Bought a 96’ 4Runner that now has a 286k on the clock. It’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned.

@wholeNwon

6 жыл бұрын

That probably means you've never had any Toyota before.

@devinmcdaniel3688

6 жыл бұрын

wholeNwon First Toyota, and won’t be the last one either. 👍

@Slychau

6 жыл бұрын

I still have my 98' Limited at 210K.

@smiddysmidton8313

6 жыл бұрын

wholeNwon not true sime Toyota's are better than others. I assume he has a 3rd gen 4runner with 5vz, well they are bulletproof

@AdamSmith-gs2dv

6 жыл бұрын

Just make sure if you live up north that you baby that frame, if you don't it rusts

My son is 11. He already inherited his grandmother's 98 4Runner. Got him working on it already. Awesome rig!

@pvmwarchief

4 жыл бұрын

Weither its a 200dollar junkyard car or a 3million dollar car

@ElCocoNo_

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 98’ 4Runner too. My father and I work on her whenever she needs it. 2nd but best car I’ve ever owned

@OriginalMindTrick

4 күн бұрын

Wish those cars were available in my country. Unfortunately not.

I'll keep my 2003 Tahoe 5.3L. In 2014 I got it for $2k with 140k miles on it; with minimal maintenance costs over the years. It now has over 220k and going strong!!! I'll keep it until it blows up.

@condog209

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah I love the older Tahoe's Way better than the Jeeps

@jamesgeorge65

4 жыл бұрын

What are the best Tahoe model years to buy?

@ChickenGaming-er2dy

3 жыл бұрын

James George 2006 is a good model year for a tahoe

@OriginalMindTrick

4 күн бұрын

How come you got it for so cheap? A 11 year old with Tahoe with 140k miles are so damn expensive where I live.

i love 90's design so much

@trkrla5113

3 жыл бұрын

mogu kia...Like I said...SEXY! 🚙💨

I agree with this list, great vehicles, in high school and up until last year I had a 96 Maxima with 300K miles it rode like a champ. I now have a 02 Pathfinder with the 3.5 and it is surprisingly great. Haven’t had any major issues, VVT solenoid and changed out some gaskets that were leaking and maybe a sensor or two but those things are really easy to repair. I also have a 2000 Xterra with the 3.3 4x4 standard and that thing is a beast.

You and scotty are top notch.... I listen to you guys in my car and nod my head like its dr dre

@jonathanalveriodegarcia1219

3 жыл бұрын

Scotty sucks

@tenzinyeshe7060

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanalveriodegarcia1219 yeah hes very iffy and the clickbait titles

I have a 1996 Toyota Tacoma 270,000 miles still going strong 💪🏽

The R50 pathfinder is from 1996-2004, so you can buy the Pathfinders from '96-'04, and in 2000 they added the option to get the VQ35DE engine, which is the same engine as a 350z. My pathfinder has the VQ with a 5-spd manual and 4x4. Don't limit yourself to 2000 model year. Up to 2004 is a great buy.

Thanks, I appreciate your analysis. Ever little bit helps! 0:44 #5 1996-2001 Jeep Ckerokee 2:40 #4 1995-99 Chevy Blazer 4:22 #3 2002-06 Honda CRV 6:28 #2 1996-00 Nissan Pathfinder 8:19 #1 1996-02 Toyota 4Runner

You are doing great work!!! Being the 'mechanic' in my circles; I just refer friends and family to your videos. Also that way they can't blame me for crappy purchase decisions.

Unfortunately, many of these vehicles in good condition were turned in under cash for clunkers.

@masterk5066

6 жыл бұрын

Thefireman 285 Cause people find out they have a repair that costs more than 50 bucks, Panic, then call the junkers & go out to get a 400+ a month car note at 10%++ Interest lol

@shitboxoffroad

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Obama!

@thefireman2854

6 жыл бұрын

Inner G Yep, I have a good friend that worked with body shops all over the country. Cash for Clunkers put a ton of them out of business, and he had to lay off his employees and move his office to his house.

