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Uncle Scotty, Thanks for this! By the way. Planning on getting a Toyota Vios made in PH or a Toyota Avanza made in Indonesia I think, and both 1.3 MT 2020s. They any good here in the Philippines? Thank you!
Scotty where I live 4x4s are a practical nessessity and used ones are hard to find. Doesn't matter the brand/model they are exspensive when you do find them. My 03 Dakota 240,000 miles still has a market value here of $4,000 to $5,000. I recently went shopping for a possible replacement $7,000 for an 04 anything I even seen an 09 priced $20,000. I live on dissability I can no longer afford to buy another truck. My old Dakota still runs strong and in good solid mechanical shape. So I guess even at 240,000 and 17 years old it's worth the effort to keep her going.
Got a 92 s10 got it 220,000 miles for 800 use it as a daily driver putting on 600 miles a week only needing oil changes. Now it has 290,000 haven’t had a problem
and ? what happened to it? You dont need a cat to run a truck! or u can get an aftermarket cat for $100 ., Cat is not something like engine or tranny failure
My last Ranger was a 1998 and had 400,000+ miles and my current 2004 Ranger has 274,000 miles so far. Both had the Mazda built 5 speed manual transmissions.
I found out my girlfriend's brother in law got a used 2wd tacoma a while ago. It was $19,000. Its more than 15 years old. I got my 20 year old ranger for $1,900. I'd much rather get 10 rangers than 1 overpriced tacoma. I could even buy my truck, and 9 remanufactured engines for it for that cost.
I had a 1994 Ranger pickup that I bought from my neighbor when it had100,000 miles. I sold it in 2015 when I bought his used F 150. The ranger had a 3.5 litre engine, manual trans with 4 wheel drive. In the 213,000 I had it ( total.of 313,000), I replaced the clutch twice ( teenage boys ), all the u-joints, a starter, alternator, mass airflow sensor, and the water pump the month before I sold it. It didn't use any oil, no rust (did have a little paint pealing), and everything else worked, AND the seats did not have any holes in them! I let it go for $1,200 and the person I sold it to still uses it for a work truck. I can vouch for Ranger pickup trucks!
My "99 Tacoma" still going strong 371,283 miles. Every thing Original, Replaced Radiator 3 times. Routine Maintenance, Saves you $$$. Been rough people trying to steal it
You hit the nail on the head again Scotty! I bought an ‘ 05 Ranger 5 years ago in almost mint condition with the 2.3 - 4 cyl engine that looks and runs like new. I paid 4 K for it and have no regrets whatsoever! Plus it has the 7 ft. bed which is exactly perfect for me. Thanks for the good solid advice as always Scotty! 👍
always listen to this legend scotty. 52 years of being an honest knowledgeable mechanic is hard to find these days. keep up the great work scotty, and telling the truth.
I drive a 2001 Toyota Tacoma , and I change oil every 5000 miles , runs very smooth , manual transmission has done near 140000 miles and the best part is ,AC still blows cold
I used to have a 1985 Nissan 720 pickup. That thing was a tank. The previous owner abused it, but the 2.4 liter (Z24) engine still ran like a top, and the 5-speed manual transmission worked great. I wish I had never sold that truck.
Since this episode is about reliability it's probably good to mention that the 1st generation of the SOHC 4.0 in the ranger (1998-2001ish) was prone to timing chain issues. It was somewhat remedied after that. The pre 98 ranger 4.0 was OHV and didn't have those issues.
I agree. I have the 4 cyl Frontier with roll down windows. I bought it used and ordered a color coordinated cap for it and drive it every day to work. Always gets 19 -20 mpg. Has never been to the dealer for service but gets the oil changed with synthetic oil and Napa gold oil filter every 5,000 miles.
I ❤️my 2010 Ranger! It just turned 247,000. Runs great. Original 2.3 engine and transmission. Doesn’t use oil. Body solid. I want to pass 300,000 at least!
My grandpa has a 2013 Tundra with a TRD Rock Warrior package on it and it’s only ran on oil changes and gas so far. The truck still feels brand new to me.
@Josh Smith I agree there is something special about Toyota's suspension... It's awesome infact I only want a toyota because of that suspension.... Too many bumps and pot holes in Nigeria....
My work just bought 3 2019 Chrvy Equinoxes, one has like 32k miles and already has engine knocking. The others have 30-35k miles and all of them are burning oil. This shows the lacking quality in GM, ALWAYS LISTEN TO SCOTTY 😂
A good friend of mine is a REAL GM fan. Last year he bought a new Equinox, 4 months later the transmission failed. Because GM had SO MANY OF THEM FAIL there was no transmissions available. Since he had been a good customer for so long, the dealership gave him a loaner to use until they were able to repair his. 7 MONTHS LATER his was repaired. I asked him if the loaner held up, he said that the transmission on it was beginning to fail when he returned it to pick up his.
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@@brucejones2354 I have a friend like that who would seem to seek out the worst lemons every 2 to 3 years....always broke down and spending money on them. Had a Plymouth van...Vougyer...then got a Ford Windstar van, then got an Equinox, then got a chevy cruz......every single one a total POS.....bottom of the heap vehicles.
@@brucejones2354 That doesn't surprise me. The ones we have at my work are already starting to have the transmission slip and clunk at like 30k miles. It sucks because GM used to make decent vehicles, and seeing the quality control keep going down due to greed and cheapness is sad.
Good advice as far as price. But I live off a poorly graded road out in the back woods. It's 45 mins to the blacktop. And I have to haul large loads at least once a month. So no car for me.
1990s Nissan Hardbodies are still on the roads by the thousands. The best truck I've ever owned. Cheap on gas, durable, dependable and you can work on them yourself and find parts galore.
I’d recommend Nissan hardbodies. I had 2 93s. Both had over 200k miles. Awesome little trucks. One had 240k miles, drove it for about 3 years. Never burned oil or anything. Only thing I had to change was the belts and a couple light bulbs. Oldest and highest mile truck I ever had, only one that didn’t give me problems. Until a lady rear ended me texting and driving.
