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Cheap Cars That Are Extremely Expensive to Maintain

There are good, inexpensive cars that satisfy consumers, but did you know that some cheap cars are extremely expensive to maintain? Click and find out!

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Price is always the biggest suspect when it comes to material goods, and it's even more suspect when that goods are vehicles. Owning a good car is essential; having the freedom to move around is comfortable and completely safe. However, it's not easy to find good, inexpensive cars that meet all the owner's needs. Therefore, today we'll show you some cheap cars that are extremely expensive to maintain. Check it out! 

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Good and Cheap Cars – Mr. Cars

Good and inexpensive cars 

As mentioned above, we will show some vehicle models that are relatively inexpensive on the market, but expensive to maintain. We used sources such as iCarros, Webmotors, and of course, the Inmetro rating. We considered the car's quality and the average financial situation of a hypothetical potential customer. Therefore, we chose cars that have a maximum value of... R$ 50,000,00 and some models with a certain margin of error.

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Because, when comparing the following models with their competitors, they can be considered "cheap," we also considered their Inmetro rating and fuel consumption, which is why we created this list exclusively for you. 

So, before any objections arise, I need to give you a warning.Never think about buying a car at market price without reading this article; it will change your perspective. Keep reading to find out! 

What makes a car a gas guzzler? 

Like any other energy provider, a car needs to consume energy to move, and this means it spends money on fuel, maintenance, insurance, car washes, etc. Good and cheap cars aren't always the best option when buying a vehicle; sometimes the most expensive one is the most worthwhile in the long run. 

Vehicle expenses are annual, accumulating all the minimum monthly costs such as car washes, fuel, taxes, and others. Therefore, for a good, inexpensive car to not cost too much to maintain, it needs to have the necessary fuel economy. 

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To avoid excessive fuel consumption when buying a car, it's important to consider a few details before purchasing. Below is a list of important items to look for in a vehicle before considering a purchase:

  • Energy Consumption
  • City Consumption – Ethanol
  • Highway Consumption – Ethanol
  • Combined Consumption – Ethanol
  • City Consumption – Gasoline
  • Highway Fuel Consumption – Gasoline
  • Combined Consumption – Gasoline
  • IPVA Value – DPVAT 
  • Annual Insurance Value
  • Review and Maintenance

Examples of Good and Cheap Cars That Are Expensive to Maintain

Volkswagen Gol Trendline 1.6 

The Volkswagen Gol is an icon of the German automaker Volkswagen, designed exclusively in Brazil. In terms of quality and price, it's one of the best affordable cars on the market. Its history is iconic, having been on the market for exactly 40 years; a car that Brazilians have known since its origins. Elected “Car of the Year"In Brazil, twice featured by Autoesporte magazine. Certainly, the Volkswagen Gol left its mark on our country." 

Volkswagen Gol Trendline 1.6 – Mr. Cars

Now, its seventh version, called the Gol G7, with the Trendline 1.6 version, falls into the category of good and inexpensive cars, but not as inexpensive as it is to maintain. The vehicle's value is estimated at... R$ 34,500.00That's a very reasonable price. But now we'll list the vehicle's expenses using search information from iCarros.

  • Acquisition Value: R$ 45,859.00
  • Depreciation Value: R$ 17,425.08 (38.00%)
  • Mandatory fees: R$ 5,726.63
  • Mandatory insurance: R$ 204.30
  • Optional insurance: R$ 5,391.96
  • Revision: R$ 1,933.60
  • Washing: R$ 1,800.00
  • Fuel: R$ 17,757.39
  • Cost over 3 years: R$ 50,238.96
  • Monthly cost: R$ 1,395.53
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Volkswagen Gol – Mr. Cars

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