Comments by "Pathetic Pedro" (@pedrofernandez8729) on "The Car Care Nut" channel.

  1. After watching this video to the end, I went over to my 2010 Yaris, thanked it and gave it a wash and a kiss.
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  2. When I took my Yaris to the dealer for a coupon oil change, they had a salesman call me to inform me that the car was in horrible shape, not safe to drive and he could get me a great deal on another used car. That was 5 yrs ago and both the car and myself are still alive.
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  3. Toyota is not at all convinced that electric is the way to go, so they have put forth a half-ass effort in their development.
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  4. Hybrids are pretty complicated and they got it right from the beginning. I would not trust any other brand with this technology.
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  5. This is at a lexus price point w/o the upscale quality and workmanship of the luxury brand everyone expects.
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  6. Being a talented technician makes you the perfect person to review cars for what they really are. Transportation devices, that you need to be useful and reliable.
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  7. Cars are so expensive and you don't even get a real bumper. Even a 10 mph hit will cost thousands to repair..
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  8. main reason I would buy a Corolla Hatch over a sedan is that the former is made in Japan.
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  9.  @withgrowinginsanity198  Modern cars will report you to authorities if you kiss it too much.
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  10. Based on both durability and reliability, the V8 is a no-brainer. Not even having a Diesel option is bad.
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  11. I think grandpa is just gonna have to settle for a good ole Camry.
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  12. I wish you could get a hold of a first gen Camry and show how much the car improved thru the years.
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  13. Have owned 1986 1998 and now 2010 Would not really want to buy a new one.
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  14. To me, Toyota is the King of hybrids Period. When Toyota puts their minds into doing something really well, they do it. LS 400, Hybrids, Sienna 3rd gen Camry are just a few examples.
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  15. All that complexity just to add a miniscule amount of mpg's to a vehicle is another case of government mandated BS
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  16. My son had a 2008 XB and I noticed that as early as 36k miles, it was already using oil. I checked the oil 2 mos after an oil change and it was down one quart, it had already passed the warranty period.
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  17. I hope they're testing the waters and eventually import the Yaris GR as well.
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  18. At the very beginning of Lexus they had the LS 400 and a fancy Camry that they called the ES250 with a V6, leather interior and lots more sound deadening.
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  19. Scotty Kilmer without the BS or click bait.
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  20. I bought a 2010 with 100k miles in 2016. It now has 180k miles, zero issues. I would drive it across the USA with no hesitation.
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  21. Top Gear had an anti Japan bias. I quit watching it because of it. Always praising European cars no matter how unreliable they were, as if that issue did not matter at all. And anything from the USA, forget about it.
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  22. With the Prime, you may be able to skip the gas station altogether for normal everyday use.
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  23.  @tomdurkins  Sounds like a Tesla fan boy
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  24. Hate it, I would never buy a car that does not allow me to disable it.
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  25.  @disarchitected  Toyota will be proven correct, the market for EV's is limited, despite all the Teslas you see on the road, You barely see any other EV brand.
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  26. I'd pick the Corolla hybrid over this, looks more conventional and it will not attract cat thieves.
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  27. I'll stick to Japanese made models, even if it means buying used. I prefer the Corolla Hatchback or if I must have a hybrid, then the regular Prius.
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  28. I would pay a bit more for the hatch, since they're made in Japan. Higher work ethics.
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  29. Toyota should stick to their guns and just concentrate on making the best hybrids in the world. EV's are just a joke and will fail. A plug in hybrid, IMO, is the very best compromise.
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  30. I had a choice between buying a used Yaris or a Prius C, (same car, only the C is a hybrid) to avoid over complication and only getting a little better mileage, i got the much simpler Yaris.
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  31.  @clover7359  Their first effort was a freaking disaster.
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  32. My last new Toyota I bought (98 Corolla) did not have those rubber plugs installed, I found them in the glove box and had to learn where to install them myself. Lousy dealer prep.
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  33.  @jonofjord1663  Meanwhile the Diesel exhaust coming out of trucks and buses chokes us to death.
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  34. The Prius is one of the most reliable Toyota models.
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  35. Watching this gentleman work so well, it reminds me of the many lazy, incompetent mechanics I've had to deal with in my lifetime.
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  36. One time I replace Corolla engine mounts with aftermarket and that was one hell of a mistake.
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  37. 10 yrs ago I got a used 2010 Yaris. 85k miles later, no engine nor transmission issues, only spent money on a new radiator and alternator. Everything else are wear items. Belts, brakes.
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  38. Skipped 2 things, CVT and direct injection.
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  39. Like: Smart cruise control, hate: everything else.
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  40. Call me crazy, but i'd take this over a Porsche, even tho the German handles better, but I'd trade in the handling for the reliability.
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  41. 100% more trustworthy than the car mags and Motorweek. I wish he could get his hands on a Yaris GR.
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  42. My 98 Corolla had the same issue at 425k miles, but the interior and paint was in bad shape so I got rid of it and got a used Yaris with a lot less miles
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  43.  @deanmartin2332  And the sensors, and the cameras and the support behind the plastic, if its hit hard enough?
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  44. I always thought the Corolla 1.8 aluminum engine from 1998 to 2002 was the worst oil burner of all?
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  45. My 2010 Yaris with 175k miles still has original struts and shock in rear, rides fine and no leaks. Replacing the front struts is a major pain to replace so I hope they last me a long time.
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  46. My in-law bought a new Caddy from a NYC dealer and when he went to pick it up, it would not start. LOL I would have made them rip the contract at that point.
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  47. What can you tell us about the problems Toyota is having with the new 4 Runner blower motors? I understand there is a service bulletin about it.
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  48. Problem with buying one of these (or any Toyota) used is that unless there is written proof, you don't know if the original owner did the needed maintenance on time.
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  49. Toyota stick to and improve hybrids, that is what you do better than anyone else.
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  50. My 164k mile Yaris is now using 1 quart between oil changes. I switched to high mileage synthetic since it has extra additives that help with seals and such.
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  51.  @jimsteinway695  Well, since I don't have long to live, I just want my form of transportation to be reliable and frugal to use. The thrilling ones was fine in my youth.
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  52. I bought a 2010 Yaris in 2016 with less than 100k miles for $4k it had bad paint, non working radio and a small leak in the roof. I fixed all except the paint and the mechanicals were in great condition. 80k miles later, it's still running well and if I spent money painting it, I could get $3k for in in today's market.
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  53. When it comes to electronics, you must always buy the actual OEM part. Even things like MAF sensors.
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  54. This was built at the GM/Toyota joint venture plant in Freemont, Ca. Now the home of Tesla.
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  55. I had a choice between a plain ole Yaris and a hybrid Prius C (basically same car) When I realized that replacing the battery on the Prius would be more expensive than getting a new engine or transmission, I went for the Yaris and will put up with a bit less MPG"s.
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  56. Don't trust Jasper re-manufactured engines and transmissions?
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  57. How about the ones made in France, are they are good as the ones built in Japan?
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  58. No stop/start for me. I would have it disconnected or disabled.
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  59. Big difference between highway and in city miles. I'll take a used one with a lot of high speed driving over a city only one.
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  60. I've noticed that my 2010 Yaris won't shift up to 4th gear until it has reached normal operational temp.
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  61. Has anyone had such issues buying from Rock Auto? They offer Aisin branded water pumps for my Yaris. But now I wonder. In some cases like oil filters, Toyota uses Nippon Denso to supply their filters, so if you find a Nippon Denso filter, it should be the same product.
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  62. Why would you ever take a luxury car like a Lexus off-roading? That's why there are Jeeps and Tacoma TRD trucks.
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  63. It's easier to date a Kardashian,than to get one of these at MSRP
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  64. Joining BMW Subaru and Mazda to get them to make cars for them. All low volume cars, Toyota would never allow their bread and butter cars to be made by anyone else.
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  65. This is why I would avoid buying a used older car with very low miles. You need to exercise those engines.
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  66.  @illinoistiger8694  Maybe it is time for Mr Toyoda to take the helm again and bring Toyota back to what it used to be. Never mind following stupid trends.
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  67. No-brainer, get the V6 while it's available, hate anything turbo, unless it's a race car.
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  68.  @trebor1973j  More useful and made in Japan. Plus I prefer the 2.0 engine over the 1.8.
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  69.  @abbashaider8668  If you went to Japan and met people there, you would understand where I come from. No one will change my mind on this issue.
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  70.  @naveenthemachine  Not in the heartland.
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  71. I would just use 0W20 and be happy about it.
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  72. So going on a long highway trip and you stop to rest or fuel up, and shut it off right away you do a lot of damage? One more reason I don't want a turbo.
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  73. Tha guy is used to getting questions on the colors of the interior and the material used on the dashboard.
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  74. This engine actually takes more oil than my bigger 1.5 Yaris motor.
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  75. I would never buy those 3 cyl turbo engines made by GM. Nor the turbo and super charged one Volvo offers.
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  76. Are you familiar with Southeast Toyota distributor and how they work?
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  77. This is why it is imperative to buy a Japanese made Toyota, even if it's a different model.
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  78. What is it with Toyota and oil leaks? Such well made and engineered cars should not have this problem.
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  79. I prefer electric power steering, one less thing to leak and spend money to replace.
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  80. So this is preferable over the LS460?
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  81.  @user-gq2vn1xj2r  Because of its simplicity and easy to work on. I realize the new stuff is prettier, nicer, quieter, more comfortable, safer. Everyone prefers a new car.
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  82. @@Tom-qv2jg It is a lower class than the Avalon.
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  83. How do you stand on removing engine beauty covers?
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  84. I wish Toyota had never stopped making the T-100. Just the way it was.
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  85. No way the new ones can last this long, unless you throw a lot of money into keeping it running.
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  86. Do you suppose the French built ones are as good as the ones made in Japan?
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  87. This is made for use only around town, forget about taking it on any kind of trip.
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  88. One time I went to an independent Toyota shop to get some front end work don. When i picked up the car, there was a horrible noise coming from the front left side. I went back and the manager drove it and confirmed it. Turned out that whoever worked on the car, somehow messed up the front wheel bearings. They replaced it at no charge. The manager got mad at the tech for not pointing it out when he test drove it.
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  89. For not having a third row, they could have put more leg room in the second row, a tall driver would not allow much room in the 2nd row.
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  90. The real McCoy, not the Beemer-made fake they're pushing nowadays.
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  91. The only true Toyota sporty car available in the US, the other 2 are fake.
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  92. Unless you 're gonna trade the car in after 3 yrs, air suspension on any car, is a big no-no for me.
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  93.  @jbarc7  My alter ego asked and I told him 1)CVT. 2) too much plastic, where it should be metal and 3) too many electronics that will eventually fail.
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  94. Years ago, I got a hail damaged Chevy Prizm with some broken glass as well, low mileage for a steal. I had the glass replaced and left the hail damage, used it for a few years and sold it for the same price I pain 3 yrs later.
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  95. I had an after market MAF installed and I noticed my MPG's dropped by almost 5 mpg per tankful. At the same time, I notice an uptick in speed and accelaration. Also read that you should only replace with OEM only.
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  96.  @markmoore236  Hell no!
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  97. The value of those pickups from the 90's will just keep going up and up. Decent ones are going for ridiculous prices.
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  98. If you live in so Fla your chances of having your 4 runner stolen are quite high, they love them in Central and South America
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  99. Is it true that these are built off an extended Camry platform with a nicer interior, suspension, sound deadening and standard V6?
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  100. I feel guilty not keeping up my 98 Corolla, I just let it go down, just did basic maintenance and it did go to 425k miles.
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  101. Just saw one T-100 on Ebay, asking $28k for it!!!!!!!!
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  102. I can't decide which is worse, that or cylinder deactivation.
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  103. Should I replace the seals around the doors with OEM rubber or should I add extra after-market seals next to the original factory ones? I have a 2 door Yaris and I hear wind noise coming from the driver's door, even though the rubber strip looks fine and it's not broken nor dried up.
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  104. Anything that involves electronics need to be ONLY OEM. Don't make the same mistake I made with a MAF sensor.
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  105. My car is cosmetically horrible, but mechanically sound, I don't want to blow a grand in paint, that does nothing to enhance its use.
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  106. There is a video on You Tube, showing an assembly line in Japan and one in France, both making Yaris. The French one seems noisy and kind of hectic, while the one from Japan appears more quiet and focused. Even down to the outfits worn by the workers.
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  107. No mention of my favorite, Yaris, the Toyota version, not the Mazda.
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  108. Used Avalon or Lexus ES? The Avalon sells for less
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  109. I assume this was done under factory warranty, so why didn't Toyota provide a crate factory engine? Makes no sense to me
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  110.  @TheCarCareNut  Yeah, they add paint and under body protection to all cars that go thru them and you have no choice but to pay for it, plus they also try to charge for an "Inspection"
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  111. Manufacturers send models with all the goodies to the reviewers instead of the base models.
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  112. My local Mazda dealer makes a video showing the inspection of the car, including measuring brake and tire wear, condition of fluids and filters. If anything is needed they report it and wait for your approval.
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  113. The Celica was basically a sporty, 2 door version of the Corolla, Toyota could do a modern version, but they fear that it will not sell very well at all. They won't even import the Yaris GR to the US.
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  114. 3 things I avoid in a car. Turbo, DGI, CVT
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  115. Do you recommend re moving all covers from all engines? Doesn't hat help keep heat from escaping? Especially in hot climates.
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  116. I someone had to pay a pro to do this job, it would not be worth it at all.
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  117.  @chris103193  Engine vibrated like a freaking old lawn mower, as if i had installed hockey pucks instead.
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  118. Since you just did a Yaris video, do you get many in your shop?
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  119. Engines are so tough that guys mod them for racing, put a turbo on it and it's good to go.
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  120.  @davecrupel2817  Only guarantee repairs or a safety recall. I had one for a faulty passenger seat sliding mechanism and air bags and they actually replaced them both, even tho the warranty period was way past
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  121. Seats must have been covered at one time or another. Seats wear out from normal use. Although I bet this has mostly highway miles,, such was the case with that famous Volvo with over a million miles. Owner spent a lot of time driving it long distance.
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  122. No matter the brand, a person with limited resources should never buy a used car that he could not afford when new. I would love to own either a GS or LS but they're both beyond my means, even for repairs.
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  123. Aren't you better off getting a Highlander instead?
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  124. I got my eyes out for a Corolla hatchback, made in Japan with the 2.0 engine. I don't trust the 1.8 and it's oil burning pistons.
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  125. Why the rear bearings vs the front?
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  126. Good for you and you'll get less depreciation as well.
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  127. I had a 98 Corolla, first engine (oil burner) died at 240k miles, I put in a used motor, that had just under 100k miles, it did not burn any oil for the first 3 yrs. After that it became even a bigger oil burner to the point where i had to add oil every day, so I just junked the car.
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  128. So a dealer will not service the transmission because the manual says you don't have to? In that case you have to go to an outside trans. shop,
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  129.  @noseboop4354  Me too, most people I know will take a new one any day, more features and less likely to need repairs
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  130.  @texaslawdawg1902  The car care nut just did a video on the virtues of the Yaris. Bulletproof engine is one of its best features
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  131. Smart rodent. Enjoying a nice Japanese buffet.
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  132. My NUMMI built Corolla lasted longer and was more reliable than my Japanese built Camry.
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  133. I bought a dinosaur Yaris and I am glad I did, the latter ones were made in France or Mexican made, re-badged Mazda 2's
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  134. How about "Make my 15 yr old, 175k mile Yaris run as good as new."
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  135.  @lukeclifton4392  A lot of folks prefer the V6 over any turbo 4.
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  136. My first Toyota, a 1986 Camry had a front vibration that was never diagnosed or corrected even after many visits to the dealer, they even paid for an on car wheel balance and it did not work. if this had been now with the lemon laws, I would have taken them to court for another car.
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  137. Is replacing fuel filter recommended at all?
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  138. Your opinion on all in one strut and spring unit for a regular Toyota?
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  139. The tech I like to use has a mobile service and getting him to fix my car takes days of waiting and if the car is not running and you need it, then you're out of luck and have to go somewhere else.
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  140. So whatever the owner saved on gas, he will now spend on a hybrid battery. No thanks.
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  141. Toyota is putting their latest tech in the cheaper cars so if they screw up, it won't affect Lexus' historic reliabilty reputation.
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  142. Mr CCN I wish you could get a hold of a Yaris GR sold everywhere, but here. Why does Toyota keep sticking it to us?
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  143. Must have bought it at some retirement community, garage kept and away from the beach.
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  144. What about dry rotten hoses and belts? Could it have any engine sludge from lack of use?
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  145. Sunroof may be the most useless option on any vehicle. Had a rental for 2 weeks and never opened it.
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  146. I've seen videos showing Toyota safari tourist vehicles in Africa. They replace Land Rover, I guess those are no longer reliable.
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  147. Too damn complicated for my tastes, I much prefer the Camry hybrid or the Prius Prime over this
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  148. I wouldn't, it calls for 5W30. I use the high mileage oil from Walmart and a Denso oil filter and I've had zero problems. I live in a hot climate, don't trust that thin oil.
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  149. Car makers should always consult a certified mechanic when they're designing anything.
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  150. I ain't got the money or the need for such a big vehicle, but I would prefer a used V8 big truck or SUV over the turbo V6. I don't care who builds it.
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  151.  @Jerry-sy8rd  Did you compare it to the real one?
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  152. K&N air filters are bad for these
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  153. Why did the government allow bumpers to just go away?
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  154. When buying one of these used, do you suggest I4 or V6?
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  155. The only time I ever saw a Toyota dealer service dept fuzz over one of my Toyotas. It was a recall for air bags plus the passenger seat railing was recalled due to the fact that it could allow the seat to roll forward in case of a crash or a hard brake application.
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  156. I wonder if when one of these atrocities come into a Toyota service dept, they draw straws among techs and the loser gets to work on it?
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  157. Both my old Corolla and my current Yaris have an issue with the a/c, when I sit at a light, on Drive, the a/c is warm, I have to put it in N or P in order to get any cooling at all. No one can figure out the problem.
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  158. Change the channel to the Car Care Guru.
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  159. They came up with these electric doors cause people are too damn lazy to close a sliding door and look how complicated and expensive they are to fix.
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  160. Volvo used to be reliable and would last a long time, after they stopped building the 240, that all came to an end. Ditto for VW and their Beetles
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  161. In an ideal world, this would have most likely have been sent to the junkyard, labor costs would have been too high to make any sense, but due to shortages and high prices of used trucks and cars, these must be saved. Can't help but think of all the good used cars destroyed with that stupid cash for clunkers plan.
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  162. A video explaining shaking/vibrations as you drive should be next. It is a problem that could be caused by many factors and sometimes wheel balancing will not fix the problem.
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  163.  @davevolz6138  180k just breaking it in. Took off valve cover, no sludge.
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  164. I changed tire type and it has made a big difference.
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  165. Back in the day, most cars had the fuel filler in the rear, under the tag holder.
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  166. So which model year is the Camry safe to buy used?
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  167.  @abbashaider8668  It's not just robots, there is a lot of human involvement as well, just look at any auto assembly video and you will see robots do mundane tasks, heavy lifting, welding and painting. Nothing can beat a set of hands for many other assembly procedures.
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  168. After 2025 you will not be able to buy an new car in North America for less than $20,000. Versa and Mirage will disappear. Used cars sales will take off.
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  169.  @TheCarCareNut  Yeah, made in Mexico, what the hell is Toyota thinking? Trying to cut corners and mess with one of their most reliable vehicles. Unacceptable as a long time Toyota owner,
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  170.  @glennnichols4220  You know how Toyota build its reputation? They made everything themselves, all the major components were built by their own factories or by first tier suppliers. I guess that now, lowest bidder gets the contract. My 1998 Corolla, 400k plus miles had original blower motor.
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  171.  @glennnichols4220  in the low 30's mostly suburban traffic, 3 speed transmission which was horrible on the highway, but it never failed me in 18 yrs and 425k miles.
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  172.  @glennnichols4220  A co-workers newer Corolla was falling apart even though it had less than 200k miles, I could tell the quality was not the same as my 98, BTW built in Fremont where they now build the Tesla
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  173.  @glennnichols4220  My current car, a Yaris, was built in Japan till about 2013, after that, France. No thanks. Just as I would not buy a late model Yaris cause it's just a re-badged Mazda 2 built in Mexico.
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  174.  @glennnichols4220  Not even the Lexus LS is as good as the previous gen. Re the mazda 2, if I wanted a Mazda, I'd go to the Mazda dealer. I think Toyota selling other cars as their own is a mistake, but as you stated before, it's all about the profits.
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  175.  @glennnichols4220  Well, they did an amazing job with the Prius, a very complicated car to build, it's one of the most reliable cars according to CR year after year, yet the Honda Insight hybrid was junk compared to the Prius.
