I bought my 2003 Toyota Corolla brand new. I’m getting my 20th year registration this year. I’ve done 515.000 kilometres. Every meter driven by me. I’ve literally driven to the moon and now I’m coming back. It still drives as well as it did 15 years ago, obviously not as well as when new. But not far off. This car will forever remain the best car I’ve ever owned.

I’ve been around a long time and have owned and still repair my vehicles. What I’m seeing is, you’re now getting less for more money. We’re going backwards. Cars should have gotten more reliable and should last longer but now, with almost everything we buy, is we’re getting worse and doesn’t last. A throw away society. $60k-$80k for 160k miles? Or less.

I have a 2020 Corolla, it’s been good so far. I’ve always been a Honda guy, and I drove a civic rental a few weeks ago. The interior is light years better than my Corolla, it rode better and it had better tech. Frankly even if the Toyota is slightly more reliable I would lean Honda for the better interior and ride and 90% of the reliability.

I've been a Honda guy with a 94 Accord, 00 Acura TL, 08 Odyssey, and then decided to try Toyota for the first time. Bought the 2010 Venza V6 loaded. I didn't even test drive the car and signed the paperwork on 12/31/09. That's how much confidence I had in Toyota. Although a brand new model, the Venza shared the same Camry / Highlander chassis and it's basically a Camry and Highlander merger into one. I fell in love with the near Lexus quality interior refinement. But that was the end of my love for Toyota the moment I took the car off the lot. When I stopped at a red light, I could feel the engine vibration from the brake pedal and the steering wheel. The isolated and tranquil feel of the Toyota I was expecting couldn't be found. This Venza was full of NHV,. Noise Harshness and vibration. And this was supposed to be the signature buttery 3.5L V6 engine found in the Sienna, Highlander and Camry. I hated the Venza so much, I'd rather drive the 08 Odyssey. At 100k major service, the mechanic showed me the Venza had a leak between the engine and the transmission. That's the time I gave up on this Venza. Bought a 2016 CR-V, and then a 2022 CR-V. My brother: 2018 CR-V, 2020 CR-V. My friend, 2017 CR-V, 2022 Pilot. In general, I prefer Honda's premium interior over Toyota's cheap plastics, knobs, and switches. Honda excels in space management. It's just so much easier and friendlier to utilize a Honda than a Toyota. Honda has much better stereo systems than Toyota. Honda is more advanced in infotainment improvements. Most importantly, Honda is just more fun to drive. Handles way better than a Toy.

I'm the kind of person who would get both an accord and a camry and maintain them the same way religiously and keep them FOREVER. Chart and track everything.

This comes from the same guy who said BMW’s reliability is on par with Toyota in another video

My wife and I been purchasing Honda's since the 80's and Toyota's since the 90's. We currently have two Toyota prodcts and 3 Honda/Acura. I can't see us ever buying anything else.

Wife has a 2019 Toyota Corolla, great car with 6 speed MT. I daily drive our 1999 Honda Accord. We now use the Accord as the dog car. The Accord has been bullet proof, most of the car is original, almost no repairs with regular maintenance. Both brands are excellent.

I’ve owned nothing but Toyota’s and never had a problem. They have a great dealership network and great line up of vehicles, from a Prius to a beautiful TRD Tundra or Tacoma. It’s true that 99% percent of the time you will ever be sitting at a Toyota service department will be just for regular maintenance like oil changes.

I have 2019 Honda CR-V 1.5T. And I had no problems with this engine. Very happy. Plan to use this car for 10-12 years.

I've owned a used 85 accord, used 91 acura nsx, new 94 accord, new 06 accord, new 08 accord, used 06 pilot, new 12 Ridgeline, still have a new 14 Ridgeline, used 92 cbr 600 (pic), used 99 cbr 900rr ( in pic), new 09 cbr 1000 repsol, new 14 cbr 1000sp (pic), new 09 trx 450 quad, used 08 trx 400 quad, used 86 cr 250r, and I've never been stranded on anywhere on anyday ever. My 94 accord needed the ignition switch changed out at around 120,000miles. Sold it to my cousin and he currently drives it to work with over 300,000 miles.

