For those in a hurry: 10) Jaguar F-Pace 9) Audi Q3 8) Volvo XC40 7) Cadillac XT4 6) Porsche Macan 5) Range Rover Evoque 4) Mercedes Benz GLA 3) Land Rover Discovery 2) BMW X3 1) BMW X1/X2
Every company has bad cars. Bmw gets a bad rep because people don't do their research like common failure item and cost to repair it. On top of that , when it gets sold to 2nd owner repairs get neglected or subpar parts used. My X3 almost hitting 200k
I had an x2 2 years back and aside from the car going through front tires rather quickly, it posed me no problem. I had it for about a year and drove 15k miles though so I don’t know.
Let's put this in perspective. If you have a BMW that is off warranty, you'd better have at least one of these two things, the ability to effectively turn a wrench or lacking that, a fat wallet or BOTH. $10k is not a lot of money for a BMW when you figure that a 4 wheel brake job of simple pads and rotors is $2000. A transmission oil and filter change is $1200 add another $300 to change the fluid in the transaxle. Tires? Another $2000 for run flats. These are dealer quoted figures. If you can turn a wrench and do basic DIY, you can do all of the above for MUCH less.
Have an F Pace Jag for more than 6 years. Almost no maintenance issues. Regular maintenance is infrequent and not terribly expensive even at the dealer. Cost of ownership for me has been far less than alleged Ten years are not up yet, but so far i am thrilled . Have had audis, benz VW, lexus. I like the jag
The point in this video is not individual experiences but the average of experiences of the owners of the models. He is not saying that every Volvo or every BMW that will have major problems. In any case, not every car owner does daily driving or frequent long distance driving. I take the video as an excellent consumer advice.
That is exactly correct. Just like not everybody who smokes gets cancer, but your odds are better if you don't. Overall, I'll stick with Japanese cars over European cars. No, they don't drive as nice, but my odds of having expensive major repair issues are much lower. Personally, I don't have the money for major repairs, and I keep my cars a long time. Japanese cars are simply more reliable over time and it's not even close. I'm not talking about cars going 100k. That's nothing. Any well maintained car should be able to do that. I take my cars to 300k plus. Try that with a BMW/Mercedes etc. and see how much they costs in repairs. LOL
Lol. I have first edition Range Rover evoque L 2021. And to me, it’s amazing. It’s small and quick, very responsive in sport mode, comfortable crossing rough terrain and it’s reliability has been great. I get the car serviced every year, and it only costs me 300 aud. But it is thirsty. That I believe is the way I drive it. Always in sport and always hard. Hey. It comes down to each persons thoughts. I drove a Porsche Macan and it was a horrible ride. That’s my choice though
Just bought a brand new X3 last month. I’d be worried, but BMW covers all the maintenance for the first three years and has a great warranty. It flies on the autobahn. Most fun I’ve ever had driving.
I'd get rid of it after the free maintenance expires. I deliver auto parts to mostly independent mechanics. They are buying summer homes from repairing those things. Things like starters/alternators, a/c compressors, air shocks will all need to be replaced with very few miles on the clock, and NONE of them are cheap repairs. I saw someone have to replace a side mirror with a video screen in it that was $1800 just for the part. For a freaking mirror!!! God forbid one of the infotainment systems goes out. LOL!! I see this stuff literally every single day.
I’ve had Audi’s, BMW’s, and Volvo’s and all three were nightmares. Audi burned oil from day one, BMW was an electrical systems nightmare, and the Volvo had turbo issues, etc… every time any of these had to go in it was $1,000. All three of these were traded in quickly. Have had a couple Lexus’ and they are great. I don’t touch Ford products, GMC Denali was good but it required a lot of parts over the years, the oldest two cars I still have are a 2011 Camaro and an ‘06 Hummer H2. Both have been solid except for regular maintenance, though I had to figure out water leaks on each. Both were easy fixes.
So I guess the biggest takeaway from this is, "STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM ANY SUBCOMPACT LUXURY SUV!!!" And it's such a shame that so many well-to-do parents wind up foisting these on their kids. By the way, I was disappointed to hear this about the Porsche "Mack-in"
Parents "foisting these..." My dad would have had a good laugh on that one. His speech was the same to me and my two brothers, "You want a car? Get a job and buy one". Hated to hear that at the time, but I think I really appreciated it when I finally bought my first car (and he could've afforded to buy us cars). I coach youth sports and can't believe how parents spoil their kids rotten.
Jaguar F Pace was launched 1st in 2017. It was significantly refreshed and upgraded in 2021. Where does your data on 10 year spend come from when the vehicle has only been on the market 5 years 😂
Funny how not one Toyota, Lexus or Mazda are included in this list. The SUVs on this list are European, over engineered, high import or manufacturing costs and parts and expensive to maintain vehicles. I know, I have a 2014 ML350 BlueTec (paid off in 2016) that Mercedes had to settle in court the emissions problem (dieselgate) and repair all diesel models at their cost last year. And, I have an XC-40, which we love and I have an "independent" (Volvo only) mechanic shop, in business since 1982, take care of maintenance and repairs of this Volvo. I change the Oil & filter every six-months in both vehicles, regardless of mileage and as Scotty Kilmer says, oil & filters are cheap, engines and transmissions are expensive to replace.
Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda dealers have some weird business practices where they make profits by selling reliable vehicles at to repeat buyers, rather than relying on income from warranty work and unscheduled repairs.
I had a GLA 2015 until recently, apart from oil change once per year, tyre/brake disc changes when needed, no other issues. It really surprised me, maybe I was lucky?
