6 used SUV's to Never, Ever Buy according to the 20+ years of CAR WIZARD mechanic experience!
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I have friends that have a Buick encore and she likes hers
My cousin has a 2016 Chevy impala with a 3.6 he got it with a good deal for $10,000 because of a little bit of hail damage car still looks good but what should he look out for?
Yea I've owned a 2005 Cadillac Srx that had the 3.6 engine & in 2008 right after I had to install a new rack and pinion the car then jumped time about 2 weeks later & what's very strange is that the engine jumped time just from shutting the engine off & then wouldn't start back up. So it just sat in my drive for about 2 months & then I just gave the car away for free to a old junk collector man that I've seen several times driving around in my subdivision. So in my opinion DO NOT BUY A 2005 Cadillac SRX
3rd gen 4runner...accept no substitute.
Car Wizard i have a 2016 patriot sport with a 2.0. Should i trade it in for something better?
What a well behaving cat. Doesn't blink, that's a little odd.
Seems very low maintenance aswell
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Yeah, I wish my cat behaved like this one.
It's fake.
That freaked me out!
0:45 Buick Encore (2012-2022) (1.4 ecotec turbo)
3:28 Jeep Patriot or Compass (2006-2017)
5:48 Ford Expedition or Excursion (all) (5.4 Liter 3-valve (#2 worst engine of all time))
8:44 Jeep Commander (2006-2010)
11:31 Chevy Trailblazer (2001-2008)
13:22 Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave (all) (3.6, #3 worst engine of all time)
7:08 PS: Cadillac V8 Northstar engine is #1 worst engine of all time.
#1 is the Chrysler 2.7 V6. The NorthStar is number 4.
Worst engines of all time.
#1 Chrysler 2.7 V6
#2 Ford 3 valve 4.6, 5.4, and 6.8
#3 GM 2.8, 3.0, and 3.6 V6 engines
#4 Cadillac NorthStar before 2005
#5 Chrysler 3.7 and 4.7 liter engines
The best engines made in America after 2000 are:
#1 GM LS based engines 4.8, 5.3, 5.7, 6.2.
#2 Ford 2 and 4 valve 4.6, 5.4, and 6.8.
#3 GM 3800 and 4300 V6 engines.
#4 Chrysler 3.3 and 3.8 liter engines.
#5 Chrysler 3.9, 5.2, and 5.9 liter engines.
All piles of JUNK from the get go ! I wouldn’t own or even think of buying in the first place . If you value your money stay away from these vechicles.
Thank You Chris!!
@@islandgirl5382 ... hope it helps!
@@atx-cvpi_99 Thanks
I have a 2004 Trailblazer my brother gave me in 2018 with 158,000 it now has 170,000 and so far, its been a great SUV. The inside and outside is still in great shape and the 4.2 has been rock solid it hasn't been free from problems but nothing major has gone wrong with it.
Nope. Your wrong
@@theboogeyman5736 I beg to differ🤣
Yet . You will
And when you do come back and update us
@@aoclive6710 Ok I will in about 15 years🤣
my 2007 trailblazer has 240k miles on it now. Use it for work, I'm an electrical contractor. had problems with the back hatch handle breaker, thats it.. no other problems, and it is still going strong
Had to watch this video to see if my 2006 Trailblazer LT made the list and sure enough it did. Fortunately I bought my 321 V8 rear wheel drive Trailblazer from a family that only had one child. As a single guy, the Trailblazer is kept in top shape and the interior still looks fairly new. There's none of the worn off knobs that you see in many over GM vehicles. At over 170k miles, it's still running strong.
Yeah I think they are trying to lump in the older quality made vehicles with the newer CVT tranny, franken crap.
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A couple of years ago my wife and I were looking for a used suv. My wife wanted an equinox or a traverse. I told her they were unreliable. She argued that we could get a newer model year compared to what I was looking at, which was true. I showed her a couple of wizard “what not to buy” videos and she saw the light. I ended buying an ‘08 Lexus GX470 with 75,000 miles. Not as new of a model year but it’s been very reliable.
Sir congratulations on your wisdom well used. If you take care of that Lexus 470 you'll have a vehicle that will easily pass 300k. Good Job!!
Just goes to show you just because you buy a newer car, doesn’t mean that you will be getting a reliable car
You made the right decision. Even with that mileage, that Lexus is STILL going to be more reliable than that junk that you were thinking of getting 👍.
@@kingjlinza I've been trying to tell my family this. New vehicles are definitely safer, but it doesn't matter if it isn't reliable.
@@kingjlinza Absolutely.I agree with you. My 2003 Trailblazer 4x4 LTZ with 158k miles and 4 speed automatic transmission is way more reliable than ANY of the new GM garbage guaranteed 🤣
I have a 2014 Buick Encore with 65,000 miles. I am the second owner, got it in 2017 and it has been a fabulous little car. Driven it from Georgia to Northern California and back without a minute of trouble. I keep it serviced and recently had an AC hose replaced. I really really like this little car.
Heavy on fuel though, yes?
They are adorable looking little vehicles. If they were just a little bigger, I'd be driving one too.
@@TheRealist2022great gas mileage
I have a 2014 too.
I was looking at one on a car lot last week, my son researched it, 6 open recalls, most that could result in death, nope
I had nothing but good luck with the 2002 - 2009 Trailblazer and Envoy. @240K+ Km on each one, a 2007 and a 2003, still run great, interior is perfect. The actuator in the rear went on the Envoy, took me an hour to replace, got one for $30. I love the TB and Envoy. The 4.2L engine is potent enough to pull the trailer, and still gets decent mileage. I could see it being a stroke of luck that I got a couple of good ones, but my Aunt got a 2003 TB new, and it's still perfect. Of course, we maintain them, which makes a massive difference.
Agree with him about comfort ride., lots of power, just general maintenance. Oil changes
I drive a 2002 Trailblazer and my wife drives a 2008 Trailblazer, we absolutely love them! Our 2002 has had coils go bad, and one front wheel bearing, very minor stuff. Great vehicles!
I work at Advance Auto. I've seen so many GM 3.6 vehicles come in for CEL reads and they have the cam/crank correlation codes. I tell the customer the code number(s), what they mean, that it will require an engine out to fix, and then immediately advise them to sell it as fast as possible. I get a lot of dirty looks, but I've also had a few come back and tell me they wish they would've listened to my warning. Couldn't agree with your assessment more.
