Claiming old Nissan is easy to work on, You have to strip the whole front of the engine to get to the water pump, Coil packs on the RB engines sat under a shroud and literally melt and fail constantly. Old Nissan is not fun to work on after owning 7 different models of Skyline, Datsun on the other hand are S tier.
It's pretty much true. I don't like the vast majority of their products ever, but stuff like the 300ZX is absolutely incredible. It's also a NIGHTMARE to work on and not user friendly. They are the worst Japanese automaker and that STILL makes them better than almost everyone else sadly.
As the owner of a couple dodges (durango and sebring/stratus) and a nissan (quest), I'm honestly inclined to agree, lol. Some of the crap you have to do just to fix certain issues is head scratching, ngl 😂
Totally agree! So funny to see the disagreement about Mercedes :) More brands for a second video!!! Peugeot, Renault, Opel, Volvo, Saab... I must say you must also take into consideration how much the car has been used and driven when customers take their cars to their mechanic. I mean... do you really think a ferrari & maserati has been driven as much as toyota or a chevy? Working on a rusty maserati would surely be worse than working on a clean chevy, right?
I own a 2014 Camry XLE. It has almost 150k miles on it. NOT ONCE, had this car EVER broken down on me. Matter of fact, I've been neglecting its maintenance for the past few months cuz money has been tight on me, and she still runs perfect.
My friend has been working at a dealership since we graduated hs this year, he says he loves getting in older toyotas, but hates the newer ones because he says its not even mechanical repairs at a point, its just all ecu work and technical recalls
As a Toyota tech, I DO love that the wiring harnesses are the exact length that's need to go where in needs to go. So if you have a connector that you're not sure plugs into it, it's very easy to figure out once the harness is lined up properly.
As a Toyota owner that does their own work, I have to agree. Pulled two dashes out of Priuses(one for repair, one for mods), and figuring out what plug went where was the easiest part.
@@SomebodysNephew Idk if an oil change counts, but it’s my first time doing maintenance on my first Toyota (2018 Corolla iM) and I love how they made it so easy to change oil. The oil filter is right next to the drain plug. No trying to reach into the engine bay trying to screw off the filter, it’s just right there.
I owned a Jeep Liberty and then owned a Toyota Corolla, the difference in quality and engineering is amazing. Never touch a Jeep/Chrysler product ever if I had the choice. Had older GM products from the 90's which at that time would fall somewhere in the middle, not sure how GM products are today.
As an ex tech ive done 3 timing belts lately,i kept telling ppl" oh this is an easy one, most engines its much worse" but by the 3rd fwd timing belt im thinking "its ez one" i realize no its just ive got enough experience that its easy for me. So as an ASE tech ur perception shifts on "easy" to work on
Never watched this channel, not a mechanic or auto repair enthusiast, but this video was so much fun to watch. The back and forth debates were hilarious. Thanks!
@liga8149 hondas are very easy yes, but subarus are almost all built the same, same engines and transmissions in every model with slight variations. I would say that is the true advantage.
I do all the work on my 07 Hawkeye. Not hard at all and never had an issue finding parts. Nothing major ever and I've owned it since 07 new. Its been leaking oil since I bought it, but that's just part of having a Subie lol. 😅
I thought they are going to rank the brands mechanic wise. But they put Ferrari at S tier because people get paid more....😂 From other mechanics they say Ferraris are very problematic compared to supercars like Porsche.
While I'll agree that the cool factor of a Porsche is way bigger than a Merc, I can see the Sandro's point. People don't realize, they are the biggest innovators in the car industry BY FAR! Over 80% of all car patents are owned by them, that boundary pushing engineering pushes the cool factor way up, even if the image isn't as cool.
I am not a mechanic, all statements are based on hearing. I am European. All modern sports cars are complicated and tightly constructed, which means that in order to change small parts, sometimes very tight screws are required. This means the customer saves a lot of money because of the longer repair time, but it is also annoying.
All Porsche's, even under the hood, are works of art. The problem is that art is a Picasso. They are beautiful to look at and you know immediately that anything you repair is going to be a time consuming and expensive pain. I'm not a mechanic just a grandchild of one who grew up in a family of mechanics and farmers. I loved this talk (I've never seen your youtube channel before). For the most part, I agree with everything you are saying. Interesting perspective on the Tesla (never worked on one of those).
Speaking as a former lube tech, I have to give late '90s and 2000s Chrysler/Dodge/Mitsubishi vehicles credit for one thing: The oil filter was always perfectly vertical with nothing beneath it and the oil plug location never drained onto another part either. For basic maintenance, they were great.
And basic maintenance is the most important factor in my opinion. I LOVED my WRX because I didnt even have to get under the car to change the oil. I could do everything by feel from in front of the car. I think more people would take better care of their car if the basics were easier to do. Oil, belts, and batteries should be easy to do on everything. You shouldnt have to remove a tire to change a battery. Im talking to you Chrysler!
I feel all these cars have just gone very low with their quality. And it's funny when you think that like the Toyota Camry and Corollas that last forever were originally designed to be used for like less then 70,000 MI. The interesting thing was like you know, in 1970 general motors determined that the Cadillac 500 needed to run 500,000, mi without needing any major service. Can't even get those numbers out of a Cummings diesel anymore
I feel like Subie should be much higher. VW is C, much easier than Audi. All the luxury brands have to be low tier by design. Jaguar ranked way too high. How are there this many S tiers and not many A tiers? It's so imbalanced. Fun video though. But the end result just bugs my OCD.
@@ImmigrantlovesamericaI think it depends on Subarus in a way. They are easy to take out and take apart, older ones are more of a pain in the ass than newer ones for sure though. They dont really have many engine issues like they use to unless your modding them. But the spark plugs can be tricky due to that boxer. I think the biggest issues Subarus have are suspension related now a days. Id put it in at least B tier due to it being a unique boxer engine but most of the rest is kinda generic Toyota/Honda territory. I think they put the nice luxury brands too high. Like I get it, they are awesome when they work and once you spend thousands to fix them it's worth the results from a stand point, but they are definitely in the C area
@@rjmariI think they got all wrapped up in the prestige and luxury of the brands over their high cost, lower reliability, and difficulty to work on. Like they are amazing performance and luxury cars but they are exorbitantly expensive to do anything on them and they aren't made for regular daily driving on regular streets even which is why most owners don't daily drive them. Definitely C tier
I randomly stumbled upon this video and I really enjoyed the rating of these brands as well as your banter. It was refreshing. Out of all of the cars that I've ever owned, my favorite car to drive was my 2007 Honda Accord. My last vehicle (2010 Nissan Altima) was great, but that Honda was the cream of the crop for me as a car owner. It seemed so easy to drive and operate. Thank you all for sharing how the brands rank for you.
We picked up a 2011 CX-7 with the 4cylinder several years ago, and it has been one of the easiest I've ever touched. So much room for activities in that engine bay! Not to mention, minimal maintenance, and she runs & drives like a dream with nearly 200k on the clock.
It seems that most of the hate for Mazda came about when they partnered with Ford. Kind of a guilty by association. Since they divorced Ford in 2012, the level of quality and longevity has skyrocketed. My 2018 CX-5 has been flawless over the past several years.
The whole damn list is unhinged. Ferrari and Lamborghini are in S tier.... They are literally the 2 most pain in the ass manufacturers to work on, especially the older ones. And Harleys new bikes are all locked behind computers and require special tools to do anything so... I feel like they ate just throwing names at a board.
They are S tier because they make the most money for the mechanics. Not because their actual ease of maintenance. This is not supposed to be from average Joe's perspective. It is from a mechanics perspective. And mechanics like to make money. I feel like no one actually watched the video.
My family’s first car was a 1979 Civic. My mom’s car was a 1996 Civic. I drive a 2017 Civic. My first and last car in this life will be a Civic. Honda, all day, every day ❤
Loved the video- as a car enthusiast and consumer, my parents had Chevys and Hondas growing up. The Chevys ALWAYS had issues and needed regular repairs, where you could drive the Hondas into the ground and they just keep going. Me and my friends got Kias cause they were cheap but they are a great starter car. Minimal repairs and they get the job done. I whip my Soul like I'm driving a coupe and my baby has held up nicely. 😀
I was just about to say my f150 isn't difficult to work on, and then you bring up the spark plugs. fuck man i'll never forget the day i changed my spark plugs on the 2007 f150 and 5/8 spark plugs snapped in half and needed to be extracted...
@@SPAZTICCYTOPLASM How? That's a pretty extreme failure. Genuine question, never heard of this before. Not an American so not too familiar with all the US engines.
I'm know nothing about working on cars. Still love watching these videos. Yall are just so much fun to watch and as a consumer who will rely on mechanics, I learn a lot of valuable information to help me understand them. Also, my first car was a '96 Accord and I have always bought Honda. Great to feel validated. :)
Same here. And I took it to my Auto Shop class in high school. Soon as the teacher looked at while it once it was up on the lift, he broke out in laughter...
So far they are good. I have a Cx-50. I do need to watch for some electrical stuff though. Random issues pop up but then go away. Needs to be DRIVEN, not babied all the time.
Bought my 2013 Mazdaspeed 3 with 77K in 2018 now its at 122k and has been tuned since i got. It has been very reliable. Only thing I've had to change is the battery.
Idk if my comment will make sense,but this channel feel more and more like a family, not at all commercial or corporate. Only friends who are comfortable with each other having fun and I'm all for it
Saab - my first car was a 1984 and a tank. Sucked to work on. Sucked more to find someone that knew how to work on it. I loved that thing so much & learned a lot from doing self repairs (including putting in a new clutch). I had it from ‘96-‘01, and it was just so fun to drive. It’s what I learned to drive stick in & I taught my husband how to drive stick in it.
Sandro and Angelina together is what makes this channel!! They are so entertaining to watch! The chemistry is on point! I could watch them argue over mercedes and porsche all day! 😂
No Mitsubishi? You see a lot of the Japanese brand cars in Australia. Not sure how frequent they are in the US though, kind of surprised it didn't even make it on your list.
Wait, she complains about Mercedes being difficult, but then puts Ferrari in S tier that LITERALLY requires engine being removed for basic maintenance and costs outrageous amounts for basic service?
I own a 2011 Civic Si and a 2011 Honda Pilot and I do all the work on them myself. Every time I help a friend with their car, I just wish it was a Honda. Jeeps, Fords, doesn't matter. Hondas are the GOAT.
