10 Most Reliable Luxury Cars Worth Owning AFTER Warranty!
10 Most Reliable Luxury Cars Worth Owning AFTER Warranty!
These are the used luxury cars you'll want to own after the warranty expires. They are the best used luxury cars that you'll want to buy or look at in the used car market. Well, at least you'll want to own them once the used car market calms down a bit.
Either way, these cars from manufacturers like Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, and more luxury car brands that you know and love. These are the #reliable #luxury #cars that you'll love too, because you know that "Life's Too Short To Drive Boring Cars so we just don't and you shouldn't either."
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Let's be honest....based on the corners manufacturers are cutting, no luxury cars are worth owning....A lot of ppl are saying Lexus but honestly speaking, Lexus is not what Lexus use to be interms of longevity....The old school Lexus models are outlasting the newer models.... None of them are worth keeping after warranty....None....NO LUXURY CAR IS WORTH KEEPING AFTER WARRANTY....NONE.....All of them are money pits. Just lease them or trade them in before the warranty fries.
Great thoughts and can’t argue with that.
Not true
You’re right but that can be said about almost all cars now. Nothing is what it used to be. Even the almighty Toyota and Honda have had a high number of issues in the last 10 years. I blame tech.
Just buy extended warranty
cap. If ur getting a bmw 328 or an Audi A4 or something normal and not too complex and its maintained and a reliable gen model then its gonna be no worse than any car. All cars break.
TL;dr 1. Mercedes Benz W212 | post 2010 2. BMW 340/440 Gran Coupe B58 Engine | 3. Audi A6/S4/S5 3.0 SC | post-2012 4. Lexus RX models 5. Porsche 911 6 BMW X5 B58 ENGINE 7 Lexus GX460 8 Porsche Macan 9 Acura MDX 10 Lexus GS
I used to have a 2001 Audi S4 Avant (B5) ...put 180K before letting it go ...that said it was high maintenance. Not because of engine but because of everything else.
Perfect list! I will probably never get rid of my W212 (2014), even if it has to just sit in the garage.
Macan is new and it sucks
I owned a 2015 Audi S4, and just recently sold it because I got hit by another driver. That car was bullet proof. NO issues at ALL. I picked up a 2019 Genesis G70, as a replacment and hoping for a similar experience. I have also owned 5 Acura MDXs (2005, 2012, 2014, 2015 and now 2019). I usually buy them off lease, and sell them when they around 80K/85K miles. Only had 2 issues, all related to the driver/passenger side mirrors. Other than that, just kept up with the scheduled maintenance on them.
Should I get the IS350 or the M340i?
Idk why this guy gets so much hate. He’s a luxury car enthusiast that is very truthful about the pitfalls of owning them.
Buyers remorse
I wouldn't touch a BMW or an Audi.
It’s true man, I’m surprised he even gets hate.
Best luxury car channel
As per Scotty Kilmer, always buy a Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Acura, Subaru and Infiniti :)
As a former BMW order (I have had 5). I urge you to reconsider your recommendation of the BMW as a lasting car. The engines may be great, but they are surrounded by plastic parts and plastic covers that do not hold up. They become money pits. Yes, you can keep one for 5 to 10 years if you want to pay through the nose for parts, high labor charges, and a shortage of outside technicians who can repair one leaving you at the mercy of the dealership.
Preach..
Exactly.
U can't give a like to this video, the guy speaking nonsense. Promoting german cars as reliable lol... My friend just replaced his bmw's engine, alot of costs
He is actually critical of BMW plastic engine parts in his other videos. I guess its a toss up you make between driving experience or reliability.
@@AlexanderGeorge Was it a B58 as thats the engine he is saying is the most reliable current ones?
I realised my LS 460 is as powerful as a mustang in terms of pick up and acceleration from a dead stop...smooth acceleration with no hesitation.
Great cars
What year ?
@@yunga8305 2012 ..bought it 2014 certified...
That’s a lie unless it’s a old mustang lol
@@livegoodeathealthy5049 I rather get the s550
Owned 4 years a W212 (E350 AMG Ed.) from 2012 that has 150 000km on it. The only issues it has had was some faulty part in the ventilator and then the engine mounts were changed to new ones due to some slight vibration. Overall, extremely reliable car and the roads we use are very bad (lot of potholes). Bought the car because I read that this particular model (W212) is highly reliable.
Even cheap cars will do 150 000km without any problems...hi quality cars show them selfs after 350 000-400 000kms...
@@Bare36 Had A 2013 Face lifted W212 E220D AMG Line kitted out there was a hole in one of the tubs that made it found like a prius replaced it 3 times then he last time while mercedes had the car then engine stopped working turns out it was the gear box they quoted around 6k but then i brought up how the car broke on their owner ship so they offerred half the labour cost. I bought a refurbished gearbox which had a 5 year warranty so in total it costed 2.5k to fix i sold it after and brought a new bmw 5 series. Ive had 3 of them all the generation since 2007, thw 2007 Model the F10 and G30, Fun to drive spacious and comfortable way better than the mercedes and they in my owneship were suprisingly reliable and economical doinh 40mpg
@@Bare36 However on the over hand my Brother in Law bought a 2011 pre face lift E220d for a taxi vehicle he had bought it with 50k miles and put around another 80k on it that is a very reliable car
@@Bare36 Well said!
