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WORST Hybrid Cars & Electric Cars That Will Empty Your Bank Account
Worst hybrid cars and electric car you should never buy in 2024. These are the worst and most unreliable hybrid cars and electric cars you should avoid buying. The worst electric cars and hybrids on this list will empty your bank account with repairs, depreciation and headaches. If you want to know what are the worst hybrids and EVs to buy, watch this video.
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ABOUT ME
With over a decade of experience as a professional car buyer and auto consultant, Shari Prymak has helped thousands of consumers with their car buying needs. Car Help Corner provides honest, objective, consumer advice with all aspects of car buying and car ownership. For more professional advice, check out Car Help Canada, become a member, and subscribe!
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MOST EXPENSIVE Cars To Maintain & Repair That Will Ruin You
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These are the most expensive cars to maintain and repair that you can buy in 2024. We share the least reliable new cars and SUVs that have the highest maintenance and repair costs in the first 10 years of ownership. We also share the least expensive cars to maintain with the highest repair costs that you should buy instead. If you are buying a new vehicle, make sure to watch this comparison rev...
Car Prices Are DROPPING! But It Is Not What You Think
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Car prices are dropping and this is when you should buy a car from a dealer in 2024. Car expert explains why car prices are going down and when is the best time to buy a car. We also look at which cars, SUVs, hybrids and electric cars have the biggest and smallest price drops. If you are planning to buy a car in 2024, make sure to watch this video. Visit www.omvic.ca/ to access free car-buying ...
Top 10 BEST Car Accessories, Anti-Theft Devices & Winter Products You Must Buy
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Top 10 Must Have Car Accessories and products of 2024. These are the best new car accessories, anti-theft devices, and winter products that every car owner should own. We review the best dash cams, floor liners, phone mounts, anti-theft devices, winter tires, and many other must have car accessories. BUY the 3D Mats With Discount Code: CARHELP3D10 US Customers: bit.ly/3NcRLgK Buy The Journey Ex...
Top 10 MOST RELIABLE Cars That Are Affordable To Buy ($25k - $35k)
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Top 10 most reliable cars that are affordable to buy in 2024. We review and compare the best reliable small SUVs and cars that you can buy for 2024. These are the best cars and crossover SUVs, including 2024 Toyota Corolla, 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross, 2024 Honda HR-V, Hybrid 2024 Subaru Impreza 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, 2024 Mazda CX-30, 2024 Nissan Kicks and more. If you are buying a new vehicle, ...
2024 Tesla Model 3 Review & Buyer's Guide || Best Electric Car To Buy?
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2024 Tesla Model 3 Review. We review and test drive the 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD to find out if it is the best electric car to buy. This is an in-depth review and buyer's guide for the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD and Model 3 Long Range AWD. We will find out which is better and see how they compare to other electric cars. If you want to buy a new Tesla Model 3 or another electric car, ma...
These Are The Cheapest Cars To Maintain & Repair That You Can Buy
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These are the cheapest cars to maintain and repair that you can buy in 2024. We share the most reliable new cars and SUVs that have the lowest maintenance and repair costs in the first 10 years of ownership. We also share the most expensive cars to maintain with the highest repair costs that you should avoid buying. If you are buying a new vehicle, make sure to watch this comparison review. SUB...
5 Reasons Why The Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Is THE BEST TRUCK To Buy (And 5 Why It's Not)
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5 reasons why the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid is the best truck to buy. 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Review. We review and test drive the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter to find out if it is the best midsize truck to buy. We share 5 reasons why it is the best truck and 5 reasons why it is not. 2024 Toyota Tacoma i-Force Max Hybrid. Make sure to watch this review. SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL: ua-cam.com/channels/...
2025 Toyota Camry VS Honda Accord || Tough Choice, One Winner
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2025 Toyota Camry vs Honda Accord comparison review. We review the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid and compare it to the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Which one is the most reliable and best midsize car to buy? 2024 Honda Accord vs 2025 Toyota Camry? If you are buying a hybrid car in 2024, make sure to watch this review. SUBSCRIBE TO CHANNEL: ua-cam.com/channels/qy-.html...​ Website: www.carhelpcanada.com...
New VS Used Cars || Don't Make This Costly Mistake!
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New Vs Used cars. We compare buying a new car vs buying a used car and explain which one makes more sense. In the past, buying a used car could save you a lot of money. Now that is not always the case. Buying a used car could actually be more costly in the end. If you are planning to buy a car in 2024 and want to avoid buyer's remorse, make sure to watch this video. Visit www.omvic.ca/ to acces...