@shitboxoffroad

6 жыл бұрын

Thefireman 285 I'm very familiar, it decimated used car and used car part market, forcing the poor into loans for new cars not great in my opinion.

@jason22talley

6 жыл бұрын

Jay Man you mean bush

if a Toyota isnt on this list... It wont affect my day at all, but for a split second, I will feel pure rage.

@kgisabeast

6 жыл бұрын

oppenheimer well generally toyota SUVs are over 3k even if they have 250k on them

@filipnorheim6456

6 жыл бұрын

you have pleased me, Mr.Wrenches

@freesaxon6835

6 жыл бұрын

oppenheimer The force is strong in you

@nicknicu1787

6 жыл бұрын

lol

@TheVboyfresh

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was like no Lexus rx300

You had me at thumbnail! My 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport has been nearly bullet proof for the last 7 years and 70K miles. I am up to 196K and other than fluid changes, brake pad changes and heater core she has started every day for me!

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

ken x we may just do that!

@axs7689

6 жыл бұрын

I stay away from the Jeep brand due to reliability but didn't know there were some that are reliable

@travisp11

6 жыл бұрын

Asad Siraj you run into minor repairs like light switches and door wires that snap. Also the heater core usually should be replaced. Now, I'm only referring to the XJs. My Grand Cherokees had more electrical issues.

@JeffDeWitt

6 жыл бұрын

I've got a 96 that I bought in 97 with 28,000 miles on it. It's now got something like 600,000 and is the best car I've ever had. It's not my daily driver anymore, but I still use it fairly regularly and went for a nice ride it this afternoon. No heater core problems but two regular problems these vehicles have are with the heater blower switches and on the two doors (like mine), the weld holding the door hinge can crack and eventually break. I've had to deal with both of those problems. And it's NOT really a Chrysler, AMC designed these and that wonderful 4.0 is an AMC engine who's design goes back decades.

@randomvideosn0where

6 жыл бұрын

Well it is a Jeep, so who cares if there are no doors.

The branch manager of my office has one of these 4runners with 450k miles on it.

@carterduncan6279

5 жыл бұрын

Lil Sleepy Michael Scott drives a PT Cruiser ....?

Ehhh, I’d love to know where you can buy an XJ or a 4Runner for under 3k. I’m not sure you can get either for under 5k in decent shape.

@Steven-gv1ke

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! If you find an XJ that is stock, not rusted out, and under 200k miles, you are going to pay $9,000 easy. I have seen a 2001 with 91k sell for $14,500!

@ihearti24traffic

4 жыл бұрын

common in Texas

@abandonedbucharest7704

4 жыл бұрын

Here in Romania a grand cherokee 2001 with 180k kilometers is 2500 euros

@someguysfishing

3 жыл бұрын

He did say in southern California and that in most parts of the states you may not be able to find them for that price

@Friendsshare

3 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling youtube videos like this is what makes the price of those cars higher. People wisened up and started to push demand for these great products even though they are older.

I will always stand by my 99 Cherokee. Got it for $2900 in Michigan and did a 2 inch front and rear lift and almost an entire suspension and steering rebuild (because I wanted to) and it runs like a BEAST. My friends who all drive newer and often considered nicer cars envy this little beast of mine.

He’s right the 1996 Toyota 4 runner is a beast. The thing just keeps running and running. Ours has 462000kms and runs like new

Number 1 is TRUE. We currently own a 98, & the thing won't DIE. 😂

Your guess about the 4runner is right, the only 4runners from that generation that are under 3k in new england have 300k miles and rotted frames

@ginosmovies

5 жыл бұрын

Juan Cruz, at least they have great an air conditioner at 60mph,with all those body holes that is!

@guyfawkesuThe1

4 жыл бұрын

They hear of undercoating there?

4runners on the east coast are quite expensive but so worth it

@Defund_HOA.

4 жыл бұрын

East coast is like a blackhole where all the good cars go to rust out & die.