Mercedes, bmw, Audi, Land Rover etc, they all have the worst re-sale value. They all lose almost half of their value within the first couple of years. Quality is the main issue
Agree, wholeheartedly, with your assessment of Porsche. Even amongst the older ones, arguably. Impressed with the new BMWs with the b58. Great video very informational!
Thanks Thomas. I keep sneaking a peak at the turbos, gt3s and others since I am on the market. They are awesome cars.
@@ECPP That's right! You are in the market... The "problem" with 911's, that I am finding, there are too many great ones to select from. The GT3 is at the top of the list, IMO
Macan is the best SUV out there, the handling is superb just like a 911.
Can anybody tell me what the porche panamera sedan or wagon are like as i love the look
Thanks for compiling this list Mark. Full of information.
You are very welcome. Thanks again for the support.
Excellent video as usual. Thanks, champ!
Your videos are just super amazing man. Please don't stop. Keep the great work going.
Thank you very much. That’s greatly appreciated
I've owned two IS350s and they have been completely trouble free. I had a 2007 IS350 for 10 years and sold it with 180000 miles on it and it drove like it was brand new. It was fully loaded with every option and everything worked flawlessly. I sold it for a 2014 IS350 F sport, because I liked the newer look and this car has been equally as good. I've only ever done oil changes and brakes on both cars. And the 3.5L V6 with 315 hp is buttery smooth. I've gotten 32 mpg on the highway with it too!
It's a Toyota after all
It’s all ways thoes “it’s a Toyota” right?
New ones are plastic crap now like everything else Tacoma is an overpriced plastic toy made to sustain tremendous dollar damage on small impacts and total in medium ones
@@drifter9425people who scream Lexus or Toyota in every comment section probably can’t be trusted to do an oil change every few months lmao
Ive had a 2015 535 for nearly 5yrs now. ZERO issues. Even put it on the track once!
I owned a 1996 ES300 for over 17 years. When I gave it to my son, it had about 234,000 miles, but still had good life left in it.
That was some very exhausting commentary in this video, Mark. Great job!
I'm proud to say I own the Lexus GS 350 FSport in black. Love every mile out of it
The Lexus ES is the most reliable midsize luxury car known to me. That V6 engine could survive any apocalypse thrown at it. My grandmother drove a 1995 Lexus ES for almost 20 years before it needed any major work.
@@mike-uw6wt have fun repairing anything else
mine hit 225. then my wife got in a car accident insurance totaled I wanted to see 300 k. what a beast
it's ugly asf
@@richardsmoczynski9675 thats your opinion. many others think Lexus look cool
@@richardsmoczynski9675 Then you shouldn't buy one.
I’ve had my 2016 340i with the B58 engine for 6 years now. Manual transmission, RWD, M package and track package. A joy to drive and very reliable. If all continues to go well I’ll keep it at least until 2026.
Hope it all works out
@@ECPP - 🍻
Hell yeah I just bought an M340 and it’s been amazing. I could honestly see myself owning it for a decade at least. It’s truly the pinnacle of bmw engineering it’s flawless.
Well I am sure u will enjoy ur 340i much longer than 2026😎
W210 E55 is my daily driver and one of the most reliable with the bullet proof m113 and a sturdy trans, no air bag suspension to worry about and with 392 hp decently fast for everyday use. I average 21 to 22 mpg approaching 26 mpg on highways. I also find the interior appointments are nicer than many of the later cars which appear cheap.
Nice choice for a daily. Classy and understated.
W210 E-Class (Along with W204 C-Class) was the first car I have ever driven. Not to mention W210 (Along with late 90s Chevrolet Suburban and Mid 2000s Cadillac Escalade) were Tony Soprano’s cars in The Sopranos.
Very nice ride. My personal favorite is the W211 E55amg with the hand built 5.4 litre supercharged v8! The car stock is very capable even by today's standards, however with just a few minor upgrades this car can transform into an animal! Pretty incredible that with tuning, better cooling, and smaller pulley they make 600hp + from a car that came out in the early 2000's! This car used to be the very best bang for your buck cars out there! Not many cars can make that kinda power for under $20k unfortunately due to rising inflation they have gone up in price 😕 However they still remain one of my very favorite Mercedes amg 's of all time!
@@nathanpendleton9733 indeed. I actually have a 208 CLK55 with the m113k swap and pretty much the upgrades you mentioned…close to 650 hp; it dynoed at 450 to the wheels…it’s a lot of fun…and a sleeper. I had a stock one in the past…and it was the car I shouldn’t have sold. I traded it toward an ‘04 Z06 Corvette. (Because what American track junkie doesn’t want a corvette). Maintenance cost wise…was the worst and breaking the most of any car I’ve ever owned…but diving dynamics were phenomenal.