I am on my second X3 . My latest has 110k without one problem ! It's a 2014 . Not one problem with my first X3 as well . My Mercedes Ml 350 bought new was a rolling piece of shit ! Thank God it was a gift .
We have Toyota Highlander, Honda CRV and Pilot. They are still running flawlessly like new after 200k miles with only maintenance expenses and few minor repairs. They are cheap to buy and cheap to keep even with insurance and annual registration fees.
Being a bit more of a Diesel driver I enjoy my Cummins with over 500 K on the old untouched but beefed up 12 valve and yes, she's a keeper since all that electronic crap popped up!
I will keep my Ford Escape, thanks, it was made here for my weather, hasn't let me down, is good on gas, peppy enough for me, and certainly roomy enough. You cab keep the rest of these.
When I buy any car I take a full service contract for 5 years or 100,000 miles. I never keep any car past warranty. After 4 years of ownership it's time for me to change the vehicle. Too expensive to service these cars when something out of warranty goes wrong. I buy high end main brand name Japanese SUVs with 4 wheel drive. This way I get low depreciation giving decent trade in value. With vehicles, after the 4th year the depreciated value drops off rapidly.
Years ago, I had a Volvo, and it I can attest to the quality of their parts. Every time one of the many times that a part either fell off or was shown to me by a mechanic, I always took a few minutes to admire the craftmanship and European design esthetics. The seats were quite nice, though.
I agree with this video, and because you purchased a high end car and it never gave you trouble just know you in the minority of this group. Everyone of those vehicles have a bad history and they know from freedom of information from repair shop's that services these vehicles. Just be thankful you was lucky enough to get a good one from that group.
And dont forget the de valuation of all these cars, huge depreciation. For SUV'S Japanese cars are the best quality and reliability and cheaper to maintain
hi great video. i have leased a 2023 honda hrv with 3 miles on it on jan 5 2023 at 6pm pst. I will keep track of my overall expenses going foward. can you make a top 10 least expensive to maintance.
@@chuckmartin7482 thx. We have been driving Lexus for the last 20 years and they are great. Keep up the maintenance and they will last. All those SUVs in the video might drive better, but sitting at the shop ain’t what I call fun.
@@jml9550 I am a Toyota Canada retiree and we’ll-remember the launch of the Lexus brand. I know how they are built and there’s not much in the automotive world to compare with them. Cheers.
@@chuckmartin7482 that’s great to hear. My wife had the 1st generation RX and now her 08 RX is still going strong at 152K miles. In fact we are planning to buy the NX hybrid or RX hybrid in the coming 6-9 months once my son gets his drivers license and he will inherit the 08 RX. I love my 17 ES350 as well, reliable and a great cruiser. We are Lexus family for life, well may be a Porsche 911 when I retire :)
Subscribed. But with due respect, I disagree with your #1 BMW X1. I am a current owner myself and the maintenance cost is not as expensive as other BMW models (SUVs and non-SUVs alike). In fact relatively so much cheaper indeed 🙏
‘I saw a video on YT that confirmed what I had seen over many years!’ Thanks for the laughs, keep up the good work, even if it falls on the deaf ears of those with money to burn. 😅
That's why in india even after invasion of many local and foreign SUVs people of india still prefer Mahendra Bolero suv only because it is easy (low cost ) to maintain...
This just does not make any sense. The BMW X1 has been known for reliability and low maintenance cost. "..In our latest What Car? Reliability Survey, the X1 ranked fourth out of 39 cars in the family SUV class."
My 2011 x3 been great 1 brake job but i change the oil ever 4000 mile my self. Has non turbo 6 cylinder . 145.000 miles has never been to dealer Now my wife 2016 rava 4 at 90,000 mile has been money pit & burns quart oil ever 500 miles & the x3 gets better gas mileage.
It's amazing how Toyota kept their issues with bad rings and oil burning quiet. It happened to my Prius and they had other engines and models with similar issues. Sort of how Honda kept their failingg transmissions or Subaru with bad catalytic converters and head gaskets out of the limelight. Peace
I got T-boned right into my driver's side door by a Cadillac SUV while in my Volvo XC 40. The Caddy was destroyed, crumpled right up to the cabin pedals. I heard it more than felt it. So, if nothing else, Volvo's can sure take a punch. Love my XC 40. Two years. Not one issue yet (besides cosmetic repairs from that accident).
As many have said....I have an X3 and it's been wonderful. The older X5 I have has been just as good, it's a 2006, super powerful and smooth, a ton of fun. The X3 is a lesser vehicle but I enjoy it as much. My overall costs....tires, oil changes, regular service of filters etc, I dare say the same as most any vehicle. I have owned and regretted owning several American made vehicles, Ford, Chev, Pontiac, Oldsmobile - even Hyundai by comparison they are junk. I love my BMWs and think I always will. Sure I imagine there are lemons and yes, I bet they cost a pile; but when you look at the Korean, Chinese and even many of the Japanese cars these days...what are you "supposed" to drive? I'll just stay with the ones that have treated me best and are the most enjoyable and comfortable. Watched a video last night that was on how people felt about the cars they purchased and would they buy them again....the worst on the list was Toyota, many of them were Korean or American made Jeep and Ford products. So again I ask what are you to get?
