Is a Used Kia Better Than a Toyota? Let's Find Out
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- Is a Used Kia Better Than a Toyota? Let's Find Out, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Buying a cheap used car. The best cheap new and used cars to buy. Kia vs Toyota. Kia Forte review. Is KIA worth it? Should I buy a Kia. Here's why this Kia is better than a Toyota. How to buy a cheap new car. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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Hi Scotty from Sunny England LOL , my housemate has a Kia Picanto 1 litre but she always has trouble starting it on cold mornings ,which in England we get a lot of, i think it could be down to her battery or the crank sensor? i feel sorry for her as its not an old car , its only done 23 thousand miles and is 2 years old , where as my own car is 13 years old but is a Mitsubishi never had an engine problem yet, good old JDM reliability.
Hey Scotty. Am planning on buying a 2019 Suzuki jimny. Is it a good buy? A viewer in Africa
Scotty Kilmer Did you have any opinions on a Mazda 6?
What is that tool that you used to measure the draw on the battery. The clampy one
Best way for your car not to be stolen is put a fiat or chyrisler badge on it
Seems to work for me.
@Eliza Lol, get better neighbors.
Works like a charm
Break1146 how do we get better neighbors lol.
@@tylerkimdura6690 move lol
As I get older I can care less about an amazing ride
Just get me to my destination without breaking down and I’m happy
im still driving that nissan micra from 2000. it never , NEVER fails me. unreal. i wanna get a new car but im scared aswell like you if the car is going to break down. these new vehicles....
@@deathrager2404 literally my exact issue I have an 04 pt cruiser and it’s only ever given me issues for the alternator a year ago because it was factory and battery connectors cause I live by the beach and the salt in the air corrodes then quick. Other than that’s it’s been great and while it’s beat up and ugly I’m so scared of getting a new car because of all the electrical issues they can have.
agree!
@@deathrager2404 insanee!!
I agree. I just want affordability and reliability
“It has 4 doors , like the Camry.. But... That’s the only similarity..”...😂🤣😂
Yeah i would never buy a Kia or any of those far eastern brands, i stick to Japanese or German cars Toyota Mitsubishi Honda VW Skoda Audi etc they are the types of car that will still be working long after us mere mortals have left the earth lol
@@christineayres5339 Lol you said audi 🤣😂🤣
Christophe Ayres Japan is in the far east.
@@shaimasalah1 like 100 miles off the coast of Korea 😂
The other similarity is they both have air in the tires
bought one of these brand new 8 years ago and put 230k miles on it still runs great and has had little to no problems. and never anything major.
Manual or auto?
I'm looking at a 2011 for $1500 bucks with 200k on it🤣I'm looking around to see what kind of reliability they have because me and the lady like it and it's dirt cheap but I almost bought one of the 2013 ford focus's and made that mistake because it was clean and pretty and cheap🤣🤣until I found out about double clutch tranny's that was going out every 6 months and you was on the hook for them😬🤣🤣
@@kylemas2005 6 speed auto, it now has 260 and is still going strong
@@joelnation4380 have driven on a long road 8 or 9 hours trip?
@@gutadin5 it has driven in between Michigan and South Carolina several times which was an 11-12 hour drive and went to Florida once which was about 6 hours.
i'm amazed he speaks so well of Kia recently
I guess because he is getting to inspect more of modern ones, he can now see that the improvements is not a myth and that they far from their early, cheap unreliable days.
a 3000 kia it won't last you a long time but it can do the job in a short time
Kias got better after 2004. They are not as nice as Toyota or Honda but they will run reliably now.
arcanask The new ones coming out like the K5 are just as nice if not nicer than Honda.....
kia remembering to put postage on the envelope of the checks now
Old man: Get off my lawn
Scotty: Get off my street
wanted Kia to have semi truck twin air horns ----------
Cat: Fill my bowls
ah its not losing steering control...
rev up your lawnmower
Batman: get off my city
Guess who's back?
Rev up engine is the theme.
