There's An Expensive Reason People Surprisingly Hate The Porsche 911 Luxury Car

Car shopping? You might want to think twice about buying a new car, especially if it is a luxury vehicle, and even more so if it's a Porsche 911. For a lot of drivers, putting the money down for a classic car with a notable name and legacy is enough of an expense –- they do not want to also add a host of repairs, maintenance, and tune-up fees to the cost of the vehicle.

With the Porsche 911, some drivers have become very vocal about what they do not like about the car, with some complaints carrying a hefty price tag. Jalopnik sourced comments about the Porsche 911, and what drivers despised about the car. Comments ranged from uncharacteristic design choices to having the engine in the rear of the vehicle, instead of under the hood, to the floor hinged pedals that create unstable handling while on the road.

When it comes to the Porsche 911, repairs are not cheap. Nor is the basic, routine maintenance necessary to ensure the car remains in optimal running condition. The cost to own a Porsche 911 for five years, or 40,000 miles, depends on the specific model. Motor and Wheels calculated that the repairs and maintenance fees for the 911 Carrera GT3 7-speed automatic was $2,700 in repairs and $10,650 in maintenance expenses. The 911 Turbo S 7-speed automatic was not far behind with $3,050 for repairs and $7,750 for the car's maintenance, followed by the 911 Carrera 4S with $3,100 in repairs and $9,000 for maintenance.

There comes a time when every car owner must ask themselves at what point car repairs are not worth it anymore. However, this could be a particularly difficult question for Porsche 911 drivers who might love having a flashy ride parked in their garage. Or, it could be an easy decision once they realize that keeping the car on the road is costing them thousands of dollars on top of fuel and insurance expenses.

When it comes to the car brands that cost the least over time, Porsche is a far cry from making the cut. On top of being a pricey car to drive off the lot, owners of Porsches, including the various models of 911s, might find that as much as they might be enamored by the car itself, they absolutely hate paying the expensive repair costs. An oil change on a 911 can cost as much as $400 -– a fairly low price compared to other fix it jobs the car might require at any given time.

RepairPal listed some of the most expensive maintenance costs for Porsche 911s, which included a new powertrain control module between $3,016 and $3,107. Meanwhile, swapping out the catalytic converter could end up costing in the range of $3,766 to $3,913. Mechanic bills could be even higher if you own a Porsche 911 from 2012, 2013, 2015, 2020, 2022, and 2023, which Engine Patrol calls the worst year models for reliability.