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ford focus. diesel. 2008. had to replace particle filter alternator injection pump (engine still drown sometimes) now the turbine makes funny noise and the clutch seems to give signs of end of life. so I gave up and bought a mercedes-benz. C 180. very nice car. super design. hope will be more lucky.
Thanks. Surprising the Tesla Model Y is on here and not the Model 3. From what I understand the Model 3 has terrible body work and then the drivetrain is identical to the Y. Either way I'm not planning to buy either any time soon.
@jean paul I have had 4 in a row since 1995 and have had no issues with any of them. I put 170k miles each on the first 2 and still see them around town after I sold them. 3rd one 100k miles when it was totaled in a very bad 6 rollover accident that we all walked away from with minor injuries and yes it was for sure partly if not all due to the integrity of the vehicle that it ended this way. My current one is 10 years old now with 30k miles as I no longer work so don't put the miles on it like I did while still working and it is like a brand new car and has had zero issues. One key thing to longevity and reliability to any vehicle is how you maintain them. If you treat them badly they will perform badly. 4 in a row can not just be a luck thing. Just saying. Not in any hurry to change my current one but when the time comes it will for sure be replaced with a 5th one.
🤣🤣 your comment kills me! I love them but know enough about their reliability to not go buy one that I could actually afford cause that would most certainly me the end of me!
Purely anecdotal but I owned a 2014 A6 for 4 years and 60k miles. Never had single problem with it. Just did the manufacturers suggest maintenance and it ran like a dream. It was the 3rd Audi I had owned at the time and all of them were completely problem free.
Glad to see other Audi owners chiming in here! Our 2008 A6 never had a problem, from what I remember, and we had one for a decade straight before trading it in for the exact same model.
Ya theyre well made from my experience too. My dads A6 runs like a dream after 125.000 miles, with only one small repair Just recently. Our audi has just had normal maintenance every 6 months, and oil changes every 18.000 miles i think. Its an Audi A6 2013, 2.0 liter 4 cyl diesel with a manual gearbox People and the statistics always say to avoid the germans but ive always seen them run often very good if maintained properly, but i dont know. Its very contradicting. Taxis are often mercedes E classes, and they somehow make often more than 300.000 miles. Either im crazy or the statistics are just a bunch of bullcrap.
Yep, learned my lesson on this with my old A3. Cheap to buy, ridiculous to maintain. Water pumps (there are two) failed at 60,000 miles and cost two grand. And it still leaked oil and coolant. Great car to drive, no fun to live with.
$1000 per water pump is not bad. We have a 2016 mondeo (fusion) from new with full service history. The water pump failed it cost $1000 plus towing. Headlight bulb replacement was $400 because the bumper has to come off. Even regular traffic cars cost to maintain
Thanks for your comment! I think I’ll buy a Lexus instead! True I’m getting an A3 at quite a cheap price in Dubai. I’ve been watching videos all over TH-cam, alot of people had the same thing to complain about the German automakers.
Agree on everything, including Jag and Landrovers. Also agree on break my wallet. I had two 650i coupes and they both required hefty maintenance bills. I bought a cheap used Edge to drive back and forth to work about 3 years ago and I have great appreciation for this thing. Not only is it reliable (no major problems yet after 70,000 miles), but oil change also doesn't cost me $300!
As a Brit it hurts that the jaguar and Range Rover are so bad now, they are the symbol of British cars but they are so expensive and they aren’t reliable
You see... You Americans don't have diesel cars. I owned a 530d e60 BMW 2004 that I paid less than 2000 for with 200,000 miles on it and it's cost me absolutely nothing. I even run it on agricultural diesel and kerosene and it runs like a dream.
I have a 2013 XF and never had a fault. I still use the service from the main dealer, and I wouldn't think of changing for another car. It rides beautifully! More enjoyable than our other car, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, which is currently in for a broken coil pack and misfire.
@@jimbell122 For what it's worth, I own a 2013 XK and I have only minor issues with the infotainment, like the system forgetting that a USB drive is plugged in. Other than that, everything is in good condition though. From what I hear, the Ford era models are generally rather reliable, at least XF and XK. Never looked into the XJ, so that might just be the odd one out. A neighbour of mine owns an F-Pace and says it's been one of the more reliable cars he's owned, coming from mostly BMWs. Range Rovers are a bit hopeless though :(
depends on the jag brah the xk for example is amazing and for many people is a super reliable car, however certain xj models are definitely horrific landrover tho yeah gl lol
Here's what one mechanic told me: if you have an eccentric, rare, or just plain old car, and can afford the space, look for another example, regardless of the condition, and buy it at a bargain price. There's just no substitute for having 100% of spare parts on hand...
i have a 1997 BMW Z3, it’s not often but a very few times of the year one makes it to my local junkyard and I restock on parts. I’m lucky that my last three donor cars at the yard have guaranteed my car usability for at least another 3-4 years. And hey, there’s always eBay. i got 4 new original BMW struts for my car for $500 less than the dealer from a guy selling in England. Was still a bargain even with international heavy weight shipping. go figure! 🧐
I drive a 2015 Camry XSE V6, I did my research and found that to be the Best Buy. It’s fast, handles well and over the past 7 years it’s only been in the shop for oil changes. 👍🏼
@@TADAZ623 Turns out that a lot of the car enthusiast crowd are also totally lame and unremarkable. Unremarkable attention seeking (narcissists) individuals.
I've had nearly every brand of German car, more than once. But as the 90's came, the quality took a huge nose dive. I'm a Lexus guy now, it's pretty awesome to not be on a first name basis with everybody in service as well as their wives and kids, exchanging Christmas cards every year. A realtor friend drives nothing but Audis. I don't think he's had one as long as a year (he leases). He had one A6's engine blow up - literally - at 17k miles. I guess if you're ok with leasing it doesn't matter. I like to buy a car and drive it until the wheels fall off.
slidetek: My cousin was a BMW guy for YEARS.When he bought his 1st and only Lexus in 2015 he went to his mechanic to show him his GS300...his mechanic said " I guess I wont be seeing you anymore"......and he hasn't.
Lexus cars are bulletproof especially the GS models. I have a 2000 GS 300 with over 200,000 miles on it and it still runs the same since I bought it in 2002.
Same. Owned many of ze Germans but, after starting a family and not feeling like having cars in the shop all the time, went Lexus and didn't look back. Lexus cars don't drive nearly as well as my previous Audis or GTIs or have that feel of passion, but something about only needing oil changes and even those are cheap(ish) to do PLUS the level of service at the stealership for repairs that cost less is outstanding.
i created my wealth through credit repair, after getting my score fixed then i got a big loan and started business, i am proud to be a millionaire. Thank you raul
Most reliable car i ever owned was my 2014 Mercedes C300 that I bought used with low miles in 2014 and still have it in 2022. I do my own work and the only thing it really needed was brake pads and brake fluid flush along with yearly oil changes and the air filter change every 2 years since i only put 7k a year on it. Front brakes are by far the easiest car to change on the C300, compared to my Fords and Audi. Did front break pad swap in 30 min, they come out and in like a freaking Atari cartridge.
yeah i heard the 08-14 c300 are very reliable cars. Im thinking of getting a 2015 - present c300 i havent heard too much about their reliablity. Do you know if they are reliable?? I really want to know.
As a lifelong BMW owner and fan, there's still no way to deny some of the horror shows BMWs put out. Shame on them. It's no wonder a lot of seven series ended up in the hands of technicians.
@@mudnocchio “NO” l have a 325i. I traded in and that was the best l done. Looks good from the outside but reliability is another issue. By getting rid of my 325i is like getting rid a heavy weight of my shoulder. BMW is not welcome in my garage.
I'm the original owner of my Alpina B7L.... Only thing I've ever had to replace are tires and the Battery 2 twice in its lifetime. Best car I've ever owned! Take care of your car and it will take care of you!
So... I'm on my third Jag, and yes, I owned an X-Type with 165,000 miles on it before. With that one, as long as you knew to change the transfer case oil at some point despite Jaguar not thinking it ever needed it, you'd be fine. The current one's a supercharged XE, and at 73,000 miles it hasn't blown up or anything yet! Indications are it'll be good for a fair while yet. Thing with used luxury cars is that they usually have odd service requirements that the OEM doesn't disclose and sometimes just doesn't know about. Any time you see the words "sealed for life," first thing to do is figure out how to crack the thing open.
Yes! You clearly know your old European cars. I have 1997 BMW Z3, the differential, manual gearbox, oxygen sensors are for the life of the vehicle. Thank God for online community forums, because what the scumbag accountants at BMW financial meant by life of the vehicle, they actually meant the planned-obsolescence date. I change my oil every 7500, and everything else ABSOLUTELY gets flushed out every two years, regardless of low miles or not. Hey, the way i see it, buying $200 worth of oil and spending three days to swap them all is still a LOT easier than buying a new car and working years to pay off the loan + sticker value. My baby is 25 years old and still purring like new 👌🏽
@Ian Louden The 3.0 X-Type with a manual is one of the most entertaining cars I've owned-more fun than a 2014 Fiesta ST was. I flogged the everloving crap out of that car, and with a good set of tires on it it just kept coming back for more like a puppy wanting a ball. It was superb on Tail of the Dragon as I gave it my all to try keeping up with a dude on a Ducati!
I've recently bought a 14 plate XFR, 5 litre V8 goodness :) There's no better feeling than owning a nice Jag, always give it a 2nd glance when walking away from it, never get that with a BMW, Audi or Merc.
@@alwayyssgone My coworkers wife just got one from my company. After owning it for 6 months with 11k miles it is already having some electrical problems. Pure trash! She just wanted it because alot of celebrities own them.
I have a Jag XJL and it’s perfectly good and a fantastic car. Never came across any problems. And I haven’t met many that have faced that big of a problem. Also luckily in my country there’s no trace of the notorious jag depreciation
exactly, I don’t know much about the other cars but I know a lot about the jags and I can say confidently that the jag segment was BS, post 1990 jags suffer from an unfair reputation of unreliability, vice versa with modern mercedes benefiting from past reliability reputation. the 4.2L is bulletproof and even better than the 4.0 since it doesn’t need the preventative maintenance chain tensioners, otherwise the 4.0 is great too. I see them beat up all the time uncared for with 200k plus miles.
For whatever reason Jaguar seem to get shit on in the states. Maybe it's because of parts availability they're expensive to repair but here in the United Kingdom parts are obviously easier to come by and mechanics tend to be quite familiar with the brand.
@@Womb2DaTomb it’s pretty unfair, decent availability on the AJV8 parts here in the states, some irritating things, like a newer or new J gate shifter are hard to find but i assume that’s because it’s something replaced less often
It sounds good, but rich ppl want to look rich too lol. Keeping up with the jones's lol. Wealthier ppl go into debt and hide their cars that are out to repossess as well lol
@@flatcube3706 Buy the car you want just to remind your self a trophy. Dont buy it if you just want to flex and not ready for the expenses.🤣🤣. A shelby gt500 is high today but it will become a classic just like the ford gt and Cobra lol
Bought a Tesla Y and can confirm the bad build quality. Other than one time it didn’t turn on this thing has been pretty reliable. I’m pretty happy with it. Excellent cargo space and performance. Looking at buying a S LR soon.
I actually have a tesla model 3 and never had a problem with it at 3years now. I guess a got a good copy 😊 Saves me a lot of money since no more dinosour juice
I've owned many cars including several BMW's and they have been amazing. I have an X3 right now and have had ZERO issues. The WORST car I ever owned was a Volkswagen Jetta GT, there was a new issue every single week and it cost a ton to repair. My water pump and entire coolant system failed several times and was uber expensive. I knew many people with VW's including Jetta, Passat, Rabbit , and Golfs and they all had major issues. I vowed to never buy a VW ever again and never have, never will. As a car guy I can tell you that if you just want a car to get from here to there that holds value get a Toyota or Honda, they are super reliable, inexpensive to repair and hold their value even with high mileage. If you love a driving experience that's where you start moving into the high-end brands but DO YOUR RESEARCH...Look at customer reviews on KBB and Edmunds. Good luck!
