maybe they're not as good as they used to be, but I've got one with 203,000 completely trouble free miles on it that says in 2011 they made 'em just fine.
I have to agree, I bought a Kia in 2007 and it got over 250,000 miles on it, I bought a Hyundai in 2017 and it blew a motor at 58,000 miles. I now have about 90,000 miles on the replacement motor and am crossing my fingers.
Most engines today (GDI & GDI/Turbo engines) are garbage for extended reliability, compared to most of the naturally-aspirated port-injected engines that preceded them. People who fell for the 10K oil change scam also made it even worse. Automakers today only build to meet fuel-economy regulation requirements & to last the engine/power-train warranty period & could care less beyond that. They want you in a new vehicle every 4-5 years (or sooner).
@TheRealCatofso one car out of a thousand that actually lasts invalidates the other 999 crap ones? Interesting logic, but it checks out in this day and age. I mean we have men dominating womens sports and people are ok with that.
I had a car with that turbo engine, which burned down. I got rid of it in time, when I noticed that I see them less and less in my town. People were either trading them/selling them away or they were breaking down early. I also saw one burning beside a road a couple of years ago.
As a once garage owning small car mechanic, 90% on Japanese cars, and owned several of them myself through those 10 years starting in '74, I've had the 'pleasure' to see the introduction of several brands the came from the Far East, and of course worked on a few other country's cars like the Ree-no Daphne, (yeah, not called that exactly) and had a buddy across the road that drove a Fiat X-19, which really wasn't as bad as all the sedans that they put out then. Not too hard to work on, simple carb and distributor ignition, with a cross wise engine behind the back glass. Anyway, I hated the Hyundai and all it was to me was a South Korean body the mocked Japanese styles and used a Japanese engine, albeit not a very good one. Mitsubishi comes to mind but Kia was the first to supply them, and parts were a nightmare to get. The Zero plane maker, Mitsubishi. didn't do a very good job either with their engines in their pickups, as like the balance shaft bearings weren't replaceable and the original ones were hopefully good enough to re-use, and being a shaft that had no hard pressures like rod bearings, the engine could mostly get away by leaving them be. But Hyundai's were joke to me and just didn't cut the mustard for a good car, and this was before their engine maker, Kia, started with their cars in my area. And still today they are proving my point as in this article points out about them.
The Porsche Cayenne is a pretty reliable German car it’s expensive to maintain but it could last up to like 200,000-250,000 miles. All the others are headaches & money pits before even touching 100k miles (Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen etc)
@bryancarlson3673 yes in the 1980’s as a schoolboy then admittedly I had no experience but some of my friends parents who were lucky to be able to pay more money would instead of getting an Austin Rover car would get a BMW or Mercedes because they were German and the engineering reputation they have. At the end of the 90’s my mate picked up a 325 that was a 1988 or 89 model if I remember. Lovely nice strong car with the fantastic straight 6 engine. I was helping my boss one day check her oil in a 1 series and was shocked to look under the hood. I couldn’t understand why even though she has no mechanical knowledge was not able to top her oil up. I found a square plastic oil cap that had got stuck on from all the heat, and not enough room around the rocker cover to get a good grip to remove it. I looked around further and saw all the rest of the plastic and thought “this is a BMW”?. A few days later I told a mechanic in my local pub and he says it’s common problem, he’s made a makeshift tool for removing stuck oil caps on modern BMW’s and said they were trash. Nice to drive yes and quite a few are good looking cars but endless money pits due to poor design and quality and plastics. I also couldn’t believe how black her oil was and that’s when I heard about the ridiculous 20000 mile service interval. Pure gimmick, even fully synthetic oil doesn’t last anywhere near that long. The maximum miles anyone should go is 10000 and that’s if journeys are long so minimal stop start driving. For around town driving and short commutes to work the oils best performance is only good for 5000. At 5000 on my Focus the oil is starting to look a bit dirty but even at a 5000 change you can hear the difference with fresh oil, it’s quieter on cold start and quieten downs a little quicker too with that fresh oil and filter. Longer than 5000 I’d feel I was damaging the engine using old oil let alone 20000. So even on a 4 year old car my boss was burning oil in that 1 series. And if the car has turbos and oil is only changed every 20000 that’s just ridiculous, new turbos and an engine prematurely wearing out. I suppose people that can afford to change their car every 2 or 3 years won’t see the damage, it’s the people who end up buying a used BMW with low mileage like 60000 and thinking great I’ve got a fairly new 4-5 year old BMW with only 60000 miles only to find the turbos are really whining from damage from old oil clogging up the return feed and starving them of oil and they are putting a litre of oil in every 1000 miles, and the car is about to become a huge moneypit.
@@ECPP Nobody talks about Mazda. I'm liking that they have also stayed away from CVT transmissions. Solid cars if you take care of them! With the exception of those Wankel motors of course.
Manufactures trying to crank out more power from a small engine leads to issues. I prefer bigger engines with less stress on them, yes they use more fuel but last way way longer. My wife’s car has a twin cam 1.6 four banger that’s 35 years old with just over 100 hp and N/A, original clutch also. It’s also fuel efficient.
I had a 1999 MAZDA 626 ESV6 with 2.5 liter non turbo v6 and 5 speed manual transmission which I bought new. I drove the car for over 340k miles on the original engine which still ran strong at that mileage. I changed engine oil regularly every 3k miles and there was no trace of any sludge in the engine at 300k miles when I replaced valve cover gaskets.
I know. It's like they know there are issues with the vehicle, but they like the car so much they are willing to gamble that it won't happen to them. Not a wise choice.
You are absolutely correct. So thankful for your Channel. My son’s 2018 Honda Fit had engine failure twice. Thankfully there was an extended power train warranty in place.
Many Thanks to you for providing all of the great information you share on your channel.....your knowledge and insight about automobiles has helped my friends and family immensely in regards to purchasing new and used cars👍
You would think Chevrolet would learn from Ford with the internal wet timing belt... the new 1.2T 3 cylinder in the Trax and Buick Envista although attractive has thus fatal flaw.
as far as I know the Chevy Equinox and Malibu have that 1.5 turbo but so far I haven’t heard any bad things about them, even Consumer Report recommends it
@@spencerward3606 The AWD version of the trailblazer uses a 1.3L I3 with timing chain, but it will be interesting to see how long this engine lasts, too.
@@ECPP You "just" stumbled across this burned Santa Fe, so how do you know that the rod bearings "overheated" due to "particulates in the oil?" I mean, the car hasn't even been towed off the street yet but you're stating as fact what happened and diagnosing the problem. Also, who ever heard of bearings overheating causing them to "cook" and the engine subsequently catching fire?? That's a new one I don't think I've ever seen that one in my decades of working on cars.