The XJ is pretty sweet. My folks have three, two over 300k miles on an all original drivetrain and engine. The 4.0/4.2 six is the best thing AMC ever came up with.

3:43 You missed one common issue with the Blazer's 4.3L V6. The spider injectors have a high failure rate. As a result, GM redesigned them and offered them as replacement parts. The spider injectors failed so often that it's very likely any Blazer/Jimmy you buy will already have had them replaced.

My 02 pathfinder seems to be a good rig.. she has 400,000 k’s (248 thousandish miles roughly) and still drives beautiful.. no mechanical issues at all.. always maintained.. still drives me around every day and goes off road.. any car will last if it’s taken care of

The 4runner is also available with the less common, but fantastically reliable. 2.7l 4cyl. I have one with 262k and it's never had anything but regular maintenance.

go for the 3.5L Pathfinders, I've owned an '02 since '06 (165k), and this is the best car I've ever owned, rides great, loaded, bulletproof (with maint.).

I've seen so much rubbish on KZread, thank you so much for this video, love the chill, love the straight to the point nature.

Good stuff thanks! Will you do one of these on pickup trucks?

@LandaverdeFrancisco

6 жыл бұрын

Blakehx This!

@lonewolf-oc9vr

4 жыл бұрын

chevys

it amazes me how american manufacturers get so little HP from such big engines

@waterloo123100

6 жыл бұрын

Biff Dingus Ford and Chrysler make good 4cly motors not Gm

@wildbill23c

5 жыл бұрын

Emissions and insurance requirements make the automakers significantly de-tune engines to the point they're extremely underpowered and terrible on fuel economy.

@jl8853

5 жыл бұрын

Lower compression does add in reliability

@SoapAcademy

4 жыл бұрын

mark lewin drove a camero the other day.. a rental. 2.0 liter motor that got 275hp! Not bad!

@01firstlast

4 жыл бұрын

This is before traction control was normal. Drive a 400 horsepower v8 with out traction control and you just spin everywhere

Mitsubishi montero never makes it on these lists. The gen 2 has a 3.5l v6 with 215hp and 230lb/ft of torque. The SR model has a factory rear air locker 3 way adjustable shocks leather interior cam fit 33s with no lift. And you can get them for like 1500

@bobsmith597

6 жыл бұрын

It's ok but usually not as reliable as CRV's or Toyota SUV's.

@clintadams8451

5 жыл бұрын

@@bobsmith597 The crv & rav's are softroaders, you cannot compare them with a Montero

@hououinkyouma5539

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with parts

@BabyCharlotteschannel

3 жыл бұрын

I love the styling of the Montero's. I'd love to have one with the locker, and some beefy 31 or 32'ish tires..

You must be somewhere warm. Everything on that list in Michigan is rotted out and in the scrap yard, minus the CRV which would be $6K+ around here. Dodge Durango 2004-2009 with the 4.7l. They get pretty rusty around the edges but you can buy them cheap. If the engine has been maintained and not overheated they will go along time. I have purchased them in the $800-1500 price range w 4wd. Drivetrain is pretty much bullet proof minus the occasional dropping a valve seat/warped heads if ran hot.

@zoltarsmith9462

6 жыл бұрын

I second you on the Michigan rust issue. The second generation 4runner is hard to find not rotted-out here. I had what looked like good leads in Ohio, but those also turned out to have holes in the frame. I also second you on the extra high premium on foreign brands here. It's always interesting to go to other states and see how few domestic cars there are on the roads compared to out here, and the numerous solid old vehicles that appear to be totally rust free.

@robertmoore1839

6 жыл бұрын

He is in San Diego, California

@brebnnr205

6 жыл бұрын

Wrong!!! My 3rd gen 4runners frame is in good condition and it’s been in Michigan the whole time .

@mph5896

6 жыл бұрын

Cool, you wanna sell it for under $3k then?

