Thanks ! Very good information especially on used hybrids & EVs! Disagree with plug in anything unless you have a charger at home. Most apartments & condominiums do not have adequate facilities!

@mikeydude750

2 ай бұрын

yeah, apartments are not going to install expensive EV chargers at every spot, and there's absolutely no chance that sharing 10 chargers between 100 EVs is going to be anything but a disaster

During the winter storms the people in the Midwest and North east realized Electric vehicles aren't worth it as the charging stations were busy or out of order. just saying.

@greathey1234

2 ай бұрын

Wait till batteries need replacement

@rickyaz8640

2 ай бұрын

He’s in Canada

@rogergeyer9851

4 күн бұрын

Pretending nothing will ever change is literally insane, given the pace of technological change.

You don't worry about hybrid battery especially toyota hybrid technology they're very reliable toyota give 10 years or 240 000 kilometers warranty you can see most taxi drivers used toyota hybrid cars last over a million kilometers still original battery i already owned a 2022 venza hybrid i really love it excellent suv excellent on gas

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Toyota hybrids have long waits in Canada. As an example, at least 12 months for a RAV4 hybrid. 8 months for the Corolla Cross hybrid. Honda hybrids are in stock but the most expensive so Hyundai could be preferable.

@charlesjackson1700

2 ай бұрын

​@@ScubaSteveCanadaA Hyundai is " never" preferable.. they are garbage.

With EV batteries costing more than the actual vehicle itself it doesn't really pay to buy an EV because once your warranty is gone and your battery goes you have no choice but to buy a new vehicle again.

@greathey1234

2 ай бұрын

An overpriced toy

@eyeballs50

2 ай бұрын

the pricey disposable car..green?? lmfao

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Just wait for your insurance company to either increase your rates or decline coverage. One of the reasons I just traded in my 2022 Ioniq 5 EV for a 2024 Tucson hybrid instead. See my comment above. Until you drive an EV you have no idea how good they are. Until you own an EV, you have no idea how much you sacrifice to drive one on a long trip.

@charlesjackson1700

2 ай бұрын

People are getting the message of how inconvenient and unreliable an EV is..Garbage vehicles after 8 years.. scrap.. Ice vehicles can last over 30 years and will always have a marketable resale. EV/ battery cars become completely worthless. Battery cars have higher insurance premiums and are fire hazards☠️😩

@johnn17golf

2 ай бұрын

Battery for my Ioniq id $12k - about the same as a new ICE engine and gearbox. ICE engine comes with 36k wrranty, my battery comes with 140,000 warranty

The only car purchasing advice I mention to people around me is to buy a vehicle that is worth a very small fraction of their overall net worth. Like less than 5% is a good amount and always pay in full/cash. People will not advance financially if they have "forever" car payments. No mental gymnastics involved and depreciation will not be an issue because it won't be felt. I know it sounds crazy but only very few people will understand this concept. At the end of the day, 99.9% of people do not care what car you drive.

@Mr_Spock512

2 ай бұрын

Agreed ... I just bought a 2024 Honda Civic with full/cash last week. Small reliable car with a 2.0L normally aspirated engine ... should last me 10+ years at the rate I'm driving these days (retired). No range anxiety, no eventual expensive battery replacement and no payments to worry about. I would tell them where to put their EV's but I prefer to remain polite. 🤣

@user-im5oh1if1t

2 ай бұрын

@@Mr_Spock512 I live debt and mortgage free here in the GTA. Learned valuable lessons from the 2008 recession. No more borrowing or taking any kind of debt out ever again. I invest and reinvest back earned dividends to compound interest. Life is good. 👍 Also I don’t know what my credit score is. I don’t care. I pay in full from the start.

@Mr_Spock512

2 ай бұрын

@@user-im5oh1if1t Same here (Gatineau, QC) ... ZERO debts and house all paid up. I will never borrow a cent ever again. I bought my new car with some of the profits I made in the stock market ... I still have my original core stocks. I look at it as a free car 🤣... some sound financial planning goes a long way.

@Mr_Spock512

2 ай бұрын

@@user-im5oh1if1t Same here ... Zero debts and house paid in full. I will never need to borrow money ever again. I paid the new car from profits made in the stock market ... easy life indeed.

