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First of all, each of those vehicles is fuel injected. The turbo engines are "air injected", that is the turbo pumps more air into the engine. By the way, those are not cars, but SUVs or cross overs. Do you really need an SUV or CUV? Would a sedan be okay with you?

"luxury" brands are notoriously expensive to repair when they get old. Be careful.

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I'm assuming in your post, you meant "forced induction" engines. If properly cared for, a turbo engine will not be any more problematic than a naturally aspirated engine.

If you are considering a Ford or Mazda, I also suggest checking out a new Honda, like an Accord or Pilot. For around $30k you get all that you list.

On the other side, I have seen '06 FX35s with less than 10k miles advertised for $30k, so I think that could be a good buy. I'm not sure I'd go with MB if you want spot-on reliability and low maintenance costs.

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You can get a great deal on a "used" but relatively low milage luxury car on your budget with no problem at all. Luxury cars depreciate rapidly in the first one or two years. The Lexus RX in particular is very reliable, and as it shares the drivetrain with the Highlander shouldn't be expensive to repair if a problem surfaced. If you have some time to shop and find a good deal, this is a great way to "upgrade" to a better ride. The only downside is you'll be looking for a new car a few years sooner than if you had bought new, and there may be technological features you want that aren't available.

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