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LKnight598 All-Star Author South Carolina Posts:787 Points:182,715 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2013 12:41:44 AM Ignore LKnight598 Report Abuse Without a doubt, it was a Dodge K car!

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Without a doubt, it was a Dodge K car!

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bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,941 Points:1,873,415 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 2, 2013 10:14:25 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse Mercury Capri.
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,404 Points:562,215 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 2, 2013 6:29:00 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse Yes....a Chevrolet Lumina worst vehicle I ever owned.... such a money pit and the very reason I left GM behind and went to owning Hondas..... Our Hondas have been very reliable vehicles and we plan on keeping them for a long while.........
noblegiant Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,045 Points:938,970 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 2, 2013 1:07:15 AM Ignore noblegiant Report Abuse Fiat Brava
hyeglenn Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,050 Points:595,680 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 2, 2013 12:40:13 AM Ignore hyeglenn Report Abuse Ford F-150
forestghost07 Sophomore Author Miami Posts:241 Points:3,350 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 10:18:24 PM Ignore forestghost07 Report Abuse traffic cop quoted: "1970 MGB. I was young and stupid. Now I'm old and stupider. (But I buy Toyotas.)" wow how ironic! My 1972 MGB GT (my avatar) is the BEST vehicle I've ever had - completely sorted out, tough, simple, service/fix-at-home, and reliable as a little rock! It's strictly for traveling, over 10,000 highway miles in 2 yrs w/ NO trouble! :-) Of course I take great caution to feed it only ethanol-free fuel [Edited by: forestghost07 at 5/1/2013 10:20:04 PM EST]
forestghost07 Sophomore Author Miami Posts:241 Points:3,350 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 10:06:29 PM Ignore forestghost07 Report Abuse worst truck ... '94 Isuzu pickup, wheezing, spindly-legged, ill handling, brake-failing piece of tin foil - glad they got forced out of the US. worst car ... '84 Mercury Marquis (mid size not grand Marquis), more electric and ignition failures than I could stand, and I'm fairly patient lol.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,227 Points:122,020 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 9:45:03 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Plymouth Duster
Baron62nd Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,001 Points:1,667,075 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 4:39:18 PM Ignore Baron62nd Report Abuse 1987 Buick Park Avenue. Someone replaced the engine, with the wrong year engine. It never would run right, the AC compressor was wore out, steering rack froze up, torque converter went out, fuel pump quit and I parked it. Sold it for junk a few years later. (But the best car I ever had was a Buick LeSabre.)
canadajane Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:111 Points:52,190 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 3:53:16 PM Ignore canadajane Report Abuse in the UK a Fiat Bravo which was constantly breaking down despite being new.
gomondizer Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,052 Points:119,230 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 2:32:52 PM Ignore gomondizer Report Abuse 1976 Thunderbird. It was painted green, but it should have been painted yellow. As you might have guessed, the thing was a lemon. The worst driving car I ever had was a Ford Windstar. That thing wallowed and drifted all over the road. Took it in to be looked at and they gave me another one just like it to drive. It did the same thing. Now, I have nothing against Fords-- it's just that after owning several, I rate them somewhere between a Crosley and a Yugo.
Dennis783 Champion Author Des Moines Posts:13,574 Points:2,699,885 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 7:50:55 AM Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse Honda Civic, had to put 3 engines in it in 4 years. Never again!
51stovi Sophomore Author Nashville Posts:113 Points:80,915 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 7:15:49 AM Ignore 51stovi Report Abuse That's I tough one. I have owned several. The 1973 Fiat Spider that I owned in the mid 80's had all kinds of issues, especially electrical. I had two different Chevy Citations that were bad. I also had a 1970 Opel GT in the mid 80's that was a challenge to keep running. I posted this and then read some other posts. It's interesting that two others mentioned Fiat and one other mentioned the Chevy Citation! lol [Edited by: 51stovi at 5/1/2013 7:20:56 AM EST]
Alexi7 All-Star Author Ohio Posts:524 Points:13,750 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 7:03:45 AM Ignore Alexi7 Report Abuse I've owned three Chrysler products and they were all junk. From a 1979 to a 1996 model. Just worthless. Never buying another Chrysler/Dodge product.
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,404 Points:562,215 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2013 10:31:53 PM Ignore contiki Report Abuse Yes....a Chevrolet Lumina worst vehicle I ever owned.... such a money pit and why I left GM behind and went to Hondas..... Our Hondas have been very reliable vehicles and we plan on keeping them for a long while.........
waynecz Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:211 Points:219,525 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2013 10:27:36 PM Ignore waynecz Report Abuse AMC Ambassador - Although it was a "party" tank, it broke down all the time (it was my parent's old car), coming in second was a Ford LTD II - great looking interior but again this car spent as much time being repaired as it did on the road IE FORD (Fix Or Repair Daily) it certainly lived up to that
mdr46 Rookie Author Maryland Posts:82 Points:56,225 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2013 3:47:55 PM Ignore mdr46 Report Abuse 2011 Ford F-150. It had electrical gremlins that couldn't be fixed (traction control system). I finally ended up with a lemon law case against Ford.
