95% of all Land Rovers ever built are still on the road, the other 5% made it home 😉
@gutfeeling3440
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! 😄
@posniknelb6114
3 жыл бұрын
Not discoveries though
@simmybear31
3 жыл бұрын
@@posniknelb6114 yes I agree having owned 2 that none made it home 😉
@davidelliott5843
3 жыл бұрын
Subaru WRX 2.5 with a blown head gasket will be dirt cheap. Get it fixed, perhaps with a new radiator and you’re good to go.
@gillywizz
3 жыл бұрын
As they say in Oz: If you want to go to the outback, get a Land Rover.... If you want to come back again, get a Toyota.
@rogerr2796
3 жыл бұрын
Your video was short and to the point. I appreciate that. Too many of these videos take 20 minutes to say what you did in 3.
@markgibbins4143
3 жыл бұрын
Well said my thoughts exactly
@diegohuijbregtsgarcia5102
3 жыл бұрын
This has everything to do with monetization, sadly.
@jeffb5785
2 жыл бұрын
Amen, I lose interest before 5 minutes is up
@frisco-2.0
3 жыл бұрын
I never had problems with any of the Opel/Vauxhall Astra series.
@stephenbourne4872
3 жыл бұрын
I've had Astras on and off since 1991 and never had a bad one oddly
@WalkWithWallace
3 жыл бұрын
My mate nicknamed is Astra the Disastra due to the issues he had with it.
@vinegar008
3 жыл бұрын
The common problem amongst Astra J (09-15) is coolant leak, especially the O-ring at quick disconnect (side of the engine on top of the gearbox). Friend of mine does mostly short trips, so the coolant below that o-ring was enough to keep the car cool. If he use it for motorway driving, things could become really ugly. I had the O-ring replaced, fill and bleed the coolant for him at £15
@Asad-zeetwo5241
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. However, I've noticed the people who are agreeing with Mike about them not being reliable are talking about one's that are 2015 and above
@jackbeam56
2 жыл бұрын
I never had or have problems with my 2 Opel Astra G 1.6 8v, the current one is a automatic and I have him nearly 8 years and still enyoing him :-))
@samuelboyd972
2 жыл бұрын
This guy has proved time and time again he knows * all about cars
@paulkazjack
3 жыл бұрын
My astra is 10 years old! I havnt had one single problem with it.
@rtann
3 жыл бұрын
Have had freelander for 10 years. No real issues to report except gunk in fuel tank. Had VW Golf GTI with plenty of issues including head trim falling apart, oil leaks All cars are a gamble. If you like the car you’d put up with it if it need repairs.
@acelectricalsecurity
3 жыл бұрын
As Scot kilmer says, if you want reliability you buy honda, Toyota or lexus
@martinrivermoore9545
3 жыл бұрын
Or Peugeot....with the added bonus of never having to fear rust issues.
@CarShopping101
3 жыл бұрын
Hondas are not what they used to be. Even the CEO of Honda a couple of years ago said they had to make serious efforts to improve their quality.
@davemcallister6650
3 жыл бұрын
I agree about Lexus motors ive had my ls400 for 15 yrs without any problems
@chriskinsley4922
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct Wouldn’t touch a french car German ain’t that good Toyota Yaris for nipping about Auris for a couple Avensis for a family Rav as your Chelsea tractor Can’t go wrong with any of the 4 above ☝️
@jonnygti
3 жыл бұрын
@@chriskinsley4922 yes we’ve got a Toyota Avensis for a family car, very reliable, comfortable, great interior space for the size of car, and a massive boot, even without dropping the rear seats down, very practical, wish I had it when my daughter was born 3 years ago, instead we had a BMW 3 series, took me 5/10mins to try squeeze a pram into the boot! In the Avensis it would have just dropped straight it without touching the sides
@timarmstrong5813
2 жыл бұрын
The problem with Subaru head gaskets is not the car it's the driver.
@richarddye9170
3 жыл бұрын
I had a top spec Freelander 2 for three years and apart from servicing the only thing I had to do to it was to clear the aircon vent drain, a two minute job.
@XiamaraTheToxicMu
3 жыл бұрын
i helped a friend re engine his Freelander 1, from the dreaded engine to a bmw engine.
@carlpearce2252
3 жыл бұрын
Snap, I've got a Freelander 2 2012 and the only time its gone in the garage is for a service, but thats typical of the LR haters out there.
@skylined5534
2 жыл бұрын
@@XiamaraTheToxicMu BS. Sounds like yoyre intimating that you swapped out the K series for the BMW diesel. While the diesel models actually ran the BMW motor to swap out the entire engine and electronics, dash, various emission control systems, fuel system etc etc wouldn't be viable.
@ttmadness34
2 жыл бұрын
The problem with JLR products is that people buy them and think they can run them on a small budget. they are a luxury and expensive car that needs maintenance (like most cars). If you buy one thats been looked after and maintained well, you should have a decent car.
@jerzygawor958
3 жыл бұрын
Had three Discoveries. Nothing but trouble. Switched to Toyota Land Cruiser and its been a dream experience. Great video Mike - thanks.
@adeh503
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, the land cruiser is a beast of a vehicle and super reliable
@kerrylee4633
3 жыл бұрын
The Land Cruiser is unparalleled.
@patrickfurzer2534
2 жыл бұрын
my partner has had an astra now for 6 yrs and has had no problems at all just the usual, brake pads, battery oil senser presure gauge and it still runs lovely. ( regular service is a must and makes all the difference !!!!)
