Toyota dealerships are the worst. I visited two in my area (Virginia Beach, VA area); they were both arrogant and rude. I have excellent credit and I was ready to buy with a decent cash down payment. Not trying to brag, but I'm the definition of a good customer. One sales manager got angry with me when I refused to pay a markup. They both felt entitled to my business. I bought a Mazda instead of a Toyota.
I had to study for about 3 weeks watching a bunch of youtube videos on how to handle the sellers. It's exhausting to buy a car from a dealer, for no reason smh.
I'm in central VA and Toyota dealers are just as bad through the Shenandoah Valley. Lots full of vehicles, but they won't budge from their inflated prices. I've NEVER dealt with a salesmen that knew more about the model than I did. All they do is add frustration and cost to the purchase experience. The end of the traditional dealership network model can't come soon enough.
Just hope you didn’t buy a CX90 with its infamous cylinder head coolant issues that Mazda barely addresses… and they might send you a DMCA claim if you try to fix it yourself, or get it fixed at a non-Mazda dealership because that shows “a lack of loyalty” 😂
Bringing your Toyota to the dealer for maintenance is another reason owners don't keep up with maintenance. The prices they charge and the upsells are *ridiculous.* ! ! ! !
Absolutely! Their prices are ridiculous. They wanted 14k to replace the motor in my 07 tundra. That was a used motor with over 100k miles and only 1 year warranty. My bmw 4 series is cheaper to maintain. Out of curiosity I asked what it would cost to replace the motor in my 4 series. The dealer said 10-11k 3 year warranty. That for a motor with 10-25k on it.
It depends what it is and the reasons behind it. I bring mine to the dealer for oil change for instance as I’m always on the go but also down the road if I decide to sell that vehicle privately then it will be an easy sell to the next owner as the dealership will have all records.
It's not a perception though it's fact. Air quality is going down and the reliability is going down due to finally coming into the 21st century with everyone else 🙄
Quality of any vehicle depends how you maintain and care for it. Always makes me laugh when anyone thinks one I more reliable than the other. At this point they all have more computers in them than anything so of course computers and electronics being more prone to failure means more issues overall. Simple.
Same here. I like using the key to open my car and to start it. No push button start or keyless start, no auto lock when I walk away, no stop start. All I want in a car is some basic climate control, a manual transmission, no touchscreens anywhere. Only analog gauges and I want gauges for fun stuff like coolant temp, oil pressure and battery voltage.
As a retired mechanic I can say you make SO MANY valid points. If Toyota listens to opinions on social media I bet this is one of the first places they check out. If they haven't offered you a job in management THEY SHOULD ! ( I think you love what you do and would politely decline though 😁) Blessings to you and your family.
Don't see him in mgt for he seems to lime to work and see hkw things work. He would be a GREAT consultant for them and a sound advisor who speaks what he sees in his shop.
Ever since I first saw ur TH-cam video I've been watching u and I must say u certainly know how to make ur tools work for u, some guys might have stuff but don't really know how to use them to full potential, plus another thing I like about watching u ,ur very passionate about what u do,and it's quite evident u have a lot of ur father in u, God bless you
You’re either naive or delusional. Toyota is a business. First and foremost objective of any business is to make the most profit while minimizing the costs. Toyota’s quality is going down because the management is cashing in on its reputation. No more, no less. They don’t care about making the highest quality vehicle
The only features I want are power windows, locks, AC, Bluetooth stereo and backup camera. That’s luxury to me. The rest is fluff. I don’t want to drive the equivalent of an iPad on wheels.
I have come to appreciate Carplay as well. I can do without power windows or locks but that hasn't been an option for decades. I hate out-of-lane and speed-limit alarms, but I think collision detection is a plus. I'm willing to pay for that, especially in a car that I give to my children. Sad-to-say but that saved my butt once.
I respect this guy a lot. Don't know him personally but he still comes off humble. also - thank you for making a video on how to change the water pump on the 3.5V6 lol it took me 2 days but I saved 900 dollars that way!
He likes victim blaming. The problem is Toyota, not the people that buy them. You can maintain your Totata to the max and it will still bread down. It isn’t the features. The problem is the engine and drivetrain train. This guy is reason numero uno why people who owned a Toyota will never buy another. Victim Blaming and Shaming. They will tell you it is because you did not maintain your vehicle even before diagnosing the problem or checking their own computerized maintenance record.
I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma that I bought new. Changed the oil and filter and greased it every 3000 miles. Changed the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles. I still own it and it now has 248,000 miles. Runs as good as the day I bought it. Maintenance is the key.
My wife’s Lexus rx330 has 300,000 miles oil change every 3 to 5 thousand miles runs great still I’ve replaced the whole suspension and steering twice we live in the woods deep so it’s rough on that stuff but the mechanics is perfect still my Carolla gets oil change every 3 thousand runs great
The only thing that killed ours of the same year was my dad not recoating the frame. It eventually rusted out entirely. Shame too since the engine and manual trans were mint.
@@ElectronNinja I lived in Virginia and Toyota did a recall years after I had bought mine and they replaced the frame for free. The new frame is still good to go.
@@craig6641 Sadly his wasn't gone enough for a replacement, and the coating was not really permanent. Had I been older at the time I would have been more on top of it. Dumb 16yr old vs 31yr engineer. Bummer too that little truck was amazing.
Toyota dealer service departments have priced themselves out of regular customers pocket books. Example: My highlander’s air/fuel ratio sensor went bad 6 month ago. Toyota service wanted over $900 to replace it ($386 for a/f sensor, $500 for labor, $25 to clear the check engine code). So I bought the exact same sensor from AutoZone for $220 incl tax + $11 for 22mm wrench at Home Depot + $7 for PB Blaster (ended up not needing it). I replaced it myself and went back to AutoZone to borrow their ODB2 reader to clear the check engine light. I viewed several TH-cam videos’s before to get a handle of the difficulty and one video also identified how to test if the sensor is bad with a multimeter. The best $240 and time I spent on myself. Found an independent shop that comes with high recommendation for future work. No more dealer service part price gouging and outrageous labor fees. Thank you for the excellent videos!
There are countless examples of things like this. It's not that difficult to do some basic research and do it yourself. I don't let anyone, dealer or not, ever touch any of my vehicles. Doing things yourself will almost always cost you 75% to even 90% less than any dealer or shop will. It's been like this for a very long time. Why pay someone $300 when I can do it for $50, and taking the likely chance that the guy messing with your car really doesn't care about your car. It's just get you in, get your money, get you out. Hungover from the night before, ready to go home, and your car is just another number in the way of that. Nah, I've seen way too much to let anyone touch my stuff.
Nice! I had one dealer and two shops unable to pin point the emissions code on our 05 Highlander. So, I replaced the engine hoses and one valve and found split hoses at connection points...this was after a new OEM gas tank cap didn't help. I also keep the tank more full as a general practice. I was pretty ticked no one would dig into it a bit and figure it out, when I was willing to pay. Then, same thing with rear control arm bushings...the wiggle with a pry bar was not minor...but I had to find it and not the dealer plus one private shop? Good grief, guess who now moonlights as a mechanic in his own driveway? The only thing I'll pay a private shop for is hardware I can't remove and alignments.
I have a 2006 Tundra 4x4 with 299,300 and I love it, every things still works! My 1990 four runner had over 700,000 miles before it gave up the ghost, that was a great suv.
High five. Mine's an 04. I love creature comforts, but the lack of unnecessary tech is one of the great things about it. Its drivetrain has components that were used for decades, and the 2UZ is a great engine. (kind of weak for towing, though)
I know a honest mechanic when I see one. Excellent video. I was riveted for 22 minutes and initially I didn’t think it would last for more than 5 minutes. What a pleasant guy 👍🏻
I'm also a retired mechanic and we were happy with everything manual because that's what we we had and were offered at the dealer. As people became lazy and spoiled with electronics, everything has turned into what we have today. Imagine today, having to use a manual choke to start a cold engine or watching a movie on a black and white TV that we had to get off of our lazy ass's to change the channel or adjust the antenna so we could watch the best parts of the movie? People today would drop dead from the shock.
While many older mechanics say the older days were better Apparently they are forgetting: the choke, points, distributor cap, spark plug wires, timing and the carburetor just to name a few!😊 As a 3rd generation mechanic and engine builder today's engines are much better quality!
late 1980's thru 1990s were the BEST because Japan introduced Multi-Port Injection that improved fuel economy and reliability. Cars had only one computer that controlled the fuel system.
No, as a "Toyota guy" I complained about how boring they looked. Was thrilled to see the style makeovers starting around 2015. I thought it was the best of both worlds: Add classy styling to boring reliability. Win-win! Sort of off topic: Toyota's stock price (stock ticker: TM) is taking a temporary beating cuz of the recent problems and so it's on sale. Invest now if you're bullish on Toyota resolving these problems and thriving in the future.
I currently drive a 1991 Honda Civic that has ZERO bells and whistles. I keep my car in mint condition, but if I needed to buy a new one EXACTLY like the one I have (No power windows, doorlocks, nothing!) I would buy such a car in a HEARTBEAT!
my dad owned a '91 Civic DX Sedan from 1995-2018, had to get rid of it because the fuel tank was leaking and it was too expensive to fix. I'm glad I had the opportunity to drive it when I was first learning how to drive :) rolldown windows, manual door locks, GLASS headlight lenses! It only had ~145K miles when we got rid of it :/ if the fuel tank wasn't an issue it could've easily lasted until now
I have an old 2011 Nissan NP300 made in Mexico. No airbags,no power windows, no electric mirrors, no ABS and a manual trans. In all this years only changed a front left hand bulb and two 12 volt batterys. Two transmission and dif oil changes and engine oil and filters.,and four tyres and struts Ohh I forget one spark plugs set and front disc and brake pads. All maintenance made in my back yard. She works for me.
Car Care Nut - thank you for being you. Humility, broad scoped consideration for basically every component of a car. Great ability to talk. I’ve watched countless 1hr+ videos of yours and have not felt the urge to skip through any of it. Every moment is packed with educational content. God bless you. Thank you for making interesting what I used to think was mundane.
"How dare you ask for innovation!?" -this video Imagine having the same mindset in any other market. Video games peaked in the 90's, what is this "online play"? LEoLOLED TVs? Bah! Tube TVs were the pinnacle of TVs! Centerfired cartidges!? We all know firearms reached perfection with the musket! Such nonsense to justify Toyota's lack of quality.
@@InitialFailure Um... what? Who the fuck is trying to justify ANYTHING in this video? Are you deaf? Did you even watch the video? Do you have any critical thinking ability, at all? Literally NOTHING in your comment relates IN ANY WAY to the video. Like what lmao You are so brain dead that "more complex = more things can go wrong" is too hard to wrap your head around. How is it that you are so uneducated that you dont understand fundamental laws of physics? Also, who the fuck are you? Why do people like you think you know more than actual professionals on this topic...? Wonder why every single mechanic on earth always praises cars from the early 2000's. Guess they ALL want no innovation, huh? Or... maybe they know what they're talking about? Your EXTREMELY UNQUALIFIED opinion means jack shit. Your words are a literal shitstain on the floor in regards to toyota's reliability. Have a nice day ;)
@@InitialFailureActually video games are suffering from the same issue. The modern complexity of video games have created six year long devs cycles and cookie cutter corporate games as publishers feel as though they can’t take any chances on such expensive productions. I don’t blame the consumer as we didn’t choose this. People still buy simple games. But the producers choose to make and sell more expensive products. Toyota knows they can make more money by selling more expensive cars.
I’ve owned Toyota exclusively since 1976, and I just retired from a Japanese company after a 45 year career. Many changes occur as senior management leaves due to a mandatory age 60 retirement. Old school quality focus was redirected to ROI.
I drive a 2011 Corolla, 166K miles, runs like the day I bought it, water pump is the ONLY part ever replaced. (Light bulbs are all original, as is the battery in my key fob.) Purchased it originally because I thought it would be good for a 60 mile a day commute. I've since retired and was thinking about getting something a little more powerful and comfortable... went to a few Toyota dealers, who treated me like I had come of age behind a computer screen... all they could talk about was integrated Apple music and how "cool" that was. I'll be keeping my Corolla (it was actually made in Japan and even has two dipsticks) for the indefinite future. (Both my kids drive newer cars than me!)
I have Toyota Corolla 2015, it got 180k miles on it. No parts were replaced or broken except for regular brakes, filters, spark plugs battery replacement. Engine is in pristine condition still with just regular oil change every 8000 miles. Toyota old school engines are basically bullet proof. I wouldn’t buy anything they made after 2023 but wait until 2028 to buy my next Toyota. They are going through trail and error phase with EPA rules and regs. You can’t go wrong with Toyota…. Just gotta wait until all issues are resolved 😅 my friends still ask me what I am doing to my car that it still runs the same even after 10 years without an engine noise or suspension issues
"You take care of your car, and your car will take care of you." That is legitimately the best and most underrated bit of advice you can tell to ANYONE despite whatever they drive.
That all depends on how they're built and made. If the layout is poorly placed. No one would want to touch it as it just complicated things even further than it didn't need to be if they're properly placed in the right spot for easier access when it comes to maintenance.
My 12 year old C6 Corvette is still going with no mechanical issues because I've maintained it. Runs beautifully. Lots of Chevy's have had problems, but I've taken care of mine.
@@mrvang8077 Yes but that's besides the point. It's the owner's responsibility to know about their car, it's limitations and how to fix it. And if it is a challenge to maintain the car and they're unable to, then what can we tell them other than to see a mechanic?
Preach it: you’re absolutely correct! Last 5 min is spot on. 1. Toyota never should have extended the maintenance intervals for marketing. 2. Dealers, not all but a vast majority, are ruining their reputation with greediness. For existing models Toyota corporate hasn’t raised prices like many manufacturers but DEALERS have raised prices with addendum stickers, added market value, and other bogus reasons to charge more. 3. Maintenance is the key to longevity and reliability.
Exactly. Change the oil and filter of a new vehicle at around 1,000 miles and then every six months or 5,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Oil and filters are cheap, while engines are expensive. AMD agrees with this methodology. I have a 2023 Lexus ES300h (fourth-generation hybrid with a naturally aspirated engine), and I have had the oil and filter changed four times already. She only has 17,600 miles on her. For the last oil change, I switched to Japanese motor oil in July (Idemitsu full synthetic 0W16 IFG 5). For the next oil change, I shall be using the new Idemitsi IFG 7 version made specifically for hybrid Japanese vehicles, which I could finally obtain from Amazon. GLTA!
@@georgerocks5191 Just nod your head, the tell them. Do you know the air you breathe is Approximately 78% of the air is made up of nitrogen. Watch their face, then simply say - NO!, begin to walk away.
Outstanding information. I'm an old hot rod guy from the 60's and I never bought into this long oil changes and coolant BS. So many oil companies and YT mechanic's push this crap. I believe most people should not own a turbo charged engine because you cannot just drive these things and shut them off constantly and neglect them! These tiny engines need boost all the time and wear out accordingly. That's my 2 cents and rant! 😄
Great video as always! Respectfully disagree when it comes to build quality, the new Lexus GX built and materials quality doesn't come close to my old 2011 GX460. Cheap, poor fitting plastic interior. Agree with you on Dealers, when I went to see the 2024 GX, sales man at our local dealer told me straight out " there's a 10k over charge on this model due to its demand and limited availability" I walked out of that place right at that point. Never will I ever let a dealer extort me with over charges for a damm vehicle and couldn't believe Lexus is letting dealers do it. Not regretting going with an Acura 25 Acura MDX type S. Keep up the good work Sir!
