00:44 - Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 02:01 - BMW Mini Countryman 03:00 - Ford Explorer 04:04 - Chrysler Jeep Renegade 04:48 - Chevrolet Trax 05:28 - GMC Acadia 06:52 - Ford EcoSport 07:48 - Fiat 500X 08:53 - Dodge Journey 10:06 - Land Rover Range Rover
I must say I have the fiat 500 lounge 2014...regular repairs....only thing that i replaced all the time were the headlights, turn signals etc...way more than other cars...but i also put on 227k miles....i only getting rid of it now because my wife up graded and I took her Niro for even better gas milage. You can get these Fiats for fairly cheap used, with low miles compared to most other things out there...i did mostly all highway driving but for those who are staying local..need a car but don't want to spend a lot..take advantage of the good used prices and good gas milage. Plus for a little SUV it holds a ton.
Of and one other annoying thing, never listen to the radio with the car off in the acc mode even with a fully charged battery at least three times and one a couple days ago it does in a matter of minutes....it needs a jump start and then it is completely fine, So a few annoying things but if you need a used car, with low miles these car prices seem reasonable and knowing i got 227k miles out of it with still life left on it...id buy another one....
I just bought a new 2021 Ford EcoSport. Its the exact one you show in this video. I traded in a 2018 Ford Fiesta with only 4400 mi. I don't drive much as you can tell.. Just town driving. I will do the same with this Ecosport. I truly love it. Its so stylish and has a 4 out of 5 safety rating! There's a 5 out of 5 for one of the safety features. Its great! Sound system, moon roof, heated steering wheel and seats, great ride! I LOVE my Ford EcoSport!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
The EcoSport has a real torque converter, and the 4WD version has the 2.0 Duratec, a very reliable and proven engine. Reliability and build quality are good. I bought it BECAUSE it will last a long time.
My Only complaint from my 2018 ecosport 4wd is i wish it got a couple mpg more.fuel mileage isnt too bad but wish it was better.Other than that the vehicle so far has been just outstanding.its so poised and nice to drive,always relaxed and quiet.I was driving my ecosport at 160 kmh for about 15,maybe 20 miles and it was like nothing,smoothest ride ive ever had.i would fully disagree with the reviewers take on the ecosport.i find mine to be an outstanding little vehicle.
Yea its still a piece of shit 😂, my mazda out values and performs that thing every day , plus better value , that ford doesn't hold shit on Resale value 😂
Thank you for your input. I currently lease a Ford EcoSport. It's about time to turn it in so this was helpful. I have no horse in this race as it is a lease but I would disagree with you. It is small, yes but it is very affordable, comfortable for the front seat and passenger. The tailgate is not awkward and opens for me once I release the handle. The gas mileage is not as good for a small crossover but OK. It has clearance in the snow which makes it better if you live where it snows. Good traction, sound system, and the tires are wearing very well and still good after three years. Dollar for dollar it is tough to beat as the price tag was low making our lease very low. Thanks just wanted to give some feedback on that model. I am glad you liked the TrailBlazer as it is on the short list. All the best!
I just bought one last week. A 2021 brand new off the lot. Diamond white. I absolutely LOVE IT!! Moonroof, heated seats / steering wheel. I love the side entrance tailgate too! Its my new baby! Love Love Love my EcoSport!!!!
@@Hard_Car_Life They are good, now, pay attention to this. The engine will not last if you push oil change intervals. Don't listen to anyone if they tell you different. Change the oil at 3000 mi. One of my close friends is a tech at the Ford dealer and we were talking about them (I'm thinking about getting one) If you do the oil changes at 3000 mi, it will last for hundreds of thousand of miles. One last thing. If it's the all wheel drive model, have the PTU fluid changed every 35,000 miles and ignore anyone who tells you differently. I know this is the internet and you don't know me. I know what I'm talking about. Do your first oil change at 1500 miles as the engine is breaking in, then every 3000 miles. Have the PTU oil changed every 35,000 miles and you will be golden. Write it down in your manual. Best wishes from Chris in Las Vegas.
@@TheBandit7613 - Thank you Chris! I will do as you recommend. I really love my new EcoSport and it saddens me that video after video has it as one of the top worse cars to buy. I don't drive much and had a 2018 Ford Fiesta I bought new in 2019. It was delivered to me with only 300 miles straight from the dealer. In the 3 years I had my Ford Fiesta, it had 1 oil change. I only put 4000 miles on it in 3 years. I traded it in because the warranty ran out and an extended warranty would have cost me $123 more a month on top of my car payment. It was cheaper to buy a new car with a slightly larger payment. My EcoSport has everything I want in a car. As far as I'm concerned, its a keeper! I love also how it shuts itself off at red lights to save on gasoline. Its so cool! Thank you again for that great information. I so appreciate you writing that information because I'm feeling so bad about all the bad reviews on it. I enjoy driving it and its so damn stylish! So pretty too! I'm so glad someone finally said they're good! I feel so much better about my purchase now. I know in my heart its good! Thank you and God bless!
@@TheBandit7613 oh and I love all the bells and reminders it has. I carry a heavy overnight bag and put it in the backseat. When I shut off the car, it started a bell reminder and showed a picture of the backseat on the screen to not forget what's back there! I was like "WHAT??!!!" I Iove the push button start and the app to start it up before you get in to warm it up first! Its such a cool car! Its also rated a 4 out of 5 for safety. I don't know why these videos keep saying its unsafe. Its got airbags in the damn shoulders of the seats! Also, the dealership purchase contract has it as a "Ford Truck" not an SUV. Its a truck on paper. I can't help myself to just stare at it when I get out of it. Its that special! Thanks again fir your recommendations! Will do!
A friend of mine had a Mini Countryman. He got T-boned at an intersection and the car hold up remarkably well. It was a pretty intense accident and he walked away with just some whiplash. Everyone who knew about it was impressed, at least for the safety of such a small car.
a girl i know had an older mini cooper she hydroplaned hit a tree and flipped three times from the photos you would think she was dead, she walked away unharmed whatsoever
Carol Heyen- That's really creepy. in January of this year my wife and I were in our Countryman travelling along the motorway when we were T Boned by a lorry and pushed 30 yards down the road into the central reservation. The car was a 'write off' but we both walked away unhurt but for minor complaints. This is testament to the safety of these cars.
My 2006 Lexus R330 and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser diesel still run fine on the bad roads of Central America where I live. The 1987 Nissan pick up has rust issues but is still capable of dumping the garbage once a week. Don’t waste your time and money on US brands or complicated over priced European stuff.
I have a 2022 EcoSport Titanium and I love it My only complaint is not a lot of power when I hit the highway. I work from home, so I don't drive it a lot. It was cheap to buy (I worked at Ford, so I got the A Plan discount) and I think it looks great. The interior looks good and the sound system sounds GREAT! It's the perfect little vehicle when you just drive around town in it. It is nice for road trips, too.
Yea its still trash and rated low as hell , I can see why lol , my mazda better than this and got more features for 1k more plus the Resale value on those ford's are awful 😂 I can drive 25k mileage in 1yr on a mazda and still have it retain close to 30k value from when I bought it , the ford not happening lol
Very factual! I have driven a lot of vehicles. From my experience I would stay with the higher end of Japanese SUVs. I would take a full coverage extended warranty for any new vehicle I would buy. These vehicles are very complicated and expensive to service.
'I would take the full coverage extended service contract (they are not warranties) for any new vehicle I should buy" is any car dealer F&I manager's dream customer.
I would, and have, bought a very good extended warranty for a luxury vehicle no longer covered by the manufacturer warranty. See Doug Demuro’s TH-cam on his Range Rover warranty.
I agree with the Range Rover. A coworker did a short lease on a brand new Rover SUV and the air conditioning gave out during the first year of the lease. My coworker was shocked and transferred his lease as soon as he had the chance.
I have a Trax, 2021, and I find it to be a great little SUV. In fact, it is the ONLY affordable (actually cheapest) vehicle that has most of what I wanted. I don't need high speed and high power. I was disappointed though that Chevy no longer sells the Cruz. These are two of the most inexpensive vehicles available for ordinary people and unless you want to pretend you are a professional driver or have something to prove, they are good cars and the most affordable for what you get. P.S. And neither has had an important recall.
I have owned the Chevy equinox and Chevy Traverse. I liked how they drive but I have endless problems with both. Especially simple things like getting a headlight changed which needs the entire front of the car taken off so it costs 160.00$ just for that. My equinox had a sensory problem in the breaks which was very dangerous and no matter how many times I got it fixed it randomly came back each time... the heat went out alot too. Just an extreme nightmare with both these suvs. But I'm glad you're experiencing much better luck with yours! Please reconsider the two I've mentioned if you ever find yourself with that option. Have a wonderful day!
he says their are cheaper or same price but better vehicles??? & I'm like where???? Trax is affordable... and I haven't seen anything cheaper he's either lying or biased !??
@@ninetales4863 He also said that the 2022 Equinox and Terrain come with the 3.6L V6 and... they absolutely do not, and from my research they have more tech goodies than the competition at a lower price. Take the video with a grain of salt, I guess.
@@Tika10210 Hi, what model years were your Equinox and Traverse? I know that the Equinox was significantly changed for the 2017 model year and later. They made it smaller, with 4 cylinder engines only, and it has supposedly been more reliable than the older Equinoxes from 2016 and earlier. I never owned an Equinox but I’ve rented a few of the new version since 2018 and they’ve been OK. Thanks
Yea chevy is still a piece of shit 😂 , funny that someone can pay all that money but still be missing features that makes life less stressful like adaptive cruise control for one lol go check out a mazda and see the difference , you're not replacing timing chains on a mazda or having electrical glitches or ac components failing constantly
I purchased a new Range Rover eleven years ago and love it. No major problems. Handles like no other vehicle I’ve owned. Going out to purchase a new one this year. Love these vehicles. Drive one and you will see. Great get up and go.