Representing Celicas all over the world.
Nice! Love the intro regardless of which one it is.
Scotty as transforming, 94 Toyota Celica in disguise lol
"Car is dirty, and has bird poop on it, probably doesn't drive it much", Scotty is truly the Sherlock Holmes of auto repair! 😎
LMAO!!!!!!!!
Old school diagnostics!
I daily my car , but never washed it lmao , Sherlock Holmes could fail
sees bird poop '' hey, Buddy charge your battery! ''
give scotty a hat
I got a 07 kia optima v6, got over 350,000 miles runs strong and drives smooth
4:36 "i love this" I have never heard Scotty say that about any vehicle ever.. Much respect to Kia for the dipstick
4:36 is what you're looking for
brblum oops
Keep in mind, this is an '09 Kia Forte... no transmission dipsticks anymore in the more modern ones, like my 2014
My 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage has both oil and transmission fluid dipsticks.
@@Anthony-kj2zj must depend on the model I guess. Cool
I've got a 2017 Forte, and I love it. I drive it about 80miles a day. No complaints. It doesn't compare to a Camry because it's a compact car. It's more like a corolla. Also it's more user friendly than a Camry too. Mine has an Android auto sound system which is much easier to use than the new Toyota systems. Just my opinion
is it automatic transmission, how many mileage now on the odometer?
I'm glad you smelled the oil . Years ago a old mechanic told me me to always smell my oil and transmission fluid and feel it between your fingers , if they or one smells burnt change it now.
Can you smell seal transmissions too.😁😁😁😁😁
I've personally seen these things hit well over 250k with the original engine and trans with not too many issues cosmetically but next to no mechanical issues
With the 2.4? The engines are so bad Hyundai/Kia are recalling millions of these engines including the engine in this Kia Optima
@@chipfukmaster5928 yes but they babied them, and one guy I knew personally had his passed down (they owned it since it had 1 mile) and he literally used royal purple every 5k miles and did the trans every 50k Max and the power steering every 30k and coolant like 3 times, dude was nuts to say the least but that car is still chugging along like it's brand new although his was beat up cause he hit a deer lmaoo
@@chipfukmaster5928 his also was an 04 I'm pretty sure
I own 2012 kia koup its hit over 370k with out any problems except the interior
@@redaalalawi nice dude lol my buddies interior door handles fall off all the time
Have had a 2011 Kia Optima for over 5 years now with no issues. It has over 200k and still running like a charm. I think Kia is a reliable car now.
How is it now?
How is it now
How is it now?
How is it now?
How is it now?
I think everyone here is seriously underestimating Kia and hyundai. They are decent cars to buy if you do a lot of inner city driving where you don't put as many miles as you do in rural areas. They certainly hold up better than Ford Nissan Chevy Mitsubishi and fiats.
You do know that 1,000 miles of city driving causes the same amount of wear as 10,000 highway miles...?
Lol
2016 hyundai sonata 103000 miles runs like new
Better than Fiats?
I drive a 2012 Hyundai Elantra as my daily. Just passed 200k and still running strong. Transmission has always slipped a little and the suspension is in need of service but, other than that, still going strong. The trick is, drive at a reasonable speed, don't accelerate too quickly or brake hard and make sure the oil is chaged. A car's lifespan is greatly dependent on the driver.
Just got rid of my 2010 Forte. Loved the damn thing. Ended up selling it to my cousin for short commutes. Aside from the usual maintenance, the car gave no issues. I actually really miss it lol
I own one and at 180k miles its still dead reliable
Ok. Kia burner account 😆
I drive a Kia Forte 2010 Koupe, and absolutely love it. Plus the maintenance is so cheap!
Thanks for the "Canadian Kudos", Scotty! GM's Oshawa plant used to make great trucks! Our government gave them some "bail out" money. So GM thanked us by closing the Oshawa plant.
Thanks a ton, GM!
Dude. If the company got to close a plant. It's gonna close the plant. The company is an entity in itself it has the right to do what it wants. You just gotta deal with it.
