Maintenance doesn’t scare me at all. It’s the unscheduled REPAIR issues.

I had a 2006 BMW 325. After the 4th year was $1,400 per year. The problem is not that they make expensive trash, it is people like me buying that trash

Yes, these costs are for low mileage uses. When you drive longer and put higher mileage, the cost of your maintenance will be much higher. Thanks for the video.

Maintenance costs are completely different then the cost of component failures. Maintenance is to prolong the life of your engine, transmission to get the most life out of it. High end German cars after about 4 to 5 years will have many component failures that has nothing to do with maintenance. There are 3 different costs of running a car, maintenance, consumables/wear and tear brake pads, tires) and component failures. People who buy/lease these cars don’t care, because they will get rid of it every 3 years before these component failures happen. But the person who buys it when it’s 3 to 4 years old, good luck.

I’ve owned Audi, Mercedes, VW, and Volvo (never a BMW) and the maintenance costs for me, anyway, was always higher than on Toyotas or Mazdas that I’ve owned. The euro cars are sweet if you don’t mind coughing up the cash that eventual repairs are going to incur. For me, Mercedes was the worst. I sold my 2011 E-class Blutec and never looked back.

My sister just bought a 2008 BMW 535i yesterday without asking for my advice, she knows I’m a crazy car guy too…first thing I said was Big mistake! That early first-gen turbo N54 engine will take her to the cleaners with the maintenance of an originally $70k car.. Can’t help everyone though!

These costs seem ridiculously low!! 1 Brake job on ANY of these vehicles will exceed your stated annual cost to repair!!

What is the definition of maintenance? What does it include? These figures so low that a lot of costs must not be considered.

Consistent with my own experience. I only buy Japanese vehicles. Have owned Mazda, Subaru and now Toyota. Cost of ownership is much lower than US or other foreign brands. Lastly, I generally keep my vehicles for around 150K miles. Never had a problem doing that with Japanese vehicles.

Honestly those costs seem generous based on some of the official figures quoted by YT rebuilders and flippers of older German cars, even non crashed ones. They get by because they know all the after market sources, tricks, workarounds and of course they DIY.

There is a reason why these luxury cars depreciate faster than used mattresses.

Outstanding as always Dave. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Your figures sound WAAAAAY too low! Are you sure those are per year costs and not per month costs? I just dropped $350 yesterday for a worn out exhaust solenoid on a 2015 Nissan Rogue --- and that was after close to $1,000 the week before for the brakes, transmission flush, and a bunch of other little things. And I maintain this regularly, all the routine service every 15K miles plus oil change every 7,500. Our 2012 Subaru Outback, I easily spend $1,000 a year on maintenance. I would LOVE to pay only $250 a year on maintenance!

Thanks for the info amigo!

I had a 2004 BMW 3 series. Pile of trash.

Thanks for the information 👍🏽

I've noticed before your review that all the German brands seem to have more problems than any other car brand. I have also noticed that so many of the older German cars seem to have electrical issues with their head and taillights.

It is what it is.. like my man said these are just facts being relayed and it's kinda obvious some of the higher end brands are not always "built" better.. you just pay for the name. Appreciate the video!

LOL my 2021 Porsche coat $250 for an oil change.

You have to weigh all that up against what you would lose putting it in after every 3 years and the extra to pay for a new one, it would cost a lot more than that I would say.

It’s nice to see domestic brands ranked high. I’m burned out on Asian manufacturers and would really like to see American brands do well.

Those numbers seem really low or don't include standard maintenance like brakes and tires

Does my 20 year old Volkswagen Passat count as an endless money pit

Hi @everyman drivers I am actually planning to buy a VW Toas and really loved the way it drove .. please let me know if this is a good choice to buy that car .. in terms of reliability and maintenance

Had 2 mercedes no real issues , but they were "entry level", staying low in the "mercedes alphabet" certainly helps

Great info 😊

Great info Thanks!! I’m getting ready to purchase a 2019 Cadillac XT5 w/ 34k miles on it.. glad to hear maintenance on it should be pretty reasonable!!

Great video, I like it.

Having owned a BMW in the past and the Mrs currently driving a Volvo... I agree, those are insanely expensive to run, considering they don't really offer that much special in exchange. The Volvo is boring, and my Bimmer was stupidly uncomfortable, not matter how much money into repairs I poured. Then again, a single most expensive repair I've ever had to do to a car, was for a... 10-year old Hyundai. Complete engine and turbocharger swap, 7.500€ total and that only covered me used high mileage engine and refurbished turbo. Brand new ones would have doubled the price.

