If You See This on a Car, Don't Buy it

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If You See This on a Car, Don't Buy it. Lexus Luxury car review, DIY car review and car tour with Scotty Kilmer. How to inspect a used car before buying it. The best luxury car to buy. Buying a new Lexus luxury car. Buying a used Lexus. Should I buy a Lexus? Is lexus reliable? The truth about Lexus car problems. What it's like to drive a lexus. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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@scottykilmer Жыл бұрын

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@fromthebackofmymind Жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty! Whats up with GM spending 800,000,000 for new V8 factories? Are all electric, and turbo four pickups going to be a disaster.

@cactneir Жыл бұрын

Apparently that X means your vehicle has been targeted to steal

@alkigirl Жыл бұрын

Hello Scotty, can I ask you a question please. I just bought a 2000 Lexus ES300 BUT 20 minutes after I bought it the engine light came on. I drove it 60 miles back home and now the transmission doesn't want to work at all. Do you think it is a mechanical fault wirh the trans? The fluid looks really old. If I change it out and put a new filter in, do you think it will work? The car has 207000 miles and I do not know the vehicle's history.

@cactneir Жыл бұрын

@@alkigirl for me towing it to aamco would be the best option. A transmission shop where they can look at your transmission and replace them.

@julietphillips1991 Жыл бұрын

Scotty, whenever you say, "a mechanic like me", I always shake my head and think to myself, "I wish!"

@icosthop9998 Жыл бұрын

It breaks my heart 💔 every time he says that I can't find one. 😒

@patrickoneill1011 Жыл бұрын

Hard to find any that are like him...

@wallbanger3 Жыл бұрын

The bad apples spoil the barrel…. I’ve worked in a transmission shop for 14 yrs … never ripped anyone off. Got accused a lot but explaining what you have to do is over their head

@wutafungi Жыл бұрын

I wish there was such a thing as a honest mechanic detector...

@timothykeith1367 Жыл бұрын

@@wutafungi Most are rushed or poorly trained, the mechanic who owns his own shop and gets the full rate for himself is good to find. The young tech who repaired a car and left bolts out because he's in a hurry - was only paid a small amount of what the customer paid for the work. A mechanic who is tech savvy is likely to be working on heavy equipment because the pay is better

@qb1839 Жыл бұрын

The rubber pad on the brake pedal is always one of the quick things to look at for a mileage check.

@Tyshkevich Жыл бұрын

nope, a first for sure sign is steering wheel. that gets the most use whether you like it or not. because toyota uses quality leather so it doesn't wear out as bad and if its a car with cloth interior then impossible to gauge. but can't hide the steering wheel

@Tyshkevich Жыл бұрын

@qb1839 Жыл бұрын

@@Tyshkevich I would guess steering wheel covers may hide that sometimes or a busted out steering column from a tempted theft may have a different wheel from the original. I’ve replaced two of my own steering wheels before because of just that. No one pays attention to replacing the pad on the pedal. It’s always my first go to along with the steering wheel.

@dinodemauro4855 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! & Practical, thx ;⁠-⁠)

@docexotic Жыл бұрын

more for the gas pedal I would say, city and highway driving would be worlds apart with brake pedal wear and tear. if u drive 200k on the highway the brake pedal would look better than driving 80k in the city more than likely

@tedwagner7263 Жыл бұрын

I agree, mileage IS important but don't forget age is still age. Gaskets and seals, etc are still much older and possibly dried out. Also one should check out the under carriage because it's very easy for an older car that has maybe sat in a garage for long periods to become rusty even though it hasn't been taken out as much.

@1ambrose100 Жыл бұрын

Stop picking on my 2003 Chevy Malibu with 55k, no rust and a V6 3.1L engine good for another 150k. No turbo and smooth as silk.

@1ambrose100 Жыл бұрын

And I paid 2k cash for her.

@lajya01 Жыл бұрын

I use to own a 20 yrs old Harley Davidson. Not much mileage but I was always replacing rubber and electrical(copper) stuff all the time.

@brooke3140 Жыл бұрын

I have an 04 Jeep that has 130k on it. The state uses salt on bad roads and it just ate through the rocker panels and everything close to it. I loved that jeep and it still runs great but the body just failed. I bought a Subaru legacy and it's so weird being so close to the ground. Hope it does as good in the snow as the jeep

@HawkGTboy Жыл бұрын

My elderly father has a 2008 Tundra with like 40k miles on it. But because it sat so much mice got into it and built nests in the air ducts. Also the frame is rusted. It’s a terrible shame, the truck looks new but the interior reeks. He even had the dealer take the dash off and clean everything but the smell remains.