@bobsmith597

6 жыл бұрын

He is in socal

The thing about cheap, under $3k SUVs is that by the time they're at that age and/or mileage, few are very reliable and it depends more on how well the owner took care of it, and what work was already done. Certainly there are specific engines and transmissions to avoid, but generally that is reflected in their resale value so if you get a more reliable make and model, you have to get an older model year, old enough that it has depreciated down to the same value. In other words, I wouldn't recommend that anyone buy a $3K SUV thinking if they pick one that's supposedly more reliable, that it's a good value unless they are doing most of the repair work themselves. Otherwise they may be better off buying one a few years newer or just accepting that if they need reliability and only have $3K, then an SUV is not for them. Besides if your budget is that tight, can you afford the dismal fuel economy?

4.0 is pretty good? It’s bulletproof!

@Lincolnator721

6 жыл бұрын

my dad always says pretty good, when he actually means really good/excellent. when he doesn't like something he's just silent lmao.

@deanslegos1990

6 жыл бұрын

It is outlasting the floorboards

@akiwinny5114

6 жыл бұрын

Lincolnator it's 2018 lol still worth to get the 4.0?

@DakotaJaegle

5 жыл бұрын

アッキー yes lol

@GeoTrashPanda

5 жыл бұрын

Most of the time if it's maintenance is up to par yeah but there's been a few lemons that don't hold up to the legendary 4.0L 242ci.

Hahaha "well it is a Chrysler"

2000 chevy tracker, got mine for 1k, go anywhere with it, best 1k I've ever spent

man i swear im not buying a car until i check with this dude...love it

I was thinking/hoping I'd see a Ford Escape on the list (because I'm a Ford man). Picked up an 06 2.3L Std. for $2650 last month 158K. Had real good luck with the 2.5 and 2.3L in my other ford pickups, was thinking an old escape would be a lock.

@randoshus3762

5 жыл бұрын

I love the 2.3...how is your Escape running?

@gokartbuyer

4 жыл бұрын

3.0l is life

I love my QX4! 195k and still running strong! 💪🏻👊🏻

It looks like your shirt has a giant square mark from the heat press when the logo was put on it. It’s faded very light in the whole chest area. Try tossing it in the dryer, steaming it or ironing the whole shirt to get it to go away.

@justinthematrix

6 жыл бұрын

🤣 just noticed

@ShanepxII

6 жыл бұрын

Justin Shaw happens to the best of us...lol. My wife makes custom shirts and clothes for a living so I’m used to her catching the little details...lol

@gsmusic2009

5 жыл бұрын

I had a Uses Montero it lasted 7 years

I've got 2003 Nissan Pathfinder with 3.5 engine and 4 speed automatic. The car is 4wd. Bought 10 years ago with 44k miles. So far the car has been extremely reliable. The only thing that bothers me is the oil consumption, about 1 quart every 1500 miles. This rate is constant and from what I've read it's the common symptom of early VQ35DEs. It's got 103,000 miles now, with original spark plugs and runs great. 2 light bulbs, lower ball joints, stabilizer bar bushings and CV boot have been changed so far. Intend to keep it forever.

Great video but the The Cherokee XJ is more AMC than it is typical Chrysler. The 4.0L engine as well as the automatic transmission in these XJs are pretty bulletproof with the exception of the 00-01 head cracking issue, And even those are few between. Cracked exhaust manifold is easily remedied by aftermarket manifold if/when it happens and the biggest issue with the XJ is rust. Many XJ engines and transmissions outlast the frames that end up rotting out. Out here in AZ our XJs last for ever!

@coltoncarpenter3790

5 жыл бұрын

97 or 98 is when they started having issues due to Chrysler phasing out amc.

@DiaperSNiFFER

4 жыл бұрын

@@coltoncarpenter3790 noted thanks.

Love the old jeeps

Dude, you are great. Thank for all the insight. Keep up the good work.

This was REALLY helpful. Just spent all day researching best 4x4s. Thanks!!!

