have to miss work or something.
If you been shopping used cars recently the market is really bad. Old beaters can be up to 15 thousand and they won’t even sell to you if your paying cash because they make money off people financing. Repairs are expensive right now so you end up dropping potentially 20k in total right off the back as used car salesmen try to hide problems. At that point it makes sense to just get a new car with a warranty and maintain it well. Hold on to that nice car and treat it well and you can get 250k miles on it
@@eliTheGuy05 That's a LOT to unpack in your comment. First of all why would you buy a beater from a dealer and finance it? The whole point is to buy it from a private seller for cash like my Tacoma for $3k cash. Second, why wouldn't you get the ANY car you buy inspected before you buy it? Do you buy it and hope for the best? Do you buy a house without getting it inspected first? Pay a mechanic and they will tell you exactly what's wrong and what needs to be replaced soon. No guessing.
I got a gs300 awd I got it from some local dude 5 years ago with 130k miles on it after my first car as a teen started giving me probs. Now its at 180k miles. I wanna get a new or preowned car eventually but this thing still runs well, everything is perf and still looks decent. Also just got into an accident two weeks ago a girl in a civic smashed into me at 30mph but literally NOTHING happened to the lexus besides some scrapes on the back bumper.
This is blasphemy for me (as I'm partial to German makes), but I have been considering an older 2010s Lexus LS as a daily driver. It matches my S Class in luxury and features, but it is less prone to electrical issues and suspension failures. It is also a rear-drive V8, which I consider important. Retirees have these things preserved (garage kept) and ready to go for really nice prices.
I bought my first car at $7k which was a 2004 Lexus LS 430. Bought it at 181k miles on the dash. No regrets whatsoever, it drives like an absolute dream - one of the smoothest cars I ever rode in. The car is an absolute tank, I’ve done no maintenance besides usual oil changes etc. It will just keep on driving without a worry. A lot of my friends are always a little shocked on how well built this car is compared to their newer cars especially for its age. I don’t see myself ever letting this car go. I always try to make people understand to not be afraid of high miles and just because something is old does not mean it’s broke. When it comes to older cars vs a lot of newer cars today, I truly believe in the saying “they don’t make em like they used to” 👍🏾
That's arguably the best car ever made. You have great taste. Those Mercedes, BMWs, and Jags of that vintage do not hold a candle to the facelifted LS 430... I had the same year and I regret getting rid of it.
I had an '03 that got to 247k and still ran well but a tree limb fell on it (still ran just a major cosmetic issue) and I got paid out and the insurance company wanted to try to sell it back to me...I should have bought it back as a beater.
I picked up a Mercedes W211 E320 for $500 from a friend, running and driving but wouldn't pass emissions. 247k miles and misdiagnosed as a bad catalytic converter. Cleared the check engine light it had and drove it 3 hours home and it ran better as the miles got behind me. Went to friend's shop to get an emissions test, expecting it to fail but DMV needed it for a temporary moving permit. Passed with flying colors. AC blows cold, seats are comfortable. I recently dumped $2300 worth of parts into it at 297k miles and I expect it to last another 120k miles easily. I'm gonna get it repainted and rims refinished soon and it'll be mint!
I had a 2003 matrix with 220k miles for $1200. Drove it to 350k and sold it. It’s still running around town. I just got a 2007 Pontiac vibe with 220k miles and it’s in mint condition owned by an old lady its whole life for $2500. Going to do the same for this one now. Highly recommend the matrix/vibe for a small family car.
I just bought a 2012 Toyota 4Runner SR5 with 107,000 miles for under $20k. All oil changes were done at a dealership every 5k miles. I had a 2020 Jeep Wrangler with under 60,000 miles but still owed $10k and sold it to buy the Toyota. I was able to use the equity and pay cash for the 4Runner. I think the Toyota reliability will be well worth the swap even with almost 50,000 more miles to start.
@@PhilipTamorriaI just bought a 2012 Honda Accord with 120K miles (as a result of my ‘16 Civic being totalled in a collision with a semi). After the insurance settlement, I put about $2000 of initial maintenance into it as I wasn’t sure of the maintenance history, so that I could get it road-worthy (I drive alot of hwy miles). With its 2.4L i4 cyl engine, I’m not afraid of putting miles on it. Actually I want to see how far and how long I can make it last. 👍🏼
@@laurentcambon Hey Lauren, no tires in America are going to keep track for over 400k miles. Even if they did I would suggest changing them asap lol. Original tires are no reason to not buy a car.
462,000 miles on my 03 Grand Marquis, original engine, transmission, axle, front end..it has needed 1 alignment($100), 1 gear selector bulb($100), 1 intake manifold($600), and a few sets of spark plugs($100 each set)...still runs and drives like new..it was only $23,000 new in 03 ehen we got it and its fully loaded...
I've only ever bought low mileage cars but I've driven them until the wheels fall off. With used car prices now, I have no problem buying an older high mileage car. Even if I don't get as much time out of it at least I didn't spend a lot of money.
I just bought a 2002 acura rsx with 280k miles for $1000 runs smooth and shift good no leaks i just got rid of a 2024 toyota camry payments in every month was killing me lol
Nice video ! Ok.... in 2022 purchased a 2007 Lincoln Executive L with about 470,000 miles for $ 1,300. Runs great, very luxurious like a "mini limo", done nothing to it for almost 2 years, and then recently had the rear suspension air shocks ride height sensor replaced for $ 350, but that's all !! It was maintained well because it was part of a livery service, but still......470,000 miles ! ;-) Now it's got nearly 480,000 miles. A/C works, can lounge in limo style in the back with the a/c cranking and a DVD playing in style and luxury. 🙂 Plus a "bullet proof" 4.6L V8 that actually can Move. Just an example of how correct you are in your video.
BMW E46 Wagon - 220,000 miles; a barn find for just a few grand. learning to maintenance a high milage older car is an awesome skill to learn. Loved it so much I hunted down a 3-series convertible for about the same price as the weekender.
My daily driver is a 2000 Toyota Camry. Got it just a couple years ago at roughly 280,000 miles (for free). While it has had a couple of issues, the car is dirt cheap to insure, cheap to maintain, gets incredible gas mileage, and I have peace of mind whenever I park in more sketchy areas. I love it.
Purchased my 2009 Ford Crown Victoria P71 w/62k in 2017 for 5k, still driving it as my daily to this day with 154k👍 Still have my 1987 Iroc-Z I purchased from the original owner in 96’ and have a 1978 Chevy Caprice with 28k original miles. Happy with my current fleet 👍
I had an 04 Honda accord ex for 1300 dollars I bought at 18. Same interior as yours. The issue is the odometer was rolled back. Definitely a learning experience but despite all that it was a great car. It had well over 200k miles. As I know I put about 10k miles myself. Handles well and it wasn't pretty but considering I was younger and didn't have much. I was proud of owning it. Anytime I see a beat up accord around. I wonder about my old accord.
I have a 93 Thunderbird with 82k miles I got for $4k works fine and looks awesome. Only had to buy it because my dad had to sell his 92 to help pay bills and stuff, and am hoping to keep this one alive until I can pass it on to my kid I hopefully have by the time I die. Also if you're reading this, this is the second video of yours I've seen and you've earned a new subscriber. I think the chill way you just cruise and chat about car stuff in the videos I've watched so far is awesome.
While I mostly agree, I just don't have the time to always be fixing a beater when it constantly breaks down at inopportune times... I just purchased a new vehicle after driving the same beater for 15 years. I still have the beater, but I also have something I know will work when I need it.
I have a 2000 Buick Lesabre with 216k KMS, 2 owners from new. I paid $700 CAD and it's drives like a couch. It's my beater/2nd vehicle. Everything works.
My father used to own this exact same accord with the white paint and beige leather seats. Let me tell you, it was the MOST comfortable car I’ve ever been in. That k24 reliability alongside extreme comfort was an amazing combination. Was 4 grand when he bought it with 140k on it. Sold it for 4200 with 205 on it.
I just picked up a ‘94 Camry as my daily beater car. Only has 105k miles (which isn’t bad) for about $1k. People shouldn’t fear older or high mileage cars.
I can’t tell you how many people I’ve tried to sell cars with “high miles” it scared them away even with all the maintenance records I did. I’ve seen more newer cars blow up after 80k miles. I’ve had older cars hit 200-300k still running fine with proper PM
I know you did not mention a Nissan (most say they are unreliable) but I bought a 2017 Nissan Sentra SV with sunroof new with 27 miles on it. I've been driving it now for almost 8 years. I still have it but I had to put the car in the body shop for the door when it was hit and a fender when a new driver hit my car. Other than that the paint overall is in near excellent shape and the interior is solid. I also had to get a new door handle when the dealership broke it when it was in the shop 2 years ago. I've have had it serviced at the dealer only and all of the records are located online which helps at ton. The only issue I have with it currently is the AC is not blowing as cold as it should but this Monday I am getting it checked out. The car does not leak any fluids and it does not burn any oil and it currently has 129,259 miles on it. Main thing is no issues with my CVT transmission which has been serviced 4 times. For me being 38 years old the car is in excellent shape.
I own a 2011 Sentra bought with 20,000 miles now has 150,000 miles no leaks. The AC went out but I’m ok with that as I only use it for around town use. I definitely would trust it on a long road trip any day of the week. Been a very good car and the cost of ownership was been very minimal. Sad thing is I need a bigger car as my two boys and I don’t fit well inside. We are tall.
I'm currently driving a 2007 PT Cruiser that has over 160000 miles on it. It used to belong to my mother who purchased it at 40,000 miles to replace her 2005 model who's timing belt broke while I was driving it. When she passed away 5 or 6 years ago, it went to my brother who maintained it in a meticulous manner. When it was time to replace the timing belt on this one he debated on training it in or replacing it, ultimately he replaced the timing belt. A few months ago he called me up and told me he'd give it to me if I wanted it. I flew to the west coast, drive it almost 2000 miles home and it runs like a brand new car. I averaged over 25 mpg all the way home, one tank of gas I got just south of 30 mpg in it. I won't say it's the car with the highest number of miles on it. But it is one of the finest cars I've ever owned
Was just browsing around for an early 2010’s Toyota 4Runner. Realized one thing. Those cars are just not worth buying anymore. 2010-13s were anywhere from $15K for a 220K miles plus to $22K for 140K miles. That is just too much when you can build and buy top notch Limited Edition brand new 4Runner for just $51-53K. So you are looking at either buying $16-17K 2011 basic model with 200K miles, or 2024 new Limited edition for just 3 times more. My logic always was like this for even the best resale value cars. 1 year old minus 20-25% initial price. 3 year old car minus 40-50% of the initial price. 5 year old car minus 60-65% of the initial price. And 7+ years old car minus 80%+ of the initial price. That car with 200K miles and 20011 year basic model should be maximum $8-9K in my book. Not $15-16K. Used cars are just way too overpriced now.
Tacomas and 4runners always made more sense to buy new. Used prices on those have always been way too high. During the pandemic pricing 3 year old Tacomas were going for MORE than new. It's called the taco tax for a reason.
You're not looking hard enough. I got a 2001 Tacoma with 200k miles for $3k cash. The paint is all faded, basic crank windows, dings and scratches, but it runs like a dream with ICE cold AC. $23/mo insurance. The uglier they look the cheaper you can get a beater even if it's mechanically fine. Also your point doesn't make sense just because a car is '15k' you justify spending ANOTHER 40k to buy new? lol Then there's the EXPENSIVE monthly insurance to worry about, and dings and scratches on your precious new car. No thanks
I inherited my great grandpa's 2006 tacoma 4x4. Been taking care of this truck for well over 5 years now. I received it at 98K miles, very, VERY low. So currently at 107K and still taking care of it. I feel very blessed to have it, and finally own a 4x4 truck.
A year ago I purchased an 01 Lexus ES300 with 115k miles. The engine is buttery smooth. Rides like a dream and im sure better than most new cars. It had alot of maintenance recently done as well including timing belt. Was purchased off on an old couple.
Own a 2003 Tacoma and paid $13,000 used in 2006. 214k miles now and although slower than other trucks, I have a low insurance payment, great for Home Depot trips or help someone move and have a $300 stereo with AppleCar Play and backup camera. I’ve done a few common repairs like shocks, ball joints, engine mounts, AC and rack & pinion. Still way cheaper than a $45k+ new one.
Agree 100%. My girlfriend told me that one of the things that she found most attractive was that I drove old cars and took good care of them. Translation: “he cares more about being financially responsible than he does about things that don’t matter.” I have an ‘05 Prius with 330k miles and an ‘08 Avalon with 250k. I credit driving old reliable cars with being able to save a heck of a lot more for retirement and kids’ college. It’s all about trade offs.
Bought my 2008 Honda Accord top trim with 170000kms (105000 miles) for 6650 CAD (4800 USD) back in September 2021. Still runs like a dream. Super cheap insurance. No plans of getting anything newer any time soon.
$500 honda accord 250k miles ..did my first head gasket job ..ran for a year and trans died. But i just needed it for a year while wife became a nurse.
Agree 💯. Back in 2015, I found a 10 year old Acura MDX (Honda Pilot) with 115k on the odometer. I arranged for a test drive and told the dealer I'd be a while. I swung by my mechanic for an inspection, and he found nothing wrong with this car. Then I proceeded to take it to my friend at a local auto body, who found no signs of any accident damage. This car was immaculate inside and out. I took it back to the dealer, and cut right to the chase about purchasing. He at first wasn't going to come down in price, but I knew that car was sitting there for months so I was prepared to walk away. He did end up coming down in price ($11,900 down to $10,000) and I wrote a check. Nearly ten years later, Dad is now driving that Acura and it now has over 200k. No issues at all .. just regular maintenance! ❤️
I got a toyota avalon 2011 limited 13k with 91k miles. 2 owner Both did the correct service for the miles so it was really steal and it's pretty much breaking in. At 95k Still driving like a dream. Only car i'd pull a loan out for not a newer! PLEASE listen to this man.
Have an 08 Avalon Limited with 111,000 miles. 1 owner before me, well taken care of. Mint condition. Expect to get many more (trouble free) miles on it
We stan a SoMD king. From one SMIB to another RESPECT. Liked hearing your perspective on used cars. Had a high mileage Cadi that I got for dirt cheap that was an absolute BEAST. And I knew it would be when I got it, previous owner, had a Cadillac tattoo on his forearm… Got it overseas, and shipped it back to the states. Loved it.
The best deal i got on a used car was in 2018, when I bought a 2015 Honda Civic LX with about 29000 miles on it for $8300. The car was prior salvage but had no issues since the front bumper, one headlight and fender were damaged. The guy who sold it to me got it from auction and fixed it but didnt want to bother selling it for a profit. Looking at the amount he bought it for plus the parts I paid exactly what he did for it. I'm still driving it to this day, over 145k miles now. Gotta replace the brakes for the first time still. I plan on driving it to 300k miles unless I start having back issues.
Totally agree, my awesome 2011 Infiniti FX35 at 216,000 miles seriously drove like almost new. Sadly I was in a wreck with a deer. Just bought a '10 Malibu and it has 194k miles, put some money into it, but I hope to keep it five years or however long.
In 2002 I paid $3500 for a single cab Toyota T-100 with 121,000 miles manual with no AC but I drove that truck for 20 years daily and it outlasted every new car my wife and I got between then. It was a beater and other than oil changes that I did myself and routine maintenance with a few minor part replacements it was the most reliable truck I have ever owned. But I finally sold it to someone who needed a reliable vehicle for no money they still drive it. I would of kept it but driving it in Louisiana during the summer was miserable.
I've just bought my first ever car about 6 months ago. It's a 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, paid 5.000 euros on it, cash. It's got about 170.000km and it runs and drives great! It's sporty, 2-door, red, it's got a naturally aspirated 1.6 litre engine. Now I am able to go to work and back, go on road trips with my girlfriend, and save up money every month instead of having a monthly payment for a new car! I'm still reaaally young, so I'll have plenty of time for cooler cars. And I gotta say I really like the car I bought, so I got nothing to complain about!
2013 Lincoln Navigator, $12,000. one owner, complete service records. had 167,000 miles at purchase, but the maintenance records were solid. had it for 6 months, and no real problems other than routine maintenance. this model takes E85 fuel, which i rarely see over $3 per gallon. the vehicle has been a real joy.
I bought a Xsara Picasso 2004 with 215K km. Served me well for 10 years. No major issues. I bought it in 2014 when it was 10 years old. Now, in 2024, I will replace it, as only now, when it has 275K Km, it's starting to show its fatigue (a crack in the engine block. Can still work around it, but I prefer not). I'll never buy a new car, because in my country the tax on a new car is more than 100% (you heard me right, we pay more than double on new cars). The price breaks even here when the cars are around 10 year old. Finding a well-taken-care-of 10 years old cars is the best way to go. If there were any issues, they would have been taken care of by that time.
