My 2001 toyoda corolla had 219,000 thousand miles on it. Now it has about 230,000 and we've only spent 1,500 on it, 600 of that was getting it painted. The car looks great on the inside and outside and runs great 👍
My fiancee used to have a 98 with the 2.3 and 5 spd manual. She paid $1000 for it back in 2015, however the car overheated and the head warped six months later at 170K. Since we got the car for cheap we actually replaced the head with one from a junkyard and kept it for another year. Now she drives a 2010 Accord with 5 spd manual and couldn't be happier
@@stevemendess2683 judging without proper reading, so smart. The car was running fine or so we thought at the time of purchase, she had this overheating problem 6 months later while driving on the HWY. The head was toast, the repair was done about 1-2 WKs after that incident. No need to elaborate but there you go
There are a lot of things that he should have mentioned, you need to know the car your buying, just cause a car is known to be reliable doesent mean it'll last forever. The most important thing is maintinace both what has been done to it and what you will do to it
I always buy high mileage cars because I know that the car has mostly been driven on highways for most of it's life. My first car was a 98 Civic with 210k miles and added 16k miles within 2 years. My next car was a 02 330ci with 158k miles and added 44k miles within 2 years. My current car is a 09 Challenger. Brought it last year with 123k miles on it and it now has 140k miles on it and it still rides smoothly.
I like buying high mileage cars because I know I don't drive very much and after a couple years I can get most of my money back if I make a good buy. stick with the Asian cars though for sure.
Toyota and Honda taken care of can last easy 300K. Toyota has a better auto transmission over Honda I feel. Had a 94 Corolla went 340K but was so rusted it was junked.
I'm a Honda guy but I admitt what you said is true, my girlfriend has a 2010 camry and I have a 2009 accord but her transmission feels more solid with better feel.
Generally yes, however, I bought a rebuilt titled flood damaged 2004 Honda Accord at 80,000 miles and I just passed 221,000 miles on the odometer. It is starting to rust though.....
I have 5 cars : a 2006 Honda odyssey 237k, 2005 Honda accord 213k, 2009 Nissan versa 154k, 2002 chevrolet avalanche 216k and 2013 chevrolet malibu 138k. All the cars running perfectly, not a single light on the dash boards, I do all the maintenance and basic mechanics myself, they've been with me for the last 4 to 6 years. If something mayor comes up, I'll just buy another used high mileage car for around $3,000, and the other goes to the junk yard.
I’ve owned Honda accords,CRV & civics over last 25 yrs manual & automatics & I loved everyone of them. Never had any major issues & all had high mileage; I put several miles on them myself.. Last year I bought an 07 4Runner SR5, it now has 215K. Last year I had new water pump & timing belt changed. I absolutely love it!! Has a V8
Having multiple owners is not necessarily bad for a car. Usually every new owner spend some money on the car when the buy it, so chances are a car that had had multiple owners can be in a very good condition.
Thanks for the comment Arnaldo. You are right in that it a new owner will likely spend some money when they get the new car. What I have found is that more often than not, the ownership records do not pass as easily when there are multiple owners. Having less owners may help increase the chances of knowing the history of the vehicle. Also, when there are several owners, it makes me question whether or not this is a good vehicle. Why are there so many owners? I looked at a Highlander for my wife, and it was cheap. But it was a fairly new vehicle with 70k miles and already had three owners. That raised a red flag for me. It turns out it wasn't an AWD vehicle and made me wonder if people regretted buying it in a snow state without AWD. And some people will also spend money to get there car in selling condition, like the guy in my Lexus video did. ;-) th-cam.com/video/TBGqLJ9UbRs/w-d-xo.html
I got a 2002 Honda Accord sedan with 155,000 miles on it and a 2003 BMW 5 Series E39 with 145,000 miles. All regularly scheduled maintenance done on time and right with quality parts. you want cars to last long, make sure all the fluids (oil, transmission, brake, coolant etc.) are good.
The problem is not that the cars are cheap (as they should be) the problem is that the cost of the repairs are WAAAAYYY to expensive, here in România where a repair cost in US is 500$ here is like 50-100$ maximum or we just fix by ourselvs if we can
Wow, $50-100 seems like a deal! Yes, repairs here can be expensive. I try to do most of my repairs, but I don't have the skills for something like a timing belt. Thanks for the comments.
Great video I have 98 Camry with 365k miles just a car to get around we will see how long it lasts all highway miles original owner drove from Carmel NY to Bronx no issues
I've got a 06 dodge stratus sxt with 193,500 for $550. Was well maintained. The only thing that needs done is a oil change new spark plugs and valve cover gaskets. The only thing that's wrong with the body is someone sideswiped the driver's side. But the doors still open
I bought a single-owner 1995 Mazda B3000 with +350k. Ran like a dream. After it got totaled; I had a single-owner 1993 Nissan Sentra with 190k on it. Ran like a boiled turd.
My car has been serviced every 10,000 miles and its running still at 535000 mileage,I own a holden cruz, a lot of people dont believe me until they see it for themselves
Right, especially on the V6's. The 4 cylinders have been more reliable with automatic transmissions. My Accord in this video had a 5 speed, which was a lot of fun. Overall, still a great cheap car. Thanks for watching.
I have a 2004 Honda CR-V with 278,000 miles. I bought it with 268k from the second owner who was a friend of mine for $2k. She bought it used back in 2007 with 92k miles. It is driven 100 miles every day on the highway to work and back M-F and every Saturday it does 170 miles. It has needed a few minor part replacements, but since at least 07 and 92k miles, it has never broken down or left anyone stranded. The K24 still runs quiet and smooth like new. The suspension is noisy, though. Need to replace the bushings. Surprisingly, the 4 speed auto is still the original and shows no signs of going out any time soon. The K24 Accords (03+) have a 5 speed auto, which seem to have been pretty reliable and are not related to the problematic 4 speeds in the 98-02 Accords.
Brought a 2006 Nissan altima 132,oo0 miles lasted 2months head gasket blown..Brought a 1998 Chevy s10 212,00miles an it last me until 291,000 mile Until I just sold it for what I paid for
Sorry forgot to throw in the 3.3s, they are essentially 3.0s with a few revisions. My parents have the 3.3 in their 05 Sienna, still running smooth with 172,000.
I bought a 2005 Toyota Prius with 286000 miles two years ago. Now it has 337000 miles and it runs great. The only repair I did was $400 for an inverter pump.
I too just recently bought an 06 Avalon Limited with 155k miles. Took my parents across the U.S. in it (6k miles) and am now driving it 100 miles a day round trip to work and back 5 days per week. Sitting at a little over 162k miles.
I’m currently driving a 1997 Toyota Camry LE v6 I purchased from a tow yard for $1,000 with 279,700 miles on the odometer and I’m still driving it with 286,200 miles on it. I want a Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed manual for my daily driver and I will have it in a couple of months.
2015 honda accord exl v6 with 6 speed automatic transmission drives like a dream and very potent and powerful car.36 miles on hwy for 280hp car and no known issues with automatic transmission for that 9th generation v6
Hala Heleu I completely agree! I drove a.Park Avenue with 325k. It had the 3.8l v6 which has proven to be very reliable. The transmission had been replaced at 250k. These can be good cars.
