10 Sports Cars With More Problems Than Jay Z

2022-09-10 05:11:57 By : Ms. Shebe Zhong

Picking a sports car is like choosing a romantic partner. The question is how fast is the initial attraction and lust going to wear off. How long will it take for their flaws and quirks to start showing up? Maybe it’s a check engine light. Maybe the car is not actually that safe to drive or maybe they’re just a complete money pit and will continue to lose value and cost extra money for repairs until you fall completely out of love with them and sell it for a loss. Here is a list of cars from the last ten years that you might want to think twice about before purchasing second-hand.

Thefifth generation of the Camaro is arguably the worst batch of Camaros ever made. The 2010 Camaros (older than 10 years, but, it must be said) had a major issue of the passenger airbag sensor going out which often resulted in either paying $500 to replace the sensor or getting in a crash and the passenger airbag not deploying. The other issue is the timing chain wearing out after 81,000 miles. It cost around $2,000 to replace. The 2013 Camaros have a squealing brakes issue to which most dealers just say “that’s just the way the brakes operate. In the 2014 Camaro your key might get stuck in the ignition and have some electrical issues. It’s possible you could find a Camaro that doesn’t have any of these problems, but are you willing to take that risk?

Jeremy Clarkson once said, “Julia is the name of a receptionist, not a car.” Alfa Romeo honestly should only lease cars and not sell them at all, because after 20,000 or 40,000 miles they will fall apart like a two-dollar suitcase. Electrical issues with the Alfa Romeo Giulia of all generations are a result of a faulty dynamo or poor wiring. Furthermore, cracking brake discs and ABS failure are common problems with the 2020-2021 models, whereas the 2017-2018 models overheat and do not deactivate the cruise control. According to user forums as well as Car and Driver, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrofiglo experiences maintenance problems around the 40,000-mile mark. The mode selector of the car locks the suspension and powertrain into unchangeable settings at around 2,600 miles, requiring the car to be taken to a dealership.

The Mustang and Ford sells them like hotcakes, it’s true. Most Mustang owners remain happy with their ponies and totally ignore any issues that crop up. That doesn’t mean there are no issues and a lot of them. Probably the most commonly reported issue is the vibrations and noises. The dash is made of a lot of hard plastics. The AC fan will only work on high. The rear end of the Mustang can get loose and vibrate at 60 mph. The tie-rods wear out fast and squeak. Lots of people like to modify their Mustangs and push them to the limit; so stay away from any model that has had a tuner thrown on it. Also, the plastic bumpers, especially on the lowered Shelbys, will pop off easily. It only takes one curb at a parking spot and that thing will forever be popping out of its plastic clips. The paint on Mustangs has been known to bubble and peel off. The most dangerous part about Mustangs is the traction control system or stability control will just intermittently turn on or off. Everyone has seen the videos of a Mustang peeling out and steering wildly out of control sometimes into a crowd of people. That is mostly the drivers’ fault, but the traction control suddenly kicking on can throw a driver off and cause uncontrollable accidents.

It’s hard to say which Maserati is the worst because they are all so bad. The Quattroporte is exceptional, though, in its flaws including a melting interior (to be fair it was the 2006 model that had a melting interior). They didn’t put that in the owner’s manual. Don’t park your Maserati in the sun; it might melt. The 2018 Quattroporte owners actually have a class-action lawsuit against Maserati as it is considered a “lemon.” Not only that it has been reported as being a very uncomfortable car to take on road trips. This is partly a result of the center console bulging out in the foot wells, forcing your legs together and toward the outer side of the car. Other notable issues are that it’s excessively noisy to drive and is prone to premature tire wear.

The Mercedes-Benz SLK Series made a big splash when it was reissued for the third-generation in 2012. Although it was popular for its stunning appearance and posh interior, the 2011 SLK 200 was not as inspiring to drive as the Audi TT. The steering is deficient in precision and feel, so it is not exciting to drive. In addition to a lackluster standard engine; a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower. It had issues with the transmission, suspension, timing chain, and camshaft sprocket. You’re better off buying a BMW Z4 or the Audi TT.

The Jaguar F-Type stunned the world when it first arrived in 2013. However, as time went on, some problems began to appear as they do on most vehicles as they get older. The F-type was no exception. The F-type convertible, in particular, had a cramped cabin and lacked sufficient truck space. The supercharged V-8 model has 542 horsepower which sounds great to read about, but this car is rear-wheel-drive and it will spin out faster than a beagle running on a tile floor. Jaguar did fix this issue when they introduced an all-wheel drive model. However, all-wheel drive created a new problem which is it eats through its tires in 25,000 miles.

When buying a used Challenger be aware. These cars are very inexpensive. A lot of Challenger drivers like to do burnouts and drive the car at its limit. Similar to the Mustang, watch out for any Challenger that has been modified or tuned. Challengers are known to have an annoying engine ticking noise and also some models are prone to let water enter the engine on a rainy day and ruin the engine. The most common issue is alternator failure. Perhaps most alarming is that Consumer Reports said the car didn’t finish its reliability test.

This is one of the biggest letdowns in sports car history. The BMW i8 looks really cool and costs supercar money, but is it fast? No, It has a three-cylinder turbocharged engine that’s paired with one electric motor. The Acura NSX is another hybrid supercar that has a turbocharged V-6 and three electric motors and it costs about the same as the i8, but even the Acura is considered a slow car compared to its rivals. The depreciation on the i8 is terrible because of its horrible performance as a sports car. You can buy an i8 now for less than half of the original asking price. The BMW i8 is a great daily driver and gets great fuel mileage, but who wants a $70,000 pretty Prius?

The Fisker Karma is a beautiful plug-in hybrid sedan. As far as styling goes, they nailed it, but when it came to build quality, they blew it. The Fisker Karma got a lot of hype and made some sales based on looks some Fisker owners may even love their car, but the numbers are very quirky: Base price $103,000, 2.0-liter turbo engine and two electric motors, 403 horsepower and 981 pound-feet of torque combined, fuel tank: 9 gallons, range: 180/189 miles, fuel economy 20/21 city/highway. Are you confused yet? The Karma’s exhaust port comes out right behind the front tire on the driver’s side, so if you have your window open exhaust fumes blow in your face. This was supposed to be a revolutionary new eco-friendly hybrid, but it’s not even efficient!

The Genesis Coupe was made to be a Mustang-killer. Hyundai brought in Lotus to tune the suspension for the Genesis Coupes. That being said, it is a very stiff ride. You can beat a Mustang in the corners, but every day on the real-world roads, your butt will not thank you. If you get the manual, it is a very unforgiving transmission and you will probably burn the clutch up pretty fast. The sunroofs and tail light leak water into the car and it pools on the floor. Another major issue is the timing chain skipping. These cars are cheap and attractive to young buyers, but they can be a money pit.