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@dobie25fan

11 ай бұрын

that's a great discount. got me a hedger. thanks wizard!

@typxxilps

11 ай бұрын

4:45 wrong cause that was a Daimler development of the 90s and reinforced that it coud withstand the old Mercedes S class half overlap crash. That looked tiny but a lot money went into the crash structure and the safety cell. You will not see much difference to a yaris which had been folded by a truck driving 80 km / h with 40 ton to the end of a traffic jam without breaking: both will be folded, also the mercedes S class of the 90s, but that will be a bigger fold too. Safety is not the core issue, we had one for over 22 years and a lot of km. The emission will kill those when the biannual inspection is mandatory. And so the repairshop bought for an apple and an egg and brought it back onto the street for another 2 years so getting at least 24 years cause it had been sold in autumn 2021 and went back on the road again in early 2022. Quite reliable eeven though it had looked cheaper the older it got due to different behaviour of how the plastics were aging on one and the other side or parts in the front versus those in the back. We had gotten it for cheap when it had been 3 or 4 years old with a 30.000 km mileage on the odometer. Now smart is history, I mean those daimler & mercedes engineered Smart which they needed to fullfill fleet emissions are over since they had sold it to chinese Geely which is now delivering electric smart and more or less Renault cars for the ICE Smarts.

@DirtSweatGears

11 ай бұрын

I've never seen a more appropriate product placement. Well done.

@Beer_Dad1975

11 ай бұрын

Talk about a perfect team up!

@Beer_Dad1975

11 ай бұрын

@@funfunnystuff What, making money from advertising? What's wrong with that? Hell, if you don't have any interest in the product, you can just click past it.

Thanks! Now I just need to have kids, so one day I can buy them a reasonable first vehicle.

@Aniki1111

11 ай бұрын

I can't believe I found you here 😂. I was probably in elementary school the first time I heard chocolate rain

@THEW0LFB0Y

11 ай бұрын

Driving that school car when the weather is forecasted with Chocolate Rain 🍫🌧

@uasparts

11 ай бұрын

NGL, I kinda simped for Tay back in the day 😆

@Mr-pn2eh

11 ай бұрын

And make sure that they stay dry so they don't feel the pain.

@CAWN_G

11 ай бұрын

What are you willing to tolerate from women?

If you're worrying about your kid being safe on the road buy them a stick shift. Its pretty freaking difficult to text and drive with both your hands occupied... It also forces you to pay more attention to traffic lights and the space in front of you. On top of all that the transmission is going to be more robust and reliable by default.

@bill_clinton697

11 ай бұрын

I wouldn't say the manual is more robust and reliable by default. There are some cars where the automatics are better than the manuals. Some Toyota Corollas are this way. I'm still in the facebook group for my old car, a 9th gen Corolla (2003-2007) and most say to get the 4 speed automatic instead of the 5 speed manual for reliability reasons. The manuals typically have bearing failure requiring a rebuild at around 160k miles while the 4 speed is bulletproof and will drive 300k and more without issues.

@plektosgaming

11 ай бұрын

It's more than that. Learning with a manual makes for far better drivers as there is much more going on. Knowing how the car works and how to manage it versus an appliance you push buttons in is huge later on.

@georgebettiol8338

11 ай бұрын

@@bill_clinton697 The reference to the known issue with the 9th Gen Corolla is the exception to the rule - of which there was a 'threatened class action' - which I believe did not proceed. In general, manual transmissions are more reliable than autos mainly attributable to the manual trans simplicity of design. What's more, when autos do fail, repair costs will be high. Manual transmission cars, a less likely to fail and when there is a failure are normally much much cheaper to repair.

@jacksonnra1856

11 ай бұрын

Nope. They will just drive with their feet and knees like every 90s kid did while rolling joints or drinking beer

@hotpuppy1

11 ай бұрын

You will be replacing clutch and tires. When I worked at Sears Auto Center in the late 80's we had a customer come in with a Chevette (kid's car) who was complaining the tires didn't last. Looked inside>>stick shift. NOPE, no adjustment for you! (Yes, you can catch rubber in a Chevette if you rev it high enough and start on sand or loose gravel)

I graduated high school in 2008 here in southwestern PA. Almost everyone was driving mid-90s cars that cost $400-2000. Now a high school car is $10k. Cash for Clunkers really killed the used car market and it has never gone back down.

@jellytheninja

11 ай бұрын

I graduated in 2022 and drove a 93 v6 dodge daytona that I put about 300 dollars into lol. Not gonna say it didn't leave me on the side of the road but I knew what I was doing.

@mtfan

11 ай бұрын

@@jellytheninja I haven't seen a '93 Daytona in over 10 years here. The rust just kills everything. It's rare to see any early '90s car at this point.

@jellytheninja

11 ай бұрын

@mtfan very true I loved the car so much I went out of my way to buy a 88 shelby z. Fun car but the hard part Is being motivated to maintain and or fix it

@TakuroSpirit77

11 ай бұрын

Cash for Clunkers gets blamed a lot but NO, unless the car got really poor MPG, it wasnt allowed to be traded and crushed by the program. Most trades were big SUVs, vans, all high miles and worn out and barely maintained. I picked up a 2013 Chrysler 200 for my college bound kid recently. $3500. Deals are out there, if you're not too lazy to look for them.

@mtfan

11 ай бұрын

@@TakuroSpirit77 The fact is, it took a ton of low-cost cars out of circulation. I was driving a 1994 Dodge Spirit during that period. I paid $450 for it in mid-2008, its blue book value was about $750 (it needed some rust work), and by the time I sold it in 2010 (after I put 55k more miles on it) the KBB value was $1450 and I got that for it when I sold it. There's no denying that the price floor on servicable used cars has far outpaced normal comparative inflation.

