With a 3.0 the engine is solid as can be and any faults or issues are well documented.

With an MT you are not looking at trans or clutch issues unless you don't know how to drive stick.

So the deciding factor is how well you maintain suspension and driveline bits and at what intervals. My '03 is 11 yrs old and at 73k I redid my entire front end and just starting to tackle the rear, bc of age of rubber bits I am finding wear regardless of my low miles.

It handles like a tank and is solid as can be, and yes probably much tighter of a vehicle at 11 years old than a 10k mile ford escape as noted above. I love it and will be owning mine for many years in the future I'm sure. The longevity amazes me and the E53 is aging so gracefully like most other bimmers of its era, a true drivers SAV

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2018 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins 68RFE
19k miles -Bright White/Black - Big Horn Sport - Crew Cab Short Bed
2013 X5 35D (CEO's) - Born on 5/17/2013 -
82k miles - Alpine White/Cinnamon Brown/Premium Pkg, Sport Activity/Premium Pkg and Sound/20" Style 214/Running Boards