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“If its too expensive for a swiss person, then what chance could you possibly have” As a swiss person this made me chuckle

The Phaeton was a 4x4 luxury train, but if you buy it with a 3.0L diesel (which is a bit sluggish, but still good on power and fuel economy) it will be much cheaper to maintain (at least here in Europe). Me and my brother both had one each for under 7000$ and they were great. My brother actually toured around Europe in one summer, and it was the best cars for the task. After selling them, we realized it was that kind of car that when you own one, it feels expensive, but when you sell it, you instantly regret it and other cars don't satisfy you the same

I own an RX8 - yes they do have their issues, they just need to be looked after properly. I know people who have kept theirs going far beyond 100k miles. You'll only ruin an engine after 30k miles if you don't let it bed in properly.

I am the original owner of a 2009 Maserati Gran Turismo 4.2 - other than regular maintenance I had to replace a coolant hose that failed and the battery twice. It is extremely fun to drive. I guess some people are lucky.

RX8s’ wankel/rotary engines are less reliable than similar-power piston engines, but the majority of problems are caused by neglect through not keeping oil topped up or switching the engines off cold (the required deflooding risking scoring). The rear bearings of S1 cars do fail, but using heavier oil helps substantially. Most of the issues can be avoided for a long time by getting a compression test done before purchase (too many unscrupulous sellers lie to get rid of a damaged car!), checking ignition coils and regular oil level checks (I’ve had many piston cars that drink oil faster). The cars are so cheap now that you can throw one away and lose little (but insist on a comp test before buying and get new coils). Did I say get a comp test done and get new coils? I’ve done over 100,000 miles in RX8s with no engine problems whatsoever.

The good thing about owning one of these cars is that you do not get the Spam calls asking you to purchase an extended warranty for your car

My dad has had a Land Rover Discovery 2 since 2012. It has had some issues, like ABS, TC and HDC warning lights going off for no reason at all (one time the ABS warning light went off, and my dad had to brake on the snow; the ABS was working very well!), and a minor leak from the steering assist. We tried many times to get them fixed, but after the 6th time we undestood it wasn't worth it. Now it makes a weird screetch sound when you accelerate too hard (I think it's the engine belt). It never left us on foot though, unlike a Range Rover Sport from 2010 that we bought in 2020. That one left us in the middle of nowhere because apparently there was metal in the fuel tank, the ECU detected it and it instantly shut off the engine. We did fill up the car at a very sus looking gas pump though. Bought it for €10.000, €3000 to fix the damage. Didn't do anything weird after that. Update: It died again

The bmw e60 m5 has some reliability issues which can be fix before it breaks such as rod bearing, gearbox etc... The automotive culture kinda implified the unreability of this car and now they are at the bottom of their value. If u have enough money to maintain them, then go for it, but don't expect them to have a "lexus reliability" and maintain cost, just take care of the car (waiting it for being warm, changing oil etc...). And imo the car will go up in value because cauz it has a freakin v10 (in a "regular sedan") straight out of competition and an AMAZING sound and performance.

RE: the BMW, first thing you do is get the rod bearings checked, if they're down to copper, replace them IMMEDIATELY. There are aftermarket replacements which use a stronger material and wont wear down. Usually this costs a couple of grand to do but it will save the car and as long as you keep it maintained regularly, youll be ok

I actually owned a RX 8 for two years. Bought it for 4k, Sold it for 4k, had to Invest nothing. But i guess i was Just damn lucky 😁

Aye stype. You good? Is Ian covering for you? Are you ok!? TELL US! NOW! I NEED TO KNOW IF YOU ARE OK! If Ian is covering for you!? Are you in the hospital or something? Did you hire someone? You good stype?

I’m no shop tech but I’m pretty knowledgeable. I’ve always liked the idea of buying a non running RX8 and rebuilding it.

