Photo by Velito on Unsplash Although it’s better nowadays, German cars just can’t shake off their reputation of being expensive to maintain, especially with luxury brands. To be quite honest, there’s a grain of truth to those claims, especially when you look at brands like BMW and Mercedes Benz. German cars are generally from luxury brands, so they use premium parts and special services, so such claims aren’t unfounded.

Source: Pixabay Luxury cars are some of the most fantastic rides with top-tier performance, comfort, and amenities. However, luxury models are also known for being unreliable, which is why many would-be buyers are worried about their actual ownership costs. True enough, the repair and maintenance of luxury cars can be costly. But what about in the case of Volvo? Are Volvos expensive to maintain? Volvo is indeed a luxury brand with relatively high repair and maintenance costs.

A tight budget doesn’t mean that you can’t get a quality car in 2021. If you are looking for a good car that is still relatively modern, has low mileage, and has a great value, look no further than a 2015 Nissan Sentra. You can easily find one today for ten thousand dollars or less, often with under fifty thousand miles on the odometer. It is a very practical car with an engine that can reach up to 40 mpg on the highway, and it has many standard features that are still only available as options on some newer cars costing twice as much.

The 2015 Santa Fe Sport is an excellent small SUV for anyone looking for plenty of cargo space and comfortable seating for five. It comes with a fuel efficient 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that offers enough power to zip around the streets, anywhere from the city to the country, or an even more powerful turbocharged engine which provides a great ride with the tight steering of the Santa Fe Sport.

If you’re looking for a great midsize SUV with seating for five or seven, then the Sorento is a wonderful option. Its base model is well-equipped and quite capable, while the higher trims have great luxury and performance options to choose from. And while it could get pretty expensive when new, a pre-owned 2014 Sorento can give you premium equipment without the premium price. If the 2014 Sorento feels like the car for you, then CoPilot can help you find one at a dealer near you and we’ll help make sure you pay a fair price for a great car.

The 2020 Ford Edge is a very capable midsize SUV with two quality engine options, great standard features, and premium options available. Despite its large size for a five seat SUV, the standard 4-cylinder engine gets surprisingly good fuel mileage, and the optional V6 engine provides impressively sporty performance. And this doesn’t have to come at a massive expense, as you can save a lot of money buying a nearly new pre-owned 2020 Ford Edge.

It can be hard to choose between the many great small SUVs on offer these days, but one that stands out from the rest is the Subaru Forester. It is one of the most capable off-road vehicles around with standard four-wheel drive, high ground clearance, and a powerful optional turbocharged engine that can take you over nearly any terrain you need it to. When you combine that with the ample cargo and seating space, good fuel economy, excellent reliability rating, well-equipped interior, and generous slew of safety features, you have an all-around vehicle that can suit any of your needs.

In 2018, The Chevy Suburban desperately needed some new competition for the biggest and best SUV on the market. So in came the 2019 Ford Expedition Max. With 8 seats, cargo space for days, and powerful V6 and V8 options, the Expedition Max has a lot to offer for anyone in need of a large SUV. Whether you need it for hauling family, boats, luggage, etc., the 2019 Expedition Max has the space and power to get the job done, and it does so with all the technology and luxury features you could ask for.

The 2017 model year is one of the best choices for a pre-owned Range Rover from Land Rover. It has nearly all the same available features as a 2020 model, and a nearly identical design inside and out. It is not only one of the most stylish, luxurious SUVs on the market, but it is also extremely capable on and off road. With the choice of a turbocharged diesel V6, supercharged V6, and supercharged V8 engines to choose from, you have three great options so you can choose to prioritize speed, torque, or fuel efficiency.

After ten years of its previous design, Toyota released the third generation Tacoma for the 2016 model year with more aggressive styling, an enhanced frame, and improved engine options. This gives it better fuel efficiency, towing, and off-road capabilities than the 2015 model, and puts it about on par with the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. If you want a capable, stylish pickup truck but don’t need a full-sized behemoth, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma is one of the best compact pickups on the market.