3 Trucks I Wouldn't Touch with a 10 Foot Pole

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  • Worst trucks to buy. 3 Trucks I Wouldn't Touch with a 10 Foot Pole, DIY and truck review with Scotty Kilmer. Top 5 least reliable trucks to buy. Bad trucks that have only gotten worse over time. Worst trucks to buy. Worst trucks to own. Trucks you should stay away from. Car manufacturers that have gone downhill in the past few years. Truck brands to stay away from. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  ปีที่แล้ว +133

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    • @sniper_pro497
      @sniper_pro497 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂😂 your a Legend mate

    • @88corinutza
      @88corinutza ปีที่แล้ว +4

      a friend just went to Houston for a 2023 Ford f-350 H/O Tremor diesel $106,000 He drove
      3 hours away and Paid $83,000 same truck

    • @jameswbarry9576
      @jameswbarry9576 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Scott my brother in law brother got a Tesla he had to get the special wiring for it and the power charger it cost him 5000.00 just to charge the dam car his wife drives a Toyota rav 4 oh boy about the gas she buy for 5000.00 crazy

    • @jamescherney5874
      @jamescherney5874 ปีที่แล้ว

      How does a taco salesman afford a 60 grand pickup?

    • @motorizedbicyclenation53cu90
      @motorizedbicyclenation53cu90 ปีที่แล้ว

      What about 2015 ford f150 2.7l seems well well built engine but idk about everything else

  • @christophersiddall7270
    @christophersiddall7270 ปีที่แล้ว +2182

    I loved hearing Bill Burr talk about the “guy who talks with his hands and yells about cars, tells people what to avoid” and I knew exactly who it was lol

    • @wolfeadventures
      @wolfeadventures ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Do you have a link for that clip?

    • @christophersiddall7270
      @christophersiddall7270 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@wolfeadventures it’s on the bill burr podcast from 6-22-23

    • @eugenefirebird8938
      @eugenefirebird8938 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Bill Burr is a guy with a big mouth who knew it and made a good career out of it. ha ha

    • @adriantomlin2902
      @adriantomlin2902 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Sometimes ya gotta talk with your hands and yell at people to get your point across!!

    • @jaydubb5788
      @jaydubb5788 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too!!! That was hilarious!

  • @ethanhill4877
    @ethanhill4877 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    When i lived in montrose Scotty rebuilt my sisters red 2006 nissan sentra. I say rebuilt i mean this man redid the entire exterior panels, mechanical work well over 5k worth of work and the car lasted FOREVER scotty you’re awesome man!!!

    • @A-A-ron-aka-big-big
      @A-A-ron-aka-big-big ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Im surprised he worked on a sentra and didn’t tell you to get rid of it and buy a Toyota or ford lmao

    • @chirayudesai793
      @chirayudesai793 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      me who lives in canada😭

    • @shinski8114
      @shinski8114 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      prolly right out of his shed with basic floor jacks and hand tools too

    • @ironsoul80
      @ironsoul80 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I remember when he had a segment on abc13 news back in the 90s it was called "ask a car guy" or something like that

    • @bree3718
      @bree3718 หลายเดือนก่อน

      1 of 1

  • @danielheartsill4269
    @danielheartsill4269 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    One of the problems with gas mileage if you live in a metro area is we spend a third of our driving time sitting at a red light. The engine is running and not going anywhere. Uses gas while sitting.

  • @edogletree5175
    @edogletree5175 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    My old dad, a master mechanic, said this about cars in the 1990 s. He said if engineers had to fix cars, they would design them very differently..so u could fix things that had to be fixed more often, like water pumps, ac equipment, timing belts, fuel pumps, etc.

    • @chuckwolfe
      @chuckwolfe ปีที่แล้ว +33

      They aren’t designed to be fixed. They want you to buy another vehicle

    • @John-Adams-Can
      @John-Adams-Can ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My boss called it eating your own dog sh!t.

    • @bigbouy19690113
      @bigbouy19690113 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Truth. Prospective Engineers should have to work on their field of choice prior to becoming design engineers.

    • @coyboybc
      @coyboybc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      He was telling the truth

    • @Brandywine53
      @Brandywine53 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Planned obsolescence is the name of the game.

  • @l.lsr.9281
    @l.lsr.9281 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The crazy amount of money I have saved watching Scottys videos all these years. Thank you sir!

  • @frankbiz
    @frankbiz ปีที่แล้ว +935

    The more I watch Scotty the more I'm convinced that 15 years ago I made the best decision buying a 2008 Toyota Highlander. Still running strong @ 243,000 miles.

    • @Pelvicpunch
      @Pelvicpunch ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Same with my 09 Xterra- 253000 and still doing 2000 miles a month!

    • @frankbiz
      @frankbiz ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@Pelvicpunch that's great Robert! You obviously maintain it very well. The main problem with most cars, trucks and SUV's is that many people simply don't change the oil and other fluids regularly. I'm sure you have seen videos of neglected engines and transmissions that sound like junk with only 100k miles. Like Scotty says, "oil is cheap, engines are expensive."

    • @liberalsrmentallyflawed3611
      @liberalsrmentallyflawed3611 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Quess, nothing is wrong with helping a foreign company.. Good job.

    • @bryancook4553
      @bryancook4553 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      My 2003 Sequoia has 285k miles and it’s still an awesome truck!!

    • @juans6639
      @juans6639 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Two of my daughters are proud owners of Toyota SUVs

  • @barryjoslin432
    @barryjoslin432 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Happy 2018 Tundra owner. V8, 6A transmission, and bulletproof. I just don't trust turbos - not even from Toyota. I'll pay for more gasoline and keep it forever. 5 1/2 years old and it is flawless. So much power. 12-13mpg city and 17-18 highway. That's fine to me. And my favorite thing is the whole rear window rolls down. In SW Florida I use that every day. Beautiful truck.

    • @searchforthetruth1
      @searchforthetruth1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here I’m a Toyota fanboy but I’m looking at the 24 Tacoma with the 4cyl turbo with extreme skepticism. Turbo ANYTHING does not translate to longevity or reliability after 100k miles. I guess we will see!

    • @Press1for
      @Press1for ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's ok in SWFL until you enter North Ft Myers. Them tweekers are relentless......

  • @kayakkevin
    @kayakkevin ปีที่แล้ว +79

    My 2016 5.0 F-150 has 183,000 miles and still runs like a clock and cold AC. The Ford V8 is worth its weight in gold!😍 AND I should mention it gets 18-23 MPG!

    • @Southsidebum
      @Southsidebum ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This will be my next pickup 15-17 still had the 6 speed transmission as well

    • @josephcook1730
      @josephcook1730 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're a lucky one. My cousin in laws have a 17 with nothing but problems. My uncle had a 14 that stayed in the shop, I know friends that have problems out of theirs, and my cousin is dropping his 19 f250 7.0 from all the problems in it. Yota ✌️

    • @niceguy6837
      @niceguy6837 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wait till it hits over 200k miles, the transmission will stop working

    • @mkl5448
      @mkl5448 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      2017 f150 4x4 167k, zero issues and runs like new. Take care of your truck and it will take care of you, pretty simple.

