I bought a 2002 LX470 two months ago (13,000 miles). I have been a BMW fan for 10 yrs and my wife drives a 2004 Ford Expedition. The LX is as comfortable as a 7 series BMW; has handling qualities comparable to the M series BMW and makes driving the Ford Expedition feel like you are driving a roller skate on ice. If you want the most satisfying vehicle experience available, in my opinion you cannot do better than the LX. Everything I have heard about reliablity and resale value only adds to the satisfaction.