3 Car Brands That are Better Than Toyota

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3 Car Brands That are Better Than Toyota, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Best car brands. Honda, Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, Acura, Lexus, which is best? Best cars to buy. Most reliable cars. Cars you should buy. Car brands that are getting better. Best car brands to buy. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 56 years.
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@scottykilmer 5 місяців тому

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@mordys6305 5 місяців тому

Mazda wins most annoying commercial.

@richmondbernardo8768 5 місяців тому

hello scotty, I remembered in one of your videos you are not a fan of mitsubishi, may I know why?

@martinmcgoldrick1357 5 місяців тому

What is a pocket book just asking as a viewed from UK (not england).

@jake321able 5 місяців тому

@@martinmcgoldrick1357woman hand bag...

@benruss4130 4 місяці тому

As someone who is used to driving in the mountains of colorado.... that 20 mile "curve" is actually a 65 mile/hour straightaway

@timetowakeup6302 5 місяців тому

Mazda, baby. I was a loyal Toyota/Honda driver for decades. In January I decided that both new cars I was looking to buy, the RAV4 and CR-V weren’t worth the money they were asking ($40,000+). My wife and I settled on a Mazda CX-5 and we couldn’t be happier. It was built in Japan and drives absolutely beautifully. We even like the ride quality and handling better than both the Toyota and Honda, and the cabin is quieter too. Oh yeah, it was also $10K cheaper! Go Mazda!!!!!

@davidprodigy5833 5 місяців тому

Yes indeed We have a 2016 and a 2023 CX-5 We are also happy with ours

@FrankCastle-he8fl 5 місяців тому

Getting a CX90

@deanmccormick8070 5 місяців тому

I also am a very satisfied CX-5 driver. Bought a 2016 model new in late 2015. 2.5 liter non-turbo, 6-speed auto. At 100K miles, it's just started using a quart of oil as I come up to the 5k miles and have the oil changed. Not a muscle car but it's got plenty of go to merge and cruise at 80 without breathing hard. Hardly any repairs so far. What else could I want?

@davidprodigy5833 5 місяців тому

@@deanmccormick8070 awesomeness A CX-50 would be nice

@deathleprosy27 5 місяців тому

all new Mazda’s are being made on Toyota lines, so initially you got a Toyota with a Mazda badge

@kylecouture1917 4 місяці тому

I just found this guy yesterday. Im not in the market to buy a car. I dont know anything about cars. But man, this guy is entertaining. I just keep watching his videos to hear him talk lol. I drive a 2011 CRV that I bought last year with 56k miles on it from my grandmother who gave up driving due to old age. I love it. Hopefully I get it to over 200k miles before I want to buy something else.

@Bass1ne 3 місяці тому

Scotty is the best! That crv will go just about as long as you need, just change the oil.😎

@wakeuppeople5815 2 місяці тому

We love Scotty

@lenroc23 2 місяці тому

You might have to sell it to your grandson😂😂😂

@marysegura5157 Місяць тому

Easily get 300

@bradc6199 Місяць тому

It will easily get to 200,000 miles.

@hotness1338 5 місяців тому

0:01 - SUBARU... 11:13 HONDA... 22:08 MAZDA...

@theneoseoul 5 місяців тому

thank you!

@kimmiele6011 5 місяців тому

Thanks

@LesReeves 5 місяців тому

Nissan make some of the best vehicles in the world 02 Nissan Pulsar 208,000 klms still good as new.

@heyman23233 5 місяців тому

Awesome! Thanks

@ontarioman6301 5 місяців тому

Honda has problems with 1.5 turbo engines. Also CVT fails and vibrate

@elinonis_26 2 місяці тому

Honda is basically a tank. I own a Honda Accord 1999 automatic transmittion made in UK. That baby may have many faults due to an old age but it still rolls like on butter. Those fabrick seats are top notch. No sign of wear and tear. Oil is basically not disappearing at all if I change it regularly. That car even speeds up pretty nice. One thing I do hate is the bad outside noise cancellation. Overall, I love my Honda.

@LucidOwl Місяць тому

My 7th gen Accord brings me smiles when I floor it 😁

@vhaddad5249 Місяць тому

My pal and I both have Honda Elements from 2004,2011 and with over 200k miles, both run very well with very few troubles.

@cfb1923 5 місяців тому

I've owned Honda and Toyota and loved them both. But things change and a couple of years back when I got the CX5 it didn't have any competition. With all that said it only matters if you are happy with your car. Just because I chose Mazda doesn't mean I don't have mad respect for Toyota and Honda.

@Bierstadt54 5 місяців тому

I have been a Subaru guy for 20 years and they have never let me down in the winter. Great cars.

@DE-qk7fj 5 місяців тому

What about the other 3 seasons? Assuming you don't live in Manitoba.

@CurlyFromTheSwirly 5 місяців тому

@@DE-qk7fj They let him down in the summer 😂

@th3thiiird3y3 5 місяців тому

They're pretty much a Colorado essential.

@darbyheavey406 Місяць тому

Best car in snow..but I drive an Avalon in the winter in Maine and I have never been stuck in the snow. I’m in sales so I’m on the road year round. My Outback wore out a lot of brakes.

@jamesrally6516 Місяць тому

Poor you. You've never had a Quattro. Subapoo sucks. Tin cans.

