Avoid These Toyotas and Fords Like the Plague

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Avoid These Toyotas and Fords Like the Plague, DIY and car review Scotty Kilmer. Toyota Highlander suv review. Ford Explorer review. The best new and used SUV to buy. Is the Toyota Highlander worth buying? Should I buy a Ford Explorer? Good new and used SUVs to buy. Should I buy a used Toyota Highlander? Ford Explorer reliability. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын

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@ray1love1 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty what do you think about the 2007 camry xle v6 would you buy one are stay away from it

@rah.33m 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty how’s your summer?

@KCCC326 3 жыл бұрын

The ecoboost is garbage right? I remember when they first came out you had to drop the motor our to change a sparkplug! I'm a logger and the ecoboost changed the Ford loyalty of many logging crews in my area.

@muddyriverdogz 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a head to head on the minivans

@jameskeefe1761 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what could be in it for Honda to merge with a junk yard.

@stephenspain9167 3 жыл бұрын

A Highlander is like a good high school geometry teacher, boring as hell but shows up every day for 40 years and gets the job done. I drive a Highlander.

@justintime8793 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@elzorro8787 3 жыл бұрын

I love my highlander. Nice to drive and so well thought out. Apart from its obvious reliability.

@aceboogie8986 3 жыл бұрын

Well said you truly have a way with words 👍👍👍

@charleswood123 3 жыл бұрын

I drive one too. Haha this is so on point

@digalittle 3 жыл бұрын

And our 2007 is our daily driver with 217,000 on the ODO.

@AcidFlash123 3 жыл бұрын

85% of Ford Explorers made since 2000 are still on the road...the other 15% were able to make it home.

@vincentfortnite713 3 жыл бұрын

Our ‘17 Explorer is still going strong with no problems

@jessefreeman4447 3 жыл бұрын

2000 v8 going strong as well

@Swordsman99k 3 жыл бұрын

2004 V6 uhh.... sitting pretty on the driveway 😬😬😬

@JayA-ir3it 3 жыл бұрын

2006 v6 driving like brand new

@hircine92h 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@ChessIsJustAGame 3 жыл бұрын

2007 Highlander 4WD with 280,000 miles and still going strong. Remember: "Oh, what a feeling!" Yep, that's me.

@robertc7531 3 жыл бұрын

I hear nothing but good things about the 2007. I just bought one for family vechile aka wife and kids Got it in December has 180k on it but everything seems solid so far at least 🤞

@Andy-im3kj 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 06 highlander and man that thing was a beaut! Sucks that I lost her in an accident but she saved my life from an inattentive driver.

@elzorro8787 3 жыл бұрын

Might have it another twenty years. Lol

@Kauffman578 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but are the newer ones as reliable?

@q4life551 3 жыл бұрын

Highlander is far more reliable. My 2008 highlander still runs great on factory original parts at 350k+ miles

@elzorro8787 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing vehicle

@hajjdawood 3 жыл бұрын

"Highlander is far more reliable." Source: Dude trust me

@bwest-yq3uc 3 жыл бұрын

You are doing something right...taking care of maintenance and using factory parts make a big difference.

@jimsmith8797 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus. How u put that many miles on it already

@pmahardika8699 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimsmith8797 he probably use the car for delivery jobs

@dkenny8655 3 жыл бұрын

My last 3 cars have been Highlanders and none have ever left me stranded. Undeniable quality and longevity.

@sollazzoanthony3963 8 ай бұрын

Question ..."your last three cars.." can I ask why you got rid of them?. Also any serious problems..engine transmission etc? I'm in the market for a SUV, very hesitant..a lot $$$.

@jeskerjames2938 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously Scotty, the quality of these mini-documentaries is up there with TV quality. Like something you would see on History Channel or something. Great Job man.

@nickknee3515 3 жыл бұрын

Every time Scotty says to avoid this Toyota like the plague my heart skips a beat.

@VintageCars999 3 жыл бұрын

Well at least it was just one year, overall the Highlander is better than the Explorer which has problems with more of their year models.

@eyepodoblivion1189 3 жыл бұрын

@@VintageCars999 which year was it. I have a 2017 highlander and I thought he said it was alright. But I skipped through and maybe missed something.

@VintageCars999 3 жыл бұрын

@@eyepodoblivion1189 I think 2015 had some issues and I also read 2003 has the worst complaints. You could Google them and see but I think you are safe. Even if you did have the worst model year it all depends if your particular vehicle has those issues.