The Nissan vg33e (3.3l) is a non-interference, the older vg30 was. You can put the vg30 cams into the 3.3 to gain some power but at the cost of that safety net.

@VJrRocksTuneUpGears

Ай бұрын

Good to see your comment here bro , I'm working on 2000 Frontier 3.3L v6 , I wonder if this is the VG33E , Timing belt messed up the teeth and broke while driving , I'm currently ordering a timing kit, Hoping this is not interference , because I did a timing belt replacement for 2001 Frontier before , same thing it breaks while driving on road, but when Finished replacing the whole timing kit It still runs good. And somebody said in comments too that this engine is a non interference , but some mechanics said its interference like what he said on this video.. Based on what I experience last time I am 90 percent confident that these 3.3 liter on these year range are noninterference engine. Just a little bit worried because I'm not a Nissan tech , but cross fingers , so excited to finish putting the timing kit on my 2000 Frontier and I'm hoping it will runs good and think positive and I'll agree on your thoughts on your comment that this is " Non Interference Engine " . Thanks bro !💓🤟

Had a 96 Blazer with the 4.3 V6. Awesome engine. Don't knock the 180hp. U can feel that torque at 240 lb/ft.

The 3.3 Nissan V6 is bullet proof, I have the supercharged version in my xterra. That thing is a beast off-road, and the supercharger whine sounds sweet.

@enthused7591

6 жыл бұрын

Literally one of the worst engines ever put in a vehicle. 3.3s are all over every craigslist blown up. Wouldn't touch one for any price lol.

@jl8853

5 жыл бұрын

@@enthused7591 my 00 pathfinder just blew up the radiator and took out the head gasket. Never again.

I agree, the 3.3 Pathfinder is SOLID. I used to own a 1999 Pathfinder SE 3.3, put 160k on it and the engine and transmission never gave me any issues. Most common problems include the exhaust and A/C condenser which I went through several in that time. Otherwise these trucks are bulletproof.

I daily a 98’ pathfinder se and it’s one of the most reliable vehicles I’ve ever had. I always keep up with the maintenance and everything is still working from the sunroof to the heated front seats to the motor itself. Great SUV and perfect for the snow

Jeep XJ has the AW4 (Toyota) automatic transmission. ZJ Grand Cherokees have the weaker Chrysler transmission.

Not bad but to get below 3 grand, these things are going to be in the 250-300k miles and they will have lots of tiny defects and could well crater in only 10k miles. Do yourself a favor and save up 6k and get one with under 180k miles.

@jjpds1

5 жыл бұрын

you trippin . ever heard of offerup?

My 90 XJ 4x4 had 290K on it when I sold it. Still ran great. Aisin/Warner AW4 is bulletproof. Same as Yota uses in their trucks.

First car was a 90 cheeokee, never had a problem, got at auction for 3K 2 years later totalled got 6K for it from insurance. Recently had a 93 4 runner got for 2K lasted a year ran perfect, used it for work and it fit a full size couch with the tailgate down. Got hit by a new driver totalled got 2100 for it. Great list all true.

You make it so hard for me to quit my 3rd gen 4runner.

please make a video for mini and full size vans

For the Chevy- I'm surprised that the EGR and Intake Gaskets were mentioned for the 4.3L Vortecs but not the fuel issues. On my 95 s10 I ran into both the EGR and intake gasket issues on mine, but hands down the BIGGEST pain in the ass with them is failing fuel pumps- which can be a costly (labor intensive) repair. I replaced 3 different pumps (over 3 different shops/mechanics) in 50k miles. Also did the spider assembly at least twice. They're so notorious for this that people cut holes in the bed to access the pumps easier- this includes the full sized trucks. Besides that- never had issues with axles, bearings, cooling system,overheating, transmission, etc. she only left me stranded twice when the fuel pump gave out.

I looked up the Honda CR-V online and a lot of people reported timing chain failures. What's your take on this?

It would have been helpful if you had included mpg. I'd love to see you do a video on reliable full size vans under $5k.

