I bought a 2001 BMW X5 4.4i on Nov. 19th of last year. On Dec 3 I was hit 3 blocks from home !!!! In the process of getting the car fixed and going between the two insurance companies, neither company wanted to to total the vehicle. The original estimate was for roughly $15,000.00, and the shop said it would be ready. Then came Feb 7 and more estimates, , March 17 and another suppliment, and I finally got it back last Wednesday. It looks cosmetically the same, but the ride is a little harsh due to some engine vibration that I do no remember from before the vehicle was in the accident, and the total price ($4800.00 for the Ford Escape I rented for 3 months, $5000.00 for the airbax specialists, $5000.00 for the engine people and $24,000.00 for the body shop ) was $38,000.00!!!! !!!!! The plus side is I only had to pay my deductible! I am definitely going to take the car back to the shop and complain about the engine vibration and transmission acting a little strange(shifts aren't as smooth, and I got a significant 'bump' when I was driving a little hard on the car). I absolutely love the car, the ride and would definitely buy another one- should I get rid of this car- what would you people do? I do have before and after pics if you all would like to see them(just don't know how to post pics to a thread).