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Some popular brands are notorious for poorgas mileageor high maintenance costs.
Others depreciate rapidly, making them worth much less than the higher price tag indicated.
But which brands should you avoid from the jump, and why?
GOBankingRates spoke with two mechanics, Craig Tribe and Cameron Lee,to get their thoughts.
Power Dependability Study, Ford vehicles average around 239 problems per 100 vehicles.
This makes them one of the least reliable brands.
But it also means a lot of potential maintenance and repairs for owners.
The most common issues include engine problems, transmission failures andelectric system malfunctions.
Over 10 years, maintaining a Ford vehicle can cost around $9,860, said Tribe.
This isnt even accounting for mileage, which varies heavily by model and year.
Some models can go up to $78,440, or about $1,067 a month to lease.
Based on RepairPal data, GMCs cost an average of$744 per yearin maintenance alone.
GMC isnt cheap to begin with either.
Abrand new all-wheel drive SUVcosts around $45,000 and goes up from there.
Fuel costs can also be excessive.
A 2024 GMC Yukon only gets an estimated 21 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.
According to the J.D.
This is more than the industry average for other luxury brands.
One particularly popular model is Volvo XC60.
Its pricing starts at $48,345.
The newVolvo EX30, a fully electric SUV, starts at $34,950.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a popular luxury brand thats not always worth the cost.
While these vehicles often get decent mileage, they can also be expensive to maintain.
In particular, the transmissions and some driver-assist features require frequent repairs.
Despite their innovative electric vehicle designs and impressive performance, Rivian vehicles have been plagued with reliability issues.
Lee went on to say that electric vehicles tend to cost significantly more than gasoline-powered cars.
Plus, Rivian vehicles can be expensive to start with.
The2025 Rivian R1T, for example, has a starting price of $71,700.
Land Rover
Last but not least is Land Rover.
The brand has been criticized for frequent electrical system failures and air suspension problems, said Lee.
Repairs on Land Rovers can be notoriously expensive, with the cost of maintaining these vehicles being prohibitively high.
RepairPal estimated the average annual cost of repairs is $1,174.
Meanwhile, a new 2024 Land Rover can cost anywhere from about $58,000 and up.
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