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harshini12
By harshini12 | Community user | 1 Post | 21 May 2013 at 10:00am

I would like to know which car model incurs less ongoing maintenance costs? I am planning to buy a NZ new Subaru SUV model, does this model come with high maintenance costs in the future? What models would you recommend - possibly looking at toyota, mazda, honda & subaru? Please advise?

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Harshini

ABayliss
By ABayliss | AA Expert | 2169 Posts | 21 May 2013 at 11:36am

Hi Harshini,
It's not really clear exactly which models you are comparing, or whether you are thinking of buying new or used.
Assuming you are comparing brand new Subaru Forrester, Toyota Rav4, Mazda CX-5 and Honda CRV, then the Mazda will be cheapest to service and maintain as you get three years free servicing with the Mazda.
In most other respects, these models should be relatively similar to service and maintain.