I’m a Mechanic: 7 Cars I Would Never Buy and Why They Aren’t Worth It
After years under the hood, you start to notice which cars cause the most headaches and which ones just aren’t worth your money. From expensive repairs to unreliable parts, here are seven cars I’d personally avoid (and the reasons you probably should too).
Fiat 500X
Fiat 500X ugh, I mean, every time one rolls into the shop, I kinda sigh. It’s got this timing chain thing that loves to self-destruct and the transmission sometimes acts possessed. Looks cute, but, I swear, more money goes into repairs than your monthly coffee budget. People pay around $29,000 for this circus? Wouldn’t touch it with a ten-foot
Nissan Juke
Oh man, the Nissan Juke. Honestly, it’s one of those SUVs I wish would stop existing. The CVT transmission here? Disaster waiting to happen. Engine issues, weird electronics you know, every time someone brings one in, I know they’ll leave less happy. Usually sells for $24,000 new, but like, you’ll probably pay that in repairs over five
Citroën C4 Picasso
So here’s a curveball, the Citroën C4 Picasso. Most folks think it’s great for families, and yeah, it’s roomy, but gearboxes and diesel filters love breaking it’s like a game they play with your patience. Not gonna lie, some days at the shop, we just don’t wanna work on these. Used ones run $22,000–$25,000 and, uh, you might still feel
Range Rover Evoque
Don’t get me started on the Range Rover Evoque, seriously. It looks fancy, drives nice, but man, engine and drivetrain issues pop up faster than your group chat notifications. Repair bills are wild sometimes, fixing it costs more than the down payment. $48,000 for new? I mean, you can lose twice that in
Jeep Renegade
The Jeep Renegade has this cool vibe, like, “I go hiking,” but all I see is electrical gremlins and stalling problems. You’d think it would at least be rugged, but, uhm, nope. Parts aren’t cheap, and so many come back again and again. People pay around $28k for these and, not gonna lie, they deserve better for that kinda money
BMW X1
This one hurts a bit, ’cause BMWs used to be bulletproof, right? The X1 though… engine problems, weird drivetrain errors, electronic stuff that’s just too sophisticated to fix without pulling your hair out. It sells for $42,000 and, yeah, sometimes owners come in asking why their luxury SUV acts like it’s got stage
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta the name sounds fun, but, man, transmissions (especially that Powershift thing) make me wanna take a vacation. People want cheap, reliable, but instead, this one just eats your savings with repair bills and stress snacks. Even at $17,000 new, you’re rolling the dice every time you drive out of the dealership
