PS. FSETH, thanks for making light of the problems that I've had with the car. Your turn will come.

Wow! You called me out and I thought I was taking it easy on you after reading some of the other posts. GPS can't find stores, 1-2 minutes for an I-Pod to load, back-up camera doesn't work in the dark, BMW didn't have an all-wheel drive loaner for me in a snow storm, are you serious? I know any X5 isn't the most reliable vehicle in the world. I wouldn't have bought my e53 without a warranty if that lets you know how I feel. I bought the X5 because even with it's issues it is still one of the best SUVs (sorry SAVs) around. I am also going to have to disagree with you on your comment of how the 2-wheel drive 911 drives better in the snow than your e70. Sure it does.

From the other readers advice, it sounds like the software update may fix alot of the "issues" you are experiencing. As far as Porsche goes, I do like the 911, but from the issues you are describing on the X5, you may be better off in a bug-free Honda or Toyota. There are about 15 car manufacturers below BMW's name on the J.D. Power reliability list before you get to Porsche.

If I paid as much as you did for your X I would be upset too, but you bought a car in it's first year of production. It is no surprise that early model run cars have some issues and you are experienceing them. Once again, it sounds like the update would have helped you out. Good luck with your next vehicle. I really hope you are not as frustrated with it as you are your X.