@cb5110 2 жыл бұрын

@@VintageCars999 it just not one years, it is more. yes Scotty is correct there are some years it was very reliable but some years they were not. Even the 2019 and 2020 have transmission problems.

@knutron262 3 жыл бұрын

I like old chunky SUVs because they were actual Sports Utility vehicle while basically all the new SUVs are just big luxury cars with a big trunk

@SteveWKk 3 жыл бұрын

Suv's are basically station wagons on stilts........

@jw3946 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 and 2018 Highlander. Both excellent vehicles and pull a 4000# boat with both. I was a Ford and GM owner in the past. I switched to Toyota’s as I had major reliably problems with my last GM and Ford vehicles.

@chrislipscomb4781 3 жыл бұрын

Always bought Ford but I'm switching to Toyota, quality of vehicles are so much better!

@JiTengful 3 жыл бұрын

Should've got the 4runner 😄

@notnooted 3 жыл бұрын

i agree, ive had to rebuild my engine twice within the year.

@elzorro8787 3 жыл бұрын

There's no comparison

@jamesmedina2062 3 жыл бұрын

@@notnooted what engine? what vehicle?

@valeriehancotte-galan4790 3 жыл бұрын

Sad that we don't have pride in workmanship anymore. Really makes us look bad 😏

@MrSlywolfe 3 жыл бұрын

I got a toyota highlander 2019 non hybrid because of you Scotty

@robshaw2990 3 жыл бұрын

We got a 2020 highlander non hybrid for the same reason. It has been a pretty impressive vehicle for the last year. Looking forward to many more years.

@robshaw2990 3 жыл бұрын

@@AD-sp5cv I plan on keeping it longer than 10 years and will never have the expense of having to replace a hybrid battery. Also never worry a day about having 2 systems to upkeep.

@jdmforever5583 3 жыл бұрын

You are a smart

@spamemail258 3 жыл бұрын

Explorer are safer

@a.a.a.r5238 3 жыл бұрын

@@AD-sp5cv Battery will die and must be replaced at some point. Later or sooner. This is the only reason that keeps me away.

@billsmith360 3 жыл бұрын

There is a real problem when people accept $40,000+ for a car or truck unless it is a work truck or high line sports car

@dcarts5616 3 жыл бұрын

100%

@danielmisgana2672 3 жыл бұрын

The argument for the hybrid is in saving money on gas, but it’s a fair criticism. Personally I’d either go fully electric or fully gas powered. Less can go wrong, even on reliable models.

@GMCSir 3 жыл бұрын

Purchased 2009 Highlander Limited with 125,000 miles in 1/2020 - made in Japan. Love it and still going strong with 134,000 miles. My son is a Toyota mechanic so that helps too just in case.

@Therealestrunnerluda 2 жыл бұрын

Lol you only drove 10k Miles?

@AV-kc2ro 2 жыл бұрын

Toyota mechanic? Those exist?

@danb.709 3 жыл бұрын

I loved my 94 explorer, perfect size for an SUV, super comfortable, and the worst problem it ever had was a faulty button on the dashboard. I wish I had never let it go.

@paulcoenen7918 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 1994 also , I liked the size, comfort and the 4.0 had good power and I got 24 MPG highway The bad , twice the cheap 4X4 system broke, once almost causing a serious accident, the overdrive stopped working at 180K Then at 200K a plastic idler pulley failed on the engine belt system causing catastrophic engine overheating and engine failure. It was my last ever Ford.

@danski6694 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulcoenen7918 most people don’t expect the cars to perform well at 200k miles.

@Mkvine 9 ай бұрын

Still have my ‘96 explorer

@deepcow 3 жыл бұрын

I loved my 1981 Ford F-150 with the 300 straight 6, but I went with Toyota since 1990.

@elzorro8787 3 жыл бұрын

Different times. Unfortunately ford, GM and Chrysler didn't keep up and became cheap and nasty.

@jimholmes2555 3 жыл бұрын

That 300 straight six was nearly indestructible, That is why Ford stopped making it.

@CJColvin 3 жыл бұрын

What was wrong with you're 81 F150.

@mida8261 3 жыл бұрын

Keeping mental notes on what to buy and what to avoid when I buy my next used Toyota 20 years from now.

@Kathleen67. 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@valeriehancotte-galan4790 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@danielmisgana2672 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly lmao

@realpilBMF 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@jaa4742 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 2001 Explorer Sport and my mom had a 2002, both were the 2 door smaller version and did not have the same problems as the larger Explorer of the same years. My cousin bought the 2001 and it is still going.

