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10-16-2009, 03:29 PM | #201 | |
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10-16-2009, 03:47 PM | #202 |
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Location: Elka Park
Vehicle:2018 STI Type RA CWP w/ WRB wrap |
I owned this justy for 2 days... 3 wheels were locked up so the only thing that could be done with it is this:
Blew the radioator after that one... |
10-16-2009, 03:50 PM | #203 |
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Location: Collinsville, IL 62234
Vehicle:2007 Corvette Black |
1985 Chevy Sprint, aka Suzuki Swift (I think that's what it was). Had it 1 year. It wasn't new when I bought it, but it was only a few years old.
The two main problems were leaking coolant into the oil, and the manual transmission "acting up". Not sure how to describe that problem, but it would sometimes not want to go into gear. I don't think it was the clutch because most of the time it worked okay. And when it did act up, it was like moving a stick around in mud. |
10-16-2009, 05:18 PM | #204 |
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Location: sepa
Vehicle:99 Razor Scooter |
I had a 2003 Lincoln LSV8. These are notorious for the valve cover gaskets leaking oil into the COP wells and fouling the coils. This car was constantly in the shop for failing coils and eventually I destroyed the catalytic converters because so much unspent fuel was just being dumped into them from the misfiring.
Ford put out a recall for 2003 only even though this affected numerous model years. THE BEST PART was that consumers and dealerships were sent two different letters regarding the recall. The dealer letter stated that only the affected COPs were to be replaced along with the valve cover gaskets. The consumer letter stated that all COPs were to be replaced as well as the valve cover gaskets. The dealership fought me on it but after a few phone calls to Ford corporate, the dealership was more than happy to honor the actual letter sent to me, word for word. I will say that it was one of the best all around cars I've owned. It had a 3.9L V8, RWD, Nav, Heated/Air Conditioned seats, and 50/50 weight distribution. It was faster and handled better than my WRX does but I couldn't deal with having a rental more than my actual car. |
10-16-2009, 05:26 PM | #205 |
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Location: Telford PA
Vehicle:2007 WRX Wagon Ltd CGM |
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10-16-2009, 05:35 PM | #206 |
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Location: cinn. oh.
Vehicle:2004 sti wrb |
1981 ford granada sh#t brown. OHHHH!!!!! yeah
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10-16-2009, 05:40 PM | #207 |
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Location: Winsted, CT
Vehicle:1991 Galant VR-4 white |
1990 Ford Probe GL... black with silver racing stripes and a big PROBE GL banner on the windshield... LOL! No I didnt put those there but when I was 16 I thought they were cool! That car was like its on fog machine everytime it started... just a curtain of black around it. Just about everything broke on it and I only had it for a month haha. Memories!
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10-16-2009, 05:42 PM | #208 |
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Vehicle:1991 Galant VR-4 white |
LOL!!!!! I love it! I <3 Justies. There was a HOT one that used to live in the parking lot at my old work. It was super clean, bright red, shiny paint with small but clean chrome rims... Dope!
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10-17-2009, 12:01 AM | #209 | |
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Location: New York
Vehicle:2008 Impreza WRX DGM |
I think we have a winner... for the crappiest car in the world. Your prize: time and money down the drain.
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10-17-2009, 01:26 AM | #210 |
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Location: Denver
Vehicle:2002 WRX, 2010 X5M |
Wow, some very good ones here, I think 2 may have me beat!
