Never Buy This Toyota (Learn from My Mistake)

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Never Buy This Toyota (Learn from My Mistake), DIY with Scotty Kilmer. Cars not to buy. Why not to buy a used Toyota Hybrid. Worst cars to buy used. Bad cars to avoid buying used. Should I buy a used Toyota? Are used Hybrid cars reliable? Toyota Highlander hybrid review. How to maintain your used car. Car maintenance fails. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын

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@guswhitworth8826 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty, isn't your Matrix an AWD?

@guswhitworth8826 3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't being smart.. I've been actively looking for a AWD Matrix because you have one. I have a Jeep Compass, 2007 the thing is nearly new, it been cutting off intermittently, and it does NOT show up on the scan tool/computer any problems.. &$$@$&+ grrrr Thanks for the videos.

@AutoFixNation 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty what do you think of a 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 with 181,545 miles what do you think about it

@youarerightboss 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You, Scotty.

@masternobody1896 3 жыл бұрын

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@theinsaneone911 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I’ve learned from watching Scotty the last few months is to simply not buy any car as every car will ruin your life. I walk everywhere now and I also feel great!

@xbtusd7501 3 жыл бұрын

watch out for bears .

@BrendanRSX 3 жыл бұрын

Life insurance ain’t cheap either (in the US)

@samanthajester3312 3 жыл бұрын

Cars N Stuff bahahaha

@hotsaucecornielle9205 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto I got myself a bicycle , I'm free

@jacksonbangs6603 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great lifestyle!

@wallicedamanz 3 жыл бұрын

"Never buy this toyota" One thing I've never thought I would here Scotty say lol

@goldenmare2594 3 жыл бұрын

Yep..shocking words from Scotty

@RED8-HQ-8D-Music 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t be surprised if he mentions to never buy a 2020 Toyota Supra since it’s really a BMW, lol.

@dave3657 3 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow on his intro he will be driving a Chevy. Then we know it is the end of days.👹

@BeaterCar 3 жыл бұрын

Not the first toyota he hated

@newfound8082 3 жыл бұрын

RED8 Audio - HQ 8D Music he literally has a video about the new Supra where he says he likes it..

@summerfalls1998 3 жыл бұрын

I’m noticing almost all His customers have cracked windshields. What’s going on in Texas? Lol Geez in NY I can’t even get around with a license plate bulb out.

@surfside75 3 жыл бұрын

That's Texas in general. Lived in Houston 5years.

@AngieVuong 3 жыл бұрын

True

@Adam2050 3 жыл бұрын

Just typing up the same thing.

@OGPatriot03 3 жыл бұрын

@rogue Someone lobbied the government on that one... To sell more windshields.

@trcs3079 3 жыл бұрын

@@OGPatriot03 I would think it didn't need lobbying in general. A crack is susceptible to larger damage if left unfixed.

@dormantrabbits 3 жыл бұрын

Complexity has an inverse relationship with reliability

@JOSEPH-vs2gc 3 жыл бұрын

unless you're a carbon-based biological creature. We run surprisingly long for the complexity involved lol...

@KyprosEc 3 жыл бұрын

Just ask Mercedes owners. They will confirm it.

@KyprosEc 3 жыл бұрын

@Cars N Stuff extremely easy to work on a 1960s car. Very simple engines and transmissions with tons of room to work on as the engine bays always had tons of empty space on a typical Car.

@BA-gn3qb 3 жыл бұрын

I've learned from Scotty a while ago: NO Hybrids NO All Wheel Drives

@starzzzy22 3 жыл бұрын

...and. no turbo engines UNLESS they've already been proven reliable across many years.