@@maximeparent3004 You still have no idea why the fire started it's almost certainly an electrical problem. Also, there's no "person" nobody owns the vehicle it has a dealer tag on it.
That first clip is frightening. I know those engines catch on fire, but to see a car that has just turned into charcoal packs a strong emotional appeal. Were you there when this happened? You said the fire department just left. I'm glad you told us no one got hurt. I don't understand how anyone even thinks of buying such a car, let alone does it.
Yes I was there and it was terrifying but I decided to stay at a distance and upwind as the dunes that come from these car burns are horrible for health. I will never buy a car like this and sadly a week later I came across another one which I will feature soon too.
Sounds like there is a LOT of crap out there. The common theme in these problematic engines is turbocharging. Turbocharging BAD…… Naturally aspirated….GOOD !! That’s all you need to know
Give me my old Ford F150'S with the 4.9 six with a manual transmission. Bullet proof drivetrains that easily saw 400,000 plus miles without any issues.
In the UK. I picked up a Ford Focus but was very wary of a 3 cylinder 1.0 turbo Eco Boost. On the MK3 very soon after introduction those 3 cylinder are your only choice. I was lucky and grabbed a tried and trusted Duratec engine, a 4 cylinder 1.6 vct with no wet belt or the dodgy oil pump. It’s a manual not a Powershift auto transmission, the big problem with especially US as most people don’t drive manuals. Change oil full synthetic every 5000 miles and it doesn’t burn any oil. Picked up at 67k miles a few years ago on nearly 98k and hope to have it many years I look after it and never neglect those oil changes. Had a water pipe leak and need replacing and a regulator on the drivers window but fingers crossed it’s been a good car and nice to drive. Focus handoff very nice for a small family hatchback. Nice sound quality on the in car entertainment lots of options, easy Bluetooth connection for my iPhone, voice control, parking sensors etc. decent spec for a 2011 Ford, the interiors are vastly improved over the Mark 2’s which I always thought looked too basic.
I agree with you, A Friend of mine leased a Chevrolet pickup truck full size He said had a 4 Cylinder engine. He to proof it to me. That doesn't sound good small displacement in large recipe for disaster. E.P.A. forcing these mandates on emissions for vehicles and car companies are sacrificing quality to get to those emissions standards.
Statistically this is incorrect. Cars are lasting on average 12 years, which is the highest it’s ever been. Look it up. The problem is the price doesn’t match the length of car longevity. The cars are over priced.
Always love the informative videos 🙏. You should do a Big Bodied Performance sedans reliability video. I have always wondered your option on like the Audi S8, BMW M5, and Merc S63 maybe even compared to American cars like the CTSV/CT5V or something. Wanted to get your thoughts on reliability between the generations since they started back in like 2014. I've seen so many mixed reviews i'd love your thoughts on those and their developments.
@chadhaire1711 That's a pretty broad statement 😅 but spoken like a true American and with such certainty lol. I just find it hard to believe all the performance sedans are only good up to 60k miles, I see some of these 4.0 audi's running with over 200k miles.. Not sure how they haven't been mechanically totaled at that point if that were truly the case 🤔
If you want a BMW 7 series 2009 - 2014, get the turbo inline 6 N55. NEVER THE N63 V8! We see the N55 in the 200,000+ mile range frequently. I have every dealer tool you can imagine such as BMW ISTA, diag tools, etc. and would not touch an early N63 car.
@@aantonic I have a 2010 Toyota FJ, Porsche Macan and BMW 435i coupe. All with over 165,000 miles. BMW are very good performance cars and have needed maintenance at the 100k mark. Including the Toyota. BMW are the benchmark in their sector and comments like yours show how ignorant you are.
Your not gonna believe this, but i literally just got rid of my wifes Santa Fe Sport two days ago because we were having engine problems. The dealership wants $510 to submit a claim to corporate that won't promise to even fix the issue. This has been an ongoing problem with Hyundais since 2010!
I'm sticking to my old vehicles. An 02 Silverado with 370k miles and still running STRONG. An 07 Pontiac Vibe (It's all Toyota Corolla mechanically) with 262k miles. Both are easy to work on and parts are readily available and relatively inexpensive. Lots of used parts available for both as well if I wanted to go that route. With the prices of new vehicles, I can rebuild them both a few times for the price of one new truck.
I had a 2.4 L Theta engine in my 2011 Hyundai Sonata. I traded it in at ~200000 miles. I purchased my Hyundai Tucson Ultimate with the 2.4 L Theta engine because of the experience I had with the Sonata. It currently has ~90000 miles and I've had no issues. How you maintain and drive vehicles will determine how well any vehicle lasts
1 of the best car's I have ever had was a 1999 ford windstar I bought it used in 2004 and drove it for 4 years as a work van then loaded it up and hooked a 14 trailer to it and moved from Ont to Alberta with it, Now I have a 2007 Freestar with the 4,2L and I have owned it for 6 years and have put a flex pipe and cat on it when I bought it and that's it. The worst car I ever bought was a 2011 F150 , It was broke down so often I had to buy a used car to get around in and after 2 years that truck only had 56,000klm on it '' mostly highway'' and the dealer said '' If I was you id dump this because in 4000klm the warranty for everything but the motor and trans is done. So I traded it for a 2014 Toyota that only lasted 3 months before the trans was slipping so bad I was not able to get on the highway or up the hill to my house and the dealer said when it stops moving we can fix it '' first and last toyota for me '' so I traded that for a kia and got 2 years out of that before the motor lost 50% of it's power, I could not pass on the highway so if I got behind a big truck I was stuck there, New cars are junk and they are made of used can's and plastic and then they want you to pay 3 times the price,
@@jerrylundegaard2592 I agree and it's funny how you can get the same van and it's junk, Im looking at RV's and some people are saying they bought '' type A '' and it's been great no problems lot's of power great investment but the next guy will have a 1 hour video of problems like no power to go up hills and roof leaks all the time and power plugs don't work all the time and the slide had to be fixed 4 times, I seen another brand and same deal 1 said it was great the next said a week after they bought it the frame broke in 5 places the floor lifted the window fell out, IT's Crazy how good or bad the same car/truck/camper can be,
Thanks for the shout out Mark. European cars like to mark their territory. It’s just their personality. It’s a pain you learn to live with but it worth it for me.
I apologize if you have covered this question In a previous video I may not have seen. My mother purchased a new 2024 Mitsubishi RVR awc. I believed it was great idea because Mitsubishi in Canada has the best warranty in the industry. If you have a moment or anyone sees this and has an opinion, what are your thoughts on new rvr?