There's different metrics for GOAT though. Think about how Toyota have made a much wider number of vehicles/engines than Honda, and kept that high reliability, so in a sense they've had more successful engineering projects on a numbers basis (or percentage), and they are the most financially successful car brand of all time. So it's not that straightforward. If you want to include most iconic/stylish, most impressive engineering on an engine, best driving feel, yeah Honda has got Toyota there.
7:55 i agree 100% on that Hondas are honestly a joy to work on and a great detox after having to deal with anything german made Did a head gasket for a 2021 hrv, was easy work, no weird bolts, solidly engineered and straightforward while being reliable. The audi on the other hand was a nightmare and I'll never touch another head gasket on those again
how they put that at S tier is a complete sham. They're fartcycles. Unreliable, expensive, loud and SLOW. ... and you look like a poser riding one. A constant farting anus with wheels.
@@popsandbangs8858 Yeah they're highly favorable to Nissan, especially with the sponsors. Kia/Hyundai are probably one of the easiest and more affordable vehicles to work on nowadays. Yeah, they're cheap and not real reliable on certain models, but that's the literal benefit. It has 60k Basic/100k Powertrain warranty when new and you'll nuke two engines or A/T's in 100k on a Kia, but the whole damn thing was only 50-60k for a decent size SUV so whats the complaint? Better than a $75k+ Honda/Toyota or a $60k+ Nissan that the warranty is dead at 35-60.
I was worried about buying a Hyundai, but research some before hand and seemed like it has the stigma from back in the day. Nowadays every brand seems be getting recalled, at least the Hyundai has that warranty…. Imagine you wouldn’t give that kind of warranty if you dont stand behind your product.
These 2 are so awesome together, holy sh1t man. I always get excited when I see a video with these two together as they just seem to comfortable to speak their mind and their humour compliments each others too.
This is the actual best Real Mechanic Stuff video ever, funny, and so good at showing how different we are, but still so tremendously relatable. As a 10 year dealer tech that fled the industry, I also want to offer my list: S: Honda. Acura. (No debate should be had here. These things just rock. THE BATTERY HOLD DOWN IS THE TIMING BELT TOOL IN SOME) A: GM/Chevy (Easiest transmission removals and rebuilds ever, easy engines that rarely change, basic suspension, and most of them nowadays are electric Power Steering that has like no problems, so it's low mess) Hyundai/Kia, Toyota/Lexus. (Hyundai and Kia are the same bee-tee-dubs. For me they have the most ridiculously easy suspension and brakes ever. Basic as-f engiens too) B: Mazda, Nissan, Infinity(My fiance has a Nissan 350Z that I do all the work on. The thing has been DAMN EASY), Maserati (Never worked on one, but they were owned by Chrysler for a while, when I worked at a Chrysler dealer, and I heard they were just easier to deal with overall compared to their Chrysler counterparts) C: Subaru(Rust nightmares), Ford (Ever done a Focus water pump? Dealer tech strat is literally take an airhammer to work it out of the bore. Bottom, then top, and repeat. Fucking garbage. Oh, and door latches, ANYTHING timing... They'll make you money because of WHAT fails, but Ford is also ASS HOLES about parts. If a car needs a FICM(Front Interface Control Module), it has to stay at the dealership. Like fuck off.) D: All Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, etc F: GERMAN CARS - ALL GERMAN CARS. Over engineered, hard to diagnose, scan tool killers, need special software to interface with, and everything is either hidden under plastic covers, or is a part that any other car would take 1 hour to remove, but takes 5 hours with these. If I didn't list it, I never got to work on it, or had any opportunity to see it worked on, and therefore don't have a fair opinion.
@OddlyIncredible I thought about owning my shop, my exposure to Nissan is high which is why I put it up there. They are definitely not as bad if you have the right hand tools and know what to expect.
Had to watch it until the end lol still biased - Acura over Lexus? The list actually goes 1)Toyota 2)Lexus 3)Mazda. This is due to Toyota always being the benchmark for all manufacturers to follow, Lexus because it’s Toyota Luxury and Mazda because in the last 20 years they’ve really upped their quality/reputation, plus Toyota are invested in them somehow so they share their tech etc with them nowadays.
Old everything is awesome to work on compared to new stuff. I'm working on a model t.... had to pull the radiator... so had to take off the hood, cut headlight wiring(wasn't original), loosen 2 nuts, take off 2 bolts, and 2 hoses. None of the bolts were seized. I also fixed a 110 year old John deere hay cutter and didn't have any bolts seize on it either. Bolts were made different back then. Not saying they are stronger than today's though
@@Pigtrapper oh yeah, that model T, that's the stuff right there... hold on son i'll get my old typewriter back from the dump so i can type on paper stating that mercedes have nothing going for them, maybe except rappers and sandro.
@@lgmediapcsalon9440posh people sold them because they were out of fashion and they are still working all around the world, specialy in Africa, that is the hardest cars test, as daily warriors. All those that the grill goes up with the bonnet are good machines, their vans are goog, Trucks are súper cool, UNIMOG KICK ASS, old school class G with solid axle, the OM600 series was great, some off them 800cv with performance mechanic pumps are the off road beasts. Kompressors are súper cool… AMG is jewellry, 300SL are the sexyest things in the world 🤷🏻♂️😂🤫 my car is my father’s class C kompressor from 2005 aprox. Beside manteinance, have change break discks and pads, one alternator, sparksplugs, driver window boton, and clutch. Easy relatevely cheap to repair ‘cos they are good quality parts and easy and fast to work with. An oficial Mercedes repair center, if you have all the parts ready from dealer near you, is a printing money machine, cos cars go out fast and the owners are allways happy. Just follow the service manual. This four plásticos that covers the engine and makes everyone have nightmares are really easy to take out. I keep it the family, hopefully till I die. Toyota 60’s series aren’t that reliable. P.D: sorry for my rusty english
Had never owned a Nissan until I moved to the USA. Ended up buying a 2019 Nissan Altima and a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder without having an idea about how bad there CVT’s supposedly were. After finding out about all the issues the CVT’s supposedly has my heart dropped and Mile by mile I was just waiting on the CVT’s to go out. It was so bad that I immediately started putting money on the side so I can be ready for the day the CVT would give out. And well now both my Nissans have over 300,000 miles due to me and the wife traveling all over the USA and I have not had a single issue with the CVT transmission or the engine. So at least in my personal experience my Nissans have been extremely reliable
Nissan is way under rated with the reliability of their vehicles. Yea I would stay away from the CVT trans. However their engines and other trans are solid as can be. Had a 2010 Titan, 220k miles before I traded it in. Next to no issues with it other than routine maintenance. Still ran like new the day I sold it. Although they hit the nail on the head with the placement of some parts (starter under intake).
As long as you baby that transmission and don't drive it super hard, the CVT can last quite some time if you do routine maintenance. The problem is that most people who buy Nissans buy them because they're cheap. When the main reason you buy a car is because it's cheap, you probably don't have the disposable income to do things like routine maintenance. Oil changes maybe relatively inexpensive (hah), but transmission fluid changes sure as hell aren't. So, people let it ride. Combine this is a lot of people driving Nissans super hard, and well... That transmission grenading itself at 80k miles isn't too uncommon of an occurrence.
@ well I can at least speak on my part and say that after hitting 100,000 miles I did not baby the CVT on my 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. Pretty much for over 200,000 miles my 2018 pathfinder has always towed a 5,400 pound camper. I’ve just always changed the CVT oil at 60,000 miles and it’s still pulling strong. On our 2019 Altima as you know driving from state to state seems like forever so a lot of people tend to drive 90-100 mph on these interstates while traveling and we just go with the flow so the Altima has also never been babied and has also never gave us a single issue.
Anybody who brings Angelina home for the holidays, their mother/father is going to be proud, before you tell them she is a master mechanic. She's an awesome personality whose laughter is contagious.
Ive owned 4 mazdas, all were very reliable (even the 06 mazda3 I had for as a first car despite having bad rust like many of the mazdas from that era and there were some things I had to replace at 100k miles such as the PCV valve and a coolant temp sensor which also led to replacing the belts and water pump / coolant, the PCV was a pain, but the coolant system stuff was medium difficulty for a first car repair i ever did). I now own a 1990 Miata and a 2021 manual mazda3 hatch, the NA miata is very easy to work on, and the new gen mazda3s are ESPECIALLY easy to work on. VERY spacious engine bay, reliable engines (turbos have some minor issues covered under warranty tho), and the oil filter and drain bolt are RIGHT next to each other in a very accessible location with a splash guard access cover (you only really have to change the oil / do normal maintenance on modern mazdas, my dad has owned two different gen CX-5s and they both NEVER needed any repairs, just normal maintenance, and my Mazda3 is at 51k miles and has been wonderful). sure the rotaries are bad, but the number of those are miniscule, the ford mazdas were still mostly reliable and mostly easy to work on, and modern mazdas are very reliable and very very easy to work on (except for maybe the new cx-70 / 90 with their new 6cyl engines and their placement in the engine bay). the skyactiv engines are tanks, and the suspension is pretty good on these cars, there isnt much that goes wrong. with the ford era mazdas still lingering around but given how long ago its been since their cars improved Id easily give mazda a low A or at the VERY LEAST top of B.
I had a 92 Mazda turbo (I don’t remember the exact model because I was 18 and couldn’t care less)… looking back it was a great little car. It was quick and I beat the hell out of it. Never had an issue
@@GrumpyWolfTech Mazda became a reliable company after 2014. They are now just as reliable as Hondas or Toyotas. Mazda partnership with Toyota is very recent, couple of years old at best.
Sad to see how far Mitsubishi has fallen. They barely even have a presence now in the US. Can't speak for their stuff in the last 15 years but prior to that their stuff was SUPER easy to work and and fairly reliable. Sure they had some quirks here and there but for the most part I loved being a tech at Mitsubishi. And this is coming from a diehard Toyota guy that's owned multiple Supras, Celicas, Camrys, and Corollas. Even when Mitsubishi ditched the 4G63 and went with the 4B11 it was super easy to work on. Edit; quick side note....fuck the older Mitsubishi valve cover gaskets! Them things used to get so damn baked into the valve cover that they were damn near impossible to get out. Also fuck the cam bore O-rings on the Montero and Montero Sports! Such a pain in the ass for something so simple.
I'm sad too. My weird Endeavor still runs 20 years later but some parts, like a working ignition computer, took a while to find. Still easy to work on.