@steveauston6020 3 жыл бұрын

Had a 2000 Ford Explorer, 430,000kms. Original Engine and Transmission. Still ran great when I sold it. Best SUV I ever had. Good times!🤘🍻😂

@jessefreeman4447 3 жыл бұрын

V8 engine?

@steveauston6020 3 жыл бұрын

@@jessefreeman4447 I had the 4.0l V6 with the SOHC. Kept up on all the fluid services. A buddy had the 5.0l in his 98 Explorer. Had well over 300,000kms at that time

@monicagross5131 Жыл бұрын

@@steveauston6020 I just brought one 5.4 it has 267.000 Iles on it t starts right up in good condition I pray it lasts

@steveauston6020 Жыл бұрын

@@monicagross5131 Staying on top of the oil services will help👍

@monicagross5131 Жыл бұрын

@@steveauston6020 thank you I will

@Fedex52738 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Scotty. Keep up the amazing work!!!!

@danielherrera3832 3 жыл бұрын

Boufht a 2018 Highlander for my wife. We've had it a few months and it's been nothing but good to me.

@longbow6416 3 жыл бұрын

When Jurassic Park came out when I was 14: I WANT AN EXPLORER!! Never had a 1st generation but had plenty of excellent 2nd gens when I was older. Was always easy to work on when it had issues and cheap to find parts. Edit: given the 92-98 explorers were basicly Ranger powertrains, they were very reliable.

@jsant24 3 жыл бұрын

We chose the 2017 Highlander non hybrid. We’re very satisfied with it.

@Zombie_Potato 3 жыл бұрын

Toyota highlander, that is what I recently purchased (2021 Platinum). I spent about a year researching for a car and watching Scotty's videos and determined that the Highlander is the best choice for its sexy exterior and interior appearance, comfort, naturally aspirated engine, technology, price and long term reliability as I'm planning to keep this car for 10+ years.

@TexasNativee 3 жыл бұрын

Afternoon Scotty! Always love the information from these videos, watching from Houston, TX. 💪

@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын

hello and thank you!

@250GTOAJ 3 жыл бұрын

Toyota Highlander due to Toyota's proven reliability. We own 4 Toyotas at present! 👍🇨🇦

@KyaniMosaic_Crone 3 жыл бұрын

Toyota Highlander is our favorite because we had a Ford Explorer back in Jan 2006 when we were moving from the East Coast to Denver & U-Haul REFUSED to rent to us. Claimed this was due to the massive amount of Explorer roll overs & that Ford had not only blamed Goodyear but had also blamed U-Haul anytime it happened to occur when someone was towing a U-Haul. We ended up having to rent a Ryder truck AND a tow package so we could tow our Explorer behind the rental truck. If not we'd have had to sell our Explorer because I had broken my leg in multiple spots & couldn't drive, my husband had to. So yeah, Highlander for personal accountability & the fact that knock on wood it's never left our daughter and grand kids stranded

@alialabbas1982 3 жыл бұрын

I have ford explorer 2008. It has 155k miles and still runs great.

@jeffkernen1554 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2008 Mountaineer with 155k and it also runs great.

@alialabbas1982 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffkernen1554 good for you 👍🏻

@samhardy2038 3 жыл бұрын

It should!

@PhillyDee215 3 жыл бұрын

Both new seem pretty decent but if u going used go Toyota😎

@charletfoster8917 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏿

@PhillyDee215 3 жыл бұрын

@@charletfoster8917 4sure💪

@samthesham459 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely.. Go with Toyota.

@samthesham459 3 жыл бұрын

And the old saying Ford = Fix or Repair Daily couldn’t be a more truer statement out there.. Everyday coming home from work I had to stop by AutoZone and buy more crap to keep it running.. 😳😳😂

@PhillyDee215 3 жыл бұрын

@@samthesham459 🤦‍♂️🤣

@mrjth10000 3 жыл бұрын

Willing to bet there is still more 5th generation explorers in auto shops than 1st generation highlanders

@bwest-yq3uc 3 жыл бұрын

I would not take that bet, I would lose.

@Washman-jw3hl 3 жыл бұрын

Explorer always out sold hylander because the hylander owners rarely needed a replacement. You just drive them practically forever. The Explorer was a decent vehicle and rugged off road. And the town I wash cars in has a Ford dealership and man for a long time it was every other SUV we washed. A lot of town folk leased them also so they had a brand new one every 2 years.