Honestly the kind of car I’m looking for now
A good friend of mine is a mechanic at Lexus. I think he’s been there for 15 yrs maybe longer. I remember him complaining about how bad the is250 head issue was. He said once they hit 60k they were trash and the heads had to be replace because of carbon build up. He also said the is350 didn’t have that issue but he had a is250 in the dealer every week to replace heads.
True, it was a poor design
The is250 you have to drive it aggressively every now and then to burn all the carbon up.
Thanks for the heads up lookin to buy a Lexus soon
carbon build up problem was with the is250 of the years between 2006-2008. my 2010 has been flawless and keep up with maintenance
He makes one of the best informative and still enjoyable content that is useful for the car consumer
Thank you very much
I disagree. He reminds me a bit of Scotty Kilmer. In a best engine list, you shouldn’t be talking about chrome strips and other styling cues.
Great video, practical and informative!
I bought a E350 coupe 2014 (i guess its a w212) used a year ago(20k$ canadian),less than 60k miles,fully equipped,new brakes and tires, the subaru dealer had it on the lot for too long as not everyone likes a coupe in canada, they even had to pay some additional$ to the tax as its lowest value was higher for the government). No rust good power, very quiet,love the airy feeling with the panoramic roof and pillarless windows. No issue yet, been super reliable till now. One oil change, it feels great to drive everyday even in canadian winter.
+ I have a 4 door dark gray 2011 E350 with 147,000 miles on it. We bought it in 2015 with 48,000 miles on it. Other than usual maintenance the only money we've spent on it was a $300 out our pocket for a computer reboot, that's it. It's been a fantastic flawless reliable car for us for over 6 years now. It's a car that I still love now as much as the day I first drove it. Everytime I drive it I feel like I'm driving something special. I put a set of 5 spoke factory rims off of a 2008 CLS 550 on it & it made it look more agressive looking & kinda muscle car looking. The car is SO well planted in curves & general driving. Nothing drives like Benz!
@@marvinheemeyer6660 i love driving it, smooth , decent power if needed, great audio speaker, comfy seat , and it looks good . Even back seats for a coupe are useable enough. Very hapoy about it
@@marvinheemeyer6660 they’re the best mercedes in the last 20 years lowkey
@@MrMlbfan6 + I 100% agree!!!
@@marvinheemeyer6660 already scammed with a "computer reboot" that's why these junkers depreciate like mofos
Bought my first Porsche 6 years ago, a 997.2 911 GTS. The car is amazing and very reliable, I’ll never sell it! Also have had great luck with a BMW 3 series I bought 9 years ago….nothing but maintenance needed.
The 911 is one of the very best for sure
I bought a W212 (2014) in 2015. So far 6+ years, zero issues. Love it.
Any issues yet brother?
A transmission bracket (?) needed replacement. Under $200. That's it.@@MT-ey7sm
My 2010 BMW 328i E93 is at 119k miles. Got the car New 10 years ago and havent had any issues besides an oil pan gasket leak. That N52 engine is absolutely bulletproof!
Did someone shoot the engine 😄. Just kidding, I had one as well but the valve cover leaked and the repair shop I gave the car to messed up the car and also put in some dinosaur oil in it which made things worse. This is not the only time I had bad luck with bmw third party service. It seems like they jealous or just hate bmw customers. I now ether do the service on my cars myself or take it to bmw dealership for service.
Do you think it could last 200k miles? And would it be smart for a high schooler/soon to be college kid to get or no since expensive maintenance and all that
@@raptide3651 not sure if you got your car, but its probably going to run you about 3-5k/year so if you finance it probably you’ll be straight.
I have a white on red 2016 GS350 F-Sport RWD that I bought over a year ago & it's been absolutely amazing. Easily one of the best used luxury cars you can buy. Mine had 41k miles when I bought it as it was half the price of a new one. A near perfect car IMO.
What did you pay and how many miles?
@@Unplugged704 $28k with 41k miles (Original MSRP $58k).
I got a 2013 GS350 with 137,000 miles on it. Not one problem.👍
Great car. I have owned two GS350 AWD. Wish the AWD was 8 speed and not 6
I want a GS F.
Great list, I have the 2014 GX460 and I have'nt had one issue with this SUV, 7 years later and no problems. Just routine maintenance.
Are their any european suvs that can match the quality of GX?
@@JIMMY-ck1oe Honestly speaking I haven't owned any Euro vehicles. When I was looking for a new SUV at the time the prices were higher for the MB and BMWs.
@@jolawil Can the reliability of MB and BMW match lexus?
@@JIMMY-ck1oe I can't speak on the European cars, I've only owned American and Japanese cars. I have a co-worker with a MB and the technology is more advanced than my GX460.
That 911 GT3 is gorgeous 😍 Macan S or BMW440i Grand Coupe I would like as my long lasting luxury car.Great content as always!Absolutely enjoying your videos,most informative for reliable car shopping and one of the top 3 channels out there.And you are in Canada is what relates to me the most.
After all the troubles I had with my BMW, when my wife wanted a largish SUV we went with an Acura MDX (Elite Spec) - what an excellent vehicle and great highway fuel economy.
I own a 2018 RX hybrid and I absolutely love it. I have yet to encounter a single issue with the vehicle (seriously I can’t believe it). I can’t speak highly enough about it. That said, I just ordered an X5 because the one thing I’m really starting to have the itch for is a bit more sportiness in the driving so I thought it was the best decision keeping reliability in mind. This video made me feel pretty comfortable with the decision.
Thanks a lot for sharing. Great choice for sure on the Lexus
Lexus all the way for me ! I've had two and both were by the far the most reliable vehicles of anything I've ever owned ! Never had to do anything more than replace filters, fluids, and other routine maintenance items. The other benefit of a Lexus is parts are readily available just about anywhere you go and not ridiculously expensive. Thank you for your feedback, I do like hearing about all makes and models especially from an industry professional !
Yeah but it’s basically a Toyota and the 350s are ugly
@@cashmerethoughts8096 your point? What’s wrong with a Toyota ? People like you will choose a 500k miles 1960 bmw over a 2022 Toyota
@@wilsinhomaire7559 what’s my point? That it’s a Toyota lol don’t care how reliable it is. Not driving a Toyota
@@cashmerethoughts8096Your loss.
@@mauripekkarinen1 my gain i have the money for any maintenance or repairs
Had an S500 years ago that was the best riding car I ever had - when everything was working. Every time it went into the European car shop it was $1K, at least.
It's sad that the Lexus GS is no more. It looks like the perfect blend between the ES and the IS. It also seems like to have great rear seat room.
I don’t think the Germans have made a car in the last 20 years which is intended to last much longer than a 3-year lease. The Lexuses last, so they don’t depreciate like the German cars. A low mileage used Lexus is hard to find, because people sell them when they get tired of them, not when they wear out.
Porsche 911 and Cayman can last way longer than 3 years
Problem I found with Porsches are the consumables are too expensive: clutch, brakes, etc. AMG repairs while costly are not Porsche costly.
@@kristians2704 They also cost way more too. I love Porsche but a Lexus would get you the same or more reliability while costing a lot less. When it comes to performance though Porsche definitely wins by a landslide.
@@gtmike916 and I think the last sentence is why they are incomparable. Porsche is way more reliable than other super car brands like Mclaren, Ferrari, Lamborghini
@@kristians2704 Yeah the OP doesn’t make much sense comparing Lexus against Porsche period. The only car Lexus made that was comparable to the 911 was the LFA and that was over 10 years ago.
Love the look of the quad tailpipes on the Macan.
Great video and excellent content. Saw your first video today and I am gonna hit subscribe. You are way more talented than most auto jokers all over youtube. Can't wait to watch rest of your videos today. All the best!
Always enjoy the videos. Very informative.
Thank you very much Moe
Stopped to say "Hi" to my mechanic and found him looking at a boat magazine and smiling. One of his customers had just bought a Bentley Arnage without asking his advice or getting a PPI. I laughed along with him.
🤑🤑
Hoovie maybe? 😅
@@andrewoakley4957 No, Hoovie buys things like that just for the YT traffic they always produce. Made him rich.
Great video! Do you feel the same way about the X5 as you do the new X3 M40I?
Good explanations and overall great video. Lots of information straight to the point from this guy.
Thank you
I have a 2013 RX350 and it's got over 120K miles on it. Still runs like new. I also have a 2012 Highlander and at 140K miles, never had a problem. Except brake pads and tires of cause.
Thank you for sharing you knowledge 💪 👍🤩 : ) Jesse
Thank you very much Jesse
It wasn’t much of a surprise when I saw Toyota (Lexus) GX for a vehicle used for touring people through huge dunes of UAE in 100 plus degree heat! It had nice rear seats and a great a/c. I noticed this particular Lexus SUV had a see-through plastic A/C venting system for the people seated in the back for extra cold air but this was around 20 years ago so I'm not sure if they still have that strange contraption or not. Lexus GX SUV seems to be stuck in the same paint color scheme. Brighter fun color would be a nice touch, instead of dark grey or white.
Thanks for sharing and I agree, not sure why so many manufacturers are pushing g white and gray, yawn. Let’s move on. I love the oranges, bright yellows and Ferrari reds
@@ECPP you would know if you would live in Arabic countries)
@@raiiiar i do and I still don't know
@@travis_saldanha white, sun?
It may be same brand, same model but technically the specs are different for Gulf region.
Just subscribed. This man really seems to know his beans bout the vehicles he's speaking about. And throws a bit of humor in there along the way. 🙃 And it sounds like he's been a former owner of some, thereby knowing from 1st hand experience. 😎👍
Thanks for the support and welcome to the channel
great video, i am not into modern type cars but if i ever do i will know what to go after thank you.
I had a lot of trouble with two Mercedes W212 I owned. However, I had absolutely no problems with two Alfa Romeos...one of them I still drive.
