Toyota is very reliable. Toyota absolutely still has cars with problems, but they have the infrastructure to fix them and keep customers happy.
Bigger than that, though, is that the problems are always random. Nissa? Didn’t even need to finish the name, it needs a transmission. Chevy? They would make that car 100% plastic if they could (as opposed to 95%).
Toyota…you have to figure out what exactly is wrong because it is so uncommon.
The only way I would own another GM vehicle is if someone gave it to me for free. I’ve owned two, and both had engine problems before hitting 50k miles, including my 2015 Equinox. My brother also had to replace the transmission in his Sierra at just 67k.
The American made mindset is what’s the absolute least we can do and still ask 28k for it.
My 2007 Tacoma has about 180k miles on it, and it’s still running like new. I have only had to replace the leather shift knob and front bearings. I had a previous truck that I sold with 242k miles on it, and it was still going strong.
I’ve got 286,000 miles on my IS300/Toyota Altezza track-spec drift car, and it’s been through the wringer its whole life. It gets driven hard every day and will keep getting thrashed for as long as I own it. I drift it, race it, and even let my friends drift it when their cars break down. I’ve taught seven people how to drive stick in it, and I’ve taken road trips between track days in it.
Yet, every time I turn the key, it fires up like a champ and runs perfectly.
Everyone loves to talk about how “cool” the 2JZ is, but people don’t mention how unbelievably reliable the naturally aspirated 2JZ is, especially paired with the W58 Supra transmission. I honestly don’t think I could make it stop running, and I’ve been trying for the past year. I absolutely love it.
Big thanks to Toyota!
Funny thing is that car is still worth a good chunk of change, especially if it was a factory manual
I used to have a 2001 IS300, and even without any mods, it’s still the most fun 4-door car I’ve ever owned. One time, I was out with my family checking out Christmas lights, and we stumbled across a neighborhood with a roundabout. I took it at 45 mph, and almost made my mom sick. It was the best time ever. Now, no one lets me drive anymore.
The engine usually doesn’t start having issues with the rings until around 500k miles, as long as there’s no forced induction. But the valve cover gasket and oil seals? Those can fail anywhere between 100k and 300k miles. And don’t get me started on the O2 sensors, they can start going bad for no reason as early as 85k miles.
I’ve got a ‘98 GS300 with 200k miles on it. I picked it up last year from a high-end independent Lexus repair shop, where it was used as a loaner. Every repair was done by trained techs using OEM parts.
When I tell my friends it’s got 200k miles, they’re always shocked after seeing how spotless the engine bay is no ticking sounds and it starts up super strong. I always say you don’t even start worrying about a 2JZ until it hits 300k, and even then, that’s like 200k on most other engines. I’m definitely keeping my GS in top shape 
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That’s awesome! Hope it runs forever, it probably will 
Spot on, I’m waiting on an oem valve cover gasket rn.
Luckily I’m catless so no downpipe O2 sensor to worry about lol