What about the "new" 2.5L Hyundai Smart Stream engines that they are putting in the 2024 Sportage and Tucson? Apparently, this engine has been out since 2020 and it is meant to replace the crap Theta II. I've heard nothing about this engine even though it's been out for 4 years. Is it good? Have there been any issues with it?
I presently drive a 2020 Ford Escape, 1.5T 3-cyl. It has cylinder deactivation and auto start-stop. I deactivate auto start-stop. I find it annoying. The vehicle has 30,000 miles, has been serviced regularly and is running well. Will this engine make it to 60,000 miles?
I have a 2018 Hyundai Sonata with a Theta II engine. It currently uses 2 quart of oil in 1,000 miles. I'm working with the dealer and Hyundai Customer Service to figure w\out what to do with the car. It has 62,000 miles on the odometer, but the way it sits, it is essentially worthless even as a trade.
You’re right about the ecosport, my girlfriend ecosport engine had to be replaced at 72k miles due to low oil pressure and metal fragments found in oil diagnostics. They replaced it but I’m not sure if it uses the same system which it’s bound to happen again
Sir, you ain't joking about the N63. Had a 2014 750 and while fun to drive I had a plethora of problems not to mention having to add 2quarts of oil every 3 months. So I had to drive around with 5L of liquimoly in the trunk. Towed 7 times in 2 years...
Ford Escape is Ford Kuga in UK. Mine has French 2litre TDCI, diesel 400Nm torque monster at 2k rpm, pulls uphill in 5th gear at less the 2k, also has overdriven 6th gear for best economy above 70mph.
I knew a guy who had one of those Escapes. It caught fire while driving on the highway. The fire made his brakes lose power. He had a horrible burn on his leg.
BULLSHIT....every car maker has had a dud engine or gearbox, even Toyota and Honda. Most Korean cars are just fine. You have never owned on either Goober
I had a 1999 Cadillac 60 special with the North Star engine. Finally sold it in 2022, no problems at all other then the starter. Apparently the filling year the engine was changed the head bolts, then the problems started.
There are a lot of reasons for failing engines. Quality control, cheap parts and bad suppliers, government regulations with deadlines to meet. But one that doesn't get mentioned when discussing USED rides is the fact that by the third owner, and more, maintenance takes a back seat. They either can't afford proper maintenance or it's just not important based on the price they paid. Oil changes? Just keep adding oil. I once sold a car and a while later he came back to trade it in. 20k miles and he hadn't changed the oil. How do I know? Quaker State at one time had a branded oil filter and I bought out the stock from a business shutting down. It was green in color and had been out of production for a couple years. I pop the hood, see the green Quaker State filter (always changed the oil first thing) and asked the guy if he had ever changed the oil. He hesitated, went quiet for a few seconds then said "well I think I did". Yeah, no.
What about the NON turbo 2.0 from KIA/Hyundai? That is found in the Soul and Elantra? Besides carbon build up cause it's GDI but otherwise fairly reliable?? Are the newer non turbos more reliable?
What is your opinion of the 2024 Chevy Trax with the 1.2 turbo engine ? I am very tempted to purchase one because the price is so good. You can't beat $20k base trim price. Do you think it will be a good vehicle ?
AMD, the car care nut just released a new video on the 24 trax. Good and bad on that one. Probably won't last beyond 100k miles but the price is so low.
What about the 1.5L engine in the 2016 and up Chevy Malibu? My well maintained 2016 Malibu LT 1.5L Turbo Engine went bad at 35k miles on it and GM basically told me to piss up a rope. They wouldn’t do anything for me yet they have had a Service Bulletin out on the Engine destroying pistons and rings. GM should have had a recall on those engines.
I think it is safe to say you can now add the new Toyota Tundra to this list of engines to avoid the new Turbo charged V6 especially the 2022 models is having lots of issues with spun rod bearings. Toyota will eventually fix it and the engine will become near bullet proof, but for now I would avoid any Toyota Tundra 2024 and older with the Turbo V6 engine. Maybe the 2025 models will be good since they did improve with the 2024 models, but I would wait and get a 2025 if I were in the market for a Tundra.
@@Support_Ad_Blocker They are not having any issues with the Rod Bearings on them as of yet, but being a new 1st year design I would never buy one until year 3 at least.
LOL @2:00 you talk about the EcoSport, but show an Escape :D So much junk that you were not able to find one ? The engines of the first gen Mini's are not Turbocharged, but Supercharged.
maybe 3 months too late if your handy with a n54 and buy OE parts thermostat and water pump is a 3rd of the price you spoke of 600 max with shipping. if you buy a n54 just dont go to the dealership use fcp
E 9x series, you don't have to remove the intake manifold to get to that bolt 🤦, water pump, thermostat, 1500 if you buy it from the Stealership, 🤦 FCP Euro. Less than 450 🤦🤦
This is what you get when you have politicians and the EPA telling the auto manufacturers to build these cars with less emissions and more gas mileage. Cars today run much hotter than the cars of yesteryear.
It's like my dad would always preach to me. If you need it, do your research then get the best deal you can. If you want it, but don't need it, don't do it.
I have 24 years Toyota Corolla that I originally brought used from 78 years estate with Original Tire about 10 yearsa ago with 22K original miles. The car is currently has 65K with new tire valve cover gasget new brake. My family want to get rid of this car and buy Hyundia that this clip shown. I refused to trade my in for any brand new junk from S. Korea.
Hi the best would be the 2019 and later x5 and the B58 engine labelled 40i. That’s the sweet spot. Done diesels can be long living but understand that emissions issues can be pricey. Also injectors on diesels are big bucks and the back couple are susceptible to water ingress and failure. Overall b58 is the one
We just got my daughters 2018 Ford Escape SE 1.5L ecopoop back from the mechanic. What a disaster that junk box on wheels is. A year ago i spent 4400 putting a new transmission in it. We now just put a new ford 1.5L ecopoop motor in it which cost 8900 plus tax. Yeah i know, why put so much money in an old car. ? Well she still making payments on this turd. Sooo here comes dad to dump money into this ford escapedumpster. Dont buy ford!!!
My co-worker had to have the engine replaced in his 2018 Ford Escape. It was a1.5 liter Ecoboost. Fortunately for him it was still under factory warranty.