I owned a 2018 Buick encore for 3 years. It's the twin to the Trax. I found it to be a very reliable car. The engine was kinda flat until the turbo got revved up, but it also got great mpg. On a side note: we hit a large deer a couple weeks ago on the interstate and it was totalled. The silver lining was that we both walked away worth just minor injuries thanks to the safety features.
first, glad you are not hurt and survived the accident. having said that, what did you smoked in choosing to buy a buick SUV over dozens of great and reliable brands?
@@drewainge1059 what do you consider great and reliable. Every manufacturer has issues. Hyundai has oil problems. I have 2 friends that are mechanics for them and they tell all the issues and recommend not buying. The dealership makes a ton of money on warranties. Kia has its share of issues yet almost every car was and American car company on this list which really isn’t accurate 11:29
@@gold_ram_5.780 toyota and to a lesser extent honda. All american brand cars are garbage. As in ALL...All bravado and looks (manly looking tucks and high end look interior cars and suvs) , but quality and reliability is POS. The only reasons why Americans buy these craps are 1. Patriotism 2. Rednecks and rugged feeling , brute looking Ram trucks and 3. Cheap but nice looking interior and superficial... im a white american and last thing i would own are these garbage vehicles. I will always go with Japanese cars even if it's "boring". Then i would go Korean cars. If a gun is pointed at me not to juy asian cars, i would go for German cars... if that's not i choice i will just bike to work.
@@gold_ram_5.780 Japanese brands for one , will always be 10x more reliable than any American made product especially a Buick or chevy , 3 to 5 years is all you get in American made sometimes plus the Resale is just laughable, that's why a early 2000s toyota sells for more than an 2015 chevy 😂 But definitely Japan for the win , every since I switch to a mazda , life been less pain for electrical / ac problems lol
My son is driving a fiat 500x like nuts and so far 50k miles and it's fine with no major problems, all regular maintenance and very few and minor repairs
I have had a Fiat in Germany and have a 500X here in the USA never had a problem with either one. Just depends if you do service in time or if you do it yourself needs to be done correctly. Had a Buick brand new the gas tank rusted out wasn't even 6 mo old.
I was thinking to buy 2013 Nissan pathfinder it's already 207000 milling. I wonder is it good to buy for $8000 in 2021 because it 207k please reply my comment. I'm new driver and I don't have any idea about cars please help me to find a best car but not new I want to know about used car. Thank you.
Hmmm. I have a Ford Ecosport and overall I think it’s a pretty nice little car. I do agree it could have better options like lane keeping, adaptive CC, and blind spot monitoring would be nice. But I like the tailgate being a door, I get pretty good gas mileage with AWD, and it has more than enough pep if you step on it. That and it’s built on the Ford Fiesta chassis, so for a compact, it has quite a bit of room. My 6’ friend sits in the back with plenty of room. And it has a lot more headspace than a Fiesta. We will see about reliability. It’s cheaper and probably more reliable than a Countryman, much more comfortable and better pep than a Nissan Rogue and feels better built than a Jeep Compass. You mentioned any of its competitors would be better, but I honestly can’t think of many small SUVs that I’ve driven than feel better. To each their own I guess.
Agreed, we actually bought one in December. Ford had some great rebates and we were able to use the college grad discount, so we walked away with a 4WD right at 20K. Those rebates have changed with the high cost and lack of cars on available, but it is great. I actually like the tailgate, and these things aren't new at all. They have been around in other countrys in some form for around 20 years and still are, it is just the US who likes the 15mpg trucks. I like the honesty of the reviews, however the thing that most miss, including this review, is the price impact. We call can not all afford these cars any more, and very very soon electric will take over so the game will change dramatically. It will be an "S" curve change like the internet, it will start a bit slow, then take off. The EcoSport drives great, and the 4cyl. has plenty of power so not sure where that came from. Living in a very snowy climate it has been terrific this winter in deep snow and ice. THe 3cyl. I am not as big of fan of, however Europe has used those for a long time with great success. Id say buy what you like and can afford but take care of it as best you can. It will most likely be fine. Very few cars sold today are bad.
I have a 2013 ford escape , 2 litre turbo , it has been a fantastic car with good maintenance habits , 1 recall- door latch . Lots of Honda's and Toyotas have had far more recalls , gas pedal problems , etc .
I own a 3cyl ecosport for 3 years now, almost 70,000km on it and I've had no complains. It is by no means a performance SUV and is lacking a lot of gimmicky tech features that come standard on other vehicles, but the ride is comfortable, I get good mileage and the leather interior is nice.
I was fat and happy with my 2018 ecosport riiiiight up until the oil pump gave out and caused what the mechanic called a “catastrophic engine failure” now here we are. Had to spend 4 months in a rental which ran me 5k $ So fair warning the 3 cylinder is a crappy engine. And the transmission is slipping. I’d trade it for another suv if I could but there’s nothing close to a car near that price range these days
I had a Ford Ecosport which I drove for 6 years in Bali (62000 km)where some roads can be challenging the only problem I had was with the ABS that broke down otherwise no issues. It was a simple car that did the job for me.
My 2014 Fiat 500L has been the most dependable vehicle I've ever owned. The most I've ever paid for service is $50.00 for a light bulb change. I now have 120,000 miles on my Fiat.
I have a 2018 Equinox Premier Diesel and at 14,000 miles, it's DONE. In for repairs of it's 2nd catastrophic break-down after getting it back last year from a 4 month repair. Escaped 'Lemon Law' but the biggest issue not to over-look is 'Chevrolet NO longer has Loaners'. So, after 1 month in the shop, with no end in sight, I'm without transportation until, . . . maybe forever. Something to consider when buying a new car : (
I agree with the Ford Explorer review. I rented one last summer for a couple of weeks. Weird, slow/delayed gear shifting that left me blocking traffic. Odd console warnings that I needed to take a break after driving for 15 minutes. I turned off the lane-assist. It felt like it was going to spin out. Interesting experience.
I own a 2016 Fiat 500x and I have no idea what this guy is talking about. Yes, there were software issues when the warranty was intact but all were fixed and haven't had any issues since. It still looks and runs like new, is very fast and sporty, and haven't had ANY problems in years. It's paid for and fun to drive a d have no desire to trade.it in
My wife has a 2019 GMC Acadia with 40,000 miles and other than a shift into park issue at around 35k miles (repaired under warranty), has been an awesome vehicle, and really the wife and I together could not be happier with the Acadia All Terrain. Very comfortable to travel in, plenty of performance, completely satisfied with the power and the avg. 24/25 mpg from the 3.6, and I really wouldn't know what more a person would want from an SUV. Beautiful (buckskin/ebony) Leather (one of the nicer interiors avaible in any car), Decent sound/nav. system, BUT... One thing we don't like is the third seat!!! We have no use for a third seat and till this day, it is the only reason we wouldn't buy another Acadia. Totally in the way for our type of usage! Give us a flat floor to the second seats and allow them to lay completely flat too!!! Other than the seat issue, we have a fantastic vehicle and we purchased it with a 6yr./100k mile bumper to bumper warranty, so as of yet I would debunk your listing the Acadia as a bad choice. I am a guy who has probably owned over 80 vehicles and 80 motorcycles and swap anything I have qualms with but our Acadia isn't going anywhere for a while!
My husband had a 2018 Acadia All Terrain as a company and it was really nice and great to drive -- we loved it! Then I leased a 2018 base model 4-cylinder AWD Acadia and it felt like a cheap piece of junk. I was so glad to turn it in at the end of the lease. I think that the All Terrain and the Denali are very, very different from the regular, bare-bones Acadia -- not really the same vehicle.
Hmmmm, love my Ecosport, gets great gas mileage and the pickup is great! I had 2 Escapes before that and loved them. My Ecosport is just a smaller version of the Escape. It's also great in the snow, just like my escapes were.
@@sunrae7680 Hi, I currently have a 2017 Ford Escape SE I have had nothing but problems with the eco boost and now the engine needs to be replaced its currently on a waiting list of 590 it could be months before I see my car again Ford is horrible about this issue I tried taking it to the dealership they wouldn’t even touch my vehicle because of how busy they are with there worthless cars I would never buy a Ford again thank god I still had Warrantty on my car or I would’ve had a worthless piece of crap on my driveway that has been my experience.
Blah, blah, blah - 500X. Have you ever owned one ?? And all the complaints you state seem like rehashed and preconceived notions about Fiat in general (that many others blurt out regularly) My sister has had a 500X for 5 years and its been faultless. I helped her when we were cross-shopping other cars and the quality was generally miles ahead of comparable cars - it was sold her. I drive it occasionally and even though I loathe SUV with a passion I will admit it can be a blast. Wait, there is more - I have had an Abarth 500 for 10 years - since new and ......even though its highly modified its been faultless (and it driven hard). And ...... also have an Abarth 124 Spider for 4 years and while the drive train is solid the Mazda build quality leaves a lot to be desired
@@ontarioman6301 But yet judging by my Mazda made Abarth 124 (not just mine but in general) - these are known and comment issues with the Abarth 124 / MX-5 ND Paint - thin and soft (I have had a warranty re-spray) Windscreen - cracks and chips readily (mine has multiple chips) Sat Nav is a PoS Convertible hood rubs on roll hoops - replace hood The seats often have collapsed foam The "leather" seat prematurely wears out Boom, twinkle, twinkle - what's that ?? a ND gearbox exploding, again Recall on the Auto g'box When I was looking at the Abarth 124 the common refrain was "Italian Flair with Japanese quality" Sorry the quality is just not there. Don't get me wrong, I do not dislike Mazda, they make OK cars. Exceptional cars - hardly (MX-5 excepted)
i heard these assinine comments many years ago and i had a 124 spyder for 15 years and had no problems, i really believe these guys get paid to have bad review from the big 3 or 4 auto people . right now i have a fiat 500x and it has 125,000km and no problems i must say the dealership is the problem not the car because i have my own mechanic who just changes the oil so far.
Very good, straight to the point video! I wish you could do the same for the European market. Range Rover also gets the worst grade here, but Mitsubishi (thanks to the fairly large dealership network) is generally appreciated.
