Think of it this way... Your budget and conscience tell you to buy the MDX because it's the better value and may be more reliable over 100,000 miles. BUT, most BMW drivers think driving is a verb, a thrill, not basic transportation. They want to occassionally push a car to the limit on turns, just because they can.

I want to have fun while I drive. I truly love driving and enjoy slinging the BMW around and having it ask for more. If you are anything like this, your decision has just been made.