Yeah Mitsubishi did have some oddities. Not necessarily bad oddities. Just their own way of doing things. For example, I once had to replace the con rod, and main bearings in an engine. They have little stamps with notches on the coordinating points where they need to be replaced. Now the fun part is however many notches it had in the stamps is cross referenced in their system to a specific color designation to each bearing. Literally never seen that. Usually manufacturers always give you a specific measurement lol. Also a lot of their torque specs were usually by how many degrees you turned the bolts after tight in a sequence. So it would be like tight in sequence, 1/2 turn in sequence, 1/4 turn in sequence. We even had a specialty tool to measure the angle to perfection. They also used to have their trans filters on top of their trans in front wheel drive vehicles. It looked like a normal oil filter but was labeled A/T only. Made replacing a transmission filter super easy though because all you had to do was unscrew it, wipe the mating surface clean, and screw a new one on.
I'm assuming you meant the valve cover gaskets on the Sebring? And yes they turn to hard plastic and get stuck in the groove of the valve cover. This stinks to high heaven and I'd recommend wearing some kind of mask or something but ...take a propane torch to it to heat to old gasket material. Then use a pick to dig the gasket out of the grooves. Just be careful not to bend the grooves out of the valve cover. I did that on a Montero once and it leaked like a mofo after. Had to replace the whole valve cover. Lesson learned.
strictly as an owner and diy'er on both of these brands, BMW and Land Rover, both x2, i have to say I feel like a higher power is punishing me for my life choices, I agree with your comments completely when it comes to LR, If there was a lower tier, then I would definitely put them in the tier below that.....thing I hate about my 04 Disco 2, is that its most reliable at one thing, LEAKING, every week theres a new one,,,,, the '16 LR4, the electrical system is absolute crap, had a problem with the start/stop, the dealer flashed the module, and had to keep it for a week, while they were troubleshooting with Corporate techs in GB. reflashing the start stop module, ended up disabling most of the vehicles safety systems as well......couldnt release the vehicle to me until there was a fix for the firmware, I think they told me at the time that LR issued a TSB after my situation as well......dont know the validity of that, but not the right reason to hold fame over....control arms on both seem to be an annual maintenance replacement as well..bah bmw is a real treat compared to LR :)
As an owner of a VW and someone who has worked on a decent amount going back to t0 80s VWs, you are 100% correct on your rating. I can do most of the work and still choose to take it to a specialized VW mechanic because it's not worth spending 4 days doing something simple.
yeah seems like an american thing to slander vags. ive had a 2012 audi a4 3.0tdi, 2020 vw id3 & 2019 skoda octavia 1,6tdi and im surprised to see that professionals have had problems with working on these since they have been a breeze. there are some sucky models but you can do your research and avoid those. in conclusion, maybe theyre just not familiar with working on them, and the parts are harder to come by than in europe
In my opinion Hondas are like enrichment toys that you give animals in a zoo when it comes to working on them as a mechanic. It's actually fun and rewarding to work on because nearly everything goes together and comes apart and the most satisfying manner.
I have old Honda accord VI liftback from 2001. Now under the hood I have engine made from 3 series mix together F-K-J. And all parts around engines are Re-made and fit from: odyssey, prelude, civic, accord type R, civic type R with engine controller from 1989y civic. Now I have problem that in Poland and Europe I can’t get new engine bearings. So I will take everything out and put K20A from civic Type R from 2011.
I love these two together but I don't think I've laughed this hard before. NGL when it came back around to Porsche I thought Sandro was going to cave when he immediately looked away from Angie. Respect to both of them for standing their ground for their choice. This video instantly made me think of advice I got decades ago. If you're looking into buying a car, ask a tow truck driver what to avoid. Every vehicle breaks eventually but some are less likely to leave you stranded. Whether it's make or model, they always have a ready answer. Since then any time I've broken down (or ran into a driver) I've always asked them this question and I've only had 2 cars since 2004.
I’m not a mechanic, but I’m old and have bought a lot of cars in my life. One thing I’ve learned is you can buy one of those cars on top of the list and have problems from day one and buy one from the bottom of the list and go 10 years without an issue. Buy what you like and enjoy! If it has problems fix them or sell it lol
Not stellantis but some mercedes do have renault engines. Especially the smaller engines tend to be bought over from renault. Also a mercedes van (unless buying the V6 version) is just a refurbished renault van.
Bruh I went through so many front passenger window regulators in my e46 it was crazy. All brand new ones and didn’t last. The constant oil leaks, as well kept oil in the trunk along with coolant 😅😭
My Kia optima 2015 200k miles not burning oil took to Niagara fall NY, Kentucky last month and going to Florida by the 20 of December. My wife 2011 Kia sportage 219k miles and still running strong
Kia & Hyundai unlike Japanese cars require someone to look after them, they ain't your corolla but they are not as sensitive as Volkswagen cars are including Audi.
@@ChuckNORRlS it has always burned a little oil. Nothing too serious and I’ve had it checked out, everything is fine. Apparently GDI engines just burn oil
2017 Hyundai Elantra here with 180k burns/leaks a quart every 1000 miles but the only maintenance I've had do to were some sensors, air filter, and oil changes. Oh, and a whole top end rebuild at 110k 😂😭. Jokes aside these are actually very reliable and easy to work on cars.
It's funny because our mechanic loves Subarus, and when we had a bunch of shops closing in our part of Detroit, he made sure to snatch up the mechanics that know boxer engines. Combine that with his prices, and our Scooby is going on 300k miles, lol.
You two are great. I love that you're comfortable enough with each other to have a solid discussion about things you disagree on. Also, I'm going to just pretend that you're grouping Mini in with BMW and didn't snub us (which works in my favor because they're kind of a pain to work on, lol).
I'm curious what parts of subaru aren't great to work on. Obviously I only have about 1% of the experience these two would have as I'm just an owner, but the one I own and few I've helped work on with friends/relatives have been pretty easy for the job needing done which has been mostly maintenance level stuff. I've been pleased with being able to work on my Forester; fluid changes, filters, cleaned throttle body plate, tail lights. Worst thing I've had was a seized lug nut.
IMO, I have moderate experience growing up rural midwest. I only owned Fords, but when I got T-boned (my fault) and wrecked my F-150 I needed something that can survive Iowa/Minnesota winters and get good gas mileage. I bought a Crosstrek, no turbo, and she is a champ. Super easy to work on, unless you're doing Spark Plugs. I will probably have a mechanic do the next change out. Overall CVT's are not desirable, but Subaru makes the best of them. Honestly, I think I would buy another one.
@@ReeveHelalV yep, I’d argue they’re easier to work on than Hondas. Suspension and engine design has remained nearly the same for all of their models since the 90s. They design them with the mechanic in mind, I can have the engine out of one in an hour. I pulled an older one into the shop for new cylinder heads once. I pulled it in at 8am. I had the engine out, cylinder heads replaced, and engine back in before lunch time.
One of the most important things about tier lists is not losing sight of what youre judging everything on. You can also have multiple focuses! The look of the cars under the brand, how tough it is to fix, how well youre paid for fixing it, and anything else.
THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! SANDRO VS. ANGELINA IN THE THUNDERDOME! Also, I've never heard anyone shill harder to get a free Jaguar more than S did. And it's a shame to see, after all of the years of loyal work, Juanito getting fired when El Jefe gets back to the office.....
2008 dodge Charger sxt with a 2.7l… had a 3.5, was a cop car… flick the left turn signal… Trunk opens… Hit the lock button… Trunk opens… roll the passenger window down… trunk opens… all I’m saying is… Dodge… Don’t EVER touch another wire in your existence…
You got to check all the trunk wires and see where they messed up. Take it to a car electrical pro so trash mechanics dont trash your interior or exterior trying to find the wires
@y2krispy can’t, had to give it up, cause Anti theft mode is a thing that chargers and 300s do. Yeah. Apparently the ECUs can go bad, which cause the car to go into anti theft mode. Can’t start it, but you can do a bunch of other things. Put it in neutral, roll down the windows, lock and unlock the doors electronically, everything. It just wouldn’t crank. That’s it. Little flashing light. Went to the junkyard, and pulled a new ECU, my car started right up with no issue. Still had problems with the dumb truck popping open every time I unlocked it. (Went into anti theft mode a 2nd time.) I just gave up on Dodge products. Great cars, shitty engineering.
Sooo there was a short in a section of the wiring loom where the trunk would recive power to open whenever one of those functions was used. A wiring diagram and some time could fix that.
26:23 Okay, here's the truth. Porche hangs with Lamborghini and Ferrari, Sandro's just but hurt over Mercedes. Mercedes is a "D" tier, period. When you worked on a Mercedes and some asks how your day was, you answer, "I got merked," and everyone around you bows their head for a moment of silence.
Not a Honda guy, or any specific brand for that matter, but Honda's are probably one of the easiest project cars if the base is solid. The K engine is legendary and the aftermarket is huge and worldwide. Volkswagen is a good second choice although they can be annoying with matching parts like engines and gearboxes. Not as mix and match as Honda, but has a massive aftermarket and wealth of knowledge on forums. For both, the pre-2000 cars are the easiest. 2000 to 2005 (maybe 2010) is also decent. Beyond that, you're doing a ton of wiring.
@@Prepare2Survive No it is not lmao. Hondas are much easier and there are more readily available parts. More information and videos on how to work on them. People have half a decades worth of time on civics alone. If they want the easiest car to keep up and running by themselves, they should get a honda
If you don't work on your own Audi good luck. I have a 2015 A4 Quattro I love it but had to learn how to work on it myself you cant be scared. Oil change at Audi alone $300 Warped rotors 2 front rotors for $1400 Did all myself for under $250 Not to mention i had to change my high pressure fuel pump another $300 just for the part. But its a nice vehicle lol
Angelina, I had a woman acquaintance that rode a Harley Electra Glide. She was 5' flat. She literally jumped off the motorcycle at lights because there was no way those tiny legs were touching the ground with her in the seat. Not only that, but she even lowered it so it was easier to leap off of when she came to a stop (she still couldn't touch the ground). She said it was her most favorite motorcycle that she had ever ridden.
easier than Toyota and Honda? Hell no. You are smoking crack if you think Subie is up there with the rest of the asian imports. Those EJ engines are a ticking time bomb just waiting to blow up. its never a matter of if, but when they blow up.
