I have worked for Volvo, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, VW, Audi, Hyundai, Mazda, all of which have what I call "hereditary issues", there is no dodging it, a car will have issues, it is mechanical and it breaks. Granted, get a honda/toyota they seem to have less issues, but I am sure there are those owners that have "lemons" and owners that bitch about stuff on those cars. IF I only had a nickel every time I have heard someone say "I will never buy another Audi/VW, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Mazda" ect.
On this board alone I have heard many complain about the issues with Mark VIII's, Mark VII's and LS's.