@SilverMuhaMan 4 ай бұрын

have a 2011 explorer 3.5l 211k miles still running like a dream

@jasonlim4408 3 жыл бұрын

A month ago, I had a Toyota Highlander as a rental car and I liked it a lot.

@kenmeade7817 3 жыл бұрын

I had an explore for a while worst car ever bought. Then 02 Hilander was probably the best car I ever bought. Now driving 08 Hilander limited, and love it. Explorer was four-wheel-drive that did not work. Hilander’s are all wheel drive and work great on the hills and dirt roads towing trailer with heavy loads.

@justinspurlock7951 3 жыл бұрын

Well now I have a 2006 Ford Explorer and it turned over 279,909 miles on it and it has the 4 6 liter V8, and it is the very best and the nicest vehicle that I have ever had!!

@NickNembus 3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather got a 2006 also but a V6, used it for towing a boat, RV and random junk cars. My grandmother drove over a curb smashing a sign with it (fine slight crack on bumper grandfather put screws in to hold it and still is together😐) My aunt drives it now and recently had a hose explode and drove it home overheating the entire way stopping a few times. Seemed bad at first, but next day filled with water fixed hose and drives like nothing is wrong. Ford dealer inspected it all green marks.. These things are hard to kill

@cdos9186 3 жыл бұрын

@@NickNembus The older ones are literally bulletproof. I would buy an older one over a newer one. Plus, those Ford seats.....

@NickNembus 3 жыл бұрын

@@cdos9186 I would go for a mint condition lower mile 2010-2011 with a v8 for sure. Got a 2010 v6 Escape myself It's pretty much the mini me version of it lol. My mom liked it so much she got the same one.

@theshield1613 3 жыл бұрын

Ford's 4.6l v8 are very reliable, bulletproof engines.

@cdos9186 3 жыл бұрын

@@NickNembus Oh wow. I've heard the newer ones are nothing but problems. Also funny how I like the 2002 - 2005 Explorer a lot yet they have problems with the transmission. Someone on KZfaq doing a review / walkaround said their 2003 Explorer lasted 140,000 miles on the original transmission and then they loved the vehicle so much they got it replaced and it is still going 250,000 miles later. Probably will get one with how much I like them. My dad had a 2003 Ford Windstar with 186,561 miles that was still going before someone involved in a hit-and-run ran the stop sign and caused a second hit-and-run with the front of the Windstar causing it to be totaled. I've never sat in a vehicle with better seats than that Windstar did. All newer vehicles are just too stiff with the seats.

@joshuawolfe7526 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty. Bought a 2016 Highlander new and love it. Have the issue with the radio you mentioned for the 2015, but found once I replaced my iPhone lightning cable that plugs into the radio’s USB port the issue went away. So glad to see you say it is one of the best years as I love the thing.

@bjornironsides6474 3 жыл бұрын

We had a 94 expLODER. I loved that thing! Red leather interior...whole thing was red inside lol

@gregward8689 3 жыл бұрын

I miss my 93, the longer we owned it the more I liked it. My wife recently sold it to a car restorer. We still own a 95 in running condition but I liked the 1st gen better.

@queenb0220 3 жыл бұрын

Ford explorer!!..I have a 1999 mountaineer 4.0 with 265,000 miles a 2004 xlt 4.0 explorer with 288,000 miles and another 2004 eddie bauer 4.0 with 286,000 and just came back from Florida from Indiana pushing 90mph the whole way!!! That's 2000+ miles!!

@NoOne-oe3co 3 жыл бұрын

Oh the days when Ford still cared! Miss those days. Highlander is just great

@ericmangum2318 3 жыл бұрын

Traded in a 2020 Explorer for a 2021 Highlander. It’s not even close Scotty. The V6 and 8 speed is soooo much better than the 10 speed and ecoboost 4 cylinder in the Explorer.

@lotus956 3 жыл бұрын

Your first mistake was getting a 4 cyl in a suv

@mikeh5044 3 жыл бұрын

My wife’s 2020 Explorer does very well. It makes its way to the Ford dealership for multiple warranty repairs. 🤣🤣🤣

@cdos9186 3 жыл бұрын

What happened?