@justayoutuber1906 3 жыл бұрын

No USED Hybrids, No Chevys, No RAMs

@samanthajester3312 3 жыл бұрын

No all wheels except suburbu. They've perfected it

@angeltrujillo7867 2 ай бұрын

Im just seeing this video. Im a mechanic, a newer one. I can say with no doubt, Scotty’s saying this because he’s an old school mechanic. You don’t have to know much to fix these cars. Half the work is on KZfaq nowadays😂, don’t be afraid if you’re a responsible person, the car will last you😊

@largetman 3 жыл бұрын

The electric differential is still cheaper to replace than replacing a Jatco transmission on a Nissan.

@gallardowilliam 3 жыл бұрын

Value!!!

@alexmorales9150 3 жыл бұрын

YES. IT. IS.

@JGBecknell 3 жыл бұрын

AHAHAHA agreed!

@07decker 3 жыл бұрын

I have been a Toyota mechanic for 40 years. As strange as Scotty is, he is right about 90% of the time. Experience and diagnostics is also 90% of the battle being a licensed tech. Go Scotty Go!

@saltypatriot1768 Жыл бұрын

How common is the engine rattle in the 3.5 v6

@markfcoble 3 жыл бұрын

Highlander, 249k. Gas only. Two wheel drive. Yes, maintained.

@AdamSmith-gs2dv 3 жыл бұрын

Good God that has more mileage than my 2000 4runner. What year is it?

@arielperalta5586 3 жыл бұрын

I have the gas only 2008 AWD with 162k

@bernardfinch1305 3 жыл бұрын

Highlander 2 WD 238,000 2008 gas only

@mrmeseeks8790 3 жыл бұрын

But is it available for $500?

@Dakattack98 3 жыл бұрын

Got ya beat we got my wife's Highlander with 240 on it. It now has 303k.

@TD-ue3bb 3 жыл бұрын

If the owner decides to junk the car, I would like you to take apart the differential to look inside.

@christianlail7266 3 жыл бұрын

I'll second that 😬

@josealexander3419 3 жыл бұрын

Third

@victorbruce3315 3 жыл бұрын

Count me in

@Ketoswammy 3 жыл бұрын

Me You - Was that supposed to be funny? Bernie had plans to pay for everything, and it was less than we’ve given billionaires in the past year.

@alan-sk7ky 3 жыл бұрын

besides it almost certainly not the electric motor, rather its a bearing inside giving in or a lash shim has failed, so if the motor still works right, a diff is a diff inspect and change knackered bearings. dunno how hard to find out endfloat/crownwheel clearances though.

@NiceCarsLover 3 жыл бұрын

You had me sell my 2012 chevy volt before it costs me a fortune to repair.

@highjinx6519 3 жыл бұрын

Smart!

@duncanotema 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s high time you find out how the buyer is doing.

@highjinx6519 3 жыл бұрын

Duncan Otema pretty sure he’s saying he’s glad he did it before the problems started. That’s the risk anyone takes when buying a used car, a lot greater a risk when buying an American used car. It’s not like he misrepresented it to be a Toyota or something. Would you give them their $ back if you sold it to them & something broke that you didn’t know about or know what they might’ve done to cause it(not perform basic maintenance or rag it out)? Don’t know any individuals that offer warranties when they sell a used car.

@dudndadn12212 2 жыл бұрын

My brother had volt that he drove to well over 150k miles without a single issue.

@quiklids 3 жыл бұрын

Even the birds can’t get away from this car fast enough 4:52 🤣🤣

@silasmcgee3647 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I was hoping someone would’ve noticed that

@oscarmercado4170 3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was Scotty's air defense system decimating some poor pigeon 🐦

@jesusbarajas4840 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@747-pilot 3 жыл бұрын

OMG!! ....ROFLMAO! 😂

@jimcollogan2324 3 жыл бұрын

Haha good catch!

@emerymyers7748 2 жыл бұрын

Been a Toyota fan for 30 years, own 4, my 2021 Hybrid Highlander platinum edition is the nicest, most efficient and safe vehicle I’ve ever owned

@cousinjudeskitchen7146 3 жыл бұрын

I've always been a Toyota driver, but you convinced me to get a CRV. I got a 2008 one a few months ago for my catering company and I LOVE IT!

