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[Shanus]

We had this new car for 8 months and just traded it in. There was one issue after another and the car was at the dealer more than in my garage. 

It had electronic, mechanical shut downs and didn't "recognize me" as the driver which changes my seat settings, mirrors, radio preferences and never bluetoothed to my hearing aids to make a call or answer one. They assured us before the purchase that once the car was properly set up, the hearing aids would not be an issue.

The GPS took us the long way around every time we used it, too. I did not have GPS in my previous car and that was a mian selling point for me.I was using Google Maps with my phone plugged in.

After many negotiations, we traded it in. The dealership owns many other car choices and they made us a great deal.

Anyone else purchase a car that was a pain from day one?

[Boomernichols]

@Shanus I owned a car that should have been YELLOW in color.   The muffler fell off when I went over a railroad track, the gear shift column came up out of the base, the lights all went out on my way down a highway one night.   My lemon was actually a Chevrolet Monza that I got after graduation that was brand new......

[AuntG]

Boy, you really had bad luck @Shanus ! I've always driven GM products, some used, and more recently, some new. Never experienced big issues with Pontiac, Chevy or Buick in over 40 years. Have yet to buy a Cadillac😁

[Glitter51]

Yes!!! I have a 2011 Mercedes SUV that is a piece of ******!!! Just constantly one thing after another.  I can't count the number of times that I've had it towed to a dealership for repairs.  The last time, it tore up on the way home from the dealership. Every tow guy that came to pick it up said that Mercedes was in the top 3 of crappy vehicles that they've towed in. I wouldn't own another one if they gave it to me!! And don't get me started on their customer support !!! Horrendous. The only reason I still have it is bc it's paid for. 

[Desertdi]

@Shanus    YES!!!     I had a brand new car...and the rear differential (the rear end of the drive shaft) DROPPED OUT while I was driving the car.   Luckily, I was on a city street and NOT the freeway.    I was told that the "weld had broken loose".....and the manufacturer replaced it (took 3 weeks),    I never felt safe in that car again, and I traded it as soon as the new year model came on the market.    di

[skatting44]

 Yea, I had a lemon of a car  around 1981 . It was so stressful  .Traded it in  after having transmission problems .  Took a loss . Never bought that brand of car since .

[Group 5 minus 1]

We are Subaru junkies. It gets us up the driveway in the winter. We would NEVER want a car w/all the electronic junk. Over the years we have had more than 10 subs. Hubbs says the old ones are the best!

Inexpensive and built to stay that way.

The driveway thing: we also own a 1973 Jeep and a 1951 Ford tractor (Jubilee).

[LindaSal]

Wow @Shanus , sorry for this issue.  IMO there is nothing more stressful than car trouble.  My mechanic is nervous when I stop in or call as he knows it literally gives me a

meltdown.   That being said, my daughter had a Chevy Equinox a couple years ago that was an absolute nightmare.   I hate to say any particular brand is bad, I think sometimes it's a particular year or model.  Either way it does make one hesitate to buy that brand again.

We are the type of people that keep our cars forever.  Right now I drive a 2006 Nissan and DH drives a 2004 Ford Explorer, LOL!   People think we're nuts but we sure do get our moneys worth out of our vehicles and we also take good care of them.   One time one of my husbands peers told him he knows how he retired so young, because he drives the same car forever!   Best of luck with your new vehicle.

[sann]

I've always purchased Nissan.....thankfully no lemons.....

[Pecan Sandie]

I hate to read or hear about car troubles because any car issue puts me into a state of high anxiety, even when it is something really minor like the low pressure tire alert. My family has has Subaru Outbacks and Foresters since 1998 with nothing other than routine maintenance - until a 2018 Outback that blew an engine gasket requiring +$3000 in repairs. It was out of the warranty. Stress!!

Different family members have had a Honda, a Mazda, and a Toyota Rav. We've been lucky since they too only required routine maintenance.  I am going to the next big auto show in our area late March to check out all the new models to replace my Forester because I'm now pushing past 125,000 miles. Even tho the Outback was a big expense, I'll look at the Subaru lineup along with all the other manufacturers in that range. Every few weeks there's news reports concerning auto recalls. Models across most manufacturers have not been spared. It is a sign of the times that points to the universal cr_'p shoot we statistically face with many transactions, not just vehicles. I hope none of you who have faced the past stressful problems encounter them with your next vehicle. Me neither! It's almost like ennie, meanie, miney... Well, maybe not quite since I'll do my research but still, there's always that chance I too could get a lemon in the garage.

@Shanus what model Subaru did you have? I hope your new vehicle is without hassles. You deserve peace after your ordeal.