I wasn't sure when I first heard the new voice, but I got hooked in no time. Good job Ian! Side note: I think he fits as a Sonic voice actor haha

Hey guys, Stype here. How do you like Ian? I think he sounds great!🙂

Never clicked faster than this 🤣 Edit: Wait a minute, who’s this guy Ian? Still a good 1st day in the job imo 👍🏽

Ian did an amazing job. Your voice has built a sense of irony into itself over time but I'm surprised how well Ian did. 👏🏻👏🏻

Rx8 original owner 130k miles. Replaced plugs wires and coills, water pump and belts, several cabin oil and intake filters, brakes and rotors. Overflow bottle, both door locks, aircontrol solenoids, clutch pedal, emissions fan. Total repair and maintenance about £4,000. Did most of the work myself. I have to keep the car and sell my much newer bmw n20 motor car due to the reliability. Bmw has lost oil cooler gasket and timing covers gaskets. Timing chains likely to fail soon. Rx8 has been more reasonable to fix.

This guy's humour makes the whole thing interesting 😂😂

The thing about the RX8 is: if you truly want one, get the Facelift version. They fixed SO many issues of the engine by adding a third oil injector and increasing the oil pressure and they are generally pretty reliable. The pre-facelift ones though, if it using the premix workaround (or having the facelift improvements added) will break down eventually.

This is proof that stypes voice is the reason we come to the channel But good job ian

Sadly a luxury car from 20 years ago will still cost luxury prices to fix😂

You had me at "Chinesium" 😂😂😂😂🤣💀Subscribed!

This guy's hilarious. The editor is hella apt. I typically have issues with list videos when it comes to cars cuz it's easy to produce but information can be mismatched. Love this tho

My friend had a nice SL600. He went nearly bankrupt on it. Car has Engine Management System, meaning it uses 24 Sparkplugs, and a special bobbin.(needed replacing) Had to fix the ABC suspension. Did a donut, had to replace the steering pump... And then the the Mileage of that V12

Will Stype be back Ian? Would love to see both of you in the videos. Good job on your first video Ian.

If you want to take a trip into the Sahara Desert take a Range Rover, if you want to return take a Toyota.

Lol. One of the funniest and most informative clip on KZfaq . Subscribed.

Let me guess the three honorable mentions: 1. Late 90s - Early 00s Jaguar XJ 2. Alfa Romeo 166 3. 1992 Porsche 928 GTS

That intro can never be more relatable than ever.

Little known fact you can take the entire drivetrain of the Rx8 and transfer it to an Mx5. Including the front suspension!

Tbh E60 M5s are a good pick if you look for a bargain if the rod bearings have been done. Here in Europe you can find some with upgraded rod bearings that aren't prone to failure so fast for around 30-35k wich is a steal for what you get.

Both the Alfa 166 2.4JTD and the Jag S-type 4.0 V8 are cheaper to maintain and more reliable than their german rivals in my experience (the Jag is better to drive too). I have spend the equivalent of 30usd for repairs on the Jag for more than 40k km (25k miles) and I drive it like I stole it every single day. I'm a fan of your videos, but this time you've got it wrong with those two.

Have a non M BMW e46 that's already cost over $9000 to keep running in the first year of ownership. But at almost 300k miles it's to be expected. I'm honestly more surprised the engine hasn't blown up or the gearbox hasn't disintegrated, but everything else around those 2 just like to give up on life. The only reason I really hold onto this thing is personal attachment not wanting to give up the car I've literally grown up in.

about the quattroporte: the ZF one,is better,with a traditional torque converter

My 2009 Kia Borrego V8 is super reliable! I am so glad I acquired because most of the vehicles mentioned in this video I heavily considered getting off of used car lots/sites for really cheap. Thanks for the vid TC!! :)

That Amber joke though! 😂😂😂

6:42 "Like that girl from Thailand the tiny engine found on an rx-8 is not what it seems to be" I fucking lost it man lol

2009 skoda superb... mtf "had a good service history", didn't even drive 10tkm and had dsg box changed, motor seals all renewed, locks renewed, window mechanic, seat heater thermostat, what else.. oo yes fuel injection, water pump, then i sold it with problems with trunk electronics, chain belt started becoming loose, and again gear box mtf started glitching again, ect......sold it. bought a 950€ corolla from year 2000, driven 35tkm and put 550€ on maintenance so far! Never german shit cars again, or french... staying with japanese basic models

The v 10 in the E 60 is about as closely related to the F1 engine as I am to Noah.

Great vid. Love your narration and information.

