same thing with the Benz E-class ! I guess he makes a difference between high-maintenance cost and low-repair cost reliable. German money-pits are designed to just eat parts unlike Lexus that eat miles
@@adamy3834 that's normal for a 550! LOL. We are all trained to pay attention to what we like: "The newer Benz are better" - Yes, indeed, better as falling apart right after the warranty. Some of the 40+ modules are hardly working from factory (recurring hard DTC Faults)
My mom had a 2010 Lexus and it worked great for 11 years, we just switched to a 2021 Lexus. BMW is a beautiful car I must say however, Toyota lasts a very long time.
Maintain your car and you should be fine. I have had good experiences with BMW, Infiniti, VW, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Mazda, and Mitsubishi. Only bad car experience was Subaru and to be honest that was a Justy, I bought from a family friend with over a 100,00 miles. Maintain your ride and it will generally be reliable.
curt olson you stopped watching him bc he only speaks truth? This nigga says BMW 3-series is reliable lol my gf has a 2017 BMW 335i and that shit is in the shop more often than she is at the nail salon, and that's often. Gtfoh 😂
Idk about Mercedes Audi and bmw I agree I own a bmw 2001 530i and a 2012 Mercedes ml 350 and so far my bmw has had some issues but my Mercedes is going strong with 170,000 miles and only annual service and spark-plug changes, some people think a German machine is a car u can wait a while to service, service it on time and it will work just as well as old gen infinities and Lexus cars.
Lexus has been reliable SINCE DAY 1, and has a REPUTATION of lasting a long time trouble free. Bmw, Audi and Mercedes don’t even come close to that. And Infiniti went to crap after Renault came in the picture.
Not all true. Most keyboard kids are too young to know that 80s and 90s Mercedes rivalled Toyota in reliability. The most reliable cars ever made are early 90s Lexus/Toyotas, early 90s Mercedes or early 90s Volvo. The difference is that Toyota kept making reliable cars and Volvo went to Ford. Also BMW never came close to MB's reliability. They shouldn't be named in the same sentence. VAG especially fucked up with the first couple of generations DSG's.
@@JDYTC Well, I'm no "kid" and had 2 new M-Bs from that era and they were very unreliable. Both had many major mechanical and electrical failures, left me stranded, etc. Even the dealer's loaner suddenly died on a freeway! Yes, both had superb maintenance. Those good old days certainly weren't. Knew the service manage pretty well and asked whether others had similar problems. He took me to the shop where many cars were waiting for repairs identical to mine. Switched to Lexus and I'll never have another German piece of trash again.
It depends how you maintain them. I have 14 years old Benz which is still my daily driver . Still everything is original and works except brakes and battery .
@@dnfwme My neighbor just replaced the battery in his 2009 SLK a few months ago.I have never heard of an original lasting so long.He is in now for a state inspection and his CEL is on.Just over 50000 miles on it as it is his toy.
You’re absolutely right_ thank you for calling him out. He’s all over the map when it comes to his picks for good reliability. He needs to be in the UNRELIABLE group of TH-camRS who judge their top picks for positive reviews based on who’s paying him an endorsement… does he think we’re unwise? I don’t know what their pitting in the Canada water, but he needs to get out of the space and join the band of ass kissers, he’ll find the people there he can pucker up to..
RR METALBOX you had arguably the most unreliable bmw 3 series possible buddy. Not to mention that the e93 specifically is hard as hell to sell lol. The f series is a lot better, specifically the f30.
Same here I was utterly disappointed with my experience with a 3 series Bmw..it was in the shop literally every week. Traded it in for a lexus. It was a nice looking car . But now I see that A holes seem to gravitate towards bmws
I know a co-owner of the Mercedes dealership near me and he straight up told me that Mercedes aren’t meant to last. After 3 years of age it’s only problems from there.
That's a good question. I like BMW'S but i do not believe right now you can drive a BMW right up to 200000 miles as easy as a Lexus. I still believe that up to 200000 miles it is still easier to achieve in an Acura than a German car. I could be wrong, but we have to see.
@@ajevthetruthisthetruthnotc8390 to me it's the vital "existential" question as I cannot ever hope to buy new in Australia. I appreciate that engine longevity got a lot harder with high performance turbo engines. But Kia's Stinger GT can manage a 7year warranty.
I know that they don't make Mercedes-Benz models that are as reliable as the old W124s were, but this confirmed what I always thought: that the E-Class has long since been the company's most reliable model.
I had a 2010 E 350 since day one. Just gave it to a good friend with 196548 miles on it. Still look new and run great. I replaced the E class with the 540I. hoping it will be the same as the E class.
Do you think I should keep my 2013 c250 after this? The accelerator pedal has an electrical fault --Mark Interlicchia Walter's Mercedes-Benz of Riverside No the engine light is coming on due to the fuel pump and pedal. The codes for those failures were in the system before the warranty was done in Texas --Mark Interlicchia Walter's Mercedes-Benz of Riverside
This acceleration thing is $6.5k should I get rid of it or keep it I don’t is it smart to pay the $$$ I don’t have a problem paying it if it’s not going to give me major problems in the future provided I pay regular maintenance because 6500 is better than buying another car
This guy doesn’t care about or know anything about cars , he wanted to make a youtube channel and just picked cars as the main subject , and just talks out of his ass for a few minutes and makes a few thousand bucks
wayne wicks lol true! I see my neighbors buying these used German cars after about 2yrs it’s sitting in the drive way collecting dust for the next 4-5yrs because they couldn’t afford to get them fixed. But they look good sitting in the drive way I guess!
@@omb5722 lol. Oh yes, one of those, facts aren't real guys eh. I'm not saying BMW is or isn't reliable in one way or the other. Its varies from year to year, and model to model. Same can be said with Toyota. They've had their very realiable models certain years, and other suffered from some issue just the same.
jusbus777 it depends what the vehicle is used for! If u use them for chicken coops they will be damn reliable! But to ride them on the highway ... not so much
@@omb5722 Yes,...... Right...... And the boogie man is going to get you while you're asleep too. Get real.. I have actually living breathing friends that own a BMW model, both of different years, and they use them for travel, and have had literally 0 major issues with them. And consumer reports has been around for decades, sooooooo they must be a reliable source to succeed for this long, and has never failed me and anyone else I know either.
