francious 
2003 BMW X5 SUV 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Mixed bag
 Performance, appearance, gas mileage are all excellent. The interior trim is not holding up and the controls are terrible.  AM radio reception is terrible and the controls on the steering wheel are much too complicated in comparison to the Mercedes and Honda I drive.  Cruise Control has 4 buttons with symbols and must be actuated whenever you start the vehicle.  The sound system has no dial to go from stations only a button to advance.  I would never buy another BMW.  I'll stick to Mercedes and Hondas.  This is a fun to drive ride and it is a shame they let the little things get in the way of satisfaction for people like me.