Do NOT BUY These 10 Cheap Luxury Cars (You'll Go BROKE!)
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- čas přidán 21. 12. 2022
- Heavily depreciated luxury cars can be a really attractive proposition on paper. And SOME of them if bought carefully, can actually work out - you can score yourself a car that used to cost a hundred thousand dollars or more for just pennies on the dollar - and actually have a decent ownership experience!
Today though, we're taking a look at 10 cheap luxury cars you should avoid at all costs. Let's get into it!
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I would like to see the counterpart of this topic. "cheap, well-maintained luxury cars"
Ideal... make this happen
This would be interesting! What luxury's cars could be reliable and well to maintain. @ideal do this fan service!
@@jonathanpimentel3825 I heard the Ferrari California is good & reliable from CZcamsrs
@@jonathanpimentel3825 Lexus
Lexus, Acura. Especially the Lexus ES.
Yeah, just bought a cheap 535xi, and glad I'm a mechanic. Only thing I keep asking myself, why did I do this. Lol
I got the 335i help me water pump and high pressure pump already done still need help
@@tonygundy7815 I had a 2010 335i and learned how to do everything off CZcams, Forums, and FB groups
@@tonygundy7815
HERES A LIST THAT I HAD TO DO FROM 33K MILES TO 97K MILES
New FRM(covered by BMW)
New Cas Module
Index 12 injectors
1a auto VC and oem gasket
Ngk 1 step colder Plugs .022 gap
Eldor coils
New Tensioner/pulleys
Serpentine belt
New alternator clutch pulley
Front main seal
Crank seal cover plate
Deivers side Engine Ground
Motor Mounts
Inner/Outter tie rods
Transmission mounts
Walnut blast intake valves
Intake manifold gaskets
Oil Filter Housing Gasket
Oil cooler line o-rings
Oil pan gasket
New Radiator
Water pump/Thermostat
All coolant hoses replaced
Engine Block coolant flange
Ps reservoir/fluid replaced
Clean out washer fluid tank
Full transmission service(fluid, seals, solenoids.)
Replace primary O2s (widebands)
Rotors and pads front and back
Brake fluid replaced
Boost solenoids
Hpfp
Duralast Platinum H8-Agm battery
LiquiMoly 5w40 oil every 3k miles
@@Thatdude877 Holy mother of sweaty crying Jesus
@@tonygundy7815 I have a 2018 f30 335i, so far she is okay at 54100 km, hope she stays that way.
If it has more spark plugs and coils than cylinders, it already sounds like a problem.
Ahh, the VW Phaeton, the chassis of a Bently, the body of a Passat. What could possibly go wrong?😅😅😅😅😅
The new giulias don't have as much problem as their first generation they have improved alot
You showed R129 SLs for sale cheap and bring up the hydraulic issues from the R230, the R129 had standard suspension and no turbo engine, you also didn't mention how reliable the 503hp M113k is, and it's available in the same R230, also, I dare you, find a running and driving SL600 for "about $10k"
I’d wager 25k is where you’d start having peace of mind
I was just about to say the same thing, tells us the MSRP for an R230 SL65 AMG then shows standard R129 SL500s for sale.
Yeah, the R230s are fraught with issues but not all of them are awful!
The M113 is bulletproof, the facelift M272 (SL350) and M273 (SL500) have some issues but aren't horribly unreliable engines. The 350 is actually a pretty good entry level car because it doesn't have the ABC suspension either. Transmission is really strong too.
Yeah, you'll end up paying a decent amount of money to fix things but they're absolutely lovely cars if you know what you're looking for and do regular maintenance.
in my country, a lot of Mercedes stuff has long been figured out by indie mechanics. You can simply remove the software limit from the SBC system or, if it fails, repair the unit, not replace it.
The alfa Giulia is no where near as bad as you have made out, most of the issues you mention have been resolved through recalls such as the brake hoses, the remaining are from ignoring part lives and a lack of proper servicing. The only issues tend to be with the infotainment and software update issues. I work on these regularly in the UK.