3 жыл бұрын
I am driving a 1.0 GTDi Fiesta Black (140 ps version) for 5 years now and did not have any issues with the engine or the car itself... Also my dad is driving a Focus 1.0 (125 PS version) for 8 years now and guess what he also did not had any issues with the engine... although we had some small accidents that required changing/reworking the front bumper, fenders etc, engine did not required any intervention at all. The only thing I agree with Mike is that it is not easy to find a technician outside the authorized Ford services if something happens. This is because it is not an ordinary engine that a common layman technican can tinker with due to the balancing, part tolerances and so on :) For the Vauxhall Astra (Opel in my country) shown in this video I heard lots of issues with the transmisson and have a friend that experienced problems and could not find a new transmisson because it is not produced anymore and had to get his transmisson somewhat repaired and continue to use it with some minor noise and rattling issues :(
@FatHead1979
2 жыл бұрын
@der kybernetiker The main 2 potential concerns with the 1st generation 1.0 EcoBoost engines are both relatively easy to mitigate and once sorted, they're a really nice engine (not so nice to work on due to multiple Ford specific tools, especially tools required for changing the cambelt). The main concerns are: 1. The plastic t-piece within the cooling loop getting brittle, then failing, dumping all the coolant out and if the engine isn't immediately switched off, the engine will be scrap due to the higher temperatures the EB engines run at. This weakness is easily addressed by replacing certain parts of the cooling loop with the revised parts fitted to the MK3.5 Focus (due to the higher running temperatures, the coolant reservoir can also suffer from micro-cracking so it's sensible to check this periodically). 2. Like most engines with a wet belt timing setup, the belt is VERY sensitive to the oil being changed on schedule AND with the exact Ford specification of oil. Failure to adhere to this will result in the wet belt degrading very quickly i.e. it will start shedding material/teeth which will block/restrict the oil pickup in the sump. Not good news for the turbo at this point. Other than the cambelt replacement job really needing the engine out, various Ford specific tools/parts so the cost is really high, it's really not a bad little engine.
@beerman2221
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a discovery and it had few problems when I bought it and those problems were fixed that was a year ago and it has been good ever since. and every car brakes down eventually
@jongillies4871
3 жыл бұрын
Just don’t ever buy a car off Mike Brewer job done 🤣🙌🏻
@boopadin
3 жыл бұрын
Only if Ed has had a go round it 🤣
@PeterSmith-ls7ut
3 жыл бұрын
Lol. Best comment on here
@TARWCreations
3 жыл бұрын
1.0 Ecoboost ?? Really?! My brothers fiesta is a great little runner and he has no issues finding garages to do work for him!
@lorrainejoseph5740
8 ай бұрын
Brewers got 2 1 litre ecoboost Ford fiestas for sale in his dealership so is he selling crap?
@daveh9753
3 жыл бұрын
Bought a Freelander 2 litre TDI from new in 2002 and I am still driving it. Apart from an early common problem with the sealed hydraulic clutch linkage which was cured by a modified system it has since been completely trouble free. In 2021 with over 150,000 miles on the clock it still gives the same performance and mileage (500 miles on a full tank) as the day I bought it.
@samuelboyd972
2 жыл бұрын
I has a m5 astra diesel auto best automatic gearbox EVER PUT 159 .000 MILES ON A DREAM CAR.
@michaellord9
3 жыл бұрын
had my Freeland 2 for 6 years... never failed
@jjs3287
3 жыл бұрын
Astra surprised me. I never really liked them until I bought one as a temporary car and ended up really enjoying it but at the same time never understanding why. I never had it long enough to see how reliable it was.
@tommyreazy
3 жыл бұрын
Says a man that really doesn't like cars
@MrSteveBertone
3 жыл бұрын
Owned my Astra nearly 20 years never had a problem, owned many other cars too
@charliepeebles2531
3 жыл бұрын
A friend had an Astra back in the 90's/00's. He drove it all over Europe and it ended up doing well over 200,000 miles.
@jjs3287
3 жыл бұрын
Mine was an Astra J from 2014. It was a Diesel SRI and had a really great suspension that controlled body roll yet was soft and compliant on the straights. Reasonable ground clearance and a short wheelbase meant it was good on B roads and country lanes. It had comfortable Insignia like seats too. Had it had a Sat Nav and a DAB radio, I think it would have been an even harder decision to let it go. Some cars just feel right - I just sold a second hand, top of the range 4 series BMW that although much faster and impressive to look at, was actually a much harder car to live with and was total crap to drive compared to that little Astra. Wife hated the look of the Astra though and won't let me get another one....personally Its a BMW I will never buy again.
@zackaboy1236
2 жыл бұрын
Astras are the first car that comes to mind when the word Vauxhall is said i they’re brilliant cars, and haven’t lost quality from the 80s to present!!
@paulpalmtree9295
3 жыл бұрын
I am simply astonished that Included in the top five cars that you should never buy, is the BMW 1-Series. Back in 2015 I purchased an approved used BMW 120D Urban 3-Door sports hatch (6-Speed Manual). This particular 1-series was a 2012 (August) Model. One previous owner, Full service history, only 15,000 miles, with extended warranty to August 2018.......This little BMW has been amazing, over the last six years there has not been a single fault or issue, I mean absolutely nothing wrong at all. I have the car serviced and MOT (no advisories ever) in August every year at the main BMW agent, the average bill is about £410 including MOT a year. The BMW now has 62,209 miles on the clock. And one thing is for certain, I will be keeping this BMW 1-Series for many years to come.
@samuelboyd972
2 жыл бұрын
Best way to describe bmws junk cars like thiwr minis
@maverick6631
Жыл бұрын
Self destruct engines when the timing chain gives out.
@jackkruese4258
3 жыл бұрын
I had a Freelander 2 for 3 years no problem except routine maintenance. I’ve had 5 Audis and the last one was a total dog, lost count of how many times in broke down and how much it cost to keep going.
@anthonyxuereb792
3 жыл бұрын
So the other 4 Audis were OK?
@jackkruese4258
3 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyxuereb792 1 no, the head gasket blew at 110000 miles but the other 3 all good.
@anthonyxuereb792
3 жыл бұрын
@@jackkruese4258 it's a pity the Germans didn't go that little bit extra
@jackkruese4258
3 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyxuereb792 Yes indeed, I have a Mercedes now with 200000 miles which goes and goes
@mathewnicholls5881
Жыл бұрын
I had a brand new Astra J in 2010, what an absolute shed. Put me off Vauxhall for life, had nothing but problems from day 1, Flashing break lights when breaking, Went through 3 Coil packs in two years even though doing decent mileage. Breaks squealing all the time even with run in pads and disks seemed to need cleaning every 6months, Steering faults with sensors going bad all the time which almost caused a fire behind the dash, Exhaust rattles and a hole in the exhaust system. Then their was the rust underneath. One mechanic asked if the car had ever been in the sea at one point as the rust was so bad. Never again for me was happy to see it go 😂
@peteramos6081
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly right about Ford EcoBOOM engine , my wife's 1.0 red edition 140 just made it to 50k miles , she has owned it from new , full service history , oil starvation from a know design fault has now resulted in destroyed turbo which immediately destroyed the bottom end. £4k fix , the car is ultimately scrap. My advice is do not buy any 1.0 ecoboost cars from ford , new or old , avoid , avoid , avoid...as a matter of fact do not buy any Ford vehicle you will regret it , and customer service is deplorable.