A list of expensive vehicles that are expected to be maintained on a Hyundai budget. If you can't afford the maintenance and repair costs consummate with the MSRP of a new one don't buy one. There's endless other choices
I agree with you to an extent, but I deliver auto parts to independent mechanics. Why do they have to replace so many starters, a/c compressors, struts, alternators etc at under 100k miles (and lots of times much lower mileage than that) on Mercedes/BMW's etc? I see it literally every single day. You spend a ton of money to buy those cars. Shouldn't the parts be of a quality that last longer than that? These are basic components that are just JUNK. As a comparison, I have an 02 Silverado. It has 360k on it and still has the original starter and 99% of the steering and suspension system. Granted, some of it needs replacing, but it has 360k miles on it. You expect it with that kind of miles. I replaced the a/c compressor at 285k and the alternator at 340k. My point is, just because you can afford to replace those things doesn't mean that you should have to. JMO
Avoid any new vehicle not just SUVs. You will be sorry when the CVT tranny or the 10 speed transmission break and you need thousands of $ for repairs. Buy used and 2009 and under. Thank me later.
You can get a luxury SUV from other makes cheaper then these high end models and they have less maintenance costs, or none. My Acadia Denali 10 years old $5000. My 18 year old Ram 1500 hemi, is rusty but perfect mechanically driven to work every day less than $4000 in maintenance parts over 18 years.
My daily driver is a first generation X1. Get the straight 6 model and it is basically a tall 335 wagon and fairly reliable. BTW blanket brand statements are stupid, both good and bad, they all have good and bad models, even Toyota/Lexus. Peace
@@Daniel_Colavecchio Yes, but way fewer bad models than the Europeans. I'll take my chances with Toyota/Lexus any day. There are only a couple to avoid, and mainly only have to avoid certain years or engine choices.
@@Barneyrubble241 Agreed sort of. I don't care if Toyota has 100 reliable models and BMW one if I decide to buy the BMW and it's the reliable model. I buy the car, not the brand. BTW I own both, my children drive Toyotas, I drive a BMW, and my wife drives a Mercedes, all are good at what they were bought for. Peace.
What is a Porsche Mackin ? I’d sure as hell stay from that !! I do have a Porsche Macan….bought new in 2017. It’s been brilliant. Will take delivery of a new 2023 911 Carrera in about 2 months…..or is that a Karairea ?
The BMWs in general are pretty good the first three to four years, it's after that when all the oil leaks start, and the plastics start to break and get brittle.
Most of them will stay in 1 piece during the 3 year lease of the first driver. The first driver M/F/IT doesnt give a damn, its just driven, usually very hard. That's why the lease is only 2 or 3 years, so the future money pit can be sold with 1 year of factory warranty and/or 80.000 Kilometers. After 4 years and 2 days, or 80.023 Kilometers the misery starts, and it will never be a good car ever again. If taken care of from day 1, they all last a long time.
Prices go up and quality goes down. The dealership gets you when you buy and when you service. They have those big fancy buildings and high salaries for a reason.
When you complain about not enough room in 3rd seats, that's why Ford makes larger suvs. When you go cheap, you shouldn't peep, complain. Also, every suv performs differently. Fuel mpg is done on a stationary dynamometer, not actual driving on the road. They don't mention that fact do they? Third row seats are mentioned for kids, not 6 foot humans, get it now? It's called common sense.
If you want a reliable SUV buy a Toyota. I have had two Diesel SUV Toyotas in the last just over 20 years and I have never had to change even a light bulb. I have had to change the battery on the odd occasion. Normal servicing is all I do.
Por-sha mah-cahn… never heard anybody butcher the name like you do here … you can’t know how all these cars will do in ten years because most have not been around that long … the Macan actually has a pretty good repair record in terms of not needing much - especially in models made after 2018… Many buyers of these cars new do not keep them past warranty, so you’re really talking about buying a used one post-warranty …
My 2010 bmw x1 diesel still looks and drives like a new car. Has only had general maintenance and no problems whatsoever. The maintenance costs mentioned here are very high even for American dollars. Mechanics earn and charge far more here in Australia and the costs still aren't as high as mentioned here. A average annual service costs me about 330 aud
Most people lease these SUVs and therefore, the vehicle will be fully covered for items under warranty. You can pay an additional $1000 for three years of maintenance. Also, TEN YEARS?!? No one keeps them that long.
@@suvnation9 My point is very few people keep the brands/models you site in your study for more than a few years since the majority of them are leased. So to site 10 years is irrelevant.
European cars just cost more ………..in America. Many modern European cars are generally leased in Europe so reliable over a 3-4 years. The narrator also doesn’t know how to pronounce some of the names either and I don’t consider him……an expert. I’ve owned some Toyotas and now drive a 11 year old GX. Everything gets expensive to maintain it’s the nature of mechanical “stuff”
Most of your assessment and quality certification are not true. We have difference experience on cars and repairs. All cars have service and repair cost,only that some get worse base on who use them and how. So be careful not to give bad name to Good cars by your experience
The list based on the overall experience of the customers. And we do not say any SUV is bad its an opinion to help out new buyers so that they can get the best thing
He's actually correct on most if not all of these. Are you aware that on BMW Mercedes and audi and likely other 'luxury' vehicles that to even change the air filter it MUST be done at the dealer? What a joke!! It's true the dealer must flash the computer after changing an air filter- and nobody has the tool for that except the dealer. I could be a billionaire I wouldn't buy such a rediculous car.
@@j.d.mcginn6946 In the USA that is false. It is against the law to make you take a car to the dealership to keep the warranty. I have never taken a BMW or Mercedes to the dealer after the free service period and never had a warranty claim turned down. Nice try though. Edit - Me changing the cabin and engine air filter in my driveway multiple times along with other service like brakes, etc. must have been a dream then. And 'flashing' the computer is resetting the countdown timer so you change the filter in a reasonable time frame. Peace.