@@carlosandleon I agree get over it. That union they had kept asking for too much.
@@1232bluejays my man
Yep, they did the same in Australia. :-(
@@carlosandleon Most of the time, governments prop up factories on the condition that the factory doesn't close. If a company takes a government handout (most of the time they are not required to repay the money), and then closes the factory, that's taking the money under false pretenses. It may not be criminal, but it certainly is reprehensible! It's disgraceful...
My 2013 Kia Optima 2.4L I purchased new is an awesome car even after going on 8 years of use and traveling 3 miles of somewhat rough dirt road to my house out here in rural Arkansas. No problems whatsoever. Heck - still has original battery! These are tough dependable inexpensive well built little vehicles.
That’s because it’s an optima. What about now tho? 10 months later lol
@@Bearsbeets.battlestargalactica just replaced battery after nearly 8 years been the single repair item. excellent little basic car 30 - 32mpg :-)
@@islandnites nice! Those are the only expensive Kia cars subsequently lol
@@Bearsbeets.battlestargalactica well. my sister-in-law has same year Kia Rio & she drives alot - nearly 200K miles to this date. She loves it :-)
still have original battery at 9 years in my forte
I should be paying attention in Calc 2 , but I never miss a Scotty Kilmer video 😂🙏🏼
You can also come back to the video pay attention to class my dude
Calc2 worth more attention. Come back later.
Calculus 2 wont fix ur car lmao
Brian Martinez good luck with that stuff Man. Highest I went was precal, and I had no intentions of doing more. Business math is college was a hell of a lot easier... lots of respect to people with the worth ethic to get to those high level math classes.
Calc 2 was bad. It gets easier in Calc 3 again. Diff EQs is also tough
I have 2 KIAs: 2012 Sedona van, 2012 Forte. I change the oil and brakes (rotors and pads) myself. I changed the original batteries after 7 years. I could have gotten another year on the batteries but figured I should not gamble and risk paying towing costs. I have been thinking of buying a new KIA but low on funds. Very impressed with KIA. I have had Toyota, Nissan cars.
Yes I agree. I've had a KIA VENGA 2 since 2015. No problems. Reluctant to upgrade! So reliable.
I own a 2013 Kia Forte and it's my first car! It's awesome! ❤️
I have a 2010 Kia Forte koup! All I changed was a water pump! At 163000 miles!
I bought Kia spectra 07 for 3400 only one sensor bad o2 sensor
@@justinhamrick1099 Ok. believe you,😁
I still would go for a Toyota if my money was right. It’s hard to beat them!
Welcome back, Rev up your engines!
Thanks for bringing back old promo. Everything is equal in universe now. And stock prices are rising. Thanks Scotty for what you do.
I have this Kia! It is an amazing car it runs forever !
It's not forever yet.
ok. you won the internet for best comment today
@Joe Joseph 4ever
@Joe Joseph ten years
@Joe Joseph newer one won't.... but all classic 90's JDM car would last forever as long as you fixing them...
I've owned 3 Kia's (model year 2010 and up) and I must say they aren't cheap crap. They drive smooth, and are extremely reliable. I drive a lot (30k miles/yr) and am very content. I will continue to purchase Kia's in the future.
🤡
@@adl6907 How?
I bought a used kia sorento for $1900 with 199k miles. Needed a bit of work (new plugs and coils, catalytic converter, alternator, ac compressor) all pretty easy maintenance. But as of now it's been more affordable than leasing or financing a cheap car, and it drives great (just survived a 4000 mile road trip).
I drove my kia forte 2012 for 6+ years now with 170k and still running amazingly. Never had any problems with it. Only changed battery and tires.
That is really good to know. I recently rented a forte while on vacation and was impressed. My questions is build quality, reliability and if it will last as long as a honda.
I might buy one from car max at a good price for 90k miles
Is it expensive to fix
Is it expensive to fix
@@Dannyssb the only problem I’ve had with my 2013 Kia forte ex is power steering shaft needed replacing as well as the alternator and battery, brake rotors and tires. All that was at the Kia shop so I was charged for work but it was $3,600 in repairs. Pricey but it will last well over 250k miles so I’m sticking with it. It’s at 139000 miles and I’d say get it! It’s reliable and I get up to 38 mpg if I drive the speed limit, 33mph with some speeding.
There is a lot to be learned from your methodical,logical approach to car problems. Thanks so much for what you do,Sir !
Those Kia Forte and equivalent Hyundai Elantra from that generation were decently reliable cars.
Nobody is saying that they aren't, more like just pointing out that they're econoboxes that will get you from point a to point b even if it's in a crappy and harsh way lol
My 06 spectra has 176k still holding up
Kia n Hyundai have come a long way n much better than they use to be......giving Toyota n Honda a run for their $$ n doing quite well. lots of older high mileage hyundais n kias rollin around just like the toyotas n hondas.
@@driver4011 I drive a 2010 Sonata with 162k miles. I've had it for 4yrs. I was thinking about upgrading this year, but so far no engine or transmission issue. I only had to change out suspension parts that are normal to wear out at this kind of mileage. I decided to keep for at least another year since it has not been giving any issues.
@@itspapaj4732
the original econoboxes were toyotas. had a ' 92 Toyota tercel. Best econobox I ever had.
Some girl bought a Kia in my class, the first thing she did with it is wrap it around a pole in the school parking lot.
Bummer ! Hope she wasn't hurt.
It is very difficult to hit a pole in a parking lot, how did she manage that?
@@flamedude8 How? Probably checking her makeup, checking her hair, checking her clothes, checking her texts, checking her Instagram, making a Tik Tok, likely all at the same time.
@@flamedude8 man, my ladies step dad was lighting a cigarette, and hit the fire hydrant at the Ford dealership. Destroyed the car. On his birthday too. He just walked over to the bar across the street were everyone was waiting for him. He had a good night haha
Apexeon151 A magic trick where you turn a car into a light pole.😁
I had a 2013 kia forte koup sx 2.4 .. manual transmission .it was indeed a great reliable car. I was suprised with it.
kun534 I have a black 13 koup Sx manual with only 60k miles currently
I love my 2011 Kia Forte SX 5door, plenty of power 173 hp and smooth shifting at 120000 mi.
Ahhh,
get a room u 2 😑
@@mrgarrison3516 lol
@@mrgarrison3516 buy a forte SX and join us, they're kickass lol
@@snoofayy6150
That means I'll be a groupie 😶
SNOOF AYY does your forte sx have the engine ticking noise? I have a 2010 and not sure if its fine or i THINK i have one bc all the other comments
My wife is on her second Kia forte. She loves her car
Bruh your videos are hella entertaining and informative 😂😂 I love it
I bought a bluedriver thanks to Scotty. My car is still in relatively good shape but if I had it when I bought the car I would've saved some money. You're the man Scotty, thanks for the advice.
My 2010 forte just died in an accident got got it with 8 miles on it and drove it to 189k with only scheduled maintenance. Was a phenomenal car
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I'd be so pissed if someone stole both my cars. What a hassle.
There's been thieves stealing the tires off cars in some parking lots in my area and this is broad daylight too
Frig off. Lol nice pic.
Sounds like an inside job really. They just happen to b parked side by side while they were out somewhere (not home) AND they have video..(proof that it wasnt the owners that stole em). What're the odds...Sounds a lil fishy to me.
@@mrhombregordo9556 or a car thief who stole multiple cars at once... my wife and I park our cars next to each other.. in the driveway...
@@leam89 hmmmm better call Scooby and the gang on this one
I love the “BONUS Questione and answers” lol
I had a kia optima 2001 bought it in 02 lasted me until 2016 when I totalled ,never had a problem with it ,put 269,000 by the time scrapped it,in 09 while doing the water pump and timing belt,my mechanic told me that in late 90's early 2000's some engineers from Toyota whent to work for kia,thats the reason they have the similarities.
