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Best overall has been the Mercedes. Claims that "1990s-current" Mercedes cars are junk are HIGHLY overstated. They're fine. Only problem I had was the auto-dimming rear view mirror didn't auto-dim (fixed under warranty a week after I got it) and a crank position sensor went bad - also fixed under warranty.

Absolute worst was my second car - a 1978 Pontiac "Formula" Firebird. All looks, no power. POS 305 cid engine which is good only for a boat anchor, not for any kind of performance build-up or tuning. Handled like a greased pig on a frozen linoleum floor. Terrible on gas. T-tops leaked like crazy. Rusted way too easily (1970s American garbage). Transmission failed too. Twice. I wasn't disappointed to see that one go to the big crusher in the sky.

I suppose my 951 might get a nomination here too. Not too many cars I've had have spontaneously burst into flames while I was driving them. It was a money pit in the worst way too. I doubt I'll ever get another one. A Porsche, sure. A 951? No way.
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