This list does not take into consideration the huge cost of owning a Porsche.
Google search The average cost for a Porsche 911 Oil Change is between $523 and $550. Labor costs are estimated between $43 and $55 while parts are priced between $480 and $495.
Even Subarus are expensive when you figure a head gasket repair will cost between $1,600 and $2,000. And it will be necessary.
“This list does not take into consideration the huge cost of owning a Porsche.”
100% right. I own a different German luxury/sport make, and the repair costs are currently bleeding me. Stuff that would likely never even go wrong in a Honda or Toyota or a Chevy will go wrong in your Teutonic sports car, and the repairs will cost 3X-5X what they’d cost in a Toyota.
I have owned 6 Subarus now and do not recall ever having to get a head gasket replaced.
I love my Porsche 911 and the most reliable car I have ever owned.
My biggest problem is all the kids that want to race me.
Scary powerful and too expensive to risk being stupid.
My Subaru STI has proven to hold its value but the most unreliable car I have ever owned.
Yep. I once saw a Ferrari sell at auction (on TV) for $35k. Hmmmm I thought - maybe I should do that. Then the commentator actually mentions, “...and before everyone rushes out to an auction to get a cheap Ferrari, consider the $5k+ per year costs to properly maintain it”.
OK. Maybe not.
Super cars are made with super materials, some designed as maintenance items. So they’re super expensive to replace.
Subaru headgasket repair depends in part on frequent replacement of subie approved coolant.
“This list does not take into consideration the huge cost of owning a Porsche.”
my exact first thought as well!
compare total lifetime ownership costs of porche, BMW, VW, other euro krap vs honda or toyota ...