He is talking about the Tritec which was designed by both Rover(bmw) and chrysler. This engine was never used in those cars the Tritec was a reliable engine just ask anybody who owned a mini with a prince engine…
Unfortunately, cars are not made to last. Not anymore. Some worse than others. Even with diligent maintenance, there’s no guarantee anymore. Too much cost cutting and the use of plastic instead of aluminum. No Jaguar on the list? Thanks. Love the snark. 👍
Yup, I drove an ecoboost 1.6l they're junk. It was a work patrol 🚓 car, and it went through 2 escapes both threw turbos all the time. Both engines that were originally put in grenades in over a yr and a half I was there over 5+yrs before my position was cut. 😂
Where can you get a 20,000 dollar Civic? Most are in the mid 20's going closer to the 30's and above. Maybe used, but used car prices are ridiculous as well.
So many cars now that will never last 100k miles. Forget EVs, we're talking ICE. Small displacment, turbos, direct injection and electrical gremlins -- this is the stuff thats filling up junkyards. As I get older, I want boring cars. So what to drive? Toyota, Honda, and my personal favorite -- second generation Lexus with a 2GR-FE. Best paint, suspension, interior, powertrain of almost any car made. Sure, fuel economy sucks, but the savings (and hassle) in maintenance and repair more than makes up for that.
If Honda Gives Lifetime Free Oil changes, then it would be a good buy. Otherwise waste basket. Same issue with GMC Equinox. 1.5L engine turbo and they fail and blow up. Utter crap.
I try to explain to people the difference in car companies and why they are unreliable. A bad design is completely different from bad quality control.
You try, BUT DO THEY LISTEN? Apparently not. I wonder why....
Kia and Hyundai...As a mechanic for over 30 years, these cars have engine failure with less than 70K miles....JUNK
I agree
Would this also apply to the performance oriented models such as a Veloster N, Kona N and Elantra N?
Yes, are the N line turbo engines any good?
I keep seeing good reviews about them
maybe they're not as good as they used to be, but I've got one with 203,000 completely trouble free miles on it that says in 2011 they made 'em just fine.
I have to agree, I bought a Kia in 2007 and it got over 250,000 miles on it, I bought a Hyundai in 2017 and it blew a motor at 58,000 miles. I now have about 90,000 miles on the replacement motor and am crossing my fingers.
Most engines today (GDI & GDI/Turbo engines) are garbage for extended reliability, compared to most of the naturally-aspirated port-injected engines that preceded them. People who fell for the 10K oil change scam also made it even worse. Automakers today only build to meet fuel-economy regulation requirements & to last the engine/power-train warranty period & could care less beyond that. They want you in a new vehicle every 4-5 years (or sooner).
Your comments are spot on. People need to do more research before buying and not buy these inferior cars with crap engines.
@TheRealCatofso one car out of a thousand that actually lasts invalidates the other 999 crap ones? Interesting logic, but it checks out in this day and age. I mean we have men dominating womens sports and people are ok with that.
@TheRealCatof that could be true, maybe certain models were better made than others.
@TheRealCatof Yep.Good owner!
I'm glad I still have a 2000 Silverado
I had a car with that turbo engine, which burned down. I got rid of it in time, when I noticed that I see them less and less in my town. People were either trading them/selling them away or they were breaking down early. I also saw one burning beside a road a couple of years ago.
As a once garage owning small car mechanic, 90% on Japanese cars, and owned several of them myself through those 10 years starting in '74, I've had the 'pleasure' to see the introduction of several brands the came from the Far East, and of course worked on a few other country's cars like the Ree-no Daphne, (yeah, not called that exactly) and had a buddy across the road that drove a Fiat X-19, which really wasn't as bad as all the sedans that they put out then. Not too hard to work on, simple carb and distributor ignition, with a cross wise engine behind the back glass. Anyway, I hated the Hyundai and all it was to me was a South Korean body the mocked Japanese styles and used a Japanese engine, albeit not a very good one. Mitsubishi comes to mind but Kia was the first to supply them, and parts were a nightmare to get. The Zero plane maker, Mitsubishi. didn't do a very good job either with their engines in their pickups, as like the balance shaft bearings weren't replaceable and the original ones were hopefully good enough to re-use, and being a shaft that had no hard pressures like rod bearings, the engine could mostly get away by leaving them be. But Hyundai's were joke to me and just didn't cut the mustard for a good car, and this was before their engine maker, Kia, started with their cars in my area. And still today they are proving my point as in this article points out about them.
It was a different time for sure.
I am so old that I can remember when the Germans made reliable cars!!!
Haha same here. I remember the old Mercedes 199e and the old BMW e30 generation and things were simple and durable
I am so old I can remember how horrible hyndai used to be. Not much has changed.
The Porsche Cayenne is a pretty reliable German car it’s expensive to maintain but it could last up to like 200,000-250,000 miles. All the others are headaches & money pits before even touching 100k miles (Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen etc)
GLORIOUS GOLF II 1.6 DIESEL🎉😂
@bryancarlson3673 yes in the 1980’s as a schoolboy then admittedly I had no experience but some of my friends parents who were lucky to be able to pay more money would instead of getting an Austin Rover car would get a BMW or Mercedes because they were German and the engineering reputation they have. At the end of the 90’s my mate picked up a 325 that was a 1988 or 89 model if I remember. Lovely nice strong car with the fantastic straight 6 engine. I was helping my boss one day check her oil in a 1 series and was shocked to look under the hood. I couldn’t understand why even though she has no mechanical knowledge was not able to top her oil up. I found a square plastic oil cap that had got stuck on from all the heat, and not enough room around the rocker cover to get a good grip to remove it. I looked around further and saw all the rest of the plastic and thought “this is a BMW”?. A few days later I told a mechanic in my local pub and he says it’s common problem, he’s made a makeshift tool for removing stuck oil caps on modern BMW’s and said they were trash. Nice to drive yes and quite a few are good looking cars but endless money pits due to poor design and quality and plastics. I also couldn’t believe how black her oil was and that’s when I heard about the ridiculous 20000 mile service interval. Pure gimmick, even fully synthetic oil doesn’t last anywhere near that long. The maximum miles anyone should go is 10000 and that’s if journeys are long so minimal stop start driving. For around town driving and short commutes to work the oils best performance is only good for 5000. At 5000 on my Focus the oil is starting to look a bit dirty but even at a 5000 change you can hear the difference with fresh oil, it’s quieter on cold start and quieten downs a little quicker too with that fresh oil and filter. Longer than 5000 I’d feel I was damaging the engine using old oil let alone 20000. So even on a 4 year old car my boss was burning oil in that 1 series. And if the car has turbos and oil is only changed every 20000 that’s just ridiculous, new turbos and an engine prematurely wearing out. I suppose people that can afford to change their car every 2 or 3 years won’t see the damage, it’s the people who end up buying a used BMW with low mileage like 60000 and thinking great I’ve got a fairly new 4-5 year old BMW with only 60000 miles only to find the turbos are really whining from damage from old oil clogging up the return feed and starving them of oil and they are putting a litre of oil in every 1000 miles, and the car is about to become a huge moneypit.
