Best and Worst Toyota and Lexus Models for Reliability in 2023

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In this video I share with you the Best and Worst Toyota and Lexus Models for reliability. I work on various Toyota and Lexus models every day at my Toyota and Lexus speciality shop and the best models are the models that I rarely see come in for actual repair, they almost always come in for maintenance.
And then there are some models that are always in the shop for heavy repairs and repeated issues that sometimes seem never ending.
Disclaimer: Some of the models listed might offend some folks that own them. That is not the intent. If your car was listed as a worst model or not mentioned at all, it doesn't mean it's not good, it means you have done a good job taking care of it hence why it has worked well in your case and that makes me happy as majority of the models in the worst category are a result of neglect for reasons unknown.
Please consider a pre purchase inspection or heavy research into a model before buying it then finding out you didn't buy a good one. Spend majority of your research, inspection and investigation prior to buying the car, not after you've already bought it. I hope this video helps folks with the tough market in 2023 of lack of good cars to buy and inflated pricing.
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Disclaimer
1:32 Best Sedans
6:30 Best SUVs
11:51 Best Trucks
15:59 Worst Models
27:53 Oldies But Goodies
31:01 The Most Important Thing

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@JesusisKingRedeemerMessiah 11 ай бұрын

This man is a national treasure . We must preserve him and Scotty as long as possible.

@rightlanehog3151 11 ай бұрын

International treasure .

@rahimlee5413 11 ай бұрын

Scotty is a hype man. Click bait monster. CCN content is much better in my opinion. I used to watch scotty but got tired of the nonsense.

@aussie2uGA 11 ай бұрын

Scotty? lol, what a nutjob for technical content but he's great for entertainment value.

@riceburner4747 11 ай бұрын

@@rahimlee5413 I AGREE! Scotty USED to be good. He's not even in the same league as AMD.

@Vyantri 11 ай бұрын

@@rahimlee5413 Honestly man fuckkkk. I really like Scotty but he goes overboard with that fucking click bait. Every FUCKING title is clickbait. Every one. He doesn't even address what is written in the title most of the time.

@JamesAngelo 11 ай бұрын

I love content like this. As you get older and have owned a few vehicles that are exciting but unreliable, you really start seeing cars as means to get from point A to B. As a result, reliability becomes paramount.

@rightlanehog3151 11 ай бұрын

Exactly.

@weirdtemple1217 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, spending a lot of money and the inconvenience of it will change your priorities. I'm a car nut myself, I own 2 cars, one is a Toyota, that car is my daily where my Infiniti is my project car, also semi-reliable.

@RetiredSignDude 11 ай бұрын

Yep As we get older, we worry less about impressing our friends and neighbors

@phudamus 11 ай бұрын

this is too true. as exciting and fun as cars are growing up dreaming of bmws and benzes, after owning one or two and anticipating every couple of months spending thousands of dollars and living in fear not knowing what the next light is gonna be on, it is not worth it as an older person. You have too much going on to be worried and spending on cars. buy once, cry once.

@stephendibari5010 11 ай бұрын

German cars (except Porsche) are exciting to drive but After 5 years old and/or 50k + miles they will bankrupt you. My 2002 Lexus ES300 maybe “boring” to most people but at 176k miles it’s as reliable as anything on the road today. I replaced all 20 year old OEM parts (starter, alternator and struts) and now it rides like new. It will last me another 176k miles with proper maintenance !!

@philodox7599 5 ай бұрын

I don't know how rewarding it is making these videos, But I hope that you understand HOW MUCH we all appreciate and admire your dedication to being top level at what you do and then sharing it with us. I try to get everyone I can to subscribe to your channel.

@Nweran 11 ай бұрын

The cleanliness and organization of your shop makes me trust your content even more.

@walpoleandworcester 11 ай бұрын

Congrats on the one year anniversary of having your own shop man! Glad to see business has been well.

@mattmc8391 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I know I would take my vehicles to him if he was even remotely close to me . In fact , it would be an honor to know that he actually laid his hands on my GX 😂

@TheCarCareNut 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Shop update video coming very soon

@Mig233 11 ай бұрын

@@TheCarCareNut Excellent video as always. I really enjoy these types of videos and your experience based opinions. With that said, maybe you can help clarify something. You stated the 10-14 4runner and fj 4.0 engine being bulletproof. However, the 10-15 Tacoma engine is susceptible to head gaskets and oil leaks. Aren’t these engines identical? I can’t imagine Toyota putting slightly different versions of these engines in essentially the same chassis during the same years. I appreciate your feedback and keep up the great work!

@lowlowlowlow1453 11 ай бұрын

@@TheCarCareNut Is your background real?

