Readers responded to a recent call for disappointing cars, naming models such as the new Ford Ranger, Dodge Dart, 2009 VW Jetta TDI, Volvo 740 wagon, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and the 1985 Buick Century.
Commenter Greg Lemon said the new Ford Ranger feels like a scaled-down F-150 rather than a modernized compact truck, and commenter Joe Stricker called the last Dodge Dart unreliable. Commenter BuddyS criticized the 2009 VW Jetta TDI for repeated electrical issues and said dieselgate undermined trust in Volkswagen.
Commenter Stevej1461 recounted safety and mechanical failures on a 1990 Volvo 740 wagon and high warranty repair costs. Commenter Giantsgiants objected to the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross name on a crossover, while other readers also mentioned the 1985 Buick Century.
Submissions spanned eras and brands, with recurring themes of reliability, unexpected size and disappointing branding appearing in entries such as the Ford Ranger and VW Jetta TDI.
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