Many could have gone even longer if not beaten into the ground without care. Mine is at 423,000 now. Need to rebuild the original front end. Seen these in junkyards with very little wrong with them. Very sad. I would buy them to restore if I had the chance.
I took Scotty's advice. I bought a Tundra 4x2 Crewmax!! I love it!! On my way to the million miles Tundra club 👍 thanks Scotty be safe in our crazy times!
agree - the very first vehicle I ever purchased was a used 1990 hardbody Nissan base (2wd, std cab, short bed, manual transmission, didn't even have a rear bumper). But it got me to work and back for a decade. Miss that little truck...
Honorable mention should be the venerable Chevy S10. Have had my 2002 4cyl, 2wd, regular cab for a while and that thing has been nothing but good to me. Thankfully bought it with the transmission already rebuilt.
The Chevy S-10 Mid Size is another good one, guys. I have the 2003 S-10 with the 4.3 liter V-6, Extended Cab. I bought it in 2006 with 89K miles already on it. It has 199K miles now, original engine and trans, and neither has been rebuilt, and the AC still blows cold air. I did keep the oil, and trans fluid changed religiously, myself. The only thing i`ve had to do is change the heater core,,,,thats it. I see so many of those still around today, and they`re dependable little trucks. Just something to consider, if you can find one with lower mileage
I picked up a 2005 nissan frontier manual for 10,000 at a dealership with 71,000 miles. I just got a third party warranty and don't worry about anything breaking!
I have had fantastic success with the little Ford Ranger. They get great mileage and are fun to drive. My current model is a 1992 with a 3.0 liter 5 speed. It now has 290,000 miles
I do want to buy second hand mainly because new trucks are waaaauy too expensive. But one think i learned from this video is that 4x2 trucks in the second hand market are much more reliable and have less components meaning they last longer especially the ranger with a 4 cylinder manual trans. Thanks Scotty. Another informative video.
Bush clearer in Northern Quebec here, looking for a pick-up : broke the frame of my ‘99 Silverado, up there in the mountains. Too bad Scotty, Quebec isn’t the Southern States: i NEED 4 by 4. Watching a lot of videos . I’ll definitely stay away from the 3v 5.4 Triton:) Otherwise, old Chevy, 4x4 Ranger, or non-5.4 F150. Toytoys are too expensive for me
@@pilonpatrick573 f250/f350 SD 2004(03?) and earlier have leaf springs f/r and ofc you get solid axles f/r Massive frame and axles, towing, payload Early year SD you could get the 7.3 diesel
Ive owned my 2003 Ford Ranger Edge for 14 years now. It's lifted on big tires. 3.0L V6. It's been my daily work truck and now it's my trail toy. It taught me how to wrench and how to have fun. Can't go wrong with a third gen Ranger if you arent afraid to turn a wrench.
Uncle mike is the guy who bought an XL contractor white ranger in 2001. Only option was A/C. He sold it after 400,000 dependable miles for $500. Learned how to drive stick in that thing at 300,000.
So many people in the comments of these videos saying crap like: "I have a 2001 Chevy Silverbullet 9001. It has 540,000 miles, and has never given me a single problem in the 10 years I've owned it. It can tow continents together and gets 600 mpg". It is insane how beyond butthurt people get because they happen to own a vehicle Scotty doesn't like. Scotty isn't personally attacking your brodozer guys. All he is doing is giving his professional opinion.
I had one of those Mazda B series pick ups it had the four-cylinder engine in it that had been overheated. The oil rings seized to the pistons from heat. I put new rings and rod bearings in it, never touched the main bearings. I used silicone for an oil pan gasket. The valve cover gasket was reused with a very fine layer of silicone as added sealer. I also reused the exhaust manifold gasket as it was a solid piece of metal. The only thing I bought other than the rings and Rod bearings was a head gasket and an intake manifold gasket. I drove that truck trouble free for another seven years before it finally gave up the ghost. Best $400 truck I ever purchased.
I bought a 2000 F150 v6 single cab with 43,000 original miles solid shape for $4,000 about 5 years ago. Runs like a champ and when I got my stimulus check I slapped on new AT tires and got a complete fluid flush. It now has 65,000 miles on it. Best investment I've ever made on a vehicle
Scotty, Your words are so true! Currently, I cannot find a decently priced Taco and the Rangers are a dime a dozen! Way back in 2003, I wanted a Tacoma and settled on a 2000 Ranger 4x4 off road extended cab for over 6K less! Had a great time in that truck!
I can vouch for those '90's Chevy trucks. Mine has almost 200K miles and all I've down besides maintenance is have a blown power steering hose replaced. No big deal. It's been in the shop for the last month or more, the paint shop! Getting that puppy looking all shiny and new with blacked out everything. ;)
Got an '89 Ford F150 2wd that I bought for $1,700 Cdn in Aug 2012, had 255,000 km (153,000 miles) 5 ltr (302) 5 speed standard. Got 505,000 km (303,000 miles) on it now. Been my daily driver for over 10 years. I've hauled 17,000 gallons of water with it in 6 years 100 gals at a time, hauled about 500 pallets with it. Hauled wood with it and pretty much you name it. Given countless numbers of people a ride with it. Starts whether 30 below or 90 above. One day in January January 29th, 2019 it was -47C (-53C with the windchill) plugged it in for about an hour that time and turned it over and it started! The only major fix I've had done is pressure plates and release bearing, fixed the ignition switch (twice) and oil pan gasket. Pretty good on gas for a full size pickup (about 20 m/gal hwy). The transmission is finally wearing out and I think the release bearing might be going again. My goal is to get 700,000 km out of it before I retire it and build a ramp for it and display it, even then I may still take it for an occasional drive. The Lord has blessed me with this truck, couldn't live where I live without it. Long time ago I picked a name for that truck and called it "Thunder" because it's quite loud. Would I buy another old Ford again? In a heartbeat!