Hala Heleu , my 93 year old neighbor had an old Buick Century she had for twenty years. Only drove to church the hairdressers, and doctors appointments
You really have to research the year, make and model of the car you want to buy. Car Complaints and Edmund's help with that. Toyotas and Hondas arent as reliable as they used be. The mid 2000s saw oil consumption and transmission issues. Suburus for some people last a long time but many others have had chronic head gasket issues. Sometimes you can do all the research you can and have a mechanic inspect it and still have a major repair two weeks after buying. Used cars are a gamble. Is it better to lease a new car? They come sometimes with free maintenance. At the end of the lease you bring it back and not worry about repairs.
Good points Jetthead18. You are correct, that Honda's, Toyota's, and Subaru's can have their issues as well. That's the purpose of my channel is to help people determine what is a good used car and what is not. ie. which cars last the longest? :-) I've done the leasing route as well, as it can be affordable and a way to drive a brand new car. But both times I leased I regretted it because I felt stuck and had issues turning the car in. But that was just me, and other people may have better luck. Thanks for the comment.
I have 3 older Ford full size cars, which combined are far less expensive than 1 new car. Gas, insurance, repairs, and yearly tags, and I'm still ahead financially. As long as one of them gets me to and from work each day, then I'm a happy camper! '65 Galaxie, '86 Crown Vic, and an '08 Town Car.
The people who buy new mercedes, BMW and Audi get rid of the as soon as the warranty is up. My area is flooded with these cars that the warranty has just expired on.
What crap!!! Look at tge cars that have exceeded 1 million miles-a massive number of European cars. Such a lot of bollocks spoken here-it not the mileage that matters, but how the mileage has been covered. Long drives will rid the oil and exhaust systems of condensation. Regular oil changes (more frequent if car is used on short journies where it does not get up to temperature fully) using a good brand of oil is key. As is treating the car gently before giving it any high revs. I had a Ford Escort with 400,000 miles on the clock that was driven weekly between London and Aberdeen. A Lexus LS 400 with 325,000 on it that was immaculate inside and out, and even a bike, a GSX-R750 that was on 180,000 miles before it was obliterated in a crash with a myopic pickup driver. Still on original exhaust and clutch. And don't discount a car with dented doors/panels. Insurance companies won't repair old cars, so as long as mechanically sound and with no rot or rust, who GAF what it looks like. Better still, don't buy them, and leave the way clear for me
317k on my 99 LEXUS GS300. Got it at 313k, been mostly trouble free so far. Would definitely buy another one from any generation or the Toyota variant the 1999 TOYOTA ARISTO
I have a 1992 740 Volvo wagon with 413K miles. I drive it daily and it is very reliable. It’s been in my family since new so I know the history. I wouldn’t hesitate to drive it cross country tomorrow. It still has the original transmission and has never even had the valve cover removed. I will post a video when it hits 500K Miles.
Hi Chump Johnson, this sounds like my kind of car. The Volvo 740 and the 80's Mercedes diesels are legendary and true pioneers of hitting the 300k mark. It would be cool to put a photo of it on a future video. If you are interested, you could send a pic to my email carsthatlast@gmail.com. Thanks for the comment!
5 reason why NOT to buy a high milage car.... 1: You don't know the maintenance records of this car.... Did they change the oil every 5K miles..?? every 10K miles or at all...???? Do you know what happens to oil when you dont change it and just keep running it..?? GOOGLE THAT 2: When was the last time they flushed the cooling system...??? IF they ever did...??? Do you know what happens to coolant if you never change or dont change it enough...?? GOOGLE THAT 3: did they change the transmission fluid before 50k miles...?? If never, that tranny is a ticking time bomb.. GOOGLE THAT 4: where there any MAJOR accidents that they never claimed and had BOBS auto body do the repairs and how good were the repairs.. 5: does the car have a rebuilt title.... Google that ONLY 1 good reason to buy a high mileage car.... the cheap PRICE
Good advice with a few exceptions. My car has 230.000 miles and I only changed the transmission fluid twice, along with the antifreeze. Runs great, had it since new.... 1992 Honda Civic.
afisemeneborevlaka48: thats good for you, but does the person buying the car from you know this ...??? NO... You can tell him or her, but is it true..?? Only you know This is why i TRY to buy NEW or SLIGHTLY used... like under 10k miles...
Actually, you have a good strategy and it seems to serve you well. In my case, I have sold hi mileage cars to people who knew me, twice, and they were very happy with them. I guess it's a matter of trust.
I'm considering purchasing a 2013 Lincoln MKX with 162,000 for $7,000. It had 2 previous owners total, average of approx 23,000 annual miles. Has clean Carfax with regular maintenance records. The vehicle is GORGEOUS and immaculate! It looks brand new inside and out, is loaded with ALL premium upgrade features (panoramic moon roof, premium sound system, navigation system, heated steering wheel, multi-color changeable ambient lighting. Plus all the standard luxury features...perforated leather seats, heated seats, remote start, usb ports, aux input jacks, SD memory card, etc. I am so conflicted on what to do! I absolutely LOVE the vehicle but I am soooo leery about the high miles. Thanks in advance! :)
Lots of expensive computers for an American car. Their priority was bling to sell it and profit $$$ not reliability. American means planned obsolescence.
If you are mechanically inclined and can do the repairs yourself, it wouldn’t be a $750 timing belt and water pump repair. Try under $100 for those parts to be more accurate
I just found a 2010 Honda Accord ex-l v6 with 181,000 miles, one owner and all the maintenance records for it for $6,000. Should I make an attempt to negotiate the price and buy it?
@@jameshagan1382 I actually found a cadillac i bought instead with lower miles, but thats not a bad price for the car. People seem to like them pretty good, and say they're pretty reliable
Get something new with a warranty. Peace of mind is well worth the added expense. Knowing where a vehicle has been let's me sleep at night,knowing when the oil was changed,knowing when or if stuff has been replaced. Luckily I dont keep a vehicle long enough to replace stuff on it.
Concerns: Front end Engine/timing belt LIFETIME transaxle oil (Saturns). I own one. If you buy beater that needs $1 000.00 in repairs, junk it. Take your loss (that's considering a $500-$1,000 beater like I've ALWAYS bought). Oneexction: I bought a one ton for $3,500.00 for cousin's new farm. I had rebuilt tranny put in $1700.00. Plus new wires, electrical nearly everything. Sold it for $400.00. I was 400 miles away so couldn't diagnose it. (One rotten fuel line)! Cousin said buyer couldn't tow it away unless he gave him $400.00 cash. Ex - friend cousin kept the $400.00. Total loss - $5,000.00. Did not follow yours and my rules.
I would stick with Honda, Toyota, Acuras, but recently test drove couple Honda CRV over 100k they dont seem to drive well but a 2012 crv with 159k drove like a charm. but im glad cars are lasting longer however i prefer lower mileage cars as i drive far from work i need reliable car.