I own a 2012 honda civic. This car ask for nothing but oil change and tires. Its been very reliable so far. Jd motor has a 5 out of 5 stars in reliability which is a perfect score. Very reliable car

Can't complain about the Honda products I own. Pretty solid only needing general maintenance

Great video! My Honda Accord 2007, 4 cylinder, is at 253,000 and still running great.

Thank you brother Mark, excellent video and info. You have great knowledge and very helpful. Happy Easter to you and the family. God bless.

My mom's Lexus LX470 (AKA Toyota Landcruiser) just reached 200,000 with ZERO mechanical and electrical problems.. the brake pump went out and she paid $300 to get it fixed... everything works fine just the way it was brand new

Today here in Edmonton Alberta Canada, the temperature is -40⁰f. My old 2006 Corolla with 400k km has no problems starting up and get going while many new GM and Ford cars requires my help to boost them

My 2011 Accord is going strong. Almost at 200k

Personally, I have always preferred Toyota. To each their own, as Honda can hold its place as reliable. Great video Mark! Good to see that you could have used some sunglasses!

My wife and I purchased a new 2016 Honda Accord EXL back in January2016. Honda hit a home run with that model and year. We still own the Accord and it is very reliable, great handling and still looks like showroom condition (we have a garage and take care of our vehicle). Being retired, it’s nice to have the car paid for and not worry about a car payment (especially today’s prices and loan interest rates).

I bought a 2005 Accord 4 years ago with 18k. I changed myself timing belt and some other things. Now reaching 210k miles and running great. I spent around 3k in the car and parts and It's been my car for the last 4 years. I recently changed spark plugs and coils. But I’m impressed with that car, it runs great.

This video gets more enjoyable the more you expand on your views about other brands and the car interiors. Thanks for a good laugh.

Just noticed you're in my backyard... subscribed. I prefer to see a Canadian take on cars, because we have pretty harsh weather compared to our neighbours to the south. Looking forward to seeing more content.

I had a 2004 Honda Pilot and a 2005 Lexus GX 470. Both were great. Honda traded at 400K, Lexus at 370K. Had very few issues with either. Lexus interior held up better. Honda was better Mechanically . That being said, traded both in on a 2021 Lexus GX 460.

that cvt and 1.5 turbo in the honda kept me from buying a accord...do i bought a 21 camry....25000 miles....not a problem..great car

After owning a 2018 camry xse v6 and accord V6 touring I can faithfully say the camry was bulletproof

Great energy in your presentation. Thanks for the detail.

Neighbour: Oh God it's that guy talking about cars in the street again (keep it up, love it)😂

I have been reading that Honda has been dipping in reliability over past 5 years. When they started reducing size of displacement, adding turbo and cvt than the problems followed. They went off formula and hence the result. No tiny engines, no turbo, no cvt, no start/stop, no automatic braking.

I have owned/married 2 Hondas and my last Honda ( 94 Accord EX ) went 255K and ran Great, but rusted out after 26 years. Though it rarely went back to the Thieving Dealer ship. Even my Honda dealership only charges $70 for an oil change currently. My 2103 Honda Accord EX with 80K with the 2.4 liter W/ Direct injection & CVT trans has Never had a problem. I also have a 2017 Toyota Corolla, It's Much nicer than a Civic with 100K, And it's Bullet Proof for problems (not a 1 in 100K) and the interior is Nice and it's a LE trim. Your Correct about the 1.5 Liter Honda. Before I would buy/marry any Honda Accord or Toyota Camry car I do my home work on them. But most people won't, I use to be like that with American Brand Cars, and had nothing but expensive problems. Though it's no Fair to compare a Honda Civic to a Toyota Camry, That's Apples to Oranges on Mechanical Components and interior materials quality.

I can only speak from my experience. My 3rd Honda is a 2008 Accord (bought new). Other than maintenance, I have made 1 mechanical repair to replace a timing sensor.

My family is Toyota fans since the 80's, we had other brand like VW, Buick, MB, BMW, Honda, but end up, we stay with Toyota, a family of six, we had Corolla, Corona, Sienna, and Highlander. Honestly, we have the service, oil change on time, no joy ride, and they can last over 15 yrs till we trade in another Toyota. No major problem, except our 30 yrs Corolla have oil leak. BTW, this is a good video and help us to make a smart choice, thanks.