@mikeydude750

2 ай бұрын

that's pretty insane for most people. a good rule of thumb is more like, a third of your annual income is a decent amount, don't spend much more than that.

Excellent advice. On your leasing vs purchase with a loan, l simply tell customers that leasing is uniquely special for business write-offs, or if you're looking at a vehicle that has questionable reliability, or notorious for pricey repairs like: Audi, BMW, Land Rover, M-B, Jaguar, anything Italian, or Stellantis, Volvo... You've done eally good work here and this is an excellent service to your followers.👍

@carhelpcorner

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! My advice exactly! 👍

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Also, with the changing EV technology, leasing is the better way to go (pun intended).

Wait till the 'whole lot' craps out at the same time! Who is even going to be changing them? Where are they going to get millions of 'different' battery packs at the same time? Just crazy. I will never buy one.

@rogergeyer9851

4 күн бұрын

Anti-science, anti-fact people are so funny, but clueless.

Thank you so much for your advice. I watch all of your videos. You gave me some good advice. I’m not in a position to or need to purchase a vehicle at this time. When that time comes I will contact you for personal advice on my next purchase. Keep the videos coming!

@carhelpcorner

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Yesterday, I just finalized my purchase of a 2024 Tucson Hybrid Ultimate ... excellent vehicle. The dealer also tried to sell me the wheel locks (oh, they are already installed); I told them to remove the wheel locks. They also did a pitch on the rust protection (the oil protection requires drilling and will affect the warranty coverage); I told the Manager "no thanks." And, of course, the extended warranty; again, I'm OK with the manufacturer's warranty. Expect all of this crap and more when negotiating a price. As for EVs, I've owned a 2020 Kona EV, a 2022 Ioniq 5 Ultimate and can literally say, the great charging speed of the Ioniq 5 doesn't matter if there aren't any 800V chargers along your route or they are down and out of service. Happened yesterday when I wanted to charge but the 800V (350 KW) chargers were out of service or the cable couldn't reach. Wait at least 5 years unless you want to be treated like a 2nd class citizen at a charging station (no weather protection, no windshield cleaners, no garbage cans, no washroom close nu and no convenience stores close. Why sacrifice because you own an EV? Hybrids are far better choices .... if you can get one.

@rogergeyer9851

4 күн бұрын

Just say "no" to the add-ons. You can put on wheel locks yourself -- just buy the back-up key so you don't end up having to have the locks busted up to get them off by a mechanic, if you lose the key. In my experience, if you shop, you can get wheel locks for a TINY fraction of what the dealers want for the same quality locks.

Why do some people accept the inevitable conclusion that we will all be mandated to drive EVs? We still do live in a democracy (sort of) and regimes change.

@0HOON0

2 ай бұрын

More "sort of" than ever lol

@romanc.5074

2 ай бұрын

you are right.

@slapshotjack9806

2 ай бұрын

Because they’re rich and don’t care

@charlesbarden2970

2 ай бұрын

I for one refuse to accept that mandate. There are other options that make more sense than us just building our lives around extra time to charge our cars.

@slapshotjack9806

2 ай бұрын

@@charlesbarden2970 I’m just gonna ride a horse because at that point they’ll be cheaper than owning any EV

for the battery on Toyota hybrid. all you need is just service the Vehicle and for the battery is the air filter that cool the battery make sure this filter is clean. that will help the batterie to be cool at all time and that improve the life of the battery a lot.

@dwadd7528

2 ай бұрын

my sister got hyundai HV, she now realised battery replacement cost $20,000. 🤣🤣

Your videos are so valuable! I always learn something new and appreciate how knowledgeable you are. I do have a question: having driven as many cars as you have, could you break down in size or price categories your take on the best lane-centering, the best adaptive cruise control, and the best stop and go control? (And any other similar systems) Thank you!

@carhelpcorner

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Loaded question but I'll cover it for the next Q&A 👍

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Tesla are the software/hardware masters in all of these categories. Hyundai's HDA (Highway Drive Assist) is good but nowhere near Tesla's.

You may have answered this in a previous video so feel free to just post the link. What auto SUV manufacturers would you say are reliable in the 5-7 year range? Almost all manufacturers can get their vehicles to 3 years but then on some of them, major trouble pops later. We currently have a 2011 Toyota Venza AWD V6 that we will trade. We do like CPO vehicles. Great content by the way. I appreciate your sane analysis without the sensational clickbait.

