Certain vehicles are notoriously a bad buy. There are things you need to look for and avoid. There are also vehicles which have a history and track record of poor performance, some of the cars listed may surprise you! Getting ready to purchase a used car? We are going to cover a few things to avoid before purchasing and also vehicles to stay away from. As with anything you purchase, experiences with likes and dislikes vary. But the cars listed within this article have a history of bad performance. The study which was done by Consumer Reports reviewed vehicles from 1999 to 2008 and rated the vehicles on performance and dependability. First things first, when purchasing a vehicle which isnt new, common sense has to come into play. If you hear funny sounds coming from the engine, maybe this might not be the auto for you. I know it sounds obvious but people are taking for fools every day at dealer lots throughout the United States. Do not be fooled by looks, a vehicle may look great on the outside but the engine is what matters most.
Sometimes people fall in love with the exterior and interiors of a vehicle and completely ignore the meat and potatoes of the auto which is the engine. As a kid I fell for that by purchasing a sporty suped up Z-24 (better known as a Chevy Cavalier), it looked great. The paint was perfect, nice rims and wheels, spoiler kit and awesome stereo system plus a nice interior with a custom steering wheel. I had to have this car, I was a teenager with limited cash and this car had what I wanted; great looks and it was priced right! I ended up paying for a lot for mechanical work, including a new engine . It was a horrible experience, on the other hand I owned an old Monte Carlo which ran great but was brown and rusting. I remember always driving alone cause the car was so ugly my friends rather walk to school then catch a ride with me. Luckily you can find a vehicle in-between my Z-24 and my old Monte Carlo, good looks and a great engine. Stay away from vehicles with salvage titles, if the insurance company decided it was not worth fixing then you should not find the vehicle worth buying. We are sharing their findings with you and you should due further research when deciding on which vehicle to purchase. Remember doing further research is always encouraged.
The 10.3 inch digital instrument cluster seems high-end and gives all the necessary information you might need in a clear and crisp manner without being distracting. We especially loved the 8鈥?touchscreen for the infotainment system and it is one of the most intuitive and responsive systems we have seen. Everything is easy to manage and it is set up just right making it easy to operate. The ride comfort is pretty good with plenty of head and legroom both in the front and in the back. The one area that could have been better was in the storage space. This is a slightly larger car than its predecessor but the trunk space has gone down. There are also fewer storage cubbies. Having said that, whatever is available is more than adequate for most practical applications. If you are looking for one of the best interiors in this segment then the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta wins hands down. You and your family can travel in great style.
What is it like to drive? This is the avenue where we had the biggest complaints with the Jetta鈥檚 of the past. Thankfully, Volkswagen has paid attention to the needs of their customers and have fitted this car with a punchy engine. The 1.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine is turbocharged and feels a lot more refined than the previous generation Jetta鈥檚. Some might feel that 1.4 liter is too little for a car this size but this engine is quite powerful and responsive thanks to some clever engineering on the part of Volkswagen. Put your foot down on the throttle and the engine responds with an immediacy that you would normally not associate with an engine of this size. It is also quite great at short bursts of acceleration as it can reach its maximum torque of 184 lb-ft at just 1400 RPM. This makes it a very lively car and easy to drive around in heavy traffic and for overtaking. The top-end performance does take a hit but you will barely notice it until you are pushing the car really hard. The steering is another area that has improved a lot.