These are genuinely great cars when given the proper maintenance through specialists and are reliable when cared for.
How long have you been an Alfa mechanic?
@@Comm0ut former motorsports engineer with years of experience working on Alfas as well as many other brands both road and race cars. The worst cars tend to be bmw / Audi due to being needlessly overcomplicated and then built cheaply.
What’s your experience?
I've owned the TI Sport and now the QV, I have no idea why this car would be on this list. I owned the N54 335i and a RR HSE and those both definitely belong here, but the Giulia makes no sense at all. It's one of the most reliable cars I've owned.
The V12 powered SL goes for way more than 10k. Even a decent example SL600 with high milage goes for around 30k here in Europe.
If you can get me a clean SL600 for under 10k in the mighty US of A, holla at me so we can become millionaires.😆
Found one for 7k add says suspension doesn’t work or leaks
@@Man1cal_3ngineering for the next 1400miles then it’s a red ABC system malfunction
In the UK you can get them for 10k
@@michaelgakanga just replace it with coil overs. I have the SL500. The video didn't mention how awesome and reliable the V8 is.
@@respectingthewordpodcast I know it’s reliable I had a CL 500. Sway bars would also be necessary I believe
My 2019 Alfa Quadrifoglio had 64k miles on it at the time It was sold, and I had not one problem with it in the 3 years of my ownership. It was my daily and travel car for work, and made my drives from Miami to Tampa enjoyable and comfortable. As for servicing the car, it only needed routine maintenance and one set of front rotors and pads.
To be fair 64K isn't that much in terms of miles most these problems would pop up at like 80K or more on average so makes sense you had no real problems most cars that are built even half ass will usually make it to 100K without much issues this aint Dodge with automatic transmissions lol(joke is seen those go out as quickly at 40K on the clock)
The VW Phaeton never came with a W8, it was the 4.2 V8 commonly shared with Audi. This engine also had a belt driven timing system for reliability. It’s very common to see these cars well over 200,000 miles without problems.
Without electrical problems?
it did, and it was the base version. it never sold well, though.
Thanks. Did/do you own one or know someone who has?
@@-hfsd, the OP said W8, not base V8 and he made a distinction. It came with a W12 option as the only W block engine.
They sold the Phaeton with a V6 as well...in Europe. I think it was a 3.0 diesel V6.
Please make more videos like this the pros and cons of cars, trucks & suvs it’s much appreciated
American cars are even worst & unenjoyable
I'm stoping at the SL, because the info is just exaggerated. 1. You're not getting an R230 SL600 for under $10k. (Especially when you showed a picture of base R129s. 2. The SBC brake-by-wire system is not only fantastic, it's covered under an unlimited milage warranty (still). 3. The suspension cost me a whopping $400 to replace the most difficult hydraulic line on the ABC system, and everything else still works beautifully. 4. They are, however, quite complicated. And really, the 55 is the perfect one. The 600/65 is far too front heavy and the 55 can be built to over 1000 whp (but realistically, around 600 is perfect). But what is correct: Most people don't know what they're getting into. I work on it, I have the dealership scanner in my garage, and if you don't stay a step ahead of the maintenance, then you'll forever be bitching about the cost to fix later. Otherwise, the M113k platform is bulletproof.
Just a shame you had to use "otherwise" and "bulletproof" in the same sentence.😂
@@AlCapone-tr5lb I’d suggest reading it again. It was pretty clear that there’s a difference between the complicated R230 platform (the “SL” chassis), and the otherwise (other than chassis), bulletproof M113k (engine) platform. You can get the M113k in other chassis; W211, W220, etc. Those require much less maintenance than the R230.
Had an M113 in e class, unbreakable, and straight forward to work on.
