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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
6 New Luxury SUVs That Are Bad Investments for Retirees
When it comes to retirement, financial decisions matter more than ever, especially big-ticket purchases like a new vehicle. While luxury SUVs may offer style, comfort and cutting-edge features, not all of them are practical for retirees. On top of the purchase price, there are surprise costs that can eat into a retiree's budget. Read Next: Check Out: Here are six new luxury SUVs that may look appealing for retirees but could end up being a bad investment over the long run. Alan Gelfand, German car expert and owner at German Car Depot in Hollywood, Florida, noted that these vehicles look great, but they'll eat into your retirement savings. He explained that the air suspension system will likely start to fail, and the repairs can get pricey, especially when the warranty expires. 'The electrical systems are nightmarishly complex,' Gelfand said. 'A door handle malfunction requires the replacement of a control module that costs $800. The repair costs for infotainment system failures amount between $2,500 and $3,500.' Be Aware: The Maserati Levante, a luxury crossover SUV with sleek coupe-like design and a powerful engine, certainly turns heads. However, its sharp depreciation means you're unlikely to recoup much of your investment when it comes time to sell. 'The Levante experiences such rapid depreciation that it surpasses most luxury SUVs with a 60% to 70% value drop in three years,' Gelfand explained. Maintenance costs are also pricey, especially brake jobs. Gelfand also pointed out that customers often experience lengthy delays for basic components, as supplies are often limited to main urban areas. The BMW X7 may appeal to luxury SUV enthusiasts, but it's far from retiree-friendly. According to Gelfand, the twin-turbo V8 engine requires premium fuel, which can get costly. It's also known to have electrical issues. 'Each minor issue in the complex electronic systems results in costly diagnostic fees from the beginning,' Gelfand explained. The Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 is a powerful SUV, but it's overkill — and expensive — for retirees. 'The maintenance requirements of the AMG vehicle are strict since brake fluid needs to be changed every two years,' Gelfand said. It's also a gas guzzler and demands high-grade fuel. 'Retirement drivers who stay near home need to bear supercar maintenance expenses because they will never benefit from these features,' he said. According to Gelfand, the supercharged V8 Escalade-V is a maintenance disaster. 'The GM electronics in these vehicles experience reliability problems and supercharger rebuilds demand prices ranging between $6,000 and $8,000,' Gelfand explained. 'Older passengers will find the driving experience of this vehicle to be too much like a truck.' More From GOBankingRates 6 Popular SUVs That Aren't Worth the Cost -- and 6 Affordable Alternatives This article originally appeared on 6 New Luxury SUVs That Are Bad Investments for Retirees Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hamilton Spectator
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Lewandowski strikes twice for champion Barcelona but can't catch Mbappé for scoring title
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona capped its title-winning campaign with a 3-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice but falling short of catching Kylian Mbappé as the Spanish league's top scorer for the season. Lewandowski found the net in the 14th and 17th minutes in Bilbao to finish the league season with 27 goals, four fewer than Mbappé, who scored twice in Madrid's 2-0 win against Real Sociedad on Saturday. Lewandowski, who was out injured in some recent matches, hadn't scored since April 9 in a Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. His last league goal had been in March against Girona. Lewandowski had led the scoring race during most of the season but Mbappé finished with a red-hot run that included 10 goals in his last six matches. Barcelona finished with a goal-difference of plus 63 after scoring 102 times and conceding 39. It won 28 matches, drew four and lost six. It ended with 88 points, four points more than second-placed Madrid and 12 points more than third-placed Atletico Madrid. Athletic had already secured a fourth-placed finish to secure a Champions League spot for the first time in a decade. 'Under control' The 36-year-old Lewandowski reached 101 goals in total across all competitions in his three seasons with Barcelona. He had 42 this year after scoring 26 last season and 33 in his debut campaign. 'We had it under control,' Lewandowski said. 'This season was almost perfect. We have to enjoy this moment.' Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praised his team. 