They hold value in Europe much better.. since theyre everywhere theyre relatively cheap to maintain actually especially VAG because the same shit parts used in VW or Audi are used in Skoda and Seat...also German made BMWs are much more reliable than the ones made in the US, of course theyre still expensive to fix if things go south.
European cars built for Europe are much better than the American built version. Seems like they just don't care to built quality for the American market.
My mum had the bmw 320i for 10 years. It's been a horror to maintain/fix. Funny she loves the x6. I had to show her this video before she commits another mistake 🤣
Is it just a coincidence that, this was uploaded at the same time that the new generation Range Rover was announced? Hahahaha Carwow even uploaded a video featuring the newest Range Rover. 😅🤣
I’ve driven Mercedes for the last 40 years. The last really good ones were built before 1977. Simple. Elegant. Rugged. Each subsequent decade brought more, and cheaper plastic. By 2000, they were, as we say in the old country, Scheisse.
My Toyota eats through brakes and suspension parts like no other car. Yes, it's been serviced by professionals with high quality parts. No, there isn't frame damage causing it.
@@ahoneyman My Lexus had more ignition problems, parts falling off, and high maintenance jobs than any of my German cars. These sites can be like propaganda.
I know the type of people who dislike this video. They are usually fan boys of a particular car brand that got mentioned in this video. They'd even swear that their trash 7 series or A7 that's in limp mode from a dead turbo and failing electronics and cracking engine hoses, are as reliable as any toyota. and when you ask them how much mileage they have on those trash cars, the owner replies with a straight face that he has put on a "massive" 20 000 miles with issues that he considers as only "regular maintenance". The real problem is that these fan boys have never driven an actual well made reliable car, so their trash-on-wheels is legit the only experience they have of "reliability".
Making it out at a young age is quite difficult. I started a side hustle at 17, saved up and made some good investments. l'm 28,live on my own and having a good life for myself. Big ups to you and everyone out there trying
@Dan Romero Yes it sure is. I put in money in investments and get profits. That 's how I make more money without working. This does not sound new to you right ?
W222 S-class is actually really reliable compared to the W221 or the A8 and the 7-series. Beside from the higher than normal maintenance cost, which is expected anyway, I don't see a whole lot of complaints about it. And boy it's a sweet car to ride or driven in.
I have the W221 S Class 2010 and I haven't had any major engine problems with this car. But l agree that the W222 SClass is a great looking and driving car!
@@indukim No!!! They are just beautiful cars and drive well. Have a 2014 S550 (W222) no issues, regular maintenance, looks sweet and drives like butter. Unless you have driven one or own one you wouldn't know. I also have a 2009 S550 (W221) and no mechanical problems at all. Just does not drive like the W222
This video helps NOT to envy people who drive these cool cars that look good on the outside, but fail on the inside like B.M.W. = Break My Wallet. Very informative video to avoid superficial deception. Tesla and Range rover. Who would have known these weaknesses. SMH
@@drivescene6747 I don't know what you mean by boring. Lexus has cars like the GS F, IS F and LC500. These vehicles are fun to drive! But most people that buy luxury vehicles want them to be smooth, reliable and quiet, not to be on a race track.
@@350zlover2 the GSF and ISF has been discontinued, although the IS500 is literally an ISF with a bit more power and the LC500 is a special car. I’m talking about all their core models (NX, RX, IS, GX, LX, LS) 90% of those are boring and are gussies up Toyotas. They are very reliable however.
new injectors? No issues? Dear lord. Get a Toyota and learn what real reliability is. 700k+ mileage on all my Toyotas and ALL are still on original injectors. I wonder what other expensive parts that failed prematurely do you have that you convinced yourself are just "non issues" and just "normal maintenance".
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior and carbon buildup on direct injection motors, along with me being tuned. I’m happy for you and your Toyota’s but don’t put my cars down just because they’re not the same.
This is excellent content and a well concise video. I liked every bit of your explanation, it shows there's lot I must do if I want to be proficient with my trades.
l want to take trading as a side hustle, but I don't make any income, I don't invest heavily because I don't trust my ability. Any tip will go a long way for me.
I'm going to opologize in advance for this long rant, but these companies are NOT listening to the consumer😡. You asked this question, "Why do people STILL buy these problematic vehicles?" throughout your video. I'm going to take a jab at that question & I hope people agree & support my theory. These luxury cars (in my opinion) is & always will sell because those cars are ATTRACTIVE!! The MOST reliable cars are , (say it with me folks) ....UGLY!! 👹. The designers of these DEPENDABLE LUXURY cars must be the same C.E.O's of the 80's. They have no innovative ideas. They are afraid to be different. They need to hire younger designers to upgrade these vehicles. Trust me....it's NOT the name B.M.W /Mercedes... that's selling, it's the sleek & attractive design of those cars. We as consumers keep saying this but yr after yr they keep competing on who can make the UGLIEST most RELIABLE car. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to read this long rant but I'm sick of this 💩 & I hope YOU are too.🚗
@@OrthodoxGenius You have NO time, and very few miles on the unit... My co-worker bought a 2012 Hyundai Sante Fe brand new... at 75K, the engine failed and needed to be replaced... NO excuse for a total engine failure so soon except poor build quality... Many of these vehicles have actually burned down houses after catching fire in the garage! Hyundai and Kia will never be in my driveway... I own 5 Toyota products, and I couldn't be happier... 33 recalls on 20 models involving 5 MILLION vehicles for Hyundai and Kia...NOT my idea of a reliably built vehicle...Toyota or Honda... Japan still rules... It's your cash...piss it away anyway you like...
Its so weird how the Car Climate has shifted. Growing up, Merc and BMW were reliable and were known for longevity. Now, it seems America Cars have surpassed them. I have a Friends with American Cars getting 150k to 200k with just doing regular maintenance. From a Chrysler 300 to a Ford F-150. I have a 2012 Dodge Ram, just got over 100k miles and NEVER a problem!
The dodge challenger is somehow rated to be similar to the corolla in terms of reliability. In like 3 years for sure tesla gonna join those ranks. The problem isnt the engineering in the JD power rank. Its inflated with cosmetic issues. Their making an arizona factory to help out while the freemont one is being retooled. They announced the model S in 2015. Their basically 5 years old as a car company, and honestly ima give them the benefit of the doubt for being unreliable.
@dusty pigeon You had a Hybrid fusion? That’s the only fusion that ever had a CVT transmission. The others all had 6 speeds. Yes, some had issues. But it’s really not known to be a bad Transmission. The only other CVT was used years ago in some Ford Freestyles and a few 500s. The only recent extra problematic transmission Ford made was dual clutch automatic in the Fiestas and FOCUS. It was usually the clutch or Transmission Control Module.
@dusty pigeon So it was either a Focus or Fiesta. The Fusion never used the dual clutch automatic. And yes, the clutches cause constant problems for many.
I have an Audi A7 and the longest it's been in the shop for was a failing alternator... And frankly that's due to the start/stop feature that ruins alternators in general
I almost bought a used 760Li BMW (V12). Only reason I didn't is cuz it broke on the test drive... So I bought their busted 545i instead... Let that be a good lesson: If one of the cars on the used lot is crap and wrapped in deceit, the others likely are too. Go to a different dealership.
I have no issues except the broken valve cover seal which is causing oil leaks, but the previous owner had replaced the expansion tank, Abs, and coils.
Man. I just paid off my 2015 A4, and was going to go in for an A6 or S6 next year. I guess I won’t be doing that anymore. Thanks for the advice. I like to own my cars too, not a leaser.
You should make your decision on your own reserch, I for one find audi A6 as one of the most reliable cars, its value is not dropping that much as of its competitors, let that alone be a proof of it.
I agree with Tomas. My family's owned two Audi A6s and never had a problem with either. We got our first one in 2008 and it ran reliably for a decade. I'm talking multiple road trips cross-country over the years, plus many many cold Northeast winters. Decided to trade it in for a 2018 A6 and that one's been running just as well so far. Nothing to my recollection needed to be serviced, aside from tire changes, but that can be done anywhere. However, when the odd issue arises, you WILL have to take it to Audi. That's inconvenient and expensive, but at least rare, in my experience.
"Maserati: toothpaste failure" 😁😅😂🤣 Thing is, Car Wizard would probably advise you to stay away from these cars anyway. Especially the BMW. He hates them for some reason.
Many Audi owners on the 4L turbos dont actually know this, the turbo oil filters just invert and face outwards on next service so you can literally service them yourself under an hour the next time. Everytime a service center says the turbo filters need changing, they'll literally charge $2k for the work alone because of how hard is it to access that part.
I service my cars myself. Doing small and big service, as we call them in my country. Its easy to learn and saves you a shit load of money. Ofc its good if you don't want to sell the car any time soon cause people usually want to see your repair card to check the mileage and the services done. I buy a car every 15 years or so. I like to keep everything in good condition so I don't have any major problems usually when it comes to engine, interior, etc even after all that time.
@@vashstampede8523 Take care of the scheduled maintenance and most modern vehicles will treat you well. The horror story sites seem to be a cottage industry. I'm surprised these auto makers are still in business the way these guys make these vehicle out to be.
The 3.0TFSI Eaton supercharged motor is awesome. The water pump and thermostat are perishable items, and replacing them requires removal of the supercharger, but the whole job can be done for under $1500 and the pulleys and ECS can be upgraded at that point for a ton more power. These motors are very reliable even when tuned. The issues are the timing chain tensioner and very rarely the DSG control board. Both of those are pricey, but pretty rare. I bought a '12 S4 with 65k miles, put $2500 into it and I have an extremely comfortable, good looking 4-door sedan that runs the quarter mile in under 12.5
I've owned four GT Mustangs over the years, including my current 2018 GT in the price range of a Range Rover or around $45K and l couldn't be happier with it's power, reliability and bang for your buck. In Texas, Range Rover AKA, "Roll over to dealership within Range" for service.
I am on my second Genesis sedan. Both were bought used with around 30K miles. Oil and Filter Changes. That is it over a total of 80,000 miles. OK, front brake pads at 50K miles.
I have had my TLX for going on to 5 years, love it. Got it almost brand new for $22k, so it didn't hurt. Nothing too crazy on repairs, but i keep getting flats. Idk it just seems odd. Partner swears by Toyota, and I've yet to see him have any issues with his cars through the years.
I’ve heard the Acura SUVs seem to have slightly better reliability than the sedans. But yeah, the tire pressure sensors in the MDX seemed to malfunction a lot whenever it got chilly outside.
It's a car-by-car question. My Camry's tires were bald at 25k with placid, city-only driving + 50 mi with chains, while my Civic's starting to get shallow at 70k, all surfaces, and enthusiastic driving.
Part of the problem is 2 owners (usually under 50) tend to beat these cars (like your showing in the video).....you really cant beat a 5 year or older German, Italian or English car without consequences. Here's some advice ...drive it like a normal person and do the preventative maintenance on them like your supposed to. It's will help in the long run
@@ItsShayy Very important, but don't let people tell you you need to do it every 3,000 miles. Those days are over unless you drive very hard in city driving. Go by your owner's manual.
My mom has had 2016 Jaguar and drove it regularly to and from work and absolutely zero issues, now she has a 2019 XE S with the performance package and it's had zero issues. Mind you the XE S is such a fun car to drive. It really depends how you treat the car and the maintenance you give it.