Given that cars have been maintained well, (oil changes regularly, highway miles, etc).. which of the following cars is most reliable? 2004-2006 Acura TSX, 2006-2007 Acura TLX , or 2005-2007 Infiniti G35 sedan? Thank you in advance!
Why would anyone want fewer miles?! The more the merrier! It's all about getting the most bang for your buck, when you think about it. More miles=less money=a better deal.
afisemenaborevlaka48 Thanks. Of course, that would be twice as good. How many cars have gone 1000000 miles? Not too many. Therefore, if you found one and bought it, you would invest in a very rare item. Almost like buying a Leonardo painting.;)
Bought a Car-Fax, 1 owner 2006 Toyota Camry with 186 K from a Toyota dealership in 2016. Original owner drove it off the Dealer lot in '06, brought it in every 5 k miles for recommended dealer servicing for 10 yrs. In '16 came back and traded it in for a new '16. That's when I got it. I had to replace the Cat-Converter 10,000 miles after purchase and another Cat after 150,000 more miles. Now, 09-2018, it has 399,000 miles on it - mostly highway miles. I've serviced it every 5,000, replaced tires twice, cabin air filter, etc... done all the work myself to save $$$ and it's still running like a sewing machine. 1- Negative - it was burning .5 qts of oil in-between 5,000 mile oil changes when I got it, now it's burning a little over 2 qts. It's a Japanese manufactured Toy, and I read the valve stem guides go out on those at 300,000 miles causing them to burn more oil, but they go out at 100,000 on North American manufactured Toyotas. Your friends daughter may not have kept an eye on the oil, hence the engine blowing up with such low miles, or, it wasn't maintained by the previous owner.
I’m talking a Dodge Charger 2015 with 70k miles with one owner that went through a mid life crisis for 10k USD. Edit I am his neighbor and he gave me a deal
So, I have a 2005 Honda Accord EX-L V6 with 196k miles on it. I will need to replace two motor mounts and the timing belt/water pump soon, all for around 2k. I have a friend who will buy it for 2500 as is. Do you think it's worth it to invest the 2k in it and try to make it to 300k? What's your experience with the V6 from that generation? I have thankfully not had many problems and it is running well.
my 89 bronco 2 went 300,000 with the oem transmission than started to slip so i just went ahead and paid $1200 to have it rebuild so 100,000 miles later i had to rebuild the motor. the kit was $350. and im still driving it
Hi thanks for this video. Gave me some understanding about high mileage. I'm in the market for a used Mazda Cx5. One is a 2014 with 120kms on the clock, the other is a 2016 with 180kms Highway on the clock. The one with the higher mileage has the better kept interior despite its KMs. Both are first owner. I would not base my decision purely on your opinion, but would like to know if you prefer a newer car with higher mileage or slightly older but lower mileage? Thanks! Jordan
I basically go by years old. My experience in lake effect snow country is cars rust out around 12 to 16 winters. Doesnt seem to matter the miles on them. Incidentally all that plastic on newer vehicles and the thin wiring seems to get brittle about that time too. I
I have a 2012 Chevrolet Impala that has over 187,000 miles on it. I figured it would not have much resale now. I purchased it from the original owner with about 68,000 on it
Nice job. If you're trying to get a channel established, I hope you do well. One point you overlooked - can potential buyer perform DIY repairs? If yes, buying the cheap junker might be a safe bet if the car is cheap enough. Paying for a clutch kit is a lot cheaper than having someone replace your clutch. But as you pointed out, it is generally better to spend a little more to get the better car than to 'restore' the cheap one. I bought a 25 year old Geo Metro this year with ~ 215K miles and was willing to pay 'top dollar' because it was a one owner car, had not been in accidents and was obviously loved. It runs like a top and I have had no regrets yet. But I sleep well knowing it's not my primary means of transportation.
Hi are vee, great point. You can save a lot of money if you are willing to get your hands dirty. There are youtube videos that show how to repair most items, which is great for us DIYers. 25 year old Geo Metro, that's impressive! They last a very long time as long as they don't rust out. Thanks for the comments.
Look into the German, Italian and British vehicles like Land Rover, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Range Rover, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar if you want to get a taste of reliability excitement!
There’s a 310,000 mile Toyota 4Runner in my area,and there asking 2500$...the only reason I’m concerned is because of that mileage. Can you shine some light on my situation, and tell me what you would do? Thanks.
Another reason to buy a car with high mileage: if you have the ability to work on the car yourself. For example, the timing belt and water pump replacement that cost $750 would have only cost around $100 if you were able to do the work yourself.
I bought a 1 owner, 2003 Toyota Rav4, manual transmission with 153,000 miles. The carfax was very detailed in the service history with regular oil changes. Before I bought it the dealership replaced the head gasket of all things, the power steering pump, and VVT solenoid. Brakes are good, tires are newer, and it runs really well. I paid $3500 for it, KBB had the fair price around $4500. So far so good with it! Did I do well and is there anything that you know of that I should look out for with this particular make and model? Thanks
Hi Tom, it sounds like a decent car. Typically manual transmissions will last a long time. The most common issue with the '03 is with the transmission, but besides that overall complaints are low. Also, checkout the info on the '04 Rav4 as there were a few issues with the head gasket that wasn't reported on the '03. There are also a few people that had issues with oil sludge, but it is good that you have the maintenance history. Make sure to change your oil often. Hope that helps. www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/RAV4/2003/
If they have a history of head gasket problems, be sure to keep and eye on the temp. NEVER drive a car that is overheating. Obviously watch the exhaust and appearance of the oil for evidence of head gasket leaking. If it happens again, get rid of it, the heads are probably warped, cracked or block cracked.
Please I want to ask is lexus a reliable car for a first timer?. And if yes what type can you recommend for me?. If not what alternative brand is advisable? Thanks
Lexus has typically been very reliable. I've had many comments especially from viewers about the LS 400 - 430 about how amazing their LS's are. But that is a bigger car. I don't typically recommend specific cars since I cannot view or inspect them, and don't know what your preferences are. However, in general I find that the Lexus ES 300 and ES 330 seem to be good values. Essentially it's a Camry with more bells and whistles. And if you don't want the bells and whistles, the Toyota Camry is usually a reliable and affordable car. I might suggest viewing my video on the Top 5 Cars That Last 300,000 miles. The cars featured are also worth checking out. th-cam.com/video/6OSvyORLZ24/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this video I just recently bought a 03’BMW 325xi with 217,000 miles in good condition this is my first car by the way & was wondering if the high miles will be a issue & came across your video deff will take your advice & maintain her to keep my baby running smooth
178 thousand mile la on a honda pilot 2005 for 2000$ is that a good price? I think I'm going to do it not rust only cosmetic and needs new breaks and a seized caliper.
I bought a eclipse mitsubishi with 230k miles for $1,700 idk if that was a good choice,the work runs good but idk if it will last. Already changed all the fluids.