What is your opinion on the BMW S58 engine in the newer X4M, M3, and M4? I know its a M engine, but reviews online appear very positive.
I agree, so far, so good
They are pretty good. Better if you maintain well, so try to get lowest possible mileage if used. Change oil in very short intervals in my opinion, 5k max I do 3k mine is like a Toyota it is great never have had an issue. Research your model, know what to change and when and change parts preventively.
Good God that Porsche is so beautiful!
Great video. I bought a 2007 BMW 328i back in 2008, I was able to get 250,000 miles. I got lucky and found an excellent mechanic, who charged well below dealer prices for maintenance.
Nice
Great video that I have to review when buying the next car, for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111. Thank you buddy!!!
The Euros bowed out of the competition in 1990 and began living off their legacy and superior handling. About the same time a new make of lux car debuted.
W211 is great.. They do last 200,000-300,000 miles. I had a 2006 E350 4matic and never had any issues at all.
I was about to say the same… Actually, I prefer the W211 over the W212. Especially in terms of design! The lines on the W211 are so much smoother and harmonious… Until today, whenever I see a clean and nice W211 it makes my head spins… lol!
W211 is a fantastic car. I've a 2007 E320CDi and I love it. No problems and 128,000 miles.
I love his videos cuz he literally gets straight to the point 💪🏾💪🏾
Thank you very much
@@ECPP no prob 😁
Great Posts! Last night I counted up all of the BMW's I have owned (9); 2002,530,750il (2 different ones) , 325 convertible w. auto (a dog) ;740i Sport (2 of those, 1 blown engine), X5 4.6 (Timing Chains, and rest of the top of the engine rebuilt at only 109K miles $$$), and the most reliable of the group: 201 E46 325i wagon (still driving it with 160,000 miles). The rest except the 2002 (which rusted away) were /are maintenance nightmares. As you have said..JUNK! No more BMW's! (except an older clean 325 or 525 wagon) Really enjoy your witty videos!!
Overall very informative video. Definitely agree with the B58 platform on the bmw's and toyota supra being a great engine! They're great engine to modify and can handle 700hp + on stock internals, thanks in part to closed deck design in regards to the engine block. One thing I would have to disagree on is the BMW n55 not being reliable. In my experience with the engine having owned one for almost 5 years now and having the first gen engine on the e90 which are considered not as reliable as later generations I would still say there a great engine and can make decent power stock and modified. Mine personally has been extremely reliable with only the water pump and thermostat needing to be replaced (well known issue) along with your normal wear and tear items. So all that being said I wouldn't count out the N55, you'll definitely be able to get one cheaper than a model with the B58. The most reliable years the engine was made was anything 2014 and newer, even if you were to go older it still would be a solid engine choice. Yes overall the B58 is better especially when it comes to modifying them but your going to pay for it! Just my 2 cents from personal experience and from seeing buddies with the b58 platform.
What about the oil consumption issue?
I personally haven't had any oil consumption problems, or was even aware of that being an issue on these motors. If your beating on the car alot and going more than 5k miles between oil changes than I'm sure you can expect to be needing to add oil more frequently.
@@dapetik Having owned an N54 and now an N55, I can add that you will almost always run into a constant array of oil leaks and coolant leaks - both being a major annoyance! The engine and transmission are rock solid though.
If you're not averse to diesels the BMW m57 engine is very similar to the b58 in terms of power and reliability. They're very similar mechanically as well. 335d and x5 had them.
My parents got a fully loaded Lexus RX350 and it seems to run forever. It has nearly 200,000 miles and never had a single problem.
@marks90004 They're dinosaurs... Of course they'll last. Germans were doing that 30 years ago.
Great show. Appreciate your comments. Boy oh boy would I love that GT3, however I can not part with my old Boxster. It's family.
I have owned a Mercedes Benz E320 W210 Avant-garde gasoline for two years + and I still own it. Excellent car to own, never gives me problems. All I do is maintenance every 8000 km. Accelerates like lightening with maximum comfort. I love my W210.
Sounds fantastic line a wi. Indeed
I have the a6 and it actually has had a branded title since 17k miles when i bought it and I'm up to 60k... car is absolutely amazing and I haven't had a single issue
Sick what year is it?
@@0000APEX ty! And it's a 2016 3.0T. 63k miles now 🥺 still no issues whatsoever though! Bought oem brakes and rotors the week I bought it and they STILL have life on em. Only maintenance I've had to do, besides oil changes of course
In UK most BMW's are diesels. I have an X3 with the 190BHP 2.0 diesel - has very respectable reliability and the 3.0 diesel has mad performance and stlll reliability and reasonable gas mileage. Ther Police in UK tend to use 330 and 530 diesels as pursuit cars. And in fact almost every Police force in the UK uses mainly BMW's for motorway work.
Having a 2006 X3 6 speed manual with cold weather package has been joy to drive. I drove it from NY with 46k to CA in 2020. I have 63k now. I can drive it anywhere without worry. The only things I’ve had issues with are things I didn’t use. My windshield washer motor stopped working and one of the rear window regulator failed (I replaced myself). Other than those two things it’s been heaven.
I dont understand how your channel doesn't have over 1M subscriptions. Your knowledge is beyond other channels. ❤all your content 👍
Thank you so much Will. I do appreciate that. That’s a bit of the algorithm at work, but I love the game so I keep playing. Have a great weekend
I have a 2002 Lexus IS300 SportCross. Not only a rare vehicle but also a smooth gearbox, well balanced suspension and steering. And an engine that probably will outlast me. The BMW's and Audis probably handle a bit better, are a bit faster. But they do not give you the assurance, that in the morning, when turning the key everything will be fine.
If only Lexus were manual
"handle a bit better " is more important to me... carving turn... shift change... reliability comes next.
If only we could get a car with the design of an Audi and the reliability of a Lexus. I would fall in love
Great car but lets not sugarcoat it. It has a bland suspension design and very soft dampers. The gearbox is just slow, nothing to do with smoothness. And the steering is just numb. Again, great car for comfort and slow drives. An Audi of that era will not really handle a lot better but its a lot more neutral. The 3 series of that era will blow both... A 6 straight 330i is a bit more annoying for mechanics to work on, and can be expensive, but its perfectly reliable and better at anything else. Theres no competition whatsoever. The balance of that 6L is godworthy. Properly mantained will outlast any Toyota V6 you can think of.
I have a fully loaded 2016 E 350 4matic (212). No problems. Best car I’ve ever owned!
Good job Mark I listen to all of your videos
I appreciate the honesty, i will recommend this vid to anyone in the market for a new ride
Thank you very much
Great Stuff Mark, I've been wanting some info on the MB's for sometime because I knew FA about them what do ever. One thing you didn't say anything about (Unless I missed it) was which engines are good and which engines should you leave well alone? After watching your reviews on the BMW's I think I'd be able to get one now safely although I'd still contact you so as to make absolutely certain you agreed with me...lol. Thanks again for another brill video, you are the best,
Hey David, the Mercedes-Benz E class models are great, likewise I would also recommend the GLE 350, from 2016-2019. I drive a 2016 E350 4Matic, bought it so I could have a reliable daily driver for the next decade. 32k miles on it now, have two co workers who are over 200k on their E classes, different generations. I work for a Benz dealership and the W212 E 350 is the best.
Instead of picking certain models for Lexus, you might as well just say the entire Lexus lineup. I mean, why just pick a few models? They’re all very reliable. I own the RC 350 F Sport, and have had absolutely no issues with it.
He could save a lot of time & just say Toyota or Lexus. Really, nothing else even comes close. Conversely, when he lists some of the worst cars, they come from companies that have a middling-at-best reputation for quality and durability....Mercedes, BMW, Audi & the other usual suspects.
Lexus reliability is crazy good. The only brand that I wouldn’t bat an eye buying even if older than 10yrs old.
@marks90004 yep they are like a very well made watch, they just keep going and going. The new Lexus 500 f looks promising but wish they had an awd option. That Lexus V8 is a killer motor. I raced a guy with an 08 isf v8 and it was running 11.9’s-12.1’s consistently at the track we were at. It just had a muffler delete, and a couple other bolt ons. Don’t believe it had a tune because no one had broken the ECM yet to tune it for mods. Beastly sounding car.
@marks90004 haha that makes two of us.
You guys are going to make me either wait longer for a 2015 GS 350 F Sport or spend 7-10k over my budget for a 2017. Unfortunately it doesn't have the red interior. That's ok black is fine. Sigh
I have had a Passat Diesel for a number of years. Love the car but want to get something more upscale. Do you recommend any of the MB/BMW or other in Diesel that I should consider? thanks
Great video as always so much information
You are very welcome
Love my 2004 GX470....thing is an absolute beast and even after 200k and 17 years it is quiet,tight and smooth
yeah thats a tank .
Favorite looking luxury car currently is the Mercedes sedan with the aggressive big logo grill AMG I think. Not sure how reliable and efficient it is, but look wise, like it alot.
Mercedes makes some great looking car but if u but one make sure you have plenty in savings for repairs
Just watched this and went out to the parking lot here at work. (Yes, working on Memorial day.) Buddy of mine just picked up a F30 BMW 328 six speed manual. It is a beautiful car. He's just bought it a few months ago and already put $6000 into it for deferred maintenance. But, he has a BMW to drive on the weekends. Same thing with my '99 Lexus. Great video.
Thank you very much
Yup…. I have a black 212 E 350. 135000 miles today 2/9/22. Really no issues whatsoever …… so your exactly correct. Best regards Matt. Oh and I have had 4 MB now. 99 clk 430 a dream ….. cl500. Now this one took some work for sure …. Not there best and also a SL 550. 2008…. Only issue was the hydronic suspension 2 of the high pressure receivers and an auxiliary water pump….. nothing else last that
I stand to agree with your opinions. The S55 engine from BMW found in the M4, is also a great contender, impressively reliable. Maybe I didn't have it long enough to run into issues 😃
I would love to hear once you have owned it for awhile too.
you know it's a reliable engine if its used in a Supra...
@@wanleafthere is no s55 in the supra. It’s the b58 completely different
I own a W212 E-Class coupe and love the car, heard nothing but good things to say about this model and year and so far haven’t had any problems myself. I even keep a scanner tool in my glove box to check trouble codes as well.
Get rid of it while you can. Especially if you have air suspension. Trust me you don't want to own this thing long-term. Cheers
@@mrm1712 why?
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@@steven5509 the valve block can go bad, the air struts can go bad, the links attached to sensor/control are fricken plastic (genius idea) and can break especially if rusted. Good luck replacing those $350 each full assembly. The whole air suspension system is a bunch of pieces that can all go bad. Then you got many other sensors that are cheap chinese manufactured plastics that will go bad. Already had to replace many (original cost a lot even though chinese). All electrical shit starts to fail. The only good thing about the car is engine mine is a V8 5.5L and no issues there but everything else is so bad, problems after problems. Coolant sensor went bad, had to replace full assembly parts $300 USD. Car wouldn't warm up properly so had to replace it. Steering wheel sensors went bad, can't even move it. Both my rear links broke, $350 each to replace. I'm scared fronts will go bad too. Can leave you stranded, whole suspension droops down. Brake lines rusted so easily and broke, had to replace them. There was a lawsuit case against Mercedez in canada about this but they said because not enough cars were involved, they couldn't charge Mercedez. The refrigerant sensor also went bad and the fan started blasting at max speed on idle (it's LOUD). Had to replace that too. Much more shit and the mileage on my car is 60,000km and model 2010 E550 V8. Planning to get some small stuff fixed and sell it asap. Going to buy a Lexus GS350 AWD or Infinity G37X
@@mrm1712 what about the E’s without the air suspension?
I like this reviewer 👍 Very honest guy, and not many others focus so much on reliability. Others focus on “Themselves” or at most car features. Thank you
Love the videos! For the 4.0 T V8, do you know which year had issues? looking at a 2013 s7
As an Acura fanboy, take the MDX away from this list. Minus the issues described, my moms MDX was ridden with electrical issues and went through 3 alternators. We traded it in for a Lexus.
Honda is not what it used to be- I still find it hard to accept that they had that problem with the re designed CRV. It is not rocket science. How could a comapny with Honda's reputation design such a problematic engine & then use in in thier best selling vehicle ?
My 2012 MDX has had zero issues and still runs great . I haven’t had to do anything but the normal maintenance.
I got rid of my Bmw M340xi for the Lexus RX 350 Best thing I’ve ever done I loved the bmw but the Lexus is so much better riding and the leather is so soft
But the 340 makes insane power
@@MrMlbfan6 yes it does and they are beautiful however I had a very hard time getting in and out of it and couldn’t get a comfortable seating position. I have 28 screws and braces in my spine which makes it extremely hard getting in/out of vehicles I even sold my corvette and looking to sell my Corvair, for this very reason
@@markwagner4909 so it's not reliability issue.
@@farrous13 not at all It was hard getting in/out of as mine spine and neck have been fused The BMW was pretty much my dream car and enjoyed it for two years and decided to let some other person enjoy it My son didn’t speak to me for a couple of weeks until the Lexus came in but still says I made a mistake
@@MrMlbfan6 What good is insane power if the vehicle turns into a money pit that sucks your bank account dry
Such a great video! If possible could show more of the interior of the vehicle just like you do on the exterior🤔🤔
You bet
♥️ my '13 Lex GS Trey Fiddy w/ the non-offensive & non-Predator version of the spindle grille.. ♥️ my GX 470 too!!
"Still licking my chops". Loved that old line!
Some good ones and yeh definitely not suprised to see many Japanese cars on this list. I guess an honorable mention is a 2006-2010 XC90 with the Yamaha V8. However being under ford they cheaped out on the interior and electronics. Plus the transmissions are known to need valve body replacements above 100k or so.
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How reliable is the gle43 or gle 450 2017 model? Is it also built for longevity as long as the routine maintenance with the right materials are done? Looking to get one really soon.
Thank you so much!! I just purchased my first car, bmw 440i grand coupe and I really needed to hear this because I plan on keeping my car for 15 years.
That’s what they all say when they’ve “just purchased” lol
15 years good luck with the turbos will go out within 5 years lmao yes I own a bmw an Lexus do come @ me
Don't listen to these naysayers. I am on my 2nd BMW and my current 7 year old BMW M4 has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. Hasn't had a single problem other than preventive maintenance. I have never owned a car this long that didn't have some issues to get fixed. For some reason BMW is an easy target, maybe cause folks wish they owned one. My first BMW was a 335, which was the generation before you have. I had it to about 90K miles and it was about ready for some work (he brought up that engine in this video). Other than that it was also very reliable.
Morning Mark, great list, thank you Love the Porche
Good morning Scott, have a great day.