No' thats the guy you stand neer too. He'll attract skeeters. Not scare them off. Best bug dope ever is standing close" but not to close" to someone thats moving all the time.
my 2011 fx4 ranger is an absolute beast. I've done nearly 200,000kms and 100k of those have been what i would consider serious off roading.. not to mentions im always ripping it ... Service forests roads, camping in the bush, work, you name it... that ranger Hasn't skipped a beat. It's modestly lifted with mudders. Got a nice 4.0L engine in mine so it's actually got decent power
@@putfilesnfriend1 -- I once had an '85 Ford Ranger. Long bed, 4cyl, stick shift, rubber flooring, vinyl bench seat, AM radio - just a basic slab-sided pickup. It was small, but I liked it.
Retired G.M. worker, I love 2004 Heavy Duty 1/2 Ton Silverado with Electronics Towing package. 373 Locking rear end. Seventeen years old, 97,000 miles. Only Mobile 1 oil and filter. I've had many people tell me, if you ever decide to sale your Truck, Call Me. Because they know how I take care of it. Like you Scotty. Preventive Maintenance !!!
Back in March, I bought a 2004 GMC 1500 Sierra RWD Extended Cab (with the suicide rear doors) for $4k. It had 202,000 miles on it, but you'd never know it by looking. Body is good, no rust! (in Pennsylvania!!), a few dings and nicks, but hey, it's a truck! The 5.3L V-8 Engine is immaculate, though it gets lousy MPG, but work is only 2 miles away, so it's not an issue. Transmission is sound, like new interior and rubber bedliner, hard tonneau. Parts are ubiquitous, easy to work on. One very happy owner, especially when I don't have to write a $500 check every month for 60 months! I even drove it to Florida and back in August, and zero problems. Rev up your 17 year old engines!
My '01 Frontier only has 102,000 miles on it and it runs like a top...had the head cover off and it was clean and golden inside. Can't beat the KA24DE motor. It ain't fast, and it ain't big but it's done everything I asked it to.
Scotty and his friends are the only ones who can find cars for dirt cheap. I’ve been looking for rangers. Even the ones from 2000 are still going for $5-7k
@@DavyDave1313 ..Poor is no income at all, and living on housing assistance and receiving food stamps. But if you have an income of 20k or more, at least your making an effort. And making any effort to be employed and working is not poor.
S10/Sonomas are great little trucks too. Cheap and easy to work on. The 4.3l is bulletproof . I've had 2 now. And my friends have had a couple as well. Didnt have to put a dime into the first one I bought . Was a 98 4.3l 5 spd stepside zq8 for 600 bucks. The one I have now is a 00 sonoma longbox reg cab but this one was neglected and needed lots of work but only has 176000 kms. Into it for about 2000$ CAD
Old trucks are built right. My 1997 F350 4x4 winsor has 213,000, and it is still running strong. Solid tow rig that never gives up, parts cheap and easy to replace.
I drove a 1992 Nissan Hardbody pickup truck for 14 years. 4 cylinder, 5 speed, RWD. Never had a problem, the original battery lasted 12 years. New Jersey winters got to the bed after 13 years. Super east to work on and maintain.
My 1996 Ranger small cab 2 wheel drive I bought used 50000 miles or so. Had an AC that made you wear a sweater in July. Wish it was still here. Very good truck..
Mom bought her frontier brand new in 2003. Still running great 18 years later. Its sound made me think it was made for racing, too bad they came with governors, cant go faster than 90.
@4:40 a/c repairs only cost $1,000 if you are paying to have it repaired. You can buy a new compressor, condenser, valve, evaporator and seals less than $500. Takes maybe 3 hours to replace ALL of those things. Harbor Freight vacuum pump and a couple cans of R134a and oil you are good to go. I've done it on 4 cars soo far since I got tired of being robbed by mechanics. I get paid $36/hr at work so 3 hours of my time is well worth it to save hundreds of dollars.
My first car was a 2001 Nissan frontier XE with a manual transmission. That thing was a tank. It was in my family for 15 years and the only issues was the ac compressor. That thing ran just as good as when I first had i the day I got rid of it. Even with a couple hundred K+ miles on it.
Bought a 2000 Chevy s10 2.2L manual for $1200 cash 2 years ago with 280k miles. It’s still running strong and I have no regrets. I just take it to Home Depot and back on the weekends or haul away trash at the house. Love that little truck.
2006 sport trac was really cool, bought it for my daughter, put a nice set of MT wheels, 32” tires, Bilstein shocks, a replacement stereo with a backup camera. She loved it. Replaced all of the brakes, bearings, updated all the ignition parts and hoses. Magnaflow exhaust sounded great. Good power. Crappy mileage. Back bed was useful enough. Car was totaled when a driver ran a light, had 8,000 in it, insurance paid out 9600.
Unlucky but Lucky you. I have an 07 and it's had more mess than I can handle. From tranny to wiring that screwed up 02sensors. Then the hurricane Mike hit it. 😭. And I still want it like a bad woman 😭😂😀😎
N. Davis You did not mention the Chevy S-10, or GMC equivalent. I own a '99 Ranger extended cab with 3.0 V-6 and 5 speed manual transmission. I have over 135,000 miles on it. It had 20,000 miles on the odometer when I purchased it. . Other than replacing the rusted steel rims caused by Michigan winters, and a new clutch, I have not had a single problem with the Ranger. It now lives in Florida with me. I don't plan on selling it anytime soon. They are sturdy trucks that just keep on going if properly maintained.
Last year my brother got rid of his 2010 Chevy Silverado he had a ton of problems last year. After that he and his buddy did alot of repairs and got it fixed. He traded his crappy Silverado for a Toyota Tacoma Full Size and he loves it. My Grandfather still has his 1990s Chevy Silverado and It works great. I have so much nostalgia with his Truck.
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Uncle Scotty, Thanks for this!
By the way. Planning on getting a Toyota Vios made in PH or a Toyota Avanza made in Indonesia I think, and both 1.3 MT 2020s. They any good here in the Philippines? Thank you!