Love how Wizard is always straight chillin, lounging, while spitting facts.

My dad gave me my moms 2000 Honda Accord at 17 and drove it through high school and college. Campus was 30 miles from home and sometimes I drove home at 10 o’clock at night and never had any issues getting home. Even with over 250K miles, it was still dead reliable. Now I enjoy a 2021 Accord!

@kurtrussell5228

11 ай бұрын

Yeah well my 2000 Honda accords transmission went out, and the went out again after the rebuild

@alphatrion100

11 ай бұрын

​@@kurtrussell5228 don't get an automatic.

@diablocls55

11 ай бұрын

@@alphatrion100just about all of them are auto…

@alphatrion100

11 ай бұрын

@@diablocls55 Ok. I drive a six speed manual civic.

@pigpie4581

11 ай бұрын

I have an 03 accord automatic never had an issue after 200k miles

You've done well for yourself, David. May you, your daughter, Mrs.Wizard, and the rest of your family live long and prosper.

@pistonburner6448

11 ай бұрын

Let your beard grow long and smooth.

@AUTOdidact77

11 ай бұрын

​@@pistonburner6448 You really want him to use Manscaped somewhere else? 😅

@pistonburner6448

11 ай бұрын

@@AUTOdidact77 Let his scrotum be shiny and fresh too

@PaulPhoenix2010

11 ай бұрын

Is that you Mr Spock?

@brulaapgaapmeester8052

11 ай бұрын

Yes, and may your camper van grow wings.

This video was actually very helpful, Thanks Car Wizard!! 0:00 Intro 0:36 Sponsor 2:46 Sub Compact Sedans 6:02 Compact Sedans 8:36 Small SUVs 11:47 Small Pickups 14:50 Sports Cars 18:03 Some more recommendations 18:50 One car you shouldn't buy 19:06 Outro

@peterdeegreat

6 ай бұрын

3. 05-13 Toyota yaris hatchback 4. 06-11 honda civic 6. 98-06 ranger Toyota Camry , rav4

Just gave my 16 year old daughter a 2006 Toyata Matrix with 93k miles. Great MPG, and very reliable. Also purchased a set of winter tires (Blizzaks) mounted on steel wheels for extra safety in the winter.

@bobhill3941

9 ай бұрын

My cousin has one that he did the body work on, he bought it himself.

You have come a long way from the blank stare when Tyler introduced you to us😅

@donaldlee6760

11 ай бұрын

It's funny how high IQ nerds are typically socially awkward but with time and practice even nerds can become amazing communicators and end up as a social media superstar!

I ended up getting a 2008 Pontiac Vibe (just a rebadged Toyota Matrix) in high school up to my 2nd year of college. Then I bought myself a low mileage 2011 Mustang with the 3.7l v6 and am absolutely enjoying it as much as I did the Vibe.

You took the words out of my mouth. Simplicity, reliability, durability, and safety is what you'd want in a vehicle for young adults. Americans love big vehicles so ideally something bigger than will keep them safe as well. A Rav-4, or a CR-V, are great vehicles too.

I had a Smart ForTwo CDI when I was studying in 2002, and it ended its days crashed in the highway at 135km/h. I lost control, rolled over, and crashed really hard against the concrete divider. The Smart Tridion cell (the black surrounding around the body, is a hard steel security cell) is hard as hell, and I can say by my experience that these small cars are strong and safe as hell. I’m afraid I cannot say the same about the stability. I think they are terrific cars for the city, and I wouldn’t mind to have one again (the diesel was more than 40mpg).

@whistlinduramax7723

11 ай бұрын

Yup, it's very safe, and the Diesel is super great on fuel, I've gotten 70MPG. Just done maintenance on it so far.

@tuomasholo

11 ай бұрын

Glad you survived. That sounds like a terrible accident.

@efradiesel

11 ай бұрын

@@tuomasholo it was really ugly, but the little Smart Fortwo behaved outstandingly good. The guys in the car behind me thought I had to be dead. I came out the car by my own without problem, and the doors were working like a charm despite the huge impact. The car was ready for the junkyard afterwards, but it kept the shape of the Tridion cell without any kind of structural deformation at sight (although afterwards we discovered it wasn’t align anymore). It is the closest thing I’ve seen to a roll cage in a regular production vehicle.

@TH-lo9ei

11 ай бұрын

As a European living in cities that are much more crowded than in the US or Canada, I have always had a Smart (for two) & still own one, since they were first introduced in the European markets. Immensely practical as a run-around, that can easily be parked. Also, I never experienced great repair expenses, even out of warranty, whilst always going through regular maintenance (oil changes, filters etc.). Even replacing whole plastic panels after someone drove into one of my Smarts was dirt cheap, as long as it is not a hit on the Tridion cell. The Tridion cell is just like the core cell in supercars, which detaches upon hard impact. A really great feat of engineering. BUT: even if I am a fan of the Smart, I do not recommend it for prolonged highway use. It is too vulnerable against side-winds, becomes unstable over 100 km/h (62mp/h) and in wet conditions can bruskly alternate from under- to oversteer and this is due to its extremely short wheelbase. The Brabus versions may have a slightly better handling, but only on a fatter summer tire at the back wheels; the front wheels are still too skinny = not much of a contact patch on the road for the tires. As a humble conclusion: this car is more suited to our European ways of driving short distances.