Welcome ian🎉 Good to have you here😄

Hey stype, i always a fan. hope you doing good. Ian have your vibe, but i think he needs to chill a bit and have his own style. Great content as always tho

Good advice. Thanks for the video.

"Chinesium" That is GOLD. I'm stealing the hell out of that!

Out of all these cars, I would go Lexus IS 300 or the LS 430 with a normal regular V6 or a V8. I don’t need no 12 extra cylinders even with a turbo or a spinning Dorito even though they’re soo impressive!! And Land Rovers are for sure capable… for staying at the mechanic store, while the Lexus LX (or Toyota Land Cruiser) is enjoying its off road wilderness and getting you going back and fourth all year long!! Also.. even though everyone calls it the spinning Dorito, it also breaks like a Dorito as well!! Now im soo hungry for Doritos!! 😋:)

I own a Aston Martin DB7, I am a weekend mechanic and do all the work on it myself, buying cheap second-hand parts.

Anyone who has ever watched Hoovies Garage or Tovarich will know exactly why you don't buy used luxury cars and supercars. Most of them didn't work right straight out the factory and were only for looking at or driving once a week. They're made in such small numbers and driven so few miles they never get the kinks worked out and don't build a new model with fixes.

Whew...good thing I live in Europe and parts for BMWs etc cost nest to nothing. My 1997 Audi A4 cost me 850 bucks. Done 2 repairs to it. Both together cost me 300 bucks 🤣 And, if any big problems arise, Germany is just a 4-day drive away for replacement parts. Now...American muscle cars? Ooohhh now THOSE are expensive over here.

First edit: WHO IS THIS GUY?!!?? WHERE'S STYPE?!?? I WANT STYPE Last edit: ok nvm i like his amber turd roast

The Ford Edsel was the beginning of the end for my grandfather. But it wasn't so much the repairs to the car that caused him so many problems. He invested heavily in the production of the car and he ended up blowing the entire family fortune on this venture. Also, in a position of significant responsibility he borrowed heavily against the assets of the nation which employed him to manage their funds and their economy. This was just so that he could further fund development and the redesign initiatives relating to that goddamned car. Consequently he ended up bankrupting the Republic of Nauru (Pleasant Island), and that's why it is in the state of ruin it is in today.

2:35 - 'The more they overtake the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain' - Scotty, Star Trek III. I use this advice when buying washing machines.

Different voice, same humour and quality, unlike the cars featured in the video. Also: 1: Jaguar S type (Stype? 😉) 2. Alfa 166 3.Porsche 928 or 968

LOL I love how u called her amber turb. The name matches super well.

The 2005 Mazda6 isport cost me a pretty penny to get up to too but it's mostly sensors, axle, & small leak in the Main Seal which I will be adding an additive to soften the seals.

I can feel the “What?” when that guy found out how much to keep it running.

Stype, love your content and humour, it's always great quality, Ian is good, good job Ian 👍 More videos is good but I'd rather have less and them be narrated by the author, its just more authentic. Cheers Ian Cheers Stype 👍

Notice how almost all of these are European cars? This is the reason these European luxury cars depreciate so fast.

The RX8 is actually a decent and reliable car. But you definitely need to see a recent compression test before your buy one. Also give it a miss if it has a full Mazda service history, rather than a rotary specialist. According to Mazda, the coils never need replacing. They do. Roughly every 10k miles, if you use Mazda parts. Or once, if you use specialist aftermarket ones. Yes the Apex seals still go, normally somewhere between the 30k and 50k mile mark. An engine rebuild will probably cost you somewhere between £1.5 and £3k. But, as long as the body is good, then you still have an awesome drivers car. The later R3 model sorts out some of the Apex seal issues, but will still need an engine rebuild at some stage. As for them being a 1300cc engine. That's what Mazda says. The UK DVLA rates them as 2600cc. Fuel consumption is mid 20's to low 30's MPG (UK gallons). Absolutely brilliant cars. But you do need to do your research, and know what you are buying.

I loved the humor you added to your video! I have noticed on the car auctions that German cars are not very popular after the warranty runs out. Anyone who has owned a Porsche, Audi, or Mercedes knows what a "Check Engine" light costs!