I never can miss a Scotty video 💯 no matter what the time is 😅
Can’t miss Scotty videos either. Have to stop at work to check them out.HOOKED.
M Buck Omg! Same here, sometimes even go back and look at his older videos, it’s so entertaining but yet I learn so much at the same time
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Where I live, mechanics are far and few between. So I have to do a lot of mechanic work myself. Scotty has saved my bacon a few times.
THANKS SCOTTY
Thanks for all the help on the KIA brand. Trust your great info.
Enjoyed your eval
Thanks for all the great information. That clamp meter looks handy, any Monday giveaways for one?
Hell ya. My wife's 2010 kia sportage 2.0 2wd has been absolutely amazingly dependable for her... it was much much cheaper than any Toyota that was comparable . Kia has come aloooooooooong way and even has the stinger now too
Hi, can you tell me how many kilometers had the sportage and when problems appeared ? Thank you!!
I have a 2010 Forte EX, doesn't look any different than this one (except silver). 88,000 miles, bought new. I had a slight issue with the transmission shifting roughly sometimes, dealership fixed it and had no problems since. Other than three flat tires (hey, just crap luck, not the car's fault), I have had zero issues. Definitely not planning on getting rid of it anytime soon. Love my Zeke!
0:01 - Rev Up Your Engines is back!
I love R.U.Y.E and the new intro.
blue driver is a wonderful tool. I recently bought a used 4runner and dealer said it was a clean car. Plugged in bluedriver and 5 minutes later it told me the front airbag circuts were open. Took a closer look and it was in a frontend accident that wasn't on carfax.
Finally a real Kia video. I have the 2010 koupe version. 175k miles no issues but the known tick.
Mine ticks too 2011 forte with 116k
@@wesleynelson6969 It's the plastic tensioner's wearing out on the timing belt.
@@bbhoustontx these cars dont have timing belts
There crap cars. Just type in kia recall and fasten your seatbelt.
I have me a 2019 Kia Forte and I love it
I'm the same way, my suit stays wrapped up in the dry cleaners plastic, until a wedding or funeral. Good video Scotty! Johnny
Another top notch video Scotty! 👍
How can he do a good one every freakin day. Amazing!
Much respect to Scotty, thanks for being a REAL MAN, !!! :-)
Just got myself a 2020 Kia Optima (hail damage totaled my 2009 Camry).
My mother has a 2018 Camry. She had to drive my car the other day and liked it so much more than her Camry. At first I thought she was just being nice, but after her going on and on about it I realized she was serious hahah. Love my optima. Even if it feels like a “mom car”.
yeah nobody is a real fan on new toyotas. get a Honda Civic
9:50 "It's a lotta *HOOHAH*" - Klassic Kilmer 😂👍
It would be nice to see more reviews on economy cars. Ecotec !!
You have an Emmy?? So you’re an award winning mech!
Thank you Scotty!
bought an 05 sorento with 205k miles on it for $1800 a couple years ago. It's since made trips to and from New Hampshire and Colorado, as well as Arizona. Mileage is now at 220k, and it honestly runs pretty great. It's already paid for itself and was a cheaper option than financing or leasing a new car.
Finally first!! Scotty the car guru never disappoints
I own a 2011 Forte koup SX. It's a sharp looking vehicle. Luxurious interior, bigger 2.4L engine making 175HP, and a better 6 speed automatic transmission vs the 5 speed on the older fortes. It has 200k kms (120k miles) and the only problem its ever had was the radio blew a capacitor (I have a new stereo with an old subwoofer and amp so it was just an excuse to put those in!!) and just today my fog light switch on the turn signal stock has a loose connection so they wont turn on unless it hold it in a specific spot. So funny my kia has its second ever problem when you upload! I just bought the replacement part for 100$ Canadian. I love the car very much, very sporty and gets 7.0L / 100km (34mpg) combined!!!
the older forte's run forever, i see them all over town, and i know 2 people that own 1
Sound like a money pit! A Toyota would have saved you that couple hundred CAD on things that shouldn't break.