@gregthompson-wr4qz 5 місяців тому

I too used to be a loyal Toyota owner. But, when I went to trade in my 2009 Matrix on a 2023 Corolla Hatch, I found out all the Corollas had CVT trannies. So, goodby to Toyota. Wound up buying a 2023 Mazda 3 Hatch. I absolutely love it. Corners like it's on rails accelerates like a rocket.

@linmal2242 17 днів тому

Change the oil !

@Kdavis8377 5 місяців тому

It’s a shame US vehicles can’t compare in build quality with Japanese manufacturers. Those people have a very detailed work ethic. Something this country lost a long time ago sadly.

@undihog 5 місяців тому

This country is a terrible place to live. I don’t know why people keep moving here.

@PiratePete-te8qp 5 місяців тому

American companies are to greedy to be fair. And truly give you your money's worth.

@rawsomeone1 5 місяців тому

It's always management, the workers want quality, but management just talks about it!!! Don't stop a production line due to a quality problem, oh no!! 😱

@cfb1923 5 місяців тому

@@undihog No need to get snarky and off-topic. I would much rather take a CX5 built in Japan than an overpriced American car made by UAW workers who have gone on strike more times in my life than I can count.

@PiratePete-te8qp 5 місяців тому

@rawsomeone1 it's the big wigs that get that big money and big bonuses for cutting everyone's throat. All they way down to the customer's.

@charleszerfass4540 5 місяців тому

Need more honest mechanics like you Scotty

@Randythesavage777 5 місяців тому

Wrong Scotty!! Toyota RAV4 is better.. my 2014 still runs like new .I only have replaced the battery once and the brakes with 70 k miles 😊

@JeremiahMonge 5 місяців тому

@@Randythesavage777 70k is not a lot of mileage even a land rover will do that. My point is 70k mileage from 2014 is not enough to test a car's worth come back at 150k then you've got a point.

@isauro27 5 місяців тому

Hahaha

@CurlyFromTheSwirly 5 місяців тому

@@Randythesavage777 Calm down, bro

@CurlyFromTheSwirly 5 місяців тому

@@JeremiahMonge Milage is a joke. The age of the vehicle is the real factor.

@btx5740 3 місяці тому

I own a ‘01 Toyota Sequoia & ‘03 Subaru Forester When it snows I drive the Subaru this little thing is amazing

@HEELMACHINE 5 місяців тому

I was deciding between a CX 30 Mazda and a Subaru Cross Trek. I went with the cx30 due to listening to Scotty! Only reason was the cvt transmission was on the cross trek and the cx30 had a normal transmission. Scotty is the real reason o chose the cx30! I do love the car and have no regrets. The cross trek is a nice looking vehicle also!

@poopyfakeprophetmohammedra4337 4 місяці тому

I got a cvt v6 Nissan just waiting until it goes but still holding in my ownership from 26k miles to 58k no slipping changed transmission fluid at 28k n 56k

@jamiehalifax4954 4 місяці тому

I traded my 2014 crosstrek for a 2020 cx3 and couldnt be happier !

@metalmike570 2 місяці тому

Doesn't the Mazda cost more than the Subaru?

@HEELMACHINE 2 місяці тому

@@metalmike570 no it doesn’t. The Mazdas are priced below the Subarus

@metalmike570 2 місяці тому

@@HEELMACHINE 💥💥👌

@chilam4354 5 місяців тому

Subaru is definitely underrated

@PCRyder 7 днів тому

For sure. My Crosstrek is absolutely amazing.

@PSS521 5 місяців тому

much respect bro. your honesty and professional experience is valuable to humankind. i was that guy like most who never really knew anything about the car i drove for decades. you helped me so much

@jimgharda 5 місяців тому

I love my Mazda CX-90 , had it for 2 months now. Excellent fit and finish, drives fantastic and has great styling.

@hotness1338 5 місяців тому

How much did you pay for the cx-90?..

@dungvo7051 5 місяців тому

68k with all tax and paperwork in CA@@hotness1338

@rileyspence1403 5 місяців тому

@@hotness1338they start at 48,000 to 68,000 fully loaded.

@lisag18 5 місяців тому

They're quite expensive at msrp. Close to $60000. Too much for me

@dungvo7051 5 місяців тому

@@lisag18also, this is only for their top tier model as the starting price is 40k even with the inline 6 if you dont mind about interior or exterior uograde

@nemian618 4 місяці тому

I had a Subaru Leone wagon back in the early 90's in Australia. Apart from blowing CV's regularly it was bullet proof. The next three cars I bought were also Subaru's because of this. I welded a roo/bull bar on it and rigged up a snorkel for river crossings ( had to hold it out the window when driving) it just never gave up.

@aleksnekrasov987 2 місяці тому

Snorkel?! Bro what. Please tell me more.

@jupitercyclops6521 10 днів тому

14:15 @aleksnekrasov987 Hell yeah. Look them up What it sounds like. Air intake high up for going through water. I've never had 1 myself

@cruzkb 5 місяців тому

Subaru doesn't fix what's not broken. Their cars are very consistent and generally get better every year because they focus on incremental improvements to hardware systems. They have been using the SAME boxer engine for decades. The SAME all-wheel drive system. They tweak and refine things that already work well. Most car companies try to do more than they can do well.

@e-terrestrial 22 дні тому

Yep, quality over quantity 👍

@metalmike570 11 днів тому

You're saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it." Well eventually all of them have to try new tech.

