I know a fleet operator who swears by hybrid Camrys. In Perth they are almost as fuel efficient as my Mazda 3 diesel without the deal breaking DPF and EGR durability issues. He finds them to be a very well sorted, well engineered package. He finds that they do very high mileage with minimal maintenance. About as exciting as catching the bus but a lot more convenient.
@realitybites4224
3 жыл бұрын
Just bought a Toyota Yaris Cross base model (save for tinted windows and a tow bar don't laugh) replacing my trusty last model Echo a truly brilliant car. It's almost 4 weeks old and I can't believe how good it is. The technology is for me, mind blowing, it's quiet to the point of almost silent (the fan is louder), it's averaging 3.7/100, it's very comfortable to drive and cost 34K with extras and floor mats thrown in....as a support worker I'm in and out of the car all day everyday, for me it's a dead set winner! great vid btw.
@yengsabio5315
4 жыл бұрын
It starts at 2:04. "Nothing is more passionate than the guy who hates you." -- John Cadogan, 2020.
@dorstefan
4 жыл бұрын
Yessssss. Hate is the most sincere emotion.
@martinherald6492
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think he was trying to let the guy down gently. But I think John may have put himself down a little, revealing a little about his passion for being whipped by women lol
@colinbell8250
3 жыл бұрын
I think he exampled the Stang safety too harshly. Decide for yourself if its a death trap.
@yggdrasil9039
4 жыл бұрын
7:48 driving a hybrid is nothing to do with doing the right thing. It's about a more pleasant driving experience, it's about no petrol or oil smell in the cabin, it's about not having a rumbling engine chundering away the whole time, it's about the fact that your hard earned dollars aren't finding their way to a Saudi Aramco bank account, it's about the pretty decent acceleration when the hybrid battery is at full charge, it's about the smooth ride you get from it, it's about having to visit the petrol station 1/3rd less of the time, it's about less wear and tear on the engine and not having to visit a mechanic so much. That's what it's about.
@danieloneill4356
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what sort of shit box you've been driving, but most modern cars don't have any of those limitations.
@DylanFahey
3 жыл бұрын
I want what you are smoking.
@colinbell8250
3 жыл бұрын
Im having a laugh at your love affair with battery power.
@billeldridge3230
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I can always get great advice from all your topics you discuss keep up the great job you always do
@sebastianmessina3285
4 жыл бұрын
John, we bought a Lexus CT200h three years ago and love it. We live in Beerwah on the Sunny Coast, one hour from Brissie. In this situation the hybrid is nice for short and longer runs but I wouldn’t want to drive to Cairns or Sydney in it.
@CoroDan
4 жыл бұрын
Owned a second-hand 2019 Hyundai Ioniq plug in hybrid for about 1000km now. Averaging 0.3L/100km since taking ownership. Charging off the rooftop solar in about 2.5hrs. Wife uses it for work travel. 60km range on full EV mode is just about right for day-to-day commuting. Can't wait for plug-in hybrid dual cab utes to come out!
@PhillipCrossRoycecrossgroup
3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I own and owned quite a number of Camry Hybrids for company sales reps, trustworthy boring economical reliable, but with such exciting resale. Over the years I've collected three phone numbers that I promise to call as they come out of lease. I actually look forward to selling them, money in the bank without inspection, buyer organises a truck to collect. I'd recommend the Camry Hybrid.
@tgarner100
2 жыл бұрын
Your Aussie no bs way is refreshing in these times.. thanks..
@santakumarnadarajah5012
4 жыл бұрын
JC, I am your fan. From Malaysia. Love your passion and the no nonsense way of presentation. Keep it up mate. 😉
@darkrealmlight92
4 жыл бұрын
Not only is he really knowledgeable on the topic he covers, he can also conveys them in somewhat concise and easy to digest manner. Also, hey there fellow countryman.
@davidbesant
3 жыл бұрын
Actually, it's all nonsense. Can't resist watching it though.
@ediatmelb
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you... I don't even know about E or G . Love watching your videos...it really highlights how little I know about cars except to drive the car!
@ridingwithpat
4 жыл бұрын
I bought a “cheap” hybrid, it had 60,000km on it and was 2 years old. Drove like a new car.
@Thunder_Yoda
4 жыл бұрын
It's a new car in my book ;-)
@adrianciobotaru9595
4 жыл бұрын
Of course it does. It has 7 years warranty... i own one too...
@danetiffin785
4 жыл бұрын
I went for a Hybrid RAV4 Cruiser for multiple reasons. I appreciate the instantaneous power from the electric motor with the 2.5L petrol, It's not insanely quick but it's a nicely refined vehicle. I love the design of both exterior and interior, Opting to pay an extra $8k for the range topping hybrid came with beautiful black rims which I would have dished out for anyway, It offers a higher resell value when the time comes to sell. I have a mix of urban driving where the electric motor runs solo quite often throughout town and Country road driving where there is a lot of "rolling" and braking. I'm averaging 6L/100km which is more than the EPA rating, but still enough for my personal saving and justifiable for the extra $3k for the actual portion of the hybrid tech.