Hey Scotty, what’s your opinion on the 2013 and 2014 Honda Accord sport? Are they reliable?
dealers are getting $30 grand for loaded 2015 Tacoma's with 40k miles, ridiculous!
Scotty where I live 4x4s are a practical nessessity and used ones are hard to find. Doesn't matter the brand/model they are exspensive when you do find them. My 03 Dakota 240,000 miles still has a market value here of $4,000 to $5,000. I recently went shopping for a possible replacement $7,000 for an 04 anything I even seen an 09 priced $20,000. I live on dissability I can no longer afford to buy another truck. My old Dakota still runs strong and in good solid mechanical shape. So I guess even at 240,000 and 17 years old it's worth the effort to keep her going.
If you tie Scotty's hands, he couldn't talk! LOL
1. Nissan Frontier
2. Ford Ranger
3. Ford F-150
4. Chevrolet Silverado
5. Mazda B Series (Pickup)
6. Mitsubishi MightyMax
You're welcome.
Thank you!
Note, he said Chevrolet Silverado pre-2003. Now every time he mentions a junk yard, he puts a Chevrolet dealership picture up in the corner.
👏🏾blessings
Shouldn't the B series be number 2 aswell since it is just a Ranger
The older Chevy s10s are also great and midsize compared the Silverado
I own a 1998 GMC Sonoma. Body is rusty with 2.2 4 cylinder/automatic transmission , 280,000 miles and still rolling on.!!!
You are Blessed...
Maintenance...Shirley...
Got a 92 s10 got it 220,000 miles for 800 use it as a daily driver putting on 600 miles a week only needing oil changes. Now it has 290,000 haven’t had a problem
Having an old car to see how long it can last is one of the most satisfying things.
Best truck to buy when you’re broke: ‘94 Celica
For real though, if you're broke you probably shouldn't be buying a truck to begin with. Get a $1500 beater
Sometimes you need a cheap truck especially if you're bootstrapping a new business. 👍
@@timbohouston Or a teenage boy just getting his drivers license!
Lmao
I had a 93 with a sunroof are used it like a truck I got my moneys worth out of that thing
Ive owned a 98 ranger for 3 years now, it was my late grandfather’s. Thing is still mint at 160,000 and it’s fun as hell in the snow!
Man I had a ranger and it got a cracked head at 215k miles
@@alhanleal8118 my '93 is at 214, problelm-free, so far ;-)
My dad had a 1995 Ford Ranger 4 cylinder with the manual transmission. He got 315,000 miles before the catalytic converter went out. Great truck.
and ? what happened to it? You dont need a cat to run a truck! or u can get an aftermarket cat for $100 ., Cat is not something like engine or tranny failure
96-01 5.0 explorer mountaineers are decent. Transmission is only weak point
@@ansv3340 You technically don't need a cat to run anything if you live in a state with no emissions testing *cough* Alabama *cough*.
When the cat. converter on my 97 pathfinder was bad, i just stripped the inside and i still pass emissions LOL
My last Ranger was a 1998 and had 400,000+ miles and my current 2004 Ranger has 274,000 miles so far. Both had the Mazda built 5 speed manual transmissions.
I found out my girlfriend's brother in law got a used 2wd tacoma a while ago. It was $19,000. Its more than 15 years old. I got my 20 year old ranger for $1,900. I'd much rather get 10 rangers than 1 overpriced tacoma. I could even buy my truck, and 9 remanufactured engines for it for that cost.
Are you installing the engines yourself to make that possible?
I got a 92 Toyota pick up for $2000 this year. Each to work on
Scotty says go to a junkyard for seats. Shows a picture of a Chevy dealer. 🤣🤣
Scotties Brain is also probably egg yolk
@@Realwrld03 he's quick and crazy as a fox.
Nah, that's a scrap yard.
One of the best parts
rofl, he says that about 2003 and later chevy's
I had a 1994 Ranger pickup that I bought from my neighbor when it had100,000 miles. I sold it in 2015 when I bought his used F 150. The ranger had a 3.5 litre engine, manual trans with 4 wheel drive. In the 213,000 I had it ( total.of 313,000), I replaced the clutch twice ( teenage boys ), all the u-joints, a starter, alternator, mass airflow sensor, and the water pump the month before I sold it. It didn't use any oil, no rust (did have a little paint pealing), and everything else worked, AND the seats did not have any holes in them! I let it go for $1,200 and the person I sold it to still uses it for a work truck. I can vouch for Ranger pickup trucks!
#1: *Bike with a basket*
#1: Roller skates
#2: Good pairs of shoes
Sorry you can't afford the card on spokes upgrade
No kidding . Broke means you're bearly able to feed yourself
And a good backpack!!!!
Scotty... ENDLESS MONEY PITS!$!
My "99 Tacoma" still going strong 371,283 miles.
Every thing Original, Replaced Radiator 3 times.
Routine Maintenance, Saves you $$$.
Been rough people trying to steal it
My 2000 taco was stolen. Thank God I got it back !
You hit the nail on the head again Scotty! I bought an ‘ 05 Ranger 5 years ago in almost mint condition with the 2.3 - 4 cyl engine that looks and runs like new. I paid 4 K for it and have no regrets whatsoever! Plus it has the 7 ft. bed which is exactly perfect for me. Thanks for the good solid advice as always Scotty! 👍
I need your contact information so I' can
discuss with you on how to get one.
always listen to this legend scotty. 52 years of being an honest knowledgeable mechanic is hard to find these days. keep up the great work scotty, and telling the truth.
I drive a 2001 Toyota Tacoma , and I change oil every 5000 miles , runs very smooth , manual transmission has done near 140000 miles and the best part is ,AC still blows cold
Freezing cold? 😄
Yeah that ac system is ice cold
Same deal with my 2002 Silverado.
*I’m broke - I can’t buy any truck at the moment!* 😆
Stay positive man, remember cars are materialistic goods🤩
Me too.... Cant afford one...😃😃😃.... I will continue using my Honda....
