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Auto expert Zinoviev listed 3 premium used cars that will ruin their owner

Buying an eight- to ten-year-old Mercedes E-Class or BMW 3 or 5 Series may seem like a tempting idea: over the years, they lose up to 70% of their value and become comparable in cost to regular mass-produced cars like the Kia Cerato. However, the low price is deceptive, and the main risks lie under the hood.

In short, the worst case for the owner of a used German premium car is a breakdown of the engine or transmission. Repair costs can be astronomical, warned “Behind the Wheel” expert Sergei Zinoviev.

The problem is aggravated by the fact that automakers deliberately complicate engines with innovations, although it is possible to meet environmental standards with simpler and more reliable aspirated engines.

In addition to expensive troubleshooting, premium fuel and oils will also be required. Moreover, it is useful to reduce the recommended oil change interval by half, the specialist noted.

It was previously reported that UAZ would rename the SUV for the first time in the history of the Hunter model.

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