@Pendragon6six6
4 жыл бұрын
I've had my RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser a bit over 3 weeks now. I'm also getting 6L/100km and waiting for it to dip to 5.9L. Love this car! I have more then halved my fuel cost from my Captiva turbo diesel. 90km round trip to work and home on mostly country roads. So good :)
@wonderfulworldofWoody
3 жыл бұрын
I would say that an elderly lady is more “vulnerable “ from your average second hand car dealer than any private buyer...🤨
@chriss4592
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I have a Lexus CT200. I work in the CBD, the car is very efficient in Sydney's start/stop traffic
@martintaper7997
3 жыл бұрын
The hybrid "highway fuel cycle" (in respect to the Toyota) is very efficient, yes, due to the Atkinson and the CVT and other measures, but importantly they can only be had with the hybrid model, and it is still a fuel and cost saving - you can't buy an Atkinson ICE only Camry. Also recouped energy can be available not only from heavy city traffic, but more so from free moving traffic in urban areas where traffic lights and stop signs are a plenty and where more energy is shed from higher attained speeds, the frequent 60/80km/h to stop. Maybe a hybrid would not suit being a pure country or highway car, but most everywhere else it seems good value to me (from Toyota at least, and I'm not speaking as a cardigan wearer). As to the "nasty" little runarounds, it's such a shame we don't have incentives for "nice" city cars like Japan utilises in the Kei class. Governments could offer discounts or registration sharing for owners so to have two cars but to only use one at a time, the lump for the weekend destinations and the buzz box for weekly grind. A number plate identifying for weekends and holidays, or a quick release plate that can be swapped from car to car - it's all possible, but politicians - no imagination at all.
@dcvariousvids8082
4 жыл бұрын
When I was in school and I don’t mean college. In metalwork class, we had to learn and were expected to be able to recognise one thread from another. So if you were handed a nut or a bolt or threaded bar. You could make a corresponding bolt or nut for it. We learned the different look, sizes and uses for such threads as, BS: British Standard, BSF: British Standard Fine, BSC: British Standard Course, AS: American Standard, AF: American Fine, Whitworth, etc... and the new fangled metric. Similar but not as complex in woodwork. We learned and were expected to be able to order by type, size/s and weight/s. Of all screws for any job. If you took metalwork and woodwork and there weren’t the correct screws in stock. We were expected, to be able to turn and make such as was needed. I was 13-14yrs. old when I could recognise any thread/screw. And 14yrs. when I could make any nut or bolt or screw needed. But that was in an age, when schools were still allowed to entrust a kid with scissors and a bottle of glue, to make or fix things.
@suphatrachaiyasit7531
4 жыл бұрын
Got a Camry hybrid wife takes to work every day it goes service station every 3 weeks about $50
@mcduck5
3 жыл бұрын
Across how many kms?
@jimmydcricket5893
3 жыл бұрын
Does she work 10km away?
@winnie-the-poohahaha4428
2 жыл бұрын
I got a 2004 diesel triton and it uses 2 tanks of petrol a year
@kenhawkins8884
3 жыл бұрын
keep up the good work, love how you call a spade a spsde and terminoly
@jarrahfitzgerald2752
3 жыл бұрын
While the fuel consumption numbers might not be 100% attributable to the hybrid engine, they are still better than the CRV or CX5 from what I can see. I don't own any of these cars, but could you not make the argument that the hybrid is more efficient and, therefore, better for the environment? Obviously, driving conditions, which you mentioned, play a large role. I noticed you also preferred the CX5 over the CRV, mainly on power numbers. However, if you want to maximise space and fuel economy, would the hybrid Rav4 not be the best option between these three? Your advice would be greatly appreciated!
@dawayneduffy3509
4 жыл бұрын
Hi dude 😉 I would love to see you do more with tools. I find it very interesting & would be interesting to hear your thoughts on different tool reviews & the proper use of them. Keep up the awesome work champion.
@eyeLikeCarrots
4 жыл бұрын
John never uses them!
@guidonelliot5926
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man the Canning is so popular you'd be picked up before the rescue arrived. For those that do need mud terrains, we really really need them. If you're in a city, about 95 percent of the muddies you see are for image purposes. Cheers from fourbystan.
@rastusbaker
4 жыл бұрын
Nailed it on the two car strategy. Exactly what I was looking at.
@terrywn46
4 жыл бұрын
G'day John. Might be covering old ground from last night, but posting anyway. Japanese engineers developed their own cross-point design similar to that of the Phillips®. The Japanese cross-point drivers also have the self-centering and quick tool and screw engagement, however the “JIS” (Japanese Industrial Standard) design allowed torque and over-tightening to be controlled by the operator and not at the head of the screw. This key difference is why Phillips screwdrivers cannot properly engage \"JIS” (Japanese Industrial Standard) screw Seems a bit like Ph vs Posidriv.
@yggdrasil9039
4 жыл бұрын
9:30 "A great deal of additional money for" a hybrid? No, not a great deal at all. The price difference in the Camry hybrid and petrol is about 2 grand. If you drive a fair amount you make that 2 grand back in about 9 months. Thereafter you're saving money, driving a more reliable car, one that's quieter, smoother and less expensive to run.
