Which Cars Are a Goldmine (or a Money Pit)?

1. A Porsche 911

Model Years: 1963-Present Avg. Repair Costs: $1,192* Given the high cost of purchasing a Porsche 911 (2021 model, which costs over $100,000), it is expected that repair expenses will be high. Porsche repairs typically cost $1,192, which is significantly more than the national average, according to RepairPal.

Porsche 911, Twitter.com, and @esholina1 According to RepairPal, Porsche owners visit the shop an average of once a year, and there is a 21 percent probability that the damage is severe. Additionally, Porsche oil changes are significantly more costly than those for Ford or Toyota vehicles. Porsche mechanics are in higher demand due to their unique skills.

2. The Honda Accord

Model Years: 1976–Present; $400* is the average repair cost. A Honda Accord repair typically costs $400, which is $126 less than average. Should you properly maintain it, the Honda Accord might reach 200,000 miles. Even though the Accord is a used model from a few years ago, Consumer Reports asserts that it is among the market's cars most likely to reach 200K.

Twitter.com/@CarConnection/Honda Accord If you need to replace the Honda Accord, the cost of repairs could go up because new parts will need to be imported. For instance, the cost of replacing the engine without labor might range from $550 to $1,900.

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