MICHAEL GRANT not a money pit at all sir. Very cheap and easy to maintain oil changes where I live are $34 have a 2019 with 16k miles troublefree. I know people that had 2014,15,16,17,18s that never died on them or had a problems where it had to be constantly fixed. So I don’t know where you get moneypit from. These are good cars that will last you a life time so as long as you take care of it. So stop comparing Kia with Toyota at this point kia is smashing Toyota with their new cars.
Good looking those are. Tiger-nose grille.
@@nicholass281 Kia/Hyundai has had its fair share of problems... Mind you so has toyota especially as of recent. That being said, my forte has been exceptional, with the clear white and tinted rear windows.. TL;DR if you're curious about recalls at botttom.
The GDI 2.0L version of my engine was one of the biggest engine recalls in history and some of the fortes with e MPI 2.0 and 2.4L engines have issues too. Good news for me, since if mine ever goes out theres a extended engine warranty waiting for me to replace it for free, and I've got a 200k km one thats perfectly healthy at the moment! Also the "oil cap recall" for the 1.6t, since they originally said 0w20 but they really need 0w40 or else you'll blow the engine/turbo early. Similar to German turbocharged smaller engines since the early 2000s, they need heavier oil because those little turbskies get hot. They did it so they could report a couple more MPGs on the specs of the car... Very Shady. In my case however, I drive my car hard, all i've ever replaced are fluids, brakes, tires, lights.. and now a upgraded radio and new light switch/turn signal stock.... that's nothing for a 10 year old car! In my opinion this car is a hidden gem.
Good job Scotty .
Have you ever done video on which manufacture of tires you prefer ??
Love my BlueDriver! If it's been built since 1996, it'll work. Being able to have it create and share a report is fantastic when you're running codes on a friend's car and want to give them a readout. :)
I rented a Kia Forte in Panama and was pretty impressed! Nice enough car, rode OK, very quiet, had a little sportiness to it. (BUT - it was a manual transmission, which I don't think is available in the US. After the AT takes it's 'angle share' of the HP, may be a bit of a dog) It's no Toyota or Honda, but I'd prob. get one before I got a Nissan.
Officer "why are you speeding" Scotty "I am accelerating!"
thanks man!!
Another great video. Love that wedding pic.
Get a Kia Optima, Sportage or Sorento! All been awesome for me!
Used Koreans are cheaper and almost the same quality as Japanese. Used Japanese are overpriced for nothing. The 2008 and newer of korean cars are nice and reliable.
Mr Scotty. I could disprove your opinion on used hybrids because I found an independent shop works on hybrid and electric cars.
Exactly. Korea is stepping up their game. Not only that, the stuff inside the Kia is better than the Honda and Toyota. I remember my Kia Soul had standard Bluetooth that worked when you would have to pay extra for a corolla or civic. Not only that it was comfortable and roomy.
Right. They beat others by offering more standard features specially genesis g90 compared to others, it has numerous standard features that still optional on others.
Korean gear is fine compared to most. The biggest problem is everybody compares Korean to Japanese.
Take Washing Machines. In Australia you now have basically 3+ chioces.
Chinese - Normal Brand names Made in China - European Miele or Snow Maid? or something like that from the USA.
Price - $300 to $600 Chinese with an unknown Brand Name.
$600 - $900 Chinese with a Familiar Brand Name but made in one of the two main Factories in China that Make the no Name Brands. Pretenders.
European Miele and Snow Maid USA. (Something like that) 1,800//$2,200 Good? but break you if anything does go wrong.
There is another + Choice.
LG or Samsung from Korea.
They actually give a 10/12 year Warranty on the Transmission and a new control panel is only $90/120.
Price. The same as those that pretend to be Australian but are Made in China.
Overall they will be more reliable than the $2,000 gear.
Bells and whistles? I don't know. They wash clothes and that is all that really counts.