Well all those cars can't be an every day driver, these are just cars to take the family out for some ice cream, you can keep them longer, for every day driving buy Toyota or mazda and thats what am considering doing ,but the BMW X3 is sleek and worthy all the headache
So…..what your saying is I can’t afford anyone of these cars and keep my wife and two girlfriends 👯♀️, but maybe I can get two homeless girlfriends 👯♀️ and keep my wife 😮 it could work 😱🫣🤭🫢🫤😬
Hey Dude, had to exit your nice clip when you called one of the nicest Sports Cars a porch, please try to remember that it is pronounced P O R S C H E with an "E" at the end!
No one buys a land rover discovery or a BMW SUV then drives it into a muddy canyon...unless you have a lot of $$$. If you can afford such a car, you really shouldn't be complaining about maintenance costs....a bit like buying caviar then complaining about the price of napkins. You really shouldn't.
Audi Q3s are straight garbage. They’re overpriced Volkswagens with a fancy badge, they’re only bought by people who can’t afford an Audi but really want an Audi, especially the first gen. I can’t stand them. If you’re gonna buy an Audi, spend the extra money and buy an SQ5 or an S line car. The 3 and 4 litres are amazing engines with very few issues if you maintain them, but the 2 litres are complete junk.
Lexus is a very reliable vehicle. It's also not very high on performance and is boring to drive! Life is to short to drive boring cars. If you can't afford maintenance and upkeep on a high end luxury vehicle then buy a ford
This type of video is of questionable value. Depreciation is the major cost of car ownership, including Lexus and other luxury brands not mentioned in the video. If you like the vehicle you buy new and therefore hold on to it longer in spite of occasionally high repair costs, you may still be ahead versus changing vehicle and suffering another round of high initial depreciation. Volvos are a prime example of a highly durable car with, yes, higher than average repair costs - the point is that you will likely do well financially by holding on to the car for a long time. Also, the cars listed perform much better than average cars or suvs not mentioned on the list, and their manufacturers do not claim to offer the lowest maintenance and repair costs. In a nutshell, this type of video does not offer a balanced analysis and is therefore flawed as a guide for excluding vehicles from everyone’s list.
For those in a hurry:
10) Jaguar F-Pace
9) Audi Q3
8) Volvo XC40
7) Cadillac XT4
6) Porsche Macan
5) Range Rover Evoque
4) Mercedes Benz GLA
3) Land Rover Discovery
2) BMW X3
1) BMW X1/X2
All European vehicles except one.
Every company has bad cars. Bmw gets a bad rep because people don't do their research like common failure item and cost to repair it. On top of that , when it gets sold to 2nd owner repairs get neglected or subpar parts used. My X3 almost hitting 200k
I had an x2 2 years back and aside from the car going through front tires rather quickly, it posed me no problem. I had it for about a year and drove 15k miles though so I don’t know.
Our Audis have proven to be the lowest maintenance, lowest cost vehicles over the past 10 years that we have ever owned.
... doing the Lord's work. 👏🏼👏🏼😀 Thanks.
In my opinion, this list is 100 percent correct, my boss spent over $10,000
on his BMW, and we don't even have to talk about his land rover.
Let's put this in perspective. If you have a BMW that is off warranty, you'd better have at least one of these two things, the ability to effectively turn a wrench or lacking that, a fat wallet or BOTH. $10k is not a lot of money for a BMW when you figure that a 4 wheel brake job of simple pads and rotors is $2000. A transmission oil and filter change is $1200 add another $300 to change the fluid in the transaxle. Tires? Another $2000 for run flats. These are dealer quoted figures. If you can turn a wrench and do basic DIY, you can do all of the above for MUCH less.
Have an F Pace Jag for more than 6 years. Almost no maintenance issues. Regular maintenance is infrequent and not terribly expensive even at the dealer. Cost of ownership for me has been far less than alleged Ten years are not up yet, but so far i am thrilled . Have had audis, benz VW, lexus. I like the jag
The point in this video is not individual experiences but the average of experiences of the owners of the models. He is not saying that every Volvo or every BMW that will have major problems. In any case, not every car owner does daily driving or frequent long distance driving. I take the video as an excellent consumer advice.
That is exactly correct. Just like not everybody who smokes gets cancer, but your odds are better if you don't. Overall, I'll stick with Japanese cars over European cars. No, they don't drive as nice, but my odds of having expensive major repair issues are much lower. Personally, I don't have the money for major repairs, and I keep my cars a long time. Japanese cars are simply more reliable over time and it's not even close. I'm not talking about cars going 100k. That's nothing. Any well maintained car should be able to do that. I take my cars to 300k plus. Try that with a BMW/Mercedes etc. and see how much they costs in repairs. LOL
You could have composed this list 10, 20 or even 30 years ago with the same manufacturers. Nothing really changes with this batch of car companies.
Lol. I have first edition Range Rover evoque L 2021. And to me, it’s amazing. It’s small and quick, very responsive in sport mode, comfortable crossing rough terrain and it’s reliability has been great. I get the car serviced every year, and it only costs me 300 aud.
But it is thirsty. That I believe is the way I drive it. Always in sport and always hard.
Hey. It comes down to each persons thoughts. I drove a Porsche Macan and it was a horrible ride. That’s my choice though
I have a 2014 x1, 115,000 and love the car. Just now having issues and looking to upgrade. I love my bmw and will always drive them.