Car INTERIOR, Hang in there. Brighter days will come....
Yes... Lets hang in there
@@classic287 thank you for the encouragement
I used to have a 1985 Nissan 720 pickup. That thing was a tank. The previous owner abused it, but the 2.4 liter (Z24) engine still ran like a top, and the 5-speed manual transmission worked great. I wish I had never sold that truck.
Just bought a Chevy S-10 2001, previous owner took great care of it. It came with the 4.3 and everything works great. Can't complain.
Im always amazed , my 38 year old Toyota truck always starts and goes and the Automatic still has no problems .
Amazing! Original engine and transmission? How many miles?
@@JJ-ls7fq yes all original , 135K miles
@@jamesduke4957 sweet! Low mileage for such an old truck. That's great.
What truck is that
@@SkeletalMelodies99 Toyota Pickup ( Hilux) 2.4
Since this episode is about reliability it's probably good to mention that the 1st generation of the SOHC 4.0 in the ranger (1998-2001ish) was prone to timing chain issues. It was somewhat remedied after that. The pre 98 ranger 4.0 was OHV and didn't have those issues.
I have a 2017 Frontier 4 cylinder, no power door locks or windows but the simplicity of it was what sold me on it. Would buy one again.
I agree. I have the 4 cyl Frontier with roll down windows. I bought it used and ordered a color coordinated cap for it and drive it every day to work. Always gets 19 -20 mpg. Has never been to the dealer for service but gets the oil changed with synthetic oil and Napa gold oil filter every 5,000 miles.
@@eyesalooking currently own a 04 frontire very reliable truck
Bought in 2022, 2009 Frontier with 191000km. 2.4
with 5 speed.XE. Love it.
I ❤️my 2010 Ranger! It just turned 247,000. Runs great. Original 2.3 engine and transmission. Doesn’t use oil. Body solid. I want to pass 300,000 at least!
Guaranteed my 2017 Rebel is not on this list. I think I’m going to trade it in on a 1994 Tacoma today
Smart thinking. 😂
They didn't make the Tacoma in 1994.
@@JJ-ls7fq Just a name thing. Lol
Why do you dislike your Rebel?
Assuming they're willing to make that trade! :)
Got a 98 Frontier, been one of the best vehicles I've ever owned.
I have an '02 Ranger and still is in really good shape!
91 gmc Sonoma, perfect 6 cylinder daily driver, easy to fix, easy to maintenance. Had mine a year and never let me sit not once.
Chevy trucks eat fuel pumps !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My grandpa has a 2013 Tundra with a TRD Rock Warrior package on it and it’s only ran on oil changes and gas so far. The truck still feels brand new to me.
Rblx maybe grandpa will gifted to you
Darren Bates forever
It used lots of oxygen also !
@Josh Smith I agree there is something special about Toyota's suspension... It's awesome infact I only want a toyota because of that suspension.... Too many bumps and pot holes in Nigeria....
Reminds me of Steve Miller Band song - my grandpa is ninety fiveeeee...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
My work just bought 3 2019 Chrvy Equinoxes, one has like 32k miles and already has engine knocking. The others have 30-35k miles and all of them are burning oil. This shows the lacking quality in GM, ALWAYS LISTEN TO SCOTTY 😂
Just buy the older ones 😂😂😂 I have a 06 Chevy equinox lol but it is a great compact suv still ya blow a head gasket which mine has not done yet..
That is my first car
A good friend of mine is a REAL GM fan. Last year he bought a new Equinox, 4 months later the transmission failed. Because GM had SO MANY OF THEM FAIL there was no transmissions available. Since he had been a good customer for so long, the dealership gave him a loaner to use until they were able to repair his. 7 MONTHS LATER his was repaired. I asked him if the loaner held up, he said that the transmission on it was beginning to fail when he returned it to pick up his.
@@brucejones2354 I have a friend like that who would seem to seek out the worst lemons every 2 to 3 years....always broke down and spending money on them. Had a Plymouth van...Vougyer...then got a Ford Windstar van, then got an Equinox, then got a chevy cruz......every single one a total POS.....bottom of the heap vehicles.
@@brucejones2354 That doesn't surprise me. The ones we have at my work are already starting to have the transmission slip and clunk at like 30k miles. It sucks because GM used to make decent vehicles, and seeing the quality control keep going down due to greed and cheapness is sad.
If you’re broke buy a car. Truck tires alone are expensive
Good advice as far as price. But I live off a poorly graded road out in the back woods. It's 45 mins to the blacktop. And I have to haul large loads at least once a month. So no car for me.
1990s Nissan Hardbodies are still on the roads by the thousands. The best truck I've ever owned. Cheap on gas, durable, dependable and you can work on them yourself and find parts galore.
they're also skyrocketing in price for one in decent shape
The Nissan hardbodys seem to be bulletproof. Body integrity is good and no major engine failures on my 97.
I have a 2000 ranger 2.5l still going strong and the ac works phenomenally!! It's 115 here in riverside california, glad the ac works!!!
Is it for sale?? I live in riverside too
Ford Ranger got a shout out from Scotty! My ‘05, given its age is still taking me point A to B.
Scotty, You’re Automotive Advice Is: PRICELESS!
Your*
You know what else is priceless watching his arms flail all over the place as he talks about stuff 😂
9:34 “Go to a junkyard!”
*Chevrolet dealer picture*
Silly ford. Pulling trailers is for chevys and RAMs
I miss my '96 Ford Ranger. Had over 350,000 km on it with the 3.0L V6. Loved that truck.
What happened to it?
@@hunsakerfilms670 it had wheels
I’d recommend Nissan hardbodies. I had 2 93s. Both had over 200k miles. Awesome little trucks. One had 240k miles, drove it for about 3 years. Never burned oil or anything. Only thing I had to change was the belts and a couple light bulbs. Oldest and highest mile truck I ever had, only one that didn’t give me problems. Until a lady rear ended me texting and driving.