@supercharged2414

11 ай бұрын

We don,t get the diesel version here. Hardly any diesels but trucks. About the only choices are VW before 2017 or older Mercedes or BMWs. I've heard the Smart cars were safe.

Year 1 & 2 in college, no car. Lived in the dorms, food was paid for, downtown was within walking distance, all the university was within walking distance. Year 3 & 4, moved to an off-campus apartment, so I used the car I had in high school to get around. Campus parking was a real pain, so many times I caught the city bus which had a stop close to the apartment. My car was a 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500XL, with a 390 c.i. P-code (Police Special) engine, fitted out. My father was a county sheriff, and spec'ed it out. He gave the car to me when I was a sophomore in high school. The car was a beast. Bucket seats, automatic on the floor. Great car, wish I still had it.

@josebrown5961

11 ай бұрын

My college days were 180 degrees opposite yours. 1st semester I lived in the dorms with no car. Caught rides with friends. Did my fair share of rabble rousing. Year 2, I brought my old heap I used in high school, a 1973 Chevy Vega, this was 1983. The car burned oil like a 2 stroke about 1 quart per 75 miles. It had no A/C and school was in West Texas. I finished college in that wreck. I never changed the oil, because I always was putting oil in the damn thing!

My parents gave me their 2006 Honda CRV to drive during high school. Now Im in college, the CRV has over 200k miles and has need no major repairs. The 2nd gen CRV is actually a great car. It has a manual transmission, plenty of storage space and room for passengers, AWD, gets decent gas mileage, and even comes with a picnic table! Ive driven my CRV everywhere near and far without issue. Would highly recommend

@hunlander3133

10 ай бұрын

I was lucky i got my 02 crv at only around 148k, and it now has 173k with ZERO problems. Never leaves you stranded, no mechanical, electrical issues, got me through my first couple years of school. Funny enough, i bought a jag bc it was my dream car, but if it ever bails its good to know you have a backup that never fails when relied upon.

Another contender for the sub compact is the 09-13 Honda Fit. Proven to be stupid reliable will go over 250k miles if taken care of. Timing chain so no belt to do every 100k, good mileage and hold way more than anything that size should which is perfect for all the moving they will do at that age.

@elitanks

8 ай бұрын

agreed however in my experience i have seen transmission issues in the fits

@ruthlessreid9172

8 ай бұрын

Yeah we had one great car ours was auto I'd get a stick.

2008 Toyota Avalon got me through college and still have it at 250k miles. The funny thing is that the toyota v6 it has boasts nearly identical horsepower and 0-60 times as a mustang GT from the same year! Off the line it certainly embarrassed some peers who thought they drove "fast" cars lol.

@jkeelsnc

11 ай бұрын

A nice sleeper. Perfect because it is practical and also does not attract the cops!

@1575murray

11 ай бұрын

The Avalon is a good reliable car but if you are going to go with Toyota a 4 cylinder Camry or Corolla would be much less expensive to buy and operate which is usually a major consideration for a student. They cost more to buy but hold their resale value better than other brands.

@yungkidnf

11 ай бұрын

Currently own an 08 avalon and love it

@tleoipl37

11 ай бұрын

Got an 06 Avalon daily 426k on the clock and still going 😂🫡

@jkeelsnc

11 ай бұрын

@@1575murray in general I agree. I drive a 16 Camry myself. Good car.

Love the honesty. And don't let anybody fool you about those German vehicles. The value drops like a rock for a reason. Great video, thank you

@stephendibari5010

11 ай бұрын

Exactly. Except for Porsche, all German cars are Empty money pits after 5 years old and/or 50k miles

@robertwhite9898

11 ай бұрын

🎯

@tobias_dahlberg

11 ай бұрын

@@stephendibari5010 Maybe the ones you get in the US. For some reason, and I don't know why, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, they all have decently reliable cars available in Europe. BMW:s 6 cylinder diesel engines are quite reliable for instance. Volvos P2 generation with the 5-cylinder are quite reliable. Volkswagen 1.9TDI is a bulletproof engine, etc. You guys in the US sadly don't get the reliable versions, you only get the ultra-complicated luxury spec version. Here in Europe you'll see Mercedes taxi cars with diesel engines going over 500,000km with no major issues as long as they are serviced and taken care of.

@stephendibari5010

11 ай бұрын

@@tobias_dahlberg diesels are the exception, they are very reliable

@tobias_dahlberg

11 ай бұрын

@@stephendibari5010 Yes, especially the older ones. Even newer ones are good if taken care of. My dad had a BMW 320d 2014, I think it went to almost 200,000 miles before he sold it, it was dead reliable. Some small things here and there like with any car, but no biggies.

I was surprised by how good that era Ford Rangers are. I worked delivery for a company that has these, and they never seemed to give any problems, in spite of constant use, and the most abysmal maintenance. Downside, is that in Northern climes they are marginal in ice and snow, not much traction, easily swapping ends with little provocation.

Amen to the Mustang styling comments! The fifth gen is my favourite as well for the same reasons you mentioned. The nice thing is that they're at the age where they're pretty cheap to snatch up too, as long as you can find one that's not rotted out (if in the north).