When it's time for a service they change the oils and filters that's not going to stop it breaking lol So usually don't change the fuel filter on the diesel even though you pay for it
I notice from all of my back issues of consumer reports used car guides that the BMWs only show decent reliability for the first 3 or 4 years then their grades go down rather dramatically.
That’s probably due to maintance , if they are on lease u have to maintain it to keep the warranty , once the warranty runs out people stop spending money on them . But they are reliable , trust me , I use mine as a mini cab , and Toyota use a bmw engine so it can’t be that bad
The claim is that BMW have substantially improved their quality control in manufacture in recent years. Well surely it's a bit too soon to say they have got it sorted? Also engine oil turned out to be an issue after they extended service intervals combined with turbos (that highly heat stress engine oil) becoming commonplace. That had many bad effects, like on cam chains for example and engine life in general. I think it is quite telling that in Germany, Castrol make a special (& premium) oil for BMW that Castrol do not make available elsewhere -it is a 100% Type IV PAO based oil. In Australia the head of BMW Service (for Australia) stated to me that longer service intervals are for only under "ideal" use conditions and he personally recommended the traditional change intervals (15k km max) with turbo engines. He specifically stated the 1 year service interval, meant people forget to lift the bonnet occasionally and relied entirely on the digital onscreen reminders & warnings. But while under warranty the service intervals are still annual, not 6 monthly - unless you go the extended warranty then you are obligated to bring it in six monthly, .....ahem, cough.
@footballcoreano ok, but in Australia normal working class person can only afford them after they have depreciated through the lease cycle. US price depreciation is heavier than in Australia and our new prices are double yours in affordability terms. An operating lease of a new 3 series in the USA might be USD $100/week, for the same car here it would be Aud$270+/week.
Katie That bmw engine was sent back to Germany several times because it didn’t meet Toyota’s high standards for reliability. Toyota had to test and re-test and demand bmw get it right on several occasions. U should watch the documentary that talks about it.
BMW and reliable should never go in the same sentence. It’s been proven coast to coast that those cars are garbage . Lexus IS the best luxury car in the world these Memphis guys loves those q70 cars by infinity and they use to be crazy about the bmw 7 series cars until so many start noticing they all were meeting up at the shop more than any thing and the s class proved to be to expensive to fix so yeah the Lexus for sure . But Honda and Toyota make the best cars hands down
I think the title should be " The 10 most reliable cars for 5 years (if you were lucky) or until your warranty expires" except for the Lexus of course. Well who knows how those new ones are going to turn out. I heard they're starting to manufacture them here in the States. We'll see
I've had 2 Mercedes, the 2010 C class I had from new was unstoppable. nearly 200,000 miles in 5 years and didn't't put a beat wrong. Current CLA is proving equally reliable. It now needs a change a its getting a bit old now. I don't know what to change to. Perhaps another Shooting Brake.
This is why I choose Lexus/Toyota. BMW's are great cars but don't stand the test of time very well. I would rather buy a Lexus with 150,000 miles than a BMW with 75,000.
Sorry to say this, but I only agree with the lexus. Would like to see all of them after 15 years and 150k miles, bet you those germans will fall apart.
I believe they are getting better and the stats have shown this. Its to large and obscure cars or high performance machines that risk the reliability crown.
My 2009 BMW 3 series has 286,000 km and the engine is running like a clock. Smooth as silk and hugs the road like glue, only thing I've done is use good synthetic oil and premium gas. I've had couple of light bulbs burn but that's about it. It's a naturally aspirated 6 cylinder. Love the car drives amazing
393k miles not kilometers on a E-Class Mercedes. 240 K on a Audi A-6. German cars are often bought by second and third owners who buy them for their perception of success. They spend all their money trying to impress people but they don't have enough to pay for upkeep.
I have a question: I want to purchase a 2014 BMW3 SERIES 328i Gran Turismo xDrive Sedan 4D and want your opinion. It is at 85K but I have read that they last. I love the hatchback and I am aware it doesn't handle like the other 3 series but I actually enjoy its ride and drive experience. Before I purchase I just wanted your thoughts. I am a newbie to the BMW world.
Hi JB. I drive a 2009 A6 with the 3L TFSI engine. It uses about 5mm of oil on the dipstick between change intervals of 8,000kms. The oil used is the recommended German made Liqui Moly 5w-40.
@@zenden6564 Well I have a MINI S now so still figuring how much it consumes. Most Audi cars take up oil even when new. I can't imagine how much the R8 with a V10 consumes. LO
The only cars I can agree on this list is Lexus. I can’t jump on board with all other vehicles. Audi, Porsche, 5 series Beamer... definitely not reliable
footballcoreano Riiiiiiiiiiiiightttttttt 😂 Care to find us a study that shows Lexus is bottom barrel in reliability like you say? Every agencies’ reports are showing Lexus near the top. So what’s your excuse now? Come back with a study that says Lexus is bottom barrel in reliability and BMW is at the top.
I really love E 350 Mercedes Benz. Dunno how reliable it is. Because I’m getting one soonest. I need suggestions on ml 350 , e 350 or to simply stick to Lexus please
This list may be relavent for the first 3:years or 50k miles... But in general all of these cars are huge money pits meeting 100k miles. So if you do have the income to keep replacing your luxury card every few years and taking a $40k depreciation bath each time then yes I agree you have a fairly enjoyable experience while paying $1600 for a routine brake job. The ONLY exception is Lexus... A truly objective list would be the entire lineup of Lexus vehicles while laughing at the rest of them.
totally agree J.B. I fell for consumer reports high reliability rating on the A6 about 10 yrs ago. It was a disaster. As you said, at the 3 or 4 yr mark the car was mechanically totaled. And i had everything done exactly on schedule or even more proactively. Name the major component and it was failing - tranny, check. steering rack , check. electrical, check. leaking and burning oil, check. Dumped it as fast as we could. Started by Toyota, Subaru, Honda, and never had a major issue since. I no longer have to worry about owning my cars out of warranty. Hell, i can buy them out of warranty!
The Germs main purpose are to be leased. Not really the cars to go into if u want reliability. As far as I’m concern nowadays they are scamming consumers for money. They will do much better stop. As a luxury brand I question there validity. Because premium should last and not be breaking down like that.