I have a 2012 Mazda 3 2.0 skyactiv engine I'm good. Currently 172k miles zero issues. Mazda is doing it right!
Yes they are turning into a solid brand these days
@@ECPP Nobody talks about Mazda. I'm liking that they have also stayed away from CVT transmissions. Solid cars if you take care of them! With the exception of those Wankel motors of course.
Just stay away from the diesels.
Manufactures trying to crank out more power from a small engine leads to issues. I prefer bigger engines with less stress on them, yes they use more fuel but last way way longer. My wife’s car has a twin cam 1.6 four banger that’s 35 years old with just over 100 hp and N/A, original clutch also. It’s also fuel efficient.
I'm glad i still drive a 2000 Silverado
I had a 1999 MAZDA 626 ESV6 with 2.5 liter non turbo v6 and 5 speed manual transmission which I bought new. I drove the car for over 340k miles on the original engine which still ran strong at that mileage. I changed engine oil regularly every 3k miles and there was no trace of any sludge in the engine at 300k miles when I replaced valve cover gaskets.
What blows my mind is some people still ignore terrible track records of failure and continue purchasing them lol
I know. It's like they know there are issues with the vehicle, but they like the car so much they are willing to gamble that it won't happen to them. Not a wise choice.
You are absolutely correct. So thankful for your Channel. My son’s 2018 Honda Fit had engine failure twice. Thankfully there was an extended power train warranty in place.
Thank you so much for sharing
Many Thanks to you for providing all of the great information you share on your channel.....your knowledge and insight about automobiles has helped my friends and family immensely in regards to purchasing new and used cars👍
You would think Chevrolet would learn from Ford with the internal wet timing belt... the new 1.2T 3 cylinder in the Trax and Buick Envista although attractive has thus fatal flaw.
Yes that 3 cylinder is never built to last
Oh wow, this is good to know about the Trax and the Envista. I’m assuming it’s the same in the Chevy Trailblazer too?
as far as I know the Chevy Equinox and Malibu have that 1.5 turbo but so far I haven’t heard any bad things about them, even Consumer Report recommends it
@@spencerward3606 The AWD version of the trailblazer uses a 1.3L I3 with timing chain, but it will be interesting to see how long this engine lasts, too.
@@philweiland5391 Oh snap, I didn’t realize they had two different engines. Thanks for pointing that out.
I love the start of the video. Proof is hard to ignore.
It really is. I stumbled across this catastrophe myself. The fumes were nasty too.
@@ECPP an actual dumpster fire
@@ECPP You "just" stumbled across this burned Santa Fe, so how do you know that the rod bearings "overheated" due to "particulates in the oil?" I mean, the car hasn't even been towed off the street yet but you're stating as fact what happened and diagnosing the problem. Also, who ever heard of bearings overheating causing them to "cook" and the engine subsequently catching fire?? That's a new one I don't think I've ever seen that one in my decades of working on cars.
There’s a recall for that and I’m 100% sure the person threw the recall notice in the garbage and now their car is toasted.
@@maximeparent3004 You still have no idea why the fire started it's almost certainly an electrical problem. Also, there's no "person" nobody owns the vehicle it has a dealer tag on it.
That first clip is frightening. I know those engines catch on fire, but to see a car that has just turned into charcoal packs a strong emotional appeal. Were you there when this happened? You said the fire department just left. I'm glad you told us no one got hurt. I don't understand how anyone even thinks of buying such a car, let alone does it.
Yes I was there and it was terrifying but I decided to stay at a distance and upwind as the dunes that come from these car burns are horrible for health. I will never buy a car like this and sadly a week later I came across another one which I will feature soon too.
@@ECPP dunes = fumes. 🤣
I see Audis doing this on regular basis. Of the numerous cars I've seen turn into a fireball over the years, Audis probably make up 60% of them.
Sounds like there is a LOT of crap out there. The common theme in these problematic engines is turbocharging.
Turbocharging BAD…… Naturally aspirated….GOOD !! That’s all you need to know
That’s true, but there’s much more.
I'm listening to this video and there's literally a Hyundai in front of me with smoke coming out the pipe. Total junk
Haha it is
Just saw a kia optima with smoke coming out the tail pipe. Two total trash engine brands
No one adds oil either. I was getting my oil changed on my Soul and the guy said I was the only Kia owner in days that added oil.
Kia and hyundai owners have been shown to not maintain their cars particularly well either.
Give me my old Ford F150'S with the 4.9 six with a manual transmission. Bullet proof drivetrains that easily saw 400,000 plus miles without any issues.
In the UK. I picked up a Ford Focus but was very wary of a 3 cylinder 1.0 turbo Eco Boost. On the MK3 very soon after introduction those 3 cylinder are your only choice. I was lucky and grabbed a tried and trusted Duratec engine, a 4 cylinder 1.6 vct with no wet belt or the dodgy oil pump. It’s a manual not a Powershift auto transmission, the big problem with especially US as most people don’t drive manuals. Change oil full synthetic every 5000 miles and it doesn’t burn any oil. Picked up at 67k miles a few years ago on nearly 98k and hope to have it many years I look after it and never neglect those oil changes. Had a water pipe leak and need replacing and a regulator on the drivers window but fingers crossed it’s been a good car and nice to drive. Focus handoff very nice for a small family hatchback. Nice sound quality on the in car entertainment lots of options, easy Bluetooth connection for my iPhone, voice control, parking sensors etc. decent spec for a 2011 Ford, the interiors are vastly improved over the Mark 2’s which I always thought looked too basic.
All modern cars just won’t last like a 10yr old car. The downfall is cylinder deactivation , turbos along with 8, 9 & 10spd transmissions.
I agree with you, A Friend of mine leased a Chevrolet pickup truck full size He said had a 4 Cylinder engine.
He to proof it to me.
That doesn't sound good small displacement in large recipe for disaster.
E.P.A. forcing these mandates on emissions for vehicles and car companies are sacrificing quality to get to those emissions standards.
Statistically this is incorrect. Cars are lasting on average 12 years, which is the highest it’s ever been. Look it up. The problem is the price doesn’t match the length of car longevity. The cars are over priced.
Always love the informative videos 🙏. You should do a Big Bodied Performance sedans reliability video. I have always wondered your option on like the Audi S8, BMW M5, and Merc S63 maybe even compared to American cars like the CTSV/CT5V or something. Wanted to get your thoughts on reliability between the generations since they started back in like 2014. I've seen so many mixed reviews i'd love your thoughts on those and their developments.
