Used 2018 X5M vs new 2022 X3MC

JM71 · 09-06-2021, 05:03 PM

Trying to decide on next car. Had a 2017 X5 5.0 that was totaled a couple years ago and bought a Yukon Denali to replace it. That decision is the subject of completely different story....

My BMW sales guy calls me a couple of weeks ago (he knew I had been looking) and tells they have a 2018 X5M coming off lease at the end of October. Priced around 68ish with 38-40k miles. 10 months of warranty left, so would have to buy extended (no way I am going uncovered on M car). So, with warranty, etc., let's call it 75k.

So, I started looking at the prices and I can get a new X3MC for 80ish which I consider basically equivalent pricing.

Question is - has anyone done this comparison? I haven't been in the new X3 at all, but I think it is grown and is now closer to the size of the F85. My ex-wife had the prior gen X3 and it was definitely smaller.

Thoughts?

F30metrix · 09-06-2021, 05:22 PM

The look of the F85 beats the F95/F97right out the field. My opinion would be to go for the one coming off lease.

parthpatel1 · 09-06-2021, 07:00 PM

F85 all day.

Blue By You · 09-06-2021, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JM71

Trying to decide on next car. Had a 2017 X5 5.0 that was totaled a couple years ago and bought a Yukon Denali to replace it. That decision is the subject of completely different story....

My BMW sales guy calls me a couple of weeks ago (he knew I had been looking) and tells they have a 2018 X5M coming off lease at the end of October. Priced around 68ish with 38-40k miles. 10 months of warranty left, so would have to buy extended (no way I am going uncovered on M car). So, with warranty, etc., let's call it 75k.

So, I started looking at the prices and I can get a new X3MC for 80ish which I consider basically equivalent pricing.

Question is - has anyone done this comparison? I haven't been in the new X3 at all, but I think it is grown and is now closer to the size of the F85. My ex-wife had the prior gen X3 and it was definitely smaller.

Thoughts?

The X3M is insane, just like the X5M in terms of stats. Although I haven't driven the X3M, my sales guy has one and others who have driven it say it's like a video game.

It's tempting due to price. But two things did it for me: 1) GVWR rating on the X5M is enough to write it off on my taxes and 2) "there is no replacement for displacement!"

IMO depends on lifestyle. If you want to play a video game and don't need to carry a lot of stuff and the X3MC fits you, you can save a lot of money. If you want more space, have a potential tax writeoff, want to tow, and/or have any other reasons, grab the X5M.

P.S. I'm a driver, and the X5M is like a video game for me. Compared to anything else I've had (SUV driver for decades), it's the most insane vehicle and already way too fast for the street in stock form.

TZB///3 · 09-06-2021, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JM71

Trying to decide on next car. Had a 2017 X5 5.0 that was totaled a couple years ago and bought a Yukon Denali to replace it. That decision is the subject of completely different story....

My BMW sales guy calls me a couple of weeks ago (he knew I had been looking) and tells they have a 2018 X5M coming off lease at the end of October. Priced around 68ish with 38-40k miles. 10 months of warranty left, so would have to buy extended (no way I am going uncovered on M car). So, with warranty, etc., let's call it 75k.

So, I started looking at the prices and I can get a new X3MC for 80ish which I consider basically equivalent pricing.

Question is - has anyone done this comparison? I haven't been in the new X3 at all, but I think it is grown and is now closer to the size of the F85. My ex-wife had the prior gen X3 and it was definitely smaller.

Thoughts?

F85 all day. The tail lights on those new X3Ms are hideous!

JM71 · 09-06-2021, 09:23 PM

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F85 all day. The tail lights on those new X3Ms are hideous!

Agree and if you don't get black then the bottom part in black (diffuser I guess) is way too big.

m3fuz · 09-07-2021, 08:08 AM

The cargo area in the X3M/C is noticeably smaller than the F85’s, as is the rear legroom to a lesser extent.

Longboarder · 09-07-2021, 08:28 AM

I tested the X3M and found the front seats too small. The bolsters forced my thighs together and squished my nugs and I'm normal size 6ft 175lbs. On comfort alone the X5M is the winner by far. You got to live it. Performance the X3M is superior since it weighs a lot less but it also has a lot more turbo lag and that was also really annoying.

F85X5M brakes tend to squeal and that's the only downside it seems to these cars.

Ask the same Q in the X3M forum.