The balls those dealerships have is unconsionable.. cars are like tostitos.. they will make more no matter what imaginarily limited it is...they will make more.
But you buying brand new car from dealers is part of the problem. Stop buying cars for those ridiculous proces, and they'll go down. Supply and demand. I never get people buying new cars. I don't know how much I'd have to make to waste so much money. Certainly not typical office job salary
I've been watching your videos for a really long time, even though people tried to tell me you were a Toyota Fan boy and I shouldn't listen. The vast majority of your videos are entertaining, informative, and very well done. Also, your voice is clear, you explain things VERY well, and your sign-off is wonderful! This particular video, in my humble opinion, is the best one yet, by far! Thank you for the "State of Toyota" type of explanation here about what's been going on. Your description is not only spot-on, but I believe it states pure truth, and will educate folks on what's REALLY happening out there. I own a 2005 Tundra Double Cab 4.7, and I freakin' LOVE it! My daily driver is a 2013 Honda Accord EX-L 2-door Coupe with a 6-speed manual tranny...my mid-life crisis sleeper sports car. I love it too. Thank you for your very well done and informative videos!
When I bought or ordered my 2020 TRD OR prem. I had to argue with dealership to change my oil after 500miles, they refused to do it, so I told them I would take to another dealership and then they completed oil change, which I do now every 5000km religiously.They told me its new tech now only needs oil change every 16,000km!! I do all at home maintenance now , with help of your great channel and instruction!Thank you for your honest option and common sense!
@@user-tb7rn1il3q Well, you are both wrong in my opinion, car quality didnt get better, but technology advanced A LOT but quality remained the same, while it should have got better. By build quality, things are very similar than they were 20 years ago (I had the chance to compare), but as car production evolved, it should have been evolved as well.
Man, you have spoken with the truth. In this video you covered many concerns a had about Toyota before even owning one. I used to be a Honda lover but not any more because of the quality and all the recalls. Toyota in my own personal opinion is better because they care for their brand. Yes, there are not perfect and that's okay, no one is. I got me a 2022 Sienna XLE not because I didn't like the gadgets and technology that the upper trims come with, instead I went for simple, cheaper and reliable. This works for me. Thank for your videos!!
Ahmed, you're the best!! These extended OCI's as well as other fluids are going to kill a car prematurely and owners should know better. It's like the grade-school teacher with a fresh group of mush-for-brains every year, car ownership must be taken seriously. Like you said, "take care of your car, and it will take care of you." No truer words have ever been spoken. Thank You!
Retired Toyota tech 65 from Scotland Worked on all makes and franchises over many years,from 70s .....to 2015 Have owned 2 cars in past 20 od years 2001 Lexus gs300......apart from normal service items ..... haven't even changed a bulb!!!!!!! 1997 Toyota Camry 2.2 manual.......... Apart from normal service items.......... haven't changed a bulb! Absolutely the best vehicles available! Would never replace them.............. there are no modern alternatives!!!!!!?!!!!!
*You are blessed to own two sterling examples of the Old Toyota. The Toyota still hungry for market share based upon a reputation for materials quality, build quality and after sales service. You were part of that service. Pity is, all three are now retired.*
Same here been a tech for 40 years. Been driving my Camry V6 since 2011. Besides a water pump which is common and I was expecting it. Haven't done anything
@@peterpeter5666is it a V-6, 3.2 litre with a timing belt? How often did you change that? Or, as you stated, or implied, you never had to change that either! Would really appreciate your input regarding this matter, as I have a similar Toyota car!
He is spot on regarding the fact that people neglect the maintenance part . I went to check the used car market to help a friend buying a compact car. The percentage of 10 year old cars who were maintained according To the manufacturer schedule was maybe around 10% at best. And we are not talking about fluid changes which a lot of manufacturers do not require anymore such as ATF or cooling fluid. Hardly anybody takes care of that.
You also have to pay attention to where the car was located. I check the reports to see where it was maintained. If it has maintenance records in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore or Washington DC, I wouldn’t buy it because those cars will have problems because of the terrible road conditions. Those cars get beat up because many drivers drive like the roads are smooth when they aren’t. I think it’s better to buy new and take better care of it and keeping it for a long time. It really doesn’t take long to damage vehicles out here if you’re not careful how you drive it.
The truth is I have a Subaru with anti-collision and a person two cars ahead of me was turning right. The car in front of me wasn’t paying attention and slammed on their breaks. I wasn’t going to react in time, but my car did. It saved an accident. So when my new driving kid needed a car - we went with a Subaru that had the same feature. When my wife got a Land Crusier - she also had that feature. It’s a good thing.
You do make some very good points and your presentation is excellent as always. As a former mechanic and shop owner I have told many customers about ignoring maintainance "Pay me now or pay me later and that could be more costly". I do not agree with your analysis of the toyota reliability record. I have noticed over many years the quality going down and the cost and arrogance going up. Besides the Tacoma and Tundra, other Toyota vehicles that have recently reported issues include the Sequoia SUV, Camry compact car, Corolla, RAV4, and Avalon Hybrid, with problems ranging from engine failures, excessive oil consumption, and airbag concerns across various model years. Several models like the Corolla, Camry, Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid have reported engine problems including potential failures and excessive oil consumption. Toyota has issued recalls for various models including the Tundra and Sequoia, often related to potential engine issues. Certain Corolla and RAV4 models from earlier years have been flagged for potential airbag issues. Older Sienna models have reported issues with the sliding doors failing to open properly. Toyota still has some of its cars such as RAV4, Corolla, Highlander and Camry still sell well but even the Camry that was number one for many years has sold less this year. The point I am trying to make is that they are losing customers like myself when I traded my 2007 Tundra for a 2024 Honda Ridgeline. I do not believe that Toyota Corps is pay attention to what their customers want or they would not have started putting 4 cyl turbos in their vehicles especially trucks. To be fair I beleive much of their engineering is driven by the new EPA standards for fuel efficiency and emissions. There are other brands that have stayed with the V6 engine and they have to meet the same standards. Do those brands such as Honda have better engineers than Toyota? As for the cost I think that all the brands watch to see how much the other is going to charge and adjust accordingly much like a cabal does except they are not all in the same tribe. Once you lose a customer it is very difficult to get them back as many America auto manufacturers have painfully realized too late. Warranty is another issue that manufacturers think will attract customers but for most of us a longer timeframe warranty is worthless if I have to continually take it back to the dealer to fix their poor quality assurance issues. My Lexus has a four year warranty but if I have many issues to include recalls then I will be looking for another vehicle. It is not free when I have to my time to fix something that should have never come out of the factory.
I agree with you 100 % , Toyota is riding on their reputation band wagon on social media. They trashed their Camry since 2018 . There are problems in their 2020 and up highlander too including fuel pump , wind noise and awd failures in little as 30k. I have 2021 Highlander and wind noise is making me upset. Have done everything i could including replacing door seal.
I really like this mechanic and his demeanor and attitude. Having said that your reply was very good and well said. You obviously are quite knowledgeable with your back round, I am in the market for a new suv/truck and don't know which direction to go still. Funny I had a brand new 2007 Tundra for several years and should have kept it. May I ask why the Ridgeline? My sister and brother in law also have 2018 Ridgeline which they bought used and have had good luck with although probably only drive it 7000 or 8000 miles a year.
@@tjsullivan4793 My Wife and I spent one day looking. We started with Tacoma which we owned when it first came out in 95 with a V6 but we didn't like the 4cyl turbo. We tried all the other midsize trucks that had a V6 non turbo like Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger etc. We didn't want a hybrid since we don't drive enough to offset the intitial cost with gas savings. My Wife needed to be comfortable with the truck since the Tundra was too big and she would have to wait until I could take her to Lowes etc. We are getting older and wanted more safety features such as lane assist etc. as well as a limited trim with all bells and whistles. We tried all the dealers in our area and debated on weather we wanted to try Honda since it was a little farther out. We went to the dealer which was the day that the big virus hit all of them so all their computers were down which they managed to work around. We tried the Honda Ridgeline Black Edition and were really surprised how well it drove and rode and I always thought the tailgate opening like a door was a gimmic but we love it so much easier to load and unload. They have a tried and true V6 non turbo engine. The Wife likes driving the truck more than our new Lexus RX350. There is lots of storage in the bed and under the rear seats. There were two items I found annoying which was the auto stop start and Variable Cyl Mgt or SVCM. I found kits online to bypass both so the engine works as it should with no start stop or disabling cylinders for economy. Because we drive so little just local groceries etc. I keep battery minders on both vehicles. My Lexus as the stop start feature as well and I hate having to remember to turn it off everytime I get in it but I havn't found a disabler that will work yet. Our wants and needs maybe different than yours so go out and try them all. Another factor for us was at this point in our lives we always buy the best regardless of cost. We want to enjoy our time left and be comfortable. The kids or grand kids will still end up with a nice size inheritance.
@@sandan500 Wow what a great reply. I really appreciate the time and thought in your response. You have convinced me to go take one for a test drive with my wife. I would drive my sisters Ridegeline but she lives across country so that's not an option. I am kind of a tall guy at 6'3 and my 15 yo son is already taller than me so I go back and forth about prioritizing back seat leg room. But we will get him a car in 2 years so not sure how relevant back seat leg room will be sooner than later. We tend to keep our cars/trucks for like 9/10 years so we tend not to skimp when we buy new ones. We have had a few different Hondas including a 2025 CRV/Hybrid that my wife really likes so off to a dealer to check out a Ridegeline. One more thing thanks for mentioning how you handled the auto off and vcm solution I too would do that.Good luck to you and thanks again.
@@tjsullivan4793 Happy to help. Our thoughts are similar. I have always paid cash for cars and only what I could afford and worked on them myself. All of them up until I retired had over 100K. After my boys were out of college I could finally pay cash for a truck at 50 and bought the Tacoma that first arrived in 95. The 2025 Avalon I traded for the lexus only had 30k miles and the 2007 Tundra was 40k. I am thinking now that when the warranties' are up I will buy new due to all the expensive electronics and most mechanics or technicians these days are just part hangers since a good tech with at least a AAS EE are scarce. Enjoy your Son now I have two grown and it truly has been the "Cats in the Cradle" truism unfortunately. Cheers Mate.
I owned a 1st gen 2000 tundra and absolutely loved it, traded for a 2002 sequoia when my family grew, now drive lx570 but 100% agree with your points on maintenance criticizing owners today that neglect their vehicles and then complain about reliability or longevity issues. You could never offend me by telling the truth as you're always looking out for us! Thank you my friend, wishing you and your family health and happiness for years to come! All the best, Joshua V.
My 2001 Toyota has 272,000 miles original engine and transmission, and I only did oil changes every 8k miles, spark plugs I think 3 times, coils once, transmission fluid only once, water pump once. Still runs perfectly. It's even still on the original timing chain. Oh and I even used this compact sedan for towing (mostly firewood) 😅
Yeah i made a mistake and brought a second hand vehicle for the first time in 20 years. Stupid me for taking on a cheap bastard no maintenance car. 5 of the 6 spark plugs wont come out. Thats one thing on a list that will cost the same amount to fix as the price i brought the car for. STUPID ME
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have a '21 Toyota Avalon. Here's the list of options that I didn't want (or need) but were all standard or required options ALL because I wanted the upgraded sound system. Everything else listed here I didn't want or need: power sun/moonroof (or sunroof at all); side-mirror blind-spot warning system; electronic parking brakes; valve stem air pressure sensors; dashboard reminders that routine maintenance is needed (when it generally really isn't); sensors telling me someone or something is behind me, even though I still look over my shoulder, the old-fashioned way and the way I was taught; etc, etc.
I am in my 70’s and I totally love most all of this technology. Some are not necessary but most do their intended purpose. Just because we didn’t have these things when we grew up, doesn’t make them a bad thing. Do I need them or are they unnecessary? Once you get used to them, over time, I enjoy them! Be open minded!
My 07 es350 just crossed 200K miles. Thanks to all the help from your channel I've learned to do the transmission fluid and coolant as well as my normal 4-5K oil changes. I must be weird because the longer I drive a car the more I like it and I like it more than the new ones. Hoping it will go another 200K and then maybe I'll pick up another 10 year old one.
I agree 100! I remember in the 70’s when many backyards were used to change the oil and do maintenance. Today, we are a “throw away” society…from appliances (which used to last 30 years) to vehicles. I just checked the oil in my Toyota who had an oil change 5,000 miles ago and it’s only a slightly darker golden yellow but she’s getting changed on my next day off!!
the reason so much gets thrown away is that people cant fix it themselves, and is too expensive to have someone do it- or impossible to find someone who can
I am one of the nobodies that bought the 2000 Tundra. I kept it for 17 years, and handed it down to my teenage daughters as their first vehicle. After 17 years and 150,000 miles, I sold it for 25% of what I paid for it. I loved that truck. Nice fireside chat AMD.
Only 150k in 17 years? As long as the frame isnt gone and you changed the transmission fluid every 50k miles it would easily go to 300k, I see them all the time.
Part of that is the market for pickups. I bought a new 2002 Mazda B3000 Dual Sport pickup and eventually handed it down to my son.He drove it to 205,000 miles and sold it in 2023 for almost 25 percent of what I paid for it as well.
@@xscorpx Yeah, I don’t put many miles on. My 06 Nissan Titan has just less than 80K on it. My wife’s 03 Sequoia has just over 200K on it. She drives a little more than I do. We keep them well maintained.
Great honest video as always, IMO. I'm old and still from the old school thinking and I believe if you want your car to last, take care of it. Simple. Change the oil every 5000 miles or 6 month, which ever comes 1st, etc. Your video's shine a light on many things to do for maintenance issues and it's appreciated. I'm lucky enough to have a dealership that I trust and have given me many helpful insights on taking care of problems. Small town mentality. Pls keep your videos coming !
Automotive technology peaked in 2018 as far as I'm concerned. They already had adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, backup cameras, proximity keys and push button start, automatic lift gates, lane departure and blind spot monitoring, but physical buttons and dials were still present, so you didn't have to go through drop down menus on a massive screen or use voice commands for everything. It's been downhill ever since.
Wow - many of the things in your list of 'peaks' are on my list of over-engineered gimmicks - any one would veto a vehicle for my money. Backup camera OK, it is required, but wouldn't pay to repair it after warranty. All the rest are poison for me. Do you use a Faraday box for key fobs? In an apartment or hotel it would be a good idea.
@@john_nip_nop I'm guessing you've never driven a car with adaptive cruise or proximity keys. If you had you would probably like them. Belt lines have gotten so tall and pillars so thick due to side impact and roof crush requirements and side curtain airbags and smaller rear windows due to styling/aerodynamics that blind spot monitoring is nice to have. The visibility on modern cars sucks compared to a decade ago and keeps getting worse. I don't know why anyone wouldn't like power lift gates. Especially if you have kids too short to close the hatch themselves. Emergency braking is nice if calibrated properly and isn't creepy or glitchy like more modern camera based driver monitoring systems.
I don't believe it at all! We have a 2019 limited rav4. It has more manufacturing defects than any other. Just to mention one. The water leaking through the roof rails causes all the wires to rot. 2019-2022 models.
