I Asked ChatGPT Which Luxury Cars To Stay Away From Buying: Here’s What It Said
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Buying a luxury car is a big deal. If you’re going to pay a premium to get around town, it’s important to invest in a vehicle that’s worth your money.
To learn more about which luxury cars aren’t worth their high price tag, GOBankingRates asked ChatGPT for advice. Keep reading to find out which five high-end cars the chatbot said aren’t worth purchasing.
Maserati Ghibli
A luxury Italian sport sedan, the Maserati Ghibli looks great, but it’s plagued with reliability issues, such as cheap interior materials — for the price of the car — and notably high maintenance issues, said ChatGPT. Additionally, the chatbot noted customers commonly complain of electrical failures, engine issues and parts scarcity.
Alex Black, an auto expert and chief marketing officer at EpicVIN, also told GOBankingRates this car isn’t worth the money.
“The parts cost an arm and a leg, and maintenance accumulates rapidly,” he said, likening the model to a “dressed-up version of a Chrysler,” but priced much higher.
Jaguar XF/XE
Despite its stylish look, the Jaguar brand is known for having poor reliability — especially regarding electrical systems and infotainment, said ChatGPT. Also not great, the chatbot chided the low resale value of the Jaguar XF/XE, claiming it depreciates faster than most of its German rivals.
Black described the Jaguar XF/XE as a pleasure to drive, but warned against buying it due to the potential for regular maintenance issues.
“The transmission, electric system and expensive repairs contribute to a bad buy in the long run,” he said.
BMW 7 Series (Older Models Around 2010-2016)
If you’re thinking about buying an older BMW 7 Series, the potentially low price tag may not outweigh the cost of future repairs. The 2010-2016 models are known for complicated electronics and pricey post-warranty repairs — specifically, suspension, engine cooling and iDrive system failures.
While Black praised the BMW 7 Series for its high-tech features and impressive level of comfort, he also warned this luxury sedan isn’t worth the money — in general, not just older models.
“Electronics fail, suspension deteriorates and even small jobs cost an arm and a leg,” Black said. “Post-warranty, the cost of owning a BMW 7 Series will escalate.”
Range Rover (Especially Pre-2018 Models)
It’s an iconic luxury SUV, but ChatGPT warned against purchasing a Range Rover, and especially an older model, as they’re known to be unreliable. This often includes issues with air suspension, electricals and transmission that can be extremely expensive, even on models with low mileage.
Black agreed that older Range Rovers can be problematic, as they’re prone to electrical malfunctions, suspension failures and oil leaks.
“Range Rovers are wonderful to drive in their prime, but their maintenance in the long term will strip your pocketbook,” he said.
Audi A8
While it referred to the Audi A8 as “beautifully engineered,” ChatGPT warned against buying this luxury sedan due to its complex nature and high maintenance costs. The chatbot noted the air suspension and electronics frequently fail on the A8, and claimed it loses value faster than competitors like the Mercedes S-Class.
Black also said to pass on the A8 due to reliability issues that can add up over years of ownership.
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