Those numbers are way too low. It's about $35 for me to do DIY oil changes every 5000 miles and I do 4 per year. So $140 for a Prius C and its tiny engine. Dealer costs would be a lot more. Plus you have to do the rest of the work like Air Filter, cabin Filter, transmission, brakes and brake fluid, tires, windshield wipers, coolant.

Hey Dave, did I miss you listing Honda in your video in terms of 5 and 10 year maintenance costs?

Great vid

What category does Honda fall into? Good or bad?

For a second, I thought u had a doo-rag on

I drive a '15 Crosstrek w/48,000 mi. I have the (synthetic) oil changed twice a year-$200. In '20 I got wiper blades' front & back- $65. I just got tires $600. Then I had it detailed $150. I love it because the gas mi is awesome' I'm short and it's a comfy ride for us shorties. Never been off roading.

Bro $900 a year where im from is a blessing for a german car.

Are those people surveyed the ones that skip on services? Brake parts alone cost what a yearly cost is.

I had wondered what Ron Radio looked like.

I’m very lucky, my lifestyle doesn’t put many miles on my 19 Cruze. I’m averaging about 19.6 a day in the last seven months. I’m certainly hoping it doesn’t change much.

These costs are pretty decent actually. Not bad.

Well this study/survey should be broken down further, specifically because the parts cost of a BMW or Audi is not going to be the same parts cost for the SAME EXACT PART as on a Honda or Toyota, for example a water pump. So you have *frequency* of maintenance/repair and also differences in *parts cost* and *labor rates.* It really doesn't dissect the numbers enough for me for my taste. I think it should be generally summed up as, if you want to blow your money without end, buy a German car, if you value your money, buy an Asian vehicle. Enough said.

How is Mitsubishi Lancer?

I noticed you didn’t mentioned Honda

Your thumbnail has me feeling personally attacked 😂

You know, you could have put your chart on the screen. That way I could have seen that my car was not on the list immediately.

Did I miss something?? Why is Land Rover Not on the list??🤔

What about Honda?

Hey! How come you didn't bring up LEXUS?!?!

I only lease for 3 years, and never have any expenses except oil changes and tire rotations, and I only lease Kia vehicles, never had a single problem with any of them and I'm on lease #6

Kia maintenance only seems affordable because they’re cheap cars, cheap parts. Old kias stay in the shop.

You aren’t including the mfr recommended maint visits to the dealer.

Unclear what these numbers refer to… maintenance is not the issue. It’s repairs. no way these numbers are anywhere close to the actual costs per year to own, separate from depreciation.

Those costs are actually not that high. I was actually surprised by how low they are. I mean people are financing mid-market new cars for $700 or $800 per month. And a lease on a luxury car is about that much. If I had a ten year old luxury car and was only paying $800/year on maintenance, I wouldn’t be too upset.

Does Jeep count my third eldest sister had her tranny commit suicide on her 2012 Jeep Patriot and yes it’s a CVT.

Oddly, I have a 2015 Model is a 3 it’s not European. And I save all my receipts , from normal wear and tear to an extra bit that shouldn’t of given out after warranty was up .. my total of the past 7 years with this vehicle is $7000 ummm that’s $1000 a year… All dealer maintained … so much for Asian inexpensive repairs …

Out of all brands, why you say that about lincolns? “Alright, alright, alright” 😂 I’m confused

Boy you guys have got it bad over there … Here in the land down under we average a 5 year warranty period and unlimited miles on most new vehicles. Some have 7 years Such as Hyundai and Kia and Mitsubishi even have 10 years, albeit that you only service the car with them for the whole ten.

What about repairs cost

That kid is awesome 😎👍🏼

this doesn't include tires lol price is a lot more

Bro skipped Mitsubishi like leg day at the gym

I would have thought the costs of a KIA or Hyundai would have been a little better. With a 5 year bumper to bumper warranty and 100,000 on the drive train I expected smaller numbers. Shows you what I know.

In what world is this? It’s 300 Canadian bucks for my 2019 X3 oil change and 1000 for brake light pads hmmmm

Let’s go USA 🇺🇸 Ford and gm motors

Get a Honda!! We have 2...just change the oil, and go get your 40 highway miles per gallon..both are 10 years old, hardly nothing to fix on them! I prefer Hondas over Toyotas!

Honda Toyota best

Something not right, numbers don't make sense

2004 nissan quest was the biggest peace of junk ever worst engine ever

Asian cars are best I think on my own opinion 🎉

Toyota, 2005, 17 years old, so boring cause the maintenance is very very minimal. Have fun giving your money away on junk in 3 years.

You won't have any maintenance costs for Kia or Hyundai, It'll get stolen before then.

Simple... Germans saved you 1 Hour of a long video.

You speak to fast and you should have put a list on the screen