I've owned several GM and Chrysler/Jeep vehicles and most recently a 2015 Outback. The Outback is by far the easiest to work on out of those. Subarus may not be Honda or Toyota level, but I wouldn't rank them below Chevy or put it at Dodge level.
subaru is just ass, like i don’t even care about the repairability, i just don’t want that shit. Every subaru sounds clapped out, always has shitty awd, always owned by lesbians, i’m out on subaru bro
Agreed, they look sharp as shit, I was complimenting one like "what is that, it looks sleek" and a buddy said it was a prius and I was like get the fuck outta here lol
People watching mechanics have OPINIONS on what they've worked on, and getting mad at said opinions because their experience wasn't the same. What a time to be alive. 😂
I feel like the Cayenne and Macan pulls Porsche far below Ferrari and Lamborghini. Plus Mercedes has as much racing pedigree as Porsche as far back as 20+ years before Porsche was even founded (Formula 1, Le Mans, Mille Miglia, DTM, hell they were even competitive in IndyCar in the mid 80s!), they just ALSO have a luxury pedigree that goes back a century.
Ferrari has the Purosangue and Lamborghini has the Urus. And Mercedes quit racing entirely from 1955 - 1994. So your logic isn't really consistent. It's ok to not like Porsche, but just admit it's personal bias.
@bf5175 oh no, I love Porsche, and I think the Purosangue and Urus are blemishes on the respective brands as well, but at least they try to seem vaguely on-brand, but using the same logic they apply in the video, I can't defend differentiating that much between Porsche and M-B. And no, Mercedes didn't quit racing entirely in that timeframe, just Formula 1. DTM, sports car racing and speed record attempts were still active endeavors, and from the 70s onwards they participated in sports car racing (24h of Spa for example) through AMG and other partnerships (e.g. The 300SEL 6.3 V8 from the late 60s and 70s, the Sauber C8/C9 on Le Mans in the 80s, etc.) Finally Mercedes is one of only three manufacturers who have won the triple crown of Indy 500/Le Mans/Monaco GP, and were the first to do so! (the other two are Ford and McLaren)
"Nissan is the Chrysler of asian imports" this was one of the greatest comparisons ever.
In line with what I heard: they are the gm of asia. I guess they drop again in quality if they're down to chrysler. Which isn't hard to believe.
Claiming old Nissan is easy to work on, You have to strip the whole front of the engine to get to the water pump, Coil packs on the RB engines sat under a shroud and literally melt and fail constantly.
Old Nissan is not fun to work on after owning 7 different models of Skyline, Datsun on the other hand are S tier.
It's pretty much true. I don't like the vast majority of their products ever, but stuff like the 300ZX is absolutely incredible. It's also a NIGHTMARE to work on and not user friendly. They are the worst Japanese automaker and that STILL makes them better than almost everyone else sadly.
As the owner of a couple dodges (durango and sebring/stratus) and a nissan (quest), I'm honestly inclined to agree, lol. Some of the crap you have to do just to fix certain issues is head scratching, ngl 😂
I'd still take a Nissan truck over a Chrysler truck any day.
Seriously one of the best donut videos. These two are the ultimate "sibling" combo. Please do more like this.
Fr bro they are so good
Totally agree! So funny to see the disagreement about Mercedes :) More brands for a second video!!! Peugeot, Renault, Opel, Volvo, Saab...
I must say you must also take into consideration how much the car has been used and driven when customers take their cars to their mechanic. I mean... do you really think a ferrari & maserati has been driven as much as toyota or a chevy? Working on a rusty maserati would surely be worse than working on a clean chevy, right?
You could sit these two to commentate a snooker game and they would be more entertaining than the game.
The shock on Sandra’s face….juanito betrayed my dog😂😂
donut?
0:08 Bmw
0:58 Chevy
1:46 Dodge
2:23 Fiat
2:55 Ferrari
4:29 Ford
5:33 Harley
6:55 Honda
8:21 Hyundai
9:29 Toyota
10:29 Infinity
11:12 Jaguar
12:03 Jeep
12:56 Kia
13:41 Lambo
14:13 Rover
15:58 Lexus
16:30 Maserati
17:17 Mazda
17:56 Mercedes
20:41 Nissan
21:46 Porche
22:53 Subaru
23:13 Tesla
24:28 Volkswagen
24:55 Acura
25:13 Audi
Now that’s kind of some dedication ❤
I was looking for this 🙏
Thank you!!!
thank you
Thanks
As a Toyota technician, they are easy to work on. Although, I do prefer working on an older Toyota.
As an owner and enthusiast i agree 100%, but i would put BMW and Porsche on D tier pieces of shit.
newer aren't event that more reliable than any other car, even german. in some aspects is even less reliable
I own a 2014 Camry XLE. It has almost 150k miles on it. NOT ONCE, had this car EVER broken down on me. Matter of fact, I've been neglecting its maintenance for the past few months cuz money has been tight on me, and she still runs perfect.
Yeah, all you need are a full set of offset wrenches 🙄
My friend has been working at a dealership since we graduated hs this year, he says he loves getting in older toyotas, but hates the newer ones because he says its not even mechanical repairs at a point, its just all ecu work and technical recalls
I’m a BMW tech, I’d fight the engineers for what they did under the hood.
Even the older ones? Thinking e30 through e46?
"but blocking multiple bolts access points with frame and oil leaks add herspers!!! 11one"😊
@@MatasVinikaitisthey're probably even harder because of rarity and parts availability
@@SomebodysNephew :(
As another BMW-tech, I'll be going with you.
As a Toyota tech, I DO love that the wiring harnesses are the exact length that's need to go where in needs to go. So if you have a connector that you're not sure plugs into it, it's very easy to figure out once the harness is lined up properly.
As a Toyota owner that does their own work, I have to agree. Pulled two dashes out of Priuses(one for repair, one for mods), and figuring out what plug went where was the easiest part.
Honda tends to vary its connectors, so they're also not too hard to figure out (usually).
My first gen rav4 is so easy to work on it's insane.
@@SomebodysNephew Idk if an oil change counts, but it’s my first time doing maintenance on my first Toyota (2018 Corolla iM) and I love how they made it so easy to change oil. The oil filter is right next to the drain plug. No trying to reach into the engine bay trying to screw off the filter, it’s just right there.
I owned a Jeep Liberty and then owned a Toyota Corolla, the difference in quality and engineering is amazing. Never touch a Jeep/Chrysler product ever if I had the choice. Had older GM products from the 90's which at that time would fall somewhere in the middle, not sure how GM products are today.
The look on Angelina's face when Sandro says Mercedes are easy to work on. 🤣
He was probably thinking about the old Mercedes from the 70s and 80s. Like the 123 and 124 series. Those were very simple to work on.
And the betrayal at the end...lol...but seriously Mercedes and dodge share alot of parts esp the air ride!
@@OrginalDravas even maserati, Chrysler parts on it.
@@uwibern yeah, especially the SUVs are basically rebranded Dodges with less reliable engines.
As an ex tech ive done 3 timing belts lately,i kept telling ppl" oh this is an easy one, most engines its much worse" but by the 3rd fwd timing belt im thinking "its ez one" i realize no its just ive got enough experience that its easy for me. So as an ASE tech ur perception shifts on "easy" to work on
Never watched this channel, not a mechanic or auto repair enthusiast, but this video was so much fun to watch. The back and forth debates were hilarious. Thanks!
Same. Now adding their other videos to my watch later
I've never seen Angelina so fired up. 😂😂😂
For real, especially about that porche vs mercedes 😂
im a Porsche denier
Rightfully so, I was also surprised to hear Sandro talk down Porsches lol
Former ferrari tech here, everything was a big project. Im now a subaru master tech, absolute easiest cars to work on and hustle hours on.
I'm not an automotive tech, but I switched from Honda to Subaru and they're similar in terms of ease of working on. Honda has a slight advantage.
@liga8149 hondas are very easy yes, but subarus are almost all built the same, same engines and transmissions in every model with slight variations. I would say that is the true advantage.
I do all the work on my 07 Hawkeye. Not hard at all and never had an issue finding parts. Nothing major ever and I've owned it since 07 new. Its been leaking oil since I bought it, but that's just part of having a Subie lol. 😅
@@anthonytuccillo6274 felpro permatorque gasket set 👍
I thought they are going to rank the brands mechanic wise. But they put Ferrari at S tier because people get paid more....😂
From other mechanics they say Ferraris are very problematic compared to supercars like Porsche.
Love these two - the Mercedes & Porsche parts deserve an oscar in the drama category 😂
😂👏🏼😂👏🏼😂👏🏼😂👏🏼
While I'll agree that the cool factor of a Porsche is way bigger than a Merc, I can see the Sandro's point. People don't realize, they are the biggest innovators in the car industry BY FAR! Over 80% of all car patents are owned by them, that boundary pushing engineering pushes the cool factor way up, even if the image isn't as cool.
@badbasic I'd say that if we're talking Mercedes AMG, the cool factor is right there with the Porsche.
@@kevinmitchell766na bro it’s really not
Had to practically buy a whole ass new tool chest to work on my Porsche. 😩
Finally someone talks about Acura! I always look for videos like this and nobody ever talks about them. Acura S-tier, what a relief.
Bro, these two are the best. The chemistry, the comebacks, the comedy.
This may b the best RMS video, in my opinion.
The reason you couldn't agree on Porsche is because you put Ferrari and Lamborghini in the S-tier, which is insane. All "super cars" go in C-tier
100%.
I am not a mechanic, all statements are based on hearing. I am European. All modern sports cars are complicated and tightly constructed, which means that in order to change small parts, sometimes very tight screws are required. This means the customer saves a lot of money because of the longer repair time, but it is also annoying.
anything European is C tier
Facts
10000000%
Where's Volvo?
You see you cant rate the prancing moose on repairability, because no man on earth ever had to fix one. They just get built and fail to die.
Wanted to know that also. Recently bought an xc90 and I'm not sure about it yet.
@@leogreck9984 Not true, but I do love Volvo. I've had to do a lot of repairs on my friend's 960. Granted, it is over 300k miles on the chassis...
Would love to hear Sandro dissing French cars like Peugeot or Renault xD
Old Volvos were great.
All Porsche's, even under the hood, are works of art. The problem is that art is a Picasso. They are beautiful to look at and you know immediately that anything you repair is going to be a time consuming and expensive pain. I'm not a mechanic just a grandchild of one who grew up in a family of mechanics and farmers. I loved this talk (I've never seen your youtube channel before). For the most part, I agree with everything you are saying. Interesting perspective on the Tesla (never worked on one of those).
