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Getting ready to purchase a used car? We are going to cover a few things to avoid before purchasing and also vehicles to stay away from.

As with anything you purchase, experiences with likes and dislikes vary. But the cars listed within this article have a history of bad performance. The study which was done by Consumer Reports reviewed vehicles from 1999 to 2008 and rated the vehicles on performance and dependability.

First things first, when purchasing a vehicle which isn’t new, common sense has to come into play. If you hear funny sounds coming from the engine, maybe this might not be the auto for you. I know it sounds obvious but people are taking for fools every day at dealer lots throughout the United States.

Do not be fooled by looks, a vehicle may look great on the outside but the engine is what matters most. Sometimes people fall in love with the exterior and interiors of a vehicle and completely ignore the meat and potatoes of the auto which is the engine. As a kid I fell for that by purchasing a sporty suped up Z-24 (better known as a Chevy Cavalier), it looked great. The paint was perfect, nice rims and wheels, spoiler kit and awesome stereo system plus a nice interior with a custom steering wheel. I had to have this car, I was a teenager with limited cash and this car had what I wanted; great looks and it was priced right! Guess what? I ended up paying for a lot for mechanical work, including a new engine . It was a horrible experience, on the other hand I owned an old Monte Carlo which ran great but was brown and rusting. I remember always driving alone cause the car was so ugly my friends rather walk to school then catch a ride with me. Luckily you can find a vehicle in-between my Z-24 and my old Monte Carlo, good looks and a great engine.

Stay away from vehicles with salvage titles, if the insurance company decided it was not worth fixing then you should not find the vehicle worth buying. When I am purchasing a vehicle for resale from a private owner or lot I always look at the ground to check for oil leaks, if there is a puddle or stain where the auto is usually parked then you should move on to the next choice. These are just a few of things to look for, like is aid previously common sense should kick when you are viewing, inspecting and test driving the vehicle. If the seller is quick to drop the price after you pointed something out, that means he realizes you are onto a serious issue with the vehicle which can prevent the sale. Don;t let he or she sweet talk you, go with your gut.

The list below as stated before was produced by Consumer Reports, my company SellUsedAutos.com is in no way affiliated with Consumer Reports. We are sharing their findings with you and you should due further research when deciding on which vehicle to purchase.

Here is the list of Used Cars to Avoid (listed in alphabetical order):

Audi A6 Allroad Audi A8 BMW X5 (V8) Buick Rendezvous (AWD) Cadillac SRX Chevrolet Blazer Chevrolet Colorado (4WD) Chevrolet S-10 (4WD) Chevrolet Uplander Chevrolet Venture Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Sebring convertible Chrysler Town & Country (AWD) Dodge Grand Caravan (AWD) GMC Canyon (4WD) GMC Jimmy GMC S-15 Sonoma (4WD) Jeep Grand Cherokee Kia Sedona Land Rover Discovery, LR3 Mazda RX-8 Oldsmobile Bravada Oldsmobile Silhouette Pontiac Aztek Pontiac G6 (V6) Pontiac Montana, Montana SV6 Porsche Cayenne Saturn Relay Volkswagen Cabrio Volkswagen Jetta (V6) Volkswagen New Beetle (turbo) Volkswagen Passat (V6, FWD) Volkswagen Touareg Volvo XC90 (6-cyl.)

I'm sure most people who have even a vague interest in Cars must have heard of the Vauxhall VXR8 also known as the Monaro this is Vauxhall's insane muscle car that defiantly fly's in the face of current motoring trends. Well I've discovered there is an entire VXR family a sort of family from hell if you like. Vauxhall's slightly understated corporate statement goes something like "VXR takes the experience, knowledge and passion gained from racing and crystallises it into a range of high performance road cars"
Well they're not kidding! A few minutes spent online led me to a high octane fuelled world where I became entranced by a staggering array of performance figures that left me in awe and amazement, well almost.
You see Vauxhall didn't stop at the VXR8 oh no they have created a range that means everyone can experience blistering performance right across the spectrum from the ubiquitous hot hatch to the family saloon and even the MPV all receive an injection of pure adrenaline.
Young men with the money to afford the insurance will be rubbing their hands with glee at the prospect of the Corsa VXR which is the smallest model to get the VXR treatment.
It comes with a 1.6 litre 4 cylinder Turbo-charged engine that produces 192 PS and 230NM of torque which increases for five seconds to over 260NM when you apply the turbo over boost. This adds up to a 0-60mph time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 140mph. Unlike hot hatches of yesteryear advances in braking means that this will actually stop when you apply the brakes thanks to large diameter disc brakes front and rear you get nice blue calipers as well so no need to get your spray paint out lads.
The Corsa has lowered sports suspension and switchable Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) including Traction Control for those who like to show their road skills without assistance. 17" Alloy wheels come as standard with ultra-low profile tyres and optional 18" V spoke Alloys with even lower profile tyres can be had to increase your small but imposing presence round town or more likely in shopping mall car parks after hours.
Next on the list is the Astra which Vauxhall claim to be their hottest hatch ever and then some! The 2.0 litre 4 cylinder Ecotec comes with an updated Turbocharger producing 240 PS and 320NM of torque which propels you from 0-60 in 6.2 seconds and gives a top speed of 152mph. The Astra comes with a centrally mounted trapezoidal tuned sports exhaust, close ratio six-speed gearbox and large diameter disc brakes finished off with 18" or 19" Alloys.
The Vectra has always been a favourite with fleet buyers but not sure if they would let you loose in one of these. The VXR gets a 2.8 litre 24valve V6 engine with a twin scroll Turbocharger no less. Those in the know will tell you that this is normally reserved for rally cars and such like, what it means is 280PS and 355MN of torque. 0-60 comes in 6.1 seconds and top speed is a restricted 155mph.
You'd think Vauxhall would leave it here but even the Meriva and Zafira have received the VXR treatment. These are the popular MPV models which have been given the potential to make you the fastest Mum or Dad on the school run, not sure if the kids will appreciate Recaro sports seats no doubt they will be busy getting food all over them. It is always handy to know that by the time you have loaded up all their clobber and then gone back home to get the conveniently forgotten sports kit you will still arrive at the school gates before you left!
Well I couldn't finish without giving the VXR8 a mention, Vauxhall have made some recent "tweaks" to the performance and although they have published an eye watering 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds they have kept the top speed a bit quiet needless to say it is very fast. They have been up front about the CO2 emissions though, something like 365 g/km oops! Never mind it's still a great car.