Used 2005 BMW X3 for Sale

Maintenance and gas is more expensive than other vehicles. When you run into a problem (for example I just had to replace my starter), it is harder to 1.) find a place that can fix the problem and 2.) even if they can, it can often take them a while to find the parts. Labor is a little more extensive and lastly, it is a little nerve racking taking it to those places because they aren't always that familiar with the vehicles and they don't always tell you that. The brakes seem to need to be replaced more often than other vehicles I have owned, and there is a weird thing with the windows that the motor will randomly go out. The window will then start falling down and won't turn out. I am told this is "just a BMW thing".

The top negative item is maintenance costs. General repairs, such as brakes and tires, cost several hundred, and often thousands, of dollars. The car tends to have many repair-related quirks, including the breakdown of the windows, doors and sunroof.