Worst Cars you've ever owned

banglemangle · 03-10-2011, 07:04 AM

Different spin on a popular topic:

1. VW Golf GTi - MKV (New) - Rubbish African build quality, Broken A/C comp, broken dashboard, mis-aligned doors, leaky windscreen, rattles everywhere, loads of electrical problems

2. EA Falcon "S" (Sucks?) manual (New) - Leaky Welch Plugs, Leaky water pump, Leaky PS pump, weak clutch, no brakes.

3. BMW 135 (New) - HPFP (x4), Lighting probs, bits falling off, Rattly, windows that don't wind up. Having said that, to be fair when it works it is frightening (in a good way).

4. Renault Fuego 1979 (Very 2nd Hand) - Paid 500 quid for it and that was a rip off. Faults too numerous to list, but could poke finger through most body panels. What did I ever do to the French?

Jeef Beef · 03-10-2011, 08:17 AM

Worst luck with automobiles:

1. banglemangle
2. George S. Patton

amk2912 · 03-10-2011, 08:19 AM

1. EA Falcon - blew head gasket, crap build quality
2. EF Falcon - central locking, cruise control

Road Train · 03-10-2011, 08:29 AM

Fiat 124 Sport 1800 - Carburetor problems, Electrical problems, Hard to start, Motor blew up.

When it went, it was actually a great car to drive back in its day.

DrPig57 · 03-10-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by amk2912

1. EA Falcon - blew head gasket, crap build quality
2. EF Falcon - central locking, cruise control

I see you have a Kizashi. How is it? Cool car.

amk2912 · 03-10-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DrPig57

I see you have a Kizashi. How is it? Cool car.

The Kizashi is great! It gets a lot of looks - in fact I've had the M3 parked next to the Kizashi and more people have asked me about the Kizashi! The CVT takes a bit of getting used to and the seats need more support but overall the car has not missed a beat.

Taymaishu · 03-10-2011, 01:57 PM

Not mine (had 2 Subarus and Christine and they're been great) but one of my parents cars.

Holden Commodore VT wagon. Chewed fuel, often went to 5 cylinders, broken throttle body, 3 starter motors and the door panels (interior) often came off.

BMWRX · 03-10-2011, 04:08 PM

In terms of having to take it back to the dealer numerous times for issues, my 135i wins this contest hands down. No other car has had as many quibbles and warranty repairs.

MikeVictor · 03-10-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWRX

In terms of having to take it back to the dealer numerous times for issues, my 135i wins this contest hands down. No other car has had as many quibbles and warranty repairs.

Same (it's there right now), but I'd still consider it the best car I've owned. Not sure if that says more about my previous cars or my current car...

Taymaishu · 03-10-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Not mine (had 2 Subarus and Christine and they're been great) but one of my parents cars.

Holden Commodore VT wagon. Chewed fuel, often went to 5 cylinders, broken throttle body, 3 starter motors and the door panels (interior) often came off.

Sorry, not to mention the place was Huntsman heaven. You couldn't park it outside during anytime during the year otherwise you'd have a colony of spiders pouring into the car anytime you turned the AC or heating on.

The car had more leaks than the CIA.

05C4R · 03-10-2011, 05:19 PM

nissan 300zx about 15 years ago, i think it had been used as a get away vehicle in several major bank robberies before i bought it. It was more clapped out then a pattaya night club. gear box went, engine mounts, belts, bushes, jesus everything just went on the thing, so much i really cannot remember it all. i rebuilt the gearbox myself i had so little money, i was on the phone to my local mechanic every 5 minutes asking for help, he kept saying he'd do it for free to stop the phone calls. best thing i did was sell it to another young kid who was gunna be king of the world behind the wheel of it, in his own mind of course.

chylld · 03-10-2011, 05:57 PM

2006 Honda Civic Sport sedan (brand new)

Sunroof leaked
Engine mount failed, required replacement
Rattle from dash, later found to be a LOOSE passenger front airbag
Cruise control turned itself off after a few seconds
Constant rattle from front passenger seat, replaced
Brake pedal failed twice and replaced twice
Creaky boot lid
Boot lid trim missing
Driver's door didn't close
Exhaust tips fell off car and onto the road
Missing rubber stoppers in centre console
Packaging plastic and string still attached to underside of both front seats
Air vent dismantled itself
Front passenger door trim detached itself from door
Rear shock absorbers failed at 10k km and replaced

Taymaishu · 03-10-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chylld

2006 Honda Civic Sport sedan (brand new)

Sunroof leaked
Engine mount failed, required replacement
Rattle from dash, later found to be a LOOSE passenger front airbag
Cruise control turned itself off after a few seconds
Constant rattle from front passenger seat, replaced
Brake pedal failed twice and replaced twice
Creaky boot lid
Boot lid trim missing
Driver's door didn't close
Exhaust tips fell off car and onto the road
Missing rubber stoppers in centre console
Packaging plastic and string still attached to underside of both front seats
Air vent dismantled itself
Front passenger door trim detached itself from door
Rear shock absorbers failed at 10k km and replaced