I actually just bought an 08 S6 V10 and absolutely love it! Just waiting for the time when I pay the fortune to get it back on the road but it’s worth it to me. Seems pretty well taken care of so hopefully if I stay on top of maintenance it won’t be too bad but that’s where my 86 will come in. As a wise man once said they are unbelievable when they are broken and they are unbelievable when they work and are able to be driven.
I currently own a 07 S6, don't make it your daily!!. Passenger and driver side valve cover gaskets buy them in bulk!!! Expect about 3 to 5k in maintance a year if it's your daily driver and your lucky! Airbag just been recalled too!
I wish you many happy miles, for my taste, best engine every built in motor history and it will never happen again. I have S8 V10 08' and I will save it in a garage for my children. When all the assholes in the town will be driving electric cars, we will be still waking up the neighors with cold starts of V10 every morning :)))
@@davorin5428 Any advice cause I'm actually looking for one now. Hoping to get the last yr for that body ( 09). I done all the research on this car and so many mixed reviews.
@@moejohnson8459 Mixed reviews...haters will allways be there, but I don't know where they find all that crap stories. I have it for 3-4 years now with less money spent than my wifes A4 2.0tdi 2016. I have driven everything, good, bad , cheap, expensive and very expensive cars, but when I got my hands on this S8, I knew this is it. For me it is the last good proper car to drive ever made and there will be no more like this, beacuse of those idiots in greenpeace saving the planet bullshit. I use it for my family with two children in the back and not for racing and more I drive it, more I feel it was made for more than 1M km. I have about 290k km and it feels like 2-3 year old car. When I bought it, everyone I know had some bad words for it, after a year, everyone want to buy one, even for a lot more money that I paid. And spare parts are very cheap, don't forget it is not a new car and you can do 3/4 of work on everything if you don't have two left hands. First owners had a lot money for servicing, so find one with good history and you will be ok. Don't buy with ceramic brakes and Banq&Olufsen speakers, that is very very expensive to service...and look for that aluminum cover on top of the engine ( don't know english word for it ) when it was replaced. It needs new one every 200-250k km. 10 years ago was 7500eur to replace at the audi dealer, now you can buy it new for 1300eur and replace it yourself :)) Don't worry too much, you can allways sell it ;)
Jaguar isn't British. It's Indian owned by Tata Motors And no, we don't need to save the pistons. There's a reason why we don't drive around in Model T's anymore. Technology moves on. I do hope Hyundai makes an N performance EV version of their Proceed hot hatch/shooting brake with an updated interior
From U.K for me it’s the Maserati QP been going back n forth on this for past 6mths, but my 2005 bmw 630i is finally working right after many weekends wrenching the shit out of it. Despite how good the bmw runs now there something about a Ferrari V8 engine
The Quatroporte is also the king of depreciation! After watching a segment on TH-cam how a bargain priced used Quattroporte that was bought cheap and how fast the repair bills quickly exceeded the $12,000 purchase price . . . . well you probably got lucky and bought a good one!
I remember seeing my friends Mercedes and being like damn it’s nice and when I got inside I was like ehhhh.. it could’ve been way better quality and even my Lexus IS was more detailed and built with love in the interior than the Mercedes
The CLA is embarrassing.I alway forked on them for “cheap build” related items. Peeling interior parts, the entertainment system never working properly, paint peeling after a year, do NOT get me started on the sunroof issues. I sometimes wanted to recommend a well maintained old C class or an ever older 190 E to a client who was out of warranty. Most were bought by fathers for their college female children and wanted something safe. The 190 E and C230 were my first personally owned MB’s and they were amazing. Keeping in mind that I kept these cars immaculate, and have OCD regarding my vehicles. If I hear one weird noise from the engine area I want to pull the engine out. That’s why I became a mechanic to prevent this from happening LOL! Yes I know they are “chick cars” but I am a chick so it’s ok that I drove them…back then. I am now a woman and drive something with a little more growl that makes my lady parts tingle every time I start her up. I have always heard about Range Rovers sucking, and I like them because of the boxy shape, I love older Volvo’s too, and there are not many on the road. But watching this video, I understand why there are so few on the road, the rest are in the shop!
Ive got an 05' C320 cdi with 147k miles. Bought it cheap from a friend. I've had to put an aux belt on it and a new battery in the 2 years i've owned it. But other than someone crashing in to the front bumper, damaging it in a car park, it's all good. I really need to sort that bumper...
Wanted a lot of the cars he mentions 🤣I’m very happy that I stuck with my 05 Honda Accord and just recently bought my well maintained 16 charger RT with 25k miles 👏
Every car will break down prematurely IF you don't maintain them on a regular basis. Some require more maintenance than others but cars in general are complex machines.
I have driven a Ford focus for 9 years now and the only things I've had to "maintain" is the oil and tore rotations. I'm convinced luxury cars are built to fall apart once the warranty ends
190,000 on my 12 accord with j35 v6. The only hassle with this engine is having to change the timing belt every 100,000miles and spark plugs/valve adjustment every 150,000miles. Honda has very nice interior quality for price
I actually still want a Range Rover. And I've known for a very long time they're not reliable and expensive to fix. Like over 20 years. I still want one. I have no idea why
As a mechanic I have a few customers with Range Rovers and despite the problems, they have a huge cult following. When they’re working they drive really good. Drives better than those BMW X series SUVs which I hate working on more. A Porsche Cayenne would be a better option tho. They’re surprisingly reliable and drives as good.
i had audi a6 2.0 2008 and i made 500.000km without problems. There was only one time when it let me down because of the alternator (450.000km). When i sold it, audi still had its first clutch.
Same exact case with my family! We traded it eventually a decade later simply because we wanted a newer car. Traded it in for the exact same model and it's never let us down since. Hasn't really let us down any of these past ~14 years.
What's your take on the BMW x3 (xd30i or xd35i) Audi Q5 (3.0 or 3.2)? Cheap good luxury SUV? Good performance? Or just bad all over? Which years good or all bad?
There was a period where jaguars were done right after Ford re-engineered a lot of it. I know something who put well into six figures on his X-Type manual transmission and said it was the most reliable car he's ever owned. Me? I bought a 2008 XJ with 17k on it 11 yrs ago. It's a terrific ride, gives me very little trouble and it's stunning. Very difficult to part with it!
I have a 2009 XF Superchaged. Best jag I’ve ever owned. 180,000 km. Zero issues. I’ve only had to replace the brakes and the oil. I also have a 95 XJS straight 6. Pretty good but the 420hp on the XF blocked it away. I looked at a 2012 XJ but the “limp mode/transmission fault” popped up on the test drive. The naturally aspirated XJ has known issues so is best avoided. I’ve also had a 76 XJ, 84 XJ and 89 xj40. All fair given their age. Next Jag is a F type...but the pandemic drove F Type prices through the roof. I’ll wait.
I am a testament to Ford having improved a LOT of things when they took over Jag. I have 2 XJ VDP sedans, a 2001 and a 2002. Love them both. They've needed some work over the years but never anything major ( neither engine nor transmission problems...both are solid). Both have 130K on the clock and the repairs they need are never wallet-busters. I have a great mechanic who knows them inside out....and I don't see him that often. Gorgeous cars that just waft down the highway. Frequently get compliments.
You want something reliable? Easy. Buy something you can actually afford the maintenance on. Yes, some car brands are just lemons like Land Rover. But in my experience being in a European car club, most people that complain about their cars breaking down all the time just cheap out on parts because they bought a used $60,000 car for way less and can’t pay for the actual maintenance. Even if the car cost you $10,000, you’re still maintaining a $60,000 car. Some people don’t understand that, buy a used luxury car because they can finally afford the buying price and then complain because they can’t keep up with maintenance. One of the cars I own is a N54 335i, one of the most “unreliable” engines by BMW. And it’s modified. No problems whatsoever. Why? Proper maintenance.
@@zsb707 I swear, I’ve been properly maintaining my 335i since I bought it from the previous owner (56k miles, but maintained okay-ishly) and it hasn’t had a single problem. But when some people buy a used bmw they expect it to fix and maintain itself as if it was a robot or something 😂
In the UK nearly ALL R.R. variants are in the workshop more than they are in their owners possession yet knowing this fact people still order their next new model because they want the brand 🤔 How feckin nuts is that!
The xj351 Jag sure is a financial trap. But both the xj/xjr 350 and 358 are good cars when taken care of. My xjr 350 is the most reliable car I've ever had...and it's staying with me forever.
I can't speak for the later model years, but I have a C5 Audi A6 4.2 and that thing has been a rolling bank vault for me. No major unexpected maintenance issues during many years of ownership. I plan on passing it down to my daughter in a couple years. Unfortunately I can't say the same thing for my A3 -- that car has been a financial black hole almost since the day I bought it.
Had an Audi A5 as a rental for 3 weeks...within those 3 weeks I had to constantly fill 1 quart of oil, the A/C broke, power window went out in 1 door, and on the final 4 days with it I had to call emergency roadside assistance due to complete oil loss. 😆 fun times
Had an Audi A4 and oil filling was a constant issue. Had to change the oil cooler when it reached around 50.000 kms. This never happened with any of the japanese cars I`ve had before.
I've owned BMW 5-series with the straight 6 engines, and have always found them eminently reliable. My now ex-wife wanted one of those cute 3-series, so we picked up a used non-CPO US-built 2003 328i from Lithia motors. One month after we got it, the transmission partially failed -- put it in reverse, and it acted like a manual with a clutch that was completely worn out. It would reverse on a level surface if you kept it in idle, but the tranny would disconnect if you stepped on the gas. So we replaced the tranny. Lithia wanted $6,000 to fix it; we took it to a tuner instead, who told us that the auto-tranny reverse failure is a very common and very expensive problem with the BMW 3-series. Then the headlights failed, and it needed a completely new headlight assembly. Then the power steering failed. Then the windshield washers failed. Then the electric window regulator failed on both rear passenger doors. A used German-built 5-series with the straight 6 is way more reliable, and far cheaper to own in the long run than the US-built 3-series.
The 328d is a car like no other. It has a Diesel engine. It came out in 2014 (end of 2013) with the most efficient engine of any BMW, the engine/transmission are eternal. It has a dimmed diesel sound, but it only needed few expected mechanical repairs after 9 years. It did cost about 12k more than the regular i version, but it’s literally an alien car. It doesn’t break, it’s built like a tank and lasts forever. Say you commute for about 2 hours a day, the 328d is a workhorse that can give you 45 miles per gallon for 9 years. Best car ever.
@@FSSNZ because they are fuk stick. A few things - only stupid a-holes buy BMWs that are like 5yrs old with 70k miles. Of COURSE you’re gnna run in to Maintenance issues. If you can’t afford it new or even one with only 8k-ish miles then y’all need to sashay your ass down to the Toyota dealership. 2 a bmw M4, 440, 6 series is nicer than (and faster than) 90% of what’s on the road, so you can pretty much blo me with your “only Americans” take
Its truely amazing how the Europeans are such big players in the global car industry despite making the worst cars that actually function beyond a year. It's not like it's a isolated problem too as they have earned that reputation for poor quality. And I should know as my family had a Volvo. Never get a European brand again. They had their chance.
It depends on what you buy. I have a 2011 BMW 323i. I bought it in 2012 with 17,000km on the clock and I’ve had 0 issues with it even to this day with 150,000km on the clock and the BMW technicians say it’s the best example they’ve seen, however it is basically 10 years old now so I may look at an F30 LCI or F32 4 Series 2016. It depends on where you get it serviced I’d say. I’d say you should always try and look at who the past owners were and their background as well as where the car has been serviced.