@jeffatbeach79 11 ай бұрын

very infomative

@hondoman454 11 ай бұрын

Congrats on the first year anniversary of your shop! Thank you for videos like this, it does help to get your perspective. Have 186k miles on 2003 vibe with very few issues over the last 9 years. Have 2012 and 2014 Prii with 101k and 65k miles respectively with zero issues other than some recalls. Love Toyota quality!

@rileylangrell7979 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE this channel! To hear a professional’s opinion on specific years and models is worth it’s weight in Gold!

@danbryan5002 7 ай бұрын

Im blessed to have found your videos when you were working at a Toyota dealership. We own a 2009 “Pebble Beach” edition RX 350, with the 2GR FE engine. It has just turned 175,K miles. With no issues or major repairs, just the routine maintenance. We absolutely love this SUV! The maneuverability, comfortable seating and quietness of the road is very impressive for those early years.

@raycollington4310 11 ай бұрын

Given the thousands of car repair workshops, you deserve some official consumer group recognition for being the first (as far I'm aware) to inform the consumer. This video alone has probably made some people stop and rethink a purchase decision and saved them at lot of heartache. It's good to remind people that some Toyota owners and neglect are the main cause of issues. Imagine if a manufacturer decided to promote taking care of their products. I guess the commercial benefits of obsolescence is just too lucrative. Great public service broadcasting here AMD, can you imagine this video if you were a BMW specialist, you would need a whole library of videos with one per model 😂 Thank you.

@rightlanehog3151 11 ай бұрын

Exactly.

@rdmineer1 11 ай бұрын

All car ads, including those from Toyota, promote driving in an abusive and unsafe manner. They insinuate, "Break it! Come get another one!"

@Mike_44 11 ай бұрын

Can’t believe it’s already been a year since you opened the new shop, time dure flies! Many thanks to you Sir for taking the the time to show the public the things dealers would never disclose. Thank you for saving us time and money!

@carsfeeds 11 ай бұрын

Because dealers don't even know sh!! 😆

@jessewynne8193 11 ай бұрын

That year flew on by

@andrewreynolds4949 10 ай бұрын

I had an ‘06 Corolla for many years, secondhand and brought over from Puerto Rico of all places. It stayed in the family as a spare car, and other than a minor problem with exhaust system noise and a loose shifter linkage it’s run really well. It has 195k miles on it now and still sees some use from time to time.

@jzezulka2357 3 ай бұрын

I actually have a 2007 RAV4 V6 sport that was passed down to me from my dad and he’s the original owner for it. He has been doing full synthetic oil changes on it every 4000 miles and still runs like a dream has 191,000 miles on it. I’m hoping to get 300 K out of it.

@Kip78956 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations brother. Thanks to your videos, I’ve been able to apply so much knowledge to my job. I’m a 3rd year apprentice Toyota technician. I’ve learnt so much through you and am loving the job. All the best for you and your family in the future good sir.

@timmiller7589 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, AMD! Love the channel and your desire to take care of the customer. Appreciate that you highlight the importance of maintenance and 5K or less, oil changes

@GroundhogCPD 11 ай бұрын

we just got a 2015 RX 350 with 116,000 miles on it, thanks to you and Scotty we knew what to look for and look out for, super happy with our purchase and look forward to putting 200k miles on it! thanks to you and ALL the youtube mechanics

@markl3028 11 ай бұрын

Always very informative as usual. Live in the rust belt, literally 3 blocks due NE of your shop & here has been my Toyota/Lexus experience. Had an 07 ES350, did the routine maintenance, kept it clean & never had issues. Only saw the dealer for recalls, otherwise everything was performed in my garage. Kept it for 12 years. Presently have a 17 RX350 & 18 GS350; to date both are performing similar to ES. Have been performing the maintenance, keep them clean (top & bottom) & thanks to your videos, look out for many pointed out items. Most definitely concur with early Rav4 issues. Owned a 06 & never had one with so many factory recalls & mechanical failures. Had the V6 model & taking care of it didn't matter; had an early water pump bearing failure, muffler rusted through at the top in 4 yrs (integral w/ the cat convertor & covered by the exhaust warranty), rear diff coupler failed (just before the special diff warranty expired), had a rear coil spring break, and many more I can't remember.

@billyalbers5231 11 ай бұрын

I bought a 2017 RAV4 Limited based on your earlier reviews, and you are definitely on the mark. The only time I had a concern outside of regular maintenance which triggered the check engine indicator was that i had to replace the fuel cap, which is cheaper that what usually appears with other makes and models that usually show up at this low mileage. Close to 80,000 miles now, and still going strong! Thanks for all you do, much appreciated!

