It all depends on what you're looking for in a car/suv. If all you cared about was the best performance for the price, then go American; they give you the best bang for your buck. Comparing a Blazer SS or even a SRT Cherokee to an X5 is like comparing a cubic zirconia or Diamonique stone to a real diamond. The CZ might look better and have less flaws(better performance), but it can't be compared to a real diamond(you'll probably never hear a girl say, "Cubic Zirconias are a girl's best friend.").

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