BMW X5

This SUV has all of the great handling of any BMW in the form of a crossover/SUV. The car has a low entry height, which makes it easy for elderly and disabled people, as well as parents lugging car seat carriers in and out of the vehicle. The luxuries that are available with the car include satellite radio systems, built-in GPS screens which also serve as backup camera screens, front and rear heated and cooled seats, rear seat pull-down window shades, and the German precision that has given BMW a reputation as one of the most reliable vehicle manufacturers on earth.

BMW is currently one of the few SUV models that come with a diesel engine commercially available in the US. These engines are known for having better fuel efficiency than their gasoline-powered cohorts, with all of the power. They often don't accelerate as quickly, which some don't like. However, the savings at the gas pump are often enough to make this inconvenience something that most cost-conscious drivers can live with. For those who can't, there are a few high-powered gasoline engines to choose from as well.

One of the best reasons to buy a BMW is that in purchasing any model, it comes with a certain amount of service included in the price of the car. Oil changes, tire rotations, fluid top-offs, and wiper exchanges are all free for the first few years. Coupled with a good warranty, this means that a new owner could easily go several years after purchase without spending a single penny on upkeep of their new vehicle.