I worked at Advance Auto two years ago. The customers always complained about the oil consumption of their Hyundai's and Kia's. I offered to check the oil level for the customers. The oil dip stick always come out BONE DRY. I sold a ton of oil over the months to Hyundai and Kia owners.
@@6lemans10 I appreciate you guys offering your experiences here. But what a statement about korean cars. I wonder if some of those cars were still under the long warranty offered by Kia/Hyundai 10 year/100k mile?
@@captinbeyond I suggested the customer to do their own research, contact their dealerships, or call the corporate numbers.
@@captinbeyond As for the warranty, it depends on model year.
@@6lemans10 Well, I think most korean buyers are sucked in by their low price compared to say Honda or toyota, and also the tease of 10 year 100k miles warranties , but my guess is they blow thru that 100k miles in 4 or 5 years, about the time they start having issues.
"This engine is the second to the worst engine ever behind the Northstar V8" Somewhere, a Chrysler 2.7 breathes a sigh of relief (causing it to throw a rod)
I'm old enough to remember when the Northstar was presented as the solution for all the GM V8-6-4 engine troubles...
Didn't those 2.7s have a bending valve issue?
@@ji3194 They had an everything issue. Oil capacity too small, internal coolant leaks causing oil sludge, valves, you name it.
@@aussie2uGA The V8-6-4 was a decent engine, it was the primitive cylinder deactivation system attached to it that was the problem. Just pull a wire under the hood to disconnect that, and it turned back into a plain old ordinary Cadillac 425 family V8. Now, the HT4100 V8 they had in the 80s was a total garbage pile, the Northstar was probably an improvement over that, because at least many Northstars still run past 60,000-70,000 miles. True to GM form though, they did eventually fix the issues after the reputation was already destroyed, the 4.5 and 4.9 V8s were based on the HT and were actually decently reliable.
I put over 120k miles on a 2.7 with no issues. A Chrysler tech told me day one to change the oil, change the oil and change the oil.
Brand new subscriber. You’re obviously an ethical mechanic and a good guy, it will be a pleasure learning about used cars. We haven’t done real well on our used car choices.
I agree with The Wizard about the Trailblazer. I have a 2003 Trailblazer LS with 270,000 miles, and the only non-normal problem I've had is the AC actuators. As long as you change the regular stuff at normal intervals, your TB will run until the apocalypse, but you can forget about those five freaking actuators.
I had an envoy. I got to replace 9!
I have this one before.. it gave me very good service overall but at 150,000 I have to fix transmission
I have to be honest. When I wrote the initial comment eight months ago, my 2003 TB was running like a champ. Last week (first week of May 2023), my baby blew the head gasket and rear main seal, both during the same week at 297,502 miles. She's done; it's been a great 14 years since I bought it with 49,xxx miles.
@@carlcurtice7914 my condolences
That breeze coming from the vents are annoying af but I don't blame my mom for leaving those actuators as is. Heat still works in the winter.
Wizard seems like a genuine good dude
Except he recommends range rovers. Which are beyond junk
Nothing against him but he’s human, your CZcams personality is not the same as your real personality…they have a saying of never meet your hero’s for a reason
@@carguy1697 Meet your hero's what? Mother? Friends? Grandpa?
Nissan Rogue has the cvt that craps out as well that deserves a top spot
That Jeep Patriot/Compass has the same Jatco CVT trans as the Rogue, so in a way, it is sharing a top spot 😂. We see sooooo many of both coming through our shop for new transmissions, it’s insane.
@@ezdubbin97 haha yeah my wife’s seem to be making a noise at 61k we dumped that car quick
@@ezdubbin97 Mitsubishi too. And the same engine.
You know those CVT Nissans are terrible just from the prices alone. I see very clean and low mileage ones locally on kijiji for like a couple of grand. Always very suspect.
Any Nissan CVT is absolute garbage I've had a few low mileage rentals that were Nissan CVT and 2/3 actually broke
Had a 2004 Trailblazer - ran like a champ. Never had issues. Only changed the battery and tune ups, tires. I sold it at 191,000 five years ago. I still see it running around town. The spoke with the lady who bought it from me a few months ago when I saw it in town. She said she's driving it twice a month to the next city which is over 180 miles one way. She said she's never had an issue with it.
My 04 TB finally blew the tranny a couple weeks ago at 198,000 miles. I'd took pretty good care of it maintenance wise but unfortunately the several owners before me let it rot so it eventually went kaput. But she was a great SUV for what she was, I got 3 years out of her and 30k miles. It's funny though, my TB was rusty as hell, and it took 2 accidents and a broken tranny for me to finally put the old girl down.
The 4.2 L in-line 6 is definitely top ten most reliable engines
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Also note: the 2002-2009 TrailBlazer is also sold as the GMC Envoy, Isuzu Ascender, Buick Rainier, Oldsmobile Bravada, and Saab 9-7X. All of these models are the same car sold with different brand names and grill designes, and they will all have similar problems.
What problems? I had 2002 GMC Envoy and run 120k. No adding oil from change to change. Once new ignition coil and once oxygen sensor. Cheap.
@@bobsum1745 Exactly. The guy writes: "will all have similar problems"? What problems??? I have the 2006 Rainier, 175,000 miles, and still say it's the best vehicle ever made IMO. Perfect for me anyway. Of course, it has improved trim/materials over the TB, but really, the reviewer talked more about how TB owners supposedly don't care about their vehicle and don't treat them well. Maybe so, IDK, but it's kind of misleading to put it on a list like this.
Also they are not that bad. They are quite reliable SUVs. Carwizard only says they are not great because people abuse trailblazers. If you find someone who didn't you've found gold because they are mechanical top A.
@@bobsum1745 I had the 2004 GMC Envoy XL 6 Cylinder 4x4, which I bought brand new. It was great for the first five year. After the 5th year mark, the inside door panels started to fall apart. The actuator died in the dashboard (just as Car Wizard described). The gas gauge stopped working. By the 6th year, the differential died and had to be replaced. On the 8th year, the transmission died, as well. I finally got rid of it in 2015. By then, the differential started acting up again.
I've owned 2 GMC Envoy, and both with nearly 200k miles, with NO MAJOR PROBLEMS. How in the world does Mr Wizard say don't buy this truck??? They are some of the most reliable SUV's on the market- yes, the other vehicles suck- but Trailblazers and Envoys kick ass for 200k plus miles every day....
I know a guy with a 08 Patriot. Manual transmission, tho. And 4wd. 400,000+ miles. But he lucked out and got a lifetime warranty. Lots of shop time, yea, but he's keeping it as long as they continue to honor the warranty.