Most Hated Car Brands Owners Wish They Never Bought (And Most Loved Brands)
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Worst car brands owners regret buying for 2024. These are the worst car brands that owners wish they never bought. These are the top 10 car brands with the lowest owner satisfaction according to Consumer Reports. We also share the top 10 car brands with the highest owner satisfaction. If you want to know what are the worst cars and worst SUVs to buy, watch this video. Visit www.omvic.ca/ to acc...
2024 VS 2025 Toyota 4Runner Comparison Review || Still The Best Reliable SUV?
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2024 Toyota 4Runner VS 2025 Toyota 4Runner Comparison Review. We review and test drive the 2024 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro and compare it to the new 2025 Toyota 4Runner. We share all the details about the new 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter, TRD Pro, TRD Off Road and other trims. Is the new Toyota 4Runner still the best reliable SUV to buy? If you are buying a 2024 or 2025 Toyota 4Runner, make sure...
Top 10 Best Reliable Cars Under $10,000 || I Even Bought One!
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Top 10 best cars you can buy for under $10,000 in 2024. These are the best used cars and SUVs you can buy for under $10k. These cars for under 10k are reliable, have great fuel economy, and offer the best value. These are the best cars for students or teenagers. The best cars for new drivers. The best used cars for anyone on a budget. If you are looking to buy a good used car and want to spend ...
Top 5 BEST Cheap Reliable New Cars That Are Fun And Sporty
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Top 5 best affordable sports cars you can buy in 2024. Want an affordable and reliable car that's fun and sporty? These are the best sports cars and performance cars you can buy for under $40k brand new. Some include the 2024 Volkswagen GTI, 2024 Honda Civic Si, 2024 Subaru WRX, 2024 Toyota GR86, 2024 Subaru BRZ, and 2024 Mazda MX-5. If you are looking to buy one of the best performance cars, s...
These Are The LEAST STOLEN Cars That Thieves Avoid
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These are the least stolen cars, trucks, and SUVs across the United States and Canada. We go through the least stolen cars for 2024 and share the best ways to prevent car theft. These are the cars that thieves avoid and are the hardest cars to steal. If you are wondering how to prevent car theft and how to protect your car from being stolen then make sure to watch this video. SUBSCRIBE TO CHANN...
Car Help Q & A || Will Gas Cars Be Worthless In the Near Future?
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Car Help Q & A || Will Gas Cars Be Worthless In the Near Future?
Least Reliable Cars That Won't Even Last 60,000 Miles || Avoid Buying!
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Least Reliable Cars That Won't Even Last 60,000 Miles || Avoid Buying!
These Are THE SAFEST Cars & SUVs You Can Buy For 2024
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These Are THE SAFEST Cars & SUVs You Can Buy For 2024
Auto Theft Crisis! These Are The MOST STOLEN Cars And How To Prevent Car Theft
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Auto Theft Crisis! These Are The MOST STOLEN Cars And How To Prevent Car Theft
Dealer Charges Customer $90,000 For A Honda CR-V || Don't Let This Happen!
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Dealer Charges Customer $90,000 For A Honda CR-V || Don't Let This Happen!
MOST RELIABLE Small SUVs To Buy For 2024 || Top 10 Best
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MOST RELIABLE Small SUVs To Buy For 2024 || Top 10 Best
2024 Subaru Crosstrek VS Toyota Corolla Cross VS Honda HR-V Comparison Review
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2024 Subaru Crosstrek VS Toyota Corolla Cross VS Honda HR-V Comparison Review
5 BIGGEST PROBLEMS With Electric Cars That Will Make You Think Twice
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5 BIGGEST PROBLEMS With Electric Cars That Will Make You Think Twice
MOST UNRELIABLE Cars & SUV's You Should Avoid For 2024
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MOST UNRELIABLE Cars & SUV's You Should Avoid For 2024
These Are The MOST RELIABLE Cars & SUV's Of 2024 You Should Buy
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These Are The MOST RELIABLE Cars & SUV's Of 2024 You Should Buy
These Are The BEST & WORST Midsize SUV's To Buy Right Now
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These Are The BEST & WORST Midsize SUV's To Buy Right Now
10 BEST Plug In Hybrid SUV's To Buy For 2024 For Reliability and Value
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10 BEST Plug In Hybrid SUV's To Buy For 2024 For Reliability and Value
5 BIGGEST Car Dealer Rip Offs That Cost You THOUSANDS || Watch Out!
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5 BIGGEST Car Dealer Rip Offs That Cost You THOUSANDS || Watch Out!
WORST Cars & SUV's That Owners Regret Buying The Most
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WORST Cars & SUV's That Owners Regret Buying The Most
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime VS Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV || Which Plug In Hybrid SUV Is Best?
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2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime VS Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV || Which Plug In Hybrid SUV Is Best?

