I found the reviews humorous. The X5 is the performance leader of the cars tested, but they find the ride harsh, the technology difficult to use, and the car expensive. I like the 'hard' ride. I enjoy the techno-gadgets. And I like the premium aspects of ownership. Yes, it's expensive, but I get great service with loaner cars that I enjoy driving, free maintenance for 4 years, and and overall awesome resale value. So in essence the things they don't like are the things that put me into my 04 X.

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-'13 E93 M3 Cab, Interlagos Blue, Carbon Black leather, DCT, all options, and fun, endless fun!
-'13 X5 35i M-Sport, Carbon Black & Cinnamon, Dinan Stage 2!
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-'07 Mini Cab S, Laser Blue, 6sp, endless fun that ended (sold)
-'04 X5 4.4i, loaded, loved, modded and sold