Love those Civics! How the F**K did you not just get a replacement off Honda?

gazz · 03-10-2011, 06:45 PM

Alfasud Ti. One of the best drivers cars I've had but definitely the worst ownership experience. Best because I could drive it like I was running from a mafia hit man at more or less reasonable speeds. Worst because of the atrocious build quality and the frustrating stupidity of design. For eg. replacing the handbrake cable, which was made from overcooked spaghetti, meant you had to remove the engine! I could not keep up with the rust. The body, made from a metal chosen for it's propensity to rust, had no gal' or dip type protection whatsoever. What were they thinking. They say that the worst luck is to have bought an Italian car built on Monday morning or worse, Friday afternoon. Well I think that Alfa only built the 'Sud on Friday afternoon. Do you ever see one these days? They are all now one with the universe, all atomised rust.

JHOOPS2 · 03-10-2011, 06:47 PM

2006 Jag x-type, VDP

JUST AN ALL AROUND POS. Never will I own another Jag.

chylld · 03-10-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Love those Civics! How the F**K did you not just get a replacement off Honda?

I dunno. I kicked up a huge stink at Honda Artarmon and worked my way up to one of the regional managers who was so rude to me (told me to my face to shut up numerous times) so I just gave up on the company, sent my story to TT, ACA and NotGoodEnough and just fixed everything myself (there were 35 issues in total, only listed the 15 that the dealer fixed.)

Taymaishu · 03-10-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chylld

sent my story to TT, ACA and NotGoodEnough and just fixed everything myself (there were 35 issues in total, only listed the 15 that the dealer fixed.)

This is where you needed my assistance

Jude Starr · 03-11-2011, 08:03 AM

Datsun 200B... gutless wonder and unmitigated piece of poo!

WAY · 03-11-2011, 08:19 AM

My worst car from a build quality perspective is also one of the most fun car I have ever owned. It's the first (BMW) MINI Cooper S back. Mine was literally the first car delivered out of my dealership, and in the very first batch that arrived in the country. What a car, steers like a go-kart, supercharger sounds like the original Mini gearbox whine. Loved driving it. BUT, in the 9 months I owned it, it was at the dealer 8 times for some pretty major fixes, like broken seat frame, replacing the whole steering rack, leather wasn't done properly etc etc. None of it was mechanical though, eventhough I flocked the crap out of that car.

As for the OP's list, I have also owned a SA Mk5 GTI and 135i. I reflashed the ECU on the Mk5 from 1000km, and nothing ever broke. I also drove the 135i hard, as it was bought as a track car. It received heaps of mods which are well documented here, and low and behold, nothing ever broke. Sometimes it is all about luck!

amk2912 · 03-11-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude Starr

Datsun 200B... gutless wonder and unmitigated piece of poo!

Bet my 1975 Datsun 120Y was more gutless than your 200B. However, I will say the 120Y doesn't qualify for this thread as it was bloody reliable!

Superdaws · 03-11-2011, 08:39 AM

Worst - Misubishi Cordia 1800 Turbo... Single line injection caused some niggles and it ran on 3 cylinders fairly regulary.

96 Celica - Pop up headlights didnt work once or twice. Pretty good though.

2000 Celica was awesome, owned it for 10 years from new and only 1 fix in my ownership for the accessory belt pre-tensioner.

135i has been really good so far too, but it hasnt done alot of work (bout 7k Kms now).

Road Train · 03-11-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by amk2912

Bet my 1975 Datsun 120Y was more gutless than your 200B. However, I will say the 120Y doesn't qualify for this thread as it was bloody reliable!

Ha ha...I bet if this thread was about cars we'd owned, but never wanted to have been seen in, I think we'd have winner.