Many could have gone even longer if not beaten into the ground without care. Mine is at 423,000 now. Need to rebuild the original front end. Seen these in junkyards with very little wrong with them. Very sad. I would buy them to restore if I had the chance.
I took Scotty's advice. I bought a Tundra 4x2 Crewmax!! I love it!! On my way to the million miles Tundra club 👍 thanks Scotty be safe in our crazy times!
agree - the very first vehicle I ever purchased was a used 1990 hardbody Nissan base (2wd, std cab, short bed, manual transmission, didn't even have a rear bumper). But it got me to work and back for a decade. Miss that little truck...
You're amazing Scotty. You always sound like you just got out of a loud heavy metal concert.
Honorable mention should be the venerable Chevy S10. Have had my 2002 4cyl, 2wd, regular cab for a while and that thing has been nothing but good to me. Thankfully bought it with the transmission already rebuilt.
Make me laugh everytime he says “junkyard” and shows Chevy dealership Lmaooooo 😂🤣🤣🤣
What's funnier is the "stupid" folk who keep buying them bowtie-mobiles tho hah..
+1
@@robecor_ I'd buy a 90's model Chevy nothing new
@@backwoodsredneck "There's no arguing that."
I didn't catch that until I read the comments, lol
The Chevy S-10 Mid Size is another good one, guys.
I have the 2003 S-10 with the 4.3 liter V-6, Extended Cab. I bought it in 2006 with 89K miles already on it. It has 199K miles now, original engine and trans, and neither has been rebuilt, and the AC still blows cold air. I did keep the oil, and trans fluid changed religiously, myself. The only thing i`ve had to do is change the heater core,,,,thats it. I see so many of those still around today, and they`re dependable little trucks.
Just something to consider, if you can find one with lower mileage
That Tundra has $20k in options. Let that sink in a minute.
What the sink want
No, the sink is suspicious
Not a chance, my moms not home and I don’t recognize that sink.
That sink....is up to no good.
I picked up a 2005 nissan frontier manual for 10,000 at a dealership with 71,000 miles. I just got a third party warranty and don't worry about anything breaking!
Scotty the prices of 94 celicas in my area have gone sky high because of you. Thanks.
I have had fantastic success with the little Ford Ranger. They get great mileage and are fun to drive. My current model is a 1992 with a 3.0 liter 5 speed. It now has 290,000 miles
I do want to buy second hand mainly because new trucks are waaaauy too expensive. But one think i learned from this video is that 4x2 trucks in the second hand market are much more reliable and have less components meaning they last longer especially the ranger with a 4 cylinder manual trans. Thanks Scotty. Another informative video.
Bush clearer in Northern Quebec here, looking for a pick-up : broke the frame of my ‘99 Silverado, up there in the mountains. Too bad Scotty, Quebec isn’t the Southern States: i NEED 4 by 4.
Watching a lot of videos . I’ll definitely stay away from the 3v 5.4 Triton:)
Otherwise, old Chevy, 4x4 Ranger, or non-5.4 F150.
Toytoys are too expensive for me
@@pilonpatrick573 f250/f350 SD 2004(03?) and earlier have leaf springs f/r and ofc you get solid axles f/r
Massive frame and axles, towing, payload
Early year SD you could get the 7.3 diesel
In my country, Ford Rangers last like forever, many people use it and love it.
What's your country, if you don't mind me asking.
In 1997 I bought a brand NEW Isuzu Hombre pickup 2.2 5speed , it was $8695 plus tax . I still drive it to this day .
What's your mileage?
@@TheHerbdude 184 K miles
I remember that Joe Isuzu commercials from way back .
@@TheHerbdude & when Isuzu used to sell cars like the Impulse..
$400 a year for a small GMC truck. not bad.
Ive owned my 2003 Ford Ranger Edge for 14 years now. It's lifted on big tires. 3.0L V6. It's been my daily work truck and now it's my trail toy. It taught me how to wrench and how to have fun. Can't go wrong with a third gen Ranger if you arent afraid to turn a wrench.
Uncle mike is the guy who bought an XL contractor white ranger in 2001. Only option was A/C. He sold it after 400,000 dependable miles for $500. Learned how to drive stick in that thing at 300,000.
Love my 2018 Nissan Frontier midnight edition. The most underrated small truck on the planet.
We have them as the navara where I'm from and sadly they're not as well built as the ones in the US
Yep. 2009 Frontier Xe 2.5 with manual transmition. Love it.
So many people in the comments of these videos saying crap like: "I have a 2001 Chevy Silverbullet 9001. It has 540,000 miles, and has never given me a single problem in the 10 years I've owned it. It can tow continents together and gets 600 mpg". It is insane how beyond butthurt people get because they happen to own a vehicle Scotty doesn't like. Scotty isn't personally attacking your brodozer guys. All he is doing is giving his professional opinion.
i agree about the size of new trucks. i miss when the rangers/tacomas/s10s were actually small. now everything is full sized
My 1999 frontier has 280,000. It starts right up and runs great without any issues
Got a 90 Toyota pickup 4x4 and still running like a champ. 💪
We have a 94 extended cab v6. Stills starts everytime. Rusty bed though.
In KSA we still have the 70 series Land Cruiser 💪🏼
@@labornurse best trucks. That's all my dad ever owned. When he passed last year I restored his. Extremely dependable, cheap parts and lots of fun
I had one of those Mazda B series pick ups it had the four-cylinder engine in it that had been overheated. The oil rings seized to the pistons from heat. I put new rings and rod bearings in it, never touched the main bearings. I used silicone for an oil pan gasket. The valve cover gasket was reused with a very fine layer of silicone as added sealer. I also reused the exhaust manifold gasket as it was a solid piece of metal. The only thing I bought other than the rings and Rod bearings was a head gasket and an intake manifold gasket. I drove that truck trouble free for another seven years before it finally gave up the ghost. Best $400 truck I ever purchased.
