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In the past 2 years, our 2004 X3 required a thermostat (which I did myself), while the 2004 X5 chewed through $8K in repair costs, which mostly involved various component failures. I can't stress enough the differences in these two vehicles in terms of cost of ownership, at least in my experience.
The X3 is efficient, simple, better handling and better in snow (both vehicles run on the same winter tires, and similar summer tires).
Very early on in the X3 ownership experience, I had sunroof cassette problems and noise from the t-case. Issues were resolved under warranty. But at close to 7 years in and 73K miles, the X3 has been great overall.
If only the X3 could tow our travel trailer . . . .
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2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD All-Terrain, Duramax 6.6
2011 X5M Alpine White/Sakhir Orange, Eucalyptus, Spare tire!, Comfort, Soft Close, Tech, Rear Climate, Individual dash, Individual Audio, HUD, DVD, USB, Cold.
Gone:
2008 4.8i
2005 X5 4.8is
2004 X5 4.4i Sport
2004 X3 3.0i 6MT
2002 M5
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