@colorphonedan 11 ай бұрын

I have a 2018 XLE with 66K miles that I hope to be driving for at least a decade. That thing never has any problems, I love it

@shortylarson8997 2 ай бұрын

@@colorphonedan We have a '18 SE and it's been solid. No issues other than regular maintenance. The head unit sucks though and it is loud on the highway.

@SimiValleyPat 11 ай бұрын

Love this channel. I wish AMD would make a video to offer advice on how to find a trustworthy mechanic like him. I always cringe taking my car in for service and having to endure the relentless upsells. I do feel more confident now after listening to this channel. Keep up the great work. His channel truly is a community service.

@Krakondack 11 ай бұрын

I had no problems finding a good one, just by reading the reviews on Yelp, especially the negative ones. You have to filter out the guys who are just cranky, but any systemic problem comes out. As a result, I have a mechanic who advises against things I think the car might need. "Wait for it to get worse, there's no point spending the money just yet." Or "This car is a goner. Don't put any more money into it, apart from oil changes."

@dekkerlundquist5938 11 ай бұрын

Scarce as hen's teeth nowadays.

@juliusmiranda123 11 ай бұрын

Another very informative video that's why I always watch it from start to finish. I work as an auction vehicle inspector and these information helped me on what to watch out for when inspecting on Toyota vehicles. Keep up the great job AMD...you're truly a big impact in the Toyota community 👍

@ebenlogah7500 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your anniversary!! I just want to say I am so grateful for everything you put out! I have learned so much from you. May God continue to bless you!

@hunterj952 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the one year anniversary! Your the Toyota Guru! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us on utube,

@docwel1 11 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your videos, especially the video on your recommended maintenance. I took notes on that one and now know exactly what maintenance to do and when to do it to keep my 2019 Avalon V6 in good shape. I love that car. Thanks.

@brucephilp3950 11 ай бұрын

So useful. Thank you. As an on-and-off Toyota owner for more than 40 years, almost everything you said rang true to me. The only exception was the the Lexus RX... our 2018 developed a shocking list of issues in less than two years. I'd literally never had to 'repair' a Toyota product before. I ended up throwing myself on the mercy of the local Toyota dealer and going back to a 4Runner.

@jmsainz4770 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience, your honesty, and the effort you put into your videos. I really appreciate what you do. Your channel is one of the best. I am a mobil mechanic in the South Florida area, and I admire you, Sir.

@JamesJonesTech 11 ай бұрын

Great video AMD! My 98 LS has been my most expensive to maintain but I also have an 02 and an 04. I daily the 02 with pleasure and use the others as weekend/vacation cruisers. Enjoy your weekend brother!

@Shododaan 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your first year with your new shop! Thanks for sharing so much information with us.

@davidlong6575 11 ай бұрын

I have a 2015 Rav 4 with 235,000 miles, decently maintained but driven hard. First 100,000 miles was all chicago city miles with Uber, the rest of the miles are 1000 per week highway delivery driver job in Oklahoma. Car is still running great but I am burning a ton of oil. Recently tuned up all the cheap stuff like spark plugs, coolant exchange, but that’s not stopping the problem. I think I’m gonna have to go in for an engine rebuild because I love this car so much it’s a beast. Your videos have been a big help guiding me through maintaining this car late into its life.

@richardb.5691 11 ай бұрын

I have a 2010 FJ which has always resided in Arizona so no rust issues. Still rides and runs like it's brand new - love it!

@subaruamazon 11 ай бұрын

they re classic. what is it that people love about them?

@keithsanders2792 11 ай бұрын

Congrats to you and Mrs. Car Care Nut. That year flew by!

@johnfromnewjerseyusa1369 11 ай бұрын

Happy 1-year Anniversary! 🎉 I'm glad you've been so successful owning your own shop. 🙂

@clg1400 11 ай бұрын

I have owned my RX450h (hybrid version of the RX350) for 5 years and has been very reliable. However, this year I experienced an issue that, it turns out, is quite common. The front suspension top mount bearing failed. Lexus dealer quoted c. £2,000 for the repair! Unlike other manufacturers, Lexus don't list the top mount as a spare part and, instead want to sell you the complete strut assembly! Fortunately I found a local mechanic who will remove the leg, separate the top mount, then passes it to an engineering neighbour to remove and replace the bearing. They then reassemble the suspension. Total cost £270! If you aren't local, the engineer offers a same day turnround postal service if you send him the top mount. Cost just £75.

@TS-sh8xo 11 ай бұрын

My brother I love your honesty God Bless you and your family it’s so refreshing to see an honest repair shop I’m in New Jersey one day I will pass thru your area and stop in 👍 God willing

@yazz3r 11 ай бұрын

I just bought a 2005 Lexus GX470 in ok condition and and that suffered from bad previous owner and mechanic. I am planning on restoring it to mint condition following this wonderful channel. Today I changed the spark plugs and Factory Toyota oil 👍🏽 Thanks for the great info

@meteoro300 11 ай бұрын

I had a 2006 IS350, for 12 years, then handed to my daughter, drove it for 3 years in high school. Bullet proof. Regular maintenance only. Alternator and starter were the major issues with it. Sold it with 182k miles.

