Buyers Want Out of Their Ownership of These Cars
It’s safe to say that not everything is always as it seems when it comes to cars. While some models may look fantastic on the outside, you never really know how they drive until you are behind the wheel yourself. In fact, you’d be surprised to know just how often owners end up disappointed with a vehicle after taking it for only a single spin. Let’s take a closer look at cars that look great on paper, but owners actually want out.
Jeep Wrangler
Even though the Jeep Wrangler may look like the perfect off-road adventure vehicle, it is actually pretty plain and, for lack of a better word, bare. In fact, it doesn’t have nearly as good off-road capability as buyers expect, leading to considerable disappointment.
Tesla Model X
For many people, Tesla is the car manufacturer of the future. With falcon-wing doors and a shiny exterior, onlookers are often impressed by what they see. In reality, though, the doors operate painfully slow, making it a mission to simply get in and out of the car.
Maserati Ghibli
Considering the fact that the Ghibli features a six-figure price tag, it simply doesn’t sit well with us that the car basically uses the exact same parts as Chrysler. With plastic buttons and cheap-feeling interior details, this car just doesn’t have the luxurious feel that you would expect from such a brand.
BMW X6
The BMW X6 is the perfect example of style over substance. The car features a rather confusing coupe SUV design, but excels at being neither. It simply isn’t practical. With hardly any headspace in the car, massive blind spots, and an uncomfortable interior, the X6 leaves a lot to be desired.
Nissan Juke
The Nissan Juke has a very distinctive look to it. While most people seem to dislike it, the few who do like the styling aren’t thrilled about the performance. With cramped rear seats, tiny cargo space, and an undeniably harsh ride, the Juke simply doesn’t excel in any department.
Toyota C-HR
The Toyota C-HR was initially marketed to young and active people. However, considering the fact that the cargo space is so limited, very few buyers of this description actually walked away happy with their purchase. The car may look great from the outside, but it’s actually just impractical.
Mitsubishi Mirage
This car was initially advertised as budget-friendly when, in reality, it’s actually just cheaply made. Many buyers complain about the fact that you can feel the engine vibrating when driving, making the car feel as though it’s about to fall apart.
Fiat 500L
People usually love or hate the look of the traditional Fiat 500. The 500L, however, falls heavily on the latter side. While it may look big from the outside, the interior is impractically small and uncomfortable. Buyers also frequently complain about reliability issues.
Lancia Gamma
The Lancia Gamma undoubtedly had some great characteristics. Unfortunately, it also featured an underpowered engine that left buyers wanting more.
Chevrolet Spark
The Spark has to be one of Chevrolet’s most well-known vehicles. With that being said, it’s actually pretty disappointing. The car is overly light, struggles to maintain modest speeds, and offers a choppy ride that becomes increasingly noticeable on longer drives.
Mini Cooper S
There was once a time when everybody wanted to own and drive a Mini Cooper. Sure, the car looks fantastic. In reality, however, the car struggles massively with electrical problems, ranging from power steering failures to timing chain failures. More so, the car calls for premium fuel, only adding to the already high price tag.
Hummer H2
The Hummer H2 offers a military-style vehicle, without any actual military-like capabilities. Even though it looks massive on the exterior, the interior is surprisingly cramped. The fuel economy is also pretty shocking, meaning that you’ll end up spending a small fortune at your local gas station if you choose to drive the H2.
Ford EcoSport
Despite its misleading name, the Ford EcoSport is neither environmentally conscious nor sporty. The fuel economy is rather dismal, and the actual performance of the car leaves a lot to be desired.
Dodge Dart
Although the Dodge Dart isn’t a terrible car, it is entirely forgettable. One of its major issues is the transmission, which owners are often plagued with. The interior also leaves a lot to be desired in terms of both comfort and aesthetics.
Cadillac ATS
The Cadillac ATS is another expensive sports car that chose aesthetics over practicality. With incredibly cramped back seats and next-to-no cargo space, the ATS simply wasn’t designed for everyday driving. Add in a few electrical issues, and you have yourself a disappointing sports car that warrants a much more realistic price tag.
Land Rover Discovery
The Land Rover Discovery is essentially an overpriced SUV that looks great on paper but offers nothing special on the roads.