@bruceevennett955
4 жыл бұрын
Yes and you will get that back in resale when it comes time to sell
@johannesschaller5510
3 жыл бұрын
JC, your views on the merits of hybrid vehicle ownership are spot on. If a person's regularly driving in stop-start traffic, there might be a case for a hybrid, but some of the so-called hybrids available now are pure window-dressing. I'm particularly looking at you Subaru, with your Forester e-Boxer. This hybrid's battery capacity is less than 0.6 kWh. That's around a half to a third of a cranking battery's capacity. And it would probably occupy a volume of about 3 litres. Why Subaru needed to dispense with the spare wheel to accomodate it is beyond me. Bryan/Brian should keep the Outlander for a couple more years and then get an EV, when there's more choice in the market. The ACT's electricity is 100% renewable now, so plugging it in every night will be as green as you'll get.
@markaustralia6794
2 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I have watched many of your videos and although not being an Engineer myself I did HSC Physics (and I am a retired VACC motor mechanic). Therefore I can follow all of your logics and the facts that you present. In this particular video you mention how a hybrid car takes advantage of the dynamic braking to salvage some of the energy of momentum. You assert that this is only of benefit in the suburban driving mode and of little consequence in the country driving situation. Having owned a current model Camry Hybrid Ascent Sport for two and a half months and covered more than 4,600 kilometres, I can tell you, that because we don't live in Holland we have many undulating highways and hills in the country regions. Our Camry Hybrid is very often going downhill on a highway with the Atkinson Engine turned off and dynamic charging occurring. Our real world fuel consumption average, tank to tank, since new, has been 4.6 l/100km. The Kia Seltos you mention claims around 7.6l/100km. Our Camry did 952km on it's first ever tank of Toyota complimentary fuel and this equates to 62 mpg (imperial) It is a large car with associated comfort and very quiet. We paid $41k (on the road), as it is not easy to bargain when there is a worldwide new car supply shortage. We definitely get the feel good factor of excellent fuel economy. Best of all, it is a great all round car, both for long distance and for shopping duties and has Toyota reliability and resale reputation. I hope I haven't made many spelling errors or grammar glitches as I am doing this on my phone. I really like watching your videos and recommend you try a Camry Hybrid for a week or so. Regards Mark
@stevelloyd5785
4 жыл бұрын
I drive a 2016 3l deisel turbo Hiace (big one) part time as a passenger shuttle with trailer. Just passed 500,000 km and no major repairs required. The secret is regular maintenance.
@hardy9429
3 жыл бұрын
exactly what I want, a cheap car to reliably get me to work every day, something you dont mind sitting out in the elements .
@charlie7921
3 жыл бұрын
Love all your videos. What got me hooked was the Alfa Romeo Minto you did years back. Thanks Charlie from Canada
@PradoKakadu
3 жыл бұрын
Love your responses to idiots who don't know what they're talking about and don't give you the benefit of the doubt! The world needs more people like you John.
@motombyesele1346
4 жыл бұрын
i live in bangkok, and the reason i will be buying the Toyota corolla cross is for the fuel efficiency. the traffic is just crazy.
@suphatrachaiyasit7531
4 жыл бұрын
It's faster to walk especially in lower sukhumvit
@charlieswoodwork
4 жыл бұрын
These livestreams are great! I never see them live but that they are available for download at anytime is really good. I agree re the value of Ryobi tools. As a home DIY'er old retired dude, I have a mix of some very good professional brands plus some weekend warrior stuff. I absolutely love my selection of professional quality Metabo 18V tools - drills, impact driver, jigsaw, and angle grinder which are very well featured and well balanced but I equally, if not more, love my 36V Ryobi gardening tools and some attachments - mower, line trimmer, cultivator attachment, long articulated hedge trimmer attachment, chainsaw, long pole branch trimmer, leaf blower. All of these Ryobi gardening tools duplicate a bunch of petrol driven tools which now spend their days resting in my shed. However, the convenience of using them outstrips any other consideration and the Ryobi warranties and Bunning's willingness to replace a broken Ryobi tool even when it is a few months out of warranty is brilliant. I especially recommend the 32V, 14" chainsaw. You would be surprised what this machine can do with, say, a hardwood brush box log. Just as efficient on such a log as a petrol chainsaw but much quieter, safer and easier to use. Not good for constant use though because the battery needs recharging every now and then so petrol is more efficient in that regard for pros.
@alexwright6038
4 жыл бұрын
I bought a torque wrench for the boot of my car on your advice and the 17mm socket required for the nuts. This is so I can tighten the nuts to the stated torque. Everyone needs their nuts in the right place.
@saabaton169
3 жыл бұрын
Apart from being a fairly big Toyota fan, I loved my 3 months with the Camry hybrid is because it was hands down the smoothest car I've ever driven, the combination of the 2.5 CVT and electric motor were flawless, and the interior was fabulous, and all this for €12k less than a base model Audi A6
@gregy1194
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, cheap eco ev for running around and the the tourer for the long trips. Two blokes at work, each bought a Rav4. One went hybrid, one didn't. Both drive 60km on hwy to work each day. Be intersting to compare fuel economy. On hybrids, why hasn't the tech that was used in the Chev/Holden Volt taken off ? That seems to make more sense.