@RichardCarr-zv6bl 6 ай бұрын

Love your presentations. Good teacher. Keep them coming Rickie from down under Astralia

@DrDoinks 10 ай бұрын

So glad I've had the privilege of watching your channel and all of your Lexus content. Can't wait to find that perfect price on a 2013 ES350 with around 100k miles... Balling on a budget!

@pooncalv 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on one year anniversary of your shop!! 🎉 Can you make a video comparing different rust proofing options and what you would recommend?

@davidharrison3173 11 ай бұрын

You are an honesty Rock Star. The right man at the right time. Hard to imagine how you can improve what you are doing but I am sure you will. I have a 2021 Tundra and it’s the only thing I have faith in life in these times.

@kevinhill5531 11 ай бұрын

Always love watching these and then reading the comments lol.. Appreciate your knowledge and all that you do for the toyota/lexus owners and happy to say I own a few if the gems you spoke of. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience

@f2john 11 ай бұрын

I bought a 14 LS 460 F Sport (cue the tar and feathers from AMD) last July that the Carfax had shown a steady history of being serviced on time. I knew going in that brakes and tires would wear faster and be more. Got it with 119k miles and had all the fluids done soon after as the they would be due. So far with the about 8000 miles I've put on it it's been great. Comfy, all the features and I'm getting about 18-19 mpg in town which really isn't awful for it's size and power.

@felixcarballo7532 11 ай бұрын

Scotty and this amigo they are the best teachers, excellent video . We need to preserve him

@sanurshenoy5739 11 ай бұрын

Hello AMD. Your knowledge of Toyota vehicles is truly amazing. The kind advice you give for buying and maintaining toyota vehicles is not available anywhere else. That makes you unique. I wish you success in your garage as well as your videos. May God bless you.

@bradleyd6000 11 ай бұрын

This channel is becoming a favorite of mine! Very informative when it comes to Toyota/Lexus vehicles. Keep up the great content and God bless you and your family.

@camillelumley2224 3 ай бұрын

I love this Man! He is so informative and helpful about purchasing a new or used Lexus/Toyota. I’m watching every video available before making my purchase this month.

@jimrase3494 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. I bought a 2012 Rav4 used from a local dealership and I now know why the previous owner traded it in. Trying to fix their problems now.

@cwie2968 11 ай бұрын

I have a 2005 4Runner. 311,000 miles 4.7 V8. Bulletproof reliability. No oil burning and no leaks

@RajaMungamuri 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations for your shop anniversary & Thanks for the awesome content. One of the best channels is this and Scotty ! Could you please also do a review on Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2023 if possible 🙏🏻

@busybee35fyi 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for updating the list since the the last one you did which I bought my 2013 RX350 based on it and you are right. So thank you again.

@osmarorozco963 11 ай бұрын

Congrats to TCCN on 1 year anniversary of shop! God bless!! Best wishes for many years of success!!

@johnpavon799 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video, always learn good advice from the Car Care Nut!

@0128reg 11 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you for finally mentioning the NX200t In one of your videos. I have been religious about the oil changes in my 2015 model ever since I saw your Camry oil consumption video. Thank you for this valuable knowledge!

@guardianofthraben 11 ай бұрын

Informative video as always! Car Care Nut you have become my favorite automotive channel by far

@timetowakeup6302 11 ай бұрын

I’ve got a 2004 Lexus RX330 with over 250K miles. Engine still runs like new and overall the car is in excellent shape. Hoping it goes for at least another 100K miles. Regular maintenance is always vital.

@luckyyu2004 11 ай бұрын

Another 250K at least....Change the timing belt and engine oil on time and watch.

@timetowakeup6302 11 ай бұрын

@@luckyyu2004 The timing belt that’s in there now has 75K on it. Should I change it at 100 K?

@luckyyu2004 11 ай бұрын

@@timetowakeup6302 yes. Every 100k is a good time line

@golferpro1241 11 ай бұрын

My ‘04 RX330 has 42,700. How many more will it go? Manufactured 08/2003

@luckyyu2004 11 ай бұрын

@@golferpro1241 To Da Moon!

@Fadic4 11 ай бұрын

I have a suspicion that some increased neglect for the late 2000s year models was because of the recession, most people were probably trying to spend their money elsewhere.