@carhelpcorner

2 ай бұрын

I believe this video should cover it. And thank you so much! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qIGLq7CBY5nWe7Q.html

Hi Shari!!! Great video ❤ I agree wholeheartedly with everything you had said especially the rustproofing options…Krown is the best or any other oil based options, definitely not the dealership corruption option. One thing that I am having difficulty agreeing is when you had mentioned about rebuilding used battery packs for Hybrids. I don’t agree with this option unless you are selling the vehicle but if you are planning to keep the vehicles replace the entire battery not just the dead cells. At times, the cells may work fine but then after few weeks/months they may die anyway just like the ones that was replaced previously.

@carhelpcorner

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I agree that a remanufactured third party battery is best as a shorter term option, but some of these new companies are doing incredible work. They rebuild them well going over every cell, give you a 2-3 year warranty, all for $2k-$3k.

@Thankyou_3

2 ай бұрын

@@carhelpcornerthat’s great to know that companies are offering 2-3 warranty on battery cell replacement. I would love to see a video on those companies, I wonder if any in the GTA area…without any fine prints or over promising and under delivering when it comes to warranty claims. You know those Canadian Tire battery replacement warranty, it’s like pro rated warranty…where you end up paying fraction of the cost.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

@@Thankyou_3 In Quebec, there is a company, but nothing in the GTA ... yet. There aren't enough sales to warrant starting such a business.

Great video!

I am honestly tired of my life taking place during the growing pains and not knowing what to back. Its been like this since I was a kid. You prepare for something and you're always 20 years behind.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

It's called ... Life. Get used to it.

@rogergeyer9851

4 күн бұрын

That's life in the modern world. Things change faster and faster. I'm 65. The way things like dentistry, cars, phones, and computers have evolved (to cite a few obvious examples) is just AMAZING. Trade-offs. Since the industrial revolution, things have changed faster. It's hard to live where you're not affected by change any more. Costs of progress. You can choose your lifestyle to at least minimize the impact though. But some things are still great to have, even doing that, like electronic banks, brokerages, shopping, tax prep, etc.

As the technology for long distance driving with electric cars does not exist, and urban areas have no infra structure for charging, there is simply no basis for believing electric cars are anything other than niche vehicles.

Question for your next Q/A video. I have found some 20-21 yr. Highlanders that have AWD vs. FW drives. I don't ever have snow/ice where I live. In my case should I avoid AWD Highlanders? I am guessing transmissions will go out sooner on them and/or create more problems than having the standard FW drive.

@carhelpcorner

2 ай бұрын

Great question. I'll cover it in the next Q&A 👍

In other countries rebuilded batteries are quite common. Mechanics work doesn’t cost 150 per hour like in Canada so it financially makes sense

@greathey1234

2 ай бұрын

There's a video if someone rebuilding a Prius battery which lasted only A MONTH

@maks_bond

2 ай бұрын

@@greathey1234I am not saying about someone. There are some companies that do it professionally in lab environment so it almost like at factory.

They will have to literally force me to buy an EV, can’t wait for that day 😂

I don't buy a car based on resale value. I buy a car because I like it. I won't buy an EV as they're all expensive appliances.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

A practical methodology.

Just a little help on wheel and tire coverage. I do not buy extended warranties but I did buy the Honda wheel and tire coverage for my 21 accord sport se. Only because of the 19” wheels ( which I will never buy again !!!). It was 1000 bucks for 5 years. It covers everything. My wife has hit all 4 wheels…two times at 250 a wheel….do the math. I must say this was a wise investment. Without the low profile 19” I would not buy the warranty. Honda wheel and tire protection for 19” is a must! But once again…..skip the 19” on the accord. Horrible, horrible ride quality !!

@carhelpcorner

2 ай бұрын

Great feedback thanks for sharing!

@allanpontiere6177

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Your videos are excellent! I look forward to watching them.

I’ve always dreamed of owning a Mini Cooper S Hardtop 4. I heard all of your great advice about buying European cars. I’m considering a certified pre-owned 2021 or newer. I will be paying cash. Any more advice?