@mikeh5044 3 жыл бұрын

@@cdos9186 transmission reprogrammed and parts replaced at 13K mi, radiator hose recall, intercooler problem. I am not trying to bad mouth Ford, but Scotty tells the truth. Quality has gone down a lot! I am glad I drive a Toyota

@cdos9186 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeh5044 Ford has followed the crappy path GM and Chrysler have. I have no problem with you driving a Toyota but Ford used to make excellent, amazing vehicles. Their older Explorers are amazing, they keep on going. I am never going to buy any new vehicle as I lost respect for them making things more complex, cheaper, and harder to repair yourself. I am only going to buy older vehicles as they are just much easier and especially cheaper to take care of. Looking forward to owning a 1991 - 2005 Ford Explorer. Quality was in mind. Ford is nothing like it used to be. No complex computers, no expensive repair bills.

@phil4110 3 жыл бұрын

We have the 2020 hybrid xle and I love the instant speed on the freeways as well as the cornering! Taking bumps and potholes like a champ to. She gets lots of compliments.

@PowerPuffBhoy 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty I bought a 2020 Explorer back in January, The AC went out after 6 months and Ford took a week to figure out what was wrong with it and fix it.

@pb39374 3 жыл бұрын

Funny because I bought a new 2021 Explorer Limited in March of this year. In May, when I started to use the AC, it was blowing cold air only on the passenger side. Took two separate trips to the dealer and about 10 days total for them to figure it out. Plus they do not have enough loaner cars to give out. We had leased 5 Honda Pilots in a row (every 3 years starting in 2005). We decided to switch it up and go with the Explorer, we kinda regret it. Though, the Explorer is a very good looking vehicle.

@toronado455 3 жыл бұрын

That's precisely the type of problem that I would prefer to avoid.

@jamesmedina2062 3 жыл бұрын

@@pb39374 why not buy Hondas?

@hadleycontractor496 3 жыл бұрын

I had a super duty where the ac did not work correctly. They said it was fine I told them I have other trucks This one is wrong,They told me it was because the truck was a dark color (blue vs silver). It was a pita to talk to them to fix. Eventually got the manager who knew I was a business with several trucks. And magically the ac was substantially warmer than should be. Dealerships lie thorough their teeth. It’s a joke

@toronado455 3 жыл бұрын

@@hadleycontractor496 Told you it was because it's a dark color! What a bunch of nonsense. I'm sorry that happened to you!

@sandyseibelhager7131 2 жыл бұрын

We purchased an "04 Highlander this year with 180,000 miles. So far, no problems except for needing a wheel bearing replaced when we bought it. We love it.

@qkelly6239 3 жыл бұрын

My family owns a 2007 highlander v6 everything works and feels sturdy with over 205,000 miles

@northidahoguy5549 3 жыл бұрын

I liked it better when the Explorer was a trim package on the Ford trucks. We had a ‘72 Ford F100 Explorer 4x4 with a 360 V8, 4 speed in mustard yellow, when I was a kid. My second favorite truck my dad owned back then.

@northdakotaham1752 3 жыл бұрын

I still have a 77 F150 with the Explorer package. Two wheel drive with 400 cubic inch V8. Rides very smooth! Better than my Explorers.

@CJColvin 3 жыл бұрын

Whats you're first favorite truck then.

@ngo7156 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 2015 toyota highlander xle with 46, 000 miles, it was my first car I bought brand new. I plan on keeping it for a long, long time. ; )

@bwest-yq3uc 3 жыл бұрын

2019 Highlander Limited....been running great. No problems. Just keep up with the maintenance. I change the oil tween 4k and 5k miles. Plugs at 60k miles. Enjoyed the video Scotty sure keeps turning them out. No sure how many people are in the background assisting in these videos. Who does the research, etc? Interesting to know.

@f.f.s.d.o.a.7294 3 жыл бұрын

There's definitely somebody else doing the writing on these, which is fine. Evidence of it is sometimes Scotty's pronunciation of a word is off, like he's reading a word he would not normally choose himself.

@cameronferazzi2555 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta commend you for using “tween”. Whether intentional or not, its awesome and im using it now.

@eeyyaakk6801 3 жыл бұрын

Obviously his son. For years now. Unlikely Scotty is the one putting up THICK (thicc) pics.

@f.f.s.d.o.a.7294 3 жыл бұрын

@@eeyyaakk6801 Yes, the memes are definitely current.

@realpilBMF 3 жыл бұрын

He always pronounces hybrid “hybread” in all of his regular videos where he’s just talking and repairing a car. I think he writes these scripts himself. Maybe someone from his old tv show helps him do the graphics.

@TeijoKhanfan 3 жыл бұрын

Have a good weekend Scotty!

@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын

thanks you too!

@gregholmes-brown5628 3 жыл бұрын

This is S tier content Scotty. Love this channel!