Great suggestion!
I will make it easy for you....Keep driving if in factory warranty....sell when warranty in done.....on ALL of the complex cars you listed. NUFF SAID
@chadhaire1711 That's a pretty broad statement 😅 but spoken like a true American and with such certainty lol. I just find it hard to believe all the performance sedans are only good up to 60k miles, I see some of these 4.0 audi's running with over 200k miles.. Not sure how they haven't been mechanically totaled at that point if that were truly the case 🤔
If you want a BMW 7 series 2009 - 2014, get the turbo inline 6 N55. NEVER THE N63 V8! We see the N55 in the 200,000+ mile range frequently. I have every dealer tool you can imagine such as BMW ISTA, diag tools, etc. and would not touch an early N63 car.
(Same advice applies to the F10 Generation 5 -series. Either get the 535i or the M5. Nothing else.)
Stay away from ALL Bmw cars, trash....money pit
Stay away from all guys names AANTONIC. Usually broke and have a severe case of brain-rot. @@aantonic
@@aantonic You are an absolute mouth-breather my guy.
@@aantonic I have a 2010 Toyota FJ, Porsche Macan and BMW 435i coupe. All with over 165,000 miles. BMW are very good performance cars and have needed maintenance at the 100k mark. Including the Toyota. BMW are the benchmark in their sector and comments like yours show how ignorant you are.
Your not gonna believe this, but i literally just got rid of my wifes Santa Fe Sport two days ago because we were having engine problems. The dealership wants $510 to submit a claim to corporate that won't promise to even fix the issue. This has been an ongoing problem with Hyundais since 2010!
I'm sticking to my old vehicles. An 02 Silverado with 370k miles and still running STRONG. An 07 Pontiac Vibe (It's all Toyota Corolla mechanically) with 262k miles. Both are easy to work on and parts are readily available and relatively inexpensive. Lots of used parts available for both as well if I wanted to go that route. With the prices of new vehicles, I can rebuild them both a few times for the price of one new truck.
Keep them running a long time as it is a huge cash savings
People should also consider fuel consumption and safety not just drivable vehicles.
I avoid any vehicle where it's engine has "Eco" in it's name
Not a bad idea.
Eco doesn't mean ecology or ecological, it means economy, as in cheap!
MAZDAs are criminally underrated
Agreed. Maybe it’s good as that helps keep the price of these little gems down for awhile
@@ECPPI bought my first Mazda CX5 three years ago and it’s flawless and efficient and I do lots of Kilos a year . LA Australia
100% My daughters 2013 CX-5 is excellent, we've had it for about 5yrs now and ZERO issues.
@@Geromino555This makes me confident to search for a 2nd gen CX-5.
@@zhila5958 They drive well too. You should take one for a test drive. We have the manual 2.0L however, I would have liked the automtic instead.
I had a 2.4 L Theta engine in my 2011 Hyundai Sonata. I traded it in at ~200000 miles. I purchased my Hyundai Tucson Ultimate with the 2.4 L Theta engine because of the experience I had with the Sonata. It currently has ~90000 miles and I've had no issues. How you maintain and drive vehicles will determine how well any vehicle lasts
It’s great to hear about your good experiences.
Me still driving my 2014 Camry SE with 318k miles and not ever having any issues.
1 of the best car's I have ever had was a 1999 ford windstar I bought it used in 2004 and drove it for 4 years as a work van then loaded it up and hooked a 14 trailer to it and moved from Ont to Alberta with it, Now I have a 2007 Freestar with the 4,2L and I have owned it for 6 years and have put a flex pipe and cat on it when I bought it and that's it. The worst car I ever bought was a 2011 F150 , It was broke down so often I had to buy a used car to get around in and after 2 years that truck only had 56,000klm on it '' mostly highway'' and the dealer said '' If I was you id dump this because in 4000klm the warranty for everything but the motor and trans is done. So I traded it for a 2014 Toyota that only lasted 3 months before the trans was slipping so bad I was not able to get on the highway or up the hill to my house and the dealer said when it stops moving we can fix it '' first and last toyota for me '' so I traded that for a kia and got 2 years out of that before the motor lost 50% of it's power, I could not pass on the highway so if I got behind a big truck I was stuck there, New cars are junk and they are made of used can's and plastic and then they want you to pay 3 times the price,
Might the first time ever the words "best" "ever" and "Windstar" were used together.
@@jerrylundegaard2592 I agree and it's funny how you can get the same van and it's junk, Im looking at RV's and some people are saying they bought '' type A '' and it's been great no problems lot's of power great investment but the next guy will have a 1 hour video of problems like no power to go up hills and roof leaks all the time and power plugs don't work all the time and the slide had to be fixed 4 times, I seen another brand and same deal 1 said it was great the next said a week after they bought it the frame broke in 5 places the floor lifted the window fell out, IT's Crazy how good or bad the same car/truck/camper can be,
Thanks for the shout out Mark. European cars like to mark their territory. It’s just their personality. It’s a pain you learn to live with but it worth it for me.
Haha I agree, many Euro cars simply drive better than no euro cars and so for the experience they are unbeatable.
I apologize if you have covered this question In a previous video I may not have seen. My mother purchased a new 2024 Mitsubishi RVR awc. I believed it was great idea because Mitsubishi in Canada has the best warranty in the industry. If you have a moment or anyone sees this and has an opinion, what are your thoughts on new rvr?
What about the "new" 2.5L Hyundai Smart Stream engines that they are putting in the 2024 Sportage and Tucson? Apparently, this engine has been out since 2020 and it is meant to replace the crap Theta II. I've heard nothing about this engine even though it's been out for 4 years. Is it good? Have there been any issues with it?
I presently drive a 2020 Ford Escape, 1.5T 3-cyl. It has cylinder deactivation and auto start-stop. I deactivate auto start-stop. I find it annoying. The vehicle has 30,000 miles, has been serviced regularly and is running well. Will this engine make it to 60,000 miles?
What is your opinion of the 3.5 n/a engine found in the Honda Ridgeline, passport, etc? Thanks.
I have a 2018 Hyundai Sonata with a Theta II engine. It currently uses 2 quart of oil in 1,000 miles. I'm working with the dealer and Hyundai Customer Service to figure w\out what to do with the car. It has 62,000 miles on the odometer, but the way it sits, it is essentially worthless even as a trade.
My wife and I really are happy with our 2015; Mazda CX 5. Grand touring. No turbo and No CVT trans. Yes GDI , im getting it walnut blasted .
