I was VERY unhappy spending $6000 to replace my tranny at 75000 easy miles and angry when my sunroof leaked and cost me $1500 in electronics, but the x5 is in a class by itself.
What are you gonna buy? a tahoe? mercedes suv (junk) lexus? range rover? it's all bmw parts anyways.
the x5 is the best looking best running longest lasting one. you just have to pay to play. oh and yes i'm glad i bought mine