Great video but I disagree on the eco sport. Great car, transmission and engine. I also got it for 16k so I couldn’t really pass it up. The SE and higher trims are not worth it as you can just get a maverick. For what it is , the eco sport is great but do not overpay !! Thanks for making this
This is typically an American review. The Mitsubishi ASX is a fantastic reliable vehicle. We, in New Zealand, can testify of this. I own an Outlander with 296k km on and this is fact. I replaced one wheel bearing, tie rod ends, and a radiator. This car is 17 years old now. Looking to upgrade to a new one now.
I miss my 2012 Ford Explorer. It was an amazing vehicle. But after having 2 lemon Explorers - a 2020 & 2021 - I will never own another Explorer. My current loaner is the EcoSport. It's a joke. I had 3 adults with me and could barely make it up a small hill. Fred Flintstone would have been faster.
The 2022 Terrain and Equinox are NOT available with the 3.6L V6, and from my research those two options come loaded with some tech that the competition is lacking for the same money, and they still have intuitive and traditional buttons and infotainment. Been looking for a new CSUV for a few months now and aside from them being a bit underpowered I think they're solid contenders in the segment.
I'm in the UK and I've got to disagree with you on the Fiat 500x - I've had mine for 5 years from new and other than replacng the tyres nothing has gone wrong with it al all - no loose trim, no squeaks or rattles, all the electrics work the same as the day I got it. Its probably been one of the best cars I've owned in 40 years of driving.
surprised, Nissan Rogue is not on the list. Bought brand new and owned for 3 years. Within the 3 years, transmission was changed 3 time. Got rid of it before the warranty end but lost some money.
I have owned a 500 L Trekking since 2014. I get 40 miles per gallon highway and still looks new with no issues. Panoramic sunroof and beats stereo system adds to the enjoyment when driving this car....
I have a neighbor who has two Dodge Journey V6 allroad models who loves them! Personally, I think the interior is quite nice in both, leather and cloth inserts and well put together. I rented a 2018 Journey V6 for a week, not a problem, actually drove quite nice considering it had 58,000 car rental miles on the odometer. I know it had a six speed automatic, but it shifted smoothly and my gas mileage on Regular gas was better than my 2020 Ford Explorer which I have since traded for a new Grand Cherokee L.
Dodge Journeys are great cars.You have to own one to really appreciate the value,reliability and quality they offer.Easy to maintain and light on fuel...GREAT VALUE for money!
I have a 2017 Dodge Journey Sport (5 seater model, 4 banger). I bought it used with 3,000 miles for $13,321 out the door in August 2017. As a whole it has turned out just to be a adequate vehicle, but for its price I paid it has turned out to be a good deal. With over 56,000 miles no break downs so far. I do all the maintenance myself, but replacing the battery was a pain in the behind I had to remove the left front wheel and wheel panel. As a whole maintenance is quite easy, but some of the recommended intervals are too long. Replaced the tires at 52,000. I get about 26.5 MPG.
Ford Eco-sport TDCI is one of the best vehicles i have ever purchased, cheap, economical, reliable and really just a joy to own....could it be better, sure, but for what i paid and what i got, i am very happy with the vehicle, now with 190000km on the clock and not a single days problem so far!
Have had my 2015 Journey for 7 years and no problems at all. Got a great price too. Going strong. My goal is to keep it for another 8 years for a tiatalmof 15 years
From Asia 🇵🇭 American brands here in Asia have a excellent reputation for quality. FORD CHEVY JEEP are very popular & are considered reliable. American brands = quality to us
3:08 I agree, i do think that the Toyota Highlander, Subaru Ascent, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, and Honda Pilot all surpass the Explorer in reliability, Technology, engines, pricing, interior space, etc. And speaking, my Me maw owns a 2016 Escape and it has a Eco Boost engine, so far it has had no issues, but i still want to try to get her to reconsider something like a Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV, Subaru Forester, etc.
He is right the Chevy Trax is no good! We had one and we had problem after problem with the motor, We just had paid it off a few month's back and 2 month's later the motor died on it, My wife keep the regular maint on the car, oil changes, air filters, etc.. I will never buy another Chevy/GM product again after this!
Besides lousy products GM imports their Trak from South Korea after American taxpayers bailed them out on the pretext of saving UAW jobs. When South Korean cars were being exported to the US in large numbers the first American cars shipped over there were yanked out of a dealer showroom and beaten into junk by pipe, hammer, and baseball bat wielding auto workers. Spend your money wisely or dirt floors might be in your childrens' future.
I agree with you about the FORD. My FORD was three years old with 63,000 miles and my transmission went out. Of course, it was out of warranty. I was a loyal FORD owner for over 10 years and it didn't make any difference with my treatment at the dealership or through FORD customer service department. Stay away from FORD!!!
I've owned two Countryman's and love them. I would agree it was a little more expensive then I could have paid but I've gotten upgraded features. My 2018 is running great even though I've only racked up 50k miles on it so far.
I find that most car buffs are frustrated wanna be professional drivers who want the top of the line and anything other than that is below them. Ordinary people want inexpensive cars and don't care about all the bells and whistles. My Trax is fine, but I really wanted another Cruz but they stopped making them because SUV unfortunately seems to be the latest craze. My Cruz actually could hold more cargo than my Trax. I did a lot of research when looking for my latest car, and there is no way to stay in the low 20 thousand dollar range and get a decent vehicle OTHER than the Chevy vehicles. You don't get power and speed, but does anyone really need power and speed? Recalls are also just about unheard of.
This video confirms my perceptions of GM, Ford, Chrysler, FIAT, Jeep, and Land Rover as junk. I was surprised not to see BMW, VW, MB and Audi somewhere on this list, too.
@@doriangray2020 You're right from the standpoint that the maintenance and repair costs for German cars is outrageous. That's why I stick with the Lexus brand.
I love my turbo 21Ecosport. Power is decent 👌 all around. Gas mileage is ok but cheap to fill up. Front seat space is nice, I'm at 5"11. Backseat is a little tight. Rear cargo space is fine for a young family. Plus you can pick these up for alot cheaper than retail. This little truck as been awesome and has not let me down. Oh good ground clearance and very easy to park and get in and out of. All these small suvs are a good starter if you never owned a suv. Plus my Ford dealership offered a lifetime warranty.
I have a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport with the 2.4L engine. It's peppy, good on gas, and reliable. It's roomy up front and has good cargo space. I see quite a few of them on the road. By comparison, the Trax and Encore were cramped and underpowered. The Sportage and Tuscon were more expensive. I did a lot of research before I bought it, and no regrets so far.
I guess you can say I bought myself a double whammy here, I drive a 2015 Land Rover LR2, so for starters it's a Land Rover, so it is on the number one spot for high maintenance cost repairs and reliability concerns, and the second issue is that mine is fitted with a Ford 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cyl engine. I guess I should trade it in now while car values are higher than normal and get myself something else.
just sold a LR2 from 2015 and bought a RAV4 Hybrid 2021 - pick it up tomorrow. I will not miss the LR2, or what it just cost me in electrical repairs before trade in.
@@simonwilliams567 Oh wow, how many miles was on your LR2 that you had electrical issues? I don't seen to have any issues with mine, and I have a 2015 model as well.
I can't speak for new cars..But I have a 2000 Dodge Durango 4wd and a Hyundai 2004 Santa Fe 3.5l LX 4wd which have both been excellent and extremely reliable and are both still in Good condition, so that's a TESTAMENT to both vehicles 🤗 and to taking care of your vehicle and regular maintenance, love your vehicle and it will love you back 💗
I drive a 2015 Dodge Durango Citadel. With 110K now and I never experience any issues so far. It is still running great. I follow all maintenance schedules, keeping it clean are some of the key to enjoy the car for sometimes.
He’s now even explaining WHY some of these cars are bad. Let me just say I have had both a Chevy spark 2014 and Chevy Trax 2021. I can say they are both ver reliable cars if you are looking for something in budget and spacious. I love my Trax more than my spark. They are good on gas and mileage. Only complaint is that they do not have a passenger side arm rest, having the AC on in the summers makes the car shake and the car stutters when going to fast. But no major problems and I’m only one year and 3 months in. Honestly gets what you want and or what you can afford.
Good enough advice and clear info but you are definitely using the term 'crossover' wrong. I worked for Nissan who invented the term Crossover for the Qashqai and it's a cross between a euro size hatchback and an SUV. So something like an Explorer or the GM one are not crossovers, they are HUGE, they're just plain old SUVs. The Ecosport or the Fiat are good example of Crossovers. The Qashqai is the yard-stick, so it's easy: if it's bigger than a Qashqai then it's not a Crossover, it's an SUV.
We don't consider the Ecosport to be a SUV in Europe. It's a small Crossover for cityuse. Not a fan way to compare it to what's "normal" for a SUV in the USA. We've been driving the 2019 Ford Ecosport Trend Ultimate for a little over 2 years now and are very satisfied (we see it as a pumped up Ford Escort with more space and a very handy tail door for short people) For Europe the 1.0 liter 125 HP engine (an award winning engine) is great for The Netherlands. But I also realize it all depends on what you are used to or looking for in a car (we did own a Dodge Dakota 3.9 liter before and also and old Buick LeSabre 3.8 Ltr V6.
I have a 2017 Trax with only 27,000 miles that is a year out of warranty. The coolant and oil lines both leading to the turbo leaked and a $600 repair was needed. The engine had to be pulled. SMH
My 2021 hybrid Venza is a very comfortable ride, mpg around 42 in the city, and so far, no issues with repairs. It looks great, rides great, and has all the whistles and bells. 👍
The Outlander Sport is very reliable. Being its been made so long all the bugs have been worked out. Both I and my Mom had a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback with the 2.4 engine and CVT. Even though the warranty is industry leading (5 years/60K miles bumper to bumper and 100K powertrain) neither one of us had any warranty repairs done on them. Nothing but regular maintenance. Even now family members are still driving them and neither has needed any repairs. For two 12 year old cars to have nothing but normal maintenance amazing. So yeah, I disagree on your assessment that Mitsubishi reliability is "just OK". From our experience its stellar. Now is the Outlander Sport sophisticated and cutting edge? Absolutely not, but they're nearly bullet proof.
