15 2025 car models you should stay away from when you retire

Buying a car in retirement may require a different thought process. In the past, you may have traded in a car every few years, but now that you have a steady income — and no longer have to commute to work — you may want to hold on to your next vehicle for longer.

You may have preferred certain brands and models in the past, but now that you’ve entered a new chapter in your life, it may be time to reconsider. In particular, it’s wise to research car maintenance costs so you don’t accidentally buy a new car that requires expensive maintenance.

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In general, Ram, Jeep, Ford, GMC and Chrysler are the most expensive popular brands – non-luxury brands – to maintain over a 10-year period, according to CarEdge.

Of course, some models of these brands are significantly more expensive to maintain than others. Knowing what you’re getting into before you buy can save you a lot of money in the long run.

Here’s a look at 15 brand new 2025 car models you should avoid in retirement due to their high 10-year maintenance costs per CarEdge. All vehicle starting prices were obtained from Kelley Blue Book.

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• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $10,873

• Starting price 2025: $38,830

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• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $10,765

• Starting price 2025: $43,590

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $10,499

• Starting price 2025: $27,495

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $9,757

• Starting price 2025: $60,000

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $9,544

• Starting price 2025: $60,495

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $9,536

• Starting price 2025: $63,495

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $9,392

• Starting price 2025: $39,890

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $9,330

• Starting price 2025: $41,220

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $9,124

• Starting price 2025: $36,795

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $9,122

• Starting price 2025: $41,995

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $9,101

• Starting price 2025: $29,490

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $8,984

• Starting price 2025: $46,395

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $8,930

• Starting price 2025: $29,995

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $8,861

• Starting price 2025: $24,395

• Average 10-year maintenance costs: $9,101

• Starting price 2025: $21,495

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