Lexus vs Acura vs Infiniti - Who's The Most Reliable Brand?

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Who has the most reliable cars? Is it Lexus, Acura, or Infiniti? We're comparing the most reliable car brands today and I'm going to break down the reliability comparison. We'll go through Lexus reliability, Acura reliability, and Infiniti reliability, but we'll also make sure you understand where you just can't get a reliable car from each brand.
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@bballah9969 Ай бұрын

Mark I said it once and ill say it again Lexus gets my money all day everyday Lexus for Life 💯

@ECPP Ай бұрын

They own the reliability crown and also have some cool vehicles in general.

@gwilli1754 Ай бұрын

Do yourself a favor and go in a 24 brand new model and see how much cheap plastic is inside the interior, then go in a 14 model. Then check the engine bay for “high quality plastic.” Then critically assess if you are a Lexus for Life with quality control owner, or one who will buy the latest fad with cost saving. Can you operate the AC solely with physical buttons, or did Lexus cheap out? I bought a 23 GX, because 24 GX is no longer luxury. Lexus is now, veneered Luxury. The great news is that their older models will be available on used market, for very long time, great quality.

@bballah9969 Ай бұрын

@@gwilli1754 Lol ok so maybe the plastic is not up to par but who cares man really? The bottom line is Lexus is Toyota and you can't go wrong. The reality is the manufacturers will continue to cut costs where they can and that's a given. I rather have plastic breaking inside then plastic parts under my hood melting away like the German cars are notorious for. I honestly think the German car manufacturers do this purposely so they can have you in there service department on a frequent basis like if they didn't hit you over the head with the price of the car they will also hit you over the head in parts and labor take your pick

@asplmn Ай бұрын

No. Toyota / Lexus isn’t what it used to be. This latest generation starting around 5 years ago just isn’t the same. If you want that legendary reliability, find a CPO of the old generation. I recently had a loaner RX and man… it’s disappointing as a “luxury” vehicle.

@bballah9969 Ай бұрын

@@asplmn My ex has a RX-350 lease I think it's a 2022 or 2023 not sure, and zero problems in three years of ownership. Could be the newer body style that you're referring to I'm not sure. But even those will not give you motor or tranny problems as well as electrical problems. I could be wrong only time will tell

@rachegreenrg Ай бұрын

Infiniti made in Japan is the best and of half price. My 2015 Infiniti QX70 has 180k miles on it ,no repairs , no problems, all original.

@mcapone1980 Ай бұрын

All of them Are very reliable. Holding value Lexus is the king followed closely by Acura then Infiniti

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Great point and all are vastly better than brands like Caddy, Lincoln and Buick

@a.c.6475 Ай бұрын

👍...in that order!

@hertzair1186 26 күн бұрын

Have high reliability with my Infiniti QX80

@mw3gonnaplay3 Ай бұрын

Lexus, Acura and Infiniti, just said the answer right there #1,2 and 3

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Nice

@CarGeek360 Ай бұрын

Yeah I agree, Acura has talent but they need to expand their lineup

@asadb1990 6 күн бұрын

@@CarGeek360and maybe adapt to a v6 with timing belt.

@CarGeek360 6 күн бұрын

@@asadb1990 you mean a timing chain also tbh I don’t have an issue with them still using a timing belt considering it’s still a very reliable engine

@asadb1990 6 күн бұрын

@@CarGeek360 yeah i meant to say timing chain so it becomes a non issue. Yeah honda timing belts are durable but either they change to chain or a non interference engine.

@ExTrumpet Ай бұрын

I will avoid a Nissan/Infiniti with the CVT from now to eternity.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

That is a bad design but they are starting to switch back on some models ie q50

@MrAngelzer0 Ай бұрын

@@ECPPQ60 no? ZF 9 spd tranny

@user-bi4gp1pq3i Ай бұрын

The new QX60 doesn't have a cvt

@technopong Ай бұрын

I'll do whatever it takes to avoid owning anything with a cvt. Do not like.

@CarringtonHollister 19 күн бұрын

The Nissan Pathfinder and INFINITI QX60 doesn’t use a CVT it’s the ZF 9 speed.

@muhammedbappa7560 Ай бұрын

Acura for life

@mr.foxwiz1653 Ай бұрын

This is a no brainer without watching the video (yet). LEXUS all the way.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

It’s definitely worth a watch

@thethreatwrestling.7053 Ай бұрын

If you want to own long-term for many years to come, and hate to go to the mechanic shop then Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti are way better choices. If you want european brands is better to lease for 3 years max. They are known to be money pit visiting the mechanic shop significantly more often.

@hanshans8612 Ай бұрын

As always great stuff. Very informative and interesting. Please keep em coming.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

You got it!

