5. DeLorean DMC-12

The DeLorean DMC-12 is a pop culture legend, instantly recognizable for its stainless steel panels and dramatic gullwing doors. Few cars capture the imagination quite like it.
However, its reality is less glamorous. The DeLorean suffers from a sluggish, underpowered engine, notoriously unreliable electronics, and a scarcity of replacement parts.
Owning one is a test of patience and perseverance, as detailed in this Hagerty article.