@@orlandoortiz6939 It's the government! They control standards and regulations and demand manufacturers comply to their idea of a vehicle for their idea of a utopian society. Everytime you reengineer a car you have to change the production process. You and I pay for that not the government or the manufacturer. If the manufacturer takes loses they cut production and employment. People get hit again. Ultimately it's the peoples fault they elect these grifters and fake virtue warriors.
@@jonschlegel2961this is the reason I just bought a new 2023 Limited. I could not find 4Runner in good condition at a reasonable price. I did not want a turbo 4 and pay another 10K for the new generation 4Runner
I'm so sick and tired of listening people repeating how their old toyota have 20000 miles, did you even listen to what he just said, you are giving wrong perception that modern toyotas are going to last that long without any issues
That’s what people love about you. You got character, honesty, integrity that’s why you’re very successful. Love your channel. Keep up the good work always enjoy watching all your videos. Thank you.
You're the no.1 guy I go to for toyota & lexus advice! Thank you for all that you do for us! Please do another vid with all the latest information you have on the best Preloved/2nd hand series and variants you would recommend. Especially in light of things like the 2000s landcruiser v8 engine problems starting to all give up now. That vid shook me, was thinking of getting a 2015-2020 landcruiser.
I hope Toyota would get back to basics. My husband and I bought 2 Corolla sport in 2005. They’re still running. My daughter has one and my son has the other. Both are pushing 300 ,000 miles and run great. Forget the gimmicks Toyota. Back to basics. Each car cost around 13,000 dollars. I now own a 2015 and it’s very reliable. I want to get a new Corolla but am not sure the reliability will be as high. I love Toyota !!!! PS. We have always changed the fluids and did not neglect our cars.
You Are right: the success motto of the future is "back to the basics". Doesn't mean that we want a model without power steering, we want models without gimmicks and tablets in the car!
@@Chris-l9w9g Search for Toyota Aygo, we have them in Europe and they are the most basic cars you are "allowed" to buy, because regulations doesn't allow "less". In my opinion, they are the representation of personal mobility. Other than a bike of course.
This is a very good video that make a lot of sense. Don’t change your oil at 7 and 10k … Even with full synthetic and keep up on your transmission services .
You are 100 percent correct. I had a 2016 Hyundai Tucson, which had bad piston rings and burned a ton of oil. It was recall-eligible, but Hyundai refused the claim because they're Hyundai. I bought Lexus cars to replace the Hyundai and I'll never look back.
I am an original owner of a 2002 GS430 that I purchased in November 2001. It currently has 104,670 miles and I couldn't be more satisified. Bought and driven in Scottsdale, Arizona. I've maintained it using OEM parts and see myself driving it for many more years. My family want me to get antique plates once it hits 25 years old. The car is immaculate and I still love driving it.
I bought my first Toyota in 2022 (Venza) and have followed the Car Care Nut's advice for maintenance to the letter (including a break in oil change and every 8,000km's). I've never had a single issue yet and I'm extremely happy with this vehicle.
@@sonofliberty92 what's your point? I don't expect it to have any issues going forward, and do you know how many vehicles have issues right from the start?
YES, I am one of those, have a 15 year old Mazda, when need rose for a second car, I wanted it as simple as possible and got a 1992 Jeep XJ, no power windows, not even central locking. But I know I'm in minority so it makes sense for cars to get more gimmicks. However, I find my 2009 Mazda to have everything to make it comfortable while lacking all the "moderr" gimmicks you say.
When I compare this video to the Car Care Nut's oldest video, '2007-2009 Toyota Camry Buying Guide' from four years ago, I am amazed at how conscientiously this channel has embraced Toyota's 'Kaizen' philosophy. 'We believe in the natural ability of people to change things for the better. Every improvement, regardless of size, is valuable. Encouraging both incremental and breakthrough innovative thinking, we seek to evolve with Kaizen, never accepting the status quo.' AMD is constantly evolving both his shop and this channel while maintaining the high quality that made us all fans. AMD and Sreten of M539 Restorations are two non-native English speakers who produce informative videos that can hold the attention of people who have no mechanical inclination at all. It's all about their passion for cars and attention to detail. TH-cam should be showering them both with cash!
I frequent a book store near my house. There’s a very nice older lady that always likes to talk. Her Corolla le is around 2005 I think. She drives it every day and is the original owner. It has a hair over 400,000 miles 😮. She has had the same mechanic shop for over 25 years do any work needed. She did say it uses a little coolant these days but she knows about it and to check it. Head gasket staring to go. But its just getting into the cylinder so she just drives and adds 😅 it’s an automatic also.
I have a 2020 Tundra Platinum with almost 50k on the clock, has been flawless! I do all the maintenance myself, all fluids have been changed including 5k oil change intervals.
I had to wait two months for my 2024 Corolla SXE. Took it in for the first oil change at 1000 miles. Young man said oh you don't need to do that because they break in the engine at the factory. They have been doing that for the last 15 years. Do you still want us to do it? Yes, please 😊 I watch your videos and trust what you say. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 😉😁
My yf's 2006 xb came with three free oil+filter changes. At 1000 miles she took it in. Complained to me that she was there four hours. I did the next change at 5000. Guess what, it had the factory filter, with QA color mark! Dealerships are horrible! Plus, they mark up prices on parts for DIY guys like me.
Same here have a 23 Corolla le, took it in at 1000k and was giving the same speech.. xd I have 18k miles and it's had 4 oil changes already... I will change the cvt at 20k miles, I'm sure they will say but it's lifetime fluid.....
Great points! I got a used 2018 TRD Off Road 4Runner to avoid pandemic build quality issues. Did not get premium to avoid the gimmicks. Went with 4Runner because it’s built in Japan. It’s been an amazing vehicle.
I currently own 2 Toyotas and my last 2 cars were Toyotas. I would absolutely buy a car styled like the 1995 Tercel. I've been chasing that dream since someone hit it in 2004 and totaled it. Id also appreciate a base model Celica as I loved that design. Yes, please bring back less gizmos and more basic cars that, to me, were fun to drive and own.
My first car was a 92 Tercel. The only feature you could get was AC and a 3 speed auto. Both me and my sister had Tercels. Drove them for years with 0 repairs. We sold them both for more than what we paid for them and both had over 350k miles when we sold them. We bought them at 200k mile mark.
I have a 2007 Corolla LE, bought new, now at 127,000 miles. Good car. It runs great and was “high end” for its model at the time. It even has a six CD changer that works fine, and it’s used a lot! It’s all the car I need with power steering/brakes/windows, cold AC, hot heat, comfortable seats, etc, and most importantly, it’s reliable. ‘Nuff said.
2008 Corolla S model w/ 290K miles. These two years for Corolla are legendarily reliable. Mine drives perfectly, has always started every time I turn the key, very few repairs beyond parts that typically wear out. No oil leaks, no oil burning. Love this car
I also have a 2007 with no issues. Problem for me is the very hard ride. Why does this corolla ride so hard, when the last generation, from the 90s, rode fine. Car handles great , but rides like my old Kenworth truck. At 71, I value comfort over performance, hands down. Nowadays, comfort is always sacrificed for performance on the skidpad- and 0-60 times, the only things the adolescent editors at the car magazines value. What difference does it make to me if I get there 3 seconds earlier? I'm retired!
Back in the day, I noticed the difference in quality between my grandpa's 1984 Toyota Cressida Station Wagon and his 1977 Toyota Corona Station Wagon (the Corona was practically immortal--weekend trips back and forth from the hardware store to the mountains in Puerto Rico). Toyota needs to clamp on dealer pricing, like you said.
New subscriber! Terrific channel! This is not your typical car mechanic! The "Typical" mechanic is insulting, intimidating and irritating. Glad I stumbled onto this channel. In response to the question about bells and whistles....I would buy a car that offered reliability, AC, PS, and CC. That's it. Tell me when that brand new vehicle is being offered to the consumer, and I can just about assure you, you know what, has frozen over.
I bought a 2023 Camry that i bought new with 3 total miles on it. It has been a dream to drive, with no issues at all. I am not a driver thats easy on his cars, but the Camry stands up to it. It drives exactly the same as new...BTW...Im at 32k miles...
My wife drove her Camry for 18 years. I drove my Camry for 9 years when my needs changed in 11. I then bought a new Rav 4WD Limited with the 3.5L V6. I now drive a 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with the Premium and Technology pkgs. I’ll drive it until I die and I’m quite sure that my wife will use it to plow the 5-7 feet of snow off our private road until she too passes away.
Always enjoy your channel! I'd like to hear you speak to the ever increasing Government EPA and CAFE requirements. They are major reasons for added complexity and reduced reliability. The government was the main reason manufacturers are turbo charging smaller engines and dropping V8 engines. The added complexity of the new Tundra turbo V6 is ridiculous, and was an accident in unreliability just waiting to happen. The CAFE standards that force manufacturers to use very thin oil, in the pursuit of increasing gas mileage. Those thin oils Can Not maintain their original viscosity over time. Especially in hot areas like Texas, Florida, etc.
@@guikegriot I agree, however a turbo adds heat and complexity to any engine. Also the choice of using a smaller displacement engine with turbo was driven by government mandates and not Toyota engineering. Keep in mind the forced Government EPA and CAFE requirements are impacting all manufactures negatively and all the added expense, in including R&D, is pushed onto the consumer.
Agreed! And thank you, for your Insightful perspective on Toyota! It certainly does appear, that by Toyota sticking to it's core values of upholding quality and reliability as it's highest echelon; and perhaps continue to hold the bar of excellence. Seems like a winning formula. Mostly OEM fluids and sensors, regular oil changes, maintain and repair the vehicle when and if you can, it'll last forever! We, all who drive, committed to a good, long term relationship, with our ride!
I was recently considering a newer Toyota, but I just can't justify parting with my '04 Avalon. Love the channel AMD, been binging your vids and learning so much. Looking forward to your content. God Bless You and your Family!
Honestly I think your Avalon is right there in the sweet spot for the best from Toyota. My 4th gen 4Runners quality was outstanding in every respect. The 5th gen has been reliable but it’s really evident they used somewhat filmsy materials in places to save weight.
I own a 2009 Toyota Tacoma with 79k miles. Changed all the fluids and still running strong. 15 year old truck. Paint is holding up very well. Love the Silver Streak Mica paint. I also own a 1997 Toyota 4Runner with only 55k miles and it’s a gem. Beige exterior with the tan interior. Clean and never been abused.
I have a 2004 Toyota 4runner with 81k miles ,I owner, well maintained ,did some mechanical items and fully removed the surface rust and a full custom paint job .drives like new ,as solid as a tank for less than 20% of a new one
I put 488K miles on my 78 Corolla. I bought it in 83 for my college car. It had 70K miles on it when I bought it. After achieving my PhD, I kept driving it. I decided to see how long it would last. It died in 02, so I replaced it with a new Camry . I drove my Camry until my needs changed in 11 so I bought a new RAV 4WD Limited with the 3.5L V6. I drove it until 2/29/24 when I was ready to replace our worn out pickup. We sold our pickup and bought a “leftover” 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed, TRD Performance exhaust with the Premium and Technology pkgs. we then sold my RAV. I’m almost 60 years old, retired and plan on driving my 23 TRD until I die. I’ve been driving for 40+ years and have had to own only 4 daily drivers and they’ve all been Toyota’s. They’ve never let me down. I wish that Toyota would bring back the Hilux 22RE 4cyl 5spd regular cab long bed 4WD pickup with hand crank windows, manual locks, A/C and cruise control and allowed them in America. If they brought that back, I’d sell my 23 TRD in a heartbeat. It would have been a Great replacement for my worn out 83 Hilux with over 400K miles. That was an Awesome little light duty truck for work around our property and for getting firewood in the mountains. I looked at a used 23 SR5 access cab 2.7L 4cyl, but it had the automatic transmission and only 159 horsepower, so it was too gutless for my needs.
Love this! A lot of people say they want to drive their car "until the wheels fall off"... very few actually do that. :) I had a 97 Camry during and after college that I intended to drive forever. Moved to a snowy climate, so I changed over to a 2000 4Runner (manual trans 😁). 16 years and 165K miles later, still runs like a top! I'm at 315K miles and shootin' for a half million on that bulletproof 5VZ-FE. 🏆
@@davidadsfasdf806 A lot of people are like you. Vehicle’s depreciate, so my wife and I would rather drive our vehicles for a very long time and invest our money instead of buying a new vehicle. I was able to retire early at 43, about a year before I met my wife. She still works because she loves her job. It all boils down to your personal preferences. My mother could buy a new Lexus every year if she wanted to but she’s driving a 6 year old Lexus. She also keeps her vehicles for many years as well. Her last Lexus had 270K miles on it when she bought her 2018.
My Brother had a mid 80's (I think) Toyota Celica GTS5 convertible... He bought it new... He foolishly sold it before 1990. It had the 22RE 4 Cyl 5speed power train. He could still be driving it.
Had a 2000 Sienna and maintained it meticulously for 17 years. Had over 200k on it with no issues what so ever. The buyer was in shock when I showed him all the service records, and that sold the car. 24 years later, Sienna is still on the road! So yes, maintenance pays off.
This a great video. Great information to consider. The safety systems are a must-have for me. I loved my 1955 Chevy, when I was 16 years old, but it had no air bags and no seat belts. But that ‘55 Chevy was extremely easy to repair. I currently own a 2003 Tundra, a 2000 Sienna, and a 2014 Lexus RX-350. My wife drives the Lexus. They are good, reliable vehicles.
Bought a 2021 corolla (which had only 7500km on it) in may. We drove it from Denmark to Croatia and back, and later From Denmark to Italy. I am a musician and i put 50000km on my car a year. My last two cars were Yaris. The Corolla is the nicest car i’ve ever had. Adaptive cruisecontrol is great to have. Carplay too. The rest (keyless entry, powered hatch etc) i could live without. One feature i’ve noticed in borth my two Yaris and my Corolla is that Toyota actually puts decent speakers in them. Probably my most important feature :-)
I took a chance with a new Frontier instead of a Tocoma. So far so good, hope I don't regret it long-term. I made the decision because the frontier was 10K cheaper than the Tacoma without the recent quality issues... Theoretically. I've been a Toyota snob my whole life (still am) but I went out on a limb. Wish me luck! 😬
Being a natural aspiration; no turbo V6, ideally should be more reliable. The only question is 9 speed automatic. Still believe you made a wise choice.
@@kurtbeck5809 , me too. People love these trucks! They are very much like the old school Tundra. The only 1/2 ton without ASS & cylinder de - activation.😁
That “Let’s just raise the prices, people will pay anything for a Toyota” mentality is exactly what led me to Mazda. I’m convinced Mazda is offering Toyota levels of reliability right now, but they don’t have the reputation yet to charge Toyota prices.
@@auginater4200 Ok… your point? I didn’t buy an SUV, and my car is several years newer. SUVs will always be less reliable than equivalent small cars because of their weight. Small engine+lots of weight is always a bad recipe regardless of what manufacturer made the car.