Look up Hyundai Kia engine recall
@@chipfukmaster5928 At least they honoured there 7 year warranty.
My son had problems. First time they did extensive work. Not fixed they took the entire engine out put in a new engine. Sent the old one back to Korea.
No big hassles.
Guys, I'm going from a 2003 kia spectra to my mom's old 2004 Camry le very soon and every second that passes Scotty hypes me up so much for that thing
Love Scotty's roadside commentary.
We love our 2009 Hyundai Accent GLS. (MOAB)
2012 accent Gls Here 145k
*MAKE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS*
2008 Yaris. 220k and only having to replace CV joints now. Great value. Runs well. Some squeaking from fan belt.
Super great information about Kia 🙌
Every time I watch one of these videos I like Scotty more and more. I want to move to Texas just so I could live down the street from him and be able to drop by and talk to him.
I know what you mean, but I live in Texas and there is no way I would want to live in Houston. Scotty is a refreshing conservative in a sea of liberals.
He was on local tv channel for years here in Houston ... absolutely loved by the public and a walking encyclopedia of motorized anything!
Gary H True that, I did that. Took my Kia Soul to him. Lost my job so I got rid of my big 4x4 truck and bought the soul. We did talk about what Houston is turning into and I was sad to hear he is moving, but happy for him. You may see a for sale sign in his videos showing the front yard. He is a hoot, the same man in his videos. I live in Tomball Texas so I intend to move farther from Houston as well.
8:12 *Corolla hatchback has joined the chat.*
Your demonstration is why I'm prepared to pay for a good mechanic. Sure a lot of checks and jobs can be done by most people. However not everyone (non mechanic running off memory/ general DIYer etc) will do all the checks or do the job in a timely manner. Sure I could potter around on my own car but I can spend my time doing 'stuff' that I'm proficient and efficient at doing.
Keep up the great work!
I have a 2011 SX Koup, 18" tires and the 2.4 i4, 167K miles, it still works like a DREAM. No oil burning, transmissions shifts as smooth as it could ever. I even have halo headlights on it. It's a nice car, still.
YO, TOYotoa, would you please tell Scotty what the hellz goin' on with the fuel pumps already!?!?!
Probably: the Fiat engineer lost his job and is now working for a Toyota parts assembly plant.
20 years ago, I worked for a plant that made Calsonic and Delphi parts. We had 10 returns out of 1 million. China started producing the same part and 4 out of 10 were bad.
@@billdougan4022 Can confirm. A lot of made in Japan Nissans have Calsonic Kensei parts and they last a long time (radiators are kinda shitty though for Japanese).
I love my 2013 kia forte ex
Scotty, you are so smart! Ever thought about teaching new, young aspiring mechanics?
Thank you my friend good to know
"i am an Android man"
- Scotty Kilmer 2020
The newer models are impressive for the price. Kia and Hyundai continually improve and the warranty is killer.
Yep, just bought the wife a 2020 Optima. 7 year warranty, fixed price annual service, and free roadside assist if the annual is carried out by a dealer. And the car is very well finished, quiet, comfortable, and with lots of features (all that in the Si model!)... Wins all round I'd say!
Yes indeed!! Just got a 2020 Forte. I love it!!!...and yes definitely an upgrade from the Chevy Cruze I had!!!
Yay the intro is back
I emailed Scotty back in 2015 about which car to get, he recommended a Camry and said I'll be happy. My 2015 got rear ended and totaled, now I have 2020 Camry! Love it! Of course I don't follow their 10k mile oil changes, I do it every 5K and will do the Transmission fluid and filter every 30-40k.
More interested in how two of the channel's favourites got stolen at the same time. Push to start?
Very hard to steal a push to start car unless you have a stolen key, or you have a lot of really expensive devices for code cracking.