@64arguz Ай бұрын

No offense but Lexus is superior to Acura, more refined, more reliable and more amenities .

@ECPP Ай бұрын

That’s a fair statement

@64arguz Ай бұрын

@@ECPP my wife owns an ‘13 Acura RDX, technology package, AWD. Excellent vehicle 140k, so far not a single problem whatsoever, but when I compare with a ‘13 or earlier Lexus RX 350 there are several details that are easy to notice , Lexus outperforms Acura in transmission performance, interior amenities , almost noiseless cabin , timing chain vs timing belt and resale value , I work as a”Vehicle conditions assessor” for a big retail car company, do I need to say more ? 😉

@storyofmylife7080 Ай бұрын

@@64arguz The Lexus brand name is still more superior than Acura.

@64arguz Ай бұрын

@@MikeForsythe I’m sorry, i didn’t explain well myself, Lexus is superior 😔

@64arguz Ай бұрын

@@storyofmylife7080 you’re correct, I didn’t explain well myself

@xvsj5833 Ай бұрын

Nice update Mark 🇨🇦 one of my favorite driving experiences continues to be a 2005 Acura TL with 200k ✌🏻 have a great weekend !!!

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching and hope you are also having a great weekend. One of my best buds also had an older TL and he ran mega miles out of it. Great car.

@aonforme3349 Ай бұрын

For sure!!! Just went over 200k in my 2009 TL/Tech. Minimal minor issues and the V6 is still solid. Keeping up with maint helps.

@stuartfisher1640 Ай бұрын

Lexus all the way

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Very popular choice

@PsychicMedium4747 Ай бұрын

May mdx customers are racking up 300/400k miles on them so the timing belt cannot be that bad.

@donaldbanner2185 Ай бұрын

@@PsychicMedium4747 Hmmmmm kinda Denial!..... sure there are exceptions...HOWEVER...in theory would you REALLY have a belt that WILL stretch...Hech even a chain will a LiL'

@botodeov57 Ай бұрын

Good Stuff Mark!! Thanks!!

@ECPP Ай бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching. Have a great weekend.

@JE0mudumefru 29 күн бұрын

This is a great video very detailed. I feel very informed.

@longgrayline8055 Ай бұрын

Lexus has no equal. I bought a Lexus IS250 F Sport as a mega mile car to put 50,000 miles on per year. I bought it 4 years ago and it has right on 200,000 miles. I literally have only changed the oil, tires, and brake pads. Zero anything else. Zero. Nothing touches a Lexus. The 250 had less than 11,000 miles on it when I bought it and it was 7 years old. It still looks new and has zero plastic or leather issues in any way.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

They will take the miles

@eldave9261 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info

@lawrencetaylor2414 Ай бұрын

A better question would be. Which one is the ghetto brand? Hands down, Infinity!

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Haha that’s a great comment and it makes a person wonder. The variable compression is a mess.

@javonamari Ай бұрын

Yeah it's used but u really don't see the new top models on the road tho nd I still see some from the 90's running

@Jac735 Ай бұрын

😂😅u said ghetto

@CarGeek360 Ай бұрын

I hope Infiniti survives bc I’m digging their new gen QX80, I don’t like the new gen QX60 though, I’ve been in it and it drove sloppy

@64arguz Ай бұрын

😂

@mcapone1980 Ай бұрын

I have a 2024 RDX it’s really nice. It was a toss up between that and the NX 350 but I went Acura.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

I think the RDX is a nicer vehicle. The Lexus is great if equipped with the PHeV

@tennnis498 Ай бұрын

My experience has been that Acura are always more FUN to drive. Only when I get into a type F sport that I feel those cars are approaching the Acura territory. The IS series of Lexus had some fun models. And then Lexus and Toyota often have more models.

@alessandroforti6544 Ай бұрын

Never 4 cylinder. my wife buy acura mdx v6 3.5.

@mcapone1980 Ай бұрын

@@alessandroforti6544 you must of never driven it. It’s more fun than the standard mdx V6 and a bit better in fuel. The type S MDX is a different story however but very expensive

@MercuryRiZing1111 26 күн бұрын

Will never miss the premium bills on my fuel monster MDX. Now I drive a Toyota Highlander- convert for life…

@MichaelGolpe Ай бұрын

1:12 😮 Thanks for that insight, Mark! I really want that UX as a hybrid awd, so now I’m more informed.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

It’s quite a pretty little Sub compact hybrid SUV.