'We wanted to finish like we started it, like we performed during the season, and they did a great job,' Flick said. Levante promoted Carlos Álvarez scored seven minutes into stoppage time as Levante won 3-2 at Burgos to seal its promotion to the first division three years after being relegated. Levante rallied for the victory after trailing 2-1 up to the 85th minute. It secured one of the top two spots in the second tier to automatically advance to the first division. Relegation and European places Saturday's matches decided the final European places and the last relegated team. Leganes was demoted after Las Palmas and Valladolid had already been relegated in advance. Celta Vigo grabbed the final Europa League spot and Rayo Vallecano earned the Conference League place. Barcelona, Madrid, Atletico, Athletic and Villarreal will play in the Champions League next season. Real Betis got the other Europa League spot. Atletico finished the season with a 4-0 win at Girona with a hat trick by striker Alexander Sorloth. He had scored four goals in a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad earlier this month. Sorloth, often used as a substitute by Atletico coach Diego Simeone, ended with 20 goals, fourth in the league's scoring list. Ante Budimir of Osasuna was third with 21 goals, six fewer than Lewandowski and 10 fewer than Mbappé. Fifth-placed Villarreal beat 17th-placed Sevilla 4-2 with a pair of goals by Pape Gueye. ___ AP soccer:
San Francisco Chronicle
25-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Lewandowski strikes twice for champion Barcelona but can't catch Mbappé for scoring title
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona capped its title-winning campaign with a 3-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice but falling short of catching Kylian Mbappé as the Spanish league's top scorer for the season. Lewandowski found the net in the 14th and 17th minutes in Bilbao to finish the league season with 27 goals, four fewer than Mbappé, who scored twice in Madrid's 2-0 win against Real Sociedad on Saturday. Lewandowski, who was out injured in some recent matches, hadn't scored since April 9 in a Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. His last league goal had been in March against Girona. Lewandowski had led the scoring race during most of the season but Mbappé finished with a red-hot run that included 10 goals in his last six matches. Barcelona finished with a goal-difference of plus 63 after scoring 102 times and conceding 39. It won 28 matches, drew four and lost six. It ended with 88 points, four points more than second-placed Madrid and 12 points more than third-placed Atletico Madrid. Athletic had already secured a fourth-placed finish to secure a Champions League spot for the first time in a decade. 'Under control' The 36-year-old Lewandowski reached 101 goals in total across all competitions in his three seasons with Barcelona. He had 42 this year after scoring 26 last season and 33 in his debut campaign. 'We had it under control,' Lewandowski said. 'This season was almost perfect. We have to enjoy this moment.' Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praised his team. 'We wanted to finish like we started it, like we performed during the season, and they did a great job,' Flick said. Levante promoted Carlos Álvarez scored seven minutes into stoppage time as Levante won 3-2 at Burgos to seal its promotion to the first division three years after being relegated. Levante rallied for the victory after trailing 2-1 up to the 85th minute. It secured one of the top two spots in the second tier to automatically advance to the first division. Relegation and European places Saturday's matches decided the final European places and the last relegated team. Leganes was demoted after Las Palmas and Valladolid had already been relegated in advance. Celta Vigo grabbed the final Europa League spot and Rayo Vallecano earned the Conference League place. Barcelona, Madrid, Atletico, Athletic and Villarreal will play in the Champions League next season. Real Betis got the other Europa League spot. Atletico finished the season with a 4-0 win at Girona with a hat trick by striker Alexander Sorloth. He had scored four goals in a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad earlier this month. ___
Fox Sports
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Lewandowski strikes twice for champion Barcelona but can't catch Mbappé for scoring title
Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Barcelona capped its title-winning campaign with a 3-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice but falling short of catching Kylian Mbappe as the Spanish league's top scorer for the season. Lewandowski found the net in the 14th and 17th minutes in Bilbao to finish the league season with 27 goals, four fewer than Mbappé, who scored twice in Madrid's 2-0 win against Real Sociedad on Saturday. Lewandowski, who was out injured in some recent matches, hadn't scored since April 9 in a Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. His last league goal had been in March against Girona. Lewandowski had led the scoring race during most of the season but Mbappé finished with a red-hot run that included 10 goals in his last six matches. Barcelona finished with a goal-difference of plus 63 after scoring 102 times and conceding 39. It won 28 matches, drew four and lost six. It ended with 88 points, four points more than second-placed Madrid and 12 points more than third-placed Atletico Madrid. Athletic had already secured a fourth-placed finish to secure a Champions League spot for the first time in a decade. 