@@manofwar577 I also had a couple of W211 E500s. The first one got taken out by a deer. That's what convinced my wife about the safety of MB. There was a thud at 65 mph, it took out the front right 1/4 (good size adult buck). We just lifted the air suspension and drove home. The 2nd one was only replaced because I wanted an update on the tech. One day we stopped by the dealership for an oil filter for the SL. As I opened the door to get in, my wife heard the new GLB250 running next to us and she freaked out "what the hell happened to the car?!?" She couldn't believe that a brand new MB was so loud compared to our '06 E500, which was virtually silent. Eventually I sold it and got a newer W222 S550. But yes, the M113 is very straight forward and solid.
Bravo Mr Peanut excellent video keep them coming!
I used to own a 2010 e92 335i. Most of the problems associated with high-pressure fuel pumps in earlier model years have been fixed in mine. However, the oil filter housing leak remains an issue. As for DFI carbon built-up, this problem is no different than other makes, like the Porsche, if you will. I also currently own a 2009 Mercedes R230 SL550 bought from new with relatively few issues. The key is to keep all maintenance up-to-date. For example, I flush the hydraulic suspension fluid every 30K miles, which prevents dirty fluid from clogging the valves & pipes. The cost to service the fluid at an independent Mercedes specialist shop is only a few hundred dollars. If you are willing to spend time & money on these maintenance items regularly, the Mercedes SL550 is a wonderful open-top GT cruiser that always puts a huge smile on my face every time I drive it.
I have a Guilia TI sport and I just came back from the Alfa service from injector failure LOL. This car is definitely not for normal people
There was this guy I knew with two range rovers of the same model. One to use and the other for spare parts lol!
I own a Maserati ghibili and have not had a problem. I love the car. Only issue I have is no one has oil for it. I have to buy it online at a whopping $150 for 8 quarts. It takes 10w 60 synthetic racing oil. Made for Ferrari engines
the brake by wire (aka sbc pump) on the Mercedes has a transferable 25 year warranty. Also the star diagnostic isnt needed, just a scan tool for a Mercedes (about $150)
thank you for the info.
The PSE Pump is much worse than the SBC anyway IMHO, since there's no warranty on it and it'll fail when (not if) water gets in the trunk. Add to that the fact that they're hello expensive to replace and aren't made anymore...
Saying this as someone who absolutely loves my R230! 😂
Omg that white 2006 sl was the epitome of my dream car when I was a kid
Now it’s someone’s nightmare!
Imagine trying to repair an "Infotainment system" car in 10 years. Yeah, nah. I'll go backwards to a pure mechanical car and just overhaul it.
Yeah, all those problems are why I only buy Toyota/Lexus and Honda/Acura.
Lmao me too. With all the problems I have, the last thing I need is my car breaking down
Toyota / Lexus are still the only bulletproof car brand in the existence.
Fr, I am not even financially sound to buy or maintain a mid-range car. Luxury is way too far
@@rohan_3128 you can pick up a good condition used Lexus with lower mileage for not too much.
Not these but a 98 Murcury Mystique that needed its 3rd motor at around 114,000km for which Ford Canada told me their engines are a common replacement item at around 70,000km
Are there companies out there building kits to fix those issues like an upgrade kit?
How about the best cars to own/buy? I did order a GR Corolla Circuit Edition based on one of your earlier videos. I miss a standard transmission and loved my old GTI 16V but was
plagued with little problems. A rally-ish AWD Hot hatch will be a blast on the VT dirt roads. I also have a 800 WHP GTR for a summer car. I really like your videos.
Great choice! It's an AWESOME little car. Thanks for watching!
@@IdealMediaChannel Thanks for the reassurance! I just hope they can deliver one.
Best he’s gone presence for budget is 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser prado XL, it’s stamped sheet metal panels and looks amazing in black like the G wagon, and I say G wagonesque presence because, everyone thought mine was a G wagon
Have owned a Giulia for 5 years now and have had exactly zero problems. Guess I’m lucky.
I 2nd this. I have a 2017 with 75,000 for 2 1/2 years now myself and none of these issues. Only normal wear and tear items (tires, brake pads, cooling hoses). Did have one emissions issue but that wasn’t too pricey to resolve. Glad to see I am not the only one!
Love my Giulia. Had it for nearly a year, bought used. The AWD version is like a sexy version of a WRX.
