Originally Posted by Marauder73

It's amazing how much it looks like my Toyota Highlander from the outside. Congratulations on your new vehicle Deutch, you have certainly had your share of problems with the E70, so it's completely understandable that you are going in a different direction for a while. I'm sure the next model will attract you back, but unless BMW makes some major changes to it's QA section, the same issues will plague the next model as well.

There is a certain arrogance at BMW, unlike any I've experienced with any other manufacturer. Customers have been complaining about all of these issues for years, and they have done very little to fix the problems. They listen much more to their own engineers than to their customers.

Despite all of this, I simply cannot resist their spectacularly performing/looking vehicles. BMW has almost a cult like following, and no amount of QA issues will keep them from maintaining their irresistible allure for those lucky few who can afford to step into their works of art.

For decades I've been looking forward to the one day that I could actually afford one, and now that the day has finally arrived, no amount of QA issues will keep me from driving my new X5 off the lot. It seems, like nothing else, that "I've finally made it!"

Deutsch, I hope you will continue to lurk around the forum, and continue to offer your advice and vast experience with the X5. Enjoy your new vehicle!