@batman8ish Ай бұрын

awe i still love my 3.7 q50 those 3.7 are bullet proof its one of the most reliable engine that infiniti has made and its better in reliability than the 3.0 turbo but to each their own

@Snk13_ty Ай бұрын

How do you like the infotainment unit in your car? And why does every car reviewer out there have something bad to say about the Q50's steering? I'm thinking about getting a 2020 Q50 3.0t

@batman8ish Ай бұрын

@@Snk13_ty the infotainment system is solid its everything you can ask for its a bit sluggish and stuff but mainly the reason i feel people feel a type of way is because they stay the same every year and well people expect more advancements every upcoming year cause you can buy a q50 from 2015 and itll be the same as a 2024 interior and all but obviously the engine changes and bro get it its smooth but she doesnt move like a coupe would but she can cruise at 100 like your floating

@LCculater Ай бұрын

Love your videos Mark . No fluff all buff 😂 you always explain the good and bad and like you said always do your investigating before you buy , thanks .

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that . Have a great weekend

@meme4626 Ай бұрын

when we talk about reliability, we talk about older car models where there is data to support. if talking new models into account, say it is a prediction.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Extrapolation and hypothesis

@MVRWC Ай бұрын

Obviously Lexus #1 but you need to stick to v6 no CTV unless it's a Lexus.

@mmone1178 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@ECPP Ай бұрын

You are welcome

@GiantMaster Ай бұрын

The second hand market price does tell the result. Acura is the alternate choice of Lexus and other premium brands for cheaper price in the brand new market. In the used car market, for brand image and heritage superficially, people would mainly consider MB, BMW and Lexus.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Yes I would totally agree with that

@thethreatwrestling.7053 Ай бұрын

Lexus, Acura and Infiniti are more reliable, durable and convenient in the luxury market. BMW, MB, Audi and many european brands are hectic once they need parts replacement, expensive maintenance, no reliability or durability which means money pit for life.

@thethreatwrestling.7053 Ай бұрын

@GiantMaster Ай бұрын

@@thethreatwrestling.7053 No! Acura and Infiniti might not be the choices for long term running which might need to approach mechanic frequently.

@GiantMaster Ай бұрын

@@PS-js9oh Not denied Acura and Infiniti cars not to be reliable and durable but Lexus car is better in comparison. My first post clearly expressed the reason why Lexus is better than the other two Japanese competitors.

@Jawskillaful 29 күн бұрын

I know many would disagree with me here but I like Acura and Infiniti better than Lexus. Love the design and driving dynamics better than what you would get in a Lexus.

@ECPP 29 күн бұрын

Fair enough!

@JS-qj2sg Ай бұрын

Great video on lexus, acura and infiniti my question is does the new ACURA RDX from 2019 to 2024 have timing belt or timing chain ⛓️. Please respond ASAP thank stay safe.

@varcade8 Ай бұрын

I have a 22 RDX ASPEC and love it. There's a lot of quality feeling materials in the interior like real metals and decent plastics. Really nothing feels like it will crack and peel on high touch surfaces like previous Acura models and other manufacturers. The biggest complaint with everyone is the touch pad. It's awesome while using Acura interface, but lags in Carplay and AA. If it didn't, I think it's better than touchscreen. The large incandescent rear turn signals kinda marr the look of the exterior, but it's such a beautiful SUV overall you can live with it.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Nice

@MasterMcCubbin Ай бұрын

I have a 2012 TL SH-AWD just like the one in this video and it’s been super reliable and fun to drive.

@fattymatty5380 Ай бұрын

In 2022 I bought a 2018 Lexus GX 460 and a new Lexus ES 350. I am SO glad I bought them when I did. I know the car manufacturers are moving to smaller turbocharged engines to improve cafe results but for reliability it sucks. Government f’s up everything it touches and this move to better fuel efficiency can only come from lighter materials and smaller engines. F Biden and Trudeau. I’ll stick with my ICE vehicles forever

@ECPP Ай бұрын

You got a couple of the best from the brand

@WREKLOC Ай бұрын

Lexus F cars are severely underappreciated. Who doesnt like reliable japanese muscle cars? Those V8s are fun to drive and very reliable. Also, I could be wrong but Infiniti Q50s are turbo not NA. Not since they left the VQ37 for the VR30. I believe 2014 was the last year the Q50 had a 3.7 NA engine.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

You are totally right on that and F cars are a great option. Especially compared to their less reliable German competitors

@Bippu_4.3 Ай бұрын

2015 as well it was 2016 that started the turbos

@donaldbanner2185 Ай бұрын

................................... Great observation. I own the 450h+ " F " Sport and the "Adaptive Suspension" (tightens up on curves roads and is even smoother than my wife'' New RX 450h & it has a longer wheel base..(usually even softer ride) alone is clearly worth it...the the added " F " Sport badge....Euro cars have huge problems with hydrolic ride suspension and Many vehicles tend to droops on one corner. HUGE REPAIR COST... buyers beware!