    • @smokejblow66
      @smokejblow66 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Amen brother! The 5.0 is 👑

  • @josephtrunk3565
    @josephtrunk3565 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    The old Chevy trucks were glorious. Uncle had a 1970, 4WD, 350, ran it for 397,000, gave it away, had a snow plow mounted on it in PA during snow season.

    • @nofyfb123
      @nofyfb123 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Can't speak of 1970 - I am not THAT old but mid 80's and up - all detroit stuff is garbage.

    • @Rob-fd6si
      @Rob-fd6si 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      450,000 2001 Silverado 1500 5.3

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Rob-fd6si cars and trucks after 2010 are junk!

    • @LS3_Jaden
      @LS3_Jaden 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Detroit’s were great if you took care of them😐

  • @truckmann1762
    @truckmann1762 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I got a 2013 1500 WT Silverado and I have 206,000 miles. Everything in my truck is manually operated. Manual door locks. Manual windows. Manually adjusted seats. Naturally aspirated 4.3 liter V6 that has gotten up to 24 mpg. Rear wheel drive with a posi-lock diff. I plowed through 22 inches of "Lake Effect" snow with it. Perfect daily commuter truck. No problems yet.

    • @garyalford9394
      @garyalford9394 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      most likely will need a few fuel pumps and modules, especially if you are in the rust belt, then there is brake lines, my neighbor spent $2200.00 having his brake lines replaced.

  • @risby1930
    @risby1930 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    I was in the parts business for years and we kept Chevy door handles in all the different interior colors in stock. There was rarely a day go by when we didn't sell one. Only the "highest quality" from GM.

    • @randellt
      @randellt ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Replaced mine 2 times now on my suburban.. and the inside handle I believe 3 times as well...

    • @mikefoehr235
      @mikefoehr235 ปีที่แล้ว

      GM is pure crap...like Ford

    • @ips7125
      @ips7125 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well its not just gm. I had several ford obs that several times you to pull the handle to get out of the truck and be holding the handle in your hand in the door not open

    • @larryroyovitz7829
      @larryroyovitz7829 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      If a cheap, plastic door handle is the only major thing and everything else is okay-ish, I'd be happy. Its the little things. lol

    • @LogansGigi991
      @LogansGigi991 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know exactly what you're talking about! First thing to go on truck! First one, and then the other. Should have bought a half dozen!

  • @Revelation18-4
    @Revelation18-4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I had a 1993 Chevy Silverado 1500, 6 cylinder. Bought it used in 1995. Drove it until August, 2018. Paid 0nly 4,500.00 for it. Never had any major engine problems with it, just normal repairs throughout the years. Guess I lucked out on that one. Gas mileage was great also. ⛽

    • @jamesblevins7115
      @jamesblevins7115 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My 93 Chevy work truck went 450000 with a 4.3 never failed me and I drove it for my business for 20 years

    • @itsLudi-qv3rv
      @itsLudi-qv3rv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He's talking about the 3rd gen. First gen are actually pretty reliable, most of the common issues are super easy and cheap to fix

  • @user-sh6nx8vj3k
    @user-sh6nx8vj3k ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Chevrolet tech here, on those 2015 that front hvac condenser were common to leak on their lines. If you are facing the truck inside the grill you can see on the right side of the condenser line it was known to have small cracks on the welds of the line. An yes 15 hour job for removing the evaporator but weren't common to have leaks, had replaced more evaporator cores in Cadillacs Ats more than silverado. Is as if GM was doing it on purpose with cadillac so customers will spend a ton of money to get their cars repair.

  • @jaymo9085
    @jaymo9085 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    With all of the arm movements, Scotty would make a phenomenal orchestra conductor.

  • @CountryFenderBass
    @CountryFenderBass ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have my 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4. I love it. Starts ever time.

    • @Jeffrobodine23
      @Jeffrobodine23 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me too, I never wondered if it was going to start and get me there. 170,000 miles.

  • @factchecker9358
    @factchecker9358 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'm still mad about all those creme puff reviews of the tundra that overlooked all the new reliability issues of a v6 with turbos. Stay safe and smart with Scotty.

    • @LayzeeGiant
      @LayzeeGiant ปีที่แล้ว

      What issues? You mean the small batch in 2022 of turbos that were fixed with a software update? People will find a reason to hate on something just because it’s not their preferred make or model. Or it’s different then the last 50 years. Your name is Factchecker, yet you failed to check any facts lol.

  • @simms196
    @simms196 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    The evaporator in my 2000 Chevy Express still holds freon perfectly after 23 years. So moral to the story: New =junk, high maintenance & very expensive repair.

    • @richsweeney1115
      @richsweeney1115 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thats because it's older....newer chevys are junk

    • @svongsa
      @svongsa ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I have a 2002 Silverado 1500 LS. The AC is still blowing cold AC the day I got it new.

    • @xynfly6899
      @xynfly6899 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@richsweeney1115I don't know I had a 2014 minutes at 300,000 never had any issues

    • @twobeagles1365
      @twobeagles1365 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      99- 2002 Chevy's were well made vehicles, along with Ford, Toyota, after that, I dont know what happened , Engineers ? Cheap parts from Mexico ?

    • @danwhornham4037
      @danwhornham4037 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Everything is getting too complicated. Just give me a damn truck that is more mechanical than electronic. Make it well and sell them.

  • @lesterdiamond6190
    @lesterdiamond6190 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    07 V8 tundra, 385000 km. Love it. Sure I’ve had to replace some parts. Brake rotors, exhaust, shocks, and I had new leaf springs made for it with an extra leaf for better towing. Overall a great truck. I plan to run it as long as I can.

    • @pikachuchujelly7628
      @pikachuchujelly7628 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Toyotas are definitely built to last, but every vehicle will need parts replaced, like brake pads and shocks. You can't get away from that.

    • @mikeb8397
      @mikeb8397 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I just bought an 07 5.7 SR5 CrewMax with only 65k original miles! Love it

    • @TimValenti-v9l
      @TimValenti-v9l ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The first generation Tundras can go well over a million miles. Know several people who have that the 4.7, 2002 model pretty much indestructible

  • @timborski1210
    @timborski1210 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    have had my 2012 1500 Ram for 11 years and hardly any issues (knock on wood). Been a RAM fan forever. Love your channel man!

    • @coyboybc
      @coyboybc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It’s amazing how many people love the Cummins engines but they complain about Dodge
      I have had my Dodge for years that outlasted most of the Chevy owners I know that have traded off theirs and still have their trucks at the dealership with problems!

    • @Marley-ii6ls
      @Marley-ii6ls 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me too, 2012 1500. A rad hose clamp rusted out, and one thermostat failure. that's all. I've had it 11 years. I tow a 6500# trailer in the mountains.

    • @Brararaf101
      @Brararaf101 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I driven older Dakota high mileage and dually 3500 Cummings strong powerful with trailer roof rank no special maintenance seems reliable

    • @edwarddaignault5243
      @edwarddaignault5243 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My heater doesn't work properly every winter in my 2012, apparently it's a common problem with Dodges. I've even heard people replacing their heater core and it still doesn't fix the issue. I've almost just given up on it.

  • @michaelvoorhees5978
    @michaelvoorhees5978 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    My brother's 04 Pontiac sunfire has just over 400,000 miles and has only had 1 fuel pump, 1 water pump and 1 window motor. Still driving it daily.