I have 2004 infiniti fx35 with 190000 miles on it and still runing strong brought at auction for 2400 with 164000 miles on it and restored it with low mileage parts from the junkyard order new injectors and coil packs its 120 for all all stock parts from other infiniti models even upgrade the front breaks to abkenos 4 pistons calipers too
Hey !! Need an opinion. Tomorrow I’ll be looking at a Toyota Tacoma 2003 with 212,000 miles. I really like Tacoma’s and based on my research and observation the high mileage is not really an issue if you take care of your car. Can I get you guys’s opinion?
Now you say don't buy modify ed are you talking modified like I would swap out alternators radiators add batteries in ways that gm provided for in oem parts for heavier trucks of same variety 96-98; or are you talking dropping a k1500 cab on a p30 motor home chassis kind of modifyed?
Hey, so I'm looking at Prius 2006 because it's more in my price range. But I keep seeing them with 200k, I know how to change out the battery if ever need be. But what is your thought on that vehicle with those miles?
6th reason to say no to a high mileage car: If you have young children that will be with you. Their safety and the security of getting to your destination is paramount to anything else.
So I want a 2007-2011 dodge Dakota crew cab. At 150k+ miles the cheapest I've seen this truck is for $7000. Is that an ok mileage for that particular truck assuming clean title and maintenance is up to date? Assuming these two things are in good standing is it ok for that price for that mileage? How many miles does this particular truck last with proper maintenance?
I own a 2.2l 2011 diesel honda crv with 230,000k. Not failed once so far, much better than my lease a4 which had an issue only a year into the lease. At least its a lease so I don’t have to pay.
Hello thanks for your video I am looking to buy a Lexus IS350 for 3000 dollars the thing is it has 284500 miles on it, is it a good idea to buy it ? It had two car owner and did not have a major accident i will Appreciate your response thank you.
I have a 2,06 Corolla with 153 on it I bought it for 2,700 and ever since I put in money on it to get it repaired I paid like 3,000 and that’s not with new tires it was like one thing after another I feel it doesn’t run as fast I know is just a 4 cylinder but I’m use to a 8 but looking around for a 6 cylinder the Corolla hardly can’t go up the hills I feel I never get there 🤣🤣🤣 but now that I put too much into it have to hang in there till I fine my 6 cylinder thank you for your advice but I’m sticking with low mileage 😊👌
Overall the '08 TSX has proven very reliable and well liked. In the 2018 auto issue of Consumer Reports, they ranked the '06 TSX as the most reliable luxury compact car, which is the same as the '08 but didn't fit their article. While I don't give advice on particular cars, the an '08 TSX is one I would definitely consider for my own garage. Here's a helpful link I found for common complaints. acurazine.com/how-tos/a/acura-tsx-2004-2008-common-problems-424145
My 2001 toyoda corolla had 219,000 thousand miles on it. Now it has about 230,000 and we've only spent 1,500 on it, 600 of that was getting it painted. The car looks great on the inside and outside and runs great 👍
I have a acura cl that I have had since 1999 it has 304k miles on it and still going strong..all original
Robert Francis AGREE
My fiancee used to have a 98 with the 2.3 and 5 spd manual. She paid $1000 for it back in 2015, however the car overheated and the head warped six months later at 170K. Since we got the car for cheap we actually replaced the head with one from a junkyard and kept it for another year. Now she drives a 2010 Accord with 5 spd manual and couldn't be happier
So u believe it can reach the 400kmiles?!
@@engineer_alv u decide to do repairs six months later..wow
@@stevemendess2683 judging without proper reading, so smart.
The car was running fine or so we thought at the time of purchase, she had this overheating problem 6 months later while driving on the HWY. The head was toast, the repair was done about 1-2 WKs after that incident. No need to elaborate but there you go
This is definitely one of the best videos on TH-cam about buying used cars.
There are a lot of things that he should have mentioned, you need to know the car your buying, just cause a car is known to be reliable doesent mean it'll last forever. The most important thing is maintinace both what has been done to it and what you will do to it
I always buy high mileage cars because I know that the car has mostly been driven on highways for most of it's life. My first car was a 98 Civic with 210k miles and added 16k miles within 2 years. My next car was a 02 330ci with 158k miles and added 44k miles within 2 years. My current car is a 09 Challenger. Brought it last year with 123k miles on it and it now has 140k miles on it and it still rides smoothly.
I like buying high mileage cars because I know I don't drive very much and after a couple years I can get most of my money back if I make a good buy. stick with the Asian cars though for sure.
Like Hondas which are expensive to insure because thieves like them so much?
M J ... you right they must like them cause I have a 1995 Honda wagon that someone stole I got it back but Was amazed smh
A friend lost his honda civic, found in tijuana full of prejoles (beans).
@@patrioticpinoy3753 i think the proper way to say it is mexicans..... 😂
M J had a honda del sol. Same engine as the civics. Never had thieves mess with it and insurance was 40 a month.
Toyota and Honda taken care of can last easy 300K. Toyota has a better auto transmission over Honda I feel. Had a 94 Corolla went 340K but was so rusted it was junked.
I'm a Honda guy but I admitt what you said is true, my girlfriend has a 2010 camry and I have a 2009 accord but her transmission feels more solid with better feel.
We own a 1996 Volvo 850 non-turbo and 5 spd manual transmission. It has 354k miles and still runs great. Our next Volvo badge is the 400,000 mark.
Pics,I don't believe you
How do I upload a photo of it?
Don't really care if you believe or not. No reason for me to lie. I don't know how to upload a photo.
Non turbo, 5 speed... I believe you.
5 cylinder I believe it but watch coolant loss headgasket issues
4:47 : Another car to avoid: Flood damaged cars!
Generally yes, however, I bought a rebuilt titled flood damaged 2004 Honda Accord at 80,000 miles and I just passed 221,000 miles on the odometer. It is starting to rust though.....
I have 5 cars : a 2006 Honda odyssey 237k, 2005 Honda accord 213k, 2009 Nissan versa 154k, 2002 chevrolet avalanche 216k and 2013 chevrolet malibu 138k. All the cars running perfectly, not a single light on the dash boards, I do all the maintenance and basic mechanics myself, they've been with me for the last 4 to 6 years. If something mayor comes up, I'll just buy another used high mileage car for around $3,000, and the other goes to the junk yard.
I’ve owned Honda accords,CRV & civics over last 25 yrs manual & automatics & I loved everyone of them. Never had any major issues & all had high mileage; I put several miles on them myself.. Last year I bought an 07 4Runner SR5, it now has 215K. Last year I had new water pump & timing belt changed. I absolutely love it!! Has a V8
All great vehicles! You have good taste. 😁
Having multiple owners is not necessarily bad for a car. Usually every new owner spend some money on the car when the buy it, so chances are a car that had had multiple owners can be in a very good condition.
Thanks for the comment Arnaldo. You are right in that it a new owner will likely spend some money when they get the new car. What I have found is that more often than not, the ownership records do not pass as easily when there are multiple owners. Having less owners may help increase the chances of knowing the history of the vehicle. Also, when there are several owners, it makes me question whether or not this is a good vehicle. Why are there so many owners? I looked at a Highlander for my wife, and it was cheap. But it was a fairly new vehicle with 70k miles and already had three owners. That raised a red flag for me. It turns out it wasn't an AWD vehicle and made me wonder if people regretted buying it in a snow state without AWD. And some people will also spend money to get there car in selling condition, like the guy in my Lexus video did. ;-)
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We have bought two program cars and gotten very good service..........
