These X5's do require more maintenance than other cars. And sure, belts are wear items, so are things such as the air struts and hoses in the engine bay. However, I don't think all of them should be going out at under 50,000 miles. Same goes for how frequent other parts such as window regulators, door handle carriers and cv boots go out. At times it seems as if there is imminent failure on these cars.

I do think that each X is very different. Our 2002 3.0 has had nothing major go out on it. Just the routine maintenance. On the other hand, our 2005 4.4 has had the entire AC system replaced (everything), power steering hoses, cooling system, all belts/pulleys and tensioners, air struts and more(under 50,000 mi).... I am in the same boat. I am getting tired of taking it to the shop. The cost doesn't bother me its the numerous visits to the shop. I love how the X drives and I don't think there is any other luxury suv that I would want.

So, at the end of the day. I LOVE MY X5. Nothing else is like it. It is fast, versatile, smooth and fun to drive while being a heavy suv and gets relatively good mpg (that is offset due to all the repair costs however haha). No other suv can do that. And the important thing to remember is all cars have there issues. Sure some of the X's might have more issues than others but no car is problem free.

So next time you get in your X remind yourself how great it drives and this should offset the repairs you have to do !!!!