This is a stupid question, but.......... (archive)

I have read on this board more than once remarks from X5 owners stating that if build quality and reliability is what you want in a vehicle, one should buy a Lexus, not a bimmer.

I have never owned a bimmer (I have owned a Lexus) but I find this mindset hard to understand, for if I decide to pay $50K for an X5, I would just assume it would be extremely reliable.

Am I being naive? If build quality and reliability is important to me should I look at something other than the X5? I am not enough of a driving enthusiast to be happy with frequent trips back to the dealer for adjustments and fixes.

I am struggling with this issue and any thoughts you can share on this are greatly appreciated.

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7 recalls on 2001 X5 Whoever 19:53 7/15/2001 (1)
- What proof do you have of seven? lsmillers 00:34 7/16/2001 (0)
RX 300 vs. X5 lsmillers 19:27 7/15/2001 (0)
Typical engineer vs marketing conflict.. Daniel 14:19 7/15/2001 (0)
Re: This is a stupid question, but.......... Serge 14:13 7/15/2001 (0)
Re: This is a stupid question, but.......... dubya 12:19 7/15/2001 (0)
Never owned one until now either (m) GregL 12:05 7/15/2001 (9)
- Re: Never owned one until now either (m) dubya 12:25 7/15/2001 (8)
  - About the buzz noise... DriverX 21:01 7/15/2001 (0)
  - Driven a couple of 528s. I begin to wonder+ MiCkEy 14:06 7/15/2001 (6)
    - Hey Mickey, how is that chat room coming? DriverX 21:05 7/15/2001 (0)
    - Re: Driven a couple of 528s. I begin to wonder+ dubya 15:05 7/15/2001 (1)
      - No I couldnt resist. Wish you made more sense + MiCkEy 17:02 7/15/2001 (0)
    - my '00 528i sport is tight (m) Alpina22 14:50 7/15/2001 (2)
      - Its called the "Sadim" touch since it's reverse ;) MiCkEy 20:07 7/15/2001 (0)
      - Re: my '00 528i sport is tight (m) dubya 15:09 7/15/2001 (0)

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