My Car Worth » worst http://mycarworth.com.au Car Valuations, Car values, Free Car valuations Australia Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:04:44 +0000 en hourly 1 Worst of the Worst: AOL Autos rolls out its own list http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/12/worst-of-the-worst-aol-autos-rolls-out-its-own-list/ http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/12/worst-of-the-worst-aol-autos-rolls-out-its-own-list/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:21:26 +0000 Rocky http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/12/worst-of-the-worst-aol-autos-rolls-out-its-own-list/ Filed under: ,

In the interest of full disclosure, that’s my byline on AOL Autos’ list of the worst cars from 50 automakers. Yes, it’s not the only such list we’ve seen recently, and you are of course strongly encouraged to let me have it in the comments. Anyone who calls out 50 different automotive brands for their worst FAIL moments had better have thick skin, which I do.

I also have a sense of humor – and not for a minute do I or anyone else at our sister site that weighed in on the list think it is as definitive as it is funny. If you’ve been around the classic car hobby for a while, you come to realize that there is a charm to be had in even the worst cars. Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s meant witnessing the Dark Ages of the auto industry firsthand, the era from which many of these vehicles hail. While these cars were not a lot of fun to own back then, today we can look back and laugh at them, the automotive equivalent of polyester jumpsuits and acid wash jeans.

There are undoubtedly many more vehicles that could be added to the list, so feel free to join in the discussion after viewing the list here.

Worst of the Worst: AOL Autos rolls out its own list originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/12/worst-of-the-worst-aol-autos-rolls-out-its-own-list/feed/ 0 Inside Line attempts to name 100 Worst Cars of All Time http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/12/inside-line-attempts-to-name-100-worst-cars-of-all-time/ http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/12/inside-line-attempts-to-name-100-worst-cars-of-all-time/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:19:30 +0000 Rocky http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/12/inside-line-attempts-to-name-100-worst-cars-of-all-time/ Filed under: , ,

Inside Line is at it again, this time with a list of the 100 worst cars ever made. While we were pretty pleased with the website’s choices for its 100 best earlier this year, this one is somewhat less satisfying, which is to be expected.

Calling out the bad eggs is indeed trickier and more fraught with potential missteps than merely committing sins of omission. So yes, we’ve got our beef with a few of the cars listed. The General Motors EV1 at #92? That’s like calling out Gottleib Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach for not building a flying car. The Porsche 914 at #45? Hardly. If you want to pick on a Porsche, why not the 924? Speaking of which, putting the BMW Isetta on the list (#3) is like bullying a kindergartener. And don’t even get us started on the inclusion of the Ariel Atom, at #94 or any other number.

Despite our quibbling, the list is a lot of fun – and sure to bring back “fond” memories for those who’ve had the misfortune of owning Iron Duke-powered GM products or tried to convince others that a Renault Fuego qualifies as a sports car. After devouring all 100 entries, we can say with certainty that there are far more “worthy” of inclusion here, and encourage you to name names in the comments.

And before anyone gets upset that our lede photo spills the beans on the “winner,” ask yourself, is there any other vehicle that could possibly top such a list?

Inside Line attempts to name 100 Worst Cars of All Time originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/12/inside-line-attempts-to-name-100-worst-cars-of-all-time/feed/ 0 What, not your town? D.C. has worst drivers http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/09/what-not-your-town-d-c-has-worst-drivers/ http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/09/what-not-your-town-d-c-has-worst-drivers/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:15:44 +0000 Rocky http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/09/what-not-your-town-d-c-has-worst-drivers/ Washington D.C. residents have a 107.3 percent greater chance of crashing their cars than the average U.S. driver.According to a recent report issued by Allstate Insurance Co., Washington, D.C. can lay claim to having the worst — or at least the most accident-prone.



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]]> http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/09/what-not-your-town-d-c-has-worst-drivers/feed/ 0 The best, and worst, states to own a car http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/07/the-best-and-worst-states-to-own-a-car/ http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/07/the-best-and-worst-states-to-own-a-car/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:17:28 +0000 Rocky http://mycarworth.com.au/2011/07/the-best-and-worst-states-to-own-a-car/ Hawaii is the most expensive place to own a car, not just because gasoline prices are the highest in the country. Insurance, financing and depreciation also take a big bite. Average 5-year cost is ,163. If you bought a car in Alaska or Hawaii you’d probably expect it to cost more than if you bought it in, say, Michigan or Ohio, because of the extra freight costs involved.



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