I wouldn't drive a luxury vehicle even if I were wealthy, but if I did I would get an Audi. Best friend drives one - super nice. He's never had one problem. Plus he says he loves the way it handles in bad weather or in the mountains. He has had Infiniti and BMW's in the past.
When it comes to BMW, the three series is the only one you should ever consider actually buying. Lease the others. I have a 2013 328i sport 138k+ miles, no issues.
The best car that I would buy from this list is the Lexus GS350, which I drove a 2018 model and I loved it fast and responsive. Very good car and reliable.
Please rate reliability when these cars are 5 years or more, 17,18,19 model cars are new & most people have not had and bad experience, after 50-60k miles cars show its true reliable nature.
How about reliability of the Mercedes Benz B Class? You can pick up a 2015 at a reasonable price under 100K. They are a different type of vehicle but they are interesting to me. Just wondering what years are best ,reliability ,common problems with them.
I bought a used 2016 Lexus GS350 F-Sport (white exterior, red interior) a couple months ago & its been fantastic so far! Looks awesome & fun to drive with agile handling & very strong & smooth power from the great sounding V6. Replaced a 2017 IS200t F-Sport & is a massive improvement overall.
I just purchased my 4th bmw. It’s a x3 35i . What forum should I join and how can I ask you a few questions Thanks so much I just subscribed to your site
No mention of the Hyundai Genesis? The Genesis sedan is ultra luxury, every toy imaginable, no bling, no tacky gaudy front grill design, and rock solid reliable. One of the best performing luxury cars. Plus it isn't an overdone fashion statement by every gangbanger and wannabe like Audi, Lexus, Mercedes, and BMW all suffer from. The exclusivity factor is sky high with Genesis. If you do ever need some doo-dad fixed, Hyundai dealerships are all over.
footballcoreano lol BMWs are catching fire left and right. They’ve been sued a couple of times over sundry faults in their cars, including catching fire 🔥 😂
So from the comments I have read, you all are saying this guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about. At least on some of these cars. “Some are endless money pits.” 😂
My 2014 Mercedes E350 has 307,000 on it. I’m an Uber driver. I had to fix a things last year and the biggest one was the timing chain that stretched to much. Otherwise never had any problems, the car still runs good.
BMW's last a long time if you know what your doing when it comes to maintenance! I take very good care of my in-laws 2008 528xi, still looks brand new with 128k miles on it. Just replaced the original battery and installed a new Bosch starter motor. Take care of your things and don't beat on them and they will last.
IVE HAD 3 5 7 SERIES NO ISSUES...JUST MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY AND DRIVE THEM KNOWING YOU GOT THE REAL DEAL OTHER CARS WANT TO BE WHEN THEY GROW UP...OH AND THE GO CART HANDLING...DAMN...BMW FOR THE WIN !BMW FOREVER !
"Ultimate Driving Machine": everyone knows that a nickname you give yourself, isn't cool. It's the opposite of cool. At least Mercedes is a little more honest: "The Best, or Nothing." See? They're telling you that when you buy a Benz, and you get nothing, don't be surprised. It's like if I gave my wife a box: "What's in the box?" "A million bucks, or nothing." *Opens box, and finds it empty.* "See? I wasn't lying." MB's slogan may as well be, "It's a potato...or not." Lexus? Theirs is even dumber (and I say that as a Lexus owner): "The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection." Seriously? They came right out and admitted it? Who the hell pursues something they already have? Ergo, they're just admitting imperfection, and buyers eat it up. I should change my motto to this: "The Relentless Pursuit of Friends." See how that means, "No friends"?
At three years old? Yeah, you could say it's reliable. It's resale sucks so that's why you can buy them at 50% of their MSRP after three years. It's just downhill from there. Reliability at 8-10 year? You're rolling the dice on this one and when it's transmission dies it's basically a total.
Hello it’s 2021 and am looking to get my first luxury car but don’t knw what to get, I live in St Johns Antigua and they don’t hav the best roads here so am looking for a car or SUV. I hav a liking for the Porsche brand
Mercedes, Audi and BMW stepped up their game, cause they realized that sales declined due reliability issues of their brand compared to Lexus and the slower depreciation. I curious about Audi, Mercedes, BMW electric cars compared to Tesla.
Please clarify your comments on the Mercedes. In this video you mention only the brakes gps as problems, yet in another video you mention a entire list of problems; tear differential leaking, engine plugs leaking and many other issues. So is the 2017 e series a good purchase or not?
My gs350 with 105k and Mercedes 350clk with 80k gave me not a single problem but my previous BMW 540i had tons of issues but most fun to drive. I am keeping my gs350 for many more years to come.
Darren777 they are and always will be and Lexus I don’t get how Benz or bmw are reliable I don’t get it I think any low end car would have better quality as soon you get so much technologically and comfort then you have issues any basic car can make a decent car it’s the technology that makes problems
I had 1992 Acura Legend coupe because of Sandy i lost the car. No issues other than headgaskets needed replacement at 282,000 miles. 2012 Acura TSX had for two on a lease already needed suspension work. Felt every road humps had the Michelin Pilot to reduce road noise. Didnt do a good job. Had understeering dangerous to drive. 2015 Audi A8 3.0 Supercharged one recall fuel rails replacement no charge. Rides smooth no understeering goes through snow without a problem handles in rain beautifully. No road noise. This Audi A8 2015 is a reliable car
Desi Bravo I bought a used 2006 TSX with 140,000 miles on it, ive had it for almost a year and the only real issue its had is at one point the battery kept draining due to a hidden bluetooth thing which was an easy fix. Do you think the older versions are more reliable
I have a GS350 that you cannot kill. Very reliable and smooth car per the engine and transmission. I had an 08 Infiniti G35 that was bullet proof also. With that said my M5 was a dog and in the shop every other week. I can't vouch for any BMW sorry but I do hear some of the 3 series are pretty reliable. I am surprised no Acura made the list either. A Honda not reliable? Say it isn't so!
I'm shocked he thinks BMW's are the MOST reliable! This makes me wonder about his credibility!
same thing with the Benz E-class !
I guess he makes a difference between high-maintenance cost and low-repair cost reliable.
German money-pits are designed to just eat parts unlike Lexus that eat miles
I had two 550’s both 2013 and a 2016 with complete engine rebuilds at under 35,000 miles.
@@adamy3834 that's normal for a 550! LOL.