I’ve always wanted to buy a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. My father had a Willy’s Jeep in the sixties and I have a picture riding it. So it’s part nostalgia and part loving its history and what it purported to be able to do. However the Jeep Wrangler seems to be on every Most Unreliable Vehicle list on KZread! What would be the most reliable Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in your opinion? I know there are several engine and model variants and they say the Pentastar version would be a somewhat safe bet? Thanks in advance.

Great video and very informative. Please do more of this kind of video. 👍

@carhelpcorner

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

How would you recommend the idea (pros. & cons) of purchasing a used vehicle from the rental car companies ?

I traded my 2021 Venza hybrid Limited on a 2024 Highlander Limited gas model. I wanted the 8 speed transmission instead of the one speed that you get with hybrid. In 10 years the market will be flooded with hybrids. The 10 year old ones won’t be in demand,

@0HOON0

2 ай бұрын

How is the turbo engine? Faster than the Venza?

@user-xh2ex7bx4b

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely correct. A 10 year old EV will go no bid. Also, these cars seem to require a heck of a lot of updates to run properly. How long will manufacturers support that? Just look at the Fisker owners. They are in serious trouble.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

@@user-xh2ex7bx4b Fisker is an EV start up company. Anyone buying one of their vehicles was taking a risk, and, the owners know the consequences of Fisker going bankrupt. They had their eyes open and I don't feel any sympathy for an owner of a Fisker vehicle.

Great video. Can you do a video on the cheapest insurance rates for various cars/suv luxury and non luxury. Thanks

What you think about gm full size suv with diesel engine

Good video

Regular segment like questions coffee and cars from the Motormouth Channel🎉🥰

@carhelpcorner

2 ай бұрын

Motor who? 😜

Hi, I was looking for 3 row phev suv. What's your thoughts around the 60k budget? How about Outlander GT premium phev? Can you suggest a top 3 suv in buying orders? Loved your videos ❤

@bemusednance

Ай бұрын

Mazda cx 90

@K789R

Ай бұрын

@bemusednance Thanks! So, how is Mazda CX90 better than Outlander GT-P PHEV?

Financing isn't always good. I did the comparison on the manufacturer's website. Add all the lease payments + residual value was about $7k to $8k cheaper than financing using the manufacturer's website. However, I am in Canada...I don't know if it's the same for US

Just one question, if I'm buying a used car from private or dealer and they said: buy it as is-is it good to buy? If so where can I go to get for safety inspection? Also, is it good to buy a car that with a re-built title? Thanks for all your help, great video.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

In Ontario, a safety inspection certificate is mandatory and most mechanic's garages offer the service.

@linhluong9250

2 ай бұрын

@@ScubaSteveCanada thank you

those of who have been around cars, trucks, tractors for a while know our gas powered vehicles will never be useless.i cant say that about the designed to fail sh•t everybody is building now.

Like the q and a

I would love an in depth look at the Kia sportage . For the money it seems like a great suv and have gotten past some of the reliability issues they had before . We are due for a new suv and are seriously considering buying one soon . due to the price for what you get I’m sure others are too

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Good luck getting one in Canada.

@BruceMac7

2 ай бұрын

@@ScubaSteveCanada there’s 20 at my local dealer and another 25 at a dealer 30 min away from me

In your previous video you mentioned that you personally owned a mazda question why not a toyota or honda is mazda more reliable?

@Johnnyjackringo

2 ай бұрын

Yota & Honda smoke Mazda

@glennso47

2 ай бұрын

Hondas aren’t as reliable as they once were.

@carhelpcorner

2 ай бұрын

Long answer so I'll cover this in the next Q&A 👍

Looks like you’re in a gr86? Own one? Thinking of changing my mustang for one. Turns out an automatic mustang is really dull to drive!

Is there car buying services still out there?

Chalk contrast stitching? Man of Culture I see

@carhelpcorner

2 ай бұрын

Haha good catch 👍

How is it going on with hidda The are 2make have hydrow on the market

My next car will be an efficient 4 cylinder gas engine. Canada is not set up for EVs.

Owner satisfaction on the new Highlanders is not as good as the 2022 and back models. Also, engine performance is not as smooth.

Cheaper to buy, maintain, and operate my 2001 Wrangler for 12 years than to purchase a new car.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

And, that's the key. If you are spending the equivalent of a new car payment on a yearly basis, it's time for a new vehicle. If not, keep repairing the Wrangler.

