Audi first launched its popular A4 model back in 1994. This was the company’s first executive compact vehicle and became an instant hit among consumers. Despite its demand, we’re quite sure that nobody knows how much it costs to maintain. You can expect around $1,000 annually for basic repairs, but costs can get much higher than that.
Getting an oil change on your brand-new A4 will cost almost $200, about four times as much as the average price. Hopefully, you’re already aware that Audi, like many other luxury brands, charges much higher prices when it comes to servicing. Fortunately, its fuel economy is one of the best in the world, as the A4 gets over 40 miles per gallon. Wow!
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...
BMW M6
Ah, the BMW M6. It’s widely considered the German automaker’s most impressive and powerful vehicle, as it boasts an incredible 600 horsepower. The M6 is fitted with a breathtaking twin-turbo engine and is one of the best performers on the road. It has an average annual cost that’s around the $1,500 mark, which is relatively low compared to its price.
Customary to the luxury sports vehicles on our list, repairs on the M6 will cost you quite a pretty penny. Expect thousands of dollars in upkeep if you ever have a faulty or broken component, and try not to crash the car, as replacing it entirely will cost you more than a hundred thousand dollars.
Mini Cooper
The Mini Cooper became one of the most popular and recognizable vehicles in recent decades, largely due to the terrible parking situation in many large cities. It’s very fun to drive and can fit into any parking space far more easily than your average vehicle. Unfortunately, these advantages do come at quite a price.
The average Mini Cooper will set you back around $1,500 per year in maintenance fees alone. One of its most prominent issues over the years has been faulty electric door locks, which might get you locked out of the vehicle. Another major issue is that the Mini Cooper S clutch tends to stop working properly a lot sooner than you might expect meaning you’ll have to pay for that replacement sooner than you’d hoped.