Appreciate the channel! Want to clarify a couple of things: The “soul” that Toyota wants and that Honda already has isn’t through gimmicks. Hondas have an elegance, feel, and performance built into their cars. I know Hondas are not Porsches, but they have a nice spark and an ambiance of their own. It’s done through simplicity. I hope Toyota picks up on that. Also, yes, we Truck guys do roll our eyes when trucks are referred to as cars, kinda like someone who says they “drive a motorcycle,” where it’s really “ride.” 😉
A 2018 tacoma OR was my first “new” car ever and as much as I like the truck, I quickly realized I enjoyed my old beaters with a heater and no fancy gizmo’s and sensors everywhere
Bought new a 2022 TRD OR V6 with MT. Only use for long camping trips with wife. Very comfortable & enjoyable ride while pulling a small utility style camper. Use my old, well maintained, 2004 Chevy Colorado I've owned for many years for daily duties around town.
@@georgedreher2322The 1st Colorado is a great truck. The 4cyl engines and the 3.5 and 3.7 inline 5 cyl engines are basically indestructible. At some point, I'll likely pick up an older Colorado. Finding one with the rare V8 would be cool. The last of the truly compact pickups.
As a Toyota plant employee for over 30 years, I can say without hesitation the quality of Toyota suffered as soon as they moved North American headquarters to Texas. Many highly skilled members quit, a lot of movement within Toyota was done very poorly and with low skill hires, DEI didn't help either. Many engineers are out of their league, and not the best qualified. Japan has also pulled back quite a bit more and left some decision making to North Americans. This has proven time after time to be a mistake. I still would only buy Toyota, they are still very good. But nothing close to what they were. Overall a good company, and still much better engineering that the domestic mfg.
American leadership came in and changed everything for the worst. There are Japanese heads in Plano calling the shots but I have feeling there is some hidden secrets that aren't being honestly told to Toyota City. After COVID; Toyota production numbers were so on high demand that all of the part suppliers couldn't keep up that they were running 12+ hour shifts six days week. So that caused lot of faulty parts in the logistics. I worked at TMMK for three years...I wish I never left since it is the best job in Kentucky and I left for a company who claims they do lot of good but it's basically "a cover up" on what is really going on inside. But to simplify the golden question.... Would I still buy a new Camry? Hell yeah in a New York minute! It's because of my personal witnessing events while on the line: stopping full production of the whole line because there was faulty vital part and waited around for four hours while administration and production engineers were figuring how it occurred. Yes, Toyota wasted 4 hours of labor for least 4000 TMs. While all the other auto manufacturers would of kept building without a care in the world because they didn't want to waste the money. After working for a competitor; which name I shall not name for over a year now. Toyota trains you to be the best and it's hard for any prior TEMA TMs to go work somewhere else because you learned to become a different breed of autoworker since the Toyota Production System is no joke.
My father owned a Camry (stick shift!) in the early-mid 2000’s. He brought to get tires, and the tech looked at the VIN and said “you got one of the good ones!” You guessed it, Made in Japan.
DEI hires are almost always trash. Entitled, blind, and ignorant are traits of ANYONE hired not for skill but for physical attributes. Ask anyone who works in finance lol
This is what i love about AMD. Says it how it is. Maintenance is key to any successful relationship. I've owned Toyotas since 2009 and i won't buy anything else but the reason i love them is because if i take care of them, they take care of me. And 10 years later i can resell them for higher than any other vehicle.
You are a gift to us ALL!!! When is the best time to replace the spark plugs in a Toyota Highlander...year 2018? How about Coolant? My mechanic looks at me a little weird as I'm a preventative maintenance type guy. Maybe too much so. But want it to last.
You hit the nail on the head with Toyota charging too much for their vehicles but also Toyota is overcharging customers in the service bay! Every oil change I get they try to replace my brake fluid, charge my A/C, give me an alignment, and want to charge me hundreds of dollars when all the car really needs is an oil change.
My favorite from a few years ago was a Toyota dealers' recommendation to replace the cabin air filter.......for $70! I said no thanks since it's as easy as changing a light bulb! Filters at the auto parts store or Amazon are about $15.
I don't use the dealer for anything other than the "free" maintenance that comes with it. I also don't do their 10k mile oil change. Did it at 5k myself and had them change it at 10k. Once the free stuff is done I am doing all the maintenance myself. You have to double check everything these lube jockys do anyways so may as well do it yourself.
Many of us don't need (or like) CVT transmissions, 'start/stop' feature, huge amounts of gadgets/electronics, and turbos (less reliability)! Give us a more basic car that will LAST and be mechanically reliable.
Yes, i just drilled out the block and put timeserts in the block. I put ARP studs in place of head bolts. 116k . Should of never happened. Not ever overheated or abused. Bought new.
Thanks for your candor. I am now an official subscriber. btw ... we've owned / own, three Toyota's over the last 25 years, and have not regretted it. BUT .... as others here have posted, dealer servicing prices are beyond outrageous. That's another reason why many owners these days avoid maintenance until the last moment ... the costs are through the roof, and there's virtually no negotiating space for the owner, other than just skipping two thirds of the checklist items on a service report.
I wish I COULD buy a car with manual windows, manual locks, simple easy to manage all the controls, reliable - ESP if it was a Toyota! That said, I do like AC, cruise and a backup camera. I really do NOT want any of the rest. 🙂 Thanks for asking the question!
Manual windows are ok in a small 2 door coupe where you can reach out with you hand and crank down the passenger window. Although in a 4-door car with manual windows it kind of sucks lol. I wish toyota still made a simple fwd coupe based on the corolla like the old toyota celica i would gladly buy it!
I've owned Toyota's for 45 years right now i have a Tundra TRD , Camry , Corolla , Ford tuck F-150 . This is my third 2024 Tundra tuck with NO issues yet my 2023 Tundra had a engine recall the engine ran fine but my first oil change was at 1,500 hundred miles NOT 10,000 miles as recommended my second oil change was 5,000 miles NOT 10,000 miles..I've been using Full Synthetic oils for 38 years.. By the way you are absolutely right on Many things you stated.. My whole Family own Toyota,s
Absolutely a great channel to follow for your toyota care , repairs and a valued perspective. Been driving an 03 tundra SR5 TRD for 16 yrs keeping up with maintenance. It's been a very good vehicle. First time I was finally able to purchase a newer, nice vehicle. We'll maby not first I also purchased a low mileage 96 vett. That's a different story. A real love hate relationship. The tundra had ac, power windows, abs and air bags. All else basic just what I wanted. At 160,000 miles it was time for a second vehicle for a driver. I was terribly disappointed in Toyotas transformation into small displacement turbo engines. After looking for a long time at various year model tundra I found exactly what I wanted a low mileage 2016 TRD CrewMax even had factory duel exhaust. Alot had changed. Alot of bells and whistles. I like the back up camera even found I like the driver power seat . Many say its out dated . Its all new to me. Large interior alot of plastic. 5.7 as I knew not a bad engine just not a great one. Compared to anything else offered out there it's a gem.. Lol Already started maintenance ignoring the suggested maintenance schedule. While I'm firmly against the new design I hope Toyota gets there issues under control. It is a great company but definitely needs to take a step back. While I certainly won't purchase any turbo driven vehicles for everyday driving Toyota still offers a number of great vehicles. You truly hafta do your research. Yes some not so good as with all manufacturers.
This is not what I wanted to hear while waiting for a new Prius to arrive and agonizing over whether I should get the Honda Civic hybrid hatchback sport touring except there is no space for spare tire.
I just picked up a 2024 Tacoma off-road and absolutely love it so far. I have owned 4 Tacomas, 2 Camry's and a Tundra. They have all been amazing. It's been Toyota for the past 30+ years.
I test drove new Tacoma. I loved the power and new tech. However, during the test drive I heard grinding noise from a transmission when shifting and decided to wait few years. Buddy of mine has a new Tacoma with less than 3k miles, and it’s already back with the dealer waiting for new transmission. Luckily my current Tacoma only has 200k miles and will run long enough for Toyota to work out issues
@@msuda6188 they found the issues with the transmissions and it ended up being another quality issue. The technology and the transmissions is 100% but in the process of manufacturing they didn't clean the metal shavings. The build lot ended at 11196 and everything after that number in the VIN is fine. If people would have research just a little bit they would see these issues. The other part of this is look who is building these transmission.
My dealer is great and they are very good with maintenance. And, I would say, new modern stuff in cars like safety features yeah, they sometimes are annoying, but it is very good thing to have when you are driving long distances or are tired, they really help. Let’s hope Toyota will make some price adjustments and bring us a very base model.
I am glad to hear someone who agrees with me Since 1970 I have driven nothing but Mercedes from the 220, 450 sl, 300 E, 500 sel the cars were great until the styling shanged on a regular basis and the maint. grew. I switched to Toyota in 2007 to a highlander great car Purchased 2 Carolla Cross. It is nice but the dealership was a nightmare and is no where near the quality of my Highlander.
Power windows, locks, ac, auto trans, cruise, tilt wheel, and Bluetooth or aux to radio is all the options I want. And the quieter the better when driving them.
My door doesn’t open on my 2021 honda when it rains hard. Only opens from the outside so I’m stuck in. I’ll trade the power windows, locks, auto trans, cruise for a handbrake lever at this stage. This car is too modern for a simple and affordable aux cable.
You're absolutely correct! Too expensive! Go back to the basic power and air package, make it look nice, and you'll get a whole new generation of buyers IMHO.
In the past couple years, they stopped offering engine block heaters and I have seen the shrinkflation. A 2015 Tacoma air filter was about 3” thick and now it’s about 1.5” thick. The surface area of the filter has now drastically reduced meanwhile costing more.
Toyota dealerships are the worst. I visited two in my area (Virginia Beach, VA area); they were both arrogant and rude. I have excellent credit and I was ready to buy with a decent cash down payment. Not trying to brag, but I'm the definition of a good customer. One sales manager got angry with me when I refused to pay a markup. They both felt entitled to my business. I bought a Mazda instead of a Toyota.
I had to study for about 3 weeks watching a bunch of youtube videos on how to handle the sellers. It's exhausting to buy a car from a dealer, for no reason smh.
I'm in central VA and Toyota dealers are just as bad through the Shenandoah Valley. Lots full of vehicles, but they won't budge from their inflated prices. I've NEVER dealt with a salesmen that knew more about the model than I did. All they do is add frustration and cost to the purchase experience. The end of the traditional dealership network model can't come soon enough.
Just hope you didn’t buy a CX90 with its infamous cylinder head coolant issues that Mazda barely addresses… and they might send you a DMCA claim if you try to fix it yourself, or get it fixed at a non-Mazda dealership because that shows “a lack of loyalty” 😂
@@Noah_E Totally agree!
Mazda seems like a good alternative to Toyota and Honda.
Bringing your Toyota to the dealer for maintenance is another reason owners don't keep up with maintenance. The prices they charge and the upsells are *ridiculous.* ! ! ! !
Right on,
Absolutely! Their prices are ridiculous. They wanted 14k to replace the motor in my 07 tundra. That was a used motor with over 100k miles and only 1 year warranty. My bmw 4 series is cheaper to maintain. Out of curiosity I asked what it would cost to replace the motor in my 4 series. The dealer said 10-11k 3 year warranty. That for a motor with 10-25k on it.
It depends what it is and the reasons behind it. I bring mine to the dealer for oil change for instance as I’m always on the go but also down the road if I decide to sell that vehicle privately then it will be an easy sell to the next owner as the dealership will have all records.
They don't call it stealership for nothing.
@@Mrstevejackson100 Subaru is the same with their ridiculous service pricing.
The perception of declining quality is driving the prices of the older models off the charts.
I’m okay with that because I’ll just sell,sell, sell! 😂
It's not a perception though it's fact. Air quality is going down and the reliability is going down due to finally coming into the 21st century with everyone else 🙄
Quality of any vehicle depends how you maintain and care for it. Always makes me laugh when anyone thinks one I more reliable than the other. At this point they all have more computers in them than anything so of course computers and electronics being more prone to failure means more issues overall. Simple.
Been driving a 99 Camry for years, and it would take lots of money to convince me to part with it.
Diamond hands! Never sell!
I would ABSOLUTELY love a car without gimmicks. As long as it has power steering, basic climate control, and able to play music, I'm golden.
Fellow traveler. yay . I,ll bet money that you are an older person where cash is king .
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Keyless go is essential as well
Same here. I like using the key to open my car and to start it. No push button start or keyless start, no auto lock when I walk away, no stop start. All I want in a car is some basic climate control, a manual transmission, no touchscreens anywhere. Only analog gauges and I want gauges for fun stuff like coolant temp, oil pressure and battery voltage.
True. Its always the technology and electronics that goes bad. I have a car that has hand crank windows and happy for it. Frustrating.
As a retired mechanic I can say you make SO MANY valid points. If Toyota listens to opinions on social media I bet this is one of the first places they check out. If they haven't offered you a job in management THEY SHOULD ! ( I think you love what you do and would politely decline though 😁) Blessings to you and your family.
Don't see him in mgt for he seems to lime to work and see hkw things work. He would be a GREAT consultant for them and a sound advisor who speaks what he sees in his shop.
Ever since I first saw ur TH-cam video I've been watching u and I must say u certainly know how to make ur tools work for u, some guys might have stuff but don't really know how to use them to full potential, plus another thing I like about watching u ,ur very passionate about what u do,and it's quite evident u have a lot of ur father in u, God bless you
You’re either naive or delusional. Toyota is a business. First and foremost objective of any business is to make the most profit while minimizing the costs. Toyota’s quality is going down because the management is cashing in on its reputation. No more, no less. They don’t care about making the highest quality vehicle
We don't want Mr. Nut to leave....we want him to stay here and repairs our cars.
Is that how the US works? Talking some shit on TH-cam and you get a job in management?😂 Then I know why your companies don't go anywhere.
The only features I want are power windows, locks, AC, Bluetooth stereo and backup camera. That’s luxury to me. The rest is fluff. I don’t want to drive the equivalent of an iPad on wheels.
Well, cruise control is also nice.
@@Leon-159My 4runner is so ancient as people claim, it also has cruise control. Even my old 93 honda had it. But hey, ITS SO ANCIENT 😂
@@dpockaj who the hell cares
I have come to appreciate Carplay as well. I can do without power windows or locks but that hasn't been an option for decades. I hate out-of-lane and speed-limit alarms, but I think collision detection is a plus. I'm willing to pay for that, especially in a car that I give to my children. Sad-to-say but that saved my butt once.
You are not alone! But we are a minority these days...
I respect this guy a lot. Don't know him personally but he still comes off humble. also - thank you for making a video on how to change the water pump on the 3.5V6 lol it took me 2 days but I saved 900 dollars that way!
Met him today at his shop. Very humble and informative. Top notch shop!
900 bucks is a huge win!
He likes victim blaming. The problem is Toyota, not the people that buy them. You can maintain your Totata to the max and it will still bread down. It isn’t the features. The problem is the engine and drivetrain train.
This guy is reason numero uno why people who owned a Toyota will never buy another. Victim Blaming and Shaming. They will tell you it is because you did not maintain your vehicle even before diagnosing the problem or checking their own computerized maintenance record.
Lol ok @@johnnyd7507
You be surprised how bad ppl don't maintain there vehicles @@johnnyd7507
I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma that I bought new. Changed the oil and filter and greased it every 3000 miles. Changed the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles. I still own it and it now has 248,000 miles. Runs as good as the day I bought it. Maintenance is the key.
My wife’s Lexus rx330 has 300,000 miles oil change every 3 to 5 thousand miles runs great still I’ve replaced the whole suspension and steering twice we live in the woods deep so it’s rough on that stuff but the mechanics is perfect still my Carolla gets oil change every 3 thousand runs great
The only thing that killed ours of the same year was my dad not recoating the frame. It eventually rusted out entirely. Shame too since the engine and manual trans were mint.
