Comments by "Sam Rapheal" (@samrapheal1828) on "Is Toyota Quality Going Down? Here's the Truth." video.

  1. Tale of two vehicle platforms: '01 S10 [4.3 w/5pd] that is @382k (miles) on original engine. 21 mpg. OC's at 3k. Consumes 1qt oil in 2.5k (miles) Components failure: 4 radiators, 3 water pumps, 2 starters/fuel pumps/intake reseal/ignition triggers ,1 alternator & distributor. 4 sets front rotors & oil cooler lines '06 Scion TC w/auto. 118k [miles]. 26 mpg. OC's at 3k. no oil consumption between OC's. Components failure: 1 water pump/idler pulley/alternator, high pressure AC line (from compressor), several sets of coil packs (#2 cyl seems problematic), one set of CV's, several sets of ft/rear brakes. S10 purchased @51k, Tc purchased @80k. One previous owner each. In a previous life; two decades as auto tech/machinist/performance engine builder. Past four decades as Comm. pilot (corp/private jets). I have a 'slight' understanding of mechanical platforms. I expected the S10 to consume parts [given the mileage], and surprised/disappointed on the Tc's consumption. Perhaps lucky w/S10, not so much with Tc. Happy Motoring to all (*.^)
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  2. Btw - your tremendous expertise, insight, knowledge (that you generously & graciously share) remind me of some of the Chief Pilots/Heads of Maintenance I've interacted with given four decades of flight departments i've worked for.. Absolutely five star status.
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