@jupitercyclops6521 10 днів тому

@@metalmike570 Right, but subaru keeps their main systems a long time. Before the 2.5, subaru used mostly 1.8 (I think) for around a decade or so (I think)

@metalmike570 10 днів тому

@@jupitercyclops6521 In this case, yeah size matters!

@ladybb7358 8 днів тому

Is this a good vehicle to get because my Honda crv has a recall and im afraid of dying or getting hurt

@jasonbrowne7057 4 місяці тому

Went to the dealer to buy a new Toyota Corolla in 2005, dealer talked me out of the Corolla and threw me the keys to a new Suzuki Swift. That Suzuki is hands down the best car we have owned. Its got 400,000 on the clock and still going as strong as the day we drove it off the showroom floor.

@terryanngordon5376 3 місяці тому

About 12 years ago I bought a 2006 Suzuki swift and man I loved that car so much! It drove so smooth and zero issues. I was really sad letting it go because I wanted a bigger car but I still think about cookie ( the name I gave her) to this day!!

@pawel.staszak 21 день тому

You are an automotive evangelist. And the dynamics of the scenes are like those in "Die Hard". Great job! Regards, Paul from Poland.

@salxonico 5 місяців тому

Awesome Info champ! Keep up the good work.

@stevensmith5449 2 місяці тому

I appreciated the vid. I ha a Subaru Crosstrek so it served as some postpurchase gratification. Thanks

@michaelswick4251 5 місяців тому

We’ve owned Japanese cars for decades. Even bought old ones for the kids. We’ve had mixed luck with Subies. Outbacks have been the best. The Impreza and Foresters have had water pump and gasket issues. . I’ve owned many 626s and Mazda 6s. Loved them but recently bought a AWD Camry and it’s been great. Still miss the Zoom Zoom. Had many of the original RAV4s with well over 200k miles. Highlander was the smoothest running vehicle we ever owned. Owned original CRVs and Pilots. They had a little more pick up than the RAV4s. Unfortunately the new gen CRV already had to replace injectors in the Earth Dreams (Nightmares) engine with 75k.

@eskieman3948 5 місяців тому

"The Impreza and Foresters HAD water pump and gasket issues". There - fixed it for ya.

@michaelswick4251 5 місяців тому

@@eskieman3948 nope. I had to replace an engine in the forester. The Impreza went for scrap

@qiweihuang5236 4 місяці тому

can't get enough of Scotty videos, keep'em coming please. - proud Miata owner here

@davekeller2798 2 місяці тому

Miata, great fun car !

@glenw-xm5zf 2 місяці тому

He is a breath of Fresh Air, for sure

@mrfunkinator6367 28 днів тому

"proud" cause a normal water pump is easy to replace. Take pride in that timing belt water pump

@jeremypearson6852 5 місяців тому

My 2005 Mazda 3 is running just as well today as it did when new. I’ve only had to replace one sensor in all that time. Probably the best car I’ve owned, with my Honda CRX a close second. My wife’s 2008 Camry was great except for excessive oil consumption which got progressively worse over time. If not for that, we would still have it.

@david37376 5 місяців тому

I had the same car. After 10 years in Canada, it was a complete rust bucket and unsafe to drive.

@jamesmedina2062 5 місяців тому

made in Japan to 99% of it, that 3 was/is good

@judim5379 4 місяці тому

I just sold two perfect condition fords to buy a 05 Mazda 3 that needed a new bcm to even start. No regrets whatsoever……

@jamesmedina2062 4 місяці тому

@@judim5379 well Ford had variety back in the day. Can you be more specific?

@regal953 4 місяці тому

Hope it is not equipped with the tiptronic trans...sob..

@andyblank4157 5 місяців тому

Scotty has saved me thousands over the years.

@ThomasKing19933 5 місяців тому

Me too.

@Asher-Sky 2 місяці тому

& me😂

@any4003 2 місяці тому

I'm stuck right now looking at awd SUVs I'm looking at RAV4, Mazda, lexus, I guess now Subaru Might be a look

@egghead1985 Місяць тому

@scottykilmer ON CX-90 Would you avoid this model now that the recalls are being made or is Mazda correcting these issues ?

@raybonz7939 2 місяці тому

Fun video. BTW the Forester is a compact and the Crosstrek is a sub-compact. We have one of each here. The Crosstrek is a Wilderness. So far they've been OK.

@islanddon865 4 місяці тому

"There's a butt for every seat." If one car was perfect for everyone, we'd all be driving that one car. Thank goodness that isn't the case. I sold Subaru and they are GREAT cars. However, if I was was buying a reasonably priced car, my order of preference would be... Toyota Honda Subaru Mazda For northern climates: Subaru is #1

@metalmike570 11 днів тому

All are really Japanese companies, what do you like after these four? What would be number 5 and 6? I'd go Hyundai and Chevrolet.

@jonathanjacques7250 4 місяці тому

Just bought our 2and Mazda Cx5. Bought our 2015 new and have had 0 problems. Just gifted it to our son.

@joewo2831 2 місяці тому

Hey Scotty! Love your videos. What are your thoughts on the 201-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs, also your thoughts on the AWDs

@robertguynn7289 2 місяці тому

We have owned 9 Subaru’s since 1983. Subaru #9, an Ascent LTD, suffered CVT failure at 44K miles, 2 years of ownership. It quit 1 month after receiving the NHTSA CVT Recall notice which stated no fix for 5 months…& there was a subsequent Subaru CVT Recall. That was our last Subaru…we now drive Toyotas exclusively.