@jfv65
4 жыл бұрын
There are plenty of those on the road in Europe . Opel Ampera and Chevy Volt but also BMW i3. But they were expensive when new. Those cars were only succesful because the buyer was eligable for government subsidies.
@mickmckean7378
Жыл бұрын
Very amusing JC, love the content and miss this banter from weekends all those years ago. Have you set up your own personal "Wilson" in the background from a helmet and cap?
@danialk8387
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. No hybrids for me. I like simplicity. Bought new Honda CRV non Hybrid. Love it.
@yggdrasil9039
4 жыл бұрын
In one way hybrids are simpler, because for Toyota at least, you never have to touch the engine. The only thing I've ever needed to do on my Prius is recondition the HV battery.
@tomic0ie
3 жыл бұрын
i got a hybrid and i think its good ,fuel usage is in half almost and most of a time in town it just perfect most of a trip in town done on battery , for me it is more then i expected ... if my brother ask me what car to buy next, i would say ... hybrid 100% ,forget battery only (for now ,unless they get cheaper ), today i done more then 200 km with bearly 1/4 of a tank of petrol ... it gets less then 5L to 100 Km ...it better then only petrol engine, it used more then 8L /100Km (im not a fan of diesel ... smells bad ) my old car used about 8.7L i just rounded to 8 but corolla hybrid showed 4.2L/100Km but i not trust this much and fill a tank again .... and my trip took less then 10 L of petrol so its good for me ... i would say ... but on other hand acceleration not like you drive some old mitsubishi fto (fto been faster ) ... but on other hand corolla will save me on petrol (nearly 2000 euro a year ... i hope )
@johnpro2847
2 жыл бұрын
27:50 clear enough answer to Benjamin ..the bit after thanking him for his question was somewhat fuzzy..for moi.
@AC-le9wv
3 жыл бұрын
I'd thought the hybrid efficiency on freeway/highway is also due to the eCVT (in Toyota, using a planetary gear system), which is more efficient than traditional CVT, together with Atkinson cycle engine and computer management of charge/discharge battery to maximize the efficiency. The key point is that hybrids are not only about recuperating energy loss from braking. the computer system also manage the battery power to charge & drive the motor in a way to maximize the efficiency at constant freeway / highway speed.
@jstephens2758
4 жыл бұрын
Ceramic coating seems a lot like the rustproofing they sell here in the frozen North. In the old days when cars were rustbuckets, it was easy to sell this stuff because the included warranty sounded so good. But most people did not know that the warranty only covered rust-THROUGH and required frequent inspections and immediate repair of any any surface rust at the owner's expense. If you did this, you wouldn't need the warranty. Now that most cars are thoroughly rust-proofed, it makes no sense at all but people still buy it. Other scams included the polymer coating that dealers sold for 20 times what it actually cost you to do yourself with a spray can you could buy and which wore off in months. Then there is the seat protector package which is a can of spray-on Teflon that you can also do yourself for a fraction of the price. Just don't inhale the fumes and let the car air out for a few days before driving.
@carstenweiland7896
4 жыл бұрын
I think I have one seen a green Bosch tool in the background, that really dissapointed me but I got over it.
@AussieDazza
4 жыл бұрын
I am a tradie , a commercial pool plumber and I have been using AEG tools daily for 5 years, zero issues.
@RobertSmith-di5ll
4 жыл бұрын
I ,too, would choose small cheap hybrid and big equipped for distance
@lozza2272
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for referring us to David Goggins. Great work with your workouts.
@seriouslycoffed
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting post. I own a Lexus ES300h (basically a luxury Toyota Avalon with a Camry hybrid drive system). I drive 90% open road (100 - 110 Kph) but still get between 6 and 6.7 litres per 100Km, (depending on load and how I am driving) exactly the same as I get in towns and cities. I do not see the loss of benefit not driving in towns/cities.
@AutoExpertJC
3 жыл бұрын
It would be more economical on the open road without the hybrid system.
@seriouslycoffed
3 жыл бұрын
@@AutoExpertJC Non-Hybrid model for the 2015 year would be 6 cylinder 2.5 engine (non-Atkinson cycle). Would that do better that 6 to 6.5 l/100Km? I am open to persuasion, but remain somewhat doubtful
@branroland
4 жыл бұрын
Love the show John. Regards from Romania.
@andyburnett8012
4 жыл бұрын
John, exactly as you mooted about hybrid ownership, we have two cars, a fully loaded Shogun with all the comforts for long distance / towing, and a small Lexus ct hybrid which as you say is a luxury small car. My wife drives the lexus and loves it, does about 30 miles per day and gets well over 50mpg, but it wasn't cheap, 16k (uk beans) and four years old, but low mileage and like a new car. Hybrid ownership here is completely polarised, some loathe them (as they're not really that green) but as a cheap to run car it's great. However, out of reach new to us and indeed second hand to many people. A cheap hybrid (if it could be made) would be ideal, but even a small toyota yaris hybrid starts at £19,340 (35,585 AUD).