**TopCars TV upload new video** Me: "Finally, long time no see Styp-" Ian: *"Like you...."* Also me: *"Wait....This is not Stype's voice..... Who are you?"* Ian: *"Hi guys, New Guy Ian here's covering for Stype"* Also me again: *"Ian who?"* He's good tho, but it feels a bit weird not to hear Stype’s voice making jokes about cars

Thanks for this video, friend. I am a 27 year old guy and my dad has been teaching me how to drive (I currently live in a rural province in Canada and I need to learn how drive to get by) so this list is absolutely essential for me. Also, I have gotten pretty good. I can now control my speed, lane merge, understand most of the signs and rules, and even drive on the highway. I will be taking my road test in August.

Enjoyed this vid, with you on the Merc

That "Oh, yeah" at the start took me back to the days of grinding GT4 Coffee Breaks!

In the end.. Scotty Kilmer always wins

Ian sounds nice. Would love to hear both of you in coming videos. And he got the number saying part well done

My grandpas Range Rover has lasted now for 190k kilometres (118k Miles) which lasted longer then my mums audi that kept on having issues gear box broken all that she wasted 10k to fix that as the mechanic here in Australia NSW decided to keep on adding up the price and she eventually sold the car for 5k after the gear box broke on x mas (Car only lasted 120k kilometres which is 74.5k miles now she is never getting a audi again and has now replaced her audi q5 with a hyundai venue (fully maxed out) and she already drove it from sydney to melbourne and back. its just how she tests cars alright?

I recently bought an 84 Thunderbird. 5.0. Power everything, car runs great. 17,500 km. $18,500 CAD. This thing is brand new. I love it. 1 recall in 38 years for a seat belt bolt. I WIN.

New guy did a great job covering for Stype

Man i wish jaguars and land rovers were reliable they look amazing

Great job Ian!

13 YEARS NOW. A 328i 2010 E92 with, you got it the N51 engine, M Sport Package. Hydraulic steering, suspension is one of the kings here.The car is still doing very well after 178,000 miles.. like any car the regular maintenance. Parts are very good in (their) price. "But here's the kicker", You can afford this BMW or any other, if only when you do all the work yourself. Thank goodness we are big enthusiasts and technicians. All cars.. But most of all The Ultimate Driving Machine, yup, BMW. We will drive nothing else.."Sorry" for those who don't know, but because of this habit we love this car. The rest have very big imaginations about this car, that truthfully are completely wrong. Until you really understand this car or any BMW your ownership for sure will impress you. This model that is a Stright Six,(no turbo) with extra beef. But all motors, no matter the size or package is a dream to drive. You don't need a race car on the street. But we track this car as well...! Good luck to all BMW Lovers like ourselves.

rx7 and rx8 owners after a nice day of driving: *alright, time to change the engine*

What happened to old stype guy🙂

I had a 2008 Subaru Impreza last year, but my parents and i didn’t look into customer reviews, so it didn't last too long.

Back in 1973 I paid £550 for a 1948 Bentley Mk.6 Standard Steel. I still have it. All it has cost are the expected consumables like brake pads. No expensive breakdowns. It is registered as a classic so no Road Tax or MOT and cheap insurance. Driven sensibly it will do 22 MPG. it's my everyday car. Today it's worth about £25,000 but it's not for sale. Quality motoring on a budget.

i got a 2007 quattroporte a few years back, put six speed manual from a challenger r/t in it, and it's never had a problem. fucker's my daily.

Hi Stype, Fan from India. Ian's great. But I am more used to your voice on this channel. Great job Ian. Keep it up..... But I still think Stype should do a video in his voice as well.

Very well done video for all the dreamers who see these cars and the prices and think, that's for me! We have all been there. Beware of the BMW M6 from the mid 2000s, same gearbox and engine as the M5 shown here, absolute nightmare when it goes wrong along with some of the electrics too!

Expert cutaways. This is super editing!

I remember my father worked for Mazda when they had the RX2. It was a good running car, but are they slacking on the rotary engines????? I remember they used to be better than that!

