It is a well-known fact that luxury cars are expensive to maintain. Ask BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Range Rover owners.
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When buying a car, consumers take plenty of time to research, test drive, and evaluate all options before making a decision. You might think that the more you spend on your car, the longer it will last. However, this is not always the case.
The initial high cost of buying a luxury car doesn’t stick around at the end. These luxury cars have a reputation for requiring frequent maintenance, and the mechanics at Orozco Auto Service agree. Because of the high initial purchase cost, you’d think the car would be an oil-digging machine. It turns out that the opposite is true.
This TikTok posted by @orozcosautoservice_ asks a mechanic what car can’t go 100,000 miles. Each mechanic responded using a model from a luxury car brand. These answers include luxury car brands BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Range Rover, Ford, and Chevrolet.
So which luxury cars did your mechanic say you should avoid?
Here’s a breakdown of each brand and which models are harder to reach 100,000 miles.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Range Rover Chevrolet Traverse Ford Explorer and Edge
Why are these cars so hard to reach 100,000 miles?
Cars aren’t built like they used to be. According to Yahoo Finance, luxury cars break down more often and can be more expensive to repair than cheaper brands.
New technologies and components bring new challenges and problems to solve. Car manufacturers do their best to address any possible issues during the design stage and before launching a car. But there’s only so much you can do before selling a car to the public. The real test is when the car is used as a daily driver.
So why has luxury car maintenance become so common despite the high initial cost?
Luxury car brands tend to emphasize prestige lifestyles and sophisticated design. It’s all about having style and class. These cars skimp on long-term reliability and boast flashy rides and high-performance engines.
Luxury car brands are known for making frequent visits to repair shops. This is because these cars typically have complex systems, specialized parts, and electrical components that can lead to maintenance issues.
More specialized systems, parts, and advanced technology make maintenance more difficult. Your everyday mechanic won’t know every detail, so you need an expert. Whenever a professional is involved, you will end up paying much more. Especially at the dealer.
Gone are the days of building cars that can travel 300,000,000 miles.
What can you do to make your luxury car last longer?
Just like any other car, always maintain it. A well-maintained car can last hundreds of thousands of miles. According to Car and Driver, here’s a list of things you can do to minimize maintenance on your luxury car.
Check the fluids: oil change, transmission fluid, coolant, windshield wiper fluid Check the tires: tire rotation, tire pressure, tread depth Check the lights: headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals Test the windshield wipers: Replace the wipers if damaged Check the brakes: Every 6 months or tire rotation Replace the air filter Inspect the battery
So what did viewers think of these takes?
One user trolled: “My ex just got a Chevy Traverse and I couldn’t be happier for him.”
“Hey, my Land Rover still does 150k, like I drive it to the mechanic every other week. It’s actually already in the shop!” one person joked.
One user complained, “My BMW has less than 50,000 miles on it, and I’ve been to the store three times this year.”
“My BMW just passed 110K. Runs and drives perfectly,” another user shared.
This TikTok has received over 2.7 million views and 89.7K likes.
@orozcosautoservice_ Cars with less than 100,000 miles according to the Long Beach Road team 👨🏻🔧🚗 #autorepair #autoshop #cars ♬ Original Sound – Orozco’s Auto Service
The Daily Dot reached out to Orozco’s Auto Service via email and Instagram direct message. We also emailed BMW, Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, and Ford.
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