@donaldoakjones2739 Жыл бұрын

I just bought my daughter her first car from my "mechanic like you" ! 2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS with only 30,900 miles on it. The car is just about perfect. 1 owner is in her 80's and her family is moving her from Pennsylvania to Tennessee.

@bghoody5665 Жыл бұрын

"They don't build 'em like they used to." That goes for cars and car mechanics.

@patriotwelder6521 Жыл бұрын

Buying a used car from a senior citizen is the best way to go!

@HoyaSaxaSD Жыл бұрын

Until their adult son or daughter accuses you of swindling granny, because she sold you her 15 year old Lexus with 40,000 miles on it for $3000 under blue book.

@patriotwelder6521 Жыл бұрын

@@HoyaSaxaSD 😮🤷‍♂️

@jsaylor1980 Жыл бұрын

@@HoyaSaxaSD and?

@TuDoNgonLuan007 Жыл бұрын

Not true some crazy senior drivers.

@PaymentConfirmedGTA Жыл бұрын

That’s cap

@doncosner2611 Жыл бұрын

Your customer got an outstanding deal on that Lexus! That is a very well built, reliable car. It is certainly worth getting the real bumper repainted because otherwise, the car looks brand new. That car will be nice for many, many years.

@barbs1298 Жыл бұрын

No kidding. Wouldn't I love to find one of those.

@JPTech933 Жыл бұрын

Scotty's videos are so full of great information. A good way to buy a lux car, most people like me could not afford new.. Talk to your elderly neighbors or even people you see at the supermarket. Have a card or print out with your details, most people are friendly when you make nice comments about what they drive. However there's a fine line between friendly and creepy, so be considerate. When I see a nice car, I will only approach the person if they are with someone, I do not want to create stress. A friend of mine purchased mercedes suv from his neighbor down the street, the gentleman lost his license and his son was going to bring it to the dealership. My friend offered more than the dealer, and now has a vehicle he appreciates. He keeps in touch with the neighbor to see if he needs a lift, when he is going to work or downtown.

@74dartman13 Жыл бұрын

I also check the rubber pads on the brake and gas pedals for excessive wear. If the mileage is low and the pedals are worn, either mileage is incorrect or somebody abused the car!

@thepurpleufo Жыл бұрын

If there ever was a classic Scotty video, this one is it!!!

@komradkolonel Жыл бұрын

Finding an ES like this that doesn't have really high mileage or hasn't been seriously wrecked is really hard. They either have in the neighborhood of 300,000 miles or Car Fax reports they've had wrecks with major damage. Finding a deal like this is one of those once in a lifetime things.

@zakmoon7065 Жыл бұрын

Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing daily

@jamesbass9797 Жыл бұрын

Scotty I agree with you. I bought a 2003 Lincoln Signature Series. Panther platform, 4.6 V8. Engine and transmission on it are practically bulletproof. Parts are readily available and almost any backyard mechanic can work on them. Car runs and rides great, and I just love it.

@christopherschaumburg2006 Жыл бұрын

I recently went used car shopping. While in the office awaiting my turn I was listening to a conversation of two people to the dealer. They were looking to trade in their 2005 Mercedes for something else. The owner said there was only 105000 on it. The adjuster looked it over,came back into the office and said the car reads 410000 miles. This was his second engine.

@niceleedone Жыл бұрын

WHAT?!!! Now, I'm scared!!!

@icosthop9998 Жыл бұрын

Mechanics and past owners, all rip off what is the world is coming to 🌏 👎

@mikeh7917 Жыл бұрын

NO Benz lasts THAT long!! j/k

@davidk3729 Жыл бұрын

wife’s shopping car is Vauxhall (Opal) Corsa. 1,4 petrol auto. 2004 and never missed a beat. 64,000 miles and did 34mpg, until e5 petrol was introduced. Passed every MoT annually. That was just a few miles a week shopping trips. Then it dropped to 28mpg. e10 petrol (no e5 available any more) dropped to 20mpg! This bio fuel is hygroscopic, eats fuel tanks, pipes and plastic parts. Guess this little perfect car is heading for the breakers

@Raven-jn6pw Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2006 ES 330 for $6000. With 150,000 miles in Florida last year. It’s a nice running car.

