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An important factor to consider when purchasing a new vehicle is not just the price listed on the windshield – but also the cost of maintaining and repairing the ride over time. In fact, the price of a new car increases the longer you own it, as wear and tear, machinery wear and accidents occur. All of this can lead to spending more than you imagined on a car.
recently, Car Age Analyzed A massive amount of automotive data to find the most expensive luxury cars to maintain after five years of ownership. From its list, GOBankingRates chose the five most expensive rides for half a decade or more, ranking from most expensive five-year cost to least.
While each brand is certainly known for high quality and status, as time passes they invite exceptionally high repair costs and maintenance. For example, when buying a Bentley or BMW, you will have to pay more not only to drive the car, but also to keep driving it over time.
1. Bentley
- five years maintenance cost: $12,032
2. Land Rover
- five years maintenance cost: $5,752
3. BMW
- five years maintenance cost: $5,145
4. Jaguar
- five years maintenance cost: $4,933
5. Mercedes-Benz
- five years maintenance cost: $4,217
If you’re looking for a luxury set of wheels, remember to do your due diligence and research, weigh the cost of maintenance and upkeep against the asking price of the vehicle – you may end up paying much more than you bargained for.