Gave the X5 a break and got the CEO's approval to drive her 428i on a 540 mile round trip to San Antonio. Effortless at 95 mph on the 130 toll road around Austin, plenty of reserve on tap with that N20 motor! Averaged 74.5 mph and 35.3 mpg. Really makes me want that 8-speed transmission.

2002 X5 3.0 311,250 miles
2014 428i 22,400 miles

2004 325i sold at 123,600 miles
2001 325i sold at 66,000 miles

1970 Firebird - Under restoration