Help with purchase decision
I am looking at buying an older used X3 as my next car, but I am hesitant to buy it because of the increased repair bill. I am not concerned with the cost of oil changes, premium gas, brakes/tires, or things like that, I am more concerned about the larger ticket items and how frequently they show up. I would likely be buying a model around 5 years old with anywhere from 60k-80k miles on it, so I want to be sure I am getting into something I can enjoy for a while before it may start giving me a headache.
If it helps, I am coming from a 2004 Honda Accord EX V6, so this would be a huge upgrade, but I am used to Honda repair costs. How big is the difference, really, and have you regretted purchasing your X3? How different would ownership cost be compared to a different model SUV like a Lexus or Acura?