Keep putting it to the dealership baby. For every one person that really gets their money's worth out of the lifetime powertrain warranty there are thousands and thousands that do not religiously go back to the dealership for all their service. It's a real pain in the butt to go to a dealership for an oil change unless you live next door and you don't work.
Patriots are junk. In addition to the issues that the Wizard mentioned, they also have subframes that like to rust. There was a recall for it, but only in Southern vehicles.
Haha I was going to comment about my coworker’s Patriot with a lifetime warranty. That dumb car has almost 300k on it and it has the CVT. It’s been to the dealer so many times for trans issues that Jeep / Chrysler/ FCA / Stellantis has definitely lost money.
I think getting the manual transmission solves the worst problems with the Patriot. I have a 2015 with 120,000 miles on it with no major issues so far. The CVT is what causes the engine to run at higher rpm's and be loud, but with the manual it's a decent little SUV. It's not "nice" - it's the most basic interior I've ever seen in a 2015 vehicle, but it is fine.
What? I'm encouraged, driving 2014 Jeep Patriot. Manual windows 166,700 miles. Little to no serious shop time. Hoping to keep it another two years, then keep as a backup vehicle. Thanks for sharing.
Loved it when Wizard said "buy a Toyota" and shortly after I got an ad of a new Toyota!
Thanks a lot for your video it’s so nice to know that someone cares about all of us as car owners. Keep up the good work!!! Blessings !!!!
My 2001 Trailblazer is by far the best made, most dependable and durable vehicle I've ever owned. I've fixed a small number of minor items, but at 204K miles/22 years, that's to be expected. Mine still runs like new, has no leaks and doesn't burn any oil. Very minor body rust, and the interior looks as good as the day I picked it up at the Chevy dealer. The Trailblazer should be on the BEST SUV list.
This is my mom's 08 LT. Most she's done to the engine aside from routine maintenance is a water pump and at well over 200k, that's arguably also maintenance.
Yeah I put brakes on one that my neighbor had briefly and I wish I had bought it from her because I would’ve drove the piss out of it. Clean body, strong motor and had the 3rd row. Her kid ended up using it to pull trailers.
My trailblazer has been good to me with 275k now. I take care of it and it takes care of me back. It’s starting to show it’s age now though.
Congrats, my Trailblazer has 209k
Wizard my boss has a 3 valve expedition he bought new for his wife. It has 351,000 miles on it now! The only thing I’ve fixed on it was the fuel pump. And it didn’t go out until 298k. So there is 1 good one out there
I disagree with that pick too! They not that bad
It all depends on how you maintain it, he's not always a reliable source.
I own a used 2016 mini Countryman S. Alot of car enthusiasts claim Mini Countryman models are unreliable.
Car magazines say different; if they are normally maintained they will be above average reliability. And from driving it over a year, with 80'000 km, the prior owner had no issues and I haven't either. I've driven this thing everywhere. Mini's are reliable economy cars, so don't believe everyone.
The only one…..
We had 05 expeditions at work. Maybe 15 to 18 of them. Got oil changes at 5000 miles.. they drove 200 k miles without issues before we started replacing them. No engine failures
I had a 2000 Expedition that I drove for 8 years and sold it with 400,000 miles. Like it so much, I bout an 07 Expedition EL Eddie Bauer. Expeditions, Excursions and really anything built of the Ford Super Duty platform is a very good vehicle
This video stings a little . I found your channel today while researching the Chevy Traverse and the Buick Enclave. Me and my wife were planning on purchasing one of the 2 within the next week (2012-2015 ) Now I will be showing her your video in the morning when she wakes up.
The truth hurts but thank you for saving us from this future disaster and major disappointment . You have a new subscriber and a new friend.
You got a good heart Car W.....
You bring experience to the table.
I for one know cars that break down can be a pain having owned two Fords. Great that you can share I am sure you will be repaid for your valuable advice.
I love your advice and have always followed my own as well. “I don’t buy anything I don’t see in traffic with me after 10+ years”. I don’t have fancy things; they run and don’t rust in half though. 😂
Most of these are common sense to stay away from......Jeep/Chevy/Buick
@@captinbeyond never buy American cars
@@TerminaMorte that's too broad of a statement since most automakers are building in America now. I stay away from the big 3- Chrysler, Ford, Chevrolet and the rest= Jeep, BMW, Mercedes, Korean brands, Mitshbishicrappie types.
@@TerminaMorte so that would include the Honda Accord, the Toyota Camry…those are considered to be American cars due to the amount of parts that are made in America and then the whole car is manufactured in America. By your logic the Camaro is a foreign car. It’s made in Canada! We live in a global world. It’s not that easy anymore to just say: don’t by American, which BTW is not true. Every American car I have ever owned has been fantastic.
1986 Fox Body Mustang GT. I just sold her last week 10-15-2021. I bought that car new and owned her for almost 36 years.
2013 Ford Focus ST3 . Owned for 5 years and 90,000 miles. Great car. Quick 252hp turbo & intercooled 2.0 DOHC FOUR. 6 speed manual of course.
1976 Pontiac Grand Prix 350 two barrel carb. 3 speed turbohydromatic transmission. Very smooth shifting transmission. Rust was this cars biggest problem.
2011 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 6 speed manual transmission. I have only owned this car for a month so I can’t speak for long term durability yet but the car has 40K miles and she is 10 years old and she looks and runs like new. Why do people buy Corvettes and then not drive them??? Can anyone answer this question for me? I can’t find a good answer for this question anywhere. Mine will be daily driven and will have 150-200K on her before I look for a C7 ZO6 or maybe even a C8 but I can’t get a manual gearbox with a C8. That might be a deal killer….
@@metaljew4456 Ah, the Grand Prix. Great memories with that car. My first car was a white 75 w/ a big block 400, 4 barrel carb. Loved it.
I was staring at your well behaved cat, he never blinked or moved.
I have a 2012 Lincoln Navigator L I bought in 2016 with 81,000. One owner. It now has 207,000. Its been the most reliable suv I’ve ever owned. Still drives smooth and EVERYTHING WORKS. In the 8years I’ve owned it, I’ve replaced a heater hose, breaks, interior fan and rear lift gate supports. Thats it. I use full synthetic every 5k along with other fluids as needed.
I keep hearing they are bad motors but I’ve had 3 different 5.4 3v and all of them have gone well over 200,000 miles. Maybe mines a one off
Again, excellent advice Wizard on what not to buy and what to buy, (to buy Toyota). That's what I buy, my family and.friends buy, and they thank me for my advice. Only minor issues or no issues with their Toyotas. Just change the oil frequently and don't abuse it.
If you want a SUV that won't break. At all. And will just keep going through hell. 1992-1998 Chevrolet Tahoe. With the Throttle Body Injected 350. They won't stop working. And the 4L60s aren't even a problem in them, because 180HP isn't enough to burn them up.
Absolutely. I got 170000 miles on my 1998/99 OBS Chevy Tahoe, 211000 miles on my 2002 Saturn SL2 1.9 (did two timing chains), so easy to repair. Also, have a 2011 Toyota 4-Runner with 237000 miles, bought new, and never any issues. Will never buy any newer GM again.
Owned a 1998 Tahoe LT with rear barn doors. Sure I never got any better than 12-14 mpg but it was reliable. I miss that truck.
Steven Heffelfinger my dad got 20 once on a road trip
True. Had a 95 GMC full size van with that engine. 15 years of use and all the engine ever needed was an idler pully. And another almost indestructable SUV is any year 4 Runner. Have a 2011 that just never has any problems. And I pull boats a lot that are near the weight limit.
Probably the last good vehicle that GM made.
Wizard: "Buy a Toyota!"
Ever met Scotty Kilmer? Pretty sure he would agree with you.
Scotty is a nut case. Please don’t compare Car Wizard with him.
@@RohithRPai Scotty Kilmer knows way way way more than you for sure and probably more than this wizard . Toyota is absolutely for sure the best of the best. Any smart person knows that.
@@miriamvivo4279 hahahaha my freedom. My dad was a WWII here from 1942 to 1946 a real hero he fought the Germans . By the way getting all of the benefits and privileges doesn’t make you a hero. So and sometimes cooking or being on base doesn’t mean you are a hero. Pendeja
@@miriamvivo4279 a d whatever Scotty is the man like it or not
@@MOUSEBOWEN Scotty flip-flops more than I change underwear... Daily.
Funny, I have a 2002 GMC Envoy and the interior is still mint. It was used daily by a guy who ran a construction company and was full of concrete and dog hair when I bought it. It looked horrible but after and hour or two of detailing it shocked me. The leather and fake woodgrain held up really well in the GMC version. I did have to do the AC vent actuators but was able to do them without removing the dash by doing a tiny bit of cutting on a support on the passenger side near the glovebox. Btw, I believe that Trailblazers and Envoys were 2002 to 2008. There was an Trailblazer/Envoy for 2000 and 2001 but they were just a trim level of the Blazer/Jimmy. Great video, Wiz. Thanks as always!
I had a 2004 Trailblazer LS with over 220k miles it was immaculate inside, and the 4.2 inline 6 was very comfortable on the highway. I would buy another 1 in a heartbeat
I had a 04 trailblazer as well! Over 200k. Ran beautifully. It got totaled 2 yes ago. Would buy another in a heartbeat!
I have an 05 and had an 06 in the past. Problems I have had are brake lines rusting through, fuel pump failure, and general rust destroying metal components. The engine is fine, transmission leaves a bit to be desired, and my interior is immaculate. However the other issues are making me wish I had bought a Honda or Toyota tbh.
I have a 06 trailblazer LT and I couldn’t agree more, one of the most reliable vehicles I’ve ever owned, I would buy another one in a second also
We like them so well that we have a 2002 and a 2008, one of the best vehicles we have owned.
I have a 2002 Trailblazer with 132000 km on her, she perr like a kitten.... Love her and will not sell her.... the interior 👌
Biggest killer I see as a dealer tech is the constant extension of oil change intervals. Oil does so much more work than it used to with turbos, variable valve timing, and how hot newer engines run for emissions. Personally I think eventually you'll see the 2018-2020 f150/expedition. Makes the 3v seem like a god.
Extended oil drain intervals are the biggest load of bullshit ever placed on the automotive industry. All it does it destroy engines prematurely. Yes I know there are people that will argue this fact almost to the death, But In my experience, anyone that starts going over 5,000 miles between oil changes is really asking for trouble. Yes I know there are the Amsoil folks out there changing oil once a year, well good for them. I’ve seen an Amsoil driven Ford Ecoboost 2.7 liter engine blow at 47,000 miles. The engine was a disaster. I personally go 3,000 miles between changes, no matter what kind of oil I use.
@@charger19691 Agreed I personally go 5k on synthetic. We have in the shop now a 2.7 with under 50k and a cylinder 4 rod bearing delete.
@@charger19691 I run amsoil in my 2019 ranger 2.3 ecoboost and it gets changed every 5k or 6 months whichever comes first. Going a year or 25k is just plain crazy!
@@victorgirouard1543, I agree. I know that Amsoil and their filters are very expensive but I think you’re doing the right thing by changing it the way you are. Amsoil can really take a beating, but I’m not willing to push my luck with any oil.
5000 miles with synthetic 3000 if not.
My 05 trailblazer i6, runs n drives great in good condition with 176,000 miles😎 i had it a year and a half.
I am on my 2nd Expedition (2003). My previous one was a 2000 and it got well above 250k miles. It was running fine when I sold it but I decided to upgrade. Same experience with the 2003 I own now with about 180k miles. I have never had a catastrophic engine failure and the things that have gone out on these SUVs were reasonable wear and tear issues. I have towed a 22 foot boat when one and a pair of SeaDoos on both with no major issues whatsoever. My next car will probably be a F-150.
Both of those were the 5.4 2V which were great engines besides the initial spark plug problems, the next generation 5.4 3V were absolutely horrible, that is the one he's referring to.
@@robertsauceda4757 I had put over 200K miles on my 2001 expedition which had the 2 valve. Changing the plugs on the expedition was a pisser.
My friend's 2009 Ford Expedition has 299,000 Mi on it never had to do anything to it besides replace a ball joint and general maintenance
Thank you - totally appreciate your view on what these do to people’s lives!!!
I really like this style video. Instead of being in the shop I’m at work all day anyway it’s nice to take a break and have a conversation with the wizard. I love the shop videos too of course who doesn’t, but this felt more personal and I appreciate it.
Change of scenery is good once in a while.
Even the CEO of Fiat at the time of the takeover of Chrysler said that the Jeep Compass was 'Unfit for human consumption'. And that from a FIAT CEO
Not compass, he said that about the commander
@@MaliciousSRT either works. They’re both complete shit lol
@@mattorey5816 If you notice their quality ratings went though the roof after getting rid of all the cheap junk. Dodge is/was like #1 or #2 now.
@@MaliciousSRT I do used car reconditioning for a living, if it’s anything other than a truck, challenger/charger, or grand Cherokee/wrangler it’s junk. And the wranglers have a lot of common problems, but at least they serve a very specific purpose that they do well.
That's the commander and I have one with 245,000 miles on it. I got it at 230k and have only replaced the front driveshaft since
I had a good 5.4 3V except for the broken spark plug issue. 300k miles and still going.
my family had a trail blazer, it lived up to its name... electrical fire while on a family road trip, totalled the car. Its on my personal never-buy list.
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I own an Acadia and these videos cemented my belief in 3k mile oil changes and 36k mile transmission oil changes.
I don't think I'll keep it once the warranty is up...
Seen them get to 100k if you do that. Change and check oil often. But it's still a gamble.
It's sad to that they call the transmission "filled for life" but you get deeper in the book, and they recommend at least every 40k on the oil.
The 3.6 will last provided quality oil is used and is changed at least every 5,000 miles. Most that have had problems with stretched timing chains are those that have traveled a lot more than 5k between oil changes.
Get rid of it the instant that warranty expires and buy a Toyota.
@@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342 no, you get rid of it with 6 months left on the warranty as a selling point to the buyer.
Get rid of it
I had a 2004 Trailblazer. Had one problem, the fan clutch. Changed it myself in my driveway and never had another problem with it the rest of the time i owned it. Looked good, ran great, and was amazing in the snow in Upstate NY and Northeast PA. Interior was in great shape and I didn't have anything falling apart. If the interior is the worst thing you can come up with to say against these, then maybe you're just dealing with people that beat the crap out of their vehicles. Mine ran flawlessly.
Man that's odd, my dad bought a 05 trail blazer new back then and it's been a pretty sound vehicle. We haven't had many things fall apart inside the vehicle besides a window motor and a ripped drivers seat cloth.
@@tc5329 My 2005 envoy 200k before trans went out. it was a decent vehicle up to that point and the engine was still running when trans died. Just minor repairs along the was 150-200k
That was a good generation, I owned an 01 Blazer and it was just issue after issue.
I love my ford expedition..almost 300k ...just change your oil every 3k miles and you'll never be let down..timing never done either but even when I do ill get it done. Just a fantastic SUV
It’s awesome to see a good man enjoying the fruits of his labor. Built from the ground up with your bare hands 🙌 I love it.
Thank you for being so open and honest with us! WELL DONE ! Mr.& Mrs Wizard 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 PS. The painting beside your chiropractor has a " companion piece" I have restored several Mariner paintings. Yours looms in good condition:) just a light cleaning with bring out the beauty of the sails and the Ship. Otherwise, nice painting. :) kindly, artchem ♥️🇬🇧🎨🖼
I must have been one of the lucky ones with the GM 3.6. Had one in my 04 CTS and had zero aforementioned issues with the engine itself. Had to do coil packs and plugs around 65k though. Traded it in with over 100k on it.
Hi Car Wizard, I really appreciate that you put the customers interest above your own profit by advising against buying these cars. 👍 You’re a good man!
Thanks wizzz.
The ones with a tumb down are probably sad owners😁
7:12 Chrysler’s 2.7L V6: “Hold my engine sludge.”
Was Northstar V8 as bad as people said towards the end of its run? Would, say, a 2011 DTS be “ok” at least?
Hi I must say that your one of the best mechanic on CZcams and I bought a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer LS 4x4 with the 4.2 vortex engine and I have it now for over 6 years and I bought it with a 175,000 miles on it and now has almost 300,000 miles on her and since I owned it i only had to do the brakes lower and upper control arms, struts shocks and regular fluid changes oh and of course a complete tune up and I did all the work myself in my driveway but this Trailblazer runs and drives like a brand new vehicle and the interior is in great shape and whoever bought this brand new must have rust proofed it because it has no rust and I live in New Hampshire and we get a lot of snow here, and I also updated the radio system with a nice 7" touch screen with 6 JBL Speakers and what a sound and the engine and Transmission are still great so on the Trailblazer i wound have to say that it all depends on the owner and when I bought it back in late 2017 the private owner that I purchased it from wanted $2800 for it and I pulled out $1500 cash and he sold it to me for the money I offered him.
I had a Chevy Trailblazer 2002 great towing capacity interior doors fall apart very quickly had to use screws to hold it in other than that regular maintenance it was a most amazing truck I had
We have a 2010 patriot that my wife used on mail route. Transmission was good for 140,000 hard miles, with 700 boxes on her route. Bought fresh rebuilt trans from Chrysler (because nobody will touch one), and my son is driving it now. It now has 240k miles and is still running fine. I guess we git the one good one.
The biggest issues I see on those isn't the transmissions, it's the suspensions falling apart and the subframes rotting out. You will have multiple failed bushings on these things before they hit 100K miles, guaranteed. If you live in the place where it snows then the subframe will fail long before the body of the vehicle even looks rusty. We have one sitting on our lot right now that needs a front subframe but they are on national backorder. They are pretty much a disposable car made with the cheapest parts Chrysler could get. The only thing more disposable is a Chevy Aveo.
@@madmatt2024 yeah, I replaced the lower control arms several times. Bad design on the rear bushing. Third set tried Moog set with heim joint instead of rubber, those are still on it. But basically replace entire front and rear suspension 3 times. BUT, the mail route is hard on ANY vehicle.
Thanks Wizard. You are spot on about the Acadia. Sadly I know of all those issues.
As an owner of a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer I would say that it’s not uncommon to find one with bad interior or some minor issues, but overall it’s a solid vehicle with a great engine. I have 130k on mine and it’s runs extremely well for its age and shift’s perfect. If you can find one that’s been well maintained they’re worth the buy for sure. As for the rest of the SUV’s on the list… yeah I wouldn’t touch.
I had a 2005 trailblazer with 12000 miles when I sold it. It was very reliable. The only thing I had to replace was 2 thermostats. Both times it was after a coolant system flush. The interior looked brand new when I sold it
130 k miles ain't no miles most Toyotas ain't even broke in til 200k that's truth
we had a gmc acadia and trail blazers. both never had given us issues at all
You should be ashamed of yourself
@@mattnorman5241 why should i be ashamed of myself
I was like: damn, that cat is so high. Then, I realized it's a statue. Guess, the cat isn't the one that's high
Catnip makes a cat statuesque, or "catuesque" if you're a real cat-lover.
The cat is freaking me out !
Has the cat sat on something🧐
I waited thru the whole video for that kitty kat to move
I didn't notice it until I read your comment Lol
I like my 02 trailblazer.