@chazbennett8676 4 місяці тому

Our family car was a 1987 Mazda 626 Turbo 2door. I remember getting my learners permit and my parents realized they messed up. 😂 it was so cool. I remember my dad driving it out of the showroom doors thinking, Im driving this in a few years😮

@billbradley2480 5 місяців тому

I love my 2015 Subaru Forester. CVT transmission still works great. Best winter driving car I’ve ever owned. No breakdowns or check engine lights yet. Just oil changes and I put a new battery in it.

@SteveMellen 5 місяців тому

Make sure to change your CVT fluid every 60k miles

@billbradley2480 5 місяців тому

@@SteveMellen yep 👍 it only has 30,000 miles on it now.

@salehbbx547 4 місяці тому

And don't forgot about filters + cvt oil it's better to change it every 30,000 miles

@grummanfanschneid 5 місяців тому

Scotty - had the wonderful pleasure of writing n receiving a letter back from you - luv your vids n bet your a fantastic mechanic - I wrote u & said my father was both a USAF mechanic & pilot - later he became a airframe engineer for Grumman Aerospace but passed recently- I wrote to say what a great job u do (so informative n honest) - went to college @ URI so know RI well n luv the cat doll and the funnies u throw in - a fan (Al) - my best

@FSAPOJake 5 місяців тому

Love what Mazda has been doing lately. They're currently my favorite car manufacturer and have been for many years.

@PraiseOurLordJesusChrist 5 місяців тому

interior is well renowned currently for mazda.

@pararanthecaveman 5 місяців тому

Same here, mazda is a favorite of mine for years now

@pastoryoda2789 5 місяців тому

Mine is Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

@yaelri1430 5 місяців тому

Agree...It's absolutely amazing to see what Mazda has become

@qazzaq248 5 місяців тому

I had a Mazda.....the engine died at 92,000. Replaced by a Toyota which now has 144,000

@JaanB8805 5 місяців тому

Theses beauti covers are for cold weather, so the engine cools off slower so that the elements don’t crack in a long roll. I had Volvo 2.0D that didn’t have engine cover on, I had to change excess fuel line every year and almost at the same time for 3 years, then I bought the cover for the engine and now it’s been 2 almost 3 years with no issues. So it has a use after all 🤷🏼‍♂️😉

@johnandrus3901 5 місяців тому

I know that those engine covers are kind of goofy, but, from what I understand, they serve a purpose by helping direct airflow to the engine. I believe that they also have something to do with the way air flows beneath the vehicle. It is probably best to keep them on for that reason.

@FaithisKey792 2 місяці тому

Thank you Scotty, great video. We've had a Mazda 3 for over 12 years, no issues. The cx90 rides amazing. Im sure this model is even better than one I test drove 10 years ago. May God bless you all.

@marcojamesmanabat8446 5 місяців тому

Hi Scotty, did you review already the ford explorer 94, hope can see your next videos, thank you. From Philippines, Followers 🥰🇵🇭

@juanzingarello4005 5 місяців тому

I think Scotty forgets that Toyota has a large stake in Subaru. In fact you can find Toyota and Denso parts in Subarus these days. My best friend has a 2015 Forester and his Starlink system is almost identical to my 2016 Rav4 Entune system. So I think if you want to not get a Toyota but still want the reliability of one or close to it, you can’t go wrong with a Subie.

@One4Truth 25 днів тому

True, they do own a 25% stake in Subaru now. They've partnered to help Subaru with EV technology and have shared tech and platform in vehicles, but their engines are their own. Subaru still uses their boxer motors exclusively and asymmetrical AWD in every vehicle except the BRZ which is built on the Toyota rear wheel drive platform with a boxer engine.

@tellittotheworld857 5 місяців тому

My favorite, the 2003 Honda CR-V. Had 2 in red, and now I own 2 in blue and green colors.

@metalmike570 2 місяці тому

WHy do yo get pairs?

@tellittotheworld857 2 місяці тому

@metalmike570 I don't get pairs. Lol. I had one in red that lasted until 283,000 miles. That one was replaced with another one with 170, 000 and lasted until 230,000 miles, until my kid totaled it. I then bought two, a green one with 112,000 miles and a blue one with 190,000 miles.

@lesterparker9776 Місяць тому

I've been a Subaru fan since 1993. I worked for an electric co. and had to be at work. Never lost traction on snow or ice. Bruce Parker

@davidhanson3345 5 місяців тому

I had 2018 SE RAV-4. I got stuck all the time with it. Very poor AWD system. It also drove like a lumber wagon. It pitched and rolled down the highway. Gas milage was around 25 mpg, which I didn't mind. It was expensive at over $36,000. I traded it off. It had good resale value. I don't trust any new vehicles today, and lease 100 % of the time now. Glad to see your tune has changed some, as time goes on. Regards!

@Getouttahere78 5 місяців тому

It's not really a question of one brand being better than the other, but the quality of dealerships. They make or break it for owners.

@Subie-Driver 5 місяців тому

Scottie…we traded our 2016 RAV 4 for a 2018 Crosstrek. Best thing we ever did with a car. Bought the RAV in a pinch and hated it after the first real snowy highway drive. The AWD system was horrible compared to our Subaru Outback. Slip and grip AWD just ain’t as good as the symmetrical AWD. We now have the Crosstrek and a 2022 Forester.

@terryanngordon5376 3 місяці тому

I don’t know why people think the rav is the best thing ever. I’m looking to get rid of mine I hate it! 2021 AWD I’ve had it for 2 winters and it has let me down multiple times I’m done!

