nah i would still much rather go with bmw or lexus over any cars out there right now... any cars that i can afford any ways.... i know bmw has their own problems and ive heard about the x5's, but from my understanding they did do a recall on that. one of my good friends had a 01 330ci in manual trans.... car not only looked great, handled great, and had great performance but never gave him any problems. im not tryin to be rude or nothing or get any one pissed but i just dont trust for no more period.... when my trans went out, they told me my gears were grinded all the way down, when ford had sent out a letter saying that those transmissions have that problem, but warranty still wouldnt cover it, thats another reason every single one of my experiences at the ford dealership has been hell... i dont wanna go through that again. Ive gone to the lexus dealer with friends going to get their car worked on, they give them no problems no hassels or nothing, even gave them a new loaner car. i loved my svt, it was my dream car before i got it... but then i had it, and dont get my wrong i still love it i would take it back if i could, but theres just way too many problems with those cars, the money ive invested in fixing the car i could of paid it off by now.