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Car Experts Say Don’t Buy These 7 Fast Cars That Are Too Expensive To Repair

Updated: 22-10-2024, 07.25 PM

A complex combination of factors is driving up the cost of vehicles for all models. Regardless of the up-front costs, every driver wants a car that won’t leave them saddled with years of expensive repairs.

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However, for those with both the need for speed and the funds to afford a performance car, expensive repairs are just another price to pay for a luxury ride, according to Chris Pyle, full-time virtual mechanic at JustAnswer, the expert on-demand platform.

“Normally, people who can afford the cars listed (below) can also afford the insurance, maintenance, and repairs,” said Pyle. “Middle and high-income car buyers may not have deep enough pockets to fully enjoy owning one of these cars.”

Although Pyle admits that “The American Big 3 muscle and sports cars are relatively good and not excessively expensive to maintain and repair,” as the cost of a vehicle increases, so do the repair costs.

“It is when you get into exotic ones that the repairs are crazy high. Brake jobs in excess of $1,000 and tires that are $300+ each,” Pyle said. “Hopefully, the engine or driveline does not fail. You can be looking at $30,000 or more. Sometimes even just doing basic maintenance is absurdly high.”

With that in mind, here are seven car brands (and in some cases, models to look out for in particular) that you should avoid buying unless you have a well-funded bank account. With the exception of a few outliers (e.g., Nissan’s GT-R), Pyle didn’t “pick a certain model for some of these brands because those manufacturers produce many fast cars that meet the criteria of being expensive to own.”

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Nissan isn’t known for its sports cars and ranks in the middle of the pack when it comes to the cost of maintaining and repairing one of its models over its lifetime. However, as Pyle points out, the GT-R is the exception in Nissan’s lineup.

The original Nissan GT-R was first introduced in 1969 with the “Skyline” moniker attached to it. Those models are hard to find, especially the R32, which has become one of the most sought-after Nissans among collectors due to its advanced technology and impressive performance. According to Car and Driver, the most recent GT-R will set you back $123,000 to $223,000, depending on bells and whistles, and will cost you dearly for unexpected mechanical issues and collision damage.

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