Good catch on the Mitsubishi long term powertrain warranty, and that applies to most, if not all of them. A manufacturer can offer a 25 year powertrain warranty, but if the set of circumstances required in order for them to honor it is so narrow as to virtually insure that they will never have to do so, what's the point?
@@dmitrylompa3146 Think of other options is my advice. If you can't afford painful repairs, stick to Toyota and Honda. Also, consider that getting a manual tranny makes your car even less desirable when it's time to get rid of it. Meaning, your total cost on depreciation makes the total spend on the car even more. I love stick shifta but too practical and my financially sound mind always thinks "think of your resale value"
My wife just told me that she wanted a Range Rover. I said that’s it’s so unreliable that I wouldn’t even consider buying one. Her response was if it’s so bad, then why are so many people buying them? And then I saw your video so I can say that it’s not just my opinion.
My Outlander worked well, until one morning it nearly caught fire while I was alone and on a bridge. it went from fine to overheating in less than 2 seconds. No kidding - instantly. Got off the bridge, pulled over, turned it off and just barely got out before I was scared it would explode. It didn't, but no mechanic could ever find out how or what happened, and worse it could not be fixed.
it is weird, Mitsubishi cars aren’t the type that get overheating and caught up fire that easily, if it was a Tesla got overheating than got fire it would be something ordinary.
@@crazeyjoe as someone who works in fleet maintenance for law enforcement, i can assure you they are not built better. same drivetrain as any other explorer
A week ago I would have said I loved mine too and then the engine in blew up at 35k miles after receiving meticulous maintenance. There is literally a class action lawsuit over their defective engines. Check your vin for an engine recall. Mine had it and I was never notified.
@@CarnorJast1138 I’m glad yours doesn’t have the problems mine did, I was really upset and would have kept it for as long as I could have. I was able to sell for quite a bit tho even without the engine. I was able to get out of my loan and into a nice new car so it is what it is.
@@jessicamckee3294 Not everyone has "good luck" when it comes to every car. I have a friend who swore by BMW's, and would buy nothing else, until he started having multiple EXPENSIVE issues with them. Same goes for Honda and Toyota. Some people get bullet proof models, others get lemons. So far, my Soul has given me nothing but pleasure for the 3+ years I've had her! I just hope she can go another 3 to 4 years without issues, if need be! Glad you were able to get out from under your Soul and get something else. Hopefully it will last you!
I have a 2011 KIA Sorento with 184,000+ miles on her.. Over the years I estimate I've only spent money on maintaining Beautiful's performance, and performance is what she does! I really believe that this car is blessed by GOD because I have never had any problems owning Beautiful! I must say that I not only keep up with the oil changes but I also change my engine transmission frequently! Every 40,000 miles.
It is weird the mini is here, I drive a 2018 Mini Countryman with over 150,000 miles (i drive a lot clearly) And I have never had an issues with it. The reliability is incredible for me, I did have a minor issue at around 120000 miles with the rear window switch but that is all.
I test drove an EcoSport today after watching this video. It is a lot roomier in the front than the back as far as head space goes. It doesn't have a hard time speeding up on the freeway and is over all pretty smooth. Not to mention that the "awkward swinging back door" is actually really cool. It allows you to put taller items in without the door getting in the way and it is adjustable. Also, when you put the back seats down they can indeed lay flat. I would say it isn't 100% quiet on the freeway, but it isn't as loud as people make it appear. Especially if it is being compared to my Toyota Yaris Hatchback which was noisy. If I were to compare it to all the subcompact SUVs that I looked at and tested it is by far my favorite. Truly a pretty remarkable car for what it is.
@@cormaro13 I personally don't like Mazdas. It is fine you don't like Fords, but don't be rude to me over it. Also, if I was going to go with anything else I would have gone with Subaru or Honda. They are considerably better. At any rate, nothing I said was a lie, and what you said had nothing to do with what I said since I never claimed my Ford to be the best of the best. Did you even bother to read my comment? Probably not.
@@Elethys I did and even this comment was a joke since mazda out ranks both subaru and honda , you're very bad at research I can tell you that lol subaru and honda have the trash cvt Trans , many reviews on how bad those are, many lol its sad I still can't even get heads up display or cooling seats in the honda til I spend more than what mazda offering for it and it won't look so basic and bland inside , sign me up for a mazda lol
No Nissan products on the list? They should own at least half the list with their horrible CVT Transmission. Not a lot research was done, I see. The Journey is very dated, but durable. The Renegade is probably the toughest vehicle on the list as long as you avoid the Fiat engine. They have a cult following. Again, you left out the Juke, the Kick, Rogue, Murano. All crap!
Excellent list - all very good/true points. It's nothing short of remarkable that Dodge held onto the Journey platform as long as they did. That chassis was in production for 12 years - a long time for something that was never considered all that good.
My dad has a 2017 Dodge Journey that is over 60,000 miles and has had no major problems. I find the ride to be just fine. Really comfortable and smooth. Not the smoothest though. A part of me wishes I had got one instead of my Tuscon that just died on me again and has already had a major costly fix at only 65,000 miles. Realibility is the most important thing to me so from my experience the Journey isn't the worst on this list.
00:44 - Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
02:01 - BMW Mini Countryman
03:00 - Ford Explorer
04:04 - Chrysler Jeep Renegade
04:48 - Chevrolet Trax
05:28 - GMC Acadia
06:52 - Ford EcoSport
07:48 - Fiat 500X
08:53 - Dodge Journey
10:06 - Land Rover Range Rover
I must say I have the fiat 500 lounge 2014...regular repairs....only thing that i replaced all the time were the headlights, turn signals etc...way more than other cars...but i also put on 227k miles....i only getting rid of it now because my wife up graded and I took her Niro for even better gas milage. You can get these Fiats for fairly cheap used, with low miles compared to most other things out there...i did mostly all highway driving but for those who are staying local..need a car but don't want to spend a lot..take advantage of the good used prices and good gas milage. Plus for a little SUV it holds a ton.
Thanks ☺️
Of and one other annoying thing, never listen to the radio with the car off in the acc mode even with a fully charged battery at least three times and one a couple days ago it does in a matter of minutes....it needs a jump start and then it is completely fine, So a few annoying things but if you need a used car, with low miles these car prices seem reasonable and knowing i got 227k miles out of it with still life left on it...id buy another one....
Thank you!
Thank you
I just bought a new 2021 Ford EcoSport. Its the exact one you show in this video. I traded in a 2018 Ford Fiesta with only 4400 mi. I don't drive much as you can tell.. Just town driving. I will do the same with this Ecosport. I truly love it. Its so stylish and has a 4 out of 5 safety rating! There's a 5 out of 5 for one of the safety features. Its great! Sound system, moon roof, heated steering wheel and seats, great ride! I LOVE my Ford EcoSport!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
The EcoSport has a real torque converter, and the 4WD version has the 2.0 Duratec, a very reliable and proven engine. Reliability and build quality are good. I bought it BECAUSE it will last a long time.
My Only complaint from my 2018 ecosport 4wd is i wish it got a couple mpg more.fuel mileage isnt too bad but wish it was better.Other than that the vehicle so far has been just outstanding.its so poised and nice to drive,always relaxed and quiet.I was driving my ecosport at 160 kmh for about 15,maybe 20 miles and it was like nothing,smoothest ride ive ever had.i would fully disagree with the reviewers take on the ecosport.i find mine to be an outstanding little vehicle.
Yea its still a piece of shit 😂, my mazda out values and performs that thing every day , plus better value , that ford doesn't hold shit on Resale value 😂
Thank you for your input. I currently lease a Ford EcoSport. It's about time to turn it in so this was helpful. I have no horse in this race as it is a lease but I would disagree with you. It is small, yes but it is very affordable, comfortable for the front seat and passenger. The tailgate is not awkward and opens for me once I release the handle. The gas mileage is not as good for a small crossover but OK. It has clearance in the snow which makes it better if you live where it snows. Good traction, sound system, and the tires are wearing very well and still good after three years. Dollar for dollar it is tough to beat as the price tag was low making our lease very low. Thanks just wanted to give some feedback on that model. I am glad you liked the TrailBlazer as it is on the short list. All the best!
The worst one I think is the Hyundai Santa fe they r lemons
I just bought one last week. A 2021 brand new off the lot. Diamond white. I absolutely LOVE IT!! Moonroof, heated seats / steering wheel. I love the side entrance tailgate too! Its my new baby! Love Love Love my EcoSport!!!!
@@Hard_Car_Life They are good, now, pay attention to this.
The engine will not last if you push oil change intervals. Don't listen to anyone if they tell you different. Change the oil at 3000 mi. One of my close friends is a tech at the Ford dealer and we were talking about them (I'm thinking about getting one) If you do the oil changes at 3000 mi, it will last for hundreds of thousand of miles.
One last thing. If it's the all wheel drive model, have the PTU fluid changed every 35,000 miles and ignore anyone who tells you differently.
I know this is the internet and you don't know me. I know what I'm talking about.
Do your first oil change at 1500 miles as the engine is breaking in, then every 3000 miles.
Have the PTU oil changed every 35,000 miles and you will be golden.
Write it down in your manual.
Best wishes from Chris in Las Vegas.
@@TheBandit7613 - Thank you Chris! I will do as you recommend. I really love my new EcoSport and it saddens me that video after video has it as one of the top worse cars to buy. I don't drive much and had a 2018 Ford Fiesta I bought new in 2019. It was delivered to me with only 300 miles straight from the dealer. In the 3 years I had my Ford Fiesta, it had 1 oil change. I only put 4000 miles on it in 3 years. I traded it in because the warranty ran out and an extended warranty would have cost me $123 more a month on top of my car payment. It was cheaper to buy a new car with a slightly larger payment. My EcoSport has everything I want in a car. As far as I'm concerned, its a keeper!
I love also how it shuts itself off at red lights to save on gasoline. Its so cool!
Thank you again for that great information. I so appreciate you writing that information because I'm feeling so bad about all the bad reviews on it. I enjoy driving it and its so damn stylish! So pretty too! I'm so glad someone finally said they're good! I feel so much better about my purchase now. I know in my heart its good! Thank you and God bless!
