Everything you need to know about sports car maintenance

 Are you the proud owner of a Toyota sports car? Maybe you have the Toyota Supra sitting in your garage, or maybe you own a sports car of another make or model. Regardless, you probably know that maintaining a sports car is different than maintaining a typical gasoline-powered sedan, truck, or SUV. Toyota of Orlando is here to explain! 

As much as we hate to say it, sports cars typically cost more to own than sedans, trucks, etc. There are multiple reasons for this; right off the bat, we'll mention that the price tag is usually higher on these types of cars. That means higher monthly payments (unless you pay cash, of course). Additionally, fuel for sports cars typically costs more. These vehicles aren't mean to conserve fuel or offer great fuel efficiency - conversely, they're meant to give you a fast and exciting performance, which means they burn more fuel. They may also take premium fuel, which costs more per gallon. And finally, insuring these types of cars costs more - these cars go fast and are more expensive. Enough said. 

Why are sports cars more expensive to maintain?

What about car maintenance, though? Does it really cost more to maintain an Orlando Toyota Supra than it does an Orlando Toyota Camry? Here's the breakdown. 

1) Sports cars are meant for performance. They're supposed to travel at high speeds, execute intense maneuvers, and operate at a high level of performance. This means that the car - and subsequently, its parts - are constantly pushed to the max. This puts more wear and tear on them more quickly and also puts more stress on them. This means they wear out a lot faster than normal parts and need to be maintained more often. This means more repairs and also more car maintenance appointments at Toyota of Orlando than if you were on a typical car care schedule. This is especially true if you take your car to the track on a routine basis. 

2) Another reason that sports cars are more expensive to maintain is that their parts are typically unique - they're not everyday parts you'd find in say, a Toyota Corolla. These parts are usually designed for that car only and aren't shared in other vehicles. Because of that, they're more expensive to design and produce, which means they're also more expensive to replace. 

3) Finally, you pay a pretty penny for a sports car - let's be real. You want to keep it in the best shape possible, which means you're probably going to detail your car or have it detailed more often to keep it looking like-new at all times. This means more money spent on detailing supplies, detail maintenance, and car washes. 

See the Orlando Toyota Supra in person today

Have questions about owning this type of Orlando Toyota or want to put the Toyota Supra in your driveway? Call us! Toyota of Orlando is open seven days a week at (407) 298-4500. You can also stop by and see it in person - we're conveniently located at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 across from the Millenia Mall.