@wolf79wolf79
3 жыл бұрын
I've got a Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost (100 BHP) in a nice candy-blue colour with more than 100k km on it. So far so good, no problems whatsoever, although I remember my mechanic telling me once that 3-cyllinder engines can never be as durable and long-lasting as 4-cyllinder ones.
@peteramos6081
3 жыл бұрын
@@wolf79wolf79 That works out to around 60,000 miles or so , just be very careful , lucky to get it that far my friend , another Friend of mine 46,000 miles 2016 model focus just blew its turbo and top end a few weeks after my wife's fiesta , they paid for the ford service pack too , your a very lucky guy so far.... needless to say nether my friend or my wife will ever buy another ford...which is a shame because as you say they look great and have some stunning colours.
@wolf79wolf79
3 жыл бұрын
I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.
@davidbillyard6629
3 жыл бұрын
Over stressed sewing machine engines..
@slabbyrider8665
3 жыл бұрын
Head gasket the last thing? That's the least of your worries, better than the cam chain snapping on your 1 series.
@wayinfront1
3 жыл бұрын
Re the Astra: I've got a 2001 Opel Astra, 1.6 engine (tuned by Lotus apparently - not just my car but the whole Opel and Vauxhall Astra range at the time) and it's very reliable indeed. Had to spend no more than £400 on parts for it over the 3 years I've owned it, and that was just for things you expect to need replacing like tyres, battery, bits of the exhaust At some stage a couple of bushes too. The car only cost me £300! It had done 114,000 miles, have added about 50,000 miles since then. The engine is marvellous. Got a lovely growl, plenty of poke, but economical enough at 40 mpg. Handles beautifully. A pleasure to drive, never lets me down, and the body looks as good as new. Don't know what it's made of but it doesn't rust at all. Modern Astras may be crap but mine certainly is not.
@steves427
3 жыл бұрын
Quite agree & more of the same. Mines a 2004 1.4LS Astra mark4. 160,000+ miles now on the clock (122,000 when bought) Full service history. Bought her 6 years ago. Still on original clutch & Shocks. Original GM factory fitted battery failed 2 years ago. Replacement parts ABS sensor 2 years ago, one set of 4 tyres, Exhaust system back from cat & one rear shock. Does 45 mpg+, goes like stink on the A11/A12 - 85 mph cruising speed. Used to doing Norwich to Bexleyheath (door to door) in 2 hours 15 mins that's an average speed of 70 mph! Again a pleasure to drive (like a mini American muscle car without the handling issues -Lotus inspired suspension) and own. Need a cheap car, dependable, practical, ageless, good looking car you cant go far wrong with a Vauxhall Astra mark4 & unlike the Ford Focus mark 1 there are still plenty of good ones around.
@jamieskinner3908
3 жыл бұрын
Ahh the older ones, mr brewer is on about the newer ones, and I have to agree with you, known many own astras and can't recall any embugggerance?
@Deepak-uk4cf
2 жыл бұрын
I've got a 2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 and it's generally been reliable since my dad purchased it in 2012. The previous owner hadn't serviced it at all and it must have been run on a shoestring budget. That was likely the reason we had to have major work done on the engine and replace the gearbox. Generally since then not much has gone wrong. It's been pretty fun to drive and the engine makes a nice sound. I've driven a fair few newer cars and this drives smoother than a lot of them. Now the radiator hose is rotten and leaks coolant, seems to be something that started years ago judging by coolant stains on the engine block. Can't seem to find a replacement part, but k seal has done the trick for the time being. Unfortunately my mpg figure isn't anything like yours. I barely get 28mpg which kills as the car isn't particularly fast either
@maverick6631
Жыл бұрын
Astra H was arguably the best of this model. Loads of them around with 6 figure mileages. Solid build and stood up to massive abuse / neglect. Well maintained examples went on forever.
@wayinfront1
Жыл бұрын
@@maverick6631 Mine is still going strong. Engine still sounds like new. Lovely deep growl to it. But smooth as silk at 70mph and over on motorways.
@johnbower7452
3 жыл бұрын
To be fair to the Scooby; it wouldn't surprise me in the least if that's down to the way they get driven. You keep red-lining a car and driving it harshly sooner or later something's gonna give. Probably the head gasket.
@number8485
3 жыл бұрын
I own an 11 year old Freelander 2 and it’s the best car I have ever had.There are still many of the these on the road and yes they are likely to cost a bit but in the right hands they will go on for a long time.I have just ‘clocked’110,000 mi and it feels just run in.Look after them and they will look after you.
@nick7076
3 жыл бұрын
Dad had discos for 20 yeara. Properly serviced, towed a big 2 wheeled caravan to south of France every year. Nothing ever stopped them. Odd fault that any car can throw up but never anything that stopped the job.
@andrewallen9993
3 жыл бұрын
He sounds as honest as a used car salesman!
@wyomikey65
3 жыл бұрын
Subaru head gasket issue common on the ej25D (DOHC) ,ej251 and ej253 (both SOHC) naturally asperated models....the turbo model WRX and STI used a MLS (multi layer steel) head gasket, problem not as common. turbo failures and rod bearing failures due to oil consumption and poor lubrication design the bigger problem If you own a Subaru you MUST check your oil regularly. Just the nature of the beast
@reneleeuwenkamp3456
3 жыл бұрын
Good Morning Mike, I see this item now so a late respons, we are Landrover specialist in Holland and we don't agree with your opinion about the Freelander and Discovery.If these cars are properly maintained they have few problems, and we maintain them a lot . So we disagree Even so have a nice day.
@3storiesUp
3 жыл бұрын
I bet you do maintain them a lot :D ..absolute junk
@mickeymini9522
2 жыл бұрын
I would add the second generation Mini to the list of cars to avoid. The Prince engine used in these cars is 'really really' a poor choice, be it the N12, N14, N16 or N18. I believe the same engine is used in the the BMW 1 Series which might explain the issues there. Basically you have a series of issues with these engines from coolant system failure (water pump and thermostat housing), cam chain tensioner failure, cam chain failure, oil control ring failure (cause of high oil consumption), value seats dropping out (N12/N16, hot idle issue) These are common problems across the the range so don't be fooled in to thinking its just a bad batch, they are all bad.
@richardchandler8454
3 жыл бұрын
There are 14 Land Rover products in my family and circle of friends in the UK, Canada, France and Germany. Not one has had major issues, I am on my 5th Discovery, a D3, 168,000 miles, running well
@I_hate_Vegemite
3 жыл бұрын
Its a vehicle for the private school run, just as a Jeep Grand Cherokee is a vehicle for cashed up bogans on a state-school run. For serious off reading in truly remote and rugged areas where your life may depend on vehicle reliability, then it has to be a Landcruiser.
2 жыл бұрын
oh dear
@nick54021
2 жыл бұрын
My wife has a 1ltre ecoboost for 6 years from new never had a problem and its used every day for work .serviced every year .
@markullyett
3 жыл бұрын
Ive had my Astra k, 3 years,never had a spanner to it. Just serviced it regular
@TregTube
3 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what a modern car is supposed to be like. Unfortunately many Vauxhalls are not as reliable as yours
@GeordieBoy69
3 жыл бұрын
Still plenty time for it to go wrong, and you've just jinxed it now.
@markullyett
3 жыл бұрын
@@GeordieBoy69 yep be just my luck
@colinirons9305
3 жыл бұрын
If serviced properly Astras go forever 👍
@blinnet
3 жыл бұрын
Just wait for your driver side rear lamp cluster to fail. 😂
@ndmukuk
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree re the Discovery. I've had mine for 16 years. Total nightmare but I love it for some reason.
@ronrichardson3103
3 жыл бұрын
I had two discoveries .they were great no problems ..but i sold both before they had 50k miles on . Thats your answer dont buy any high milers .
@ndmukuk
3 жыл бұрын
@@ronrichardson3103 I had many problems way before 50k
@johndavies6920
3 жыл бұрын
I've a 16 plate vauxhall astra since new other than sundry items never had a problem
@PhilipKerry
Жыл бұрын
I've got THE most reliable car I've ever owned ( I've been driving since 1977 ) , it's a Suzuki Celerio 1L 3 cyl and I've owned for six years since new . All it's ever had maintenance wise is two front tyres , oil and fluid changes ( never needed topping up ) and it's still on the original discs and pads .
@stevelewis7263
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a used Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol with about 32k on the clock, I had it for about 10 years, put another 130,000 on the clock, and the only major thing I had go wrong on it was the ventilation fan motor packed up
@boyasaka
Жыл бұрын
Mick is talking bollox you won’t find the Astra in any other unreliable list
@tonyjedioftheforest1364
3 жыл бұрын
Surprised that the Astra is on the list. My brother in law had an SRI from new for 10 years without issue. I have the Zafira SRI for several years which has been brilliant and a fabulous family car which is very versatile. Prior to that a Zafira 1.6 for 7 years which was again very reliable. The only thing that I spent on it was it’s service and a new exhaust. I hope after writing this that something doesn’t go wrong!
@rogerfroud300
3 жыл бұрын
You can't tell anything meaingful from a sample of one.
@tonyandrew950
3 жыл бұрын
I agree iv had a astra sports tourer 7 years excellent car.
@joncarter2994
3 жыл бұрын
Snap - several Astra’s and never an issue
@tonyjedioftheforest1364
3 жыл бұрын
@@rogerfroud300 don’t you mean 3.
@TheMerlin672
3 жыл бұрын
Mike is giving his own opinion, and in the case of the Astra, he does state that there are millions of these on the roads. It might be dull, mundane or whatever you want to call it, but it is very popular and I know of many, many Astra's that owners are more than happy with. They do have their weak points, but so do McLaren P1's which cost around £860,000 pounds new. You pay your money and take your chance.
@TheDanno34
2 жыл бұрын
Agree with the Astra being on the list. After owning a few Astra vans over the years with no issues I decided on a fairly new at the time Astra H 2008 1.7cdti for the family car. Once she got past 35,000 miles it was neverending problems.
@Yimello
Жыл бұрын
Agree with you there. My girlfriend had a 2011 astra 1.7. At the best of times, it ran like a piece of farm equipment, but it also had no end of issues. Possibly the most frustrating car I've ever had to deal with.
@danmoney9932
3 жыл бұрын
These tiny engines with turbo that all manufacturers seem to insist on now are basically a grenade under the bonnet.
@leonkloonsner
3 жыл бұрын
Even Honda is having serious problems and they famously produce the most reliable engines.
@LANTER2300
3 жыл бұрын
If I wanted advice on reliable cars, I would talk to the tall man.
@colinme2672
3 жыл бұрын
You do know he has been a main dealer for decades?
@nick7076
3 жыл бұрын
@@colinme2672 last person you should ever listen to about buying a car is the person trying to sell it to you.
@rogbrown1458
3 жыл бұрын
@@nick7076 true. Rog. Pacific sunset .
@PeterSmith-ls7ut
3 жыл бұрын
@@colinme2672 Lol, but he's useless!
@Viper81766
3 жыл бұрын
Shaquille
@johnward8995
3 жыл бұрын
If you're talking Freelander you need to distinguish between FL1 and FL2. Entirely different vehicles.
@johnhumphries6751
3 жыл бұрын
Vauxhall Astra - 'I suppose that is in there because they've sold millions of them, so there's tonnes of them out there, so you're always going to end up with a higher number of unreliable cars'..... errr yes, that's how statistics work Mike ;-)
@Caledonia3104
3 жыл бұрын
but still dull as dish water....so that was accurate
@Teeb2023
3 жыл бұрын
@@Caledonia3104 The stats neither make it dull nor do they make his utterly false "unreliable" opinion accurate.
