2025 Vehicles to Steer Clear Of: Expert Insights on the Worst Cars, Trucks, and SUVs

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

First off, the iconic G-Wagon comes with a jaw-dropping starting price of $139,900 (according to Edmunds). That’s a hefty sum for any vehicle, especially when economic uncertainty is knocking at the door.

Second, this luxury SUV is far from practical. With the aerodynamics of a refrigerator and the weight of a small building, it guzzles fuel like there’s no tomorrow—bad news when gas prices are sky-high. And it doesn’t stop there: CarEdge reports that the G-Wagon’s 10-year maintenance costs average $16,000\ast \ast ,witha\ast \ast 43$100k a month, this “status symbol” might just drain your bank account faster than you can say “luxury.”