Multiple owners a good car?
Consider each owner hates the car and after throwing money on it, sold it at lost... how's that?
I bought a car with high miles several times. They were great. My friend had his Lexus fr 20 yrs. It was still running very well.
I've had mine for 20 years, too. Will never part with it!
Mileage doesn't hurt a car anywhere
near as much as poor maintenance.
Very few people actually keep up proper routine maintenance on a vehicle.
Yes you could buy a high-mileage car but you must be mechanically inclined or have a good mechanic with you
NO... get a good quality car worry not about mileage... oh stay away from american and european cars.
My $300 Altima needed only $50 in parts over the past year.
I got a 2002 Honda Accord sedan with 155,000 miles on it and a 2003 BMW 5 Series E39 with 145,000 miles. All regularly scheduled maintenance done on time and right with quality parts. you want cars to last long, make sure all the fluids (oil, transmission, brake, coolant etc.) are good.
Really good video and very informative thanks man 🙏🏾
Thanks for watching. 😁
The problem is not that the cars are cheap (as they should be) the problem is that the cost of the repairs are WAAAAYYY to expensive, here in România where a repair cost in US is 500$ here is like 50-100$ maximum or we just fix by ourselvs if we can
Wow, $50-100 seems like a deal! Yes, repairs here can be expensive. I try to do most of my repairs, but I don't have the skills for something like a timing belt. Thanks for the comments.
Great video I have 98 Camry with 365k miles just a car to get around we will see how long it lasts all highway miles original owner drove from Carmel NY to Bronx no issues
I've got a 06 dodge stratus sxt with 193,500 for $550. Was well maintained. The only thing that needs done is a oil change new spark plugs and valve cover gaskets. The only thing that's wrong with the body is someone sideswiped the driver's side. But the doors still open
I bought a single-owner 1995 Mazda B3000 with +350k. Ran like a dream. After it got totaled;
I had a single-owner 1993 Nissan Sentra with 190k on it. Ran like a boiled turd.
Thing is new cars have just as many issues as old cars. It’s about finding the right car for you
My car has been serviced every 10,000 miles and its running still at 535000 mileage,I own a holden cruz, a lot of people dont believe me until they see it for themselves
The Accords from that vintage have a high auto transmission failure rate, you'd better get one with a manual.
Right, especially on the V6's. The 4 cylinders have been more reliable with automatic transmissions. My Accord in this video had a 5 speed, which was a lot of fun. Overall, still a great cheap car. Thanks for watching.
The manuals are often beaten lol
I have a 2004 Honda CR-V with 278,000 miles. I bought it with 268k from the second owner who was a friend of mine for $2k. She bought it used back in 2007 with 92k miles. It is driven 100 miles every day on the highway to work and back M-F and every Saturday it does 170 miles. It has needed a few minor part replacements, but since at least 07 and 92k miles, it has never broken down or left anyone stranded. The K24 still runs quiet and smooth like new. The suspension is noisy, though. Need to replace the bushings. Surprisingly, the 4 speed auto is still the original and shows no signs of going out any time soon.
The K24 Accords (03+) have a 5 speed auto, which seem to have been pretty reliable and are not related to the problematic 4 speeds in the 98-02 Accords.
my 02 Accord V6.. is at 250K miles...original transmission.. flushed it only once at had 60K miles.. been going strong ever since...🙌
The dreaded one two shift slip...
Brought a 2006 Nissan altima 132,oo0 miles lasted 2months head gasket blown..Brought a 1998 Chevy s10 212,00miles an it last me until 291,000 mile Until I just sold it for what I paid for
A Lexus at 200k miles with record of timing belt + water pump replacement is a good deal..
Right! A Lexus can be a great used car. If interested, I did a video on a Lexus LS400 with 313,000 miles.
th-cam.com/video/TBGqLJ9UbRs/w-d-xo.html
The Toyota V8s are solid, as are the 3.0 V6s in the ES300s, 1st/2nd gen Avalons, RXs, etc. These cars just seem to go 300,000+ miles guaranteed.
niacal4nia , agreed, just bought an rx330 with 161,000 miles for 6 grand.
Sorry forgot to throw in the 3.3s, they are essentially 3.0s with a few revisions. My parents have the 3.3 in their 05 Sienna, still running smooth with 172,000.
I bought a 2005 Toyota Prius with 286000 miles two years ago. Now it has 337000 miles and it runs great. The only repair I did was $400 for an inverter pump.
Higher mileage Mazdas with a manual transmission are also a good buy!
I’m looking at one now
@@qdabeast8392 Best of luck, I hope it works out!
Maybe the frontier
I just bought 2006 Avalon with 217k and it’s drive like dream I bought it for 2000$
I too just recently bought an 06 Avalon Limited with 155k miles. Took my parents across the U.S. in it (6k miles) and am now driving it 100 miles a day round trip to work and back 5 days per week. Sitting at a little over 162k miles.
Great deal
Thank you sir for this video.
I just have a serious question, I love your Cap where did you got it? no joke
I have a 95 honda civic with 287k mi. I'm the 2nd owner. I bought it in 97 with 17k mi on it.
king tau that's awesome. Those are great cars. Civics will be part of my next video. Thanks for the comments.
I’m currently driving a 1997 Toyota Camry LE v6 I purchased from a tow yard for $1,000 with 279,700 miles on the odometer and I’m still driving it with 286,200 miles on it. I want a Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed manual for my daily driver and I will have it in a couple of months.
Should I buy an Audi A5 with 125,000 as a daily driver?
2015 honda accord exl v6 with 6 speed automatic transmission drives like a dream and very potent and powerful car.36 miles on hwy for 280hp car and no known issues with automatic transmission for that 9th generation v6
Buicks can be a good car .A old peoples car and not driven hard mostly well maintained. Dependable comfortable reliable and boring...
Hala Heleu I completely agree! I drove a.Park Avenue with 325k. It had the 3.8l v6 which has proven to be very reliable. The transmission had been replaced at 250k. These can be good cars.
Hala Heleu , my 93 year old neighbor had an old Buick Century she had for twenty years. Only drove to church the hairdressers, and doctors appointments
Hala Heleu. Boring to me, is having to call AAA after the car breakdown....
I have a Buick regal custom 3.8 mostly freeway miles with 962,000 miles gotta charge the AC now but still runs good. Love the 3.8!
Oh yeah it's a 1993
You really have to research the year, make and model of the car you want to buy. Car Complaints and Edmund's help with that. Toyotas and Hondas arent as reliable as they used be. The mid 2000s saw oil consumption and transmission issues. Suburus for some people last a long time but many others have had chronic head gasket issues. Sometimes you can do all the research you can and have a mechanic inspect it and still have a major repair two weeks after buying. Used cars are a gamble. Is it better to lease a new car? They come sometimes with free maintenance. At the end of the lease you bring it back and not worry about repairs.