Viper501 · 09-07-2021, 08:43 AM

F85. The X3 is going to take a massive depreciation hit, is much smaller inside, and as noted doesn’t hit the GVWR to take a tax write off (assuming you can do that). I know the used car market is stupid right now since demand is ahead of supply but I think their ask is a tad high.

JM71 · 09-07-2021, 02:43 PM

Thanks. You guys have reaffirmed my initial thoughts. One important difference (to me at least), is the X5 has a tailgate. For the life of me, I don't know why more SUVs don't have that. It is so useful. It is one of the things I hate about my Yukon.

Bobby_Drake · 09-08-2021, 01:07 AM

One more thing to add, X5M interior feels more luxurious vs X3MC

JM71 · 09-08-2021, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

One more thing to add, X5M interior feels more luxurious vs X3MC

I was wondering about that. Thanks

Yuille36 · 09-08-2021, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JM71

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Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

One more thing to add, X5M interior feels more luxurious vs X3MC

I was wondering about that. Thanks

Something else to add, the X5M can seat 5 comfortably, whereas the X3M can seat 4 comfortably.

Abstracted · 09-10-2021, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue By You

GVWR rating on the X5M is enough to write it off on my taxes

THIS!!! Section 179 baby!

Plus the X3M depreciation makes the used F85 a no-brainer:

https://caredge.com/bmw/x3/depreciat...00&o=5&m=12000

tastelid · 09-10-2021, 05:09 PM

my 2016 x5m is for sale if anyone wants it...

Klienfeld303 · 09-11-2021, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tastelid

my 2016 x5m is for sale if anyone wants it...

I dunno guys - last night on the way home an x3m and I had words and that little thing boogies.

Yuille36 · 09-13-2021, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Klienfeld303

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Originally Posted by tastelid

my 2016 x5m is for sale if anyone wants it...

I dunno guys - last night on the way home an x3m and I had words and that little thing boogies.

Yes it does, with just over 500 horses, and lighter than a X5M it moves. I think that BMW has a winner on its hands, if I didn't love my X5M, I could see a X3M in my future.

Blue By You · 09-13-2021, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Yuille36

Yes it does, with just over 500 hours, and lighter than a X5M it moves. I think that BMW has a winner on its hands, if I didn't love my X5M, I could see a X3M in my future.

I'm a smaller guy and I don't carry much at all. Better tax deductions with the X5M for me, but I'm starting to like the X3M more and more because of the performance for the price.

Although if done right the new X5M is beautiful IMO.

09-06-2021, 05:03 PM	#1
JM71 Private First Class 21 Rep 100 Posts Drives: P911 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Used 2018 X5M vs new 2022 X3MC Trying to decide on next car. Had a 2017 X5 5.0 that was totaled a couple years ago and bought a Yukon Denali to replace it. That decision is the subject of completely different story.... My BMW sales guy calls me a couple of weeks ago (he knew I had been looking) and tells they have a 2018 X5M coming off lease at the end of October. Priced around 68ish with 38-40k miles. 10 months of warranty left, so would have to buy extended (no way I am going uncovered on M car). So, with warranty, etc., let's call it 75k. So, I started looking at the prices and I can get a new X3MC for 80ish which I consider basically equivalent pricing. Question is - has anyone done this comparison? I haven't been in the new X3 at all, but I think it is grown and is now closer to the size of the F85. My ex-wife had the prior gen X3 and it was definitely smaller. Thoughts?
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F30metrix Banned 46 Rep 288 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	The look of the F85 beats the F95/F97right out the field. My opinion would be to go for the one coming off lease.
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m3fuz First Lieutenant 199 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 17 X5M, 19 X3 30i, 03 C4S Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: MetroWest, MA iTrader: (0)	The cargo area in the X3M/C is noticeably smaller than the F85’s, as is the rear legroom to a lesser extent.
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Viper501 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 30 Posts Drives: ‘20 MB GLE 350W4, ‘ Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	F85. The X3 is going to take a massive depreciation hit, is much smaller inside, and as noted doesn’t hit the GVWR to take a tax write off (assuming you can do that). I know the used car market is stupid right now since demand is ahead of supply but I think their ask is a tad high.
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JM71 Private First Class 21 Rep 100 Posts Drives: P911 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Thanks. You guys have reaffirmed my initial thoughts. One important difference (to me at least), is the X5 has a tailgate. For the life of me, I don't know why more SUVs don't have that. It is so useful. It is one of the things I hate about my Yukon.
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