@@PhilipTamorria Life is not fair. I live in the most expensive city in the world (no. 1 in the charts). Anyway, yesterday I bought a 2005 Peugeot 407 SW 2.2 (with ZF gear) in mint condition for 2000$. Nothing to fix or replace. Newly painted. Looks new. This car would cost the same anywhere imho.
I drive a lot for my business. Last year was 28,000 miles and this year is scheduled for 52,000 (1,000 a week). The more I drive, the more I earn. I change oil+filter every 5,000 miles and do the maintenance perfectly. My current car is 2019 156,000. I have zero worries, absolutely zero. I can use this car until 2031 and that is the goal to use it as long as possible. By then it should be 600,000 miles. After doing high milage in many cars BMW, VW, Ford I dont have a single worry about milage. Maintenance is most important to me.
I drive a clapped out Volvo V50 that my dad bought for 4k back in 2018. Thing is a TANK. Currently has a piece of glow plug melted onto one cylinder and it's ran like this for 4k km (will either replace or rebuild the engine when I get the money). Girls also like it because its fancier than what most people my age (or even their parents drive), the paint and interior are in decent shape (especially for its age, and I keep it decently clean.
I daily a 2003 Rav 4. It used to be my parents’. It has low mileage, only 135,000. I don’t ever want to get rid of it. The tcm caused the transmission to shift bad, but I replaced it and it only shifts bad when it’s very cold outside and it hasn’t warmed up. It’s not a big deal I just warm it up before I leave in the winter.
I bought a 17 Altima off CoPart w/43k miles. Just under 8k when I was 19.Transmission gave out at 80k miles . Got it replaced and looking forward I am 23 now . She is running strong at 90k miles with regular maintenance. Nice Vid
Got a 2009 Honda CRV with 14,000 miles last year from a 90 year old lady for $10,000 cash. Her son drove it at least once a month 40 miles or more to get it to operating temperature. Flawless vehicle and always garage kept. He even put new tires on it because the originals were still on it.
Recently sold my 2010 Corolla S to a good friend. Bought it new, always garage kept, and well maintained. Did the oil change regularly arnd 4K with synthetic Mobil 1. Bought the oil and cabin air filters from Toyota. It had abt 72K miles when I sold it a few months ago. Being on top of the maintenance schedule is always good esp. if you plan on selling it down the road. I was surprised on how many friends, families and even my own mechanic offered to purchase the car from me. So maintain your vehicle folks. You will be surprised on how many people will jump in on it when it’s time for you to sell it.
I agree with your video! I have a 2008 Honda Civic with 244k miles. Before that I had a 1998 Toyota Camry with 200k. I feel that older Toyotas and Hondas with high mileage that have been well maintained are a great value because they can be bought relatively cheaply, but still have many reliable years left.
Bought a 2005 Toyota Sequoia for about $3200 with a bit over 300k miles on it, a few years later it’s still going, no major issues. Pass the emmission test everytime
I've been driving my mom's 1998 Toyota Corolla VE (most basic trim) for the last few years. She bought it new back in 1998, and it's 26 years old now. It's only got 140k miles. It's a very basic car, but everything always works.
I think you have one of the coolest channels man just the way you speak about cars I can definitely tell your a car guy! Keep dropping that 🔥 content 🙏🏾💯✊🏾
Thanks! It’s been a grind so far between this IG & TikTok, and it’s hard to stay positive all of the time so I really appreciate comments like this! 🙏🙏
Bought a 1998 E320 Mercedes with 33k for $9k. Beautiful car in perfect condition. Drove for 12 plus years and sold for $4,500with 135k. All in including maintenance and repairs, it cost me $50 a month! Insurance was $40 per month full coverage. 30 mpg on the highway with a powerful V6. Loved that car!
"look for a vehicle of a retired person" that is like a pro tip Philip, im 27, my first car I bought with 22, was a 2014 Hyundai HB20 (Hyundai model specific made for Brazil, a hatch one). My man, I had troubles with that car, a lot of money spent on corrective maintenance, in the time I didn't knew about Toyotas and Hondas fame. A year ago I quit the troubles and got for me a Honda HRV 2019, from an old guy friend of a family member, boy! the car had 5 years and only 34k kms (in Brazil we don't use miles, count something like 21k miles). All the maintenance written in the car manual, did by time every 12 months, I have like zero troubles with the car now and its like strange for me, since I had a bad time with my first car. I hope I put atleast 200k in it, spend a good amount of years!! thanks for sharing your top knowledge
Bought a 2004 Honda Element for $2300. 304,000 miles but no rust and maintained well by the 3 previous owners. Last owner I bought it from had it 10 years and put a 150,000 of those miles on it. He Decided to part with it because he bought a newer gen Element. I love it and it runs like a top. People don’t believe it has that many miles on it. We have 2 Toyotas and 2 Hondas in the household and all are paid off. Did the car payment thing for years like everyone else until I FINALLY realized how much money I was losing with depreciating assets. NEVER AGAIN. I will continue to buy and drive used well maintained vehicles for cash. I could care less what people think of me and what I drive.
I like this video a lot. All my cars were high mileage when I bought them and they’re still going strong. 2014 Cayenne Diesel with 188k miles, 2020 Honda Insight with 175k miles, 2012 Mazdaspeed3 with 150k miles. All are in great condition, but needed a little love. Got a great deal and worked on them myself
My husband and I decided to shop for a new PHEV. We were looking at between $50 and $70,000 Canadian dollars. We owe nothing on our current vehicles. 2013 Jeep Sahara unlimited with 49,500 miles, 2018 VW Golf Alltrack 33k miles, and a summer fun 2013 Mazda MX5 with just 34,800 miles. We decided to just keep what we have and continue looking after them!
I have 2003 Honda Accord, which need some repairs but that will be later down the road when my money get's better. I say it needs a new catalytic converter, new paint job, new brake reservoir, get the driver side seat repaired and the leather redone and cleaned up, beside that still drive amazing, with only 272k plus with some rust spot with damaged back bumper and need 1 new break light assembly beside that still amazing to drive. I am getting my door actuator looked at on the front driver side and passenger side looked and possibly replaced to get them working again this up coming Thursday.
Cars I had with high miles and ran smooth until I sold it 05 Subaru Forester @ 220,000 02 Honda accord 01 Camry @250,000 2011 Buick lacrosse @ 180,000 (currently own)
428,000 on 87 Nissan Hardbody I bought used 29 years ago. 275k on 98 Civic HX. The best story Ive seen is the Million Mile Frontier on TFL truck channel. One owner, business use every day.
In 2022 i bought a 2014 FIAT Panda with 160,000km. The engine is a 0.9 Twin Air. The car does have some cigarette burns and scratches in the interior from the previous owners. It now has 184,900 km. Still the original engine and manual transmission. I get it serviced every 10,000 km. And I'm glad i do. The last service had unbalanced tires and worn spark plugs. When it hits 200,000 kilometers, I want to get it detailed, fix the interior and bring it to a auto magazine company.
Man, I couldn’t agree with you more with everything you said about cars, life and cost of living complaints. For me, it’s the cars that are just below the 100k, 200k, 300k intervals I am extra cautious of - as this is when timing belts and other things need to be changed and that can be half the price of the car if you have to get it done. So it’s a bonus if the previous owner has recently done it OR if it hasn’t been done, you can use it as a negotiating tool and have it done with confidence going forward.
Back in 2015, I bought a 2002 Acura 3.5RL with only 139k miles on it. It wasn't my daily at first, but it eventually did become the daily commuter. I still have this Acura with now right at 250k miles. It's been a great vehicle with very little issues. I've only had to replace the radiator & alternator so far.
Great video. My mom is the same way she keeps her cars for as long as possible until it no longer starts and or isn't drivable anymore. We had a white 2001 Honda Odyssey and a silver 2000 BMW 4 door i believe it was a 3 series. At one point those were the only cars we had we couldn't afford another and we made the best of both of those cars they were both pretty reliable the BMW was more of a Weekend car but sometimes got driven on weekdays Unfortunately the Honda Odyssey died then the BMW broke a couple years after now my mom is in a 2018 Toyota RAV4 that she got in 2018 its 2024 and the rav4 drivers perfectly as it did when it first left the Toyota dealership. Her plan is to keep it until it dies just like the Honda van. It just doesn't make sense to get a car ever few years. It's nice to see someone else that thinks the same thing. Good video
In 2021, I bought a 1986 toyota pickup with the 7ft bed for $1500 that only had 99k miles on it. I use it for moving large things I can't fit in my car and taking things to the dump. Currently still has less than 105k miles on it.
