The worst car I ever owned is…
02ssintimidator i can't see any of the pictures you're posting. Worse car i had was probably a new dodge dart, great features and all but it was heavy, slow, very stiff ride and not very good on gas for its class.
My horizon may not be fast or great looking but it's still a nice car to drive, not sure what it is though.
My horizon may not be fast or great looking but it's still a nice car to drive, not sure what it is though.
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2 vehicles stick out in the life time, I owned a 1976 Hugger Orange Vega GT Wagon. Nice little car ran good but it wouldn't Start.
The other was a 1984 Mercury Cougar dark grey with maroon interior. V-6 and the best mileage I every got was 18mpg, it also didn't have enough power to get out of it's own way. If you wanted to pass on a 2 lane road you had to get a run....... in order to do it.
If I had to chose which one I would want back I would take the Vega.
The other was a 1984 Mercury Cougar dark grey with maroon interior. V-6 and the best mileage I every got was 18mpg, it also didn't have enough power to get out of it's own way. If you wanted to pass on a 2 lane road you had to get a run....... in order to do it.
If I had to chose which one I would want back I would take the Vega.
I've also only owned one car (my 1st)
Bought it new in 2008 when I was 21 (a adult lol)
3.8L Standard Transmission.
I treated it with love & only abused a few times (lol)
I didn't drive it much (was working 2 much)
Sold it when I went oversea's
Didn't have any problems & it was a fun ride.
Not the fastest, but sure wasn't the slowest
Bought it new in 2008 when I was 21 (a adult lol)
3.8L Standard Transmission.
I treated it with love & only abused a few times (lol)
I didn't drive it much (was working 2 much)
Sold it when I went oversea's
Didn't have any problems & it was a fun ride.
Not the fastest, but sure wasn't the slowest
That it posts a 0-to-60-mph acceleration time of 5.8 seconds is nothing to be proud of, though it does stop in an impressive 118 ft given its weight and performs respectably in the figure eight, but most of the credit must go to the Eclipse's wide and sticky rubber.
2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GTPOWERTRAIN/CHASSISDrivetrain layoutFront engine, FWDEngine type60 V-6, iron block/alum headsValvetrainSOHC, 4 valves/cylDisplacement233.6 cu in/3828 ccCompression ratio10.5:1Power (SAE net)263 hp @ 5750 rpmTorque (SAE net)260 lb-ft @ 4500 rpmRedline6500 rpmWeight to power13.5 lb/hpTransmission6-speed manualAxle/final-drive ratios3.24:1/2.56:1Suspension, front; rearStruts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll barSteering ratio17.1:1Turns lock-to-lock2.64Brakes, f;r11.6-in vented disc; 11.2-in vented disc, ABSWheels8.0 x 18 in, cast aluminumTires235/45R18 93W Yokohama AVS 8
Quarter mile14.3 sec @ 100.6 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph118 ft
Lateral acceleration0.87 g (avg
)MT figure eight26.9 sec @ 0.65 g (avg)
Base price$24,124
Price as tested$29,175
Stability/traction controlNo/yesAirbagsDual front, f/r curtain, front side/headBasic warranty5 yrs/60,000 milesPowertrain warranty10 yrs/100,000 miles
Roadside assistance5 yrs/unlimited
Fuel capacity17.7 galEPA city/hwy econ16/26 mpg
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz3YjyTjk9g
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz3YjxiQKfd
Quarter mile14.3 sec @ 100.6 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph118 ft
Lateral acceleration0.87 g (avg
)MT figure eight26.9 sec @ 0.65 g (avg)
Base price$24,124
Price as tested$29,175
Stability/traction controlNo/yesAirbagsDual front, f/r curtain, front side/headBasic warranty5 yrs/60,000 milesPowertrain warranty10 yrs/100,000 miles
Roadside assistance5 yrs/unlimited
Fuel capacity17.7 galEPA city/hwy econ16/26 mpg
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz3YjyTjk9g
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz3YjxiQKfd
Last edited by BeachBumMike; Apr 29, 2015 at 05:38 PM.
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Mine was a 2004 Subaru STI, a perpetual money pit. Paid $14k for it, dumped in about another $8k in less than a year, sold it for $11k to a guy who loved Subi's. It was always broke or something failing, guess the person who had it before me trashed it hard.
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Sorry, they aren't showing for me either (I don't why that happens on some pic's) > it happens to me many times.. & then I will search for a pic that will stick. Maybe one of our computer web experts will know the reason or a solution ? Good Luck & thanks 4 try'in
Sorry, they aren't showing for me either (I don't why that happens on some pic's) > it happens to me many times.. & then I will search for a pic that will stick. Maybe one of our computer web experts will know the reason or a solution ? Good Luck & thanks 4 try'in
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Worst car I ever owned was a 72 Olds cutlass, but it had a real nice 350 in it, so the motor lived on after the car was scrapped. The gas tank actually fell out of it one night when it was driving back from a city about an hour away lol
1979 Mercury Capri. Not the German import Capri, the Fox body Mustang with Merc badging. Nagging little car. 4 cylinder with automatic (search for my story on teaching Mrs Barovelli to drive stick for the reason) could not get out of it's own way.
I don't recall having a car that had so many little things break. It made me believe in car viruses, you know when you put off some repair so long the car gets mad at you and something else breaks?
Radiator Rot
Catalytic converter shield
Turn signal switch broke off
Window winder crank broke off
Throttle cable stuck then broke
Heater core leaks
Dome light quit
Tail lights filled with water
Carb would not unchoke in cold weather
I sympathize singrseanr. Made me swear off of Fox body anything for life. Fairmont, Mustang, Tbird, LTD, etc.
I don't recall having a car that had so many little things break. It made me believe in car viruses, you know when you put off some repair so long the car gets mad at you and something else breaks?
Radiator Rot
Catalytic converter shield
Turn signal switch broke off
Window winder crank broke off
Throttle cable stuck then broke
Heater core leaks
Dome light quit
Tail lights filled with water
Carb would not unchoke in cold weather
I sympathize singrseanr. Made me swear off of Fox body anything for life. Fairmont, Mustang, Tbird, LTD, etc.