@WREKLOC Ай бұрын

@@donaldbanner2185 oh the F Sport trim is definately worth it i agree 100%. I was actually talking about the F series of cars though. ISF, GSF, RCF. IS500 and LC500 also have the same engine. You do have a great car though!

@donaldbanner2185 Ай бұрын

@@WREKLOC Cream of the Crop " F " Sport IMO..... LSF V 10 Now there is a sexy sounding engine with YES, QUALITY

@hertzair1186 26 күн бұрын

My 2020 Infiniti QX80 has been extremely reliable

@ECPP 26 күн бұрын

Yes the bigger units are better than their smaller SUVs

@stuartfisher1640 29 күн бұрын

Out of the three companies Lexus is definitely the champ

@ECPP 29 күн бұрын

Yes so far they have had durable products.

@jackwyatt4184 Ай бұрын

I had a lexus Gs 350 I had it four years. Excellent vehicle. Very fast, very reliable.I kinda wish I would have kept it Traded it in for a 2002 Sierra.S l t with only fifty five thousand miles on it one Owner awesome truck

@ECPP Ай бұрын

That Lexus is a great vehicle, sounds like you needed something with a little More tow capacity

@Tully3674 Ай бұрын

A 2007 Lexus GS350 has been my daily driver for 17 years (110K miles). While it has never left me stranded, I'm disappointed the driver's seat leather wore prematurely (noticeable after just 4 years - Lexus said not a warranty item), the ABS had to be replaced 8 years ago ($3,200), the a/c compressor failed last year ($2,600) and the painted moldings on the roof began peeling after 10 years. Car is meticulously maintained inside and out. Not sure if these 'complaints' are warranted or if I expect too much after only 110K miles. Will buy either a Genesis G80 couple or Acura RDX in 2025. NX looks nice but too cramped inside. Good video!

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Nice

@nel1962 Ай бұрын

I have an 09 GS with 125k on it. Absolutely love the car and intend to keep it until it starts costing me too much to keep it. Have never had a single major issue with it. I also had the paint peel on the roof strips but I went ahead and peeled the paint off (it’s really more like a vinyl wrap) and the car actually looks better with the two metallic strips exposed.

@joshgutierrez7380 Ай бұрын

You don’t have a single new Acura in this video… both Lexus and Acura are very reliable, but Acura’s driving characteristics are what take the win for me

@nycrudeboy4753 9 күн бұрын

I would have to go with Lexus. I currently own a 2022 Acura MDX Type S Advance. In my two years of ownership, I had to bring it back to the dealership several times for build quality issues. Lexus, for the most part, is still made in Japan and the quality shows.

@foreverrving3281 Ай бұрын

I have a 2016 QX50 3.7 and it’s rock solid. Also have an 2018 NX300 2.0 Turbo. Doesn’t use any oil and drives like it did when new. And just to nit-pick Mark, the ES300h does not have a turbo engine and DIRECT 4 is the AWD system, not 4-wheel steering…

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Very nicely stated

@davidmc3741 5 күн бұрын

I bought my first LS400 when it first came out. Traded it in 03 for an ES300, and just traded it 2 weeks ago for a 25 NX350H. That's 3 vehicles in 35 years, with only minor issues. I get wanting to look cool with a new ride every 5 or 6 years, but for me, its about having no payments, and driving them into the ground. Problem is, they never make it to the ground. I keep trading them. My neighbor bought a jeep cherokee 2019 trailhawk elite. It now needs a motor replacement. I don't know what they put in the cool aid at Toyota, but hopefully they stick to the same formula for years to come. More expensive, but they just keep going.

@hatersbhating Ай бұрын

I go to my uncles mechanic shop every week. Its not even close its definitely lexus. Im not a mechanic so im not gonna go into much detail, but from the engine to transmission, lexus is just better. My business professor who has been in the marketing industry for over 30 years said this. “American car execs are encouraged to drive lexus, so they know what perfection feels like and hopefully they can replicate it in their products.” My lexus sales person and who is now also a good friend said that “lexus wont release a vehicle unless its perfect” The word “perfect” is thrown around a lot with lexus and I dont hear that for any other brand. Just my two cents Edit: I would like to add that my uncle HATES the honda timing belt and that toyotas new engines arent proven yet so we will see!

@ECPP Ай бұрын

You are right. The reliability king

@bornWinnipeg 3 күн бұрын

ux 250h not turbo bro….. its just inline four clyinder and its just amazing car.. love it

@ECPP 3 күн бұрын

Thanks

@lowKut 28 күн бұрын

It’s a no-brainer Lexus all the way ☝️

@heisprettycool942 20 күн бұрын

I just bought a Lexus es 350 f sport and I am in love!!

@ECPP 20 күн бұрын

Awesome nice vehicle

@e-drummer2479 21 күн бұрын

2014 Mdx here with 140K Miles. Zero repairs. Did the regular maintenance. Maintenance cost affordable at Acura dealership, positive surprise. Rides like on day 1. Very happy.

