Lexus ES250, Jag XF 2.0A, E-Class E200, Audi A6, BMW 520

[Odyssey2011]

I am buying one of these, new one from AD for my next 10 years usage, my annual driving is around 18k mileage, seldom do long distance drive.

 

Reliability, how much do i need to set a budget for repair cost (not under servicing and maintenance) for these model typically for 10 years driving. What are the typical problem parts which need repairing?

 

I am not sure how to choose, i am fine with all these car style and handling and electronics. Seeking advices from the many car gurus here, which car is a smart buy? considering cost and maintenance. Thank you.

[Thaiyotakamli]

E200

If want save money then e250

[F355]

Usually people who consider buying these cars do not worry about the maintenance costs . 

[Odyssey2011]

E200

If want save money then e250

I think you meant ES250.

In term of repair cost and reliability, possible to rank or group it further, i think this would help me understand better making clearer comparison. 

 

Like below.

1) ES250

2) E200

3) BMW 520, Jag XF 2.0?

4) ?

5) ?

[Odyssey2011]

E200

If want save money then e250

I think you meant ES250.

In term of repair cost and reliability, possible to rank or group it further, i think this would help me understand better making clearer comparison. 

 

Like below.

1) ES250

2) E200

3) BMW 520, Jag XF 2.0?

4) ?

5) ?

[Odyssey2011]

Usually people who consider buying these cars do not worry about the maintenance costs . 

 

I am unsure of some common major problems of these car, especially the Jag and Audi. I am trying not to end up buying one mistake car, 20k - 30k repair i am ok, if repair budget cost 50k or more then i classified these are unworthy car. 

[Steptronic]

1. BMW 520i

2. BMW 520i

3. BMW 520i

4. BMW 520i

5. BMW 520i

 

It will have everything you are looking for. Maintenance would be to the tune of 25k.

[RadX]

If one needs to ask ..... nvm

[Blueray]

1. E 200

2. ES 250

3. BMW 520

4. Audi A6

5. Jag XF

[Soya]

If one needs to ask ..... nvm

 

Dun so bad la. 

 

I have the answer............................Corolla. 

[Odyssey2011]

If one needs to ask ..... nvm

 

Yes need, hah... I am a car novice.

1. E 200

2. ES 250

3. BMW 520

4. Audi A6

5. Jag XF

 

Thanks, this is clear. 

[inlinesix]

Usually this kind of thread will end up confuse TS.

 

Since you are car novice, juz buy Lexus ES250.

 

Forget about the rest of it.

 

 

[Soya]

Usually this kind of thread will end up confuse TS.

 

Since you are car novice, juz buy Lexus ES250.

 

Forget about the rest of it.

 

Wahaha......true dat. 

[Odyssey2011]

1. BMW 520i

2. BMW 520i

3. BMW 520i

4. BMW 520i

5. BMW 520i

 

It will have everything you are looking for. Maintenance would be to the tune of 25k.

 

25k still reasonable. 

Wahaha......true dat. 

 

many supported ES250 as most reliable. Noted.

[Odyssey2011]

Dun so bad la. 

 

I have the answer............................Corolla. 

 

hah..I am car novice, corolla comparing with these cars, I can see and feel the differences. 

[Jp66]

if I am in your position, probably this will be my choices

 

1. E 200 or ES250 (sleepless nights to make the final decision) 

2. Jag XF

3. Audi A6

3. BMW 520

[Solar]

I am buying one of these, new one from AD for my next 10 years usage, my annual driving is around 18k mileage, seldom do long distance drive.

 

Reliability, how much do i need to set a budget for repair cost (not under servicing and maintenance) for these model typically for 10 years driving. What are the typical problem parts which need repairing?

 

I am not sure how to choose, i am fine with all these car style and handling and electronics. Seeking advices from the many car gurus here, which car is a smart buy? considering cost and maintenance. Thank you.

If u are concerned with maintenance and costs, maybe drop the jag off your list?

Assuming all are equally reliable and breakdown at the same time, the jag will probably give more headache vs the rest

 

Reason is, jag is much rare, spares may also be rare too, and likely going to be more costly and have a longer wait for it cos stockies don't keep so much stock around

[Odyssey2011]

if I am in your position, probably this will be my choices

 

1. E 200 or ES250 (sleepless nights to make the final decision) 

2. Jag XF

3. Audi A6

3. BMW 520

 

Wife prefers Jag, more prestige branding.