I think if you spent money fixing a non bmw (spark plugs, cv boots etc) you wouldn't complain, but when its on a "BMW" all of a sudden people think it's falling apart. It's a matter of perspective. Besides, i'd rather drive my 2003 X5 with 90K miles than a brand new leased ford focus! I have had to replace the key, o2 sensors on one side, brakes, cv boot, tires, but nothing that out of the ordinary so far and most of these are wear items that would need replacing on any brand you buy.

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2003 BMW E53 X5 4.4i - M62 engine (Non Sport with Premium and Cold Weather Package)
Color: Steel Gray Metallic
Mods:4.6is Exhaust (Pipes, Mufflers and chrome oval tips) BMW Sport package Taillamps, BMW Tire Valve Stem Caps
Medium tinted front windows
JVC HD Radio
Alpine 4x100 channel Amp
Orion 600W Mono HC Amp
Three 12" Sony Xplode in subwoofer enclosure