@ECPP 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@peggycassara2810 Ай бұрын

Our first Lexus was an ES350 when they first came out. I have a bad back so it was the seat comfort especially the lumbar support that won me over. Then when looking for our first SUV we looked at both Lexus and Acura and again the Lexus seat comfort won me over. Bought another ES then went back to an RX. My husband takes our old Lexus to drive I get the new ones. All of our cars have been driven over 150k, one over200k. Right now my 2014 RX has 160k on it so looking for a new one, I think I want the RX hybrid but haven’t driven one yet. As usual I always want a popular model.BTW we drive cars into the ground cuz we hate the hassle of buying them.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing

@timford7426 29 күн бұрын

I have a 1999 Acura 2.3 CL still going strong as my daily driven with 179000 in hot Phoenix Arizona heat still strong motor and everything works and air is cold as new only work done was a radiator three years ago and starter was a Acura recall

@brianhind6149 8 күн бұрын

I am amazed at the amount of interest you guys place in the purchase of a car,. Who CARES about their lights geegaws on the outside. A car is transport from point "A" to point "B". You concern yourself with its mechanical condition, & how reliable that vehicle is in the long run. My personal opinion is that any of the late model vehicles are costly to purchase & to repair. My pick up is a 27 year old Dodge Ram 4X4 3/4 ton diesel, & my daily drive is a 21 year old Buick Park Ave. with the series two 3800 engine. I am 84, do my own repairs & I have no intention of driving anything newer. You know & I know that late model cars are meant to be junked , not rebuilt. Parts are often inoperable out of the box. When I bought my Dodge diesel new in 97, it was $45,000 CDN. I thought that I was in my dotage when I bought it, but it has proven to be the most trouble free truck that I have ever owned & it has well over one million miles on it. Both my vehicles will likely do me for as long as I am likely to be driving, thank God. I love your "channel".

@markkrispin6944 Ай бұрын

"Pony Up". I love that saying Mark. Excellent research and information.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Mark, I appreciate that. I know a lot of people have asked me over the years, which one is best and it’s always a great discussion.

@MichaelGolpe Ай бұрын

17:59 Thanks, Mark!

@gabevillarreal4779 Ай бұрын

Lexus is in a league of their own when it comes to durability reliability and dependability as well as Refinement! Not even close!

@is4life862 Ай бұрын

Hey bro! Lexus LS500 has the V6 Twin Turbo 😊

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Cheers. Haha thanks for watching

@donaldbanner2185 Ай бұрын

............................. ALSO has a GLORIOUS V* Naturally Aspirated bullet proof motor coupled to stunning interior / Quality!

@edwardkrochmal8268 Ай бұрын

People hate a manual transmission thats cheaper to own. It also requires less maintenance. I bought a Mustang GT 1986 . I couldn't frive it. I ask him to turn yhe vehicle around. Then praying no stop signs and and luckily to drive it home. It was a fun car,and bought manuals ever since. It just becomes natural to shift, and about 3k less money.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Manuals are seriously the best but it’s unfortunate that OEMs have almost eliminate them

@courtneypuzzo2502 Ай бұрын

I'll say Lexus is the best of the three Japanese Luxury brands Acura is 2nd and Infinity especially in recent years had been the most troublesome as its parent Nissan is similar for regular cars. my moms cousin bill does servicing and inspections for cars and just did a low mileage 2019 Lexus around 50,000 on the odometer which is your basic 4 year warranty granted Luxury cars tend to weigh more then non luxury cars for example a mini cooper weighs 2,841 with an automatic transmission while a Cadillac CT5 V blackwing weighs 4,142 pounds with an Automatic transmission

@jemo2931 Ай бұрын

I looked at all the luxury SUVs mentioned. I almost bought the Lexus RX350 F Type AWD but wasn't happy with how simple the interior was, and it was underpowered and small as well. It was boring, in my opinion. The GX460 was too clunky and had a truck like ride. The new GX550 wasn't really available yet, and more LandRover like. We ended up going with the Acura MDX Type S which was very well appointed with tons of technology and luxury. It also had a great third row seat setup. It's been almost a month and I'm extremely happy with my decision. There is about a $20k difference between the base trim which is nice and the Type S which comes with a lot of extras.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Sounds like a great choice. The MDX is a lovely vehicle indeed

@Mike-cq7vv Ай бұрын

The 2019 and up Acura Rdx use a timing chain not a timing belt! The older rdx 2018 and earlier use a timing belt!