Great common sense video, Philip. Thanks. I have 2 cars, both 2007. Highlander Sport with 204K daily and a Saab 9-3 2.0t convertible with 160K. Highlander only cost me $5K 4 years ago and is bulletproof. The Saab has also been one of my most reliable and definitely the most fun car I've ever owned.
I own a MK6 2014 Jetta 2.5L 5-cylinder that I bought for $3500 with 150,000mi. which, by the way, is surprisingly 100x more reliable than the turbo 1.8/2.0 versions of MK6 generation VW cars. It was abused by the previous owner and I’ve since learned to repair cars by myself after owning it for 2 years. I’ve learned SO MUCH that I took on a bigger project, a 1st Gen face lifted 2010 E83 BMW. it has been a challenge, but it wasn’t even running when i bought it for only $2500. I got it running after a month of tinkering and plan on making it my winter car (i live in very rural maine with super snowy winters). I would wager to guess I’ve saved about $20,000-$30,000 on repairs just by doing everything myself.
Fixing to delve into the beater car buying moving forward. My wife finally agreed with me that we only need “1” cross country family worthy vehicle; mine and my 18yo daughters vehicle can be paid in cash beaters. Being that I am a weekend DIY hobbyist mechanic, as long as the beater I buy has no major engine, transmission, problems and blows ice cold a/c, I can handle the future preventive maintenance and repairs😊
I got my garage kept 2003 Highlander 12 yrs ago for $3,500 (good condition Kelley BB cost). I still have it and its extremely reliable. 278k miles, V6 FWD snappy in traffic, great on the gravel, and a nice tape deck that still plays my old Zappa tapes.
Excellent advice! I have a 2006 Mercedes with 83k miles and a 1986 BMW with 167k which gets me every daily. I have owned them both over 12 years and I make sure I do the maintenance regularly or more. Thank you for your honesty too, very refreshing. You got the good genes sir I’m 42 graduate HS 1999 I would have guessed your age was early 30s!
How many miles are on your daily driver?
76,000 on my 2011 BMW 328i xDrive
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198,000 miles on my 2006 Pontiac Vibe 😏
147k on my 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, original owner :)
225K on my 2000 civic lx base model that I got for 2k$
When buying a used car I always try to buy the last model year before an update. Things tend to be sorted out by then.
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What do you mean by that?
This is an honest question no trolling
@@Pappa958 Example: Last year of LS 430 Lexus was 2006. In 2007 changed to LS 460 Last year for LS 460 is 2017. Most of the time there is a change in the body style. The model evolves,
@@brokersopen1664 ohh okay thank you
@@Pappa958yes this is very true I know on Nissan 350z and Infiniti G35s both the automatic and especially the manual had terrible transmissions in 03 and 04 in 05 they improved but the 06-07 transmissions are basically bulletproof
Had a friend who was going to junk his 97 camry. They offered him $200. I offered $250. Had a rusted subframe that i switched out with one from the junkyard. It's been my daily since, and i love it. 270k on the clock and runs like a top. The temptation to go out and finance a nice ride is high, but i enjoy not having a car payment and high insurance more.
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How much did you pay for a sub frame and someone to change it. I have a 2000 Galant that's rusting away and a myriad of issues (smoke coming out under the hood after parking and shutting off the engine). Looking at getting a Acura ilx 16' at this point.
Those 97 are a good generation
Got a 500 dollar Volvo 240 with 180k miles in 2018. It was my daily for 4 years until it had some major electrical issues and Ive been patching all the rust and rewired a lot of the harness. Engine compression is still nearly at brand new levels and I had added a turbo and fully built the suspension and all sorts of other stuff.
Most fun car I've ever driven by far and cost me a lot less than people pay for a base model KIA. I'll take RWD turbo manual with a locked diff and huge steering angle over a car that has a backup camera any day
I get it, but that's an ugly car bro
A used beater car should be no more than 6k.
@@rabd3721 🤘🤘
Jajajaj what time are you living in 2005?
@@DARTHDANSANi know right. A used beater today will need about 6k worth of work. And still have 500k miles
I bought a used Lexus with 185k miles without hesitation. That was about 3 years ago. Now she has 275k miles and still runs like a champ. I would much rather drive an old beater than a brand new car that you have to worry about putting miles on and babying
@@DARTHDANSAN Got a beater Tacoma for $3k cash with 200k miles. Paint is faded but still runs like a dream 3 years later.
Deals are out there. The uglier they look the better deal you can get even though mechanically they could be running just fine.
The beauty of older 'beater' cars is they are CHEAP and you can easily own more than one vehicle for different things.
I wanted a truck to go fishing, personal landscaping and outdoor activities so I bought a beater Tacoma with over 200k miles for $3k cash. Faded paint but runs like a dream, Ice cold AC, dirt cheap insurance, easy to work on and maintain, don't care about dings and scratches or getting it dirty and using it like a truck!
You get the choice of what you feel like driving (alleviates boredom) and makes repairs MUCH easier since you can just drive the spare to swap a car battery for example and you won't have to miss work or something.
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If you been shopping used cars recently the market is really bad. Old beaters can be up to 15 thousand and they won’t even sell to you if your paying cash because they make money off people financing. Repairs are expensive right now so you end up dropping potentially 20k in total right off the back as used car salesmen try to hide problems. At that point it makes sense to just get a new car with a warranty and maintain it well. Hold on to that nice car and treat it well and you can get 250k miles on it
@@eliTheGuy05 That's a LOT to unpack in your comment. First of all why would you buy a beater from a dealer and finance it? The whole point is to buy it from a private seller for cash like my Tacoma for $3k cash.
Second, why wouldn't you get the ANY car you buy inspected before you buy it? Do you buy it and hope for the best? Do you buy a house without getting it inspected first? Pay a mechanic and they will tell you exactly what's wrong and what needs to be replaced soon. No guessing.
I have one just to haul the dogs around in. $800 Pathfinder with 267k on it. Insurance added $1 a day
@@Argedis I would never finance a used car but a lot of people literally have no other option and the market is rigged against them right now
2002 Lexus RX300, bought for $2500 has 398,760 miles. Still running strong.
@@johntrough2660 💯💯
When I heard your insurance rate in 1999 my jaw dropped, props to you for getting through that.
@@kellenmonahan3136 Thanks 🙏
Yea i would have just thrown away my license and move to a city.
2006 Lexus is250 w 200k km. Cheap, reliable, luxurious, depreciated, rwd, v6
@@jatozzie8623 💯💯
I got a gs300 awd I got it from some local dude 5 years ago with 130k miles on it after my first car as a teen started giving me probs. Now its at 180k miles. I wanna get a new or preowned car eventually but this thing still runs well, everything is perf and still looks decent. Also just got into an accident two weeks ago a girl in a civic smashed into me at 30mph but literally NOTHING happened to the lexus besides some scrapes on the back bumper.
The IS250 is extremely reliable..
@@larkt6693 🤘🤘
This is blasphemy for me (as I'm partial to German makes), but I have been considering an older 2010s Lexus LS as a daily driver. It matches my S Class in luxury and features, but it is less prone to electrical issues and suspension failures. It is also a rear-drive V8, which I consider important. Retirees have these things preserved (garage kept) and ready to go for really nice prices.
I bought my first car at $7k which was a 2004 Lexus LS 430. Bought it at 181k miles on the dash. No regrets whatsoever, it drives like an absolute dream - one of the smoothest cars I ever rode in. The car is an absolute tank, I’ve done no maintenance besides usual oil changes etc. It will just keep on driving without a worry. A lot of my friends are always a little shocked on how well built this car is compared to their newer cars especially for its age. I don’t see myself ever letting this car go. I always try to make people understand to not be afraid of high miles and just because something is old does not mean it’s broke. When it comes to older cars vs a lot of newer cars today, I truly believe in the saying “they don’t make em like they used to” 👍🏾
@@FarhanAhmed-mx1wm Love those ! I need to pick one up. 💯
That's arguably the best car ever made. You have great taste. Those Mercedes, BMWs, and Jags of that vintage do not hold a candle to the facelifted LS 430... I had the same year and I regret getting rid of it.