@@TheBandit7613 oh and I love all the bells and reminders it has. I carry a heavy overnight bag and put it in the backseat. When I shut off the car, it started a bell reminder and showed a picture of the backseat on the screen to not forget what's back there! I was like "WHAT??!!!" I Iove the push button start and the app to start it up before you get in to warm it up first! Its such a cool car! Its also rated a 4 out of 5 for safety. I don't know why these videos keep saying its unsafe. Its got airbags in the damn shoulders of the seats! Also, the dealership purchase contract has it as a "Ford Truck" not an SUV. Its a truck on paper. I can't help myself to just stare at it when I get out of it. Its that special! Thanks again fir your recommendations! Will do!
You are filled with a lot of hot air. So much of buying cars is desire. My Chevy Equinox has no problems, I love it
A friend of mine had a Mini Countryman. He got T-boned at an intersection and the car hold up remarkably well. It was a pretty intense accident and he walked away with just some whiplash. Everyone who knew about it was impressed, at least for the safety of such a small car.
a girl i know had an older mini cooper she hydroplaned hit a tree and flipped three times from the photos you would think she was dead, she walked away unharmed whatsoever
Carol Heyen- That's really creepy. in January of this year my wife and I were in our Countryman travelling along the motorway when we were T Boned by a lorry and pushed 30 yards down the road into the central reservation. The car was a 'write off' but we both walked away unhurt but for minor complaints. This is testament to the safety of these cars.
My 2006 Lexus R330 and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser diesel still run fine on the bad roads of Central America where I live. The 1987 Nissan pick up has rust issues but is still capable of dumping the garbage once a week. Don’t waste your time and money on US brands or complicated over priced European stuff.
100% agree with this list. Had the Mini Cooper Countryman on my shortlist back in 2015. So glad I didn’t fall for the hip styling.
I have a 2022 EcoSport Titanium and I love it My only complaint is not a lot of power when I hit the highway. I work from home, so I don't drive it a lot. It was cheap to buy (I worked at Ford, so I got the A Plan discount) and I think it looks great. The interior looks good and the sound system sounds GREAT! It's the perfect little vehicle when you just drive around town in it. It is nice for road trips, too.
Yea its still trash and rated low as hell , I can see why lol , my mazda better than this and got more features for 1k more plus the Resale value on those ford's are awful 😂 I can drive 25k mileage in 1yr on a mazda and still have it retain close to 30k value from when I bought it , the ford not happening lol
Very factual! I have driven a lot of vehicles. From my experience I would stay with the higher end of Japanese SUVs. I would take a full coverage extended warranty for any new vehicle I would buy. These vehicles are very complicated and expensive to service.
'I would take the full coverage extended service contract (they are not warranties) for any new vehicle I should buy" is any car dealer F&I manager's dream customer.
I would, and have, bought a very good extended warranty for a luxury vehicle no longer covered by the manufacturer warranty. See Doug Demuro’s TH-cam on his Range Rover warranty.
I agree with the Range Rover. A coworker did a short lease on a brand new Rover SUV and the air conditioning gave out during the first year of the lease. My coworker was shocked and transferred his lease as soon as he had the chance.
I have a 2020 Toyota RAV4 and LOVE it! I have never felt as safe as I do in my car. It’s awesome!
Mercy better than RAV4
The rav4 is my dream car 🙌.
A lot of storm chasers use Rav4
Buy American
I have a Trax, 2021, and I find it to be a great little SUV. In fact, it is the ONLY affordable (actually cheapest) vehicle that has most of what I wanted. I don't need high speed and high power. I was disappointed though that Chevy no longer sells the Cruz. These are two of the most inexpensive vehicles available for ordinary people and unless you want to pretend you are a professional driver or have something to prove, they are good cars and the most affordable for what you get.
P.S. And neither has had an important recall.
I have owned the Chevy equinox and Chevy Traverse. I liked how they drive but I have endless problems with both. Especially simple things like getting a headlight changed which needs the entire front of the car taken off so it costs 160.00$ just for that. My equinox had a sensory problem in the breaks which was very dangerous and no matter how many times I got it fixed it randomly came back each time... the heat went out alot too. Just an extreme nightmare with both these suvs. But I'm glad you're experiencing much better luck with yours! Please reconsider the two I've mentioned if you ever find yourself with that option. Have a wonderful day!
he says their are cheaper or same price but better vehicles??? & I'm like where???? Trax is affordable... and I haven't seen anything cheaper he's either lying or biased !??
@@ninetales4863 He also said that the 2022 Equinox and Terrain come with the 3.6L V6 and... they absolutely do not, and from my research they have more tech goodies than the competition at a lower price. Take the video with a grain of salt, I guess.
@@Tika10210 Hi, what model years were your Equinox and Traverse? I know that the Equinox was significantly changed for the 2017 model year and later. They made it smaller, with 4 cylinder engines only, and it has supposedly been more reliable than the older Equinoxes from 2016 and earlier. I never owned an Equinox but I’ve rented a few of the new version since 2018 and they’ve been OK. Thanks
Yea chevy is still a piece of shit 😂 , funny that someone can pay all that money but still be missing features that makes life less stressful like adaptive cruise control for one lol go check out a mazda and see the difference , you're not replacing timing chains on a mazda or having electrical glitches or ac components failing constantly
My 22 yr old Land Rover Discovery 2 , built in Oct 1999, still runs and gets me down the road.
The design and build quality of the LR was much better in 1999 than it is today.
Old Land Rovers in general are pretty much better
THANKS FOR THE REVIEW, I AM SHOPPING FOR A SMALL SUV . I LOVE YOUR REVIEW GREAT WORKS .
I drive a 2016 Ford Explorer, no problems at all and 158000 miles of fun driving
I purchased a new Range Rover eleven years ago and love it. No major problems. Handles like no other vehicle I’ve owned. Going out to purchase a new one this year. Love these vehicles. Drive one and you will see. Great get up and go.
I bought a new Fiat 500X at the end of 2018, and I am very satisfied with the car.
Comfortable, silent, economical and safe on the road
Yes, I cannot agree with what he said about Fiat- Its more of a perception than reality.
U r a very luck man
I owned a 2018 Buick encore for 3 years. It's the twin to the Trax.
I found it to be a very reliable car. The engine was kinda flat until the turbo got revved up, but it also got great mpg.
On a side note: we hit a large deer a couple weeks ago on the interstate and it was totalled. The silver lining was that we both walked away worth just minor injuries thanks to the safety features.
Thanks Buick dealership for the non paid advertisement.
first, glad you are not hurt and survived the accident. having said that, what did you smoked in choosing to buy a buick SUV over dozens of great and reliable brands?
@@drewainge1059 what do you consider great and reliable. Every manufacturer has issues. Hyundai has oil problems. I have 2 friends that are mechanics for them and they tell all the issues and recommend not buying. The dealership makes a ton of money on warranties. Kia has its share of issues yet almost every car was and American car company on this list which really isn’t accurate 11:29
@@gold_ram_5.780 toyota and to a lesser extent honda. All american brand cars are garbage. As in ALL...All bravado and looks (manly looking tucks and high end look interior cars and suvs) , but quality and reliability is POS. The only reasons why Americans buy these craps are 1. Patriotism 2. Rednecks and rugged feeling , brute looking Ram trucks and 3. Cheap but nice looking interior and superficial... im a white american and last thing i would own are these garbage vehicles. I will always go with Japanese cars even if it's "boring". Then i would go Korean cars. If a gun is pointed at me not to juy asian cars, i would go for German cars... if that's not i choice i will just bike to work.
@@gold_ram_5.780 Japanese brands for one , will always be 10x more reliable than any American made product especially a Buick or chevy , 3 to 5 years is all you get in American made sometimes plus the Resale is just laughable, that's why a early 2000s toyota sells for more than an 2015 chevy 😂
But definitely Japan for the win , every since I switch to a mazda , life been less pain for electrical / ac problems lol
My son is driving a fiat 500x like nuts and so far 50k miles and it's fine with no major problems, all regular maintenance and very few and minor repairs
Fix it again Tony
50 k miles
......?????
That's nothing !
@@bob-pr8ye nothing true but unreliable cars can start from very early on even from non mechanical issues .
I have had a Fiat in Germany and have a 500X here in the USA never had a problem with either one. Just depends if you do service in time or if you do it yourself needs to be done correctly. Had a Buick brand new the gas tank rusted out wasn't even 6 mo old.
I was thinking to buy 2013 Nissan pathfinder it's already 207000 milling. I wonder is it good to buy for $8000 in 2021 because it 207k please reply my comment. I'm new driver and I don't have any idea about cars please help me to find a best car but not new I want to know about used car. Thank you.
Hmmm. I have a Ford Ecosport and overall I think it’s a pretty nice little car. I do agree it could have better options like lane keeping, adaptive CC, and blind spot monitoring would be nice. But I like the tailgate being a door, I get pretty good gas mileage with AWD, and it has more than enough pep if you step on it. That and it’s built on the Ford Fiesta chassis, so for a compact, it has quite a bit of room. My 6’ friend sits in the back with plenty of room. And it has a lot more headspace than a Fiesta.
We will see about reliability.
It’s cheaper and probably more reliable than a Countryman, much more comfortable and better pep than a Nissan Rogue and feels better built than a Jeep Compass. You mentioned any of its competitors would be better, but I honestly can’t think of many small SUVs that I’ve driven than feel better.
To each their own I guess.
Agreed, we actually bought one in December. Ford had some great rebates and we were able to use the college grad discount, so we walked away with a 4WD right at 20K. Those rebates have changed with the high cost and lack of cars on available, but it is great. I actually like the tailgate, and these things aren't new at all. They have been around in other countrys in some form for around 20 years and still are, it is just the US who likes the 15mpg trucks. I like the honesty of the reviews, however the thing that most miss, including this review, is the price impact. We call can not all afford these cars any more, and very very soon electric will take over so the game will change dramatically. It will be an "S" curve change like the internet, it will start a bit slow, then take off. The EcoSport drives great, and the 4cyl. has plenty of power so not sure where that came from. Living in a very snowy climate it has been terrific this winter in deep snow and ice. THe 3cyl. I am not as big of fan of, however Europe has used those for a long time with great success. Id say buy what you like and can afford but take care of it as best you can. It will most likely be fine. Very few cars sold today are bad.