@richardandre9811

Ай бұрын

Same with my 2011 vehicle, maybe much more value to me than a new one ever would be!!

between hybrid & non hybrid crv do you think - hybrid is worth to it's value. we just started shopping around Honda cr-v hybrid sport touring. bt contemplating between non hybrid honda cr-v exl 2024 vs honda cr-v hybrid sport touring. 2024. please suggest 🙏

@luiscardozo0000

2 ай бұрын

non hybrid you ensure the resale value ...hybrid probably not

@VolcanoGroupie

2 ай бұрын

I have the exact same question!

@ztekz

2 ай бұрын

I bought the CRV sport touring hybrid last month and didn’t even consider the gas model as IMO it’s underpowered. I wanted a Toyota RAV4 or Lexus hybrid but with the 1-1.5yr wait ended up with the Honda hybrid (bought at MSRP as Toyota and Lexus dealers charging above MSRP). With gas prices going up again on Apr1st here in Cda due to carbon tax kicking in, prices will only continue to remain high, plus better reliability of hybrids including higher resale value as they’re in such high demand, best to get the hybrid! Hybrid sales are outpacing the growth of EVs! When it comes to hybrids, I only trust Toyota, Lexus and Honda - not the Korean brands!

@jefff7287

2 ай бұрын

I did a lot of research and went with the 2024 CRV Sport hybrid. Yes, the hybrid will cost a bit more upfront, but in typical driving that will even out in a few years. The benefits over time will be that the hybrid will give you a more refined engine with more horsepower/torque, with the added benefit of being way less polluting. Honda was also smart to give better features to the hybrids aside from just the engine. The hybrids also include black wheels and the Sport mode which is a fun mode to be in once in a while to really feel the extra acceleration. To me, all of that seemed worth a bit extra up front.

@farinarahman3548

2 ай бұрын

@@ztekz True. here in Florida- toyota for rav4 hybrid limited is asking way more than MSRP also no car availability. that's why trying to get cr-v

Better question: Will EVs Be Worthless In the Near Future? probably yes In fact, a used-up EV will probably have negative value, ie disposal cost.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Based on what facts?? Do tell or are you parroting a media source that hates EVs.

@utoob7361

2 ай бұрын

@@ScubaSteveCanada or are you parroting a media source that loves EVs.

@TheGecko213

2 ай бұрын

@@ScubaSteveCanada You are Chinese bot

EPA recently has changed its regulations to allow Hybrid & PHEV vehicles in their car mix by 2035, so can you please shed some light on these changes?

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Joe Biden kowtowed to the powerful American automobile lobby and the UAW. What more do you need to know?

I was in the RC car/heli industry before it transitioned to electric. Regular gas RC vehicles are inferior technology, but there are always purists that will keep the market going.

c’mon keep making ev’s and hybrid, im waiting for those 2024 gas models to depreciate before i got another 1😂🤣

Will resale values on hybrids still be high for people that keep their vehicles for a longer period of time? Are people going to be anxious to buy a hybrid that's passed the battery warranty and has lots of kilometers on it. Don't think I would be interested. In this case I would rather purchase the gas version.

@ztekz

2 ай бұрын

The issue could be by then, with govt mandates, all sales of new vehicles while not all EVs, may require some form of electrification like HEVs and PHEVs so, you’re only other option to buy a gas ICE would be 2nd hand. So, there may still be demand for hybrids and plug in hybrids despite older models since battery replacement costs would be much cheaper than full EVs.

@0HOON0

2 ай бұрын

As the battery management systems become more sophisticated on hybrids, the degradation can be measured during a pre-purchase inspection.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

@@0HOON0 That can be done already ... North America is sooooo far behind compared to Europe in that regard.

I would think that EV’s will be worthless long before gas cars are

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Only the ones built by GM and Ford.

Gas cars will be collector items, especially manual sportscars

California electrical grid can more than handle its current demand, in the summer, when its hot. The added demand would be no problem.........

@robertduklus6555

2 ай бұрын

You don't know that. Future electricity demand will increase for other reasons than evs only.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

@@robertduklus6555 OH, we have a fortune teller that can see the future. Based on what facts in the future. C'mon, you know, do tell us.

