12 Luxury Cars EVERYONE Will Regret Buying in 2026

12 Luxury Cars EVERYONE Will Regret Buying in 2026
Luxury cars promise prestige… but right now, some of the most expensive brands on earth are catching fire in driveways, failing steering systems, draining wallets with $10,000 repairs, and losing half their value in just a few years.

In this video, I break down 12 luxury cars you should NEVER buy in 2024–2026, backed by real-world owner complaints, NHTSA recalls, and shocking long-term repair data. From BMWs that can burn your house down… to Cadillacs that brick themselves in the driveway… to Maseratis that spend more time in the shop than on the road.

What you’ll learn:
The worst modern luxury SUVs (and why they fail)
Hidden recalls manufacturers don’t advertise
Real repair costs & catastrophic failure risks
The luxury brands with the lowest reliability scores
Which models lose up to $50,000 in 5 years
The truth behind German, British, and Italian engineering shortcuts
What to avoid if you want to protect your bank account
If you’re shopping for a luxury SUV—or you already own one—this video could save you thousands in repairs and depreciation.


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Cars Mentioned in This Video
00:30.12. Jaguar F-Pace (2025–2026)
02:22.11. Range Rover Sport (2024–2026)
04:24.10. Audi Q7 (2024–2026)
06:30.9. BMW X5 & X7 (2024–2026)
08:33.8. Cadillac Lyriq (2024–2026)
10:38. 7. Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (2024–2026)
12:38.6. Porsche Macan (2015–2024)
15:07.5. BMW X3 & X4 (2025–2026)
17:17.4. Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (2023–2026)
19:17.3. Audi Q5 & SQ5 (2024–2026)
21:39.2. Land Rover Discovery & Defender (2024–2026)
23:59.1. Maserati Grecale & Levante (2024–2026)


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