The owner of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class drew attention online after revealing that she had to pay more than US$2,000 to replace the key to her luxury SUV.
The story was shared by Taylor B., who posted a video on her TikTok profile explaining that she had lost the vehicle’s key and had to have the car towed to a Mercedes-Benz dealership to order a new one.
According to her, the brand provided only one key when she purchased the vehicle, and the quote for a replacement exceeded US$2,000. “If your dream car is a G-Wagon, this is why you shouldn’t buy one,” she said in the clip.
In her frustrated account, she also said that the SUV has been a constant source of expenses since she bought it about two years ago. In addition to the price of the key, Taylor claimed that other parts and services for the model also come with high costs.
According to Taylor, parts and repairs frequently exceed US$1,000, while replacing the brakes could cost around US$5,000, depending on the components involved.
“I love Mercedes, I’ve always owned Mercedes vehicles, but this one is different. It’s more annoying than anything else,” the owner said, recommending that people interested in the model consider leasing it before buying it outright so they can experience the ownership costs.
“I’m just here to warn all of you. I wish someone had warned me before I went and bought it, because I definitely wouldn’t have bought it if I had known. Like, I could have bought four cars in cash with the amount I’ve spent on this car over the past two years,” Taylor added.
Although the G-Wagon is known for its luxury status and exclusivity, the SUV’s maintenance costs can be significant. According to estimates from Edmunds, the owner of a 2020 Mercedes-Benz G 550 may spend around US$17,000 on maintenance and repairs over five years, in addition to approximately US$23,000 on fuel, depending on usage.
The case also reignited a common debate among luxury vehicle owners: the purchase price represents only part of the total cost of owning a premium car, as parts, specialized services, and maintenance can turn desirable models into constant expenses.
@its.tayl0rbOver the Gwagon♬ original sound – Taylor B.
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