Just bought a brand new X3 last month. I’d be worried, but BMW covers all the maintenance for the first three years and has a great warranty. It flies on the autobahn. Most fun I’ve ever had driving.
I'd get rid of it after the free maintenance expires. I deliver auto parts to mostly independent mechanics. They are buying summer homes from repairing those things. Things like starters/alternators, a/c compressors, air shocks will all need to be replaced with very few miles on the clock, and NONE of them are cheap repairs. I saw someone have to replace a side mirror with a video screen in it that was $1800 just for the part. For a freaking mirror!!! God forbid one of the infotainment systems goes out. LOL!! I see this stuff literally every single day.
I’ve had Audi’s, BMW’s, and Volvo’s and all three were nightmares. Audi burned oil from day one, BMW was an electrical systems nightmare, and the Volvo had turbo issues, etc… every time any of these had to go in it was $1,000. All three of these were traded in quickly. Have had a couple Lexus’ and they are great. I don’t touch Ford products, GMC Denali was good but it required a lot of parts over the years, the oldest two cars I still have are a 2011 Camaro and an ‘06 Hummer H2. Both have been solid except for regular maintenance, though I had to figure out water leaks on each. Both were easy fixes.
So I guess the biggest takeaway from this is, "STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM ANY SUBCOMPACT LUXURY SUV!!!"
And it's such a shame that so many well-to-do parents wind up foisting these on their kids.
By the way, I was disappointed to hear this about the Porsche "Mack-in"
Parents "foisting these..." My dad would have had a good laugh on that one. His speech was the same to me and my two brothers, "You want a car? Get a job and buy one". Hated to hear that at the time, but I think I really appreciated it when I finally bought my first car (and he could've afforded to buy us cars). I coach youth sports and can't believe how parents spoil their kids rotten.
Jaguar F Pace was launched 1st in 2017. It was significantly refreshed and upgraded in 2021. Where does your data on 10 year spend come from when the vehicle has only been on the market 5 years 😂
annual maintenance-costs multiplied with 10?
@@kallegrabowski8972 🤣🤣🤣
@@kjhnsn7296 i have only done the math 😉
Funny how not one Toyota, Lexus or Mazda are included in this list. The SUVs on this list are European, over engineered, high import or manufacturing costs and parts and expensive to maintain vehicles. I know, I have a 2014 ML350 BlueTec (paid off in 2016) that Mercedes had to settle in court the emissions problem (dieselgate) and repair all diesel models at their cost last year. And, I have an XC-40, which we love and I have an "independent" (Volvo only) mechanic shop, in business since 1982, take care of maintenance and repairs of this Volvo. I change the Oil & filter every six-months in both vehicles, regardless of mileage and as Scotty Kilmer says, oil & filters are cheap, engines and transmissions are expensive to replace.
Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda dealers have some weird business practices where they make profits by selling reliable vehicles at to repeat buyers, rather than relying on income from warranty work and unscheduled repairs.
Actually those cars are not over engineered, they are poorly engineered. American or Asian vehicles are far superior.
@@robertberes1251 oh god. the dumbing down has really accelerated
@@johnstuartsmith Toyota lekus and mazda are absolute junk. Crap design, crap driving experience, crap everything
I had a GLA 2015 until recently, apart from oil change once per year, tyre/brake disc changes when needed, no other issues. It really surprised me, maybe I was lucky?
I am on my second X3 . My latest has 110k without one problem ! It's a 2014 . Not one problem with my first X3 as well . My Mercedes Ml 350 bought new was a rolling piece of shit ! Thank God it was a gift .
We have Toyota Highlander, Honda CRV and Pilot. They are still running flawlessly like new after 200k miles with only maintenance expenses and few minor repairs. They are cheap to buy and cheap to keep even with insurance and annual registration fees.
Being a bit more of a Diesel driver I enjoy my Cummins with over 500 K on the old untouched
but beefed up 12 valve and yes, she's a keeper since all that electronic crap popped up!
I will keep my Ford Escape, thanks, it was made here for my weather, hasn't let me down, is good on gas, peppy enough for me, and certainly roomy enough. You cab keep the rest of these.
When I buy any car I take a full service contract for 5 years or 100,000 miles. I never keep any car past warranty. After 4 years of ownership it's time for me to change the vehicle. Too expensive to service these cars when something out of warranty goes wrong. I buy high end main brand name Japanese SUVs with 4 wheel drive. This way I get low depreciation giving decent trade in value. With vehicles, after the 4th year the depreciated value drops off rapidly.
They give BMWs away in the EU , Make it up with repairs LOL
I don't think so dude! I have a 2018 x3. No issues or complaints. Best suv ever. I don't know where u get your data but its definitely skewed.
Great info/video! I love my Subaru!!
Years ago, I had a Volvo, and it I can attest to the quality of their parts. Every time one of the many times that a part either fell off or was shown to me by a mechanic, I always took a few minutes to admire the craftmanship and European design esthetics. The seats were quite nice, though.
How would such a high craftsmanship part would fail often? Its money making business.
That's before the Chinese bought Volvo.
I agree with this video, and because you purchased a high end car and it never gave you trouble just know you in the minority of this group. Everyone of those vehicles have a bad history and they know from freedom of information from repair shop's that services these vehicles. Just be thankful you was lucky enough to get a good one from that group.
And dont forget the de valuation of all these cars, huge depreciation. For SUV'S Japanese cars are the best quality and reliability and cheaper to maintain
Yes, I drive (among others) a "Rice Burner" too and had no
problems with the Forester having 140 K on the meter.
