STOP: These Are The WORST Used Cars People BUY!

Just stop buying these used cars! They're junk (in my opinion) and you should avoid these used cars. Our money just doesn't go as far as it used to a few years ago, so it's best to buy a reliable used car. Today's video is all about the worst used cars to buy. Just...don't.

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[seonewport]

Love this kind of information. So glad to see this back in action !

[Renz-ouix]

My boring comfy 2009 Lincoln Town car is pushing 340, 000 with no problems except changing the airbags to regular springs😂😂

[adamsimsiroglou]

Thank you for calling out the Hyundai Sonata. We are the unfortunate owners of a 2013 Sonata and I can attest, all of Mark’s points are correct. I had a full engine swap at 130, 000km covered under warranty due to metal shavings in the engine.

The car has held up, however after 10 years it cost me a pretty penny to keep alive. We purchased this car when we were young and dumb… We now have a second vehicle, 2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum, now I can say with full confidence I will never go back to Hyundai.

[Icookadapizza]

Range Rovers: depreciate 50% in 2 years
Toyotas: depreciate 50% in 12 years

[NoBody-jorj]

i have a chevy cruze 1.8 just hit 100k miles and i swear to god i have been fixing this junk ever since it had 66k miles i owned it for 2 years and i am getting rid of it. this was the worst choice i've ever made to buy this junk

[ValiantVisions]

I bought a brand new Cruze in 2013. The starter went out within the first 7 months. The fuel pump went out in one year.

[jburch]

Knew a guy owned Range Rover, 3, 000 bucks to replace headlamp that stopped working. Sealed electronic module, no bulb replacement, had to go to dealer over 2 hours away to get replaced, just a nightmare vehicle.

[Mark-etvh]

In 2015, I got a job working outreach, helping individuals with developmental disabilities. Gas prices were through the roof and my mileage check wasn’t covering the gas in my Jeep.

So, I started shopping for used, low mileage 4x4’s or AWD’s.

Surprisingly, I wound up buying a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman S. It was a lease trade in, had all service records, was meticulously maintained and had 21, 000 miles (34k km is my math is right).

It was absolutely meticulous and a blast to drive with a 6 speed manual. Plus, I loved the looks on people’s faces when I got out of it. I’m 6’4” 250lbs. It was also insanely, Cadillac comfortable and an absolute blast to drive in Sport Mode.

I had dealer installed JCW upgrades done (intercooler, exhaust and turbo downpipe upgrade).

The car was on rails and an absolute joy to drive - right up until it hit 100, 000 miles and all hell broke loose.

Small, everyday problems, were insanely difficult to fix and wildly expensive. Everything from thermostat, to oil leaks, PCV valves (built into the valve cover) on and on. It threw a $90.00 transfer bearing in the transmission (no not my fault) and it caught fire. I should have let it burn. Thankfully, my car insurance covered a new transmission, but the engine is throwing codes, like a toddler pitching a fit.

Then, I got cancer. It’s still sitting in my mechanics lot and I have no idea what it will take to get running again.

I would never, ever buy another one, but I have to say, I’d lease one in a second. It was a seriously fun and underrated car. Just insanely expensive to fix and most mechanics - even mine who specializes in European cars, hate working on them.

[Punkpsychobilly]

As a 26 year veteran mechanic, I’ll say just don’t buy anything made after around 2010. It’s all junk.

[maxwellclark]

It's not often that I agree with YouTubers and their opinions, but dude everything you covered here was not biased or based off opinion. It was all fact based and I respect that. New car quality is at an all time low. Buying a good used car is not as easy as it used to be.

[gtech]

Junk Brands:
Range Rover
Audi A4
Chevy Cruze
Hyundai Sonata
Buick- All Makes
Mercedes C300
Infinity QX50
Jeep Cherokee
Kia Sportage
Fiat - All Models

[mrshowtime]

This man the goat, of car info. And the Toyota mechanic on YouTube. I appreciate both of yall.

[Mike_]

I used to have an E350 MB and after 5, 6 times back and forth with a dealership, they could not fix it!!!
A master tech at a big dealership: " too much engineering, too much money, but too many failures..."
Sorry, no more MB!!!!

[johnkinsel]

Last week "I Do Cars" tore down a core Nissan Variable compression to see what failed. Spun a rod bearing. The level of complexity was begging for failure.

[cecillec]

Great information. Thank you. I learned to stay away from any car with CVTs. I had a Nissan Rogue which was an absolute nightmare; three transmissions within a short period of time. I was glad a law firm handling a class action lawsuit against Nissan called me and I actually got every penny I paid Nissan back. At one point I sent Nissan an email telling them had I not paid for the car in full upon purchase, I would have them repossess it because I was always in the shop for repairs. I don't care if the CVTs have improved. I don't want to have another nightmare. I wouldn't consider buying another Nissan car at all.

[Thomasr]

Perfect list of cars to avoid. If I may add: in general, newer cars seem to be less reliable than those built 10 or more years ago. Way too many engine and transmission failures. Direct injection and complex turbo engines are a strong No! Car electronics and gizmos have jumped the shark - so expensive to repair and not reliable.

[sirbum]

I love the styling of the Fiat 500 but I would be insane to buy one used.

[dkp]

Great information! I really like these top 10 best/worst lists, Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[phillipjames]

My brother purchased a used 2017 Mercedes C300 a few years ago and the maintenance issues are costing him big time. He told me his next vehicle will be a Honda. I continue to enjoy driving my 2005 Toyota Camry without costly maintenance issues.



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[becausehelivesministryintl]

My wife bought a new Kia Soul 2016 now 8 years later still running like new. But of course we keep up with the maintenance. Like tranny fluid flush. Radiator flush. New brakes oil change every 5000 miles. Still looks new and so far been a good little car
I hope it keeps going strong. 70, 000 miles on it. So who knows ??