@vickiliberato2097 3 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR THE ADVICE ,GOOD TO KNOW .

@emin4704 3 жыл бұрын

Lol at the feather dropping at 4:52

@Shakura8 3 жыл бұрын

someone just killed a bird haha

@narcisbaralija 3 жыл бұрын

Emin were u from?

@USAMark70 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thank you Scotty! I'm in the market for a different car so I will keep this in mind!

@lougaru2445 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty. I love the mechanic videos from out in the street

@lucasstuart-chilcote7069 3 жыл бұрын

I'd have that rear differential replaced if it was around $2.5k. I have a Toyota Sequoia 4WD with the big V8 timing belt service every 90k miles. My Sequoia is 14 years old with 180k miles on it and I'm gladly having costly repair/maintenance done if needed. Scotty said it, that Highlander is still really nice. It deserves to be fixed.

@sergiodjf 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty is right! Hybrids have more parts compared to a conventional vehicle, more parts that can break down over time. I would only buy a new hybrid but I personally think hybrids used for commercial purposes (taxi, uber, deliveries, etc) are the only owners that fully take advantage of the gas savings before the car starts to fall apart. They definitely recover their investment sooner than the average driver.

@darshthakkar9536 3 жыл бұрын

After watching you video I bought a 2013 highlander with a v6 and it runs like a clock kuddos to you Scotty!🙌🏻

@henrymatthews9365 3 жыл бұрын

Also it's probably the outer wheel bearing I worked at Toyota for about 4 years as a service tech and never replaced an inner wheel bearing. Going bad. It is 90 percent outer wheel bearings and 10 percent bad alignment or struts make cupped tires. Should've just replaced the outer wheel bearing and sent it.

@josephjakubec3171 3 жыл бұрын

4 years as a tech diagnose 30 seconds on video? Ya Scotty, jump on that bearing and pull it out.

@tonyincretolli849 3 жыл бұрын

You are a wealth of knowledge! Thanks Scotty

@williamf9023 3 жыл бұрын

I'd get a rear diff out of a salvage yard. Most salvage yards will warranty the part to the point that they will give you another one if you get a bad one.

@samroncancio1006 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel, Scotty. I have a question for you. Do you have a source to keep you up with technology? As an independent mechanic I always am looking for continued education to keep up with technology.

@kevincurtis5568 3 жыл бұрын

I have two 2006 Toyo Highlander Hybrids. Both made in Japan! Both with over 200k (217k & 226k). Both 7 seaters and 4wd i (its not true awd Scottie!) Oil changes and some broken window regulators. Hybrid batteries 85+ percent. Best year and car ever made in 2000's for return on money and use.

@robertpowell7672 3 жыл бұрын

If you disconnected the differential, lots of warning lights might come on. Then it would fail it's annual test. (depending on where you live)

@PauloHeaven 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know how long the owner plans to keep his car but this $2,500 could get him going for another 150-200k on a Highlander.

@Armmani2000 3 жыл бұрын

True, whats the big deal, just repair the car. In any car something can break that costs $2500, the price of this car used is still way more than that.

@NightRiderBUICK 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I honestly don't know why people complaining for a 2500$ repair literally once in the cars life and keep in mind this thing was 50000$ new..

@az7378 3 жыл бұрын

@@NightRiderBUICK Not everybody has $2,500.00 to spend. That's why people complain.

@NightRiderBUICK 3 жыл бұрын

@@az7378 then dont buy a 50000$ suv lool

@caribougoo349 3 жыл бұрын

True but you also have the battery to worry about. Guarantee that's not gonna hit 350k

@jamesg8199 3 жыл бұрын

One component that Scotty doesn’t talk about much with the Toyota hybrids is the brake actuator. They do break. And while it’s a more common failure on the 2nd generation Prius, it’s easily a $2500-$3000 repair at a Toyota dealer.

