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Originally Posted by BMWinAZ
Dear mar87, my apologies, I do not want to tell you what car to buy, nor do I want to turn you away from BMWs. Quite to the contrary, please buy a BMW, we have two and absolutely love them! I was just honestly confused as to why you were debating between two vehicles that have nothing but four wheels in common. Trying to decide between a X3 and a MB GLK or an X5 and a MB ML (don't get that one it's a big POS  ) makes sense to me. I guess, once I got behind the wheel of a BMW I really don't want to drive anything else (well maybe a Porsche or the new Audi Spider  ) As far as the X5 goes, I have heard that it can be more finicky and more expensive to maintain than the X3. This is one of the reasons why I picked the X3. But this also applies to many 5series sedans. That's why we have a 328. So, get the X5 with a warranty for peace of mind (especially if your father in law will gloat anytime the BMW needs something) and enjoy driving one of the best car brands on the planet! |
lol that's OK..
My wife suggested an x3 (i told her x5 7 pass) because it's cheaper and she said said she is hearing that maintenance for an x5 could cost $5000+ a year so she said "let's try out an x3 and see how a bmw treats us" then upgrade to an x5 7 pass.
after days of search still can't get an answer on average maintenance costs and if 2007 has major repair issues. however, i think repairs are expensive if you go through a specialist or the dealership..am i wrong?