@Josh_Roberts
2 жыл бұрын
I must've bought the only working 1.0 ecoboost fiesta....120k miles and its never had an issue.
@strangemagic5502
3 жыл бұрын
Thank God I own a Peugeot 407 diesel estate. An 07 plate that hasn't let me down yet and I intend to keep it for as long as possible.
@obadiahspong2300
3 жыл бұрын
There are Peugeots in Africa still going after over 50 years travelling on very rough roads.
@anthonyxuereb792
3 жыл бұрын
Same here, I've got a C5 diesel 07 plate and it's never let me down except for a flat tire and battery. Great car and I'm very happy with it.
@davt8615
3 жыл бұрын
I run a 08 skoda fabia estate 1.4tdi and its been absolutely bulletproof cracking little workhorse
@anthonyxuereb792
3 жыл бұрын
@Stabswache in the past, Peugeot drivers would flash each other in recognition in Australia.
@wakeup2theNWO
3 жыл бұрын
I had a Peugeot 206sw 1.6hdi 110 it had the space of a van with the back seats down would do 100 miles off £10 diesel and had 136,000 miles on it when I scrapped it because I left it sat at the bottom of the drive for 2 years waiting to fix a few mot jobs it needed but I never got around to it and scrapped it in the end as it filled with mould where I left the deiver window down without realising for 2 years 😁
@bojack3827
2 жыл бұрын
1.0 Ecoboosts have been a disaster with their wet belt problems, coolant problems etc.
@peterroberts3453
3 жыл бұрын
Would you buy a second hand car from this man? No chance..
@jamesphelps3447
3 жыл бұрын
my Aster k i have it for 5 years and never had any problems 60mpg and free license.The best car that i ever had
@BJ0BHAX
3 жыл бұрын
Holy shit Mike knows his stuff. My list would not be far off that either. Subaru have had that issue for years and done nothing. The EcoBoost timing belt tools are about £600 for the kit.
@michaelblake2862
2 жыл бұрын
1 series BMW. What were the issues? Same engines in the 2,3 and 4 series. Just wondering?
@expendable1969
3 жыл бұрын
ive had several landrover discovery 2s over the years and not one has ever let me down.....
@angelodecesare5814
2 жыл бұрын
great car !!
@paultasker7788
3 жыл бұрын
The ecoboost engine is probably one of the most popular engines ford has. That's saying don't buy a petrol focus, puma, fiesta, EcoSport. The lot! Does VW have similar issues with it's 1.0tsi engines? They certainly have issues with diesels. Had major oil leak in my Leon fixed partly as good will gesture out of warranty. I suspect due to the emissions system that relies on active regenerations every 200 miles that heats everything up to 600 degrees! I wouldn't expect a leak at 63,000 miles and 4 years old. That said that was the only problem so far. Now on 73k.
@FatHead1979
2 жыл бұрын
The issues Mike is alluding to are specific to the 1st generation engines, the latest Ford's all use the 2nd generation engines which are heavily revised.
@christanner8104
3 жыл бұрын
The Freelander 2 is a totally different animal to the Mk 1. I've had three a Mk 1 which had a patchy reliability record and two Mk2s. The Mk2s were bullet proof over a total of 100K miles. Basically a Ford with LR badges. Only complaint I had was the heavy clutch. Like any second hand car, watch what you buy.
@stepheng8779
3 жыл бұрын
Mine made me want to put a bullet through my head. Heap of junk.
@seanbailey8545
2 жыл бұрын
I had the opposite experience, Loved my Freelander 1, the 2 was a piece of junk. Spent more time in the garage than on the road before I traded it in.
@jimtaylor294
2 жыл бұрын
Personally I'd never own nor want a Freelander, as I remember the crash test results... it was oddly poor for such a car.
@bm7760
11 ай бұрын
Was it the Ford Lion engine? I used to watch LR Time on KZitem and wonder why anybody would buy one.
@leeallen7491
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with his choices ......And Vauxhall especially my Insignia cost 2.5k in repairs got rid after 12 months when the problems were still there ...now running old cars
@jimf4748
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I had a 4 wheel drive Insignia which cost nearly £3K in repairs. Sold it an bought an electric car. Best move ever.
@Slothdeman
3 жыл бұрын
I run my MG ZR MK1 1.4 just make sure you check that coolant level frequently and you'll be okay.
@tonyball3927
3 жыл бұрын
Had Vauxhall Astra Mark 4 1.6 twinport for 13 years lovely car only cost me 1 coil pack very reliable
@sandersson2813
3 жыл бұрын
I'd never buy anything built by Vauxhall, they're so boring.
@davidwightman7375
3 жыл бұрын
@@sandersson2813 my second car was an astra mk2, what a fucking lemon never bought a vauxhall again in the 32 years since
@sandersson2813
3 жыл бұрын
@@davidwightman7375 Horrible cars, and when you see them these days they're either driven by aggressive, tailgating pricks in an Insignia on the motorway or hateful chavs in a Corsa thinking they have 500hp in their shitty 1 litre engine. If you see a car rolled in a field, 9/10 its a shitty modded Corsa with a 12 inch diameter exhaust. Shit company, shit cars., driven by shit people.
@davidwightman7375
3 жыл бұрын
@@sandersson2813 had a focus st3 for a year now and love it 2l, 250 brake all bells and whistles
@sandersson2813
3 жыл бұрын
@@davidwightman7375 hope it isn't Orange or Green
@drs_gamer41
3 жыл бұрын
I've never found a mechanic when I had my old Fiesta that wouldnt work on it, theyre great cars and great engines...
@andywells397
2 жыл бұрын
The new 1.0 litre ecoboost aint i can assure you.
@raftonpounder6696
2 жыл бұрын
Ford is rubbish.
@brianbridle951
3 жыл бұрын
I had a company new Astra 1.4 1992 and NEVER went wrong in the 3yrs 123000miles.
@checkyourself164
3 жыл бұрын
We're not talking about 30 year old cars pal.
@maverick6631
Жыл бұрын
My company ran a fleet of late model Astra H vans for several years. Other than collision damage, none of them had any major mechanical issues in the 200k miles they each clocked up. The Peugeots that replaced them couldn't hold a candle to the Astras.