Speaking as a former lube tech, I have to give late '90s and 2000s Chrysler/Dodge/Mitsubishi vehicles credit for one thing: The oil filter was always perfectly vertical with nothing beneath it and the oil plug location never drained onto another part either. For basic maintenance, they were great.
And basic maintenance is the most important factor in my opinion. I LOVED my WRX because I didnt even have to get under the car to change the oil. I could do everything by feel from in front of the car. I think more people would take better care of their car if the basics were easier to do. Oil, belts, and batteries should be easy to do on everything. You shouldnt have to remove a tire to change a battery. Im talking to you Chrysler!
Yeah Mitsubishi did pretty good. Even the ram 50s weren't bad
All got worse when fiat merged with them
@@christopherbrase5307 Mercedes didn't make the Chryslers corp vehicles any more reliable or easy to work on either.
I feel all these cars have just gone very low with their quality. And it's funny when you think that like the Toyota Camry and Corollas that last forever were originally designed to be used for like less then 70,000 MI. The interesting thing was like you know, in 1970 general motors determined that the Cadillac 500 needed to run 500,000, mi without needing any major service. Can't even get those numbers out of a Cummings diesel anymore
LET SANDRO TOUCHA DA VAN!!!!!
I maka da pizza
never give up! never surrender!
@ i put it on every donut & mechanic reacts video. ONE DAY!!!!
@garrettclarke2266 keep up the good work!
@@foam1984thanks bro I’ve been getting really hangry
Can't say I agree with a lot of the decisions but this has to be one of if not the most fun, funniest episodes. Would love to see more of this.
Toyota/Lexus Honda/Acura on top is always correct. The rest can have fun.
I feel like Subie should be much higher. VW is C, much easier than Audi. All the luxury brands have to be low tier by design. Jaguar ranked way too high.
How are there this many S tiers and not many A tiers? It's so imbalanced.
Fun video though. But the end result just bugs my OCD.
@@rjmari Subarus have boxer engines that are a pain in the ass to work on. No thanks.
@@ImmigrantlovesamericaI think it depends on Subarus in a way. They are easy to take out and take apart, older ones are more of a pain in the ass than newer ones for sure though. They dont really have many engine issues like they use to unless your modding them. But the spark plugs can be tricky due to that boxer. I think the biggest issues Subarus have are suspension related now a days. Id put it in at least B tier due to it being a unique boxer engine but most of the rest is kinda generic Toyota/Honda territory. I think they put the nice luxury brands too high. Like I get it, they are awesome when they work and once you spend thousands to fix them it's worth the results from a stand point, but they are definitely in the C area
@@rjmariI think they got all wrapped up in the prestige and luxury of the brands over their high cost, lower reliability, and difficulty to work on. Like they are amazing performance and luxury cars but they are exorbitantly expensive to do anything on them and they aren't made for regular daily driving on regular streets even which is why most owners don't daily drive them. Definitely C tier
I randomly stumbled upon this video and I really enjoyed the rating of these brands as well as your banter. It was refreshing. Out of all of the cars that I've ever owned, my favorite car to drive was my 2007 Honda Accord. My last vehicle (2010 Nissan Altima) was great, but that Honda was the cream of the crop for me as a car owner. It seemed so easy to drive and operate. Thank you all for sharing how the brands rank for you.
At 20:10 - funniest part so far. Angelina overjoyed, Sandro crushed, Juan fired lol. Love the chemistry between the people on the channel.
Just too damn funny.
Pure comedy gold
I completely lost it 😂😭
Y'all need to look at the engine bays of the newest Mazda's. You got one foot of space around each side of them mofos, shits a dream!
Ikr, and shit rarely goes wrong anyway
We picked up a 2011 CX-7 with the 4cylinder several years ago, and it has been one of the easiest I've ever touched. So much room for activities in that engine bay! Not to mention, minimal maintenance, and she runs & drives like a dream with nearly 200k on the clock.
It seems that most of the hate for Mazda came about when they partnered with Ford. Kind of a guilty by association. Since they divorced Ford in 2012, the level of quality and longevity has skyrocketed. My 2018 CX-5 has been flawless over the past several years.
@@justarando Because you probobly have the non turbo version which is why the engine bay might seem pretty spacious without all the extra turbo parts.
@@timingenkamp3973 definitely was about the guilt by association with Ford. Mazda's are legit S-tier all day.
Putting Harley in the same class as Hondas and Toyotas is kind of unhinged. Of course it's easy to work on. It's a motorcycle. It has 360° access.
kind of? It's downright insanity.
I mean, it's a good point of comparison. Pretty much every bike would be s tier
@@subjekt5577 ayyyy ever worked on a ducati?
The whole damn list is unhinged. Ferrari and Lamborghini are in S tier.... They are literally the 2 most pain in the ass manufacturers to work on, especially the older ones. And Harleys new bikes are all locked behind computers and require special tools to do anything so... I feel like they ate just throwing names at a board.
They are S tier because they make the most money for the mechanics. Not because their actual ease of maintenance. This is not supposed to be from average Joe's perspective. It is from a mechanics perspective. And mechanics like to make money. I feel like no one actually watched the video.
My family’s first car was a 1979 Civic. My mom’s car was a 1996 Civic. I drive a 2017 Civic. My first and last car in this life will be a Civic. Honda, all day, every day ❤
Where does the camel enter the picture?
I have had two and agree totally 👍🏻
Sandro's take on the new prius is spot on. Real shit right there
It took real courage but needed to be said lol
Lost a lil respect there ngl. What U guys smoking lol
i respect a man who speaks his mind. personally I find the new Prius hideous
saw one dropped on bags, debadged, new shoes, and blacked out and looked damn nice I was shocked it was a new prius.
It looks *great*. I never thought I'd say that about a Prius, but it's true. I'd happily buy and drive one.
You guys smoking that funny stuff with Mazda. Swap Ferrari with Mazda
Ford hasn't had anything to do with Mazda for over 10 years. They are trippin
mazda is def an A tier at least. It was not fair that they based their decision solely on the rotary
the rotary is one car of several from Mazda and they’ve been away from Ford since 2009-2010. they deserve an A
Mazda is reliable!
Exactly!
As a Porsche 911 owner my god are these cars are simultaneously a pain and so much fun to work on.
Loved the video- as a car enthusiast and consumer, my parents had Chevys and Hondas growing up. The Chevys ALWAYS had issues and needed regular repairs, where you could drive the Hondas into the ground and they just keep going. Me and my friends got Kias cause they were cheap but they are a great starter car. Minimal repairs and they get the job done. I whip my Soul like I'm driving a coupe and my baby has held up nicely. 😀
2:50 in Germany we have the joke that FIAT stands for "Fällt in alle Teile", literally meaning "Breaks in every part" lol
In English, it's "Fix It Again, Tony"
For FORD, the English joke is it stands for Found On Road Dead
"Fix It Again Time"
@felixtkatt From the Midwest never heard that one. Married into an Italian family, think I hear it once a week. They have one.... 😅
@@JasterMereel421 FORD: Fix or Repair Daily
I was just about to say my f150 isn't difficult to work on, and then you bring up the spark plugs. fuck man i'll never forget the day i changed my spark plugs on the 2007 f150 and 5/8 spark plugs snapped in half and needed to be extracted...
Bro what? I've replaced plugs on 2010 F150 with 225K+ miles and not a single one snapped. How tight were those mf'ers? hahah
was gonna say the same thing, then I was like fuck that heater core was a b too, then he said it lol. Heli coiling 4 and 8 was NOT fun.
@@LoganDavis-1776 2010 is a cayote not a old modular. The old modulars break spark plugs and launch them out the hood.
@@SPAZTICCYTOPLASM Yuuup, those f*n Triton motors are the worst, and unfortunately they made millions of the damned things.
@@SPAZTICCYTOPLASM How? That's a pretty extreme failure. Genuine question, never heard of this before. Not an American so not too familiar with all the US engines.
I freaking loved this! I can't believe 30 minutes went by so quickly. Angela and Sandro work so well off of each other. I was smiling throughout.
That's her hermano
I was jelly.
I watch most videos on 1.5 or even 2x speed, this one I watched on normal speed and like you said, 30 minutes went by fast.
Before video: that’s a long video. Not gonna watch it all.
After video: that was a short video. Need more.
@@Creativinity7 RIght?!? XD
I'm know nothing about working on cars. Still love watching these videos. Yall are just so much fun to watch and as a consumer who will rely on mechanics, I learn a lot of valuable information to help me understand them.
Also, my first car was a '96 Accord and I have always bought Honda. Great to feel validated. :)
"I like cars!" 😂
Never change Sandro, you're amazing!❤
"i like trains"
@DylanRST I also immediately thought of Goldmember, "I like Gooooooooold!!!"
Reminded me ilof I like turtles
Sandro: "My first car was a Mercury."
Angelina: "That explains a lot!"
I'm dying! Keep it up guys you're killing it!
😂
And then he gets wet when Prius is mentioned? Damn legalization of smoke was a mistake. Rotted that boy's MIND.
Same here. And I took it to my Auto Shop class in high school. Soon as the teacher looked at while it once it was up on the lift, he broke out in laughter...
Sandro, tell us what model of Mercury? Was it a POS?
My first car was a Mercury Cougar! Horrible in the snow.
I love the Sangelina team
Sandrolina?
Man, I'm not even really a car guy. This just popped up in my feed and I couldn't stop watching it. I love you guys. Keep doing good work!
lol what I learned from watching this about Hyundai and Kia. Cheap to repair and rarely seen in the shop. That's some praise hahaha
And yet they put them very low how offensive is that .
Rarely seen = owners neglect them
Kinda same with non rotary post ford mazda. lol
felt like they had to say it was lower since they have a reputation for being cheaper. definitely love my genny coupe though!
Their rarely seen because they either breakdown, engulf in flames, or get stolen that it isn't worth to fix most situations 😂😂
They had to do 2 tier lists, the money tier and the ease of work tier.
looks like we need a re-run of this episode but from a different point of view :D
"DONT PUT THEM IN THE SAME CATEGORY!" ive never seen angelina so emotive and im so here for it!
My first car was a honda. Over 20 years later, i still drive a honda. I love it so much!