I'm still running an 08 civic, hoping to keep it running for the next few years + because money is tight out here!

My white 2012 Civic LX standard had a hesitation issue right at 3000 RPM. Dealer said I needed a new clutch for $2000. They could "tell right away" that it was a worn clutch. I refused the repair because I knew that it was not the clutch, and later found a tear (hole) in the intake rubber boot, after the MAF sensor. I replaced the rubber boot for $20 myself and the hesitation issue completely disappeared. I have not had a problem for 2 years since.

I drive a 17 civic Si, bought with 20k in 2019 and now 2023 94k miles, ac has been my only issue, I also have a 01 tundra with 214k miles, new suspension, fuel injector, radiator, waterpump, Over all I’m very happy with my vehicles, I maintain them to the tee

My deciding factor is that Toyota engines are mostly non-interference engines, whereas most Honda engines are interference engines. If your timing belt/chain breaks, your non-interference Toyota engine won't suffer severe engine damage, but any Honda interference engine can wind up with the pistons hitting the valves if the timing belt/chain breaks--which means you'll need expensive engine work. I don't worry about a Toyota timing belt or chain breaking because I know my engine will simply stop working without any internal damage. Always check used Hondas to see if they've suffered internal engine damage due to timing belt/chain breakage.

Toyotas are crazy reliable compared to other brands... Hondas are supposed to be reliable also but I don't trust their transmissions

If you're on a budget, definitely change your own oil! and same with brake jobs

ILX is built to last. DCT, VTEC engine and they ditched the belt for a timing chain. One of the best commuters you can get honestly.

Love the channel

I’ve owned several Toyota and Lexus vehicles for the last 30 some years and without exception I’ve always had excellent owners experience. During these years I purchased one brand new 2016 Honda CRV and the dealer experience was horrible. The best way to describe the Honda dealer experience was they continuously “stalked” me…..via telephone calls, texts and emails reminding me of needless service schedules, brand promotions I had no intention of ever using as well as incessant phone backs while my car was being serviced…..even after I called the Service Manager to cease and desist! After 18 months I couldn’t take it anymore, sold my low mileage CRV to a relative in a different Alberta city and wished them luck! Toyota and or Lexus dealers have never harassed me like Honda did. Never again will I buy a Honda…..unless it’s a lawnmower or snow blower.

The Honda HRV might rank well, but if you’re 6’ or taller, forget about ever having the luxury of straightening your legs out or having comfortable head room. A great vehicle for smaller people though.

I have found that some cars cost more than $100 to change a front light bulb due to the difficulty of getting to the bulb. I love remote start in winter (no garage) so I put up with an expensive computerized battery. Rust should be included in the cost of maintenance. Some cars rust out faster than others. I'm getting two spots replaced to save my 2011 car's body this summer and it is expensive even at an independent shop recommended to me for older cars, but the rest of the car runs great and I want to keep it until prices go down. (It's not a Toyota or Honda.)

2010 Honda Fit, 5 SPD manual...220,000 miles. Replaced cat, ac compressor and front rotors. Not bad.

My 13 civic had the pulsating brake issues, TPMS is always on, it doesn't track well, AC is done, and the shifting isn't smooth. Finally, the steering wheel is falling apart at 155k miles (11 yrs). Still, it always starts + no expensive repairs.

Been waiting for this video, always love my Honda tho...

I have a Honda delsol 1994 si with 198000 miles original 28 years now I'm the first owner this car still drives great .

I own a 2008 Honda Element and a 2009 Toyota Matrix both about 170.000 km's with manual transmission. Honda has been a tad more reliable, but they're both great cars.

Spend a little time looking at the high voltage cable issue on recent RAV4 hybrids, and possible Primes and Highlander hybrids. The electric supply cable assembly to the rear motor has been corroding out and killing the vehicle. $6-7000 repair, and Toyota refused to cover it under the 8 year hybrid system warranty (they recently changed their tune and are going to cover it). They did a crap 'fix' by putting an opening in the cable to let water escape (rather than stop water getting in in their first place?). So not only an engineering fail but a customer relations fail. Not sure how you keep up with all of this, but I appreciate how you talk about cars. Lots of respect and attention to all the different ways that people use cars, not just luxury cars.

