By Nova M Bajamonti for Dailymail.Com
10:45 p.m. on May 27, 2024, updated 10:45 p.m. on May 27, 2024
- Content creator David Long shared the most reliable cars on TikTok
- The 2000-05 Buick Lesabre and 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado made the list
- Number three on the car enthusiasts list was the 2004-2009 Lexus RX 350.
A mechanic has revealed the six best used cars he thinks you should buy for under $10,000.
US-based content creator David Long shared the most reliable vehicles in a three-part TikTok series with his over 40,000 followers.
The car enthusiast said his top choices were the 2000-2005 Buick Lesabre, 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra, 2004-2009 Lexus RX 350, 1998-2012 Ford Crown Victoria, Lexus LS 400 1996-2000. , and the 2001-2007 Toyota Highlander.
David said the six cars were “obvious buys,” which to him meant that “as long as it has been well maintained, it has been well maintained, it has not been in an accident or it is not a flooded car, then these cars are cars that you can buy with confidence.
The mechanic began his video by talking about his first choice: the 2000-2005 Buick Lesabre.
The car’s benefits include a 3.8 V6 in automatic transmission, and it gets 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
He mentioned that it was less likely to break and if it did, its parts could be bought cheaply and were easily accessible.
David noted that if the original plastic coolant elbows under the alternator began to leak, they could be easily replaced with metal.
The car lasts between 300,000 and 400,000 miles over its lifespan and costs between $2,000 and $5,000.
The second car on the list was the 1999 to 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, or the GMC Sierra.
He explained why he hasn’t moved beyond 2006 regarding the model, saying: “We’re starting to get into active fuel management, and we all know it’s waste, and when it falls If it breaks down, it causes the engine to explode.” or it may explode the engine.
The car is “the LS-based 4.8 or 5.3 V8” and “they’re called the Vortec 5.3 or 4.8”, and it has six liters.
He added, “You can get them in special edition or three-quarter-ton trucks, but we’re only talking about the economy half-ton truck.
“These can have a manual transmission, or you can get them in an automatic, and a four-by-four (or) a two-wheel drive – it depends on you (and) what you’re looking for.”
The car can also tow a small camper or trailer, and it ranges in price from $5,000 to $10,000.
The third car on his list was the Lexus RX 350 from 2004 to 2009, which was a mid-size SUV.
It’s available in 3.3 V6 or 3.5 V6 and can easily get 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
Older models of the car before 2009 cost between $5,000 and $10,000.
The fourth car detained was the 1998 to 2012 Ford Crown Victoria, which cops used as their car of choice. However, the popular car ceased production in 2012.
David wrote: “These cars are the epitome of bulletproof. They are extremely reliable.
“Ford really hit the nail on the head. Here they really hit the nail on the head by building a car that was reliable, comfortable and easy to maintain.
The car is equipped with a “4.6 V8 and an automatic transmission,” however, David noted that “they are not fuel efficient.”
It can get up to 25 miles per gallon on the highway and its lifetime mileage is 300,000 to 400,000 miles.
If parts needed to be repaired, they were “very numerous and very cheap,” he also noted.
David added: “It’s called the Panther Platform – it’s also the Lincoln Town Car, (or the) Mercury Grand Marquis.
“Several vehicles use this platform, but it is one of the best, if not the best, that Ford Motor Company has ever created in its company history. This is definitely a no-brainer buy.
The fifth car on the list was the Lexus LS 400 from 1996 to 2000.
David explained: “They are getting old – they are (24) years old now, but for a 2000, they are reliable.
“There are still so many on the road. They are literally tanks. They are built beyond extreme reliability. They have a globally recognized level of reliability.
The car is equipped with a four-liter V8 and an automatic transmission.
If you need to replace parts, they may be “a little more expensive because it’s a Toyota.”
The car can get between 25 and 27 miles per gallon on the highway.
The 1996-2000 range means the car is OBD2, which David says means: “If you have a check engine light, your local parts store can still read the code for free and you may be able to repair the car yourself. if it’s fairytale, cheap.
Car prices range from $5,000 to $10,000, and most are in the premium segment.
David noted, “They knocked it out of the park with the LS 400. You can’t go wrong with that one.
The last and sixth car on his list was the 2001-2007 Toyota Highlander, which is a mix between a small and medium SUV.
David shared his personal connection to the car, explaining: “My own father owns one.
“He asked me years ago what kind of car he should buy – he was looking for a small SUV. I said, ‘Go get a Highlander, you’ll thank me later,’ and he did.
“Years later, he thanked me. He said: “I’m getting to the stage of life – I’m getting older. I don’t have time to constantly be digging under the hood (and) trying to fix things.”
He said his father added: “This car has served me so well. It always starts, it always runs and it doesn’t leak a drop anywhere.
The car has a 2.44, three-liter cylinder and is a 3.3 V6 that gets between 25 and 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
David added that the car was “very fuel efficient”, offered third row seating, had a lifetime mileage of 300,000 miles and the price ranged between $5,000 and $10,000.
In conclusion, David shared, “Yes, you should go buy one of these six. Please go out and buy one. You won’t regret it, but be sure to check out the interior.
“Make sure it’s been taken care of – it hasn’t been shredded, it hasn’t been torn apart by kids, or pets literally urinated on it or anything like that.” Also make sure it’s clean.
The three-part video series has been viewed more than 500,000 times – and many people took to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One person wrote: “Whatever Toyota. The end,” while a second person commented: “Nothing is more reliable than a Toyota. »
A third person agreed: “Toyotas are the bomb. I bought an 05 Sequoia sr5 2wd and it has been a rockstar.
“Toyota, Toyota, Toyota…period,” a fourth person wrote.
A fifth commented: “Any Ford with the 4.6 will run forever. »
Another user added: “I’ve always wondered why car companies abandon ridiculously capable engine platforms, and it never made sense to me.”
Another person said: “New Toyotas have broken turbos and engines. »