I sold my 98 V6 Honda Accord with 297,000 miles a few years ago. Original engine and transmission. Still miss that car
@@AndrewM83 nice! My brother had a 6th gen as well, an 01. Great car.
I had an '03 that got to 247k and still ran well but a tree limb fell on it (still ran just a major cosmetic issue) and I got paid out and the insurance company wanted to try to sell it back to me...I should have bought it back as a beater.
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I picked up a Mercedes W211 E320 for $500 from a friend, running and driving but wouldn't pass emissions. 247k miles and misdiagnosed as a bad catalytic converter. Cleared the check engine light it had and drove it 3 hours home and it ran better as the miles got behind me. Went to friend's shop to get an emissions test, expecting it to fail but DMV needed it for a temporary moving permit. Passed with flying colors. AC blows cold, seats are comfortable. I recently dumped $2300 worth of parts into it at 297k miles and I expect it to last another 120k miles easily. I'm gonna get it repainted and rims refinished soon and it'll be mint!
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Buying one for $500 is an absolute steal. They cost $6000-$10,000 here.
I had one too! Loved that old car! Only sold it because I left the country.
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Dealerships are going to hate this guy. Great video buddy
@@MoGhodbani Ha! thanks !
Free 2005 ford ranger 355,000 miles. Runs beautifully
@@Mase-1 awesome 😎
you’ll probably get another 200,000 out of it with just oil changes 🤣🤣
Did you replace the timing chain? What size motor does it have 4.0, or four-cylinder
Way to go man!
I had a 2003 matrix with 220k miles for $1200. Drove it to 350k and sold it. It’s still running around town. I just got a 2007 Pontiac vibe with 220k miles and it’s in mint condition owned by an old lady its whole life for $2500. Going to do the same for this one now. Highly recommend the matrix/vibe for a small family car.
@@alech729 💯💯
hey that's just a Pontiac Vibe!
Never liked Pontiac junkk cheap but Pontiac vibe has same engine as matrix but cheaper build quality
@@issavibez394 it's a cheap beater. Get over yourself.
@@raymond_sycamore Abego wahala ashawo
I just bought a 2012 Toyota 4Runner SR5 with 107,000 miles for under $20k. All oil changes were done at a dealership every 5k miles. I had a 2020 Jeep Wrangler with under 60,000 miles but still owed $10k and sold it to buy the Toyota. I was able to use the equity and pay cash for the 4Runner. I think the Toyota reliability will be well worth the swap even with almost 50,000 more miles to start.
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They can go for 300K miles. You're good mate.
@@feo130 what lesson is that?
07 camry 151k. 4runners are killer. with that history, should get 300k easy.
@@ThuanTran-nv9yb easily. They often go more than that!
If it's a Toyota higher mileage not much of a problem. I see them with 250k to 400k + and people are like no problem.
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@@PhilipTamorriaI just bought a 2012 Honda Accord with 120K miles (as a result of my ‘16 Civic being totalled in a collision with a semi). After the insurance settlement, I put about $2000 of initial maintenance into it as I wasn’t sure of the maintenance history, so that I could get it road-worthy (I drive alot of hwy miles). With its 2.4L i4 cyl engine, I’m not afraid of putting miles on it. Actually I want to see how far and how long I can make it last. 👍🏼
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Hondas last a long time too but are more expensive to keep running with higher mileage than a Toyota. But the honda driving experience is better.
@@chris103193 I have both a Honda Accord and a Toyota Venza, both in the same year range. I wanna see how long I can make both of them last!
440,000 miles on my 2015 Toyota Prius, and I’m about to drive it across country
@@TheD7aim nice!!
That is killer !!! I bet you maintain it well !!! Great job !!!
Original battery?
Original tires ?
@@laurentcambon Hey Lauren, no tires in America are going to keep track for over 400k miles. Even if they did I would suggest changing them asap lol. Original tires are no reason to not buy a car.
$980 for a 2004 Impreza, thing ran just fine. Rust got to it and it was “totalled”. Insurance gave me $2,000!
@@bruceclough1539 awesome 😎
How was the process of totalling your car due to rust? I'm guessing there was an accident
462,000 miles on my 03 Grand Marquis, original engine, transmission, axle, front end..it has needed 1 alignment($100), 1 gear selector bulb($100), 1 intake manifold($600), and a few sets of spark plugs($100 each set)...still runs and drives like new..it was only $23,000 new in 03 ehen we got it and its fully loaded...
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I bought an 01 mustang gt convertible with 101k in 2022. very reliable. 4.6 v8. i think these share the same motor.
Those early 2000s Panther platform cars are bulletproof tanks.
Best cars 👌. Loved my Gramps Grand Marquis.
I've only ever bought low mileage cars but I've driven them until the wheels fall off. With used car prices now, I have no problem buying an older high mileage car. Even if I don't get as much time out of it at least I didn't spend a lot of money.
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I just bought a 2002 acura rsx with 280k miles for $1000 runs smooth and shift good no leaks i just got rid of a 2024 toyota camry payments in every month was killing me lol
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Nice video ! Ok.... in 2022 purchased a 2007 Lincoln Executive L with about 470,000 miles for $ 1,300. Runs great, very luxurious like a "mini limo", done nothing to it for almost 2 years, and then recently had the rear suspension air shocks ride height sensor replaced for $ 350, but that's all !! It was maintained well because it was part of a livery service, but still......470,000 miles ! ;-) Now it's got nearly 480,000 miles. A/C works, can lounge in limo style in the back with the a/c cranking and a DVD playing in style and luxury. 🙂 Plus a "bullet proof" 4.6L V8 that actually can Move. Just an example of how correct you are in your video.
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BMW E46 Wagon - 220,000 miles; a barn find for just a few grand. learning to maintenance a high milage older car is an awesome skill to learn.
Loved it so much I hunted down a 3-series convertible for about the same price as the weekender.
@@ChattinKhakis Very cool. You don’t see many E46 wagons anymore that’s for sure.
@@PhilipTamorria yeah, we’re about 8months into ownership, its been a lot of fun for roadtrips
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My daily driver is a 2000 Toyota Camry. Got it just a couple years ago at roughly 280,000 miles (for free). While it has had a couple of issues, the car is dirt cheap to insure, cheap to maintain, gets incredible gas mileage, and I have peace of mind whenever I park in more sketchy areas. I love it.
@@edwingeorge6507 💯🤘
Purchased my 2009 Ford Crown Victoria P71 w/62k in 2017 for 5k, still driving it as my daily to this day with 154k👍 Still have my 1987 Iroc-Z I purchased from the original owner in 96’ and have a 1978 Chevy Caprice with 28k original miles. Happy with my current fleet 👍
@@capricetony Nice! I had a 3rd gen TA back in the mid/late nineties. Miss that car
crown vics go 300-400k miles. main issues with the intake manifolds and coil on plug ignition system.
everything paid off is good.
@@subaruamazon 💯💯
I had an 04 Honda accord ex for 1300 dollars I bought at 18. Same interior as yours. The issue is the odometer was rolled back. Definitely a learning experience but despite all that it was a great car. It had well over 200k miles. As I know I put about 10k miles myself. Handles well and it wasn't pretty but considering I was younger and didn't have much. I was proud of owning it. Anytime I see a beat up accord around. I wonder about my old accord.
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fraud on the rise. how did u figure out the odometer was tampered with? how do i avoid that?
Being inclined to fix your own car should negate a lot fear of high mileage, but overall condition and maintenance is pretty important.
Facts
I have a 93 Thunderbird with 82k miles I got for $4k works fine and looks awesome. Only had to buy it because my dad had to sell his 92 to help pay bills and stuff, and am hoping to keep this one alive until I can pass it on to my kid I hopefully have by the time I die.
Also if you're reading this, this is the second video of yours I've seen and you've earned a new subscriber. I think the chill way you just cruise and chat about car stuff in the videos I've watched so far is awesome.
Thanks again brother I appreciate you!
While I mostly agree, I just don't have the time to always be fixing a beater when it constantly breaks down at inopportune times...
I just purchased a new vehicle after driving the same beater for 15 years. I still have the beater, but I also have something I know will work when I need it.
Your car uses an actual key. Now, I like that.
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I have a 2000 Buick Lesabre with 216k KMS, 2 owners from new. I paid $700 CAD and it's drives like a couch. It's my beater/2nd vehicle. Everything works.
Nice!!
is it a 3.8 liter? those are supposed to be a great gm engine.
