Why the estimate of maintenance so high on the first 2 years?

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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 09:37 AM
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Why the estimate of maintenance so high on the first 2 years?

Originally Posted by Edmunds
5 Year Details of an Acura TL

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 5 Yr Total
Maintenance $1,865 $2,616 $735 $733 $2,018 $7,967
This is the from the ownership estimate of a TL 2012. Found nothing on the TLX. Doesn't look right to me.

Used 2012 Acura TL: True Cost to Own | Edmunds

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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 09:49 AM
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If you take a look at the definitions:
"This is the estimated expense of the two types of maintenance: scheduled and unscheduled. Scheduled maintenance is the performance of factory-recommended items at periodic mileage and/or calendar intervals. Unscheduled maintenance includes wheel alignment and the replacement of items such as the battery, brakes, headlamps, hoses, exhaust system parts, taillight/turn signal bulbs, tires and wiper blades/inserts. Estimated tire replacement costs are supplied to Edmunds.com by The Tire Rack, Inc."

Seems nuts to me. I checked a couple Lexus models I've had--same $2k+ figures, all I had to do was pay for oil and filter changes. Year one on my TLX--same.
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