    • @brickgoon
      @brickgoon ปีที่แล้ว

      Im sorry 😂

    • @jakewillits4678
      @jakewillits4678 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can hardly believe it. A pintiac has madd it to where many a civic and corolla have been

    • @chirayudesai793
      @chirayudesai793 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      400k damnnnn

    • @davidkettell5726
      @davidkettell5726 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It must have been built at Lordstown,Ohio.

    • @Midwesttrains21
      @Midwesttrains21 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My first car was a 2001 grand prix, transmission kicked the bucket at about 290k, great vehicle.

  • @childoftruth1738
    @childoftruth1738 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    I love Scotty's brutally honest no nonsense reviews 😂😂😂

    • @lancelotlink3907
      @lancelotlink3907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had a 2015 Ram that did the same thing after 3 years of use. Had the same stupid key fob and cheap starter on a 5.7 Hemi. Lots and lots of recalls. Stopped taking it to the dealer for the recalls because i was tried of waiting for it.

    • @cliffordcolvard9495
      @cliffordcolvard9495 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's a hater and disrespectful

    • @SaNsToRmS24
      @SaNsToRmS24 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Because of Scotty’s brutal honesty, it’s putting all American car companies out of business. 😂

    • @helenahunter8408
      @helenahunter8408 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @lancelotlink3907
      @lancelotlink3907 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SaNsToRmS24 Ram, Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler are owned by Stellantis a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the French PSA Group.

  • @FedUpCanuck
    @FedUpCanuck ปีที่แล้ว +66

    The old square body trucks lasted forever the new ones totally suck. I still drive a 74 Chevy stepside short box. 350 motor well maintained 800,000 miles still going strong

    • @royharmon8846
      @royharmon8846 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I doubt it

    • @FedUpCanuck
      @FedUpCanuck ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@royharmon8846 ask me if I care

    • @deanb949
      @deanb949 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got video of ice cold air out the vents?

    • @FedUpCanuck
      @FedUpCanuck ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@deanb949 what air conditioning?

    • @Chevyman02
      @Chevyman02 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      How many times has the engine been rebuilt? I'm a die hard Chevy man, but there's no gasoline engine for any manufacturer that is going to have 800,000 miles without being rebuilt!
      The transmission as well.

  • @rjbaima
    @rjbaima ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've GOT A 2013 TITAN SV WITH A 5.6 V-8...LOVE THE GRUNT OF THE MOTOR ....ALMOST REMINDS OF THE '68 CORENET R/T WITH THE 440 MAG. IT HAD IN IT....BACK IN 1975...

    • @BigMikeRobinsonFJB
      @BigMikeRobinsonFJB 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      2005 Titan le here. 200k all original. Amazing truck.

  • @ronrobertson59
    @ronrobertson59 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wouldn't own any truck a Harley Davidson motorcycle won't fit in the bed. If it doesn't have an 8ft bed it's just a poor station wagon. I replaced the air conditioner in my 2005 chevy silverado it only has 71K on it. That's a job to you have to take off the inside fender and wrestle the compressor around the frame. All that work and now it's leaking someplace I can't find but not bad..

  • @lannynavitka8949
    @lannynavitka8949 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    Imagine having to spend $2000 on replacing an evaporator after 5 years. Mine is 20 years old this year and I could do it in less than an hour for less than $150. If I had to. Which I don't.

    • @c4279
      @c4279 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      2002 Ford Mustang GT here ... still on the original engine, transmission, AC and alternator.

    • @dcsteve7869
      @dcsteve7869 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      actually you can do it with only a partial disassembly on the dash. Remove the top cover which is just held in by 2 7mm bolts and the rest is clips and that will give you access to the mix box top bolts, each are 10mm. Then you disassemble the lower dash kick panel which is just 3 7mm bolts and then undo the clips holding the glove box inside. Fold out the glove box and remove the 7mm bolts holding it in. Next remove the passenger side sill plate cover which is held in by clips and you should have enough room to undo the rest of the bolts and move the mix box out of the way just enough to slip the condenser core out.
      However, this is actually an uncommon problem. The majority of HVAC leaks on GM trucks are from the massive condenser up front. These are easy to replace and there is a retrofit that gives it more support so it doesn't form stress fractures around the ports for the tubes. Parts are around $150-$200
      also there are vents leading to the back passenger compartment in these pickups. They're under the seat. There is an option for rear zone controls as well, same as on the Suburban.

    • @drecksaukerl
      @drecksaukerl ปีที่แล้ว

      Call me lucky, but the AC on my 2011 Silverado still blows cold enough to make snow. Got 120K miles. I will agree that the latch is garbage. Mine broke out of warranty. When I pointed out that it shouldn't have failed so soon, the service manager called GM and they agreed to pick up half the cost. Not perfect, but better than nothing.
      If something breaks prematurely on a vehicle out of warranty, it's a good idea to ask if there's a goodwill warranty. Might save you some money.

    • @zelowatch30
      @zelowatch30 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's Nissan quality for you

    • @Winterstick549
      @Winterstick549 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@dcsteve7869
      Tell GM that.

  • @xSparkyX188
    @xSparkyX188 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One thing ive learned from watching Scotty, the Ram vs Chevy vs Ford debate is liek debating which oil is best. They all have their problems, even the best years for the best models have variations that introduce quircks. Pick one and like it or sell it.

    • @jimdrich1967
      @jimdrich1967 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And I've owned all three, and had good service out of all :)

    • @Jeffrobodine23
      @Jeffrobodine23 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes depends on the era/year.

  • @stevenamatomusic
    @stevenamatomusic ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My 2015 Silverado 5.3L has about 150000 and hasn’t let me down yet 8 years later, I have no regrets

  • @jerrytalley802
    @jerrytalley802 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Scotty, my old 2016 Tundra with the big V8 gets around 14 in town and 19 highway. Mine was $39,000 December 2015, that was bad enough, but now they’re double that price. I just pulled a 26’ body Jayco camper, 10 mpg, oh well. Only disappointing thing so far is my brakes were shot at 50,000 miles, not towing, and I’m gentle on my vehicles. It’s my Armageddon truck, meaning the last one I can buy, they’re crazy with those prices, ugh!

  • @irishuwould5185
    @irishuwould5185 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Wouldn’t trade my 94 silverado 5.7 for anything. Can’t pass a gas station but it’s never left me stranded

    • @stacec3990
      @stacec3990 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Currently rebuilding my 94 K1500 4X sb. Old motor finally went at 563,680 mi. Only problem I've ever had with it is the mapping sensor. Now I always carry a spare, lol. Greatest vehicle I've ever owned, can't imagine ever replacing it

    • @wharris7594
      @wharris7594 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      99 Suburban
      5.7 350 Vortec

  • @DavidisNice
    @DavidisNice ปีที่แล้ว +474

    I enjoyed how Scotty put down the Dodge every chance he got, freaking hilarious. 😂

    • @MRKNIGHT
      @MRKNIGHT ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Dodge hasn’t made a truck since 2010.

    • @DavidNgo86
      @DavidNgo86 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol

    • @DavidNgo86
      @DavidNgo86 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It's Ram

    • @scottp2462
      @scottp2462 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@MRKNIGHTExactly and Ram has had nearly the same reliability ratings as Tundra for the past five years yet sells more than four times as many trucks. Same goes for the other full size truck makers, they are all about the same reliability but not the same price.