The Mazda slander with them just being Fords goes to show how few post Ford Mazda vehicles they see in the shop due to the reliability ;)
Seriously, CX5s are reliable cars.
So far they are good. I have a Cx-50. I do need to watch for some electrical stuff though. Random issues pop up but then go away. Needs to be DRIVEN, not babied all the time.
Mazda 3 still kicking since I got it in 2015! Fluids and tires, thats it!
Mazda got away from Ford in 2015 and are now partnering with Toyota.
Bought my 2013 Mazdaspeed 3 with 77K in 2018 now its at 122k and has been tuned since i got. It has been very reliable. Only thing I've had to change is the battery.
Idk if my comment will make sense,but this channel feel more and more like a family, not at all commercial or corporate. Only friends who are comfortable with each other having fun and I'm all for it
Oh my GOD the CHEMISTRY Sandro and Angelina have! I could listen to them argue about ANYTHING and it'd brighten my day lmfao
Agreed
"Hyundai's has no issues. Easy to fix. Comparable to Honda. C tier. It's not cool to own."
Exactly. Hyundais are good cars and have the best warranty. They just get a bad reputation from their older models but their new ones are fine
Easiest Car in the US to steal!
@@mylesharvey6488 nobody really wants to steal a hyundai so it evens out
@@masterdingus7074 bullshit Ms stolen car in the US!
@@masterdingus7074wrong. Someone tried to steal mine. $500 down the drain to get it fixed 😁
Saab - my first car was a 1984 and a tank. Sucked to work on. Sucked more to find someone that knew how to work on it. I loved that thing so much & learned a lot from doing self repairs (including putting in a new clutch). I had it from ‘96-‘01, and it was just so fun to drive. It’s what I learned to drive stick in & I taught my husband how to drive stick in it.
Sandro and Angelina together is what makes this channel!! They are so entertaining to watch! The chemistry is on point! I could watch them argue over mercedes and porsche all day! 😂
In my opinion, hands down, this is the BEST episode ever!! Mainly because of the ending!!! Love you guys!!! Keep it going!!!
No Mitsubishi? You see a lot of the Japanese brand cars in Australia. Not sure how frequent they are in the US though, kind of surprised it didn't even make it on your list.
Angie wrapping up the video to cut Sandro off killed me
Awesome 😂
Sandro barely got a word in
Wait, she complains about Mercedes being difficult, but then puts Ferrari in S tier that LITERALLY requires engine being removed for basic maintenance and costs outrageous amounts for basic service?
Apparently the vibes of working on a Ferrari are worth like, triple points lol
Money factor
Not ever Ferraris engine has to come out of the car those engine out service only had to be done for old generation model
because you make the big bucks there off rich people.
I own a 2011 Civic Si and a 2011 Honda Pilot and I do all the work on them myself. Every time I help a friend with their car, I just wish it was a Honda. Jeeps, Fords, doesn't matter. Hondas are the GOAT.
There's different metrics for GOAT though. Think about how Toyota have made a much wider number of vehicles/engines than Honda, and kept that high reliability, so in a sense they've had more successful engineering projects on a numbers basis (or percentage), and they are the most financially successful car brand of all time. So it's not that straightforward.
If you want to include most iconic/stylish, most impressive engineering on an engine, best driving feel, yeah Honda has got Toyota there.
7:55 i agree 100% on that
Hondas are honestly a joy to work on and a great detox after having to deal with anything german made
Did a head gasket for a 2021 hrv, was easy work, no weird bolts, solidly engineered and straightforward while being reliable. The audi on the other hand was a nightmare and I'll never touch another head gasket on those again
What about skoda kodiaq ?
Worked at a UK 4x4 specialist & those LR wheel nuts are a damn PAIN.
Harley is like that Jeep with maintenance… if it ain’t leakin… it’s empty
how they put that at S tier is a complete sham. They're fartcycles. Unreliable, expensive, loud and SLOW.
... and you look like a poser riding one. A constant farting anus with wheels.
At least with the Harley you can get to everything.
@@spfadden082711 yup, just like a toilet. Except mine doesn't leak :D
@@spfadden082711 also the only bikes you ever see sitting on the side of the road.
@@spfadden082711 as long as it’s not the vrod lol that thing was funny
I already know this video is gonna be wildly popular.
Lexus owner here! I love my 2023 IS350 F Sport RWD 🔥 Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 with white interior. 3.5L V6 NA 🔥
Bruh Hyundai/Kia is waaaaaayyyyy easier to work on than Infinity/Nissan. That's crazzzzyyy placement there 😂
They’re just so biased and know nothing besides mechanism
@@popsandbangs8858 Yeah they're highly favorable to Nissan, especially with the sponsors. Kia/Hyundai are probably one of the easiest and more affordable vehicles to work on nowadays. Yeah, they're cheap and not real reliable on certain models, but that's the literal benefit. It has 60k Basic/100k Powertrain warranty when new and you'll nuke two engines or A/T's in 100k on a Kia, but the whole damn thing was only 50-60k for a decent size SUV so whats the complaint? Better than a $75k+ Honda/Toyota or a $60k+ Nissan that the warranty is dead at 35-60.
@@murkadelic422 told ya , this video is very biased on both
I was worried about buying a Hyundai, but research some before hand and seemed like it has the stigma from back in the day. Nowadays every brand seems be getting recalled, at least the Hyundai has that warranty…. Imagine you wouldn’t give that kind of warranty if you dont stand behind your product.
@@rythem17except it took a class action lawsuit for them to fix their engine manufacturing issues. Watch out for those theta 2s!
These 2 are so awesome together, holy sh1t man. I always get excited when I see a video with these two together as they just seem to comfortable to speak their mind and their humour compliments each others too.
This is the actual best Real Mechanic Stuff video ever, funny, and so good at showing how different we are, but still so tremendously relatable.
As a 10 year dealer tech that fled the industry, I also want to offer my list:
S: Honda. Acura. (No debate should be had here. These things just rock. THE BATTERY HOLD DOWN IS THE TIMING BELT TOOL IN SOME)
A: GM/Chevy (Easiest transmission removals and rebuilds ever, easy engines that rarely change, basic suspension, and most of them nowadays are electric Power Steering that has like no problems, so it's low mess) Hyundai/Kia, Toyota/Lexus. (Hyundai and Kia are the same bee-tee-dubs. For me they have the most ridiculously easy suspension and brakes ever. Basic as-f engiens too)
B: Mazda, Nissan, Infinity(My fiance has a Nissan 350Z that I do all the work on. The thing has been DAMN EASY), Maserati (Never worked on one, but they were owned by Chrysler for a while, when I worked at a Chrysler dealer, and I heard they were just easier to deal with overall compared to their Chrysler counterparts)
C: Subaru(Rust nightmares), Ford (Ever done a Focus water pump? Dealer tech strat is literally take an airhammer to work it out of the bore. Bottom, then top, and repeat. Fucking garbage. Oh, and door latches, ANYTHING timing... They'll make you money because of WHAT fails, but Ford is also ASS HOLES about parts. If a car needs a FICM(Front Interface Control Module), it has to stay at the dealership. Like fuck off.)
D: All Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, etc
F: GERMAN CARS - ALL GERMAN CARS. Over engineered, hard to diagnose, scan tool killers, need special software to interface with, and everything is either hidden under plastic covers, or is a part that any other car would take 1 hour to remove, but takes 5 hours with these.
If I didn't list it, I never got to work on it, or had any opportunity to see it worked on, and therefore don't have a fair opinion.
Shop owner here - I'd put Nissan down in C but otherwise your list tracks pretty well with mine.
@OddlyIncredible I thought about owning my shop, my exposure to Nissan is high which is why I put it up there. They are definitely not as bad if you have the right hand tools and know what to expect.
The videos with Bob Hall, one of the original Miata creators. Those vids are great too!
Americans just dont understand German cars. Any European mechanic will put german cars in B as worst case and all american junk in F
you forgot landrover
Had to watch it until the end lol still biased - Acura over Lexus? The list actually goes 1)Toyota 2)Lexus 3)Mazda. This is due to Toyota always being the benchmark for all manufacturers to follow, Lexus because it’s Toyota Luxury and Mazda because in the last 20 years they’ve really upped their quality/reputation, plus Toyota are invested in them somehow so they share their tech etc with them nowadays.
Basically just told me what brands mechanics make money on with the least effort
Love you guys
Sandro is keeping it real.
Old Mercedes are awesome to work on.
and none of them are on the road today.
Old everything is awesome to work on compared to new stuff. I'm working on a model t.... had to pull the radiator... so had to take off the hood, cut headlight wiring(wasn't original), loosen 2 nuts, take off 2 bolts, and 2 hoses. None of the bolts were seized. I also fixed a 110 year old John deere hay cutter and didn't have any bolts seize on it either. Bolts were made different back then. Not saying they are stronger than today's though
@@Pigtrapper oh yeah, that model T, that's the stuff right there... hold on son i'll get my old typewriter back from the dump so i can type on paper stating that mercedes have nothing going for them, maybe except rappers and sandro.
@@lgmediapcsalon9440posh people sold them because they were out of fashion and they are still working all around the world, specialy in Africa, that is the hardest cars test, as daily warriors. All those that the grill goes up with the bonnet are good machines, their vans are goog, Trucks are súper cool, UNIMOG KICK ASS, old school class G with solid axle, the OM600 series was great, some off them 800cv with performance mechanic pumps are the off road beasts. Kompressors are súper cool… AMG is jewellry, 300SL are the sexyest things in the world 🤷🏻♂️😂🤫 my car is my father’s class C kompressor from 2005 aprox. Beside manteinance, have change break discks and pads, one alternator, sparksplugs, driver window boton, and clutch. Easy relatevely cheap to repair ‘cos they are good quality parts and easy and fast to work with. An oficial Mercedes repair center, if you have all the parts ready from dealer near you, is a printing money machine, cos cars go out fast and the owners are allways happy. Just follow the service manual. This four plásticos that covers the engine and makes everyone have nightmares are really easy to take out. I keep it the family, hopefully till I die. Toyota 60’s series aren’t that reliable.
P.D: sorry for my rusty english
W123 w124 ❤❤❤
Had never owned a Nissan until I moved to the USA. Ended up buying a 2019 Nissan Altima and a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder without having an idea about how bad there CVT’s supposedly were.