Isn’t that why you buy the bumper to bumper warranty? Does this apply to new or used vehicles?
both mainly used.
hi great video. i have leased a 2023 honda hrv with 3 miles on it on jan 5 2023 at 6pm pst. I will keep track of my overall expenses going foward. can you make a top 10 least expensive to maintance.
I wouldn’t buy any of these SUVs and I can afford them in cash. I will stick with Lexus all day everyday.
You are an intelligent SUV owner and appreciate quality
@@chuckmartin7482 thx. We have been driving Lexus for the last 20 years and they are great. Keep up the maintenance and they will last. All those SUVs in the video might drive better, but sitting at the shop ain’t what I call fun.
@@jml9550 I am a Toyota Canada retiree and we’ll-remember the launch of the Lexus brand. I know how they are built and there’s not much in the automotive world to compare with them. Cheers.
@@chuckmartin7482 that’s great to hear. My wife had the 1st generation RX and now her 08 RX is still going strong at 152K miles. In fact we are planning to buy the NX hybrid or RX hybrid in the coming 6-9 months once my son gets his drivers license and he will inherit the 08 RX. I love my 17 ES350 as well, reliable and a great cruiser. We are Lexus family for life, well may be a Porsche 911 when I retire :)
@@jml9550 You know cars-and good value. Happy New Year.
Subscribed. But with due respect, I disagree with your #1 BMW X1. I am a current owner myself and the maintenance cost is not as expensive as other BMW models (SUVs and non-SUVs alike). In fact relatively so much cheaper indeed 🙏
‘I saw a video on YT that confirmed what I had seen over many years!’ Thanks for the laughs, keep up the good work, even if it falls on the deaf ears of those with money to burn. 😅
It'd be interesting to know the cost of ownership of the most reliable SUVs to be able to compare.
Very informative and entertaining video. Thank you so much. Subbed.
Thanks for the sub!
It's incredible! You buy a Porsche, a Mercedes, a Cadillac or a Jaguar and have high costs in maintenance? Who would have thought
Big names .....big spending on them...shame..☹Mercedes interior too dosen't last like the Japanese vehicles...
What is a 'Jagwire ' .
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A Chinese car on the end of a tow cable!
That's why in india even after invasion of many local and foreign SUVs people of india still prefer Mahendra Bolero suv only because it is easy (low cost ) to maintain...
This just does not make any sense. The BMW X1 has been known for reliability and low maintenance cost.
"..In our latest What Car? Reliability Survey, the X1 ranked fourth out of 39 cars in the family SUV class."
the car is reliable for sure. But if it does break down its very hefty. + some of the survey are rigged. We try to make a video on customer reviews.
My 2011 x3 been great 1 brake job but i change the oil ever 4000 mile my self. Has non turbo 6 cylinder . 145.000 miles has never been to dealer Now my wife 2016 rava 4 at 90,000 mile has been money pit & burns quart oil ever 500 miles & the x3 gets better gas mileage.
I think you should trade in your 2011 X3 to buy a 2023 Lexus RX.
It's amazing how Toyota kept their issues with bad rings and oil burning quiet. It happened to my Prius and they had other engines and models with similar issues. Sort of how Honda kept their failingg transmissions or Subaru with bad catalytic converters and head gaskets out of the limelight. Peace
I got T-boned right into my driver's side door by a Cadillac SUV while in my Volvo XC 40. The Caddy was destroyed, crumpled right up to the cabin pedals. I heard it more than felt it. So, if nothing else, Volvo's can sure take a punch. Love my XC 40. Two years. Not one issue yet (besides cosmetic repairs from that accident).
Sounds like your XC40 protected you well. I wonder if this Cadillac was an Escalade or a smaller model?
@@dancarlton7973 It was an XTS-big passenger sedan
@@dancarlton7973 So, mistake when I wrote SUV
@@carseye1219 OK, I'm sorry.
As many have said....I have an X3 and it's been wonderful. The older X5 I have has been just as good, it's a 2006, super powerful and smooth, a ton of fun. The X3 is a lesser vehicle but I enjoy it as much. My overall costs....tires, oil changes, regular service of filters etc, I dare say the same as most any vehicle. I have owned and regretted owning several American made vehicles, Ford, Chev, Pontiac, Oldsmobile - even Hyundai by comparison they are junk. I love my BMWs and think I always will. Sure I imagine there are lemons and yes, I bet they cost a pile; but when you look at the Korean, Chinese and even many of the Japanese cars these days...what are you "supposed" to drive? I'll just stay with the ones that have treated me best and are the most enjoyable and comfortable. Watched a video last night that was on how people felt about the cars they purchased and would they buy them again....the worst on the list was Toyota, many of them were Korean or American made Jeep and Ford products. So again I ask what are you to get?
A list of expensive vehicles that are expected to be maintained on a Hyundai budget.
If you can't afford the maintenance and repair costs consummate with the MSRP of a new one don't buy one.
There's endless other choices
I agree with you to an extent, but I deliver auto parts to independent mechanics. Why do they have to replace so many starters, a/c compressors, struts, alternators etc at under 100k miles (and lots of times much lower mileage than that) on Mercedes/BMW's etc? I see it literally every single day. You spend a ton of money to buy those cars. Shouldn't the parts be of a quality that last longer than that? These are basic components that are just JUNK. As a comparison, I have an 02 Silverado. It has 360k on it and still has the original starter and 99% of the steering and suspension system. Granted, some of it needs replacing, but it has 360k miles on it. You expect it with that kind of miles. I replaced the a/c compressor at 285k and the alternator at 340k. My point is, just because you can afford to replace those things doesn't mean that you should have to. JMO
Jag wire.....right!