I have a 2001 Silverado 1500 paid 2700 bucks years ago with 168k still runs great
Yeah, he's wrong on the date though. The good Silverados go up to 2006, not 2002. I have an '05.
@@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit Good to hear. But they did away with the Vortec engine in 2006, which is practically bulletproof. Hopefully yours holds up.
@@drewliedtke3415 I believe your right move has the 4.8L V8 VORTEC what a great engine
@@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit Yeah I just checked. They made the Vortec up to 2013/14, so I think you're in luck with the engine at least.
@@drewliedtke3415 I thought same as well, the 2001 to 2006 are same generation. Or maybe it's 2000 to 2006
I bought a 2000 F150 v6 single cab with 43,000 original miles solid shape for $4,000 about 5 years ago. Runs like a champ and when I got my stimulus check I slapped on new AT tires and got a complete fluid flush. It now has 65,000 miles on it. Best investment I've ever made on a vehicle
The 88-98 Chevy/gmc trucks are tanks good trucks if you can find a clean one 👍
Yea if you like replacing ac delco fuel pumps, alternators, sensors, dash gauges read incorrectly.....GM has been garbage for 50 or more years dude
Yes, I drove a Nissan Frontier for over 100,000 for work and personal use. Totally solid little truck
Good luck finding a deal in California. In Southern California everything is overpriced haha ha
And everything is a pos priced at 10k
That's were da money is. Lol
Ya unfortunately its super expensive out here
You've got that right. The most expensive thing here is the politicians.
Same here in San Jose, CA.
Scotty, Your words are so true! Currently, I cannot find a decently priced Taco and the Rangers are a dime a dozen! Way back in 2003, I wanted a Tacoma and settled on a 2000 Ranger 4x4 off road extended cab for over 6K less! Had a great time in that truck!
I can vouch for those '90's Chevy trucks. Mine has almost 200K miles and all I've down besides maintenance is have a blown power steering hose replaced. No big deal. It's been in the shop for the last month or more, the paint shop! Getting that puppy looking all shiny and new with blacked out everything. ;)
I had a 2016 nissan frontier for almost 4 years. I loved that truck and took good care of it. That truck ran perfect when I owned it.
Have 2009 Frontier. Little tenk.
Was looking for guitar pickups, but I like this too
Scotty 100% right about fronteirs things are underwater before their off the lot. secondhand market super cheap
The all the way back window on that tundra rolls down, like the 4Runners and Sequoias.
Got an '89 Ford F150 2wd that I bought for $1,700 Cdn in Aug 2012, had 255,000 km (153,000 miles) 5 ltr (302) 5 speed standard. Got 505,000 km (303,000 miles) on it now. Been my daily driver for over 10 years. I've hauled 17,000 gallons of water with it in 6 years 100 gals at a time, hauled about 500 pallets with it. Hauled wood with it and pretty much you name it. Given countless numbers of people a ride with it. Starts whether 30 below or 90 above. One day in January January 29th, 2019 it was -47C (-53C with the windchill) plugged it in for about an hour that time and turned it over and it started! The only major fix I've had done is pressure plates and release bearing, fixed the ignition switch (twice) and oil pan gasket. Pretty good on gas for a full size pickup (about 20 m/gal hwy). The transmission is finally wearing out and I think the release bearing might be going again. My goal is to get 700,000 km out of it before I retire it and build a ramp for it and display it, even then I may still take it for an occasional drive. The Lord has blessed me with this truck, couldn't live where I live without it. Long time ago I picked a name for that truck and called it "Thunder" because it's quite loud. Would I buy another old Ford again? In a heartbeat!
No skeeters at Scotty's house with him flapping his arms a mile a minute!
Jay A. .
Yes. This is one of Scotty’s best windmill performances.
It must be part of his exercise régime.
@@johnbunyan5834 lol !
I am first time here. I thought he might be buzzed!
😂👍
No' thats the guy you stand neer too. He'll attract skeeters. Not scare them off. Best bug dope ever is standing close" but not to close" to someone thats moving all the time.
my 1995 Nissan Pickup just hit 700k miles with regular maintenance, a changed timing belt, and an oil pan
The Tacoma is the best-looking small 4x4 pickup truck. Probably the most durable as well. The OLD Ford Ranger was a good workhorse too.
my 2011 fx4 ranger is an absolute beast. I've done nearly 200,000kms and 100k of those have been what i would consider serious off roading.. not to mentions im always ripping it ... Service forests roads, camping in the bush, work, you name it... that ranger Hasn't skipped a beat. It's modestly lifted with mudders. Got a nice 4.0L engine in mine so it's actually got decent power
@@putfilesnfriend1 -- I once had an '85 Ford Ranger. Long bed, 4cyl, stick shift, rubber flooring, vinyl bench seat, AM radio - just a basic slab-sided pickup.
It was small, but I liked it.
@@1VaDude I like the Tacomas too. they are out of my budget currently.. Not very many mid sized pickups these days..
Retired G.M. worker, I love 2004 Heavy Duty 1/2 Ton Silverado with Electronics Towing package. 373 Locking rear end.
Seventeen years old, 97,000 miles. Only Mobile 1 oil and filter.
I've had many people tell me, if you ever decide to sale your Truck, Call Me. Because they know how I take care of it. Like you Scotty. Preventive Maintenance !!!
GMT400 88-98 trucks are bulletproof, buy one while you can
Like a rock
Like a rock
i have 2 of them they are already getting harder to find in stock condition running good
@@mike-bj4dk Yep, was lucky to find my 95 locally with less than 100k on it, diamonds in the rough now!
I recently bought a 96 GMT400 and it’s solid as hell.
Back in March, I bought a 2004 GMC 1500 Sierra RWD Extended Cab (with the suicide rear doors) for $4k. It had 202,000 miles on it, but you'd never know it by looking. Body is good, no rust! (in Pennsylvania!!), a few dings and nicks, but hey, it's a truck! The 5.3L V-8 Engine is immaculate, though it gets lousy MPG, but work is only 2 miles away, so it's not an issue. Transmission is sound, like new interior and rubber bedliner, hard tonneau. Parts are ubiquitous, easy to work on. One very happy owner, especially when I don't have to write a $500 check every month for 60 months! I even drove it to Florida and back in August, and zero problems. Rev up your 17 year old engines!