@@ElectronNinja I lived in Virginia and Toyota did a recall years after I had bought mine and they replaced the frame for free. The new frame is still good to go.
@@craig6641 Sadly his wasn't gone enough for a replacement, and the coating was not really permanent. Had I been older at the time I would have been more on top of it. Dumb 16yr old vs 31yr engineer.
Bummer too that little truck was amazing.
Me too! It's a great truck.
Toyota dealer service departments have priced themselves out of regular customers pocket books. Example: My highlander’s air/fuel ratio sensor went bad 6 month ago. Toyota service wanted over $900 to replace it ($386 for a/f sensor, $500 for labor, $25 to clear the check engine code). So I bought the exact same sensor from AutoZone for $220 incl tax + $11 for 22mm wrench at Home Depot + $7 for PB Blaster (ended up not needing it). I replaced it myself and went back to AutoZone to borrow their ODB2 reader to clear the check engine light. I viewed several TH-cam videos’s before to get a handle of the difficulty and one video also identified how to test if the sensor is bad with a multimeter. The best $240 and time I spent on myself. Found an independent shop that comes with high recommendation for future work. No more dealer service part price gouging and outrageous labor fees. Thank you for the excellent videos!
The price for anything done at a dealership has always been super high! That hasn’t just happened.
There are countless examples of things like this. It's not that difficult to do some basic research and do it yourself. I don't let anyone, dealer or not, ever touch any of my vehicles. Doing things yourself will almost always cost you 75% to even 90% less than any dealer or shop will. It's been like this for a very long time. Why pay someone $300 when I can do it for $50, and taking the likely chance that the guy messing with your car really doesn't care about your car. It's just get you in, get your money, get you out. Hungover from the night before, ready to go home, and your car is just another number in the way of that. Nah, I've seen way too much to let anyone touch my stuff.
Yep. They been eating too much whale at the higher up screwing with their brains ..
Toyota use to be for Normal people. Now it’s for well off people
Good.Always use OEM electrical parts.
Nice! I had one dealer and two shops unable to pin point the emissions code on our 05 Highlander. So, I replaced the engine hoses and one valve and found split hoses at connection points...this was after a new OEM gas tank cap didn't help. I also keep the tank more full as a general practice. I was pretty ticked no one would dig into it a bit and figure it out, when I was willing to pay. Then, same thing with rear control arm bushings...the wiggle with a pry bar was not minor...but I had to find it and not the dealer plus one private shop? Good grief, guess who now moonlights as a mechanic in his own driveway? The only thing I'll pay a private shop for is hardware I can't remove and alignments.
I have a 2006 Tundra 4x4 with 299,300 and I love it, every things still works!
My 1990 four runner had over 700,000 miles before it gave up the ghost, that was a great suv.
Best Vehicle ever made--the Toyota Four Runner...
High five. Mine's an 04. I love creature comforts, but the lack of unnecessary tech is one of the great things about it. Its drivetrain has components that were used for decades, and the 2UZ is a great engine. (kind of weak for towing, though)
1990 4Runner made it past 700k? Must have been a 22R-E.
Real question: did you change your transmission fluid regularly?
Love my 2005 Tundra DC 4x4, runs great ! only issues I had were the ball joint and airbag recalls.
What a pleasant guy to listen to. The truth is so refreshing. Wish you well
I know a honest mechanic when I see one. Excellent video. I was riveted for 22 minutes and initially I didn’t think it would last for more than 5 minutes. What a pleasant guy 👍🏻
As a retired mechanic I absolutely agree I would go back to when cars were cars and not computers on wheels any day
I'm also a retired mechanic and we were happy with everything manual because that's what we we had and were offered at the dealer. As people became lazy and spoiled with electronics, everything has turned into what we have today. Imagine today, having to use a manual choke to start a cold engine or watching a movie on a black and white TV that we had to get off of our lazy ass's to change the channel or adjust the antenna so we could watch the best parts of the movie? People today would drop dead from the shock.
These cars are going to be garbage in a decade because they are pushing all their cars to be hybrids
with emissions and safety at the top i cant see it is ever going to happen
While many older mechanics say the older days were better Apparently they are forgetting: the choke, points, distributor cap, spark plug wires, timing and the carburetor just to name a few!😊 As a 3rd generation mechanic and engine builder today's engines are much better quality!
late 1980's thru 1990s were the BEST because Japan introduced Multi-Port Injection that improved fuel economy and reliability. Cars had only one computer that controlled the fuel system.
It wasn't Toyota owners that complained about how boring the cars were, it was non-Toyota owners who want other things.
Car journalists
@@DavidNgo86 "Car journalists"
Unfortunately a company’s job is to sell to the most people as possible
As a past Toyota owner I was EXTREMELY pleased with reliable/boring model! Currently not a Toyota/Lexus owner.
No, as a "Toyota guy" I complained about how boring they looked. Was thrilled to see the style makeovers starting around 2015. I thought it was the best of both worlds: Add classy styling to boring reliability. Win-win!
Sort of off topic: Toyota's stock price (stock ticker: TM) is taking a temporary beating cuz of the recent problems and so it's on sale. Invest now if you're bullish on Toyota resolving these problems and thriving in the future.
I currently drive a 1991 Honda Civic that has ZERO bells and whistles. I keep my car in mint condition, but if I needed to buy a new one EXACTLY like the one I have (No power windows, doorlocks, nothing!) I would buy such a car in a HEARTBEAT!
my dad owned a '91 Civic DX Sedan from 1995-2018, had to get rid of it because the fuel tank was leaking and it was too expensive to fix. I'm glad I had the opportunity to drive it when I was first learning how to drive :) rolldown windows, manual door locks, GLASS headlight lenses! It only had ~145K miles when we got rid of it :/ if the fuel tank wasn't an issue it could've easily lasted until now
I have an old 2011 Nissan NP300 made in Mexico. No airbags,no power windows, no electric mirrors, no ABS and a manual trans. In all this years only changed a front left hand bulb and two 12 volt batterys. Two transmission and dif oil changes and engine oil and filters.,and four tyres and struts Ohh I forget one spark plugs set and front disc and brake pads. All maintenance made in my back yard. She works for me.
97 Integra, 165k miles, everything works. Paid $2,500 for it 10 years ago.
yup---me too. I wish car manufacturers would create cars with manual everything, except power steering. the simpler the better.
Power windows and locks are very convenient but the rest I can do without.
Car Care Nut - thank you for being you. Humility, broad scoped consideration for basically every component of a car. Great ability to talk. I’ve watched countless 1hr+ videos of yours and have not felt the urge to skip through any of it. Every moment is packed with educational content. God bless you. Thank you for making interesting what I used to think was mundane.
Most honest and humble mechanic I know. You explained it well. Good cars in the background.
He only works on Toyota/Lexus.
There's no way he'd be bias towards them.
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Yea.
@@InitialFailure That's where you're wrong, mate.
@@mottom2657 how so? He says as much, champ.
Dude this is the nicest way I've ever seen a fellow technician tell people they are messing up the automotive industry. 😂
"How dare you ask for innovation!?"
-this video
Imagine having the same mindset in any other market. Video games peaked in the 90's, what is this "online play"?
LEoLOLED TVs? Bah! Tube TVs were the pinnacle of TVs!
Centerfired cartidges!? We all know firearms reached perfection with the musket!
Such nonsense to justify Toyota's lack of quality.
@@InitialFailure Um... what? Who the fuck is trying to justify ANYTHING in this video? Are you deaf? Did you even watch the video? Do you have any critical thinking ability, at all?
Literally NOTHING in your comment relates IN ANY WAY to the video. Like what lmao
You are so brain dead that "more complex = more things can go wrong" is too hard to wrap your head around. How is it that you are so uneducated that you dont understand fundamental laws of physics?
Also, who the fuck are you? Why do people like you think you know more than actual professionals on this topic...?
Wonder why every single mechanic on earth always praises cars from the early 2000's. Guess they ALL want no innovation, huh? Or... maybe they know what they're talking about?
Your EXTREMELY UNQUALIFIED opinion means jack shit. Your words are a literal shitstain on the floor in regards to toyota's reliability. Have a nice day ;)
@@InitialFailure How much does GM pay you?
@mottom2657 how much cognitive dissonance was needed for your comment?
@@InitialFailureActually video games are suffering from the same issue. The modern complexity of video games have created six year long devs cycles and cookie cutter corporate games as publishers feel as though they can’t take any chances on such expensive productions.
I don’t blame the consumer as we didn’t choose this. People still buy simple games. But the producers choose to make and sell more expensive products.
Toyota knows they can make more money by selling more expensive cars.
I’ve owned Toyota exclusively since 1976, and I just retired from a Japanese company after a 45 year career. Many changes occur as senior management leaves due to a mandatory age 60 retirement. Old school quality focus was redirected to ROI.
This is probably the reason why all new launches are having major problems
Kobe or Kobelco? I agree ROI is a slippery slope. I'm in rotating equipment...so far Japanese vehicles remain #1 for me as well.
You are correct about their focus on ROI. Look at what is happening at Boeing!
@@bobkozlarekwa2sqq59 the mandatory 60 retirement is in the states or in Japan?
Any car
I drive a 2011 Corolla, 166K miles, runs like the day I bought it, water pump is the ONLY part ever replaced. (Light bulbs are all original, as is the battery in my key fob.) Purchased it originally because I thought it would be good for a 60 mile a day commute. I've since retired and was thinking about getting something a little more powerful and comfortable... went to a few Toyota dealers, who treated me like I had come of age behind a computer screen... all they could talk about was integrated Apple music and how "cool" that was. I'll be keeping my Corolla (it was actually made in Japan and even has two dipsticks) for the indefinite future. (Both my kids drive newer cars than me!)
I got 2011 BMW X5 diesel. 188K miles not a single dashboard light. Runs smooth and perfect. I think that year of cars are one of the best years.
What did I learn from this? Buy a Samsung. 😂
@@DrHizenberg2016 M235i with 150k and still going strong, regular maintenance is key
Someone please summaries this tonme
I have Toyota Corolla 2015, it got 180k miles on it. No parts were replaced or broken except for regular brakes, filters, spark plugs battery replacement. Engine is in pristine condition still with just regular oil change every 8000 miles. Toyota old school engines are basically bullet proof. I wouldn’t buy anything they made after 2023 but wait until 2028 to buy my next Toyota. They are going through trail and error phase with EPA rules and regs. You can’t go wrong with Toyota…. Just gotta wait until all issues are resolved 😅 my friends still ask me what I am doing to my car that it still runs the same even after 10 years without an engine noise or suspension issues
"You take care of your car, and your car will take care of you."
That is legitimately the best and most underrated bit of advice you can tell to ANYONE despite whatever they drive.
That all depends on how they're built and made. If the layout is poorly placed. No one would want to touch it as it just complicated things even further than it didn't need to be if they're properly placed in the right spot for easier access when it comes to maintenance.
Engine blowout in 5k 😂
My 12 year old C6 Corvette is still going with no mechanical issues because I've maintained it. Runs beautifully. Lots of Chevy's have had problems, but I've taken care of mine.
@@mrvang8077 Yes but that's besides the point. It's the owner's responsibility to know about their car, it's limitations and how to fix it. And if it is a challenge to maintain the car and they're unable to, then what can we tell them other than to see a mechanic?
You take care of the Mafia guy's wife, and he will take care of you
Preach it: you’re absolutely correct! Last 5 min is spot on. 1. Toyota never should have extended the maintenance intervals for marketing. 2. Dealers, not all but a vast majority, are ruining their reputation with greediness. For existing models Toyota corporate hasn’t raised prices like many manufacturers but DEALERS have raised prices with addendum stickers, added market value, and other bogus reasons to charge more. 3. Maintenance is the key to longevity and reliability.
Exactly. Change the oil and filter of a new vehicle at around 1,000 miles and then every six months or 5,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Oil and filters are cheap, while engines are expensive. AMD agrees with this methodology.
I have a 2023 Lexus ES300h (fourth-generation hybrid with a naturally aspirated engine), and I have had the oil and filter changed four times already. She only has 17,600 miles on her.
For the last oil change, I switched to Japanese motor oil in July (Idemitsu full synthetic 0W16 IFG 5). For the next oil change, I shall be using the new Idemitsi IFG 7 version made specifically for hybrid Japanese vehicles, which I could finally obtain from Amazon. GLTA!
Even added a charge for nitrogen in tires!
@@georgerocks5191 Just nod your head, the tell them. Do you know the air you breathe is Approximately 78% of the air is made up of nitrogen. Watch their face, then simply say - NO!, begin to walk away.
Outstanding information. I'm an old hot rod guy from the 60's and I never bought into this long oil changes and coolant BS. So many oil companies and YT mechanic's push this crap. I believe most people should not own a turbo charged engine because you cannot just drive these things and shut them off constantly and neglect them! These tiny engines need boost all the time and wear out accordingly. That's my 2 cents and rant! 😄
Being a #1 Toyota fan/buyer (15 Toyotas later since 1978)....I agree whole-heartedly with your every Toyota word, thought & opinion.
Great video as always! Respectfully disagree when it comes to build quality, the new Lexus GX built and materials quality doesn't come close to my old 2011 GX460. Cheap, poor fitting plastic interior. Agree with you on Dealers, when I went to see the 2024 GX, sales man at our local dealer told me straight out " there's a 10k over charge on this model due to its demand and limited availability" I walked out of that place right at that point. Never will I ever let a dealer extort me with over charges for a damm vehicle and couldn't believe Lexus is letting dealers do it. Not regretting going with an Acura 25 Acura MDX type S. Keep up the good work Sir!
The balls those dealerships have is unconsionable.. cars are like tostitos.. they will make more no matter what imaginarily limited it is...they will make more.
But you buying brand new car from dealers is part of the problem.
Stop buying cars for those ridiculous proces, and they'll go down. Supply and demand.
I never get people buying new cars.
I don't know how much I'd have to make to waste so much money. Certainly not typical office job salary
So true, especially about people not maintaining their cars. Want it to last? Take care of it.
My father all ways said look after your car and it will look after you
I've been watching your videos for a really long time, even though people tried to tell me you were a Toyota Fan boy and I shouldn't listen. The vast majority of your videos are entertaining, informative, and very well done. Also, your voice is clear, you explain things VERY well, and your sign-off is wonderful! This particular video, in my humble opinion, is the best one yet, by far! Thank you for the "State of Toyota" type of explanation here about what's been going on. Your description is not only spot-on, but I believe it states pure truth, and will educate folks on what's REALLY happening out there. I own a 2005 Tundra Double Cab 4.7, and I freakin' LOVE it! My daily driver is a 2013 Honda Accord EX-L 2-door Coupe with a 6-speed manual tranny...my mid-life crisis sleeper sports car. I love it too. Thank you for your very well done and informative videos!
We are very similar; like his channel and facts, love my '06 double cab, daily drives a '11 Honda CR-V ❤❤
@@SunShyne_Culture Right on!
Both excellent vehicles!! Smart choices!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
When I bought or ordered my 2020 TRD OR prem. I had to argue with dealership to change my oil after 500miles, they refused to do it, so I told them I would take to another dealership and then they completed oil change, which I do now every 5000km religiously.They told me its new tech now only needs oil change every 16,000km!! I do all at home maintenance now , with help of your great channel and instruction!Thank you for your honest option and common sense!