We are all trained to pay attention to what we like: "The newer Benz are better" - Yes, indeed, better as falling apart right after the warranty. Some of the 40+ modules are hardly working from factory (recurring hard DTC Faults)
He's always been a BMW fanboy.
Scotty Kilmer would agree with you
0:46 LEXUS ES
1:26 BMW 3 series - 340i (4-6 cylinder turbos) B58 engine
2:13 - LEXUS GS
2:52 - BMW 5 series (2017-2019); B58
3:32 - Mercedes E-Class
4:16 - Porsche Macan
4:59 - Audi A4
6:05 - Infinity Q50
6:41 - Lexus IS 350
7:16 - BMW 2 Series (230)
YOU DA REAL MVP
He must not of had access to the actual reliable brands on that street lol.
Great info! Must say had Gs 350 had way more problems then bmw
Also. Performance bmw way more superior pleasure to drive 340 I.
The Lexus ES uses the same chassis as the Avalon, Camry, Highlander, RX Series, etc
Imagine a random guy in yo dealership lot talking about cars. Lol.
Opp X I’m sure they are like “wtf is this guy doing”
Loll
Isn’t that what you’re supposed to do? Lol
Best comment lol
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My mom had a 2010 Lexus and it worked great for 11 years, we just switched to a 2021 Lexus. BMW is a beautiful car I must say however, Toyota lasts a very long time.
Maintain your car and you should be fine. I have had good experiences with BMW, Infiniti, VW, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Mazda, and Mitsubishi. Only bad car experience was Subaru and to be honest that was a Justy, I bought from a family friend with over a 100,00 miles. Maintain your ride and it will generally be reliable.
MrMohades what you mean by maintain. ? Oil filters ?
@@aymenem5304 the hole car
Yes, maintain a money balance of thousands every time those plastic parts or sensor broke on a BMW.
I totally agree, people complain about their cars breaking down, then you find out they were last serviced 40,000 miles ago. lol
Lots of money to fix and maintain money drainers.
A reliable BMW? Scotty Kilmer disapproves! 👎🏾
I stopped watching him. Let me save you hours of watching him, just buy a Toyota everything else sucks. Scotty Toyota Kilmer .
curt olson you stopped watching him bc he only speaks truth? This nigga says BMW 3-series is reliable lol my gf has a 2017 BMW 335i and that shit is in the shop more often than she is at the nail salon, and that's often. Gtfoh 😂
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Scotty is a very colourful guy, not an auto engineer, just a mechanic who doesn’t like complicated engineering, just the grass skirt type.
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Nailed it...
If you want your cars to break down and like seeing a check engine light, get a BMW/Mercedes/Audi. If you want reliability get a Lexus.
Jeff Brisson my BMW engine cheking light is broken. Dealer want 5000 usd to fix LoL
Khanh Tran 5000 that’s way too much
Idk about Mercedes Audi and bmw I agree I own a bmw 2001 530i and a 2012 Mercedes ml 350 and so far my bmw has had some issues but my Mercedes is going strong with 170,000 miles and only annual service and spark-plug changes, some people think a German machine is a car u can wait a while to service, service it on time and it will work just as well as old gen infinities and Lexus cars.
VW is a big headache too
I’ve heard the new cls is suppose to be very reliable. Anyone have insight. As I’m looking to purchase
Lexus has been reliable SINCE DAY 1, and has a REPUTATION of lasting a long time trouble free. Bmw, Audi and Mercedes don’t even come close to that. And Infiniti went to crap after Renault came in the picture.
Not all true. Most keyboard kids are too young to know that 80s and 90s Mercedes rivalled Toyota in reliability. The most reliable cars ever made are early 90s Lexus/Toyotas, early 90s Mercedes or early 90s Volvo. The difference is that Toyota kept making reliable cars and Volvo went to Ford.
Also BMW never came close to MB's reliability. They shouldn't be named in the same sentence. VAG especially fucked up with the first couple of generations DSG's.
@@JDYTC Well, I'm no "kid" and had 2 new M-Bs from that era and they were very unreliable. Both had many major mechanical and electrical failures, left me stranded, etc. Even the dealer's loaner suddenly died on a freeway! Yes, both had superb maintenance. Those good old days certainly weren't.
Knew the service manage pretty well and asked whether others had similar problems. He took me to the shop where many cars were waiting for repairs identical to mine. Switched to Lexus and I'll never have another German piece of trash again.
21 years now with my LS400 and I'll never part with it. As close to perfection as a car can be.
This guy is fake, paid to promote bmw and mb. I’ll trust a mechanic Scotty Kilmer over a car salesman.
@@igangtropic you said it
Don’t tell Scotty this, he wants everyone to drive a 94 Celica LOL
Lol, true enough. Time to move on and maybe enjoy the fruits of modern performance. Cheers
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Or a Lexus
I just came from some Scotty vids lol
😂🤭 Funny!
I got a 2002 Lexus GS300, over 150 000 miles, still running smooth like it just got out of the production line.
Lexus is the God of reliability.
150k really isn't much tbh
They are all reliable when they are 2 or 3 years old.Lets see what those BMW's look like at 10 years old
It depends how you maintain them. I have 14 years old Benz which is still my daily driver . Still everything is original and works except brakes and battery .
@@dnfwme My neighbor just replaced the battery in his 2009 SLK a few months ago.I have never heard of an original lasting so long.He is in now for a state inspection and his CEL is on.Just over 50000 miles on it as it is his toy.
Still great Bmw owner
BMW 3 series are reliable ? You must be kidding!!!
E Meyer my 2006 525xi is at 160k miles and I have had 0 problems with it the only thing I’ve replaced were the break pads Idk what ur talking about
I'm surprised the BMW came second over over a Lexus LS which makes the entire review questionable.
I agree 💯
If you do have a problem with the BMW, the service and parts will cost twice as much as the Lexus.
No mention of Acura? 🤷♂️
He is using lists of first 3 years a useless list if you are buying used
You’re absolutely right_ thank you for calling him out. He’s all over the map when it comes to his picks for good reliability. He needs to be in the UNRELIABLE group of TH-camRS who judge their top picks for positive reviews based on who’s paying him an endorsement… does he think we’re unwise? I don’t know what their pitting in the Canada water, but he needs to get out of the space and join the band of ass kissers, he’ll find the people there he can pucker up to..