@macavalli2619 Жыл бұрын

Scotty I appreciate you going through how to spot issues with this car, even though it doesn't have any 👍 Would you consider making more videos going over how to spot lemons or cars that been in an accident, etc so we can avoid being ripped off? That 2 finger tyre trick is genius

@mattf8246 Жыл бұрын

Look at the headlight bulbs too! I bought a 2003 Mustang last year with only 58k miles. It still had the original Sylvania bulbs with the manufacture date stamped on them, 01/2003.

@Mr-Clark Жыл бұрын

If you put your fingers in and it’s too loose, don’t buy it 😂😂😂

@richantonelli4643 Жыл бұрын

Good One !

@kkalavi Жыл бұрын

Ha 😃😃😃

@fastbreakr Жыл бұрын

Words of the wise!

@Tyshkevich Жыл бұрын

with plastic surgery everything is possible. so be careful not to catch a lemon lol

@sonidoexperiencia2800 Жыл бұрын

Haha 😂😂

@805NAVE Жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty normally you’d be right with every other car. But with this Lexus ES330 you would not be able to tell haha. I have this exact car mines an 05 ES330. Currently at 302,000 miles. Everything feels and drives and looks brand new. Steering is nice and tight , I did have to replace the bearings tho

@Benjamin06267485 Жыл бұрын

my mom’s 1995 Monte Carlo has 60,600 miles. So yes, it is real. ❤❤❤ She didn’t drive it much. It still at home.

@walpoleandworcester Жыл бұрын

Practical advice anyone with sense can apply. Well done once again Scotty!

@michaelmurray121 Жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty I love grandma and grandpa cars they drove smooth..😂

@louisvl10 Жыл бұрын

God you saved me so much money from making me comfortable buying second hand over the years. Always sharing your expertise, what to look for. Love and kisses!

@HoyaSaxaSD Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re giving credit where due, Luigi-to the Man Upstairs. 🙏

@geoffoutdoors Жыл бұрын

👍 Scotty Kilmer ...America's mechanic. Thanks man

@raptureangel5409 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty for that informative road test! They are nice cars!!!!

@julzb7165 Жыл бұрын

Every day is a learning experience with you Scotty, thanks for your informative videos.

@adeemelkovzdshos1392 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree! The finger test by the wheels is the one that’s the most important! Best to buy a good one for 6-7 grand and drive it for years & years.

@cheaplazycatcouple24 Жыл бұрын

351

@jeffreyhudson3434 Жыл бұрын

Finger test by the wheels? Huh?

@brooke3140 Жыл бұрын

Around here everything in that price range either has super high miles or the body is rotting. So it's a risk because of inspections.

@HoyaSaxaSD Жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyhudson3434 the patented Scotty Michael Kilmer two-finger insertion test. Did you not watch the video? It was very impressive

@bestlaptop_psn Жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyhudson3434 Watch the video

@PreserveConstitution Жыл бұрын

Great pod cast Scotty. This will help anypne purchasing a used car. When anyone pushes the pre owned I tend to become more careful. Though that may not mean anything I tend to think people will do anything to make it more marketable.

@renkhachatoorian302 Жыл бұрын

So nice to see Scotty confirmed the older cars are built to last longer and better.

@md2k8 Жыл бұрын

Agreed, because newer vehicles have numerous problems.

@kkalavi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for good information

@robertphillips6296 Жыл бұрын

Even though they can be changed you can look at the Pedals for excessive wear to verify low mileage.

@tucsonbubba1574 Жыл бұрын

Nice car. Love your streams. Now I'm hooked!

@stnwrd Жыл бұрын

Always like a trip down Scotty's drag strip!!!!! :)

@ggs113 Жыл бұрын

I'm always appreciative and well informed on your videos. Like that saying "Just the facts, mam, just the facts". Keep them coming. Thanks

@CamperVan-K Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found your channel. I learn so much. Thank you.

@rhodeislandfirearmsownersl9916 Жыл бұрын

I knew that wasn't Rhode Island. Way too much freedom in that air.

@MatthewHaislip Жыл бұрын

Just bought this exact model: 2005 ES 330. LOVE IT. It was pricey: $7900 with 135,000 miles, but it had meticulous dealer maintenance records and I couldn't find anything this good for almost a month of looking...! Will need A/C repair someday (making noise while it's on), but I love this car and am thankful to have found it!

@als7594 Жыл бұрын

This is why I love my old 26 year old Volvo 960 with 139K miles, like Scottie says they don't make them like this today. It is my long road trip highway car. Only bad side of the vehicle is the 27-28 miles per gallon it gets on the highway. Since it's only worth $1,000-$1,500 and extremely reliable why get rid of it for something newer.