I have a 2020 with no problems since I purchased it.
I have a face lifted e65 bmw 750i treating me pretty good. Granted it's not my daily. Lots of power and luxury for the price. Love the car even though it has allot of hate.
Never EVER buy a V12 SL.
I had one. Loved it. Spent 35k on maintenance over 8 years
SL55
I had one in 2014 for 6 years. Only bought it because it had the option of a Mercedes warranty @ £1500 a year. When I sold it (for peanuts) the total warranty bill was over £80,000.
Dash (led failed) - £4500
Fuel tank (baffles loose) - £10,000
Central locking system - £3,000
Door handle - £700
Suspension struts x9 - £2000 each (£18000)
Suspension pump - no idea
Suspension oil pipes (had to have a new production run made @ mercedes so had an S-class for 4 months) - no idea.
The roof, engine and gearbox never went wrong, though. Plus it was my favourite car. Still miss it.
If you were using your own money, using an independent specialist, doing some of the work yourself, using OE manufacturer parts from factors likes the German company Autodoc and breakers ,the cost would be a tiny fraction of that!
My experience running a more humble older CL500 with abc was pretty painless.
In eastern Europe with lower labour rates it would cheaper still, however older luxury cars are way cheaper in the UK to buy than anywhere else apart from Japan so swings and roundabouts.
Own a Lexus, lease German or Italian. Modern Era Jaguars/Land Rovers
r OK for long term ownership -- if you have a good mechanic that can get parts nearby and have a spare car when it's in 'da shop waiting for parts. :)
Ah, the SBC braking system of the SL. That hydraulic unit is $1200 to purchase, but another $1000 to $1500 or so to install it, program it, and bleed the system. And they ALL need to be replaced eventually, because they do in fact have a service life, and the hydraulic unit counts it down. Benz stopped using SBC because folks were complaining about the cost to maintain such a system. Even though it’s a car that costs as much as a house, and the people know that going in……
The warranty on the Mercedes electronic braking system was extended to 30 years from the origional date of purchase
FULL STOP.
I’ve been restoring a 2003 E class, and any Benz dealer will warranty out the SBC braking system in its entirety up to 25 years after the year of the car, and unlimited miles.
Cost - $0
I have a 1989 Mercedes Benz 300ce and I love the car, fixing 3 issues it currently has now. Once I do that it’ll be a 100% road worthy, it’s at 70% as of now. Other than that it’s an amazing car, I just gotta button up the sound, paint and interior after it’s mechanically good, but after all, a 35 year old car!! Has survived way more than most new cars and has less than a 140k miles
“Door handle failure will have you reaching across the cabin to let your friends in like it’s a high school shitbox”😂😂😂😂violation
I have a B6 S4. Pulling the motor and trans out can be done in 2 to 3 hours max. The chain and guides actually pretty simply to do. Not hard at all.
owned 2 b6 s4’s , spot on on that one , great sound, feel and power , nightmare engine !!!
The only Giulias with issues are those before 2018
I would like to point out that you didn't mention the cayenne years to stay away from. 2011 and up replaced the plastic coolant pipes with metal and fixed that issue. The air suspension wasn't mentioned in any capacity which is really insane because of how reliable they are. I have a 13 GTS and I love it, facelifted and up to date on most of the issues the first gets have.
🤣 I have an 08 S4. love the car, but hate the bills. Never buy one unless the timing chain was done 90k. It also has a water-cooled alternator, but I have never had an issue with it.
I need a small facia interior piece made of carbon, it's $400, the armrest center cover because the latch broke $500, and general maintenance is also pricey.
I have a 2008 nissan fugo nismo edition. It's got 205000 on it now. Still running perfectly. I will never let her go...
You missed the caddie, it's no good if it ever over heat's 😢
Nice and interesting Video, well done!💪 Only a really small correction: VAG doesn't mean 'Volkswagen Audi Group', but rather 'Volkswagen Aktien-Gesellschaft', the german term for a company which is traded on a stock market, much like 'PLC' is for british companies and so on..