@luiggimondoli 19 күн бұрын

At the beginning I thought you here biased towards Toyota, but then I understood you were telling the truth. Nissan got a great V6 engine but the ruined it by mating it to a CVT. And Honda keep insisting with that powerful V6 with timing rubber band, it’s frustrating

@ECPP 19 күн бұрын

Thank you. Just trying to share the factssss

@lawrenceralph7481 Ай бұрын

The last minute is the summary.

@StardustADV Ай бұрын

im getting am old 90's v8 bmw for fun. No problems with it yet, but then again i have not picked it up from my friend who im buying it from yet 😂 I do plan on scoring an old lexus at some point in the near future.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Cheers

@Thankyou_3 Ай бұрын

So much truth in this video. Awesome video 👍👏🙏 I have owned Hondas and Acuras for 3 decades but last 13 years I have gravitated towards Toyota and Lexus. By far, Toyota and Lexus are far superior in quality, parts quality and very reliable and durable. Hondas were better in the 80s and early 90s but lost their quality last couple decades. Mazdas are actually far better quality than Acuras or Infiniti.

@ChesterSm-ge1hb Ай бұрын

I experienced just the opposite with Toyotas, too many trips back to the dealership/service for fix its. I’ll remain with Honda/Acura.

@tati0201 Ай бұрын

My next baby will be Lexus RX 350 F Sport AWD Charcoal Gray Black Rims. ❤ Thanks Mark. I was debating between Acura MDX and Lexus RX 350. I'm now good!

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Awesome! I hope that helped. Cheers

@tati0201 Ай бұрын

@ECPP Yes it did 💯

@CarGeek360 Ай бұрын

I’d take the new MDX over the new RX but the last gen RX over the last gen MDX, get a 2020-2022 Lexus RX350 F Sport and you’ll love it for many years to come

@randy74989 Ай бұрын

Good luck and get in line and expect to pay a refundable deposit just to be in the game. I tried last year for five months, at seven dealerships and NONE had any Lexus NX 350h or RX350h they said put down a $2,000 deposit, and maybe in 6 to 12 months you may come up on the list, and no guarantee with what I wanted. A top-of-the-line of each with the Mark-Levinson infotainment system.

@donaldbanner2185 Ай бұрын

@@randy74989 Hmmmmmmm double Edge Sword!.......TRY to: Research New vehicles about to be released...Do UR HOMEWORK and Order early....get in front of list....Do NOT wait....I got my car the third one to come to California (was only avail in 3 Smog States..... I gladly paid the Dealer a Dreaded 5K over msrp.....because I knew how Rare my model was & would be.... SADLY I missed The LFA Boo!.....The huge upside is: because of econ 101...supply and demand my car i now worth more than what I paid!

@muhammedbappa7560 Ай бұрын

I love hondas and acuras more than Toyota and lexus honda has been good to me for years

@dustenpribble5841 Ай бұрын

UX is super underrated

@billithekid104 Ай бұрын

I drive a 2005 Lexus es330 with 438k miles on it. Same engine and transmission

@downhillskier7 Ай бұрын

Mark seems to sucker for chrome trim and flash as that is focus on all the vehicles. For reliability focus on the proven drivetrain from Lexus V6, V8 with torque converter transmission

@loke8032 Ай бұрын

Mark out there looking like Richard Rawlings😂

@phillyspitta8147 Ай бұрын

Hell yeah or Scott Disck when he woofing

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Haha

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Thanks that’s funny I have heard that a few times

@CJ-wc6lf Ай бұрын

I think Toyota/Lexus should go away from turbo, unless they do something monumental with durability, but instead should invest in hybrids to save gas. Nobody does hybrids better than Toyota/Lexus. Maybe all their vehicles should be hybrid. Maybe turbocharged (if dependable) and hybrid combo.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Yes there is added complexity in the brand these days

@donaldbanner2185 Ай бұрын

................... I concur....... Instead of Turbo like on my 450h+ "F" Sport....... GO ADD-ON elec motors...Toi get more power and versatility!..Much better TORQ. Quick out of hole and you get Option to drive in elec or Gas...In my My car I use REGULAR 89 oct However I never use the ICE, so it is like a brand new Back up engine...WIN WIN!

@Vincent-ke5zn Ай бұрын

I'll take a Lexus over the others, the older non-turbo vehicles

@ECPP Ай бұрын

The old 3.5 for the win

@D-FIANT415 Ай бұрын

Lexus 🎇💯💪🏾

@user-xj3dl5es1m Ай бұрын

Lexus and Acura are known for their long term reliability. Infiniti too but the brand is on life support.

@mcapone1980 Ай бұрын

That RDX you showed is not the turbo 4. That’s a regular V6

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Cheers

@PhilNo-kh8bb Ай бұрын

A vehicle is only as reliable as it's owner. Most vehicles are reliable as long as you keep it maintained. Lifetime transmission fluid is BS and your 12 months 12000 mile oil changes are also a bunch of BS. Make sure you change your transmission fluid around 60-80k miles and your oil changed every 5000 miles and with german vehicles I noticed you need to do preventative maintenance to keep them reliable.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Great point!