'Under control' The 36-year-old Lewandowski reached 101 goals in total across all competitions in his three seasons with Barcelona. He had 42 this year after scoring 26 last season and 33 in his debut campaign. 'We had it under control,' Lewandowski said. 'This season was almost perfect. We have to enjoy this moment.' Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praised his team. 'We wanted to finish like we started it, like we performed during the season, and they did a great job,' Flick said. Levante promoted Carlos Alvarez scored seven minutes into stoppage time as Levante won 3-2 at Burgos to seal its promotion to the first division three years after being relegated. Levante rallied for the victory after trailing 2-1 up to the 85th minute. It secured one of the top two spots in the second tier to automatically advance to the first division. Relegation and European places Saturday's matches decided the final European places and the last relegated team. Leganes was demoted after Las Palmas and Valladolid had already been relegated in advance. Celta Vigo grabbed the final Europa League spot and Rayo Vallecano earned the Conference League place. Barcelona, Madrid, Atletico, Athletic and Villarreal will play in the Champions League next season. Real Betis got the other Europa League spot. Atletico finished the season with a 4-0 win at Girona with a hat trick by striker Alexander Sorloth. He had scored four goals in a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad earlier this month. Sorloth, often used as a substitute by Atletico coach Diego Simeone, ended with 20 goals, fourth in the league's scoring list. Ante Budimir of Osasuna was third with 21 goals, six fewer than Lewandowski and 10 fewer than Mbappé. Fifth-placed Villarreal beat 17th-placed Sevilla 4-2 with a pair of goals by Pape Gueye. ___ AP soccer:
Winnipeg Free Press
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Lewandowski strikes twice for champion Barcelona but can't catch Mbappé for scoring title
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona capped its title-winning campaign with a 3-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice but falling short of catching Kylian Mbappé as the Spanish league's top scorer for the season. Lewandowski found the net in the 14th and 17th minutes in Bilbao to finish the league season with 27 goals, four fewer than Mbappé, who scored twice in Madrid's 2-0 win against Real Sociedad on Saturday. Lewandowski, who was out injured in some recent matches, hadn't scored since April 9 in a Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. His last league goal had been in March against Girona. Lewandowski had led the scoring race during most of the season but Mbappé finished with a red-hot run that included 10 goals in his last six matches. Barcelona finished with a goal-difference of plus 63 after scoring 102 times and conceding 39. It won 28 matches, drew four and lost six. It ended with 88 points, four points more than second-placed Madrid and 12 points more than third-placed Atletico Madrid. Athletic had already secured a fourth-placed finish to secure a Champions League spot for the first time in a decade. 'Under control' The 36-year-old Lewandowski reached 101 goals in total across all competitions in his three seasons with Barcelona. He had 42 this year after scoring 26 last season and 33 in his debut campaign. 'We had it under control,' Lewandowski said. 'This season was almost perfect. We have to enjoy this moment.' Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praised his team. 'We wanted to finish like we started it, like we performed during the season, and they did a great job,' Flick said. Levante promoted Carlos Álvarez scored seven minutes into stoppage time as Levante won 3-2 at Burgos to seal its promotion to the first division three years after being relegated. Levante rallied for the victory after trailing 2-1 up to the 85th minute. It secured one of the top two spots in the second tier to automatically advance to the first division. Relegation and European places Saturday's matches decided the final European places and the last relegated team. Leganes was demoted after Las Palmas and Valladolid had already been relegated in advance. Celta Vigo grabbed the final Europa League spot and Rayo Vallecano earned the Conference League place. Barcelona, Madrid, Atletico, Athletic and Villarreal will play in the Champions League next season. Real Betis got the other Europa League spot. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Atletico finished the season with a 4-0 win at Girona with a hat trick by striker Alexander Sorloth. He had scored four goals in a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad earlier this month. Sorloth, often used as a substitute by Atletico coach Diego Simeone, ended with 20 goals, fourth in the league's scoring list. Ante Budimir of Osasuna was third with 21 goals, six fewer than Lewandowski and 10 fewer than Mbappé. Fifth-placed Villarreal beat 17th-placed Sevilla 4-2 with a pair of goals by Pape Gueye. ___ AP soccer:
