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2025 Best Cars & SUV's STUPID To Not Buy These!

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[MarioGarcia-wrqs]

People are not buying over price cars anymore we are holding on to our cars. After paying them off

[topofthegreen]

Car prices keep increasing so people are holding onto the older cars much longer.

[zenombereznicki]

I am not sure of selecting Benz due to reliability issues. Yor reference to spotty histrory is an understatement. Remember: " if it ain't brocken, not enough options "

[hectorconde]

I agree with your recommendations. I'm very happy to hear that they got rid of the Honda Civic 1.5 turbo. For this segment I prefer the mazda3. We've owned at least one mazda3 for the past 20 yrs with no issue so much so that this year when my daughter got her license she wanted a mazda3 I didn't hesitate to get her one. They have the best interiors, reliability and drive like dream for a compact. I enjoy your videos, keep them coming.

[WrdG]

Been eyeing a Mazda CX-50 for the past couple of years (hoping to buy within the next year or two). It probably offers the best value in the crossover or compact SUV segment. It's definitely the best looking and it's probably the most reliable in the price range. Starting with the 2025 models, the CX-50 will also come with a hybrid engine option. They'll be using the Rav4 hybrid engine which is tried and tested. IMO, they've probably been one of the best bang for buck vehicles over the past few years. There haven't been significant changes to the CX-50 since it's inception in 2022, so buying pre-owned might be a better option for people considering the non-hybrid version.

[GuitarsAndSynths]

Lexus jacked up their prices way too high same for Acura. Rather go BMW on new at this price point.

[TimeaJackMove]

These are his personal choices. Buy what you want if you can afford it, if not, don't.

[Vincent-kezn]

The only way I would buy a Porsche is IF I lived near the Autobahn. The Porsche is a show off vehicle that's too expensive for anyone in America, where you can't drive it that fast without getting thrown under the jail

[edwardkrochmal]

Vehicle Manufacturers should lower displacement but have a v6 or v8 natural asperated.
Turbos add increase pressure in the engine and when the turbo fails 6k dollars to replace.

[PaulOfPeace]

I wouldn't buy a Benz SUV unless it had a 6 cyl. There's way too much stress on a 4 cyl. Expect early failure after the warranty. I'd have to be 'stupid' to get the 4cyl.

[JasPlun]

I think you nailed this list, but I have to say the Nissan Frontier gets my vote for best mid-size truck it all natural aspirated engines win in reliability and they do not have CVT's like other Nissans.

[rfoerst]

My daughter has a GLB250 and really likes it. It's great for around town, easy to park and driving in city traffic. It's quiet and holds the road on the highway. Very roomy inside.

[RickClark-wl]

I would definitely go with a Mazda based on a simple fact. My wife's 05 Tribute 1 is still as strong as ever. Over the past two decades of ownership we have had 5 recalls - 4 pieces of pillar Styrofoam and the rear window lock replacement. Other than that I should have invested in underbody treatment.

[lss-jprep]

CX-5 and 50 do not sit on same platform. 5 has independent rear suspension while 50 is a solid beam. 5 handles better and is sportier and quicker and slightly cheaper.

[lukewalker]

You corner the market Mark on the best youtube channel addressing automotive reliability.
Thank you for your educational videos as your voice is much needed as manufacturers take advantage of consumer ignorance with ever increasing technical complexity.
PS. I should open my piggie bank and buy that 911 you reviewed. I have been to the well too much and no longer need the fix to pony up but I still think about it. To me Porsche is the king but comes with a price. As to the inevitable comparison with the C8 Z06, speaking of reliability, Porsches are better sorted. Even though I worked at Chevy Engineering where the C8 was developed, it has been plagued with typical GM problems and in particular dual clutch transmission problems you don't want to live with when the warranty expires.

[linvesel]

1. Honda Civic: even though it’s NA, I’m sure the Honda leadership have found a way to ensure oil/fuel dilution happens even without a turbo, to prevent engines from lasting too long.

2. Mercedes GLB: oil/fuel dilution and engineered obsolescence, paired with a squeaky dash ensures new car sales every 80k miles, which is better for the company and therefore better for climate change.

3. Toyota Tacoma and Lexus GX: failing torque converters, suspension components and grenading main bearings in the twin turbo v6 are signs of exemplary reliability. Their only shortcoming is that the A, B and C pillars do not collapse while in motion. Let’s hope that the engineers address this and add this long awaited feature in the future facelift.

4. Macan EV: Since Taycan is its grandfather, it has a lot to live up to when it comes to reliability. Taycan’s claim to fame in reliability is truly hard to beat since its debut onboard the Fremantle Highway—Taycan did put on a really bright show. Not sure if Macan EV would be able to live up to its predecessor’s glory.

6. The Mazda SUV is the worst of the bunch—the interior is free of signature squeaks and rattles, put together with unnecessary increase in build quality. Worst of all it has a new design of pistons and combustion chamber —this in itself is a terrible idea because it increases power and efficiency per unit of displacement—thus contributing to improved fuel economy with or without the turbo. This is all unnecessary innovation that leads to better ownership experience at the cost of lower production and sales figures. Not good.

[williamrossetter]

Agree with most of your choices, however, the new Tacoma has a turbo which might last up to 150k, then what? Glad that my truck (HOnda Ridgeline) has a normally aspirated V6. I predict issues down the road with turbos. How do i know, the company from which I retired remans turbos. Get the Honda Ridgeline or the Nissan Frontier and skip the Tacoma.

[cocoabrown]

The Honda Pilot shown wasn’t the 2025. The new Pilot is squared off has a different grill and PILOT as spelled out across the entire back. It’s much better looking.

[JasonWh]

The GX550 was built to provide incredible wheel travel and it really excels Offroad.

[wildemath]

I've owned both Hondas and Toyotas. While both are excellent and hold their resale, I would choose Toyota every time now. Our latest Honda (07 Civic) had little annoyances like failing cruise, upholstery separations, multiple broken sun visors, burnt out dashboard lights, failing starter, etc. Toyota had none of these problems at comparable mileage. Happy to be driving a '20 Highlander and '22 Corolla.