@@Andrew-ms8md That's what happens when you don't maintain cars. Lexus and Toyota being extremely reliable is not an excuse to just keep driving it until the wheels come off.
@@patrickbateman6885 But that's only 150k on the clock. What type of issues did you actually expect with such low mileage? My corolla has over 400k on the clock with no issues (literally still has the original transmission, injectors, exhaust, paint, etc). Most of my Toyota work vehicles have over 700k on the clock, no issues. I also bought a VW for work purposes. It is now sitting in my yard rotting and rusting at only 250k on the clock. I treated this VW like a baby and did all servicing and repairs at an actual VW dealership and paid for all the extremely expensive parts they asked for servicing. In the end it was simply very clear that it is not a toyota. I also have a Benz. I only use it as a weekend and road trip car, so it has similar mileage to your BMW and has no issues.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior my particular issue did not have anything to do with maintenance per se but rather the cheap piston rings Lexus used in it's is250. Not saying Toyota/Lexus make bad cars. Just my anecdotal experience with the many cars I have owned which include LR's, Hondas, and many GM variants
Not Porsche they're already bulletproof, I think more sports car makers should look at Porsche, and offroad and normal basic car makers should just look at the simple engineering of a Toyota and learn from them.
@@raymonds7492 what issues did it have, also cant expect every car from every manufacturer to be 100% reliable, Toyota had electrical shortages with the Avalon ,and had electrical issues with the old Lexus ES250, also Failed fuel pump issues with the 2019 Sienna, Transmission slip on the 2021 Highlander, I am not trying to show Toyota is becoming unreliable, I am just trying to show that even Toyota with their simple engineering have problems. Hopefully Porsche and Toyota work out the problems with their vehicles
I've bought a 2016 supercharged range Rover sport....dash,gauges,cabin lights and infotainment system ALL went out 8 days after buying it brand new...they are notorious for electric and air suspension and airbag issues
IMO reliability is the number 1 consideration as a vehicle must get us from A to B. All other things are less important, especially the prestige badge that is a financial drain.
Better to look cheap while getting rich than look rich while going broke. Bought a 2000 Mitsubishi Magna (Diamanté in US) 9 yrs ago for $2500USD. We’ll maintained, still running like a boss. Will have our house paid off in 8 yrs by forgoing looking flash for a few years.
Lol maserati is infamous for being unreliable! We always say: yeah maserati look nice but drive over a gravel road 1x and its a case for the repair shop instantly. Hope tesla will get issues fixed as promised though, i consider buying a model y in a year or 2
same. in like 6 years ima get a tesla for sure. I think their main issue is their freemont factory. Everything out of that factory is shitty compared to the one in texas. The problem is they have to fully retool their entire freemont factory, and that would take a whole year to successfully
First I heard about the JagXJ. Most professional reviews are great reliability. Mine is sexy af. Maybe you're using the V12 Jags stats? Mine has Mustang Coyote 5.0 supercharged engine. Nasty and proven reliable
I have a 2012 supersport......the issues are extensive, but predictable. Engine failure due to poorly designed timing chain tensioner is the biggest issue. Happens in the Range Rovers as well. Failure is caused by steel tensioner being made of steel vibrating against aluminum. After 60 000 miles or so that vibration causes grooves that take the tensioner beyond tolerance and the chain becomes far too loose leading to catastrophic failure. Timing chains should not require service so soon. A quick check is to remove the oil fill cap and gently press a large screwdriver against the chain to see how much it moves. Ideally it should barely move at all. If it moves alot there are risks. I came very close to buying a gorgeous green XJ Supersport nightmare. Instead I opted for one with very low kms (12 000 miles) that passed the CPO inspection with 0 issues.
I’m surprised to find this on the list. Are you guys planning on keeping your XJ/XJL cars? I’m currently shopping for one with the 5.0L supercharged or the Supersports. I heard the better ones to buy are the 2013 models and newer. I’d like more advice from people who actually own theirs. What other big ticket items need to be looked after? Are they really that problematic electrically and otherwise? I’m not afraid to delete an air suspension or replace control arms unless they’re very DIY unfriendly. Cheers
In 2015 I bought a 1999 E46 328i, with all the nice "M" upgrades (except the engine, which I don't need) with a 5 speed stick and only 89K miles on it, for $6500. It now has 180K miles, it's s-m-o-o-t-h straight six still refuses to leak or burn oil, and is certainly the best car I have ever owned. Am I just lucky? Maybe. But it seems to me that with the E46, BMW had the code. Hydraulic steering so precise, no unneeded gimmicks, super comfortable and always a joy to drive. And after almost 100K miles is still worth 3-4K, so my depreciation (the biggest cost of owning a car) is less than 3 cents per mile. And I'm still enjoying it every day. :-)
I owned a MB CLA 250 which I recently sold to Carvana. Overall, I didn't have many issues with the car but the 4 years I owned the car it was under warranty. I'm glad I got rid of it when I did looks like I dodged a bullet.
@@desmondlouis5762 Thanks for the compliment. I really enjoyed driving the CLA when I had it but needed something with more room. CLA is just too compact for me.
I'm currently knocking on wood as I type this but my 2016 LR4 has been fairly reliable to this point. I know Range Rover was the vehicle mentioned but frankly all Land Rovers should have been on here
Had a buddy who used to own an LR4. He pick me up with it, and I asked why he ever bought one. Of course it died within a week on him, so he ended up getting a Wrangler Rubicon. Seems like people who buy any LR or RR just like the look of them, not caring about the abysmal reliability.
I just “upgraded” from a 2005 Lexus ES330, to a 2013 Acura TL on Friday, the 13th. On Monday, when I started it, it sound so rough that it had to go to the shop. I just hope it isn’t going to be an unreliable headache.
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Which cheap car has ruined you financially?
Audi A6 2014 back in 2017... needed a new engine💩
None!!!
Dodge Dart and a Ford Focus.
ford focus. diesel. 2008. had to replace particle filter
alternator
injection pump (engine still drown sometimes) now the turbine makes funny noise and the clutch seems to give signs of end of life. so I gave up and bought a mercedes-benz. C 180. very nice car. super design. hope will be more lucky.
The problem is guys like you drive them like James Bond would
1. Mercedes CLA 2:07
2. Jaguar XJ 3:13
3. BMW X6 4:33
4. Tesla Model Y 5:33
5. Maserati Ghibli 7:02
6. Audi A6 8:29
7. Range Rover (Any of Them) 10:49
Thank you. Can't watch this cap backwards douche.
Thanks
Thanks so much ,the intro is too long😖😂
Thank you!
Hey all, let us give this person a medal!
Thanks. Surprising the Tesla Model Y is on here and not the Model 3. From what I understand the Model 3 has terrible body work and then the drivetrain is identical to the Y. Either way I'm not planning to buy either any time soon.
"Don't buy a Range Rover", well I can't afford one...but it feels so good to hear that. Gives peasants like me some dignity. 😂
Range Rover is a joke. It only has good looks but its very unreliable
Yes very don't even look at them
@jean paul I have had 4 in a row since 1995 and have had no issues with any of them. I put 170k miles each on the first 2 and still see them around town after I sold them. 3rd one 100k miles when it was totaled in a very bad 6 rollover accident that we all walked away from with minor injuries and yes it was for sure partly if not all due to the integrity of the vehicle that it ended this way. My current one is 10 years old now with 30k miles as I no longer work so don't put the miles on it like I did while still working and it is like a brand new car and has had zero issues. One key thing to longevity and reliability to any vehicle is how you maintain them. If you treat them badly they will perform badly. 4 in a row can not just be a luck thing. Just saying. Not in any hurry to change my current one but when the time comes it will for sure be replaced with a 5th one.
@jean paul AGREED !!
🤣🤣 your comment kills me! I love them but know enough about their reliability to not go buy one that I could actually afford cause that would most certainly me the end of me!
Purely anecdotal but I owned a 2014 A6 for 4 years and 60k miles. Never had single problem with it. Just did the manufacturers suggest maintenance and it ran like a dream. It was the 3rd Audi I had owned at the time and all of them were completely problem free.
Glad to see other Audi owners chiming in here! Our 2008 A6 never had a problem, from what I remember, and we had one for a decade straight before trading it in for the exact same model.
@@graceyang9607 yeah the 3.0t is probably one of the best engines Audi ever made
must be a disel?
Ya theyre well made from my experience too. My dads A6 runs like a dream after 125.000 miles, with only one small repair Just recently. Our audi has just had normal maintenance every 6 months, and oil changes every 18.000 miles i think.
Its an Audi A6 2013, 2.0 liter 4 cyl diesel with a manual gearbox
People and the statistics always say to avoid the germans but ive always seen them run often very good if maintained properly, but i dont know. Its very contradicting.
Taxis are often mercedes E classes, and they somehow make often more than 300.000 miles. Either im crazy or the statistics are just a bunch of bullcrap.
Yep, learned my lesson on this with my old A3. Cheap to buy, ridiculous to maintain. Water pumps (there are two) failed at 60,000 miles and cost two grand. And it still leaked oil and coolant. Great car to drive, no fun to live with.
I have a 2008 A3 with the VR6 that has treated me well. I do baby it which I am sure helps. What year was your A3 ?
$1000 per water pump is not bad. We have a 2016 mondeo (fusion) from new with full service history. The water pump failed it cost $1000 plus towing. Headlight bulb replacement was $400 because the bumper has to come off. Even regular traffic cars cost to maintain
Thanks for your comment! I think I’ll buy a Lexus instead! True I’m getting an A3 at quite a cheap price in Dubai. I’ve been watching videos all over TH-cam, alot of people had the same thing to complain about the German automakers.
In europe water pumps cost 100-200$ for audi a3 a4
You’re lucky, my 13 s5 lost its transmission at 72k miles and it’s $16,000 to be replaced. It’s for sale by the way.
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Agree on everything, including Jag and Landrovers. Also agree on break my wallet. I had two 650i coupes and they both required hefty maintenance bills. I bought a cheap used Edge to drive back and forth to work about 3 years ago and I have great appreciation for this thing. Not only is it reliable (no major problems yet after 70,000 miles), but oil change also doesn't cost me $300!
As a Brit it hurts that the jaguar and Range Rover are so bad now, they are the symbol of British cars but they are so expensive and they aren’t reliable
You see... You Americans don't have diesel cars. I owned a 530d e60 BMW 2004 that I paid less than 2000 for with 200,000 miles on it and it's cost me absolutely nothing. I even run it on agricultural diesel and kerosene and it runs like a dream.
I have a 2013 XF and never had a fault. I still use the service from the main dealer, and I wouldn't think of changing for another car. It rides beautifully! More enjoyable than our other car, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, which is currently in for a broken coil pack and misfire.
@@jimbell122 For what it's worth, I own a 2013 XK and I have only minor issues with the infotainment, like the system forgetting that a USB drive is plugged in. Other than that, everything is in good condition though.
From what I hear, the Ford era models are generally rather reliable, at least XF and XK. Never looked into the XJ, so that might just be the odd one out. A neighbour of mine owns an F-Pace and says it's been one of the more reliable cars he's owned, coming from mostly BMWs.
Range Rovers are a bit hopeless though :(
depends on the jag brah the xk for example is amazing and for many people is a super reliable car, however certain xj models are definitely horrific
landrover tho yeah gl lol
Simple. Buy a Lexus
Lexus gang!!
Or a Mitsubishi Pajero.
Lexus gang no2
Righttttt. Fuckin love Lexus
Exactly. Lexus is king
Here's what one mechanic told me: if you have an eccentric, rare, or just plain old car, and can afford the space, look for another example, regardless of the condition, and buy it at a bargain price. There's just no substitute for having 100% of spare parts on hand...
i have a 1997 BMW Z3, it’s not often but a very few times of the year one makes it to my local junkyard and I restock on parts. I’m lucky that my last three donor cars at the yard have guaranteed my car usability for at least another 3-4 years.