Right, so I did want to provide a constructive criticism. I do not think that Ian has no talent, but I do not think that this is the way to focus on the channel either. I have read your reasoning on why Ian is there, but my opinion: Hire people that can make your work easier without removing the Stype touch. The humour is not only limited to the sentences and punch lines, as there are other factors that play key roles too. The tone and enthusiasm is also key when focusing on humour and Stype is simply amazing at that. It feels human, funny and really natural. Ian however, he seems like that one guy who goes to stand up comedies and try to beat the master of the SUP comedy show in that place, but tries too hard. Also the final "Cut" felt really unnatural. I am sorry Ian, but I think that Stype is the one that is here to stay. That said, cool voice for a subchannel, TopCars TV plus (idea?)

You made a wise decision stype in hiring Ian cuz he's very good, I would more videos from him but with his unique personality

I bought a 2007 bangle butt 650i Beemer..honestly not a bad car at all..on 190 000 miles now but still no issues..I maintain it well and its a dream. Most expensive thing I replaced were the runflat tyres...thought about the V10 but the gearbox is beyond terrible

Mini coopers are expensive to maintain but they're worth it

Ian is ok but no one can replace you stype you are perfect 😶😶

the Rx-8 have a simple fix, swap it, or maybe you have time and money so it's completely up to you

😅😂... great ! seriously funny and real video.... I'm sharing it with my .die hard friends... who think drive 🚗 spaceships 🎉... and keep quiet the "total cost " to keep them mostly in the garage.. 😅

What happened to the voice🤦‍♂️

honorable mentions: 1st - Jaguar S Type 2nd - Alfa Romeo 156 (not sure about that one) 3rd - Porsche 928

I remembered in 98 playing Need for speed on PlayStation one, I unlocked the Astarin Martin it was my dream car back then. Now I look at it as just a regular ordinary car, I prefer 80's & 90's JDM CDM Japanese cars.

Bought a Volvo S80 from a neighbor. Car looked great and rode well but was a maintenance nightmare. The air conditioning would run for 30 minutes and just stop. Even tough the car had an extended warranty (it came with it -- sold by the dealership) they could not fix it. The dealership claimed the insurance would not cover what was needed. But wait I protested -- you sold the policy with the car. You get where this is going.... I got $1000 when I traded it...because it had relatively new tires that were worth that.

The Syephen Hawking joke was in very bad taste

@5:13 Yes, but that doesn't make it particularly special or reliable, unless you love the V10 sound. There are multiple reasons why people may or may not inflate prices of old vehicles.

Hey MegaLag, nice Video. ;)

A small advice to anyone who wants to buy cheap cars from used market: Before buying, check the price of the parts and service costs, because the only thing in the car which depreciates is the value, but not the parts and the service cost Only buy a car which has good reliability and is taken good care of, as replacing parts aren't cheap

Great video, so funny, but true!

This is an excellent video, and hilarious. I'm so glad I watched this before I went out to buy any of my dream cars, like the Aston, Maser, BMr, or anything else I can't afford. So... I guess my PiTy Cruiser will have to do, for now.

I had the V8 2003 Mercedes SL55 AMG for 14 years, sold it five years ago, same body as the 600 but more reliable. I had some suspension repairs which is common to this series, and an oil leak repair at the transmission, apart from that and with expert regular service including the retractable top it was a gem. It was always under cover and used regularly. A good friend has a 2002 CL550 AMG coupe, same suspension problem which was fixed by the same guy who did mine, his also has been reliable with some minor repairs over the years including the pneumatic door lock pump. Timeless classic styling, the two door AMG coupe is even better looking in my opinion than the AMG SL. He still has his and it looks as good as the day it left the showroom. Beautiful classics to own, AMG has better quality interior than the standard Mercedes badge and with loving care are a wonderful car to own, they are becoming rare nowadays and seldom seen on the roads. That's my experience, expert regular service is a must with these models.

i have a 2004 volkwagen lupo 14mpi, and i ride it like i stole it, and it never ever broke down, and the interior and dash still look like new and there are no squeeky noises from cheap plastics, so i concider it as one of the best cars ever made. The only downside is that the clear coat is peeling off everywhere, but the silver paint still looks great and shows no sign of weathering or rust. So i gues that they just started to switch to water based paints and what wasn't that good back then.