@@fordguy395 i think scotty has a video saying its harder to steal a keyed ignition
@K Y Description and operation of pushbutton start for 2018 impala. Right from service information. GM tech here. It's actually not easier to steal a push to start car. Here's the way it works. Doesn't seem easy to me! When the vehicle Stop/Start switch is pressed, the low frequency antennas emit a challenge to the keyless entry transmitter. The transmitter receives this challenge and emits it's response as an RF message. The transmitter transmits a signal that contains its unique value, which is received by the BCM through the Remote Control Door Lock Receiver. The BCM then compares this value to a value stored in memory. The BCM also monitors various control modules to determine if the stored environment identifiers match.
If the correct transponder is detected, the electric steering column is unlocked, and there is no start disable from OnStar the BCM will send the prerelease allowed message via serial data to the ECM. The vehicle will be allowed up to 3 seconds run time. If the theft check is incorrect, the environment identifier check fails, the incorrect transponder is detected, the electric steering column is locked, or there is a start disable from OnStar, the BCM will send a negative response and the ECM will not start the vehicle or will immediately shut off the vehicle if prerelease allowed the vehicle to start.
Analyzing cars that people, just brought, make really interesting videos.
Analyzing the owners themselves would be a good idea too, i mean why on Earth would anyone buy a Kia ? you know its not gonna end well, if your very lucky it might last you a year before problems start but always in my opinion buy Japanese or German , avoid Mercedes though because as Scotty has said many times they are a money pit.
Christophe Ayres are you saying a German brand is more reliable than a Kia
@@lancsroddl3131 BMW, VW, Audi, Porsche all very reliable
Christophe Ayres they really arent
@@lancsroddl3131 seriously? Then why do many Indian families in the UK driving them? For example my friend Saed has a 2005 Mercedes diesel which has done 450 thousand miles, he works as an uber driver hence the mileage but never had major issues,
For the Bluedriver check their website and make sure your car is supported for the Mode 6/more in-depth info. Most companies are supported but some only have certain model years. But it will do the basic scanning of any vehicle with OBD2. Very happy with mine, watching the live data is pretty awesome.
Now you got it right with the clamp meter, measuring in DC for batteries!
The Forte is in the same class as the Corolla. If you want Kia's answer to the Camry, you're going to want the Optima.
yeah so he basically down grades a car
I own a 2011 Kia Soul sport, bought it used 7 yr
ago with low miles. I currently do home health and drive 800-900 miles a week for work. I’m approaching 178,000 miles and it’s still going. My only issues last 2 years have been- new alternator, a new battery and fixed the a/c for $800 because of a short circuit after hitting some road debris. I’m happy with the car and the spaciousness of the cabin. It’s great to haul stuff, too! It’s hard to consider another car, since it’s my second Kia. I think- once a Kia owner, always a Kia owner.
Scotty- how can I ensure to keep this lil hamster 🐹 car going and going, specially when nearing 200,000, due to high mileage job?
Thanks for your advice or suggestions!!!!
Does it still work?
I had a 2012 Kia Forte EX, Originally my mom's from new. It was always a solid car for us, the only check engine light we had on it was for a faulty gas cap, nothing else. We were particular on maintenance (which is why I think ours was fairly reliable) followed everything by the book EXCEPT FOR OIL, we changed that every 3 thousand miles with synthetic. I sold it as of recently, it was bittersweet. The Forte, AS LONG AS ITS TAKEN CARE OF, Is truly a decent car. When I sold it, it had no signs of mechanical issues, transmission and engine were running nice at 115k miles. Scotty is right about the "rough ride". Suprisingly it was a sporty little sedan, definitely had firm suspension, even the base 2.0 was QUICK for the class.
Scotty, will your new app replace the cheaper OBD II readers? Your videos are great.
A True Mechanics Answer about Suits!!!!!! Well Said Young Man!!! Cow}:-o)
The suit life chooses you. Like Report of the week
Last years: wheel speed sensors are for ABS, speedometer, and the automatic stability system. Prevents wheelspin, and works also for the start/ stop system. My car gas since 2013!
Hey Scotty
Please review Autel ap200 and latest obd scanners.