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- Expensive machines to operate
When buying a car, not many drivers calculate their budget correctly, and after a year they notice with horror that the operation and maintenance of the car is unreasonably expensive.
It should be understood, however, that operation and maintenance are different expense items. All global car manufacturers choose one of two options for their business development. Some are increasing reliability and safety, making their models more and more high quality to maintain their reputation in a competitive market; the latter, on the contrary, deliberately use low-quality components and assemblies in order to earn money at dealer service stations.
Operation should be understood as fuel costs, routine replacement of working fluids and system parts after a certain mileage. Maintenance is understood as such items of expenses as abnormal breakdowns of components and assemblies, rapid wear of parts and all expenses that go beyond operational.
We offer TOP-10 cars that are very expensive not only for Russian, but also for European drivers:
- BMW 328i - $ 2,600
- Nissan Murano - $ 2,470
- Mercedes-Benz E350 - $ 2,470;
- Audi A4 Quattro - $ 2,280
- Mazda 6 - $ 2,600
- Subaru Forester - $ 2,000
- Nissan Maxima - $ 1900
- Ford Mustang - $ 1,800;
- Volkswagen Passat - $ 1,600
- Land Rover Discovery - $ 1,500
Expensive machines to operate
BMW 328i
Who would have thought that the 2016 BMW 328i luxury sedan from one of the most reliable car companies would break down more often than its 2011 predecessor, which premiered at the Munich Motor Show?
In addition to the fact that the operation of a car itself is not cheap, an unplanned BMW can "please" with a failure in the work of an electrician.
We will not say this about electronic systems - the on-board computer software is made conscientiously, but without electricity it still does not work. Electricians immediately find the cause of malfunctions - these are poor-quality laying of electronic cables.
The second on the list is a timing breakdown, but repairing this system will cost a penny compared to such a breakdown as engine jamming from excessive overheating. The Bavarian engineers have confused something in the cooling system, which clearly does not cope with the declared speed limits of this luxurious and dynamic car.
But immediately after the debut of the sixth generation, the all-wheel drive sedan of the "D" class was the most unpretentious car for several years. The model was built on a modernized platform of the 5th generation, the MacPherson suspension on the front beam and the multi-link at the rear were retained, modern control systems and driver assistance were installed.
But by 2019, the 2011 equipment seems much more reliable than the 2016-2018 car.
Nissan Murano
The all-wheel drive SUV in 2018 received another third-generation facelift. The presentation of the concept was successfully held in Los Angeles, but by 2019 the model was included in the ranking of the most expensive cars in service.
After a regular free inspection at the dealership, the craftsmen find breakdowns of units that are not included in the series of service repairs.
The first problem is in the exhaust manifold circuit. Deliberately or unintentionally, the damper bolt is badly screwed on, and after 20,000 mileage, the part enters the engine cylinders with all the ensuing consequences. Mechanics attribute the breakdown to the conditions of movement, that is, they blame bad roads and refuse to repair the car at the expense of the company.
If the car has exhausted the service change of oil, brake fluid, etc., self-replacement is unreasonably expensive - when replacing it is necessary to clean the radiator and change all fuel gaskets.
On average, Russian motorists spend from $ 14,000 on maintenance of an SUV in 5 years. And this is without the cost of fuel.
Mercedes-Benz Plug-in Hybrid (W213)
There are no complaints about the quality of components and assemblies for this car. The all-wheel drive station wagon belongs to the premium line and can only “boast” of a high expense for regular and scheduled maintenance.
The premiere of the off-road version of the fifth generation in the back of S213 took place in Beijing in 2016. A luxurious, dynamic car with a claim to SUV traits proves itself the king of any road.
Reinforced bumpers, plastic protective linings under the body, high ground clearance and a powerful two-liter diesel engine provide the station wagon with full cross-country ability on medium dirt roads, on a washed-out road and in the city.
Comfort is provided by the air suspension AIR BODY CONTROL and the system for a special ride mode. When paired with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and oversized wheels, drivers note exceptional steering control and excellent grip.
All this luxury is worth paying nearly $ 3,000 a year for.
Audi A4 Quattro
The premiere of this car took place in 2009, and already in 2016, a generational change took place, and an all-wheel drive wagon with an "I" index entered the market, which differed from the "progenitor" by excessive oil consumption.
All parts and assemblies for the model are initially very expensive, but, fortunately, they do not break down often and withstand the resource declared by the manufacturer. However, with the lubrication system, German engineers either intentionally or accidentally overlooked something.
The overrun itself may not be so terrible if you constantly monitor its level, but if the driver does not add the working fluid in time, then the consequences for this beautiful and luxurious car will be catastrophic.
