IMO, BMW really needs to fly up this chart:
Press Release - 2012 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study | J.D. Power

They're well below the industry avg. The 4 free years of repairs/maintenance can only get them so far. It's a lot of time spent going back and forth.

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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior
Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS
Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights
Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob

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