10 Used German Cars You Should Avoid and Why?

10Audi RS6 (C5)

This car is cheap to obtain, but that is not why it landed here. Its maintenance is why it is here. No matter how inexpensive you got it, the cost of maintenance will make it a nightmare for you to own one. The other reason it is not worth buying is that it is not reliable enough.

Do not buy this if your sole purpose of buying it is for its cost, since there are more cheap cars on the market; and why you are here and reading this article, then this RS6 will disappoint you big time!

9BMW M5 (E60)

Another least reliable one! The cost you will have to pay for this one is too high. Although the M5 offers good performance and efficiency, it is not worth your money.

The next feature is its SMG automated manual transmission. No matter how much the car will cost you, it will not be worth it if you need maintenance which is so expensive! It is one of the things which will make your decision on purchasing it as a used car hard.

8Mercedes-Benz CLC

This one's problem may be different from the above two. Engine system failures and the problem with the brake are its common drawbacks. For example, when you are driving from a long distance, it will give out a warning of low brake pressure and stop you in time. It will only happen for some reason.

Another thing that could be a problem is the transmission system. It may have this problem that when you have to shift gears, it may make your car harder to get into gear.

7Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

Another car with maintenance and reliability issues! In the case of this one, you will find yourself wasting a lot of money on maintenance. One of the common issues it gets is oil leaking causing it to be helpless and will not move at all.

The other problem that it faces is the failure issues with the transmission system that could make your car harder to drive.

6Audi TT (The Earliest Ones)

Back with another Audi! One thing you have to understand is that we aren't talking about Audi TT in general but its earliest version. The original TT is great and underappreciated but stay away from the early models at all costs.

The earliest ones were slippery and very unstable. The thing that is the problem here is; its maintenance. Though the TT will likely be a good car overall, it is not worth your money if you need maintenance which will be expensive.

5Porsche Cayenne GTS

This one is on our list due to its maintenance issues. The costly parts of this car are hard to find, and when they can be found, they are very expensive. The next headache is its drivetrain. The engine and transmission will at times give you a hard time. This car is not recommended to purchase.

4Audi Allroad (The Original)

The original version of this car has some questionable traits. At first, it's a patchy V6. It also has a torque converter, but that's not the biggest problem. The real problem lies with its driving dynamics. It has a sluggish engine, and it's a bit too slow.

You're better off going for one of the more exciting models from Audi. The air suspension shouldn't be something to even think about.

The only advantages of buying this car are its cost and design. Aside from this, it has a lot of drawbacks which make you think twice if you should buy it or not.

3Volkswagen CC

The engines are what landed this car on this list. The turbocharged engine is what makes this car on this list. Its price may seem very cheap, but note that you are purchasing an engine that will break down with an average of 30k.

At first, the price of the engine may seem okay to you, but it does not end there. The next problem is its transmission system which is also not good! It's hard to drive as it makes a lot of noise as you drive, and if you wanted to turn your wheels in corners, then it will make sounds like a rattlesnake hunting its prey.

2Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG

We are one car away from meeting the worst used German car to buy, and that car is the second worst is Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG. This car is a perfect example of why many cars don't age fine like a glass of wine. The CL65 may seem fine during its first few years, but after that, it becomes almost impossible to operate.

Your hands will be left with blisters as you try to operate the controls on this one. The car's maintenance is also a big problem. It will give you a lot of problems too starting from its engine to the transmission system which is not a good thing at all.

1Volkswagen Golf GT

Lastly, meet the worst used German car to avoid buying, Volkswagen Golf GT. This car is not only bad looking but also poorly designed. Its handling is very sketchy. This car is not recommended at all.

As a concerned buyer, you should be careful about this one. It has a lot of problems, and they are expensive to fix.