We've had tons of threads about drivers and their cars that we don't care for, but what about brands of cars that we flatly refuse to own?

Personally, I despise Volvos and Audis.

I drove a friend's XC70 about 500 feet before pulling over and giving back the reins. I don't know if it was the AWD or the turbo that rubbed me the wrong way, but I was not having any part of it.

A year later her dad bought her an A6 2.8, and while an exponentially nicer car than the XC70, I still couldn't get into it. The steering was so much more.. direct than the 560's somewhat vague or arbitrary handling.

I've never driven any Japanese car other than an Acura Legend running on 5 cylinders, so aside from the awful engine characteristics, I kinda enjoyed it.

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1987 560SEL (210,000 miles)