After finding out about all the issues the CVT’s supposedly has my heart dropped and Mile by mile I was just waiting on the CVT’s to go out. It was so bad that I immediately started putting money on the side so I can be ready for the day the CVT would give out. And well now both my Nissans have over 300,000 miles due to me and the wife traveling all over the USA and I have not had a single issue with the CVT transmission or the engine. So at least in my personal experience my Nissans have been extremely reliable
Nissan is way under rated with the reliability of their vehicles. Yea I would stay away from the CVT trans. However their engines and other trans are solid as can be. Had a 2010 Titan, 220k miles before I traded it in. Next to no issues with it other than routine maintenance. Still ran like new the day I sold it. Although they hit the nail on the head with the placement of some parts (starter under intake).
Your personal experience doesn’t invalidate he thousands of other bad experiences
i agree some just get really lucky due to climate the type of people driving and many more
As long as you baby that transmission and don't drive it super hard, the CVT can last quite some time if you do routine maintenance. The problem is that most people who buy Nissans buy them because they're cheap. When the main reason you buy a car is because it's cheap, you probably don't have the disposable income to do things like routine maintenance. Oil changes maybe relatively inexpensive (hah), but transmission fluid changes sure as hell aren't. So, people let it ride. Combine this is a lot of people driving Nissans super hard, and well... That transmission grenading itself at 80k miles isn't too uncommon of an occurrence.
@ well I can at least speak on my part and say that after hitting 100,000 miles I did not baby the CVT on my 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. Pretty much for over 200,000 miles my 2018 pathfinder has always towed a 5,400 pound camper. I’ve just always changed the CVT oil at 60,000 miles and it’s still pulling strong. On our 2019 Altima as you know driving from state to state seems like forever so a lot of people tend to drive 90-100 mph on these interstates while traveling and we just go with the flow so the Altima has also never been babied and has also never gave us a single issue.
Anybody who brings Angelina home for the holidays, their mother/father is going to be proud, before you tell them she is a master mechanic. She's an awesome personality whose laughter is contagious.
Ive owned 4 mazdas, all were very reliable (even the 06 mazda3 I had for as a first car despite having bad rust like many of the mazdas from that era and there were some things I had to replace at 100k miles such as the PCV valve and a coolant temp sensor which also led to replacing the belts and water pump / coolant, the PCV was a pain, but the coolant system stuff was medium difficulty for a first car repair i ever did). I now own a 1990 Miata and a 2021 manual mazda3 hatch, the NA miata is very easy to work on, and the new gen mazda3s are ESPECIALLY easy to work on. VERY spacious engine bay, reliable engines (turbos have some minor issues covered under warranty tho), and the oil filter and drain bolt are RIGHT next to each other in a very accessible location with a splash guard access cover (you only really have to change the oil / do normal maintenance on modern mazdas, my dad has owned two different gen CX-5s and they both NEVER needed any repairs, just normal maintenance, and my Mazda3 is at 51k miles and has been wonderful).
sure the rotaries are bad, but the number of those are miniscule, the ford mazdas were still mostly reliable and mostly easy to work on, and modern mazdas are very reliable and very very easy to work on (except for maybe the new cx-70 / 90 with their new 6cyl engines and their placement in the engine bay). the skyactiv engines are tanks, and the suspension is pretty good on these cars, there isnt much that goes wrong.
with the ford era mazdas still lingering around but given how long ago its been since their cars improved Id easily give mazda a low A or at the VERY LEAST top of B.
I had a 92 Mazda turbo (I don’t remember the exact model because I was 18 and couldn’t care less)… looking back it was a great little car. It was quick and I beat the hell out of it. Never had an issue
Mazda sucked till they ditched ford in 2014 and partnered with toyota.
@@GrumpyWolfTech Mazda became a reliable company after 2014. They are now just as reliable as Hondas or Toyotas. Mazda partnership with Toyota is very recent, couple of years old at best.
Sad to see how far Mitsubishi has fallen. They barely even have a presence now in the US. Can't speak for their stuff in the last 15 years but prior to that their stuff was SUPER easy to work and and fairly reliable. Sure they had some quirks here and there but for the most part I loved being a tech at Mitsubishi. And this is coming from a diehard Toyota guy that's owned multiple Supras, Celicas, Camrys, and Corollas. Even when Mitsubishi ditched the 4G63 and went with the 4B11 it was super easy to work on.
Edit; quick side note....fuck the older Mitsubishi valve cover gaskets! Them things used to get so damn baked into the valve cover that they were damn near impossible to get out. Also fuck the cam bore O-rings on the Montero and Montero Sports! Such a pain in the ass for something so simple.
I have an old Montero. The thing's a tank, but it definitely has some oddities.
I'm sad too. My weird Endeavor still runs 20 years later but some parts, like a working ignition computer, took a while to find. Still easy to work on.
Bruhhhhhh my head gaskets on my 99 Sebring (had this mistu 2.5 24v) the thing literally cooked and turned to brittle plastic. Worse repair to date
Yeah Mitsubishi did have some oddities. Not necessarily bad oddities. Just their own way of doing things. For example, I once had to replace the con rod, and main bearings in an engine. They have little stamps with notches on the coordinating points where they need to be replaced. Now the fun part is however many notches it had in the stamps is cross referenced in their system to a specific color designation to each bearing. Literally never seen that. Usually manufacturers always give you a specific measurement lol. Also a lot of their torque specs were usually by how many degrees you turned the bolts after tight in a sequence. So it would be like tight in sequence, 1/2 turn in sequence, 1/4 turn in sequence. We even had a specialty tool to measure the angle to perfection. They also used to have their trans filters on top of their trans in front wheel drive vehicles. It looked like a normal oil filter but was labeled A/T only. Made replacing a transmission filter super easy though because all you had to do was unscrew it, wipe the mating surface clean, and screw a new one on.
I'm assuming you meant the valve cover gaskets on the Sebring? And yes they turn to hard plastic and get stuck in the groove of the valve cover. This stinks to high heaven and I'd recommend wearing some kind of mask or something but ...take a propane torch to it to heat to old gasket material. Then use a pick to dig the gasket out of the grooves. Just be careful not to bend the grooves out of the valve cover. I did that on a Montero once and it leaked like a mofo after. Had to replace the whole valve cover. Lesson learned.
strictly as an owner and diy'er on both of these brands, BMW and Land Rover, both x2, i have to say I feel like a higher power is punishing me for my life choices, I agree with your comments completely when it comes to LR, If there was a lower tier, then I would definitely put them in the tier below that.....thing I hate about my 04 Disco 2, is that its most reliable at one thing, LEAKING, every week theres a new one,,,,, the '16 LR4, the electrical system is absolute crap, had a problem with the start/stop, the dealer flashed the module, and had to keep it for a week, while they were troubleshooting with Corporate techs in GB. reflashing the start stop module, ended up disabling most of the vehicles safety systems as well......couldnt release the vehicle to me until there was a fix for the firmware, I think they told me at the time that LR issued a TSB after my situation as well......dont know the validity of that, but not the right reason to hold fame over....control arms on both seem to be an annual maintenance replacement as well..bah
bmw is a real treat compared to LR :)
As an owner of a VW and someone who has worked on a decent amount going back to t0 80s VWs, you are 100% correct on your rating. I can do most of the work and still choose to take it to a specialized VW mechanic because it's not worth spending 4 days doing something simple.
yeah seems like an american thing to slander vags. ive had a 2012 audi a4 3.0tdi, 2020 vw id3 & 2019 skoda octavia 1,6tdi and im surprised to see that professionals have had problems with working on these since they have been a breeze. there are some sucky models but you can do your research and avoid those. in conclusion, maybe theyre just not familiar with working on them, and the parts are harder to come by than in europe
In my opinion Hondas are like enrichment toys that you give animals in a zoo when it comes to working on them as a mechanic.
It's actually fun and rewarding to work on because nearly everything goes together and comes apart and the most satisfying manner.
Does that extend to Acuras too?
@@nica2411 Yes, because the parts are still Honda.
I have old Honda accord VI liftback from 2001. Now under the hood I have engine made from 3 series mix together F-K-J. And all parts around engines are Re-made and fit from: odyssey, prelude, civic, accord type R, civic type R with engine controller from 1989y civic.
Now I have problem that in Poland and Europe I can’t get new engine bearings. So I will take everything out and put K20A from civic Type R from 2011.
I love these two together but I don't think I've laughed this hard before. NGL when it came back around to Porsche I thought Sandro was going to cave when he immediately looked away from Angie. Respect to both of them for standing their ground for their choice.
This video instantly made me think of advice I got decades ago. If you're looking into buying a car, ask a tow truck driver what to avoid. Every vehicle breaks eventually but some are less likely to leave you stranded. Whether it's make or model, they always have a ready answer. Since then any time I've broken down (or ran into a driver) I've always asked them this question and I've only had 2 cars since 2004.
I’m not a mechanic, but I’m old and have bought a lot of cars in my life. One thing I’ve learned is you can buy one of those cars on top of the list and have problems from day one and buy one from the bottom of the list and go 10 years without an issue. Buy what you like and enjoy! If it has problems fix them or sell it lol
Old Mercedes? Brick houses! Their reputation in 2024? Somewhere between "meh" and Stalantis. IMHO I have to go with Angelina.
Not stellantis but some mercedes do have renault engines. Especially the smaller engines tend to be bought over from renault. Also a mercedes van (unless buying the V6 version) is just a refurbished renault van.
As a 1990 w124 300CE owner, putting Mercedes so low hurt but I understand that Mercedes is not what it used to be
The BMW window regulator issue is REAL. I keep a small pack of golf tees in the glove box for this reason.
i also have to keep a bottle of bmw blinker fluid in the trunk
Never has that and i have had almost every bmw model. New and older ones. Bmws suffer from poor maintenance a thing americans tend to like it appeals
@@peterhurst4717 yes that's the reason they break down in the us, plus here in europe we get the real bmws not the mexican ones they get in the us
@@denikasmi1850 the us also gets alot of models made in germany the plant in mexico just recently opened
Bruh I went through so many front passenger window regulators in my e46 it was crazy. All brand new ones and didn’t last. The constant oil leaks, as well kept oil in the trunk along with coolant 😅😭
My Kia optima 2015 200k miles not burning oil took to Niagara fall NY, Kentucky last month and going to Florida by the 20 of December. My wife 2011 Kia sportage 219k miles and still running strong
I have a 2015 Kia forte 95k miles and runs great also. Burns a little oil but who cares
Kia & Hyundai unlike Japanese cars require someone to look after them, they ain't your corolla but they are not as sensitive as Volkswagen cars are including Audi.