@ThePlaystationGoon 3 місяці тому

Glad I didn’t buy a newer rav4 then, I have a 2010 and it drives flawlessly and effortlessly in the snow and it’s just a FWD, but I also got, all season tires and that’s helped a ton

@metalmike570 2 місяці тому

All you had to do was change the tires!

@ThePlaystationGoon 2 місяці тому

@@metalmike570 Seems they traded the reliability for AWD, because that’s what most Subarus are known for, their good off road and have great AWD but need a ton of maintenance and might be in the mechanic shop more often

@metalmike570 2 місяці тому

@@ThePlaystationGoon Probably right for where they live. I just wanted FWD because not seeing much snow again, year after year in Virginia.

@Amp1771 5 місяців тому

Loved the interior view and explanation you did for this vid

@Mark-cw6wb 4 місяці тому

I just paid off my 2021 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID do you think this is a good vehicle or have any suggestions for a similar more reliable trade in. Thank you in advance.

@Unique377 5 місяців тому

Been buying Mazdas since 2008 and back then folks were laughing at them. When those same people took a ride in one they were impressed! Bought 2 Mazda 3s a 2008 a 2011 the a 2020 Cx-09 then a 2022 CX-5. I know the quality of those vehicles i worked on all of them none have fallen apart on me always reliable inexpensive to fix easy to maintain. Best bang for your buck the workmanship is some of the best and they ride great!

@Flybycuttie1 5 місяців тому

Thank you for this. I have a pos Chevy traverse 2018 and literally at year 5 of ownership, and almost 90K miles, the check engine light has come on for me 5x over the last 8months! Now it’s back on… the last time it came on, $1500 through a reliable honest local mechanic. Really thinking about a Mazda but from paid off to car payment is not enticing at all. The trade off is kicking me - keep it and fix all the issues to come or get rid of this damn beautiful junk thing.

@POSS99 5 місяців тому

@@Flybycuttie1mazda is currently offering 0 percent interest for 60 months/no payments for 90 days. You can get a base model cx5 around 30k and they're made in japan

@NO-END 5 місяців тому

Scotty loves the Mazda he keeps driving and driving.

@jaimemartin6704 Місяць тому

02 Sub Fozzie. Just started with a "Class 2" leak... (military.. means a drop on the bottom).. only 230K miles! I'm gonna try that oil dye stuff Scotty talks about... Replacing Valve cover gaskets next week... if not that, then the head... but I kinda doubt it.. cause why now?? we'll find out. :). IDK, I gotta disagree with Scotty on the sub boxer timing belt. I did mine recently and it wasn't that hard.. but I strongly rec counting the teeth on the thing.. cause the marks are off!! I first put it on using the factory marks and "tap tap tap, helloo!".. luckily I marked the old one before removing it so I could just count and see. :). Love the channel... you are The Car Guru!

@armadillotoe Місяць тому

Scotty, I watch a lot of your videos and really enjoy them. I have said it before, but thank you for the entertainment and education in each of your videos.

@sprinterpilot 5 місяців тому

On the 2nd gen crv, there’s a good chance that the clunking sound in the suspension may be caused by the sway bar links rather than the control arms. I’ve seen a lot of people switching out the control arms more than the links and ta da…clunking noise is still there 😝

@gomertube 5 місяців тому

In this case, it looks like there's damage from an accident on the passenger side that's causing a metal-on-metal clunk.

@user-ee1ef5of6k 4 місяці тому

I like your style...you are thrust...man... keep up the good work...

@user-ee1ef5of6k 4 місяці тому

I'm from Portugal..here all cars are beautiful according to the sellers in UKposts

@kabukijo3148 4 місяці тому

Can you make a video on Ssangyong Rexton 2008 Korean Suv ? :D

@cabuco2006 3 місяці тому

I bought my first subaru in 2017. 2017 impreza base. the best car I've ever owned. 201k on clock. change transmission fluid eery 50k , dirrential service and oil changes. runs great! hoping to get 300k out of it, but we will see

@BeeKaye Місяць тому

I’ve worked for all 4 Brands in fixed operations (parts and service). I agree with Scotty’s opinion. Toyota isn’t what it used to be. They all have their weaknesses, but Subaru is my favorite.

@claytondelanie 22 дні тому

Toyota has some dirty secrets- rust, oil piston rings, electronics…. But I still love them

@levanceland 5 місяців тому

I was in Japan in October, and they had the Mazda CX60 and I have to say that was a pretty sweet looking vehicle. Wish they had it in America, but sadly no

@kclefthanded427 5 місяців тому

That will soon change when Mazda introduces a wider CX-70 variant

@eleanormassaro5195 5 місяців тому

I wish Mazda would bring it here too!

@CaretHalfgem 5 місяців тому

I saw the CX60 hybrid, but I believe it is Mazda‘s first attempt at a hybrid system, plus it was about 15,000 more than I could spend. I did not want to be the guinea pig on a new hybrid system, and spend that much. Ifwe are talking about the same car.

@levanceland 5 місяців тому

@@CaretHalfgem where did you see it?

@CaretHalfgem 5 місяців тому

⁠@@levanceland it has been about six months. Maybe I am confusing the numbers, 60, and 90. You could’ve caught me flat-footed there, as I was trying to look on Mazda‘s website for it just now. Lol.

