If you don't want to do your own maintnce.... my oil changes cost $100 (up from $20 in my old Accord) and the ceramic front brakes just cost me $550 (up from $129 in old car). I went to an indy mechanic. Stealership would have cost me more. Don't want to think about my staggered tires b/c I would be crying too much.

If you can, get a CPO'd car. I ended up spending an extra $3k on extended warranty. Good luck.