Sorry to hear about the issues!! Will you be changing your name to 330i2X52335i ?

Too bad to read, but I understand: you have to like/love
your car. Hope the hit isn't too severe...

I do think the "USA made" connotation was over done, however...
GL,mD

Unfortunately the OPs experience is not rare. Your experience with no problems puts you in the minority.

Check out the results of this poll http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/...time-shop.html

2/3rds of E70 owners are having problems with theirs which require a visit to the shop.

I wanted an 07 E70, but because of the numorous problems posted on this forum, bimmerfest, and others, I am waiting at least until '08MY. I sure hope BMW gets their act together by then.

bottom line: its just a three series. think about it......

I wouldnt exactly be sure if the poll is a general view. Of the 30 respondants only about 20 seem to have a little more of a problem. There must be 1000's of happy customers that dont get to see the forum, I think.

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This poll represents such a small minority, how could you think this represents every X5 sold??? Seriously do you really believe 66% of the X5 sold have problems? give me a break.

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81K for an E70 3.0si????

As far as the "made in the USA" comments, I recommend you go down to the factory in Spartansburg. They've got quite a few awards for build quality. Sorry you don't think much of American workers. After 26 years in the U.S. military, using American built systems, I think quite highly of them!
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I have had the same build issues with the 4.8i and have now talked with several others that are having transmission and I-drive issues. I think many are getting frustrated with the initial build quality issues and cannot disagree with your conclusions. Good luck. Mine is going back for the fourth time on Monday for basically the same issues. We will see what happens.

It must be a very difficult decision to make, particularly since the financial hit is likely going to be pretty bad. But principled decisions are the best decisions one can make.

I do think that there is a bit too much of a focus on nationalism in this thread. The history of U.S. manufactured vehicles is spotty, though it has improved. I remember reading, somewhere, that both Toyota and Honda have stated that the quality of vehicles made in the U.S. is not as high as what they see in Japan. I cannot remember the source, however. The emphasis, however, was that they were newer plants, and therefore had some growing pains. It was not a reflection on the U.S. workforce.

I think there is merit to say that a new plant is going to bring some glitches that may not be present in older plants. (New workforce, new machinery, new processes, new suppliers, etc.)

Joel

:goodluck: with the 335i! That thing is beast!