@darbyheavey406 Місяць тому

My Avalon was assembled in KY….solid as a rock.

@kyotoben720 5 місяців тому

For the money, a Mazda gives a better value if the interior is important. I have a 2016 CX 5 and just regular maintenance at 84k miles keeps it running well

@jkline398 4 місяці тому

I had no idea Mazda was good again, thanks for this video Scotty! Mazda is about to put ford and gm out of business. I'm going to find their smallest vehicle with that inline six, very well done because I do love my bmw 335i that has cost me a lot...

@deneilwilliams4380 4 місяці тому

I hope Ford doesn't still own them 🤦🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

@qiweihuang5236 2 місяці тому

Revisiting this video today and guys I am so touched I want to cry, Finally Scotty stops throwing the beauty cover for that Mazda at 22:40!!

@vbroder15 5 місяців тому

Hey, how about NissanX-Trail or Nissan Pathfinder? Are they good too?

@craigstevens9734 Місяць тому

Glad you did this video want to get a Subaru

@zackmax7184 5 місяців тому

I listen to Bluegrass and Gospel Music on Sunday Night and I am just now watching this. I can't walk very Good now and I don't drive anymore, but I enjoy watching Your Videos.

@mattbruce7503 8 днів тому

Up here in Canada, I've blazed trails through deep snow on a major highway in my '19 Crosstrek - while the Jeeps were tiptoeing their way behind me.

@KBFWA 4 місяці тому

Does a 2011 or 2012 Outback have the better tining chain that is not problematic?

@xouthpaw 5 місяців тому

My Mazda had SO MANY problems. 2014 Mazda6. Thermostat going out early, Having to shift my automatic gear selector into park several times in a row before the car would recognize it was supposed to be in park, and then worst of all: Issues from the factory. A false check engine light appeared due to an issue with the ECU programming from the factory (Mazda released a bulletin saying the fix is to pay for a dealership ECU reprogram). I also had issued with misfires; another bulletin which stated my VIN used non standard ignition coils, instead using a cheaper off-brand which were known to cause misfires in the engine.

@nebojsa1976 4 місяці тому

In 2014 that was Ford, not Mazda.

@mattatkins5333 4 місяці тому

Once Mazda split from ford their quality and performance is far better than it's ever been before. 2016+ Mazdas have built a very good reputation

@watsonanthony8438 3 місяці тому

@@nebojsa1976lol😅lol😅

@tonyb7748 5 місяців тому

Wifes Mazda CX-5 had a crack in the head and then a broken frame weld about 5k into ownership. It was not a pattern failure, and they fixed the car for labor only on some of the work as it had to be outsourced. Like most I've owned a number of Nissan, Honda and Toyota products and was severely disappointed. I now own a Volvo S90L and have had zero issues with it even after some high-speed computer software upgrades from Hilton . Might cost more but less worry and a whole lot safer.

@robertfloro3721 Місяць тому

I bought a Mazda cx7 diesel brand new in 2011. Worst paint job with crappy clear coat issues. Timing chain now gone and it is a useless bucket of bolts sitting in my driveway. Wouldn’t touch one again. I hope that they are better now…..Toyota or Lexus seems to be the go. Kia and Hyundai also good here in Australia. Not too many happy Mazda people down under!

@tonyb7748 Місяць тому

@@robertfloro3721 You speak the truth! I despise their cars as well as their junk commercial vehicles.

@jarnailpanesar1684 2 місяці тому

If the wipers motor got a play in there, do you have to replace it or can you repair it?

@peterjansen7854 5 місяців тому

Picked my 2023 wagon 6 in nov Australia.THE BEST.sports model 2.5

@occamsrazor1285 5 місяців тому

JF vs 4S. The first character is the country code. The US is 1 and 4. The second character is the manufacturer F= Fuji Heavy Industries, the name of the parent company. But Fuji Heavy Industries was renamed to Subaru Incorporated in 2017, hence the switch from F to S. The third character is the production facility. Subarus production facility 2 is in Ota, Japan in Gunma province. So is production facilities 1 and 3. Production facility 1 is for the Impreza and Forrester lines. Production facility 3 only for transmission and engine assembly. ALL Subaru engines and transmissions are produced in Facility 3. The Crosstrek line is produced in Indiana, but with engines and transmissions from Japan (and the rear differentials too, but those are built by Nissan).

@mrgarrison3516 5 місяців тому

...and the steel braided CVT belt/chain is made in Germany by a clutch company 😮

@user-ju7dx8mu6d 5 місяців тому

AMC pioneered AWD in the Eagle series. Sadly AMC was failing and couldn't build two cars the same with off the shelf parts. Eagles were great cars once you fixed their shortcomings.

@David-pd8li 28 днів тому

Had a GL in New Mexico. It was old school but it was unstoppable. I lived at 9000 feet and we got mad snow and I never got stuck. Great car and cheep as hell. It was (in my opinion) the New Mexico state car. I'd buy another today but now they're hard to find. Like hens teeth!

@Bernsmooth 2 місяці тому

Subaru seems to truly be underrated. The CVT issues of the past have been eliminated with timing chain update and cooling system tuned to lower gear. The head gasket problems go back to decade or older models and has long been corrected. These are the two things that you hear most subie naysayers still gripe about. Both issues resolved.

@pwyu1969 3 місяці тому

Always liked Subaru but head gasket made me nervous on used cars. What year did they switch to timing chain and figure out head gasket issue?