That's what it means in Germany, but not in the USA. He is correct.
Well done... ! Sadly true for all models...
The Mercedes v6 has a gear that drives the cam chain deep in the engine that fails the computer and variable timing mechanism hides it failure until the check engine light comes on . Then 6 grand tear down.
Have a 2014 M6. Zero maintenance so far aside from the scheduled. Key is that it only has 20k miles. If I ever get close to 40k, it’ll be time to trade in. Car has been paid off for over a year at this point, so I’m driving for free. Always start with a perfect example.
You guys are doing a good job.
I know exactly how many problems there are with the BMW 335i. Especially when the power increases. At the same time, it's my favorite car, even though I've stuffed so much money into it that it makes me sick.
Interesting that in other videos you recommend the 335i as a cheap option to get high performance.
Can you make a video recommending a car like the 335i that could get high performance, look good, not cost a million, and not cost twice the value of the car to repair?
I'm guessing such a car doesn't exist, but you might surprise me... :)
N55 more reliable than the N54
As a previous owner of a 2011 335i it was reliable. I had the same exact engine in our X5 and it had nothing but problems all the time. We got rid of the X5 and now my wife has an 3018 Rx350. The only problem with that has been the stereo head unit literally died and would have been $3,500 to replace if we did not have the extended warranty.
Sorry 2018!
Some cars are meant to be leased.
The jaguar dealer tired talkin me into a project 8 XJ
But I went with a yugo instead......
Yugo 😍😂
Another BMW (Bayrischer Mist Wagen) is the M5 with the V10 in it. It costs an eye and an arm to maintain and it's an endless money pit as it ages!
I was on my way to work one morning and I saw a pretty nice looking car. It was on a flat bed and it was something I'd never seen nor heard of before. The car was a Karma Revero GT. It was from where I was sitting, it was a very nice looking car. It had a pretty blue paint job and it was a wide body like I love on sport cars.
So I went home and started trying to find out what I could about this car. I was definitely interested in maybe buying one. But there was one thing holding me back. The first one I have ever seen was on the back of a flat bed truck. I wasn't sure if it was broken down or being delivered to someone.
I looked the car up and the price tag brand new was $145,000..... Well, I need to see if I can find maybe a used one for sell. The price wasn't scary at first, but then when I dug a little deeper into this car, I find out that a 3 year old used car is selling for $30k to $35,000. This car definitely doesn't hold a resell value for crap. I thought about buying a used one and if I loved the car, then maybe I'd be interested enough on buying a brand new one.
I went to 2 different city's to look at and test drive the cars. 1 car was $32k and the other one was $45k. I pulled up about an hour early at the dealership and I see someone working on the car. This to me is not a good sign at all, especially when you want $45k for a 2 year old car that doesn't hold its value. I talk to the service guy and he informs me that the car has been sold and he putting the finishing touches on it. Oh I got so mad 😠 😡 😤. I walked in and ask them why they sold a car when they had someone driving 15hrs to see the thing? They said oh your the guy coming to look at it? I said yes and I haven't bought anything yet.
We walk back to the car and I opened the door. The inside looked pretty good and not very many miles on it either. Now time for the test drive. The guy tells me that it can't be driven yet, cause the battery pack is bad. They ordered one and it would be about a week before they could get it. I said ok, thanks and I left.
The next car is a person's car at their house. I drive another 4hrs to go look at this car and I pulled in and was like wow. This car had a beautiful paint job on it. The car changed colors depending on how the light hit it. The owner informs me that the battery pack in the car is 3 months old and has a 1 year warranty. I took it for a spin and found out why they don't hold their resell value. I personally think the cars performance sucks!!! For $32k, I might as well buy a used Tesla. All that driving around for nothing. I spent 15 minutes driving a car I thought I might love and hated it.
So be careful. I'll stick with my Camaro Exorcist that was built by Hennessey.
In the past Premium meant best quality. Nowadays Premium means less quality for more money. A cheap Kia is more reliable than a Mercedes. Tell that to owners of a classic Mercedes W124...