At the same time, the engineers of the 2016 Audi A4 Quattro are touting the new quattro ultra all-wheel drive system, which saves as much as 300 grams of gasoline per hundred kilometers.
The drive is based on a multi-plate clutch, which is in an oil bath and works in tandem with an electric actuator. By the way, on the station wagon there is not only a motor oil burner, but also an overrun of transmission fluid ...
Mazda 6
The front-wheel drive sedan is very popular with Russian drivers. But this car is not suitable for trips out of town - too delicate suspension brings a lot of trouble to its owners.
Components for Mazda, as well as for Subaru, are supplied from Asia and are quite expensive even for the middle price segment. It is unreasonable and impractical to change parts from a handicraft repair kit.
The standard service for the "six" costs at least $ 1,500 from the most frugal drivers.
Restyling of the third generation fell on 2017, the premiere of the model was shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The update was intended to raise the status of the sedan and bring the complete set very close to the premium segment. Unfortunately or fortunately, the Japanese manufacturers did not succeed - the price of the Mazda 6 does not exceed $ 27,000.
Subaru forester
The cost of an all-wheel drive crossover does not fall below 2,100,000 rubles. To this must be added at least another 100,000 rubles. per year only for scheduled maintenance.
Fortunately, the crossover has no obvious quality issues. The fifth generation of "Lesnik" received not only a completely redrawn external design, but also the most technological and productive power systems and safety circuits.
The crossover is equipped with a line of engines, including a 2.5-liter aspirated boxer with a direct injection system. The engine is paired with a Lineartronic variator, which simulates 7 gears, the speed connection is regulated by paddle shifters.
In addition to the modern gasoline engine, the complete set can be taken with a hybrid installation, in which a 2-liter gasoline boxer and an electric motor work in tandem.
The high cost of maintenance is primarily due to the fact that with the planned replacement of rings and gaskets, it is required to use original repair kits, which Subaru does not supply to the European and Russian markets - the most insignificant seals must be ordered only through dealerships.
Nissan maxima
Feedback from real owners of Nissan Maxima, who have been operating a front-wheel drive sedan for the second decade, is 97% positive. Drivers note the high quality of components and assemblies and the good productivity of the 3.5-liter V6 "six", which has been working on the complete set since the first year.
An oil change will be expensive - the model will only need super expensive and high quality, and demanding fuel. Although a powerful gasoline engine can easily digest a surrogate, as you know, the cheaper gasoline, the less resource.
The flagship Nissan will cost its owner at least $ 1,500 a year, and this is subject to good relations. Otherwise, problems with the transmission, which has an average resource and fuel filters, will not keep you waiting.
Ford mustang
No matter how old this dynamic sports car is, the operating costs of a Ford Mustang will be high. But this applies only to refueling, the gasoline consumption of the "low-power" version, equipped with a 4-liter V6 - 10 liters on the highway and almost 18 - in the city.
Routine diagnostics and a large number of spare parts will make auto repair relatively inexpensive, but every Ford Mustang owner will lay out their own $ 1,500, and this without the cost of fuel.
Frequent oil changes, fuel system cleaning, filter replacement, etc. will be required.
Volkswagen passat
An expensive pleasure is the daily operation of the Passat model from the most "popular" German manufacturer Volkswagen.
This primarily concerns the B7 concept, which in a year was able to completely "get rid" of the reputation of a reliable car - the brand earned it for decades.
Choosing powerful configurations with 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI engines, you need to be prepared for systematic excessive oil consumption. The reason is the imbalance of the rings and pistons.
Replacing the piston group will require up to 150,000 rubles, and if not, then you will have to regularly spend money on oil and monitor its level.
Land rover discovery
The last place in the ranking of the most expensive cars in operation is occupied by Land Rover Discovery.
It is safe to say that all Land Rover vehicles are expensive to maintain. This is due to the policy that the company has chosen - SUVs are required to be expensive, and to maintain - even more expensive. In the case of the Discovery package, the best does not mean quality.
Technologically, the car has a complex arrangement of almost all systems, components and assemblies, so even a simple diagnostics will cost at least 22,000 rubles. if the car is 1 year old or at 13,000 km of run, and already 54,000 rubles, if the car is 5 years old or 65,000 km. Run.
Another feature of an SUV is that in case of any breakdown of the unit, it must be changed, you can forget about repairs. Plus the cost of original components, which cannot be exchanged for similar Chinese ones, if you want to get guaranteed quality.
But despite all the difficulties, the operation of Discovery will cost less than the maintenance of a BMW, at $ 1,000 a year.
Conclusion
The rating did not include cars of the budget segment, since everything is much more complicated here. The operating cost will directly depend on the conditions of use of urban small cars from Renault or "workhorses" from VAZ.
