Reliability: V8 vs I6

[wallieX5]

Mine X has been very reliable also, although I just changed both side mirrors and two door actuators (driver and passenger side).

I asked the original question because I'm trying to decide whether my next car(s) should have minimal options (Nav and sport package). My next car will probably be a V8 but maybe by choosing my options wisely I can reduce my trips to the dealership after my warranty expires. I usually keep my cars for about 5 years but I also drive about 20k miles per year which means my warranty will be long gone.