@plektosgaming

11 ай бұрын

While I like the 2011-2017 V6 Mustangs (same engine and mechanicals, body panels aside), I would not recommend them as a first car. 2nd car for sure, it's everything the old V6 was and more. 305HP and a very easy to press too hard throttle is basically the same as the old V8s from the previous generation - it'll get out of control the second they try to experiment with the traction control button. 100% of the time. I own one and it still surprises me how quickly things happen when I press the throttle down more than 25%. The 120mph speed limiter means nothing as it'll get to 90-100 in no time at all. 2nd best car I've ever owned, but NG for kids. Best car was my 1967 Mercedes 230S. Manual transmission, absolutely indestructible and yet beautiful as well. The old 60s and 70s Merdedes say bling and class while staying away from the showing off/try-hard image as well. I've never had an engine sound more like a giant well oiled clock than this, as well. It finally died at 40 years old due to seals and wear. New engines can't seem to last 5 or even 10 years - this one lasted 40 years of use.

@NYKgjl10

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree and still own my 2006 Mustang V6 and are very extrememly relaible. Love the body of the car and to me, the 5th Gen is my favorite body se even the Saleen looks sharp

Had a 2005 Escape Limited V6, used it for Lyft, and sold it with 200,000miles. Was a great car.

@jafo766

11 ай бұрын

I am not a Ford fan , but the proof is in the pudding , we $till $ee the Escape on the road like GM $afari Van's , North American cars are far and few between worthy of a Toyota comparison.

Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing

@stephendibari5010

11 ай бұрын

I have a 2002 ES300 and definitely feel the same ! The 4th Gen ES 02-06 were the best quality Lexus’s ever built! Mine has 177k miles and is bulletproof. I’m the 2nd owner and have all service records from Lexus dealership. I change the synthetic oil myself every 5k miles. After buying it 2 years ago I had to have 20 year old OEM parts changed: starter, alternator, exhaust flex pipe and struts. Now it rides like new. Whisper quiet. Love this car. There is one on KZread w 596k highway miles still on original engine and transmission!

@kevinwhaley8217

8 ай бұрын

My es350 ans rx350 have been great . Love the 2grfe their bullet proof

Been looking around now for my youngest in high school and my oldest heading to college in August for their sophomore year, so this video is perfectly on-time.🔥 I’ve been looking up old dealer brochures, videos, and all regarding the Yaris, so this is a good sign.

It is always great seeing Mrs. Wizard in your videos. You as well. Also, glad to see the Chevelle lurking in the background. I remember your video with the 2000- 2005 Chevy Impala with the 3.8 v6 . One of the best cars out there with one of the best engines out there.

2011 to 2016 Scion tC. They're damn reliable because the powertrain is pretty much from a rav4 (or Camry) and they're good looking. And they have an insane amount of storage in the back. I literally turned mine into a little camper with a tent extension. Gas mileage isn't the greatest but it's totally good. It doesn't get you bankrupt or anything. Just look out for a clean one because a lot of them are pretty beat up. And they're a little bit pricey but well worth it if you find a good deal.

Loved your comment on Ford Fusion repair costs vs. German car repair costs. I had the same exact idea when in 2016, I bought my son a fully loaded 2013 Fusion SE with 32,000 miles when he turned 17. He put over 70,000 miles on it in 7 years. Was stylish, ultra-reliable, comfortable and fairly economical. Repair and service costs were absolutely minimal (brakes, tires, oil changes, a washer fluid motor and an emissions part that he replaced himself)… The car was recently totaled when my son was T-boned at an intersection. Was a harddd crash. Side curtain airbags deployed and he wasn’t hurt at all. Best part was, his insurance paid out $13,500! I only paid $15,800 (+ tax) SEVEN YEARS AGO! The car only cost probably $5,000 in total, not including gas over 7 years and 70,000 of ownership. I’d say that’s a great purchase and I still think a Fusion from 2013 and up is a great car for school. It probably stick with the base S model with the 2.5 non-turbo engine. I’ve hear that the turbo engines have a pretty high failure rate, though my son’s SE with the 1.6 Ecoboost had no issues at all. They made a LOT of these cars and most are still on the road. Parts are plentiful and relatively inexpensive and Ford service at a dealer or a private shop will be MUCH, MUCH less expensive than any German car shop. And parts for German cars are usually very expensive , and they break ALL the time! I know, I had Audis and BMW’s before. My 2005 Audi S4 Cabriolet was an enormous money pit and I have sworn that I will NEVER buy a used Audi ever again. My son liked his Fusion so much that he bought a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in-Hybrid Titanium. Has every safety feature you need, still looks great, gets amazing gas mileage and has pretty much every option available on any car in this price range. Only cost 22,500 for a 42,000 mile, one owner car (probably a 3-year 36,000 mile lease. MSRP was around $38,000, so depreciation was pretty steep. I think you can get them even cheaper if you have patience. I’ve heard these hybrid drive trains are tried and true and should last a long long time. I don’t think spending $38,000 for a Hybrid to save some money on fuel makes sense but at $22,500, I think it’s a very smart move. And you can gat older, higher mileage SE Hybrids for around $10,000 to $12,000. Maybe that’s a risk, because the Hybrid drive train is complicated and very costly to repair, but from what I have heard, the Ford Hybrid system is VERY reliable and should last a long time. Hopefully, I’m right.

@mikelemoine4267

11 ай бұрын

I heard that the Ford hybrid system is basically a copy of the Prius design so they tend to be pretty reliable.

@subaruamazon

11 ай бұрын

life has its ups and downs. thanks for sharing. glad ur boy is ok.

Love your channel!!!! Your automotive knowledge is priceless!

Thank you very much for this video!!! We're looking at used cars for two of my soon to be driving daughters. Very helpful and insightful. Love your channel! Please continue making content like this!

