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2023-05-08 Economy

autoblog - These cars are the cheapest to maintain over 10 years

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Posted by Besoeker 2023-05-08 07:43|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 This article doesn't tell the whole story. 'Maintenance' is only one aspect of vehicle ownership. EV's vs gasoline powered cars...? The spark plugs on my refrigerator never need replacing. A bit of apples and oranges in my view.

Posted by Besoeker 2023-05-08 07:55|| 2023-05-08 07:55|| Front Page Top

#2 'Battery Replacement' for EV's in the 11th year would skew the article's results dramatically.

Average lifespan of an EV's battery pack estimated to be at least 10 years or 100,000 miles. If you have one, sell or trade at 80-90K.

This might be fine for our urban dwellers who rarely travel beyond 50 miles per trip. Move inland, where the distances are greater (oftentimes a LOT), and you have a problem.

There will be no 'Used' market for EV's outside of urban areas. In the outback, one would be forced to buy 'New'.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2023-05-08 09:17|| 2023-05-08 09:17|| Front Page Top

#3 Haven't heard much about trade-in value on EVs, but as the charging cycles go up, I bet the trade-in value drops precipitously.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-05-08 09:26|| 2023-05-08 09:26|| Front Page Top

#4 As long as you don't actually use them, and take an Uber everywhere, the list is mostly correct.
Out in the real world, we generally use our vehicles.
The list is mostly an ad for public transit.

Posted by ed in texas 2023-05-08 13:36|| 2023-05-08 13:36|| Front Page Top

#5 As Bruce Williams said, the only things that go away if you ignore them are your wife and your teeth.

Skimp on maintenance at your own peril. Pay now or really pay later.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-05-08 13:46|| 2023-05-08 13:46|| Front Page Top

#6 Until the $7,000 to $14,500 battery has to be replaced in 7 to 8 years or less.

Posted by NN2N1 2023-05-08 19:20|| 2023-05-08 19:20|| Front Page Top

#7 Dad always said an oil change (<$50) was the best insurance. Now, not so much. Just BOHICA

Posted by Frank G 2023-05-08 19:58|| 2023-05-08 19:58|| Front Page Top

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