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When you purchase a vehicle, youre not just paying the listing price.
In some cases, car repairs alone can be far more expensive than you expect.
According to KBB, the total maintenance cost of a BMW over 10 years is $9,500 on average.
The starting MSRP for a BMW sedan is$38,400.
Even new ones have a relatively low starting MSRP of about$23,995.
Since the parts are made in Germany, theyre more expensive to get in America.
The parts tend to have a higher retail price as well, since shipping adds to the cost.
For a Volkswagen, a starter could cost around $1,000 to replace, Musson said.
Mercedes-Benz
A simple Mercedes-Benz sedan has a starting MSRP of$46,590.
But like BMWs, this is another luxury brand thats costly to repair.
According to Cudd, replacing the transmission on a Mercedes-Benz can easily cost $4,000 or more.
Mitsubishi
When you think of Mitsubishis, you probably dont think of expensive cars.
And its true the starting MSRP for a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is just under$19,000.
But this car brand can also be expensive to maintain.
Over the course of ownership, you could end up paying double in repairs, maintenance and other fees.
Replacing the EGR cooler could cost around $1,000.
Chrysler
Last but not least is Chrysler.
The real cost comes with the repairs.
Chrysler vehicles also tend to present higher maintenance costs over time, said Cudd.
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