A motoring expert has revealed the five popular car models that will not make it to 100,000 miles without a ‘major problem.’
US-based content creator Bev, who does not disclose his last name, has built up a loyal fanbase of 97,500 followers on TikTok thanks to his regular insights.
Most recently, he divulged the vehicles that are not built for longevity as he urged: ‘Stop buying these damn cars.’
Many viewers flooded to the comment section to heap praise on his insight and share their own experiences.
US-based content creator Bev, who does not disclose his last name, has built up a loyal fanbase of 97,500 followers on TikTok thanks to his regular insights
Most recently, he divulged the vehicles that are not built for longevity as he urged: ‘Stop buying these damn cars’
In the clip, which has so far been viewed more than 2.4 million times, Bev speaks directly to camera using a green screen overlay.
He begins: ‘Here are five cars that probably won’t make it to 100,000 miles without a major problem.’
Wasting little time in reeling off his list, the expert states: ‘First up, we have got the Nissan Versa.
‘When I say there will be transmission failure, it’s almost guaranteed.
‘The CBT transmission in these – they might be made of papier-mâché. It’s horrible. They make these cars cheap. Don’t buy them.’
He continued: ‘Next up, we have got the Mitsubishi Mirage – another really cheap car.
‘Very, very, very, very low initial cost but you will very, very, very quickly make up the cost when it’s in the shop 24/7.’
The third model on Bev’s hitlist was the Kia Optima. ‘Again, almost guaranteed engine failure before 100,000 miles,’ he dished.
‘The 2.4 [liter engine] that came in these – it’s honestly impressive how bad they are, and if the motor lasts 200,000 miles, good luck with the thieves.’
Bev continued ploughing through his warnings with the ‘body-style Chrysler 300.’
‘The poor man’s Rolls Royce. They forgot to mention that it will make you poor as well. These things are extremely unreliable.
‘I do not see many of them passing 100,000 miles. Maybe you get 120,000 without having major issues.’
Last but not least, the social media star said there were issues with ‘any Maserati.’
‘They all suck. Probably not getting 100,000 miles in any of them,’ he candidly concluded.
Dozens of viewers flooded to the comment section to agree with Bev’s findings and share their own experiences with the models named.
Many viewers flooded to the comment section to heap praise on his insight and share their own experiences
One person wrote: ‘My 2020 Nissan Versa transmission went out at 86k miles. Luckily my insurance paid for it to be replaced.’
Another commented: ‘Yes, I had a Nissan Versa, my transmission failed.’
A third person added: ‘My mom had a Nissan Versa with only 40,000 miles. She took care of it so much – at 40,000 miles the transmission died.’
Someone else offered: ‘Nissan Versa was my first car… brand new transmission went out at 28,000 miles.’
Another added: ‘Had a Mirage. 60k miles, and the transmission was shot. Never again.’
One person wrote: ‘Can confirm with Kia Optima… mine had a replaced engine, and still blew a head gasket.’
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