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  176. Turbo 4 in the upcoming Tacoma? Make it an option, let buyers pick the non turbo version of the 2.5 if they so desire.
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  177. You mean RESTORE oil additive does not increase your HP? Shocking!
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  178.  @Fellow_Gamer  Perhaps EV Kei cars would be more accepted. After all, EV's are really not that good for long distance travel.
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  179.  @jasonyurrrr9994  No one takes him seriously, he's more for entertainment.
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  180. I put an aftermarket MAF sensor on my Yaris and now my mileage has dropped from 35 to 30 mpg. But I do notice that it seems to accelerate better than before.
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  181. 2010 Yaris, A/C blows warm when at a red light and I have it in D, when I put it in N or P , it 's fine. Some a/c place told me I need a new compressor. Freon gauge shows full, what do you think?
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  182. I was under the impression that things like door seals are repaired and installed by body shops, not mechanical ones.
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  183. Around here, the LS430 sell for more than the LS460, even tho they are older and have more mileage. According to Cargurus, all the ones avail around here are overpriced.
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  184.  @subtegral  I know that cause my 98 Corolla was also made there, as well as the Chevy variant, the Prizm.
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  185. Sometimes, when a car is older with a lot of miles, the insurance will not pay for repairs if it costs more than the value of the car, so you could have a salvage older car that was not involved in a huge crash and if fixed properly, it makes sense to buy. I hav purchased 2 of them and have not had any major issues.
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  186.  @0HOON0  Have you ever felt 0W20 oil? It's like the stuff you fry with, real thin and slippery. I stopped going to dealer for oil chnages because my toyota calls for 5W30 and the only synth they carried was the 0W20. Plus I live in So Fla
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  187. Plus they'll increase your rates. Years ago, my car was stolen after paying my premiums year after year with no claims. Car was found, no damage at all. Did not cost them one penny, next thing I know, my rates went up. Their excuse was that my car was not in a secure place. Even though I had an alarm installed.
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  188. i used to get oil change coupons from my local Toyota dealer, they stopped about 2 yrs ago.
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  189.  @DylanL69  I was planning on adding the extra seals next to the factory ones, not on top of it, Sort of a double seal. Some vehicles have triple seals, on doors and frames as well.
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  190.  @subtegral  Cause they know going with a turbo 4 cylinder on a heavy duty vehicle is a big gamble. But you gotta play along
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  191.  @subtegral  I meant the Toyota engineer dude.
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  192.  @subtegral  The engineer knows putting a turbo 4 cyl engine in a heavy duty truck is a big gamble and there goes their reputation for longevity and reliability. But they need to obey the govt bureaucrats.
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  193.  @flinch622  My MPG's dropped from 34 avg to 29 or 28 right after the fake MAF was installed.
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  194. So only buy LS400 or 430
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  195. I thought that expressing that German cars are reliable was part of the bloopers reels.
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  196.  @riceburner4747  That's because when Toyota set out to do something right, they hit the bull's eye. Ex. First gen LS400, 3rd gen Camry, 4 Runner, Land Cruiser,. Prius.
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  197. My Yaris, being so light, is good on brakes and tires. I did my brakes 4 yrs ago, they're now a bit worn cause I have to step on the pedal further than before. Since it does not vibrate.
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  198. I had a '98. first engine had a major breakdown at 200k miles, replaced it with another engine with low miles, same thing happened to that one. I wasn't about to put a third engine in.
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  199.  @MaGiKRat420  No, new Prius Prime, GR Yaris and Corolla, LC 500.
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  200. Same engine that comes in a $150k Lexus LX 600 ultra luxury edition, ridiculous to spend all that money and cant even get a V8.
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  201. Toyota had an old TV spot for the Corolla where they showed them seal the hood, to point out that they never needed anything done to them. WRONG message.
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  202. BMW service departments must have psychologists on call 24/7
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  203. RIP to this Toyota V8
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  204.  @tbone4075  Mine was 1998. Diff engine perhaps. Or they got me real shitty ones, but listen to what the host says, NOT to buy after market ones.
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  205.  @tbone4075  No, I just put up with it, the car had a lot of miles, it was a beater and I knew one day it would just die on me. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on it.