    • @gregbrown672
      @gregbrown672 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      323 800 on an 05 Dakota. V6. Still gets 20 mpg

  • @mestrong
    @mestrong ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have a 2004 dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.7 v8 and it now has 240000 miles, it’s been the best truck ever, original everything except radiator and water pump, just gave it to my son for his first truck pray it serves him as good as it served me, oh by the way it’s on the original transmission fluid, lol! I’m not going to change it because Scotty said not to!

  • @rminjoe
    @rminjoe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just received my 2023 Tundra. With a motor not broken in I get 20 MPG on freeway. Seeing 17 MPG on my 12 mile work commute. Way quiter than my 2007 Tundra. This is by far an awesome driving truck. Love it!

    • @jakewillits4678
      @jakewillits4678 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just dont like the idea of a turbo 6. Why not go for the v8 f150 at that point. I get toyota arguably has higher quality control but its not what it used to be and they sell a lot of f150s brother a lot. You got spare parts. A v8.. the v8 is so good on the interstates whe. Yourr passing people

  • @fishhead90
    @fishhead90 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    7:12 I love when he just waives his hand and says “ all kinds of technology in there” 😂… this guy knows his stuff 😜

  • @nicholasbcleghorn8008
    @nicholasbcleghorn8008 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Really enjoyed watching you go through the whole process of finding and correcting the problem.

  • @ThomasShaw-x5d
    @ThomasShaw-x5d ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Scotty is a national treasure! Love your videos and expertise knowledge.. This guy is one of the last real things left..

    • @MZ-ol6bd
      @MZ-ol6bd ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree, I've learned practical info and do so appreciate Scotty's old-fashioned values, and his courage to be controversial. : )

    • @leeagro5548
      @leeagro5548 ปีที่แล้ว

      Guys a dinosaur, taking positive off first?? No power probe?? Oooff

  • @johnschofield9496
    @johnschofield9496 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grandson is an auto/truck mechanic. When we were looking for a new vehicle, he advised us to NOT buy a domestic vehicle, period, because as you pointed out, they break and also their warranties are so short, most issues manifest only AFTER it's expired. At least the oriental brands have a much better warranty.

    • @williamsturgeon2487
      @williamsturgeon2487 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      New car warranties? On Toyota, Honda, and Nissan: drive train-5 yrs or 60,000 miles; bumper to bumper- 3 yrs or 36,000 miles. Chevrolet and GMC and Ford: drive train 5 yrs or 60,000 miles; bumper to bumper 3 yrs or 36,000 miles. Looks like they are all the same. Ignorance is bliss!

  • @8bitsamurai6
    @8bitsamurai6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gome on GM. Miss my 95 z71. Think was a tank. Well made and sounded great. They really need to make better simple cars. My dD just got a new chevy and its crazy how many simple things they cut off now that used to be standard.

  • @Dreson45
    @Dreson45 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Scotty, a few things I noticed when you were diagnosing the Ram. You demonstrated a capacitive discharge when you touched the disconnected positive and negative cables together, if anyone were to try that you MUST make sure that BOTH batteries are disconnected if you have a vehicle with an auxiliary battery for engine stop start! Also, if you’re going to disconnect the battery positive cable but leave the negative connected, make sure to insulate and isolate the positive cable so it can’t touch the positive post.

    • @shermanbird3248
      @shermanbird3248 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Scotty is behind the times. a 100 ohm resistor is required to clear a computer to prevent damage... and that is a VERY bad idea on many of the more current vehicles, regardless.

    • @vernfowlkes8110
      @vernfowlkes8110 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@shermanbird3248I saw a video where he advised using just that very technique. Interesting eh?

    • @johnhoover7869
      @johnhoover7869 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was an older video clip, regardless I don't think it's ever been the best practice to short out a computer.

  • @9mmARman
    @9mmARman ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All the "creature comforts" in the new vehicles are nothing but problems you'll have to fix if you keep your vehicles for any amount of time. That's why I'm still driving the only vehicle I ever bought new, a 1994 K1500 extended cab 4x4, Z71 with a 350 and 14 bolt rear axle. Sure, living in New England I recently did body work, made a custom bed, installed a 3/4-ton rear spring pack and replaced 40" of rotted frame with a channel I formed from 3/16" plate. I'm just lucky I have the skills and the facilities to work on it and make anything I need. I even reupholstered the seats and replaced the carpet with a fitted vinyl floor mat.
    The crazy thing is I have a 4" suspension lift, 35" tires, and I'm still on the original ball joints, tie rod ends, CV and U-Joints, wheel bearings with 289,000 miles. The only thing I had to do up until the recent repairs was at 260,000 I had to rebuild the 4L60E after losing 3rd and 4th gears.
    I'm going to keep buying older and older vehicles. After I'm done with the Chevy I have a decent condition '73 F250 4x4 I'm going through for a 2nd vehicle. The car companies can keep the junk they make today that cost as much as a damn mortgage payment!
    Keep up the great videos. I really enjoy them!

  • @RK-ip9zp
    @RK-ip9zp ปีที่แล้ว +133

    This guy is one of the last real things left.

    • @labpartnerlp
      @labpartnerlp ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dude he makes up garbage all the time. I applaud his effort and enthusiasm though.

    • @L6901Malice
      @L6901Malice ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@labpartnerlp no u

    • @Tundratwin1
      @Tundratwin1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Must be a dodge owner😂

    • @labpartnerlp
      @labpartnerlp ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Tundratwin1 nah, I own Hondas and Toyotas which maybe he likes? I'm just an engineer and he constantly says things that are factually incorrect.

    • @pikachuchujelly7628
      @pikachuchujelly7628 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Some of his repair and maintenance videos have good advice, but it's clear that he is very opinionated when it comes to car brands, constantly putting down GM products and praising Toyota.

  • @dp97303
    @dp97303 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i own a 1989 3/4 ton GMC 350 v8 4x4 im restoring it i love it ill never get rid of it

  • @fawnlliebowitz1772
    @fawnlliebowitz1772 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    16 Hemi Ram here, love it only thing that's gone bad was a ABS sensor. I can live with that.

  • @gcfreak898
    @gcfreak898 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'm glad I went with the 2014 Ford F150 with the 5.0L V8 and 4WD. No issues besides normal wear and tear. 68k mileage currently and everything works great.

    • @vittoriovuocolo2438
      @vittoriovuocolo2438 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You don't have any miles on it yet. Still too early.

    • @VacMaster2020
      @VacMaster2020 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have a 2009 Chevy Silverado. And it’s been really reliable we like it and it has 123,000 miles.

    • @8675-__
      @8675-__ ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly! Stick to Fords for reliability and longer life span. I have a 97 F 250...run like rocket. And has an 8' bed. Built to last 215k miles on it, no problems!

    • @tomdavis3038
      @tomdavis3038 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A whole 68,000 miles!

    • @silvercommander
      @silvercommander ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My 2019 titan currently has over 70k and engine blew up at 27k

  • @lanemimnaugh7486
    @lanemimnaugh7486 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I got a 97 Dodge Ram 5.9 liter 1500, runs like a top with 250,000 miles on it. It also has no tranny slippage. A stock 5.0 Mustang, I can leave about 2 bus lengths behind me with almost a 5,000 lb and with a 5 inch lift kit on it. The truck is damn near Bulletproof. I've thrown everything at it, and the guy I bought it for a brand new used to this an elk truck in Oregon. The trucks after that just turned in a crap.