@jim6807 3 жыл бұрын

I have a tuned Explorer ST.. Let me just tell you.. fast!! The 3.0 is solid.. Transmission is questionable but I don’t own vehicles very long so not a huge concern. To each their own 🤷‍♂️

@colin6769 3 жыл бұрын

Have one 2 , tuned by Calibrated Power out of Chicago .... 100hp+100tq ... Loved it b4 , love it even more now. Also have Edge CTS3 monitor to keep track of eng & trans. Like u say engine very good. Trans issues are due to "thrashing" -- This one gonna last me a long time.

@jim6807 3 жыл бұрын

@@colin6769 give zfg racing a try best tuner out there for the ST. I have a 5star tune right now for 93/e50 it’s fast but ZFG really knows how to tune the transmission the best. Really want to upgrade the fuel pump to run e85

@colin6769 3 жыл бұрын

@@jim6807 I'll have a look at em tnx. Actually quite happy with 500/515 and my fuel supply here is limited pretty much to 91 and no high Ethanol , but the trans somewhat concerns me, tho the Calibrated Power tune has much improved it but one can't be too careful with these multi-speed high tech trannys. The Edge CTS3 is great for monitoring (everything). I'll do an intercooler upgrade next.

@masongama3096 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty, I finally listened but not after I had spent $2500 replacing an oil pump on my Sierra 1500 Crew Cab with 164 000 KM on it. Six months later check engine light came back on and all the GM dealership where I've always serviced the truck since I bought it with 53 000 KM was to clear the codes and use thicker oil to maintain oil pressure. I got rid of that lemon and moved on to something reliable and slick. I got a 2018 Ford F150 FX4 V8....what an amazing drive and thanx for the words of wisdom 🙌 😀

@esketitethan9679 3 жыл бұрын

I am running close to 300k miles on my 05 Highlander and it still drives like new!

@Kauffman578 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, don't sell it!

@mrgallardo7069 3 жыл бұрын

I'm too poor. I wanted to get a Toyota highlander but could only afford a 2005 rav4 .

@EvenRookiesCanWrench 3 жыл бұрын

If you can find a 1st gen Explorer, get one. The engine is solid. Truck is bulletproof and great for off-road

@danielmisgana2672 3 жыл бұрын

My brother’s got my mom’s 2007 highlander. Mom used it as a work truck for 7 years since new, it drove up and down the east coast as well - went from Toronto to Miami in that thing with the whole family in tow. She gave the highlander to my brother at 200k miles. No mechanical issues at all. My brother shipped the highlander to Dubai where he too used it for business. He drove that thing in a dust storm. Besides minor suspension issues, no problem with the car. 300k miles. He brought it back home to the states 3 years ago after he got married. He bought a new 2018 highlander for the family, and to this day he removed the rear seats and uses that 07 highlander as a work truck. The odometer froze at 350,000 miles. Still runs like a dream. Legendary truck.

@honorisgone 3 жыл бұрын

Proud owner of an 03 explorer with the 4.0l. Bought it at 130k miles for $250 because the transmission was going and that's what scrap value was at the time. 50k miles later and I haven't done anything with the transmission except learn to coax it into 2nd gear with the gas pedal. It's my work truck and regularly carries 1000 lbs of tools and a 3500lb trailer. I've also done some light off-roading and no matter how bad the roads get with snow and ice I always make it to the job, and having a true 4x4 with actual low range comes in handy for pulling trees down. I can't speak to the Toyota but I don't think comparing a full framed SUV to a unibody crossover is a fair comparison.

@verdantia 3 жыл бұрын

How do you make these videos,editing so much time hard work. Ty scotty

@johneastwood4852 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty will always be a legend.

@octavian7789 3 жыл бұрын

Dude these daily uploads. 4 videos per 24, cant even keep up with them, keep em coming

@EricFortuneJr. 3 жыл бұрын

As much as I like the rwd explorer I’d take the Highlander or Lexis RX over everything else on the market. Honda and Acura are solid choices too.

@petergriffen4361 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 2000 explorer v 6. I bought it used with 125,000 miles had it . Never had any major repairs best vehicle I ever owned, it finally died though , but it lasted 10 years and had 280,000 in the end!!

@johnnichols9056 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Scotty! I'm in the market for one of these vehicles now and found it informative. I live in the Midwest where a true 4X4 is a must in the country. Have an older Ranger 4X that's not really a true 4X more like rt rear left front drive no good in the slick stuff and no longer need a pu truck.