@TheChilldude96 3 жыл бұрын

keep up the interesting videos, only wish i have is more practical mechanical work for us inexperienced mechanically intrested ppl :D

@itsnotme07 3 жыл бұрын

LOL love those Hybrids! Electronic differential....no driveshaft. Keep on teaching there Scotty....love the learning! And also love that my 2015 Lexus RX350 isn't a hybrid or AWD.

@tolrem 3 жыл бұрын

Valuable information here.Thanks Scotty.

@moyeedulhasan5870 2 жыл бұрын

I have a same car 2010, 120K runs like brand new… can’t go wrong with Toyota.

@TheRockyTopRock 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty, you are the man. I am such a big fan. Learned so much from you in the short time I have been watching

@janetleeharrison 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I saw this before buying my next used SUV! They're all starting to age out with high mileage & hitting the used car market. My primary driving is city miles up to 45mph & disconnecting the driveshafts could work for me - if I got it dirt cheap. THANKS, Scotty!

@toyoscio 3 жыл бұрын

but will it affect driveability of other systems.

@Trippystick Жыл бұрын

get a 4runner if you can

@darwyndehnke8217 3 жыл бұрын

I always assumed hybrids have more parts and more parts = more things to fix with $$$

@flagovhate 3 жыл бұрын

@Robby Dey are you paid by hybrid car manufacturers? This video is proof that hybrids are more problematic and expensive to repair. They have ALL the moving parts of a convential vehicle PLUS more. So you don't know what you're talking about.

@narcisbaralija 3 жыл бұрын

@@flagovhate right

@carlinnguyen4341 3 жыл бұрын

Great Scott!!!

@sandmanbub 3 жыл бұрын

Aren't you curious what might be causing the noise in the electronic differential? If it was mine, I'd open it up and look for anything obvious, if it's possible to tell what's causing it. Would be nice to find out something just needed tightening back up or a shim that I could fabricate, was needed to restore proper clearance in some component. If you ever have the chance to open one up, I hope you will record the process for a video.

@hiteshmishra4711 3 жыл бұрын

That is actually a really good solution that you suggested. Just cutting the power to the rear motors.

@justina249 3 жыл бұрын

I miss the old days. Had a 86 Jeep CJ7 driving down the road one day and the driveshaft bolts sheared off the yoke of the differential. No prob. Climbed underneath with my sockets pulled the other end off popped it in 4wd and away i went. And then repaired it when i got it home

@AreWeAreTheWaiting 3 жыл бұрын

List of things that I never expected to happen in 2020 * A virus to shut down everything *Scotty telling us not to buy a Toyota. Man, 2020 is crazy.

@faithevans3513 3 жыл бұрын

He’s talking about Toyota hybrid vehicles and all wheel vehicles 🙄

@gutadin5 3 жыл бұрын

@@faithevans3513 AWD vehicles?

@nana.dayton5290 Жыл бұрын

@@faithevans3513 right.. what the hell they talking about.

@mikemcmanus3918 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty, I got a loaner car while getting the engine replaced on my 2014 Subaru Legacy. My loaner car is a 2020 Subaru Outback. I find that the Outback has a defective fuel pump that stalls when you give the car the gas after stopping at a red light or a stop sign. Beware of Subaru cars!

@jimdebs9096 3 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming this advice extends to the 2020 Highlander Hybrid AWD. That's probably why the incentives are so good on this model now.

@felixpellerin7741 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Quebec and believe me we have a lot of snow, we don't really need 4wd. Fwd is good enough but rwd is scary in winter

@jonvanmeter4495 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty - Thanks for your videos they are helpful. Hey, I'm looking to buy an older midsize truck (I5 or V6) that has higher mileage to keep price down. I'm looking at 05-10 Nissan Frontier, Takoma, or Colorado. Do you have any suggestions on ones that are better to work on as I'm assuming I'll have many repairs. I'm looking for vehicles with 125,000 - 175,000 miles. I will occasionally (once a year) pull a boat weighing 3,500 lbs. Any suggestions. I'm leaning toward the Colorado as the I5 appears relatively easy to work on. Or the Frontier because it seems to be priced nice The Tacoma is incredibly expensive. Thank you. Jon.

