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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by Hubi to c/cars@lemmy.world
 

This one was mine, a 1998 Mercedes W208. The nice things about it were the cool Mono-Wiper, the engine (supercharged 2,3L M111) and the seats that were perfect for my height. It had a terrible ASR system but came with a LSD, so it was lots of fun in the winter.

The not-so-nice things about it were that the ignition randomly would not recognize the key, a missing catalytic converter, two fist sized rust holes in the front control arms, rust all over the underbody and the absolute worst 6-speed manual transmission I have ever used.

It also had multiple alignments but it didn't take long for the steering-wheel to be off-center again. You could see the tail end "crabbing" in the rear view mirror. There was something very wrong with it, which can probably be attributed to one of the 7 previous owners.

This isn't even counting all minor annoyances like the frameless windows not lowering themselves when you open the doors (that was only a thing after the 1999 model year), the wind noise, the awful interior materials, the broken seat latch in the rear, the trunk lock not working... I could go on for an hour like this.

So anyways, what is the worst car YOU have ever owned?

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[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

2013 Mini Cooper S

Spent more time in the shop than on the road. Traded-in that POS before the warranty ran out.

[–] JimmyChanga@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm on my third modern mini, other than brakes, tyres, and a couple springs, never had a thing go wrong. Love the things and they make the ball road drives for work so much fun. Now, the '92 mark IV Fod Escort I had was so far beyond redemption it was laughable for the year and a half I owned it.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

I wish I had the same experience. Fucking thing drove like it was on rails. Absolutely one of the most fun drives I’ve had. Shame I had a lemon.