I just bought an e450 cabrio. I have that convertible system. Yeah!!!
Love you videos
You,ve nailed the shit perfectly 😂
I replaced that stupid valve cover gasket 2 times on my E90 n it would still dump oil on my exhaust causing it to smoke… we’ll just say I’m glad I sold it
If you are doing the work on the SL500 yourself it is cheap and better off getting rid of the hydraulic system.
few things about mercedes SL , ABC suspension is a problem - TRUE (but there are smaller engines SL350/500 sometimes comes without ABC-solved) , Roof hydraulics can be an issue - true (but so do any other automatic convertibles) , SBC braking system hard to fix - true ( I owed 10 different Mercedes in SBC era and it never was at fault for me up to 300 000kms+) , R230 has a few engines , not just SL600, get SL350/500 but with M112/113 engines and 5gtronic gearbox to avoid most problems and enjoy the car
80's to early 90's is peak reliability for most "luxury" brands.
LOL- I inherited a blacked-out, gorgeous D2 Audi A8L Quattro...it's actually been really great, we use it as a back up and it gets a lot of questions & attention
Great content and presentation. Great channel. 🇦🇺 😊
4:27 OMG, I thought that just a "my M3 issue." How the hell do the handles randomly go sticky!?
It's BMW's soft touch material. The constant hand touching with rings, etc., just tear them up like most of that material through the Bemmer.
I have owned the Mercedes 2003 500 SL bought it used for 30,000. With only 30,000 miles. Within 30 days cost me 20,000 to fix. I still had another 10,000 to go. 🤦🏾♂️ Needless to say 30 days later. I traded it in with my 2008 Cayenne to buy a 2013 cayenne 🤷🏾♂️ I’ve owned Range Rover. Also another decision. I’ve had the best experience with Porsche out of all the vehicles. I currently have a 2014 911 Turbo and also a 2022 Panamera 4SE hybrid. I’ve owned 18 Porsches. I’m Looking forward to buying a 2024 Cayenne coupe.
I'm planning on buying a 2016 Audi A8L with about 60k miles very soon. I'm curious about people's opinions on it.
100 % correct the bmw interior sticky specially in the summer
The biggest problem with the E90 series is rod bearings.
I've owned 2 Maserati Ghibli, one for 3 years, and another one is the second year, both daily driven with ZERO ISSUES at all.
Those who complain probably got one with 5 owner beaten to death and with 400k miles on it.
Ghibli are extremely reliable for daily use, and I've putted ton of miles on both.
400k miles on a Ghibli? 😂
lol
lol
I wasnt ready to hear my car get shit on, but I agree I love the giulia quadrifoglio with all its little flaws. btw. I have a perma mounted fire extinguisher behind my passenger seat haha
id just put oldd school suspension on it and bypass the system for the range rover issues
Thing about these cars is you’re supposed to be a millionaire when you own them. The cost of ownership is far greater than just the purchase price.
Facts. I see young people in my industry buying 85K german cars.
They make 110K per year. My salary needs to be double to purchase an M3 or Porsche.
Maintenance after five years is ridiculous.
Maintenance and upkeep costs are always calculated as a percentage of the new car price. If the car cost 100,000 when new, they are automatically 3x higher than for a car with a new value of 30,000. If a car is older than 10 years, you should calculate 5% of the new car price per year for maintenance and repairs.
says B6 S4 in video, shows B7 RS4....keep up the quality work my friends
I have a sl55 with the abc light on… don’t care I still drive it and enjoy it. If it stops and goes that’s all I care about 😂
Love this video. Proves how dealerships stay in high profit businesses. Pay anything looks on over-engineered solutions with overpriced repair services. Especially European cars. My ugly Honda and Toyota vehicles just keep on rolling.
I have been desiring either a Lexus 430, VW Phaeton V8, or MB S Class W221. I have also looked at the Hyundai Eqqus and Genesis 3.8. The Phaeton is my favorite and I thought that many of its parts are now readily available. I planned to purchase a warranty that covered everything, including electronics.