@northdakotaham1752 3 жыл бұрын

Have both the 2010 and 2000 Explorers. Both are Limited package and have V8 engines. The 2010 rides alot better and has about 90 hp more than the 5 litre pushrod V8. I still like my 2000 however bc it is more solid built, more simple maintenance. Gauges and buttons are more user friendly.

@chrissynowiec2109 3 жыл бұрын

2016 Highlander. My wife has one and we love it. Planning on a 20 year + vehicle.

@GoonieLord 3 жыл бұрын

1992 Ford Explorer was a beast

@andrewmeehan6151 3 жыл бұрын

Love the first generation highlander and the new one!

@blaakrose 3 жыл бұрын

The first generation Ford Explorer was anything but aerodynamic

@cdos9186 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen plenty of 3rd generations and some 2nd generations, but seriously I have never seen a 1st generation as if all the 1991-1994 models have disappeared sadly.

@northdakotaham1752 3 жыл бұрын

@@cdos9186 cash for clunkers ate up a lot of them.

@cdos9186 3 жыл бұрын

@@northdakotaham1752 Just about cried when you said that. I get so upset every time I hear someone mention that terrible program, and I'm sure tons of people refuse to acknowledge that program even existed or don't even know about it. I actually cried watching that Explorer die wondering is this the reason those vehicles are so hard to find and so many others now. Was cash for clunkers a worldwide thing?

@northdakotaham1752 3 жыл бұрын

@@cdos9186 cash for clunkers was an Obama scam. Only in the U.S....I think the Explorer was the highest number vehicle turned in during that program. Alot of good used, still serviceable vehicles destroyed for no reason at all other than politics.

@CJColvin 3 жыл бұрын

@@northdakotaham1752 I know brother and it broke my heart.

@MegaYangman 3 жыл бұрын

Toyota Highlander all day!

@Shortorderboy1048 3 жыл бұрын

The new explorers in my opinion are just not worth it. The engine is super wonky, the transmission is bad especially when trying to reverse sometimes it’ll take like 3 seconds before the car will move, and it’s overpriced

@northdakotaham1752 3 жыл бұрын

2010 was the last year of the SUV Explorer. Last year with a decent engine....the 4.6 V8.

@VintageCars999 3 жыл бұрын

Dont they have those clunky shifter knobs? Reason floor and column shifters are still the best.

@jaymase3735 3 жыл бұрын

Those 3rd gen Explorers and Sport Tracs with the V8's were an excellent overall vehicle. One of Ford's best shots at making a solid all-around vehicle.

@hajjdawood 3 жыл бұрын

I drove the Explorer and the Highlander recently and the Explorer beats it hands down. Far quieter, more comfortable, way more features, and is cheaper.

@laurenceelisha689 2 жыл бұрын

Cheaper now but watch out for the endgame.

@luboshcamber1992 11 ай бұрын

@hajjdawood It's cheaper to buy for a reason. Later on it will cost wayyy more than Highlander no doubt

@jeffreysantos9070 3 жыл бұрын

We love your channel Scotty 👍

@cordinate81 3 жыл бұрын

But don't avoid 94 Celica, the best reliable car u can get for $300!!!

@theshield1613 3 жыл бұрын

90 is more reliable

@cordinate81 3 жыл бұрын

@@theshield1613 90 u can get for $150 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Semiam1 3 жыл бұрын

I replaced my 2002 Ford Explorer with a 2007 Lexus GX 470. Toyota is where it’s at.

@fernandorangel4679 3 жыл бұрын

I remember the first car my parents had in my childhood was a blue Ford Explorer, I was genuinely sad and gave it my respect for serving my family when we put it in the junkyard

@martinndaini6610 3 жыл бұрын

Great Powerful message inspiration now to all new driver and non driver to know things now.

@petersonanson4300 3 жыл бұрын

I owned the second generation Explorer and I loved it. The only thing that the seats were not comfortable. I test drove the Highlander and loved it even better.

@nickk4010 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2002 Toyota Highlander 1st Generation and I'm keeping it forever. Only 121k miles and runs and drives like new. It also looks great. I use it with the seats down and haul more stuff than most of these show trucks, while still getting decent MPG at 18-20 average. Leather seats, looks good and is easy and fun to drive v6, these things are amazing if you are looking for an affordable mid size suv

@davidhoulden5791 3 жыл бұрын

If I was buying a new one I would buy a Highlander however I still love my 2009 V8 Explorer, 200k and still in great shape.