@AmigaA-or2hj Жыл бұрын

Why do we need to change our cars just for the sake of fashion?

@demonslayer8891 Жыл бұрын

Isnt 27-28 mpg rlly good? I drive a 07 m45 nd mpg is rlly bad averages like 16 mpg

@als7594 Жыл бұрын

@@demonslayer8891 For this car it's excellent. Most of these cars get in the 25 mpg range on the highway. Yes I did a few aero modifications to undercarriage to clean up the air flow under the car. Took a trip across Ohio last week and pulled 30 mpg. I ran down to southern Virginia from western Pa. with hills and major elevation changes today and still got just over 28 mph. BTW I run a maximum of 65 mph. It seems to be the best compromise between gas mileage and time. I'm spoiled with gas mileage since my daily driver is a Prius. On the highway it gets between 53 and 56 mpg.

@notSusNugget Жыл бұрын

I only get 20 mph on a good day. 💀

@als7594 Жыл бұрын

@@notSusNuggetIt's not bad for a 2.9 liter (179ci) dual overhead cam 24 valve, inline six that is rated at 181 hp in a 3600 lb car. With a 21.3 (80L) gallon fuel tank, I'd be a lot happier if I could get 35 mpg out of her on the highway.

@pawelfronczyk1579 6 ай бұрын

There is lots of things he didn't mention, exhaust system and pipe, lexus stickers on doors and windows, rubber condition on weatherstripping, little holes from stones on front bumper and hood, rust on struts, front ends condition, sticker on onside of the hood , plastic on side pillars, plastic on front headlights , scratches on wheels, etc.

@lombardozarateiii6920 Жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty from all of us here in the Rio Grande Valley!

@bnk28zfp Жыл бұрын

amazing!!! thank you!!! specially esure the tires spaces !!!!

@md2k8 Жыл бұрын

These older Lexus ES 330's are currently running and driving on the road at this time, because they are excellent vehicles.

@hectorlozada2503 Жыл бұрын

Wish there were more honest ppl like you

@christopherursino4281 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation!

@bluewater454 Жыл бұрын

It’s these videos that keep me coming back

@dangermouse957 Жыл бұрын

Thank Scotty great information

@Nathan-qz3mg Жыл бұрын

Great review thanks!

@decentcupid5354 Жыл бұрын

Love the content Scotty

@toniocavalari6936 Жыл бұрын

You're a real " PRO " uncle " Scotty " 🏁🏆👍

@americanpatriot2422 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@guyward2458 Жыл бұрын

My son bought a genuine one-owner, low-mileage Camry that had been regularly serviced and he had nothing but trouble with it - plastic components in the engine bay went brittle and cracked, shock absorbers started leaking, water pump started leaking, steering pump failed, and so it went on. A car sitting around in a garage being hardly driven from one year to the next is not necessarily a good buy!

@russrussell4097 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best advice on the internet. You mention the elderly frequently and their low mileage vehicles. Would you know or have advice about lower insurance rates being most elderly don’t do much driving or is this out of your realm? I always thought mechanicing and insurances went hand and hand with insurance claims etc. or am I wrong? Thank you for your time.

@---zq1cz Жыл бұрын

My 1992 chevy blazer was the "tahoe" edition... had the digital dash, if anyone tried to mess with the odometer it would simply read "error", if it was analog and some tried rolling it back it would scratch white lines between each digit indicating it was rolled back!

@travisjernigan8529 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe it was that cheap at a dealership. Great vid!

@jay_mw Жыл бұрын

When my grandmother died in '99 my parents inherited her '89 Tempo that only had around 30k miles on it. All she really used it for was to go down the road to the store or bingo.

@kato2531 Жыл бұрын

You know it’s old when you still get an ash tray

@jessamaevillarubin1630 Жыл бұрын

Hahahahah I agree with you. Ours was 1999 model, with odo of 190k but still works gorgeous!

@ggrreeggy Жыл бұрын

I noticed the clutch and brake pedal wear on a car I was considering. Changed my mind.

@GizmoFromPizmo Жыл бұрын

If we lived in a free market economy we would have companies making cars like this today and they'd sell the crap out of them. But we don't live in a free market economy. The EPA sees to that and the government owned car makers have a lock on the market. We buy what they sell or we don't buy anything at all. The country needs a major overhaul.