Lexus all day!
I love Lexus but I hate the LS430 specifically. Been through 2 now and I may have just gotten unlucky but I can confidently say each one gave me more issues that my E92 and W205 combined lmao
Pretty much all BMW with n - engines, worst of all,
N20- a nightmare
N55,
N53, N54
N52-kind of reliable but still very costly to run sn maintain.
I have a 18 year old SL and nothing broke yet. I must be very lucky.
Dont listen to this guy. Just get an extended warranty contract like Carsshield or Endurance warranty company. I own a 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG V-12 and I first had the Carshield warranty and now from recommendations from Mercedes-Benz of south Atlanta (where I originally purchased it), I am with Endurance warranty but plan to go back to Carshield next year. I had it covered from Carshield for 3 years and endurance warranty for two years. Yes the ABC suspension went out but it was a cable for $900. Now years later the shocks are leaking but I found two on eBay for $350. I did have transmission issues but Carshield replaced it. My window stopped working and Endurance warranty paid for it. The alternator and starter went out but Carshield paid for it. The control arms and brake caliper went out and Endurance paid over $3k. My Benz was a 1 owner lease return and I still drive it. The radio has been the only main problem but if you don’t car about music then you good. The warranty companies don’t fix most of the radio stuff.
I have e92 335i and I absolutely love that car
If they were not abused before you owned them, and you look after them diligently, changing parts when they should be changed, doing frequent oil and transmission changes, they work fine. High performance needs high care
The mk 4 Audi a4 2.0 TFSI should be on here to major engine plastic parts failing oil chain pump issues, scared cylinder heads etc…
The 4.2 is super reliable as long as you change the chain like a belt every 100 thousand miles.
Not all Q7's are created equal. My wife and I both have TDI Q7's with no issues, combined they're over 270k miles.
Glad my F-Pace SVR isn't on the list!
I love that the first name they called out was the car I have, which somehow made it over 240k miles.
@ldealMedia920 yeah i'm not stupid, stop scamming people.
I literally know or have someone that owns or owned each of these cars and yes they are all “ LEMONS!”
Ayy I love Alfa Romeo nothing wrong with it!!!
Dang I wanted to look at a 2013 sl550
My 09 e350 4matic has been a great car, just hit 207,000 miles
I heard a saying once "If you want a fast Volvo buy an Audi but if you want a reliable Audi buy a Volvo." May not be as true today but still probably accurate.
Some new Volvos are fast...at the cost of reliability. Just look at the XC90 T8 for proof.
@@damilolaakanni My mouth waters with the possibilities of the T8 though. Especially in the S60. Turbo, supercharger and electric motor all on some conservative factory Volvo tune. I bet there is alot of untapped power.
I have a 2007 Range Rover Sport 4.2L Supercharged V8 and I've had my fair share of trouble with it. 💯
I really admire the AMG GT cars, but I know that I can't afford that famous German over-engineering.
This was all European cars lmaoo 😭 just buy Japanese and never look back
Not Nissan or some Mazdas just toyota Honda acura and Lexus
@@chevydodgedude1234Any Japanese car is good. And I think the more ugly the more reliable. New BMW and Merc have been made to last exactly as long as they planned for them to make money on spares😂
Please show me where i can find a V12 merc for 10grand LOL
i was actually gonna buy EVERY DAMN CAR on this list in some point of my life. (and my mother had a 08 discovery iii, and she loved it)
It's probably a good thing that most of us can't afford what we should avoid anyway.
I like how you clickbaited with the w204 , as it's a reliable car if you maintain it properly
Agree with Giulia. Tried to buy second hand twice: around 6 and 4 years ago, and every model I looked had a lot of issues. But despite that it's gorgeous
I bought a W220 S55 AMG. Probably the most famous S-class known for being unreliable. It's not so unreliable if it was taken care of and mine was not in the past. Not cheap at all, but oh so worth it. No regrets at all
That’s what I found to be with most cars. Do regular maintenance and most of them are fine.