@MrDingaling007
4 жыл бұрын
Actually the hybrid at Highway speeds plays a useful role when overtaking, at least in an old gen2 Prius, the electric motor gives you a nice boost when you neeed to overtake. The power is there when you really need it.
@yggdrasil9039
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, and around 30-50km/hr also has fantastic acceleration in a gen2 Prius when the battery is at full.
@gavinspring1350
4 жыл бұрын
Hi John. Recently purchased a new 2020 hybrid AWD Rav Cruiser. Went from an 18yr old LX470. Great car, great tow vehicle for our van, quality. However even babied as it was I was reluctant to throw the large amount of money it needed to fix major components that were either breaking or broken. My reasons in order of importance when purchasing the Rav were; Reliability Fuel economy Safety kit Comfort Performance Looks...and to be honest the green bit was just a bonus, if indeed it is actually a green item? Dont care really, but it would be nuce if it was. So far in regional NSW no heavy traffic we are achieving 5.4L/100k. Our fuel savings compared to the old V8 LX is huge. Plus it gets up and goes pretty good. A bit plasticky, is that a word? Anyway so far so good. Thats my hybrid story.
@yggdrasil9039
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, if you're driving a lot you're saving around 2, 3 or more grand a year on fuel.
@johnhadrill5360
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you say on these videos John.
@67daffy
4 жыл бұрын
Our Hybrid RAV4 is 1 year old now and all my research before purchase was online. Our trade in RAV4 was 10 years old. All current RAV4 have the same safety features across the range so that part was easy. Since the Minister of War and Finance would be the main pilot {i took myself off the road due to health reasons} obviously happy wife happy life she had recently hired a Mitsu Outlander {friends also own one} so it was on her list. Test drove a RAV4 AWD {i only wanted FWD as our previous RAV was AWD didnt see the benefit overall} Test vehicle was NOT the base model but it had a few more features and creature comforts so it got the nod {out the window went all my financial math} As i am TPI we paid no GST, got the trade in price increased, so called 'free' extras in the end the price difference from the base model was more than affordable. I did initially contact John via the form but we went out of the market not long after that, came back in when my situation got sorted.
@davidhancock91
3 жыл бұрын
All facts based common sense. Added bonus is that John has a sense of humour, unlike most Americans.
@madmickgarage
4 жыл бұрын
The JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screw is commonly found on Japanese motorcycles and equipment. Also called cross point screws
@jesmonddene4881
3 жыл бұрын
The hybrid F Trucks will take a while to get to Australia due to the positioning to change everything over to RHD. ETA is 12-18 months
@ridingwithpat
4 жыл бұрын
GPS enabled EPIRB John. For heading bush a GPS enabled PLB might be a better option. Pocket size compact so take it bushwalking etc.
@tedd9621
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John for demystify electric and hybrid cars.
@lindsaycole8409
4 жыл бұрын
In his case, the best option is probably a full-on plugin hybrid like the chevy/holden volt. Unfortunately not available new anymore and in Australia not properly supported. It has the range o an EV to allow you to have an EV only trips charged at home for most local journeys around Canberra, while hybrid engine allows normal ACT to Melbourne, Sydney or further trips.
@AutoExpertJC
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, but you would have to be a full-on nut to buy a Volt today. It was an abject failure in Australia.
@lindsaycole8409
4 жыл бұрын
@@AutoExpertJC Yes, it's unfortunate that GM came up with the concept, did a decent implementation and then dropped the marketing ball. No other company has picked the same concept up yet. But the concept of a medium EV only range capable plugin hybrid is a good one. Great for 1 car households that can charge the car, and suits smaller regional cities where there are regular long trips to larger centres.
@newbeginnings8566
3 жыл бұрын
John - would like to get a RAV4 PHEV for my partner. She drives 30-40km per day Mon-Fri and rarely the weekend. Occasionally she'll do a 400km round trip (hence the petrol back up). The RAV4 PHEV is an expensive mark up but I think it offers great performance and no EV downsides. Additionally it avoids expensive French taxes on CO2 emissions. I also think Toyota will make a great long term proposition - we keep our vehicles for over 10 years usually. Also we want something that helps us get through the carnage that is coming when they are trying to stop private motoring by pricing people off the roads.. What do you and any others think?
@jonm2522
3 жыл бұрын
Like you say John, a "Povery pack" Hybrid is what we want. Also with people disliking what you say, well that's their problem if they can't handle the truth or get offended. Be honest and blunt is best.
@ralphsmith242
4 жыл бұрын
Agree 100% with your commentary on Canberra. Most routine driving is done at the speed limit (80kph) on cruise control in top gear. Manual transmission is perfectly adequate here. Hybrids are expensive resources that should be used where they are efficient. That's not Canberra.
@giovannip.1433
4 жыл бұрын
Cover all the bases: Make a car a 'new car buyer' wants. Make a car that a 'second hand buyer' wants and make a vehicle that the old clunker buyer wants. They can meet all areas in one product. It is called reliability. It also increases market share. It also increases consumption. What cars in 'QAustralasia' have these qualities?
