1998 Chevrolet Malibu

This is, after the Plymouth Neon, the worst car I have ever had the misfortune to own. It is unreliable, requiring more frequent maintenance than any other I've owned, and the parts are incredibly overpriced. It also seems to be harder to diagnose than others - I've had horrible luck getting good, proven mechanics to find and fix the problem the first time.

On top of the reliability problems, it's a mediocre performer; it accelerates and corners well, but the steering and braking feel isolated from what the car does - it feels like a remote-control car.