- there are very few if any other suv's that have the styling and performance of an x5
- free maintenance - i always hesitated to buy a BMW or MB due to potential high repair costs, free maintenance eliminated that.
- the monthly lease cost isn't *that* significantly higher than other suv's of the same class
- Mercedes SUV's weren't and aren't built as well (IMHO)
- I didn't want a big SUV like a tahoe or suburban
- my X looks damn good with my butt in the driver's seat