khalsamd 
2004 BMW X5 SUV 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Fun to Drive  - Reliability Issues
 Vehicle is fun to zip around in.  The 
ride is stiff/sporty compared to other 
Luxury SUVs.  The biggest problem I had 
with the vehicle was that its AC broke 
down 3 times during the 1st year.  Only 
thing hotter than the Texas temperature 
was my temper during this period.  To 
have plunked over $50K for a vehicle 
with an unreliable AC is unthinkable.
Once this problem was resolved, I have 
had a very nice experience overall with 
the vehicle.
The standard Audio system for this 
vehicle is a joke.  Its the worst in 
this category of vehicles.  