    • @josephgonzalez3895
      @josephgonzalez3895 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t think you’re fooling anyone with that mustang comment lol

  • @Doomzdayxx
    @Doomzdayxx ปีที่แล้ว +217

    I love how scotty is constantly shitting on the Ram throughout the entire segment 🤣

    • @smncutler
      @smncutler ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Engine sounded like gravel when it started up

    • @DavidNgo86
      @DavidNgo86 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol

    • @DTD110865
      @DTD110865 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@smncutlerDo you think it would be the same if he could've replaced it with a decent sized starter?

    • @smncutler
      @smncutler ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DTD110865 it just had a lifter tick or something, new starter sounded fine

    • @rodbender6184
      @rodbender6184 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@smncutler It was probably a rod knock. The rod bearings are like lawn mower bearings.

  • @donaldperrotta8514
    @donaldperrotta8514 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2010 F-150 STX , V-8 … 85,000 miles on it and I absolutely Love it !!! I’ve done normal maintenance … nothing major has ever gone wrong with it. I’m never getting rid of it !!!!

  • @estefanimisquez3203
    @estefanimisquez3203 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My daily driver's 04 GX470 4.7l yes already did the timing belt and water pump and 08 toyota tundra 5.7l my 08 tundra has that roll down back window love it

  • @brantdeible5854
    @brantdeible5854 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I had a 2002 Z71 Silverado with 5.3 l and that truck was very dependable I think the only thing I had to replace was the battery in the truck when a long way and hauled good!

    • @ronmarshall8732
      @ronmarshall8732 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Old gm was very reliable . 2003 and back are great vehicles.

    • @jeffrey501green
      @jeffrey501green ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Back in 2002, Ford, Dodge and Chevy made great trucks. I ordered my 2002 dodge ram 2500 slt diesel in 2001, took delivery in Feb 2002. It has 398,360 miles. Gets 24mpg hwy, has original evaporater, heater core etc. But I change radiator fluid every 100,000k.

  • @rodneywise6413
    @rodneywise6413 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Scotty, I have a 2014 Silverado 1500. You are spot on, but the list of known issues is much worse. 6L80E transmission will give it up at 100k, because of a junk TC, thermostat that gets it too hot, and poor quality fluid. The engine has AFM issues that causes lifters to fail. The paint is “flashed” to infrared cure that gives it a very poor paint job. The AC has bad condensers AND evaporators. Leaking 3rd brake light. The sliding rear window explodes due to a faulty defroster. All this for trucks that they charge a stupid amount for now!

    • @ryankasik7911
      @ryankasik7911 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      theyre literally robbing u and saying hey atleast it looks good and u still have something to drive kinda

    • @maverick1airsoft988
      @maverick1airsoft988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a 14 Sierra, I actually haven’t had any issues with mine, I’m at 400000kms on the stock transmission still, I purchased mine new and it’s been good to me, only things I replaced were condenser and transmission lines aside from basic wear items, if you were to look under the hood you wouldn’t find any oil leaks or anything either, maybe I just got lucky

  • @americanme3239
    @americanme3239 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm still driving my 1994 dodge ram.. v6. I got it free 4 years ago. . My bud and I replaced everything we could reach. I put almost 30 k on it.. its been a WORKING TRUCK. I'm already collecting my warranty parts. It hauled my boat.. motorcycle. my moving trailer. From Minnesota to Kansas several times. Everything on it still works. Even the license plate light.
    I'll bet ANY new truck owner that they're WORKING TRUCK.. not show truck... will last 30 years. I'll bet . Probably gonna replace front suspension. It's still cheaper than buying any used vehicle at this point. Let alone a new truck.

    • @JohnSmith-bw9wu
      @JohnSmith-bw9wu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂most dodge never have to be repainted or have bodywork done because they don’t run long enough my nephews 94 dodge barely made it to 2000 and my friend at work bought one a year ago most of the time it’s at home because it don’t run😂😂😂😂

  • @tomnut5800
    @tomnut5800 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    04 dodge ram 1500, 5.7 hemi. 460 thousand miles, still going strong on original timing chain. Sounds just like new still.

    • @kelsycunningham8452
      @kelsycunningham8452 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scotty was let go by a Chrysler dealership in Ontario decades ago, he still has a h@rd 0n for the company.
      Not much of a mechanic to have trouble diagnosing a worn out starter 😂

  • @Braveheartman123
    @Braveheartman123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well I’ve owned a Texas edition 2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn for about 3 years now. Bought w 50k miles and now has 72k. No complaints so far. Better in every way than my last 3 Silverado 1500 LTZs. Hopefully my Ram will stay reliable for years to come.

  • @bruceallington1648
    @bruceallington1648 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Scotty I got an 07 tundra I bought in 2014 with 93,000 mi on it and now it has 176 I've got brand new leaf springs on it new shocks new radiator new struts it feels like brand new I love it

  • @RJ28239
    @RJ28239 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Have a 2016 Silverado. Has 100K miles, half of which have been towing a 7500lb rv. No problems/issues at all, great truck.

  • @geraldscott4302
    @geraldscott4302 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Scotty, none of those things are actual pickup trucks. I have a 1993 Chevy 1/2 ton, 2 wheel drive, 2 door standard cab truck with an 8 foot bed. It has a 350 V8 engine and 700R4 automatic. It also has a bench seat that 3 people can fit comfortably. I bought it new. It suits all my needs. I can get 8 foot sheets of plywood or drywall in it, or 8 foot 2x4s, 2 dirt bikes or a quad, with plenty of rooms for fuel cans, ramps, and a bunch of other stuff. It has 321,000 miles. I just replaced both the engine and transmission. It's an AZ truck with zero rust. I'm 64, and see no reason why this truck won't last the rest of my life. The so called "trucks" they make today are not only junk, but they are almost completely worthless as a truck even when they do run.

    • @pepsilove6306
      @pepsilove6306 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      yep, my step kid mocked me day n night about my old rusted out 95 ram.......I'd just snap back. "its outlived all 5 of your stupid post 2006 cars you bought" gets her twisted every time.

    • @khalidmerchant5286
      @khalidmerchant5286 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So true

    • @jimclarence5441
      @jimclarence5441 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Saw your note. I had 1993 Dodge Dakota V8, 318, club cab, 6.5 foot box. Never a problem. "Sold it" to my friend in 2011. He had till l2021 when moved to other side of country, Sold it for to his neighbour . Three speed automatic with overdrive....still had the original tranny and the air conditioning worked. Simplicity, and as you said, the newer ones are just junk, due to poor engineering and manufacturing

    • @therealsideburnz
      @therealsideburnz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How’s the dash holding up in that Arizona sun? I’ve got a 93 as well, but short box and a 305.

  • @tonyg.3696
    @tonyg.3696 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It’s not just the car companies. Thank the EPA & myriad fed govt regs for the increasing complexity under the hood & plastic to squeeze weight savings wherever they can.