As someone in this age group, this video should be made mandatory to be shown to all people my age range. I always laugh at other kids with fairly new bmws giving them (their parents) tons of trouble, while my 2001 toyota sequoia has not one lick of trouble. I always tell them to call me when their BMWs inevitably break down and they need to be towed.

@dillonh321

11 ай бұрын

When I was in high school a kids BMW burned to the ground in the parking lot. According to the firefighters on the scene they think the heated seats stuck on after he turned off and left the car.

@keithcostanza96

11 ай бұрын

I wish I was smarter and done the research and been more practical when I was younger. I loved Cadillacs bc they were still actually popular (CTS, 2011 DTS models specifically) in the bronx/Italian neighborhoods of nyc. I got one and found it had blown head gaskets… so luckily, I have a decent job and I was like maybe I’ll get approved and I won’t get something old. Found a great deal on a Hyundai Senada 1.6 turbo. Had the necessities plus some extra gadgets that added convenience. 70,000 miles later had zero issues, did regular maintenance with a trusted mechanic, I loved it, but just a week ago sadly, I hear a ticking noise from my engine. I immediately got it to the mechanic and tried a couple of things, but the light was on the noise was louder and louder and lost power and it’s fried, HYUNDAI is putting up a fight to cover a engine replacement, they denied the request which they are doing to a lot of people lately, and even if they could do it, it would take months because there’s so many backlogged. I’ve been having to use my girlfriends car when available and take Uber to get to work, but I have about 10 grand put away for emergencies so I’m looking for a older jeep, Toyota or Honda, that will hopefully last cause all I need is point a to point B Excuse the rant, my point was I wish I had been smarter and gotten Toyota/Lexus/Acura/Honda don’t take out a loan or waste money on luxury cars and expensive repairs. Every months that I would have made a car payment, I could have paid my savings account. Then when the old car finally falls apart, I’ll be in a good position to put a down payment and lease whatever car I want without the stress of reliability and engine, failure and transmission failure while being able to drive, nicer, newer vehicles, and enjoy them. the current prices for buying cars is insane, and a public has excepted and gotten use to it, so $25,000 mark ups from the dealership are normal, and then you’re buying something that may or may not last. It’s crazy.

@schwenda3727

10 ай бұрын

No it shouldn’t. Enough people such at used car shopping to the point where certain good cars remain on the underrated side of things even when everyone has the entire internet at their fingertips. Could you imagine a world where every last GOOD car is extremely overpriced like a nicely equipped Toyota while only the most unreliable cars are cheap? On top of the extremely high insurance that high schoolers (particularly C-D average students nowhere near a 4.0+ GPA) will face between college and their 21st birthday depending on how they drive?

I have a 2006 Corolla which was bought with around 190,000 miles on it. It now has 215k on it. Only major repairs I've had to have done were the starter and tge Serpentine belt, which were surprisingly easy to replace.

@stephendibari5010

11 ай бұрын

That’s maintenance. Kudos on the Corolla. Last summer My son was gifted a 2003 Corolla from my ex wife’s mom w only 55k miles. I detailed it. He had the front brakes changed and we drove (moved) him to Texas last August. 1600 miles over 2 days. Not one issue and that car never went on a trip longer than 30 miles in nearly 20 years! If maintained properly it can last well over 300k miles

@subaruamazon

11 ай бұрын

@@stephendibari5010 07 camry se here. I have oil consumption notorious for the four's. bad rings. I hear the 1.8 corolla engines are some of the best toyota ever made.

My first car was a 2005 Bonneville with the 3800 engine. It’s no longer my daily driver but I still have it around.

Another good one ! Great advice

I love my Yaris . Fun fact: the cheapest Yaris on Autotrader last week was indeed a $5k Yaris and it had 240,000 miles on it. The secret is out. Keeping mine till 300k.

@marshmower

11 ай бұрын

Go for 1000000 miles. The parts are still available in several levels. OEM vs el cheapo and even some performance radiators are out there. Listen for the water pump if you haven't replaced it.

@gerardogle1732

11 ай бұрын

What year model is your yaris?

@atx-cvpi_99

11 ай бұрын

Honda Fits are another great option as well. If you can find a older model Mitsubishi Lancer (02-06) or Galant (98-12) with the 2.0 or 2.4 liter engine with a 4 speed automatic transmission, these cars are good but not as good as a Toyota or Honda. I would keep up with the timing belts on these cars because it may be an interference engine. Two manufacturers that is not European or American to stay away from is Hyundai and Kia. They have been proven to be very unreliable and very unsafe in collisions although the newer models are safer than the older ones.

put em in a Crown vic/gran marquis..its not good on gas, but it has a HUGE trunk and is built like a tank! and modular 4.6 2v is very reliable if you keep up with maintenance..

@cooperredmon3430

11 ай бұрын

Very much agree. I drive a $2000 beater 1997 town car to college, and it’s been super reliable. It only broke 1 time in the 2 years I have owned it, just had to replace a $35 ignition coil in 10 min and I was back on the road. Easily the most comfortable car on the road, a shame they don’t make them anymore

@dennisdahlberg4000

11 ай бұрын

Plus when you kid gets into an accident….they win…the bigger/heavier the better..

As always great information. Thank you 👍👍

We're going to have to get two vehicles before the end of next school year. We have 6 daughters and two of them are graduating this next year. This was very helpful information. Thanks, Wizard.

Beard of knowledge, love it... keep on making great videos

Had a Northstar V8 01 SLS as a first car, gifted by my uncle. Great car no maintenance but it blew going to an exam. Then bought an RSX at 100k miles and now 7 years later and at 217k miles, university is almost over but the RSX is still working perfecly!

