Also which is most reliable…..I’m not worried about how fast it goes, or how it looks….I just want a reliable car that won’t be super expensive to fix.
It would be a tie between the Saab and the Volvo. Swedish cars are insanely expensive to repair (even more than German and Japanese cars, and way more than American ones).
The upside is, both Saab and Volvo are reliable, with the Volvos having a slight edge. They’re both quite a bit more reliable than the Audis.
If you’re looking at a car like this, but want cheaper parts without sacrificing reliability, there are other options.
For brand new cars, a Buick or Lincoln, or a fully loaded Mercury would be a nice alternative to all three compaies.
If you’re buying used, go for a fully loaded Buick, Chrysler, Lincoln (but not Continental), Oldsmobile, or even a large low-end luxury car like a Pontiac Bonneville or Mercury Grand Marquis. They’re very similar to the Swedish cars and the Audis, they ride softer, have more room, and the Buicks are even more reliable.
If you have any more questions about these, or any other cars, please feel free to ask.
6 Responses to “Which car has the most expensive parts? Saab, Audi or Volvo?”
Audi all the way!
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Go with the Volvo its your best bet.
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I believe Audi’s are the most expensive. I think Volvos cheaper, but they tend to be not as nice. A reliable car that is cheap to fix is a Chevy or a Pontiac. Toyotas and Hondas are just as reliable as the Chevys or Pontiacs, but more expensive to fix. But, it depends which car you want. For example, never buy a car in its first year, they are still working out the kinks. Some good, reliable cars are the Chevy Cobalt, the Chevy Malibu, the Chevy Impala, the Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac Grand Am, Pontiac Grand Prix, etc.
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My father has been in the car business for over 40 years as a mechanic, service writer and manager. He currently works for Audi where he constantly talks about how expensive the parts are. VW is also very expensive.
Parts and servicewise, probably similar. Most reliable, fewer problems…I’d say the Volvo.
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It would be a tie between the Saab and the Volvo. Swedish cars are insanely expensive to repair (even more than German and Japanese cars, and way more than American ones).
The upside is, both Saab and Volvo are reliable, with the Volvos having a slight edge. They’re both quite a bit more reliable than the Audis.
If you’re looking at a car like this, but want cheaper parts without sacrificing reliability, there are other options.
For brand new cars, a Buick or Lincoln, or a fully loaded Mercury would be a nice alternative to all three compaies.
If you’re buying used, go for a fully loaded Buick, Chrysler, Lincoln (but not Continental), Oldsmobile, or even a large low-end luxury car like a Pontiac Bonneville or Mercury Grand Marquis. They’re very similar to the Swedish cars and the Audis, they ride softer, have more room, and the Buicks are even more reliable.
If you have any more questions about these, or any other cars, please feel free to ask.
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They are all expensive because all parts are imported. And because they are considered "premium" cars, your labor costs are a bit higher as well. I’ve owned an Audi, my sister has had 3 Volvos, and my coworker has a Saab. All cost and arm and a leg.
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