@factchecker9358 3 жыл бұрын

Great, practical info Thanks!!

@mubarakhussain5287 3 жыл бұрын

Another lesson learn from u scotty. Thank you sir. I'm a TOYOTA Corolla VERSO guy. Mine is PETROL 2005. I've put a LPG on it. It's good. Just changed the gearbox at 139000 miles.

@brian_jake 3 жыл бұрын

LPG!! Whaaat!!

@jeffreysantos9070 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video 👍 thanks Scotty

@catherinejillcarino5942 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty i’m ur #1 FAN here from MANILA, PHILIPPINES! I appreciate ur videos

@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын

hello and thanks!

@HelgaStudios 3 жыл бұрын

I live for the bonus questions and answers

@andrzejs6532 2 жыл бұрын

GOLDEN KNOWLEDGE Scotty! Saves gold / money! 👍👍👍😊

@msmoniz 3 жыл бұрын

And this is why I'm glad I bought a 2019 Toyota Sienna with their traditional 3.5L V6 and not wait for the redesigned 2021, where the ONLY drivetrain available, regardless of trim level, is a Hybrid system.

@astro6125 3 жыл бұрын

Smart man.

@instasingingvids3529 3 жыл бұрын

Cars N Stuff very true. But they are here to stay now. Unless they make parts cheaper and make them easier to work on I don’t like it.

@ewxlt 3 жыл бұрын

You must live where gas is cheap...

@atx-cvpi_99 3 жыл бұрын

You can get the hybrid in fwd I believe.

@beverlysassone8195 3 жыл бұрын

I sure have learned a lot! Im on my second Toyota Corolla! My last one was blackened at 105,000 mi. A 2006. Still had plenty of mi to go! So I bought a 2011 Toyota Carolla. Wanted a 2012. Took the 2011 bc my new winter tires from the 2006 fits this car. Cut off sz was 2011. My dad was a used car dealer for 50 yrs. Hes gone now. He has always said, Corollas, Camrys, Civics... Dont need much fixing, easy to find parts, uncomplicated to fix! I always listened to dad. Now Im listening to Scotty!! 😄👍💕

@beverlysassone8195 3 жыл бұрын

Thats..backended at 60 mph while I was sitting still!!

@IRK-pd7lc 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the vid, these diffs had me trippin

@zambufly1 3 жыл бұрын

thanks to you I am fearful of all vehicles now. I am now spending more on Xanax than car repairs. thanks Scottie

@edwardanthony7283 3 жыл бұрын

Whew whew. Could be a rear brake issue, wheel bearing, diff, or a bad strut or suspension part.

@frankbiz 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice, not worth buying a hybrid. I have a 2008 Highlander with 195k miles runs amazing. V6 Conventional.

@mmahamm 3 жыл бұрын

Love the feather falling into the car while he’s talking.

@cristianlopez8194 3 жыл бұрын

Cool info, thanks...👍

@emlcst209 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty made those glasses style cool 😎

@TheLizardKing1967 3 жыл бұрын

That's why you should buy a '94 Celica.

@az7378 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@TxMx214 3 жыл бұрын

Hell nah those rust buckets are slow and look ugly. You’re way better off with a civic

@TheXTCNinja117 3 жыл бұрын

Fact.

@jenh9426 3 жыл бұрын

Or a matrix or pontiac vibe..which are the same car.

@paystyles5429 3 жыл бұрын

Best pickup u can buy

@SamSteeles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott for helping us avoid another "pitfall".

@GymChess 3 жыл бұрын

So many "do" and "don't's" that trying to make any sense out of it all is completely impossible.

@ChuckinsRoger 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do an indepth Video on SAABS please O great Mechanic lord

@TheInfamousRPGGroup-on-Rumble 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty, what do you think about car-flipping? How should it be done? how much mechanical experience does one need?