Quality is going down everywhere but there response to make it right is still the best!
@@ricardolopezdevictoria1109 except it’s not. Cars across all brands are built better than ever.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q Well, you are both wrong in my opinion, car quality didnt get better, but technology advanced A LOT but quality remained the same, while it should have got better. By build quality, things are very similar than they were 20 years ago (I had the chance to compare), but as car production evolved, it should have been evolved as well.
@@ezustnyil8414 With the exception of Covid things have improved. I would stay away from cars built from April 2020 through the beginning of 2024.
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Man, you have spoken with the truth. In this video you covered many concerns a had about Toyota before even owning one. I used to be a Honda lover but not any more because of the quality and all the recalls. Toyota in my own personal opinion is better because they care for their brand. Yes, there are not perfect and that's okay, no one is. I got me a 2022 Sienna XLE not because I didn't like the gadgets and technology that the upper trims come with, instead I went for simple, cheaper and reliable. This works for me. Thank for your videos!!
Can't go wrong with the Sienna!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
i am 68 years ole a loyal toyota guy since in the late 1960. I agree with you 100%.
Scotty in from Star Trek said " The more complicated they make the plumbing the easier it is to stop it up." Still applicable here
Ahmed, you're the best!! These extended OCI's as well as other fluids are going to kill a car prematurely and owners should know better. It's like the grade-school teacher with a fresh group of mush-for-brains every year, car ownership must be taken seriously. Like you said, "take care of your car, and it will take care of you." No truer words have ever been spoken. Thank You!
Retired Toyota tech 65 from Scotland
Worked on all makes and franchises over many years,from 70s .....to 2015
Have owned 2 cars in past 20 od years
2001 Lexus gs300......apart from normal service items ..... haven't even changed a bulb!!!!!!!
1997 Toyota Camry 2.2 manual.......... Apart from normal service items.......... haven't changed a bulb!
Absolutely the best vehicles available!
Would never replace them.............. there are no modern alternatives!!!!!!?!!!!!
*You are blessed to own two sterling examples of the Old Toyota. The Toyota still hungry for market share based upon a reputation for materials quality, build quality and after sales service. You were part of that service. Pity is, all three are now retired.*
Same here been a tech for 40 years. Been driving my Camry V6 since 2011. Besides a water pump which is common and I was expecting it. Haven't done anything
Not anymore. In America they stink
Made in Japan
@@peterpeter5666is it a V-6, 3.2 litre with a timing belt? How often did you change that? Or, as you stated, or implied, you never had to change that either! Would really appreciate your input regarding this matter, as I have a similar Toyota car!
He is spot on regarding the fact that people neglect the maintenance part . I went to check the used car market to help a friend buying a compact car. The percentage of 10 year old cars who were maintained according To the manufacturer schedule was maybe around 10% at best. And we are not talking about fluid changes which a lot of manufacturers do not require anymore such as ATF or cooling fluid. Hardly anybody takes care of that.
Yep, I bought a 2000 2 years ago. I waited until I found one with verifiable records of 5,000-mile / 6-month oil changes. I waited a very long time.
You also have to pay attention to where the car was located. I check the reports to see where it was maintained. If it has maintenance records in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore or Washington DC, I wouldn’t buy it because those cars will have problems because of the terrible road conditions. Those cars get beat up because many drivers drive like the roads are smooth when they aren’t. I think it’s better to buy new and take better care of it and keeping it for a long time. It really doesn’t take long to damage vehicles out here if you’re not careful how you drive it.
What should be done with the cooling fluid? Do you mean flush the radiator and change the antifreeze every 2 years?
i was looking at a 2020 Rav4 with like 60k miles, it had ONE reported oil change at like 44k miles..... thats it. 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
@@CocoChanelle-1 every five years or 75k miles with modern antifreeze
The truth is I have a Subaru with anti-collision and a person two cars ahead of me was turning right. The car in front of me wasn’t paying attention and slammed on their breaks. I wasn’t going to react in time, but my car did. It saved an accident. So when my new driving kid needed a car - we went with a Subaru that had the same feature. When my wife got a Land Crusier - she also had that feature. It’s a good thing.
Honesty that’s what I love about this channel
Honesty, deep knowledge, and common sense.
You do make some very good points and your presentation is excellent as always. As a former mechanic and shop owner I have told many customers about ignoring maintainance "Pay me now or pay me later and that could be more costly". I do not agree with your analysis of the toyota reliability record. I have noticed over many years the quality going down and the cost and arrogance going up.
Besides the Tacoma and Tundra, other Toyota vehicles that have recently reported issues include the Sequoia SUV, Camry compact car, Corolla, RAV4, and Avalon Hybrid, with problems ranging from engine failures, excessive oil consumption, and airbag concerns across various model years. Several models like the Corolla, Camry, Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid have reported engine problems including potential failures and excessive oil consumption. Toyota has issued recalls for various models including the Tundra and Sequoia, often related to potential engine issues. Certain Corolla and RAV4 models from earlier years have been flagged for potential airbag issues. Older Sienna models have reported issues with the sliding doors failing to open properly.
Toyota still has some of its cars such as RAV4, Corolla, Highlander and Camry still sell well but even the Camry that was number one for many years has sold less this year. The point I am trying to make is that they are losing customers like myself when I traded my 2007 Tundra for a 2024 Honda Ridgeline. I do not believe that Toyota Corps is pay attention to what their customers want or they would not have started putting 4 cyl turbos in their vehicles especially trucks.
To be fair I beleive much of their engineering is driven by the new EPA standards for fuel efficiency and emissions. There are other brands that have stayed with the V6 engine and they have to meet the same standards. Do those brands such as Honda have better engineers than Toyota? As for the cost I think that all the brands watch to see how much the other is going to charge and adjust accordingly much like a cabal does except they are not all in the same tribe. Once you lose a customer it is very difficult to get them back as many America auto manufacturers have painfully realized too late.
Warranty is another issue that manufacturers think will attract customers but for most of us a longer timeframe warranty is worthless if I have to continually take it back to the dealer to fix their poor quality assurance issues. My Lexus has a four year warranty but if I have many issues to include recalls then I will be looking for another vehicle. It is not free when I have to my time to fix something that should have never come out of the factory.
I agree with you 100 % , Toyota is riding on their reputation band wagon on social media. They trashed their Camry since 2018 .
There are problems in their 2020 and up highlander too including fuel pump , wind noise and awd failures in little as 30k. I have 2021 Highlander and wind noise is making me upset. Have done everything i could including replacing door seal.
I really like this mechanic and his demeanor and attitude. Having said that your reply was very good and well said. You obviously are quite knowledgeable with your back round, I am in the market for a new suv/truck and don't know which direction to go still. Funny I had a brand new 2007 Tundra for several years and should have kept it. May I ask why the Ridgeline? My sister and brother in law also have 2018 Ridgeline which they bought used and have had good luck with although probably only drive it 7000 or 8000 miles a year.
@@tjsullivan4793 My Wife and I spent one day looking. We started with Tacoma which we owned when it first came out in 95 with a V6 but we didn't like the 4cyl turbo. We tried all the other midsize trucks that had a V6 non turbo like Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger etc. We didn't want a hybrid since we don't drive enough to offset the intitial cost with gas savings. My Wife needed to be comfortable with the truck since the Tundra was too big and she would have to wait until I could take her to Lowes etc. We are getting older and wanted more safety features such as lane assist etc. as well as a limited trim with all bells and whistles. We tried all the dealers in our area and debated on weather we wanted to try Honda since it was a little farther out. We went to the dealer which was the day that the big virus hit all of them so all their computers were down which they managed to work around. We tried the Honda Ridgeline Black Edition and were really surprised how well it drove and rode and I always thought the tailgate opening like a door was a gimmic but we love it so much easier to load and unload. They have a tried and true V6 non turbo engine. The Wife likes driving the truck more than our new Lexus RX350. There is lots of storage in the bed and under the rear seats. There were two items I found annoying which was the auto stop start and Variable Cyl Mgt or SVCM. I found kits online to bypass both so the engine works as it should with no start stop or disabling cylinders for economy. Because we drive so little just local groceries etc. I keep battery minders on both vehicles. My Lexus as the stop start feature as well and I hate having to remember to turn it off everytime I get in it but I havn't found a disabler that will work yet. Our wants and needs maybe different than yours so go out and try them all. Another factor for us was at this point in our lives we always buy the best regardless of cost. We want to enjoy our time left and be comfortable. The kids or grand kids will still end up with a nice size inheritance.
@@sandan500 Wow what a great reply. I really appreciate the time and thought in your response. You have convinced me to go take one for a test drive with my wife. I would drive my sisters Ridegeline but she lives across country so that's not an option. I am kind of a tall guy at 6'3 and my 15 yo son is already taller than me so I go back and forth about prioritizing back seat leg room. But we will get him a car in 2 years so not sure how relevant back seat leg room will be sooner than later. We tend to keep our cars/trucks for like 9/10 years so we tend not to skimp when we buy new ones. We have had a few different Hondas including a 2025 CRV/Hybrid that my wife really likes so off to a dealer to check out a Ridegeline. One more thing thanks for mentioning how you handled the auto off and vcm solution I too would do that.Good luck to you and thanks again.
@@tjsullivan4793 Happy to help. Our thoughts are similar. I have always paid cash for cars and only what I could afford and worked on them myself. All of them up until I retired had over 100K. After my boys were out of college I could finally pay cash for a truck at 50 and bought the Tacoma that first arrived in 95. The 2025 Avalon I traded for the lexus only had 30k miles and the 2007 Tundra was 40k. I am thinking now that when the warranties' are up I will buy new due to all the expensive electronics and most mechanics or technicians these days are just part hangers since a good tech with at least a AAS EE are scarce. Enjoy your Son now I have two grown and it truly has been the "Cats in the Cradle" truism unfortunately. Cheers Mate.
I owned a 1st gen 2000 tundra and absolutely loved it, traded for a 2002 sequoia when my family grew, now drive lx570 but 100% agree with your points on maintenance criticizing owners today that neglect their vehicles and then complain about reliability or longevity issues. You could never offend me by telling the truth as you're always looking out for us! Thank you my friend, wishing you and your family health and happiness for years to come! All the best, Joshua V.
My 2001 Toyota has 272,000 miles original engine and transmission, and I only did oil changes every 8k miles, spark plugs I think 3 times, coils once, transmission fluid only once, water pump once. Still runs perfectly. It's even still on the original timing chain. Oh and I even used this compact sedan for towing (mostly firewood) 😅
Yeah i made a mistake and brought a second hand vehicle for the first time in 20 years. Stupid me for taking on a cheap bastard no maintenance car. 5 of the 6 spark plugs wont come out. Thats one thing on a list that will cost the same amount to fix as the price i brought the car for. STUPID ME
Remember that even a blind squirrel finds a nut
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have a '21 Toyota Avalon. Here's the list of options that I didn't want (or need) but were all standard or required options ALL because I wanted the upgraded sound system. Everything else listed here I didn't want or need: power sun/moonroof (or sunroof at all); side-mirror blind-spot warning system; electronic parking brakes; valve stem air pressure sensors; dashboard reminders that routine maintenance is needed (when it generally really isn't); sensors telling me someone or something is behind me, even though I still look over my shoulder, the old-fashioned way and the way I was taught; etc, etc.
I am in my 70’s and I totally love most all of this technology. Some are not necessary but most do their intended purpose. Just because we didn’t have these things when we grew up, doesn’t make them a bad thing. Do I need them or are they unnecessary? Once you get used to them, over time, I enjoy them! Be open minded!
My 07 es350 just crossed 200K miles. Thanks to all the help from your channel I've learned to do the transmission fluid and coolant as well as my normal 4-5K oil changes. I must be weird because the longer I drive a car the more I like it and I like it more than the new ones. Hoping it will go another 200K and then maybe I'll pick up another 10 year old one.
Hey fellow 07 ES350 owner, mine just crossed the 100k mile line, looking at easily another 100k without too much fuss.
There's a 07 es350 a block away for sale for 10k w 65k miles, great shape. Don't need it but tempted anyways.
I agree 100! I remember in the 70’s when many backyards were used to change the oil and do maintenance. Today, we are a “throw away” society…from appliances (which used to last 30 years) to vehicles. I just checked the oil in my Toyota who had an oil change 5,000 miles ago and it’s only a slightly darker golden yellow but she’s getting changed on my next day off!!
You don't judge oil by its color.
@@sonofliberty92 Agreed. The OP is racist.
the reason so much gets thrown away is that people cant fix it themselves, and is too expensive to have someone do it- or impossible to find someone who can
I am one of the nobodies that bought the 2000 Tundra. I kept it for 17 years, and handed it down to my teenage daughters as their first vehicle. After 17 years and 150,000 miles, I sold it for 25% of what I paid for it.
I loved that truck.
Nice fireside chat AMD.
Only 150k in 17 years? As long as the frame isnt gone and you changed the transmission fluid every 50k miles it would easily go to 300k, I see them all the time.
Part of that is the market for pickups. I bought a new 2002 Mazda B3000 Dual Sport pickup and eventually handed it down to my son.He drove it to 205,000 miles and sold it in 2023 for almost 25 percent of what I paid for it as well.
@@xscorpx Yeah, I don’t put many miles on. My 06 Nissan Titan has just less than 80K on it. My wife’s 03 Sequoia has just over 200K on it. She drives a little more than I do. We keep them well maintained.
@@johnrose3169 Nice. I always liked those. Was that the one that Ford re-badged for their lineup?
@@johnrose3169 I just remembered that I sold it within 3 hours of posting it. I had a bunch of calls and realized I likely under priced it.
Great honest video as always, IMO. I'm old and still from the old school thinking and I believe if you want your car to last, take care of it. Simple. Change the oil every 5000 miles or 6 month, which ever comes 1st, etc. Your video's shine a light on many things to do for maintenance issues and it's appreciated. I'm lucky enough to have a dealership that I trust and have given me many helpful insights on taking care of problems. Small town mentality. Pls keep your videos coming !
Automotive technology peaked in 2018 as far as I'm concerned. They already had adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, backup cameras, proximity keys and push button start, automatic lift gates, lane departure and blind spot monitoring, but physical buttons and dials were still present, so you didn't have to go through drop down menus on a massive screen or use voice commands for everything. It's been downhill ever since.
I must agree, I have an 18 Lexus that's been excellent.
Quality of cars peaked at least 10 years earlier.
Wow - many of the things in your list of 'peaks' are on my list of over-engineered gimmicks - any one would veto a vehicle for my money. Backup camera OK, it is required, but wouldn't pay to repair it after warranty. All the rest are poison for me. Do you use a Faraday box for key fobs? In an apartment or hotel it would be a good idea.
@@john_nip_nop I'm guessing you've never driven a car with adaptive cruise or proximity keys. If you had you would probably like them. Belt lines have gotten so tall and pillars so thick due to side impact and roof crush requirements and side curtain airbags and smaller rear windows due to styling/aerodynamics that blind spot monitoring is nice to have. The visibility on modern cars sucks compared to a decade ago and keeps getting worse. I don't know why anyone wouldn't like power lift gates. Especially if you have kids too short to close the hatch themselves. Emergency braking is nice if calibrated properly and isn't creepy or glitchy like more modern camera based driver monitoring systems.
