Top 10 Cars People Regret Buying The Most

[helder]

To put things in perspective (especially for the naysayers):
I've had '90s BMWs (328is & 528i) that were good and reliable, and a 2008 model (535xi) that was not nearly as reliable. I had a 2006 Land Rover LR3 that I sold years ago with 185K miles and was still going strong at the time. Had Jeep Grand Cherokees in 2006 and 2008 with some light issues. The '93 Grand Cherokee I had during the '90s was better and more reliable than the newer model. I have an '08 Pontiac Solstice with 70K miles with no issues, a '15 Hyundai Genesis (G80 style) that's still great and nearly 100k on it, and an '06 Nissan Pathfinder that I still use and currently has 155K miles. All the cars I've owned had well over 100K miles since new or used with low miles (typically 30K miles or less)... except for the newer Grand Cherokees that were leased (thank goodness for that). I also had a '97 Mercury Mountaineer and and '02 Toyota Celica GT. I've driven Porsches, Mercedes, Volvos, and some really other nice stuff, but...
My advice is this:
When it comes to SUVs, get something more "trucklike" and not "crossover" like. If it shares a chassis/platform with a sibling pickup within the brand then it's likely a good bet.
When it comes to luxury sedans:
Get a mid-level to upper-range model. Entry-level models usually don't do as well in durability/reliability.
When it comes to every thing in general:
Avoid turbos (although getting harder to do with modern cars), and get a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder, 6, or 8 instead.
European cars are fantastic when new. Not so much in the wallet for repairs. Leasing is the better option today for the German, Swedish, English, and Italian brands.
Buick is still a decent American brand for long-term use. Lincoln in second place, I believe. Cadillacs are gorgeous but turbo-charged. Better to lease Caddys instead, in my opinion.
Lexus, Acura, Mazda, and Genesis are excellent Asian brands today. Too many basic Hondas and Toyotas on the road anymore... Reliability factor with them: yes, absolutely. Inspiring to drive: generally no... unless we're talking maybe a Supra or something similar built for performance/sportiness.
Nissan makes great engines. Just stay away from the CVT stuff that began in a couple models around 2010 or so. My Pathfinder doesn't have it. The new model after it (2013+) did.
Most importantly:
Life's too short to drive boring cars. Just watch out for moneypits (or "the usual suspects" I call them). You might get lucky... or you might not. Sometimes it's not the brand itself but the specific models that have certain issues. Just do some research first before buying. That's all.

[mholmes]

Just sold my 2018 Infiniti Q50RS after owning it 3 years & can honestly say I have not missed it at all. Never even considered buying another. Infiniti dealer offered me $9k over book value to trade it in for a new Infiniti but I just had zero interest in anything else in their lineup.

[robertblaney]

Cars people regret buying the most ?………… Every car that dealers are selling them for thousands over MSRP !!

[desimo]

Many of these cars that people wouldn't buy again are entry level vehicles. I'm wondering if the reason for many not to buy again is that their next vehicles will be a more upscale one.

[CouchMan]

I've owned many cars over the years. My advice: stick with Honda or Toyota. Honda is more sporty, usually quicker but has a little more maintenance because they tend to use timing belts instead of chains and require valve adjustments. Some of their newer cars have had issues but it is rare. Toyota tends to be a bit less sporty, slower and more boring to some but less maintenance than Honda. They just drive and rarely (if ever) give you an issue.

I had a 2016 Corvette a few years back which was nice but had its issues. Not a fan of the cylinder deactivation. For over a year I have had a Lexus and I love it. Maybe not as fast as Audi or Mercedes but will outlast both combined. My only complaint is the gas mileage isn't great but its not terrible on the highway however. I also have a 99 Sienna with 267k miles that runs like a charm. I was and am a Honda fan but my past few new cars I went with Toyota and now a Lexus and have not been disappointed.

[silvertbird]

That was a surprise about Mustang. I bought a 2020 Mustang Ecoboost in April 2021 and so far, so good. I hope my Pony does better than others. Changing the oil more frequently in the hope that helps with the engine.

[TheSmurf]

A lot of the MPG numbers in this video are wildly inaccurate. For example you said the Toyota C-HR is estimated to get 14 mpg city, when the actual EPA estimate is 27 city. Where are you getting these numbers from?

[arnolddavies]

So many quite expensive vehicles with suspect reliability. Meanwhile my 2008 Corolla just keeps on going.

[jbar_]

I’ll never own or lease any car that isn’t Mazda, Honda, or Toyota. Nothing but good experiences with them, especially the Mazda!

[seanclark]

I am surprised the Chevy Trax isn’t higher on this list. My wife had a 2015 Trax and we sold after only 3 years and 50, 000 miles. Had 4 major oil leaks and electrical issues. The MyLink system was also crap. Worst vehicle we’ve ever owned. On the flip side, mine 2013 Volvo XC90 has been the best, most reliable car I’ve owned. I guess Volvo don’t make them like they use to.

[georgelaflare]

*2022 Chevy Corvette*

Trouble spots include: *The whole damn car*

[garys]

Thank you for sharing this video. I am a Ford fan and was going to buy a new 22 Explorer and did not. Glad I didn't. I think my Honda Pilot will score better than the Explorer. So far so good.

[davidk]

Sometimes I watch these videos and I stop when he mentions MPG's. It seems like he's consistently making mistakes in regards to MPG. For example, in this video, for the CH-R, he states it gets "14" and "32" (City and Highway) fuel economy. But in reality it's suppose to be 27/32. That's a huge difference in fuel numbers! Haha

[MrMikey]

Notice only one Toyota was on the list and it was the weirdest model they sell.

[MrKillerRC]

13 mpg in the city for the Pacifica hybrid? Where are you getting your numbers? I’m currently getting 65 mpg on mine and I’ve never got below 28.

[chiarac]

Honestly, I don't care about fuel economy but I do like reliability. I'm not surprised to see GM and Ford at the bottom. I learned that years ago through experience. Been buying Japan built ever since and never disappointed. All that horsepower is no fun if it's sitting in the driveway...

[ralphabreu]

Why am I not surprised FIAT Jeeps and Chrysler have transmission issues..

[sandybruce]

We have owned the Honda/Acura vehicles for over 30 years and have never had any problems. We still own our 1999 TL and our 2006 TL which our son has in Colorado. I’m in my 2nd Cr-V - first one was a 2011 and traded it for a 2017 - have loved the both and just moved up to more safety features including the back-up camera. Will never purchase any other Honda or Acura.

[Liferoad]

I bought a 2019 Lincoln Mkc and found that it is too small for me, so I have been looking for a reason
to trade it in, but so far it is soo comfortable to drive and the engine is very quiet and now my
next vehicle will have to have the Auto Hold feature

[jessicachapados]

I swear by Honda vehicles! I've owned multiple older models and currently driving a 2005 vtec civic. Even though it is 17 years old, it's still an amazing car! I see more of my generation on the road in Canada then any other Civic. It's so reliable and cheap to maintain and great on gas. Only downfall is I have the 2 door and a 7 month old so it is annoying to buckle him in the back seat.