I have a 2013 ford escape , 2 litre turbo , it has been a fantastic car with good maintenance habits , 1 recall- door latch . Lots of Honda's and Toyotas have had far more recalls , gas pedal problems , etc .
I own a 3cyl ecosport for 3 years now, almost 70,000km on it and I've had no complains. It is by no means a performance SUV and is lacking a lot of gimmicky tech features that come standard on other vehicles, but the ride is comfortable, I get good mileage and the leather interior is nice.
I was fat and happy with my 2018 ecosport riiiiight up until the oil pump gave out and caused what the mechanic called a “catastrophic engine failure” now here we are. Had to spend 4 months in a rental which ran me 5k $ So fair warning the 3 cylinder is a crappy engine. And the transmission is slipping. I’d trade it for another suv if I could but there’s nothing close to a car near that price range these days
I had a Ford Ecosport which I drove for 6 years in Bali (62000 km)where some roads can be challenging the only problem I had was with the ABS that broke down otherwise no issues. It was a simple car that did the job for me.
Thank you so much for all the work and investigation you provide us
Thank you for a video like this! Not all reviewers dare to post such videos. Great!
My 2014 Fiat 500L has been the most dependable vehicle I've ever owned. The most I've ever paid for service is $50.00 for a light bulb change. I now have 120,000 miles on my Fiat.
I love my Fiat too
I own a 2014 Fiat 500L too, and love it although both visors have broken off! 😑
I agree. No issues with my 2014 500L either. It was the first year they made the 500L. Must have been a good year 😉
Your comment quality issues number 7 jeep and Fiat 3 .... what "issues".... you talk... but say nothing.
They have horrible automatic transmission so I'm sure yours is manual
3 years old and no issues. Great in snow. Have the 2 litre 4 wheel drive. Seats are comphy. Great little vehicle. 2018 ecosport se.
I have a 2018 Equinox Premier Diesel and at 14,000 miles, it's DONE. In for repairs of it's 2nd catastrophic break-down after getting it back last year from a 4 month repair. Escaped 'Lemon Law' but the biggest issue not to over-look is 'Chevrolet NO longer has Loaners'. So, after 1 month in the shop, with no end in sight, I'm without transportation until, . . . maybe forever. Something to consider when buying a new car : (
I’ve heard of nothing but problems from the equinox and the Acadia. Traverse too. I don’t trust GM anymore
Why did you buy it?
@@Mabeylater293 Are you FN kidding me?
@@PragmaticP huh?
@@PragmaticP i think he was asking because they were already notorious for being unreliable by 2018
Just sold our 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. Had 140k problem free miles. The most reliable vehicle I’ve owned.
I agree with the Ford Explorer review. I rented one last summer for a couple of weeks. Weird, slow/delayed gear shifting that left me blocking traffic. Odd console warnings that I needed to take a break after driving for 15 minutes. I turned off the lane-assist. It felt like it was going to spin out. Interesting experience.
Renting one is totally different then owning one.
I own a 2016 Fiat 500x and I have no idea what this guy is talking about. Yes, there were software issues when the warranty was intact but all were fixed and haven't had any issues since. It still looks and runs like new, is very fast and sporty, and haven't had ANY problems in years. It's paid for and fun to drive a d have no desire to trade.it in
My wife has a 2019 GMC Acadia with 40,000 miles and other than a shift into park issue at around 35k miles (repaired under warranty), has been an awesome vehicle, and really the wife and I together could not be happier with the Acadia All Terrain. Very comfortable to travel in, plenty of performance, completely satisfied with the power and the avg. 24/25 mpg from the 3.6, and I really wouldn't know what more a person would want from an SUV. Beautiful (buckskin/ebony) Leather (one of the nicer interiors avaible in any car), Decent sound/nav. system, BUT... One thing we don't like is the third seat!!! We have no use for a third seat and till this day, it is the only reason we wouldn't buy another Acadia. Totally in the way for our type of usage! Give us a flat floor to the second seats and allow them to lay completely flat too!!! Other than the seat issue, we have a fantastic vehicle and we purchased it with a 6yr./100k mile bumper to bumper warranty, so as of yet I would debunk your listing the Acadia as a bad choice. I am a guy who has probably owned over 80 vehicles and 80 motorcycles and swap anything I have qualms with but our Acadia isn't going anywhere for a while!
My husband had a 2018 Acadia All Terrain as a company and it was really nice and great to drive -- we loved it! Then I leased a 2018 base model 4-cylinder AWD Acadia and it felt like a cheap piece of junk. I was so glad to turn it in at the end of the lease. I think that the All Terrain and the Denali are very, very different from the regular, bare-bones Acadia -- not really the same vehicle.
Bro, you are a savage and just earned a long time subscriber. You tell zero lies.
Hmmmm, love my Ecosport, gets great gas mileage and the pickup is great! I had 2 Escapes before that and loved them. My Ecosport is just a smaller version of the Escape. It's also great in the snow, just like my escapes were.
Thanks. I have interest in the Ford Escape.😀
@@sunrae7680 Hi, I currently have a 2017 Ford Escape SE I have had nothing but problems with the eco boost and now the engine needs to be replaced its currently on a waiting list of 590 it could be months before I see my car again Ford is horrible about this issue I tried taking it to the dealership they wouldn’t even touch my vehicle because of how busy they are with there worthless cars I would never buy a Ford again thank god I still had Warrantty on my car or I would’ve had a worthless piece of crap on my driveway that has been my experience.
Love my eco sport as well but looking into something bigger
I’m a mechanic at ford. I hate the eco shits. Engineered by crackheads. It literally has a motorcycle engine.
Blah, blah, blah - 500X. Have you ever owned one ?? And all the complaints you state seem like rehashed and preconceived notions about Fiat in general (that many others blurt out regularly)
My sister has had a 500X for 5 years and its been faultless. I helped her when we were cross-shopping other cars and the quality was generally miles ahead of comparable cars - it was sold her. I drive it occasionally and even though I loathe SUV with a passion I will admit it can be a blast.
Wait, there is more - I have had an Abarth 500 for 10 years - since new and ......even though its highly modified its been faultless (and it driven hard). And ...... also have an Abarth 124 Spider for 4 years and while the drive train is solid the Mazda build quality leaves a lot to be desired
You’re disrespectful and have no sense
Mazda is more reliable than fiat. Agree with the video
@@ontarioman6301 But yet judging by my Mazda made Abarth 124 (not just mine but in general) - these are known and comment issues with the Abarth 124 / MX-5 ND
Paint - thin and soft (I have had a warranty re-spray)
Windscreen - cracks and chips readily (mine has multiple chips)
Sat Nav is a PoS
Convertible hood rubs on roll hoops - replace hood
The seats often have collapsed foam
The "leather" seat prematurely wears out
Boom, twinkle, twinkle - what's that ?? a ND gearbox exploding, again
Recall on the Auto g'box
When I was looking at the Abarth 124 the common refrain was "Italian Flair with Japanese quality" Sorry the quality is just not there.
Don't get me wrong, I do not dislike Mazda, they make OK cars. Exceptional cars - hardly (MX-5 excepted)
i heard these assinine comments many years ago and i had a 124 spyder for 15 years and had no problems, i really believe these guys get paid to have bad review from the big 3 or 4 auto people . right now i have a fiat 500x and it has 125,000km and no problems i must say the dealership is the problem not the car because i have my own mechanic who just changes the oil so far.
@@ontarioman6301 i bet you never own a fiat but i owned a mazda 3 for 6 months and sold it. the mazda had engine problem .
Very good, straight to the point video! I wish you could do the same for the European market. Range Rover also gets the worst grade here, but Mitsubishi (thanks to the fairly large dealership network) is generally appreciated.
I love my range rover! Not a bit of trouble!!!!
I think that the rovers would do better if they had a duramax engine in them . That actually would be lovely
His list is goofy
@@cg741graf5 why?)
Great video but I disagree on the eco sport. Great car, transmission and engine. I also got it for 16k so I couldn’t really pass it up. The SE and higher trims are not worth it as you can just get a maverick. For what it is , the eco sport is great but do not overpay !! Thanks for making this
This is typically an American review. The Mitsubishi ASX is a fantastic reliable vehicle. We, in New Zealand, can testify of this. I own an Outlander with 296k km on and this is fact. I replaced one wheel bearing, tie rod ends, and a radiator. This car is 17 years old now. Looking to upgrade to a new one now.
Just bought my EcoSport last weekend. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!
I miss my 2012 Ford Explorer. It was an amazing vehicle. But after having 2 lemon Explorers - a 2020 & 2021 - I will never own another Explorer. My current loaner is the EcoSport. It's a joke. I had 3 adults with me and could barely make it up a small hill. Fred Flintstone would have been faster.
Maybe it's time to get away from Fords
You're clearly a masochist. Try an Alf Stelvio or Jaguar SUV. Right up your alley.
Should have picked up the 2021 ranger. That’s what I did and it’s a nice little truck.
Why not just give in and get a Toyota , Honda or Mazda?
I feel sheepish to say I was considering a Ford Explorer. I'm so glad I've been warned. Thanks.
The 2022 Terrain and Equinox are NOT available with the 3.6L V6, and from my research those two options come loaded with some tech that the competition is lacking for the same money, and they still have intuitive and traditional buttons and infotainment. Been looking for a new CSUV for a few months now and aside from them being a bit underpowered I think they're solid contenders in the segment.
I'm in the UK and I've got to disagree with you on the Fiat 500x - I've had mine for 5 years from new and other than replacng the tyres nothing has gone wrong with it al all - no loose trim, no squeaks or rattles, all the electrics work the same as the day I got it. Its probably been one of the best cars I've owned in 40 years of driving.
True, even I find it better than many VWs.
I agree.