@@john_nip_nop A piece of foil works too.
The biggest problem for any car manufacturer not just Toyota is the dealerships!
Exactly. I have to buy from a brand that is LEAST LIKELY to need dealership service... hence Toyota/Lexus. Easy and affordable to maintain.
I don't believe it at all! We have a 2019 limited rav4. It has more manufacturing defects than any other. Just to mention one. The water leaking through the roof rails causes all the wires to rot. 2019-2022 models.
@@danieltovar6151 WOW. I have 21 LE. I did not know about leaking.. What should I be looking for?
@@orlandoortiz6939 It's the government! They control standards and regulations and demand manufacturers comply to their idea of a vehicle for their idea of a utopian society. Everytime you reengineer a car you have to change the production process. You and I pay for that not the government or the manufacturer. If the manufacturer takes loses they cut production and employment. People get hit again. Ultimately it's the peoples fault they elect these grifters and fake virtue warriors.
@@danieltovar6151 2013 RAV4 Limited. 106K miles and zero problems, no leaks either. :)
I have a 2005 Toyota 4runner V8 with 210k miles...I take very good care of it and it runs very strong just like new...I love it
I just sold my 06 V8 4x4 4Runner with 232K miles for $15K
Insane value
I had the same year 4Runner with the 4.7 V8 and I loved that SUV
@@jonschlegel2961this is the reason I just bought a new 2023 Limited. I could not find 4Runner in good condition at a reasonable price.
I did not want a turbo 4 and pay another 10K for the new generation 4Runner
My 2nd gen Tacoma is still running great. Basic care
I'm so sick and tired of listening people repeating how their old toyota have 20000 miles, did you even listen to what he just said, you are giving wrong perception that modern toyotas are going to last that long without any issues
That’s what people love about you. You got character, honesty, integrity that’s why you’re very successful. Love your channel. Keep up the good work always enjoy watching all your videos. Thank you.
We've owned two Toyotas and happy with both.
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Cool story
You're the no.1 guy I go to for toyota & lexus advice! Thank you for all that you do for us!
Please do another vid with all the latest information you have on the best Preloved/2nd hand series and variants you would recommend.
Especially in light of things like the 2000s landcruiser v8 engine problems starting to all give up now. That vid shook me, was thinking of getting a 2015-2020 landcruiser.
I hope Toyota would get back to basics. My husband and I bought 2 Corolla sport in 2005. They’re still running. My daughter has one and my son has the other. Both are pushing 300 ,000 miles and run great. Forget the gimmicks Toyota. Back to basics. Each car cost around 13,000 dollars. I now own a 2015 and it’s very reliable. I want to get a new Corolla but am not sure the reliability will be as high. I love Toyota !!!! PS. We have always changed the fluids and did not neglect our cars.
The new Corollas are fine, I would go for the lowest trim the L or LE. Less things to break
You Are right: the success motto of the future is "back to the basics". Doesn't mean that we want a model without power steering, we want models without gimmicks and tablets in the car!
*Please bring back the manual transmission option for ALL Corolla models. Less expensive at purchase, less expensive over the life of the vehicle.
@Chris-l9w9g keep the buttons and knobs too
@@Chris-l9w9g Search for Toyota Aygo, we have them in Europe and they are the most basic cars you are "allowed" to buy, because regulations doesn't allow "less". In my opinion, they are the representation of personal mobility. Other than a bike of course.
This is a very good video that make a lot of sense. Don’t change your oil at 7 and 10k … Even with full synthetic and keep up on your transmission services .
You are 100 percent correct. I had a 2016 Hyundai Tucson, which had bad piston rings and burned a ton of oil. It was recall-eligible, but Hyundai refused the claim because they're Hyundai. I bought Lexus cars to replace the Hyundai and I'll never look back.
I am an original owner of a 2002 GS430 that I purchased in November 2001. It currently has 104,670 miles and I couldn't be more satisified. Bought and driven in Scottsdale, Arizona. I've maintained it using OEM parts and see myself driving it for many more years. My family want me to get antique plates once it hits 25 years old. The car is immaculate and I still love driving it.
I bought my first Toyota in 2022 (Venza) and have followed the Car Care Nut's advice for maintenance to the letter (including a break in oil change and every 8,000km's). I've never had a single issue yet and I'm extremely happy with this vehicle.
It's 2 years old 😂
@@sonofliberty92 what's your point? I don't expect it to have any issues going forward, and do you know how many vehicles have issues right from the start?
@@LSDOGWALKER my point is, your comment is useless. Most 2 year old vehicles won't have issues. Hell, most 5 year old vehicles won't. Nothing special.
Your comment is a sign of ignorance@@sonofliberty92
I have been doing the 5k mile oil change as well. The dealer always resist my request saying it only needs to be done every 10k.
YES, I am one of those, have a 15 year old Mazda, when need rose for a second car, I wanted it as simple as possible and got a 1992 Jeep XJ, no power windows, not even central locking. But I know I'm in minority so it makes sense for cars to get more gimmicks. However, I find my 2009 Mazda to have everything to make it comfortable while lacking all the "moderr" gimmicks you say.
When I compare this video to the Car Care Nut's oldest video, '2007-2009 Toyota Camry Buying Guide' from four years ago, I am amazed at how conscientiously this channel has embraced Toyota's 'Kaizen' philosophy. 'We believe in the natural ability of people to change things for the better. Every improvement, regardless of size, is valuable. Encouraging both incremental and breakthrough innovative thinking, we seek to evolve with Kaizen, never accepting the status quo.' AMD is constantly evolving both his shop and this channel while maintaining the high quality that made us all fans. AMD and Sreten of M539 Restorations are two non-native English speakers who produce informative videos that can hold the attention of people who have no mechanical inclination at all. It's all about their passion for cars and attention to detail. TH-cam should be showering them both with cash!
2002 Corolla LE 190k, still rolling strong. ❤ It's been coast to coast through 5 grown kids. Heirloom forever. 🙏🏻✝️
Keep it, that 1.8 engine is bulletproof like a tank...
95 nissan pickup/d21 still going strong with 300k
And that’s supposed to be the least reliable Toyota
I put 488K miles on my 78 Corolla
I frequent a book store near my house. There’s a very nice older lady that always likes to talk. Her Corolla le is around 2005 I think. She drives it every day and is the original owner. It has a hair over 400,000 miles 😮. She has had the same mechanic shop for over 25 years do any work needed. She did say it uses a little coolant these days but she knows about it and to check it. Head gasket staring to go. But its just getting into the cylinder so she just drives and adds 😅 it’s an automatic also.
I have a 2020 Tundra Platinum with almost 50k on the clock, has been flawless! I do all the maintenance myself, all fluids have been changed including 5k oil change intervals.
Thanks!
I had to wait two months for my 2024 Corolla SXE. Took it in for the first oil change at 1000 miles. Young man said oh you don't need to do that because they break in the engine at the factory. They have been doing that for the last 15 years. Do you still want us to do it? Yes, please 😊 I watch your videos and trust what you say. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 😉😁
My yf's 2006 xb came with three free oil+filter changes. At 1000 miles she took it in. Complained to me that she was there four hours. I did the next change at 5000. Guess what, it had the factory filter, with QA color mark! Dealerships are horrible! Plus, they mark up prices on parts for DIY guys like me.
Same here have a 23 Corolla le, took it in at 1000k and was giving the same speech.. xd I have 18k miles and it's had 4 oil changes already... I will change the cvt at 20k miles, I'm sure they will say but it's lifetime fluid.....
you had to wait two months that is quick, try new zealand where i live we waited 10 months for our new corolla hatch.
@@1976axerhanduse an independent mechanic… going to dealers is … not very smart
@@1976axerhandthey and Car Care but recommend CVT fluid at 60k. No need to change it so early
Great points! I got a used 2018 TRD Off Road 4Runner to avoid pandemic build quality issues. Did not get premium to avoid the gimmicks. Went with 4Runner because it’s built in Japan. It’s been an amazing vehicle.
Made in Japan vehicles have, at least in my experience, much higher build quality across all of the Japanese brands. Yes, even Nissan.
I currently own 2 Toyotas and my last 2 cars were Toyotas. I would absolutely buy a car styled like the 1995 Tercel. I've been chasing that dream since someone hit it in 2004 and totaled it. Id also appreciate a base model Celica as I loved that design. Yes, please bring back less gizmos and more basic cars that, to me, were fun to drive and own.
Agree, more stuff, more that can wrong
My first car was a 92 Tercel. The only feature you could get was AC and a 3 speed auto. Both me and my sister had Tercels. Drove them for years with 0 repairs. We sold them both for more than what we paid for them and both had over 350k miles when we sold them. We bought them at 200k mile mark.
I loved my Tercel hatchback I think 1992
I had a 96 Tercel and honestly, it was a torture chamber on wheels. It never left me stranded, though.
Thank you for your blessing at the end of the video...I had a hunch you were a King's Kid! Keep up the great work brother!
My ‘15 tundra 4x4 is pretty vanilla. But every time I drive it I think of how well it’s built. Brings a smile to my face every time
My ‘01 Tundra just runs. Paid about $21,000 new 23 years ago.
Same for my ‘17.
Same for my '06 ❤
Same for my 2016!
1st gen - best Gen
I have a 2007 Corolla LE, bought new, now at 127,000 miles. Good car. It runs great and was “high end” for its model at the time. It even has a six CD changer that works fine, and it’s used a lot!
It’s all the car I need with power steering/brakes/windows, cold AC, hot heat, comfortable seats, etc, and most importantly, it’s reliable. ‘Nuff said.
I have the same 2007 Corolla with 242k. no issues
2008 Corolla S model w/ 290K miles. These two years for Corolla are legendarily reliable. Mine drives perfectly, has always started every time I turn the key, very few repairs beyond parts that typically wear out. No oil leaks, no oil burning. Love this car
That's a great era for Corollas. Biggest draw back is no legroom.
@@KrazyKramerDo you mind if I ask you - or the other Corolla owners - when you changed the serpentine belt? Please and thank you.
I also have a 2007 with no issues. Problem for me is the very hard ride. Why does this corolla ride so hard, when the last generation, from the 90s, rode fine. Car handles great , but rides like my old Kenworth truck. At 71, I value comfort over performance, hands down. Nowadays, comfort is always sacrificed for performance on the skidpad- and 0-60 times, the only things the adolescent editors at the car magazines value. What difference does it make to me if I get there 3 seconds earlier? I'm retired!
Back in the day, I noticed the difference in quality between my grandpa's 1984 Toyota Cressida Station Wagon and his 1977 Toyota Corona Station Wagon (the Corona was practically immortal--weekend trips back and forth from the hardware store to the mountains in Puerto Rico). Toyota needs to clamp on dealer pricing, like you said.
New subscriber! Terrific channel! This is not your typical car mechanic! The "Typical" mechanic is insulting, intimidating and irritating. Glad I stumbled onto this channel.
In response to the question about bells and whistles....I would buy a car that offered reliability, AC, PS, and CC. That's it. Tell me when that brand new vehicle is being offered to the consumer, and I can just about assure you, you know what, has frozen over.
I bought a 2023 Camry that i bought new with 3 total miles on it. It has been a dream to drive, with no issues at all. I am not a driver thats easy on his cars, but the Camry stands up to it. It drives exactly the same as new...BTW...Im at 32k miles...
32 000 is noting
wait till the you have to srat drain all the fluids cooling trans brake fuild
My wife drove her Camry for 18 years.
I drove my Camry for 9 years when my needs changed in 11. I then bought a new Rav 4WD Limited with the 3.5L V6.
I now drive a 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with the Premium and Technology pkgs.
I’ll drive it until I die and I’m quite sure that my wife will use it to plow the 5-7 feet of snow off our private road until she too passes away.
@@filipeamaral4919like every other car?
@@erics.5785 excly
Always enjoy your channel! I'd like to hear you speak to the ever increasing Government EPA and CAFE requirements. They are major reasons for added complexity and reduced reliability. The government was the main reason manufacturers are turbo charging smaller engines and dropping V8 engines. The added complexity of the new Tundra turbo V6 is ridiculous, and was an accident in unreliability just waiting to happen. The CAFE standards that force manufacturers to use very thin oil, in the pursuit of increasing gas mileage. Those thin oils Can Not maintain their original viscosity over time. Especially in hot areas like Texas, Florida, etc.
This is an issue that is not being as addressed unfortunately.
Good point but the issue with the engine is a manufacturing problem. Also Toyota has made reliable turbos in the past.
@@guikegriot I agree, however a turbo adds heat and complexity to any engine. Also the choice of using a smaller displacement engine with turbo was driven by government mandates and not Toyota engineering. Keep in mind the forced Government EPA and CAFE requirements are impacting all manufactures negatively and all the added expense, in including R&D, is pushed onto the consumer.
My co-worker still drives a 1986 Toyota truck we sold them, has some new parts and seats were refinished but still going strong.
Agreed! And thank you, for your Insightful perspective on Toyota! It certainly does appear, that by Toyota sticking to it's core values of upholding quality and reliability as it's highest echelon; and perhaps continue to hold the bar of excellence. Seems like a winning formula.
Mostly OEM fluids and sensors, regular oil changes, maintain and repair the vehicle when and if you can, it'll last forever!
We, all who drive, committed to a good, long term relationship, with our ride!
I was recently considering a newer Toyota, but I just can't justify parting with my '04 Avalon. Love the channel AMD, been binging your vids and learning so much. Looking forward to your content. God Bless You and your Family!
Honestly I think your Avalon is right there in the sweet spot for the best from Toyota. My 4th gen 4Runners quality was outstanding in every respect. The 5th gen has been reliable but it’s really evident they used somewhat filmsy materials in places to save weight.
Can't here too, 08' Avalon with 250k. Still got plenty of life and energy!
I own a 2009 Toyota Tacoma with 79k miles. Changed all the fluids and still running strong. 15 year old truck. Paint is holding up very well. Love the Silver Streak Mica paint. I also own a 1997 Toyota 4Runner with only 55k miles and it’s a gem. Beige exterior with the tan interior. Clean and never been abused.
I have a 2004 Toyota 4runner with 81k miles ,I owner, well maintained ,did some mechanical items and fully removed the surface rust and a full custom paint job .drives like new ,as solid as a tank for less than 20% of a new one
If you don't make it to 200k then complain. You're not even past 100k miles.
I put 488K miles on my 78 Corolla.
I bought it in 83 for my college car. It had 70K miles on it when I bought it.
After achieving my PhD, I kept driving it. I decided to see how long it would last.
It died in 02, so I replaced it with a new Camry .
I drove my Camry until my needs changed in 11 so I bought a new RAV 4WD Limited with the 3.5L V6.
I drove it until 2/29/24 when I was ready to replace our worn out pickup. We sold our pickup and bought a “leftover” 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed, TRD Performance exhaust with the Premium and Technology pkgs. we then sold my RAV.
I’m almost 60 years old, retired and plan on driving my 23 TRD until I die.
I’ve been driving for 40+ years and have had to own only 4 daily drivers and they’ve all been Toyota’s.
They’ve never let me down.
I wish that Toyota would bring back the Hilux 22RE 4cyl 5spd regular cab long bed 4WD pickup with hand crank windows, manual locks,
A/C and cruise control and allowed them in America.
If they brought that back, I’d sell my 23 TRD in a heartbeat.