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  • @kwameghana5369
    @kwameghana5369 Годину тому

    My Nissan rouge as I type this has 198k miles. No major issue except oil change

  • @mikeydude750
    @mikeydude750 2 години тому

    Crossovers and SUVs are all the bottom of the barrel garbage these days. Anyone buying them is a fool

  • @TonyThan.Realtor
    @TonyThan.Realtor 3 години тому

    The XM is hilarious

  • @glennhumphries9444
    @glennhumphries9444 4 години тому

    Reliability; just say Japanese.

  • @sierraecho884
    @sierraecho884 4 години тому

    I am in the EU. If you want an automatic transmission here you usually have to go with a CVT and if you want more than say 67HP you have to go with a turbo charger, all due to CO2 regulations. So we are basically scewed xD

  • @havmercy
    @havmercy 5 годин тому

    As long as u know what u r looking for a used car with low mileage is always the way to go .

  • @lesklower7281
    @lesklower7281 6 годин тому

    Fortunately some of these aren't sold in Australia but some are and anything built by Stelantis is terrible

  • @TimBorg
    @TimBorg 6 годин тому

    Boycott this channel and his lies

  • @TimBorg
    @TimBorg 6 годин тому

    Thanks for reporting Issue Spam or misleading > Scams or fraud Timestamp selected 4:15 Additional details all lies this climate criminal should have partnership removed If we find this content to be in violation of our Community Guidelines, we will remove it.

  • @TimBorg
    @TimBorg 6 годин тому

    you should be jailed for life for all this misinformation and climate criminalisum

  • @erics9754
    @erics9754 6 годин тому

    I will never buy an Asian car i am a North American patriot and not a traitor some do not see it like that but I do. I have a car that beats all these Toyotas and Hondas. Americans made them with pride and no communist-loving creep made them. The Lincoln Town car or Grand Marquis or LTD or Crown Vic or any Chrysler with a 440 or 318 or 225 slant 6 and the torque flight transmission all will last longer than any of these. After my dad came back from World War 2 he could not believe that Americans would buy from the enemy which is not the case today we are not at war with Asia but I could see his point at the time plus people from any country should buy whatever your country makes to help support it. I know American cars were shit in the mid to late 70s to early 80s but my pops never turned his back on the country that gave him so much and he never had any issues with any of his Mopars or Lincolns he passed 10 years ago and I still proudly drive his big 1979 Lincoln Town car with button tufted leather seats she still rides nicer than any car today. She is a thing of beauty like a big majestic animal hunting Toyotas at night lol. A few years ago a Nissan truck rear-ended me and the misses at a red light we were stopped at she felt a slight bump I did not even notice we got out and the guy's front wheels were pushed all the way in and crushed under the bumpers lol we had a minor scratch and no visible damage. She is Asian lol and she said from that point on that we will never sell the big girl and she feels safe in it and was instantly converted from an Asian-loving small car girl to a proud flag-waving American big iron car girl! If everyone in America bought only American-made cars and realized they are just as reliable and some are more reliable than Asian cars it might have been true once but today all cars are about the same so may as well support your country!! The people in Asia buy the cars they make and I am sure they're not like Americans and buy tons of our cars why then should we build their economy up? If Canada and America had more patriots we would not be in the situation we are in now and we would not be in a position of becoming a minority in the countries we built and fought and died for! No Asian country would allow that to happen to them and I respect them for loving their culture enough to protect and preserve it we could learn something from them!!

