Worst Cars to Buy Used (Across All Categories)
The lowest-scoring vehicles across every body style — if you're shopping used, these are the models with the most complaints and highest repair risk.
Attempting to purchase a 2006 Camaro exposes you to significant fraud and insurmountable ownership challenges due to its non-existence.
A truly unique driver's car that will test your patience and wallet with its demanding and fragile rotary heart.
A styling icon hobbled by an engine that's more of a liability than a power plant, leading to consistently high repair costs.
A legendary driver's car, but a financial and mechanical minefield for anyone not deeply familiar with rotary ownership.
A legendary driver's car with legendary reliability challenges, demanding meticulous care and a substantial repair budget.
A truly exhilarating car to drive, but owning a 1995 RX-7 is an incredibly demanding and financially precarious endeavor for the unprepared.
A legendary driver's car with an insatiable appetite for specialized maintenance and repair.
A driver's car with an unavoidable ticking time bomb under the hood, demanding deep pockets and mechanical devotion.
An exceptional driver's car that comes with an equally exceptional list of potential mechanical and financial demands.
A driver's car with a fragile heart, demanding constant vigilance and a readiness for major engine work.
A driver's car with a fundamentally flawed engine design that demands constant attention and significant financial commitment.
A high-strung, high-maintenance enthusiast's car where engine longevity is a constant concern.
A driver's dream that often becomes a mechanic's nightmare due to its temperamental rotary heart.
A thrilling beast that demands an uncompromising financial commitment and mechanical expertise to keep running.
A dream to drive, a nightmare to own without a substantial, dedicated maintenance fund.
An iconic performance sedan that promises thrills but often delivers financial heartache due to multiple critical system failures.
A tempting luxury bargain that often hides a truly brutal cost of ownership.
A symphony of luxury and advanced engineering, quickly turning into a financial opera of complex and crippling repair bills.
A fascinating but fundamentally flawed classic whose appeal is overshadowed by a history of mechanical and electrical challenges, primarily due to its experimental engine.
A beautiful classic that's almost guaranteed to become a money pit due to its fundamentally flawed engine design.
Top pick
2006 Chevrolet Camaro
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"Attempting to purchase a 2006 Camaro exposes you to significant fraud and insurmountable ownership challenges due to its non-existence."
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