Good compilation. Couldn't agree more with the Toyota 4Runners! Amazing vehicles.

@guyfawkesuThe1

4 жыл бұрын

This guy gets his facts wrong on the model Pathfinder he is referencing. 1996 - 2004 and the they came with 3.5 v6 NOT the 3.3, which was in the Xterra!

This is my list for people in the UK because some of these cars are hard to get over here! Landrover discovery Landrover freelander Landrover defender Jeep wrangler 1990s Jeep cherokee 1990s Toyota land cruiser

@ramtrucks721

5 жыл бұрын

Who are you?

@temsbab1565

5 жыл бұрын

@@ramtrucks721 what do you mean?

@wholeNwon

5 жыл бұрын

Sure wouldn't be on a recommended list over here.

Great videos man! Besides the useful information, the humor at the beginnings is always good for a laugh. Keep up the good work!

Thank u for your videos Can u make one with more reliable minivans And what are your thoughts with push start bottom thank you again your channel is awesome

Kudos for the straight cold face while doing promo for the merch! 😂🤣

Jeep 4.0 has been my favorite engine I have ever owned in a vehicle. My 5.4 V8 in my 97 expedition has been pretty faithful as well, bought it for $2k 4 years ago and the only thing I've done is the serpentine belt and Lucas iol treatment with every oil change due to a rode knock it;s had since I bought it which hasn't got better or worse. Drive it till it dies!

2nd gen. Rav4 should also be on the list but extremely difficult to find.

the 4runner also come with a 2.7 L in-line 4 which has a timing chain and is even more reliable, it only has 30 less horsepower

@DiaperSNiFFER

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah very rare to find there good. But very slow 😂

As many S10s and Blazers I've had to work on I can't agree with it being on the list. Although yes they do go forever when maintained properly but if it's constantly in the shop it's not very reliable.

@hououinkyouma5539

5 жыл бұрын

I mentioned this as well. The years he picked probably had the most issues, mostly with the fuel injection.

@ramtrucks721

5 жыл бұрын

They don't go on forever....just stop

@lonewolf-oc9vr

4 жыл бұрын

i have a 99 chevy s10 with 400k still run like new

Thanks for sharing your knowledge it's so important to be aware of the pro vs con especially for us women. I grew up watching my dad, he was a top of the line auto mechanic...

Excellent videos, but if I were you, I would add a disclaimer at the beginning of the videos stating that even reliable cars can be a POS if theyre not properly maintained, and buy at your own risk...

2nd gen honda crv for under 3 grand.... YEA RIGHT!!!

@toyoscio

6 жыл бұрын

Lol, same with RAV4

@Maleekus

6 жыл бұрын

I'll sell you my '02 for 3 grand...it's got 310K miles

@Live-Life-Freely

6 жыл бұрын

Search Miami Craigslist and you'll see tons of them.

@meowmeow2759

6 жыл бұрын

Check California or Nevada

@shonuffisthemaster

6 жыл бұрын

people do seem to think there made of gold. i was lucky to find my 1st gen with 190k for $2k

I knew 4runners would be in this list. I want a fwd one for winter

@DiaperSNiFFER

5 жыл бұрын

Toyota 4runners never come in fwd thou, only 4x4 or Rwd

I think 2nd gen and mid to late gen explorers are good. I got one with the v6 SOHC and it makes 210hp. The only problem is time chain cassettes but at 252k mine are still fairly good.

@atx-cvpi_99

3 жыл бұрын

Those were really bad about Firestone tire blowouts. Ford Rangers were much better.

The first Xj came out in 1983 as an 84. It was just under 3000 pounds or about the same as a modern Porsche Boxster. When the 190hp H.O 4.0 came out in 1990 the XJ could hit 60 in just under 8 seconds. Buy 2001 You could get ABS driver and passenger air bags and the chassis was strengthened to meet crash standards. All this added weight so buy 2001 at 3650 pounds the 193 hp XJ took 8.4 seconds to hit 60. It feels quicker. The 4 speed always finds the right gear instantly to put the 4.0 in its sweet spot but buy 70 mph the box like aerodynamics start to slow the Cherokee.