Porsche mak im?
Avoid any new vehicle not just SUVs.
You will be sorry when the CVT tranny or the 10 speed transmission break and you need thousands of $ for repairs.
Buy used and 2009 and under.
Thank me later.
Ok this video is to be taken with a grain of salt. Ive owned 3 of these vehicles and experienced nothing of what he claimed in cost or maintenance.
You can get a luxury SUV from other makes cheaper then these high end models and they have less maintenance costs, or none. My Acadia Denali 10 years old $5000. My 18 year old Ram 1500 hemi, is rusty but perfect mechanically driven to work every day less than $4000 in maintenance parts over 18 years.
You forgot the Alfa-Romero Stelvio……
Now does this account for the 5 year warranty BMW now offers?
They offer that warranty because you'll need it, and they know it. Plan on spending a lot of time with your car in the shop.
What’s a Jag Wire
I've had several X1s over the years and they have been super reliable. Love that car! Very peppy. The new one has lots of changes.
It is worse than a Lexus UX.
My daily driver is a first generation X1. Get the straight 6 model and it is basically a tall 335 wagon and fairly reliable. BTW blanket brand statements are stupid, both good and bad, they all have good and bad models, even Toyota/Lexus. Peace
@@Daniel_Colavecchio Yes, but way fewer bad models than the Europeans. I'll take my chances with Toyota/Lexus any day. There are only a couple to avoid, and mainly only have to avoid certain years or engine choices.
@@Barneyrubble241 Agreed sort of. I don't care if Toyota has 100 reliable models and BMW one if I decide to buy the BMW and it's the reliable model. I buy the car, not the brand. BTW I own both, my children drive Toyotas, I drive a BMW, and my wife drives a Mercedes, all are good at what they were bought for. Peace.
How many miles did you put on the tach before replacing it with a new one?
Had an X1 for three years (from brand new) and I did not experience any problems. Just the regular oil change.
What is a Porsche Mackin ? I’d sure as hell stay from that !!
I do have a Porsche Macan….bought new in 2017.
It’s been brilliant.
Will take delivery of a new 2023 911 Carrera in about 2 months…..or is that a Karairea ?
The BMWs in general are pretty good the first three to four years, it's after that when all the oil leaks start, and the plastics start to break and get brittle.
Most of them will stay in 1 piece during the 3 year lease of the first driver. The first driver M/F/IT doesnt give a damn, its just driven, usually very hard. That's why the lease is only 2 or 3 years, so the future money pit can be sold with 1 year
of factory warranty and/or 80.000 Kilometers. After 4 years and 2 days, or 80.023 Kilometers the misery starts, and it will never be a good car ever again. If taken care of from day 1, they all last a long time.
Prices go up and quality goes down. The dealership gets you when you buy and when you service. They have those big fancy buildings and high salaries for a reason.
Toyota , Lexus 100%😎
I Drive a Rolls Royce But The Price Of Petro is Ridiculous
Some of these vehicles on this list broke my 💔
I guess I'll keep my 2011 Infiniti fx50 for a few more years
Not just SUVs, I won't buy any car made from those brands.
When you complain about not enough room in 3rd seats, that's why Ford makes larger suvs. When you go cheap, you shouldn't peep, complain. Also, every suv performs differently. Fuel mpg is done on a stationary dynamometer, not actual driving on the road. They don't mention that fact do they? Third row seats are mentioned for kids, not 6 foot humans, get it now?
It's called common sense.
10 - 4!
Surprised only one American car and no Korean cars, but not surprised there are no Japanese models on the list.
👍 coverage bravo.
Put the urus on the top of the list
There are actual people here complaining that their bmw and mercedes suvs have been reliable since they bought them new in 2019 🤦♂️.
If you want a reliable SUV buy a Toyota. I have had two Diesel SUV Toyotas in the last just over 20 years and I have never had to change even a light bulb. I have had to change the battery on the odd occasion. Normal servicing is all I do.
Landcruisers were taken out of the Toyota line up for one reason only, gas milage.
Scotty kilmer is right on the money-just buy a Toyota & call it a day.. Status symbol vehicles are rarely ever worth it..
Was there a Japanese car on the list?
Not a surprise that position 1 and 2 are taken by BMW. To my surprise the X5 is not mentioned.
Por-sha mah-cahn… never heard anybody butcher the name like you do here … you can’t know how all these cars will do in ten years because most have not been around that long … the Macan actually has a pretty good repair record in terms of not needing much - especially in models made after 2018… Many buyers of these cars new do not keep them past warranty, so you’re really talking about buying a used one post-warranty …
Once your manufacturer's warranty runs out take it to an independent specialists !....you generally halve or more your costs !!
In most cases that is true, but not in Denver, most independent mechanics actually charge more than the respective dealer!!
@@kypertrax Wow ! The total opposite here in the UK otherwise why not take it to the main dealer ?....I am genuinely surprised by that !
No the audi Q3 come in
1.5 turbo 4
2.0 turbo 4
2.0 turbo diesel
6 speed man 6 spd dsg or 7spd dsg
Only Toyota products for me and my family.
What the heck is a Porsche Mackin ?!
This cars are the most popular and beautiful cars are like fashion you never drive cars 🔟 years life is short to drive boring cars
I rarely keep a car over two years. Never keep a car 10!!
I wish people would stop saying Jagwire instead of Jaguar!