First car, and maybe the worst, 1972 Volvo 144. I had it 3 months before 3 valves bent in the head, still ran, but got 8.5 MPG from a 2.2 4cyl. Car had original paint except for the hood and one fender, were repainted in the 89-90 years, so they had clear coat, while the rest of the car was oxidized. Had a blown am radio with 1 speaker, so I put in a cd player, 2 x 10's, and 2 3 way boxes in the back. On a trip I killed 2 plugs and the dist rotor, turns out that you can get a mid 70's vw rotor and rewire it to work for the volvo! between the 400$ stereo and 500$ rack for me and my buddies 2000$ plus bikes, it was great for high school, or 3 months of it. Next car was a 400 dollar 1980 volvo 242 ( yes there is a trend, my dad worked on them) had that car for 3 years, more stereos, a new engine, 2 clutches, 4 sets of tires, H4 100 watt headlights, Volvo rally spec suspension(kicked ass), and frequently frying overdirve wiring. After that, a 1979 Volvo wagon, perfect interior, nice, but crappy color, paint, swapped the suspension and exhaust from the sedan into it. Paid 550, sold it for 900. Still wish I kept this car, aside form 2 wiring issues I could have fixed, ikt was a cherry car. Sold both of those Volvos for a 1985 VW scirocco. Still my fav car of all time, but it had issues! I went through 2 motors, 4 trans, 2 Zender lip kits (rare as hell) had custom door panels for mb quart 3 ways, full dynamat, would hit 148 db with 2x 12" and 2000 watts. flexed the body panels, and had shatterproof glass, or would have busted that as well. Also had full neuspeed engine setup, hit 156 in 5th gear topped, when that car maxed at 111 when new, kept even with my buddies 98 Acura type-R swapped 4 door to redline, then pulled a bit. Hit a pole, drove it in the mtns of Colorado for 2 years, pretty much killed the car. I still want another to redeem myself for how I killed that car. Had another Volvo, 78 2 door, with an auto. Took about a min to hit 60, but ran smooth forever. I found Pot seeds and such in the glovebox, had fireworks let of in it while driving to the strip club, jumped it many many time, and got it impounded when I lost my license, still took the Optima and speakers and made money on the car. Since I got my License back, I have had my Honda, which I love, My WRX, and... 1987 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0, manual 4x4. worst Jeep trans ever, and I put 35" mudders on the thing. Cut the fenders off with my sawzall, lifted it 2", spent about 300 on engine and sensors, it ran like a top. Killed 3 trans in 4 months. Had 2 seats, 2 fake windows since it had been rolled and the roof wasnt ever fixed, I had to put any gauge I wanted in aftermarket. Still sold it for more than I paid, and the tires as well! I had a few, hope my stories arent too long! |
10-17-2009, 09:58 AM | #211 | |
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Middle-Aged Woman: Ah, an Alfa Romeo Spider. I used to have one... Me:*begins to fill with pride that coolness of new ride is undeniable to all ages & genders* Middle-Aged Woman:... I'd rather have cancer. Me: |
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10-17-2009, 10:22 AM | #212 |
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Location: Quincy
Vehicle:2006 WRX STI Obsidian Black Pearl |
1994 Camry LE..it was given to me so it was free...drove it into the ground for 8 years and got 218,000 miles out of it. 2 of the power window motors broke wich I replaced , replaced the radiator, many spark plug changes wich were a bitch since the rear 3 plugs were UNDER the intake manifold plenum...the front 3 took 15 minutes the rear 3.. 45!
I got T-boned in the right rear door, bought another same color at a pick in pull but the passenger door needed a shoulder slam to open from the inside, I think the frame was bent from the impact. Power steering fluid leaked and I never bothered fixing it. When the weather started getting cold it didnt have any power steering for a few minutes, exaust leak repairs were a yearly requirement, I replaced the balljoints tie rod ends and all the struts and mounts at 200,000 miles and it rode like a new car...but it was horrible in the snow and rain..that car did save me a TON of money though...8 years of no car payment has its advantages. Had the same tail light out warning light on the dash even when the bulbs all worked. Combination switch on the steering column failed and cost 350 from the dealer. Valve covers leaked like crazy due to the angle of the heads on the block, I replaced the front gasket but again the rear bank on these V6's is a joke to get at, didnt bother. Didnt even have antilock brakes. The transmission WAS bullet proof I'll give it that, never changed the fluid and it never gave me problems. |
10-17-2009, 10:33 AM | #213 |
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Vehicle:2005 WRX STI World Rally Blue |
i've only had 2 other cars before i had my sti...first car was a 2000 sunfire..sold it towards an 07 vibe..nothing wrong with either of them..then got the sti a few weeks ago..so i guess i never had a crappy car in the breaking down aspect as alot of you have posted..but i'd say the sunfire was the worst of the 2 since it had a gutless engine and was auto..and well..a sunfire..enough said..
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10-17-2009, 10:40 AM | #214 |
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Location: Fitchburg, Massachusets
Vehicle:2004 Forester XT Red |
1992 Buick Century with a 3.3... ground the LF rotor down to the vanes, cut through the caliper... Drew flames all over it too... Miss that car.