GAS CARS ARE BECOMING MORE PRECIOUS

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Says who? You??

@chinaexpat1827

2 ай бұрын

@@ScubaSteveCanada PRICES, SUPPLY DEMAND

@CollinMac96

2 ай бұрын

Electric cars do not sell. Ice cars do. I’ll keep my gas car till I die or it does.

GJ

Real car guys who loves driving wants little tech on their vehicles as much as possible. Driving with advance tech is like riding a bicycle with training wheels at all times which is not very satisfying or fulfilling.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Did you know you can turn the "advanced" tech off? No need to use Lane Centering, Lane Keeping, Auto Steer, unless you want to use them. I had Lane Change assist and park assist - both were too slow to use ... so I don't.

Should you buy a hybrid or plug-in hybrid or an electric car? Or should you wait for the future?

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Today, hybrids are you best bet. Unless you can plug in at home, EVs and PHEVs need more time for better chargers and infrastructure. Hybrids don't need that.

@jcrb7713

2 ай бұрын

@@ScubaSteveCanada what if you run on hybrid mode all the time and only use ev mode on slow streets so you don’t have to change all the time

@michaelmccafferty7341

2 ай бұрын

Gasoline engines need to be exercised. If you plan to use the gas engine once a year for a road trip, it may have problems.

@jcrb7713

2 ай бұрын

use hybrid on the freeway and ev mode on the streets.. but how about county roads that do 55 mph?

Shari is a bit biased - he is a fan of Toyota and Honda. Period 🙂. I personally love Kia Hybrid (Niro et Sportage) and Ford Escape Hybrid.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

It's a bias based on proven reliability. Toyota hybrids, Honda hybrids, Hyundai/Kia hybrids in that order and then all the rest haven't any long term stats to stand behind.

@sandeeptanjore1253

2 ай бұрын

@@ScubaSteveCanada I am not denying what you have said. My preference is towards Kia and Ford as I feel that they are a little lower priced than their Japanese counterparts besides these days in Canada there are so many thefts taking place w.r.t Honda and recalls towards Toyota. I own a Subaru and it has turned out to be a white elephant (expensive repairs and less mileage) therefore considering a Korean or American hybrid instead of Toyota or Honda (Toyota has a long wait and Honda's somehow just don't like them).

Gas cars will not lose their value unlike the toxic electric vehicles. Range anxiety anyone especially if you are towing your boat on a cold day. Probably won't make it to the ramp. It will keep you warm when the battery goes into thermal runaway. Provided you can get out of the vehicle when it happens.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

None of which is releveant in today's EV market. You will be hard pressed to cite any present day statistics that reflect your comments. I bet you've never even driven an EV have you?

@user-ky8zu8ie7u

2 ай бұрын

I have driven a Jaguar F Pace PHEV. It was a new vehicle that Range Rover gave me while they were looking after my Sport. Fair to say it had 41k pure electric driving after being fully charged overnight. That translated into real wold 19 to 20 k's. I was charging it up in my mother in laws garage. Her power bill skyrocketed from her usual $90 per month to $250 for the month that I charged it up 5 times. No overnight rate where we live.. I should've just used petrol. It would have been cheaper..I live in New Zealand.@@ScubaSteveCanada

The 19y/o is having a problem on leasing a Toyota GR .. talkin' 'bout rich kid problems

Ev’s will never be the only vehicles on the road This idea will be over soon

The question should be will EVs worth a penny once the battery goes boom

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

How about you cite some facts as to how long you know EV batteries will last and how many actually catch on fire? They don't go boom by the way, gas tanks do!

Who is going to fix the Ev? The dealership?

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Yes,,and/or independent garages. No different from the ICE vehicles. Who do you think repaired the first gas engines?

Hello, I really like your videos. Currently I own a ford Taurus 2013. I have booked a grand Highlander XLE Hybrid and which is expected to deliver in April. But we are a small family of 3 and no need for a big vehicle. But I really like big vehicles personally. So what do you suggest, shall I take it or pass it. Also how will be the depreciation if I sell it after 2 years? Also I would like to know which one will make more sense in between brand new Toyota GH XLE hybrid or used VW Atlas 2021 Exceline. From Ontario, Canada

@billyrock8305

2 ай бұрын

“ We have no need for a big vehicle. Buys a Highlander. Priceless 🤡

@carhelpcorner

2 ай бұрын

If you plan to grow your family and have more kids, the GH Hybrid would be a great long term vehicle. Otherwise, for a family of 3 it's quite big and excessive. If you don't need the space, get a small less expensive SUV. And don't even consider the Atlas. GH Hybrid is far superior with top notch resale value.