The head gasket blew all over the alternator and fan clutch.
I still have it.
Sitting in the garage waiting on warmer weather. More than a year after.
The interior is actually in PERFECT shape. Not even a cracked dash.
Ill fixe it eventually.
Thank you Wizard for this videos, you are making a really useful public service with them 👍
I actually loved my trailblazer. It had over 100k on it when I bought it,put on another 100k before I sold it,only problem I ever had was the thermostat. That's the thing about being a auto tech, you usually only see the clapped out examples. I was a tech for Honda years ago and I thought they were junk because that's all I ever saw.
To be fair there are a lot of Hondas that don't live up to the reputation, not quite unreliable but not overly reliable like you'd expect
Yeah, those trailblazers are some of the most beat on, abused, clapped out vehicles on the road. People buy them and do not care at all what happens to them. I saw one in the shop with a locked motor, oil blacker than tar, busted front diff, and an interior that can only be described as a biological weapon.
@@Tracert-mc1hu I agree there's plenty like that. It doesn't matter what it is, if you don't maintain it and take care of it You're going to have problems. It seems most people just ignore any kind of preventative maintenance and keep driving until there's a problem.
@@tati-anaroseee4316 yeah, Honda definitely isn't what it use to be. Those newer accords with the 4 bangers had a lot of issues from what I read about, and it seems like they always have (or had) a vehicle with a major transmission issue. The trailblazer doesn't belong on this list over a rogue or murano though. Trailblazers just get owned by people who couldn't afford a honey bun
My Dad had a trailblazer and it lasted 200k
i own a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer as he mentions in 11:31 with the 4.2 inline 6, and i feel very lucky after hearing Car wizards take on it because mine in particular has a slipping transmission (typical 4l60e transmission that eventually blows on all chevys that have it) but the interior still looks brand new, no cracked plastics or failing buttons, even the leather seats still look pristine. It may just be because mine only had 120k miles when i got it and i continue to take care of it because it’s such an easy vehicle to find parts for and keep running, you just have to keep up with maintaining it. Engine runs smooth with decent power and it’s a comfortable ride, hope to keep it on road for many years to come
I had a trailblazer with the v6 and my transmission also went out.
Okay, I understand that your channel is too big for this however, I have a 1999 Corolla and am replacing all the mirrors and inside door handles. In addition, the dome light assembly and window rolling handle. Just the drives one. When I bought it there were no codes and it passed the inspection. In the end I am happy with the car. Thank you for your videos.
My mom has a 2007 trailblazer with 275k and her interior looks good and she has not had any problems with it. If you take care of the car it will take care of you. I drive a Lexus GX with over 200k and had to have the interior redone.
I wonder if your methodologies works for spouses? You take of....
My wife and I have a 2005 Trail Blazer with a straight 6 we got from her mom. It's been taken very good care of, and still runs and drives great. The interior is in very good shape, and the car has 250,000 miles on it. I guess our car is the exception, but a friend of mine also has an ‘05 in similar shape with over 300,000 miles.
I have one, best car I’ve ever had. I was really thrown off to see it in this video, and slightly disappointed
2004 LTZ with the straight six. Mine looks fine, no rust, great engine. I've seen a lot of them with interior knobs scraped of, but it's also how you treat it I guess. I do the maintenance myself, very easy to work on. Here in Europe it's actually a kinda special car with a fan community. Kinda sad it was mentioned here. He probably has a point when you neglect it. Here's a tip not to blow the actuators. Connect a small battery to the auxiliary plug, when you disconnect the battery.
I've had an '04 Trailblazer as my first car. Love that thing to death. 220,000 miles and still kicking. Gonna be selling her soon. I was definitely surprised to get caught in the crosshairs, but I still think the early 00's Trailblazer was great.
Its a straight 5 from Volvo, not a straight 6
@@user-cm6tj2he4b its a straight 5, not a straight 6, its a Volvo engine.
Great advice! You are a person of obvious integrity. Keep up the great work you are doing.
Just saved us out of a 2019 excursion -Thanks Wizard family for looking out for my family.
I finally convinced my sister to ditch her Jeep Compass after both control arm bushing went out for a second time (in a short time period). That was just one of the many problems. She replaced it with a Rav 4. She loves it.
Good choice.
I just had to get a rear control arm bushing done on my 2010 hyundai elantra with almost 250,000 kms. Was replaced with an OEM bushing that should last another 11 years. Although, I'll be incredibly lucky if my car doesn't rust out in the next 10. Still runs perfectly.
@@vdel7418 At least newer Korean cars are a bit better than new American cars
Hell of an upgrade, if I may say so.
Sorry Wiz. Love your vids. BUT! I had a Chev TB and drove it for 482,000 miles. Written off in an accident. Got rear ended by a Ram crew cab diesel 4x4 pickup. At 250k miles I replaced trans, a/c, front diff (broke it myself), for $5k. Lasted another 231k miles before accident. The only thing the engine was opened up for was oil changes and spake plugs. No oil leaks, no valve seals or valve cover gaskets. Absolutely loved the truck! Bought an 08 Envoy as replacement, I was only interested in an Envoy or TV. My Envoy now has 220k miles on it. The interior is mint. My TB was cloth interior, and my best friend, who works for a tier 1 supplier, recommended it to GM as a long lasting vehicle. The seats didn't even wear! It's my fave vehicle EVER! I'll keep repairing it. Thae I6 is amazing. No timing chain, valve anything whatsoever. Say what you want, but, 700,000 miles can't be wrong!
I have a 2003 Chevy trailblazer and I love it, it has given me no mayor problems, only things I changed when I purchased was a water pump, power steering pump, it has not given me any headaches, my interior Is a 8.5/10 I agree the interior was made with cheap materials but I still love my trailblazer 5.3..
Chevy Cavalier of the SUV world! I learned the Acadia lesson the hard way! Went through 2 transmissions in that thing.
You say that as if the Cavalier was a bad car
I got lucky so far. I bought a 2011 acadia denali used in 2016 it has a salvage title. But I got a great deal though. No issues at 201400 miles other than sunroof drain clogging
While not in the class of a Corolla or Civic, once it got the 2.0 FI engine, the original Cavalier was a decent car.
The sad part of the Acadia/Enclave/Traverse is these are supposed to be more premium models.
