We’ve all heard about how a cheap German car is the most expensive purchase of your life. While that might be an exaggeration, used German luxury cars are certainly not cheap to own and maintain once their warranties run out. That doesn’t just mean it’s expensive to repair — insurance costs, fuel economy, and more add up to turn what seemed like a reasonable purchase within your budget into a nightmare. That’s not to say all aspects of owning one are hellish, though.
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