Please make a video for most reliable SUVs at a higher price point and also a video about most reliable trucks. Thanks

@kgisabeast

6 жыл бұрын

Toyota

@wholeNwon

6 жыл бұрын

Yup, it's really as simple as that.

@jaredlokay

6 жыл бұрын

2003-2005 Toyota 4Runner has been one of the highest rated SUV's to date, especially with the 4.7L engine. It's one of Toyota's strongest running V8 engine they have ever built.

@trkrla5113

3 жыл бұрын

John Doe...Hey John! I'm willing to part with $3k or so. Can you part with the rest? 💲💰🏦😁

Toyota in its rightful place

@stevenbryant4718

5 жыл бұрын

the junkyard

Excelente video. New subscriber

The 3rd gen 4Runners are truly bulletproof. Dollar for dollar I strongly feel it’s the best bang for the buck. It’s not uncommon to get 350k + miles from these. I love my 2001 4Runner and expect to still be driving it 10 years from now!

I think the 4 liter is more reliable than the 4.3

Love my 98 xj.

For sure agree with this list, but am curious as to why the 1st Gen Nissan XTERRA isn’t on here. I bought one with 191k on the engine and have been driving it for about 2 1/2 months now with no issues other than a minor transmission slip from 2nd to 3rd gear that doesn’t happen if I keep the engine above 1,500 RPM in between those gears. [Edit] It does have the 3.3L V6 (VG33E, non-R since it doesn’t have the supercharged) that starts up and runs like it’s brand new!

Right on point! Let me add a full size SUV - 2001-2007Toyota Sequoia 4.7 V8 can be bought for $4-5k ... super reliable 300k + miles motor, seats 8 passengers, transmission is also good. Can tow about 6-7k lbs. One issue/recall VSC system to watch out for.

man I agree with most of your list I just can't believe you left out the Toyota 22R and 22RE engine in my opinion that's the most reliable one they ever built

@buddythelittletinyrescuedo5114

5 жыл бұрын

Joey Ganey this is an SUV video not a small pickup video 22RE as far as I know was only in the pickup

My favorite SUV is the jeep grand Cherokee

Great channel! Thanks for all the great content! I see that you mention 96-02 4Runners as being very reliable but what do you think about newer 4Runners, even just a few years newer? Looking for something in the $5k - $10k range sometime in the next 12 months. Thanks in advance!

I can agree my 2002 4runner with over 200k miles runs like a champ,never had any issues ,just kept up with basic maintenance like oil and coolant changes , water pump housing had a crack but did not leak but did replace it when I changed out the belt at 180k miles

Good luck finding a second generation crv under 200k for that price though.

@maprow

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was just going to make the same comment. 2nd gen CRV's start around $5,000 at least near me. (Chicago, IL)

@MrCoffeekelly

6 жыл бұрын

good luck finding any of these vehicles listed for 3 grand in the Midwest that aren't rusted out pieces of junk.

@settripsbunch

6 жыл бұрын

Same for the Chevy 4.3's...all day for the jeep $500 to 3500 100k to 299k...and I wouldnt by a pathfinder for 1500.. most suspect vehicle on the list especially over the i6

@25-8

6 жыл бұрын

I'm in North Texas and there seems to be a good handful on car gurus and Craigslist for around $4-6k with many around 130-170k miles in decent shape. I don't think he would mean all of these cars to be under $3k to have under 200k miles on them, I would assume if your budget is that tight and don't have many options.