@limosine 3 жыл бұрын

1:41 still wiping spit off my monitor - thanks Scottie!

@ellopez7513 3 жыл бұрын

Hey scott whats the best used mid suv awd or 4x4? Nothing too expensive? Thanks👍

@TxMx214 3 жыл бұрын

When an experienced 50+ yrs mechanic can’t figure out that lifting the whole vehicle off the ground and putting it on jackstands to test the awd.....that’s why you need to avoid old mechanics like Scotty, only takes him ancient technology vehicles that he can understand not the newer tech it’s just too much for him.

@EricFortuneJr. 3 жыл бұрын

2004 was when Nissan still offered most of their models with a manual transmission, especially the Maxima!

@jeffsonsmith7288 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty. Love your channel, but I am going to take a bit of a different view regarding hybrids. I have two : a 2019 Camry and my wife drives a 2017 Rav4 ( both purchased new). I would agree in the regard that when they break, probably more expensive, but there are trade-offs. For example, my Camry has NO belts; everything is electronic, so I never have to worry about being stranded after a serpentine belt lets go, or an alternator takes a crap. And, I AVERAGE between 53-55 mpg.... IN A CAMRY! My wife's Rav4 has a rear end similar to what you reviewed in this video. I changed the fluid in the front and rear axle assemblies at 50,000 miles (hybrids do not have standard "differentials"). No problems and she just passed 70, 000 miles. Perhaps the Highlander you reviewed did not have this service, I don't know. The takeaway: whether a hybrid or standard ICE, maintain it, and it will last a LONG time, especially (I also have a 2012 Tundra and a 2013 Camry ICE) if it is a Toyota.

@oraclewizard77 3 жыл бұрын

It really depends on what Hybrid you buy. You can buy a new Toyota Camry hybrid, Prius, or Corolla hybrid and they will last over 200,000 miles. You could also buy them 3 - 5 years used to get a better price. But yes, he is right in that you don't want to buy a 250,000 hybrid because at that point, you are looking at more expensive repairs.

@henrymatthews9365 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Just FYI he's gotten to the point where he just wants to make car videos and repair the easy stuff. He knows that the problem is just an outer rear wheel bearing. But just didn't want to do the work. I don't blame him make a video about an issue get a few 100k clicks make some money then send it down the road for someone else to actually fix.

@94AccordAW 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty you'll get a kick out of this one. My brothers girlfriend had one of the early Neons that they were selling and couldn't get rid of. They finally called the junkyard to see if they could sell it to them. They said "we already have too many of them here" He asked "Well, can you have it?" And this was like 15 years ago!

@frankbmayfield 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty! I've been really interested in the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid coming out soon. I live in San Francisco, so the standard AWD isn't necessary all the time, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on this vehicle, generally.

@InternetDude 3 жыл бұрын

Buy it, I have preordered one. Very reliable systems in it.

@musheer5711 3 жыл бұрын

Please do not get discouraged from buying a hybrid. It is nice that in California there are many independent hybrid mechanics unlike Texas. So, why not to buy a hybrid so we can eliminate air pollution and noise pollution ??.

@nickolastiguan 3 жыл бұрын

Buy it, enjoy it and sell it after 10 years, if you are worried.

@atx-cvpi_99 3 жыл бұрын

They have electric motors as a rear diff.

@Ben-bg2lp 3 жыл бұрын

This episode alone convinced me to buy a FWD non-hybrid car. I never accepted what Scotty said about this topic in every other video because I never saw what he was talking about!

@crazeyjoe 3 жыл бұрын

Cracked windshields seems to be a common issue in Houston. lol.

@tedunguent156 3 жыл бұрын

Very good advice. Don't buy high mileage hybrids, turbos or other complex (AWD) cars, unless your getting it for dirt cheap. The KISS rule! I drove a Highlander hybrid AWD from CT to Maine and back and it was a really comfortable and roomy car. I loved it, but I didn't own it. I got 28 m.p.g. on that trip. The tow rating on the hybrid is 3500 lbs., the V6 tow rating is 5000 lbs. Boaters beware.