Chrysler 200
The Chrysler 200 featured a lackluster design that left owners wanting more. In fact, the CEO of the company himself even admitted that the car was ‘uncompetitive’ when compared to other models.
Scion TC
Despite its sporty appearance, the Scion TC delivered an economy car performance that left many buyers disappointed. Made using cheap materials that aged poorly, the interior simply didn’t meet the standards of drivers. The actual design of the car was also impractical, featuring heavy doors that required additional space for parking to open fully.
Smart Fortwo
The main appeal of Smart cars is practicality. However, the Fortwo seemed to miss the memo. Simply put, the car was too light and small for highway driving. Moreover, the automated manual transmission resulted in a jerky ride that could cause passengers to experience whiplash.
Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai tried desperately to be innovative with the Veloster. Unfortunately, their efforts fell short, as the car simply ended up being impractical and inconvenient. With a three-door design, buyers were left disappointed with its overall performance.
Lincoln MKZ
To many buyers, the performance of the Lincoln MKZ simply didn’t justify the hefty price tag. In fact, aside from its aggressive styling, we wouldn’t blame you if you confused the MKZ for a fancy Ford Focus.
Infiniti QX50
While the Infiniti QX50 advertised a whole bunch of impressive-sounding new features, it fell short in the real world. With an over-complicated dual-screen infotainment system and a finicky transmission, buyers were left bitterly disappointed with their purchase.
Buick Cascada
The Buick Cascada weighs more than some midsize SUVs, without actually offering the same convenience or practicality. With an overcomplicated infotainment system and backseats that could only fit a very small toddler, the Cascada simply missed the mark in terms of everyday driving needs.
Bristol 412
Although the Bristol 412 looked great, buyers quickly noticed that the car was built using an odd combination of parts, making it difficult to find replacements if there was ever an issue.
Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat features a cheap, hard plastic interior that seemed to fit the bill of an economy car. Despite the advertising, the car was rather heavy on fuel, which caught a lot of buyers off guard.
Lexus CT 200h
Many buyers compare the Lexus CT 200h to a Prius wearing a fancy disguise. Needless to say, this car simply wasn’t worth the hefty price tag, as it delivered a harsh ride and a number of inconveniences. From cramped rear seats to limited cargo space, the 200h left plenty to be desired.
Land Rover Series 1
Although the Land Rover Series 1 may be the grandfather of off-road vehicles, it is only that. This car is about as suited to road driving as a fish is to walking. It’s incredibly heavy on fuel and, more than anything, offers a rough ride that will leave your bones rattling.
Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Beetle is arguably one of the most iconic cars in the world. With that being said, many owners actually end up disappointed with their purchase. Let’s just say that the Beetle was originally designed in the 1930s and has remained largely unchanged. It simply doesn’t match the requirements of a modern-day vehicle.
MGB
The MGB is a car with such a great reputation that many drivers keep a blind eye to its numerous issues. Even though it offers a solid performance, there is no denying the various inconveniences brought on by its design, including a sweaty cockpit, heavy steering, and a leaky hood.
Buick Riviera
The Buick Riviera was designed to be a sort of ‘American Ferrari’. However, it was actually just an enormous hard-top coupe, not a sports car. A few of the more pressing issues that buyers encountered included vague steering and brakes, which led to a somewhat nerve-wracking drive.
Alfa Romeo Alfasud
For a period of time, the Alfa Romeo Alfasud was one of the most highly sought-after small cars on the planet. However, after actually buying it, buyers started to notice a few design flaws, including a lack of power and poor handling abilities.
Delorean
We all know about the DeLorean. This iconic movie car may have looked futuristic, but buyers quickly realized that it wasn’t at all practical.
Ford Sierra
Even though the Ford Sierra looked great, it was actually just a well-disguised old-fashioned vehicle. With rear-wheel drive and a Cortino-style Pinto engine, the product didn’t quite match the hefty price tag.
Cadillac Allante
The Cadillac Allante was, as they advertised, a product of the longest production line in the world. As you can imagine, this made the car rather expensive. However, in terms of performance, it really was nothing special.
Daihatsu Fourtrak
The Daihatsu Fourtrak was adequate in every way. In other words, it was nothing special, but it got the job done. However, considering the price tag, buyers expected much more from such an expensive vehicle.