Walnut blast?
Must be getting warmer in Canada, Mark is wearing shorts. Sliders will soon follow 😂😅
You’re right about the ecosport, my girlfriend ecosport engine had to be replaced at 72k miles due to low oil pressure and metal fragments found in oil diagnostics. They replaced it but I’m not sure if it uses the same system which it’s bound to happen again
Not good vehicles
Thanks for the videos ...I'm just curious ...and you seem to know alot about bmw's would a used 440i be that much better than a 435i?
Sir, you ain't joking about the N63. Had a 2014 750 and while fun to drive I had a plethora of problems not to mention having to add 2quarts of oil every 3 months. So I had to drive around with 5L of liquimoly in the trunk. Towed 7 times in 2 years...
I have a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe with 55k miles and i bought ut from a first owner old lady and it runs real good
Yes hopefully it keeps going well. There are many happy owners.
Ford Escape is Ford Kuga in UK. Mine has French 2litre TDCI, diesel 400Nm torque monster at 2k rpm, pulls uphill in 5th gear at less the 2k, also has overdriven 6th gear for best economy above 70mph.
Great review and well documented! Thank you!
I knew a guy who had one of those Escapes. It caught fire while driving on the highway. The fire made his brakes lose power. He had a horrible burn on his leg.
Oh wow, that’s insane. Sadly the consumer just wants a decent product for the money they spend
People that still think Kia Hyundai isn't garbage, Has never owned one........😅
Exactly you are right. I also have just stumbled across yet another one burned to the ground.
BULLSHIT....every car maker has had a dud engine or gearbox, even Toyota and Honda. Most Korean cars are just fine. You have never owned on either Goober
As it seems they are much bigger junk in North America. In Europe I don't rember that they burned, or similar connected problems.
Rented a k5 and had dings everywhere after two weeks of visiting the same spots as my bmw. Shit metal….i have zero dings on my 430i
@@greghill7326 It was a RENTAL CAR fool
It is so funny how many people I have met had to get replacement engines, when my 2000 Silverado still has the original engine at 244k
I remember them old Cadillac Northstar engines were the worst. The worst ever in my opinion.
I had a 1999 Cadillac 60 special with the North Star engine. Finally sold it in 2022, no problems at all other then the starter. Apparently the filling year the engine was changed the head bolts, then the problems started.
How can BMW let a car like that roll off their line?
There are a lot of reasons for failing engines. Quality control, cheap parts and bad suppliers, government regulations with deadlines to meet. But one that doesn't get mentioned when discussing USED rides is the fact that by the third owner, and more, maintenance takes a back seat. They either can't afford proper maintenance or it's just not important based on the price they paid. Oil changes? Just keep adding oil. I once sold a car and a while later he came back to trade it in. 20k miles and he hadn't changed the oil. How do I know? Quaker State at one time had a branded oil filter and I bought out the stock from a business shutting down. It was green in color and had been out of production for a couple years. I pop the hood, see the green Quaker State filter (always changed the oil first thing) and asked the guy if he had ever changed the oil. He hesitated, went quiet for a few seconds then said "well I think I did". Yeah, no.
Cracking video! Love it! Have subscribed. 😍
Welcome and appreciate that so much. Cheers
is a 230i any good ? i dont want to drive mazda for 40 years
I have had two BMW 230s. Great vehicles. I would buy another but there is no longer the 230 convertible.
What about the NON turbo 2.0 from KIA/Hyundai? That is found in the Soul and Elantra? Besides carbon build up cause it's GDI but otherwise fairly reliable?? Are the newer non turbos more reliable?
Great video Mark, very helpful and amazing import knowledge. God bless amigo.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your support. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend
@ECPP thanx brother 🙏 enjoy the weekend 😎
What is your opinion of the 2024 Chevy Trax with the 1.2 turbo engine ? I am very tempted to purchase one because the price is so good. You can't beat $20k base trim price. Do you think it will be a good vehicle ?
Made in Korea by what use to be Daewoo .
AMD, the car care nut just released a new video on the 24 trax. Good and bad on that one. Probably won't last beyond 100k miles but the price is so low.
Nice looking, great features, terrible engine.
In all likelihood, the engine is l too small to last. It'll be overworked.
1.2L is tried and tested. First in Korea and now here in the USA. Should be good and reliable.
Marvelous Marks review!!! 👌🏻🍾🍾🍾
Thanks very much.
Does anyone know if the new Kias and Hyundais still have those engine issues ?
Hey
Love your channel. So glad no 2021 VW Tiguan on the list. Hey do you film in Edmonton?
Thanks for watching. Are you also in Alberta?
What about the 1.5L engine in the 2016 and up Chevy Malibu? My well maintained 2016 Malibu LT 1.5L Turbo Engine went bad at 35k miles on it and GM basically told me to piss up a rope. They wouldn’t do anything for me yet they have had a Service Bulletin out on the Engine destroying pistons and rings. GM should have had a recall on those engines.
I think it is safe to say you can now add the new Toyota Tundra to this list of engines to avoid the new Turbo charged V6 especially the 2022 models is having lots of issues with spun rod bearings. Toyota will eventually fix it and the engine will become near bullet proof, but for now I would avoid any Toyota Tundra 2024 and older with the Turbo V6 engine. Maybe the 2025 models will be good since they did improve with the 2024 models, but I would wait and get a 2025 if I were in the market for a Tundra.
Keep your eye on the Tacomas. They only come with turbo 4 cylinders 😞
@@Support_Ad_Blocker They are not having any issues with the Rod Bearings on them as of yet, but being a new 1st year design I would never buy one until year 3 at least.
@@JasPlun I would run away (at light speed) from any small displacement/turbo engine.
Kia and Hyundai "promise" long warranties, hmmm??? Yet make sure they avoid the promise one way or another until you simply GIVE UP. Sad.
Yes that’s true, that’s why I will never buy this crap
Thanks for your really honest view
You bet and thanks so much for watching. Cheers
LOL @2:00 you talk about the EcoSport, but show an Escape :D So much junk that you were not able to find one ?
The engines of the first gen Mini's are not Turbocharged, but Supercharged.
Nice grab
You look great!! Wet timing belt? Never heard of that before.
Yes! Thank you!
Believe it or not, Honda GC 160 1 cylinder engine used in power washers has a wet timing belt!
Hello Mark, here watching! 👍
No Honda, how you've fallen, like others?
It’s sad. They used to be top pop
the l15 is an absolute dumpster,good thing the k20c is still top notch tho.
@@ECPP It seems that Mazda has surpassed Honda in regards to reliability.
When was tthe last good year for Honda?