My father used to own this exact same accord with the white paint and beige leather seats. Let me tell you, it was the MOST comfortable car I’ve ever been in.
That k24 reliability alongside extreme comfort was an amazing combination.
Was 4 grand when he bought it with 140k on it. Sold it for 4200 with 205 on it.
Very cool! This one is a J series actually, but yes the K series cars are great 👍
I just picked up a ‘94 Camry as my daily beater car. Only has 105k miles (which isn’t bad) for about $1k. People shouldn’t fear older or high mileage cars.
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IF you get in a car accident though, those cars are your coffin. The new cybertruck, rams, ford lightning, hummer ev are weight 9k lb.
@@superbros1690 a risk I have to take I guess. I don’t have cybertruck money and I don’t wanna be seen in one regardless.
@@S.C1970 Lol thats not the point. I don't have either of those cars. Just stating a fact.
Yes, they absolutely should. I've bought cars that were maintenance nightmares
I can’t tell you how many people I’ve tried to sell cars with “high miles” it scared them away even with all the maintenance records I did. I’ve seen more newer cars blow up after 80k miles. I’ve had older cars hit 200-300k still running fine with proper PM
@@889976889 totally 💯
I know you did not mention a Nissan (most say they are unreliable) but I bought a 2017 Nissan Sentra SV with sunroof new with 27 miles on it. I've been driving it now for almost 8 years. I still have it but I had to put the car in the body shop for the door when it was hit and a fender when a new driver hit my car. Other than that the paint overall is in near excellent shape and the interior is solid. I also had to get a new door handle when the dealership broke it when it was in the shop 2 years ago. I've have had it serviced at the dealer only and all of the records are located online which helps at ton. The only issue I have with it currently is the AC is not blowing as cold as it should but this Monday I am getting it checked out. The car does not leak any fluids and it does not burn any oil and it currently has 129,259 miles on it. Main thing is no issues with my CVT transmission which has been serviced 4 times. For me being 38 years old the car is in excellent shape.
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I own a 2011 Sentra bought with 20,000 miles now has 150,000 miles no leaks. The AC went out but I’m ok with that as I only use it for around town use. I definitely would trust it on a long road trip any day of the week. Been a very good car and the cost of ownership was been very minimal. Sad thing is I need a bigger car as my two boys and I don’t fit well inside. We are tall.
I'm currently driving a 2007 PT Cruiser that has over 160000 miles on it. It used to belong to my mother who purchased it at 40,000 miles to replace her 2005 model who's timing belt broke while I was driving it. When she passed away 5 or 6 years ago, it went to my brother who maintained it in a meticulous manner. When it was time to replace the timing belt on this one he debated on training it in or replacing it, ultimately he replaced the timing belt.
A few months ago he called me up and told me he'd give it to me if I wanted it. I flew to the west coast, drive it almost 2000 miles home and it runs like a brand new car. I averaged over 25 mpg all the way home, one tank of gas I got just south of 30 mpg in it. I won't say it's the car with the highest number of miles on it. But it is one of the finest cars I've ever owned
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The best deal I ever got was a 2007 honda fit with 220,000 miles. It was Free, and still running at 270k
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Was just browsing around for an early 2010’s Toyota 4Runner. Realized one thing. Those cars are just not worth buying anymore. 2010-13s were anywhere from $15K for a 220K miles plus to $22K for 140K miles. That is just too much when you can build and buy top notch Limited Edition brand new 4Runner for just $51-53K. So you are looking at either buying $16-17K 2011 basic model with 200K miles, or 2024 new Limited edition for just 3 times more. My logic always was like this for even the best resale value cars. 1 year old minus 20-25% initial price. 3 year old car minus 40-50% of the initial price. 5 year old car minus 60-65% of the initial price. And 7+ years old car minus 80%+ of the initial price. That car with 200K miles and 20011 year basic model should be maximum $8-9K in my book. Not $15-16K. Used cars are just way too overpriced now.
Your math is out of this world and not realistic for this day and age. Those prices are not realistic.
Tacomas and 4runners always made more sense to buy new. Used prices on those have always been way too high. During the pandemic pricing 3 year old Tacomas were going for MORE than new. It's called the taco tax for a reason.
You're not looking hard enough. I got a 2001 Tacoma with 200k miles for $3k cash.
The paint is all faded, basic crank windows, dings and scratches, but it runs like a dream with ICE cold AC. $23/mo insurance.
The uglier they look the cheaper you can get a beater even if it's mechanically fine.
Also your point doesn't make sense just because a car is '15k' you justify spending ANOTHER 40k to buy new? lol
Then there's the EXPENSIVE monthly insurance to worry about, and dings and scratches on your precious new car. No thanks
Oh yeah you can't find a 4runner for cheap. Best you can do is a 4th gen
I inherited my great grandpa's 2006 tacoma 4x4. Been taking care of this truck for well over 5 years now. I received it at 98K miles, very, VERY low. So currently at 107K and still taking care of it. I feel very blessed to have it, and finally own a 4x4 truck.
@@CGGarage 💯🙏
A year ago I purchased an 01 Lexus ES300 with 115k miles. The engine is buttery smooth. Rides like a dream and im sure better than most new cars. It had alot of maintenance recently done as well including timing belt. Was purchased off on an old couple.
@@ManuelFresh100 nice!!
Own a 2003 Tacoma and paid $13,000 used in 2006. 214k miles now and although slower than other trucks, I have a low insurance payment, great for Home Depot trips or help someone move and have a $300 stereo with AppleCar Play and backup camera. I’ve done a few common repairs like shocks, ball joints, engine mounts, AC and rack & pinion. Still way cheaper than a $45k+ new one.
@@MrJFunk Those are great! Great era for the Tacoma.
Agree 100%. My girlfriend told me that one of the things that she found most attractive was that I drove old cars and took good care of them. Translation: “he cares more about being financially responsible than he does about things that don’t matter.” I have an ‘05 Prius with 330k miles and an ‘08 Avalon with 250k. I credit driving old reliable cars with being able to save a heck of a lot more for retirement and kids’ college. It’s all about trade offs.
@@RoScoHutch 🤘🤘
Bought my 2008 Honda Accord top trim with 170000kms (105000 miles) for 6650 CAD (4800 USD) back in September 2021.
Still runs like a dream. Super cheap insurance. No plans of getting anything newer any time soon.
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A couple years ago I got a 93 Toyota T100 truck from the original owner, a retiree, for $2800. 5 Speed, 3.0L V6, 4WD.
@@Freebird1765 awesome!
$500 honda accord 250k miles ..did my first head gasket job ..ran for a year and trans died. But i just needed it for a year while wife became a nurse.
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Agree 💯. Back in 2015, I found a 10 year old Acura MDX (Honda Pilot) with 115k on the odometer. I arranged for a test drive and told the dealer I'd be a while. I swung by my mechanic for an inspection, and he found nothing wrong with this car. Then I proceeded to take it to my friend at a local auto body, who found no signs of any accident damage. This car was immaculate inside and out. I took it back to the dealer, and cut right to the chase about purchasing. He at first wasn't going to come down in price, but I knew that car was sitting there for months so I was prepared to walk away. He did end up coming down in price ($11,900 down to $10,000) and I wrote a check. Nearly ten years later, Dad is now driving that Acura and it now has over 200k. No issues at all .. just regular maintenance! ❤️
@@lisamoss3146 that’s great 💯
I got a toyota avalon 2011 limited 13k with 91k miles. 2 owner Both did the correct service for the miles so it was really steal and it's pretty much breaking in. At 95k Still driving like a dream. Only car i'd pull a loan out for not a newer! PLEASE listen to this man.
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Have an 08 Avalon Limited with 111,000 miles. 1 owner before me, well taken care of. Mint condition. Expect to get many more (trouble free) miles on it
We stan a SoMD king. From one SMIB to another RESPECT. Liked hearing your perspective on used cars. Had a high mileage Cadi that I got for dirt cheap that was an absolute BEAST. And I knew it would be when I got it, previous owner, had a Cadillac tattoo on his forearm… Got it overseas, and shipped it back to the states. Loved it.
@@SeanMacadelic Haha thank you brother 🤘💯
2004 Toyota Camry 161000 miles drives like a dream. 3500.00
@@trapps75 Nice!
Keep it for 20 more years.