BMW makes a beautiful ride, but I'm sticking with my Lexus...
@Manuel Gonzalez why?
@Manuel Gonzalez not really but Ok
@@maxmorris4562 exactly thank u
Lexus is a Toyota underneath. Garbage interior and no driver pleasure.
Me too
As a former BMW E93 owner, i am not dare to buy another BMW again.period.
RR METALBOX you had arguably the most unreliable bmw 3 series possible buddy. Not to mention that the e93 specifically is hard as hell to sell lol. The f series is a lot better, specifically the f30.
Yemi What model year though?
@@armandol1826 especially if he had the 335 version, that engine was ass.
Same here I was utterly disappointed with my experience with a 3 series Bmw..it was in the shop literally every week. Traded it in for a lexus. It was a nice looking car . But now I see that A holes seem to gravitate towards bmws
@@notnot5996 definitely. The newer model engine is better though
I have a used Mercedes, its in the shop every month.
Washington Consultants I have Mb Too never in the shop only for oil change
My ‘16 Benz is doing great!
I know a co-owner of the Mercedes dealership near me and he straight up told me that Mercedes aren’t meant to last. After 3 years of age it’s only problems from there.
same bro same
what model is it? what engine?
When you recommend reliable, do you mean reliable inside the leasing plan, or reliable as in for long term keepers?
That's a good question. I like BMW'S but i do not believe right now you can drive a BMW right up to 200000 miles as easy as a Lexus. I still believe that up to 200000 miles it is still easier to achieve in an Acura than a German car. I could be wrong, but we have to see.
@@ajevthetruthisthetruthnotc8390 to me it's the vital "existential" question as I cannot ever hope to buy new in Australia. I appreciate that engine longevity got a lot harder with high performance turbo engines. But Kia's Stinger GT can manage a 7year warranty.
Good question
look, it's *reliable* once the high-maintenance is done. Nothing else falls off... promised 😂
@@glasser2819 ok - reliable as the day is long. 😁
Have drove my BMW for 6 years now and is still as strong as I got it, so far I maintain and change the oil when am supposed to, is very reliable
Good stuff, a little care goes a long way. Cheers
Orjiekwe Chukwunyere that’s it? Nothing more? What year, what model?
I stopped watching once he got to the plastic built bmw
Ouch
Agree German junk.
I wonder if u ever owned a bmw ? I know friends who had a bmw 5 series for 12years and still works as good as day1
@@ABC-nv8ly you still cant afford this "junk" lmao
@@wavymatt1523 are you sure about that?
I know that they don't make Mercedes-Benz models that are as reliable as the old W124s were, but this confirmed what I always thought: that the E-Class has long since been the company's most reliable model.
I had a 2010 E 350 since day one. Just gave it to a good friend with 196548 miles on it. Still look new and run great. I replaced the E class with the 540I. hoping it will be the same as the E class.
Do you think I should keep my 2013 c250 after this? The accelerator pedal has an electrical fault
--Mark Interlicchia Walter's Mercedes-Benz of Riverside
No the engine light is coming on due to the fuel pump and pedal. The codes for those failures were in the system before the warranty was done in Texas
--Mark Interlicchia Walter's Mercedes-Benz of Riverside
This acceleration thing is $6.5k should I get rid of it or keep it I don’t is it smart to pay the $$$ I don’t have a problem paying it if it’s not going to give me major problems in the future provided I pay regular maintenance because 6500 is better than buying another car
Thanks for sharing
Watched until seeing a BMW in second spot,,! Seriously? Then you know list is BS, !
This guy doesn’t care about or know anything about cars , he wanted to make a youtube channel and just picked cars as the main subject , and just talks out of his ass for a few minutes and makes a few thousand bucks
My BMW 2008 v8 is insanely reliable. More reliable than my Honda. I decided to replace it as my daily driver and it now has 180k miles.
How long have you had it & do you still have it?
I'm done watching lol I agree with the Lexus but that's all the rest are not reliable they are expensive lawn ornaments
Jesus Christ...you are so so so right.
proper term is "Endless Money Pits"
wayne wicks Yeah he’s lying or misinformed other than Lexus They are all piles of junk
wayne wicks lol true! I see my neighbors buying these used German cars after about 2yrs it’s sitting in the drive way collecting dust for the next 4-5yrs because they couldn’t afford to get them fixed. But they look good sitting in the drive way I guess!
exactly!
I own 3 different merc ,1 since 2008, and none of it have big issues..
Mercedes e class is a taxi in Europe so it has to be super reliable
I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW ANY MAN CAN SAY LEXUS DOES'NT WIN IN BEING RELIABLE
He said *luxurious reliable car*
@@eugeneman1888 if that’s the case Those Don’t EXIST
@@boywonder8114 because *BMW* is way more luxurious than Lexus 🙃🙄
BMW reliable? Please cite your sources.
Consumer reports. So its by the owners, not by the bi-standards making uneducated comments such as yours.
@@omb5722 lol. Oh yes, one of those, facts aren't real guys eh. I'm not saying BMW is or isn't reliable in one way or the other. Its varies from year to year, and model to model. Same can be said with Toyota. They've had their very realiable models certain years, and other suffered from some issue just the same.
jusbus777 it depends what the vehicle is used for! If u use them for chicken coops they will be damn reliable! But to ride them on the highway ... not so much
@@omb5722 Yes,...... Right...... And the boogie man is going to get you while you're asleep too. Get real.. I have actually living breathing friends that own a BMW model, both of different years, and they use them for travel, and have had literally 0 major issues with them. And consumer reports has been around for decades, sooooooo they must be a reliable source to succeed for this long, and has never failed me and anyone else I know either.
jdawg9481 let’s just agree to disagree then
My family always has
MB for mom & dad,
BMW for kids. Never
had major issues with either of them.
Regular service is the key.
Nice
Fax.
When it's time for a service they change the oils and filters that's not going to stop it breaking lol
So usually don't change the fuel filter on the diesel even though you pay for it
Reliability should be measured for cars that are atleast 6 years old and have no issues in 100k km
That's true. My car seems pretty good overall.
I drove a 2014 Mercedes CLA 250 18k-56k miles and had no problems. Now the cost of maintenance is twice as much as other cars.