Good points Jetthead18. You are correct, that Honda's, Toyota's, and Subaru's can have their issues as well. That's the purpose of my channel is to help people determine what is a good used car and what is not. ie. which cars last the longest? :-) I've done the leasing route as well, as it can be affordable and a way to drive a brand new car. But both times I leased I regretted it because I felt stuck and had issues turning the car in. But that was just me, and other people may have better luck. Thanks for the comment.
I have 3 older Ford full size cars, which combined are far less expensive than 1 new car. Gas, insurance, repairs, and yearly tags, and I'm still ahead financially. As long as one of them gets me to and from work each day, then I'm a happy camper! '65 Galaxie, '86 Crown Vic, and an '08 Town Car.
Nice! All three great cars.
I do the same thing.
@carsthatlast do one on engines or transmissions in your top high mileage vehicles, least replacements and such. Which engine trans combo to pick
Great idea, thanks!
Stay away from Euro cars absolute horror story when things go wrong.
Agreed! Thanks for the comment.
Except older VWs ....
Good point, my wife had a VW Passat TDI. That was a beautiful car, and the diesel engine was amazing until it got recalled.
The people who buy new mercedes, BMW and Audi get rid of the as soon as the warranty is up. My area is flooded with these cars that the warranty has just expired on.
What crap!!! Look at tge cars that have exceeded 1 million miles-a massive number of European cars.
Such a lot of bollocks spoken here-it not the mileage that matters, but how the mileage has been covered. Long drives will rid the oil and exhaust systems of condensation. Regular oil changes (more frequent if car is used on short journies where it does not get up to temperature fully) using a good brand of oil is key. As is treating the car gently before giving it any high revs.
I had a Ford Escort with 400,000 miles on the clock that was driven weekly between London and Aberdeen. A Lexus LS 400 with 325,000 on it that was immaculate inside and out, and even a bike, a GSX-R750 that was on 180,000 miles before it was obliterated in a crash with a myopic pickup driver. Still on original exhaust and clutch. And don't discount a car with dented doors/panels. Insurance companies won't repair old cars, so as long as mechanically sound and with no rot or rust, who GAF what it looks like. Better still, don't buy them, and leave the way clear for me
So in other words; damned if you do and damned if you don't?
One who does research and avoids the obvious pitfalls usually prevail.
@@crazeyjoe
I research sooo thoroughly that i can't make a decision. seems that i can never find that perfect vehicle :)
I rather have a vehicle made of metal and work on it than have a piece of plastic and keep replacing it
2017 jeep Cherokee with 90k miles?? Is that too many miles for a car this year
317k on my 99 LEXUS GS300. Got it at 313k, been mostly trouble free so far. Would definitely buy another one from any generation or the Toyota variant the 1999 TOYOTA ARISTO
If a car is mainly highway miles and over 200k miles, how likely are costly repairs to be? Thanks!
All mechanical parts wear.
The end.
Good lubrication extends mechanical parts.
I have a 1992 740 Volvo wagon with 413K miles. I drive it daily and it is very reliable. It’s been in my family since new so I know the history. I wouldn’t hesitate to drive it cross country tomorrow. It still has the original transmission and has never even had the valve cover removed. I will post a video when it hits 500K Miles.
Hi Chump Johnson, this sounds like my kind of car. The Volvo 740 and the 80's Mercedes diesels are legendary and true pioneers of hitting the 300k mark. It would be cool to put a photo of it on a future video. If you are interested, you could send a pic to my email carsthatlast@gmail.com. Thanks for the comment!
Bault a 2010 interceptor government car love it with 170,000 miles on it looks and runs great
5 reason why NOT to buy a high milage car....
1: You don't know the maintenance records of this car.... Did they change the oil every 5K miles..?? every 10K miles or at all...???? Do you know what happens to oil when you dont change it and just keep running it..?? GOOGLE THAT
2: When was the last time they flushed the cooling system...??? IF they ever did...??? Do you know what happens to coolant if you never change or dont change it enough...?? GOOGLE THAT
3: did they change the transmission fluid before 50k miles...?? If never, that tranny is a ticking time bomb.. GOOGLE THAT
4: where there any MAJOR accidents that they never claimed and had BOBS auto body do the repairs and how good were the repairs..
5: does the car have a rebuilt title.... Google that
ONLY 1 good reason to buy a high mileage car.... the cheap PRICE
Good advice with a few exceptions. My car has 230.000 miles and I only changed the transmission fluid twice, along with the antifreeze. Runs great, had it since new.... 1992 Honda Civic.
afisemeneborevlaka48:
thats good for you, but does the person buying the car from you know this ...??? NO... You can tell him or her, but is it true..?? Only you know
This is why i TRY to buy NEW or SLIGHTLY used... like under 10k miles...
Actually, you have a good strategy and it seems to serve you well. In my case, I have sold hi mileage cars to people who knew me, twice, and they were very happy with them. I guess it's a matter of trust.
Dude is high
It's interesting that you would not trust a high mileage car with 300K miles on it? It certainly didn't get that far not being well maintained.
I'm considering purchasing a 2013 Lincoln MKX with 162,000 for $7,000. It had 2 previous owners total, average of approx 23,000 annual miles. Has clean Carfax with regular maintenance records. The vehicle is GORGEOUS and immaculate! It looks brand new inside and out, is loaded with ALL premium upgrade features (panoramic moon roof, premium sound system, navigation system, heated steering wheel, multi-color changeable ambient lighting. Plus all the standard luxury features...perforated leather seats, heated seats, remote start, usb ports, aux input jacks, SD memory card, etc. I am so conflicted on what to do! I absolutely LOVE the vehicle but I am soooo leery about the high miles. Thanks in advance! :)
Lots of expensive computers for an American car. Their priority was bling to sell it and profit $$$ not reliability. American means planned obsolescence.
If you are mechanically inclined and can do the repairs yourself, it wouldn’t be a $750 timing belt and water pump repair. Try under $100 for those parts to be more accurate
Only Toyota and Honda
Sho' Nuff not for me. Overrated
Honda with a manual trans. , Toyota and Lexus.
SUBARU
Yep
Mazda also
If it’s mine you should I always maintain my cars great but then again I don’t get rid of them till they at least hit 300,000
I just found a 2010 Honda Accord ex-l v6 with 181,000 miles, one owner and all the maintenance records for it for $6,000. Should I make an attempt to negotiate the price and buy it?
2006 Acura TXS 156k miles and still the original clutch. 50% city 50% highway. 2nd owner, still runs great.
Nice! The TSX has proven reliable as well. Thanks for the comment Mark.
I need help...is it a Good Deal to Buy a 2012 Chevy Malibu with 160k Miles on it for around 3,500 ??
Yes
I have a Volvo s70 with 300.000 miles and it's in very nice shape
There’s a q50 Infiniti at 130k miles that looks amazing. Are those reliable?
Yes
3.7 pretty reliable
I got 2001 ford winstar with 310,000 on it still going strong
That's impressive! I've seen other Winstars with lots of miles. Definitely a CarThatLasts.
Can't beat a crown vic...
