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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.

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2006 Chevrolet CamaroHIGHF

Attempting to purchase a 2006 Camaro exposes you to significant fraud and insurmountable ownership challenges due to its non-existence.

#2
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2001 Mazda Rx-7HIGHF

A truly unique driver's car that will test your patience and wallet with its demanding and fragile rotary heart.

#3
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1985 Cadillac DevilleHIGHF

A styling icon hobbled by an engine that's more of a liability than a power plant, leading to consistently high repair costs.

#4
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1990 Mazda Rx-7HIGHD-

A legendary driver's car, but a financial and mechanical minefield for anyone not deeply familiar with rotary ownership.

#5
35
1993 Mazda Rx-7HIGHD-

A legendary driver's car with legendary reliability challenges, demanding meticulous care and a substantial repair budget.

#6
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1995 Mazda Rx-7HIGHF

A truly exhilarating car to drive, but owning a 1995 RX-7 is an incredibly demanding and financially precarious endeavor for the unprepared.

#7
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1998 Mazda Rx-7HIGHF

A legendary driver's car with an insatiable appetite for specialized maintenance and repair.

#8
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2005 Mazda Rx-8HIGHF

A driver's car with an unavoidable ticking time bomb under the hood, demanding deep pockets and mechanical devotion.

#9
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1999 Mazda Rx-7HIGHF

An exceptional driver's car that comes with an equally exceptional list of potential mechanical and financial demands.

#10
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2006 Mazda Rx-8HIGHF

A driver's car with a fragile heart, demanding constant vigilance and a readiness for major engine work.

#11
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2007 Mazda Rx-8HIGHF

A driver's car with a fundamentally flawed engine design that demands constant attention and significant financial commitment.

#12
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2009 Mazda Rx-8HIGHF

A high-strung, high-maintenance enthusiast's car where engine longevity is a constant concern.

#13
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2011 Mazda Rx-8HIGHF

A driver's dream that often becomes a mechanic's nightmare due to its temperamental rotary heart.

#14
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2005 Bmw M5HIGHF

A thrilling beast that demands an uncompromising financial commitment and mechanical expertise to keep running.

#15
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2010 Bmw M5HIGHF

A dream to drive, a nightmare to own without a substantial, dedicated maintenance fund.

#16
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2009 Bmw M5HIGHF

An iconic performance sedan that promises thrills but often delivers financial heartache due to multiple critical system failures.

#17
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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-ClassHIGHF

A tempting luxury bargain that often hides a truly brutal cost of ownership.

#18
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-ClassHIGHD-

A symphony of luxury and advanced engineering, quickly turning into a financial opera of complex and crippling repair bills.

#19
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1981 Cadillac DevilleHIGHF

A fascinating but fundamentally flawed classic whose appeal is overshadowed by a history of mechanical and electrical challenges, primarily due to its experimental engine.

#20
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1984 Cadillac DevilleHIGHF

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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