@victor3267
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my Astra 17 years and it’s never let me down, so not too interested anything he’s got to say !
@MrAvant123
3 жыл бұрын
I think most of the 1.0 Eco Boost issues were with cooling/overheating as its a small lump of metal to get 125BHP out of. As for the Subaru, thats a surprise I didnt think there was ever a recorded fault of these !
@Yesterzine
3 жыл бұрын
153hp on the new ones... but his objection to it is going to apply to basically every small car very soon, they're all going for varieties of small turbo Ford just got there first.
@simongray2533
2 жыл бұрын
I'm always surprised at how many people are surprised at B.M.W. being on these lists. 🤣🤣
@esssexboy
3 жыл бұрын
Most reliable car i ever owned was a 2008 Prius I done 250k miles in mine and had 1 wheel bearing. Unbelievable motors
@MiniOne82
3 жыл бұрын
Had a 1.0 ltr ecoboost Fiesta for the past 5 years and ever had troubles getting it looked at if anything needed doing, which in it's self isn't that often.
@keiththompson9921
3 жыл бұрын
Bought a disco in 2005 had it for 4 year no problems whatsoever
@johndutton9739
3 жыл бұрын
I think the 1.4 Audi a4’s are going to be problematic too. Exhaust manifold part of cyl head , two cooling systems and 200psi injection seems like a recipe for repair bills in the future to me.
@andrewdouglas1963
3 жыл бұрын
I would love to know what specific problems are attributed to the 1 series as that is what I have and so far, problem free.
@44lucas
3 жыл бұрын
Engines, mostly - diesels have issues with timing chains and tensioners, petrol engines are direct injected so there are issues with carbon deposits and timing chains also. Besides that there's lots of other little things like dunno... turbos cracking.
@andrewdouglas1963
3 жыл бұрын
@@44lucas Yes the BMW 2 litre diesel is well known for timing chain issues before 2015. It was modified in 2015 and is proving more reliable now. Despite that, I really don't think the 1 series has any more issues than any other car.
@michaelharrison7071
3 жыл бұрын
Your sample size is 1. Your car has been trouble free. But it seems many other owners have had issues. I tend to trust the bigger sample.
@andrewdouglas1963
3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelharrison7071 The 1 series was singled out in the video. As far as I'm aware, the single biggest issue with the one series is the tensioner problem in the 2 litre diesel engines. The same 2 litre engine was widely used in many BMW models. So I just wondered why the one series was singled out? What other issues are there with the one series that other BMW models don't have? I also trust the bigger sample but the presenter of the video did not give any clues as to what survey he got his information from.
@finnice
2 жыл бұрын
I know the e90 series petrol engines have issues with the valvetronic motor (valve timing). That might be what he’s referring to. It often costs around £1500 to diagnose and replace.
@Glenn1967ful
2 жыл бұрын
Not owned a Vauxhall for decades, but the Cavaliers and eighties era Astras were mostly trouble free. We had a 1981 Astra that just kept going and only needed a repair to its starter motor near the end of its life. Of course, it was just a German Opel with a British badge screwed on.
@ianpumphrey5041
3 жыл бұрын
Mike Freelander 2 is, was, bullet proof, I disagree with your assessment. The car was more reliable than its competitors and had better residuals, best in class in so many ways. I'm biased as I drove many, owned some.
@timratnett4243
2 жыл бұрын
I have my LR Discovery 2 for 21 years. I use it in the woods hauling a four wheel trailer. I use it over the fields, I use it to haul a caravan. I use it as my only car. Totally reliable, if regularly serviced. over the years it's had a new suspension compressor, top and bottom front swivels ( torn rubbers) but replace the swivels anyway, a steering relay leak ( oil seal) replace the unit rather than the seal. Sun roof leak. and a fuel presser vale replaced. and last week wheel sensor replaced. That is all in 21 years of full work.
@nicksundby
3 жыл бұрын
I used to drive Mercs and BMWs but when I got a Lexus I realised that German cars are very unreliable and expensive to fix.
@gavinvalentino6002
3 жыл бұрын
You didn't realize that as you were paying constant expensive repair bills? A bit slow on the uptake, aren't you...?
@cherryred1732
3 жыл бұрын
O aye. The lexus is ok. Like is200. And the 220d. . The honda is good as well
@RcNerd
3 жыл бұрын
Lexus 🤣🤣🤣
@cherryred1732
3 жыл бұрын
@@RcNerd .aye I would have a lexus again anytime. A 220d. Or a toyota evensis .
@aaronhumphrey2009
3 жыл бұрын
Add to the Do Not Buy list : Fiat 500/ Jeep Renegade. Any recent BMW/ Mercedes with biodegradable plastics on the engine ( literally falls apart ) and Soy-based wiring insulation. Mice find the wiring harness irresistibly delicious.
@petew5289
3 жыл бұрын
Disagree with the Astra ive had 3 never had any major problems apart from 2 got nicked
@splodge5714
3 жыл бұрын
I've had one, no problems but it was dull as dish water. Wouldn't have another.
@lordhampton-wick7500
3 жыл бұрын
Have a day off Brewer you don’t half talk some rubbish, the same as Wheeler Dealers. My Daughter has had a diesel Vauxhall Astra for about 3 years now, and it has been no trouble whatsoever. I have owned various BMW’s during the last 20 years, including a 120 diesel SE, and now a M135i. I’ve had my M135i for 7 years and I like it so much I won’t sell it, and all I’ve replaced was a tailgate latch. Also my M135i with it’s 3 litre engine on cruise control at a steady 60mph gives me 44mpg on a regular basis. I wish some of the surveys you conduct consisted of real people, nobody ever surveys me. 🤬🏴🇬🇧
@paulpalmtree9295
3 жыл бұрын
I agree absolutely, I own a 2012 BMW 120D Urban, bought it as a approved used BMW in August 2015, its been simply amazing, no problems no issues, very reliable. I have no interest or intention of selling, I will be hanging on to this car for many years to come.
@nicolasforman1418
3 жыл бұрын
If a model sells in there millions of course there will be more break downs because there are obviously more of them to breakdown.
@andyparsonage9495
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking
@serenityinside1
3 жыл бұрын
He did effectively say that !