@chaos.corner Жыл бұрын

It's terrible. I rented a car about 10 years ago and it had a decent sized V6. I always wanted to get one but the version they sell now is an undersized turbo version. Apparently it has more power but it's more complex, won't ride as nice and won't last as well. We're truly entering a dark age for consumers and it's government edicts that are doing it.

@justacinnamonbun8658 Жыл бұрын

When in doubt about the mileage, look at the instrument cluster for scratches and scrapes, and #2 look at the gas and brake pedals.

@hotpuppy1 Жыл бұрын

scrapes to odometer only applies to old cars with mechanical odometer. Wear to pedals can be fixed with new pedal pads.

@justacinnamonbun8658 Жыл бұрын

@@hotpuppy1 Wrong, plenty of Toyotas and other cars with digital odometers that can be unplugged and swapped out with a lower mileage odometer from eBay, I've done it myself. And nobody changes the pedal pads, if you were to see brand new pedal pads on a 75k mile vehicle I'd still run away. Next time think before opening mouth.

@jameswhite1319 Жыл бұрын

Nice ! Houston USA ☮️

@jayhockley8841 Жыл бұрын

Scotty actually admitting that Carfax is helpfull .. Not all accidents will show up on Carfax but usually you can figure out if the mileage is right or not .

@cheapswede Жыл бұрын

One big issue that I am running into with my 20 and 30 yr old trucks is that the plastic parts become brittle. At that age, replacements can only be found in salvage yards.

@zyskman78 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always Scotty!!

@FAITH4G Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Happy New Years🎄🎄

@TLhike Жыл бұрын

I bought my chevy 1500 truck 60k miles from mechanic. Only took 2 years for whole thing to fall apart. Every GM product has been total POS from new to used. 2 fords 300k still running F150 not one single problem F GM Garbage Motors!

@athenarockett3088 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir keep making video

@garyjust.johnson1436 Жыл бұрын

People in Tennesee listen to both kinds of music: country AND western!

@KENNETH-rh8mz Жыл бұрын

I think my 2012 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA 1750 QV was made by toyota, cause after 10 years it's still running like a dream, just like new from the day I purchased it, and it's a looker too. Just did the 2nd cambelt change and annual oil service this week and the Alfa dealer here in Boksburg South Africa found nothing extra to do and no faults/errors on that computer reader.

@MrRickforegolf Жыл бұрын

Hey Scottie, Good morning. I have watched most of your videos and one thing that I have noticed is that you use a different scan tool on almost every video you do. Whic one is the best of the ones you use.

@michaelcowan6254 Жыл бұрын

My mom has a 2009 Buick Lacrosse with the 3.8L motor. It has 33K original miles. My dad has a 2008 Ford E350 Van with 66K original miles.

@justincase2281 Жыл бұрын

That book in the glove box looks like the Gideon Bible you find in motel rooms. Not a bad idea. When you buy a car these days you better know how to pray so they don't go haywire!🙏😇

@luisclaro3386 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Just a quick note: Timing belt age also counts...not just the km. The ruber gets old. I wouldn't extend it for more than 5 years unless I can check/see its condition (in some cars is not that easy:) )

@JamesBond-hu9rg Жыл бұрын

Two kinds of music Scotty. “Country &Western “ 😂😎

@patriotwelder6521 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you!

@MARKLOCKWOOD2012 Жыл бұрын

get sun shade for your front windshield for those over the pond windscreen don’t go cheap save your dash. use a uv protectant for leather.

@bradw3313 Жыл бұрын

Great buyer tool video….I’m near your old old hometown of Houston. My mom has a 2004 Toyota Avalon that has never spent the night outside the garage. It has 30k miles and still smells new. She switches driving between this and the 2004 Sienna van, which is the grocery getter. Each year the mechanic who inspects it tells us to please let him know when she’s ready to sell….he’s been telling us that for years. We literally could put a window sticker on it (it’s in glove box) and you would swear it’s showroom new. So they’re out there….we just threw new tires on it since they were 10 years old to be safe, but had plenty of tread on them.

@bradw3313 Жыл бұрын

Oh….all maintenance done by my brother who has been Toyota master mechanic for over 30 years as same dealership. I have to take it out and open it up every now and then to get the juices flowing and it hauls.

@anthonydilligaf823 Жыл бұрын

Woohoo... I always consider it an honor to be in the first thousand views. Hi Scotty. Thanks for all you do!

