...BMW 325xi or X3/X5? Would you rather buy the Volvo V50 or BMW 325xi?
How about the Volvo XC90 compare to BMW X3/X5?
Please be specific, especially safety, performance, design, etc. Thanks for input.

Probably not, when you can afford an XC90 instead. BMW is ultimately more appealing and graceful, where as Volvo have a lowered resell value since Ford took over ...

volvo vvt systems suck (variable valve timing) and bmw solnoid valve control sucks too FR volvo master tech xc 90 is junk