<prompt> Human: I saw this article from YourMechanic and thought I would share it with the other financially-conscious readers of this subreddit. From the article: Luxury imports from Germany, such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, along with domestic luxury brand Cadillac, are the most expensive. A Toyota is about 10,000 less expensive over 10 years, just in terms of maintenance. Toyota is by far the most economical manufacturer. Scion and Lexus, the second and third most inexpensive brands, are both made by Toyota. Together, all three are 10 below the average cost.  <response>: This article only applies to US, in EU BMW and Merc are just as expensive to maintain.In US if you have a BMW you are a rich guy. In EU you are an average Joe. That why they ask so much money in US. Also US cars are cheap. Toyota is is plastic no-joy-to-drive car which you buy when you do not know anything about cars. I ll take used BMW any day for the same price than Toyota.EDIT: Thats why in EU you do not see that many Toyos, though it is a popular car. 