Toyota is starting a downward spiral also. Crappy turbo engine and CVT crap.
We had a Kia Soul for 5 years. Had no problems at all. Not the most luxurious vehicle. Just traded it in for a Honda CRV non turbo.
maybe 3 months too late if your handy with a n54 and buy OE parts thermostat and water pump is a 3rd of the price you spoke of 600 max with shipping. if you buy a n54 just dont go to the dealership use fcp
Thanks for the valuable information , I will not buy a Kia or a Hyundai !
the older boxy ford escapes are tanks. but they were developed by mazda of course so that's probably why
Exactly right the tribute
This video should have been sponsored by “ Scotty Kilmer “. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧👍👍👍
Scotty Kilmer is old school. No turbo no CVT no electric parking brake!!
E 9x series, you don't have to remove the intake manifold to get to that bolt 🤦, water pump, thermostat, 1500 if you buy it from the Stealership, 🤦 FCP Euro. Less than 450 🤦🤦
I laughed when he said that. This guy legit knows nothing about cars. He takes his cars to the dealer than repeats it all to us LOL
Toyota and Honda will have the same faith, turbo engines and CVTs are trash.
Yes
I've got a 2002 E46 Convertible and it is fine. No problems.
That’s great to hear
This is what you get when you have politicians and the EPA telling the auto manufacturers to build these cars with less emissions and more gas mileage. Cars today run much hotter than the cars of yesteryear.
Exactly
It's like my dad would always preach to me. If you need it, do your research then get the best deal you can. If you want it, but don't need it, don't do it.
That’s fair advice
I am enjoying your channel. Keep up the good work😊
Thank you so much!
Well was the engine at least replaced on the first clip 😊.??
Also what about the non turbo Mini? It seems like it's the turbo that has issues. I love Mini but I know it's reliability issues
Well, different t sets of challenges
Thanks for sharing
I am hapoy with my 07 lexus es350 and 17 rav4 xle. No turbo no GDI😂
I have 24 years Toyota Corolla that I originally brought used from 78 years estate with Original Tire about 10 yearsa ago with 22K original miles. The car is currently has 65K with new tire valve cover gasget new brake. My family want to get rid of this car and buy Hyundia that this clip shown. I refused to trade my in for any brand new junk from S. Korea.
Good. Maybe you can pass it to your children and they will pass it to generations to come. Everyone wants a 24 year old eye sore shitbox
Smart!
Wise man said: Rich people lease BMW vehicles , Dumb people buy used BMWs
Ouch
& truly stupid people make comments like yours.
Hi Mark.. Give me the best BMW X5 used car year or engine to buy. Thanks!!!
Hi the best would be the 2019 and later x5 and the B58 engine labelled 40i. That’s the sweet spot. Done diesels can be long living but understand that emissions issues can be pricey. Also injectors on diesels are big bucks and the back couple are susceptible to water ingress and failure. Overall b58 is the one
@ECPP Thank You. Love the channel and YES...Life is too short to drive boring cars..😅
My 1.0 focus Ecoboost timing belt mest up at 60k miles car still sitting outside
"Trash master, ready for the Trash bin."🤔😁🤪
Haha, cheers
We just got my daughters 2018 Ford Escape SE 1.5L ecopoop back from the mechanic. What a disaster that junk box on wheels is. A year ago i spent 4400 putting a new transmission in it. We now just put a new ford 1.5L ecopoop motor in it which cost 8900 plus tax. Yeah i know, why put so much money in an old car.
? Well she still making payments on this turd. Sooo here comes dad to dump money into this ford escapedumpster. Dont buy ford!!!
Thanks for sharing. Yes unfortunately many people get stung by a lemon. Hopefully it works out for you. Cheers and thanks for the comment .
My co-worker had to have the engine replaced in his 2018 Ford Escape. It was a1.5 liter Ecoboost. Fortunately for him it was still under factory warranty.
The neon had a 2.0 liter engine. The PT Cruiser had the 2.4 liter engine
He is talking about the Tritec which was designed by both Rover(bmw) and chrysler. This engine was never used in those cars the Tritec was a reliable engine just ask anybody who owned a mini with a prince engine…
Owned a 335 for 2 years. Traded for a subie legacy cvt. Best and worst decision I ever made
"Trashmaster." LOL!
Haha
I always share your videos too bad most do not use TH-cam for a learning tool...
I appreciate that!
hyundai turbo engines are some of the worst pile of shit I ever worked on.They are made of glass.
What's your view on Hyundai's N line 1.6 & 2.0 turbo engines?
I keep hearing good reviews on them
Unfortunately, cars are not made to last. Not anymore. Some worse than others. Even with diligent maintenance, there’s no guarantee anymore. Too much cost cutting and the use of plastic instead of aluminum. No Jaguar on the list? Thanks. Love the snark. 👍
Planned obsolescence
Hey, there's a you tuber on our lot giving us some nice reviews.😂
Can vouch, original owner santa Fe 2018. The engine was replaced under warranty after fighting Hyundai to honor the warranty.
Yup, I drove an ecoboost 1.6l they're junk. It was a work patrol 🚓 car, and it went through 2 escapes both threw turbos all the time. Both engines that were originally put in grenades in over a yr and a half I was there over 5+yrs before my position was cut. 😂
They are junk
back in the days the turbos and superchargers were installed onlt on the high end sports cars not on 20000 dollar honda civic
Where can you get a 20,000 dollar Civic? Most are in the mid 20's going closer to the 30's and above. Maybe used, but used car prices are ridiculous as well.
Ford + turbo engines = garbage. Most recalls of any auto maker 3 years running. That's the thing running at Ford.
So many cars now that will never last 100k miles. Forget EVs, we're talking ICE. Small displacment, turbos, direct injection and electrical gremlins -- this is the stuff thats filling up junkyards.
As I get older, I want boring cars. So what to drive? Toyota, Honda, and my personal favorite -- second generation Lexus with a 2GR-FE. Best paint, suspension, interior, powertrain of almost any car made. Sure, fuel economy sucks, but the savings (and hassle) in maintenance and repair more than makes up for that.
Many throw away models now and buyers are Ok in trading up every 2 or 3 years
Priceless ❤🎉 information......
Glad you think so!
I am really digging the grey hair/beard action. Grizzly Adams vibes
Haha, awesome, thanks
I'm surprises Mark isn't chased off the lots of these car dealers. Maybe he promises to NOT show the actual name of the dealership.
If Honda Gives Lifetime Free Oil changes, then it would be a good buy. Otherwise waste basket.
Same issue with GMC Equinox. 1.5L engine turbo and they fail and blow up. Utter crap.