it definately drives like a truck because it will go through anything I brought one home for the weekend with the intention of buying it but didn't. I own an RX300 and it's a great vehicle with all the luxuries but the drive is boring. I love my X5 and bought it knowing that while my Lexus has never been to the dealer for a problem the BMW may need an adjustment or two. I was willing to sacrifice some of the Lexus reliability for a car that looks great and is a blast to drive.