@thethreatwrestling.7053 Ай бұрын

It depends of the car as well. If you want to own long-term for many years to come, and hate to go to the mechanic shop then Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti are way better choices. If you want european brands is better to lease for 3 years max. They are known to be money pit visiting the mechanic shop significantly more often.

@leogeee1 Ай бұрын

Doesn't the Infinity QX80 have a 9 SPD automatic transmission? (Torque converter). I'm so glad you owned up that the Acuras and 6 cyl Hondas use a timing belt. That is a crime when coupled with an interference engine.

@fivish Ай бұрын

UX is 2 litre no turbo 181 BHP. UX for 2024 is 199 BHP. Its great. 53MPG. The NX350h is noisy, thumpy and only 38MPG.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Definitely not perfect but how do you feel it ranks to the competition?

@donaldbanner2185 Ай бұрын

..................... Opp's forgot to mention the VERY best model : 450h+ "F" Sport......NOT noisy AT All because no Turbo & I drive in ULTRA Quiet Electric / Very Quick / Torq..... only plug in for 49 miles per charge WITH 89 miles per gallon ...Yep 89 on Hybred and on REGULAR GAS!

@thethreatwrestling.7053 Ай бұрын

@islanddon865 Ай бұрын

Lexus and Acura are awesome cars, if you can afford them. I'm not as fond of Acura exterior designs. In our household we buy Lexus for our long haul family haulers and Honda or Toyota for Daily Drivers. In our extended family fleet: 2 Lexi, 2 Toyota, 2 Honda, 1 VW.

@user-xj3dl5es1m Ай бұрын

Infiniti used to be luxurious back then even way more than Lexus and Acura but look at them right now.

@asadb1990 6 күн бұрын

I have a 2020 rx350. Na v6 with 8 speed auto and i couldn't be happier. The v6 is great balnace of fuel efficiency and power ready on your feet. The new rx350 looks cheap and unrefined. Tbh, if you are worried about fuel efficiency, you probably shouldn't be driving a luxury suv.

@williamrossetter9430 Ай бұрын

Sold parts to NIssan, now retired. I do like a few Nissan vehicles, but they have horrible CVT transmissions. Have to say that Toyota/Lexus is the best, hands down. However, HOnda/Acura are also good products. Owned both and will stay Honda/Acura and Toyota/Lexus. Worked in product management for NGK-Niterra and Denso. I would not touch a NIssan, Kia or Hyundai. I think Mazda is a good product as well. Toyota has issues with their Turbos. Turbos are limiters to long-term reliability. TOyota trucks now cost too much. Would not even consider Stellantis, GM Or Ford. GReat review!

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Thank you so much and I appreciate your perspective. I also agree, Mazda is an up and comer, and honestly better than many rivals. Yes the big 3 do t have products that make a lot of sense for most people as reliability and value is simply not there.

@terence4427 Ай бұрын

He's right, the Lexus NX is a SUBcompact SUV and NOT compact as it is often marketed.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Thanks

@djdev3077 Ай бұрын

The sad part is,Toyota & Honda aren't new to turbos,Idk why they haven't perfected yet,honda used turbos in the indy league racing,and Toyota used turbos in Lotus brand that had Toyota motors.

@downhillskier7 Ай бұрын

Zooming in out along with spinning the camera is distracting on confusing videos😮

@Ameer_30 Ай бұрын

Lexus only has reliability nothing else. Everything feels hollow and plastic for instance the GX $80K and it feels cheap. Acura is just a middle class brand and Lexus is just premium but cheap. The only Japanese I like is the Infiniti QX80 especially with the V8 since it’s reliable. The Nissan armada aka Patrol in the Middle East is everywhere. In Dubai this was amazing it was actually smooth and for me it’s was quiet just like the Lexus LX600 and LX570 and I actually sat in those.

@donaldbanner2185 Ай бұрын

............................ Jus' WOW! ...This person is highly UN-educated....as the LEXUS " LC 500 " V8 SDports Car model / convertible Has interior Quality of Ferrari and Sounds spectacular ... but hey many Eoro owners are in Denial.....? IMO!

@umat6991 Ай бұрын

The OP comments are the vehicular equivalent of penis envy. The fact that you’re referencing a Stellantis product as a benchmark proves you’re full of BS.

@JC-dc7eb Ай бұрын

Nissan Armada will break down 3x before the Lexus breaks down once.

