Never, EVER buy these Engines/Transmissions according to 20+ years CAR WIZARD mechanic experience!

People make fun of Toyota using “old” technology and outdated drivetrains, but you gotta admit that if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

Just retired last year. 46 years as a mechanic. 27 of those in my own biz. Take it from me, this guy is spot on.

I love my 240k mile '96 Explorer with the pushrod 4.0L V6. Everybody keeps trying to convince me to upgrade, but I can't trust newer vehicles.

Love your info. I'm 70 years old, and drive a 2002 Buick Park Avenue with a 3800 engine. It has over 208,000 miles and runs like a new one, but I service it faithfully. I've had things go wrong, but usually normal wear and tear. I hope it will last as long as I do.

Ford 5.4 3v Triton V8 (F/Expedition) - 1:00 Nissan CVT - 3:30 GM 1.4 Ecotec (Cruze, Encore, Sonic) - 6:50 GM 3.6 V6 (a lot, any 3.6 GM) - 8:57 Pentastar 3.6 (Grand Caravan, Wrangler, Journey, (Grand) Cherokee) - 11:50 Nissan 5.6 (Armada, Titan, Qx56/80) - 14:55

You're getting notoriety. I was at a Toyota dealership looking for a cheap car, and the salesman tried to pawn off a Equinox on me. I said nope, and went over the laundry list. He asked, how do you know all this. I replied, I'm a mechanic and I watch the Car Wizard. He said "Oh, you're one of those guys."

I appreciate the bluntness and honesty. I respect the effort to help and educate. I saw a video yesterday and subscribed right away--thank you! I had a 1996 Toyota Corolla until 2021 with 365,000 miles on it. Those mid-90s Toyota engines were very durable. It was the body that forced me to get a new car, not the engine.

I had a good run working in a shop as both owner and worker for over 50 years. I sure would hate to have to face what mechanics do today. The Car Wizard is spot on in this video. I turn 77 in a few months and even though I can still work its not on vehicles anymore. I started working for my dad in the shop I own today in 1961. I still love repairing things but now its things much smaller like golf carts and lawn mowers. Those are the ones I buy and not for customers anymore. Got to stay busy doing something or you won't last long.

I hope young families watch these videos. An expensive car repair can put a young family underwater. Thanks car wizard for great community service you’re providing!

"25% of cars are maintained properly so 75% of cars that you might look at to buy are problems waiting to cost you money. I think it's worse than that though because the well maintained cars tend to be KEPT, not traded in or sold. Or they tend to be handed down to family members etc. Very helpful video. Thanks for posting it.

We have a 2015 Toyota Highlander purchased new, that except for oil & filter changes and the normal crappy OEM tires that only lasted 35,000 miles, has had zero issues with any other component. It currently has 79,000 miles with original brake pads. Shop says there's still about 50% wear on the pads and rotors look good.

You’re the best straight forward to the point gave a simple explanation of every vehicle that you talked about. Really appreciate that.

I absolutely love how laid-back you are-no need to yell and throw your arms around. Also, you frame things in a positive way like, "25% of people maintain their vehicles." Thank you, I'm subscribed.

I was a shop foreman for awhile at a garage in a small town. EVERY SINGLE VEHICAL he stated in this video is dead on. Before this video started, there were several vehicles I was hoping he would mention. And he did not disappoint. The vehicles mentioned in this video are the mechanic's bread and butter.

Thanks.some of this I already new but you gave me even more insight. It's amazing what these car companies are asking for some of these cars. And they are junk right off the lot.

Thank you! I will bet some people do take your advice but you never hear from them. We have four Toyotas in my family for the reasons you are talking about. I just love the brand.

Before watching, I bet the GM 3.6L V6 is somewhere on this list! 😅

What a great video. Thank you. I used to work for a car rental company 20 years ago. We provided a lot of rental cars for people having their cars serviced at a Chevy dealership. I was making decent money and wanted to buy my first car, so I asked the service manager if I should buy a Tahoe or a Corvette, his reply was "buy any Toyota!" I laughed thinking he was joking, but he was dead serious. He said Toyota is the best car in the world. He added: "when's the last time you saw a Toyota stopped on the side of the road? If you see a Toyota stopped, it either has a flat or ran out of gas, it didn't break down." He was and still is right.

I have a 2013 Cadillac ATS 3.6L, purchased new. Zero problems in 10 years. I change the oil per the onboard oil life system. Typically about 3500 mile intervals (mostly short trip city driving). Also change radiator coolant and transmission fluid on regular basis.

Thank you for discussing wrangle r3.6 engine. My JL wrangler 2018 has spent more time in the shop this year than in my driveway.