Love my fiat 500x. Bought it in 2017. It’s a 2016. 125 000 km. Going strong and no issues, just regular upkeep. Bonus is it’s cute
surprised, Nissan Rogue is not on the list. Bought brand new and owned for 3 years. Within the 3 years, transmission was changed 3 time. Got rid of it before the warranty end but lost some money.
Great video. Please do a video on the top 10 best trucks and top 10 worst trucks.
Great suggestion! It's in the pipeline
I have owned a 500 L Trekking since 2014. I get 40 miles per gallon highway and still looks new with no issues. Panoramic sunroof and beats stereo system adds to the enjoyment when driving this car....
I have a neighbor who has two Dodge Journey V6 allroad models who loves them! Personally, I think the interior is quite nice in both, leather and cloth inserts and well put together. I rented a 2018 Journey V6 for a week, not a problem, actually drove quite nice considering it had 58,000 car rental miles on the odometer. I know it had a six speed automatic, but it shifted smoothly and my gas mileage on Regular gas was better than my 2020 Ford Explorer which I have since traded for a new Grand Cherokee L.
Dodge Journey old as hell🥱
Dodge Journeys are great cars.You have to own one to really appreciate the value,reliability and quality they offer.Easy to maintain and light on fuel...GREAT VALUE for money!
I have a 2017 Dodge Journey Sport (5 seater model, 4 banger). I bought it used with 3,000 miles for $13,321 out the door in August 2017. As a whole it has turned out just to be a adequate vehicle, but for its price I paid it has turned out to be a good deal. With over 56,000 miles no break downs so far. I do all the maintenance myself, but replacing the battery was a pain in the behind I had to remove the left front wheel and wheel panel. As a whole maintenance is quite easy, but some of the recommended intervals are too long. Replaced the tires at 52,000. I get about 26.5 MPG.
Ford Eco-sport TDCI is one of the best vehicles i have ever purchased, cheap, economical, reliable and really just a joy to own....could it be better, sure, but for what i paid and what i got, i am very happy with the vehicle, now with 190000km on the clock and not a single days problem so far!
In my 50 years of life, I can back this content Creator up. His list is spot on! Gladly following him and his advice!!
I like your honesty. Unfortunately, I purchased one of those horrible cars !
Have had my 2015 Journey for 7 years and no problems at all. Got a great price too. Going strong. My goal is to keep it for another 8 years for a tiatalmof 15 years
From Asia 🇵🇭 American brands here in Asia have a excellent reputation for quality. FORD CHEVY JEEP are very popular & are considered reliable. American brands = quality to us
You are very informative and easy on the ears. Thank you for your input and educating us buyers.
3:08 I agree, i do think that the Toyota Highlander, Subaru Ascent, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, and Honda Pilot all surpass the Explorer in reliability, Technology, engines, pricing, interior space, etc. And speaking, my Me maw owns a 2016 Escape and it has a Eco Boost engine, so far it has had no issues, but i still want to try to get her to reconsider something like a Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV, Subaru Forester, etc.
I love my Kia Sportage..
My GF has a 2012 Honda Pilot, plain as heck, but runs great and has never let her down. Drives a true SUV, which means get out of her way.
I’m so glad I found this video. I’m grateful that you research this for us.
He is right the Chevy Trax is no good! We had one and we had problem after problem with the motor, We just had paid it off a few month's back and 2 month's later the motor died on it, My wife keep the regular maint on the car, oil changes, air filters, etc.. I will never buy another Chevy/GM product again after this!
Besides lousy products GM imports their Trak from South Korea after American taxpayers bailed them out on the pretext of saving UAW jobs. When South Korean cars were being exported to the US in large numbers the first American cars shipped over there were yanked out of a dealer showroom and beaten into junk by pipe, hammer, and baseball bat wielding auto workers. Spend your money wisely or dirt floors might be in your childrens' future.
Excellent. Now I know which suv to be avoided. Thanks. KUDOS.!
I agree with you about the FORD. My FORD was three years old with 63,000 miles and my transmission went out. Of course, it was out of warranty. I was a loyal FORD owner for over 10 years and it didn't make any difference with my treatment at the dealership or through FORD customer service department. Stay away from FORD!!!
Older Fords are great!
Nearly all new cars are shiit these days!
Fix Or Repair Daily is an apt description of FORD. I know, I had the misfortune of owing three. But, never again.
Screw lane departure assist. If you're not smart enough to stay in your lane you shouldn't have a license.
I've owned two Countryman's and love them. I would agree it was a little more expensive then I could have paid but I've gotten upgraded features. My 2018 is running great even though I've only racked up 50k miles on it so far.
Family on second trax with no issues..You sit high up and offers good view of the road.
I find that most car buffs are frustrated wanna be professional drivers who want the top of the line and anything other than that is below them. Ordinary people want inexpensive cars and don't care about all the bells and whistles. My Trax is fine, but I really wanted another Cruz but they stopped making them because SUV unfortunately seems to be the latest craze. My Cruz actually could hold more cargo than my Trax. I did a lot of research when looking for my latest car, and there is no way to stay in the low 20 thousand dollar range and get a decent vehicle OTHER than the Chevy vehicles. You don't get power and speed, but does anyone really need power and speed? Recalls are also just about unheard of.
I gave up on GM after a number of bad experiences. I’ll never own another one.
Sir; Thank You so much for the 'transparency' Now, I know what to avoid!!!!
This video confirms my perceptions of GM, Ford, Chrysler, FIAT, Jeep, and Land Rover as junk. I was surprised not to see BMW, VW, MB and Audi somewhere on this list, too.
Perhaps the reason why is the fact that most of his viewers, like yourself, cannot afford those brands and thus it wasn’t necessary to include them.
@@doriangray2020 lool rude
@@doriangray2020 You're right from the standpoint that the maintenance and repair costs for German cars is outrageous. That's why I stick with the Lexus brand.
My 2010 Ford Edge has been great. 135,000 miles now.
I love my turbo 21Ecosport. Power is decent 👌 all around. Gas mileage is ok but cheap to fill up. Front seat space is nice, I'm at 5"11. Backseat is a little tight. Rear cargo space is fine for a young family. Plus you can pick these up for alot cheaper than retail. This little truck as been awesome and has not let me down. Oh good ground clearance and very easy to park and get in and out of. All these small suvs are a good starter if you never owned a suv. Plus my Ford dealership offered a lifetime warranty.
I have a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport with the 2.4L engine. It's peppy, good on gas, and reliable. It's roomy up front and has good cargo space. I see quite a few of them on the road. By comparison, the Trax and Encore were cramped and underpowered. The Sportage and Tuscon were more expensive. I did a lot of research before I bought it, and no regrets so far.
Assuming it's an automatic, then you also have the pleasure of owning a car fitted with one of Nissan's garbage Jatco CVT transmissions.
2017 you can not talk about it is reliable, if you drive a 2007 model the you can.
Sorry Leslie, I travel a lot and I've seen way to many Mitsu's on the side of the road with their hoods up.
I love my mitsubishi outlander sport also!
Ecosport is awesome. I have been owning one for the past 5 yrs. I just love it.😍😍😍👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹🌹
Very underrated Ford Ecosport
I have a Buick Encore and I was pleased to see it not on your list. I really like it, too.
The BMW X5 (or any BMW) with the 4.4L V8. That engine is known to have serious reliability problems.
and seriously on the pricey side for those issues
I love my 2018 & 2020 Ford EcoSport SE😊
I guess you can say I bought myself a double whammy here, I drive a 2015 Land Rover LR2, so for starters it's a Land Rover, so it is on the number one spot for high maintenance cost repairs and reliability concerns, and the second issue is that mine is fitted with a Ford 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cyl engine. I guess I should trade it in now while car values are higher than normal and get myself something else.
just sold a LR2 from 2015 and bought a RAV4 Hybrid 2021 - pick it up tomorrow. I will not miss the LR2, or what it just cost me in electrical repairs before trade in.
@@simonwilliams567 Oh wow, how many miles was on your LR2 that you had electrical issues? I don't seen to have any issues with mine, and I have a 2015 model as well.
@@carbuff81 63000
Thank you for this line up!
I can't speak for new cars..But I have a 2000 Dodge Durango 4wd and a Hyundai 2004 Santa Fe 3.5l LX 4wd which have both been excellent and extremely reliable and are both still in Good condition, so that's a TESTAMENT to both vehicles 🤗 and to taking care of your vehicle and regular maintenance, love your vehicle and it will love you back 💗
I drive a 2015 Dodge Durango Citadel. With 110K now and I never experience any issues so far. It is still running great. I follow all maintenance schedules, keeping it clean are some of the key to enjoy the car for sometimes.
He’s now even explaining WHY some of these cars are bad. Let me just say I have had both a Chevy spark 2014 and Chevy Trax 2021. I can say they are both ver reliable cars if you are looking for something in budget and spacious. I love my Trax more than my spark. They are good on gas and mileage. Only complaint is that they do not have a passenger side arm rest, having the AC on in the summers makes the car shake and the car stutters when going to fast. But no major problems and I’m only one year and 3 months in. Honestly gets what you want and or what you can afford.
Good enough advice and clear info but you are definitely using the term 'crossover' wrong. I worked for Nissan who invented the term Crossover for the Qashqai and it's a cross between a euro size hatchback and an SUV. So something like an Explorer or the GM one are not crossovers, they are HUGE, they're just plain old SUVs. The Ecosport or the Fiat are good example of Crossovers. The Qashqai is the yard-stick, so it's easy: if it's bigger than a Qashqai then it's not a Crossover, it's an SUV.
A crossover is anything built out of a car, lol
Nissan didn't invent the word Crossover.
@@christopherduncan5276 Who did?
@@653j521 I think it's Iverson who invented it..
@@weldottv6973
Yesss !! 🏀🏀🏀
We don't consider the Ecosport to be a SUV in Europe. It's a small Crossover for cityuse. Not a fan way to compare it to what's "normal" for a SUV in the USA. We've been driving the 2019 Ford Ecosport Trend Ultimate for a little over 2 years now and are very satisfied (we see it as a pumped up Ford Escort with more space and a very handy tail door for short people) For Europe the 1.0 liter 125 HP engine (an award winning engine) is great for The Netherlands. But I also realize it all depends on what you are used to or looking for in a car (we did own a Dodge Dakota 3.9 liter before and also and old Buick LeSabre 3.8 Ltr V6.