@Ameer_30 Ай бұрын

@@JC-dc7eb False if they were so bad then they wouldn’t sell. If you ever went to the Middle East you would know that they are reliable. The Nissan Patrol aka Armada is everywhere in Dubai. So far someone in the states have a Armada with 780K miles

@Seba27g Ай бұрын

I love acuras, but you cannot argue that Lexus is the best. They have something for everyone. They dominate every category and thats while being the most reliables. Respect to the Toyota engineers

@moonman_8935 Ай бұрын

Out of Acura & Infiniti.. Lexus has the best Re-Sale & Trade-In Values.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Yes it does

@AvengerAngel Ай бұрын

Nissan products, with exception of the older Armadas and the new Frontier, not a brand I would buy again. As a Toyota family of late, the turbo fours seem like beta tests for the owners, although if Toyota sticks to their ethics, they will address issues as they develop and cover customers. Something Nissan will not do.

@solidtmj Ай бұрын

The 2.4 turbo in the Lexus NX was toyotas most reliable engine.

@AvengerAngel Ай бұрын

@@solidtmj Yep, reliable because Toyota addresses any issues that arise in post production, unlike BMW who have had years of issues with the hot V's yet continue to roll them out.

@jasonparker3514 Ай бұрын

I have had all, the Lexus I had/have, the LS 430, ES, RX 350, the ES330, the MDX, InfinitiSUV's and cars. Nothing, nothing ever broke on my Lexus. The MDX 3.7 starting using massive amounts of oils suddenly, had to dump it. Lexus...boring but lasts.

@Earthbol2237 Ай бұрын

I would agree 👍 however I believe Acura, Honda is starting to close the gap

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Yes I would agree especially with these new Lexus turbo engines.

@64arguz Ай бұрын

Trivia : Lexus has been offering front seats with air conditioning since early 2000 , so your driving experience is more comfortable, particularly if your seats are Made of Leather…. When Acura/Honda started offering such amenity in their cars ?

@charlesjackson1700 Ай бұрын

Honda and Acura's reliability has really fallen in the past few years. Below average.

@thethreatwrestling.7053 Ай бұрын

@@charlesjackson1700They are still much better in reliability than BMW, MB, Audi, etc.If you want to own long-term for many years to come, and hate to go to the mechanic shop then Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti are way better choices. If you want european brands is better to lease for 3 years max. They are known to be money pit visiting the mechanic shop significantly more often.

@charlesjackson1700 Ай бұрын

@@thethreatwrestling.7053 👍I agree

@thomasharris5151 Ай бұрын

The quick correct answer: Lexus / Toyota of course… next video

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Cheers

@colemancummings6692 Ай бұрын

Lexus is no'1.....period!!! The best built! The best metals!!!

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Thanks

@reisen1932 29 күн бұрын

I wonder if Toyota's e-CVT is indestructible 😂. Because I've 320K miles on my 05 Lexus RX and I never changed the transmission fluid, nor serviced anything related to it 😂. And it's still smooth.

@mackcummy4976 Ай бұрын

Well, I have a turbo RSX-S and daily RSX-S.

@ECPP Ай бұрын

Nice vehicles and decent reliability

@salimrandall Ай бұрын

Say what you like, my 2017 QX80 has been reliable and is a great vehicle. If I could afford it, I’d buy the new one.

@Vincent-ke5zn Ай бұрын

I love the LC 500, VERY SHARP

@ECPP Ай бұрын

That is a pretty unit

@MichaelGolpe Ай бұрын

0:06 I’m perplexed 😕 Infinity is considered “reliable” now?

@ECPP Ай бұрын

This is a great video that summarizes the highs and lows of these 3 competitors

@64arguz Ай бұрын

Agree 💯

@anthonydavis191 Ай бұрын

I wanna know why would they move away from The V8 and V6 engines,those engines alone outlasted just about everything that went against them. These turbos are complicated and requires someone that knows they stuff mainly the dealership or the workers that work with in the factory. I Miss the old days where V6’s and V8’s dominated

@ECPP Ай бұрын

I agree it’s too bad they are going away. With that said, the V8s were a little thristy

@anthonydavis191 Ай бұрын

@@ECPP agreed they was a little thirsty but I think they could've made them a little better with gas mileage, if you drive them nice and easy not like a dare devil you'll get some good mpg

@jasonlee4655 Ай бұрын

Time will tell if these new toyota with tons of electronics and turbos will be as reliable as older generations with NA engines…

@AZ-hf9ow Ай бұрын

That 3.7 QX50 is RWD and have a stout 7AT. Same transmission as the Q50 you pointed out. The FWD Infiniti/Nissan transmissions are the issues. That RDX has a 3.5 V6 timing belt but the new 2.0 turbo are chain. If you're pointing to that car, you should talk about that car, not the newer models that have a complete different platform. Your info is very misleading to the ones that aren't knowledgeable on cars.