03-10-2011, 07:04 AM	#1
banglemangle Lieutenant 15 Rep 576 Posts Drives: bmw135 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Somewhere on the East Coast of Australia iTrader: (0)	Worst Cars you've ever owned Different spin on a popular topic: 1. VW Golf GTi - MKV (New) - Rubbish African build quality, Broken A/C comp, broken dashboard, mis-aligned doors, leaky windscreen, rattles everywhere, loads of electrical problems 2. EA Falcon "S" (Sucks?) manual (New) - Leaky Welch Plugs, Leaky water pump, Leaky PS pump, weak clutch, no brakes. 3. BMW 135 (New) - HPFP (x4), Lighting probs, bits falling off, Rattly, windows that don't wind up. Having said that, to be fair when it works it is frightening (in a good way). 4. Renault Fuego 1979 (Very 2nd Hand) - Paid 500 quid for it and that was a rip off. Faults too numerous to list, but could poke finger through most body panels. What did I ever do to the French?
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Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Worst luck with automobiles: 1. banglemangle 2. George S. Patton __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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amk2912 Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: '10 X5 40d & '12 F10 520d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	1. EA Falcon - blew head gasket, crap build quality 2. EF Falcon - central locking, cruise control __________________ 2012 BMW F10 520d M-Sport 2010 BMW E70 X5 xdrive40d
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Road Train Private 2 Rep 63 Posts Drives: AW 123d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Fiat 124 Sport 1800 - Carburetor problems, Electrical problems, Hard to start, Motor blew up. When it went, it was actually a great car to drive back in its day.
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Not mine (had 2 Subarus and Christine and they're been great) but one of my parents cars. Holden Commodore VT wagon. Chewed fuel, often went to 5 cylinders, broken throttle body, 3 starter motors and the door panels (interior) often came off.
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BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	In terms of having to take it back to the dealer numerous times for issues, my 135i wins this contest hands down. No other car has had as many quibbles and warranty repairs. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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05C4R Major 62 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	nissan 300zx about 15 years ago, i think it had been used as a get away vehicle in several major bank robberies before i bought it. It was more clapped out then a pattaya night club. gear box went, engine mounts, belts, bushes, jesus everything just went on the thing, so much i really cannot remember it all. i rebuilt the gearbox myself i had so little money, i was on the phone to my local mechanic every 5 minutes asking for help, he kept saying he'd do it for free to stop the phone calls. best thing i did was sell it to another young kid who was gunna be king of the world behind the wheel of it, in his own mind of course.
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chylld Major 54 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: G08 iX3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Lotus Evora 400 [10.00] 2014 BMW 428i Gran ... [9.00]	2006 Honda Civic Sport sedan (brand new) Sunroof leaked Engine mount failed, required replacement Rattle from dash, later found to be a LOOSE passenger front airbag Cruise control turned itself off after a few seconds Constant rattle from front passenger seat, replaced Brake pedal failed twice and replaced twice Creaky boot lid Boot lid trim missing Driver's door didn't close Exhaust tips fell off car and onto the road Missing rubber stoppers in centre console Packaging plastic and string still attached to underside of both front seats Air vent dismantled itself Front passenger door trim detached itself from door Rear shock absorbers failed at 10k km and replaced
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gazz ///Mbassador 26 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: The horse I fell off Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gold Coast Australia iTrader: (0)	Alfasud Ti. One of the best drivers cars I've had but definitely the worst ownership experience. Best because I could drive it like I was running from a mafia hit man at more or less reasonable speeds. Worst because of the atrocious build quality and the frustrating stupidity of design. For eg. replacing the handbrake cable, which was made from overcooked spaghetti, meant you had to remove the engine! I could not keep up with the rust. The body, made from a metal chosen for it's propensity to rust, had no gal' or dip type protection whatsoever. What were they thinking. They say that the worst luck is to have bought an Italian car built on Monday morning or worse, Friday afternoon. Well I think that Alfa only built the 'Sud on Friday afternoon. Do you ever see one these days? They are all now one with the universe, all atomised rust.
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JHOOPS2 AKA HISSMAN 34 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2009 SG 135i Coupe' Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	2006 Jag x-type, VDP JUST AN ALL AROUND POS. Never will I own another Jag. __________________ (FBO) Cobb Stage 2+, AR Downpipes, Injen DCI, AA (Sport) FMIC, ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV, Carbon fiber bits and Breyton GTS-R Wheels.
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Jude Starr Private First Class 4 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 123d hatch & X1 23D Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Datsun 200B... gutless wonder and unmitigated piece of poo!
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	My worst car from a build quality perspective is also one of the most fun car I have ever owned. It's the first (BMW) MINI Cooper S back. Mine was literally the first car delivered out of my dealership, and in the very first batch that arrived in the country. What a car, steers like a go-kart, supercharger sounds like the original Mini gearbox whine. Loved driving it. BUT, in the 9 months I owned it, it was at the dealer 8 times for some pretty major fixes, like broken seat frame, replacing the whole steering rack, leather wasn't done properly etc etc. None of it was mechanical though, eventhough I flocked the crap out of that car. As for the OP's list, I have also owned a SA Mk5 GTI and 135i. I reflashed the ECU on the Mk5 from 1000km, and nothing ever broke. I also drove the 135i hard, as it was bought as a track car. It received heaps of mods which are well documented here, and low and behold, nothing ever broke. Sometimes it is all about luck!
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Superdaws Lieutenant 114 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2020 F87 BSM M2C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Worst - Misubishi Cordia 1800 Turbo... Single line injection caused some niggles and it ran on 3 cylinders fairly regulary. 96 Celica - Pop up headlights didnt work once or twice. Pretty good though. 2000 Celica was awesome, owned it for 10 years from new and only 1 fix in my ownership for the accessory belt pre-tensioner. 135i has been really good so far too, but it hasnt done alot of work (bout 7k Kms now). __________________ 2020 MY21 BMW M2 Competition 6MT \| Black Sapphire OLD 2010 BMW 135i M Sport 6MT \| Le Mans Blue 2016 BMW F15 X5 30D \| Sapphire Black \| Black Leather
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