@Roman-zq8wp 2 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a 2007 Highlander Hybrid Limited with 101k miles. I was able to change the timing belt/water pump myself after doing a little research on how it's done (it took a weekend) but I saved $1,000 and learned a lot in the process. I've since added 10k miles and she's been really solid and extremely comfortable. I even towed a 3,000lb trailer cross-country and averaged 19mpg (not bad!). Because it's a hybrid with 2WD, I regularly get 28-29mpg which is amazing in a 7-seater. I bought this as a "do it all car" and it's living up to it. I paid $6,800 to a private seller which I thought was a really good deal given the low mileage and that most dealers were asking closer to 9-12k in the mileage/condition this car was in.

@jetscream53 10 ай бұрын

Our 2012 Highlander has had no major issues, bought in 2013 with 11k miles. V6 AWD model. Radio volume works but a little flaky, overall the best vehicle we've owned. We even took it to Pikes Peak. Considering a 21-22 Highlander to replace it. Amazing ride when new and still good. Michelin tires help that.

@laurenceperotti9967 3 жыл бұрын

2016 Highlander AWD bought 2yrs ago only putt 10k miles so far love it

@poolmotorrepairguyFL 3 жыл бұрын

The Florida pool pump motor bearing repair guy approved ! that was good info Scotty

@edwarddesoignie1396 3 жыл бұрын

I had some early (‘92 - ‘96) leased Explorers with V-8’s that I loved. You could stomp on the accelerator pedal on the highway on-ramp and get into in-city Interstate Highway traffic with ease.

@BourbonDrinker 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a brand new 2015 Ford Explorer Limited and it spent a total of 6 months in the shop in the two years we owned it, many paint problems, problems with the battery, problems with a noisy sun roof, problems with the windshield fluid sensor, and many of the problems the dealership had to fix multiple times. So, I traded it in on a 2017 Highlander Limited Hybrid and haven't had a single issue since. I will never buy another Explorer again.

@raymathews7035 3 жыл бұрын

I like the Highlander better than the Explorer, think it has a better warranty and service. Offers a smoother ride. And it is a Toyota.

@run2fire 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2009 Explorer used. Had it 9 years. It was decent. But replacing wheel hubs were costly and the front seats head rests on long trips were uncomfortable. But had decent pickup (4.0L) and gas mileage. Also the turning radius was better than my 2020 4 Runner.

@jazminemorales-garcia8957 3 жыл бұрын

Evening Scotty!! My parents own a Ford Explorer & I’m hopefully going to buy a highlander soon. 👍🏽

@elihernandez330 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah get the Highlander. 10spd ecoboost explorer is crap. The rest of ford's quality is really hitting the fan these days.

@eliphillips9691 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a big GM guy so the Ford Explorer is my favorite out of the two. I have a 2011 Ford Edge. My complaints are rust and paint. Besides that any other problems were fixed by recall. Gotta love 🇺🇸 whips. Car drives like it’s brand new though NGL.

@ericgrau123 3 жыл бұрын

I love our 2013 Explorer. It's been perfect.

@classic287 2 жыл бұрын

I drove one of those the other day, and I love it. I'll be getting one in a few months 👍

@irishplayerkc 3 жыл бұрын

I own two cars; for Florida I have a 2011 Honda Accord LE and for Wisconsin I have a 2008 Toyota Highlander Sport AWD. I was a fleet manager in a past job and purchased and drove many different trucks and vans including F150, 250 300, 700; +Chevy 1500, 3500, Suburban + GMC 1500 + Dodge Ram + Toyota Tundra + Kia Van (Junk) + Ram Promaster so I have an informed opinion on what I choose to drive. Using my experience in vehicle service I chose the Accord for Florida and a Highlander for Wisconsin and have not been disappointed in my selections.

@gcs9731 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. I have seen the infotainment reboot problem about once a year on average but it's minor and recovers pretty quickly. Overall it's been the most reliable car I've ever owned.

@luvslogistics1725 3 жыл бұрын

Love my new Highlander Platinum AWD…love it

@davypig571 3 жыл бұрын

These are the best Scotty videos.

@PD_Swag 3 жыл бұрын

7:30 I heard that Toyota is going to discontinue the Sequoia in a year or two. Maybe the Grand Highlander is going to take its place? 🤔

@teresas3543 2 жыл бұрын

I own a 2018 highlander, bought used and only has now after 2 years 37,000 on it. No problems at all. Even with the V6 model gas mileage is very good. No regrets, hope to have this car forever.