@LLRayburn 2 ай бұрын

My 1996 4-Runner (manuel) has 478K miles. If I could afford to send it to this man for a mechanical "makeover" so it could make it to a million miles, I would. To us Toyota/Lexus lovers, this is one of the best KZfaq channels there is.

@TerinaHeidelberg 4 ай бұрын

I’m so grateful for your videos!! Thank you! ✨

@peterkaputsos4125 11 ай бұрын

Congrats on one year. Wishing many more. My 22 Tacoma is fun and exciting. Maybe another video on what we need to do to keep this gen running reliably.

@jimtwyman4034 11 ай бұрын

One of the best videos on KZfaq! I guess I’m lucky. In my garage I have: 2005 Camry V6 with 52k miles 2020 GX460 Premium with 14k miles 2021 Tundra Platinum with 24k miles

@dane1976 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations. Allow me to genuflect and kiss your feet. 🦶

@carlovanrijk4039 3 ай бұрын

Jimtwyman, with these vehicles in your garage and their respective mileages, you’ll probably never have to buy another vehicle ever again! 😃👍🏼

@Janfey 3 ай бұрын

I have 2019 Lexus ES300h 178k kilometers and 1991 Toyota Carina II 171k Kilometers

@beanteam2217 2 ай бұрын

Do you not drive much?

@jimtwyman4034 2 ай бұрын

@@beanteam2217 I did before I retired 5 years ago, over 60k miles per year. I purchased the Tundra and GX post retirement. Inherited the Camry from a family member. Thanks for your interest.

@AM1381.5 11 ай бұрын

I just cannot say by words how great you are! Your honesty and originality have made the people more comfortable and aware while looking at different cars. May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.

@anothersiguy 11 ай бұрын

Feeling a little better about pulling the trigger on a 21 Prius. It’s definitely weird looking but hoping to keep it till my son can drive it (he’s a month old). As a Honda guy I appreciate the wealth of Toyota knowledge I’m leaning from this channel, keep it up!

@aprtur 11 ай бұрын

Great video, AMD! I feel like this is something that's generally only known by enthusiasts and those in the industry (I'm grateful for having worked in dealers quite a bit myself). One vehicle I'm surprised you didn't mention, and am curious on your thoughts - Lexus HS. Don't they experience a lot of the oil burning issues due to the old piston ring design, as well? Very unusual/rare car, but a watch out for buyers, I think. Side note, as well - congratulations on the one year shop anniversary! I hope things continue onward and upward for you!

@zdravkodimitrov 10 ай бұрын

In another video he said - stay away from the HS!

@mrpielover615 11 ай бұрын

I used to own a 1997 4runner (before it was totaled by an idiot turning in front of me) with 497k miles at the time of the accident. It had very few issues. Regular oil changes and other servicing for life-limited parts when they are due can make those trucks last forever.

@BOSS-xy8op 9 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand. My uncle had a 95 GS300 Lexus with over 300K on it and it ran like a smooth clock. Someone ran the traffic light and t-bone that Lexus and the insurance total it out. That happen in 2003 and 20 years later he still talks about that Lexus.

@ex8280 9 ай бұрын

my dad just got t-boned on his 4runner. The front end is damaged near the wheel well, my brother who's a mechanic says its possible to fix, but the family says it's better to buy another one. Here I am looking for a good used one for them. They do not understand, people don't often sale good used ones. And if they are, they are 2/3 the price of a new one. Rich people giving poor people purchasing advice.

@FrenchMann-jb2qk 8 ай бұрын

90s Toyotas and most cars are not a problem. The issue with Toyota is Tacomas and rust. They kept screwing up the rust proof for 3 generations!

@BOSS-xy8op 8 ай бұрын

@@FrenchMann-jb2qk I had a 1995 Toyota Tacoma 5 speed manual with the famous 22R Engine. The truck ran like smooth sewing machine. Rust was a huge issue!!!

@67daltonknox 8 ай бұрын

I had a 1984 Supra that suffered the same end at 205,000. Who knows how many miles it might have reached.

@nisaroberts9059 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations on owning your shop U always provide GR8 advice, thanks so much.

@arthurjamesmoore9309 11 ай бұрын

love your channel man i have a 2012 Toyota Highlander its done 170,000 an i change the oil every 5,000 runs like a dream like you say, oil is cheap,engines are expensive so maintaining it is a must,congrats on your 1 year anniversary

@Eapp1480 11 ай бұрын

12 highlander here as well 💪🏽💪🏽🐐

@jubblybits6155 11 ай бұрын

I just bought a 2016 rav4 with 175,000 after researching and finding their high reliability. I had a compression test done before buying. All cylinders were 171-173 psi. Not the best but still well within normal range. It hasn’t burned any oil after around 900 miles. I paid 10,700 for it. Book value is 13k-15k. It does have scratches but almost no dings or dents and no rust on vital components. Zero leaks! Thanks for your knowledge AMD!

