You don’t need us to tell you that buying a car is a huge investment. At first, your main concern may be related to the down payment or securing an auto loan from your bank. However, you also need to think about the long-term financial implications, such as routine maintenance, part repairs, and depreciation. If you’re looking to buy a car for the long haul, there are certain models that simply won’t make it to 100,000 miles. In a new TikTok video, car expert Zach Trahan reveals the top five cars you shouldn’t trust. “It’s going to be a mistake,” he warns.
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1. Range Rover
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Only drive a Range Rover if you intend on ditching it before 50,000 miles.
“I honestly wouldn’t trust any of these past 50,000 miles, let alone 100,000 miles,” Trahan told followers. “If the motor is not already low on compression, you probably have 30,000 oil leaks and coolant leaks.”
According to Autotrader, Range Rovers are known for being “complicated, costly vehicles with very expensive parts.” Models older than the 2012 versions shouldn’t be trusted, and the 2014 models have been flagged for electrical issues. In other words, “do your homework before buying one,” warned the online car seller.
Trahan’s advice? “Just avoid them.”
2. Kia Optima
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The Kia Optima also has a bad reputation when it comes to electrical maintenance.
“I would be surprised if the motor is still running before 100,000 miles, let alone after 100,000 miles,” said Trahan. “And that’s if you didn’t have electrical issues yet.”
Electrical issues are common with Kia vehicles, per New Jersey-based dealership Manahawkin Kia. Some challenges you may run into include battery problems, a faulty alternator, starter motor malfunctions, faulty wiring and connections, blown fuses, and issues with the electronic control module, which is hooked up to the transmission and emission controls.
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3. Jeep Compass
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“If I had a quarter for every time someone told me a story about how bad these cars were, I would have at least $10,” quipped Trahan. “This is just a complete horror story of a vehicle, and I am not trusting it past 100,000 miles.”
Starting issues, water leaks, noisy brakes, overheating transmissions, and suspension system failure are some of the most common problems that arise with Jeep Compasses, according to CarParts.com.
4. Maserati
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“You’ve got to be one special person to buy a Maserati after 10,000 miles,” joked Trahan.
He said the vehicles, especially the Ghibli model, are “horrible” at 10,000 miles, so a lifetime of 100,000 miles is a stretch. As a luxury car, maintenance and part repairs are also going to cost you a pretty penny.
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5. Dodge Journey
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For those looking at the Dodge Journey, Trahan has four words: “Just don’t buy it.”
“I’m telling you, the only journey you’re going to be taking after 100,000 miles in these is a journey to the mechanic shop,” he warned.
Motor Axle notes that lack of reliability, general transmission failures, engine trouble, and electrical issues are common pain points with the Dodge Journey. Some models are worse than others, including those made between 2009 and 2012.
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