2007 Honda Accord here with 207k it’s getting to the 300k Mark
Awesome car, good luck!
252k on my ‘01 civic original everything. These Honda’s run forever
Thats the same vehicle I'm debating buying right now. Its also a 5 speed, but has 250,000 miles on it.
@@loganwork7024 did you buy the accord? I’m looking at 07 lx 5 speed with 209,000 miles one owner, for 2500.
@@jameshagan1382 I actually found a cadillac i bought instead with lower miles, but thats not a bad price for the car. People seem to like them pretty good, and say they're pretty reliable
Get something new with a warranty. Peace of mind is well worth the added expense. Knowing where a vehicle has been let's me sleep at night,knowing when the oil was changed,knowing when or if stuff has been replaced. Luckily I dont keep a vehicle long enough to replace stuff on it.
Used to be true but no more.
Concerns:
Front end
Engine/timing belt
LIFETIME transaxle oil (Saturns). I own one.
If you buy beater that needs $1 000.00 in repairs, junk it. Take your loss (that's considering a $500-$1,000 beater like I've ALWAYS bought). Oneexction: I bought a one ton for $3,500.00 for cousin's new farm. I had rebuilt tranny put in $1700.00. Plus new wires, electrical nearly everything. Sold it for $400.00. I was 400 miles away so couldn't diagnose it. (One rotten fuel line)! Cousin said buyer couldn't tow it away unless he gave him $400.00 cash. Ex - friend cousin kept the $400.00. Total loss - $5,000.00.
Did not follow yours and my rules.
I would stick with Honda, Toyota, Acuras, but recently test drove couple Honda CRV over 100k they dont seem to drive well but a 2012 crv with 159k drove like a charm. but im glad cars are lasting longer however i prefer lower mileage cars as i drive far from work i need reliable car.
Given that cars have been maintained well, (oil changes regularly, highway miles, etc).. which of the following cars is most reliable? 2004-2006 Acura TSX, 2006-2007 Acura TLX , or 2005-2007 Infiniti G35 sedan?
Thank you in advance!
Would you buy a perfect condition 200K mile car over a beat up car with under 100K miles?
Good question. I need an answer too. Let me follow this comment.
Yes, I would
Don't buy a car with fewer than 500K miles on it. If a car has gone that many miles, it is sure to be a solid and reliable one.
Hmm, that seems like a lot, paulparoma. I might suggest something with fewer miles. lol
Why would anyone want fewer miles?! The more the merrier! It's all about getting the most bang for your buck, when you think about it. More miles=less money=a better deal.
I like your logic, it's unique. 1.000.000 miles would be twice as good then. 😁
afisemenaborevlaka48 Thanks. Of course, that would be twice as good. How many cars have gone 1000000 miles? Not too many. Therefore, if you found one and bought it, you would invest in a very rare item. Almost like buying a Leonardo painting.;)
I got a 2010 Subaru Forester that has 290k miles and the engine still sounds strong, I’m the second owner after buying it with 283k miles.
Wow, that's impressive. Did you or the previous owner have to replace the head gasket?
Subaru foresters live forever.
Bought a Car-Fax, 1 owner 2006 Toyota Camry with 186 K from a Toyota dealership in 2016. Original owner drove it off the Dealer lot in '06, brought it in every 5 k miles for recommended dealer servicing for 10 yrs. In '16 came back and traded it in for a new '16.
That's when I got it. I had to replace the Cat-Converter 10,000 miles after purchase and another Cat after 150,000 more miles.
Now, 09-2018, it has 399,000 miles on it - mostly highway miles.
I've serviced it every 5,000, replaced tires twice, cabin air filter, etc... done all the work myself to save $$$ and it's still running like a sewing machine.
1- Negative - it was burning .5 qts of oil in-between 5,000 mile oil changes when I got it, now it's burning a little over 2 qts. It's a Japanese manufactured Toy, and I read the valve stem guides go out on those at 300,000 miles causing them to burn more oil, but they go out at 100,000 on North American manufactured Toyotas.
Your friends daughter may not have kept an eye on the oil, hence the engine blowing up with such low miles, or, it wasn't maintained by the previous owner.
I got a 04 ex civic for $450 135k miles just needed a back window and rear bumper
I’m talking a Dodge Charger 2015 with 70k miles with one owner that went through a mid life crisis for 10k USD. Edit I am his neighbor and he gave me a deal
So, I have a 2005 Honda Accord EX-L V6 with 196k miles on it. I will need to replace two motor mounts and the timing belt/water pump soon, all for around 2k. I have a friend who will buy it for 2500 as is. Do you think it's worth it to invest the 2k in it and try to make it to 300k? What's your experience with the V6 from that generation? I have thankfully not had many problems and it is running well.
my 89 bronco 2 went 300,000 with the oem transmission than started to slip so i just went ahead and paid $1200 to have it rebuild so 100,000 miles later i had to rebuild the motor. the kit was $350. and im still driving it
Hi thanks for this video. Gave me some understanding about high mileage.
I'm in the market for a used Mazda Cx5. One is a 2014 with 120kms on the clock, the other is a 2016 with 180kms Highway on the clock. The one with the higher mileage has the better kept interior despite its KMs. Both are first owner. I would not base my decision purely on your opinion, but would like to know if you prefer a newer car with higher mileage or slightly older but lower mileage?
Thanks!
Jordan
My 1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ (4.0 i6) has 263k miles and still runs like new
learn to do your own repairs, good tools have never been so cheap. Great no BS advice.
I basically go by years old. My experience in lake effect snow country is cars rust out around 12 to 16 winters. Doesnt seem to matter the miles on them. Incidentally all that plastic on newer vehicles and the thin wiring seems to get brittle about that time too. I
Much sooner for many cars in NE OH
I have a 2012 Chevrolet Impala that has over 187,000 miles on it. I figured it would not have much resale now. I purchased it from the original owner with about 68,000 on it
Nice job. If you're trying to get a channel established, I hope you do well.
One point you overlooked - can potential buyer perform DIY repairs? If yes, buying the cheap junker might be a safe bet if the car is cheap enough. Paying for a clutch kit is a lot cheaper than having someone replace your clutch. But as you pointed out, it is generally better to spend a little more to get the better car than to 'restore' the cheap one.
I bought a 25 year old Geo Metro this year with ~ 215K miles and was willing to pay 'top dollar' because it was a one owner car, had not been in accidents and was obviously loved. It runs like a top and I have had no regrets yet. But I sleep well knowing it's not my primary means of transportation.
Hi are vee, great point. You can save a lot of money if you are willing to get your hands dirty. There are youtube videos that show how to repair most items, which is great for us DIYers. 25 year old Geo Metro, that's impressive! They last a very long time as long as they don't rust out. Thanks for the comments.
Would not have bought one if I still lived in my native New England. From a car perspective, I am luck to live in the relatively rust free northwest.
Look into the German, Italian and British vehicles like Land Rover, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Range Rover, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar if you want to get a taste of reliability excitement!
Sure. The excitement is worrying about when they are going to leave you stranded again. Of course, I know you're just joking.