Wtf do you think ofc its gonna be trouble free at those miles. In my country anything below 200k miles is considered low miles
A reliable BMW? I wasn't notified. LOL 👍
After he said that had to scroll down to see what's the experts think.
Hahahaha
Funny. Hahahaha
aw man
LOL...was surprised myself. Hope he knows what he is saying.
I notice from all of my back issues of consumer reports used car guides that the BMWs only show decent reliability for the first 3 or 4 years then their grades go down rather dramatically.
That’s probably due to maintance , if they are on lease u have to maintain it to keep the warranty , once the warranty runs out people stop spending money on them . But they are reliable , trust me , I use mine as a mini cab , and Toyota use a bmw engine so it can’t be that bad
The claim is that BMW have substantially improved their quality control in manufacture in recent years. Well surely it's a bit too soon to say they have got it sorted? Also engine oil turned out to be an issue after they extended service intervals combined with turbos (that highly heat stress engine oil) becoming commonplace. That had many bad effects, like on cam chains for example and engine life in general. I think it is quite telling that in Germany, Castrol make a special (& premium) oil for BMW that Castrol do not make available elsewhere -it is a 100% Type IV PAO based oil. In Australia the head of BMW Service (for Australia) stated to me that longer service intervals are for only under "ideal" use conditions and he personally recommended the traditional change intervals (15k km max) with turbo engines. He specifically stated the 1 year service interval, meant people forget to lift the bonnet occasionally and relied entirely on the digital onscreen reminders & warnings. But while under warranty the service intervals are still annual, not 6 monthly - unless you go the extended warranty then you are obligated to bring it in six monthly, .....ahem, cough.
@footballcoreano ok, but in Australia normal working class person can only afford them after they have depreciated through the lease cycle. US price depreciation is heavier than in Australia and our new prices are double yours in affordability terms. An operating lease of a new 3 series in the USA might be USD $100/week, for the same car here it would be Aud$270+/week.
Jesse
EXACTLY! It’s a fake sense of confidence. Not designed to last. Best to stick with Lexus.
Katie
That bmw engine was sent back to Germany several times because it didn’t meet Toyota’s high standards for reliability. Toyota had to test and re-test and demand bmw get it right on several occasions. U should watch the documentary that talks about it.
BMW and reliable should never go in the same sentence. It’s been proven coast to coast that those cars are garbage . Lexus IS the best luxury car in the world these Memphis guys loves those q70 cars by infinity and they use to be crazy about the bmw 7 series cars until so many start noticing they all were meeting up at the shop more than any thing and the s class proved to be to expensive to fix so yeah the Lexus for sure . But Honda and Toyota make the best cars hands down
I have a 2014 BMW 540i bought it new in 2014 and it has 150k miles and not a single problem
@@narcisbaralija Nice anecdote
@@narcisbaralija nice
@@carguyns4348 thx
An Acura says hello... Acura are a very reliable luxury car
I think the title should be " The 10 most reliable cars for 5 years (if you were lucky) or until your warranty expires"
except for the Lexus of course. Well who knows how those new ones are going to turn out. I heard they're starting to manufacture them here in the States. We'll see
Please is the 2013/14 bmw 6 series reliable and which one?
Not really but stick with I6 if you really need one.
Does he mean initial reliability or reliability after 100,000 miles?
👆🏼👆🏼...........what he said
I've had 2 Mercedes, the 2010 C class I had from new was unstoppable. nearly 200,000 miles in 5 years and didn't't put a beat wrong. Current CLA is proving equally reliable. It now needs a change a its getting a bit old now. I don't know what to change to. Perhaps another Shooting Brake.
@@MaximilianvonPinneberg Get an S Class AMG
@@rufus5208 haha, not practical and no 4 wheel drive option. (at least not in uk). But I would love one.
This is why I choose Lexus/Toyota. BMW's are great cars but don't stand the test of time very well. I would rather buy a Lexus with 150,000 miles than a BMW with 75,000.
Sorry to say this, but I only agree with the lexus. Would like to see all of them after 15 years and 150k miles, bet you those germans will fall apart.
I believe they are getting better and the stats have shown this. Its to large and obscure cars or high performance machines that risk the reliability crown.
Football
What an INSANELY STUPID comment.
My 2009 BMW 3 series has 286,000 km and the engine is running like a clock. Smooth as silk and hugs the road like glue, only thing I've done is use good synthetic oil and premium gas. I've had couple of light bulbs burn but that's about it. It's a naturally aspirated 6 cylinder. Love the car drives amazing
393k miles not kilometers on a E-Class Mercedes.
240 K on a Audi A-6.
German cars are often bought by second and third owners who buy them for their perception of success.
They spend all their money trying to impress people but they don't have enough to pay for upkeep.
They are getting better to compete.
This guy is drunk😂😭
Lmmfao
so the most reliable luxury cars are...
this guy: names every single curent luxury car on the market.. (propaganda) :/
This is the second video I watched.. First video included Macan as top ten Least reliable
Call me yes
Admir Music yep
Are these cars getting above 100k miles? I’m reading some Mercedes c300 are getting engine replacements at 50k
I have a question: I want to purchase a 2014 BMW3 SERIES
328i Gran Turismo xDrive Sedan 4D and want your opinion. It is at 85K but I have read that they last. I love the hatchback and I am aware it doesn't handle like the other 3 series but I actually enjoy its ride and drive experience. Before I purchase I just wanted your thoughts. I am a newbie to the BMW world.
Cheers
@@ECPP OK! I will take that as a good move to purchase and that your experience is that it does not die.
Man you crazy everyone knows Lexus LS and GS is the most reliable car on the road the Benz be in the shop more than the tools used to work on them
Stoney Tanner lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
not so much since Daimler sold off chrysler. the C and E class do well, but the S class does seem to have some issues
Stoney Tanner 💩
I disagree. Have a C class I have had since 2010 and it has never failed to bring me home
A4 make sure to carry a gallon of oil in the trunk because you will need it. You don't need oii changes for the A4 you change it as you drive along.
Hi JB.
I drive a 2009 A6 with the 3L TFSI engine. It uses about 5mm of oil on the dipstick between change intervals of 8,000kms. The oil used is the recommended German made Liqui Moly 5w-40.
@@zenden6564 Well I have a MINI S now so still figuring how much it consumes. Most Audi cars take up oil even when new.