@camwat5193
3 жыл бұрын
Ever considered the data factors in ratios?
@justcallmejohn2833
3 жыл бұрын
If you buy one if these used you just don't know how it was treated. If it was leased or a rental you can bet it was abused.
@ilyasali6229
3 жыл бұрын
I have had a company 2009 59 Astra 1.6 from new to 26k miles. No issues whatsoever. I then bought 2010 60 Astra 1.6 with 4k on the clock changed the car at 21k. No issues! I now have 2017 zafira tourer auto 1.4 turbo so far it has done 15k miles. Again happy to report no issues at all. I avoided the diesel versions as some friends were having reliability issues.
@10beerman
3 жыл бұрын
And back in the real world where we can upset advertisers.. avoid Jeep all of them, any Fiat, BMW's with the chocolate timing chain, anything with VAG's DSG disaster gearbox and Fords PowerSh1t dual clutch gearbox... and 99% of anything "made" in France.
@splodge5714
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with that lot. Buy Japanese, preferably a British built Nissan!
@maverick6631
Жыл бұрын
Petrol non turbo japs hard to beat for reliability.
@SabotsLibres
3 жыл бұрын
Land Rover Discovery ‘constantly breaking’… 220,000km (136,000 miles) with so far only a replacement air compressor - a problem with all cars with air suspension - and the boot locking mechanism.
@paulharrion3398
3 жыл бұрын
If you want to go into the outback take a Land Rover. If you want to make it back, take a Toyota Land-cruiser!
@steverichards575
3 жыл бұрын
Facts. Just as they should be, no advertising, no fuss. Straight out of the box. Done. Thanks Mr Brewer.
@alanrix5344
3 жыл бұрын
Yes the Subaru surprised me. I thought reliability was the big thing in Subarus favour
@martinelectraglide8490
3 жыл бұрын
"I wouldn't buy any of the cars in the Top Five, unless I would somebody have it thoroughly checked for me". Would that somebody be Edd China , per chance??
@davidbillyard6629
3 жыл бұрын
Rather have Edd look over a car than his wooden replacement..
@briancarno8837
3 жыл бұрын
I dont know if they are pals now
@martinelectraglide8490
3 жыл бұрын
@@briancarno8837 My guess is that they are not. But take a look at the video where Edd gives his comment on the split. He talks about the situation in a calm and non-offensive way, and then take a look at the video where his former mate Mike ventilated his view on the how's and why's the split up occurred. Apart from who's right and who's not, who behaves in the more professional and courteous manner? In my opinion Edd does
@briancarno8837
3 жыл бұрын
@@martinelectraglide8490 Lorraine Kelly says she is an actress playing the part of some one who cares about people..and I think Edd and Mike were in a reality show where they played a part of being friends... I think on the quiet Edd is a bit of a toff
@martinelectraglide8490
3 жыл бұрын
hello Brian, I'm not familiar with the word "toff", because although I do my best to speak and write English as best as I can, (being Dutch) some words and phrases I don't know (yet). And Google Translate doesn't have a good answer. But in general, I think you're spot on, because they were hired for the TV- show, so they had to work together, not necessarily being pals. And we all know that people try to sell the viewers an image that they see fit, it doesn't have to be the truth. Thank you for your comments 👍🤝
@markmac9225
3 жыл бұрын
Had a 1 Series for my company car, did 110k miles on it. No issues at all. Must have been lucky!
@DeGlennen
3 жыл бұрын
The engineering on the Ford 1.0 Ecoboost engine isn't bad at all. Most issues come from owners not giving them proper and scheduled services. As the 1.0 ecoboost has got a timing belt running in the engine oil of the motor, they really need their scheduled services and specified engine oil. When services are skipped or wrong engine oil is used, this really affects the timing belt. The acidity of old oil and the use of incorrect oil, causes the oil to start dissolving the timing belt. A weakened timing belt can snap and can properly destroy an engine. The particles coming off of the timing belt can also block the oil pick-up and cause oil starvation within the engine. Oil starvation causes excessive wear and damage and could cause an engine to lock up. But with proper maintenance they actually are quite reliable little engines
@Slothdeman
3 жыл бұрын
Have you seen the 18yo drivers who modify them ? Total rubbish!
@DavidCooper-dt4vl
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Very helpful
@jamieskinner3908
3 жыл бұрын
Ford had big group action lawsuit against them about the EcoBoost engine, Ford lost and had to pay up 10grand to the various people, it's a design fault. Engines are not built to be as good as possible they built to emissions laws, and to a price (down).
@peteramos6081
3 жыл бұрын
Bollocks read my comments on here , ford are being sued for this trash engine...do you work for ford ?
@phil8437
3 жыл бұрын
Many independent garages won't touch these engines. Ford used to make super reliable easy to fix engines. Not any more. Suzuki make a 1.0 boosterjet engine, which may not have the performance of the Ford engine, but is more reliable and better engineered.
@ianturner6062
3 жыл бұрын
Oh dear, Mike...... I never thought you understood cars. My Impreza 2006 2.5 STi (even MORE power) has now done 120,000 with almost no faults..... Can you tell me how I would get a head gasket checked by a 'dealer'........? Yes, you can check the water to see if there are hydrocarbons in there....... but 10 miles after such a 'clear' check... the head gaskets could fail..... couldn't THEY (there are two, just to educate you a little) ? Bring back Ed China, I say: you need him!!
@voicevoice2053
3 жыл бұрын
His selling skills on the tv program are pretty poor. He is pretty weak on getting decent prices. I am reluctant to take his advice on this...