@billyrock8305

2 ай бұрын

@@carhelpcorner Exactly 👍 The Highlander is huge for a family of 4.

@TheGecko213

2 ай бұрын

You have more money then brain cells

Please make these Q&As a regular occurrence!

Yes by about 2030, consumers will primarily have EV.. only vehicles to purchase/lease... because technology by 2030, EV /auto manufacturers will have created cheaper, more reliable, more powerful, safer, and quickly swappable EV batteries. But till then, I suggest you hold on to you ICE vehicle , because the above are issues will take at least 5 years to solve.

@rickyaz8640

2 ай бұрын

Don’t get rid of your 4Runner

Yeah, EV will die.

I think the question should be when will electric jokes be worthless

Is Kira NIRO 2024 is a good buy and how about it’s reliability

Are you sitting in a Corvette in this vid?

Soon? No. Eventually? Probably.

Umm, my Camry Hybrid had its battery died after 8 years.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

So ... replace it with a rebuilt version.

Ev's are a lottery. Sometimes the batteries power well and charge ok some not so quick but rather slow, some explode: its a complete lottery and did you know batteries are $50k to replace and NOT covered by insurance.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Incorrect. Stop spreading misinformation that EV batteries "explode." That statement invalidates any other point you are attempting to make. Look up the stats and you'll find regular ICE vehicles are the ones catching on fire.

@TheGecko213

2 ай бұрын

@@ScubaSteveCanada You are a Chinese bot parroting EV propaganda

Buy the GR86, it’ll be discontinued soon.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Then, the parts market will dry up and good luck finding the parts at a junk yard.

No. Not until at least the middle to late 2030's.

WORTHLESS? Let's see if US army battery EVs can beat other countries multifuel vehicles.

In your least reliable videos, I don't see Mitsubishi. Does it mean Mitsubishies are reliable?

Electric cars are not easy to repair and recycle. People often abandon them when the battery gives up, because the battery is expected to have a capacity for 1000 charges but MOST do not and a new one costs $50,000!

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Misleading information based on no experience with an EV. How many EVs have you driven? How many have you owned? I'm betting a grand total of 0. I've seen 0 abandoned EVs, I have seen quite a few abandoned ICE vehicles. Who says the battery capacity is only 1000 charges (that is an old, old number)? YOU? This is absolutely false. Other than Hyundai Canada, which cannot repair their own modular battery, who says ALL EVs batteries cost $50,000.00 MotorMouth ... they never state this? Kia use the exact same EV platform as Hyundai do. How many Kia EV batteries have been replaced? Would a grand total of 0 surprise you? I think it will because Kia can actual replace individual modules.

@TheGecko213

2 ай бұрын

@@ScubaSteveCanadaYou are a Chinese bot parroting EV propaganda

do you see dinosaurs?

It is funny when you speak about extended warrantees and flash RAM trucks on the screen. I have a 2014 RAM with the 5.7 Hemi and it has been absolutely bullet proof. It is 10 years old now and I was thinking of trading it in, but decided not to because it has been so reliable. BTW - when I bought the RAM, I traded in my Toyota Venza which was a complete piece of junk! The Toyota dealership that I dealt with sucked and didn't stand by their product.

@luiscardozo0000

2 ай бұрын

you dont deserve to be answered omg

The answer to the video title is NO. Also, current evs will be worth even less than gas cars in 5-10 years because the battery replacement will cost more than the car is worth essentially making the car a total loss.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Oh, we have another clairvoyant that sees the future. What is your statement of fact based upon? I have no clue how much a battery will cost in 5-10 years and I'm betting you have no clue either.

@Jay-bw3fl

2 ай бұрын

@@ScubaSteveCanada all I can do is look at the past to make an educated guess about the future and batteries have gotten MORE EXPENSIVE over the last 10 years so excuse me for not being very optimistic about it especially when the manufacturers would rather you buy a new car than fix them.