I can't imagine how much the R8 with a V10 consumes. LO
It’s a turbo stupid!!
The only cars I can agree on this list is Lexus. I can’t jump on board with all other vehicles. Audi, Porsche, 5 series Beamer... definitely not reliable
footballcoreano You seem to have an unjustified bent against Japanese cars. Is the recent trade war with Korea ticking your nationalist sentiments? 😉
footballcoreano Riiiiiiiiiiiiightttttttt 😂 Care to find us a study that shows Lexus is bottom barrel in reliability like you say? Every agencies’ reports are showing Lexus near the top. So what’s your excuse now?
Come back with a study that says Lexus is bottom barrel in reliability and BMW is at the top.
Im im the market for a is350 and a 2015 q50 which do you prefer
I really love E 350 Mercedes Benz. Dunno how reliable it is. Because I’m getting one soonest. I need suggestions on ml 350 , e 350 or to simply stick to Lexus please
If you want advice concerning automobile RELIABILITY don't ask the owner of a dealership ASK AN EXPERT MECHANIC
What about the Q70? is that different than the Q50?
This list may be relavent for the first 3:years or 50k miles... But in general all of these cars are huge money pits meeting 100k miles. So if you do have the income to keep replacing your luxury card every few years and taking a $40k depreciation bath each time then yes I agree you have a fairly enjoyable experience while paying $1600 for a routine brake job. The ONLY exception is Lexus... A truly objective list would be the entire lineup of Lexus vehicles while laughing at the rest of them.
be aware that some, as BMW and I think Benz are set so if something needs replacement, you must replace ALL of them. not cost effective.
totally agree J.B. I fell for consumer reports high reliability rating on the A6 about 10 yrs ago. It was a disaster. As you said, at the 3 or 4 yr mark the car was mechanically totaled. And i had everything done exactly on schedule or even more proactively. Name the major component and it was failing - tranny, check. steering rack , check. electrical, check. leaking and burning oil, check. Dumped it as fast as we could. Started by Toyota, Subaru, Honda, and never had a major issue since. I no longer have to worry about owning my cars out of warranty. Hell, i can buy them out of warranty!
Mercedes, BMW and Audi are good cars when they are new. Lexuses are good when they are new and old.
Is mercedes amg s500 cope 2018 reliable?
Well…
I have a 2013 BMW 1er and it has never failed me so far 👍
Bmw’s made it to a top 10 reliable cars list? Whaaa?
well...
The Germs main purpose are to be leased. Not really the cars to go into if u want reliability. As far as I’m concern nowadays they are scamming consumers for money. They will do much better stop. As a luxury brand I question there validity. Because premium should last and not be breaking down like that.
It is a bummer that they do not focus more on dependability
How is Lexus RX450 H is it reliable car to own ? How is your opinion
are they listed in any order?
reliability means to him "4 years under factory bumper to bumper warranty!!"
F**k hell yeah every car is reliable under warranty lol
I wouldn't drive a luxury vehicle even if I were wealthy, but if I did I would get an Audi. Best friend drives one - super nice. He's never had one problem. Plus he says he loves the way it handles in bad weather or in the mountains. He has had Infiniti and BMW's in the past.
Fair enough!
They never die if you keep fixing them forever and ever.
True
I am confused, in another video you specifically mentioned "Not" to buy a Porsche Macan. In this video you recommend it???
We learn more as these cars age
What about sound systems because am a fan of metal, Hard Rock music and Horrorcore Rap, Underground Rap music. Which brand hav the best sound system
When it comes to BMW, the three series is the only one you should ever consider actually buying. Lease the others. I have a 2013 328i sport 138k+ miles, no issues.
I was looking at the same car. How many miles did it have when you bought it and how often do you do maintenance?
The best car that I would buy from this list is the Lexus GS350, which I drove a 2018 model and I loved it fast and responsive. Very good car and reliable.
They are fun are and sound great too,
Please rate reliability when these cars are 5 years or more, 17,18,19 model cars are new & most people have not had and bad experience, after 50-60k miles cars show its true reliable nature.
True and time will tell if they match predicted reliability
How about reliability of the Mercedes Benz B Class? You can pick up a 2015 at a reasonable price under 100K. They are a different type of vehicle but they are interesting to me. Just wondering what years are best ,reliability ,common problems with them.
What do you need the MM series for? Speed limit in the states is so low that the plain models are more than sufficiently enough.!
we are the sheep to be bearded. I live driving something that is fun and highly impractical.
If its toyotas make.its the best..toyota king honda next..
I heard that the Hyundai Genesis was at the top of the list what do you think about that one
I bought a used 2016 Lexus GS350 F-Sport (white exterior, red interior) a couple months ago & its been fantastic so far! Looks awesome & fun to drive with agile handling & very strong & smooth power from the great sounding V6. Replaced a 2017 IS200t F-Sport & is a massive improvement overall.
Well, this guy started off honest but the second he mentioned that BMW is the number 2 in reliability that was the killer!
Thanks
I just purchased my 4th bmw. It’s a x3 35i . What forum should I join and how can I ask you a few questions
Thanks so much I just subscribed to your site
Lexus ES Scotty approves 👍🏼👍🏼
You can't call a car reliable if its less then 5 years old. Give them a few more years and they will have many problems.
You got to love this guy , he does everything . The host is him , the cameraman is him , executive producer and director is him .
...and marketing director. Lol.!!thanks for watching. Cheers
and BMW fanboy is him. I’m sure he’s a nice dude don’t get me wrong, but Clearly is bmw bias.
dude you're the best when it comes to these videos. thank you.
Thanks a lot Nick. Cheers
Known reliability issues with front drive A4's with CVTs?
No mention of the Hyundai Genesis? The Genesis sedan is ultra luxury, every toy imaginable, no bling, no tacky gaudy front grill design, and rock solid reliable. One of the best performing luxury cars. Plus it isn't an overdone fashion statement by every gangbanger and wannabe like Audi, Lexus, Mercedes, and BMW all suffer from. The exclusivity factor is sky high with Genesis. If you do ever need some doo-dad fixed, Hyundai dealerships are all over.
The grill on the newer Lexus is👌🏾🔥🔥🔥
Super ugly but still good with reliability
Hated the Lexus front grills when they first came out..They are growing on me now..