  • @davianshipley3890
    @davianshipley3890 6 годин тому

    Can you please do a video on the bmw m340i please

  • @williamdavis4809
    @williamdavis4809 7 годин тому

    Challenger and Charger prices are very low in Austin

  • @raredog939
    @raredog939 7 годин тому

    Rust Check waa around before Krown. The guy that started Krown used to work for Rust Check. He essentially knocked off Rust Check.

  • @fasanuma
    @fasanuma 8 годин тому

    👍

  • @MyUsernameIsGuess
    @MyUsernameIsGuess 8 годин тому

    Battery driven cars will not work. The overall engineering is so poor it is not a feasible technology.

  • @patrickwong4824
    @patrickwong4824 8 годин тому

    Stellantis POS, shocker! Here is a trick question, can Stellantis make a vehicle that is not a POS?

  • @charlesjackson1700
    @charlesjackson1700 10 годин тому

    The Dodge Hornet is pure garbage in any form👎🤮

  • @borisapple1823
    @borisapple1823 10 годин тому

    I would have thought Mazda, Nissan and Suburu would have been in the easy to maintain column .

  • @Fakeaorta
    @Fakeaorta 10 годин тому

    For several years it feels like the only safe bet is cars from Japan. Toyota, Honda, and Subaru. I have a 2012 RAV4 4wd and the thing never has issues. Every Toy I have owned is amazing!

    • @richardmichael59
      @richardmichael59 9 годин тому

      Your forgot Mazda.

    • @Fakeaorta
      @Fakeaorta 8 годин тому

      @@richardmichael59 I thought Mazda was kinda iffy?

  • @eduardoreal1056
    @eduardoreal1056 10 годин тому

    Why would you get a plug in hybrid, since the original hybrids use your braking to charge the battery. No wait for a plug-in charge.

  • @ZippyTPinhead
    @ZippyTPinhead 11 годин тому

    The Blazer sure looks good. Too bad the reliability doesn't seem to match the looks.

  • @lorenschwiderski
    @lorenschwiderski 11 годин тому

    Does the HR-V have seats with enough comfort for longer trips???

  • @East17A
    @East17A 11 годин тому

    I can't believe that anyone. would buy Alfa Romeo or Dodge Hornet Hybrid. you crazy if ever consider any of these junk companies vehicles. the Hornet AWD system. failed at a review test drive. and that was a brand new Vehicle with AWD system that is failed just after few miles of testing. imagine after 6 years of driving where that Vehivle will be. the same gose for the Jeep brand i heared a lot of storise about how the dealer is like as soon you bought the Vehicle when your'e back with issuse you get tread it bad. EV technology is not ready. in my opinion still needs at least another 10 t0 20 more years to be almost dependable. Tesla is just over priced poring looking Vehicle all is the same. the German brand need to face massive boycott until they fix their reliability and the way they make failure Vehicles that comes at the expense of their customers to keep them running.

  • @christiereneaa
    @christiereneaa 11 годин тому

    I have a 2017 Ford Escape with the ecoboost motor, it’s currently not running and it’s had two recalls. I’m not sure what to do with it, I want my next car purchase to be a Toyota or Honda something that fits a small wheelchair for my daughter.

  • @huseinjasic8319
    @huseinjasic8319 11 годин тому

    How can you trust a report that puts Tesla at the top ?

  • @Subie-Driver
    @Subie-Driver 11 годин тому

    This is why I’ll probably be an ice ice baby for a while to come.

  • @lorenschwiderski
    @lorenschwiderski 12 годин тому

    HR-V multi-port fuel injection for the win. Simple. No carbon build up. Toyota is more complex, but once again, no carbon build up. HR-V is just simple. If going Subaru base 2.0 engine avoids possible woes of the 2.5 TCV cooling system, and the car is built in Japan.

