Advise needed. Debating between X5 and 328i.

[Throatpunch]

Originally Posted by sunny5280

Normally I would say "Life is too short so buy what you want". However that advice applies to someone who can afford the options under consideration. Since you cannot afford either of these vehicles my recommendation is to go with the more practical choice.

I don't want to sound harsh but people living beyond their means is why the economy is in the mess it's in today.

When I was in college in 2000 I bought a new honda civic for 14K and I thought that was a financially dumb move myself! lol