@milfordcivic6755 11 ай бұрын

$10,000 for a vehicle that's 7 years old with almost 200K on it. Just doesn't seem right. Years ago, a car like that would be lucky to see a $5000 asking price.

@jubblybits6155 11 ай бұрын

@@milfordcivic6755 oh I agree. It’s ridiculous. I would have much rather paid 5k. Is what it is though and it isn’t getting any cheaper. I could have easily gotten a kia, Nissan, Chevy etc etc for thousands less but I’m paying for reliability.

@DBMD7 11 ай бұрын

Same here. Just bought a 2015 Rav with 158k paid $13k for it but it was a 1 owner lady owned and meticulously maintained. Runs and drives like it has 15,000 miles on it. It still looks brand new. My Wife took it on a 6 hour round trip and said she would never know that it had that many miles on it. Toyotas command higher prices because their reliability has been proven. No car is perfect but I trust Toyotas and Hondas for that matter and when taken care of and maintained they last. Also have a Camry with 230,000 on it and this thing runs like a sewing machine.

@user-tb7rn1il3q 11 ай бұрын

@@DBMD7 Modern cars, especially Toyotas, are designed more like airplanes thus will last a very long time. In the 1970s cars had a hard time lasting over 75k miles. Now they go over 300k miles with ease.

@MultiMusicbuff 11 ай бұрын

@@user-tb7rn1il3q the irony is that 70's cars could have lasted a lot longer but most owners thought maintenance was an option.Too many of those cars never got an oil change. The engines & transmissions in full size cars were bulletproof and if it wasn't for the simplistic design of those drivetrains they would have never lasted as long as they did.

@ChrisTejada-nl7mh 11 ай бұрын

Man this video quality is insanely good!

@midjo6143 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your channel you’re very honest and forthright very entertaining. Thank you so much.

@ghostspector3732 11 ай бұрын

As always Sir, very valuable & informative information. Bravo!!!

@gearrunner 11 ай бұрын

I currently own 2023 Lexus NX 350 2016 Tundra Platinum 50k miles 2014 Lexus IS 250 F Sport 81k miles 2011 Camry 4cyl 64k miles All have been very well maintained and have been amazing vehicles

@t.martin3179 11 ай бұрын

How long did you have to wait for your NX? Were you able to find a deal? I need to replace an '02 GS 300.

@gearrunner 11 ай бұрын

@@t.martin3179 walked on to our local lot looking for a RX and they had the NX we bought sitting there that had just been taken off the trailer 5 mins before we got there.

@t.martin3179 11 ай бұрын

@@gearrunner Lucky!

@cenccenc946 11 ай бұрын

I got a 2010 FJ cruiser. Just maintenance on it so far, and hitting 60,000 miles. Absolutely love it. It would be totally impractical with lift and mud tires on it, except I live in rural area and overland with it in the Patagonia. I bought it from my brother that lived in a city when it had 25,000 miles on it, so basically it only got driven to Toyota for sevice and weakened trips. No rust issues where I live. Totally planning to keep it for the rest of my life. owners regularly get 500,000+ miles on them, which probably more than I will put on it in my lifetime.

@rightlanehog3151 11 ай бұрын

I hope it isn't too late to pair it up with a 2 door Prado. 😁

@labradachi1 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the updated video AMD. I just got a 2004 Solara with 225k miles on board. Seems solid to me.

@abdulquadri4941 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your one year anniversary 🎉 this channel is a gem 💎

@coloradoboo1071 11 ай бұрын

Wow so accurate! Our old 2008 Corolla has been the most problem-free car we’ve ever had! (Closing in on 200,000 now) Our former son-in-law has her but I still maintain it for him.

@johndesaavedra1040 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for producing this video. I would like to find one of these gems, however I may not outlive my 2006 base Highlander. I have taken care of it and done some real tune-up items and it runs, drives, and keeps going as if it is new.

@JamesBond-pd8gy 11 ай бұрын

I just bought a 2004 highlander limited with 39k miles from an older senior citizen who was the original owner. It's like going back in time. Its so far been the cleanest and newest looking car I've ever had. I plan on keeping it forever. I prefer older model toyotas that have proven themselves over time. I've always changed my oil at 3k miles because I don't drive alot of miles even after the 3 months interval. I hope you enjoy your highlander. I smile everytime I see one of the first gen models on the road.❤

@chrisNyagwa-lk3ze 11 ай бұрын

I just like how organise you shop is , indeed it inspires

@alexshapley8331 11 ай бұрын

👍 many thanks, very informative, and.... Happy Aniversary!