And hey, there’s always eBay. i got 4 new original BMW struts for my car for $500 less than the dealer from a guy selling in England. Was still a bargain even with international heavy weight shipping. go figure! 🧐
This is what junk yards are for!
I drive a 2015 Camry XSE V6, I did my research and found that to be the Best Buy. It’s fast, handles well and over the past 7 years it’s only been in the shop for oil changes. 👍🏼
But.... Its totally lame and unremarkable.
2008 5 series owner. Every week I’m playing “Guess that fluid leak!”
@@TADAZ623 As is 80% of most people's life experiences....
You're not wrong
@@TADAZ623 Turns out that a lot of the car enthusiast crowd are also totally lame and unremarkable. Unremarkable attention seeking (narcissists) individuals.
I've had nearly every brand of German car, more than once. But as the 90's came, the quality took a huge nose dive. I'm a Lexus guy now, it's pretty awesome to not be on a first name basis with everybody in service as well as their wives and kids, exchanging Christmas cards every year. A realtor friend drives nothing but Audis. I don't think he's had one as long as a year (he leases). He had one A6's engine blow up - literally - at 17k miles. I guess if you're ok with leasing it doesn't matter. I like to buy a car and drive it until the wheels fall off.
slidetek: My cousin was a BMW guy for YEARS.When he bought his 1st and only Lexus in 2015 he went to his mechanic to show him his GS300...his mechanic said " I guess I wont be seeing you anymore"......and he hasn't.
Lexus cars are bulletproof especially the GS models. I have a 2000 GS 300 with over 200,000 miles on it and it still runs the same since I bought it in 2002.
Same. Owned many of ze Germans but, after starting a family and not feeling like having cars in the shop all the time, went Lexus and didn't look back. Lexus cars don't drive nearly as well as my previous Audis or GTIs or have that feel of passion, but something about only needing oil changes and even those are cheap(ish) to do PLUS the level of service at the stealership for repairs that cost less is outstanding.
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I would only lease a German car, never own. That'd be crazy.
Can get a new one every few years and don't worry about maintenance.
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Most reliable car i ever owned was my 2014 Mercedes C300 that I bought used with low miles in 2014 and still have it in 2022. I do my own work and the only thing it really needed was brake pads and brake fluid flush along with yearly oil changes and the air filter change every 2 years since i only put 7k a year on it. Front brakes are by far the easiest car to change on the C300, compared to my Fords and Audi. Did front break pad swap in 30 min, they come out and in like a freaking Atari cartridge.
I just got the same car, absolutely love it
I had a 2013 and I regret selling it almost every day. Most responsible care I have ever owned
yeah i heard the 08-14 c300 are very reliable cars. Im thinking of getting a 2015 - present c300 i havent heard too much about their reliablity. Do you know if they are reliable?? I really want to know.
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Having owned an Alfa and an A6, I have a Lexus in the garage now. Routine maintenance is bliss nowadays .
Which Alfa did you own? What were the issues?
A6 was real trash. Too difficult to repair
@@kevenantoine3587 which year(s)
@@boss_vision65 Doesn't matter. Don't touch Alfa.
@@kevenantoine3587 I just bought an a6 3.0tdi🗿 with 50k miles on it. What all should I prepared for?🥲
2012 Audi A6 owner. Fantastic car. It’s had a few issues but all could be fixed by me at home. It’s easy to work on with normal tools. You are crazy.
I have a 2012 a6 supercharge and car runs fantastic paid of course but marines is little to none. I used to own a charger and that was a money out
As a lifelong BMW owner and fan, there's still no way to deny some of the horror shows BMWs put out. Shame on them. It's no wonder a lot of seven series ended up in the hands of technicians.
Look up Hoovie's Garage and BMW 7 Series problems.
I gave mine to my electrician for free. 735
Is the 3 series more reliable ?
@@mudnocchio f30 3 series yes.
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“NO” l have a 325i. I traded in and that was the best l done. Looks good from the outside but reliability is another issue. By getting rid of my 325i is like getting rid a heavy weight of my shoulder. BMW is not welcome in my garage.
I'm the original owner of my Alpina B7L.... Only thing I've ever had to replace are tires and the Battery 2 twice in its lifetime. Best car I've ever owned! Take care of your car and it will take care of you!
So... I'm on my third Jag, and yes, I owned an X-Type with 165,000 miles on it before. With that one, as long as you knew to change the transfer case oil at some point despite Jaguar not thinking it ever needed it, you'd be fine. The current one's a supercharged XE, and at 73,000 miles it hasn't blown up or anything yet! Indications are it'll be good for a fair while yet.
Thing with used luxury cars is that they usually have odd service requirements that the OEM doesn't disclose and sometimes just doesn't know about. Any time you see the words "sealed for life," first thing to do is figure out how to crack the thing open.
Yes! You clearly know your old European cars. I have 1997 BMW Z3, the differential, manual gearbox, oxygen sensors are for the life of the vehicle. Thank God for online community forums, because what the scumbag accountants at BMW financial meant by life of the vehicle, they actually meant the planned-obsolescence date. I change my oil every 7500, and everything else ABSOLUTELY gets flushed out every two years, regardless of low miles or not. Hey, the way i see it, buying $200 worth of oil and spending three days to swap them all is still a LOT easier than buying a new car and working years to pay off the loan + sticker value.
My baby is 25 years old and still purring like new 👌🏽
@Ian Louden The 3.0 X-Type with a manual is one of the most entertaining cars I've owned-more fun than a 2014 Fiesta ST was. I flogged the everloving crap out of that car, and with a good set of tires on it it just kept coming back for more like a puppy wanting a ball. It was superb on Tail of the Dragon as I gave it my all to try keeping up with a dude on a Ducati!
Even Chrisfix gave up fixing the Jag he bought for his dad. Go figure that.
I have the xe also. It's held up well but once the windsheild breaks it's sucks. Never drive behind trucks.
I've recently bought a 14 plate XFR, 5 litre V8 goodness :) There's no better feeling than owning a nice Jag, always give it a 2nd glance when walking away from it, never get that with a BMW, Audi or Merc.
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DONT BUY A RANGE ROVER ! 😂
Range Rover just released a video. Coincidence?
Thought this was common knowledge, gas guzzler, fake truck, big bulky and slow, who would want this thing? Who am I kidding? It’s a range 😩
@@alwayyssgone same actually ? 🤣 I thought everyone knew not to touch them
@@alwayyssgone My coworkers wife just got one from my company. After owning it for 6 months with 11k miles it is already having some electrical problems. Pure trash! She just wanted it because alot of celebrities own them.
Not even a SVR or Lumma CLR model?😭
I have a Jag XJL and it’s perfectly good and a fantastic car. Never came across any problems. And I haven’t met many that have faced that big of a problem. Also luckily in my country there’s no trace of the notorious jag depreciation
I've just bought a 2014 XJ LWB... I think the Jag = Unrealiable is a legacy from the 70s and 80s
exactly, I don’t know much about the other cars but I know a lot about the jags and I can say confidently that the jag segment was BS, post 1990 jags suffer from an unfair reputation of unreliability, vice versa with modern mercedes benefiting from past reliability reputation. the 4.2L is bulletproof and even better than the 4.0 since it doesn’t need the preventative maintenance chain tensioners, otherwise the 4.0 is great too. I see them beat up all the time uncared for with 200k plus miles.
For whatever reason Jaguar seem to get shit on in the states. Maybe it's because of parts availability they're expensive to repair but here in the United Kingdom parts are obviously easier to come by and mechanics tend to be quite familiar with the brand.
@@Womb2DaTomb it’s pretty unfair, decent availability on the AJV8 parts here in the states, some irritating things, like a newer or new J gate shifter are hard to find but i assume that’s because it’s something replaced less often
you are blessed. one of my best friends bought one for his wife. he has spent nearly 15,000 to keep it running over the past 6 years.
My parents thought me “only poor people want to look rich”. Best lesson I ever learned.
It sounds good, but rich ppl want to look rich too lol. Keeping up with the jones's lol. Wealthier ppl go into debt and hide their cars that are out to repossess as well lol
My parents made sure I passed all my spelling quizzes
Huh?? 🤣
@@flatcube3706 Buy the car you want just to remind your self a trophy. Dont buy it if you just want to flex and not ready for the expenses.🤣🤣. A shelby gt500 is high today but it will become a classic just like the ford gt and Cobra lol
they obviously didn't teach you spelling. Spelled "Taught" not "thought".
Bought a Tesla Y and can confirm the bad build quality. Other than one time it didn’t turn on this thing has been pretty reliable. I’m pretty happy with it. Excellent cargo space and performance. Looking at buying a S LR soon.
Good luck finding a SLR that isn’t worth a million
@@tony_5156 S LR: Model S Long Range
SLR: Mercedes-Mclaren
I actually have a tesla model 3 and never had a problem with it at 3years now. I guess a got a good copy 😊
Saves me a lot of money since no more dinosour juice
I’ll take an electric car over any gASSoline crap
Kewl
I've owned many cars including several BMW's and they have been amazing. I have an X3 right now and have had ZERO issues. The WORST car I ever owned was a Volkswagen Jetta GT, there was a new issue every single week and it cost a ton to repair. My water pump and entire coolant system failed several times and was uber expensive. I knew many people with VW's including Jetta, Passat, Rabbit , and Golfs and they all had major issues. I vowed to never buy a VW ever again and never have, never will.
As a car guy I can tell you that if you just want a car to get from here to there that holds value get a Toyota or Honda, they are super reliable, inexpensive to repair and hold their value even with high mileage. If you love a driving experience that's where you start moving into the high-end brands but DO YOUR RESEARCH...Look at customer reviews on KBB and Edmunds. Good luck!
European cars are great when they're brand new and under warranty! Unfortunately they depreciate faster than a Christmas tree!
They hold value in Europe much better.. since theyre everywhere theyre relatively cheap to maintain actually especially VAG because the same shit parts used in VW or Audi are used in Skoda and Seat...also German made BMWs are much more reliable than the ones made in the US, of course theyre still expensive to fix if things go south.
It's not pleasant having car problems even though it's under warranty. Strandings and frequent repairs are stressors we want to avoid.
European cars built for Europe are much better than the American built version. Seems like they just don't care to built quality for the American market.
Cars to not buy:
1 Mercedes CLA
2 Jaguar XJ
3 BMW X6
4 Tesla Model Y
5 Maserati Ghibli
6 Audi A6/S6
7 Any Rang Rover.
Got it
I'd still buy a Model Y...
My mum had the bmw 320i for 10 years. It's been a horror to maintain/fix. Funny she loves the x6. I had to show her this video before she commits another mistake 🤣
Lol u r awesome son
Hope her current car is treating her well
X6 is reliable if you get 35i or 30d not V8 50i.
Is it just a coincidence that, this was uploaded at the same time that the new generation Range Rover was announced? Hahahaha
Carwow even uploaded a video featuring the newest Range Rover. 😅🤣
Having owned both BMW (M5) and Audi's (A6) I gotta say you are on point. That is why there is Lexus in my driveway now.🤷👍
Why did you buy overpriced German cars?
@@markremy4946 good question. Guess I learned my lesson.🤷🦧
Really- you get little for your $$$
So you had to eat not one but TWO eggs to figure out they were rotten?
On the bright side, better late than never.
@@nofyfb123 ha, pretty much. Yeah, I had a weakness for German automobiles at one time. Like strippers in my 20s.. 🤷🤣👍
I’ve driven Mercedes for the last 40 years. The last really good ones were built before 1977. Simple. Elegant. Rugged. Each subsequent decade brought more, and cheaper plastic. By 2000, they were, as we say in the old country, Scheisse.
