The first new car I ever had was a 1975 Chrysler Cordoba ..it was the first year for this car and the first year for catalytic converters ( and of course , expensive unleaded gasoline ). This car had the most problems during the first year of ownership, but it sure looked good in my driveway ( waiting for the tow truck ).

Of all the cars I've owned ( about 15 ), my 2002 MB 230K is second on my list for the most problems during its first year with me...go figure. I had great expectations for owning a Mercedes.

 

I had very low expectations as I've owned 3 MBs before and knew what to expect and I wasn't dissapointed, specially with the 16 MB loaners I've already had.