My '01 Frontier only has 102,000 miles on it and it runs like a top...had the head cover off and it was clean and golden inside. Can't beat the KA24DE motor. It ain't fast, and it ain't big but it's done everything I asked it to.
Yep, same one, but 2009. Agree apsolutly.
Scotty and his friends are the only ones who can find cars for dirt cheap. I’ve been looking for rangers. Even the ones from 2000 are still going for $5-7k
If you're broke, you're not buying a vehicle of any type...
I would think broke means poor which is like 20-35k salary
Broke, means you are completely out of money...
Figure of speech.
@@DavyDave1313 you make 40k
@@DavyDave1313 ..Poor is no income at all, and living on housing assistance and receiving food stamps. But if you have an income of 20k or more, at least your making an effort. And making any effort to be employed and working is not poor.
Love my 2003 Silverado SWB. 173k still going strong.
S10/Sonomas are great little trucks too. Cheap and easy to work on. The 4.3l is bulletproof . I've had 2 now. And my friends have had a couple as well. Didnt have to put a dime into the first one I bought . Was a 98 4.3l 5 spd stepside zq8 for 600 bucks. The one I have now is a 00 sonoma longbox reg cab but this one was neglected and needed lots of work but only has 176000 kms. Into it for about 2000$ CAD
Old trucks are built right. My 1997 F350 4x4 winsor has 213,000, and it is still running strong. Solid tow rig that never gives up, parts cheap and easy to replace.
I drove a 1992 Nissan Hardbody pickup truck for 14 years. 4 cylinder, 5 speed, RWD. Never had a problem, the original battery lasted 12 years. New Jersey winters got to the bed after 13 years. Super east to work on and maintain.
My 1996 Ranger small cab 2 wheel drive I bought used 50000 miles or so. Had an AC that made you wear a sweater in July. Wish it was still here. Very good truck..
Ngl it’s so annoying I wanna live in America for cheap fuel and big trucks
What does "ngl" mean?
Not going lie
@@greenboi6640 not gonna lie
You’re not missing out on much
Dodge ram
I bought a 2000 Silverado 7 or 8 years ago. 300,000 and still going strong. I drove it from ca to tn with my wife’s car behind us. It’s a beast
I had a 1991 S-10 mini truck it was my favorite truck easy for me to get in and out was like a goat cart easy to fix fun little truck
Mom bought her frontier brand new in 2003. Still running great 18 years later. Its sound made me think it was made for racing, too bad they came with governors, cant go faster than 90.
S10's have been good for me.
@4:40 a/c repairs only cost $1,000 if you are paying to have it repaired. You can buy a new compressor, condenser, valve, evaporator and seals less than $500. Takes maybe 3 hours to replace ALL of those things. Harbor Freight vacuum pump and a couple cans of R134a and oil you are good to go. I've done it on 4 cars soo far since I got tired of being robbed by mechanics. I get paid $36/hr at work so 3 hours of my time is well worth it to save hundreds of dollars.
My first car was a 2001 Nissan frontier XE with a manual transmission. That thing was a tank. It was in my family for 15 years and the only issues was the ac compressor. That thing ran just as good as when I first had i the day I got rid of it. Even with a couple hundred K+ miles on it.
I have same one but 2009. Little tenk.
Bought a 2000 Chevy s10 2.2L manual for $1200 cash 2 years ago with 280k miles. It’s still running strong and I have no regrets. I just take it to Home Depot and back on the weekends or haul away trash at the house. Love that little truck.
I love GM but scottys right, the last 20 years they’ve been going downhill fast. Love my 97’ and 98’ K1500 Silverados!!!
GM PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN JUNK FOR 50+ YEARS CONSTANT AC DELCO FUEL PUMPS, INTERIORS FALLING PART ECT ECT BAD SENSORS
2006 sport trac was really cool, bought it for my daughter, put a nice set of MT wheels, 32” tires, Bilstein shocks, a replacement stereo with a backup camera. She loved it. Replaced all of the brakes, bearings, updated all the ignition parts and hoses. Magnaflow exhaust sounded great. Good power. Crappy mileage. Back bed was useful enough. Car was totaled when a driver ran a light, had 8,000 in it, insurance paid out 9600.
Unlucky but Lucky you. I have an 07 and it's had more mess than I can handle. From tranny to wiring that screwed up 02sensors. Then the hurricane Mike hit it. 😭. And I still want it like a bad woman 😭😂😀😎
Thanks for telling when the Silverado was a GOOD buy. 😀
STAY AWAY FROM GM
N. Davis You did not mention the Chevy S-10, or GMC equivalent. I own a '99 Ranger extended cab with 3.0 V-6 and 5 speed manual transmission. I have over 135,000 miles on it. It had 20,000 miles on the odometer when I purchased it. . Other than replacing the rusted steel rims caused by Michigan winters, and a new clutch, I have not had a single problem with the Ranger. It now lives in Florida with me. I don't plan on selling it anytime soon. They are sturdy trucks that just keep on going if properly maintained.
He says : “go to a junkyard” , and up flashes a Chevrolet dealers sign (:- )
Last year my brother got rid of his 2010 Chevy Silverado he had a ton of problems last year. After that he and his buddy did alot of repairs and got it fixed. He traded his crappy Silverado for a Toyota Tacoma Full Size and he loves it.
My Grandfather still has his 1990s Chevy Silverado and It works great. I have so much nostalgia with his Truck.
Thank you for explaining the RWD Jatco's vs the FWD Jatco's. I think I'm going to look for a used Frontier while I search for a used Taco.
I have a 2004 Silverado, 220,000 miles everything works AC, Tranny, Engine is very strong. Great truck, easy to fix.
Thank you I need this