All facts on the Trax. The most questionable purchase I made. It's just not built well.
I have a 2017 Trax with only 27,000 miles that is a year out of warranty. The coolant and oil lines both leading to the turbo leaked and a $600 repair was needed. The engine had to be pulled. SMH
Totally agree with your list, especially with the Mini Countryman... when people confuse a Mini with a minivan...
I've been in auto industry for over 30 years and I couldn't agree less with you.
That is some pretty value-added, detailed input there.
ALFA Ali Why? Come on, don't be shy.
My 2021 hybrid Venza is a very comfortable ride, mpg around 42 in the city, and so far, no issues with repairs. It looks great, rides great, and has all the whistles and bells. 👍
The Outlander Sport is very reliable. Being its been made so long all the bugs have been worked out. Both I and my Mom had a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback with the 2.4 engine and CVT. Even though the warranty is industry leading (5 years/60K miles bumper to bumper and 100K powertrain) neither one of us had any warranty repairs done on them. Nothing but regular maintenance. Even now family members are still driving them and neither has needed any repairs. For two 12 year old cars to have nothing but normal maintenance amazing. So yeah, I disagree on your assessment that Mitsubishi reliability is "just OK". From our experience its stellar. Now is the Outlander Sport sophisticated and cutting edge? Absolutely not, but they're nearly bullet proof.
I agree ☝🏻 my 2012 outlander has been the most reliable vehicle I’ve owned.
I have a Fiat 500C and love it. I have a Range Rover and Hate it.
I’ve had pretty bad experiences with Chevy, but I actually really liked the Trax the few times I drove it. Decent sized, rode smooth and comfortable.
I do agree with, and also had same experiences and still love my 2016 Chevy Trax
I just bought one on Saturday, loving my new 2022 Trax, just what I was looking for :)
So funny that right after you talked about Mitsubishi, a mid-video advertisement for Mitsubishi pops up!
Good catch on the Mitsubishi long term powertrain warranty, and that applies to most, if not all of them. A manufacturer can offer a 25 year powertrain warranty, but if the set of circumstances required in order for them to honor it is so narrow as to virtually insure that they will never have to do so, what's the point?
Exactly. Most buyers don't realize this is usually the case. The warranty does more for marketing than offer real value
....they just say 'abuse' and void your warranty
extended powertrain warrantly is like buying and insutance to protect yourself from being kidnapped by aliens.
Good and very truthful video. Toyota is the way to go. They run and last forever.
I've got a 2020 Ford Ecosport SE and for the price, I feel it's a pretty good car.
Just wait ! It’s a Ford,give it time 🙁
Goodluck. Almost everyone I know who owns an Ecosport, have transmission problems.
Good luck lol. Never buying American cars. Even Tesla's reliability sucks.
I'm thinking about getting a used EcoSport but with a manual tranny. What do you guys think?
@@dmitrylompa3146 Think of other options is my advice. If you can't afford painful repairs, stick to Toyota and Honda. Also, consider that getting a manual tranny makes your car even less desirable when it's time to get rid of it. Meaning, your total cost on depreciation makes the total spend on the car even more. I love stick shifta but too practical and my financially sound mind always thinks "think of your resale value"
Thank you for the reviews!!!
My wife just told me that she wanted a Range Rover. I said that’s it’s so unreliable that I wouldn’t even consider buying one. Her response was if it’s so bad, then why are so many people buying them? And then I saw your video so I can say that it’s not just my opinion.
Hi what suv did she buy I’m looking also
@@lindasanders9978 None yet. I’m debating the pros and cons of an electric vehicle.
@@mars353 ok thanks
Need to keep your wifey in check
Great information in this video.
My Outlander worked well, until one morning it nearly caught fire while I was alone and on a bridge. it went from fine to overheating in less than 2 seconds. No kidding - instantly. Got off the bridge, pulled over, turned it off and just barely got out before I was scared it would explode. It didn't, but no mechanic could ever find out how or what happened, and worse it could not be fixed.
it is weird, Mitsubishi cars aren’t the type that get overheating and caught up fire that easily, if it was a Tesla got overheating than got fire it would be something ordinary.
Holy shit, i own outlander aswell for 5 years, hope still do fine
Self destruct comes standard on some models.
Mitsubishi are very reliable. Not sure what went wrong with yours
@@ontarioman6301 - I wish I knew what happened too. I really loved that car.
I love my Ford EcoSport, yes it is small inside, but she handles great on highways..
The Ford Explorer. Tens of thousands on the road as police cruisers going over 300k miles. I would not put it on this list.
That may be true but those are also notorious for exhaust leaks, interiors falling apart and some years with engine / transmission issues.
The police cruiser version engine/transmission/powertrain are designed and built much better than the civilian version.
The newer versions are kind of overexpensive especially in Europe
@@crazeyjoe as someone who works in fleet maintenance for law enforcement, i can assure you they are not built better. same drivetrain as any other explorer
Police cruisers are not the same as consumer cars.
Just bought a 2022 Hyundai Venue and I absolutely love it!
Once again, I'll stick with my KIA Soul as long as I can! She's a trooper, well made, reliable, comfortable, iconic looking, and just plain FUN!
A week ago I would have said I loved mine too and then the engine in blew up at 35k miles after receiving meticulous maintenance. There is literally a class action lawsuit over their defective engines. Check your vin for an engine recall. Mine had it and I was never notified.
@@jessicamckee3294 I have 62k miles on my Soul. And my VIN has already been verified as not having this issue. Sorry, you just got unlucky. Oh well.
@@CarnorJast1138 I’m glad yours doesn’t have the problems mine did, I was really upset and would have kept it for as long as I could have. I was able to sell for quite a bit tho even without the engine. I was able to get out of my loan and into a nice new car so it is what it is.
@@jessicamckee3294 Not everyone has "good luck" when it comes to every car. I have a friend who swore by BMW's, and would buy nothing else, until he started having multiple EXPENSIVE issues with them. Same goes for Honda and Toyota. Some people get bullet proof models, others get lemons.
So far, my Soul has given me nothing but pleasure for the 3+ years I've had her! I just hope she can go another 3 to 4 years without issues, if need be!
Glad you were able to get out from under your Soul and get something else. Hopefully it will last you!
I have a 2011 KIA Sorento with 184,000+ miles on her.. Over the years I estimate I've only spent money on maintaining Beautiful's performance, and performance is what she does! I really believe that this car is blessed by GOD because I have never had any problems owning Beautiful!
I must say that I not only keep up with the oil changes but I also change my engine transmission frequently! Every 40,000 miles.
It is weird the mini is here, I drive a 2018 Mini Countryman with over 150,000 miles (i drive a lot clearly) And I have never had an issues with it. The reliability is incredible for me, I did have a minor issue at around 120000 miles with the rear window switch but that is all.
I'm in South Africa i so love your reviews thanks alot
Love these videos, no nonsense, great advice. Thought the Ford Escape would make the top ten too.
Thank you! I would throw the Escape Ecoboost on the list if there was space
I test drove an EcoSport today after watching this video. It is a lot roomier in the front than the back as far as head space goes. It doesn't have a hard time speeding up on the freeway and is over all pretty smooth. Not to mention that the "awkward swinging back door" is actually really cool. It allows you to put taller items in without the door getting in the way and it is adjustable. Also, when you put the back seats down they can indeed lay flat.
I would say it isn't 100% quiet on the freeway, but it isn't as loud as people make it appear. Especially if it is being compared to my Toyota Yaris Hatchback which was noisy.
If I were to compare it to all the subcompact SUVs that I looked at and tested it is by far my favorite. Truly a pretty remarkable car for what it is.
That's a lie cause a mazda cx30 tops that thing every day especially on reliability and Resale value lol
@@cormaro13 What does that have to do with anything that I said? 🧐
@@Elethys just saying try a mazda before giving a review about trash lol that's a comparison, ford is low quality it reflects In price and quality lol
@@cormaro13 I personally don't like Mazdas. It is fine you don't like Fords, but don't be rude to me over it. Also, if I was going to go with anything else I would have gone with Subaru or Honda. They are considerably better. At any rate, nothing I said was a lie, and what you said had nothing to do with what I said since I never claimed my Ford to be the best of the best. Did you even bother to read my comment? Probably not.
@@Elethys I did and even this comment was a joke since mazda out ranks both subaru and honda , you're very bad at research I can tell you that lol subaru and honda have the trash cvt Trans , many reviews on how bad those are, many lol its sad I still can't even get heads up display or cooling seats in the honda til I spend more than what mazda offering for it and it won't look so basic and bland inside , sign me up for a mazda lol
No Nissan products on the list? They should own at least half the list with their horrible CVT Transmission. Not a lot research was done, I see. The Journey is very dated, but durable. The Renegade is probably the toughest vehicle on the list as long as you avoid the Fiat engine. They have a cult following. Again, you left out the Juke, the Kick, Rogue, Murano. All crap!
My 2003 Pathfinder still running. Does not have CVT transmission.
Exactly!!!!!
Yep my cvt transmission in my 2016 rogue just died (at just under 43000 miles). After this is fixed I’m trading in for a Mazda CX-5
Couldn't agree more with your picks
Excellent list - all very good/true points. It's nothing short of remarkable that Dodge held onto the Journey platform as long as they did. That chassis was in production for 12 years - a long time for something that was never considered all that good.
My dad has a 2017 Dodge Journey that is over 60,000 miles and has had no major problems. I find the ride to be just fine. Really comfortable and smooth. Not the smoothest though. A part of me wishes I had got one instead of my Tuscon that just died on me again and has already had a major costly fix at only 65,000 miles. Realibility is the most important thing to me so from my experience the Journey isn't the worst on this list.
@@jjr5085 exactly
He’s wrong on a lot of cars.
@@Natethegreat200c Tell us which and why?
@@653j521 which and why what ?
2 features of the journey i wish others adopt, 1- built in booster seats for children, 2 - 100% openable back doors.