You are totally correct but let me ask you: why in the world do you still buy over-hyped and overpriced junk?
Not just nasty plastic but also tons of electronic gremlins that wreck havoc and wallets/purses 😨😞
Lol
I own 5 Toyota products... an FJ, a Tacoma, a Lexus RX350, A Camry, and a Corolla... I'm just here for the Host's comments and a good laugh...
My Toyota eats through brakes and suspension parts like no other car. Yes, it's been serviced by professionals with high quality parts. No, there isn't frame damage causing it.
@@ahoneyman at least it's not the tranny or the engine, that's would suck so bad 😂😂
Toyota fanboy having a good laugh at other brands' issues. It must be a cheerful life 😆.
@@zsb707 Oh, HELL YES!! I owned other brands and paid my dues so this is the sweet life now..
@@ahoneyman My Lexus had more ignition problems, parts falling off, and high maintenance jobs than any of my German cars. These sites can be like propaganda.
The people that give this video a thumbs down. Are the people that wished they saw this video before they bought one of these turds lol.
yeah true
🤣🤣🤣
Telsa fanboys too
I know the type of people who dislike this video. They are usually fan boys of a particular car brand that got mentioned in this video. They'd even swear that their trash 7 series or A7 that's in limp mode from a dead turbo and failing electronics and cracking engine hoses, are as reliable as any toyota.
and when you ask them how much mileage they have on those trash cars, the owner replies with a straight face that he has put on a "massive" 20 000 miles with issues that he considers as only "regular maintenance".
The real problem is that these fan boys have never driven an actual well made reliable car, so their trash-on-wheels is legit the only experience they have of "reliability".
Or people who want to sell these money pits to another sucker
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Making it out at a young age is quite difficult. I started a side hustle at 17, saved up and made some good investments. l'm 28,live on my own and having a good life for myself. Big ups to you and everyone out there trying
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W222 S-class is actually really reliable compared to the W221 or the A8 and the 7-series. Beside from the higher than normal maintenance cost, which is expected anyway, I don't see a whole lot of complaints about it. And boy it's a sweet car to ride or driven in.
I have the W221 S Class 2010 and I haven't had any major engine problems with this car. But l agree that the W222 SClass is a great looking and driving car!
You were really lucky. Or, you took care of your W222 really well. :)
@@indukim No!!! They are just beautiful cars and drive well. Have a 2014 S550 (W222) no issues, regular maintenance, looks sweet and drives like butter. Unless you have driven one or own one you wouldn't know. I also have a 2009 S550 (W221) and no mechanical problems at all. Just does not drive like the W222
@@richardmcdonald9911 Wow... so why people are complaining about W222 or 221?
@@indukim IDK all I can tell you is about mine - NO ISSUES and love both
Here in Switzerland there is plenty of 'cheap' maserati ghibli. I was wondering why a so good looking car was so cheap.. Thanks buddy
This video helps NOT to envy people who drive these cool cars that look good on the outside, but fail on the inside like B.M.W. = Break My Wallet.
Very informative video to avoid superficial deception. Tesla and Range rover. Who would have known these weaknesses. SMH
Toyota/Lexus rule. PERIOD.
Nope
They definitely make better vehicles when it comes to reliability and quality. I would also consider Genesis and possibly Acura.
Lexus IS the most boring company ever. Genesis and Acura are way better
@@drivescene6747 I don't know what you mean by boring. Lexus has cars like the GS F, IS F and LC500. These vehicles are fun to drive! But most people that buy luxury vehicles want them to be smooth, reliable and quiet, not to be on a race track.
@@350zlover2 the GSF and ISF has been discontinued, although the IS500 is literally an ISF with a bit more power and the LC500 is a special car. I’m talking about all their core models (NX, RX, IS, GX, LX, LS) 90% of those are boring and are gussies up Toyotas. They are very reliable however.
2005.5 Audi A4. Full timing service, new injectors and coils/plugs. No issues. Just do the damn maintenance, people.
new injectors? No issues?
Dear lord.
Get a Toyota and learn what real reliability is.
700k+ mileage on all my Toyotas and ALL are still on original injectors.
I wonder what other expensive parts that failed prematurely do you have that you convinced yourself are just "non issues" and just "normal maintenance".
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior I did the injectors because I wanted the peace of mind while I was already there. 160k miles.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior and carbon buildup on direct injection motors, along with me being tuned. I’m happy for you and your Toyota’s but don’t put my cars down just because they’re not the same.
Teutonic money pit
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior reliable but jesus fucking christ are they boring to drive
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I'm going to opologize in advance for this long rant, but these companies are NOT listening to the consumer😡.
You asked this question, "Why do people STILL buy these problematic vehicles?" throughout your video. I'm going to take a jab at that question & I hope people agree & support my theory. These luxury cars (in my opinion) is & always will sell because those cars are ATTRACTIVE!! The MOST reliable cars are , (say it with me folks) ....UGLY!! 👹. The designers of these DEPENDABLE LUXURY cars must be the same C.E.O's of the 80's. They have no innovative ideas. They are afraid to be different. They need to hire younger designers to upgrade these vehicles. Trust me....it's
NOT the name B.M.W /Mercedes... that's selling, it's the sleek & attractive design of those cars. We as consumers keep saying this but yr after yr they keep competing on who can make the UGLIEST most RELIABLE car. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to read this long rant but I'm sick of this 💩 & I hope YOU are too.🚗
After many years of flashly cars, I find the most attractive quality of ANY vehicle is reliability....
2021 Hyundai sonata sel plus look it up it doesn't disappoint
@@OrthodoxGenius That's because they hired a CEO from BMW
@@OrthodoxGenius You have NO time, and very few miles on the unit... My co-worker bought a 2012 Hyundai Sante Fe brand new... at 75K, the engine failed and needed to be replaced... NO excuse for a total engine failure so soon except poor build quality... Many of these vehicles have actually burned down houses after catching fire in the garage! Hyundai and Kia will never be in my driveway... I own 5 Toyota products, and I couldn't be happier... 33 recalls on 20 models involving 5 MILLION vehicles for Hyundai and Kia...NOT my idea of a reliably built vehicle...Toyota or Honda... Japan still rules... It's your cash...piss it away anyway you like...
@@gwats19577 The new models are much better quality and safer
Its so weird how the Car Climate has shifted. Growing up, Merc and BMW were reliable and were known for longevity.
Now, it seems America Cars have surpassed them. I have a Friends with American Cars getting 150k to 200k with
just doing regular maintenance. From a Chrysler 300 to a Ford F-150. I have a 2012 Dodge Ram, just got over 100k
miles and NEVER a problem!
The dodge challenger is somehow rated to be similar to the corolla in terms of reliability.
In like 3 years for sure tesla gonna join those ranks.
The problem isnt the engineering in the JD power rank. Its inflated with cosmetic issues. Their making an arizona factory to help out while the freemont one is being retooled.
They announced the model S in 2015. Their basically 5 years old as a car company, and honestly ima give them the benefit of the doubt for being unreliable.
Honestly i never had problems with my Mercedes
@dusty pigeon You had a Hybrid fusion? That’s the only fusion that ever had a CVT transmission. The others all had 6 speeds. Yes, some had issues. But it’s really not known to be a bad Transmission. The only other CVT was used years ago in some Ford Freestyles and a few 500s. The only recent extra problematic transmission Ford made was dual clutch automatic in the Fiestas and FOCUS. It was usually the clutch or Transmission Control Module.
@dusty pigeon So it was either a Focus or Fiesta. The Fusion never used the dual clutch automatic. And yes, the clutches cause constant problems for many.
100k should be a guarantee, its a sign of reliability if you can make it to 150k with only regular maintenance.
I have an Audi A7 and the longest it's been in the shop for was a failing alternator... And frankly that's due to the start/stop feature that ruins alternators in general
Range rover on fire
Brad:Over heating issues
I almost bought a used 760Li BMW (V12). Only reason I didn't is cuz it broke on the test drive... So I bought their busted 545i instead... Let that be a good lesson: If one of the cars on the used lot is crap and wrapped in deceit, the others likely are too. Go to a different dealership.
7 series if only for leasing, not buying. and you only lease new.
If you want to "buy" a luxury car, Lexus is the best choice.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior but b58 🥺
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior Mercedes Benz
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior
Mercedes.
I have no issues except the broken valve cover seal which is causing oil leaks, but the previous owner had replaced the expansion tank, Abs, and coils.
Man. I just paid off my 2015 A4, and was going to go in for an A6 or S6 next year. I guess I won’t be doing that anymore. Thanks for the advice. I like to own my cars too, not a leaser.
You should make your decision on your own reserch, I for one find audi A6 as one of the most reliable cars, its value is not dropping that much as of its competitors, let that alone be a proof of it.
I gave up my audi q5 for lexus es 350
Audi costs me $3000 in one month to repair and the problem still persist
I agree with Tomas. My family's owned two Audi A6s and never had a problem with either. We got our first one in 2008 and it ran reliably for a decade. I'm talking multiple road trips cross-country over the years, plus many many cold Northeast winters. Decided to trade it in for a 2018 A6 and that one's been running just as well so far. Nothing to my recollection needed to be serviced, aside from tire changes, but that can be done anywhere. However, when the odd issue arises, you WILL have to take it to Audi. That's inconvenient and expensive, but at least rare, in my experience.
"Maserati: toothpaste failure"
😁😅😂🤣
Thing is, Car Wizard would probably advise you to stay away from these cars anyway. Especially the BMW. He hates them for some reason.
You know I leased a Ghibli for three years (2016-2018)…no problems at all! I would never “buy” one of these outright
If you make money don’t worry about nothing baby
Many Audi owners on the 4L turbos dont actually know this, the turbo oil filters just invert and face outwards on next service so you can literally service them yourself under an hour the next time. Everytime a service center says the turbo filters need changing, they'll literally charge $2k for the work alone because of how hard is it to access that part.
I service my cars myself. Doing small and big service, as we call them in my country. Its easy to learn and saves you a shit load of money. Ofc its good if you don't want to sell the car any time soon cause people usually want to see your repair card to check the mileage and the services done. I buy a car every 15 years or so. I like to keep everything in good condition so I don't have any major problems usually when it comes to engine, interior, etc even after all that time.
Having to know that just to avoid that price tag, I wouldn't buy an Audi..... That's ridiculous
@@vashstampede8523 Not buying crap saves you a hell of a lot more money.
@@vashstampede8523 Take care of the scheduled maintenance and most modern vehicles will treat you well. The horror story sites seem to be a cottage industry. I'm surprised these auto makers are still in business the way these guys make these vehicle out to be.
@@shad3128 Owned an Audi Turbo for 11 year. Never came close to a 2K maintenance bill. Not even 1K. I don't know where this guy lives. California?
The B8/B8.5 Audi S4/S5 with the supercharged V6 are gems 👌
The a6 with that motor is way better. Much more reliable
Proud owner of an S5. Great car!
The 3.0TFSI Eaton supercharged motor is awesome. The water pump and thermostat are perishable items, and replacing them requires removal of the supercharger, but the whole job can be done for under $1500 and the pulleys and ECS can be upgraded at that point for a ton more power. These motors are very reliable even when tuned. The issues are the timing chain tensioner and very rarely the DSG control board. Both of those are pricey, but pretty rare. I bought a '12 S4 with 65k miles, put $2500 into it and I have an extremely comfortable, good looking 4-door sedan that runs the quarter mile in under 12.5
"... hella expensive." Proceeds to take out 5€ from a wallet containing 85€ 🤣🤣
I've owned four GT Mustangs over the years, including my current 2018 GT in the price range of a Range Rover or around $45K and l couldn't be happier with it's power, reliability and bang for your buck. In Texas, Range Rover AKA, "Roll over to dealership within Range" for service.