  • @dansullivan2923
    @dansullivan2923 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2005 Dodge ram big Horn 385000 miles 2 break jobs 1 water pump and 4 sets off road tires sold it to my brother he drove it another 75000 miles... Loved it .... 2015 Dodge big Horn 130000 then 4x4 stopped working cruise control stopped working and a few other electrical issues.... Price went up $25000 vs 05 model.. quality tanked....

  • @scottsmith7348
    @scottsmith7348 ปีที่แล้ว

    The exact same thing happened to my brother-in-law's 2015 GMC and of course, the GM and the dealership would not help. He doesn't own that truck anymore. I was laughing while you worked on the dodge.. I love your comments.!

  • @RARA-v3s9o
    @RARA-v3s9o ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We love my 2020 Silverado 1500. Nothing has broken. And this year, we went on coast to coast trek and back home (8,000 miles) using our Silverado to pull our travel trailer. 😊 It's the perfect trailering truck!

    • @Brian-dh9lp
      @Brian-dh9lp ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's still new. Lol. You need more years and more miles till you'll know if it's a good truck.

    • @ryankasik7911
      @ryankasik7911 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      everything is fine for the first 5 years

  • @jaykelly9543
    @jaykelly9543 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Had a 2022 Tundra as a rental for 10 days. Turbo’s were quite and quick acceleration . Two issues : the transmission was a little jerky. One tank of fuel only last 300 miles.
    My O8 GMC Sierra still has originally AC .Engine and 5.3transmission have never had any issues with 235k miles on 5.3 motor
    Bought it during bankruptcy. Best truck I ever had.

    • @L6901Malice
      @L6901Malice ปีที่แล้ว

      Picked an 11 tundra up instead of the Sierra, Sierra is underpowered and felt pretty solid because of it. Just not enough balls for me.

    • @Jeff-sp7bg
      @Jeff-sp7bg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Avoid the 22 and up tundra

    • @Choicejodi
      @Choicejodi ปีที่แล้ว

      Had an 08 suburban, ok gas mileage, used oil like crazy. GM said as long as it didn’t loose over 1 quart per 1,000 miles it was within specs. Kept a case of oil in the back and every couple fill-ups added a quart.

    • @jimmyhawkins5357
      @jimmyhawkins5357 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chevy was good in 2008 after 2013 they started going downhill.

    • @darrylweinstein1283
      @darrylweinstein1283 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's Comparing one new truck with 2 used trucks with issues ?

  • @mattbroussard7409
    @mattbroussard7409 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Great video. I love my 2008 Chey Avalanche 183000 miles and still running strong. I drive to work everyday very conservatively and consistently make between 17.5 and 18.5 mpg. About 550 miles between fill ups. Seeing how newer trucks are made my next vehicle will either be a 2013 Avalanche or 2014 Suburban.

    • @JKMusic7
      @JKMusic7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      2003 Chevy avalanche 230,000

    • @mattbroussard7409
      @mattbroussard7409 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JKMusic7 life goals!

  • @BigChowboy
    @BigChowboy หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still running with my 7 year old Dodge truck. Went through a front end rebuild, new batteries, and be driven hard. Still runs strong to date and never had an issue

  • @hansanderson6607
    @hansanderson6607 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I sure miss my 1996 Chevy Cheyenne 1/2 ton 4X4 pickup. Got it relatively cheap,
    put Silverado seats and wheels on it, Z71 Bilstein shocks and skid plates. It had
    the 350 Vortec engine and 5-speed manual transmission. When I traded it in,
    it was about 7 years old, had about 110,000 miles on it, and it was running like
    brand new. Still had the original clutch and rear drum brakes on it. I could get
    21-22 mpg on the highway with it. I could do most of the maintenance on it in
    my driveway, too. Sure, no carpet, power "anything", so what. Less crap to
    BREAK.

  • @c4pt41nhowdy2
    @c4pt41nhowdy2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2014 SR5 Tundra TRD 5.7. Over 100000 miles. No problems. Not one.

  • @komradkolonel
    @komradkolonel ปีที่แล้ว +98

    My neighbor was die hard Dodge so he owned several Rams over the years. He said that they just kept getting worse and worse. Eventually he had enough and bought an F-150. He said the Ford was better in about every way to the Dodge. Those older D100 trucks with the slant 6 were pretty solid but the new Rams are a symphony of problems. But I wouldn't touch an F-150 hybrid with an 11 foot pole.

    • @pnorton75
      @pnorton75 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not anymore they're not. Ford's are big piles of garbage now.

    • @CJColvin
      @CJColvin ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Does he have the F150 with the 5.0L Coyote V8 in it?

    • @scottp2462
      @scottp2462 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@CJColvinThe NA V8’s are the only ones I’d buy for longevity. The eco boost engines are an eventual moneypit.

    • @CJColvin
      @CJColvin ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @scottp2462 Exactly mate, for me I chose the 5.0L Coyote V8 over the EcoBoost V6 anyday.

    • @fromthebackofmymind
      @fromthebackofmymind ปีที่แล้ว +4

      1990 Ram with 318 was a good 4x4 1/2 ton.

  • @LukeV-z6t
    @LukeV-z6t 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    You Sir are AWESOME!!! Please don't stop! Thank you Scotty!

  • @knowledgeispower6192
    @knowledgeispower6192 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I've had 3 Chevy Silverado 1500's one 2000, and two 2005s. I've been super happy with mine. My 2000 has 260,000. The other two have 140,000 & 160,000 miles. I wouldn't buy one after 2007, but I highly recommend them.

    • @dangerous8333
      @dangerous8333 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Love my 98. 👍

    • @jrstar1439
      @jrstar1439 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I have 15 with 118k miles. Outside of oil changes and 4 sets of tires, this old girl still runs like a charm. For years it avg about 14 mpg. Note to anybody with a car or truck with over 100k miles, use a fuel additive and the mpg will improve. I'm treated two tanks of gas, the cheapest one over the counter or Walmart for less then $5. dollars. Now I'm getting 17mpg city and 22-26 hwy. Peace!

    • @rickreese5794
      @rickreese5794 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Prolly the best ever built 2000-06

    • @fc3sluis
      @fc3sluis ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I traded in my 2017 silverado for a 2005 silverado, lol salesman thought I was crazy. Both had 80k miles

    • @stldweller
      @stldweller ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@fc3sluissalesman was right

  • @dustinhudnall1273
    @dustinhudnall1273 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He's 💯 correct about hopkinsville ky. I lived there for 30 years. By the way, it's a bad place to be anymore, which is why the sale went the way it did. The dealers get desperate for a sale in places like that. I remember when all the cats on all the new tundras on the lot were stolen in one night.

  • @markhartford9843
    @markhartford9843 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man....I love the way you very simply break it all down. Groovy. I miss people like you telling it like it is. I'm a vet and a realist and I liked this post. Very appealing video. And informative.

  • @smeyer7068
    @smeyer7068 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    My last Silverado made it 288,000 miles and was still strong when I sold it. Only needed a MAF sensor and O2 sensors and window door motors. Not bad 😊

    • @alexandercopeland2849
      @alexandercopeland2849 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pre Asian or Asian made?

    • @Barneyrubble241
      @Barneyrubble241 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still got my 02. Bought it in 2011 for $9700 with 56k miles. It's a ext cab Long bed 4X4 Z71. It now has 364k and runs perfect. Best vehicle I've ever owned.