@IanSRutter
3 жыл бұрын
I think I'd stay clear of Mike Brewer. The Subaru comment is from someone who keeps spinning old news. If you look at the data, Subaru owners frequently keep them past 250,000 miles my brother included. Regular servicing as normal. The head gasket issues were 96 to 2004 when the daft company used a single layer gasket and Subaru tried to dismiss it but thankfully after 2004 they used a double layer gasket and that fixed that problem. The SOHC failed more than the DOHC and the latter from 96 to 99 were known to leak. Head gasket failures were less common on the Subaru 3.0 and 3.6L H6 models and are rare on the turbo Baja, Impreza WRX and Impreza WRX STI. I wish these people would be honest and mention something like of 2020 Toyota had vehicle recall of 5.6million units. Let's get things in perspective. I've had a Jag X-type. 100,000 miles in 3 years and apart from a worn power steering fluid tank hose pipe nothing else went wrong and after that I had a LR3. I think if you check out Season 1 ep4 or on KZitem called 'Volkswagen Beetle. How to make the most out of a Volkswagen beetle' Mike is towing a beetle using a LR4 Discovery. So much for his 'Don't touch a LR Discovery. My LR3 was a work horse. Me, my wife and 5 kids regularly went to France from the UK and that thing just worked. Before buying a car get an independent inspector to give you piece of mind.
@toffeepie1878
3 жыл бұрын
worst car I had were German, a BMW 316 and a Merc CL55 AMG - my current car which I got soon after the garage took the lemon CL55 off me and gave my my money back is a Subaru Legacy 3.0 R SpecB with a 6 speed gearbox as used in the WRX STi - 5+ years and the only things that have went wrong (as in not in routine maintenance) is a inner boot joint and more recently a reverse position switch - for 13 years and 125k miles I call that pretty damn good - and the car itself is not like most others on the road with a 3 litre engine and some quite remarkable road handling. Only 17 were sold in the UK, 3 in dark grey so I doubt many have any idea about it.
@jacksjp
2 жыл бұрын
My company car is a astra k estate 2016 1.4 non turbo petrol. It's done currently 60,000miles. Driven 20,000miles in the last year since owning it and haven't had any issues. Probably helps it's a non turbo model, but it does exactly what I need which is take my ventilation test equipment and ladders around London. Yes it's a boring car but the seats are fairly comfortable and the dab radio works well and has decent fuel economy. And works fine on the rubbish E10 petrol. Although I wouldn't pick if it was my own car, as I'd go for something more sporty or interesting.
@Gandalf606
3 жыл бұрын
Never trust what shady second hand car dealers say. Like this one.
@johndarraugh7219
3 жыл бұрын
About as trustworthy as President Biden
@jeffb5785
2 жыл бұрын
I had a mechanic that worked on a car I had a long time ago, it was a 4 cylinder Datsun, he told me I don't mind working on foreign 4 cylinder cars but if you ever buy an American 4 cylinder find yourself a new mechanic, I won't work on it.
@Jester123ish
3 жыл бұрын
Partner had an Astra for years and years, only thing that ever failed was the coil pack and we put tons of kms on it. An error code the mechanic interpreted as the throttle body needing replacement, was easily fixed by simply cleaning the accumulated carbon off the inside.
@markmiller5577
10 ай бұрын
My mate owns an astra ,he says it's the best car ever ,had it 8 years,never drives it so never goes wrong
@davew459
Жыл бұрын
I bought a 2011 1.6 astra just over a year ago, so far it's had a new water pump a new timing belt and a new clutch. it's the first Vauxhall I've ever owned, probably be my last.
@b4bluey
3 жыл бұрын
Surprised he didn`t say " Mini " as nearly every garage has got one in at least , for some sort of repair !!
@mikebrewer117
3 жыл бұрын
Hello thanks for commenting on my videos
@mikebrewer117
3 жыл бұрын
How are you doing
@mdgeorge4993
3 жыл бұрын
@@mikebrewer117 what do you think about Mini... I'm looking at a 2017 Cooper S countryman...what do you think of these later models and reliability?
@mdgeorge4993
3 жыл бұрын
@James Smith thanks very much for that advice. I love the looks and my heart wants one...but my brain is really edging me towards a Lexus NX...
@mikebrewer117
3 жыл бұрын
@@mdgeorge4993 hello thanks for commenting on my videos
@tobygathergood4990
2 жыл бұрын
A rule of thumb is: Don't buy front wheel drive, Don't buy high end, Don't buy anything with a small turbocharged engine. Don't buy Ford Ecoboost of any size.
@jimblain521
3 жыл бұрын
I've had a ford with a 1.0ltr EcoBoost engine for 2 years and never had any issues with it
@patrickahearne8770
3 жыл бұрын
My partner has had one 7 years from new. Also good as gold.
@jamieskinner3908
3 жыл бұрын
Bet you get yr oil changes as required! Amazing how many people don't and look at me as if I am having a "go"? Or ,and this is a good one!! I asked wen last oil change was, and I get "it's just been MOT'd!!!!! Amazing how many people think MOT test is servicing!!!
@jimblain521
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamieskinner3908 no more than usual
@melsagelord3991
3 жыл бұрын
5 years purring like new. Ford only servicing to date.
@PaulChamberlain-of3dm
Жыл бұрын
Great review.Another way to check for rubbish cars is to to go through the classifieds looking specifically at cars for sale with a fault or towaways. A picture slowly but surely forms!
@mikemcternan8249
3 жыл бұрын
I've had my freelander 2 for 10 years now. It's been a great car no problem at all . One of the best cars I've own over 50 years of driving
@PeterSmith-ls7ut
3 жыл бұрын
Don't listen to Mike Brewers useless opinion
@PeterSmith-ls7ut
3 жыл бұрын
@Uncle Gilbert Lol
@antonystrudwick3644
3 жыл бұрын
@Uncle Gilbert I'd be interested to know what problems you have had with your Freelander2.
@theestimator
3 жыл бұрын
My Mk.4 Astra 1.9 CDTI X Pack ( SPORT/NUTTER Button on the dash ) has 250,000 miles on the clock, on it's 2nd Inlet Manifold, it does 54mpg and goes like a rat with a f**king rocket up it's arse, body's starting to lose it but no way would I change it .
@rollingtroll
3 жыл бұрын
Surprised to see the Astra in here. May depend on which Astra and which engine, but there's been loads of mostly Astra F and G's around me through the years and they were generally pretty good including my own. Friend of mine now drives an Astra H, also doing very well so far.+
@saxongreen78
3 жыл бұрын
Average repair cost £1500 for BMW - that's what my whole car cost, 12 years ago, and it's now 30yo and has 355000kms up...never breaks down.
@afoster1621
3 жыл бұрын
A 30 year old 1 series BMW made from 2004 onwards ??? That's impressive :D
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