My 2010 bmw x1 diesel still looks and drives like a new car. Has only had general maintenance and no problems whatsoever. The maintenance costs mentioned here are very high even for American dollars. Mechanics earn and charge far more here in Australia and the costs still aren't as high as mentioned here. A average annual service costs me about 330 aud
Most people lease these SUVs and therefore, the vehicle will be fully covered for items under warranty. You can pay an additional $1000 for three years of maintenance. Also, TEN YEARS?!? No one keeps them that long.
10 year is estimated. Usually the wear and tear starts from the first year
@@suvnation9 My point is very few people keep the brands/models you site in your study for more than a few years since the majority of them are leased. So to site 10 years is irrelevant.
Got it. So don't buy a European SUV.
Jag-wire? What langauge is that?
European cars just cost more ………..in America. Many modern European cars are generally leased in Europe so reliable over a 3-4 years. The narrator also doesn’t know how to pronounce some of the names either and I don’t consider him……an expert. I’ve owned some Toyotas and now drive a 11 year old GX. Everything gets expensive to maintain it’s the nature of mechanical “stuff”
Jag-wire, Porsche Mac’n Cheese 😂
Anyone who buys a new vehicle regardless of how expensive is just not smart.
That's like saying anyone that buys a yacht is not smart. If person can afford it, then how can it be a dumb decision?
Me never ever again with 2nd hand cars. I drive an audi a4 2011. Never having problems. Take good care of your car and take it to the garage in time
Jagwire
You should buy a toyota Japanese car it's realable for all types of car combined 😢😢😢😢
Yea my Range Rover Velar is not on the list
Most of your assessment and quality certification are not true. We have difference experience on cars and repairs. All cars have service and repair cost,only that some get worse base on who use them and how. So be careful not to give bad name to Good cars by your experience
The list based on the overall experience of the customers. And we do not say any SUV is bad its an opinion to help out new buyers so that they can get the best thing
He's actually correct on most if not all of these. Are you aware that on BMW Mercedes and audi and likely other 'luxury' vehicles that to even change the air filter it MUST be done at the dealer? What a joke!! It's true the dealer must flash the computer after changing an air filter- and nobody has the tool for that except the dealer. I could be a billionaire I wouldn't buy such a rediculous car.
Lmaoooooo you must own one of these money pits! 💸💸💸
@@j.d.mcginn6946 In the USA that is false. It is against the law to make you take a car to the dealership to keep the warranty. I have never taken a BMW or Mercedes to the dealer after the free service period and never had a warranty claim turned down. Nice try though. Edit - Me changing the cabin and engine air filter in my driveway multiple times along with other service like brakes, etc. must have been a dream then. And 'flashing' the computer is resetting the countdown timer so you change the filter in a reasonable time frame. Peace.
12k in 10 years is not bad.
Some of these haven't even been around 10 years 🤣🤣🤣
I love BMW 😎
Any surprise you see how many are European?
Well all those cars can't be an every day driver, these are just cars to take the family out for some ice cream, you can keep them longer, for every day driving buy Toyota or mazda and thats what am considering doing ,but the BMW X3 is sleek and worthy all the headache
All of those SUVs are daily driver in the US at least. They aren’t exotics like a Lambo or Ferraris.
Jag-wire????
Porsche Mackin'
A Mercedes will last forever, if you spend approximately 3 to 4 time the vehicles worth in regular maintenance.
So…..what your saying is I can’t afford anyone of these cars and keep my wife and two girlfriends 👯♀️, but maybe I can get two homeless girlfriends 👯♀️ and keep my wife 😮 it could work 😱🫣🤭🫢🫤😬
Hey Dude,
had to exit your nice clip when you called one of the nicest Sports Cars a porch, please
try to remember that it is pronounced P O R S C H E with an "E" at the end!
No one buys a land rover discovery or a BMW SUV then drives it into a muddy canyon...unless you have a lot of $$$. If you can afford such a car, you really shouldn't be complaining about maintenance costs....a bit like buying caviar then complaining about the price of napkins. You really shouldn't.
It’s the Ma Cahn not Macken
Audi Q3s are straight garbage. They’re overpriced Volkswagens with a fancy badge, they’re only bought by people who can’t afford an Audi but really want an Audi, especially the first gen. I can’t stand them. If you’re gonna buy an Audi, spend the extra money and buy an SQ5 or an S line car. The 3 and 4 litres are amazing engines with very few issues if you maintain them, but the 2 litres are complete junk.
Lexus is a very reliable vehicle. It's also not very high on performance and is boring to drive! Life is to short to drive boring cars. If you can't afford maintenance and upkeep on a high end luxury vehicle then buy a ford
My Range Rover 😢
The reviewer failed the credibility test when he couldn't pronounce Porsche Macan correctly.
This type of video is of questionable value. Depreciation is the major cost of car ownership, including Lexus and other luxury brands not mentioned in the video. If you like the vehicle you buy new and therefore hold on to it longer in spite of occasionally high repair costs, you may still be ahead versus changing vehicle and suffering another round of high initial depreciation. Volvos are a prime example of a highly durable car with, yes, higher than average repair costs - the point is that you will likely do well financially by holding on to the car for a long time. Also, the cars listed perform much better than average cars or suvs not mentioned on the list, and their manufacturers do not claim to offer the lowest maintenance and repair costs. In a nutshell, this type of video does not offer a balanced analysis and is therefore flawed as a guide for excluding vehicles from everyone’s list.
All ego Get the Scotty Kilmer Toyota Honda ,,,,