No question about it for me - my late 80's Vanagon GL, named the Anti-Christ after but a few trips in it [and having seen "The Gods Must Be Crazy".] I bought it from an engineer, and he sure smiled a lot when he took my money. Interior and exterior were pretty good, but the AC, engine and just about every other mechanical piece on the car was subject to breaking or failing at any time, and did so with a frequency that I have never seen before or since on a car. I was never so happy about selling any other car, and the guy who bought it from me wondered if I knew the actual Blue Book value because I asked so little for it. I just smiled and took his money, though it was no enough to cover the repair bills from my time with it. We went from that to probably the all around best and most reliable car we ever owned, a factory demonstrator of the first year Mazda 929. 265K miles with few problems. My wife would buy another one in a minute. BillR
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 7:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New thread: Worst cars we have ever owned Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > This is not just for Mercedes. What is the worst car you have ever > owned? Worst car my parents owned was probably a '77 Buick Opel (rebadged izuzu). Would do about 60 wide open in 4th gear with the motor screaming. Also very prone to rust despite (or maybe because of) the aftermarket "rustproofing" they bought. Personally I've had pretty good luck. Worst was probably our '02 Dodge Caravan, it had persistent electrical issues that the dealer was unable to resolve for more than a few months at a time. I really liked almost everything else about it though. Allan -- 1983 300D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