I will take the Lexus or the Acura.Whoosh.Zing Bang! Good stuff as always
Thank you for posting this.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏽
Man, that X5’s paint job looks really nice.
Totally agree
You can do the same paint job on your car. patience & extremely careful prep work is the key.
Even better paint - I know of someone who paid for a BMW Option of a custom paint selection when pre-ordering the car; the 4 will old car was Keyed down both sides - a magnet for teenagers wanting to have some destructive fun.
What do you think about X5 45e which also has the B58 paired with electric motor
I have the W212 E350 d. It's been perfect never missed a beat ... always reliable!
Expensive Euro car owners have to announce that their car has been reliable- yet Toyota, Lexus & Mazda owners just assume their cars will be reliable. Funny that apart from your single car; nationwide & even worldwide stats & experience of thousands of mechanics shows that many cheaper cars are more reliable. Plus the Expensive Euro cars get pampered & babied more by buyers (esp 1st buyer) because they more often have a garage & office under cover carpark, plus happier to spend more for service and parts to maintain their precious new expensive car. The prestige brands know all of this & milk it accordingly. Mercs were special in the 50's- 70's but now are really just as disposable as other brands. A friend of mine who has a Merc was shocked at the price of a simple ring that surrounds the air vent; $500!! Lexus overall stands way above Merc, BMW & Audi in providing genuine durable long lasting honest quality. The Toyota Production System is superior, providing superior results. I have had 2 Mercs; a W126 & a Vito; both shocking with problems. Traded them for a Lexus SL400 (used from Japan) & a Toyota Hiace....both much better. My main car now is a Landcruiser 200 4WD; I did look at the Merc GLE SUV at the time but the super arrogant Merc salesman would hardly talk to me because I ride a bike there (a$10,000 carbon road bike mind you). Anyway car reports since then was that the Merc GLE proved to be terrible. The Landcruiser is super durable, statistically about the longest lasting vehicle, renowned for reliability, great resale. I see older Landcruisers for sale and with Govt roadworthy test certificates with 650,000km, one recently with 830,000km sold for $18,000; not as a collector car; but as a car to continue use. That is engineering . The Toyota Production System (TPS) is studied internationally as an example of quality excellence. Vs BMW advertising is studied as an example of excellent image marketing to "aspirational buyers" (also called Brainwashing). Similar applies to Merc "engineered like no other car". I prefer buying from excellent quality Production (TPS) rather than excellent Marketing
@@race890 I know where your coming from, my cousin has a LS 300 I think ... its been on point . In the current line up the coupe Lexus is the most beautiful thing I have seen in a while. The info tech is lagging ... perhaps a Lexus next 🤔... thanks for your reply
What would you say about the 2015 Lexus RC 350 - I was thinking of grabbing one that close to 60K miles on it. Good deal? Or just stick ot try and go for the IS 350 - same year?
Hi. Love the videos. What do you think about a 2014/15 jaguar xjl . Any good to get it outside warranty?
Great review as always. The constant camera moments and sounds effects gets me dizzy and is a bit distracting.
Thanks for watching
Still got my E53 at 102k miles running strong! Looking to buy a E38 next 👍🏽
I’m with you. I have a 2006 E53 3.0i X5 with the M54 engine. 133,000 miles. Great in the snow. Easy to work on. Love it. I’ll probably keep it forever.
@@jcnlaw most definitely. Keep it. They don’t make them like that no more.
@@trustyoungpierre9959 Agree! Have a great day!
that very new in lexus world
I like luxury brands because of the longer standard warranties compared to their lesser counterparts (Acura/Honda, Lexus/Toyota, Audi/VW, etc..). Usually, you get a few more updated tech features, powertrain upgrades, and luxury touches not found on the lesser brand that can future proof you on the back end of +10 years of ownership. Went for the 19 MDX Adv Sport Hybrid w/ 8 year hybrid warranty and this 321hp/289tq powertrain isn't offered with any Honda. Ended up really future proofing myself with todays gas prices with the MDX hybrid (425-450 mile range at 24-26 mpgs always in city driving).
Cheers
Nicely put video. I see so much potential in you.
Thank you very much
I love the GS 350. SavageGeese channel talked a lot of stuff about it saying it was boring when really it is the all around best Luxury mid size car that does it all. Maybe he is jealous he bought an LC 500.
Why would he be jealous when he bought a better car and the third best Lexus ever?
The "wonderful" centre-lock wheels on the GT3 should come with a few warnings. They are difficult to remove and put back on, and require a 3/4" torque wrench and 3-4 foot breaker bar; they need to be torqued to about 450 ft/lbs. Most tire shops won't touch them, so if you get a flat and are not very familiar with the removal and installation process, and it is a process involving 2 people, special lubricant for the bearings and hubs, alignment to get the pin to lock, you have to get the car towed to a Porsche dealer or specialist. Great for a race car, ridiculous for a street car, in my opinion.
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Mark great video. Pizazzy and clever production. You are a gem. Are you sure you're Canadian?! Time to emigrate to the USA... and the Big Time.