There’s a 310,000 mile Toyota 4Runner in my area,and there asking 2500$...the only reason I’m concerned is because of that mileage. Can you shine some light on my situation, and tell me what you would do? Thanks.
I got a 1994 Toyota Celica with 149k miles and 7A-FE engine that burns a quart of oil every 1000 miles
I prefer high mileage cars it means they have been maintained
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1 owner Volvo , no problem.
Another reason to buy a car with high mileage: if you have the ability to work on the car yourself. For example, the timing belt and water pump replacement that cost $750 would have only cost around $100 if you were able to do the work yourself.
I bought a 1 owner, 2003 Toyota Rav4, manual transmission with 153,000 miles. The carfax was very detailed in the service history with regular oil changes. Before I bought it the dealership replaced the head gasket of all things, the power steering pump, and VVT solenoid. Brakes are good, tires are newer, and it runs really well. I paid $3500 for it, KBB had the fair price around $4500. So far so good with it! Did I do well and is there anything that you know of that I should look out for with this particular make and model? Thanks
Hi Tom, it sounds like a decent car. Typically manual transmissions will last a long time. The most common issue with the '03 is with the transmission, but besides that overall complaints are low. Also, checkout the info on the '04 Rav4 as there were a few issues with the head gasket that wasn't reported on the '03. There are also a few people that had issues with oil sludge, but it is good that you have the maintenance history. Make sure to change your oil often. Hope that helps.
www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/RAV4/2003/
If they have a history of head gasket problems, be sure to keep and eye on the temp. NEVER drive a car that is overheating. Obviously watch the exhaust and appearance of the oil for evidence of head gasket leaking. If it happens again, get rid of it, the heads are probably warped, cracked or block cracked.
Please I want to ask is lexus a reliable car for a first timer?. And if yes what type can you recommend for me?. If not what alternative brand is advisable?
Thanks
Lexus has typically been very reliable. I've had many comments especially from viewers about the LS 400 - 430 about how amazing their LS's are. But that is a bigger car. I don't typically recommend specific cars since I cannot view or inspect them, and don't know what your preferences are. However, in general I find that the Lexus ES 300 and ES 330 seem to be good values. Essentially it's a Camry with more bells and whistles. And if you don't want the bells and whistles, the Toyota Camry is usually a reliable and affordable car. I might suggest viewing my video on the Top 5 Cars That Last 300,000 miles. The cars featured are also worth checking out.
th-cam.com/video/6OSvyORLZ24/w-d-xo.html
My experience is that it is cheaper to buy a used car and repair it than to buy new. Go Honda/Acura or Toyota/Lexus.
Thanks for this video I just recently bought a 03’BMW 325xi with 217,000 miles in good condition this is my first car by the way & was wondering if the high miles will be a issue & came across your video deff will take your advice & maintain her to keep my baby running smooth
Crumb De La Crumb how is it ? I just bought a 05 Mercedes with 200k miles
Jaylyn Gittens everything is running smooth I just got to get a oil change & might need a tune up other than that no issues
Jaylyn Gittens I forgot to tell you congrats on your car 💪🏽
178 thousand mile la on a honda pilot 2005 for 2000$ is that a good price? I think I'm going to do it not rust only cosmetic and needs new breaks and a seized caliper.
I bought a eclipse mitsubishi with 230k miles for $1,700 idk if that was a good choice,the work runs good but idk if it will last. Already changed all the fluids.
Best of luck.
I’m looking into test driving a 2006 Hyundai Elantra with 153,000 miles. Is it worth looking into a car with that mileage?
I have 2004 infiniti fx35 with 190000 miles on it and still runing strong brought at auction for 2400 with 164000 miles on it and restored it with low mileage parts from the junkyard order new injectors and coil packs its 120 for all all stock parts from other infiniti models even upgrade the front breaks to abkenos 4 pistons calipers too
Hey !! Need an opinion. Tomorrow I’ll be looking at a Toyota Tacoma 2003 with 212,000 miles. I really like Tacoma’s and based on my research and observation the high mileage is not really an issue if you take care of your car. Can I get you guys’s opinion?
Sure! Check out my video on Top 5 small trucks. I think this will help you. Taco's are great trucks. :-) th-cam.com/video/U28YW8pVzU8/w-d-xo.html
Now you say don't buy modify ed are you talking modified like I would swap out alternators radiators add batteries in ways that gm provided for in oem parts for heavier trucks of same variety 96-98; or are you talking dropping a k1500 cab on a p30 motor home chassis kind of modifyed?
I got 2001 BMW 530i with 223.00 on the dash. What you think is she still good to go? All o did was oil change she runs smooth
What do you think of a 2014 V6 Mustang six speed transmission
Hey, so I'm looking at Prius 2006 because it's more in my price range. But I keep seeing them with 200k, I know how to change out the battery if ever need be. But what is your thought on that vehicle with those miles?
The Prius has done well. Check out this video for further info. th-cam.com/video/HGZOYTeLM2k/w-d-xo.html
6th reason to say no to a high mileage car: If you have young children that will be with you. Their safety and the security of getting to your destination is paramount to anything else.
Just bought a one owner well maintained 2011 Ford Fusion with 246,000 miles on it. Thoughts?
it should last you a good 3-5 years if you take care of it
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@Mike Hunt LOL
So I want a 2007-2011 dodge Dakota crew cab. At 150k+ miles the cheapest I've seen this truck is for $7000. Is that an ok mileage for that particular truck assuming clean title and maintenance is up to date? Assuming these two things are in good standing is it ok for that price for that mileage? How many miles does this particular truck last with proper maintenance?
I own a 2.2l 2011 diesel honda crv with 230,000k. Not failed once so far, much better than my lease a4 which had an issue only a year into the lease. At least its a lease so I don’t have to pay.
Hello thanks for your video I am looking to buy a Lexus IS350 for 3000 dollars the thing is it has 284500 miles on it, is it a good idea to buy it ? It had two car owner and did not have a major accident i will Appreciate your response thank you.
A bought a 2005 Ford 500 for 2000 grand for 20000+ miles, was that a bad buy?
I have a 2,06 Corolla with 153 on it I bought it for 2,700 and ever since I put in money on it to get it repaired I paid like 3,000 and that’s not with new tires it was like one thing after another I feel it doesn’t run as fast I know is just a 4 cylinder but I’m use to a 8 but looking around for a 6 cylinder the Corolla hardly can’t go up the hills I feel I never get there 🤣🤣🤣 but now that I put too much into it have to hang in there till I fine my 6 cylinder thank you for your advice but I’m sticking with low mileage 😊👌
I am thinking about purchasing a 2008 Acura TSX with around 130,000 miles on it...what are your thoughts on this car ?
Overall the '08 TSX has proven very reliable and well liked. In the 2018 auto issue of Consumer Reports, they ranked the '06 TSX as the most reliable luxury compact car, which is the same as the '08 but didn't fit their article. While I don't give advice on particular cars, the an '08 TSX is one I would definitely consider for my own garage. Here's a helpful link I found for common complaints.
acurazine.com/how-tos/a/acura-tsx-2004-2008-common-problems-424145