It doesn't ride or handle like the X5. The brakes should be stronger for the size of the vehicle. I've had it 8 months and the only time I had it in for service was for the VSC recall. I also had my new wheels installed at the same time. My 2009 X5 35d was in the shop over ten times in one year. The Lexus drives more like a truck, not a SAV. I can take my Lexus out in the snow/ice without thinking I'm going to get stuck. I can also take it off road as well. I agree, it doesn't look drive or handle like my BMW, but it isn't in the repair shop all of the time either. BMW couldn't supply parts to fix my vehicle. My local dealer also tried to charge me for the yearly diesel exhaust fluid flush and fill and that was the last straw. All I can say, is everthing on my Lexus works and isn't in the shop all of the time. I also have a Lexus LS 460 as well. I've owned 3 other BMW's that didn't have any problems. This X5 was a lemon. The GX 460 and the X5 are two different kinds of vehicles. I don't have to worry about my battery going dead either. My X5 had to be on a battery tender every night. If my X5 wasn't a lemon, I would still own it. I was tired of dealing with all of the service issues. I also agree, the Lexus doesn't look as good as the X5, but it makes up for it with reliability and durability. The X5 had neither reliability or durability...

Craig