Don't forget that many people like to whine and complain about anything at any chance. However when something is good and they love something they, often times, don't speak of it.

So...My first '04 X5 3.0 was incredible for all of the 125k miles I put on it. Never left me stranded and never had $3k surprises. I only got an itch to change for more "toys" in my current '06 X5 4.8iS. Similarly I have had no expensive surprises.

I love my X5's and would by another one but as another poster stated "I don't like the E70 styling".

I also have an '01 540i and have had many surprises with that model but love it none-the-less.

Take what you read with a grain of salt. But surprises do happen.

Good luck and I'm sure you'll love your X5 for another 130k miles.