Nobody gets a BMW 640i Gran Coupe unless they have a bunch of spare money to spare. Or at least in order to appear like they are in a position to do so. You’ll have to fork in about $100,000 just to get the base version of the car, and the price goes up quite a lot when you get the mandatory upgrades. It also costs more than $2,500 annually to maintain, which makes it quite a financial drain.
BMW has always been known for making extremely reliable cars. The thing is, even reliable cars eventually need to get some maintenance. Just getting an oil change on this car will cost you more than $160, and don’t even talk about replacing the brakes (which you will need to do if you drive a BMW), which costs almost $1,600.
Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz has always been known for making some of the most luxurious, advanced, and reliable vehicles on the market. This reputation has led them over the decades, but the reality of the situation is that it is often not the case. The German automaker moved into the SUV market in recent years, with the $100,000+ GLS63 AMG being one of its most prized vehicles.
Unfortunately for owners of the GLS63, this car costs more than $1,700 annually in regular expenses. Fans of the brand will also be shocked to learn that it has a relatively poor reliability rating. So, if you own one of these - say hello to your new relationship, because you’re going to be spending an awful lot of quality time with the staff in the repair shops.
Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen has always been known as a great alternative to some of the more luxury brands such as BMW and Mercedes. It usually offers much cheaper vehicles, and they end up performing at similar (albeit slightly inferior) levels, for a much more affordable price. The only problem? Maintaining them often costs as much as their pricier German alternatives.
The Volkswagen Passat has been especially known for having very faulty ABS Control Modules. It has also been reported that many of these models suffer from oil leaks that originate from the engine. Maintaining your Passat could end up costing around $1,200 in annual maintenance and fuel. It also costs more than $150 to get an oil change, and more than $1,200 for new brake pads.
Nissan Maxima
Nissan is widely viewed as a reliable automaker that sells affordable, family-friendly vehicles. The company also ventured into some luxury car brands, and who can forget its incredible GT-R? The Nissan Maxima is one of the brand’s most beloved luxury sedans, but its repair costs also share a bitter luxury feel to them.
Your average fan replacement on the Nissan Maxima will cost over $700, and you can also expect to pay $100 for a basic air filter replacement. This wouldn’t be so bad in a BMW or an Audi, but for a $34,000 vehicle, that is just plain ludicrous!
Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
When it comes to speed, luxury, and style, you can’t get much better at the low six-figure mark than the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG. This car includes just about everything that you might desire from a luxury sports vehicle and treats you like a king when you’re driving it on the road. It costs around $150,000 just for the base package but also has a high annual maintenance fee.
S63 AMG owners can expect to pay around $2,300 in annual fuel, maintenance, and repairs. Fortunately, this is one of the most reliable cars you can get, as it’s the German brand’s most recognizable and beloved model. Despite its high annual costs, if you’re driving one of these, we assume a few extra grand here and there won’t exactly keep you up at night.