  • @francisdasta8646
    @francisdasta8646 12 годин тому

    This video never addressed the issue of thermal runaway. If the battery decides to catch fire it's almost impossible to extinguish it. The battery can can catch fire without any real reason. Also EVs are basically not worth fixing if the battery goes bad. Insurance is high because even a minor accident can total the car. If you tweak the battery at all the car is toast and most body shops can't fix them. Parts availability is a huge problem. If the car needs repair you can have it sit at the service center for weeks. I'm not convinced that these vehicles are really all that "green" considering that the batteries take expensive metals to mine and most electrical grids people are plugging into are still powered by fossil fuels. Dealers don't really want used EVs back because there is no real reliable way to assess the health of the battery. The resale value for used EVs is not good as battery replacement costs more than the car is worth

  • @MarkLandrebe-ef5yd
    @MarkLandrebe-ef5yd 12 годин тому

    Remember, not long ago, that $35K+ was a Luxury car.

  • @BADMAN121able
    @BADMAN121able 12 годин тому

    XM Looks so damn ugly for a 6 figure vehicle, deal breaker at first sight

  • @thisisme1999
    @thisisme1999 12 годин тому

    Seems like some of these were concept cars that should never have been produced, some good ideas but poor application.

  • @salmacorrales8992
    @salmacorrales8992 12 годин тому

  • @thuonghawaii1301
    @thuonghawaii1301 12 годин тому

    I like your video a lot. I hope it rich more people make people more smarter to buy car thank you, my brother

  • @diegohortamartinez
    @diegohortamartinez 12 годин тому

    You forgot to mention The Honda Prologue that basically is exactly Chevy EV Blazer

  • @johnrees4362
    @johnrees4362 13 годин тому

    Why I lease, new vehicle every 3yrs minimum maintenance woola!!

  • @sandumg
    @sandumg 13 годин тому

    Isn't this material a bit contradictory to another of your videos? ua-cam.com/video/SfzUSRoO9js/v-deo.html in this video the Volvo XC60 Recharge seems recommended. however in the second video the XC60 appears in Top 10 worst hybrids with reliability at it's worst as per Consumer report. Can you please explain this?

  • @janjachymiak9013
    @janjachymiak9013 13 годин тому

    Great information as usual, thank you. Too bad even Toyota’s reliability is going down while the prices are skyrocketing.

    • @codincoman9019
      @codincoman9019 12 годин тому

      Almost all brands went down in reliability, but higher in price. Still, Toyota is #2 (and Lexus #1) in reliability and #1 in low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), while Lexus is #3. So what bs are you trying to transmit?

  • @leoaron4455
    @leoaron4455 13 годин тому

    FACT: TOYOTA MAZDA HONDA RATING as most reliable GLOBALLY!!!

  • @leoaron4455
    @leoaron4455 13 годин тому

    What about deplorable FIAT and may not get you back home Alfa Romeo

  • @KDMusicprod
    @KDMusicprod 14 годин тому

    Hi Shari- Because of your videos and subscription to Ca Help- I bought a 2024 Mazda3 GX. I got it for the price that you stated. I bought it at LLalo Mazda Brantford Mazda

  • @sandumg
    @sandumg 14 годин тому

    wow I learned so much in 10 min...so many surprises, including the high end european brands....What about Volvo XC60 Recharge?

  • @mohammedalgheryafi7784
    @mohammedalgheryafi7784 14 годин тому

    Thank you very much for an informative video. Keep up the good work.

  • @jessedavid4271
    @jessedavid4271 14 годин тому

    5/19/24 - Your vid is appreciated These days of post Covid (since 2020) Has proven the consumer doesn't matter Corps making ill-fated, ill-fit & finish, ill-price vehicles And the laughable EVhybrid / EV products Are just disposable part of todays society of things I am looking forward to the day (say 2030-2040) When true quality /reliability / sound engines Are affordable transports For now I will stick to pre 2021 Aspirated 4 / 6 / 8 proven engines Oh and yea ... forget the forgettable Forced induction twin turbo any branded vehicles Until the EVhybrids, the EVs, and Twin turbo anything Is proven reliable It is a NO ... to these sadsack examples of products ...

  • @Steve_in_NJ
    @Steve_in_NJ 14 годин тому

    I've been researching and shopping for a 2024 KIA Niro PHEV and after a few hours at my 3rd dealership, drove home in a showroom displayed Niro EV Wave loaded (didn't pay for the add-ons) and as a leased EV, paying less per month than my last leased vehicle (2022 Hyundai Kona Limited). Plus, my State has a rebate program for both the home Level 2 charger AND professional installation of it. I also received both the full federal tax credit AND no state sales tax! Since most buyers are going for the hybrids, dealers will make a better deal with the lonely EV that nobody wants.

