It is near-impossible to gauze consumers' wishes correctly; however, one can always get a hint. Judging by the same, here is our calculated guess about the American cars that will be worth nothing on the used market in 5 years.
The car industry and market have vastly changed over the years. The once-famous American car brands such as Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Lincoln, etc are now being dominated by European car companies. Many models of the aforementioned companies depreciated and that invoked the companies to create completely new and better models. Extrapolating from the story so far, we can try to predict that similar to those bygone legends, these American cars will be worth nothing in 5 years.
8 Lincoln MKZ
Probably the most prominent limitation of the Lincoln MKZ is that it is not a driver's car. In comparison to other performance-oriented sedans, it lags in the sporty quotient. Moreover, the hybrid models appear to be average performers, and there are a few other luxury hybrid sedans that could leave it miles behind in terms of sheer speed.
Lincoln MKZ lags apropos the luxe interiors factor. It has plastic components that certainly hold it back from flaunting plush looks. The standard xenon highlights employed by it could also be improved upon by the best LED headlights for optimum illumination.
7 Buick Enclave
First things first, the Buick Enclave barely attracts anyone with its looks. Over the years, it has got a long list of complaints lodged against it that has left its reputation in tatters. The major issues that are reckoned with this model are stretched timing chain and check engine light.
Now, this is the funny part, though the Buick Enclave is categorized as an SUV, the usual off-roading capabilities that you associate with an SUV are missing. It also doesn’t go easy on your wallet; its price range starts over $40, 000 and fuel economy is shockingly low.
6 Cadillac SRX
The Cadillac SRX comes with a hefty price tag to justify its luxe and comfort features. Moreover, it provides average gas mileage and may get expensive for people who commute large distances regularly.
A serious problem reported by many owners is the issue with the Cadillac SRX headlights. According to multiple reports, the weather seals surrounding the headlight tend to prematurely erode. This erosion allows moisture to seep in the headlight casing, which results in dimming or burn out of the headlight bulb. Car owners either have to bear the risk of accidents, stop using their vehicles after dark or fix it using money from their pocket. The company has been less enthusiastic about dealing with this issue, to say the least.
5 Chrysler 200
According to CarComplaints.com, the 2015 Chrysler 200 has garnered the most complaints, especially engine problems. Its engine tends to stall or shut off while driving, making it a risky venture for all the commuters boarding it. Some drivers have also reported that the I-4 engine in this car turns noisy on the application of steep acceleration.
There are complaints aplenty against the Chrysler 200 transmission system too. As a result of these constant complaints, sales figures took a hit and plummeted by as many as 65%. And, that ultimately resulted in Chrysler called off the production in 2016.
4 Ford Taurus
The Tauras in sync with its name appears pretty basic in terms of style and lags the swag factor. Plus irritatingly it lacks some premium features, such as a 360-degree parking camera, automatic braking, adaptive xenon headlights, and wireless smartphone charging that consumers nowadays take for granted.
Ford Taurus falls behind its competitors in terms of seating space. The outward visibility is far from optimum. And, the handling is a bit sloppy, especially on curvy roads. Also, Ford is not renowned as a used-car brand; check the 10 reasons why you shouldn't buy a used Ford.
3 Cadillac ATS
Drivers have frequently complained about the Cadillac ATS being throaty and producing irritating loud noises. Furthermore, commuters have also reported bumpy rides. It also lacks space seriously, and you would feel the pinch in terms of both cargo space and legroom, especially in the backseat.
The Cadillac ATS has overstated interiors, suitable only for teenagers still stuck to video games. Moreover, it doesn't have an edge in terms of looks or speed over its German competitors. With all these needling issues, no wonder it was discontinued only after six years of production, courtesy of lackluster sales.
2 Tesla Model X
Tesla Model X is a city car, but unfortunately, it cannot walk the path along with the nomad within you. Unlike its gasoline-powered counterparts, you cannot bank on it to travel long distances. Also, in case you need to tow a trailer, its range drops significantly, and both these factors would always needle you with range anxiety.
For finance fans, purchasing Tesla Model X would no longer benefit you with Federal Tax Credits as Tesla has already sold 200,000 electric vehicles. Another crucial factor is that Tesla though updates the software automatically, it is up to you to match them with the latest hardware. Otherwise, you would not be able to utilize the latest features.
1 Cadillac CTS
Though Cadillac CTS lags behind its German counterparts (Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series), some of its models like the CTS V-Sport Premium Luxury) can cost you a limb. Plus, the high-powered Cadillac CTS variants tend to return low gas mileage. Thus, you would not get any respite on the fuel economy front too.
People have often complained of a stiffer ride in Cadillac CTS, especially in V-Sport and CTS-V models, due to sports-calibrated suspensions. It falls short in terms of the backseat length and headspace for relatively taller passengers.