Get rid of it
05 Trailblazer LT (4.2 I6) owner here. Zip ties for the win on these. The Ex T-boned two vehicles with only cosmetic damage up front. Both vehicles she struck were totaled. It's that 4" box frame which makes these things tanks. The kids were in the back during both accidents and didn't even drop their sippie cups. For DIY owners they're not too bad. Having a spare vehicle to use while you fix it helps too.
I have bought Two Acadias, 2016 and 2021, both with the 3.6 liter engine, driven both in all kinds of road conditions over a period of 5 years, and have had zero problems. I love those cars. Perhaps as a car repair business, you are looking at a non-representative sample (I.e. cars that need repair) of the cars you are talking about.
Odd that you recommended the Buick Rainier in another video when it's essentially the same vehicle as the trailblazers. I agree though 99% of these are absolutely clapped, but hey they're still on the road for a reason. I got a GMC envoy slt 5 years ago that was mint with 25k on it. Been bulletproof so far and solid for camping and towing. Nothing fancy but it works and is reliable.
Exactly!!!
That’s actually great keep that car with you !
I had a 2006 SS Trailblazer with the LS2 that I traded in at 100k miles, only because I knew that my particular Trailblazer was going to need a front axle and a transmission rebuild, and I didn't want to do it. The interior looked exactly the way it did when I bought it at 28k miles, with the exception of the steering wheel radio controls that got worn. Everything worked.
Edit: I traded it in in 2018 for my CTS
Well 25k isnt a lot of miles.
Saab, Oldsmobile, Buick, GMC all have variations of badge engineered Trailblazers.
The perfect cat !!! No hairs, no hunger, no sharp claws, no demonic sounds in the middle of the night. The car wizard is awesome !
One of the suv listed was the GMC I was browsing to buy used next year, but I’m glad I’m doing my research on buying used vehicles, found this one now I know which ones that are better to get. Thank you
If someone donated a GM vehicle 100% free, just know you will be spending as much in repairs as you would have actually paid for the vehicle.
Hey wizard thanks man you just saved my life... I have no clue when this video was made, but i been looking to buy a vehicle and been on fb market place looking and all you see is the vehicles you have mentioned... And most were actually on my list... As possible purchase... Wowww am really really glad i stop to take a look at your video.... Boy am i glad i did... I've been looking at reviews on certain cars before i go ahead an buy... I wanted to how how reliable these vehicles were. Or would be .. and i came across your video... Thanks again for all the info and the advice you gave on this video... God Bless you and Your family Amen... I appreciate you... Blessings
If we had more honest people like you in this world today it will be a better place to live in. Thanks a million for your honesty. Your a good dude!
Why do just assume he's honest?
Dude! you're a *God Sent* I mean, you're obviously a *Master Auto Te3chnician* who can make a *TON* of money repairing all these vehicles but instead, you have chosen to share your knowledge and experience fixing said vehicles. You are actually doing an absolutely *MAGNIFICENT* service to potential vehicle buyers.
Being a spiritual person myself - not religious - I sincerely believe that you are being *INSPIRED* by higher powers - based upon your knowledge - to provide this service during these trying times. *May God Bless You* and continue to do so, especially during these times when there are so many other people who simply try to scam others. They will eventually reap what they are currently sowing.
Your use of bold face type is super annoying to make your point.
I stopped watching when he was completely wrong about the very first vehicle
@@jameshan6179 Those early Encores actually had a badly designed oil line that fed the turbo. Because they are located so close to the exhaust manifold they would cook the oil to the point of clogging the line. That line has now been redesigned for better flow and with heat insulation.
@evoman44 I have a 2015 Trax with 400k miles on it. Turbo was replaced at 350k. The actuator failed twice but turbo was fine. Literally the same vehicle. Maybe the first run in 2012 but to say that car for the average person isn't a good deal is moronic. I took the seats out and carry 25 batteries plus tools around DFW metroplex running anywhere from 2 to 400 miles a day. Only issues really are the valve covers and water pump. You still get 70 to 80k miles out of them. Take care of your vehicle
Why are Jeeps expensive? Because the people that buy them want a certain type of vehicle and the sellers will fix them because the values are high so they may recoup some of their money. If the value was low they would all be crushed.
uhhhh we just bought a 2013 Ford Expedition EL Limited, and it's an absolute peach. Was owned by one senior couple for 68k miles, and we've put 10k miles on it since. I put bilsteins on all 4 corners and replaced the brakes and its been amazing.
03 Envoy hete which is cousin of trailblazer with 4.2 I6. Its an excellent vehicle! The AC actuator is probably the one big issue, but Lisle recently came out with a special actuator motor wrench which makes the job way easier!
I had a commander and yep! Sunroof leaked the entire time, all interior door handles broke, and the transmission was on its way out at 100k miles before it was totaled.
It did save my life in a 45mph head on collision. Terrible vehicle but incredibly safe.
I have a strong feeling that GM, ford and FCA (fiat/dodge/jeep) will fill this list. They always make lists of unreliable used SUVs. I'd probably add the Honda Pilot to that list. It's a great SUV, but the transmission issues make the purchase not worth it. Especially the first two years.
750,000
On my 2011 Durango and it's running fine.
Why do gm, Ford and fca, produce these unreliable vehicles?
@@Jack-yw7bq They're just cheap and corrupt, basically. Ford does better than the others most of the time though, it's just the 5.4 that's terrible. The 4.6 for example is bulletproof, one of their best V8 ever
Have a 2013 and 2014 pilot in my garage both with 195,000+ on both of them
You see a lot of high mileage Durangos in MI although the older ones are hit or miss.
No one else was distracted by the cat pillow. BLINK!! Oh that is a pillow. ha ha
I have always enjoyed your content and knowledge, and will always bow to the master.
That said, this is one of those rare times where I have to disagree with you regarding the First Gen Chevy Trailblazers.
I have owned two, (My old 05 - 5 passenger and my current 04 EXT), and I can honestly say they have been the best trucks I have ever owned, right next to my first gen Avalanches. My 05 was handed down to my oldest son, who drove it for another two years and, when he sold it, was sitting at 265k miles on the original engine, trans, and interior. Yes, some of the switches have worn out over time, but that was to be expected, and even when that happened, the switches on the dash board were easy to replace.
My current 04 has just under 200k miles on it and still runs and performs flawlessly, with only a few minor repairs since I got it 3 years ago.
I agree that the actuators can (and do) go out, but I would expect this after 20 or so years for any component.
While the main actuator is a pain to get to, I was able to replace the passenger side blend door actuator by removing the glove box door and replacing it without having to remove the dashboard assembly.
The 4.2L Inline 6 has been very easy to maintain, and I have not experienced any issues that I was not able to tackle in my own driveway on either of them.