I am on my second Genesis sedan. Both were bought used with around 30K miles. Oil and Filter Changes. That is it over a total of 80,000 miles. OK, front brake pads at 50K miles.
I have one I got at 25k. The only repair I had was a front speed sensor that and oil changes. Now I'm about 57k still going strong.
@@lboogie64 If you have the extended warranty, be sure to get the transmission changed the moment it shifts hard. Do not wait!
I have had my TLX for going on to 5 years, love it. Got it almost brand new for $22k, so it didn't hurt. Nothing too crazy on repairs, but i keep getting flats. Idk it just seems odd. Partner swears by Toyota, and I've yet to see him have any issues with his cars through the years.
I’ve heard the Acura SUVs seem to have slightly better reliability than the sedans. But yeah, the tire pressure sensors in the MDX seemed to malfunction a lot whenever it got chilly outside.
@@bunsenn5064 that’s with any tpms
It's a car-by-car question. My Camry's tires were bald at 25k with placid, city-only driving + 50 mi with chains, while my Civic's starting to get shallow at 70k, all surfaces, and enthusiastic driving.
Love my Range. The Autobiography is untouchable. Works every time.
I noticed they never touched on that particular model in the video. Just something to think about.
Autobiography is just a trim level.
Part of the problem is 2 owners (usually under 50) tend to beat these cars (like your showing in the video).....you really cant beat a 5 year or older German, Italian or English car without consequences. Here's some advice ...drive it like a normal person and do the preventative maintenance on them like your supposed to. It's will help in the long run
I always state that point too. Young people who can't afford maintenance and beat the crap out of them, because they are Autobahn racers.
😂😂 will definitely get my oil change as needed/on time . Bout the only thing I lack in
@@ItsShayy Very important, but don't let people tell you you need to do it every 3,000 miles. Those days are over unless you drive very hard in city driving. Go by your owner's manual.
@@teleguy5699 thank you
My mom has had 2016 Jaguar and drove it regularly to and from work and absolutely zero issues, now she has a 2019 XE S with the performance package and it's had zero issues. Mind you the XE S is such a fun car to drive. It really depends how you treat the car and the maintenance you give it.
I actually just bought an 08 S6 V10 and absolutely love it! Just waiting for the time when I pay the fortune to get it back on the road but it’s worth it to me. Seems pretty well taken care of so hopefully if I stay on top of maintenance it won’t be too bad but that’s where my 86 will come in. As a wise man once said they are unbelievable when they are broken and they are unbelievable when they work and are able to be driven.
I currently own a 07 S6, don't make it your daily!!. Passenger and driver side valve cover gaskets buy them in bulk!!! Expect about 3 to 5k in maintance a year if it's your daily driver and your lucky! Airbag just been recalled too!
Usually after one maintenance issue happens, it leads to another, and then another, and so on.....
I wish you many happy miles, for my taste, best engine every built in motor history and it will never happen again. I have S8 V10 08' and I will save it in a garage for my children. When all the assholes in the town will be driving electric cars, we will be still waking up the neighors with cold starts of V10 every morning :)))
@@davorin5428 Any advice cause I'm actually looking for one now. Hoping to get the last yr for that body ( 09). I done all the research on this car and so many mixed reviews.
@@moejohnson8459 Mixed reviews...haters will allways be there, but I don't know where they find all that crap stories. I have it for 3-4 years now with less money spent than my wifes A4 2.0tdi 2016. I have driven everything, good, bad , cheap, expensive and very expensive cars, but when I got my hands on this S8, I knew this is it. For me it is the last good proper car to drive ever made and there will be no more like this, beacuse of those idiots in greenpeace saving the planet bullshit. I use it for my family with two children in the back and not for racing and more I drive it, more I feel it was made for more than 1M km. I have about 290k km and it feels like 2-3 year old car. When I bought it, everyone I know had some bad words for it, after a year, everyone want to buy one, even for a lot more money that I paid. And spare parts are very cheap, don't forget it is not a new car and you can do 3/4 of work on everything if you don't have two left hands. First owners had a lot money for servicing, so find one with good history and you will be ok. Don't buy with ceramic brakes and Banq&Olufsen speakers, that is very very expensive to service...and look for that aluminum cover on top of the engine ( don't know english word for it ) when it was replaced. It needs new one every 200-250k km. 10 years ago was 7500eur to replace at the audi dealer, now you can buy it new for 1300eur and replace it yourself :)) Don't worry too much, you can allways sell it ;)
“Range Rover has over overheating issues” the dam thing was on fire 🔥 😂😭
Jaguar isn't British. It's Indian owned by Tata Motors
And no, we don't need to save the pistons. There's a reason why we don't drive around in Model T's anymore. Technology moves on. I do hope Hyundai makes an N performance EV version of their Proceed hot hatch/shooting brake with an updated interior
From U.K for me it’s the Maserati QP been going back n forth on this for past 6mths, but my 2005 bmw 630i is finally working right after many weekends wrenching the shit out of it. Despite how good the bmw runs now there something about a Ferrari V8 engine
The Quatroporte is also the king of depreciation! After watching a segment on TH-cam how a bargain priced used Quattroporte that was bought cheap and how fast the repair bills quickly exceeded the $12,000 purchase price . . . . well you probably got lucky and bought a good one!
I own an 2013 Audi A6 3.0T. I've had since new. I HAVE HAD ZERO ISSUES. 😂😂😂😂 Just do your maintenance.
I remember seeing my friends Mercedes and being like damn it’s nice and when I got inside I was like ehhhh.. it could’ve been way better quality and even my Lexus IS was more detailed and built with love in the interior than the Mercedes
There are people who prioritize prestige badges more than reliability and genuine tech excellence. Hype matters more, but it's their $ to spend.
@@yeolblt this ^
The CLA is embarrassing.I alway forked on them for “cheap build” related items. Peeling interior parts, the entertainment system never working properly, paint peeling after a year, do NOT get me started on the sunroof issues.
I sometimes wanted to recommend a well maintained old C class or an ever older 190 E to a client who was out of warranty. Most were bought by fathers for their college female children and wanted something safe.
The 190 E and C230 were my first personally owned MB’s and they were amazing. Keeping in mind that I kept these cars immaculate, and have OCD regarding my vehicles. If I hear one weird noise from the engine area I want to pull the engine out. That’s why I became a mechanic to prevent this from happening LOL! Yes I know they are “chick cars” but I am a chick so it’s ok that I drove them…back then. I am now a woman and drive something with a little more growl that makes my lady parts tingle every time I start her up.
I have always heard about Range Rovers sucking, and I like them because of the boxy shape, I love older Volvo’s too, and there are not many on the road.
But watching this video, I understand why there are so few on the road, the rest are in the shop!
The last line got me 😂😂😂😂
Ive got an 05' C320 cdi with 147k miles. Bought it cheap from a friend.
I've had to put an aux belt on it and a new battery in the 2 years i've owned it. But other than someone crashing in to the front bumper, damaging it in a car park, it's all good.
I really need to sort that bumper...
Been a lexus es 350 guy the past decade. And absolutely love it!!!!! Been very reliable.
You are wise 🦉
Wanted a lot of the cars he mentions 🤣I’m very happy that I stuck with my 05 Honda Accord and just recently bought my well maintained 16 charger RT with 25k miles 👏
Every car will break down prematurely IF you don't maintain them on a regular basis. Some require more maintenance than others but cars in general are complex machines.
I have driven a Ford focus for 9 years now and the only things I've had to "maintain" is the oil and tore rotations. I'm convinced luxury cars are built to fall apart once the warranty ends
I wanted that XJ but I couldn't find what I was looking for...Finally settled on a Lexus LS....think I made the right choice
You definitely did
they are actually really reliable
190,000 on my 12 accord with j35 v6. The only hassle with this engine is having to change the timing belt every 100,000miles and spark plugs/valve adjustment every 150,000miles. Honda has very nice interior quality for price
I had on and wish I still had it just as a second car plus my truck of course
I actually still want a Range Rover. And I've known for a very long time they're not reliable and expensive to fix. Like over 20 years. I still want one. I have no idea why
I feel exactly the same about Maserati.
Why not try the genesis gv70
@@issamissam1246 because it doesn't look like a Range Rover lol
@@Tieaga
The GV70 is similar to the Bentley Bentyga which is really an awesome car
As a mechanic I have a few customers with Range Rovers and despite the problems, they have a huge cult following. When they’re working they drive really good. Drives better than those BMW X series SUVs which I hate working on more. A Porsche Cayenne would be a better option tho. They’re surprisingly reliable and drives as good.
i had audi a6 2.0 2008 and i made 500.000km without problems. There was only one time when it let me down because of the alternator (450.000km). When i sold it, audi still had its first clutch.
Happy that yours is excellent 🙂
Same exact case with my family! We traded it eventually a decade later simply because we wanted a newer car. Traded it in for the exact same model and it's never let us down since. Hasn't really let us down any of these past ~14 years.
What's your take on the BMW x3 (xd30i or xd35i)
Audi Q5 (3.0 or 3.2)? Cheap good luxury SUV? Good performance? Or just bad all over? Which years good or all bad?
There was a period where jaguars were done right after Ford re-engineered a lot of it.
I know something who put well into six figures on his X-Type manual transmission and said it was the most reliable car he's ever owned. Me? I bought a 2008 XJ with 17k on it 11 yrs ago. It's a terrific ride, gives me very little trouble and it's stunning. Very difficult to part with it!
I have a 98 XJ ans 04 Xtype. they arent bad. But you dont buy Jags for No Maintenance hahaha
I have a 2009 XF Superchaged. Best jag I’ve ever owned. 180,000 km. Zero issues. I’ve only had to replace the brakes and the oil. I also have a 95 XJS straight 6. Pretty good but the 420hp on the XF blocked it away.
I looked at a 2012 XJ but the “limp mode/transmission fault” popped up on the test drive. The naturally aspirated XJ has known issues so is best avoided. I’ve also had a 76 XJ, 84 XJ and 89 xj40. All fair given their age. Next Jag is a F type...but the pandemic drove F Type prices through the roof. I’ll wait.
I am a testament to Ford having improved a LOT of things when they took over Jag. I have 2 XJ VDP sedans, a 2001 and a 2002. Love them both. They've needed some work over the years but never anything major ( neither engine nor transmission problems...both are solid). Both have 130K on the clock and the repairs they need are never wallet-busters. I have a great mechanic who knows them inside out....and I don't see him that often. Gorgeous cars that just waft down the highway. Frequently get compliments.
You can see lots of Xj's from 04-09 that are still going strong at 100k+ miles, that tells something. I have an 06, no problems yet.
@@BillofRights1951 do you happen to be referring to michael sachs?
You want something reliable? Easy. Buy something you can actually afford the maintenance on. Yes, some car brands are just lemons like Land Rover. But in my experience being in a European car club, most people that complain about their cars breaking down all the time just cheap out on parts because they bought a used $60,000 car for way less and can’t pay for the actual maintenance. Even if the car cost you $10,000, you’re still maintaining a $60,000 car. Some people don’t understand that, buy a used luxury car because they can finally afford the buying price and then complain because they can’t keep up with maintenance.
One of the cars I own is a N54 335i, one of the most “unreliable” engines by BMW. And it’s modified. No problems whatsoever. Why? Proper maintenance.
Well said. Some dudes buy a high-end BMW for cheap, then complain about how unreliable BMW as a brand is 😆.