L98 Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:180 Points:26,180 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2013 8:34:55 AM Ignore L98 Report Abuse 86 mazda b2000 pickup
keriazy4 Sophomore Author Montreal Posts:120 Points:7,760 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Mar 8, 2013 1:51:37 PM Ignore keriazy4 Report Abuse 1975 fiat 128,lets say every week it goes two times to the garage for something new ,i learned mechanic with this car
WEDDY Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,216 Points:1,032,545 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 5:25:12 PM Ignore WEDDY Report Abuse Dodge grand caravan hands down.
geobmw Champion Author Miami Posts:6,166 Points:1,399,295 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 3:02:08 PM Ignore geobmw Report Abuse Fiat
planetmail Champion Author Calgary Posts:6,470 Points:1,275,035 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 1:55:10 PM Ignore planetmail Report Abuse 1. 1980 Ford Mustang with 4.2L V8, only because of the lack of a 5.0 motor. 2. 1997 GMC Jimmy SLE: poor mileage, wishy washy suspension.
RickF350 Champion Author Washington Posts:3,404 Points:704,845 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 1:38:37 PM Ignore RickF350 Report Abuse Worst truck was a 1988 Chevy 2500.
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,941 Points:1,873,415 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 9:11:06 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse Ford Pinto.
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,097 Points:36,545 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 8:46:01 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse Never owned a Worst truck as far as looks/performance,the first truck I drove was a 1952 Dodge panel, It rode,braked,steered,well but was a little underpowered a bit top-heavy,wanted one in pick-up form to customize. Worst car was ugly,rinkydink,had a household interior twotone vivid color,but for $75.00 I got by for 6 months with a cost of another $75.00 to get it running,a tub on wheels,not even an exhaust cast manifold....
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,302 Points:2,502,110 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 8:14:54 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse 1959 Renault Dalphine.
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,236 Points:532,220 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 10:40:01 PM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse 1970 MGB. I was young and stupid. Now I'm old and stupider. (But I buy Toyotas.)
davisadm All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:542 Points:405,400 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 7:41:58 PM Ignore davisadm Report Abuse Yugo
Alcoman Champion Author Albany Posts:1,216 Points:61,705 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 7:36:21 PM Ignore Alcoman Report Abuse 76 Chevy Chevette Everything on the car was bad. The day I picked it up from the dealer, the T-handle for the auto-trans came off in my hand!Engine had head gasket issues all the time Seat Back broke, Brakes had problems and wore out in 15,000 miles. Calipers froze on all 4 wheels. JUNK! JUNK! JUNK! Went and traded it in for a 76 AMC Hornet which game me 250,000 of good service.
STEVE853 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,656 Points:1,114,460 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 3:37:36 PM Ignore STEVE853 Report Abuse 1970 chevy nova
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,188 Points:1,921,140 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 2:33:19 PM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse 1980 Buick Regal that was worked on by the previous owner, and done poorly. I had it from mid-September of 1988 to Christmas of that year and it swallowed half a case of oil and a full case of transmission fluid. I thought it quite appropriate that on the trunk lid the "BUICK" logo was broken and only read "ICK".
dieharder Rookie Author Ottawa Posts:48 Points:215,530 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 2:31:19 PM Ignore dieharder Report Abuse Ford, hands down. Pick one of : 2000 Windstar, 2005 Freestar. Crap vehicles by crap manufacturer.
CactusBobs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,721 Points:485,775 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 1:27:16 PM Ignore CactusBobs Report Abuse 1973 Chrysler Newport , 400cid . parts just fell off ! never ran really right bad grounds everywhere FYI : i did buy this used in 1978 with 65,000 miles already on the clock that said, no car should fall apart like this car did [Edited by: CactusBobs at 1/21/2013 1:29:02 PM EST]
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,503 Points:2,021,000 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 12:04:45 PM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse The worst one that I owned was a 2007 Chevy 2007 Duramax. It was the first year of added emissions standards on the diesel. I had more problems with it. It let me set 3 times in 25000 miles. I traded it for a 2011 Chevy Duramax and love the new truck. There is not comparison between the 2.
sandy40 Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:12,332 Points:2,443,210 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 8:42:04 AM Ignore sandy40 Report Abuse My worst car was a Chevy.
Dale Jr. Champion Author Illinois Posts:16,204 Points:3,232,075 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 8:34:25 AM Ignore Dale Jr. Report Abuse My T-Bird. 79 or 80 can't remember. I had to drive with two feet because it stop running at the stop light or stop sign when I came to a complete stop. It also did not have a true oil filter because it smoked after I stopped and parked to my destination.
scoobynuts Champion Author Toronto Posts:101,201 Points:3,000,000 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 8:03:52 AM Ignore scoobynuts Report Abuse Kia Rio was in 3 accidents in 2 1/2 years....just a bad luck car. Also had a Chev Lumina and like contiki had mentioned it was a money pit...constant problems with the rear calipers seizing up...had to replace a head gasket, big job , not cheap...one of the rear doors would open on multiple occasions....
Maintroll Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,614 Points:1,699,135 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 7:58:11 AM Ignore Maintroll Report Abuse When I was in England it was a 1956 Ford Poplar that a Renault could pass and then change gears. It burned about as much oil as gas and constantly needed tires due to their slanted roadways over there. I think I sold it for $20 back in 1966 just to get rid of it.
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,284 Points:685,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 7:53:18 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse Toss up between Chevy Citation (multiple computer replacements) and Pontiac Grand Am (once a blown head gasket, the other time, left my wife stranded in Georgia).
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,404 Points:562,215 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 7:46:16 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse Yes....a Chevrolet Lumina worst vehicle I ever owned.... such a money pit and why I left GM behind and went to Hondas..... Our Hondas have been very reliable vehicles and we plan on keeping them for a long while.........
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,032 Points:795,320 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 6:51:32 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse None
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,145 Points:3,348,475 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 4:45:52 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse '02 Honda Civic.