Nine out of ten Americans will agree that the strongest muscle car out there is the Ford Mustang. It has been a staple of American roads for the last few decades and remains a highly affordable vehicle with a wonderful money-to-power ratio. Side fact: the Ford Mustang is the most often crashed car in the entire United States.
While Mustangs are extremely cheap compared to their raw power, they are also hard to control and cause many crashes. Repair prices can add up to some pretty high numbers, and the Pony was always known as a serious fuel drinker. Nevertheless, if you drive safely and responsibly, you should be good. But no one buys a Mustang for safe and responsible…
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.
Dodge Ram 1500
Anyone who loves pickup trucks will tell you that the Dodge Ram 1500 is a fantastic truck. It has all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a heavy-duty SUV, and can definitely lift its weight when it comes to this competitive industry. One thing that doesn’t get mentioned often enough though, is that the Ram 1500 loves gulping your money down, as well as your fuel.
It’s estimated that the Ram 1500 costs the average owner around $1,200 annually. The cost was calculated between maintenance and fuel costs on a per-year basis. Recharging the Ram’s AC will cost you an additional $150. We’ve also heard reports that the pickup truck’s rear window seal often breaks down over time, causing water to leak inside. Better to save that feature for the outdoor pool.
Mercedes-Benz SL550
Fans of the German automaker will instantly recognize the SL550 as one of its most beloved flagship vehicles. The luxury car remains extremely popular for decades now, thanks to being constantly updated with new technology and an ever-evolving design. It’s the epitome of luxury when it comes to design, and anyone would look good driving one of these...
While the SL550 itself costs more than a hundred thousand dollars for the base model, repairing the car is also extremely expensive. With so many moving parts, such as the convertible roof, you can expect to have at least a few of these break over the years. Getting a simple wheel alignment on your SL550 will cost you around $150. That’s about three times more than the average vehicle.
Honda Pilot
According to Honda, the Pilot is one of its most popular, reliable, and affordable family-friendly vehicles. It’s supposed to have everything you could want from a vehicle that’s used to drive your kids to school on a daily basis. However, the fact of the matter is that the Pilot is none of these, and might actually be the opposite.
We’ve learned that the average Honda Pilot owner pays over $1,000 annually to fuel and maintain their car. It is also known among car enthusiasts to have some very bad safety issues. These include having warped front brake rotors, and occasionally suffering from overheating wires. Personally, we'd rather get our heat from the AC. Assuming that works.