@richardpatterson2554 3 жыл бұрын

My first car was a 58 vw bug, after a few months the 1st and reverse gears in the trans went out, but i continued to drive it for over a yr like that.

@pigyear88 3 жыл бұрын

And I was looking at highlander hybrids. No more

@christophers5510 3 жыл бұрын

do not ever buy ANY hybrid

@SkarryTerry 3 жыл бұрын

Has to be the same for the RAV4 model.. I was looking forward to investing in one, or a Avalon hybrid. But eh, I may wait for a few more years for that Avalon.

@amazoidal 3 жыл бұрын

Just don't buy the 4 wheel drive Highlander.

@amazoidal 3 жыл бұрын

I have 3 Prius but not 4wd. No problems with the front transmissions.

@musheer5711 3 жыл бұрын

@@christophers5510 And why ? Try to drive a 10 year old hybrid and try a conventional one. The conventional one drives like a crap while hybrid is quiet and smooth like a new because electric motor has fewer moving parts. Why not to reduce air pollution and having better mpg so we do not need to constantly stop at gas stations ??. If you worry about dealer expensive battery, mine wanted $4000 but I fixed it at independent mechanics for only $650. Did you know that hybrid 12 volt lasts much longer and brake pads lasts longer and longer period between routine maintenance ??.

@masoodpaki 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty what's your opinion for Mercedes gls450 VS Lexus gx460, which one has a reliability for atleast 5 years. Thanks

@jonmccormick8683 3 жыл бұрын

Start looking for that rear-ended Highlander Hybrid at the CoPart lot. Probably a $20-50 fix, but a $5-10k replacement. -Have Toyota look at it first and get a quote.

@christianlail7266 3 жыл бұрын

When we got our rav4 we specifically stayed away from all wheel drive, hybrid, xle xse and trd trims and made sure it had a Japanese vin (jtm)

@Pertplus 3 жыл бұрын

Same here but mines made in Canada which according to Scotty is still well made

@christianlail7266 3 жыл бұрын

@@Pertplus is it an xle by chance? Doing research the awd xle made in Canada are having electrical issues basically making it to where you only get front wheel drive. Check out so you tube videos about it. Lots of comments.

@Pertplus 3 жыл бұрын

christian lail it’s a 2018 fwd LE. I hope it stays good now that you mentioned that

@christianlail7266 3 жыл бұрын

@@Pertplus that was our second choice! Only difference between the two is you guy have the 4 wheel independent suspension. It rides better but double wishbone suspension will last longer before it needs any repairs. Great choice! Does your vin start with jtm as well?

@Pertplus 3 жыл бұрын

christian lail I’m pretty sure it starts with the number 2 meaning Canada 🇨🇦

@olveroliver52 3 жыл бұрын

@scottykilmer I just bought a 99 4runner limited with 230k. Timing belt was done at 180k, very clean cosmetically, not much rust at all on frame, CO car all its life, only 2 issues are that I noticed the rear driver drum break may be leaking a very small ammount of fluid, also between 60-70mph on highway the steering wheel rattles. I paid 5k out the door at a used dealership. How did I do? What should i look into about the steering wheel shake?

@SefiricAcid 3 жыл бұрын

Love your work, John Lennon 😂

@gunnargeroy8406 3 жыл бұрын

Afternoon Scottttyyyyyyy!!!

@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын

afternoon!

@Music-Tech-Life 3 жыл бұрын

I asked this before but what do you think about the Toyota Solara Camry Convertables from years back? Looking for a covertable for about $7000. Would love your opinion Scotty.

@allwinds3786 3 жыл бұрын

Front wheel drive in the snow here in Michigan is just fine, we don't really need 4WD

@thinkingimpaired5663 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder after the rear hybrid differential is disconnected if the ABS would possibly malfunction. I would give the disconnect a try but I also would thoroughly test the vehicle for safety.