@rockstar6790

11 ай бұрын

I hope you made to school in time for your exam, because that is a nightmare for a student.

@12chrisrob

11 ай бұрын

@@rockstar6790 Called school and then talked with teacher. Mom bought me her car on side of the road and waited for towing while I went to my exam. I'm really lucky to have her, she saved my life that day!

@rockstar6790

11 ай бұрын

@@12chrisrob That is a relief. So glad your mom helped you out.

@dillonh321

11 ай бұрын

That sucks. I love and hate northstars. Smooth and economical V8 but the damn head gaskets. My dad had a 01 Deville. He bought it from an old guy in 03 with almost no miles on it and he had it to 220k miles. Only problem he ever had with it was the head gasket.

Love these comparisons

Love watching all of your videos keep up the great content

You can also find the Ford Escape by searching for a Mazda Tribute or Mercury Mariner.

@atx-cvpi_99

11 ай бұрын

I would try to look for a FWD Hybrid model since it’s the most reliable variant and the most fuel efficient for the Escape. There’s several Escape Hybrids with over 300,000 miles on them that were used as taxis in New York City. They have very good luck with these cars. The NYPD also used them as Traffic units.

@brianlego98gaming

11 ай бұрын

Agreed, these Escapes have a planetary gears off a Prius

I support everything you said. Nicely done Wizard.

Had a 2019 Rav4 from my parents throughout high school, it was a great car loved it so much. In college at the moment right now, moved onto a GR86 and I love it so much. Truly grateful for the RAV4, one of my favorite cars in my heart forever.

The Ford Escape mentioned to Buy is notorious for right quarters and rear wheelhouses to rust out where the top part of the shock absorber mounts. Speaking from someone who lives in the midwest. Just a warning to anyone in market check that out or have their eye on one of those inspect that area before buying! This is definitely a great channel to watch!

@damilolaakanni

11 ай бұрын

Just get a 2001-2005 Toyota RAV4 and save yourself from that issue.

@JohnnyAFG81

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I laughed when he said he dosent see many in his garage, they rust out before they need service.

@jafo766

11 ай бұрын

I am a Toyota man , BUT they rust as well !

@darnellc7276

11 ай бұрын

These ford escape were recalled for gas pedal gettin stuck open. Suprised he suggested this suv

@jafo766

11 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyAFG81 Hmmm , but we $till $ee them on the road , along with those Safari Vans , $eeing is believing , people $ee my 1999 Camry daily and will for another decade

Just what I needed to help me sleep tonight. Thank you, Car Wizard!

Thank you for your help with cars and trucks..

I love your Videos Wizard 🧙‍♀️, please keep them coming.

Agreed ! I have a 2010 4 cylinder escape 245,000 and it still runs ok!

I am so happy to see that the Wizard and Mrs. Wizard have a sponsor.

@Mariazellerbahn

11 ай бұрын

I had to read that twice. I thought they had bought another boat.

Thanks for the abundant information wizard-chan.

Great advice!

As a sports car I’d recommend Hyundai Coupé from 2000 - the one with spider eyes and 2.0l engine and 143 hp. My first car and really easy to maintain! I had it for 3 years and almost nothing went wrong with it except that one accident where I hit the hole on the road and broke a damper. It didn’t leave any leaks and was really nice going through the city - 9-10l/100km, was about 8-9 on the highway :)

@BIGJAMESHERE

9 ай бұрын

Don’t get them a Hyundai sports car there shit the motors burn oil at 15k miles

My son got a great deal on an 02' Mazda B4000 (Ford Ranger). It has 113K, does not leak a drop and has the 4L V6 so you can actually do 'truck stuff' with it. I told him if he maintains it, he can get a couple 100k more miles out of it.

Love this channel!

Well-timed to make decisions for the beginning of the school year. Informative and prudent observations. Thanks.

98 Ranger is a good choice, I bought mine new and loved it. I have a co-worker now that has a 2006 V6 Mustang, good reliable car - she loves it. Just be aware the plastic tabs on the wheel covers weaken and they fly off. Two stainless steel zip ties keep them on now. I would add to the list a cheap Crown Vic or Grand Marquis.....not great on fuel, but they can carry all their friends (6) plus gear and they are very cheap and robust to maintain. I actually drove a used Grand Marquis when I was in college....did.everything I needed it to do as between work and school the car was on the road 7 days a week for 4 years and it never broke down...not even once.

I got my driver's license at 31 it was a cold yet sunny day on my birthday on October 30th. I passed on my first attempt, my first car was my mom's old high mileage Kia Rio that sat in the driveway for 6 months, you get what you get and with vehicles costing more than a home I can't complain

You are spot-on! I absolutely love my 2009 Mustang V6. Nearly 200,000 miles on it......runs, looks and drives like brand new!

This is also helpful for retirees who are on a fixed income and need a cheap car as a daily local driver. Thanks Car Wizard!

Another great addition to this list would be the first two generations of Honda fit. Very under rated cars in my opinion, very robust, roomy, underpowered a little bit but they get out of their own way just fine. They Get 35mpg easy. Also fairly easy to find one in stick. They had a few issues but most of the ones around today have had those things taken care of, and if not they’re fairly inexpensive fixes.

@FrozenDonut13

11 ай бұрын

100% agree with you. Knew someone who owns one, and based it up like crazy yet it has absolutely no problems.

I still have nightmares over my wife’s Jetta. We bought it new and got rid of it after 63,000 miles. Oil leaks, water pump, and every electrical problem you can think of.

