DONE WITH MY X5 TOO!!! JD POWER Rates BMW WORST!
Thankx for posting Craig B/Penguin:

I have a 3.0i and as much as I love a spirited driving dynamics and sitting high up, Im sick of BMW's poor quality control, and Ive racked up 159K miles on mine, so although the engine has been good thats about the only thing I haven't had to pony up for in maintenance, I've had
-window regulators go bad,
-almost every hose already has been replaced,
-CV Boots have cost a fortune almost every other year, it adds up quick,
-been through 3 or 4 batteries, constant battery drain,
Stereo was fried after not driving the car for a couple weeks and turning it on,
-the locking system vacuum locks had to be replaced on two doors,
-tranny makes funny clicking sound already, Im sure any day now it will go
-Alternator went bad fortunately was able to do it myself, dealer wanted $700 HA!! Bastards
-Power Steering Pump line, leaking already
-Control Arms, Ball Joints all worn out thats gonna be pricey if I dont do it myself
-Cup Holder broker, its $400+ just for the part not to mention 2 hours of labor to take apart the center console to replace it
-Valve cover gaskets cracked and leaking
-Cam Sensors went bad,
-O2 sensors goin bad

Other than all that, its been a dream!lol!! This is not a BASH BMW post, they've done that all on their own with their POOR POOR quality control, they spent so much time designing speed and handling performance, they then had to find the cheapest method possible to make the components without cutting into their margins too much, MB hasnt been much better but I think between LEXUS, MB, AUDI and BMW

BMW takes LAST PLACE for sure, JD POWER latest reviews also confirm BMW quality and durability are at the bottom of the barrel of the luxury brands and so did US NEWS.

I really feel for the new buyers here a few will have a perfect ride for the next few years, the rest will be plagued by problems and complaints and lots of bleeps in statements
I will continue to post my repairs to help those here that refuse to overpay for service
best advice find a good indy and become friends hell look out for you, I have one here in Vegas and he always throws little things in at no charge when I can't do certain repairs myself