@One4Truth 25 днів тому

The head gasket issues were fixed 20 years ago and went to timing chains by 2008. I still have a 2006 Legacy I bought brand new which has a timing belt on it and it was really easy to change out, so it must not have been an issue with all of them. No matter what weather you're driving in nothing hugs the road like a Subaru!

@slow_328i 5 місяців тому

Scotty recommending a cvt subaru is madness!

@Joe.Smith. 5 місяців тому

I don't trust Subaru.

@simd510 4 місяці тому

Hes smart and can recognize cvt has come a long way

@johnvenuti3245 Місяць тому

@@Joe.Smith. you are not smart

@milanzivanic5767 2 дні тому

Hi Scotty. Amazing video. Im from Aus and Im on Mazda 6 2021 Atenza(top of the range here) not a popular car to be honest here and I don't know why. Runs good with 2.5 turbo under bonet. Service aprox $400 AUD on 10.000 kilometres. Me mates say its good car but not that ,,good,, like my previous Audi 2.0 T 2010. Can you pls make a video about Mazda 6 in the States and more about your opinion. Thx in advance

@DarrellWefel-ts2kr 2 місяці тому

Back in the day Jeep used to have the best 4 wheel drive system. It was called Quadratrack !!!

@Jimmerca 5 місяців тому

I have owned both Subaru, Forrester and Toyota RAV4. I like the Subaru Forester better because it has much better seating position for tall driver and the all wheel drive system works much better other than that they're pretty equal and both extremely reliable.

@jamesmedina2062 5 місяців тому

ergonomics is so important

@josephwagner3224 5 місяців тому

Agreed. I'm 6'7" and the Forrester is hard to beat.

@JS-oq5go 5 місяців тому

I find the interiors always smell bad...?

@Xanarch_Vigil 5 місяців тому

Hey SCotty, Can you do a review of that new Straight six mazda engine?

@robcig 5 місяців тому

I wonder if Scotty has ever reviewed the Mazda CX5?

@garypierce7380 Місяць тому

Do you have to use high octane fuel in the turbo diesels?

@drewlehman2456 5 місяців тому

I have owned 3 Mazda's now (and my dad has owned 2 bullteproof reliable CX-5s throughout my life so ive had experience with those as well). My current garage is a 2021 manual mazda3 hatchback with the beautiful red leather interior (and the new mazda3 interiors and exteriors are beyond stunning imo, Im still obsessed with how good this car looks), and a manual 1990 MX-5 Miata. Every drive, commute, or errand run is always an absolute engaging blast, and all of my Mazda's have always been overall very reliable. my first one was a 2006 mazda3 sedan and it had some small issues (PCV valve and thermostat sensor died at about 120k miles, and the starter died at 130k, and it had rust, but other than that not many other typical used car issues at that high a mileage aside from regular maintenance) but it always still ran and was still a TON of fun and super comfortable / cozy no matter the drive. Great handling cheap reliable cars. I love Mazda as a company and for their cars. Mazda gang all the way.

@sestin535 5 місяців тому

Mazda Gang here too!

@user-uz5ek9js7g 5 місяців тому

I just bought a Mazda 5 and I absolutely love it!!!!! It drives like a sports car and is well made. It’s my baby . ❤ all black automatic . It’s a 4Wheel drive! I’m very happy with it! so I won’t get stucknñ

@johneisenberg5065 5 місяців тому

I believe Ernie Boch was the very first importer for Subaru and he got a piece of every one sold in the US for years

@sekril9394 4 місяці тому

The gen1/gen2 rav4s were the best they were light and zippy but could handle their own off-road

@luckyme4053 Місяць тому

Just wait until Mazda engines get older and used ,you will run to Toyota and Honda again. It’s true are nice zoom zoom cars but reliability are war from Toyota Honda .

@brianmcpeake2509 5 місяців тому

The best car commercial I remember from my youth, and I'm now 57, was from Subaru. "How does the snow plow driver get to the plow?" Then you see a Subaru driving through the snow and sleet getting him to work.

@carlrutledge3096 3 місяці тому

That was a great commercial, but as I recall it was for a VW beetle...at least when I saw it in the 1960s.

@johnlandacre767 3 місяці тому

@@carlrutledge3096yes I agree. VW was made even more famous by that commercial and others.

@edgardreynoso Місяць тому

Hi what you think about Ford Explorer ST yr 2020

@gnawty4662 2 місяці тому

The Crosstrek is a great car. We have the 2021 in the family and it’s impressive how practical and efficient it drives.

@supersami7748 5 місяців тому

Ask someone who’s owned an independent shop for 20-30 years about Toyotas reliability the last 6-8 years. Unfortunately their QC started slipping about 10 years ago and the last 2-4 years Subaru Mazda a couple of others have either caught Toyota or even surpassed them. One of the best examples is the Tundra. It was one heck of a HD 1/2 ton until they went the Ford route with a tiny V6 with turbos. It’s a real crap shoot the last few years no matter what brand you go with.😊

@bladerunner556 5 місяців тому

I recall a few stories that came out many years ago when Toyota overtook GM in global sales, MANY Toyota execs asked “at what cost” and mentioned a drop in quality.

@ltwig476 5 місяців тому

Owned a few of both brands and tail gate mechanic for 15 years. Oh coarse I didn't get many of either of these brands and 50% were brake jobs, HVAC fans, radiators and the likes. Was working on an 08 Rav4 that a previous shop had failed in figuring out her brake problem. When I saw that master cylinder set up I was astonished. It was the worst POS design I have ever seen in my life. The entire braking system was very sub par. It seems that the old 20R was carrying Toyotas reputation more than anything and other brands have simply caught up. Except for Honda Motor Co.went from the best motors in the world to suddenly POS.

