Well.... one thing I do have to say is that when I compared my X5 to my Imported 540 Touring, I daresay the build quality seems lower in the X5. It's easy for me to say it's because it was built in the US, but I am not saying that - maybe it's just the X5 I got. Things like peeling paint, loose panels, and such are abound in my X5. Maybe it's just due to age though.

However, considering both cars are 2003 models - the 540 seems to have held up better over the years.

To OP. Here in California, I have had to deal with stubborn rotors before. The fact that a dealer is unable to get them off sounds weird though.

Here's a trick that I learned from a Dealer Tech friend of mine. First remove the Rotor bolt or be sure it's not in there. Loosely bolt the wheel back on to the rotor (maybe one or two bolts) then lower the car gentle till the whole wheel buckles slightly from the weight of the car. DON'T LOWER THE CAR COMPLETELY!!!! Once the wheels buckles off, it should come off with the rotor.

Or.... hit the rotor with a mallet, spray a bunch of Liquid wrench behind the rotor, go have a snack and drink and come back. By the way - if you are having the same issue with the rear brake rotors - be sure the parking brake is off.

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