1 Oct 2026, Thu
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With an original sticker price north of 400,000 dollars, a 2009 Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 was never cheap. That is precisely why the prospect of snagging one for a relative pittance years later can be so tempting to luxury-minded buyers.

We found an example listed at a fraction of its original cost, but ultra-luxury cars carry ultra-luxury upkeep. Before celebrating the apparent bargain, any prospective owner should weigh the potentially staggering maintenance and repair bills that come with such a machine.