Those older Civics were reliable unlike the Civic Turbo models with oil dilution issues. Honda HRV are poor quality made in Mexico.

Excellent analysis

One reason I got a used Honda Clarity was that it has the 1.5 liter motor, but no turbo and it has port injection. The transmission is basically a big electric motor, although it does have a wet clutch and direct drive gear at highway speeds. Talk to me in 10 years and I’ll let you know if my bet paid off

I bought a new Honda CR-V in 2022 and love it. I have owned both Honda and Toyota in the past along with other brands like Ford, GM and Chrysler. I have had much better luck with Honda and Toyota than the other brands, though, is why I keep coming back to them. I will have to admit though that I liked the Toyota Venza hybrid better than the Honda CR-V hybrid but when I ask about changing the battery in 10 years when it was worn out the Toyota Venza was going to cost me 10k Vs. the Honda CR-V at 35 hundred. That was the Make or break for me and I went with the Honda as I plan on owning my car for over 10 years. I figure it's the only way I can truly get my money out of it since it costs so much now. My Toyota pickup truck I bought new in 94 I still drive it some, I use it to pull a portable sawmill through the woods. My Honda Accord I bought new in 2000 I still drive it some as well. Neither of them gave me much trouble and are great cars and that is the reason I keep going back.

My local mechanic who services my Ford 6cyl sedan (I am keeping) tells me you cannot go past Toyota and he repairs everything. My brother has a Honda CRV and he and his wife love it. Before that they had a HRV. Personally I like the new Mazda SUV range being rolled out. They seem to be going upmarket now.

I have a 2018 Honda HRV with 110,000 miles on it. Outside of brakes, oil changes and tires, I paid about $700 for new shocks/struts. Other than that, it has not cost me a penny.

I have a Honda CRV and a Honda Ridgeline and have never paid over $50. for a oil, filter change at a Honda dealership ( three years ago in the thirty five dollar range). This also includes topping off fluids and air in tires and a vehicle check .

Just bought a 07 Accord with the K24 4 banger. It replaced a 00 Avalon with the 3L v6. The Avalon finally gave out after 316k miles. Either brand will last decades if properly maintained

Hopefully, even with increasing technologies, Toyota will continue to keep reliability, just as they did with the first hybrid Prius, by using experiences and mandating changes before they are identified as problematic. The issue is the time needed on the road to identify any issues, which can effect reputation on any new tech and/or model.

2013 to 2017 J series V6 Accord without auto trans (no CVT), cylinder deactivation disabled, and upgraded brake rotors is my pick for reliability and decent power. 4 bangers are too slow

I'm one of those guys who plans on keeping my vehicles for well over a decade. My 1998 Toyota Camry LE 4cyl. is still going strong with over 336k miles. My 2007 RAV4 has over 269k miles. How many people are still driving a 25-year old sedan and a 16-year old SUV?

Toyota and Lexus is the way to go. Most recent weekend fun to drive purchase was a much desired SC430 and not disappointed.

I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla bought it new and it has 156,355 miles on it and the only thing that I had to change was the transmission and eve thing else is running smoothly

with the top spot taken by Honda. Only one in every 344 Honda owners have had engine trouble, with second-placed rival Toyota notching up just one in 171.

Good review.

Our 92 Honda Prelude is still running strong at half a million miles. We are curious on newer Hondas and Toyotas. Thank you for the info. What we would like to know, a car without body roll in the corners , like our Prelude. Is the Supra the only option in a sport?

Honda has had a dip in reliability for the late 2010s, but they are making a comeback. Their 2016+ CVTs are reliable since CVT issues seem to be limited to the 2014-15 Civic and 2015 Fit, their 10AT is reliable, their new hybrids are reliable, and also any of their engines that are not the 1.5t are reliable.

Have RAV 4 and a RDX….like them both for different reasons but really like them both…no problems as of now and hope I just didn’t jinx myself

No mention of timing belts? Just changed a timing belt on my 2012 Honda Pilot. DIY, and it is a difficult job. Paying the Honda dealer to do a timing belt is a big ticket item. I have owned a few cars with timing chains that went 250,000 miles. Given a choice between a vehicle with a timing belt, or one with a timing chain, I would prefer the timing chain.

