i bought my bmw x5 7 months ago and i was so excited. i was in for a huge disappointment. I'm only 25 and work for min wage and was not able to afford the up keep. within 7 months I've had to replace alternator, battery, ball joints, struts, tires, windshield wiper motor, and now tranny. ALL IN 7 MONTHS . worst car ever. it never starts when i needed to be somewhere and left me on the side of the road numerous times. I've complained to bmw but they dont care. they do not stand behind their name at all, unless your car is brand new and they need ur payment.