@subaruamazon

11 ай бұрын

vw's have that rep.

@Megasty15

10 ай бұрын

A friend had a 2012 Jetta. They kept me busy fixing it left & right. I ended up hating that car so much & only drove it a few times to clear the I/M. They finally wanted to sell it & get a 2015 CC. I went with them to look at one - & managed to convince them to get a 2015 Camry instead. That was 3 years ago & I've never had to touch that car.

@subaruamazon

10 ай бұрын

@@Megasty15 07 camry here. would run from any vw.

Love the videos, Mr Wizard!

Wizard great advice.Thanks. Regards from Ponce Puerto Rico.

The only problems with the escape is the rear shock tower rusts out completely and can be difficult to repair. Otherwise good little suv.

I had a 2006 Mustang GT, everything was easy to work on except the spark plugs, the original plugs. When I was looking at Mustangs, all the V6 options were significantly cheaper, yet looked to be in excellent shape. People must take care of them better. None of them had rear quarter damage lol.

@thebanane8588

11 ай бұрын

Lol thats just a given with the v8

Thank you this really helps with our decision making for our daughter and son.

@BIGJAMESHERE

9 ай бұрын

Get them a 2017 civic those old cars are dangerous as hell

You found the perfect sponser Wizzard! I actually watched the ad becaue you were the spokesperson. :) Good Job!

toyota hybrids are more reliable than the majority of pure gasoline engines. if you want to be sure you can do a hybrid health check in a toyota dealership as a pre purchase inspection. these batteries will last usually for over 200.000 miles as long the hybrid battery filter is being maintained and in the summer driven with ac on.

The Mustang you are talking about is 2005-2009. They changed the body style in 2010 to a more aggressive Euro look. I agree, they are the best looking Mustangs ever. I had a 1986 5.0 Mustang. With the 5 speed manual transmission and highway gears. It got 18 mpg in town and 25-28 on the highway. But it only had 225hp.

Good choices all around. The Ford Escape was a surprise, learn something every day

My high school car was my Dad's hand-me-down '86 Buick LeSabre. More rust than not, blown shocks, and missing every cap in the engine bay. My college cars were a '00 Nissan Altima that was great until it met a tree, an '05 Altima that I had to give up because I moved across the country, and a '02 Saturn SC with a manual. Fun!

My first car was a Subaru Baja. That thing ran and ran and ran and never left me stranded. That thing had 275k miles but still kept going. If it wasn’t rusted out I would still have it So I replaced it with another Baja which I still own. Love that one too. Really nice condition, no rust, and hasn’t had any issues so far. I was so lucky to find one in good condition

As a kid I approve 😂 I like all of the recommended cars but I think I'll get a civic or a Toyota yaris, these two are my favourite

Thanks again 👍👍 Your the best 💖💖💖

Some very good information

Got my sister a 04 Acura TSX ws her highschool and now college car, been good so far, repairs are easy and it's a Honda

I bought an 02 E320 in 2017, and other than regular maintenance, I've had almost no issues. It had 150K when I bought it, and 223K now. Of course, I'm not a high school kid or a college kid...and I know how to fix most of the stuff myself.

Had my first car since November '22. 2001 Toyota Solara v6 with 44k miles at the time for $3900, up to 51k miles now. 40 mile round trip 4 days a week + some extra driving. Only defect is the paint but its a great driver.

The Yaris is a really good suggestion, thank you!

Great list. Good timing, too! My boss's niece is needing to get a car for her college bound daughter and needed some great suggestions. I forwarded your list (as well as this link) to her.

My first car my parents bought me. It was a 2013 Focus with 97,000km on it, we got it in 2015 and I drove 30,000km on it in 8 months and loved it! It never left me on the side of the road, it got AMAZING mileage too. Cruise set at 65km/h on a back road I was able to get over 50 MPG but on the highway, regular driving 105km/h I got about 35-40 MPG

@supercharged2414

11 ай бұрын

30,000 kilometers in 8 months? That is 134 Kilometers a day. Did you work a log drive away to drive that much. 2-3 hours a day.

@everydayvideos604

11 ай бұрын

@supercharged2414 no lol I was a new driver and I loved driving so I took the car on several road trips of 500km+ and also I just enjoyed driving it

My college car was a '66 VW bug. Did my own work too.

@zeropoint546

11 ай бұрын

Mine was a Kawasaki GPZ900R. Not sure how I made it through alive. God loves idiots I guess.

@scottiencali

11 ай бұрын

My high school car in 1984 was a 73 VW Super Beetle.. still have it!

1947 - 1967 split-window Volkswagen ( VW ) transporter ( type 2 ) ... [ the bus ]. Had the 1966 Kombi when earning my electrical engineering PhD degree. Loved it, and now they are worth a fortune ( in any condition ).

Thanks wiz again you and Ms wiz knock it out of the park😊

As someone who owns one, I can say that the Mazda3, sedan and hatchback models, are an equally good choice for young people going to school and for daily use. I have never had any issues with the ones I have owned. They do really great on gas, you can go about two weeks, depending on how you drive, without having to fill up your tank. Super reliable, they will never let you down. Wizard, what is your opinion on Mazdas?

@spenserchalkley7013

11 ай бұрын

Agreed. They’re of a far better value for the money than some years of the Honda Civic and post 1997 Toyota Corollas (except for the 2006-2008 Corollas). Don’t really see many issues out of the Mazdas, beyond engine and transmission mounts.

@adrianarellano4455

11 ай бұрын

What year is your mazda3?

