Currently own a 2021 X3 M and wife has a 2018 Mazda CX9. Was looking to replace the CX9 for her with a similar size car and stumbled across the ST, which has led us to think of replacing both cars. I would daily the ST and get her a smaller SUV which would be easier for her to drive. The ST can then be used for road trips and what not with our two kids around 2 and 4 yrs old) or whenever we need to use a larger car.
However while doing some research have found many people having major issues in these cars. Have also found the opposite of people who just did regular maintenance and had high mileage with no problems. Has anyone experienced any major issues that would cause them to not recommend purchasing one? Seems to be a toss up and unfortunately this is the only car in my current price range that ticks all the boxes. Many issues I came across were significant repairs requiring new motors, transmissions, etc.
Hoping to be swayed to getting one lol. X3 M has been great but it makes compromises to be a very sporty SUV that make it a not great family car and can be a bit uncomfortable at times. Love the idea of having a car I drive on family outings or road trips that I enjoy driving. Unfortunately any other larger performance SUVs are out of my current price range.
Part me is thinking just do it since it’ll have warranty, but also don’t want to be inconvenienced by having to take it in for repairs regularly or worse be doing a road trip with wife and two kids and get stranded on the road having to deal with a tow or repair.
However while doing some research have found many people having major issues in these cars. Have also found the opposite of people who just did regular maintenance and had high mileage with no problems. Has anyone experienced any major issues that would cause them to not recommend purchasing one? Seems to be a toss up and unfortunately this is the only car in my current price range that ticks all the boxes. Many issues I came across were significant repairs requiring new motors, transmissions, etc.
Hoping to be swayed to getting one lol. X3 M has been great but it makes compromises to be a very sporty SUV that make it a not great family car and can be a bit uncomfortable at times. Love the idea of having a car I drive on family outings or road trips that I enjoy driving. Unfortunately any other larger performance SUVs are out of my current price range.
Part me is thinking just do it since it’ll have warranty, but also don’t want to be inconvenienced by having to take it in for repairs regularly or worse be doing a road trip with wife and two kids and get stranded on the road having to deal with a tow or repair.