It would have been a Great replacement for my worn out 83 Hilux with over 400K miles. That was an Awesome little light duty truck for work around our property and for getting firewood in the mountains.
I looked at a used 23 SR5 access cab 2.7L 4cyl, but it had the automatic transmission and only 159 horsepower, so it was too gutless for my needs.
Wow what an interesting story. Thanks for sharing, sometimes I think I have to replace my car just for the sake of have a new car. Thanks for sharing
Love this! A lot of people say they want to drive their car "until the wheels fall off"... very few actually do that. :) I had a 97 Camry during and after college that I intended to drive forever. Moved to a snowy climate, so I changed over to a 2000 4Runner (manual trans 😁). 16 years and 165K miles later, still runs like a top! I'm at 315K miles and shootin' for a half million on that bulletproof 5VZ-FE. 🏆
@@davidadsfasdf806 A lot of people are like you.
Vehicle’s depreciate, so my wife and I would rather drive our vehicles for a very long time and invest our money instead of buying a new vehicle.
I was able to retire early at 43, about a year before I met my wife.
She still works because she loves her job.
It all boils down to your personal preferences.
My mother could buy a new Lexus every year if she wanted to but she’s driving a 6 year old Lexus. She also keeps her vehicles for many years as well. Her last Lexus had 270K miles on it when she bought her 2018.
My Brother had a mid 80's (I think) Toyota Celica GTS5 convertible... He bought it new... He foolishly sold it before 1990. It had the 22RE 4 Cyl 5speed power train. He could still be driving it.
Had a 2000 Sienna and maintained it meticulously for 17 years. Had over 200k on it with no issues what so ever. The buyer was in shock when I showed him all the service records, and that sold the car.
24 years later, Sienna is still on the road!
So yes, maintenance pays off.
This a great video. Great information to consider.
The safety systems are a must-have for me. I loved my 1955 Chevy, when I was 16 years old, but it had no air bags and no seat belts. But that ‘55 Chevy was extremely easy to repair.
I currently own a 2003 Tundra, a 2000 Sienna, and a 2014 Lexus RX-350. My wife drives the Lexus. They are good, reliable vehicles.
Bought a 2021 corolla (which had only 7500km on it) in may. We drove it from Denmark to Croatia and back, and later From Denmark to Italy. I am a musician and i put 50000km on my car a year. My last two cars were Yaris. The Corolla is the nicest car i’ve ever had. Adaptive cruisecontrol is great to have. Carplay too. The rest (keyless entry, powered hatch etc) i could live without.
One feature i’ve noticed in borth my two Yaris and my Corolla is that Toyota actually puts decent speakers in them. Probably my most important feature :-)
Your Corolla was a great choice. It has many advantages and very few disadvantages.
You should try a Mark Levinson system in a Lexus
@@Shabbe02 Well i did say decent, not great 😂
I took a chance with a new Frontier instead of a Tocoma. So far so good, hope I don't regret it long-term. I made the decision because the frontier was 10K cheaper than the Tacoma without the recent quality issues... Theoretically. I've been a Toyota snob my whole life (still am) but I went out on a limb. Wish me luck! 😬
Good luck
I likewise just purchased a Nissan Titan pro4x and am hoping I didn't make a mistake and have had and currently have a Toyota and 2 Lexus.
Being a natural aspiration; no turbo V6, ideally should be more reliable. The only question is 9 speed automatic. Still believe you made a wise choice.
Stay on top of the scheduled maintenance, don't drive it hard like a maniac, and you'll probably be fine.
Keeps us updated brother hope it treats you well 😊
@@kurtbeck5809 , me too. People love these trucks! They are very much like the old school Tundra. The only 1/2 ton without ASS & cylinder de - activation.😁
That “Let’s just raise the prices, people will pay anything for a Toyota” mentality is exactly what led me to Mazda. I’m convinced Mazda is offering Toyota levels of reliability right now, but they don’t have the reputation yet to charge Toyota prices.
Look up Car Wizard's video on Mazda cx suvs
I did the same thing, happy with my Mazda.
My son just bought a Mazda 3 for the same reason
@@auginater4200 Ok… your point? I didn’t buy an SUV, and my car is several years newer. SUVs will always be less reliable than equivalent small cars because of their weight. Small engine+lots of weight is always a bad recipe regardless of what manufacturer made the car.
Been a honda/toyota guy for years. Just couldn't justify thier prices and stiff negotiating. Bought a cx9
Appreciate the channel!
Want to clarify a couple of things: The “soul” that Toyota wants and that Honda already has isn’t through gimmicks. Hondas have an elegance, feel, and performance built into their cars. I know Hondas are not Porsches, but they have a nice spark and an ambiance of their own. It’s done through simplicity. I hope Toyota picks up on that.
Also, yes, we Truck guys do roll our eyes when trucks are referred to as cars, kinda like someone who says they “drive a motorcycle,” where it’s really “ride.” 😉
A 2018 tacoma OR was my first “new” car ever and as much as I like the truck, I quickly realized I enjoyed my old beaters with a heater and no fancy gizmo’s and sensors everywhere
Bought new a 2022 TRD OR V6 with MT. Only use for long camping trips with wife. Very comfortable & enjoyable ride while pulling a small utility style camper. Use my old, well maintained, 2004 Chevy Colorado I've owned for many years for daily duties around town.
@@georgedreher2322The 1st Colorado is a great truck. The 4cyl engines and the 3.5 and 3.7 inline 5 cyl engines are basically indestructible. At some point, I'll likely pick up an older Colorado. Finding one with the rare V8 would be cool. The last of the truly compact pickups.
As a Toyota plant employee for over 30 years, I can say without hesitation the quality of Toyota suffered as soon as they moved North American headquarters to Texas. Many highly skilled members quit, a lot of movement within Toyota was done very poorly and with low skill hires, DEI didn't help either. Many engineers are out of their league, and not the best qualified. Japan has also pulled back quite a bit more and left some decision making to North Americans. This has proven time after time to be a mistake. I still would only buy Toyota, they are still very good. But nothing close to what they were. Overall a good company, and still much better engineering that the domestic mfg.
American leadership came in and changed everything for the worst. There are Japanese heads in Plano calling the shots but I have feeling there is some hidden secrets that aren't being honestly told to Toyota City.
After COVID; Toyota production numbers were so on high demand that all of the part suppliers couldn't keep up that they were running 12+ hour shifts six days week. So that caused lot of faulty parts in the logistics.
I worked at TMMK for three years...I wish I never left since it is the best job in Kentucky and I left for a company who claims they do lot of good but it's basically "a cover up" on what is really going on inside.
But to simplify the golden question.... Would I still buy a new Camry? Hell yeah in a New York minute! It's because of my personal witnessing events while on the line: stopping full production of the whole line because there was faulty vital part and waited around for four hours while administration and production engineers were figuring how it occurred. Yes, Toyota wasted 4 hours of labor for least 4000 TMs. While all the other auto manufacturers would of kept building without a care in the world because they didn't want to waste the money.
After working for a competitor; which name I shall not name for over a year now. Toyota trains you to be the best and it's hard for any prior TEMA TMs to go work somewhere else because you learned to become a different breed of autoworker since the Toyota Production System is no joke.
And that's exactly why I only have bought Toyotas made in Japan, and refuse to buy American-made ones.
Can you tell me who is the OEM manufacturer for Toyota Corolla rubber brake lines ?
My father owned a Camry (stick shift!) in the early-mid 2000’s. He brought to get tires, and the tech looked at the VIN and said “you got one of the good ones!” You guessed it, Made in Japan.
DEI hires are almost always trash. Entitled, blind, and ignorant are traits of ANYONE hired not for skill but for physical attributes. Ask anyone who works in finance lol
This is what i love about AMD. Says it how it is. Maintenance is key to any successful relationship. I've owned Toyotas since 2009 and i won't buy anything else but the reason i love them is because if i take care of them, they take care of me. And 10 years later i can resell them for higher than any other vehicle.
You are a gift to us ALL!!! When is the best time to replace the spark plugs in a Toyota Highlander...year 2018? How about Coolant? My mechanic looks at me a little weird as I'm a preventative maintenance type guy. Maybe too much so. But want it to last.
You hit the nail on the head with Toyota charging too much for their vehicles but also Toyota is overcharging customers in the service bay! Every oil change I get they try to replace my brake fluid, charge my A/C, give me an alignment, and want to charge me hundreds of dollars when all the car really needs is an oil change.
My favorite from a few years ago was a Toyota dealers' recommendation to replace the cabin air filter.......for $70! I said no thanks since it's as easy as changing a light bulb! Filters at the auto parts store or Amazon are about $15.
You want to see what they charge in the UK
I don't use the dealer for anything other than the "free" maintenance that comes with it. I also don't do their 10k mile oil change. Did it at 5k myself and had them change it at 10k. Once the free stuff is done I am doing all the maintenance myself. You have to double check everything these lube jockys do anyways so may as well do it yourself.
@@redpoll4628What do they charge here in the UK? I've not found them to be any worse than most other dealers.
@@270emanso true
Many of us don't need (or like) CVT transmissions, 'start/stop' feature, huge amounts of gadgets/electronics, and turbos (less reliability)! Give us a more basic car that will LAST and be mechanically reliable.
AMEN!
Yes, i just drilled out the block and put timeserts in the block. I put ARP studs in place of head bolts. 116k . Should of never happened. Not ever overheated or abused. Bought new.
You're not telling us, what car?
What's the year and model ??
Camry with a 2AZFE
Did you ever change the coolant?
Thanks for your candor. I am now an official subscriber. btw ... we've owned / own, three Toyota's over the last 25 years, and have not regretted it. BUT .... as others here have posted, dealer servicing prices are beyond outrageous. That's another reason why many owners these days avoid maintenance until the last moment ... the costs are through the roof, and there's virtually no negotiating space for the owner, other than just skipping two thirds of the checklist items on a service report.
As a Currnet MDT with 20 years experience he is right on point with everything he said.
I wish I COULD buy a car with manual windows, manual locks, simple easy to manage all the controls, reliable - ESP if it was a Toyota! That said, I do like AC, cruise and a backup camera. I really do NOT want any of the rest. 🙂 Thanks for asking the question!
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You do not wish you had manual windows and locks you liar
Same!
Manual windows are ok in a small 2 door coupe where you can reach out with you hand and crank down the passenger window. Although in a 4-door car with manual windows it kind of sucks lol. I wish toyota still made a simple fwd coupe based on the corolla like the old toyota celica i would gladly buy it!
You absolutely can find a Toyota like this. But it’s on the used car lot. And I’ll bet you don’t want that. 😂
I've owned Toyota's for 45 years right now i have a Tundra TRD , Camry , Corolla , Ford tuck F-150 . This is my third 2024 Tundra tuck with NO issues yet my 2023 Tundra had a engine recall the engine ran fine but my first oil change was at 1,500 hundred miles NOT 10,000 miles as recommended my second oil change was 5,000 miles NOT 10,000 miles..I've been using Full Synthetic oils for 38 years.. By the way you are absolutely right on Many things you stated.. My whole Family own Toyota,s
Absolutely a great channel to follow for your toyota care , repairs and a valued perspective. Been driving an 03 tundra SR5 TRD for 16 yrs keeping up with maintenance. It's been a very good vehicle. First time I was finally able to purchase a newer, nice vehicle. We'll maby not first I also purchased a low mileage 96 vett. That's a different story. A real love hate relationship. The tundra had ac, power windows, abs and air bags. All else basic just what I wanted. At 160,000 miles it was time for a second vehicle for a driver. I was terribly disappointed in Toyotas transformation into small displacement turbo engines. After looking for a long time at various year model tundra I found exactly what I wanted a low mileage 2016 TRD CrewMax even had factory duel exhaust. Alot had changed. Alot of bells and whistles. I like the back up camera even found I like the driver power seat . Many say its out dated . Its all new to me. Large interior alot of plastic. 5.7 as I knew not a bad engine just not a great one. Compared to anything else offered out there it's a gem.. Lol Already started maintenance ignoring the suggested maintenance schedule. While I'm firmly against the new design I hope Toyota gets there issues under control. It is a great company but definitely needs to take a step back. While I certainly won't purchase any turbo driven vehicles for everyday driving Toyota still offers a number of great vehicles. You truly hafta do your research. Yes some not so good as with all manufacturers.
As a Toyota service advisor, warranty administrator it’s been a challenge dealing with quality control and reliability issues.
This is not what I wanted to hear while waiting for a new Prius to arrive and agonizing over whether I should get the Honda Civic hybrid hatchback sport touring except there is no space for spare tire.
@ Hybrids are built differently, though there is an upcoming recall for Hybrid Corolla’s Prius’s seem to be solid.
@@brahsumatra there is an upcoming recall on the Prius… Not including the safety recall due to the back door latch? Thanks
I just picked up a 2024 Tacoma off-road and absolutely love it so far. I have owned 4 Tacomas, 2 Camry's and a Tundra. They have all been amazing. It's been Toyota for the past 30+ years.
I test drove new Tacoma. I loved the power and new tech. However, during the test drive I heard grinding noise from a transmission when shifting and decided to wait few years. Buddy of mine has a new Tacoma with less than 3k miles, and it’s already back with the dealer waiting for new transmission. Luckily my current Tacoma only has 200k miles and will run long enough for Toyota to work out issues
4 cylinder turbo on a heavy vehicle; you’re asking for trouble.
@@msuda6188that’s pretty wild
@@PNW_Sportbike_Life I can tell you know nothing about technology 🤦 please do just a tiny bit of research before making comments.
@@msuda6188 they found the issues with the transmissions and it ended up being another quality issue. The technology and the transmissions is 100% but in the process of manufacturing they didn't clean the metal shavings. The build lot ended at 11196 and everything after that number in the VIN is fine. If people would have research just a little bit they would see these issues. The other part of this is look who is building these transmission.
My dealer is great and they are very good with maintenance. And, I would say, new modern stuff in cars like safety features yeah, they sometimes are annoying, but it is very good thing to have when you are driving long distances or are tired, they really help. Let’s hope Toyota will make some price adjustments and bring us a very base model.
I am glad to hear someone who agrees with me Since 1970 I have driven nothing but Mercedes from the 220, 450 sl, 300 E, 500 sel the cars were great until the styling shanged on a regular basis and the maint. grew. I switched to Toyota in 2007 to a highlander great car Purchased 2 Carolla Cross. It is nice but the dealership was a nightmare and is no where near the quality of my Highlander.
Power windows, locks, ac, auto trans, cruise, tilt wheel, and Bluetooth or aux to radio is all the options I want. And the quieter the better when driving them.
90s & 00s were the peak
My door doesn’t open on my 2021 honda when it rains hard. Only opens from the outside so I’m stuck in. I’ll trade the power windows, locks, auto trans, cruise for a handbrake lever at this stage. This car is too modern for a simple and affordable aux cable.
@@ZeerakImran get it fixed then. Or carry a window punch to get out. In my 30 years of driving I have not ran into that situation
I think you'd be surprised how many people would want a low tech dependable new car if it was really cheap
You're absolutely correct! Too expensive! Go back to the basic power and air package, make it look nice, and you'll get a whole new generation of buyers IMHO.
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In the past couple years, they stopped offering engine block heaters and I have seen the shrinkflation. A 2015 Tacoma air filter was about 3” thick and now it’s about 1.5” thick. The surface area of the filter has now drastically reduced meanwhile costing more.