It seems like early failures are becoming more and more common across the brands. Not surprising when you consider increasing technology and decreasing quality (cost cutting). I dunno, but it seems like a bad combination to me.

My son has a 2019 Honda Accord 1.5t, junk junk junk, 70k highway miles and the head gasket needed to be replaced. Car never overheated, dash lights started to come on and off randomly. Took the dealer a few visits to figure out what was wrong. This will be my families last non v6 Honda.

80k miles on my ‘18 Accord 2.0 and it drives just as smooth as brand new. I drive it hard and No repairs needed so far

I stand behind Honda and Toyota. However, if I want a V6 or V8, I go with Toyota. If I want a good stout 4 cylinder, I go with Honda. Both makes have their faults but I trust them both anyday. I currently own a 2007 Honda Fit automatic w/245k miles and 2018 Lexus ES350 w/102k miles. Both cars I purchased back in 2020 and both cars have not given me any issues.

You really can'y go wrong with either brand. When my car finally bites the dust, I'll probably buy either a corolla or a civic and call it a day. Neither are terribly exciting vehicles, but I want something that will last me 15-20 years with minimal hassle.

The Camry actually still makes the 3.5 V6 with I think 301hp,wich is quite alot a power and it's a pretty fast car.5.something to 60😁

Loved my smooth Ridgeline but it had a belt. Love my 4Runner, has a chain, and is brilliant (indestructible engine and transmission), poor brakes, water pump and rust on mainframe unless you coat regularly. Brakes are easy to replace, transmission isn’t.

Have or had a 95 civic, 03 Honda Element (187K), 2007 CRV (201k), 2008 CRV (182k), 2917 CRV (56k). I stay away from the small engines and turbos in the CRVs. May be giving up gas milage, but the 2.5 K series engine has been very reliable. Only repairs were on the 2007, needed front end bushings and power steering pump. Have had several older Hondas and Toyota. All were used but provided good service. I always change oil and filter every 5k. My estimation is that the older Toyotas were better than Hondas, but after 2000 they are very comparable. Pick the one you like for styling, ride, etc. Can't go wrong either way.

Went with the 2.0L NA CIVIC with 6 speed manual transmission. I have high hopes for its longevity. I wasn’t too crazy in their 1.5L turbo.

Also Toyota and Honda are fairly close in reliability. They both make fantastic engines. Honda engines maybe even a slight edge. Biggest difference is Honda transmissions have been there weak point. Especially in the early 2000s

I've owned both Honda and Toyota, I've had much fewer problems with my Hondas. All my cars went over 200k, however living in the Northeast, I get a lot of rust, and really find keeping cars beyond 200,000 is not worth it.

TY,,,,,,WOW incredible very interesting great information super kool, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.

I don't know where you live but oil changes aren't more than 75 bucks even for a high-end car usually

I go to the Honda dealership for oil change and vehicle inspection. But when they tell me I need any major repair or replacement I tell them maybe later and I go to my private mechanic shop for the work. I have a honest shop that only works on Hondas and Acura. They know their stuff and don't try to rip you off. I've had occasions were I was told I needed new brakes front and back and declined then took the car to my private shop and they laughed about the brakes needing to be replaced. I had over 50% left on the front and well over 60% on the rear.

Which optional equipment is worth ordering on a new Toyota RAV4

Love your reviews.Very informative. I had a Lexus go in for essentially an oil change and come out at plus 600.00. I was quite disappointed with this dealership.

The 23 model Camry should be great, as it’s the 5th year they’ve manufactured this generation without any redesigns (you don’t want to buy a vehicle the 1st year or so after being redesigned, especially if it’s a new engine or transmission; the Camry had some issues with the new 8 speed when it first released in 2018).

I’m a mechanic and I’ve had my best luck with Honda‘s. parts are a lot cheaper than Toyota’s by a long shot. Example door check, link Honda 30 bucks Toyota, 220 CND. Power steering return line Honda 30 bucks Toyota, 200 bucks. Anything other than brakes and tires and oil changes on a Toyota you better get your wallet out. I also find Toyota’s a lot harder to service. Honda is just a lot more mechanic friendly to work on which will cost you less money to fix in the end.