    • @codincoman9019
      @codincoman9019 13 годин тому

      No smart person buys a BEV clunker.

    • @snap4720
      @snap4720 11 годин тому

      You should have leased a Fisker for less than $200

    • @Steve_in_NJ
      @Steve_in_NJ 4 години тому

      @@snap4720 Oh, that's hysterical! I think not. I need a vehicle that is quality and can fit inside my garage.

    • @codincoman9019
      @codincoman9019 20 хвилин тому

      @@Steve_in_NJ , I do hope that at least your garage (probably adjacent to your house) will not burn. Otherwise the lease (not the smartest financial choice, unless you use the - needed - car for adding value to a good business that didn't have enough cash) is a far better choice (instead of buying) for testing a BEV. But others have already tested BEVs (and lost money and time) and more than 50% will not buy again.

  • @Desertbiker617
    @Desertbiker617 15 годин тому

    Fun fact: Etron in French means "crap"!😂

    • @ericolens3
      @ericolens3 10 годин тому

      staff during the board meeting: should we tell him? also staff: nope.

  • @lsj6721
    @lsj6721 15 годин тому

    here is an idea though: if you are not rich, do not buy expensive cars. do not even aspire.

  • @ManoloTakamoto
    @ManoloTakamoto 15 годин тому

    Notice how there aren’t any Japanese automakers on this list? (I’m actually surprised that the Nissan Leaf isn’t on here).

  • @user-tl8du8oe6t
    @user-tl8du8oe6t 15 годин тому

    Two taxi cab company in Winnipeg all run Toyota Prius Hybrid in severe winters.great vehicle.

  • @PamenterDoug
    @PamenterDoug 15 годин тому

    I have a 2021 Kia Niro PHEV and live it. Much better than the Prius Prime! My friend with a Prime now has to replace her battery at $16,000.

    • @653j521
      @653j521 15 годин тому

      How old is it? How many miles? Was it recharged 100%. Not enough facts to know why it needs to be replaced.

    • @codincoman9019
      @codincoman9019 12 годин тому

      BS. A Korean (PHEV) clunker cannot even come close to the champion Toyota Prius (Prime). The battery is covered by a very solid warranty (8-10 years, depending on checking it annually or not) at Toyota. Replacing it would mean that it is out of the warranty period or it was involved in an accident w/o insurance or it has too many miles on it etc. Also, 16k seems like the price for a small BEV battery, not for a PHEV one. But, yes, it is true that this same vlogger uncovered real cases of electric Korean cars' owners being ripped off in Canada with battery prices of above 50k!!! I don't even have a Toyota (I drive a few other Japanese segment champion cars), but I managed fleets of hundreds of cars, including Korean, European, American or Japanese cars, so I have enough know how on all of them, mostly in line with the statistics from Consumer Reports, I See Cars, yourmechanic.com etc. It seems you are just a Korean fanboi, trolling the best Japanese car producers.

    • @PamenterDoug
      @PamenterDoug 2 години тому

      @@codincoman9019 Just my honest opinion. No more or less valid than anyone else’s opinion. Let’s wait five to ten years and compare costs… so far I am very happy with my choice.

    • @codincoman9019
      @codincoman9019 56 хвилин тому

      @@PamenterDoug, honest maybe, but not logical. And your honesty is questionable because you didn't give ANY detail on that 16k bs about Prime battery, thus I cannot believe it. The battery lasts (usually - and hopefully for you too) more than 10 years. Only when adding the battery replacement cost we can have the real TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for the long term. For Prius hybrid the TCO is known already and it is amazing (thus the taxi fleets' owners choice), but we don't have yet the TCO for the PHEV. What we already have is that the #1 car producer (Toyota/Lexus) is far above the Kia/Hyundai/Genesis conglomerate (despite being helped a lot by the South Korean government, like Samsung and others) in both reliability and low TCO. Thus nobody can argue that the Koreans are better than the Japanese top producers according to hard data/statistics.