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10-17-2009, 10:45 AM | #215 |
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Location: Brunswick, GA
Vehicle:2003 Stg 2 Bug Wagon Sonic Yellow |
I may have missed it, but I can't believe Merkur hasn't been mentioned. Maybe some of you were smart enough not to get one. I mean German engineering, but built to Ford standards, what could go wrong? Still have a place in my heart for them, and one day will have my Cosworth Sierra RS500 clone, but not at the moment.
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10-17-2009, 10:52 AM | #216 |
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Vehicle:2006 2.5i Impreza CGM |
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10-17-2009, 11:22 AM | #217 |
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I had a rusted to hell Civic for a short time, bought it for $100, drove it twice, sold it to someone for $100.
It had one working brake on the whole car, the left front. It had a whopping 76hp and had hood pins to keep the hood closed after the latch broke when it looks like someone lost a barfight on the hood. To think that I thought it would be an awesome project car -- I can't believe I was that stupid looking back. |
10-19-2009, 10:47 AM | #218 |
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Location: NW PDX
Vehicle:2006 Saab 92x Aero Arctic Silver |
2000 VW GTI 1.8T. Electrical electrical electrical. Need I say more. Don't buy VW.
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10-19-2009, 11:29 AM | #219 | |
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Vehicle:2005 WRX Wagon 2004 FXT for Mrs. BeatLA |
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Coilpacks Windows falling electrical problems (headlight switch, dash lights, brake lights...to name a few) CELS all the time Went through @ 5 oil pressure sensors Went through a couple MAF sensors and a couple O2 sensors All this happened within 85K well maintained miles! Was fun when it worked though. Other than that, I've had a 94 civic (150K miles), 96 maxima (135K miles) and now my WRX (20K miles). The VW was the only car that had non-wear repairs. |
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10-19-2009, 11:44 AM | #220 |
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1988 Toyota Camry with 225,000 miles.
It leaked oil, power steering, clutch, and brake fluids. It burned oil horribly and always had a fine blue mist from the tailpipe. Some mornings I'd go to start it and it would instantly stall. Further investigation revealed the clutch fluid was completely empty after a week and the floating air stopper was at the bottom of the reservoir. Like clockwork ps pump would squeal and I knew the beast was thirsty for it's weekly feeding. Brakes were shot and all 4 shocks were completely seized. The windshield cracked one winter on the highway similar to the submersible in that movie The Abyss. The driver headlight would stop working sometimes. I would have to get out and crack the hood with my elbow like the Fonze starting up a jukebox. One day the rear driver door handle broke. Then the child proof system failed and the door could not be opened from the inside or outside. This was my car during my college fraternity days to naturally we covered the tires in dishsoap and bleach and did 6k RPM clutch dumps in the parking lot at 4 AM. They stayed bald from that point on. My parents gave it to a guy that just got out of prison. He drove it to his job until he tried to rob a store and went back to prison. It's fate is now undetermined... |
10-19-2009, 02:09 PM | #221 |
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10-19-2009, 02:21 PM | #222 |
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Location: south bay
Vehicle:2002 psm now w/ 2.5 jesus tuned my hot rod |
1985 chevy blazer.
85' was the last year they carbarated them to give you an idea of the garbage heap it was. |
10-19-2009, 02:31 PM | #223 |
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I had a '78 Dodge Colt which was actually a rebadged Mitsu Lancer! 4 banger with a 4spd that made about 50hp. Previous owner roller painted it with brown tremclad. The thing literally rotted from the inside! I welded the diff up in shop class which made it pretty awesome in canadian winters. I'll find some pics and post them...
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10-19-2009, 02:32 PM | #224 |
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For me, its a toughy.. My first car was a 74 triumph spitfire, fun little **** for 500miles until you have to rebuid the motor lol there was always something wrong with it, there was not a single thing that worked on it besides one of the headlights and the tail lights, reverse never worked. Finally there was a really bad oil leak, and she blew.. Swapped it for a 350, that was scary as hell lol.. Then there was the 1992 buick le sabre. IMO the worst motors GM has ever made, everything leaked and rattled like crazy, not even 1000K and there was a major short that basically killed the car, traded it for a beat up 79 firebird. The guy I sold it to never got it running again, after replacing the wire harness and ecu
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03-11-2010, 05:21 PM | #225 |
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Vehicle:06 330i Blue |
2002 wrx
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