The best deal i got on a used car was in 2018, when I bought a 2015 Honda Civic LX with about 29000 miles on it for $8300. The car was prior salvage but had no issues since the front bumper, one headlight and fender were damaged. The guy who sold it to me got it from auction and fixed it but didnt want to bother selling it for a profit. Looking at the amount he bought it for plus the parts I paid exactly what he did for it. I'm still driving it to this day, over 145k miles now. Gotta replace the brakes for the first time still. I plan on driving it to 300k miles unless I start having back issues.
@@rouvem12 💯💯
Bought a '97 Ford Explorer in 2004 with 59.000 miles on it for $6.500. Still my daily driver now in 2024 - had very few problems with it.
Awesome 👏
ah the exploder
@@mococaboy17 so far nothing has exploded in mine. Been completely reliable and low cost maintenance. '97 was a good year.
Totally agree, my awesome 2011 Infiniti FX35 at 216,000 miles seriously drove like almost new. Sadly I was in a wreck with a deer. Just bought a '10 Malibu and it has 194k miles, put some money into it, but I hope to keep it five years or however long.
@@TraverseNowhere 💯🤘
Last month I bought a 2014 Audi A6 for 7900 out the door! 142,000 miles and it runs spectacular
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In 2002 I paid $3500 for a single cab Toyota T-100 with 121,000 miles manual with no AC but I drove that truck for 20 years daily and it outlasted every new car my wife and I got between then. It was a beater and other than oil changes that I did myself and routine maintenance with a few minor part replacements it was the most reliable truck I have ever owned. But I finally sold it to someone who needed a reliable vehicle for no money they still drive it. I would of kept it but driving it in Louisiana during the summer was miserable.
@@TheImedic 💯💯
I've just bought my first ever car about 6 months ago. It's a 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, paid 5.000 euros on it, cash. It's got about 170.000km and it runs and drives great! It's sporty, 2-door, red, it's got a naturally aspirated 1.6 litre engine. Now I am able to go to work and back, go on road trips with my girlfriend, and save up money every month instead of having a monthly payment for a new car! I'm still reaaally young, so I'll have plenty of time for cooler cars. And I gotta say I really like the car I bought, so I got nothing to complain about!
@@AndreiArdelean-to4zt very cool!
2013 Lincoln Navigator, $12,000. one owner, complete service records. had 167,000 miles at purchase, but the maintenance records were solid. had it for 6 months, and no real problems other than routine maintenance. this model takes E85 fuel, which i rarely see over $3 per gallon. the vehicle has been a real joy.
@@volvo1354 💯💯
Good advice here, new cars are not only really expensive but they’re so complicated they’ll cost a fortune to fix when they go wrong.
@@rosswootton8825 thanks 🙏
I bought a Xsara Picasso 2004 with 215K km. Served me well for 10 years. No major issues. I bought it in 2014 when it was 10 years old. Now, in 2024, I will replace it, as only now, when it has 275K Km, it's starting to show its fatigue (a crack in the engine block. Can still work around it, but I prefer not).
I'll never buy a new car, because in my country the tax on a new car is more than 100% (you heard me right, we pay more than double on new cars). The price breaks even here when the cars are around 10 year old. Finding a well-taken-care-of 10 years old cars is the best way to go. If there were any issues, they would have been taken care of by that time.
@@zvikaso Those taxes sound crazy! Thats not fair at all!
@@PhilipTamorria Life is not fair. I live in the most expensive city in the world (no. 1 in the charts).
Anyway, yesterday I bought a 2005 Peugeot 407 SW 2.2 (with ZF gear) in mint condition for 2000$. Nothing to fix or replace. Newly painted. Looks new. This car would cost the same anywhere imho.
@@zvikaso 🙏🙏
I drive a lot for my business. Last year was 28,000 miles and this year is scheduled for 52,000 (1,000 a week). The more I drive, the more I earn. I change oil+filter every 5,000 miles and do the maintenance perfectly. My current car is 2019 156,000. I have zero worries, absolutely zero. I can use this car until 2031 and that is the goal to use it as long as possible. By then it should be 600,000 miles. After doing high milage in many cars BMW, VW, Ford I dont have a single worry about milage. Maintenance is most important to me.
@@jwb935 maintenance is everything! 💯🤘
Love your energy! I bought a 2001 Honda CRV for $3k 14 years ago. It had 113k miles and now has 296k. I'm now in the market for an older model SUV.
@@CC-sm3qm Thanks!! 💯💯
I drive a clapped out Volvo V50 that my dad bought for 4k back in 2018. Thing is a TANK. Currently has a piece of glow plug melted onto one cylinder and it's ran like this for 4k km (will either replace or rebuild the engine when I get the money).
Girls also like it because its fancier than what most people my age (or even their parents drive), the paint and interior are in decent shape (especially for its age, and I keep it decently clean.
@@fatfalcon3434 🦾💯
I daily a 2003 Rav 4. It used to be my parents’. It has low mileage, only 135,000. I don’t ever want to get rid of it. The tcm caused the transmission to shift bad, but I replaced it and it only shifts bad when it’s very cold outside and it hasn’t warmed up. It’s not a big deal I just warm it up before I leave in the winter.
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bought a 2004 Monte Carlo for $500...STILL driving it 6 years later....great car...
@@imeldahiggins-wiffle8302 nice!
3rd times the charm. I’ve finally learned and will NOT make the same mistakes again lol Thanks!
@@sindirodriguez1030 😁😁
Smart guy.. Sometimes the best car is the one you least desire.
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Great video, love your practical mindset.
@@esidewand 🤘🙏
I bought a 17 Altima off CoPart w/43k miles. Just under 8k when I was 19.Transmission gave out at 80k miles . Got it replaced and looking forward I am 23 now . She is running strong at 90k miles with regular maintenance. Nice Vid
@@pabloh1618 🤘💯
I used to live in Central Maryland. Can confirm with the humidity. Don't miss it as I moved to Washington. Great video.
@@HurricaneJahya It’s the worst! And thanks!
Got a 2009 Honda CRV with 14,000 miles last year from a 90 year old lady for $10,000 cash. Her son drove it at least once a month 40 miles or more to get it to operating temperature. Flawless vehicle and always garage kept. He even put new tires on it because the originals were still on it.
@@wag375 That’s awesome 👏
Recently sold my 2010 Corolla S to a good friend. Bought it new, always garage kept, and well maintained. Did the oil change regularly arnd 4K with synthetic Mobil 1. Bought the oil and cabin air filters from Toyota. It had abt 72K miles when I sold it a few months ago. Being on top of the maintenance schedule is always good esp. if you plan on selling it down the road. I was surprised on how many friends, families and even my own mechanic offered to purchase the car from me. So maintain your vehicle folks. You will be surprised on how many people will jump in on it when it’s time for you to sell it.
@@matt_d7828 absolutely! So many people neglect and abuse everything in their path…and especially their cars 🤘
I agree with your video! I have a 2008 Honda Civic with 244k miles. Before that I had a 1998 Toyota Camry with 200k. I feel that older Toyotas and Hondas with high mileage that have been well maintained are a great value because they can be bought relatively cheaply, but still have many reliable years left.
@@1990jmv 💯💯
Bought a 2005 Toyota Sequoia for about $3200 with a bit over 300k miles on it, a few years later it’s still going, no major issues. Pass the emmission test everytime
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I've been driving my mom's 1998 Toyota Corolla VE (most basic trim) for the last few years. She bought it new back in 1998, and it's 26 years old now. It's only got 140k miles. It's a very basic car, but everything always works.
@@williamzhang963 thanks cool 🤘
I think you have one of the coolest channels man just the way you speak about cars I can definitely tell your a car guy! Keep dropping that 🔥 content 🙏🏾💯✊🏾
Thanks! It’s been a grind so far between this IG & TikTok, and it’s hard to stay positive all of the time so I really appreciate comments like this! 🙏🙏
@@PhilipTamorria no doubt bro ✊🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Bought a 1998 E320 Mercedes with 33k for $9k. Beautiful car in perfect condition. Drove for 12 plus years and sold for $4,500with 135k. All in including maintenance and repairs, it cost me $50 a month! Insurance was $40 per month full coverage. 30 mpg on the highway with a powerful V6. Loved that car!