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  206. The difference in the cost of a new unit and a reman one is huge. No wonder so many opt for the latter. But you would expect a Toyota reman one would be of better quality.
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  207. Years ago, Toyota had a TV ad for Corolla, showing some guy welding the trunk lid shut, to highlight the point that Toyota cars can just go on and on with no need to ever open that lid. Maybe these people took it too seriously.
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  208.  @charley95sheridan44  Some claim it makes the driving experience less exciting. It dependes how it is done, the Toyota 86 has it and it handles as crisply as anything out there.
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  209. My Yaris is boring, noisy and not too comfortable for longer trips. Otherwise it's the perfect car for every day transportation needs.
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  210. Can you spray some kind of anti rust chemical on the new block to prevent future rust?
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  211. Do electronic parking brakes work with drum brakes?
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  212. I would never get one of the new ones, Toyota has lost their way.
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  213.  @wturner777  The Yaris is alive and well in the rest of the world, it is better than ever, IMO. But we just don't get it. First time in many years that Toyota does not offer a sub compact in N.A. You can buy one in Mexico, however.
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  214. I had a '98 Corolla which had to have a used engine put in after 200k miles due to oil burning and a broken rod, the replacement motor was fine till began to also burn oil after 100k miles. One day it ran out of oil and that engine also died. Then I got a Yaris and now approaching 200k miles and no issues with that motor.
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  215. My 2010 Yaris has a buzzing noise at above 40 mph, tire man says it doesn't seem to be wheel bearings, I don't know where to take it. No Toyota specialists near me, only neighborhood mechanics, tire shops and dealer. Pick your poison.
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  216. This shows that when time and money are not an issue, you can just about bring a dying car back to life
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  217. But Lexus already has the RX SUV.
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  218. I thought KYB was the OEM supplier for Toyota/Lexus struts.
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  219. Made in Japan, that is a big plus.
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  220. Depends on the model and where it is made. My 98 US built Corolla was more reliable than my 86 Japanese built Camry. Now my 2010 Yaris blows them both out of the water.
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  221. Partial to the Yaris, in particular those made in Japan, don't care for the French built ones nor the Mazda 2 re-badged that came later.
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  222. A car nut's dream video.
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  223. I recall when the first Lexus ES 250 came out and at the time I owned a Camry, so I was very curious to see what Toyota could do to the lowly Camry to turn it into a luxury car. Well I was quite impressed, much nicer ride, quieter and lots more power.
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  224. Are the new ES also made in Japan as before?
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  225.  @luptonpittman6520  I'm looking for a used one, 6 to 8 yrs old and they all have J in the VIN.
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  226. 430 any day. I learned that from you, my Lexus professor.
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  227. This reminds me of the difference between the Camry and the Cressida.
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  228. Any thoughts on the upcoming new Crown?
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  229. same applies when it went from Gen 1 to Gen 2.
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  230. Just get an old Sienna in good condition with manual sliding doors
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  231. If Lexus and Toyota overprice their parts for older cars, it may just push the consumer into buying a car instead of repairing it.
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  232. Does this apply to FWD, RWD and AWD the same way?
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  233. Most honest and thorough automotive channel on YT. Looking forward to more great content in 2025.
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  234. I have never met a tech half as meticulous as you are.
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  235. I pay like $4 for 5 of them gaskets $5 for Genuine Toyota filter $20 for Walmart High Mileage synthetic 5 quartz.
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  236. I have a 2010 Yaris that i purchased used in 2016 and now has 175k miles. The paint looks like crap but it runs well, burns zero oil and the interior is decent, Even though it is the oldest, ugliest one in my condo, I have no desire to get another one unless I get a catastrophic engine failure. Even then, if I find a decent used engine for it, i may fix it.
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  237. I almost made the mistake of buying a Prius C, the hybrid version of the Yaris, but I opted for the latter instead. Whatever I saved on gas, I would spend on extra maintenance and repairs.
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  238. Are all Middle East countries left hand drive?
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  239. Your battery theory will not apply if you buy it used. you just don't know how the previous owner took care of it. Very hot weather and very cold weather both kill those batteries.
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  240. I love the completely manual HVAC system in my lowly Yaris.
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  241.  @TonyRule  And they don't costs thousands to repair. DUH!
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  242. Leave it to genius German engineers to over-complicate a door panel.
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