I agree, and some are better suited than others as well
footballcoreano lol no thanks
footballcoreano lol BMWs are catching fire left and right. They’ve been sued a couple of times over sundry faults in their cars, including catching fire 🔥 😂
@footballcoreano how luxurious are VINYL SEATS standard in an E-Class... 😂
@@rajkirannatarajan9276 ya they had a recall on the motor blower wiring, had mine done and they were ok.
So from the comments I have read, you all are saying this guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about. At least on some of these cars. “Some are endless money pits.” 😂
My 2014 Mercedes E350 has 307,000 on it. I’m an Uber driver. I had to fix a things last year and the biggest one was the timing chain that stretched to much. Otherwise never had any problems, the car still runs good.
BMW's last a long time if you know what your doing when it comes to maintenance! I take very good care of my in-laws 2008 528xi, still looks brand new with 128k miles on it. Just replaced the original battery and installed a new Bosch starter motor. Take care of your things and don't beat on them and they will last.
Never had major issues with mine either however ive had to replace a few engine gaskets
Every bmw owner iv ever known says it’s their first and last bmw they will ever buy, plus they have trash interiors smh
Top Brand media - I’ve heard the exact same thing from everyone I’ve known with a BMW
IVE HAD 3 5 7 SERIES NO ISSUES...JUST MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY AND DRIVE THEM KNOWING YOU GOT THE REAL DEAL OTHER CARS WANT TO BE WHEN THEY GROW UP...OH AND THE GO CART HANDLING...DAMN...BMW FOR THE WIN !BMW FOREVER !
WILLIAM SOLOMON That’s the reason, you have never owned other car brands so you don’t know that your cars are unreliable
@@ggixif HQL, YOU SEE THAT IS WHEN YOU SHOW YOUR IGNORANCE WHEN YOU ASSUME SOMETHING ABOUT SOMEONE YOU'VE NEVER MET... PEACE.
"Ultimate Driving Machine": everyone knows that a nickname you give yourself, isn't cool. It's the opposite of cool. At least Mercedes is a little more honest: "The Best, or Nothing." See? They're telling you that when you buy a Benz, and you get nothing, don't be surprised. It's like if I gave my wife a box:
"What's in the box?"
"A million bucks, or nothing."
*Opens box, and finds it empty.*
"See? I wasn't lying."
MB's slogan may as well be, "It's a potato...or not."
Lexus? Theirs is even dumber (and I say that as a Lexus owner): "The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection." Seriously? They came right out and admitted it? Who the hell pursues something they already have? Ergo, they're just admitting imperfection, and buyers eat it up. I should change my motto to this:
"The Relentless Pursuit of Friends." See how that means, "No friends"?
Cheers
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Thoughts on Lincoln mkz 2017-2019 reliability?
At three years old? Yeah, you could say it's reliable. It's resale sucks so that's why you can buy them at 50% of their MSRP after three years. It's just downhill from there. Reliability at 8-10 year? You're rolling the dice on this one and when it's transmission dies it's basically a total.
Hello it’s 2021 and am looking to get my first luxury car but don’t knw what to get, I live in St Johns Antigua and they don’t hav the best roads here so am looking for a car or SUV. I hav a liking for the Porsche brand
Trying to imagine scotty kilmer' s face while he s watching this video, but i can't :D
lol, sobbing in horror
A bmw is a like a marriage. Every marriage has problems what marriage doesn’t??? but at the end of the day you still love each other (hopefully)
ideally
Mercedes, Audi and BMW stepped up their game, cause they realized that sales declined due reliability issues of their brand compared to Lexus and the slower depreciation. I curious about Audi, Mercedes, BMW electric cars compared to Tesla.
Exactly, people need to get with the times
Please clarify your comments on the Mercedes. In this video you mention only the brakes gps as problems, yet in another video you mention a entire list of problems; tear differential leaking, engine plugs leaking and many other issues. So is the 2017 e series a good purchase or not?
My gs350 with 105k and Mercedes 350clk with 80k gave me not a single problem but my previous BMW 540i had tons of issues but most fun to drive. I am keeping my gs350 for many more years to come.
I thought Acura cars are supposed to be more reliable then mercedes, bmw and audi
Darren777 they are and always will be and Lexus I don’t get how Benz or bmw are reliable I don’t get it I think any low end car would have better quality as soon you get so much technologically and comfort then you have issues any basic car can make a decent car it’s the technology that makes problems
Thay are...
@@Evan-memo German over engineering.
I had 1992 Acura Legend coupe because of Sandy i lost the car. No issues other than headgaskets needed replacement at 282,000 miles.
2012 Acura TSX had for two on a lease already needed suspension work. Felt every road humps had the Michelin Pilot to reduce road noise. Didnt do a good job.
Had understeering dangerous to drive.
2015 Audi A8 3.0 Supercharged one recall fuel rails replacement no charge. Rides smooth no understeering goes through snow without a problem handles in rain beautifully. No road noise.
This Audi A8 2015 is a reliable car
Desi Bravo I bought a used 2006 TSX with 140,000 miles on it, ive had it for almost a year and the only real issue its had is at one point the battery kept draining due to a hidden bluetooth thing which was an easy fix. Do you think the older versions are more reliable
I have a GS350 that you cannot kill. Very reliable and smooth car per the engine and transmission. I had an 08 Infiniti G35 that was bullet proof also. With that said my M5 was a dog and in the shop every other week. I can't vouch for any BMW sorry but I do hear some of the 3 series are pretty reliable. I am surprised no Acura made the list either. A Honda not reliable? Say it isn't so!
Scotty Kilmer: Am I a joke to you? 😂😂
lol
Endless Money Pits!
He might be right about bmers, specially those with the 440I engines. I have a 2018 E300 with 56k miles, thank God it has been amazing.
Is the Audi A6 reliable?
I wonder how reliable they’ll all be when they’ve reached their 8th birthday. Not very, I’d say.
Time will tell.
I have a 2013 3 series very reliable it’s a 328 I have 93 k on it . Great car so far !
I've heard great things about the E class Mercs from 2012+ with the 3.5 naturally aspirated engine.
Yes
What about 2014 428i convertible aka 4 series ?
Are convertible BMW Series 3 reliable?
Depends on the engine in the car and there are many through the years
@@ECPP I am looking for a used convertible of less than $25. Is there a year you would recommend to buy or to avoid?