[Gogar]

I have a 2008 X5 4.8 with 85K.

In my 15k miles with it I've done back brakes, water pump, and a rear suspension airbag.

Brake parts from pelican were just under $500. Ms Gogar's panamera brakes from pelican were maybe $150 more.

The rear airbag was $200.. Took about 20 minutes on a lift to replace, very easy.

Would've been almost $2k in parts for a cayenne. That's my only direct comparison. Maybe not typical, but my only first hand comparison.

I think with any of these cars you need to make a friend who can read and clear your error codes, ( or do it yourself), otherwise you'll spend a fortune on any of them. Lots of really simple tasks will throw a code that you can't clear without the right gear.