Have owned both brands. Great vehicles. Only problem with Toyota dealership was they stripped my wife’s Rav’s oil pan and refused to take responsibility claiming it was considered by Toyota corporation as normal wear and tear (Fred Haas in Tomball/Houston , Texas). I kid you not.

That's your believe sir but to me Honda is the best for sure

I am a fleet manager for a major pharmaceutical company. We have approximately 1200 vehicles in our fleet, everything from Hyundai Accents to Mercedes Benz S-Class, and the less expensive cars are pool vehicles and the more expensive ones are assigned to management. They are driven by drivers who think there is a rotten egg under the accelerator to those trying to qualify for NASCAR. They are maintained by the book at their respective dealers and are traded in or sold at five years or 150k miles. Toyota and Honda have both suffered significant declines in reliability/durability over the last ten years. They are both still good but no longer the best and several models from supposedly inferior manufacturers are as good or better.

I had a 1990 Toyota Corolla with about 220,000 miles we own it from late 1990/early 2000 to 2014… it was a shared between 3 people in the family. Gone through one engine and transmission change. Only reason we got rid of it was it was falling apart and with California strict smoke check it wasn’t passing smog check. Fast forward a new owner of a 2012 Honda accord coupe… 69k miles. Only problem I had with it was the rack and pinion was leaking so it was cover under warranty.. I do all the oil change, filter are k&n both intake and cabin… which save me a lot of money and one lest thing to throw in the trash… and pipe down about k&n if it does damage my car in anyway I would have known about it by now… I installed it about 7/8 years ago.

I’m looking for a new or used car now. And I did remember hearing about the CVT’s, and I don’t want any problems later on cause we have sometimes potholes here in Michigan and hitting that would make me leery.Q regular gasoline engine with a 4 to 6 cylinder. I have a Honda Accord 210 which I bought at auction and that’s been good but I have to look into a new one now use the newer one and I’m looking into Honda Accords EXL because that’s what I have right now, but I want to avoid completely the CV tees. I just wanted to refresh myself now and I did.

Have an old friend with an 04 CRV nearing 500,000 Kms on the odo and the only thing he complains about is the rust. Only time will tell how far those turbo engined Hondas go, but you still have the option to get a non turbo ver. So far the Mazda CX-5 is at top of my SUV list as one of the most reliable vehicles for a small family.

I've had both the Camry and the Honda. The old ones I would say were equally reliable. I'm looking at the new Camry or the new Accord to purchase. But I've already decided that I'm going to end up with the Camry. Because even though it's year 2023 do you know Honda accords still require periodic valve adjustments manual valve adjustments? That is crazy this year since almost every brand has automatic valve. Plus Camry still has a regular transmission.

Corolla should be in there . My 2010 is one owner- me- and no problems at all. None. Routine maintenance and a new battery at 8 years. That's it.

We have a 3 year old Toyota rav4 hybrid that stuff just continuously keeps breaking on. It is in the shop every couple months. Our 12 year old Honda insight hybrid hasn't been to the dealership since I can't even remember when. The Honda just doesn't break and keeps on going

We have owned multiple of both Japanese brands. You can't go wrong with either. The American and European cars we have owned had lots of problem after 60k miles, and horrible resale value if any!

Car care nut, Scotty Killer, and everyone else say TOYOTA FOR THE WIN ALWAYS!!!!!!

That seams really expensive for an oil change but I do it myself on my 03 Toyota Avalon xls with 270k miles on it. It’s still going strong an hour to work each day

I maintain my cars. Both Hondas and Toyotas. Never had to take them to a shop except for the Honda’s timing belt replacement.

The heater core went out on my 2010 Honda and had to be replaced. It and the service on it were expensive as it was hard to get to. It is the first car I've ever owned where the heater core went out, making it impossible to drive with foggy windows and pancake syrup smell. Also, Honda dealer constantly pressured for unneeded repairs to make more money, and I found out, after the fact, charged for repairs they never did. A reliable car if you do your own repairs. My 1996 Toyota constantly needed brake repairs and the doors froze shut in the winter as the gap was too wide. Otherwise, very reliable car. My favorite car I've ever owned. I wanted a Toyota when I had to buy a new car, but none were available.