Written on: 04-06-2015 06:45am Title: New 2015 Cars You Shouldn't Buy or Consider
According to
Forbes, this is the list of cars you should avoid if you are planning to buy a new one these coming days. This list is based on the latest results obtained by J.D. Power surveys respect to initial quality, long-term reliability, performance, and design. Also, rankings for resale value depreciation obtained by experts at ALG and the list of vehicles with low scores in terms of performance and overall value reviewed by Consumer Reports.
Probably, buying a new car is one of those purchases that we all want to do at least once in life. If this is your case, let the experts help you to make the right choice by discarding the cars which have not a very good reputation.
Smart ForTwo
New 2016 Smart ForTwo at New York Auto Show - photo credit: NY Daily News
Pros:

decent fuel economy

reasonably affordable
Cons:

premium-grade fuel needed

below average depreciation

among lowest-scoring cars in CR

too tiny

herky-jerky transmission

under-powered engine

dumb car
Scion IQ
Pros:

good solo-driving car

capacity for up to 3 adults and one kid
Cons:

oddly aligned seating

below average ratings for residual value, initial quality, performance, and reliability

rear seat is awful

cabin is loud

lame acceleration
Nissan Titan
Cons:

outdated design

outclassed by Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge and Toyota trucks

rated below average in residual value and performance

among worst value trucks in Consumer Reports surveys
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Nissan Armada
Pros:

roomy

good towing capacities
Cons:

heavy handling

low marks for initial quality and reliability

among the lowest overall scores from Consumer Reports

bad fuel economy

poor reliability

high ownership costs
Mitsubishi Mirage
Pros:

affordable transportation
Cons:

Widely criticized

slow acceleration

below average marks for performance

among lowest scoring models in Consumer Reports
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Mitsubishi iMiev
Pros:

about 62 miles per charge

one of the most affordable EVs on the market
Cons:

small and oddly designed

low ratings for residual value

low overall performance scores

significant price
drop
Lincoln MKT
Cons:

it’s been a while without a major update

below-average scores for initial quality and reliability

below-average marks for depreciation
Lincoln MKS
Cons:

it’s been a while without a major update

below-average performance ratings

below-average residual value ranking

one of the worst values among new cars on Consumer Reports

distracting multimedia operating system
Jeep Wrangler
Pros:

great resale value
Cons:

limited passenger comfort

poor ride and handling abilities

excessive wind noise at high speeds

among the lowest scoring models in Consumer Reports tests

the Unlimited model is part of the worst values list

low marks in initial quality, performance, and reliability
Jeep Patriot
Pros:

compliant ride

simple controls
Cons:

low marks in performance and reliability

below-average residual value ratings
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Jeep Compass
Pros:

Recent cosmetic updates

modest off-roading ratings
Cons:

weak engine

dull and sluggish

outclassed by the competition

small cabin, cheaply trimmed

low ratings in initial quality, performance, and reliability

below-average resale value rating
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Fiat 500L
Pros:

coupe and convertible alternatives

small and fun urban transportation
Cons:

low marks in initial quality and performance

below-average resale value rating

No ratings yet about long-term reliability
Dodge Journey
Pros:

seven-passenger crossover SUV
Cons:

outdated design

low power on its base model

below-average reliability

lack of agility and a transmission

low scores in reliability and performance

below-average resale value rating
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Cadillac XTS
Pros:

Pleasant to drive
Cons:

falls short in today’s luxury-car market

among the industry’s worst values

competition offers more for less

low marks for initial quality and performance

below-average resale value ratings
BMW 7 Series
Cons:

have lost its edge in recent years

languid styling

it doesn't feel as sporty as it used to in previous years

expensive and not very efficient gas-electric hybrid model

ponderous vehicle with ungainly handling

part of the lowest-scoring cars

listed in the worst overall values and most expensive operating costs in its class

rock-bottom resale value

below average performance
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