A full EV..pricey to buy, harder on tires and still limited in range. When the battery life is near it's end the car is scrap metal. So much for going green to save the planet. Ridiculous.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Why wouldn't you just have the EV battery replaced with a rebuilt one? It's like how many people replace a blown 15 year old engine with a new one, versus a rebuilt one? Explain your logic.

Definitely not a good idea buying electric vehicles am not going rant on about anxiety fill ups and a raft of other problems it’s early days people are now returning their vehicles when they wake up and smell the coffee it’s a sticking plaster for the future hydrogen and ammonia engines might come to the fore . In Scotland I have Toyota c-hr hybrid at least you can always find a filling station and there economical on the gas

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

You'll wait a long, long, long time for hydrogen and ammonia vehicles to take over. You can't change the laws of physics,

EV/battery vehicles are worthless as used vehicles.. Selling slowly as new vehicles.. Ford Lightnings sales are nearly at a standstill.. so much inventory setting in open Fields😅

No Electric cars will be obsolete

Gas cars won’t be gone cause a lot of people like me won’t pay thousands of dollars just to replace batteries (both for EV and hybrid) despite the rest of the car having np. I’ve had my car for 20 years (Toyota) and the most I’ve spent is 100 for a new battery. No expensive repairs, no expensive replacements.

How do you charge your battery if it conks out in the middle of a freeway? To buy a spare battery to leave in the boot charged will cost an extra $50k

theres this problematic thing called winter.....

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Solved years ago by using battery preconditioning.

NO!!

Dude why are you lying about the rust protection?!!! Toyota explicitly states not to use oil based or any type of rust protection on hybrid vehicles. It interferes with the electrical voltage and breaks down the insulators. You lost all credibility. This is direct from Toyota not the dealer. Absolutely don’t use rust proofing on any hybrid

I would give gas cars another 10 years. Beyond that, gas cars are going to be more expensive to own, operate and maintain, therefore much less in value.

@ScubaSteveCanada

2 ай бұрын

Not if the manufacturers don't figure out how to build inexpensive EVs, which, to date, only the highly subsidized Chinese companies can do. Most Chinese auto companies cannot stand on their own merits.

@TheGecko213

2 ай бұрын

And the Lithium batteries price will go up as China is the sole producer Sell or mortgage your soul to the Chinese

i dont think ev are going to exists in the future

There's no reason to buy a hybrid. Too many moving parts compared t an EV. My wife's RAV4 hybrid is a piece of junk. Needs an $8K rewiring after 60K miles. Go EV but not from any of the NA or Japanese manufacturers except Tesla.

@robertduklus6555

2 ай бұрын

Good logic dude because evs don't have wires right

@robertduklus6555

2 ай бұрын

​@WildernessExcursions kind of known problem Cable to rear electric motor corodes.

@WildernessExcursions

2 ай бұрын

@@robertduklus6555 Thank you

@billhowe1916

2 ай бұрын

@@WildernessExcursions The high voltage wire fails and you have lots of issues. The dash lights up like a Christmas tree and tells you to pull over and stop driving. You loose cruise control, parking brake and some other electrically controlled functions. The first time was under 40K miles and Toyota "repaired" it under warranty. Second time no more warranty. There is an attempt to get a class action lawsuit to obtain redress from Toyota but they are not going to roll over easily on this. In the mean time you pay and pray.

Hybrid cars get into pricey maintenance after 12 years and you're stuck going to the dealer whereas a gas Toyota will look last double that with regular maintenance

@fallguy4209

2 ай бұрын

Not true

Lotsa waffle. One thing is sure: Currently there is a global overproduction of cars. With battery prices heading south and emission laws tightening, ICE production will have less than 10 years left. Who wants to pump more money to the Arabs let alone sniff carbon-monoxide from tailpipes until that catalytic converter heats up? Norway shows us that it can be done.

@TheGecko213

2 ай бұрын

You want to pump more money to the Chinese for their Lithium

Nope

Gas engine cars will be with us in another200 years.

@mj8495

2 ай бұрын

That doesn't mean they will be preferred. When the horseless carriage came out the electric was common until gas had better power and range. Hydrogen or solid state batteries may displace preference in the future.

Well EVs are worthless now.

I am not sure any of us who are alive now are going to see all EV's on the road.