@russellhancock9765 3 жыл бұрын

I have noticed something over the years. Chrysler products always wear out reverse pretty quickly. A good Friend of Mine had a 1977 New Yorker. I was a really nice riding car, and it had lots of power, was pretty rough on gas, because it had a 4 barrel carburetor on it, but reverse went bad on it not to long after I got to know Him, so sad, it was a really nice riding car.

@komradkolonel 3 жыл бұрын

This is just one more reason to convince me never to own a hybrid. It kind of sounds like there's a Hawk flying around. I think it got lucky at 4:53.

@anotherwayt0d138 3 жыл бұрын

scotty im begging you lol can you make a video about diesel trucks and how much they are worth old ones and the new ones like around the 90s or so then up to today hope that isnt too much to ask and i wish i knew where to submit questions more directly

@edwu8253 3 жыл бұрын

Hybrid is a French word meaning "very expensive to repair once the warranty runs out"

@thomaswawrzyniak118 3 жыл бұрын

@Robby Dey *toyotas

@mitomr.twiceasnice4358 3 жыл бұрын

My 21 yr old nephew (didn't listen to my advice) just bought a 2014 Cadillac ELR. Is he in for a surprise when he needs to pay for a repair, hope he doesn't any year soon. Just don't think it was a good idea. I know I don't work on it being a hybrid.

@triple7marc 3 жыл бұрын

1:28 I have the exact same V6 Highlander with 139,000 miles. This makes me confident that it’ll last far, FAR longer!!

@triple7marc 3 жыл бұрын

Cars N Stuff That’s awesome!!! We had a trailer hitch for a bike rack put on 13 years ago but only started using it recently! I also have the FWD model. What year/color is your Highlander?

@patthesoundguy 3 жыл бұрын

My mother in law bought a hybrid hilander several years ago here in Canada on the East Coast. They didn't have any on any of the lots new they ordered one in. They paid $60k Canadian for it. Complete waste of money as the fuel savings was never enough to make it worth it. Especially with all repairs costing so much more.

@davidtimmins3280 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty, Need a set of 4 tires for my 2018 Ford Edge. Southern Florida, no snow but torrential rainstorms. Recommendation for a manufacturer? Whose tires do you buy for your personal vehicle? Thanks.

@naturallyaspirated7106 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty...big fan from albania When u gonne Make your ranking of best European Cars 🤞🏿🤞🏿🤞🏿

@NaveenKumar-oj7xh 3 жыл бұрын

He did... He ranked them all as rolling piles of money pit junks.

@aamaravel2493 3 жыл бұрын

@@NaveenKumar-oj7xh not all of them, skoda makes decent cars

@markuzick 3 жыл бұрын

He can't do that: they can only be ranked as "worst European cars" on a scale of terrible to worst.

@davidfitzpatrick7466 3 жыл бұрын

Skoda is Volkswagen

@joshroberts2038 3 жыл бұрын

Toyoya would be his number 1 European car

@dubistverrueckt 2 жыл бұрын

$2500 is nothing compared to making payments on a newer car or getting 20 MPG when gas costs $5 per gallon.

@huntergallagher7545 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty I drive a 2005 Ford Expedition King Ranch edition. What are you personal thoughts on the car?

@GoodVibes-ck4jl 2 жыл бұрын

“ Let’s pray it’s nothing expensive “ - me every time I have an problem with my vehicle

@thinkkops853 3 жыл бұрын

Although Toyota makes excellent vehicles, I always tend to stay away from the hybrid ones, have a new Corolla and got the regular gasoline one instead of the hybrid

@einstein9901 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty, what's your opinion on a 2018 Mazda cx-5? Love to hear your thoughts

@johnnieblaze1552 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think of a 2002 chevy tracker? I only pd 1300. For. Having some probs. Like think the head gasket has to be replaced oil leaking other wise runs good