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Steer Clear: 10 Cars That Will Likely Break Down After 100K Miles

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What are the least reliable cars?

If you’re looking to buy a reliable vehicle, the old saying “forewarned is forearmed” takes on a slightly new significance, especially in today’s economic climate, when car costs have continued to skyrocket amidst substantial inflation. Given this economic situation, it’s more important than ever to proceed with caution before making a significant investment in a new car.

To gain some valuable insights on the matter, we’ve talked with some experts who are familiar with the ins and outs of car repairs and maintenance. According to their extensive experience, certain vehicle models tend to exhibit a higher susceptibility to demanding breakdowns and repairs, particularly after they surpass the milestone of 100,000 miles.

Leveraging their expertise, we’ve rounded up the least reliable cars on the market. If durability is a top priority for you, they will warrant a second thought. Check this out!

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  1. Common theme here is automatic transmissions of any form are garbage. It is a constant weak spot for many brands and models. For years. I don’t know why people insist on buying automatics and putting up with expensive repairs, down time and short vehicle life. It’s time to go back to manual transmissions. People need to be a little less lazy. But if you absolutely insist to have your $tarbucks$ beverage or text, then an automatic provides a little easier (but not safer) way to multitask while driving. But the definition of insanity is repeating something over and over expecting a different result. The news here is continue to expect problems and large repair costs for choosing an automatic transmission. And don’t get me started on EV’s that don’t have transmissions. That’s another foolish choice.

    1. I have a Chevy Silverado 4.8L. It recently passed 300,000 miles. I am the third owner, and have driven the vehicle for 9 years. At $3000 , I would say that is a bargain. I have had to replace a carrier bearing in the rear end, but so far the trans is going strong. also I don’t baby my vehicles. I drive them like I did when I auto crossed my 83 VW GTI. the fuel injection in it died at 240,000. After 14 years I was really tired of the car and sold it for parts. The correct feeler gauge would still snag on the lifters. It had mechanical lifters and with regular oil changes , the valve train never needed adjusting in all that time and hard use. As to the silverado, I use mobil 1 and change the oil once a year. with the mileage on the truck it leaks several quarts between oil changes , so it is still going strong. European car makers just don.t build very good auto trans. The TH 400 in my 69 firebird was street and stripped modified and stood up to 650 HP.

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