re: BMW X3 or X5

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a used 2010 Maserati gran turismo for 45k

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So you're a dbag

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I’m good with a used 2010 Maserati gran turismo for 45k.

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Fake it until you make it.

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Meh. I’m good with a used 2010 Maserati gran turismo for 45k.

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I'm looking for a 911 GT3, but I fully agree with your thinking. For a weekend or track car, I'd look for something slightly used, with low miles, a good service record and I'm perfectly wiling to let some other sucker take it in the shorts with the depreciation - and these types of cars do depreciate as you're looking at them setting in your garage. I say that because I've (once upon a time) been the sucker who took it in the shorts buying a new luxury vehicle.

Side note: whenever I see a Maserati GT or an Aston Martin DB7, I curse Jaguar for dropping the ball on GT cars. Hope you snag that Maserati when the time is right.

As for the OP, easy enough question: which one best fits your family's needs?

Here's a comparison of the two:

BWM X3 vs. X5

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Does Bigger Mean Better?

While the X3 has limitations when it comes to utility, we don't find it particularly small or lacking in luxury. Buyers who don't need the X5's extra space will be rewarded with easier maneuverability and standard four-cylinder efficiency.

Our Verdict: BMW X3

The latest X3 makes more sense for all but the largest families.

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