@simonjones7785
3 жыл бұрын
I grew up with having to understand the different sizing between witworth metric an sccross the flat aka AF SO ON MY EARLY SPANNERS AND SOCKETS , IT TOOK ME A LONG TIME TO CRACK IT BUT IT WAS WORTH IT sorry about the caps scrwed key board
@sbultitude-paull303
4 жыл бұрын
Conpletely agree with the cheap hybrid/EV idea; I'd assume that most people who these types of cars appeal to are swayed by the idea of saving money, hence expensive/luxury vehicles are irrelevant to many buyers of this nature. Then again, something like a G-Wiz or an electric Mirage is not something I'd be seen dead in, and the buying trend these days is skewed towards SUVs, so that could be the reason they're not available here yet.
@nairolfnednilruz
3 жыл бұрын
Your clips are excellent. Thanks alot!
@i-etranger
3 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of John, but so much sense in this podcast! Thank you.
@sofageek
4 жыл бұрын
On Ioniq if you press view you will get the back camera to see the rear view on the 10.25 inch screen rather than using the rear view mirror
@bign1667
4 жыл бұрын
Anyone else get a shock to see him speak more serious and calm.
@robv1139
4 жыл бұрын
Now you mention it, yes, quite refreshing.
@DoubtingThomas333
4 жыл бұрын
he's losing his vigor...balls aren't making as much test...also could be the wife has been having a serious chat, you know what I'm talking about. I come for the roasting of everyone and every thing worth roasting. To me, John isn't only an Engineer, he's an articulate guy, a good writer, and a pretty decent comedian at that.
@bign1667
4 жыл бұрын
@@robv1139 i don't mind the new style either
@RealButcher
4 жыл бұрын
I miss the MingMoles
@colinbell8250
3 жыл бұрын
I noticed in my brothers underground car park, his neighbour has brought an electric think Jag. Which had its own outlet cabled to his spot. Being a sparky im aware of the lengthy conduit / cable run very nicely installed together with its own metered supply. How much did this cost ? I estimate 4K as he said it was a 3phase outlet. Thats say 2,800 litres of fuel, and doesn't include his 28 cents per KWH or most probable $1,25 per day supply charge regardless.. Go figure that ?
@vincemahboub6362
3 жыл бұрын
Well done again John. You have the guts to say the truth. Looking forward to more of your videos.
@MchalesNavy
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder a bit about whether paint protection/ceramic coat stuff is required or not because you see a lot of not all that old cars, usually in dark colours, driving around with their clear coat pealing off all the horizontal surfaces. I've pretty much decided on only having white cars because of this, I've never seen a white car with its clear pealing off. My theory, perhaps obviously, being that dark cars are soaking up the sun, getting hotter, and it's ruining the paint. I mean maybe I'm just not seeing the clear pealing off white cars because it doesn't stand out, maybe it's something else entirely, I dunno. It still remains though that there are a lot of not so old cars with completely trashed paintwork getting around. For reference I'm in Central Queensland, the sun takes itself seriously up this way.
@GrandpaJeffrey
4 жыл бұрын
Sir “Whitworth of the spanner”. I now have a new name for some of my old wrenches. Love your show.
@kelvinjones7425
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for expanding my understanding of the hybrid performance envelope. It has been stated that Australia will have all electrical vehicles forced on us because of being dependent all imported vehicles mandatory at source of manufacture. As you point out long distances common in Austrailia are only practical with current technology using internal combustion drive. The overseas program for converting to 100% electric drive is becoming more alarmingly short with each press release . This would present Australia with a considerable transport problems. I see no increase in energy density of batteries in that time frame. Perhaps the need for hybrid will remain for Australia?
@willlehrfeld457
4 жыл бұрын
Bingo...except electric run around (LEAF) and long distance Bolt. I live in the US though so it is a bit different. Love the channel, even though I know nothing about cars.
@stevelloyd5785
4 жыл бұрын
Re the speedo error with larger tyres remark, I think you might have meant 10% larger tyres will correct the speedometer error.
@markwisdom383
4 жыл бұрын
What time is it in South Australia? We can't stand up and drink a beer at the same time but we can watch KZitem.
@coover65
4 жыл бұрын
Care Factor zero? You know who cares about SA? Nobody, because it's the sleepy state where nothing happens. And they talk funny.
@fonzypop
4 жыл бұрын
Hi John, thanks for the info on Whitworth. I’ve worked on vintage British commercials and didn’t know the history. Keep up the good work
@russcattell955i
4 жыл бұрын
My brother was an apprentice heavy vehicle mechanic in the 70's. On his meagre wage he bought the biggest set of AF/metric spanners & socket set he could. One day the foreman told him to fix that Landrover just been towed in. That's when the fun started, It was Whitworth !
@adrianciobotaru9595
4 жыл бұрын
I reccomend Kia Niro, without plug in ! It handles well, enough power and you don t have to worry about charging it... i studied the market an entire year, tried several models... KIA NIRO IS THE BEST ! Without plug in ! Couse the plug in is more expensive and you always carry an unnecessary weight with you...
