From Jalopnik · Collin Woodard · · 1m 10s
Risky Car Purchases Turned Reliable
Readers share surprising car reliability stories from risky buys.
In brief
Readers share surprising car reliability stories from risky buys. Readers report unexpected reliability of used cars despite initial concerns. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Reader Stories
Readers share surprising car reliability stories from risky buys.
Ducati Monster
Owner bought 2006 Ducati Monster with over 20,000 miles and no pre-purchase inspection.
Porsche Panamera
2014 Panamera 4 has been 100% rock-solid with only routine maintenance.
Alfa Romeo Milano
87 Alfa Romeo Milano driven daily for 7 years with minimal issues.
Subaru WRX
2011 WRX survived 170k+ miles through the ring land fiasco.
Dodge Durango
2017 Dodge Durango R/T with 203k miles and no major issues.
Fiat 500
2013 Fiat 500 Pop sold with 87k miles and minimal problems.
Maserati Quattroporte
2015 Maserati Quattroporte lasted 7 years with 100k miles.
Volkswagen GTI
2016 GTI performed reliably after daily driving a 944.
Porsche Boxster
2000 Porsche Boxster lasted 11 years with minimal repairs.
Fiat 124
1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider owned for 20 years with no major issues.
BMW M3
2019 BMW e46 M3 performed flawlessly as a drift car.
The essence
Readers report unexpected reliability of used cars despite initial concerns.