@przemekkobel4874 5 місяців тому

Funny thing - I recently switched to Corolla (2013-2016 kind) and while it is quite OK, there are signs they eventually will become the next VW. First odd thing is how messy are the designations: XI, E18, E180, E170 and production years. Different engines have almost identical symbols, but for example oil filter for 1ZR-FAE variant is different than for the same 1ZR-FAE engine, but from previous model. According to their own warranty terms, you shouldn't see any rust within 3 years, and any holes after 12 years. Maybe it sounds reasonable, but while this car feels like a new one, any look underneath, behind bumpers, or inside wheel arches just begs for fluidfilm. Oh, and it already had a busted AC condenser and sometimes misbehaving proximity sensors (and parking assistant depends on them).

@larryrubin5150 5 місяців тому

@@ltwig476 yes 🙌 💯. I owned a 1975 Toyota Carina with a 20R. engine. Outstanding engine and car. 2200 cc if I remember correctly!

@jamesmedina2062 5 місяців тому

that makes no sense. Tech allows you to increase quality, increase power, and reduce permanent displacement so why would Toyota refuse to downsize?? Chevy went to a big 4-cylinder so don't single out Ford.

@darklotus5309 5 місяців тому

Does a beauty cover serve any legitimate purpose? Like maybe dust prevention. I would imagine it might cause more heat retention.

@ns4854 5 місяців тому

@scottykilmer Please do a video on the new toyota t24a-fts engine. 2.4 turbo that toyota and lexus are putting in most the small suv's now. Is it a good engine? Any issues with it? Looking at a lexus tx for my mother. Going to have her go drive the cx90 now though too.

@donnad3133 5 місяців тому

Get the mdx type s or gv80 or qx60 over the crap toyota makes now

@richardmcnair8440 3 місяці тому

How about the Subaru Forester???? Do you have a video SUV Subaru 4 cylinder Forester or if anybody have information or videos I can watch. Thanks

@sraanz 5 місяців тому

Scotty just wants to make sure he doesn't look biased when it comes to Toyotas, lol, but we all know his love for Toyotas

@mattatkins5333 4 місяці тому

You can love a Toyota and still admit it's not the best anymore. People been loving ford and Chevy for decades and they never been the best

@sraanz 4 місяці тому

@@mattatkins5333 i agree, plus many car makers are making great improvements in their products these days, for example Kia has come a long way and doing great on current modes!

@CJ-xv7rw 5 місяців тому

The head gasket issue is the biggest of all Subaru Crosstrek problems. This is one prevalent issue that many Subaru models encounter, despite their reputation for reliability. Since the 90s, Subaru has been battling this issue, yet it became one of Crosstrek’s problems years later. This problem is common on the larger 2.5L engine.CVT issues Customers experienced stalling, knocks, and shudders from the CVT.Among all Subaru Crosstrek problems, most of them are common only on older models. However, this problem is found even in the second-generation Crosstrek manufactured after 2018. The PCV valve prevents waste gases from building up inside the crankcase and allows waste gases to escape back into the intake system for re-burning; however, this valve is prone to damage.

@palebeachbum 5 місяців тому

People will argue that Subaru fixed the 2.5L head gasket problem years ago, but that's entirely untrue. People are still having issues with 2.5L Subarus. Someone online said they have this issue with their 2020 Outback. It's mind-boggling Subaru has not fixed this issue or scrapped this engine design yet in 28 years. That's insane!

@user-oc4hu2ve1t 5 місяців тому

Subaru is a nightmare. On my Subaru, the headgaskets blew every 7000 miles and it took over a month to get it repaired. And it really was never repaired correctly as the head gaskets blew again after 7000 miles. they could never tune the engine correctly as it continually sputtered and the repair service was not too happy about seeing the car come in just after it was supposedly repaired. finally i gave up and got rid of the car. I have had hondas since then and I can recommend the Honda car and engine.

@simd510 4 місяці тому

@@user-oc4hu2ve1twhat year was your car?

@BlakeMcCringleberry 5 місяців тому

That CX-90 is a really good looking car. It's too big for me, but for the market Mazda's going for, it's a real competitor.

@Mias-trailerparkgarden 5 місяців тому

What do you think about the Subaru cross trek hybrid ??

@gy9969 4 місяці тому

Yes Scotty I agree with you that Mazda is moving up the ranks in quality, dependability and style! Also it’s a few thousand dollars cheaper than Toyota and Honda. I think Hyundai and Kia are also moving up the ranks fast.

@scottstevens1331 3 місяці тому

I think there are complete terrible drive train engine weak would never buy another but look good finished well I will say

@texasboii5539 25 днів тому

Kia and Hyundai’s don’t compare to Toyota and Honda Still behind by a margin

@virgilwyatt4632 5 місяців тому

In all actuality, the Subaru of the 70's and 80's were 4 wheel drives (4WD), not All Wheel Drives (AWD). Also, Subaru had vehicles that were front wheel drive (FWD) only. but later, they changed their way of thinking and began to consider themselves a "niche" consumer vehicle manufacture and they would ONLY build vehicles that had the ability for the allowance of all 4 wheels pulling ALL THE TIME.