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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I generally stick to Hondas, not because of the purchase price, but because of the maintenance costs.  Often I've thought, "I can get a gently used Mercedes or BMW for a similar price as a new Honda, why not do that?"  Then I remember that the average maintenance costs are much higher (BMW is more than double Honda), and realize it's not such a good deal after all.  [/quote]

This! I care more about not having to take my car in for repairs all the time than I do about brand names. I buy brand new cheapo Hondas and never have to do anything other than basic maintenance. (Also they don't depreciate as drastically.)[/quote]

This logic would make sense, except that Consumer Reports now rates Honda below average in terms of reliability, and below BMW. So you are more likely to take a Honda in for repair than BMW. Though I do agree that a repair on a BMW is likely going to cost more than a repair on a Honda. :)[/quote]

As I said, 10 year maintenance costs on a BMW are more than double Honda, and triple Toyota.  Lexus is surprisingly low, doubtless because of the Toyota affiliation.

[url]https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-most-and-least-expensive-cars-to-maintain-by-maddy-martin[/url] [/quote]

LOL, no. They "found the amount spent on every two oil changes (as oil changes are generally done every six months)." This ignores the fact that BMW and MB all use long cycle oil changes of 1 oil change for every 12 months. I also don't see how this study factors in the fact that BMW includes free service for the first 3 years.

Again, I agree that it costs more to maintain a BMW than a Honda, having owned both for the past 15 years. But people should be realistic about the differences and not ignore the fact that BMW now ranks higher in reliability than Honda. [/quote]

If you are agreeing with the point, why on earth are you arguing the point?  [/quote]

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