All sensible choices for a first car, reliabilty is a must and not all cars are that reliable. Even here in the UK, our love affair for German, French or Italian cars is over, they will go wrong and spares if you can find them cost a fortune. Keep it simple if you want a car that is reliable and cheap to run, avoid the lastest models that are stuffed full of electronics just waiting to fail.

@schwenda3727

10 ай бұрын

Aren’t parts far cheaper for a German car anywhere else in the EU (outside of Germany) compared to the US or elsewhere? The latter to which there appears to be plentiful evidence that said cars moreso HAVE TO go to the dealership instead of a trusted local mechanic?

@Barbarapape

10 ай бұрын

@@schwenda3727 German car spares are expensive wherever you buy them, recent models use far too many parts made of plastic that fail very soon after the warranty expires.

9:02 One thing you really have to watch for with the Escape or Tribute is rust. These are notorious for the top rear strut towers rotting, and also the rear hatch glass hinges

Thank you! This is great info, I soon need to purchase a car for my kid.

You weren't specific with the Ford Escape but I assume you're talking about the 4 cylinder versions because the V6 versions while excellent do not get very good gas mileage...

Car Wizard be like "Damn kids, get off my lawn!"

@kwilliams1958

11 ай бұрын

FACTS! Now, that is hilarious!

I was out of school but had a new 2004 acura rsx and that car was incredible with its mpg, build auslity, and reliability.

Added info for the Ford Escape. My 2004 had the Mazda V6 and was all-wheel drive and never got better than 25 MPG or so, combined with the tiny fuel tank, the driving range was just over 250 miles. Really liked the driving position and it was reliable, worked great in Colorado.

Another small truck to avoid is (especially the early versions) the Chevy colorado/ GMC canyon, looked into buying 1 of these that had an engine problem, turns out not only are the engines unique to this truck but hard to find and expensive when a replacement is found, the guy selling the truck tried to rebuild the engine but it didn't run right when he was done and they couldn't figure out why

@ChrisHeninger1985

11 ай бұрын

I have the 4-cylinder manual version and it’s much better then the 5-cylinder that is the more common option. I’m at 225k and it’s been reliable. The HVAC system and a clutch, everything else has been standard maintenance.

@trentryan27

11 ай бұрын

@ChrisHeninger1985 the 2.8 4 cylinder is what this truck had, it is good until it isn't and replacements are like $3-$4K IF you can find 1

@atx-cvpi_99

11 ай бұрын

Also the Dodge Dakota and the Mitsubishi Raider which is a rebadged Dodge Dakota with the 3.7 or 4.7 engines are bad as well especially prior to the 2009 model year. Even after 2008 they still weren’t great engines. The Dodge Dakota doesn’t get good fuel economy either even for a small truck. An older Ford Ranger/Mazda B series, Toyota Tacoma, and Nissan Frontier would be a better choice. If you can find a 2WD 4.3 V6 Chevrolet S10, it would be a great choice as well although they aren’t as fuel efficient as other midsize trucks. They were reliable trucks as long as you keep the 4L60e off overdrive while hauling ass. Also the Ford 4R75 and 4R70 transmissions are known for weak overdrive gears and I also don’t recommend driving them with the overdrive on while hauling ass either. Towing and/or hauling heavier loads with overdrive on will kill the transmission no matter if it’s a Ford, Dodge, or Chevrolet truck.

@ChrisHeninger1985

11 ай бұрын

@@trentryan27 fair enough, the 5 cylinder is the one I hear the most problems with, me being somewhat mechanical has helped. I’ll see how long she last I guess lol

I have a ford ecosport 2018 inline 4 with a 6 speed gear transmision. Almost five years with it. No problems. Only oil changes and break pad changes. My father has a ford mustang v8 2015 and loves it. My mom drives a ford 150 raptor 2019 absolutely loves it. So far no complaints. Most fords cars are reliable and the best thing i love about their cars is that no matter the year their AC system is the best hands down. Their AC system will Freeze your bones in just a few minutes. Also ford cars don't have cvt transmission. Ford likes their cars to run with actual gears and not a belt that will break withing 100k miles. Ford cars will bring either a 6 speed or 8 or 10 speed transmission. Thank god no cvt's.

With triplets in the house, 2 of them got their license and needed a car to share. I found a 63k 2010 Ford Focus for 3,500. Stole it for 3k. It has been a super reliable car. My son recently bought an 01 Explorer Sport Trac from my neighbor. I know the truck really well. Always reliable. He is having it painted right now. I hope the Sport Trac treats him as well as the Focus

Love the parenting advice from wizard!

Great solid advice! This guy knows his stuff! Those ones that should be avoided are ones I wouldn’t even consider. Toyota or Honda are two of the best choices . Especially with high price of gasoline. Those European vehicles are endless money pits! One thing starts going wrong it will turn into ongoing repairs you’ll never be done repairing it . My secretary has a 2001 Ford Escape & still going strong .the Honda Accord is a good choice or even the Toyota Camry is a good option some have the V 6 . If fuel economy is a concern get 4 cylinder version. Those are decent.

No '99 to '05 Buick LeSabre? Also what car not to get your kids: '96 to '01 Honda Prelude. 😅

@digitalrailroader

11 ай бұрын

🤫🤫🤫 if he doesn’t mention them, it keeps the prices down!

We put our daughter in a new JL Wrangler Sahara when she was in high school, she drove it pass high school, college and now she has a job. The Jeep is solid and going strong.

Couldn't agree more with the Car Wizard. Spot-on advice, as always.