@yogtheterrible

6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the prices for all of these SUVs are about 6k and higher where I live

I would have put the jeep at number 2 and blazer not even on the list maybe a 2 door Tahoe instead

@wackyfox5046

6 жыл бұрын

Ryan Osborne 4 door Tahoe’s were better. The 2 doors rusted really bad

@wills8164

6 жыл бұрын

The push rod 4.3 is a very reliable engine and the s-10s are very solid trucks so idk what your talking about

@clinteastwood9115

6 жыл бұрын

Ya i agree . From where I am i don't see many blazers on the road as much as 4.0 Cherokees

@carverbearify

6 жыл бұрын

I agree

@coltoncarpenter3790

5 жыл бұрын

4.0 liter xj cherokees are hard to be in price and dependability.

He’s #1 pick is 100% correct. Bullet proof engine and transmission. I want one just to take off-roading.

I feel all giddy haha. I was watching this video while I was driving my 3rd gen 4Runner, and I just knew it would come in somewhere in the list. When it came in 1st I couldn't help but smile haha. Also wasn't at all surprised. Great list R&W!

My 98 cherokee with the 4.0 was by far the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. Replaced the transfer case, ac compressor and start at around 140k miles which cost less that $1,500 and that is it. Oil was clean and didn't burn a drop at 225k when I gave it to my father for cash for clunkers. Far less repairs than my current 06 4.0L tacoma.

Do VANS/Minivans

@HR-jy1nb

6 жыл бұрын

Kieran Dollemore yeah i need something for my abducting and raping

@lailaloveslolllies5172

6 жыл бұрын

It’s raping time!

Had a 96 Blazer with the 4.3 Vortec. Don't worry about the 180 hp. The 240 lb/ft of torque more than makes up for it. Also had that 3.3 V6 in my 00 Nissan Xterra. Bulletproof motor. Had 220k when my kid totaled it.

I can’t believe you didn’t go for the Isuzu Rodeo. These things are bullet proof. The only shortcoming is the GM 4L30E sealed tranny, which can have problems, but is also cheap to rebuild/ replace because there were so many made across so many platforms. And you can get the Aisin AW30-40LS to mate to that gorgeous 3.2l 6VE1W.

Timing belt on top vehicles? Moving up in the world of luxurious risk taking ;)

I've never seen any running Jeep of any type for under $3k in my area, they're always at least $5k unless they need major engine work (blown head gasket usually) or a new transmission. Same goes for CRVs and 4Runners. Do you have any advice about the Isuzu Trooper or Rodeo/Amigo? The Trooper and Rodeo are both plentiful in my area for under $3k, generally $3k us enough to get one with no mechanical issues and under 150k miles.

@MiltonTucker

6 жыл бұрын

Don't know where you live, but I can buy Jeep Cherokee (XJ) here all day long for under 2 grand. I currently drive a 99 xj, that I picked up for $1700.

@XvFenixvX

6 жыл бұрын

Dataman my mother had a rodeo that she took pretty good care of. It was great while it lasted but the frame rusted up to the point of being undrivable, which was surprising given that my mom did do a good job washing it frequently. It was black and she hated the way it looked when road salt packed on the paint so it spent a lot of time in car washes

@astlan33

6 жыл бұрын

You can buy mine 4×4 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4.0

@automatteck3477

6 жыл бұрын

I'm in Central Texas - we don't have road salt here so nothing really rusts and the Jeep market is even worse than the Toyota market.

@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987

6 жыл бұрын

Dataman i got my 94 jeep xj 4x4 no rust some dents common oil filter adapter leak $1400.

I bought a 2001 4runner with 4wd for the x wife. Just had the timing done on it and heads. From Florida, we are in Michigan. She bent the front right strut in a little accident... Instead of getting it repaired, she junked it and got a vw golf.....

I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, straight 6, 4.0 liters! Fabulous SUV ! Bulletproof engine, Select Track transfer case! Love it!

Lol, shameless plug at the end. Love it.

First gen Durango's 👌

The jeep cherokee sport steering box and front frame at steering box have problems look for cracks there.

I have a 96 Ford explorer it has over 200,000 miles original engine and trans and I have very little to no issues at all absolutely love it it was the last year for the push rod motor and very reliable thank God it runs great