The top 10 least costly cars to maintain

If you can forget about your auto loans, buying a new car is a very exciting time for anyone. Purchase price is always important to consider, but do not stop there. All recurring expenses should be considered like fuel and maintenance. Automotive.com provides a list of the top 10 new least costly cars to maintain. What follows are the numbers you’ll have to make an informed decision.

10. 2010 new Chevy

A standard 1.6 L, inline four-cylinder L4 engine was placed in the new Chevy Aveo. Estimates for fuel economy are 27 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, which is good within the modern market of green hybrid cars. The MSRP can cost you anywhere between $ 11,965 and $ 15,365.

Five-year maintenance cost: $ 1,361
Costs of repairs over five years is $ 390

9. 2010’s newest Nissan Frontier

Do you believe me when I say that a truck is number 9? The 2010 Nissan Frontier certainly qualifies. The 4.0L V6 engine (or the smaller 2.5 L L4) gets 14 mpg city, 19 mpg highway, which is to be expected with this beast. MSRP ranges from $ 20,690 to $ 26,840, which is on the low end for trucks in its class. But for maintenance and repairs, the 2010 Nissan Frontier is high-class.

Five-year maintenance cost – $ 1,350
About $ 541 is the five year repair cost

8. 2010 Chevy Avalanche

Another truck, this time even larger than the Frontier. With 10 mpg city and 15 mpg highway, the 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche has a 5.3L V8 engine. The MSRP will cost you a chunk of money between $ 35,725 and $ 48,865. But it’s a very solid vehicle that does not require much to keep going.

$ 1,343 will be how much you pay for maintenance each five years
Repairs over five years will costs about $ 611

7. New Chevrolet Malibu

The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu gets us away from trucks and back to smaller cars. The 2.4L four cylinder engine will keep the car running with a mileage of 22 city and 30 highway. MSRP ranges from $ 21,825 to $ 26,605.

Five-year maintenance cost – $ 1,319
Five years of repairs will put you out about $ 431

6. Honda Civic from 2010

Fuel economy is amazing in this little Honda Civic because of a four cylinder engine. The 2010 Civic (sedan or coupe) maxes at 2.0 L.

MSRP range – $ 16,255 – $ 23,800
Five years of maintenance is going to cost $ 1,270
$ 521 is the cost of five years of repair

5. Honda Fit from 2010

“Fit” is a perfect word for this new Honda. A hatchback that gets 28 mpg city/35 mpg highway is perfect for a value-conscious consumer on the go.

MSRP range – $ 15,700 – $ 17,260
Five-year maintenance cost – $ 1,245
Repairs over five years will cost about $ 521

4. Saab 9-7x

The Saab 9-7x has a 6.0 L V8 engine as it is one of the two cars from 2009. That power may only net 20 mpg highway, but other costs (apart from purchase) are low.

You’ll pay min of $ 42,615 and max of $ 49, 105
Five-year maintenance cost – $ 1,214
Repairs for five years cost around $ 600

3. 2009 Saab 9-3

The 2009 Saab 9-3 comes in convertible, sedan and wagon models

MSRP Range – $ 30,360 – $ 51,330
Five years of maintenance will cost around $ 1,183
$ 520 will be the repair cost over a five year period

2. 2010 Saab 9-3

And here’s the next year’s model.

$ 28,900 will be your min price with $ 45,080 as probably the most you’ll pay
Maintenance for five years will cost you $ 1,183
Repairs over five years cost $ 535

1. 2010 MINI Coop

For five years, you will only be paying $ 1,160 in repairs with this baby. Great gas mileage is offered with the dependable 2010 MINI Cooper.

MSRP range – $ 18,800 – $ 34,000
Five-year repair cost – $ 853

Citations

Automotive.com
automotive.com/best-cars/least-expensive-cars-to-maintain/index.html
The 2010 MINI Cooper and “Mission Control”
youtube.com/watch?v=qmX6Ns-we3M