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Is the BMW X5 a good first car?
I’m looking to reward my grandson on his high school graduation by passing on my car to him, but I don’t want to stick him with a vehicle that’s not quite right. Is the BMW X5 a good first car for drivers?
Pat Roache · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Gifting a car to a family member
is an amazing way to enrich the lives of the ones you love. However, the BMW X5
is likely not a good first car depending on the driver’s circumstances. Let’s consider a few factors that make a good first car:Size: As a larger SUV in the BMW line-up, the X5 is a relatively safe vehicle; however the size and handling of the X5 may make it an intimidating ride for newer drivers. They’d likely do better with a smaller
BMW compact SUV
.Reliability: BMWs have a horrible reputation for reliability, which could leave a young driver paying a lot more for repairs, or having to buy a new car much sooner than later—especially if the BMW X5 in question already has a few miles on the odometer.
Price: Last but not least, a BMW X5 is a fairly expensive ride. While the recipient of a gifted X5 won’t necessarily have to pay for it, they will have to pay for its ongoing
car insurance
costs, and that could turn your gift into a considerable burden. If money isn’t an issue for the graduate, then they’d probably love a BMW as their first car.MORE: BMW car-buying guide
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