Glad to hear you made a choice you can live with. Thing is about that free service is that it really is free. And if it all boils down to just the 3 15,000 miles services that you mentioned than that would be a wonderful thing. But for those who have problems beyond the 3 services it's still free free free. Ask a fella who knows. (me) Have i had a lot of problems? NO. The few i have had were handled promptly and professionally. So as far as realibility is concerned if you listen to the folks around here who complain about their issues you'll be missing the vast majority of the voices that are never heard. Voices of owners who have nothing to complain about.

Can't speak for the arrogance of 3 BMW dealerships or their unwillingness to negotiate cause i don't know what you were asking for.

Sorry to say that in this case your losing out. Especially if you believe a Lexus GS will replace an X5.

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