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Ok, I have worked for a car dealer for the past 10 years and driven and been around almost every car out there. IMO the worst car ever made by far is: DODGE INTREPID 2.7 V6 Model  This model has tons of problems. The 2.7 has tons of faults and they blow up all the time. Chrysler should have recalled this motor, but they didn't they just kept producing them even though they were aware of the serious flaws. Also the transmissions fail constantly and are very expensive to replace. The HVAC systems fail, CD changers fail, Power Windows ALWAYS fail, steering racks fail, etc. Just everything on this car is flawed. Websites devoted to the failure of 2.7 motors; http://www.oilsludge.com/http://www.dodgechryslerengineproblems.com/http://www.dodgeproblems.co...engine-failure.shtmlBe aware and don't buy an DODGE INTREPID. So what car do you think is the worst ever made? Cast your vote. |
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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2008, 06:14:45 PM » |
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 ^ My dad has one, we have been through numerous parts, 3 transmissions (1 blew up in a week) at least 20 switches, electronic stuff, oxygen sensors, and it would shut off or randomly buck in the middle of the road. Dangerous. |
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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2008, 06:14:45 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2008, 07:30:31 PM » |
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Sweetest looking car ever, and a real perfomrer too. 1981 Citation...Fiero gets it rear from this thing.  |
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DeLorean00
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« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2008, 10:18:43 PM » |
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In OZ has to be the Ford Capri Convertible
Everything was rooted on the cars, they leak water in winter, the Air-Con never worked in summer, they leak oil from every where ... in OZ a lot of people called it the Ford Lemon!
I bought one of these cars for $50 once. Never even drove it, got bored with it and sold it to a junk yard. Seemed like a crappy car. |
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DeLorean00
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« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2008, 10:20:11 PM » |
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^ My dad has one, we have been through numerous parts, 3 transmissions (1 blew up in a week) at least 20 switches, electronic stuff, oxygen sensors, and it would shut off or randomly buck in the middle of the road. Dangerous.
Ahh yes Ford trucks do tend to have some problems. This is common in the Ford line of automobiles. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2008, 05:32:17 AM » |
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Yeh I vote for the chevy chevette and citation. Not only were these poorly built and engineered, they were pivotal in the decline of american built cars and the rise of imports in the US. I was told by a GM engineer that was a friend of mine that the car was designed to fail in 30k-50k miles. This was engineered into the design for multi reasons: first the car was cheap and should be considered disposable, second to show the public these "cheap" cars (including the import competition) were inferior, and they did not do their homework, they actually thought these cars were on par with the honda, datsuns, of the time. (I have a friend that still has a '79 civic with over 400,000 miles on it, engine and trans never been out, a/c still blows cold) Not many chevettes could say that with 40k miles.
What a black eye.
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« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2008, 05:41:13 AM » |
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Yeh I vote for the chevy chevette and citation. Not only were these poorly built and engineered, they were pivotal in the decline of american built cars and the rise of imports in the US. I was told by a GM engineer that was a friend of mine that the car was designed to fail in 30k-50k miles. This was engineered into the design for multi reasons: first the car was cheap and should be considered disposable, second to show the public these "cheap" cars (including the import competition) were inferior, and they did not do their homework, they actually thought these cars were on par with the honda, datsuns, of the time. (I have a friend that still has a '79 civic with over 400,000 miles on it, engine and trans never been out, a/c still blows cold) Not many chevettes could say that with 40k miles.
What a black eye.
The Chevettes, Pintos and Citations rusted away long before the AC quit working. The rack and front suspension from the Citation was the same used in the Fiero. |
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« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2008, 06:54:38 AM » |
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Cough, cough, cough, Lets not forget the Yugo...  And this "SUC" (Sport utillity Car).. Gets my vote for ugly..  |
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« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2008, 08:03:59 AM » |
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cant post pics , but in england it had to be the austin allegro,very closely followed by the marina.
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« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2008, 11:52:26 AM » |
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Sweetest looking car ever, and a real perfomrer too.
1981 Citation...Fiero gets it rear from this thing. Ha, my Dad's Citation was destined to be my first car, until my sister wrecked it. Ugly as heck, but I was all about i back in the day. I was pretty upset when it was gone.  I don't know about Worst Car ever made, but the Ugliest, by far has to be the 1973-1979 Mustangs (Mustang II?). Those things are hideous. There's a 'Cobra' model that is at all of the local car shows. It's even worse, all riced out with spoilers, stripes and decals all over.  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2008, 02:50:15 AM » |
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I would say Chrysler Intrepid, I bought a brand new in 94, replaced : A/C, sway links 5X, transmission 3X,timing belt and all gadges inside belt cover 5X,traction control/ABS newer found why quit after 4 years old, not mention the little stuff. finaly died with 230 KM.
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« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2008, 07:14:42 AM » |
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Hey Ops, should have gone for the Vanden Plas version with the ROLLS ROYCE type grill. My ol man had the Marina Twin cam version. Very Fast.( well in the 70's it was) Anyway here my choice.  wey hey, Bohemium Rapsody all the way dudes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2008, 10:27:39 PM » |
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What's the name of that car? I often see it in old American movies. Thanks |
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DeLorean00
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« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2008, 01:01:09 AM » |
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What's the name of that car? I often see it in old American movies. Thanks AMC Pacer |
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