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If you are looking for a new car, it’s important to consider the high maintenance and repair costs associated with some models.
While some vehicles have low repair costs and can help you keep more money in your bank account, others might quickly eat a hole in your wallet.
CarEdge recently analyzed the cost of maintaining various types of cars. According to the website, the following vehicles are among the most expensive to maintain.
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The Jeep Cherokee will cost you about $10,244 in maintenance and repairs during the vehicle’s first 10 years. This is $1,111 more than the average for popular SUVs.
The Dodge Grand Caravan minivan comes with a major price tag for maintenance and repair during the vehicle's first 10 years.
Expect to pay about $10,332 to cover costs during that time, which is $1,001 higher than the cost for other minivans in the segment.
Chrysler Voyager
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The Chrysler Voyager will cost you an average of $10,342 in maintenance and repair costs during the first 10 years. That is $1,011 more than for other popular minivan models.
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The Dodge Durango SUV will cost you $10,342 in maintenance and repairs during the first 10 years. That is $1,227 more than you will pay for other SUV models.
Jeep Wrangler
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The Jeep Wrangler might be a great off-road vehicle, but it isn’t always so nice to your wallet.
Expect to pay $10,397 in maintenance and repairs over 10 years to keep your Wrangler running. That is $1,264 more than you would pay for other SUV models.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Expect to pay $10,484 in maintenance and repair costs over 10 years if you pick up a Jeep Grand Cherokee. That tops other SUV models by $1,351.
The Chrysler Pacifica is the most expensive minivan to repair and maintain, according to CarEdge.
Expect to pay around $10,620 in maintenance and repair costs over the first 10 years, which is $1,289 higher than what you would expect to pay for other minivans.
Chevrolet Express
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A Chevrolet Express van is likely to cost you extra cash for maintenance and repairs over the first 10 years of the vehicle’s life.
The Chevrolet Express costs about $11,370 to maintain during that time. Although it’s a lot of money, it’s actually $333 better than what you would pay for other full-size van models.
The Chevrolet Express Cargo version of the van will cost you $11,320 over 10 years for repairs. That is better than the segment average by $383.
Ford Transit
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The Ford Transit will take a bite out of your wallet in terms of maintenance and repair costs.
The Ford Transit Wagon will set you back $11,632 over 10 years. On the bright side, that is $71 less than the average for full-size van models.
Meanwhile, the Ford Transit Cargo will cost around $11,701 during that time, $2 better than the segment average.
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The uniquely designed Jeep Gladiator can turn heads as you drive by, but it might also ding your wallet in terms of maintenance and repair costs over 10 years.
Expect to pay $11,803 in maintenance and repair costs during that time, $1,482 more than the segment average.
GMC Sierra
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GMC’s Sierra lineup could cost you some serious cash for maintenance and repairs.
The GMC Sierra 2500HD might set you back around $13,029 in costs over 10 years. But at least that beats other heavy-duty models by $1,304.
The GMC Sierra 3500HD will cost you around 13,095 for that same time period, which — while expensive — beats the segment average by $1,238.
Chevrolet Silverado
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The Chevy Silverado might set you back in terms of maintenance and repair costs.
A Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD can cost you $14,644 in maintenance and repair costs over 10 years, which is $311 more than the average for heavy-duty models.
Meanwhile, a Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD can cost you $14,686 for that same time period, $353 more than the average.
Ford’s F-Series of trucks were the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. in 2022, according to Car and Driver. However, you might have to spend some money to maintain them.
The trucks in this series will cost a fair amount to main and repair over 10 years:
Ford F-250: $14,929 ($596 more than the segment average)
Ford F-350: $14,973 ($640)
Ford F-450: $15,479 ($1,146)
Ford F-550 Super Duty: $14,841 ($508)
The Ford F-150 comes in at a lower cost of $10,245 for 10 years of maintenance and repairs, which is actually $76 better than the average for popular pickup truck models.
Ram ProMaster
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Expect to pay high maintenance and repair costs over 10 years if you purchase one of Ram’s ProMaster vans.
The ProMaster City cargo van might cost you $19,870, a whopping $8,167 higher than the average for full-size van models. The ProMaster Cargo Van can run you $20,061. That is $8,358 more than the segment average.
Ram trucks
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Ram trucks are going to be the most expensive vehicles to maintain over the first 10 years of the vehicle’s life, according to CarEdge.
Here is how much you can expect to pay:
Ram 4500: $25,134 ($10,801 higher than the segment average)
Ram 5500: $25,202 ($10,869)
Ram 2500: $25,464 ($11,131)
Ram 3500: $25,844 ($11,511)
With costs that high, you might have to find other places to save money on your vehicle, such as finding a way to save on car insurance.
Bottom line
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The vehicles on this list might have a lot of attractive features, but they might come at the steep price of high maintenance and repair costs.
So, if your goal is to grow your wealth over time, you might want to think carefully about whether one of these vehicles is the right fit for you.
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