I kinda agree with the OP. Of all the BMW's I'v owned (323, 330, 540, M3 ) , both my E53 and E70 are by far the worst.

With BMW's , it's always been a love/hate relation but with my X's , hate is taking over $1K at a time........

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His : 2005 X5 4.8is (SOLD)
Hers: 2007 X5 3.0si (SOLD)
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Retired:
1999 518
2000 323i
2002 M3 (beautiful car)
2003 330Ci