thanx a whole bunch guys..i love the fast responses, i will take everyones post into consideration..i did more searching and it seems like benz is getting crapped on..lol..

benz..http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=111110

benz...http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=469820

but then again...

x5..http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/dir...w/.ee94f99/374

the rx330 had navigation/electric problems,but thats minor..didn't see much of any tranny issues over on the jap side..

i don't know guys...i think the rx330 is ahead here...but there still an open door for the x5..