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Everyone has the freedom to support the lifestyle they deserve inretirementfully.

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For many Americans, that means splashing out on a high-priced car when they stop working.

Buying a car requires comprehensive planning forexpected and unforeseen expensesfor individuals on fixed incomes.

Maintenance-Heavy Cars Youll Want To Avoid Buying in Retirement

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Audi

Of course, owning a luxury vehicle can be costly.

Audi, perhaps surprisingly, ranks fourth.

Mercedes-Benz

Balancing advanced technology with luxury, Mercedes-Benz is recognized for its high-quality materials and powerful engines.

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Unfortunately, the brand has a reputation for unreliability and their models are notoriously expensive to repair.

Ram

Americans love pickups because they offer a great combination of performance, comfort and utility.

Trucks are driven rough, however, and command frequent visits to the repair shop over their lifetimes.

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Ram trucks are by far the most expensive and popular vehicle to maintain.

There is a 40.54% chance that a Jaguar will requirea major repairduring its first 10 years of ownership.

This is 5.45% worse than the other auto manufacturers in this segment that CarEdge studied.

BMW

There are more BMW models in CarEdges top 15 costliest cars to maintain list than any other brand.

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