Top 10 Luxury Cars With the Lowest Total Cost to Own for 2006
04-14-06, 11:06 AM
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Top 10 Luxury Cars With the Lowest Total Cost to Own for 2006
Top 10 Luxury Cars With the Lowest TCO for 2006
By Warren Clarke
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/...p10luxltco06.0
1. 2006 Chrysler 300 — TCO: $38,023.
2. 2006 Volvo V50 — TCO: $39,273
3. 2006 Volvo S40 — TCO: $42,091
4. 2006 Audi A4 — TCO: $43,995
5. 2006 Lexus ES 330 — TCO: $44,979
6. 2006 BMW 3 Series — TCO: $45,656
7. 2006 Infiniti G35 — TCO: $45,661
8. 2006 Acura TL — TCO: $46,013
9. 2006 Volvo V70 — TCO: $47,434
10. 2006 Volvo S60 — TCO: $47,620
By Warren Clarke
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/...p10luxltco06.0
Luxury cars can get expensive. We're not just talking about the price tag; we're talking about the True Cost to OwnSM, or TCO.
It's true. Over a five-year period, TCO expenses (depreciation, financing, insurance, taxes and fees, fuel, maintenance and repairs) can easily meet or exceed the purchase price of your swanky new ride. (Check this Special Report for more information about TCO.)
Looking to buy a luxury car that won't bite you in the wallet when it comes to things like fuel expense, maintenance and depreciation? Using Edmunds.com's TCO calculator, we've generated this list of the 10 high-end cruisers with the lowest five-year True Cost to Own as of March 2006.
Each model's ranking and TCO figures reflect the trim level with the lowest True Cost to Own (typically the base trim).
It's true. Over a five-year period, TCO expenses (depreciation, financing, insurance, taxes and fees, fuel, maintenance and repairs) can easily meet or exceed the purchase price of your swanky new ride. (Check this Special Report for more information about TCO.)
Looking to buy a luxury car that won't bite you in the wallet when it comes to things like fuel expense, maintenance and depreciation? Using Edmunds.com's TCO calculator, we've generated this list of the 10 high-end cruisers with the lowest five-year True Cost to Own as of March 2006.
Each model's ranking and TCO figures reflect the trim level with the lowest True Cost to Own (typically the base trim).
2. 2006 Volvo V50 — TCO: $39,273
3. 2006 Volvo S40 — TCO: $42,091
4. 2006 Audi A4 — TCO: $43,995
5. 2006 Lexus ES 330 — TCO: $44,979
6. 2006 BMW 3 Series — TCO: $45,656
7. 2006 Infiniti G35 — TCO: $45,661
8. 2006 Acura TL — TCO: $46,013
9. 2006 Volvo V70 — TCO: $47,434
10. 2006 Volvo S60 — TCO: $47,620
04-14-06, 12:15 PM
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When I saw Volvo popping up, I was searching to see if the XC90 SUV showed up as everyone I know who has had it has encountered numerous issues.
The 3-series I can imagine has been there for years. I had one and it was a delightful vehicle until I had to sell it for law school funds.
The 3-series I can imagine has been there for years. I had one and it was a delightful vehicle until I had to sell it for law school funds.
I'm actually kind of surprised the BMW E90 3 is up there though. That is kind of promising for that car.
04-14-06, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
The 300C is not a luxury car. It starts at 22k, has the interior appointments of a, well Chysler.
Its not bad, but far from luxurious.
Just because something LOOKS luxurious, doesn't make it luxurious
Its not bad, but far from luxurious.
Just because something LOOKS luxurious, doesn't make it luxurious
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