Nissan has been advertising their Murano SUV as an affordable alternative to some of the more expensive ones on the market. It’s sleek, looks great, and drives excellently. The only problem? You’ll probably pay close to $15,000 in repairs and maintenance within the first decade of owning it. $15k is a lot of money, considering that the Murano is an entry-level SUV.
The Murano is known for having many faults in its engine mounts that occur over time. Another major complaint from consumers is that seat adjusters often begin breaking down after a few years. This causes them to make extremely annoying sounds, and some have even reported that they begin to move back and forth on their own. Not something you look for in any car.
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.
Porsche 718 Cayman
We can talk all day about how incredible Porsche’s vehicle lineup is. Honestly, we wish everyone could own, or at least drive one of these, as they are some of the smoothest rides in the world. The 718 Cayman is one of the brand’s most popular sports vehicles. It has a unique look and style but costs more than $24,000 to keep for a decade, not even including fuel.
Owners of the 718 Cayman pay around $2,500 annually in fuel, maintenance, and repairs. It's a very expensive car to upkeep, and just getting a steering knuckle replacement will cost you more than $3,000. Luckily, unless you’ve purchased this car secondhand, chances are that you can afford to absorb this unfortunate fee.
Chrysler Sebring
Chrysler has always been known as the classic American company that makes highly sophisticated vehicles for relatively affordable prices. One of its most beloved lineups, the Sebring model, was produced from 1995 up until 2010. It was a trendy two-door sports coupe that was good-looking and great on the road. The Sebring had great sales figures but hid a massive cost behind it.
While the Sebring was cheaper than many of its direct competitors, such as the Audi RS3, it also had a huge cost in the back end. Buyers would often have to spend over $17,000 over the years in maintenance fees alone, as the car was known for being faulty and unreliable. The lesson? If you’re going to try to look cool by buying a sports car, try to avoid going for the cheapest option. Those missing bucks won't look so cool later on...