You Won't Believe How Much These Cars Cost to Maintain

11. Six-Series BMW

Years of Model: 1976–2020 Average Repair Cost: $1,563 per year The luxury carmaker BMW has been manufacturing grand tourers since the 1970s under the 6-Series nameplate. BMW discontinued the 6-Series in 1989, only to bring it back in 2003. The 2019 BMW 6-Series, with an MSRP of $70,300, is the most recent model.

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BMW 6-Series ©Shutterstock/Fingerhut According to Motor1, the average cost of repairs and maintenance for BMW owners is between $1,000 and $1,700, which is more than many other models. Edmunds calculated that the 6-Series would require $1,563 in repairs. Minor repairs for these high-end cars often cost between $150 and $400, while major repairs can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000.

12. The Volkswagen Atlas

Years of Model: 2019–2021 Average Repair Cost: $226 per year The cost of annual VW Atlas repairs can range from $95 to $1,854, according to YourMechanic, depending on what has to be fixed. It is $226 on average. J.D. Power and other organizations have not given the VW Atlas's latter iterations—the 2022 Atlas in particular—positive reviews.

Shutterstock/Steve Lagreca Volkswagen Atlas The Atlas has an average reliability rating of 70/100 from J.D. Power, which is one point better than "Fair."The brand has an above-average overall reliability rating of 3.5/5 from RepairPal. The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas SE trim level has an MSRP of $34,600.