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Driving a Tesla may seem wonderful until it needs repairs.
A 2024 Tesla Model 3 starts at nearly $41,000.
Pyle ranked Tesla, along with Rivian, at the top of the list of cars he wouldnt buy.
Expect to pay an average of $5,552 in repair costs while you own a Tesla.
Part of the reason is that Tesla car parts are unique and difficult to find.
Similar to other luxury cars, youre going to pay premium prices for car parts, Lewis said.
Even when compared to other electric vehicles, Tesla costs more.
Lewis estimated it costs $1,078 more to repair a Tesla during its lifetime than other electric vehicles.
Rivian
The Rivian tied with Tesla as the top car Pyle said he wouldnt buy.
Rivian is a California-based start-up that manufactures premium electric SUVs and pick-up trucks from their Illinois factory.
A 2025 Rivian RIT pick-up truck starts at $71,000.
Like the Tesla, the Rivian is an expensive vehicle to repair.
One Rivian owner said on an online forum that a minor accident cost him much more than expected.
I figured the repair would be expensive but had no idea!
the Rivian owner said.
The light-duty up to the heavy-duty models are way overpriced, Pyle said.
It is better to buy one used so that the first owner takes the loss.
The estimate assumes an original selling price of $76,350.
Edmunds Car Review rated the 2023 Jeep Renegade a 6 out of 10 in terms of value.
The Renegade is one of the most expensive vehicles in its class, Edmunds reviewers said.
That might be OK if you got lots of features and value for the price, but you dont.
The testers liked the soft-touch materials and matching body-color panels.
However, reviewers disliked the expensive price tag and charmless accessory sounds.
The dual-clutch transaxle and the CVT (Continuous Variable Transaxles) do not hold up, Pyle said.
So, they have to go to the dealer.
Owners reported having the same problems, even after replacing clutches, output shafts, and entire transmissions.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
The reviewers at carparts.com rated the Jeep Grand Cherokee average in terms of dependability.
Pyle listed a number of reasons why he wouldnt buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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