50k-mile ownership check-in
Crossed 50k miles, so I figured I'd post what has actually broken, what maintenance cost, tire life, fuel economy, annoying quirks and whether I'd buy the same car again. What am I missing?
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TruckMiles96
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First-time buyer. Mostly here for Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Tesla.
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