As always, I do enjoy the work that you do and find it incredibly educational. Thanks for such great and informative content!
Wizard, Jeep guys dont like the patriot or compass either 🤣
its a jeep thing you wouldnt understand.....wich is why jeep guys get laughed at on a regular.
I know a few mechanics they all say not to buy any kind of Jeep or Chrysler product except for the minivan and Dodge Ram.
@@toby7291 My current rental is a Chrysler Voyager (which is just a lower trim Pacifica). Overall it's not BAD -- barebones because it's a fleet vehicle. Decent stereo, power options, more power than you'd expect. Really the biggest annoyances are there's no physical button on the dash to change songs, the rearview camera is in a 4:3 aspect, and you can't see the odometer if cruise control is enabled.
One thing I noticed today, it doesn't have collision warning or anything but the auto-stop seemed to recognize the car ahead of me pulling forward and restarted my engine. I didn't let off the brakes at all. Maybe it still has a sensor?
In a bit of "What the hell, Chrysler?", the built in garage door opener is only available on the fleet models. Who programs their garage door to a rental car?
I remember when these 2 models came out. Even when new, I thought they looked like crap. I feel sorry for the people who got swindled into buying these poor excuses for a vehicle.
I just love consumer advocacy channels like yours and will always support every last one of you that I come across ✌
Just checking out your videos for the first time here today. Thumbs up and a subscribe. I agree with you on all of the cars you mentioned here. Back in 2002, I purchase a "certified" 2002 Ford Explorer. Absolutely the worst vehicle I ever owned. In and out of the shop with a litany of steering and various front end problems. I ended up trading that in for a brand new Impala. Nice roomy car, great gas mileage...until the warranty ran out, literally. First the a/c quit working; then, during an oil change, it was discovered that there was oil in my radiator. I could see the writing on the wall. Ok, at that point, I am through and it did not take long for me to trade that for a Hyundai Sonata which I still have today. This car runs and looks like it did on the first day I bought it. Additionally, this is the first car I have had last me over 100K miles and counting. Thank you for all of the information you shared here.
Just looking into a used SUV glad you enlightened me on these vehicles. Thank you
Maybe my '07 Trailblazer with 160K is an exception, but it hasn't had any major issues that I couldn't fix myself. Water pump, thermostat, secondary air pump, power steering hoses and cooler. . I do, however, maintain it religiously. Oil changes every 5K, transmission drain and fill every 30K.
It really depends on how vehicles are maintained and driven.
I have a 05 with 171k miles. Mine is totally fine and has no major mechanical issues. The interior looks fine, not high quality, but it’s holding together ok. I do have issues with the doors rusting though and I’m not sure it’s worth fixing. I got the thing for $750 and have used it for 2 years with minimal trouble so hard to complain.
@@digitalgulby
Wear and tear is normal. With German and Japanese cars the repairs can cost way more.
Sometimes it is just good to hear a decent human being talking. Thank you for all the things you do, even if I am not concerned in the slightest by the object of this video.
Sincerely appreciate your honesty!!!!
Trailblazers are excellent vehicles...we have a 2002 and a 2008...the only real trouble we have seen is coils going bad, but they are fairly cheap and very easy to replace. our 2002 had one front wheel bearing go bad at 99,000 miles.
Only the older ones. They ruined the new ones with a designed to fail CVT transmission.
I’ve been on the “Buy a Toyota!” train my whole life! So far… it’s been it’s been absolutely flawless. Our daily drivers are an ‘07 Tacoma and 4Runner, and they are bulletproof…. Not literally, but I’d be willing to try…. Seriously… I’d bet they’d keep running after being shot at…
Why do you think they're so popular out in the desert with machine guns mounted in the bed?
I’ve had one Toyota, it was alright. But it was my first car & beat to hell. But I would consider buying one in the future. I’m a Subaru enthusiast. I’ve owned 2 so far, & I have had ZERO issues with them.
Yep and many people feel that way too and thus the Toyota premium. Look at a used 4Runner, Tacoma, Landcruiser, Lexus GX 470 and the prices are astronomical even w/high miles. I would love a 4Runner or FJ Cruiser but am probably going to end up with a Nissan Xterra.
@@dexterwestin3747 My aunt had an Xterra years ago, & the transmission went on her with 103,000 miles. The V6 engines Nissan made in the early 2000’s weren’t bad, it’s the transmissions that are junk. Any Nissan that’s rear wheel drive, I heard the transmissions are okay. Now if you buy a manual transmission one, they aren’t bad. Toyota’s do hold their value very well, I have family & friends that have driven their Toyota’s for 15-20 years with very few to no problems. If you can someone find a decent one you can afford, do it. But the car market is really bad right now.
@@johnyonker3567 Yep - I picked the wrong time to buy a car lol. If I do buy the Xterra it will be w/the man. trans. even though that makes it much harder to find.
Thanks Wizard for the great advice! I did have a 2007 Jeep Commander with the 3.7L V6. I really enjoyed the hell out of that SUV for the 7 years I owned it. I got up to 177k miles before it started to really nickel and dime me. coil packs, suspension, etc. I decided to trade it in before doing any suspension work. I think I was one of the lucky ones.
I nearly bought a Expedition V8 3 valve. But last minute I backed out and bought Mitsubishi instead. Never regretted that decision. Thanks Car wiz… ❤️💕
One of the best SUVs ever from my ownership experience is our 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer with the 4.6 liter 2 valve V8. We just hit 261k miles on it. I’m the second owner. I’ve had 1 new alternator, belt and tensioner installed. A couple of coils, plugs and a T hose replaced that was leaking. In my 4yrs of being 2nd owner I’ve probably spent 5-700 max on repairs. Power folding seats still work, sunroof works, A/C is still cold. I’m getting 18mpg on a 800 mile trip that included going up and down mountains and speeds Up to 85mph in traffic. Just great Ford quality even 20yrs later!!
The Wizard is a great PERSON there's not many truly honest mechanics like him out there But beyond him being a mechanic he's a great person that seems to genuinely care about others 👍🏽👌🏽✌🏽💯
A man who loves what he does doesn't have to lie to himself let alone his customers
@@patrickbateman6682 so much work out here for honest mechanics
Yessss you’re right, the Wizard is a good person who cares about others. 👍🤝
Soo true!! He's a great person!!
Man you fooled me with the cat! I kept staring waiting for it to move!
Yeah, I guess Frisky didn't want to make a meowing mistake 🤣🤣🤣🤣