@@zsb707 I swear, I’ve been properly maintaining my 335i since I bought it from the previous owner (56k miles, but maintained okay-ishly) and it hasn’t had a single problem. But when some people buy a used bmw they expect it to fix and maintain itself as if it was a robot or something 😂
In the UK nearly ALL R.R. variants are in the workshop more than they are in their owners possession yet knowing this fact people still order their next new model because they want the brand 🤔 How feckin nuts is that!
The xj351 Jag sure is a financial trap. But both the xj/xjr 350 and 358 are good cars when taken care of. My xjr 350 is the most reliable car I've ever had...and it's staying with me forever.
I can't speak for the later model years, but I have a C5 Audi A6 4.2 and that thing has been a rolling bank vault for me. No major unexpected maintenance issues during many years of ownership. I plan on passing it down to my daughter in a couple years. Unfortunately I can't say the same thing for my A3 -- that car has been a financial black hole almost since the day I bought it.
It’s what happens when you don’t keep up with the car
Had an Audi A5 as a rental for 3 weeks...within those 3 weeks I had to constantly fill 1 quart of oil, the A/C broke, power window went out in 1 door, and on the final 4 days with it I had to call emergency roadside assistance due to complete oil loss. 😆 fun times
Had an Audi A4 and oil filling was a constant issue. Had to change the oil cooler when it reached around 50.000 kms. This never happened with any of the japanese cars I`ve had before.
It CANNOT BE "an engineering masterpiece" if it breaks and is unreliable.
Engineered for performance not for longevity.
@@rschneid1996 One doesn't exist without the other.
@@nofyfb123 bullshit, it can look at at the m5
@@dragodrago7370 Yeah! It looks awesome... on the tow truck.
@@nofyfb123 Real race cars are rebuilt after every race. They absolute can exist without the other.
BMW for break my wallet was hilarious.
I've owned BMW 5-series with the straight 6 engines, and have always found them eminently reliable. My now ex-wife wanted one of those cute 3-series, so we picked up a used non-CPO US-built 2003 328i from Lithia motors. One month after we got it, the transmission partially failed -- put it in reverse, and it acted like a manual with a clutch that was completely worn out. It would reverse on a level surface if you kept it in idle, but the tranny would disconnect if you stepped on the gas. So we replaced the tranny. Lithia wanted $6,000 to fix it; we took it to a tuner instead, who told us that the auto-tranny reverse failure is a very common and very expensive problem with the BMW 3-series. Then the headlights failed, and it needed a completely new headlight assembly. Then the power steering failed. Then the windshield washers failed. Then the electric window regulator failed on both rear passenger doors.
A used German-built 5-series with the straight 6 is way more reliable, and far cheaper to own in the long run than the US-built 3-series.
Never buy USED luxury cars
@@ItsShayy always buy used bmws and save 60-70%. I do my own work and stick with inline six engines on BMWs.
The 328d is a car like no other. It has a Diesel engine. It came out in 2014 (end of 2013) with the most efficient engine of any BMW, the engine/transmission are eternal. It has a dimmed diesel sound, but it only needed few expected mechanical repairs after 9 years. It did cost about 12k more than the regular i version, but it’s literally an alien car. It doesn’t break, it’s built like a tank and lasts forever. Say you commute for about 2 hours a day, the 328d is a workhorse that can give you 45 miles per gallon for 9 years. Best car ever.
@@ItsShayy only Americans think BMWs are luxury cars.
@@FSSNZ because they are fuk stick. A few things - only stupid a-holes buy BMWs that are like 5yrs old with 70k miles. Of COURSE you’re gnna run in to Maintenance issues. If you can’t afford it new or even one with only 8k-ish miles then y’all need to sashay your ass down to the Toyota dealership. 2 a bmw M4, 440, 6 series is nicer than (and faster than) 90% of what’s on the road, so you can pretty much blo me with your “only Americans” take
Its truely amazing how the Europeans are such big players in the global car industry despite making the worst cars that actually function beyond a year. It's not like it's a isolated problem too as they have earned that reputation for poor quality.
And I should know as my family had a Volvo. Never get a European brand again. They had their chance.
I can answer that rite now with one word, Marketing! Europeans dump more money in marketing than u can imagine!
Glad we can rely on most Japanese cars to do a proper job, not break the bank, and not spend more time in the workshop than on the road. 🙂
Spot on reporting.👍🏻Stay with Japanese models.👌
Normally I would agree but my Lexus has been the most troublesome vehicle I have owned in awhile
It depends on what you buy. I have a 2011 BMW 323i. I bought it in 2012 with 17,000km on the clock and I’ve had 0 issues with it even to this day with 150,000km on the clock and the BMW technicians say it’s the best example they’ve seen, however it is basically 10 years old now so I may look at an F30 LCI or F32 4 Series 2016. It depends on where you get it serviced I’d say. I’d say you should always try and look at who the past owners were and their background as well as where the car has been serviced.
@@Andrew-ms8md That's what happens when you don't maintain cars.
Lexus and Toyota being extremely reliable is not an excuse to just keep driving it until the wheels come off.
@@patrickbateman6885 But that's only 150k on the clock. What type of issues did you actually expect with such low mileage?
My corolla has over 400k on the clock with no issues (literally still has the original transmission, injectors, exhaust, paint, etc).
Most of my Toyota work vehicles have over 700k on the clock, no issues.
I also bought a VW for work purposes. It is now sitting in my yard rotting and rusting at only 250k on the clock. I treated this VW like a baby and did all servicing and repairs at an actual VW dealership and paid for all the extremely expensive parts they asked for servicing. In the end it was simply very clear that it is not a toyota.
I also have a Benz. I only use it as a weekend and road trip car, so it has similar mileage to your BMW and has no issues.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior my particular issue did not have anything to do with maintenance per se but rather the cheap piston rings Lexus used in it's is250. Not saying Toyota/Lexus make bad cars. Just my anecdotal experience with the many cars I have owned which include LR's, Hondas, and many GM variants
Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 05 ES330!!! Amazing daily
Every single luxury car designer and engineer should be forced to take apart and study a Toyota Corolla.
Except for Lexus.
@@loverneverend12 ??
Not Porsche they're already bulletproof, I think more sports car makers should look at Porsche, and offroad and normal basic car makers should just look at the simple engineering of a Toyota and learn from them.
I heard the panamara had issues
@@raymonds7492 what issues did it have, also cant expect every car from every manufacturer to be 100% reliable, Toyota had electrical shortages with the Avalon ,and had electrical issues with the old Lexus ES250, also Failed fuel pump issues with the 2019 Sienna, Transmission slip on the 2021 Highlander, I am not trying to show Toyota is becoming unreliable, I am just trying to show that even Toyota with their simple engineering have problems. Hopefully Porsche and Toyota work out the problems with their vehicles
Just buy whatever you like. You live once 👍
I've bought a 2016 supercharged range Rover sport....dash,gauges,cabin lights and infotainment system ALL went out 8 days after buying it brand new...they are notorious for electric and air suspension and airbag issues
I own a 2014 Audi A6 and I’m not going to lie it feels good knowing that my car isn’t the only one having electrical problems
IMO reliability is the number 1 consideration as a vehicle must get us from A to B. All other things are less important, especially the prestige badge that is a financial drain.
Love the callback to the wizard. He knows his stuff.
His wife drives a maserati LOL
She must be Italian.
Better to look cheap while getting rich than look rich while going broke.
Bought a 2000 Mitsubishi Magna (Diamanté in US) 9 yrs ago for $2500USD. We’ll maintained, still running like a boss. Will have our house paid off in 8 yrs by forgoing looking flash for a few years.
Lol maserati is infamous for being unreliable! We always say: yeah maserati look nice but drive over a gravel road 1x and its a case for the repair shop instantly. Hope tesla will get issues fixed as promised though, i consider buying a model y in a year or 2
same. in like 6 years ima get a tesla for sure.
I think their main issue is their freemont factory. Everything out of that factory is shitty compared to the one in texas.
The problem is they have to fully retool their entire freemont factory, and that would take a whole year to successfully
First I heard about the JagXJ. Most professional reviews are great reliability. Mine is sexy af. Maybe you're using the V12 Jags stats? Mine has Mustang Coyote 5.0 supercharged engine. Nasty and proven reliable
I have a 2012 supersport......the issues are extensive, but predictable. Engine failure due to poorly designed timing chain tensioner is the biggest issue. Happens in the Range Rovers as well. Failure is caused by steel tensioner being made of steel vibrating against aluminum. After 60 000 miles or so that vibration causes grooves that take the tensioner beyond tolerance and the chain becomes far too loose leading to catastrophic failure. Timing chains should not require service so soon. A quick check is to remove the oil fill cap and gently press a large screwdriver against the chain to see how much it moves. Ideally it should barely move at all. If it moves alot there are risks. I came very close to buying a gorgeous green XJ Supersport nightmare. Instead I opted for one with very low kms (12 000 miles) that passed the CPO inspection with 0 issues.
I’m surprised to find this on the list. Are you guys planning on keeping your XJ/XJL cars? I’m currently shopping for one with the 5.0L supercharged or the Supersports. I heard the better ones to buy are the 2013 models and newer. I’d like more advice from people who actually own theirs. What other big ticket items need to be looked after? Are they really that problematic electrically and otherwise? I’m not afraid to delete an air suspension or replace control arms unless they’re very DIY unfriendly. Cheers
In 2015 I bought a 1999 E46 328i, with all the nice "M" upgrades (except the engine, which I don't need) with a 5 speed stick and only 89K miles on it, for $6500. It now has 180K miles, it's s-m-o-o-t-h straight six still refuses to leak or burn oil, and is certainly the best car I have ever owned. Am I just lucky? Maybe. But it seems to me that with the E46, BMW had the code. Hydraulic steering so precise, no unneeded gimmicks, super comfortable and always a joy to drive. And after almost 100K miles is still worth 3-4K, so my depreciation (the biggest cost of owning a car) is less than 3 cents per mile. And I'm still enjoying it every day. :-)
I owned a MB CLA 250 which I recently sold to Carvana. Overall, I didn't have many issues with the car but the 4 years I owned the car it was under warranty. I'm glad I got rid of it when I did looks like I dodged a bullet.
Nice reflexes, glad you didn’t have issues with yours when you drove yours. And I must say you look absolutely gorgeous.
@@desmondlouis5762 Thanks for the compliment. I really enjoyed driving the CLA when I had it but needed something with more room. CLA is just too compact for me.
The CLA is ok
@@msoctober4th Come on gorgeous, it’s a Mercedes, d experience is expected to be one of a kind. How many beautiful kids do u have?
I'm currently knocking on wood as I type this but my 2016 LR4 has been fairly reliable to this point. I know Range Rover was the vehicle mentioned but frankly all Land Rovers should have been on here
Had a buddy who used to own an LR4. He pick me up with it, and I asked why he ever bought one. Of course it died within a week on him, so he ended up getting a Wrangler Rubicon. Seems like people who buy any LR or RR just like the look of them, not caring about the abysmal reliability.
@@jg5001 You are correct. Your buddy's decision to buy a jeep is yet another proof.
I just “upgraded” from a 2005 Lexus ES330, to a 2013 Acura TL on Friday, the 13th. On Monday, when I started it, it sound so rough that it had to go to the shop. I just hope it isn’t going to be an unreliable headache.
LITERALLY every car on this list I wanted or had. Makes me go Honda
If you want cheap luxury car and also reliable, buy Lexus.
Boring
Actually if you want a cheap reliable luxury car by a lincoln town car from around 2010
@@visualizecreate2530 How boring is it siting in the shop waiting for your car to be fixed.
Can't afford a Benz?
Can't afford a Benz?
Short answer: any Euro car off a lease. Good Car Wiz mention.