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Thoughts on a 2015 BMW?
Hi dear, just wondering would it be wise to buy 2015 or above model used bmw 1 series.someone told me bmw’s are more expensive to maintain.I would travel in daily basis.sometimes long trip.so would it be worthy either bmw 1 series or volvo v40 or hyundai tucson of same years.
Our answer:
Hi there,
Maintenance costs for premium brands can be higher, it's true, but we wouldn't expect a big difference between the three cars you mentioned. If the BMW is a diesel, it's likely to be the most economical of the three, with the Volvo close behind (depending on version and engine of course). The Hyundai is a far more spacious car than the other two mentioned and Hyundai has a particularly good reputation for reliability, but the cars will be more efficient and more enjoyable to drive.
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