@@nikij.6058 💯💯
"look for a vehicle of a retired person" that is like a pro tip Philip, im 27, my first car I bought with 22, was a 2014 Hyundai HB20 (Hyundai model specific made for Brazil, a hatch one). My man, I had troubles with that car, a lot of money spent on corrective maintenance, in the time I didn't knew about Toyotas and Hondas fame. A year ago I quit the troubles and got for me a Honda HRV 2019, from an old guy friend of a family member, boy! the car had 5 years and only 34k kms (in Brazil we don't use miles, count something like 21k miles). All the maintenance written in the car manual, did by time every 12 months, I have like zero troubles with the car now and its like strange for me, since I had a bad time with my first car. I hope I put atleast 200k in it, spend a good amount of years!! thanks for sharing your top knowledge
@@Natanael_nass 💯🙏
Recently bought a 2006 4runner v8 sport edition 4wd with 225k, its my little project and i love it!!
@@CultureJive Nice!
Bought a 2004 Honda Element for $2300. 304,000 miles but no rust and maintained well by the 3 previous owners. Last owner I bought it from had it 10 years and put a 150,000 of those miles on it. He Decided to part with it because he bought a newer gen Element. I love it and it runs like a top. People don’t believe it has that many miles on it. We have 2 Toyotas and 2 Hondas in the household and all are paid off. Did the car payment thing for years like everyone else until I FINALLY realized how much money I was losing with depreciating assets. NEVER AGAIN. I will continue to buy and drive used well maintained vehicles for cash. I could care less what people think of me and what I drive.
@@DBMD7 💯🤘
I like this video a lot. All my cars were high mileage when I bought them and they’re still going strong. 2014 Cayenne Diesel with 188k miles, 2020 Honda Insight with 175k miles, 2012 Mazdaspeed3 with 150k miles. All are in great condition, but needed a little love. Got a great deal and worked on them myself
@@nospeednaf Great cars! Diesel Cayenne sounds sweet! Thank You!
Ive got an 09 prius.. 185k miles, seems to keep running fine... paid $6500 four years ago.... 47mpg, cheap to yearly register.
@@cliffdariff74 💯💯
My husband and I decided to shop for a new PHEV. We were looking at between $50 and $70,000 Canadian dollars. We owe nothing on our current vehicles. 2013 Jeep Sahara unlimited with 49,500 miles, 2018 VW Golf Alltrack 33k miles, and a summer fun 2013 Mazda MX5 with just 34,800 miles. We decided to just keep what we have and continue looking after them!
@@louisevessey3839 🤘🤘
I have 2003 Honda Accord, which need some repairs but that will be later down the road when my money get's better. I say it needs a new catalytic converter, new paint job, new brake reservoir, get the driver side seat repaired and the leather redone and cleaned up, beside that still drive amazing, with only 272k plus with some rust spot with damaged back bumper and need 1 new break light assembly beside that still amazing to drive. I am getting my door actuator looked at on the front driver side and passenger side looked and possibly replaced to get them working again this up coming Thursday.
@@shawnbottomley6381 🤘🤘
Great physique Phillip for someone 45 years old.. nice video Honda owner here from India mind it's whooping 17 years old
@@WeMake007 Thanks 🙏
Cars I had with high miles and ran smooth until I sold it
05 Subaru Forester @ 220,000
02 Honda accord
01 Camry @250,000
2011 Buick lacrosse @ 180,000 (currently own)
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428,000 on 87 Nissan Hardbody I bought used 29 years ago. 275k on 98 Civic HX.
The best story Ive seen is the Million Mile Frontier on TFL truck channel. One owner, business use every day.
@@jeanclaude7018 💯💯
In 2022 i bought a 2014 FIAT Panda with 160,000km. The engine is a 0.9 Twin Air. The car does have some cigarette burns and scratches in the interior from the previous owners. It now has 184,900 km. Still the original engine and manual transmission. I get it serviced every 10,000 km. And I'm glad i do. The last service had unbalanced tires and worn spark plugs. When it hits 200,000 kilometers, I want to get it detailed, fix the interior and bring it to a auto magazine company.
@@bjthedjdutchdude1992 💯💯
Man, I couldn’t agree with you more with everything you said about cars, life and cost of living complaints.
For me, it’s the cars that are just below the 100k, 200k, 300k intervals I am extra cautious of - as this is when timing belts and other things need to be changed and that can be half the price of the car if you have to get it done. So it’s a bonus if the previous owner has recently done it OR if it hasn’t been done, you can use it as a negotiating tool and have it done with confidence going forward.
@@divad23 absolutely 💯
Back in 2015, I bought a 2002 Acura 3.5RL with only 139k miles on it. It wasn't my daily at first, but it eventually did become the daily commuter. I still have this Acura with now right at 250k miles. It's been a great vehicle with very little issues. I've only had to replace the radiator & alternator so far.
@@trancross7040 💯💯
Graduated high school in 2017. I drove a 1988 Pontiac firebird throughout - picked it up for 2k. Best money I’ve ever spent.
@@jamesgalvin41 Awesome! Love 3rd gen’s
Great video. My mom is the same way she keeps her cars for as long as possible until it no longer starts and or isn't drivable anymore. We had a white 2001 Honda Odyssey and a silver 2000 BMW 4 door i believe it was a 3 series. At one point those were the only cars we had we couldn't afford another and we made the best of both of those cars they were both pretty reliable the BMW was more of a Weekend car but sometimes got driven on weekdays Unfortunately the Honda Odyssey died then the BMW broke a couple years after now my mom is in a 2018 Toyota RAV4 that she got in 2018 its 2024 and the rav4 drivers perfectly as it did when it first left the Toyota dealership. Her plan is to keep it until it dies just like the Honda van. It just doesn't make sense to get a car ever few years. It's nice to see someone else that thinks the same thing. Good video
@@Crazyreviewer123 🤘🙏
A couple DUIS is a wild statement to me but great info!
Yes! Long time ago fortunately 🤘🙏
In 2021, I bought a 1986 toyota pickup with the 7ft bed for $1500 that only had 99k miles on it. I use it for moving large things I can't fit in my car and taking things to the dump. Currently still has less than 105k miles on it.
@@desrado nice!
Currently struggling to get out of a crappy loan I took on a car. Once I do, i'm buying a car cash and never taking another car loan in my life...
@@INvertPb4Life 🤘🙏
Great common sense video, Philip. Thanks. I have 2 cars, both 2007. Highlander Sport with 204K daily and a Saab 9-3 2.0t convertible with 160K. Highlander only cost me $5K 4 years ago and is bulletproof. The Saab has also been one of my most reliable and definitely the most fun car I've ever owned.
@@joecutro7318 Great Cars! And thanks 🙏
1973, got a 1969 Beetle for $500. used it two years and sold it for $500. Recently a 2010 Yaris in 2016 for $4k. Less than 100K miles.
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I own a MK6 2014 Jetta 2.5L 5-cylinder that I bought for $3500 with 150,000mi. which, by the way, is surprisingly 100x more reliable than the turbo 1.8/2.0 versions of MK6 generation VW cars. It was abused by the previous owner and I’ve since learned to repair cars by myself after owning it for 2 years. I’ve learned SO MUCH that I took on a bigger project, a 1st Gen face lifted 2010 E83 BMW. it has been a challenge, but it wasn’t even running when i bought it for only $2500. I got it running after a month of tinkering and plan on making it my winter car (i live in very rural maine with super snowy winters). I would wager to guess I’ve saved about $20,000-$30,000 on repairs just by doing everything myself.
@@OfficialDJLaxative Good stuff! 💯💯
Fixing to delve into the beater car buying moving forward. My wife finally agreed with me that we only need “1” cross country family worthy vehicle; mine and my 18yo daughters vehicle can be paid in cash beaters. Being that I am a weekend DIY hobbyist mechanic, as long as the beater I buy has no major engine, transmission, problems and blows ice cold a/c, I can handle the future preventive maintenance and repairs😊
@@chadfield376 🤘💯
Never tried it but I’ll do my research now thanks!
@@isiahd.5873 🤘🙏
I got my garage kept 2003 Highlander 12 yrs ago for $3,500 (good condition Kelley BB cost). I still have it and its extremely reliable. 278k miles, V6 FWD snappy in traffic, great on the gravel, and a nice tape deck that still plays my old Zappa tapes.
@@onlyinasheville nice!
Excellent advice! I have a 2006 Mercedes with 83k miles and a 1986 BMW with 167k which gets me every daily. I have owned them both over 12 years and I make sure I do the maintenance regularly or more. Thank you for your honesty too, very refreshing. You got the good genes sir I’m 42 graduate HS 1999 I would have guessed your age was early 30s!
@@jameskerherve7487 thanks! I appreciate it!