@skydancerforever Жыл бұрын

The steering wheel, seats and drivers floor mat and carpet is always the 1st things to check on a older car with real low mileage. I just received my Moms 2005 Chevy malibu 2.2L and it only has 66000 miles on it. No rust ( michigan) because it sat in a dry garage most it's life. I don't need it because my wife and i have nice low mileage newer cars so i will end up selling it here soon. Most i seen advertise have 200,000 + miles on them and are all rusted away.

@mariomichienzi1905 Жыл бұрын

I picked up a 2002 es 300 with 185,000 miles it still runs great!!!❤❤

@rob5944 Жыл бұрын

I bought my sc430 here in the UK for 10.5k no problems so far. I've serviced it, but it is of course a V8. 🤞

@wingman-1977 Жыл бұрын

My 2008 Honda CR-V EXL has 153728 miles on the odometer. It actually has over 68.007 miles missing. The only reason I know is that my insurance company (GEICO) gave me a free membership with Carfax and I didn a history on the car. It was purchased in Connecticut in 2008. The last reported work done on the car from the 1st owner, the car has 199,410. When the second owner (my partner from work) went to get it inspected, it was reported to have just over 132,000 miles. He bought it from a guy who goes to auto auctions and he specializes in CR-Vs. the car has had no problems with the engine and transmission. One of the security officer at my job has a 02 ES300 and he’s the original owner it has over 200,000 miles but he has the replace the transmission (I’m pretty sure he didn’t change the transmission fluid). It drives smooth. Also. CD is stuck in the player. Also, it could use to be repainted (it’s white) and the rugs could use a cleaning.

@davidmuth4571 Жыл бұрын

The elderly market is crazy! If you want a large car, look at older buicks and oldsmobiles. They're usually in fantastic shape, in and out, and the heirs just want to be rid of Grandpa's car.

@walmartdog1142 Жыл бұрын

After driving for an auto auction for almost fifteen years, I've come to recognize a big red flag. If the gear shift lever override tab is missing or chewed up, there's gonna be problems.

@makidiaz3894 Жыл бұрын

How do I check this?

@Tyshkevich Жыл бұрын

that isn't always a case... could be many reasons for it to be missing or damaged. popping the thing open once you can beat the crap out of it LOL... been there done that.

@new_england_times553 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I was looking for a good used car for work and when I saw plastic tab missing I walked away. Dan T is right it may mean nothing, but it is a good red flag. After watching Scotty's videos I ended up with a 2007 Lexus RX 350.

@walmartdog1142 Жыл бұрын

@@makidiaz3894 This tab is about the size of a Tic-Tac, and located near the shift lever on MOST vehicles.

@makidiaz3894 Жыл бұрын

@@walmartdog1142 thanks

@deniseandmarkfirestine7443 Жыл бұрын

Best mechanic on you tube

@ianbutler1983 Жыл бұрын

Check the pedals, they usually tell the story.

@markadkins9290 Жыл бұрын

What a find!!!

@capt.america2737 Жыл бұрын

Purchase last year a 2014 RX 350 25k miles for 20k no issues runs smooth. I love it so much I don’t let my wife drive it at all.

@WillyEckaslike Жыл бұрын

same with an expensive new computer..dont let the wife use it

@andrealmoseley6575 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I got a 2015 with 56000 miles last year and I don't want anybody to drive it and I'm the wife

@worldpeace5853 Жыл бұрын

Good old cars when they didn’t have blind spot, collision, lane assist and what not sensors to screw people up!!!

@DJMAGGIXX Жыл бұрын

Guys another tip for used cars with low mileage!!! Always look at the gas pedal, if it has low mileage and the pedal looks almost polished (almost no rubber markings) or with very noticeable wear... RUN. That indicates the car is lot older than stated

@Mityob67 Жыл бұрын

Pedal wear...yessir, good one.

@billraleigh4529 Жыл бұрын

first, i look at the rubber on the brake pedal

@WhittyPics Жыл бұрын

My 2018 Taurus only has 17,000 miles on it. I don't drive that much either. Once you are retired, you don't have a need to drive everyday

@johnr9495 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I gave our grandson, her 2004 Chrysler Pacifica Limited, all wheel drive. It had 92,000 miles on it. We bought it from the dealership, with less than 6,000 miles on it, back in 2005. It was the first 5 ***** rated vehicle, for safety. Had front and rear side air bags, as standard features. I have two different folders with maintenance and repair records. These well cared for vehicles are far and few between. When you can find one, grab it. Even if it's above Blue Book price. We had people who wanted to buy it, but we wanted our grandson to have a safe and reliable car.