Originally Posted by Fraser

BMW has sold more than a million X5s world wide. If the X was an inherent failure, then the world would know about it. The fact that the E53 has a better resale value (at least here) than just about anything in its class (especially first-generation MLs) is testament to its integrity. It may not be as well built as other BMWs (even those built in South Africa) but it is not a dud. Simple as that. As they say, "you are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts".