bought MDX for son because of reliability
 

My son is going away to college 500 miles from home. I have a 94 540i, 2000 540it, and a 2005 X5. None of these cars were in my opinion reliable enough to make 500 mile trips through the desert. I bought a 2005 MDX with 100k miles and my expectation is that it is safe and reliable. I am sure there will be some items that need attention, but hopefully none that will not allow the car to travel. I am a heavy diy'er and can afford to drive these awesome cars since I do the labor and get parts at discount. My son has no interest nor attention to work on cars. I guess that particular apple fell off the tree and rolled down the hill.

You will sleep better (driving and owning) in a Volvo from the sound of it. I'm on my 2nd BMW and my experience is the exact oposite and I get the benefits of a dynamic driving experience.

For the most part, I have come to the conclusion that for whatever trade off there might be in getting the benefits of driving a BMW for some, they really want to have a vehicle that requires no maintenance and never breaks. For most true enthusiasts they quickly tire of a boring vehicle and are willing to spend more on the price ownership associated with an amazing vehicle like a BMW.

Starting off saying that A)the x5 is a car and, B) when they're right they drive well, indicates a limited understanding and appreciation, of what a BMW X5 really is.

It's more fun to come on the forum and dump on the entire brand and say they are all pieces of crap.

I couldn't disagree more.

Bye. :thumbup:

I have never quite understood the desire to create "drama" by announcing departure from a board. I get the impression some want the rest of the board to beg them to stay. If you want to leave for whatever reason, you leave. :dunno:

:bustingup I agree.

Agreed. You cant have your cake and eat it too. There is a trade off. And that just doesnt fit for the OP.

Too bad.

:bustingup

Hey, i'll admit, these cars are a bit of work. But to some of us, its pure joy..

i realized after getting a new tranny, intermediate levers, and a couple other smaller items that although it can be a PITA--the pure driving pleasure is worth every cent. There's nothing like the wow factor i get on an on-ramp to the highway, or the looks i get from other car enthusiasts, all giving me thumbsup..I love my BMW, and think i will try to stay in the "bmw family" for most of my life

i just dont know if i could get that in a volvo-- i will admit, they are great cars though, just not my cup of tea

^ agreed!

So what you're saying is that if I boost my post count I won't have as many problems with my X5? Suppose i better get postin'.