    • @honemorrison4013
      @honemorrison4013 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      buy a lotto ticket

    • @darrylweinstein1283
      @darrylweinstein1283 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Every GM I ever had have had over 200,000 miles on it, one a 95 Silverado I had over 330,000 on it and it was gas . I have a 2018 Silverado now and love it. Also he is comparing one new truck with 2 used trucks with issues ?

    • @nrs10001
      @nrs10001 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My dad has owned 2 chevy trucks, my mom has owned a chevy impala and all of them have had problems. Idk much about fords but my parents switched over to toyotas and have never had issues since

  • @SignorLuigi
    @SignorLuigi ปีที่แล้ว +66

    The Taco Stand must be doing well to afford that Tundra!

    • @fidelcatsro6948
      @fidelcatsro6948 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      50,000?

    • @metalmike570
      @metalmike570 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fidelcatsro6948 No, think he went over the deal the guy got it was 60 grand, and in Kentucky.

    • @SignorLuigi
      @SignorLuigi ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@fidelcatsro6948 You are fortunate if you think $50,000 (actually a little over $60,000) for a vehicle is not a lot of money. You are clearly not a teacher, or police officer, or firefighter in the state I live.

    • @don2deliver
      @don2deliver ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There's always money in the Banana Stand.

    • @metalmike570
      @metalmike570 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@don2deliver HIs other vehicle is a 1999 Toyota Corolla with 170,000 miles on it.
      And it runs good but needs a new charcoal cannister because it smells like fuel most of the time! Actually the Corolla is mine I just thought I'd bring it up!

  • @civicilian
    @civicilian ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Scotty is the real car-tuber. He ALWAYS speaks da trufe!! Every description of Ram is right on point also 😂

  • @Meatman2042
    @Meatman2042 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just sold my 328xi for a 01 ranger in PERFECT condition. No rust on anything, all the parts in engine are labed by previous owner. 3 extra free oil filters and only 100k miles. The previous owner also did synthetic oil change every 5k miles. I'm so lucky to grab it for only 6k

  • @dibbamustana1
    @dibbamustana1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My 96 bronco has 333k I drive daily no rust all buttons work 4x4 jams like a monster. Bronco classic.

  • @ViolaMidori
    @ViolaMidori ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Right on about Chevy tailgate. Replaced mine over 5 times in 11 years and as I watched it getting towed off due to it being totaled I saw it broken again lol🤔

  • @juleswins3
    @juleswins3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Scotty dug a couple of those out of the old Houston vault!

  • @themattrixrevolution
    @themattrixrevolution ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have this truck. The condenser and the main valve cracked in the AC. $1600. Also the electronic still glitches out a lot randomly. Also have the Chevy shutter.

    • @TIJoe-te9qu
      @TIJoe-te9qu ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sounds like it's a pattern.

    • @mikefoehr235
      @mikefoehr235 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Heartbeat of America

    • @TIJoe-te9qu
      @TIJoe-te9qu ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mikefoehr235 Needs heart transplant

    • @daniele.644
      @daniele.644 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TIJoe-te9quFrom a Japanese donor if possible

    • @TIJoe-te9qu
      @TIJoe-te9qu ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@daniele.644 😀

  • @arneservatius1982
    @arneservatius1982 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2010 GMC A/T 180,000miles V8. SL 4X4. Uses 1quart of oil between oil changes. Looks new made in Canada. Paid $16,000 . 98,000 miles. People walk up to me every few months wanting to buy it for $18,000. I’m 78 yrs old cant afford new ones! Great truck !

  • @sstritmatter2158
    @sstritmatter2158 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GM - but UAW union makes it seem like their work is divine, too. I recently bought a 2022 Tacoma SR 4x4 V6 with about 17K mileage. So far couldn't be happier and hoping to have it many years. I'll take care of it.

  • @juans6639
    @juans6639 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Dodge pickup started so that was enough...Reminds me when I was a TV Repairman (1980s) that when delivering a certain model Television, we were to leave the engine running because by the time we left the customer's house, chances were that the TV had gone out again.

    • @juans6639
      @juans6639 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jkeelsnc These happened to be made by Amiral TV and were notorious for failure. The joke was that trouble shooting started with the power cord.

    • @juans6639
      @juans6639 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jkeelsnc It was the joke for this particular TV Set that had a high failure rate.

  • @donniev8181
    @donniev8181 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These types of videos are some of my favorites, Scotty working his magic.

  • @keithbarry8961
    @keithbarry8961 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The GMC should have ducts underneath the back of front seats for the HVAC system. Ive seen several manufacturers having issues with the evaps leaking and 20 hrs to fix em. Ugh manufacturers hate us. The hateful thing with that truck is the lifters. Love the videos

    • @uninvestigated
      @uninvestigated ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It does I noticed them recently 😅

  • @danielfuller6337
    @danielfuller6337 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I own a 2015 Silverado 1500 LTZ just like the first truck only mine is a full size bed. I have owned it for about 6 years and put roughly 110,000 miles on her bought used. She now has roughly 186,000 miles and no issues at all. I have only replaced the thermostat and one hose since owning it. The AC still blows ice cold and motor runs strong. I only put mobile one and I do all my own oil changes. I will easily break the 200k mark with no doubt and my truck still looks beautiful!

  • @danielphillipsmusic9145
    @danielphillipsmusic9145 ปีที่แล้ว

    Our shop truck at my day job is one of those 1500s. Thing is an absolute PoS. It’s got that cylinder shutoff and it is glitchy as hell.

  • @tyslink
    @tyslink ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I've got the 2015 Silverado LTZ with the 6.2 in it....can't argue too much with what he said here, but overall I've been pretty happy with the truck and haven't had any major problems with it...then again I had only recently started making the kind of money where I could buy higher end vehicles when I bought it so my tastes were pretty tame....up until then I had always driven some pretty crappy vehicles. Anyway, I honestly think vehicles in general have just gotten too complicated and have way too many bells and whistles...in other words too much crap that will eventually break and you will not be able to fix on your own.

    • @dawiecful
      @dawiecful ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know it’s been a long time since you even remember writing this comment. But I agree with the bells and whistles. But the thing I do like are the lane, and forward looking alerts. I fell asleep while my wife and I were going 85 on a toll road. I was driving, and didn’t feel tired, no nodding off, my wife was half asleep….only the edge of the “braille” woke me in time to prevent us from dying at the bottom of a 60’ or so ditch. I will say though, it will be very, very cold in a place that is very hot, before I let my car drive itself!

    • @tyslink
      @tyslink ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dawiecful I remember like it was yesterday! Not really, but I do remember making this comment. I agree that not all of the new bells and whistles are necessarily bad (especially in situations like you experienced...glad you came out ok). But I just miss the simplicity of old vehicles. My brother in law just bought an '84 Land Cruiser (needs a LOT of work and assembly) but we were going through it last night and you at least feel like you can get the thing back on the road at some point even if it is in 100 pieces in his garage. These new vehicles you may as well forget even trying simple things unless you have all sorts of specialized tools and gadgets and specific knowledge. I don't know I guess I'm just getting old. I might actually disagree with you on the self driving car thing though...I mean if we're going to have these rolling computers then I'm all for it being able to drive for me on long boring trips up to the cabin and that sort of thing so I can read a book or take a nap. But I do admit it would be hard for me to really trust it...but if you think about it, how much can you really trust the humans out there that are driving? Lots of people on the road that probably shouldn't be, you know?

  • @wesbittick4567
    @wesbittick4567 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Anything electric is more than enough for me to walk away from . I have been driving a basic 1990 ranger since 1998 . I paid $ 3,000 for it . It also had only 21,000 actual miles on it . I now have 184,000 and other than normal wear and tear and maintenance , it has been the most reliable truck I have ever own . I am always asked if I want to sell it .

    • @jimmyhawkins5357
      @jimmyhawkins5357 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rangers are great.

    • @mikebaird6788
      @mikebaird6788 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I completely agree with you any vehicle can be good if you do the all the upkeep you change the oil and do the repairs no brand is really truly bad except for very few things on some vehicles

  • @ThomasKing19933
    @ThomasKing19933 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    If Scotty says don't touch it, then I won't touch it. Especially EVs😊

    • @brads1545
      @brads1545 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Except Scotty wasn’t talking about EVs.

    • @ThomasKing19933
      @ThomasKing19933 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      ​@@brads1545I know he's not. But he does often😊

    • @georgebennett4402
      @georgebennett4402 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep!

    • @oreally8605
      @oreally8605 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      ​@bradsomrak1545 Scotty's always telling you ev's are crap!

    • @brads1545
      @brads1545 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@oreally8605 That may be true, but not in this video. He could be talking about the difference between Granny Smith and Red Delicious apples and someone will start yapping about EVs. Obsession, is the word.

  • @MEmrCLEVER
    @MEmrCLEVER 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you, @scottykilmer. I'm currently looking for a truck and I have 10,000 as a down payment for new or for a used truck private sale. These videos and your expertise helped me through a lot of backyard mechanic work now need to buy a truck and I will be using your real experience to aid my American truck buying decision.

  • @AStanton1966
    @AStanton1966 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm currently on my second Silverado: a 2017 LTZ Z-71 5.3. It's gets better gas mileage than my 2022 Charger Scatpack with the 6.4--around town, that is. My first Silverado a 2003 had a recall for the tail gate cables. Some genius at GM decided that they could save a few bucks by going to galvanized cables instead of stainless. The galvanized ones began to corrode and break. So hence the recall.

  • @timbrown49
    @timbrown49 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    I love my Cummins. But unfortunately a Dodge came with it.

    • @TIJoe-te9qu
      @TIJoe-te9qu ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Was it a Dodge, or a Fiat?

    • @LayDeeTee1
      @LayDeeTee1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😂😂

    • @omieyouknowme
      @omieyouknowme ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Dodge pre bailout. Ram post. Now Stellantis with Dongfeng

    • @jeffrey501green
      @jeffrey501green ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My 2002 dodge ram 2500 5.9 cummins is a very strong truck, no issues, original evap, heater core etc. 398,360 24mpg hwy, still runs like new...for those that don't know it, the 3/4 ton Dodges back in the day, the bodies were made of galvanized steel, the whole body/box....it don't get any better than that, my truck has 0 rust 21 years and 5 months on the road..

    • @TIJoe-te9qu
      @TIJoe-te9qu ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jeffrey501green Those were the days of Dodge, not FIAT. Wish I'd bought one.

  • @robertpearson8798
    @robertpearson8798 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Interesting that he picked the Tundra as a truck he wouldn’t touch, then has very little to say that’s seriously that’s wrong with it. More positive than his initial impression. I’ve had a ‘23 Platinum for a few months with no complaints so far. I can barely feel the shifts and the engine has an abundance of snort, even pulling a travel trailer. As a retiree who doesn’t put many miles on the mileage is quite low on my list of concerns and his initial concerns about the longevity of the turbos is a non-issue for me personally since I won’t live long enough to put 150,000 miles on it, probably not even 100,000. If I wanted a daily work truck these things might be more important.

    • @deanalbertson7203
      @deanalbertson7203 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scotty usually does not like any vehicle with a turbo, much less 2 turbos.

  • @ValentinaAcciardi
    @ValentinaAcciardi ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 318 motor. It's very very reliable.

  • @josephtrunk3565
    @josephtrunk3565 ปีที่แล้ว

    Landlord’s 1994 Chevy Silverado has 276,000, made in Windsor, ONT, still running great. I overhauled the AC for him, back to blowing 40 out the vents on a summer day. Solid Chevy, from back when. 350TBI CID motor.

  • @jeremyshelley526
    @jeremyshelley526 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When did Dennis Hopper get so smart about vehicles? Love it. Can you say "You gotta promise me you won't get kicked outta no more games!" From the movie Hoosiers.

  • @tippytailmckitty2658
    @tippytailmckitty2658 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I used leak stop refrigerant in my 2012 Silverado and it worked! I had to charge it 3 times though. It blows cold now, and isn't leaking anymore. Been good for 2 years now.

    • @joshuamast5128
      @joshuamast5128 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lucky it didn’t clog anything glad it worked out

    • @jaya.0069
      @jaya.0069 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Luck was on your side friend!

  • @DJ2226
    @DJ2226 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Our 2014 Ram 1500 hasn't had any major issues up to this point, ganted it only has about 51,000 miles on the odometer. It was my granfather's truck and he passed in 2018. Before that one he had a 98 1500 that was pretty solid up until around 2013 when the right wheel bearing blew. I think the only other issue is had was it needed an O2 sensor and alternator at some point. The 2014 was built in Michigan and so was the 1998 I think, so I guess that's why both held up so well compared to the Mexican built ones.

    • @scottp2462
      @scottp2462 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I own a Mexican built Ram. A 2018 1500 crew cab. It’s been flawless through 70k miles. Fit and finish is very good. No rattles, squeaks or vibrations. It’s a pretty well built truck.

    • @alexandrevenner3549
      @alexandrevenner3549 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I do love my 2017 Ram 1500 Hemi with its 90k miles on it. 2 years since i bought it and it's still the perfect match for me. I do love my 19mpg average (and i'm not always gentle on it) descent tow capacity and always ready to go. Sure thing, nobody will be able to sell me one of theses crapy small turbo engine in a big rig. V8 power still the best you can get. There's no replacement for displacement. And for Ram product, just give it some love and everything will be perfect

    • @ChevyRedneckGFX
      @ChevyRedneckGFX ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Theyre not good trucks though

    • @alfredooliva5175
      @alfredooliva5175 ปีที่แล้ว

      did you fix the 98???

    • @scottp2462
      @scottp2462 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@ChevyRedneckGFX Go check out Ram quality and reliability versus Chevy for the past decade and tell me again what isn’t a good truck. LoL

  • @Voodicus
    @Voodicus ปีที่แล้ว +22

    “To make it another level of crap” -scotty 😂

  • @crzydirtyjoedirt1911
    @crzydirtyjoedirt1911 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had a 2012 silverado work truck model. Had to replace transmission at 60k. Now I have a colorado and couldn't be happier.

  • @lawrencelewis1036
    @lawrencelewis1036 ปีที่แล้ว

    I noticed when scotty got to the dodge he used the words stupid, piece of crap, and junk, over and over. Totally agree!