@@KyleRS877probably a bad piston rings
@@ChuckNORRlS it has always burned a little oil. Nothing too serious and I’ve had it checked out, everything is fine. Apparently GDI engines just burn oil
2017 Hyundai Elantra here with 180k burns/leaks a quart every 1000 miles but the only maintenance I've had do to were some sensors, air filter, and oil changes. Oh, and a whole top end rebuild at 110k 😂😭. Jokes aside these are actually very reliable and easy to work on cars.
It's funny because our mechanic loves Subarus, and when we had a bunch of shops closing in our part of Detroit, he made sure to snatch up the mechanics that know boxer engines. Combine that with his prices, and our Scooby is going on 300k miles, lol.
Seeing two people from LA fighting over which Brand from the same German City is better is so peak Car Brain, and I love it.
You two are great. I love that you're comfortable enough with each other to have a solid discussion about things you disagree on. Also, I'm going to just pretend that you're grouping Mini in with BMW and didn't snub us (which works in my favor because they're kind of a pain to work on, lol).
The way you tell stories is top-tier. Keep pushing it!
I'm curious what parts of subaru aren't great to work on. Obviously I only have about 1% of the experience these two would have as I'm just an owner, but the one I own and few I've helped work on with friends/relatives have been pretty easy for the job needing done which has been mostly maintenance level stuff. I've been pleased with being able to work on my Forester; fluid changes, filters, cleaned throttle body plate, tail lights. Worst thing I've had was a seized lug nut.
IMO, I have moderate experience growing up rural midwest. I only owned Fords, but when I got T-boned (my fault) and wrecked my F-150 I needed something that can survive Iowa/Minnesota winters and get good gas mileage.
I bought a Crosstrek, no turbo, and she is a champ. Super easy to work on, unless you're doing Spark Plugs. I will probably have a mechanic do the next change out.
Overall CVT's are not desirable, but Subaru makes the best of them. Honestly, I think I would buy another one.
When Sandro complements your Honda Accord and your keeping you smile in check cuz your a chill guy...
😂 love it!
WOW! That was one of the best vids of y'alls I've seen in a while. I absolutely love the counter play between you too. Thanks much love
Now we have to get them reviewing car commercials or brand marketing claims. Excellent chemistry and the idea for this was brilliant.
I love how this came down to such a debate. You can see the passion they both have.
Bro says Mercedes is easy to work on, but Subaru is a pain in the ass? Lol wut 😂
I thought the same thing. Subaru cars are pretty straightforward for the most part.
@@ReeveHelalV yep, I’d argue they’re easier to work on than Hondas. Suspension and engine design has remained nearly the same for all of their models since the 90s. They design them with the mechanic in mind, I can have the engine out of one in an hour. I pulled an older one into the shop for new cylinder heads once. I pulled it in at 8am. I had the engine out, cylinder heads replaced, and engine back in before lunch time.
One of the most important things about tier lists is not losing sight of what youre judging everything on. You can also have multiple focuses! The look of the cars under the brand, how tough it is to fix, how well youre paid for fixing it, and anything else.
Shout out to the Honda Fit getting the flowers it deserves.
100%
I don't think I have ever seen a used Fit for sale. People must be keeping them forever.
@@lorisewsstuff1607 dude i swear they live forever is like the Toyota tercel in some parts of the world if you take care of them they never die
I have a very good friend who owns a Fit. My only issue with it is, that at 6'1", I don't "fit" in the driver seat!
I've got an 09 sport and an 18 ex. 20 years into my career as a mechanic..these are absolutely great cars (the GE8 is better).
I was surprised and quite relieved to see my car make the only A here.
THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! SANDRO VS. ANGELINA IN THE THUNDERDOME! Also, I've never heard anyone shill harder to get a free Jaguar more than S did. And it's a shame to see, after all of the years of loyal work, Juanito getting fired when El Jefe gets back to the office.....
2008 dodge Charger sxt with a 2.7l… had a 3.5, was a cop car… flick the left turn signal… Trunk opens… Hit the lock button… Trunk opens… roll the passenger window down… trunk opens… all I’m saying is… Dodge… Don’t EVER touch another wire in your existence…
You got to check all the trunk wires and see where they messed up. Take it to a car electrical pro so trash mechanics dont trash your interior or exterior trying to find the wires
@y2krispy can’t, had to give it up, cause Anti theft mode is a thing that chargers and 300s do. Yeah. Apparently the ECUs can go bad, which cause the car to go into anti theft mode. Can’t start it, but you can do a bunch of other things. Put it in neutral, roll down the windows, lock and unlock the doors electronically, everything. It just wouldn’t crank. That’s it. Little flashing light. Went to the junkyard, and pulled a new ECU, my car started right up with no issue. Still had problems with the dumb truck popping open every time I unlocked it. (Went into anti theft mode a 2nd time.) I just gave up on Dodge products. Great cars, shitty engineering.
Sooo there was a short in a section of the wiring loom where the trunk would recive power to open whenever one of those functions was used. A wiring diagram and some time could fix that.
you bought an ex cop car bro, what did you expect?
@ a working $1,200 car? 😭😭😭😭
That was a great review! The chemistry between these 2 made it a lot of fun! Good job!!
26:23 Okay, here's the truth. Porche hangs with Lamborghini and Ferrari, Sandro's just but hurt over Mercedes. Mercedes is a "D" tier, period. When you worked on a Mercedes and some asks how your day was, you answer, "I got merked," and everyone around you bows their head for a moment of silence.
Sandro “I like cars”
My brain “ I like turtles”
This kinda helped me decide on what to look at for my next car as someone who plans to keep it running myself
Not a Honda guy, or any specific brand for that matter, but Honda's are probably one of the easiest project cars if the base is solid. The K engine is legendary and the aftermarket is huge and worldwide. Volkswagen is a good second choice although they can be annoying with matching parts like engines and gearboxes. Not as mix and match as Honda, but has a massive aftermarket and wealth of knowledge on forums. For both, the pre-2000 cars are the easiest. 2000 to 2005 (maybe 2010) is also decent. Beyond that, you're doing a ton of wiring.
Toyota is best for DIY.
@@Prepare2Survive No it is not lmao. Hondas are much easier and there are more readily available parts. More information and videos on how to work on them. People have half a decades worth of time on civics alone. If they want the easiest car to keep up and running by themselves, they should get a honda
Your gonna hate whatever car u get if u listen to these guys. They only like 4 bangers slammed to the ground
@@jothew1274 Wow! The writing level is high with you eh?! What do you think they should get then?😂
As an Audi owner, and self-maintainer, I approve this message. Love it though
Same lmao I love my A6, haven't had any issues other than oil consumption, maybe I'm one of the lucky ones lol
I recently Crashed my audi a small dent on the front, I'm 20 lol and trying to fix it 😭 the coolant broke too
If you don't work on your own Audi good luck.
I have a 2015 A4 Quattro
I love it but had to learn how to work on it myself you cant be scared.
Oil change at Audi alone $300
Warped rotors 2 front rotors for $1400
Did all myself for under $250
Not to mention i had to change my high pressure fuel pump another $300 just for the part.
But its a nice vehicle lol
@@omarsalazar962 well I'm female and short lol
Angelina, I had a woman acquaintance that rode a Harley Electra Glide. She was 5' flat. She literally jumped off the motorcycle at lights because there was no way those tiny legs were touching the ground with her in the seat. Not only that, but she even lowered it so it was easier to leap off of when she came to a stop (she still couldn't touch the ground). She said it was her most favorite motorcycle that she had ever ridden.
As a Subie tech, these by far are the easiest to work on and diagnose
I can change all five spark plugs and coil packs in my Volkswagen in 5 minutes. My wife's subie, not so much.
Double the amount of head gaskets = double the chance of them failing.
easier than Toyota and Honda? Hell no. You are smoking crack if you think Subie is up there with the rest of the asian imports. Those EJ engines are a ticking time bomb just waiting to blow up. its never a matter of if, but when they blow up.
I've owned several GM and Chrysler/Jeep vehicles and most recently a 2015 Outback. The Outback is by far the easiest to work on out of those. Subarus may not be Honda or Toyota level, but I wouldn't rank them below Chevy or put it at Dodge level.
subaru is just ass, like i don’t even care about the repairability, i just don’t want that shit. Every subaru sounds clapped out, always has shitty awd, always owned by lesbians, i’m out on subaru bro
Sandro -----> VAN !
BMW was way ahead of it's time back in the day, like the 8 series.... 840 / 850 .... awesome stuff.
I gotta agree with Sandro, the new 5th gen Prius' (2023+) really makes me want one, they actually look great compared to every previous generation.
Agreed, they look sharp as shit, I was complimenting one like "what is that, it looks sleek" and a buddy said it was a prius and I was like get the fuck outta here lol
People watching mechanics have OPINIONS on what they've worked on, and getting mad at said opinions because their experience wasn't the same. What a time to be alive. 😂
I feel like the Cayenne and Macan pulls Porsche far below Ferrari and Lamborghini. Plus Mercedes has as much racing pedigree as Porsche as far back as 20+ years before Porsche was even founded (Formula 1, Le Mans, Mille Miglia, DTM, hell they were even competitive in IndyCar in the mid 80s!), they just ALSO have a luxury pedigree that goes back a century.
Ferrari has the Purosangue and Lamborghini has the Urus. And Mercedes quit racing entirely from 1955 - 1994. So your logic isn't really consistent.
It's ok to not like Porsche, but just admit it's personal bias.
@bf5175 oh no, I love Porsche, and I think the Purosangue and Urus are blemishes on the respective brands as well, but at least they try to seem vaguely on-brand, but using the same logic they apply in the video, I can't defend differentiating that much between Porsche and M-B. And no, Mercedes didn't quit racing entirely in that timeframe, just Formula 1. DTM, sports car racing and speed record attempts were still active endeavors, and from the 70s onwards they participated in sports car racing (24h of Spa for example) through AMG and other partnerships (e.g. The 300SEL 6.3 V8 from the late 60s and 70s, the Sauber C8/C9 on Le Mans in the 80s, etc.)
Finally Mercedes is one of only three manufacturers who have won the triple crown of Indy 500/Le Mans/Monaco GP, and were the first to do so! (the other two are Ford and McLaren)