@suriya8080 11 ай бұрын

I bought a 2016 rc300 f-sport a couple years ago. I love this car. Fun to drive and super reliable

@tomk3728 11 ай бұрын

What a wealth of useful, actionable information for buying a quality Toyota/Lexus. You've outdone yourself this time. Thanks and congratulations on your shop's one year anniversary! You have a great honest, service-oriented approach to car care. Your customers are all very fortunate to have found you.

@garymoon2829 3 ай бұрын

Besides the value of the content you present, I sincerely enjoy listening no matter what specific topic is being presented. Thank you AMD! Have yourself a wonderful day!

@williamstewart3469 11 ай бұрын

We are all privileged to learn from this honest gentleman who is both unbiased and well experienced.

@Vandebirt 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir for this valuable information. I've been watching your channel for quite a few months and your film about the Land Cruiser sold me... Although I ended up getting a LX570 since it seems that there are very few LCs for sale and the ones available as Scotty Kilmer says They are not giving them away. Nevertheless I'm really happy with my purchase.

@yosoymichaelmyers 11 ай бұрын

Happy for you brother 🙏🏻 got your own shop and all now 🔥🔥🔥

@performa476 11 ай бұрын

Outstanding video. Wonderfully informative. Thank you.

@MartinGeorgeBerishaj 11 ай бұрын

When purchasing a used Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid... how strongly do you suggest getting a "Stress Test" for the battery before purchasing? Do you feel this should be a common thing for a seller/buyer to do before purchasing whether it's from the dealer or private party? Love your channel, sir! Thank you so very much!

@matte8441 11 ай бұрын

As a tech one more thing i noted about the 2016 Tacoma, they go through lower control arms and rear shock absorbers like crazy. It might be because we have bad roads in Canada but they tend to need replacement at just 70,000 kms (43k miles).

@aaronschmidt4580 11 ай бұрын

I am curious if there is any 'extra' preventive maintenance you would suggest to keep the 2016 going if I haven't experienced any issues so far (100k miles)

@alvinsimba734 9 ай бұрын

@aaronschmidt4580 undercoating is the biggest win especially in Canada.

@otis4349 11 ай бұрын

Love this content. Hoping our 2020 Highlander stays out of the shop. We baby it with maintenance and we’re fortunate to have a great mechanic.

@brianvickery4071 11 ай бұрын

Wanted to say thanks, and subscribed because of your insight into Toyota vehicles. You really helped seal the deal about me looking for a Highlander Hybrid.

@Alan_S_M 11 ай бұрын

Congrats on your 1 year anniversary!!

@porssul3462 11 ай бұрын

شكرا على هذا الفيديو النافع والمعلومات القيمة ❤❤ ومبروك على مرور سنة على تأسيس الكراج

@MPGunther1 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your shops 1 year anniversary! Nothing harder than starting a business in these times.

@peterkwok9608 11 ай бұрын

Thank you AMD for such a detail explanation about good and bad Toyota and issues they have. God bless you and your family 🙌🙌

@georgeproctor2586 11 ай бұрын

What a great video. I have owned 5 Lexus RX 350 Lexus and they are truly good cars and as I see changes coming, such as the engine, I hope they don't go down in reliability. Thank you so much for your honesty and commitment to the Toyota community

@jimt5683 11 ай бұрын

Same here Lexus ftw!

@williamburkholder769 11 ай бұрын

I'm one of those proud owners of a 2010 Prius. All recalls fixed. Inverter repaired under warranty at one point. NO other issues. Two previous owners. Perfect maintenance records and 5000 mile oil change intervals. Battery fan cleaned annually. 103K miles, 50K of which are mine. I will put a new HV battery in it when needed, and keep it, as it is paid for and runs flawlessly. I agree, though, that this and the 2011 are to be approached with caution. We also have a 2009 Prius with over 200,000 miles, running on original battery. Our other 2009 Prius was wrecked by a drunk in an F150, or it would have over 200K on it, also. Those second gen Prii are amazing.

@Von_RX 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Only channel on youtube with this much great detail!

@jimharrington7532 11 ай бұрын

Another awesome show . You are so helpful and knowledgeable. Very surprised that you never recommended the Sequoia as I own a 2003 Bullitproof.

@georgianagrey4482 11 ай бұрын

My only complaint about my 2018 lexus RX is the shifting when Ive turned onto a road with a slight hill from a stop. When going up the hill, the RPMs go up and down trying to find a gear. I either have to put it in sport mode or really lean on the acceleration so it finds a gear better. I bought it certified and the dealership said they couldn't find anything wrong. Wish i could figure out how to fix it. Congratulations on the 1 year anniversary. Love the channel, Im learning so much from you!

