Worst Cars we have had! - Page 16

KRISTLEE · 28th July 2014, 04:45

This one is an easy answer for me...one of my early cars, a Citroen AX, what a pile of ***** it was....saying that though the little one litre ****** did me and the ex proud in the Lake District going up the hilly windy roads without too much struggle lol.

Steve42 · 28th July 2014, 06:48

Been thinking about this one. And must say was easy decision to make.
vw polo. Flat out on a good day you may get 75 out of it
my v6 is better on mpg .and even with the seats back fully still had my knees on my chin.
On the plus side I tried to kill it and it would not die.
drove round for over 6 months with hesd gasket blown. Blown that bad every time you turned it over sounded like you had a flat battery. Pistons full of water.
Hated the car

klarzy · 28th July 2014, 08:10

Many years ago my brother in law was given a Yugo as a runaround for the gp practice he worked in.

He took it from the showroom less than 100 meters to a small roundabout where the ns front suspension collapsed driving the front of the car into the ground.

He got out walked back to the dealership tossed the keys to the sales man and said "we'll yo can keep that lump of ****"
He has a sierra the next week.

hamster19 · 22nd September 2014, 12:29

Montego diesel, nice to drive and comfortable , but threw it away in the end 'cos of head problems.Mechanic had it so long trying to fix it I said he could keep it.

Neil1 · 22nd September 2014, 12:39

Back in the late 80's I bought an XR3i, it was in superb condition but never ever ran that well, suffered misfires, and numerous other engine faults even when fixed still didn't run properly.
PXd it in for a brand new Mini in 1989 but that turned out to be a 'Friday Car' and took six months to sort out but kept it for 3 years.

RPWC · 22nd September 2014, 21:29

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Originally Posted by RPWC

Where do I start,and where do I finish lol, Renault 14 most embarrasing,bought as temporary transport, worst for reliability Citroen BX 1.6.I swore I would never buy another Citroen,but since then have had 2 of their vans,and been impressed.

The Renault was the most disgusting car,the BX was troublesome,mainly due to the hydrolastic suspension, but the most unreliable car I owned., was a 1984 VW Scirocco Gt.

brickie501 · 22nd September 2014, 21:38

It wouldn't really be fair to go on just the number of things that have had to be done in judging reliability - my Land Rover 90 would score highest; but I've owned that for over 18 years now. In terms of letting me down most frequently, I'm afraid the 'award' goes to my ZT after only a couple of months of ownership

I've honestly never been embarrassed by any of the cars I've had / used!

If I had to go off stereotypes, most embarrassing might be the silver (OK, beige) Volvo 360 that I was using about two years ago or the Subaru van I learned to drive in.

Both no longer with us but I really enjoyed driving the Volvo & would have got another if I could've found a less rusty one...

... & I was genuinely sad when the Subaru finally ended its days at the scrappers (after many years as a wheeled storage unit following engine failure) - taking a picture of the moment

MevagisseyMedic · 23rd September 2014, 19:44

Alpha Sud, parked it up one night woke up in morning to find 4 wheels and a pile of rust.

onlyme1701 · 23rd September 2014, 20:05

For me it will have to be a C reg Nissan sunny 3 door, to start it I had to get the wife to turn the key as I knock seven shades out of the starter

if you banged the drivers door the window fell out. Every panel on that car had a dent all bar the back wing...I will never forget the wife saying to me one night as she was stood at the window looking at it "has someone hit our car?" to which I said "How the **** can you tell!" she said it looks like the back wing has had a knock so I went outside and kicked it in just to be sure the every panel match

the funny thing was I paid £50 for it and sold it 6 months later for £150

Houzi · 23rd September 2014, 20:16

Well have driven bangers all my life,infact the 75 is my first 21st century car!
Yes also had a Marina,with the usual 'piston slap',broken seat back(in a lovely mustard coloured vinyl)...funny to think it was also the MGB engine(I think)
Perhaps the worst was a Renault 16 auto(though one of the comfiest)strange set up,the engine was back to front so actually ran anti clockwise with the gearbox infront.Had to be the slowest car I ever had 'til one day I realised the gearbox wasn't changing since I had it.Problem was just a simple fuse...changed that and Hey Presto!....not a ha'pence of difference

28th July 2014, 04:45	#151
KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	This one is an easy answer for me...one of my early cars, a Citroen AX, what a pile of *** it was....saying that though the little one litre **** did me and the ex proud in the Lake District going up the hilly windy roads without too much struggle lol. __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE

28th July 2014, 08:10	#153
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	Many years ago my brother in law was given a Yugo as a runaround for the gp practice he worked in. He took it from the showroom less than 100 meters to a small roundabout where the ns front suspension collapsed driving the front of the car into the ground. He got out walked back to the dealership tossed the keys to the sales man and said "we'll yo can keep that lump of ****" He has a sierra the next week. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

22nd September 2014, 12:29	#154
hamster19 Gets stuck in tourer conn CDTI Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: morpeth,northumberland Posts: 834 Thanks: 381 Thanked 112 Times in 105 Posts	Montego diesel, nice to drive and comfortable , but threw it away in the end 'cos of head problems.Mechanic had it so long trying to fix it I said he could keep it. Last edited by hamster19; 4th November 2014 at 13:24..

22nd September 2014, 21:38	#157
brickie501 Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wokingham Posts: 88 Thanks: 17 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	It wouldn't really be fair to go on just the number of things that have had to be done in judging reliability - my Land Rover 90 would score highest; but I've owned that for over 18 years now. In terms of letting me down most frequently, I'm afraid the 'award' goes to my ZT after only a couple of months of ownership I've honestly never been embarrassed by any of the cars I've had / used! If I had to go off stereotypes, most embarrassing might be the silver (OK, beige) Volvo 360 that I was using about two years ago or the Subaru van I learned to drive in. Both no longer with us but I really enjoyed driving the Volvo & would have got another if I could've found a less rusty one... ... & I was genuinely sad when the Subaru finally ended its days at the scrappers (after many years as a wheeled storage unit following engine failure) - taking a picture of the moment Last edited by brickie501; 22nd September 2014 at 21:47.. Reason: Adding least reliable :-(

23rd September 2014, 19:44	#158
MevagisseyMedic Avid contributor Rover 75 Club Tourer 2002 Auto Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mevagissey, Cornwall Posts: 234 Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	Worst Cars we have had! Alpha Sud, parked it up one night woke up in morning to find 4 wheels and a pile of rust.

28th July 2014, 06:48	#152
Steve42 I really should get out more....... mg 190+ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bedworth Posts: 2,267 Thanks: 191 Thanked 368 Times in 248 Posts	Been thinking about this one. And must say was easy decision to make. vw polo. Flat out on a good day you may get 75 out of it my v6 is better on mpg .and even with the seats back fully still had my knees on my chin. On the plus side I tried to kill it and it would not die. drove round for over 6 months with hesd gasket blown. Blown that bad every time you turned it over sounded like you had a flat battery. Pistons full of water. Hated the car

22nd September 2014, 12:39	#155
Neil1 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T CDTI Auto Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Newton Abbot Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 518 Times in 425 Posts	Back in the late 80's I bought an XR3i, it was in superb condition but never ever ran that well, suffered misfires, and numerous other engine faults even when fixed still didn't run properly. PXd it in for a brand new Mini in 1989 but that turned out to be a 'Friday Car' and took six months to sort out but kept it for 3 years.

23rd September 2014, 20:05	#159
onlyme1701 Avid contributor MG ZT-T Rover 75 Classic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Runcorn Posts: 169 Thanks: 14 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	For me it will have to be a C reg Nissan sunny 3 door, to start it I had to get the wife to turn the key as I knock seven shades out of the starter if you banged the drivers door the window fell out. Every panel on that car had a dent all bar the back wing...I will never forget the wife saying to me one night as she was stood at the window looking at it "has someone hit our car?" to which I said "How the **** can you tell!" she said it looks like the back wing has had a knock so I went outside and kicked it in just to be sure the every panel match the funny thing was I paid £50 for it and sold it 6 months later for £150

23rd September 2014, 20:16	#160
Houzi Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Gravesend Posts: 92 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Well have driven bangers all my life,infact the 75 is my first 21st century car! Yes also had a Marina,with the usual 'piston slap',broken seat back(in a lovely mustard coloured vinyl)...funny to think it was also the MGB engine(I think) Perhaps the worst was a Renault 16 auto(though one of the comfiest)strange set up,the engine was back to front so actually ran anti clockwise with the gearbox infront.Had to be the slowest car I ever had 'til one day I realised the gearbox wasn't changing since I had it.Problem was just a simple fuse...changed that and Hey Presto!....not a ha'pence of difference