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Mini Cooper S convertible
I haven't owned a 'bad' car, but have not really owned that many.
I have driven quite a few 'dogs' in my time though.
1969 Holden Kingswood with 3 speed non-synchro gearbox. No power, no handling, no stopping. But, if you knew how to drive it then it wasn't a hassle.
BUT!!! The absolute worst car I have ever driven.....is a brand new Mini Cooper S convertible. My sister-in-law's car. This car is dangerous. You absolutey can not use the accelerator in a corner, it skips off the road. You can not brake into a corner, one brakes are applied, steering stops. The gearbox is attrocious too. Very little positive can be said about this car, an absolute DOG.
In order of ownership I've had:
1. Holden FC panel van, paid $50 for it. Lovely old car, basic to say the least.
2. Holden HQ Kingswood sedan, paid $900. Tricked up a few things here and there, lasted long enough considering the way I treated it.
3. Chrysler VK Charger 360 Pursuit (E57), paid $4000. Totally awesome. I wrecked it. Wish I still had it.
4. Toyota Corolla 1989, paid $14,500. Bulletproof. My daily driver and abused car for 18 years! Still going strong when I sold it to the kid up the street, who wrecked it.
5. Alfa Romea GTV 2003. Beautiful car to look at, beautiful car to drive. I still have this one. It's a pain in the bum and the wallet to own, but it's lovely. You drive it on a nice road, you can't wipe the smile off your face.
6. Nissan X-Trail 2005. Still have this one too, and will keep it for a while yet. 180,000 kms so far and it still feels like new.
The Alfa is probably about to be pensioned off soon, as my wife has her eyes on a 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport.
Cheers,
Jason.
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