@MikeKayK 11 ай бұрын

Toyota's transmissions are notorious for having "character." That's just the way they are. Luckily it doesn't affect their longevity. The 5-speed in my 2006 Highlander V6 AWD does weird things too and it's still chugging along with no signs it's going to ever stop!

@hawknews8503 11 ай бұрын

My 2019 RX had the same issue going up on a slight incline. It got to a point that when it jumped into gear it would kick. Three times the dealer said that they could not find the problem. Fearing the transmission would eventually give us problems, I traded it in for a 2023 ES350 F-Sport. No more transmisión issues!

@MikeKayK 11 ай бұрын

@@hawknews8503 Cars aren't either "working" or "broken." That's what people fail to realize, thinking a warranty is going to save them. With complex modern cars, there are many annoying issues that can ruin the ownership experience where the "dealer will not find problem" unless something is completely broken/failed.

@cormaro1376 11 ай бұрын

This is why it helps to knows cars, a simple computer tune would've solved all your problems but u keep thinking the dealership does that and they don't help at all lol

@beanteam2217 11 ай бұрын

@@MikeKayK I noticed on my Lexus Es 330 I bought (2004). The car accelerates kind of slow on the highway. And the rpm would go up to 3 at certain points. Should I be concerned. Or do they just accelerate really slow?

@wjgrandcherokee 11 ай бұрын

I worked for a small gm dealer for 15 years. This is basically where I was introduced to "toyota" or the pontiac vibe. All of us techs dealing with GM's, horrendous problems always.. we would say hey "The pontiac vibes" only need brakes, oil changes, and basics. We never saw one engine, transmission, or drivetrain issue. After owning a jeep 😢 i said thats it. I'm buying a Tacoma. Here I am 12 years later, original drivetrain..I plow with it, pulled campers, off road. You name it. It's still such a great truck. Never skips a beat. I would say I'm definitely a car care nut about it.

@rightlanehog3151 11 ай бұрын

The service manager of a rural dealership that sold almost every GM brand told me the warranty claims on the Vibe were 20% of the GM average. In my mind that makes it 5 times as good as a GM car built by GM. My Vibe has served me for 18 years with just 3 non-scheduled repairs. We also have a Tacoma in the family which was built in the same plant. I am still ticked off that GM and Toyota closed the joint venture factory that built our vehicles.

@dallasbrat81 9 ай бұрын

Congrats I’ve owned my Jeep grand Cherokee for 12 yrs and my Toyota sienna was a POS it really depends on year I guess

@stargazeronesixseven 11 ай бұрын

🙏 OMG! This Car Care Nut channel deserves a Gold Medal 🏆🥇 for being so honest & detailed in advicing customers on the Con & Pro of owning a Toyota or a Lexus! We are now a little bit more knowledgeable of choosing a car based on its engine block & transmission type & year & where they're being manufactured , instead of just based on the brand or model! Like SONY's audio products are much better now since SONY is relocating many of their China based assembly plants to other countries with better IP Protecting Enforcement , Craftmanship & Supply Chain reliability , & we think the same goes with Toyota & Lexus' vehicles! 🙏 Thank You So Much Car Care Nut channel for the honest tutorial! 🌷🌿🌍💜🕊🇺🇸🇯🇵

@junpikes4244 2 ай бұрын

I wish you are in San Diego. Finding a knowledgeable, honest and truly professional like you is so challenging. I love watching your videos, they are very educational. God bless you.

@JoshuaReigns 11 ай бұрын

We really APPRECIATE your videos. We've owned 4 different preowned models of the Prius, and we change the oil and a good quality filter religiously at 5k miles. Our 2006 had severe oil consumption issues: 2 qts/1000 miles, and it clogged the catalytic converter...and in California the converter is extremely expensive, so we sold it. Our 2011 also has oil consumption issues but is only about 1qt/1200 miles, and we recently had to replace the EGR valve, and we chose to replace the intake manifold as well. The dealer repair was $1640 for parts & labor. I understand that this car is at the higher end of oil consumption, but paying for the EGR repair was still much cheaper than buying a replacement vehicle, even though I do feel that the dealership severely overcharged us on parts. UPDATE: AS I AM WRITING THIS, THE P0401 ENGINE CODE JUST CAME BACK IN! Our 2015 plugin model and 2016 model have had no issues at all. UPDATE: A few weeks after spending $1640 at the Toyota dealer to replace the EGR valve, intake manifold, and pcv valve, our 2011 Prius was totaled in an accident.

@riceburner4747 11 ай бұрын

I hope u have better luck. If ppl could afford new cars, we'd have them. If u ever can, gen 4's 2016 & ^ ARE great prii!

@JoshuaReigns 11 ай бұрын

@Rice Burner I agree! The engine control system seems much better in my 2016. Seamless mechanical/electrical power exchange, PLUS, it doesn't burn any oil!