We have an '06 X3 with 42k miles on the ODO. It's been a great ride and we've reached up to 28mpg on nice flat NM roads. It's nimble, sounds great, accelerates well, is smaller but good interior space, seats are firm but comfy - love those seat warmers. Could not get the wife to sell the car for all the tea in China! Firm ride? - yep. Too firm? Ever driven a true sports car? Would not think of towing with it - that's what the big dog Ford is for. We've had zero issues so far. Overall, we'd tell you it's been one of our favorite automobiles to date. Good luck.