@smeghead61
3 жыл бұрын
Not if you live in Shitsville.
@mikepayne5277
4 жыл бұрын
I had to deal with an Uncle Joe here in Texas...called me out for left hand threads...was told 'no such thing', you don't know what you are saying!!! Two years in trade school for machine shop training, four years pounding out a degree all the while running a machine tool company, and I am the idiot.
@stevejones8665
3 жыл бұрын
Here in UK I bought an ex Ambulance and found out the hard way when I was trying to change a flat they have left hand threads on one side of the vehicle. Health and Safety gone mad ?, you wouldn't want the wheels coming of whilst being taken at speed to Hospital tho😊.👍👍
@eb1888.
4 жыл бұрын
Did you fully evaluate his use of a hybrid or PHEV? A plug-in may work if he has a daily work commute within the range of the plug-in battery. One way if he can use an outlet at work. 32 miles pure electric for the Ioniq PHEV. could make a sizable dent in his yearly commuting costs. If his daily distance is more the Ioniq EV could be a good choice. Or the Niro EV, Kona EV, etc. It depends on his daily miles. As an expert, you can educate him in the long-term value of an EV. And make him comfortable with the choice if it works.
@paulystp
2 жыл бұрын
My mates injector snapped off inside whilst being replaced, the mechanic said if he couldn’t get it out the whole head would be replaced , luckily the mechanic got it out
@alexwright6038
4 жыл бұрын
Socrates himself, was particularly missed. A lovely little thinker, but a bugger when he's pissed.
@ozskeeter
4 жыл бұрын
my first hybrid was perfect in heavy suburban melbourne traffic, yes we did some long distance driving but mostly it was short trip, stop start. In its last few years of it's life (after 12 years of ownership) it was mostly 35km am and 35km pm work/home travel on open road. Was not as emotionally satisfying. I would have replaced by all electric if there was anything able to have been purchased either near work or home but mid-north coast NSW does not have all electric dealership in any brand.
@acdimitriu
4 жыл бұрын
11:35: I'm not sure how other hybrids works, but on my 2004 Toyota Prius I save gas even at highway speeds. Every once in a while I see the battery being used to accelerate the car, driving at 100 kmh. Not sure if it matters, but my average consumption at 100kmh is around 4.6 l/100km. And another thing, there is no transmission in a Prius, it's all connected to the 2 electrical motors and the gas engine.
@acdimitriu
4 жыл бұрын
@@AllyOfJustice Officially, Toyota calls it (GenIII) a 410 transaxle assembly...and it DOES have meshed gears, just like normal "shifting" transmissions, except that with the planetary (ring, sun, planet) CVT there is NO engagement/disengagement motion (ala' clutch or torque-converter). Instead, gear-ratio is controlled via selective over-/under-drive speed-control of the planetary-gear assembly, resulting in ALMOST infinite gear-ratio adjustability. There is a MIN and MAX ratio, but anything between them is infinitely available & adjustable.
@RCBushBasherDownUnder
4 жыл бұрын
Hi John love the show. long-time follower. your content is often part of the family discussions over the cold frothy. Hybrid: personally i agree, just not yet, not till the next battery tech is confirmed and if worth it. Petrol:... Diesel: I have recently changed to Diesel as I got fed up with the unleaded rise and fall every month or so. a full tank in the family car and run to the office would not last a fortnight. Diesel, I need it i go get it. Petrol was keep it above a 1/4 and top up till the prices did the 30 to 40 cent price drop. I am now in the market for a small second family car for the run about and i have considers returning to Petrol as I believe going forward I will have a monthly cycle Thank you for the content, the topics and facts, "just the facts"
@darrylmoore
4 жыл бұрын
"Open Road" tested the new supercharged mustang and was so enamoured with its performance etc that the Tester had Stars in his eyes and never mentioned its star rating as a problem.
@bign1667
4 жыл бұрын
You are correct about the cheap EV run around idea. I was considering a Tesla 3 when they said it was going to be the most affordable car but that never happened when I saw the price on the release date. I could never give up on owning a 95/98 petrol car. But if they could make an EV that was cheap and nasty like a MG or a Suzuki Alto that would save me alot of money around town I would be very happy to own one. Look at the super soco tc for example they sells electric scooters motorcycles and I think the fact that you can easily open the fuel tank cover and remove the battery easy carrying it to charge under your desk at work is what makes EV's far more practical than the EV cars which I love.
@waynerussell6401
4 жыл бұрын
The Model 3 SR was released in Feb 2019 at US$35000, around two grand less than the then average car purchase price, but with the same interior as the more expensive SR+, minus the stereo sub. kzitem.info/news/bejne/p4Sb1KufgH95gKQ www.electrive.com/2020/10/01/tesla-lowers-model-3-price-in-china-thanks-to-lfp-cells/
@bign1667
4 жыл бұрын
@@waynerussell6401 not buying one because when I included all the essential addons and charging station it's a 6 figure car
@tbonemc2118
4 жыл бұрын
I agree the initial cost of hybrids is off putting but I came across the opportunity to buy a demonstrator hybrid Camry back in 2012 with 15000ks on it for just over a 30% discount on the new price. I buy Toyota's for comfortable trouble free motoring and since then the thing has cost me a set of tyres, new wiper blades and a headlight bulb. If power, speed and performance is your thing then I don't know why anyone buys a car because my other vehicle is a CBR1100xx motorbike. Faster from 0 - 60 than a Veyron and yet so many machine heads want to show how fast their cars are. I'm 65 now and many years ago I worked out there is a time and place for everything but it's still nice knowing I have the power for when a Veyron wants a drag away from some traffic lights. I don't share your love of diesels as a bike rider because if I had my way all diesel vehicles would direct the exhaust through the passenger cab for 5 minutes every hour just to remind them of the crap they're spewing out for others to breathe. Yeah I've heard about all the new technology but it's just a pity it doesn't work very well if at all. Getting back to hybrids there are many advantages like on undulating highway driving as the electric motor kicks in on the rises so the petrol engine doesn't work any harder. Electric air conditioners work for about 15minutes without the engine on. The biggest advantage is they change the way you drive as you can see what's happening all the time. It's my grandpa car but I'm still on the original brake pads after 120000ks. Unheard of without any obvious inconvenience saving huge amounts on maintenance.
@GARGONDIZZA1
3 жыл бұрын
Cost of ownership of hybrid from 200,000 to 300,000 vs non-Hybrid? Does the savings disappear long term?
@bodrip1
3 жыл бұрын
Those are the style of specs I'm going to buy. Good work, as always though.
@goranmiljus2664
3 жыл бұрын
Why are there no hybrid commercial vehicles? A hybrid HiAce van for delivery vehicle would be great.
@exidy2290
3 жыл бұрын
A friend has a Prius in a coastal city in the mid north of NSW. In 10 years he has only 40,000 km on it in 10 years of ownership from new. I told him the benefit here are minimal at best but, as he said, he just wanted it. To my way of thinking he would have been better off in a Yaris or Corolla hatch. He is in his 80s, not poor and money was not an issue, he just wanted to think green.
@yggdrasil9039
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he wouldn't have made money back on a Prius driving 40k, but they are nice to drive, and the most fuel efficient of the Toyota hybrids.
@jamcofec
3 жыл бұрын
John your thoughts circa 16 mins 30 secs in about a 2 car family and what such a group might need... Totally agree.. As I get older, I'm less concerned about how a car looks and more aware of the fit and function I.E. is it "fit for purpose"... The wife has had a couple of i30s (incl the super sporty SR variant).. Guess I'm just coming through to say, YES I agree, we use the Subaru as the longer trip 'tourer' and the i30 for local jobs - although this becomes problematic as my wife doesn't like me in her i30. Thankfully she has no issues with taking my Suby. Keep up the great work - that piece you did on the Wheels COTY was just hilarious... because it's so true - and having worked in these big disingenuous companies (not auto coys) - it simply runs so true. PS how dare you be satirical! hahahhahaha .. PPS I'll never drive a Mustang.. PPPS you tool!
@reedkelly6145
4 жыл бұрын
STANDARD.. Is engine braking / down shifting to decelerate a bad thing? Does doing this cause premature wear on a clutch or other parts that are more expensive to replace then brake pads? When approaching a red light or traffic congestion I have a habit of down shifting instead of stepping on the brake pedal. Guess trying to get the most out of the experience of driving a standard. Is engine braking the same for cars / trucks / and motorcycles all? I also do this on my motorcycle and now the clutch is slipping. What's your expert opinion, clutch / transmission for accelerating and brakes for braking, or is it ok to down shift and hear the engine roar as you decelerate? Yes I know standard is almost dead now, and yes I know without stepping on the brake the brake lights won't come on. Please tell me what I don't know, but should. THANKS
@royblackburn1163
4 жыл бұрын
British Standard Whitworth (BSW) is not obsolete its alive and well and very popular, well 1/4" is , its the standard camera mount thread worldwide and will be on all the camera's you're using right now.
@wimschoenmakers5463
4 жыл бұрын
I drive a 2010 Toyota Hybrid. Cheap, verry fuel efficient, low maintenance, full options and can't break down. Really a no brainer. 😁 If you have the money, go for a Prius Plugin Hybrid, the Corolla Hybrid or a RAV4 Hybrid. Forget all others.
@coover65
4 жыл бұрын
I'd consider a RAV4 hybrid, but hopefully the new hybrid Kluger will be here soon enough.
@wimschoenmakers5463
3 жыл бұрын
@@coover65 Good choise if you need more space and more power then a RAV4 hybride. But I assume the Kluger will be also more exspensive than a RAV4.
@coover65
3 жыл бұрын
@@wimschoenmakers5463 We've currently got a Kluger, so happy with power and size. Waiting until the new one comes out so I can compare it with the Lexus RX450hL.
@Fandao19
2 жыл бұрын
Camry hybrid is a bulletproof winner as well
@mithren86
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea about cheaper shop/ school runner EVs!
@privatenexus5764
9 ай бұрын
I missed why the plug-in hybrid was a bad idea? Was it price?
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